>>5371911
I claim this land for all my diggas out there
chomp on, rock-eaters!

>>5371911
(sable may have claimed the LAND of tthe thread but I'm claiming the sky of it for rain)

Without word or warning, Arceus once again begins gathering energy and curling within herself. Unown begin circling him in droves from around the castle, forming countless concentric rings around her form. Their synchronized chattering and vibrating echoes exponentially louder with each individual joining their chorus! The raw energies of creating begin pulsing in a line through them to The Creator- She’s planning something!

>>5371934
*Cava bursts in, now fully here in person!
"Damn it all! What in the hell do I do!?"

>>5371934
>castform
so... when's this trial starting?

>>5371934
>Sable pours Charles out of his hat
Hey, wake up. You should probably be here for this, too.

>>5371947
>Charles
>Is here! In goo form
>He quickly forms up into his normal body and places his top hat back on
“Ah! Thank you Sable. What did I miss?”

>>5371950
Lord Arceus is gonna give us an all-or-nothing trial.

>>5371950
>>5371952
our whole world is on the line, but it's better than the previous plan of just having it deleted.

>>5371952
“Oh dear.”
>Charles scratches his head
“It usually comes down to a fight doesn’t it?”

>>5371954
"It's definitely not a fight, at least. I've been told that much."

>>5371934
Maroon takes a deep breath as he stares at the Original One gathering his strength. In this moment, things seem so surreal as if it were all a dream.
But its not. The confusion and the frustration that bloom painfully in his head is all too real.
"Well, this is certainly a way to lose your faith. . . No one to trust. All we can do is exercise our will over creation," he muses to himself.
He draws his obsidian blade, Raging Glass.
"Or in this case, the creator himself."

>>5371953
“Quite right. A chance is better than none.”
>>5371956
“Oh? Not a fight? This may be interesting then…”

>>5371957
Don't make us fail the trial before we even get to begin, dude!

>>5371934
Astor gets ready!

>As Charles waits for the challenge to begin, a thought dawns on him
>He takes off his top hat and looks inside
“Hm, still sleeping.”
>He puts the hat back on
“Looks like Olly’s still resting. Let’s beat this challenge and make sure he’s got something to wake up to!”

"Rere will stand with her friends. Even if against her divine duty assigned to her. Rere don't wanna lose Swan or Vee or Citrine or Mespy or anyone else like she lost Crimson." Rere tears up

>>5371965
Yeah, getting resurrected from the dead does that to a guy.

>>5371957
"To take everyone's life when it's theirs to own... No one, NO ONE has the right to do such a thing, not even god."

>>5371969
“Quite right.”
>Charles nods

>>5371973
“Well said Cava.”

>>5371973

Citrine seems vaguely uncertain about this. As well as can be seen from an unmoving rock face, anyway.

>>5371980
"...I mean, assuming that the lives are supposed to be zapped from existence. Everyone should lead their own lives... Live for themselves..."

>>5371973
agreed. not even god should be allowed to just... unmake everyone.

>>5371934
Vee is still shaking off the feeling of exhaustion from the last battle. He has to be at his best for what comes next.

>>5371968
Vee looks a bit more appreciative to hear Rere's declaration.

>>5371973
Vee nods in response, standing next to Citrine >>5371980 and preparing as much as possible.

>>5371989
>Sable remembers to update his level and pets Vee
We'll be alright, don't worry, okay Vee?
>Sable doesn't sound very confident...

>>5371969
"Do we even know if that's Olly and nkt just his soul? We're on Arceus realm still, so it can be both ways really"

>>5371991
“Well, it certainly looks like Olly…”
“I suppose you are right. It could be an illusion. But for right now we need to focus on the challenge ahead.”

>>5371991
I don't really have an answer for that. I mean, would our souls look like we are now, or who we were when we were humans?

>>5371995
“Perhaps it depends on how we see ourselves?”
“I know I would imagine my soul looking like…my current form.”

>>5371990
"If I was worried, I wouldn't be here right now. We have to be ready now and worry later, there's no time to waste everything we've done so far and look unprepared."
He's thankful the sugar rush from his previous snack hasn't run out.
"Just look who we have to impress..."

>>5372005
“Quite the audience, yes. The first god of this world.”

>>5371994
"Yeah..."
>>5371995
"I guess it looks close to how we see ourselves?"

A sudden shifting, not of your own will. You find yourself somewhere else. Outside, you hear a roaring battle. Chattering. Shaking. Arceus weaves in between cleaved space and two different combatants. Seconds later, a roar you've grown accustomed to and a burst of psychic energy echoes behind this foggy viewport... Mewtwo comes flying by, never stopping his assault on Dialga.

You do a doubletake. How could Arceus be out there and... here?

"My children, so weary your bones must be. How your souls ache and cry their songs," she speaks, floating quietly down from the null-space above. "Come rest your heads against our flesh and let me take care of you, our children."

She holds her forelegs open, inviting you. "Let me sate your desire. ▯̷̡̡̥̥͚̙̤̤̟̝̦̼̭͉̔̊̄͗̉́͊̃͋́̎́̄̾͆̈͜͝͝ͅ▯̸̩͇͉͇̎͌͒̈́͐̀̇̉͋̈͐͝▯̶̡̼̺̹̗̹̺̝̘́̃̊̆̀̈́̎̾̓̏̑̿͐̍͝▯̸͈͂̓͐̃͊̄̾̿́̇͐̐̈́̄̇̾́͂̒̕͠ would be more than sufficient in all regards. Would you care for some now?" Her voice is caring. Soothing. Like a thousand lullabies upon a sea of silk. "Please. Seek not to lash out. Our intentions are not ill, my child."

The strange drink quietly floats down in front of you. One for each of you. Perfect down to the minutiae. As the light reflects against its glossy surface, you swear you see all the colors of a rainbow dance before your eyes. "Do not wait for our approval, my child. It is yours, after all."

>>5372027
"I am quite literally unable to drink this. Sorry. Don't take it as a refusal!"

>>5372027
...this is a trick, isn't it.
>castform does not want to take the drink.
I know there's a trial up ahead, but is this it? or is it just refreshments?

>>5372027
This is not at all what he was expecting.
What is this?
"What..?"
Vee is apprehensive.

>>5372027
“Wait, when did M2? Get here??”
>Charles looks at the glass presented, and the swirling colors within
“What…is this? Exactly?”

Rolled 18 (1d20)

>>5372027
Well, to say this is getting strange would be late by about a few minutes, but uh... yeah I was not expecting this...
>Sable peers into the drink

>>5372027
Rere drinks it without a second thought,

>>5372027
"Uh. FORTUNE FAVORS THE BOLD!?"
*Cava sips it.

>>5372027
Maroon eyes the drink with suspicion as he takes it in his paw. He waits for the others to drink first. Thoughts wander to the figure Judas as a deep discomfort sets in. A. . . loneliness indicative of his name.
He is no ones child.

>>5372027
"... fuck it"
Astor drinks ir

Bind, having accepted there's no controlling this scenario considers the picturesque drink. "This is something that useless idiot would do, but... down the hatch!"
His eyes widen immediately. "It's so rich!"

>>5372027
"If the circumstances weren't so...cosmic, I'd be delighted for a drink but now, not for me."

