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The human Raine watched as Darts mega evolved, staring in wonder. "I... I never knew hybrids could do that..." She watched as the Jirachi, now spent, started to fall to the ground, quickly grabbing the hybrid's Master Ball for her and recalling the spent legend. She then heeded Darts' warning and dragged the Crobat hybrid to the door as fast as she could, but had one last look back at Darts. "Thank you." With that, the two would disappear through the door.

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Back in the Terminus Cave, the two Crystals would stare at the Zygarde as it began Outraging, though before they could react, they were also hit by Dark's Dark Pulse attack, falling over. The purple haired one seemed to have a harder time standing back up, too.

"Gah, that really smarts.... That damn snake did a number on me, more than I thought."

"Oi. Which one you want?"

"You join them with the Houndoom p***k, Lady. I have an idea for this Pokémon." She then brought out a Pokéball and pulled out a necklace from under her shirt. "Demon Wing, use an Outrage of your own!" She touched the gem in the center of the necklace as the black Charizard appeared, spitting out flames as he appeared. It didn't take long for the dragon to glow brightly, though, and he emerged from it now with a more greenish hue now and blue flames on his tail and spewing from his mouth. He'd also gain spikes on his shoulders now, tipped with red as were the horns as he charged the the Zyguarde, going on his own rampage.

"Well, then." Lady stared at the newly evolved Mega Charizard and blinked, obviously impressed. She then switched her attention, getting herself as close to the door as safely possible for the time being. "Right. Kairos! Dazzling Gleam!" The Sigilyph nodded and flapped its wings a couple of times as it created an orb of pink light in front of the Avianoid, then shooting out a blast of said light at the Houndoom hybrid.

After making it all the way out of the jungle, I only come to find that I was alone. Doc was gone. Freth was gone. Tristen too. They were lost to limbo unless something happened. I was angry. Though I noticed something else. The alternate, more powerful me was not here either. Stuck, perhaps, somewhere. Part of me wondered if this was a blessing in disguise or a premonition of this was only to get a lot more uglier than what it already has.

I was crushed. I wanted to rage against this deity. Wouldn't be the first one that I have fought, that'd be for sure. Fight him. Gang up on him. End this torment here and now. But, as much as I wanted to...I couldn't. For the first time in years, once again, I felt powerless. All the training, all the lessons...all for naught. Nothing could prepare one for this. How could someone? One that literally holds destiny in their hands and plays with it like a Skitty to a yarn ball. I actually, for the first time, start to lose any hope now.

I felt...cold. Standing amongst those that may or may not be my allies. I'm wondering why aren't they trying to make a stand themselves? Do they feel as bad as I do? Why doesn't this Death get it over with already?

Giratina Darts hustles through the door after Blizz, not sure if some malady of sight or hearing was affecting him as he refused to acknowledge the gambler. Limbo was an odd area, and upon hearing the requirement for a team of ten, he wondered if he ought to sign up. He could use some work stretching his muscles a bit more in this new body, he wasn't used to resting after the days he had with the Dragon Clan.

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'Darts' hustles through the door past Crystal, the barest look of familiarity crossing his face as he passes her before busting into Limbo, confronted with the other Snagems, he silently pockets his hunting knives and pushes up his sunglasses slightly in order to listen more closely.

"A group composed of mostly hybrids and some humans traveled to the Whirl Islands after having learned of a great calamity that was foretold. The legend Lugia which slept under the islands to control its power has amassed for too much energy for far too long without depleting any of it. A prophecy told that Lugia would lose control of its power and a great tsunami would flood all of Johto, turning the region to ruin. The group entered Lugia's lair and intended to fight the beast in hopes that it would drain some of its pent up power, knowing good and well capture was near impossible. The group fought bravely and while succeeded in preventing the calamity, a life had to be given in exchange. A man who would go down in history sacrificed himself to save his friends and prevent Lugia from escaping the islands before it calmed down. This man achieved something all thought impossible. He would go down in history as the first hybrid to Mega Evolve, Darts the Defier, having defied all limitations to save others. Kukuku...happy ending, somewhat, bah!" Death scoffed.

