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shin megami tensei iv: flynn

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[With the expedition coming up, Flynn had a lot of the things that needed to be packed and taken care of for it. While it needed to be done it had also been a bit tedious. At the moment, he and his Pokemon partner had gone into the Verdant Forest to walk around for a bit. The Happiny walked a little ahead of him, staying alert to their surroundings. Flynn glanced around as well, seeing nothing but snow and trees for the most part.]

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[Snow and trees for the most part is an accurate assessment. The Verdant Forest is quiet as he continues forward, and it seems as if the wild Pokémon are, for the most part, content to stay out of his way.

As they continue forward, Flynn and Happiny may note that a break in the trees indicates a clearing up ahead. The snow here is thinner, and green shoots pop up from the ground, a reminder that winter will eventually give way to spring.

..............Why are there green shoots when there's still a month and a half of winter left, though?]

[That thought does cross his mind and Flynn's usual impassive expression becomes one of confusion.]

Fran, do you see that?

[In response to the question, the Normal-Type responds in her Pokemon speak to confirm that yes, she did see it. They both approached the area and surveyed it over. Flynn looked at the surrounding area, and then back at the shoots.]

[As they are watching, one of the green shoots begins to sway gently back and forth as if a wind is blowing.

No wind is blowing.]

[The fact that shoots had just moved made Flynn come to the conclusion that this wasn't a rare instance of a plant sprouting early. No, this had to be a Pokemon of some sort. Cautiously and slowly, he kneels down on one knee as not to startle the Pokemon so badly it might attack.

Even though he was among those that Pokemon just seemed to gravitate more towards it didn't mean that he was completely safe from getting into conflicts. Fran, meanwhile, couldn't resist prodding the shoots with her tiny arms.]

[The moment the Happiny prods one, the field explodes.

...In a manner of speaking. The sprouts burst out of the snow with a gleeful chorus of 'Hoppip!' in rapid-fire, dozens of the cheerful, pink creatures leaping up and blowing off into the sky.

It will be very difficult, if not impossible to catch any of them before their weightless bodies are carried away by the wind, but the sight is pretty incredible, in any case.

When they have gone, there remains a single pair of green leaves poking out of the snow.]

[Flynn had stumbled back a little from the sudden explosion, and Fran had rolled backwards twice from surprise. But since the Hoppip hadn't swarmed and attacked him and his Pokemon, instead opting to float off into the sky in a impressive display let him relax from the tension that had built up.

After all, it wasn't every day he got to see something like this.

When the group had floated far enough that he could no longer see them his attention fell on the last pair of leaves. Had one not gone with them? Exchanging a look with Fran, he debated on whether or not he should call out to the clump. After three beats, he made his decision.]

Hey.

[The leaves sway back and forth in response... The movement is slow and ponderous, as if it is rousing itself from a deep sleep. As it wiggles, the snow shifts around it; it laboriously squirms up from its position and green leaves slowly give way to a...

Green body?]

Hoppip?

[A shiny wild Hoppip has appeared!

It glances around in confusion! Where have all of its friends gone?!]

[... Well, this is turning into a event filled day. First a group of Hoppip and now a Hoppip that was different color than the usual.]

Are you looking for your group? They floated off a moment ago.

[.........Hoppip stares blankly for a moment or two as if unable to comprehend what Flynn was saying.]

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...
...

H-H... Hoppip?!

[It bursts out of the snow! And now Flynn can perhaps see that the green creature's head leaves are slightly crooked. As it bounces up into the air, it immediately banks right - straight into a tree.]

[Uh oh. Both he and Fran rush over to the Hoppip after it lands on the ground from bouncing off the tree. That must have hurt.]

Are you okay?

[The green Hoppip sways around awkwardly in the air for a few moments with a dazed expression. It sinks to the ground with a sad-sounding chirrup.

Flynn's ability will translate. It can't believe it got left behind again. It took two weeks last time to find its friends and it was almost eaten by some horrible flaming bird thing. That's why its leaves are still all bent out of shape.]

[That explained why it could fly... float straight. Though he had to wonder what it meant by "horrible flaming bird."]

If that's true, it might take you longer to track them down again...

[Or it might not find them at all. Not with a handicap like that hampering it down. Flynn felt pity for the Hoppip, and it showed faintly on his face.]

[Well there wasn't really anything it could do. Hoppip went where the wind took them and clung together to keep from being blown up into the stratosphere altogether.

It supposes that if it leaves right now the wind will still be blowing the same direction and maybe it will catch up.

