Trainer: Devon Lyton
Illusion Status: None
[Route 701 - Pokémon Center]

@Light Lord@Shiny Keldeo
When both Trainers reassured the Zoroark about the fire, he let out a soft sigh. "I'm glad to hear that. Not to say it's... a good thing, but at least we're not in any immediate danger."

Making his way towards the bed once the invite went out, he curled up into a loose ball. "It seems everyone enjoys when I am used as a cushion, so... yes I suppose so. If you believe there's enough space, that is." Glancing over at Brent, Nasir raised a brow. "Is... that abnormal? When I was with June... she always used me as a pillow as well. Although I suppose it was just myself, and not a nearly full party."

Ranulf the Dragonite, Mist the Dratini

[Route 701 - Pokémon Center Exterior]

@Shiny Keldeo
A small frown marred the girl's face. "Yeah... I kinda thought that'd be the only option. It's... okay though, I mean it's not like we didn't always sleep outside anyway, it was just... different kinda." Moving to get a better look at Ranulf she continued, "Is that okay with you? That scary group might come back, and I'd feel better with you outside. Even though I wish you could be inside with me."

With a nod and a warm smile, Ranulf replied, <Of course it's fine by me. As he said, I can sleep by your window, and protect you from potential threats. Sleep well, all right Celes?>

Closing her eyes, a wide smile crossed her lips, "If you're sure! Well, Brooks, Ranulf, I should probably get to bed. I kinda wanted to talk to Lily, if she's up to it. See ya tomorrow!" With a wave, the girl took off towards her dorm.

[Route 701 - Pokémon Center Interior]

@Shiny Keldeo
Stepping into the room after obtaining a key from the nurse, Celes poked her head in, Mist at her heels. The small Dratini had remained silent, despite being pleased at the outcome of the confrontation. Slithering into the room, she found a nice corner and coiled.

"Hey Lily... looks like you're still up. Whatcha doing?"

Shinon the Lucario, Aenir the Froslass, Jill the Skarmory

[Viore International Airport]

@Ophidian
Confusion painted Pent's brow at Jinx muttered commentary. He didn't say much of anything, though his expression was transparent, ...I'm adorable!?

Pausing, it took him a few moments to finally say something of value, "E-Er, bugs and mud? And... bramble bushes? Are you... serious!? That sounds absolutely terrible, w-why would we go there!? I thought... Viore was supposed to be nice!" Sheer horror was clear across his features.

Placing a palm to his forehead, Pent's Lucario communicated to its Trainer through aura, ...I do believe he isn't serious.

@Ninian


Jinx smirked and hooked his arm around the professor. "But think about it! We'll build so much character! Just like they used to say when I was a kid! Misery builds character!" Jinx waved his hand excitedly in front of Pent, gesturing at the landscape gesturing before them. "Just think about how much character we'll build out there, sleeping underneath the open sky, totally exposed to the elements~!"

"Oooooh! Maybe if we're lucky we'll get to sleep in a cave filled with Zubat!"

He remained chipper and seemingly sincere throughout.

Devon Lyton

Shock the Ampharos, Cyan the Marill, Quill the Monferno, Missy the Mismagius, Nasir the Zoroark
[Route 701 - Pokémon Center]

@Ninian@Shiny Keldeo
Reaching over to gently pick up Cyan as Nasir questioned Brent's question, Devon laughed. "I don't think it's weird. I just say don't knock it till you try it man. They're not always all in the same bed as me though, but they're usually outside of their balls when we sleep. I have little beds for all of my Pokémon at both of my houses. Heck at my dad's place, I even built some of them myself with a bit of spare plywood." Looking over at the sleeping Ampharos near his legs, he smiled. "It's just sort of a thing I've done ever since I got my first Pokémon. Shock was a pretty good pillow as a Mareep, but now that's pretty much Nasir's job."

Placing the injured Marill carefully in the middle of the Zoroark's mane, the teen then found a spot in the giant mass of red fluff to plant his own head, which he swiftly did so. His head slightly sunk into the stuff as he reached a hand over to to gently pet the start of the mane near Nasir's head. "Anyways, good night guys. I'll see you all tomorrow."

