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Chapter 7 by ShootingQuazarDragon ShootingQuazarDragon

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tour de mansion

As Rémi led Azure through the mansion, the soft click of their footsteps on the polished marble floors filled the air, echoing off the high ceilings. Azure's eyes widened in awe as he took in the opulent decor, his gaze darting from one stunning feature to the next. The performing room, with its sleek, modern stage and tiered seating, seemed to whisper promises of future performances, while the dining room, with its elegant chandelier and crisp, white linens, exuded an air of refined sophistication.

As Rémi led Azure through the mansion, they passed by a spacious ballroom, its walls adorned with glittering chandeliers and ornate mirrors that seemed to stretch on forever. The polished marble floor gleamed in the soft light, inviting Azure to imagine the countless parties and gatherings that must have taken place within its walls. Elara and Kaidō trailed behind, their footsteps echoing off the high ceilings as they chatted quietly among themselves.

Rémi paused in front of a door, his hand reaching out to grasp the crystal doorknob. "And this," he said, his eyes sparkling with enthusiasm, "is our music room. This is where the magic happens, where we create and perfect our performances." As he spoke, he turned the doorknob and pushed the door open, revealing a room that was both elegant and functional.

The music room was a spacious, high-ceilinged space filled with an array of instruments, music stands, and plush, velvet-covered chairs. The walls were adorned with rich, dark wood paneling, and the floor was covered in a thick, plush carpet that muffled the sound of footsteps.

Azure's eyes widened in surprise as he gazed around the room, taking in the absence of instruments. "But...how will we make music?" he asked, his voice filled with curiosity. Rémi chuckled, a warm, rich sound that seemed to fill the room. "We don't need instruments, Azure," he explained, his eyes sparkling with enthusiasm. "The Pokémon have the instruments on their body, apart from two, but they will be brought out when we need them."

another question Azure had was "how can you understand pokespeach, that should be impossible"

Rémi's smile faltered for a moment, and he exchanged a glance with Elara, who was watching the exchange with interest. "Ah, that's a good question, Azure," Rémi said, his voice measured. "You see, as a performer, I've had the privilege of working with Pokémon for many years, and over time, I've developed a... let's call it a 'sense' for understanding their language." He chuckled, a low, rich sound. "It's not something that can be easily explained, but I've found that when you work with Pokémon as closely as I do, you begin to pick up on their rhythms, their cadences, and their emotions."

As Rémi led the way back to the center of the mansion, the sound of their footsteps echoed off the high ceilings, creating a sense of reverberation that seemed to linger in the air. The staircase, with its sleek, curved railing and plush, cream-colored carpet, beckoned upwards, inviting Azure to explore the mysteries of the top floor. Elara and Kaidō trailed behind, their eyes fixed on the staircase as if drawn by an unseen ****.

Rémi paused at the foot of the staircase, his hand reaching out to grasp the railing as he turned to face Azure. "Shall we?" he asked, his eyes sparkling with enthusiasm, as he gestured upwards towards the top floor.

As Azure nodded, the soft rustle of his feathers seemed to harmonize with the gentle creak of the staircase beneath their feet. The plush, cream-colored carpet muffled the sound of their footsteps, creating an eerie sense of silence that was only broken by the occasional soft groan of the old wooden stairs. Rémi's hand, still grasping the railing, seemed to guide the way, his fingers wrapping around the sleek, curved banister with a gentle familiarity.

Elara and Kaidō followed closely behind, their eyes fixed on the stairs as if drawn by an unseen ****.

when they arrived Remi called the other pokemon of the band and a Machamp, Rillaboom Scyther, Skeledirge, Primarina and 2 Toxtricity appeared from their bedrooms with Azure blushing at Primarina's beauty.

As the Pokémon emerged from their bedrooms, the air was filled with the soft rustle of feathers, the creak of joints, and the gentle hum of electricity. Azure's eyes widened in awe as he took in the diverse array of Pokémon, each with their unique characteristics and abilities. His gaze lingered on Primarina, her long, flowing hair and elegant tail leaving him breathless. He felt a warmth rise to his cheeks as he quickly looked away, trying to compose himself.

Rémi chuckled, a knowing glint in his eye. "Ah, I see we have a new admirer," he said, his voice low and teasing.

Rémi's voice was like a warm breeze as he introduced the Pokémon to Azure. "This is Machamp, our pipe organ virtuoso," he said, gesturing to the muscular Pokémon, who nodded its head in greeting. "Next to him is Rillaboom, our drummer extraordinaire," Rémi continued, smiling at the gorilla-like Pokémon, who gave a gentle wave of its hand. "Scyther, our harpist, is a master of elegance and precision," Rémi said, his eyes shining with admiration as he turned to the insectoid Pokémon, who bowed its head graciously.

"And this," Rémi said, gesturing to the last two Pokémon, "are our Toxtricity siblings, the guitarists of our band." The two Toxtricity nodded their heads in unison, their purple-colored bodies glowing with energy.

"and lastly our beautiful singers," Rémi said, his voice filled with a sense of pride and admiration as he turned to Skeledirge and Primarina, who stood together, their eyes shining with a soft, gentle light. Skeledirge, the large, red, crocodilian Pokémon, nodded its head graciously, its orange fiery bird perched atop its head, watching Azure with a curious gaze. Primarina, the marine Pokémon, smiled sweetly, her long, flowing hair rippling like the waves of the ocean as she moved.

As Azure introduced himself, his voice was met with a chorus of warm smiles and gentle nods. Machamp, whose real name was Marcel, was the first to respond, his deep voice rumbling like thunder as he said, "Enchanté, Azure. It's a pleasure to meet you." Rillaboom, or Riley as he preferred to be called, followed suit, his bright orange eyes sparkling with friendliness as he added, "Yeah, welcome to the crew, Azure. We don't often get new faces around here."

Scyther, whose name was Sophia, bowed her head graciously, her long, slender body gliding effortlessly through the motion. "It's lovely to meet you, Azure," she said, her voice as sharp and precise as her scythes.

Next to her, Toxtricity, the one with the Amped Form, stepped forward. His name was Felix, and he had a confident, almost cocky air about him. "Hey there, Azure. Nice to meet you," he said, his voice low and gravelly, like the sound of a guitar string being plucked.

Toxtricity's Low Key Form, named Theo, followed closely behind, his movements more subdued than his brother's. "Yes, welcome to the group," he said, his voice softer and more melodic.

Primarina, whose real name was Luna, stepped forward and bowed gracefully, her long, flowing hair cascading around her like a waterfall. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Azure," she said, her voice as smooth and melodic as the waves of the ocean. "I'm Luna, and I'll be one of your singers."

Skeledirge, or rather, Ignis, followed suit, his orange fiery bird bobbing its head in agreement. "And I'm Ignis, the other singer," he said, his voice deep and resonant, like the sound of a well-tuned pipe organ.

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