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~~[yes this is another post because iris needs it]~~

[At this point, the Xtransiever is flicked on - by the crew following. Archeops and Bagon.]
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...Well, I've been training since I became a human. And because I grew up like I did, I knew about the Challenge first-hand - so I knew we had to train extra hard. If I didn't, it'd be like handing over the world to the man with the legendary!!
The man with the legendary - right. Is he here?
No. I haven't seen him, and I'm glad.
[A long pause, as Iris ponders something.]
...You know... I didn't listen to my Pokemon back then. We didn't have time, after all. A trainer could roll up with a Joltik or a Tynamo or a Blitzle, and then I'd have to say goodbye to everybody. It always hurts to say goodbye to a friend...
[There's a silence between the two parties. Swoobat then speaks, quietly.]
...You won't need to say goodbye again, Miss Iris. I promise you.
[More silence. Up in the air, Iris is clinging to Swoobat a bit, as they continue to soar across the skies. Iris then started to speak again, clearly trying to hold back the tears.]
You know? This world is a lot safer then home. But I've still failed Skyla - I promised her I'd fix her, n-no matter what. A-and now I c-can't...
[And now crying. She can't hold it back. She's just so... so scared. But then she gulps, and stops herself from crying.]
Listen, Swoobat. While we're flying... can we fly around the region? I wanna see the differences in this universe.
...Sure, Miss Iris! Sure!

((OOC: Purple is Swoobat, btw. She'll pretty much be up in the air for the whole event.))

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Huh?! [Yeah Iris didn't know what her Pokemon did. So she sounds a little shocked, before she looks back to her Bagon/Archeops team. A few moments later, there she is speaking.]
That man? Gee-guy. I don't remember his full name, but he's scary! [...Yeah, Iris. Bad idea not paying attention. She does sound a little ticked off at you, of course - but she's too busy beating herself up about this thing. She's willing to tell all right now.

~~and she has seen pics of him. how? spoilers.~~]

"Gee"? [G. It suddenly clicks, and he audibly gasps. When N first spoke to her, Iris didn't recognize him. If that was true, how could she know of Ghetsis?

Then again, Iris' Unova was different from his own. Maybe it's not Ghetsis at all.] Iris, his name... Is it... It is not... [A pause. It feels odd to say the man's name out loud for some reason.] ... Ghetsis, is it?

[...
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After a short, odd silence, it clicks.
Yes, that's his name.
That's the man who's going to destroy the world and everything they stand for, the one they'd all been warned about by Alder.]
...How... how do you know of him?! That's meant to be a gym leader's secret! [Iris sounds pretty angry - in the air, she's gripping to Swoobat pretty hard, and it's screeching a little.
This man wasn't a gym leader (or Hawes). He wasn't even anybody she'd seen or heard before.

...Was he involved? But how?]

[N is silent for a moment, in shock. So Ghetsis was present in Iris' world, but he was not. And she called him the "man with the legendary"...]
But... how can that be...?

[He reflects Iris' anger, snarling into the Xtransceiver.] Quiet! You know nothing of him! [Startled by his own exclamation, he takes a moment to calm himself.] Recall that our worlds are different, Iris. In my world, that man... He is... [He pauses. How does he even explain this without drawing out more anger?] I know him more than I want to admit.

[...Iris doesn't stop growling, as she suddenly growls to her Swoobat, quietly. It's a bit hard to pick up on.]
...Swoobat. Locate him - and take me to him. Skyla, Archeops, follow - quickly, too! [She's serious now, as she still keeps the connection open, not even thinking about what she's saying. (She may or may not be planning to attack. She's moodswinging a little. And she may or may not be Dragon Dancing up now. The Larry strategy! |D) Note that Swoobat is using her listening skills to see if she can locate this mister.]
You're right - I don't know much of him, or that group he's going to use in the future! [...The future? Well, Iris is still technically pre-game...] But I want to know more, so I can save everybody from that man and Jirachi, before it's too late! [A name. A name of a legendary... the legendary. It's not often Iris actually uses the name of that legendary - she often tries to keep it secret. But she's just so... so mad, shouting into her communicator. If this was video, you could see just how mad she was - but her voice conveys it well, as well.] And then you come in and make me doubt my goals, and you make me think about the unbroken rules of my world - you make me think my way is wrong, a little! I need to keep steady, or I'll crash and burn, and then I'll never be able to save everybody and Skyla! [...And Skyla? Now why would she be put higher then everybody else, hm?]

