Rise of the Shadows!

[Senna-Umbreon]

The Cranievee let out another squeak as the egg toppled over due to its squirming.

Ghost snickered slightly, then bent down to help the Cranievee out of the rest of the egg.

As soon as it was free from the egg, the Cranievee again looked up at Ghost. And now, one could see that while its body was still mostly like an Eevee, it did have the blue markings on its back and tail like a Cranidos, along with its ruff of fur being grey instead of tan.

[Magnakilro]

Iron suddenly felt different upon seeing the baby. He didn't feel scared or worried. He was ecstatic. He nuzzled the child.

[Senna-Umbreon]

The Cranievee squeaked as it was nuzzled by Iron, but then nuzzled him back. It then tried to stand up, but failed and fell back down.

[Magnakilro]

Iron chuckled at the cuteness of it, he then gave Ghost a nuzzle.

[Senna-Umbreon]

Ghost grinned and nuzzled Iron. She then nudged the Cranievee with her snout, trying to help it stand up.

[Magnakilro]

Iron started purring pretty loudly. He couldn't help but smile at this adorable little baby.

Chomp was watching the scene, arm around Rikki.

[Senna-Umbreon]

The Cranievee, after a little help from Ghost of course, finally was able to stay upright. It squeaked happily.

Rikki snickered, looking at the little Cranievee, "Okay, that is just adorable."

[Magnakilro]

Chomp smiled, "Despite what they think...I'm sure they'll be great parents..."

[Senna-Umbreon]

Rikki nodded, "Hehe, yeah."

Ghost looked up at Iron, "Hm... I guess we should think of a name for him, huh?"

[Magnakilro]

Iron nodded and began to think. He scratched, "Rust?"

[Senna-Umbreon]

Ghost tilted her head, nodding slightly, ".... Works for me."

The Cranievee looked up at Ghost and Iron, blinking curiously.

[Magnakilro]

Iron lifted the child, hugging it.

[Senna-Umbreon]

Rust squeaked as he was lifted off the ground, blinking up at Iron. He squirmed slightly, but then stopped.

[Magnakilro]

Iron smiled at him.

[Senna-Umbreon]

Rust squeaked happily and nuzzled Iron. He then looked at Ghost and squeaked again.

[Magnakilro]

Iron placed the baby in front of Ghost

[Senna-Umbreon]

Rust squeaked and wobbled over to Ghost, curling up next to her.

[Magnakilro]

Iron yawned and wrapped his body around Ghost and Rust. He fell asleep.

[Senna-Umbreon]

Ghost curled up around Rust, tail wrapped around him. She nuzzled both Rust and Iron, then fell asleep.

[Azunara]

((Back. And aaw. Also, time to add more action to various characters of mine. I believe Sol and Kir shall have a nice meeting.))

Solara had watched everything, and gave a slight, angry growl as Tira was found. She had gone out with them. Why hadn't she remembered to look for her? Why had she forgotten Tira? The little dragon wouldn't be nearly dead if she hadn't done more! The espeon gave a savage snarl, and then with Rust's hatching, only watched blankly, seeming either not to notice or care. Her fur was a nicer shade of dark now, and it only confirmed her suspicion's when the voices, in the quiet lull, told her to kill them all.

"Come on! It's the only thing you're good for, anyways. Killing. Destruction. You can't heal, Tira's dying because of you. You can't raise a kid, you'll only do something stupid, and you're dead weight to them. Kill 'em all. Please, kitty?" They added the latter part, almost mockingly. "At least you're Dusk...They have that human. Don't be silly, we know you know that. If you're Dusk, you could go say hi to him, even! With your claws."

That. That was a compelling argument, the espeon had to admit. She looked at the sleeping Iron, Rust and Ghost, gave Rust a careful pat with her paws and gave a slight grin at Ghost, "Arceus, you'll be better off than I am," She said quietly, and fled, darting away, snarling. She ignored the snow and the cold, using the sun to warm patches to keep her warm.

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Kiren jolted in surprise. She had watched a few of them leave earlier, then return with a body. But this one was alone! Perfect.