Present time in Anistar

There's laments because no Gym Challenge!!! :c. Oh and also Sycamore's fangirls. Poor man.

"Oh Eldritch abominations..." -- pats -- "don't worry you'll get used to them... somewhat soon."

Sol -listens to Denshi's lament: <Again, asking can't hurt...>

-and scratches Silent-

"…Ouch! What do you want now?"

Sol: <We could have a battle in the Gym~> -- looks cute and purrs.

"…Sure? Well, I guess... at least Shahinne could use the training..."

Dintel: <..Video? If you can't find it then you upload it to Youtube. There, instant humiliation it's saved forever~>

Sol: <Ah, things like that happen sometimes...> -- to Denshi -- <So you want to face the gym... I think here it is [Psychic] type... and from what I hear the designer of the place watched too much Cosmos or something.>

The humiliation is uploaded and Denshi apologizes to Sol.

Sol♀: <...it's okay I just need to go get a berry.>

Dintel♂: <Or we can has go to the Pokécenter!>

-to Eridanus-

"Set up our teams of course. Tag team challenges have their little bit of extra complexity, lest for example one of our mons be knocked out and leave the other without any form of support."

After leaving Eridanus for the moment

-Silent goes off to heal his Pokémon and try to get some info about the Gym. Presumably calls Eridanus once he and whoever's running Olympia is ready, be it time-shenaniganed or otherwise.-

(Off for RL stuff)

(Continuing this line of spagging with Eridanus, and Crow as Olympia)

Anistar Gym, some time in the past

-At last, Olympia's team lie defeated. The Gym Leader hands Psychic Badges to Silent and Eridanus-

Eridanus: Thank you! - BADGE GETS!

Silent: Ooooh, nifty... many thanks.

-He saves the badge in his case while Algira flutters around-

Silent: Algira, well done~

Algira -shivering: <Never have me use cold attacks this often, I'm a *bug*!>

-She goes fly around to try and warm herself up. Denshi is sent out again… and then she hugs Algira-

Algira♀: <Eeeee~thanks! [-Ouch!-]> -- gets a bit of a shock because of Denshi's static electricity.

Silent -to Eridanus: Well, congratulations on getting a new [badge].

Eridanus: And vice-versa to you. I feel bit poor for the Espeon, though. This was kinda rough for her, I think...

-Suddenly Fox, who has TOTALLY BEEN THERE, notices something-

Fox: <Wait a one friggin moment. We're missing someone.>

Silent -makes a "think nothing of it" gesture: Don't worry, she'll be okay.

Algira♀: <Oh? What do you mean?> -- hovers clockwise around Fox.

Fox: <A one small birdie that's probably still pecking the damn barrier. That is, if she hasn't collapsed yet...>

Silent: … -Silent rubs his temple- Ah yes… she won't be giving up so easily so I guess it's better if we go fetch her. -to Eridanus- Do you prefer to take the quick exit or take the slow walk back with me?

-Eridanus points to everything around-

Eridanus: You've seen my reaction to this Gym. Care taking a guess?

-Silent laughs for a moment-

Silent: Good point. Off we go then. -to Olympia - Thanks for accepting our challenge.

Eridanus -to Olympia: Well I guess I can say 'thank you' again.

Olympia: … -gives a smile and nod-

Eridanus: Well then, I guess we'll be off. Goodbye, Ms. Olympia.

-Silent waves a goodbye and walks the path back to the entrance, with Eridanus following-

Silent: That was a good battle and your Magnemite did a pretty good job, Eridanus.

Eridanus: Well, thank you. Your team is quite good, too. *whistles the tune again* Ha. I'll never get bored of this.

-The impression of outer space around them is, in fact, visually amazing-

Silent: Yeah, the ornaments and theming of this Gym are pretty nice. Now... what path did we come from...?

-…A "poc poc poc poc poc" can be heard coming from an undetermined direction; Vivi pops out-

Silent: …Oh?

