Team Alterra RP

(10:35 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Slowly awakening after a slumber that seemed to last a lifetime, Klopp first began to feel that the surface beneath him was soft and moist. He wanted to get up, however he didn't feel much like moving at all... his body was tingling all over and he wasn't sure at all why. Eventually his eyelids slowly began to lift, and all he could see was the bark of a large tree directly in front of him. He was completely confused and wondering why he was next to a tree. FInally the tingling was going away, and he was able to move... but his body felt somehow different. He managed to roll onto his back and stared upward. He could see many trees up above, and there was very little sunlight squeezing between the leaves and branches. He somehow seemed to have sleep in a forest;;

(10:41 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Eventually he tried to stand up, but he couldn't move his body how he had in the past. He placed his hands in front of his head and took a good look at them... only he didn't have his hands. In their place were two blue furred paws, and he began to panic a bit, and jumped up and somehow managed to stand on his four paws without a hassle. He wobbled around, attempting to walk, but mostly failing, until he spotted a small dog like creature nearby. He stumbled his way over to it, and began to sniff it out. Normally he didn't sniff things to check them out, but somehow it just felt natural to do it at this time. He sniffed her back, her nose and her ears, then moved down closer to her large floofy tale. Klopp had a bit of a thing for poofy hair, so he was compelled to touch it's softness, poking at the tail with his paw;;

(10:48 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;After poking it's tail, he looked at the creatures head and noted she was wearing a flower, glasses and a necklace. Quite odd for an animal to be wearing those. But he seemed to be a Pokemon too, and still had his Fedora and glasses. He was then captivated by the large poofy tail again, and instincively pounced playfully, and batted it around in his paws a bit;;

(10:57 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;She was tired... for the past few hours, it seemed she had been drifting in and out of consciousness, having some sort of odd blurred dream she could barely remember. Her body kept tingling throughout as well. Not unpleasantly, but just... oddly. In her groggy state, she feel something soft poking her. Going from her back to her face... and then some strange unknown appendage. Arylett only stirred slightly and ignored it, before she suddenly felt a jolt around that unknown appendage again, and her eyes opened immediately. Letting out a rather inhuman high-pitched noise as she yawned, she turned her head in the direction of the thing touching her, noting that her nose before her eyes seemed... black and smaller but not quite processing it. However, it all hit her the moment she saw what appeared to have been a Luxio wearing a silly hat and glasses playing with what appeared to have been a floofy tail. Before she could think, she felt a pang of fear go throughout her body. Something almost irrational, almost... instinctual. And immediately succumbed to these urges;;

(10:58 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;The small floofy Pokemon got up and bounced her way rather clumsily behind some nearby bushes to hide. She knew this sight shouldn't have been scary... especially with the hat and it looked like the lion-like creature was just playing, but she still felt threatened;;

(11:04 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp was surprised to see the Pokemon get up and clumsily make it's way into a nearby bush, though he knew he shouldn't have been since he pounced on it's tail. He wasn't sure why he did it... he just was overcome with the urge to do so. He wanted to apologize for waking her and pouncing on her tail, so he began walking towards the bush, fell on his face, then just flopped over towards it the rest of the way. He sat down facing the bush and spoke trying to calm it down;;

(11:04 AM) Ben Patrick: Hello? Sorry I woke you, I just... I guess I wanted to play with your tail.

(11:06 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;She was silent for a moment, sticking her head out of the bush to see where that voice had come from. Obviously, it couldn't have been talking to her. She didn't have a tail... but it did sound... like it was relevant. Arylett was awoken. All she did though was poke her head back into the bush, feeling a little unnerved again by the Luxio;;

(11:10 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp's ears perked as it's head poked out of the bush, and he became dissapointed as it retreated back inside quickly. The little pokemon was adorable though, and he felt compelled to make sure it did not fear him. He wlked closer to the bush and spoke again;;

(11:11 AM) Ben Patrick:	Hey, you don't have to be afraid of me, I won't hurt you. I would never hurt something so cute and adorable, ever. Why don't you come out of that bush?

(11:14 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;A small feminine voice responded from the bush;; Who... are you? Who's talking...? Where is that voice coming from?

(11:15 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;She still was confused as to where the voice was coming from, but was beginning to suspect it was the Pokemon and that it was talking to her;;

(11:20 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp was surprised the Pokemon spoke back to him. But things were already weird enough, it somehow made sense that it could. He responded to her question, even though it should have been obvious who it was talking;; I'm the only one here, you saw me when you stuck your head out just now. I'd give you a description but I don't think I know what I look like, strange as that may seem. I've got... blue paws... that's all I know.

(11:22 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;She stuck her head back out of the bush, and was pretty sure now that it was the Luxio who had been talking. It was strange though. He said... he didn't know what he looked like? Why wouldn't he know?;; Yes... those are blue paws. I just didn't think you were talking to me. Um... Pokemon don't typically talk...

(11:24 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;He became surprised again. She called him a Pokemon? He's not a Pokemon... but then he realized he must be considering his blue paws;;

(11:25 AM) Ben Patrick:	I know... I was surprised when you spoke as well. I've never heard an Eevee talk before, but your voice is just as cute as you look.

(11:28 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: Eevee? I'm not an Eevee.

(11:29 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;She gave him a look of confusion, but was starting to realize slowly that all of this was making sense... how unusually large that Luxio seemed, him referring to her "tail," and the fact that everything in general seemed bigger, as well as her body feeling a bit odd...;;

(11:29 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp looked at her perplexed, and turned his head to the side, raising an eyebrow;;

(11:31 AM) Ben Patrick:	Yesh, you are an Eevee, how could you not know-... Oh wait, you... weren't a Pokemon before today, were you?

(11:32 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: What? Wait...

(11:34 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;It all began to hit her, as she slowly looked down at her hands. Little brown paws. And it just so happened she was standing on all fours... which she could feel slightly, but didn't notice in her fear. Then she turned her head to look at her back and could spot the fluffy tail he was talking about. Although its tip seemed darker than a regular Eevee's. She could even feel something particularly warm around her neck and she touched it with her paw... a furry collar too;;
Oh... no.

(11:34 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;She could feel her face getting warm, almost a blush, and retreated back to the bush in embarassment;;

(11:35 AM) Ben Patrick:	Hey, wait! Come back out here... it seems you are in the same situation as me. I'm... not supposed to be a pokemon.

(11:36 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;He started walking towards the bush, hoping she would come back out;;

(11:36 AM) Ben Patrick:	What... kind of pokemon am I?

(11:37 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;She was quiet for a moment, feeling still too embarassed with her new form to come out, but decided to respond...;; A Luxio... it sounds to me like...
You used to be a person too... right?

(11:39 AM) Ben Patrick:	Yesh, I was a human before... I am not sure why this happened to us.

(11:41 AM) Ben Patrick:	So I'm a Luxio... ;;He began examining himself as best he could. He reached his blue paws up to feel his large round ears atop his head, and looked back to find his long tail with a four pointed star at the end. He found moving around in this new body to be very very weird;;

(11:42 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;Part of her tail was sticking out of the bush, moving slightly and twitching though she did not notice;; Yeah... you are... with a silly hat.

(11:43 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: And glasses...

(11:43 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;The Luxio shouted as he turned back towards the bush;;

(11:44 AM) Ben Patrick:	Hey, my hat is not silly! And of course I still have my glasses, can't see otherwise. You still have your glasses as well, and a pretty flower and necklace. ;;At this point the Luxio spotted her tail popping out from the bush, and began staring at it, captivated by it's movements;;

(11:45 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;It continued to twitch and still, she did not notice;; It is... I don't see many with... stuff like that. But since I have stuff on too, I must look pretty silly as well.

(11:47 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp didn't respond. He got down low to the ground, eyes opened wide, and the tail kept twitching around. His instincts took control of him, and he pounced directly at the tail, and grabbed it with his paws;;

(11:48 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;She let out a whimper and ran out of the bush fearfully, rushing into another one without much of a thought despite still stumbling around in her body;;

(11:50 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;He continued to chase her for a moment, trying to snatch her tail before coming to a halt and shaking his head to regain his senses;;

(11:51 AM) Ben Patrick:	I'm sorry... something about your fluffy tail just grabs me... and I have the urge to play with it.

(11:52 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: It must be your new body... I can feel... weird urges in mine too. Since you're felinelike... you must like playing with things that move like that.

(11:52 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;She this time took notice of her tail sticking out of the bush and yanked in inside with her paws, creating a sudden movement;;

(11:54 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;He charged at the bush she was hiding in and stuck his head inside, trying to find the tail... All he wanted to do was nab that big poofy tail;;

(11:54 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;The moment she saw him, she curled up into a little ball, trying to hide her tail from him;;

(11:57 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;The tail was gone and Klopp felt a little embarrased. His face began heating up, and he could clearly tell she was trying to hide the tail from him;;
...So um, what's your name?

(11:58 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: A-arylett... and yours... tailchaser?

(11:59 AM) Ben Patrick:	My name is Klopp... though I may have to make my last name Tailchaser at this rate.

(11:59 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: Could very well be...
;;She chuckled a little nervously, still feeling kind of afraid of him;;

(12:00 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp smiled at her adorable chuckle... but now he had to wonder what they should do next;;

(12:01 PM) Ben Patrick:	I'm not sure how this happened, or why... but we should probably stick together and figure out what to do about all this.

(12:01 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: I... I dunno...
I mean, you... are kind of... intimidating...
Um... even though I know you look silly...

(12:02 PM) Ben Patrick:	Maybe I do... but I certainly won't harm you. I just want to figure out what's going on.

(12:03 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: What about these... instincts you seem to have?

(12:04 PM) Ben Patrick:	So far... they just seem playful. I don't have the urge to eat you.

(12:04 PM) Ben Patrick:	Quite the opposite... I feel... I need to protect you.

(12:10 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ...Protect me?
That's... st-strange.
Why?

(12:12 PM) Ben Patrick:	You are just so small... and not used to your new Eevee body. Granted I'm not used to my Luxio body either, but I am much stronger... And my instincts just tell me I need to keep you safe from any danger.

(12:13 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: You do look kind of... muscley for one. And I'm... probably a little helpless like this. All I want to do is... run away from danger.
Okay... I'll go with you.

(12:14 PM) Ben Patrick:	Good, it would be best to go together... but where exactly do we go?
Come to think of it... I don't even know where we are.

(12:15 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;She slowly popped out of the bush, stumbling and falling on her front paws again. Since her legs were shorter, it seemed she had a harder time finding balance;;

(12:16 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Maybe we can go towards the sunlight. That'll get us out of here, at least.

(12:17 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp pulled his head out of the bush and looked in the direction where the most like could be seen;;

(12:18 PM) Ben Patrick:	That's a good idea, I hope we find civilization soon. I'm getting rather hungry.

(12:20 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: Hungry?
;;She cringed a little;;

(12:20 PM) Ben Patrick:	What? What's wrong?

(12:20 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: That just kind of unnerves me...

(12:21 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp paused and thought for a moment;;

(12:21 PM) Ben Patrick:	Oh, you don't think I'll... eat you, do you? I assure you I won't.

(12:21 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: I just don't know what you'll do. You have... sharp fangs and claws.

(12:22 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: Besides that, are you sure you want to find civilization? If we find other people, they might try to catch us...

(12:23 PM) Ben Patrick:	That's true... but we can't just wander in the forest forever.
We should search for a way to change us back.

(12:23 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: We can't know if this is temporary... we could be like this forever.

(12:24 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;She was having a lot of trouble keeping up with him as they walked towards the sunlight, lagging behind;;

(12:25 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp slowed down to her pace, noticing she was falling behind;;

(12:25 PM) Ben Patrick:	I'm not sure... we'll just have to try anyways. You don't want to be like this forever, do you?

(12:26 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: No... I can barely move like this. And everything's so big...

(12:28 PM) Ben Patrick:	Yeah, it's so weird adjusting to this new body. I guess this larger body is easier to work with than yours though.

(12:29 PM) Ben Patrick:	You can... ride on my back if you want. That way we can go faster to get out of here.

(12:29 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	I wouldn't want to impose...

(12:30 PM) Ben Patrick:	You wouldn't. I think you are small enough that I would barely notice.

(12:30 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: Well... okay.

(12:31 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp dropped to the ground to make it easy for her to hop on his back;;
Climb on up then.

(12:32 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;She daintly tried to prance onto his back, and ended up falling over on hers;;

(12:33 PM) Ben Patrick:	...that didn't go too well.

(12:33 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;Arylett hid her face in her paws in embarassment, being unable to move from her position;;

(12:35 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp turned around to her and rubbed her exposed belly with his paws;;

(12:36 PM) Ben Patrick:	Don't feel bad, it's only expected that you wouldn't be able to get around in your new body... As it is, I can't even walk straight in mine yet.

(12:36 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;She giggled a little at having her belly rubbed as her limbs flailed around slightly;; Don't do that... that tickles!

(12:39 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;He rubbed her belly more vigorously for a moment, then pulled his paw back, and rolled her over back onto her stomach, pushing her with his nose;;

(12:39 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;Arylett flailed around and laughed even more at the belly rubbing, before finding herself on her stomach;; Both thanks and... what was that for?!

(12:41 PM) Ben Patrick:	Just trying to lighten the mood. Anyways want to have a second try at that?

(12:41 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;He forced himself to the ground again, pressing hard into the soil to make his back as low as possible;;

(12:42 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: Urk... maybe you should just put me on your back...

(12:44 PM) Ben Patrick:	...how would I do that? I don't have my hands anymore.

(12:44 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Can't you use your... mouth or something?

(12:46 PM) Ben Patrick:	My mouth? I can... but I don't think I could set you on my back. I'm not that flexible.

(12:46 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: Are you sure? I've... seen Pokemon do it to their...
;;She paused awkwardly for a moment;;
...young...

(12:47 PM) Ben Patrick:	I suppose I can try...

(12:49 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;He walked up to her, and grabbed Arylett by the back of the neck. He tried to twist around and surprisingly, he was able to place her on his back with remarkable ease;;
I guess this new body... is more flexible than I thought.

(1:19 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She felt herself get warm in the face again;; Mm... yeah. I told you.

(1:20 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Arylett spotted a leaf and a bit of dirt in his fur, and without thinking, licked a little of it off and pulled out the leaf;;

(1:22 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;He could see her out out of the corner of his eye grooming him... and he was a bit shocked at this, but it was also very cute. Feeling her tongue on his fur was vey odd, but soothing as well;;
Why... did you do that?

(1:22 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	I... don't know.

(1:23 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	S-sorry...

(1:23 PM) Ben Patrick:	Don't be sorry... it was nice. And cute.

(1:24 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Oh stop... I'm just cute because I'm... an Eevee...

(1:25 PM) Ben Patrick:	Maybe, but I like it.

(1:26 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;He continued to walk towards the sunlight, much faster than they had been before. Though it still wasn't too fast, as he was wobbling back and forth, unused to his new legs;;

(1:26 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Sometime later...;;

(1:26 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	I think we should almost be out now... strange that this forest was devoid of any other Pokemon.

(1:27 PM) Ben Patrick:	Yeah, I wonder why... Makes me wonder if any other people were transformed into Pokemon as well.

(1:28 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp noticed far up ahead what appeared to be a flickering source of light. Possibly a fire created my someone;;

(1:29 PM) Ben Patrick:	Do you see that? Could be someone up there that can help us!

(1:29 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	I do... but maybe we shouldn't get too close...
Could be people who would want to catch us...

(1:30 PM) Ben Patrick:	You are right, let's just observe them for now.

(1:31 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;The flickering seemed to have been... moving. And she could soon see that it was attached to something... a torch? No... a tail. There was a reddish figure in the distance that got closer... it appeared to have been a Charmeleon and that was its tail flame;;

(1:33 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	???: Hey, you two! What are you doing?!

(1:35 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp staggered a bit as his voice boomed at them, and he responded quickly without much of a thought;;

(1:35 PM) Ben Patrick:	We just came out of the forest and we are... going... somewhere.

(1:36 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;The Charmeleon got closer, and gave them a dull look for a moment, then started laughing. Upon closer inspection, he was wearing a blue bandana with what appeared to be a small winged badge on it;;

(1:36 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	???: That's a laugh... nobody's ever come out of the Forbidden Woods alive.
(1:38 PM) Ben Patrick:	The Forbidden Woods? Why has no one ever come out alive?

(1:38 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	???: Heh... we don't know. But you guys should stay away from there. We're already close enough as it is for comfort.

(1:40 PM) Ben Patrick:	I didn't realize it was so dangerous... Not that we had a choice whether we were in there or not.

(1:42 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	???: You can't have been in there. Tougher guys than you two have entered... and those were high-ranked Exploration Teams! A couple of Pokemon like you? Well, the Eevee there looks like they'd wipe the floor with her in a second.

(1:44 PM) Ben Patrick:	I'm sorry, it may seem unbelievable... but the two of us just woke up in there without a reason why. We just walked out without any problems.

(1:44 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp thought to tell him they used to be humans... but if he didn't believe they were in the forest, he certainly wouldn't believe they changed species;;

(1:44 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	???: Well... if that's what you want to think.
;;He chuckled;;

(1:45 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	???: So what're your names? I'm Emilio..

(1:45 PM) Ben Patrick:	My name is Klopp.

(1:47 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	I'm... Arylett...

(1:48 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Emilio: Well, I certainly haven't heard of either of you. I guess you must not be from around here.

(1:48 PM) Ben Patrick:	No... we aren't from around here.
Also... where is here? We are a bit lost.

(1:51 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Emilio: Ah... well, this is the Rena region. Up ahead, there's Asper Village, which might have been what you're looking for... considering the artifact they found there recently.

(1:51 PM) Ben Patrick:	Oh, what artifact is that?

(1:52 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Emilio: You haven't heard? Tsk... you two must've been under a rock or something all this time. They say it's a genuine Rainbow Wing, from... the rare Legendary Pokemon Ho-Oh.

(1:53 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Emilio: The place is packed to the brim with treasure hunting teams and all kinds looking for more, as well as some of them more artsy museum types, and even investigators.

(1:54 PM) Ben Patrick:	Well, we aren't interested in that... though it does sound rather fascinating. Right now... we just need a place to stay and eat.

(1:55 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Emilio: Well, that's the closest place around, I'd say.

(1:57 PM) Ben Patrick:	That's probably the best place for us to go then. I can't wait to get a decent meal... my stomach has been rumbling ever since I woke up in that forest.

(1:57 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Arylett's fur stood on end a little as he said that, still feeling a bit unnerved, but she said nothing;;

(1:58 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Emilio: I'm sure your girlfriend must be hungry too.

(1:58 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Emilio grinned kind of pervertedly and nudged Klopp a little;;

(1:59 PM) Ben Patrick:	...What!? No, she's not my girlfriend!

(1:59 PM) Ben Patrick:	I barely even know her.

(2:00 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Emilio: Really...? Then why're you letting her ride on your back? Seems you two are pretty intimate.
;;He got particularly close to Klopp's ear and whispered in it, still grinning;;

(2:00 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Emilio: I saw how you tried to impress her by saying you went into the Woods.

(2:01 PM) Ben Patrick:	I didn't try to impress her, she was in the woods with me... Will you stop jumping to conclusions?

(2:02 PM) Ben Patrick:	I let her ride on my back because she wasn't used to being-...
...I mean, she was tired, and needed a rest.

(2:02 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp looked away from him, averting eye contact;;

(2:03 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Arylett hid her face partially in her paws, feeling particularly embarassed;;
Emilio: Uh-huh... whatever you say...

(2:03 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Emilio: ;;Whispering;; Don't worry, buddy, your secret's safe with me. I'll find you two a good place to eat.

(2:03 PM) Ben Patrick:	There is no secret... but thanks anyways.

(2:04 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Emilio: Sure, sure...
Emilio: Well, let's get going! Come on, the village is this way!

(2:05 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;He walked forward to the north, motioning for the two to follow. As he did a little out of earshot, Arylett wondered...;;
...Is this a place where ALL Pokemon can talk?

(2:07 PM) Ben Patrick:	I can only assume so, it seems that Pokemon here run everything from the way he was talking... Maybe they keep humans as pets.

(2:07 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She shuddered at the thought;; I hope not... that'd be too weird.

(2:07 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Emilio: Hey! What are you two waiting for? C'mon, let's go!

(2:09 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp nodded and followed him. He was curious how pokemon lived their lives in this strange world;;

(1:23 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;About 15 minutes later...;;

(1:25 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;They came ahead to a rather humble-looking set of structures made mostly of natural materials - straw, twigs, cloths, and such. They all formed together around what seemed to be a town square, and the structures continued to stretch on for miles. Though they were humble, the village appeared noticeably large, and there were Pokemon of all types gathered around crowding the place chattering excitably;;

(1:26 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Emilio: Welcome to Asper Village, my friends! One of the biggest villages in the Rena region.

(1:29 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp looked in awe at the structures... it was practically a metropolis made out of nature. He was actually quite excited about the buildings made from such natural materials, rather than the concrete and steel he was used to before. He looked around for a few moments before speaking;;

(1:29 PM) Ben Patrick:	Wow, this place looks amazing! It must have taken ages to build all of this.

(1:30 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Emilio: I wouldn't know... Asper Village is also one of the oldest structures here. Nobody can really remember how long ago it was built.

(1:32 PM) Ben Patrick:	Well, where can we get a bite to eat? I'm starving.

(1:32 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Arylett was quiet, taking in the strange primitive sights of what she was seeing;;

(1:33 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Emilio: Well, you're a guy who thinks with his stomach, aren't you? Follow me!

(1:34 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;They bumped past various Pokemon on their way there through the crowded village, when Arylett's tail brushed up against a sinister-looking Garchomp with scars all over his face and an ugly expression;;

(1:35 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Garchomp: ...Why don't you watch where you're going, huh?
;;He growled in a deep raspy voice;;

(1:41 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp didn't know what to say... he hated when others started got upset over trivial nonsense. However, due to his hunger and his desire to not cause problems, he continued to walk along and muttered one simply word apology, which he really didn't mean;; Sorry.

(1:42 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;He got really close to Klopp and put his sharp claw to his neck;; Garchomp: You'd better be sorry... think you're such a tough guy, huh?

(1:42 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Emilio: Hey now, easy, easy... we don't want any trouble.

(1:43 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Garchomp: Shoulda thought of that before you bumped into me. Don't you /know who I am/, you punk kid?

(1:44 PM) Ben Patrick:	No one was trying to bump into you, it was just an accident. Now I'd appreciate it if you would take your inconsiderate self elsewhere, so we can be on our way.

(1:45 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Garchomp: Inconsiderate?! You're the one who's inconsiderate, bumping into me like that. Hmph. Probably too weak to fight me anyway. I'd wipe the floor with you and your ridiculous hat.

(1:46 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;He removed his claw from Klopp's neck as he shoved him to the side;;
Garchomp: Watch your ass next time... because I won't show you mercy.

