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2014-11-03 09:35
islandshore: (RIKU used LEER!)
Anon Text;

[The feed begins with a series of snapshots. It starts with images of a war-torn battlefield lined with giant crystals, Team Aqua and Magma grunts and hordes of Pokémon and trainers alike.]

This world isn't safe.

[The images shift. New snapshots appear of Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon, taken from a safe distance above, but distinct in that they are indeed giant, glowing monsters.]

What happened last week is proof of that. You may all be content to enjoy a carefree lifestyle, but if it weren't for divine intervention, life as we know it would have ended with a whimper.

Together, we were able to hold off Team Aqua and Magma's forces, but the battle doesn't end there. If you could make a difference in the protection of this world, would you do it?

[The message ends there. About a half hour later, another text appears on the network, this time from a non-anonymous source.]

Text;

So, I think we all learned something valuable from that mess down at Tohjo: Don't summon giant lizards and whales to start the apocalypse. God doesn't like it.

There's a lot I could say. It was a busy few days, but if you look past all the legendaries, the explosions, and those cornball teams, there are two things that stick out to me: the weird power up some of our Pokémon got and the Pokémon god himself.

[Case in point? Here's an image of a Mega Sharpedo getting punched in the nose by a Mega Charizard X.]

So, what do you guys think that power was? Did any of you get a straight answer from Arceus? And how about that fairy type?

PGC filter:

By the way, looking for a status report from all remaining members. With so many of us gone, we're gonna have to shuffle the squads. That's also why I sent out a recruitment message.
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54 - video/backdated to the 9th;

2013-10-11 20:06
islandshore: (unsure)
( Pre-Post Action )

Video;

[It's late at night when Riku addresses the network. His hair's kind of a mess, and he looks like he hasn't slept at all. Still, he forces a faint smirk on his face and runs a hand over his head, trying to look a bit more presentable.]

So, about that fighting tournament... Anyone think we should have those more often? It's kind of a bummer I didn't get to fight most of you guys. Can't really get stronger unless I--

[He stops, sighing. His words came out halfhearted, anyway. Even a complete stranger could probably tell something's amiss. For the next few seconds, he stands there in silence, glancing off screen. A Charizard briefly passes by in the background, folding his arms and snorting. He gives a look that screams, "Stop being dumb". He and Riku exchange stares, complete with utterings of, "It's nothing". However, once Flare spreads out his wings and gives a low growl, Riku reluctantly turns back to the camera.]

...Never mind. That's not really what I wanted to talk about anyway.

[Granted, he didn't want to talk about this either, but with a persistent dragon peering over his shoulder, he's kind of been boxed into a corner. Sigh...]

I guess what I want to know is how you're supposed to deal with regret. I'm not good at talking about this sort of thing, but... let's say you get a reminder of some stupid mistake you made a while back. What are you supposed to do about that? Especially if it happened so long ago that it really shouldn't matter in the first place...

[It's dumb. He knows it's dumb and he shouldn't put so much stock into a nightmare, but given how little time he's spent with Slacker, who knows?

Either way, he'll just have to hang tight. Now that he's made his case, Riku clicks the video feed off.]
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34 - text/action for Celadon Training Center;

2012-07-14 20:46
islandshore: (RIKU used MEAN LOOK!)
[Filtered to PGC]

Listen up. This is urgent.

I just got back from investigating Saffron City. Turns out Cobra Commander launched an attack on the gym, and that's not all. He was using Pokémon attacks.

Yeah. I'm just going to let that sink in.

I don't know what Team Rocket's up to, but if one of their members can use Pokémon attacks, what does that say about the rest of them? The fact that he attacked one of the Gyms doesn't settle well, either. I managed to jump in during his attack, and my team held him off for the most part, but the place is still a wreck, and he got away.

Just stay on guard. I don't know what they're planning, but things are getting too weird for my tastes.

If anyone else has news from Goldenrod or any of the other cities, I'd be glad to hear it.

[The rest of the day, Riku will be trying to rest up over at the Center. Last thing he needs is to worry his friends any more than he already has. Between his injuries, the violent red blotches of skin, his light headednesss and now what feels like weird bumps on his head, something's... definitely amiss.]

[ooc: Takes place a few hours after the Saffron Gym attack. Tags will be slow, since I still have backtags to get through here and in other games, but I figured it'd be good to throw this up.]
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29 - video/action for goldenrod, saffron, and then celadon!

2012-02-14 19:39
islandshore: (smile)
[So, Riku was minding his own business, just embracing the happy feelings, fighting some Pokémon, and then he encountered a Gardevoir. And that Gardevoir happened to be a bit of a troll... So, when the feed begins, there's a lovely shot of Riku falling face-flat on the ground... somewhere in the Breeding Center? Odd.

Oh, and it looks like Xion's close by.]

--huh?

[ Is Xion's small response to the sudden appearance of her friend falling on his face, followed by a roar that could only come from her Garchomp, Bahamut. Xion's posture is kneeling, pausing to reach out for the strange egg she found beside her when she woke up. She blinks, fully turning her head, her right eye covered behind a patch as she stares in confusion. ]

Riku? What are you... [ She straightens and quickly goes to try and help Riku up. ]

[And Riku smiles... a bit wider than usual. He seems extremely happy to see her for some reason, and once he's back on his feet...]

Hey, thanks.

[Still... smiling. There's a sound of creepy white noise mixed with cackling that can only be described as the stuff of nightmares as Phantom focuses the camera in on both Riku and Xion. This is the perfect chance for comedy gold.]

