Tekkaman

[font=Century Gothic][size=1][color=gray]Wow...[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=1][color=gray]...I just got off of work and logged onto the Boards -[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=1][color=gray]- and let me tell you, I was not expecting to see so much constructive critiquing towards [color=indigo]Sandy[/color].[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=1][color=gray]I mean, yeah, there are flaws in everyone's work no matter how many times we double or triple check our work and there always will be. The only thing you can do about that is take what other people like and try to transmorgify your own styles; whether the opinion comes from members like [color=indigo]Dagger[/color] and [color=indigo]Retribution[/color] or members like [color=indigo]DeadSeraphim[/color] and [color=indigo]PapaSmurf[/color] - no offense to any of you four. I would've said to Sandy, '...just take the helpful posts of the other members here and decide what to do later.'; but since [color=indigo]Sandy[/color] has beaten me to the punch whilst I was away making money, i'll just leave the situation alone. The last thing I wanna do is play with an unstable nuclear missle during takeoff, vis a vis: Members trying to help [color=indigo]Sandy[/color] with opinions and facts concerning his upcoming event in [color=indigo]Otaku Idol 2[/color].[/color][/size][/font]

[size=1][color=darkred][QUOTE=Kurayami Oji] [/color][/size] [size=1][color=darkred]Would you rather live in a puddle of mud for 2 day's with a squirrel?[/color][/size] [size=1][color=darkred]Or....[/color][/size] [size=1][color=darkred]Would you rather live in a puddle of mud for 2 day's with a chipmunk?[/color][/size] [size=1][color=darkred][/QUOTE][/color][/size] [font=Century Gothic][size=1][color=gray]If you let me have an off-road vehicle to live in, [color=indigo]Kurayami Oji[/color], i'd take the squirrel. Those furry little tree-lovers are so fun to squish with a tire; and for some reason, squirrels like to play 'tag' with the wheels as well.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=1][color=gray]Chipmunks may be smarter than the legendary squishable squirrel and thus, understand that the wheel 'kills'.[/color][/size][/font] [color=gray][font=Century Gothic][size=1]Squirrels any day baby. [color=indigo]*revs engine with an evil grin* [color=gray]Without the vehicle, however, i'd still take the squirrel.[/color] *breaks out shotgun and hatchet with an evil grin*[/color][/size][/font][/color] [color=gray][font=Century Gothic][size=1][QUOTE] [/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=1][color=gray]Would you rather be a multi-millionare for 1 single day?[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=1][color=gray]or[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=1][color=gray]Would you rather have sex with all of your favorite celebrities of the opposite sex - at one time - for 1 single day?[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=1][color=indigo][Note: You cannot use the millions to pay the celebs for sex.] [/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=1][color=indigo][Note: You cannot take money from the celebs after you have sex with them.] [/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=1][color=indigo][In short: No loopholes.] :D[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=1][/QUOTE][/size][/font][/color]

[QUOTE=BKstyles] ...Concerning Kumite, you say that the themes of the spars would be specified later by yourself as well as the character is meant to be based off of ourselves...but this could be interpreted so many ways for different people. [/QUOTE][font=Century Gothic][size=1][color=gray]I totally understand and agree with you [color=indigo]BK[/color]. That area specifically - creating the character for the future SPAR - took me the longest to complete; simply because [color=indigo]Gavin[/color] didn't set out a specific guideline for me to uphold in terms of creating a character. Not that i'm bashing or anything but i'm sure that by now [color=indigo][Gavin][/color][color=gray],[/color] you know that i'm just giving out constructive advice as others have and nothing more. Hopefully, though [color=indigo][And I say this with humour][/color], someone else will sign up for Kumite, otherwise i'll win by default - [/color][color=gray]and who wants to win that way?[/color][/size][/font] [QUOTE=Charles] A lot of thought and effort went into the events, but I think that some of you were going so far out of your way to stand out and be impressive, that you overcomplicated things. [/QUOTE][font=Century Gothic][size=1][color=gray]So true. Nevertheless, they are all great events. [/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=1][color=gray]Congratulations to the winner of [color=indigo]Otaku Idol 2[/color]! :animesmil[/color][/size][/font]

[font=Century Gothic][size=1][color=gray][color=indigo]Aaryanna_Mom[/color] - because everything you just said is just too much to quote and all of what you said is true in relation to myself trying to empathise with other members on why White's RP is getting the most attention - I couldn't agree more.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=1][color=gray]However, in [color=indigo]Sandy[/color] and [color=indigo]Gavin[/color]'s defense, their events were meticulously crafted and - after reading it in it's entirety - actually looks fun to play in; so kudos to you two. :animesmil[/color][/size][/font]

[font=Arial][QUOTE=Allamorph] [/font] [font=Arial][font=Arial]Although I am not yet active in the Arena, I would like to be, and I plan to as soon as I am assured of enough free time. Still, I don't believe my opinion would hurt here.[/font][/font] [font=Arial][/QUOTE] [/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=1][color=gray]Thank you for posting, [color=indigo]Allamorph[/color], and your right, your opinion here wouldn't hurt one bit. I actually wanted for all sorts of members to post on this thread and i'm surprised that my plan's actually coming to light. [/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=1][color=gray]Futhermore, I've just wanted for this thread to be a refrence point to look at before or during the creation of an RP. I'm glad that others care as well.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=1][color=gray]Thank you all for answering the questions so far and please, keep them coming. We can never have too much input.[/color][/size][/font]

[font=Century Gothic][size=1][color=gray]The way I have it figured out, [color=indigo]BK[/color] and [color=indigo]DH[/color], Sandy's not letting the players create personalities because, in this event, we - the members - will be playing every character, including Sandy's [black horse] character. If we make a character background or snippet [color=indigo]*looks at Doublehex with one eyebrow raised*[/color] we could potentially leak out information about whose characters belong to whom. We all know that different people here in the Boards have different posting strengths and weaknesses; making a bio for an event like this could weed out the weaker / stronger players, turning some players into heat seeking missles. [color=indigo]("Ah!" said Tekkaman. "[u]There's[/u] Gavin. Trying to be sneaky in the game, eh? Well... death card!!!")[/color][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=1][color=gray]At least that's how I understood it....[/color][/size][/font]

[size=1][font=Trebuchet MS][color=#006400]Why do you think being Mafia would be the best? [/color][color=gray]Because the Mafia member will be able to hide amongst his townsfolk assosiates and kill them off silently while turning the blame to someone else; and while I may be a bad liar in fact, I am great when it comes to telling half-truths. I believe I can pull off the Mafia role because I also love to be the 'unique' character - the one who stands out the most but not blatently, though, lol. [/color][/font][/size] [font=Trebuchet MS][size=1][color=darkgreen]Why do you think being Townspeople would be the best?[/color][/size][/font] [font=Trebuchet MS][size=1][color=gray]Being the Townsfolk would be best because you could try and figure out who the Mafia is by using judgement, wit, skill, and previous knowledge of your allies and enemies. I believe that with the right judgement, an effective townsfolk could ultimately end the game before it begins; picking off the Mafia members one by one.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Trebuchet MS][size=1][color=gray][color=darkgreen]Have you played a version of Mafia before?[/color] [/color][/size][/font] [font=Trebuchet MS][size=1][color=gray]No, I haven't.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Trebuchet MS][size=1][color=darkgreen]If not, why do you want to try it?[/color][/size][/font] [font=Trebuchet MS][size=1][color=gray]Because [color=darkgreen]White[/color] is creating it, duh!!! =] That's my only reason.[/color][/size][/font]

