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

[Amepix]

Rocky sniffed the footprints out of curiosity. But he was quite surprised when the scent didn't smell like one of the infected.

Rocky : Hey, Jin! Francesca too, if you can hear me! I think I've found the tracks of someone!

 

[PC Master Race]

Rocky : Of course! I'm a little worried the monsters will still be there when we finally get the my Poke Mart... But you need to food, and I wanna help you!

He had clear determination in his eyes. That Poke Mart was his and his brothers home after all, and if he could at least see it again, or maybe even see his dear brother once more, that's all the young canine needed. Plus, he'd like to get some toys from his room.

Jin : I appreciate that, kid. But I hope I'm not giving you too much trouble with this.

He's pretty much trying to lie to himself at this point. He knows full well the poor pup's brother is done for if bitten, and even if he knows the suppressant *might* work, it's not going to be easy.
Taking someone's life with a knife is easy.
Saving someone's life with a near-fatal knife injury, ranges from 10 times harder, to outright impossible.
And the world's already shitty enough.
No-one is going to see the end of this shitty apocalypse brought upon them, if they just keep to themselves and help themselves.
They have to help each other, too.
No-one is safe until everyone is safe.

As the group makes their way though the city, they come across fresh tracks. Someone had trudged their way though here recently.

Rocky sniffed the footprints out of curiosity. But he was quite surprised when the scent didn't smell like one of the infected.

Rocky : Hey, Jin! Francesca too, if you can hear me! I think I've found the tracks of someone!

With this much snow in the area, it's not hard to see the tracks of someone... or something, passing by.
Thankfully, it smells like someone, not an infected.
Hopefully, that someone isn't going to be infected soon.
Francesca lands down, next to the two.

Francesca : What do we do, guys ? Find this person first, or get our supplies first ?

 

[Amepix]

Rocky ponders this question for a moment, but quickly comes to a discussion. Of course he wanted to help someone! All his brother's ever done is help him, so this young pup had it in his mind that helping someone else is important.

Rocky : I wanna help them! I could probably track them now that I've got their scent, and the Poke Mart is still far away anyway.

 

[PC Master Race]

Rocky ponders this question for a moment, but quickly comes to a discussion. Of course he wanted to help someone! All his brother's ever done is help him, so this young pup had it in his mind that helping someone else is important.

Rocky : I wanna help them! I could probably track them now that I've got their scent, and the Poke Mart is still far away anyway.

Jin : Alright, lead the way kid. But stay close, alright ? Francesca, if you see anything, signal us. Or if you see any zombie around here, and can tell they're shamblers, just snipe them off.

Francesca : Got it dad.

The wolf takes off to the sky again, but only stays at roughly 5 meters in the air.

 

[Amepix]

Without another word, the rock canine began to sniff and the ground, tracking the scent of the survivor, even though this power of fresh snow. Following the footprints and smell, until they trio came across chemical store, named the Carbon Carbink. And someone could be heard inside.

 

[PC Master Race]

Without another word, the rock canine began to sniff and the ground, tracking the scent of the survivor, even though this power of fresh snow. Following the footprints and smell, until they trio came across chemical store, named the Carbon Carbink. And someone could be heard inside.

The smells of ingredients, liquids, wooden mortars, and so many other tools, all mixed together, for an indescribably combination that gives them... no idea what on earth is/are in there.
Thankfully, they could hear someone, without having to rely on scent, in this case.
Now to see if that someone is hostile... or is infected.
Francesca gets to the door and gives it a few knocks, but immediately quicksteps to the nearest wall with her gun ready. Just in case there's a zombie inside.
Jin stands ready with both his gun and his sword, too.

 

[The_Happiest_Husky]

There's a loud thud, as if something heavy were just dropped. A shuffle of booted movement follows, before silence.

 

[Amepix]

Rocky took a sniff in the air before listening to the inside of the store. He didn't smell any zombies, and he didn't hear any zombies. Which, he was thankful for. Jin should know that there at least wasn't a zombie, but the possibility of this furson (Ha! Person expect it's furson! Get it?) being a bandit or raider was still quite high.

