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Post by Ink on Jul 15, 2015 16:13:45 GMT
Leona listened to Jayce's words intently, though she was looking down at her food and eating it pointedly. It was good food, but it was a little to sweet for her tastes. And the spicy parts were a little exotic. all in all they meshed well but still just made for odd pairing in her eyes. To each their own though and she wouldn't waste food.
When Jayce finished talking she looked up to him, her hair falling in front of her eyes, a Cheshire smile creeping across her face. "But why help the victims when you can change the world and prevent them from ever being victimized... I'm all for helping those that truly need help, that have no means of protecting themselves, that can not get by alone, but Jayce my dear boy, that is not the case for most and if a person cannot defend themselves or at least try, they don't deserve your time. It's better put to solving the problem. Curing the plague, killing the snake itself... I'm talking stopping it all and creating a utopian world where there is no need for the corrupt to rise up, no way for them to do so. Everyone will be able to live in peace, day in day out, playing their part in the chaos that will keep the world running."
She set her plate to the side and sipped on her drink. "I need allies, I need people willing to do what it takes to make a difference. People not afraid to grow, get stronger, search for truth and power and then turn it against those that are ruining our world. I can't do this alone, But I'll try even if no one comes to aid me because it is what is right. Bringing light back is the true path. I can give you money, I can give you material wealth a plenty. whatever you want I can buy it, but you have to give me your time."
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Post by maestro on Jul 15, 2015 17:41:01 GMT
Jayce looked at the girl as if she had two heads. What? Me? Take down the Syndicate? Is this girl for real? He waved his hands in the air almost defensively "Oh no no no, I couldn't do anything to actually take down the Syndicate. I mean, I'm just one guy...even though I would prefer the Syndicate just up and leave so people could start smiling again" he said, trying to divert away from the offer.
Suddenly, Ridley began to crawl over to Jayce's chair and began to head butt it to get his attention. Jayce looked at his new friend with a puzzled look, to be met with a determined look on Ridley's face. "Oh...you....you think I should? I mean, you think I can make a difference?" Jayce inquired to a now nodding Ridley. Jayce just smiled and ran his hand through his long, black hair. "Alright...I guess you win" he said, chuckling at Ridley. He turned back to Leona and smiled a defeated smile "Alright, Frankie, if it is to help the people and Pokemon of the Region, I'll offer my assistance in whatever you plan to do. I have no positive ties with the Syndicate, and if their absence means people can have better lives, I'm all for it." Jayce stood up from his chair and extended his hand towards Leona, opening it up and lingering it in front of her "You have mine and Ridley's time"
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Post by Ink on Jul 15, 2015 18:03:40 GMT
Leona stood and shook Jayce's hand firmly. "Good. Glad we have an accord. Our next stop should be somewhere we can possibly pick up a new ally or two. I also would like to see if while we are in town I can get my hands on an Iron coat. I need to do some research on its point in aiding evolution. It would also help your friend there out. If not now then later. If we are going to be leaving, the question is where do we need to go if we wanted to capture another pokemon you think you could bond with?"
As she finished speaking the young man in the cast tumbled backwards out of the kitchen, his hair frizzed out in all directions. He landed on his back and on his stomach was another Arron. It had a slighly pinkish hue to its steel body and a cute bow on its head. "Oi...Xenia.. you're really heavy babe... we need to move before Bartz recharges..."
As if calling the devil a pretty woman in a 'i'm a princess' rocker apron stepped out of the back with a spikey haired pickachu on her shoulder. She waved a ladle at the man like a weapon. "What did I tell you about the Pie..."
Leona just blinked twice at this and started to head out, "I think that is cue for us to leave..."
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Post by maestro on Jul 15, 2015 19:19:00 GMT
Jayce pumped his fist into the air in front of himself confidently "I say we go wherever we can. I'll do my best to bond with any Pokemon that comes our way....you know...within reason..." he said as he began to imagine some more ill-mannered Pokemon ripping him limb from limb. Suddenly, the crashing and breaking of objects caught his attention and he, too, took that as there cue to leave. "Oh hey, they are fighting again...this never ends well for anyone, come on, let's get out of here before we end up in the hospital"
Before they left, Ridley took a glimpse at the female Aron and, if he were in a cartoon, his eyes would have been shaped like hearts. She was gorgeous, for an Aron. Cute, pink, and the bow really brought out her...shine? Ridley purred lovingly as he saw her, only to be picked up by Jayce, who was now struggling with the equivalent of an iron cannon ball in his arms. Ridley let out a sad sigh as he saw him be carried further and further away from the love of his life. Jayce looked down at him with a puzzled look "Hey man, what's eating you? Oh, is it that female Aron? Oh, you like her? Well I'll introduce you guys when we stop by next, how about that?" Jayce said to a now excited and nuzzling Ridley.
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Post by Ink on Jul 16, 2015 14:58:18 GMT
As they fled the scene of what surely was going to become a storm of entrees and tasty deserts, Leona kept an eye out for a good place to make a call unhindered. Spotting a small alcove between two stores where there were no people she stepped over and pulled out her cell phone. As she dialed she just raised a hand to Jayce to indicate she needed a moment.