[font=Trebuchet MS][size=1][color=gray][color=darkgreen]1. What do you [as a member] want to see most in a RP?[/color] [/color][/size][/font] [font=Trebuchet MS][size=1][color=gray]- What I would most like to see in a RP is a very action-packed one. Yes, I believe that any RP - or story, depending on how you look at it - must have a background, an opening, a story, a climax [above all others] and a sweet conclusion as well; but action - from what i've seen in OB - keeps member's entertained and posting more frequently whereas a RP with just story will begin to decline gradually.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Trebuchet MS][size=1][color=darkgreen]2. What RP rating do you [as a member] usually play in?[/color][/size][/font] [font=Trebuchet MS][size=1][color=gray]- I love to play in any RP rating but I don't like to curse and / or be around sexual natures. I'm not saying i'm a stranger to it but there's something about someone 'posting' multiple swear words and / or [blatent] sexual natures that just makes me feel... well... wrong.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Trebuchet MS][size=1][color=darkgreen]3. Does humorous fun outweigh killing and gore [u]or[/u] vice-versa? [Come on... be honest][/color][/size][/font] [font=Trebuchet MS][size=1][color=gray]I think that humorous fun, to an extent, does outweigh gore and violence because you can post with more creativity when you're trying to have fun. I believe it's easy to kill someone; though some hardcore M Rated members might disagree with me.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Trebuchet MS][size=1][color=darkgreen]4. Do you post mainly for RP's whenever you enter the Boards?[/color][/size][/font] [font=Trebuchet MS][size=1][color=gray]I actually do. I look in the Square first, I post for the Square first and I do everything else second, unless the thread looks reaally juicy or piques my interest ([color=darkgreen]Pirates v.s. Ninjas[/color]). Unfortuantely, for me, i'm not trying like [color=darkgreen]Ozymandius Jones[/color] to stretch my OB paramaters. For what? =D[/color][/size][/font]

[font=Century Gothic][color=#ff8c00][font=Century Gothic][color=darkorange][QUOTE=The13thMan] [/color] [font=Century Gothic][color=darkorange]Would you rather have sex with your sibling of opposite gender or would you rather have sex with your best friend of same gender?[/color][/font] [font=Century Gothic][color=darkorange][/QUOTE][/color][/font] [font=Trebuchet MS][size=1][color=gray]Well... I have 3 really beautiful step-sisters and, though they're still family, they're not blood-related so I would have sex with my siblings of opposite gender.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Trebuchet MS][size=1][color=gray]My dad married a beautiful woman about 7 years ago and man-oh-man, she was - and still is - so much hotter than my three step-sisters. Really. While I lived with my dad, I couldn't help but think about them; the fact that they were actually family didn't cross my mind for at least a couple of months.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Trebuchet MS][size=1][color=gray]Puberty rules. XD[/color][/size][/font] [font=Trebuchet MS][size=1][color=gray]Anyway, my turn.[/color][/size][/font] [/font][font=Trebuchet MS][size=1][color=gray]"Would you live without fingers for a year or would you live without OB for the rest of your life?"[/color][/size][/font][/color][/font]

[QUOTE=Aaryanna_Mom]I?m secure enough in my belief in God that even if someone is making fun of it in a harmful way, it doesn?t really affect me. And unless they are coming to my home and constantly pushing their mockery in my face or finding other ways to cause harm to me, there isn?t any time that it should affect or bother me. In all honesty I feel bad for them that they even feel the need to mock or make fun of others due to their religious beliefs or for any other reason for that matter. And I think it?s equally as sad when those who are religious get all upset and actually attack others over religion. So in the end, I think it's great that you don't let it get to you. ;) [/QUOTE][font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]I completely agree with you [color=darkred]Aaryanna_Mom,[/color] religion is a big deal towards the spiritual men and women in this world; but, if you can't take jokes at your own religion - or at religion period - and brush it off later - or at that very moment - you may need to strengthen up on your faith or / and your pride.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]...At least that's how I look at it, agreeing from [color=darkred]Aaryanna_Mom[/color]'s statement.[/color][/size][/font]

[font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]I think that the Pokemon RP might slow down to a bare minimum...[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]Why, with [color=darkred]Sandy[/color], [color=darkred]White[/color], and [color=darkred]Gavin[/color] being accepted by [color=darkred]Shy[/color] for [color=darkred]'Otaku Idol 2'[/color] I already know i'm gonna be signing up [for (possibly) all three].[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]...Though, I really wish [color=darkred]Kitty[/color] would post.[/color][/size][/font]

[font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]Lately, i've been looking at [color=darkred]Adventure Square[/color] and noticed that a lot of RP posts were getting locked because of [fill in blank] that the moderators didn't approve of; and I also see great RP's die just because the story couldn't hold the [accepted] members attention and curiosity - [color=darkred]OB Survivor[/color] being one of many exceptions. I also have been trying to make a RP for the future but seem to have come up with a 'RP Beginner's Block'.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]So, anywho, I was wondering if we could get some collective input from people in OB concerning what people want in a [great] RP. I believe this would not only help me but everyone as a whole when it comes to posting in the Square.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]Some questions to answer:[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][color=darkred][QUOTE] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][color=darkred]1.[/color] What do you [as a member] want to see most in a RP?[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][color=darkred]2.[/color] What RP rating do you [as a member] usually play in?[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][color=darkred]3.[/color] Does humorous fun outweigh killing and gore [u]or[/u] vice-versa? [Come on... be honest][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][color=darkred]4.[/color] Do you post mainly for RP's whenever you enter the Boards?[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][/QUOTE][/size][/font] [/color][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]Hopefully, these questions [along with other statements, if any] will help.[/color][/size][/font]

[font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]I'm all for PM-spamming [color=darkred]Kitty[/color] and all but - and I speak for the ones who are actually enjoying this story - I don't want the RP to die. Yes, I understand that [color=darkred]Kitty[/color], [color=darkred]BKstyles[/color], you, [color=darkred]White[/color] and I [among several others] go back in RP's and all but sonner or later, someone's foot is gonna have to come down concerning the issue of not posting.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]And that, my friend, is the truth.[/color][/size][/font]

