Action: Welcome Back.
Ignis:*Sighs*
L’Ark: Oh no.
Kaiser: It’s not going to be that bad.
Action: For those of you joining us Ignis isn’t happy we are delving into his emotions more as well as deepening his relationships today.
Ignis: I don’t need them.
L’Ark: sure.
Action: Let’s get moving. A lot is going on today.
Kaiser: Action doesn’t own Pokemon, music links, and art if used.
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~Ignis’s~
(Tokoha's Fight - Vanguard G)
Are we seriously here to deal with the workers at the Virbank complex we’re just some teenagers. I sighed, not sure what was going to happen today. I was excited to do this before we got on the plane since it sounded like a fun adventure, but we’d have to deal with adults. Right now we are outside the small airport between Floccesy Town and Virbank City. right next to the building is a ranch which is cool. I decided to entertain myself by watching the other Pokemon work. Kaiser was on his ORB talking with the quest giver and Ark decided to join him. Love birds I tell you and it hasn’t even been six months of us being a team.
“What’s taking them so long,” I sighed. I decided to open up my ORB screen to see what was going on. My hub screen is on social media and news articles. I may be an ass but I’m not stupid. One of the top articles mentions how Silver Princeton will be the lead actor in a new movie ‘Mystery Doors of the Magical Land’ set to be a trilogy. A prince who gets trapped in a mysterious land ruled by Queen Bellelba and attempts to return to their home. Sounds similar to Alice in Wonderland or am I thinking of Maleficent, I’m not movie literate. I closed the tab and saw that Roxie, the leader of Team: Toxic, will be putting on a concert with her team for the next three days in Virbank City.
“Alright we’re done,” Kaiser looked a bit drained as both he and Ark walked out of the airport.
“What’s going on?” I turned off my ORB.
“Well, the guy who gave us the quest will be busy till tomorrow morning so we have a bit of downtime,” Ark sweat dropped a bit. I looked up at the now orange sky as we left almost instantly from Opelucid City.
“Let’s get to Virbank City and rest at the Pokemon Center,” Kaiser led us down the path leading to the port city. As we were walking both Kaiser and Ark were making idle chatter and I would join in from time to time but I would keep to myself. There’s no reason for me to cause chaos right now unlike when we travel with Drayden, Iris, and the others. It’s weird to know that eventually, this will be our day-to-day traveling across regions as a group or individuals like Iris.
It felt like we were walking forever but by the time we reached the Pokemon center, the sky was still orange. As we entered the building I noticed someone oddly walking out wearing a thick jacket. I know it’s winter but it should be warming up as spring is near. I'm also a fire type. I didn’t think much of it as it’s none of my business but what was also weird was there were news interviews and a lot of paparazzi in the lobby.
“I wonder what the commotion is about?” Kaiser asked as we reached the counter where Nurse Joy greeted us.
(Lightning's Theme - FFXIII)A/N: Ignis’s theme second version.
“You don’t know the Princeton family is in town and they are here to watch the prescreening of the youngest Princeton’s latest movie,” She smiled.
“ Mystery Doors of the Magical Land,” I scoffed.
“That’s the one!” Nurse Joy cheered. “Both of Silver Princeton's parents are here as well as his two eldest sisters and older brother. Though we made a rule that interviewers are not allowed to harass them in their rooms,” Nurse Joy explained to us. Ark’s face deflated at the mention of Silver and Kaiser seemed happy to hear a member of Team: Fusion was here. I sighed at the whole situation, this is stupid.
“Could we have a room please?” I was a bit irritated but tried to sound nice. “Possibly three separate ones?” Nurse Joy nodded as she tended to her computer.
“You’re in luck we have open rooms for the three of you,” she then pulled out a scanner and Kaiser pulled up the barcode from his ORB screen. “Thanks for visiting, Team: Ragnarok. I hope you enjoy your stay,” she then left her post to help other Pokemon. I got a notification stating I was in room 108.
