(ACE) The FROST Team

Arkturus listened to the Ninetails speak; his tail drooping slightly as the Ninetails spoke his piece.

" I don't think I can be much use in that condition, the snow is already disorienting enough masking sounds and scents. Ark and Finn can help you find your human Jack if that's him or not. Dal I think leaving this cave has its good ways and bad, but we know some of the halls already and the clear dangers we already found food. Maybe there is more deeper in clearly if it was a human would have had more camps and the like wouldn't they?"

Unlikely this was right for Ark to hear this.. idea. Was Hikirio afraid of going down into the city? Or was he comfortable hiding up in this cave with the Pilloswine and their evolved forms? It didn't make sense. His ears flattened against his head though as he went on further.

"I think going out into the unknown to this city or settlement is a bad idea for Yuri, we don't know if it's still even there, you can take most of the food if you want, just leave me some."

Ark shook his head at that "We're not taking what you carry. We have plenty in my bag to get us through." He commented quietly, tail flicking about slowly. Was he agitated? Annoyed? Sad? Probably a mix of these things. "Jack wants to find his human being, some ranger pokemon with Ark and his trainer. Fin showing up, just happen to be having a stroll in the middle of an ice cavern? You all have your own goals and drives I get that, but what about Yuri herself. Isn't Human pokemon supposed to protect the human's well being?"

He stayed quiet at that comment and let Hikirio run off after apologising, the Luxray took a deep breath and blew out some of his own icy breath as they were left alone now on the side of the Mountain with the others. His tail still hanging low with the star brushing across the snow slowly.

Both Jack and Finn knew it was a reckless idea to even go back into the cavern, yet Hikirio continued to act like a grump. "We're not taking what you carry. We have plenty in my bag to get us through." If this keeps up the Piloswine would definitely wake up from the arguing. Yet Jack kept restraint on using his thunderbolt on Hikirio to get him to knock it off. "Jack wants to find his human being, some ranger pokemon with Ark and his trainer. Fin showing up, just happen to be having a stroll in the middle of an ice cavern? You all have your own goals and drives I get that, but what about Yuri herself. Isn't Human pokemon supposed to protect the human's well being?" What's his point? They help each other out not just a single being. Sparks started fly off Jack's cheeks ready to unleash a thunderbolt extremely close to Hikirio. Before he did though the fox had ran off back into the cave. The Piloswine started to stir and Finn was detecting movements of anger. Crickey now that kid done it, they seemed pissed for being woken up from their nap. It wasn't long before Dal spoke out stating the oncoming threat. "...quick, out of the caverns—" Both Jack and Finn had came back towards the entrance helping Dal, Yuri and Ark get out of the cavern before the piloswine spots them. "—those Piloswine aren't happy about getting woken up, we don't want to be trapped here when they charge." Finn used his psychic powers to spot Hikirio already past them and might have been the source of them waking up.

The Fire Fox bared his teeth in anger. "Bloody kid, what the hell does he think he's doing?" Only a fool would stay in a place that there's no hope for escape if the exit is sealed off. "What back up plan do we have if they decide to chase us outside?" Jack asked as he was readying his charge beam. It might have much power but it'll at least slow their advance if worst comes to worst. The Braixen used his powers once again to see where the piloswine are at. "Hurry, they're about to start charging." The Electric type waited for the other three to come out hoping it isn't to late.

Arkturus frowned as the Pilloswine started to get active he went to grab the Pikachu by the scruff and darted for Yuri. Standing next to her he glanced at her, then at his back, then back at her. The effect of the communication he hoped would be obvious with a potential Pikachu in his mouth, as cute and/or terrifying as it would be for the poor little electro-rat. Muffled "Lux!" Would be all she gets from him.

He hoped Dal and the Fire Fox could move fast enough downhill. Dal he figured as a ghost could phase or..something. Turn invisible? Or ride a shadow? So much in the way of rumors of what gengar could do he had no real idea. Last thing he wanted was to have the Piloswine charge and crash through a mountain or worse.

(Sorry about the small post.)

