NuzLocke Dimension Beta:

While Vickv is on a journey to save all of Kanto from Team Augury and Kwami is engaged in important work re-establishing Team Love in Sinnoh Team Augury's very own Agent Ambipom is preparing to set up Team Augury in the distant Unova region. The Arceus Knight of NuzLocke Beta has also been hard at work doing Arceus work. There are many people in play already and many stories progressing. Some might think too many, so it is we shall briefly visit the distant region of Unova.

Nuvema Town:

Adric blinked when his companion Jamie arrived. Jamie present a wrapped parcel to him. Jamie: Professor Juniper sent us the starter Pokémon.

Adric: Where's Teagan?

Jamie sighed and adjusted his glasses. Jamie: She should be here...

Teagan ran in gasping for breath. Teagan: I'm here! I'm here! Don't open that gift without me!

Adric rolled his eyes. Adric: Always late, Teagan.

Teagan glared at her two male companions. T: Shut up!

Jamie smirked. J: Here we are, our very first Pokémon from Professor Juniper herself.

Adric nodded.

Teagan: You choose first, Adric.

Jamie nodded in agreement. J: She's right, you should choose first.

Adric grinned and plucked the note off the top of the package. Reading it for a brief moment he smiled fondly. Adric plucked a poke ball from the box. Adric: I choose you!

Teagan clapped excitedly and grabbed the next Poke Ball. T: This one, this one, I'm taking this one.

Jamie frowned. J: So that leaves this one for me? Huh. I kind of wanted. Oh well, ok, I'll take this one.

Teagan hopped up and down excitedly. T: Time to practice. Come on Adric, let's fight!

Adric smirked and tossed his new companion out to reveal a cute little female Tepig. And Adric already had the perfect name in mind for her. He decided as soon as he could he'd name her Tepi-Top.

Adric's mom heard the commotion caused by her son and the two friends he cherished above all else and sighed. AM: Oh well, it's nice to see him finally ready to begin his very own Pokémon Journey.


And so these will be the trio of characters in Pokémon Black. (I managed to score a used copy for 30$ at the comic convention today.) I started playing a little bit tonight to make sure the save function works alright, but I probably won't be playing any further until we finish off some of the other titles in NuzLocke Beta. In case it isn't obvious I picked characters from Doctor Who for my trainer name and the two rivals. Perhaps time will play a role during the story, who knows. We shall see. Anyway, have a wonderful night.

 

SoulLocke Adventures Chapter 8; A Battle Long in Coming:



Siol felt ready, she had a strong team, her grass team was closer to being ready to deal with Jasmine. She was fed up with grinding and her hunt for the elusive Legendary roaming duo was giving her a major headache.

Siol struck a pose. Siol: Poison Trainer Siol is ready to toxify Cianwood Gym!

Tossing out Marinette she surfed off into the water routes leading to Cianwood.

Deathadder glared as he watched her vanish. DA: Of course she’d go somewhere we could not.

Gengar nodded.

Deathadder sighed. DA: She will need to return I am certain of this. Let us spread some mischief while we wait.

Gengar smirked wickedly. Gengar: GENG!



A Lengthy back and fourth trip due to Tentacool poisoning Grass Types constantly later:


Siol groaned as she flopped on the beach of Cianwood. Siol: Stupid Tentacool! Stupid grass types being weak to poison. Stupid simulated world!

Siol growled and wiped her face. She refused to admit she was getting tired and upset over things.

Professor Oak: My challenge too much for you?

Siol glanced at her Pokedex where the voice was coming from. Siol: Of course not! I just miss talking to actual people, these simulated idiots are so dull. And I miss Senpai!

Professor Oak nodded sagely. Oak: Perhaps a companion can be arranged for some of your journey. I shall consult with Chibi Nurse Joy.

Siol sniffled briefly and grinned. Siol: Great! Time to take out Chuck.

Rushing for the gym Siol was more energetic than before.



Professor Oak’s Lab; The Real World:


Chibi Nurse Joy blinked several times as she stared at the image of the little pixelated Oak. CNJ: She wants a friend? But… How am I supposed to send somebody else in there?

Jessie flinched. Jessie: Don’t look at us!

Chibi Nurse Joy turned slowly to face Team Rocket.

James took a step back. James: Oh my, I think I have something important to do. Not here. Bye! James ran off.

Jessie sweatdropped then dashed off after him.

Chibi Nurse Joy grumbled. CNJ: Everyone has something important to do. I can’t just kidnap somebody and send them into the Time Capsule because Lois is getting lonely.

A young man stuck his head into the room. YM: Excuse me, I’m looking for Professor Oak. I was asked to meet up with him and give him the newest portable PC device for when Lillie gets here and…

Chibi Nurse Joy grinned at the sight of the young man. CNJ: Perfect! Stand perfectly still please.

Young Man: What?

The Time Capsule pinged and blasted the young man sucking him into the PC world. His package dropped to the floor, because a PC in a PC just wouldn’t work.

Professor Oak: I suppose you actually can just kidnap somebody. Who was that anyway?

Chibi Nurse Joy shrugged. CNJ: Who knows, probably that new rival for Lillie that hasn’t been named yet. I’m sure he’ll have fun getting to meet Siol.


Cianwood City:


Chuck: What was that?

Siol blinked as she looked around. Siol: I have no idea, wasn’t I just about to get wiped?

Chuck shrugged. Chuck: Freak resets happen sometimes. So, shall we battle as if you didn’t just lose to me and blink out of existence due to soft resets?

Siol stared. Siol: Just a moment. Siol quickly swapped her team around. Siol: Ok… It’s Battle Time! Poison Trainer Siol is ready to wreck your Shiinotic.

Chuck frowned. C: It would appear the curse word censors are still working.

Siol grit her teeth. Siol: I challenge you! Siol spun around and struck several poses. Siol: Poison Trainer Siol! Ready to battle!

Chuck struck several poses himself. Chuck: And I, Fighting Gym Master Chuck shall defeat you! HIYA!



Somewhere in the Simulated Johto:


Young Man: Uh, what? Hello? Is anybody there? Where the heck am I? Why does it look like a Pokémon Picross game? Seriously, what the Drifloon happened?


To Be Continued…

Done with Crystal for the day. Beat Chuck, now I'm getting back to Vickv for a few hours.

 

Kalos Nuzlocke day 5: fossils and a family friend.

The next morning Juliette was packing her things after showering and dressing when she noticed a tiny object attached to outfit she had worn the day before.

JUliette: that swine put this thing on me...but what is it ..hercule will know he is crazy about technology -pulls it off the dress and pockets it and heads out to breakfast with the others-

Stellar HQ

Observer: we have a problem the tracker was detected, alert the boss.

Agent: on it -grabs a wall mount phone and inputs the code for Faraday's office. -

Faraday: --hits a button on his desk- what is it?

