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Post by Parallel on Jan 2, 2012 21:15:46 GMT -5
Marlaey was sitting back relaxing in one of the bigger more comfy red chairs of the lounge. It had only been a few days since her Vulpix had hatched but she was still reeling from the experience. Now she had had two canine pokemon! Harper was unbelievably proud of his younger "sister" and never missed an opportunity to play with her. At that moment he was curled protectively around her at Marlaey's feet.
Thinking that maybe her pokemon would like something small to snack on she reached into her bag and began searching for her bags of pokemon food. When she'd found them she picked a few bowls from a nearby shelf and wandered back over to her seat. Harper sat up, and looked at her, knowing lunch was on the way. But her baby Vulpix was still sound asleep.
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Post by AJ on Jan 2, 2012 21:28:12 GMT -5
A weary AJ draged himself into the resting area of the trainers lounge with Kagu and Kura at his side. Suddenly, he spoted something beautiful! Something he simply must have! He rushed over to a young girl and without hesitation says "Hey! Thats a might comfortable looking chair you got there. WANT!!!!"
Kura walks over to the sleeping Vulpix and sniffs around. "Smells new". Kagu was hiding behind Kura after spotting the other growlithe.
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Post by Parallel on Jan 2, 2012 21:44:13 GMT -5
Marlaey looked up, startled by the approach of a strange young man. "There are plenty of other chairs around here y'know", she commented dryly. Harper had stood up at the presence of two other dog-like pokemon. His ears flattened back and raised his hackles slightly. When the Poochyena approached and sniffed his little sister Harper growled threateningly, moving between the two.
"Harper! There's no need for that, I'm sure he's not going to hurt her", Marlaey said, scooping the now yawning baby up into her arms. "I'm sorry about him, he's just become a big brother you see. My name's Marlaey by the way.
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Post by AJ on Jan 2, 2012 22:05:06 GMT -5
Kura, after seeing the unknown growlithes reaction, sat down and said "you shouldn't growl, you might scare my dear friend Kagu here". Kagu upon hearing his name, ran and took shelter under a table in hope that no more attention would come his way.
AJ had just come to his senses at that point and realised what he had said. "uhhhh, sorry, hi i mean. Hi Marlaey, I'm A.... A.... A.... something.... gimme a sec. (mumbling quietly) a,b,c,d,e.....". "AJ is his name, he's a simpleton. My name is Kura and that over there, under the table, would be Kagu" said Kura looking up at Marlaey. "J! It's J! Hi I'm AJ!" interupted AJ, holding out his hand.
Kura rolled his eyes. "How old is she?"
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Post by Parallel on Jan 2, 2012 22:18:16 GMT -5
Marlaey blinked in surprise. She had just heard that Poochyena speak! Holy crap! She hadn't even heard her own Pokémon speak (though other trainers did say they could talk and you just had to develop a strong bond or a knack to hearing it or something). She was at a loss for words. But that was alright because Harper took over the conversation for her. <Well you ought not to approach a cub you have no relation to when it's sleeping>, Harper retorted. He wasn't really that annoyed, he'd just been frightened at the thought of a stranger near his baby sis. He had become exceptionally protective of her since she hatched.
Marlaey looked back at the young man who seemed to be struggling to remember his own name when the Poochyena did it again! That speaking thing of his! "Em, nice to meet you Kura, AJ and," she bent down to look under the table, "Kagu." Harper was pleased to see a fellow Growlithe with the new human and wagged his tail. He looked back at Kura. <I'm sorry if I snapped, she's just very young. She only hatched a few days ago.>
"So, are you a trainer too?", Marlaey asked AJ, thinking he should probably join in the conversation now that he knew who he was.
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Post by AJ on Jan 2, 2012 22:43:48 GMT -5
"Quite alright Harper, I understand what it means to protect. A few days old isn't very old at all. Judging by her tiredness, one would imagine she has lived thousands of lives over." Kura said with his eyes closed and a little smile.
