28th feather [action for Goldenrod]
[Goldenrod City is still, just as every other place in Johto, overrun by an army of bugs, and the area near the Department Store is no different. Despite the late hour, the omnipresent buzzing doesn't die down, and it looks as though there's not even a soul around. Which shouldn't come as surprise to anyone who's witnessed this broadcast. Nobody likes being around when things explode and magnificent bastards make their great escape, correct?
Not really. And if you happen to be brave enough to wander around these parts right now, you're gonna find "the pair of worms", as Tarantulas put it, who could be stupid enough to break that rule.
Just a few steps away from the building, there's some unnatural aggregation of Pineco -- almost as if they were guarding something. The "something" being... two unconscious figures lying on the ground, whom some may recognize and identify as Johan and Crow, our merry duelists. Both of them look like they've been in some sort of fight -- and got the crap kicked out of them, most likely, judging by how they're severely bruised and bleeding. One could even wonder if they're still alive -- given how they look, it's entirely possible they've already kicked the bucket -- but any doubt is resolved when one of them wakes up with a small cough and slowly, very slowly tries to pull himself up.]
Shit... That jerk's not getting away with thi-- [He stops abruptly, a pained growl escaping his lips as he holds his chest thightly.] Great... Looks like my ribs are busted. [Crow scowls and takes a peek at the surroundings, not quite noticing the presence of Pineco yet, since someone else has got his attention--] Oi! Johan! [He attempts to stand up, but his legs fail him and he falls to the ground once again.]
[Johan doesn't move much at first, but he does make a moaning noise at least. A piece of rubble falls down onto him from somewhere, which is enough for him to sit up and start to cough.]
...--C-Crow!? Where...?!
[Johan stops, in too much pain to make a fuss, plus he catches sight of his friend a moment later and calms down some.] You okay..?
[It's clear as a day nothing is okay. He looks (and feels) like he's been run over by a truck, he's bleeding in several places and every nerve in his body is screaming in pain. Nevertheless, he manages a weak smile.]
I've had worse. You?
[Johan's in a similar state. After coming face to face with a Pokemon he's never seen before, not to mention him, he should have expected something like this. A few broken bones, blood all over, and let's not forget the poisoning. His face is turning an odd color from the latter ailment, which makes it all the odder when he flashes his companion a matching grin.]
H-Hehe..! Never been better!
[Crow lets out a small sigh that was supposed to be relief, but ends up sounding more like a hiss of pain.]
Guess we should-- [A pause. Talking has never hurt before.] --go now, there's nothing here left for us to--
[This time, the reason for him stopping in the middle of sentence isn't just pain. His jaw drops as he finally notices the Pineco all around. Such a caring guy, that Tarantulas, he left them a really drop-dead gorgeous prestent.]
... We've got a company.
((TAGS ARE NOT HAPPENING FOR A LONG TIME BECAUSE BOTH PLAYERS ARE DEAD AND THEIR NECROMANCERS ARE ABSENT. When they are revived, the tag order will be Your Character -> Johan -> Crow! Have a nice day!))
Not really. And if you happen to be brave enough to wander around these parts right now, you're gonna find "the pair of worms", as Tarantulas put it, who could be stupid enough to break that rule.
Just a few steps away from the building, there's some unnatural aggregation of Pineco -- almost as if they were guarding something. The "something" being... two unconscious figures lying on the ground, whom some may recognize and identify as Johan and Crow, our merry duelists. Both of them look like they've been in some sort of fight -- and got the crap kicked out of them, most likely, judging by how they're severely bruised and bleeding. One could even wonder if they're still alive -- given how they look, it's entirely possible they've already kicked the bucket -- but any doubt is resolved when one of them wakes up with a small cough and slowly, very slowly tries to pull himself up.]
Shit... That jerk's not getting away with thi-- [He stops abruptly, a pained growl escaping his lips as he holds his chest thightly.] Great... Looks like my ribs are busted. [Crow scowls and takes a peek at the surroundings, not quite noticing the presence of Pineco yet, since someone else has got his attention--] Oi! Johan! [He attempts to stand up, but his legs fail him and he falls to the ground once again.]
[Johan doesn't move much at first, but he does make a moaning noise at least. A piece of rubble falls down onto him from somewhere, which is enough for him to sit up and start to cough.]
...--C-Crow!? Where...?!
[Johan stops, in too much pain to make a fuss, plus he catches sight of his friend a moment later and calms down some.] You okay..?
[It's clear as a day nothing is okay. He looks (and feels) like he's been run over by a truck, he's bleeding in several places and every nerve in his body is screaming in pain. Nevertheless, he manages a weak smile.]
I've had worse. You?
[Johan's in a similar state. After coming face to face with a Pokemon he's never seen before, not to mention him, he should have expected something like this. A few broken bones, blood all over, and let's not forget the poisoning. His face is turning an odd color from the latter ailment, which makes it all the odder when he flashes his companion a matching grin.]
H-Hehe..! Never been better!
[Crow lets out a small sigh that was supposed to be relief, but ends up sounding more like a hiss of pain.]
Guess we should-- [A pause. Talking has never hurt before.] --go now, there's nothing here left for us to--
[This time, the reason for him stopping in the middle of sentence isn't just pain. His jaw drops as he finally notices the Pineco all around. Such a caring guy, that Tarantulas, he left them a really drop-dead gorgeous prestent.]
... We've got a company.
((TAGS ARE NOT HAPPENING FOR A LONG TIME BECAUSE BOTH PLAYERS ARE DEAD AND THEIR NECROMANCERS ARE ABSENT. When they are revived, the tag order will be Your Character -> Johan -> Crow! Have a nice day!))