Pokemon Necro (Open RP for anyone who wants to join)

[Amepix]

To the rockruff, it sounds like a comfort to help him feel at peace and at home, whenever he is scared of something.
But to the other four, it straight up says, the poor guy's parents are gone. And his brother might share the same fate.
Yet he doesn't seem to know any better. His parents gone, then his brother too. He's all alone here, along with a group of strangers, only managing to kill the very first shambler today, and obviously at the mercy of all other survivors if things go south.
If he is found by raiders and bandits, who knows what kind of horror is in store for the poor kid ?

Weston : ... Well.... from now on, there'd be us to help watch over you too. So don't worry, alright ?

Just then, Jin slowly wakes up, too. He turns a bit, then slowly gets up.

Rocky jumped up and ran over to Jin with a bounce in his step and a wag of a tail. He had a wide smile as his face as he greeted him.

Rocky : Hello, Jin! Did you have a good nap?

He asked enthusiastically, his tail wagging as he looked up at the elephant-taur.

 

[PC Master Race]

Rocky jumped up and ran over to Jin with a bounce in his step and a wag of a tail. He had a wide smile as his face as he greeted him.

Rocky : Hello, Jin! Did you have a good nap?

He asked enthusiastically, his tail wagging as he looked up at the elephant-taur.

Somehow the rockruff could tell Jin is waking up. Probably just by hearing alone.
If that's the case, his hearing sense is quite admirable.
Weston watches as the pup seems to have taken a liking on Jin, perhaps ?
They all have that impression, seeing how the pup gets all excited and eager like so.

Jin : Heh. Yes. Yes I did. Someone missed me, hmmm ?

He chuckles and pets on Rocky's tail.

 

[Amepix]

The light brown dog Pokémon giggled at little at the pet, which he seemed to enjoy quite a lot.

Rocky : I sure did! Me and... I think it was Weston? Anyway, me and him had a nice talk! He sure wanted to know a lot about me. I must be super cool!

It was very clear that the young puppy wasn't really understanding anything, or really why they were asking him these questions. It seems that a lot of that childhood innocence was in the air around this youthful rock dog Pokémon, something that seemed impossible to come across nowadays.

 

[PC Master Race]

The light brown dog Pokémon giggled at little at the pet, which he seemed to enjoy quite a lot.

Rocky : I sure did! Me and... I think it was Weston? Anyway, me and him had a nice talk! He sure wanted to know a lot about me. I must be super cool!

It was very clear that the young puppy wasn't really understanding anything, or really why they were asking him these questions. It seems that a lot of that childhood innocence was in the air around this youthful rock dog Pokémon, something that seemed impossible to come across nowadays.

They can't help but feel sorry for the pup, too innocent for the current situation that the world is in.
He doesn't even understand the word 'dad'. For good reasons.
Judging from that bedtime story that his brother usually told him... their parents are very likely to be no more.
And if his brother Crescent got bitten in the shoulder... his brother is very likely to be gone, too.
Only 'right' choice from here on out, as far as they're concerned, is to keep up the guise that his brother is safe... and if/when the poor guy sees the terrible truth, the grim ending of his brother for himself, they'd just act surprised and play along too.
For now, they have him to look after.
The little guy must have been extremely lucky to manage to survive up until this point.

Jin : You know, we could use your help, kid.

He gently pets on the pup's ears and nose.

Jin : You're a... rockruff, yeah ? Then you must have pretty good hearing and smelling sense. You would be a great help with us in finding survivors and getting them to safe places.

Then he rubs on the pup's back.

Jin : Just like I found you earlier, at Poke Mart.

 

[Amepix]

Rocky : Oh yeah! I remember that! Do you really think I'll be useful?

He cocked his head to the side, being quite curious about the question. Would he be able to help Jin find other people like he found him? Well, perhaps if Jin thinks so, then he might be right. But Rocky wanted to make sure, as he could quite decide himself.

 

[PC Master Race]

Rocky : Oh yeah! I remember that! Do you really think I'll be useful?

He cocked his head to the side, being quite curious about the question. Would he be able to help Jin find other people like he found him? Well, perhaps if Jin thinks so, then he might be right. But Rocky wanted to make sure, as he could quite decide himself.

Jin : I'm confident in it, kid.

The elephant taur gestures to the other four, sitting with him.

