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Into The Abyss [POSTDORMITUM ~ INTERDREAM]

POSTED ON May 1, 2023 0:36:39 GMT

The insect stared for a moment at the offered fruit, then crawled over and began to softly nibble at it with its tiny little mouth. Seemingly exhausted, it let its body go limp on the floor, not resisting Shouko's approach.

Yakumo giggled. "You're so caring, shouko... it makes me really happy to watch you. I don't wanna stress it out, so I'll just keep guard." Despire claiming to keep guard, she largely just interested herself with the newcomers. They all looked so round and soft and touchable. A bit of a feel wouldn't hurt, right?

Yakumo screamed. Shouko's next sight was of her friend with her forearm held out, and one of the not-Jigglypuffs biting deeply into it, Yakumo's red blood floating freely through the air.

Metagross sprang to action, disengaging itself from the wall. It fell downwards like a meteor, landing right on the offending beast and mashing it deep into the ground. The others, egged on by the sight and smell of human blood, all rushed forwards at the same time, crowding around the wounded trainer and her Pokemon. With its iron defenses, the steel-and-psychic-type effortlessly shrugged off their blows, but there were altogether too many to fight all at once. Inevitably, a pair of the monsters turned their heartless yellow eyes to Shouko and her insect friend, the latter of which hurriedly slithered away down a tunnel.

"Shouko... aaagh... don't, don't worry about me! Just protect yourself!" Pulling out a small blue pouch, she flung it at one of the pink orbs. The resulting loud pop sent her enemies scattering, for a moment, but Metagross was still too preoccupied to help, and it did nothing for Shouko's own opponents.

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ARTIFICIAL [Postdorm]

POSTED ON May 1, 2023 0:07:37 GMT

Saki winced, and grinned, seeing the impact of her 'attack' against Ollie. It was surprisingly hard, she found, making these crystals do exactly what you wanted them to.

"A god, huh? So this is a bona fide Legendary Pokemon." Only one thing to do, with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity like this; Saki pulled out her phone, taking a handful of photos. Even if it was the proverbial death that was staring her in the face, there was no way she could resist. Rayquaza was simply far too magnificent.

The trainers, though... well, their composure holds up well. No surprise there. The only people to be found here were the elite and lost civilians, and having an so-called god by your side disqualifies you from the latter. If she was being let go, that was fortunate for sure, but just leaving sounded a little boring.

"I'll take you up on that offer, but I must say I'm a bit surprised. Like I just said, you sure seem to hate us." She snapped her fingers, and her Metagross flew over, letting her jump up and seat herself. Getting mounted and obviously preparing to leave should hopefully dull any hostilities. "I thought the League would be fighting to make life better for everyone. Isn't humanity itself all about overcoming the natural order of the world to attain happiness? Shouldn't getting the gods to aid us in that endeavour be our moral obligation? I'm sure the ancient people thought the same of leashing all Pokemon, or even of leashing fire and electricity."

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Regal Skirmish [Clash/Postdormitum]

POSTED ON Apr 30, 2023 23:35:49 GMT

Saki thoughtfully, and warily, furrow her brow, the wind slowly tousling her silvery hair. "Well, thank you for the free information." She tilted her head to the side, then let out a disappointed sigh. "So you're saying this world is all for nothing, then? Take a look at this world and all the people in it. What could anyone possibly have to gain by talking to a god?"

There was no time to set up Iron Defense, and Metagross was weak enough that evasion was the wiser priority. Saki's orders were an immediate response to Elise's own, wasting no time in making her decisions. "Cross-counter with Meteor Mash." The steel-type lunged forward, bright energy trailing behind its weighty limb. With its enhanced speed, Metagross should easily be able to strike first, and with the right timing that would hopefully dull the force behind Mazinger Z's attack. The fire would still sting, but this was the best option at this stage.

This girl said she was a gym trainer, so Saki calculated a rough battle ahead of her. Using the special items Rocket had granted her would only draw suspicion, even if League members had been using them too. In either case, she didn't expect winning to be in the cards, so she had to wait for the right moment and pair it with the right tactic...

