[PTA] Pokemon Tabletop Adventure, The Shards of Arceus IC

[IrnBruAddict]

Leena produces a handkerchief from one of her many pockets on her jacket, and wipes off the water. 'I'm fine. Nothing was wounded but my pride.' Leena decides to listen to Issac's advice and grab a battle so she could pass the time.

'I'm not sure where the spa is, maybe ask Oak?'

[WarGruntw]

Razel sighs with relief at that statement and picks his head up, a smile growing on his face. "Well, I am sure that Jack is sorry for what he did. So Rune, want to go have a battle? There are quite a few trainers that we could face, and you still look rearing to go." Razel says as he looks through the trainers on deck, hoping to find a good battle partner in one of them, while Rune gives off a exicted "Rooonnnn~". Turning to face Issac and Leena, Razel gives a shrug before strolling towards a nearby battle with Rune pouncing right after him.

[D_Man_7733]

As you all are about to proceed, a ship wide announcement comes over the PA.
"This is your Captain speaking, everybody please report to your cabins as the ship leaves the dock, we apologise if this interrupts any of your activities for now, we will tell you when you can leave your rooms. Most of the people on deck stop their battles and move to their rooms, it is easy to tell that they are annoyed.

*A wisdom please*

Razel,

Spoiler

This is highly unusual procedure for undocking

[planswalker]

Spoiler

wisdom - (d20-2)[16]

Donavon will recall his birds and head back to his cabin.

[Wordplay]

Spoiler

WIS: (1d20+1)[4]

[WarGruntw]

"Well...that is most strange. I hope everything is alright with the ship. I do believe this is the only time I have every heard of a captain calling all passengers back to their cabins..." Razel mumbles to himself, pulling out a pokeball and gathering his party before heading towards the cabin area.

Spoiler

(1d20+3)[18]

[Wordplay]

A look of concern crosses Isaac's face at Razel's words.

'Huh? Strange Razel? I don't like the sound of that. I hope we're not running into a school of water pokemon or something. Do you and Leena want to come back and wait in my cabin? Might be best to stick together'.

[IrnBruAddict]

Strange? That meant that something was up. Maybe an international criminal was aboard, and they were telling people to get inside to stay out the road while they arrested them. Maybe the ship was sinking and the crew wanted all the life boats, and were planning on leaving the passengers behind. Maybe the cult of Arceus had followed them aboard after they talked to Bryce. Or maybe .... just maybe ... they were about to be attacked by a Sea Monster!

Well, if they had legends of a single Magikarp, what else was out there? Leena had collected a lot of data on pokemon, even pokemon she didn't believe in. One thing she noticed was that there were a lot of powerful pokemon rumored to live out at sea. Everything from the Red Gyrados to the legendary MissingNo, which was rumored to be near Cinnibar coast.

'Hmmmm....' Her scientific mind told her it would be better to risk it and stay to see what was going on, but the small small part of her brain that was still rational told her it was better to be safe in numbers. What good could seeing a rare pokemon do if she didn't live to publish it? Maybe another time when she was stronger. 'Lead the way Issac.'

[Wordplay]

Isaac leads the others back to his cabin, passing by the pool on the way to see if they can pick up Donovan.

[planswalker]

They indeed can, who joins them gladly.

[Wordplay]

With everyone gathered in Isaac's cabin, Isaac sits on the bed, and puts Tinder down next to him.

'Hey Donovan, Razel just made his first capture! A magikarp - I guess that's the first one for the group'.

'Well, while we're waiting, what do you guys think about Bryce's....mission, I suppose'. Isaac looks a little perturbed.

'Leena, you wrote those articles in the newspaper about the cult of Arceus, and Bryce seemed to agree with you that the Theology teacher was a cultist. So, I guess I was wondering, what do you know, and what have you found out? Personally, I thought the cult, if it existed, was just a bit of a joke'.

Isaac thinks back to Oak's comments about Tyranitar.

'But I've been wrong before. I'm trying to keep an open mind here...'

[planswalker]

"Don't know about first capture." He calls out Cassiopia, his starly. "Caught her in one throw uninjured."

[D_Man_7733]

Razel & Donavon

Spoiler

Although he seems to be trying to hide it, the captain is clearly nervous, the space between him turning on and off the PA before and after talking was too long for it to be normal circumstances

After being in Isaac's room for about five minutes, you begin to hear a *click* from down the hall accompanied by a voice. "Don't worry, just safety protocol, do not open the door until I come back" The room being empty because you all are in Isaac's. They proceed to repeat this along the hall.

*He has not yet reached your door*

[planswalker]

Unsure what to make of it for now, Donavon will hold still and silent.

[Wordplay]

A second capture, already? I take my eyes off him for a second. I'm going to have to work hard to keep up, my worthy rival.

Isaac smiles.

'Neat, congratulations Donovan. What is it?'

Then, as they hear the sound of the man coming down the hall, Isaac looks about, and whispers

'I've got a bad feeling about this...what do you guys think?'

[planswalker]

"My 'dex calls it a starly, a pretty typical bird pokemon. Still, most pokemon have quite a bit of potential behind them."

