[h3][color=fff79a]Current World Time: 3:30 - 4:00 P.M.[/color][/h3]

[h3][color=0072bc]Rico and Lulu the Riolu Twins[/color] and Company[/h3][b][Lilac Meadow][/b]

The group of five continued onward slowly, making sure to watch all angles. They continued along the usual well-worn path towards the Meadow's Center, a beautiful water pool constantly refilled by a natural waterfall, covered in Water Lillys. However, something stopped them in their tracks not even a fourth of the way through the field. A bunch of tracks, obvious signs of a struggle, and some drag marks.

Rico was taking a close look at the tracks, but Lulu looked like she was starting to have a meltdown. [color=0072bc]"Lulu, relax, I'm right here."[/color] Her friends seemed quite concerned. [color=f7941d]"Is... is Lulu alright?"[/color] Asked Flare. Lulu was almost in a state of complete panic, the only thing keeping her grounded to sanity being her brother. [color=0072bc]"If all of these signs are right, we're dealing with either Ariados or Galvantula, or their evolution lines, or both. And Lulu... she had a bad experience with those kind of Pokemon."[/color] Lulu started to shake. [color=7ea7d8]"Don't talk... don't talk about it... I don't want... I can't..."[/color]

[color=c4df9b]"Remember what we're here for, Lulu!"[/color] Yelled Lyla, snapping Lulu back to her senses. [color=fff200]"Yeah, Krissy is counting on you, we're counting on you. Don't let fear cover up your courage."[/color] Said Peach. Lulu stood there, motionless for a moment.

[h3][color=004b80]Spirit the Lucario[/color][/h3][b][Valiant Village][/b]

[@Iatos]
This guy was definitely an odd one. His Aura was all over the place. The words he spoke came from what sounded like a broken man, with no real motivation except greed. He stepped aside as the giant walked past. [color=004b80]"You're right about a few things. A battle here is not what I desire. As much violence as I've seen today... let peace reign. But, there are many things you have wrong."[/color]

He didn't even know if the behemoth was still listening, but he kept talking. [color=004b80]"I'm no child, in fact my age probably outlasts yours. I've trained many over the years, I've seen much in my life. I do believe you've faced Mega Evolution before, but tell me this: how many have you faced that truly understood why they achieved such power? Many can find such power, but using it to its fullest is a task one must take years to perfect."[/color]

He paused and continued. [color=004b80]"You seem like a Pokemon that's given up on the world as it is, I can see it in your eyes. You have nothing left to lose, but no real purpose except to gain power. That path will only lead you to destruction. Many have tread such a path, none have succeeded."[/color]

He finally decided to wrap it up. [color=004b80]"I don't wish to make you an enemy, but I know you don't want to make me a friend. So I warn you, through my journeys I've befriended some of the most powerful teams to have walked the face of the planet, and I've trained some myself. So if you truly think you want me as your enemy... that is your choice. But let nothing happen to this village, for if something does happen to it because of you... not even Arceus himself could save you then."[/color]

He walked past the behemoth himself. He'd said what he wanted to say, and he had no regrets about it. He told the truth, he meant what he said. He knew that not all Pokemon held complete darkness in their hearts, there was always some slice of good that would shine through when they most needed it. He always tried to see the good in people. While he still did not trust this odd Pokemon, he would not make him an outcast or enemy.

Now he had to return to the task of preparing for the Founders Day Festival. He would stop by the Guild to see if any important bulletins had come through, then head back to the village center to see how decorations were coming.

[h3][color=a36209]Razor the Excadrill[/color][/h3][b][Valiant Village - Spirit's Guild][/b]

[@Banana]
It had been a long time since he had led anyone on a tour of the Guild's facilities, it felt good to tutor a newcomer. [color=a36209]"We keep only the basic necessities here, enough food to hold over Guild Members and Guests, supplies for each team to head out with, and just enough money to cover basic expenses. Spirit is a very generous Pokemon, giving most of the money he earns to the town to improve it and keep it on its feet in times of need."[/color]

They passed down the hall, coming to a stop before a painting done by the local Smeargle. [color=a36209]"Ah, that's Spirit with his most prized pupils. The Swords of Justice. The five of them founded this town together... man it devastated him when they vanished... that painting shows Spirit as the happiest I've ever seen him."[/color] As if on cue, Spirit entered the scene. Razor straightened a bit as he walked in. [color=a36209]"Hello, Guildmaster, I was just showing... er... I'm sorry, your name must've slipped my mind."[/color]

Spirit glanced at the newcomer, then looked back to Razor. [color=004b80]"How're the others doing?"[/color] Razor snapped to look up at Spirit. [color=a36209]"We had Melody come over and take a look at them, minor injuries, they'll be back to active duty by tomorrow."[/color] Spirit nodded and turned to head back out, but paused at the door. [color=004b80]"And to you, my young ice type stranger, welcome to Valiant Village."[/color] And off he went.

[h3][color=9e0b0f]Bisharp[/color] and Company[/h3][b][Sky Tower][/b]

[@floodtalon] [@Polaris North]
The Haunter was definitely more of a loner, he could tell already. However, he was hesitant to let him go. [color=9e0b0f]"Hold up, something doesn't feel... right. If this is the home of the Legendary Rayquaza, why haven't we been attacked on sight by guards yet anyways?"[/color] The group looked around. [color=fdc68a]"He has a point... I'm feeling no vibrations, but given we're on clouds, that's not unusual I think."[/color] Said the Hippowdon.

[color=6ecff6]"It is quite quiet, odd."[/color] Said the Beartic, possibly the longest sentence he'd said yet. The Bisharp looked over to the Haunter. [color=9e0b0f]"Take a quick peak, but something is definitely off about this place. The rest of us get ready to move. Machamp and Beartic, you'll be with me. Hippowdon, you go with Drago and Valentine."[/color]