[BABE0FTHEABYSS]

Username + ID: P0LYPH0NIE + 578622
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Previous Post: Forum/viewtopic.php?f=124&t=4789802&p=139739636E#p139739636
Day: 3
Choice of Ingredient(s):Flavor - Peach and Charm - Gracidea Flower
Prompt(s):
[215 words]

On a quest to search for ingredients, Dimentio Jr. comes across the fields up north. He reaches for a peach in the tree, before...!
"Don't touch that! Who are you?!" Shocked, Dimentio Jr. pulls back and looks to the ground in shame.
The Toxtricity couple approaches, quickly noticing that this was a child. They offer a brief scolding, but nothing harsh. Only to teach a valuable life lesson about stealing.
Dimentio Jr. explains to the couple what its motives were, the couple offer each other a glance.
"Well, youngin'," One half of the couple proclaims, "You gotta earn your berry! Mind givin' us a show?"
A show...? Oh, sure! Why not! Dimentio Jr. stands proudly, and begins to belt out off tune note after off tune note.
Despite the song not being cohesive at all, it is rather charming, at least to the couple. Impressed by the charisma of the little Baririna, the other half of the couple plucks a peach from a tree and hands it to Junior.
"Good work! Say, you can come 'round any time and sing us a song." The Toxtricity smiles. Dimentio Jr. nods and heads off.
The couple turn to each other, and chat about how it may be nice to have a kid of their own one day.

[201 words]

Playing in the town square, Dimentio Jr. and another child Pokémon chase each other in a game of tag. With Dimentio Jr. being "it", he is fast approaching his playmate, when suddenly...! Oof! The opposing Pokémon tumbles to the ground, and begins to weep! The poor baby scraped their knee.
Dimentio Jr. frowns at the scene, feeling horrible for what he felt was his fault. With his shoulder bag attached, he bends down and reaches inside the tote, pulling out an Oran Berry and handing it to the playmate of his.
Sniffling, the Pokémon lifts their head, "For...for me?"
Dimentio Jr. nodded with a growing smile!
Its playmate takes the Oran Berry and takes a bite, thanking Dimentio Jr. between sniffles.
Apparently, there was a witness to the scene! A nearby florist had watched the whole kerfuffle, approaching with a flower in paw.
"How kind of you to take the initiative to do that, little one...their gratitude is forever," The florist places the flower on Dimentio Jr.'s hat, "I will tend to your friend. Why don't you two come in have some warm tea?"
The two child Pokémon look at each other and excitement, and happily oblige to the kind offer!

[{smug lemon}]

Username + ID: {smug lemon} + 693258
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Previous Post: here!
Day: 2
Choice of Ingredient(s): Color
Prompt(s):

"Seems like Basil and Hemlock are gonna be a while," Yuki murmured, fiddling with her empty cup. She wasn't too fond of waiting. "Do you guys think he'll be mad if we go look for another ingredient?"

Lily flicked one of her tails, not looking the Snomvee in the eye. "Um... he might, but, I think it's important we get this done in a timely manner...so..."

"Yeah...what ingredients are we thinking of?" Yuki asked.

Kougra licked her lips as she thought. "Mmm... peaches sound so good..."

"...Kougra, darlin', you're allergic to peaches," Teddy murmured, putting an arm around the tiny Pichu.

She sniffled, leaning into the stuffed Gengar's touch. "Yeah, I know....but they're sooo good!"

"So it's down to the Gracidea flowers or the Sattreon..." Yuki said aloud. She pondered the choices, first trying to imagine what the flower would even look like... it's effects seemed almost hypnotizing from the way Auntie had described them. And Sattreon... well, she'd never even heard of Sattreon.

Lilac looked up from the table, as if suddenly alert. "Ooh...did you say Sattreon...?" She spoke as if she wasn't paying attention, but her ears pricked up with intrigue.

"Do you... know anything about that, Lilac?" Lily asked, tilting her head.

The Swirlix nodded triumphantly, tongue lolling out of her mouth as she moved. "Mmm-hmm! Those friendly Flabebe by the community garden have loads of it... hoohoo..." She closed her eyes as if remembering a fond memory. "Such characters, those ones..."

