bravenewworld | Descent into Darkness

As the characters arrive, they will find what appears to be a rather deep cavern. Upon entering, the caverns are quite narrow, with twists and turns everywhere and different tunnels that all seem to be interconnected. As characters travel deeper within the caverns, reality around them will start to warp, they will start to see and hear things that aren’t necessarily there - images of old enemies, past failures, voices of condemnation, visions that strike at the soul and core of the characters. Once this begins, it will only increase in power and volume, demanding it be confronted, lest they be trapped within these caves forever.

[OOC: This event will run for a week. All characters who enter the caves will be subject to some of their deepest fears, darkest demons, and most abject failures. To overcome them, characters must help each other out, finding their purpose through strength of character and resolve to move forward. In general, these visions should require characters to come to grips with themselves. Illusory images and voices can and will appear and can take any number of forms, depending on what is most appropriate to a character. Additionally, characters may thread with each other and are encouraged to help each other out to overcome these personal demons. For those who wish to take part, they are able and encouraged to narrate their own personal demons, which will be on display for everyone who enters their thread. IC threads may be made in this post.]

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[At first, Fuuka didn't even notice the young woman's voice. Instead, she was too focused on ignoring everything and keep moving along.

However, it wasn't until her Pokemon kept pulling on her hair toward Haruka that she finally said something] H-Huh? Well, I think everything one, miss. Or at least, it seems so far away though...

[ Is she lost? Haruka frowns and tries to maintain a level speaking voice. ] What are you doing here?

[And that was when Fuuka didn't know how to respond back. Instead, she just looked at the ground mumbling to herself]

To be honest, I'm not so sure either. I went in with Yukiko hoping to find the source of the radio signals but...I'm afraid I got lost as a result.

[In other words, this wasn't going to go well, was it?]

[ Split off from friends. That is rough. Haruka pauses, calming down - no point in snapping at the kid for things she can't help - then exhales. ] Whatever's sending those signals might not want us down here. I'll find you an exit, but you have to stay close.

[ And if that "exit" is the source, so much the better. She just hopes she can find it quickly. ]

[Oh, Fuuka wasn't expecting that. Here she thought that she might leave her behind to fend for herself. But perhaps, that was her own self esteem talking]

O-Of course, I don't want us to get lost again! But thank you so much for helping us, miss! I-I'll be sure to repay you once we get out of here!

[...] Whereever that exit might be.

[ Right, this just got more complicated. One step at a time. Haruka nods to her Rhyperior, who dutifully trudges forward and stares down at Fuuka with all the serenity of a giant hunk of rock who can bash his way wherever he darn well pleases and knows it.

But no pressure. ] Get on.

[Meanwhile, here Fuuka (and her pokemon) just stared wide eye at him having no idea how to react! While she eventually got on, it didn't stop her from having an expression that screamed shock, fear, and maybe a hint of nerviousness in between!

This was going to be fun wasn't it?]

U-Um...thank you? I never been on a Rhyperior before, I'm surprised he'll let me on him!

He's a pro. [ Well, retired pro. But World Shaking does stay rock-solid in place while his passenger(s) climb aboard, holding his tail out steady so Fuuka can rest her feet on its base. Haruka pats his arm - thanks for cooperating - and starts walking. ]

Call out if you see anything funny. [ Okay, that's this managed. As long as she's with World Shaking, Haruka can let her Pokémon look after the girl and focus on getting them out of here.

Except...which way is "out", now? ]

I-I can see that! It just feels so strange to be on top of him!

[Despite her holding on, it didn't stop her from feeling like she might fall off. That and it feels kind of weird to be sitting on top of a pokemon!

Of course, as soon as she got comfortable, she could have sworn she saw something out of the corner of her eye.

Hey...wasn't that...?] You think you can go look over there? I thought I saw something but...I don't know if it's just me.

[ Haruka glances in the direction indicated and nods at World Shaking to stay put. ] I'll be quick.

[ In this direction, wasn't it? She can't feel anything, but she wouldn't put it past this place to mess with her Psychic intuition -

There. It was out of the corner of her eyes, but Haruka could almost feel the wind moving in this still, dead landscape again.... ]

[Fuuka didn't say a word. She simply just stared straight forward as she bit her lip.

She wasn't sure if this the right thing to do but the moment that she felt everything moving still? The young girl had a feeling something would appear. But the problem was what it was.

Of course, before she could even say a word to her? The sound of laughter started to echo. However...it sounded so sinister.]

Descent into Darkness

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