Player Plot - Jouney Through Desert Resort [Locked to Subaru & Emmet]

[kattobingu_ore]

 [[Note to the others- Responses of course, will come from Astral.]]

 It was a strange feeling, sand passing through him. As an incorporeal being of course, technically he couldn't feel it at all of course. But he could see the sand come toward him and not stop, as it did when it blew over the others.

Subaru already had his poncho from the store on- in addition, his pokemon were either within their pokeballs or kept in check by Yuuma's own. Travelling along Route 4 had been the easy part, where the road had been relatively safe to traverse.

Now, however, they were in the Desert Resort- and reaching the building known as 'Relic Castle' would be easier said than done. Vicious winds blew sand around until it was impossible to see more than a few feet before them- And any single mound of it could be mistaken for the land that the ruinous building sat upon.

"Subaru," he called out, voice somehow still overpowered by the howling winds. Behind him, the pokemon were each doing their part to shield the other from the harsh winds- though Muzumuzu was relatively unaffected even he had troubles, a fact that had the psychic of the group doing her best to at least shield them from the worst, the tiny Kuribolt barely avoiding a fate of being blown away while Achacha acted as a wall. "Subaru," he repeated, looking to the boy. "How are you faring..??"

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[originalnumber]

The pokemon cries fill the air with screeches and roars alike, and as Achacha attempts to batter his foes with as powerful a flying attack he can muster Astral points Muzumuzu forward. "HEX!" he calls, the ghost cackling loudly as he held stubby limbs up.

A wave of darkness surrounded him entirely- and with one quick explosion after another the enemy fell, fainting to the ground. For each one however, it seemed they were quickly replaced...

These Sigylph were being 'led', but by what..? "Hmmmm... ...Subaru!" he called out. "Look for the one who isn't fighting- one of these pokemon is giving commands..!"

[ryuusei_subaru]

Right! Rocky, we'll need you for this! Trace the aura signature that isn't moving, then separate it from the others with a Quick attack! Zutz and Leo, you help the others fight off the swarm!

[The Pokemon nod, before Zutz starts sending out more Confuse Rays to confuse the newly appearing Sigilyph, and Leo starts ramming into them with sparking tackles. Rocky leaps off into the swarm...]

[originalnumber]

Meanwhile Muzumuzu appears to glow.

"Ah... Now..??"

"Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii...." Another wing attack from Achacha, and as the ghost he's partnered with continues to glow waves of heat singe the ones that are attempting to attack the others- the light grows even more, and-

"LAMMMMP!" In a fierce blast of flame, the pokemon waves now long black arms, spinning in place.

"Ah... Lampent..."

"PENNNNNNT!" Back to the battle then..!

[ryuusei_subaru]

[Subaru lets out a yelp when he spots Muzumuzu evolving, but then nods, focusing back on the battle. They all were working hard...!]

Rii-OOO! [After using several Sigilyph as stepping stones to hop his way up to where the main leader was, Rocky startles it out of position with a Quick attack. It takes one more Quick attack from the back for Rocky to knock the leader into range where the others could spot it-it's easy to spot as well, with its unusual coloring-a shiny, not that Subaru knows of those.] Lu!

[originalnumber]

Astral spots it soon enough thanks to Rocky's actions. And with a quick nod to the others that is barked from Kuribolt, he gives the next command.

"EVERYONE!" he shouts, pointing toward the swarm attempting to close in on Rocky and his opponent. "Cover him!"

"LAMP!" "GEOT!" "MUN!!"

[ryuusei_subaru]

[It's a good thing as well, because other than Quick Attack, Rocky doesn't have any attacks that could work well on a dual Psychic/Flying type. Sure, he resents having Leo grin up at him (what, you need cover now?), but he's grateful nonetheless. Meanwhile, while Zutz and Leo follow the other Pokemon...]

Ne, Astral? You said these Pokemon were guardians of these ruins, right?

[originalnumber]

The spirit nods. "Correct- they have been in this area, according to the pokedex, since ancient times... From when the Relic Castle was still being built."

[ryuusei_subaru]

Hm. You think that means they might know where the relic that we're seeking is, then?

[He's got an idea, anyway, even as Leo attacks the leading shiny Sigilyph with a Spark attack, right into Zutz, who bats it away with a Wing Attack.]

[originalnumber]

"There's a high possibility," he shouts, attempting to be heard over the sounds of battle. "It would be their home after all..!"

[ryuusei_subaru]

Well then...

[Subaru is still a little apprehensive about catching yet another Pokemon. Hadn't he told himself that he wouldn't catch that many? But still, this was for Yuuma's sake. If the Sigilyph really did know, then catching one, especially the leader, would really help speed things up. And taking the leader out of the fight would help as well. And if Sigilyph really did know of ancient times...maybe they would be of help in future searches?

