[PKMN Rp] Bring us Home [OPEN]

Subject: Re: [PKMN Rp] Bring us Home [OPEN] Fri Apr 12, 2013 5:56 pm

Benga had to resist a snicker or even laugh at the display. Bahamut was never one to listen to his trainer, as much as she wished the Pokemon would simply do as she said. He was stubborn, as dragon types could be. They would often butt heads, despite Blaire's best efforts.

"We're going to bother Danny, Bahamut," he encouraged the Axew. "Before he goes on a rampage about Lance coming through earlier."

He hoped that would sooth the little dragon. If they didn't do something soon, he was afraid they would have to pry him out of the room. There was no telling what kind of damage that could bring about. Benga would rather avoid that method if anything at all.

Layla listened to their words, taking note on who to look for. She wasn't sure if she'd go to those people but she figured if she really had to, she would. It would be only be if she was in dire need.

"Alright," she replied. "I remember them."

At least she could give some reassurance on the issue. She had every intention of sleeping if she could manage it. At least she knew where to go, however.

She watched as one Pokemon made his way out while the other remained stubborn. She smiled a little, watching the Axew's behavior. He seemed less than willing to cooperate. The fact that he didn't listen to his trainer didn't surprise her. Dragon types were always rather difficult, from what she had heard in the past.

"I'm sorry for putting you through all the trouble." she finally spoke up.

Benga blinked over at Layla, having kept his eye on Blaire and Bahamut. He shook his head lightly in response.

"It's not trouble." he answered. "It's really nothing."

He glanced back at Blaire, watching as she gathered Bahamut. At least she'd managed to reign him in for the moment. He wondered how long something like this would last. There was never too much peace between them, after all.

"If you're ready," he stated, a smile on his lips. "We'll go make sure Danny know's he doesn't run this place!"

Subject: Re: [PKMN Rp] Bring us Home [OPEN] Fri Apr 12, 2013 6:12 pm

"Ax?" Bahamut blinked over at Benga, settled in Blaire's arms for the time being. It seemed the promise of causing trouble was enough to settle him down a little bit as he stopped trying to scramble away and get back to lazing about.

"Great! Now that you're settled," Blaire trailed off, reaching over to snatch up her hair decorations and shoved them in her pocket. She'd rather not keep forgetting them if she could help it.

She turned back to the two, noting how Layla still seemed very intent on leaving herself isolated as she was. Blaire resisted commenting on this. It didn't seem like a good way to go about herself, not in times like these. But what could Blaire do about it? It wasn't her life.

"You're no trouble," Blaire shrugged, hobbling her way back over to Benga's side. She was quick to slip an arm around his shoulders, keeping her weight off her ankle again. With Bahamut in her arm, content where he was now that he had been promised some trouble Blaire wouldn't be able to easily keep herself on Benga's back as they had been doing.

She grinned up at Benga. "We can't just let him get away with that, now can we?"

Before they would leave Blaire turned back, nodding towards the bathroom. It was one of a few rooms that had that privilege even if it wasn't anywhere near state-of-the-art. A bathroom was a bathroom, however.

"There's a bathtub in there! Make yourself at home!"

Subject: Re: [PKMN Rp] Bring us Home [OPEN] Fri Apr 12, 2013 8:46 pm

Benga watched Blaire carefully as she moved toward him again. He worried about her putting much weight on her ankle. She was ordered to stay off it, after all. He tried to dismiss it. Knowing Blaire, she would have gotten to her feet whether she was told to or not.

He watched Layla give a small smile and a nod. Benga easily pulled Blaire back onto his back, allowing her little Axew to rest on his shoulder. With that done, he left the room after Blaire had informed her there was a bathroom inside. He gave a reassuring smiled before the door closed and they were off again.

"Well, that was eventful," he noted as he began down the hallway again.

If there was anything more to be said, he let it drop. It wasn't their business what Layla did with her time. For all they knew, it could just take quite a bit of time to work her way out of her shell. They'd seen her type before, after all.

"Wonder where Danny will be hiding this evening." he spoke up, attempting to strike some conversation between them.

The man had several haunts, normally with people he considered 'friend'. It was hard to imagine who would want to hang around Danny. The ragtag group could get rather aggressive when they wanted to be and that caused problems.

---x---

Layla exhaled a heavy sigh after the pair had left. She immediately moved to the door and locked it. Unless she was needed or she had to leave, she would keep it locked. For the time being, she didn't want to go out and deal with the leers and glares. It was enough that she got them at the Genesis base. Having them here as well, she started to wonder if she would ever have any 'normal' circumstances among these people.

She dug out Crux's Pokeball, quickly releasing the Pokemon. He glanced around the darkened room. Layla made her way over and flipped the light on, watching him. His gaze was trained on her for quite some time. He'd even tilted his head to one side lightly.

"It's fine," she finally told him.

The Weavile snorted as if he didn't believe it. He probably didn't either. She had never been very convincing as a liar, now or in the past. Still, she waved a dismissive hand, trying to put it passed them.

She needed to calm her nerves, reign herself in. Maybe then, she could regain what little confidence she once had.

Subject: Re: [PKMN Rp] Bring us Home [OPEN] Fri Apr 12, 2013 10:46 pm

"You could say that," Blaire answered, her arms slipping comfortably around Benga as he lugged her around on his back again.

Bahamut seemed to be keeping an eager eye out for Danny, attentively staring at the people they passed by from Benga's shoulder. Cerberus trotted along on Benga's other side, keeping mind of the people and moving around them as he needed.

"Who knows?" she shrugged. "Maybe he's staking his claim of the training room again. I don't think it'll take much to rile him up with how you've been carting me around the last couple of days, either."

That was certainly true enough. Danny seemed to have it out for anyone he deemed was old enough to help and thought that he or she wasn't doing their share of the work. Usually this happened with a haughty attitude on Danny's part and agitation on many others.