Flabebe? But I thought Auntie mentioned a Florges... Yuki quirked an eyebrow, but propped herself up nonetheless. "Would you wanna go out and get some with me, Lilac?"

"Ah, an adventure?" Lilac exclaimed, hopping up into the air. "That doesn't sound so bad at all, hehoo. As long as you'll let me lead the way!"

"Oh- of course!" Yuki blurted out quickly - she didn't want to disappoint a wiser Pokemon she barely even knew yet. "You're the one who knows what to do and all!"

Lilac laughed heartily. "Calm your nerves, little worrywart... let's get a move on."

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The two walked for what seemed like hours to Yuki, but that was a side effect of the Snomvee's impatience -- more realistically they'd traveled for far less time. She'd been too shy to start small talk with Lilac, but admired her relentless confidence as she lead the way.

Very suddenly, Yuki's thoughts were interrupted. "Stop, stop, stop!" Lilac shouted, causing frost to jump in surprise. "Back away very very slowly..."

Yuki did as she was told, feeling her heart beat fast at the sudden shouting. "W...what happened?"

Lilac gestured down at the curled flowers which laid below them, which seemed to stretch far, far beyond. Yuki was in awe at the sight she missed - she hadn't even been paying attention to the ground! "These flowers are very, very important to the locals," explained Lilac. "Don't go trampling them, now."

"Are these what produce Sattreon?" Yuki asked, slowly inching her paws further from the sprouting flowers.

Lilac shook her head. "Mmm, not that I know of... we'll just have to make it through the field and get to the central garden."

Yuki's ears drooped at her words. How in Heartcatch were they going to make it through this meadow without stepping on any flowers? There was barely any room for error - this was going to take ages! She swallowed, teetering a paw over the obstacles.

"Hoohoo, oh my. I can already see the color draining from your face, Yuki! Don't be so weak-willed... I've got a little method for these kinds of problems!" Lilac began to hop throughout the meadow, her light pawsteps just barely missing the growth below her. "It's just a matter of hopping, skipping and jumping... or whatever the phrase is. Hoohoo..."

Yuki pursed her lips, looking down. "But you're much... lighter, than me... I don't know if that'll work." She continued to pad her way through the field, being careful not to step on a single one.

"Nonsense! Just try it. You'll be surprised at how quick you can go, hoohoo."

With hesitance, Yuki took a leap of faith and hopped into a small flowerless clearing, feeling her back paws hit the grass. For a second, she stood on hind legs before pouncing down on the next clear spot. Huh... it worked?

Hearing Lilac's giggle of approval, she kept hopping behind the fluffy Pokemon, making sure to not trample anything below her. It took some thought, but soon she was bounding along the field like a pro, paws barely even brushing the blooms. The wind blew through her fur and energized her.

It felt like as soon as they began they'd made it to the garden clearing, the flowers below them slowly growing more and more dense and hard to avoid. Groups of Flabebe danced throughout the field, tending to the flowers they resided in. Oooh... so there are Flabebe here.

"Hop on my back, I can float us through this part, at least." Lilac angled herself so she could easily be hopped up on.

Yuki obliged, secretly hoping the cotton candy Pokemon wasn't sticky. Luckily, she was only soft and plush; a very comfortable ride. Lilac floated over to the overgrown cottage in front of them, setting Yuki down by the entrance. She sighed in relief, shaking out her sweet smelling fur. "Haven't carried a little one in a long, long time... apologies for the shakiness, dear."

"Nono, it was no problem!" Yuki assured. She gazed up at the door, which seemed creaky and even more overgrown than any other part of the house. "Do you think they're home? Should we knock?"

Lilac laughed. "Have confidence in yourself!"

Yuki didn't know what to do with that answer... but gently knocked on the door anyways, figuring it may be the right one. After a few heartbeats of waiting, it creaked open slowly, breaking the vines attached to the edges.

A Florges peeked out. Her eyes lit up at the sight of Lilac. "Lilac! Haven't seen you in ages, dearie... and who's this?"

"I really meant to come out here more often, but trainer life and all, hmmm..." Lilac replied, closing her eyes and reminiscing. "This is Yuki! A lil' scrap from the forest. We're here to get ingredients for a pie for Auntie."

