Shadow Fire

Link's eyes widened. "Aw, seriously!" he whined, cheeks as red as a tomato. "You're terrible!" The blond turned his gaze away to hide his embarrassed grin. Figures you'd say that... Heheh.

The blond's cheeks went red for a moment, before he smiled and leaned over slightly, to give the older boy a chaste kiss, before pulling away so the other could see to his wounds. "This is gonna hurt..." he mumbled softly. "...but I don't need for you to tie me down, so I'll behave..."

Link hissed in slight pain, but shook his head. "I'm okay..." he assured the older male. "This isn't what hurt the most." Placing a hand on Diggs' shoulder, the blond stared into his eyes. "Being apart from you..." he said softly. "No matter the length of time... just hurts too much for me to handle. I ended up getting injured so many times while parted from you, because you're all I could think about. Why do you think I had Midna follow you? You're my world, Diggs. My very reason for existence... and I love you."

Link smiled as Diggs' eyes opened. Giving a wince as he felt a sharp jab of pain from his lacerations, he pushed the pain away to hold his beloved close. "Diggs..." he breathed softly. "You're okay..."

The blond gave a sad smile, nodding at Midna's words. "It's just like him..." he said softly. "Doesn't want to trouble anyone. I don't mind though. As long as he's alright, it's all that matters. If it's alright, I'd rather wait for him to get better before I continue. I know you want this power hidden within the temple, but..." Glancing down at the brunet, Link tenderly brushed a hand over the older boy's cheek. "Diggs is..." he continued. "...my main priority." Link leaned down, letting his lips brush against the unconscious boy's for a moment.

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Time passed, and Link had about 4 monkeys racing to take him back to where the bridge was. By now, he had a feeling of what they were planning. Sure enough, once back at where the broken bridge was, the monkeys climbed up to the top support, which still stood strong, before making a linked trapeze. The blond gave a gulp, glancing down at the ravine below. It was a long way down. Were he to fall, he knew he'd have no chance. "...okay..." he muttered. "I guess I've no choice. Here... we... go!" Running towards the monkeys, Link leapt off the ground, launching himself forward. Hands stretched out, he managed to catch the hands of the bottom monkey. Swung forward, he let go at the apex, inertia pushing him forward. Making it to the other side, he rolled as he landed. Turning back, he gave the monkeys a wave of thanks, smiling as they swung themselves back to the other side. Turning around, Link glanced at the doorway, before slowly pulling it open. He grumbled as he saw the wooden spike-bars down more than halfway, having fallen a little after being pulled upwards. He quickly noticed something dark and moist on the wood, gasping as it dripped to the ground, its red colour staining the grass. Glancing into the room, he noticed his soulmate, unconscious, and blood pooling around his hands. Diggs! No... Sharp bars or not, Link had to get inside. Without any regard for himself, he dropped to the ground and forced his way under, earning several lacerations across his abdomen. Ignoring the pain, he finally made his way over to the older boy, kneeling down beside him and cradling the other in his arms. "Please..." he whimpered. "Be okay..."

Link couldn't focus properly as he rushed through the temple. In the few minutes Diggs was gone, he'd sprained a few muscles, been attacked by strange creatures hidden under floor tiles, been almost eaten by a strange plant, and scratched with rocks from an exploding boulder. As he dragged his worn out body through the temple, he glanced down at his tunic pocket, fighting back a smile as Ooccoo poked her head out, glancing around. His mind returned to his... What would best describe the bond that Diggs and I have? Am I his friend, lover, or am I... "His soulmate..." Link decided aloud. "I like the sound of that. Diggs... is my soulmate..." A slight smile came to his lips as he continued through the temple, before grimacing as he took more damage from a Bokoblin. Just not my day today...

Silver was prepared to rush into the Radio Tower and thrash Team Rocket, putting an end to their plans, but he happened to notice something. "Huh?" he wondered. "Snappy... are you... okay?" The crocodile Pokemon seemed to be pensive, and not in the mood to battle for the moment. Could it be because Lance defeated us so easily? The Pokemon stared blankly up at his master, before looking away again. Silver gave a slight smile. "Okay..." he agreed. "We'll stop for a while. I don't really want to deal with anything anyway. Let's just go somewhere quiet."

Len giggled softly as Luka put him back down. A sad smile came over his face. "I miss her, Luka..." he whimpered. "It's my fault she's gone..." When the older girl looked on in confusion, the prince whispered the truth to her. Though momentarily shocked, she regained composure and offered a slight smile. "Whatever the reason may be..." she said softly. "It wasn't your fault, okay?"

