Memento Mori: Even Gods Must Die

[Guywhoiam]

Guy - Past, Woods

Guy said nothing as the Priests teleported away. All he could do was wonder why he was here, and what he glory the old man mention was. Did these peole travel back in time to alter the future? Is that what I am doing here? To stop them? Guy had no idea what to expect, but he still wanted to find his Flygon. He was lost in his own thoughts, his mind racing from one to the other. Then he heard the young boy say something so foolish Guy could not believe it was said.

"Mind if I follow you? My horrible sense of direction will get me lost big time." Davis asked Musica. Musica, Guy thought, what an odd name. Then again, he IS an odd individual. Guy decided to speak up, to hopefully save time, and the boy's life.

“Listen, Davis, I don’t think it is wise to go with Musica when you get so easily lost. Sure, you think you’d be fine with him, but what if the Tyranitar splits you two up?” Guy continued to speak, while turning toward Musica, “You wouldn’t want any harm to befall this child, would you?”

Guy then, not heading his own advice, left the group to search for Flygon. As he searched through the lush, green brush, Guy happened upon one of the notes the villagers had tied to a Starly’s leg. It read: “Arceus, please, if you will only grant me one miracle make it this one,” Then, from behind, came a rustling in the trees. Guy quickly stopped reading, and turned as he put the scrap in his pocket. Nothing was there. Nothing…, he thought, not even Flygon. Perhaps what Lilith said was true. Maybe Flygon wasn’t brought over. After a few more minutes of searching, Guy returned to the group. In a very delayed response to the question Lilith posed, Guy answered: “If I remember correctly, Sunyshore is that way.” Guy’s left arm was outstretched toward the south-east, with his stance showing the damaged Snag-Machine. Trainer V, we had a brief run-in with each other in Orre. But I hope that you will eventually find out my crimes and bring me to justice. There was no honour in what I did, even though I made myself believe there was.

[Bronzong#1]

Marcus: "Well I guess it is time to go to the snow-capped mountains, finally its time to go to my favorite terrain." Marcus being nauturally excited seeing mountains in the distance, jumps into the trees on the relatively high branches where not many people can go, since the trees were so thin he could see a Skarmory flying southeast with a group of 1st and 2nd stage bird pokemon, "Hey isnt that the Skarmory from the entralink, it must be an ally." Marcus then lands in a forest clearing, I wonder if I will meet any of the others on the way there. "Trouble will abound in the mountains for those who does not know how to climb them."

A little boy then walks up to him listening to his conversation to himself. "I think you shouldnt go into the mountain I hear there is Tyranitar there."

Marcus in turn says "Little boy I am a professional mountain climber from my region my pokemon have practiced to, the climb should be fairly easy."

The little boy says" "Sorry I cant let anymorepeople get lost on the mountain so I challenge you to a battle."

Marcus annoyed says "Fine if you will battle and I win me then will you leave me alone."

The little boy responds "Yes and if you lose you cant go."

Marcus getting more and more irate responds hastily "Fine whatever. Go Bladice." then with a red flash a large mamoswine appears.

Alright the little boy says "Come Sally." A skitty then appears.

Marcus in disbelief says "You must be kidding."

[treespyro]

Mariana Perez

Mariana was about to leave for the forest until she heard chanting it seemed. She looked up and could see that these people weren't normally. Suddenly she could make out what they were saying. “My friends! A new day has come! Today, we shall go, and teach the region. This is our yearly mission. We shall preach the power of Arceus, so that all may come to love him, and worship him as we do.” and then she watched as the entire village was covered in a beautiful blue light which everyone was watching and just like that they said “We will go first to Sunyshore. The new city has been built recently, and we will spread our Good News to them.” Then they just disappeared.

Mariana looked at her Pokemon. "I guess we have to go to Sunyshore City, so we will have to walk I don't know if the paths in Sinnoh are they same as they used to be" she said to her Pokemon "But we have to take the risk" and with that Mariana started to walk with her Pokemon. Mariana started to ride her Arcanine and they made some time and even caught up with the other group. She didn't hear the first male but luckily she got off her Arcanine before they could see her. She then could hear Lilith "And shouldn’t we avoid the Tyranitar? It’s sleeping after all… Why pick a fight with a giant destructive creature that eats mountains? By the way, does anyone know what direction Sunyshore is?” Mariana didn't know either but she knew how the wilderness worked being a Pokemon Ranger and all.

