[COLLAPSE="Irruption"]
-Xiroey teeters left then right before finally falling unconscious on top of his own torture table-
-Mehcanicat pokes him-
Mechanicat: *psst*
-poke-
Vexus: No good. he's out.
-Mechanicat moans sadly-
Mechanicat: Mmm. I had looked forward to giving him grief once the match was done.~
Vexus: Later.
For now we have other things to discuss.
Mechanicat: Hmm...?
Now? But...
Vexus: I know. Much of the board is away.
But I'm afraid this can't wait.
Mechanicat: They've found our location.
-Vexus nods-
Vexus: Unfortunately we miscalculated in bringing him here so soon.
It was our initial plan to incapacitate that sister of his before bringing him into our quarters. But it appears she still lives with Smashfan's group.
Mechanicat: It seems unreasonable that she's be able to track him this far
underground.
Vexus: *sigh*
If it were any other person, Yes.
But I'm afraid the Eon's have an especially acute sense for each other.
-Mechanicat fiddles with one of his tools-
Mechanicat: How soon?
Vexus: From Smashfan's current position I give it about 3 days.
-Mechanicat curses-
Mechanicat: Do you know how long it takes to get these fools in line for an actual assault!?
Vexus: I know.
-He walks over to Xiroey, and takes something out of his pocket. After waving it under his nose again, Xiroey shoots up, then gags.
Vexus: Wario's socks.
They make quite a potent Smellingsalt.
Xiroey: *cough* What's the big Idea?
Who shoved that piece of trash under my--
Vexus: Latios. It appears we have use for you again.
-Xiroey stops-
Xiroey: Yeah? *cough*
What is it?
And I go by "Xiroey" while I'm like this by the way.
Vexus: Very well...
-Vexus waves over to a chair-
Vexus: Please sit.
-Xiroey does as he's told-
Vexus: Now first, We'd like to congratulate you on your win against Diamond Tiara. It was very well played. That surprise Earthquake at the end is
exactly the kind of unpredictability we're looking for.
Xiroey: Yeah?
So what's this plan of yours then?
Mechanicat: *purrs* Nice and to the point.
I like this one.
-Vexus shushs him-
Vexus: The hour draws neigh.
You know of Smashfan and his party correct?
Xiroey: ... Yeeeeaaah.
We
did sorta travel together for almost a year.
Vexus: Good.
Then you also know of their weaknesses.
-Xiroey stops for a second to think-
Xiroey: From the best of my knowlege:
- Mari is afraid of Ghosts, and has an overwhelming desire to protect everyone.
- Muhti is sneaky and cunning, but it shouldn't be too difficult to press his buttons in an actual fight.
- Typhlosion seems like a nice guy at first but he'll lose his temper quickly if his friends are in danger
- Glicor hates ice and--
-Vexus stops him there-
Vexus: Good good. That's quite enough.
We're not the ones who'll need this information.
-Xiroey looks confused-
Xiroey: Okay. So why do you ask then?
Mechanicat: Smashfan and his cohorts will be at our very doorstep within the week. We'll be sending you and certain of our most trusted members out to... "greet" him when he arrives.
Vexus: You know his weaknesses.
And also, we've noticed you have certain...
capabilities that make you quite useful in team assaults.
Xiroey: You want me to play
support.
Vexus: You'll be the general of this organized group of baddies.
I trust you'll not fail us.
-Xiroey salutes-
Xiroey: Whatever pleases the Plague Union, Sir's.
-Vexus chuckles-
Vexus: You'll leave at daybreak.
Take this opportunity to rest and think up a strategy.
-Xiroey waves his hand-
Xiroey:
Strategy?
No need. I already have one.
After traveling with these buffoons as long as I have, it shouldn't be too hard thinking up a way to tear them apart.
Vexus: Good. I'll leave you to it.
-The meeting comes to a close.-
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[COLLAPSE="Duplicity"]
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Saffron City - The Next Day
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-Mari walks back into her hotel room, refreshed after her first hot shower in weeks-
Mari: Oooh Mobius, that was
nice...