Hoppip proceeds to remind itself that it has a damaged head leaf by smashing into another tree.

....

[Both Flynn and Fran shared a look with one another. He breaths in deeply through his nose, and closes his eyes briefly. Re-opening them, he walks over to the Grass-Type, gently picking it up.]

You're going to hurt yourself more if you try to get back in the air.

[Hoppip does not disagree with this statement as it is too busy watching the exploding stars and fireworks to pay attention to what the human is trying to say.

Hoppip indeed is light as a feather. It feels as if it might blow out of Flynn's arms with the lightest breath of air.]

[He frowns a little. That last one probably gave the Hoppip a concussion.]

I'm going to bring you with back to the city with me, okay?

[He turns to head back to Union. He holds it carefully as not to hurt the Hoppip even more, but firmly enough that it won't slip out and possibly run into another tree.]

[After a minute or two, the Hoppip comes back to itself and sits up a little more alertly in Flynn's arms. It doesn't seem too terribly happy, but it's not like it can fly off and escape, either.

Given that it's 95% air, it will also be OK, medically speaking, after a bit.

...Whether or not he intended to, Flynn has successfully bonded with Hoppip! Hoppip is Level 4 but the rest of its stats are up to your discretion.]

[As Flynn is exploring the Verdant Forest, he will hear some rustling in a bush nearby]

[The rustling prompts him to stop and turn his attention to where the noise is coming from.]

...

[He stands very still.]

[A strand of silky string shoots out at his face!]

"Augh!"

[He cries out in surprise at having the sticky substance hit him right in the face and reaches up to pull the offending stuff off. Fran is immediately on her guard.]

[A wild Silcoon has appeared! It is now using your face as a tree to Tarzan-swing through the forest]

[The Bug-Type swinging while using him as it's anchor jerked him around and almost off balance. He kept pulling to get the webbing off and Fran leapt up to help when he fell onto his knees. It gave away little by little but ended up sticking to their hands.]

[With the webbing pulled off, the Silcoon goes crashing to the floor. Flipping back up with astonishing agility, it launches a web at a tree and takes off, coming in right at Flynn, this time with it's full body. It appears to be making some kind of sardonic joke while doing so, although it's very Pokemon-specific and hard for you to really get. Something about Ursarings, there may be some puns in there to]

[On reflex, Flynn's left arm becomes coated in metal and he he brings it up with his right arm to shield himself. The things the Silcoon are saying do confuse him but they're an after thought to needing to protect himself from the crazy Bug Pokemon.]

[Which is good because it's flying right at your face! Or arm, as it may, which it bounces off]

[With it bouncing off, Fran wastes no time in pouncing into action and giving the Silcoon a Pound attack to the side. Flynn lowers his arms a little, keeping them raised in case it came at him again.]

What are you trying to pull?

[The question is directed to the Silcoon.]

What are you doing in our woods!?

[The Silcoon meanwhile is attempting to string-sling back into the trees]

Walking.

[Nu-uh, he is not letting you get away so you can try to body slam him again. Flynn runs forward and attempts to grab the Silcoon before it can take off again.]

[The Silcoon is caught! It is now wriggling in Flynn's hands. It's not doing very well]

Villain! We won't let you have your way with our home!

[Flynn pins the Silcoon to the ground and keeps his hardened arm on it. Fran waddles over to observe the struggling Silcoon and be ready in case it tried to use an attack while Flynn had it.]

I wasn't trying to! We were just passing through.

How can I be so sure? You have a villainous face!

....

[So his face was enough to warrant an attempted body slam after using it to swing through the air?]

You attacked me because of my face?

It's an eeeeeeevil face!

[Wow, this one was rude.]

How?

[His tone is noticeably flat.]

Look at it! It's all... flat. And evil. Very evil. Definitely evil.

[Dear Savior. Flynn's grip slackens a little because he is just so bewildered by all of this.]

So... you a supervillain? Some kind of dastardly individual seeking the destruction of all Pokelife?

No. I'm a Guard and protect things.

[A city to be more exact.]

Oh.

Do you need a sidekick?

A companion?

[He lets go of the Silcoon. Thinking it over, he had Pokemon companions already but...]

I... wouldn't be against it.

Awesome. We'll be an amazing duo!

CASCOON! And Scaryface!

... But aren't you a Silcoon?

It's my SECRET IDENTITY you see.

[Uh-huh.]

I see.

Just don't include me in any nefarious schemes. I'm a hero, you know!

[Flynn has bonded with Silcoon! It is level 7, nature and abilities can be determined as you wish]

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