Test 2.

[azumods]

WILLPOWER The chamber at the back of the cave is not unlike the one before it - it's large and oppressively dark, with shallow pools of water puddled on the floor. However, it isn't entirely impossible to see; off in a far corner of the cavern, there's a dim light shining pale blue, the soft glow pulsing steadily like it's keeping time, like a heartbeat. It's likely, however, that you're not going to get a good look at whatever is causing it before a voice rings out from the entrance behind you, immediately setting the Spiritombs off with loud, ringing shrieks that indicate over half a thousand souls aren't pleased with what seems to be happening here, and as the words register, you'll realize it's probably for good reason. "In the name of Team Galactic, I'm going to have to ask you all to leave. The Guardian is rightfully ours." It's immediately obvious that at the very least, the voice doesn't belong to Saturn - it's higher-pitched, belonging to a woman from the sound of it. Turning to face the source will reveal a woman in full Galactic grunt uniform; she seems young in the face and she's rather short, though she's built as though she's likely strong for her size. While she's clearly here to do a task, her eyes are noticeably just as devoid of spirit as the others that you've seen - she's just as heavily brainwashed as the rest. The Spiritombs you've encountered will do their jobs; they'll protect the Lake Guardian physically, promptly proceeding to get between it and...well, everyone else here. They aren't going to back down until the perceived threat is dealt with; they really, really don't like Team Galactic. What happens now is up to you.

Comments

[hyruglyphics]

She seemed to believe that, with your assistance, we would not fall sway to the brainwashing of Team Galactic again. And it would be a step on our journey to return to our homes.

[azumods]

[Hmm...]

If I could, I would help you. I cannot return you to your homes on my own, however.

[hyruglyphics]

... I at least would not return until this land is saved. But - I understand. Can you offer any of that protection she mentioned?

[azumods]

[Azelf shakes its head at that.]

I am afraid there is not much I can do on my own. If you find the other two, we will be able to do more to aid you.

[hyruglyphics]

[ Mmm.

... She had hoped that- ]

... Do you know why we were freed from the grip of their control? I remembered a bright light, and was that you?

[azumods]

It was us, yes. I am pleased to see your spirit returned to you.

[hyruglyphics]

Oh-! All of you were there?

[ Well, that explains something or another but uh - ]

Thank you very much! ... Is that another power you cannot do without the others?

[azumods]

Yes. Unfortunately, I cannot do much on my own.

[hyruglyphics]

No, I am sorry for asking so much fo you.

[ She just hoped that might be the key for the likes of Saber to regain a sense of self. It was selfish to begin with, honestly. ]

[azumods]

Do not apologize, I understand.

[discutio]

On your own...I wonder, would it be possible for all the lake guardians working simultaneously to perform a feat like that?

[azumods]

It might be possible.

[discutio]

I understand...Thank you, that's a reassuring thing to keep in mind.

[azumods]

You're welcome. Good luck.