Rei continued trudging on. When would this cavern ever end? Was he walking in circles? Or checking places other pokemon had checked already? Should they have been doing something to mark where they'd been?
He caught sight of one of the Paras again. Surely they had to know the way out. He started heading for it to ask, but it skittered out of sight again.
Caliban trudged along, drooping more with every step, until he came to a fork in the tunnel. He looked up, wearily preparing to choose at random and be utterly and completely wrong. But... something was different. Something about the tunnel veering away to the left felt... good. His ears perked up, and his whole body strained toward it. There was perhaps the faintest waft of fresher air, the barest hint of sunlight at the far end. Or something completely intangible. Caliban wasn't sure what the feeling was, precisely, but he knew this way would lead them out of the cave.
The Leafeon was off like a shot, nearly galloping down the leftward tunnel. "Come on, pup!" he called back to Goliath. "We're getting out of here!"
Goliath looked up at where Caliban had shouted from. "Not again! Wait up!" He took off after the retreating light down the left hand tunnel. Out of the corner of his eye he had noticed a shadow up ahead that looked slightly different to the other shadows, but being more focused on catching up to the now springy Leafeon was more pressing than shadows. Right as he was near where the shadow was, it jumped out in front of him. "Wah!" Not thinking too much on it he let out a massive fire plume that lit up the cave tunnels and slightly toasted the creature as it retreated away from the flames. Luckily the cave was damp so the fire didn't spread.
[1 Mushroom] [Random creature toasting: 1] 1-3: You stub your toe on a rock! If you don't have toes, you bonk your head. Doh! 4: You find suspicious glowing mushrooms. And everyone knows you should trust suspicious glowing mushrooms. You should take them with you. [Quote me if it's your first time rolling this and you want to grab the absolutely safe suspicious glowing mushroom, and then make note in your future posts that you are carrying a suspicious glowing mushroom.] 5-9: A dead end! Make your way to another part of the cave. 10: What's that?! You see a dim glow in front of you. [Quote Qixel if you roll a 10.] 11: You find suspicious glowing mushrooms. And everyone knows you should trust suspicious glowing mushrooms. You should take them with you. [Quote me if it's your first time rolling this and you want to grab the absolutely safe suspicious glowing mushroom, and then make note in your future posts that you are carrying a suspicious glowing mushroom.] 12-14: You hear a noise from deeper inside the cave. It's probably nothing. 15: What's that?! You see a dim glow in front of you. [Quote Qixel if you roll a 15.] 16-17: Agh! What was that?! Something just flew in front of your face! 18-19: You turn a corner and find.... nothing. Oh, well. Better than stubbing your toes! Continue forth! 20: Oh! A way forward, probably! [Quote Qixel if you roll a 20, and he will keep track of how many times you all have rolled it. How many times do you need? It's a secret to everybody!
Tigeria
Questionable Gatekeeper
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Qixel generated a random number between
1 and 2 ...
2!
Qixel Crew
Adorable Trickster
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Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2015 12:36 pm
((Rolling for the paras before making an actual post.))
Blue Paras 1. Musica 2. Ryuu
Green Paras No love for green paras. D:
Ryuukishin
You win the blue paras.
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2015 1:16 pm
After a while of trekking through the cave, the wild pokemon at the front gave a cry of happiness - sunlight! Sunlight meant freedom from the stubbing of toes! Lain fluttered up ahead of the group and posed triumphantly, as if it were her who had lead everyone through the darkness, rather than into it. "Alright! I know that I kind of messed up by flying over the cave rather than going through it, but I'm sure everything will be fine from now on! What could go wrong?" Turning, she called out to follow her.
As it turned out, something went wrong just shortly after leaving the cave. What are the chances? A river was running just outside the cave exit, cutting off the path that Lain had used. "Oh." She turned to the other pokemon, embarassed once more. "I, uh, may have forgotten that most of you can't fly. Maybe this was a bad path..." She bonked herself on the head.
As the wild pokemon grumbled and considered the pros and cons of beating the green masquerain, three heads poked out of the river.
The buizels asked what was up, and Lain explained that they were heading to Shaymin's Sanctum but most of the wild pokemon couldn't cross the river. As one, the buizels offered to ferry those who couldn't swim across the water, and Lain turned to the wild pokemon looking triumphant once more. "Everything worked out, see! I told you!" Except she hadn't told them. It was clear something was off with this masquerain.
