Team Eclipse Story - Act 1

Trainer X: It was another morning at the Elite Trainer's Academy, one filled with lessons to be learned and information to ingest. Golden hues would flicker open as the young man stirred from his slumber, slender digits would rake through the wild style of raven colored follicles. Forcing himself to sit up so he could make it class in time, he would focus upon the Sneasel curled up on his desk. The fog cast upon his mind from the detailed dreams would clear in mere seconds, recalling the events of the last few days. Graduation had sent most of the people home with papers stating they were 'Elite Trainers', while only the three honor students were asked to stay for an extensive program titled <b>Team Eclipse</b>. The Head Mistress had explained that they each now part of something greater then themselves, each Trainer serving as the extension of the desires to rid the world of organized crime. Gifted a Starter to serve as their partners in this endeavor, X had chosen Sneasel while the girl Pia had taken Skrelp. Slipping on his black leather jacket over his bare torso, feet would be stuffed into his shoes as he decided to go a start himself a pot of coffee in the Teacher's Lounge. Quick to stir with his Trainer now awake, the Dark/Ice-type Pokemon would leap forth to hang upon the man's shoulder as they exited the dorm. Snapping his Xtransceiver onto his right wrist, X would dial in both Night and Pia. As the screen showed a blank for the Head Mistress, he would be greeted with Pia's bed-head. "Get your ass out of bed, Sweet P. I am going to get some coffee ready for you. With the third student having to go home to bury a relative.. We now have to cover their work. Meet me out front near the fountain in ten minutes." Ending the hologram call, X would set the pot to brew upon entering the Teacher's Lounge and gathering the files left out for him by Head Mistress Night. Scanning over the report, he would sigh as it seemed they would be doing field work today. "Team Eclipse.." He'd mutter in a sarcastic tone, not a morning person by any means. Placing his shades over his face to avoid the glare of the sun, the man and his Sneasel would make their way outside with coffee in hand to await the other Team Eclipse Executive.

Trainer Pia: Yawning she was awoken by the ringing of her Xtransceiver and hit the button to take the call, rubbing her eyes she flickered the lids covering them and waited for her purple hues to adjust to the light streaming in the window. Hearing X bark her orders, she grumbled back to him and reluctantly got out of her bed and left the sheets all askew while she went to get a quick wash so she was ready. Leaving her Skrelp to have a few more minutes rest in his water bowl, she returned back from the bathroom after quickly throwing on a white summer type dress and some shoes. Picking up her brush she ran it through her mousy brown hair and softened the curls to make it look a little better, then grabbing her bag filled with papers and books and returning Skrelp to its Pokeball. She made her way outside to meet her comrade, shoes beating down the corridor as she ran to make it outside to the courtyard and shuffled over toward the fountain still looking a little tired. She sat on the edge of the fountain and looked toward her friend, it was awfully quiet without the other students rushing around and making the normal racket of a school. ''Fine I'm here. What needs my attention so early in the morning?'' She mumbled and brought out Skrelp's Pokeball, sendin him to play in the fountain as she waited to hear what on earth he wanted at this ungodly hour.

Trainer X: When she finally arrived, X would extend the mug of java intended for the fellow Executive out to her. After his hand was freed, he would pull the files currently tucked under his right arm out and handed them to her so she could look them over as he explained. "Team Rocket has been sighted at the Weather Institute in the region of Hoenn. As our first field mission, I want to make sure we are both up for the task. I'd assume our main objective is recon." Taking a casual sip of his coffee, those shielded golden hues glanced over as Sneasel would lean over the edge of the fountain to chitter at the Skrelp. It was pleasing to see their partners getting along, as most Pokeon Sneasel had met were greeted with instant hostility. "While we are there, I intend to attempt to increase my roster. I would suggest you do the same, Sweet P." Reaching into the inner pocket on the left side of his jacket, X would retrieve himself a single cigarette and place it between his lips. With a swift roll of the lighter's wheel, the flame sprang to life and quickly set the opposing end ablaze. Nothing better than a cancer stick to go along with his morning java. "But before we leave, let's speak with the Head Mistress just in case the files are lacking any additional information." With that, he would fall silent to allow the Poison-type preferring Trainer to read the sum of information provided on their mission.