Vivi: <Hey, that's a funny sound! pac pac pac pocp poc peic pic pic pic pic picachu pocachu pic pcka ppicka picka!>

-The group turns around to the direction the sound is coming-

Algira♀ -spins counterclockwise: <Sounds like a [bird]... would that be...?>

-Vivi runs away towards the undetermined direction, going pretty fast; a moment later, Algira follows, and then Silent-

Forge: <Well, well... That's a surprise.>

-The team follows Vivi-

-…

-Somewhere in a space corridor, a certain Starly can be seen hanging from an invisible rooftop barrier up in the "sky", that appears to have a small crack on it; the Starly can be seen pecking every once in a while and trying to push with her head to open the gap and cross to the other side-

-Down in that place, a certain Fennekin comes across the source of sound... and then jumps on the tired-looking Starly for no real reason, other than pure curiosity.-

Vivi: <Gotcha!> -- clamps on Shahinne.

Shahinne: <…Eeeeeeeeee let go let go let go!> -- >.< -- <I am opening it~!>

-Fox then comes by, followed shortly by Algira-

Algira♀: <…Figures she would still be doing that> ._.

Fox: <Uh girl…> -- lets go -- <We're already done with the Gym Leader. You don't need to peck that barrier anymore.>

Shahinne: <W-what?> -- blinks, looks at everyone -- <Are you sure? Because I am almost done with it and then we can take the [shortcut]!> -- trills a proud note.

-The group stays there for a while chatting; meanwhile, on the rooftop, a shadow can be briefly seen passing over the gap Shahinne opened-

-Next up is Denshi who runs by-

Denshi: <Oh... she's still here? You poor little thing... why you're still here? We already had done everything... and you poor thing still pecking the barrier for us... Aww, that's so sweet of you.>

-In response to the attention Shahinne puffs her chest plumage-

Shahinne: <I'm laborious!> .

Algira -flies around: <…You're distracted easily. We already have the badge.>

Shahinne -to Denshi: <B-but… Then what do I do?> o.o

Eridanus: -Everyone is now by Shahinne. Including Dintel who for some reason is there and just comes by-

Forge: <Is that some kind of... joke?>

Eridanus: Confound these barriers, they drive birds to insanity!

-Silent peeks over and sees the assorted group-

Silent: Well Shahinne, see, you missed on the challenge. Roc is going to nag me later to get you more training...

-Dintel sits on the ground and idly stares above-

Dintel♂: <…Oh? Is somemon there?>

-Maybe… in effect, the sounds of what appear to be assorted felines and a construction crew with drills and lasers can be heard very faintly coming from the other side of the gap-

Forge: <Wait...> -- looks up -- <is that... a crack in the barrier?>

Eridanus: ...Did she broke through this?! …FOR THE SAKE OF-

Silent: Yeah, she kinda pecks a lot. And does not tire easily.

Eridanus: The barrier there's for a REASON… -- gesticulates -- What if it actually was a interdimensional barrier that protected the world from ancient evil?

Algira♀ -buzzes: <Oh please come ooooon what are the cha-> -- shuts up and glares for a moment -- <…Uhm.... well, that *could* happen...>

Shahinne: <I saw a shortcut!> -- trills.

Forge -gets closer: <Shortcut to WHERE, may I ask you?>

-For a response Shahinne shrugs (or the closest a bird can do)-

Shahinne: <I don't know. I wanted to peek to see the other side. But it was pretty and elegant.>

-Meanwhile, SOMETHING pours some sort of psychic gel on the gap, which causes a momentary whizzing sound-

Eridanus: -Denshi grabs Shahinne in her arms.-

Denshi: <You need a rest. And maybe some care. You were here all alone...>

Shahinne: <I didn't notice, I was busy~> -- yawns.

-The poor Shahinne is starting to fall asleep-

-Dintel meanwhile points to the entrance-

Dintel: <I want to go that way!>

Forge: <Okay... You lead the way.> --eye half-closed-- < I am kinda tired to be honest. >

-Silent nods, motions in the direction of the entrance-

Silent: Yeah, we should get going. I guess letting our teams rest at the Pokécenter would be a good idea.

Eridanus: ...there could tell me for how long you're fluent in their language.

Silent -looks around idly: Oh well that's a very interesting story and OH LOOK IT'S A SANDSHREW!