Rocky : Jin, I don't smell or hear any zombies... But do you think they're a good person? Like, they aren't a bandit or something?

 

[PC Master Race]

There's a loud thud, as if something heavy were just dropped. A shuffle of booted movement follows, before silence.

Rocky took a sniff in the air before listening to the inside of the store. He didn't smell any zombies, and he didn't hear any zombies. Which, he was thankful for. Jin should know that there at least wasn't a zombie, but the possibility of this furson (Ha! Person expect it's furson! Get it?) being a bandit or raider was still quite high.

Rocky : Jin, I don't smell or hear any zombies... But do you think they're a good person? Like, they aren't a bandit or something?

Jin : Only one way to find out.

He signals Francesca again. She nods, and slowly gets to the door, giving it a few knocks again. This time she calls for the person inside, too.

Francesca : Excuse me, is anybody in there ?

Even if it's a bandit... the three have to make sure not to attack. Jin is still going to try to reason with them first.

 

[The_Happiest_Husky]

A voice calls back, moderately deep and slightly accented. They sound almost bored.
"Ja? What do you want?"

 

[PC Master Race]

That kind of bored voice is to be expected. What else is there that this post-apocalypse world has to offer, anyway ? Aside from deaths lurking at every corner.
But they have to at least try.

Jin : We know of a safe place that can keep off the zombies. There're weapons too. Come with us.

He knows, himself, that that was the most half-ass suggestion ever, to convince someone of a safe place in these rough times. But he has to at least try, somehow.

 

[The_Happiest_Husky]

"Ah, yes, another altruist offering food and shelter to the needy. Plenty of those to go around."
His voice cuts into a distrustful tone.

 

[Amepix]

Rocky : There are?

He turned his head to the side, not knowing these were apparently common place. Not surprising as he'd lived in a Poke Mart all his life. Never going outside unless Crescent was there with him, and never straying far. But now, he's out in the world, and with no real knowledge about it, he couldn't help but feel a bit more curious.

Rocky : Where? I haven't seen any.

 

[PC Master Race]

"Ah, yes, another altruist offering food and shelter to the needy. Plenty of those to go around."
His voice cuts into a distrustful tone.

Rocky : There are?

He turned his head to the side, not knowing these were apparently common place. Not surprising as he'd lived in a Poke Mart all his life. Never going outside unless Crescent was there with him, and never straying far. But now, he's out in the world, and with no real knowledge about it, he couldn't help but feel a bit more curious.

Rocky : Where? I haven't seen any.

The pup probably doesn't know, but Jin and Francesca can clearly see the sarcasm in their voice.
Not a surprise, considering this mess they're in right now.
The elephant taur just shrugs.

Jin : If you ever change your mind, or if you need to repair your weapon, or restock on ammo, go to "Workshop Number 3-45".

Then he looks over Rocky.

Jin : Come on kid, let's go. He doesn't sound like he wants to be bothered right now.

The maned wolf nods, and takes her leave too.

 

[Amepix]

Rocky turned back to look at the store for a moment before turning to follow the winged wolf and the taur. He wanted to find his brother anyway, and that guy seemed a bit rude. Without another word, the canine began to lead them back towards his Poke Mart home, hoping that all the scary zombies had left by now.

 

[The_Happiest_Husky]

The door opens slightly, creaking on its hinges. A hand mirror peeks out slightly, and whoever is inside observes the group as they walk off. This was done quietly, but Rocky's sharp hearing may pick it up.

 

[Amepix]

Rocky picks up on the sound of the doors hinges opening, which were quite audible to the pup with his incredible hearing. He stopped for a moment before taking a glance behind him towards the shop, seeing the mirror being held out the door. He wasn't sure what to make of this, but decided that he had more important things to worry about. Like helping Jin and Francesca get food for their family, and finding his brother... And just getting some of his chew toys.

