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POSTED ON Oct 12, 2024 3:36:35 GMT

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nick nods, his expression grim. "i hope so too," he says quietly, his thoughts turning to his own child, the one he hasn't seen in years. "every child deserves a chance to grow up with a family who loves them."[break][break]

he knows all too well the pain of losing that bond, the ache of an empty nest. but he also knows the strength of the human spirit, the resilience of the young. those kids are survivors, just like he is. they'll find a way to keep going, no matter what life throws at them.[break][break]

as if to punctuate his thoughts, a sudden gust of wind buffets them, nearly knocking leonius off course. nick clutches at the altaria's feathers, his heart leaping into his throat. but the pokemon steadies itself quickly, letting out an indignant squawk.[break][break]

"easy there, boy," nick says, patting the creature's neck. "i've got you."[break][break]

as they continue on their way, nick spots a flash of black out of the corner of his eye. he turns his head, catching sight of a corviknight soaring alongside them, its metallic feathers gleaming in the sunlight. the pokemon is majestic, powerful, and nick feels a sudden surge of longing.[break][break]

"sorry, josh," he calls, already steering his altaria to the side. "quick detour. i think i just found my next pokemon."

Josh Devlin[break][break]

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he wants to be wrong. more than anything, he wants to believe that hoenn can be saved, that team rocket is not the inevitable future that awaits them all. but he knows better. he has seen the darkness in their hearts, the corruption that runs through their ranks like a sickness. he has been a part of it, and it has left its mark on him, a stain that he can never wash away.[break][break]

he watches in despair as the moltres throws up a shield, effortlessly deflecting the braviary's desperate attack. the bird wheels around, its wingbeats faltering as the dark hand reaches for nick. he knows that he cannot dodge, cannot escape. he can only meet his fate with as much dignity as he can muster.[break][break]

he will never be part of their cruelty again.[break][break]

the hand clenches around him, and he feels his breath leave him in a rush, the darkness squeezing the life from his bones. but he will not beg, will not plead for mercy he knows he will not receive. he has made his choice, and he will see it through to the end, whatever that may be.[break][break]

"if hoenn deserves more than the league," he grates out, every word a struggle, "then it certainly deserves more than rocket."[break][break]

nick's braviary, despite now lacking it's rider, continues the assault, incapable of accepting defeat, and incapable of standing down. another SUPERPOWER is aimed at the grave bird and its deathly rider, even as the repeated use of such intense attacks wears thin the bird's energy.

BARNABY FINCH[break][break]

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POSTED ON Oct 8, 2024 2:14:04 GMT

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"alrighty unknowable," he murmurs, testing the words on his tongue. they feel strange, foreign, like something out of a dream or a nightmare. is that what they're dealing with here? some kind of ancient, unknowable force, reaching out to shape the world in its image?[break][break]

he shakes his head, trying to clear his thoughts. "okay. so, if we assume that you're right, what do we do about it? how do we stop them?"[break][break]

even as he says the words, he realizes how absurd they sound. how can they hope to stand against something like that? against a force that can shape the very fabric of reality itself?[break][break]

"i mean, do we even stop them?" he continues, his voice taking on a slightly desperate edge. "if they're here to protect the region... then isn't that a good thing? is it instead better to try to help them?"[break][break]

he knows it's a naive thought, even as he says it. but he can't help but feel drawn to the idea of being on the side of something greater than himself, something that could actually make a difference in the world.[break][break]

"i just... i want to do the right thing," he says finally, his voice soft and uncertain. "but i don't know what that is anymore."

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POSTED ON Oct 5, 2024 6:16:02 GMT