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Riding The Waves [Cargo]

POSTED ON Apr 30, 2023 11:52:08 GMT

The innocent look that took over Saki's face certainly helped her cover. For her, it was an expression that came from mild surprise, having fully expected their story to go ignored and their storage ransacked. They had some sense of pragmatism after all, huh? Fortunately, Saki's naturally detached personality dialed that surprise all the way down into everyday curiosity.

"Oh, I left my wallet and ID down below deck. I'm eighteen though! Promise." She covered a coy smile with her fingertips. "Anyway, we met ages ago at a party through a mutual friend." She'd once heard or read that being too detailed with your lies was suspicious, so that was all she left it at.

"Back to port..." Saki rubbed her eye a little as she thought, or pretended to think, or whatever the closest equivalent inside her brain actually was. "That's where we're going anyway. Are you gonna lead the way? You said it was pretty dangerous..." Try as she might though, this girl couldn't feign concern or worry about anything on the planet. At least that was consistent with her previous attitude.

Whether they crept away before or after reaching port, or found the right time for a surprise attack... even though Saki could go along with anything, she had a sneaking suspicion which option she should prepare for.

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Into The Abyss [POSTDORMITUM ~ INTERDREAM]

POSTED ON Apr 30, 2023 9:57:08 GMT

The odd Pokemon skittered away just a little, quietly hissing. It didn't flee, nor did it move to attack just yet, instead sizing Shouko up with a great deal of caution.

"Woah, you found a little guy..." Yakumo swam back over, having immediately returned to the air after dropping Shouko off. "I've never seen this Pokemon before, it's kinda strange. I'm not exactly a living Pokedex, though... and maybe I'm just assuming it's strange, because of where we are." She briefly inspected the new arrival, then floated further away, demonstrating just a little caution of her own.

"Well, since there's wilds around..." Muttering to herself, she retrieved a Pokeball from her belt, sending out her "sister's" Metagross, at a far enough distance to avoid disturbing Shouko's new friend. The steel-type telekinetically moved itself to a nearby wall, digging its claws in and hanging there comfortably.

"Anyway, un, that's normal." Yakumo nodded her head. "Novice trainers have some idea, but they often feel out of their depths no matter what. So just think, after doing something crazy like this, you'll be able to conquer anything."

She giggled quietly, keeping herself entertained with the odd gravity. "Oh, and I didn't really know that many details or anything... you kind of learn to just expect the unexpected." Not that that was true. Yakumo had never learned that lesson through practice, and being in Ultra Space of all things far eclipsed any weirdness she'd ever experienced before. It was all just her natural personality. Going with the flow, no matter what happened. Brushing off everything with a serene smile, no matter the atrocities before her.

And on the topic of atrocities, a gaggle of atrociously pink Pokemon began floating out of the mist as well, unmistakably related to Jigglypuff yet with golden eyes and a wild length of tail-like hair. The bug-like Pokemon skittered away from them as well, but for now they just hovered around like a bunch of lost balloons, eyeing the two trainers with their playful fanged smiles.

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Regal Skirmish [Clash/Postdormitum]

POSTED ON Apr 30, 2023 1:18:03 GMT

"Well if I was carrying something like that, I wouldn't be shambling my way out through the main entrance like this, don't you think?" She extended one hand as if it were an olive branch, then unclenched her fingers and closed them softly. "What's a seal stone anyway?" A flimsy disguise, but hell if she wasn't going to keep holding it up until the end. Plausible deniability, right? If she stuck to her guns, maybe it'd work out even if she lost. Dying was fine, but going to prison was out of the question. She couldn't put the few people she cared about through that.

With a slow, exhausted throw, Saki sent out her one remaining Pokemon. Her Metagross seemed equally tired, stumbling back and forth for a second before righting itself with a firm grunt. Closing her eyes, Saki took a deep, slow breath, muttering something to herself. A rare look of focus emerged on her face, together with a rare lack of smile, her gaze dull and devoid of feeling. Perhaps she'd simply run out of willpower and succumbed to apathy.

"Agility."

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Into The Abyss [POSTDORMITUM ~ INTERDREAM]

POSTED ON Apr 29, 2023 23:59:43 GMT

"Take some deep breaths, Shouko, it's okay." Yakumo swam over to her friend with ease, obviously comfortable in this environment. She did go swimming often, but being in the air like this just felt incredibly natural. Detached, drifting, floating aimlessly... it was much nicer than it should be. "Facing the unknown is part of being a Pokemon trainer. You'll get used to it if you do it often enough, promise!"

