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—𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐄'𝐒 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓-𝐌𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 @hitasnag.bsky.social · Jul 17

“Ugh... really?”

Of all things... it's not like his team wasn't built to deal with them, but Flygon already had issues cooperating. If it sees an aggressive Ice type, survival instinct is taking over.

“Still... doesn't sound much different than before. Just a different place.”

Rui @seerofshadow.bsky.social · Jul 17

"In the Alola region. That is where I'm heading to once I finish up here. It is mostly water and ice types."

—𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐄'𝐒 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓-𝐌𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 @hitasnag.bsky.social · Jul 17

“Damn right I do. Makuhita left a helluva bruise on me...”

Not the first time he'd been attacked by a Pokémon, but damn did it hurt.

“So this speeds things up, I get that. But the catchin' has to happen first. So where are they.”

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—𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐄'𝐒 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓-𝐌𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 @hitasnag.bsky.social · Jul 17

Games..? It resents that! Greatly!

🐲 : “Fraaaaaahhhh.ᐟ.ᐟ.ᐟ”

This was a challenge, and it wasn't taking no for an answer, swooping right on in to swipe at its target with a Dragon Claw, aiming more for a reaction than a direct hit.

It was fast.

It could draw their attention a bit...

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—𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐄'𝐒 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓-𝐌𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 @hitasnag.bsky.social · Jul 17

(‘...no way whatever just happened was normal. And he's really actin' like it is. ...I gotta know.’)

Wes would ready a Pokeball, clutching it close before tossing it up in the air, letting out Flygon once more.

The dragon spreads its wings, and lets out a loud roar to get the bird's attention.

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—𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐄'𝐒 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓-𝐌𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 @hitasnag.bsky.social · Jul 17

(‘...not gettin' good vibes from him...’)

Wes would dismount Flygon, landing with a silent puff of dust before recalling the dragon to its ball.

Once he was on the ground, he darted a bit closer, keeping behind whatever cover he could while listening in.

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—𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐄'𝐒 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓-𝐌𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 @hitasnag.bsky.social · Jul 17

“..? Lady, you're wearing a Camerupt onesie and a fuckin' swimsuit underneath. I'm more interested than anythin'. Don't think fear would ever be part a' this.”

Shrug.

—𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐄'𝐒 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓-𝐌𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 @hitasnag.bsky.social · Jul 17

“Damn right I do. Makuhita left a helluva bruise on me...”

Not the first time he'd been attacked by a Pokémon, but damn did it hurt.

“So this speeds things up, I get that. But the catchin' has to happen first. So where are they.”

Rui @seerofshadow.bsky.social · Jul 16

"Exactly which is why I'm tracking them down. You know how dangerous Shadow Pokemon are. I can't let this sit."

—𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐄'𝐒 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓-𝐌𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 @hitasnag.bsky.social · Jul 16

“Mega What-now..? Oh, that.”

He barely knows about it. Just that it's something to do with Evolution, but temporary..? He'll ask someone later.

“Well, makin' more doesn't really sound great. Just sounds like more to run after and wrangle up...”

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—𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐄'𝐒 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓-𝐌𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 @hitasnag.bsky.social · Jul 16

*Casually bookmarking Wes' thread so I can watch this unfold.*

a man in a red shirt is eating something with his hand in his mouth .

ALT: a man in a red shirt is eating something with his hand in his mouth .

media.tenor.com

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—𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐄'𝐒 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓-𝐌𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 @hitasnag.bsky.social · Jul 16

scene, staying low as to remain out of sight...

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—𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐄'𝐒 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓-𝐌𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 @hitasnag.bsky.social · Jul 16

It reminded him of something else.

...and a certain someone wouldn't want him ignoring it. So, Wes looks to Flygon.

“Think we can take 'em long enough to ask questions..?”

🐲 : “Frrrah..!”

With a hum, the trainer- no, hunter, would nod, pulling his visor down before Flygon flies toward the,

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—𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐄'𝐒 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓-𝐌𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 @hitasnag.bsky.social · Jul 16

“...just what in the hell..?”

Flygon was still incredibly wary, having landed behind whatever parts of the landscape were still intact, be it a bush, a boulder- anything.

That was definitely a Moltres... but something was off.

And the way it just... overwhelmed, obliterated those Pokémon...

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—𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐄'𝐒 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓-𝐌𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 @hitasnag.bsky.social · Jul 16

“Mega What-now..? Oh, that.”

He barely knows about it. Just that it's something to do with Evolution, but temporary..? He'll ask someone later.

“Well, makin' more doesn't really sound great. Just sounds like more to run after and wrangle up...”

Rui @seerofshadow.bsky.social · Jul 16

She pouted at comment. Agate Village is a lovely place to visit!

"30 may not seem like much, but they're still making more. I do know Lovrina has a Shadow Sylveon and new information says Shaymin. Then I have a Shadow Mega Absol to deal with."

—𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐄'𝐒 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓-𝐌𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 @hitasnag.bsky.social · Jul 16

“Thirty, huh...”

He feels like there was about the same a few years ago..? He's not sure, though. That time all went by real fast.

“Gotta give the prof. credit, it looks like it takes some of the stress off. At least it doesn't take a detour to Agate. No offense, Ru.”