[font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]Oh [color=darkred]Doublehex[/color]???[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]When exactly is [color=darkred]Kitty[/color] going to post? I'm not trying to be one to judge but the RP is starting to slow down. I would like to move on with the story but we need people to win badges and post.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=darkred]*Twidles Fingers*[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=#000080]Oh, and I haven't posted because you told me to slow down until [color=darkred]Kitty[/color] begins to post. :sleep: [/color][/size][/font]

[font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]...Great.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=darkred]*Draws imaginary lines on the ground with feet while looking down*[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]I just got the game [about a couple of days ago] and everyone else is getting all the good stuff in the Final Fantasy world. I'd problably be catching up but i'm working 40hrs for the sake of my wife and kid.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]...Oh well... At least I got the game [And strategy Guide]. That's more than most I assume. [b]=][/b][/color][/size][/font]

[font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=darkred]1. What religion are you CURRENTLY following? If you don't have one, then why?[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2] [/size][/font] [color=navy][font=Century Gothic][size=2]- I am a Christian man, though, I don't express my religion much on the Boards to keep others happy. Also, I love reading up on different types of religion (New Age, Hinduism, etc...) just to understand the [slightest] connection between them all. I believe that all religion was [and is] tied together somehow. [/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2] [/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=darkred]2. Why do you follow that religion? Parents, personal reasons, etc?[/color][/size][/font][/color] [font=Century Gothic][size=2] [/size][/font] [color=navy][font=Century Gothic][size=2]- At first it was because of my parents always dragging me to Sunday Church. But throughout the years, something happened to me. I'm sure you all know what, otherwise I wouldn't be going to church on my own. However, I do believe that you don't have to go to church in order to praise God [Though my family feels otherwise].[/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2] [/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=darkred]3. Do you ever feel that people often critisize you because of these beliefs?[/color][/size][/font][/color] [font=Century Gothic][size=2] [/size][/font] [color=navy][font=Century Gothic][size=2]- Nah. I stayed around positive people throughout my life. People that I believe hold a bad vibe, I tend to stay away from at all costs. There are exceptions to the rules, though, but that's a different story.[/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2] [/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=darkred]4. This one may spark a little bit of arguing: Do you believe that your religion is the one true religion? If so provide evidence.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][/size][/font][/color] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]As i've touched on #1, I dig in numerous religions; though, not on the same level as Christianity. I believe in my Christianity but i'm not a slave to it. I want to know as much about different religions as possible because I think that they all intertwine in one way or another.[/color][/size][/font]

[font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]Ok [color=darkred]Takuya[/color] (Aesera), there's some things I need to say to you. Hopefully, you're reading this Underground thread. If you're not, eventually the word will filter through the Pokemon RP cracks.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]First off, I enjoyed the battle between our characters' - Demetri and Aesera's - Pokemon. You show a great deal of talent when it comes to writing and i'll know you'll go far with your abilities...[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]...Unfortunately, for you, those are the end of my complments; it all gets downhill from here.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]Secondly [Though you may not agree], I believed that your OOC post in the RP was rude concerning how I tried to think of your character and Absol. I [color=darkred]ALWAYS[/color] put a lot of effort into my signups and stories; and when you bashed my post - after I stayed up late against my wife's wishes - in your OOC remark, I was really hurt... [/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]...However, that's about as much as you will hurt me... Ever again. [/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]I've heard about your [url="http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/demeanor"][color=darkred][b]demeanor[/b][/color][/url] when you post and it sounds a lot like how my wife acts on occasions: 'Though you may not know it, you come off as rude and [/color][/size][/font][url="http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?va=condescending"][font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=darkred][b]condescending[/b][/color][/size][/font][/url][font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy].' [/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]I have very few friends online because of my own reasons, though I consider myself to be a nice person. However, Takuya, do NOT expect to take my [/color][/size][/font][url="http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/meek"][font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=darkred][b]meekness[/b][/color][/size][/font][/url][font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy] for weakness.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]Because of my own judgement, based on your recent post, you are now 'officially' back on your own in the RP; Demetri and Jonas will not be there supporting you when you fight for your Boulder Badge against Brock. Don't get me wrong, though; I have full confidence that you'll win but i've better things to do in my life instead of looking at your OOC posts and wanting to strangle you. No offense.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]Also [Though i'm sure you don't care now], [color=darkred]White[/color] approved of my desision but I [u]made[/u] the decision. Let's just make that clear. Futhermore, this conversation is non-debatable as of now.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]I hope that your journey [In this RP] goes well as you travel with your Absol.[/color][/size][/font] [right][font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=darkred]Tekkaman[/color][/size][/font][/right]