Even so, she grabbed Shouko by the wrist, helping her swim down towards the floor. Once they were standing, in the midst of the mist, it wasn't too hard to walk without floating away. Running might have been difficult, though.

"You see? Once you stop and stay calm, everything always works out okay. And look, isn't this place just the prettiest? I had to show you." Yakumo giggled, squeezing Shouko's hand before letting go and looking around the cavern, sighing dreamily. "I think I could just get lost and spend the rest of my life here..."

While Yakumo spaced out, taking her eyes away from Shouko, a feeble chittering sounded from the other direction. A dog-sized fluffy insect, creeping towards them on all fours, with a lizard-like tail and backwards-folded wings in the shape of flames. On further inspection, it appeared to be limping, leaving a small trail of blood in its wake.

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Riding The Waves [Cargo]

POSTED ON Apr 29, 2023 23:26:07 GMT

Saki rubbed her head a little, running her fingers through her hair a few times as she slowly finished waking up. Even as she stared at the apparent policemen bearing down on them, the girl kept on talking about her nothing-in-particular thoughts, resting her hands on the guard rail by Hitoshi. "It's so relaxing, though. Sometimes you just have to lay back and take in the world." Leaning forward, she gives the officers a dainty little wave and sleepy little smile as they pull up.

"A war? Oh my, I had no idea..." She covers her mouth and widens her eyes, but if anything, her voice only gets sleepier and more distant. Nobody could possibly mistake her for a girl who had a single thought in her entire life. "We haven't been checking the news, we've been too... uhm, busy." Her eyes flick to Hitoshi with an empty-headed giggle. Maybe a bit more mischief than was necessary for their story, but the best way to be convincing was to have fun with it. At least that's what Saki thought.

"We took the long, scenic route to get here... I don't think we could handle going back at this point, could we? There's all our cute friends waiting for us there too..." Saki lowered her head, lifting her hands up and folding her fingers together in mock display of anxiety. Although, the cute friends part wasn't actually a lie. Even if there was only one, and she wasn't waiting for Hitoshi.

"We kinda have no other option, do we? We'll be okay, we're pretty tough! Pokemon training's all about danger! You don't have to worry about us, I'm sure there are civilians to extract instead."

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BLACK, BLACK, BLACKER STILL [POSTDORMITUM ~ CLASH]

POSTED ON Apr 29, 2023 21:56:06 GMT

She winces at your words, clutching at her heart as if they're stabbing into her core, but her quiet chuckling tells you that she's enjoying the pain. "Oof. You really are mad if you're calling me that, aren't you? I thought we were closer. Are you sure don't you have those two hearts reversed, senpai?"

Bringing her legs up, she bends her knees and folds one over the other, using the Ultra Space to sit down casually in midair while thoughtfully stroking her chin. A smile quickly lights up on her face.

"Yes, it's that difference that I love about you! That battle in your soul, between the normal and abnormal, is like the finest wine that I can possibly imagine."

The terrible thing she calls a Pokemon closes her eyes and recoils, wiping the poisonous gunk from its eyes.

"I don't care whether you see me as a mentor or as an antagonist. Whether you grow as a person from those experiences and move forward, or clutch onto those memories while seething and trying to cope, is entirely up to you."

Annihilape tilts to the side as if trying to crack her bones, rolls her shoulder, then raises her fist over head.

"I'm only here to watch over that journey, and to make sure it doesn't get too stale. And whether that's good or bad, well, that's also dependent on you. I just want to see the realest, purest Tsubaki I can find. Time out though."

She snaps her fingers, and that soul-rending punch halts. Annihilape's fist shakes and trembles, using all of her focus to restrain itself, but she does, for just a moment. "Stick with Mud Slap. Let's not lose one of our protagonists this soon into the show."

Roaring with malice, her monster rips chunks from the earth itself, crushing them into dust before hurling them down at Sakura. Rather than meeting disrespect with disrespect, it looked more like she was trying to bury the fire-type alive.

