01-31-2015, 06:27 PM
Tok. Tok. Tok.
Footsteps clattered throughout the desolate corridor, dimly lit by fading torches. With a gentle shove from a scarlet-garbed palm, the rustic door creaked open, revealing a shallow stairway. Scaling the steps, the shaded figure halted before a metallic gateway. Standing in silence, a soft hum whirred, giving life to the blockade as several sheets of translucent red light scanned the immediate vicinity. The passage fell mute for several seconds until a series of clanks and clacks broke the calm, cogs shifting and churning until one final click, the door unlocked.
The steeled door lurched open with a mild rumble, dragging against the limestone floor and revealing a luminous interior within the. Placing their torch upon a wall mount, the cloaked seeker stepped into a freshly opened pathway, the clamorous gate shutting behind them. Innumerable display screens and gadgets beeped and buzzed as an impish technician scuttled about, tapping buttons and shifting levers. Noting a brooding presence behind it, the extraterrestrial looking tyke abruptly turned to face the visitor whom removed the hood of their cowl to reveal themselves.
"Ah! Sir Delphox!" the critter exclaimed affright, jolted by the sudden intrusion. "I was not expecting your acquaintance today, nope nope," he greeted with a shuddering tone, nervously rubbing the back of his cone-shaped head.
"I need not provide prior notice when coming to check the progress of my own endeavors, Beheeyem. Speaking of such, I expect news on our developments," the mage belittled, glaring down at the lab rat. Shifting his attention to the right, a myriad of cages lined the wall, confining a plethora of beasts amidst laser bars. "How are the tests coming along? What new findings have you made on advanced evolution?" Delphox seeked, placing himself in front of the main computer. "Based on evidence and strenuous examination, I've surmised that only certain subjects showed promise. It is my esteemed opinion that it requires a certain type of DNA, troublesome troublesome," the bulb-headed pokemon explained, tapping his fingers together. "Hmm, hindering but interesting nonetheless. What's the status on our obedience operation?"
"Ah, yes yes yes! Results!" The hyperactive scientist began, typing away to spring up a series of virtual windows. "Approximations, calculations, key to favorable outcome, good good. Rate of success rising since last failures. Off topic, but what's with the getup sire?" Beheeyem inquired, prattling on whilst never diverting his focus from the display.
"I must remain disguised. You can imagine the suspicion if it were discovered that I, the Archduke of the kingdom were frequenting the research and development facility in secret," the devious fox apprised, strolling over to the centermost restraint capsule, which contained a bulky bruiser of a creature imprisoned within. "Activate Subject B13, then release the bars," Delphox commanded with conviction.
"Deactivate the bars? But sir we don't know yet what cou–" he was cut short by a menacing gaze. "Just do it!" The archduke reamed, provoking a frightful twitch from the dwarf genius whom complied without further defiance. With a forceful tug, he initiated the sequence, prompting the collar around the brute's neck to flicker alight, cackling with electricity. "Gwaaaar!" the beast shrieked as sparks enveloped the vassal, several seconds of wincing passed before succumbing to docility. The rays of light surrounding its cage faded away, allowing Delphox to reach forth and set his palm upon the prisoner's shoulder.
"Machoke, raise your head and step forward," the bipedal fox decreed, the fighting pokemon following suit without resistance. Looking over at his subordinate, the archduke nodded in affirmation. "Now kneel before me." Again, the domesticated brawler complied. "Who do you follow?" Delphox inquired, staring down dominantly. "I follow you, lord Delph–guh...Del–guhhh...GRRR!" Machoke stammered as he shook free from control, clenching a fist and rushing the duke.
Bzzzzzt!
"Arrrghh!" The ruffian cried out as he was electrocuted, the chain at the back of his collar reeling in and pulling him back into the cage. Delphox snarled with discontent, turning away from the capsule. "Apologies sir, it seems more testing needs to be done to reach conclusive refinement, work work work," Beheeyem discouraged, pressing away at his panel.
"Get it done, or I'll find someone else who can," Delphox threatened, tossing the hood of his cloak over his head and making for the exit. "Yes of course of course. I shan't disappoint you sire. Double my work hours, I shall. Success is imminent."
"This island will see changes very soon, and beyond the seas. I must have, no, I will have my army..."