(1:46 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;The Garchomp then walked away, snarling slightly;;

(1:47 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;During the entire encounter, Arylett was hiding behind Klopp's head and curled up into a little ball atop him;;

(1:48 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp turned trying to spot Arylett on his back, but could barely spot her out of the corner of her eye since she was right behind his head;;

(1:49 PM) Ben Patrick:	Are you okay, Arylett? Sorry about that meanie... I guess we are bound to run into pokemon like that.

(1:49 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Y-yeah... I'm fine. Sorry I caused that...

(1:50 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Emilio: Don't worry about it. That's Jack, a very powerful thug... he's always looking for trouble even over the slightest thing. Best stay out of his way.

(1:53 PM) Ben Patrick:	I'd like to put him in his place... Any other pokemon we should keep away from? I'd like to avoid conflict... especially since...

(1:53 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp almost let slip that he was a human before, and not yet use to being a pokemon. He didn't want Emilio to think he was crazy, stupid, or insane, so he stopped himself;;

(1:54 PM) Ben Patrick:	...Oh, nevermind.

(1:54 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Emilio winked and got awfully close to Klopp's ear;;

Emilio: Don't worry, I get it... you don't want to look weak in front of your girl.

(1:55 PM) Ben Patrick:	...No, that's not it at all! She's not my girl, why won't you believe me? Ugh...

(1:56 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Emilio: Sure, sure...

;;He grinned and gave him another wink, before backing away;;

(1:56 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Emilio: Other than him though, I can't think of any... oh! There's Celest. Do NOT go near her.

(1:57 PM) Ben Patrick:	Celest? What kind of Pokemon is she?

(1:59 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Emilio: She's a Ninetales who is VERY vengeful about her mate who once left her 800 years ago... she put a 1,000 year curse on him, and will curse any other males with the same fate if she doesn't consider them "worthy." Basically, she's a male-hater.

(2:00 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Emilio: You can recognize her by the pearl necklace she wears.

(2:01 PM) Ben Patrick:	Oh, well, I'll keep that in mind. Last thing I need is any 1,000 year curses.

(2:01 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	What about girls?
Emilio: Girls? They're safe. She has a soft-spot for other ladies.

(2:03 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;A loud grumble appeared out of nowhere, and the ground was shaking for a moment as well;;

(2:04 PM) Ben Patrick:	...Um, I hate to rush you, but my stomach is getting impatient. It's been empty ever since I woke up.

(2:05 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Arylett snickered a little at his overdramatic stomach growls;;
;;Emilio also joined in;;
Emilio: Yeah, yeah, we're almost there...

(2:06 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;They continued walking for a while, when they encountered a large apple-shaped building with a sign on it and a picture of a rearing Ponyta wearing a coyboy hat that said: "Applejay's Appleshack";;

(2:07 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Emilio: This here's my partner's joint, Applejay! She's one of the most dependable Pokemon around, and a damn good cook as well.

(2:08 PM) Ben Patrick:	Sounds delicious, I love apples! Can't wait to get eating.

(2:10 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;The Ponyta Emilio just mentioned came out, spotting him chatting with Arylett and Klopp. She seemed enthusiastic about them being there;;

(2:11 PM) Ben Patrick:	Applejay: Well howdy there, Emilio! I see you've brought yourself some new friends to the Appleshack with you. The namez Applejay, but you can call me AJ for short if y'all insist.

(2:13 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Emilio: Yep, I did! This one here's REAL hungry. ;;He nudged towards Klopp as Emilio for a moment got up close to Applejay and whispered something in her ear;; Prepare the romantic special for my buddy here... he's trying real hard to impress his girl.

(2:13 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Emilio: ;;Whispering;; But he's too shy to admit it.
;;He winked at her as he backed away for a second;;

(2:14 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Emilio: Well, I'll just leave you two in Applejay's hooves. I'm sure she'll take good care of you. If you'll excuse me now, I have to go continue my search.
;;He walked away rather speedily before giving them all a toothy grin;;

(2:15 PM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: See ya later, Emi! And don't you worry one bit, I'll be takin' real good care of your new friends here!
Thank goodness for that, I'm starving. Aren't you, Arylett?

(2:16 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Uh... well...

(2:16 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Her stomach let out a rather loud sudden growl as she brushed her face with her paw embarassedly;;
...Yeah, I suppose.

(2:18 PM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: Well, why dontchy'all come with me? I reckon I got just the thing to settle them hungry stomachs.

(2:21 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;AJ motioned for the two to follow, and Klopp did so entering the restaurant. She took them to a rather secluded corner, to a table for two with stools designed specifically for four legged pokemon;;

(2:23 PM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: Y'all take a seat right here, and I'll be back with your dinners faster than you can say Apple Pie.

(2:23 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Well... erm... thank you.

;;She nodded awkwardly and stumbled into her stool off of Klopp's back;;

(2:25 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp hopped onto is own stool, directly across from Arylett. On the table between them was a lit candle, gently flickering;;

(2:25 PM) Ben Patrick:	Well, we may be stuck here as Pokemon... but at least they have been very friendly towards us.

(2:26 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	That's true. Well... except for that one guy.

(2:27 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	And I hope we never run into that Celest character...

(2:28 PM) Ben Patrick:	Me too, I just hope that most of the Pokemon are like Emilio and Applejay here.

(2:31 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;He was looking at Arylett sitting in her stool all adorably... her face highlighted by the gentle flickers of the candle between them. He couldn't help but feel... slightly attracted to her. He thought it must have been his new instincts, he wasn't normally into adorably cute little canines;;

(2:32 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She noticed the way he was looking at her, and nervously averted her eyes a little;; Heh... yeah.

(2:32 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	...You know, I've been wondering... why we got transformed into what we are. I mean... why are you a Luxio and I'm an Eevee?

(2:34 PM) Ben Patrick:	I don't know... maybe it has something to do with our personalities or appearance? Eevee is a very cute Pokemon, I'm sure that means you were the same as a human, right?

(2:34 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	I don't think I was that cute...

(2:34 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	If you're a Luxio, that must mean you were either very strong or very fierce as a human.

(2:37 PM) Ben Patrick:	I was... pretty strong, I guess. And only fierce when defensive... I normally step in when someone is being a bully.

(2:37 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	I guess that sounds about right for a lion-like Pokemon... they're known for being noble protectors, courageous and brave.

(2:38 PM) Ben Patrick:	That does make sense... I suppose it's fitting, really.

(2:38 PM) Ben Patrick:	What about you? Do you think an Eevee is fitting for you?

(2:38 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Well, I don't think I was all that cute...

(2:39 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	But I was small and weak, I suppose. And... a bit variable. Because I know they can evolve into a lot of things.

(2:40 PM) Ben Patrick:	Yes, it's like you are given the chance to choose what you really want to be... which would you like to evolve into?

(2:41 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Probably an Espeon... then I could use my Psychic powers like hands. But I wouldn't mind being an Umbreon or a Leafeon... which one do you think?

(2:43 PM) Ben Patrick:	I don't really know you that well... so I can't make a good guess. I suppose if you want to be an Espion, that would make the most sense.

(2:44 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	But maybe we'll be back to normal before it gets to that point... thinking about evolution is so... long-term.
Do you really want to stay here forever?

(2:44 PM) Ben Patrick:	I don't want to, no... but I can't help but think this might be permanent.

(2:45 PM) Ben Patrick:	And if it is, evolving could only do us good.

(2:45 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Permanent? No... I can barely move.
This tiny limbs are such a pain.

(2:46 PM) Ben Patrick:	I realize it's hard to imagine... I hope we can find a way to change back.

(2:47 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	I hope so too.

(2:48 PM) Ben Patrick:	I wonder where our dinner is... she said it would be here before I could say Ap-

(2:49 PM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: Sorry to keep you waitin', but here's your supper! Enjoy!

(2:54 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Applejay placed on the table two very large plates, covered in spaghetti and many meatballs. The noodles were resting on various types of vegetables The perimeter of the plate was laced with slices of apples, alternating in colors. And also the plate... was in the shape of a heart. They were each given their own drink, two tall glasses of milk with straws. After placing everything on the table, AJ turned to Klopp and gave him a wink, then rushed back to the kitchen to continue her work;;

(2:55 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp stared at the plate for a moment, then up to Arylett, and every ounce of blood in his body rushed to his face, turning it a very deep shade of red, easily visible past the fur;;

(2:57 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Arylett looked down at her plate and sniffed it. For a moment, she didn't realize what it meant... until she saw Klopp's face and felt the blood immediately rush to hers, also producing a visible blush beyond her fur;;

(2:57 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Well... it certainly looks...
...Nice.

(2:58 PM) Ben Patrick:	I-i-it does, yesh... Very... appletizing?

;;Klopp was trying so hard to lighten the mood with a cheesy joke;;

(2:59 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;He grinned very silly like after making the comment;;

(2:59 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She snorted and grinned a little;;

(3:00 PM) Ben Patrick:	I guess... we'll just eat this. Even though it looks tailor made... for a couple.

(3:01 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;It suddenly dawned on him that there were no utinsils... and assumed Pokemon probably ate it without them;;

(3:01 PM) Ben Patrick:	I think we are just supposed to... dive into this without a fork.

(3:01 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Without a fork?

(3:02 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	That's... messy.

(3:02 PM) Ben Patrick:	It certainly is... but what else can we do? We have no hands to lift a form anyways.

(3:03 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp moved his mouth to the edge of the plate and grabbed himself one of the green apple slices, and began chewing it;;

(3:03 PM) Ben Patrick:	Mmm... the apples are delicious anyways. Try one!

(3:04 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She gingerly put her face to the edge of the plate... and tried to scoot one over to her with her paw, making it fall onto the table;;

(3:05 PM) Ben Patrick:	Just grab it with your mouth... I know it seems odd, but we are going to have to get used to this for now.

(3:07 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp noticed on the table there were two small imprints in the shape of paws on the table. He placed his paws on them, with his back paws still remaing on the stool, and he found this position very comfortable, and would make eating with his mouth much easier. He grabbed another apple, a red one this time, and it was no less delicious than the last slice;;

(3:08 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Taking notice of his position, she saw that her side also had imprints and put her small paws in them, reaching over with her mouth to eat the apple slice;;
;;Muffled;; Mmrmfmmf....thish IS good...

(3:09 PM) Ben Patrick:	Yeah, it is... pokemon make marvelous chefs, I guess.

(3:10 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp decided to try the spaghetti, and took a small bit in his mouth containing a meatball, he chewed it up and slirped the long noodle into his mouth;;

(3:10 PM) Ben Patrick:	Wow, that is some delicious spaghetti! And the meat is so full of flavor.

(3:11 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Feeling more comfortable in the new position as well, she removed her glasses with her paws and put them down on the table for a moment so they wouldn't get dirty, then took a small dainty bite out of a meatball... finding it delicious, she dove into the plate head first and began chowing down quickly;;

(3:13 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp, not wanting to seem like a slob, also removed his glasses and set them aside... then, like Arylett, simply dove into the massive plate of spaghetti and began gobbling it down;;

(3:14 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She reached on a particularly long noodle in her mouth and began to pull on it, feeling something solid at the end of it;;

(3:17 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp was focusing so much on eating, he wasing paying attention when he began slurping up a particularly long noodle and hit a hard surface at the end. He only wondered why the delicious stopped until his eyeballs turned upwards... and he found his muzzled pressed against Aryletts, very much like they were kissing one another. The blush in his face returned, and all he could do was freeze in place, unsure of how to react as he star into her adorable eyes;;

(3:19 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She suddenly found her mouth pressed against something very unnoodlelike... and in shock, her face also went very red as she froze and wondered just how this had happened. Then she remembered it was spaghetti... Applejay must've planned it this way. Yet... she couldn't help but feel her heart rush a little. His face was rather warm and she did find something about his strength... exciting;;

(3:21 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp pulled away from her and turned his head the other to the side, attempting to avoid direct eye contact... but his eyes kept bouncing back to hers, as if they were draw to them... And the strange attraction towards her he felt before escalated;;

(3:22 PM) Ben Patrick:	I-i-i'm sorry... I don't know what... I mean... oh my...

(3:22 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;The eye contact unnerved her as she flusteredly blinked a lot and then looked away;;
I... erm... well... gosh...

(3:24 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp slowely turned back towards her, and smiled a bit. He was kinda pleased that it had happened... he blamed his instincts again, assuming it was something that only happened because he was a Pokemon;;

(3:25 PM) Ben Patrick:	We should probably keep eating... just have to be... more careful, I guess?

(3:25 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Uh... yeah. R-r-r-right.

(3:26 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;This time, she slowly put her face back onto the plate and ate at a much more slower pace, trying not to think too much about the odd excitement she felt about kind of kissing a lion thing. It was probably just some silly instincts;;

(3:27 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp began eating the Apples around the edge, avoiding the Spaghetti until each time Arylett stopp eating it herself. Though he enjoy their little... kiss... he didn't want it to happen again, not this meal anyways;;

(3:28 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Arylett drew her head back after she felt a little full, noting that her small body didn't seem to be able to eat as much, and took a sip of milk through her straw;;

(3:29 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp took a large gulp of milk, before finishing up the large plate of spaghetti. He still felt a bit hungry, though;;

(3:29 PM) Ben Patrick:	That was... so good. I'm... sorry about that thing, though.

(3:29 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Let's just... not speak of that again.

(3:29 PM) Ben Patrick:	Agreed.

(3:30 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She put her glasses back on and continued idly sipping her milk. Her face and fur collar were rather dirtied with bits of spaghetti and sauce. Arylett was a messy eater;;

(3:31 PM) Ben Patrick: ;;Applejay noticed the empty plate at their table, and came rushing to pick it up... but she also had a surprise for them...;;

(3:32 PM) Ben Patrick: AJ: Y'all are finished? Good! Now that you've had good eatin's time for a little dessert to wash down all that meat and wheat!

(3:34 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;She scooped up the large plate, and put in it's place a large chocolate milkshake, with four large scoops of of ice cream in a pyramid floating on top, chocolate drizzling down the sides with a bright red cherry on top. Two straws sticking out of each end, one facing Klopp, and the other facing Arylett;;

(3:35 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	O-oh...
;;The blush returned a little on Arylett's face upon seeing both of the straws;;

(3:36 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp blushed again as well... but the milkshake looked so delicious, he had to have a taste;;

(3:37 PM) Ben Patrick:	Um... thank you, AJ. I-i-it looks delicious. ;;Klopp put his mouth to the straw and began sucking the chocolatey goodness from it's interior;;

(3:38 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Arylett didn't want to look rude in front of AJ... and felt as well like she could have a bit more considering how much she enjoyed chocolate. She put her mouth over her straw as well, and drank, trying to stay away from Klopp;;

(3:39 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp smiled as she took a drink... it was almost like kissing her again, but a little less direct... he was beginning to like the thought of that more;;

(3:42 PM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: Well, glad to see you two enjoyin' yourselves! Don't worry about payin' or nuthin' this meal's on the house! Now I must get back to my hard workin'. You know what they say, all play and no work makes Jay no money! Feel free to stop in anytime now, y'hear? Bye now!

(3:44 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;AJ Winks at the two as she trotted her way back to the kitchen again. Klopp was amazed at how a horse Pokemon could make such a delicious meal with her hooves... but brushed that thought aside, and spoke again to Arylett;;

(3:45 PM) Ben Patrick:	You know... I kind of enjoyed that meal... even the... surprising parts.

(3:45 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Surprising parts?

(3:46 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She pulled her mouth away from the cup, and took a napkin, wiping most of the spaghetti and milkshake off... but her fur collar still had quite a bit of it there;;

(3:47 PM) Ben Patrick:	Yesh, you know... it was kinda like... a little kiss.

(3:47 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Her face suddenly turned red again;;
Oh...
...That.

(3:48 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp noticed her messy fur, and his instincts kicked in again. He crawled across the table and began grooming her with his tongue... cleaning up the bits of spaghetti and milkshake in her fur;;

(3:49 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Her face only reddened more as she looked up and away from Klopp, getting that excited feeling again... the feel of his tongue against her fur was oddly soothing;;

(3:52 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp was really beginning to enjoy himself... As he cleaned up al her fur, he was beginning to succumb to the instincts telling him he was attracted to her. He finished his grooming and looking into her eyes;;

(3:52 PM) Ben Patrick:	I don't know why... but I am finding you... kind of attractive. ;;Klopp blushed a lot, realizing what he had just said to her, but he was glad to get it out of him mind;;

(3:53 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	A-attractive? Oh... no... that's... silly...

(3:53 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She tried to find a way to look away from him, once again feeling nervous at the eye contact, and looked at her own tail instead;;

(3:54 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp backed up, realizing her uncomfortableness and regaining control of his instincts a bit;;

(3:55 PM) Ben Patrick:	I-i'm sorry. I dunno what got over me.

(3:55 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	It's all right... just crazy instincts, I guess...
But... thanks for cleaning me...

(3:57 PM) Ben Patrick:	You're welcome... ;;Klopp looked at his own fur... it was pretty dirty as well. He was hoping she might clean it up for him, as he did for her;;

(3:58 PM) Ben Patrick:	I'm a bit messy as well... I'll just clean myself later, I think...

(3:59 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;In spite of feeling a little unnerved, she couldn't quite stand the dirtiness in his fur, and went to lick it off of him as well, grooming his dark mane in particular;;

(4:00 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp relaxed, letting her clean him... her tongue on his fur felt comfortable and soothing. He closed his eyes and smiled, letting out a sigh of pleasure;;

(4:01 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She paused, hearing his sigh, and pulled away from him. He was mostly clean;;
Well, I guess that's... e-enough of that.

(4:01 PM) Ben Patrick:	Yesh, thank you... you didn't have to do that.

(4:01 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Just weird instincts...

(4:02 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Well, we should... get going now.

(4:03 PM) Ben Patrick:	Yes... I agree. Maybe we should see Emilio and ask if he has a place we can stay for the night.

(4:04 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She frowned a bit as she hopped off of the table and gladly landed a little more gracefully than she usually moved;;
But we don't know where he went.

(4:05 PM) Ben Patrick:	Maybe Applejay knows. I'm sure she won't mind if we ask her... she might even know of a place herself.

(4:05 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Well... all right. Let's ask her then.

(4:06 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She turned her head around, looking to see if Applejay was nearby;;

(4:07 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Applejay came out of the Kitchen, and passed by them, leaving a meal for another customer then turning back to Arylett and Klopp;;

(4:07 PM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: I thought y'all would be gone by now. Is there anything else ya need before headin' out?

(4:08 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Erm... well... we don't have... any place to stay.

(4:10 PM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: Oh, I suppose you'll be wantin' to get some rest soon. Well, hey, Me and Emi got a nice place you can stay for the night. Just outside our own house, we've got this lovely little bungalow that would be just perfect for a cute couple such as yourselves.

(4:13 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Her fur stood on end a little as she went quiet, feeling the blood return yet again to her face;;

(4:14 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	We... um... we're not a... couple.

(4:15 PM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: Oh, you're not? Such a shame, I can tell you two would do so well together. ;;She winked at them, and gave a little smile;;

(4:15 PM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: Well, any case, if ya'll are interested in my offer, just be back here in 2 hours when we close, and I'll take you right there!

(4:15 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Arylett looked to Klopp for conference;;

(4:16 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Well... do you want to?
;;She tried to ignore the comment about them being a cute couple, wondering what it was with this day that everyone was trying to pair her up with a fedoraed Luxio;;

(4:17 PM) Ben Patrick:	I don't see why not. It sounds like a nice place.

(4:17 PM) Ben Patrick:	And even so, anywhere is better than nowhere.

(4:17 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Okay then... we'll do it.

(4:19 PM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: Faaaantastic! Now, sorry to dash, but I've got a rainbow apple cake to prepare for a hungry customer. See y'all after work!

(4:19 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;As she watched her walk away, Arylett looked up at Klopp and waited for him to put her on his back again;;

(4:20 PM) Ben Patrick:	Well, I guess we'll take a look around town for a while. ;;Klopp grabbed her by the collar again and set her gantly on his back;;

(4:23 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;The moment they left the Appleshack, there was loud shouting and then the sound of crying as a quick snickering dark blue blur rushed past them, with a Pichu and a Pikachu running after it. But it was no use... the blur had made off into the distance;;

(4:24 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;The little Pichu stood there weeping. It appeared to have been a small child;;

(4:25 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Pichu: Big... big sis... he... he took it... the big meanie STOLE IT!

(4:26 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;The Pichu gave her little sister a hug, and tried to comfort her;;

(4:26 PM) Ben Patrick:	Pikachu: I know, I'm so sorry but he's too fast for me to catch!

(4:27 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Pichu: We have to get it back... mom's gonna be so angry when she figures out that meanie Sneasel stole our Light Ball...

(4:28 PM) Ben Patrick:	Pikachu: No, I'm sure mom will understand... But we still have to try and get it back!

(4:29 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp felt sorry for them, and wanted to help... he had a habit of always doing the kind thing, even for strangers;;

(4:30 PM) Ben Patrick:	Do you think we should help them, Arylett? I kinda feel bad about their Light Ball thing...
(4:30 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	It's... not really any of our business, is it? Besides... they're actually real Pokemon, so I'm sure they can handle it better than we can.

(4:31 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;The Pikachu came running up to Klopp, and got up in his face;;

(4:33 PM) Ben Patrick:	Pikachu: Excuse me, Mr. Luxio? You look so strong and agile... and a confident leader of your Exploration team with that Eevee. Do you suppose you could help us get back our Light Ball? I know it's not appropriate asking a stranger... but it's very important to us, and you look like just the team for the job!

(4:34 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Exploration Team...? I heard him mention that before... um... n-no, we're not... one.

(4:34 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	We... don't know what one is.
;;The Pichu rushed besides her sister;;

(4:36 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Pichu: You don't KNOW?! That's crazy... 'cause you guys totally do look like one! They're the bravest, most awesome adventurers! They go through caves, mountain tops, dangerous forests... looking for AWESOME treasure and helping out Pokemon... and even fighting bad guys! I wanna... be one one day... but mom won't let me... ;;She put her paws on her face, and let out a little spark of electricity in excitement. It almost looked like she had starts in her eyes for a moment;;

(4:37 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Pichu: Oh, Mr. Luxio... and Miss Eevee... you guys could help us find it! All the other teams, they... they all seem kinda busy... with something... please, won't you guys please help us?!

(4:38 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She started bouncing up and down, and this time grabbed onto Klopp's foreleg;;

(4:38 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp could not resist all this cute going on... there was no way he could say no at this point;;

(4:39 PM) Ben Patrick:	Well, we aren't an exploration team... but we'll do the best we can to help!

(4:39 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Pichu: You hear that, sis?! YAY YAY YAY YAY!

(4:39 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She erupted with tears of joy and gave Klopp a big hug around his foreleg, zapping him a bit with some sparks of electricity coming out of her cheeks accidentally;;

(4:40 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Pichu: Thanks so much, Mister!

