Ultimate Aries

Rik closed his eyes and shook his head. "You ask too many questions to answer in one sentance. Let's start from the beginning. 1) Yes, I can use as many partners as possible. 2)I'm after them because they're tyring to destroy the world. What better reason is there? 3) I'm Rik, that's Star. You interrupted us, but I think we're sufficiently derailed enough that the damage is done and we should move along. 4) If she knew that, she probably wouldn't be waiting right now, since the nurse would have been done already."

Rik noticed Star staring at him. "Sorry." He smiled. "I got a little carried away."

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lokuri

Star looked at the boy, feeling tons of mixed feelings. For one, she was shocked that he called her lady, like she was old. She was also confused to why Jib wanted to fight Team Galactic so much, knowing that Rik wanted to do it to save the world (obviously). Star was also happy that Rik had turned from Pokémon battle obsessed Rik to kind, "I need your help" Rik. Another feeling was concern, more specifically, for Glaceon.

"Nurse Joy took Glaceon to heal her wounds," Star replied to Jib's question. "Also, just as Rik mentioned, my name is Star, Star Marriott, not 'lady.' Pleased to meet you Jib Kitisha."

She suddenly heard a ding, followed by Nurse Joy entering the room behind her desk. A few seconds later, she burst out of the room, a joyful look on her face. Glaceon was sleeping soundly in her arms, no marks on her body. Thrilled, Star raced over to Nurse Joy.

"She was a still a bit tired, but is in perfect condition now," Nurse Joy announced. "Here are your other Pokémon as well. I also have this Pokémon food you can give her. Feed this to her when she wakes up."

"Thank you ever so much, Nurse Joy," Star beamed at Nurse Joy, a huge smile on her face. "I promise to feed her when she wakes up."

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Rik smirked as he watched her walk towards the nurse. "Et voila, the prodigal Pokémon returns." He turned to Jib. "We'll have much to discuss, but later. This is about to get very emotional, I can tell."

Rik walked up behind her, smiling softly. "That one looks healthy," he said, commeting on the Glaceon. "I take it that you're getting attached to it, then?" When she looked at him he continued. "That's a good thing. If you're going to be working with anyone, you should be kind to them, and Pokémon especially."

He turned back to Jib. "So, I can count you in." He looked back to Star. "What about you, milady?"

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Star smiled, glad thet the Glaceon was okay.

"Of course I will join you," She told Rik. "I hope I can be of help."

She then sat back down where she was before (never went into much detail where) and began petting the Pokémon. She giggled slightly as it unconciously snuggled her head in Star's jacket once more, sound asleep.

"I am just concern Glaceon wil not recognize me when she wakes up," Star said suddenly. "She must of been so sad when that evil person, whoever it was, tied her up and left her there. Poor thing."

Star then remembered how she at first wanted to find a rare Pokémon, or a Pokémon not found in these parts normally, and rub it in Rik's face. Now, she wanted to join his side, forgetting about "showing him up," and make sure the Glaceon was okay. It was shocking how much someone changed in a day or less.

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"Good. Make sure you're prepared, because we leave for Pastoria City tomorrow. I've got a bit of shopping to do, so if you'll excuse me..."

With that he left towards the department store. He had some serious resupplying to do if he was gong to support three trainers and all of their Pokémon. He didn't know how good either of them were, but he knew that even he needed healing items every once in a while.

And this gives me time to work things out.

He knew nothing about Jib. At all. Randomly a trainer had said he wanted to tag along to kick some Team Galactic ass, and Rik had accepted. There was no common ground, a bare-minimum introduction, and no conversation afterwards. The kid might as well have been the Jubilife TV CEO, for all he knew. It was never a good thing to go running off with no info at all; he had learned that lesson the hard way...

Star seemed agreeable, though. From what he'd seen of her she was kind and thoughtful, if a little ditzy. That, everyone knew, was the perfect kind of female to have around. It didn't even matter if she could do the "girly" things, since Rik was sure he could cook for three people easily.

And then was Rik's own personal problem. Star had experienced it firsthand. Hopefully there would be enough trainers on the road to keep him occupied enough not to battle his own comrades...

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"Good. Make sure you're prepared, because we leave for Pastoria City tomorrow. I've got a bit of shopping to do, so if you'll excuse me..."

Then Rik left.

Jib had nothing to do, he was already prepared, he had his pokémon, fully rested, he got some rest himself, what was there to do?

What else. Either sleep, or just talk with Star, There was another thing, but he couldn't even if he wanted to.

He chose to sleep.He was not in the mood to talk.

Be prepared? What if we were already prepared?What should we do then?
What a smart leader we have. he sighed as he thought to himself.
This Journey isn't going to be fun,nor happy, mostly depression,and sadness, maybe a few laughs here and there, a couple of smiles.Not many,At least from me. that was what he thought.

Hopefully something would happen so he wouldn't bore to death. He sat in a chair and tried to sleep.
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3 Seconds later.
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He couldn't sleep.
He knew he couldn't anyways, he already slept. Might as well just keep my
eyes closed and listen. I can get some info i guess that way, I guess.
As he thought, he did. He did as he said, waiting, waiting, waiting, sadly, waiting.

lokuri

Star watched as Rik left to do some talking. Sighing, she noticed her only companion had fallen asleep; that, or he just did not want to talk to her.