[Route 701 - Pokemon Center]

@Light Lord
Brent simply shrugged at the answer to his question, watching the veteran trainer relax with his Zoroark as a pillow. He smiled a bit, then reached over to the light switch near the door. "Yeah, I'll see ya in the morning I guess..." He said, flipping off the switch. Now only the glow of the TV lit the room. The show was some kind of cartoon with people dueling one another with... trading cards of all things. At least it wasn't the fate of the world dependent on metal spin tops...

[Route 701 - Pokemon Center]

@Ninian
Lily had finally settled on a channel when Celes finally walked in. "Hey. Yeah, I'm still up. Trying to relax my brain a bit. So, you were a while. You make up with Ranulf?" She asked, Chikorita hopping up on the bed and curling up next to Lily. The TV played some reruns of last years Viore Grand Festival.

[Route 701 - Pokemon Center]

He smiled as the two clearly had resolved any problems that had occurred between them, and they went their separate ways for the night. He turned his attention back to his Pokemon, who steadily returned one after another until all six were accounted for. "No sign of them, huh? Just as I expected, their long gone, after the next target... Shaymin and... well, you know... were the only ones I know for certain were part of the Legend... I wonder who they're going after next..." He said, soon calling back all of his Pokemon save for one. "Noivern, what do you say about being my pick for a battle tomorrow?"

Trainer: Devon Lyton
Illusion Status: None
[Route 701 - Pokémon Center]

@Light Lord@Shiny Keldeo
Content being everyone's pillow, Nasir let out a soft yawn. "Feel better, Cyan." Furrowing his brows, the Zoroark thought to himself, I thought I wasn't tired, but it seems I was mistaken. That last battle must have taken a lot out of me. It's been a long time since I've been worried for Devon's safety.

In fact, it was odd. It was a familiar feeling, yet he could not actually remember a specific instance where something like that had happened. Well, it wasn't anything he'd concern himself with for the moment. Instead, he closed his eyes, beginning his descent into unconsciousness.

Ranulf the Dragonite, Mist the Dratini

[Route 701 - Pokémon Center Interior]

@Shiny Keldeo
Scratching the back of her head, Celes' eyes fell downcast, "Yeah... I think so. I mean, it seems that way. He can't actually fit inside, so he should be coming to find our window right now. Extra protection and everything given what happened." Making her way over towards the window, Celes struggled to get it open, so she could better wave him down. "Anyway, um, how are you feeling? You seemed really out of it."

Shinon the Lucario, Aenir the Froslass, Jill the Skarmory

[New Amber Town]

@Ophidian
Blinking, Pent raised a brow, "...Misery builds character? O-Oh dear, that explains... a lot." Gulping, he stared the man in the eyes, "I-I think my live has been... nothing but character building exercises. I think... I... can pass on the caves filled with Zubat. O-Or really even sleeping outside. Isn't there a Pokémon Center... somewhere?"

As Jinx's words processed, the man became filled with dread. Does he actually mean to sleep outside...?

@Ninian


For a few moments, Jinx stared back. Seemingly struck dumb.

"Holy ****. You really do look like a puppy when you do that thing with your eyes." Jinx blinked rapidly, as if shaking off a spell. "I mean. Seriously man. For like half a second there all I wanted to do was pat your head and feed you treats or something."

He scratched the back of his head absentmindedly. "But yeah. There's probably Pokemon Centers and that. You're..." Jinx blinked again.

"You know." He continued on, conversationally. "I really thought that whole 'I'm taking him home with me and taking care of him forever' thing you sorta invoke in people was just the fact you got run over and drugged in the span of five minutes talking. But that's...just how you are huh?"

Pent's Pokemon probably knew what he was talking about, he'd wager.

[Route 701 - Pokemon Center]

@Ninian
Lily smiled as she heard that the two had made up. "That's good..." She said. Celes then proceeded to ask about her. "O-oh, me? Well, I think I just... well... It was a bit rough... my brain's just kinda fried right now..." She said, trying to figure out a way to explain her predicament. "Need some help with that?" She asked, motioning to the window.

