Team Pride (Serebii Version) *Start Up*

[GoldenrodGirl]

'Congratu-freaking-lations. You've finally passed your Team Pride Training Unit test. But don't think all the hard work's over. It's only just begun. You work for me now. And if you want to survive, you'll do as I say.'

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Hiya! Thanks for signing up for this RP! This is my first RP at Serebii, and the rules seem pretty different from what I'm used to, so please tell me if I'm doing anything wrong!


THE CHOSEN EIGHT
Fire - FireTypeLover as Carl Kiozad infused with Infernape
Grass - Musical Mayhem as Amelia Ryder infused with Leafeon
Water - Niihyl as Tora Zephyrine infused with Phione
Electric - Zalck as Gabriel Gustav infused with Magnezone
Psychic - InnerFlame as Fox Harper infused with Alakazam
Ice - GoldenHouou as Rajiv Frestov infused with Glalie
Dark -lxdarknessxl as Kuro Tsubasa infused with Honchkrow
Dragon - Extreme Floatzel as Tyson Underwood infused with Flygon

Remember - You have not been infused with your Pokemon yet. That comes later.

You know who you are, so let's get this up and running! Starting off with waiting outside Malisse's office~

Oh, but quick side note. Please start your posts with:


Your name
Your location
Your position

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Buddy Lambert's POV (Point Of View)
Team Pride HQ
Grunt

I walked down the hallway towards the boss's office. My steps felt as heavy as my heart.

What have I done this time?

I wondered to myself whilst trying to stall time. Although I couldn't stall much longer. I was outside the boss's office.

In, out. In, out. 3 seconds at a time. Good, relax.

I took several cleansing breaths before knocking on the door.

'Enter.'

I grasped the door handle. It was a shiny silver and had probably been polished by Lyndsay this morning. The only thing that was glistening on it right now was the sweat from my palms.

Oh, what the heck, just get it over and done with!

I pressed down on the handle and walked through. I was greeted by Clarice, the receptionist.

'Malisse will see you in a few minutes, Buddy,' Clarice said as she brushed past me. 'You know where to wait.'

I sighed and rested against the wall. Fortunately, I didn't have to wait very long.

'Buddy.'

I looked up to see Malisse. Surprisingly,she didn't look angry. Actually,she looked...pleased to see me.

'Don't look so scared, lolly!'

Her Australian accent sent shivers down my back. It was the same voice that people obeyed, admired, worshipped and even died for. It was terrifying and impossible not to be scared, let alone look scared.

'Come on. We have business to do before they arrive.'

I followed Malisse into her office. The tinted door opened to reveal Malisse's ghost Pokemon trashing the place. I shuddered. I hate ghost Pokemon, especially Malisse's Pokemon. Especially her Spiritomb. It played evil tricks on us lowly grunts, and was rewarded with praise.

'That's enough, kids! I've got some work to do, so I need you to scoot! Oh, and clean up the place whilst you're at it, will ya?'

The evil pokemon snickered before vanishing, along with the mess.

'Good. Now, down to business. This information is top secret,so don't go spreading it to your fellow grunts! Oh, not that it matters anyway, everyone'll find out soon.'

I felt my jaw tighten.

'Go on,' I managed.

'Yes, right, right. I have a new team of admins coming in. They have, what you would say, elemental powers. Or, well, they will soon. The lab people are working on it. So I'm promoting you!'

I nearly fell over with shock. I could've cried with joy. But then I remembered. This was Malisse I was dealing with.

'What to?'

'My messenger!'

I twisted my face into a smile. Then I smiled for real. I wasn't a grunt anymore!

'Oh, but your rank is still technically known as a grunt. Actually, now that you think about it, you are still a grunt. Except you work for me now. Like,more than before.'

My insides deflated, but I left the smile plastered on my face. Anybody else would've loved to work for Malisse personally, but definitely not me. Not since my parents died.

'You alright, m'dear? Anything ya wanna tell Auntie Malisse?'

'No. Thank you for the promotion.'

'Yes, yes. Oh! The admins are here! Be a dear and let them in, will ya? Clarice is probably too busy to. Go on! Your first job!'

I slunk out of Malisse's office and over to the door with the silver handles to let in the new admins.

((Note - my posts aren't usually this long, I only do mega-long posts for the first post. Also, whether you choose to RP in third or first person is up to you. This is just a specific thing I only do with this character.))

 

[InnerFlame]

((Um, I think you mean third person…? I’ve never written anything in second person in a RPG. If you’re not mistaken I hope you don't mind third person, because I‘m most comfortable writing that way. I can write in first person if you want me to, so I'll change this post if needed.))

Fox Harper
Team Pride HQ- Outside of Malisse's office
New Admin

Outside of Boss Malisse’s office, Fox just silently and almost serenely lean against the wall. The receptionist had welcomed him ask him to wait, as the first one to enter he waited as other slowly entered in. Not anyone he knew personally, but he definitely could recognize them as the other newly appointed Admins. He just scanned them closely with his eyes with no further words or greeting; he had no reason to speak with them. No interest of becoming familiar with them; he was just sizing up his supposed ‘equals’ and he wouldn’t lie many didn’t seem that way. The ones that especially seem like that were the two females of the group. Then there was that guy that seemed too happy and it just rubbed him the wrong way; he couldn‘t tell if he was pushover or not. As for the others that entered he made sure to make personal mental notes on everything he saw and noticed.

Pretty soon the room was filled with eight people all waiting to enter the office. No one was under the age of sixteen, that’s how it should be, and no one appeared to be over the age of thirty. It must have been several minutes of waiting until the door of Malisse opened the signal to enter and without hesitation or even the slightest strand of worry Fox did so. As he briskly walked in he stared at a lowly grunt holding the door: blonde haired and blue eyes and rather shabby looking. It was quite possible that his skin was paler than his own as well as his eyes were much lighter than the blue contacts he was wearing. He quickly turned to back to the front of the room towards the boss.

