I hope you're ready for this.
Remember, this is you in the story.
Featuring Leafoe278 and DistortedQueen2003
A Closer Look
This...this isn't right...
(After flipping to the next page, you notice something is off. You continue flipping through the pages of the journal until you reach the end...It's still blank. Going back to the first page, you can clearly see the words written as they fade in from the exposure of sunlight.
Confused, you look at the 2nd page again, only to reveal that there is nothing once more.
Closing the book, you look off in the distance and begin weighing your options on showing this journal to someone; someone who can help you find anything uncovered in it. As tempting as it sounds, there's also the risk of someone taking it, thinking it shouldn't belong to you; you need someone you can trust...a [psychic type] you can trust...
Getting off the bed, you leave the room and quickly head towards the main room. Before you make it there, you suddenly remember that Mayor Wigglytuff knows a thing or two about using psychic after recalling Liloxi's story of him using it for a combination attack, but Chatot could be around. You have to try.
Waiting for the main room to clear out a bit, you rush towards the stairs before suddenly slamming into someone coming down the stairs, causing them to fall off, landing on their back.)
"Ow! Geez, watch where you're going, will ya?" The pokemon said as they pick themselves off the ground. Quickly, you help them off the floor.
Getting a good look, the Pokemon who fall appears to be an Espeon, covered here and there with scars of all sorts. Around his neck was an interesting necklace with an assortment of colors. Though, unlike any other Espeon, he seems to have rings of an Umbreon as they glow vividly on his body and tail.
"ugh, that was some fall. You really need to be more careful next time," He said frowning at you.
(Feeling bad, you try to apologize, but he dismisses it and smiles.)
"No, no. Don't worry about it, it's not a big deal. Why were you running like that anyways?"
(As soon as he asks, you remember the book and quickly put it behind your back, to which he frowns again. As tempting as it is that he could be a Psychic-type since he's an Espeon, you're more worried about how he would respond if he knew it the Journal was Liloxi's...However, as he waits for your response, his moves closer to you; his eyes narrow.)
"Wait a sec, I felt some weird psychic energy coming from that item of yours you just hid behind your back, and it's not natural. What are you hiding..."
(Panicking, not knowing what to say, you blirt out "Nothing!" as you try to slowly back away from him. He's not taking that answer.)
"I don't believe that. May I see what you're hiding?"
(You shake your head. Off the top your head, you frantically attempt to make up some excuse as to why you can't, but he cuts you off.)
"I'm not buying that either, mostly because I just read some of your thoughts. You're holding a book of some sort, right?
(Stopping for a moment, you then abruptly question him as to why he read your mind without permission.)
"Whoa, Whoa! relax, I only do that when I think it's important, and it's quite rare. I can only read what another allows me to. Apparently you had a few words that weren't being clouded by my Psychic, like Journal, help, letters, and apparently Liloxi. Do you know Liloxi?
(You slowly nod. The Espeon smiles.)
"I know him too but we only met a few times. Who would have thought he would be another Legend around these parts. Whatever happened to him?"
(Thinking for a moment, realize that this Pokemon could actually help you. Before answering his question, you ask him if he could help you with something and in return, you'll tell him but not in the open. He gives you a suspicious look; context was probably needed...)
"...I don't know. Can you at least tell me what you're hiding?"
(You nod and tell him that it's Liloxi's Journal and you need some help with it. He suddenly gives you a look of interest)
"Ah, so that's why you were hiding it. Alright, how can I help you?"
(Motioning him to follow you, you both go back to the room. As soon as you both reach the room, you close the door then take the journal and place it between both you and the Espeon. Looking at it, he narrows his eyes again.)
"That's some strange power..." he mumbled as he touches the etching on the book.
(carefully, he opens it up and turns to the front page. Despite the room fills with sunlight, no words show up on the page. He then runs his paw across the book and stares at the page. Can he see the words?)
"There's...nothing here, yet it feels like there is. Hey, when you opened the book, were you able to see anything?"
(Weighting your options once again, you nod, but tell him not to tell anyone that you did. He nods back.)
"Ok, this makes sense now. This book was meant for you; I can tell. The Psychic power that was weave in this book is constantly drawing itself to you. I know that doesn't mean a whole lot to you, but have you ever seen or been in like a cloud of haze or fog? Well, imaging the book is surrounded by a thin, yet a powerful layer of glowing fog with a lock in the center. That's what I'm seeing right now, and every time you get near it, it draws itself to you, undoing the lock."