[font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Pretty good,"[/b] Aesera said to Demetri. [b]"Very good, actually. That's one tricky Pidgey."[/b] [b]"You're doing well yourself,"[/b] Demetri replied. [b]"Better than I expected, to be honest. But I'm still taking you down."[/b] [b]"Don't think this is over yet,"[/b] Aesera replied. [b]"Because Absol and I are nowhere close to done. Come on, show me what else the two of you've got."[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Gladly."[/b] Demetri responed as he pointed at the Absol. Pidgey, feeding off of his trainer's determination, attacked at high speeds immediately. Though the Pidgey was doing considereable damage, the Absol wasn't falling. In all honesty, it looked as if the Pigey was making the Absol mad; as if the bird was an annoying gnat, itching to be wiped off the face of the Earth.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][color=darkgreen]"Gah."[/color] Demetri thought. [color=darkgreen]"The Absol's too strong. Pidgey's attacks aren't working and this trainer brings up new strategies whenever I get to understand his previous one[/color][color=darkgreen]."[/color] Demetri looked at Aesera - his opponent and new companion alongside Jonas - seeing the determination in her eyes.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][color=darkgreen]"Do I have that same determination?"[/color] Demetri thought.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]Pidgey was doing it's best to keep up the high speed attacks but the Absol had Aesera backing her, whereas Pidgey was temporarily by her lonesome due to Demetri becoming lost in thought. It wasn't long before Aesera caught on and took advantage of the trainerless bird.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Absol! Use Daywalker!"[/b] A smirk followed afterwards on the mature girl's face.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]Absol understood, standing perfectly still. Pidgey and Demetri - now, clear-headed - looked at the Pokemon based on what Aesera had yelled.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"I noticed that you're trying to figure out my strategy."[/b] Aesera yelled opposite of the battle. [b]"Lemme tell you that this strategy of mine will end this battle between us."[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Confident, aren't we?"[/b] Demetri yelled back. He then looked at his Pidgey. As the Pidgey looked back at her trainer, Demetri smiled.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Make that Absol work for a win."[/b] Demetri said. Pidgey understood, looking back at the opponent. The Absol stood still.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Ok Pidgey! Fly at the Absol!"[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]Pidgey understood, flying at the Absol carefully. Before the bird even made it close to the Absol however, she was knocked away forefully; the Absol didn't seem liked it moved at all.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Pidgey!"[/b] Demetri yelled. Pidgey struggled to get up and become aloft again. Surprised at what had happened, Demetri looked at his opponent.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"What the hell was [u]that[/u]?!"[/b] It was the first time Demetri had cursed. He didn't like making a habit of it.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"If you must know..."[/b] Aesera replied with a grin. [b]"My Absol and I developed multiple strategies; one of which I recently developed."[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"And i'm assuming that this 'one of which' is the strategy you're using on my Pidgey?"[/b] Demetri shot back.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Precisely."[/b] Aesera said. [b]"I had Absol combine his Leer, Taunt, Quick Attack, and Razor Wind all at once."[/b] Aesera smiled at Jonas looking in amazement from the strategy. [b]"You see, Absol moved; you and your Pidgey just didn't [u]see[/u] it. And combined with my Absol's leer and taunt combo, your Pidgey will attack my Pokemon aimlessly while losing defense."[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][color=darkgreen]"Jesus!"[/color] Demetri thought. [color=darkgreen]"Aesera's really pulling out all the stops! I gotta tell Pidg-"[/color][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]But before Demetri could finish his sentence, Pidgey flew in towards the motionless Absol.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][color=darkgreen]"Damn. Guess i'll have to work it out to the best of my ability."[/color] Demetri thought. He yelled at his Pidgey then, hoping she would listen.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Pidgey! Dive to the ground, close to the Absol!"[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]Pidgey obeyed, spiraling down into the Earth short of the Absol. Dust scattered the area where the two Pokemon were. Nothing was visable.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Not this again."[/b] Aesera stated. [b]"Absol! Pin the Pidgey down now!"[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]The dust cleared, showing the Absol's paw on top of the Pidgey. Demetri's bird hadn't given up but the Absol's paw stayed absolute.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"My Absol had tripled it's speed with Daywalker."[/b] Aesera said. [b]"Did you really think your Pidgey's repeat performance of the duststorm would yield the same effects?"[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"No."[/b] Demetri said.[b] "You, [u]actually[/u], did what I wanted you to this time."[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"...You're bluffing."[/b] Aesera said, unbelieving.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"No bluffs."[/b] Demetri said. He then shot out a command for the Pidgey.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Blind the Absol now!"[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]Pidgey did as instructed, grabbing a handful of dust with her wing and throwing it at Absol's eyes with such speed, it didn't have time to react.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Now! Quick Attack the Absol in the jaw!!" Full Power!"[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]Pidgey seemed to glow for a minute as she was absorbed in a white light. Manifesting the last of her powers into one last strike, Pidgey - consumed in energy - flew upwards into Absol's jaw, sending it upwards into the sky at a colossal rate. Two bodies soon came downwards - Absol and Pidgey - plopping on the ground with a thud. Unfortunately, Absol soon got to it's feet after a short moment of struggling with the remainder of it's strength. Pidgey was spent.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Pidgey is unable to battle!"[/b] Jonas said, ending the battle. [b]"Aesera's Absol is the winner!"[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]There was a loud roar as people clapped all around. It seemed that a crowd had formed during the battle, unbeknownst to the two trainers. Jonas was aware but didn't bother the two as they sparred. Demetri looked at his downed companion.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Pidgey! return!"[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]Pidgey was returned in a flash of red before Demetri walked towards Aesera and Absol, who had now fainted as well. Demetri smiled.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Humph, stubborn Pokemon; if my Pidgey could've held out a few minutes longer..."[/b] [/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]Demetri shrugged casually before shaking his new companions hand. [/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Let's go get our Pokemon healed and see if Brock's ready for you."[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Yeah!"[/b] Aesera said, walking to the Pokemon Center with Demetri. The crowd watching the spectacle dispersed soon afterwards.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=#000080][/color][/size][/font] [center][font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=darkred][b]==========O==========[/b][/color][/size][/font][/center] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=#000080][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=#000080]Great battle. [b]=][/b][/color][/size][/font]