Feeling ornery she buried her face into Benga's neck, nipping lightly at him. She couldn't stop the playful smirk that found its way to her lips as she did so. "Afterwards, I want you all to myself," she murmured, nuzzling into him.

----[x]----

Lance frowned, glancing about the piles of notebooks, books, folders and papers that littered the little office. He would have thought someone who was keen on science would take better care of their notes but it seemed the man who had offered to track down one of Layla's Pokemon was not such a person. In fact the man was even now digging furiously through piles of of his mess to locate the pokeball.

"I would have thought that you would not have lost a Pokemon so soon after finding it," Lance noted coolly, looking in distaste at the notebook that was flung near his feet.

"So sorry about that!" The red-haired man didn't sound sorry at all. "Things to do! Things get lost!"

"Clearly," sniffed Lance, waiting a great deal more.

He kept his cool, hands clasped behind his back. Still, he had other matters to attend to. He had seen the looks on the rebels faces and he didn't need any of them getting any ideas when it came to Layla. If something happened to her Lance would head straight for the two that had offered to take care of her in his stead.

Finally, after what seemed entirely too long Lance heard a triumphant "Ah ha!" before another muffled crash resounded as a pile of folders finally slide to one side and off the table. This was followed by distressed sound and Lance heaved a sigh, shaking his head.

Subject: Re: [PKMN Rp] Bring us Home [OPEN] Fri Apr 12, 2013 11:46 pm

Benga couldn't keep the shiver from running up his spine when she nipped at his neck. While he was still getting used to the feeling and intimacy, he couldn't deny starting to like it either. It was simply taking time to get used to, even as his face burned in protest.

Working at his shyness would be another issue entirely. Benga was discovering a rather affectionate side from Blaire, after all.

Benga headed for the training room. It was a small place though many people tried to use it. At time's, Danny would force his way in and wouldn't let anyone else enter. That was normally how most things went.

"You seem too excited about that one," he responded with a light grin. "Think about anything else but cuddling, huh?"

Benga snickered lightly. It was becoming obvious that she craved affection and contact even if she was bashful herself. She even pushed more than he would have done, already rather into the idea of this relationship. He wouldn't have guessed that she would be the kind to jump right into it and remain so calm about it. It just went to show how much he knew.

The walk that remained hadn't been long. Benga pushed his way into the training room, ignoring wary or agitated gazes. That alone let him know Danny was here.

"Cheerio!" he called out to the man. "We've got some words with ya, if you don't mind it!"

Benga knew that their presence alone would annoy Danny. He didn't so much mind it. Relished it, in fact. Picking on the man was probably some of the most entertainment he got in the base at times.

---x---

Layla had made quick work of at least getting a shower. She took the time to work herself out, lingering in the bathroom as long as she needed. Over time, her stomach seemed to settle a little. It would be a long while before it would unwind, not get twisted by the sights of other people.

She had inspected the bruise on her ribs after that. The skin was still a dark black and blue. It hurt to the touch, little movements causing some pain to shot through her. After getting dressed, she took the pain killer that had been prescribed and laid down.

Crux remained beside her. He curled up near her, keeping his gaze trained on the door. Layla knew that if anything happened, he'd be the first to respond.

She closed her eyes and tried to doze lightly, wondering where Lance had ended up in the time she had been here.

Subject: Re: [PKMN Rp] Bring us Home [OPEN] Sat Apr 13, 2013 12:13 am

Blaire couldn't help the pride she felt at Benga's reaction. She chuckled, lifting her head to glimpse Benga's warm face. She missed the way that Bahamut rolled eyes, antsy to get to bothering Danny.

"Maybe I am," she answered lightly. Her grin widened a little. It was just too much of a perfect opportunity to tease Benga a little. "Well-" Blaire leaned nearer to his ear, keeping her voice low. "-I think about kissing you a lot, too~."

As if to demonstrate, she placed a quick kiss at his jaw, delighting in the way his face seemed to turn redder. She shook her head, leaning away from him a little. Blaire figured that was enough teasing for now, especially in public. Besides, she didn't want to risk alienating Benga by being too pushy.

It wasn't long after that that Benga managed to push their way into the little training room. Really, only a handful of people could be in here at one time and often there was a line of people waiting to get their turn. That was, unless Danny and his friends were inside and then it was just a mob of people outside, looking annoyed but not wanting to start anything.

Benga's greeting was met with a roll of Danny's eyes, the guy pushing his hair out of his face. "Great, just what I needed. You done slacking off yet or not?" snorted Danny, tossing Benga in particular a scathing look.

Blaire slipped from Benga's back, keeping near him. She could at least stand on her uninjured foot and let Benga have use of his hands. Danny didn't always play fair, after all. If a Pokemon battle - or an all out brawl started between the two Blaire didn't want Benga to get too caught off guard and at a disadvantage.

----[x]----

Lance waited as patiently as he could manage before the man managed to pull himself out of his own mess. Still, it was hard not to snap when he was eager to get back. But why was he so eager to return to Layla? Lance didn't want to dwell on it too much.

"Here we are, don't mind me!" cried the man quite happily, all but leaping forth and holding out the pokeball.

Lance's brow rose but he otherwise said nothing on the matter. Instead he peered down into the pokeball, rather curious as to where Layla had found and caught a Rotom. They were hard to find as it was.

"And you've no idea where the others would be?" Lance interrogated, tucking Rotom away safely in his pocket.

"Not at the mo', no, but I'll be sure to let you know when I do!"

Lance resisted a sigh. Of course he'd have to keep dealing with this man. "I expect you to," Lance answered instead, spinning on his heel and exiting the cluttered room.

Subject: Re: [PKMN Rp] Bring us Home [OPEN] Sat Apr 13, 2013 12:27 am

Benga had made an attempt to clear his throat after she kissed him. It was a rather innocent thing. He shouldn't have been surprised she took the chance. She was always willing to, after all.