(Somewhat understanding, you tell him that after the first page, you couldn't see anything else and ask him if he could take a look. Agreeing, he begins to turn the page but suddenly stops. Confused, you ask him what's wrong. Blinking a few times, he shakes his head and closes the book before handing it back to you. Now you're really confused.)
"Heh, sorry about that. Look, I think you should take another look at that page again, but this time, I recommend touching the page; feel around a bit," He said as he stands up and heads for the door.
(Before you ask him where he was headed to, he turn and looks at you.)
"That guy must really trust you...he went through extra measures to make sure no one else could read it, even left a message for anyone who tried to use psychic on it," He said, looking off to the side.
"Also, don't worry about the question I asked you. the message that was left answered it for me. I'm Espie by the way. It's a pleasure to meet ya!
(After he finished introducing himself, leaves the room and closes the door behind him, leaving you alone once again. Questioning as to what he meant by touching the page, you sit back on the bed and open the book back up. Again, the words you first saw re-appears on the first page. Turning the page, you look at the blank surface and repeat what Espie side to you. Cautiously, you place your hand on the book...)
(Suddenly, everything goes dark.)
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...I hope you're ready.
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{~?~}
"...It...was nice of Arceus to have one of his guards AND his best Messanger to accompany us but do you think it's necessary? We have to leave and they're taking an awfully long time to get supplies. Also, where are the others?" A voice said. It sounds very familiar to you.
"I'm not sure. Remember, we've seen the end of the world more than once so this isn't anything new to us, but for them...I guess it's exciting? Besides, part of the prophecy is complete since we have 4 of the 7 who are supposed to be with us. "
(The voices you hear are faint. You can make out the words, but it almost sounds like you're underwater. Is this a dream? Where am I? What happened?
These thoughts fill your head as you attempt to open your eyes, only for it to be filled with light.
Sitting up is a chore, but you manage.
You finally open your eyes, but It's hard to make out anything...
As you finally stand, you rub your eyes as your blurry vision begins to clear. Able to see, you look up and there stands two Pokemon in front of you. Two very familiar Pokemon.)
"Do you actually believe that prophecy stuff Arceus said, Queen," Liloxi said, looking at him.
"Yeah, the world is at stake, I'll give him that. But-"
"We're here! Sorry about that!"
(Looking over, you notice a Lucario wearing a gorgeous, white robe with golden bracelets on their wrist and golden anklets that seem to hover around their feet. In their hand is an amazing look staff with gold arcs sprouting from the top and an orb in the center that seems to shift in different colors. Next to them was a Nuzleaf who was slightly taller than the ones you've seen, wearing a green and brown scarf around their neck. Quickly they ran over to Liloxi and Queen, with excitement written all over their face.)
...What's going on...
(Looking around for a moment, you realize you're outside, standing in the middle of the crossroad. Looking in the direction of where the Lucario and Nuzleaf came from, you can see the town...but it's the way it was before. Destroyed.
Bewildered, you look back at liloxi and Queen and call out to them.
No answer.
You attempted to get Liloxi's attempt by tapping him...but your hand phases right through him.
This confuses you, though curiously, you attempt to do the same to the other pokemon. Again, your hand phases through them.)
"What took you guys so long, we have to get moving," Liloxi Scolded as the two meets up with them.
"Sorry about that, Master Liloxi, We weren't sure what to get, so we bought one of everything." The Lucario said. Her voice was soothing, but there was a hint of pride in her voice.
"It's...fine. Just stop calling 'Master' or 'Legendary'. It's...uncomfortable," He said, a bit flustered.
"Alright, as you wish," She said.
"...Anyways, everyone ready to go?" Queen said, looking around.
Everyone nods.
"Alright, Liloxi, what's the plan?"
"I'm...not sure actually," he said, scratching his head. "According to Arceus, Korry here is supposed to take us to where we need to go sooo..."
(Slowly, everyone looks in Korry's direct. You can feel the feeling of being put on the spot as Korry scrambles to give them an answer.)
"Uhh...right, yeah. We're supposed to be heading to the Hot Springs. The water from there runs to the Western Beach, the last place Jupiter and Cosmic were seen. From there, I'll explain the rest."
"Alright, you heard him," Liloxi said, already heading out of the crossroads before he could finish.
"let's go!"
(Over to the side, you hear the bushes rustling. It's odd as there isn't any wind blowing, but you dismiss it.
Not knowing what to do, you follow them in hopes that you figure out what's going on and why you are here.)