Jin : That's how we made our 'search-and-rescue' team here. Using everything we can to find people in danger, in need of help. Plus, the more people we can save, the less people we'd lose to the zombies, and the closer we all get to finally getting out of this zombie apocalypse. Together.

He then lightly holds on the rockruff's paw.

Jin : Wouldn't you agree so, pup ?

 

[Amepix]

He thought about that for a moment. Getting rid of those scary zombies sure would be a good thing, his brother did tell him it was better to get rid of them, otherwise they'd hurt someone else. You know what? He would help Jin and the others save people. Those mean zombies had better watch out, because Rocky was gonna teach them a listen.

Rocky : Yeah! No more mean zombies!

 

[PC Master Race]

He thought about that for a moment. Getting rid of those scary zombies sure would be a good thing, his brother did tell him it was better to get rid of them, otherwise they'd hurt someone else. You know what? He would help Jin and the others save people. Those mean zombies had better watch out, because Rocky was gonna teach them a listen.

Rocky : Yeah! No more mean zombies!

Jin : Yeah. No more mean zombies... and no more mean bandits.

He changes the topic.

Jin : Not sure if you've run into them yet, but there are bandits and raiders too. They attack other people, rob and steal their belongings. Not good, in general.

Then he glances to the door.

Jin : ... We need to make them see that fighting each other instead of teaming up together is the worst decision you can do, in a time like this. Or at least we have to try to make them see that. Because I'm pretty sure no-one wants to just live through the day in this apocalypse, for... who knows how long. Right ? If we're to survive through this mess, we have to do it together. No-one is safe until EVERYONE is safe.

 

[Amepix]

These words seemed to resonate with the pup. Everyone would have to work together to save each other. No-one is safe until everyone is safe, just like Jin said. Those bandits also sounded like a bunch of bad guys, why would they hurt someone then take something from them. That's just wrong!

Rocky: Right! We'll save everyone! No more bad bandits! No more mean raiders!

 

[PC Master Race]

Rin speaks up for the first time since Rocky is here.

Rin : Glad to have you on board with us, pal ! We'll show them... with peace and kindness, heh !

The hybrid wags his tail excitedly.
The others smile, glad that they got this sort of 'agreement' together.
It sounds unrealistic at best, and outright impossible at worst.
But nothing is impossible as long as they band together.

Jin : But, just something off-topic I think I should tell you, kid... make sure you stay close to us and don't wander off. If you hear or smell someone in danger, tell us, but don't run off by yourself. You separate yourself from us, and... it might end up like you and your brother. You got that, pup ? It's dangerous out there when you're all by yourself.

 

[The_Happiest_Husky]

A few days prior...

Idiots.
Nim scowled as he hacked the head off of a still warm corpse.
Useless idiots.
Somehow, a few undead had gotten into their camp. Of his three remaining companions, two were torn apart, and one bitten. The foolish man had pleaded with him to do something. So, Nim did. He cut his former comrade down where he stood.
Fool.
Nim would survive. Their assistance was not critical. But, this base is no longer safe. It is time to find himself a new stronghold.


A few hours later...

Nim patted down the last shovelful of dirt on the grave. A foot below him lay the remains of his assistants. Not that he dug this grave for them. Four feet further below lay all valuable items that were not worth carrying with him. The wooden grave marker at the head of the grave was inscribed with names Nim had just made up, just barely visible in the morning light. He stood, and dusted himself off. Time to go. Southeast this time, in search of better prospects. Preferably somewhere he could salvage what he needed to continue his work.

Nim gathers his things, and sets off under the rising sun.

 

[Amepix]

A few days prior...

Idiots.
Nim scowled as he hacked the head off of a still warm corpse.
Useless idiots.
Somehow, a few undead had gotten into their camp. Of his three remaining companions, two were torn apart, and one bitten. The foolish man had pleaded with him to do something. So, Nim did. He cut his former comrade down where he stood.
Fool.
Nim would survive. Their assistance was not critical. But, this base is no longer safe. It is time to find himself a new stronghold.

A few hours later...

Nim patted down the last shovelful of dirt on the grave. A foot below him lay the remains of his assistants. Not that he dug this very gave


Still typeing,phone is bugging out and sent it early

(Don't worry about it, has happened to me a few times)

 

[Amepix]

Rin speaks up for the first time since Rocky is here.

Rin : Glad to have you on board with us, pal ! We'll show them... with peace and kindness, heh !