“Let’s meet here in the lobby at six so we can meet the complex workers by seven,” Kaiser said and we all nodded heading towards our rooms. When I got to the door similar to our Dorm I had to use my ORB to open the door. Walking in it was smaller than my room but beggars can’t be choosers. I threw my bag on the bed and fell on it as well. I pulled up my ORB screen again and looked at the ad for Roxie’s concert. It’s a free concert being held in the Virbank City gym. The start of her eight-month tour across all the regions. I guess the start of her tour is free as it’s in her team’s hometown. I could go right now and be here in time for the start of the show. It will be packed at the venue just means I can act a fool and not care. I should dress for the occasion as this is an emo rock concert. There should be a store near the gym and I saved up some money.
Grabbing my bag I dashed out of my room and out of the Pokemon Center. As I got near the gym I saw the emo store as it was the Virbank gym selling their merchandise. Maybe I could talk to Drayden about selling our stuff. I knew what outfit I was trying to put together so it didn’t take long for me to find what I wanted.
I found two spiked bracelets and a spiked collar. A nice leather jacket with four fake buttons, too on each side of it. It’s studded with fake diamonds. And then plaid pants with chains. I quickly went up and bought the clothes so I could change into them. Making my way back outside I found the narrow path that leads down to the Virbank gym. Some other Pokemon passed me minding their business but if I’m being honest this is my first concert.
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“No need to be nervous it’s fun once you go in,” it was a familiar voice but I didn’t realize they were talking to me. “Ignis?” They then said my name and I turned to meet a yellow fox in emo clothing. His outfit was simple compared to mine. Black leather jacket, leather pants, and chains all along the legs. I didn’t notice when we met but he has a studded earring.
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A/N: These are just refences as I can't describe outfits to save my life. Remember anthro Pokemon.
“Silver!” I was alarmed and he instantly jumped to cover my mouth.
“Please, try not to draw attention to me,” he then pulled his hand away from my mouth. “I needed a break from my family,” he looked upset with his eyes aimed at the ground. Then when he looked at me he had a sly smile.
“Whatever,” I scoffed while walking down the stairs. What is this guy's deal?
“You’re not even going to ask me why my family is a soft spot,” he followed at my side and looked irritated. That’s the look I like to see.
“Not at all,” I shook my head.
“Rude!” even after that outburst he walked beside me. When we made our way underground the place was huge. I know it’s a gym but I wasn’t expecting to see this. As soon as you enter there is a path leading to the battlefield and there is seating and standing area around it. Stage lights are aiming everywhere. Then behind the battlefield is a stage with instruments on it. “There’s some time before they start, let's get seats upstairs so we can get an aerial view,” Silver dragged me to the stairwell so we got a perfect view of the stage.
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“Why come to a Roxie concert? You don’t seem like the emo type considering your lineage,” I said. He just rolled his eyes.
“Now you want to poke the bear with a stick. Where was that two minutes ago?” he joked.
“Alright, I’ll leave,” I turned to go. He then grabbed my wrist.
“Wait,” I then came back. “What is your deal?” I shrugged at his remark. “To answer your question, I've been into emo for as long as I can remember. I’m not allowed to express it as my family says we must be perfect like royalty,” his tail fell a bit. “Now, since I answered your question you have to answer one of mine,” He perked up a bit.
“Ugh, fine,” I sighed.
“Why do you push others away so much? The others you don’t push away are your teammates,” I then froze.
“Uh,” I struggled to answer. What is wrong with me? I can’t freeze up like this. How do I answer this without sounding sentimental?
‘Tell him,’ I stayed stunned as the voice in the back of my head knew the right answer.
“Well those who I previously cared about told me they would be with me forever and then they left me alone in seconds. Never coming back, I never want to feel that pain ever again,” I then looked at Silver and he had a sly smile on his face. “What?” he needs to stop looking at me like that or I’ll punch him in the face.
