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I apollogize to the few readers i got, but my depression takes out all my motivation to do ANYTHING at all. Here we are, two months later. I will try to not let you wait as long this time around, but no promisses.\n\nI decided against including the lewd scenes in the main chapters. I may add them later as a seperate thing however. It all depends on my motivation ... again. But i felt like it was important that the focus was on the story, not how two people are enjoying themselves. \n\nHope to get some feedback, i wont improove without it!","description_bbcode_parsed":"Finally i finished chapter 2. I apollogize to the few readers i got, but my depression takes out all my motivation to do ANYTHING at all. Here we are, two months later. I will try to not let you wait as long this time around, but no promisses.
I decided against including the lewd scenes in the main chapters. I may add them later as a seperate thing however. It all depends on my motivation ... again. But i felt like it was important that the focus was on the story, not how two people are enjoying themselves.
Hope to get some feedback, i wont improove without it!","writing":"Chapter 2: The lone Traveler.\n\nTeam dusk, the new and eager to learn Adventure Team, was up and about! Taking jobs here and there as they prove over and over that they are more capable than some simple newbies. ... Much of this success thanks to Troy, the Luxio, alone. He became motivated by the Vulpix, Netsu, who took over the lead of the newly established team. She was unnaturally gifted, which might be connected to her human origins. Meanwhile Siddy, the Rockruff of the team, tried his best to keep up! He was not weak by any means, yet easily overshadowed by his two friends. \n\nTaking on more and more challenging jobs, one morning, Troy returned to team Dusk?s base with a somewhat more challenging quest than usual!\n\nSaid morning was rather relaxing. Siddy and Netsu were chatting in the rock cabin they used as there base. As time went on, the rock type expanded on the primitive building more and more, growing progressively more skilled at it! He truly had big plans for this place. When Troy suddenly appeared through the door with there next mission, both the relaxing Pokemon?s gazes went right for the feline, eyeing the folder in his maw.\n\n''Oh? What did you get us this time? I hope something less wet for once...`` Siddy started, with a rather teasing chuckle at the end. Netsu just following suit, laughing slightly.\n\nTroy didn?t waste time, sat down next to his friends and read the job description: ''Wanted: a criminal Scarmory stole a warp scarf. The item is to be retrieved as the main priority! Location: Windy Cliffside.``\n\nSiddy was rather excited for some reason: ''Oh, oh! I know that place! Lots of flying-types live there! Its PERFECT for me! Finally something I can excel at!``\n\n''Sid, the guy we are after is steel type too...`` Netsu added with a bit of a eye roll.\n\n''And not to mention,`` the Luxio started, putting the note into his bag, ''I am also still there! With me, you dont need to fear anything!``\n\nIt was true. So far, the team could fully rely on Troy. There was not one Mission where he wound up having trouble, more so than in their first mission. Save to say, Netsu and Siddy were glad to have him around out there.\n\nSiddy grumbled a little. Was there ever gonna be a moment where he would outshine the two friends of his? No one knew what the future held, but it was not stuck in his mind for too long. Netsu got up soon after, looking back and forth between her two team members: ''Now then, shall we?``\n\nThe other two just looked at each other for a moment, then back at Netsu with a nod and replying in unison: ''Lets go!``\n\nMoments after checking there bags, Team Dusk made their way to their next mission!\n\nThe short travel to their destination was calm and without any complications. ''Windy Cliff-side`` was not as harmless of a dungeon as most of Team Dusk?s missions required so far, but thanks to their type-advantages, it did not seem like much was going to stand in their way.\n\n It was a very windy cliff indeed, many thin paths and a ... surprisingly good view. However, about halfway through the dungeon, Netsu noticed something: ''Guys, wait a moment. Look at all these Pokemon around here.``\n\nBoth her companions stopped in their tracks, doing as she asked them to. Sure enough, they noticed it too. The local Pokemon seemed to peak on them, shaking and quivering in fear. It seemed like the more common disasters had taken a tole on this place. Broken many parts of the dungeon, destroyed many homes and nests. Of course they would be more concerned about their home than to be able to fight off enemies.\n\n''It would be best to leave them be whenever possible. Let us ... hurry and get through here quick, so we don?t make them even more nervous.`` Troy added with a bit of a lowered voice.\n\nThe three adventurers made it very far in no time, thanks to the avoidance of battles. Sure, a small encounter here and there was inevitable, but nothing serious was ever happening. That was, until they reached the end of the Cliff. A small flat clearing on solid ground. At the very end of said clearing: Scarmory, the criminal they were after! Though it did not seem like he was wearing the scarf he stole. In fact, it was hung up at a seemingly young tree, growing next to the nest of the evildoer.\n\nSiddy stepped forward, raising his voice: ``Scarmory! We are here to take the scarf back you stole! Give up and we will not have to fight!''\n\nBoth, Netsu and Troy were ready for battle and made sure to show this well enough to perhaps scare the metal bird.\n\nScarmory looked back at the team, which just arrived at his home. He would swiftly turn to face them, stepping closer with clear anger in his gaze. ``You DARE come to my home and demand me to hand over my possessions?! I will not allow this!'' he yelled in anger, spreading his wings and hovering just a few meter above the ground.\n\nReady to attack with a gust attack, Scarmory aimed straight for Netsu. However, to his dismay, the Luxio was quicker. Jumping in straight away when the steel bird was going to attack, Troy landed a thunder fang right on their wings. Shocked by jolts of electricity, the flying-type dropped to the floor. This did not seem like a very dangerous foe and the team quickly realized this. Something was not right.\n\n``Nhh! W-why are you here?! Trying to steal from me?'' he muttered, still twitching on the floor, seemingly paralyzed.\n\n``Stealing from you? We are a Adventure Team and we accepted a quest to find the thief of this very scarf! You are the thief here!'' Siddy replied, growling a little.\n\nNetsu felt there was something wrong. Something about the Scarmory?s intentions were not at all malicious. She pushed Siddy back a little to stop them from arguing, stepping in herself: ``You ... have a reason for taking this scarf from that person, don?t you?''\n\n``The bird starred at Netsu for a little wile silently: ``... Do I look like I would take something without a good reason?!''\n\n``So he admitted!'' Siddy interrupted, before getting Netsu?s paw on his face to push him back once again. ``Tell us what happened. Not just the ``its mine!'' either, I want to hear the whole story.''\n\n``Well, I ... i-i mean'' he started, soon letting out a sigh, ``This scarf belonged to my wife before a earthquake took her from me... I planted this tree soon after. It is her grave ... and I always keep this scarf on it, as it is the only thing I was able to retrieve from her. We were flying along the cliff-side and a boulder suddenly ripped her down into the ocean. After searching for her for hours, I saw the warp-scarf re-surface, but without her...'' the Scarmory had a harder and harder time talking with his breath getting heavier and voice shakier, tiers running down the sides of his face. Siddy himself also had tiers in his eyes just from listening to it. After a short break, the bird continued: ``A short time ago, the most recent storm devastated this place even more. While the tree, my wife?s grave, was unharmed, the scarf was blown away. Only recently I managed to track it down and recover it! If it is a crime to honor your passed away wife, I am gladly guilty!''\n\nAfter hearing the Scarmory?s story, Netsu was certain this was not a trick. Her ability had not tricked her since she first found out about it. Trusting in their human friend, Troy and Siddy agreed to her Decision. The team left a few berries for the bird-Pokemon to help them recover. Saying their goodbyes, Netsu and her friends took their leave and headed back home.\n\nReaching their hometown, they confronted the individual who prepared the quest and explained the situation. At first they were skeptical, but not even they were willing to risk being wrong about the Scarmory. Of course, team Dusk was not able to receive the reward, but they gladly took this price for a situation such as this one. Unknown to the new Adventurers, they would not be surrounded by understanding and kindhearted individuals forever, nor would Troys skill bail them out every time...\n\nAbout a month after the incident with the Scarmory, Team Dusk made themselves quite known in the area. They even grew in ranks! Feeling a little bored by the easier jobs however, Troy one day brought in a job letter, describing quite a challenge once again. The goal? Finding and retrieving a rare object from ``Sicklefrost Mountains'' as the mountain range was called. While the taller mountain is considered a high tier dungeon, the mountain range and its surrounding area is only average in the ratings.\n\nHowever, Siddy and Netsu were still intimidated. It was a job outside of their usual Comfort zone. Not to mention, this frozen mountain wasn?t just next door either. Thought in the end, they all agreed to go for it and hours later, they were prepared with supplies and even a tent for the night. Done with the preparations, Team Dusk went out on their next adventure!\n\nIt took about half the day, all the way to the early evening, until the Team made it to the general area that was the Sicklefrost Mountains. To their dismay, the entire area seemed to be drowned in a heavy, raging Blizzard! Siddy and Netsu considered waiting for it to settle, but Troy showed no signs of stopping here. He found the Blizzard a welcome challenge. Clearly, by now, the Teams success slowly grew to the Luxio?s head.\n\n``Troy, wait! We cant just run into a Blizzard!'' Siddy called after his friend.\n\n``Yea, not even my flames can keep us warm.'' the Vulpix added.\n\nTroy stopped just about a few meters ahead of them, looking back with a not at all amused look and tone to his voice: ``Look, we are just here to find that item. I heard this blizzard is going for a while already, we wont get anywhere with waiting. We are through worse than a bit of cold wind, guys, lets go and show the world what we can do!''