Bestia: an ancient energy that allows Pokémon to use their powers. Lucca Aska is a plucky Brionne raised as a hero in a world devoid of Bestia, where Pokémon must use weapons and armour to survive. Destiny has chosen Lucca and five other outcasts to...
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"Ugh, I feel like I only just got to sleep. What time is it?" Ruby groaned as she stumbled out of her room. The others were already up, but just as sleepy as her, and had to rub their eyes or yawn to keep themselves awake. Mimia especially was curled up by Lucca and appeared to still be asleep.
"It is actually amazing you're managing to sleep through these earthquakes," Crystal commented. "Seriously, wake up!"
"Earthquakes? Wha?" Ruby finally grew concerned.
"So what's going on? I assume you guys want to make it quick," Azu put a hand on her hip. Shelly and Lucca exchanged glances, with the former especially focused and angry.
"Azu, I need you to listen to me and not freak out. I know what this is going to sound like," Lucca began.
"Oh gods," her eyes widened.
"Mother Bun... she passed away—"
"You killed her, didn't you? Lucca, you freaking devil—"
"Azu!" Shelly snapped to her surprise. "It wasn't Lucca!"
"Wha?" she shuddered as she held herself back. Lucca was still ashamed, and gulped.
"She left us a promise to take care of Kusha, and to follow the light to the temple," he explained. He turned to the stairs that went down into the city. It was still darker than a dungeon, and frantic screams of panic filled the air. "All the lights went out after she passed, except for this green one in the centre of the city. I assume she means that one."
Another earthquake started just then, shocking the group into squeaks, cries, and toppled stances. It didn't last long, but it was strong enough to hurt. Even Crystal couldn't stay standing.
"There's another one," Shelly gasped once it calmed.
"You guys weren't kidding!" Ruby cried. "What the heck is going on?"
"My questions are on what in the world happened! How do you two know all this?" Brine questioned.
"We'll answer later, I promise. Right now, we need to find Kusha and get to that temple," Lucca ordered.
"I'm right here!" the Wigglytuff called out, getting their attentions. She deflated to lower to the ground. "I figured you guys would have something to do with this. Trouble follows you wherever you go. So what is it with me?"
"Mother Bun was attached to that device that powered the entire city's electronics. Those electronics utilised Bestia, so there's none left in this region, but Bun's powers as a Meganium stabilised the environment and prevented the degradation of nature from happening. With her gone, that cycle is broken..." Azu muttered and paced back and forth. She froze and her face turned white as she slowly turned back to everyone. "The only thing left keeping this city afloat on the black sand is the residue left from Mother Bun's powers."
