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First Station - Wake-Up Call! [Action/Video]

Action - At The Forest Shrine!

Che~rubi~! Che~rubi~! Cheru~ Cheru~ Cherubi~! [~Springtime, spring time! Lovely, wonderful spring~ time!~ Such is the song that's been playing in the Forest Shrine early this lovely morning, thanks to the musically gifted Cherubi dancing on and around the the alter itself. She gladly continues to sing about Spring. Over. And Over. And over...

Not too far from the alter is a make-shift campsite, with one human snoring away in his sleeping bag while his four Pokemon companions gather off to the side for a quick and quiet discussion.]

Lu-ri rio. [~We need to drive that thing away before Right wakes up.~ Soft Steel is telling his comrades, looking rather irritatedly at the musical, fruity Pokemon.]

Lil lilli. [~But it looks so intensely happy! It'd seems awful for us to drive her off just for that. And she has such a wonderful voice, too!~ Wagon waves her bow-decorated tail in hope while glancing at their musical guest.]

Li Deerling. [~Maybe nice to listen to while you're eating appetizers, but not for every single course of the meal.~ Kisetsu complained in-between mouthfuls of yet more Poffins.]

...Do-dove? [~It-it wouldn't be too dangerous for one of you to approach it, right?~ Usopp peered hesitantly around Kisetsu's flanks while the Deerling remains laying in his spot.]

Snnnnnrrrrnk! [Right mumbled something and just turned over in his sleep.]

[Soft Steel simply gives the Pidove a judging stare. ~...Usopp, you're a bird. It's a fruit. I'm sure even you can figure it out.~ He then turns to the Lillipup. ~And Wagon, think about it. Right's been praying to the Eternal Lords for three nights now for a sign that we'll get into that theater group. And you know him best. What would you expect him to do if he sees that being on the alter? He points towards the Cherubi.]

[~He might think that it's a sign and--Iyaan! I see your point!~ Wagon whined a little. ~Still...we can't just harm the little girl...~]

[Usopp, however, had taken one good look at the Cherubi, actually thought about the Riolu's words...and started hooting wildy like an angry Noctowl from his hiding spot. ~Graaaugh! I am Shadow Moon! The biggest, deadliest, and hungriest Noctowl in all of the Great Forest! All who cross me will be devoured by my demonic appetite!~]

Nnnnngh... [Right groaned and rolled away from the group, trying to cover his ears with his pillow.]

Rrrrrrrio! [~What are you doing, you feather-brained idiot!?~ Sot Steel growled at the Pidove.]

[~Scaring it off, of course! I'm a pro at this; don't worry!~]

[~Not when you're right here! And not at that volume!~ Soft Steel is keeping one eye on their human friend, hoping that Right will remain asleep just long enough for the Cherubi to get tired and go away.]

[~Don't Noctowls only come out at night anyway?~ Kisetsu gives Usopp a rather annoyed look; dude, he's trying to eat here...]

[~Ahhh...you have a point...~ Usopp cleared his throat...and started shouting as loud as he could in perfect Pigeot. ~HARK, ALL WHO INVADE MY DOMAIN! I AM BLOODWING, THE DEMONIC PIGEOT OF THE ENTIRE GREAT FOREST! HOW DARE YOU DISTURB ME DURING MY MORNING HUNT OF HELPLESS--~]

U~so~pp! Shuddaaaap! [Right awoke with a growl, throwing his camping pillow as hard as he could in the bird's direction.]

PIIIIIIIII!!! [And with that girlish screech, Usopp immediately flew out of danger's way...only to end up trying to hide behind the Deerling's head.]

[Unfortunately, this is causing said Deerling to be blinded by the bundle of fear-shaken feathers, which in turn causes the deer Pokemon to try and shake the bird off. ~Hey! Get outta my face so I can finish breakfast!~]

[~Save meeee! Spare my liiiife!~]

Bi~ Cheru~ Bi~ Ru~ Bi Cheru, Bi Cheru~bi! [~Life is love! Love is Life! Sprint is Love and Life!~ The Cherubi, after watching that whole scene, simply updates her song in response to these events.]

[~I-Iyaan...Right so cruel...~ Wagon whined from her position beneath the pillow...since she was the one that got hit with it instead.]