A woman boss, he couldn’t help but dislike the thought of it or think that a man could do a better job but it’s nothing he would voice to her or anyone. She had so far been doing an okay job and he wasn’t willing to lose his position to the obviously sensitive woman emotions. The lean, nineteen year old guy stood tall with the calm and unworried demeanor. Wearing all black and having thick hair neatly cut hair of the same color the only other shades visible were the red bandana tied on his left arm, the light skin tone of his face, his eyes and the red sunburn skin on his right cheek that look like it still had some time before it healed.

“Hello Miss Malisse” he greeted the boss lady, “Admin Fox Harper reporting.” Fox was trying really hard not to sound like he was forcing himself to say it. He really didn’t like formalities but he knew they were necessary in organizations. He didn’t smile or even look real serious just a neutral expression on his face. With his hands at his side, he just stared at her waiting to learn the reason he was summoned here so he could get on with his day.

 

[lxdarknessxl]

Kuro Tsubasa
Going to the head's office
New Admin

As Kuro walked through the halls, the female grunts giggled and blushed after seeing his face, which made Kuro confused. Was there something on his face? He stopped at a mirror, but there was no problem with his face. Why were those girls so damn giggly?

"So, there you are, going to the boss AGAIN." giggled Kuro's former partner in the team, Mary, who's team was composed of two Ninetails and a Vulpix. All three were female, surprisingly. Like Kuro, Mary had joined the organisation for different reasons than the others... Kuro rolled his eyes.

"Yea. If she's going to tell me that she's sending me on ANOTHER mission where I have to look like a girl, I swear-"

"You always say that, but you never do."

"Because like you, I have a goal to fulfil, and she's helping me. I already started, I might as well continue." Kuro spoke, and Mary smiled to him. With this, Kuro began to walk away. Smiling angellically, he gave a two-finger salute. "Well, adios."

Mary blushed slightly, but Kuro regained his cold face, and reached the boss's room. The leader REALLY ticked him off... Still, he needed her help. Sighing, he leaned against a wall. While Kuro was basically a star in the branch of the organisation that he was form, Kuro was also the one who hated the leader the most, and it always put him in a bad mood whenever he was waiting outside her office.

 

[Niihyl]

(OOC) Sexist? I hate sexist people… Expect to nearly drown at some point… ^.^
I’m reading this over. I’m completely insane. And loving it.

Tora Zephyrine
Team Pride HQ
New Admin

Finally! I’m here. Looks like these are my fellow Admins… Hmm…

I examine each of them carefully. Not particularly impressive are they? The black-wearing wannabe vamp leaning against the wall over there is sizing us up. He looks boring. There’s a pretty boy wearing a cross. Who knew villains could be religious? He looks grumpy.

The only other girl here is really tall. Looks like a glorified stick insect. If only she was green…

Hm, redhead’s got a gun. But… it’s not a gun. More like some sort of flare?

I look at the others. None of the others really catch my eye. I do hope most of them are more interesting than they look. Otherwise this won’t be very enjoyable. I’ll enjoy playing with them. I hope they don’t break too easily though…

This isn’t a game. Watch them. Learn about them. Get them on your good side. That’s how you can survive.

I bring a finger to my lips and shush the voice in my head. What an annoying know-it-all. Still, she’s my only real friend. Ha… Ha… Except for my beloved Ekirei of course.

Ekirei glares out from under my poncho. My adorable freak of nature. The murky purple Phione stares at the others with bloodshot eyes. I can almost feel the tension. He wants to kill pretty boy. And that girl. I run a finger down his ponytail. Soon. The murky deep claims everyone in the end. I laugh out loud. Insanity is such fun.

A grunt comes opens the door. Poor thing looks so dejected. He just looks so… sad. My eyes tear up. He looks so depressed. He waves us in.

Excellent. Feel sorry for the grunt. He’s been here a while. He was called into the Boss’s room to invite us in. Get on his side. Find out everything you can about the Boss.

The voice is horrible isn’t she? I love her sooo much! And hate her of course.

Time to go in! I walk in. Ah, the boss-lady. Now there’s an amazing sort. Such terror she wields! Her accent, her easy control of power. Admirable. If only I could find a way to take that power. I giggle. Such fun.

Looks like Vamp-boy has gone in first. “Hello Miss Malisse, Admin Fox Harper reporting.”

My face twists with disgust. I don’t like him at all. His voice, his very existence ticks me off. He seems obsequious to me. Ekirei shudders with anticipation. Together… the sea will devour them all. And I’ll be alone. Just me, Ekirei, and the voice.

We’ll have so much fun together.

 

[GoldenrodGirl]

Buddy Lambert
Outside Malisse's Office
Team Pride Grunt

Making sure Clarice wasn't around, and seeing as I had nothing to do, I decided to stick around and see what was so 'special' about these admins. They didn't seem 'special'. They just seemed plain messed up.

But then again, that was what Malisse specialised in. Being messed up.

"G'day, lollies!" An unmistakable voice boomed. The huge Drifblim chair behind the desk swung around to reveal the one and only Malisse, her dark purple lips pulled up at the corners into a knowing smirk, her purple eyes glinting a light lilac.

"First of all, may I congratulate all of you on a well job done in the Team Pride Training Facility Unit. All of your results were impeccable, outstanding, alpha." Malisse snickered, as if the last word were some sort of inside joke.

"Now, you're all wondering why I've called every single one of you to my office, no doubt about it!" Malisse declared, her pearly white fangs still on show. "A rare honour indeed. I can count the number of times I've called people to my office throughout the entirety of my career. But enough about that." Malisse stood up. "I would just like to..." Malisse began as she walked to the window behind her chair, staring down at the streets of Jubilife below.

