The Gates (Prompt)
Mar 11, 2013 21:56:34 GMT -5
Post by Gyan Salamanece on Mar 11, 2013 21:56:34 GMT -5
Already on edge, you stand in complete darkness inside of the S.S Hydregion. A spear of light perfectly outlining the bay door pierces the darkness, and you hear the sound of hundreds of trainers murmuring in protest. You then see hundreds of arms raised as the door falls open, the blazing spring sun filling the empty hangar. Before you can gather yourself, a few large orange caution lights come on, and security members usher the crowd out onto the flat.
Outside, the salty tropical air smacks you in the face. You can hear the cries of wild Pokemon give the island life. The flat is simple and stone, large enough to hold all of the trainers as they gather before the gate.
A silence falls as all of the men snap to attention. All of them except for one, whom remained leaning on the gate, nonchalantly smoking his cigarette.
An older, decorated gentleman strides out in his uniform. He takes a powerful stance at the very center before delivering his message in a voice that boomed over unseen loudspeakers.
"Today, you all go into this hole. Only one of you is coming out the winner," he began, reiterating a statement that had been well overplayed to the mass of combatants. Uniformed men begin to walk amongst the trainers, distributing what look like cards with holes in them. "What you will receive is a chip that slides into your Pokedex, officially declaring your start in the tournament. You will notice eight slots, two of them will be filled. These are your starting chips. Each chip contains a piece of a map to this island. To find your final destination, you must obtain all ten.
This gate will transport you to one of ten locations designated on the island, each person will arrive at a location randomly."
He finishes, and lets his final words ring out. A low murmur of beeps and boops fills the silence as the contestants slide in their cards.
When the silence returns, the man begins again.
"This island is filled with strong and powerful wild Pokemon. The entire world will be watching. And remember, no matter what alliances you may have now, remember this."
The man stops for dramatic effect.
"It's never over until the fat lady sings".
Motion atop of the gate catches everyones eye. Four Alakazam are perched carefully along the gate, spoons in hand. A rush of wind kicks up through the stadium as the image of the wrought iron begins to twist. Bluish light fills the space of the gate and pulls open to reveal a portal large enough to fit ten people in shoulder to shoulder. Teleport never ceases to amaze.
Guards begin to fire their guns into the air and scream. People scream and stumble, and the mass of trainers is herded into the portal. It comes closer and closer to you, and your arms slip into it. Standing there for a second, the reality of it all hits you right before another person does, knocking you in.
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