Not Quite Right (Mod/Open)

[Jay]

Rosa blinked a moment. Well... Miggy always called her a princess... but that was just Miggy being funny.....like he usually was..."Miggy calls me a princess, but he's a knight," she giggled a little at the thought. "But... I think Felis is....er... we're... Nobles...." she finished the sentence trying to think it through as she said it. "And... um... I ... Forest Castle?" she tried using the name unsure if that was what it was really called .-. oi... she needed to learn more when she got back home....

Dash seemed to look towards Moon moving up the walls and nodded his head. Releasing his suction cups, he quickly moved to grab onto the other pokemon still fearful that he'd end up falling by accident >~<...............Sheryl watched and was ready to use Psychic if she had to to keep them both from falling...........

[Snow Soul]

Rikka listened and nodded. Yeah they needed to get her home as soon as possible. Finishing the braid she tied it off and gave the girl a hug. Letting go she grinned. "Well Me and my pokemon will escort you home ok? If your Brother is a noble then you are too." Rikka debated quickly on what she should tell the girl. Her brother should have filled her in on the dangers with out an adult. Deciding it was best to fill the girl in she turned her around gently. "Next time you leave the castle you have to have someone with you. I told teh world was different right? Well the people who were mad at the last ruler are angery. They don't like nobles. So we don't want anything bad to happen to you ok? You could even send for me if you wanted. I could take you where ever you wanted to go." Rikka worried for this sweet hearted girl. Hopefully Rikka could keep her safe from the people who would do her harm.


Moon bounced underneath the Treecko catching him. <Hold on tight were gonna go down fast.> Bouncing back down the wall she slid down them trying to slow her momentum. Upon reaching the bottom she landed and stumbled slightly. Next time she was not speaking until the pokemon was on the ground. Laying down she didn't even wait for the Treecko to get off. Her feet hurt now from all that sliding against the stones. <Eh Sorry for making you look down Dash.>

[Jay]

A sudden odd look came into Rosa's eye... It was something.... beyond defeated, really............beyond any sort of explanatory hurt..... Her teal eyes shifted downwards, and she slowly sucked in air. "I....." she tried unsure of her own words at that point. In another moment, Silence's cat moved through the area, and all Rosa could do was sit there. "I...." she tried again and fell silent once more. "I... wanted to....." a well of tears was now at the bring of spilling out, and Rosa was fighting it back with all of her conscious being. "I... wanted to prove to them...... that I could be ok....." she sucked in a large gulp of air and all but choked on it.

"I never meant to get so far from home, and then when I got here I thought it would be ok, and I wasn't scared, but if there are people but...but Felis said and but... he wanted to me to stay home or go with Miggy when I wanted out but I didn't want that. I wanted to be able to go out alone and see things without being followed and I'm ten now, and it's not fair and...." words were spilling from Rosa like someone had turned on a faucet in her mind and had forgotten to turn it off again. She was fighting back the sudden raw emotion that was seething in her, yet it was doing no good and only seemed to make it worse in the end of things.

Dash breathed inwards and slowly breathed out again shaking his head and slowly getting off Moon. <I didn't know I'd freeze like that when I looked down....> the Treecko stated rather embarrassed then and there.

[Snow Soul]

Rikka blinked as she lost her happiness at talking about home. Moving Night from her lap she gathered the girl up as she started to cry. Holding her close she rocked her slowly from side to side. Rikka listened quietly and gently stroked her hair. "Its ok. Independence is a good feature. It means your growing up well. But with the times the way it is people want to hurt nobles. Think about it Rosa. If your close to your brother what do you think will happen if someone hurts you? Wouldn't that make your Brother or Miggy sad?" Carefully she used her sleeve to wipe away some of the tears. Murmuring softly she hugged the girl close.

"Ok so you just wanted to be alone for a little while? How bout going to Paradise Island. Thats a nice place. You could go to the Garden and be with the pokemon or go swiming maybe. Hmmm. How bout once we get back we ask your Brother if I can take you to Paradise Island? That would be fun right?" She didn't like seing this girl so put out because her brother worried for her safety. Hopefully it would be alright for Rikka to take her to Paradise Island. The girl needed to experience a little of the world and Paradise Island was a pretty safe place. Rikka could claim the girl was her younger sister or something to keep the others from knowing she was a noble.

