Fortem noticed the longing look in Azures eyes, and tried to reason
out why in his mind. Azure had been left behind during all of the
other temple adventures, and sitting in camp couldn't be all that
interesting... "Azure, did you want to go and explore the temple?"
Fortem asked, turning towards the suicune. "You've done a lot for
us in camp, but if you wanted to do something different... well, we
could organise a team or something to keep track of everything
or..." He paused, and his tail drooped down, as he mumbled a
'sorry'.
[Opal + Fortem]
"No. It's alright. Since we have no extra hands at camp, I'm one
who can fend off invaders. Plus there's a matter to taking care of
this amnesiac Weavile." He waved his head to the Weavile who was
laying on the ground near some tall grass
"We don't have to keep him if he's a nuisance." Cinnai added with a
shrug, her ears drooping slightly. She felt a bit guilty that she
ruined the Suicune's fun. "Hey, a team wouldn't be a bad idea
though! Would take some workload off your paws so you could explore
at least some." She agreed with Fortem despite Azure's protest.
[Cinnai]
"I'm afraid not. I need to analyse the things you guys have brought
back. Can't do that in battle." He responded. "Aaaaand I'm too lazy
to move. Sometimes."
Helda, having found nothing of interest, was making her way back to
camp. She could see it now, on the horizon, and there appeared to
be some new people. There was also a fox-like pokemon going into a
forest. She hesitated, though, when she heard the fox shout
'Riah!'. That was the Pikachu, wasn't it? Shaking her head, she
continued towards camp. It was his business - she shouldn't get
involved.
Riah approached the group, he was back from wherever he came from.
He looked tired, his eyes baring large bags of exhaustion. His eyes
were wide and he seemed to be shaking. “H-hey everyone,” He
stammered, a wide, jittery smile on his mouth as he spoke.
“E-Emerald, Azure, O-Opal and F-Fortem.. could you come with me?
Privately? F-for a moment?”
I’d be happy to stay and help! *Mamoru piped up from over next to
the Weavile* “I’m not that great at battle anyway...” *she
thought*
*Blade was laying off to the side, with his head settled on his
arms, he was thinking of his encounter and how the Litleo seemed
virtually unfazed by him...* “if a little tiny Litleo is not afraid
of me, why can’t some other mons be like that?” *he thought*
Your local humanoid arachnid of unidentifiable species
“Look, all I’m saying is, I’d commit Arson, but if there’s a Spider
in that house, I’m saving it”
-Spyder
Azure has authority, he’ll do. Riah’s heart was pounding.
Wandering into the bushes and turning to check Azure was following
away, his eyes narrowed and he seemed to shake more. “I need you to
kill me.” Riah hissed the words, looking away at the floor and
avoiding his gaze.
*Mamoru had been watching over the Weavile as they started to heal,
she felt like she had to, she hoped that they would turn out to be
alright*
*Blade picked his head up and looked at Emerald, then at Azure,
sensing his annoyance, then back at Emerald* hey there. *he said
politely, trying to start a conversation*
Your local humanoid arachnid of unidentifiable species
“Look, all I’m saying is, I’d commit Arson, but if there’s a Spider
in that house, I’m saving it”
-Spyder
*Mamoru smiled at the Weavile sleeping peacefully, she looked back
up and around the camp*
*Blade smiled* how’re ya doing? *he asked, not knowing much of
anything else to ask, he didn’t usually initiate the conversation*
Your local humanoid arachnid of unidentifiable species
“Look, all I’m saying is, I’d commit Arson, but if there’s a Spider
in that house, I’m saving it”
-Spyder
Good! *Blade said, he looked up at Mewtwo and stood up* “are we
getting prepared to leave?” *he thought*
*Mamoru continued sitting next to the Weavile*
Your local humanoid arachnid of unidentifiable species
“Look, all I’m saying is, I’d commit Arson, but if there’s a Spider
in that house, I’m saving it”
-Spyder
“Just do it. I can win us this war, by trading me for a more
valuable ally. Get rid of me.” His gaze was serious, his gaze was
blazing with exhaustion and determination, but it felt something
was clouding his thoughts. His wild smile was... unnatural. It made
the atmosphere feel uncomfortable, his shaking body pale.
[Riah]
Azure blinked. And turned away. "Flawed logic." He took a step
away. "Strength is measured in numbers. Even a little bit of
strength can serve to be useful in the long run." His cold eyes
opened. "Did you encounters with that Torracat really drove you
this far?"
[Everyone else]
"Yeah...we're almost ready to go." Mewtwo said. "We need to
explore....as quickly as we can."
Emerald stood up
*Blade nodded, dusting himself off and checking his bandages to
make sure they were still on and not loose*
*Mamoru stayed sitting by the Weavile, preparing to say that she
wanted to stay, in case someone asked*
Your local humanoid arachnid of unidentifiable species
“Look, all I’m saying is, I’d commit Arson, but if there’s a Spider
in that house, I’m saving it”
-Spyder
“Just. Erase. Me.” Riah’s eyes narrowed to slits, his cheeks
sparked for a moment. He appeared to have marks at his sides, where
someone had attacked him. Riah’s eyes flashed a strange blue for
just a moment.
Opal levitated close, so that only Raih and Azure could here him
“If you going to get your self killed, having the decency to do it
away from me and the others. Because as long as your in my sight
line, you won’t die. I refuse to let anyone else perish.” Opal
sounded slightly cold
Helda arrived in camp at exactly the wrong moment. She heard only
'Erase me', which made her stop in the middle of a step. Silently,
she padded over, standing a little way away, but close enough that
she could hear. She also made sure that Riah couldn't see her.