(4:40 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;The sparks of electricity felt quite soothing on his leg... he was an electric type after all, so what would normaly have been pain apparently turned into pleasure;;

(4:42 PM) Ben Patrick:	Pikachu: Thank you for helping! This means so much to us. ;;The Pikachu also gave Klopp a hug, but she hopped up and hugged around his neck instead;;

(4:42 PM) Ben Patrick:	You're welcome, but don't thank me yet... I haven't actually done anything so far.

(4:43 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Arylett sighed exasperatedly as she put her paw to her forehead. She was quite immune to the cute of the little Pichu, and thought that this was a very bad idea, but did not want to voice it in their company. They seemed so grateful she felt sort of bad for them;;

(4:44 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Pichu: Anyone who'd help should get thanks anyways! It's too bad you're not a team... you guys would be the most EPIC team!

(4:44 PM) Ben Patrick:	So who was it that stole your Light Ball?

(4:45 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Pichu: It was this big MEANIE Sneasel! We were takin' it to get polished... and then all of a sudden, he popped out of nowhere and ran laughing like a bad guy!

(4:47 PM) Ben Patrick:	Don't you worry, I'll see what I can do about him. ;;Klopp darted off in the direction the shadow ran, almost feeling like a hero as he did. He was confident he could catch the Sneasel and retrieve the Light Ball;;

(4:35 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Whoa, whoa, whoa, wait!

(4:35 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She spoke when they got out of earshot;;

(4:36 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Just because a little Pichu cries, you go to do something stupid and probably DANGEROUS? You do know that that Sneasel probably knows how to fight way better than either of us? I don't know if we even know any MOVES.

(4:36 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She yanked on his neck fur with her mouth in attempts to try to get him to stop;;
(4:38 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp came to an abrupt halt. He turned his head around to speak to her;;

(4:39 AM) Ben Patrick:	It's just... my instincts tell me that I need to do it. They seem to be getting stronger as time goes by, and I can't help but listen to them sometimes.

(4:40 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	This doesn't seem something instinctual... didn't you say you liked to defend people from bullies before?
I think you have a hero complex.

(4:41 AM) Ben Patrick:	There is that as well... I guess I just can't help but assist a cute little Pokemon like that.

(4:41 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She sighed;;
You really want to do this, don't you?

(4:41 AM) Ben Patrick:	Yes... I do.

(4:42 AM) Ben Patrick:	And we can't turn back now... did you see the look on their faces? If we turned back now they would be so upset.

(4:43 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	I know... I know now I can't stop it. But I'd like for you to at least consider this before running in headfirst like an idiot.

(4:43 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	I'm pretty sure the only way to get him to cough it up will be in a Pokemon battle... and I was a trainer back then, but... never as a Pokemon.

(4:45 AM) Ben Patrick:	Well, maybe you could act like my trainer then... Tell me some moves you think a Luxio like me would know, and I'll give them a shot.

(4:45 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Wh-wha...? A Pokemon giving another one orders...? That's crazy.

(4:46 AM) Ben Patrick:	So is a pair of humans turning into Pokemon.

(4:46 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Point...

(4:46 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Fine... but not here.
We're in town still.

(4:46 AM) Ben Patrick:	Yesh, it wouldn't be wise in the town.

(4:47 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Now keep going, catch up to him.

(4:47 AM) Ben Patrick:	Alright, I'm getting used to this body somewhat, maybe I can try moving a bit faster.

(4:48 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp starting moving a bit faster than before, he stumbled a few times, but eventually managed to make a steady pace at a decent speed;;

(4:48 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	You're really getting the hang of this... wish I could too.

(4:58 AM) Ben Patrick:	Yeah, I've just gotten kinda used to it after walking so much before. It almost feels natural.

(4:59 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp continued charging through the town in the direction they spotted the Sneasel running, slowly increasing his speed as he got more used to running;;

(5:03 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Finally the two exited the city, and entered a rough, rocky region. Large stones and boulders were everywhere, and the rugged landscape would have made it easy for a Sneasel to escape to, and hide in;;

(5:04 AM) Ben Patrick:	Do you think that Sneasel made his way in here? Looks like a nice place to hide if you don't want to be found.

(5:04 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Probably.
But let's be careful... this place looks kind of like it might have a volcano somewhere nearby.

(5:06 AM) Ben Patrick:	You are right... all the basaltic rocks indicate there has definitely been lava flow in this area before. Who knows how recent it would have been?

(5:06 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Just as he said that, a Slugma slithered out from one of the rocks, letting out a very fiery hiss. It didn't seem like it was in the mood to talk;;

(5:08 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp jumped back from the Slugma, it looks rather angry and was probably trying to defend it's territory. Klopp instinctively got into a fighting stance, and was ready to attack if necessary;;

(5:09 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;The hissing blob of lava approached as Arylett looked at Klopp in surprise, but felt her own fur bristle slightly. It let out a small Ember in Klopp's direction;;

(5:10 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp quickly jumped to the side, and the Ember grazed a small tuft of fur, singing it slightly;;

(5:11 AM) Ben Patrick:	That was close... What should I do? I don't think I know any moves...

(5:11 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She hopped off of his back and stumbled her way to a distance;;

(5:12 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Okay... try and see if you can use Spark.

(5:19 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp tried to focus his energy to release an electrical discharge, and his paws began creating blue arcs of electricity. However, they did not last, and quickly faded, and Klopp didn't know what to do;;

(5:19 AM) Ben Patrick:	It's not working... What else should I try?

(5:20 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;The Slugma did not stand still at that, and started releasing many bursts of Embers in all directions;;
Hurry, get out of the way! I'm thinking... I'm thinking...!

(5:21 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp tried to dodge the blasts as best he could, and he was doing quite well, but forgot he now was the owner of a rather long tail, and the end of it got caught by an Ember, causing Klopp some pain;;

(5:22 AM) Ben Patrick:	Ah! Ouch, that thing hurts!

(5:22 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Okay okay... muscles...
...Try Strength!

(5:22 AM) Ben Patrick:	Okay, I'll give it a shot!

(5:26 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp charged over to the Slugma, and wrapped his paws around the Slugma's gooey warm neck. He managed to get a good grip, and pushing the ground with his back paws, twisting his back around and swinging his front legs, he was able to easily throw the Slugma a good distance, and into a large rock nearby, creating an interesting splort sound as it made contact with the stone;;

(5:27 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	...Whoa...

(5:27 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She just stared at him in shock, not thinking that would work;;

(5:28 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;he was surprised at how easily he was able to throw the slugma, especially with just his paws. He was certain that should be enough to knock the Pokemon out;;

(5:29 AM) Ben Patrick:	...Is he out? did that do it?

(5:29 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Sure enough, the Slugma did not recover, appearing to be too dizzy to move with squigglies in its eyes;;
Looks... like it.

(5:29 AM) Ben Patrick:	Wow... I didn't think that would work so well.

(5:29 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Well... that was a very... powerful throw.

(5:30 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Arylett coughed a bit;;
Very impressive...

(5:30 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp walked back to Arylett, grabbed her again by the scruff and placed her upon his back;;

(5:30 AM) Ben Patrick:	Let's see if we can find us that Sneasel.

(5:31 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Yeah...
;;As they continued moving, she mused for a bit;;

(5:31 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	I wonder if I know any moves...

(5:32 AM) Ben Patrick:	I'm sure you do... Maybe tackle or something.

(5:32 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Tackle? That's pathetic!

(5:33 AM) Ben Patrick:	I'm sorry, you're just so small...

(5:33 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Especially compared to that Strength... I mean... good Arceus... that was... insane. Those muscles really DO do something.

(5:33 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Bah. Why couldn't I have turned into something cooler?
Even 20% cooler would've been nice...

(5:35 AM) Ben Patrick:	Don't worry, if you evolve you will be at least 200% cooler. Maybe even hotter if you get to be Flareon.

(5:35 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Flareon? I don't want to be one of those! They're the weakest of Eevee's evolutions!

(5:36 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	I mean, don't get me wrong... I did have a thing for Fire-types and training them... but... Flareon was never really all that strong. I prefer Arcanine.

(5:38 AM) Ben Patrick:	Well, you don't have to be one if you don't want to. You'll have to find a Fire Stone to do that anyways.

(5:38 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	That's true.

(5:38 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	And I don't think there'll be any around here...

But if I want to evolve into Espeon, I... am probably going to have to fight.

(5:39 AM) Ben Patrick:	Yeah, you will.
Maybe you can help if we have to do another battle.

(5:39 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	I doubt I'll be much help...

(5:40 AM) Ben Patrick:	We'll you're going to have to try.

(5:40 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;After a bit more of wandering through... two more Slugma crawled from under a rock, hissing angrily;;

(5:41 AM) Ben Patrick:	More of these things? At least now I know how to take care of them.

(5:41 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Well, if we're near a volcano, it would only make... sense for them to live here.

(5:41 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp got into his fighting stance again, ready to use Strength on these two;;

(5:44 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Arylett hopped off of his back, feeling rather timid. Even those Slugma were bigger than her. Her large ears were bulled back and her fur bristled, but she tried to face them. The Slugma nearest Klopp appeared to Harden its gooey body, making it less suspectible to Physical attacks;;

(5:44 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;The one nearest her, however, let out a hissy teasing chuckle at how pathetic she appeared, and released a small Ember in attempts to scare her. She yelped as it lit her tail on fire, and ran around trying to put it out;;

(5:45 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp quickly charged at the one who attacked Arylett, and did the same as he had to the first.
Throwing him against a nearby rock;;

(5:46 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;The Slugma, like the last, was taken out immediately and rendered helpless. However, the other one continued to Harden... looking as though it were covered in magmatic armor the more it did so, until it was firmly rooted to the ground and it didn't seem like Strength would work on it;;

(5:48 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp tried using Strength on the Pokemon, but it did not work and the Slugma remained firmly in place;;
Ugh, it's not working, he's stuck where he is.

(5:48 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	PUT THE DAMN FIRE OUT, PUT IT OUT!

(5:49 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She kept running around, desperately looking for something to put out the searing flame on her tail;;

(5:49 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;The Slugma only let out a hissy chuckle at the two, amused;;

(5:50 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp's eyes widened, he hadn't even realized she was on fire, but he pounced on her tail, covering it with his body and the flames went away;;

(5:50 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Aaah... that's better. Thank you...

(5:50 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;The Slugma, however, had other plans. It first shot an Ember at Klopp to get him away from Arylett;;

(5:52 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Kloppjumped off of Arylett's tail to avoid the attack, and ended up a few feet away from Arylett;;

(5:53 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;It opened its mouth, and let out a much more powerful stream of flame at her... a Flamethrower. This time, it lit many parts of her on fire. Her tail, her ears, and even her fur collar. She ran around squealing in pain and hopping around to try to put it out, as the Slugma giggled hissingly;;

(5:58 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp panicked, and immediately dashed over to her. He didn't hesitate to try and put out the flames by simply jumping on her, and covering her with his entire body. Most of the flames went out, but the ones on the tips of her ears still were going. He put them out by putting her ears in his mouth and depressing them against the roof of his mouth with his tongue. He got burned doing so, but at least now she was not on fire;;

(6:00 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She let out a sigh of relief as the flames were put out... but seemed to have sustained a bit of a Burn and cringed slightly. Arylett growled at the Slugma, feeling extremely angered now by its smug expression. She wanted to teach it a lesson;; Get off of me... I'm going to show him.

(6:01 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp got off of Arylett, but stayed close to her. He wanted to ensure she wouldn't get set ablaze a third time;;

(6:03 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She took her own fighting stance, her four legs spread apart, as several crimson orbs of energy appeared around her, circling her. Her eyes glowed slightly. She didn't know quite where this power was coming from... but it seemed fueled by her rage. Arylett unleashed the Hidden Power at the Slugma... which cringed a bit at it, but seemed to shrug off the hit as it was Fire-type like the Pokemon was, meaning it wasn't very effective. Now it stuck out its tongue and blew a raspberry at her;;
DAMMIT!

(6:03 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Of course it has to be Fire... of course it does!

(6:05 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Well... that's it! I don't care how small I am... I'm going to go over there and rip you apart with my bare hands! ...Paws. Whatever!

(6:05 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She charged this time at the Slugma as it just continued to smirk in that same way, not waiting for a response from Klopp;;

(6:06 AM) Ben Patrick:	What are you doing? You can't hurt that thing with just your paws!
;;Klopp dashed up with her, to keep her safe, but wasn't really sure what to do about it;;

(6:09 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Though she was tripping up, her anger seemed to make her faster and less clumsy in her body, and she seemed more proficient. Arylett pounced atop the rock-hard Slugma and began trying to bite it with her very small fangs. But it did absolutely nothing... not until her tail, wagging like crazy, brushed all over the Slugma's body. It began giggling madly... Arylett was Tickling it and its guard fell down, the effects of the Harden seeming to dissipate as it went back to its gooey consistency. It was laughing too hard to maintain its defenses;;

(6:12 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp took this chance to use Strength again, he first pushed Arylett off of the SLugma with his paw, then wrapped his front legs around it's neck, and for the third time flung the sluggy creature , even harder and farther than the previous two. He went over the boulders and rocks nearby, and landed far out of sight;;

(6:13 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Whew...

;;She fell over in exhaustion, cringing still from the Burn that she was suffering from;;

(6:14 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp walked over to her and licked her burn to sooth her from the pain;;

(6:14 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Thanks... but I don't think that's going to work... I need a special Berry to heal it.

(6:15 AM) Ben Patrick:	I don't know where we could find one.

(6:15 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	We'll just... have to keep going. I'll take it.
Maybe we'll find one along the way.

(6:15 AM) Ben Patrick:	I hope soon.

(6:16 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;He again picked her up and placed her on his back, then continued walked through the rocky landscape;;

(11:17 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: That was... pathetic.

(11:18 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;She blushed as a bit of heat rushed to her face and stroked her nose with her paw;; I'm still not sure what happened there... why he unhardened.

(11:20 AM) Ben Patrick:	I'm not too sure myself. You just started biting him... and then it looked like he just started laughing.

(11:20 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: Sounds to me like it... tickled.

(11:20 AM) Ben Patrick:	Your bit tickling him? That seems a bit silly.

(11:20 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: What else could've done so?

(11:21 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: I wouldn't be surprised. I'm pretty weak...

(11:21 AM) Ben Patrick:	I dunno, your teeth look pretty sharp to me.
I wouldn't want them biting me.

(11:21 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: Probably not even half as big as yours. I doubt they'd do much damage. I mean, he /laughed/.

(11:22 AM) Ben Patrick:	Maybe he was just laughing cause you couldn't bite through his tough Hardening... and let his guard down.

(11:23 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: But the only way that he'd let his...
Oh!
That must've been a move. I used Tickle on him.

(11:23 AM) Ben Patrick:	Tickle? With your teeth?

(11:23 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: It seems so. Unless some other part of me did it.

(11:24 AM) Ben Patrick:	Hmm... could have been your paws, or... something.

(11:25 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: I wasn't moving my paws a lot.

(11:25 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: But...

(11:26 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;She looked back;; It could've been my tail.
It is... rather big and furry.

(11:26 AM) Ben Patrick:	Oh, that makes sense. Your tail does look... like a tickle torture device.

(11:26 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: That's just sad...

(11:27 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: One of my moves is /tickling/ people into submission.
That is... not threatening at all.

(11:28 AM) Ben Patrick:	Hey, don't sound so down. We would make a great team, you tickling them like that then I come in and throw them out of sight.

(11:28 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: Team?
So you want to be one of those Exploration Team thingies now?

(11:28 AM) Ben Patrick:	I've thought about it, I'm a big fan of exploring things.

(11:29 AM) Ben Patrick:	And what else would we do while we are stuck here as Pokemon?

(11:29 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: I... guess we WOULD need to explore to find out how to turn back... but we're going to have to do... a lot of fighting. And well... if all I can do is Tickle things... well, maybe the Hidden Power's decent, but still.

(11:30 AM) Ben Patrick:	Maybe you can evolve soon, and learn some new abilities.

(11:30 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: To evolve into what I'd want, I'd need to keep battling... or somehow become really happy really fast.

(11:31 AM) Ben Patrick:	Well then, let's just keep working on that.

(11:32 AM) Ben Patrick:	We are bound to find more Pokemon who want to fight us, and then we will be able to evolve you!

(11:32 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: Maybe I'll pass.
You could find a worthier partner than a whimpy unevolved thing like me.

(11:32 AM) Ben Patrick:	Now where else am I going to find a pokemon who used to be a human like me?

(11:33 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: Well, it could just be a normal Pokemon.

(11:33 AM) Ben Patrick:	Not sure I want a normal pokemon.

(11:33 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: Why not?

(11:33 AM) Ben Patrick:	Because... I'm not a normal pokemon.

(11:33 AM) Ben Patrick:	I wouldn't work so well with one, probably.

(11:34 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: Well, unless I somehow evolved all of a sudden, I don't think I'll be much use.

(11:34 AM) Ben Patrick:	We'll just see what happens, I guess.

(11:35 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;The pair turned around a large rock, and discovered a small cave entrance, that was hidden behind a large boulder;;

(11:36 AM) Ben Patrick:	Hey, do you think that Sneavel went into this cave?
Looks like a good place to hide.

(11:36 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: Hmm... I guess it's worth a search.

(11:36 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: I do hear something off in the distance...
;;Her large ears twitched;;

(11:37 AM) Ben Patrick:	Yeah, me too.

(11:37 AM) Ben Patrick:	I'm not sure I can squeeze through the tiny hole though... this boulder is blocking most of the entrance.

(11:37 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: Can't you just use Strength to move he boulder?
the*

(11:38 AM) Ben Patrick:	It seems rather large... but I can give it a try.

(11:39 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp set Arylett on the ground to make sure she wouldn't get hurt, then walked up and put his front paws against the boulder, pushing with all his might. The boulder rolled to the side, and not the entrance to the cave was much larger than before, and he could easily fit in;;
That was... easier than I expected.

(11:40 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: Well, Strength is a move that can be used to move boulders, y'know.

(11:41 AM) Ben Patrick:	I know, but it just looks... so large!

(11:42 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: Pokemon are more powerful than people though... so whatever strength you had before must be even stronger now.

(11:42 AM) Ben Patrick:	I guess so.

(11:42 AM) Ben Patrick:	Well, let's get down in this cave and see what we can find.

(11:43 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;He picked her up again, and back onto his back she went, then he started heading into the dark cave;;

(11:43 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: Why don't you try using some zappy to light it up in here? It's dark...

(11:44 AM) Ben Patrick:	I'll give it a shot... I managed a few sparks before.

(11:44 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;She had been feeling steadily weaker and had already cringed several times from her burn out of his eyeshot;;

(11:46 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp concentrated on creating some sparks, and he did manage to do it. It wasn't much, but his paws were now glowing with a small bit of electricity flowing through them. His claws in particular had an eerie blue glow;;

(11:46 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;A bit more of the path was illuminated;;
Good job... you're really getting the hang of that.

(11:47 AM) Ben Patrick:	Thanks... It's really quite handy... pawwy, rather.

(11:47 AM) Ben Patrick:	Too bad neither of us is a fire type... we should have brought Emilio along.

(11:48 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: Well, you just rushed on into dan-
;;She was interupted by a loud thumping sound, and then a girlish giggle;;

(11:48 AM) Ben Patrick:	What was that?

(11:48 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: I... dunno.

(11:49 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;She tried to see ahead, but outside of his limited glow, could not see a thing. Her large ears picked up the sound... and it was getting closer;;

(11:50 AM) Ben Patrick:	Ugh, I can't see anything. I could really use some more light in here.

(11:50 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp backed up, and got into his fighting stance again. He was ready for whatever might be coming towards them;;

(11:50 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;The thumping was very close now...;;

(11:52 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;Then, all of a sudden, there was a loud FWOOSH! sound, and a small inferno of crimson flames came flying at them, lighting up the surrounding cave entirely now and revealing its source... a big-humped female Numel;;

(11:57 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp jumped to avoid the flames, and instinctively he released more energy and the blue sparks on his paws intensified. He kept his eyes on the Numel ready to attack her;;

(11:58 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;She shot off another redhot Lava Plume in their direction from the hole on her back;;

(11:59 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp noticed it was a female, and this made him hesitant to attack;;

(11:59 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;The Lava Plume was still coming at them;;

(12:00 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: What are you DOING, Klopp?! Get out of the way!

(12:00 PM) Ben Patrick:	S-sorry!

(12:00 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp ran to the side and narrowly evaded the attack;;

(12:00 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: Now c'mon, get that thing.

(12:01 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;The Numel only giggled more girlishly at them;;

(12:01 PM) Ben Patrick:	Okay...

(12:02 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp ran up to her, and got his front paws underneath her. He used his Strength, which caused her to unimpressively roll three times then land upright again;;

(12:02 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;The Numel snickered at his pathetic attempt, and charged at him headfirst with a Take Down;;

(12:04 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp wasn't prepared for the attack, and was knocked back and fell over, and Arylett, on his back, had no choice but to fall off;;

(12:04 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: Ooof!
;;She tumbled off of him and flinched again, feeling the burn more intensely;;

(12:05 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: W-what was that, Klopp?! Why didn't you THROW HER?

(12:05 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;The Numel recoiled slightly from the attack, cringing as Arylett had;;

(12:05 PM) Ben Patrick:	Ow... I-i just couldn't.

(12:05 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: Why not?!

(12:06 PM) Ben Patrick:	It's hard... for me to hit a girl.

(12:06 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ...

(12:06 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;Arylett's paw made contact with her forehead in an exasperated manner;;
Are... you SERIOUS?!
This is no time to be chilvarous!

(12:06 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: Hurry and hit her whilst she's still recoiling from the attack!

(12:08 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp got himself up, and quickly lunged back at her, and again used strength. This time it was more powerful, but still nowhere near as impressive as he had done on the Slugmas before. She only went flying a few feet, however she did continue rolling and hit the wall;;

(12:11 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;The Numel recovered quickly, and now seemed rather irritated. She ran clean at Klopp once again, with even more force than her Take Down... and instead... with the force of a Bulldozer. Arylett recognized this Bulldoze as a Ground-type attack, and gasped;;
Don't let it hit you! It's a Ground-type move!

(12:14 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp panicked at her words, knowing if this had hit him he would be out for the count... He used his Strength against the ground itself, forcing him to soar high into the air, almost hitting the ceiling of the cave. The Numel charged right underneath him, and he landed safely on the other side;;
Phew... that was close.

(12:15 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;This left her pitted against the Numel, who from the attack, was now moving more slowly. She sighed, knowing that Klopp would be unable to adequately deal with this, and charged at the camelike Pokemon again, jumping onto her hump and waving her tail near her underside;;

(12:16 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;The Numel giggled excessively, struggling and trying to throw her off, but being too slow to really do much from her previous attack;;

(12:17 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp started giggling himself at the site of this little Eevee practically inmobilizing the Numel using only her tail;;

(12:17 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: Hey, chuckles! I weakened her off for you... get over here and finish her.

(12:18 PM) Ben Patrick:	Okay, okay...