Moon nodded and smiled. <Heh. Well now you know. Don't go climbing things unless you know you will have a soft landing if you fall.> Looking at her front paws she gently started to lick them. She would get Rikka to look at them when she was done soothing the little girl.

[Jay]

Rosa was slow to cool but eventually did seem to relax and took the thoughts to mind as best she could.... She knew Felis worried.... and.... and she understood why.... because... he didn't want her to...... A shiver went over the young girl as that vague memory was trying to shove itself to the front of her mind.

Instead of letting it happen, she tried to desperately shoo it away again and forced somewhat of a quiet thought on what Rikka had suggested... Paradise Island.... she'd heard about it.. it was like one big play ground, kinda.... Felis had talked about it once....It... might be fun....ya... it could be......

Rosa breathed in and then breathed out again rather quietly. "..................I'm probably worrying Felis and Miggy...................................a lot........." she said rather quietly taking it fully into thought for the first time in a while.

Dash seemed to slowly nod a bit at Moon before looking back up the wall again. <Sometimes I wish I could fly... then I could land on something higher up rather than having to climb it...> he sighed a bit. Sheryl seemed to be looking around for something... what had that been just now... she was sure she'd felt something... off........

[Snow Soul]

Rikka rocked her gently as she started to calm down a bit. As she shivered Rikka pulled off her scarf and wrapped it gently around the girl's neck so she didn't choke her. But it would keep her warm. Listening she patted the girl's shoulder gently. "Now. We will get you home and then we shall ask your brother if we can go to paradise island." Rikka liked that idea more and more. It would let the girl travel a little and she wouldn't be in danger by her self. Her gaze went to Sheryl and wondered what was wrong. Reaching a free hand over she tapped Night's head gently. Night nodded and headed outside to see what was going on. Quietly he hid in the shadows while looked about.

Caerus caught Night's look and started to look around also though looked more like he was looking for something. Moon stood up and patted Treecko's head as she noticed Night moving outside. Spotting Sheryl's look she headed to the door and hid in the shadows watching outside. Rikka looked up and saw her Wingulls headed down. Pulling out their poke-balls she returned them and popped the balls in her pocket. Cyndaquil seemed to have fallen asleep after all the excitement so she returned her too. "Would you like to get going? Moon can get us anywhere we want to go. And I can carry you if you would like to take a nap." Rikka would rather get Rosa home before any rebel realized a princess had wondered away from her Castle.

[Jay]

Again, the Gastly felt something off... her eyes were chasing around the area rather carefully looking for the source of whatever it was....After a few seconds, she finally looked back towards the two females. She... wanted to get out of this place... something in it was unnerving her.....Dash seemed to watch Sheryl and found himself confused....what was wrong?

Rosa breathed in and breathed out again rather slowly. "Ok...." she said quietly thinking about home again... It'd be good... to be home....."I... think I can walk for now...." she said before slowly noticing Sheryl. "Sheryl... what's wrong?" she asked looking towards the Gastly, yet the Gastly simply shook her form for now.

[Snow Soul]

Moon looked back at Gastly and watched her. <Lets get them out of here. Try to calm down. We don't need to freak out Rosa.> Moon already knew that Rikka was on alert, but she was good at not showing anything. Moon looked at Dash and smiled. <How bout you get Rosa to put you back in your ball. You could probably use a rest after that fright.> She didn't want to alarm the Treecko either since he was still young.

Rikka nodded even as she caught Sheryl's eyes darting around the tower. Moving carefully she slid everything back into her bag and pulled it on. "I'll carry you a little ways and if you haven't fallen asleep then I'll let you walk.You seemed to have traveled a lot." Rikka smiled softly and kept the girl in her arms as she stood up. Moon spotted Rikka getting ready to move out and slipped outside to see if the other two had spotted anything outside.

