OOC: Eheh, Sorry, I just didn't know what to write. ^^; I still don't, actually. But I'll try winging it somehow...
BIC:
"...She could be anywhere..." he thought to himself as he walked the streets of Cerulean City. He had to find a forest. ANY forest. All forests were connected - and the protector of one forest could use his summon call in another forest and hope for reply. People shot him wierd looks as he passed by them - not every day you see a man clad entirely in feature-hiding black garb (with the exception of his long, white unkempt hair). And those who noticed the blade on his belt shot him suspicious and sometimes even hostile looks. Humans. They definitely knew how to make one feel unwelcome.
Finally leaving the town, he sought a forest in the nearby area. A small one at the outskirts of town provided adequate. He took the path into the forest and found himself a secluded spot. Then, he took the blade from his belt and put the hilt to his lips.
To the sound of the summon call, the area seemed to warp as Iris appeared again.
"Protector, you've called..." she said softly.
"I'm afraid so." Kaze replied with a light chuckle "It appears I have need of you again, my dear."
Iris giggled, causing Kaze to blush slightly "What can I assist you with, Kaze?"
"I need to find Cascade... Something went wrong in the cell separation program - she went into a rage, went all destructive and flew off... She could be anywhere by now... This is my fault. I should have known Team Rocket may install some kind of a fail-safe..." Kaze started saying, but his flow of speech was cut as the Gardevoir embraced him, pressing close to him, and gently running her green 'fingers' through his mane.
"Don't blame yourself for her actions, Kaze... She is confused, and her DNA has been tampered with in a terrible way. There's a lot more to her than meets the eye. Team Rocket didn't do a very good job at erasing her memory - they just blocked it. Her memories are still there, just inaccessible... And I'm sure that they're unlockable somehow... And I'm sure that you'll find a way to help her, too..."
Kaze closed his eyes, just holding the Gardevoir close. Her voice soothed him. He found himself feeling a lot more comfortable - like there was still hope. They stayed like that, in each other's embrace, for what seemed like several minutes of eternity. Then, Iris softly uttered "I found her", breaking the spell.
Kaze's eyes snapped open.
"Do you want me to take you to her?" she asked.
"Yes, please... I want to find her before she causes more damage... I'm sorry I have to call upon you so often, Iris..."
"It is my pleasure to assist you whenever I can, Protector." she smiled softly "And besides, I owe you my life... That is a debt I'll never be able to properly repay."
She leaned over to him gently and kissed his cheek, knocking his hat off and making him blush again. He picked the hat up and placed it on his head again. Then, the teleportation swept over him...
~*~
Something was wrong. The lack of solid ground, maybe.
Kaze found himself standing precariously on a branch. He was in a tree! Closing his eyes, he focused, and the shadowy garment he wore unravelled itself - with the exception of the belt that held his blade. In his natural form, he would have navigated much better on trees. He sweeped the area quickly with his eyes to find a battered and bruised Cascade nestled between a few branches. He dashed over to her, examining her. Her tail-flame was burning in very low intensity - she was out-cold - but no bones seemed to be broken.
He had to get her out of there.
He gently untangled the branches and picked her up - she was surprisingly light, he thought. Then, he jumped off the tree and landed gently on his fingertips. He found another solitary corner of the forest, where no humans would come, and set her gently on the forest floor, keeping her tail flame away from where it may cause a potential forest fire. Then, he took a short trip to pick up a few berries and leaves. Now, he hoped he remembered his herb lore right.
~*~
He crushed the berries and leaves together within a shadow-fabric waterskin filled with fresh, cold waterfall water. There was some reaction within, as the substance within developed a soft green color and a somewhat gelatinous (but not sticky) texture, and it became instantly soothing to the touch. Then, he gently worked the resulting gel into the bruises and cuts on the Charizard Morph's body with his fingers, and watched a soft green glow emerge from these spots as the cuts and bruises healed themselves. He knew that soon, the other effect of the compound would kick in, and revitalize her soul as well as her body.
He gently rubbed some of the substance onto her forehead as the green glow subsided. She looked as good as new now - maybe the tail flame was still a bit low, but it was already burning more vividly than before.
He then took a few steps back, to give Cascade her space and some fresh air. He tied the waterskin closed - never know when you might need more of the stuff - and attached it to his belt, alongside the blade.
Now all he had to do is wait.