What will happen now?

(energy: 13-10=3)

Pokkoji had heard of a place called Pricklemist Hill when he was in Grassveil. He was curious about it and wanted to see what it was like. Maybe he would be able to get some training down there. Of course, the Caterpie didn't think about why it was named like that.

"Wooo, adventure time!!" A small green Pokemon was moving fast between the vegetation. He was excited about being in this new place. He wondered what he would encounter here. Wait, didn't he see that rock before? Or that old tree? He didn't know. The fog made it hard to get around but it didn't bother him. All he could think about was exploring and become stronger to become a great rescuer. He didn't even know where he was going. He didn't even notice he got himself completely lost.

Raze's Energy: 28 - 10 (entrance fee) = 18

Adamantine's Energy: 17 - 10 (entrance fee) = 7

It wasn't a surprise that Raze was lost... Again. Having met a very strange Pokémon earlier in town, he wasn't very trusting of this Beldum. Was this "Adamantine" really who it said it was? If that was true, the mouse felt comfortable around a guild member. "This might be either Pricklemist Hill, or... the end of the world. Not sure." the Electric type said jokingly. This seemed a lot like the place from last time, what with the misty hill and feeling of being watched. ...Nah, that's probably Adam staring at me with that eye again. he smiled, shrugging the feeling off.

"Yeah, I think this is the place. I've only been here once with a few friends, but there was already someone there who had an idea of where everything was. Now that I look again, it feels like I remember absolutely nothing." Raze said in an apologetic manner. The Steel type was eerily silent for the past few minutes, and a broken silence would have eased his nerves. During his first expedition here, he at least had a trusted companion with him; this time around, however, the Minun was exploring with a random stranger! Well... Here we go.


Adamantine... was really unimpressed. "You seem to be a bit scatterbrained at the moment, no? Perhaps I could navigate us in the right direction." it stated with a bored expression. It had neither spoken nor gestured Raze in any direction whatsoever. It wasn't to be rude, but the metal entity couldn't think of anything more to say. It was amazing how this mouse was so open to exploring with it, even after such a vague description of its occupation. "I sense the urge to travel this way. Someone seems to be up ahead, if my instincts are correct." the Beldum said in its monotone.

Then, a thought hit Adam; why wasn't Raze put off by its monotone? He seemed like the type to speak up about that regardless if he sounded rude or not. The mist swirled around and around, dulling the shine of the Beldum's body. Its Explorer Badge clung snugly to its chest via magnetism, also slightly dulled by the moisture in the air. It was at that moment when Adamantine picked up a sound... Celebration? Excitement? Whatever it was, Raze had not made the foreign cheer. "Stay wary, I am unaware as to the identity of the one who created that sound."

After his previous foray into a different type of terrain, his first experience down at the marsh, Deimos had felt more comfortable heading to a familiar locale for rest and recovery. The Absol had decided upon using Pricklemist as a sort of... Resting point, using it when and where needed for his own recovery and if he needed to lay low. The familiar ocean of pure white that lay before was familiar and comforting, being able to almost completely hide him, a benefit he appreciated all too well.

Deimos was present at the base of the hill, the Reaper cloth in his possession now wrapped around the base of his horn, a simple idea he'd had to help make him a bit more distinguishable for others between his species. The Absol stretched, sensing the familiar airflow and markings upon the ground, including a few new ones.

"Time to find that old clearing again for recovery" The Absol muttered to itself, before taking his first steps to head on up the hill.

Pokkoji skidded to a halt. Did he just hear something? He was sure he heard some voices but where did they come from? The caterpie looked around. There is so much mist, I can't see a thing. Now, where are those Pokemon here? I need them to become stronger. Then Pokkoji heard some voice again.

That way! The Caterpie rushed to where he heard the sound come from. Because of the fog however, he couldn't see the Pokemon in front of him until it was too late. Wah, watch out!The caterpie yelled before bumping into a Pokemon. He fell over and landed on his back. He wriggled a bit before he managed to get up. Now who did he bump into? The Caterpie looked up at the stranger in front of him and tried to determine through the fog what kind of Pokemon it was.

Raze's Energy: 18

Adamantine's Energy: 7

"Why so weird all of a sudden...?" he asked, a puzzled expression. Maybe it was just his paranoia, but he could have sworn that he heard something. "Oh. Well, I'm gonna go look." Walking cautiously through the fog, Raze could feel Adamantine following behind with a scanning view of the area. The mist seemed to stop all sense of vision... At least in this part. Earlier when approaching the hill, there were some clear spots in the fog that allowed for somewhat acceptable viewing distance. Heh, can't wait until I get to one of those- he thought, only to stop dead in his tracks and fall backwards. Something had bumped into him.

