From: Roland Le Good <roland@minuet.demon.co.uk> Subject: [PW!] Caleb on Cinnabar! YaY! Date: Thursday, January 27, 2000 2:12 PM Cinnabar wasn't quite as good as Caleb expected. There was a volcano which was impressive but that was all really. He hadn't been happy with the cruise either. " I paid good money for that cruise and I was nearly killed!" He' explained to the captain. " Sorry, sir there is nothing we can do," Caleb wasn't good at neogtiation, he used his gun for that, but he couldn't shoot just anyone. Pity really... Well, first he needed a hotel room, then he had to find Ilanna and claim that old bounty. He found a nice looking hotel and checked in. " OK, Mr?" asked the receptionist. Caleb just glared at her. " Mr.Caleb," He said slowly. " Fine, Mr.Caleb, your room is number 4b," " OK, has a woman named Ilanna checked in here? short blond hair, a bit shorter that me, ring any bells?" " Sadly no, I'm sure I'd remember..." The receptionist didn't like Caleb much. " Oh shame, y'see I have a friend here," He sent out aichu. " Rai!" " Yeah, and he hat es it when people can't remember things for me, so could you try again?" Raichu sent out a spark. " I suppose..." It was revealed to Caleb that Ilanna had checked in and that she was in room 7a. Pokemon were useful for negotiation too. Caleb didn't need to unpack he just went to Ilanna's room. He knocked on the door and waited a while. a minute passed before he knocked again. " Umm, room service?" He called in a squeky voice. No, something was wrong, she would've answered by now, surely, even if it was to say "go away". Taking out his gun he kicked open the door. " They can bill me," Caleb muttered. Inside there were indeed signs of a struggle. " At least I was right!" Caleb smiled. Ilanna was gone and the window was open. Her sword was still here, she always carries her sword. Caleb took the sword and put it on his belt, Ilanna's name was inscribed under the hilt. Caleb swung it around to get a feel for it before sheathing it again. He noticed something under the bed. Leaning down he saw it was a Pokeball. " Anyone in?" Caleb pressed the button and released...Growler the Growlithe. " Aw hello little guy, how are ya? Don't worry, we'll find your mas-" Growler lept up, growling, and charged at Caleb, bearing his teeth. " YAAARRRR!" Caleb jumped back. Growler missed and crashed on the ground behind him. " Growl, grrrr!" he barked. He ran at Caleb, who's eyes widened as Growler locked his teeth around Caleb's boot. It didn't hurt but it felt strange having a Growlithe attached to your foot. Caleb lifted that leg up and watched Grolwer dangle there. " 'k," Caleb looked around the room, dragging Growler behind him. Growler would growl every now and again. Before long Caleb noticed a tape recorder, " Oh, look at that!" Caleb pressed play. " Hello again Caleb," It was Carver's voice. " I realise it was only a day or so since we last met, but I have already planned our renuion," " Always thinking ahead, huh?" Caleb spoke quietly. " We have the woman, Ilanna, and in return for her life we want yours Caleb. You are probably getting tired of all this, but this will be our final confrontation before you die. Meet you at the West docks at 9:30 pm tomorrow Caleb, sleep tight,"