A confused AJ responded "Training what now?!?" but was immediately tackled by Kura, whom said "AJ stop being an idiot, this girl is very pretty, try to impress." whilst glaring at him. "Got it" said AJ.
"Trainer? Pfft, try pokémaster!" he proclaimed to Marlaey but was immediately tackled again. "I mean, ye, im a beginner trainer, these are my first.... and only pokémon." he said with a little less vigor.
<Hi, Im... Im Kagu> Said Kagu getting progressively more quiet.
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Post by Parallel on Jan 2, 2012 23:04:32 GMT -5
Harper grinned at the Poochyena's wit. Perhaps he would like this fellow after all.
Marlaey blushed at Kura's comment before he tackled his trainer. Even after his warning, AJ yelled something about being a Pokemaster, which was rewarded with another tackle. Marlaey laughed and offered her hand to AJ. "They're pretty cool for your first pokemon", she said smiling. "I'm a beginner too, but I've made a few friends along the way. Would you like to meet them?
Harper nosed Kagu in greeting, his tail still wagging. <Pleasure to meet you Kagu!>
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Post by AJ on Jan 2, 2012 23:28:05 GMT -5
Staring at her hand for a moment, an unfamiliar sense came over AJ, he didnt know what to do with it. Holding on to it a little too long while staring at her soft smile, he realised where he was and quickly retracted his hand, blushed, and scrambled to find words "ye, of course, pokémon, thats why... we're... in common... pokémon. Lets see what you got."
Kagu, foreseeing further awkward exchanges, layed down, closed his eyes and yawned. "Parhaps I've lived many lives too, a tiredness creeps over my old soul." He said to himself while beginning to nod off.
Kagu's nose tickled after it was nosed by harper, he frantically pawed at it to get rid of the sensation. <Hi! I'm... wait you know that... errr... wanna play?>. Kagu brightened up a bit and his tail was also wagging
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Post by Parallel on Jan 2, 2012 23:41:42 GMT -5
Marlaey grinned, any awkwardness going completely over her head, she was just excited to show AJ her pokemon! It would be good to have another friend to talk to, she hadn't very many. Reaching for her pack she retrieved all four of her pokeballs and released the pokemon inside them. Little Foot emerged starving and headed straight for the food that had been laid out for them. She didn't notice anyone new as her stomach was controlling her actions. Kismit however saw the two strange canines and the strange man. She squeaked with fright and hid behind Marlaey's legs holding her tail like a safety blanket. Mitt, the energetic Paras, leapt from her confinement and bowled into AJ's legs, giggling with delight. A new person! Whooopeee! And lastly Thura rolled out of his ball and blinked slowly as if just waking up. He looked up at everyone and backed away nervously. Yes, he was a coward, but he would be a safe coward in a moment! He scampered up Marlaey's jeans and onto her shoulder where her curled his tail about her neck.
"Well, this is everyone!", Marlaey exclaimed, pointing to each in turn and telling AJ their names. She was very proud of them all. "You're pokemon are welcome to share the food I have here, there's plenty to go around."
Harper could hardly contain his delight at the offer to play. It was a pity that Kura was feeling tired, but all the same, Kagu was still awake! <Play! Yes yes! Play!> He nipped Kagu's ear gently before dashing away, <You're it!!> he called back.
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Post by AJ on Jan 3, 2012 0:08:26 GMT -5
"Wow, big gang...." AJ looks at Kagu and Kura, "I wonder if I could love that many pokémon at once, feels like I got my hands full with these two" AJ confessed laughingly. AJ looked at Mitt "Hello, dont worry im used to being barreled into by pokémon" He said, still laughing.
"I know what'll be fun! Waking up lazy bones! How's about guys ambush Kura there! He wont mind..... Well, thats a lie... He will" Said AJ. "Damn right. Wake me up and I WILL eat you." Warned Kura "Dont mind him. Jump up and down on him, he loves that sorta thing!" AJ joked.