\n\nJust after he said that, he already walked ahead, straight into the blizzard. Netsu and Siddy were not sure if this was a good idea, but they also couldn?t leave their stubborn friend alone. Unwilling to do so, the team headed into the blizzard to fulfill their quest.\n\nThe blizzard was rough and unrelenting. The Snow grew deeper the further Team Dusk traveled. Eventually the day ended and the three friends were not only wandering up the paths at the side of the mountains in a blizzard, but also could not even see where they were going anymore!\n\n``C-Come on guys! Once we get high enough, the blizzard should not be bothering us anymore!'' Troy mumbled, hardly able to speak with the wind, slapping him across the face. Both, Netsu and Siddy, weren?t able to reply. They were getting weaker and weaker by the time they perhaps reached the halfway mark of the current path. While this was the only path, and thus surely the right one, they would not make it very far from there. Being a rock type, Siddy soon collapsed. In a weakened state, Netsu?s attempts of warming up her passed out friend were futile. And soon enough, the energy used to help the canine drew the rest of her stamina from the fox as well. Troy was shocked to see his friends passing out. Thought as much as he thought of himself as tougher and stronger, he was not feeling much better. Shaking and trying to keep his companions awake, Troy also drew closer and closer to his limits in this cold, dark night.\n\n``D-dont sleep! ... y-you cant, its ... g-going to ... be our end! Y-your end. ... and ... m-mine...'' just barely able to finish his words, the Luxio succumbed to the cold as well. With all the three of them unconscious, their mission was a definite loss...\n\nAfter a few hours of unconsciousness, the Adventure Badges of a adventure team was supposed to bring a team that failed at their objective out of the dungeon, but this was not the dungeon yet. Team Dusk failed before they even reached their destination. However, shortly after midnight, Netsu eventually came back to her senses.\n\nHer sight very vague, but she made out a campfire just a meter away from her, keeping her and presumably her friends, warm. On top of that, it appeared they suddenly were inside a cave. What happened while they were unconscious? Netsu clearly heard the blizzard, though not even the slightest breeze reached her.\n\nTaking only a good moment to recover some more, the Vulpix regained full consciousness. Rubbing her eyes, she tried to get up, but was still a little too weak. Though the calm and somewhat relaxing sound of the Wind, outside of the cave, was suddenly interrupted by a masculine voice: ``Coming back, are we? Take it slow now.''\n\nStartled, the Human, turned Pokemon, looked around the cave, just to spot a ... strangely fluffy Pokemon she didn?t see before. It appeared Canine in nature, with a sickle-like horn on one side of its head. Its Skin was Orange however, which was, unknown to Netsu of course, not the normal coloring of this species.\n\n``W-who ... and what are you?'' the fox asked somewhat dazed still, however, not all that threatened by the Pokemon that probably saved them.\n\n``Me? ... Im a Absol. I take it you have not seen many of my kind? My name is Glyph, if it matters'' they replied in quite the Cold fashion. It didn?t seem like this guy was the most enthusiastic person.\n\n``N-nice to meet you, Glyph. I am Netsu. I ... never met a Absol before indeed. I haven?t met many Pokemon in fact.''\n\n``I do not judge. Who expect a HUMAN of all things to have met them all?'' Gylph said this as if it wasn?t anything special, raising a brow at the Vulpix.\n\n``Yea, I mean ... w-wait, how do you know?!'' Netsu replied once she realized this stranger just identified what she really was.\n\n``You know, Absols have some abilities that not many other Pokemon possess. We all can predict disasters. Small, big, apocalyptic. Your existence might not be a Disaster, but it is enough of a disturbance for me to tell something is different about you.\n\nAt first, Netsu was skeptical, but how else would he know? Also her abilities told her, this canine wasn?t playing. ``... S-Still, how do you know I am a Human just from that?''\n\n``My brother met one when I was still a child.'' the Absol replied, once again as if it wasn?t anything special at all.\n\nNetsu?s heart started to race! There were other humans?! This Pokemon knew about them?! She had to know more: ``Y-your brother knew a human! You have to tell me everything you know!''\n\nGlyph seemed a little irritated by the sudden eager outburst of the Fox, though not at all surprised, despite her getting a bit too close for comfort.\n\n``Fine, but please dont jump in my face... `` the Absol replied, gently pushing her back just a little bit, ``Years ago, when I was just a kid, a Meteor threatened to destroy this world. It caused just the same problems we have now: Disasters. Many people were wondering what the cause was however, as no one knew about that meteor. Suddenly, a human was discovered, in shape of a Pokemon. Not too much later however, the town they were residing in, started to blame them for the Disasters. They hunted them in an attempt to kill them, thus ``ridding themselves'' of the cause. However, my Brother, a Absol just like me, could tell they were not the cause. Together with him, they Found out about the Meteor. I don?t think I need to say more, since this world wouldn?t exist if the thing wasn?t stopped, would it?''\n\nNetsu was fascinated, listening and hearing about another human that came to this world, just like she did. However, while it was a connection, it did not clarify if the Meteor and the human actually had anything to do with each-other, was it? Sure, she was not the only one, but this did not tell her much about her situation, other than, she wasn?t the first.\n\n``But ... that doesnt help me... I mean, sure, i?m not the first, but neither do I know where these humans are, if they are still here, or why I am here!''\n\nGlyph shrugged, still keeping his neutral attitude: ``I cant tell you more than I know. I have no connections to my brother since years. There is no way I could ask for information. ... Not to mention, I have my own things to do.''\n\nNetsu wasn?t all that happy with the result of this conversation, but at the same time, she did not blame the Canine for this. He told her all of this for free, and it just happens to be all the info he had. Sighing in minor disappointment, the Vulpix soon was drawn out of her thoughts as Siddy and Troy began to wake up.\n\n``Nice, more questioning.'' Glyph commented, resting on the ground next to the fire.\n\nSure enough, Siddy and Troy were quite dizzy when they regained their consciousness, groaning a little. Troy, even though hiding it, was very embarrassed about what he got his friends into as soon as he got back to his senses. Siddy however, quickly noticed the dark-type Pokemon that saved them. A little intimidated at first, the dog rubbed his eyes, looking at Glyph and speaking in a quiet tone: ``Mhhh... h-hello? I-i take it, you saved us?'' Glyph just gave a silent nod, before Netsu jumped in: ``Im glad you two are fine! This is Glyph. He indeed saved us. In fact, he also knows about Humans.''\n\nThese information even made Troy curious, though he only briefly looked over to the Absol. Who was this guy? Even after listening to Netsu, explaining what the traveler told her, Troy did not accept his situation. Saved by some random guy? Who was he? For the Luxio, this was a disgrace. He shouldn?t have been in need of saving to begin with, but on top of that, it was some pretty boy?\n\nHis dislike for the moment left aside, Glyph got up soon after he finished his thoughts anyway. Prompting the Luxio to add to the conversation: ``Where are you planing to go?''\n\nGlyph just raised a brow at the feline: ``I have my own worries, as I said to Netsu before. The peak of this mountain range wont come to me after all.''\n\nBoth, Siddy and Troy went wide eyed at the Absol?s words. He was planing on scaling the highest parts of these mountains?! This was out of Team Dusk?s abilities all together, but this guy wanted to do it by himself? Troi?s jealousy and anger vanished for just the moment: ``Wait, you are trying to get to the top of this place?! Are you insane? Thats a challenge for some actual decent Teams, you wont manage by yourself.''\n\n``Yea, Troy is right! And with these blizzards, I don?t think many Teams will be able to safe you!'' Siddy added.\n\nThe Absol looked back at the two: ``Do I look like your words would change anything about my plans?''\n\nSiddy stepped closer to the fluffy canine, notably worried. ``No way! You saved us, we cant just let you go! ... And if that means we will have to join you, we will! Right Troy?''\n\nThe Luxio just gave a nod in responds.\n\nGlyph was getting a little annoyed, rolling his eyes at the Smaller canine?s persistence. ``Look, take the path back down the way you came and hurry up a little, then you gonna make it out of the Blizzard safely. I do things alone...'' He replied, taking a few steps closer to the exit.\n\nThe two didn?t know how to keep Glyph from leaving. Netsu noticed their nervousness. She knew if they couldn?t help the Absol, it was gonna be a rough time for them to regain focus on the tasks at hand. The decision was rather obvious. Netsu got up and walked up to Glyph, tapping his side just before he left: ``Glyph? These two wont give up on helping. I know them for a good while now, and even if I?m not a Pokemon, that doesn?t make it harder for me to understand them. You DID safe us, and it would be dishonorable of us to not try and assist you this once.''\n\nThe dark-type Pokemon stopped, thinking about the Vulpix?s words for a little bit. True, he was not someone who liked to travel with anyone else. However, this was a human. Something completely different than anything he ever dealt with. With a sigh, Glyph gave in to the Vulpix request: ``Ok, fine, you can come along. But I will not take responsibility for what happens to any of you. I can not keep you safe.'' That said, he gave the Team a moment to prepare before he actually went ahead. \n\n``Keep us safe? Excuse you, but we are a pretty good Adventure Team, we wont be needing protection.'' Troy added, stretching a little. He wouldn?t let the Absol pretend like they were better than them.\n\n``Yea, sure. Thats why you end up, passed out in the snow. Anyway, lets not waste time.''\n\nWith all the talk out of the way, Netsu just threw a ``be quiet'' gesture toward the feline, as Glyph went ahead to lead the four of them up the Mountains.