The rock puppy decided to continue walking in the direction of the Poke Mart, as Jin did say that person would rather be left alone. So, he wasn't gonna do anything about it, because he wanted to respect their wishes.

Rocky : Alright... Just a few more steps and we should get back to my home... In maybe three minutes? I don't really remember how long it'll take to get there, but I sure do remember where it is.

 

[PC Master Race]

Francesca doesn't quite hear the door opening, due to the distance from her (in the air) to it, and Jin doesn't hear it either due to the noises his hooves cause with every step.
And with Rocky not wanting to bother the person any further, they all agree that they need to focus on the next thing now. To resupply some foods, and hopefully find the pup's brother. Hopefully before it's too late.
But, now that they know that his brother is very well infected as a rapid... Jin and Francesca have to make sure not to open fire at the zombies on sight. They need to identify the rapid off the others... and then they need to find the infected brother among them.
It's not going to be easy, especially if an entire horde of them shows up and swarms upon the three survivors...

 

[Amepix]

The trio continued their trek across the mall city, the snow beginning to become less and less deep the closer they got to the Poke Mart Rocky was leading them too. Soon, the canine Pokémon stopped sniffing the floor and pulled his head up before looking right, seeing his beloved home in the not so far off distance.

Rocky : We're here! We're here!

He began to run up the the market, with no infected being in sight, as they assumedly had already wondered off at some point. It was clear that this was in fact used as a shelter, with windows boarded up with planks of wood, and the door that had what was seemingly broken apart barricades.

Strangely, the sign did read Poke Mart, but there was something else written into it. Basalt and Sons was written atop the large Poke Mart, indicating it was owned by someone with children of their own. What was also quite noticeable was that the S at the end of Sons seemed to have been added awhile after it was placed atop the blue market.

 

[PC Master Race]

The trio continued their trek across the mall city, the snow beginning to become less and less deep the closer they got to the Poke Mart Rocky was leading them too. Soon, the canine Pokémon stopped sniffing the floor and pulled his head up before looking right, seeing his beloved home in the not so far off distance.

Rocky : We're here! We're here!

He began to run up the the market, with no infected being in sight, as they assumedly had already wondered off at some point. It was clear that this was in fact used as a shelter, with windows boarded up with planks of wood, and the door that had what was seemingly broken apart barricades.

Strangely, the sign did read Poke Mart, but there was something else written into it. Basalt and Sons was written atop the large Poke Mart, indicating it was owned by someone with children of their own. What was also quite noticeable was that the S at the end of Sons seemed to have been added awhile after it was placed atop the blue market.

Jin and Francesca follow suit, until Rocky stops in his track and looks to a direction, seeing the objective destination in sight. Poke Mart, the name that means a lot to the pup. Where he was raised and grew up with his brother, where much of his childhood was (2 dog years would be normal 9+ years now).
... Where they might see the poor pup's infected brother, too.
Jin puts his weapons away and readies in his hand a vial. Inside it is a liquid that constantly changes colors between dark browk, red, orange, dark ocean blue, cyan, bright sky blue, yellow and white.
Francesca sees that and knows to hold her fire, too. Here's why.

Jin : Alright, Rocky. Listen to me very carefully on this. If you see a zombie... call out to them, "Can you understand me ?". The rest, let us handle, alright ?

 

[Amepix]

Jin : Alright, Rocky. Listen to me very carefully on this. If you see a zombie... call out to them, "Can you understand me ?". The rest, let us handle, alright ?

This seemed like a strange request by the taur, but this pup wasn't gonna question it too much. He was home now, after all. And now he could get his toys so he'd have something to play with!

Rocky : Okay! I guess I can do that.

Without another word Rocky began to run inside the building, not seeing, smelling, or hearing any zombies on the first floor. He thought he could smell something that seemed off, but he didn't really think about it. He walked over to the storeroom door, seeing that'd it's been smashed off it's hinges, thankfully though, all the food was still there and intact. Including his favourite canned hams. Plus a few crates of water bottles too!

 

[PC Master Race]

This seemed like a strange request by the taur, but this pup wasn't gonna question it too much. He was home now, after all. And now he could get his toys so he'd have something to play with!

