GCEA: Shadow World: The Lure of the Inquisitor Gem. (Mini Event)

[5TailedDemonLizard]

Trainer: Meghan
Location: One City, Main Street
Event Posts: 1

Team:

Sombra -- Oscura


“If you wanted to charge in head-first, you should have stayed behind with the rest of the rebel forces.”

Meghan glanced over her shoulder at her companion, expression cold and stoic. Six months ago, she might have agreed to go along with Logan’s plan. It was risky, brash, and got them straight to their objective. But it was also a risk she couldn’t afford to take. Logan still thought like the rest of the rebels. He wanted to get rid of Rose and Garit by any means necessary, just like they did.

Giratina was a problem for another time. Now, she needed to get to that Dark Gem. If she could destroy it somehow, someway...maybe it would set Rose free from Garit’s clutches. She couldn’t tell Logan this, of course. He might have followed her and obeyed her orders from time to time, but she knew he had his own ideals. And if they didn’t line up with her own, it was too risky.

A form shimmered to life next to her, and Meghan turned as a Yamask materialized out of thin air. The ghost stared at her with hollow eyes, a swirling miasma of red and purple. The mask in its clutches was bent and cracked, contorted into a grisly memento of the Pokemon’s past life. A noise emanated from the floating creature. A chilling, almost strangled note held for only a second.

Meghan simply nodded and turned to her only other human companion. The Yamato floated by her, but did not make any other sounds, eerily staring at its trainer with hollow eyes.

“Sombra says the streets are relatively clear. We can get closer, if we want. Their focus seems to be elsewhere.”

The trainer whistled, and a brief growl answered her. From the corner of the room, a dark mass of fur uncurled itself from a tight ball. Red eyes blinked up at her for a moment before a Poochyena walked from the shadows. Crossing the room to her side, it stood still as a statue, eyes locked on the other trainer in the room.

“Oscura.” Meghan knelt, gently placing a hand atop the Poochyena’s head. At its trainer’s touch, the dog pokemon broke its focus, turning its gaze to hers instead “Easy. Keep your eyes peeled for enemies, not allies.”

The Poochyena was silent, but Meghan knew it understood. She sighed quietly as she straightened, her eyes falling on Logan again.

“There is something I’ve been meaning to ask you.” The trainer crossed her arms over her chest, leaning against the nearest wall “Why did you follow me? You’re an extremely valuable asset to the rebels. If they branded me as a traitor, they’ve no doubt done the same to you.”

[Noblejanobii]

Trainer: Kyo Writer
Posts: 14

" Think I'm unpredictable? Be prepared for anything with one of these." Max said handing over an all black pokeball. Kyo took it and narrowed her eyes at Max but didn't respond.

Pokemon Claim: Shadow Drowzee
Cost: Free (?)
Level: 15

Kyo gripped the black pokeball tightly before releasing the Pokemon inside. A black light emitted from the pokeball then dispersed, revealing that appeared to be a Drowzee. Immediately Kyo's brain began to index through the possible threats this Pokemon held to her and the measures to prevent it. The main threat of a Drowzee is its hypnotic abilities, with the only true means to avoid that being don't look at it when it uses hypnosis. However, Drowzees weren't exactly big fans of you not making eye contact with them, so this was going to be complicated. The Drowzee turned to face Kyo and snapped its fingers. Suddenly, Kyo was not at the base with Alice, Max, and the others.

"Kyo!" Kyo's head turned to the right and relief filled her chest to see Meghan there. "Are you all right?" she asked, "You appeared to be daydreaming." Kyo looked around her before looking back at Meghan.

"Yeah, I'm fine. Must've just spaced out or something." And had a really weird dream while doing so. Kyo looked around and noted they were on the beach at sunset. One City was just behind them. Kyo and Meghan were alone on the beach, just sitting on their towels and watching the sea water rise and fall with the tide.

"Kyo…" Kyo looked up again to see Meghan's sad expression. Kyo immediately panicked and grabbed Meghan's shoulders.

"Ah! Meghan, what's wrong? Don't cry. We can fix it, no matter what it is."

"No, it's not that. It's just… I can't keep you here."

"Can't keep me where?"

"Here, in this dream world. Alice, Max, everyone is counting on you to help them but if you're here, you can't do that." It clicked in Kyo's brain what was going on. Drowzee had hypnotized her. She was currently dreaming, her true desires pictured all around her. Kyo sighed. Dream Meghan was right. She couldn't stay here, as much as she really wanted to.