[font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]As Demetri and Jonas walked in the Pokemon Center, another young man from Oak's home introduced himself to the two. Demetri then began to wonder how many trainers from Pallet had made it to Pewter as he acknowledged the trainer.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Hello,"[/b] Aesera said.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Hello, there,"[/b] Jonas replied first. [b]"You're... Aesera, right? I remember you from Oak's."[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]Aesera nodded. [b]"Yes. And I remember the two of you, Jonas and Demetri. The two of you are traveling together, I take it?"[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Yeah, we are,"[/b] Demetri finally replied. [b]"What about you? Are you traveling by yourself, or is your travel partner somewhere else at the moment?"[/b][/color][/size][/font] [color=navy][font=Century Gothic][size=2][b]"I'm traveling by myself right now."[/b] Aesera said. [/size][/font][font=Century Gothic][size=2][b]"A lot of the others are moving from city to city as fast as they can, but not me. I'm taking things a bit slower, enjoying the journey itself. I tried joining up with Matt, but he ran off as soon as we reached Veridian. The guy got himself into some kind of trouble shortly thereafter, though, so maybe it's for the best that he ran off."[/b][/size][/font][/color] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][color=darkgreen]"Matt."[/color] Demetri thought. [color=darkgreen]"I keep hearing about him... I wonder if there's something special about him?"[/color][/color][/size][/font] [size=2][font=Century Gothic][color=navy][b]"I think I saw him as we were leaving the Gym."[/b] Jonas told Aesera while Demetri thought. [b]"There were a lot of people from Oak's there. What about you? Have you been there yet?"[/b][/color][/font][/size] [size=2][font=Century Gothic][color=navy]Aesera shook her head. [b]"Nope. I just got to Pewter, actually. I'm going to go to the Gym as soon as Absol's healed up, though. You two got your badges, then?"[/b][/color][/font][/size] [size=2][font=Century Gothic][color=navy][b]"Yes, we did,"[/b] Demetri replied. [b]"It was tough, but we won."[/b][/color][/font][/size] [size=2][font=Century Gothic][color=navy][b]"Well, we'll just see how the Gym's trainers react to me."[/b] Aesera said. [b]"I don't think they'll be ready for what me and Absol do. I'll need to get there and see what I'm up against before I decide on a specific strategy, but I've got several battle plans ready to go, and virtually none of them are predictable. That's what's important, you know. It doesn't matter how tough the Pokemon is if the strategy sucks."[/b][/color][/font][/size] [size=2][font=Century Gothic][color=navy][color=darkgreen]"Planned strategies, eh?"[/color] Demetri thought, thinking of how his plans always came from the top of his head at a moments notice. [color=darkgreen]"I'm not one for all of that but whatever floats your boat, I guess."[/color][/color][/font][/size] [size=2][font=Century Gothic][color=navy][b]"We'll keep that in mind."[/b] Jonas told Aesera. [b]"Thanks for the tip."[/b] Demetri smiled at Jonas' statement.[/color][/font][/size] [size=2][font=Century Gothic][color=navy][color=darkgreen]"Couldn't have said it any better myself."[/color] He thought.[/color][/font][/size] [size=2][font=Century Gothic][color=navy][b]"Hey,"[/b] Aesera said, [b]"would you guys mind if I tagged along with you? You'd have to wait for me to get my badge, of course, but I don't think that'll take too long."[/b][/color][/font][/size] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]Demetri thought it over. He assumed Jonas was doing the same as well as they never looked at each other during the question.[/color][/size][/font] [size=2][font=Century Gothic][color=navy]At that moment, Nurse Joy approached Aesera and handed her Absol's Pokeball. [b]"Here you are,"[/b] she said.[/color][/font][/size] [size=2][font=Century Gothic][color=navy][b]"Thanks,"[/b] Aesera replied. She turned back to Jonas and Demetri. [b]"Well, I'm off to the Gym now. Anyways, do you guys want to travel with me? I shouldn't be too long getting back from the Gym, and besides, you two have to stay here for a while anyways to wait for the Pokemon you gave Nurse Joy to be healed. I'll just go get my badge and come right back here, then we can leave together. What do you say?"[/b][/color][/font][/size] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]Demetri and Jonas were both quiet for a moment. They shared a look, then looked at Aesera again. Demetri was the first to answer.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"...No. We don't want to travel with you."[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]Aesera looked hurt, wondering how someone could be so cruel.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"...But [u]you[/u] can travel with [u]us[/u]."[/b] Demetri's face lightened up from seeing the shock on Aesera's face from the change-up.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"And while we're on the subject,"[/b] Demetri continued. [b]"We take our time in our adventures also but don't mistake our taking time for moving 'slow'."[/b] Demetri looked at Aesera and then the Pokeball that he weilded. Jonas beat Demetri to the question he wanted to ask however.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Can you show us your Pokemon please, Aesera?"[/b] Jonas asked politely. [b]"We need to get an understanding of your Pokemon."[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]Aesera didn't mind in the least, pressing the button on the Pokeball releasing his Absol. The Absol looked at the two trainers, getting in a battle stance and bearing it's teeth. However, Aesera calmed the Pokemon down with a few words.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"It's ok, Absol."[/b] Aesera stated to his Pokemon, talking in his ear. [b]"They're our companions now."[/b] Absol, at that moment, calmed down; allowing Demetri and Jonas to get closer to the Pokemon.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"...Beautiful."[/b] Demetri said.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Yeah."[/b] Aesera stated. She then looked at Demetri with hope in her eyes.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"...Can I battle you to see if i'm ready for Brock?"[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]Demetri was stunned. He looked quickly at Jonas and then at the Absol.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Why won't you battle Jonas?!"[/b] Demetri said, almost passive about the battle.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]Aesera decided to force Demetri's hand instead of answering the question.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Well, if you're chicken..."[/b] Jonas snickered from the remark. Demetri heard his companion - Jonas - laugh, making him turn to the new trainer in response.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"All right wise... girl."[/b] Demetri said, pointing his finger at Aesera. [b]"You, me, outside, now."[/b] Demetri walked out of the Pokemon Center and stood outside, waiting for the challenger. Aesera looked at Jonas, still inside the Center.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"...Think I can beat him?"[/b] Aesera asked. Jonas shrugged before answering.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"It all depends on your physical [u]and[/u] mental strength with your Pokemon."[/b] Jonas said. [b]"Demetri may not look it from first glance but he's actually beginning to trust his Pokemon more and more. Stay on your guard."[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Thanks."[/b] Aesera said. She then walked outside with her Absol where Demetri stood with his Pidgey. Jonas wondered why Demetri wasn't fighting with his Larvitar instead but didn't say anything to his companion as he walked outside with the girl and her Absol.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"You ready?"[/b] Demetri said, looking at Aesera as she made it to his location, 30ft. from the Center.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Ready!"[/b] Aesera said. [b]"And thanks for this battle."[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"We'll battle next to the Pokemon Center for healing afterwards."[/b] Demetri said with a smile. He then pointed at Absol. [b]"Your gonna need it."[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=#000080][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=#000080][b]"Well then, bring it!"[/b] Aesera motioned with one hand.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]Demetri agreed, wasting no time.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Pidgey! Quick attack the Absol!"[/b][/color][/size][/font] [center][font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=darkred][b]==========O==========[/b][/color][/size][/font][/center] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]OOC:[/b] Well [color=darkred]Takuya[/color], unless [color=darkred]White[/color] has anything to say about your joining, you're in with us now. I'll need to PM you later so keep an open eye out, ok? Plus, we're gonna have us a little battle to celebrate your joining the group. The battle between us will last 2 posts - Your first post will begin the battle and my second post will end it - and I promise not to godmod. [b]=][/b] Give your next post all of your creative talent, alright?[/color][/size][/font]

[font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=darkred][u]Back in Pewter Gym; at the end of the battle...[/u][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b][color=royalblue]"Onix! Return!"[/color][/b] Brock said distastefully. Demetri and Jonas stood side-by-side with their Pokemon - Swinub and Pidgey.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Well?"[/b] Demetri said, proving his point that his Pidgey could take whatever came at her. Brock spat on the rocky floor that made his Gym from losing.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b][color=royalblue]"That's that, I guess."[/color][/b] Brock said finally, his voice not matching his attitude. Jonas and Demetri were tensed up from the calmness of his voice, thinking something else was about to happen.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]As Brock walked over to the two teens, he began to dig in his pocket.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"He's gotta gun!"[/b] Demetri yelled. Pidgey and Demetri began to immediately panic, running around in circles. Brock looked on at the two - trainer and Pokemon - wondering how he was beaten by retards. Jonas and Swinub looked at Demetri the same way before turning to Brock.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Yeah. He's a little loopy, but his heart's in the right place."[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]Brock nodded. He then gave Jonas two badges before speaking.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=royalblue][b]"Heal your Pokemon and give your friend a badge when he calms down."[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Will do, sir."[/b] Jonas replied.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]As Brock walked away, Demetri was in the fetal position waiting to die. Pidgey was on top of Demetri's back, cooing in sync with Demetri's pleading.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"...Are we dead yet?"[/b] Demetri asked.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Yeah, psycho. We're dead."[/b] Jonas said, shaking his head while looking at Demetri. [b]"Let's go to Heaven."[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=darkred][u]Outside Pewter Gym, walking to the Pokemon Center...[/u][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Man! You battled great in there!"[/b] Demetri said to Jonas with a smile. [b]"You really have improved since Pallet."[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Really?"[/b] Jonas said, blushing a bit. [b]"Me and Swinub just have an understanding, that's all."[/b] Jonas then looked at Demetri's Pidgey. [b]"But your strategies are awesome! The way you saved Swinub from the giant Onix?!"[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Oh yeah! That was awe-"[/b] Demetri was soon interrupted.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Did you win?"[/b] Replied a woman walking to the gym, cutting Demetri off. Demetri realized it was one of the trainers at Oak's home. She was also traveling with a few others as well.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Umm...yeah!"[/b] Demetri and Jonas said in unison, smiling widely. They both looked at one another nervously.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][size=1][b]"Can you remember her name?"[/b][/size] Demetri whispered to Jonas.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b][size=1]"Not a clue."[/size][/b] Jonas whispered back. [b][size=1]"Just play it cool though."[/size][/b] He then turned back to the woman with the grass Pokemon. [/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Are you going to try for a badge?"[/b] Jonas asked.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Naw, I don't think I'm up to it! I wouldn't want to exhaust Sakura here either."[/b] she replied.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Well you do have a type advantage over everyone in there. They're all Rock/Ground trainers."[/b] Demetri spoke up.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"It's quite exhilarating too,"[/b] said Jonas with a wide grin, [b]"And I got a few nice shots from it, haha!"[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]The woman smiled politely. [b]"How wonderful. I may end up doing it after all. Depends on what Sakura thinks."[/b] she then bid the two goodbye as they went off to rest their companions. [/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Who's Sakura?"[/b] Jonas asked.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Must be her Pokemon."[/b] Demetri replied.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"I'm glad she didn't ask us if we remembered her."[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Yeah. Dodged the bullet on that one."[/b] Demetri smiled.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]The two walked into the Pokemon Center to get their Pokemon healed.[/color][/size][/font]