\n\nJust a few miles up the path, the blizzard was left behind. This marked the entrance of the Sicklefrost Mountains. A dungeon that was already not for beginners! However, on their travel through the mountain range, Team Dusk got a chance to prove themselves, defeating most attackers together, in a fashion that Glyph didn?t have to get involved. Troy did this mostly to show off. He was not as weak as the Absol thought he was! And this was the time to show him. It didn?t seem to Impress Glyph all that much though. The dark-type however, got his own chance to defend himself against a whole group of opponents, when they accidentally walked into the territory of some Lairon. Sure enough, as a team, the three Adventurers managed to pull through! Though when they saw about three of the metal beasts, fainted next to the canine they followed, it seemed like the group of friends missed something. On top of that, Glyph seemed rather bored, as if waiting for them to finish up.\n\nAll of this aside, the four Pokemon reached the end of the dungeon, which was also the entrance to the so called ``Sickle peak'', a single, large mountain that formed the highest part of the Mountain range, and is considered a rough dungeon to pass. Steep cliffs, snow and hail without end. Passageways, burred under a layer of said snow and low temperatures, that made all but Glyph shudder. However, despite their knowledge of being outmatched in this dungeon, Team Dusk just had to keep going! Following their current companion, Glyph, they just had to make sure he would get all the help he could get! Perhaps with the four of them together, the battles may be doable!\n\n... \n\nThis was a nice thought, however, the group got ambushed by three more Lairon, and one Aggron as their leader. This was their home, so it did not surprise them. These Lairon however, were MUCH tougher. The Team took on the iron beasts, while Glyph was fighting their leader. Though not too much later, it was clear just how much tougher this place was, compared to anything Team Dusk ever faced. They beat one of the Lairon, before getting beat up. On the verge of fainting, the steel-type Pokemon got ready to beat their foes! But just when it seemed like they were done for, a massive flamethrower blew the Lairon away! Saved by this, the three friends were looking over at the source of said fire-attack. It was Glyph! ... With the usual, neutral expression as always. He Had beaten the Aggron with seemingly no scratch and just in time helped Netsu, Siddy and Troy with their enemies. A flamethrower attack was out of range for even Netsu?s skills yet, this absol must be hiding a LOT more strength and experience than anyone expected at first.\n\nOf course, Troy had to walk up to the canine, straight up in awe at their strength. He was not quite convinced that Glyph was all that much stronger, but at least he proven to be stronger than the tree of them. ``You ... you just did this by yourself! How?!'' he questioned the shiny-Pokemon.\n\nGlyph starred at him, not quite sure what to tell him: ``I don?t know what you expect me to tell you, I didn?t really do much but wait for you to finish up. Lets just keep going, shall we?''\n\nTeam Dusk just watched as Glyph moved on as soon as they were done talking. Fair enough, as the icy winds became more and more ruthless the further they went.\n\nLots and lots of similar encounters happened, more often than not ending with the group, getting exhausted, while the Absol proved to be much more of a beast with each battle he had to engage in. Eventually, the four Pokemon reached a point, where only Glyph was able to continue fighting. Netsu, Siddy and even Troy met their physical limits. Constant tough enemies, rough environment and a long way to go... Sooner or later they were bound to run out of energy. Not the shiny-Pokemon however. Glyph showed not even a sign of exhaustion.\n\nThough, even the Absol had some mercy on his companions. After all, the three should not be able to even stand on their own in a dungeon like this, yet they made it this far. Was this what a human could do? Or did Team Dusk just prove to be a better team than they appeared to be? \n\nEither way, all four of them finally made it to the final stretch of the mountain. A mostly straight, but snowy and icy path, leading right to the peak. At the bottom of said path, there was a cave. Just a short cave, offering protection from the weather and easy to defend. This was a sort of way-point, or gate, to the last part of the dungeon. Knowing this, Glyph took over the decision making of the group: ``Ok, this is it. Last part of the dungeon. We will stay here for the night and do the rest tomorrow.''\n\nTeam Dusk starred at the Absol for a moment, as he went to the walls of the cave to lay down, apparently trying to sleep right away. Though instead of objecting, all three of them just fell over. Never had they expected to be fighting through such a exhausting Dungeon. Netsu simply helped warm up Siddy, who was freezing to the bones! Troy on the other hand, found his own spot to lay down. So much went through his head. How he was rather disrespectful towards the Absol that lead them this far. Even carried them to some degree. Who was he? And how was he this strong? Troy only knew of one group of Pokemon, who were known for such capabilities. However, for the time being, he would have to rest, just like his two teammates did already at this point.\n\nThe night was calm, no local tried to attack the cave, nor did anything else noteworthy happen. ... At least, at first. Being a feline, Troy soon woke up, due to some noises. Once looking around the mildly illuminated cave, he found Glyph to be awake. The traveler was sitting at the exit of the cave, looking towards the hardly visible peak of the mountain.\n\nSince he was awake already, a bit of making up for his rude attitude couldn?t hurt, Troy thought, and walked over to the canine. With a gentle poke to the side, the Luxio tried to gain their new friend?s attention: ``You are awake this late?''\n\nGlyph briefly looked over to the feline, then back out into the snowy night. ``Apparently. ... If you have to know, I do not sleep well lately'' the traveler explained, his voice and expression as neutral as usual.\n\n``Oh? How come? Isn?t that rather ... stressful?'' The lynx replied somewhat concerned.\n\nA soft chuckle escaped the Absol, before he looked at Troy once more to reply more directly: ``It certainly is. ... I foresee disasters, catastrophes and all those things, without any control. My dreams ... they are nothing but chaos for a few weeks now. I just see nature, going wild. Earthquakes, tsunamis, extreme thunderstorms, hurricanes, tornadoes... you name it. ... The blizzard is the most current vision I had, but I arrived when it was already too late. It already started...''\n\nTroy was somewhat dumbfounded by the sudden flow of details the otherwise closed canine told him: ``So ... you basically travel around, to prevent these disasters from happening at all?''\n\nThe Absol nods. ``Or stop them when I am not in time. I have dealt with a lot before. But these dreams... I don?t think this is a good sign. It comes rather handy to me, that I get to fight a lot of opponents in a dungeon like this. At least I can let out some of the built up stress this way.''\n\n``Heh, you sure are powerful, I give you that. You have easily earned my respect, Glyph.'' Troy admitted. He was genuinely impressed by Glyph?s motives and deeds he witnessed so far. The fluffy canine didn?t say anything and looked back out into the night. However, the Luxray could swear to have seen a slight smile.\n\nA moment of silence later, Glyph replied, his expression a little less neutral as he starred into Troy?s eyes: ``I have to admit, I admire you three?s determination. By now I can?t really hide anymore, that I was just trying to safe you from this place. Though if you weren?t able to fend for yourselves, you would have not made it, despite my assistance. I highly encourage you to keep going, on whatever goals you may have.''\n\nTroy couldn?t help but smile at Glyph. The guy wasn?t half as bad. Quite the opposite even! ``Gosh, I wish we could go on a adventure with you more than just once, man...'' the feline said with a playful giggle.\n\n``Oh? Is that so?'' the absol replied, raising a brow, ``You enjoy running after me I take it? Its rude to stare at peoples butts.''\n\nThe adventurer straight up froze at this. Not that he was actually doing anything like the Absol implied, but ... was that a flirt?\n\nObviously, the Luxio lost his ability to speak for a moment! Noticing that, for the first time, a slight smirk appeared on Glyph?s face. Though soon, Troy regained his voice: ``E-Excuse me?''\n\n``Did I poke a straight guy or why the sudden discomfort?'' the current situation clearly amused the shiny-Pokemon.\n\n``N-no! I mean, you have a nice ass and stuff, but I don?t just stare at anything!''\n\n``If so, how can you tell my ass is nice? ... Really now though, the two over there are sleeping. They wont find out about what you say right now.''\n\nTroy was certain at this point. Glyph was flirting with him! Not all that subtle either! But Troy was not shy! He had to pull himself together and act tough. ... After all, he would lie if he said he wasn?t interested in the canine. ``Alright, alright! Yea, I like your ass. I did not stare intentionally though.'' the feline replied notably more confidently.\n\n``Good. Lets get to the point. I am stressed and there is a lot of time to kill. Also there is a path a little deeper into this cave, so we wont wake up your friends over there'' it seemed like Glyph was treating this somewhat ... professional. Was he just asking for sex for the purpose of relieve, or did he like Troy? No matter, the feline?s heart stopped a beat as he was basically offered to Spend the night with the quite handsome Absol. No matter their intentions, Troy had no brains left to think of more than ... the more explicit scenarios he could come up with. Thus he didn?t care whatsoever for what reason he was straight up invited: ``S-sure, lets go. Quiet though, id rather not have them tease me all day.''\n\nThat said, Glyph gave a understanding nod, before getting up and walking off into the more secluded side-path, followed by Troy just moments later...\n\nThe sun eventually rose, shining into the cave and straight into Netsu?s face. ... At least, as much of the sun as the harsh weather allowed for. It had not gotten any better yet. Even though it was not quite as bad as a full on blizzard, it would still make the last bits of the Adventure a pain for the Adventurers and Netsu knew this well enough. When she looked around, Siddy was just in the process of waking up. Troy however, was still fast asleep. ... Glyph, wasn?t. It seemed like he had already been scouting out the path ahead as well as he could from the cave-exit. Knowing they had to move on, Siddy stretched and walked over to his sleeping friend. When shook, Troy grumbled and shifted around a little, before mumbling: ``Hmm... just five more minutes, Glyph...'' Siddy was as confused as Netsu and after a few seconds, the feline grew red as a tomato. Realizing he was walking on thin ice right there.