Mewtwo Event Start

[bravenewmods]

They came in a horde. Ferried by enormous water types and a huge flock of flying types, each fully evolved with strange markings across its body. They were angry. They were in pain. And they were here.

Moving across the land like a tidal wave, the horde of strange Pokemon swept across the land, making their way inexorably toward Union, and leaving devastation in their wake. At their head, a Psychic Pokemon of immense, immeasurable power. Covered in armor that did little to mask the scent of rotting flesh that accompanied it, the Pokemon’s mind seemed unburdened by the state of its body as it swept trees from their root with but a contemptuous gesture.

As the Union forces scrambled to meet the army of Pokemon, Ori, the mysterious young person who had visited before appeared in a flash.

Begone, Origin! This no longer concerns you!

The voice thundered in the minds of all present, the rage of the attacking Pokemon palpable as its horde roared in agreement.

Ori gave the Pokemon a sad smile as their body began to glow with an aura of pink light. In an instant, the human was gone, and another, much smaller Pokemon remained.

This is unnecessary. We… they can help you.

I trusted my fate to humanity once. Never again will I make such a foolish mistake.

You will see. They will show you the way.

The two mysterious stones taken from the Gigas installation appeared besides Ori, but their sheen seemed almost nonexistent. Closing their eyes, the Pokemon engulfed the battlefield in an aura of shimmering pink light. The wails and screams of the Pokemon assembled before them grew palpable. Screams of pain, screams of want, screams of beings slowly dying, grasping for a final hope that their master might cast down the accursed humans and find a cure for their malady, a way to allow them to live as whole beings.

But comprehension is not understanding. Heedless of the aura, the Pokemon advanced, a wave of destructive fury hurled to the teeth of the Union column.

[Mew’s Blessing: During this log all characters will be able to communicate with each other and all Pokemon telepathically, and can resonate with them without having to use their Warp Band. They can bond with any Pokemon on the field without the aid of their warp band, so long as they can present a good reason for the enemy to do so.

Children of the Verdant Forest will be especially affected, and during this log they will have a sharp increase in their empathic feelings. They will feel the pain of the cloned Pokemon before them, the pain of being “lesser” beings, incomplete, and the pain of the knowledge that their lives will soon end, the process that created them being unable to sustain their lives.

Kindred Souls will have some empathic ability, but to a lesser degree than Children of the Verdant Forest as outlined above]

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[senpaidol]

"Even just comfort and listening helps, doesn't it?" Rises asks, gritting her teeth only a bit now that the attack has subsided. "Or...research, learning, trying to figure out how to reverse what was done to you, or how to stop it from happening again. Protection. N-not that you need it personally, but we can help your followers too."

[bravenewmods]

Wobbuffet's arm slacks somewhat when it sees its leader begin to listen. Then, remembering itself, it snaps that arm back into place: None shall pass me!

But it looks, as much as any Wobbuffet can be observed to "look", out at the crowd. Will you try anyway?

[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

"I will," Lenna replies with a nod, stepping forward again. She's right in front of Wobbuffet now, reaching her hand out toward his. "I'll try as many times as I have to. If taking out your anger is what you need before we can be friends, then take it out on me. I can never blame you for wanting to, knowing what my kind has done to yours on the past."

And then, slowly and ever so gently, she tries to touch the Pokemon, giving a soft smile. "But I'll always keep trying. Reaching out to you. To make a connection. In hopes that one day we can understand each other."

[ooc: Bonding attempt with Mew's Gift ahoy?]

[leekspins]

"We also protect each other," Orihime replied. She was still tense and holding her defensive stance, but seeing that the armored Pokemon was actually listening to them was a good sign. "Humans, Pokemon, anyone who wants to live here is welcome."

Orihime quieted a moment, studying the psychic Pokemon. While she could feel their pain and frustration, she didn't know what had caused them to feel that way in the first place. She could promise paradise, but that wouldn't matter if it wasn't what they wanted.

Slowly she made herself relax. "What happened...?" Did the others already know? If so, Orihime was definitely in the dark about this.

[senpaidol]

Rise hangs back for a moment, waiting for the Wobbuffet to respond to Lenna before making another charge forward...but not attempting to hide the fact that she is.

"The other thing is we're uh. Really stubborn," she admits, in support of the noble's argument.

[child_of_luv]

Letting Lenna handle the Wobbuffet seemed like the best course of action for now. Minako nodded.

"Yes. I'm going to keep trying because I want to show you how we've changed," she said. "But, I can't do that without helping you, and I can't help you if you keep blocking us. So, I'm going to keep trying."

