Rise of the Shadows!

[Kira]

Delora let out one little whine before she completely collapsed, eyes shut as her mind and body simply shut down to deal with everything that had just happened.

"Damn it..I was starting to like that Absol..." Ikis growled as he shook his head. He wasn't about to stick around to get involved. He headed back toward the others, wondering just what kind of reception he would get.

[Kamalia]

"No. Sparky, I'm here to help you." She murmured soothingly as she came into view. "This will help you soon... just hang on."

Molly used Wish!
"I for one refuse to kill my old allies and friends. Even if they've turned on me. Perhaps unlike some." She gave him a cold glare. "I'm disappointed in you, Sparky. You have stronger willpower. This didn't have to happen."
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"Feisty! I like that!" The Toxicroak laughed. "Can't say much for your aiming, though." He slid out of the way of the ice and snow. "I hope you'll give me a better show than that, toots." He yawned and stretched.

Reese used Taunt!

[Azunara]

Speck's ghosts and copies happily took the bite, leaving the haunter unscathed as she faded, then reappeared behind Ghost, smashing into her, glowing darkly.

Speck used Shadow Punch!

[Magnakilro]

Sparky glared at her, "You all just let me run to what could've been my death! No one helped me....no one cared!"

[Senna-Umbreon]

Ghost growled in frustration as she took the Shadow Punch. She whirled around and leapt at the Haunter.

Ghost Girl used Payback!

[Azunara]

Speck leaped away, dodging the attack before diving in again. "You used to be a friend, Ghost. I thought of you as a sister..." She said, wearily.

Speck used Shadow Punch!

[Lupis]

Summer growled, lunging at the Toxicroak, her speed fueled by rage.

Summer uses Quick Attack!

[Senna-Umbreon]

Ghost dodged the Shadow Punch, "Sister? Hmph.. Yeah right. Even my REAL family never cared for me!" She shook her head, "Not even them.... MY OWN FAMILY HATED ME! DO YOU REALLY THINK I'M GOING TO BELIEVE YOU CARED JUST BECAUSE YOU SAY YOU THOUGHT OF ME AS A SISTER?!" She roared, shaking with rage.

[Magnakilro]

Sparky continued glaring at Molly, "How do you know I won't just infect you when your done?"

[Kamalia]

"We were in the middle of a battle, Sparky. A losing battle. The mind happens to be distracted in times like those. And I do not remember you asking for one of us to come with you. If it was so obviously something that would've been your death, why did you not seek assistance from your comrades? Perhaps you were blinded by something. But what could have gotten you into such a frenzy to do so..."
"Oh. Yes. Because the very Pokémon who convinced you to join the Dusks very nearly killed the girl you love. I would guess that is why." She looked away. "Though, judging how you attacked Jingle, this news must sound wonderful to you. To think of that innocent little bug being in pain." Her voice dropped low. "I would never have imagined you this way. A hyperactive, happy little mouse, head-over-heels in love... and now..." She looked up at him, sadness in her eyes. "Now look at what you've become. I have no doubts you will try to infect me, Sparky. I'm just... holding on to the hope that the Raichu we all knew and love is still somewhere inside you."

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"Oof. I am in so much pain." Reese rolled his eyes as the Glaceon collided into him. "I think you need to cool down a little, girly. Maybe some nice, cold water would help?" He scooped up a handful of sludge and flung it at Summer.

Reese used Mud Bomb!

"And the mud is great for your skin! A little extra something for ya, toots." He grinned and bounced a large distance away.

[Azunara]

Speck recoiled, "Ghost...The day you and Sol found me was one of the best in my existence. I had been lost, and lonely, and you guys came and offered me a new home and a new family. It's because of you that I made it this far. We all care for you, just come back."

[Magnakilro]

Sparky hissed, "That 'happy-go-lucky Raichu' was blind to what his 'friends' really thought about him.....now I see the truth......that 'innocent bug' faked her love....it is obvious she didn't care...."

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Deoxys still held Delora tightly, hoping that having physical contact with the man she loves would help break her curse.

[Senna-Umbreon]

Ghost shook her head violently, "NO! You're lying! LYING!! None of you care about me! SO STOP LYING TO ME!!!"

[Lupis]

Summer growled, freezing the mud that coated her fur, then shattering it by turning her fur to frozen needles.
"Ghost, sister, that one wishes to tear you away from us! Please, do not threaten unity!"
She lunged again, her teeth shining with ice. Hopefully, biting the frog Pokemon would freeze its moist skin.

Summer uses Ice Fang!

[Azunara]

Speck was already tired. There was no way she could even attempt to cure Ghost, bringing her asleep would be too much. In truth, there wasn't much else she could do. She retreated, fading to bring herself out of the battle. Ghost could probably see her, but Speck was banking on the hope that Ghost wouldn't want to bother going after her anymore.

[Kira]

(( Well, since Delora is out for a while and all my other characters are floating in limbo, I'mma head off for the night! Later all, don't bury me in posts! ))

[Senna-Umbreon]

Ghost smiled at Summer, "I'd never.. You understand me. All of our family does! I'd die before betraying you, sister!" She bounded over, ignoring Speck, and leapt at Reese.

Ghost Girl used Psychic!

[Azunara]

Speck sighed in relief, glad to be out of the battle, if only for a moment.

Your efforts are pointless.

Speck blinked in confusion, looking over the numerous scratches that the Shadows from Sol's dream had given her. Uh-oh.

[Kamalia]

"Faked her love for all of those years?" The Gardevoir raised an eyebrow. "What could she possibly have reason to do that for for such a long, long time? Give me something logical, Sparky. What's your reasoning behind that?"

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"Gyuuh!" Reese bent backwards in an effort to dodge the attack. The Glaceon's paws hit him hard in the eye, though. Grimacing and holding a hand to his eye, he gave her an annoyed look. Keeping an eye on her, he began to dance and sway.

Reese used Rain Dance!

Raindrops began to pelt down.
Reese's Dry Skin heals him!
Reese sighed and let his hand off of his face. "Your turn, runt."
Julius' Swift Swim is activated!
A blur of orange blasted past the Glaceon, a shower of stars striking near her.
Julius used Swift!
"Try and catch me, now!" The Buizels' voice was slightly shaky and scared, however.
"Hah! You show her, scraAAAGH!" The Toxicroak's hands flew to his head as a throbbing headache came over him. "Hey, hey! No abandoning me, now!" He yelled out as he noted Speck had disappeared as well.

[Magnakilro]

Sparky hissed, he honestly didn't have an answer. He coughed again.