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Romeo also rushes to the plane, but makes sure everyone else is in before entering.
'Ethan, since you'll be busy flying, can I borrow your phone?' Without getting confirmation, Romeo starts to rummage through Ethan's things till he finds the phone and punches in the number on the card the boss lady had given them. Silph Co. needed warning.
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Romeo also rushes to the plane, but makes sure everyone else is in before entering.
'Ethan, since you'll be busy flying, can I borrow your phone?' Without getting confirmation, Romeo starts to rummage through Ethan's things till he finds the phone and punches in the number on the card the boss lady had given them. Silph Co. needed warning.
You quickly punch the number on the card in but are greeted by an error message. Seems the boss lady has gotten a new phone.
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Huh. That was new.
Paul stands in shock for a moment at the unexpected bit of semi-divine intervention, then snaps back to the here and now as he sees the team hustling to the jet. He returns the unconscious Willy, calls his other mon to him and prepares to go, then remembers his furry friends and attempts to communicate with Big Brown, the Rattata he had been in touch with earlier.
We have to leave very soon, sport. If you want to come with us, I will take all of you somewhere where you can make a new home. If you do not want that, you can still have your freedom. Just wait until we leave and scamper out the door to this hangar; no one should be left to stop you now. You will have to speak for you kind, my hirsute friend, and speak fast: go with me, or be free into the wild?
The Rattata, surprisingly, dash after you, Speck and Big Brown leading the charge.
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Gerald stays quiet, and nods. He sends Sparky out to inhabit her normal spot, before holding up a hand.
"I'll be right there. Just a moment."
He kneels beside the dagger, looking at where it had burnt him before. This time, he goes with his fake one, grabbing the handle and looking at it.
My soul is yours, Cresselia. No matter where I go, I shall hold onto your touch dearly.
If it doesn't harm him, he tucks it in the toolbox with it's previous owner's head before standing up.
"Come on, that thing can't be good for anyone. We have planes to take down!"
He sprints towards the jet, heading towards the cockpit.
You manage to pick up the knife without singing your hand off, but as you do so you feel a faint presence in the back of your mind.
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What the....? No time for questions, explanations later. Let's move! Whatever that was, she left us a plane, and I'm not gonna let a gift go to waste, lets move it! Ethan starts in a dead sprint to the sole jet. He forced his own curiosity down. Now was not the time to overthink. Now was the time to act.
In the Plane
As the party dashes across the wrecked hangar, a small section of the ceiling collapses, barley missing you. When you reach the ship, you hop in quickly. Gerald and Ethan get into the pilot seats with little protest while the rest of you cram into the back. There are a surprising number of passenger seats; eight in fact. That being said, it barely fits you. Between Paul, Artemis, Romeo, Jessica, Taylor, Mark, Isaac, James, John, and the two stupid kids, as well whatever Pokemon you have out people are sharing seats and sitting on each others laps. The inside is hot and stuffy due to the massive army of people crammed inside. Outside the cockpit it is a simple extension of the cover and plastic chairs, but inside there are switches and lights everywhere.
Ethan looks over the control panel. Their settings were terrible. The sheer amount of wasted energy was almost criminal. A few quick switch changes and the ship is ready to go. A gentle easing forward and the ship flies forward. The thing handles like a dream! A little more and the ship flies out of the hangar, barely chipping the top of the hangar. Maybe you needed a little practice....
As the jet rushes at breackneck speeds, Gerald looks over what he has to work with as far as weapons. Rotary guns on the wings? Check. Rockets? Check. Seems like you have four on each wing for a total of eight. It even seems like you have a front cannon; if the size of the barrel is anything to go off of, it shoots high caliber bullets. There are also flares, a booster, and one button that you can't quite discern what it does. Finally, there seems to be a button that would purge all the garbage in the ship, but a quick check reveals that the garbage is empty, so it probably isn't of much use.
As you race forward, you see the two ships on both radar and ahead. They see you as well however, the two of them splitting off to either side.
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Romeo takes over the seating arrangement. Paul and Mark weren't the tye to share seats, so they got 1 each, as did the twins. The 2 kids could share, and Romeo had Elly cuddle up with John to keep him calm. That left 2 seats, so he steered Taylor into one and put Jess in her lap. 'Take care of her, okay?' he asked, giving her a small wink behind Jessica's back.
Romeo gives up the last seat to Artemis so she can rest, while he stands. He punches in the number of Saffron Gym.
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Artemis smiles and laughs a bit. Oh you goofball. She pulls Romeo into her seat.
Once they are in the air, she thinks to Gerald. So what do you need us to do?
