Courage: Grace, under Pressure[Mod/Scyther/Pokemon]

[Stryker]

"Eh, pokemon here are just on edge at the moment." He muttered as the group left, going back to their nests. "As for food, we could search for berries, or wait for me to fish out a few magikarps. Follow me, I'll lead you to the river. As long as Victini doesn't get bored..." he muttered as he moved towards his favorite river. "Magikarp here are always swimming in the river. Regardless of the cold." he said as he took position to fish. "Victini, would you like to entertain the Justice and his pokemon? I bet they'ed love your tricks." he said as he watched the serene, cool river flow, watching for any sign of a fish.
Both to keep Victini busy and give the baby togepi some fun. he thought as he snatched a fish after 5 minutes of waiting.

[Victini]

Victini hopped along with Sipper and Yustess, listening as Skipper explained to Jubbiss where to find food.

"Silly Sticker! I don't have tricks! I just like to play! Here, let's play No-Falling!" Without waiting for an affirmative from the others, Victini began pushing everything except Spiker up with the same force that gravity pulled down, causing Victini, Just This, and his pokemon to begin floating haphazardly around the riverbank. Several boulders, left-overs from when Victini had made the forest bow, floated amongst the mortals, and Victini pushed off one of them to fly past the Budew, slapping him with an open paw-hand as she went by. "Tag, you're it!!!"

Victini bounced from floating boulder to boulder, not using her flying powers and just using momentum from the boulders. The point of this game was to have to get around without normal gravity, so flying was just cheating...except when playing with other flying pokemon, of course.

[Celebi]

Something was different... She had been taking care of this forest for quite some time and had actually grown to life it.. But something was different today, she had felt it.. his presence... Her presence.. they were both here... but why? Why now? It was not time to take the child pokemon back.. Nor to take the child pokemon from him... Yet something seemed different from the first time she had met the boy.. Something darker in his heart.

Maybe it was best to leave the human alone.. At least for now.. But her curiosity... her curiosity got the best of her.. She found herself drawing nearer and nearer where the newly grown boy was. She sort of wondered how he treated the gift she had given him... She wondered what had caused the darkness growing in his heart... She was unlike most of her sister celebi's... She was the most poised, the most graceful, and well most mature compared to the rest. Sadly the celebi in this timeline had left for some odd reason forcing her to live her. She has learned many thing as to why the Celebi in this timeline risked its life for those... But she still found it ridiculous and in need of help... Either way, he has returned... It was time to see what time can do to a human male.

She lurked in the trees, far enough that her own cousin would not find her. But close enough to feel the human male's presence and understand how he interacts with those around.. Maybe she will approach the pokemon and boy.. but for now, lurking and watching, was the best answer.

[Justice]

Justice patiently follows Stryker to the river, watching as the Pokemon diligently waits for a catch. Justice looks to Victini as she begins speaking about Stryker's reply. As the deity begins to create a overall sense of weightlessness, Justice's first thoughts are what to do to negate the enemy's attack, but, of course, Justice has no way of doing such negation considering there is no enemy.

Budew looks to Justice as he it dubbed "it" in Victini's big game. Justice doesn't know how what is happening could possibly be safe, but he knows that it most likely isn't his place to cross a deity. Justice admits that everyone he is with could use a bit of fun.

Justice smiles to Dew, giving him the go-ahead to play. Dew tries, with all his might, to "swim" through the air, however, his efforts are far from effective considering his tiny arms. Justice, while watching his Pokemon enjoys themselves, decides to let Togepi enjoy herself too while giving his Egg some air to breath. While releasing Grace and letting the egg float in the air, Justice speaks. "Victini, please don't let us go, I couldn't bare to watch Grace get hurt, and this one hasn't even hatched yet.." Justice says with a peaceful smile before realizing that Dew had just tagged his own master after using a Bullet Seed to propel himself.

"Why you!" Justice says playfully as he tries to propel himself forward, however, he realizes he, also, will need to use the boulders.

Justice grabs a boulder with his arms before kicking off with his feet, reaching Dawn before the purple creature has a chance to get away, as he does, he keeps Togepi within his arm's reach, not willing to allow her to float on her own, however, for some reason, his hand almost glows as they touch... Justice tags the quadraped before getting out of the way.