Rocky : Okay! I guess I can do that.

Without another word Rocky began to run inside the building, not seeing, smelling, or hearing any zombies on the first floor. He thought he could smell something that seemed off, but he didn't really think about it. He walked over to the storeroom door, seeing that'd it's been smashed off it's hinges, thankfully though, all the food was still there and intact. Including his favourite canned hams. Plus a few crates of water bottles too!

Jin and Francesca follow Rocky as well. Their weapons are readied, but they need to identify the rapids as fast as they can, as soon as they see one.
Last thing they want to do is accidentally killing Rocky's brother, or that would seriously mess him up, mentally.
Following Rocky to the storeage room, they see the foods and drinks are still intact, thankfully.

Jin : ... Hey, pup. I'm thinking, maybe we can tell whoever it is at the chemical shop earlier of this place, for foods and drinks, too ?

Francesca : You sure about that dad ? This place seems like where Rocky and his brother holed up before they got separated. Might wanna ask Rocky about it first, I reckon.

The elephant nods.

Jin : You have a point.

 

[Amepix]

Rocky : Well... I'm helping you get some food, so why shouldn't I help someone else if they're hungry?

The Rockruff wasn't sure why that person in the chemical shop didn't wanna come out, but maybe that's because he was afraid? Though, he couldn't really speak for others, after all. Now that they've found the store room, which had plenty of food and water to go around. Rocky wanted to find his chew toys, so he could play all day again. With that, he began to walk out of the store room before taking a listen and a smell.

Rocky : (Wait.... I recognise this scent... Is that... Crescent!) Crescent? I... I think I smell his scent! I've found him!

Rocky began to run towards his brother, leaving Jin and Francesca behind in the dust. The stairs barely seemed like a challenge to the young pup, nothing was gonna get in his way of seeing Crescent again.

Rocky : Crescent I- *gasp*

The red lycan dog Pokémon was standing in the doorway to Rocky's bedroom, looking at him with a twitch in almost every part of his body. His head turned to face the young pup before they grew wide, as if out of surprise. His paws began to held the stop of his head as he closed his eyes before shaking his head back and forth.

Crescent : R-Rocky... No... I... *SCREAMS*

The rapid lycan Pokémon turned his body to face the rock dog Pokémon, before running straight towards him at full speed. Rocky was to frozen in fear to move. He didn't understand what was happening, this couldn't be happening, this was just a bad dream, right?! A slash the the canine's paw sure snapped him out of it before he began to try and run, but that new gash didn't make it any easier.

The zombie Crescent grabbed his younger brother, pulling him towards himself quite fast. No matter how much the young puppy struggled, the older dog was much stronger than him.

 

[PC Master Race]

Jin and Francesca are looking around to see what to get, before heading back, before Rocky just runs off. The elephant is startled at that as both of them just drop everything and run after the pup.

Jin : HEY ! GET BACK ! I told you not to run off !

When they get to the stairs, Francesca rushes ahead first, Jin clearly not going to get up in time. The phoenix-wolf follows the smell until she sees a rapid holding Rocky. She doesn't know if that's Crescent, but it IS a rapid after all.
She has to act fast. Otherwise, if Rocky so much as getting bitten once, this is all over.
She draws her gun and aims just off them a bit, and fires a shot, hoping to draw the zombie's attention, while calling out to him.

Francesca : Over here !

 

[Amepix]

The rapid lycanroc turns to face the phoenix wolf, before letting out a loud scream and begins to focus on her. Rocky, seeing his opportunity, begins to move away from his infected brother. Tears start streaming down his face like a waterfall on a cliff's edge.

Rocky : C-Crescent...

The infected lycan Pokémon stopped approaching Francesca for a moment as he heard his younger brothers quivering, unsteady voice. He closed it's purple eyes once again as he began to hit his own paws against his head, in a feeble attempt to keep control.

Crescent : N-no... Rocky... I'm... S-sor... *SCREAMS*