He was a little glad that Danny turned his attention onto them almost immediately. It gave him something to focus on, willing his face to cool. He grinned widely as the man approached them.

"Hey, hey," he started, looking rather offended for a moment. "We almost died, okay. And I don't see you carting around someone on your back all day!"

Benga shot an amused look Blaire's way, making sure knew it was only a joke. She was self conscious about it as it was. There was no point in making it worse through a misunderstanding.

"We just wanted to poke in and bother you a little!" he watched Danny's expression, not so much agitated yet. He simply looked unimpressed by what he was going on about. Not that it surprised Benga much in the slightest. "And wanted to make sure that you were gonna bother Layla."

Getting straight to the point would be best. It was obvious Blaire wanted to get on with the evening and spend some time on their own. If Danny didn't hash this out slow, they would be on their way. Benga knew the man was known for doing the opposite, however.

Subject: Re: [PKMN Rp] Bring us Home [OPEN] Sat Apr 13, 2013 12:48 am

Blaire merely stood back, in a manner of speaking, and let Benga take control of the conversation at hand. Even Bahamut remained quiet for the moment, though he did leap from Benga's shoulder and looked as if he was waiting for the perfect moment. Blaire wouldn't have been surprised if Bahamut was wanting the most climactic moment to pitch in. For such a rambunctious Pokemon Bahamut could be theatrical from time to time.

"So, I heard," Danny scoffed, a brow raised as he appraised them. The tone of his voice seemed to hint at other things. No doubt he'd heard the rumors, too.

Blaire took the moment to meet Benga's glance, noting the amusement there. For a moment she had worried, thought he might have been more serious than he had sounded. Though she still worried about it she wouldn't mention it. Even now Benga seemed to worry about making sure that she knew that he didn't mind it.

A derisive snort was Danny's next answer and even one of his friends took to shaking his head. At his side a Scyther sat, looking bored. Danny was the one to speak up again, "Who? That blue-haired traitor with Lance?" Another scoff. "If she looks like she's up to trouble then we'll start something...."

"She's not a traitor and you're still as near-sighted as ever," Blaire retorted, rolling her eyes.

It was about this time that Bahamut began to squirm in place, looking as if he were waiting for the best moment still. Blaire wondered just what Bahamut had in mind. Knowing the little Axew he'd probably take to harassing the boys with one of his attacks.

----[x]----

Lance had made quick work of exiting the building. He didn't want to waste any more time than he already had. In fact he already had had Dragonair's pokeball in hand before he was even near the door.

Outside the night was cooled, though the rain clouds seemed to have been dispersed. For that Lance was thankful. He didn't need to deal with anymore freezing rain. He'd had enough of that for some time, especially with the trouble it had brought this time around.

With a flick of his wrist he tossed the pokeball up, allowing his more serious Dragonair to be released. A pat to the head and he was ready to go, slipping atop the dragon with the ease of years of practice.

"We're heading towards Mt. Moon, I'll direct you as we get closer."

With that said Dragonair keened, lifting them up into the sky. Being the faster of his two Dragonair it would be an easy feat to return to the hidden base, even if it was dark out.

Subject: Re: [PKMN Rp] Bring us Home [OPEN] Sat Apr 13, 2013 1:03 am

Benga shook his head slightly when Danny spoke up the first time around. It might have just been him but Danny seemed entirely too pleased of the possibility that he and Blaire had nearly been killed in the previous mission. It shouldn't have surprised him really. The man had gotten so cold through the day. Benga wouldn't have been surprised if he dismissed one of his friends deaths.

He didn't let anything else about his tone bother them. It was true enough that most knew about their relationship now; why bother hiding it? Danny would have heard the same and frankly, Benga didn't care. If that was the best ammo he had, Danny had to start digging elsewhere.

Benga blinked at the man, a frown marring his lips. Despite not having seen Layla, he was already quick to judge. Most people were. Even if Layla was rather refusing to open up to people, that didn't mean it gave anyone the right to treat her in such a manner.

"Blaire's right," he agreed, watching Danny's expression carefully. "You spend so much time assuming what anyone else is like but you don't even go out to really see them."

Even in the brief time that they'd seen her, Layla didn't look to be a fighter. If she was in the past, it had all been beaten out of her. She was passive, not looking for trouble. It just found her.

"I don't think Layla could hurt anyone," he added. "And I wouldn't go throwing threats around like that." he warned, frowning. "Never know what Lance might do."

It was obvious to them that Layla meant more to Lance than anyone knew. He had directly threatened them, after all, to get her back. It wouldn't have surprised Benga in the slightest if Lance did the same to someone like Danny and his friends, just for even thinking about causing trouble.

Benga glanced toward Bahamut after he had spoken, wondering what the little Axew was going to attempt. He hoped it was something big. It seemed that Danny had very quickly forgotten his place here. It wasn't his duty to make decisions on who was a 'traitor' or not much less go about making plans when something went amiss.

Subject: Re: [PKMN Rp] Bring us Home [OPEN] Sat Apr 13, 2013 1:47 am

Blaire shook her head. Of course Danny already had what he wanted to think in his head. He always did. For someone on the rebel side of things he was so narrow-minded. She supposed it took all kinds. That didn't mean she had to like it though.

"What more do I need to know?" Danny shrugged, arms folded over his chest. "She was in enemy territory had hasn't said anything of use. That's just fishy no matter how you look at it."

It took Blaire a moment to come up with a proper reply to that. Already her agitation was rising. She had never been a patient person and dealing with Danny and his know-it-all syndrome always shot it.

"Look, if you're gonna be a bigot could ya do it quietly?" she snapped.

Danny only shook his head, looking amused at that. Of course he would. The guy seemed to thrive off of getting negative reactions out of those he didn't like. "And just who are you to talk about knowing others? You're always the one who's throwing her trust around meaninglessly. I'm surprised you get anywhere they way you do that."

