5th Spell: [Video/Action for Ecruteak Pokecenter]

[friendyousohard]

[It's late night when a set of images, clearly pictures in an old book, flicker by the gear. First one of Entei, then Raikou, then Suicune.

After the third one, the gear turns to show a very tired-looking Twilight Sparkle, bags under her eyes and all. She yawns, but shakes the sleep-fog out of her head.]

Given the current situation this may seem like an odd time for a question like this, but it's very linked with this town and my curiosity is just eating me alive here. Can anyone tell me anything about these three Pokemon? Particularly if anyone's been lucky enough to see them, I'd like to hear the story.

[She sighs and rubs one of her eyes.] Really glad the Centers have their own generators. Hope someone gets the Power Plant up and working again... anyone know anything about what's going on there? I'm guessing not since it's out of the way, but it's bugging me, so I thought I'd ask.

Thanks in advance.

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[As soon as she's got the filter up, Twilight starts looking more alert, wary, and worried. The bags under her eyes are still there though, so it's obvious she is tired, just full of nervous energy.]

This is a message to the Pokemon Guardian Corps at large from Squad Seven member Twilight Sparkle. I believe I may have discovered the source of the recent weather phenomena, and although my research into this issue isn't yet complete, this is important enough that I have elected to share this with all of you immediately.

As you may have guessed from the content of my post before now, my theory revolves around the three Legendary Beasts of Johto: Entei, Raikou, and Suicune. The legends I've been researching all agree that Suicune has the ability and, presumably, the desire to purify tainted waters. I think it's obvious that if that's true, the recent events would have awakened it. This explains the cold weather and the brief mist we experienced earlier, as these are signs of Suicune being on the move.

The full fury of the storms we're dealing with now would be the result of Suicune's influence mixing with Raikou's and Entei's. As to why Raikou and Entei would have been roused, I can only come to one conclusion: Suicune must have been lured into a trap and captured, and the other two are attempting to rescue it. I think it's obvious who would be behind a trap like that.

I feel it's necessary to point out that this is all only a hypothesis. Without visual confirmation of any of the Beasts it's impossible to prove. But everything seems to point to this chain of events. If I find any more evidence to prove or disprove this, I will let you all know immediately.

As to what we can do about this if it is indeed the case... that, I'm afraid I don't know. If any of you have suggestions, I'd appreciate hearing them.

Thank you for your time.

[OOC: For the curious, this is how Twi figured out what was going on. Thanks for the help, Carmen and Robin!]

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[3_butterflies]

[ever so timidly walking up to her.]

Um, Twilight...?

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[friendyousohard]

Shy? [She turns and blinks blearily at her, turning off the gear as she does so. No one needs to listen in on their conversations.]

Why are you still up? You don't have to stay up until ridiculous hours just because I am, you know.

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[soggypastry]

The only suggestion I have is trying to find more information on who took Suicune, if they did at all, and where, then waiting until the storms pass to do anything about it. We don't need anyone else getting injured because of the weather.

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[friendyousohard]

I thought you might say that. In fact, it was the same conclusion I came to. I was just kind of hoping someone else might have another idea.

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[chosen_light_child]

... Of course Team Rocket would be behind what happened. We really should've guessed it sooner.

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[friendyousohard]

Well, it'd be a bit much to assume they're behind every disaster. And I still can't prove that this is their doing either. It's just becoming more likely the more I find out.

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[whateveryoueatliveitspart]

[The feed comes on to show Apollo's face, crooked and off-center. Spearow's shown him how to use the PokéGear but he hasn't realized yet that his image is supposed to be centered and straight.]

I've seen the first one.

[Replies will have to wait until the encounter thread is done. Sorry ^_^]

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[friendyousohard]

You have? [Abruptly, there's a shift in her expression, and she starts looking eager and a lot more awake.]

That's great! Where? What was it like? Do you think it seemed upset?

[OOC: Totally fine!]

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[empireofmymind]

[Ken doesn't have anything to contribute, but as someone also trying to figure things out, the timing of her question intrigues him.]

Sorry, I haven't...but what book is that?

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[friendyousohard]

Oh, this? It's just a book of old Johto legends from the Center library. There are dozens like it in Ecruteak, which isn't surprising seeing how many of the Johto legends are centered around this city.

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[combat_butler]

--ah.

Yeah, Team Rocket definitely captured Suicune.

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[friendyousohard]

[... So. Many. Questions.]

You... you can confirm this? Directly? You actually saw it happen?

How? Where? What happened?

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[paladinlost]

Oh, I saw that red one earlier. It was quite kind. Linked with this town... You mean Ecruteak's legend concerning the towers?

[His own research on it had led to few results, but that would be a very nice breakthrough.]

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[friendyousohard]

You encountered Entei directly? Well, at least it treated you well. What exactly happened?

And yes, I am referring to that Legend. How much of it are you familiar with?

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[ex_aeroga402]

I guess the first thing we'd need to do is confirm whether Team Rocket's behind that and whether they were successful. Knowing their obsession with power, it wouldn't surprise me, but we'd have to know that first just to make a move.

Also, I know this is a bit off topic, but are you getting enough rest?

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[friendyousohard]

To answer the last question first, until last night and tonight I was. Don't worry too much about me though, this is no worse than when I used to cram for exams in school. I'll be fine when I have less to worry about.

As for the confirmation, I think we may have it. I'm in the middle of a conversation with another member who says he actually saw Team Rocket mob and capture Suicune.

[enjoymyatelier]

[...man normally Kayneth would pass something like this up, but he does have a genuine interest in the details of this place. Mostly because, well, he wants to get the hell out of dodge, but he would be lying if he said there wasn't some genuine interest in how this crazy place works.

So-]

...I don't believe I have, no. What are those Pokemon, exactly?

[friendyousohard]

These are Entei, Raikou, and Suicune, the three Legendary Beasts of Johto. They're linked to the Burned Tower here in Ecruteak, and as a result there's a bunch of information here about them. I've been researching them while I'm stuck here due to the storm, and they're really quite fascinating.

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[dreamsofahero]

*probably looks rather like he's been tromping through the woods in the middle of a storm for the past couple days--which, in fact, he has*

Ryner and I saw Raikou.

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[friendyousohard]

[Man, Rarity would throw a fit if she saw this poor guy.]

You look almost like you wrestled with it. Are you alright, sir?

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[used_fireblast]

Doesn't necessarily have to be captured. Might be someone attacked it and got all three of them angry enough to strike back.

[Pokemon or not, gods and other Doc Manhattan types tend to be sort of capricious that way, in Harry's experience.]

In either case, the Rockets are the most likely suspects. Unless someone's being particularly labyrinthine in an effort to make a criminal organization look bad.

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[friendyousohard]

That would be ridiculously convoluted. Possible, I suppose, but vanishingly unlikely.

You're right that it wasn't necessary captured, though, but I think it would have had to be a pretty vicious attack to not just rouse Suicune's anger, but bring the other two in on it as well.

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[will_to_burn]

Um, are you okay? You don't look so good.

[ And she pauses briefly, thinking back with regards to the girl's question. ]

I don't think I've ever seen Pokémon like those before. Sorry. Is it important?

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[friendyousohard]

I'm only tired. I've been up a while. But... thank you for the concern.

[She shakes her head, more to clear it than in negation.]

It might be, but I don't want to bring up anything I'm not sure about. If you haven't met them you might as well not worry about it.

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[strawberryredgrave]

I saw that yellow one during a storm the other day. It rushed past a friend of mine and I noticed it before it could flee.

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[friendyousohard]

Did it actually do anything, or did it just run away when you saw it?