Game Time!
You need to cross the river to proceed to Shaymin's Sanctum, so get to it!
Rules:
With each post you make, roll a die that matches what you are doing and respond accordingly. This game will last until 24 hours have passed, at which point it will be assumed that everyone made it across and we will proceed.
You may roll and then edit your response into your post, but you MUST edit a response into your post for that roll to count. Also, do not roll again without first making a response for your last roll. You also cannot roll again until another person has posted. Whether they roll or not is irrelevant. Further, the standard DO NOT DELETE YOUR POSTS FOR ANY REASON rule applies here, as well. I posted it in bold red, so please notice it, senpai!
If you can fly, you can roleplay out flying over the river and proceed directly over to the solid ground rolling.
Results for being ferried by a buizel:
Roll a 20 sided die
1-4: You fall into the water, but the buizel carrying you saves you. 5-9: Smooth sailing, so to speak! Nothing happens. 10: You find a strangely shaped leaf floating in the water. Maybe you should grab it? [Quote me if it's your first time rolling this and you want to grab the strangely shaped leaf, and then make note in your future posts that you are carrying a strangely shaped leaf.] 11-14: You get splashed in the face. 15: You find a strangely shaped leaf floating in the water. Maybe you should grab it? [Quote me if it's your first time rolling this and you want to grab the strangely shaped leaf, and then make note in your future posts that you are carrying a strangely shaped leaf.] 16-18: Smooth sailing, so to speak! Nothing happens. 19-20: You made it! Sweet solid ground! [You are now on solid ground]
Results for swimming on your own:
Roll a 10 sided die
1-3: Your leg cramped up! Crap crap crap! 4-6: You're making good progress. Nothing interesting happens, though. 7: You find a strangely shaped leaf floating in the water. Maybe you should grab it? [Quote me if it's your first time rolling this and you want to grab the strangely shaped leaf, and then make note in your future posts that you are carrying a strangely shaped leaf.] 8-9: A wave dunks you underwater. 10: You made it to the other side! [You are now on solid ground]
Results for being on solid ground [Only available after you have passed the river]:
Roll a 20 sided die
1-4: You trip and fall into the muddy bank. 5-9: Ah, so peaceful. Nothing happens. 10: You find a strangely shaped leaf laying on the ground. Maybe you should grab it? [Quote me if it's your first time rolling this and you want to grab the strangely shaped leaf, and then make note in your future posts that you are carrying a strangely shaped leaf.] 11-14: You observe the other pokemon making their way across the water. 15: You find a strangely shaped leaf laying on the ground. Maybe you should grab it? [Quote me if it's your first time rolling this and you want to grab the strangely shaped leaf, and then make note in your future posts that you are carrying a strangely shaped leaf.] 16-19: You hear a rustle in the bushes, but nothing is there. What the? 20: You find a strangely shaped leaf laying on the ground. Maybe you should grab it? [Quote me if it's your first time rolling this and you want to grab the strangely shaped leaf, and then make note in your future posts that you are carrying a strangely shaped leaf.]
The skitty had carried on with the others and was estatic when it came to the end of the cave, it was light! light she had missed! The cave was fine but nothing bet natural light! The Skitty ran out and wasn't paying attention where she was going and nearly fell into the river, stopping short before falling in. As the Skitty moved back she sat on the side and watched, wondering how she was going to get across, she wasn't keen on swimming herself but at the same time she wasn't quite sure about these Buizels carrying her either "what to do?" she mumbled to herself, not really wanting to ride them but if she had to she would as it would be the better alternative than swimming.
Sunlight! Glorious sunlight! Caliban bolted from the cave and quickly discerned the sunniest, grassiest spot this side of the river. After that long trek through the darkness, he needed to simply sprawl in the grass, stretching and rolling, making sure every part of him got its fair share of the golden rays. His leafy extremities unfurled to their full green glory, almost reaching for the sun of their own accord.
After a few joyful, undignified moments, the Leafeon realized he was also in dire need of a drink. He rolled to his feet and trotted to the river's edge to lap up a few good clear mouthfuls. He didn't think much of the river blocking their path – of course he'd be able to swim it easily. He jumped right in and began paddling.
Finally, Caliban thought to look back for Goliath. He turned and tread water as he looked up and down the bank to see whether the pup had followed him out of the cave.
