Ruins Exploration!

[brandnewshoes]

Who: Estelle, Domri, Eiji, Right, Taki
When: Friday the 8th!
Where: Ruins East of the Swamp!
Log Deputy: Void

[Estelle's been into ruins before, but new explorations are something else. The experienced Seeker doesn't quite think of herself that way, but she should get used to it, she realizes. She walks forward a couple steps, then smacks her staff into the ground. Behind her, Dogi the Golurk... well, lurks.]

I think the entrance is ahead.

[That's for the benefit of her companions. She trudges ahead, boots laced up tight, and squints.]

Wonder what we'll find!

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[brandnewshoes]

[Estelle hesitates, then she smiles.]

It must have been a little lonely. Do you need or want anything? I've got some supplies and-- [She looks back at the others.] --I'm sure we can help with anything else we don't have on hand.

[radeonthecity]

[Domri nods in agreement with Estelle.]

We can, but why don't you come with us? There are lots of humans in Union you could meet. I bet your master wouldn't mind if you took a break from working for a bit to see what it's like outside.

[lunchleader]

Yeah! And we can even show you the ocean and the Lake Shrine, and all the other good places around here.

[bravenewmods]

Despite having no mouth, the Kingdra seems to smile.

Nay, children, I cannot leave this spot. But perhaps, a deal can be made. I have some artifacts in my possession. Perhaps 'tis time they saw light once again. Give me a story or tale of the world as you see it, and I shall reward each of you.

[brandnewshoes]

You got it! Let's see, uh... someone wanna go first? Or I can. Lemme think up a good one!

Apologies for the tl;dr and for the delay!

[lunchleader]

A story, huh...? [Right mulls over the stories that he's either read or heard from his grandpa over the years.] ...ah! I got one!

[He clears his throat.] Once upon a time, on the edge of a village, there lived a old couple. The husband was a woodcutter who only took what he needed, and his wife was a good woman who treated Pokemon well and washed their clothes in the river. One day, while the wife was out washing clothes, she spotted a huge Pecha Berry floating down the river. She carried it into the house, but slowly because it was so big and heavy.

However, a surprise was in store for her, because as soon as she cut it open, out popped a little boy! This little boy explained that he was sent as a gift from Heaven to the old couple, since they've been good people and were only lacking a child in their lives. Both the wife and her husband were thrilled to have a child of their own, and named him Momotarou - "Pecha boy."

Momotarou grew up in the village of his parents, learning to defend himself and his home from any dangers. He was strong and brave, as well as kind and hard-working. He never hesitated to lend a hand when it was needed, but had little tolerance for bullies and other cruel beings. Plus, he shows as much kindness as his mother does.

One day, Momotarou heard about the Oni over at Onigashima Island. The Oni were fierce monsters - humans cursed to have huge fangs and huge horns poking out from their hair. Neither human nor Enlightened, nor even Pokemon...they were true monsters, trampling villages in the area and taking everyone's treasures and food. They even attack and kill Pokemon - sometimes to eat them, but often out of sport. Once Momotarou heard what they were doing, he told his parents that he was going to stop the Oni. They tried to stop him, but he already made up his mind - he was going to defeat the Oni and get everything back from them. So, his parents made him some millet dumplings for him to take on his journey.

And so, Momotarou set off towards Onigashima Island. Along the way, he came across an Growlithe, who asked for one of his dumplings to eat. "These are the most delicious dumplings in the world!" Momotarou replied. "I'm gonna eat them so that I will have strength to defeat the Oni. I can give you a dumpling, but you have to promise to come with me in return, and thus help me defeat the Oni." Growlithe agreed to go with him in exchange for a dumpling. As they traveled, Momotarou made the same deal with a Mankey, a Starly, and a Lapras.

Lapras was the last to join their group, for she lived in the waters between the mainland and Onigashima. Lapras wanted the Oni gone, but she wasn't strong enough to defeat them all. However, Momotarou and his friends promised to help her defeat the Oni together. So, she carried them across the water towards Onigashima Island. Upon landing there, they faced an immense gate...but no guards. the Oni felt that there was no need for any guards, because the gate and the walls were too high and too sheer for anyone to climb. However, Starly flew over the walls and unlatched the gates so that everyone can get inside.

And there, Momotarou and his Pokemon friend waged war against the Oni. Growlithe ran around, Biting and burning the Oni. Mankey scratched and pounded the Oni. and Starly Pecked and Gusted the Oni. Lapras froze and soaked as many Oni as she could with her ice and water powers. And Momotarou himself fight the leader of the Oni with his blade. They fought all day and into the night, until finally, the Oni leader cried:

"Enough! We surrender! Please, do not kills us"

"Do you promise not to hurt anyone ever again?" Momotaro demanded. "Do you swear never to take anything from anyone, human or Pokemon, ever again?"

"We promise! We swear on our horns to never harm another being again for as long as we lived! We will even let you take back all the treasure we took, as well as all the food that we have not yet eaten!" Now, the Oni consider swearing on their horns as important as a pinky promise to a human - and just as unbreakable, too.

And thus, Momotarou and his friends sailed away from Onigashima, carrying everyone's treasures and food back to all the affected villages. And from that day forward, humans and Pokemon were never bothered by the Oni ever again. All thanks to the teamwork of Momotarou and his friends.