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Post by Lucien Benoit on Dec 7, 2017 7:19:29 GMT -8
Mission name: A Sacred Bond Participants: Lucien , Jazz Johnson Catching?: No Spawning: 3 spiritual exercises, 2 waves of Pokemon (a total of 4 Pokemon total), evolved, up to 10 moves. Word Count based. At least one set of these pairs can Mega Evolve. Mission details: Brought together by their aura teacher Viola, Lucien and Jazz have learned quite a bit under her. However, Viola insists that personal growth is not good enough. Connecting with one’s Pokemon is just as important. She’s sent both off to an old temple of her own master’s, a man with many students of his own, to test whether they are ready to learn it. Upon arriving, they find not quite what either of them was expecting. Each must choose one Pokemon known to be able to achieve Mega Evolution to undergo 3 spiritual exercises with in order to strengthen their bond with that particular Pokemon. They then must battle two of the master’s students with two Pokemon each to show their connectivity with their chosen partner Pokemon. Should they win, they’ll receive Mega Knowledge and a Key Stone for their time. Reward: Mega Knowledge and a Key Stone for each
A small groan escaped from Lucien as he wandered up the path that lead to a temple in the distance alongside Jazz. He understood why they were doing this but why were they doing this? Mega Evolution was such an uncomfortable topic for him considering he’d read plenty of the Alolan Pokedex’s entries for it in the past. It was the reason he hadn’t been comfortable with it when Thomas had offered to teach him and had since spurned it repeatedly. However, Viola assured him that it wasn’t just a power trip and more of a connective harmony when done right but…. ugh still? Still. It made him so uncomfortable.
That and it was fucking cold outside and he was vaguely stressed that they were asked to walk all this way. Was this part of the training or was Viola just doing this to make him squirm. Shifting a bit, he rubbed his arms and stared upwards to towards the temple again. “Didja know, Lucario wuz tha first Pokemon ta be known ta Mega Evolve??” he asked after a moment looking towards Jazz and trying to offer something of a conversation. Sure there were primordial Mega Evolutions, but they didn’t Count so there.
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Post by Jazz Johnson on Dec 7, 2017 21:59:33 GMT -8
Ugh. Remind him again why they were doing this? Mega Evolution was cool and all, but Jazz had other things that he wanted to do right then. He knew that connecting with Pokemon was important and well, he already had that with Kovu but why were they going to this temple just for a lesson on mega evolution? He could've asked Orion about it at home much easier than coming all the way out here. Lucien seemed more fidgety than usual too which made him a little restless as well. That and it was fucking cold out here. Why couldn't they just fly out here? Or teleport? Arceus it was miserable out here. Heh, might as well be a trial by ice rather than fire. Smirking a bit at his own thought, Jazz would've told Lucien had he not spoken up first. Huh, that was pretty cool actually. "Really? 's pretty sweet. I 'ave a pair o' Riolu. Maybe I should evolve 'em soon. My cuz can mega evolve, jis never asked 'im how," Jazz replied, rubbing his hands together in an attempt to warm them up, "Man, why couldn't we 'ave flown 'r teleported e'en? 's too cold out 'ere."
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Post by Lucien Benoit on Dec 8, 2017 14:54:58 GMT -8
A small grin flashed across Lucien’s features as Jazz spoke. He hadn’t met Jazz’s Riolu personally, but any aura user without one of the Lucario line was lacking in something, heh. As Jazz commented that his cousin could Mega Evolve, Lucien raised an eyebrow briefly. “What’z yer cuz like?” he asked only to snort at Jazz’s next statement. He’d just been thinking that, but then agin it was frickin cold so of course. Yellow eyes flickered back up to th temple that was coming into sight now. “Think maybeh ‘s tha first trial?” he asked with a small laugh. Some part of him doubted it, but he could hope, right?