The Florges clasped her hands together in delight, looking surprised. "Oooh, Auntie Appletun? Haven't heard that name in ages either! What're you desirin' for this pie?"

"Sattreon," Yuki said. "It's a gold spice, and we need it to add color to the pie, and..."

"No need to explain it to me!" Florges chuckled. "Me and my girls are the region's biggest producer of the stuff!"

Yuki blushed in embarrassment. Ah...of course they are...

"I'll gladly give you two a jar, free of charge!" Florges smiled warmly, hovering over to her shelf chock-full of spices and jars of dried flowers. "Though, if you have enough pie at the end, I wouldn't mind a slice for myself. Auntie's pies are always so perfectly crafted!"

"Hoohoo! We'll be sure to bring you back a slice or two, dear," Lilac replied. She gazed at the wall of spices in front of her; they stretched across the entire wall and each shelf was absolutely packed with jars.

The Florges flew up to the top, reading the labels of various jars aloud - "Paprika, nutmeg, fennel... ah, here's a big jug of Sattreon!" She grabbed the golden spice, which was kept in an ornate bronze jar with a swirly sculpted handle. She floated back down to Yuki, holding out the "Here ya are, sweetness."

The Snomvee attempted to grasp it in her mouth, but struggled to get a hold of it. She eventually just grabbed it with her paws, attempting to balance on her hind legs.

"Ohoho! I'll get you a bag, silly." She brought back a seemingly hand-sewn bag that fit perfectly over Yuki's back, and held the Sattreon snug. "That work for ya?"

"Mmmhm!" Yuki nodded. "Thank you so much for the help, ma'am!"

Lilac leaned into the Florges parting hug, smiling. "I'll be sure to stop by more often, Flor! Whenever I get the chance, an' all."

The two walked out, Sattreon jar in tow, happily bounding back to Auntie's cabin. Phew! That was easier than I expected!

Second ingredient down!

[witchcrafting]

Username + ID: witchingdreamons [145925]
Archive: xxx
Previous Post: 10/19
Day: 3
Choice of Ingredient(s): Charm -- Gracidea Flower
Prompt(s): [Pokemon featured - Jazz, Error]


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It seemed like every day was something new that Jazz was being dragged into by Error. Jazz steadily walked behind Error as they headed down the sidewalk of the small village, which happened to be just after the forest where they had gotten their first ingredient.

"What are we even looking for?" Jazz tilted his head, walking a little bit quicker, so he was walking beside Error, now.

"We're searching for this town's florist." Error answered simply. glancing toward Jazz.
"We've passed by so many flowers, already," Jazz groaned, "What do we need a florist for?"

"You'll see." "Erro r..."

Getting an answer out of the ninetales was never easy. Jazz knew that.
The duo continued for a bit before Error finally stopped in front a fairly nicely decorated small shoppe of sorts. They had found their florist.
Entering the shop, the two glanced around. Error, of course, had no problem spotting the thing they had travelled there for.

"A Gracidea Flower." Error explained, handing it to Jazz, "Usually given to someone you're grateful for."
Jazz's cheeks flushed, "Oh, stop it-" He nervously chuckled.
"And it adds a special charm to the pie we're creating." Error laughed, "Come on, let's get this back to Auntie."

[kitsukami]

I'd like to help Auntie!

Username + ID: kitsukami 923925
Archive: here
Pokemon participating: fantasia mako--- thats his name for now, hopefully it'll be okay if i change it in the middle of the event if i do


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Username + ID: kitsukami 923925
Archive: here
Previous Post: n/a
Day: 3
Choice of Ingredient(s): Gracidea Flower (Charm)
Prompt(s):

Fantasia decides to go and get the gracidea flower for the pie. While he trotted over to the local florist, he stopped every once and a while to help out someone (get a skitty down from a tree, aid a pikachu with a bruise on their knee, etc). Their favorite thing was being able to help others out, that's why he started their guild after all.
Fantasia had finally arrived at the flower shop where Aunt Appletun had told him where the gracideas would be. The florist who worked there was a galarian rapidash, their mane silky and smooth to the touch, and their eyes gave Fantasia, who was coming their way, a soft and warm look.

