First Steps Forward

[Birdybot]

Pachirisu watched as the claw of the cat came closer. It tried to force it's aching tiny legs to move, to run, but it wasn't working. It had to! But it just wasn't. The squirrel couldn't fail, that was impossible! Not to this filthy stray, anyway! The horrible feeling... Pachirisu could already imagine Mina's obnoxiousness... then there was impact. Praying it would survive this blow, Pachirisu couldn't help but wail as it flew through the air. It landed on it's side. It reached out towards Pichu, then collapsed. Fainted.

[Angel]

Mina stood still and panted heavily, her stomach moved up and down at a quick pace. She stared at the Pachirisu, had it fainted? Had she won? The squirrel didn't appear to be moving but there was something near it. She coudn't make out what it was but there was definately something there...but what? Kei, Ven and Rima all ran up to the Shiny Meowth who was tattered and tired. Rima bent down and picked her up, holding her close and hugging her. Ven and Kei celebrated at Rima's feet. Mina summised a smile but then her eyes fell droopy and closed shut as she gently purred in sleep. Rima smiled and took out her Meowth's Pokeball. Gently tapping it on Mina's head the cat disappeared inside. Rima then looked over to the Pachirisu, she pulled out a Pokeball and presse the release button gently. It grew in size and then she threw it at the Pachirisu...hoping to catch it...

[Birdybot]

Pachirisu made no effort to bat the Pokéball away, rather lying still as it absorbed him in that red light. The Pokéball shook lightly from side-to-side, then finally fell still with a soft ping. Pachirisu was caught! Pichu looked at Rima. Pachirisu was it's friend, and it couldn't abandon it. But the thought of battling with a trainer was... daunting. Terrifying. It nervously padded up to Rima. ~I-I would l-like to travel with you, but I don't want to battle or have a Pokéball. Could you let me be one of your team until I'm brave enough to join it properly? I won't take up any room!~[/color] Pichu asked, wanting the chance to conquer it's fears once and for all.

Pachirisu's stats;


Name:
Species: Pachirisu
Gender:
Level: 5
Attacks: Tail Whip, Bide, Quick Attack
Personality: Pachirisu will find a belief and stick to it until the very end. Pachirisu likes being in charge, and is kind to those who it leads. It absolutely hates Mina to the end of time and back.

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[b]Name:[/b]
[b]Species:[/b] Pachirisu
[b]Gender:[/b]
[b]Level:[/b] 5
[b]Attacks:[/b] Tail Whip, Bide, Quick Attack
[b]Personality:[/b] Pachirisu will find a belief and stick to it until the very end. Pachirisu likes being in charge, and is kind to those who it leads. It absolutely hates Mina to the end of time and back.

[Angel]

Rima watched as the cute little Pichu ran up to her, wobblying from side to side as it did so. Pichu were just SO cute and Rima couldn't help herself. She bent down low to be closer to the baby Pokemon but all she heard was,
"Pi. Pi. Pich. Pi. Pichu. Pi. Pi?"
Rima smiled pretending to understand what the little electric type had said. She turned round with an awkard expression on her face to look at Ven. Ven and Kei looked absoloutely gobsmacked. Their mouths hung in astonishment and they stared at the Pichu. Rima realised that Kei shouldn't really be out of his POkeball and she returned him. The red flash, knocked Ven out of his trance and he ran up beside Rima. In a flurry he said,
"This Pichu here, it wants to....It wants to join us on our journey. Not as a party Pokemon or inside a Pokeball - like a companion."

Rima blinked several times and then looked bakc at the cute little Pichu. The awe on her face quickly faded away into a happy smile. She reached out gently and carefully picked up the PIchu like a doll. She hugged it and let it rest in one of her arms as she stood up. Excited and estatic she smiled and said,
"Of course you can! I don't mind and I'm sure Ven and the others would enjoy more company!"
Ven looked up at the Pichu and nodded kindly. At least there would be one Pokemon with them that he could get along easily with. But then he sensed something. Was something about to jump out at them?"