[font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=darkred][u]At the Gym Battle located in Pewter City...[/u][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=royalblue][b]"...Let the battle begin!"[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]Jonas and Demetri nodded at each other; Jonas giving Pidgey his full confidence, though he thought Demetri was insane for putting his bird against a rock mammoth such as Onix.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Pidgey! Let's do it! Fly at the Geodude!"[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]Brock simply looked as his opponent's Pokemon flew at the Geodude; His Geodude stayed still. As the Pidgey made it to the Geodude's location, Geodude braced himself.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Now Pidgey! Blow that Geodude away!"[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]Pidgey understood, blowing a small tornado in Geodude's location. Normally, the attack would've decimated any other type Pokemon; Geodude simply bruhed off the attack.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b][color=royalblue]"I keep telling you,"[/color][/b] Brock noted to Demetri.[b][color=royalblue] "Type Disadvantage. Your Pidgey doesn't stand a chance."[/color][/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Well if that's the case... Why is your Geodude floating out of bounds?"[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]Brock looked, and to his amazement, Geodude was definitely floating out of bounds. Brock then smiled.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=royalblue][b]"Cute. But my Pokemon hasn't [u]touched[/u] the ground out of bounds, as you can see."[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Easily rectifiable."[/b] Jonas said, nodding at Demetri. Demetri understood.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]Brock, however, became tired of the waiting, wanting to end the battle now. [/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=royalblue][b]"Geodude! Rock Throw! Attack the Pidgey!"[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]Geodude, striking his hands inside of a boulder inside the arena, prepared to pick it up and toss it at the fragile little bird.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Pidgey! Quick! Blow sand in the Geodude's eyes!"[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]The Pidgey understood the danger it was in - as well as her trainers command - summoning up sand to blow forcefully into the Geodude's eyes. The Geodude, now with the boulder above it's head, prepared to throw the rock but was stopped by the instantanious blinding from the sand. The Geodude unconsciously dropped the boulder it was carrying on top of it's head slighty becoming dazed from it's own attack.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b][color=royalblue]"No!"[/color][/b] Brock yelled. [color=royalblue][b]"Geodude! Snap out of it!"[/b][/color][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Swinub!"[/b] Jonas yelled, wanting to stop Geodude in his tracks. [b]"Freeze that Geodude!"[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]Swinub ran towards the dazed Geodude, preparing to take the Pokemon out. Brock became desperate, seeing his Geodude would be knocked out.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=royalblue][b]"Onix! Grab the Swinub with your tail!"[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Oh no you dont!"[/b] Demetri said, not wanting to miss this golden opportunity. [b]"Pidgey! Fly as quick as you can to that Onix's tail and deflect it!"[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]Pidgey transformed into a blur of feathers while Swinub ran to the dazed Geodude; Onix's tail came swooping down for the kill. Just as Swinub was in firing range, Onix's tail began to wrap around the pig. Luckily, Pidgey's quick attack was powerful enough to send Onix's tail into a slight spasm, letting the Swinub continue with Geodude. The Swinub blasted Geodude with a freezing blast of snow, slowing it's movements considerably. Geodude tried to defend against Swinub's upcoming tackle as well but was too slow from the freezing as the Swinub's tackle knocked the Geodude on the ground, now, out of bounds. Brock was pissed to put it lightly from the two trainers.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b][color=royalblue]"Geodude! Return!"[/color][/b] Geodude was sent back to it's Pokeball in a flash of red. Brock then turned his attention to Onix.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=royalblue][b]"Onix! Crush that Pidgey with your tail!"[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]Onix grabbed the Pidgey with his tail, beginning to squeeze. Pidgey cried out in pain.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Pidgey! No!"[/b] Demetri yelled.[/color][/size][/font]