"I would like to know...what do you think of Pokemon? Do you value them? Or are they nothing but meaningless tools? Each and every one of you, I would like you to answer my question." Malisse announced, turning around to face the admins, daring one of them to go first.

((A swear filter? Really? -.-' By the way, can you put which element admin you guys are in the bold bit please? Thanks~))

 

[Niihyl]

Tora Zephyrine
Team Pride HQ
Water Admin

"G'day, lollies!" A huge Drifblim chair whirled around, revealing the one and only boss-lady.

"First of all, may I congratulate all of you on a well job done in the Team Pride Training Facility Unit. All of your results were impeccable, outstanding, alpha.”

"Now, you're all wondering why I've called every single one of you to my office, no doubt about it! A rare honor indeed. I can count the number of times I've called people to my office throughout the entirety of my career. But enough about that. I would just like to... I would like to know...what do you think of Pokemon? Do you value them? Or are they nothing but meaningless tools? Each and every one of you, I would like you to answer my question." Malisse announced, turning around to face the admins.

“I’ll go first! Pick me!” I say happily. “I love Pokémon. Ekirei’s my friend. My good friend.”

I spread my poncho, revealing the watery demon that is Ekirei. Isn’t he adorable? Even he seems to be scared of boss-lady though. He crawls around and hides on my back.

“I value my Pokémon! I only have one though. Ekirei drowned the others! Hahaha!” I stop, thinking about the lifeless bodies. Tears pool in my eyes, and they fall down my cheeks. I’m still smiling though. “I love them…”

Shut up.

I cease crying. I glare up into boss-lady’s eyes. “But of course. Pokémon are valuable. But sacrifices can always be made.” Finally. I’ve finally shut up. The flights of fancy are such annoyances. Imperfections.

Perfection is boring!!!

Hmph. I hate it when the voice takes over. Stupid voice should stay in my head where she belongs.

 

[lxdarknessxl]

(who's sexist? I'm talking about the girls in the RP. JUST THEM. =P I'm a romantic, so if I WAS sexist, then it'd be a problem.)
((The grunt in here is a NPC, not Buddy.)


Kuro Tsubasa
Going to the head's office
New Admin


Kuro sighed. "So, the demon brings in her first victim."

"What do you have against her?" asked a passing Grunt, scowling at Kuro. At this, Kuro rolled his eyes.

"Let's just say she's a perv to the extent that can make me like how I am right now." Kuro growled, as he walked inside like the others. Listening to the boss's words, Kuro kept his scowl, and spoke. "Pokemon are wonderful. They make great companions, and doesn't naturally end up as criminals. Yea, OFFENCE, oh-glorious-leader."

Kuro crossed his arms, and spoke. "What did you do to make the miss cry, anyway? Either way, I think Sacrofices of Pokemon are lowest of the low. We humans fail to see their magnificence, but rather see them as weapons. Especially people like you. You better hold up your end of our bargain, or I WILL turn on you."

"Damn demon lady has to be my boss..." Kuro grumbled quietly, keeping his eyes away from the boss.

 

[GoldenrodGirl]

Malisse responded to Tora's answer with a mere nod, completely ignoring the girl's emotional breakdown as she turned to Kuro with a single arched eyebrow.

"Temper, temper, dear. Save it for your work. Besides, leave if you wish. I have no intention of keeping those who do not wish to stay." Malisse smirked. "However," Malisse continued. "I believe your bond between you and your loved one will be enough to make you stay. Your ethics don't bother us, as long as you get the job well done."

((Perv? Where did that come from? XD I really should've posted the boss's sign up =_= XD))

 

[FireTypeLover]

Carl Kiozad
Team Pride HQ - Standing Outside Malisse's Office/In Malisse's Office
Fire Admin

A small grin was etched on Carl's face as he stood outside of Mallisse's office. He was finally an admin in Team Pride, after so much intense work in the Training Facility Unit...Carl took his flare gun out of his belt and examined the prized present he received from his parents. If they were living right now, they'd probably be proud...

The door opened and Carl and everyone else entered Malisse's office.

The boss of Team Pride started speaking, at the same time spinning around to face them on her huge Drifblim chair behind her desk. "G'day, lollies!"

"First of all, may I congratulate all of you on a well job done in the Team Pride Training Facility Unit. All of your results were impeccable, outstanding, alpha.” Carl's grin became a bit wider. Having the boss' favor had led him to become very high in this organization...

"Now, you're all wondering why I've called every single one of you to my office, no doubt about it! A rare honor indeed. I can count the number of times I've called people to my office throughout the entirety of my career. But enough about that. I would just like to..." Malisse stood up and stared at Jubilife City out the window.

"I would like to know...what do you think of Pokemon? Do you value them? Or are they nothing but meaningless tools? Each and every one of you, I would like you to answer my question." When Malisse ended speaking, a girl in a poncho with a Phione started explaining his answer. In the middle of her answer, she had an emotional breakdown, but it ended by the time she stopped speaking.

Then, a guy with a T-shirt with a cross on it and long, black hair began yelling at the boss.

Sheesh, my fellow admins don't seem that normal...I hope everyone is more normal than these guys...Carl thought, rolling his eyes. After this thought and after the person talking stopped talking, Carl decided to speak up.

"Pokémon...I used to have so much of them..." Carl sighed. "But now that I've joined Team Pride, I decided to release most of them and now my only one is my dear Infernape..."

"Anyways, to answer the question" Carl said, trying to make his expression look happier. "Pokémon...I value them as good friends that help you in dangerous situations...and like that guy before me said, they are wonderful and make great companions."

