zypher
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Post by zypher on Jun 11, 2008 11:03:11 GMT -5
It was late at night. A teenager, around 16, crouched under a window outside the lab, his face contorted in thought. An Abra was sitting keenly on his shoulder.
<You know, most of the time, normal people use doors to get into buildings.> The Abra mocked
" Just shut up Cypher." The boy responded " I've gotta figure out which Pokemon I want first, before we barge in there and steal it."
< I'm still not sure why were stealing a Pokemon, when the professor here would just give us one.> the Abra said
" Because Zypher, " Justin said tiredly, as if he had gone over this exact same thing a hundred time already. " I'm technically blind , which by the rules of the Pokemon league, makes me unfit to raise and care for any Pokemon."
<Ya, but you can see, at least through my eyes.> Zypher replied < doesn't that count ? >
" No, It doesn't, because without you beside me I would be blind again, you know that Zypher." The boy finished " Anyway lets stop chattering, I've figured out which Pokemon I want."
And with that the boy pulled a small, worn down looking lock picking kit from his pocket. after a few minutes of tinkering with the windows lock he heard a faint click.
" Okay Zypher, Be quiet now." the boy said as he climbed in through the window.
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Post by MorriganFearn on Jun 11, 2008 14:12:55 GMT -5
((Heh. I remember this method. Unfortunately Justin's now likely to be connected to the pokemon theives who have just been reported to the police. Welcome to the plot, boyo.)) Justin managed to get through the window without a hitch. The main room of the lab was dark and quiet. What little light was coming through the window was only enough to show that the region's professor didn't keep things very tidy. There were looming piles of a rather papery quality on most of the flat surfaces, even the tops of the bookcases by the window. And speaking of those book cases, something long and twisting fell on Justin's head from one of them. <You know,> hissed a voice in his ear, as scaled muscles began to tighten around his neck. <There's really not much point in being quiet when the house is guarded by vibrassssssstion ssssenssssitive beingsssss. Hana!> <Got it Haru,> another voice called from the gloom, and the lights were flicked on. A large ekans was wrapped around Justin's neck, draping off his shoulders in a friendly manner -- at least, one would hope it was friendly, considering how easy it would be to strangle Justin if Haru was feeling unfriendly. A rolly chair by the opposite wall was occupied by the bulk of a second ekans. She flicked her tongue out at Justin, and his abra. <If my mother were still alive yours would be short lived. How dare you break into an old man's home?! Eddie could have had a heart attack, if you woke him up. You just stay right there, young man, or it won't be pleasant for you -- and if that abra even thinks about teleporting, we have alakazam at the lab for a reason,> she said angrily. <Well, it's certainly not for their sparkling personalities,> Haru quipped from Justin's neck.
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zypher
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Post by zypher on Jun 11, 2008 14:30:26 GMT -5
Justin blanched, well this was unexpected. Zypher was situated on top of his head giving him a wonderful view of the snake Pokemon that could possibly cut short his life if it wanted to.
"Hi." was Justin's only response, he seemed to be stupefied " I'm blind-let me go out of pity." Justin hoped a blatant sob story could help him out of this.
< And he smells awful!> Zypher chimed in unhelpfully.
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Post by MorriganFearn on Jun 11, 2008 14:55:01 GMT -5
<The professor's over seventy, and you tried to rob him,> Hana said. <I have no sympathy. Haru, keep hold of him until morning.>
<Now Hana,> Haru said, trying to keep his wife calm. When she got hard and angry she was difficult to deal with. <We don't actually know that they were planning to steal anything.>
<How many innocent people do you know who take it into their heads to wander around at night using lock picks on windows?> Hana snapped.
<She has a point,> Haru told the duo.
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zypher
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Post by zypher on Jun 11, 2008 20:54:20 GMT -5
And then Zypher had a rare flash of brilliance.
< Wow, are you two sacks of scales ever out of the loop!> Zypher jumped in < You two are supposed to be the professors Poke assistants, and you didn't even know that the Union of Region Professors is throwing Mister Cherry here a surprise party?>
Justin caught on to Zypher plan rather quickly.
"Ya! We are throwing the party because... Prof. Cherry sent off his one forty-eighth starter Pokemon a few days ago ago.." Justin chimed in.
< The Union of Region Professors have a thing for arbitrary numbers, you know how professors are> Zypher added Cooley.
" Now please leave us alone to set up." Justin said as he lifted the serpentine Pokemon off his shoulders and placed him on the floor, effectively reliving him of being possibility strangled.