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dusk mist clings to route 102 like a shroud, ethereal wisps curling around the towering trees that line the well-trodden path. despite the cheery birdsong that fills the air, an unsettling atmosphere hangs heavy over the forest, a sense of unease that nick can't quite shake off.[break][break]

he adjusts the strap of his camera, his keen eyes scanning the dense undergrowth for any signs of disturbance. he's heard the whispers, the rumors that have been circulating in the nearby towns—tales of strange occurrences, eerie chants echoing through the woods at night, and the discovery of ancient runes carved into the bark of the ancient trees.[break][break]

as he ventures deeper into the forest, the air grows thick and oppressive, and even the usual cacophony of bird calls seems muted, as if the forest itself is holding its breath. nick pauses, his hand resting on the cool metal of his belt, ready to release his loyal pokémon at a moment's notice.[break][break]

he kneels down, his gloved fingers brushing against the damp earth, and frowns as he notices the unusual markings that scar the ground—a series of deep gouges that form an intricate pattern, far too precise to be the work of any pokémon he's encountered before.[break][break]

a chill runs down his spine as he rises, his senses on high alert. something is not right here, and as a ranger, it's his duty to investigate. he reaches for his walkie-talkie, his voice low and measured as he reports his findings to ranger hq.[break][break]

"this is nick steele on route 102. i've discovered some unusual markings, possibly connected to the reported disturbances. i'm going to investigate further, over."[break][break]

with a click, he returns the device to his belt, his resolve hardening. it's time to do something he really, really doesn't want to do.[break][break]

a sigh caresses his lips, and then dissipates. he better get on with it, then. clenching his fists, nick fords deeper into the forest.

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POSTED ON Oct 5, 2024 6:02:23 GMT

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nick watches as easter scribbles in her notebook, her words tumbling out in a rush of breathless excitement. he can't help but smile, her enthusiasm infectious despite the gravity of their situation. "i've seen a few like this before," he admits, keeping his voice low. "they're... different. more aggressive, territorial."[break][break]

he pauses, weighing his words carefully. "i've been tracking reports of these anomalous pokemon for a while now. they're rare, but every time one shows up, it's the same story: glowing with a bright light, erratic behavior, almost like they're..." he trails off, shaking his head. "it doesn't matter. what matters is making sure no one gets hurt."[break][break]

as if on cue, the underbrush shifts, and nick tenses, his body coiling as he peers around the edge of the boulder. nick's eyes widen, and he reaches for easter's arm to drag her closer to the ground. "get down," he whispers urgently, just as the sound of something large crashing through the underbrush reaches their ears.[break][break]

the boulder shudders, the ground trembling beneath them as it erupts into fragments of stone. nick braces himself, his arm thrown up to shield his face as fragments of rock rain down around them. through the dust and debris, he sees the minior hovering inches from the remains of their makeshift shelter, its glowing core pulsing with an angry, blinding light. in an act of pure adrenaline, nick releases his braviary from his pokeball.[break][break]

"solomon, superpower!" nick shouts, attempting to grab easter's hand and pull her to her feet. the braviary surges forward, body glowing with bright white light as he collides with the minior with a resounding thud, sending the thing reeling backwards.[break][break]

"run!"

easterbelle flowerly[break][break]

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POSTED ON Oct 5, 2024 5:50:57 GMT

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a flicker of apprehension crosses nick's face at the mention of the highway, his eyes darting to the congested road below. even from up here, he can see the chaos, the snarl of cars and pokemon, and it sets his teeth on edge. crowds, noise, the press of bodies... it's everything he's tried to leave behind.[break][break]

but he forces himself to take a deep breath, to focus on the exhilaration of the flight, the beauty of the world spread out beneath him, the trumbeak dipping beneath his altaria, the drifloon blown far away by the breeze. "it's definitely more peaceful up here," he agrees, his voice a bit strained. "i can't imagine being stuck down there."[break][break]

he glances back at zaborg, a smile tugging at his lips as he catches sight of the zeraora's gleeful expression. "looks like he's having the time of his life," he says, feeling a twinge of envy for the pokemon's carefree joy.[break][break]

his thoughts turn to the children they'd rescued, the ones they'd left in the care of the oldale town pokemon center. "have you heard anything about the kids?" he asks, his voice tinged with concern. "i hope they're doing alright."[break][break]

the horrors of petalburg city are still fresh in his mind, the sight of the devastation, the weight of the lives lost. he knows he'll carry those memories with him forever, just another scar on his battered soul. but maybe, just maybe, he can find a way to make a difference, to help rebuild what was lost.

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POSTED ON Oct 2, 2024 22:49:51 GMT

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PASSERBY ANALYTICS HQ #8

POSTED ON Oct 2, 2024 22:48:38 GMT

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Passerby Analytics HQ #8
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#1
"What is your favorite Hoenn spot?"