>>5372030
"I think you are mistaken." Your vision wavers for a moment and suddenly it is... edible for you.

>>5372031
She says nothing.

>>5372032
>>5372033
"For you, our children."

>>5372034
It's a drink. Or well, you thought it was a drink. It's actually very fine granules of some mineral. It moves almost like a liquid would, however.

>>5372036
>>5372037
>>5372041
Cold, warm, spicy, sweet... it's everything and more. It delights your taste and tickles the mind. It's too good to be true. How could it be your favorite and not at the same time? Your wounds and weariness fade.

>>5372045
Wow... This is cool!
>Sable starts drinking and doesn't stop until it's empty
Thank you, Arceus!

>>5372045
“…didn’t quite answer the question…”

Rolled 2 (1d20)

>>5372045
>castform looks at the drink
>he goes to try and drink it before stopping and realising the water membrane is in the way
>he dunks his face in and absorbs the drink via osmosis

>>5372045
"...This tastes far too good."

>>5372027
>>5372032
Vee is surprised by how many of them are accepting the drinks from this entity.

>>5372044
He's relieved on some level to see some of his friends reject the drink.

>>5372045
He declines the 'generous' offer, stepping back. If he had any sense, he'd spill it.

>>5372045
"Man... I haven't had this since I was first made..."

>>5372045
"Pretty good"
Astor stops drinking

>>5372055
>Charles side glances to Vee and follows his example, placing the glass to the side
“You getting a bad feeling about this too, Vee?”

"I do not believe any of us would be satisfied if the fate of all things were dictated in any part by your worldly needs and limitations. We may oppose eachother, but I have promised you a fair chance, and a chance I will give. The drink will restore your mortal bodies to peak condition. There will be no fatigue, no malady. Only you, and us.

>>5372050
>>5372054
>>5372057
>>5372060
"It is good to see that you enjoy it, our children."

>>5372053
Castform's water bubble displays the same effect as oil on water.

>>5372065
"We mean no harm."

>>5372045
Carefully, Maroon dips his tongue into the glass. He pauses, blinking in utter confusion before setting the glass down and wiping his tongue clean.
". . . It taste like Ramen Noodle Soup."

>>5372045
"...ah."

Citrine decides not to question it and consumes the... Substance.

>>5372061
Vee's look says all that needs to be said.
He looks at the figure >>5372065, cautious and apprehensive.

>>5372067
"And why should we believe you? You aren't the one with anything to lose here."

>>5372067
"Urk, you say that, but you also want to wipe out Poke-manity."

>>5372065
*Ymir drinks with some suspicion remaining*

Rolled 3 (1d20)

>>5372067
>Castform continues attempting to drink the drink, temporarily turning the water bubble off so he can reach it.

>>5372065
>>5372071
“To be honest, this sounds like a trick.”

>>5372067
"I... don't like this a single bit"

Rolled 1 (1d20)

>>5372065
>>5372067
>Out of curiosity, Charles looks at the cup set to the side, looking to see if it looks…familiar at all…

Maroon hears an irritated pretentious correction from somewhere behind him. "IT'S BROTH!!!" the bunny howls. Nobody cares.

>>5372071
"We for one, would be burdened with the knowledge of my duplicity in that case."

>>5372073
"And had We not believed in the worthiness of this test of ours, or your fervor, We would not be entertaining your appeals to begin with. We will remind you, my child, that We are powerful beyond the need for trickery."

>>5372077
>>5372081
"Of course, We will not force you."

>>5372085
"Fine, fine! I understand that you want us to take on the danged test but your reasoning for everything is... Vexing."

>castform remembers to put the vane back on while we're here

Rolled 17 (1d20)

>>5372085
"May i ask if the squirrel is actually alive and not just his wandering soul?"
Astor asks, shall he be heard?

>>5372084
You have... definitely have seen this texture at least once before. From inside the guild, even! No matter how hard you try though, you can;t remember where from, though...

Arceus looks around, still wary of Giratina nearby. He floats high up above, turning his gaze down to you all. "If you are all rested and ready, I will now pose the first Trial. They will test your resolve, willingness, and ability to protect this world and all in it from the tribulations that will surely plague you. To begin: The Trial of Willpower. All you must do..." He disappears instantaneously, appearing for brief flashes in the sky at the very edges of your vision before reappearing so high in the air,
"...is touch me."

TRIAL BEGIN

>>5372085
"Sorry if I don't trust your good word over your actions." Vee declines.

>>5372102
Okay... Alright...
Astor, can you get me up there?

>>5372102
...Can you not make that sound like an innuendo?
>castform prepares to fly up!
>>5372107
hey, I can work as an airlift if needs be.

Rolled 8 (1d20)

>>5372102
"Catch." Maroon chucks his sword at Arceus and bolts after him like a rocket.

>>5372102
“QUESTION!”
>Charles calls up
“DO WE ALL NEED TO PERFORM THIS? OR JUST ANY OF US THAT CAN?”

>>5372108
I'll take any help I can get here, you think you can lift me, then let's do this!

Rolled 2 (1d20)

>>5372102
"If so then... I'll do THIS!"
*Cava throws Pendragon as fast as he can!

Rolled 7 (1d20)

>>5372102
Citrine equips his Air Balloon and pushes off the ground, ascending. Kind of slowly. This isn't exactly what the Air Balloon is made for...

Rolled 5 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>5372112
>>5372102
>castform flies up with sable on top!
>+2 from turbulent flying, being weighed down counts for that right?

Rolled 2 (1d20)

>>5372102
Vee goes for his simplest move first.

He uses his experience with the move he's known since the very beginning, and summons the stars need for Swift! He has a few more ideas if this doesn't work, but...

Vee used Swift!
Swift never misses, unless..?

Rolled 14 (1d20)

>>5372102
>Witnessing everyone else’s attempts, Charles shrugs and tries to use Acid Spray to hit Arceus!

Rolled 9 (1d20)

>>5372102
"Well let's try it then!"

*Ymir uses High Horsepower to do a really big jump towards Arceus*

Rolled 11 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>5372115
>>5372112
Amateurs
Astor tries to carry Sable and Cast

>>5372131
to be fair, I'm not used to that much weight!

>>5372132
I'm not that fat, am I?

Rolled 19 (1d20)

>>5372102
>blizzaaaaaaaaard
"I think a little ice will suffice. It'll have to make Arceus move slower!" Mistral says, deploying his attempt at help.

>>5372134
you're not fat at all! I'm just extremely light and thus not supposed to carry much

>>5372141
Whew... sorry, though.

>>5372139
>Charles feels the cold find flow through the air
>He starts shivering quite a bit!
“I’d be chattering my teeth if I had any!”

>>5372134
>>5372141
"No, i mean, Cast is good at hovering, not at flying!"
Astor has grabbed both Sable and Cast

>>5372148
In another life, I bet I was a pilot! Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!
>Sable is enjoying himself a bit much for a life and death trial, isn't he?

