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PLAYED BY 🌸 SG 🌸
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Post by Super Gmagical on Jan 15, 2018 8:27:47 GMT -8
The cold of winter has set in over the region, but here in Caravella, the coastal breeze and the fires of the people's hearts will keep you pleasantly warm. Hosting the first Showcase ("Mini-Contest") of 2018, the city invites all trainers to participate, with some special rules: duet performances are welcomed and encouraged! Taking place in a medium-sized amphitheatre on the edge of town, crowds are sure to pour in to see what participants can come up with. Every participant can enter multiple times, should they desire, so long as the total list of participants in each performance is different. (Ex: Someone can compete alone, with their best friend, with their girlfriend, etc, so long as they don't perform alone twice or use the same partner twice.) Just be warned, each person can only place once! With a solo performance, the prizes an individual gains won't have to be shared, but duets mean more people can win and therefore odds of getting some prizes may be greater. Which will our participants choose to do? The theme of the contest is LOVE, of ANY variety! Romantic love is high in the public eye with Valentine's Day fast approaching, but any bond can be celebrated in equal measure in this showcase. The love of friends and family, the bonds between trainer and Pokemon, all have a place, so let's all spread the love~ The Caravella Showcase will be judged by @rikkan , an established Pokemon Ranger; Draven Griswold, a veteran trainer who has cleared the full Pokemon League challenge; and Lilah Arnavon, a Pokemon breeder and nursery owner. Each of them has different but thoroughly vetted standards for raising and bonding with one's Pokemon, and they are excited to see what participants can show them!
Out-of-Character:
- This showcase runs from Jan 15 to
Feb 11 Feb 24 at 11:59pm PST. This gives judges time to judge so winners can be announced mid-February March.
- Judges (Maelys, Daxton, and SG) can participate with any characters, and can receive scores from the other judge(s) as a "how did I do?" metric, but cannot place or win place prizes. They can receive participation prizes for each performance in addition to their judge payment, however.
A duet performance with a judge's character also cannot place or win prizes, even by only the non-judging character, as the participating judge cannot fairly score it, but can similarly get scores from the other judges as a metric.
- As this is the first time joint performances have been allowed, two is the maximum number of human participants per performance. If it goes well, more may be considered in the future. To reiterate, however, you may enter with as many unique combinations of humans as you can handle writing for. Friends, partners, family, acquaintances, rivals, whatever. Going solo is also viable and can be done once in addition to any duets.
- Duet performances should still be one single cohesive post; do not RP back and forth on this thread. Writers can either RP out a performance elsewhere (such as in IM or a Google Doc) and have one person post it when they are both satisfied, or a general idea can be discussed and one person can handle the majority of writing if they prefer and the one doing the heavy lifting is okay with it. Whichever partner does not post the performance should post here after the performance goes up to confirm that they are happy with and a willing participant in the post.
- Pokemon are capped at 6 per performance regardless of whether it is a solo or duet performance, to keep things fair. Participants in a duet may decide among themselves whether this is split evenly or favors one side, up to all 6 coming from just one participant if they prefer.
- NPCs (who have proper bios) can participate, and may even place / win prizes if and only if an associated character is owned by the same player and is not participating themselves (unless it is with said NPC). For example, SG is barred from winning as a judge regardless, but if she weren't, to use her NPCs as an example:
--- SG's Ryan is an NPC tied to Jay's Haiiro and Elayne's Elayne, not to any of SG's characters directly, so he could participate but not place/win.
--- Meanwhile, SG's Nalani is an NPC tied to SG's Kai, so as long as Kai did not participate, Nalani could potentially place/win, effectively "taking Kai's slot".
--- Finally, SG's Alex is an NPC tied to, among others, SG's Nikolai. If Nikolai and Alex competed separately, Nik would take priority for grading. However, Nik and Alex could do a duet performance that earned full prizes if it placed/won.
(Please feel free to ask for any clarifications on this. The intent is simply if you have an NPC who would enjoy the contest more than your actual character(s), and/or you have an NPC who would be a good candidate to perform with your associated character, you have more options as a player.)
In-Character:
- The IC date of the showcase will be February 10, 2017 in the early to mid afternoon, on the Saturday just before Valentine's, just in case you need to date it in your character's timeline.
PRIZES:
Note: excluding the participation prize, each rank is total, to be claimed by one winner or split between duet participants and the member's discretion. Ex: Third prize is an even number of muns, two items, and two Pokemon, so every part could be split 50/50, or one member could take more muns while the other claims both Pokemon, etc; it's up to you. - Participation / Judging - 40 Muns per character (paid after contest)
-- When doing multiple performances with one character, each performance after the first gets 20 muns; this is added whether the character earns a place prize or only participation.
-- Each character will also receive one entry into the special raffle at the end.
- Third Place - 60 Muns, 2 Floral Honey
 , and the winner(s)'s choice of ONE of the following pairs of Pokemon:
- Plusle + Minun
- Volbeat + Illumise
- Nidoran F + Nidoran M
- Rufflet + Vullaby
- Feebas + Magikarp
- Second Place - 80 Muns, 2 Mush Variety Packs
 , and choice of ONE of the following pairs of Pokemon:
- Nidorino + Nidorina
- Durant + Heatmor
- Seviper + Zangoose
- Tauros + Miltank
- Meowstic M + Meowstic F
- Huntail + Gorebyss
- Glalie + Froslass
- Sawk + Throh
- Lunatone + Solrock
- Braviary + Mandibuzz
- First Place - 100 Muns, 2 Rare Vouchers
 , a Destiny Knot , and choice of ONE of the following pairs:
- Nidoqueen + Nidoking
- Gyarados + Milotic
- Gardevoir + Gallade
- Meowstic M + Meowstic F (1 EM -or- HA for each)
- Tauros + Miltank (1 EM -or- HA for each)
- Huntail + Gorebyss (1 EM -or- HA for each)
- Glalie + Froslass (1 EM -or- HA for each)
- Braviary + Mandibuzz (1 EM -or- HA for each)
- Special - All participants will be entered into a raffle to receive 1 free Shiny Luvdisc! Yes, this is only about a 30 mun value and no, it's not that difficult to obtain outside of the showcase, but who wouldn't appreciate a heart of gold for the Valentine's showcase?
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Breeder
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PLAYED BY Jayspurr
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Post by Lucien Benoit on Jan 21, 2018 9:33:51 GMT -8
Ah man, this was gonna be fun in more ways than one. Even if he didn’t have as much time to prepare for his solo performance, Lucien just had to do it on precedence alone. That and… he was going first this time, heh.
Dawning a simple white button up shirt over a red muscle shirt and some beat up, torn jeans, Lucien was significantly underdressed compared to his other performances. His long hair was pulled bac in a simple red scrunchie at the back of his neck. Every piercing had been plugged with small stars and heart jewels (even though some of them hadn’t had jewelry in months and actually took quite a bit of pain to get in). Overall, though he looked just like himself.
Coming onto stage with a pink guitar in his hand, he gave a small wave and flashed a grin. “Welc’me ta tha stage of love!” he called with a grin before coming over to a simple stool and sitting down. He didn’t need to adjust the microphone but did sit back for a moment strumming the guitar as if considering what to play. The tune wouldn’t be recognizable right off the bat, but his Pokemon were quick to make an appearance in that timeframe.
An apple-red, neon-green Steenee came twirling out from the right part of the stage followed by a Baile style Oricorio. As the prior threw out her hand, the latter clasped it in some feathers and shifted to dip her. They both flashed a grin and righted themselves again.
Luci’s voice, by that time, became much more obvious. “We’re no strangers to love~ You know the rules and so do I.” From behind the scenes still, a Lurantis whipped up a Sunny Day and flooded the area with warm light. “A full commitment's what I'm thinking of, You wouldn't get this from any other guy.” The Oricorio bowed deeply causing the Steenee to take a step back as if unsure. “I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling / Gotta make you understand.” The Oricorio righted himself again but spun off in a Revelation Dance of fire and light. Twirling and spinning, he took up the flames that briefly resembled a phoenix before bursting them outwards in a spectacle of sparkles— only for those sparkles to sparkle even more from a well-timed Dazzling Gleam from the Steenee.
“Never gonna give you up / Never gonna let you down / Never gonna run around and desert you / Never gonna make you cry / Never gonna say goodbye / Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you,” Lucien’s voice had become more impassioned and the strum of his guitar had sped up. The Oricorio once more threw out his wigs and seemed delighted the Steenee would grasp them this time, they both twirled together in a figure eight across the stage, wildly, a sort of Teeter Dance Mirrored by the Oricorio.
“We've known each other for so long / Your heart's been aching but you're too shy to say it / Inside we both know what's been going on / We know the game and we're gonna play it, Lucien’s voice slowed down again. The Steenee pulled away from the Oricorio, turning and setting a small hand over her heart, a frown on her features. The Oricorio stepped towards her only for her to step back. The Oricorio burst into the air and used an Acrobatics before landing and attempting to convince the Steenee to try it.
“And if you ask me how I'm feeling, Don't tell me you're too blind to see / Never gonna give you up / Never gonna let you down / Never gonna run around and desert you / Never gonna make you cry / Never gonna say goodbye / Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you ~” The Steenee looked uncertain but slowly took the Oricorio’s hand. A quick Acupressure would strengthen him enough to burst into the air with both of them, twirling about and flying over the crowd. The Steenee was much less comfortable in the air but seemed to look around in a wild interest.
“Never gonna give you up / Never gonna let you down / Never gonna run around and desert you / Never gonna make you cry / Never gonna say goodbye / Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you / Never gonna give, never gonna give / (Ooh) Never gonna give, never gonna give / (Give you up).” Another Sunny Day filled the area, and while the crowd was distracted by the bird, a Clefable would settle a Misty Terrain on the field and sparkle it up with Cosmic Powers. As the Oricorio and Steenee came back to the stage, they became perpetual shadows in the steamy coating.
