Daniel Bryan

IC - Seth / Nimbasa: As Kyle walked away, Seth quickly returned to his cold demeanor. "And this is why I hate people." Seth growled to himself. Seth released Volt, petting his Luxray as he left the Pokemon Center, paying no heed to the rampaging Gyarados. Volt motioned towards it, signalling it wanted to help fight, but Seth shook his head. "No, they got themselves into this mess, they can deal with it themselves." Seth said. He left behind the Pokemon Center, intending to go locate Evan. He could tell enough was happening without him, and it was irritating that he was getting left behind.~Det

IC - Seth / Nimbasa City: "I've been brutally beaten by my son from the future," Seth replied softly. "I watched my partner Pokemon pass away in front of me. I hardly know my mother. I have only 3 friends in the world, two of which are in captivity because of my future son. I found out I'm the most recent in a long line of heroes, and that I'm not even complete. I watched my home region be covered in darkness." Seth sighed, reminiscing on his life the past while. "It's not very easy to hear, learning that you are essentially an incomplete person. Couple that with the fact that I feel that I have to live up to this legacy of heroes... It puts pressure on one's body, mind and soul." Seth tried to force a smile."Life isn't fair, Eston, but sometimes you need to take everything that life throws at you, and channel it right back at it. Sometimes, you can't just leave decisions up to chance, you need to make that decision for yourself. It's up to you how you handle what happens in your life, be it good or bad."

IC - Seth / Nimbasa: Seth had stayed behind, having decided to rest up from his journeys recently. Seth suddenly felt a sharp pain, sensing a distortion in space and time, and he could have sworn he saw an image of Klim Prizak, but that was impossible, as he was in Shade's captivity, wasn't he? Nevertheless, he brushed it aside as being the result of his sleeplessness.Seth noticed Kyle and walked over to him, putting his hand on his shoulder. "You seem like you've had a rough while, Eston," Seth said, his voice souding slightly nervous. Seth was used to being to himself and only speaking confidently when he was approached first. His usual confidence and coldness faltered, but he stood tall, his eyes gleaming. "It's not easy, is it?"~Det

IC - Seth / Nimbasa: "Because, Mr. Eston," a voice said. "You're not the only one who has lost someone important." Seth made his way towards Kyle, wearing a brown, tattered blanket over him. "I've lost people I love several times over. I lost my chance at a normal life. I know where you're coming from, but these things happen in war." Seth's face was cut from rubble which had fallen upon him. "I've lost the woman I love, and one of my only friends, not to mention possible family that I'm unaware of."~Det

IC - Darkrai / On Route to Mossdeep. The Darkrai flew over the ocean, spreading darkness as they made their way towards Mossdeep city. Afterwards, they had only one more destination until Hoenn was completely consumed by the shadows. While there, they intended to have fun. Amusing how humans can create things which can bring about their own downfall...~Det

IC - Seth / Castelia: Even as the destruction caused rubble to fall around him, Seth continued to play. His Pokemon began panicking, with the exception of Volt, who sat beside him. Milotic wrapped her body around the team, attempting to protect them. Seth stopped playing as a black shape appeared before him. "Daseos... What brings you to me now?" Seth asked calmly."I have come to observe you, Seth Vicens. Why do you not flee? Why do you sit and risk your life for the sound of a simple flute? Why do you not join up with the others?" the phantom Darkrai asked."I stay, because I can. I stay," Seth calmly replied, a smile on his face. "Because I want to be at peace. There is not as much satisfaction as peace within destruction. I don't join up..." Seth rose to his feet, taking a step forward towards the being. "Because I want to show I'm strong on my own. I do indeed plan on following them. Much like you, I wish to observe. I want to see how these people work. I want to see what makes them strong, what makes them weak. I want to know what their true goals are." Seth recalled his Pokemon, leaving him alone, facing Daseos."Interesting... You are bringing yourself to a fork in the road, but what path are you going to take with this knowledge?" Daseos asked. Seth shook his head."With that knowledge... I'm going to see where life takes me," the Hero of Time replied, his eyes suddenly flashing brightly. Daseos seemed both disturbed and intrigued by the event. Seth took no notice and simply smiled."I see..." said Daseos. Daseos also noted that there was a faint blue glow radiating from Seth's right arm. Daseos went silent. "If you feel such is what you must do, then do not allow me to get in your way." Daseos moved to the side, as Seth smiled and walked away. Daseos noted that there was something disturbing about the way that Seth was smiling. Nevertheless, he still had the air about him that made Daseos fully believe he still had a good heart. Amusing creatures, humans...

