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Who: Sinbad, Saber, Martin, Hayato
What: Exploring a new area
Where: Some Badlands

[Well, he's getting some use out of the walking stick that Morgiana had give him already - Sinbad thought to himself as he examines the land before them, dry - craggy, it's got a stark beauty he thinks, though others may just see it as a bad land, looking to his Growlithe and Dragonite before looking to the rest of the group]

Looks like it's going to be really rough terrain - hope you guys are up to a lot of hiking, or flying.

Don't worry! I can help any human that stumbles!

Please allow me carry any supplies to lighten your load.

And I don't think I need to tell you guys to keep alert.

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[Sunflash has Martin's pack, Boldred is ready to carry him if needed (thank the Savior he's so small and light now), and Tiria is not too keen on all the dry nothingness. (Boar's just floating around.)]

Agreed. Be quiet, be cautious...and maybe not mention where we're from, should we run across anyone else.

[Saber, in her human form both for the sake of her companions and because humans really are better at long-distance walking, surveys the area while her newly-named Luxray, Gwendolen, keeps watch behind the group.]

I still don't have a bonded Pokémon capable of true flight, but hiking should not be difficult. If we ever decide to stop being quiet, though, I can always Warp in Agravain to burrow around obstacles.

[He had his entourage with him- he's left his rambunctious fire-type at home, thankfully. Fuji the Gogoat, is carrying most of the supplies while Goro makes sure everyone is corralled together and not wandering off.]

[This was ...definitely going to be a hike but that was fine.]

I don't either, but Nikon can barrel through just about anything, too.

[He breathes out as he waves his tail - taking a moment to focus, before slowly he lifted himself off the ground. This is the first time he attempted to do this outside of his home, if he can maintain focus, he can levitate like this. Then he plants his feet on the ground - okay, good - but save it for the really rough terrain]

Of course, I got my abilities as well. Badr promise to help carry anything if something were to happen, and there's extra canteens of water in his pack, that map suggested there isn't much here. Let's get going!

[He grins as he takes the lead, hopping on stones]

[Martin follows after, going a bit more carefully down the way. His tail is tied around his waist to keep it out of everyone's way]

The map showed there wasn't much of anything, period. I wonder if it's deserted.

[As the group traverses the badlands, they'll notice that where they're at does look very deserted, the terrain not offering much at all for any kind of life save the occasional shrub that looks as if its dying off. The arid climate hasn't been kind, and there is little pokémon life to be found.

Their path leads to a gorge, sans any sort of water source. If it had been carved out by a river, its long since dried up. It seems to lead itself into its own maze, a fantastic coloring of red, brown and white lining the walls to wonder at.

And if any of them look closely enough, they'll find footprints in the soft sand of the gorge, a pair that seem to belong to human boots and pokémon tracks.]

[He doesn't notice the tracks immediately as he examines the gorge walls, tail swaying, surprised by how smooth the surface was to the touch]

Color suggests some iron in the rocks here... that's rust.

Look! I blend in!

[He laughs softly]

You're right, but keep your voice down - looks like it's going to be a pretty windy path from here on.

Edited 2016-01-04 03:40 (UTC)

[Saber doesn't spot the tracks, but her Pokémon does. Gwendolen grew up a predator in a less harsh version of this rocky environment, after all.] Lux!

[Saber holds up a hand, then translates.]

Hold on a moment. There's footprints in the sand. Probably fresh ones, if the wind hasn't blown them away.

Edited 2016-01-04 19:12 (UTC)

Not as deserted as we thought, it looks like.

[He starts to look around for what might be a safe way to get down to the tracks. Maybe climbing down with Nikon would be the best bet, unless theres a better path.]

[Martin suddenly goes limp, slumping against Sunflash while his partners with hands move his body onto the Growlithe. His projection floats over to the tracks to try and get a good look at them without disturbing them. His voice is fainter, but still audible.]

I can't tell what sort Pokémon left these, but they go this way.

[The tracks seem to continue on for a ways, and the group will find that they are joined by another pair of tracks similar to the first. This pair leads itself further still, until the path weaves itself out of the maze and levels off with a grand view in the distance of what seems to be walls.

Tall walls, walls that hide a city. Skyscrapers can be seen on the horizon, the sun reflecting off of the glass, almost as a beacon of its existence. The path doesn't end here, it will curve in on itself and head back into what is yet another gorge, the tracks leading away from the great city in the distance.]

A city...

[He whispers, pointing it out to the group, despite the fact they really didn't need to be pointed out the obvious, his tail practically wagging in excitement]

Walls, glass - I'm not sure about you guys, but I want to take a closer look at the very least.

It looks almost like Union, but not quite. Walls and towers.

[She nods.]

We should definitely investigate.

[As the group gazes out over the city, there's another sign to be found that lies right in the dirt in front of them, spanning out over the remainder of the badlands. Footprints, massive in size, litter the terrain towards the city.