Dawn giggles lightly as she, too, pushes herself toward another player, the player: Victini. Dawn uses her ribbons to increase her reach as she tries to tag the Deity. Unless the Victory God decides to dodge again, Dawn should be able to tag the happy creature.

[Stryker]

Stryker shook his head, smiling to himself as he listened to the group play as he fished. One fish or two? Probably two fish. he thought as he snatched another magikarp out of the river with precision. He lay the soon dead fish out in front of him, watching the human and pokemon play floating tag. I'd play, but then I might hurt someone. he thought as he sat down next to the fish. "Whenever you guys are done, you can come down and get the fish." he said out to them as he flopped down to his side, propping his head up with the end of his arm. Mighty tasty fish. Can't wait to eat. he thought as he closed his eyes for a bit.

[Victini]

Victini paused, landing on one of the boulders, when Justice asked her to be careful with the little ones. "Oh, I'm sorry! I always forget to hold back for little ones..." The goddess, trying to think of a good way to keep the two younger pokemon safe, didn't even notice Dawn come up on her and catch her with the ribbons. "Oh! I was distracted! That doesn't count!" Even as the goddess said that, however, she pushed off the boulder towards Justice, obviously trying to tag him, her own speed leaving time to dodge, but not much.

As Stryker commented about food, regardless of whether or not Victini was still it, she hopped down next to Stryker, letting the living creatures within her float-field descend as well, remembering to do so softly, thanks to Justice's previous comments about safety. "One Fish, Two Fish! Red Fish, Blue Fish!" Victini danced along as she reached the latest catch, and began to dig right in. "Thanks, Zipper! You're the best!"

[Celebi]

She watched carefully as the scyther caught magikarp, then brought all the catch on shore and laid them out. She could not help but compare his living habits to that of the fae people. She knew it was not her place to judge, but raw fish? She was certain berries were better and tastier, although some odd reason the sight of the raw fish... Looking so shiny out in that sun... She found even her stomach started to growl.

She rather liked how responsible the boy seemed to show toward the newly born togekiss. Was it the forest that drawn the boy here? Maybe it was for the togekiss to familiar itself to its mother's home? she could not help but wonder, what was the reason for the boy's return. She had not way to judge, it was his life his choice. He had to enjoy it however he wanted, plus with the boy the pokemon was safe... Safer than ever in her home time-stream.

Watching the boy now, and her nuthead cousin... She wondered if he planned to point out that the fish was raw and could be tastier cooked... She wondered if he would just let everyone eat it raw, as a since of respect to the pokemon village leader. Celebi was gradually creeping closer to the group, she had not even realized that she had. Though her green skin still kept her camouflage in the foliage around.

[Justice]

TAGS:Stryker, Celebi, Victini
WORDS: 304
NOTES: First time using this table.

Justice looks to Scyther as he announces that he has finished retreiving the food. He doesn't exactly know what to say, considering he's normally the one who gives food to Pokemon, not the other way around. Justice, while thinking about a response, is tagged by the Goddess of Victory; of course, Justice noticed her approach, but he couldn't possibly have dodged out of her way, not with that enthusiasm.

"Well, it seems I'm it again, maybe we can play later." Justice says, looking at the happy deity with a smile.

Justice is incredibly releived when Victini lowers the group carefully, in a manner that wouldn't damage any of those present. Justice walks over to where Scyther and Victini are now sitting; Justice sits down and his companions emulate him. Justice looks at the Pokemon that he is expected to eat and his face might even noticeably turn green at the disgust he feels. Oh my..it's meat..and it's raw..but I can't possibly refuse..I guess..Yes..I must.. Justice thinks, not showing any signs of his disliking for the meal that Scyther had diligently caught.

Justice looks to Grace, who herself is slightly cringing looking at the food that she doesn't recognize as Justice's special berry formula. Justice pets Grace lightly, trying to get her to not voice her opinion as much. Justice looks at Budew and Dawn who are apparently not at all phased by the meal before them. Justice looks to Scyther and smiles, showing his gratefulness for the food..

"Thank you Scyther. I can't say I have ever had the opportunity to eat food like this, may I ask how exactly one..eats it?" Justice says, his voice hiding any disgust.