IC - Seth/Castelia City: Seth sighed, watching Coeur Tower. He could sense the battle raging within, using his link with Evan, as well as his Kirlia`s psychic powers to get brief glimpses into Evan`s mind as much as he could. Finally, Seth decided to give up and sat down, as Elegan and Volt sat in front of him. Reaching into his coat, he pulled out his flute, ornate designs of the Creation Trio decorating the simple instrument. Seth released the rest of his Pokemon, who sat down before him, although Ghidorah decided to nibble on his coat. Taking a deep breath, Seth began to play a soft melody for his Pokemon, calming them and relaxing their nerves. "I'm staying here until the end... We still have many things left to do, don't we, Evan?"~Det

IC - Seth/Castelia: Seth stood in the center of Castelia, his arms folded. He had made up his mind. He was going to wait and see what would happen. He sent a mind wave to Evan, utilizing their connection as the Heroes of TIme and Space. "Evan, can you hear me? 'Tis Seth. You must understand, you need to stop her. You can't hold back as much as you usually do. You may need to play dirty." Seth sighed. "I'm not going to help you this time. You're on your own. Good luck." Seth ran his hand along Volt's mane, as he leaned back against a wall."I never thought I'd have to tell him to do what he normally wouldn't do," Seth whispered to himself. "Still, times are beginning to get desperate, and desperate times call for desperate measures. Either way, this will end somehow."~Det

IC - ???/Unova: The creature reared its head. Rising weakly to its feet, it brushed its long black hair out of its face, revealing very skeletal features upon its face. It could feel chaos in the region. It smiled grinding its sharp teeth together, as it began to attempt to draw power from the chaos, feeding off of it. For far too long it had gone without energy to draw from the insanity. Even still, being sealed far beneath the ground weakened it further. The creature would have much preferred to being sealed in a bag made out of its own skin, as with that, it would be complete, rather than torn from its original body. But the time for its escape was drawing nearer. It was gathering energy, and would be releasing it in due time... "Whole... Will be... Whole..."~Det

IC - Seth/Castelia City: Seth left Evan behind, butnot quite in the way that Evan had intended. Seth, the final plate in hand, was on his way out of the city. "Evan, I'm sorry, but we can't risk this. I need to go stop the Darkrai now." As Seth moved forward, he heard the explosion. "Really? Ugh..." Seth growled, now torn between going onward and going back to help. Seth turned to his Luxray. "What do you think?"IC - Sombra/Lilycove: "Him? Suffer? You don't understand... What I intend to put him through," Sombra laughed. "Will make my actions today seem like mercy."~Det

IC - Sombra/Lilycove: As the power rushed through the body of Sombra, the being seemed intrigued. "You wield a most interesting power, creature." Sombra adjusted his hair as he walked over to examine what was left of Lilycove. "But as you can see, my power is far greater. You are wise to ally with me, and you have a legion of darkness to support you." As Sombra's eye glowed brighter, a sadistic smile came over his face. "You see... What we have done here... Is merely an example of what we are going to do to the rest of the world."IC - Seth/Castelia: Seth's face went dark, as he lowered his head. "Kinali survived... We survived because of Shade, and now..." Seth looked at Evan, his gold eye glowing. "I needed to get the plates. Now that I have them, it's merely a matter of time before the Darkrai succeed. See, it's almost time for them to unleash their master plan. We have to stop them."~Det

