#ati: vibria

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Battle: Start!

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Later That Day...

I'm a bit to blame on that too, I didn't exactly prep you guys with some decent counters...

A lot of people and a lot of pokemon got us here. It'd be a disservice to them to just throw in the towel right now.

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(@askstormscall) Susano @ Nate and Crew: Watching the dragons battle, the old Legend felt an itch. It had been a long time since the Lugia had the urge to fight. There was a look towards the Rayquaza, Queztal overhead. They had no intentions of battling full out, this island wouldn't be able to handle it. Maybe just a taste of it. There was a slight smile as the Lugia spoke addressing the human. "I wish to battle. I will not go overboard but perhaps they would not mind testing their mettle against the likes of me." A grin, a show of teeth as the Lugia spread their wings.

[Before Nat could form much of a response, a clamor of heavy footfalls drew closer and passed him by.]

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I'll put the details under the cut but it's cameo time!!

I'll try to get as many in as possible but I'm one person who works during the day, so if I miss someone don't take it personally! There's gonna be more chances for cameos soon ;)c

Real simple call!! The basics would be, in an ask:

- your blog

- a character (and their trainer if there is one they battle with)

- their moveset (if there are rotating moves, just 4 is fine)

- which dragon they want to spar with

You're also welcome to send in a fully-fledged ask, but I will be VERY selective on which ones I do responses for.

See y'all out there c:

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(@ask-sarah-and-co) sarah @ nat

Nat is greeted by an excited gasp from the younger trainer, “You like dragon types too?!” She glances around, “Do you have any? Do they live around here? Can you tell me what they’re like?” She gasps excitedly, “I can tell you about mine too, in return!” She pauses, realizing she’s been rambling, and grins sheepishly. “Only I f you want to, of course.”

[In their excitement, Nat launches himself over the rocks he was balancing on and into the grass below. The fibers cushion his fall as they look up to Sarah as if nothing happened.]

Yeah! My dragons are staying here for the time being. We've been training for a while now, and the warm weather does wonders on 'em.

[He sits up quickly, pointing to different areas of the cave.]

They all enjoy each other's company, which makes things easier in terms of training together and getting ready for matches. This is actually the first time they all get to battle as a unit, before it was just Draco, Vibria, Thyrus, and Okeanos back in the day.

Oh!!! But tell me about your dragons! Do you have them with you? You're more than welcome to bring them around here in the future if you want!

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[Nat's dragons have been added to the roster.]

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Meanwhile...

[It looks like training is going according to plan... sort of.]

[The askbox is open.]

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I get you're all excited, but hold on a moment!

You've all been training with each other a lot, it would do some good to have some friendly matches yeah?

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The Next Day...

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[A Mimikyu with an amazing cloak ;) @Draco] The little Kyu keeps pace with Draco. "You know...folk say that you are the result of everything you ever do. Doesn't matter if it's big or small, good or bad, mundane or extraordinary. It all shapes you into who you are." The little kyu fidgets with its claws. "So...so when you're nervous of the future or scared of the past. You...you just need to lift your head and see where you are at; who you are with."

They puff up their chest, standing more straight, "So Draco. Lift up your head. See those around you. See their soft smiles, hear their joyous laughter and feel the warmth of their love. And know that no matter what has happened, you are surrounded by those who care." They beam with joy at Draco. "And no matter what comes your way, you can face it and continue to grow. Because everything that has come before has not stopped you from being the amazing 'Mon you are."

[The words seem to stir something deep in the dragon, Draco's gaze fixed forward. Something had changed and while she wasn't sure what it was, she knew it was for the better.]

[She then bent down closer to the Mimikyu.]

I can't... really begin to describe how much it means to me.

That's also a dashing cloak you got there, reminds me of someone I know, hah.

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(@ask-the-shiny-pokemons) Rimi @ Nat: "Oh, hi!" she smiles. "Honestly, I rarely see any humans, so it's good to see you.

A title trial? What it looks like? And how did ya managed to do this?"

These trials were made difficult in order to prove devotion and trust. Each family differs in how they go about it, but fasting is involved across the board.

Thankfully it was made known that I could have a lookout in case things went very wrong, and they almost did-I got scuffed pretty bad against a rock while going against the current.

Despite everything beforehand, I think this was the most difficult part. To sit under that sun after spending at least a few hours trying to fight currents, hardly any energy left due to not eating or drinking for a full day? It's rough. There's no shade, the rocks are uncomfortable, you're completely sapped of energy and have to fight to stay awake.

It's definitely an exercise of will, but you couldn't pay me to do it again!

[They laughed at the thought of it.]

But eventually the sun set, I could feel my skin get cooler as the wind and water picked up again. I was only told that I'd know when the trial would be over and didn't have anything to go with beyond that. I just had to trust that I could hold out until I saw it through.

I wasn't dreaming, but I wasn't entirely awake I'm sure. I could've been hallucinating-which wouldn't have surprised me with all the factors piling on me. I don't remember opening my eyes, but I saw this...leviathan of a Lugia. It was giant, with coral all over it. They swam or flew through the dark and circled a few times before disappearing, and then I "woke up" for lack of better words.

I learned after the fact that it was Guaban, one of the island titans.

I know in the future that I want to make this a little easier for whoever is next. We can do that, as long as the four families are in agreement to do so. Who knows, maybe it was even harder before the last leaders decided to make this their new trial.

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What thoughts are in his head?

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Nat hasn't had any pokemon hatch from eggs in a long time

he's VERY excited

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???: Oh, and watch out above, I’m getting some hostility off of you?

[Once outside of the cave for the final stretch, the duo slowed down as asked-the other participants passing them in no time.]

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Seika walks over to their partner, Alaka'i, and does a bit of sign language to ask a question. "This cave is full of dragons. I imagine you might know of a couple of them. Is that why you came with Nathaniel? If not, then perhaps you know a bit about this place? Care to tell me?"

They were planning to train us all and get back to our usual performance levels, with that tournament coming up and all, but Nat’ figured it would be nice to have everyone be around each other again after quite some time. 

Especially Draco. We get along just fine, but I know she missed the others very dearly. And they missed her too.