Agent: sir, the tracker on the subject has been found by the subject, it has not been destroyed but the likelihood of it being destroyed is high. we still have agents shadowing her . what are your orders.

Faraday: -rubs his temples as he already had a headache as running a team is more work that he bargained for and now this.- continue monitoring the tracker and let me know if and when it is destroyed, goes offline or is tampered with, contact the field agents and tell them to step up their efforts and alert them when the trackers fails as well.

Agent: yes sir.

Ambrette town

The group enjoyed a selection pastries for breakfast and were about to break up and head out with Jaime, Hercule and Reggie going to Route * to fish up some water type pokemon and Domi and Juliette planning to visit the glittering cave.

Juliette: Herc hold up one moment -takes out the device and holds it up- you know tech can you tell me what it is?

Hercule: sure -takes it and looks it over and scratches his chin a bit- well as far as i can tell with out disassembling it, it seems to be a micro camera and most likely a tracking device. where did you get it?

Juliette:Yesterday a creep who tried to grope my backside planted it on me -explains about the incident and what she did to the guy-

Reggie: -grabs it and throws it down to the ground and stomps on it until it is in pieces - That creep was probably spying on you and taking photos of you, ones you would not want taken if he had the chance.

Domi: O.O the bastard you should have stomped him in the family jewels!

Juliette: i wish i would have now.... That said i do not think i gave him any chance of the kind of pics he likely wanted or i hope so. if i see him again I will knock his teeth out before dragging him to the police.

Jaime: -collected the pieces and put them in a baggie and hands it to Juliette- here keep this in case the police want it as evidence. I suspect Reggie rendered it well and truly casse'.

Juliette: -takes it and put it deep in her bag to be sure it can't get any pictures- good idea. well lets all get going .

The group splits up

Stellar Hq:

Observer: we have a code red, tracker has gone dead and is not responding to any signals. last images are fuzzy but seem to indicate it was destroyed. inform the boss and field agents as ordered.

Agent: - nods and complies-

Faraday sits in his office and contemplates alternate strategies for tracking the subject and to try to get more information on the anomaly should it be repeated.

Route 9

While riding the Rhyhorn together with Domi, Julie catches a Sandile she names Dusty and Domi catches a Hippopotas she named Chubbles soon they reach the glitter cave and enter and juliette catches a LUnatone she names Luna and Domi catches a Ferroseed she names TinTin. they continue exploring the cave with Juliette finding a jaw fossil. a Moment later their is a flash of light accompanied by the sound sound of music and Juliette is momentarily blinded and when she can see again everything and everyone seems to have stopped save her self and a youngish man, in his twenties she though wearing a suit of leather and chain mail armor with a helm that partly concealed his face.

Squire: Do not be afraid , I mean you no harm. I am a Knight of Arceus and I carry a warning for you. And a message from my master.

Juliette: -looks at the man then it hits her her cousins told her about him in secret when she visited her when she was little- You are Squire are you not? You are older than what was described to me but it has to be you! what is this warning and message?

Squire: -smiles- Yes that is my name, i can see your cousins told you of me, I met them years ago when they were on their pokemon adventure in Unova. The warning is this, because you bear the blood of the bard evil ones are watching you and will try to capture you, I know they already planted a tracker on you witch your friend rightfully destroyed. I know you are most capable of defending your self but be on your guard. The message is that Arceus has chosen you to be partnered with one of his children. i am not yet allowed to reveal which one.

Juliette : I will be on my guard , doubly so. me? partnered with a legendary pokemon? does this mean I have an O power?

Squire: yes you , and no you do not, You have no need for one. Arceus senses a different destiny for you one you may already be beginning to discover for yourself. Your partner to be is young like your self and needs a partner who will be a friend and who show the pokemon in question what it means to be a protector. You can do this , Arceus has seen it with in you.

Juliette : I will do my best with my partner to be , i trust in Arceus's judgement - nervous as possible but willing to give it her best- when will i meet this partner?

Squire: in due time , when i see you are ready i will bring the two of you together but not before. go and become stronger, learn more of the things Kalos can teach you about your grandfather.

Juliette: I will , but what will i tell Domi -pokes her- she will wondered what happened.

Squire: that is not a problem for her no time has passed, she will ask no questions which is just as well as you may not tell her of me -leaves and vanishes into the darkness of the cave as he plays a note on a crystal flute and time starts again. -

Juliette and Domu continue as if nothing happened and Juliette is glad as she has no clue how to explain what happened with out revealing Squire. They soon leave the cave and head back to Ambrette town leaving behind them two confused Stellar agents who had not lost track of their target thanks to squire freezing them for a few minutes more than everyone else.

High top the rocky hills RK and a Bird like pokemon look down on the two girls as they ride along on the Rhyhorn.

L'omberaile*: so that is to be my partner... I sense her strength and courage even from up here... I look forward to meeting her.. I hope she likes books as much as i do.

RK: -chuckles slightly knowing the young Yveltal beside her has spent much of its young life studying the tomes collected in Arceus' secret library kept by an order of wise Noctowls known as the Parliament - I believe she does, come now we have to meet up with Squire. they depart.

Juliette and domi reach town and after reviving the Jaw fossil into a Ty runt whom JUliette names Chomper they meet up with the boys and decide to camp on the beach below town for the night. Julie and Reggie holds hands for a while by the campfire as both think about how much of a fit Marco would have if he could see them now. Soon after they are all asleep and are unknowingly guarded by L'omberaile.

L'omberaile: none shall harm you on my watch . sleep well my partner to be.



*L'omberaile means Shadow wing in French L'ombre = shadow Aile = wing

 

Kantonian Wonders Part 9: "A toxic enviroment"
A very small update today. I need to save the big stuff for what's coming.

Spoiler: DI interlude 2

*Galar, Shira's home*

*DI puts the 9th glass down*
DI: *Slightly slurred* -and as it turns out, Oen was alive the entire time! He was just atta hospital in some island of sorts.
Shira: *Slams her 20th drink down* Damn! If dis was a book, That'll be a massiv' retcon, it woulda been!!
DI: I know, right?! Anyways, they have a big touching moment with him in a coma or something, and at this point Katrina was in Arceus' Domain. Punished to do the things she hated most! Beating video games and puns!
Shira: ...How dafug do ye defeat puns?
DI: What, no. I meant being told puns by that Lucario names Sans. He was a ghost.
Shira: Ah.. What a PUN-Ishment, that is!
DI: *Chuckles* D-don't! I need to get through this!
*Ralphi walks in with another barrel, puts the empty glasses on a tray and takes them to the kitchen*
Shira: Ey! *Ralphi looks back* You'ra gud girl... Remember that! *She nods with a smile and heads on her mission again*
DI: Ah....At this point of the story, I believe another group shows up... Team Twilight! *takes another cup, drinks*
Shira: Hold da muddafuggin phone! Watteva happened to that Hayleen lass?
DI: Oh, she went back to her own world. Something about "Too many Kats"- Well, anyways-

*Kanto, Fuschia City's Pokecenter*
*Willow is hugging a shiny Psyduck*
Nina: Mooom... You're embarrassing me! Please return it to her ball!
Aaron: (It's rare seeing you like this. )
Nina: I can't help it! There's so few dolls I had growing up, and having a shiny psyduck makes me feel young again! *hugs a bit hard*
Bluey: Psyyyyyyy....
*Kasantra looks from the corner of the room*
Kasantra: *Pouty face* Hmmph... I'd like some hugs every now and then, too... *curls into a ball and readies to sleep*
Nina: Hmm.. July is taking her time at that gym. I wonder how it's going...