Her trainer keeps on talking, much more interested in you than what your two partners are doing. "Yes, yes, resist, fight back against life! But, while the past may be over, its threads weave their way into the future, you know? That's simply how this big old interconnected tapestry we call life works. How can you write a good sequel, if you ignore all the books and movies that came before it? Are you just trying to say none of that ever happened? Well, now who's delusional."

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Riding The Waves [Cargo]

POSTED ON Apr 29, 2023 7:11:52 GMT

A fairly small boat rode the clear, pristine waves outside Dewford, the oceans calm even while the town itself was anything but. An innocuous vehicle such as this one could still hold plenty of supplies if packed efficiently, and it wasn't like Team Rocket was going to sent in a freight ship. Come to think of it, that would probably just get stuck and block whatever route they sailed down anyway.

Saki lay on her back for most of the trip, listlessly watching the clouds while her Metagross provided shade. A far more practical guardian than her other Pokemon, no question. That one would have been fast asleep right there with her, whether before or after getting bored and destroying their vehicle. Well, her going wild wasn't actually likely with the bond they shared, but Saki thought it was funny to imagine.

Her Pokemon nudged her a few times with its foot, and she stirred with a soft murmur and quiet yawn. "Seems like the cave entrance isn't too far away now..." Saki yawned again before coming to a stand. "The real job starts now, doesn't it? The wild Pokemon on the way here were too peaceful. They wouldn't even have been fun target practice, don't you think?"

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ACTIVITY CHECK (APRIL '23)

POSTED ON Apr 29, 2023 4:27:01 GMT

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Regal Skirmish [Clash/Postdormitum]

POSTED ON Apr 29, 2023 3:56:53 GMT

What a predicament this was. So close to relative safety and shelter, with one final roadblock standing in her way. Saki limped through the sands, having just taken off her mask and other effects. Entirely without her anonymity, her youthful face on full display - as much as it usually was with her hairstyle anyway - Saki grit her teeth a little.

That frustration was undercut by her confusion. Whoever this person was, they weren't the kind of person she was used to talking to, and it was kind of disorienting. Too exhausted and confused by her battles, she spoke before she could think to stop herself.

"Woah, easy there. What's that meant to mean, huh? Is a girl like you just going around, interrogating all the scared, scattered civilians, hoping the bad guys will all go-" Saki stood up straight with a noticeable wince, forcing a mock salute. "'Yes ma'am! Team Rocket ma'am! Down with the league! Glory to Rocket!' huh?"

She grunted in pain and doubled over, clutching her abdomen. "Shut up, it's fine," she whispered, audible but barely. One hand slowly reached for a Pokeball on her belt, as a warning or threat. "Why don't you just exit stage left, eh? Spare us all the trouble."

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Into The Abyss [POSTDORMITUM ~ INTERDREAM]

POSTED ON Apr 29, 2023 1:05:22 GMT

Travel into an alien other dimension for the first time was as disorienting and uncomfortable and unpleasant as one would expect. Although, since she didn't know that that was what they were doing, that discomfort no doubt exceeded Shouko's expectations. A blur of dark, iridescent colours followed, and no small amount of vertigo, and then it was over even more abruptly than it had begun.

The two girls emerged in the midst of a dimly-lit cave, blanketed by a thick pink mist. Though they appeared in midair, neither were sent hurtling down to the cavern floor, so their bones remained unbroken. Whether it was air that felt like water, or water that worked like air, they were able to swim without drowning and breathe without falling.

"Wow... see, Shouko, isn't this amazing? An actual whole other world..." Saki laughed to herself with a carefree happiness, drifting through the air.

The space they'd arrived at was relatively small, but twisting passageways led off in every direction. There was still the rift above them which they'd fallen through, and another could already be seen at the end of a short tunnel. No doubt this was a horrifically easy place to get lost in... but for now, it at least masqueraded as safe.

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BLACK, BLACK, BLACKER STILL [POSTDORMITUM ~ CLASH]

POSTED ON Apr 28, 2023 10:27:36 GMT

"Now now, you're gonna break someone's heart, saying things like that. I wonder whose would end up breaking first though?" She laughs. Not a polite giggle or brief snicker, either. She clutches herself and doubles over, cackling wildly until she struggles to breathe, as if you'd just told the funniest joke of your life.