[N is about to snarl again in the Xtransceiver (Why is she trying to "locate" him? It's like he's a common criminal!), but he stops himself so he can hear the rest of what she says.

A group... in the future. It doesn't take long for him to theorize; perhaps Iris doesn't know him because he hasn't made himself known yet. He's still locked in that room underground... But there's still the matter of death through battle. That never occurred in his world. And another thing:]

Jirachi...? The legendary Pokemon Jirachi? [Never mind that they exist in different universes; how did Ghetsis manage to find Jirachi?] Impossible.

[As she continues to speak, he finds another reason to snarl.] Before you begin to voice your insolent assumptions, believe this as truth: that man is just as much of an enemy to me as he is to you. Of course I would question the rules of your world-- they are cruel and barbaric. Even so, there is no reason to harm you... or Skyla. Do not dare to group me together with such a man as Ghetsis.

Nu-uh! It's possible - it's what's happening! I haven't seen it, b-but... [No. She won't tell him of everything. Of the disappearing people. Of the murders. Of the manipulation of the planet itself - told though the words of Alder, the man she trusts the most. Even the few gods she's seen are powerless. (Note that she's only seen Giratina, and that was so long ago. Darn you Ben.) It's... it's one of the many things which distresses her. That so much has happened already...
Iris isn't going to stop shouting - even if it's stopping her Swoobat from being able to listen as well as she'd like to. So it'll probably be another post or two before she swoops down.] Well, I still don't know how you know of him - of course I'm going to suspect the worst! [The worst, in her case, being that anybody who questions the logic of her Locked world as well as anybody suspisious must be bad.] What else would I do - just let go and not worry about it?!

[He huffs. It's frustrating to know that she would so easily make those assumptions... and even more so that, in her place, he's fairly certain he would do the same.

He is silent for a moment, before he decides, with a sigh, to drop the bomb:] His name is Ghetsis Harmonia, correct? You have likely seen my Xtransceiver's label-- maybe you see it now, as I speak. My name is N Harmonia. [And he'll just let her figure that out. He doesn't want to say it out loud; Ghetsis is not his father, after all.]

... I do not care for keeping enemies. [Though he unfortunately seems to have a penchant for just that.] If you wish to speak to me further, do not look for me. I have... transformed. Perhaps you have as well?

[There's a huge gap in the recording. Silence - Iris is shocked. Hey, she didn't remember that mans full name - but that sounds right. Up in the sky, she's panicking.

This person... just who was he? Other then being a strong trainer, being related to that man maybe, and also knowing of a non-Locked world... whoever he was, he was scary. But he may be able to help... or maybe not. How confusing!

Iris spoke up again, though, quite quietly.] ...Yeah, I transformed. [Back to how she used to be. But some people had plain been transformed - maybe this was just a result of that? She wasn't sure.] I'm an Axew. [N may also hear her mutter the word 'again', but... it's pretty quiet and mumbled.
As long as he wasn't a Drilbur or Excadrill, she'd be fine with whatever he was. But he didn't wish to speak Pokemon-to-Pokemon?] I-- [gulp] I guess it would be best if we didn't meet up. I mean, it'd be dangerous... whatever you became. I'm not that strong. [ /lies. In fact, if she were to battle, she'd most likely evolve during this event!
She also spoke quietly to her Swoobat - telling it to ascend again. To be honest, she wasn't sure if she wanted to meet with him. So much isshus.]

[He was expecting that much. He sighs again, heavily.]

An Axew. [His ears are hypersensitive in this form; he hears that tiny "again", but isn't quite sure what to make of it. He pauses before continuing.] I suppose such a form suits you. You trained a Fraxure and a Haxorus, correct? [Or did she not in her odd parallel universe?]