*Fuschia Gym*
*Purple clouds cover the stage, Cinimin looks around as a silhouette dashes in the shadows*
July: *wearing a gasmask* YOU CAN DO IT, CINIMIN! I BELIEVE YOU!
Cinimin: Voi! *Focuses*...Eev! *Dodges a sludge bomb*
Gym Leader Voxi: Look closely or the Feminja's battle technic will get you the L! Not many have beaten my Muk in combat!
*Cinimin dodges another Sludge bomb, begins to stagger from the poison*
July: Ggrrr! Using a toxic cloud in a gym battle isn't fair! Neither is continually using minimize!
Voxi: It's called "Strategy", girl! Muk! Finish it off!
July: Cinimin! *has a strange feeling on her chest* huh?
Cinimin: *Air around begins sparkling* Eeeeeev- VOI! *Uses Sparkly Swirl, the toxic cloud is pushed away and disappears*
*The Alolan Muk is struck as well, Knocked our*
Voxi: *Gasp* My dear muk! *Returns, throws out Golbat* Use Fly!
July: *Notices her O-powers have changed into 3 colors* Cinimin...Time this carefully!
Cinimin: Evev! *Begins glowing*
Voxi: Take it downtown! *Golbat swoops down*
*Cinimin jumps up, as Golbat is under her, she uses Glitzy Glow*
*Critical hit, and knocked out*
July: Yes!
Voxi: *Gasps* I've been defeated... *sighs* Well, a gym battle's a gym battle. Here's the Soul badge.
July: *Takes badge* Thank you. I learned a lot here.
Voxi: That is the point of gyms, after all. To teach lessons to bypassing trainers. Honestly, I'm not a fan of fighting sneaky. My mother (Janine) was, however, so do my best to honor her.
July: Oh, I heard about that. I'm sorry. *Bows politely* ...By the way. What's a Feminja?
Voxi: A Feminja is essentially a Ninja that uses her feminine bodytype to her advantage in stealth and combat. Quite similar to the Maninja technic I heard some weirdo in Sinnoh is using against Team Flare.
July: Sooo it's not-
Voxi: It's not a Feminist's group, I promise.

*later*
Nina: *Eyes sparkling with intent* DO YOU THINK SHE'D TEACH ME A FEW THINGS?! I WANT TO SHOW OFF TO TAKA G THAT WOMAN CAN BE NINJA, TOO!!
July: Umm.. You'd have to ask tomorrow, since the gym is closed for the day. Anyway. *Shows O-powers* Cinimin activated two today. One was glowy and the other was Sparkly.
Willow: *Looks* Hmm.. Those seems to be the Air and Light portions. All that's left is Earth and Water.
July: But the thing is, Cinimin activated them through defensive measures. What if we need the other powers soon?
Willow: Arceus will provide them when needed, like always. *checks time* Anyway, it is time for you kids to sleep. We have an early trip tomorrow.
*Everyone heads to bed*
*Willow can't help but feel she should switch places with Aaron, but resists so he can rests*

*Celadon City*
Hel: *Uses a tracking spell, chuckles* I know exactly where they are. You'll get your targets VERY soon.
HOUND: Good.
*They head out*


Next Time. "A battle of Spells, O-powers and Beasts? oh my!"
In case you were wondering, the shiny Psyduck was a recent capture in Pokemon Go that I felt needed to be shared. As for how the run is going, It is competed. Did I fail? Find out next time!

 

NuzLocke Beta: Professor Oak’s Lab;


Vickv sighed as she explained what had happened so far to Professor Oak, including her recent encounter with Brock at Pewter Gym. She’d stopped by there since she was closer when she emerged from Diglett Cave, the battle had been intense, but revealed Brock too was under the influence of this strange brainwashing effect.

A stop to check Mt. Moon on the advice of a trainer nearby had her encounter Giovani’s son D’Or, who was training there. He’d battled her and explained Team Rocket was a thing of the past, but Team Augury was a great threat. He would head to Blackthorn City for more training and help when the time was right.

Professor Oak frowned briefly. PO: This bodes ill. My grandson is the Gym Leader of Viridian, are you sure nobody was there?

Vickv nodded. V: Yes, when I got there the Gym was closed. Which means he hasn’t been affected yet. I was going to Cinnabar to check up on Blaine, just in case.

Professor Oak rubbed his chin in thought then stuck a finger in the air. PO: Blaine is at Seafoam Island. While you were still traveling through Johto the Volcano erupted and nearly wiped out the island. The gym was completely destroyed. Blaine never should have tapped the underground volcano for his power needs.

Vickv blinked in surprise. Vickv: So, I should go to Seafoam then. Do you think this brainwashing creep knows what happened?

Professor Oak: Doubtful, but just in case I would suggest being prepared to deal with tough fire types.

Vickv shivered. V: What do I do about Janine? She almost killed me with her ninjitsu techniques.

Professor Oak grinned and presented a slip of paper. PO: Contact this number, they will be capable of teaching you proper combat techniques to avoid being eliminated.

Vickv took the paper. V: Ok. I’ll be on my way. Unless there’s anything else you think I should know.

Professor Oak grows solemn. PO: Yes, about your Pokedex, you are a bit behind in filling it to my liking. And the Pokedex is a very important device, with enough registered Pokémon you will have unlocked some unique and useful abilities of the Pokedex. I suggest you do some evolution training while working through capturing other Pokémon in the Kanto and Johto areas.

Vickv: Is that really important right now?

Professor Oak: As a Pokémon Researcher it is Essential! Do not underestimate the usefulness of the Pokedex when it comes to dealing with Evil Teams. As Champion of Indigo League you will have need of some of those gifts before too long. I suggested getting back to the importance of training your other Pokémon, and completing the Regional Dex.

Vickv sighed. V: Alright, Professor.