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Post by Jazz Johnson on Dec 8, 2017 15:23:14 GMT -8
Jazz grinned at Lucien's first question. Orion was something else, he had his rough spots still certainly but he was someone who could be counted on. " 'rion's awesome. He's helped me out quite a bit, e'en moved us to Veria. 's so much better 'ere than back where I used ta live. 'rion haz iz rough spots, 'n 'e can be a hard head sometimes but his heart is good I think," Jazz explained briefly before looking back at the temple up ahead. The first trial? Maybe. Hopefully. Anything to get out of this cold, right? "Maybeh. Ya think there's cocoa inside?"Jazz snorted. It was doubtful but... a guy could dream, couldn't he. "What doya think these trials will be like?" Hopefully it wasn't something too terribly hard. Ehh, who knew with someone like Viola though, right? For all he knew there was a monk in there just waiting to put them to work. Heh, wouldn't that be just wonderful.
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Post by Lucien Benoit on Dec 8, 2017 18:28:15 GMT -8
A small grin flashed across Lucien’s features as Jazz reflected on his cousin. Everyone had their rough spots and thing sthey weren’t proud of, so hearing someone had had a good impact despite that had him grinning. “Dat’s neat,” he answered softly looking back towards the temple as they drew closer still. Some part of him doubted they’d be greeted with hot cocoa, but maybe he could hope for something warm to drink at least. He …. Didn’t want to think about what trials they would face until they got there.
As they closed the distance, however, the temple door would slide open sideways of its own accord, and a man with a rather well trimmed beard stood at ready. “What business do you have here?” he asked his brow quirking in question.
Lucien fidgeted slightly at the tone that was used and found himself briefly at a loss for words. Viola had let him know they were coming, right? Looking at Jazz and then back at the man, Lucien tried to smile. “Ah, yeah, ya know Miss Viola by chance?” he grinned weakly giving a small head nod. “We’re ‘er students.”
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Post by Jazz Johnson on Dec 8, 2017 22:24:54 GMT -8
It was nice to be able to talk about Orion to Lucien. Jazz might have left out some pretty big details but hey, Lucien didn't need to know all those, especailly when most of it wasn't really his to tell. The thought of having something warm inside was probably too much to ask. As it turned out, the man at the temple didn't even looked like he recognized them? What the hell? Leave it to Viola to make their first trial to convince the guy to let them through. "Dude, 's freezing out 'ere. Can we come inside? Viola said something about trials and mega evolution. Unless the first trial includes wilderness survival that is,"Jazz huffed, none too pleased at such a cold welcome, pun intended, "My name's Jazz and this is Lucien."If that didn't work, Jazz was pretty sure he had a few fire types with him to keep him warm but... well, that was a bit extreme.
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Post by Super Gmagical on Dec 9, 2017 2:18:34 GMT -8
As a matter of fact, it does. Once invited in, the students are soon asked to choose the partner they wish to bond with, then head right back outside with them to seek a variety of winter flowers. Each pair should find at least a dozen flowers of good quality together, and do be careful to keep them in good shape. Incidentally, your aura sight may help you spot them, as not much else grows in the same conditions. Help each other endure the cold and attune yourself to your surroundings.
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Post by Lucien Benoit on Dec 9, 2017 8:12:27 GMT -8
The man stared for a moment, and in those seconds Lucien became aware that he wasn’t just staring at them to stare. The way his eyes shifted and the way his aura moved made it evident he was analyzing them, assessing them, reading them. Oh… Yeah, it totally made sense that he would be an Aura master too, wouldn’t it? After that moment passed, however, he would indeed invite them in, stepping sideways and making a small gesture to come. Lucien hesitated but would indeed step inwards feeling the warmth of the interior slowly start to fill him again.
“Welcome, you two,” he stated closing the door once Jazz came in after Lucien. “Your master mentioned you were coming.” Though, in truth, when Viola had mentioned students, he had assumed she meant a human and Riolu or Lucario as was the case with her other students. Two human boys was… a bit different, but he’d roll with it. “Mega Evolution mastery is not easy, but I will train you in the basics of what is required.” Lucien started to say something but fell silent again as he met the man’s gaze. “You are each to pick a partner Pokemon that has the essence of Mega Evolution. Hopefully you both have brought at least one.” Lucien started to speak again only to fall silent again. “Once you have done that, we will proceed.”