When the phone connected and she was greeted she spoke, her tone changed a great deal and now held an air of power, arrogance and authority. "Listen carefully. I need you to send a Steel Coat to the Main Pokecenter in Peachtree city. Don't worry about express shipping it. I'm taking my time getting there so send it standard. Leave it under my name in our standard container with the palm scanner. That is all I need now." Without a thank you or goodbye she clicked the phone off and stuck it back in her pocket.
She turned back to Jayce and smiled lightly. "I think we'll go to Peachtree first. Maybe try our hand at some of the trainers in the gym there, perhaps find a new pokemon or two..."
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Post by maestro on Jul 16, 2015 16:55:14 GMT
When Leona was finished with her phone call, he thought it was rude of her to just hang up...but hey, who was he to judge. He gets slapped by girls all the time for complimenting their features, though he knew his vocabulary was often times less than flattering. "Peachtree City, eh? Sounds like a plan to me, what do you think Ridley?" he asked as he looked down at his Pokemon. Ridley just looked up with his wide eyes and just nodded in agreement. "Alright, it's settled. We're on the road to Peachtree City!" Jayce exclaimed.
Jayce immediately took a few steps forward with Ridley excited and walking beside him. Suddenly, Jayce stopped and paused for a moment, slowly turning back to Leona and Nuada "Uh...hey Frankie....which way to Peachtree City?" he inquired.
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Post by Ink on Jul 20, 2015 14:54:33 GMT
Leona looked past Jayce as he turned to her. He had been going the right direction, even if only on instinct perhaps but he had not spotted the police barricade up the road a ways that was stopping all pedestrians and vehicles. "Jayce, its cute that you think you need me to tell you where to go, I'm sure you know which way to go if you really just thought about it as you were starting off on the right foot, but can we please not walk into the obvious syndicate trap?"
She pointed out the flashing lights to him as she thought of some other way to get around this. Of course she could just have them air lifted out but she needed chances to run into wild pokemon. She suddenly had an idea. "Jayce, do you know of anywhere here they sell off road vehicles? Something like ATVs or Dune buggies?"
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Post by maestro on Jul 20, 2015 15:07:21 GMT
Jayce looked puzzled at Leona's words and he looked down at his feet "Wrong foot? Should I have stepped off with the left foot instead of right? Wait, why does it matter? Scientists are weird..." he mumbled to himself as his attention split between Leona and his feet. Ridley tugged at his pant leg to snap him back to reality just in time for Leona's question to enter his head.
"Oh? Hmm...well, there is the Chatot brand ATV dealership down the road. They sell giant ATVs, but they guzzle the gas and are widely thought of as compensation vehicles...but they are bulky and can get you where you need to go" he said, actually using his brain which was a clear strain on the proverbial hamster in the wheel upstairs. "Do you have a plan, Frankie?" he inquired.
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Post by Ink on Jul 20, 2015 15:21:07 GMT
"I do..."
Without much else to say she wandered on down the road in the direction he pointed until she came to the dealership Jayce had been speaking of. While yes the majority of their stock were massive atv's that were more tank than personal recreation, they did have a small smattering of hybrid personal sized ATV 4-wheelers of their specialized Sentret Hybrid brands that mixed a gas and electric engine with new style solar panels to help keep the battery charged. The Marygold corp had helped create these new solar panels and she had read the report on them. Very efficient. They only had a 5% loss of power transfer. Also very very very expensive.
She walked up to the saleseman near the Sentrets and smiled. She glanced over the available lines and then waved him over. He came cautiously, looking at her clothing as suspect. "What can i help you with my Miss?" Leona pointed to two of the 4 wheelers, a dark blue one and a indigo purple one. "I want those two, all the bells and whistles, full warentees, everything. Ok? You can fill out all the paperwork for me right? Just bring us the key's and have them filled with gas and we'll be on our way." She pulled out her bank card and handed it to him. He looked unamused until he spotted the name on the card and promptly turned and all but ran inside to get everything ready.
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Post by maestro on Jul 20, 2015 16:52:19 GMT
As Leona was doing the talking, Jayce and Ridley were inspecting all the other models of ATVs. They all ranged from massive tank ATVs to recreational off road ATVs. One caught Jayce's eye, however, it was a smaller 4 wheel ATV that was sitting on four cinder blocks instead of wheels. He wandered over and read the tag on the vehicle which read "Bidoof Model: Display Only. Safety Hazard". Jayce just shook his head, "Who would ever want this one? It looks like it wouldn't be worth anything on cinder blocks....and it looks ugly. What do you think, Ridley?" he inquired as he looked down to see Ridley growl in disgust.
When he saw Leona was finished with her 'negotiations', Jayce went over to her and smiled "So, I assume things went well? He seems to be off in a hurry. So, what is this plan of yours?" he inquired.
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Post by Ink on Jul 20, 2015 18:28:52 GMT
Leona ignored Jayce until the man came back with the keys. "Miss Marygold they are already full in the takes and fully charged. If you have any issues with them please let us know and we'll send our technicians out to your location no matter where you are. Have a wonderful day." The man handed her the keys and left. Leona then just tossed a set back to Jayce. "The blue one is yours, happy birthday."