(12:19 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp came up to the Numel, and grabbed her one last time, throwing her even harder this time... as the Pokemon tried to attack him more and more, he started to not care she was a female, and just took care of her. She flew fast, hitting hard against the wall of the cave. She was surely out for good now;;

(12:20 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:;;However, as Klopp threw her, he seemed to have forgotten one important detail...;;
AAAAAAHHHHH!

(12:20 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;Arylett went flying along with the Numel into the air and was also thrown quite some distance;;

(12:21 PM) Ben Patrick:	...Woops.

;;Klopp charged towards Arylett quickly, and tried his best to catch her on his back;;

(12:22 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;She landed rather hard onto his back, most likely making him fall over as she cried very inhumanly in pain;;

(12:23 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp stumbled as he caught her, and lost his balance. The two crashed to the ground, and Klopp felt like an idiot having forgot to remove her from the Numel before throwing it... he just wasn't thinking;;

(12:24 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;To add injury to insult, she felt the burn sear up again and her limbs twitched in pain atop Klopp;;
Dammit...

(12:25 PM) Ben Patrick:	I'm sorry... I was just too distracted by how silly the situation seemed.

(12:25 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: And by her being... a f-female...
(12:25 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: Why did that even matter?

(12:20 AM) Ben Patrick:	Even when I was a human I could never hit a girl... and now with my new instincts, it's just worse.
Something inside of me is telling me I definitely shouldn't be hurting the ladies.

(12:20 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: That's ridiculous... not to mention, a little sexist...

(12:21 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: Not hitting girls even in human form... and not even more with silly instincts? I can't fight all the girls we come across, you know. My only damaging move is Fire-type and there's Fire-types all over here.

(12:21 AM) Ben Patrick:	I'll try to get over it.

(12:22 AM) Ben Patrick:	But it will be difficult.

(12:24 AM) Ben Patrick:	Sorry I threw you on the Numel like that... ;;Klopp picked her up again and placed her upon his back. Then began heading deeper into the cave, many strange cries from different Pokemon could be heard echoing from deep within;;

(12:25 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: Ugh... I don't know how much more damage I can take. The burn just keeps hurting more and more...

(12:26 AM) Ben Patrick:	Do you want to head back? We can return to the town and get you healed before we go any further.

(12:26 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: It would take far too long.
Let's just hope we can find a berry.

(12:27 AM) Ben Patrick:	Okay.

(12:28 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;Instead of sitting down, she laid herself on Klopp's back, curling her fluffy tail around herself;;

(12:30 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;He continued walking down the cave for a while, when suddenly the cave began shaking, getting increasingly violent and Klopp was having trouble keeping his balance;;
W-w-what is g-g-going on!?

(12:31 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: I d-d-don't know!

(12:31 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;Her entire body shook atop him as she struggled to hold on, sinking her teeth into his scruff;;

(12:37 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Up ahead a ball of flame could be seen forming, lighting up the cavern, but blocking the source of the flame itself. The flame split into five streams of a Fire Blast and began making their way down towards Klopp and Arylett. He quickly reacted, and his body was able to avoid the flames, however, again, his tail got caught in the blast and was set ablaze;;

(12:37 AM) Ben Patrick:	Aaahh! Ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch, OUCH!

(12:38 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;In his close leap, she managed to hang on with her fangs, but took her mouth off of him for a moment;; Are you all right...? What the hell was that?!

(12:40 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp used his paws to pat out the flame on his tail, then looked up in the Direction of the blast. The remaining light from the flames revealed a particularly pissed off Camerupt;;

(12:41 AM) Ben Patrick:	Uh oh... do you think he's pissed about what we did to that Numel?

(12:41 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: Erm... yes.
That's... very likely.

(12:45 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;The Camerupt didn't wait for them to finish talking. He rammed his large body against the wall of the cave causing vibrations that released a Rock Slide above the two. Klopp jumped away to avoid the rocks, taking particular care to ensure his tail was not squashed, and avoided the rocks;;
Yes, I would say he's definitely pissed off.

(12:45 AM) Ben Patrick:	Do you think you can run up and give him a little tickle?

(12:45 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	...I... I think we're outmatched here.
That... that's a lot bigger than me...

(12:45 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: He could crush me.

(12:46 AM) Ben Patrick:	You are right... It would be best not to risk it.

(12:46 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Her fur bristled out nervously as she held onto Klopp tightly;; Besides... I don't have a lot of energy left.
I think we should run.

(12:47 AM) Ben Patrick:	I don't want to run... But we might not have a choice.

(12:48 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;The Camerupt roared at them, and a few hot chunks of steaming lava began spewing forthe from the humps on it's back;;

(12:49 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Just... run. Run now, as fast as you can! He doesn't look too fast..
.
(12:53 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp started running in the opposite direction, and turned into a small opening on the side of the caves walls. The light from his electric paws glowed inside, and he was able to see the sharp turns up ahead, zigzagging through the tight corridor until he found a large opening, leading to a huge chamber, which he continued to run through until he tripped over a small rock, and fell flat on his face;;

(12:54 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;Arylett went tumbling off of him again, landing to her face with the dirt as she felt her leg brush up against a large stone, and squealed in pain and exhaustion;;

(12:55 AM) Ben Patrick:	Ouch... I'm sorry, I didn't see that rock, are you okay?

(12:55 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: Ugh...
Not really, no.

(12:55 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: I feel... kinda funny...
;;She rubbed her head with her paw, not quite paying attention to the stone her leg was touching;;

(12:56 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp stood up and checked to see if Arylett was okay... only to find that her entire body was emitting a soft glow;;

(12:57 AM) Ben Patrick:	...What are you doing? You're... starting to glow...

(12:57 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: I'm... glowing?

(12:57 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;She looked at herself, and could see that she was indeed emitting a soft glow that was only growing more bright;;
What's... going on?

(12:58 AM) Ben Patrick:	I don't know! Did you fall into a light socket? Or maybe riding on my you built up loads of static electricity?

(12:59 AM) Ben Patrick:	It kinda looks as if... you are evolving...

(12:59 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: Evolving?! Into what? I can't evolve this early...

(1:01 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Before she could say anymore though, the glow encapsulated her entire body... and before his eyes, her silouette grew to match his size, legs and body becoming larger, and tail and fur collar only becoming fluffier. When the glow left her, in front of his eyes was now a Flareon with an extremely curly tuft of fur on her head, around her neck, and her tail, as well as being a more darker color;;

(1:02 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;As soon as it finished, she felt relieved... the burn seemed to have left her immediately and was no longer harming her;;

(1:03 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp stared at her bug-eyed, seeing that she had become a Flareon. Knowing she hadn't wanted to become one, he was almost afraid to say it;;

(1:03 AM) Ben Patrick:	Um... I, uh... Did you happen to brush against a... Fire Stone... when you fell off my back?

(1:04 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Not that I...
...Oh no...

(1:04 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She turned her head and saw that her leg had been touching a large crystalline stone with what appeared to be an endless flame burning within it;;

(1:05 AM) Ben Patrick:	Oh my... I'm sorry I tripped.

(1:05 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Did I... really just evolve right now?

(1:05 AM) Ben Patrick:	Yes, you... are now a Flareon.

(1:06 AM) Ben Patrick:	You are about the same size as me now.

(1:06 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Of course... it had to be the one I didn't want...

(1:07 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She shakily and slowly got up, feeling rejuvenated and strangely refreshed from her evolution. Her legs also felt much easier to stand on as she kept her balance;;

(1:08 AM) Ben Patrick:	Maybe now you can fight better... do a little more than just tickle them?

(1:08 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	I dunno... maybe so.
Now I'm too big to ride around on you though.

(1:08 AM) Ben Patrick:	For now, yesh.

(1:09 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	What do you mean, for now?

(1:09 AM) Ben Patrick:	Well, what if I evolve?

(1:09 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	You? It'd probably take you longer.
Not like you'd... fall atop of a Fire Stone or anything...
Seriously, what sort of luck is that?

(1:09 AM) Ben Patrick:	It's quite ridiculous.

(1:10 AM) Ben Patrick:	Anyways, we should keep going. Are you feeling any better now?

(1:10 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Yeah... much better, actually.
The burn's gone now because I'm a Fire-type.

(1:10 AM) Ben Patrick:	Good.
Can you get around easier too?

(1:11 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Let me see...

(1:12 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She stretched out her body first, noticing now that there was an extremely red hot temperature all around it, but to her, it merely felt pleasantly warm. In areas where it was a bit too hot though, as she stretched, she fluffed out her collar instinctually to cool down some of her intense heat;;

(1:13 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Then she slowly took a few steps, walking around significantly less clumsily than before, but still not quite as well as Klopp;;

(1:15 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp was please with her performance. Walking fat better than she was before, with a little practice she would be as good as he had gotten;;

(1:15 AM) Ben Patrick:	Not bad! Just keep it up and you'll get better.

(1:15 AM) Ben Patrick:	It's probably best you evolved... cause you weren't gonna learn to walk of four legs riding on my back all the time.

(1:17 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Thanks... ;;She grinned a little embarassedly;; I guess I could get used to this. Particularly... being in places like this. It was kind of hot here before, but now I can see why those Fire-types live here.

(1:17 AM) Ben Patrick:	It's still hot in here... Hey, you can probably make us some flames to light the cave up.
(1:18 AM) Ben Patrick:	My paws... just aren't creating enough light.

(1:18 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Flames?
I'm not sure how to do that...

(1:19 AM) Ben Patrick:	I guess... just try to concentrate the heat in your body or something. That's all I do to create my electricity.

(1:19 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Okay... I'll try.

(1:21 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Her fire bristled as she focused the newfound warmth in her body to extend outwards, as the air around her became particularly hot. It bristled out more and more, resembling curled flames... until her tail and fur collar began to glow a soft red... like heated up fiery coals;;

(1:23 AM) Ben Patrick:	Ooohh, makes you look even look even prettier than before. And a good source of light too.
(1:23 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	P-prettier?

(1:24 AM) Ben Patrick:	...yesh, prettier. ;;Klopp was just kinda speaking without thinking, and when she spoke back his cheeks turned all rosey;;

(1:25 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;It was difficult to see due to the red fur, but Arylett as well had blushed, and this caused the fieery glow around her to intensify as the rest of her body followed suit to heat up;;
N-nah. I... I probably still look just as silly as before.

(1:26 AM) Ben Patrick:	No... you just keep... getting more attractive...
I'm sorry... I just don't know what I'm thinking...

(1:27 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	You sure don't seem to. That makes no sense... I mean, I just evolved, now I look completely different.

(1:27 AM) Ben Patrick:	It's just... instincts, I guess.

(1:28 AM) Ben Patrick:	Pokemon tend to become more attracted to each other when one shows a display of their power... that's all that's going on here, I think.

(1:29 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Oh... well... that certainly explains... a lot.

(1:29 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She brushed her face with her paw tellingly;;
But anyway! We should get going... I think we're going to find that Sneasel soon.

(1:29 AM) Ben Patrick:	Oh, right! I almost forgot. You lead the way, since you got the better light.

(1:30 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Me?
I'm not good with directions.

(1:30 AM) Ben Patrick:	Don't worry, I'll stick close by your side. It's just better if you are up front so we can see what's approaching.

(1:31 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	O-okay then.

(1:32 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She tentatively went forward, leading the way rather slowly through the chamber...;;

(1:34 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;He followed her, just one step behind and slightly to her right... much like a bodyguard.
They continued through the cavem and Klopp ears picked up the sound of scratching nearby;;
Do you hear that?

(1:34 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Her ears perked up as well;;
Yes... I do.

(1:35 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She started to growl, immediately taking a defensive stance. Arylett felt a bit more aggressive in this form;;

(1:35 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;The scratching stopped as Arylett growled, and the sound of footsteps could be heard moving away from them;;

(1:36 AM) Ben Patrick:	It might be that Sneavel... we had better hurry after it!

(1:37 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She perked her ears again, in the direction where she had heard the sound, and dashed towards it, running faster than she had as an Eevee;; This way!

(1:38 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp was surprise how she had now become so quick and eager to react. He followed close behind her towards the sound;;

(1:40 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Arylett felt a strange itch to fight... she couldn't help it, becoming more and more excited as the sound of the Sneasel got closer. Usually, she stayed away from such trouble, but the feelings rushing through her overwhelmed her, as well as the immense heat... she had to release it on something;;

(1:41 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Up ahead, Klopp spotted a small dark creature faintly caught in the edge of Arylett's light. It must have been the sneasel;;

(1:42 AM) Ben Patrick:	I think that's him right there! Time to take care of him quickly.

(1:43 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She stood her ground and snarled fiercely at him, feeling a little reckless and pleased as she spotted the creature;; Hey, you! Why don't you get out here so I can burn all the feathers off of your head?!

(1:48 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;The Sneasel was not going to put up with her attitude, and snarled at her. He turned ad used Quick Attack to quickly strike her, then backed away and got into a fighting stance. Klopp growled fiercely and started slowly making his way towards the dark Pokemon;;

(1:49 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She was knocked a little off-balance by the Quick Attack, but otherwise didn't feel as much pain from it as she had from attacks as an Eevee before... the power felt nice even though Arylett couldn't believe what she was doing;;

(1:51 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She felt the heat around her intensifying again, feeling tingly waves as she prepared to unleash her intense heat... and then released a burst of several familiar red orbs in a circle from outside of her, but this time, they looked even more intensely fiery than before;;

(1:54 AM) Ben Patrick:	Sneasel: I haven't got the time to deal with you... Stop bothering me and go away! ;;The sneasel ignored Arylett's Hidden Power and started to quickly runaway. It seemed he more feared getting hit by the attack than just simply not having the time to deal with them;;

(1:55 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Get back here so I can beat you to a pulp!

(1:55 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She ran after him and fiercely gave pursuit;; C'mon, Klopp! He's going to get away!

(1:56 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp dashed after him, even faster than Arylett having gotten more used to his body. He wasn't going to let him get away;;

(1:58 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;The sneasel was just a little bit too slow for them, and the two managed to catch up with him fairly quickly;;

(1:59 AM) Ben Patrick:	Sneasel: I Thought I told you to stop bothing me. Get out of my cave, or I'll take care of you personally.

(2:00 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	It'd feel nice to burn you to a crisp...

(2:01 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She growled again and took jumped up into the air, making a pounce at him;;

(2:04 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;He flinched and fell backwards as she landed in front of him. It seemed he was all talk and theft, but he didn't actually know how to defend himself. He used Double Team to become more evasive, but Klopp jumped up behind him and he really didn't have anywhere to go;;

(2:05 AM) Ben Patrick:	Don't hold back on him, Arylett. He deserves all you can dish out.

(2:05 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She opened her mouth to unleash the fire that was burning with him, a small ball of flame developing it slowly...;;

(2:06 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;The sneasel let out a loud yelp, and curled himself up into a ball, covering his head with his arms. He revealed to all he was just a tiny weakling;;

(2:07 AM) Ben Patrick:	Sneasel: Aaah! Please don't hurt me, oh Arceus I hate fire I don't want to be burned HELP!

(2:11 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She looked down at his pathetic expression... her previous aggression and hot-headedness fading as pity replaced it. What was she /doing/? He was clearly far too wimpy to fight, not to mention, his Ice-type would be decimated by her flames, and he was probably a bit of an idiot if he ran into a cave full of Fire-types. The flame in her mouth faded away... and instead, she began to brush her tail all over his belly, emphasizing his armpits as she Tickled him;;

(2:14 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;The Sneasel immediately burst into uncontrollable laughter, rolling around on the floor, trying to avoid her super tickly tail. He couldn't excape her wrath, and Klopp giggled, making fun of his ridiculous situation;;

(2:14 AM) Ben Patrick:	So, mind telling us what you have done with the Light Ball you stole from that adorable little Pichu?

(2:15 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Yeah... talk. Or I'll... Tickle harder.

(2:15 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She rolled her eyes a little at the ridiculousness of the situation and snorted with amusement;;

(2:16 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;The Sneasel continued laughing hard, barely able to speak;;

(2:18 AM) Ben Patrick:	Sneasel: Okay... I-HAHAH wasjust-ohOHHAHEE... burying it whenahhAWWW You showed up... and staHARTled me.

(2:18 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Where did you bury it?

(2:20 AM) Ben Patrick:	Sneasel: There's... a small tunnel that leads to my stash near where you found me... I couldn't finish covering it up before I heard you, and panicked. Just go take it, but please don't tickle me anymore!

(2:21 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp continued chuckling, and then finally calmed down after the sneasel revealed the location of the light ball;;

(2:22 AM) Ben Patrick:	Okay... let's go get the Light Ball. What should we do with this... pathetic little thief?

(2:22 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Well... we could turn him in. I'm sure there's some cops somewhere...

(2:22 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She lightened up on her tickling, but still continued in case he tried to escape;;

(2:23 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;The sneasel kept giggling, as Klopp nodded at Arylett;;

(2:23 AM) Ben Patrick:	Okay, I'll go nab the light ball... You just keep this guy immobilized for now.

(2:25 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp began heading back down the cave, the light from his paws was enough for the search for the Sneasel's stash;;

(2:25 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She continued to hold him down firmly under her paws, continuing to wag her very fluffy tail around him;;

(2:26 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;It didn't take long for Klopp to find the small tunnel, and he returned carrying the Light Ball in his mouth. He set it down next to Arylett and the Sneasel;;

(2:27 AM) Ben Patrick:	Alrighty, I've got it. Now to take care of this guy.

(2:28 AM) Ben Patrick:	I'll just keep a tight grip on him, and carry him out of the cave.

(2:28 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	I guess I'll hold the Light Ball then.

(2:28 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She jumped off of him to surrender him to Klopp, scooping up the Light Ball in her tail and then sinking it into her volumenous neck fluff... that would be handy;;

(2:30 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp grabbed the Sneasel by the ear in his mouth, and he was easy enough to carry around just like that. The sneasel was struggling a bit;;
Sneasel: Ouch! Hey, that hurts!

(2:31 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	C'mon then... you light things up since I don't want to damage the Light Ball.

(2:31 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;By this time, the fiery coalish glow around her had faded away;;

(2:31 AM) Ben Patrick:	Mffgay!

(2:32 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Gay? I'm not gay!

(2:32 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp set the sneasel down for just a second to speak, then snatched him up after saying;; I said, Okay.

(2:33 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Oh... right.

(2:33 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp illuminated his paws again... but was having a bit of trouble, and ended up redirecting the flow of electricity to his mouth, where the current scaped into the Sneasels ear;;

(2:34 AM) Ben Patrick:	Sneasel: Oooouch! What was that for? I didn't do anything!

(2:34 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	I think you... just did a new attack.
;;She noticed that his fangs in particular had glowed with electrical energy;;

(2:36 AM) Ben Patrick:	hhmmm grrf! Whetsh gep goinb.

(2:36 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	...Pardon?

(2:36 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp dropped him gor just a second again;;

(2:38 AM) Ben Patrick:	I said, Good! Let's get going. Now let's just get out of here and avoid talking until we get back to town. ;;Klopp snatched the Sneasel up again, and this time managed to illuminate his paws properly, and even brighter than he had managed before. He was getting the hang of controlling his electricity;;

(2:39 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She nodded... and they made their way out of that cave back into Asper Village towards the two sisters, who were standing where they had left them;;

(2:39 AM) Ben Patrick:	Pikachu: Look, Little sis! They're coming back! And they've got that nasty Sneasel too!

(2:40 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Pichu: WWWWWWOOOOOOWWWW!

(2:40 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;The little Pichu excitedly jumped up and down, and ran towards them like a little jolt of lightning;;
Pichu: You guys... ARE AMAZING!!

(2:40 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Pichu: An- and...

(2:41 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She let out a loud gasp as she looked at Arylett;;
Pichu: Look sis, look! She EVOLVED!

(2:42 AM) Ben Patrick:	Pikachu: Amazing! I bet you miss riding around on that strong Luxio's back though. ;;Pikachu gave Arylett a wink;;

(2:42 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	W-what? No... it's... erm... fine.

(2:43 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She coughed nervously and averted her eyes from them for a bit, her fur releasing a bit of the telling blushing flame before she scooped her paw into her neck collar and took out the Light Ball, handing it to them;;

(2:43 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;The Pikachu snagged the Light Ball, her eyes gleaming with delight;;

(2:44 AM) Ben Patrick:	Pikachu: Thank you so much! You don't know what this means for us. Now we don't have to tell mom it was stolen from us!

(2:45 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Pichu: Y-yeeeaaaah! You two are the GREATEST and would make just... just... AWESOME TEAM!

(2:45 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She jumped up energetically and wrapped her little arms around Arylett's foreleg, then did the same to Klopp, accidentally electrocuting him a bit again;;

(2:46 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp set the sneasel down and held him in place pressing his paw against his stomach;;

(2:46 AM) Ben Patrick:	Yeah, we do make a great team, Arylett. I got the perfect name for us... The Tickle-Tossers!

(2:47 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Erm... I think I'll pass.

(2:47 AM) Ben Patrick:	Aww, that's too bad. Anyways, you are welcome for getting your Light Ball back.

(2:48 AM) Ben Patrick:	Arylett, AJs store should be closing about now. Finally we will be able to get some rest.

(2:49 AM) Ben Patrick:	restaurant*

(2:49 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Pichu: Awww... you guys are gonna go?! That's too bad... I wanted you guys to come home and play with us!

(2:49 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;The Pichu gave a great big smile;;

(2:50 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp rubbed his paw against the cute little Pichu's head;;

(2:50 AM) Ben Patrick:	I'd love to, but after all we've been through today, I am super tired... and even more super hungry.
I need a big meal, then a big rest to follow.

(2:51 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Pichu: Awwwww... well, okay! Come see us later, okay?! We live waaaay over there. ;;She pointed far off into the distance;; Near some train tracks! I'm Sandy, and this here's Mandy!

(2:52 AM) Ben Patrick:	Pikachu: It's hard to miss, we live in the big house nearby the train station. Our mom is a conductor there.

(2:53 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Well... all right. Before we go find Applejay though...
We're looking for the police around here.

(2:54 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	To turn this guy in...
Know where we can find them?

(2:56 AM) Ben Patrick:	Mandy: There is a police station just down the road on the right. They don't tolerate thieves at all, so they should treat this Sneasel just how he deserves it.

(2:56 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Okay... thank you. Let's get going now, Klopp.

(2:56 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	You lead the way... directions confuse me.

(2:56 AM) Ben Patrick:	Okay.

(2:57 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp picked up the sneasel by the ear again... giving him a nice zap, precticing to control his electricity even more;;

(2:57 AM) Ben Patrick:	Sneasel: Ouch! Stop that!

(2:58 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Arylett snickered as they made their way to the police station and dropped off the Sneasel. Before leaving though... she could've sworn she saw a pair of red eyes staring in the corner of her own eye... but she looked and could see nothing;;

(3:00 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp noticed Arylett looking off into the distance as if she spotted something, and became a bit curious;;
Did you see something over there?

(3:00 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	What? No... I thought I did, but it was probably just my imagination.
Let's go see Applejay now...

(3:01 AM) Ben Patrick:	Yesh! I need food!

