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

[faithfulflame]

That's...

[She lets out a tense breath.]

That's kinder than I expected. Thank you for the reassurances.

[bravenewmods]

Of course.

[A gracious bow as befitting her current appearance.]

I have never known who it is who would walk away from this place, successful. But when I saw this large group... and when I felt your determination and your strength... I knew.

[Diancie remains still with her body bent.]

It is my honor and my privilege to present you with the power of Mega Evolution. Please use it well. I will say... that not even all of us have grasped this power, though... in some sense, that is by choice.

[faithfulflame]

Thank you, Diancie. For your insight and for the gift.

[Rei returns the bow as was proper before taking a step back.]

We are, as always, in your debt.

[bravenewmods]

[And as the two overly formal princesses continue to bow to each other, the cave walls pulse once with a strange light that settles over Rei.]

Then I ask only that you always remember what it means to bear this power - the steep path you have faced and the trials you have fought.

Farewell, child of man!

[The light fully envelops her - and in the next moment, Diancie and the cave vanishes from view, leaving her sitting just outside its mouth. It may be tempting to wonder if even the meeting was simply a dream of some sort...]