Ranulf the Dragonite, Mist the Dratini

[Route 701 - Pokémon Center Interior]

@Shiny Keldeo
"Yeah... um, help would be great." With some struggling, Celes, and possibly the two of them would manage to get the window open. "Ranullllllf, we're over herrrrre!"

The girl flailed her arms wildly, and the Dragonite came to her call. "Yay, okay, so I guess you can sit there for the night. Sorry though, wish I could fit you in here."

<It's fine. Truly. Rest well, you'll need it. You too, Lily.> Giving the girls a smile, he turned around, taking his seat outside. Struggling to close the window, finally, Celes plopped down on one of the beds. "He's right... we probably need our sleep."

[Route 701 - Pokemon Center]

@Ninian
Lily walked over to the window Celes had been trying to open. She giggled a little before undoing a latch holding the window shut, and watched as Celes called over her Dragonite guardian. After she closed the window again, Lily flipped the latch back into place. "Yeah, I'm not sure how, but I'll get to sleep. See ya in the morning then." She said, laying down on her bed after flipping off the lights. She laid there for a good half hour or so, but finally the fatigue drove her to sleep.

...

This had to be one of the weirdest dreams she'd ever had. All around her there was this golden glow... it felt warm. She couldn't feel the ground under her feet, but she was standing perfectly stable on something. There appeared to be no one around, though. "Hello? Is anyone there?" She called out. There was no verbal response.

Soon a shape emerged in the distance. It was a very familiar shape. It was small, kind of cute actually. Then it finally came into full view. It was Shaymin. She floated up to Lily, seemingly as confused as she was. "I don't know either, if that's what you're thinking..." She said.

A brighter glow suddenly manifested before the two. It was a bright glow, and it too had a shape, one Lily did not recognize. "Lily Meadows..." A voice said aloud. "You have been chosen, one of pure heart, in a time of peril." The voice explained. "Long ago, ten humans were chosen to partner with certain creatures that inhabited the land. They saved this land from destruction. Not since then has this power been needed again..."

Everything began to go fuzzy. The glow began to diminish. "You have already bonded with each other, though you may not understand it now. In time you will learn everything you need to know on your own, and with the help of your friends and fellow chosen humans. This is where I leave you... the rest is up to you..." The glow finally diminished, and everything went black...

The Next Morning...@Light Lord @Sketcher

Lily woke up with a jolt. She looked around her, she was right where she had gone to sleep the night before. She looked next to her, it seemed Celes was still asleep. She sighed lightly. That dream... no, it was more than a dream... it was a message, a warning? No, that wasn't the word... she couldn't figure out what to call it. She reached over onto a bedside cabinet and grabbed her PokeGear to check the time:

7:14 A.M. VST (Viore Standard Time)

She moved and sat up on the edge of the bed, stretching out a little. She felt a little clearer headed than the night before. She stood up and looked out the window. The sun was just on the horizon now. First thing's first: every morning business. She headed into the bathroom to get ready for the day.

[Route 701 - Pokemon Center]

That morning Brent was still fast asleep in his bed. He was a rather heavy sleeper, there wasn't much that would wake him short of dynamite. Cyndaquil had already woken up, and was sitting on the edge of the bed watching some early morning cartoons while waiting for his trainer to wake up. If he took too much longer, he was going to give him a little nudge in the right direction with a little Ember to his backside.

[Route 701 - Pokemon Center]

Michael was wide awake already by the time everyone else was waking up. He was dressed in his traveling clothes and was out in the main lobby feeding his Pokemon. "You guys make sure to eat up while you can, it'll be a few hours before we reach Vertigo, according to the maps." He said, starting to eat on some breakfast himself.

[Route 701 - Pokemon Center]

Bryce was also awake, but had gotten up a little after Michael. He opted to stay in his room while he got ready to head out himself. His Pokemon were all ready to go, and also eating their breakfast. Bryce never really ate breakfast, if he got hungry between morning and lunch he had some energy bars in his backpack to keep him going. Maya's attitude had also reverted back to normal after her episode the previous evening.