Huh? [Right looked among his Pokemon first for the song...and then slowly turned to look at the Cherubi waltzing on top of the alter of the Forest Shrine.] Wait a minute...it can't be... [His face lit up with hope.] Are you the sign I've been waiting for?!

[The Riolu simply groaned and put his face into his paw.]

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[Sometime later in the day, everyone on the Warp Band will receive the feed of a young male adult dressed in a Union-style winter outfit, sitting with a pouting Lillipup on his lap and a humming fruit sitting on his shoulder munching on a Poffin being held up by her new human friend. Said human is looking a little tired, but he's got a big, hopeful grin on his face.]

Hello, everyone! Right here! Ah, to all my friends and family - sorry for taking off without warning you guys earlier. I thought I might spend a little time around the Forest Shrine and use the peace around this area to practice for an upcoming audition. With my new lucky friend Springtime here-- [Right nods to the Cherubi on his shoulder.] --I think we're finally ready to do it. So...just wanted to let everyone know that I'm okay, we're all okay, and we'll be returning home shortly!

And, ah...Haruka, wasn't it? If you're seeing this, know that I'll be over at the Divine Theater soon for that audition! Hope your ready for it like I am!

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Eon! Jolteon! [ You've met Trainer! Gosh, Trainer is just perfect. Trainer can do everything. And Trainer never pushes Gold away for good when he messes up, which is important, since he messes up a lot. Trainer talks big but she looks after everyone in this whole theater!

Ah, except for Trainer's Trainer, who looks after her. Gold cocks his head. Did you know humans shed their fake fur when they like each other? ] Eon ee!

[ Haruka twirls her blade in one hand. Interesting credentials. ] Then you know the defender has control in stage fighting. It's not actually about antagonism, but teamwork.

[ Her sword darts out to click against Right's. ] Let's go onstage.

Lip! Lipup pup! [~Oh, yes! It's all part of how humans mate with each other!~ Wagon quips as she joined the Pokemon trio.]

...Lu? [~...how do you know that? Right hasn't mated with anyone yet.~ Soft Steel looks at his friend, head tilting to one side as his main sign of curiosity.]

Pup pup Lillip! [~He hasn't yet - how intensely sad for him! - but his parents do all the time. I remember that being one of the big things I learned when he first took me in.~]

[Thankfully, Right isn't paying attention to what the Pokemon are saying right now; otherwise, the poor boy would be turning beet red. As it is, though, he grins and nods in agreement at Haruka.] Got it! Let's go, then.

[As they headed towards the stage, though, the Riolu did glance back at Gold. ~...you said that there's someone here called Trainer's Trainer. Who's that?~] Ri?

[ Whoa. It's part of mating. Gold takes this in, wondering if that's where all the eggs in the Theater are coming from. He feels like he's pondered these questions before, but none of his ponderings ever seem to bear fruit....

Ah, and Trainer's Trainer is the one she mates with! ] Jolt! Jolt jolteon! [ Trainer's Trainer makes sure his Trainer doesn't get into too much trouble, and cheers her up when she's feeling sad. And lots of times they touch paws. It makes his Trainer happy. You'll meet her soon if you hang out here! She's super nice! ] Eee!

[ Haruka shrugs off a chill of premonition, taking up her place on the stage and waiting for Right to join her. ] Another thing about performing here. You have to be prepared for anything.

[ And with that, she lunges. Once they engage in sparring she'll stagefight properly, but everybody gets the reflex test. ~~If it makes you feel any better, Right, she tried to gut-punch Takuto.~~ ]

Riolu? Lulu... [~Ah, so they're mates, then? I never realized that a human could be another human's trainer...~ The wheels certainly are turning in Soft Steel's head.]

Lil~! [~Iyaan! How fascinating!~ Wagon wagged her tail in excitement.]

[Really, more would've been said, but then Right yelped as he barely managed to block the lunge in time. All five of Right's Pokemon looked towards their human in surprise, with at least Wagon and Soft Steel on full alert.]

...Anything. Okay...I think I can do that. [Right's a little wide-eyed, but it doesn't take him long to attempt pushing Haruka back and thus earn a little space for himself. His Imagination's already kicking into gear and attempting to form a winning image in his head.]