Let me see. I will be travelling with two boys. One is respectful, yet likes to fight as an introduction to people. The other just wants to take on Team Galastic. Other than that, he pretty much isn't a good companion. So far, he hasn't told us why he wants to fight them, his story, or anything. I mean, if you are going to eavesdrop, make sure you tell your reason for doing so in as much detail as possible. *Sigh* Atleast I do not care about where I sleep and what-not. I have gone camping tons of times, and I think it is a good way to train your Pokémon. I just happen to have that hideout to relax and think about stuff. It is also a good thing that technology has improved, and I can send all my stuff out of one hideout to another, easily. Plus, I have a hideout near every town, at the mid-point between them, even though I do not use them much. Ah, Glaceon is awake!

The light blue and greenish blue Pokémon blinked her eyes slowly, gazing up at Star. The Glaceon began struggling and crying at first, but Star calmed her down by humming and petting her, the fur on her body standing on end like needles at first. After awhile, she began talking in Pokémon language happily, as though she strusted Star.

"Do you want to travel with us, Glaceon?" Star asked as the Pokémon shook her head joyfully. "Huh, what is this?"

Star had not noticed a greenish blue ribbon (like the area around her legs) attached to the foot of the Pokémon. Looking closer, she saw the name "Evon" written on it.

"So you name is Evon?" Star asked, the Glaceon crying all of a sudden. "So, that is your name. I guess you hate it. How about I call you Eka? It can stand for Elegent. Kind. Angel! Does that sound okay to you?"

Glaceon merely cried happily at Star, then shook her head in a "yes" motion. Smiling, Star pet the Pokémon once more.

"Alright, I shall call you Eka from now on!" Star told her.

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Amazing how much he could spend in a single spree. He was glad he hadn't brought his sister along, or he probably wouldn't have enough to buy food. He had enough medical supplies for an army, and a clumsy one at that.

I just hope that they aren't quite that bad. I may have to teach them a few things...

On his way back to the Pokémon Center he saw something move in the darkness. He had a bit of a sixth sense for danger, and this screamed "trap" to him, but impulsiveness is its own downfall. He had to investigate.

The bushes were crawling with something. He couldn't tell what from his angle, but he knew that something was up. The large lump of darkness was moving towards the Pokémon Center. Then he saw the white uniforms.

Rik broke out into a dead sprint. He had to warn everyone. Dammit! Things are never easy, are they?

He bust through the sliding door alsmot before it opened and hurled a Pokéball into the middle of the doorway. When the white light cleared a large, black dog with horns on its head stood snarling; a Houndoom. Rik turned to everyone in the building and yelled "Everybody get DOWN!"

With the commotion the Galactic squad decided to jump out of the shadows and commence their attack. Rik was faster. "Karastin, Flamethrower!"

Out of the hellhound's mouth came a stream of fire, billowing out the door and towards the offending Galactic grunts. A few were too startled to do anythig but run away, but those that kept their wits about them brought out Pokéballs of their own.

This is why I needed allies... Rik thought as he primed Zaku's Pokéball.

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While Star waited for Rik to return, she decided to go outside. The sky was completly dark now, with some stars dotting the sky. She giggled as Eka raced ahead of her. She had headed west this time, to Route 215. On her way, she noticed the Veilstone Department Store and the back side of the Pokémon Gym. Once on Route 215, she let Eka wonder in the grass. She found a white horse Pokémon with flames for fur.

"A Ponyta, eh?" Star thought. "Perfect!"

Star smiled at Eka and replied, "Don't worry, give it everything you got!"

The ponyta took this time to hurl an ember attack at Eka. Crying in pain, Eka's fur began to spike a bit. She glared at the Ponyta and sped up with blinding speed at it, followed by forcing her body at it.

"Alright, nice quick attack Eka!" Star exclaimed. "Now, let's try it. Use Blizzard!"

Eka jumped back in fron of Star, opening her mouth. Huge chunks of ice came flying from her mouth and straight at the Ponyta. Since the Ponyta was a bit weak, it fainted from the attack. Star leaped up and down, hugging Eka.
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A little bit later...
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"Hey, Eka, do you hear something?" Star asked, suddenly hearing tons of feet stomping against the ground all around her. "I think something may be happening in town. Come on, that's enough training for now! Let's go see what's up!"

Star and Eka sneaked into town, noticing that they heard screams coming from the Pokémon Center. She saw people in white flashing by here and there, obviously in a major battle. With much effort, the two of them managed to make it inside the Pokémon Center, just as a battle was underway.

"Wh-what's going on?" Star questioned, dumb-founded.

((OOC: Star managed to teach Glaceon (Eka) how to use Blizzard and Quick Attack completly, as well as Hail. I guess that means tackle too :/ If "forcing her body at" counts as a tackle...I guess it does...))

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Star Left, Rik came, Battle starts, Star back. Jib thought of it as if it was a story.

" So, you need my help, or should i just watch?"

Jib was readying his pokéballs,ready to send out Slaph and Hiz, only if they asked for it though, he didn't want to interrupt Rik if he was having fun.

He stood silently,with anger building up just by looking at them.

((OOC: You said Bumb-founded, And i'm pretty sure it's alright, although four Moves in just, probably, a minute of battling O.o? ))