[font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Larvitar! Give that Geaodude a taste of a sandstrorm!"[/b] Demetri yelled.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]Larvitar obeyed, kicking up a great load of dust by scratching his claws against the gym floor. Larvitar then started to scratch faster, and all around, creating a thick cloud that would normally injure any other type of Pokemon entering the shroud. Unfortuanately, Geodude - save Larvitar and Swinub because of his part-ground type - was unaffected.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b][color=royalblue]"Fool."[/color][/b] The Gym trainer said aloud. [/color][color=royalblue][b]"Rock and ground type Pokemon can endure this type of sandstorm, no problem."[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"...Who said anything about enduring? I made the sandstorm for another reason..."[/b] Demetri said with a grin.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=royalblue][b]"What?"[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Larvitar! Scream at the Geodude!"[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=royalblue][b]"Geodude! Defend against it!"[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]Naturally, Geodude followed his trainers instructions; placing his hands in front of his face to increase it's defense. Unfortunately for the Gym trainer, he didn't notice that the sandstorm doubled as a smokescreen for Larvitar to move around in, allowing him to get behind Geodude, unbeknownst to the Pokemon or the Trainer.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]Larvitar screamed as loud as he could, shattering Geodude's defense completely.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Now Larvitar! Bite the Geodude in the back!"[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]Larvitar bit down on the Geodude just like it did with the Swinub when the two trainers - Demetri and Jonas - first met. Geodude's eyes bulged but made no noise with his mouth as it fell to the ground in a crash of granite. As the smoke cleared, Larvitar was found celebrating on top of the Geodude, face down.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b][color=royalblue]"Geodude..."[/color][/b] The dark-haired Gym trainer said, hurt. He recalled his Pokemon back to it's Pokeball.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Serves you right."[/b] Jonas said, turing towards his companion. [b]"You both could've saved yourselves the pain of defeat by just leaving us alone in the first place."[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]Demetri wanted to say that to the two trainers but Jonas took the line from him. So Demetri took the only available line to use after that.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Y- Yeah!"[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=#000080]Jonas and Demetri looked at the Gym leader who was clapping his hands while looking at the two trainers. He was standing and, now, walking to the two who had defeated his lieutenants. Demetri and Jonas placed their Bookbags on the grounds, grabbing Pokemon potions for their partners - Swinub and Larvitar. Demetri then recalled Larvitar back into his Pokeball and brung out his Pidgey. the Gym Leader looked at the bird with care.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=royalblue][b]"My name is Brock. Welcome."[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=#000080]Demetri and Jonas said nothing.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=royalblue][b]"...You seemed to have raised the Pidgey well, trainer."[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=#000080][b]"Thank you."[/b] Demetri stated with a smile.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=royalblue][b]"But it won't last in this room with my Pokemon."[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=#000080][b]"What?!"[/b] Demetri said, now angry that Brock had called his Pidgey weak. [b]"Whaddya mean 'won't last'?!"[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=royalblue][b]"Type disadvantage."[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=#000080]Demetri knew that his Pidgey was weak against Rock type Pokemon but the fact that the Leader insulted his Pokemon's abilities got Demetri in a 'Russian Roulette' mood.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=#000080][b]"Fine then! I'll challenge you to a Gym Battle! My Pidgey against [u]any[/u] of your Pokemon!"[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=#000080]Brock laughed. He had laughed so hard, that he brought himself down to one knee. Demetri became all the more madder.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=#000080][b]"Make that a two-on-two battle!"[/b] [/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=#000080]Demetri turned around to see Jonas pointing at the Gym Leader. Brock stopped laughing, seeing Jonas' Swinub.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=royalblue][b]"...Fine then. This battle is for a badge, I presume?"[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=#000080][b]"Bad-ges."[/b] Demetri countered, holding up a peace sign for two.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=#000080][b]"And you presume correct."[/b] Jonas added.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=#000080][b][color=royalblue]"Very well."[/color][/b] Brock stated, snapping his fingers. The ground beneath them opened, allowing a pre-made Pokemon battle arena to appear from underground. Brock then steeped in the white box, meant for the trainers. Demetri and Jonas followed suit On the opposite side. Brock then cleared his throat.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=#000080][b][color=royalblue]"The following is a two-on-two battle!"[/color][/b] Brock stated aloud. [b][color=royalblue]"The two trainers Pokemon will be..."[/color][/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=#000080][b]"Go Swinub!"[/b] Jonas said, putting Swinub in the giant rock arena.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=#000080][b]"Go Pidgey!"[/b] Demetri stated; Pidgey flying in with Swinub. Fire was in it's eyes, determining victory.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=#000080][b][color=royalblue]"...And my Pokemon will be Geodude and Onix!"[/color][/b] Brock said, throwing two Pokeballs into the arena. The Pokeballs opened; releasing a medium sized Geodude that looked tougher than the Geodude previously faced and an Onix that took up 1/4 of the battle arena.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=#000080][b]"Holy crap..."[/b] Jonas said. Demetri gulped.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=royalblue][b]"The battle will last until both Pokemon on either side is disqualified from stepping outside the white line or are unable to battle![/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=royalblue][b]Let the battle begin!"[/b][/color][/size][/font] [center][font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=darkred][b]==========O==========[/b][/color][/size][/font][/center] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=#000080][b]OOC:[/b] Hey. I figure if Ash can go against an Onix with his Pikachu, then darnitt, I should be able to go against an Onix with my Pidgey! Lol![/color][/size][/font]

[font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=darkred][u]In Pewter City Gym...[/u][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Larvitar! Stare the Geodude down!"[/b] Demetri yelled. Larvitar began to do so, glaring at the Geodude so intently, even the bravest of Pokemon would flee. All that the Gym trainer could do however was laugh. His Geodude closed it's eyes and shrugged.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Man, oh man."[/b] The dark-haired Gym trainer said, laughing. [b]"That move may have worked out in Viridian Forest but your entering a whole new ball game. My Geodude is 10x the threat of any Pokemon you may have encountered in that ridiculous stomping ground of mine."[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]Demetri gulped.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Geodude! Rock Throw!"[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]Geodude obeyed, throwing a giant boulder - sitting on the ground - at the puzzled looking Larvitar. Larvitar, completely caught off guard, took the full damage of the rock throw, the boulder breaking on Larvitar's face from the impact.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Omigod!"[/b] Demetri yelled. He ran to Larvitar's location to see if he was okay but Larvitar got up under his own strength.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Good god..."[/b] Demetri said to Larvitar. [b]"...I thought you were in serious trouble with that attack. You okay?"[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]Lavitar nodded at his trainer.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Good. Now let's take this Geodude down... together."[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]Larvitar nodded once again.[/color][/size][/font] [center][font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=darkred][b]==========O==========[/b][/color][/size][/font][/center] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=#000080][b]OOC:[/b] Short, I know, but I have to get my wife from work.[/color][/size][/font]

[font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=darkred][u]Arriving at the Pewter City gym after awakening, eating, having a three-way light spar between Pidgey, Larvitar and Swinub, and getting the Pokemon healed once more...[/u][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]Demetri tried to speak as he opened the doors and took a look at the scenery which was Pewter City Gym.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Man, it sure is..."[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Rocky?"[/b] Jonas said, his Swinub agreeing.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"No, no, no."[/b] Demetri said. [b]"Not Rocky. ...Though watching the movie wouldn't seem like a bad thing to do right before a Pokemon battle." [/b]Demetri looked at Jonas. [b]"What do you think?"[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]".........." [/b]Jonas was silent.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"...Jonas?"[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"...I meant the gym was rocky. 'Rock-y'; like boulders?"[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"...Oh... I thought you mean-"[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]Demetri was interrupted by Swinub frosting his face with a breath of snow. Jonas looked at Demetri with the snow over his face, smiling lightly.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Swinub's right. You do need to chill out."[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Sorry."[/b] Demetri stated. [b]"I just never been in a gym getting ready for a Pokemon battle before. I'm a little nervous."[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]Swinub and Jonas shared a face as they stopped, turned, and looked at Demetri.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"We can tell. Now come on,"[/b] Jonas said, grabbing Demetri by the arm firmly just incase Demetri wanted to escape. [b]"Let's go meet the Gym leader at the front of the Gym."[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]As Demetri sumitted to Jonas' firm tugging, two gym trainers jumped from the rock formations decorating the Gym.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b][color=royalblue]"Where do you think your going?"[/color][/b] A dark haired man - facing Demetri - noted aloud.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][color=royalblue][b]"Don't even think of challenging Master Brock until you get through us first."[/b][/color] A redheaded girl said - facing Jonas.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Get out of our way!"[/b] Demetri yelled. [b]"We've no buisness with you!"[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"That's right."[/b] Jonas said calmly. [b]"We only want to see the Gym leader and receive our badges."[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b][color=royalblue]"Looks like you got more than you bargained for then, pretty boy."[/color][/b] The redhead said to Jonas. She then threw her Pokeball, releasing a Diglett. Swinub jumped down, preparing to do battle.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b][color=royalblue]"Feisty little Pokemon."[/color][/b] The redhead said aloud. [color=royalblue][b]"But it'll fall, like the rest of the Pokemon my Diglett's put down over the years."[/b][/color][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=#4169e1][color=navy][b]"Talk is cheap."[/b][/color] [color=navy]Jonas said.[/color][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]On Demetri's side, the dark-haired man threw his Pokemon, releasing a Geodude. Demetri threw his Pokeball promptly, releasing his Larvitar. The dark-haired man looked quite surprised, problably never seeing a Larvitar, but quickly shook off his fear.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=royalblue][b]"...Cute Pokemon. But it has no chance against my Geodude."[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"We'll see."[/b] Demetri said.[/color][/size][/font]