With the basic instructions given, Lucien looked back to Jazz. “Heh, ya… know who ya wanna use?” he asked a bit quietly before shifting and feeling through his own pants pockets for the Pokeballs he’d brought along.
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Post by Jazz Johnson on Dec 9, 2017 18:36:06 GMT -8
Jazz didn't really like the way the man was staring at him and shifted uncomfortably, crossing his arms in front of his chest to retain at least a little warmth. It didn't even occur to him that the guy was reading his aura, at least not immediately. The longer they stood out in the cold, the more Jazz wondered if this was the wrong temple or something else equally ridiculous. A muttered thanks would be given when the guy finally let them in. As soon as he felt the warmth, an audible sigh escaped Jazz as he finally began to warm up. Fuck the cold. He could do without it and hope that whatever this guy had in mind required them to stay inside. Still, it was reassuring to hear that Viola had at least mentioned them coming. The short explanation had Jazz nodding, smirking a bit. Just like he'd told Oriana when they were going to begin aura training, he wasn't a quitter, no matter what happened. The instructions to pick a partner Pokemon had Jazz immediately reaching for Kovu's ball only to stop when he realized that Luxray couldn't mega evolve. Well, damn. Looking over as Lucien spoke to him, Jazz hesitated. What Pokemon could mega evolve? Umm, ok, wow that was a rather lengthy list he had. "Ummm... well, I have a lot that can mega evolve. 'rion said summin' about needin' to match hearts at one point so..." Jazz murmured, running his fingers through his hair as he tried to think about who to use. Oh, right. That would work. "Sir, doya 'ave a PC 'r summin' I kin use?"Thankfully, the man gave him instructions to find it. Jazz hurried off to find it and with a few quick steps, one of his pokeballs had been sent back while another came relatively quickly. Kovu still could be of use here but... well, maybe that was against the rules. Ehh, it was always nice to have the Luxray around anyway. Running back the way he came, Jazz smirked, waving at them with the retrieved pokeball in his hand, "Got 'im! Wutz next?"Jazz asked of the man. Hopefully it was something inside because Arceus it was cold outside.
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Post by Lucien Benoit on Dec 11, 2017 16:03:53 GMT -8
Lucien snorted softly. He already had the Pokemon he wanted to use right there in his pocket. Fishing it out and enlarging the Pokeball, he’d release his Riolu to stand next to him. The master glanced over at him and smirked briefly before guiding Jazz on to where the PC was. “You know Riolu itself can’t Mega Evolve,” the man commented. Lucien grinned sheepishly and was about to say something when he was cut off again. “Though a strong bond is also required for evolution into Lucario, so it will do for now.” Rio, meanwhile, yawned and stretched slowly. He’d been made aware they were heading to this place, but he wasn’t too sure what they planned to do there.
As Jazz returned, the master glanced sideways and gave a small nod. “Good, release the Pokemon and then we’ll get started.” Once Jazz did that, he’d go on. “Now then, all four of you will go out front again and search the perimeter for a series of winter flowers. I want at least a dozen flowers of good quality from the both of you, and do be careful to keep them in good shape.” There was a pause as he cleared looked at Lucien and Jazz’s faces. His own features twitched upwards in amusement before he went on. “Your aura sight may be of particular use here in searching for them. Nothing else grows this time of year. Now then, out with all of you.”
Lucien audibly groaned. He’d just gotten warm, and now they were being ushered out again. Looking back to Jazz, he sighed softly and nodded. Alright, broski, alright. “Yo, Rio, ‘f ya get tew cold lemme know,” he spoke. The Riolu rolled his eyes, but as the door was opened again and the cold air rushed into greet him, the puppy yipped slightly and shifted behind him. Alright, alright. That was pretty cold.