The chorus repeated again, and Lucien’s voice became louder still. The two shadowy figures danced excitedly in the sparkling mist. At each instance of ‘never gonna’ they’d seem to freeze in mid pose, arms / wings outwards dramatically before coming back together again. As it came to a close, the mist was finally allowed to clear, and the Sunny Day ended. What was left was Lucien sitting on his stool strumming the chords some and the Steenee and Oricorio on stage giving a deep bow.
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Coordinator
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PLAYED BY OOC NAME
PLAYED BY Felixx
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Post by Roxanne Doppelganger on Jan 21, 2018 10:30:53 GMT -8
Roxanne couldn't help but look out in the crowd from behind the curtain. For him. Like she always did. She always looked forward to seeing his familiar freckled face in the crowd. Like a source of comfort and security. Dawnson was always there for her. Looking in the crowd, she couldn't find him anywhere. She bit her lip and sighed as she turned to face her Pokemon. A fake smile plastered on for them. It would be the first performance for her couple since they evolved. They have practiced their routine long and hard. They only needed minimal guiding from her at this point.
A good thing, her mind so distracted. She couldn't help but feel that she chased him away with her declaration. Of deep admiration and gratefulness. And love. She was so stupid, thinking he would feel the same way for her she did for him. She was a cat ear wearing weirdo, he was a brilliant intern to a well-respected professor. The show was starting, people gathered into their seats. Dawnie and Sybel started their routine, the music rising with the curtain. Roxanne did her part for them, making sure the props would activate when needed. But her heart was not into it.
Powdery snow fell and Sybel sighed dramatic like as the snow blanketed the stage. The light focused on her and hiding the rest of the stage. She was lain on a “snow pompf”, a large pile of pillows hidden under a large white sheet. A dazzling gleam appeared above her, serving as a backing for the projected images. Various shots of the Aloloan Marowak appeared. All shown from the perspective of somebody head over heels in love with the subject.
The gleam and projector faded as the chorus swelled. Pictures a poor substitute for the real thing as she cried. A light shone into the corner, revealing Dawnie. Conflict clear in his eyes as the spotlight shone on him. He took a step and one of the stones surrounded him followed the movement. Another step forward and they attacked. The pointed edges of the stones appeared to dig into his skin. He cried out in pain, his voice full of despair and longing for her. He covered his mouth, eyes wide with shock at the loss of self-control.
Her lost lover “found”, she dashed forward and he cried in terror as the stones attacked. She roared in pain, the stone’s digging into her fur and she leaped back. He reached out, pleading as he sent a small but strong bluish-white flame shaped like a heart her way. She looked at him, eyes wet with unshed tears as she seemed to think about whether to return. To the pain but also the comfort that was him.
Eyes shining, she turned to look at him Decision made, Sybel returned to him. She took a shaky step towards him as the stones pointed back toward the icy Ninetales. Dawnie whimpered and pushed his bone in front, trying to push her away, to protect her or himself. She took another step forward, a new dazzling gleam appearing as she stepped forward. He adopted a confused expression as she continued forward. With a dazzling gleam, she made a path in the stones to him.
Next to him now, his eyes were wide with panic and fear. Not for himself, but for her. She nuzzled him as the stones surrounded them both. He stiffened at first, unsure of how to respond. She looked down at him, eyes shining with love as she wrapped him in her tails. He melts into her embrace, the curtain dropping in time to the song’s ending.
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Breeder
PLAYED BY OOC NAME
PLAYED BY Jayspurr
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Post by Lucien Benoit on Feb 3, 2018 20:14:48 GMT -8
Count on Me - Song
With everything clear from the previous performance, the next would come with a subtle difference. A small raised glass would span most of the stage, boxing everything easily. The lights on stage took on a slightly blueish almost aquatic hue as two came onto the stage from either side, stepping in time with the strumming of the guitar. Throwing both arms out and turning as he got in close to Michi, Lucien released his Pokemon, a Primarina, a Slowking, and a Greninja each intheir correct spaces. Michi seemed to close in more in high step and tossed all three of her Pokemon: a Ducklett, Starmie, and Shellos, out right after. The light of release shined right before both clasped their hands together and began to playfully fall into a small hopping step.
If you ever find yourself stuck in the middle of the sea
I'll sail the world to find you
If you ever find yourself lost in the dark and you can't see
I'll be the light to guide you
Swaying to the beat at the motions, the Shellos whipped up a small rain dance, and the Slowking filled the immediate ground with water from a Surf. Dancing in the water, Lucien and Michi raised their feet higher in unison, splashing about some and turning in a circle around one another. Had they kicked off their shoes? When had that happened? Right after, the Ducklett raised both arms and stirred up a breeze with a Hurricane that seemed to spin the two faster. Hands released, and both humans went cascading in the directions.
We find out what we're made of
When we are called to help our friends in need
Bouncing sideways, the Greninja landed to stop Lucien in time while the Primarina used some Acrobatics to easily catch and spin Michi into a circular dance. Twirling back together, the pairs would eventually release allowing Lucien and Michi to clasp hands again and twirl together once.
You can count on me
Like 1, 2, 3
I'll be there
And I know when I need it
I can count on you
Like 4, 3, 2
You'll be there
'Cause that's what friends are supposed to do
Both humans seemed to laugh softly on coming together again but turned back to wave at the Pokemon. The Greninja and Primarina waved back dramatically. Bouncing up high, the Greninja was met by the Primarina using yet another Acrobatics to come together very briefly in the air. A bust of Ice Beam from the Slowking made an impromptu ramp that they went sliding down right after. The Slowking was not finished with her ice, however, spreading it out over the floor. Lucien and Michi would never touch it, however, as a Telekinesis from the Starmie raised them up at the last moment. They exchanged grins before waving towards the Starmie in thanks as well.
The hum of the song continued, and the two humans were now 'struggling' to skate on the ice, clasping each other appearing to slide a bit one way and the other. They would be met, however, by the Primarina and Greninja pair knocking into them lightly and teasingly bumping several times. A bright pink beam suddenly splayed out from the Slowking and Healed the group's minor bump as well filled the area with pink gloss. The Primarina and Greninja would give a deep bow to the Slowking in thanks, and she too raised an arm to wave back happy to help.
If you're tossin' and you're turnin'
And you just can't fall asleep
I'll sing a song beside you
And if you ever forget how much you really mean to me
Every day I will remind you
Suddenly the sway and cry out causing everyone to turn. Using a light Muddy Water, she started to fill the area with darker liquid. Lucien and Michi both exchanged a look before sliding forward towards the Ducklett reaching out to pat her and appearing to reassure her. As the last line ended, however, she seemed to throw out her wings and go flying upwards with a beautiful Feather Dance before spinning about with a Tailwind. Luci set a hand on Michi's shoulder and then threw an arm outwards as if describing how much better the Ducklett had become. Fluidly the Primarina who'd remained dancing with the Greninja twirled and released a Misty Terrain flooding the area with pink light once again. Under the guise, the Slowking breathed out a slow Flamethrower starting to melt the ice again slowly.
We find out what we're made of
When we are called to help our friends in need
Michi turned and started walking towards the Shellos, waving over to it as well- only to appear to slip. At the last moment, Lucien slid in catching her into a dip and righting her again.
You can count on me
Like 1, 2, 3
I'll be there
And I know when I need it
I can count on you
Like 4, 3, 2
You'll be there
'Cause that's what friends are supposed to do
Another Ice Beam hardened the water on the floor, and the two humans were able to slide about. A quick Acrobatics and Bounce from the Primarina and Greninja put them back around each human clasping Lucien's hand and Michi's very briefly before twirling in a wide circle on stage. Throwing back her head, the Primarina shot up a Beam of Bubbles. Whipping through them from above, the Ducklett cut each with a Steel Wing causing them to explode in a series of sparkles. Not allowing the sparkles to just fall on those below, however, she twirled back around with a Tailwind that sent them flying off towards the crowd.
You'll always have my shoulder when you cry
I'll never let go, never say goodbye
You know
The group would break off, two and two. Lucien and Michi would move back towards the Ducklett and Shellos, smiling at them and appearing to talk to them. While the Primarina and Greninja made their way over to the Starmie and circled around it before both seemed to lift it up (with the help of a personal Telekinesis) in tow.
You can count on me
Like 1, 2, 3
I'll be there
And I know when I need it
I can count on you
Like 4, 3, 2
And you'll be there
'Cause that's what friends are supposed to do
It was then that Lucien and the Greninja seemed to turn in unison to face one another again. A small helpful push from Michi and the Shellos and a go on from the Primarina would have them sliding together. As hands met, the glow of Lucien's Keystone would resonate with the Greninja's opposing stone, and the latter would burst into light growing stronger. A quick Telekinesis from the Starmie would have it raising up before it finished, forming several Water Shuriken, she threw them outwards in every direction.
You can count on me 'cause I can count on you
Lucien turned back towards Michi who came sliding forward in that moment. As their hands met, so did their foreheads for one last pose.
Right after that, the curtains dropped.
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Breeder
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PLAYED BY Elayne
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Post by Elayne Laurent on Feb 3, 2018 22:06:33 GMT -8
Read All About It - Song
The stage was clear again ready for the next performance, but the lights shining down blacked out as the next song started forth.
You've got the words to change a nation
But you're biting your tongue
You've spent a lifetime stuck in silence
Afraid you'll say something wrong
If no one ever hears it how we gonna learn your song?
As the words came forth, a dim spotlight flickered over the center of the stage, and in a flurry of petals Elayne appeared obscured by a heavy black cloak. She put her face in her hands and drop to her knees. Across the stage, another spotlight flickered on as a flurry of leaves revealed Felis and a Roserade looking over at Elayne’s kneeling figure. Suddenly, a meadow appears over the stage just as a Cherrim was released to hover above the center of the stage. An Espeon and Roselia would approach Elayne, trying to cheer her up with a Swift that would encircle the hovering Cherrim before fading away. Elayne looked up, seeing the stars and catching Felis’ eye before wrapping her arms around herself and looking away. Even the Roselia would attempt to help with the beginnings of a Grass Whistle.