With that she hopped onto her ATV threw the ignition and started off, knowing Jayce would follow her. Once she was within sight of the blockade again she cut off the road, down a hill and into the underbrush. They could follow the highway this way in the semi wild until they reached PeachTree. It would let them meet some pokemon and allow them time away from the city. They could get food and drink from the small little towns that cropped up between big towns on the routes. Most were just gas stops and food marts but they thrived in their own way.
For now it was nice to just drive with the wind in her hair and Nuada in her lap.
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Post by maestro on Jul 20, 2015 19:30:58 GMT
As Leona tossed him the keys, Jayce looked at the ATV and then looked down to Ridley "Is it my birthday? I haven't really thought of it. Wait, how does she know my birthday?!" Jayce exclaimed, Ridley just sighing in response.
As Jayce followed Leona, his mind began to wander with thoughts about his compatriot. She was a scientist, but she wasn't that super nerdy stereotypical scientist he had always seen in tv shows and movies. She knew how to talk to people, had money, and even knew how to ride an ATV (very well, he might add). This girl was an enigma to Jayce, one that he wasn't smart enough nor motivated enough to find out. All he knew is that he had a feeling about her, one that allowed him to put his trust in her to do something about the Syndicate...and that was a cause worthy enough for him to dedicate to.
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Post by Ink on Jul 21, 2015 15:37:54 GMT
The first day of their cross country trip went rather smoothly. they were able to make it to their first rest stop and fill up their tanks with no problems. Leon rented rooms for them in one of the small inns on the side of the road and the next morning they were off again. They seen nor heard anything from the syndicate, which was a good sign.
About halfway through the day Leona was stopped on a rock formation and had turned around to tell Jayce that she was gonna stop for lunch when the ground under her moved suddenly and she, along with her ATV were thrown sideways. She tumbled out of the way of the vehicle, but it caught Nueda and the poor pokemon was trapped under the flipped vehicle.
Looking to see what caused the earthshaking she saw that she had parked on a rhyhorn. It was now an angry Rhyhorn and she was without her defender. "Jayce... now would be a good time to put your little friend Ridley to the test...please..."
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Post by maestro on Jul 21, 2015 17:40:24 GMT
As the Rhyhorn emerged and tossed Leona's ATV over, Jayce immediately stopped his and jumped out, Ridley scurrying behind him. "Don't worry, Frankie, I'll handle this!" he said as he approached the Rhyhorn, waving his hands frantically. "Hey! Hey you..uh...rock...dude! Yeah, hey! Over here!" he yelled out to try to get its attention. The Rhyhorn, however, seemed to be more focused on the jerk who parked their vehicle on top of its back, and ignored Jayce as it began to stomp over towards Leona. It let out a roar as it was about to start a charge, Jayce now frantically looking around for something to grab its attention.
Suddenly, right before it started its charge, a small steel ball slammed into the side of the Rhyhorn, causing it to roar in pain and tumble sideways, away from Leona and Nuada. Ridley gave a threatening growl to the Rhyhorn, doing its best to mark the territory as his own. Jayce fist pumped in the air "Alright Ridley! That's it, do that again!...whatever that move was called!" Ridley wasn't even listening to Jayce, but was instead focused on staving off the Rhyhorn, who had now turned its aggression on the pint sized wrecking ball.
The Rhyhorn lowered its horn and began to charge at Ridley, who began to scurry up towards it to meet it halfway with its own Tackle attack. Both Pokemon locked, but the Rhyhorn's size was enough to over power Ridley and he was pushed aside. As this happened, Jayce ran over to Leona and her ATV, kneeling down and and checking on the girl. "Hey Frankie, you okay? Anything broken?" he inquired. "Oh....shit..." he said as he looked up and saw the Rhyhorn now turned its gaze to the two on the ground, stomping its foot for another charge. As it was about to take off, it roared in pain again as Ridley delivered another Tackle to its side and began rolling down a nearby hill with its opponent.
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Post by Ink on Jul 21, 2015 17:55:27 GMT
Leon tried to move but found that indeed something seemed to be broken. Her right leg. Of course she couldn't be sure, she did know that the pain of any movement or pressure on it was nearly unbearable. She didn't care though. She had to get to her ATV and check on Nueda. Tucking her self all together into a pole like formed she pushed of jayce and rolled down the hill to her ATV. This hurt like hell and her screams made this known to the world.
Through teary eyes she reached out under the ATV and her hand was licked. "Nu is here. Nu is stuck. Nu want out. Master Need Nu. Nu can't Change. Nu Stuck." With Nuada stuck she was no help. But she remembered that she had a large stash of capture balls with her. Research required pokemon. She got on out of her bag which was luckily on this side of the ATV and tossed it up at Jayce.
"Go and catch yourself a new friend. I'm... I'm gonna lay here and be all pretty and science and stuff..." She winced and then just laid back. She then spoke softly to Nuada. "Nuada, i am fine, mostly. The threat is being taken care of. Jace will come and flip the vehicle shortly. Calm yourself friend."
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