The hybrid wags his tail excitedly.
The others smile, glad that they got this sort of 'agreement' together.
It sounds unrealistic at best, and outright impossible at worst.
But nothing is impossible as long as they band together.

Jin : But, just something off-topic I think I should tell you, kid... make sure you stay close to us and don't wander off. If you hear or smell someone in danger, tell us, but don't run off by yourself. You separate yourself from us, and... it might end up like you and your brother. You got that, pup ? It's dangerous out there when you're all by yourself.

Rocky nodded his head, as this wasn't anything different from what rules Crescent had set. And he also didn't really wanna meet another mean zombie anyway. Plus, they stunk really bad. But, thinking about hearing someone in trouble, the puppy began to listen in the world around him, but didn't hear much other than what sounded like zombies far, far off in the distance.

Rocky : Okay! Is there somewhere I can go play?

He asked, cocking his head to the side and the question. He wanted to play now, as he was feeling like chewing on a shoe or something. He'd spend most of his time playing anyway, though this time he would keep an ear out for anything that sounded like someone or something.

 

[PC Master Race]

Rocky nodded his head, as this wasn't anything different from what rules Crescent had set. And he also didn't really wanna meet another mean zombie anyway. Plus, they stunk really bad. But, thinking about hearing someone in trouble, the puppy began to listen in the world around him, but didn't hear much other than what sounded like zombies far, far off in the distance.

Rocky : Okay! Is there somewhere I can go play?

He asked, cocking his head to the side and the question. He wanted to play now, as he was feeling like chewing on a shoe or something. He'd spend most of his time playing anyway, though this time he would keep an ear out for anything that sounded like someone or something.

Jin : ... No. There's nowhere you can play, especially in the evening. Sorry, kid. Even more bad zombies out there in the night, waiting for you to wander into their sight, and then... bad things happen. Very, VERY bad things.

Then he tries to think of something. Even if he tries his hardest to make himself clear with the restrictions and rules, in order to prioritize safety above all else... he is still pretty much talking to a child, at best. And the rules might not stick long enough for a child like the pup here.

Jin : ... If you wanna play, then only in here, pup.

 

[Amepix]

Jin : ... No. There's nowhere you can play, especially in the evening. Sorry, kid. Even more bad zombies out there in the night, waiting for you to wander into their sight, and then... bad things happen. Very, VERY bad things.

Then he tries to think of something. Even if he tries his hardest to make himself clear with the restrictions and rules, in order to prioritize safety above all else... he is still pretty much talking to a child, at best. And the rules might not stick long enough for a child like the pup here.

Jin : ... If you wanna play, then only in here, pup.

Rocky was a little confused by this response, but he didn't let it get to him. His brother also told him to never go outside in the night, though he never told him why. Wouldn't the monsters all be sleeping?

Rocky : Why can't we? I know you said there were zombies out there, but shouldn't they be sleeping?

 

[PC Master Race]

Rocky was a little confused by this response, but he didn't let it get to him. His brother also told him to never go outside in the night, though he never told him why. Wouldn't the monsters all be sleeping?

Rocky : Why can't we? I know you said there were zombies out there, but shouldn't they be sleeping?

Jin : Oh, son-

He quickly realizes that he accidentally slips.

Jin : I mean- pup. Anyway, no, they don't sleep. Never sleep. They're... very bad, you see. Very mean. Always looking to hurt non-zombie people like us. And because of that, we also can't sleep well either. Those monsters make us stay awake, to stand guard look out for them.

He gently rubs the rockruff's head.

Jin : ... But, don't worry, alright kid ? I'm gonna make sure not a single one of them can get to you. Not even the biggest zombie dragon out there can get to you as long as I'm still here.

 

[Amepix]

This made Rocky think back to his time at the Poke Mart, the nights were he'd walk down stairs only to find his brother keeping watch on the only things that lead to the outside world, now boarded up with wood planks and nails.

Rocky : What are you doing?

He asked, causing Crescent to turn around and see his younger sibling standing there in the dark.

Crescent : Oh, I... I just couldn't sleep. But what are you doing up at this time of night, little bro?

Rocky : I had a bad dream and... And I wanted to get a drink.

Crescent walked up to his sibling and knelt down, before putting his paw on the side of his head.

Crescent : Do you want me to tell you the story again?

Rocky : No, I told myself the story this time.

Crescent smiled a little at that. It seems his younger brother was growing up a bit. He moved his paw away before giving him a nod.

