The Dark...dense...scary As..., Ok I think we all get the picture

[Zephyr]

Kichi sent out Apple and Pachi to use flash.

"Ok I think its safe if I abondon my habit." He returned all of his other pokemon into their pokeballs. "Ok now we should get going."

[Diaruga]

The flash attack helped light up the forest a little. Haruka's still a little nervous, though... I wonder what there is out in here?

[Zephyr]

"Haruka don't be nervous absolutely nothing will happen here."

[Diaruga]

"Sure..." said Haruka.
As if on cue, a came out of nowhere and faced you two. That's funny, Jibacoil don't live in the wild, and this isn't even a place where Magnemite can be found...

Nonetheless, the Pokemon's appearance scares the heck out of Haruka.

"Aaaag!" she shouts.

[Zephyr]

"Geez your fear must really get to your sanity." Kichi stared at the Jibacoil. Kichi took out Zaru's pokeball but then realizes that he already has 2 pokemon out. Its hard for him to keep track of 3 pokemon. There is only one thing to do. "Haruka for a temporary while look after Pachi." Kichi returned Apple to darken the forest abit. "Zaru, don't attack unless ordered to." Zaru smiled as he comes out.

[Diaruga]

"Jibacoil!" shouted a voice, "Don't go scouting without my orders first!"

"Coil," said Jibacoil, turning obediently to the direction from which the voice came.

A man steps from some bushes. He's very tall--far taller than you--has wild, gray hair and serious yellow eyes. He's wearing an odd getup--sort of like stylized yellow footie pajamas.

"If the two of us got seperated, that would be the end of it," the man continues, "I doubt that either of us would make it out alive on our own power."

"Ji," said Jibacoil.

So far, the man hasn't noticed you. Maybe you should let him know you're not just chopped liver?

[Zephyr]

Kichi stared at the man. He returned Zaru and brought Apple out again to use flash he stared at the strange man.

"Do you have a pajama fetish or something?" said Kichi out loudly.

[Diaruga]

The man jumps and notices you at last.

"No," he replies, "If you must know, it's... oh, never mind..."

The man thinks for a bit before speaking again.

"I am trying to get to a mansion on the other side of the woods, but I'm having difficulty finding my way..." said the man, "My name is Zero. I would appreciate your assistance and will reward you for your trouble, but you don't have to help if you don't want to."

[Zephyr]

"Actually this would benefit. Haruka here won't go crazy with more people and pokemon, I guess you have our help then."

[Diaruga]

Zero laughed. His laugh was a little unnerving.


"Thanks very much. Jibacoil, come on back."

Zero recalled his Jibacoil and waited for you to lead the way.

[Zephyr]

Kichi looked at Haruka. Kichi then looked around and then sighed.

"Lets get going soon." Kichi started to lead the path.

[Diaruga]

You walk, and walk. Haruka is clinging to your arm nervously and Zero appears to be deep in thought. Therefore, it's quite startling when a buzzes by and almost smacks into you!

[Zephyr]

Kichi (And Haruka most likely) Nearly jumped out of their skin. Apple and Pachi were nearly on the verge of screaming.

"Few only a combee. Unless...its hive is near by."

[Diaruga]

"Let's hope not," said Zero, "Would you light to fight it or shall I?"

[Zephyr]

"Go right ahead."