Yuri getting onto Ark's rather broad back made him shift in the snow just a touch. She was light, far lighter than he was expecting; was it just the dress that she wore that made her come across as so heavy? Who knows! But Ark ran his furry hide down the side of the mountain without even a second thought, sprinting at speed he leaped over a couple of rocks and did a rather hard power slide down the side as he avoided a Mammoswine that had tripped and came barreling down the side in a roll.

Bolting toward the Treeline pointed out by Jack and the weirdly australian Fire-Fox, Ark was panting a bit now with Jack in his mouth, he sprinted for the trees and ducked into them stopping amongst the grove and putting poor jack down who probably had a nasty wet spot where Ark had grabbed him. "Alright.." he panted out.

OoC) Skip, will edit when i get the chance tomorrow

Ark panted heavily and crouched down in the snow to give his legs a rest from the sprint, downhill required allot of control so you didn't go tail over head on the way down. He didn't mind Yuri's weight on him, he was used to that and she honestly felt like a feather over some of the heavier individuals he's carried. He just wanted to get comfortable and did so, bunching his body up like most cats do, paws tucked underneath and ready to go at a moments notice with his tail curled around one side.

"I'm fine here. All good. Though.. we need to rest a bit and plan our trip out from here to the town. Safest to stick together and get through this."

(ooc; akhfdf i'm so sorry but please skip me, i'm not feeling too well and i don't think i can make a full length post ;; yuri is still clinging onto ark, while dal suggests they start doing a slow trek through the forest while also scavenging for any extra food nearby + look for any shelters they can take a stop in)

Ark shifted as the Pikachu got onto him. "Don't badmouth him Braxien." He said angrily. "Stampede would of come one way or another with us there. Thank you." He growled a little and began to walk off towards toe cottage. "You also need to learn that there's better ways to survive here than just living in human settlements and homes. You got fur, you got fire." He adds.

He glances back to his packs "We got what I have on me. Its all there still. We'll ration it out until we find more. Then we'll need to hunt to supplement our intake." He continued down toward the cottage, keeping a gentle pace now, a casual walk so his legs could recover from a down hill sprint.

Drake was miles away from the mansion that he had lived in for most of his life and the cold mountain air had not been fairing well for him. Damn this is cold, hopefully there's a house somewhere to warm up. I just hope Henry is okay. Of course he's okay, he was trained with a gun. The Charmeleon thought as he walked through the snow. The fire type even wondered if his parents was okay. He hasn't seen them since his master left as well as the master's pearents. Either way, he was determined to get through this alive. Drake looked down at the ground noticing the bending light in the snow before his eyes couldn't look at it no further. He snaps his head away from the ground covering his eyes for a moment before feeling the ground underneath his feet began to shake. "Huh? an earthquake? No more feels like a..." Squinting his eyes for a moment he seen several figures come running towards him. "Stampede!" Running towards the trees, the charmeleon hid behind the third row of trees as the shaking intesified. His heart was racing as he watched as the herd come rushing by smashing into one another and the first row of trees being smashed into as well. Peaking his head out from behind the tree, the Piloswine's eyes was normal but hand an angry look to them. As they passed, Drake came out and looked up the slope spotting a cottage in the middle of nowhere.

There seemed to be a bit of a walk to it, but if he makes it there, he should be able to warm up from the cold. "A cottage? In the middle of nowhere? Hopefully there's wood in the fireplace to burn." Drake started making his way up the slope towards the cottage. Looking back seeing the town in bad shape, the fire type wasn't going to attempt to go through there alone. Turning his head back to facing the cottage, Drake marched his way towards it through the snow. "I should be able to get there before it gets any colder." Drake said to himself while walking.

The Braxien cursing loudly "Bloody Arceus damn it!" and striking a tree with a flaming fist got a look from Arkturus that was one of extreme warning. He was carrying someone and if that attack had been for him then there would be all sorts of hell to pay on that little ball. He was getting rather angry with the Braxien's blazen display and began to walk on with Dal at his side and Yuri on his back.

Her touch though, fingers running through his Mane got him to calm down just a little, instinctively he leaned into the touch. It'd been a long time since he'd felt that kind of feeling, ever since he left his old trainer and gone out on his own. He could see in the distance it was another Pokemon, something fiery from what he could tell. The obvious colouration, the tail flame and size spoke of something different. Possibly a lizard? "Hnnh, another? Interesting to see out this way. Hopefully not hostile." He comments as he continues toward the Cottage. His tail lashed about as was typical for a feline in annoyance, the last thing they needed was more hostility from others. The cottage itself was a simple single storey building that he could see that would provide ample shelter for them.