Crescent : Okay, but don't stay up too late, alright? Don't wanna be tired tomorrow, do you?

Rocky : Nope!

The young puppy smiled before running over to the store room to grab a bottle of water. But once he arrived, he realised he had a little problem.

Rocky : Hey, Crescent. I can't reach.

Crescent chuckled at this. He should of remembered that. Maybe he was staying up too late....

Flashback End

Rocky : Okay. I'll stay here. Do you have anything I can play with?

 

[PC Master Race]

There's not a whole lot to "play" with in the room, unfortunately.
But then the blue wolf seems to come up with something.

Galaxy : Let me try this.

Focusing her powers together, the nebula clouds and aurora waves from her fur coat begin to have more vibrant colors, while also brighter. She conjures the nebula clouds and arurora waves around her paws, then uses her paws to shift and move them around the room.
Eventually, they would see the nebula clouds and aurora waves painting up a scene of the sky... with two lycanroc sitting above the clouds, beneath the moon, one male and one female, looking down and at Rocky.
There is also an animated handwriting above the two lycanroc, one sentence at a time...
"If the stars ever align,
We hope you take it as a sign
That you will be okay,
Everything will be okay."

 

[Amepix]

His two green eyes looked up at the two Lycanroc's, letting out an audible gasp of astonishment.

Rocky : The two great Lycanroc of the sky...

He began to read the words above them, making sure he'd always remember them. He'd better pay attention to the stars from now on, because it was a sign they were always watching over him.

Rocky : I promise I'll remember this! Bye bye!

 

[PC Master Race]

Jin and Francesca look at Galaxy with an amazed smile on their face. She really went out of her way to do that, for the pup.
That 'message' is something really special to them, after all.
Galaxy cancels her powers, the 'painting' made of nebula clouds and aurora waves disappear.
Back to that old, damaged room in the workshop, again.
But it doesn't feel like it's just a 'safe' area where zombies can't get in easily. It feels more than just that.

Galaxy : You know, Rocky... about that bedtime story that your brother always told you.

She tilts her head a bit, towards Jin.

Galaxy : It's kinda the same as a lullaby that dad usually sings to help us sleep better at night.

Rin and Francesca, upon being reminded of that lullaby, can't help but hugging their father tight.

 

[Amepix]

Rocky : A lullaby? Is that a fancy story?

The young Rockruff asked confused, he'd never heard this word before. Or at least his brother never thought him it. Crescent may of been able to tell him some stories, but he currently wasn't able to sing. However, something about the word lullaby still seemed to effect the pup in some way. Despite being confused, it felt oddly familiar.

 

[PC Master Race]

Rocky : A lullaby? Is that a fancy story?

The young Rockruff asked confused, he'd never heard this word before. Or at least his brother never thought him it. Crescent may of been able to tell him some stories, but he currently wasn't able to sing. However, something about the word lullaby still seemed to effect the pup in some way. Despite being confused, it felt oddly familiar.

Galaxy : Well a 'lullaby' is a song that helps little kids get into their sleep better. Calm, soothing, and gentle. Not exactly a 'story', more so just basically the singer telling the kids to go to sleep, heh. Like the message I wrote in that scene for you earlier.

She has a bit of an awkward smile at her attempt to explain what a 'lullaby' really is.

Galaxy : That message is also parts of the lullaby that dad Jin here sings for us every night.

 

[Amepix]

Rocky : Oh I know a song that helps me sleep sometimes! I think it goes like this! La, la la la la, do, do do do do, hm, hm hm hm, ah, ah ah ah ah. Well, I think that's how it goes.

 

[PC Master Race]

Jin : Well... want me to try singing it, pup ? The lullaby that Galaxy told you.

He sits up and stretches a bit.
In all honesty, Rin and Francesca have been kind of holding their breath and hoping that Jin would get to it.
To the four kids, Jin is a father like no other. Whenever with him, they know they can stop putting on a war face, because they'd be at peace, only love between them and their father, and nothing else getting in the way.

 

[Amepix]

Rocky walked closer to Jin and sat down with a smile on his face. He liked the song he knew, but wasn't sure how he knew it. And was curious about what other songs were like.

Rocky : Yeah! I'd like to hear it!

His tail began to wag a little in anticipation, it was a song! He'd only ever known that one, and already loved the concept of them. Rocky couldn't wait a moment longer without a large smile growing on his muzzle.