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Who: Jimmy and Crocker
Where: Ruins of Alph
When: Now
Summary: Joker left Crocker and Jimmy alone
Rating: G
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Crocker couldn't believe it of all the things to happen to be stuck with a child and even worse! He promised Joker that he'd behave. Which meant no destroying self-esteem or stealing Pokemon while Joker was gone. Something the man had longed to happen, to have a moment which Jimmy all to himself to get that boy to frown.

However, Joker pulled the 'trope' card and where the other members had become family to Crocker, Jimmy... Jimmy was still annoying and Crocker has been refusing to let anything good come between them.

Denzel presses hard with his pen onto the notebook, he almost cracked the Unown hieroglyphics.

"Wait a second... This one... This one looks like an - F! And that one is an - A and that's an N and P!"

Crocker throws his head back for a moment, it is a start at the very least and all he had to do was take some of the shapes rather literally and take his focus off trying to decode them.

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[Though the recent incidents of people being where they shouldn't be had been a bit of a set back, Jimmy was still excited to get to have a look around the Ruins of Alph. He had never been to Ecruteak after all, so the traveling was turning out to be great experience for him.

He follows along behind Crocker with a Shroomish nestled in his arms and his Houndour Lucius following at Jimmy's heels, Inferno the Larvesta riding cheerfully on the dog's head. Though Jimmy seems about as happy as a clam, Lucius can sense something off about the man they're traveling with. His whip-like tail flicks back and forth as he walks, his eyes locked on Crocker as they make their way.]

So how far along have you gotten, Mr. Crocker?

GAH!

[Cue the flip-out with Denzel his body and notebook and pencil flying though the air. Growlithe eyerolls and Eeevee headshakes at this. Crocker on the other hand had forgotten Jimmy was even there. As the man brushes himself off, simply replies.]

Somewhere. Until you interrupted me.

[Crocker verbally spits venom over towards Jimmy.]

[Jimmy blinks, tilting his head to the side at that outburst. Spore, the Shroomish, seems preoccupied with burying his face into Jimmy's arms, trying his best to keep out of Crocker's line of sight.]

Oh, sorry 'bout that! Didn't mean to interrupt! It's just so neat here! I've never been to Ruins before.

Oh, you're not sorry, child.

[His voice can be heard as his eyes narrow behind his glasses because obviously everything that children did to annoy Crocker was on purpose! Also noting the Shroomish in Jimmy's arms. If Crocker got pushed enough he may just test his new Pokeball on that Pokemon.]

Are you always happy about everything?!?!

[As Denzel comes off in an annoyed frustration about that.]

... Where have you all been, mmm?

Edited 2014-06-16 18:03 (UTC)

[The Shroomish blinks up at Crocker before quickly hiding his face again in Jimmy's arms.]

Aw, what kinda question is that? You don't need a reason to be happy!

What are you out of your mind?! Yes, you must be. OF COURSE YOU NEED TO HAVE A REASON TO BE HAPPY!

[However, this is Crocker and doesn't understand that one doesn't need a reason to be happy.]

What kind of fantasy world are you living in?

[Speaks the man who has been tinted by life and has let that shape him.]

[Jimmy shrugs, laughing and shaking his head.]

A good one, apparently~

[He gently pats Spore on the top of the head before glancing back over his shoulder to make sure Lucius is keeping up.]

So, where to next?

[Crocker cringes, squints his eyes and cover his ears.]

STOP IT! STOP IT! STOP THE LAUGHING!

[Before Denzel peeks his eyes open slowly and only opens them halfway over at Jimmy rather disgusted and shakes his head in disapproval.]

Relishing in your childhood of no responsibly and spreading cheer where it shouldn't exist.

[Denzel stands up and his eyes narrow at Jimmy and then at Spore.]

I'm going to have to change that.

Edited 2014-06-18 17:24 (UTC)

[Geeeeze. Jimmy shuts up pretty quickly at that, if only for Crocker's loud outburst. At the second thing he says Jimmy raises a brow, not noticing Lucius behind him, who's hackles have begun to rise a bit.]

What'cha mean?

[Growlithe, meanwhile who has gotten use to her trainer's loudness, licks his hand and also notices Lucius behind Jimmy and perhaps herself.]

Exactly, what I mean.

[Crocker's glasses seem to glimmer for a moment.]

Geraldine! Flamethrower!

[HOLY CRAP.

Jimmy feels something suddenly grab the back of his shirt and yank him back hard, causing him to lose his balance and fall heavily on his back in the sand. Lucius is there with his jaws clamped tightly around the edge of Jimmy's T-shirt, having pulled him out of the path of the flamethower at the last second.

In the surprise he accidentally dropped Spore, who bounces relatively harmlessly in the sand before rolling a foot or so, kicking his stumpy legs in the air with panic.]

S-shroo!

Drat! Missed!

[However shortly after Crocker's disappointment he sees the Shroomish drop to the ground.]

That works too, I suppose. Been meaning to test this out.

[Crocker takes out a small remote control from his pocket and tosses strange looking Pokeball. Which breaks up into four different pieces, which circle the Shroomish and create a force field.]

H-huh!?