Seeing this many pokémon had a huge effect on AJ's mood, he couldnt help but smile and laugh. Looking at the pokémon food made AJ hungry however. "A bite to eat m'dear?" Said AJ in his most proper tone while he stuck out his hand to Marlaey.
<HEY, unfair!> said Kagu as he leaped from under the table and chased Harper all around the resting area.
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Post by Parallel on Jan 3, 2012 0:29:49 GMT -5
"Thank you!" Marlaey said, beaming around at her pokemon. "I don't think it matters how many you have, you can't help but love them all. Though I have to say it definitely is a bigger handful!" She eyed the bouncing Paras, "Mitt-ens..." But Mitt just scuttled around in a circle, cheering herself on. When AJ mentioned something about attacking Kura she stopped immediately to listen close. An instruction! She must obey! Yesyesyes! She made a run towards the resting Poochyena and jumped up onto him her little claws pinching him playfully. It was quite a brave thing to do considering he was a dog and she a small bug. Oh well!
Kismit's eyes grew wide at the boldness of her teammate. She would never do that! She looked about to find her own food bowl and crept towards it cautiously, hoping not to draw attention to herself. Little Foot nodded to her before continuing her lunch. She'd get to these new comers in her own time. Who ever heard of a turtle rushing after all?
Marlaey accepted AJ's hand, biting a smile back, "Why yes please my good sir.."
Harper yipped and scampered around the room, his paws still a bit too big for him. He kept tripping himself up and skidding into chairs, but that made it all the more fun! Right??
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Post by AJ on Jan 3, 2012 1:04:07 GMT -5
Having felt pinching on his back, Kura decided to pose a question to mittens. "Mittens. Parhaps you could assist me with something I've been comtemplating. What seasoning should I add to the mushroom and bug soup I'll be having for lunch today?". As Kura sat up to assess his question further, he spoted AJ leading Marlaey toward the café. He laughed, "now my friends, while we're on the subject of brave or stupid moves, have a gander at this".
AJ also thought about if he was making a stupid move, but held on to her hand regardless. He lead her to the café and ordered two chocolate cakes and two hot chocolates. Still holding onto her hand, AJ felt couldnt stick the tension anymore and let go. He paid for the food and drinks and kept his head down.
Kagu burst into laughter at the sight of Harper knocking chairs over which caused him to run head first into a table knocking it over.
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Post by Parallel on Jan 3, 2012 12:53:32 GMT -5
Mitt squeaked in terror and excitement before scuttling away. As she did so she bumped into Little Foot, who snapped at her, narrowing her eyes at the orange bug. <Watch it Mitt! I'm trying to eat here. Go bug Harper or something.> She laughed at her own pun before resuming her munching.
Marlaey beamed when AJ bought her chocolate food and drink! She did love chocolate after all. The awkwardness with his holding her hand was again lost on her as she pulled him over to the seats and resumed her position n her comfy chair. Her little vulpix blinked up at her from the crook of her arm and made a little whining noise. Marlaey looked down fondly at the baby, "Are you hungry too?".
Harper skidded once more and let himself roll over on impact. He saw Kagu crash into the table and couldn't help chuckling. His breathing was heavy now and he was feeling hot in his fur coat. He swiveled about, searching for his bowl of water. <Come and have some!> he called to the other Growlithe, and , spotting Kura he said, <You too!>
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Post by AJ on Jan 3, 2012 15:11:36 GMT -5
Kagu, somewhat more sore than before, collapsed and rolled over to the bowls, where he thanked Harper and began to nom.
Kura had to smile at bond between Marlaey's pokémon. Seeing the bond growing between AJ and Marlaey, he thought to himself that he would be seeing alot more of these pokémon. He pondered humans and pokemons need for companionship. He concluded that to truely understand oneself, you must mirror yourself in others, only then could you see what you are. Upon hearing what Harper offered, he walked over to the other pokemon that were eating, smiled and began to eat too.