Heh, my answer seems like the most normal answer to the boss' question yet...Carl thought with amusement.

 

[Zalck]

Gabriel Gustav
Team Pride HQ- Outside of Malisse's office
New Admin
Electric

Gabriel had been called to the headquarters. This wasn't his first time, either. The dark outside of the building seemed to foreshadow what happened inside of it. All of which Gabe had been a part of at least once. But this time, it was different. He had been called to the top level of the building, to the place where most grunts only dreamed of going. It was the Boss' office. It only made sense, since he had passed the admin test, and been selected. He had heard of many grunts who had fainted on the spot meeting the boss. He knew it was a she, but he didn't know much else about her. Grunts said that a simple look from her would turn one to stone. And if she was angry at you, your head would explode. Gabriel doubted this, however, and would not let it deter him from meeting her with, Dear Arceus, what a terrible pun, Pride.

His ride up the elevator to his floor seemed to take the longest The grunt who operated it recognized Gabe as 'The Fearless Robot' as he had been named by some, because of his unique personality. Gabe didn't think he was robotic, so to speak, but emotion does slow you down, so he showed as little of it as possible. He instead faced each situation with grim determination, and fearless tactics. This made his reputation, and the elevator grunt seemed to shiver at the sight of 'The Fearless Robot.'

The ride was silent, as Gabe didn't want to talk, and neither did the grunt. Gabe just didn't want to, and the elevator grunt was too scared to. He had a bunch of strange grunts passing through today... The Silent Robot not being the first. But the ride was soon over, and Gabe stepped out of the car, to the grunt's releavance.

Gabe wasted no time going to the correct door, and opening it. He was silent as he slipped in, listening to what was happening around him. None of those infront of him seemed to be of interest to him. He decided to wait until he was spoken to, to speak.

 

[Musical Mayhem]

OOC: I smell a Tora-Amelia rivalry coming on... I mean, you did call her a stick insect. Actually, I just think it'd be fun ahhaha. =)

Amelia Ryder
Team Pride HQ-Outside Malisse's office
Grass Admin

Amelia wasn't quite sure how she felt about the strange gathering of people outside of the boss's office. There was only one other girl and she was literally a foot or so shorter than Amelia. She was staring down at the top of her bird's nest of hair and she caught her peek up at Amelia, flashing a pair of wide, innocent blue eyes. Amelia snorted a bit to herself, trying to make sure that the girl couldn't hear her. It wasn't time to pick fights... yet.

The other five admins were all males. Potential mates perhaps? Perhaps... There appeared to be two around Amelia's age. One had shaggy black hair, the other, younger one, was pale, also with black hair, but much tamer than the other's. They were both too short. Amelia gave an inward sigh. No one knew how hard it was for a girl to fetch a guy when they were almost six feet tall.

That was when Amelia felt a pair of eyes on her. She turned back around, finding herself staring at the other girl again. A creepy looking pair of blood-shot eyes were shooting daggers at her. If looks could kill... a delicate shudder actually ran down her spine. What nerve of this miniature poncho-girl to be scaring Amelia! Didn't she know who she was dealing with? Amelia opened her eyes to call her a few swear words and make fun of her poncho when a little grunt opened the door. He looked kind of sad and rejected. Not nice to kick a puppy when it's down... Amelia left the grunt alone and headed into the office with the others.

G'day, lollies!" Okay, what the heck was a lollie? Amelia wondered to herself. A bad feeling rumbled in her stomach as she stared at the bizarre boss-woman standing in front of her.

"First of all, may I congratulate all of you on a well job done in the Team Pride Training Facility Unit. All of your results were impeccable, outstanding, alpha.” A slight twitch of a smile appeared on Amelia's face. Of course her results were impeccable.

"Now, you're all wondering why I've called every single one of you to my office, no doubt about it! A rare honor indeed. I can count the number of times I've called people to my office throughout the entirety of my career. But enough about that. I would just like to..." Malisse stood up and stared dramatically out the window. Amelia took this oppertunity to roll her eyes. Could the boss lady just get on with it? She didn't have all day.

"I would like to know...what do you think of Pokemon? Do you value them? Or are they nothing but meaningless tools? Each and every one of you, I would like you to answer my question." When Malisse stopped speaking, poncho-girl and her Phione, whose blood-shot eyes made it look like a druggie, began giving her answer. And promptly had an emotional breakdown. Weak! Amelia's mind decided, Weak, weak, weak. And then, just as suddenly as she'd teared up, she stopped crying. Perplexing. Perhaps Amelia would have to study this emotional mess and her druggie Phione.

And that's when one of the younger guys started freaking out. Literally freaking out. Also weak. Amelia decided immediately, staring at the crazy boy like he'd lost his mind. Perhaps he had. What was wrong with these people? Showing so much emotion? Especially stupid ones like saddness and anger. Well, they wouldn't catch Amelia doing that. He'd called the boss a perv, sided with the sniffling poncho-girl, and already proven that he didn't want or deserve to be here. Amelia decided that she didn't like angry cross-guy either.

"Pokémon...I used to have so much of them..." A redhead that had escaped Amelia's notice answered, "But now that I've joined Team Pride, I decided to release most of them and now my only one is my dear Infernape..."

"Anyways, to answer the question" He continued, trying to make himself look happier. Amelia thought that he looked like he was trying too hard, but at least he was trying, "Pokémon...I value them as good friends that help you in dangerous situations...and like that guy before me said, they are wonderful and make great companions."

Alright. So she liked one out of the three people who'd spoken already. Red-head was good. Poncho-chick and angry-crossman were not.