\n\n``Uhm ... you ok, Troy?'' Siddy asked with slight concern in his voice, but the feline just made sure to hide his red face. ``O-Of cause, silly! Gimme just a moment to wake up!'' they replied.\n\nFrom the exit of the cave, Glyph had put on his neutral expression again as he commented: ``Let him sleep a little longer if you want'' Notably though, his voice sounded a little bit ... teasing.\n\nNetsus ability kicked in, noticing some more than simple comments when hearing both, Troy, as well as Glyph. ``... You two are lewd...'' was all she had to add, ... aside from a slight giggle.\n\nGlyph snickered, knowing that just anything they said already was too much: ``Guess so much to that. Either way, let him rest or get moving''\n\nSiddy didnt understand, but Troy got up just moments later anyway: ``Lets go, before we end up freezing in place!''\n\nThe Luxio walked past Glyph, trying to contain his embarrassment. Meanwhile, the shiny, Netsu and Siddy followed suit soon after, with both, Glyph and the Vulpix, quite amused, but holding back any comments.\n\nAfter wandering around the path, that was treacherous, harsh and well populated with territorial Pokemon, this mountain?s peak proved to be ... a relieve. The winds were not as harsh, the population was much lower and the path to the top consisted out of one line. It was not far to the end of this dungeon anymore!\n\nGlyph, again, lead the way ahead while Team Dusk followed behind. Much more motivated and positive than ever before! Any of the rare encounters were soon shook off by the combined power of either Team Dusk, or just the Absol alone.\n\nNetsu stepped closer to the Traveler, walking next to them as spoke up: ``Uhm, Glyph? I had a chat with Siddy and he told me, not all Abols tend to be dreaming of and predicting Disasters in a quantity like you say you do. ... Do you have to tell us anything or how come you are ... ``different''?''\n\nGlyph replied with a brief scoff, not making fun of her though: ``A ability is just an ability. If you leave it at that, it will be that way all your life. But the more you challenge it, the more you look into it. Practice or just use it, the more your abilities can grow. I am in no way different to any other Absol you will ever meet. I only happen to have overdone it with using it.''\n\nNetsu blinked and tilted her head at that. ``Huh, you think that goes for every ability out there?'' she asked in a curious fashion.\n\n``Like your unusual abilities?'' the shiny-pokemon replied, knowing exactly what the fox was thinking, ``... Before you think of it: I wouldn?t if I was you. Abilities are the way they are for a reason. I did not become the way I am because I wanted to. Not saying I would change anything about it either nowadays, but ... just because I found my roll in this world. Enhancing a ability like that could easily be a negative. More of something, doesn?t equal better. Keep that in mind.''\n\nNetsu just gave a understanding nod to the canine. Much of this just gave her more to think about...\n\nTo traverse the entire mountain path to the peak, Glyph and Team Dusk had to wander for a few hours and keep defending themselves against all sorts of opponents. Even if rare, they were much stronger than their previous foes.\n\nArriving at their goal, Glyph, Netsu, Siddy and Troy all three stopped in their tracks at the very top of the Sicklefrost-Peak?s highest point. Their gaze frozen, but not from the cold. No, it was what they found. Not an object and not just any person, but no one other than Arcticuno! The great legendary bird of ice and snow. A fitting count for a place such as this mountain.\n\nWhile Team Dusk froze in place from surprise and awe, the Absol seemed unimpressed. ... Like usual.\n\nThe birds wings spread once they sensed the visitors he just had, turning to face them with a grim demeanor: ``Who dares take a step onto this peak? MY peak? Is your desire to challenge yourself? If so, I will gladly be the one to cut you back down to size and crush you all together!''\n\nClearly Arcticuno had seen better moods and was ready to fight. Seeing this, The three friends would quickly break out in fear. Stepping back a little and ready to make a run for it. Netsu was less scared by who they were facing, but the intense power she could sense from the ice-bird.\n\nGlyph took a step forward, speaking up for the four of them: ``We did not come here to challenge you, or anyone. Blizzards become more and more aggressive and dangerous and there has to be a cause somewhere. These three only followed me, I am the one who decided to come here.''\n\nArcticuno became notable angry: ``Speaking to me like a commoner?! On top of that, spewing blames and accusations?!''\n\n``No, ``sir bird'', I did not accuse you of anything. My job is it, to find and stop the causes of disasters! No matter if I have to shatter a object, or fight the lord of the ocean.''\n\nFor a moment, Glyph and Arcticuno just starred at each-other. They both looked like they would be ready to go at it. However, after a minute of silent starring, the ice-legendary folded his wings together and seemingly began to calm down. With a sigh, the ice Pokemon began to talk in a much less threatening fashion: ``Then I am NOT your target. ... I admit, I have to apologize for my anger. Something is indeed interfering with nature. Not only blizzards and storms. The world is in agony. I can not tell you what it is, but I do however know, that these effects on nature, take a toll on us, the lords of nature.''\n\nGlyph sat down to take on a more relaxed expression too. Continuing the conversation as if nothing happened, while his friends were still rather intimidated and afraid to say anything.\n\n``So ... you are saying, that there may be legends who have turned mad? Who cause these troubles?'' Glyph asked, raising a brow.\n\nThe ice-bird shook its head: ``I can neither confirm, nor deny such a claim. However ... if you desire and dare to find out more, I suggest you travel further. Visit my siblings! They will be able to share their own experiences with you. However, I may warn you. If you are right, they may try to attack you in their anger.''\n\nThe Absol gave a understanding nod, standing up as he looked back towards his friends, then back to Arcticuno: ``I think that should be all then. It was short, but there is no reason to stay. I will think about my next step. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. I will not give up on my goals, neither will my companions right here I hope. Well met, Arcticuno.'' With those words, Glyph turned to face Team Dusk, walking over to them and raising a brow as he saw them still cowering up in a bundle of fluff. ``... Are you guys ok? ... Cant your badge thing get us out of dungeons quicker?'' he asked.\n\nSiddy and Troy looked at each-other silently. They didn?t dare to speak up in the presence of a legendary Pokemon. When taking their badge, and holding it up, a pillar of light engulfed the four of them and in an instant, all of them vanished from the peak of the mountain. \n\nBack on the path at the very bottom of the mountains, the first thing Siddy did, was scream out in pure terror! He was scared to death, but couldn?t allow himself to let any of it slip while on the mountain. Meanwhile Troy shook Glyph like he was insane: ``Are you fuckin? crazy?! That bird could have frozen all four of us in an instant!''\n\nGlyph kept a straight face and only gave a short reply: ``No, im sore.'' And once he said that, The Luxio froze and blushed bright before letting go of the Absol. Win for Glyph!\n\nMeanwhile, Netsu took a deep breath, relieved that nothing bad happened to them. In fact, she noted pretty soon, how the weather had changed. The blizzard was still in the area, blowing its cold wind through the trees and along the mountains. ``Hey guys? Can you calm down for a moment? Don?t you think, the weather is much more endurable than when we got here?'' she asked her company.\n\n``Netsu, we just survived a legendary. We probably are just twice as strong as we were when we got here!'' Siddy added in a somewhat childish panic.\n\nGlyph found his new friends rather amusing and gave a soft chuckle once he walked past them: ``No, this is just the work of Arcticuno. ... Even though you are definitely stronger than before. Ok then, when you are done: follow me just one last time. I know how to get out of this storm quick.''\n\nNetsu had to calm her two friends, but couldn?t help and laugh a little at their arguably silly behavior. And Once they did eventually managed to calm down, they followed the Absol, ... just one last time...\n\nNot even ten minutes of walking through a small Forest later, Glyph and Team Dusk reached the edge of the icy areas, where the air was still chilly, but the storm had been left behind and the ground was not covered in snow anymore. Team Dusk stopped and used the finally normal weather for a break. However, this was the sign for Glyph. He did not take part on said brake, instead stretching a little before letting out a content sigh. ``You guys, this is it! Its time for me to go my own way again.'' he said, instantly gaining a hug from Netsu, who perfectly understood the fluffy canine. Troy was visibly surprised however: ``What? But ... we make such a good team! Why do you want to leave?''\n\n``Troy, I travel alone. Not saying I didn?t enjoy the company for once, but I am not a Adventurer ... or Explorer ... or whatever kind of team you guys are. It is better for the both of us to go our own ways again.'' the Absol added and Troy knew this was their decision. He could not do anything about it.\n\n``What are you going to do now?'' Siddy asked, a little concerned.\n\n``I will look for Moltres and Zapdos, like Arcticuno suggested. Perhaps I will find some answers, or more tracks to follow with their information.''\n\nNetsu looked over at her friends for a moment, then back to Glyph with a bright smile: ``Hey, keep us in mind. And if you can find the time, tell us what you find out once you are done.''\n\nListening to her words, the absol couldn?t keep a just as friendly smile back. And this smile, would not leave his face. Not even once he turned around and took his leave. The Lone Traveler was traveling alone once more! Just as it was meant to be...\n\nTeam Dusk watched their friend, until they vanished at the horizon. It was finally time to return home! Though Siddy knew this would be a long way! Convincing his two friends, they instead followed the Path they were on, moving on to find the nearest town! When there was a path, there had to be a destination. ... And what a destination it was going to be. Team Dusk did not know just how long they were going to be staying away from home. And they would not get much of a break this time around!\n\nTo be Continued...\n\n","writing_bbcode_parsed":"Chapter 2: The lone Traveler.