[Jay]

Rosa blinked but slowly nodded. "Ok..." she answered back... She... She could...er.. wouldn't mind.... She squirmed a little as Rikka stood up but then settled again as her small frame seemed to relax upon being carried. Dash looked towards Moon and turned his head to one side and then the other before nodding his head. Ya... he was tired... Walking over towards Rosa and Rikka, he stared up for a moment before making a motion to himself. Rosa turned her head slowly and then pulled out the Treecko's ball before returning him. Sheryl breathed in and then out again trying to clear her thoughts. She would not panic... no... she was cool... yes.....calm.....

[Snow Soul]

Rikka smiled as she squirmed a bit then got comfortable. Once Dash was put away Rikka nodded her head to the door for Sheryl. "Alrighty. Lets get going." Smiling she walked out teh door and took a Quickl look around. "Okie Dokie. Moon were headed to the Forest Castle! Remember where we passed it?" Moon looked over at Rikka and nodded her head. She could get them there. Looking at the Growlithe she decided to make sure he kept near them. They didn't have time to go looking for them. <Caerus you have to stay with us. As a great Adventurer it is your Job to help us stay safe.> Caerus nodded and looked slightly serious. Hurring to Rikka's side he looked about to keep her and Rosa safe.

Moon leaped forward and ran in front of Rikka. Walking at a semi fast pace she headed in the direction they had come which would lead them to the Forest Castle. Though they would probably have to camp for the night near the Haunted Grove. Ugh. She didn't want to go near that place again. Maybe if they walked fast enough they could camp near Arcane Temple. It wasn't that far from the Haunted Grove. And Rikka was a fast Walker. Maybe the girl would take a nap while they walked. Looking back she noticed Rikka had already started to follow her. Night fell in last so that he could watch everyone's backs. He didn't want Rikka to get hurt because she wanted to help a little girl.

[Jay]

Rosa found herself watching the scenery go by as they walked away from the tower. Her eyes trailed back towards the large tower as she made a mental note of it. If she could... she'd like to go back and see the top someday... though... she'd need a flying pokemon.... er.. wasn't that what Miggy said...ya... she'd go with that for now.

Sheryl seemed to follow at the very end of the procession and was constantly looking back for some reason. Something still didn't feel right though she couldn't quite explain it....hm......

"So where have you been?" Rosa asked deciding to start up a conversation to pass the time. "Like what areas?"

[Snow Soul]

Rikka looked around and smiled. It was very nice the snow making everything sparkle if the sun hit it. Picking up her pace a bit she followed after Moon who was her direction manager. Rikka herself actually had no sense of direction and occasionally got herself lost with out Moon. Upon hearing her question Rikka thought about all the places she had been.

"Well I've been to The haunted Grove. Serenity Gardens Moana Cove. The desert. Its actually quite pleasent this time of year. The Gardens are beautiful in themselves with all the snow making everything look so soft. I have Pictures I can show you when we stop to make camp." Good thing Haunter wasn't here. He would already be trying to show Rosa all the pictures....of himself. Hm She could probably give some of her pictures to the girl. She was always drawing and she liked traveling so it would be ok.

Night glanced at Gastly and wondered what had made Rikka move so fast. Usually she took her time at places. <Whats Wrong?> He just wanted a bit of info. It would be nice.

[Jay]

Rosa seemed to take in the information and nodded her head a bit. "Felis takes me to the gardens sometimes...." she said thinking of them. "They're pretty....." a quiet smile stayed on her face as she thought of them... they were almost like home....kinda... maybe with even more flowers.... "But we rarely go anywhere else....." she sighed outwards at that thought.

Sheryl looked back and then looked forwards again realizing she was being addressed. <Something about that tower is... off.... I can't explain it... but it just feels.... like.... wrong....> the Gastly shook her head feeling irritated that she couldn't properly place the feeling she was receiving.

[Snow Soul]

Rikka listened and held her close as she sighed when she was done. Rikka was willing to take her anywhere she wanted to go do long as Rosa didn't go alone. "I told you, you can send for me anytime. I'll take you anywhere you want to go. Well we probably should get your Brother's permission before but yeah. I'll take you anywhere." Rikka smiled at her and tried to tickle her to cheer her up a bit.