IC - Seth/Castelia: Seth, ignoring Evan, noticed someone who seemed to be extremely distressed in a large crowd of people. "Sir, are you alright?" Seth asked, pushing his way through the crowd, who was doing nothing to help the man. The man suddenly collapsed, as Seth quickly dashed over to help him to his feet. "Sir?!" The man, his clothes ripped and dirty, didn't even look at Seth."The monster of madness..." the man gasped. His face was gaunt, his eyes were blurred, his shirt was soaked with sweat. "He's trying hard to break the seal, but he hasn't done it yet..." The man turned and gazed into Seth's eyes, his own eyes widening in apparent terror, as he broke free from Seth's grasp. "You-! Demon! Monster!" The man quickly ran away, pushing his way intothe crowd.~~~~~~~~~When Seth snapped back into consciousness, he looked at Evan, who was still waiting for a response. "Oh, forgive me, I must have dazed off. Yes, let us go." Seth and Volt stood ready and nodded.~Det

IC - Seth/Nacrene City: Seth made his way to the Pokemon Center, and allowed Volt to be healed. Quietly, Seth sat down, and began to think. 'This went too far. I should have told Volt to stop... It's my fault...' Seth thought to himself, resting his head in his hands. He reached into his pocket, grabbing his shard of the Adamant Orb. He felt a surge of energy rush through his body, calming him down for the moment."And how is something as empty as you supposed to help save the world, Mr. Vicens?" a familiar voice echoed in the mind of Seth.'Empty? What do you mean by that, Daseos?' Seth asked, a hint of anger in his words."I mean exactly what I say. You are a hero chosen by the gods, but you are different. You are empty..." the phantom's voice hissed.'Is that all you want? To mock me now?' Seth growled. 'I just watched my best friend get brutalized, and that is all you have to say to me?'"Foolish child... You emptiness is your weakness... But it is also your greatest strength..." Daseos replied. "Your Luxray shares your strength, your determination, your refusal to give up. Consider your strength with your emptiness, and then think of what you can accomplish when you begin to fill that void..." Seth became silent. "You choose your destiny. What do you intend to do? Let your emptiness be used against you? Or will you harness its potential and become the hero that you need to be?"'... It's my destiny. I'll do as I please,' Seth said sharply."Very well, but take my words to heart, and you'll see what you can do. Just be wary..." Daseos replied, as his presence vanished from the mind of Seth. Seth shook his head, as he noticed that Volt was finally healed. Rising to his feet, Seth strode over and thanked the lady, retrieving Volt's Poke Ball. Seth released his Luxray, reaching down and petting his partner."Come on, Volt," Seth whispered. "Let's go and walk for a bit."~Det

IC - Seth/Outskirts of Nacrene City: Seth bowed in respect of the Legendary Pokemon, something in his mind telling him all he needed to know about Landorus. "No, it's not his fault," said Seth quietly, shaking his head. "It's my fault. I should have stopped Volt from going on sooner. If I had just recalled him, none of this would have happened." Seth glanced at Landorus before turning away abruptly, continuing on his way.~Det

IC - Seth/Outskirts of Nacrene City: Seth made his way towards the city, tightly holding Volt's Poke Ball close to his heart when he suddenly felt what seemed to be a sandstorm approaching him. "What?!" Seth exclaimed, turning to find himself face-to-face with the mighty Landorus. "Who... What are you?"~Det