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Post by MorriganFearn on Jun 12, 2008 8:54:05 GMT -5
<Okay,> Hana said. <Too bad all the starters are asleep in the attic right now, they'd love to help, you know.>
<Love to help you bee-es your way into making us really annoyed,> Haru hissed angrily from the floor. Begin dropped from such a height hadn't been kind on his body, and he was too angry to catch onto Hana's scheme of locking the pair in the attic. <Hana, get one of the beldum.>
He reared back, exposing long pale fangs which dropped down from his pallet, and bite Justin just above the ankle.
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Post by zypher on Jun 12, 2008 10:44:02 GMT -5
"Maybe we could get them and they could help set up for the part-AHHHHHH" Justin yelled as he felt a sharp pang as the snake Pokemon fangs punctured his flesh, immediately after yelling Justin passed out from shock, leaving Zypher alone with the two angry serpents He quickly teleported to the top of a nearby computer for safety.
<You know this is all a big misunderstanding really.> Zypher stuttered <I mean we did break into your house, and maybe we are trying to steal a starter, but we didn't want to do those things! Society Made Us!>
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Post by MorriganFearn on Jun 12, 2008 13:12:15 GMT -5
"What on earth is going on?!" Before Haru bit down one of the three doors at the back of the lab opened. Now Professor Cherry stood in the doorway, rubbing his eyes, and wearing pale blue pajamas. "Why is there a boy on the floor? Hana! What are you doing on my chair, and just who is that abra? I thought we had an agreement that you wouldn't interfere with the labratory this time."
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Post by zypher on Jun 12, 2008 13:36:20 GMT -5
Justin sat up groggily, Zypher was far across the room, giving him a view of himself. As he went to get up his leg fell out from underneath him causing him to fall again. Letting out a sharp gasp, Zypher came closer to examine the wound above his ankle.I was deep but nothing permanent, Justin went to stand again this time putting as little weight as possible on the injury.
"Come on Zypher lets go" Justin said, deflated " I guess I'm not supposed to be a Trainer, just a blind cripple."
< But Justin- > Zypher began before he was cut off
"NO!" Justin Barked and then turned to the professor " I'm sorry I tried to steal your Pokemon, I was just desperate to began a new life as a trainer, but I'm going now, goodbye."
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Post by MorriganFearn on Jun 12, 2008 13:52:39 GMT -5
<Well that was melodramatic,> Haru hissed sarcastically.
He slithered away from the Justin as Professor Cherry rubbed his eyes tiredly. Even amazing scientific brains need sleep. Just what was going on here. First a boy was on the floor and now trying to hobble out the doorway, and mumbling about break-ins.
"Boy-- look, wait a minute. Will someone tell me just what is going on?!"
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zypher
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Post by zypher on Jun 12, 2008 14:04:11 GMT -5
<And chomping down on people is just perfectly mundane?> Zypher shot back at Harus remark.
Justin sighed and turned again towards the Professor "I probably shouldn't tell you this because it means I'm incriminating myself but I came to steal one of your Pokemon." Tilting his head shamefully to the ground Justin continued " You see, I'm legally blind and therefor can not raise a Pokemon, but I can see, just I can only see through my Abra's eyes " Justin then gestured to the psychic Pokemon sitting on his shoulder, Zypher did a curt bow in return.
((ugh, sorry my post are so blah, it can really seem to warm up.))
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Post by MorriganFearn on Jun 12, 2008 14:16:04 GMT -5
"Sit down in a chair," Professor Cherry sighed, scratching white stubble. "That's not true. Seriously, if the legally blind weren't allowed to become trainers, four eyes like Professor Elm never would have gotten started. He can't see a darn without his glasses, you know. I remember when he came stumbling up to me at a conference once -- he was just a trainer then. He was looking for Professor Oak of course, but he had mis-placed those glasses. Couldn't see the Meganium in front of his face. Legally blind by the time he was fourteen, though he could still see colors, of course."
<Eddie -- Captain Ramble needs to put his civilian suit back on and come out of the phone booth,> Haru said in exasperation. <And you need to call the cops. This kid is a theif.>
<And a stupid one,> Hana chimed in. <There's no point in running around like a hooligan to steal one starter, when by law in Jenta you need three, if you're to be a legally recognized trainer participating in the league.>
"Look, young man, my point is that you're mistaken. In Jenta anyone can become a trainer regardless of physical disabilities. Can you imagine the law suits we could face if we didn't provide such services?" Professor Cherry asked. "As long as you have parent and or case worker permission -- or are above the legal age of sixteen, you could have come up to the lab in board daylight, and we'd all be in a better mood."
<Hello, Eddie -- someone needs to call the cops about this kid, not social services,> the ekans complained in unison.