Oh. [A slight whimper. Of course, he wasn't exactly on good terms with Iris to begin with, but, as he said, he doesn't care for keeping enemies.] I only meant do not look for me. I am... a Zoroark now. [Hence, the obvious canine sounds he can't seem to contain.] So I do not look... quite like myself right now.

Odd. You seemed so prepared to track me down, Iris. [A pause.] Tell me, do you fear me?

No - I haven't. Is that what the Iris in... in your world trained? [She'd almost forgotten he was from another world. Yeah.]

A Zoroark? Aren't those the illusion Pokemon? [Iris had never seen one of those, you know. They weren't found in the wild, like, anywhere! That did seem exciting - but he was somehow related to that man.

Quietly, she pondered what to say.] ...I... I am a little scared, I guess. [She admitted.] B-but, if we were to continue talking - well, it would be better to talk, Pokemon-to-Pokemon. [As long as you don't want to hurt her.] I mean... these are some secrets... so, what do you want?

... Yes. A Druddigon as well. Just as Drayden used, I believe. [He supposes it makes sense for her to not have her dragons; he recalls her saying she was Mistralton's gym leader, and that meant Flying-types.] You are called "the girl who knows the hearts of dragons"... [He found that title intriguing. He was almost disappointed to find out he would end up facing Drayden instead of Iris because of it.] It's strange, to think of you without Dragon Pokemon.

And yes-- that is what they are known for, I suppose. [Deception. Hello there, irony.

A small sigh.] Very well. If you wish to speak with me, I won't run-- nor will I hide myself in any illusions. [Not that he had even figured out how to do that just yet.] As I said, I have to reason to hurt you. [And even if he did, he likely couldn't get himself to do such a thing.] And no reason to lie to you.

[He pauses, and some shuffling of sand can be heard; he's pacing.] Relic Castle. Shall we meet here?

...Yeah... those does sound like the team Uncle Drayden uses. [...] Hey - I still have that title in my world!! Of course, it's only unofficial, but... [...] It's still pretty fitting, I guess. That's why I was trusted to take care of her... [Silence. No, they were gonna speak in person soon. And even then - no, she was still conflicted. Was this forever? If it wasn't... was it really wise to speak like this? I mean, this man could be dangerous. Or he could not be. So much doubt.]

Okay - that's a pretty close landmark! Swoobat, go! Follow, Arch... hey, where'd Archeops go? [Archeops (and Bagon) hadn't gotten the command to go back up. Beforehand, luckily, Iris got her Xtransiever onto Swoobat, but... yeah, they're right behind you, N.] Oh well, I'll be there soon!

[And she is. Just standing there - and her Pignite has also caught up.]

[N doesn't bother trying to respond again. The sounds of Archeops' wings catch his attention, and he whirls around in alarm, prepared to run from whatever wild Pokemon has decided to attack him.

But he calms quickly; they don't seem very aggressive. His Darumaka toddles up to greet the descending pair, N's Xtransceiver in her hands. N continues to pace back and forth, anxious and wondering if he has made a terrible decision in revealing his lineage.

Thankfully, he doesn't have to wait long. Once Iris-- er, the Axew-- appears, he makes a beeline for her. Darumaka goes to his side, hustling to keep up with his four-legged stride. He stops a small distance away and tilts his head.]

... Hello. [Whatever disdain he had toward Iris weakens considerably at the sight of her. She looks just like any other frightened Axew, after all... Other than the badge hanging around her neck. Maybe that was something common amongst them all; his own pendant remained, as did his scars.]

[That... that was clearly a larger Pokemon then her. Iris couldn't help but gulp a little - of course he was going to be larger.]
...Hi.
[She said, a bit sheepishly. All that rage? All that shouting? All drained away. Iris was terrified of those larger then her, most of the time. And with those claws, too... Iris took a step back, trembling the smallest bit. She didn't even notice her own movements.

Yeah, you look a bit scary. Iris is just very sensitive right now, as well.]

[He can read her behavior more easily in this form; sensing her fear, he moves back a little.]
Hm. As I said before, I won't hurt you. There is no reason to be afraid. [He sits on his haunches and lowers his head, trying to look closer to her eye level.] Though I suppose my form might be... intimidating.

