oo2 [Video/Action for Goldenrod] {backdated to sunset}

[freezetheskies]

--can't believe this...where's that map...

[Evening, Johto. It's about sunset as the video comes on, though it's pretty much by total accident. The owner of this gear, one obviously rumpled and tired Toushiro Hitsugaya, doesn't even notice the thing is recording as he tries to get the map from his bag. Of course, it's useless in the back alleys of Goldenrod, which is where he appears to, and judging from the expression on the face of his Golduck standing behind him, they're lost.

Yep. His sense of direction in a town this large that he's never been to, is absolute crap and he knows it if the expression on his face says anything about that.]

We'll have to turn back. Come on.

[He turns to leave the alleyway and retrace their steps, Golduck right behind him and the flashes of orange fur at his ankle showing his Growlithe is right at his side. But then the puppy stops suddenly, turning to the entrance of another alleyway that the sun is just shining through, growls, and darts into it before her trainer can grab her.]

Hey---tch.

[He chases after his Growlithe, only to stop when he gets halfway to her and appears to see something from the corner of his eye. He turns his head, but before either he or anyone watching can see what caught his attention, a cream streak darts out from the shadows and his Growlithe starts barking again.

Of course, it's too late to do anything about that, and Hitsugaya loses his footing as the streak, obviously some kind of quadrupedal pokémon, lashes out at his face. The gear goes flying from his hand and skitters across the ground, turning off upon impact with something but not before there's a tremendous crash, the sound of breaking glass, and a surprised cry from the young man in the alley. Seems trouble follows him wherever he goes.]

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[superboobies.livejournal.com]

[ CHEERFUL RANGIKU IS CHEERFUL. ]

Aah! You really think so?! It'd make a great accessory! I'm taking the ultra ball though, just because it looks the best~!

[freezetheskies.livejournal.com]

[AND GETTING AN EYEROLL FOR HER TROUBLES!]

It's something that's easy to carry back through however we arrive and leave. Does it matter what it looks like?

[superboobies.livejournal.com]

[ NOT THE EYEROLL CAPTAIN... ]

Of course it does. We're taking proof that there's another world out there. We need to make sure it looks as pleasing and realistic as possible. I'd take the Master Ball if I could~! Maybe we can seal Aizen in it!

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[gochuugoku.livejournal.com]

[China turns in his seat. Little Bi-Han sitting comfortably in his lap. He smiles a little.]

Of course I did, aru. I wanted to see if you would be okay or not.

[freezetheskies.livejournal.com]

[Hey, it's better than a glare, right? Maybe?]

Even if it could, we'd have no way of proving it hadn't been created in our world. It's highly unlikely that anyone would believe us, even with something from here.

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[freezetheskies.livejournal.com]

[Well that's...that's enough to get him to smile faintly; a guy who's still pretty much a stranger took this much time out of his day when he must have better things to do, to sit and wait for him. That doesn't happen often with people he doesn't know, really.]

The nurses said I'd be back to normal in a few weeks, so long as I don't aggravate the injury. I'm fine.

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[usedsuperpower.livejournal.com]

<sub>[The Seviper is more holding firm to keep the Golduck in place and to get in a hit rather than actually squeezing to harm. Teeth is able to take action even without his trainer to command him. He opens his mouth wide, among the two huge red fangs also displaying countless of tiny sharp teeth, all of which are turning black as the Seviper readies a Crunch.]

[There's a telltale red flash, followed by a strange, etheral sound, and the next moment a Mismagius is darting towards Hitsugaya with Stitch in tow. Hear that cackling laughter? They're not gonna let him get away easily.]</sub>

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[gochuugoku.livejournal.com]

That's a relief to hear then, aru.

Do you need any help to where you're staying, or do you plan to stay at the Center tonight?

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[freezetheskies.livejournal.com]

No, thank you. I can make it to the Hotel from here on my own. The rest can wait until morning.

[And it doesn't involve going back into those alleyways, either. Thank goodness for that.]

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[freezetheskies.livejournal.com]

[They're both readying attacks, but Golduck might just have the slightest advantage since Seviper's not squeezing to harm. The gem on his forehead is glowing brightly as he moves to headbutt the snake, and if Seviper wants to avoid the hit, he's going to have to let go and slither away quickly, because it's coming down fast and it's going to hurt if it hits.

While an easy escape would have been nice, Hitsugaya never expected it to work out that way. There's a reason he's got his Growlithe in his arms as he skids to a stop, and one word has her spitting embers all around. It's not likely to hit Stitch or his Mismagius, but that wasn't the idea. It's easier to dodge an attack when you can actually see it coming, even if it's in dim firelight and shadows, right?]

[superboobies.livejournal.com]

Where the hell would we find something like that in our world? If we have Byakyua back up our claims, then we automatically are believed by everyone!