Entralink Research Facility:


Cathy danced in place as she changed into her cute teacher’s outfit. Cathy: Great, another class. Now to head over to Fiore to summon the students. I hope they finished their reading, or else. Cathy slapped her thigh with a thick old school teacher’s ruler. Her eyes watered. Cathy: Ouchies! No wonder they stopped letting teachers spank students with these for failing to learn. Cathy dropped the ruler. Cathy: I’ll just glare at them sternly, that always worked for me when I was a student.


Saffron City Fighting Dojo:


Brock: What are we all doing here?

Agent Mismagius: This will be the perfect place to destroy the Champion’s will, then Misdreavous and I shall claim her mind, body and soul. Fu, fu, fu, fu!

Brock: I get that, but why are we literally in the easiest place for the authorities to find us?

Agent Mismagius blinked. AM: Oh, that, well I wanted us to be here because…

Falkner: Halt, evil doers!

Pryce: Don’t be so aggressive, Boy.

Clair: You! You have taken over the minds of these Gym Trainers. You are despicably evil!

Lt. Surge: Wait a minute! How did they know we were serving the glory of Team Augury?

Sabrina smirked as she glared at Whitney and cracked her whip.

Lt. Surge blinked. LS: Stupid question, you sent them a message, didn’t you?

Sabrina giggled. Sabrina: It was part of what the Mistress desired.

Agent Mismagius grinned. AM: And now!

Misdreavous rose. Misdreavous: Missssssssssssssssssssssssssssss!

Whitney: Ahhhhhhh, ghosts, my Miltank can’t hit that!

Jasmine: But, Rollout is effective against Ghosts.

Whitney: It is?

Chuck: Enough of this stupidity! You can’t stand up to all of Johto’s Gym Leaders, come peacefully, or die!

Morty: Uncool, dude, we’re not here to kill anybody. They are our fellow Gym Leaders after all.

Chuck: Not them, her! Chuck pointed at Agent Mismagius.

Janine tossed a smoke pellet onto the floor. Janine: This has gone on long enough! Mistress, do what you intend!

Agent Mismagius grinned and flickered briefly in place as Misdreavous faded in and out rapidly affecting the Johto Leaders before they could mount a defense. When the smoke cleared all six leaders were kneeling before her.

Bugsy: What is thy bidding, my Mistress?

Agent Mismagius: Stop quoting Star Wars for one, and help me track down that annoying Leader from Viridian. He’s been absent and we need him to complete the set.

Pryce: Oak’s young whippersnapper won’t stand a chance, come on lads! Let’s be off. Pryce grabbed Falkner and Brock and dashed out of the building.

Clair: Whitney, where the hell did you get that outfit from?

Whitney stood posed in a sexy costume different from her regular garb. Whitney: Fu, fu, fu! Sabrina had it, I shall now serve the Mistress and not be so pathetically wimpy. Or a snivelling cry baby, I’m going to be HARDCORE! Whitney struck a pose as a wind machine turned on behind her. Where it came from Clair couldn’t say. But it made the skin tight jumpsuit with matching cape ripple and billow.

Clair sighed. Clair: Couldn’t you have given her a better personality when you made her part of Team Augury’s master plan?

Agent Mismagius groaned and rubbed her temples. AM: Just go find that damn jerk of a grandson and stop giving me a Headache!

Clair bowed. Clair: As you command, Mistress.

Once all the Gym Leaders left Agent Mismagius sighed and collapsed into a chair Misdreavous brought for her. AM: Why do Gym Leaders always have such stupidly annoying personality quirks? I can just see Oak’s Grandson once we finally do get him, he’s going to be a lecherous beast, with a smarmy condescending attitude. I wish we could just skip him, but he’s too powerful to leave on his own.

Misdreavous nuzzled against her briefly.

Agent Mismagius smiled and patted her old friend. AM: Thanks, at least this plan worked as intended. I can’t believe how easily it was to get all six of Johto’s Gym Leaders. Maybe a little too easy, I hope someone or something isn’t setting us up for a major failure. Arceus be damned if that’s the case.



Arceus Realm:


Grinning pleased with himself NuzLocke Beta’s Arceus Knight turned to face his master. AK: We’ve done it. If Miradow B is to be defeated all of the Gym Leaders must be united against a common foe.

Arceus nodded briefly.

AK: Sooooo, now what? I’m still relatively new to this gig and, well honestly I think we’re a little ahead of schedule.

Arceus turned his head and glanced at the distant shadowy image of darkness beginning to encroach upon Unova.

AK: Oh. Should I be heading over there to keep an eye on things?

Arceus shook his head.

AK: Ok. I’ll be ready though when you do want to send me out that way. Team Augury is currently divided, should they succeed in any of their plans we could see the failure of all our hopes. Fortunately, we have the Rainbow Warrior on our side.

Arceus nodded once again before he settled back down to rest. Expending his powers to prevent Deathtoll from getting into this dimension was draining him, hence why he was limiting when he spoke through this avatar of his power. Fortunately his knight was perceptive enough with his telepathic O-Power.

Setting up within NuzLocke Beta’s portion of his realm allowed him to keep tabs on all of the key players. But this form was limited in how much he could do. Hopefully his main power in Locke Dimension wasn’t being too taxed. Deathtoll’s influence in Nuz Dimension was already causing ripple effects.

But there was still one wild card out there. Desiradow may yet prove useful in the grand scheme of things. Only time would tell though if she became a great force for good, or for evil.


To Be Continued…

 

Nuz/Soul/WedLocke Interlude Part 2: Test Time Cometh



*Cathy twirled happily to face her class, which had gotten much smaller all of a sudden.*

Aaron: Here we go again.

Willow: I was just having a wonderful dream too.

Nina: Uh, this place is a lot less crowded than last time.

*Cathy nodded* Cathy: Totally, what’s the dealio?

Arceus Knight: We decided to limit how many trainers are allowed to attend. Chad is already out of time when he is brought here, and Marco has suffered greatly. This is to be your class size going forward, when others are ready, then they will be allowed to attend. Not before.

*Cathy pouted* Oh fine.

The Arceus Knight vanished and time began moving again.

Juliette: Ummm, what are we going to learn this time?

*Cathy’s eyes gleamed as she whirled around and pointed her finger at Juliette* Cathy: Today is Test Day!

*Various groans filled the room.*

Cathy: Didn’t you read the first chapter?

July: Oh yes, I love History, in fact I’ve read ahead.

Aaron: I’m currently inhabiting my wife’s mind.

Willow: I’m teaching our daughter how to tap into Hex Maiden powers.

Juliette: I thought it was all a weird dream and had to deal with some perv trying to get pictures of me!

*Cathy gasped* Cathy: Did you slap him silly for it?

*Juliette blushed* Juliette: I promised myself I’d put him in the hospital if we ever met again.

Nina: Totally should, what a perv.