So come on, come on
Come on, come on
Felis took a few steps forward towards Elayne as both the Roserade and Roselia met in the center of the stage and started to dance. The Espeon nudged Elayne while the Cherrim spun and clapped with a Helping Hand that empowered the Espeon to form another Swift followed by Morning Sun that caused the stars to sparkle, circling Elayne and the Espeon before spinning out to circle the Cherrim.
You've got a heart as loud as lions
So why let your voice be tamed?
Maybe we're a little different
There's no need to be ashamed
You've got the light to fight the shadows
So stop hiding it away
The stars were enough to lift Elayne’s spirits as she stood and stepped towards Felis, hood still obscuring her face from view. Their hands would touch as the couple started to waltz, mimicking the Roserade and Roselia pair that was dancing upstage. As the duo danced, the Cherrim would issue forth a Sunny Day to chase away the shadows and change her form in the process. A Dazzling Gleam and Morning Sun would shower the couple with sparkles as Felis reached out a hand to touch Elayne’s face only for the latter to look away.
Come on, come on
As the music continued, Felis would seem to lead Elayne around the stage as small Petal Dances whipped up around them.
I wanna sing, I wanna shout
I wanna scream 'til the words dry out
So put it in all of the papers,
I'm not afraid
They can read all about it
Read all about it, oh
Oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh
Another Petal Dance would issue forth combined with a Swords Dance that bounced off a series or Reflects cast by the Espeon. The two moves spin around Elayne and Felis as the beginnings of a Grass Whistle starts and stops. The Petal Dance and Swords Dance would circle up to spin around the Cherrim who laughed and spun around, with a Dazzling Gleam and Morning Sun combination that would scatter sparkles in all directions. More Reflects appeared before a Swift was seen, making the stars bounce in a heart shape behind the pair of dancers. The hum of a projector could be heard as a vague outline of a hand with a pen is seen on the back wall of a stage for a second before it sputters and dies out.
At night we're waking up the neighbours
While we sing away the blues
Making sure that we're remembered, yeah
Cause we all matter too
If the truth has been forbidden
Then we're breaking all the rules
As the waltz continued, the Grass Whistle grows louder while the stars from earlier collide with each other, showering Elayne and Felis with sparkles. The pair is obscured from view for a moment and when the couple is seen again, Elayne’s hood is down, revealing a tiara that had been hidden before. The meadow appears again as the pair resume dancing but this time flowers bloom where they step thanks to a different variation of Grassy Terrain. This time, when the projector starts up again the hand is seen attempting to write before the screen goes black.
So come on, come on
Come on, come on,
The Espeon bounded forward, joining the Roserade and Roselia in their dance of sorts as another Swift is formed, spinning around each pair and finally the Cherrim. Felis and Elayne moved upstage as more petals swirl around them as if the blossoms on the field are being scattered by the wind.
Let's get the TV and the radio
To play our tune again
It's 'bout time we got some airplay of our version of events
There's no need to be afraid
I will sing with you my friend
The petals that danced and swirled seemed to become a storm as a Petal Blizzard and Leaf Storm combined to obscure both Felis and Elayne from view. When the petals died down, Elayne’s cloak has been reversed and pulled back to show her dress more clearly. The petals and leaves dissipated, forming a heart behind the pair just as the projector came to life, revealing a hand writing the words ‘I love you’ on the screen before it faded to black.
Come on, come on
Felis led Elayne downstage close to the audience and spin her just as more petals danced about them. Cherrim would copy the pair, showering them with Morning Sun as the Espeon issued a Swift forward, the stars arching over the Cherrim, making the Morning Sun sparkle that much more.
I wanna sing, I wanna shout
I wanna scream 'til the words dry out
So put it in all of the papers,
I'm not afraid
They can read all about it
Read all about it, oh
Oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh
Another Petal Blizzard obscured the dancers briefly before dispersing to form music notes that seemed to bounce up and down in time to the music. This time, Felis’ formal tuxedo jacket was replaced with a loose fitting, elegant green dress shirt. Several Reflects and Light Screens form around the Cherrim which she uses to bounce off of. The bounces sped up until a Double Team revealed several Cherrims that would shower Elayne and Felis with petals that spun and floated out to fall over the audience.
Yeah, we're all wonderful, wonderful people
So when did we all get so fearful?
Now we're finally finding our voices
So take a chance, come help me sing this
Yeah, we're all wonderful, wonderful people
So when did we all get so fearful?
And now we're finally finding our voices
Just take a chance, come help me sing this
A series of stars swirled around Felis and Elayne, joined by petals while a Grass Whistle is heard, stronger and louder than before. The Roserade and Roselia mimic the other couple as they dance and twirl, laughing together before Felis lifts Elayne up in the air at the same time the Roserade lifts the Roselia. Each pair spun around before their respective partners would be placed back on the ground and the dance would resume.
I wanna sing, I wanna shout
I wanna scream 'til the words dry out
So put it in all of the papers,
I'm not afraid
They can read all about it
Read all about it, oh
Oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh
The projector sputtered to life, showing the hand writing more words in a diary before another hand joined it, adding more to the diary. As the scene plays, both dancing pairs draw the other close, spinning a few times before a few leaves and petals begin to swirl around again.
I wanna sing, I wanna shout
I wanna scream 'til the words dry out
So put it in all of the papers,
I'm not afraid
They can read all about it
Read all about it, oh
As the music continued, Elayne twirled away from Felis briefly before being pulled in to a hug, her back to Felis in a sweetheart pose. More leaves and petals swirled around them, replacing the projected image with the form of a book made entirely of petals and leaves. The form would be held together briefly before the image would shatter and the ‘papers’ would scatter over the audience, showering them with petals and leaves.
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Breeder
| Down for yelling at teen hooligans. |
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PLAYED BY OOC NAME
PLAYED BY Felixx
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Post by Dawnson Chase on Feb 3, 2018 22:45:49 GMT -8
Dawnson knew that hiding from her was cowardly. That his reaction to what she said was...Honestly so him he couldn't even pretend to be surprised. But he was going to do everything he could to make up for it. Dressed in a dark indigo tuxedo with an accompanying top hat, they felt ridiculous. Straightening the white eye mask on his face, he took a deep breath as he reminded himself what this is all for. The endless practice was about to be put into action.
The lights turned down low and he clicked his tongue, silently cueing Craig. With a nod, the hidden Delibird unleased a veil of Aurora in time with the curtain rising. The music played, a man smiling coyly dressed exactly like him on the stage. Snapping his fingers with the music, the identical grabbed the microphone on the stage right before the lyrics would start. A deep seductive voice crooned forth from the man.
Got a black magic woman Got a black magic woman
I've got a black magic woman Got me so blind I can't see
That she's a black magic woman She's trying to make a devil out of meRight as the chorus is about to start, Dawnson snapped his fingers as the man on the stage did and Vapors the Eevee followed her cue and baton passed the man. The crowd gasped as he disappeared from their sight. Then a spotlight appeared on the far side of the contest hall, revealing the man microphone still in hand. Unknown to the audience, the man was not actually human, actually a Zorua lip syncing with the song as it played from a hidden music player. With a sly tip of the top hat, he continued the ballad from where Vapors was. The crowd was so distracted by the man's "teleportation trick" nobody noticed as Dawnson took his opportunity to sneak into his next position.
Don't turn your back on me, baby Don't turn your back on me, baby
Yes, don't turn your back on me, baby Stop messing about with your tricks
Don't turn your back on me, baby You just might pick up my magic sticks
Next to the tropical plants in the room was his Tropius. He passed by Bahia and clicked his tongue twice. A tornado of leaves disguised the next baton pass, Bahia the Tropius following his cue along with Vapors. The Zorua was near the brown fox and the tropical beast. He chittered as the music picked up. Vapor's ears twitched and she shot a star, wishing to please her trainer. The crowd watched as the star shimmered before splitting into multiple smaller stars. The stars shimmered for a few brief seconds like fireworks as the lights from the aurora veil faded into darkness as did they.
The room was now pitch black and the crowd was nervously talking among themselves. He stood up from his spot and pulled a microphone from an inner pocket A spotlight appeared right over Dawnson right as he turned the microphone on. A nervous smile was on his face as he pulled out a small bouquet of flowers, carefully taped to his back until this moment. He offered them to the woman right in front of him and Roxanne gasped. She cautiously took the bouquet from their hands, fingers touching as the exchange happened. He made eye contact with her as he finished the song, their voice shaky but firm and only for her. He paid a decent sum of munnies for a karaoke version of the song to use and to splice it with the actual lyrics of the first two-thirds of the song. The adoration in her eyes was worth every penny.
You got your spell on me, baby, You got your spell on me baby
Yes, you got your spell on me baby Turning my heart into stone
I need you so bad, magic woman, I can't leave you alone
Roxanne reached out to touch him and they pulled back from her, "accidentally" smacking his palm onto the empty table marked Reserved right behind them. A smokescreen from the Magby he settled underneath the table bellowed out the music swelling as he pulled the cape over his face and snuck out. He shook off the mask and top hat and left them on the stage as he made his way back to the back room. The lights raised back on as the song ended, revealing only the hat and mask on the stage as proof of him ever even being there.
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Post by Super Gmagical on Feb 8, 2018 20:34:20 GMT -8
(After conferring with the other judges, the contest deadline is being extended to Feb 24. Results will go up with the March announcement!)