[ Nice. Okay. Time for choreography. Haruka steps back, mimicking being the person on the defensive to see how well Right will follow that "story" - so far so good. And what if she steps slightly to the side to change the angle of her approach? Will he exchange roles and start pretending to be defending, or does he intend to pursue until he gets the "touch"?

Gold has nodded to confirm that Trainers can Train other Trainers, but this part where the humans try to poke each other with sticks is interesting, so he sits down to watch it, too. Does anybody here know what they're doing? He's been told not to hit people. Except for him it's always an accident. ] Jolt.

[Right does follow Haruka's lead whens he mimics being on the defensive, but it does take him a few seconds while he blocks to realize that her slight side-step may be a signal to exchange roles. However, that is when the image formed in his mind: a fierce battle, where the two of them are evenly matched and no side appears to truly gain the upper hand until the very end.

So, he pretends to be defensive for a few moments, appearing to have accepted the switched roles. However, it's only a sudden shifting of his shoulders to indicate his advancement as he pretends to try and surprise Haruka into being in the defensive role again.]

Lip! [~They're play-fighting! Nothing to worry about.~ Wagon explains confidently, fully used to seeing such scenes during her time as Right's theater partner.]

Pi...do? [~So...he's not in danger, right?~ Usopp inquires curiously, hopping a little so as to keep away from Gold - just in case of any static discharge.]

Olu... [~Pretend or not, Right still may not win...~ Soft Steel hasn't taken his eyes off of the two humans for even one split second. He's carefully observing every step and sword swing, taking everything into account.]

[ What's his plan? Haruka blocks swords with Right, exerting pressure but not enough to disarm him unless he wanted to be disarmed. Is he fencing seriously? No, he's trying to exert control over the narrative. She supposes she did set that precedent, huh....

Interesting. Time to test something else. Haruka plays defensive, parrying every thrust but letting Right back her along the stage. ] And one last thing about stage fighting. It's ultimately about restraint.

[ She steps forward towards Right's sword. Can he stop the pattern he's set before he hits her with it? Whatever the outcome, her expression won't change. Gold, however, barks in alarm. Look out, Trainer!!! ] Jolt!!

ACK!! [Right tries to stop that last blow in time, but there was so much force behind it as it was that he barely manages to alter it so that it ends up as a glancing blow instead of a serious one.] Crap--sorry! Didn't see that last body cue...

Riiii... [~Ugh, Right, not again...~ Soft Steel winces and shakes his head in frustration. ~You must be more aware--~] Ri--

Pipi?! Pido-pipipi! [~Why'd you stop!? C'mon, Right - she's wide open! Take her down!~ Usopp coos and flaps excitedly.]

[ Haruka doesn't even flinch when the sword hits her, though her eyebrows do draw closer together as if she's thinking something over. Okay, so that needs work. But he's not incorrigible. And he definitely seems like the type who'd be onboard for discovering they're out to save the world...

Her sword comes up, sweeping along the outside to nearly score a touch on Right's shoulder. No matter how he moves, she'll stop it right before it touches down. This is how it's done, for the record. Pretending to be stabbed is optional - for now. ]

[Right could block that hit. He should be able to block it, even with his current level of reflexes and stage-fighting skills. But he still feels a little guilty about actually hitting Haruka. He's seen those eyebrows drawing closer, but have mistaken it as her being disappointed and angry at his slip-up.

Thus, he "pretends" to be too slow to block the hit, and pretends to flinch from the fake stab. It's all very dramatic, bordering on over-dramatic.]

Pup... [~Iyaan, he's doing it again...~ Wagon whines as she lays on her belly in a pout.]

[~...again?~ Came the chorus reply from Springtime, Kisetsu, and Usopp.]

O... [~Right thinks that Haruka's mad, so he gave away that hit in order to make up for it.~ Soft Steel sighs and shakes his head, crossing his arms. ~Her aura has no trace of anger, though, so it's pointless.~] Ri-lu.

Jol jol! [ Gold finds Soft Steel's description fascinating. You can tell when Trainer's mad? It took him forever to get the hang of that, and even now he isn't sure sometimes. You're almost as good as Trainer's Trainer! That's impressive.