And so, Amelia opened her mouth to answer the question, "I like Pokemon better than people," She said slowly, daring the people around her to dispute her opinion, "They don't judge you or say stupid things or yell or cry for no reason. They just love you and stay by your side. My Quinn has always stayed by my side," And then Amelia shrugged, "So, I like Pokemon." And with that, she leaned against the wall and crossed her arms. Her turn to speak was over. Now it was someone else's turn

 

[InnerFlame]

((Dark I believe he’s talking about my character, he’s totally a sexist guy though he’d never say it outloud on purpose. A near drowning, you say? Just don‘t expect him to take it sitting down. Yeah there a swear filter but it in the RPG rules that you can used special way get around it in RP. Such as italicizing one of the letters will makes it show up.))

Fox Harper
Team Pride HQ- Inside of Malisse's office
Psychic Admin

“I would like to know... what do you think of Pokemon? Do you value them? Or are they nothing but meaningless tools? Each and every one of you, I would like you to answer my question.” That was the series of question that was pointed toward the group of eight. In all honest Fox had to wonder about what was the point of the questions that Malisse was asking, the young adult really didn’t see it. Was she analyzing them? He didn’t get the chance to voice his opinion first as the smaller girl cheerfully spoke up to answer.

“…What the hell is wrong with this girl?” Fox thought as his judging eyes fell on her as she spoke. First she’s happy and laughing then suddenly bursting into tears; it was either that time of the month or this chick was either incredibly bipolar. And that was one hideous creature in her pouch but hell as long as it could get things done; it didn’t really matter too much on appearance.

Next some pretty boy spoke up all righteous about how pokemon aren’t naturally criminals… what the hell was he even talking about. Who the fuck thought that having a religious whiner as an Admin of Team Pride was a good idea? Listening to the conversation between him and the lady boss, he was obvious forced here by some threat to his lover or family. Though he couldn’t help but think that if he was so weak he couldn’t protect his ‘loved one’ he wasn’t worth the effort of keeping. He threw annoyingly more closer to glare at him. He didn’t say anything he didn’t feel like getting in a fight; fighting the weak was rather boring and unnecessary.

There wasn’t anything that really stood about the next one to speak, for a minute there he though he would get all sad and pessimistic but he manage to stand in a normal, calm mindset. Fox had marked him as the most normal person here to have spoken at that point; a possibly the only one that wouldn’t be a pain to be around. Probably still a weakling but acceptable.

Then the next girl of the group spoke… For a girl she was saying the right things. And she wasn’t all crazy or emotional like that the first two. He did notice she was tall, she had to be three-four inches tall than himself rather odd for a girl. That didn’t change the fact that was a girl however. As she finished and the room grew quiet he decided to go next and get this over with.

“I surprisingly agree with that last girl, Pokemon are better than people” It was a bit of a surprise for him to be accepting the ideal of a lady but she at least had the right mindset for pokemon. “They‘re stronger and more reliable than any person I‘ve met. Even the weakest pokemon is stronger than the average person. My only complains are weaklings that think their strong just because they have a pokemon. It‘s very annoying. Overall I have no complains about pokemon themselves.”

After saying that Fox didn’t say anything or stirred, he just waited in the same position for this stupid questionnaire to be done with. Then maybe he could find out why they were summoned here in the first place. The nineteen year old would be incredibly pissed if she bought them here to play twenty questions.

 

[GoldenHouou]

Rajiv Frestov
Team Pride HQ- The corridors/ Outside of Malisse's office
Ice Admin

Lonely, lazy steps echoed from the walls of the otherwise empty hallway. Well, there was the occasional grunt rushing past, but Rajiv didn't pay them any heed. They were mere grunts, after all, pawns. They were already toys, belonging to the boss. He was never one to play with used, worn out puppets. No, he wanted shiny new toys which still had the potential to be broken town. Like the other admins.

That was the very reason he had participated in the tests; to get higher, to get his hands on more valuable people. And to get closer to the boss.

Oh yes, the boss. It felt weird, since she was a woman and thus, much less capable of providing challenge, but his final goal... was to have some fun with her. Toy until he was bored and then throw his title and the whole organization away for something else.

Just then, Rajiv heard chatter from somewhere further down the corridor. It was silent, and he couldn't make out a word, but he knew who the people were. The sound came from the boss' office. Those voices were his new 'friends.'

His steps came to a halt for a moment and he lift his gaze, blue eyes scanning the area he was about to enter. The waiting room and the boss' office, with an open door.

Rajiv's lips slowly twisted into a slight, devious grin. A look of malevolence flashed in his eyes as he chuckled, very quietly. Oh, others were already in?

"Such a shame to be late", he mused to himself sarcastically, half out loud, as if he hadn't stalled for time on purpose. For a while he just stood, eyes fixed on the distant backs he could barely make out from the office. Lots of people there, lots of different ideas, ideals.

So many things to find out, so many possible friendships! And as many ways to destroy said friendships. Though, this time, it might not be that easy. It had better not be. These people were part of Team Pride, after all. They were supposed to be proud beings, ones that wouldn't confide to others so easily. Ones that would keep their emotions in check, and pasts a secret.

There'd be a challenge, one he would gladly accept. After all, the bigger the effort, the bigger the price, right?

Right.

Thinking about the game that was about to begin any minute now, Rajiv found himself shaking out of sheer excitement. To think, all those people, all those difficult, strange individuals had gathered just for him. Just to be his playthings. How considerate they were.

He'd need to repay such kindness.

He placed a hand on his forehead and swiped his hair away from his face, his expression changing the moment he lowered his hand.

A smile. A mask.

His weapon.

Rajiv drew in a long breath and took a step forward, then one after that, another, and soon he found himself uncharacteristically almost running to the office's door. He was so excited, these toys better be worth it.

But, just as he was about to enter, he stopped. With a glare toward the people's backs, he took a step backwards. No. Not yet.