(3:02 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;They arrived at Applejay's place just before closing, and stepped inside. The place was practically empty, and Applejay was cleaning up the remaining mess on all the tables with the Appleshack Staff;;
(3:03 AM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: Welcome back to the Appleshack, y'alls! You both look a little famished, can I whip you up a quick meal before we close up?

(3:05 AM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: Welcome back to the Appleshack, y'alls! My, that is you again, right miss Arylett? I didn't expect you to return all evolved and such.

(3:05 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Neither did I...

(3:06 AM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: I didn't think a quick visit 'round town could do that to ya. What did y'all do while you were out?

(3:06 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Well... erm...

(3:07 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	We helped these two Pokemon get their Light Ball back and went into this... magma cave thing near town.
That's where this... happened.

(3:08 AM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: Oh my, y'all shouldn't be wanderin' about in caves without an experienced Exploration team. Though you both lookin' like you'd make a mighty fine team yourselves.

(3:09 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Everyone keeps saying that, yeah. But... I dunno.

(3:10 AM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: Well, that's thinkin' for another time. You both must be awfully famished after all that adventurin'. Would you care for me to whip you up a nice somethin' before I take you back to the bungalow?

(3:10 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	I bet I know Klopp's answer to that.
;;She looked to him;;

(3:12 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp's tongue was hanging out of his mouth with saliva dripping down from it, making it very apparent that he was ready to eat a mountain of meat;;

(3:13 AM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: I'll just be takin' that as a yes. I got just the thing, and I'll even make it a double portion, you look like y'all be needin' it.

(3:15 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;AJ dashed back into the kitchen, and after a few moments returned with a massive plate filled with all sorts of meat piled high, dripping with an exotic sauce, and a large bowl of apple slices drizzling with caramel. She set it all on a table, and klopp hopped up and started consuming it all without any hesitation;;

(3:16 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She stared at him wide-eyed, and more slowly jumped onto the table, waiting for him to finish his ferocious consumption before she partook, in fear it might cause another... incident;;

(3:17 AM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: Heheh, he sure is a hungry fella, ain't he?

(3:19 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp pulled back for a moment to breath, his mouth and fur covered in meats and sauce. He was so pleased with the delicious meal she brought out;;

(3:19 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Erm... yeah. He is... very hungry.
Probably his muscles make him so hungry.
So huge they need a lot of maintaining...

(3:21 AM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: I reckon you're right there. Why I betcha he's strong enough to toss a whole apple tree a hundred yards!

(3:22 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp continued his monstrous consumption of the food, filling himself up with as much energy as he could before his rest;;

(3:23 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Her stomach let out a rather dainty growl in comparison to Klopp's ferocious feist, indicating that she was waiting her turn;;

(3:24 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp heard Arylett's tiny growl somehow, and backed away from the plate, allowing her to have a go at the food... even though he was still very much hungry;;

(3:25 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She put her face in and took compartively less bites than Klopp for a while... until she tasted how delicious it was, and became quite voracious, devouring the food nearly as viciously as him as it got in her fur as well;;

(3:28 AM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: I'm glad y'all like it! This here's one of my specialties. Haven't met a customer yet who didn't like them apples.

(3:29 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She noddled and mumbled something muffledly, feeling she could eat even more than before due to her bigger body, and proceeded to eat nearly half of the entire large plate of food;;

(3:30 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp moved on from the meat and tried the caramel apple slices. They were absolutely divine, and he gobbled a bunch of them down... they were too delicious to resist;;

(3:31 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;When she was finished, she pulled away, her fur now positively matted in sauces and caramel, and patted her stomach slightly with her paw contentedly;;

(3:33 AM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: Well, ain't you just the messiest pair. Gonna need a mop and bucket to clean that mess! Well, gotta mopethe floor in the morning anyways. I'll be right back, don't you go nowhere! ;;Applejay scurried into the back to fetch her cleaning supplies;;

(3:34 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp finished up the last of all the food, licking the place totally clean. Then when he spotted that Arylett still had so much stuck in her fur, he dove on top of her and began licking every last bit of it out of her fur;;

(3:35 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She froze as her tail stuck up on end, put merely let out a high pitched soothed cry in response... her heightened instincts made her enjoy it even more;;

(3:37 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Once she was completely cleaned up, Klopp fell over onto his back onto the floor, and pat his stomach with his paw, content with the delicious meal;;

(3:38 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She leapt onto him this time, noticing his fur was also quite dirty, and before she could stop herself, she licked it off... not noticing the position they were in;;

(3:39 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Applejay returned with a mop and bucket to clean up the floor around their table, and spotted them in this rather interesting position on the floor;;

(3:39 AM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: My my, now, what have we got goin' on in here?

(3:40 AM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: Shouldn't you be waitin' til I get you to the Bungalow for that?

(3:40 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She stopped immediately, her tail standing on end, as she realized in mortification the implications of the position they were in, and immediately hopped off Klopp;; N-no... it's not what it seems!

(3:43 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp just lay on the floor, staring at AJ. Pretty sure the sight of what she had just seen made her confident that the two of them were actually a couple, even though they were certainly not;;

(3:43 AM) Ben Patrick:	Umm... She was just cleaning up my mess. I'm a bit of a slob.

(3:44 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Y-yeah... that's what I was doing.

(3:45 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Her fur became even warmer, letting off its telltale little coalike flames... when she was blushing;;

(3:47 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp's cheeks turned a very rosey shade, and he got himself up off the floor, grinning somewhat nervously. This situation didn't help considering his silly instincts made her increasingly attractive to him;;

(3:48 AM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: Sure, sure... well, whatever y'all were up to, i'll be needin' to clean this here mess up, then we'll be goin' straight down to my place where you can finally get some rest!

(3:48 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Sounds like... a plan to me. Let's just wait outside.

(3:48 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She skittered out of the Appleshack in a rather quick way, with her tail between her legs;;

(3:49 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp followed her quickly, wanting to cool down in the cool breezy outside;;

(3:49 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Just then, a loud voice called out to them;;
???: Heeeeey! You two! You two!

(3:51 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;A Pignite was running towards them, or rather... wobbling slightly due to his weight, holding something shiny in his çlaws. Arylett had recognized him from the police station;;
Pignite: I've been looking ALL over for you!
;;He panted heavily as he stopped to catch his breath;;

(3:52 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp looked at him rather confused, then asked;;
Yesh, what is it?

(3:52 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Pignite: You forgot... your reward...

(3:52 AM) Ben Patrick:	Reward? For what?

(3:53 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Pignite: For turning in that Sneasel, of course! We can't just let good ol' Exploration Teams like you go unrewarded for good work!

(3:54 AM) Ben Patrick:	Oh... well, we aren't an Exploration team... we were just helping that Pichu and her sister.

(3:55 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Pignite: You're NOT? Well, you two had me confused... but I thought it was odd you were missing your badges. You two should sign up at the station, register yourself as a team. We could definitely use more Teams in this town! There haven't been many... since the accident.

(3:55 AM) Ben Patrick:	Since... what accident?

(3:56 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;He shuddered;;

(3:56 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Pignite: I... I'd rather not talk about it if you guys don't mind... still so fresh in my mind.

(3:56 AM) Ben Patrick:	That's... alright. well, what is our reward?

(3:57 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Pignite: Why, you get 400 Poke, of course!

(3:57 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;He extended his claw towards Klopp, and revealed several gold coins in them, which he deposited into a sack that he was holding in his other one;;

(3:58 AM) Ben Patrick:	Oh, thank you... Poke is... currency here, right?

(3:58 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp blushed a bit, feeling kinda stupid asking such a question;;

(3:59 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;The Pignite put the sack down at Klopp's paws and stared blankly at him, before snorting with an oinkish laugh;;
Pignite: Ha ha ha! That's a good one. Not knowing what Poke is... you're a real wiseguy, ain't ya?

(4:00 AM) Ben Patrick:	Hahah... yeah... very funny I am...

(4:00 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Pignite: Well, I should get back now... I hope I see you two at the station again! Good luck!
;;And with that, he left the scene;;

(4:00 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	So... we get paid for doing things?

(4:01 AM) Ben Patrick:	It seems like it.

(4:01 AM) Ben Patrick:	Maybe it's worth it becoming one of these Exploration teams...

(4:01 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Are you going on about that again?
I still don't think I'm a very good fighter...

(4:01 AM) Ben Patrick:	I think you'll do just fine.

(4:02 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	N-no... I might lose control again.

(4:03 AM) Ben Patrick:	Come on, what else are we going to do while we are Pokemon?

(4:03 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	I... but... I was lit on fire almost three times! Did you see that?

(4:04 AM) Ben Patrick:	Yeah! But now you can't anymore.
And if you are you will probably enjoy it.

(4:04 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She grumbled;; There's other things that could happen... like getting poisoned...

(4:05 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;In the back of her mind as he said it, she found herself thinking about lighting herself on fire and bathing in a pool of magma... and for some reason found the thought very appealing. Arylett quickly tried to focus;;

(4:06 AM) Ben Patrick:	I think it would be best if we tried. We aren't going to get anywhere just loafing around in town here, and the money would be very useful.

(4:07 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	You're set on this too, aren't you?

(4:08 AM) Ben Patrick:	...yeah, I think I am.

(4:08 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Well, now I can't stop you... and... I can't really be on my own at this point.

(4:08 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	...Fine, I'll do the stupid Exploration Team thing...
;;She mumbled and looked down, kicking her paws at the dirt;;

(4:09 AM) Ben Patrick:	Yesh!

(4:09 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp placed his foreleg around her neck;;

(4:10 AM) Ben Patrick:	Just imagine all the places we can go, and things we can see... maybe we'll find something no one has ever seen before.

(4:10 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Whoa whoa whoa, I thought this was about going back to normal.

(4:11 AM) Ben Patrick:	It's about both... we can search for a way to change back, and while doing so we can have some fun along the way.

(4:11 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	I don't think I'll be having much fun... this isn't a game, y'know!

(4:12 AM) Ben Patrick:	Don't you enjoy exploring? Discovering new things?

(4:13 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	At first, it just scared the balls out of me... I didn't enjoy being put on fire... and anything I enjoyed later on after that was just my instincts making me go crazy and attack things.

(4:14 AM) Ben Patrick:	Well, maybe after a while you can gain control over your instincts.

(4:15 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Meh... I just hope we find a way soon. I don't want to be like this too long... even my evolution was a mistake.

(4:16 AM) Ben Patrick:	That's true.

(4:16 AM) Ben Patrick:	Let's just make the best of it while we are still Pokemon.

(4:17 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Just then, Applejay emerged from the building, spotting Klopp with his paw around Arylett's neck;;

(4:19 AM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: Well, I'm all done finishin' up that mess of yours. I betchyur both anxious to get some shut-eye.

(4:19 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She immediately stepped away from Klopp, bending down to pick up the bag of money with her mouth so as to have an excuse not to speak;;

(4:21 AM) Ben Patrick:	Oh, yes, we are ;;Klopp forced himself to yawn as he stretched his limbs outward;; very tired. If you could show us the way, I can't wait to enter the Dream World.

(4:22 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Arylett merely nodded, eager for this day to be over... maybe if she went to sleep, she'd wake up and this entire thing would have been a dream;;

(4:23 AM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: Alrighty, just stick close behind me, and we'll be there in just two shakes of a lamb's tail.

(4:26 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Applejay walked down the road, and they followed her a ways until they reached a large house with a little bungalow to the side. This must have been the place;;

(4:26 AM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: Well, here we are! Feel free to make yurselves at home while stayin' here.

(4:27 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Th-thank you...

(4:29 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Arylett nodded and walked into the bungalow, noticing that like all houses and places here, it was also made of natural materials and drapped in red cloths with fiery symbols. She went past the cloth which seemed to act as a door to the entrance, and saw that inside... there were no beds to be seen. Instead, she saw two nestlike structures made of hay that had looked as though they had been used by other quadrupeds in the past, one having the imprint of a hoof on it;;

(4:31 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp followed her inside, the place felt almost like the sort of place you would find in the ancient past. The two nest things appeared to be what they were meant to sleep on, but Klopp wasn't sure he would like that;;
This... is out beds, I guess.

(4:32 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Looks like it...
;;Arylett made a face at them;;

(4:32 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	I guess at least I have a lot of very fluffy fur... could use that as a pillow.

(4:32 AM) Ben Patrick:	I guess so.

(4:34 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp got on one of the nest things, and layed down, curling himself into a little ball. It was remarkable more comfortable than he expected, and he was able to completely relax all his muscles;;

(4:35 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Arylett also crawled in, and curled herself into an incredibly floofy ball, her large furry tail covering nearly her entire body;;

(4:35 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Her body relaxed in this position... and the hay against her fur felt almost as nice as a bed. Perhaps this wouldn't be so bad;;

(4:36 AM) Ben Patrick:	This is quite cozy, really. ;;Klopp yawned, for real this time;;

(4:36 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	I guess it is.. this tail of mine is... softer than I expected too.

(4:37 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She rested her front paws and head upon her tail, feeling even more comfortable;;
(4:38 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp finished his long yawn, and curled up tightly, resting his head upon the star shaped end of his tail, and his paws wrapped around it;;
Goodnight... Arylett.

(4:39 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She let out a loud squeaky yawn herself, then curled up even more in her fur... her mind was buzzing with too many things to think about;; Goodnight... Klopp.

(4:40 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Before she could contemplate them though, her complete exhaustion and fullness from her previous meal, coupled from the warmth her body was generating and the softness of her tail and hay bed, took her into the realm of sleep...;;

(11:17 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;After a good long sleep, the sun had risen and it was finally morning. Klopp awakened, his first time doing so after realizing he was a Luxio, expecting that it had just been a dream. However, it had not, and he opened his eyes to find Arylett in front of him... still growing more attractive as time went by. He yawned, and stretched every large muscle in his body, then looked back at Arylett... her large poofy tail looking very alluring. Klopp began purring, his eyes widened, and suddenly the tail twitched... and Klopp pounced on top of it, and started nomming on it's floofiness;;

(11:22 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;She squeaked and yelped, suddenly thrust into awakeness as she felt something pounce on her, and then little sharp daggers sink into her. Arylett came to her paws too quickly, however, and fell over once again, still not quite experienced in walking as a Flareon. She noticed that the Luxio was still there... and she still had a tail which he was biting. Arylett gave him a bemused look, still rather startled as her heart beat inside of her chest quickly;;

(11:26 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;He still nommed on her tail for a short moment, before finally coming to his senses and making eye contact with Arylett and suddenly realizing how things must have looked... he stared at her for a moment with her tail in his mouth, a bit of saliva dripping down her fur, before letting go slowly, setting her tail down on the ground, and closing his mouth. His eyez skipped over to the corner of the room, and he pet her tail with his paw in an attempt to make up for what he just did;;
Umm... Sorry...

(11:29 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: Uh... it's... okay. But man, your teeth are kind of sharp.
(11:30 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;She shook her tail a bit, as it twitched more from the little pain going through her on his paw;;

(11:32 AM) Ben Patrick:	I don't know why I did that... Sorry if I hurt you.

(11:32 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: It didn't hurt that much. And it's just... more silly instincts.

(11:33 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;She heard a deep-pitched noise coming from Klopp that sounded kind of like a miniature engine and looked at him;; ...Are you... purring?

(11:34 AM) Ben Patrick:	...Yesh.

(11:35 AM) Ben Patrick:	It's uh... what cats do, ya know.

(11:35 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp consciously stopped himself from purring, a bit embarrassed. His cheeks began turning red again;;

(11:37 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;Arylett's fur smouldered and glowed with her version of a fiery blush again, before she tried to change the subject;; So... we're still here, it seems. Not a dream.

(11:37 AM) Ben Patrick:	It would seem so.
What... should we do now?

(11:38 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: Don't you remember?
You wanted to do... that Exploration Team thing.

(11:38 AM) Ben Patrick:	Of course. They said we should sign up at the station, right?

(11:39 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp jumped up a bit excited onto all fours. and walked closer to the cloth door;;

(11:39 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;She gave him a bit of a look, and shook her head, sighing as she followed him;;

(11:40 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: That's... what they said.

(11:40 AM) Ben Patrick:	We shouldn't waste time! At least then people will stop confusing us for a team... we will actually be one!

(11:42 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;He stepped outside and began walking towards the station, but was stopped by Applejay outside her home;;

(11:42 AM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: Mornin' you two! Didja get some good shut-eye?

(11:43 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;Arylett stretched out her front paws and wiggled her tail, letting out a squeaky yawn;;
Uh... yes.

(11:46 AM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: Well that's great! Now, I been meaning to ask ya, where are Y'all from? Emi tells me you were braggin' 'bout bein' in the Forbidden Woods, but that's gotta be a buncha hogwash.

(11:46 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: Erm... err... uh...
;;She sputtered a bit, and looked to Klopp for help;;

(11:47 AM) Ben Patrick:	Well... uh. I was just joking about the Forbidden Woods. We came over here from a small village down south called... uh...

(11:49 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;knowing nothing of the places in this world, he didn't really know how to respond. His brain was hard at work trying to figure out something;;

(11:49 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: Called...
Yeshtopia!

(11:49 AM) Ben Patrick:	YESH!
(11:49 AM) Ben Patrick:	That was it.

(11:49 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;It was the first thing that came to her mind, and it was poorly thoughtout. Only from Klopp's particularly strange catchphrase;;
It's really obscure. You wouldn't have heard of it.

(11:50 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Applejay turned her head an raised an eyebrow;;

(11:51 AM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: You ain't kiddin'. That's the strangest soundin' name I ever heard!

(11:51 AM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: YeeeesshhhTOPIA!

AJ: Heh, sure is fun to say though.

(11:52 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;Arylett let out a sigh of relief... they got out of that one;;

(11:54 AM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: What region would that town be in?

(11:55 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: Erm... uh... it's... here! In Rena! ;;Arylett remembered Emilio's spiel about this being the Rena region when he told them about the Forbidden Woods;; Just... really far off.

(11:56 AM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: I shoulda guessed seein' as how y'all are both Rena type Elements.

(11:57 AM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: Ain't ever heard of the place mahself though, and I've been all over Rena.

(11:57 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: It's kind of... hidden. Very selective place, separated from the rest of the region... isolationist. Which... uh... is why we don't know too much about the rest of Rena. Or much about the world.
;;Arylett was confused about what she meant by Rena-type Elements, but decided not to ask;;

(11:59 AM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: Well, I 'spose me and Emi missed a few spots.

(11:59 AM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: If you don't know much about nothin', always feel free to ask!

(11:57 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: Oh... well... y-yeah... I guess...
What are Rena-type Elements?

(11:58 AM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: You mean to tell me ya don't know? Well, I reckon bein' from a town I ain't never even heard of, anything's possible.

(12:00 PM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: Rena-Type elements are the Fire, Electric and Dragon types. They all have somethin'erother in common, some kinda energy or somethin' I'm not too sure mahself.

(12:01 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: Oh... that makes sense. So if this place is called Rena, I figure it must have a lot of those in it.

(12:01 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: But I wasn't one at first...

(12:05 PM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: That's true, them Eevees are Normalz, which are most often found in Voi, but since they evolve into so many darn elements, they are typically wanderin' about wherever they please. Seein' one 'round these parts isn't uncommon.

(12:09 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: And most of them evolve into Flareon?
(12:13 PM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: Some of 'em do, some of 'em don't. In Rena the most common are surely to be Jolteon and Flareon, cause the Eevees are in Rena cause they already take a likin' to Fire and Electric. Heh, though for some reason there's the odd one that wants to be something unrenalike, and just a few days back I was greeted by a Vaporeon at the Appleshack. Everyone kept their distance, either bein' weak, or tryin' to stay away to prevent zappin' the poor thing to death!

(12:14 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: A Vaporeon...?
(12:15 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: Wait a second. How... um...
(12:15 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ...Well, I'm not used to being a uh... Rena Element, you see...
So... if you're weak to water... how do you uh...
...Clean yourself?

(12:19 PM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: Clean yerself? Well, in your case you could just use that fancy heat of yours to make some steam, or just stick to the old fashioned way of groomin' yourself.

(12:21 PM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: But the best way is to step right into a nice hot lava bath. Nothin' more relaxin, and nothing better at burnin' off every last speck of dirt stuck in your fur.

(12:21 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: L-lava bath?! That sounds kind of dangerous.

(12:22 PM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: Not for us Fire types. No, for us, the hotter the better.

(12:22 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: What about Electric-types like him?

(12:24 PM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: Your friend there would be best off keepin' away from the Lava. He'll be fine just taken a regular bath, just make sure no one else takes it with him, or they'll surely be in for an unpleasant shock.

(12:25 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: I got it... t-thanks for your help... just uh... one more question. If there's Rena... what are the other regions out there?

(12:26 PM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: I reckon you wanna know the elements associated with each, right?

(12:26 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: Uh... yeah.

(12:27 PM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: Well, you know Rena, the region primarily made up of Fire, Electric and Dragon types.
(12:29 PM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: Then there's Fallan. Now that there region boasts strong Rock, Steal, and Ground types.
(12:29 PM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: Nalit is the dark region occupied by many Ghost and Dark type pokemon.
(12:32 PM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: Then you have the Neol region, most of your Psychics livin' there. Water and Ice types dominate the Cete region.
(12:34 PM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: Bries has got all your Flying types, and only flying. That region can only be reached by air.
(12:35 PM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: Then Voi, I mentioned before as having Normal types. That's their main element. And then Laithos region, the most diverse harboring Bug, Grass, Poison and Fighting types.
(12:35 PM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: And that's it!
(12:36 PM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: Phew, tough tryin' to remember all those.

(12:36 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: I... I see... hmm... all of the types do seem to have a few things in common to be grouped in that way... th-thanks again for the information. Klopp? Did you hear it all?

(12:36 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;She tried to mentally jot down as much information as she could, to remember for later;;

(12:37 PM) Ben Patrick:	I... think I've got it all. It's a lot to take in.

(12:37 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: Y-yeah...

(12:41 PM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: Anythin' else you'd care to know before you start headin' off? That brings to mind, just where y'all off to this time of the mornin'?

(12:41 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: Nah, I think we're good...
And well...
Uh... we're going to go register... to be one of those team thingies.

(12:44 PM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: You're gonna become an Exploration Team together? That's great! If ya ever need any pointers, just ask me or Emi. Ain't nothin' the two of us combined ain't seen... 'cept maybe your little Yeshtopia town down south.

(12:45 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: T-thanks again for all your help. ;;She nodded and bowed a little;;

(12:46 PM) Ben Patrick:	AJ: Well, it's 'bout time I get off to the Appleshack. Take care, y'all, and good luck to the both of ya! ;;Applejack waved goodbye to them with her hoof;;

(12:47 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;She waved back a bit with her front paw, then looked to Klopp;;

(12:48 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp waved back with his paw as well, then Applejay trotted off towards the Appleshack and out of sight;;
So, are you ready to do this then?

(12:50 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: As ready as I'll ever be...
> sighed.

(12:51 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp patted Arylett on the head with his paw;;

(12:52 PM) Ben Patrick:	Don't worry, maybe it won't be too much longer before we find a way to change back to normal.