"Can't I just stay another minute?" Kyo asked feebly. Meghan smiled and shook her head.

"No, you have to go, now. Wake up, Kyo. Wake up!"

Kyo jolted awake on the ground, her body drenched in a cold sweat. She felt tears stinging the corner of her eyes as she struggled to catch her breath, the dream replaying in her head over and over. Kyo sniffled a little then brushed the tears from her eyes. She stood up shakily and looked around, noticing the Drowzee nearby. It may have been just Kyo's imagination, but she was sure that the Drowzee's expression had softened a little. Kyo walked over to the Drowzee and crouched down in front of it.

"Well," she said, "you know me a little better now, don't you? Good. The better you know me, the easier it'll be for us to work together. I know you don't really want to listen to me, but if you'll fight by my side for just a little while, I would appreciate it." The Drowzee just stared at Kyo, and it took Kyo a second to read the unspoken question it was asking. "Yeah, I do believe Meghan is out there. It's one of my main goals to find her and then put a very very short leash on her so she can't run off without me again." Kyo didn't mistake the small flash of a smile that crossed the Drowzee's face for a split second. "So will you help me?" The Drowzee snorted and Kyo guessed that was the closest thing to a yes she was gonna get.

[Rival Max]

Character Info
Trainer Name: Logon Flanagan
Location: One City


GM Story Info
Current Location: One Island, Sevii Islands
Description: Completely ruined city. Black vies cover all the streets and buildings. Shadow Pokemon Run Free.
Key Locations:
Time: 1 am
Day: ???
Month: December 13th
Season: Winter
Weather: Bitter cold morning
Current Team: Meghan and Logan


*Everyone needs to be cautious of how to treat the shadow pokemon. They are not friendly in this slightlest bit, or warm. They should be treated with respect and space. They are a threat to you.



"Its like they always say. There's something wrong with your character if opportunity controls your loyalty." Logan joked. Leaning against the window.

" The rebels have a singular mindset. There goals go no farther than killing a girl. I have no interest in that. However I have a crazy theory. I think that psychics are like mega pokemon. They can be given boosts of immense power when they ." He paused looking up at the purple haze outside the window.

" I saw reports on your desk once and I didnt mean to pry but I noticed that your notes mentioned something called Inquisitor Gem. it didnt seem like old Smithy paid much mind to it. I came all the way out here from the Alola region searching for a very specific Mega Stone. The way I see it you are a good person and you seem to be onto something BIG. If helping you means we can save your friend. " He paused

"Come on...super obvious at this point." He smiled

"It also means that we might understand more about these stones that unleash power. but mainly to stop all of this horror." He joked lightly

[5TailedDemonLizard]

Trainer: Meghan
Location: One City, Main Street
Event Posts: 2

Team:

Sombra -- Oscura

Meghan nodded at Logan's words, letting out a soft sigh. She had misjudged him, it seemed...But after what had happened to her in the last few months, who could really blame her? So much had happened so fast, and this world was a dangerous place. Trusting the wrong person could get you, or someone else, killed.

Meghan reached into her pocket and withdrew two black pokeballs. With a click of their central buttons, Oscura and Sombra disappeared in a flash of purple light. She had been attempting to get them to earn her trust, but it had been months now with almost no progress. It's as if they didn't have the capacity to experience any emotion, or form any kind of connect. It was as if they were machines. Meghan had thought many times about what it would be like if her pokemon had succumbed to this...And it sickened her every time she did so. She would save them too, just like she would save Rose.

She had to.

"Well, it's good to know you're on my side." She said, and finally offered a brief smile to the other trainer "But we should get moving. The streets might be clear for now, but that won't last long. Progress will be slow, but it's better than nothing."

She beckoned for Logan to follow her, slipping out into the dark streets of One City.

[Brettles]

Roxborough Smithwick(Rocky)
Location: One City Prison Camp
Event Posts: 10

Rocky wanted some action. His thirst for vengeance had been festering for as long as he could remember. This 'Gerit' seemed to have Rose in some sort of trance, Rocky didn't like how close Gerit was to Rose, if he tried to hurt her, Rocky knew exactly where eac h on of his bullets would be flying.

"Do we go hunting these rebels? Or are we laying traps for them back here? I owe them a debt of blood!" he asked to Rose.