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Post by zypher on Jun 12, 2008 14:30:12 GMT -5
Justin muttered a soft "Oh." as he limped towards the chair that was offered to him. " Um, well maybe we can start over?" he said hopefully
Zypher on the other hand wasn't quite as calm < Are you saying we went through all of this for NOTHING?>
"Is it still okay if I get some starter Pokemon professor?" Justin asked his voice straining, he was near tears, mainly because his leg hurt but also because he was excited.
<Lets not forget, that that blood thirsty ekanes attempted to devour someone here!> Zypher chimed in.
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Post by MorriganFearn on Jun 12, 2008 14:44:01 GMT -5
<It was a bite attack you eejit psyker!> Haru growled. <Who in their right mind would want to eat humans? I was trying to paralyze the amateur thief.>
<Professor, really,> Hana said reprovingly. <We can't encourage lunatics. Besides, who knows if he's telling the truth?>
"He has an abra with him. Psychic types don't like lies," Professor Cherry replied. "Now, young man, what is your name, and how old are you. We should start there. And then go on to why you want to be a trainer."
<Stupid psychic walking lie detectors,> Haru muttered, not in audibly from the floor.
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Post by zypher on Jun 12, 2008 14:56:00 GMT -5
<Glorified worm> Zypher grumbled
Justin Started off slowly " Well, My name is Justin and I'm 16, If that helps. I grew up in Kanto and I want to be a gym leader, but a special kind, instead of being a type specialist I want to battle using Pokemon who have disabilities. " Justin blushed upon saying this. He moved his head upward in the professors general direction " Also if it matters I have a preference to Pokemon that are somewhat nocturnal, seeing as I don't really see the difference between night in day and usually end up being most active around in the middle of the night."
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Post by MorriganFearn on Jun 12, 2008 15:12:07 GMT -5
"Disabilities, hmm?" Professor Cherry inquired. "You know that's incredibly admirable. Do we have anything for him Hana?"
<You know my mother warned me about this tendency of yours to ignore criminal behavior,> Hana said sarcastically.
"None of your lip now," Professor Cherry snapped. "Any suggestions for the young man?"
<You should just hand him the starter brochure along with the flowers of praise,> Hana grumbled, sliding out of her appropriated chair, and slithering towards a large tank.
"Good point. Here are the starters that we have. All have to be up to league standard, however. Although the breeders in the Nishihara building are coming across some pokemon who need extra attention thanks to some more enthusiastic crosses, if you're interested," professor Cherry said, handing over the brochure to Zypher.
"Now, as for you, Justin. Realize that you'll be getting three starters. One will be level five, this is your Group One starter, which you choose. The Group Two stater is at level twenty five, and is part of a random stater package preprepared by the league. The Group Three starter is naturally the strongest pokemon in your group at level fifty. You must have a pokemon from each group with you at all times, as a safety precaution, and you may carry up to nine pokemon in your party. I'm also going to require that you check in with me each time you get into a new town. If you fail to do this, I will report the break-in to the police, and press charges, okay? Jenta is a nice region, but kids in your situation are not always safe on their own."
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Post by zypher on Jun 12, 2008 15:36:43 GMT -5
Justin jumped up in a joyous movement before his leg collapsed beneath him forcing him fall back into the chair" Thank you so much professor I promise I'll do whatever it takes."
Zypher glanced over at the pair of snakes <Calm down.> he said < its not like we did anything that bad!>
"Professor do you mind if I meet some of the starter Pokemon before I make any final decisions?" Justin asked tentatively
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Post by MorriganFearn on Jun 13, 2008 0:39:58 GMT -5
<Breaking and entering with intent to steal?> questioned Haru. <No, of course that isn't wrong -- I can't think why it's punishable by jail time, fines and community service. Just can't imagine.>
"Well, it might have to wait until morning -- most of them are asleep now," Professor Cherry warned. "And you should get some sleep too. It will help with your leg. But if you have a choice in mind, already, then I see no problem."
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Post by zypher on Jun 13, 2008 9:19:12 GMT -5
Justin wiggled anxiously in his chair, but he knew the Professor was right, there was no use in doing anything why his leg was still injuProfessor, But red." Okay can we start early tommorrow morning?"
Zypher sighed and sent a telepathic thought to Hara < Is he always this Whiny?
Justin not knowing where to sleep for the night, curled up into the chair he was sitting in and promtly drifted off into a dream world filled with Gym Battles and Adventure
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Post by MorriganFearn on Jun 13, 2008 14:33:30 GMT -5
"Deary me," Professor Cherry muttered. "You know I have a spare bedroom. Perhaps you could teleport him there?"
The old man yawned, his eyes drooping. "Anyway, eggs for breakfast tomorrow. Goodnight you two."
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