Blaire didn't have much time to response. At best her hand fisted into Benga's shirt and her jaw clenched before Bahamut reacted. True, Blaire had a habit of trusting too easily and it was something that was a bit of a sore subject to her. She didn't like it being thrown around for everyone to hear about.

Bahamut, for all of his rebellious nature towards his trainer at least cared about her. The blue, almost fiery energy needed for his attack built up deep in his throat, growing until the little Axew was forced to release it with a cry.

Startled shouts from Danny and the friends of his that were closest to him resounded first. Blaire's heart leaped in fear for Bahamut as that Scyther screeched. It was a groundless fear as Cerberus was quick to jump between Bahamut and the Scyther, snarling.

[[OOC: I think I'll leave Lance's posts for just a round or two and then have him arrive at the base - save me some trouble of hashing out the flight there. Sound good?]]

Subject: Re: [PKMN Rp] Bring us Home [OPEN] Sat Apr 13, 2013 1:07 pm

Benga clenched his jaw at Danny's words. He had no right to accuse anyone of a crime they didn't commit. Where he stood, he saw no reason for Layla to be persecuted. She was trying to survive in a world that only saw her as a thing to be beaten, much like the other abused members that had come to the bases.

The only difference this time around was she had gotten close to a high ranking member. There was no telling what Lance as up to in the first place. His concerns obviously did not lay within Genesis' plans.

Danny didn't see that. He was so narrow minded, so stubborn that he believed what he wanted to believe, writing it off as everyone else was too trusting.

It shook him to the core and he had a hard time not lashing out at him. His hands folded into tight fists, watching the males expression. He truly did love to see others squirm underneath him.

"You sure you're on the right side?" he shot back.

Any other reply would have been cut off as Bahamut released an attack. Benga stepped back a little, willing Blaire to do the same. The Axew might have been small but he could pack a punch when he wanted to. His trainer insulted, he was willing to attack without order.

Benga snorted when the Scyther had moved in for an attack as well. With Cerberus in between them now, Benga shook his head again. A fight would break out between them if this kept up.

"Think you'd be better of on Genesis' side," he plowed on. "With your kind of attitude. Can push around the weak and broken whenever you want."

It was hard to hide his tone of voice, leaking with venom. At times like this, Danny really did hit a soft spot for both Benga and Blaire.

[|OOC: Sounds good to me~.||]

Subject: Re: [PKMN Rp] Bring us Home [OPEN] Sat Apr 13, 2013 3:17 pm

Blaire had turned her attention towards Benga at his comment. She hadn't expected anything of that sort from him, even if it was true concerning people like Danny. Anything that might have been said in retaliation to it was cut off by Bahamut.

A couple of startled shouts had mingled with Cerberus and Scyther's cries before they were locked in their stare down. Sparing a glance down at the vicious sounding Pokemon Blaire could swear she saw Cerberus frothing at the mouth.

The demand of "call off your mangy Houndoom" was ignored and Blaire only shot a look at Scyther's trainer. The guy didn't balk and met Blaire's glare evenly. Frankly, they were outnumbered but it wasn't like they weren't strong enough to take care of it if it came down to an all out brawl with their Pokemon. Benga alone had been able to get to the deepest part of that Treehollow in White Forest before this whole mess had happened and that had been when they were just kids!

A growl ripped its way out of Danny's throat, clutching at his injured arm. He must have thrown it up to protect his face and caught some of that Dragon Rage. He'd end up heading towards the infirmary after this.

"Damn it, you think this is going to be something that you'll just get away with?!" Danny all but snarled and his face had started turning red. "And you accuse me of attacking 'allies!'"

"Bahamut saw you as a threat, I had nothing to do with it!" And that was true enough, Bahamut was still glaring daggers at Danny and looked ready to toss out another attack if need be. For such a small Pokemon he was certainly powerful.

"Which just means you have no control over your own team!"

At that Blaire bristled and it was only the sharp pain from her ankle when she pressed her weight it that kept her from lunging at Danny. It coursed through her, hot and intense.

"You're not exactly in a good position for spouting out that kind of crap!" she snapped, her eyes flickering back to Bahamut and Cerberus.

Subject: Re: [PKMN Rp] Bring us Home [OPEN] Sat Apr 13, 2013 5:24 pm

Benga had no chance to add to the argument between Danny and Blaire. Both where shouting at each other at this point, neither caring to stop. Not that Benga didn't believe it to be well deserved. Danny pushed way to hard sometimes and he knew it. If he could point the finger at anyone, he would have put the blame on them for seeking him out in the first place.

They only did it to ensure Layla would remain safe. He didn't want to deal with Lance or his anger if anything happened. He had no doubt in his mind it would be catastrophic if he found out that the already injured woman had been hurt more.

Benga glanced back up at Danny, watching his face contort into anger, it having reddened in a short time. The man was losing his cool despite his confidence before.

"Maybe it's about time someone pushed you around, huh?" he shot back, watching the two carefully.

Honestly, he knew very well that the two wouldn't be able to put up much of a fight. Aside from their talk, they were average trainers at best. Benga could have taken them both easily on his own.

He meant his words though. There were too many who coward away from Danny simply because he attempted to throw his weight around. Benga was tired of seeing it.

"It's about time you learned that you don't run this place," he plowed on, ignoring the growls from Cerberus. "And you don't have the right to throw out accusations toward any person who comes in this place."

Already, he was fumbling with a Pokeball in his hand, ready to toss it out if need be. It didn't seem like this was going to come off as an easy 'chat'. If a battle started, he'd be prepared for it.

Subject: Re: [PKMN Rp] Bring us Home [OPEN] Sat Apr 13, 2013 5:47 pm

"You're getting awfully cocky around here," Danny snorted, turning his glare towards Benga now.

It happened all at once after those words were said. Danny slipped a pokeball off his belt, releasing a Hariyama. As if that had been the only warning needed Blaire had only enough time to call out a flamethrower as the Scyther was instructed to use slash.