Once he was standing right in front of the rapidash, he bowed his head and and spoke, "g-goodday, ma'am — or sir — I'd like to ask if you .. you had any uh, grassid— gracidea flowers I could have! please...?"

The rapidash in question bellowed a laugh, hard enough to show it was genuine but soft enough to not make it seem they were making fun of Fantasia. Fantasia was, admittedly not the best at talking to pokemon who were much older than him.
"Now now, little shinx," the rapidash replied, "no need to be so formal with me. I can see you're someone with a heart of gold.
Normally, I'd have one who wishes to have gracidea flower do a fetch quest or two for me, but it seems you've already done some for yourself. I have quite an extra of those flowers anyway, so I'll let you have one free of charge."

Fantasia was surprised they knew what he did before he got here (maybe they could read minds?), but took up the rapidash's offer gleefully. He skipped inside the shop, following the rapidash, with not a moment to lose.

[Knickknacks]

Username + ID: knickknacks + 815546
Archive: xxx
Previous Post: day 2
Day: 3
Choice of Ingredient(s): Flavor - Peach
Prompt: [921 words]

Musical taste, huh?

Skittle frowned slightly, wrinkling her nose as she walked along, deep in thought as she pondered both Auntie's directions- and her advice. Skittle didn't consider herself much of a singer- she didn't think she had a bad voice or anything, but didn't make a habit of singing or know any songs. Based on what she'd heard about the punkish nature that toxtricities tended to have... she might be in a bit of trouble. The only song she really knew was a lullaby of sorts- one that Thea had sung to her awhile ago, when she and Chip had fallen sick and needed tending to. Skittle and her sibling were used to fending for themselves, and hadn't really had much experience with parental figures, but... the memory of Thea's singing sometimes left Skittle with a warm and fuzzy feeling in her chest. However much she might deny it, she hadn't forgotten the words to the song.

She snorted. Maybe the toxtricity couple would be feeling sleepy when she arrived at the field. If not- she might just have to make a break for it.


- - - - -

Auntie's description of the field really hadn't done it justice, Skittle decided upon seeing it. The place was lovely- gently waving grass and wildflowers, winding trails, and an almost overwhelmingly sweet smell permeating the air. If she hadn't known there were peaches here beforehand, she certainly would have been able to tell by the smell alone.

No sign of the toxtricity pair Auntie had mentioned... maybe they'd moved away since the last time the elder appletun had been here, Skittle thought hopefully. Still- she decided to proceed as quietly as possible, just in case. Picking a well-trodden dirt path, she padded forward quietly, wincing a little bit at every telltale rustle of grass. She didn't want to be caught and accused of being a thief, but also would rather avoid a confrontation if at all possible.

Following her nose and the narrow dirt track, the grasses of the field soon gave way to a small clearing, where a lovely little grove of peach trees stood tall and straight. Skittle's ears pricked, listening for any telltale sound, and she took a careful step forward, followed by another, another, and-

"What do you think you're doing here, little one?" A harsh voice sounded. Skittle yelped, whirling around to face the source. A disgruntled-looking toxtricity loomed over her, yellow mane sparking, filling the air with a faint electrical humming. How had she not heard him approach?

"I- uh," she stammered, unsure of how to proceed. She was rescued by the sound of another voice.

"She might just be lost, don't you think?" Ah- there was the other one, slinking up beside his partner, his blue mane crackling a bit less intensely. His eyes on Skittle were more curious than anything else. "We don't typically get visitors up here."

"I'm... looking for peaches," Skittle managed, deciding that it was probably best to be truthful in this scenario.

"Well, you've come to the right place," the yellow-maned one said, a bit nastily. "Unfortunately, we don't give those out to just anyone, y'know. Especially not tiny thieves who come slinking through without announcing themselves."

"I-I didn't want to disturb you," Skittle insisted, taking a step backward.

"Don't mind him," the blue-maned toxtricity said, holding up a placating hand to pat his partner on the shoulder. "He's just grouchy because you woke him up from a nap."

"Hey-!" the yellow-maned one exclaimed, giving his partner a mock-offended look. Skittle stifled a giggle.