-She falls down on the nice pillowy bed, and lets of all her worries fade away.
Mari: So nice...
-Mari lays like that for a while, enjoying the sweet comfort of not being on the move. The relief of not having to watch her back-
Mari: If I had known Saffron City was a Safe Zone, I'd have come here ages ago--
-Mari's senses go on high alert. She doesn't move, but she alows her senses to feel around the room.-
Mari: (Someone's here...)
(???): Relax Mari. I mean you no harm.
-Mari shoots up. Xiroey has barely enough time to inhale before mari shoves a knife under his throat-
Xiroey: Heh~
Impressive reaction time as usual Mar.
-Mari glares at him hatefully-
Mari: What do you want
trator?
-Xiroey laughs-
Xiroey: Heheh.
You fling these insults around as if I ever had a choice in the matter.
-The knife inches closer-
Mari: What do you want?
Xiroey: *gulp*
Actually... I came to check up on you.
-Mari blinks back shock. She wasn't excpecting that kind of response.-
Mari: Why should I believe you?
-Xiroey breaths deeply, then closes his eyes.-
Xiroey: ... Spirit?
-Mari's Bracelet glows faintly-
Spirit:
Brother...?
That you?
Mari: Yeah. It's him.
Though I wouldn't get too excited.
He's with
them now.
-Spirit pauses for a second.-
Spirit:
Hmm...
This is interesting indeed...
Mari: Yeah?
What's intersting...?
Spirit:
I sense darkness in him...
Yet no evil clouds his heart.
-Mari drops the knife-
Mari: X-xiro...?
-Xiroey grins-
Xiroey: How ya been Mar?
-Mari pulls him into a tight hug-
Mari: Xiro! You have no idea how worried we all were!
When Smashfan brought us all here you suddenly weren't there and--
...
Why is your hair black?
-Xiroey looks up-
Xiroey: Ooh...
Yeah, that. I can change it back if you like...
Mari: No. It's fine.
I was just...
WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN!?!
Xiroey: *choaking*
Might help if you stopped squezing me first...
-Mari lets him go-
Mari: Oh... Sorry.
Xiroey: *gasp*
Okay, you're not going to believe this...
-Mari sits down on her bed-
Mari: ...
Xiroey: I met up with two of the Plague heads.
The've appointed me as their head general.
-Mari's eyes go wide for a second-
Mari: Xiro... Thats...
Xiroey: I
know.
They trust
me to lead the main assault.
Mari: ..But you won't... Right?
Xiroey goes silent-
Mari: ...You're not actually going to do it!?
Spirit:
It makes sense when you think about it.
-Mari snaps-
Mari: Yeah!? And what if they find out he's been faking all this time?
We have NO idea where the Plague is located. He'd be all alone and--
Xiroey: Actually, odds are my Sister has been looking for me this entire time. She probably knows, so you can ask her.
Mari: Wait... So that means...
-stops-
NO! that doesn't answer my question.
Why would you go with an attack against your friends?
We need you here so we can--
Spirit:
As long as my brother leads the first assault, he can spread dissent amonst his own ranks. We'd be able to blast through the first wave and make it into Plague territory like cake.
Xiroey: [continuing where Spirit left off] Don't worry.
Once the First wave goes up in smoke, I'll rejoin up with Smashfan and your group.
The Palgue won't know what hit em'
They'll be left wondering what could've possibly went wrong with their attack, and that should throw them off ballance.
Spirit:
Plus, lets not forget the advantage of easy passage.
We should have no problem invading Plague territory if my brother is to lead the main assault.
Mari: *sigh*
Looks like Smash's group has its' first double agent.
Xiroey: Heheh~
They won't know what hit em.
-Xiroey peeks out the window-
Xiroey: ...Every second I'm out of my room is a risk that they'll notice I'm gone.
I need to head back.
-Xiroey prepares to leave-
Mari: WAIT!
-Xiroey pauses-
Mari: ...Good luck.
And don't do anything stupid okay?
-Xiroey smiles-
Xiroey: We'll meet up again before long.
Enjoy your vacation!
-With that, Xiroey vanishes inside his dark orb-
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