[Route 701 - Pokemon Center]

"Alright Noivern, Diving Air Slash!" He said as his Pokemon dove downward at incredible speed, delivering a swift Air Slash to a training dummy before quickly pulling up and out. "Perfect, you're still in top shape it looks like." He said, giving his Dragon Type a thumbs up, Noivern returning the gesture. "I think we should be all set then, just had to make sure you were all warmed up this morning." He stopped and thought to himself. "I'll go a little easy on him. He looks like he's got some experience, but not too much power." He told his Dragon Type, who nodded in response.

[Vertigo City - Pokemon Center]

Sierra was up bright and early that morning, and had Deerling and Fennekin out back behind the Pokemon Center. "Alright, we've got about two days before the Vertigo Contest now, so we need to be ready. Let's warm up a little first, then get into some contest moves!" She said, her Pokemon jumping with her in enthusiasm.

[Route 701 - Pokémon Center]

@Shiny Keldeo
If the patient Fire Mouse were to look far to his right, he would be greeted by an unoccupied bed. The sheets and comforter on the cushy mattress being folded messily near it's bottom left corner. The white backpack and crimson zipper hoodie nowhere to be found near the bed's base. Bits of fur in various colors sprinkled along practically the entire surface area of the thing. And if the little Cyndaquil looked even further to the right, he would discover a small note of paper sitting on the bedside table with the following written on it:

'Out to catch a Starly and do some training, call if you need me. 81-0422-2007'

Devon Lyton

Shock the Ampharos, Cyan the Marill, Quill the Monferno, Missy the Mismagius, Nasir the Zoroark
[Forest Beyond Route 701]

@Ninian
"Ah...It's actually a pretty great morning huh Fuzzy?"

The scarred brunet commented as he strolled along beside his fluffy companion through the dew wet grass. Large patches of sunlight snuck in between the leafy treetops and occasionally lit Devon's face as he walked with hands behind his head. The woods were quiet, save for the occasional chirp of a Pidgey or chitter of a local Bug-type. Tiny twigs snapped under the teen's feet as he brushed aside a small shrub and pushed past it. Turning around and walking backwards to face Nasir, he yawned. "Oh, I forgot to ask, did you sleep good? Have any dreams?"

Ranulf the Dragonite, Mist the Dratini

[Route 701 - Pokémon Center]

@Shiny Keldeo
Celes was fast asleep, and it seemed as if nothing in the world would wake her. Normally, Ranulf would have picked her up, and thrown her over his shoulder by now, but it simply was not going to happen, given the situation. That said, the Dragonite had his nose pressed against the window, peering into the dorm. <Celes! Celes, wake up... Lily? Lily are you there?> It seemed the girl was nowhere to be seen. She must have been getting ready. <You've got to be... ah! Mist! Mist can you hear me?>

With bleary eyes, the Dratini uncoiled herself, looking up towards the window, <...Ranulf? What do you want...? It's so... early...>

A frown creased the Dragon-type's maw, <You must get up! Everyone is already preparing to depart for Viore. Brooks is already awake...>

<...Okay... okay... just five more...> The Dratini was unresponsive.

Trainer: Devon Lyton
Illusion Status: None
[Route 701 - Pokémon Center]

@Light Lord
A small smile crossed the Dark-types maw as his eyes fell upon his Trainer, "It is a nice morning indeed..." With his gaze falling downcast, he frowned at the second, actual question. "My sleep was typical, as for my dreams... it was a reoccurring one with June. I suppose that's actually... it was the one at the hospital..." Trailing off, he let out a sigh, "I'm unsure if that dream will ever go away. Anyway, no... matter. We're searching for a ... Starly?"

Devon Lyton

Shock the Ampharos, Cyan the Marill, Quill the Monferno, Missy the Mismagius, Nasir the Zoroark
[Forest Beyond Route 701]

@Ninian
A saddened frown fell upon Devon's face as he looked upon the downcast fox. The reoccurring dream was something that Nasir had talked about many times previous, and the fact that the Trainer could do little to help the Zoroark always made him feel even worse. Aw man. I don't think it will either....I'm sorry Nasir.