“Nothing,” the lights then faded to black around us. We could see Roxie and her crew appear on stage. She’s a very pretty Scolipede.
“I hope you’re ready for a toxic showcase!” She screamed and the whole gym roared with excitement even Silver was in on it. To be honest this is my first concert though I recently became a fan of Roxie last year. “It’s time to change your tune! Let’s prepare them for this rockin' show!” The crowd cheered. You then could hear the light chords of a keyboard.
(It's My Turn - RWBY)A/N: One of the songs for the concert
“Oh, I love this one. Come with me,” Silver dragged me around a crowd of people to a secret stairwell and walked through the door. We were on a catwalk above everyone and being supported by the steel walkway that was similar to a grate. I looked down and gulped. “Don’t worry it’s safe up here. I wouldn’t take you for having a fear of heights,” Silver giggled. As we walked further down we got a perfect view of center stage Roxie and her band. We slowly tuned back into the song. This is one of her popular songs from last year. Around the time of the accident.
I noticed Silver and he had a somber smile. “You! were the one. Who held me down and told me, I was heading nowhere!” The song changed to match the common Roxie style.
“Something wrong?” Why did I ask him that? Crap. Silver jumped up, almost alarmed. I asked him a question. Silver turned to me with the same smile plastered on his face.
“I just resonate with the song,” he didn’t say anything else I expected him to go on like normal. I guess it has something to do with his family.
“Don’t be selfish, at least you have your family,” I scoffed, remembering visiting their shrine in Mistralton with Kaiser. Silver’s eyes were wide as a Woobat. He then laughed.
“I’ll keep that in mind. You have a funny way of showing you care,” Silver returned to watching the concert.
“I never said I cared about you. Plus you look hella feminine all the time with your upbeatness and regal attitude. Not my type,” Why did I blurt that out? Compared to his presentation online and how he chats with me I'm confused as to what is the real him. It’s hard for me to gauge what will annoy him.
“You say that now, but your opinion may change,” he didn’t look away from the stage. His voice was cold and expressionless like in his interviews. Silver Princeton the ‘cold-hearted firefox’ is the nickname he was given by the press. “Sorry, I didn’t mean to put a damper on the mood. I don’t get the chance to express myself often,” he rubbed his arm as if it was his safe touch.
“You remind me of someone. You and my brother would’ve gotten along,” I admitted. I could tell he wanted me to share more, but he didn’t ask. We returned to paying attention to the concert, struggling to look at each other. It was weird I always walk away from situations like this or make them angry so they don’t want to stay. Other than my teammates I don’t bother. It feels different with Silver beside me. Is it because he’s famous? Then something brushed up against me. I glanced down at my arm and it was Silver’s hand that brushed up against mine. I’m unsure what to do. His hand felt warm. Do I put mine on his? Why is all this happening? Do we have a better understanding of each other? What is happening? I just wanted to watch a concert and here I am with a model/member of Team: Fusion. I went for it and reached out for his hand. I placed mine on his and he looked at me shocked and I could see the blush on his face. I instantly got embarrassed and took my hand away, turning around.
“I’m surprised you made the first move. Maybe you’re not as prideful as I thought,” he chuckled. We then noticed someone walking our way on the catwalk. It was a Krokorok.
“Are you Silver Princeton?” It was a feminine voice.
“Sorry, you must have mistaken me for the model,” Silver quickly lied.
“Damn it, and you look so much like him. I mean with you being shiny. I don’t think he likes emo clothing considering he models tuxes and swimwear,” she went on a tangent. How annoying. “Well, thanks anyway. I’ll be on my way,” She left as quickly as she appeared.
“She was an oddball,” I chuckled. That’s when we noticed the first song finished.
“That was a warm-up for his toxic showcase! Time for round two,” the crowd cheered reminding me that we were in a concert venue. She leads off into the next song with her guitar.
