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Brave New World Mods ([personal profile] bravenewmods) wrote in [community profile] bravenewworld2016-01-19 08:47 pm

The Elite Four Strikes

An unsettling calm hung over the streets of Union, a chilly, early morning fog settling in. The words of their newest visitors were unwelcome, and when word spread that the two would be leaving at sunrise, the people were grateful, if not a bit apprehensive. The Elite Four, their Champion, and the whole of Ever Grande—their radical ideologies were not only off-putting, but their methodology was more than a bit off-putting. They would need to be watched, closely.

In the early hours of the morning, warp bands around Union buzzed with life, a gentle light spilling from the devices. “Hello again, friends.”

It was her.

Her voice rang clear, and while her face wasn’t present, one could hear the smile in her voice. “I hope I didn’t wake any of you up. I wanted to thank you all for being so hospitable to Alina and myself, at least initially. But talk about the Union chill. Normally I like a little cold, but this is a bit much.

“When we first heard about Union, we were excited. Finally, we had found a worthy ally for our cause. So you can imagine our... disappointment, when we saw your true colors. You’re nothing but cowards! And here I thought, a city championing for peace, who were blessed by the Gods themselves, willing to live alongside pokémon without subjugating them to your will, would be able to understand the world that we wish to create. Instead, you hide behind your wall, hide behind others, and assume that by ‘defending yourself’ or those you deem unable or unfit to fight that you’ve somehow absolved yourself from guilt.”

Her voice grew cold, turning deep; “People like that make me sick.”

“Divinity is wasted on you, to be quite honest.” Her voice bounced again, chipper and clear. “If you can’t walk alongside us, then you’ll only serve as stepping stones toward a peaceful tomorrow. Union, like Glacier and so many other settlements before it, will serve as an example to those who wish to defy the will of the Gods. The pit of humanity needs to learn its place, crawling on its belly in fear from the true inheritors of the earth. We lay ourselves prostrate to their glory!

“Union believes that they’re able to decide what is right and what is just, but I disagree. I bring to you, the divine word of the Gods themselves! Listen well, people of Union, and all others! This is the world we seek to create, our perfect vision of peace! Hear me, O Great One, and come to my aid. Strike down these heretics where they stand!”

BMG: Gates to Infinity: Clash with Kyurem!

Answering Sveta’s call, a great dragon bearing the frost of the deepest winter appeared in the center of the city. With a roar of power, it’s unearthly presence sent waves of fear in the souls of even the bravest citizens of Union. Opening it’s vicious maw, it unleashed an enormous roar, a battle cry of deafening proportions, a Hyper Voice attack! While the sound was ear splitting to all who dwelt within Union, its power was focused. The great Signal Tower, a beacon of Union technology and innovation, began to crack heavily. Jagged scars appeared as chunks of stone fell unbidden from the tower. It still stood—but against such an assault, not for much longer. The force of the blast sent cracks sprawling through nearby towers as panicked shrieks began to echo throughout the city, a chorus of terror at the power of the god before them.

But in that moment, the humans were not alone. Two high-pitched cries met the titanic roar as twin dragons flew to Union’s aid, spiraling around the mighty ice dragon and attacking with twin Dragon Breath attacks. Once again, the great hounds and birds, as well as the Lady of the Moon and the Lord of Nightmares, Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, Entei, Raikou, Suicune, Cresselia and Darkrai stood at Union’s side, unleashing their own attacks. The people of Union felt the blessings of the gods with them. Here they would have to stand and fight—drive back the invaders and save their fair city!

[OOC: With the damage to the signal tower, Warp Band communication is offline and Pokemon cannot be summoned - thankfully the habitat is close and your Pokemon allies will come to your aid as the logs begin]
untalented: (action -- what the fuck)

[personal profile] untalented 2016-01-20 02:39 pm (UTC)(link)
...

What the fuck is wrong with you?!

