Subject: Re: [PW!] Concert Ahead Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2002 23:40:52 -0400 From: "Clayton" <redneckdadd@yahoo.com> Organization: Bell Sympatico Newsgroups: alt.games.nintendo.pokemon > (OOC: It was the funniest thing: as soon as I finished writing this post, I > walked into the living room and dad said, "Is pizza ok for dinner?") (*X-Files music starts*) <Snipped by wild scratching from a Sneasel> > "So you are another sickening human," the Umbreon uttered slowly. It sounded > like gravel being scraped across rotting wood. (Frankly I can't imagine > that, but it sounds good...*shrug*) > "Yes; you could call me that. What...or rather...who may I ask are you? Did > you...uh...come for a gym match?" > The Umbreon chuckled dryly. "I am your certain demise." > Bob gulped. He didn't like the sound of that. > "I am also the reason for two of your 'friends' ... more perfect side." > "I...I don't understand..." > "THINK, you incompetant human filth! I have tried so many times to make my > spells work and they only work half-way through! There was once going to be > an EXTRA pikachu and an EXTRA meowth but something went wrong and there is > only HALF of an extra pikachu and meowth! Does that strike a bell at all, > youngling?!" > Bob felt sickened at the sudden image of half a pikachu lying by the road, > but that was quickly replaced by Vixxen, anxiously watching Laddy save > Jimmy's life. > "Vixxen! Solo!" he said without thinking. > "Yes! And now I plan to try again. My spell WILL WORK!" > Bob backed another step. > "Look I don't want any trouble---" > "PAH! TROUBLE IS WHAT YOU FOUL HUMANS ARE! YOU HAVE ENSLAVED INNOCENTS AND > HURT MILLIONS! YOU WAR WITH EACH OTHER AND DESTROY YOUR OWN PEOPLES! YOU DO > NOT > DESERVE > TO LIVE!" > The last phrase he spat out with particular venom and anger. Bob backed yet > another step. Raffy stepped in front of him. > <<If you want him, you have to get through me.>> > "I see you have brainwashed your slave well, Raiser! Getting rid of you > shall be easy enough!" > He sent forth a wave of energy that slung Raffy against the wall with little > or no effort. "And now for you....." > "Enough, my friend." > A man was at Shadoreon's side. Dharak patted his head and leaned down. > "Do not forget that not all humans are bad. I have joined you because, in a > way, I see your cause is just. But you must have reason for trying to > convert humans." > "The same way YOU had reason to convert the girl?" > "That was different. She needed to work on friendliness with her Pokemon. > You, however, have suffered many lives already. You must stop, for now. This > human has helped Amber and you must have better reason than hatred of the > whole race to convert him." > "..." > "Come, my friend." > Shadoreon hissed and glared at Bob, then melted into Dharak's shadow. Dharak > bowed, and disappeared. > After a moments silence, Bob sank to his knees and sighed. > "I'm too old for this..." *TIME LAPSE: About 30 minutes* (A Time Wizard makes the time go by. He then gets paid and disappears back to his own anime universe) While the young breeder chanted that mantra, Raffy slowly got up from where he was flung by Shadoreon. He was rather disoriented still. <<Boy, THAT was a shot. I can still see Staryus!>> "You know Raffy, I did warn you. But it is greatly appreciated." Raffy smiled. <<Well, as much as I annoy you, you are my friend and trainer.>> "Thanks buddy." Bob said, glomping the poor Girafarig. A faint rustling interrupted the moment. Bob undid his belt with his pokeballs and slung it over Raffy's neck. "Raffy, take them and go hide. I think that Umbreon's coming back to finish what he started." <<How do you know?>> "I'm psychic Raffy." Bob said deadpan. Raffy just looked at him "How do I know? I just think I do! Now please go. I don't want to see you hurt any more. And don't worry about me. Somehow, I'm going to be fine. I just feel it." Raffy very worriedly left the breeder. <<He'll get himself killed ... or worse>> the Girafarig thought to himself. Meanwhile, over in the shadows by a couple of plants, Shadoreon was still watching. 'Pitiful human. Getting rid of the only people that have half a chance of beating me I guess I shouldn't dissapoint him. Now which shall it be, a Butterfree, or a Pidgey?' the beyond-deranged Umbreon thought. Bob, meanwhile looked around nervously. He had a strong feeling that something was there, but he had no clue as to what or when it will emerge. ---------- Outside the gym and about half a block down, Amber and the rest of that rather large group were walking towards the gym. "So have we decided on that story?" Amber asked, poking a claw at Jason. "I'm leaving up to you guys. I'd rather just tell him the truth." Solo said. Karl agrred with that logic. "I thought we were going to say that a Tauros ate it." Kitsu said, poking Keaton. "How about Flamethrowered to a crisp by a sugar-high Ninetales?" Keaton snapped back, poking Kitsu "Cut it out you two." Vixxen said. "Let's just say a Dark-type stole it" Amber sweatdropped, then gave Vixxen a look "What? The Raichu girl asked, all too innocently. They arrived at the gym doors to hear a low growl and a yelp or two. --------- Back in the gym, that pesky Shadoreon came back for Round 2. "Now, back to your doom." the Umbreon growled. He then sent an energy pulse that flung Bob to the far wall. A second one followed, throwing him into another wall. "I'm not going to fight. I'm a breeder, I help create." Bob coughed out, despite the pain. "Then you're going to make my job so much easier." Shadoreon growled, throwing Bob into a couple more walls. "Say, why isn't that slave of yours trying to defend you? You beat him for losing?" "If you must know: First, he's my friend and I'm not letting you hurt him as long as I can still breathe. Second, I don't beat him for losing. As long as his heart is in the right place, he's already won." "Amusing sentiments, but now your demise is at hand." Shadoreon said, tossing the boy to the floor into a crumpled heap. Using his powers, the Umbreon lifted the unconscious brreder about 5 feet in the air. <<That's it breeder boy, you need help>> Raffy sent out, charging up one nasty attack (Which would have been totally useless anyway, but he gets points for trying) <<No ... ... I don't want you ... to get hurt>> Bob managed to get through before even that voice went dead. "Now, let my fun begin..." Shadoreon hissed, eyes glowing an eerie and frightening shade of blue. Then Amber and friends arrived. Raffy's eyes lit up. It meant that he didn't have to get involved. TBC ------- Clayton > > (DUM DUM DUM!) > > (Take a wild guess who showed up at the gym, and it's not Mr. Pumperdinkles) > > (Um...Aunt Jemima?) (DING DING DING! Give her a Prize! *Hands her a Sneasel plushie*) (Aunt Jemima. *drools at thought of pancakes ... with maple syrup ... and warm butter ... and more pancakes ... drooling continues*) > > (*Drooling* Pizza sounds good... Wish I wasn't a poor college kid. But I do > > have ... ... ... Aunt Jemima! PANCAKES! *Happy dances*) > > (Mrs. Pumperdinkles: FURRET! *Joins in*) > (Oh! Oh! *adds to the strangely dancing group*) (*Aunt Jemima and Betty Crocker show up and thwaps everyone dancing with frying pans*) (All but the Furret: Ouch) (Mrs. Pumperdinkles: OLDY MOLDY HISTORY MYSTERY! *Happy Furret Break Dances*)