In the close proximity Cerberus' flames were hot and Blaire turned her face away to shield it from any stray embers. Scyther screeched in fury as the flames licked at his body.

"Hariyama, use belly drum and then force palm!"

Axew cried out indignantly as Blaire dropped down to drag the little Pokemon out of the fight. He squirmed in her arms but she wasn't going to risk his well-being in a fight like this.

----[x]----

Lance patted Dragonair affectionately before recalling her. It had been easy for him to find the entrance now that he knew where it was. In the darkness there was no real risk of anyone having seen him land here, to trace it back later. Lance had no doubts that there were more exits that Clair had neglected to mention, just in case he was not trustworthy.

He sniffed at that, entering the hidden rebel base and slipping easily past the rather intimidated 'guards' at the entrance. They must have had word about his arrival.

It wouldn't take long before he found someone who knew where Layla was being kept. It seemed she was a hot topic around the base, not that that was surprising.

Lance reached out, rapping his knuckles against the door he had been lead to. Layla was paranoid, untrusting - she'd no doubt react badly if he tried to open the door himself. Besides, she most likely had it locked anyways.

Subject: Re: [PKMN Rp] Bring us Home [OPEN] Sat Apr 13, 2013 6:51 pm

Benga tugged out his Pokeball, sending out Latias. He wasn't about to play around at this point. Using a legendary had shown how strong he and his partners were in the past. He wasn't afraid to show them off again.

"Latias, use Psychic!" he called out to the dragon Pokemon.

Before the Hariyama was able to land a hit, Latias lifted him into the air with her Psychic attack, sending him flying to the other side of the room. The Hariyama hit the wall hard, a pained sound leaving him. Benga snorted slightly, thinking of it as much to easy.

When the dust cleared he could make out the large Pokemon getting to his feet. He glanced over to Latias, the legendary's expression having hardened quickly.

"Keep an eye out, Latias." he informed, glancing back toward the Hariyama.

Latias trilled in agreement, waiting on Hariyama next move. Benga glanced back at Blaire for extra measure. He grinned brightly.

"We'll have to wrap this up fast, huh?" he inquired, turning his gaze back to the battle. "We had plans tonight!"

---x---

Layla wasn't sure how much time had passed since she'd come to the room. She had laid down, doing her best to sleep. The most she managed was a light doze. Crux was easily able to shake her awake, being the first to hear someone knocking on the door. Layla lingered in the bed for a brief moment, unsure, before she swung her legs over, pushing herself up.

It only took her a moment to move over to the door and unlock it. She opened it, peeking out of the crack before she opened it fully. She couldn't keep relief from washing over her when she realized how it was.

"You're back," she spoke up, a smile on her lips.

Irrationally, she had felt that she might have been abandoned her. Those worries were nothing more than that. Just worries that assailed her a little too much.

She opened the door a little wider now, glad that she could. She didn't like holing herself in a room all of the time but the stares people were giving her left her unnerved.

"Did...everything go well?" she further inquired.

Subject: Re: [PKMN Rp] Bring us Home [OPEN] Sat Apr 13, 2013 7:18 pm

At the appearance of Latias Bahamut settled in Blaire's arms, even as the psychic attack pushed Hariyama back before any of its powered up moves could be used. The little Axew had seemed quite taken with Latias since first seeing her though it often left Bahamut more reserved than anything. A frustrated shout escaped from Danny's friend, Gabriel.

"Cerberus keep Scyther off of Latias!" Blaire instructed.

A bark in agreement later and Cerberus was yet again chasing Scyther away, inflicting further damage with another powerful flamethrower. The Scyther was fast but he couldn't dodge Cerberus entirely. It would only be a matter of time with those burns before Scyther was down for the count.

Ignoring Danny's order to his Hariyama ("Get up and show 'em who's stronger here! Use a Seismic Toss!") before the dust had even cleared around Hariyama's form Blaire's attention was pulled to Benga. She straightened, no longer having to worry about Bahamut misbehaving with Latias there to unintentionally reign him in.

"That we do," she agreed, sparing him a smile.

She shook her head as Hariyama was up, looking agitated as could be and was ready to take it out on Latias. Cerberus seemed to be wrapping things up with Scyther as it was. That was good. Blare's head was starting to hurt, after all.

"You know, you keep showing off that legendary of yours and I might have to show you up one day," she teased.

----[x]----

Lance's brow rose when the door peeked open. There she was again, that meek shell of whatever former self she might have been. He said nothing as she opened the door wider, a grin on her face. Lance wouldn't have thought anyone would grin that brightly at him just being back. In a way he felt they shouldn't.

"You sound surprised," he sniffed, tugging out the pokeball of hers from his pocket.

Really, he wasn't the kind to not do as he said he would. Lance was a man of his word, even if that word ended up being for selfish reasons more often than not. He still had his goal in mind, after all. Lance held out Rotom to her, as if to say without words that it went without saying.

"I would have thought you'd be out and making yourself known as a rebel ally despite circumstances," Lance noted.

Really, he felt this was just ridiculous. If she wanted to be useful then what was stopping her? Alder had seemed understanding enough and while he hadn't exactly liked or entirely trusted his grandson and that girl of his Lance had placed Layla's well-being in their hands.

"Tell me, where did your... friends... wander off to?" he pressed. Did they just leave her hear for their own good or was there something else?

Subject: Re: [PKMN Rp] Bring us Home [OPEN] Sat Apr 13, 2013 8:01 pm

Benga kept his gaze trained on the Hariyama as he moved in for another attack. While Blaire continued talking to him, he couldn't pry his eyes from the battle too long. Danny wasn't one to play fair, after all.

"Wait til he closes in," he told the Latias. "Then finish him with a Draco Meteor."

It was a powerful enough attack and given the last, he had little doubt it would be enough to take out the Hariyama easily. Despite what Danny thought, his Pokemon were not as powerful as he claimed. He was arrogant and that often lead him to his downfall rather quickly.