A small smile came over the crimson hoodied teenager as he went back to walking beside the Dark-type and nodded at the question. Thankful for the subject change. "Yup. You know, one of those little brown and grey birds we see in Sinnoh. Ever since Flappers left, I knew I wanted to catch one someday..."

The boy paused for a moment to look off into the trees and reminisced about his old friend, before looking back to Nasir and shrug. "Anyways, just be on the look out for any traces of one Fuzzy. Brown and grey feathers, nests, turds, that sort of stuff."

@Ninian @Light Lord @Sketcher

[Route 701 - Pokemon Center]

It wasn't long before Lily emerged from the bathroom, dressed in all of her traveling clothes except for her sneakers, which sat at the door. For a bit she was oblivious to the Dragonite peeking in the window, and turned on the TV to a news report coming in live. "...At this point this morning that fire is still burning out here in the Viore Triangle. Firefighters from all three points of the triangle continue to battle the blaze, but it appears it is beginning to finally die down. There is still no new word on what started this massive blaze, but what we do know is that this will leave a lasting scar on this once beautiful landscape for years to come..."

She finally noticed the Dragonite out of the corner of her eye. While the news report was interesting, she knew it was something that would happen that she had no control over, and thus didn't worry about too much. She gave a little wave and eventually walked over to the window, unlatching it and opening it. "Morning Ranulf, you sleep well?" She asked the Dragonite.

[Route 701 - Pokemon Center]

"OOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWW!" The yell could be heard all the way down the hallway of the dorm rooms and all the way in the main room. Cyndaquil had lived up to its word, and gave Brent a not so subtle wake-up call. Brent could be heard from the bathroom with the shower running. "Cyndaquil, next time I tell you to make sure to get me up on time, think of something that doesn't burn me alive, could you?" He said through the door, Cyndaquil laughing through it all.

[Route 701 - Pokemon Center]

Michael turned his head and looked down the hallway as he heard the loud yelp. He had no clue what that was, but he didn't really want to go find out. He had another thing on his mind. "I wonder where Olivier is... we said we were gonna head out early, but I don't see him anywhere..." He said to his Pokemon, taking a glance around the area.

[Route 701 - Pokemon Center]

For a moment the lone trainer opened his door and looked up and down the hallway, somewhat investigating the scream he'd heard through the wall. He shrugged it off as he heard no repercussions and went back inside his room.

Shinon the Lucario, Aenir the Froslass, Jill the Skarmory

[New Amber Town]

@Ophidian

Letting out a sigh, the man furrowed his brows. "Goodness... you believe me to be a puppy. I'm... far from that. Truly. But, ah..." Trailing off, he glanced down at his Lucario still carrying his cane. "I-I don't think anyone's ever thought of me that way. I suppose the nurses in Lumiose may agree with you, but no one ever offered to actually take me home... and I know for a fact my *students* would certainly not offer that..."

Shinon let out a small sigh, rolling his eyes. With a short bark, he'd speak up, <This isn't the first time he's been injured. At least this one was less grievous.> Looking to his Trainer he'd continue, <He's quite pathetic. I do not mean this in a bad way.>

"Ah..." Hanging his head, he let out a soft sigh. He seemingly understood his Pokémon, and through the power of aura, Jinx might have some idea as well.

Libra the Ralts

[Route 701 - Pokémon Center]

@Shiny Keldeo
Making his way through the halls, the blonde had a rather dead and tired expression upon his feminine visage. "...I can't believe I stayed up so late. I promised Michael I'd..."

The small Ralts looked up at his Trainer, <I told you not to stay up! This isn't school! And, I don't think Pokémon Centers sell energy drinks.>

Putting a hand to his brow, Olivier let out a groan, "You're right... I shouldn't have, but I just..." Trailing off, his green eyes widened as they fixed upon Michael who was looking around. Waving a hand, the tired Trainer made his way over towards the boy, "Sorry I'm late. I know I promised I'd get out early... Thanks for not leaving me, though."

Trainer: Devon Lyton
Illusion Status: None
[Route 701]

@Light Lord
Putting a paw to his maw, the Zoroark furrowed his brows, "Brown and grey? I'll... I cannot quite recall, but I will certainly keep watch. So I take it Flappers was a Starly? Have you not found her recently? Perhaps now that you're not a mere child..." Trailing off, he let out a sigh. "...Let's see. Feathers..."