-…And points to Dintel who is already walking away. Hey, the distraction had to make some sense.-

Eridanus: Ahahahaha, good o- Sorry dude, I know these tricks. -- crosses arms.

-Silent shrugs and goes after Dintel; Algira hovers around the closing gap for a moment, looking as SOMETHING seems to be heating and soldering the gap with some sort of laser from the other side, then flies after Silent-

Eridanus: Well team, it's getting late according to Nav. We gotcha go to Center and get good sleep. C'mon!

-everyone follows, while Denshi still carries Shahinne. The lil'bird, feeling sleepy, struggles to reach Denshi's head and nap there. Denshi is so nice to place the bird on her head, seeing what it's up to.-

Denshi: <Hush now quiet now...>

-And the group goes out…-

-…

(reflected here)

With Eridanus

Eridanus asks more about languages.

"Telepathy works basically as a translation though. Except when it's so advanced that it's like in the cases where some people learn to think in a second language besides their native one. The medium is still external to us. So while you can learn it, getting it added to your internal thought component is another matter. Anyway…" -- waves hand -- "back when I first met most of the group in the Gold Conference they were obviously miles ahead in the 'understanding Monese' department. They eventually trusted me that they used an ancient [Armband] that tra-"

Ichtacya♀ -barks: <It's a thing that transforms you into a Pokémon!> ^.^

-She wags her tail, looking so proud at interrupting-

Roc♂ -raises head from his food plate: <Oh… one more into it all.>

-Sol slaps Ichtacya, telling her to listen; the two Pokémon glare at each other for a while-

Sol♀: <We don't have those Armbands though. They're special… Or at least they're supposed to be, but they're more or less handed over like candy.>

Somewhere Off Rt.16, More or less Now™

(Thanks to Umbra for spagging this with me portraying Yveltal!)

-Silent and his team, basically two birds, a canine, a feline and Dintel, are idly walking around in the wilderness outside Rt. 16 looking for mons to train with and stuff to do during the day before returning to whatever action or interaction for the weekend may be-

-Since Shahinne is her energetic usual self she goes for a flight around the forest, with Roc following. They fly up ahead some distance from the group, the larger raptor insisting that Shahinne continues her training. The two birds then notice a distinct [perch] nearby and turn in that direction-

-On that perch there is none other than Yveltal who is preening herself.-

-Roc notices and attempts to call Shahinne back-

Shahinne: <…Oh! A very big mon! I want to go see!>

Roc: <Uh, Shahinne, don't go pes-> -- sees Shahinne zap ahead -- <…>

-sighs-

In the Meta

-Sol has taken a time to separate herself from the group and addresses the reader-

Sol the DW Espeon♀: <In case you're interested, Roc's line would have been "Shahinne, don't go pester yet another Legendary". Because, really, you might be noticing a growing trend about lil'bird…>

Back to the RP

Yveltal: -looks up-< Hrm?>

Shahinne -circles around the larger bird-like creature: <Hello! What are you?>

-In the distance Roc has to struggle to not lose balance when facewinging-

-Meanwhile at ground level Ichtacya manages to see Roc and Shahinne having turned in another direction and goes bark at Silent so that he notes notice and follows, but they are very very far behind-

Yveltal: <Me? Oh, just the embodiment of death, destruction, and chaos, and loving it. You?>

Shahinne: <Oh I don't know what an embodiment is but I'm a Starly~>

-She then stops to glide proudly for a moment before noticing a spot to land under Yveltal's perch, and she goes there. Roc meanwhile approaches with a hit of nervousness and perches nearby, not as close to Yvelyal as Shahinne is-

Yveltal: -sees this and smirks- <You're a brave Starly. What brings you here?>

-Shahinne hops around-

Shahinne: <Oh dad and I were flying around! Because Trainer is over the->

-and notices the immensity of the forests around and realizes she's lost track of Silent and team, and starts hopping around-

Shahinne: <Oh? Hello?> -- chirps loudly -- <…Marcooooooooo?>

-But no Dratini Zubat answers-

Yveltal -chuckles- <Looks like you're lost, little creature.>

Shahinne: <I'm not lost!> -- puffs chest -- <I just don't know where I am~> ^.^

-Roc carefully steps in and calls Shahinne-

Roc -glares: <Shahinne, please return here.> -- turns to Yveltal -- <Uhm… Excuse my chick, please. You are Yveltal, right?>

-Shahinne continues peeking from the perch from different spots for a while-

Yveltal: <Indeed I am- and don't you forget it!> -- moves and shuffles a bit, appearing larger.