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—𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐄'𝐒 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓-𝐌𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 @hitasnag.bsky.social · Jul 16

Sick. So is there anything in particular to it, or do you just want me to hit the targets?

Or whatever happens to get in the way?

—𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐄'𝐒 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓-𝐌𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 @hitasnag.bsky.social · Jul 16

He's being dragged along.

He looks pretty bemused.

—𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐄'𝐒 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓-𝐌𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 @hitasnag.bsky.social · Jul 16

“Thirty, huh...”

He feels like there was about the same a few years ago..? He's not sure, though. That time all went by real fast.

“Gotta give the prof. credit, it looks like it takes some of the stress off. At least it doesn't take a detour to Agate. No offense, Ru.”

Rui @seerofshadow.bsky.social · Jul 15

"Exactly the case Wes. Once all the slots are filled and a steady flow runs through it'll help with purifying the Shadow Pokemon. I don't get the exact mechanics and honestly I prefer doing it my own way. But considering I have over 30 Shadow Pokemon to purify. I can't them all by hand."

—𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐄'𝐒 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓-𝐌𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 @hitasnag.bsky.social · Jul 15

“Then somethin' weak to Poison afterward, I'm guessin'.”

He would scratch the side of his head, squinting at the screen.

“I mean, ain't that confusin'. Sounds like the same kinda stuff ya look for in a battle.”

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—𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐄'𝐒 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓-𝐌𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 @hitasnag.bsky.social · Jul 15

“Shhhit, Flygon-”

Wes was ready for the lights to go out, admittedly. Now more than ever, was he glad Flygon usually opted to do its own thing, only going along with Wes when it truly mattered.

And in this case, it knew what to do, letting out a deafening Boom Burst to obliterate the debris!

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—𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐄'𝐒 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓-𝐌𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 @hitasnag.bsky.social · Jul 15

Wes couldn't even utter a word in time- Flygon had taken the reins once again, flapping its wings and flailing its tail around erratically as it dodged a few splinters and branches...

But then came whatever flew sky-high.

On its way back down, looking right about to crush the trainer...

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—𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐄'𝐒 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓-𝐌𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 @hitasnag.bsky.social · Jul 15

...without saying anything, Wes taps Flygon on the back of its neck, prompting it to look back at him. With a silent exchange of nods, Flygon lowers itself to the ground, silently approaching the scene of the battle...

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—𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐄'𝐒 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓-𝐌𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 @hitasnag.bsky.social · Jul 15

takes off toward the source of the noise they had just heard, staying high enough in the sky to stay out of sight to most trainers.

That's when he saw... something.

It was definitely a Pokémon, but with how bright that fire was burning, it was hard to tell exactly what...

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—𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐄'𝐒 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓-𝐌𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 @hitasnag.bsky.social · Jul 15

“Sonnuva-!! Flygon, for cryin' out-”

It was at this moment, trying desperately to pilot Flygon with minimal experience, that both Wes and his Pokémon stop dead in the air, Flygon hovering in place as it noticed the disturbance.

“...that was weird. Did you wanna-”

Before Wes can finish, Flygon

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Executive Archer @exarcherx.bsky.social · Jul 15

The corner of his lips curved into a wicked grin. This was going to be fun to watch.

"Moltres, use Sky Attack!"

In a matter of seconds Moltres was flying high into the clouds that a fireball with wings, preparing for his quick rush back down.

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—𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐄'𝐒 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓-𝐌𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 @hitasnag.bsky.social · Jul 15

🐲 : “Fweeeeehhh?!”

Oh, sweet Arceus, it was a dream come true! Wes didn't even have the time to react- Flygon swoops behind him, picking the trainer up on its back before flying up, up and away!

...it's a good thing he parked the bike... 💧

—𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐄'𝐒 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓-𝐌𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 @hitasnag.bsky.social · Jul 15

🐲 : “Fly! Frrraaahhh..!”

“Yeah, yeah, I know. If you'd listen for a second, you'd realize you're wastin' your breath.”

“...I wanna fly.”

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—𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐄'𝐒 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓-𝐌𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 @hitasnag.bsky.social · Jul 15

...like, on your own? That's sick.

Alright, sure, let's go shoot somethin'.

—𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐄'𝐒 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓-𝐌𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 @hitasnag.bsky.social · Jul 15

“Then somethin' weak to Poison afterward, I'm guessin'.”

He would scratch the side of his head, squinting at the screen.

“I mean, ain't that confusin'. Sounds like the same kinda stuff ya look for in a battle.”

Rui @seerofshadow.bsky.social · Jul 15

"Because I don't have any Shadow Pokemon right now. Basically how it works I set the Shadow Pokemon in the center. Then I have 4 slots around them. You need to make rhythmic flow around it. An example if I set Espeon in the top I'd want to have a poison type in the slot below it."

—𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐄'𝐒 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓-𝐌𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 @hitasnag.bsky.social · Jul 15

He figured that much.

There was no way in the world Agate Village wasn't blessed in some way, even Wes knew that. But that wasn't really the focus of the conversation, so he'd lean in to take a better look at the program being displayed on the monitor.

“...looks empty right now.”

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