>>5372148
Admittedly, flying quick is your specialty. I'm better at precise movements

Rolled 20 (1d20)

>>5372102
Rere simply hugs the air, humming happily and content. Silly friends don't understand the first thing about this at all

Rolled 17 (1d20)

>>5372111
"Any contact will suffice."
>>5372113
>>5372110
The two blades fly abroad of Arceus's blurring body and then some- he even slows down a bit at the peak of their arc so as to be visible when flying around them! He's fast, channeling that Extremespeed.
>>5372114
Citrine commands a bit of space with his presence, assuming space exists here at all...
>>5372115
Cast is airborne with Sable! They're not gaining on Arceus, as he flies around, though... and that's not what that means >:(
>>5372118
Arceus deftly weaves around and between the stars! Their pursuit is endless though, and find their mark when his travel path is cut off by a wide jet of...
>>5372121
Acid! He slows down to avoid the spray, only to be clipped by the swift, and stops channeling his Extremespeed for but a moment.
>>5372124
Ymir is airborne! He's the closest anyone's come yet!
>>5372131
Astor and Cast with Sable occupy space at an altitude higher than the others- now he won't be able to ascend upward (completely) uncontested.
>>5372139
Mistral's Blizzard frosts over The Creator's limbs and wheel completely, and he begins a dead drop straight downward. Bind is sprinting in with an Agility...
>>5372161
It is a perfect hug. Perhaps so perfect, that Rere has attain permanent proficiency bonus with hug action rolls.

Rolled 4 (1d20)

>>5372170
Onward, Astor! Just a little bit closer so I can touch Him!
>Sable encourages Astor

Rolled 11 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>5372170
“No go. All right, something else then…”
>Charles thinks for a moment…
>Charles attempts to fashion his goo into wings that he may fly out and touch Arceus!

Rolled 16 (1d20)

>>5372172
"To the top and beyond!"
Astor is going at several speeds

>>5372170
Rere is content with that, simply floating as is like she had completed the goal. For something that is 'all', everyone seemed so focused towards a single point of it.

Rolled 8 (1d20)

>>5372170
I'll try and slow 'em down!
>Cast deploys tactical Weather balls to slow arceus!

Rolled 2 (1d20)

>>5372170
"Ya see how close I got!? Wanna see me do it again?"
*Once more with High Horsepower*

Rolled 6 (1d20)

>>5372170
Maroon kicks himself off the ground and leaps at Arceus's frozen body to catch it.

Rolled 9 (1d20)

>>5372170
"Aw..."
*Cava picks up his sword... And charges ahead, trying to take advantage of the others' attempts of slowing Arceus down with Mega Horn!

>>5372175
shockingly, Charles does get the shape down! Most of his other physical properties won't let him fly, but he does find himself able to run significantly faster...
>>5372172
Astor is encouraged to go at many speeds, as opposed to several.
>>5372176
He's caught up with Bind and then some!

Before Bind, Charles, and Astor can cover enough ground to punish Arceus's landing, a familiar buzz can be heard, when a purple haze gathers at The Creator's core. He turns his head upward and lets out a familiar wail.
https://vocaroo.com/16tdFWM0ZpWI
Color drains from almost everyone's bodies, and time is slowed to a halt. Arceus catches himself with tapered poise, and begins to take off with another Extremespeed, before a colorless film rises from the nothingness below and pins him in place, to even his surprise! He glances at Rere for a moment, before time resumes, leaving his body inert and vulnerable from the Roar of Time.

Rolled 17 (1d20)

>>5372192
Citrine fires a Power Gem from where he is, suspended in the air and all.

"This counts, right? I.. don't know."

Rolled 16 (1d20)

>>5372192
"Roar of Time!? I forgot about that!"
*Cava continues speeding ahead.

Rolled 5 (1d20)

>>5372192
Well gents, it's been fun. I'll see you at the bottom
>As Astor gets close to Arceus, Sable jumps off and tries to latch on!

>>5372192
Rere quickly turns to where the All-Powerful is, seemingly upbeat and giving a wave and simply floating there happily and content with her actions.

Rolled 12 (1d20)

>>5372192
>cast dismounts from Astor to ram himself into arceus!

Rolled 15 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>5372192
>Hesitating for only a moment, Charles realizes this is as good a chance as any!

>Charles uses his old trick, goo lasso, to grab a hold of Arceus before another lift-off attempt!

“Come on, come on…”

> +2 Goo

Rolled 3 (1d20)

>>5372192
"Let's try an ol' favorite."
*Ymir creates an Ice Beam trail to slip and slide right towards Arceus*
"I'M COMIN' FOR YA!"

Rolled 8 (1d20)

>>5372192
Maroon fails to even graze the Original One once again. He narrows his eyes for a moment.
He can't touch him- so maybe he can trick Arceus into touching him? He had before. . .
"When this is all over I'm asking your daughter out, god," he states bluntly.

Rolled 8, 11, 18 = 37 (3d20)

>>5372192
He carefully makes his way over to Vee. They communicated their cool plan to each other.

Like juggling a ball, he sends the Eevee out with a set of three kicks out to Arceus!
>triple axeeeeeeeeeel to send Vee flying out

>>5372216
"Their daughter is currently in a fight to take over the universe or some shit. Also, do you really want to get a gf that threw you at us? Actually, you would, ignore that."

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>>5372170
Vee is proud of his Swift-proficiency.
He prepares for another go before...

>>5372192
He's surprised, but time resumes quickly, and he is seemingly unharmed.

Vee takes a note from his own book, remembering the last time he went soaring through the air.
He makes a glance towards Mistral before readying himself, summoning stars behind him, preparing to launch and ride them towards Arceus.

>>5372221
He is sent out, and the fastball is a go.
He makes full-use out of his Swift as he soars.

Vee used Swift!

Rolled 12 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>5372192
"Huff, Stop!"
Astor tries flying even harder!

Rolled 16 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>5372228
Vee forgot to roll the dice.

>>5372224
"She did say I was her favorite plaything. I'm willing to betray the Original One for that- its not like he's going to do anything," Maroon says, looking right at Arceus as he says this.

>>5372233
"That's more akin to a kid calling an annoying fly their favorite toy..."

>>5372233
maroon, go down that path and she'll break you like a kid tearing a plushie.

>>5372233
"I doubt that was true,not that it'd be a good thing if it was. It was probably just manipulation... Or you're temporary."

Citrine clearly dislikes Giratina.

>>5372238
>>5372242
"I'm a lot tougher than, not even the hand of the creator can unmake me."

>>5372216
>>5372233
>>5372244
"Oh, the naïveté of mortality. It will never work, my child. We would recommend you look for a relationship that is feasible and attainable." She floats nearby, watching the Trial.

>>5372244
>Charles casts a worried glance back to Maroon as he attempts his lasso
“You may want to hold back on such remarks!”

>>5372249
the only relationship feasible for him is known as the left paw.

>>5372244
"Well it was nice knowing ya, Maroon!"
*Ymir feels a sense of impending doom for his guild mate*

>>5372244
"I'm more worried about being kept as a pet than that."

Rolled 12 (1d20)

Rere checks for if Mespirit is around, her friends need to get gud

>>5372254
>>5372251
"They won't do anything. They don't have the will to strike me down because they can never. I am hellbent on saving this world and not even you, Arceus, can stop me. I will remain defiant and arragont until the bitter end to achieve what I damn please."
"You can't stop me," he states, a direct challenge.