Walking back out into the yard, Lucien rubbed his arms and started to look around. Twelve flowers of good quality. Right….
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Post by Jazz Johnson on Dec 11, 2017 19:30:40 GMT -8
As soon as he reached the others, Jazz released his Riolu as well. It seemed Lucien had chosen to use his Riolu too. "Heh, seems great minds think alike~,"Jazz mused, setting a hand on Rocket's head to literally hold the hyper Riolu back. Upon being released, Rocket had immediately wanted to fight and Jazz had anticipated this. That was part of why he'd chosen Rocket in the first place, that eagerness and fire would help in the long run when it came to Mega Evolution. "Chill, Rocket. We're nawt battling, dis 's summin' else." Rocket didn't exactly like hearing that but at least stopped trying to get to Rio and crossed his arms in front of him. Huff, fine. That was boring but he'd behave. At hearing that they had to go outside to look for some flowers however, both Jazz's and Rocket's features held that same incredulous expression. They had to go outside to look for what now? Jazz groaned, rubbing his face with his hand as he shook his head. That was not what he'd been expecting to hear. And he'd just gotten warmed up too! When Lucien opened the door, Rocket snickered at Rio's reaction initially until he felt the cold air as well. The man wanted them to go out in that!? Why did he want them to freeze to death! Jazz smirked a bit and set a hand on Rocket's head again. "Tsalright, Rocket. We got dis,"Jazz murmured, walking back outside with Lucien. Right. The guy had said aura sight was useful. That was the problem wasn't it? His aura sight was still new and... well, maybe Lucien would know. "So, 'ow do we find these? White on white 's hard to find..."Jazz asked while Rocket sped ahead, searching for anything that looked remotely like a white flower. Heh, he wasn't very patient, was he. "Oi, Rocket, get back 'ere!" The Riolu did come back, but not before getting a face full of snow. Well... this was going to be fun.
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Post by Lucien Benoit on Dec 12, 2017 21:56:04 GMT -8
How do we find these? White on white’s hard to find… Lucien’s gaze flickered back to Jazz for a moment. “He jus said ta use aura,” he answered slowly looking around again. Focusing, he drew up the distinctive layer of life across his vision, taking in the numerous details even in the barren area. Rio yipped and closed his eyes. The aura sensors on the side of his head began to raise as he drew in the forms and figures around him. Alright, let’s see….
Both Rio and Lucien would pick up on ‘something’ almost in unison. The pup yipped, and Lucien grinned. Nice, nice. “Der’s somethin’ over thar,” Lucien finally spoke, making a small directional point before starting that way. “Dunno ‘f ets tha flowers exactly ‘r s’meone left tracks ‘ut…” He shivered once and started that way. “C’mon!” The crunch of snow reverberated underfoot as he made his way to the wall of the premise. Bending down, however, he’d frown to find the flowers there had been mutilated already. Mwah, was there something else out here with them or did they just not have immediate luck?
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Post by Jazz Johnson on Dec 15, 2017 13:47:14 GMT -8
As Lucien spoke, Jazz smirked and rubbed the back of his neck sheepishly. He knew that, he'd heard the guy suggest using aura sensing but that was still a little difficult for him to get ahold of. The extra training had been helping certainly but without knowing what aura signature to look for it was debatable whether he could find anything. Rocket seemed to take his cue from Rio and Lucien however and started to use his aura sensing. Right, Rocket might be better at this than Jazz was. It was kind of embarrassing really, but eehh, maybe he could help find it if he concentrated hard enough. Jazz had just closed his eyes to try and concentrate when Rio yipped, interrupting his focus. They found something already? Well, that was quick... Helpful, but quick. Maybe they could finish this quickly after all! Grinning, Jazz followed Lucien and Rio all the way to where the flowers were decimated already apparently. Sigh, well, so much for that. At least Jazz knew what aura signature to look for from now on so that was something. "Well, fuck. Looks like summin' beat us to it,"Jazz murmured, looking around the area. Taking a deep breath, Jazz closed his eyes and searched for the same aura he saw beside him. It took a bit longer than Lucien and Rio, but Rocket seemed to pick up on something before Jazz did and took off. It was only after the Riolu took off that Jazz caught the signature and looked at Lucien, gesturing the way Rocket was running. "Might be more o'er der if we hurry." Hopefully. Preferably before frostbite became a thing.