She then could hear another male, "Mind if I follow you? My horrible sense of direction will get me lost big time." and she assumed that a group of people were being made but that is like the blind leading the blind. Then she could hear Guy but didn't pick up anything that he said. Mariana waited a little more just to look around and see how everything worked. She was about to follow them but thought "I better get a map". With that Mariana decided to go into a village house. The house had a little old man, "You aren't from here?" he said wondering how Mariana actually got in his house. "I am sorry to enter your house like that" Mariana tried to make her accent easier for people to understand. "Do you know how to get to Sunyshore?" she asked. "No problem, you foreigners need all the help you can get" he then handed her a map. "How could you understand me?" Mariana asked. The old man smiled back "I've been around the world. You pick up things...have a safe journey"

Mariana then thanked the old man as she walked out of the village house. The Black haired beauty saw that the group was likely to still be lost. Mariana had enough of time wasting, she looked at the map. "Okay it looks like we have to cross a small mountain range, so we can make speed by crossing here before we meet that range" Mariana looked around "Apparently the old man said that there could be a sleeping destructive Pokemon around. Keep your guard" she explained to Dario, her Arcanine. She jumped on Dario and with that they started to go very quick until Mariana instructed him to stop just in front of the travelling group. "I heard that you guys don't know where you are going. I have a map, so you can follow me or you can continue to walk. Decide now because I am not wasting anymore time" Mariana explained to them hoping that a male her age will come and join her but she just wanted to get the job done like she would when she was doing ranger missions.

[lxdarknessxl]

Musica Lance Symphony

"True, but although I have terrible direction as well, I have my ways of keeping myself, as well as others, safe... that is, when I want them to be safe. However, he isn't much of a kid, he's just 14... two years younger than I am." Musica said, smiling. However, he then closed his eyes, and began to sense emotions, until he saw it. "Speaking of which, very pissed off Onix, headed our way. Traits: tougher body than most Onix, hates humans, likes to prey on the weak, going after Davis, will come into sight from behind me in 5.93 seconds."

Once he finished talking, he opened his eyes, and turned around to see a Onix coming into view, charging at the group. Sighing, Musica set down his guitar, and went into a fighting pose' and punched the Onix the moment it got into his range. The Onix was stopped, but Musica did not let up. His cloak slightly moved to show his pure-white fist, which began to glow slightly, before he began to send out a fury of punches. This was Close Combat. Bit by bit, the Onix was being pushed back, and when it got to a safe distance away from the group, Musica pulled out his blade. "Leave now. I do not wish to take your life, but I dislike those who prey on the weak. Also, not all humans are the same. Leave now."

The Onix roared, but Musica understood it. (Why do you protect those humans?!)

"These humans are not from here. They do not hurt pokemon unless the pokemon attack them first, and even if they do, these humans will not take the life of a pokemon. If they try, I shall stop them with my two fists and my two blades. If I cannot stop them, I do not mind if the entire mountain decides to destroy them. Until then, please refrain from attacking us." Musica replied, and the Onix nodded. The two began to go their seperate ways, Musica going back to the group while the Onix went back to his home. When he got back to his original position, he sighed. "Well, I think someone here is disaster-prone or something."

"Well, are we going to split up or something?" Rose asked, as Musica got down to help Eve into his arms.

"Well, maybe. If we do, I will go with miss Lilith, while I suggest you go with Davis." Musica answered, and Rose raised an eyebrow at him. "What? You two might get along, and you're between our ages, so you'd be better at handling him than I would! Besides, Raki can take care of these pokemon no problem, unless you meet the Tyranitar, in which case Bunny would excel."

"No, not that, I'm wondering, why are you going with Lilith?" Rose asked, giving him a sly look, but Musica answered simply.

"She's amusing." he smiled.

[deltakurumiru4]

OOC to psychic: thanks, and sorry about that

Halt and Chrona

"That was....werid" was all Halt could say as the cult suddenly vansihed into thin air. Not even with some kind of smoke too....this was getting better and better. Already most of the others were getting plans to follow the priests, which was the best idea, and go to Sunnyshore city.

"Bii Bii Bii" spoke Chrona, waking up, and flying around Halt's Styler.

"Good idea Chrona, what to make sure i have enough of a charge to be able to capture at least one Tyraniter or anything else." agreed Halt to Chrona as he turned on the Styler's energy tracker. He still had 60/60 energy remaining, which was good, since he doupted that anyone from this time period had electricity. "That would be intresting, arriving at Sunnyshore and inspiring the people their to produce electricty" thought Halt, smiling a little at the thought. Snapping back to reality, he ran after the Espanic girl with the Arcinine, since she at least knew were she was going. That, and her determination to get the job down was very Ranger-like.