[Birdybot]

ooc// Nice way of asking for an encounter, by the way! Alright... get ready for some PLOTNESS!!!!!

ic// Pichu squirmed happily in Rima's arms. Some day, when it was ready, it would join her. Perhaps when it evolved into a Pikachu, maybe? Hm...

Pichu was still wondering when would be a good time to join this trainer properly when something growled in the trees. Pichu squealed in pure fear, shaking with terror. It seemed as though it had seen this before and hadn't liked it. Pichu was muttering gibberish to itself, shaking like a leaf in a thousand hurricanes, teeth chattering. ~No... NO! Not again! Trainer, run! Death! DEATH COMES!~[/color] it squealed madly to Rima, trying to tug her away before it was too late. Tears were streaming down it's cheeks.

It was too late. With a massive snarl, a huge creature leapt from the trees. It appeared to be a Mightyena in shape, but it was almost as tall as Rima. The shaggy fur was black, stained with a suspicious red liquid, which had dried a browner colour in places. The eyes were two souless orbs, blood red, fixed on Rima. There was a vaguely... ghostly quality to it's presense. As it howled what was clearly a death note for Rima, a figure stepped out from behind it. The man was dressed in black, with a large 'T' printed on it. T for Tsubasa?

He held up his hand, and Mightyena stopped, padding over to his side. "Well, well, well. A trainer. I'm afraid you journey stops here, kid. I've been watching you, and you're too good, too non-evil, for this world. Or what it will become. There's no use fighting me; I have Mightyena, a Spirit Pokémon. I'm afraid there's only one thing I need to do. Mightyena, kill her." he said calmly and casually, as though he were telling her he was going to the shops or something.

Mightyena leapt at Rima, jaws wide, eyes cold and set, fixed on her form. Now he had been given an order of death, he would gladly to it. He loved it. He loved the blood. He had been made to kill, after all. The claws glinted menacingly in the sunlight. But wait, sunlight? The sun was hidden under a mass of black clouds!

Mightyena suddenly stopped, a huge explosion sound occured, then he was flung backwards. He crashed to the ground, where he scrambled to his feet, snarling. There appeared to be some sort of shimmer of light hanging over Rima... it took shape, forming the first Light Pokémon that had been seen by humans. The form of a Lucario stood over Rima protectively. His fur was white, and gave off strange glowing light. His eyes were soft blue, and they fixed Mightyena in a cold stare, full of hatred. ~Us Light Pokémon have waited eons for an event where we are needed as the protectors of Earth against Spirit Pokémon. We watched, picking the right time. We already defeated three of you. Attempting to kill humans... now you've gone too far.~[/color] he spoke in plain English, watching the open-mouthed Tsubasa Grunt.[/size]

[Angel]

Rima clung tighter to the Pichu in her arms as it yelped about something that was apparently considered 'Death'. She hid his face from whatever danger might come out and she eyed the spot where Pichu had been trying to run away from. Ven turned serious for this moment, as the aura around this place was definately not right. He crouched in front of Rima - to protect from whatever may come out - and he ositioned himself in a punce position as he bared his teeth and growled lightly. There honestly couldn't be something that dangerous n Route 1 now...could there? It was a Route for beginners after all. But Ven shut his thoughts as a discoloured and large, ghost like Mightyena erupted from the trees, it was cosely folloed by a man dressed in black with a large 'T' on the front.

Rima was attempting to be her upbeat happy self but how could she be when there was a great beast threatening her life? In this cirumstances surely anyone would not be themselves. The man said something about a Spirit Pokemon whilst Rima staye din silence - not quite frightened, but confident and clever enough not to utter a word that could put her and her Pokemon in jepardy. However, she ahd not said a thing and the Mightena pounced on her. She turned her head away but stodd her ground as the abnormal Pokemon leapt toward her. She expected pain, or blood, or a feeling at least that the Pokemon had reached her...but nothing....

Rima opened her eyes slowly and gently turned her head back round. A figure bathed in light stood in front of her, Ven and Pichu - protecting them maybe? A Lucario with an almsot angelic colour scheme and bright light enshrouding it stood before them. It spoke with class and said something about 'Light Pokemon' but Rima was gobsmacked and had no idea just what was going on. The Mightyena and the man had backed down and were staring in awe at the Lucario. Rima blinked a few times and then became slightly like herself again. Afraid that she might show disrespect if she touched the Lucario she reached out a hard near to it and muttered,
"Um...Um...Excuse me...But what is happening here? Spirits...Lights...I'm slightly confused?"