Taking in a few deep breaths, Nasir sniffed the air, hoping to pick up a trace of something. After a few moments he paused, and looked over to his companion. "I smell something of interest this way." Holding out a claw, he then began to head in said direction.

Ranulf the Dragonite, Mist the Dratini

[Route 701 - Pokémon Center]

@Shiny Keldeo
A sigh of relief escaped the Dragonite's maw as Lily made her way over. <Goodness, I'm glad to see you're awake. Celes seems... out of it. And, good morning to you as well. I slept decently, yourself?> It took the Dragonite a moment to realize that Lily probably couldn't understand anything he just said. It was something he had gotten used to.

Holding out an arm, he gestured to Celes. <You may want to wake her up...>

@Ninian


"Aaaaaand now all I want to do is hug you and tell you everything's going to be okay. How do you *do* this to people." He blinked again. "How did you *do* this to me? I'm a thief. A hardened criminal. I have outstanding warrants." To go with his outstanding ### he might add.

Ah hell.

He looked at Pent again. And added the information his Pokemon had just so kindly planted in his head. This wasn't the first time he'd been done and out. And there wasn't anyone put his Pokemon around to help him back up.

....That sounded familiar. If he hadn't found Sandiego....heck, even after that, it just him and his 'mon alot of the time.

.......

No. This was not going to happen. He wasn't going to see himself in some academi-

Too late.

"Well."

He hooked his hand around the professor in a perhaps-too familiar way. "Let's find you a pokemon center and a warm bed huh?" Silently, Jinx started forwards, more or less easing the professor along with him.

Shinon the Lucario, Aenir the Froslass, Jill the Skarmory

[Route 701?]

@Ophidian
If he could sulk, he would have done it about now. Looking up to Jinx, the professor barely managed to speak, "Y-You have outstanding warrants? I-Is it even safe for you to go into a Pokémon Center?" After considering it for a moment, he realized that Jinx was likely not a high enough priority to have his face plastered everywhere. After all, he did seem like a good person at his core.

Staring sadly off to his side for a moment, he continued, "So... I mean... if you can safely go into public places and stuff... a warm bed would be really nice. Um, Shinon can you grab my Holocaster?"

With a bark, the Lucario made his way over to the professor, gently easing off his satchel—while Jinx continued onward—then putting around his own shoulders. Digging through the bag, he pulled out a blue device that had a neck strap attached to it. Jumping a bit, he managed to put the strap around Pent's neck. "Thanks, Shinon. Let's see..." Booting up the device, it took him a few moments before he loaded map information for the region. "Sooo... uh... it looks like if you keep on this road here, it will eventually get us to the Pokémon Center. It might take a bit though, are you sure you can carry me... that... far?"

@Ninian


[Route 701 Pokemon Center-Next Morning]

Bright side. He could in fact carry the Professor that far-let's hear it for years of experience lugging heavy artifacts away from recently burgled museums while the police shouted impotently at him and he merrily expressed his affection for them through several specific, finger-heavy gestures. It tended to build the upper body strength excellently.

Brighter side. Evidently a gaggle of trainers had checked in just a bit before they'd arrived. So they were down to one room. Which meant he got to spend more time comparing the professor to various, small, adorable animals and to get-semi lost in the wide eyes said animals normally sported.

Not-so bright side. He'd woken up basically *hanging* off the 'Prof. So he was used to using Houndoom as a pillow. Sue him. Bodyheat was bodyheat, insofar as the sleepy mind was concerned.

Really. Waking up on the chest of someone you barely knew wasn't that....bad of a way to wake up. Considering he'd once spent the night in a rowboat, pursued by police.

....

....It still took some explaining though.

As they were making their way down the hallway, groggy and sleepy and in the middle of an awkward silence namely. Surely the best time for hasty explanations.

"I uh. Honestly didn't mean anything by it....?" He tried.