(12:52 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: How can you know that?

(12:52 PM) Ben Patrick:	I don't know that... I don't think anyone can.

(12:53 PM) Ben Patrick:	But the sooner the better, and we can always hope that it's not too far away.

(12:54 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: From the way you've been acting, I'd really thought you wouldn't want to go back.
Your instincts seem to have you a bit.

(12:56 PM) Ben Patrick:	My instincts are getting pretty annoying... They seem to make me more... playful, which isn't too bad.

(12:58 PM) Ben Patrick:	But then there's... other things, that I just want to get rid of.

;;Klopp looked away from Arylett and began blushing again;;

(12:58 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ...What things?
;;She turned her head in curiosity as they walked towards the station;;

(1:01 PM) Ben Patrick:	Oh, well... my instincts keep telling me... that I'm kind of... attracted, to other pokemon... ;;his blush became even stronger, and the redness easily visible through his fur;;

(1:01 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Her fur began to bristle and glow with fiery coals in its blush;;

(1:02 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Which... ones?
Applejay?

(1:03 PM) Ben Patrick:	No, no.... N-not Applejay. ;;Klopp began moving at a faster pace, trying to get to the station quickly before she kept asking more questions;;

(1:03 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Who then?

(1:04 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She tried to keep up, but was still tripping over herself a little;;

(1:06 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp just gave in... he stopped dead in his tracks, and dropped his head, releasing a deep sigh;;

(1:06 PM) Ben Patrick:	I'm... It's embarassing, really.

(1:07 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	I... I think I know... is it... still... me?
;;She stoped next to him, bristling and glowing more;;

(1:07 PM) Ben Patrick:	Y-yesh... I'm sorry, I can't seem to control it.

(1:08 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	I know...
D-did it get worse when I evolved?

(1:09 PM) Ben Patrick:	...yesh, it did. It's really bothering me, and just doesn't feel right.
I just want to be human again soon so I can get rid of it.

(1:10 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Doesn't feel right? What do you mean?

(1:10 PM) Ben Patrick:	I'm not a pokemon! At least I shouldn't be... I'm supposed to be a human.
It doesn't make sense I would be attracted to a Flareon.

(1:11 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	I guess that makes sense... but it does in its own weird way. Since at the moment, no, you aren't human...

(1:11 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	And... um... well... I... I've been feeling some strange instincts too.

(1:12 PM) Ben Patrick:	Not... the same things... are they?

(1:12 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Some of them... m-might be.
;;She quickly averted her gaze from him;;

(1:12 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	But it's just silly instincts! I'm sure if we were human, there would be no attraction to either. Right?

(1:14 PM) Ben Patrick:	Certainly... I don't even know you as a human.

(1:14 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Not to mention I don't think I'm all that good looking anyway.

(1:15 PM) Ben Patrick:	Well... you can't...be as cute as you are now.

(1:15 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	C-cute?

(1:16 PM) Ben Patrick:	Oh... yesh, you are... very cute as a Flareon, and when you were Eevee as well.

(1:17 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Oh no, no. I doubt I am.
I just look silly with all these accessories I apparently have on.
Like you.

(1:17 PM) Ben Patrick:	No... they just make you... even more attractive.

(1:18 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	That doesn't sound instinctual to me...
Pokemon probably don't wear a lot of accessories...

(1:18 PM) Ben Patrick:	No, they probably don't...

(1:19 PM) Ben Patrick:	But... it can't be my human side thinks you are attractive too, right?

(1:20 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Um... well... I just don't see how clothing would be part of... Pokemon instincts.
To be... honest.

(1:22 PM) Ben Patrick:	I... suppose so... ;;Klopp's blush became very intense, the heat in his face had risen greatly;;

(1:23 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She was still averting his gaze and looking away from him in another direction, so she couldn't see, but her fiery fur blush intensified as well, creating a soft red light around her;;

(1:25 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Noticing her glow... Klopp only found that to be more alluring. His feelings were confusing him, and he didn't know what to do about it;;

(1:26 PM) Ben Patrick:	Y-you are glowing... how are you doing that? You should stop, it's... more appealing...

(1:28 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	I... I am? I just... well, it feels like.... I'm blushing, sort of. I think that's how I blush...

(1:29 PM) Ben Patrick:	Oh... that would make sense...

(1:29 PM) Ben Patrick:	I just don't know what to do about this. My... instinctual attraction towards you is driving me insane.

(1:30 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Well... th-that's not going to help me stop blushing...

(1:30 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	We should... just keep going to the station. Forget about all this.

(1:30 PM) Ben Patrick:	O-okay... Just stop... thinking about it...

(1:31 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp began moving towards the station again, trying to put his mind on the tasks they would be doing as an Exploration Team;;

(1:32 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Her blush, unfortunately, continued for the entire way there... but had become a bit more mild. At the Station...;;

(1:33 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;They were greated by a familiar Manectric at a small wooden counter wearing an official-looking badge on his chest;;

(1:33 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Manectric: Ah! So it's you two back again! Got us any more criminals, hmm?

(1:34 PM) Ben Patrick:	No, we are here to sign up to become an Exploration Team together.

(1:36 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Manectric: Oh yeah... I remember Yu told me that you guys said you weren't when he came back from giving you your pay... I thought it was weird! But now, it all makes sense! An aspiring Exploration Team off to a good start!

(1:38 PM) Ben Patrick:	Oh, yeah, we are kinda new to the whole thing... Where we come form, there are no Exploration Teams.

(1:38 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Manectric: What?! I've never heard of a place without any Exploration Teams! How do you keep safe, get anything done?

(1:39 PM) Ben Patrick:	Oh, well.... it's just a peaceful little town.

(1:39 PM) Ben Patrick:	Everyone works together... farming for food and things.

(1:40 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Manectric: Oh... some backwater place... guess it kind of makes sense. Probably not in Rena, is it?

(1:42 PM) Ben Patrick:	It's... in the far south of Rena... right on the edge, really.

(1:42 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Manectric: Huh. Never thought there could be a place there... or like that here. It's been really dangerous lately. That's why so many Pokemon are forming teams. Trying to explore, to learn more about what happened to Ardentia...

(1:43 PM) Ben Patrick:	Ardentia? Who is that?

(1:43 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Manectric: W-what?! No town, no matter how backwater, could NOT know about ARDENTIA!

(1:44 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Manectric: The Region Elder? Doesn't ring a bell to you at all?

(1:45 PM) Ben Patrick:	Um... I may have... heard that name once before. ;;Klopp was turning red again, and felt rather stupid. It's not his fault, but he felt so worthless not knowing anything;;

(1:46 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Manectric: You well should have! There'd be no Rena without her Grace!

(1:46 PM) Ben Patrick:	What did she do?

(1:47 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;The Manectric went quiet and gave him a look of utter disbelief as Arylett blushed more feverently behind Klopp;;

(1:47 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Manectric: You're... you've got to be kidding, right?

(1:48 PM) Ben Patrick:	...I'm sorry, we just don't know.

(1:49 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Manectric: My Arceus... they sure did fail you at whatever school they taught you at!
Manectric: Somebody who hasn't heard of Ardentia from Rena is unheard of!

(1:50 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Manectric: And don't tell me you don't know about the Eight Elders either.

(1:51 PM) Ben Patrick:	No, we don't know about any of them. We were to focused on living to know anything beyond our small town.

(1:52 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Manectric: I guess... that sort of makes sense. Well, listen. I haven't got much time to tell you kids the story, so I'd recommend going to Owl Eye's Books. They've got dozens of books on the Elders and Ardentia there.

(1:53 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Manectric: It's best you bone up on that before you go exploring too far! It's important knowledge!

(1:53 PM) Ben Patrick:	Okay, I understand. We will head over there after we sign up as a team.

(1:54 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Arylett nodded;;

(1:54 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Manectric: Good! Now time to get you two all signed up... Registrar? Oh Registrar?

(1:55 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;He let out some small sparks at a wire that ran up the wall, and they went through it and through the ceiling too. There was a beeping noise, and a Magneton floated down from a small hole in the ceiling;;

(1:56 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Registrar: PLEASE SUPPLY YOUR NAME.

(1:56 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;The Magneton had a very robotic voice that sounded like something out of a computer;;

(1:56 PM) Ben Patrick:	Um... My name is Klopp.

(1:56 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	And I'm... Arylett.

(1:58 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;The tips of its magnets flashed on and off, as electrical sparks went through the wire and to a strange metallic box with flashing lights that looked like a very old-fashioned technological device on the other side of the room;;

(1:59 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Registrar: THERE ARE TWO POKEMON IN THIS UNIT. A LUXIO AND A FLAREON. PLEASE VERIFY.

(1:59 PM) Ben Patrick:	Yes, that is correct.

(2:00 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Its eye darted from Arylett to Klopp;;

Registrar: PLEASE GIVE YOUR TEAM NAME.

(2:01 PM) Ben Patrick:	Team um... team... I didn't think of a team name...

(2:01 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Erm...
Team...
Team...

(2:02 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Team... Alterra!

(2:02 PM) Ben Patrick:	YESH!

(2:02 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She randomly blurted out a word that her mind had made up on the spot;;

(2:03 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Registrar: CONFIRMED. YOU ARE TEAM ALTERRA.
(2:04 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Registrar: TEAM ALTERRA, YOUR IDENTIFICATION NUMBER IS #4626. THIS NUMBER WILL BE IMPORTANT FOR IDENTIFYING YOU THROUGHOUT ALL OF THE EIGHT REGIONS. WE WILL BE SUPPLYING YOU WITH APPROPRIATE IDENTIFICATION. PLEASE DO NOT LOSE IT. DO YOU UNDERSTAND?

(2:05 PM) Ben Patrick:	Yesh, of course.

(2:06 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Registrar: PROCESSING REGISTRATION...

(2:07 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Its magnets began to flash and blink in concordence with the device across the room's flashing lights. Arylett was astonished that this level of technology even existed here, and by the device itself. She had never seen something so... old;;

(2:08 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Registrar: TEAM ALTERRA: KLOPP, LUXIO, MALE. ARYLETT, FLAREON, FEMALE. REGISTERING IN THE DATABASE...
Registrar: REGISTRATION IS COMPLETE. PLEASE STANDBY WHILE WE PROVIDE YOU WITH YOUR SUPPLIES AND IDENTIFICATION BADGE.

(2:09 PM) Ben Patrick:	Okay, thank you.

(2:12 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;He sent a jolt through the wire and it went to the one running into the hole in the ceiling. After a few minutes, several Magnemite came flying through it carrying what appeared to be a small knapsack with a fiery very colorful rainbow symbol on it;;

(2:15 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Registrar: YOU WILL FIND YOUR BASIC SURVIVAL SUPPLIES IN HERE. TWO IDENTIFICATION BADGES, 7 ORAN BERRIES WHICH WILL RESTORE ALL OF YOUR STAMINA, 3 REVIVAL SEEDS WHICH WILL REVIVE ONE FROM UNCONSCIOUSNESS, AND TWO COMPLEMENTARY ITEMS: A CHARCOAL TO POWER UP YOUR FIRE MOVES AND A MAGNET TO POWER UP ELECTRIC MOVES. HAVE A GOOD DAY. WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION AS AN OFFICIAL RENA EXPLORATION TEAM.

(2:15 PM) Ben Patrick:	Thank you very much! We will do our best.

(2:16 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp grabbed a hold of the bag in his mouth and slung it over his back

(2:17 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Arylett nodded;;

(2:18 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Registrar: YOU ARE WELCOME. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN. GOODBYE.

(2:18 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;The Magneton and the Magnemite waved their magnets at them;;

(2:19 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp thought it was cute the way they were waving their magnets at them, and he smiled, waving back his his paw;;

(2:19 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Arylett waved back sheepishly as they left the station;;

(2:20 PM) Ben Patrick:	Well, that was easy.

(2:21 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	And... kinda weird.
Was that thing they had... a computer?

(2:22 PM) Ben Patrick:	I think it was... a very old one.

(2:22 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	And that Magneton...

(2:23 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	He seemed kind of like he was connected to the computer.

(2:23 PM) Ben Patrick:	Yeah, it was really odd.

(2:24 PM) Ben Patrick:	They have strange technology here.

(2:24 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	I thought it was all just primitive... but that surprised me.

(2:26 PM) Ben Patrick:	Yeah, it's surprising seeing a computer after having just slept in a house made practically of twigs, with no light on a pile of straw.

(2:27 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Well, I don't think they need light.
They said this place is a lot of Fire and Electric types...
All that could make its own light.

(2:27 PM) Ben Patrick:	That's true.

(2:28 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	We should look inside though, see what they gave us.

(2:28 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	He said something about the Identification Badge being important.

(2:28 PM) Ben Patrick:	Yesh, let's have a look...

(2:30 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;He plopped the bag on the ground and opened it up;;

(2:31 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Inside the bag, there were seven small blue juicy-looking berries, a grayish magnet, a piece of charcoal, two tiny seeds, and... what stood out the most, two red badges that looked exactly like the one Emilio had been wearing;;

(2:33 PM) Ben Patrick:	Here's our badges... we should probably put them on. ;;Klopp pulled out on badge and handed it to Arylett;;

(2:34 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She took it and turned it over in her paws, seeing a sticker stuck to the back with what appeared to have been a bar code and #4626 on it;;

(2:35 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Pulling out the second badge, he noticed the barcode on the back of his as well;;

(2:36 PM) Ben Patrick:	They have barcodes as well? Didn't expect that either.

(2:36 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	They could just scan it with their magnets or something...
But I didn't expect that either.

(2:39 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp pulled the magnet out of the bag. Holding it make him feel... more powerful, somehow;;

(2:40 PM) Ben Patrick:	This gives me... a strange feeling. Like the electricity inside me is becoming stronger.

(2:40 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	That's what he said. Hmm...

(2:42 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She stuck the badge to the fur on her chest, then pulled out the piece of Charcoal... her body felt even hotter holding it, and she instinctually puffed out her collar to release some steam;;
Whew...

(2:43 PM) Ben Patrick:	Hot?

(2:44 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Y-yeah.
It just kind of seems to fuel my fire.

(2:46 PM) Ben Patrick:	Good, that can only help us more.

(2:47 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp slapped the badge onto his chest fur, and placed the magnet underneath his Fedora... it was somewhat attracted to his head, and stayed in place easily;;

(2:48 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She took her piece of Charcoal and stuck it in her fur collar, where she released a bit more steam before it nestled in there nicely, creating a pleasant warmth;;

(2:50 PM) Ben Patrick:	Well, what should we do now? Oh yes, that Owl's EYe Books place, we should head there.

(2:50 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Yeah, that guy had a point...

(2:51 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	We can't very well wander around without knowing anything about this place.

(2:51 PM) Ben Patrick:	Yeah... but just like everything else, we don't know where the place is. We should step back insied and ask him real quick.

(2:52 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	You do that. I'll wait out here.

(2:52 PM) Ben Patrick:	Alright.

(2:53 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;He stepped inside to ask, and soon after an out of place Vaporeon appraoched Arylett;;

(2:57 PM) Ben Patrick:	Vaporeon: Hmmm, you're the first Eeveelution I've seen around here apart from myself. ;;He got up real close to Arylett, seeming to take a particular interest in her;;

(2:58 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:
Erm...

(2:59 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Her tail twitched nervously and curled as she backed away slightly;;
S-same to you.

(3:00 PM) Ben Patrick:	Vaporeon: I see you've signed up to be an Exploration team... where is your partner?

(3:01 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	He's in there. I'm just... waiting for him.

(3:04 PM) Ben Patrick:	Vaporeon: Such a small Flareon... and wearing such strange accessories. This ruby in particular... very captivating. ;;The Vaporeon got up real close and held her necklace in his paw;;

(3:05 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She backed away a little more, her fur bristling nervously as she tried to think of something else;;
Hey... uh... what's a Vaporeon like you doing here?

(3:07 PM) Ben Patrick:	Vaporeon: Oh, I like to get around... I might just stay here though, this place was a very warm atmosphere.

(3:08 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	I'd thought you'd prefer cold or something, seeing as you're a Water-type.

(3:11 PM) Ben Patrick:	Vaporeon: Cold? No. I like my water to be nice and warm... like a soothing hot springs.

(3:12 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Oh... I guess that kind of makes sense... sure must be handy to be a Vaporeon.

(3:12 PM) Ben Patrick:	Vaporeon: What makes you say that?

(3:13 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Well, there's water in a lot of places all over the world, right? You could just swim... through it. Not... like say... a Fire-type or anything.

(3:14 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	And I think... you can turn invisible in water too.

(3:15 PM) Ben Patrick:	Vaporeon: This is true... but in the water, things are so cold... and alone.

(3:16 PM) Ben Patrick:	Vaporeon: You see, I don't like to be alone. ;;The Vaporeon moved Closer to Arylett, and flicked his tail on top of Arylett's;;

(3:16 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	O-oh?

(3:17 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Her tail jolted away from his and she backed away further;;
If you don't like it... why didn't you evolve into something else?

(3:18 PM) Ben Patrick:	Vaporeon: Sometimes we don't get to choose what we become.

(3:18 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Was... yours an accident too?
;;She couldn't help but blurt that out and she glowed a bit with a small blush;;

(3:20 PM) Ben Patrick:	Vaporeon: I wish it had been just an accident. I was forced to evolve into the one that I loathed.

(3:22 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;He lowered his head a bit, his voice had gained a slight tone of hatred;;

(3:22 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	I'm... sorry to hear that.
Um... I... wanted to be an Espeon if... it's any consolation.

(3:23 PM) Ben Patrick:	Vaporeon: You can probably guess which I would have prefered...

(3:23 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	A... Flareon?

(3:24 PM) Ben Patrick:	Vaporeon: Yes.

(3:25 PM) Ben Patrick:	Vaporeon: Anyway, I'm sorry I bothered you... I won't waste any more of your time. ;;The Vaporeon became very agitated, clearly a lot of memories coming back in his mind that Arylett had reminded him of. He began walking away slowly;;

(3:26 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Oh... um... it's okay. I'm... I'm sorry.

(3:26 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Her tail flicked uncomfortably as she looked towards the entrance, wondering what was taking Klopp so long and feeling awkward at his anger;;

(3:27 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Finally Klopp emerged from the station, and spotted the Vaporeon as he was walking away;;

(3:28 PM) Ben Patrick:	I'm back! Sorry that took so long, but the directions were... ridiculous. Hey, is that the Vaporeon AJ told us about?

(3:28 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Uh... yeah, I think he is.

(3:29 PM) Ben Patrick:	He looks so out of place in this town.

(3:30 PM) Ben Patrick:	Anyways, follow me... and I'll try to lead you to the Owl's Eye Books... I'll try not to get us lost.

(11:53 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;She nodded, thinking a bit about that Vaporeon, but figuring it was none of her business and trying to forget;;

(11:55 AM) Ben Patrick:	Okay, so... he gave me this little map, but it's hard to read. Everything on it looks the same.

(11:55 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: Don't ask me... I can't read maps.

(11:55 AM) Ben Patrick:	I think we need to go... this way?
Yeah, that must be right.
er, left...

(11:56 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp started walking off around the corner of a nearby building;;

(11:56 AM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;She plodded along after him, slowly becoming more accustomed to her new limbs and fluff;;

(11:59 AM) Ben Patrick:	;;He kept wanding around the town, looking for the book store. He was sure they were lost and would never find the place;;
Um... Arylett?

(12:00 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ...Yeah?

(12:00 PM) Ben Patrick:	I haven't got a clue where we are.

(12:01 PM) Ben Patrick:	So much for being an exploration team... we can't even properly explore the city!

(12:01 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: Didn't he tell you what the place looked like?

(12:03 PM) Ben Patrick:	He said it's just a large building with a picture of a Hoothoot on the front of it, and a small sign saying Owl's Eye Books.

(12:03 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: Hmm...

(12:05 PM) Ben Patrick:	Maybe we should ask someone for help.

(12:06 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: Ask for help...?
Oh no... I'd rather not.

(12:06 PM) Ben Patrick:	Why not?

(12:07 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	It's kind of embarrassing.

(12:07 PM) Ben Patrick:	Why? We are new here, we have every right to be lost.

(12:07 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: You ask.

(12:09 PM) Ben Patrick:	Okay.

(12:09 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;She skittered behind him, lagging intentionally and waiting for him to find a suitable Pokemon;;

(12:12 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp walked up to a nearby Honchkrow, since he seemed to be the only one around. Not to mention he had a particularly good taste in headwear;;

(12:13 PM) Ben Patrick:	Excuse me, but do you know where we could find Owl's Eye Books?

(12:13 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;The Honchkrow looked around, noticing there was no one else nearby;;

(12:15 PM) Ben Patrick:	Honchkrow: Youz talkin' ta me, cat? ;;His tone of voice sounded both intimidating and fearsome;;

(12:16 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: Female Voice: Ey, boss. Dis cat messin' with ya?

(12:16 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;A Mismagius floated right to his side, also with rather impressive headgear, a natural large witch's hat;; Mismagius: Youz mess wi' da boss... youz getz it, gotz it?

(12:18 PM) Ben Patrick:	Look, I ain't messin' with noez one!

(12:18 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;Arylett noted their strange intimidating accents, and only hid behind Klopp more;;

(12:18 PM) Ben Patrick:	I just wanted to ask a question.

(12:20 PM) Ben Patrick:	Honchkrow: Well you'z be asking da wrong guy. Nowz, I'd likes ta kindly suggest that you back off, uthawise I'm gonna hafta peck youz eyes out. Capiche?

(12:22 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: Mismagius: Yeah. Youz leave da boss alonez. He's a VERY busy bird, and ain't gotz timez for the likes of youz.

(12:22 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Suddenly a third hat-wearing pokemon appraoched. A Cacturne with a particulary feminine posture;;

(12:24 PM) Ben Patrick:	Cacturne: Hay baws, I thought I heards you gawtz a cat infestation prawblems.

(12:25 PM) Ben Patrick:	You can't even bother with answering a simple question?

(12:28 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: Mismagius: Why don'tcha beat it, catz? Likez I saidz, Da Boss ain't gotz timez for petty questions. He only dealz with the finest of hat wearerz, ya gotz dat?

(12:28 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: Mismagius: Da Boss in fact is insulted that youz choose to associate wi' dis... non-hatz wearer. Ain't dat right, Boss?

(12:31 PM) Ben Patrick:	Honchkrow: Most soitenly right, Flo. Dis litte Flareon here ain't doin' my eyez any favuhz with her lack of headwearz.

(12:32 PM) Ben Patrick:	Honchkrow: And datz just bout da worst Fedora my eyez ever seen.

(12:33 PM) Ben Patrick:	Hey, woah now, you do NOT insult my Pheddie.

(12:33 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp got into an offensive posture and started growling slightly;;

(12:34 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;Arylett sank her teeth lightly into Klopp's tail and tried to pull him away;; Okay, you tried a-asking... let's just leave these guys alone now.

(12:35 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: Mismagius: Ha! Yeah, datz right. Run away, Little Hatless. And take youz tacky hat catz wi' youz.