It wasn't the best thing to say in the situation and it made her look a little stupid but Rima knew that understanding a circumstance is the best way to overcome it. Pichu still tremebled in her arms and Ven stood beside Rima but his eyes locked on the disfigured Mightyena in case it decided to make a second move. Rima had heard a television boradcast about this but she couldn't remember most as she was not listening to it. There was something about experiments and scientists, light pokemon, spirit pokemon and a group called Tsubasa. Was that right? Rima ignored her thoghts and said politely to the Lucario,
"I may not understand, quite, what's going on here - but I'd be glad to help if I could."

[Birdybot]

Lucario shook his head to Rima. ~I will explain, but while we face immediate death is not a good time,~[/color] he promised in a low voice only Rima would be able to hear. He then turned back to the Tsubasa Grunt.

~Doer of evils, taker of souls, the eternal battle of good and evil will come to a close soon, and you know it. Now, let me tell you before you die; good are in harmony with the universe and shall never be defeated.~[/color] Lucario said. His voice was calm. How could he face such a terrible, frightening beast like that and still be calm? He began to emit light again, shining as he rose higher.

Mightyena snarled as Lucario rose, lunging at the Light Pokémon. This would truly be an amazing battle. Lucario showed no expression that he was even aware that Mightyena was there. When the wolf was almost upon him, he thrust out his arms, an Aura Sphere forming immedietly in his hand as it shot at Mightyena, sending the wolf sprawling to the ground. He growled, then howled. This was no ordinary Howl, for it seemed as though spirits of humans and Pokémon were clinging to the sound, clawing their way into the world. They surrounded Lucario in their grey fog, the Pokémon showing pain on his perfect face now. Then he raised his arms. The light exploded outwards, not effecting Rima or her Pokémon, but sending the spirits, Mightyena and Tsubasa Grunt shooting upwards. The spirits faded into nothing, but the living remained solid, flung far away.

Lucario turned to Rima. ~An explanation? Didn't you pay attension the your human TV? The Ruins of Ranjou were uncovered at last. Despite the warning left by the Ancient People, Team Tsubasa entered and set free the great danger inside- Spirit Pokémon. They are in battle with us Light Pokémon, the beings of good, and we both can feel that the struggle between the two sides will end. They are the cause of dissasters. World War? Spirits. Tsumani? Spirits. Hurricane? Again, Spirits! we try to stop them, but they kill us too. You... help? There aren't that many as of now, but if it gets out of hand... calling upon the trainers of the world won't be such a bad idea. Goodbye. If anything bad pops up, I'll be there.~[/color] Lucario promised, before the white light engulfed him. Instead of fading out like the ghosts the Spirit Mightyena had summond, he went in a bright flash.[/size]

[Angel]

Lucario disppeared in a flash of white light and vanished. Rima blinked a few times, frozen, staring into the empty space that the Lucario had been. What had just unrolled in front of her? Lights? Spirits? Ven was by her side, he didn't quite understand what had happened either. Pichu wriggled from out of Rima's grasp and then looked around quickly to see if they had all gone. He lokoed up at Rima who was tsill in a state of shock and then he cutely asked,
"R-Rima are you alright?"
Rima didn't understand PIchu but he bought her out of her stae of shock. She smiled looking at the tiny Pokemon and nodded gently. Ven looked up too. Something had just happened. No. Something had been happening for a long time. They just hadn't noticed it. But now they were involved. And what were they goign to do?

Rima nudge Ven gently with her foot and said,
"Don't worry Ven. It's not here now so we shoudln't be worrying. Let's just continue and do some training."
Ven nodded and then three of them, along with Rini, Mina and Kei in their Pokeballs, continued down Route 1 - trying to forget at least a little of the bad things that had just happened.

[Birdybot]

You may now continue to Route Two, or do you want to stay longer?

[Angel]

I'll continue to route 2