-Roc is careful to bow to Yveltal's presence; Shahinne doesn't seem to mind or notice much and just hops closer to Yveltal, looking up to the Legendary figure-

Shahinne: <Ooooh those feathers are so nice looking....> -- and stares in awe (beak open) at Yveltal's feather collar-

Yveltal: <It's an awful hassle keeping them clean, though. ESPECIALLY after blowing things up.>

-Roc can be seen visibly getting unnerved by Shahinne's lack of decorum, but still says nothing-

Shahinne: <I like to keep my feathers clean~> -- peeks closer -- <But those are so biiiiig… hey! Do you have a Fluffspace?>

-Roc implied-facepalms-

Yveltal: <A big one!> -pulls out from it a mangled small car-

Roc: <…Wh->

Shahinne: <Oooooh!> -- looks very surprised.

-Roc chirps in amazement as well, then approaches Shahinne-

Roc: <Shahinne we should go back to Trainer, I'm sure Yveltal has very important news and things to do…>

-Shahinne looks back at Roc for a moment then looks up at Yveltal and the car, thinking to times far ago-

Yveltal -somewhat dejectedly: <Nah, I'm just sitting here. Waiting for my next opportunity to "destroy".>

Roc -seeming content: <See? Important things. Shahinne, let's go.> -- and follows after her.

-Shahinne flies in circles before Yveltal for a moment-

Shahinne: <Awwww... but the car is all ugly and broken!> -- turns to Yveltal -- <What if there's a bad bug living in there? Like with Aunt Salamence?>

-She points to Yveltal's fluff collar, leading Roc to audibly groan, or the closest a bird gets to that-

Yveltal: <No, no bugs...> -digs in and pulls out a [bag of souls]- <I do have this, though.>

-Shahinne returns to the ground before Yveltal and looks at the big bag, which is made of some sort of semitransparent tissue and glows with a faint blue colour-

Shahinne: <Oh? What is that?>

Roc -notices the bag of souls: <…I'm not sure I want to know where did that come from.> -- o.o

Shahinne -amusedly: <Is it food?>

Yveltal: <No; it must be kept them away from Ghost types.>

-Shahinne tilts head, gets closer to examine-

Shahinne: <Oooh! That means I can keep it?> -- trills.

Roc -with a somewhat disapproving attitude: <I-I don't think you should, Shahinne...>

-To this Yveltal seems to react with some level of irritation-

Yveltal: <Now now,> -- to Roc -- <you wouldn't turn down a gift from a Legendary, [would you]?]>

-Roc looks up apprehensively, then bows in obvious gesture of apology-

Roc: <I'm sorry, great Yveltal, it's just the chick is a bit young and...> -- notices Shahinne looking at him as well.

-Shahinne stares at Roc-

-Roc stares at Shahinne-

Shahinne: <I'm pretty!> -- ^.^

Roc: <I was going to say immature.> ¬¬.

-Shahinne then turns to Yveltal-

Shahinne: <I have a bag with things too! But they are food… do you want one?>

Yveltal -not missing a beat: <Sure, why not.>

-Shahinne hops around happily-

Shahinne: <Okay! I'm going to get it!>

Roc: <Actually it'd be better if->

-And Shahinne departs full speed down to the forest before Roc can say anything more, leaving the Staraptor with an obvious look of "please don't leave me here alone with Yveltal"-

Roc: <…>

Yveltal: <…>

Roc: <…> -- looks at own plumage eerily.

Yveltal: -chuckles somewhat evilly- <I sense a lot of... potential in that kid.>

-In response Roc frowns and roosts there under the perch carefully-

Roc: <She tends to do unexpected things.> -- looks up at Yveltal -- <May I ask what does Yveltal keep a broken piece of a car for?>

Yveltal: <…A memento of past carnage, is all.>

Roc -nods: <A memento, I see. Shahinne gave me a Rhydon's molar…> -- fiddles in his own plumage to produce it, it's tied to a small hemp-fiber necklace.