"Another story about a group trying to save their land, or rather this time, trying to save another. Cinnabar Island was in a dire situation, the dormant volcano the city was built on was about to explode. A group of young ones heard tales of a legend in Sinnoh who could control volcanoes and thus they set out to capture the legend and bring it to Cinnabar Island so that it might keep the island's volcanic activity in check. While they were successful in finding Heatran, and awakening him, they soon realized he was far too powerful for them. The fighting had angered Heatran greatly, its long slumber disturbed and the Magma Stone destroyed during the battle. With the Magma Stone no longer existing to bind Heatran to his volcano the legend erupted the volcano, creating a land bridge to the main land which it would then journey to Mt. Coronet and erupt it as well, burying Sinnoh under rock, lava, and ash. Heatran would go onto use the massive mountain range as a breeding ground. Soon Sinnoh fell to the Heatran hoard and all of civilization was abandoned. Oh and Cinnabar Island erupted, yeah. Kukuku! Horrible ending!" Death seemed to like that one.

"Terminus Cave, an evil hybrid had journeyed there to awaken the beast said to dwell there, Zygarde. This vile hybrid did not wish to use the monster for his own gain, no, all he wanted was to cause destruction and chaos. A group of heroes knew of this evil hybrid's plan and set off to stop him from reaching Zygarde and awakening the creature. Though they battled hard, the evil hybrid was successful in provoking Zygarde. The legend rampaged causing many tremors to shake the region. The earthquakes caused a far bit of damage but the heroes managed to calm Zygarde, but not before the Canine of Chaos succeeded in his alternate plot, killing the good half from which he came. The evil hybrid had won a victory in and end and escaped. The heroes left the cave feeling a bitter sweet victory of their own...kukuku! Another good story!" Death was twisted.

"Now, since all of you are so slow on picking teams I will do it myself! Kukuku! The two birds from Kalos will be team leaders, Sol and Blizzard, Fire and Ice Team respectively. Oh how I love symbolism! Kukuku! Now, better Isaac, simply Crystal, airplane Kasumi, and whatever Kain will be on Fire Team. Vanilla Darts, tentacle Lykas, metal mouth Leslie, and Rhyme will be on Ice Team! Oh, forgot to get those who aren't here! Kukuku!" Swirling black vortexes would open up in front of the Snagems and spit out anyone not in Limbo.

"Now, off to the playground! Kukuku!" Again, the sinister gateways would open up and consume the Snagems, taking them away to another far off land.

The Snagems would find themselves at the base of some sort of mountain, many sets of steps and platforms lined the sides of the mountain and lava trailed down it, passing under said man made structures. Some Snagems might realize where they are, Mt. Battle. "Now, the game is simply! Be the first to get to the top and win it all for your team! The winning team advances to the next and final round! Kukuku! Well, that's about it, good luck! ...you'll need it! Kukuku!"

That was odd, could it really be that simple? The Snagems would notice the two teams started on the same side, just barely within seeing distance. Sure, they would all race up the mountain but would anyone really fight one another? What's the point? Plus it's just a mountain to climb, wild Pokemon don't exist in Orre and there didn't seem to be another person for miles. Something wasn't right.

Crystal raised an eyebrow at 'Darts', scanning him over while she had the chance. "Mmhm." She was then ported off to Mt. Battle, tilting her head. "Uh-huh. Well. Way too simple.... Shall we?" The hybrid would wait for everyone else before moving, flicking her tail back and forth nervously.

Finding herself on a dusty plain after she had barely managed to enter the strange between world that 'Death' occupied. Extremely powerful he might be, but death he was not. Stopping on her focus towards their current omniscient tormentor of the week, the little girl would stare at the hill in front of them before looking to her bag. Opening a Pokeball before mounting onto Mauri, the Mawile hybrid would slowly...ever so slightly....getting there......be lifted off the ground as the Fearow grew used to the increased weight of its trainer. Flying ever so slowly towards the hill as her Fearow grew more used to the sudden weight, Leslie kept an eye out for whatever might happen next. Arceus be damned if she was gonna stick to the ground for something that seemed guaranteed to be a trap.

This was way too easy - especially compared to what I had to contend with before hand. With all said though, it leaves me to wonder just what he had in mind. Was he expecting everyone to rush up the mountain and duke it out every inch of the way? Personally, I was ready to give the big 'screw you' to this guy. I'm done playing games. We couldn't refuse to challenge, that'd get us no where. Mr. Death or whatever the hell he was wouldn't be too pleased with that. That said though...maybe I can play a whole other angle. No one said we couldn't try to cheat 'death'. That said, this deity is probably watching every move we're making.

I looked over towards Sol's team down the way. But then at the same time, I had a realization...I had the x-factor from my own team. Urgh...this was going to be tricky...