104th moon [4th walls suck at keeping bats out]

[paladinlost]

[Ahhh, the last weekend of November. As nearly always, every city is invaded by dozens of confused new arrivals, strange Legendaries party like it's 1999, innocent trainers and breeders wake up on the beach or in the middle of the Ice Cave, not-so innocent Rockets do the same, Cecil's house and yard are overtaken by thousands upon thousands of shiny and non-shiny Zubats...

...Wait, what?]

If anyone could help me chase these away before this world returns to normal, it'd be much appreciated!

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[friendyousohard]

Oh dear Celestia what am I witnessing?

[The purple pony is very horrified by this.]

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[paladinlost]

Our doom, in the form of infinite bat-shaped creatures.

[Or, you know, thousands of bats freaking out because they've been suddenly grabbed from their homes and thrown outside into pure madness.]

They all appeared at once. I believe most of the neighbors ran away screaming.

[friendyousohard]

I can't exactly blame them! I... hold on.

[Twilight's horn glows bright purple for a moment, and a spherical shield of magic bubbles out around the two of them.]

There, at least we're safe now... I'm so glad I had my brother teach me this.

[paladinlost]

[Sweet Zubat-free space! Wonderful Zubat-free air! If he ever manages to clear his kitchen, Twilight's getting homemade cookies and a thank you note.]

What a useful spell. Does it only block them from entering, or would it also stop them from randomly appearing inside?

[friendyousohard]

[That question gives her a mental image she really didn't want.]

Well... it stops teleportation, so it really ought to prevent that from happening too.

[Assuming this doesn't override her magic... which it might.]

[paladinlost]

Let us hope that the local forms of teleportation are recognized as such by your magic. Would it stop me from teleporting out, too?

[He'd try it out of curiosity, but. Zubats.]

[friendyousohard]

It would, actually. Teleportation only works from a place inside the shield to other places inside it.

... That's a stipulation that's a lot more useful in my brother's version of the spell.

[dragoon_pride]

Chase away the... what? Cecil?

[Kain is busy gaining his bearings for now, confused because while it almost seems familiar, he can't quite place it.]

Is this yet another war?

[paladinlost]

No, this is a bat invasion. Go home!

[That last part is said to the bats themselves, but they're too busy freaking out to obey.]

[dragoon_pride]

...what...

[Well, if these creatures are harmful, what else do you do but fight them? Kain already has his spear drawn and is attempting to make bat-kebabs.]

What are these creatures capable of? And why are there so many, Cecil?

[paladinlost]

I don't know! They usually live in caves, not in the middle of cities.

[And their shiny version is usually not so common, but that's a very minor detail.]

They cain drain your energy, confuse you, perhaps even poison you if their levels are high enough. Be careful!

[dragoon_pride]

What a nuisance... but I'll keep that in mind!

[Because there seems to be a lot of the things, so dealing with them definitely won't be an easy task. Kain still does his best, swinging his spear to try and whack away a bunch of them.]

I've never seen anything like them before... where are we, Cecil? [Hm ok well this is all ringing a bell a bit more the longer he's here.] ...why do I think I know the answer to that?

[paladinlost]

This is my home away from home, and you know that because this is not your first visit.

[There is now a Zubat stuck in his hair. He simply cannot allow this state of affairs to continue.]

Can you see a pair of black and blue lions nearby?

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[dreamsofahero]

Oh my... I wonder if repel would work?

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[paladinlost]

And if it did, how much would be necessary?

[Because there are a lot of bats. All the bats. Everywhere.]

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[dreamsofahero]

That's hard to say. I suppose it depends on whether it works for an entire area at a time, or if it wears off in part based on how many pokemon are present.

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[paladinlost]

The presence of other conflicting smells might also reduce its power. And considering the number of Zubats present...

[A painful thought it is, but it must be considered.]

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[dreamsofahero]

I suppose the only way to know would be to try it.

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[paladinlost]

If that's still possible. Rosie, bring me all the repels you can carry!

[Rosie would love to do that, really! But there's that small issue with the ten Zubats attached to her head.]

[capitald]

[Ringabel's not quite sure what he's doing here, ut he's willing to chalk it up to the chaos that is the ever wild Pokémon world.

He gazes upon this bat apocalypse, jotting notes.]

Goodness. Just what have you done to set them off? Or did you leave a delicious treat unattended? Perhaps they wish to raid your home of all its treasures...

[Now wouldn't that be a thought? A... strangely terrifying one, at that.]

[paladinlost]

They were teleported here when the madness started. I imagine they're as confused as most of us, and too terrified to think of food or loot.

[...Maybe all this trying to swat them away isn't helping, Cecil.]

At least this is still a step up from the Mt. Mortar incident.

[capitald]

[He raises his index finger, then drops it.]

Ah... Well, you can't say that without an explanation.

[Why? Because now his curiosity's piqued. He's even got his journal flipped to a new page. Story time?]

[paladinlost]

Imagine you had been transported deep within a dark cave, instead of here.

[Which should be easy enough.]

Imagine you had been transported deep within a cave, without any of your supplies or Pokémon.

[Somewhat harder, but still doable.]

Imagine you had been transported deep within a cave without any of your supplies or Pokémon, and been left there once the world returned to normal, with no other option but to walk back to the nearest city by yourself.

[Even the most vivid imagination cannot do the pain justice.]

[capitald]

[...

Ah.

At first, Ringabel is left speechless. His journal nearly drops from his grasp as he reels from the sheer horror. Granted, he's a seasoned adventure, and he's certain he'd be able to weather the storm. Likely Cecil did as well, as he's clearly still in one piece.

...disregarding the impossibility of death in this place.

Even so...]

You have my deepest sympathy, and more importantly, my respect! No doubt it took an unbelievable level of raw determination in order to weather such grueling circumstances.

[This raises another question, though--]

Was there anything remotely edible, or did you have to endure an entire journey without sustenance?

[paladinlost]

I was lucky enough to meet dear Zidane along the way. Even all my determination would have been useless, if not combined with his desire to see the world beyond his home.

[The memory of his stay might be an unpleasant one, but he still manages a gentle smile when speaking of his Infernape.]

There was moss within the cave, and plants once we managed to reach the exit. Thankfully the water was clean and pure, more than fit for drinking.