>>5372263
"I don't really care that you're challenging god right now, I just want you to understand dating satan's generally a bad idea."

>>5372276
"Whats a Satan?"

>>5372284
"Uh, they're a fallen angel or something that is basically a very bad guy."

>>5372284
think I saw a satan in olly's book, resident dieties favourite that was cast down after betrayal if I remember right?

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>>5372211
The Deity's strength returns, and he is about to manually make hisdash away before he's stunned for just a moment by a web of slime! in that moment...
>>5372198
>>5372208
Sable and Cast callously jump off of Astor like a crumbling video game platform for extra speed, while he tumbles downward. The three of them fall and roll into him.
>>5372215
Ymir gets a surprisingly solid slide going, but crashes into Arceus rather than glide forward for a mere touch. He rebounds with a couple frontflips to flourish.
>>5372221
>>5372221
connecting all the kicks, the third is a high angle crescent that rockets the lightweight forward in a wide angle straight towards Arceus! Vee summons his stars to ride and keep his arc true, throwing in a few corkscrews for flair!

Bind... trips over at Maroon's comment.

TRIAL END

Arceus stands up straight, unfazed by all the impacts. "Fortune is a talent that must be taken advenage of as well as any other- Regardless, I feel a not insignificant amount of pride in your success.

>>5372263
The Arceus administering your tests addresses Maroon as well, though differently. "That may well even be true, and We would want nothing more than to see our children flourish and succeed in their endeavors... except not witnessing such a waste of life." Does he mean that literally or figu- "Perhaps your potential for maturation will allow you to survive these challenges and best me. Perhaps you could even seduce her! But that would only prove me right about your endless fruitless struggles. Seeking Her is quite possibly the worst idea I've heard in all my age and millenia. For your own good..."

Maroon takes 1260 damage from an unseen force.

"For the Next Trial: A Test of Knowledge... of the self.

Answer me, why are you here? What do you flounder and resist for? Have you found anything at all that would make your losses, struggles, and weariness worthwhile?"

TRIAL START

>>5372318
We're because this is our world, our home...
>cast looks to thte rest of the guild
and our family! no matter how much I go through, if it's for them, it's worthwhile, so there's no way I'm letting even you take that away!

>>5372318
"Here in this world? Heh, wish I knew, but here in this moment I'm doin' the best I can to help the others. At least until I can return to my world. Knowing that I wasn't standing around while things were goin' outta sorts is enough for me."

>>5372318
“Flounder? Resist? No. We do no such thing. We persist. We give one another strength! We work together to see another tomorrow. Why see another tomorrow? So that we may see one another grow. Your new world you wish to make? None of that would be possible. Everything stagnant and unchanging. Nothing of value would come of it!
>>5372325
>Charles points to Castform
“What Cast said! For family! For all those we have met along the way, and for all those yet to come.”

>>5372318
"Rest in peace the yellow dog, lusted and subbed for a demon, got pancaked by some weird force" Astor indeed places a plot relevant
"Now for the questions, i want a way out..." Astor ponders his choice
"... or at least i wanted one before, but recent events make me want to stay with the guild, and most of all, with Blitz, i already failed my son, i'm not going to repeat the same mistake with her"

>>5372336
plot relevant flower*

Rolled 9 (1d20)

>>5372318
>While Charles is making his argument, he plays a soft symphony, directing a life Dew to Maroon to heal…whatever damage that may have caused.
>Maroon healed for 25% of his maximum hp
>Roll for song

>>5372318
"Life itself. Its limitless potential. The fact that we have control as living beings, masters of ourselves."

>>5372318
Maroon is fucking dead and thus cannot answer.

Maroon looks down and finds his wounds healed. Maybe Arceus didn't want any unfair distractions.

>>5372318
>before trial 2
whew! Can't believe that actually worked!
>trial 2

I... I don't want the world to end again. Every moment of my new life has been to ensure that the horrors of the last age are not repeated. I've been beaten, cut up, burned, microwaved, buried, and nearly died several times over, and I don't regret a single second of it. It's simply my duty, my honor, and my penance for bringing this entire nightmare to fruition to begin with. I want to make this second chance count, to finally do something right for people and pokemon. As for finding something worth it... I have. Something worth doing all of this for... my homes, the pokemon and people that took me in even at my low moments... I can't just let it all be for nothing. Not again. I'll prove myself in any way you ask, Lord. I just want to make things right.

>>5372344
>>5372318
Struggling... Persisting... Whatever you wish to call it. It's needed for life itself as a concept to truly... Exist! Life... Life is all about having its ups, but also its downs. You can't make anyone truly UNDERSTAND or FEEL joy, happiness, or contentment without having felt pain! Pain... Suffering... It's what drives us to truly LIVE, Arceus! If we lived in a state of perpetual safety and immunity to pain, we wouldn't be able to feel or understand joy and happiness! As for why we struggle to live... Well, everyone's got their own reasons. Revenge, comfort, their loved ones, their community... All of them are valid reasons to exist. My reason for being here is to protect those very reasons! I've said this before, but everyone's lives are their OWN lives! They're the ones who decide what THEY do! If an outside force takes it for any other reason other than living as well, then I believe it to be entirely unjustified and morally reprehensible. That's why I'm here, Arceus. I'm here to stop all of you from deciding their fates yourself.

>>5372318
"Ah. It appears I missed."

Citrine unequips his Air Balloon and crashes heavily to the ground.

"I'm here because... Well, multiple reasons. You want a selfish explanation? I've got one. This is my second chance. I get to live in this world, with only memories of this world. I've got so much to fight for, like..."

Citrine looks moderately embarrassed. "Well, you know already, since you're God. I'm not throwing that away for anything."

"Aside from that, I've made it my responsibility to protect my friends, and that extends to this. I'm not gonna just stand by. I never do. And... I feel that protection instinct extends to everyone else in the world, too. They've got goals and friendships and love to fight for, same as I do. Whatever catastrophes you keep mentioning will happen... I'll face them head-on. We all will. Anything it takes, because it's better than just... Erasure. I'm sure you understand that point of view. That has to be the point of the world you made, perseverance."

Citrine stands tall and nods to Cava. >>5372357

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>>5372318
Rere is the designated protector of the Tree of Life, as dictated by her creator. Rere has lived many years,. Rere has made many friends with humans, Pokemon and now Pokemon humans.

Rere... Rere argues with siblings... But Rere is sad she knows not where they are since we seperated by... by... thing... But Rere loves them. Rere argued with Mespirit... but... Rere loved Mespirit. Rere now arguing with Arceus... but... Rere likes Arceus.

Rere thinks all these worth it. Rere doesn't know what the next world you make will have. Maybe it will have Rere... But would it really be Rere? Arcy never say what the new world have, Arcy never asked others their thoughts as far as Rere is concerned. Pretty rude, Grandmapa

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>>5372318
Vee lands lightly and steps back swiftly after he and Mistral's starry display.
He looks up at Arceus, who stands in front of him, facing him. He who was larger than him when He fell, and even more so when standing tall, no matter how straight Vee stands.
"The struggles are what make the victories worthwhile. It's why I choose to do what I do, because there will always be an easier option, but it won't make me happy to sit and let others live for me." He catches his breath from his previous stunt, shaking ice off of himself.

