Professor Ecketzal

... heya all... I gues I'm not very wecome here after my most recent dissapereance... yeah... Ok, I'm here to apologize. Especially to Minun4 and Parugi, for leaving them hanging like that without giving any explanation whatsoever. Truth is, last semester in school took out most of my time, and I'm afraid that next semester will be worse in theat regard. I've come t the decision that I can't continue with this (besides, it's not like my RPG skills were good or something). So to everyone. I'm sorry. With my characters you can do as you please. And the same goes with the shadow pokémon (take good care of Genesect). As for what I'm going to do now. I don't know. I may lurk these boards more frequently (my love for Bionicle still lives). And maybe start something else. Until then and happy RPing. Professor Ecketzal

OOC: I'll prepare the Genesect profile tomorrow or sunday. Depends on how I'm going with homework. IC: Roderick. After some struggling, Roderick had managed to send Ignight out, the infernape had procured to be careful while removing the web from Roderick as to not hurt him. Almost after, Roderick turned around to see who had attacked him, but he could only see webs blocking his view of most of the room. "Let's get rid of them quickly" Ignight nodded and started using fire swipes to cut them. IC: Mina Mina quickly browsed throught the Rocket records, hoping to quickly find her history in the Rocket database. "Come on... come on... aha" She had finally found it. It was somewhat scarce in details, as not even the rockets knew where she came from. "Ok, I just need to erase this permanently". "You know, you could have just asked in the same place" Said Roderick as he went through the web wall, Ignight following him. "I knew that voice was familiar" Roderick got close to Mina and studied her face for a second. "We don't have time for chit chat. Let's get this over quickly so that we can get out of here" Said Roderick as he sat again in the computer. Luckyly, Mina's interruption hadn't cut the data transfer. After a few minutes of typing the right commands, all necessary data was either on Jame's computer (Passing through a lot of bait servers in order to confuse trackers) and a drive on Roderick's PDA, Just in case. At the same time, Rodericklooked for a way to premanently eliminate Mina's archives from the Rocket records.

OOC: Well, he actually doesn't own it, he is just keeping it to keep tabs on it's shadow progress, as it would probably run rampant again if left unnatended. Besides, I've never used it in battles. But if you want to, I could make a character template for it. IC: Roderick "What the?!" Was the only thing Roderick could say before he was pinned to the wall by a spider web. "I'm sorry mr scientist, but I'll need to use that computer for a bit" Said an oddly familiar voice. "Ugh, I have no time for this" Said Roderick as he tried to reach one of hi pokéballs, it didn't take him long to fingd the right one. "Aha!!! here we are. Ignight, cut these ropes if you please" As soon as he was released, Ignight used a blaze kick on one of the webs surrounding roderick. instantly burning the section.

OOC: And yet, I got a shadow Genesect before it was cool. XD IC: Jake SLowly, but surely, Rocket grunts started going out of the base and into the city, most of them were confused because the chaos had already passed, and some were trying to calm down the populace (One in particular was having abit of a rough time with an old couple). In the meantime, Jake had started to follow the swampert, it hadn't been as difficult as he thought, mainly because hesimply had to follow the trace of drenched business and sewage footprints. Right now, he was folowing the Swampert with the intention of seeing where it went. "There are almost no swamperts living in this area, and those who live never go into populated areas, this one has to belong to someone" IC: Roderick Roderick typed furiously in the main computer's keyboard. Thanks to James, the security was down a bit, but it still was no easy task getting around the remaining traps and walls, not to mention de-encrypting all the data that was being kept extra protected. "Just what is James after" Whispered Roderick as he typed more commands... he would have to hurry before he go caught. He was so distracted that he didn't notice a shadown entering the room and hiding behind one of the shelves. IC: Mina "Well, I wasn't expecting this". Thought Mina as she hid behind one of the bookshelves. "This complicates things a bit, I'll need to get rid ofthe scientist first". Thinking fast, Mina Let out her Galvantula, Static. Kneeling down a bit she whispered. "Move quietly and then shoot a spider web at him, towards the wall" Galvantula nodded and climbed up the wall, slowly making his way up the wall and to the side. Once the scientist was in position, Stitic prepared and shot a web right at him... OOC: Still waiting on Viper.