After making sure nobody had seen him arrive already, he walked a little to the side and pressed his back against the wall. Its coldness soothed him, and he let out a content sight before becoming focused again. On his right, few meters away was the open door to the office, and he could easily hear his fellow admins' voices. The toys were talking. He wanted to hear what they had to say before entering. He wanted to hear how cute his new sources of joy could be.

He closed his eyes and listened.

“I value my Pokémon! I only have one though. Ekirei drowned the others! Hahaha!” A small pause and the voice, apparently belonging to a girl, continued: “I love them…”

Rajiv raised an eyebrow. Now what was this? An asylum escapee? How stupid. How utterly, utterly stupid, revealing oneself like that.

"Your Pokémon drowned the others? Good for you, now if you had any sort of logic in your pwetty little brain, you'd keep that to yourself. Idiot. Now the others will be wary of you."

Rajiv shook his head. One down. The girl continued speaking, but Rajiv had already decided it wasn't worth it to listen. Then, suddenly, he heard footsteps and instantly focused his sight back on the corridor he had just come from. Someone was coming. A guy.

No, wait... Rajiv squinted. Yeah, it was a guy. A black haired guy. Just with a pretty face. How... disturbing.

He snorted and started walking towards the guy, passing him just as he spoke to another passerby grunt. He couldn't let the man see he was eavesdropping, after all, so he had to pretend to be someone random. And, luckily, neither seemed to notice nor care about his presence. But then again, why would they? How could they know who he was? To them he might just as well be another grunt.

As the man had entered, Rajiv turned around and marched back on his spot, practically throwing his back against the wall again. Stupid pretty boy, interrupting him like that. Hopefully he didn't miss anything.

"Pokemon are wonderful. They make great companions, and doesn't naturally end up as criminals. Yea, OFFENCE, oh-glorious-leader."

Rajiv sighed. Well, at least he didn't reveal how messed up he was right off the bat like someone.

"What did you do to make the miss cry, anyway? Either way, I think Sacrofices of Pokemon are lowest of the low. We humans fail to see their magnificence, but rather see them as weapons. Especially people like you. You better hold up your end of our bargain, or I WILL turn on you."

Rajiv rubbed his forehead with two, long fingers. His face bore the expression of someone tired, like he has just returned from a hard day at the Day Care center, taking care of babies.

Well.

"Either you're really good at keepin' your true self a secret or... you're a sissy. A boring kid, way out of your league. I don't want to play with little kids. This is a game for big boys, toddlers like you might get a few boo-boos too many if they hang around for too long. But I'll keep an eye on you. I'll give you a chance..."

But what was that talk about crying? Did the psycho girl cry? Okay, that was it, she was definitely out.

He skipped some of the following conversation, humming to himself and waiting for a new, unfamiliar voice to speak up. Luckily, he didn't have to wait for long.

"Pokémon...I used to have so much of them..." A sigh. "But now that I've joined Team Pride, I decided to release most of them and now my only one is my dear Infernape..."

"Well boohoo, get on with it."

"Anyways, to answer the question. Pokémon...I value them as good friends that help you in dangerous situations...and like that guy before me said, they are wonderful and make great companions."

"For your sake, and mine, I really hope that's just you pretending to be all goody-two-shoes. Because seriously? What the **** are you two doing in an evil organization, if you're all about ~friendship~? **** you."

Rajiv shook his head and mumbled, half out loud: "But I'll give you a chance too..." So, again, he settled to waiting.

"I like Pokemon better than people"

"Oh great, another chick."

"They don't judge you or say stupid things or yell or cry for no reason. They just love you and stay by your side. My Quinn has always stayed by my side."

Rajiv glanced at the direction of the door to his right. He couldn't believe this. He had to laugh. Not out loud, but in his mind. He was almost chocking. "See, guys? That's more like it. You ****ers are being one-upped by a freaking woman! I like that attitude, it's fun to bring down people like that. I like people with balls. You're good, woman. For now."

“I surprisingly agree with that last girl, Pokemon are better than people. They‘re stronger and more reliable than any person I‘ve met. Even the weakest pokemon is stronger than the average person. My only complains are weaklings that think their strong just because they have a pokemon. It‘s very annoying. Overall I have no complains about pokemon themselves.”

Rajiv grinned in triumph. Yes, another one! Another proper toy!

"Be glad my friend, you just became part of something big. You and that chick. And the others? Eh. Well, they're here, so I might as well play with them a bit. As practice before I move on to you two. or somethin'. Or maybe... maybe I could teach the others a small lesson, eh? Yeah, sounds like a deal."

He waited still, but when nobody else spoke for a while, he pushed himself away from the wall and smirked. Finally, it was time for him to join his new 'teammates'. With a cough to clear his throat, he snapped an interested, excited look on his face and walked inside.

"Hey!" He shouted cheerily, one hand up in the air as a salute, "Sorry I'm late. I didn't miss anything, did I?" He looked around the room, eying each and every individual over carefully, with the look of a curious puppy examining its surroundings in a new house.

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OOC: I know this is long, sorry. But it's your own fault, so much had already happened XD

EDIT: Forgot to add the name and stuff at the beginning. Fixed now.

 

[GoldenrodGirl]

((A lolly is what you guys call a lollipop XD))

Buddy Lambert
Outside Malisse's Office
Grunt

Malisse? Asking about the value of Pokemon? I snickered quietly. Why the hell was she interrogating these mind-fucks anyway? It was pointless answering, since with Malisse, only her opinion mattered. So what the hell was up with this bullsh!t?

Just as I was about to move a little closer, some tall guy with long black hair raced past and flew into the office. I quickly darted back, and watched the guy from afar. Seemed I hadn't been the only one lurking around, since the door to the waiting room hadn't opened for quite a while now. This guy had to be one of the admins.

