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Battered and bruised, Sharada and her Pokemon had experienced a bit of a beating at Burned Tower. They had decided to explore the solemn corner of Ecruteak City and were challenged by literal legends. It had been a tough and tiring visit, the pair were more than ready to move on. After managing a brief rest in the traditional city, the duo were able to flash their newly acquired badge and pass through the gates which led to their next venture; Route 39. As the sun touched their skin, both Sharada and Tenebrae had to squint to take in the rays, unaware of the scrupulous looks they were receiving. The once prim and proper Sharada had become dishevelled since her Rocket life. Her once neatly trimmed hair now choppy and uneven, the fearsome gust of wind not making her look any better. She was a mess, dressed in all black and couldn't help but wear a natural frown. That paired with the unusual, biker look of her Zoroark partner disguised as a human, the duo were the type that would make you cross the street in order to avoid them. They were used to this by now, however.

"Can you smell that, Tenebrae?" Sharada spoke with a slight smile to her lips. No longer burning, Tenebrae could instead feel the wind rush through his mane of hair. "The ocean." He replied calmly, knowing his trainer all too well. "Hopefully it's better than the poxy beach at Goldenrod. Though, looking over the horizon, I'd say we're heading towards a bit of a surfing adventure." Route 39 was beautiful, a cliff path which lead through fields and farms, easing into a decline towards the coastal city of Olivine. It made Sharada feel calm, the sea breeze reminded her of home and in return, Tenebrae also felt more relaxed. "We need to keep moving forward. I've already had a heads up from HQ that the next mission is in the final stages." Needing to climb the ranks in order to gain more of a foothold, Sharada had entered Team Rocket under cover but her mind had started to twist. What she was doing, as wrong as it was, had just begun to feel so natural. The people who she now had contact with, were cruel but were also taking her under their wing. Sharada was naive and easily influenced, she was finding her situation difficult to comprehend so just tried to forget and take each day as it came.

Together, Sharada and Tenebrae continued to follow the dirt path beneath their feet. They had been in the game long enough to know what to expect. The two could only enjoy the peace for so long, before it would be interrupted by some form of fighting.

Swapping Horsea/Wartortle in transfer thread.

Activate Bicycle Mode!

On Route 39!

Smoke was lifting from the very tips of Tenebrae's ebony coloured fur, the flames from the mighty foe before him scorching him down to his skin, the burning sensation repeating over and over, showing no signs of fading out. The dark creature of illusions continued to pant, even after the first aid given to him by his trainer. This was like no challenge he had ever faced before. He was determined to win with every passing strike but as hard as he tried, his opponent was barely showing signs of buckling. Large chest pushed forward, the majestic beast remained standing tall in all his glory, heavy stare pushing immense pressure down on the pair. His eyes blurring for just a moment, the Zoroark raised his muzzle as the Entei spoke in his grunting tone. His icy blue eyes narrowing to a scowl, Tenebrae regained his fighting stance, still pained. "You... Are living in an illusion. Living in the past, just like this city and generations of their kin now and before them." Sliding a foot forward, the beast was preparing his next strike. "Although I have met you beastkin and your strength is the reason for this heavy atmosphere... I also feel something beneath it all." Pain, sadness, fear. This mixed with such oozing power from the Legendary trio had overwhelmed Tenebrae at first. But as they delved deeper into the tower, he had begun to pick up sensations from the past. Something terrible had happened in this tower.

"We have heard the tales... That 3 beasts lost their lives during the raging inferno of this tower. Yet, somehow, they were given a second chance. Another lease of life." It was nothing but a myth, a fairytale, to most. But the locals of Ecruteak sure liked to advertise it as the truth. For Tenebrae, all the pieces were in place, even if it wasn't the same for Sharada, who remained unknowing. "You already speak of the loyalty humans have provided. They remain in this place, following traditions. Yet to you, that is nothing but an illusion?" Eyes briefly widening, Tenebrae felt his knees buckle; Entei was preparing an attack, heat bellowing around the beast. "They... Do not deserve a second chance? To live with Pokemon in harmony?!" "TENEBRAE! MOVE!" Sharada's shout was futile. Tenebrae was far too proud at this point to attempt a cowardly dodge. He instead braced himself, taking the embers head on. His snout crinkled, his body burnt, he was in such pain. Then the second wave came, his body quivering. For a moment, Tenebrae only heard silence, he slumped forward, eyes tiredly looking over to Sharada. She was waving her arms so wildly, her mouth moving, yet no words could be heard. "What... Is the problem?" Tenebrae thought to himself in a blurred, dazed state, a stomp from Entei rumbling the earth beneath him finally getting back Tenebrae's attention.

