#night 0

Sound filters through the cave.

[ MISCHIEF WOKE UP. ]

“Eurghh...Morning already? What a terrible night.” Mischief stood up and made his way to the cave’s entrance. 

Paladin visibly flinched, shooting the Lucario an apologetic look before suddenly being pushed past by his teammate.

“SERIOUSLY, WHAT A GREAT THING TO WAKE UP TO. HOLIER-THAN-THOU EARN YOUR RIGHT TO EXIST ASSHOLES LIKE YOU REALLY DO IT FOR ME YOU KNOW, GO ON GIVE US A TWIRL YA BABY-BLOATED TWAT.” The Zigzagoon’s manic grin drops off their face as quickly as it appeared, you get the feeling that if they could’ve given the stranger the middle finger, they would’ve.

The Togedemaru is silent as the other leaves, seemingly staring straight through the ground rather than at it. Eventually he refocuses, making his way inside before throwing a look back over his shoulder.

“I am ignorant, I think we all are. But I’m also willing to learn and trying my best and...Even if he doesn’t seem like it at the minute I know Mischief is as well.” Paladin yawned before continuing.  “Please, would you all do me a favour and keep an eye on him for me...? He warms up to people quite quick if you pester him, I promise.” 

“There’s a distinct difference in genuine villains and those who fall off the Just and Right path. By even wanting to ‘do better’ you’ve proven you fall into the latter.”

The Roly-Poly Pokemon glances down at the Pikachu embroidered into the other’s plush form, an apologetic smile crossing his features.

“The way you choose to wear your regrets on your sleeve in a literal sense makes you a far braver ‘mon than I am. Your trainer also seems helpful, I suppose bearing burdens is easier when they’re shared?”

“I’ll gladly help you with those Bad Guys little one, provided they are causing trouble for other Pokemon such as yourself.”

Paladin seems unbothered by the large dragon’s presence.

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“You appear quite sharp yourself! Perhaps I’m also fluffier as a result? After all Alolan Raichu’s tend to be on the ah…Pudgier side.”

Paladin paused, flashing the Grimmsnarl a toothy grin. “I simply choose to follow and live by this code of my own volition. After all this world could use a little more kindness, though make no mistake your flattering words are deeply appreciated!”

“It wasn’t the first reported sighting of this kind of pokemon, but it was the first I’d seen. Those feral, huge crazed pokemon bathed in a bright red glow...

Folks have many names for them. ‘Seeing Red’ is the most common but I’ve also heard them being called ‘Big Pokemon’ and ‘Clouded’, but Mischief had another name for them-”

“He said it had something to do with the wishes of humans I think? I wasn’t listening to him, too focused on stopping the beast. You see, I knew that Noivern. They were known around the Lake of Outrage for keeping orphaned Dreepy.

The Dreepy always said they were kind and paternal...But that behaviour was only towards the Dreepy, otherwise they chased you away in fear of someone hurting their little ghost dragons. They had a good heart-

All they had been doing was sleeping in their den...We still don’t know what happened. We still don’t know why this happened.

Unfortunately there’s only one thing you can do to end a pokemon who’s seeing red’s suffering...”

“The eldest son, my dear friend Krypt, was braver than I that day...”

Paladin sighs, looking towards the moon.

“ It’s my sworn oath to serve and protect my fellow pokemon! “ Paladin states pridefully.

The fog begins to roll in. Night is in full swing.

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[ CHARACTER INFO -PALADIN- UNLOCKED. ]