[ Xion smiles back, if touched with a little confusion and curiosity at the way he's just... smiling. ]

Aha... are you okay, Riku? How'd you even get here like... this... whatever "this" is.

[Riku shrugs. Really, he was just minding his own business, and then...]

Probably one of the Pokémon. Thought about catching it, but then I wound up here.

[Hmm, okay. So the targets are in place... Have more eerie cackling, followed by some weird... slobbery sounds, as Phantom pulls out some treats from his enormous mouth. C'mere, little Garchomp.]

[ Grar! Bahamut opens his mouth in surprise at the treats! Oh, oh, he wants some! Xion merely glances to see what he's on about, but shakes her head and turns back to Riku. ]

You mean the Pokemon that have been appearing around and out of towns? You're not hurt, are you? [ She steps closer, but retakes it as Bahamut zooms past to get at those treats! ]

Nah, don't worry about it. I'm just--

[He takes a step over to her, but his foot collides with Bahamut's tail, sending him flying straight at Xion. Oh yes. This... is... perfect. Phantom's barely holding back his laughter now.]

( More under the cut! )

[Later on, Riku can be found around Goldenrod, but he'll be getting warped back by that same Trolldevoir later. Somewhere in between he'll also be in Saffron. Fun!]

[ooc: Blue = Xion. Xion may be responding to some tags. Also, Riku's high on event feelings.]
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19 - video + text action for Olivine;

2011-06-16 18:59
islandshore: (Heh heh heh)
( Pre-soul stealing stuff )

[The feed ends for a few minutes before starting up again with a crowd of Pokémon shoving their way on camera, starting with Riku's Scizor, who shrieks and squeals with a high-pitched and grating sound. It roughly translates to "Help! Help! Something's happened to Riku!"

She then proceeds to hammer at the keys. Maybe she can talk to trainers this way!]

hgeagehjk hewsbeartp pbafsalz awrwqirqiklj qlwk

[Too bad she has huge pincers instead of fingers. Riku's Weavile quickly snatches the 'Gear with a yoooowl, and like the elegant little weasel he is, he at least... tries to form coherent words.]

utenshun traynurs. we need sum asistence

[That 'Gear is quickly swiped by Riku's Garchomp, who does nothing but ROAR at the others, which translates roughly to "He's dead, you idiots!" That just causes Blade to scream again. An ice beam from Slash knocks him down, and the two begin fighting off-screen. At this point, Flare and Ace the Lucario pop up on screen.]

Rrrrgh. Raaaa? (What a mess. Any ideas, Ace?)

Haaaa. (Just one.)

[She picks up the Gear, then quickly inputs a simple message:]

HELP.

[The closes the 'Gear, and the feed abruptly ends. Those by the beach in Olivine may see a group of Pokémon carting an unconscious Riku around. Sometimes they get in a fight over who gets to carry him around, which keeps them from getting too far.]

[ooc: Respond via action or over the Gear if you wish! Riku's Pokémon will respond either way.]
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4th wall! - video/action;

2010-11-26 21:57
islandshore: (Rival Riku wants to battle!)
[See Riku. See Riku chill.

See Riku chill on this bad boy!]



[It's more than fourteen feet tall! It's also making a horrible sound!]

You know, forget traveling on foot. I bet this guy could get me anywhere in Johto in no time flat.

[He's...tempted to test this theory.]
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08 - video/action for those on Route 32;

2010-10-30 16:36
islandshore: (don't touch the pringles)
[Back and forth in the pixelated grass, Riku's keeping his eyes peeled for the notorious MISSINGNO. Even as the eerie music plays on infinite loop, he doesn't look quite as phased as others.

In truth, he's keeping any and all fear to himself. He has to stay strong and, more importantly, these glitches need to be stopped.

That's why, when a regular MISSINGNO. appears, he tosses a Pokéball, sending out Jaws, who looks, well...]



[Different would be putting it lightly.

A battle ensues, with Jaws blasting water attacks at the MISSINGNO., only to be hit by water gun, water gun... and sky attack. Eventually, the MISSINGNO. flees, and Jaws returns to his Pokéball.

Riku continues along the route, though, keeping his eyes peeled for more, until--



Riku sends out Jaws again, but this time he doesn't move an inch, as the infernal cry continues for several moments.

Then the feed cuts off. Ten minutes later, the video picks up again, this time without any Pokémon in sight.]

I don't know what their deal is. Even if you do try to take care of them, they flee before you can finish them off. Anyone try catching them yet?

[ooc: Yellow MISSINGNO. is notorious for game freezes. :Db]
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03 - video - backdated to during the Pokemon feud;

2010-07-10 00:07
islandshore: (battle stance)
[It sure is busy over in Azalea Town, what with the feud between Beedrills and Butterfree. While some people may be focusing on helping the townsfolk, though, Riku's got other ideas. With his Pidgeotto by his side, he proceeds to take on the root of the problem: the bugs themselves.

Given the obvious type advantage and Highwind's level, they manage to deliver some heavy damage. Once a few of the pests are down for the count, Riku focuses back on his PokeGear.]

Well, if there's one thing this feud's been good for, it's training. And to think that a bunch of bug types could cause this big of a mess.

[He shakes his head, sending Highwind back into his Pokeball.]

Anyway it sounds like I'm not the only one that woke up in another town. So just how far did people get? Apparently Azalea Town's not that far from Violet City.

And Sora---

[He pauses...]

We need to talk.

[ooc: Anyone else who got stuck in the town should be able to spot Riku taking on the little buggers head-on.]
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