lucetilogs | Reunion and Time Traveling Finale

[As if Luceti didn't have enough going wrong, anyone out and about in the village might hear a sudden explosion, reverberating only briefly before more go off, colourful powdery patterns spreading in the sky. A series of short, crackling pops follow, sparking and flashing on the ground.

The fireworks were set off by an old face: a small red simian Pokemon known as Pansear.]

H-HEY, WAIT! Wait, wait, wait!

PANSEAR, KNOCK IT OFF! It was SUPPOSED to go over the gym!

[Not far behind, his trainer, Chili, still in his waiter uniform, shows up shouting in a frenzy before looking around, stunned.]

... we aren't in Striaton anymore, Pansear. [Welcome back to Luceti?]

...May I ask why the two of you were attempting to shoot fireworks over our gym?

[Hello, Chili. Guess who's standing right behind you--he had been about to come greet the two of you, once the shock had worn off of spotting Pansear (Iris was back, now Chili too...), but now he's wondering just what you guys have been up to while he was gone...]

[They both freeze with a yelp, then, after schooling their faces from gritted teeth and wide-eyed surprise, surely, they both turn to give him equally forced, wide-eyed stares that were probably supposed to come off as innocent and instead came across more like twin Deerling caught in headlights.

In matching robotic monotone, simultaneously:] Gym promotion. Pansear-panpan sear pansear.

[Unfortunately, the length of those excuses DEFINITELY don't match... hmm.
Both are now sweating profusely, unblinking.]

Oh, is that so? [Yep, he did notice that something's up, but he continues anyway.]

And what kind of promotion is it? It must be something with a grand and spectacular taste to it for it to have a fireworks display accompanying it, right?

[Yes, Chili, tell us all about this promotion.]

[Chili makes a face, turning red, before both he and Pansear simultaneously give up, sighing in union.]

You know how I said I wanted to open a Fire Type gym in Unova someday, well, it was training that kinda-sorta got out of hand real quick.

... but forget about that!

[This is Luceti, why are they here again?! He grabs his brother's shoulders, a bit roughly, worried.]

Why are we back in Luceti?! I thought this place let us go!

[Then why didn't you just say that, Chili? He would have understood...maybe...

But, properly returning to the actual matter at hand. Chili was back in Luceti again, and considering the state of things when he left, it's only natural that he would be worried.]

I can't say for sure why you were brought back. Occasionally, there are people that return to this place, but the reason for it is just as mysterious as many of the other things that happen here. [There's a slight pause as he considers something, suddenly thoughtful as he speculates out loud.] ...Though, I suppose one theory is that when we traveled through time recently, it created a distortion of some kind in the space-time continuum and caused people who were previously here before to be displaced in time as well.

...However, I don't know if that theory would be considered scientific in that regard, or if this tastes more like what you'd expect from science-fiction.

[...Cilan, Chili wasn't here when you all were time traveling between past and future this past month, how on earth is he supposed to understand what you're talking about right now. (See Chili, this is what happens when you let him try to actually speculate what's going on here rather than just throwing his hands in the air and saying A LUCETI WIZARD DID IT.)]

That said, while Luceti may not be the best of places...I am happy right now, seeing the two of you again. It's been far too long since we saw one another.

[See, he's even smiling now. It was for the best that Chili wasn't there anymore at the time, but he still really missed his brother. It's been lonely, not having him here.

...And, it would probably still be for the best if Chili wasn't here, maybe, because even though the future may have changed, this place still might be dangerous to be in. This is a future where drafts don't happen anymore, but Cilan still has the memories of a time when they did exist: it's hard to forget about your own death, especially when you had nightmares about it for months. He wants to be optimistic that things are different now, but it might not be wise to completely drop one's guard around here--but rather than say that, he instead attempts to lighten the mood.]

...Though, I must admit, it was also quieter here after you left. [And here he gives a dramatic sigh.] But, it looks like things are about to become rather noisy with your arrival again, seeing as you've already gone so far as to announce your presence with fireworks, despite having only been here for a few minutes or so.

[...Okay, that may be a slight teasing jab regarding the fireworks again, but we still stand by our previous statement that he really did miss you, honest.]

