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

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

Ah, I'm fine. We were just traveling through the forest when the storm started, so...

I see. I'm sorry to hear that, but you seem to have come through it okay.

So, you say you saw Raikou? On the trip, I assume?

Right, in the forest.

Ilex forest? The one between Azalea and Goldenrod?

Yes. We left Azalea not long before the storm started.

Oh. Well, it sounds like you had some pretty awful luck. In your shoes I'd have probably turned right back around.

Well, once we were out in it, it didn't seem any worse to keep going than turn back...

Wasn't it a bit of a longer trip that way, though?

It was. But it'd be hard to get any more wet than we were as it was, and we'd have to go at least a full day in the storm either way.

*that, and they'd been feeling horribly useless just sitting around effectively doing nothing in Azalea, so....*

I see. So you figured you might as well brave it the rest of the way.

Well, back to Raikou. What was your encounter with it like?

Basically yes. It'd have been a waste to come that far and simply turn back, anyway.

Ah, well, we were in the tent at the time, but we could feel a sense of something approaching; even the rain stopped for a while in the pressure of its presence. When we stepped outside to see what it was, it was running straight at us, so we tried to move out of the way. It stopped just a few feet away from us and stared for a few moments, then roared and left again.

Of course, as soon as it left the rain resumed once more...

So Raikou's presence forced the rain away... Static electricity, maybe? Or... Well, never mind. The roar. Did it seem like it was trying to frighten you, or maybe communicate in some way?

If I were to guess, perhaps declaring its power...?

A gesture of dominance? I suppose that's possible. It may have been trying to discourage you from interfering with it.

I don't know, it didn't seem hostile towards us, at least.

Judging from the power it displayed, that's lucky for you.

Is there anything else you can tell me? Anything that stuck out?

Well, it was certainly in a hurry...

I see. That's something all the stories so far seem to have in common. They must be in the middle of something very important.

*nods*

Have you learned much, then?

Enough to be pretty much certain that the Beasts are what's causing these weather phenomena. Beyond that... I can only speculate.

Well, speculation certainly can have its uses... Perhaps I'll discuss it with Ryner some more, and we can exchange theories later.

If you like.

My name's Twilight Sparkle, if you want to get in touch any time.

Sion Astal. It's a pleasure to meet you.

You as well, Sir Astal. I hope you can recover from your trip quickly.

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