Footsteps clattered throughout the desolate corridor, dimly lit by fading torches. With a gentle shove from a scarlet-garbed palm, the rustic door creaked open, revealing a shallow stairway. Scaling the steps, the shaded figure halted before a metallic gateway. Standing in silence, a soft hum whirred, giving life to the blockade as several sheets of translucent red light scanned the immediate vicinity. The passage fell mute for several seconds until a series of clanks and clacks broke the calm, cogs shifting and churning until one final click, the door unlocked.
The steeled door lurched open with a mild rumble, dragging against the limestone floor and revealing a luminous interior within the. Placing their torch upon a wall mount, the cloaked seeker stepped into a freshly opened pathway, the clamorous gate shutting behind them. Innumerable display screens and gadgets beeped and buzzed as an impish technician scuttled about, tapping buttons and shifting levers. Noting a brooding presence behind it, the extraterrestrial looking tyke abruptly turned to face the visitor whom removed the hood of their cowl to reveal themselves.
"Ah! Sir Delphox!" the critter exclaimed affright, jolted by the sudden intrusion. "I was not expecting your acquaintance today, nope nope," he greeted with a shuddering tone, nervously rubbing the back of his cone-shaped head.
"I need not provide prior notice when coming to check the progress of my own endeavors, Beheeyem. Speaking of such, I expect news on our developments," the mage belittled, glaring down at the lab rat. Shifting his attention to the right, a myriad of cages lined the wall, confining a plethora of beasts amidst laser bars. "How are the tests coming along? What new findings have you made on advanced evolution?" Delphox seeked, placing himself in front of the main computer. "Based on evidence and strenuous examination, I've surmised that only certain subjects showed promise. It is my esteemed opinion that it requires a certain type of DNA, troublesome troublesome," the bulb-headed pokemon explained, tapping his fingers together. "Hmm, hindering but interesting nonetheless. What's the status on our obedience operation?"
"Ah, yes yes yes! Results!" The hyperactive scientist began, typing away to spring up a series of virtual windows. "Approximations, calculations, key to favorable outcome, good good. Rate of success rising since last failures. Off topic, but what's with the getup sire?" Beheeyem inquired, prattling on whilst never diverting his focus from the display.
"I must remain disguised. You can imagine the suspicion if it were discovered that I, the Archduke of the kingdom were frequenting the research and development facility in secret," the devious fox apprised, strolling over to the centermost restraint capsule, which contained a bulky bruiser of a creature imprisoned within. "Activate Subject B13, then release the bars," Delphox commanded with conviction.
"Deactivate the bars? But sir we don't know yet what cou–" he was cut short by a menacing gaze. "Just do it!" The archduke reamed, provoking a frightful twitch from the dwarf genius whom complied without further defiance. With a forceful tug, he initiated the sequence, prompting the collar around the brute's neck to flicker alight, cackling with electricity. "Gwaaaar!" the beast shrieked as sparks enveloped the vassal, several seconds of wincing passed before succumbing to docility. The rays of light surrounding its cage faded away, allowing Delphox to reach forth and set his palm upon the prisoner's shoulder.
"Machoke, raise your head and step forward," the bipedal fox decreed, the fighting pokemon following suit without resistance. Looking over at his subordinate, the archduke nodded in affirmation. "Now kneel before me." Again, the domesticated brawler complied. "Who do you follow?" Delphox inquired, staring down dominantly. "I follow you, lord Delph–guh...Del–guhhh...GRRR!" Machoke stammered as he shook free from control, clenching a fist and rushing the duke.
Bzzzzzt!
"Arrrghh!" The ruffian cried out as he was electrocuted, the chain at the back of his collar reeling in and pulling him back into the cage. Delphox snarled with discontent, turning away from the capsule. "Apologies sir, it seems more testing needs to be done to reach conclusive refinement, work work work," Beheeyem discouraged, pressing away at his panel.
"Get it done, or I'll find someone else who can," Delphox threatened, tossing the hood of his cloak over his head and making for the exit. "Yes of course of course. I shan't disappoint you sire. Double my work hours, I shall. Success is imminent."
"This island will see changes very soon, and beyond the seas. I must have, no, I will have my army..."
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