[Niihyl]

^Delta, your post was 179 words… Not too bad, but still, lengthen posts if possible.

Lilith Czernobori
Near the mountain range

"Well, maybe. If we do, I will go with Miss Lilith, while I suggest you go with Davis,” Prince said.

Lilith smirked at that. Lost boy and Fangirl? They would get lost and die. She noticed the Hispanic girl riding away, and Link, the kid with the Celebi, chasing after her. Shy Guy had vanished off into the mountains, and seemed to be beginning a battle. Well, it seemed as if there was no choice but to separate now. Although it might be wiser not to spread out so thinly…

Guy pointed out the way to Sunyshore. Lilith didn’t have a compass on her, but shrugged. He’d probably know better. She hoped he’d find his Flygon.

Lilith looked up at the trees, carefully observing the Skarmory. She felt an odd shudder, the instinctual feeling of unease a predator brings. It would be wise not to trust her too much. Lilith wanted to keep an eye on her. “Hey, will you join us? Or are you planning to fly to Sunyshore on your own?” Lilith wondered about the ancient being. What motivated her? Greed? Power? Either way, she would watch her own back.

Lilith turned to Musica. “Good to have you along, Prince. Let’s avoid the Tyranitar though. Damn, I’m not dressed for mountain-climbing…”

Quick-GM (For when a full GM post is unnecessary.)

And your paths branch off, but all of you head towards the mountains. But… unknown to you, this season is prime-time for Mamoswine poachers. Only the village locals are legally allowed to hunt Mamoswine, and they do so with respect. The poachers take only the tusks, and leave the body to rot. They are ruthless, and will kill to keep word from getting out. They carry many powerful Dark-type and Fighting-type Pokémon, and also carry firearms. Be careful…

(No power-playing! The poachers are dangerous, and seasoned fighters. It is unlikely anyone could easily decimate them alone… I mean you lxdarknessxl, and you Mudkipsareawesome)

[Bronzong#1]

Marcus: "Bladice use ice beam."

The little boy screams "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. You froze Sally I am calling my daddy he can destroy Mamoswine like yours. He is rich because he steals their tusks."

D*mn it, I forgot about poachers. When they find Mamoswine I assume they will be packing fire power so I better RUN! Marcus then starts sprinting fast up into the mountain nervous he may be spotted by a poacher he sends out Avonull."Alright Avonull you know what to do when we want to be unseen, right ."

Avonull enthusiastic that he finally gets to unleash his snow powers. "Glail Glail Glail Glaaaallliiieee." (Finally I get to unleash a snow storm, WOO HOO!)

Marcus happy says "Good good let me just zip up my windbreaker."

Glaile anxious says "Glai Glai Glai." (Hurry Hurry Hurry.)

"Fine, fine I am ready." Glaile then whips up a ferocious snowstorm. "Finally good cover I really needed this.

A bunch of poachers begin to approach and Marcus listens to their conversation "Hey I heard a young man froze your son's Skitty."

Marcus then thinks Wow news travels fast around here!

The second poacher, appearantly the boys dad angry says "Once I find that kid I am going to shoot him then bring him home so I can kill his Mamoswine and torture him."

The first poacher ignornant of pokeballs says "He should be easy to spot."

The second one in response says "Yes, I think I see a kid down there, shoot first ask questions later." Then the first and second poachers load there guns and begin fire at Marcus.

Marcus now very concerned for his safety runs behind a thick pine tree. "Please in the name of whatever heavenly being is up there who doesn't want me dead please help me, I hope some other trainers are nearby."

[Guywhoiam]

Guy - Past, Woods

"True, but although I have terrible direction as well, I have my ways of keeping myself, as well as others, safe... that is, when I want them to be safe. However, he isn't much of a kid, he's just 14... two years younger than I am." Musica said.

“14 is still very much a child. And you are only 16? Hm, you may be the only kid I’ve never hated. You act different for your age.” Guy spoke very uneasily, possibly because the boy who stood before may be a better trainer than he. Guy turns to Lilith now, “So, I guess since you didn’t go with that girl with the accent, that you will be accompanying me?” Guy looks over his shoulder to address Musica, “And I guess that means you’re coming along too.”