[bravenewmods]

Wobbuffet's expression remains fixed. But as these humans' emotions wash over it, it appears to consider. None shall pass me....to harm, it says, conflicted by the feelings it's getting from Lenna. Should I...trust?

Maybe it's asking itself, maybe it's asking Mewtwo. But it gets an answer when, from behind it, a whole bunch of smaller Pokémon tumble out, having been shielded by its body thus far. Small, fuchsia Pokémon, little more than blobs with heads. Should it trust?

"Wynaut?" "Wynaut?" "Wynaut?" "Wynaut?"

[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

"Oh, they're so cute!" Lenna squeals with a smile and a laugh. "Is this your family? You must be very proud of them."

[leekspins]

Gadzooks! A whole family of baby Wobbuffets! It was no wonder the stalwart Pokemon was so intent on preventing them from moving past its position. Or...his position? The Wobbuffet wasn't wearing lipstick, so that made it a 'he' if she remembered right.

It was difficult not to melt right on the spot. She agreed with Lenna, they were absolutely adorable. Who could resist wanting to scoop them up and cuddle them?

Which was why she kept a respectful distance. Unless the parent gave permission, it was pretty rude to just run up and glomp someone's baby, especially if Wobbuffet still wasn't sure about them. Her smile softened, and she looked at Mewtwo, then at Wobbuffet. "There's a place in the city where all kinds of Pokemon live together. If you need somewhere to call home, maybe you should try it out. Some of my friends live there too, they love it!"

[wise_maiden]

Raine had been mostly silent, observing, analyzing. The baby pokemon were a surprise. It also signified something about the Pokemon that were suffering. Even more reason to try the best they could to coexist with one another.

"Humans... as a race, we do have a history of making poor decisions, but that time is not now. What Union has striven for all these years is working together with Pokemon, forging a legacy that can rectify what happened in the past, and a future made to support those who are suffering now. We shouldn't be only spurred to action at the risk of our own lives, and to yours as well. You, and your companions, and your family, all deserve better."

... it wasn't meant to be a speech. Too many words weren't what were needed now, but actions. Powerful actions. She didn't know if her healing abilities would be any use, though...

[child_of_luv]

Minako could barely contain the squeak of joy at seeing babies! She crouched down to see them closer.

"Hi, guys! You're all so cute!" She was completely bowled over by them. "Do you guys need help, too? Would you trust us to help?"

1/2

[bnw_void_npcs]

ENOUGH! DO NOT TRUST THE HUMANS!

While the storm of psychic energy had been abating, it now returns with a fury far greater, threatening to crush everyone with its raw power.

THEY SEEK TO USE US! TO STUDY US! TO DISSECT US! IT IS AS IT WAS BEFORE AND WILL BE AGAIN, FOREVER OUR FATE! TO TRUST IN THEM IS FOOLISHNESS! IN OUR FOOLISHNESS, WE DIE!

2/2

[bnw_sheepy_npcs]

Mewtwo’s extreme psychic pressure begins to weigh heavily upon the group, barring down upon them with the full force of the pokemon’s white-hot fury. Then all at once, the pressure quiets to a dull hum, the air around them shimmering the faintest hue of rosy pink.

I can’t let you do that.

Peering around Rise’s shoulder (when did a pokemon sneak behind her?), Mew’s head tilted slightly, pale blue eyes aglow as it pushes against its copy’s attack, keeping it at bay. Tail curling over Rise’s head, the pink pokemon floats upward, a look of concern clear on its face.

I’m sorry, but I can’t let you hurt these humans. They aren’t like the ones from the past.

The origin pokemon’s body beginning to glow gently, it brings its tiny hands toward its heart, where two mega stones appeared. Hovering toward Orihime and Lenna, it gave each girl a separate stone.

Please, trust these children. They are the light of this world, and deserving of the love of Savior. Let them show you their love and kindness. They want to help you. We want to help you.

Mew then turned toward the group, the lightest of smiles on its face.

Isn’t that right?

[senpaidol]

Whoa Savior that was unnerving. By now only gods and teleporters can truly sneak up on Rise when she's in battle mode, so she just considers herself lucky that the god doing it is the cute one. Still, she stands up straight and tries to keep her tone respectful.

"All of us are standing together to help you right now," Rise declares. "We don't want to study you, we want to understand. To do what we can to help. To help you take care of these little ones - or not, if you want to yourself."

[bravenewmods]

"Wynaut?" the smaller Pokémon ask Mewtwo. They hop in a circle, then branch off, one to each member of the group except Lenna, who's left facing Wobbuffet. "Wynaut?" "Wynaut?"

Wobbuffet, for the first time, appears to be having a mental battle with itself. But that does not stop it from Standing. With Resolution. Will you pass me? it asks, looking at those Mega Stones, wondering what will come next. Will you help?

