being handled ;opeeeen!

[wallythebeast]

xx
if the clouds are just too high
I F I T O S S A N D T U R N A N D F A L L B Y T H E W A Y S I D E , J U S T F O L L O W T H E S T A R S

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THE weather had begun to dip into a crisp chill, a wind drifting through the mountain ridges to drift through the center of the tiny Lux occupied town. It was a peaceful place, perhaps one of the few left in the war torn place the world had crumbled into. Children played in the streets with Ratata or Skitty while parents watched with a careful gaze. Shops had their doors open to let in the fall air, not fearing a stray bullet or Water Gun might find its way inside. People strolled the streets casually, not with head bowed and feet clacking quickly, terrified they'd make eye contact with the wrong person. It was safe here. Peaceful.

But Wally could feel it. Just under the surface of the quaint little town, he could feel the tension. The fear. The terror that soon the war would come to Lavaridge. That there was nothing anyone could do about it. He could see how well everyone tried to hide it. Children stayed a little closer to their families. Woman did not stop to gossip or chat. Men did not laugh and joke in the streets. It was as though the entire town were putting on a show for the rest of the world.

Of course, Wally wasn't one to talk. He too, was putting on a show of sorts. The difference was that he didn't have a choice.

As if to punctuate his point, the boy sudden broke into a wave of coughs. He tugged his handkerchief from his pocket and pressed it to his lips, hacks making his shoulders quack. When he drew the cloth away from his lips, it was spotted with blood.

<Gard...>

Wally raised his head and smiled weakly at his Gardevoir, Angel. She tugged at his sleeve, nodding toward the door of the Lux Lavaridge headquarters. The medicine given to him by Lux improved his health after each treatment, but it had been a week since his last one, and it almost seemed as though his illness was worsening faster then they could treat it. Surely this weather would only make it worse.

But...It was so beautiful outside. The leaves were bright and vivid, the grass still green despite the cold. Wally closed his eyes to savor the wind on his face. How many more falls would he get to see?

"Just a little longer..."

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WORDS && 408
TAGS && nooone <3
OUTFIT && //
CREDIT && lyrics from "90% Gravity" by Bridges I Burn, template by Madame Grimm of Caution.
NOTES && go here

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[magma]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=width,400,true][atrb=cellSpacing,10,true][atrb=style, background: url(http://i.imgur.com/5STKF.png), bTable][style=float: left; border: 5px solid #e2e2e2;] [/style] [style=font: 12px mistral; color: #e2e2e2; letter-spacing: 2px; text-align: center; margin-top: 30px;]we don't live[/style][style=padding: 10px, 3px, 10px, 10px; spacing: 5px; font: 18px bradley hand itc tt; color: #1c191a; text-align: center; letter-spacing: -1px; background: url(http://i56.tinypic.com/jqjdld.jpg); text-transform: uppercase;]WE JUST SURVIVE[/style] [style=float: left; background: url(http://i56.tinypic.com/jqjdld.jpg); height: 300px; width: 320px; overflow: auto; font: 10px Georgia; color: #1c191a; text-align: justify; padding: 10px;] Lavaridge Town. The last time Ruby was here, he faced Flannery for her gym badge. It was as hot and dry as he remembered it. Though, it seemed eerily silent. He remembered everyone conversing with one another wherever he looked. And to see it so quiet made his spine tingle. He shivered, despite it being extremely hot and quickly removed his hat to wipe the sweat from his head. Lavaridge. Even this peaceful place is struck by war. Ruby decided that the weirdest thing he saw in this newly hushed town were the children. Usually, they would run around with other and make new friends in a matter of hours. Now it seemed that even they were under the war influence. It was a sad sight to witness. Maybe joining Nox was the right move. Still, there had to be something that would even remotely spark his joy. And that's when he saw it. A young male, about maybe his age, with spiky green hair and a white shirt. A smile formed on Ruby's face when his eyes laid on the boy. There was no doubt in his mind. It was his closest friend, other than Sapphire. Wally! Ruby was shocked and scared to see him break into a coughing fit the moment he was called. Wally had a disease. Ruby was well aware of that. But it still terrified him to see his friend in that kind of pain. Ruby ran to him when the coughing stopped and placed a hand on the male's back. Ruby didn't say anything at first, wanting to surprise him just a bit. He then patted Wally's back a few times as friends would. You know you shouldn't be out here in your condition. Not the best words chosen to try and calm a person down. But Ruby had a feeling that his voice alone would make Wally feel a little bit better. After all, he always does when they're around one another. Ruby smiled happily, excited to see his best friend. He even let out a small chuckle. Wally, you dunce. Words: 347 Tags: wally and ruby [/style]