[Rival Max]

GM Story Info
Current Location: One Island, Sevii Islands
Description: Completely ruined city. Black vies cover all the streets and buildings. Shadow Pokemon Run Free.
Key Locations:
Time: 2 am
Day: 14th
Month: December
Season: Winter
Weather: Bitter cold morning
Current Team: Everyone @Brettles @Pokemon Trainer Sarah @Dragon Master Mike @Alphys @5TailedDemonLizard

The morning before. Logan followed Meghan out and the two made there way slowly through the city. Any venture into the city required time. The two stopped for sleep taking a shift. By 10 am both were rested enough to move on. They moved closer and closer until they found a safe spot within distance of the tower. Meghan's plan to monitor the ins and outs of Rose's shadow troops to figure out if she could find a flaw in the buildings security. Finding a flaw would take some time as the guards seemed to switch out constantly. They waited a few hours before there was some movement. When Rose's convoy took off in force to head out towards the forest (Prison camp everyone was at.) Meghan and Logan had there chance. The two didnt have to do to much to get past the light security guards that werent covering every blind spot in there security.

Making there way through the tower however required a little stealth. As the two got there hands on the armored gear and masks like Rose's troops Meghan was reminded of Max's army gear. Was it just by chance that no matter who had Max he was always treated like this. Were the rebels really much better? Logan suggested finding a security office which they didn with some time and the help of their shadow pokemon.

By the time Rose, Rocky and Lord Garit had returned hours had past. In that time Meghan had searched high and low for the Dark Gem. Lucky for them Rose didnt scene the two of them as she was distracted with Rocky. Meghan and Logan helped secure the trainer and backed off as they were told by Lord Garit. Lord Garit paused almost seeing through Meghan's disguise but Rocky's manor annoyed him enough to keep the lord preoccupied.


As the transformation took place it was Meghan got to the top of the roof to witness it. She sent the pictures back to the rebels knowing that her best chance of getting to Rocky or Rose was using the Rebels to distract the army. Meghan wanted to run out and help Rocky but she couldnt. She was forced to watch and study everything about this. If she hadnt done that she wouldnt have seen the Dark Gem. She also wouldnt know what exactly Lord Garit was up to. When the new Rocky emerged she fell back making her way to safe spot in the tower where Logan was waiting.

At around the time Alice and the others were getting kicked out. Meghan and Logan had made there way to where they saw Rocky's room was. Logan took the lead carefully picking the lock. Inside the room they found the bigger now changed Rocky. This Shadow Cultist was the first of his kind and his skin now reflected the a dead pal white. Rocky just stood looking out over the window.

Logan foolishly spoke first.
"holy crap man you look like a zombie...seriously you need to get out into the sun more." Logan joked not knowing what happened to Rocky

" Its a good thing we are here to save you.."


Meanwhile

Kyo, Alice and the others had captured a shadow pokemon and the first part of the process was over. As they walked Max reminded them that they didnt have much time before the Rebels were sending out the troops.
" We dont have nearly enough time..five hours be exact so we are going to need to steal a car and head right into the city. The smartest play here is to let the Rebels breach the walls of the city before making our move." (Since Max and Meghan are from my twisted head why wouldnt they think similar strategies...lol, either that or lazy GMing)


Max paused looking at Kyo and the others.
" If Meghan is involve she will already be in position. I trained near her and her team for months. I have seen her thoughts. She will already have a play in motion. Which could be a huge mistake if she goes seeking out Rose or Rocky."

The team continued throughout the night until finally they made it into the broken apart hellish One City. Max lead them to the spot he had secured long ago to shot Rose. From this building they would be close enough to see what was going on.


Meanwhile
Lord Garit knocked on Rose's door. As she welcomed him into the penthouse he looked upon his young apprentice.
" There was a transmission sent out during Rocky's transformation. I allowed this to happen because it will bring the full Rebel force to us. " He said walking to the window looking out of the destoryed One City.

"We also have a couple of unwelcome guests. Your weakened state has made your sense numb. A friend of yours is here in your tower." He smiled

"Everything you said would happen is happening and the mice are all now moving towards the trap."

[Dragon Master Mike]

Rose Woods
Location: One City
Event Posts: 9

Rose was pleased by Rocky's response. She lowered her guard slightly, but she was still keeping an eye on him. "Do we go hunting these rebels? Or are we laying traps for them back here?" Rocky questioned.