@Ninian @Light Lord @Sketcher @Ophidian

[Route 701 - Pokemon Center]

The Dragonite seemingly responded to her, though it was hard for her to interpret what he had to say. From his facial expressions, though, he was in a somewhat good mood. "That's good... I think..." She said, looking over to Celes as the Pseudo Legendary pointed to her. "Ah, right, should probably get her up. Good call." She said, giving the Dragon a thumbs up as she headed over to the other bed.

She stood over Celes and tapped her arm, then placed her hand on her shoulder and gave it a decent shake. "Celes, it's morning, time to wake up." She said. Chikorita was doing the same with Mist. <Mist. Come on. You don't want to make Ranulf mad, do you?> She asked, gently nudging the young Dragon Type with her Vine Whip.

[Route 701 - Pokemon Center]

After his sudden wake up call, Brent finally emerged from the bathroom all dressed and ready to go, be it may a little on the crispy side of things. Brent walked by the bed where Cyndaquil still lay laughing, giving the young Fire Type a smug look and a smile. "You think you're so funny, huh? I'll get you back, don't you worry." He said, causing Cyndaquil to stop for a moment. <Uh Oh... I wonder what he's got planned now...> He said as he jumped off the bed and onto Brent's shoulder. "Come on, I bet a bunch of the others are already out in the main room. Let's go." He said, leaving his room without noticing the note at Devon's bedside.

[Route 701 - Pokemon Center]

The blonde haired trainer finally emerged from the dorm hallway, uttering an apology for the lateness. "It's fine, but man you still look beat. Might grab an energy drink from that vending machine over there, it helps a lot." He said, setting a bottle of his own down on the table.

<So, how did you two sleep last night?> Asked Glameow kindly. Turtwig was a little more... abrupt. <Your trainer looks wiped, man. Did you two stay up all night?> He asked, swiftly dodging a whack from Glameow. <Hah! Missed me that time, Glameow!> He said before taking a sudden smack to the back from the same paw as it returned. <You were saying...> She said.

[Route 701 - Pokemon Center]

Bryce and two of his Pokemon, Maya and Striker, finally emerged from their room and made their way into the main room. He took his seat at one of the farther tables, like the night before, and brought out his PokeGear again. "Just wanted to double check the route before we head out, just to make sure." He said. While he was looking at the map, a live newsfeed came over a large monitor in the room.

"This is Viore TV News at 7:30. Good morning Viore, I'm Mike Porter and let's start with this morning's headline. The Massive Fire in Bitterwood Forest has finally been extinguished thanks to the timely arrival of two Pokemon Rangers. We go now to Melissa Granger, who's been following this report since the beginning. Melissa?"

The scene shifted over to the charred remains of a forested area. "Thanks Mike, I'm here in Bitterwood were the damage is breathtaking. Miles of forest have been burned to the ground, but luckily all three points of the Viore Triangle are safe this morning. Although they were unavailable for comment, the success of this endeavor was all due to the heroic actions of two Pokemon Rangers who arrived just this morning. Why they are here is unknown, as is their identities. Investigators are still looking into the cause, but have yet to discover it. We'll have more details as they become available. This is Melissa Granger, VTV News. Mike?"

Devon Lyton

Shock the Ampharos, Cyan the Marill, Quill the Monferno, Missy the Mismagius, Nasir the Zoroark
[Forest Beyond Route 701]

@Ninian
While Nasir was attempting to sniff out the Starling Pokémon, Devon shook his head slowly and looked down at the grass that his shoes were currently lost in. Lightly brushing his foot through the soft green turf, he spoke. "She was already a Staravia when she left, and I haven't seen any trace of her since then. I think it's been....Yeah, about seven years now."

The teen brunet laced his fingers behind his head and looked back at the sniffing fox with a somewhat dull look in his eyes, as if there was a bit of lingering sadness behind them. "Flappers didn't leave cause I was a kid, she left cause she wanted to have a mate, and actual kids of her own. At least, that's what it seemed like she was telling me. It was a bit hard for me to understand a bunch of random chirping sounds and wing gestures."

The scarred Trainer's brown eyes went wide as Nasir confirmed that he had found something, and the excited boy immediately followed after the Zoroark at a quickened pace. "Great! I'm right behind you."