AJ, head down, was surprised to the dragged back over to were they had all been sitting again; He thought he had blown it. The vulpix in Marlaey's arms was waking. AJ exclaimed "Noms for you little one!". AJ streched his hand forward to pet the new-born, but stopped mid way. "May I?" he requested to Marlaey.
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Post by Parallel on Jan 3, 2012 16:43:57 GMT -5
Harper lapped up the cool water, accidentally splashing Kagu in the process. He grinned wolfishly at the other pup and dove into his pokemon food next. Food was so good after running around! But his head did hurt a little from all of the chairs that had made his acquaintance. Mitt sidled over to the pair of Growlithe and sat down between them beaming. They were orange! All three of them! It was a sign! But then she noticed Kura approaching her orange party. Time to scarper! She wriggled between Kagu's paws and ran away towards Kismit, who had settled herself under a chair to watch everyone and not be seen. Little Foot trundled over to the canine crusaders and nodded to each in turn. <Nice to meet you lads>, she said to the two newcomers.
"Of course", Marlaey said, making the Vulpix comfortable on her lap, "Her name is Nova." The baby blinked again at the mention of her name. Everything was new to her, even that! And apparently all she was capable of so far was blinking. Maybe she couldn't speak? Or perhaps she had nothing to say? At any rate she hadn't spoken to any of the other pokemon yet in Marlaey's team and vocally she had been very quiet from the moment she hatched.
Thura peered down at her from his perch on Marlaey's shoulder, admiring how pretty she was. Her colouring was dark because she was still just a kit, which meant her singular white tail was in high contrast with the rest of her body. Her chittered to her and she gurgled happily in response. Switching her gaze to AJ she looked expectantly at him for love and food.
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Post by AJ on Jan 4, 2012 0:31:00 GMT -5
After being splashed by Harper, Kagu thought to himself <(if I'm weak to water, why do I drink it?)>. His thoughts were interupted by Mittens crawling under him, <Awww Mittens!> He exclaimed. Having approached the food bowls, Kura laughingly commented "I fear I may have frightened him a little".
Kagu and Kura, in their high spirits, were delighted when Little Foot greeted them. "Hello, hello. Its a pleasure to meet you." said Kura. <Jello, jello. It's a measure of pikachu!> Kagu mimicked. While rolling his eyes, Kura explained "This would be the simpler of us two". Kagu smiled.
"Nova! I like it! And I like your dress sense Nova! Very now." AJ said as he rubbed her soft fur smiling. After a brief silence AJ found himself stuck for conversation. Feeling the need to impress the young girl he began to ramble "What kinda noms does she nom? Nommy noms or nom noms? uhhh, and what kinda noms do you nom? If you nom, which I assume you do, cause uhhhh, everyone noms!". AJ was shaking a little, staring at his feet. He didnt understand why this was so difficult...
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Post by Parallel on Jan 4, 2012 13:33:15 GMT -5
Harper shook his head, <No worries there, I'm sure she'll get over it!>
Little Foot laughed at Kagu's ridiculous mimicry, she silently agreed with Kura's comment too. He definitely didn't appear to be the sharpest tool in the box. But it hardly mattered, he seemed good natured and he was funny, what more could she ask for? <Had your fill?> she asked the three, wondering if they were too full for a good conversation. <Ever had a good battle?> She was quite proud of her own battling skills and was eager to discuss them.
Nova hummed pleasantly at the attention and Marlaey laughed at AJ's comment. "She's a little darker now than she will be when she gets older, and her tail will start to split soon too. It'll be exciting!" Nova squirmed in Marlaey's arms, wanting to get down, so the girl let her sit on the chair next to her. The Vulpix yawned again, but didn't seem to want to continue sleeping. She was hungry, her nose twitching, trying to find the source of the delicious smell. Marlaey smiled, "She's able to eat regular pokemon food, but I bought special fire type noms for young pokemon the other day, so she's been eating that. It's high in nutrients, to keep her healthy. So how long have you been a trainer? And what's your favourite Pokemon?" Marlaey couldn't help asking questions, she was a very curious person after all! And she was interested in learning why other loved Pokemon and what they aspired to be.
