8th book; NOT THIS AGAIN {fourth wall post!} [video/action/whatever]

[bamfsecretary]

{The feed comes flickering on to a quiet scene - visible is Nanao who is kneeling down next to a... Marowak? But something seems off about the whole thing. For one, Nanao's clothes seem to have travelled back about 150 years, and the Marowak is... glowing softly.}

{And there's a chain coming out of it's chest.}

{And Nanao's holding a short sword.}

I'm sorry to hear that Team Rocket killed you, but your son is safe now, correct?

{The Marowak nods.} And yet you stayed behind to watch over him. {Nanao smiles a little.} I would say that you've gone above and beyond the call of motherhood, dear Marowak.

{The Pokemon rumbles quietly, shifting around, settling comfortably into place.} I guess you're more than ready to move on, aren't you? {Another nod.}

It's painless - believe me, I've been through the same process as you. And Soul Society is a better place... mostly. {Her free hand comes to rest on the Marowak's head, giving it one last scritch behind the ears. The sword comes up, and the Marowak tenses - but Nanao flips the sword around, so the blade is pointing back towards her, and carefully places the end of the hilt to the middle of the pokemon's forehead.}

{The point of connection glows bright green and spreads over the Marowak's entire body. It glows almost painfully bright, before the shape dissipates and reforms into a small black butterfly, which perches happily on the hilt of her sword.}

So many ghosts... {Nanao stands, and a whole host of butterflies rises up around her, fluttering up from the ground, revealing gravestones and, oddly enough, Raikou.} I knew Johto didn't have Shinigami, but it is just ridiculous to not have someone to send on all these spirits from an actual burial ground-- yes, hello there, Raikou.

{The cat legendary was butting her in the arm somewhat less than gently and she obliged it by stroking its ears, producing the loudest purr anyone was ever likely to hear.}

It seems this has happened. Again.

Team Rocket must really be getting bored by now.


{ooc: FEEL FREE TO TAG! Nanao will be wandering around Lavender Town, sending on ghosts of many species, and just generally lamenting the fact that it's bloody happened again. She'll also be popping up here, there, and everywhere, since 4th wall means random teleportation.}

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[croibhristeoir]

[...that was new. Then again, a while lot of this was pretty new. But a magic ghost-dispelling sword? Damn, this was crazy.]

Ah--excuse me. [A little wary of the giant electric cat, a golden-eyed individual followed by a Swinub, Audino, and Swoobat stepped forward and tapped Nanao lightly on the shoulder.] Could I trouble you for just a moment? I'm not entirely sure what is going on here.

[bamfsecretary]

{Swirling round - and well, hello. She sheathes the magical sword, and curtsies quickly before introducing herself.}

Ah, yes. Welcome to Lavender Town, Kanto. As to what is going on here-- {She shrugs, and smiles. Gosh, he's handsome.} --well, the less you question it, the more it makes sense.

[croibhristeoir]

[He bowed respectfully in return, smiling despite the awkward situation.]

One of those kinds of things, is it? Would you at least be able to explain why I find myself with these three companions, perhaps?

[bamfsecretary]

I can, although it may not make any sense. The easiest way is to say that you've been sucked into another dimension inhabited by creatures collectively named Pokemon - the companions you find yourself with.

{Raikou butts at her arm again, rather annoyed at the cessation of pats :c} This too is a Pokemon, albeit a rather rare one.

[croibhristeoir]

...Well, that's certainly a new one.

[bobtheghastly]

[Hi there.

I think you're being watched.

:)]

[bamfsecretary]

{THERE IS A DISTURBANCE IN THE FORCE}

{Or rather, she can sense the presence of a ghost. That is not quite a ghost.}

{Hmmm.}

[bobtheghastly]

[It's more a ghost now than it was back at Halloween, that's for sure.

But anyway, here. Have some ominous laughter.]

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha~

[oxidegreen]

...There are so many ghosts.

['Sup Mommy.]

1/2 I think

[bamfsecretary]

There are indeed, Ca-- {Wait}

{Wait what what what.}

{WHAT}

{this is what Nanao's face looks like when her brain runs to a screeching halt}

2/2

[bamfsecretary]

{ ;A; }

C-carona, sweetie...