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PLAYED BY Jayspurr
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Post by Kristina Vasiliev on Feb 10, 2018 11:10:16 GMT -8
Kris had been so excited for this contest up until she'd heard the theme. Of course it had stressed that it could be any type of love, but…. with how she felt about Kiran and her family, it was hard for her to even be sure what love was at this point. And yet… she'd found herself listening to a particular song over and over again, and there was just something about it that made her want to… use that. Do that. Perform that. It made her nervous, anxious, worried, but it wouldn't stop rolling around in her head. Even if it was A Mistake, it Felt Right. So… here she was watching all of the contest participants and wondering if it was even worth it at this point. A hand on her shoulder, a smile from her Gothitelle, and some quiet reassuring gestures told her it was. She hoped it was.
And then, it was her turn. Her music started up, her lighting started to fill the stage. Arceus she hoped it didn't seem like she was copying to have her Mawile start out with Misty Terrain, but there was nothing that could be done about that now. The stage was pink once more, and with about as much confidence as she could, Kris took the first steps in a twirl out onto stage, her light lavender locks done up in two pig tails that spun around with her.
Now, it's only a dream, a single wish But it's in these hands that take aim and miss I fight it, but I can't wake up
A bright light of a Teleporting Claydol filled the stage, hovering high above Kris. The girl's pure white dress and simple heels became easy to see as the Claydol shimmered with Dazzling Gleam down below. She stood, hand reached upwards, a pained look on her face.
I was given a vision of the end But it's here in these hands that cannot mend And the memory will haunt me for all eternity
The Claydol spun twirling up a sandstorm that cut through the fine mist. Kris sunk to her knees, her hair flying about- and suddenly she was …. Shaking? Wow that was some acting wasn't it? Grasping at her hair, pulling at her face. It was hard to see her eyes with her head arched down like that!
How can I destroy my weakness? 'Cause I wanna be stronger I need to keep them all safe, but I lack the power If we learn to wield our flaws, then the future will be ours
Rather suddenly the Sandstorm cut off. A Gothitelle was running forward, her eyes wild with concern. Her form drew up close to Kris fast, bending down and setting a hand on her shoulder. The girl turned and pressed her face into the Gothitelle's body.
BRAVE SHINE If you need a hand to hold, then STAY THE NIGHT On the darkest of my days YOU SAVED MY LIFE
Two Minior dropped down from the catwalk above the stage, each using a Shell Smash to reveal their glossy pink and yellow coating. They twirled about and released a series of Swifts that seemed to fall down upon the stage.
Far beyond the razor-edge of your blade There lies a prayer that will surpass - A dream I know will last throughout time YOUR BRAVE SHINE
The Gothitelle was pulling the girl up and back towards one part of the stage. The Mawile that had been mostly stage control up to that point started on rather fast, twirling about awkwardly and releasing a Dazzling Gleam that sparkled just enough with the stars above. Throwing out a Mistry Terrain again, she cloaked the area in denser dust.
Never give into that ungodly night What good is a star that has lost its light? I watch as they fade one by one
The Swifts were fading, and the Claydol Teleported off the stage as well. The Mawile was left alone pretending to look around lost.
We are on the same road, both you and I Like two planets, we are bound to collide And we can't see or break free beyond our destiny
The Claydol reappeared behind the Mawile extending a 'hand' down to her.
I've fallen victim to my weakness, in my haste to be stronger I somehow lost it all in my hopeless bid for power Time will leave me, I don't mind - It can leave us both behind
The Mawile broke into Fake Tears sinking to her knees and throwing up a hand to keep the Claydol at bay. The latter Teleported away again and then up high above.
BREAK DOWN As the constellations fall and turn to dust We collide and burn until the BREAKING DAWN Far beyond the dream we carved together The vow we've made, it's kept me strong It's been here all along… here in my hands
The Minior pair released another series of Swifts that collided into one another and sent sparkles down to the stage below. The Mawile whipped around turning a Play Rough into a rather impassioned dance before thrusting her arms to the sky.
How can I destroy my weakness? 'Cause it's always in my way If we learn to wield our flaws, then the future will be ours And we can relight the stars
The Mawile's arms dropped slowly before she spun into a Swords Dance- several of them in rapid succession. The Claydol appeared again thrusting a Dazzling Gleam above to have the Minior once more release Swifts and send them bright in a circle.
BRAVE SHINE If you need a hand to hold, then STAY THE NIGHT On the darkest of my days YOU SAVED MY LIFE
Kris was stepping out again, through the mist. Her eyes wet, even if that was a subtle details. She dropped to her knees before the Mawile who turned back clearly confused.
Far beyond those endless nights of heartache There lies a prayer that will surpass - A dream I know will last throughout time MY BRAVE SHINE
Oh, she was getting hugged, tight. The Mawile flailed a little embarrassed and confused. The curtains fell right after.
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PLAYED BY Zane
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Post by Zane Grinpiers on Feb 14, 2018 0:23:44 GMT -8
Zane watched from behind the curtain, his nerves bothering him with each passing second. The others did so well, and here he was. Impressive, he was not, and the last contest showed that. Maybe it was bad for him to be out of his element like this. Damnit, he was up next. A quick glance to his pokemon gave him a smile as he saw their features light up at him. The routine was simple, but that didn’t make any of them less proud of their work. Zane, on the other hand, couldn’t make himself feel good about the performance. His heart dropped a bit as he was called, the lights on stage dimming for his entrance. As he stepped forward, moving to get a stool near the microphone, Link used his Wisps to add a bit of lighting to the stage. A Weavile and Zorua bound after their trainer, and into position within the circle of aforementioned wisps. The male had his eyes shut the entire time, trying to shake off the nervous feeling that held him.
Then the first note hit. Zane knew the song well enough to know he could open his eyes slowly before the lyrics started. As the opening continued, the two pokemon began a slow dance with one another.
“Well, when you go.. ..don’t ever think I’ll make you try to stay. And maybe when you get back, I’ll be off to find another way. “ As he continued, the Weavile backed away from the Zorua, mocking an argument with the small fox.
“and after all the time that you still owe You’re still a good-for-nothing I don’t know. So take your gloves and get out, baby get oouutt While you can”
As the chorus began, the wisps shifted, making two smaller circles around each Pokémon. The Weavile kept her back to the Zorua, who looked down sadly, mimicking the loss of a relationship in his sadness. “Wheeeen you gooo Would you even turn to say-ay-ay “I don’t love you Like I did Yesterday”?
Some times I cry so hard from pleading So sick and tired of all the needless beatings But, baby, when they knock you down and out Is where you ought to stay” As Zane continued, Zexion managed to mock up a few tears as he laid down, continuing to try to be convincingly upset. Ashe, on the other hand, kept her back to him, and danced to herself, feigning a knock down at the end of the verse.
“and after all the blood you still owe Another dollar’s just another blow So fix yours eyes and get up Baby get uuuppp while you caaann Whoa-oh, whoa-oooohhh Wheeeennn you goooo Would you even turn to say-ay-ay “I don’t love you Like I diiidd Yesterday”? Well come on, come ooon”
A music break hit, which brought both Pokemon to their feet. They both had their backs to each other and they did a somewhat slow dance. It was very similar to their opening number, but each dancimg alone instead. As the chorus swung back around, the music and Zane slowed in speech
“Wheeen you gooo Would you have the guts to say.. “I don’t love you Like I loved you..”” A brief pause for effect before the music and Zane’s pitch heightened again “YESTERDAYYY-AYYY-AYY. AH AH I DON’T LOVE YOU LIKE I LOVED YOU YESTERDAAAYY-AYY AH AH I DON’T LOVE YOU LIKE I LOVED YOU YESTERDAAAAAYY”
As he finished, the wisps blew out, giving him ample time to get off stage in the darkness. He sighed, if only because he was done. Maybe, just maybe, someone would have liked this performance.
