//------------------------------// // Before the Council // Story: Wanted // by Crazy101 //------------------------------// Mewtwo wasn't really nervous, but he wasn't completely confident that he would be able to join the higher ranks of the Council. After all, he could tear it apart if he wanted, and everyone on the council knew that. "It's going to be fine" Nightmare assured him, "most of the Council members admire you." "Really" Mewtwo inquired, "they do?" "Yes, they do" Nightmare told him, "they're confident in your abilities to help our cause." Both of them turned and faced the large double doors before them. They opened, and what was behind them amazed Mewtwo. There weren't that many people presiding over his briefing. Every one of the members looked ready to have reasons to keep Mewtwo from climbing their political ladder. Mewtwo silently entered the room and stood behind the designated pedestal. Nightmare Moon took a seat in a chair surrounded by other members, making it difficult to see her. A member stood up. If Mewtwo remembered correctly, his name was Sombra. Mewtwo had taken over the Crystal Empire a while back for him. "I would just like to deliver my opinion to my fellow Council members before we begin" Sombra said, "I undoubtedly agree on the fact that this fellow, should take the seat of high Alchemist, replacing the one we so terribly lost to The Elements of Harmony." A murmur spread through the crowd, making Mewtwo wonder if they were on his side or not. A few hours of background questions and ability checks passed. Finally, Mewtwo was asked to leave the room while the Council cast their votes. After a few minutes, Mewtwo was instructed to return to the place in which he had stood before. "The Council has voted," the High Elder began, "and I am happy to inform you that you have been given the seat of High Alchemist, Third in command of The Dark Council." Mewtwo smiled. He did it.