IC: James "Ugh", Was the only thing that came from Jame's mouth as he fell right on top of a fruit's stand. Clearly the water hed been launched with sufficent force to send him flying. An impressive feat considering that he had the height and weight of an adult. Slowly, he got up, pieces of berries, watermelons and apples sliding of his clothes. Checking, he sighed in relief when he saw that the pokémon egg was okay, then, he looked at the other side to see that a swampert was running towards the other end of the street while throwing mud bombs. "Tch, what a bother... I don't think I should meddle with him... but if other rockets come out, I might have to" IC: Roderick With surprise in his eyes (Which were thankfully hidden) Roderick saw that most of the Rocket guards in the area were leaving in order to investigate something outside te base. It seemed James had fulfilled his part. "Well, now it's all up to me, I better move" Making sure to appear casual, Roderick made his way into the mazelike hallways of the fortress, some rooms contained nothing but supplies, some of them were offices or training grounds. Still, it was easier to navigate in here than in Paradise, given that the branch base was smaller, but no less important. Checking yet another door yielded no results, other than some old computer equipment, which were not his main objective. Looking around, Roderick saw a small paper in the floor. "What is this?" He said as he picked it up and read it. "49365..." The rest of the paper was torn. Deciding that it could be useful later, Roderick pocketed the paper and exited the room... The main computer room should be close by now... The door right ahead of him in fact. But he couldn't shake the feeling that he was being watched... IC Mina: "The main computer room should be close right now" Mina thought even as she walked through the now almost deserted hallways of the base. Mostof the grunts had gone outside to deal with some security complaints, which suited her greatly. That way, she wouldn't have so much problems. "The only real problem would be if I ran into the boss in here while in the main computer room... I should be careful". OOC: Of course, I don't expect an almost suicide mission to go down without even a fight. So, Parugi or Minun: Whoever wishes to control the boss. Go ahead.

OOC: Whew, I actually thought that this thread had been eliminated. I'm glad it wasn't IC: Roderick Tap... Tap... Roderick's steps echoed throught the rooms of the facility, only to mix themselves with the cacophony of steps coming from other people and pokémon coming back a forth through the place. Some of them were researchers and some of them were guards... there were even some janitors working alongside poison pokémon in order to keep the place clean. "Unless I get a distraction, I'll not be able to make any progress without being noticed... and if I don't act soon, I'll be caught because I'm just walking around doing nothing... I need to think of something... and get familiar with the place a little bit more"... Turning around a corner, Roderick saw a door hanging open, deciding that if he stayed still he would probably be discovered, he decided to enter. "... Nothing more than a supplies room... I don't see anything useful in here, but on the plus, I can hide here if necesary... and I can see some ventilation pánels over there, If everything else fails I mightbe able to traverse those". "Boy, you sure talk to yourself often, don't you" Sounded Genesec't voice in his Glasses. "You do know that you could get caught easily in there, those things are not exactly soundproof". "Well, yes. You do have a fair point... what do you suggest". "I say that we get out of this room before anything happens. Let's wait for our chance". "Fair enough, let's move and keep quiet. If I know James enough, he will likely be setting a distraction right now"... IC: Mina Mina slowly entered the rocket base through the main entrance. Being a rocket herself, the task was easy. She just needed to flash her insignia to the guard at the entrance and she was in, just like that. "Of course, I won't beneeding this badge much longer..." She thought as she headed to the bedrooms. IC: Jake Jake wandered the streets of madarin island alone... Mina had already gone to the base on this island, saying that she needed to do this as quick as possible. Figuring that he would be lagging behind her if he followed her, and that the nature of her mission could potentially be suicidal, Jake decided to stay behind and just relax. Mina could always call him for backup if she needed help. So it was not as if he had come here for nothing. Getting Yamask out of his pokéball, Jake started to stroll through town, seeing a few storesand people... but nothing out of the ordinary. "Man, this place has been going stale with the years... I wish it was more exiting around here" Clearly, Jake had broken one of the prime rules of the universe, because just as he said that, he walked avobe a manhole, that was immediatedly blasted by a torrent of water, and Jake with it...

IC: Roderick Roderick slowly peered out of a corner at the end of the hallway, he could see some Rocket guards coming on and forth with military discipline. He could also see some operatives and even some pokémon going through the facility. "Seems awefully busy for just a research facility" he mumbled to himself. "Well, let's get this started" He said as he accomodated his glasses and stepped forward. IC: Mina and Jake "Well, we are finally here, Mandarin Island" Said Jake, even as he stretched and yawned. Mina jumped out of the boat and eagerly started running in place. "Come on, let's hurry up, I'm really nervous about this". With that, she started running towards the forest. "Alright, alright" Said Jake as he followerd her.

IC: Roderick Roderick kept walking through the long hallway, this path hadn't been used in a really long time, as the rusted doors could testify to. Keeping focused on the task at hand, Roderick kept trekking through the facility.

IC: Roderick"Very well, I'm going in" With that, he got close to the door he was standing in front of. It was a simple metal door in design. What made it so special was it's location, it was actually hidden between a rock formation deep in the forest of Mandarin Island.Once in front of the metal hatch, Roderick presented his insignia to the scanner that was beside it. A few seconds passed before the badge was checked, seconds that seemed like hours, until finally, with a beep, the door pened, allowing Roderick to enter."Now, let's just hope that this will go smoothly""I wouldn't count on that" responded Genesect.With a final glance into the world outside, and after checking that his disguise was ready, Roderick stepped into the hallway.