Team dusk, the new and eager to learn Adventure Team, was up and about! Taking jobs here and there as they prove over and over that they are more capable than some simple newbies. ... Much of this success thanks to Troy, the Luxio, alone. He became motivated by the Vulpix, Netsu, who took over the lead of the newly established team. She was unnaturally gifted, which might be connected to her human origins. Meanwhile Siddy, the Rockruff of the team, tried his best to keep up! He was not weak by any means, yet easily overshadowed by his two friends.
Taking on more and more challenging jobs, one morning, Troy returned to team Dusk?s base with a somewhat more challenging quest than usual!
Said morning was rather relaxing. Siddy and Netsu were chatting in the rock cabin they used as there base. As time went on, the rock type expanded on the primitive building more and more, growing progressively more skilled at it! He truly had big plans for this place. When Troy suddenly appeared through the door with there next mission, both the relaxing Pokemon?s gazes went right for the feline, eyeing the folder in his maw.
''Oh? What did you get us this time? I hope something less wet for once...`` Siddy started, with a rather teasing chuckle at the end. Netsu just following suit, laughing slightly.
Troy didn?t waste time, sat down next to his friends and read the job description: ''Wanted: a criminal Scarmory stole a warp scarf. The item is to be retrieved as the main priority! Location: Windy Cliffside.``
Siddy was rather excited for some reason: ''Oh, oh! I know that place! Lots of flying-types live there! Its PERFECT for me! Finally something I can excel at!``
''Sid, the guy we are after is steel type too...`` Netsu added with a bit of a eye roll.
''And not to mention,`` the Luxio started, putting the note into his bag, ''I am also still there! With me, you dont need to fear anything!``
It was true. So far, the team could fully rely on Troy. There was not one Mission where he wound up having trouble, more so than in their first mission. Save to say, Netsu and Siddy were glad to have him around out there.
Siddy grumbled a little. Was there ever gonna be a moment where he would outshine the two friends of his? No one knew what the future held, but it was not stuck in his mind for too long. Netsu got up soon after, looking back and forth between her two team members: ''Now then, shall we?``
The other two just looked at each other for a moment, then back at Netsu with a nod and replying in unison: ''Lets go!``
Moments after checking there bags, Team Dusk made their way to their next mission!
The short travel to their destination was calm and without any complications. ''Windy Cliff-side`` was not as harmless of a dungeon as most of Team Dusk?s missions required so far, but thanks to their type-advantages, it did not seem like much was going to stand in their way.
It was a very windy cliff indeed, many thin paths and a ... surprisingly good view. However, about halfway through the dungeon, Netsu noticed something: ''Guys, wait a moment. Look at all these Pokemon around here.``
Both her companions stopped in their tracks, doing as she asked them to. Sure enough, they noticed it too. The local Pokemon seemed to peak on them, shaking and quivering in fear. It seemed like the more common disasters had taken a tole on this place. Broken many parts of the dungeon, destroyed many homes and nests. Of course they would be more concerned about their home than to be able to fight off enemies.
''It would be best to leave them be whenever possible. Let us ... hurry and get through here quick, so we don?t make them even more nervous.`` Troy added with a bit of a lowered voice.
The three adventurers made it very far in no time, thanks to the avoidance of battles. Sure, a small encounter here and there was inevitable, but nothing serious was ever happening. That was, until they reached the end of the Cliff. A small flat clearing on solid ground. At the very end of said clearing: Scarmory, the criminal they were after! Though it did not seem like he was wearing the scarf he stole. In fact, it was hung up at a seemingly young tree, growing next to the nest of the evildoer.
Siddy stepped forward, raising his voice: ``Scarmory! We are here to take the scarf back you stole! Give up and we will not have to fight!''
Both, Netsu and Troy were ready for battle and made sure to show this well enough to perhaps scare the metal bird.
Scarmory looked back at the team, which just arrived at his home. He would swiftly turn to face them, stepping closer with clear anger in his gaze. ``You DARE come to my home and demand me to hand over my possessions?! I will not allow this!'' he yelled in anger, spreading his wings and hovering just a few meter above the ground.
Ready to attack with a gust attack, Scarmory aimed straight for Netsu. However, to his dismay, the Luxio was quicker. Jumping in straight away when the steel bird was going to attack, Troy landed a thunder fang right on their wings. Shocked by jolts of electricity, the flying-type dropped to the floor. This did not seem like a very dangerous foe and the team quickly realized this. Something was not right.
``Nhh! W-why are you here?! Trying to steal from me?'' he muttered, still twitching on the floor, seemingly paralyzed.
``Stealing from you? We are a Adventure Team and we accepted a quest to find the thief of this very scarf! You are the thief here!'' Siddy replied, growling a little.
Netsu felt there was something wrong. Something about the Scarmory?s intentions were not at all malicious. She pushed Siddy back a little to stop them from arguing, stepping in herself: ``You ... have a reason for taking this scarf from that person, don?t you?''
``The bird starred at Netsu for a little wile silently: ``... Do I look like I would take something without a good reason?!''
``So he admitted!'' Siddy interrupted, before getting Netsu?s paw on his face to push him back once again. ``Tell us what happened. Not just the ``its mine!'' either, I want to hear the whole story.''
``Well, I ... i-i mean'' he started, soon letting out a sigh, ``This scarf belonged to my wife before a earthquake took her from me... I planted this tree soon after. It is her grave ... and I always keep this scarf on it, as it is the only thing I was able to retrieve from her. We were flying along the cliff-side and a boulder suddenly ripped her down into the ocean. After searching for her for hours, I saw the warp-scarf re-surface, but without her...'' the Scarmory had a harder and harder time talking with his breath getting heavier and voice shakier, tiers running down the sides of his face. Siddy himself also had tiers in his eyes just from listening to it. After a short break, the bird continued: ``A short time ago, the most recent storm devastated this place even more. While the tree, my wife?s grave, was unharmed, the scarf was blown away. Only recently I managed to track it down and recover it! If it is a crime to honor your passed away wife, I am gladly guilty!''
After hearing the Scarmory?s story, Netsu was certain this was not a trick. Her ability had not tricked her since she first found out about it. Trusting in their human friend, Troy and Siddy agreed to her Decision. The team left a few berries for the bird-Pokemon to help them recover. Saying their goodbyes, Netsu and her friends took their leave and headed back home.
Reaching their hometown, they confronted the individual who prepared the quest and explained the situation. At first they were skeptical, but not even they were willing to risk being wrong about the Scarmory. Of course, team Dusk was not able to receive the reward, but they gladly took this price for a situation such as this one. Unknown to the new Adventurers, they would not be surrounded by understanding and kindhearted individuals forever, nor would Troys skill bail them out every time...
About a month after the incident with the Scarmory, Team Dusk made themselves quite known in the area. They even grew in ranks! Feeling a little bored by the easier jobs however, Troy one day brought in a job letter, describing quite a challenge once again. The goal? Finding and retrieving a rare object from ``Sicklefrost Mountains'' as the mountain range was called. While the taller mountain is considered a high tier dungeon, the mountain range and its surrounding area is only average in the ratings.
However, Siddy and Netsu were still intimidated. It was a job outside of their usual Comfort zone. Not to mention, this frozen mountain wasn?t just next door either. Thought in the end, they all agreed to go for it and hours later, they were prepared with supplies and even a tent for the night. Done with the preparations, Team Dusk went out on their next adventure!
It took about half the day, all the way to the early evening, until the Team made it to the general area that was the Sicklefrost Mountains. To their dismay, the entire area seemed to be drowned in a heavy, raging Blizzard! Siddy and Netsu considered waiting for it to settle, but Troy showed no signs of stopping here. He found the Blizzard a welcome challenge. Clearly, by now, the Teams success slowly grew to the Luxio?s head.
``Troy, wait! We cant just run into a Blizzard!'' Siddy called after his friend.
``Yea, not even my flames can keep us warm.'' the Vulpix added.
Troy stopped just about a few meters ahead of them, looking back with a not at all amused look and tone to his voice: ``Look, we are just here to find that item. I heard this blizzard is going for a while already, we wont get anywhere with waiting. We are through worse than a bit of cold wind, guys, lets go and show the world what we can do!''