[Jimmy quickly sits up, shaking his head. He lifts himself in time to see Lucius bound in front of Jimmy, his hackles raised and his lips pulled back in a fierce snarl. Inferno, still on his back, chirps with confusion.]

Hey! Hey, what are you doing?!

[Crocker continues to laugh rather manically and fiddles with the remote control and not answering Jimmy's question. Geraldine disapproves but she's loyal to her trainer and keeps herself poised in case Jimmy's free Pokemon try attacking. Meanwhile, Shroomish is enclosed in a force field by the four floating metal pieces and floating above the ground.]

[Jimmy grits his teeth, shaking his head a bit with confusion.]

Mr. Crocker, please answer me! Let Spore go, right now!

[Lucius takes a slow step forward, smoke billowing from his jaws as a deep red-orange begins to glow in his throat.]

[Crocker continues to laugh like a manic.]

Make me!

[Denzel had to admit to himself seeing an expression on Jimmy's face that wasn't perky is refreshing. Grinning Crocker floats Spore towards him and doesn't see the glow in the throat but Growlithe on the other hand.. Tries to warn Denzel.]

[Jimmy shakes his head a little, the look in his eyes both confused and pleading.

...but he will do what he has to.]

Lucy! Flamethrower, now!!

[The Houndoom wastes no time tilting his head back, fire boiling in his throat before a huge plume of flame bursts forward, aiming for the edge of the strange device in an attempt to break Spore free from it.]

[Growlithe meanwhile bites Crocker in hopes of getting a reaction out of him, when she does it's not the one she was going for. Crocker yelps in pain and causes the remote to go flying into the air. There's a brief moment when nothing is happening and then Denzel sees it. A giant flame ball headed straight for him!]

Oh perfect.

[Growlithe covers her eyes and Denzel screams in pain as he's toasted to a fine crisp.]

[Jimmy reaches up to shield his eyes from the flash of light that the flames cause, but his concern for Crocker is overridden by Spore, who is still trapped in the device and crying out for help.

Quickly, Jimmy snatches a Pokeball from his belt and throws it high in the air, yelling once the Pokemon inside is released.]

Cherry! Grab Spore!

[The furret lands on the ground a few meters ahead of Lucius, her fur standing on end as she quickly assess the situation. Then, without hesitation, she darts ahead as fast as she can manage, aiming to knock the machine from the air while Lucius keeps his sights trained on Crocker and the Growlithe.]

[Crocker's eyebrows winces slightly as Growlithe closed her eyes and peeks them back open.]

I'll chip off the dead skin later.

[The man has darken skin and somewhat burned clothes and hair.]

NOOOOOO!

Where's the remote? Where's the remote?!

[Growlithe makes a noise as her nose points up.]

NOOOOOOOOOOO!

Natu! GO! Grab that remote!

[Growlithe meanwhile doesn't take her eyes off of Lucius and is ready to attack this time. Meanwhile Natu is in the air and talons ready to catch the dropping remote. Meanwhile, Crocker looks remarkably fine again as well as his clothes.]

[Cherry falls back after managing to dislodge the remote from Crocker's hand, skidding a few feet in the dirt while Lucius is forced to keep his attention on the Growlithe, just in case she decides to try to flambe Jimmy again. Meanwhile, Jimmy stands there stiffly, trying to wrack his brain for an answer. Something he can do to get Crocker to both back off AND let Spore go.

An idea strikes, and he makes yet another split second decision before pulling one last pokeball out, quickly tossing it into the air.

In a blinding flash, a Buizel appears, blinking hard in the noonday sun. He appears momentarily confused as he looks around wildly, jumping a half-step to the side when he notices he's standing next to Jimmy's Houndoom. His fur bristles, but before he can get too angry Jimmy suddenly shouts-]

Water gun, at the remote! Keep it away from him, Lucky!

[Lucky looks up quickly, seeing the device high in the air as Natu races for it. Then, he notices Spore trapped in the strange, metallic net.

...He hesitates, frozen on the spot.]

Lucky, do it! Hurry, please!!

[Meanwhile, Jimmy calling out another Pokemon catches Crocker's attention away from his Natu going for the remote in the air.]

Oh no you don't.

[Tossing out another Pokeball, Crocker decides to un-even the odds in his favor.]

ARBOK! GO!

USE GLARE ATTACK!

[Jimmy takes a step back, watching as Lucky stands rooted to the spot, paralyzed with terror. He can't move, and he can't attack. Cherry stands back, watching Jimmy and waiting for him to give her an order while Lucius continues to stand off with Crocker's Growlithe.]

Water Gun, Lucky!

[But it falls on deaf ears, and the little Buizel quakes in front of Arbok.]

[Crocker raises his hand for Natu who comes near the trainer and releases the device in his hand.]

Now, if you don't mind. We're - OUT OF HERE!

[As Denzel dashes over towards Joker's Zebstrika, hops on to make his get away. As he does so he moves the metallic net to float over towards him and whistles for his Pokemon to follow and laughs like a manic.]

Wait! WAIT!!

[Jimmy jerks and starts to try to run to follow, but Lucius blocks his path with a low growl. They're not quite outmatched, but he's not going to risk Jimmy getting hurt when it's clear that Crocker has no qualms with attacking him directly.]

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