Trainer Pia: She nodded and took the files from him and open up the envelope to look at the multitude of papers and photographs that told her about the mission she was going to be undertaking, reading through the information she was given she pursed her lips some and opened her bag bringing out a purple plastic case, pressing down the button on the front the lid popped open and to show the pair of thick rimmed, black spectacles that where inside. Picking them up from the case she snapped the lid shut and placed the case back inside of her messenger bag. Placing the pair of spectacles on her face and the frames sat snuggly on the bridge of her nose, now she could see she studied the photos of the building carefully looking for any hidden doors or tunnels the criminals may be using. ''Agreed that should go and speak with head mistress about it, she will be able to give us the full run down on what exactly they are supposed to be up to.'' She smiled and closed the file in her hands and stuffed it in her bag along with the other bits of paper and notes she was saving for some strange reason, she then pulled out a plastic container and pulled off the lid grabbing two Poffins and handing one to The Sneasel and the other to Her Skrelp petting them both on the head and giving them a warm smile. ''Okay ready when you are.'' She smiled and took a sip of her Coffee and called Skrelp back into it's Pokeball.

Night: Head Mistress Night walked down the steps of the academy. Two bags in her hands. Spying the others, heeled feet clicked across the concrete, each step sounded like a whip crack as she got closer. "I see you two are ready. I have arranged transportation for you both already. A boat is waiting at the docks and then a flight." Holding out the two bags for them. "Here is some new equipment. Cell phones and a new prototype Pokedex. More concentrated potions and sprays. I want you to field test all of this. And if it goes well then I can make a more." Dark elegant brow arching, it being the only expression the older female exhibited. Victoria Night, Head Mistress of Storm Coast Trainer's Academy. An intimidating woman to be sure. No emotions were ever given, except maybe a short temper. And it was mostly turned on the students that were late or acted up. But that was not all that made up the woman. Wanting to take down the criminal organizations that plagued the world, Team Eclipse was formed for this purpose. And now it was time to test out the just recently graduated and stationed pair. "Make sure to check in and send as much data as you can. Got it?"

Trainer X: The fact that Pia was a pack-rat who saved everything would make the man frown, not sure she should be bringing such information with them on this mission. For it went wrong, sensitive information could fall into the wrong hands. Sneasel would gratefully accept the Poffin, stuffing into his mouth and cooing in a pleasant tone to express his gratitude to the female Trainer. But as the Skerlp was recalled, he would swiftly move to perch the top half of his form back upon X's right shoulder. Those clicking heels would draw the young man's attention, spotting the Head Mistress of the academy making her way outside with bags in hand. Setting his empty mug upon the edge of the fountain, he would rise to his feet and casually move to intercept her approach. "Field testing during a mission, huh? So if something goes wrong?" He'd inquire, considering many things that could go horribly wrong while unable to handle the issues while the targets made their escape. Taking the black bag over the purple, he would hang the strap over his left shoulder and cast a sideways glance at the boat awaiting them at the docks. "I feel we'd stand a better chance if our other Executive was present. But we will not fail you, Head Mistress Night! Team Eclipse!" Belted the man, eager to get some action started as he turned and began to make his way towards the north shore. "I will touch base when we arrive in Hoenn."