"Yes, I think I see a kid down there, shoot first ask questions later." Echoes a voice from the distance. B-dang, B-dang, B-dang! Guy turns to see that the very tall fellow in the wind-breaker is under fire from a group of men. The group appeared as if they were purposely trying to hit Marcus. And, there was a Skitty frozen in a block of ice. Way to not bring attention to us, fool child. Guy thought while he looked on.

Guy turns to Lilith and Musica, “I am not about to let one of my comrades die if I can do anything to prevent it. I do not know if you think the same as I, but I never leave a man behind.” Guy turned back around, and tossed one of his Pokeballs into the air. It popped open, and out came the red flash of light. “Monsoon! Prepare for glory!”

Guy and Monsoon rushed into the fray, and Monsoon fired a Mud Bomb into the group of Poachers. “Marcus! I have come to fight by your side!”

[Niihyl]

Lilith Czernobori
Near the mountains

“… I hear gunfire!” Lilith cut off her conversation with Prince and the Skarmory, whose name Lilith didn’t know, now that she thought of it, and ran towards the mountain. Shy Guy was being shot at. Poachers, three of them. There weren’t any valuable Pokémon this low on the mountain though. They must be coming down to resupply, when Shy Guy ran right into them. Idiot.

Guy ran in prepared to fight. Lilith entered the woods by the mountain, and hid behind a tree.

A bullet spun by Lilith, spraying splinters from a tree. Hell, why did these people keep getting into trouble? Nevertheless, poachers pissed Lilith off. On that note, she wasn’t bulletproof.

“Hollow, Faint Attack over to Shy Guy. Keep him from being shot. Don’t get shot yourself.” The Umbreon nodded, and vanished, moving sneakily through the trees. Lilith lifted Kumo, “into the trees friend. Take a bite out of their heads for me.”

“Et moi, madame?” Centuit muttered.

“Curse them. Make sure those bastards stay down.” The Spiritomb laughed silently, and began intoning dark syllables under its breath. In French, of course.

“I’ll buy some time,” Lilith stepped out from behind the tree and shouted, “Oi! Why don’t you run back home to your mothers!” Lilith very deliberately flipped them off, before ducking down under a hail of bullets. Lilith curled up, completely terrified. Rampaging Pokémon were one thing. Madmen with guns were another.

She heard the satisfying screech of one of the gunmen, who had just been glomped by Kumo. The next sound chilled her blood. A CRACK, and then the hissing scream of the Spider Pokémon. Immediately afterward, the Curse went into effect, causing a black skull insignia to materialize on the poachers’ necks. They screamed and fell, unable to breathe, as imaginary nails were shoved through their minds.

Lilith ran towards her Ariados. Kumo was lying on the ground, a hole in his side. Lilith began to cry. Kumo had been her first Pokémon. And the loyal Spider… died. She hated herself for crying, but she had to. The brash, headstrong, annoying girl was gone, at least for the moment.

[Bronzong#1]

Marcus:Damn it I am going to be known as the bastard that killed Lilith's Ariados. I screwed up and I will never be forgiven just because of my rash actions an innocent pokemon had to die at my hands all they did was defend me and I was a coward. I cant give up now next time I meet a poacher I will give my life to defend a pokemon. Here me now Arceus I will give my all to keeps this universe safe even if have to give my life for this mission, I MUST SUCCEED! A third poacher then begins to approach the scene but before the poacher can react Marcus grabs his gun breaks it with his knee and begins to melee the poacher into subbmission but behind him a mighteyana appears. To the knocked out poacher "YOUR'E sick group killed, my friend,Lilith's Ariados and for that you must pay, he then sends out Xanos "Xanos quickly use solarbeam destroy mightyana."

"TORKOAL." (FIRE.)

Marcus then angrily throws the poacher and the Mightyena off the side of the mountain. "You must perish. If you dont I will find you and make your life a living nighmare in which there is no escape."Those poachers will go down one by one until there is no one left and then I will strike a vicious blow to the head of this organization. Marcus determined to fix what he did runs down the mountain and says."I am deeply sorry for what I caused, if you hated me forever I would understand completly. Even though your Ariados's life ended because of me I will not leave your side I will make it up to you I promise you that.

[lxdarknessxl]

"No, Marcus!" Yelled Musica, as he threw out his hands. He quickly used Psychic, and the unconscious man began to float up from the side of the cliff, and Musica turned around, and grabbed Marcus by his shirt. "You fool! If you had killed him, you would have just become a murderer, like they were!"