((Dry land to start with then water)) Goliath after being spooked right at the end of the cave bolted for the sunlight. As he made his way out he noticed quite a bit of things. 1 there were all the other pokemon, 2 Caliban looked quite a bit better, and 3 there was water, a lot of water. He wandered down to where Caliban had been playing in the shallows hoping that he was far enough away from the water not to get splashed.
While watching the Leafeon splash about he didn't notice the buizel coming up fast toward the bank. Needless to say he got a face full of water and mud. "HEY! WATCH IT! I DON'T LIKE WATER!" he yelled toward the buizel. "FIRE AND WATER DO NOT MIX!" He shook out his fur getting rid of most of the mud. Hearing that the buizels were going to ferry some of the ground walkers Goli's ears and tail started to droop. He was terrified of deep water although he would never admit it, puddles were fine, but deep rivers and lakes were frighting to the pup.
[1 Mushroom]
Results for being ferried by a buizel:
Roll a 20 sided die
1-4: You fall into the water, but the buizel carrying you saves you. 5-9: Smooth sailing, so to speak! Nothing happens. 10: You find a strangely shaped leaf floating in the water. Maybe you should grab it? [Quote me if it's your first time rolling this and you want to grab the strangely shaped leaf, and then make note in your future posts that you are carrying a strangely shaped leaf.] 11-14: You get splashed in the face. 15: You find a strangely shaped leaf floating in the water. Maybe you should grab it? [Quote me if it's your first time rolling this and you want to grab the strangely shaped leaf, and then make note in your future posts that you are carrying a strangely shaped leaf.] 16-18: Smooth sailing, so to speak! Nothing happens. 19-20: You made it! Sweet solid ground! [You are now on solid ground]
Results for swimming on your own:
Roll a 10 sided die
1-3: Your leg cramped up! Crap crap crap! 4-6: You're making good progress. Nothing interesting happens, though. 7: You find a strangely shaped leaf floating in the water. Maybe you should grab it? [Quote me if it's your first time rolling this and you want to grab the strangely shaped leaf, and then make note in your future posts that you are carrying a strangely shaped leaf.] 8-9: A wave dunks you underwater. 10: You made it to the other side! [You are now on solid ground]
Results for being on solid ground:
Roll a 20 sided die
1-4: You trip and fall into the muddy bank. 5-9: Ah, so peaceful. Nothing happens. 10: You find a strangely shaped leaf laying on the ground. Maybe you should grab it? [Quote me if it's your first time rolling this and you want to grab the strangely shaped leaf, and then make note in your future posts that you are carrying a strangely shaped leaf.] 11-14: You observe the other pokemon making their way across the water. 15: You find a strangely shaped leaf laying on the ground. Maybe you should grab it? [Quote me if it's your first time rolling this and you want to grab the strangely shaped leaf, and then make note in your future posts that you are carrying a strangely shaped leaf.] 16-19: You hear a rustle in the bushes, but nothing is there. What the? 20: You find a strangely shaped leaf laying on the ground. Maybe you should grab it? [Quote me if it's your first time rolling this and you want to grab the strangely shaped leaf, and then make note in your future posts that you are carrying a strangely shaped leaf.]
White Neko Chan rolled 1 20-sided dice:
16Total: 16 (1-20)
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2015 2:07 pm
Bella tilts her head as she was able to get over the wall, noticing some of the other pokemon was coming out of an cave. She dared not to go near the cave but moved towards the river, sniffing the water. She perks up as she noticed the water otter looking pokemon, mewing slightly. "Just what are they?" She used her tail to wave at them before noticing the other pokemon moving to get across. "..Okay.. So we have to cross it?" She wonders why she was so drawn to follow the rest but knew something must be going on. She jumps into the water to start paddling to get across.
[I used the wrong die.. Sorry about that, I can redo my post. >.<]
"Ach, net, no. I draw the line at water!" Domo turned to his traveling companions. "I will be waiting on the other side," he then floated over the river and onto the muddy bank. As he landed, he tripped and fell right on his face. He sputtered as he was coated in mud. This trip was turning into more of a hassle than a vacation, that was for sure!
Satisfied that Goliath was well on his way, though the Fire-type might have some qualms about the water, Caliban quickly paddled all the way to the far bank. He shook himself off, enjoying the sensation of water flying from his fur.
The Leafeon turned back to check on the Growlithe's progress. "How are you doing, pup?" he called across the river.