[Darumaka speaks up: "No need to worry, girlie! N might look like a big scary Zoroark now, but it's all just show. More bark than bite in this one!"

N looks slightly embarrassed by the comment, but doesn't respond to it.] Well, Iris? Go on. Ask me your questions.

((OOC: Also, for any lurkers reading this - I should have done this earlier, but I'm slapping on a Spoiler Warning (tm) for Up and Down right here. BECAUSE I CAN, AND SO I DON'T FEEL SO CONSTRAINED IN RPING.))

[G-gulp. Even with Darumaka's assurance (Which, by the way, Swoobat chuckled a little at), Iris was still rather unnerved.]
I... I...
[...No. She was strong. She had to be the strong one, so nobody else had to endure sadness - no more fear. Shaking her head slightly, she looked straight up at N. He could answer quite a few things - but what to ask first? Could he really answer them? Their worlds seemed so different...

...Well, the first thing to do was to see how different it was, relating to Ghetsis. He mentioned his partner was impossible... what else was different? And how was it impossible?]
You - you're related to him. [...Yeah, she doesn't like speaking his name. But it's obvious who she's talking about.] What sort of things did he do in your world? [...It looked like she wanted to add more. She did. She wanted to ask about their relationship - but baby steps. She wants to make sure she's not asking the wrong questions - if she asked wrong, he may be able to rip her apart.]

[A slight twitch-- something of a flinch.]
Yes. I am... was... his son. [He huffs, hiding the pain that statement causes him with anger.] But no longer. I refuse to carry that name anymore. I am simply N. Not defined by him.

[He pauses, thinking.] He did... cruel things. He fabricated a cause we all thought was just and true, but... turned out not to be. He manipulated people and Pokemon alike, and wished to destroy our world for his own selfish gain. [He averts his eyes.] I believed him for so long... He used me-- used all of us. [He growls.] Pawns.

[Darumaka pats one of his paws, and he forces himself to calm down enough to avoid snarling.] However, he never claimed a legendary for himself. And before I arrived here... I witnessed his arrest. [Then again, those memories were somewhat hazy on account of his shock. And this was Ghetsis they were talking about... As he considers it, N isn't quite sure a prison would hold him for long.] As far as I am concerned, Ghetsis is nothing.

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[Iris listened, honestly curious. So, he abandoned that name... perhaps, in his world, that was a good idea. Who knows. It took a while for her to think of a responce.]
So, that's the difference. H-he hasn't gone public in my world yet - I only know of his schemes from Uncle A-Alder.

But... no, no.
[She was going to mention the cycles. But she didn't want to tell him too much - even if he was her informant, he was still scary. Plus - would he believe her? Was he even believing this? Iris was unsure.
...Iris then looks to the ground, silently pondering the options. So, he was from another world... but...]
I guess you're from the future, as well... [The future. But how far in?]
How was h-he stopped? [She then mumbled, not thinking. Whatever it was, it'd be different.]

[He looks a bit surprised. So her Alder was already aware of the threat Ghetsis posed. But did he know of the threat N posed? ... Did N even exist in her world at all?]
... I see.

[And now this business about the future. He tilts his head questioningly.] Hm. I don't know. Perhaps I am, if you truly didn't recognize me.

[He falls silent at the question, remembering.] There was a trainer. One from Nuvema Town. [He laughs, just slightly.] I suppose he intended simply to claim the title of Champion, as so many trainers do... But he did much more than that. [He glances elsewhere almost wistfully.] He and his Pokemon not only defeated me, but Ghetsis as well. I suppose... I have him to thank for my second chance. [He glances back at Iris, then at his surroundings.] Though not quite the second chance I would have expected.

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[audio] Sorry this is so late! ;o;

[audio] don't be sorry, this is awesome.

[audio] EEEE YES, YES IT IS ;u;

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[audio] YES GOOD KUPO

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also note lj is screwing up for me right now, this is the only time i could get on today sobbu

yeah LJ's kinda wonky for me too ;o; It's all good though, bro!

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