(12:38 PM) Ben Patrick:	Cacturne: Eeeheheheheheh, yeah, dat's right. Hatless scalps ain't gonna cut it. Though all youz really need wouldz be a lovely little beret, tiltz it to showz your beautiful flowerz, and takez dat little badge of yourz and pin it right inta tha beret. Youz look fabulous den!

(12:39 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: ;;Arylett tilted her head in confusion, thinking that... there was something very odd about that Cacturne;;

(12:41 PM) Ben Patrick:	Honchkrow: Youz and your damnz fashion. Can't youz like guys wit'out bein' all girly like dat?

(12:41 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: Like... guys...?
You mean, he's... gay?

(12:43 PM) Ben Patrick:	Honchkrow: Yeah, youz got a prawblemz wit dat, miss hatless? Nuttin' wrong wit a little homo, and if youz gonna be makin' funz of my little Prick here, youz definitey gonna payz.

(12:44 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: N-no... I don't. C'mon Klopp, let's just leave them alone...

(12:46 PM) Ben Patrick:	I can't just leave after what he said about Pheddie. He either apologizes, or I give him unwanted shock therapy!

(12:47 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	It doesn't matter! It's just a hat!

(12:50 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp and the three hat-wearers before them all turned to Arylett and yelled at the same time;;
The four wearing hats: Just a hat!? It ain't just a hat, lady! (Replace Lady with Arylett for Klopp)

(12:51 PM) Ben Patrick:	Prick: Da hatz you wear is da most importzntz part of fashionz.

(12:51 PM) Ben Patrick:	Honchkrow: You're hatz determinez youz position of authority.

(12:52 PM) Ben Patrick:	And my hat is an expression of who I am! A very important part of me!

(12:53 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: Flo: It shouldz be! Wi'out a hatz, youz nobodyz!
;;Arylett put her paw to her face, feeling horrendously out of place here;; Uh... right. Sure...

(12:56 PM) Ben Patrick:	Honchcrow: I'm not to please wit' da little miss here, but I tink dis catz here getz us... And his hat ain't all DAT badz.

(12:57 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough: Flo: I agreez, Boss. As usual, youz wisdom is endless.

(1:00 PM) Ben Patrick:	Prick: Yeahz, baws. You'z got brainz bigga den my last dates d-...
Honchkrow: YES, WE KNOWZ Prick. keepz it to yaself... Nowz, about youz twoz. Catz, howz about youz come wit us and leave dis topless caninez behindz youz?

(1:00 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	H-hey!

(1:01 PM) Ben Patrick:	What!? No! I'm not gonna leave her behind just cause she doesn't wear a hat!

(1:04 PM) Ben Patrick:	Honchkrow: WHat a shamez. Wellz youz pashion for hatz has earned youz my respect. Da namez Loftus. Don Loftus. And we're da Team Mad Hatterz.

(1:05 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Flo: Yeahz. Da Kingz n' Queenz of all headgearz! Ya gotz dat?

(1:07 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Arylett noted that unlike hers, Klopp's, and Emilo's, their badges were a blackish color and pinned to their hats;;

(1:07 PM) Ben Patrick:	Okay, I understand... Well, in that case, would you please tell me where the Owl's Eye Books place is?

(1:09 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Flo: We don't knowz... we ain't herez from Renaz. Wez from Nalit, travellingz around lookin' for new hatz connoisseur ta join our teamz.

(1:10 PM) Ben Patrick:	Oh... well, to be honest, the only reason I asked was cause of your nice hat.

(1:11 PM) Ben Patrick:	Loftus: Well ain't datz touching. Gladz ta see someonez in Rena appreciatez da fine headwearz. So far youz da only one. To badz ya ain't gonna joinz.

(1:12 PM) Ben Patrick:	Prick: And whatz a fine hat, tooz. A finez cat in a finez hat... Oh, I'd lovez to make youz purr.

(1:13 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Flo slapped Prick upside the hat;;

(1:13 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Flo: Youz backz off! He lookz like he's gotz somethin' wi' dat Hatless.

(1:14 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp blushed strongly, ell the blood rushing to his face;;

(1:14 PM) Ben Patrick:	No! No I don't! But... I'm not gay anyways, sorry.

(1:15 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Flo: Ya see, Prick? He ain't interested. But cat, if youz eva lookin' for a good hatz lady... I'm youz gal.
;;She winked at him;;

(1:17 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp's eyes popped out of his head. He just wanted to get out of there now;;

(1:17 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Arylett simultaneously let off a glimmering blush and snickered;;

(1:18 PM) Ben Patrick:	Loftus: Alrightz you twoz, enuff flirtin' wit' da kool katz here. Youz two should getz goin' nowz. We gotz some business to attendz to. Ain't dat rightz?

(1:19 PM) Ben Patrick:	Prick: Sure baws!

(1:19 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Flo: Youz gotz it! Bye Kool Katz! Hopez ta see yaz again!

(1:20 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;The Honchkrow turned its back and walked away, pushing the other two with him using his wings. Soon they were all out of site;;

(1:21 PM) Ben Patrick:	...you were right... I shoudn't have asked for help.

(1:21 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Well, I didn't think we'd encounter...
...Such colorful Pokemon.

(1:22 PM) Ben Patrick:	What were the odds of that?

(1:22 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Probably low.

(1:23 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;As she looked away, still blushing and a bit flustered from the encounter, she saw a Charmelon with a familiar blue bandana around his neck and a badge approaching;;

(1:23 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Emilio: Hey, guys! Long time, no see!

(1:23 PM) Ben Patrick:	Hey, Emilio! Glad to see you... we are... a bit lost.

(1:24 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Emilio: Lost? Well, I can sho- whoa whoa whoa! What happened /here/, my friend? Last time I saw you, you were an Eevee.

(1:25 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Emilio: So what Applejay said is true... you evolved.

(1:25 PM) Ben Patrick:	You can blame me for that... We were chasing this Sneavel into a cave... I triped over a rock while she was riding on my back and she tumbled into a Fire Stone.

(1:26 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Arylett backed away, feeling embarassed that her evolution was an accident;;

(1:26 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Emilio: So.. it was an accident? That's a shame. But don't worry, you'll love being a Fire-type! Here in Rena, it's one of the best types to be.

(1:27 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;He grinned at her, then got particularly close to Klopp and whispered into his large round ear;;
Emilio: Bet she's even hotter now than before, eh?
;;He nudged him teasingly;;

(1:28 PM) Ben Patrick:	...you just won't give up on that, will you?

(1:28 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Emilio: I'll only stop if you quit being so shy and admit your feelings to her.
Emilio: But I understand if you can't... me and Applejay will keep helping you.

(1:29 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;His perverted grin only grew wider;;

(1:30 PM) Ben Patrick:	I have told her how I feel... It's just... complicated.

(1:30 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Emilio: You have? Well, don't worry, buddy! I'm sure you'll get the girl in the end.

(1:31 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;He took his claws and folded them into a fist, then gave Klopp a mild noogie on his hat;;
;;Arylett watched the entire conversation bemused, not quite certain what was being said;;

(1:32 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Emilio: Anyway! I see you two are also an Exploration Team now! That's fantastic. Applejay told me you were on the way to do that this morning. I think you guys'll make a great team. Such a good match. What're your team names, by the way?

(1:33 PM) Ben Patrick:	Team Alterra.

(1:34 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Emilio: Certainly more original than me and Applejay. We're Team Apple Blaze.

(1:34 PM) Ben Patrick:	At least your name sounds delicious.

(1:35 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Emilio: Heh. We picked it together. She picked the Apple part, and I the Blaze.

(1:35 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Emilio: So what is it you guys need help finding, huh?

(1:35 PM) Ben Patrick:	We are looking for Owl's Eye Books.

(1:36 PM) Ben Patrick:	Do you know where that is?

(1:37 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Emilio: Oh, you mean ol' Wily's place? Yeah! I'm on break now from excavating. So I'll take you there.
Emilio: C'mon!

(1:38 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;He walked off in the complete opposite direction they had been going and lead them to the store;;

(1:46 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Even after following Emilio and keeping his eye on the map, it still didn't make much sense to Klopp at all. Finally they arrived at the large book store, a large image of a Hoothoot on the front of the fabric covering the entrance to the store. After they walked inside there were many rows of books stacked from the floor to the ceiling in the large room;;

(1:48 PM) Ben Patrick:	Emilio, do you know where books are containing information on the different elders of each region?

(1:49 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	???: Whooo whooo whoooo are yoooou? Oh wait, oh please wait, good sirs!

(1:50 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;There was the sound of fluttering wings, and a Noctowl with a rather ancient-looking frilly ruff around his neck came flying towards them, landing on Klopp's head;;

(1:51 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	???: Now wait, wait a second! Do not ask this... scoff... PLEBEAN where you can find MY books! I can tell you anything, everywhere, all the time...

(1:53 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp looked up, seeing the ows's upside-down face staring into his eyes;;

(1:53 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Emilio snorted a bit;; Emilio: Ah yes... I remember this guy. It's Alexander...

(1:53 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	???: The name is pronounced AlexanDRAY, pleabean! Spelled with the e and the r reversed!

(1:54 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;He humpfed and puffed out his chest feathers a bit;; Alexandre: Now, off with you if you have no business with MY books!

(1:54 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Emilio: Yeah, yeah, I'm going... good luck with this guy. ;;He whispered into Klopp's ear;; He's a bit fruity.
;;With that, Emilio left;;

(1:55 PM) Ben Patrick:	...well, first off, Mister AlexanDRAY, could you please get off of my head? You might damage my precious hat!

(1:56 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Alexandre: Good heavens! I apologize for wrinkling your fine accessory, good sir! You and your friend are OBVIOUSLY Pokemon of good taste. Why, you're not as nude as most of these crude uncloath-ed pleabeans!

(1:57 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;He hopped off of Klopp's head onto the ground. Standing next to him, the great owl seemed to tower above both him and Arylett in stature. And now they could get a better look at him... with his ruff, he was also wearing a suit that looked like it'd be more in place during the 1800s;;

(1:59 PM) Ben Patrick:	Thank you. Anyways, we are looking for information on the different elders of each region, and perhaps some general information on the regions themselves.

(1:59 PM) Ben Patrick:	I'm sure you have some books that will help us, right?

(2:00 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Alexandre: Why, of course I do! I have books on anything... anyplace... everywhere... all the time...
Alexandre: Ahem! Follow me.

(2:01 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;He spread his wings and took flight, leading them towards a particularly large shelf labeled Historical. Arylett made a strange look at his flamboyant personality... most of these Pokemon were insatiably quirky;;

(2:01 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Alexandre: And right next to this is our Geography section.

(2:02 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;He pointed to a nearby bookshelf that was a bit smaller, and had all sorts of books with pictures of maps and such on the covers;; Alexandre: I am certain you and your very fine lady will be finding what you need, good sir.

(2:05 PM) Ben Patrick:	Yesh, we are sure to find all we need here, thanks you.

(2:06 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;He bowed to Klopp and took Arylett's paw in his wing, kissing it with his beak;; Alexandre: It is no problem, nay, why. I live to serve my customers! If you need any more help, you can find my perch at the front of the store. Au revoir!
;;With that, the rather flamboyant owl flew off into the distance;;

(2:07 PM) Ben Patrick:	What a strange, yet Likeable, Noctowl.

(2:07 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Everyone in this place seems to be really... strange...

(2:08 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She took her paw and put it back on the ground, looking a bit startled;;

(2:08 PM) Ben Patrick:	I suppose it makes sense, since it's a world filled only with Pokemon it seems... I never knew such a place existed.

(2:08 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	You still don't think there's any people around here?

(2:10 PM) Ben Patrick:	Well, there could be somewhere, but not one Pokemon we've met has mentioned humans. I suppose if they do exist here, we will find something about them in these books.

(2:10 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp started looking at the books trying to find something about the Elders;;

(2:13 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Arylett also started looking, knocking a few down off the shelf with her tail to drop them on the ground. After some time, she found a book with a promising title, leafed through it, and looked to Klopp;; Ugh... these paws make it harder to turn pages. How do they read things here? Anyway... look at this page here.

(2:14 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;He turned and looked at the book;; What've you got there?

(2:15 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Read it.

(2:20 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp got around to Arylett's side and read the page in the book she found. It showed a list of the different Elders for each region, except for voi which just said unknown;; So Ardentia is the Rena Elder. But what do the elders do anyways?

(2:21 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	You're looking at the wrong page.
Here.

(2:21 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She pointed him to the other page of the open book and read aloud its contents;;

(2:27 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	"Each of the Eight Regions (except for Voi, which has a unique situation. See page...)" okay, skipping that part. "has an Elder who presides over its well-being and safety. These Elders are special types of Pokemon known as Legendary Pokemon, which are stronger and more powerful than an ordinary Pokemon, as well as more rare. Their tasks include to inform, guide, and in special cases, intervene with the issues of the region's inhabitants. However, their most important task is keeping the Balance of Black intact. Without their aid, the special barrier that surrounds our world would dissipate." ;;There was more on the page that Arylett hadn't read, but she skipped it as it was further information about the Voi Elder's exception;;

(2:29 PM) Ben Patrick:	The Balance of Black? I guess that's the name of this world... Any information on that special barrier, like what it's protecting from?

(2:32 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	I think the world's just called Black... what a strange name.

(2:32 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	But... I did recall seeing something in the table of contents.

(2:34 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She leafed through the book's table of contents, from which Klopp could see "A Guide to the Elders: Basic Edition. All of the most basic information about the world, perfect for schools and young children!";;

(2:34 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Okay, I got it.

(2:35 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She turned to a page which was captioned "The Barrier" and began to read;;

(2:38 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	"Around our planet, there is a special Barrier that protects us from dangerous monsters known as Humans. These creatures are non-Pokemon beings which millions of years ago used to imprison Pokemon in devices known as Pokeballs, and force them to do their bidding. It was created by the Eight Heroes, who are the ancestors of our Elders. (For more information on the Elders, please go to page..." And that's it.
;;Arylett made a shocked expression, feeling confused by the information she had just consumed;;

(2:40 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp's eye came right out of his head as he heard all this, the whole thing being extremely upsetting;;

(2:42 PM) Ben Patrick:	This is insane, humans love pokemon, they aren't imprisoned... At least they don't know we are humans, they would probably hang us or something.

(2:43 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Or maybe they'd fear us...

(2:43 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Do... do you think... that time travelled to the future where humans don't exist? And maybe they changed the name of the world... where we come from, it was called Gray, not Black.

(2:44 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She was still so confused, her head reeling from this information. For all she had known, and all the Pokemon she had trained, they didn't seem miserable under her command...;;

(2:44 PM) Ben Patrick:	Travelled to the future? that's a little too crazy for my head to wrap around... it may just be a different world we didnt' know existed.

(2:45 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	And you think that's not just as crazy?
Going to a different world...?

(2:46 PM) Ben Patrick:	It is crazy...I don't know what to think anymore, I just hope we can get back to where we came from.

(2:46 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Me too. We can't... we can't have them finding out what we are.
What if this transformation wears off?

(2:47 PM) Ben Patrick:	You... think it will? That wouldn't be good at all.

(2:47 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	We can't know what'll...

(2:48 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Her ears suddenly perked, and she saw it again. Something in the corner of her eye. Arylett swivelled around quickly, but as she did so, she collided with something hard and fell atop the book;;
Oof!

(2:49 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;The objection of collision was a Vulpix... but not just any Vulpix. One of a strange golden hue, with a small black ribbon near her ear. Her entire body almost seemed to sparkle a bit with an odd sheen;;

(2:50 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;The Vulpix yelped out in surprise, having a rather childish-sounding voice;;

(2:51 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp grabbed onto Arylett's scruff to pull her upright again;; You okay, Arylett?

(2:52 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Y-yeah.
Sorry...

(2:53 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Vulpix: ...

(2:54 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;He looked at the Vulpix Arylett collided with and was captivated by it's odd brilliant colors;; H-hello, are you okay there, Vulpix?

(2:54 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She appeared to ignore Klopp's words, and looked at the two of them very seriously. Though she seemed young, her attitude was not at all childish;;

(2:55 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Vulpix: Mother wishes to see you.

(2:55 PM) Ben Patrick:	W-what? WHy would she want to see us?

(2:56 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Vulpix: She told me you are not like the others... and then laughed.

(2:56 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp's eyes popped out again, suspecting she somehow knew that he was Human and was afraid what might happen to him;;

(2:56 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Arylett backed away slightly, creeped out and backing behind Klopp. She had similar thoughts to him;;

(2:57 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Vulpix: I do not know what she meant. But it is important, she said. Very important. And I must do what Mother says.

(2:58 PM) Ben Patrick:	What do you think, Arylett? You think we should go? I'm... both curious and scared.

(2:58 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	I don't think we should. This is suspicious.

(2:59 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Vulpix: She told me if you would not go, to mention that she will "tell everyone."

(3:00 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp panicked and quickly spoke without thinking, not wanting the whole of Black to know they were human;;

(3:01 PM) Ben Patrick:	Okay! Okay, we'll go... I guess we won't have any choice if that's the case.

(3:01 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Wait a minute, wait...!
;;She pulled Klopp aside;;
;;Then began speaking hushedly into his ear;;

(3:02 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	We don't know WHAT she'll tell everyone... she could just not know. Besides, we don't even know who "Mother" is. It could be... very dangerous.

(3:03 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Vulpix: I can still hear you. Mother has said she will not hurt you. And she has told me that regardless of what the small Flareon would say, that the "chauvinist male would drag her along, because she is weak."
H-hey!

(3:06 PM) Ben Patrick:	"Chauvinist male?" If that's what she thinks of me, maybe I won't go after all. Arylett has a good point anyways.

(3:07 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Vulpix: Mother anticipated this as well. She has told me to tell you she knows that you are "from Gray"
W-what?!

(3:07 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;The Vulpix seemed completely unphased by any of their responses, still calm;;

(3:09 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;He turned towards Arylett again and spoke to her;;
We really are screwed if we don't go.

(3:09 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Now we have no choice... ;;She sighed;;

(3:10 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Before we go though, we should take some of these books.
Might be handy.

(3:11 PM) Ben Patrick:	Alrighty, just go ahead and chuck them in the bag. ;;He dropped the bag onto the floor and opened it up;;

(3:11 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Arylett took a few books she thought would be handy, including one with a map of the region, and stuck it into the knapsack they were given when they first registered;; Since this is a book store, I think we need to pay.

(3:12 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Suddenly, there was another flutter of wings and the same Noctowl from beyond landed on Klopp's hat, with the Vulpix watching quietly;;

(3:14 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Alexandre: Payment, you say? Oh, why, madame! Just for you two, I will give you a sharp discount for your abundance of accessories. I simply cannot charge you like a pleabean! That will be 20 Poke.

(3:17 PM) Ben Patrick:	The guy from the station gave me more than that, so we are good to go. ;;Klopp rummaged the sack for the small bag of Poke he received before, taking out 20 and handing it to Alexandre;;

(3:18 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Alexandre: Thank you for shopping at Owl's Eye Books, the Who's WHO of all literature! I hope to see you two again. If you need anything at all, please let me know~ Au revoir! ;;He bowed again and fixed Klopp's hat with his wing, then took the Poke in his beak, flying off just as quickly as he had come. Arylett still had a bizarre expression on her face from the odd change of mood;;

(3:19 PM) Ben Patrick:	What a weird owl... well, I guess we ought to get going.

(3:19 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Vulpix: ...
Vulpix: Follow me.

(3:20 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She walked out of the store with just as calm a pace as she spoke, as though she was in no hurry and not concerned in the slightest despite not understanding most of what her mother had told her to say;;

(3:21 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp followed behind the vulpix, sticking close to her while being very paranoid about the whole situation;;

(3:24 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Arylett also followed close by, wondering exactly who this "Mother" was, why she knew so much, and what thy had waiting in store... after a while, the Vulpix lead them to a secluded part of town, which Arylett noticed was devoid of any sort of male Pokemon and only seemed to have ones with feminine accessories. She wasn't sure quite how she knew this, but something about the females smelled... feminine and not like Klopp had smelled. The females saw Klopp, wide-eyed and looking at him as though he were getting sent off to murder, then scattered. The Vulpix lead them to a rather small hut which for a door had an intricately woven quilt covering it, with strange eye patterns;;

(3:25 PM) Ben Patrick:	Umm... why is everyone staring at me like that?

(3:25 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	I... um... get the feeling this isn't exactly... boy territory.

(3:26 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	I think you're the only guy in this entire part of town.

(3:26 PM) Ben Patrick:	I noticed things felt rather feminine around here... but still, have they never seen a male before?

(3:27 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Maybe they have, but they just dislike them. This "Mother" doesn't seem too fond of you because of it, it seems.

(3:27 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	But they seemed to look at you more like they were afraid...

(3:28 PM) Ben Patrick:	I guess they just don't like males... I feel like I don't belong here at all.

(3:29 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;The Vulpix was silent through their whole exchange as they approached the small hut, and held open the quilt for them to go inside;; Vulpix: Mother is waiting.

(3:30 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp halted for a moment, and stepped to the side;;

(3:30 PM) Ben Patrick:	You should probably go in first... if she really dislikes males so much, she will likely want to see your face before mine.

(3:30 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Vulpix: Mother said the male must also enter.

(3:33 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Things started to make sense in Arylett's mind... she remembered Emilio mentioning a Ninetales named Celest... who he advised for Klopp not to go near due to him being a male. And only a Ninetales or a Vulpix could mother a Vulpix...;;

(3:33 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	...This... this must be Celest, that Ninetales Emilio told us not to go near.

(3:34 PM) Ben Patrick:	Oh, yeah, I remember that... That... doesn't give me any comfort at all.

(3:34 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	She might curse you...
Vulpix: Please do not keep mother waiting.

(3:35 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp slowly entered the building, not knowing what to expect, but hoping he wouldn't be cursed;;

(3:35 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Arylett entered too, though being timid, she knew it'd be best if she walked in front of Klopp;;

(3:37 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;The interior was as big as it had looked outside - small. There were candles set all around the walls, making for a orangeish reddish ambience. It was only one room in the hut, with a circular center surrounded by candles, and a huge hole in the ground. The Vulpix walked ahead of them, and motioned for them to go into the hole;;

(3:39 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp only wanted to get things over with quickly, but he was not eager to be given a thousand year curse, so he walked slowly towards the hole, close to Arylett, hoping the Ninetails would be afraid to curse him standing next to a female;;

(3:41 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She very cautiously went into the hole, and they were followed by the Vulpix. It seemed there was a small staircase made of dirt, and they found themselves in an underground den with more candles on the perimeter, but even darker than the hut. In the distance, there was a shadowy canine-shaped figure, sitting up and staring at them with glowing red eyes;;
???: Thank you, my sweet Serena. Your task is now finished.

(3:42 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;The Vulpix nodded and disappeared into a different section of the den;;

(3:42 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	???: How disgusting to have a male once again stand in my den... after so many years...
;;She scoffed;;

(3:44 PM) Ben Patrick:	I apologise for having a Y chromosome, but I don't exactly want to be here myself.