[Stryker]

Stryker nodded in satisfaction as Victini lowered the group carefully. At least she remembered. he thought as the pokemon gathered to eat the fish he caught. With the magikarp sitting in the slowly setting sun, looking very enticing made his own stomach growl hungrily. The budew and sylveon seems to enjoy the fish. What about the human and the togepi? he thought as he watched the two from the corner of his eyes. As he listened to Justice ask about how to eat the fish, Stryker smiled. "You could ask nicely to Victini to fry your fish. Eat the fried fish however you want, but if you like it raw, that's fine. Raw fish is squishy and has a distinct fishy taste of which I do enjoy. If you choose to eat it raw you just peel it. Or if you want it cooked, I could slice it up for you." he offered as he crossed his arms. "Togepi should also try some fish. It's good for you." he said smiling to the baby pokemon warmly. 

[Victini]

Victini jumped over to the Magikarp and began eating, simply grabbing a part of the fish and stripping a peice of, the goddess' heat frying the meat before it got to her mouth. "Ish delishuss when fried. *gulp* Want me to cook some up real quick?" without waiting for an answer, the goddess rips another strip off and begins chewing the quickly burning meat, the oils in the fish-flesh actually catching fire, so that a stream of liquid fire drips from Victini's mouth, which she then wipes away with one arm, ignoring the flames themselves, which are beginning to blacken the grass under her feet.

The Goddess of Victory has completely missed the presence of another deity in the forest, being preoccupied with food and fun, her divine energy pouring off like a beacon to those of magical inclination. Good thing they are in the Mysty Forrest, which keeps those who might do the party or nearby village wrong.

[Celebi]

It seemed that the boy was willing to eat the fish raw, Celebi felt a sort of pride swell in her chest. It seemed he would be able to be perfect father, well if that is what he consider himself to be. Maybe he would be a Mother? A male Mother? Why was she thinking this? She shook her head and began to focus on the group once more.

Only to have a new situation break her thoughts... Scent... Scent of cooked juicy fish... Catching fire... Oh.. It smelled so good. Celebi found her stomach growling, she was really really hungry. She must leave... Before... No.. She must watch... Oh that fish... She watched as her cousin ate that delicious looking fish... The fire burning of grease... Only to have the Goddess wipe it.. Oh so good...

Celebi found herself once more getting closer and closer she seemed to lost all focus as she reached victini and touched the flaming grease on Victini's face... Only to be burned and freak out by flying to the trees. She quickly blew on her hand and started to cry. She was surely noticed... How...How could she have let her defenses drop so much as to appear in front of her cousin, in front of all of them... She was just so hungry... Once more her stomach growl.

[Justice]

TAGS: Stryker Victini Celebi
WORDS: ###
NOTES: Celebi is adorable.

Justice listens to Stryker, happy that he doesn't mind his asking of Victini to cook it. Just as Justice is about to ask Victini to cook some for him, he is once again disgusted by something. This time, he is disgusted by the way Victini eats. Of course, Justice, being the neat and tidy boy he is, has taught all of his Pokemon to eat their food carefully, not making a mess, so the way Victini eats is a surprise to him. Justice doesn't say anything, though, obviously the way someone eats is nowhere near big enough to comment about..

Justice once again begins to try speaking, when, something comes out of the bushes and touches Victini on the face. Is that? Justice thinks, trying to examine the small spritely body as it moves quickly back into the brush. Quickly, Justice stands, being almost completely sure that the creature he saw is none other than the one he was searching for. Justice grabs Grace in his arms and places her in his backpack, motioning to the others to watch over the egg. "Please excuse me" Justice says, not abandoning his manners.

Justice quickly follows the same track the creature did, looking around to find her position. Justice spots her in a tree and quickly begins to climb it, using an arrow as a means of creating climbing tools. When he reaches the creature, he looks at her and speaks, his voice quiet, just like the voice he uses to speak to Grace.

"Hello there, are you alright? Did you burn yourself? Actually..I know just the thing" Justice says, reaching into his back and pulling out a container of berries. He grabs one specific berry and carefully shows it to the fairy like entity. "Here, this berry's juices can work to quickly heal burns. It is the least I can do for the deity who saved my life." Justice says, his smile small yet true.

Grace, who is very interested in the matter, begins climbing out of the backpack, trying to get atop of Justice's head. When she does try, however, she accidentally falls off of Justice's back, and Justice notices this instantly as her light weight is lifted from him. Justice, in a split second, dives off of the branch he sits on, head forward, in an attempt to get ahead of Grace in the air.