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Coordinator
PLAYED BY OOC NAME
PLAYED BY Elayne
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Post by Michaela Atalanta on Feb 16, 2018 20:34:26 GMT -8
Wow, there had been a lot of amazing performers including some really awesome duets. Michi's duet with Lucien had been so much fun that she wanted to try her hand at a solo performance too. It had admittedly taken Michi a lot longer to figure out how to work with the theme of 'love' considering she knew very little about it. Familial love and friendship she knew and understood but anything else just didn't make sense to her... maybe it would in time but Michi was happy with the song she'd chosen. Taking a deep breath, Michi smiled at her Pokemon, setting a hand on Azalea's back when the Sawsbuck nuzzled her. Right, there was no need to be nervous, she could do this. Kristina's performance was impressive but with that quick exit, Michi was a little concerned about her friend. There wasn't enough time before her own performance to go and find Kris however so Michi decided to wait in the wings to watch the next performance before hers. It was pretty neat to watch the different takes on the 'love' theme but soon enough it was her turn to take the stage. Right. Deep breaths, she could do this. The stage lights darkened as Misty Terrain filled the stage, revealing Michi wearing a light blue dress kneeling in the center of the stage. A soft blue light was the only thing that illuminated the stage as the music began. On cue, a few more Pokemon moved on stage, staying hidden in the darkness for the time being. I hear the wind call my name
The sound that leads me home again
It sparks up the fire, a flame that still burns
To you I will always return A gentle Gust combined with Fairy Wind could be seen as Michi stood, looking towards the direction the wind was coming from and running towards it. A Disarming Voice and Hyper Voice in the distance had her spinning around, looking lost as she tried tofind the source of the sound. A Fire Blast shaped into a flower combined with Cosmic Power created a beautiful array of rainbows on the stage which had Michi turning around yet again to see a Sawsbuck in the distance that seemed to be calling to her. The Sawsbuck pawed at the ground and used Aromatherapy that when combined with another Gust seemed to be guiding Michi towards her. I know the road is long
But where you are is home
Wherever you stay,
I'll find the way As Michi tried to make her way to the Sawsbuck, a Hurricane stopped her in her tracks with a Spritzee in the center of it. The Spritzee spun with the Hurricane, using Dazzling Gleam and Sweet Scent to make a beautiful shining pillar of pink. Flying higher, the Spritzee appeared on top of the Hurricane next to a Whimsicott. Together, both Pokemon soared through the air with a Tailwind combined with another Dazzling Gleam that left a trail of sparkles behind them, covering the stage. Michi danced across the stage, following both Pokemon while a Grassy Terrain covered the field with flowers appearing where Michi stepped. The Sawsbuck appeared on the other side of the stage again, rearing as she used another Aromatherapy that combined with Gust, making Michi turn around when she recognized the way she needed to go. I'll run like the river,
I'll follow the sun
I'll fly like an eagle
To where I belong A Telekinesis would lift Michi up in the air as a Bubble Beam created a 'river' that Michi 'ran' on top of. The Whimsicott and Spritzee would join her just as the Whimsicott used a Sunny Day while the Sawsbuck used Solar Beam to create the sun Michi needed to follow. Spreading both arms out, Michi flew with the Whimsicott and Spritzee on either side of her towards the Sawsbuck once again. I can't stand the distance
I can't dream alone
I can't wait to see you
Yes, I'm on my way home By the time Michi landed to where the Sawsbuck used to be however, it had disappeared and in its place stood an Audino. Another Misty Terrain would cover the field as the Audino hugged Michi who reached an arm out towards the Sawsbuck that was on the other side of the stage yet again. The Audino would use a Heal Bell and would suddenly disappear in a Leaf Storm that would then move upwards and form a heart. Michi started to run towards the Sawsbuck again while the Whimsicott flew behind her and used Tailwind combined with the Spritzee's Dazzling Gleam to speed up Michi's steps and envelop the girl with sparkles. Now I know it's true
My every road leads to you
And in the hour of darkness
Your light gets me through The leaves forming the heart would dissipate slowly and with the help of a Psychic and Gust was pushed across the audience. A Cosmic Power combined with another Grassy Terrain, making the field sparkle as Michi's steps created a 'road' of flowers. The lights of the stage would dim again to an almost complete darkness just as Michi stumbled and sank to her knees. The stage would be covered by another Misty Terrain that almost made Michi disappear. Before too long, the Sawsbuck would use Solar Beam, cutting through the darkness as Michi looked up once again. You run like the river
You shine like the sun
You fly like an eagle
Yeah, you are the one This time, the Sawsbuck would be lifted up into the air with Telekinesis as another Bubble Beam river was formed underneath the Sawsbuck's hooves. The Spritzee and Whimsicott would fly up to meet the Sawsbuck just as Michi would be flown up to meet the Sawsbuck with another Telekinesis just as the Whimsicott flew to the center of the stage and used Moonblast to create the 'sun' that would burst into sparkles and cover the stage. Another Gust combined with Dazzling Gleam and Cosmic Power made it appear as if both the Sawsbuck and Michi were flying on stars towards each other. The Sawsbuck used Aromatherapy that when combined with another Dazzling Gleam and Gust, created a pink, sparkling breeze that floated out over the audience. I've seen every sunset
And with all that I've learned
It's to you I will always, always return Another Cosmic Power would light up the stage, now a beautiful pink hue from the Misty Terrain. Michi and the Sawsbuck finally met each other and jumped down to the stage on Light Screen platforms that appeared. The Spritzee used Dazzling Gleam once again, making the Light Screen Platforms glisten with sparkles that made the path to the stage look like stars. As soon as Michi and the Sawsbuck reached the stage, they hugged tightly. Another Misty Terrain would be used to create a pink hue while a Leaf Storm heart would appear behind them, showered in sparkles by the Spritzee's Dazzling Gleam. A Gust combined with Fairy Wind would send the leaves flying across the stage, circling the Sawsbuck and Michi hiding them from view briefly. When the leaves settled onto the stage, Michi could be seen still hugging the Sawsbuck but now joined with a Snivy, Starmie and Audino. The Spritzee and Whimsicott would settle onto the stage with everyone else and joined the others in a group hug. As the music ended, all the Pokemon would twirl once before bowing to the audience just as the curtain closed. |
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PLAYED BY Felixx
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Post by LaCruex on Feb 16, 2018 22:14:16 GMT -8
The lights rose, revealing a shallow toned man. His clothes were just as drab as his skin, dirt dotting the long buttoned coat he wore. He sat on a provided stool, the wood blending with his coat and ragged cowboy hat. Tilting his hat upward, he revealed a perverse mockery of a smile on his face. Tapping his foot in time with the opening beat, he kept an ear out on the crowd.
The sounds of worried chatter crawled through the crowd and bloodshot eyes rolled, not surprised in the least by the reaction of his reveal. He'd worked hard on his reputation as a buffoon, a drunkard, an inexperienced nut job. Around his legs was curled a Skitty, bashfully looking out the crowd. His Alakazam rose from where he was sitting behind the scenes as the music started. The crowd hushed as LaCruex's voice crooned, like honey crossed with smoke.
No good job No good town No roots planting you down
Why be lost when you could be found By another reason to go
On cue, Walter dazzled the crowd, Miracle Eye sparkling and catching their attention in the short pause of the song. A Kinesis followed, the brightness of the attack The move struck his hat, sending it flying away. Acting offended, he brushed his still smoothed down hair back and continued like nothing happened.
City lights So brightly blind Like a low lay Look your mind
Stir crazy to the day you find there Another reason to go
Skittles picked herself up and got her trainer's attention, adoration as she weaved her tail around his legs. Pretending to be distracted by her, he stood up and LaCruex gave her a quizzical look as the music shifted. Her pawing became rougher and without warning tore the coat off. The weak fabric fell to the ground, revealing sleek black jeans and a tight black short sleeve, a chain dangling as an accent. Voice strong and proud, he continued his performance.
Find one song One last refrain Glory From the pretty boy frontman Who wasted opportunity
One song He had the world at his feet Glory In the eyes of a young girl A young girl
A Floette came from behind the curtain and giggled as she blew a pale pink wind with countless green leaves around him. The magical leaves didn't seem to bother him, blowing his hair free from its restraints. Hair sleek like caramel, the weak twist of twine fell to the ground. His brown eyes looked resigned, but he continued onward. Harlot floated away, gently touching his cheek as she left as mysteriously as she appeared.
Find glory beyond the cheap colored lights One song before the sun sets
Glory On another empty life Time flies Time dies
Glory One blaze of glory One blaze of glory Glory
His Talonflame appeared, screeching his appearance A large charge of flames encircled LaCruex, burning him free. Small slivers of steel feathers spreading around him replacing the leaves. Renoir Jack screeched and flew off the stage. LaCruex's voice started to break, but he kept going. Tears pricked at his eyes, his voice more forceful than before.
Find glory the song that reigns true
Truth like a blazing fire An eternal flame
Find one song A song about love Glory
From the soul of a young man A young man
Small embers seemingly appeared from nowhere, surrounding him as the steel feathers disappeared. The embers crackled around him and he ignored them. Gulping, he can feel his throat drying. He ignored it, desperate to finish this right. Whips of vines appear around him, restraining him. Eyes defiant, he practically roared as a pink wind blew forth.
Find the one song before the virus takes hold
Glory Like a sunset One song To redeem this empty life
Time flies And then no need to endure anymore Time dies
He fell to his knees as the song ended and the curtains closed. He could hear the crowd applauding from behind the curtain. But he couldn't hold it back anymore. Already on his knees, he started to cough. The coughing fit wracked his body painfully and he gasped for breath before another fit struck. Walter appeared and handed him a plain handkerchief and he took it gratefully. His beloved Pokemon surrounded him and they all waited for the coughing fit to pass. After what felt like an eternity, he got back to his feet. Leaning on the Alakazam for support, he dropped the kerchief. Without looking back, the group went back to the room assigned to them, the red splotched cloth left behind.
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PLAYED BY Tere
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Post by Arcadie Josette on Feb 20, 2018 9:18:52 GMT -8
Why? Just why was she doing this again? Oh right... Ficelle thought it was a good idea. Crazy Drifblim that he was... The woman never thought he put much interest into things or paid much attention, but apparently he had been paying attention and say her uncertainty and something else in Ral and... so here they were. She was standing near the left of the stage, ready for their queue to go on, but she was watching a frazzled-looking gym leader try to understanding what in the world he was doing here. He was dressed in simple, nice, silky black pants and a white shirt with a newly-made and therefore not torn up version of his signature cat-eared cloak. She was dressed in black tights layered under a pair of black spandex shorts that were scored on each side and had multiple strings hanging down each side. Her hair was done up in a crazy poof of a bun with strands hanging here and there. Her top was down over her shoulders and flared out around her biceps. It was white to match Ral's cloak and also left her midriff open. He wore a nice pair of new black shoes and she had on some flat platforms rather than heels, but they still only made her roughly an inch over five feet, leaving Ral to tower over her even so. The black haired "princess" adjusted her clothing as she thought about it and just shook her head at the whole damn thing. This was her thing and her Pokemon may well have been right about this. So when a stage attendant came over to tell her they were next up, she nodded her head and thanked him. This interaction was enough to grab Ral's attention and he approached her with a questioning look. "Almost time. Hope you're ready." There was a tease in her tone, but her smirk was only matched by his. Like hell he'd let her intimidate him with this fancy fru-fru stuff. Arcadie brushed it off, just amused and pretty confident that they'd do well. Once the stage was cleared, she nodded to her Charmander, Didier. He was a brilliantly bright change of colors from the usual Char-line coloration, being silver, blue and purple. A good little fire-type, he knew this nod meant to start up his Smokescreen, covering the stage with it. Then the music started. The hum at the beginning was met by the curtains opening while the techno warbling was accompanied by a Psychic and a Dazzling Gleam together giving the smokescreen the appearance of strobe lights being in it. Only pink and purplish, but that was all right. The shifting energies flashed dimly and moved about the cloud. As the lyrics began, first punctuated by the guitar entering, they were also punctuated by a Lava Plume from none other than Ral's Slugma, who was huddled out back, just barely now in the smokescreen. 'I never thought that I was so blind.'The next rift of guitar was met with Didier using Heat Wave, meanwhile Arcadie moving to step out from the Smokescreen, a thoughtful look on her face to accent the lyrics. The Lava Plume and Heat Wave alternated with the music as the lyrics went on. 'I can finally see the truth.