Though it would be demeaning to say that the Electric type cowered behind his Beldum companion like a scared little kid, it couldn't be farther from the truth. W-What was that?! he thought in a panicked manner, keeping the metal entity between him and the Pokémon at all times. "S-Stay back, I've got moves and I know how to use them!" It was a weak threat, almost sounding like a child would spout them to sound tough, but the best he could manage.


...Was Raze being serious? One bump into a tiny Caterpie and he uses it as a Pokémon shield? The Steel type let out an audible sigh, shaking its head. "My apologies, little one. My companion here is just a bit shaken up from the surrounding environment, please excuse his actions. I am Adamantine, and this is Raze." it stated, floating out of the way to reveal the Minun shaking on the spot. This is just embarrassing... the robotic-like Pokémon thought. If its species could blush, Adam would have a brilliant vermillion staining its face.

If Raze was constantly acting like this, the Beldum was going to snap sooner or later. Maybe with having more allies in the group, he would calm down a bit. The idea was too good to pass up, so Adamantine decided to take a shot at it. "You are an explorer as well, no? Well, perhaps you may care to join us for our expedition today? I do see strength in numbers, especially in a dungeon such as this." The metal entity secretly prayed that the Caterpie would accept. Having to act as a barrier between Raze and ferals nonstop would get old fast.

Deimos ascended the hill, moving cautiously, constantly checking his surroundings in case of movement. From a prior encounter he knew he couldn't sense everything with his abilities eye so to speak. He still had that sight in his mind... A being moving as a shadow, no disruptions, no clues to it's presence.

His thoughts were soon interrupted by voices up ahead, causing the Absol to come to an immediate halt. Some form of threat, an apology with an invitation... It didn't seem to be Ferals at least, he'd not particularly had the best encounter with them last time. The still healing incisions on his side was proof enough of that.

"More people... Fortunately I'm not on the hunt for targets today" The Absol muttered, before he resumed moving, having to go right past this little group if he was to reach the clearing he wanted to get to.

Pokkoji laughed a bit as the Pokemon he collided with was hiding behind a different Pokemon. He didn't recognize neither of them. He wondered what species they were. The weird blue looking one started talking to him in a monotonous voice. It was weird to listen to. Pokko turned his attention to it? "It's fine. Nice to meet you. I'm Pokkoji but you can call me Pokko." Then Pokko turned his attention to the small Pokemon. "Sorry I ran into you. I was really excited about exploring here, you see?" Pokko bounced up a bit as he said that. "So, what Pokemon are you? Huh? Huh?" The Caterpie asked both of them. As always the Caterpie didn't know who he was talking to.

Pokkoji looked at the weird floating blue thing as it asked in it's monotonous voice if he wanted to explore with them."yes, I came to this place to explore and become stronger. Exploring with others sounds fun. I would love to join." The young Caterpie bounced up and down from excitement. He was really happy to have found others to explore with.

Then he noticed something else coming their way. It was another Pokemon. This one has long, white fur and was pretty big. Pokkoji rushed towards it. Something told him that this was not a feral. "Hey, I'm Pokkoji. Who are you? I never saw a Pokemon like you before? What are you?" The energetic Caterpie said as he was bouncing up and down around the white Pokemon.

Raze's Energy: 18

Adamantine's Energy: 7

Seeing the species of the stranger made Raze almost sigh and facepalm simultaneously. He had been scared by a tiny Caterpie? Adamantine's comment only made him feel more embarrassed. This place isn't unnerving at all! he thought with a sigh, barely recalling that it was a lie from his suspicions of Ghost types. They seemed common around the area, but that was why he had brought the Beldum along as well, right? Swiftly moving out from behind the Steel type, the Minun regained his composure and adjusted his cape.

"Hehe, s-sorry about that! This place just gives me the creeps sometimes. Name's Raze!" he said with a cheery tone. If the Cheering Pokémon was going to look like a coward for now, he might as well not sound like he was denying it. "And species-wise, I'm a Minun and Adam here's a Beldum." This was a weird question to ask, though; shouldn't Pokkoji know basic knowledge like species? Raze decided against asking why he would ask and just smiled.