Falling through the air, Justice exceeds Grace's speed and catches her, his back pointed toward the ground in an attempt of preventing Grace from receiving injury. Of course, Justice doesn't have time to fall on his feet, but the fall shouldn't break his back all that much anyway..

[Stryker]

"Victini be careful, you could cause a giant fire." he said kicking some water near Victini. "And do stop slobbering and making a mess, you're grossing the human out...." he said, catching sight of something darting over to Victini. Isn't that...? he thought, watching in horror as Celebi neared and reahed out to touch the burning grease on Victini's face. Oh dear... he thought as he held the side of his head in an attempt to block off the crying. He watched as the human went off towards the direction of where Celebi had fled to. "What could have prompt Celebi to appear here?" he mused outloud, turning back to snatch a bite out of Victini's fish. Hearing a branch spring up from a weight lifted, he turned, unable to do anything to aid the human. Now what's gone into me. he thought as he watched in complete dismay and powerlessness as the human fell down the tree, in his effort to save his togepi. He'll live. Worst he gets is a broken arm or leg. he thought shifting his scythes. 

[Victini]

Victini almost didn't even notice Celebi until she reached up and burned her hands on the goddess' greasy...grease? Victini noticed as her cousin jerked back in pain, and then fled back into the forest. Was she ok? Victini rushed after the others, wondering if Celebi needed help; she had always stayed to herself, instead of playing with Victini. The victory goddess watched as Just-us climbed up the tree, and then watched in horror as her new friend fell from the tree, trying to catch Togepi.

As the human fell, Victini mentally judged the distance. He wouldn't die, but he'd definitely break something at that height. and what of the baby pokemon? She wasn't ready for the fall...It would depend on Justice's grip; would he hold to tightly, and hurt her that way? or perhaps hold to softly, and would she be tossed aside? Victini knew she had to act fast if she was to make sure the baby was safe...

"STOP!" Victini cried, bringing her full power to bear, glowing like the sun, too brightly to stare at, almost. Everything in the forest froze, held in place by the force of the child-god's will. Justice, frozen in the air, couldn't even have blinked, had he tried. Victini stepped forward, and carefully allowed the man to drift downwards, slower than a feather. once he landed, safely, Victini sighed with relief, and relaxed her control, allowing the forest to resume, her body still glowing very brightly. "Are you ok?" The goddess' voice was softer, less energetic, more controlled, than Stryker had ever heard it.

Then, like dropping a pebble in your reflection on water, the vision broke, as Victini tilted her head and smiled gleefully. "That looked like fun, Must-Diz!"

[Celebi]

Celebi blew on her hand, it hurt so much... Tears were brought to her eyes, she was smarter than that.... Her stomach growled again, she ignored the growling and instead focused on the burning pain. She was just sooo hungry, why did she lose control of herself? She didn't even notice the boy had followed her to the tree... Not until he said "Hello there, are you alright? Did you burn yourself? Actually..I know just the thing" she practically jumped out of her onion-like layer skin... What the? What? Did he see her and followed her? She felt a little impressed but the way he was talking.. "I am older than you are, I am not a baby." she tried to say it as simple and grown up as she could, only it sounded like all pokemon speak... he showed her the berries seeming oblivious of her pokemon words, why was he here now? He was not ready... They were not ready. "Thanks." She again spoke in pokemon accepting the berry and eating it, the berry healed her burn, but had caused her stomach growled loudly. What was she to do?

She turned back to the boy, to see the pokemon crawling out and soon began to fall. Before she even had time to react the boy dropped down, wrapped himself around the baby pokemon, then he began to fall. There was really little she could do, especially with her cousin coming to the rescue. The goddess screamed and pretty much willed the world to allow her to rescue her human friend.
When the boy was safe once more, Celebi felt a side of relief, then a part of her felt incredibly guilty about it all being her fault for losing control of her own mind and body. She wanted to stick around... However she may just cause more harm... She hid higher up in the trees, grew a small pink flower near the boy as an apology, then flew further away using the trees as camouflage guilt eating at her. Her stomach feeling still hungry, but the berry just seemed to make her feel better all around, a part of her sent a warm thank you toward the boy. A chance of him getting her Motherly warm feeling was rare but possible.