[IrnBruAddict]

Leena slips the plastic covering for her batteries off of her camera and slips itt in the gap of the door, so the bolt can't lock them in. She wanted to see the Sea Monster.

'If what I've heared from the other Missing Numbers is true, they are dangerous group beyond belief. BlueRedYaoi says they are a group of 17 powerful trainers, with hundreds of subordinates. PikaPika76 insists they are the group behind groups like Rocket and Plasma, while SabrinaIsMyWaifu said they are the ones who researched the Shadow Pokemon. Personally, I think they are an offshoot branch of the Church of Arceus, based in Sinnoh. Probably a paramilitary group designed to fight in any underground holy wars, but they became corrupt. Probably found out some sort of secret ritual to control Arceus or something. But even I'm forced to admit, this is nothing more than conjecture.'While Leena had very few IRL friends (even her Eevee got annoyed of her) she had a good circle of fellow crazies on the web to chat to.

'The lack of evidence on the group makes most believe they are a conspiracy theory and nothing more. But I think Bryce's attitude proves otherwise.'

[Wordplay]

'That's a Normal/Flying type isn't it? Don't sell it short, those things can do real damage, and they level well. I've heard stories about Falkner...maybe some other time'

Isaac listens to Leena.

Could this really be true? Could those nuts in Sinnoh really have a militant wing? Those are...strange names.

'Erm, sorry, who or what are the Missing Numbers?'

[planswalker]

"Aye, there is potential, though hardly is a normal/flying three stage pokemon an uncommon sight. Doesn't make them any less powerful, just not very rare."

[IrnBruAddict]

'Ahem' Leena clears her throat when asked about her group.

'The missing numbers are a small elite group of scientists who are researching into the missing pokemon, the Legendary MissingNo, also known to some plebians as Lugia. While finding and studying MissingNo and it's effects are our key goal, we also take a keen interest in the underbelly of the pokemon scientific community. It is from the Missing Numbers that I started my study on the new pokedex and it's discrepancies, as you seen from my chat with Professor Oak it's a valid field of study. Since we believe the Cult of Arceus is responsible for MissingNo being excluded from the pokedex and replaced by this so-called 'Lugia' creature, we consider them the enemy.'

'Leena Brown, Missing Number 7, aka GhastlyEyes.'

[D_Man_7733]

As you continue talking the man approaches your door and locks it, hearing the *click* "Don't worry, just protocole, I'll tell you when to unlock the door."

He continues on for a while, getting moor distant as he goes on.

*The door is unlocked*

[IrnBruAddict]

Leena removes the plastic part and fixes her battery casing.

'Shall we go see what's going on?' she asks, arching an eyebrow.

[planswalker]

"Sure!" Donavon says enthusiastically.

[Wordplay]

'I think so'. Isaac agrees.

He walks over to the door, opens it cautiously, and looks about.

Spoiler

WIS (1d20+1)[15]

[WarGruntw]

"We should probably head to the control center on the ship. The captain seemed...unusual when speaking on the intercom. We should go see if anything is wrong with the crew up there. I personally do not want to be on a boat piloted by a distressed captain and crew." Razel tells the group, moving beside Issac before taking Rune's pokeball out. "And, I think it will be for the best if we keep our pokemon handy. No telling what might happen out there..."

[D_Man_7733]

As you look outside the door you notice the man is in an entirely blue suit and pants combo, although his head is bald you notice a scar coming down from the top of his head. He is going across to all doors except professor Oak's, only knocking and telling him that the lock on his door doesn't work, but he'll be back to make sure he is okay.

Looking to in the other direction, the door is open and you can't see anyone else down the hall. The man doesn't seem to notice your door being open and unlocked.

[Wordplay]

Isaac creeps out of the door, and starts heading in the opposite direction to the bald man. Isaac's wearing his pack with his egg and equipment. Tinder's sitting in the top of the pack, peeking out. Isaac beckons the others out, and heads down the corridor, trying not to make any noise.

[WarGruntw]

Razel looks behind him to the others, nodding his head at them before creeping out behind Issac, waiting a few seconds to give them enough time to have some space between them. Grasping Rune's pokeball tightly with his right hand and feeling the warmth of his egg coming from his backpack, Razel slinks along the doorways, hiding in them whenever he can to provide extra cover while following Issac.

[Wordplay]

Isaac heads for the wheelhouse, creeping along carefully.

[D_Man_7733]

Isaac & Razel,

Spoiler

Just as both of you make it behind the doors you are presented by stairs going up and down, the most direct route to the wheelhouse would probably be through the deck, but with Razel's experience on boats, you could also go through engineering or a lower deck. While you are making a decision you notice that the footsteps you were hearing stop briefly and can hear them getting closer.

Leena & Donavon,

Spoiler

Before you two manage to get out of the room, you stop hearing the mans footsteps, as you can see him bar the door on the other end of the room and turn begin to turn around, checking out some of the portholes raising his hand, making a shape with it. Before he proceeds to continue down the hall back towards the door.

*There is sufficient time to act while he is looking outside the boat*