*Juliette nods*

*Cathy grinned* Cathy: Ok, so we’re going to take a test then, but it’s not going to be graded. I just want to see that you’re retaining the knowledge of the chapters I ask you to read.



One Test Later


Cathy: I don’t… How did you even get a score of negative twenty-two? *Cathy stared at Nina in shock*

*Nina cried* Nina: I don’t knooooooow!!!!

*Juliette patted her friend on the shoulder in sympathy*

*July also gave her friend an encouraging hug*

*Aaron glowered at Cathy*

*Willow chuckled briefly* Willow: Looks like we need to do something about your retention, Nina.

*Nina sobbed miserably*

*Cathy sighed* Cathy: Ok, fine, whatever. We’ve got a lot of work to do. Especially you, Nina. Now for today’s lesson. *Cathy adjusted the hem of her skirt then tapped a portion of her desk, a huge machine popped out from underneath it.*

*Aaron gasped* Aaron: Is that a Time Capsule?

Cathy: This is a modified Time Capsule, it uses technology from Nuz Dimension to put someone into a modified simulated environment allowing you to experience anything a trainer of the past did. With this. *Cathy held up a Pokedex Memory Card* However we’re not doing that today, because it would take wayyyy too long. Instead I’m going to show you the last recorded moments of a Champion of my home dimension.

*Nina slowly stopped sniffling* Nina: What power did they have?

*Cathy chewed her bottom lip* Cathy: Uh. I’m not entirely sure if Champion Powers existed before the merger, so I don’t know if they had a power or not.

*Aaron eyed her suspiciously* Aaron: What merger?

Cathy: The merger of a Nuz and Locke Dimension, it’s covered in Chapter One and Two of your text, so get to reading! *Cathy stomped her foot before inserting the memory card into the Time Capsule*

The image of a young trainer was shown on the screen, strong, handsome and dressed to impress.

*Nina drooled a little* Nina: Well, I know what I want Taka G to wear the next time I see him now.

*Aaron cringed slightly after hearing that.

*Juliette turned her nose up* Juliette: Can’t you focus at all, Nina?

*Aaron glowered at Cathy for giving his daughter ideas, until the next image showed what happened to said trainer.* Aaron: Oh my Arceus, that… did that guy just get cut in half by a Wild Scizor?

*Nina wailed and covered her eyes* Nina: GAH! My eyes!

*Juliette whimpered*

*July almost threw up, but somehow didn't and might have fainted if she wasn't trying so hard not to.*

*Cathy hit pause and rewound the scene* Cathy: This is actually important, try to ignore the gore. The Wild Scizor did not kill him, pay attention to the energy here. *Cathy pointed to one side of the screen*

*The group watched again, this time seeing a sickly purple and red energy wave coming from off camera and bisecting the trainer at the waist. Blood and guts oozed everywhere.*

*Cathy was desensitized to this by now, having watched it so many times with Professor Ash* Cathy: That is what happens when Nuz and Locke Dimensions merge. It generates a very deadly and chaotic energy, the problem is this energy does not appear once and then vanish. It forms sporadically. Everywhere and at any time. Professor Ash studied this energy extensively, he deduced that it was somehow linked to Infinite and Rainbow Energy, two sources of Energy you should be more than familiar with. *Cathy grew mournful* It took out a lot of trainers and Pokémon before we managed to isolate and contain the effect. Which is explained in your text in Chapter 3, please read that next and re-read Chapter One and Two before our next class.

Aaron: That’s it! You show us horrible psyche damaging imagery of someone being killed and you ship us back? *Aaron got to his feet prepared to do something*

*Cathy nervously trembled, but stood firm* Cathy: No! That is not it. Remember, exposure to Fiore here helps sooth your body and soul. The battle against Deathtoll is equally horrifying, your minds need some chance to recuperate. So for the rest of the lesson. *Cathy turned and smiled gently as she turned to Juliette* Why don’t you start by telling us a little bit about what you remember about Dawnyboy?

*Juliette teared up slightly, but smiled and began to speak…* Juliette: Well I don’t know a whole lot, he was a popular Bard and everybody loved him. Then someone assassinated him. *Her eyes lit up hopefully* Do you think you could tell me stuff about my grandfather?

*Cathy sweatdropped* Cathy: Um, well I could, but Fiore won’t let you remember everything. And I’m kind of a total stranger to your entire Dimension. So really, it isn’t my place to tell you everything, but I know you’ll learn more about him in your journey, and I’m sure there are others closer to him with wonderful stories to tell.

*Juliette sighed, but smiled* Juliette: Ok, I understand.

*Cathy turned to the others* Cathy: So… how about we try to help Aaron next?

*Aaron opened his mouth to say something, but everyone suddenly vanished.*

*Cathy looked around and sighed.* Cathy: No fair! I didn’t give them the complete expectations for the next lesson plan yet. *Glares up towards where Arceus might be looking in on her then sighs.* Oh well, I’m sure it’ll be fine.

To Be Continued.

 

Kantonian Wonder part 10: "Power War: Part 1"

Spoiler: Darkinfinity interlude

*Galar, Shira's home, late night*
*Both DI and Shira are passed out, a total of 49 glasses lay on the table with them*
*Ralphi comes in with a few blankets, covers them, then counts the glasses*
Ralphi: *points at each* Hm.Hm. Hm... *pulls out a chart from her pocket, checks*

notes: 10 glasses or under = No coffee
11 - 21 glasses = Light, creamy at 7:00
22 - 33 glasses = Dark with sugar at 7:30
34+ = Black, no sugar at 9:00.

*Ralphi makes a note, puts it on the fridge and heads to bed*

If this doesn't tell you how often Shira gets drunk, I don't know what does. Good girl, Ralphi. Can't wait.

Following the morning in the last part, the group wakes up after another "Visit" from that Cathy fellow. Willow is more convinced that it's a side effect from her magic interfering with the Dagger's power, but Aaron, Nina and July feel otherwise. After preparing for the trip up through Route 14 to 11, they head out.

*Meanwhile, Pallet town*
*Felix finishes his bandages, and heads out of the lab to meet May and the twins for another training session*
Felix: *Sighs as Jolt jumps off his shoulder for training* .....Why am I doing this?... I should be helping the Professor for what I owe him...
May: *pops out her Swampert* -Because you also owe my little girl for saving your life, and as my husband says. "Support comes in many forms". This form being that you can keep up with her!
Artemis: Besides, You're pikachu is also helping with research with the Z-crystal Bill gave you.
Apollo: *nods in agreement*
Felix: True.... *looks around* huh? Is....that normal around here?
*The others look. It's like time froze*
Artemis: *Fixated on a single leaf motionless in the air* No...Not at all
Go: Yeah, sorry about that.
*Felix jumps away from the voice behind him and readies himself*
Felix: Who the hell are you?!
May: Hold it. Judging from the armor, You're another Arceus Knight, right?
Felix: An Arceus...Knight??
Go: That is Correcto. RK or Squire would've been here, but they're busy at the moment. Anyways, there's something that I need- *Claps, then points* You three to do!
Apollo: Okay, I'm listening.
Artemis: Me, too.
Felix: ...I don't know what's going on. *Begins walking away* but I'm not doing any favors for anyone that I have no idea is-
Go: You want to help July? *he stops* Because if you walk away, there's a good chance she's going to die...
Felix: *Turns around* ...Fine. What is it?