Trainer Pia: Hearing the click of the heels she also stood up straight and at some sort of attention making sure she was looking presentable so she could receive the information from her head mistress, hearing her words she took the bag from her and peered inside of the satchel to look at the contents that it held. ''Yes Head Mistress! Go team Eclipse!" She smiled and took off her normal bag and ran to her room to go and dump the rest of her stuff in her room. Taking out the Pokeball she put on her mission clothes which wear a black t-shirt with a eclipsing moon on the back teamed with some black legging type pants.Grabbing her jacket she made her way back to the meeting point and to walk with X to start their first mission and picked up the file containing all of the information, she was more then nervous the feeling she was looking for was terrified as she hand't done anything like this before. With a deep breath she walked out the door Pokeball and field pack in hand she smiled toward her comrade and the stern looking Head mistress. ''Okay ready to go, is their anything else we need to know Ma'am?'' She smiled up toward the older woman and brushed her hair from her face.

Night: Shaking her head, hand raising to wave them off. "No. Just stay safe. Don't want my two top students to get hurt now would I?" Staring at X she smirked "You are a bright boy, I trust you know what to do. Besides, you are my best student." The older woman smirked. Ushering them toward the boat, Victoria would watch them leave. That small smirk turned into a wide mysterious grin. Saying to herself. "With the way this project is going... this might just work. I will eliminate the competition and be the only one left standing. Now to keep those two on track and none the wiser." Turning as they disappeared from view, she made her way back into the academy. Walking through the now empty halls, as it was break time and the rest of the attendees were home for the holidays, well... with a few exceptions. The soft clicking echoing across the elegant tiles and then muffled by the intricate rugs. Stopping in front of her office, the door opened and she stepped inside. After it was closed, a loud snap sounded as it was locked. Moving to her desk, sitting down in the plush chair, a hand moved forward to tap at the laptop sitting there. "Yes... they have been sent on their first mission." Head nodding as she listened. "Don't worry... I have high hopes and expectations of them. They will get the job done. You just keep sending the funds, and I will do the rest." Silent once more as the other spoke. Who was she talking to? And why were they so interested in the Team Eclipse project? Who knew, but one thing is for sure, Victoria was rather happy with the results of her experiments. And if the field testing goes well, then that is just another bonus. "I will report in again once they are back or they send me information while out." Quickly tapping off the communications, the Head Mistress turned to look out the window. So much has happened and so much still needed to be done. But progress was always the key to anything, and for sure there had been leaps and bounds in that department. That smile still gleaming on her lips. Three Pokeballs sat on her desk, her hand moved to tap one and Murkrow popped out, standing on the surface of the desk. Her hand moving to pet along the bird's head and she just spoke idly to it. "Soon... everything will fall into place soon. But for now, we wait don't we?" A soft coo issuing as a single digit flicks under the Pokemon's chin in an affectionate manner. Ruffling itself up and giving a single reply "Murkrow!" Head pivoting on the y-axis so gaze caught the creature from the corner of her eye. Hand moving up to brush back the raven black locks from stern but delicate features. "My thoughts exactly old friend."

Trainer X: He knew he'd likely catch an earful from the Head Mistress for not waiting around to be dismissed, but he had too much fire burning in his soul to stand around waiting on formalities. Sneasel could sense his Trainer's eagerness, causing him to shudder in shared excitement. Shoes would thud loudly upon the wooden boards of the dock, announcing his arrival to the scruffy old captain. Arching a brow as the two would seem to be locked in a staring contest, the man would be the first to look away as he motioned for the young man to board. Hoping down onto the deck, he would turn to see Pia making her way towards them and muttered, "It is just the two of us." When she finally arrive, he would offer his right hand up to her and assisted the female Executive in making the three foot drop down onto the rocking vessel. Releasing her hand, he would turn from her and move off to inspect the small ship. Making his way to the bow of the ship, he would set his back aside and opt to lay back against the  bay windows of the small cabin. Digging around in the bag provided, X would take mental note of the contents and their various intended uses. Having his own stockade of Dusk Balls on hand, he was hopeful to capture at least one new partner on this endeavor. As the boat left the small port, he would close his eyes and lean back to get some additional rest during their travels.