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Post by AJ on Jan 4, 2012 16:17:32 GMT -5
<Yup, yup> Kagu said as he nodded vigorously. With a disappointed look on his face, Kura replied to Little Foot's question "Neither Kagu nor I have ever been in a battle unfortunatly. Not because we are frightened..." <I am!> interupted Kagu "... but rather our trainer is." He explained. "Questions are usually asked by those who want to be asked the same question. So tell us about your battles." He said.
Feeling left out of the conversation, Kagu turned to Harper and excitedly fired a barrage of questions <Harper Harper Harper! What's your favourite smell, taste and sound? And and and how long have you been with Marlaey? And and and can you teach me do some cool fire stuff?!?! coz I cant do any>. He began to look down after revealing that he didn't know any fire type moves, but soon got excited again at the anticipation of Harpers answers.
"Me?! I became a trainer cause.... well...." Aj paused to think, then became serious and stared into space with a cross expression on his face. "I guess since finding Kagu abandoned earlier the week... I kinda related to him, a bit lost. So I took him with me and decided I better give my life some direction, and now here I am". He looked up at Marlaey and gently smiled as he finished talking. "OH and my favourite pokémon is psyduck! I love those little guys" He confessed in a silly voice and a huge smile on his face. "What about you? How long have you been a trainer? And why did you become one? And what's you favourite pokémon?"
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Post by Parallel on Jan 4, 2012 19:17:02 GMT -5
Little foot grinned, they had only just met and he knew her so well! She began to explain in great detail about her first match with a Rufflet who'd made fun of her nose and how she'd beaten him! That was very important, the fact that she'd won. Then she talked about roaming around with Harper and getting into trouble all the time, how fun being with a trainer and other Pokémon was. <It's a wonder she puts up with us sometimes though>, she laughed, referring to Marlaey, <We haven't exactly made her life easy!> She would never have assumed that Kura would be too frightened to battle, she could see that he would be an excellent fighter one day. But Kagu? Well it was a good thing he was cute and cuddly...
Speaking of Kagu, the pup was making Harper giddy with all of his interesting questions. Harper wriggled on the spot with barely contained excitement. <Ememememememem.... I LOVE the smell of pinecones! So piney.. and coney.. mmm... And food always tastes good! But so do my feet sometimes..>, he paused to lick his back paw curiously before continuing, <I like all sounds, especially when Marlaey talks, she sounds nice.> He grinned foolishly for a moment before nuzzling Kagu. <I don't know any fire moves either>, he whispered, <we must be too little yet!>
Marlaey listened closely to Aj as he told her of his beginnings. "My father is a Breeder and his Arcanine is Harper's sire. I became a trainer because it sounded more exciting than trying to be a Breeder! But I've only been travelling for a few weeks now." She laughed at his choice of pokemon, "But they look so dopey! I like Joltik, I've always wanted one of them!"
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Post by AJ on Feb 4, 2012 12:47:59 GMT -5
Kura listened to Little Foot contently. "Hmmm, I wonder if all pokémon are destined to fight? Is it built into our instinctual demands? If so can there ever be a harmonious world? If not, why do human masters use us to battle our kin? Are we simply tools for humans to carry out their will? Give them power?" He ponders further "Surely we could rule the world as we please. But again, do our inherant beliefs state that we need humans to be fully actualised?" He looks at AJ. "Why can't I imagine being without that sack of foolishness?"
Kagu stopped and stared at Harper for a moment with a very serious expression on his face. After a few moments Kagu licked Harpers paws and exclaimed <DAMN! That's good paw!>
AJ was amazed by Marlaey's involvment with pokémon. He felt like an amatuer in comparison. Looking a the time AJ said "Crap! Time really flew by. I gotta go..... but to be honest I don't wanna leave" His expression turned disappointed. "You're really fun... and nice. I'm glad we met...." AJ blushed.
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