((Lucky day for Goli! His torment ends rather swiftly, though he might have nightmares after this.)) Goliath after quite a bit of reservation finally decides to trust the buizel that splashed him. The buizel had offered a quick ride across the water to apologize for the rather rude splash he'd caused. Climbing aboard the buizel was the easy part, not looking down for the duration of the trip was almost impossible.
Right off the bat Goli was shaking in terror of the water. He had hoped that this would be the last time he'd have to do this. Halfway across the river he had heard Caliban ask how he was doing. He made the mistake to look up to call back looking straight at the dark water below. He clinched his paws making sure not to harm the buizel, as it could and would drop him in the water. He was scared enough not to answer the Leafeon nor did he register that the buizel had landed on the other side of the river until the buizel dumped him on the shore. Still shaking Goli got up and backed away from the water.
[1 Mushroom]
Results for being ferried by a buizel:
Roll a 20 sided die
1-4: You fall into the water, but the buizel carrying you saves you. 5-9: Smooth sailing, so to speak! Nothing happens. 10: You find a strangely shaped leaf floating in the water. Maybe you should grab it? [Quote me if it's your first time rolling this and you want to grab the strangely shaped leaf, and then make note in your future posts that you are carrying a strangely shaped leaf.] 11-14: You get splashed in the face. 15: You find a strangely shaped leaf floating in the water. Maybe you should grab it? [Quote me if it's your first time rolling this and you want to grab the strangely shaped leaf, and then make note in your future posts that you are carrying a strangely shaped leaf.] 16-18: Smooth sailing, so to speak! Nothing happens. 19-20: You made it! Sweet solid ground! [You are now on solid ground]
Results for swimming on your own:
Roll a 10 sided die
1-3: Your leg cramped up! Crap crap crap! 4-6: You're making good progress. Nothing interesting happens, though. 7: You find a strangely shaped leaf floating in the water. Maybe you should grab it? [Quote me if it's your first time rolling this and you want to grab the strangely shaped leaf, and then make note in your future posts that you are carrying a strangely shaped leaf.] 8-9: A wave dunks you underwater. 10: You made it to the other side! [You are now on solid ground]
Results for being on solid ground:
Roll a 20 sided die
1-4: You trip and fall into the muddy bank. 5-9: Ah, so peaceful. Nothing happens. 10: You find a strangely shaped leaf laying on the ground. Maybe you should grab it? [Quote me if it's your first time rolling this and you want to grab the strangely shaped leaf, and then make note in your future posts that you are carrying a strangely shaped leaf.] 11-14: You observe the other pokemon making their way across the water. 15: You find a strangely shaped leaf laying on the ground. Maybe you should grab it? [Quote me if it's your first time rolling this and you want to grab the strangely shaped leaf, and then make note in your future posts that you are carrying a strangely shaped leaf.] 16-19: You hear a rustle in the bushes, but nothing is there. What the? 20: You find a strangely shaped leaf laying on the ground. Maybe you should grab it? [Quote me if it's your first time rolling this and you want to grab the strangely shaped leaf, and then make note in your future posts that you are carrying a strangely shaped leaf.]
Caliban sympathized with the Growlithe. He'd reacted as badly, if not worse, to their extended stint in the darkness as Goliath had to the river crossing. The Leafeon nodded in approval at the younger Pokémon. "All right?"
At least they'd both made it across quickly. But it seemed they would have to wait for the others before continuing on.
The bushes rustled, but Caliban didn't take any notice. Of course there would be other Pokémon about.
Watching the distressed Mudkip, Barneby made a motion to approach the other troubled Poke, but stopped when the Elecktrike stepped in. They seemed far better equipped to handling this than he. Slowly, he inched around to follow with the rest of the group, peeking back to make sure the Mudkip was alright once in awhile.
When the bright light washed over him, a sense of relief, and weight lifted, making his eyes sparkle with gratitude to the shining sun. Unfortunately, it didn't last long.... spotting the river, his heart sank right back down like before, demeanor wilting. He... had no idea how to swim. Seeing the trio of Buizel, he watched as those were given safe transfer across the water. But as he inched closer to try and request, shyly twitching and curling his tail, he accidentally slipped on some of the damp grass near the edge, sending him tumbling in.
With a squeak, tiny legs began furiously flailing, head trying to keep above water as he panicked more and more. Not only that, but one of his legs got a serious cramp, hindering his ability to stay bobbing over the surface.
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