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Pupitar Bulldozes through a couple more statues. Dark looks around the room, watching as the strange statues drop like heavy flies.
"Good job everyone." He says as he approaches the large steel doors. He and his Pupitar begin pushing, slowly opening the doors. Behind the doors lay a nearly fully collapsed tunnel, with just a hallway that leads into darkness. The rocks are covered in a dark moss,highlighted by the shimmering quartz and pyrite.
Dark stares down the abyssal path with a glimmer in his eye.
"Oh man... This could be it!" He shouts to no one particular as he scoops up his Pupitar in a hurry and runs down the path. He calls back for the others to follow, seeming to have gotten a bit too excited.
"C'mon guys, hurry! This could be our big break and maybe even change the fate of Hoenn!" His voice echoes back to the group.

Allen snapped back to attention, he'd been about toss his Pokemon into the fray with a bunch of statues, but as he came too he noticed the battle was over and the group had moved on, "Yo, wait up!" He called and ran after them, his voice echoed a ways, which made him a little uneasy.

Dark stops in the middle of what looks like it was an old town square. Most of the area around them was buried, but the remains of giant golden buildings and statues could be seen sticking out of the rocks. Besides the gold statues and quartz many other rare gem fragments and such are scattered all over the ground. Clearly wherever they were the old residents lived a rich lifestyle
Dark stands in awe of the area, slowly looking around. It isn't until a drop of water from the ceiling falls on his head that he comes around.
"... Okay everyone, this seems like a good place to stop and look around. Feel free to grab some of the stuff lying around and maybe a Pokemon in the area." He continues to look amazed as he carries his Pupitar on ahead to scout and see what else there is.

[If you're catching a Pokemon please reserve a post so I know you're going to be a little later.]

Allen looked around amazed... This place looked so old. He was instantly in love. After hearing Dark's thought to stop and looked around, he was already off, barely catching the end of his statement.

He found himself near a large arm, broken near where the shoulder would be, it wasn't gold, but another semi-shiny substance, "Copper, perhaps?" The green oxidation nearly coating the underside and between the fingers would say so. "Odd... Where did you come fro-" His eyes lifted to find a massive pile of rocks and boulders with another arm sticking out from it. "Right." There were little blue and purple things hanging from the bottom of it though, "What...??" This was getting weird. "Lynda, go get a better look at those things." He tossed his Banette's ball to release her into the open. She wafted from the ground level to see what these things were all about. Gently, she reached up and nudged one, it rustled around and wings seemed to appear out of nowhere and the Zubat screeched at her. The frightened little Banette took off, finding her trainer and running straight into him, nearly knocking him off balance.

The screech caused a ruckus throughout the portion of the opening Allen was in, a bunch of Zubat, previously unseen, were now moving and shuffling around. "Uh oh..." He backed up a little, then, like a wave, the Zubat launched by the dozen at the trainer and offending Pokemon. "Uh.. L-Lynda.. Protect... Protect!" He called to his Pokemon, she tossed up a hand behind her and created a thick transparent teal barrier between the two of them and the oncoming storm of Zubat. After about a half an hour of thuds and squeaks only a Golbat remained, the other Zubat continued flying aimlessly around the cave, the flutters of their wings could be heard throughout the cave. The Golbat screeched at them and the barrier faded. "Uh... Looks like we're battling. Ecrelys!" The Kabuto hit the floor, "Get rid of that Golbat!" He pointed to the Pokemon.

Ecrelys nodded, turning to look at the Golbat, it dipped and dove for the Kabuto, swinging it's wing at him for a Wing Attack. Ecrelys responded by hopping back on his hind feet and rubbing his sharp claws together emitting a terrible high pitched Metal Sound. The Golbat wobbled in flight, it sensitive ears obviously hurting. Then the little Fossil Pokemon covered himself in a veil of Water and used Aqua Jet to bash the Pokemon out of the air. The Golbat was finally able to focus and turned on the Kabuto to sink it's teeth into his soft underbelly. The Poison Fang did it's damage, effectively poisoning Ecrelys, "Oh no, we need to finish this up now, Ancient Power!" Allen called to his Pokemon, the attack should do enough damage to chase off the Golbat. the Kabuto summoned ancient energy from within to hoist nearby boulders from the ground and bash them into the foe. The Golbat shook itself and flew away, done with these intruders.

Trying to come up with missions with the class system, Ren thought it best to take a break and perhaps join the others in a mission. Sending a message to the 2nd in charge leader, he awaited a response.