[There's one problem with that honesty suggestion (aside from the fact that he isn't Cress who has no qualms bluntly stating things because he never has anything to hide anyway) and that's the fact that said "training" involved home-made fireworks, Cilan.

Not that you'll ever need to find out ~~until you discover Chili punching holes in empty soup cans for another show tonight!~~]

Yeah, well, you know me, Cilan, I've always liked to make a grand entrance! [Well, they all did, but Chili's liked his introductions loud and burning! Figuratively or literally speaking, it's all good.] And I'm definitely not finished making a ruckus, so you better kiss that peace and quiet goodbye, maybe even for good!

[Without preamble, he grabs his brother and pulls him into a tight, if awkward hug. Then, in an uncharacteristically small, quiet voice:]

... hey, Cilan? Sorry I lied before. Sorry for doing it again.

Sorry for always disappearing.

Just... sorry. [But really, this isn't about him, he went home to Striaton, he was fine—] Was it hard?

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[Oh. At first, he was a little confused, wondering why Chili would need to apologize, but then he suddenly understands. Sorry for always disappearing.

Did Chili remember what Cilan had said to him before last time he was here? Cilan was used to having to deal with people leaving this place. There wasn't anything Chili could have done to stop that from happening, and it had been for the best.

It didn't change the fact that it was lonely, though.

Was it hard? He could say that it wasn't, but that would be a lie. From this proximity, Chili might even be able to notice that Cilan has some fading, but still noticeable dark circles around his eyes, an indication that he hasn't been sleeping very well in this place. Maybe even a little paler than normal, but his recent outing with Ash outside of the barrier did sort of help restore a little more color. He hasn't had one of those nightmares in sometime, but it will probably still be a little while before the circles, the lingering effects of it completely fade.

After a moment, Cilan moves his own arms to hug his brother back. Perhaps a little more tightly than necessary too--a nonverbal way of answering your question: yes, it was hard. But when he speaks, he says--]

You don't have to apologize for something like that, Chili.

[Cilan didn't say anything to belie the tightness of his embrace and that hurt. It hurt to know his brother had been suffering while he was back home, under the impression they were both safe.

His fingers curled, nearly clawing at the fabric of Cilan's clothes, tightening his embrace in return, trying for some sort of reassuring gesture.

When he finally loosens his hold on him, inching away to get a good look at his brother, Chili has a playful little grin, although it was forced.]

You look old. No one's gonna believe we're triplets like this.

C'mon, I'll make you all something to eat. You'll sleep nice and early tonight, right? [The tone's light, teasing, but his eyes still bear a serious heaviness to them.]

[The "old" comment is not quite what he was expecting, but it makes him laugh, loosening his grip a little.]

Oh dear, we can't have that now, can we? At this rate, I'll just be an ordinary older sibling, and our brotherly relationship will thus lack the unique flavor it had before. [...Even though, technically-speaking, he has already aged two years during his stay here. Whether Chili notices that or not is, hopefully, an observation that goes over his head...]

As for cooking...well, I suppose I could leave it to you for tonight; it has been a while since you last got to cook for us, after all. [Cilan does enough of it for their house as it is (when Rin's not around, anyway), so he could probably use the break?

Also the comment about sleep tips Cilan off that Chili probably noticed the circles. Should have probably done a better job of covering those up before he went outside today, oops.]

[This is to ensure Cilan sleeps through the night, NOT CREEPY AT ALL act like we're seven again.]

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[He's just full of surprises! ... or painfully not.]

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[Welp, that explosion drew her immediate attention. Just where had those lights come from? And were there going to be any more? She was a little late to the party on that one, so her gaze was still fixed at the sky just in case there were any more of them.

Aw, there weren't going to be any more in the sky, were there? She frowned, disappointed.]

No fair, I wanted to see...

[Oh, heyyyy, that's a voice he hasn't heard in a while!

He turns around, initially looking a bit embarrassed, before he laughs it off.]

Sorry, sorry, maybe next time, princess!

I could arrange for a firework show, maybe in three to four days. Hey, and make this one at night so you could really enjoy the view!

[The familiar nickname got her to crack a smile, but it was the prospect of a fireworks show that really got her grinning.]