IC - Darkrai/Lilycove: "An interesting prospect..." Sombra stated, before unleashing tendrils of darkness, striking each of his siblings, returning their power back to them. Sombra slowly returned to the form of a normal Darkrai, albeit one that was much more mist-like. With a motion, he took the form of Adam once more, walking over before Feral, accepting the handshake. "Very well, Mr. Tierra, an excellent choice you have made. It is a shame that there aren't others who are more like you are."IC - Seth/Outskirts of Nacrene City: Seth was silent, before turning to Evan, his eyes suddenly a very dull colour, as he began to turn away. "It isn't your fault. Don't blame yourselves." Seth replied softly, making his way to the Pokemon Center as fast as he could, cradling Volt's Poke Ball close to his chest.'Volt... I'm sorry...' Seth thought to himself.~Det

IC - Sombra/Lilycove City: Sombra turned to the new visitor, sensing immense darkness within Feral Tierra. "You seem to know your darkness well, creature. I am known by many names to many beings.... Ten... Master... But you may call me as I am best known. I am Sombra, the leader of the Ten Darkrai," Sombra moved closer, inspecting Feral. "And what, do tell, brings you to me?"IC - Seth/Outskirts of Nacrene City: Seth saw that still, Volt refused to quit, and began struggling again, but was bleeding badly. Seth refused to witness anymore. "I'm done, Evan, it's over, you win," Seth said, recalling Volt. Seth stared at the Poke Ball. "You went to far, Volt, you need to learn when enough is enough..." Seth went silent, staring at Volt's Poke Ball.~Det

IC - Seth/Outskirts of Nacrene City: "Volt!" Seth called out, but it was too late, Volt was struck by the tail of the Garchomp, and was left motionless on the ground. "Volt!" Seth immediately ran over to his Luxray, ready to recall his partner, when he noticed a surge of determination in the eyes of Volt. Seth and Evan watched in shock as Volt rose back to his feet, roaring in defiance of the more powerful Garchomp. Seth reached for Volt to calm him down, but Volt turned, a fierce look in his golden eyes. Volt's mouth began to radiate cold energy,~Det

IC - Seth/Outskirts of Nacrene City: Volt struggled to rise to his feet, only to be hit directly with the Flamethrower. Volt still stood strong, parts of his fur on fire, as the Luxray now had to deal with a burn. "Volt! Go for another Ice Fang!" Seth called, some hint of worry for his partner in his voice. The Luxray gathered ice energy in his fangs, as he charged at the Garchomp once more.IC - Darkrai/Lilycove: Sombra simply stared at the helicopter, and sent a Shadow Ball at the helicopter, not intending to destroy it, but merely to amuse himself, before unleashing a wave of darkness across the land, which began to slowly spread across a vast area. Sombra turned back to look at Bounty, a triumphant gleam in his eyes.~Det

IC - Seth/Outskirts of Nacrene City: Volt was hurt by the attack, but nevertheless, rose back again. "Volt! Don't back down, go for another Crunch!" Seth called, a sense of excitement in his voice. Volt quickly charged once more, in the exact same pattern."Predictable as always!" Evan taunted playfully. Gnip let loose another cloud of fire, but as it cleared, it became apparent that Volt was gone. "Huh?!""As are you!" Seth chuckled. Gnip felt a pain on her back as Volt began clinging on to her dorsal fin with his teeth. "Now Volt, Ice Fang!" Volt let go, gathering ice energy in his mouth as he prepared to bite down.