Adamantine had nothing more to say at the moment, something that had been happening a lot today. Was it just a coincidence? Did the metal entity just enjoy the silence? A question like that couldn't simply be answered in its current state. It simply nodded with a somewhat pleased expression. An advantage in combat (and in keeping Raze in check) could be discovered from teamwork. With a nod, it turned to its right and prepared to set out...

Just then, it locked eyes with an odd canine-like Pokémon with white fur and a dark blue protrusion from its head, signifying it as an Absol. ...If I remember correctly, they are said to predict when danger will strike. Only a fool would believe that they are the cause, so I, on the other hand, should not assume the worst with them. it thought, still keeping a studying gaze. Though wanting to say something desperately, Adamantine still could not find the words to come out.

As the Absol was forced to approach the group to get to his destination in any timely fashion, The Absol was expecting some form of questioning. He wasn't expecting a Caterpie to be here of all places. He simply shook his head and kept his answers to himself for the moment... Might as well identify the rest first.

From what he could see through the fog, he could make out two more forms. A minun... And a floating Beldum. It was an odd party for sure, though he had no reason to question it. Deimos began walking once again, wanting to just get to the clearing so he could rest... His wound wouldn't heal without it. Hopefully they wouldn't take his want for rest the wrong way... He wasn't trying to be rude on purpose, he just didn't want to get side tracked.

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Pokkoji was happy to have learned the species of the two Pokemon he would explore with. Pokkoji had so little knowledge over how things are outside the garden he grew up in. He didn't think about how he would seem towards others by asking these questions.

Pokkoji looked up at the white Pokemon. pokkoji didn't notice the Pokemon shook it's head. The Caterpie stopped bouncing around and stared at it as it started walking away. He felt a bit sad. He didn't like getting ignored.

Pokkoji crawled after the strange Pokemon. "Hello? Did you hear me?" The Caterpie asked the stranger. Maybe it was not a good idea to pester it like that but Pokkoji was too curious and wanted to get some kind of response. If the stranger didn't want to be around he should he should say so. Pokkoji might leave him alone then, or not.

Raze's Energy: 18

Adamantine's Energy: 7

Looking at what Pokkoji ran off to greet sent a chill up his spine, then caused him to relax. An Absol trudged along the path, something clearly wrong. Raze wasn't one to condemn it for being a cause of disaster, unlike most, but still was wary around those with rumors about their species. Besides, what's the worst that could happen? He already flinched from a tiny bug, used his new ally as a shield, and was paranoid. Meh, I've got nothing to lose. he thought with a shrug. Besides, I can't really put my finger on it, but something's off about this one...

Curiosity getting the better of him, the Minun addressed the stranger. "Hey, where you going?" he said. It wasn't as much of an attention grabber, but more of a way to start small talk and then ask what was wrong. After all, who would walk up to a stranger and say "Hey, you're walking around like you've got cuts in your side"? That, and he's ignoring Pokkoji like that. Something's definitely up!


Once again, the Beldum remained absolutely silent. This time, however, it was solely focused on determining the Absol's problem. Pokkoji and Raze's words passed right over its head as Adamantine's metal eye slowly and carefully studied the figure. The robotic-like Pokémon's eye in the mist allowed the portion of its body to glow an ominous scarlet. Of course, this may have looked scary to some, Adam couldn't help it; no facial expressions (or any face whatsoever) meant that every single emotion looked exactly the same unless verbally specified.

"Raze, please desist." it spoke. The Electric type seemed like the type to just ask something without thinking. Pokkoji, on the other hand, just seemed flat-out concerned for the Disaster Pokémon. "My apologies for that, Dark type; my companion is a bit insensitive when it comes to the matters of others around him." Adamantine stated, this time facing the Absol. It was true that Raze could have used some self control there, but the Beldum was powerless to stop him from lacking it anyways. All it could do was keep him in check for as long as possible.

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Deimos didn't speak whatsoever when he was spoken to by the odd group, only barely nodding as a response to Beldum's words. He knew that the Caterpie was still trying to address him, but he wasn't interested in pleasing a small Caterpie, not with his prior experience here. The Absol kept his wounded side facing away from them, having not accepted the golden ribbon from the Fletchinder when it offered it before, wanting to not have something that'd possibly affect his free movement or make him easy to identify.

The Absol turned his head to face away from them, sensing something with his mind's eye. "Where are you... You being of gas..." The Absol muttered under his breath as the Absol began mentally searching for it. He could sense it off to his right, a gas focused form, likely a spectral being. The Absol glared in it's direction, his wound an deep red that was easily visible in comparison to his white fur. The Absol began stepping forwards, spectral, razor sharp claws forming from his own front right.