"If I wanted to repeat myself and everything I neglected before, I'd be in a bush, or a cave somewhere no one knows, alone, thinking about how much better it would be for me to go out and do something with myself, but instead, I'm doing things my way," he accentuates his words, "here, alongside everyone else, playing by your rules because you want to interrupt that, all for the sake of those you didn't hear when they begged for your help." He thinks of Sable, Olly, anyone and everyone he knows who's held onto their faith in face of everything.

He continues, digging his small paws into the ground while he explains himself, posing a question to the spotless royal white figure who eclipses his tiny furred form, despite his best efforts.
"Are you going to let all the effort in the world go to waste all because you're too big to see the details from this ivory tower?"

He waits for a response, looking for any sign that his, or anyone else's words might've reached him as he overlooks them.

"Even if we didn't have to die to make way for this New World... I would rather! Skating by in that painfully average industrial life is a fate I wouldn't wish on anyone! I'd never have hungered for any of the things I can be proud of having done in this world if nothing ever prompted me. I was the most average human there ever was, so I know I can say most people would feel the same. Your perfect world to replace this one... would be pointless.

>>5372343
"Eugh. . . That felt like a cold sneeze. . . still better than when I got here," Maroon groans in pain as it feels pain even in his bones.
"What's going on?"

>>5372372
*Cava nods along to it.
"Continue struggling... Keep on struggling to the end of ends... There's no fighting to just die..."

>>5372378
“We are currently trying to articulate to Arceus why we keep on living in this world of free choice over…his? Her? World of no choice.”

>>5372318
He nods in agreement with everyone else, points spoken. “As for me... adventure. There’s so much to see that I can actually explore. No more... wishing and wistful thinking. Living vicariously through others far away. It’s personal. A journey to call my own.”

>>5372382
>>5372318
"Huh? Oh. . . That's easy. Because choice isn't negotiable and I refuse to exist in a world without it. I have a will and am determined to achieve what I set out to do- without my delusional determination I am nothing and pathethic. I refuse to be that."

>>5372387
>Charles places a comforting hand on Maroon’s shoulder

>>5372387
"Free will is arguably the most important aspect of sentient life indeed..."

Arceus closes his eyes, apparently deep in thought.

TRIAL END

We shall continue tomorrow at 6:30 PM CST.

>>5372398
(NC)
"Did we pass the test? I didn't study for this."

Rolled 605 (1d905)

>>5371911
Alright, this seems neat. Rolling for pokemon.

>>5372744
Glad to have ya.

>>5372744
Awesome! Can’t wait to meet you!

Rolled 2 (1d2)

The Patriarch floats around the group all giving their answers. His eyes pass over each one of you, analyzing and calculating something. Passing Judgement, perhaps? He continues to move between the group as the words continue, listening in the attentive way a Legendary does...

"So it is said." He cranes his neck up to look into the milky white nothing. "Your persistence is fascinating."

He floats away as the Matriarch replaces his position as overseer. "Our children, you have all come so far... all you have now is one last test to pass. One last before we make our decision on Judgement."

She taps the ground and it ripples like the surface of a pond. "The Trial of Passion. A test of the primordial spirit... do not falter now, my children..."

From the center of the ripple emerges shapes. Many shapes. Many familiar shapes.

TRIAL START!
>1 for LHG
>2 for Ferals

Castform Level 53
Swampert Level 54
Dragonair Level 44
Goodra Level 60
Pachirisu Level 52
Escavalier Level 61
Gigalith Level 64
Eevee Level 54
Grimmsnarl Level 57
Sableye Level 54
Politoed Level 51
Staraptor Level 64
Arcanine Level 63
Lopunny Level 47
Alolan Ninetales Level 62

"...you may begin," the Matriarch announces. "Show me that you mastered more than just the mind..."

>>5372982
(insert "you aren't me!" here)

>>5372982
Vee watches as the creatures rise, and stares down his very own reflection.
Clones are quite the interesting opponent. Vee wonders how alike they really are...

He sits and waits for his mirror to do something, or perhaps, wait with him. It'd be his game plan too, after all.

>>5372982
"Guess we're seein' what we're made of face to face!"

>>5372982
>Charles witnesses the all too familiar shapes appear before them
“Oh dear…”

>>5372982
>castform stares at his mirror, he knows he can't do much to IT, but it can't do much to him either. weather ball will always do half damage regardless of active weather.

>>5372982
"...hmmm. I... That can't be real."

>>5372982
Maroon stares at his reflection and chuckles with a tired grin. The sight of himself reminds me of a dream he once had.
Without prompting he says to himself, "I still think I should've drown you when I had the chance. I'll have to settle for smothering you out."

>>5372982
*Cava watches the ferals wearily...

>>5372982
Well, that's interesting. So like, should we all fight ourselves or do you guys just wanna go for whoever?

>>5373006
some of us don't have much to face ourselves off with, like me or maroon.

>>5372982
"Why are we entertaining this stupid stuff again?" Poli whines.

>>5373006
“Perhaps go for weaknesses? That…sort of just makes me have to fight myself regardless, but it may help others take down more of the mirrors faster.”

>>5373009
"A grass move would definitely be handy right about now."

>>5373007
>>5373009
Eh, I guess... I dunno, we'll see who they go for

>>5373010
“Wonder if any of us has one…”

>>5373006
>>5373009
>>5373007
"I'd prefer seeing what he's got." Vee's still staring at his mirror-self, itching to battle him. "If you'd all be so kind to... not beat him up."

Rere waves from outside the limits. She has been banned from this fight for some reason, damn rulesets. She floats out of reach, cheering on Lost Hope as she waves her arms around

Rolled 19, 18, 18, 2, 2, 7, 3 = 69 (7d20)

>>5372982
It swoops high in the sky.
>Castform sets Sunny Day!

It commands the water through the earth.
>Swampert used Muddy Water on Maroon!

It whips through the air.
>Dragonair used Dragon Rush on Charles!

It lashes out.
>Goodra used Power Whip on Sable!

It gathers power.
>Pachirisu used Charge!

It sharpens its resolve.
>Escavalier used Swords Dance!

It gathers power from beyond.
>Gigalith prepares Meteor Beam!

It cowers and plots.
>Eevee used Focus Energy!

It pleads and appears meek, saying strange words.
>Grimmsnarl used Flatter on Astor!

It scampers on the ground, greedy.
>Sableye used Knock Off on Citrine!

It croaks out loudly.
>Politoed used Hyper Voice on everyone!

It soars high into the sky, out of everyone's reach.
>Staraptor used Fly...

It speeds up and heats up.
>Arcanine used Extremespeed on Ymir!
>Arcanine used Overheat on Scava!

It runs away.
>Lopunny flees...?

It waits, watching.
>Alolan Ninetales does nothing. It prowls around Goodra.

LHG TURN 1

>>5373017
“I’ll give it a shot, but I can’t guarantee anything.”

Rolled 10 (1d20)

>>5373019
>castform is now fire type!
>he takes this chance to ratio mirro Cava while it swords dances, unleashing a weather ball!