* Later, at the further end of Route 13*
Nina: *Holding a history book* Hmmmm..... GAH! Why do I need to learn history?! This stuff is boring and it doesn't matter!
July: It matters a lot! People need to learn from the past to prevent making the same mistakes in the present!
Willow: That's right. *Looks over at Kasantra drinking a bottle of ketchup* Speaking if which. *Takes it* Where did you even get this?! You're supposed to lay off while you're training!
Kasantra: ....I MAAAYBE zapped back to Kalos for a moment and took it....

*Meanwhile, Kalos*
*Charlotte checks the fridge for a drink before heading to Marco's*
Charlotte: Let's see... Orange juice... milk... *Sees a small box with a "Soory :3" on it* ...Uuuhhh...

Willow: *Sighs* I still don't understand how Aaron had you in check for so long
Aaron: (Sometimes I wonder that myself.. )
*As they continue, they feel a sudden chill in the air*
ROB: Temperatures Decreasing.
Nina: *Shivers* Why is it so cold? I thought it wound be a sunny day out?
July: *Remembers the feeling* Oh no. *turns* Guys, look!
*A large fog has been following them*
Willow: That's....odd.
July: This is what that guy that attacked Felix used! *Cinimin jumps from her hat and readies*
Cinimin: Eev!
Nina: Okay, well whoever this guy is, he isn't going to expect this! *Pops Monika out*
Kasantra: *Stretches* This may be overkill, but I want to test how much stronger I go-
*Before she finishes the sentence, she freezes under a dark purple aura*
July: Huh? Are you okay? Hey, Ni- *She looks, sees that Nina, Willow, Kasantra and Monika are all standing still covered in the aura*
Aaron: (What the h***'s going on?! Willow!)
Destiny: (Come on! answer!)
Willow: (I.....I don't)
HOUND: Girl....You are my next target.

*From the mist, July sees two silhouettes approaching, one of The HOUND, the other of a crazed looking woman, who's left hand is emitting the same aura around her friends*
Hel: See, little Hound? It would've been difficult for you to do this alone. Deal with the girl. I'll keep these magic users still until you're finished.
HOUND: Understood. *Pops out a new Frostbite*
July: I...I won't back down! I'll protect you! *Pops out Charly as well*...You guys can do this!
*Charly roars and Cinimin begins glowing with fire*
*The battle begins, gets away from the current spot *

*Hel walks closer to the once spellbound*
Hel: I know you can hear me, Descendant. *Approaches Willow, her eyes are fearful* I was informed by what has transpired since my capture. Including about how my love slit your throat in a glorious mannet. *She raises her right hand* What I want to know. *puts it on Willow's head* Is how YOU WALK AMONGST THE LIVING YET AGAIN! *Black energy seeps in, Aaron and Destiny scream in pain*
*She lets go. Her sadistic smile widens bigger*
Hel: My, oh my! So the Dagger's to blame...Switched spots with the failure of a hero... *She looks over at the battle, Charly and Cinimin are struggling hard* ...Once that girl is disposed of. I'll gift you to His greatness as a Welcoming gift. I'll get to see him feast on your power in person... *looks at Nina* and as for your "durable" daughter... I'm sure she'll become an excellent chewtoy for the Beasts I summon.
Aaron: (THE ONLY THROAT GETTING SLIT IS YOURS IF I GET OUT OF HERE, YOU FILTHY C***!! HOW DARE YOU!? I WILL END YOU!!!!)
*She simply continues to smile as she waits for the slaughter to finish*

*Cinimin falls back after a hard it*
July: No!
*Cinimin stumbles to get up*
*Frostbite uses an Ice beam, clashes with Charly's flamethrower to protect Cinimin*

Hel: It shouldn't be much longer. *turns back to Willow, See's she's filled with anger* Hmm... Now that I think of it, *looks at Nina* Maybe I should make her a slave for him? Wiping all thoughts in her, only to serve his evety whim? *Something flickers in the corner of her eye* Huh? *Looks where it came from, Monika* ...What is this ugly creature any- *Monika looks right at her with blood red eyes* WHAT?!
*Monika begins glitching herself viciously to break free*
Hel: *begins walking back* That's...Impossible! My spell should render Magic-bound Creature immobile!
*Monika finally frees herself, revealing she evolved into a Porygon-Z in the process*
*Hel steels herself by summoning another Frostbite to deal with this*
*Monika quickly blasts it with a Hyper beam, knocking it quite a ways as well as throwing Hel off balance*
Hel: HGHUU!! Huh? *Notices her grip on the spell is gone*
*Willow quickly uses the dagger to switch back with Aaron*
Aaron: You....are so DEAD! *He heads forward, only to get detered by the Frostbite*
Kasantra: NO, YOU DON'T! *Strikes it with an Iron Tail*
Hel: HOUND! UNLEASH THE OTHER BEASTS!!!
HOUND: *sees the others free* As you command. *He tosses 4 Flare balls into the air*

Out of these balls, The strongest Flare Beasts that have haunted the past return. Skullyard, A large bug/ghost Roach Flare beast with a shell resembling tombstones and skulls. Terrascorch, an Anklyosaurus featuring grass and fire across it's back. Aaron and Kasantra recognize them right away.

*July joins the other's side*
July: That's them...Aren't they...
*Kasantra begins heating up*
Aaron: Indeed... The original Flare Beasts.
Nina: I....I'm scared...

*Hel stand next to HOUND, smiles*
*The 3 pairs of Flare Beasts roar*

To be Continued.

Wow...This was MUCH longer than I thought it would be. A war is about to go down. Get ready for next time, everyone!

 

Kalos Nuzlocke day 6 onward and forward to a Rock Hard Gym and more dark plots.

Late night as day 5 passed into day six two watchers observe two strange glowing lights with in the tent Juliette shares with Domi each approximately an hour apart one is a pokemon who senses there is no harm and his partner to be is safe and another watches without understanding and reports in.

Stellar hq ealy the following morning

Faraday: -reads the night reports- So it happened again. -considers what to do for a moment then summons Macabre and one his engineers, a rail thin fellow with a handlebar mustache and goatee -

Gadgetz: you called boss? The safe houses are nearly good to go and i was prepping the team i am to take to Galar to set up the back up Hq.