There was no more time to hesitate. No matter how well the Pokemon were fighting now, they needed to save their strength for the exploration, and who knew how many Sigilyph were there.]

Go! [And he throws an empty Pokeball that he's been slowly taking out while running the pros and cons through his mind, aiming it straight at the downed leading Sigilyph.]

[originalnumber]

The ball flies, and as the other pokemon serve as distractions, it hits. A beam of light appears to surround the creature, and it's sucked within instantly. Shaking once...

Twice...

[ryuusei_subaru]

[And then a third time. Then...it clicks shut. It's been caught. Subaru sighs, then nods to himself.]

We've got it.

[There's a triumphant howl coming from Leo at this. Do the other Sigilyph notice?]

[originalnumber]

They do indeed. Immediately the battle comes to a halt. Each one of the Sigylph stare, unblinking at the pokeball...

And then without another word they flee. The sandstorm itself dies down somewhat... And in the distance, shadows can now be seen.

"Without their leader, they have no reason to fight," Astral notes. "Interesting..."

[ryuusei_subaru]

Then that means that there's a good possibility that the leader is the one who knows why they need to protect this place...we've got a good lead.

[Subaru sighs as he picks up the Pokeball.]

...I hope it's cooperative...

[originalnumber]

"Indeed. It would be quite unfortunate if it were to instead lead us astray."

[ryuusei_subaru]

Mmm. Well...here we go.

[And he releases the shiny Sigilyph from it's Pokeball...only to have it start whipping up an angry whirlwind. It's not big enough to blow anyone away, but it is a nuisance.]

O-oi-!!!

[originalnumber]

The other pokemon are not too pleased.

"Geot...." Achacha would like him to cease this nonsense!

"Zo zo zorua!!" And Kuribolt would like to say that they really need to get to the castle so that 'Mr. Invisible' can stop being invisible, and if he's going to be like this then she'll bite his tail!!

[ryuusei_subaru]

[In the end, the Sigilyph stops because it's tired and worn out from the previous fight. There's not much else it can do. It sinks to the ground, barely floating above it before Subaru reaches out with one hand to let it perch on with those strange flat feet.]

Please...we don't want to damage this place. We just came here because we heard there was something that can help our friend...would you please help us?

[originalnumber]

Astral himself floats near, nodding. "We seek only to find a way to give myself solid form- nothing more."

Zorua stares a moment...

...And translates. 'Just like I said, see?' she adds on.

[ryuusei_subaru]

[Sigilyph looks at the tiny Zorua then...up at Astral? And then down again. It then starts crooning back to Kuribolt, apparently assuming it to be the translator.]

('I sense an energy of sorts next to you. It is similar to an artifact deep within the ruins. Because of that...and because you have bested me...I am obligated to submit. I do not like it, but I must.')

[Meanwhile, Subaru is clueless. But it doesn't sound angry...?]

[originalnumber]

The zorua cheers- YAYYYYYYYY. And Astral nods, assuming this to mean he'll cooperate.

"Thank you for your assistance."

[ryuusei_subaru]

[Subaru smiles gently at the new addition to their team.]

...Thank you. I know this place must mean a lot to you, if you're protecting it so much...

[And when he says that, he realizes why this Pokemon feels so familiar to him.]

...You're like that pattern, from my homeworld. In the Nansca Lines. The bird denpa being that was the aerial protector of that ancient place, Mu...you're like him. Condor Geograph.

[And then Subaru laughs a little.]

That settles it, I guess. Geograph. You're Geograph!

[The Sigilyph blinks, then nods. At least the one who captured him seemed to be respectful of ancient places, knew their worth. He would accept this name of a protector of ancient lands.]

[originalnumber]

"Aah. A fitting name."

Astral floated up somewhat, the other pokemon briefly looking over the now Lampent that was Muzumuzu before looking forward. "Continuing on then."

[ryuusei_subaru]

Mmhm! Just one moment-

[And Subaru takes a few minutes to pull out some Potions for the newly nicknamed Geograph, healing it somewhat. It doesn't fuss at the stinging, thankfully. He then lets Geograph flutter off, as it croons at them to follow.]

I guess the entrance must be that way. [Let's go!]

[originalnumber]

"Aaah."

With a gesture, Kuribolt hops back into running, the sandstorm having quelled considerably. Behind her come the others, Astral floating above. And soon enough the towering entrance to the Relic Castle can be seen, broken pillars jutting out from the sand and wind howling at its doorway. Quickly, the pokemon head inside for shelter, the sudden drop in noise almost jarring. The top level seems to have windows of sorts- and yet sand does not blow in.