Inching closer, as silently as I could, I couldn't help but wonder what Malisse was building everything up to. Even I couldn't resist the temptation.

And I was just about to find out...

"Alright." Malisse nodded after everybody's answers. "That's all. You may go now."

...That all that fuss has been made for nothing.

"Oh, but," Malisse suddenly interrupted. "One more thing. Please drop your Pokemon at lab 2 for their health test. Our scientists will be very gentle, so there's no need to worry. Buddy will show you the way." Malisse finally ended, the door to her office sliding open, and sliding shut as soon as the last admin had stepped out.

My cue to play kiss-ass.

"Alright you guys, I'll take you to the lab, no need to worry, it's just a basic medical exam that's more of a formality than an actual check up so we don't get sued or some sh!t." I sighed, leading them through the main office out into the hallway and towards Dr. F's lab.

Alright, what the fuck? Where the hell had I managed to get that from?! 'Just a formality'?! Whatever. As long as these jokers liked it, fine by me. I just needed to spin whatever sh!t they wanted to hear as long as they let me get my job done.

But really? What was this health test Malisse had gone on about? Nobody took some health test every time they joined, as if Team Pride cared enough! Besides, Dr. F didn't even specialise in Pokemon health. If you wanted your Pokemon treated, you went to lab 4, the lab where my friend Roxie worked, since she specifically specialised in Pokemon health and well being. There was no medical centre or sick bay for Pokemon, so if you or your Pokemon were ill, you went to lab 4 to see Roxie.

If you wanted to get your head ripped off and the blood running through your body to be replaced by spaghetti sauce, you went to lab 2 for Dr. F. The meaning of the F unknown.

Most likely fucked up.

 

[lxdarknessxl]

(By pervy, Kuro was talking about being forced to look like a girl sometimes)


Kuro Tsubasa
Going to the head's office
New Admin



"Whatever. As long as you keep your word." Kuro spoke as he walked out of the room, keeping his cold look. When the door closed, his face loosened, turning into an angellic smile. "I apologise for how I behaved, everyone. However, it's best to seem angered when threatening an enemy, no?"

His hair was long for a boy, but short for a girl. Atleast, that's what the others could see, anyway. "My name is Kuro Tsubasa. It's a pleasure to meet you all."

After saying that, he then turned towards the grunt. "Lead away to the, as known by most, completely non-medical lab, sir. I know that no criminal organisation would ever give these treatment, and that nobody would dare sue the criminal organisation, especially if they are in it."

Kuro began to chuckle, when a familiar voice spoke up. "If you want to lie to him, you better do better than that. This kid can-"

"Mary, if you would, please do not give out information about me. Any one of them has the potential to become an enemy. Knowing is half the fight." Kuro interrupted, and the female grunt closed her mouth, frowning. "Oh come on, don't be like that. We won't be partners anymore, we might as well make good use of the memories, not resent them."

"Eh, you're right. See you again sometime, Kuro." Mary smiled, before going on her way.

"Well, we should be going as well. Please lead the way... I'm sorry, I do not believe I caught your name yet." Kuro said, looking to Buddy.

 

[GoldenrodGirl]

((...What are you going on about?! I know that's been mentioned before, but Team Pride would never do something so...so...superficial XD))

Buddy Lambert
Team Pride Hallways
Grunt

What the fuck is this d!ckwad going on about?! Talking like he's a fucking king and we should all kiss his ass! Oh well, best to play dumb as always.

"Uhhh, Dr. F isn't called a doctor for nothing!" I frowned, tilting my head sideways and speaking slowly as if the guy was fucking retarded. "I should probably heal my Pokemon too." I muttered to myself, searching for my Pokeballs on attatched on my belt, just for good measure. If there was one thing I'd always been good at, it was pretending.

"...I'm sorry, I do not believe I caught your name yet." The moron finally finished after much laughing, sighing, smiling and Arceus knows what else.

I do not believe I threw it, asshole!

"Let's get going." I muttered, not bothering to answer the question, trudging forwards to Lab 3.

*******************************************************

Finally, minutes later, we had reached the entrance of Lab 3, standing outside the doors, its windows fogged up so nothing inside could be seen. The read streaks and splatters looked dangerously close to blood, and what one would hope was just paint, but was in fact, dried spaghetti sauce.

"Hey, F, you in? Got a job from the boss!" I announced, rapping on the door. Finally, they buzzed, and slowly slid apart, revealing...

An old man. A man with shocking white hair, spiky and standing at odd angles, as if the man had been involved in some form of explosion or had been electrocuted. He wore a white lab coat, thick lab goggles, red rubber gloves and black boots.

"WELCOME!" The man yelled at the top of his lungs, before racing forward and hugging all of the admins just as I hopped back out of his group hug.

"OooooOOoohh!!! You're finally here! Look, look, Alexa, they're finally here!" The man squealed with delight, bouncing up and down as he gestured for the dark-skinned woman with light purple hair to come over. She too wore a lab coat and lab goggles, but the similarities ended there.

"Congratulations, F." Alexa sighed as she rolled her eyes, before noticing me, her eyes lighting up. "Oh, hey Buddy!" She grinned. "Job from the boss, eh?" She smiled knowingly.

"H-How'd you know?" I asked, shocked. I'd only just discovered my promotion less than an hour ago, how did the others find out?!

"Word travels fast, Buddy." Alexa winked one golden eye. "Let's just say Lyndsay managed to eavesdrop earlier when she was dusting Clarice's cat ornaments on her desk earlier." She rolled her eyes before waving goodbye as she returned to the depths of the lab.

Speaking of the lab, today it seemed...different. Something about it seemed off. It was the usual metal space mixed with neon colours thanks to all the experiments, with the smell of spaghetti and meatballs fresh in the air, just as always. But...something was lingering with that smell. Something different.