"Hey Dal, what's that down there? It looks like another pokemon and its hard to tell for sure what kind it is, but maybe we should go say hi to it. Say Ark, when you was with your human, what was they like and did they raise you from your baby days?"

"No he didn't. He raised me since I was a shinx but not when I was a cub. I was raised by my parents for a good few years in a large park. So it does provide a good bit of knowledge of both worlds."

Drake continued making his way to the cottage as he felt the cold brisk wind starting to pick up. The Charmeleon began to cross his arms as he was trying to warm back up, but he was just twenty yards away from the cottage. "Finally, I can get out of this cold." However, he spotted some other pokemon and an unusual human coming towards it as well. At the very least on Drake's mind was being a bad guest. Finally making it to the door, he opens the door to find a bed, a few chairs and a fireplace with wood inside. The Fire type looked around some more in case there was undead hiding inside and so far there was nothing to be found. "At least its safe, Mom, Dad, Master, I wonder if they're safe?" After checking around he went to see if there was more firewood. There was only one log remaining and it looked freshly cut. Looks like he'll have to find more if the other pokemon was heading towards the cottage as well. For now though he'll have to get a fire started. Drake used flamethrower and lit the fireplace up getting a fire going. "There, hopefully this will last for a few hours." The cottage started heating up and Drake felt his body warming up again from the cold. However, food was another issue and the Charmeleon wen to check for food. The small cooler unit was empty. His only hope now is if he went hunting for food.

OoC) Skip, Jack is staying quiet and Finn is standing on the other side of the cottage mumbling in anger.

Arkturus puffed up slightly, fuzzing out his fur giving him the look of a rather overly fuzzy Luxray. Especially that luxurious Mane he had around his lovely neck, chest and shoulders. He followed along the side of Dal though stepped back a bit in case the goldielocks that walked into the building was hostile or infected, young Yuri wouldn't get hit by any attacks that would come.

He focused though on the building, his eyes flashing, glowing briefly as he saw beyond the wood and stone within and spied what looked like a Dinosaur. No? It was.. a Charmeleon. He could see it in all its glory, possibly in a manner that'd get him slapped. He looked to jack and brought a paw to his muzzle and then pointed towards the building, his eyes tracking the Charmeleon. "Dal, its a Charmeleon.. Fire type.." He whispered quietly. He didn't know all to much about them aside from being flaming, highly aggressive and combative.

It was a pokemon he didn't want to get involved in a fight with, at least not at the moment with the young woman on his back.

The sun was just starting to sink as it cast bright pockets of blinding light and shadow across the snow. The trees and hills did their best to soften its blaring gaze, but between it and the deep, freezing snow it was difficult to make any headway in the frozen land. A pair of Meowth's were weaving their way slowly through the forest, clearly misplaced and disorientated. The male had taken the lead and kept his head low to the ground to protect it from wind chill, but every now and then he would raise it high and look further ahead. Still nothing? Beyond him he can see nothing but trees and snow, a mix of dark brown, white, and green. Surely there had to be something else out here.

A breeze whipped forward, tossing white flecks at the male Meowth's face before he could shield himself. A harsh shiver ran down the length of his spine, a snowflake landing right on his nose and melting before he could swipe it away. "Sure is cold, ey Clovie?" He breathes lightly, tossing a glance back at his sister. It was cold the day before when they arrived here. It was freezing by the next morning, let alone after their trek throughout the day. The female only gave a low moan, her hobbling steps ever following her brother. "Im shocked," he gasped, slowing his pace to catch his breath. "We should of hit a settlement by now." It didn't matter if it was human or Pokemon, they had barely seen hide or hair of another creature aside from the stray undead.