"Really now... 'should've died'..." She keeps chuckling a little, standing up and wiping a tear from her eye. "That's not funny at all. ...Plus, you know none of us have ever truly been alive, don't you? You know that better than anyone!"

That unshakeable confidence of hers - that confidence you've known so well, that perpetual way of being she had, that straddles the line between sanity and mania, always bordering on suicidal - that confidence shatters, briefly, for an instant. She ducks down and covers her head with her hands, cowering openly as the flames wash around her. A scar that's been left on even your memory of her.

Her Pokemon held no such fear. Yet neither did she seem free of trauma. An incarnation of rage and hatred, even moreso now than she was before, contradicting her own existence by exercising restraint. Holding her arms out to her sides, she shielded her trainer from the oncoming inferno, growling with fury yet enduring the pain.

Once there was no more pain to endure, all that left to do was retaliate, venting that pain onto the world until nothing remained to hurt or be hurt by.

A deafening roar echoed throughout the Ultra Deep Sea, together with the sound of cracking bones. The reaper draws back her arm as she lunges. Hatred, anger, pain, sorrow... all of those overflowing emotions pour straight into her clenched fist. The pain from their last encounter. The pain from that attack now. Even the pain from all her earlier battles today. Every last grudge and every last grievance come bearing down on Sakura in the form of a downward-angled hook, the reaper's proverbial scythe.

No matter what her trainer's twisted opinions are, she will never forgive. No matter how much time passes, no matter how far she had to travel, and no matter what happens to you or your partners... this Pokemon will never, ever forgive.

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ARTIFICIAL [Postdorm]

POSTED ON Apr 28, 2023 1:08:32 GMT

A deafening thud echoed through the cave as Rayquaza's Iron Tail struck true, sending human and Pokemon flying alike. Taking even a not-very-effective attack from perfect condition proved too much for the Houndoom, and Saki's Pokemon fared no better. The pair of Rocket grunts that got caught were even less fortunate, crumpling into mangled heaps.

The two Pokemon struggled to a stand, and the Annihilape let out a hateful, indignant roar, pushing through the pain with its Inner Focus. Before they could push themselves any further past their limits, a shining wave of light from Citrus washed over them both; when the light faded, they lay collapsed on the ground. A red beam shot across the cave from Saki's position, retrieving her unconscious partner. Thankfully, durability was her Pokemon's strong suit, so she wouldn't have to mourn for it a second time just yet.

The grunts backed away and began to convene.

"Even the hostage plan didn't work..."

"Man, that dragon would just incinerate us AND the girl even if we DID grab her!"

"...yeah, fuck this."

One grunt broke rank and began to flee, and the rest followed suit soon after. Some returned their Pokemon, but most were left behind to act as living shields. Even those Pokemon scattered and ran in all different directions, unable to maintain morale before a Legendary. Some tried to slow its approach with their feeble attacks, and one daring Rocket hurled a scatterbang at Rayquaza's face, but their goal had clearly switched to retreat. Of course, compared to Rayquaza, each and every one of them was as slow as a slug, easy prey before its might.

Hopefully, prey it could be entertained by. Saki dragged herself up to a proper stand instead of slouching against the cave wall, clicking her tongue and sending out her Metagross. She'd been hoping that its durability would stall the beast, but after seeing Fire Blast her confidence had fallen. What other choice did she have, though? "...Start with Agility and we'll see how things go."

Clearing her throat, Saki limped forward. Her Pokemon took on a bright pink glow, then scrambled further off to the side, its weight and enhanced speed making movement much more manageable. Taking a deep breath, the young Rocket began to clap, walking - limping, really - a little closer to Ollie and Eva.

"That's quite the creature the two of you've got there, isn't it? Carnage and destruction beyond anyone's wildest dreams. If only there were someone to hold its leash more tightly, eh? Or is this," she gestured to her remaining comrades, "what you were really hoping for? Can't say I'd blame you."

With a nasty cackle, Saki fished a scarlet stone from her pocket and flung it against the ground before her, erecting a wall of crystal. Not one she expected to last, but enough that she could savour the fun for a bit longer.

Clash 2
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Saki's Pokemon KO'd: +50 MP
Mysterious Ore use (1): +10 MP
(Total: 270 MP)