Sky Pillar. I frequent it quite a lot, actually.
#2
"What's your favorite Bug-type Pokemon?"

Nincada, probably. Not sure why.
#3
"Do you have any allergies? If so, what are they?"

Seasonal pollen.
#4
"If you could get a single word descriptor as a title, what would it be?

I find titles too self-indulgent. I wouldn't want one at all.
#5
"What is your favorite instrument?"

Harmonica. Very rustic.
#6
"When was the last time you had fun?"

I had a great run this morning.
#7
"If everything in the world were to suddenly change, what is the one and only thing you'd want to stay constant?"

The natural world.
#8
"How is your decorating sense? Do you have an eye for design?"

I have an eye for practical design, not necessarily style. So long as it works. I haven't really had much to decorate in a while, though.
#9
"What would you name your kids? or what are your favorite names?"

Benjamin. But... I think that ship has long since sailed.
#10
"If you were to be able to put down everything you were doing, no strings attached, all loose ends tied cleanly, what'd be a nice retirement plan? Any holiday destinations or a bucket list?"

I would camp permanently.
#11
"What physical part of you do you find the most attractive?"

I'm not certain I like any part of myself.
#12
"How do you get your caffeine?"

I don't drink caffeine. It agitates the heart.
#13
"Do you think love can bloom even on a battlefield?"

Romance should be the least of your concerns on a battlefield.
#14
"What question do you yearn to find an answer to?"

Why are we all here?
#15
What do you think of a god's relationship with their people? Can a god do wrong?
A god is nothing without their people. It's a two-way street. That means a god has to answer to their followers if it does wrong by them—which it absolutely can.
#16
suggestions?
If you were stranded on a deserted island with nothing more than one pokeball, what Pokemon would you want inside it?

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POSTED ON Oct 2, 2024 18:49:58 GMT

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the sound of another's voice is enough to startle nick from his quiet reverie. it's been so long since he's heard someone else speak in this sacred space, he'd almost forgotten what it was like to share it with someone other than the birds and the wind.[break][break]

he lowers his camera, the shutter still trembling from the last capture, and turns to face the newcomer. the man is younger than nick by at least a decade, with choppy green hair that dances wildly around his face in the fierce breeze. there's something familiar about him, too, though nick can't quite put his finger on what it is. perhaps it's just the shared love for birds and the solace of solitude.[break][break]

"i could say the same for you," nick says with a wry smile, his voice soft and gravelly from disuse. "it's not often i find another soul up here who isn't feathered."[break][break]

he tucks his camera into the folds of his bright orange puffer jacket, the material crinkling noisily in the quiet air. "i'm nick," he says, extending a gloved hand towards the stranger. "you are...?"[break][break]

his eyes flick briefly to the sketchbook peeking out of the man's rucksack, the binoculars around his neck. a fellow birder, perhaps? or just another lost soul seeking solace at the top of the world?

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POSTED ON Oct 2, 2024 18:45:38 GMT

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a lance of alarm spears into nick's chest as he watches with rapturous investment as solomon's wings are folded in on his side's by an otherworldly, invisible force. puppeteered by pure mental fortitude, the bird is unceremoniously slammed into a nearby treetrunk, and nick's heart skips a beat as fear threatens to overwhelm him.[break][break]

nick knows that solomon is strong. he knows that solomon would rather nick not worry, and yet, despite it all, nick does. his closest friend is pinned to bar like a beautifly beneath a microscope, and nick wishes he did not have to see the proud raptor so vulnerable.[break][break]

but, even past the panicked screeches and the the bird's struggling, nick can still see it. a fire in his eyes, a desperate will to remain free and unsubjugated. solomon and nick are kindred spirits. nick cannot afford to allow the bird this shame.[break][break]

"solomon," nick calls. "thrash!"[break][break]

and he does. the braviary begins to struggle, wings beating furiously against the invisible bonds that hold him. he twists and turns, writhing in the air like a fish out of water, a whirlwind of motion and chaos. his eyes burn like flickering embers, infused with rage at the mere idea that he has been bound by chains, however supernatural. solomon eyes the farigiraf as he struggles, as if hellset on revenge. the braviary's spirit is unmatched.[break][break]

for that, nick envies him.