The Trainer in question, however, smirks at Right's "acting". In this regard, he's perfect for this troupe. Nothing is too much for the kind of absurd scripts they end up using. He'll be useful. ]

You'll do. [ And then, suddenly, in comes her sword - real force, real technique. She'll try to flick her wrist around his, disarming him by catching the hilt of his weapon on hers. Reflexes. Always practice the reflexes.

Besides, hey, if he holds onto his sword after she earnestly tried to knock it away, she'll really want him on her team. ]

[Soft Steel's about to explain his (species') innate aura-reading ability, but then noticed the sudden lack of play-pretend in Haruka's stance. ~Right, look out!~] RIOOO!

[Hearing his friend's warning, Right gritted his teeth as he barely managed both block that sudden blow and to hold on to his sword.] What the hell?! I said I was sorry!

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I know. [ Haruka puts a bit more pressure on those swords - he did it, he actually maintained his grip, she's ~~fuller of herself than she thinks she is~~ extremely impressed - then steps back, releasing Right from the bout and tucking her sword under her arm. ] You pass. So do your Pokémon.

[ Soft Steel saw it coming, and all. That's what Riolus do, yes, but...even so. ]

[It takes a moment for it to hit all of them...but as soon as it does, Right immediately throws his hands up in the hair with a whoop of joy.] We made it!!

Biiii! [~Spring of Hope! Spring of Joy!~ Springtime cheers and dancs around her spot on Kisetsu's back.]

Pup! Pup-pup! [~We're finally gonna hit the big times!~ Wagon barks and leaps into her trainer's arms in order to cover him with doggie kisses.]

Pidove? [~So...everything's okay, then?~ Usopp laughs with relief, before collapsing into a pile of feathers that has previously molted off of him in his final moment of fright. Great Gods, Haruka, don't scare him by trying to hurt his new human friend for real!]

...Ling? [~...so since Right's okay now, can we go get more food?~ Kisetsu, as always, have his priorities in order.]

[Soft Steel, however, looks a little mystified over that final test. That move...that felt more like a real attack instead of a pretend one. He tilts his head to one side, giving Haruka a curious look.]

[ Oh, did something good happen? Gold jumps back up onto all four paws, barking happily and walking in a circle around his Trainer. Hooray! Hooray! For whatever just happened! Are you done? Can he help put things away?

....oh no, Usopp! Back he goes to the Pidove. Are you okay? A good thing happened! ] Jolteon?

[ Haruka sees that look from Soft Steel out of the corner of her eyes, but aside from that side of her smile quirking upwards, doesn't acknowledge it. Instead she sticks out a hand for Right to shake. ] We practice hard, here. But if you're up for that, bring your things over.

[Right immediately shakes the offered hand with excited glee.] Don't worry; we'll give it our best while we're here!

[Usopp, meanwhile, is slowly looking up at Gold from his spot in the small pile of feathers. ~Oh, don't mind me...just relieved that your human didn't really harm mine...~] Pi...dove-dove...

Jolt jolt eee! [ Gold is glad of that too. Do you need help getting up? You could...perch on his nose, or something. He will try very very hard not to spark. Is it okay if he gets closer?

Haruka keeps smirking even once the handshake's done. ] Move in whenever.

[ Fearless leader doesn't do details. Get used to it. ]

[And almost immediately, Usopp's back onto his feet, chirping and cooing away like he never collapsed in the first place. ~Nope, nope! I'm perfectly alright now! Just got my second wind and everything!~] Pi-pi~!

Yessir! [Right's too happy right now to be awfully concerned about the lack of details. He turns back towards his Pokemon.] C'mon, guys! Let's go eat and pack up tonight, so that we can move in over the next couple of days!

[All of his Pokemon cheers at the idea of food, and happily follow their human friend as he started to head out the door.]

[ Haruka smiles as she watches Right make his way out of the theater. She'll have to make sure they've got some of the spare rooms clean....no, scratch that, Mr. Mime is probably all over that already. Same with stocking the larder. You can show your way out, new kid. Only Rhyhorn get coddled around here.

Gold follows, though, barking happily to his new friends. See you again soon, right? You'll have a lot of fun here! ] Jolt jolteoon! Jol jol! ]

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