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If that's darkrai, sod off. If that's Ani, sod off harder. I've found my goddess now, and I have plans for the two of you...
After they get going, Gerald watches the planes in front.
"Right, here's the opening gambit. I'm going to target the one breaking right with missiles as a distraction, and we'll pursue the one breaking left. Keep them off our ass until it's one on one."
Hands gliding across the firing controls like someone born to it, he does as he said he would.
"Ready for this, Ethan?"
Relay this to the psychics. Begin telepathic sweeps for the minds of the pilots, and if they get in range, hit them with everything you can, got it? Kill the pilots, and the planes will go down on their own.
(Arc, before we start, how will this work? Do I choose a weapon and roll xd20 based off of the number of cannons, and how much damage does each system use? Can I make this macross for the enemy planes?)
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Dont waste all the missiles. We only have a few. Ethan inhaled deeply. Based on the design and the engine thr jet can easily handle NO! Stop! Just relax. Just stay calm. You can do this. Ethans grip on the controls losens a bit. Everybody hold on! as he eased the controls to bank right to line up Geralds shot.
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Don't know if we will be able to sense them without getting dangerously close, but we'll try. An image of the plane losing control because of turbulence from each other, followed by possible ways that could cause a crash, is projected to Gerald. Now we could use that to our advantage, but it would risk getting right in the line of fire, which I don't think is too smart... An image of one jet flying in front of another is projected. The air flow over the front vehicle is shown, and how it could be used to knock the other plane around. Non-laminar flow making retaining control for the other pilot-
No, never mind, it's ridiculous. Can't believe I was thinking that. Shooting them down would be better, yeah, stick to that... On the other hand, I might have an idea if you guys do get suicidally crazy and pull up close. Meanwhile, the jet gets a sudden tailwind. Much better plan.
Too many ideas floating around in her head, suddenly. Focus on helping. Shoot planes. Wait, no, tell the girls. Right, tell the girls first. Jess, Taylor, if we do swing close to the other jets, do a sweep of the pilots' minds and let Gerald know what they are thinking. It might help him and Ethan. No way they would be close enough to hit the planes with anything. Except- OH! That could work! If you can get a line of sight, mess around with them too. Flip switches, press buttons, fling things in cockpits, that kind of thing. Might be able to make them crash before they get to the city.
She rests her head on Romeo's shoulder- No, work to be done still. Relax later. Have fun later. "Hey Gerald, Ethan, what do you need us to do? Man guns or anything?"
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I'm at the weapon controls already, and have all systems. However, music to blow things up to would be fun.
He waits for missile lock, and then launches one from each wing.
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Ethan watches the two missiles streak towards the jet when it dawned on him. Artemis, catch and hold. Ethan pulls out the green orb and tosses it into the air for Arte to hold in the air. He quickly returns to the controls, but glances at the orb for any illumination.
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The double packed seats push and pull on the seat belts, but they hold firm.
Taylor gives Romeo and appreciative nod as Jessica sits on her lap.
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I'm at the weapon controls already, and have all systems. However, music to blow things up to would be fun.
He waits for missile lock, and then launches one from each wing.
Missiles locked, a strangely familiar voice says, a small red, female hologram appearing out of the ship's dashboard. You guys better not miss, it says in a feminine voice. You could swear its the Rotom, but since when could they make bodies for themselves?
The rockets fly off as soon as lock is engaged. However, the other pilot knows what he's doing; flares billow from from the back of the jet, causing the missiles to veer off course and detonate harmlessly.
Didn't I say not to miss? Well, next ones should hit for sure, the Rotom says. And you guys might want to look behind you... it says, one of the screens turning to behind you. The jet that had veered off in the other direction is in hot pursuit, a laser sight lining up with your ship as it rapidly closes. With you trying to match the speed of the ship you're pursuing they will be in firing range in a few seconds.
Oh. Looks like they have a missile lock on us too.
Despite being relatively close, the ships are still out of Telepathy range.
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"Saffron Gym, how may I help you?" a bored voice answers.
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Sorry, I'm no singer. Although, I may know a piece or two from home. Can't play them on an instrument well but can replay them. A couple of musical pieces are run through Gerald's head until he picks one.
Artemis looks at Ethan confused when she spots the little ball. No clue what it was. He said catch! Right. The winds outside die down and the ball floats in the air just as it was about to flatter to the floor. "Heh, glad to be of assistance. You need me to blow on your coffee too, charge your cellphone? ...what is that thing anyways?"
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Ethan watches the two missiles streak towards the jet when it dawned on him. Artemis, catch and hold. Ethan pulls out the green orb and tosses it into the air for Arte to hold in the air. He quickly returns to the controls, but glances at the orb for any illumination.
