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{{Kay, starting tomorrow, my unofficial hiatus will come into play. =x So I'll try to update as much as I can tonight. I have two out of 5 of the huge projects completed with one of them due Tuesday, and will also be out in the woods Wed-Sunday of next week. I'll try to pop on when I can, but that probably won't be on a regular basis until finals are over. After school lets out, all I'll have to do are some portfolio pieces, so I can be a bit more active. While I'm gone, feel free to play around with the plot. If you want to stick to what I had planned, I can pm one of you the details, and have that person reveal a bit at a time while I'm away. ^^}}

Sylam pushed open the doors slowly, the din of conversation rising without the wooden barrier between the group and those inside. Gathered together were some of the leaders from the resistance, several townspeople, as well as some soldiers who looked to be from other lands. Several discussions were going on at once, hinting that the depth of the meeting hadn't started yet, but they all seemed to be discussing the plans for the oncoming fight.

After a few moments, however, the noise quieted down, as a woman entered the room, blue robes fluttering behind her silently as she halted, absently plucking at one of the feathers on her cloak, before addressing the crowd.

"Tonight will definitely be one that will be vital to our town's very existence, she began, calm voice ringing out over the gathering easily.

"In its most basic sense, it is a fight for our survival, our freedom. But, as many of you already know, it is much more than that," she continued, "Valsindar has reformed the Sword, and under its influence, has slowly crept over the land, consuming all who lay in his path of conquest. We must not allow his dark hand to spread over Lilygrove as well. Even if it means our destruction, we mustn't simply stand by and watch as our very livelihoods are swept away by a force we consider beyond our power to defend ourselves against!"

All nodded, and a few agreeing shouts rang out in the room. Lady Lucretia smiled, nodding, before beckoning behind her, "We have heard what I have had to say, now, listen to Mikael, after all, he is your prince," she smiled, and a few managed a laugh, even with the looming fear that hung over the room at the current status of the city.

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{{Introduced this character before I could make a pic. XD}}

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Another figure emerged from the back of the room, clad mostly in blue, with a quiver of arrows strapped to his back, indicating that he definitely was going to be partaking in the coming fight, rather than order from the rear. He was young, by most standards, but his brown eyes portrayed his stature, strong at heart, and quick at mind. He nodded to the gathering, managing a small smile, before his tone grew serious.

"This is indeed a dark day in our history," he began, motioning to the wall behind him, where a giant map hung, dotted with several symbols and markings, indicating where the invading armies were assumed to attack from, "Normally on this day we'd be celebrating, commemorating one more year at peace, and one more year with many blessings."

"However, there are those who will try to take our peace, and crush it under an iron boot, with an invading army knocking at our doorsteps the very night when we normally have a festival, we hear the music of the drums of war. When there should be laughter, there are only whispers of fear. We mustn't lose hope, and we mustn't lose heart."

"Our plan is a simple one, but must take all our work together to make it happen. Although Valsindar thinks this an easy battle, a small town on the edge of Hoenn, not worthy of his attention in battle, we shall prove him wrong, we will show the region, and the world, that Lilygrove will not fall by the wayside without a fight. We will defend our homes, our families, and our very lives with everything that is in us!"

{{Continuing... Updating this as I get it typed up, since I don't have Word, and Gaia likes to delete my posts before I can post them. =P}}

5/7 {{Totally stealing names from Suikoden now because I can't come up with my own this late. =x}}

"As you know, their army's goal is to capture Lilygrove, defeat the prince, and capture the Sea Star. We have already begun with preparations with the lake dam to the south of the city. I want those going by water to advance from the dam to the east."

"We will not fail you, my prince" Dinn, the leader of said boat group spoke up with a nod.

"You know you can count on me and Dinn!" another spoke up with a grin, "We're like a fearsome tag team at this point!"

Lucretia smiled, before continuing, "Those situated on the beach will take the shoreline."

"We will fight to the very last man," spoke up Tal, leader of this group.

"We'll have to tell Volga's men not to push them too far ahead," another laughed.

"Meanwhile, the Water calvary will pound the enemy with hit and run strikes. Both on land and in water for those who have Pokemon large enough to carry them swiftly through the waves."

"Your royal highness will not be disappointed," Craig spoke up, leader of the mounted guard, "That sort of attack is our forte."

"The younger ones will take up the rear, along with those who are less suited for battle," Lucretia went on.

"I won't lie, that's where us old folk are best suited," spoke up one elder gentleman with a toothless grin, "But rest assured that we'll still give it all we got!"

"The prince and the main forces will strike directly from the south, moving in behind the enemy to strike first. This will create confusion, and will help us in our efforts."

"It will be my pleasure to strike with the first blows," Mikael nodded from beside the tactician.

"Prince, we will set up a base of operations aboard the Crimson, and the captain of the guard will be Sylam," Lucretia nodded, "The briefing is now adjourned. Prince, if you would?"

Mikael nodded, before stepping forward once again, "All friends of Lilygrove, move out!"

Lucretia nodded, "This is our last stand, don't let the rebel army get any closer!"