Moon looked around as they walked. Short cut short cut. Mentally she went over the maps she had seen so many times. They could take a path some where around here and it would skip the Haunted Grove all together. There is was! Slipping onto it she was quickly followed by Rikka and the other pokemon. Night nodded and decided to go with her instinct. <If you say so. Well I think Moon is trying to avoid the Haunted Grove.> He thought it was funny that Moon was actually afraid of a place. That was usually Night who ended up not liking places.

[Jay]

A sudden explosive laugh escaped from Rosa, and she laughed only harder as the tickling continued. For a little bit, at least, Rosa felt comfortable.... Everything was going to be alright! Yep yep yep! After a bit more, she had fallen into silence, and the actual step rocking motions was starting to lull Rosa a bit. She tried to stay awake but.......

Sheryl's eyes caught sight of the Grove farther off, and a slight feeling of home made her smile. Well, it technically wasn't her home anymore, but still.... it felt a bit like home at least. Seeing the leading pokemon was weaving around it, the Gastly watched with a rather careful look making sure the path seemed right.......

[Snow Soul]

Rikka smiled and quit tickling her to let her catch her breath. Well at least she was doing ok. Suddenly she felt the girl start to get just a bit heavier. Adjusting her arms she held the girl close right as she realized the girl was sleeping. Chuckling softly she made sure she didn't stumble or trip so that she could let the young girl sleep. Moon was moving easily along the path. Looking up Rikka noticed the sun was already going down. Well they probably had a little while of light left then they would have to make camp.

Night caught Sheryl's look and blinked. <Don't worry. Moon is the best at going places. She has a map in her brain from studying the maps with Rikka.> Suddenly a yawn escaped his jaws as he looked about. He wondered when they could stop and make camp. Today had been pretty long. Soon they would be reaching the border of Arcane Temple and the Haunted Grove. Probably another hour of walking.

[Jay]

Rosa's dreams were innocent enough in most respects. They reflected the castle before it had been burned.... the events before Felis had started lying..... it was ... nice.... though even in the niceness, everything was blurred for some reason or another. She... couldn't quite understand why even as she tried to make it gow into complete focus.

Sheryl seemed to relax a little and nodded. <I.........am grateful... for you and your trainer by the way...> she stated aloud rather quietly. <At least now Rosa can get home.... > she nodded her head a bit slowly on this thought.

[Snow Soul]

Rikka noticed when they were almost at the border. By then the time they reached the border the sun was pretty low on the Horizon. One more hour of walking wouldn't hurt. Night looked up at her and nodded his head. <Rikka is the best. She helps anyone no matter how small or big.> Night knew some of what was going on since Rikka liked to keep up with what was happening and knew that if any one found them with a princess it was more likely to be bad then good.

((Ooc; Ready to move to Arcane Temple?))

[Jay]

Rosa continued to dream, yet as time passed, she slowly opened her eyes and seemed to remember where she was. As her head turned, she caught sight of the fact that they were coming closer and closer towards the temple. What o3o what was that.... The Gastly who had been following the entire time seemed to breathe in and then breathe out again glad to see that they were there.


[Ya I'll move the thread to the temple]

[Snow Soul]

Rikka felt it when the girl had woken up. Grinning she continued to walk along side Moon now. The Temple was getting closer and closer while the sun set. Stopping so they still had the cover of the trees she set Rosa on her feet and smiled. "Time to set up camp.Don't wonder too far alright?" Sliding her bag off her shoulders she pulled out her tent supplies and started to pitch the tent. This time she made it a bit bigger since she had a guest. Once that was all done she folded was was left of the tarp inside and started laying down the blankets.

Moon moved around handing Rikka things that she needed when she needed them. Growlithe had taken off to explore but stayed close. so not to mess up the mission Moon had given to him. Soon he was yawning. Trailing back over to the camp he snuck into the tent and laid where the pillows usually went. Rikka chuckled and crawled out of the tent. "When ever your ready for bed go a head and crawl into the tent."