Rolled 7 (1d20)

>>5373019
"Hey!" Maroon growls as he rushes to block Cava from the Arcanine's Overheat.

Rolled 12 (1d20)

>>5373019
"Sun..? This appears suboptimal. Unless they..?" Poli goes into thought while covering his ears, then elects to use Earth Power.

>>5373019
>Sable gets sideswiped by a gooey whip
OW! ALRIGHT FINE WE START NOW, THEN!
>Sable Digs into the earth!

Rolled 17 (1d20)

>>5373019
"Don't you dare move!" Astor is dizy!
He uses Brave Bird on the dog!

Rolled 9 (1d20)

>>5373019
HP: 787/1080
"Startin' off strong. Ha, not surprised."
>ACTION
*Ymir charges into Pachirisu with High Horsepower*

>>5373041
(348 damage)

>>5373029
>(963 damage on mirror cava!)
>cast took 118 damage!
>HP 412/530

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>>5373022
"Thanks Charles..." Vee notices one of them going for the first move...

>>5373019
Vee is surprised by the rush of attacks, most of which thankfully not directed at him. His eyes remain on the Eevee, but his ears cling to his head as the Politoed screeches. (470/540 HP) Ouch.

He follows along with the Eevee's plan, focusing just as he did.

Vee used Copycat!
Vee used Focus Energy!

It only dawns on him after the fact. "...H-Hey! Now I'M the one playing into my own idea!"
He continues trying to stay on the same footing as his opponent.

>>5373019
Citrine isn't really certain of what to do, and just uses Iron Defense to compensate somewhat from losing his Light Core this early.

>>5373030
The Swampert's muddy water instantly cakes underneath the heat of the Arcanine's attack.
>Maroon takes 342 damage from Muddy Water.
>918 HP left.

Rolled 15 (1d20)

>>5373019
>Charles rears back from the rushing dragon!
>He grits his non existent teeth as his antennae get slammed by the hyper voice!
“All right, this isn’t looking good…need to do this smart…”
>Purple energy wells up along Charles body as he emits an Acid Spray at The Dragonair!

>>5373019
>>5373030
*Cava is alive, thanks to Maroon!
"Thanks, Maroon! Uh..."
*Cava mirrors mirror Cava and uses Swords Dance!

>>5373054
>Charles
HP:(722/1200)
>On dragonair
(40bp) + 60 + 15 = 115 Damage and Dragonair Special Defense reduced by 2 stages!

>>5373055
also, 1122 HP left

Rolled 9, 14, 11, 4, 11, 19, 20, 15, 1 = 104 (9d20)

It cries from above.
>Castform used Rain Dance!

It takes aim with the tears.
>Swampert used Hydro Pump on Citrine! (ROLL 1)

It weaves in the air.
>Dragonair used Dragon Dance!

It provides aid.
>Goodra used Life Dew on Feral Escavalier!

It unleashes the power within.
>Pachirisu used Spark on Castform! (ROLL 2)

It fights back, hunting for a worthy opponent.
>Escavalier used Drill Run on Scava! (ROLL 3)

It calls down the power from above.
>Gigalith used Meteor Beam on Maroon! (ROLL 4)

It lets its power go to someone stronger...
>Eevee used Baton Pass to Sableye.

It stands up and begins saying mean things.
>Grimmsnarl used Torment on Charles!

It scampers closer, still greedy for more.
>Sableye used Knock Off on Vee! (ROLL 5)

It attempts to sing your demise.
>Politoed used Perish Song! (ROLL 6)

It comes crashing down, talons ready to strike.
>Staraptor used Fly on Poli! (ROLL 7)

It attempts to crush down with force.
>Arcanine used Bite on Ymir! (ROLL 8)

It is nowhere to be seen...?
>Where did Lopunny go...?

It howls out, angered.
>Alolan Ninetales used Dazzling Gleam on Poli! (ROLL 9)

LHG TURN 2

>>5373074
Citrine takes the Hydro Pump to the face and spins into action to block for Maroon as well. Heavy damage? Yeah, sure, but he's not concerned about that. Bruised, he stares himself down wordlessly.

>>5373074
>HP: 649/1080
*Ymir flinched*
"Hey! Gettin' real up close!"

Rolled 12 (1d20)

>>5373074
>Sable bursts from the earth(?) and smacks the other Sableye!
You're not hurting him anymore!

Rolled 6 (1d20)

>>5373074
"ACK!? PERISH SONG! We have to knock them out as fast as possible, we're gonna be wiped!"
*Cava uses Close Combat on his self!
"BEGONE!"
(890 HP left pre injection mold)

Rolled 10 (1d20)

>>5373074
>castform is now water type!
>he tries to place himself to block the life dew!

>>5373079
>146 damage

>>5373080
Cava uses Injection Mold! 500 Damage!
697 HP left.

Rolled 7 (1d20)

>>5373074
>Charles feels a strange miasma befall him! He seems to forget he can use Acid spray…for the next move or so.
>Charles’ antennae are again assaulted by horrendous noises!
“Gaaaaaah! Enough with the noise!”
>Charles reaches his arm up to the heavens…calling out…and brings it down
>Charles used Draco Meteor!

Rolled 4 (1d20)

>>5373074
Vee watches Eevee Baton Pass to Sableye, thinking about doing the same. "Oh, are you-" He's cut off by Sableye's Knock Off tearing his Foreverstone out of his scarf.

Vee's heartbeat pounds through his chest as he watches it fall, a subtle nervousness entering him as the Everstones tangled in the dreamcatcher land on the floor.

He looks back at the Sableye and Eevee as he skids to a stop.

A shattering noise breaks out from his scarf as he's surrounded by pale energy, and stars envelope him.

Seconds later, he's speeding like a comet towards the Eevee. He doesn't just barely notices Sable taking care of himself. >>5373079

Vee used Breakneck Blitz!

Rolled 7 (1d20)

>>5373074
"You insolent little knave!" Poli snips at the Staraptor, not much caring about the actual more pressing things targeting him. He is almost totally owned, though. Crit moment! Nonetheless, he elects to use Ice Beam on the Staraptor.
After launching his attack, not even checking if it connected, he turns to Sable. "If I'm unmistaken, you were unaffected by the Perish Song. We now have an effective win condition."

>>5373088
328 damage!

He's serious.

Rolled 19 (1d20)

>>5373074
"Ack!" Maroon yelps in pain as he's struck by a Metor Beam.
"Damn it! I'm going to shatter you stupid head!"

