024; video/action for Goldenrod

[newhero]

[as much as Sora loves bugs, and as he would have liked to leave Goldenrod to beat up certain bugs for a certain gym badge, this kid appearing on the network this afternoon is in Serious Battle Mode- a mode he hasn't been in ever since he got here and finally had a chance to relax.]

It's just one thing after another... Hey! How is everybody

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[pluckycharm]

[ Kairi took a Pineco to the shoulder, so she's got that bandaged, but she's otherwise ready and raring to go. No way Sora and Riku are bug-bashing without her. ]

Sora... you're not going alone, right?

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[newhero]

[Sora turns to give Kairi a once-over, and puffs out a light, resigned sigh. as much as he'd like for her to stay inside where it's safe... it's probably not happening. somehow, Sora can't exactly blame her.]

[so he detours back to the center right quick- once he's back, he's plopping a second pair of earplugs in Kairi's hands.]

'Course not.

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[pluckycharm]

[ she stayed behind once, when he told her she'd only be getting in the way. But that was then, and this time, Kairi can help-- so she accepts the earplugs with a confused blink. Sora's got a plan, though, so she's more than willing to trust him. ]

Good. I'm going to do what I can this time.

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[newhero]

[he smiles a little at that, before a thought suddenly occurs to him: if this doesn't work, Kairi's going to need something to defend herself with...]

Here. [Sora turns the wooden Keyblade around in his hand, holding the hilt out to her. there's probably a stick or a pipe around somewhere that he can use.]

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[radiantxsmile]

A few of us are. We're trying to keep the Pokemon Center as safe as possible. For now, we aren't having too much trouble. It's a good thing we have many strong trainers here to help.

[And that is all of the information she can give for the day. It won't be long until she notices the carved Keyblade and pokeball. Sora, what are you up to? :|]

[Video]

[newhero]

That's good to hear... I'll keep trying to stop them from getting any closer than they already are.

[HE'S OFF TO DO AMAZING THINGS DON'T JUDGE, AERITH-- and if all else fails, the earplugs will protect him. honest.]

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[radiantxsmile]

[She'll nod her head in understanding.]

Thank you, Sora. But if you need anything, don't be afraid to let us know. Okay?

[Aerith isn't judging you, Sora. She'll never judge you, but she will worry about your well-being. You are family, after all.]

Be careful. I don't want to see you getting hurt out there.

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[newhero]

Thanks, Aerith... No need to worry about me, I've got this! [he even flexes a little, with a lopsided grin.]

Do you mind sticking around a bit? In case I run into someone who's injured.

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[foolishwren]

HEY! Sora!

[Have a beleaguered Heather coming up one of the staircases down into the underground path, back up onto the street.]

You doin' okay?

[He's in one piece, at least...]

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[newhero]

Heather! [Sora takes off toward her, narrowly avoiding a dive-bombing Yanma-- he turns sharply to the right, whapping the thing harshly with his carved Keyblade and sending it nosediving. MAY DAY, MAY DAY. it's just like fighting Heartless back home, they just hurt more.]

Hanging in there... How are you holding up?

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[foolishwren]

[In contrast, these things were a HELL of a lot nicer than the stuff HEATHER'S used to in her opinion-- but that didn't make them any less painful or annoying. And she has to admit-- at least nothing in Silent Hill exploded itself.]

I'm fine.

... Well, s'fine as can be expected.

[She's giving him a quick look-over anyway-- but she seems satisfied that he's still walkin' and talkin'.]

[She has no fancy self-made weapon-- just a chunk of metal piping she must have picked up somewhere. It's dented to all hell and covered in bug goop though-- she's obviously been using it.]

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[newhero]

[he's doing much of the same in looking her over-- what, he's gotta look out for his older siblings, too!]

You look like you've been in the thick of it... No stings or anything, right?

[Video]

[soggypastry]

[Wooden blade. One pokéball. One more idea---Sora what the heck are you doing?!]

What's your plan?

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[newhero]

[he's about to do something amazing. actually, he's mostly taking this as a last resort.]

My plan is a Jigglypuff. But, I can't let her out of the ball yet or she'll just start singing.

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[soggypastry]

[She opens her mouth to answer, before there's a distant boom. Yep; more Pinecos getting dropped outside. She sighs, rubbing her eyes and showing a long bandage on her arm by accident.] And a Jigglypuff singing is supposed to do what, Sora?

[Video]

[newhero]

Put them to sleep to be captured-- hey, are you all right, Lightning?

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[seasalttwilight]

[Roxas appears on the screen. He looks a little worn, but actually kind of happy. It's been a while since he could just let loose and vent all his emotion into fighting.]

I've been fighting around Ecruteak, but they just keep coming.

[Not that he minds. This'll help when he goes to challenge the gym]

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[newhero]

You're not alone, are you? [a pause, and--]

Be careful, okay Roxas?

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[seasalttwilight]

There's a few others here.

[he shrugs]

I'll be fine. Don't worry about me.

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[newhero]

I can't not worry, sorry. As long as you're not alone.