"Don't worry, I promise that you will get your revenge soon. I expect them to come to us before long." She explained. "For now, let's both head to our rooms. There will be much work to do in the morning." Rose showed Rocky to what would be his room before heading to her own room. Naturally, her room was the penthouse.

A short time later, Rose heard a knock on the door. She stood up from where she had been resting to see who it was. Opening the door, she was greeted by Lord Gerit. "Come in." She said, stepping aside and allowing him to enter. "Perfect." Rose responded to him as he explained the situation. "We can kill them all at once." She was surprised by what Gerit had to say nxt though.

"We also have a couple of unwelcome guests. Your weakened state has made your sense numb. A friend of yours is here in your tower." He explained.

"The ones who sent the transmission?" Rose questioned. She began to smile again. "What are we waiting for then? Shall I go deal with them now?" She began to get excited at the idea of toying with more of her "friends."

[Brettles]

*I hope you guys have some sort of defense! Max made me evil! Ordinarily i wouldn't try to kill you but ...well good luck dodging the bullets!*

Roxborough Smithwick(Rocky)
Location: One City Prison Camp
Event Posts: 11

Rocky paced in his room. What was taking so long. He wanted to be out hunting these rebels, why was Rose listening to that Gerit. She could kill him with a single thought, and she she should! He checked his gun making sure it was loaded and ready to fire. Somehow, he would get out there and start hunting these rebels, but for now Rose wanted him to stay put, so he would, obeying her was more important than anything else.

What he really wanted though, what he craved more than anything else, was someone to hurt.

A voice sounded behind him. "holy crap man you look like a zombie...seriously you need to get out into the sun more. Its a good thing we are here to save you.."

Rocky smiled an evil hungry smile. "Yes I am very happy that you are here!" he replied with a hiss, "I have something for you."

With that Rocky leveled his gun and fired shot after shot at Meg and Logan trying to kill these enemies of Rose.

[5TailedDemonLizard]

Trainer: Meghan
Location: One City, Main Street
Event Posts: 3

Team:

Sombra -- Oscura

Meghan grabbed Logan by the back of his shirt and hauled him behind her as the shots started going off. He had spoken before she could have stopped him, and now they were revealed. A bullet clipped her arm, shredding through the armor she wore and causing her to wince in pain.

"Sombra!" She grasped one of her pokeballs in her hand and she pressed its button quickly. The Yamask appeared, floating before them "Protect, now!"

The Pokemon let out a wail, extending its arms before it. A shimmering barrier emerged before them, causing the bullets to ricochet off harmlessly. Meghan knew it couldn't stay standing for long, but it would give them some time. Her mind was working a mile a minute. The rest of the compound was now most likely alerted to their presence, and they could either stay and attempt to take down Rocky, or get away and hide. It would be difficult, but the latter would most likely result in them living. But they would lose the opportunity to subdue him if they did, and Rose could track them down. She had to think of something fast.

Her other pokeball was in her hand in an instant, and the Shadow Poochyena snarled at her feet.

"Thunder Fang."

The dog dashed forward, teeth crackling with electricity. It jumped at Rocky, sinking its fangs into Rocky's leg. Paralyzing him was the only way she could think to overpower him. If she could do that, possibly knock him out...

The Protect fell, and Meghan found her chance. She dashed at Rocky, grabbing his gun arm and forcing it upward, away from the two of them as she grappled him. He was stronger, but there were two of them...

"Logan! Help me!" She shouted over her shoulder.

[Rival Max]

GM Story Info
Current Location: One Island, Sevii Islands
Description: Completely ruined city. Black vies cover all the streets and buildings. Shadow Pokemon Run Free.
Key Locations:
Time: 2 am
Day: 14th
Month: December
Season: Winter
Weather: Bitter cold morning
Current Team:

It all happened so fast. Logan was on his back before he knew it and Meghan was sending out pokemon to attack him. Logan jumped up and ran over to help Meghan get the gun. He jumped on Rockies shoulders. ( @Brettles being bunnied for a second)


Rocky was much stronger but with the pokemon and Meghan attacking at once his focus was off. By the time Logan was on his shoulders Brettles had had enough. He kicked the pokemon off across the room. Meghan won the battle for the gun but was through back and with one arm he grabbed and flipped Logan off his back and into the wall. Logan broke through the wall landing in the next room.

He was dazed but jumped up. Rocky moved for his own pokemon. (Brettles claim any shadow pokemon owned.) and Logan went for his.
" Alright snappy lets do some damage." he said

Calling out his own Shadow Poochyena.