"Why don't you go lay down again," the blue-maned pokemon said soothingly. "I'll sort this one out." His partner considered this for a moment, but seemed to decide in favor of going back to sleep, slinking away through the grass again- but not without a suspicious look back at Skittle, who tucked her tail in nervously.

"Now," the blue-maned toxtricity said, turning back to her. "It's true that we don't give peaches out to just anyone- don't want to deal with a bunch of raiders coming in and ruining our orchard, you see. But you seem like a polite kid- have you got anything to give in trade, perhaps?"

"I- well, I heard you like songs?" Skittle tried, looking nervously up at him.

"Really," he responded, tilting his head. "Who told you that one?"

"A-Auntie Appletun," Skittle said, shuffling her paws. To her surprise, the toxtricity threw back his head and began to laugh.

"Oh, good old Auntie!" he chuckled. "We haven't seen her in awhile. She was always a riot- would come and yodel for us in exchange for peaches. Alright, kid- for her sake, I'll humor you. Give me a good song, and you can have as many peaches as you can carry."

Oh, dear. Somehow Skittle had forgotten that this might actually require singing. Still- she'd come all this way, and the alternative would be to go back empty-pawed, or engage these two in a fight, which she certainly was not keen on.

And so, Skittle sang. The toxtricity sat very still, watching her intently as she stumbled shakily through the lullaby, doing her best to carry the tune. When she was done, though, a smile split his face, and he even applauded her slightly.

"Well, that was no rock ballad or yodeling," he said, "but it sure was nice. Maybe I'll sing it to that grump over there sometime, if the need should arise. Now come on- I'll help you reach a few of those peaches."

[mrrp]

username + id: mrrp 1041602
archive: here!
previous post: here! day 2
day: 3
choice of ingredient: peach
prompt: sweetpea and honeyshuckle, once more, scan over the given list of ingredients, renewed from the day before. they turn to face each other; honeyshuckle brings an arm to point at the first bullet, casting eir kitty companion an inquisitive, hesitant look. purr nods slowly.
“think we have a shot?”
“we’ll find out soon, i suppose…” mumbles sweetpea, lost in thought.
they announce their quest to auntie appletun, who returns a warm smile and wishes them luck. after a moment of mental preparation, they set off into the wilderness, taking their time walking to the peach fields. after a while of padding about, feet sore and most stamina exhausted, sweetpea and honeyshuckle finally catch a glimpse of oak fences behind a front of bushes. pressing forward and shoving through the floral barrier, they’ve finally reached their destination.
“you still know how to play the harmonica, right?”
“absolutely,” replies honeyshuckle, shameless in eir craft. “i already know you still sing without flaw, perectly, bodacious-ly, slaying-ly -“ sweetpea cuts mew’s noodley companion off, drawing a nervous paw to cover its mouth, painted in a flustered blush. they set off towards the field entrance.
upon entering the property, they stand dumbfounded. how would they know where the toxtricity couple was? but, in a flash, a shadow towers over the pair. they turn and see (presumably) one half of the couple casting a menacing smile towards them.
“hello! how goes it?”
“hhh..hi,” fearfully stutters sweetpea. “ii’m fine.e, maybe.”
“maybe? surely you’ll be certain after tryin’ one’a our peaches! that is, one’a the peaches you came here to steal, correct?”
sweetpea and honeyshuckle recoil at the aggressive accusation; the toxtricity had grown a very unwelcoming glare.
“hey, dude, we aren’t here to steal! we were gonna do a little song and dance to rightfully earn some peaches, thank you very much,” defiantly rebuts honeyshuckle. “auntie appletun wouldn’t make us a pie with stolen stuff,” it concludes. the toxtricity thoughtfully looks them over.
“ah, you shoulda told me that old gal sentcha. come right along!” the tall pokemon saunters away; honeyshuckle resists the vicious urge to snap, but turns to see sweetpea giving eym a knowing look. she decides the arrogant pokemon isn’t worth a fight. the agitated pair follows them through the fields. upon reaching a particular grove of peach trees, they’re met with the second half of the couple. they’re far kinder.
sweetpea anxiously sings, her voice soft and sweet. honeyshuckle plays a tune, as fitting as ey can play, doing a bizarre dance with its noodley limbs. the toxtricity couple watches, dumbfounded at the pair. when they conclude their entertainment, honeyshuckle expectantly looks at them (sweetpea still mentally recovering from singing in front of others).
“wow,” is all the tall couple can muster. “yeah, sure, grab some peaches. wow”
the duo excitedly runs to a tree and collects a net total of five fresh peaches. sweetpea thanks the couple before honeyshuckle strings purr along in departure. the sky had began staining orange in sunset. they scramble back to auntie’s quaint, welcoming cottage.
they present the motherly appletun with their collection of five peaches; she gifts the duo hefty praise for their work.
“pink peach pie?” asks sweetpea.
“pink peach pie!!!!!!”