"Alright, hand over your Pokemon!" F roared, giving his usual trademark evil mad-scientist laughter that he did every five seconds to prove he was a real mad scientist. "Medical exam time!" He screeched with joy, like a child who'd had one too many rollercoaster rides along with being on a sugar rush.

"Yeah, F, medical exam only." I rolled my eyes. "Nothing else fishy. Or Alexa will tell me, and I'll tell-"

"No, please!" Dr. F gasped, clutching at his proposterous hair. "I promise I won't! Don't-"

"-Santa Claus." I smirked. Despite being an incredibly skilled scientist, F somehow still believed in Santa. No, worshipped him. He just refused to believe the old fat dude was just a myth made up by desperate peasants in the middle ages. It was pretty fucked up, but it did the trick when you wanted things to speed up.

"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Dr. F howled. "Alright, alright, c'mon then! Before I change my mind!" He added through gritted teeth.

I turned to the admins. "Okay, show's over. Hand him over the goods and let's get outta here." I sighed, waiting for them to provide their Pokeballs.

 

[lxdarknessxl]

(sorry for the short post, I didn't have much to put.)

Kuro Tsubasa
Going to the head's office
New Admin

"See, I told you dude's a total nutcase." Kuro said, rolling his eyes. Of course, he was putting up his facade again. Looking very bored, he pulled out the pokeball with his beloved Honchkrow inside, and handed it to the strange doctor. "Well, not exactly, but as I said, completely non-medical. With a guy like this as the doctor, it CAN'T be medical."

The Honchkrow was caught a long time ago, yet although it was very loyal, not to mention powerful, it was far too loyal, and risked its life for Kuro, no matter how many times Kuro told him to stop doing something like that. His Honchkrow would gladly give up his life it meant helping Kuro walk one more step. THAT was the only reason Kuro was hesitent to keep this Honchkrow. Maybe staying with Kuro would only cause it pain...

 

[GoldenrodGirl]

"Hell-o? I am here, y'know." Dr. F huffed, snatching the Pokeball and stuffing it into his lab coat pocket, muttering something about the young ones of today being way too arrogant for their own good.

 

[Niihyl]

(OOC): Lol, I have to kinda agree with Buddy. Kuro is an annoying goody two shoes. How’d he get into a group of villains again? Don’t be offended by my active hate of him. I hate everyone.

??? Why does Serebii censor tee? and hee? I can't giggle annoyingly? WHAT THE ****?

Tora Zephyrine
Team Pride ~ Hallways
Admin de l’eau

Medical exam? Wah, I hate doctors. Too many poky things. Oh well. Ekirei would eat him!

Listen!

*** ***, Voice is angry because I didn’t let her control for too long.

Listen to him!

Girly-boy? Who called boss-lady a perv and hates her? Ooh, wonder what happened. *Giggle*, doesn’t seem to be her style.

"Whatever. As long as you keep your word. I apologize for how I behaved, everyone. However, it's best to seem angered when threatening an enemy, no?"

The way he talks. Pisses me off. An enemy? We’re all friends here!

"My name is Kuro Tsubasa. It's a pleasure to meet you all."

"Lead away to the, as known by most, completely non-medical lab, sir. I know that no criminal organization would ever give these treatment, and that nobody would dare sue the criminal organization, especially if they are in it." And then he starts laughing. Or chuckling? Whatever! Oh, he’s still talking?

"Mary, if you would, please do not give out information about me. Any one of them has the potential to become an enemy. Knowing is half the fight," he interrupts some girl.

Not so stupid as he first appears ‘eh? But blabbing all about it. Moron.

"Well, we should be going as well. Please lead the way... I'm sorry, I do not believe I caught your name yet,” the boy says, looking at the grunt.

“Let’s get going,” the grunt says, with a slight flash of… anger? Distaste.

Not listening to him anymore. I keep an eye on the others. They don’t seem to talk as much. One of them catches my eye. He has funny clothes on. All colorful and shiny. Lines down his clothing. Geeky.

We got to Lab 3. And inside was a complete madman! He was funny! And was afraid of Santa Claus? I like him. What a funny man.

“Hiya sir! You must be the doctor! I don’t have any Poke-balls though, Ekirei doesn’t need… well, he doesn’t like them. Watch out! He’ll rip your head off!” I pull Ekirei off my leg. My watery little fiend scowls, his bloodshot eyes whirling around. Sharp, toxic teeth protrude from his mouth. Ooh, I hope he doesn’t hurt the funny doctor too much…

“Here ya go!” I hold Ekirei out. He shudders, watery hands morphing into claws, then back to blobs.

 

[FireTypeLover]

Carl Kiozad
Near the doctor-ish guy's office
Fire Admin

Carl walked out the door to the hallways after a few more admins answered Malisse's question. The angry guy who had started yelling at Malisse had introduced himself as Kuro Tsubasa. Carl decided not to introduce himself for many of these admins seemed very strange and definitely not normal at all.

Carl followed the grunt to the place where they were supposed to go for their exam. A strange doctor named Dr. F greeted them by screaming 'WELCOME' at them, shocking Carl. Carl sighed.

Jeez, not much people in here are normal...first that girl in a poncho, then that Kuro boy, as he calls himself, and now this crazy doctor guy...Carl thought, shaking his head. It seemed Kuro , as he had called himself, agreed with him, as he said out loud what Carl thought, except a bit more extreme.

Kuro handed over his Pokéball to Dr. F. Carl took his Pokéball out of his pocket and stared at it for a few seconds. Hesitantly, he handed it over to the doctor. He hoped the nutcase, as Kuro called him, would take good care of his Infernape, for his Infernape was now his only friend in the world.

(Rushed a bit for this post, but I think it came out decent)