(Red Like Roses Part II - RWBY)A/N: The last song for the concert
“I couldn't take it, couldn't stand another minute! Couldn't bear another day without you in it! All of the joy that I had known for all my life! Was stripped away from me the minute that you died!” Everyone in the venue screamed including Silver. I didn’t know this song but its words speak to me and not in a good way.
“When did this song come out?” I was confused.
“Last week, when she formally announced her tour was happening! This song is Red Like Roses part two!” Silver had to scream at me so I could hear him over the crowd. That’s interesting, maybe I should officially follow Roxie as I have been listening to her music for a while. Though these words it almost like I experienced them for myself. “In an interview, she had written this song about her dad when he died after his last appearance at Pokestar Studios two months ago! His death was said to be an accident with the engine of his boat causing an explosion!” Silver had to yell again. Returning to the song being performed I thought of the lyrics Roxie just sang.
‘Can't help but feel that I had taken you for granted. No way in hell that I can ever comprehend this,’ I remember the look on the doctor's face when I couldn’t comprehend what that flat line noise was. Or my aunt telling me that we will mourn them with a proper funeral. ‘I wasn't dreaming when they told me you were gone. I was wide awake and feeling that they had to be wrong. How could you leave me when you swore that you would stay?’ That last phrase sticks with me. My dad said family always sticks together no matter what. We will never leave. Then why am I the only one left? I’m fourteen!
“Hey, are you okay? You have a few tears there,” It was Silver’s voice and it was soft. I wiped my face and he was right. Shit! I can’t be here right now.
“I gotta go,” I turned around beelining for the exit. Leaving no room for Silver to say anything. I don’t want him to feel sorry for me as no one should as this is my issue to deal with. I was able to weave my way through the crowd and make it back to the surface. I realized the sun was gone and there were a few stars in the sky. I didn’t think I was in there that long. It doesn’t matter. I made my way back to the Pokemon center and I was confused, upset, and angry. So many emotions at once, I need time for myself. It didn’t take long for me to enter my room and flop on the bed. Opening my ORB I pulled up my music library and went to Roxie. Not only did I follow her but it showed her latest album called ‘Red Like Roses.’ I scrolled down to find the song that she sang while I was leaving. I connected the ORB to the speakers on the TV in the room and set it to low. I’m sorry Sea, I’m not strong enough yet.
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~L’Ark’s~
( XY Epic Episode Intro Outro Theme! - Speyere)
Both Kaiser and I were ready and waiting in the lobby for Ignis. I wonder what is taking him so long? He may be the youngest in the group though he can hold his own if something happens. Virbank isn’t known for being the safe part of Unova. With Poke Star Studios nearby there are hefty amounts of security near that area but not the rest of town.
‘Remember when you could cause chaos and no one could stop you?’ I sighed at the intrusive thought in my head. I moved past this and decided I wanted to do good with my aura powers.
“Something wrong?” Kaiser asked me and his eyes pierced right through me. His basic expressions are so cute sometimes.
“I’m fine,” I smiled. “I’m wondering if Ignis is okay?” Kaiser nodded and we continued to wait. That’s When both our ORBs got a message and it was from our team group chat. We opened the message and it was from Ignis.
‘Could you guys meet me at the back of the Pokemon Center? I had some issues leaving my room this morning.’ Both Kaiser and I looked at each other confused.
“What trouble could he have gotten up to last night?” Kaiser asked and I shrugged.
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Action: We have one more chapter in this arc.
L’Ark: Yeah, this is one of the shortest ones in Action’s plans.
Ignis: Action didn’t plan for this Ark initially at all!
Action: Sue me for the slow burn.
Kaiser: Everyone, let’s not get out of control, we're all having fun so it doesn’t matter.
Ignis: Whatever.
Action: I do hope you l are enjoying what’s happening and we are getting closer to arc three which is probably my second favorite arc.
Kaiser: Please, don’t forget to fav, follow, and review.
L’Ark: We’ll see you next week.
Ignis: Bye!