You'd better follow through on that! You owe me for disappearing as suddenly as you did.

[To be perfectly honest she wasn't being serious at all about that, but why not say it anyway and see what she could get away with? That being said, it was nice to see a familiar face again. She would take that thought to the grave with her, but still!]

On my honour as a prince, I'm a man of my word, your royal highness!

[It's nice to remember there were good things in Luceti to return to too, especially with the memory of the draft still fresh in his mind.

Pansear runs over, then, approaching a bit more slowly and timidly once he's closer, then offers her a picked flower. Pansear remembers her too!]

Oh really? Then I'll be looking forward to it~!

[She was still wondering how long he was going to keep up with that nickname, but before she could put any real thought into it, she saw Pansear running over with a flower.

And that? That was just adorable. She smiled at Pansear and accepted it, immediately weaving it into her hair as a sign of thanks.]

You got this just for me, Pansear?

It'll be ready before you know it!

[Pansear nods and smiles. Well, they're just flowers it picked really quickly on the way, but it's the thought that counts! No real time to prepare when you're randomly plucked from your home world.

Chili looks somewhat troubled, possibly by how a little fire monkey has smoother moves than he does.]

[Awwww. Her smile would have widened further if she hadn't looked up and noticed Chili's expression. However, instead of teasing him (as she was wont to do) she simply blinked and let that smile fade a little.]

What's the matter? You look like you're trying to remember if you left the stove on or something.

[If Chili were better with words, he would have simply told her what was bothering him, but instead, Chili is an awkward, insecure boy who overcompensated with volume and (an excess of) pride. He throws out a hand to point, face colouring again:]

If you're impressed by that, just wait 'til I make colours bloom in the sky!

[WELL, if that isn't corny...

Even Pansear looks rather stunned, both paws dropping to the ground as its jaw hung too, wondering when its trainer would regret that phrasing. Maybe it should offer an apology on Chili's behalf...]

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Fireworks? I didn't know your gym had fireworks, Chili.

[ Hey Chili! Guess who saw your fireworks and went to try and find the source of them the moment he saw it was Pansage! He wasn't that far either which is how he just happened to hear the end of your comment.

Guess who is also grinning because hey it's good to see you again, Chili! ]

YEAH, well, it does now! Or, it would've, if I hadn't been dragged back here.

[Chili quickly leaves that conversation to focus on greetings, he sticks out his hand for a shake, grinning.]

Always a pleasure workin' with ya! [Except when said work is amateur, back alley quack operations, but let's not bring up that unpleasantness so early.]

Hahah, well, you can always try again when you get back!

[ Ash blinks and takes Chili's hand to shake yeah. ]

Uh... yeah. Nice working with you. Even if we didn't actually do anything.

[ They just... kinda arrived and commented but hey okay. ]

It's a turn of phrase, buddy. [Ash, get with the program.] Yeah? What're you looking forward to when you get home?

Hey, in the mood for anything? I'll be cooking tonight! Cilan tells me croquettes are you favourite, so I'll definitely be making those, anything else you'd like?

[You're being offered free food! MORE THAN ONE STRIATON BROTHER IS COOKING FOR YOU, DO YOU FEEL LUCKY?!]

Oh. [ Well 'cuse him for not getting with the program! But hey we know him by now. ] I look forward to a lotta things! But most of all I'm looking forward to being able to travel with my Pokemon and my friends again. Me and Cilan got to do some traveling here a little bit ago, but it's a lot better when there are new Pokemon to see and more trainers to meet!

[ Pikachu responds in agreement to everything that Ash said. Can't wait to do all that again! ]

I'm always in the mood for something! Croquettes are the best, and I'd happily eat anything that you make, Chili!

[ He's actually not that picky when it comes to his food! BUT YEAH HE FEELS SUPER LUCKY! ]

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[Been sick and grumpy for hours, but these replies are so cute, they made me melt. ;3;]

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[This is to ensure Cilan sleeps through the night, NOT CREEPY AT ALL act like we're seven again.]

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[How (not?) to control your anger!]

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[He's just full of surprises! ... or painfully not.]

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[Looks like DW ate my reply the first time!]

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