The Guardian Returns

[Omega]

"Would an evolutionary stone be powerful enough?" asked Veneno.

[wynnyelle]

"That's the wrong way to go altogether," said Alcatraz. "Evolution stones are full of elemental energy and radiation. They're volatile in ways that an Amurai demon will exploit and be able to slip loose. It should be an unmoving, unreactive substance, like a gem or even a common stone, as long as it is a hard stone, not something easily shattered."

[Omega]

"Who said anything about elements?" replied Veneno, "Have you ever heard of an everstone?"

[wynnyelle]

"Even an everstone is actually known to evolve a pokemon or two," said Alcatraz. "And a plain old stone is probably the best thing. We're looking for the least reactive thing possible."

ooc: thre are fan pokemon that can evolve with it.

[Omega]

"Diamonds," said Verrou, "Diamonds are the hardest substance in existence."

[wynnyelle]

"Find the vessel will not be the hard part," said Alcatraz. "It's in preparing it. I'm not sure how to do the preparations. It hasn't been done successfully in some time. I learned there was someone down in the far Southlands who did it with success...but he is long dead."

[Omega]

"The Southlands?" replied Veneno, "I've heard rumors of that place. Odd creatures live down there. Some say they constructed the fortress."

[wynnyelle]

"I haven't heard that," said Alcatraz. "The Fortress was constructted by humans. I've seen human-inhabited places and the Fortress looks just like them, only in ruins. And yes, the Southlands are full of strangeness."

[Omega]

"Humans!" replied Veneno, "That's what I was thinking of! They freak me out. I hear they have fur on the top of their heads, but nowhere else! I mean, seriously."

[wynnyelle]

"Ampharos have no fur either," said Alcatraz. "And flaffies have fur distributed in a similar way. No, that doesn't bother me. What bothers me is the way they destroy land and transform it into a place that's unliveable for anyone else, nearly."

[Omega]

"I was once told they imprison pokemon and force them to live amongst the humans," replied Veneno.

[wynnyelle]

"They do," said Alcatraz. "Quite often they do such a thorough job that there are many pokemon living with humans who, given the chance, choose to remain with them."

[Jespeon]

(Could the two of you please wait for me [and Ren when she gets back] to post. Its not easy to read all your stuff, nor is it easy to respond to anything you say as I don't have the oppurtunity because the other has replied. Please just slow it down and wait for us to post.)

[wynnyelle]

sorry about that Jes. Sure we'll wait.

[Omega]

"Well, I think its best I get back to the alcove," said Veneno before departing.

"I shall depart as well," said Verrou as he dashed away.

[Ren]

((Erm...I gots a lot to read...I'll edit this once I have read everything...sorry I was gone so long!))

Kiyoshi silently sat around, listening. It was in her nature not to speak much, unless spoken to. But she had her opinions. She had met one of these pokemon that Alcatraz had spoken of; a long time ago. It frightened her slightly, and for a while she feared that the humans might take over. But that fear is long gone.

She also pondered over the previous issue: Finding an object to seal this demon in. Although she refused to think of the future at that moment, she knew that she would be worried about her friend taking possesion of it. But Rayzor is strong, and can handle it. For now, she simply cursed herself for not being of much help in the situation. She was a minor legendary, after all.

[Jespeon]

(*hugs Ren and Kiyoshi* YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAY YOU ISH BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

Rayzor smiled at Kiyoshi, a glint in his eye. "There is no need for you to fear that Kiyoshi," he said, demonstrating yet again his ability to invade peoples thoughts and emotions, though unlike Zilla, he wouldn't scare or blackmail pokemon with his ability. He turned to Alcatrez again. "Am I ok to let you find this capsule?" he asked him. "However, you meerly need to call me when you have found it and I will be here to assist with the next part. I can more than handle a demon in a stone." He said the last sentence as a throw-away comment, but he was terrified. It was a good job Zilla wasn't nearer or she'd be able to tell. Though a ripple of fear could reach her from miles away, and though she woudn't know what it was about, she'd know it was from Rayzor.

[wynnyelle]

"I know just where the right sort of stone might be found," said Alcatraz. "First I must get back to my alcove and make sure everything's okay there. There's been some unrest between the escaped prisoners. When I find a suitable stone, I will return here with it."

[Ren]

"Good luck," Kiyoshi told Alcatraz. For now, her support would have to be enough. Positioning her head so that she could look at both of the legendaries in front of her, she said, "Please let me know if you ever need me. I'm more than willing to help in any way I can."

[Jespeon]

"You can help me soon enough Kiyoshi," he said smiling. He turned back to Alcatrez. "Alert me when the stone has been found." He nodded at him before turning back to Kiyoshi. "May I have a word with you in private?"

[Ren]

"Of course," Kiyoshi replied. This had happened once before, so she was curious but not worried. She walked towards the dragon-type. "What is wrong?" she asked.

[Jespeon]

"I have a proposal for you, but it will be dangerous," he said. "So feel free to turn it down." He paused. "I need you to go to Zilla, find out what shes doing and report back to me... Zilla has a very very low temper, she sets off at the slightest thing and shes incredibly protective over her status. You would also be near the Horde and run the risk of being shadowed, but I need to know what Zilla's planning. She wouldn't return to Erymire for no reason, this is obviously important. Just don't upset her in anyway or she'll attack. Like I said though, you can turn this down."

[Ren]

"Of course I will go," Kiyoshi answered after hearing everything. "I am not afraid of the Dark forces of Erymire," she continued, moving on of her legs that had gone numb. The only thing that worried her was if Zilla had the ability to read minds. This, of course, would ruin everything. She would simply have to, well, not think about it.

After running it all over once again in her mind, she bowed to Rayzor. "I will be off then. You can count on me," she stated and was gone.

[Jespeon]

Rayzor, who just like his daughter, could read minds, smiled at her. "Yes, she can, so keep your mind as blank as possible, and hold this at all times," he said. He held out his hand and in it was a small chain with a strange bell on the end. "A sooth bell, Zilla can't stand it, if you get into trouble, just ring it. I'll come and find you when I hear it and it will distract Zilla for a while. Don't let her see it before hand though, you'll blow your cover and won't last long enough to use it. Just be careful."

[Ren]

Kiyoshi nodded. "Thank you," she said, putting the bell around her neck. "Then I'll be off," she stated after a pause, looking at it. "Good bye, until we meet again!" she called, running off.