Maroon uses Close Combat on Gigalith.
>Maroon takes 428 damage from Meteor Beam
>490 HP left

>>5373098
>Maroon does 442 damge to Gigalith
>Maroon takes 147 recoil.
>343 HP left

>>5373074
>>5373086
> The Dragon’s Wrath is unleashed…
>A tears appears in the sky…Comets falling to their targets
>It’s as if the very universe weeps…

Castform
(130 x 1.5 x 1.2 x 0.7) + 60 + 7 = 231

Swampert
(130 x 1.5 x 1.2 x 0.7) + 60 + 7 = 231

Dragonair
(130 x 1.5 x 1.2 x 0.7 x 2 x 2) + 60 + 7 = 722

Goodra
(130 x 1.5 x 1.2 x 0.7 x 2) + 60 + 7 = 395

Pachirisu
(130 x 1.5 x 1.2 x 0.7) + 60 + 7 = 231

Escavalier
(130 x 1.5 x 1.2 x 0.7 x 0.5) + 60 + 7 = 149

Gigalith
(130 x 1.5 x 1.2 x 0.7) + 60 + 7 = 231

Eevee
(130 x 1.5 x 1.2 x 0.7) + 60 + 7 = 231

Grimmsnarl
(130 x 1.5 x 1.2 x 0.7 x 0.5) + 60 + 7 = 149

Sableye
(130 x 1.5 x 1.2 x 0.7) + 60 + 7 = 231

Politoed
(130 x 1.5 x 1.2 x 0.7) + 60 + 7 = 231

Staraptor
(130 x 1.5 x 1.2 x 0.7) + 60 + 7 = 231

Arcanine
(130 x 1.5 x 1.2 x 0.7) + 60 + 7 = 231

Lopunny?
(130 x 1.5 x 1.2 x 0.7) + 60 + 7 = 231

Alolan Ninetails
(130 x 1.5 x 1.2 x 0.7 x 0.5) + 60 + 7 = 149

>Charles special attack reduced by 2 stages!

Rolled 13 (1d20)

>>5373074
"Fuck!"
Astor, unsure about what to do, does another Brave Bird on the doggo!

>>5373098
>>5373075
Oops, it turns out that Maroon did not get hit with Metoer Beam.

>>5373098
"That's my head you're calling stupid!"

>>5373130
"I'm aware!" he shouts, angry if grateful for having avoided another beam of rocks.
>771 HP Left

Rolled 8, 4, 16, 3, 15, 13, 15, 3 = 77 (8d20)

It hides behind a veil of the earth.
>Castform used Sandstorm!

It attempts to bend the airborne earth and water to its will.
>Swampert used Muddy Water on Sableye and Astor! (ROLL 1)

It slithers weakly on the ground, attempting to take out Charles' legs.
>Dragonair used Dragon Tail on Charles! (ROLL 2)

It continues to provide aid.
>Goodra used Life Dew on Dragonair.

It buzzes out, frustrated, attempting to get close.
>Pachirisu used Nuzzle on Castform! (ROLL 3)

The lances fall.

It harnesses the power within the air.
>Gigalith uses Weather Ball on Sableye! (ROLL 4)

It whines and cowers, scampering away.
>Eevee flees...?

It whispers sweet nothings into your head.
>Grimmsnarl Flatters Ymir.

It scampers back up, hunting for more goods.
>Sableye used Knock Off on Escavalier! (ROLL 5)

It attempts to encourage more...
>Politoed sang an Encore for Charles!

It slams into another for dominance in the air.
>Staraptor used Brave Bird on Astor! (ROLL 6)

It attempts to crush those beneath it.
>Arcanine used Bite on Poli! (ROLL 7)

It... attempts to make you understand.
>Lopunny used Entrainment on Maroon!

It wants you to leave.
>Alolan Ninetales used Blizzard! (ROLL 8)

LHG TURN 3.

PERISH SONG TAKES EFFECT END OF TURN 5.

Rolled 10 (1d20)

>>5373138
>Castform is now rock type!
>Weather Ball, tried and true, on Mirror Astor!

>>5373138
Citrine spins into a second Gyro Ball, taking the mirror Gigalith's Weather Ball for Sableye.

"Coward," he says contemptuously in his counterpart's direction.

Rolled 18 (1d20)

>>5373138
"Ew! Why does everything have to involve slobber..?" Poli whines as he is Bitten. He is mostly owned now and won't last another turn. "...Remember, Perish Song will affect everyone but Sableye," he gives Final Advice (TM) before using Scald contemptuously on the opposing Arcanine.

Rolled 6 (1d20)

>>5373138
"Aw. . .You're really cute!" Maroon smiles, feeling happy to dance with the enemy but also. . . jittery. He turns his attention to the Alolan Ninetales.
"You're cute too- perish."
Maroon bolts after the Alolan Ninetales like a fiery comet.
>Maroon uses Flare Blitz. Flash Flare and Fire Gem activate.

Rolled 11 (1d20)

>>5373138
"That uh...sure is..."
*He tries to regain hia focus and uses Muddy Water on the Mirror Arcanine and Gigalith.*

>>5373149
(389 damage. Just barely hits I think)

>>5373147
>Maroon does 1294 damage to Alolan Ninetales
>Maroon takes 431 recoil
>340 HP
>Maroon retreated from battle!

>>5373138
(259/540 HP)
Still rushing with what energy is left from the use of his Normalium-Z, Vee speeds towards the fleeing Eevee after swiveling from where he landed after the Breakneck Blitz, but he already ran away!

Vee searches through his scarf hurriedly and retrieves a Warp Orb in hopes of bringing Eevee back to him.

He's patiently waiting impatiently for any sign of the Eevee nearby, really wanting to continue attacking him.

>>5373138
>As Charles is recovering, panting from the effort to hurtle space at their attackers, he’s suddenly his at his legs by the Dragonair! Recently healed by his own mirror
“Dammit! Fall alrea-“
>He here’s the strange call of the Politoed
>But…he can’t remember the move he just used???
>Charles appears incredibly baffled! The fight raging on about him, he can’t think of what move to do!
>So he decides to do something else
“SABLE!”
>Charles moves closer to his friend that didn’t hear the shriek of the mirror Poli
“Sable! Take this! Use it when we go down!”
>Charles gives Sable 1 X Sacred Ash

Rolled 11 (1d20)

>>5373153
Vee used a Warp Orb!

Sure hope this doesn't result in any unforeseen consequences!

>>5373157
>>5373138
>HP update
HP:(494/1200)
>Charles is feeling the pain!

Rolled 2 (1d20)

>>5373138
"Damn bunny!"
Astor uses Close Combat on Lopunny!

Rolled 16 (1d20)

>>5373157
Huh? Wha- well okay I guess.
>>5373138
Now then!
>Sable backhands his evil twin! (knock off)

>>5373164
>167 DMG to evil sable!

>>5373141
>(363 damage)

Rolled 19, 16, 9, 9, 7, 20 = 80 (6d20)

The Warp Orb activates and reorganizes the room! Vee is now staring down a Goodra and Ninetales, an Eevee hiding behind the two.

Swampert now stands above Sableye.

Lopunny is in the middle of the chaos. Everyone else has been rearranged although it just seemed more like a minor inconvenience.

It dances in the harsh snowfall as the cold lines its core.
>Castform used Hail!

It attempts to drown what should belong inside the earth.
>Swampert used Sand Tomb on Sableye! (ROLL 1)

It sees an opportunity.
>Dragonair used Dragon Tail on Vee! (ROLL 2)

It wants to deceive.
>Goodra used Tearful Look on Astor!

It tries to act cute.
>Pachirisu used Baby-Doll Eyes on Ymir!

It changes tactics to gather power from beyond once again.
>Gigalith prepares a Meteor Beam.

It narrows its eyes and smiles devilishly.
>Eevee used Helping Hand on Lopunny!

It compliments your look with false words.
>Grimmsnarl used Flatter on Castform!