[freezetheskies.livejournal.com]

[headshake. honestly...] What reason would they have to take his word? He may be a Taichou, but that alone isn't enough for his word to be taken as automatic truth.

[superboobies.livejournal.com]

Because, Byakuya never ever ever lies~! [ she says this quite cheerfully. ] He's always so serious so it'd be really impossible to even think that he'd lie or create something like this!

[freezetheskies.livejournal.com]

[A long pause, then he sighs and speaks quietly. That's what Momo said about Aizen, after all. Too many bad memories attached to it.]

I suppose. But don't count on that...he'd have to remember in order to say anything about this place.

[superboobies.livejournal.com]

[ She'll pretend not to notice this, as she doesn't really want the conversation to shift. ]

Nanao did when she came home, she even requested a week off to get over her shock. Hopefully he will too!

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[usedsuperpower.livejournal.com]

<sub>[Oh it hits alright. Good and hard and the Seviper is nearly down for the count. He's struck down to the ground, losing his grip on the Golduck enough for it to be able to fight itself out of his coils.]

[Meanwhile, the Mismagius emerges out of the fire, having successfully located the trainer and his Growlithe, and with eyes and mouth open wide she fires a Confuse Ray.]</sub>

[freezetheskies.livejournal.com]

[And neither does he, so he'll just take this little shift and latch on. Tightly. Even if he is surprised.]

Ise went home?

[When did this happen and why did she not mention it?]

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[freezetheskies.livejournal.com]

[And fight himself out of them is exactly what he does, falling flat on his face for a moment before he scrambles to get to his trainer before the Mismagius can. Not that he actually can, but it doesn't stop him from firing a Water Pulse at the ghost to get her away.

Of course, this also has the ill-effect of putting out the fires that Growlithe just got going, and with the puppy confused and trainer disoriented from the Confuse Ray, this might not be the best thing. If Stitch wants to get at Hitsugaya's stuff, now's his chance. Not that there's actually much in that bag; he hasn't stocked up on supplies lately and has nothing of value in there.]

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[usedsuperpower.livejournal.com]

<sub>[With an indignant hiss, the Mismagius turns to face the Golduck. She zeroes in on her attacker, eyes lighting up as she opens her mouth and lets out a horrifying wail that soon enough it transcends into a high-pitched Perish Song]

Stitch snatches the bag with way more force than necessary, shoving Hitsugaya aside to make matters more difficult for him, then turns tail to retrieve his nearly-knocked out and clearly disoriented Seviper.]</sub>

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[freezetheskies.livejournal.com]

[The high pitch of the Perish Song is enough to get Golduck to slam his webbed hands over where his ears have to be, but when his trainer hits the ground that idea is gone and he's...angry. Very angry.

Sorry, Stitch, but there is a hissing Golduck now launching a good amount of water at you in an attempt to knock you down. Will it work? Hard to say; it's hard to see and there isn't much pressure behind all that wet stuff, but the ground is still pretty slippery. If it hits, it might be enough...maybe. If his trainer can get up and get his bag back by then, that is. Not that it's going so well, that idea. Wet floors and disorientation don't mix, after all.]

[superboobies.livejournal.com]

For a week here, even though it was several months back home~!

[ ....so unhelpful ): ]

[freezetheskies.livejournal.com]

And you're sure of the time difference between here and there?

[Eh, he's used to that. And, hey, her mentioning this gives him something to think on, at least!]

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[used-glare.livejournal.com]

{ >:C oh no you don't. You're coming back with her. Where she can keep an eye on you.}

...I suppose you're right.

{And turning a corner sloooowly - the last thing she wants to do is tip over.}

{Good Pokemon, best frands! 'A' And she'll just glance over at them. Y u judgin'?}

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[freezetheskies.livejournal.com]

[Yes, well, hotel or Nanao-House, either way, he's not letting her carry him again. It's just that simple. He can limp! ...or the nurses can force him to use crutches. Whatever happens first.]

If your captain showed up here, can you honestly say you wouldn't get to him as fast as you could?

[Just...subtly leaning his weight in the direction opposite that they're turning. Counterbalance and all that!

Aaaand now they're looking away. Could be due to either Golduck's hissing or Nanao's looks, but still. No more judgin'!]

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[usedsuperpower.livejournal.com]

<sub>[The Seviper is called back, and thus saved from the Perish Song, just before the surprise water attack hits.

Stitch's literally sweeped of his feet, the water already covering the ground not helping in the least. He slips and falls and drops the bag, and it's pushed even farther away by the torrent of water. He's brought quite a bit over the ground by the water as well, trying and failing to get up.

The battle will be over in fifteen minutes if those affected by the Perish Song will remain out, and the Mismagius knows this. This does not stop her from angrily rushing headfirst at the Golduck, charging up a Shadow Ball.]</sub>