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Ichigo waved as Akane left. She looked down at Hikaru "So how much of that were you watching you sneaky little darkrai?" she teased. "C'mon, we're going back to check on the humans, maybe you can play on some of their pokemon." They got back and she called out "Hey Takumi, wanna come with us too since those to seem... distracted. We are going to the pond to get some fresh water."

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Hikaru tilted his head. "Akane-neechan is always nice, and shows her emotions." he stated simply. She'd started to tear up when they first met.

Takumi looked over at Ichigo and nodded. "Sure, why not." he stated, getting up. Stretching, he yawned once more, before walking over to them. "Lead the way." he said, thinking back at how Akane acted. 'They're pretty much human, but with a more pokemon form...' he thought.

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Ichigo smiled and began walking off with Hikaru not really waiting for Takumi. When they got there Ichigo got really excited and took a nose dive into the lake. She watched the Luvdisc and Finneon swim through the water. After a couple of seconds she popped her head back up. "The waters nice if you want to take a dive," she called out and drank some of the water. She allowed herself to float on the waters surface and relax a bit.

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Artemis unplugged his headphones from his music player with a small jerk and handed it to Takumi. "I'm sure it wouldn't hurt. Just as long as you give it back to me afterwards," he said, smiling. "No running off with it." He wondered, would Di like music? She didn't seem like the type, but maybe she would. Artemis smiled to himself. He could show her that civilization wasn't all that bad.

Taking the gijinka's advice, he released his Pokemon from their Pokeballs. "You guys can find something to eat if you'd like. If you find any sour berries, save me some." His dragons spread out to find their favorite fruits and berries.

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Watching several of the Gijinka go, Seya quickly turned and walked back into the lab, Sable right at her side. Every so often her little parter would fend off an irritated ghost type. There was nothing special Seya say that she really wanted. There was a little trouble with a Gengar and a high level Misdreavous, but nothing bad at all for Sable.

Meanwhile, the human had found a large devise. The base was circular with computer after computer around it. The top of the base was flat, but up from it went a huge glass tube. Wires and tubes of all sorts hung down uselessly inside, looking well preserved from time. Everything, in fact, seemed like it would work with a little power. Maybe she could get an electric pokemon? No, there had to be a different way, one that the scientists used before...

Something in a dark corner caught her eye. A little stand, holding a thick book. Papers of all kinds made it up, and they were all simply strung together with a thin vine. Getting closer, this was under a glass tube as well, saving it from decay and wear. "Sable?" The pokemon trotted over, and used it's brute strength to force the tube up. It was just enough for Seya to duck under, and luckily it stayed as Sable followed. Quickly flipping through, she immediately knew what this was. It was a history of the scientists. All their research, and everything they learned... Exactly what she needed. Quickly, she picked it up and found a large computer she had seen before. There was a small, almost unnoticable door where one could go beneath and see wires. Opening this, Sable took care if a few bug pokemon, but it was good enough for her to hide the book here.

Standing up again, she went to the beds where Artemis had been before, laying down herself with Sable curling up on her stomach, looking inconspicuous to anyone who might cone looking.

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Di looked down on the haunted place. Now the building itself was easily hidden by her outstretched pinky finger, and the people were little specks. It was getting hot now, and she fanned herself with one hand. Her Oran berries were gone now, and she was considering turning back. Already she had gained several levels, though only barely. She'd eaten several berries on her own in the heat of battle. Her opponents were much higher leveled than her, which is why she never came this way usually. The forest and cave pokemon were much easier, even if it took a little longer.

Just as she turned, she heard an angry roar behind her. Without even turning to face the Charzard, she started running as fast as she could. Already injured, this was not the ideal situation. The sound of wings close behind and above her let her know that it wasn't letting her escape the battle. Still, she pushed on faster, jumping rocks, sliding down slopes, and crashing through patches of dry grass. The dragon used Flamethrower, and she stayed just ahead of the attack, ending with it only singeing her bare heals. It roared with irritation and began flying lower after her. The best Di could thinknof was to drop. It zoomed over top of her, unable to stop or react fast enough. Grabbing onto it's tail, she scrambled onto it's back. Enraged, Charizard tried spiraling to get her off, but she only held on tighter to it's long neck. Desperate, she tried every strong move she knew. Crunch, DragonRage, Headbut... And all the while it flew higher. The ascent slowed as the beast tired.