-Yveltal gives the molar a quick look then turns to look away; Roc gives a quick glance to the world below as well to see if Shahinne has returned yet, and sees the Starly in the distance flying closer, carrying what appears to be a bag; he seems to be relieved-

-Yveltal looks over to Shahinne-

-Shahinne flies in slowly and makes a somewhat rough landing on the bottom of Yveltal's perch, she is carrying a small green bag with her-

Shahinne: <I found them! Silly Trainer wouldn't let me go~>

-Indeed he wouldn't, if he knew more-

Roc: <What did you bring?> -- tilts head.

-Shahinne drags the bag a bit closer to Yveltal then opens it up revealing a fair amount of [nuts]!-

Yveltal: <Hmm?> -- closes in and tries some -- <…These are DELICIOUS!>

-Starts nomming greedily-

-Shahinne looks content and mentions that she had the nuts being bought for her in the [city]; meanwhile, Roc looks just a bit puzzled at the image of Yveltal devouring the nuts-

Shahinne: <My adoptive parents say I have to always leave some nuts for teatime~> ^.^

-She hops closer to the [Bag of Souls], but Roc darts ahead and cuts her way-

Roc: <Don't worry Shahinne I'll go get that bag for you.>

Yveltal -glares: <I'll have to visit this city. And let her have it!>

Roc -tenses: <As you say.> -- to Shahinne -- <Be careful with the bag...>

-And Shahinne goes open the bag a bit, seeing inside a small collection of ethereal floating orbs. Shahinne stares at the floating orbs for a while, then tries to approach one of them, causing them to move eerily-

Shahinne -looks amused: <This is silly~>

Yveltal: <Yes it is.>

-Roc steps ahead and bows to Yveltal-

Roc: <I hope nothing bad will happen to my chick if she keeps there… uhm, creatures of sorts?>

-Shahinne meanwhile pours half her body into the bag and can be seen bating her wings and trying to get out-

Shahinne: <Hello there!> -- struggles -- <Ooops!>

-Yveltal takes a moment to help the Starly out-

Shahinne: <Eeeeep!> -- shakes herself -- <Thanks!>

-Roc also peeks into the bag, examines the orbs; looks amused and mutters a "huh"-

Shahinne: <These lights are very funny and they dance when I talk to them, I like it~> ^.^

Yveltal: <Glad you do…>

Roc: <Now, Shahinne, express your gratitude...>

-and he bows to Yveltal once more; after a moment Shahinne preens herself up and does the same. Yveltal nods in response-

Shahinne: <If you get bugs in your fluffspace I can call Dratini and we can come clean it up! I'm sure it will be fun~>

-and goes pick her [Bag of Souls]-

Roc -to Yveltal: <Thanks for entertaining our stay, Yveltal. Uhm… I'm not sure if or how often you meet but I guess greet Xerneas on our behalf as well?>

Yveltal -looks uninterested: <The buzzkill? Sure.>

Roc -to Shahinne: <Well, I guess we should take off. Your Trainer will get worried.>

Shahinne: <Okay. Bye!> -- waves wing to Yveltal.

-Yveltal waves back-

-With that, Shahinne and Roc walk away to the lower parts of Yveltal's perch and from there they glide away, the Starly trilling a happy note-

Snowbelle

Silent and a row of mons behind him have just arrived to the city and are walking around under the HORIZONTAL SNOWSTORM light snowfall. The row is comprised of a mildly annoyed and itching-to-get-away Ichtacya…

Ichtacya the Leafeon♀: <…This sucks.> -- sighs, shakes herself -- <Brrrr.... I can't even be angry because I'm cold...> -- sneezes.

…a tired-looking Algira…

Algira the Masquerain♀: <Oh? Where are we going? It's so white that I can't-eeeeee~> -- starts falling due to the weight of the snow, sneezes -- <Come on come on come on~>

…a puzzled Sol…

Sol the DW!Espeon♀ -steps carefully: <Ohhhh... this feels so soft.> -- glares at her feet -- <I'd probably like it more if it wasn't that wet and cold...> -- sneezes.

