- Aethergem -

The Seviper slithered off their trainer's back. The Pokémon glared at Pancham as they both took position at number 3. His eyes gleamed as he bared his fangs. "Come on, we're both new trainers," Flash called out, "I believe we're ready!" She smiled. She had no idea the outcome of the battle, but she was prepared to help out her Seviper win the battle.

Trotting over to the Dexes, she decided to read up on what Pokémon jumped her. "Seviper... so cool!" She read up on the entries, confused who or what Zangoose even was. The Seviper knew Wrap, Swagger, and Bite. Unfortunately, it wasn't able to hone its poison abilities yet, but who would care? "So, who's number 4?"

Flash took a card, glancing at Cyan. "No worries, lots of ponies were late." The card read "3". It seemed to be her turn, and she was astounded by the physique of most of the Pokémon in the lineup. Was she to pick the fiery dog or the mischievous cat? None of them looked that good to her. She was about to give up, until she felt something crawl onto her back. Flash looked over her shoulder and let out a yelp. A large, almost black-scaled serpent with long, red fangs and eyes of the same color, was glaring at her. She noticed hints of gold on the Pokémon, along with purple marks that appeared to be scratches. It even had a blade on its tail, which seemed to be dripping with... some clear liquid. All it ever did to Flash was flick its tongue at her, so it seemed safe to be around. Besides, it seemed something she would want, as it was sly enough, and could startEl foes, it was the perfect one for her. She trudged over to Twilight. "I'll take this one. I bet I can train it well."

Even though Flash was completely new to the subject, she remembered what she had read in the papers she was hoofed out. It was surprising how much she recalled, even if she didn't pay attention that well. Once she gave in the test, she galloped into the next room, eager to see what was next. ...Her name was done in an autograph-like style.

@supersonicfan91 "Why, thank you, Princess." Flash nodded, handed in her license, and began read the pamphlet provided in an empty seat. It was unbelievable that Twilight had managed to gather so much information on these critters and what they do. Who were their leaders, if there were any at all? Who would she even get, and would it be her friend for the rest of the journey to the league? She wasn't sure.

@supersonicfan91 Dazzle presented Twilight with the license. "I found this in the mail this morning. I don't remember ordering one, or anything about it." She backed up and looked at the Eevee before looking up at Twilight. "Is there a reason why I have one?" She tilted her head.

@supersonicfan91 "A while now? I've never seen one yet..." Flash trotted over to the door and knocked on it. "They do sound kinda fun, if they are in leagues and all." She took off her sunglasses to look formal for the Princess. "Princess Twilight Sparkle?" She asked, hoping Twilight could hear.

Flash faced the two ponies. "Hey, what's going on? What the in the name of Tartarus is a Pokémon?" She checked her license. "And why did I even get this?" She remembered that she found this in her mailbox the today. She took off her straw hat, attempted to restyle her mane, and adusted her sunglasses.

After entering the castle, she grabbed a paper and began filling it out. Typical questions, typical answers, and an autogr- er, signature. She took her paper to find some seats, but she decided to stand. She eyed the other ponies around the room impatiently,twitching her ear.

@reader8363 "I guess I will." She stared off into the distance. Maybe there was a bed, but how was she to belive him? An entire village does not just poof into nothing or vanish over night. Dazzle assumed that he was having a little adventure. There couldn't be a bed in the middle of nowhere. But, she wanted to go, just to keep him happy. Nanny just nodded. She seemed more than excited for a mystery, since she hasn't beentered requested for anything

@reader8363 "Well, I am into rock, as I use a guitar, but I occasionally do some singing and-" Flash heard the first shot at the innocent stallion at the bottom of the hill, and Nanny just stood there, petrafied. Flash backed off until the attacks were over, when she glanced down at the poor victim of the attack. "Travelture! What are you doing?" She worriedly trotted down toward him.

Flash shrugged and used her light green magic to levitate the key to his vision. "It's supposed to be for Backstage, but I find that passes work better," she looked up at the mostly empty sky that spread like water in the ocean, "it never worked on any doors, though." @reader8363 Flash's ears tilted toward the sound, and Nanny turned to face the pony at the bottom. The two stared awkwardly at him, until Flash replied with: "OH, HEY THERE!" Nanny, not willing to speak, made a gesture with her hoof by stomping the front left one onto the barren ground.

"T-That goat?! She's my pet... and friend. Nanny is is good inspector. Well, most of the time; she always needs help from me." She glanced at Nanny, who was glaring back. The goat faced the stallion and eyed his hoof. "But that's not important. Who are you?" Flash adjusted her shirt's collar and necklace, the necklace having a key. @reader8363

"Travelling Group?" Flash thought about it. "Nope. Why would you even need to explore a wasteland? Is there some kind of excavation going on there?" She studied the stallion carefully, not caring what he even was. The mare then sat up again. "The name's Flash 'n' Dazzle." Nanny seemed not to care at all for the stallion, but for the wasteland behind him.

"Wait for me, Inspector!" Flash galloped after her pet goat. It would be another five days until her next concert in Canterlot that featured new album. She was about to grab some pastries, the fancy ones in Fillydelphia, when Nanny came out with a brown blur from the train at the wrong stop. Huffing and trying to catch her breath, Flash saw that the goat stopped and bleated in a the direction of a lone stallion. "You... saw the hoofprints?" She forced a grin

Flash checked her mail to find some sort of license to be used at Twilight's Castle. It looked cool enough for her to not ignore, bringing it with her to the castle. She even saw that the event happens today! Upon getting close enough, she noticed the sign. It looked like the first word was gibberish, but the phrase "Lisence applicants this way", she trotted over. A break from rock would be nice for a change.

Flash landed on the floor with a thud. She didn't sleep too well, if she even slept at all. After she rented this small house for a few days, she was looking forward to some more tours, but she had to wait. She sighed, got dressed in a casual outfit, which had to be nothing but sunglasses and a straw hat with an orange bow, and trotted downstairs. She had been up all night, pondering where Detective Nanny, her goat friend, had wandered off to. Still no sign of her. Once she opened the door, she stumbled out, trying to keep the sun out of here eyes, even with sunglasses

Flash growled as she trotted back to a cave wall. Now all she had to do was concentrate on beating Feather. She had to gather every ounce of energy she could. She closed her eyes for two more blasts toward Feather, but after firing, she collapsed on the ground, completely vulnerable to the next attack, if he did fight back.

@Literally Snails @Unicorncob Dazzle swore she felt Feather's presence before he attacked. She scrambled out of the way, leaving part of her tail sliced off. The unicorn lowered her head, her horn dimming slightly. She faced Feather, and charged forward. The look in her eyes told Feather that she was cutting upwards. Feather must do something. It seems a few more hits will bring down Flash.

She got her energy beam out. Even though she knew that the sword created sparks, so it must be magic, she wanted to try a little experiment. The laser lit up some of the cave, but not all. She had to ignore her cuts and try to gather some strength as Dazzle searched the cave. She was so close to Feather, but she didn't know where he was. This was going to be one long search.

@Literally Snails Every hit, except two, when she put up a shield, did spark the golden glow, with Flash feeling the cuts each time. The pony had a sword. Great. She fired back a shot at his hooves at fired three more at his chest. These could easily be dodged, but Dazzle skidded back, holding on. She wanted to try a different attack - hopefully without causing the cave to blow up. She wanted to try wood versus laser.

She snorted and crouched down, waiting for the first strike. She wasn't going to be beaten by this stallion! She could totally win this match. "I am very prepared" Dazzle was less prepared than in her fight against the imps. She couldn't tell where her opponent was, even.