The orb is glowing towards the ship you are pursuing as well as the one pursuing you.
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I wish I knew, you can hold it in your hands. Tell me if the glowing stops pointing towards the other jets. Gerald on our six, gonna try to shake him. Going up! Ethan yanks back on the throttle, pulling the plane into a steep incline.
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'Get me Sabrina! And don't even think of telling me she's too busy. Tell her it's the idiot who wanted to boink her psychics calling with info on the mass murderer.' There, that should get her attention. 'I have Jessica and Taylor here with me who can verify it's urgent if need be.'
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As the jet inclines, the ball falls into Romeo's lap. "When you're not busy, could you hold that for me and do as Ethan said." Meanwhile she tries to keep the man's weight plus the simulated weight due to the climb from crushing her. Can't focus enough to make a sustained stream follow us. The wind stream she does make pushes the other plane though in a way that would most interfere with its movement.
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"Muk. This is your gunner speaking, inbound turbulence!"
Gerald puts a hand near the flares, readying them.
"Want the boosters?"
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I wish I knew, you can hold it in your hands. Tell me if the glowing stops pointing towards the other jets. Gerald on our six, gonna try to shake him. Going up! Ethan yanks back on the throttle, pulling the plane into a steep incline.
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The jet goes into a steep incline, rapidly rising. The pilots are fine, strapped in as they are, but the passengers have straps digging into very uncomfortable places.
Looks like they didn't quite lock on, the Rotom says in relief. Let's not do that again.
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'Get me Sabrina! And don't even think of telling me she's too busy. Tell her it's the idiot who wanted to boink her psychics calling with info on the mass murderer.' There, that should get her attention. 'I have Jessica and Taylor here with me who can verify it's urgent if need be.'
The attendant rapidly changes lines, not even questioning you.
Sabrina here. Romeo, right? What kind of intel do you have? she asks, her tone making it obvious she doesn't expect much in the way of intelligence from you.
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As the jet inclines, the ball falls into Romeo's lap.
"When you're not busy, could you hold that for me and do as Ethan said." Meanwhile she tries to keep the man's weight plus the simulated weight due to the climb from crushing her. Can't focus enough to make a sustained stream follow us. The wind stream she does make pushes the other plane though in a way that would most interfere with its movement.
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The headwind slows down the jet a bit, but it still is gaining on you, simply less rapidly.
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As you rapidly rise, the jet that was previously in pursuit flies underneath you, the headwind slowing them just enough for a helmeted pilot to flip you the bird. It slowly banks, the other ship slowing its speed to match with the other as both begin to pursue you as you come out of your loop, flying in a loose formation.
Jessica looks at them with a little panic.
"Anybody have anything we could dump back? Something that could take those jets out?"
Mark ponders for a second, then shouts to the front.
"Hey, kid! You have an evolving Beldum, right? How crazy are you feeling at the moment?"
Aaaaan they're trying to lock us again, the Rotom says, actually rolling its holographic eyes.
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Through the chaos, Paul huddles close with the Rattata horde, looking rather green.
Did I mention I hate to fly? There's a reason I never did tournaments in places like Unova.
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"If you have to puke, do it in the waste chute. Give them something terrible."
Gerald then turns to Ethan.
"Sounds just zubat-**** crazy enough to work. What do you say?"
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Enough. Ethan releases the mon. Mjolnir, I have a very important task for you. I'm going to put you in this chute. In a moment your going to be jettisoned and out in the open. Once outside, eat anything and everything you can. After you've had your full, keep heading that way till you see buildings. Find the tallest one, go to the top and blink. I'll come and find you, don't worry. I won't abandon you. Alright? Ethan opens up the chute for Mjolnir, who happily floats in. I won't leave you, I promise. Eject him when ready Gerald! May Arceus rest their soles for the horror they are about to endure.
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"That's if we can't find you after this, got it?"
Once Mjolnir is squared away, Gerald hits the chute.
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"Well this isn't exactly a normal flight now, is it?" Artemis calls back, cheerful and sarcastic. Well, we're strapped in for the ride now. Might as well enjoy it. She grabs Romeo and holds on tight.
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'Not sure about that miss. Most people can't get much info out of a decapitated head, but I'm not too sure you couldn't. But that's not the important thing right now. He was part of an organisation that's launching a terrorist attack on Saffron as we speak. We are in pursuit, attempting to stop them.' Romeo rolls the small ball between his fingers, gazing at it as he waits to see if Sabrina believes him.
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Through the chaos, Paul huddles close with the Rattata horde, looking rather green.