Quickly, Musica pushed Marcus to the ground, making a bullet whiz above him. Musica turned around, and knocked a man unconscious with a fury of punches, then put his hands in front of him. Electricity buzzed in his hands, until a beam of electricity shot out and blew up a few guns. Musica rushed over to the Ariados, and his hands began to glow. Soon, a bloody bullet slowly floated out of the body, and dropped to the ground as Musica's hands turned normal. Then, they began to glow pink, and waves of energy began to come out of his hands, healing the wound bit by bit. This was Heal Pulse... "help me get some time! If the bullet did not hit any vitals, we can still save the Ariados!"

(Sorry for the short post, I'm on my phone.)
(GM, you choose if she survives or not.)

[Niihyl]

(OOC) Slow down. A GM Post will be made after a day or so. We'll just give the people who haven't posted in a while a day or so to catch up, and then we'll continue.

Sorry, but we don't want to leave everyone but the few people that post several times a day behind. Not that you guys that post every day aren't cool. You guys rock!

This message is for the people who may not read the Discussion Thread. If everyone does... great! Better safe than sorry.

T.T Death... *sigh*...

[Manaphy Mare]

Tensei Hikarizuisho/Trainer V
Woods-Past

Trainer V was deep in thought. He was troubled by the recent events, especially the fact that they were all in a land they knew nothing about, yet they decided to go in different directions. He couldn't believe their foolishness in the situation. However he was soon pulled from his thoughts by the sound of gunfire. Looking up he saw that there were poachers attacking the others. Turning his attention towards the Skarmory and said, "You were on Extralink right?" Another shot rang out followed by a crack. "C'mon they need our help!" With that he charged at the group of poachers. As he charged he analyzed the situation to figure out the best course of action. First was Lilith crying over her dying Ariados, wait it seemed that the cloaked pokemon was attempting to heal the poor pokemon. Second was the fact that all of the poachers were writhing in agony from a curse attack. Scratch that there was another poacher that just arrived with a Poliwrath and a Tyranitar? Yep and they showed they were more than ready to avenge their comrades' suffering. The new poacher took aim at the group forming around the fallen Ariados.

"NO!" Shouted V as he extended his arm out towards the group. His irises lit up like a neon sign in Las Vegas while his hair began to float slightly. The new poacher squeezed the trigger of his gun and a loud crack filled the air. However there was no sound of a bullet penetrating flesh or bone. The poacher was simply astonished by what he saw. A wall of translucent, orange energy stood between the two groups. V ran up to the group huddled around the Ariados, his eyes still glowing, and said, "Get to safety quick, I'll hold them off." He saw a small crack had formed where the bullet had made contact and knew his barrier couldn't handle many more shots. Turning to his pokemon he said, "Venus, use Mega Drain on the Tyranitar. Chatta, get close to the Poliwrath and hit him with a few Thunderpunches. Phione, as soon as I drop the barrier I need you to use Shadow Storm to cover me while I go after the poacher. As soon as i disarm him, use Shadow Rush on the Tyranitar."

"Roger!" Chirruped the Igglybuff as her tiny fists began to crackle with electricity. The Beautifly simply nodded as she flew off towards the Tyranitar, strafing around several Shadow Balls along her path; however Phione charged up a deep violet cyclone, ready to unleash it in the general direction of the poacher so as to blind him.

The poacher fired off several more rounds at the barrier, widening the crack further. Crack! Another round was fired; however it was followed by an ethereal, shatter-like sound and a cry of agony. The bullet merely grazed V; however his true agony came from the recoil of his shattered barrier. He gripped his head and cried out in agony. Soon his vision blurred and he began to feel faint. Phione began to get a crazed look in his eye and his deep violet aura shifted to a bloody red. V knew this was a bad sign and weakly tried to call out his name, but it didn't listen. Instead it sent it's Shadow Storm flying on a direct course for the poacher.

OOC: GM, you can decide weather or not everything's a success.

[Niihyl]

GM

You have all faced off against the poachers. A battle that ended quickly, before it even began. One of your number has lost one of their Pokémon, an Ariados, that could only be saved by emergency medical procedures… Procedures that don’t exist in the past. It passed away. You have fought and driven off the poachers, and the rest of you may have sustained some mild injuries. Those of you that weren’t nearby escaped the conflict… for now.

Night falls. Lick your wounds, make camp, and rest. Your first day has been a stressful one. Your journey will continue in the morning. Now is the time to learn more about your fellows.

Noctowl and Hoothoot prowl the skies, along with Dustox.

Beautiful swarms of Illumise and Volbeat light up the air.

Oddish and small Poochyena explore the forest at night.

