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.]

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[conquerorofwaves]

[He puts a hand over his heart - before instinctively wrapping his arms around Badr as the Dragonair wraps around him]

The final evolution...? So that's why the tests were so harsh then?

[bravenewmods]

[Her expression grows grave at these words.]

I fear the paths of these caves are not for the weak-willed. We do not face stronger demons than those that dwell within our own hearts.

...Perhaps I ought to put up a warning sign.

[conquerorofwaves]

[He laughs]

Never underestimate human curiosity - we're worse then Meowths in that sense, a warning sign might make people rush in.

[Though the laughter falls, his expression turning serious]

You're not wrong - it weren't for my friends helping me, all of my friends... I might've made it here, but I would be far worse shape then I am now.

[bravenewmods]

Perhaps that, too, is reflective of this power.

[Her voice warms.]

The final evolution once represented the truest of bonds between trainer and Pokemon. As you forge on this path yourselves... let it represent all that you have seen here - the bonds of trust and friendship. Between humans, between Pokemon, and between both our kinds.

[conquerorofwaves]

I understand. No one can truly be alone, not in this world - especially not now. That path may be forged by my own hands, but Badr, Focalor, Yuuna, Morgiana, Waver, Xiu, all of them will help show me the way.

I swear on my father's name, and my mother's honor that I will do what my heart tells me to do.

[bravenewmods]

[At these words, Diancie elegantly sweeps down into a curtsy of sorts, her veil-like ribbons flowing behind her.]

Yes... You and those who are like you... You are truly worthy of this gift. It is my privilege to have finally met those who will achieve what so many have only dreamed.

[conquerorofwaves]

[He couldn't help but laugh a little, bowing in response, looking more like the kid he actually is then the adult he had to act like]

It is a pleasure to meet you as well.

[bravenewmods]

[She'll lift her head.]

Are there any questions you wish to ask of me, child of man?

[conquerorofwaves]

[He considers the questions on his mind as he straightens up]

Why is it that now we'd be considered worthy of this? Or rather... what is going to happen that you think we need this?

[bravenewmods]

[She shakes her head lightly.]

Many times have I heard that... but was it not you who chose to enter this cave? This power has been waiting until a time when those who were worthy of it would come to claim it.

It seems that time is now.