bravenewworld | Gigan Mobilization

After weeks of waiting uneasily in the aftermath of the chaotic infiltration of Gigas to right a terrible wrong, the Council finally decided that it’s time to make a move. It's wasn't a decision that they made lightly, but the events in the distant city has proven a point that they had all seen coming:

The time where they could stay in the safety of Union's walls was no more, not when the Gods themselves were far from the infallible beings that they had believed for generations. It was time for Humans to once again take their stand. Joined by their allies from Caldera, Sanctuary, and the other surrounding cities, the people of Union Alliance gathered their supplies and set out west-- toward Gigas. The distant city had not remained silent either, rumors spreading of mobilization, and the fires of war loom as large as the four imprisoned titans over all the land.

The Gods had saved humanity countless times before. It was time that humanity returned the favor.

[OOC: Event Sign Ups are now open! We encourage all players to participate in this pivotal event. You can pick your teams of five yourselves, or you can request to be placed in a randomized pool that will be determined at the end of the sign up period, on 7/15.

An OOC post will be made explaining the next stage in more detail. Please use this post as a catch-all for your IC needs.]

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[ Firesong might feel a shiver from a stray drop of water or five, but he skirts past that blast and looks none the worse for his close call. Once the run is complete, he soars back towards the Blastoise, his calls musical and full of praise for the water type's power.

Volstagg however merely booms loudly with laughter when Gordon encourages his team to work with them. This Human knows what's to be done, then. Good, good! He observes the new flight pattern for a bit: that two more flying types see fit to join them is also pleasing. Yes! Good! Let's show all the ground-bound pokémon how it's done! With that, he launches himself higher into the air, working to keep pace first, before veering to the left and swooping into the formation gap left for him.

...Firesong will catch up eventually. ]

[The Blastoise gives a grin and small chuckle, beaming at the praise.]

Dad's a good trainer.

[It's not exactly humble, but it's close.

Meanwhile, above, the fliers watch, observing Volstagg, the pair having already matched one another's speed, making slight adjustments for Volstagg.

Gordon watches the sword fight, checking on his other Pokemon practicing, his partners making for quite the menagerie, then looks to the sky.]

Let's see how fast our new friend can go.

[The Skarmory cries out in challenge and, with a friendly look to the newcomer, begins to shed, metal feathers raining down, drastically reducing it's weight and doubling it's speed. It and the Swellow begin to pile on the speed, keeping the helix shape for now, but moving with an energy that says they might break off for something more dramatic at any moment.]

[ The Braviary has speed, though its true ability lies in both strength and stamina. Accordingly, there's a game effort to keep pace once the others shed weight and boost agility, but he seems unconcerned as they steadily outpace him.

That's okay. He can still work with this! If they are going faster, then he makes a point to bank sharply, to add spins to his flight and maintain the formation pattern to the best of his ability.

The Talonflame meanwhile whistles appreciatively. ]

I think they would enjoy seeing our Valkyrie in flight. She would give them something to remember.

[The birds attempt to keep something resembling a formation, the exercise as much about coordination as it is individual performance, and being able to adjust 'on the fly.']

Valkyrie?

Yes! She comes from the Citadel-Tree. She has wings, too.

[ Said with much pride. His flock-leader/trainer is clearly well thought of. But he can see his wingmate is matching his performance with Gordon's group, and it's not fair to leave all the showing off to Volstagg. With a cheery nod and musical whistle, Firesong pulls away and streaks over in a trail of cinders to rejoin the party.

The Braviary may be slower but he is not, and he's quick to join the knotwork of flight patterns overhead.

(Still observing high above, Wagner the Salamence grumbles to himself. Nope, still not impressed.) ]

[The Blastoise tilts their head slightly to one side as he mentally translates. Raised by humans in Union, the way some pokemon from outside refer to things can be a bit confusing for him. He still doesn't fully understand the Durant sometimes.

Gordon observes the flight for a little while, but, without targets and obstacles, the exercise is... lacking.]

Sparky, Lucas!

[The Swellow looks to the newcomers.]

Get ready

[A Rotom emerges from where he was hiding as the tangle of birds swoops down. It fires off a Thunderbolt, directly at the birds as they break formation and scatter. While the Thunderbolt is still on it's way, a Pikachu appears, using the Rhydon as a ramp to leap into the air on an interception course, the electric attack redirecting, striking the Pikachu on the tail as it flips through the air. It lands, striking it's tail on the ground, harmlessly discharging the excess energy.]

[ The two self-invited guests to the training party give the Swellow quizzical looks. But it's not long before the reason for the warning is made clear, and both scatter away from the blast of energy - one takes the high road, while the other flies low, burning brightly as fire flickers along his wings.

Cirling around, Volstagg laughs, a hearty noise from a Braviary. ]

Ahhh, good! More challenges, eh? I like how your Person thinks.

Gigan Mobilization

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