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Link stared after Midna, not removing his gaze from that direction even as she disappeared from sight. A small smile appeared on his face. Stay safe... Diggs. The blond turned around and continued through the temple, following the little monkey.

Silver had finally arrived at Goldenrod City, looking around in suspicion. There was a lot of hustle and bustle. "They're up to something..." he muttered. "They always are..." His suspicions were confirmed, watching as a whole bunch of Grunts, as well as an executive he hadn't seen before, rush into the Radio Tower. What could they possibly gain by taking over the Radio T-- His thoughts were interrupted when radios everywhere began playing the same thing, on constant repeat. "...Uh... um. Testing! Testing 1, 2, 3... We're the amazing Team Rocket! It's been three years but we've rebuilt the team and restructured! We're proud to announce that we're back! Giovanni! Can you hear this?! ...We finally did it! Where could the boss be, I wonder? I wonder if he heard this announcement..." Silver clenched his hands into, gritting his teeth. A violent anger surged through him. "So..." he snarled. "They want my father to return just so they can fail him again and again? We'll see about that!"

The pink-haired girl said nothing, though she watched as Haru hugged back, comforting the younger male. Len rested his head on the older boy's shoulder, feeling sheltered. At this, Luka decided to speak up. "Uh, honey..." she said, her voice mock-insulted. "...I don't recall you giving me a hug." Len's expression brightened slightly, before he let go of Haru. "No..." he said softly. "I don't think I did. How rude of me." With great gusto, he launched himself at Luka, gasping as she managed to catch him with ease and lift him a couple feet off the ground. A sly smirk appeared on her face. "Nice try..."

As Link returned inside the temple, he stopped after taking a few steps away from the door. "Midna..." he said softly. "Please... watch over him for me. If I lost him, even with the power of the gods that I apparently am endowed with, I wouldn't be able to go on. He means everything to me. Can you do this for me?"

Link gave a wary nod. "Okay..." he agreed. "But be very careful. If I were to lose you..." Trailing off, the blond gave the older boy a chaste kiss. I love you, Diggs...

Glancing around warily, Link clung to the older boy, not wanting to risk either of them getting flung into the ravine due to the fierce winds. "Wow..." he mumbled. "Nice view..." Giving a blink as the monkey fearlessly scampered towards the bridge, he chuckled, his expression changing to panic when he saw a big baboon on the other side of the bridge. It was holding a strange boomerang, which glowed darkly, throwing it at the bridge supports, snapping them. The bridge falling, Link cursed to himself. This would make things more difficult, especially if he needed to get across. The baboon taunted the two boys and the monkey, which had managed to begin climbing back up the bridge, before disappearing back into the temple on the other side.

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The monkey ran over to the door, jumping up and down, making a cute noise. "I think it wants out..." he chuckled. "Let's keep moving."

A look of exasperation on his face, Link shook his head. "Who designed this temple?" he wondered aloud. "It's certainly very..." Suddenly, Link noticed unlit torches nearby, arranged on the edges of the platform they were standing on. "Diggs..." he said excitedly. "Light the torches with the lantern!"

The blond gave a nod of his head, grinning impishly. "It does suit you..." he said. "C'mon... let's go help those monkeys."

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Casting a grin over at the older boy, Link took a step forward, a suspicious look on his face as the room began to glow again, another treasure chest appearing opposite the other. "Hmmm..." he mumbled. "I'll open this one..." Cautiously opening the chest, he reached inside, bringing out another wooden shield. This one had a completely different design though. "That symbol..." he murmured. "Diggs... it's just like the symbol that was on you as a wolf. I guess this one belongs to you." Passing the shield over to the other boy, Link couldn't help chuckle. Diggs was being adorable... again. Then again, is there a time where he isn't?