Finally, with one last Dragon Breath, her opponent was defeated. Unfortunately, she was also burned quite a bit, on bad health, and now several hundred feet above the ground on top of a fainted pokemon. Holding on for dear life, she did her best to keep it's wings open to slow their fall, but also braced for impact, her eyes tightly closed as they hit the volcano path.

The poor creature had taken the brunt of the fall, but seemed fine. It was very sturdy. However, Di stumbled off and dragged herself back onto the path, wiping a small cut on her face with one sooty hand. Everything was sore. Right now she needed more than sleep. She should have brought rawst berries. Along she staggered wearily, headed back to the haunted place. Seeing her, the pokemon around backed off. Anything to approach quickly scrambled away, finding her as nasty as an injured Arcanine. Not to mention, she had earned the respect of many onlookers.

((To put this in non pokemon terms, to mess with Di right now would be like messing with a scared, injured Pit Bull who already didn't like you. Not a good idea. >.<U))

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Takumi nodded and took the device. "I'll give it back when I see you later." he said, and took off after Ichigo and Hikaru. He arrived in time to see Hikaru sticking his feet in the water. "You don't like to swimming?" he asked.

Hikaru looked up. "I'm not sure if I'll be able to stop from shocking anything if I go in when others are in the water. I normally go in water when I'm the only one in." he stated a little sadly.

Takumi smiled, as he took off his coat and shirt. "Well you can ask Rin for some help. She can go in the water with others. She likes to float around." he chuckled, removing his belt, and taking off his jeans. With that he jumped into the water with a carefree laugh. "Ahhh....that's nice..." he said with a sigh as he flung his head back, trying to get the wet hair away from his face.

Hikaru tilted his head thinking about it before he got up and wandered over to Rin, to ask her about teaching him to control his electric powers a bit better. He didn't want to hurt anyone when playing with them, so why not?

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Ichigo swam freely through the water as Takumi jumped in. It felt nice, since she has been so caught up with the humans she hasn't socked herself in a while. She hasn't had someone to swim with for a while either. She went back under water and swam near Takumi and popped out of the water. She quickly splashed him in the face and went back under trying not to loose her breath from giggling. She loved playing with people in the water but hardly ever got a chance to.

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Takumi grinned, shaking his head, to get the water out of his eyes, before he ducked under the water after her. Opening his eyes, he smirked when he saw her. He swam up behind her and grabbed her leg, yanking it once before darting away and coming up for breath, laughing.

Hikaru was with Rin, looking over at Ichigo and Takumi. He sighed before looking back over at the shiny Luxray. "So I just have to focus?" he asked. She nodded and steped into a puddle that had been made a while ago. Nothing happened. She jerked her head, and gestured for Hikaru to try. Hesitantly Hikaru stepped closer and stood in the water, closing his eyes. He could feel the electricity that was his natural power rise up and try to lash out, but he forced it down concentrating. Opening his eyes after a minute he grinned happily when there was no smoke from electrocuting the water. "I did it!" he cheered happily, grabbing Rin around the neck in a hug.

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Ichigo felt a tug on her leg and figured it was Takumi. She popped upfor a breath and Quickly went back down before he went up for his breath. She swam over to him quickly and tugged his leg down so he was under water too. She swam around him a few times before darting away. She popped back up allowed herself to laugh a bit and just floated for a little, waiting.

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Takumi came up for air, laughing. Turning in a circle he was going to go after Ichigo again when something small landed on his back, pushing him face down into the water.

Hikaru burst out laughing, happily grabbing a hold of Takumi's neck, in a tight but not a choking hold. Takumi lifted his head and grinned, looking over at the head next to his. "So, did talking to Rin help?" he asked.

Hikaru nodded. "Yup!" he cheered as there was a giant splash as Rin landed in the water, spraying Ichigo, Takumi, and Hikaru.

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Ichigo had a burst of laughter as Hikaru pushed Takumi's face under water and Rin splashed all of them. Before Takumi saw her too much she dived down and pulled him under again with Hikaru hanging onto him. She circled them and started swimming off. She was having to much fun and was past her happiness limit.