It's me for you.
Tonight you can't imagine that I'm by your side.'This punctuated the time that Ral was meant to enter through the dark cloud and Arcadie realized too late that the very idea of relying on him made her anxious. Why would she need to be anxious? It wasn't part of the intended flow of things, but the young woman shifted her head to look toward where the man should be emerging from and was relieved to find that he was there, walking out rather calmly. ''Cuz it's never gonna be the truth.
Too far for you.
But can you hear me say?'Arcadie's hand went up to her ear, cupping it in an effort, apparently, to hear Ral better even as Ficelle, the striped Drifblim drifted down from above. One of his arms was cupping his mouth as the next lyric was matched with Confide, aimed toward the audience. 'Don't throw me away.
And there's no way out.
I gotta hold you somehow.'By now, not every guitar rift was punctuated by the flames of the two Pokemon in the back, but one more Lava Plume erupted toward the right of the stage, from the audience's perspective, just to show the silhouette of a Pokemon in the smokescreen. The ghost-type Pokemon was turned toward this outline, arm outstretched toward it. 'I wanna I wanna I wanna touch you.
You wanna touch me too.'The trainers reached for each other, but were not yet close enough to actually touch each other. 'Everyday but all I have is time.
Our love's the perfect crime.'A beam of light erupted from the cloud of smoke then, a light purple in color and aimed to go straight up. The Punishment was from Esprit, the albino Sableye which now stood with no cover and her arm up in the air. She was clearly nervous about being potentially the center of attention now, but she was doing her best for her trainer. 'I wanna I wanna I wanna touch you.'From backstage, a Lycanroc 'surfed' on a Rockslide, utilizing it differently than he normally would have, but he'd been training a lot and he circled the poor Sableye once before stopping in front of her, a paw outstretched in time to the lyrics. 'You wanna touch me to.
Every way and when they set me free.
Just put your hands on me.'Some in the audience may have been paying attention to the slow approach between Arcadie and Ral and now that they'd finally met each other, the latter was quick to pull the 'princess' in against him. Her hands landed upon his chest, but it was brief and the two almost forcibly separated themselves. It seemed almost painful as Arcadie still reached out with the lyrics, offering everything. 'Take everything that I know you'll break.
And I give my life away.'Ral did too, a fair bit less dramatically, but he offered his life with a raised hand, the two looking to each other. Ficelle had made it to the Tyrantrum, whose silhouette had been what he reached for. Now that the smoke was cleared, he hovered near her. She was golden in color with red nails, silver accents, and a fancy new hairstyle, like a Victorian Era woman of high standings. 'So far for you.
But can you hear me say?
Don't throw me away.'Once again, he used Confide, but this time, it was for the Tyrantrum and her alone. 'There's no way out.
I gotta hold you somehow.'The Drifblim's arms extended toward the rock rex, but she did not reciprocate quite yet, looking away as if too shy to accept him. 'I wanna I wanna I wanna touch you.
You wanna touch me too.'While that pair still seemed hesitant, the Lycanroc was in no way slow in his approach. Esprit had already put her hand in his when he'd offered it before and now they were close, almost face to face. The Sableye's white face was tinged red, but she appeared flattered and happy with the somewhat aggressive approach of the canine. 'Every day but all I have is time.
Our love's the perfect crime.'A Dazzling Gleam erupted from Esprit, a heart-shaped rainbow bubble surrounding not just her, but also the Lycanroc. This was followed up by the rock-type, requiring more privacy, using Rock Tomb to create a carefully-constructed building around them. 'I wanna I wanna I wanna touch you.
You wanna touch me too.
Every way and when they set me free.
Just put your hands on me.'Both trainers once again came together and reached out, fingers entwining in time for those lyrics. As the music turned to having no lyrics, they simply began to dance, spinning around each other. From either side of the stage, Didier and the Slugma came, dancing more to the music than their human counterparts. Eventually, they noticed each other and began to approach each other. 'Tonight I'm weak.
It's just another day without you.'Ficelle vanished from view, the beginning of a Phantom Force. The Tyrantrum began to look around, distraught that he was no longer within view. An Ominous Wind picked up just in time for him to reappear behind her. 'That I can't sleep.
I gave away the world for you to.
Hear me say.
Don't throw me away.'As his arms wrapped around the gigantess from behind, he used Confide. This prompted her to whip around, take ahold of the elusive ghost-type, and hurry backstage with him in her grasp. She wasn't going to let him vanish again. 'There's no way out.
I gotta hold you somehow.
All I wanna do is touch you.'Arcadie and Ral continued to dance with each other as if the music was different. As if they heard something different. 'I wanna I wanna I wanna touch you.
You wanna touch me too.
Everyday but all I have is time.
Our love's the perfect crime.'Meanwhile, the Slugma and Charmander got closer to each other, seeming unsure of the other. 'I wanna I wanna I wanna touch you.
You wanna touch me too.
Every way and when they set me free.
Just put your hands on me.'The chorus played once more and finally, the fire-types came together and there was no hesitation from the Slugma. She attached herself to the Charmander, who seemed surprised at first but only managed to giggle a little before his arms wrapped around the lava creature. The last line of the song was met with Ral tugging Arcadie close, her hands against his chest and the two leaning in together as the lights went out and the curtain closed. The woman planned to lean in, merely to suggest a kiss to the audience as they would lose sight of the pair and their Pokemon. Ral had other plans, however, and it ended with a true kiss. |
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Pokémon League
Fighting-Type Gym Leader
| SOMEONE CHALLENGE MY GYM ALREADY |
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PLAYED BY OOC NAME
PLAYED BY Yumi
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Post by Mia Kearney on Feb 21, 2018 12:47:28 GMT -8
Vesta's Outfit A gentle tune filling the stage, the center of the stage had formed a small dome out of light screens and reflects, forming a little 'house' of sorts. One side was left open so the Audience's view wasn't disturbed, and out from the side stage, the Liggs champion Mia walked out proudly, seeming to be pulling someone along before tripping up a little, stepping back behind the curtain and mumbling something loud enough for the microphone to pick up, but only to the point it was clear two people were talking in hushed voices and nothing specific. Eventually, Mia was pulling a red head out behind her, the embaressed Kalosian hiding her face in her hand. The two of them may have practiced for this but now it was happening and she felt mortified by the fact they now had an audience to Mia's ridiculous little plan.
"Helloooooo Lumiose city!~" Mia chimed brightly into the microphone she was holding much to the audience's confusion. Even Vesta popped out of her hand to give her a confused look before Mia simply added. "Well that got your attention!~ Hellooooooooooo Caravella!~ Poshies and non-Poshies!" Vesta's face sunk into her hands again as Mia proudly twirled on her heels and addressed the crowd. "Tonight, I am sadly not here to put on a performance that will wow the judges or steal your hearts." With another twirl she got down on one knee, Vesta poking an eye out between her hands before crossing her arms and looking away in cute embaressment as Mia displayed her proudly. "But I am here to help embaress this wonderful woman into submission!~ She's got a lovely singing voice, but if she slips up and giggles, I want you all to know that just means I'm doing my job right!~"
"Oh will you-" Vesta's brief outburst wasn't anything to worry about as she met Mia's bright grin and instantly succumbed, her shoulder's slumping with a groan as Mia's Gallade and Vesta's Machamp moved a simple table and two chairs behind them. Vesta mumbled just loud enough for the mic to pick up. "Dork...""Isn't she adorable?~" The crowd was snickering a little but it was clear at least a few were genuinely endeared. Mia rose back to her feet and guided her girl to the table, sitting across from her and leaning over it, resting the mic under her hand and whispering, again just barely loud enough to be picked up, but neither noticed this time. "You good...?~""Yeah...just..." She took a long, slow breath through her nose, and smiled into Mia's eyes, crossing her arms and leaning back across. "Yeah. I'm good.~"The two shared a brief smile before another soft tune began to play, Mia sliding the microphone away as they each began their performance.