[lxdarknessxl]

Musica Lance Symphony/Rose Flores

Tears dripped down Musica's face, when night fell. The healing of the wound just finished, but it wasn't enough... using small Shock Waves, Musica gave a jump start to the Ariados's heart. The hooded head turned to Lilith, and bowed. "I... am sorry, miss Lilith. I have tried my best, but all I could do... was delay the inevitable. Your Ariados will lose her life in a bit, but for now, she is conscious, and alive. Although I have failed, I have managed to get you one hundred and fourty seconds to say your goodbyes..."

Tears still dripping down, Musica got out of the way for Lilith as the large red spider groaned, and Musica hung his head low in grief. He had tried his best, but he couldn't do this... There was one final gift he could give to these two. He got down to his knees, and revieled his hands. They were coated with psychic power... Musica put his left hand on the Ariados's head, and then put the right hand on his own face. "This is my final gift to you, Ariados... Until you finally lose your life, you may speak the human language through my mouth. Simply think what you wish to say to her... and it will come out of my mouth in her language."

"Musica... you tried your best. There's no need to cry, it isn't your fault." Rose noted, but Musica didn't move.

"You are correct, it is those humans' fault... however, I was not quick enough on getting here, and therefore I take part of the blame... I am hoping this will take care of it." Musica began, and then sighed. "Miss Lilith, Ariados, your one hundred fourty seconds begins... now."

[Niihyl]

Lilith Czernobori
In the Woods

It’s night now. Already dark. Lilith takes a deep breath, and wipes her eyes, leaving a dark streak on her sleeve. Without the dramatic dark makeup around her eyes, she looks surprisingly vulnerable.

Prince… Musica has done something weird. Let Kumo talk. How…? Lilith didn’t really care.

“Zo-e?” Ariados says speaking through Musica’s mouth.

“Kumo…” Lilith sighs.

“Not… your fault. Fun. Very fun. Remember? Remember jar Zoe?” The voice gets weaker.

“Yes… I do remember. Back then… I was six. You were my first Pokémon. My first… friend.”

“It hurts Zoe. It hurts… But… we doing good thing? We having fun? Play joke?”

Tears gently fall down Lilith’s face. The Ariados shudders slightly. “Playing the greatest joke of all. Taking down a God.”

“Play joke Zoe. I… see you soon… Bye… bye…” And the voice faded entirely, leaving an empty void.

“Why… why am I here?” Lilith lamented. “I can’t fight like you can Pri-… Musica. I’m not a genius. I’m not a hero. I’m just… annoying. Useless.”

Flashback – Lilith’s POV
“Zoe, dear, it’s time to get your first Pokémon!” my mother says. “Oh, and did you hear? Your sister discovered a new system that can collect energy from Dark matter! Apparently the whole universe is mostly made up of it, and she found a way to extract energy from it! All they have to do is collect it apparently.”

Always. Even on my special day, it’s always about her. Or my brothers. They’re all amazing. My older siblings are all so much older than I am. So much smarter. Why can’t I? I try and try to study, and read, but it’s all so boring. I can’t understand any of the words.

I run away, with only a large jar. I hide in the forest, all alone. Like always. The other girls at school are all selfish and mean. The boys are stupid. Because… they’re boys. I see a little Spinarak waddle by. I slam the jar on it furiously, and it bangs against the glass sides. I lie there on my stomach, watching it. It stops, and stares back at me. We sit there for a while. Observing each other.

I let it out, but it doesn’t run away. I pick it up. Maybe it’s all alone too. I name it Kumo. It’s Japanese for spider. I learned that from my big brother. When I show my mommy, she screams and drops her things. I decide I like Kumo. I think we’ll be friends.

/Flashback

Pathetic. Useless. Meaningless. Never good enough. When I became thirteen, I demanded to have my name changed. Not so plain as Zoe. But really, that’s all I am. Stupid little Zoe. How I hate her. How I hate… me, Lilith thought quietly…

[lxdarknessxl]

"That's not true!" Musica yelled, grabbing Lilith's arms. He gritted his teeth, but he could still talk, even with tears rolling down his face. "Everyone is special in their own way. Nobody doesn't have weaknesses, and nobody doesn't have specialties. Everyone has something they specialize in, they just have to find it."