(3:44 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	???: You do not speak until I ADDRESS YOU, MALE!

(3:45 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Suddenly, the room erupted into flames, showing a Ninetales in the center of it, her eyes glowing angrily;;

(3:45 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Arylett backed away slightly, but didn't seem very affected by the fire;;

(3:46 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp jumped back and ducked behind Arylett, then whispered to her;; Maybe you should talk to her, please?

(3:46 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	I... erm... well... I... do I have to? She's... scary.

(3:47 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	???: Ha ha ha! And this weak mate of yours your company... afraid to even face me! Are you going to let the big strong male save you from all your troubles?

(3:48 PM) Ben Patrick:	Come on, Arylett... she's not going to hurt you, though she might do something horrible to me... I'm scared.

(3:48 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	I... erm... I...
;;She pulled her ears back and retreated a bit;;

(3:49 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	???: Hmph! I suppose you won't mind then... if I barbecue your mate a bit.
???: He is unsightly in my den!

(3:51 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She lifted up one of her tails lazily, and released a small blue gastly flame at Klopp, a Will-O-Wisp;;

(3:53 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp curled up into a ball, his fear of the Ninetales' immobilized him, and he hollared out with fear clearly present in his tone;; No! Arylett, help me, DON'T LET HER BURN ME!

(3:53 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;The ball hit Klopp clean on in his lack of movement, burning him quite badly and searing him with heat;;

(3:55 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp fell to the ground and roared in pain, the flames singed his fur and the hot pain almost unbearable;;

(3:56 PM) Ben Patrick:	OOOH, It hurts so bad...

(3:57 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	???: You ask for her help? Ha! As if you'd actually want it... you have too much pride, and she is your little weak prize. A male defends the female, not the other way around in his chauvinistic little mind! Oh, yawn... it will be easy... to finish this!

(3:59 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She laughed and then yawned, taking one of her tails and putting it to her mouth like a hand. Then her eyes glowed again... but an ominous blackish shade of midnight purple, as a dark haze surrounded her. The haze rushed outwards towards Klopp... a Hex to only increase his pain;;

(3:59 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;It was coming towards him fast... Arylett merely shuddered in fear;;

(4:00 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;He saw the hex approaching but couldn't move, being in too much pain already. Not knowing what to do, he just yelled out for help;;

(4:02 PM) Ben Patrick:	Arylett, please help me! I can't move please make her stop this! ;;As he screamed tears started welling up in his eyes, and one excaped starting to fell down his cheek;;

(4:05 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She still felt afraid, but could see that the next attack would be seriously wounding him and he was already in a lot of pain. The sadistic Ninetales was only amused, so Arylett not know what else to do, jumped in the way of the attack. Due to not being under a status effect, it didn't hurt her as much as it could've him, but she cried out in pain as it was still quite powerful. This Ninetales was obviously out of their league;;

(4:08 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	???: Ha ha ha... some courage? Defending a male? I've seen it all before... and the male will only fume... Because of his ridiculous pride. Oh, I was protected by a female! He won't appreciate the small burst of nobility you've shown. You... you... INFERIOR MALE!

(4:11 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She seemed somewhat infuriated now, assuming Klopp's reaction before he could even have it, The Ninetales lifted up four of her tails as they emited an aura and unleashed a massive burst of Psychic energy, which swerved past Arylett and made to hit Klopp again. The Extrasensory was coming at him, and Arylett could not think so quickly to react. Her body just let off several red spheres of Hidden Power around it, blocking the attack off like a temporary shield... but the attack was obviously overpowering her;;

(4:15 PM) Ben Patrick:	Arylett... thank you for protecting me, but I think she's just too powerful... just please take care of me if she even let's me live. ;;Klopp was seriously fearing for his life and was now not even holding back his tears. He just started crying, unable to move from fear and pain, and not even expecting to live til the end of the day;;

(4:16 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Don't... say that...
Ugh...

(4:18 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;;She tried to keep the Hidden Power up, her body bursting to small flames and the orbs becoming bigger, but it seemed to have little effect. The Ninetales was simply watching them with an unreadable expression;;

(4:22 PM) Ben Patrick:	Arylett... I need your help... I need you to please stop her.

(4:23 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	I don't think... I can do it. Maybe... you're right... too... powerful...
;;Her spheres were growing smaller and smaller;;

(4:25 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp tried to get up and move, but could not... he pushed himself up with two paws then simply fell back to the ground;;

(4:26 PM) Ben Patrick:	Thanks you very much for trying... I guess there's nothing you can do...

(4:27 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Dammit... this... this can't be it. I... I'm not trying... hard ENOUGH!

(4:34 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She summoned up as much power as she could in her body, and the spheres of flame around her turned into a strange multicolored shockwave creating a bizarre noise. The wave of the same energy of the Extrasensory, a Synchronoise. It rended across the Extrasensory, and managed to hit the Ninetales. But the Extrasensory did not completely dissipate from this attack, and still hit Arylett powerfully, knocking her aisde even with being weakened by her defensive. The Ninetales barely yelped somewhat, but didn't seem too affected by the attack;;

(4:36 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp watched as Arylett took the blast, wishing he could do something to help her, but extremely thankful that she had protected him from the attack. He continued moaning in pain as he spoke;;

(4:37 PM) Ben Patrick:	Good job... Arylett... I should have just stayed outside...

(4:39 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;The Ninetales silently approached them from where she sat, going down to Arylett, then looking at Klopp. Her face was revealed in the candelight, and had a good few scars under her ears and eyes, as well as a necklace of pearls around her neck. Her fur was desaturated and battleworn, showing signs of old age with randomly graying areas;;
;;Even then though, she still had a strange sort of eery beauty about her;;

(4:40 PM) Ben Patrick:	What... do you want with us? Why are you doing this?

(4:41 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	???: I... in all of my years... you are different...

(4:41 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She looked at Klopp as though she had never seen anything like him before;;

(4:42 PM) Ben Patrick:	What... are you... talking about?

(4:43 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	???: Do you not complain that your companion protected you? Don't you begrudge it?

(4:43 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	???: Don't you want to keep... your foolish male pride... until the very end?

(4:46 PM) Ben Patrick:	What are you talking about? I am thankful for her protecting me... I trust her to do so when I can't help myself... that's why... we are a team... and she's proven today.. I need her to protect me when I can't...

(4:47 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She looked absolutely flabbergasted by his words;; ???: You truly are not of this world... I have seen many males who dare come in here with their mates. Trying to foolishly protect her, telling her to stay away, she's too weak to fight.

(4:48 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	???: They think with just a bit of maschismo, they can impress me. Show me their power, and I'll be "tamed," awed by the big macho male! They wish to conquer me... to conquer their mate. Through brute force.
???: And then they are cursed...

(4:50 PM) Ben Patrick:	Well that's not me... muscles don't solve everything.

(4:53 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	???: Hmph... even the other results of his little experiment acted similarly. Other humans. You are unique. I will not give entire credit to the male gender, but merely, you are an object of interest. An anomaly.
???: Serena! Bring the Berries.

(4:54 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;The Vulpix returned with a small bag of what appeared to be two different types of blue berries and tossed them down at Klopp's feet. One was a Rawst Berry, which healed burn, and two Oran Berries which regained stamina completely;;

(4:56 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Knowing the berries would heal him, not to mention he was extremely hungry like always, so he gobbled up the berries in one big gulp. After a few seconds he was healed and stood up on his own;;

(4:56 PM) Ben Patrick:	Thank you, Serena... and you... you are Celest, correct?

(4:57 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Celest: Yes.

(4:57 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Arylett groaned weakly and reached out with her paw to take the last Oran Berry he didn't eat, munching on it and feeling immediately revitalized as she got to her feet slowly, but nearly fell over;;

(4:59 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp walked up to Arylett and wrapped his paws around her neck, giving her a hug;;

(4:59 PM) Ben Patrick:	Thank you so much, Arylett... Who knows what she would have done if you hadn't protected me.

(5:00 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	U-ugh... I don't know what came over me... but you're welcome.
;;She still felt a little out of it, and a bit light-headed. Though the berry had restored her strength, she still felt she needed a rest;;

(5:04 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Celest: You did a very good job. I underestimated you as weak... you are one of great potential, capable of becoming a powerful warrior. A strong worthy female... come back to me one day when you are more experienced. and I will train you to learn a Fire-type move of great power.

(5:05 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	T-thanks... ;;Arylett nodded and merely leaned onto Klopp, not quite able to support herself;;

(5:06 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp helped support her and enjoyed doing so. It was the least he could do after what she had done for him;;

(5:07 PM) Ben Patrick:	So... why did you ask us to come here? It can't have been just to torture me.

(5:07 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Celest: No... whilst fun to torture dirty males... I asked you to come because I know what you are, as you are aware...

(5:08 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Celest: And I know who did this to you.

(5:08 PM) Ben Patrick:	You do? Is there a way to change us back?

(5:08 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Serena was motioned to leave the room by Celest, and complied, nodding to Klopp and complying;;
Celest: If there is, I do not know of it.

(5:09 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Celest: There is only one way, and it is temporary. There is a Temple in Neol, the Temple of True Sight.

(5:10 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Celest: I've heard vague legends of it... but I don't know if they are true... I don't even know what effects it would have on you.

(5:10 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Celest: That is the most I know of that.

(5:10 PM) Ben Patrick:	Who is it that changed us and brought us here?

(5:11 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She cringed and bared her fangs angrily;;

(5:12 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Celest: It was him... they call him Missingno, an abomination that is neither human, nor Pokemon, and yet both at the same time. A glitch.

(5:13 PM) Ben Patrick:	Can we meet him? We only want to get back to where we came from...

(5:14 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Celest: I'm afraid I don't know. It has been too long... but I know something of his little plot from whispers.

(5:14 PM) Ben Patrick:	What is it?

(5:15 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Celest: I have seen many of his tools, humans just like you. Some of them had strange visions of their mission, but I presume you do not.

(5:16 PM) Ben Patrick:	No... we just woke up in the Forbidden Woods without any idea where we were, why we were Pokemon... the only things we kept were our accessories and our memories.

(5:17 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Celest: I see he has perfected the process then. Those who came here could not remember even who they were... and eventually, became just like ordinary Pokemon, losing their human memories all together.

(5:19 PM) Ben Patrick:	That sounds horrifying... but I suppose they wouldn't care since they didn't know anything.

(5:20 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Celest: His plot, from what I've gathered of their patchy memories, involves some sort of disaster that will hit our worlds. He wishes to prevent it. But I don't know how, especially with weak transformed humans inexperienced with their abilities, and I don't know what it is. I just know it must be serious if he wishes to get involved.

(5:22 PM) Ben Patrick:	A disaster? How could turning humans into Pokemon prevent that? I suppose you haven't got a clue...

(5:23 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Celest: I called you here to give you as much information as I can... the knowledge I possess is all I can do.

(5:24 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Celest: I thought I'd have to curse yet another arrogant male... I was not thrilled to know that he had transformed a male. But I will leave you untouched.

(5:25 PM) Ben Patrick:	Thank you... I was so afraid from what I had heard of you.

(5:26 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Celest: Ha ha... you were right to be. Even when I go easy on transformed humans... I hear it is still pretty miserable.

(5:28 PM) Ben Patrick:	Is there anything else you know?

(5:28 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Celest: I have heard from their visions... of the Elders. Somehow, the Elders have some part to play in this.

(5:29 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Celest: I presume since you were at the bookstore, that you were well-researched now in aspects of our world. You know of the Elders.

(5:29 PM) Ben Patrick:	Yes, somewhat... we kept some books to keep up with all the information about this world.

(5:30 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Celest: Good... you will need to keep those, if you wish to blend in our world. I know you know of the human stigma that exists here.

(5:31 PM) Ben Patrick:	Yeah... that was the first thing we read about.
Just as your daughter came in to bring us here.

(5:32 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She chuckled;; Celest: Convenient. I was going to have her explain to you of how humans are disliked.

(5:33 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Celest: But that's only because the true story is not known... my theory is that Missingno wishes to restore the worlds, restore them to Alterra.

(5:33 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:;;Arylett's ears perked and she looked attentatively;;

(5:33 PM) Ben Patrick:	Alterra? Arylett... I thought you made that up?

(5:34 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	I... I thought I did too.

(5:34 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Celest: Oh? It must've been a subconscious remnant of your mission... he might have perfected the memories, but it seems he hasn't perfected you knowing what you're to do.

(5:35 PM) Ben Patrick:	How strange... Well, that's the name of our Exploration Team, Team Alterra.

(5:35 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She laughed;; Celest: How fitting! And only more to my theory...

(5:36 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Celest: You see, your world, my world, and a third world all used to be one world... together, it was called Alterra.

(5:36 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Celest: In this world, Pokemon and humans lived together in peace, much as they did in your world. ALL Pokemon and humans.
Celest: But then... some humans did something... I am not quite sure... and the worlds were rend apart.

(5:37 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Celest: A world with only humans... and a world with only Pokemon.

(5:37 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Celest: They were called White and Black respectively.

(5:39 PM) Ben Patrick:	Interesting... We will definitely need to speak to this Missingno and figure out just what the hell is going on.

(5:39 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	What a minute. What about our world, Gray?

(5:39 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	It has both humans... and Pokemon...

(5:40 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Celest: Gray was created as a result of Eight Heroes who tried to prevent the process, but in the midst of it already having started, could only save the world in its then current state... into a third other world.

(5:41 PM) Ben Patrick:	All this is rather confusing... I never knew such worlds existed outside of our own.

(5:41 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Neither did I. I've never even heard of this Alterra or... our world... being a fragment of another.
Celest: That is not surprising. In this world, it isn't exactly common knowledge. I presume even in yours most humans and Pokemon don't know of it.

(5:42 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Celest: I'm afraid he won't be so easy for you to find though. Missingno hasn't been seen in over 700 years...

(5:44 PM) Ben Patrick:	700 years? That's... insane. I suppose we could try this... Temple of True Sight. Going there might reveal something new.

(5:45 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Celest nodded;; Celest: That is probably the wisest course of action. I just can't figure out why that crazy male would want to restore the world back to Alterra... to think of all of the complications it could cause... and what is going on to make him consider such an extreme solution.

(5:46 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Wait! What about the... Elders? You said it involved the Elders. Maybe... we should go see them.

(5:47 PM) Ben Patrick:	Yesh, I was just going to say that as well. The Elders would know something for sure.

(5:47 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She laughed at both Klopp and Arylett as though what they had suggested was ridiculously naive;;

(5:48 PM) Ben Patrick:	What is so funny?

(5:48 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Celest: One cannot simply just "go see the Elders."

(5:49 PM) Ben Patrick:	Why not? Don't they have a house or something?

(5:49 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Celest: I suppose you didn't read enough in that book store...

(5:50 PM) Ben Patrick:	We only got to read a couple pages.

(5:51 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Celest: The Elders are Legendary Pokemon, beings of greater power than the average Pokemon. Their powers are too great to live near the ordinary, otherwise, they would accidentally destroy entire towns.

(5:52 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Celest: We appoint special mediators for such tasks. Only a select few Pokemon from each region, those who are powerful enough to handle the prescence of the Elders, may directly speak with them.

(5:52 PM) Ben Patrick:	Oh... well, I guess the temple it is then.

(5:53 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Celest: I am one of Rena's mediators, and I'm afraid if you two could barely fend off against my abilities, you'd be no match for the Elders.
Celest: The Elders will only speak to those who best them in battle.

(5:54 PM) Ben Patrick:	I guess we have a lot of training to do if we wish to speak to them then...

(5:55 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Celest: And I cannot speak to them for you either. The Elders... will not accept me any longer.
;;She sighed;;

(5:55 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Celest: Ardentia has rejected countless mediators... and we have no idea why...

(5:56 PM) Ben Patrick:	That's very strange.
Something... weird must be going on.

(5:58 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Celest: Yes... it must all be connected somehow... noble Team Alterra, Lady Arylett, and Sir Klopp... you must figure this out. It could endanger your world as well.

(5:59 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Celest: Though the Pokemon of Rena smile... I know underneath it all, they are scared. Scared of what the future might hold... they can sense the strange turn of events in the air.

(6:01 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Celest: Though I begrudge males and females working together, and your gender... it is clear that whatever issue there is is deeply intertwined with you two, and you must be the key to solving it unlike all the others before you who have failed. They were weak... but you... I can sense your strength.

(6:02 PM) Ben Patrick:	I'm not sure... we don't even know what we are supposed to do.

(6:02 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Celest: Go to the Temple. And see what you may learn there.
Celest: The rest may become clear over time.

(6:04 PM) Ben Patrick:	Okay... we'll do that first thing in the morning. ;;Klopp yawned;; But first... we both need to get some rest.

(6:05 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Arylett was merely silent, contemplating all of what had happened;;

(6:06 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Celest: Very well. Come see me first in the morning... I will have some supplies that may prove useful for your journey. And remember to read up all you can on those books... information is the only power you two posess at the moment, until you can become stronger.

(6:06 PM) Ben Patrick:	Okay, thank you for your help and knowledge.

(6:07 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She nodded, as Serena saw them out. During the entire time they had spent, it was already getting dark outside;;

(6:08 PM) Ben Patrick:	The daylight never seems to last here... We should hurry back to Applejay and Emilio's place.

(6:09 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	I think... it just went by quickly because we've had a lot to do...
;;Her mind was reeling with the things that had happened;;

(6:09 PM) Ben Patrick:	What do you think of all this?

(6:10 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	I don't know... I think we're basically being asked to save the world... not just even THE world... but more than one.

(6:10 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	But... we're just ordinary people. I don't understand what we could do.

(6:10 PM) Ben Patrick:	I don't either... I'm just hoping we can figure something out.

(6:11 PM) Ben Patrick:	And we aren't even ordinary people anymore... now we are sub-standard Pokemon, who know nothing of the world they are in.

(6:12 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	This... is getting a bit too serious for my liking. You almost get killed... and then... all this responsibility on us.
Why us?
I just thought it was some kind of weird accident... or maybe a dream.
(6:12 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	It all seemed so quirky, so weird, but nothing... like this.

(6:12 PM) Ben Patrick:	Yeah... things now just got very serious.

(6:13 PM) Ben Patrick:	I'm not sure I can handle any of it at all... I just want to go back home...

(6:14 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	I told you. I told you this wasn't all fun and games like you seemed to think.

(6:14 PM) Ben Patrick:	I never thought it was fun and games... I just wanted to make the best of it until we found a way to change back.
But now I'm just worried...

(6:15 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	If we do nothing, we might not even have a world to go back to... but if we do something, it could overwhelm us...

(6:15 PM) Ben Patrick:	We really have no choice.
(6:16 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	And... we can't tell anyone about this.
We're all alone in this world.

(6:17 PM) Ben Patrick:	Let's just hurry up and get some sleep... maybe we'll get lucky and wake up back home.

(6:17 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	I've been hoping for that... but...
...I don't think it's going to happen now...

(6:18 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She sighed and put her head down, her ears drooping;;

(6:19 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp put his arm around her neck, trying to comfort her as they continued to walk;;
I'm sure things will all work out...

(6:19 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Before, I thought the most of my problems was learning how to walk...
But now...

(6:21 PM) Ben Patrick:	I know...
I wish this had never happened.

(6:22 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	You do?
;;She looked a little surprised by what he had said as they made their way back;;

(6:22 PM) Ben Patrick:	Yeah, I'm just worried I can't do it... The fate of three worlds rests on our hands somehow? What the hell can I do to stop that?

(6:23 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	That Missingno guy must know. If we find him, he'll tell us everything we'll need to do....

(6:25 PM) Ben Patrick:	I hope the Temple of True Sight holds some important knowledge for us. to find.

(6:25 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	So do I. I... I... well. I thought... before I found all this out... maybe I could get used to living like this.

(6:25 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Her fur glowed with its coalish blush a bit;;

(6:26 PM) Ben Patrick:	Really? You seemed against wanting to stay here.

(6:26 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	I know. I act like that... I... don't like people knowing what I really want.

(6:26 PM) Ben Patrick:	Then why are you telling me now?

(6:27 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Well... I'm not sure. Things have just... gotten so serious. I would've become kind of okay with it before, I could've taken it... I'm saying... be-because...

(6:27 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	I can't handle this now... may-maybe..
.
(6:28 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She looked away from him, her face becoming overwhelmed with small tears;;

(6:30 PM) Ben Patrick:	I'm sorry I asked... I don't mean to make you feel uncomfortable.

(6:30 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	It's all right. It's just... a lot of stuff right now...

(6:32 PM) Ben Patrick:	I understand...

(6:33 PM) Ben Patrick:	And even through all of this... I can't help but be pleased... that, well... I probably get to spend more time with you... ;;Klopp blushed and turned the other way;;

(6:34 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Her fur became quite warm under his arm now, her coaly blush intensifying as she sheepishly looked in his direction for a bit, and saw that he was looking another way. Her face was awfully close to the back of his head;;
O-oh... well... that's... um... thank you.

(6:35 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	We could spend more time... as humans too though... um...

(6:35 PM) Ben Patrick:	We might not even live close to each other back on Gray.

(6:36 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Th-that's true...

(6:37 PM) Ben Patrick:	Sorry... it's a bad time to bring this up, isn't it.

(6:37 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	I um...
I don't know...

(6:38 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Why would you... want to spend more time with me?

(6:39 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;He turned even more red in the face... and couldn't help but turn back and look at her with an obvious blush in his face;;

(6:39 PM) Ben Patrick:	It was difficult to understand before... the... attraction I felt for you...

(6:40 PM) Ben Patrick:	But after seeing you protect me from Celest... I feel you care about me... and that I can trust you.

(6:41 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She was merely silent, not responding and looking at Klopp's blush for a few moments;;
;;Her own grew more intense;;

(6:44 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;He could feel her warmth coming off of her body, and it felt good on his own. He pulled her even closer to him with his paw and nuzzled into her warm cheek... he wasn't even thinking, just doing what felt natural;;

(6:45 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She was shocked, feeling more heat coming off of her as her tail and collar puffed out, releasing lots of steam;;

(6:48 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;As the steam released, the hot vapors brought Klopp to his senses, and he pulled away from Arylett, taking his paw from around her neck. He looked away again and blushed twice as red as ever before;;
...Sorry.

(6:49 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	I... we've only known each other for a few days...
How... can you feel that way?

(6:50 PM) Ben Patrick:	I... don't know... I'm sorry.

(6:50 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;Though they hadn't noticed, they were standing right in front of the cloth that held their beds, and Emilio and Applejay were in the distance, watching their tender moment;;

(6:51 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	Oh... we're here. I'm... uh... good night.

(6:51 PM) Arylett Dawnsborough:	;;She merely went into the bungalow without another word, and Emilio whooped a bit;;
(6:52 PM) Ben Patrick:	;;Klopp's ears perked up as he heard Emilio. He turned towards him and his face turned so red it was practically glowing in the night. He quickly dashed into the bungalow and layed down in his pile of hay;;