…a small pile of snow moving under the rest of the snow that can safely be assumed to be Python…

Python the Ekans♂ buried in snow: <self.hidden = true!> -- wriggles under the snow.

…and Dintel. Who is covered in white.

Dintel the Sandshrew♂ -tilts head: <Fu fu fu fu~ I'm the snow ghost!> -- sneezes, causing the light layer of snow to drop from him.

-Silent on the other hand doesn't mind the snow much, he is wearing the Nidoking cloak and his cape draped over it, but he still takes a look around thinking of what to do-

"Well we need a distraction and you guys need heat..." -- all the mons but Python not in unison -- "so I guess, let's see..."

-looks right-

-looks left-

-sees the Gym and recognizes Ren who is just about to enter-

"…Oh? Right! I'm guessing it's time to watch a Gym Challenge. Sol? Ichtacya what do you think?"

Ichtacya the Leafeon♀: <Anything is better than this...> -- sneezes.

"Okay then!" -- walks to Ren followed up by his Eeveelutions and a small pile of moving snow -- "Hello, Ren! About to face the Gym or am I late?"

In the Snowbelle Gym, now and then

Silent leaves Renard to deal with the puzzle and goes pick his seatings, followed by his Eeveelutions and the slowly melting pile of snow.

Also there, then and now

He is also sitting in the stands some time sooner or later depending on interpretation, watching Ammy and Siglud go through a battle of their own.

Sol♀: <So that's the effect of Mega Evolution…> -- takes mental notes -- <Shame none of us can use it.>

Ichtacya♀ -tensed: <That looks kinda scary.>

-Roc and Shahinne are nearby, nearly napping, covered with Silent's cape.

Roc♂ -paying a mild enough amount of attention: <Hmmm...> -- yawns.

Snowbelle Gym A

Silent and his team had been cheering and enjoying the warmth of the battle, with Sol commenting on Bahamut's abilities; however the mon in question is recalled and the effect of the Drought is over.

Ichtacya: <Awwww...> -- looks saddened.

Sol: <Figures… He did fine, but...> -- to Silent -- <Even with that tremendous power boost worthy of a Summon he wouldn't be able to do much against that.>

-Silent nods while he ponders the powers of Mega Evolution but says nothing.-

-Roc though notices the two of them thinking and interjects-

Roc: <The battle is balanced.> -- yawns -- <In the end, there's nothing to fear from a mere power surge.>

-Shahinne looks up at him with interest but she sees him yawn again, yawns herself and goes to sleep-

-Meanwhile, Python stands besides Silent in a small puddle of water and, now free from snow, rattles loudly as a means to express support for Ren's mons-

Snowbelle Gym 1

-Silent and team are watching Ammy and Sickle face the Gym as well.-

Sol: <Yay!> -- purrs -- <I hope Ammy's team does all right...>

-Ichtacya frowns at the Avalanches, decides that so far she doesn't like the Gym at all-

Snowbelle

-Ichtacya and Sol, still a little bit soaked, go greet Ammy after the Gym Battle. Ichtacya is quick to approach while Sol stands back and raises a paw as a greeting.

Sol: <Hey Aeeeeee~>

-is suddenly glomped to near-death!-

-Ichtacya tilts head at what hast just happened, and, relaxed in the knowledge that it wasn't her this time, goes greet Ammy.

Ichtacya: <Hello there~> -- barks happily -- <We were watching the battle but the Gym is so humid… Wouldn't you have one of those warm mons with you?>

Sol -to Dogs: <Uhm… oookay what is going on~?> -- purrs.

Snowbelle Gym 1

-With Ammy transformed into a Volcarona and doing the Sun thing (kawaai desu etc), Ichtacya just sits there and lets herself be bathed, enjoying the moment.

-Sol meanwhile lets herself be dried a bit from the huuuugs-

Snowbelle Gym A

-Silent and the others observe the Nasty Tactic Wulfric puts up-

Roc: <…Now that's barely annoying.> -- yawns.

Ichtacya -to Pierre: <Give them paiiiiiin!> -- growls, turns to Silent -- <We should use items more often!>