"I just met you, so I do not know your weaknesses for specialties, but I do know a few special things about you. You are funny. Kindhearted. Caring. If you think I am wrong, think what just happened. You helped your friend go without worry. THAT is what kind people do, they do not worry others. Your Ariados left this world with a smile, and you caused that smile. Be proud of that fact... Your friend, Kumo, was sincerely joyful inside as well as the outside. If you do not believe me, Raki can comfirm it for you!" Musica spoke, gesturing to Raki the Gardevoir. Of course, Raki nodded, still crying like they were. "You have your joys. My specialties would be my fighting style and music, but I am still far too weak to defend my friends. I detest that the few specialties that I have that are known are so insignificant! Music cam cheer people up, that I take pride in. However, WHAT does fighting do? It causes pain! Even if it is to defend someone it causes PAIN to someone."

"You may be sentimental, but who isn't?! Inside, who knows who's stronger? Outside? who knows who's better? Everyone is equal, no matter what you say." Musica screeched, then let go of Lilith. He had made sure it wouldn't hurt, so there were no bruises on her arm or anything. "You atleast know your species! I am a FREAK OF NATURE! Yet, did I care? NO! Enjoy your life, as how I have been doing for years now, Lilith. If you know your weaknesses, find ways to cover them. This cloak is my way of hiding my weaknesses... your way may be a physical thing or not, but it does not matter. Screw it all, YOU choose who you are, NOBODY can change that!"

"Musica... having white eyes and white skin is pretty cool, you aren't a freak of nature, neither is any of us..." Rose stuttered, wiping her tears, but Musica turned to her.

"Then explain THIS." Musica growled, and stood up. He turned around and walked away a bit, and then unzipped his cloak. His cloak moved back, not covering his front anymore, so what everyone saw was Musica in a hood that was attatched to a cape. A set of white magestic wings unfolded, and reveiled themselves to the group, but soon folded back up, and Musica zipped his cloak up again. He then turned around to the group, which included Rose and her pokemon, stunned and shocked. Nobody saw his body, but they DID see his wings. "Can you explain to me WHY somebody would have wings? HUH?!"

[Guywhoiam]

Guy - Woods, Night

Darkness had fallen, and the fight with the poachers had concluded. Guy looked over at Musica and Lilith, who were somehow talking with the Ariados. Guy sat down in the grass next to Monsoon, and started to talk to him. “Great job, Monsoon. Although it didn’t leave the greatest first impression, this is where your parents are from…” Guy continued to speak, but stopped abruptly when he noticed a hole in his Highwayman coat. Wow, that missed my leg by mere inches. Then, he heard screaming.

"That's not true!" Musica yelled, grabbing Lilith's arms. After seeing this, Guy became angry. He did not know what Musica was going to do, but the Chivalric Code, to which he'd dedicated his life, demanded that he protect Lilith if need be. Guy got up and started walking towards the two. The yelling continued, and from what Guy heard, it was one-sided. He continued towards the yelling, when Musica released Lilith, "Then explain THIS." Musica growled. Musica then revealed his wings. Guy stopped, stunned by what he saw. Seeing what Musica had been hiding under his cloak for some reason calmed Guy down. Perhaps Guy was confused, or maybe he was intimidated, either way, Guy no longer felt the fury he had only moments ago. He now stood there, and looked at Lilith. Perhaps getting into a fight with Musica now will only upset her more. Guy thought to himself while walking towards Lilith.

When Guy got to her, he put a hand on her shoulder and said, “Lilith. Some of what Musica said is true.” He was silent for a few seconds, and then removed his hand from her shoulder, and looked down at the Ariados for a moment, still not saying anything. “If you believe in this sort of thing, perhaps we should say a prayer for the departed. And at least have a funeral... such a brave warrior as this deserves no less."

[Niihyl]

Lilith Czernobori

"That's not true!" Musica yelled, grabbing Lilith's arms. "Everyone is special in their own way. Nobody doesn't have weaknesses, and nobody doesn't have specialties. Everyone has something they specialize in, they just have to find it."

Musica’s words were harsh. Angry. But they calmed Lilith down. Then he revealed his wings. Lilith smiled dimly. Prince was an angel too? How… interesting. “Wings… like an angel. Who are you?” Lilith asked.

Guy came over, and said laid a gentle hand on her shoulder. “Lilith. Some of what Musica said is true.” He was silent for a few seconds, and then pulled his hand away. He looked down at Kumo for a moment, still not saying anything. “If you believe in this sort of thing, perhaps we should say a prayer for the departed. And at least have a funeral... such a brave warrior as this deserves no less." something about a prayer and a funeral.