"You know Miss Kearney, it's been a wonderful evening...perhaps I did judge you a little too soon." Vesta began, practically recounting their first real date, a sly smirk crossing her lips as she added. "Though I suppose a couple dozen glowing reviews could change anyone's first impression...for better or worse.~"Mia gave a cheeky grin back as Vesta went slightly off script. As Vesta wore a warm coat and sweater, Mia was wearing a lighter jacket and her usual tank top, leaning on her metal elbow as she rested her chin in her hand. "Oh I don't hide it, my book's cover is a little nasty, but your pages are a lot warmer than I expected too.~" She gave a teasing wink,t he audience murmuring a little as they wondered where this little skit was going. "Fancy sticking around for another drink?~" She lifted the wine bottle that had been left on the table as she leaned back in her chair. Vesta however rolled her eyes, lifting out of her seat and adjusting her coat. An Abomasnow inched onto stage from the side, it's snow warning bringing down a light snow that didn't penetrate the light screen dome generated by Mia's Gallade earlier, just acting as a nice backdrop for the two as Vesta headed for the 'door'. "I'm sorry but I really must get going. It's a long trip home."Mia was quick to slide out of her seat, jumping up and sliding between Vesta and edge of the dome they shared. "Aw come on now. Just one more drink. Not even a drink, just another 20 minutes of your company...that all that much to ask for?~"The music picked up a little, and the song began. "I really can't staaay~" "Baby it's cold outside.~" The snow picked up a little, Abomasnow careful not to turn it to hail. "I've got to go awaaay.~" "Baby it's cold outside.~" "This evening has beeeeen-~" "Been hoping that you'd drop in.~" "So Very Niiiiice.~" Vesta turned to leave the other way, and Mia dipped around her, cupping her hands and holding them softly, but with a small distance between each of their bodies, an icey, crystal coated wind blowing through the stage. "I'll hold your hands, they're just like Ice.~"Just outside the dome, Vesta's Mightyena Oscar walked into the light, seeming quietly mopey as it turned it's head to the side and sat in the cold. Vesta tipped her head similarly as she continued to sing. "My Doggo will start to worry..." "Beautiful what's your hurry?~" "I swear he'll be pacing the floor-" Oscar began to walk in small, pouting circles. Mia's own Growlithe ran behind the dome, rolling in circles as Mia gestured to the flames it created with it's flame wheel. "Listen to that fireplace roar.~"
Oscar's pouting was interupted as a hand reached out from the stage and lowered a simple tray of pokefood, the lights around it dimming to imply the Doggo was easily cared for, and there was no rush. "So really I'd better scurry~" Vesta began to walk away with a light tug against her sleeve from Mia stopping her. "Beautiful please don't hurry." Vesta rolled her eyes and turned around, flicking off her coat for Mia to take swiftly and fold over her arm, striding back to the table and slipping into her old seat. "Oh Maybe just a half a drink more!~" "I'll put some records on while I pour~"Sitting together again, Mia poured them each a half glass of wine, Vesta taking hers and swirling it in her glass. "Those Miner's might think.~" "Baby it's bad out there~" Vesta took a light sip during Mia's line, narrowing her eyes as she continued. Mia's Gogoat strolled up outside and took on Gallade as a passanger, striding across the stage in time with Mia's next line. "Say, what's in this drink?~" "No Cabs to be had out there.~" "I wish I knew hoooow...~" Vesta's slurpuff emerged to send a star flying over the two, the wish move letting gentle glittering effects cascade down across the stage. "Your eyes are like starlight now...~" "To break this spell.~" Vesta pulled out a compact Mirror, and Mia dipped across from her seat, taking it and hiding it behind her back, standing on Vesta's opposite side as she leaned over and looked into her eyes. "Oh I'll take that!~ cause you look swell.~""I ought to say No, no, no.~" Vesta leaned up from her seat a little, Mia leaning in closer with one hand still behind her back. "Mind if I move in closer.~" The snow outside began to soften and Growlithe, a little dizzy, slowed down it's spins as the fireplace it mimicked died out. "At least I'm gonna say that I tried.~" Mia rested a hand over her chest in a playful plea. "What's the sense in hurtin' pride?~" Vesta rose from her seat and began to leave again, Mia starting after her before sliding onto her knees. "I really can't stay-" "Baby don't hold out!~" The snow picked right back up as the two sang together. "Baby it's cold ooooutside!~"Vesta turned around with her hands on her hips, cocking them to the side, looking to Mia briefly before speaking more directly to the audience. "She can be very pushy you know.~" MIa rose right to her feet, holding herself with pride as she corrected. "I prefer to think I'm opportunistic.~" The lights briefly dimmed and the two took their seats again, trying to imitate a passage of time as the storm very briefly got thicker before slowing and easing up again as the lights came back.
"I simply must goooo.~" Vesta rose from her seat once again, picking up her coat from the back of her chair. Mia didn't move this time as time as she rested her chin on her hand, admiring Vesta fully. "Baby it's cold outside...~" "The answer is noooo.~" Mia still didn't move, just laying more of herself on the table as she lazily tried to stop her. "But baby it's cold -oh come on~- outsiiiiiide.~"Vesta rounded Mia's seat and rubbed her shoulder's lightly, the growlithe behind the table slowly breathing out an ember for a softer, calmer flame to backlight them. "The welcome has been~" "How lucky that you dropped in.~" "So nice and warm.~" Mia spun and rose from her chair, taking Vesta's hands and dipping her head to the snow outside the dome behind them. "Look out that window at that storm.~"Vesta rolled her eyes and pulled back a little, but didn't release Mia's hands.The light screens around them slowly began to fade and the snow leaked into the stage, the two shared a brief giggle, but went on with the performance.
"Your sister will be suspicious.~" "Gosh your lips look delicious.~" Vesta's blush piqued at that lyric and she started to turn away, only for Mia to spin her back on her own line, Vesta landing with her back against Mia's front, Mia's chin resting on her shoulder and gazing into her eyes. "My Machamp will be there at the door.~" "Waves upon a porcelain shore.~" "They'll be wonderin' what took-" Mia interupted her line, tipping her chin up and singing lower. "They taste as good as they look?"Vesta whirled away, stepping towards the table again as Mia comically just fell to the floor in the direction she left, Vesta placing her coat down again as Mia chuckled and rested her chin on her folded arms as she lay on the floor. "Oh now you've made miss the train~" "Gosh don't she make me sound like a pain?~"Despite staying in the seat now, Vesta's eyes dipped towards the side of the stage, whistfully singing as she showed little effort to leave. "I've gotta get home...~" Mia pushed up and climbed the table to help herself stand. "Baby you'll freeeze out there.~" Vesta stood and ruffled Mia's hair as she very slowly, with more of a teasing slide to her steps, walked again. "You could use a comb~" Mia spun around from the table and faced Vesta, the light screen fading entirely as the snow began to flow over them. "It's up to your knees out theeere.~" Vesta twirled on her heels as she walked backwards, a hand resting on her chest. "You've really been grand.~" Mia dipped in before she spun back around, taking her free hand, the arm her coat rested on. "I feel when I touch your hand." "But don't you seee...~" Mia pulled closer, resting the hand over her own chest as she held it close. "How can you do this thing to me?~"Vesta eased closer before pulling away again, walking away as the snow began to fade entirely itself, to the point it was a light trickle of fluff. "There's bound to be talk tommorrow.~" Mia dropped to her knees dramatically, giving the goofy nature of her part its all. "Think of my life-long sorrow.~" Vesta's hand reached out as if she was holding an invisible doorknob. "At least there'll be plenty impliiiied.~" Mia lay her forearm over her head as she leaned back to the point she almost fell over. "If ya got Pneumonia and died!~" Vesta swirled about, offering a hand for Mia to stand up. "I really can't stay-~" "Get over that hold-out!~" Mia rose swiftly, sliding behind Vesta, an arm around her shoulders as the other stretched out. "Baby it's cold out!~" "Baby it's coooold!~ Baby it's cold oooooutsiiiiiiide!~"The music dipped away, and Vesta snickered a little as she looked to the crowd, resting closer into Mia. "In reality I just stayed for another drink.~" Mia gave a cheeky wink to the crowd in turn. "Took abooooout as much convincin' though.~"
"Still..." Mia took Vesta's hand carefully in hers and stepped back. She gazed up to a somewhat confused Vesta as Mia slowly dipped to one knee, watching those gears in Vesta's head slowly click till she tugged her hand away and covered her mouth, Mia having carefully slid Vesta's bracelet off her wrist and holding it carefully back out to her. "Hopefully this won't take much convincing...~" She took a deep breath as Vesta clasped her hands tighter over her mouth. "Vesta...I know you already agreed once before...but infront of everyone here, and everyone in the Veria region and beyond...will you do me the honor of accepting this bracelet once again and accepting my proposal?~" Vesta was tearing up, already running on a high and unable to get her words out. Mia worried it wasn't special enough for a brief moment, she wanted to steal the bracelet and put vesta's keystone in it or something, or add some light engravings, but Vesta wore it so much it was impossible to get it away from her. Her doubts vanished however as Vesta tugged her to her feet and gave her a deep kiss, Mia giggling loudly as she scooped Vesta up bridal style and running her off the stage as their pokemon collected the table and chairs. "Sorry folks!~ I'll get back to you when she can speak!~" She dissapeared behind the curtain for all of ten seconds, before popping her head back out to shout "SHE SAID YES!" Before dissapearing backstage to let the show go on.
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Post by Seraph Benoit on Feb 24, 2018 19:39:25 GMT -8
Wow, mom really had become more overbearing than anticipated hahaha... Ever since Seraph's win in November, she was constantly insisting he focus more, try to build a proper following, be sure to keep up his momentum, and so-on. While he did appreciate the support it was...... ihhhhhh... in a lot of ways for a lot of reasons he didn't feel like thinking about too much, haha... In a way, he hoped he didn't do as well this time so she might back off, but he knew he had to be smart about it. He did want to participate, and to put on a good show the crowd would enjoy, and not disappoint any fans he might have gained, so he had to do at least fairly well. And in order to ensure mom didn't ride his ass even harder for falling short of "his potential", he needed her to be prepared for only "pretty good". So, as vaguely guilty as it made him feel, he'd completely played her. The showcase theme was " any love" after all, and while he understood romantic love was probably going to get the most focus given the timing, Seraph didn't have much experience with romance. 8c And no one right now he was nearly that close to. 8'c And may have shamelessly broken down and gotten teary-eyed over some stuff that happened back in Johto that made him really gunshy about letting people too close. 8'ccc Anyway, mom got really upset on his behalf and agreed it would be okay for him to do a friendship song, so yay~ :'3 And following up an actual proposal??? Pfffff, Seraph was going to be so overshadowed he wouldn't stand a chance, which was exactly what he wanted right now. --- Once the stage was cleared from Mia, though, some light music started as a Minior, shield up, floated singularly out on center stage, seemingly the "singer" as the words began. I never thought that I would find a place... to step right in and start again... The Minior's face pointed downward as it used Stealth Rock creating a bit of a barrier around it. I never thought that I could just begin... From above, Seraph descended on his Flygon, avoiding the rocks. The Minior looked up to them. Right where I left off and make a friend...Seraph sang as he reached down a hand and invited it to fly up with him. "Don't ever think that it might be too late." An Alolan Raichu approached from one side of the stage, smiling brightly. "You don't have to wait, there's no mistakes with the friends you make~" The big Solrock that had become something of a contest signature joined them from the other side. "A friendship's only made of what you bring." The Raichu and Solrock both moved closer as the Minior looked between them, and the Raichu extended a hand as well. "And if you do it ri-i-ight, you can do anything~"
The Minior, Raichu, Solrock, and even the Flygon with her tail began working in tandem to pull and push the rocks away, breaking the Minior's barrier down. "Just use your eyes. This time, no lies." Two Fletchling swooped in from opposite sides of the stage to circle around the group just as the rocks were clearing. "Just don't disguise..." The Minior glowed a moment, and shed its shell to reveal its brightly smiling indigo core. "Who you are insi-ide!"Everyone gathered to hug the Minior a moment before it flew off with the Solrock, the two shedding Cosmic Power star trails in their wakes. "Because your friends are always there for you~"
It swapped to the Raichu, and fired an array of Swift stars while Raichu called one brighter shooting star above them with Wish. "You don't have to be the same for friendships to be tru-ue!"
