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From the day that Mitsuru had returned, Solange hadn’t been able to shake the Shaymin. The girl had latched onto her friend the moment she found the older teen perusing shops in town, and now it seemed that Mitsuru had become a permanent addition to Solange’s life, much to her displeasure. It had become known that every winter season she would come to stay with Solange until the weather warmed, and she could go out prancing about the country side. Lovely.

“Explain to me why you’re HERE, exactly? It’s the middle of summer!” The Houndoom growled her hands busy with setting up the beachside grill.

“I told you, we’re having a party!” Mitsuru spun in place, sending a spray of sand all over the pop up chairs and fold out table. When she stopped, her eyes were wide and sparkling like the sun itself. “I’ve invited everyone with these little pieces of paper I taped up.”

“Wait, flyers? How…how many did you put up?”

Mitsuru put a finger to her lip. “Hmm, I think I lost count around five hundred.”

“What?!” Solange hit the grill with her spatula, and moaned. There was no way they had enough food to feed that many mouths. They had a rather impressive display, though. Fruits, vegetables, dips and chips, cakes and pies, fresh meat and fish on the grill…all set for way less than the Shaymin had anticipated.

Mitsuru just laughed and bounced off to finish setting up the volleyball net. Everything was going to be just perfect! They had food, games, and all of the ocean they could ever want! It was so…bright…and inviting….She had to have it! After all, she already had her swimsuit on! With a squeal, the teen took off for the water, flying so fast that as soon as she hit the edge, with the water pressing back on her legs, she toppled into it face first.

Solange just groaned, and went back to work. Tendrils of white hair curled around her ears from her ponytail, and the “Kiss the Cook” apron she wore barely covered the red bikini underneath. She’d ditch it if she could, but grease burns just weren’t here cup of tea.

Blissfully unaware of people, Alohi had found herself at a beach, frolicking in the waves so carefree like. It wasn't until the scent of food hit her did she found her head turning towards the rest of civilization. Her eyes widen as she leaned into the scent. It was like a siren call, beckoning for her to come and partake in it's deliciousness. She wiggled her hips as she floated over sand and smaller pokemon alike until she found herself at a table filled with food.

She snuck around the table, noting the two women talking about a party or something. One was making more food, but she didn't pay much attention to them. What did catch her attention was a juicy looking piece of fish that just sat there with what looked like her name on it. She floated in and oogled it for a moment before quickly snatching it up and gobbling it whole, leaving the bones behind as evidence to her theft. Alohi twirled happily, humming a happy tune as she wiggled a joyous wiggle away from the table and hid behind a beach-goers umbrella. She peeked around the corner in hopes that had gone unnoticed.

Was...was something talking to her? Solange twisted around, moving her eyes across the sand until they landed on the little Oshawott. No doubt one of Mitsuru's 'friends'. As bitter as she was about the situation, she had to admit that he was pretty cute, bouncing and dancing about with that shell of his. "Fish, huh? Well, you're in luck; they were the first on, and the quickest to cook." The Houndoom went to put a piece on a plate for him....and found only bones. "What the f-" Catching her tongue, Solange whipped around, trying to scent out the culprit. Either they were really good at hiding, or they were already gone. Or maybe there was just so much smoke from the growl. With a frown, she nabbed another piece for Mijumaru, and handed it over to the smaller Pokemon. "Here you go!"

When she straightened, she was taken a back, not only by noticing that MORE people had shown up, but that she actually knew one. Solange grinned, and put her hand on her hip after waving the other girl over. "I may have to come visit again, sometime. That place wasn't half bad." She motioned over her shoulder to the grub. "Call your friends over, and grab something to.. eat? Damn, that kid moves fast." One minute, nothing, the next she was watching Reshi dig in.

By the time Mitsuru surface she was squealing with delight. When she went under, there was no one, and now, there were FRIENDS. Solange called her obsessive, but there was no harm in making friends with everyone, right? That's why they were having the party!

AND ONE WAS IN THE WATER TOO.

Mitsuru swam closer to Adriana, and decided to tred water, to just watch the girl for a bit. "Hey! My name's Mitsuru, and I'm glad that you could make it!" She looked like a really good swimmer, something that was obviously not the Shaymin's forte, as she was more or less flopping around like a beached Magikarp.

She looked out over the beach at the group. Oh, oh, someone stole some fish, she'd seen it! And that guy, with the dreads, he was pretty cool. Solange had made friends, too! One with a girl with lots of tails and a little blue thing. Then someone was eating food, another was chilling in the sun, and another was setting up. How many was that? Eight?

She could have died at that moment, and had no regrets.

Unfortunately for Cecily, someone had seen her. Brennen had arrived at the beach alone, this time. He had hoped for further lessons from Cam and Urban. The celebi boy was looking forward to swimming. "Cecily!" he called, waving to her. He had been looking for his sister for months. Four long months. And in those months, the celebi boy had proceeded to ask every person he met, pokemon or human, if they had seen her.