The Trainer and Pokémon duo pushed through the brush in that same direction for what seemed like a good distance, until Devon eventually looked up around up at the trees. Scanning the branches above for any signs of the little Flying-types with a Great Ball firmly gripped in his right hand. "We've went pretty far Fuzzy, has the smell gotten any stronger? Cause the only thing I've seen up in the trees so far are some Caterpies and a few Metapods. Oh, and some other little bug that looked like it had a leaf collar."

Ranulf the Dragonite, Mist the Dratini

[Route 701 - Pokémon Center]

@Shiny Keldeo
Bleary eyed, Celes made a few incoherant mumbling noises before sitting up. Rubbing the crust from the corners of her eyes, she grumbled, "...itsmorningalready?ughbarely...slept...sotired...sleeping..now..." With that said, she fell back into the bed, pretending she was never woken up.

With eyes wide, Mist was roused by the Chikorita. Witnessing her Trainer's refusal to awaken, the Dratini hopped up on the bed, and began to slither on Celes' chest. <You can't sleep all day! See, I'm up! I'm not gonna make Ranulf mad. You're the one that's gonna make him mad! Please get up.>

Using her tail, she began to thwap the girl on the chest until finally she shot up. "Mist! Ahhh... hrnghgh... kay. I'm up. It's still way too early though. What time is it anyway, Lily? And uhm... sorry for uh... yeah I'm just... I dunno, this is my first time away from home... so... exhausted."

Letting out a snort, Ranulf crossed his arms. <I'm glad to see you're up.>

Libra the Ralts

[Route 701 - Pokémon Center]

@Shiny Keldeo
"Oh! They have those here? Oh that's... that's such a relief. Libra, uh... could you...?" With a wide smile the Ralts nodded, taking a card from the teen's pocket, <Of course!>

Making his way towards the vending machine, the Ralts' head was turned to look over the other Pokémon. <I slept on and off... Olivier hardly slept at all. He was too busy replying to a bunch of forum posts after he posted that video of yesterday's battle. Oh and he was doing some research too. I wish he would've gotten some rest, though...>

After a few moments of fiddling with the machine, the Ralts retrieved a yellow-canned beverage, making his way back to Olivier. <Here you go!> Taking the drink in hand, Olivier popped the top and began chugging it. After a moment he paused to take a breath. "I should be a bit... ah... more alive here, shortly. I wonder where Wye went off to...? Wasn't he planning to meet us in the morning, or...?"

His attention was caught by the morning broadcast. Green eyes stared up with a somewhat confused, yet relieved expression. "It's a good thing that's under control now..."

Trainer: Devon Lyton
Illusion Status: None
[Route 701 - Forest]

@Light Lord
It was clear Devon was still bothered that Flappers had left. Regardless of whether or not hse had a good reason, he knew it must have been heartbreaking. This caused Nasir some distraction, though he did his best to continue tracking the scent despite the emotional situation.

When Devon paused, Nasir also stopped, looking upward. "You're correct, I do only see Bug-types. Devon... you would know more about Flying-types than I would. Is there... perhaps you could lure it to the ground, somehow? If they remain airborne, it... it would be impossible to capture one..."

Shinon the Lucario, Aenir the Froslass, Jill the Skarmory

[Route 701 - Pokémon Center]

@Ophidian
The Professor's cheeks were bright red. His eyes trailed to the ground as he tried his best to ignore the situation, but it was very very clear he could not. After Jinx broke the silence, he paused, leaning against his cane. His leg was very much so in pain. The nurse was kind enough to give him some treatment, despite being a human, but it was clearly not enough. Even the cast she had put him in didn't feel quite right. It was designed to hold some manner of humanoid Pokémon's leg. The fit was close, but not exact. He hoped it wasn't something he had to wear for very long.

"...I... appreciate that you stayed with me." He wasn't about to address the elephant in the room. "...Truly. I'm not entirely sure I would have been able to pull myself from the bed this morning, had you not been there..." A small, cringing expression crossed his visage as he remembered just how comfortable Jinx looked on his chest. "A-Anyway... I... assume you do not wish to linger here for very long?"