[oxidegreen]

[She smiles, trotting up to give Nanao a hug. She's been through a lot since they last met, and... Well, unsure as she is about how long she will be able to stay, she wants to do that much before she loses her chance.]

...I made it back.

[allouryesterdays]

[Dante is standing off to the side, observing this. She has no idea what's going on or where she is, but maybe she can get some answers out of this other woman.]

[She smiles, disarmingly.]

What an impressive talent.

[bamfsecretary]

{Something sends the hairs on the back of her neck on end when Dante speaks, and Nanao's pretty sure it's not the static electricity from Raikou.}

Thank you, ma'am. I am rather proud of it.

[allouryesterdays]

As you should be.

[She definitely takes note of the large, somehow electrified chimera, but has decided it isn't a threat for now.]

You seem to be familiar with this place. Could you tell me where we are? It doesn't look anything like Amestris.

1/2

[hesaphantom]

[DAMNIT GHOST SENSE. SOMEONE'S GETTING PUNCHED. Oh, wait. What's she doing there?]

2/2

[hesaphantom]

...What'd you just do to that Pokémon?

[bamfsecretary]

I sent it on to the afterlife. Why?

[hesaphantom]

Um...how? Or why?

[chitohontas]

[Chitose likes cats... and Raikou is a big cat right? He'll look at the pair curiously from a little further away.]

[bamfsecretary]

{Raikou is indeed a huge cat! And is also oddly affectionate and curious.}

{Watch out, Chitose, you have a god coming your way.}

Ah, Raikou! No!

[chitohontas]

[Oh. Should he move out of the way, run or something else? Chitose's not too sure and not too worried... it doesn't look too dangerous? Or he could be seeing wrong, you never know.]

[bamfsecretary]

{Just... don't get electrocuted by the over-enthusiastic catgod of lightning.}

{Which is also drawing quite near to Chitose by now.}

Um, zhe's mostly harmless! Just mind the static...

[chitohontas]

[... oh right. Electric Pokémon.]

It's alright, my hair looks like I'm static all the time.

[Not the point, Chitose.]

[bamfsecretary]

{Said pokemon equivalent to Thor is now leaning forward and sniffing in your general area.}

...I can see that, but that wasn't quite what I was referring to.

[chitohontas]

Oh. Well, I think I'll be fine. [Have a cheerful, small laugh.

He'll smile at the Pokémon next.]

Raikou, wasn't it?

[backtobasics]

[Now this was a town he hadn't been in before... and it's sort of giving him chills.

Though there's familiar person here.]

Nanao-san...?

[bamfsecretary]

Ah, Shiraishi-san!


...what on earth are you doing here?

[backtobasics]

I have no idea... I've been all over the place today. [In Goldenrod, in Ice Path, on top of Mt. Silver... only Pokémon world knows where he'll end up next.]

[bamfsecretary]

I know the feeling - I went to bed in Goldenrod, and woke up here in this dress. {Gesturing down at the corseting and voluminous skirts.} Now, while I'm not denying that this is a lovely outfit, it's not a very practical nightgown.

[backtobasics]

It is lovely... but yeah, I can't imagine anyone sleeping in it. [What are you doing Pokémon World?] And I'm pretty sure I wasn't even in this world before coming here.

[oranje]

Hmm.

[ Hello, Nanao. He kinda missed you a little. He's not entirely sure what's going on but it's nice to see a familiar face. ]

[bamfsecretary]

Hmm?

{Just... turning slowly... There's something so familiar about that "Hmm", but she can't quite place it...}

[oranje]

Oi, Nanao. It's been a while.

[layeredcake]

[There is a girl with bubblegum-pink pigtails peeking at you from around the corner of a nearby building, Nanao. There may also be a Mawile and a Clefairy following her.]

action;

[befriend]

[ Obviously Raikou means... electric-type bonding!!

So Pikachu will be saying hi. ]

[video]

[when_turks_fly]

[ Valeria honestly isn't sure where to start. She's got so many questions. Shinigami? Soul Society? What exactly just happened and what is that Pokémon? She folds her arms under her chest a moment, considering her wording. ]

Excuse me, Miss. Would you mind explaining to me exactly what just happened and what that Pokémon is? I don't think I've ever seen anything like that.