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[ofmoonlight]

[Lashing his tail slowly in contemplation, Mewtwo looks about. He seems disappointed.]

I was chosen to be placed here. Of that, I am certain. But why?

[An idea occurs to him though he seems not at all impressed with the thought.]

I do not wish to hear that yet again I am left to find my own purpose. It is a journey I have already long traveled and do not seek to begin it anew.

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[psychic_supremecy]

At least you are not alone, brother. You make the fourth version of 'us' that I've encountered.

[ofmoonlight]

[Mewtwo balks at the other, staring in shock and, perhaps in slight derision. Another? Impossible.]

This is impossible.

[psychic_supremecy]

[Mewtwo just nods for a moment.]

I had a similar reaction to the news, but it is indeed very possible. We are the same, yet different. There were no further experiments done, yet there are multiple versions of us.

[ofmoonlight]

[Versions. Not clones of one another or of the Mew he was cloned from, clearly. Even so, as much as he wanted to disbelieve it, here was his double. Mewtwo nodded.]

I have no choice but to believe you. Have you any idea on how this came to be?

[psychic_supremecy]

[He shakes his head, glad his 'brother' could accept it as easily as he did.]

I'm afraid not. Whatever power these mundanes possess, it seems that the laws of time and space do not apply to them as they do to us.

[ofmoonlight]

Mundane? I am not certain that word can be more than one. It is a word to describe.

[kanayabernetic]

The one you were chosen by has some level of fondness for you. Probably.

It's more than likely the reason.

[ofmoonlight]

Fondness? Hm. I do not think it could be so. My creation had nothing to do with fondness so why would that mean anything in my placement here?

[kanayabernetic]

The ones who run everything, the Mundanes. They have very odd preferences for the people they choose.

You are probably more popular than you think.

[ofmoonlight]

You are wrong. The ones who know of me swore to secrecy. They would never betray my existence to others.

[kanayabernetic]

But would being out here and speaking in public not equate to revealing yourself in the first place.

If you were supposed to be a secret, you aren't anymore.

[ofmoonlight]

I didn't know anyone would be around. When I arrived here it was purely an empty space. Where you and the others have come from is beyond me.

[Should he need to, he'll just erase memories.]

[kanayabernetic]

That's just how things work around here.

You can't really stop it from happening.

[ofmoonlight]

That is unfortunate. It seems I may have to take matters into my own hands.

[kanayabernetic]

How so.

[ofmoonlight]

By erasing the memories of those who have met me here.

[lienda]

You're quite an interesting-looking creature. I haven't seen any like you before.

[ofmoonlight]

[He turns, looking the other creature over slowly. It... resembled a Pokemon... but at the same time, he sensed nothing from it that would indicate it honestly was.]

Where is it you are all coming from?

[lienda]

Hm? The same place as you, I imagine. No one really knows for sure.

[ She gives a dismissive wave. ] Not that any of us have a choice in the matter to be here or not.

[ofmoonlight]

That won't do. I must know why I am here. What reason has there been in bringing me here? It is ridiculous to stand for less.

[lienda]

[ She shrugs. ] You can't find yourself a purpose? I'm sure there are quite a few people who could provide you with one.

[ofmoonlight]

[He glares at her. And when Mewtwo is glaring at you, it's not necessarily a good thing. He's been used and betrayed enough in his life by people "giving" him a purpose.]

No. Never again will someone else provide me with my destiny. I will seek my own.

[beauty_and_harmony]

Such a beautiful sight.

[ofmoonlight]

[He turns slowly, looking the other over.]

...another human.

[beauty_and_harmony]

[He kept his distance and looked over at the legendary. What a beautiful sight.]

You are indeed beautiful, my friend.

[ofmoonlight]

[Mewtwo lashes his tail slowly, looking him over again, searching his face. He narrows his eyes.]

What I am is of little consequence to one such as yourself.

[beauty_and_harmony]

I only seek to observe such a creature as yourself. You give off an awe of beauty.

[ofmoonlight]

[Mewtwo regards the man. He knows full well the meager human poses no threat to him. Even so, it is not in his nature to allow people to simply stare at him.]

Be on your way. I seek not to be admired.

[beauty_and_harmony]

If that is what you seek, then I shall abide. [He bowed then made his way off into the wind.]

[ofmoonlight]

I appreciate that you do not pursue me further. Not all humankind are as thoughtful.