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Post by Lucien Benoit on Dec 15, 2017 16:08:47 GMT -8
A weird, nervous laugh bubbled up in Lucien. “Guess so,” was the answer before he refocused as well. Hopefully whatever was out there with them would stay away for now. He didn’t exactly have the Pokemon to deal with anything else at the moment. As the other Riolu picked up on something, however, Lucien was quick to follow after him.
Rio, meanwhile, seemed to keep searching a bit slower, sensing around more carefully this time. Hm, no that aura didn’t feel right. Maybe over there? Turning, the pup would start in a different direction. Feeling the shift in his Riolu, however, Lucien slowed and looked over. Hmmm? Instead of following after Rocket, he’d turn and keep after Rio. Sure enough, the Riolu would lead him to four interspersed flowers, snowed over but very alive. Grinning a bit, Lucien reached to rub the Riolu’s ears before gently picking them and putting them in his pockets for now. Hopefully Jazz and Rocket had found some too!
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Post by Jazz Johnson on Dec 16, 2017 19:05:11 GMT -8
Jazz smirked a bit when Lucien replied before he focused on finding the flower. He notice when Lucien and Rio moved in a different direction but figured it might be easier to split up and cover more ground anyway. Ehh, hopefully there would at least be a few flowers where Rocket was speeding off to. Jazz might have been moving a lot slower as he tried to focus on the flower's aura signature. It seemed that the longer he focused on it, the easier it was to trace it. That was good, but somehow Jazz wasn't sure if he was reading everything correctly. What if he found more crushed flowers? A deep breath would be taken as Jazz shook his head. It wouldn't do any good to worry about what he might find. Besides, it looked like Rocket had already found what they were looking for and was rather impatiently waiting for him, bouncing from one foot to the other to try and keep warm. Right. It would be best to hurry, wouldn't it. Walking faster now, Jazz made it to where Rocket was impatiently waiting, flowers in hand. Smirking, Jazz pat Rocket's head and took the flowers from him. "Good job, sport,"Jazz murmured, placing them in his pocket. How many had the guy said? Well, whatever the case, the few that they'd found in this patch wouldn't cut it. "C'mon, Rocket. We need ta keep searchin'." Scanning the area, Jazz tried to look for more of the flower's distinct signature. There didn't seem to be more around here, or maybe it was the snow messing with his vision. Ugh. Why did this have to be so difficult? At least Rocket seemed to be calmer now, well... kinda. He was still antsy and it looked like the Riolu wanted to run to the next area. Yeah, that wasn't going to work, was it. " 'ey, chill Rocket. Calm down and use your aura. Dun go runnin' off 'n this weather without a plan,"Jazz reprimanded quietly, watching as the pup shrank back a bit. Right, right, they had the same goal in mind. Finding the flowers was so boring though. But it was a test, they just had to find them and get warm. Forcing himself to stay still, Rocket focused more on actually sensing the flower's aura only to yip a few moments later and bounced up and down, gesturing to the next area. Well... maybe they should meet up with Lucien next but Rocket was being really insistent. Umm, maybe there would be enough for both of them. " 's go find Lucien first, k?" Rocket pouted at that and grumbled a bit but made a mental note about where the aura was and ran back the way they'd come instead. Jazz would hang back only long enough to remember where Rocket had seen the aura before starting to look for Lucien's aura. As soon as Jazz caught sight of it, he grinned and waved to them, " 'ey! Rocket found more o'er 'ere! Looks like 's a bigger area too. Maybe der's more fer both of us!" Jazz called out, smiling a bit while he waited for Lucien to catch up.
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