The Elite Four Strikes

[bravenewmods]

The battle is joined. The gods of Union, while mighty, seem to pale in comparison to the singular dragon of ice. Although they strive mightily to avoid damaging the city, already the mysterious blue dragon has been flung directly into a tower, earning itself a nasty gash over its eye, much to the dismay of the red dragon. While it has rejoined the fight, it is clear that the gods alone are not enough - the people of Union will have to step forward if they are to save their beloved city. The cries of the wounded and terrified citizens echo through the streets as the flames of battle rage. Now is the time - they must be stopped!

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[9tailedtemptress]

It seemed like the battle was over, done. At least the one they had been facing just moments ago. Not really caring wether the assailant lived or died, she let her flames dwindle down and let out a small sigh as she turned away and hugged Kid and Karthy close. "Thank you..." she whispered lightly, much to the duo's surprise but they nuzzled against her nonetheless.

After the embrace, Ahri stood up and gave the scene a once over before going to continue assisting in the retreat. Getting the last bits of citizens into the safe area and leaving the convincing and apprehending of the bastard to the rest. Don't give him a chance to hurt anyone else... was all she voiced mentally before going to help the evacuees.

[wise_maiden]

"Is your price of failure so high that it transcends the bonds you've made with your companions? Are you so hardened that the only way you know how to respond is with death and destruction?"

She's not an idealist, more disgusted than outright angry by his actions. It was just like facing down the extremists in Glacier. That seemingly rock solid motivation with no room for any other possibilities. If Sanctuary hadn't been freed, she might have even understood, down the line. A scary thought.

Waver, don't be a hero! Stay clear!

Her Pikachu sneaks in close during the scuffle, with an attempt to nuzzle the strange man, and his Pokemon if they make any signs of retaliation.

[bravenewmods]

[The efforts of the party are not in vain and the man, bereft of strength as he is, is wrestled away from his pill.]

Victory or death. That is the price we agreed to, human or Pokemon. They know as well as I do. Saving me is no good, I won't tell you anything and eventually she will come for me and finish it. I was trying to take the painless way out, but you deny me that. Union is a cruel place.

[soulofmagus]

"We are cruel...?"

There is such genuine sorrow for this man after she hears his words. Sophia has no desire to see him dead, in spite of his actions here, or perhaps because of them. There is a genuinely sad noise from the pidove on his head, underscoring her words. "We would never make such demands of people...Your city and its people truly have no faith in others, do you." They really would do anything to avoid the consequences of their own actions.

Then words he has uttered click together and slowly she sinks to her knees, until her eyes are level with their captive. Though her eyes are wet with unshed tears, her voice is steady and direct. "...If you were to release your bond mates and send them away from here, would Alina spare them? Or would they too be 'cleaned up'?"

[untalented]

The words lit a fire in Waver's heart, and his eyes flashed with a sudden intensity at the sheer irrationality of what the man was suggesting.

"You say it's 'cruel,'" he spat, "but what makes you think you deserve anything less after what your people did today? Peoples homes and livelihoods have been destroyed because of this senslessness

"What makes you think that you actually deserve to die after tonight?"

Perhaps it was cruel, but death felt like a cheap escape. Even if they learned nothing, safeguarding this man's life might be worth something in the future.

And, if not, living with the weight of these actions was a greater punishment than anything Death could offer.

[wise_maiden]

Raine frowned. She really hadn't wanted to pile on with what the others had already said, but the lack of logic in the man's words was almost too frustrating to not say anything. Not after the Glacier experience. Not after growing up in an occupied city. Not after watching helpless people suffer, unasked for, while someone else's whims were pushed upon them unasked for.

"You're the one who came here trying to inflict death and suffering upon people who had done nothing to you, and yet you try to condemn us for not allowing you the supposed easy way out in return? To escape any responsibility at all, including harm to your fellow companions? Pathetic."