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SIXTH REBELLION ❅ VIDEO
[The video opens to a rather tranquil shot of the Ice Path. There's plenty of snow and that slippery ice everyone absolutely hates. There's only the background music for a moment, and then suddenly a Darmanitan goes sliding by, spinning out of control. She slams into a wall and lies there for a moment, clearly dazed.]
[The camera slowly pans, revealing a few other Pokémon: there's a Shiftry half-buried in the snow, a Krookodile passed out on the ice in the background, an Abomasnow nursing a few bruises, and finally, a Kabutops who's currently in the middle of a fierce battle.]
[...With Isaac. The Kabutops seems to be doing all the attacking - she's swinging those scythe-arms around with repeatedly Slash attacks - while Isaac manages to avoid each swipe. His speed certainly hasn't suffered any here in Johto. Did you really think he'd be training like a normal person though?]
Faster! That's not going to cut it!
[He doesn't exactly sound pleased and the Kabutops picks up her pace immediately. She's certainly speedy, but that's nothing in comparison to Isaac's ridiculous dodging skills. One particular swing of her scythes nearly lops off his ponytail, and Isaac laughs.]
That's better! Don't back down now--
[And that's about when the Kabutops manages a hit; she slices downwards and catches Isaac's forearm with the tip of her scythe, leaving behind a rather thin, bleeding scratch. She immediately stops, bringing her arms in front of her and cowering slightly. It's obvious that she didn't expect to actually hit him.]
[Isaac stares at the scratch for a moment, eyes wide. It's not too bad and he's certainly had worse, but it's been awhile since he was actually injured while training. Then suddenly he's laughing and it's not exactly the most sane sound in the world. That causes the Kabutops to shrink even further away.]
[The video turns to focus on a Charizard who looks mildly concerned at best. He's looking a little worn too, but apparently Isaac didn't wear him out completely with insane training. The Charizard shakes his head before turning off the feed. Several minutes later, a text hits the network.]
What's the best Pokemon to spar with?
[He's pretty sure it's not a Kabutops. Just saying.]
[The camera slowly pans, revealing a few other Pokémon: there's a Shiftry half-buried in the snow, a Krookodile passed out on the ice in the background, an Abomasnow nursing a few bruises, and finally, a Kabutops who's currently in the middle of a fierce battle.]
[...With Isaac. The Kabutops seems to be doing all the attacking - she's swinging those scythe-arms around with repeatedly Slash attacks - while Isaac manages to avoid each swipe. His speed certainly hasn't suffered any here in Johto. Did you really think he'd be training like a normal person though?]
Faster! That's not going to cut it!
[He doesn't exactly sound pleased and the Kabutops picks up her pace immediately. She's certainly speedy, but that's nothing in comparison to Isaac's ridiculous dodging skills. One particular swing of her scythes nearly lops off his ponytail, and Isaac laughs.]
That's better! Don't back down now--
[And that's about when the Kabutops manages a hit; she slices downwards and catches Isaac's forearm with the tip of her scythe, leaving behind a rather thin, bleeding scratch. She immediately stops, bringing her arms in front of her and cowering slightly. It's obvious that she didn't expect to actually hit him.]
[Isaac stares at the scratch for a moment, eyes wide. It's not too bad and he's certainly had worse, but it's been awhile since he was actually injured while training. Then suddenly he's laughing and it's not exactly the most sane sound in the world. That causes the Kabutops to shrink even further away.]
[The video turns to focus on a Charizard who looks mildly concerned at best. He's looking a little worn too, but apparently Isaac didn't wear him out completely with insane training. The Charizard shakes his head before turning off the feed. Several minutes later, a text hits the network.]
What's the best Pokemon to spar with?
[He's pretty sure it's not a Kabutops. Just saying.]
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[Emmy's words aren't helping any. Someone who wanted to "teach" her? Someone who "loves to pit people against each other"? But it can't be Kimblee. He doesn't love war. Right? Of course not. He didn't like being in Ishval any more than they did. He didn't understand why everyone was getting so worked up about genocide, but that doesn't mean he enjoyed what he was doing...]
[But even if that was the case - even if Kimblee was that horrible - there's no way he could have been terrorizing Emmy like that. He's very fond of Emmy. They traveled together for a few weeks; if Kimblee thought Emmy should have been taught anything, he would have come right out and said it.]
[Isaac finally relaxes again; it can't be Kimblee.]
I can see why you wouldn't. Anyone who loves war has to be crazy.
[He hasn't said anything to Emmy about his involvement in Ishval and has no intention to. That doesn't sound all that incriminating, does it?]
You don't know of anyone else who has some kind of vendetta against you? I'm sure we'll figure out who it is and make sure they're taught a lesson themselves; but until then, I guess the only thing you can really do is watch your back.
[He's confident that Emmy can take care of herself, but it's still troublesome that someone would be targeting her specifically.]
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That's what everyone's been telling me to do. I don't know if I can watch my back much harder without growing a set of eyes on the back of my head.
[[Although maybe they have a point about engaging random crazy people on rooftops without backup....even though it is what she likes to do...]]
Say, Isaac...you've had a lot of battle experience, haven't you? I mean, military things and all that?
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I... yeah, I have.
[The answer is hesitant; the military isn't exactly something Isaac is proud of being a part of, after all.]
Why?
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[[With any luck, Lightning will be proud of her for trying to recruit! At least, recruiting those who aren't clearly in Team Rocket, anyway.]]
If you were interested, that is.
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[................herp...]
Yeah. I'd like to help in any way I can.
[........8D!!]
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[[Because why wouldn't he be pleased? This is....
...oh wait, just a moment]]
But Isaac, you have to promise me something.
[[Placing Foo down on the ground (where she...promptly scrunches up her face and clings to Emmy's leg all >:T), she moves over to Isaac and takes his hands in hers.]]
You have to promise me that you'll be careful. You and I are wanted by Team Rocket, so we have to keep this on the down low, okay? Have a chat with Mr Kimblee before you do anything. I don't want him to worry about you.
[[....and let her finish with a wink.]]
And I don't want to have to worry about you!
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Hey, don't worry about me, alright? I can take care of myself.
[Ignoring the fact that "taking care of himself" involved dying horribly last time, nbd!!]
I appreciate the concern. Yeah, I'll talk to Kimblee about all this. Thanks again, Emmy. Is there anything I need to do or...?
[...It's been awhile since he joined some secret organization planning on taking down an established organization. :| ]
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[[...WITH....ANY LUCK, UM.....]]
Really, I suppose I should get going; I've got a gym to challenge!
[[Picking up Foo, Emmy makes her way over to her pile of Pokemon, who have been content to sit there and wait while she had her conversation with Isaac.
...
...then she pauses.]]
...I, ah...don't suppose you know how to get out of here, do you?
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[...just don't mention the fact that he's dating Kimblee and we should totally be fine!!! orz]
Oh, yeah, I was lost in here for quite awhile the first time I tried to make it through here. Head down that way - look for the ice puzzles! You shouldn't have any trouble solving them!
[Emmy bb you're adorable okay!]