[style=font: 9px courier new; text-align: center; margin-top: -10px;]♥ lucie from love-stamp[/style]

[wallythebeast]

xx
if the clouds are just too high
I F I T O S S A N D T U R N A N D F A L L B Y T H E W A Y S I D E , J U S T F O L L O W T H E S T A R S

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AS he dipped into another cloud of coughing, Wally could have sworn he heard someone call his name. But no, that was absurd. The doctors at Lux generally called Wally by his last name, and no one else knew him in this town. A warm hand was placed on his back, the heat seeping through his thin shirt to warm his flesh, before patting him lightly a few times. Wally raised his head, and immediately his jaw dropped.

"Eh...EH? R-Ruby?" he yelped with surprise, nearly knocking himself into another fit. He dug out his inhaler and took a few puffs, his mind whirling. What was Ruby doing here? Was...was he here for a Nox mission? Oh God, what if Wally had to fight him? He didn't think he could do that. What if Ruby hated him for being in Lux? He blinked at his friend, still stunned by his appearance...He didn't look mad. Finally, Wally broke into a grin and pulled the other boy in a tight hug. When he drew away, whatever insecurities he may have hidden behind a smile.

"What are you doing here? Have you spoken to Sapphire recently? And you, have you challenged any more gyms? How has Scan been? Still pushing you around?" he burst into an excited babble of questions before blushing lightly and biting his tongue with a laugh. "Sorry, sorry. It's just been...what, a few months at least?"

And so it had been. The last time Wally had seen Ruby, it had been before the war had really gotten bad, before things exploded. His condition had been much better, and he hadn't needed to extensive medical support only Lux could provide. They had said good bye because Ruby had been off on some adventure or another - he had always been moving, heading off to exotic places, while Wally was more content to travel slowly, exploring the lands close to home. Only a few weeks after that, Wally's illness had worsened considerable, much more severe then anything he had experienced as a child. He had been bedridden, hardly able to breath, when Lux came knocking at his parent's door. They had been so terrified they would lose their only child, just when it seemed he was safe for good, they promised to do whatever Lux said. And how could Wally have denied their wishes? After everything he put them through as a child?

But Wally shoved those thoughts away to ponder another time. Right now, it was just good to have his friend back.

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WORDS && 445
TAGS && ruby <3
OUTFIT && none
CREDIT && lyrics from "90% Gravity" by thebestbandintheuniverse Bridges I Burn, template by Madame Grimm of Caution.
NOTES && ...>D

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[magma]

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[style=font: 9px courier new; text-align: center; margin-top: -10px;]♥ lucie from love-stamp[/style]

[wallythebeast]

xx
if the clouds are just too high
I F I T O S S A N D T U R N A N D F A L L B Y T H E W A Y S I D E , J U S T F O L L O W T H E S T A R S

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WALLY hung on Ruby's every word. Part of him was sad he hadn't heard from Sapphire, though a part of him felt relieved. Wally had begun to wonder if Sapphire had found out about him working with Lux, and was avoiding him for that reason. But it sounded as though Ruby hadn't heard anything either. Still, he hoped that meant his friend wasn't in trouble. Maybe he'd send Cirrus with a letter for her later...

A stab of sympathy hit Wally as Ruby mentioned how he was unable to challenge any gyms recently. Though the boy remained smiling, Wally could see a flicker of something - sadness? longing? - deeper in his eyes. He knew how much the adventure meant to his friend - and to him, for that matter - and the current war certainly had put a damper on that.

Then Ruby's eyes fell to Wally's hand. For a moment he blinked, confused, then glanced downward, catching side of the small spots of crimson. Again he blushed, balling his hand into a fist and slipping it behind his back. He forced a reassuring grin, hoping Ruby wouldn't worry over him too much. There wasn't much either of them could do to help at this point. Still, a cold breeze reminded Wally that Angel and Ruby were both right - if he wanted to stay well, this was not the place for him to be.

"Um, are you hungry?" Wally asked, holding back a shiver, "There's a cafe near here...if you have time to eat?"

He didn't want to keep Ruby from anything he needed doing, but it would be great to catch up with an old friend. And perhaps, if time allowed, engage in a friendly Pokemon battle - for old times sake.

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WORDS && 307
TAGS && ruby
OUTFIT && goes here
CREDIT && lyrics from "90% Gravity" by thebestbandintheuniverse Bridges I Burn, template by Madame Grimm of Caution.
NOTES && th-this...is short...and awful OTL

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