Maybe things aren't as bad as they look...

[gochuugoku.livejournal.com]

Who: gochuugoku, lovemebrothers, redeyesforpride, and wantnotneed
Where: Violet City
When: During the glitch
Summary: The glitch is still going on and it looks like Lucifer, Mammon, and China weren't the only ones taking advantage of the shorter roads.  Just what kind of insanity will ensue? An encounter with the MissingNo? Issues with siblings? Who knows.
Rating: Knowing Korea, probably PG-13.
Log: The music was still playing that eerie tune, everything was still pixellated, and his bag was heavier because of the candy, but one good thing had come out of it all. The roads had become shorter, allowing China, Mammon, and Lucifer to get to Violet City faster. So far, the group had no encounters with the so-called "MissingNo," but who knew how long it would be until they finally did run into one.

"We're finally here, aru." China was a bit disappointed, though. He had hoped to see how Violet City was, but it was just a bunch of... pixels, right now. He sighs and says to the two sisters, "Should we keep going, or should we take a short break?"

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[redeyesforpride.livejournal.com]

Lucifer didn't know if she should laugh at this, or just turn her back and ignore them. But, since Mammon was present there, she should give the example and stay until they wanted to leave.

"I suggest you to start showing your brothers that you are the elder one. If they are all like him, Wang Yao."

[lovemebrothers.livejournal.com]

"It's only Hong and Wan who call him Teacher," Korea grumbled, but he really didn't have a leg to stand on, since China was busy discrediting him entirely. "Hyung-nim..."

Seeing another opportunity, Korea rolled his eyes at Lucifer. "No one ever listens to him! That would ruin all the fun!"

[wantnotneed.livejournal.com]

"Well, I think I can kind of understand where he's coming from~" After all, Lucifer was the target of humiliation most of the time when her sisters were all present and she giggled at this.

[gochuugoku.livejournal.com]

"Thank you," China says to Mammon, appreciating her understanding.

"But anyways, even though they all knew I was the oldest and I did so many things for them, most of my siblings didn't follow my lead. Don't get me wrong, aru. I'm grateful for my family, but let's just say that nowadays we have issues with one another, both personal and political." Saying those words, Yao couldn't help but think back to when all his siblings were small and how close they all used to be. He never completely understood why they grew apart as they became older. Sure they had their own countries to care for, but was that really the only reason?

He put a had on Korea's shoulder. "Oh, no, I didn't mean it like that, aru. Sure you were very different from the others, but you were also the most cheerful, aru." He smiled at his brother. "You always had a smile on your face and so much energy. It was hard for me to keep up with you, aru."

[redeyesforpride.livejournal.com]

Lucifer understood what China was saying. As the oldest sister, she had to set up the example for any of them. Even if things weren't like that in reality. Well, she was happy that Mammon was here with her, despite everything.

"So, what are you going to do now?" Her eyes moved to see China once more for the question.

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[gochuugoku.livejournal.com]

"Hmm..." China folded his arms. "I might just stay here for a little bit to rest, stock up supplies, and train. Although, I've also been thinking about getting a job here and then work for some money before I leave here. One of my fellow Nations, France, told me that the restaurant here pays well and that I could work as a waiter but I'm still thinking about it, aru."

China looked at his brother. "What do you think of all this, Korea? Do you want to stay here? Maybe you can get a job here too, aru?"

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[gochuugoku.livejournal.com]

China then changed his gaze to Lucifer and Mammon.

"What about you two, aru?" He asked them, "Will you also be staying here for a bit?"

Though he had to admit that the two Stakes could be very frightening at times, he had enjoyed their company and their friendship. It would be sad to part ways, but the two had their own goals just as he had his. Besides, it's not like he'd cut off their ties completely. China would definitely keep in touch.

[lovemebrothers.livejournal.com]

In all honesty, Korea hadn’t given much thought to what he’d be doing. Of course he’d been eager when he arrived, but he had been thinking more in general terms—becoming a Pokemon master as opposed to the steps that would be necessary to actually achieve that. So now, as he smiled wanly at the gathered company, he took a moment to actually think.

“That actually sounds pretty good!” he decided after a moment. “I ran all the way here and I’m tired, anyway. I can figure everything out here as well as anything else, right?”

Then he looked rather deviously at China and added, “And if you’re sticking around, then I will, too.”

[gochuugoku.livejournal.com]

China, being a breeder, was not into collecting badges. He just wanted to travel and train his pokemon. Normally, he would have backed away from Korea whenever he gave him that strange look, but he just smiles and pats his brother on the back.

"Alright, then. I think we all deserve a break anyway." By all, he also means Mammon and Lucifer. "I'll talk to France about the job he mentioned to me before. I'll ask if there's a spot for you too, aru."