He could see the outline of Entei approaching and with every ounce of his remaining bit of strength, Tenebrae summoned a dark orb of energy, forcing it straight at the monstrous Pokemon before him. This hit did something which caused the other beasts to intervene, new growls and grunts drawing Sharada's attention up to the burnt rafters. The brunette looked around, stunned, as soon as they had appeared, the Legendary trio left with a tailwind, lifting her hair wildly. For a brief moment, there was nothing but pure silence. The air was still, as if time had frozen. What they had witnessed, what they had achieved, was once in a life time. When she was certain they weren't coming back, Sharada's posture eased, though her eyes remained focused on the open hole the trio had escaped out of. "I know..." A grunt wriggled from Tenebrae's snout. "My clan... My brethren... I can feel it, they need me." His body quivered, the Zoroark was a Pokemon that had been viciously torn from his family, all he had wanted was to go home but now, things had changed for him. He also wanted to support Sharada but deep down, the two of them both knew that their time together would not last forever.

Almost jumping out of her skin, the bold clap from Eusine cut her off from attending to Tenebrae. Turning with a rushed spin, the brunette hadn't noticed that the two of them had an audience. More so, the fruit case they had met earlier. Becoming overwhelmed with the amount of compliments, the disguised Rocket felt herself a bit lost for words. "You saw it all?" In a way, she was relieved someone else had witnessed it and that this wasn't some weird, scorching dream. Being pushed a prize for her contribution to his investigation, Sharada watched as yet another being disappeared as soon as he arrived. With a somewhat confused shrug, she pocketed the item and finally turned back to look at her Zoroark. He looked so solemn, staring almost vacantly up at the gap in the roof. The Rocket gave him a moment to focus his thoughts before approaching him. "Tenebrae. We've finished here. Let's go somewhere safe." Trying to snap him out of his daze, the Zoroark slowly turned. His eyes were damp, likely to the pain he was feeling, both on the outside and in. He replied with a slow nod, so Sharada turned and began to walk.

"One day." Tenebrae spoke, stopping Sharada in her tracks. "I will have to return to my clan. I know it is my destiny, my fate. But I'm not strong enough... I.." "Tenebrae." His words beginning to quiver, Sharada stopped him. "I already told you, I will get you back home." Slowly, his eyes narrowed, a mixture of relief and sadness rushing over him. "But, I'm also selfish." Looking back up to her, his eyes opened, seeing his partner turn to him with a smile on her face. "I need you right now, Tenebrae. Together, we can get stronger, so when the time comes, we'll both be ready to protect the ones we need to." Rubbing the back of her head, the brunette also felt tearful at the thought of departure. For Sharada, her future was in total darkness. There was no way she would be able to leave Team Rocket easily and she knew it. Even in the best case scenario, she would be living her life on the run, from both Team Rocket and the Police, it would be hard for her to settle anywhere at this stage without someone being on her back. "Until then, I could really use your help." Trying to be more carefree with this serious conversation, Tenebrae could sense that Sharada felt equally uncomfortable. Swallowing the lump in his throat, the Zoroark took a pained step forward. "Then, I hope we both find our way." Unable to understand his native growl, Sharada took it as something positive and managed a small laugh. "Then, let's move on. To our next mission." Moving towards Tenebrae, she gave her Pokemon some support as he wrapped himself in his humanoid illusion. Beaten and tired, the pair struggled their way out of the tower. What they had experienced was truly legendary.

FIN.