No one had.

And now--she was here! She was here! He ran, pell mell towards the pink celebi. "Cecily!" he said again, beaming at her. "I've looked everywhere for you! Are you alright? I've missed you."

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Something quite different had caught Niall's eye. He made his way over to the table laden with food. "Hey," he greeted Miju with a small smile. "You're a lot like me. Want to play a game after you eat?"

(So sorry for the shortness, and the lateness. xD Liri alerted me to Cecily's presence and I immediately had to form a plot for him to meet up with his sister! Tristan and Jacen will arrive later, as promised, and Niall and Miju are adorable. : ))

Noble had been wandering for some time now, never with any clear destination in mind it seemed. He didn't settle anywhere, hadn't felt the need, or maybe it was a desire...to stay rooted in one spot. Still, things had been different lately, and he was a little more relaxed than he used to be...less hard on himself.

Maybe that growing up thing had helped. Whatever it was it made him feel as if he could enjoy himself a little. Which was why he found himself at a beach, totally unaware of the fact that there was apparently a huge party planned. He'd just never been to a beach and was curious about one.

He looked around noticing how people were dressed and realized he was sort of out of place but shrugged. It didn't much matter at this point. He looked around the beach slowly as he dug into his pocket and located something to pull his hair up with, trying it into a ponytail of messy dreads that while back still fell long on him.

The sand was a strange anomaly and he slipped his shoes off and into his backpack before stepping out onto it, wincing some at the unexpected heat before simply walking.....what did one do at the beach?

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The beach...why was he at the beach? It was too hot...and sandy...and watery...and hot...and he hated hot. Hot was bad...it wasn't cold...but he supposed it was good to get used to different climates. Never knew where he'd end up. Still he was semi grumpy and coated in what had to be SPF one billion sunblock and wearing a wide, floppy...rather ugly hat to keep the sun off his face, plodding along in the sand...only to stop short at...screaming? Who was screaming at birds?

Pyry decided to investigate...it had to be better than this broiling sun baking him alive!

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Cam had decided a beach day was the perfect thing for him and Timmy. He enjoyed the beach and he wasn't about to avoid his favorite activities just because of the skitty boy living with him. So, he'd packed them up some stuff...sunblock, hats, towels, even some snacks, plus his surfboard, plus a smaller boogie board for Timmy and off they went to the beach. Once there Cam began to look for a good place to settle.

And heard a familiar voice calling out to someone. He swore he spotted Brenny dashing towards something pink. Could it really be the long lost sister he kept looking for? Cam steered them that way curiously, noting with approval the hot babes hanging around the area too...he loved having a variety of eye candy...male and female! He was none too subtle in checking people out either...

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The sleep over was tonight! She as so excited! A day at the beach having fun in the sun and swimming and that night staying at Niall's, and meeting his sister. What was it like sleeping in a house she wondered curiously as she flounced towards the beach, eyes wide with excitement. She couldn't wait to go for a swim really! Phee noticed a large amount of people over near an area, and she wondered what was going on there as she got closer to the beach its self.

"You were excited to come here with me so I could start teaching you to surf...and now you hate it?" Cam blinked in surprise at Timmy, oblivious to the reason for the boys displeasure.

He was unaware the Skitty was jealous of him looking at the scantily clad girls...and a few teen boys further off. He was a normal, healthy Poke-teen...and he had urges that revolved around other poke-teens!

The shouting had him looking up and he smiled with a nod. "That's Brenny. He comes by once in awhile and I work with him on training and such. He's a nice kid. You two might get along." he hoped anyhow.

His hand wrapped around Timmy's and he squeezed with a gentle smile. Though look at the shocked look on his face. "You actually found your sister Brenny? Really?" I'd love to meet Cecily! Brenny this is Timmy, he lives with me now. Timmy, this is Brenny."

Cecily squeaked as she was spotted, bright green eyes widening as she tried to burrow her way under the sand, fruit forgotten. Who was that, talking to her with Brennan's voice?!? He didn't look like him! Had - had that person stolen her lost brother's voice?!? "Biiiii!" she squealed, a wordless cry of fright as she tried her best to hide underneath the chair she had sought out as her shelter. What was going on?!? She'd just wanted to get something to eat!

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Melody giggled and tried to swat the fish out of the air with her wings. This resulted in an awkward dance on the table, along with a few bowls and plates getting knocked over or aside. "Ooooh! A game, a game! Food fight!" The chatot cried out, and happily grabbed a piece of fruit in her beak to fling at Reshi.

She barely caught the compliment tossed her way by the Oshawatt, and she stopped for a moment to bob her head at him in a clumsy bow of thanks, before resuming her food-throwing.