---= The Basics =--- - Name of Character: :: Hoshizora Tsukiyo - Character Species: :: Wolf - Age: :: 17 - Character Colour: :: Black - Height: :: 5'11" - Weight/Build: :: Athletic Build - Alignment: :: Dark ---= Appearance & Personality =--- - Appearance: :: Pitch black fur and a black bushy tail, with a head of dark grey hair. His sinister yellow eyes will pierce into even the most hardened person's soul. As years passed, and fashion changed, he is now seen donning a black, spiked choker around his neck, a silver bracelet on his right arm, baggy black jeans and a black shirt, with a red flame effect pictured on it. He also carries a concealed weapon, a 45 caliber ACP Para PXT LDA Double Action Limited TX1445S pistol, complete with silencer and laser sight, though more often than not, only for show. That still doesn't mean he WON'T use it though. - Personality: :: Hoshizora is the sort of creature who will cast a tingling chill down anyone's spine. Very rarely does he smile, preferring to remain expressionless, as he believes it's less easy to be read. A mercenary for hire, he will not hesitate to join someone's cause, so long as they understand he does as he likes. However, he has a strict code: Keep civilian casualties to the bare minimum. - Past: :: Hoshizora very rarely talks about his past, believing it to be nobody's business. If however, he feels the need to, he will drop small details about his past. - Likes: :: When on-duty, Hoshizora likes to skulk around the darkness, deciding the best way to complete his objective. When off-duty, he likes to hang out at the beach or any other body of water, and take a swim... relaxing. That, or use his power of flight to annoy, sneaking up behind people and scaring them. He also has a fondness for the latest technologies. - Dislikes: :: Hoshizora dislikes being told what to do, considering his strength and intelligence compared to many of the "average weaklings". He dispises when his plans are put on hold, due to someone trying to stop him. Also, if someone innocent from his plans is harmed, he feels deep regret. ---= Abilities =--- - Abilities: :: The power of flight isn't very obvious, but somehow, he was able to discover the lost secret of flight. As a result of increased brain activity, he has gained some slight empathic traits, enabling him to sense someone's feelings, or if they are being truthful. - Source of Abilities: :: Hoshizora was born with slightly higher brain activity than many others. Upon first discovering this, he began to train his mind, to try and develop it. - Goals: :: Hoshizora's goals as a mercenary for hire is to accomplish missions while making money to support himself. It is also rumoured that he wishes to become a special ops agent, due to his liking of technology. - Strengths: :: Physically fit, he has a lot of stamina. His power of flight can often allow him to sneak up on someone undetected. His empathic abilities can come in handy, especially when against someone who tries to lie through their teeth. - Weaknesses: :: His tail is extremely sensitive, and if handled roughly, will render him unable to stand, and cause him to plead to be released. Also, his empathic powers, while often accurate, can be fooled by someone with a powerful mind. It is also said that he hates leashes, probably due to a childhood memory. In regards to his weapon, due to improper training, and if he hasn't used it for a while, he may not be used to the recoil, so his aim will suffer slightly. He has a hidden fear of demons, and often has strange nightmares about being killed by said creatures. ---= Roleplay Example =--- - Example: :: BLAM! BLAM! BLAM! The gunfire was deafening. The flesh of his assailant, if you could call it flesh, was torn to shreds, but it still approached. The laser sight of his pistol sought out its target, ensuring the fired bullets hit their mark. It wasn't enough to stop the demon though. "Damn!" the wolf hissed, jumping backwards, hovering in mid-air. "I'm causing massive damage... but it's not stopping!" Gripping his gun's handle, Hoshizora gritted his teeth, grinding them together. "DAMN YOU!" he snarled, raising his gun again. "DIE!" More shots were fired, one bullet slamming right into the center of the forehead of his assailant. No use. He kept approaching, the same evil smirk on his face. "Fool... it is useless to resist us..." it said. "Your death will be slow and painful..." Hoshizora flew back a bit, eyes widening. "W-what are you?!" he gasped out. "How can..." His assailant's smirk widened. "Now..." it purred at once. "It's time for you to give us your life!" Horrified, the wolf immediately turned tail and flew away as fast as he could. Unfortunately, his assailant caught up with him before long, large demonic claws swiping down towards his chest. A sharp pain suddenly shot through his body. Choking out strained breaths, blood began to pour from his mouth, his eyes locked on what was in the clawed hand. "How does it feel to be heartless?" the demon snickered. "Succumb to your fate." Blood still pouring out of his mouth, Hoshizora's eyes were frozen on his heart, clutched in the claws of the demon. All too suddenly, he went cold, a loud and shrill screaming seeming to emanate from nowhere. "NO!" Hoshizora yelped, springing awake, gun instantly drawn, the laser sight pointing at a brick wall. "H-huh?" Now shaken from his nightmare, the wolf clutched his head in his paws and put his gun away. I need to get away from this place. More importantly, I need a vacation.

The blond stared at Diggs for a moment, before walking back to him. Placing arms around the brunet, Link gave a smile, before pressing a gentle kiss to his cheek. "Hey..." he said softly. "We'll find a way... I'm sure tha-..." Link was interrupted as the room began to glow a bit, a treasure chest appearing on the ground. Link raised an eyebrow. That was... kinda weird.