NIKOLA SAMSA[break][break]

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POSTED ON Oct 2, 2024 18:34:21 GMT

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nick's head is spinning, the world tilting at odd angles as he tries to push himself upright. he blinks, trying to clear the spots from his vision, and sees the young woman's froakie materialize in a flash of light, its smokescreen buying them precious seconds.[break][break]

"i'm fine," he manages, his voice rough as he takes her offered hand and pulls himself to his feet. "we need to move. now." his heart is racing, adrenaline surging through his veins. he's no stranger to danger, but this—this is something else entirely.[break][break]

the smokescreen won't hold the minior for long, and they need to put as much distance as they can between themselves and the enraged pokémon. "this way," he says, gesturing towards the trees. "stay low, and keep moving."[break][break]

nick takes off at a run, the smoke billowing around his feet. nick's lungs burn, his legs protesting, but he pushes on, the fear of what might happen if the minior catches them propelling him forward. he can hear the creature's buzzing aura, the rustle of leaves and branches as it searches for them through the haze.[break][break]

"over here," nick hisses, veering off the path and into the dense underbrush. he drops to his knees behind a large boulder, his back pressed against the rough stone, and motions for easter to do the same. "with any luck, it'll lose our scent."[break][break]

he takes a moment to catch his breath, the reality of their situation crashing over him. "i'm nick, by the way," he says, offering her a tight smile. "nick steele. thank you for helping me."

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POSTED ON Oct 2, 2024 18:30:48 GMT

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"...infinity energy?" nick echoes. it's a term he's only barely familiar with, but something about it sends a chill down his spine, even if he's not quite sure what it means. yuina seems to know a lot about all of this—far more than nick himself does. it's strange, to feel so out of his depth, to be faced with something so utterly beyond his ken. and yet, he cannot deny the pull he feels towards this mystery, the desire to understand it.[break][break]

"i don't know much about it," he admits, feeling somewhat sheepish. "the lack of infinity energy... is that what makes them... you know. the way they are? or is another type of energy making them like that?" his gaze slides towards the golurk in the distance, still shrouded in that eerie, golden glow.[break][break]

he shifts his weight from one foot to the other, trying to get a better look at the pages of yuina's book without being too obvious about it. it's a futile effort, though—his eyesight has never been particularly good, and the fading light doesn't help matters any. he sighs, a soft, frustrated sound, and gives up on the endeavor entirely.[break][break]

"if they're not even here, then where are they?" he asks instead, his brow furrowed in consternation. "and why are they showing up now, after all this time?"[break][break]

he pauses, realizing that he's asked a lot of questions in a very short span of time. "sorry. i don't mean to interrogate you or anything. i'm just... curious. and worried."

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POSTED ON Oct 2, 2024 18:24:56 GMT

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the forest seems to hold its breath as nick and minjun approach the warring clans, the air thick with tension. the primeape and passimian are in a standoff, their bodies taut with aggression, their eyes locked on one another like two rival gangs in a territorial dispute.[break][break]

nick steps forward, his hands raised in a placating gesture, his voice steady and calm. "listen," he begins, but his words are quickly drowned out by a chorus of angry shouts and snarls from both sides.[break][break]

the primeape beat their chests with powerful fists, their booming voices echoing through the trees like war drums. the passimian chatter and screech, their nimble bodies poised to spring into action at a moment's notice. it's a scene that nick has witnessed before, in a different life, on the streets of a city he once called home.[break][break]

he tries again, louder this time, his voice carrying over the din. "please, let's talk this through!" but his words fall on deaf ears, the pokemon too caught up in their own conflict to heed his plea for peace.[break][break]

nick's heart sinks, the weight of his past failures bearing down on him like a millstone around his neck. he's been here before, standing on the sidelines, watching as violence erupts around him like a wildfire. he's seen the damage it can do, the lives it can ruin, the scars it can leave behind.[break][break]

he takes a deep breath, steeling his heart. "they're not listening," he says, turning to his partner with a grim expression, "any ideas?"

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