By the time Hariyama was on his feet and ready to close in again, Latias had kept her ground, charging for her attack. When he closed in, she trilled, three large meteors crashing into Hariyama after a moment.

Benga pumped his fist, watching as the dust settled. It only took a few moments to realize that Hariyama was not going to get back up again. Benga snorted a little at that.

"Hey, she deserves it!" Benga shot back toward Blaire. "She does all the work!"

He couldn't help but laugh a little as Latias moved over to him, nuzzling her cheek into his. He patted her lightly, glad that she had been so keen on battling Danny. He lifted his head, watching the other male and wondered how sore of a loser he'd be this time.

---x---

A frown quickly marred on her lips at his words. She shifted uncomfortably. She didn't quite care to be out and about with these people. There might have been a choice few that might have spoken with her but there were too many who seemed to have an unpopular opinion of her.

She didn't want to think on it anymore than she had to at this point. Until she was well adjusted, at least.

"I...wasn't feeling well, so I asked them to bring me here." she replied. She paused, unsure of how to go on. "They were rather involved with each other anyways. I didn't want to butt in."

She hadn't realized how awkward she could feel just watching too people converse and tease each other. It was obvious the two were in some form of a relationship at this point. She didn't want to interrupt at the time, didn't know how to. So she left it be.

Layla finally gave a shrug of her shoulders, shaking her head slightly in response to his next question.

"Said they were going to bother someone named Danny," she replied. "That's all I really know."

For the most part, she could only assume who 'Danny' was and why they seemed so keen on bugging him. She didn't put too much thought in it, didn't want to. She shifted her weight again, a frown remaining on her lips. She would have felt better for a simple 'hello' instead but she shouldn't have expected any less from him at his point.

Subject: Re: [PKMN Rp] Bring us Home [OPEN] Sat Apr 13, 2013 8:24 pm

"Heeey, Cerberus! Let's wrap this up with Inferno!"

A rather eager bark from Cerberus confirmed the Pokemon's willingness to agree. Blaire couldn't let Benga hog the limelight, after all. The attack too a moment or two to prepare, flames licking along the sides of Houndoom's muzzle even as he dodged around another Slash attack from Scyther.

Scyther didn't stand a chance, much like Hariyama. Almost as if planned that way the two were out of the fight in a matter of moments from one another. Blaire had to note to herself that Latias' Draco Meteor was much flashier, however.

"Don't let Garchomp here that, he might get jealous," Blaire teased as Latias keened victoriously, obviously pleased with the outcome.

Cerberus himself was trotting up to their side, pride obvious in his demeanor. Bahamut reverently cheered for Latias as Blaire took to patting Cerberus affectionately. "You did a great job, buddy," she praised.

"Tch! Any idiot could win with a legendary Pokemon at their disposal," Danny defended, Hariyama recalled to his pokeball and shoved away until they reached the center.

"Your luck'll run out eventually," chimed in Gabriel as they shoved their way past them.

----[x]----

Lance shook his head remaining silent on the matter. She was obviously not willing to work as part of Genesis so Lance had taken her from that environment but now that she was with the people she wanted to win she was doing nothing to assimilate back in their ranks, to ease their accusations. Lance didn't get it. Speaking up about it only ever seemed to drive Layla into a mood, however.

He'd rather avoid that.

"Either way, I'm here now and with your Pokemon," he noted, closing that discussion.

He held up Rotom's pokeball again. She hadn't taken it from him despite Lance having held it out to her. Perhaps the topic at hand and distracted her.

Lance observed her, looking for any sort of new wounds to account to those two. He saw nothing new and silently dropped the subject further. Layla seemed to put all the stress and worry on her own shoulders again as it was. That wouldn't help her recovery at all.

Subject: Re: [PKMN Rp] Bring us Home [OPEN] Sat Apr 13, 2013 8:58 pm

Benga snorted in response. Another insult died on his lips. Danny very well knew that he had beaten his Pokemon a couple of times with Garchomp alone. Legendary had nothing to do with it. He was simply sore that he lost once again.

He watched as they left, shaking his head in response. "Well that was fun." he responded, stretching a little afterward. "Guess they didn't really learn much though."

Despite the battle, he had to wonder if they'd calm down and stop spreading accusations. The chances of that were slim but at least they'd given it a go. The worst that could happen out of it was Layla was found and attacked. He hoped it wouldn't come to that.

He called back Latias after a moment, glancing at Blaire. "Your ankle alright?" he inquired.

She shouldn't have been on it in the first place. Still, she was stubborn and she probably would have liked to get on her feet again. He hoped she hadn't damaged it further by doing as such, however.

---x---

Layla ducked her head slightly, carefully taking the Pokeball from his hand. She took note of the Rotom inside. He appeared healthy, as if nothing had been done to him. That was a good thing. This kind of Pokemon could have easily been used to take out power. She was surprised that no one had utilized that strength.

She shifted slightly, a little awkward over the lack of conversation. A small 'thank you' had left her but nothing else. She simple let the Rotom out, watching as sparks danced off him for a moment. He 'shook' himself, a mass of glittering electricity falling off of him.

One moment he was there, the next he disappeared. Crux snorted, watching from the room. The electric type quickly reappeared, bouncing off the walls before disappearing into a desk lamp. He caused a surge in the light bulb, making it so bright, Crux had to move away from it. A short moment later a 'pop' sounded in the room, the light bulb having shattered.

Ceratos returned to Layla's side, 'nuzzling' into her cheek lightly. As she reached up to pat the Pokemon, he disappeared again, sparks flying off of him.

She was happy to see him in good spirits despite what had happened. A little more relief washed over her, replaced with any other negativeness that still lingered.