IC - Seth/Outskirts of Nacrene City: Seth followed suit, bowing his head to his new companions as he left. Following Evan, he took his place opposite his friend, Volt standing by him. Seth looked at his Luxray, and nodded as Volt stepped forward, letting lose a battle cry, radiating lightning, fire and ice at once. "We're ready, and we aren't going to back down from this. We never do!" Seth exclaimed, as Volt roared in agreement.Evan chuckled. "As do we!" Evan shouted, striking a pose with Gnip. "Alrighty! Let's see how you've been doing!" Gnip moved forward, clouds of fire escaping from her mouth with every step she took. To most other trainers, this sight would intimidate them, but Seth and Volt stood their ground, moving forward to show they were not afraid."Let's begin! Volt, Crunch!" The Luxray made a dash toward the Garchomp, eyes glowing brightly as he leaped at the larger foe.IC - Darkrai/Lilycove: A loud scream of rage and anger was the first thing heard by Ariadne, and it was clear the reason. Arthes was clutching her face, a massive scar running down her eye and part of her right shoulder. The Darkrai quickly made a move for the Deoxys, but a tendril of shadow quickly put her in her place as she began to feel weaker and weaker. "I will borrow your power, whether you want it or not," Sombra hissed. Arthes glanced over at her siblings, to see that they too were being drained of their energy by Sombra."M-master..." Arthes pleaded, as she fell to the ground, soon followed by her siblings as Sombra became stronger."You'll get it back when I'm done." Sombra began shifting, becoming far more nightmarish and mist-like. His eyes became pure white, and his appearance was no longer solid black, but an endless void in the form of a Darkrai. His voice now resonated with the voices of his siblings, as he began to approach the Deoxys. "What a thorn in my side you have proven yourself to be!"~Det

IC - ???/Unova: In the dark room, the creature stirred. Its souless eyes darted around as it crawled around. It could sense itself, yet it wasn't itself. Still, it was awake now, and that was all that it really cared about. "Whole... Want to be... Whole..." The creature's voice was echoing throughtout the room. "Want to be whole!" The creature began pounding on the ground, something it had done for 18 years. As before, it would never be heard, but its influence would be growing...IC - Seth/Nacrene City: Seth was knocked down, but quickly rose to his feet. "Still as headstrong as ever, I see," Seth muttered,releasing Volt from his Poke Ball. The Luxray emerged, facing Evan, roaring in defiance, even though he clearly recognized Evan. "Come on, surely you've improved, or have you merely gotten weaker?" Seth snickered. Volt cracked with electricity, fire and ice all at once, his eyes glowing brightly.~Det

IC - Seth/Nacrene City: "Fighting the Gym Leader, eh?" Seth said, a small smile coming over him. He turned to Evan, reaching for a Poke Ball from his belt. "Evan, it's been some time since I've battled anyone. I'm curious to see just how much you have improved." Seth finally realized that Evan had a different outfit from before. A small twitch came over him, which quickly passed. 'I can tell your fashion sense has not improved....' Seth thought to himself.~Det

IC - Seth/Nacrene City: Seth slapped Evan in the back of the head and turned to Sonja. "Yes, I am indeed Seth Vicens, Executive of Team Liberty, and the herald of Dialga. Now, do you mind telling me who you are, what you are doing here, and where exactly here is?" Seth suddenly felt a pain in his head, almost as if time was being warped extremely somewhere. Still, his past experiences had taught him to keep it to himself, as painful as it was. Nevertheless, Seth remained composed, looking over the people before him, examining them all.~Det

IC - Darkrai/Lilycove: Each of the Darkrai were hit with the attacks aimed at them, causing them to reel in pain. "Now!" roared Eight. Never missing a beat, the Darkrai suddenly multiplied, the nine of them quickly becoming twenty-seven. Each of them unleashed a Shadow Ball, though it was difficult to know which attack was real or not. However, this was simply a distraction. The real Darkrai quickly gathered together."An intriguing idea, separating us from each other," Sombra stated, a hint of sarcasm in his voice. "But as you saw, we ar just as powerful separate, now watch as we fight as one!" The Darkrai began gathering energy, time slowing down, before they all unleashed a group Roar of Time, as waves of energy were launched at the gathered Legendaries.IC - Seth Vicens/Nacrene City: From the blue portal emerged a young man, dressed completely in black. His face seemed to be darkened, his golden eye duller, while his red eye seemed to be brighter than usual. He cracked his neck and stretched his arms, before turning to Evan. "Well, if it isn't the Hero of Space, Evan Tierra," Seth said, his voice tired and slow. "Now tell me, where in this region am I? It's been a long time..."~Det