[Even though Mewtwo does not follow the other, his "voice" remains as close as if he were directly next to him. His curiosity has been piqued.]

[beauty_and_harmony]

[He nodded.]

I do not seek to provoke you, Mewtwo. Keeping your harmony within the rhythm of your soul.

[ofmoonlight]

[Mewtwo. He'd called him by name. But... how? He'd lived his life in secrecy! Mewtwo turns fully to face the other, drawing closer. It bothered him and intrigued him at the same time. If this human knew... so did others. He would either find out their cause and stop it, or allow them a pardon.]

How is it that you know who I am?

[beauty_and_harmony]

I have heard of your name before, Mewtwo. I have travelled the Kanto region myself many years ago, picking up on local myths and legends as I went. You are quite famous from where I come from.

[mute_two]

......

[He regards his unarmored double warily, keeping his distance.]

[ofmoonlight]

[He senses someone nearby, turning, only to gasp in shock. It is... it is himself. The armor Giovanni provided him in order to focus his powers is still in place. Mewtwo glares. Giovanni. This one was still...

For a moment, he forgets the impossibility of the situation in order to shout at his double, voice echoing loudly in his angered telepathy.]

You fool. You must leave Giovanni at once. He is using you as nothing more than as a tool. You must rid yourself of him.

[mute_two]

[Still silent, the other Mewtwo flinches as if struck then shakes his head vehemently. Fool he may have been for trusting the man in the first place, but it took him precious little time to realize how he was being exploited. Escape, though, was no quick or easy matter, and the consequences of his defiance are still with him even now.

Staring angrily back, he traces the shape of an R across his chest and then crosses it out, repeating the gesture several times for emphasis. Armor or no, he's no longer their weapon.]

[ofmoonlight]

Why do you not use your psychic ability to speak to me? Are you unable?

[Anger. Anger boiled within him, his eyes flaring with rage.]

What has he done to you?

[mute_two]

Nnnn...

[All of the questions he most desperately would like to avoid. Still, if anyone has a right to answers, this one who seems to have narrowly avoided the same fate would surely be among them. Averting his eyes from the other's furious gaze, he sighs and nods agreement.

Rather than offer an explanation, though, he opts for a demonstration. Gesturing for his counterpart to stay put, the second Mewtwo takes a few steps back and attempts to exert his telekinesis. Instantly, something sparks within the armored helmet and he flinches back, the glow of psychic power extinguishing as he does so.

That's what.]

[ofmoonlight]

Disgusting humans of Team Rocket. Can you not remove the armor with physical attack then? I would imagine you have already tried. Might my power be enough?

[mute_two]

[He sighs again, sadly shaking his head in negation. This other him is certainly more than powerful enough, but can he really afford the risk of further damage?

After a moment's hesitation, he stammers out an explanation in pokemon language.]

Nnn-n-ot without-t harm. It's not mmeant to be ta-t-tampered with.

they would say "mew" in a deep, rasping voice i bet.

[ofmoonlight]

[Mewtwo realizes that his double probably feels pain just hearing the telepathy as it requires psychic ability to even do that much. For the first time in his life, he "speaks" as well.]

It must be risked. You must be freed. Do you wish to be a slave to that horrible man your entire life?

that is strangely adorkable

[mute_two]

[Depending on how badly-behaved his brain is being, there are times when listening to others' telepathy is actually easier than the alternatives... but in any case, having his doppelganger speak in the same tongue lessens the humiliation somewhat.]

I am n-n-nnot-t a slave! [Tail lashing furiously, Mewtwo snarls in outrage at that accusation.]

I esc-c-caped. I f-fought and wwon and I n-nearly b-b-broke myself f-for this freedom. D-don't you dare call mem-me his againn.

[ofmoonlight]

[He glares at his double.]

That armor is the mark of a vile human being. It needs to be removed from you. You need to be freed of it.

Why do you question that?

You are still a slave so long as you are trapped by that man's devices!

[mute_two]

[Mewtwo glares right back, hands twitching slightly at his sides as if itching to attack.]

B-b-because I'd be p-paying in piecesss of my mind.

[Do you understand his reluctance now, mirror, or will you make him spell it out in detail? This is already far more than he ever intended to share.]

[ofmoonlight]

[Mewtwo snarls, a loud growling the result. He was, after all, a cat Pokemon when it came down to it. The noise was one of fierce anger.]

With out boundless power can we do nothing to change what is happening to you?! Clearly this is foolishness, my double!