It stopped and conjured some stones in the air with Ancient Power, which Seraph and Flygon cut through with Steel Wing to reveal some interesting energy inside. "Because your friends are always there for you~"It joined the Fletchling pair to fly huge circles around the stage together. "Around the world its still the same!" Seraph and Flygon joined them. "Together you have more to gain." Raichu clung to one of Solrock's spokes as they floated up to join the entourage too. "There's nothing that a friend won't do."The group disbanded, and each floated out to a different part of the audience. "Everywhere you go..." Raichu floated down to shake hands with a little girl. " Friendships there will grow." Solrock showered a Cosmic Power over a cute couple. "When you find it it's the key." Minior created a bright Dazzling Gleam that mesmerized a small baby below. "Friends can change the world you see-ee~!" Flygon swooped down low enough that Seraph could high five several fans in one row as they passed. "Everywhere you go..." One Fletchling enamored a kid wearing anime apparel with a Swords Dance. "Friendships there will grow." The other used Attract over another older couple. "When you find it it's the key." They all began heading back toward center stage. "Friends can change the world..." Minior arrived. "Friends can change the world!" Half the others and gathered around to vaguely hug Minior. "Friends can change the world," the other half closed in for a big group hug, including Seraph slipping off Flygon to join in so they could hug each other too, "you seeee~" Gradually, the music faded, but the hug would last a bit longer than that, all those involved looking legitimately happy just to be performing together. |
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Post by Serafeyna Carroll on Feb 24, 2018 20:23:00 GMT -8
After Seraph, the curtains would open slowly again, the stage dark except for a young man in a white suit with gold trim, and a young woman in a black and green mostly-sleeveless dress. Their voices were fading in as if they'd been mid-conversation, but soon grew loud enough to easily discern with the lack of background music. “So wait, you have how many siblings and cousins?” Sera was asking. “Twelve— er five but et feelz like twelve. One ‘f ‘em pretended I was invisible— literally for a year.” Lucien huffed very briefly. “That’s horrible!” “ ‘S what siblings do.” “I don’t have any.“ Sera shrugged, pasting on a smile that insisted this didn't bother her. "Aw. Least dat meanz no fightin' fer yer 'rent's 'tention, eh?"The laugh that escaped Sera was a little too loud, too sharp, her smile a little too tense. "All dad ever wanted was to shut me up~" she chimed. The look on Lucien’s face after was wide eyed and dramatic, and music began to fade in behind their speech. “Ah’d never tell you to shut up!” Sera seemed comforted by that, brushing a lock of hair behind her ear as she moved a bit closer. "Okay, can I just, say something crazy?" "I love crazy!" Luci did not love crazy, but here he was throwing his arm out into the air anyways all but addressing the crowd by then. At last, Sera broke into song, spinning dramatically to march away from Lucien in time to the beat. "All my life has been a series of doors in my face!" A Light Screen appeared in her path, and Sera interjected a brief yelp as she ran into it face first, stumbling back and around and falling into Lucien's arms. "And then suddenly I bump into you." The Slowking (or Slowqueen) who had provided the screen, had slipped on stage from the side, and covered her mouth with and intrigued expression as she observed the two. Lucien leaned down to Sera, grinning toothily. "I was thinkin' the same thing! ‘Cause like—" He righted her only to twirl her outwards raising a hand and making a scoping gesture before refocusing on Sera again. “I've been searching my whole life to find my own place. And maybe it's the party talkin', or the chocolate fondue.” He hooked an arm around hers. "But with you–"On each side of the stage, a Blaziken came into view, one Shiny and one regular, as Sera echoed, "But with you~"
"I found my place!" Lucien picked her up to twirl her. "I see your face!" She cupped his face with both hands and leaned in a moment before he set her down, and they shifted to singing in unison. "And it's nothing like I've ever known before!" A Light Screen popped up in front of them, and both turned to look, but rather than run into or even 'open' it, they did both in a sense, jumping together to knock it down flat and stand on it. "Love is an open doo-oo-oor!" The two Blaziken alternated Mirror Moves with Slowqueen's Light Screen, creating stairs of light for them to run / dance up together in a spiral. "Love is an open" "door" "do-o-o-or!" From back mid stage, a snow-white and pink Glaceon erupted from behind the curtain, beginning to accent their lines with a series of Attract heart bursts. "Love is an open door!" Burst! They alternated singing. "With you!" Burst! They clasped hands and ceased climbing but simply spun about together mid-air. "With you!" "With you!" "With you!" A Psychic slowly lowered the light panel on which they stood back toward the stage. "Love is an open door…"Lucien turned to Sera excitedly. “I mean it's crazy!”"What~?" A sparkling mist began to pour out over the stage slowly. “We finish each other's–”“Sandwiches!”"That's what I was gonna say!" By this time the Misty Terrain had become fully apparent. The Glaceon shot a ring of Water Pulse out. "I've never met someone–" They began running about, hand in hand, and leaping through the rings, more provided from different directions by the Blazikens' Mirror Moves. "Who thinks so much like me!" They stopped briefly and gave each other finger guns. "Jinx!" And another set. "Jinx again!" A brief burst of laughter escaped both. The pulse rings resumed, but this time, Glaceon would shoot one into the air like the watery equivalent of a firework, while each Blaziken used Mirror Move simultaneously to created a symmetrical scene on stage, and Sera and Lucien parted ways to mirror each other perfectly doing light 'trick' jumps through and around the rings. "Our mental synchronization can have but one explanation!""You!" This was accented by another small burst of Attract hearts, provided this time not by Glaceon but by the Primarina who had spawned the Misty Terrain as they slipped out on stage. "And I!" Another burst of hearts, another set of water rings burst as the humans jumped through them, and began dancing back toward each other. "Were" "Just" In a sudden well-timed burst of activity, Slowqueen shot a Heal Pulse into the air center stage, where Lucien and Sera were coming back together, and just after– "Meant to be!!" Primarina used their Psychic to form the Heal Pulse into a massive glowing pink heart above and around the humans in sync with their clasping hands, and in the same instant, Slowqueen and Glaceon fired their Ice Beams at the thoroughly soaked floor, freezing not only all the water that had accumulated but bits of the sparkling mist into an ethereally glistening sheet. Hand in hand, they leapt from where they stood onto the ice around them just before the spot they'd been standing froze as well. "Say goodbye!" "Say goodbye!" "To the pain of the past!" A mixture of Attracts and Icy Winds and Mirror Moves to enhance both filled the air with softly swirling sparkles and hearts as they danced about on the ice. "We don't have to feel it anymore!" -Ow why were Luci’s knees hurting here actually lmao. He guessed he didn't have to feel emotions but he still had to feel his body being a dick. Maybe this cold wasn't the best idea oh well. Another Light Screen formed, and they skated straight toward it at full speed, but before they hit it, one Blaziken Flame Charged in to Brick Break through the screen, letting Sera and Lucien skate through where it had been. "Love is an open door!" Another screen formed as they circled toward the other side of the stage, and the other Blaziken did the same. "Love is an open door!"Lucien briefly picked Sera up (OW…) and she made some very particular gestures with both arms. And Primarina began gathering a monumental amount of water in an orb above the stage. A very small Pokemon would be picked up within the water, but go unnoticed for a moment. "Life can be so much more!" Each Pokemon pitched in to accent. Slowqueen with a Power Gem that formed some glistening albeit temporary crystals around them. "With you!" The non-Shiny Blaziken with a Sky Uppercut that spun through the air just shy of the building water orb. "With you!" The Shiny Blaziken with a Flame Burst that exploded between the humans and the orb, its light reflecting off the latter. "With you!" And Glaceon and Slowqueen joining together for another double Ice Beam that froze the massive orb-- "With you!" --just before both Blaziken Sky Uppercutted to carve it into an enormous icy heart. Despite the frozen nature of the Oceanic Operetta, it still exploded a moment later, showering the area in a brightly glittering flurry of snow. "Love is an open door…~" Sera and Lucien seemed unphased by the explosion, leaning in to one another for a kiss…. only for the small Pokemon who had hidden in the water to now fall down between them, causing both to kiss a Luvdisc rather than each other. Both feigned surprise (though they were perhaps more surprised that timing worked as planned), then burst into a fit of giggles as the Luvdisc fell into Lucien's arms to cradle, and the music began to fade out. Turning to Sera, Lucien spoke rather than sang. “Can I say somethin' crazy?" he asked, and Sera looked up to him expectantly. "I don’t actually like formal relationships!” he blurted almost enthusiastically. Sera gasped brightly. “Can I say something even crazier? SAME!” They both giggled again, and leaned up or down accordingly to share a brief kiss for real now all the same before heading off stage together. --- Sera would immediately start getting ready afterward for her solo performance, which she'd been looking forward to for months. She had every detail so intricately planned. Nothing was going to stop her from going all out in the biggest callout performance of her life! ...except, apparently, Lucien suddenly passing out back stage and Sera needing to call an ambulance. That would… perhaps put a minor damper on her performing muse. ...Sigh, maybe next time. |
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