Lilith gave a halfhearted laugh. “Prayer? We’ll have a funeral, but who do we pray to? Kumo died on a quest to slay Arceus… But still… Thank you. Thank you both… I’m glad… I’ve never… really had people care for me before. I’d… like some time alone…”

Lilith stood, grasping Kumo, and walked unsteadily away. She would like to be alone for a little while. She came to the riverside, and gently buried Kumo by the river. Centuit the Spiritomb carved a large flat stone with letters.

HERE LIES KUMO THE ARIADOS,
BRAVE WARRIOR,
BELOVED FRIEND,
GOOD BYE

“Good-bye… friend.”

Centuit laid a curse on it, making sure no one would disturb the tomb. The violent would be struck down. Kumo would rest in peace. Forever.

Lilith washed her face in the stream, washing the black streak from her hoodie as well. She hung it up on a branch, and fell asleep there, curled up on the grave in the warm summer night. She clutched Hollow to her chest, and Centuit floated, the French demon keeping a sleepless vigil.

Things would feel better in the morning. They always did. Kumo had died while fighting for a good cause. He had died to save the world. And maybe she would find something she was good at. Maybe Prince was right. Maybe…

[lxdarknessxl]

"...excuse me, while I go apologize... and I hope you let me do it alone." spoke Musica, as he sensed Lilith's mind. He sighed, as he disappeared with a white light. He then reappeared next to Lilith with another flash of light.

"Glad you came to your senses, Lilith." Musica smiled, as he sat down next to Lilith. He pulled his hood off half-way, exposing his face and some of his hair. He seemed like a handsome young man with pure-white skin, eyes, and hair, but there was a hint of red on his face. This, obviously, was a blush. He wasn't sure if she was asleep or not, but he was pretty sure. He wanted to apologize, but his pride made it hard... so, while she couldn't hear... or atleast when he thought she couldn't hear, he was apologizing. "Sorry about just now... I didn't mean to be harsh on you."

"I must seem like a jerk to you now..." Musica frowned, as he sighed. "I hope you are asleep, because I want to let some things off my chest while there is someone nearby, but not being able to hear it."

"You are correct about my nickname... I am indeed a prince." began Musica, hoping from the bottom of his heart that Lilith was asleep. "I did run away from my kingdom, but my position is still waiting for me, while my father, the king, rules the kingdom without notifying anyone about my absence... Oh gosh, I don't know how long I've been keeping that cooped up inside me..."

"Lilith... I am not sure if I am an angel, like you said. My father and my ancestors all had wings... the heir to the throne always had wings. I do not know what I am... when I was at home, people only talked about my great my wings were... When I left, people of other places only spoke that I was a freak, an angel, a mutant, or something worse. I have no idea what I am, I have no idea why my family has wings, I have no idea if these are a blessing or a curse..." Musica said, as he sighed. He turned to Lilith, and spoke again. "I have so much secrets, but I can only say one more thing before I leave, or they might get suspicious that I'm doing something I'm not supposed to... I hope you can be truly happy."

Musica blushed a bit, but he got back to speaking. "I'm sure you will be able to get married when the time comes, but I am not sure if I will get what I want for marriage. Looking at who I am, obviously no human will end up with me, that much I'm sure, but by my size, most pokemon wouldn't be able to in the first place, the ones that can will probably be too big... a Gardevoir is probably the only option, since they don't have fur, they are humanoid, and they are kind. I am not sure if I want to marry a Gardevoir, but they are the only ones I know who doesn't judge others by their looks or species... of course, I would still have to find someone who doesn't mind a superpowered, winged, pure-white freak who goes around wearing a cloak. Of course, I'm picky, so the only human girls that would ever love me, in other words, the ones out for my throne, are out, so it seems like I'm either ending up with a Gardevoir, or dying alone. Of course, if I choose the first option, I'm going to convince my parents."

Musica chuckled, as he got up. "If you heard that, you may be thinking I'm a freak, but hey, a freak I am. Also, there is a reason why I said all that... but that's for some other time. You are the one I can trust the most within the group, yet I still can't bring myself to tell you my secrets out loud, especially when you're awake... I hope you can forgive me, and if you were awake to hear any of that, then please do not talk about it to anyone else."

After saying this, he sighed, and began to walk towards Kumo's grave, and placed a pink rose made of pure psychic energy on the grave, faked a smile. "I am sorry you didn't get to be with your master for longer... I hope you accept my present."

At this, Musica began to walk towards the small part of the forest that was between Lilith and the rest of the group, hoping Lilith wasn't awake.