[font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=darkred][u]After battling a few more Pokemon with a hurt Pidgey and Swinub, escaping Viridian Forest...[/u][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"C'mon Jonas! We have to get to Pewter City's Pokemon Center!"[/b] Demetri yelled, running at full sprint. [b]"I don't know how much longer Larvitar's gonna hold out!"[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]Jonas kept his speed, following right behind his companion. Swinub latched on to Jonas' hair in order to keep from falling off as his trainer ran.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Is he poisoned?!"[/b] Jonas said, trying to keep his pace with Demetri; while, at the same time, trying to keep the yellow and black egg in one piece.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"How would I know?!"[/b] Demetri countered. [b]"All I know is that we need to get to a Pokemon Center now!"[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]As the two continued running, a Jigglypuff came out of the grass to approach the two trainers. It opened it's mouth as if trying to sing, Demetri all to aware of what would happen. [/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=darkgreen]*As Demetri was first heading to Professor Oak's home, a Jigglypuff - problably one and the same - decided to sing to Demetri before he entered Viridian Forest. The lullaby put Demetri to sleep instantly, and after awakening, he found that his rations were gone.*[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]Not this time however...[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Pidgey, blow that Jigglypuff as far away as you can!"[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]Pidgey obeyed, flapping it's wings at such a high rate of speed that the singing Pokemon was sent flying away into the sky. the Pidgey, happy that Demetri was using it so much due to the K.O. of Larvitar, flew back to Demetri where it perched back on his left shoulder. Jonas noticed and analyzed Demetri's actions, seeing that he was slowly developing a friendship with his Pokemon. He decided not to ruin the moment though as they kept running.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Look!"[/b] Demetri yelled. [b]"Pallet's Pokemon Center!"[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]The two trainers finally slowed down to a walk and caught their breath. They hadn't run as far as they had when they were in Viridian Forest but the lack of oxygen told them otherwise. Still, Demetri pushed foward to the Center to get his Pokemon checked out. He entered the building, Jonas trailing behind him, looking at Nurse Joy standing right in front of them.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][color=darkgreen]"...Nurse Joy??"[/color] Demetri and Jonas thought in shock. Their faces looked puzzled, Nurse Joy picking up on what they were thinking as if she had answered the question a million times.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"I'm Viridian's Nurse Joy's distant cousin."[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]Jonas and Demetri were silent for a moment, Demetri then remembering that Larvitar - beginning to get heavier as his strength decreased - was in his arms.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Oh!"[/b] Demetri yelped. [b]"Can you please help my Larvitar?!"[/b] He tried to lift the Pokemon up to her but his strength was failing. Nurse Joy finally took Larvitar's 160 pounds from Demetri just before he thought that Larvitar would be dropped. A sigh of relief escaped Demetri's mouth.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"... Also, can you check up on my Pidgey and my companion's Swinub? We had to fight a group of Beedrill to get here."[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Of course."[/b] Nurse Joy said. She also took the Pokemon egg that Jonas had pulled out and began to examine. Jonas allowed it, knowing her intentions were good. [/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"And will you be staying the night as well?"[/b] Nurse Joy continued.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"What?"[/b] Was Jonas and Demetri's reply. They both turned around and looked out the Pokemon Center's door; the sun had just dissapeared beneath the forest they had just come out of, nightfall approaching quick.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"We had no idea that nightfall was approaching so fast."[/b] Jonas said. [b]"We were too busy trying to get out of the forest."[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"I understand."[/b] Nurse Joy said with a smile. [b]"A lot of trainers get tunnel vision and continue on their objectives without food, water or shelter."[/b] Nurse Joy's smile slightly vanished though, telling the two trainers an important fact. [b]"But tunnel vision, if you're not careful, could get trainers killed. Be aware of your surroundings - even daylight - at all times."[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]The two trainers nodded.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Great."[/b] Nurse Joy handed back Demetri two Pokeballs and Jonas' one plus the egg. [b]"You're Pokemon were revived and fully healed. Also the Pokemon egg is in tip-top shape. I'll get you two a room ready to crash for the night. Do any of you have any questions beforehand?"[/b] Nurse Joy said as she exited, motioning the two boys to follow.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"I have one."[/b] Jonas spoke. [b]"What can you tell us about the Gym leader here in Pewter City?"[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"...You'll have to figure that out when you enter the Gym in the morning."[/b] Nurse Joy said with a smile. [b]"I wouldn't want to ruin the surprise."[/b] Nurse Joy went behind the building and unlocked the door behind the Pokecenter, allowing the two boys to enter.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"...Oh! I have a question as well."[/b] Demetri said aloud, looking at Nurse Joy.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"What is it?"[/b] Nurse Joy asked.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]Demetri whispered into Nurse Joy's ear, Nurse Joy giggling at the question. She then whispered into Demetri's ear with her response, Demetri looking shocked.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"That's all?"[/b] Demetri said looking at Nurse Joy again.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"That's it."[/b] Nurse Joy said happily.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Well thank you so much for that."[/b] Demetri said, going into the room with a puzzled Jonas and Swinub. They felt like a third wheel after the 'secret' question.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Good night boys. And good luck tomorrow."[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Thank you Nurse Joy."[/b] The two boys said. Nurse Joy put an [color=darkred]'Occupied'[/color] sign on the doorknob, so no one else would crash in. She then closed the door.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"...So, what was the whispering about."[/b] Jonas asked.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"...Well... i'm not gonna go into detail, but..."[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"But what?"[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"Well... at least now I know how to tell if a Pokemon's a boy or a girl now. My Larvitar is a boy and my Pidgey is a girl."[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"You never knew how to tell?!"[/b] Jonas said shocked.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"...I never cared to know."[/b] Demetri said solemnly.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy]Jonas laughed at Demetri who soon turned off the light to the room.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=navy][b]"I knew I should'nt have told you."[/b] Demetri said with a light smile.[/color][/size][/font]