"Wynaut?"

[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

Lenna bows her head in deep reverence at the gift from Mew, clasping her hand gently around the Mega Stone.

"Thank you for trusting me with this," she says softly, looking back to the Wobbuffet.

"And as for you..." she starts before casting a glance at its adorable gaggle of children, giggling a moment before looking back at him. "...Why not?"

Time to try to walk past him again. There's one more Pokemon they have to convince.

[child_of_luv]

Minako was definitely thankful for Mew stepping in when it did. That had been a lot of psychic pressure from the armored Pokémon.

For the little Wynaut that came to her, she scooped it up in her arms, holding it gently. She smiled at Lenna and the Wobbuffet.

"It'll be okay. We'll show you."

[leekspins]

"Oh...!" Orihime held her hands out as the softly glowing stone drifted toward her, dropping into her cupped palms. What was this? Was she supposed to use it? There was definitely some sort of power coming from inside that seemed to resonate with the beating of her heart. She looked at Mew, not entirely understanding what she was to do with this. Was it because she was Enlightened? Was it meant for another Pokemon she'd bonded with and cared for?

Whatever the reason, when she saw its calm and trusting smile, Orihime couldn't help but return it. "Right!" she agreed, warmed through and through. The light of the world... Her? It was hard to believe, but oh, how badly she wanted to believe it!

Orihime went to one knee, putting herself closer to the level of the Wynaut and petting its adorable little blobby head. It was so young and trusting, how could she not love it immediately? "Are you sure you want to be with me?" she smiled. Far be it from her to split up such a sweet little family, but if it wanted to seek out new adventures, it had come to the right Enlightened, that was for sure.

[wise_maiden]

Raine kneels down as the young Wynaut approaches. She hadn't been prepared for that, but the young pokemon approaching at least signified to her that her own guard didn't need to be so high in this case. Not when it's clear that all they wanted was someone to trust. She could understand that sentiment quite well.

"The least that we can do is learn from one another, don't you think?"

It was a start, anyway. "Why not see where that leads us?"

[bravenewmods]

Wobbuffet, this time, lets Lenna pass. In fact, it even begins waddling next to her, though this might be out of curiosity (its expression remains inscrutable.)

The Wynaut in front of Orihime seems in awe of the Mega Stone, pointing first at the stone and then at Mewtwo. Then at the stone, and then at Mewtwo. Then at Lenna, who is trying to bring her stone to Mewtwo. "Wynaut?"

Everybody else's Wynaut agree: "Wynaut?"

And even Wobbuffet points at Mewtwo. Stones from the Origin! The Origin, free of pain! "WOBBUFFET!"

[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

Lenna smiles over at Wobbuffet as he starts walking next to her, and she stops a few steps away from Mewtwo, holding out the Mega Stone on her hands for him.

"I think this belongs to you. Please, take it, as an offering of peace and friendship between our people and your Pokemon friends."

1/2

[bnw_void_npcs]

Mewtwo watches the proceedings, its shoulders slumping a bit as waves of indecision seem to emanate from it like a cloud. It seems, suddenly, unsure. Pacified, even, for now at least.

2/2

[bnw_sheepy_npcs]

And that was it, the moment that they needed. As Mewtwo slumped, indecision weighing heavily upon its shoulders, the stones that Lenna and Orihime held responded, bathing the area around them in warm, gentle light. They pulsed faintly like a heart beat, resonating with something nearby. Mewtwo.

Taking to the skies, the Origin pokemon hovered over them, not quite near but not quite far from them. Still they could hear its voice; “Now, pour your hearts into the stones. Hurry!”

[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

Lenna had come here expecting a battle, but pouring her heart into things has always been more her style. Still holding the stone out, she bows her head as if in prayer, focusing on thoughts of peace, love, and friendship - everything that Union has proudly stood for all this time. Taking another step forward, she slowly holds the stone out toward Mewtwo.

"Can't we be friends?"

[bnw_void_npcs]

Mewtwo seems to scream with anguish as a pulse of psychic energy, not harmful but filled with despair blankets the battlefield. Tears stream down its face , dripping from the steel mask as soft energy surrounds it. The shattering of metal can be heard as the armor breaks away, revealing desiccated, rotting brown flesh beneath. As the energy flows through it, the flesh begins to mend and heal as its form changes, until standing before them is a new Pokemon. It looks bewildered, but the psychic force and anger it had been emanating has faded, along with the will to fight from the other clone Pokemon.

I... what... what was that?

Confused though it is, it seems the kindness and purity of Lenna's heart has ended the threat, for now, anyway.