Dark rushes off ahead of the group, watching as the rubble slowly clears away as he goes deeper. Soon he is surround by golden buildings orated by silver and emeralds. He was pretty sure that even the ground beneath him was worth a lot of money. He puts Brick down and begins checking out the pottery around the area. It was just clay, but it was so antique. His jaw was dropped the whole time he was sure he'd swallow his weight in bugs. As he reaches down to pick up a fist sized chunk of silver he hears Brick let out a cry. He turns around swiftly to see a massive Hydreigon hovering over his Pokemon. This Hydreigon's belly was lined with jewelry, either as defense or decoration.
"Brick, watch out!" Dark cries as the Hydreigon takes a deep breathe and spews out a Dark Pulse. Brick is hit hard and send skidding across the ground and into golden wall hard enough to shake the area.
"Arg... Dammit." He growls as he runs over to his Pokemon. He looks over Brick for serious injuries and finds none, although he is unconscious.
"I'm sorry buddy, I should've kept a better eye out on the area." He sighs and recalls Brick, then turns to face the wild Pokemon.
"Come on out Diddy!" Dark shouts as he throw a Pokeball. An energetic Chimchar appears with a howl.
"I'm sorry to do this Diddy," Dark was already wincing before Hydreigon attacks, "Mach Punch!"
Diddy charges the dragon at high speed, his punches boosted by his Iron Fist ability, and slams his knuckles into the main head of the hydra. The Pokemon roars, seeming less injured and more pissed off. Even a super-effective hit didn't seem to bother it much.
Poor Diddy is then blasted by a Dragon Pulse, KOing him instantly.
Dark silently recalls him and grabs another Pokeball off of his belt.
"C'mon out Misery, I need your help!" Dark throws the ball, clearly not feeling too confident in winning the battle.
The ball pops open and a rather depressed looking Kirlia appears. She flips her hair(?) sadly and looks back at Dark before she begins floating in the air thanks to her Trace ability.
"Dazzling Gleam!" Dark swings his arm, hoping to give the poor looking Pokemon some confidence.
The Hydreigon is a lot faster and spits a power Dragon Pulse at Kirlia, which rolls around her like nothing. Apparently the dragon is unaware of the Fairy type. Misery gives off a dazzling light, which reflects off the glimmering gold and gemstones in the area, causing a blinding flash as well as whatever force attacks the Hydreigon. The Pokemon roars, shaking the entire area, as it falls to the ground in pain. Dark's heart sinks when it quickly gets back up and aims all three heads at the little Fairy. It lets out a powerful Hyper Voice, shaking the entire area even more and pounding the Kirlia into the ground with the shock wave.
Dark frowns and recalls her. He then sends out his Clauncher.
Hydreigon is now furious and Dragon Pulses before Dark can even order an attack. He recalls his Pokemon and throws another Pokebal.
"Pyrax, it's up to you!" He shouts.
The balls bursts open and a glorious gold colour shines. Dark's brow furls as he realizes the gold isn't his Volcarona, but his Magikarp.
"Scarlet no!" He cries.
The Hydreigon looks down at the golden fish and seems to smile. It slams into the fish, stopping her from moving, and then picks her up and slides her under some gold on it's stomach.
"What?! Oh No..." Dark grinds his teeth, not only down to his last Pokemon but he may now lose his Magikarp.
"Pyrax!!!" Dark throws an Ultra Ball and a golden Volcarona appears, ready for battle.
"Quiver Dance!" Dark shouts.
Dark lets out a sigh of relief, Volcarona is faster than Hydreigon and is able to get off a Quiver Dance before being hit with a Dragon Pulse.
"Hidden Power, Go!" Dark shouts, now smiling a bit. He now had the battle in the bag.
Volcarona shimmers with a grey energy. The energy turns pale blue and cold before speeding towards the dragon. Hydreigon is hit by the ice attack and falls back to the ground, now struggling to move. It manages to get off another Hyper Voice.
The entire area shakes as dust, gravel and water droplets fall from the ceiling.
Dark pulls out an Ultra Ball and tosses it at the dragon, finding this opportunity to good to pass up.
At this time it seems that Scarlet the Magikarp was coming to, and she is furious. She lets out a powerful Flail, coming free of the golden armor of the dragon.
Also at this very time, what seems to have been the Hydreigon's child, A Zweilous, rushes over to the giant... Although it was an aggressive rush, perhaps taking this time to attack the alpha Pokemon of the area and become the new great Pokemon.
Dark watches in what seemed like slow motion as his injured Magikarp flails into the heads of the Zweilous, dealing incredible damage thanks to her low HP. The Flail knocks the Zweilous into Dark's Ultra Ball.
The ball drops to the ground and begins wiggling. Maybe since the Zweilous was caught off guard and surprised it didn't fight back but whatever it happened the ball stopped wiggling, signaling it was captured.
Not wasting time, Dark grabs another Ultra Ball and prepares to catch the Hydreigon but before he can the dragon lets out a roar and quickly gets up. It then speeds off into the darkness, before letting out one final roar.

The entire area begins shaking, rubble falling off the walls and water falling faster from the ceiling. The entire area was about to collapse. Dark gathers up his Pokemon and shouts for the group.
"EVERYONE COME BACK, WE'VE GOTTA GO NOW!" He looks around frantically, hoping everyone returns to where they split up quickly.

Allen, having just finished his battle quickly returned his Pokemon, "But! We just-!" Then the rumbling registered to him, "Oh no..." He swiped a few items lying about on his way out. Mostly for study.