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Lein had returned later to watch the humans, but found the Eevee girl swimming around with one, and the Shinx seemed just as carefree. Well, the human didn't look bad with his shirt off. But really, could he let himself get shown up by some weird creature?

"Hey, mind if I join?" he asked casually, approaching the pond with a small wave to the group. Inside his head, he justified it because it meant he could keep closer to this threat, although if he was honest, he just wanted to join in the fun. "It's been a while since I had a good swim," he told them with a friendly smile.

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Now Di had reached the base of the Volcano. As she'd come down, a few small pokemon had thought to be brave and shoot small attacks at her, nicking her down a few health points at a time. Now she could barely stay awake. It would have been smart to get to the cave with the other Deinos, but it would require more work, and going up again in a different direction than she had come down. Rounding the haunted place, she gave up at the corner between the side and the front, sitting down in the shade and wiping the blood running from the cut on her face with the back of her hand.

"Damn Charizard..." she muttered to herself, breathing heavy. "So tired..." With her legs pulled up into almost a fetal position and hugging her knees loosely, she leaned her head back against the cold metal of the building. There was a passing thought that there might still be some berries around that Ichigo had gathered, but now she couldn't even bring herself to stand up again. Now she really wished she could learn Rest, or Roost, or Moonlight, or Aquaring, or one of those healing moves. Unfortunately, Deino's were made for destroying things, not helping them.

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Ichigo watched the Luxray gijinka came out. After he asked to join she grinned devilishly and dove under water she quickly swam to the edge of the lake and popped out near him and pulled him into the water. She giggled happily as he landed in the water. She jumped back in and swam around happily.

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Takumi snickered, watching Ichigo as she dove under the water and grabbed him. "Well I would've said go right ahead, but it seems there's no need. You're already soaked." he laughed, Hikaru nodding in agreement a smile on his face.

Rin lazily swam over, letting out a cry, to let herself be known by the Luxray gijinka.

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Ichigo laughed a little as Rin called out "I think someone's flirting with you she said to Lein laughing a bit. She swam away in a backstroke and enjoyed being in the water. "I love swimming but, I don't get to swim with others nearly enough," she said happily out loud. She smiled and dived under water again and watched the fish swim by.

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"I'll swim with you!" Hikaru announced. "You'll just have to teach me!" he said with determination. "Rin only taught me how to not spark the water and hurt all the pokemon and other gijinka's swimming!" he said happily.

Rin shot a small annoyed glance at Ichigo before yawning and swimming off.

Takumi snorted at Rins behavior as he held onto Hikaru's legs so he wouldn't fall off and land in the water. That could end up very badly.

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Lein laughed as he was pulled under. "Hey! You could at least wait until I'm ready!" Climbing out, looking like the soaking wet cat he basically was, he pulled off his shirt and pants, jumping in again with just his boxers, right into the middle of the pond, spraying water everywhere. Floating back up, he winked at Rin. "Hey, all the ladies love me. Though I consider Gijinka's more my type." With that, he laid back and let himself float, spitting a little fountain of water for fun effects.

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Rin growled again, glaring at Lein, stating the fact that she wasn't attracted to him.

Takumi laughed. "Oh, no. Rin's got someone back home doesn't she?" he teased. Rin whirled around and glared at him, snarling, though there was a slight tint to her fur.

Hikaru blinked. "Eh?" he asked, looking between Takumi, Lein, and Rin. He had no clue what was going on. He looked over at Ichigo to see if she had any clue.

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Ichigo popped out of the water near Hikaru. Ichigo laughed at the boys comments and said "Why don't you guys just swim in your clothes instead of just stripping. I'm swimming in my clothes." She said and splashed Takumi and Lein lightly. "Come here Hikaru, I'll show you how to swim in a little more shallow water," she said and held out an arm for him to hang onto, "You wanna learn to dive too or just swim on the water top?"

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Takumi let go of Hikaru's legs as the boy, latched onto Ichigo. He stretched his neck, before replying. "Well, I only have those and another pair of clothes in my bag, because all of my other clothing was on the boat, and that's gone now." he said with a shrug, before diving underwater again, before emerging a few feet away.

Hikaru latched onto Ichigo, looking up at her. "Uhh...Well I guess just start with swimming." he stated.

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