mrrp ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ

[Anpu]

Username + ID: smoothie_strawberry I 996330
Archive: https://toyhou.se/The_Random_Mossling/c ... er:3312744
Previous Post: Day 2
Day: 3
Choice of Ingredient(s): Flavor and Color
Prompt(s):

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Rylee left the cottage once again, deciding to get a golden pie with a sweet taste. However that would come at a cost, one which Rylee didn't know yet.

Rylee approached Wandermire, hoping to get Sattreon from the Florges. The Florges accepted his wish with gratitude. He was allowed into the garden and made sure to not step onto anything.

He got his Sattreon and got out of there.

Next he knew he was in a frozen feild, shivering his fur off. He knew what he needed to do, he just hoped he could do it without getting poisoned.

He approached the Toxricity couple, fearful and intimidated.

He gave his best bet, howling and dancing the best he could to impress him. Halfway through they almost poisoned him, but he was able to convince them.

Finally with Sattreon and Peach in hand he nearly completed his pie.

[Fairixia]

Username + ID: Fairixia + 664608
Archive: https://toyhou.se/Fairixia/characters/folder:3450896
Previous Post: First post (Sweet Applin cider)
Day: 3
Choice of Ingredient(s): Color - Sattreon
Prompt(s):
Rosie decided to go and pick up the flowers for the pie color since she’s able to fly & not step on the flowers. But one of the Florges still keep an eye on her in case she did

[Velot]

Username + ID: Velot + 593353
Archive: Eventide Grotto
Previous Post: Day 2
Day: 3
Choice of Ingredient(s): (Tatsu Assigned:) Flavor/Color/Aroma/Charm
Prompt(s):
TBD - Claiming for now

[Aundonia]

Username + ID: Aundonia | 987410
Archive: https://toyhou.se/Aundonia/characters/folder:3656012
Previous Post: Forum/viewtopic.php?f=124&t=4789802&start=100#p139739465
Day: 3
Choice of Ingredient(s): Color: Sattreon/Charm: Gracidea Flower
Prompt(s):

Mystique being probably the smallest of the group would take charge in getting the Sattreon! Their thought was that she wouldn't step or harm anything in the garden so she was the best for the job! She'd take her time to plan out how to ask the Florges for the flower, and her option? A trade!... She was known for... Finding things, that was her special knack! She'd take her way to where she needed to go, wasting no time but to do business. Upon meeting the Florges, she'd be straight to the point, asking them for some Sattreon in trade for an oran berry or two, a good purpose item that not only fills the belly but heals too! They'd strike the deal swiftly with her good negotiating skills and she'd score the ingredient needed! Mission success!

Lester would take charge to get the Gracidea Flower, being too loving fir his own good, he was bound to do something kind for another pokemon, and that he did! Making his way through tien, he'd meet the florist with a beaming smile, asking if they needed any help. He was in luck! They needed help making wraiths for each house, wanting to do something for the community and thinking that was the best option given their profession! Lester would gleefully accept in making some spooky yet cute wraiths, all having... Surprise surprise, a Gracidea Flower for each one! Of they really thought this one out! They'd chat and make wraiths, and when they were done, they had left over Gracidea Flowers. Lester would of course ask if he could have one and they more then excitedly said yes, saying he was so much if a help that he deserved all that was left. Guess... That was more then a success, he has more then enough to make some pies!

Edit Note: Noticed the date was wrong!