Did I mention I hate to fly? There's a reason I never did tournaments in places like Unova.
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Enough. Ethan releases the mon.
Mjolnir, I have a very important task for you. I'm going to put you in this chute. In a moment your going to be jettisoned and out in the open. Once outside, eat anything and everything you can. After you've had your full, keep heading that way till you see buildings. Find the tallest one, go to the top and blink. I'll come and find you, don't worry. I won't abandon you. Alright? Ethan opens up the chute for Mjolnir, who happily floats in.
I won't leave you, I promise. Eject him when ready Gerald! May Arceus rest their soles for the horror they are about to endure.
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Mjolnir's eye just stares as he is given his orders, unresponsive as he does so.
Just before you press the button, his eye flashes a few times, communicating in Morse.
--. --- --- -.. -... -.-- . / . - .... .- -.
Goodbye Ethan.
The button is pressed, and the Beldum is sucked out of the tube like a sandwich on a platter when Paul is around. It hurtles out the back, the Rotom bringing up a rear view to watch the Pokemon fly backwards. It seems to hurtle backward at insane speeds, the incoming jets rapidly closing. He's off course though. He's not going to...
The Beldum shoots towards the jet from almost a hundred yards away like some oddly shaped bullet, almost tearing off the wing. The ship begins to fold in on itself, warping and twisting. The jet slowly begins to spiral downwards as the all consuming maw of the Beldum devours the ship. It falls out of the camera view. A few seconds later, a massive explosion resounds from the ground, the smoke cloud seen from the camera. Nothing could have survived the fall.
"Maybe that wasn't my best idea," Mark says, looking down shamefacedly.
The plane is silent until one of the dumb kids spoke up.
"That was a waste of a very expensive Pokemon."
Before Ethan can strangle the kid, the Rotom speaks up. Looks like they've got missile lock again. Preparing to deploy flares- WHAT THE MUK! THAT SHOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE! the Rotom shouts.
Looking back, you see a hulking metal shape, blackened by an explosion with two rockets fused onto its back, flying through the air at the other jet. It comes out of nowhere. The other jet swerves to avoid it, but its too late. The metal monster has grabbed onto the nose of the plane. A giant arm blasts through the cockpit, tossing the pilot out. It brings its other leg onto the jet before pushing off powerfully, legs on the wings, using the jets for a little extra power. The wings snap off like wood. As the jet begins to fall, the beast begins to fly after you, albeit being easily outstripped.
That might be the coolest thing I've ever seen, the Rotom says, hologram obviously conveying its shock.
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"Holy muking crap that was cool."
He watches the beast behind you.
"Ethan, got any idea if that's Mjolnir? I mean, if he ate that much of a certain object, and planes are fairly big..."
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That's my boy. Highly possible. Rotom, could you keep the camera trained on that. I'm going to slow down. Gerald, be ready to hit the thrusters in case that's not Mjolnir or he got cranky after his supper.
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'Ummm....' Romeo was a bit speechless as he watched the scene unfold. 'Please hold for a status update ma'am.'
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"Got it."
He looks to the rotom's hologram.
"What's your name, anyway? Never thanked you for the help you gave us earlier."
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Artemis looks out the window. "Are... Are," she looks at the dex as it scans the mon, "Metang normally that big?" Her grip loosens but remains firm. A mental image of almost everyone on the plane forms in her mind. Phasing might be necessary. Romeo, Ethan, Gerald, Paul, Taylor, Jessica, the non-brat kid. As many as she could bring. She recalls Aquilla.
"So what now?"
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That's my boy. Highly possible. Rotom, could you keep the camera trained on that. I'm going to slow down. Gerald, be ready to hit the thrusters in case that's not Mjolnir or he got cranky after his supper.
The flying hulk slowly nears. You recognize it as a Metang, despite the massive burns crossing its body. The jets aren't just attached, they are actually fused with the back of the Metang. As you stop, it drifts right up to the window, red eyes blinking excitedly.
.. / ..-. ..- -.-. -.- . -.. / - .... --- ... . / -- ..- -.- . .-. ... / ..- .--. / -... .. --. / - .. -- .
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'Ummm....' Romeo was a bit speechless as he watched the scene unfold. 'Please hold for a status update ma'am.'
"On hold? You tell me that something is going to blow up and you have intel and you put me on hold? I guess that's no big surprise now, is it."
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"Got it."
He looks to the rotom's hologram.
"What's your name, anyway? Never thanked you for the help you gave us earlier."
Me? I have lots of names. That bitchy program. Gwen. Stacy. Someone even called me Janie. I like Jane though. Nice simple name, don't you agree?