Macabre: I am here , what is the hurry? -dislikes he had to rush his morning routine-

Faraday: excellent Gadgetz, as to why i called the anomaly that was reported with subject J has occurred again. As we lost the tracker we were unable to get any readings or visual data.

Macabre: well that gives us one slim bit of important data , it is not a one time occurance, what ever it is.

Gadgetz: Shame they smashed it , it was a fine piece of work, so whats to be done now?

Faraday:Macabre is correct. What I want is for the two of you to work together to devise and build a man portable sensor device that can get readings from a distance on the anomaly, since it is likely to occur again. I know we cannot expect a miracle but any data we can record will be better than what we have now. Macabre you know what kinds of data will be most useful, Gadgetz you know how to construct equipment to record what we need. combine your talents and get it done. Dismissed.

They nod and get to work with our complaint, even Macabre says nothing as he knows the sooner the anomaly is explained the sooner he can get his hands on Juliette.

Back on the beach

Juliette and the others rise early and Juliette and Jaime prepare a simple breakfast of coffee and Pan Perdu* and after the meal is finished and the fire extinguished they clean up the campsite then they head out for Cyllage City.

*French toast

Juliette and Domi took their time walking up the beach giggling as they remembered last year when their families spent a week at this beach and how they frollicked in the surf and how Juliette had her bikini bottom attacked by a Luvdisc. Not long after Juliette caught a Luvdisc she named Amour. Soon they reached the city and spotted the clothes shop and dashed for it racing past Reggie who was fishing for pokemon.

Reggie: Oi girls and clothes.

After an hour of trying on outfits JUliette bough a blue and white crop top that exposed her belly button , in part because her parents never would have allowed it. she also bought some cute pants to wear with it and left the shop wearing it, Domi bought a cute sundress and also left wearing it.

They proceeded to the cafe and as they approached Juliette was stunned to see her family coat of arms displayed above the entrance.

JUliette: Why is that there?

Domi: I dunno , let us go find out.

They went in and found the entire place was decked out like a museum to her grandfather with photos, gold records, commemorative coins that were sold to support Dawnyboy's favorite charities after his passing and even a set of his bag pipes which puzzled JUliette mightily as she had been told her grandfather was buried with his pipes.

Juliette: those must be fake -pointing at the pipes- grandpa was buried with his and i never heard he had more than one set.

Domi: Nor have I, maybe ... no ..i have no clue.

Pierre : -walks over- grandpa? -looks at Juliette and then checks something on his smart phone and squees- you are Juliette Mactavish yes?

Pierre: I am delighted to meet the Bard's granddaughter. My name is Pierre and I was and still am your grandfather's biggest fan, I was able to meet him once -point to a photo of a teenager and twenty something Dawnyboy.- I cried like a baby the day he was taken from us. then i turned my cafe into this museum. -shakes Juliette's hand-

JUliette: I am pleased to meet you Pierre but I hate to be the bearer of bad news but your pipes are likely fake and i know my grandfather's pipes were buried with him.

Pierre: Yes I know, This set is genuine, you see he used for a single concert in Galar when he was on world tour before settling down with his beloved in Kanto. his main set had been stolen so he he acquired this set and used it just that one time as his set was recovered not long after the concert. He donated this set to be auctioned off to help raise funds for a shipment of food and medical aid to Ransei back when its wars still raged. I won the auction and now they are displayed here. I could sell it for fortune but no amount of money would be enough for me to part with it.

Domi: Ah more we did not know about your grandpapa!

Juliette: Yes, I am learning so much about him on this journey.

Pierre insisted on them eating for free while regaling them with stories about Dawnyboy and it was several hours later they went to the gym .

Grant ( now an older distinguished man with a streak of white in his closely cropped hair. ) Welcome to Cyllage city gym, home of rock hard pokemon and even harder force of will. shall we begin?

Juliette: yes lets.

They battle and after a tough battle Juliette emerged triumphant.

Grant : well done take this badge and tm -gives-

Juliette: thank you .

They leave the gym and suddenly a black and red feather drifts down in front of Juliette who sudden is over come by an urge to grab it and does.

Juliette : where did this feather come from?

Domi: I do not know but look it is not just a feather , i think it is a quill!

Juliette: -looks- it is , how unusual. -carefully puts in her bag- lets go we are supposed to meet the guys.

They meet up with the boys and after trading stories they order pizza for dinner then after a leisurely supper they call it a night.

Squire: -watches from afar- She has it now, as i expected she was drawn to it. Lord Arceus is correct Juliette is meant to be the new Chronicler. The first in 3,000 years. I wonder how she will react to what she may learn if she accepts her destined role.

 

(Upon hearing about the Battle Competition to obtain Shiny Tapu Fini, Chad bursts out the door, trampling Kukui again, yeeting Hau all the way to Aether Paradise, and getting on Zygarde and heading breakneck at Mach 5 to Poni Island)

 

Kantoniam Wonders "Power War: Part 2"



In the skies of Kanto somewhere between Pallet Town and Fuchsia City, flying across in high speeds are a pair of Legendary pokemon. A Reshiram named Helios carrying Apollo and Felix and a Zekrom named Selene carrying Artemis and Z the Zeraora rush to the spot Go told them to. Apollo and Artemis explains the connection with the Knights on the way.

Felix: *A bit dumbstruck* Are you sure about that? They could easily be just another villain group or something.
Apollo: Extremely unlikely! They've been helping us out for years in ways that defy logic. Heck, Z over there is a result of that. You really got to have faith in Arceus.
Felix: I'll be more willing to believe if this stuff is true..... Because if that guy was lying, there will be hell to pay for making me fear for July's life.
Artemis: I just hope nothing happens before we get there. Because I have a feeling it already started.

