Event end - Mega Evolution

[bravenewmods]

As people face their fears and insecurities, the images slowly fade away as they are funneled into a singular cavern room. The walls are lined with floating images - records of the trials faced playing across the walls. Hovering above the floor in the center of the room is a strange Pokémon, its eyes closed in meditation. As more people enter the room, the swirling memories begin to form around the Pokémon, coalescing into a symbol. As the images merge with the Pokémon, it appears changed.

Greetings, Humans of the New World.

The voice is soft, warm, and nurturing.

I am Diancie. I guard the gate to the final evolution. I have heard much of you. I am pleased to say that others have spoken quite highly of you. I am here to give you a gift, one never before granted to humanity. But then, many among you are not entirely human anymore, are you?

Be warned, the power I give today is not to be taken lightly. We have observed your progress and we are pleased with your triumphs. Sparing your kind was not a mistake! It is our hope that you will use this for good use.

[OOC: With that, the event has officially ended and things will return to normal. Characters may use this post to ask questions of Diancie.]

Comments

[punchesyu]

Woah, seriously? That must of been some seriously intense battles. [Based off of what he just watched the legendary in front of him do, he wonders what it would be like for other pokémon, and other Enlightened. It was so cool.]

You say that you've been waiting down here for a long time for us, but there's been some people that could already sorta do what you just did with their pokémon. Did they come down here too already? Or is it by coming down here, the only way to awaken Mega Evolution?

[bravenewmods]

Yes.

[That one word carries with it enough gravity that Yosuke probably won't want to start going on about how cool Mega battles must have been.]

Those people discovered the Mega Stones in the ruins of old and created replicas. They are functionally similar, but... they do not understand how it came to be about... nor what it means.

[punchesyu]

[He definitely catches the hint, swallowing before he runs his mouth more.]

So you're saying that without that understanding, it might be easy for them to abuse it. It sounds like this new ability comes with its own dangers. Something that history can only tell us.

[Because Diancie didn't sound too happy just now.]

[bravenewmods]

The bond between trainer and Pokemon is not one that is lightly formed.

[Diancie continues to sound grave as the walls of the cave begin to shimmer gently.]

It is tempting to forge forwards towards the final stage of evolution, but... it is not a step that all Pokemon should make.

[punchesyu]

[He nods, understanding that much. Even the bonds he shares with the few pokémon he has came at a price.]

Why do you say that? Is there something about the Mega Evolution that we should be wary of?

[bravenewmods]

Be wary of its allure.

[A slight pause.]

I mean simply... that not all Pokemon are meant to evolve. There is strength in evolution - but there is strength in constancy as well. Evolution is not a means to an end.

[punchesyu]

I understand. [He pauses, thinking of his last question he'll plague the pokémon with before he goes.]

Diancie, one last thing- who was it that spoke highly of us? And by us, did you mean the humans from Union, or the entire human race itself?

[bravenewmods]

[She laughs lightly once more - it sounds like windchimes clanking in the breeze.]

If they have not chosen to show themselves, I shall not betray their secrets. But surely you must have known that you were never alone in that forest.

[Not that Yosuke comes from the forest, but she couldn't know that.]

As for that... we cannot speak of those whom we do not know.

[punchesyu]

Aw man...I was hoping you'd at least give us a hint after everything that happened to get here...!

[He whines to her, but he'll just have to accept it.]



Ah! What I mean to say is, thanks. For the Mega Evolution and the warnings and all. I promise we'll put it to good use.

[bravenewmods]

[she heard that whine, yosuke]

I trust that you will do so.

[you'd better]

But now, I fear our meeting must conclude. Please... always treasure what you have earned here today.

[A final bow as Diancie bids her farewells.]