The gems clatter to the ground and so too do the Neutral Core and Foreverstone.

It sings for more destruction.
>Politoed sings Perish Song! (ROLL 3)

It hunts for what dares to try.
>Staraptor used Brave Bird on Ymir! (ROLL 4)

It seeks the nearest thing, trying to crunch on more.
>Arcanine used Bite on Charles! (ROLL 5)

It feels confident.
>Lopunny used High Jump Kick on Citrine! (ROLL 6)

It desires isolation.
>Alolan Ninetales is preparing an Aurora Veil!

LHG TURN 4.

PERISH SONG TAKES EFFECT END OF TURN 5.

Rolled 1 (1d20)

>>5373219
>castform has become ice type!
>castform's special attack raised
>castform was confused!
>castform deployed a weather ball on Mirror charles!

>>5373219
Citrine, brutally battered by the three hits and the Lopunny's powerful kick, faints, not taking his eyes off the mirrored rock.

"Another attack... idiot."

His eyes lose their determination as he goes unconscious.

>>5373223
>Charles (real) takes 504 damage, unless someone blocks the confused orb!

Rolled 8 (1d20)

>>5373219
"Ah don't look at me like that! Weird coming from a mirror Olly..."
>ACTION
*Ymir uses High Horsepower on the Pachirisu*

Rolled 11 (1d20)

>>5373219
>>5373223
>>5373226
Poli casually wastes his turn moving in front of Charles.
Hail would've killed him anyway, so...

Rolled 11 (1d20)

>>5373219
(64/540 HP!)
Vee is smacked by the faux-Swan's Dragon Tail, which is thankfully not the strongest, but in his current condition, it sure feels like it is.

Vee, with his sights on the Eevee cowering not too far away, prepares himself, and starts running.
He's going as fast as he can to deal what is hopefully the final blow, and he...

Vee used Covet!

...tries to slap him really hard with his paw!

Bap!

Rolled 2 (1d20)

>>5373219
>>5373225
>Charles watches as Citrine falls over
“CITRINE!”
>As his hand reached out, it is viciously bitten by the mirror Arcanine!
>Charles struggles and pulls his arm from the sharp fangs!
“GAH!”
“Not! NOW!”
>Charles lurches back and slams his tail into the illusion of another of his friends

>Charles used Breaking Swipe on the Arcanine!

>He tries to reach Citrine…

>>5373232
The paw is looking to deal 200 damage when it lands!

>>5373235
(60 x 1.5 x 1.2) + 60 + 2 = 170 Damage and Arcanine Normal Attack reduced by 1 stage!

>>5373219
>Sable walks out of the tomb
...Really now? Shameful, let me show you how to REALLY bathe in the earth
>Sable digs!

Rolled 15 (1d20)

>>5373138
483 HP left.
>>5373219
"SHIT! This isn't good..."
Cava uses Close Combat on Lopunny!

Rolled 7 (1d20)

>>5373219
Maroon has retreated from the battle to eat an Energy Root and restore his HP to max!

"Shit. . . I might have brain damage or something. . ." he laments, unsure what to do.
"I guess I'll just start burning shit."

>Maroon uses Flare Blitz on Alolan Ninetales!

>>5373248
>>5373219
372 Damage!

>>5373253
Correction, 556.

>>5373250
>620 damage to Alolan Ninetales!
>206 recoil!
>1054 HP Left

Rolled 4, 19, 2, 10, 13, 1, 14 = 63 (7d20)

It celebrates the dawn of a new day.
>Castform used Sunny Day!

It seeks to wash away the remaining foes.
>Swampert used Muddy Water on Charles and Poli! (ROLL 1)

It slices through the air like a needle.
>Dragonair used Dragon Rush on Castform! (ROLL 2)

It is greedy.
>Goodra used Life Dew on itself!

It wants to retaliate and get closer.
>Pachirisu used Nuzzle on Ymir! (ROLL 3)

It is ready to strike with cosmic power.
>Gigalith used Meteor Beam on Maroon! (ROLL 4)

There's a puff of fluff and it is no more.

It starts communing with higher powers.
>Grimmsnarl used Metronome! (ROLL 5)

It tries to concentrate the croak to a single target!
>Politoed used Hyper Voice on Scava! (ROLL 6)

It throws its body at the knight.
>Arcanine used Extremespeed on Scava! (ROLL 7)

It flees once again...
>Lopunny ran away!

The steam is all that is left of the snow...

LHG TURN 5.

PERISH SONG TAKES EFFECT AT THE END OF THIS TURN.

Rolled 19 (1d20)

>>5373275
378 HP left.
"Oi! Rude!"
Cava punches Arcanine!

>>5373277
320 Damage!

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>>5373275
Pic related

Rolled 3 (1d20)

>>5373275
>Castform is now fire type!
>castform only has one shot left
>Weather ball mirror Kaku!

Rolled 15 (1d20)

>>5373275
Not even a turn into battle and Maroon is immediately beamed down by Gigalith. Maroon yelps in pain and growls.
"FUCK OFF YOU PIECE OF SHIT STONER!"
>Maroon uses Close Combat on Gigalith

Rolled 13 (1d20)

>>5373275
>Charles shakes off the excess moisture, still hanging on
“Sable! Hang in there!”
>Using the last of his strength, Charles plus one more song
>He whisks his water baton and tries to play a sorrowful melody
>one of loss
>one of ending
>one of Hope
>Sable healed for 25% of his max health
>Roll for song

>>5373282
>castform missed!

>>5373275
>Sable erupts from the earth at high speeds and rams the Arcanine in the chin!
Ew, slobbery! Ugh, gross gross gross!
>220 DMG! (the roll was set at 6 by GM)

>>5373285
Thanks Charles! Feel better already!

>>5373284
>Close Combat does 438 damage to Gigalith!
>Maroon takes 146 recoil!
>474 HP left

Rolled 11 (1d20)

>>5373275
>ACTION
"Alright one last HIGH HORSEPOWER!"
*Ymir puts some real effort into making sure he's on point this time before slamming into Pachirisu*

Rolled 16 (1d20)

Understanding his incoming fate, and his combat potential if he were to survive, Bind looks back at his allies, and considers their potential, their inventories, reviver seed in hand... Did anyone have anything to help out in a solo situation?

A distant memory strikes him like lighting a mere moment before the Perish Song takes him, and he flings the reviver seed high into the air in a long and slow arc towards Maroon!

Rolled 1 (1d20)

>>5373275
Vee's mighty bap makes contact with the imposter Eevee and vanquishes it once and for all.

He finally exits his tunnel vision to realize:
Things are not looking very good!

He rushes back to find his Foreverstone, aiming to snatch it quickly and hide it safely within his scarf. It's a relieving feeling being just seconds away from restoring it to its rightful place, but...

It would feel more relieving if his friends weren't in danger.

Assessing the situation as fast as possible, he decides it's best to try and do something a little more useful. He'll get it back after he's not so unconscious. Perish Song affects everyone, right?

Vee used Wish!

He makes his Wish as big as he can, hoping it'll be ready for when things are looking a bit brighter, when this annoying song stops playing...

Rolled 11 (1d20)

>>5373275
"... fug"
Astor uses Brave Bird on the draconic slug!