*Meanwhile, on Route 13*
*A large Fire Blast explodes from a single Terrascorch, creating a large cloud*
*Kasantra jumps out of it in Rage Mode, although her eyes remain being blue instead of Silver or Red*
*She quickly jumps left, then up, avoiding the swift Shadow Claw tag team of the two Skullyards*
Kasantra: Damn it.... I know I can take one by myself, but 3? *looks at where Aaron and the others are* HEY! WE NEED A PLAN!!! *She then instinctively zaps downward to avoid another Fire Blast*

*Aaron has activated his spear's energy shield around them while Greenshine, Jenga and Monika focus on the other Flare Beasts*
*July is tending Cinimin and Charly's wounds*
Aaron: Kasantra's right. We can't keep up at this rate. Nina. *Huh?* Can you use that spell that returned the Beasts to their natural realms?
Nina: Uhhh.... *She tries it real quick, but to no avail* O.O Nope. I think it only works with Beasts that I summoned, and-and I'd try to summon some m-my self b-but- *She begins stammering in fear*
July: *tosses the empty Full Restore* Nina, Please stay focused! R.O.B. Play, Despacito!
*Despacito begins playing and Nina begins to calm down*
Aaron: I don't think summoning more will help. *He focuses on the Skullyards just barely keeping up with Kasantra and Monika, along with the power the Terrascorch and Frostbites are putting out* I can tell that these Beasts are stronger than the ones prior. We need alternatives...
July: Maybe there's a spell that can return other Beasts back to their home? That would make sense.
Nina: *Takes a big breath and begins chanting in the books to look for something like that*.......
...No good. There are a few that are close. but not what we need.
Willow: (Aaron, There's something you need to tell Willow! She can- )
*Greenshine's Ice Beam fails to protect Jenga from a Fire blast and it is nearly dead*
Aaron: Damn it! *Quickly returns Jenga* GO, OMEGA-A!! *Omega-C in Lunar wing form flies out* Moonghiest Beam! Do your best! *Turns to Nina* Listen, Do what you must! Try and figure out a way to combine those spells or make a new one so we can get out of this!
Nina: C-combine spells?! Make a new one?! Is that a thing?!
Aaron: Your mother says it's easy, but requires time. You just need to focus on similarities between existing spells and work from there.
Nina: B-but I can't do that! I'm not good with this kind of stuff! I-
Aaron: Stop doubting yourself! You can do it! I believe in you! You just got to believe in yourself! *Nina still looks doubtful*
July: I'll help you however I can, just tell me about the spells and either me or R.O.B will figure it out!
Nina: Okay...*takes another big breath and heads to the pages*

Hel: *She was smiling sadistically until she notices that Nina and July are going through the books* Hmm...I don't like that. Hound. Have your beasts focus on them instead. They're up to something and must be prevented from doing so!
HOUND: Agreed. FOCUS ON THE TARGET!!!

*Kasantra dodges a Signal beam, but then notices the Skullyards are walking away*
Kasantra: Huh? *sees where they're going* Oh, crap!
*She heads off to stop them, Starting with a hard Iron tail to the first, then Turn-skipping to strike the other in the same way, stopping in front of them*
*These were critical hits, shattering the shells on top of them*
Kasantra: Ha! Nice! *She then hears the shells crunching and returning to normal, shivers* Ugh! THAT'S SO GROSS! WHY DO THEY MAKE THAT SOU- AH! *She dodges the first Shadow ball, but is struck by the second* Grr... That hurt..... *She begins to heat up, faintly feeling a familiar heat....* Huh? (Nevermind that...)

*Meanwhile, Greenshine, Omega-A and Monika fend off the Terrascorch and the Frostbite the best they can, but one Frostbite breaks between them and begins striking the shield next to July and Nina*
Aaron: *Feeling the tension on the shield* Damn it! July, Nina! You have to brace yourselves!
*July finishes healing Charly and Cinimin, they stand ready*
July: R.O.B. Keep helping Nina! We'll hold it off. I'll keep you safe! I swear it! *The shield begins to crack* (I swear it on my life.....)
*Charly readies a flamethrower while Cinimin heats up for a Sizzly Slide*
*The shield shatters and disappears faster than she expected*
*The Frostbyte swiftly dodges the attack and lunges at July*
*Time slows at the gapping jaw slowly approaches her*
Jolt: *Tossed by Z* PIKA!!!! *An extremely hard Volt tackle strikes the Beast before it could connect, sending it across the battle field*
July: O.O Jolt?
*She then hears the explosive attacks of Blue Flame and Bolt Strike collide with the other Beasts, followed by Helios and Selene landing next to our heroes*
Hel: What!?!?
HOUND: More targets....

*Felix, Apollo and Artemis quickly approach July and the others*
July: Felix?! What are-
Felix: No time. Gameplan. Now!
Aaron: Willow is working on a spell to return these Beasts to their realm, but we need time to ready everything.
Artemis: *To Felix* We told you the Knight was right.
Apollo: *Sees Hel* Huh. The picture did add twenty pounds.

*Kasantra stumbles a bit, Z hits her with a Thunder, healing her thanks to Volt Absorb*
Z: Meow. [You good?]
Kasantra: *Looks at Z with big eyes, first time seeing another Zeraora* Meow. [Y...yeah.]
*Z nods and rushes back to Apollo*
*Kasantra stares a bit, shakes her head, then pops next to Aaron*

Felix: So the plan is to hold them off? Fine. Anything if it means that b****** goes down. *Focuses on HOUND*
HOUND: A-FAILURE.... YOU SHALL DIE HERE....ALONG WITH THE OTHERS
Aaron: THE ONLY ONES DYING HERE IS YOU TWO!!

The battle resumes, this time being a bit more even, with the Beast still with the upper hand.. Aaron begins trying to recharge his shield while the others focus on the mission. While The twins keep striking critical hit Dragon Pulse attacks on the Terrascorch, but regenerate as if nothing happen. Greenshine, Omega-A and Monika keep striking at the Frostbites to keep them busy
Jolt remains with the trainers, occasionally serving as backup health for Z and Kasantra while they face the Skullyards.


*Nina grabs three seeds from her bags and begins chanting*
July: Will that be the key?
Nina: Yeah. These will act as lightning rods of sorts for the spell. The only problem I can think of is making sure they remain on the Beasts. We'll also need to chose which ones stay.
Cinimin: Eev! Evoi! *Jumps up and down as if she knows she can do it*
July: Cinimin? Huh? *Feels the remaining two O-powers glow on her shoulder*

*July puts a small pouch around Cinimins neck and tells the others the plan*
Aaron: Sounds good. KASANTRA! *Pop*
Kasantra: Yeah?
Aaron: Bring Cinimin to three of the bigger beasts so she can plant these seeds on them.
Kasantra: Um..okay. *Cinimin jumps on her back* Ready?
Cinimin: Eev!
*Kasantra then rushes between the battle, swiftly dodging the various attacks and jumps onto one of the Terrascorchs*
*Ciminim pulls a seed out of the pouch and spits it onto the Beast with a Bouncy Bubble/Sappy seed Combo*
*Repeat with the Terrascorch and a Skullyard*

*They pop back next to the trainers*
Kasantra: And done! *puts Cinimin down* Now if you'll excuse me, there's a few beasts that need punching! *rushes off*
July: Okay, good. Now, once Nina finish the spell, focus on the Frostbites. Got it?
*The other nod*
Nina: *Begins chanting*
Felix: If this spell could work, then why didn't use more seeds?
Artemis: It's probably the most she can do without bringing harm to herself. Magic takes a lot out of you. Marco can attest to that.
*Nina's right hand begin glowing a pink/purple mist, just as the planted beasts do*
Hel: *feels her bound magic from the Beasts being stripped from her* