It's ya boy, Guzma!

tw: mentions of rejection, death

“You sound like my dad.”

“Are you hurt or are you scared?”

“He looked like a Gilligan’s Island extra.”

“You might be a doofus, but you’re my doofus.”

“I’ve never been more afraid of anything in my life.”

“Are you trying to creep me out? ‘Cause its working.”

“He gave me flowers… and I panicked and ate them.”

“How many chocolate truffles does it take to kill a man?”

“Don’t talk to me like that. Don’t ever talk to me like that.”

“You’ve given me too much power and I am already corrupted.”

“I just want to be every animal’s friend, is that too much to ask?”

“There’s a lot going on here. More than I can deal with. I’m sorry.”

“I mean, I was only legally dead for a couple minutes. No big deal.”

“I don’t think there’s any way we’re getting out of this in one piece…”

“I think I was born in the wrong era… I mean, I was meant for hunting mammoths.”

“Our course tonight includes a PB&J… because it’s all I know how to make, enjoy.”

“Are you finally ready to talk? Or are you going to keep throwing temper tantrums?”

“There was absolutely nothing I said that should’ve made you think I approved this.”

“In all seriousness, do you want to get married so we can claim more on our taxes?”

“When did I get elected Resident Mom Friend? I don’t remember putting forward my candidacy.”

“Maybe you should worry less about what others think of you… and more about what you think of yourself.”

tw: mentions of rejection, death

“You sound like my dad.”

“Are you hurt or are you scared?”

“He looked like a Gilligan’s Island extra.”

“You might be a doofus, but you’re my doofus.”

“I’ve never been more afraid of anything in my life.”

“Are you trying to creep me out? ‘Cause its working.”

“He gave me flowers… and I panicked and ate them.”

“How many chocolate truffles does it take to kill a man?”

“Don’t talk to me like that. Don’t ever talk to me like that.”

“You’ve given me too much power and I am already corrupted.”

“I just want to be every animal’s friend, is that too much to ask?”

“There’s a lot going on here. More than I can deal with. I’m sorry.”

“I mean, I was only legally dead for a couple minutes. No big deal.”

“I don’t think there’s any way we’re getting out of this in one piece…”

“I think I was born in the wrong era… I mean, I was meant for hunting mammoths.”

“Our course tonight includes a PB&J… because it’s all I know how to make, enjoy.”

“Are you finally ready to talk? Or are you going to keep throwing temper tantrums?”

“There was absolutely nothing I said that should’ve made you think I approved this.”

“In all seriousness, do you want to get married so we can claim more on our taxes?”

“When did I get elected Resident Mom Friend? I don’t remember putting forward my candidacy.”

“Maybe you should worry less about what others think of you… and more about what you think of yourself.”

tw: mentions of rejection, death

“You sound like my dad.”

“Are you hurt or are you scared?”

“He looked like a Gilligan’s Island extra.”

“You might be a doofus, but you’re my doofus.”

“I’ve never been more afraid of anything in my life.”

“Are you trying to creep me out? ‘Cause its working.”

“He gave me flowers… and I panicked and ate them.”

“How many chocolate truffles does it take to kill a man?”

“Don’t talk to me like that. Don’t ever talk to me like that.”

“You’ve given me too much power and I am already corrupted.”

“I just want to be every animal’s friend, is that too much to ask?”

“There’s a lot going on here. More than I can deal with. I’m sorry.”

“I mean, I was only legally dead for a couple minutes. No big deal.”

“I don’t think there’s any way we’re getting out of this in one piece…”

“I think I was born in the wrong era… I mean, I was meant for hunting mammoths.”

“Our course tonight includes a PB&J… because it’s all I know how to make, enjoy.”

“Are you finally ready to talk? Or are you going to keep throwing temper tantrums?”

“There was absolutely nothing I said that should’ve made you think I approved this.”

“In all seriousness, do you want to get married so we can claim more on our taxes?”

“When did I get elected Resident Mom Friend? I don’t remember putting forward my candidacy.”

“Maybe you should worry less about what others think of you… and more about what you think of yourself.”

True that it was out of character for Spinel to rush right into danger. But he took a certain dislike to Guzma, and wanted to teach what he would consider a graceful lesson when it came to meddling with Exceed.

Spinel's usual method of targeting the trainer... He thinks that may be too risky here, as he lacks confidence that Guzma will not simply do the same.

A battle will still tell him much. None of this data will be missed. Beheeyem is watching.

"I do not," Spinel confirmed, placing the berry back into his pocket.

"Indeed! Let us battle without the need. Is that not what you desire? A Pokemon's Type is not everything, as I am sure you're well aware of."

As his voice trails off, Spinel makes a point to step away, granting Guzma more than enough space as he landed in front of him. A smirk was then shown, before the distance was increased further.

"It's a fascinating location. You have good taste for this, at least. When you've been defeated, I think I'll have my staff look into the beach."

Especially now one of the Tapu has been mentioned. They are a large part of why he's even here.

"Tapu Bulu... Hm. Perhaps when I crush you under my heel, you can tell me more about that Pokemon. It is a shame we have to fight, you could have been a useful underling in which I throw into danger for my own benefit. Oh well."

"You describe yourself with such elegance. I accept. Allow me. I have a Pokemon also suited for this black beach."

The one which was his first, and can be trusted to scope out Guzma's ability.

"Umbreon," he called, throwing the Pokeball, and unleashing the Moonlight Evolution of Eevee.

"Breon."

The first opponent does little to answer the question, and Guzma arches a brow at the choice. As Spinel said, it was a fitting creature for this place, but it was odd. Umbreon evolved via a strong bond of friendship with its trainer, didn't it? Was it truly his, or had it been stolen or gifted? Well, he wasn't about to go thinking about Spinel's possible past. It was the present that mattered, and regardless of how it came to evolve, Umbreon was at a disadvantage to his team though it was known for having high defenses. So what, then? A test of his strength? Should he open with his usual, or play it safe? Whatever the outcome, Spinel wouldn't be the only one with a few tricks up his sleeve.

He  choose  not  to  say  anything  for  the  rest  of  their  walk  until  the  clearing  came  into  the  view  of  his  cyclopean  gaze.  He  levitated  over  to  the  edge  of  the  lake,  stunned  at  the  view  that  the  Alolan  man  took  seemingly  for  granted.  The  circular  structure  at  the  lake's  center  was  suspended  over...  "NOTHING...?"  The  waters  formed  a  whirlpool  around  a  gaping  hole.  It  was  anything  but  natural...  though  it  didn't  have  the  atmosphere  of  his  own  void.  Presumably,  there  was  still  a  bottom  to  it  that  was  just  to  deep  to  peer  into.  It  was  however,  strangely  dream-like  to  behold.  Briefly,  he  glanced  back  to  Guzma,  then  after  a  nod  headed  towards  one  of  the  entrance  arcs  that  extended  a  bridge-corridor  to  the  center  altar.  The  weathered  cobblestone  appeared  well-maintained  despite  showing  its  age,  with  little  influence  on  it  that  seemed  to  be  of  battle  and  wars.  Most  of  it  was  just  natural  decay  with  the  tide  of  times.

Alhazred  flew  to  the  center  of  the  altar,  quick  to  investigate  it  for  peculirities  or  runes  he  could  read.  Even  if  humans  had  combed  it  all  over,  they  didn't  always  have  the  means  to  unlock  the  secrets  hidden  before  them.  The  symbol  beneath  was  a  hieroglyph  of  sorts  depicting  the  beast  that  called  the  moon.

The  solution  came  by  instinct  after  witnessing  the  void  this  structure  was  built  on  top  of.

A  claw  touched  the  symbol  when  he  hovered  low  enough  to  reach  it.  Then  he  simply  used  his  signature  move  on  the  symbol.  The  beast  that  calls  the  moon...  was  swallowed  by  the  moonless  dark.

The legendary Pokemon of the Sun and Moon, and the Guardians. Strange to think he'd encountered them, and even journeyed to a world beyond this one. He rubs at the back of his neck, where faint markings snake over his skin. Who would have thought Pokemon could be that powerful, or frightening. Some things really were beyond even his level. And now he's gone and gotten involved with another legendary creature. The sudden rumble causes him to start, but he regains his posture quickly before hopping down to join the other.