And also while they look upon it, from behind, a large patrol appears from the continuation of the gorge. Several men, with Arcanines at their sides appear. They are dressed in a military uniform, armed and looking less than pleasant.]

Hey! Stop where you are!

[The more he looked at the city, the more he could shake a bad feeling. Still, he ushered his entourage close and looks around the area with the rest of the party. He doesn't recognize those prints but the look a little too big for comfort.]

[When the voice rings out he turns, eyes going wide.]

I think we need to get out of here.

[If those uniforms are remotely familiar to someone who's been on a Calderan-Gigan battlefront, Hayato's feeling might be confirmed.]

[Martin disappears with a small poof as he 'mons approach the assembled crowd with his body. None of them look comfortable, and Boar is eyeing the soldiers, wondering who he can drain first.

Groaning, Martin sits up on Sunflash's back.]

Forgive us, we're travelers. Lost travelers.

[He's a little shaky, but he'll be back to normal in no time. He's going to play up the shakiness until he knows if he needs to fight or if they'll let them go]

[Gwendolen sniffs away at those footprints, but Saber's eyes are entirely on the approaching humans.]

My ill friend speaks truly. We mean no harm coming here. We don't even know where here is.

[None of that's a lie, after all.]

Hi! I didn't expect to see any cousins here!

[Sinbad moves as if to steady Martin, picking up on his shakiness on what Saber said as Furfur tries to make nice with the Arcanines]

We only ended up here because our friend isn't feeling well, we were hoping to find somewhere safe that he can recover.

Edited 2016-01-07 18:52 (UTC)

[Hayato will recognize the uniform of Gigan soldiers, none looking pleasant and on their guard. The pokémon eye up Furfur, knowing their orders from their trainers. They're not to speak to other pokémon unless directed to do so, and stare on with stern faces, ready for their next order.]

You've encroached upon Gigan territory. The four of you will come with us until we can figure out where you belong.

[One of the other guards snicker to themselves, and three guards with their Arcanines move to be behind the group to usher them down the path that the guards had originally come from. In the distance, it seems like there is a small compound, though it's too far away to make out much else from here.]

[Yep.]

[It takes a whole lot for Hayato to keep calm, to remember to breathe and keep his shit together. This was a delicate situation and there were others here who would not benefit from him having a meltdown. These soldiers hadn't touched them yet. There was no reason to act rashly yet.]

[His jaw tightens, however. His brows furrow. He moves his hand slightly to stop Goro from making any hasty moves.]

The four of us will be happy to leave without venturing any further. Trouble is the last thing we want.

[Civil enough, but nothing about his words suggest an ounce of begging.]

Oh, I see - your humans are the no fun types? Can't imagine putt-

Furfur. Quiet, those weapons can cause a lot of pain.

[Sinbad couldn't quite hide the scowl that crosses his face. Gigas - he remember what Morgiana told him, and the other things he picked up, he breathes out slowly to clear his head, get a feel as his eyes darted to the others. Union didn't have the warmest relationship with them, nor does Caldera. He's confident in his own skill at slipping out of harm's way, but he can't think of himself but the others, so he has to stay calm and assess the situation]

Yes... We'll just leave, no need for anything rash, Sirs.

[He repeated Hayato's sentiment as he still held Martin steady - a hand close enough to draw his sword, but biding his time]

[Saber stands her ground, even as Gwendolen arcs her back defensively against all these canines. The fact that the sword at her waist appears to be a Honedge, or half a Doublade if you can tell the difference, isn't something she's disguising now.]

We will be on our way, then.

There...isn't any indication who's land this is. Had we known, we'd've never...

[Boar, used to Martin, is ready to grab and give Martin his sword should they need it.]

[The guards don't seem convinced- the three move behind the group, while another three stand in front.]

Sorry. We have strict orders about coming across anyone who wanders farther than they should. Better hope you're not spies or something. That's going to make the difference between escorting you out or killing you here. Nothing personal. Just following orders, y'know. Now come on. It ain't far.

[The guards won't touch anyone from the party, but will make motions to prod them forward towards the encampment.]

[Going with them... is probably the worst idea, he thought - his eyes slowly moving over, noticing how Hayato seem to tense up as he himself get ready, reading the waves around them]

Ki-kill?! Come on, we didn't know, tell your humans!

[Sinbad slowly raises his hands up in surrender, his tail curling in front of him as he lowers his head]

I know but...

[Without warning, his tail suddenly snaps back, swinging to catch the three guards behind him like a massive club - he didn't even take time to register if he hit them or not as he immediately used his raised hands to initiate a cartwheel to give himself, Martin, and Saber room to maneuver, unsheathing his sword as he lands]

We really have to be going.

Boar, Boldred, Sunflash, and Tiria

Gwendolen, Agravain, Gawain, Lancelot, Edward

Goro, Fuji, Nikon, Cyclone, Kodak

Badr the Dragonite, and Furfur the Growlithe

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sorry the picture is so tiny

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another apology, overtime at work killed me

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