The female moved much slower, her steps labored and uneven as she came closer and closer to him. She couldn't quite feel the cold but it pulled and dragged at her body. Everything seemed heavy and slow, the haze that surrounded her thoughts and vision growing thicker and thicker. "Rrroooww..." she wheezes as her limbs finally give in to Kolven's exhausting pace. Slumping against the next tree that she passed Clover's pelt rubs against its bark as she falls and its dark flecks shower her pelt. "Clovie!" Kolven gasps, springing toward her like a snowshoe hare in a sudden burst of panic. "Clover, you alright? Need to stop?" Worry edges his mew as the cat comes close to check her over. Clover's head shifts, her good eye forcing itself to focus on the other Pokemon. "T..tired.." The single word was a struggle but it was enough to convey her needs.

Kolven was panting, the surge of panic too much on his weary frame. With a deep breathe he smothers his fears, forcing a smile to weakly spread across his cheeks. "Just hang in there, alright? I'll find us somewhere to stop for the day, promise! By tomorrow we'll be out of this snow." Pressing his face into her cheek, and ignoring the bitter cold of her pelt, the male turns and starts to head off into the trees. "I just need you to stay there, okay Clovie? Can you stay put for me? I'll be right back but I need you to stay here." Kolven prayed repeating his request would help it get to her and, as Clover's head slumped back onto her paws, he assumed he succeeded. He took a few more steps forward and was shocked by how well her pelt melted into the snow. The dark, dirty patches of soil under the tree matched that of her pelt, and if you weren't looking you'd almost miss the downed undead.

Trying to get bearings on his direction Kolven tore off into the trees, looking for anywhere, anything the cats' could use to bed down in. Pokemon live everywhere. There has to be something out here. If he could find a burrow, or a nest, or a-- "Mew have mercy," he exclaims while coming to a sudden halt. Was that a cabin, or a cottage of some sort? "What are the chances.." Not wanting to waste time or look a gift Ponyta in the mouth he charged forward, slowing only when he noticed the thin, fresh wisps of smoke coming from the structure. "..There's someone there." Had he found other Pokemon? A cold stone sinks through his bones into the pit of his stomach. Others weren't usually the kindest to his sister. But I don't have a choice. She needed this, she needed this.

Continuing his race forward the cat stopped a few feet short, catching his breath as best he could before making a slow approach. Whoever they were he doubted they would appreciate him barging in. Standing outside the door he tapped it gently with one paw. "H-hello?" He called not too loudly, praying for a response. "If anyone's there, I.. I hate to be a burden but my sister and I desperately need somewhere to rest.. We promise to leave your home in the morning!" Hunching out of exhaustion and not disrespect the feline pauses to breathe. Legends, he really needed to stop too. "Please.." He wheezed, orange eyes bright and hopeful beyond their exhaustion. Legends knew how long it'd take him to find somewhere else.

Arkturus settled down as the other two, the young human and Dal vanished out to handle whatever it was they were taken to handle. Such things were a mystery to all but Arceus himself. He headed into the cottage and began checking things out inside. It was warm and comfortable at least which he found to be far more enjoyable than the biting cold outside.

A little voice rang in though the door "H-hello? If anyone's there, I.. I hate to be a burden but my sister and I desperately need somewhere to rest.. We promise to leave your home in the morning!" His voice was young, innocent sounding to Ark and it caught his attention. He focused along the wall and toward the door and saw the outline of a Meowth there, it was certainly unusual to see him. He mentioned a sister though she was not present with him. Perhaps left somewhere further away just in case things got nasty? Ark shook his head with bits of snow being flung out of that wonderfully soft and thick mane of his.

Jack seemed to be handling it though and even introduced himself, Ark spoke up finally as he hopped up onto a couch that was still nice and soft with little damage to it. His satchels made laying down a little uncomfortable and sadly would squish the softer contents. He shifted slightly and looked to Jack and Meowth "I'm Arkturus. As long as they don't cause trouble they should be fine." The large Luxray said. His eyes still held that eerie glow as he scanned the area beyond the cabin. This seemed.. fishy "Bring them down here. Jack you stay. No real offense to you there Meowth but I'd rather not risk a member of our group to a potential trap. Especially when dealing with another predator." His eyes focused on the Meowth intimidatingly.

Ark was a little tired, he could feel himself not sporting as much energy as he had earlier. Probably from the warmth inside the building and the comforts that were being afforded. Though with the alertness from a new potential threat that was there before them, Ark found his second wind of reserve energy and stayed on alert.