Just after he said that, he already walked ahead, straight into the blizzard. Netsu and Siddy were not sure if this was a good idea, but they also couldn?t leave their stubborn friend alone. Unwilling to do so, the team headed into the blizzard to fulfill their quest.
The blizzard was rough and unrelenting. The Snow grew deeper the further Team Dusk traveled. Eventually the day ended and the three friends were not only wandering up the paths at the side of the mountains in a blizzard, but also could not even see where they were going anymore!
``C-Come on guys! Once we get high enough, the blizzard should not be bothering us anymore!'' Troy mumbled, hardly able to speak with the wind, slapping him across the face. Both, Netsu and Siddy, weren?t able to reply. They were getting weaker and weaker by the time they perhaps reached the halfway mark of the current path. While this was the only path, and thus surely the right one, they would not make it very far from there. Being a rock type, Siddy soon collapsed. In a weakened state, Netsu?s attempts of warming up her passed out friend were futile. And soon enough, the energy used to help the canine drew the rest of her stamina from the fox as well. Troy was shocked to see his friends passing out. Thought as much as he thought of himself as tougher and stronger, he was not feeling much better. Shaking and trying to keep his companions awake, Troy also drew closer and closer to his limits in this cold, dark night.
``D-dont sleep! ... y-you cant, its ... g-going to ... be our end! Y-your end. ... and ... m-mine...'' just barely able to finish his words, the Luxio succumbed to the cold as well. With all the three of them unconscious, their mission was a definite loss...
After a few hours of unconsciousness, the Adventure Badges of a adventure team was supposed to bring a team that failed at their objective out of the dungeon, but this was not the dungeon yet. Team Dusk failed before they even reached their destination. However, shortly after midnight, Netsu eventually came back to her senses.
Her sight very vague, but she made out a campfire just a meter away from her, keeping her and presumably her friends, warm. On top of that, it appeared they suddenly were inside a cave. What happened while they were unconscious? Netsu clearly heard the blizzard, though not even the slightest breeze reached her.
Taking only a good moment to recover some more, the Vulpix regained full consciousness. Rubbing her eyes, she tried to get up, but was still a little too weak. Though the calm and somewhat relaxing sound of the Wind, outside of the cave, was suddenly interrupted by a masculine voice: ``Coming back, are we? Take it slow now.''
Startled, the Human, turned Pokemon, looked around the cave, just to spot a ... strangely fluffy Pokemon she didn?t see before. It appeared Canine in nature, with a sickle-like horn on one side of its head. Its Skin was Orange however, which was, unknown to Netsu of course, not the normal coloring of this species.
``W-who ... and what are you?'' the fox asked somewhat dazed still, however, not all that threatened by the Pokemon that probably saved them.
``Me? ... Im a Absol. I take it you have not seen many of my kind? My name is Glyph, if it matters'' they replied in quite the Cold fashion. It didn?t seem like this guy was the most enthusiastic person.
``N-nice to meet you, Glyph. I am Netsu. I ... never met a Absol before indeed. I haven?t met many Pokemon in fact.''
``I do not judge. Who expect a HUMAN of all things to have met them all?'' Gylph said this as if it wasn?t anything special, raising a brow at the Vulpix.
``Yea, I mean ... w-wait, how do you know?!'' Netsu replied once she realized this stranger just identified what she really was.
``You know, Absols have some abilities that not many other Pokemon possess. We all can predict disasters. Small, big, apocalyptic. Your existence might not be a Disaster, but it is enough of a disturbance for me to tell something is different about you.
At first, Netsu was skeptical, but how else would he know? Also her abilities told her, this canine wasn?t playing. ``... S-Still, how do you know I am a Human just from that?''
``My brother met one when I was still a child.'' the Absol replied, once again as if it wasn?t anything special at all.
Netsu?s heart started to race! There were other humans?! This Pokemon knew about them?! She had to know more: ``Y-your brother knew a human! You have to tell me everything you know!''
Glyph seemed a little irritated by the sudden eager outburst of the Fox, though not at all surprised, despite her getting a bit too close for comfort.
``Fine, but please dont jump in my face... `` the Absol replied, gently pushing her back just a little bit, ``Years ago, when I was just a kid, a Meteor threatened to destroy this world. It caused just the same problems we have now: Disasters. Many people were wondering what the cause was however, as no one knew about that meteor. Suddenly, a human was discovered, in shape of a Pokemon. Not too much later however, the town they were residing in, started to blame them for the Disasters. They hunted them in an attempt to kill them, thus ``ridding themselves'' of the cause. However, my Brother, a Absol just like me, could tell they were not the cause. Together with him, they Found out about the Meteor. I don?t think I need to say more, since this world wouldn?t exist if the thing wasn?t stopped, would it?''
Netsu was fascinated, listening and hearing about another human that came to this world, just like she did. However, while it was a connection, it did not clarify if the Meteor and the human actually had anything to do with each-other, was it? Sure, she was not the only one, but this did not tell her much about her situation, other than, she wasn?t the first.
``But ... that doesnt help me... I mean, sure, i?m not the first, but neither do I know where these humans are, if they are still here, or why I am here!''
Glyph shrugged, still keeping his neutral attitude: ``I cant tell you more than I know. I have no connections to my brother since years. There is no way I could ask for information. ... Not to mention, I have my own things to do.''
Netsu wasn?t all that happy with the result of this conversation, but at the same time, she did not blame the Canine for this. He told her all of this for free, and it just happens to be all the info he had. Sighing in minor disappointment, the Vulpix soon was drawn out of her thoughts as Siddy and Troy began to wake up.
``Nice, more questioning.'' Glyph commented, resting on the ground next to the fire.
Sure enough, Siddy and Troy were quite dizzy when they regained their consciousness, groaning a little. Troy, even though hiding it, was very embarrassed about what he got his friends into as soon as he got back to his senses. Siddy however, quickly noticed the dark-type Pokemon that saved them. A little intimidated at first, the dog rubbed his eyes, looking at Glyph and speaking in a quiet tone: ``Mhhh... h-hello? I-i take it, you saved us?'' Glyph just gave a silent nod, before Netsu jumped in: ``Im glad you two are fine! This is Glyph. He indeed saved us. In fact, he also knows about Humans.''
These information even made Troy curious, though he only briefly looked over to the Absol. Who was this guy? Even after listening to Netsu, explaining what the traveler told her, Troy did not accept his situation. Saved by some random guy? Who was he? For the Luxio, this was a disgrace. He shouldn?t have been in need of saving to begin with, but on top of that, it was some pretty boy?
His dislike for the moment left aside, Glyph got up soon after he finished his thoughts anyway. Prompting the Luxio to add to the conversation: ``Where are you planing to go?''
Glyph just raised a brow at the feline: ``I have my own worries, as I said to Netsu before. The peak of this mountain range wont come to me after all.''
Both, Siddy and Troy went wide eyed at the Absol?s words. He was planing on scaling the highest parts of these mountains?! This was out of Team Dusk?s abilities all together, but this guy wanted to do it by himself? Troi?s jealousy and anger vanished for just the moment: ``Wait, you are trying to get to the top of this place?! Are you insane? Thats a challenge for some actual decent Teams, you wont manage by yourself.''
``Yea, Troy is right! And with these blizzards, I don?t think many Teams will be able to safe you!'' Siddy added.
The Absol looked back at the two: ``Do I look like your words would change anything about my plans?''
Siddy stepped closer to the fluffy canine, notably worried. ``No way! You saved us, we cant just let you go! ... And if that means we will have to join you, we will! Right Troy?''
The Luxio just gave a nod in responds.
Glyph was getting a little annoyed, rolling his eyes at the Smaller canine?s persistence. ``Look, take the path back down the way you came and hurry up a little, then you gonna make it out of the Blizzard safely. I do things alone...'' He replied, taking a few steps closer to the exit.
The two didn?t know how to keep Glyph from leaving. Netsu noticed their nervousness. She knew if they couldn?t help the Absol, it was gonna be a rough time for them to regain focus on the tasks at hand. The decision was rather obvious. Netsu got up and walked up to Glyph, tapping his side just before he left: ``Glyph? These two wont give up on helping. I know them for a good while now, and even if I?m not a Pokemon, that doesn?t make it harder for me to understand them. You DID safe us, and it would be dishonorable of us to not try and assist you this once.''
The dark-type Pokemon stopped, thinking about the Vulpix?s words for a little bit. True, he was not someone who liked to travel with anyone else. However, this was a human. Something completely different than anything he ever dealt with. With a sigh, Glyph gave in to the Vulpix request: ``Ok, fine, you can come along. But I will not take responsibility for what happens to any of you. I can not keep you safe.'' That said, he gave the Team a moment to prepare before he actually went ahead.
``Keep us safe? Excuse you, but we are a pretty good Adventure Team, we wont be needing protection.'' Troy added, stretching a little. He wouldn?t let the Absol pretend like they were better than them.
``Yea, sure. Thats why you end up, passed out in the snow. Anyway, lets not waste time.''
With all the talk out of the way, Netsu just threw a ``be quiet'' gesture toward the feline, as Glyph went ahead to lead the four of them up the Mountains.