Subject: Re: [PKMN Rp] Bring us Home [OPEN] Sat Apr 13, 2013 9:41 pm

Blaire rolled her eyes. She couldn't help but have noticed that Gabriel had been quieter than usual. Had he lost someone close to him outside the base? It wasn't any of her business but it made her wonder all the same. Despite it having to happen Blaire didn't like to hear about people around them losing anyone.

She took the moment to recall her Pokemon, the little Axew settled down enough not to cause a fuss.

"They usually don't," she pointed out, glancing towards Benga.

It took a moment for Benga's question to actually sink in. The adrenaline of the brief battle had drowned out any discomforts and it was only when she glanced down at her ankle did she remember. Feeling a little ditzy because of that she rubbed her neck, feeling her face burn a little.

"I actually forgot about that..."

She shook her head, dismissing that after a moment or two. Instead she wrapped her arms around Benga's neck, smiling at him and keeping her weight off her ankle yet again. "Well, why don't you carry me outta here, wild child, and people can get back to some training?" she suggested lightly, if a little teasingly.

----[x]----

Lance's eyebrows rose at the Rotom's display. Well, at least the Pokemon was healthy and had some spunk. Perhaps that would help to keep her out of this mood of hers. Lance couldn't be at her side all the time, not in his position though he would be sure to check on her as often as he could.

"It seems he's rather rambunctious," Lance noted off-handedly as Rotom disappeared yet again in a shower of sparks.

A thought occurred to him. Layla was being accused, yes, and she didn't want to interact with everyone here for whatever paranoid reasons she had. Perhaps she didn't need to. Lance could only offer the idea, however, and see what she did with it.

"Perhaps you and your Rotom could help with intelligence gathering," he offered, gesturing to the Rotom who was searching for any other minor electrical appliance to inhabit. "It would undoubtedly get many of those wary of you off of your back."

His hands clasped behind his back afterwards he allowed her time to mull over the idea. Lance would not force her to do anything she didn't want to, after all, even if it made more sense to him.

Subject: Re: [PKMN Rp] Bring us Home [OPEN] Sat Apr 13, 2013 11:28 pm

Benga couldn't resist laughing at her. It was just like her to forget something that important in favor of fighting. If she was injured further or had to stay off her leg for a while longer, she only had herself to blame at that point. Benga had nothing to do with it.

He calmed himself down, only chuckled a little now as he did so. It was hard to do at times like this. She simply cracked him up at times, as bashful as she looked and forgetting something that important. He shook his head at the thought.

"You're going to have to be off that leg another week if you keep this up!" he jested lightly.

Benga knew that that news would probably get on her nerves. If she had to stay off her feet another week, she was more than likely to go nuts. She liked being outside, after all, liked being able to be free. That wasn't so much the case anymore with Genesis.

He blinked when she wrapped her arms around his neck. Snorting slightly, he got what she meant rather quickly. He had long since gotten over the fact that people were talking. After a day and a half of carrying her about and not so subtle advances, everyone was bound to know.

So he simply scooped her up in his arms and started moving again.

"Where are we headed?" he inquired with a toothy grin.

Benga ignored whatever looks were shot their way. It wasn't something that fazed him much and they should have been used to seeing them together by now.

---x---

"He always has been," she replied simply, watching as the Rotom took to pestering Crux. "I'm surprised no one used him. Could have easily just been sold though."

It wasn't often people ran across rare Pokemon like Rotom. She had considered herself lucky that the Pokemon had invaded her TV one day. I took quite a bit of time to get him to come out much less keep up with him. Capturing him was another story completely. She was glad she had done it however.

She listened to him speak, only glancing back for a brief moment. She was still a little sore but tried not to let it show too much.

"I had already considered it," she replied after a few beats. "I just waited to see what Pokemon you were bringing back."

Her ghost types had always been used for gathering information, at least, when Genesis had taken over. The short time she was free, she had helped her companions using this method. She didn't care to involve herself in the war anymore, despite the need. It only lead her to worse situations.

She had her doubts on how many rebels minds would be changed as well. Some rather liked clinging to the possibility that she could be an enemy.

"I've been thinking about it, don't worry." she finally reassured.

She left it lie after that. She didn't want to go into too much detail over what decisions she may make.

Subject: Re: [PKMN Rp] Bring us Home [OPEN] Sat Apr 13, 2013 11:51 pm

Blaire dismissed Benga's raucous laughing. Of course he'd find it funny, he always had. She merely had waited for him to calm himself back down before she did anything more, despite the taunt of probably getting stuck staying off her feet for even longer if she kept it up like this.

She yelped as Benga scooped her up in his arms, her hold on him tightening for a brief moment out of surprise. "Benga!" she shouted, though the grin on her own face was rather telling even if she hadn't started laughing about it. "Getting bold, are we?"

It was easier to ignore whatever brief glances or stares they got now. Eventually this would just be commonplace anyways, they'd either learn to deal with it or quietly disapprove due to the times. Blaire wouldn't let it bother her. She'd rather enjoy her time than miss out on anything because of unsettling possibilities.

Calming herself down, despite the grin still firmly in place, Blaire thought it over. She didn't really have any set place in mind. It seemed that more often than not neither of them did.

"Oh, anywhere is fine so long as there's no crowd to stare," she chuckled.

----[x]----

Lance hummed in response. If she was already thinking about it then there wasn't any need to push the matter further. She might just end up refusing the idea if pushed to much. Lance had no way of knowing what was going on in her head, after all. She might very well want nothing to do with anyone else for all he knew.

"And what do you plan on doing barring that possibility?"

He wasn't sure why this was such a pressing concern. Perhaps it was because of the fact that she had come here, to be away from everyone, to isolate herself off after being so thoroughly unhappy in Genesis' hands. Lance didn't know what she wanted or, rather, what she needed. They seemed to keep flip-flopping and when they got here in a safer place it seemed to have no positive impact.

A hand of his pushed its way through his hair at that thought. Lance still didn't want to face up to the idea that Layla's well-being was so important to him. He shook his head soon after, as if to dismiss the topic as soon as he had brought it up.