Once he felt that he was in position, the Absol lashed out, seemingly at nothing. However, he felt the strike collide and a sudden screech of a Feral Haunter made it clear. The haunter found itself fallen to the ground, unconscious from the Shadow Claw attack. "Found you... You can't hide from my minds eye" The Absol commented. He was naturally being much more cautious than normal.

The Caterpie could sense a difference in the behavior of the white Pokemon. It was looking around as if it thought something was there. Pokkoji looked around. He could not see anything at all around here. What would the Absol be looking for? "Hey um....Is anything there?" He asked the stranger.

Pokkoji moved back as he saw some dark looking claws appeared on one of it's front paws, as if it wanted to attack something. But there was nothing there. What was that Pokemon thinking? The Caterpie was really confused as the white Pokemon seemed to attack thin air. He was thinking something might be wrong with the stranger, until a purple, gassy Pokemon appeared out of nowhere and dropped on the ground.

Of course, the Caterpie was impressed by this and crawled towards the stranger. "Wow, that was cool. I did not see that Pokemon but then you knew where it was and you attacked it and you took it out just like that. How did you do that? Would I be able to do that too? Tell me!" The Caterpie asked like the little child he was. He did not think there could be more ferals around nor did he really care at that moment.

Raze's Energy: 18 - 7 (rolls' results) = 11

Adamantine's Energy: 7 - 12 (rolls' results) = 0

...Well, this is awkward. Raze thought. First the Absol ignores Pokkoji and himself, then muttered something about gas? "Um... You sure that you're alright?" he asked, taking a step forward. Before he could even think, the Dark type slashed across the air with spectral claws. A form materialized in his view, taking the form of a Haunter, before collapsing onto the floor. As if by a reflex, the Minun darted backwards before falling on his rear. This stranger had found a ghost before it was even visible! I guess that the rumors are true! He really can sense danger before it happens! A little spooky, but cool!

The startling move left the Electric type at a loss for words. Not because of amazement at the Absol's abilities, but because of the fear that there were more ferals in the area. If there was one thing Raze knew, it's that they love to taunt him because of his fear. Not daring to turn around yet wishing to confirm his sense of security, he got up and adjusted his Joy Ribbon. "Heh, whoops... That was a little shocking, but I'm all good now!" he stated with a smile. The expression was the biggest lie he had expressed today, still unsure if everything was really okay like he had said.


Seeing the mouse fall was amusing to Adamantine, resulting in a small chuckle. It had confirmed its opinion of Absol and its ability to sense danger, and on top of that, seen a bit of comical relief to lighten the mood. Pokkoji and Raze both seemed impressed at how the Dark type managed to perform such a feat, but the Absol and Adam both knew exactly how he'd done it. "That was quite impressive, stranger. I admire your combat capabilities." it stated with a cheerful expression in its eye. Though it was boosted by the type advantage, the fact that one Shadow Claw managed to take down a Haunter was astounding.

Just then, Adamantine didn't feel so secure about the tranquility of the area. One look behind Raze confirmed its suspicions; the Beldum caught the sight of a Gastly reappearing into sight. "...Raze. Please do not turn around. It is most likely not hostile, but one wrong move can and will change its demeanor." The Gastly poked its tongue out at Adam in a taunting manner, following up with a somewhat playful Scary Face. The Steel type's ability, however, prevented it from being frightened in the slightest. Other Pokémon like Raze, on the other hand, might be a bit too frightened to move... And, of course, he hadn't listened to the metal entity at all, staring at the Ghost type frozen in place from fear. In a subtle manner as not to alert anyone else, Adam sighed and shook its head. This was going to be a long adventure if this kept happening.

Deimos stretched slightly, his focus still on the fallen Haunter. After double checking that it truly was out of the picture, Deimos glanced to the rest and listened to what they had to say. As the Caterpie started asking too many questions, He shook his head... Someone really needed to slow down. As the Minun tried to state he was fine now the Absol closed it's eyes and started concenctrating again, seeming to lack interest as to pointless conversation.

As the Beldum pointed out another being, Deimos sensed another familiar gassy form, this time matching the shape of a Gastly. "Do you require me to remove it from the equation?" The Absol finally spoke up, his tone a calm and collected as he turned, eyes still closed and his wound visible to them now, an occasional drip of red falling from it.