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

[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.

[Private to the PGC]

[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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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?

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.

I hope that'll be soon, being worn out can make things even toughter sometimes. I'd bet it's the same whether it's physical or mental.

Somebody saw it? Guess that just leaves finding their base, wherever it is. We can't let them keep something like that caged. I doubt they have anything good in store for Suicune.

I hope so too, but I'm not holding my breath. Maybe now that I've gotten this message out I'll breathe a bit easier.

He said he saw them fighting it just outside Celadon. I'm currently talking to him to get more details... I haven't actually asked his name yet, though.

[Twilight. You. Are. A. Social. Failure.]

Um, young man, short light blue hair, does that sound familiar?

I hope so. Is there anything I can do to help? I'm seeing if a friend of mine wants to head over to Kanto, so we can try and get more information at least.

That sounds like somebody I know. Really nice manners, kind of modest?

Just getting the word out and finding out about people seeing the Beasts has been helping, actually. It's like... Like I've been working on a particularly hard school problem, and now I've finally hit on the solution to it. Only on a much larger scale.

He definitely seems polite, and I haven't noticed much of an ego from him.

That makes sense. Kind of lifts a weight off, or something like that.

It could be Hayate, with hair like that.

Yeah, that's actually a very accurate description of what it feels like. Funny thing is, I put the weight there myself.

Mmmm, I figured you'd know most of the members. So, you think it's fair to trust his judgment on this? Not that I was doubting much to begin with, but just in case.

My friends back home were like that. I think it comes from a strong sense of responsibility and dedication.

Yeah, if Hayate's saying that, we can be sure it's true.

[She blushes a bit at that, not that he can see it. It's not the first time she's been called responsible or dedicated, but she always appreciates it and it always comes as a surprise regardless.]

Well... thank you. That's really nice to hear, actually.

Okay, then we know they have Suicune, and it seems likely they have a base in Celadon. That's more than we knew before.

I'm glad I said something then. People's virtues should always be appreciated.

[Because that's what makes them shine, a light that's theirs alone]

You're right, we've got something to go on. And knowing where they could be and what they've done is a good step forward.

You know, that's pretty wise. I'll try and remember that.

[Sounds like part of a Friendship Report, actually.]

The problem is that knowing and being able to do something about it are two different things. Particularly with this storm to contend with...

It's something my Master taught me, he said a lot of things like that.

[Disney and ponies clearly work well together. Friendship speeches to the extreme]

That's a good point. And if your theory's right, that isn't likely to stop while Suicune's in captivity.

[Of course, they also bring out the worst villains. Discord and Master Xehanort working together, anyone?]

Which is why I was hoping someone might have a plan to get around it. But so far no one's been all too optimistic, and really, I can't blame them.

[That could be an awful lot of trouble all in one place]

It'd be hard to do something about weather, but we can take precautions at least.

How would you do it?

Avoid trees, for starters.

[Thank Lightning for that one]

Um... I beg your pardon?

[Twilight missed this memo.]

When Light was out in the forest, some lightning hit a tree and knocked it over on her. I didn't think trees attracted that kind of thing, but I'd want to avoid it in case.

She's recovering, but with all that fog...it could've been really bad.

[She's not going to mention the irrelevant little thought that it's extremely ironic that lightning was the cause of her injury.]

The higher the object, the more likely it is to be hit by lightning in a storm. That's why lightning rods were invented, to sort of "trick" it into not striking anything really important.

I hope she gets better soon.

[Though it is very true]

Thanks, I'll tell her you said so.

I never knew that about lightning though, but I was mostly just used to spells.

Spells? You're a mage?

Mage? Well, not really, it was just part of my training. I'm pretty good with magic, but my friend Aqua's really amazing.

Is she? I'd like to meet her, even if our magic wouldn't carry over to this world.

She's not in this world right now, but I'm sure she'd be happy to meet you whenever she comes back.

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