"Has anyone attempted to injure or harass you in any way?" he asked instead, gesturing for her to come closer. Layla seemed to like contact and though he'd have to be careful of her injures he could at least grant her that much.

Subject: Re: [PKMN Rp] Bring us Home [OPEN] Sun Apr 14, 2013 12:42 pm

Benga snorted in response to her words. It was easy to admit that he was a bit bolder this time around. he saw no harm in it. People already knew about their relationship as it was. Why bother trying to hide it anymore? He didn't so much mind showing off.

"Bah, so what if I am?" he shot back with a grin. "Not like you weren't either."

It was true enough. She relaxed into the idea of a relationship a lot quicker than he had. He wondered why that was. Perhaps he was just a tad shyer than she was; he couldn't begin to guess.

He hummed in response to her next words. While the halls had thinned a little, either from evening drawing on or Danny having scared the lot of them, there were still some to send looks their way. Benga was steadily getting used to this fact.

"Well, we could turn in for the night, if you want." he answered after a few moments. "Something tells me you'd rather like that idea!"

She was a cuddler, always had been. Now that it was mostly focused on him, he had a pretty good idea of what she wanted, if anything at all.

---x---

Layla lifted her head a little with the next question. She simply shrugged her shoulders. She hadn't thought that far ahead. If she did help, she didn't want to be on the field. There were probably plenty of other things she could help out with aside from just that anyways.

She gave a simple shake of her head after the next question. Shifting slightly, she hesitated before stepping closer to him.

"Just a lot of leers, is all." she answered simply.

It still made her sick to her stomach thinking about it. She knew she had to find a way to change their opinion of her. It was simply gathering the confidence to do so. It would take time and she knew not everyone's opinion would change. She couldn't figure much more to do at this point.

She laid her head on his shoulder, a small smile on her lips. At least he was concerned in some form, she figured. It left her a little warmer knowing that much.

Subject: Re: [PKMN Rp] Bring us Home [OPEN] Sun Apr 14, 2013 1:09 pm

Another chuckle left Blaire. It didn't surprise her that he'd point out her own boldness on the matter. She would have been curious if he hadn't, actually. Leaning against his shoulder she grinned.

"Well, If I wasn't you certainly would've left me waiting," she teased.

Blaire had to wonder about that. Despite her more outgoing nature with the opposite sex Blaire had always been a little timid initiating anything new. With Benga it had seemed almost natural after the initial weirdness the change had provided. She shook the thought away. Now wasn't the time.

She found ignoring the occasional look was easier than she originally thought it would have been. Blaire figured that was only because they were so used to causing some sort of ruckus and getting looked at anyways.

She hummed briefly, blinking up at Benga when he spoke up again. "Maybe I do," she grinned. "And I should hope you'd like it, too~."

Blaire chuckled, watching him for his reaction.

----[x]----

Lance found himself baffled at the way she hadn't thought ahead. Lance always planned, knew what he wanted and had to do and that was that. It left no room for error. Why didn't other people? Lance couldn't understand that sort of blase attitude. More times than not people who had no future plans confused him.

He found Layla was no different.

"Well, something will have to be done about that," Lance snorted.

Of course there would be leers. Still, it didn't seem like Layla had taken a very proactive stance on her stay here. Lance shoved that thought to the side. It didn't take a genius to know that Layla wouldn't enjoy that topic.

Carefully his arm found its way around Layla's waist when she was close enough, leaning against his shoulder. She seemed almost eager, in her reserved sort of way that she seemed to have developed, for the contact. Lance tried not to wonder too much about that. Why was she so fascinated with him? It wasn't like he had done his best to be charismatic or anything.

"You seem content now," he pointed out quietly.

Subject: Re: [PKMN Rp] Bring us Home [OPEN] Sun Apr 14, 2013 8:09 pm

Benga grinned at her response. He hadn't expected anything less from her. Knowing each other for so long, he could tell certain things about her. Habits or what she was thinking, what she was about to say. He was glad he knew her so well.

"Not my fault!" he responded cheerfully. "Someone had to beat up Danny!"

Briefly he wondered how Layla was doing. He shook it a moment later. They would check up on her tomorrow. As far as he knew, she might not want to be disturbed in the first place. She certainly didn't look well enough earlier.

Moving down the hall, he glanced at the closed doors. Most would have turned in early, getting rest for another days work tomorrow. They would have been doing the same, if they didn't have a mission. With Blaire's condition, it would be a while before they could get moving again.

Stopping at his door, he carefully managed to open it after fumbling with the doorknob a little. He pushed it open and moved toward the bed. Only when he had sat Blaire down did he flip on the lights.

"There we are!" he boasted lightly.

Closing the door, he moved and sat down beside her. He ruffled her hair playfully a moment later.

"Ankle's not given you trouble, is it?"

Benga figured it was safe to ask. He didn't want her to be in any pain and if she was, he could make the short trip to the infirmary again.

---x---

Layla hummed in response to his words. She wasn't sure how she felt about him handling these things. Maybe she was taking the easier route by relying on him so much. She wondered if that was right.

She toyed her her hands, the smile remaining on her lips. "Maybe you shouldn't." she finally replied. "It could just make things worse, if I rely on you too much."

She was finding that while within Genesis' hold, she was comfortable with him taking a stand for her; here, she didn't think it would go over as well. The rebels could have retaliated over it, shunned her, or even thrown out more accusations. She knew she wasn't doing anything to help them at the moment but she had rather not made them worse.

Closing her eyes, she relaxed a little. She wondered what it was that she liked about him. Any other person, she had probably shied away from. It wasn't like he was completely kind. They'd already been at each others throats on and off since they'd met.

She found she didn't have an answer to that question.

"I guess I am," she responded simply, unable to think of anything more to say.

Silence fell over them again. She wasn't bothered by it. It was a comfortable kind of quiet and she rather liked it. She just wished she could have more times like this one.