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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[child_of_luv]

[Minako was angry about the destruction, but she was even more angry that the woman had abandoned that Steelix to die. In recent days, Oscar had been bringing home some items in his travels around, and among them were two Full Heal potions. Calming herself down, she released the Mega Evolution and attempted to get close. She would use one on the Steelix, and then give the other to whomever else needed it badly. She knew it was risky, but she was willing to take the risk.]

We should try to free it. I don't to see it die.

[taudriver]

[Takuto lurches to his feet, badly battered and shocked at the destruction of the tower]

Get the rubble clear! Look for survivors!

[Using what remaining strength he has left, he starts pushing aside the rubble from the fallen towers, trying to probe for signs of life with his psychic powers. He's not especially worried about the Steelix and its master and is in fact avoiding them - the people of Union take priority]

[miracle_miko]

[ Her hands were shaking, fury nearly taking her over, paralyzing her on the spot. Sanae seemed to lose sight of what she was doing, until the residential towers began to fall like dominoes, leaving nothing but rubble and the struggling Steelix. Even then she was unable to act at first.

It was dying. It was going to die. Her anger ebbing, Sanae swallowed down, walking past Minako, seemingly ignoring the other girl's words. There were rites she could perform, if they had more time. Things she could do, should do. But it was suffering. She couldn't...

Even if it was an enemy, she couldn't bare to see anyone in so much pain. Her hand trembling a bit, she hesitated before finally letting it rest on the pokemon's forehead, between its eyes. ]

Be at peace.

[ It was a quick pulse, but strong and true. Water gathering around the palm of her hand, she released it in one small, focused beam, hoping that it would pierce through, and put the creature to rest as peacefully as she could. Sanae stayed there for a good long while, her lips moving, but her voice silent. She seemed to be reciting something...

But hearing Takuto's voice, she suddenly turned her head, tears gathered in her eyes. Hesitating, she flew toward him, nearly throwing her arms around him. She would have, if she knew he had the strength.

Thank goodness he was all right... ]

Takuto, you need to rest! We can take care of it!

[sparrowfeathered]

[Rose slumps against an opposite wall. She needs a moment to catch her breath. But... she's from Caldera, and her opinion on the Steelix is that sometimes, things have to die. She can't save it. She isn't sure there's any way to. She looks down.]

[Quietly, under her breath:] May these weary bones find peaceful rest.

[Then, she looks at the others, and speaks up.] Everyone okay? I feel like I could sleep for a few days. [Also her side is still bloody, and her Pokemon are still licking their wounds.]

[child_of_luv]

[Minako clenched her fists. Ignoring the tears she could feel starting, she pushed forward and started clearing rubble to find survivors. She'd deal with her feelings later.]