[The usual filter is gone through this strange telepathic broadcast...]
conquerorofwaves: (pissed off)

[personal profile] conquerorofwaves 2016-01-20 07:10 pm (UTC)(link)
Again! Before she revealed herself to be a homicidal maniac! I don't find any kind of zealot or murderer attractive... yeah, nice face but the heart turned out to pretty damn ugly.
untalented: (incredibly unsure)

[personal profile] untalented 2016-01-20 07:19 pm (UTC)(link)
The prettiest berries can be poisonous. That applies to women too.

[Then, almost as an afterthought...]

Only a blasted idiot falls for that kind of trick.

[He's not aware that his insult was communicated.]


conquerorofwaves: (Glaring hard)

[personal profile] conquerorofwaves 2016-01-20 07:24 pm (UTC)(link)
Well excuse me for liking to give people a chance instead of being paranoid. I'm not going to live my life constantly second-guessing everyone, because you can't ever find peace if you half-expect everyone to have a knife behind their back.

[His tail thrashes in irritation]

I give them a chance, if they prove themselves not worthy of trust, then I'll deal with it.
untalented: (facepalm)

[personal profile] untalented 2016-01-20 07:32 pm (UTC)(link)
And that mindset is exactly how people get in trouble...
Edited 2016-01-20 19:33 (UTC)
conquerorofwaves: (siiiiigh)

[personal profile] conquerorofwaves 2016-01-20 07:37 pm (UTC)(link)
And you know? I don't care. It's exhausting to be looking for enemies, you might be safer, but are you happy locking yourself up like that?

Because I'll tell you - fuck that noise. having lived in a city where everyone who isn't a native is treated like an enemy to be executed on sight? That's not a happy way to live, and I don't want to go back to that.
untalented: (action -- what the fuck)

[personal profile] untalented 2016-01-20 07:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Get the fuck off your high horse, Sinbad. I know all that noise better than you think.

Realistically-- everyone alive out there?


conquerorofwaves: (what's with this guy)

[personal profile] conquerorofwaves 2016-01-20 08:13 pm (UTC)(link)
[He fumes, then there's almost a sense of sagging]

...Sorry, that kind of thing's important to me. I don't like feeling like it's stupid to try.

[The young man scans the area]

There's a lot of damage, some fires, I've seen injuries, but no causalities yet so far on this block. Please let it stay that way
untalented: (chinscratch)

[personal profile] untalented 2016-01-20 08:16 pm (UTC)(link)
[It's never stupid to try, it's just stupid to make the same mistake repeatedly. Waver's seen shit in Sanctuary, and he's rightfully paranoid-- it's the Magi's way of life.]

Fucking hell. I don't have enough healing spells for this kind of shit.
conquerorofwaves: (I swear on my honor)

[personal profile] conquerorofwaves 2016-01-20 08:23 pm (UTC)(link)
[A shaky breath can be heard, while he's good at hiding it in his speaking voice, his mental voice betray he's actually nervous as hell]

I know you'll do what you can, that's all anyone can ask. I'm sending Focalor and Badr to look around to see where Ever Grande is concentrated at, I'm not a healer, so I'm going to go fight - drive them out before anyone else gets hurt.

[His tone starts to become firmer at the last few words, more sure of himself and determined]
untalented: (snerky)

[personal profile] untalented 2016-01-20 11:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Don't get yourself killed. Being a hero isn't worth your life.

[But scouting out East toward Ever Grand....he might send his Xatu out that way once the chaos died down.]
conquerorofwaves: (Impish smile)

[personal profile] conquerorofwaves 2016-01-20 11:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Don't plan on it, I have something I need to do, and can't do it if I die here.

[There's a beat]

And I have friends here, they'll help me as much I help them... we're not doing this alone.
untalented: (studious)

[personal profile] untalented 2016-01-20 11:28 pm (UTC)(link)
Right. That's what 'Union' means-- and what that bitch will never understand.
conquerorofwaves: (You are going to move... there!)

[personal profile] conquerorofwaves 2016-01-21 12:30 am (UTC)(link)
Not a word I like to use, but... yeah, that describes her well, doesn't it? Her and that god, we did help drive off the first time, and now we got more gods here.
untalented: (stubborn)

[personal profile] untalented 2016-01-21 01:38 am (UTC)(link)
As you just said, we're not alone; we'll do this how we always do.