Just a few miles up the path, the blizzard was left behind. This marked the entrance of the Sicklefrost Mountains. A dungeon that was already not for beginners! However, on their travel through the mountain range, Team Dusk got a chance to prove themselves, defeating most attackers together, in a fashion that Glyph didn?t have to get involved. Troy did this mostly to show off. He was not as weak as the Absol thought he was! And this was the time to show him. It didn?t seem to Impress Glyph all that much though. The dark-type however, got his own chance to defend himself against a whole group of opponents, when they accidentally walked into the territory of some Lairon. Sure enough, as a team, the three Adventurers managed to pull through! Though when they saw about three of the metal beasts, fainted next to the canine they followed, it seemed like the group of friends missed something. On top of that, Glyph seemed rather bored, as if waiting for them to finish up.
All of this aside, the four Pokemon reached the end of the dungeon, which was also the entrance to the so called ``Sickle peak'', a single, large mountain that formed the highest part of the Mountain range, and is considered a rough dungeon to pass. Steep cliffs, snow and hail without end. Passageways, burred under a layer of said snow and low temperatures, that made all but Glyph shudder. However, despite their knowledge of being outmatched in this dungeon, Team Dusk just had to keep going! Following their current companion, Glyph, they just had to make sure he would get all the help he could get! Perhaps with the four of them together, the battles may be doable!
...
This was a nice thought, however, the group got ambushed by three more Lairon, and one Aggron as their leader. This was their home, so it did not surprise them. These Lairon however, were MUCH tougher. The Team took on the iron beasts, while Glyph was fighting their leader. Though not too much later, it was clear just how much tougher this place was, compared to anything Team Dusk ever faced. They beat one of the Lairon, before getting beat up. On the verge of fainting, the steel-type Pokemon got ready to beat their foes! But just when it seemed like they were done for, a massive flamethrower blew the Lairon away! Saved by this, the three friends were looking over at the source of said fire-attack. It was Glyph! ... With the usual, neutral expression as always. He Had beaten the Aggron with seemingly no scratch and just in time helped Netsu, Siddy and Troy with their enemies. A flamethrower attack was out of range for even Netsu?s skills yet, this absol must be hiding a LOT more strength and experience than anyone expected at first.
Of course, Troy had to walk up to the canine, straight up in awe at their strength. He was not quite convinced that Glyph was all that much stronger, but at least he proven to be stronger than the tree of them. ``You ... you just did this by yourself! How?!'' he questioned the shiny-Pokemon.
Glyph starred at him, not quite sure what to tell him: ``I don?t know what you expect me to tell you, I didn?t really do much but wait for you to finish up. Lets just keep going, shall we?''
Team Dusk just watched as Glyph moved on as soon as they were done talking. Fair enough, as the icy winds became more and more ruthless the further they went.
Lots and lots of similar encounters happened, more often than not ending with the group, getting exhausted, while the Absol proved to be much more of a beast with each battle he had to engage in. Eventually, the four Pokemon reached a point, where only Glyph was able to continue fighting. Netsu, Siddy and even Troy met their physical limits. Constant tough enemies, rough environment and a long way to go... Sooner or later they were bound to run out of energy. Not the shiny-Pokemon however. Glyph showed not even a sign of exhaustion.
Though, even the Absol had some mercy on his companions. After all, the three should not be able to even stand on their own in a dungeon like this, yet they made it this far. Was this what a human could do? Or did Team Dusk just prove to be a better team than they appeared to be?
Either way, all four of them finally made it to the final stretch of the mountain. A mostly straight, but snowy and icy path, leading right to the peak. At the bottom of said path, there was a cave. Just a short cave, offering protection from the weather and easy to defend. This was a sort of way-point, or gate, to the last part of the dungeon. Knowing this, Glyph took over the decision making of the group: ``Ok, this is it. Last part of the dungeon. We will stay here for the night and do the rest tomorrow.''
Team Dusk starred at the Absol for a moment, as he went to the walls of the cave to lay down, apparently trying to sleep right away. Though instead of objecting, all three of them just fell over. Never had they expected to be fighting through such a exhausting Dungeon. Netsu simply helped warm up Siddy, who was freezing to the bones! Troy on the other hand, found his own spot to lay down. So much went through his head. How he was rather disrespectful towards the Absol that lead them this far. Even carried them to some degree. Who was he? And how was he this strong? Troy only knew of one group of Pokemon, who were known for such capabilities. However, for the time being, he would have to rest, just like his two teammates did already at this point.
The night was calm, no local tried to attack the cave, nor did anything else noteworthy happen. ... At least, at first. Being a feline, Troy soon woke up, due to some noises. Once looking around the mildly illuminated cave, he found Glyph to be awake. The traveler was sitting at the exit of the cave, looking towards the hardly visible peak of the mountain.
Since he was awake already, a bit of making up for his rude attitude couldn?t hurt, Troy thought, and walked over to the canine. With a gentle poke to the side, the Luxio tried to gain their new friend?s attention: ``You are awake this late?''
Glyph briefly looked over to the feline, then back out into the snowy night. ``Apparently. ... If you have to know, I do not sleep well lately'' the traveler explained, his voice and expression as neutral as usual.
``Oh? How come? Isn?t that rather ... stressful?'' The lynx replied somewhat concerned.
A soft chuckle escaped the Absol, before he looked at Troy once more to reply more directly: ``It certainly is. ... I foresee disasters, catastrophes and all those things, without any control. My dreams ... they are nothing but chaos for a few weeks now. I just see nature, going wild. Earthquakes, tsunamis, extreme thunderstorms, hurricanes, tornadoes... you name it. ... The blizzard is the most current vision I had, but I arrived when it was already too late. It already started...''
Troy was somewhat dumbfounded by the sudden flow of details the otherwise closed canine told him: ``So ... you basically travel around, to prevent these disasters from happening at all?''
The Absol nods. ``Or stop them when I am not in time. I have dealt with a lot before. But these dreams... I don?t think this is a good sign. It comes rather handy to me, that I get to fight a lot of opponents in a dungeon like this. At least I can let out some of the built up stress this way.''
``Heh, you sure are powerful, I give you that. You have easily earned my respect, Glyph.'' Troy admitted. He was genuinely impressed by Glyph?s motives and deeds he witnessed so far. The fluffy canine didn?t say anything and looked back out into the night. However, the Luxray could swear to have seen a slight smile.
A moment of silence later, Glyph replied, his expression a little less neutral as he starred into Troy?s eyes: ``I have to admit, I admire you three?s determination. By now I can?t really hide anymore, that I was just trying to safe you from this place. Though if you weren?t able to fend for yourselves, you would have not made it, despite my assistance. I highly encourage you to keep going, on whatever goals you may have.''
Troy couldn?t help but smile at Glyph. The guy wasn?t half as bad. Quite the opposite even! ``Gosh, I wish we could go on a adventure with you more than just once, man...'' the feline said with a playful giggle.
``Oh? Is that so?'' the absol replied, raising a brow, ``You enjoy running after me I take it? Its rude to stare at peoples butts.''
The adventurer straight up froze at this. Not that he was actually doing anything like the Absol implied, but ... was that a flirt?
Obviously, the Luxio lost his ability to speak for a moment! Noticing that, for the first time, a slight smirk appeared on Glyph?s face. Though soon, Troy regained his voice: ``E-Excuse me?''
``Did I poke a straight guy or why the sudden discomfort?'' the current situation clearly amused the shiny-Pokemon.
``N-no! I mean, you have a nice ass and stuff, but I don?t just stare at anything!''
``If so, how can you tell my ass is nice? ... Really now though, the two over there are sleeping. They wont find out about what you say right now.''
Troy was certain at this point. Glyph was flirting with him! Not all that subtle either! But Troy was not shy! He had to pull himself together and act tough. ... After all, he would lie if he said he wasn?t interested in the canine. ``Alright, alright! Yea, I like your ass. I did not stare intentionally though.'' the feline replied notably more confidently.
``Good. Lets get to the point. I am stressed and there is a lot of time to kill. Also there is a path a little deeper into this cave, so we wont wake up your friends over there'' it seemed like Glyph was treating this somewhat ... professional. Was he just asking for sex for the purpose of relieve, or did he like Troy? No matter, the feline?s heart stopped a beat as he was basically offered to Spend the night with the quite handsome Absol. No matter their intentions, Troy had no brains left to think of more than ... the more explicit scenarios he could come up with. Thus he didn?t care whatsoever for what reason he was straight up invited: ``S-sure, lets go. Quiet though, id rather not have them tease me all day.''
That said, Glyph gave a understanding nod, before getting up and walking off into the more secluded side-path, followed by Troy just moments later...
The sun eventually rose, shining into the cave and straight into Netsu?s face. ... At least, as much of the sun as the harsh weather allowed for. It had not gotten any better yet. Even though it was not quite as bad as a full on blizzard, it would still make the last bits of the Adventure a pain for the Adventurers and Netsu knew this well enough. When she looked around, Siddy was just in the process of waking up. Troy however, was still fast asleep. ... Glyph, wasn?t. It seemed like he had already been scouting out the path ahead as well as he could from the cave-exit. Knowing they had to move on, Siddy stretched and walked over to his sleeping friend. When shook, Troy grumbled and shifted around a little, before mumbling: ``Hmm... just five more minutes, Glyph...'' Siddy was as confused as Netsu and after a few seconds, the feline grew red as a tomato. Realizing he was walking on thin ice right there.