IC: RoderickSlowly, but surely, Roderick made his way to the rocket hideout. It was actually very well thought out, hidden in plain sight, but stretching underground. It had some extra exits out of town just in case something went wrong."And I'm counting on some of those to enter"

IC: Roderick. Orange island arechipielago, a few hours later.Roderick slowly stepped out of the boat, after some hours of traveling by ship, he had finally arrived at his destination: Southern Mandarin Island. The southernmost island of the Orange archipielago."Well, it makes sense that Viper's hideout is here. There are several parts of the island that are deserted, and there is also a lot of cities, meaning, more people to keep an eye on, and more possible recruits".A voice sounded in his glasses/transmissor"What are we waiting for Roderick. Let's go". Said the ever so rash Genesect.Rolling his eyes, Roderick started walking towards the main city. "We still have to wait for James instructions before we acces the base. Doing it now would be quite suicidal... and don't try to contact him. Because he still doesn't know you are with me"."Although, knowing James, he probably already has found out through hacking reports":

IC: RoderickRoderick stepped out of Jame's office. And walked in the direction of the docks. Once there, he made sure he had everything he needed before departing.15 minutes later, he was already on his way.OOC: Which is to... which island again?

IC: Roderick,"Very well I'll be there".As soon as he said this, Roderick teleported to Jame's office with Elgyem's help."Nifty little trick" He said even as he took the profile to study it.After he was done, He looked at James direction again. "Okay then. I'm ready and have packed some supplies in case of the worse. I'll be off soon and will be there in a couple of hours. Very likely at nighttime".

OOC: *Gulp*IC: Roderick.As he left, Roderick started heading for the supplies, He'd need multiple Hyper potions in case things took the wrong turn. Some food supplies wouldbe welcome as well.

IC: (Roderick)"Only a map of the facility to know where I have to go, in this kinds of missons, the less contrived and th quicker it's done, the better":With that, Roderick turned around and exited the chamber, he had to restock in supplies after all.

IC: Roderick"Very well then" Said Roderick as he hid his eyepiece and put on a lab coat, alongside a pair of fake shiny glasses. "I'll go disguised as a scientist if that's okay with you". He then got out a lab coat from his backpack and put it on, covering the snag machine and PDA. Grabbing the insignia, Roderick put it in the coat's pocket.

IC: Roderick.Roderick thought for a few more minutes before finally responding."...Very well. I'll comply with your request. And I think that the charade option will be the most appropiate one. If time is of the essence, then assoon as I prepare the necessary, I'll be of".(Thoughts)"What are you planning James... I know you don't do things for a single reason... there is always something more... maybe I'll find out what, after all this is over".

OOC: My, you put me in a tight spot.IC: RoderickRoderick silently thought about the prospect. It was clearly a delicate misson... if not outright suicidal. There were a lot of factors to take account of and if he ever failed... well. Let's just say that he wouldn't be able to get out of this one.On the other hand, if he succeded, Team Liberty would be at a huge adventage, not to mention that it could be an advantage against the now impeding Darkrai attack.Without talking, Roderick got out his PDa and organized his team for what he supposed was needed in the next 12-24 hours."Very well. I shall comply your request. What data do I need, where is the island and when would be the ideal time to strike?"At the same time, a thought crossed his head"... Now would be an excellent time to have Mina with me... oh well, nothing that can be done about it"With a resolute face, roderick prepared himself.OOC: Roderick's current teamWattling (always on team, securty cameras).Digital (Hacking).Blimpy (Defensive, shadow ball used to cover up).Elgyem (Teleportation).Aralia (Vine whip).Ignight (Main strength of the team).on PC:RampereSwirl (I have to give this little guy some more screentime).Extra pokémon traveling with:Genesect (Obligatory token evil teammate).

OOC: Oh, so that's what I've been missing.IC: (Roderick).Roderick could only look, slack jawed at the demonstration. After it was ver, he quickly shut his mouth and began to think to himself."On one part, this could be a very good asset to liberty forces... on the other, if it fell on the wrong hands..."Rodrick looked back at James."It is certainly a very interesting developement. But I have three questions regarding my involvement. Number one: Why did you chose me, Number two:What am I required to do. and Number three: does anyone else know about this?"

IC: (Roderick) Roderick sat down, adn he could feel his neck hair rising."I don't know what I'm getting myself into...but i sure hope it won't spell the end for me"As he thought this, the video started to play...

IC: (Roderick).Roderick mantained his expression calm as he listened. "Very well, I shall wait"."I have a bad feeling about this..." Was the only thing in his mind.OOC: You guys continue... as I have no idea of the proyect or what it entails.

IC: RoerickRoderick slowly antered the well furnished office. He didn't know why, but he had a bad feeling about all this. Still, he followed James inside.

IC: Roderick.Roderick looked at James for a few seconds before responding."Very well, let's see what these proyects are".A voice sounded in Roderick's visor.""Ha, just wait untl you hear about this... you'll love it"Rodrick was not sure if he should listen to Genesect's advice.

IC: Roderick.Turning around, Roderik smiled at seeing his comrade."James, It has only been a few weeks. But it feels like ages. I'm so glad to see you again".Returning his pokémon, except Wattling, Roderick faced James once again. "So, what has happened while I've been gone"Unknown to either of them, Genesect was scanning both trainers electronic devices. Being a cibernetic legendary certainly had it's perks.OOC: The fourth wall is almost broken... just a little more...Minun, does James still have celebi?

IC: (Roderick)While seeing his PDA, Roderick heard someone getting closer. He turned back to see a face he was already familiar with.