Tiger sighed and nodded in response to Mira before replying to Mel
"this ribbon marks a guardian for a region. A guardian's job is to
protect and defend the legends of their region. I'm Johto's
guardian. I've been Johto's guardian since I was thirteen" he
admitted with a sigh. "I got it after Ho-Oh was freed."
Z knocked on Tigers door “geez they’re as crazy as ever.” She
mumbled as she waited for someone to answer. The Glaceon That was
on her shoulder now across Z’s shoulders asleep.
Riu jabbed Mel with his elbow, a bit violently. "That's your
only answer?"
"Sorry, right. Why in the name of Arceus's wooly socks did you
not tell us about this." Mel ground out, glaring at the ribbon.
She turned to face Riu. "Better?"
Tiger jumped in shock and looked guilty. "I couldn't tell anyone.
I-I was told to not say while Raikou was missing." He said quickly
and looked at the ground. He placed his hand on his forehead and
groaned. "I wasn't allowed to say anything while Raikou was
missing, and the original Raikou is dead." He whispered hollowly.
What kind of guardian am I?
"Okay, to be fair, I WORE MINE ON THE OUTSIDE OF MY BAG EVER
SINCE I GOT IT BEFORE KALOS, AND NO ONE NOTICED. I just
considered you guys unobservant. Tiger was... More secretive," Mira
shrugged. "...The legends choose you. I was chosen after I rescued
the legendary bird trio from Rocket," She answered Ro.
"That sounds about right. Mira's been pretty good about staying
alive, but she has her moments," Toka shrugged.
Z opened the door “sup.” She said fixing her hair which had fallen
over a small bit to the right where it was clipped very close to
her scalp. “Long time no see, what I miss?”
The Glaceon on her shoulder looked up and tilted her head to the
side
(Btw her hair is like that edgy hair style but not very long on the
one side so it only goes down to her chin)
"Z, your hair. It's a mess. No offense." Mel called over. She
grimaced. "Yeah, sorry about that by the way. I didn't see the
flamethrower until after my hair was on fire."
Riu yawned. "I don't think it's a big deal. We've all met
legendaries before. Some more than
others, clearly. I thought the ribbon was just supposed to
make you look cool or something." He shrugged.
Tiger looked up and noticed Z and Mel's hair, but decided against
saying anything. He got up and went to the kitchen with the Raikou
following him quickly. "Tiger wasn't trying to be
secretive." Cyndaquil squeaked in response to Mira, "Ho-Oh
threatened him by saying 'if you say anything about this ribbon, or
being Johto's guardian while Raikou is missing. Then the scar on
your arm wont be the only sacred fire scar you have' before flying
away. He wanted to say something about it to you guys, but he
couldn't. He was too afraid" he explained quietly and glanced
at Akio, who was standing by the archway that lead to the stairs.
The Lucario nodded and translated what Cyndaquil said to everyone.
“Wow, I guess me and Mel weren’t the only ones the went through
hell and back.” Z said leaning against the wall behind Mel then
scratched under her Glaceon’s chin, causing it to purr.
Tiger was putting some food into a bowl for Raikou when he heard
Mira. He sighed "Lugia, and Ho-Oh never mentioned who the other
guardians were. I really should have said something sooner" he
mumbled quietly and pet Raikou while the legend ate. "Though
something did happen to the legendaries here. The original Raikou
died... this little one is his replacement and I've got to raise
him" he sighed quietly and went back to the fridge where he put the
leftovers food for Raikou away.
"Of course we're not, it's us." Mel rolled her eyes in amusement,
attempting to flick her hair over her shoulder (only to fail. She
hated short hair). "Robert, Jamie, Ro, anything exciting happen in
Orre?" She asked curiously.