``Uhm ... you ok, Troy?'' Siddy asked with slight concern in his voice, but the feline just made sure to hide his red face. ``O-Of cause, silly! Gimme just a moment to wake up!'' they replied.
From the exit of the cave, Glyph had put on his neutral expression again as he commented: ``Let him sleep a little longer if you want'' Notably though, his voice sounded a little bit ... teasing.
Netsus ability kicked in, noticing some more than simple comments when hearing both, Troy, as well as Glyph. ``... You two are lewd...'' was all she had to add, ... aside from a slight giggle.
Glyph snickered, knowing that just anything they said already was too much: ``Guess so much to that. Either way, let him rest or get moving''
Siddy didnt understand, but Troy got up just moments later anyway: ``Lets go, before we end up freezing in place!''
The Luxio walked past Glyph, trying to contain his embarrassment. Meanwhile, the shiny, Netsu and Siddy followed suit soon after, with both, Glyph and the Vulpix, quite amused, but holding back any comments.
After wandering around the path, that was treacherous, harsh and well populated with territorial Pokemon, this mountain?s peak proved to be ... a relieve. The winds were not as harsh, the population was much lower and the path to the top consisted out of one line. It was not far to the end of this dungeon anymore!
Glyph, again, lead the way ahead while Team Dusk followed behind. Much more motivated and positive than ever before! Any of the rare encounters were soon shook off by the combined power of either Team Dusk, or just the Absol alone.
Netsu stepped closer to the Traveler, walking next to them as spoke up: ``Uhm, Glyph? I had a chat with Siddy and he told me, not all Abols tend to be dreaming of and predicting Disasters in a quantity like you say you do. ... Do you have to tell us anything or how come you are ... ``different''?''
Glyph replied with a brief scoff, not making fun of her though: ``A ability is just an ability. If you leave it at that, it will be that way all your life. But the more you challenge it, the more you look into it. Practice or just use it, the more your abilities can grow. I am in no way different to any other Absol you will ever meet. I only happen to have overdone it with using it.''
Netsu blinked and tilted her head at that. ``Huh, you think that goes for every ability out there?'' she asked in a curious fashion.
``Like your unusual abilities?'' the shiny-pokemon replied, knowing exactly what the fox was thinking, ``... Before you think of it: I wouldn?t if I was you. Abilities are the way they are for a reason. I did not become the way I am because I wanted to. Not saying I would change anything about it either nowadays, but ... just because I found my roll in this world. Enhancing a ability like that could easily be a negative. More of something, doesn?t equal better. Keep that in mind.''
Netsu just gave a understanding nod to the canine. Much of this just gave her more to think about...
To traverse the entire mountain path to the peak, Glyph and Team Dusk had to wander for a few hours and keep defending themselves against all sorts of opponents. Even if rare, they were much stronger than their previous foes.
Arriving at their goal, Glyph, Netsu, Siddy and Troy all three stopped in their tracks at the very top of the Sicklefrost-Peak?s highest point. Their gaze frozen, but not from the cold. No, it was what they found. Not an object and not just any person, but no one other than Arcticuno! The great legendary bird of ice and snow. A fitting count for a place such as this mountain.
While Team Dusk froze in place from surprise and awe, the Absol seemed unimpressed. ... Like usual.
The birds wings spread once they sensed the visitors he just had, turning to face them with a grim demeanor: ``Who dares take a step onto this peak? MY peak? Is your desire to challenge yourself? If so, I will gladly be the one to cut you back down to size and crush you all together!''
Clearly Arcticuno had seen better moods and was ready to fight. Seeing this, The three friends would quickly break out in fear. Stepping back a little and ready to make a run for it. Netsu was less scared by who they were facing, but the intense power she could sense from the ice-bird.
Glyph took a step forward, speaking up for the four of them: ``We did not come here to challenge you, or anyone. Blizzards become more and more aggressive and dangerous and there has to be a cause somewhere. These three only followed me, I am the one who decided to come here.''
Arcticuno became notable angry: ``Speaking to me like a commoner?! On top of that, spewing blames and accusations?!''
``No, ``sir bird'', I did not accuse you of anything. My job is it, to find and stop the causes of disasters! No matter if I have to shatter a object, or fight the lord of the ocean.''
For a moment, Glyph and Arcticuno just starred at each-other. They both looked like they would be ready to go at it. However, after a minute of silent starring, the ice-legendary folded his wings together and seemingly began to calm down. With a sigh, the ice Pokemon began to talk in a much less threatening fashion: ``Then I am NOT your target. ... I admit, I have to apologize for my anger. Something is indeed interfering with nature. Not only blizzards and storms. The world is in agony. I can not tell you what it is, but I do however know, that these effects on nature, take a toll on us, the lords of nature.''
Glyph sat down to take on a more relaxed expression too. Continuing the conversation as if nothing happened, while his friends were still rather intimidated and afraid to say anything.
``So ... you are saying, that there may be legends who have turned mad? Who cause these troubles?'' Glyph asked, raising a brow.
The ice-bird shook its head: ``I can neither confirm, nor deny such a claim. However ... if you desire and dare to find out more, I suggest you travel further. Visit my siblings! They will be able to share their own experiences with you. However, I may warn you. If you are right, they may try to attack you in their anger.''
The Absol gave a understanding nod, standing up as he looked back towards his friends, then back to Arcticuno: ``I think that should be all then. It was short, but there is no reason to stay. I will think about my next step. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. I will not give up on my goals, neither will my companions right here I hope. Well met, Arcticuno.'' With those words, Glyph turned to face Team Dusk, walking over to them and raising a brow as he saw them still cowering up in a bundle of fluff. ``... Are you guys ok? ... Cant your badge thing get us out of dungeons quicker?'' he asked.
Siddy and Troy looked at each-other silently. They didn?t dare to speak up in the presence of a legendary Pokemon. When taking their badge, and holding it up, a pillar of light engulfed the four of them and in an instant, all of them vanished from the peak of the mountain.
Back on the path at the very bottom of the mountains, the first thing Siddy did, was scream out in pure terror! He was scared to death, but couldn?t allow himself to let any of it slip while on the mountain. Meanwhile Troy shook Glyph like he was insane: ``Are you fuckin? crazy?! That bird could have frozen all four of us in an instant!''
Glyph kept a straight face and only gave a short reply: ``No, im sore.'' And once he said that, The Luxio froze and blushed bright before letting go of the Absol. Win for Glyph!
Meanwhile, Netsu took a deep breath, relieved that nothing bad happened to them. In fact, she noted pretty soon, how the weather had changed. The blizzard was still in the area, blowing its cold wind through the trees and along the mountains. ``Hey guys? Can you calm down for a moment? Don?t you think, the weather is much more endurable than when we got here?'' she asked her company.
``Netsu, we just survived a legendary. We probably are just twice as strong as we were when we got here!'' Siddy added in a somewhat childish panic.
Glyph found his new friends rather amusing and gave a soft chuckle once he walked past them: ``No, this is just the work of Arcticuno. ... Even though you are definitely stronger than before. Ok then, when you are done: follow me just one last time. I know how to get out of this storm quick.''
Netsu had to calm her two friends, but couldn?t help and laugh a little at their arguably silly behavior. And Once they did eventually managed to calm down, they followed the Absol, ... just one last time...
Not even ten minutes of walking through a small Forest later, Glyph and Team Dusk reached the edge of the icy areas, where the air was still chilly, but the storm had been left behind and the ground was not covered in snow anymore. Team Dusk stopped and used the finally normal weather for a break. However, this was the sign for Glyph. He did not take part on said brake, instead stretching a little before letting out a content sigh. ``You guys, this is it! Its time for me to go my own way again.'' he said, instantly gaining a hug from Netsu, who perfectly understood the fluffy canine. Troy was visibly surprised however: ``What? But ... we make such a good team! Why do you want to leave?''
``Troy, I travel alone. Not saying I didn?t enjoy the company for once, but I am not a Adventurer ... or Explorer ... or whatever kind of team you guys are. It is better for the both of us to go our own ways again.'' the Absol added and Troy knew this was their decision. He could not do anything about it.
``What are you going to do now?'' Siddy asked, a little concerned.
``I will look for Moltres and Zapdos, like Arcticuno suggested. Perhaps I will find some answers, or more tracks to follow with their information.''
Netsu looked over at her friends for a moment, then back to Glyph with a bright smile: ``Hey, keep us in mind. And if you can find the time, tell us what you find out once you are done.''
Listening to her words, the absol couldn?t keep a just as friendly smile back. And this smile, would not leave his face. Not even once he turned around and took his leave. The Lone Traveler was traveling alone once more! Just as it was meant to be...
Team Dusk watched their friend, until they vanished at the horizon. It was finally time to return home! Though Siddy knew this would be a long way! Convincing his two friends, they instead followed the Path they were on, moving on to find the nearest town! When there was a path, there had to be a destination. ... And what a destination it was going to be. Team Dusk did not know just how long they were going to be staying away from home. And they would not get much of a break this time around!
To be Continued...
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