[@SephietheEvil] [@Snarfulblast]
[color=yellow]“If you don’t mind, I think it would be best if I lead the interrogation. I have a feeling this one will need a...special approach. Of course, once the two of them check out okay from Violetta, I’ll have Aruba accompany me. Oh, and it may be worth mentioning that I have taken the liberty of dispatching Heat to deal with the current threat...he should be back in no time flat. However, Darkclaw, I request that you provide him with some backup in case those Trained decide to try something underhanded. Now, if you don’t mind, I think I’m going to go down to the cells. Please notify me once Violetta is through.” With the report finished, the black-coated boy follows through on his words, utilizing a Corridor to make his way down to the cells. He appears right on time to overhear Spookton’s careless banter, causing him to chuckle as the Corridor closes. “Now, Spookton, dare I even ask you to repeat what you just said? Words like those can get you in deep trouble…I suggest you go back to your trainer this instant before you do anything you might regret...” He states in a rather threatening manner.[/color]
[color=aqua]”Rythian, is it...that must mean you’re the brother of the Revolutioneer, Darkclaw...it seems like we both have some bad blood in the family.” Ventus remarks, resulting in a simultaneously confused and curious look from Aqua. “What do you mean, Ven? Is someone you know a Revolutioneer too?” She asks, causing the boy to fall silent, studying those that have gathered around him. “That’s a story for another time, Aqua. In the meantime, I think it’d be best if I go after the others. Something has been troubling me since they left...stay with this group. I trust that you’ll be safe with them.” He says to her, resulting in the Eevee nodding in response, not questioning him in the slightest. She hops off of his lap and moves back to Rythian’s side as the hooded boy hops off from the stump he was sitting on, and begins running towards the location of the other members of his team. In the meantime, to lighten up the mood, Aqua turns to look over at Euphoria, smiling happily. “Don’t worry! When you’re better, I’d love to play with you.” She offers cheerfully.[/color]
[color=pink]Unfortunately for Lucas, due to having been around Ventus for so long, Sera was unaffected by the tranquilizing effects of the music, allowing her to add Safeguard to the array of moves she used to create the barrier around the two she considered her comrades. Ergo, the fighting between Heat and Serph escalated even further. They both paused to power up once more with Swords Dance, and then, Serph used Bone Rush while Heat used Dragon Claw. After a few exchanged hits, they both had worn each other down rather severely. They were both evenly matched, so it would only make sense that they were both now at the point of going unconscious. [color=red]“Had enough, or do you still have some fight left in you?” the Garchomp taunts as he returns to his battle stance.[/color] [color=lightblue]“Please...I won’t give up so easily!” With that being said, the Lucario uses up what’s left of his strength to unleash a Dragon Pulse on Heat while the latter uses Flamethrower.[/color] The moves collide, the fiery torrent and raging pulse moving back and forth in a sort of power struggle. However, it seems Heat’s was able to overpower Serph, for soon enough, the Dragon Pulse gives way to the Flamethrower, Serph now engulfed in flames. Once the flames die off, the Lucario simply collapses to the floor, barely able to retain his consciousness. Sera, bearing witness to the entire battle, lets out a choked sob as she sees one of her comrades fall. [color=red]Heat approaches the fallen Lucario and picks him up by his neck, looking up at him. “I’ll spare you this time...but let it be known that the next time we meet...I will show no mercy.” With that being said, he tosses Serph’s body towards the barrier like a ragdoll, it connecting with the wall with a loud thud. He then turns to face a well-timed Corridor, walking through it, not once looking back as it closed behind him.[/color] Sera quickly cancels out the barrier and runs to aid Serph, who has now fallen unconscious. She starts with a Heal Pulse, hoping to at least stabilize his condition for now. Hearing someone approach them through the forest, she faces the source of the noise and prepares a Shadow Ball. [color=lime]“Relax, Sera. It’s only me..” Ventus starts as he approaches the both of them, holding his hands up as a sign of peace.[/color] However, she still doesn’t let her guard down. “I’m sorry...but I need proof.” She responds, knowing fully well that both Ventus and Vanitas wear the same black cloak and both prefer to be hooded. [color=lime]Without any hesitation, the boy removes his hood, revealing his raven black hair and warm, brown eyes to her. “Is this enough proof for you?” He inquires, willing to show her his weapons as well with his own special mark.[/color] At the sight of his face, the Shadow Ball dissipates, being replaced by more tears.[/color][color=lime]Seeing this as being in the clear, Ventus advances toward the Gardevoir, now doing what he can to help out his most trusted partner.[/color]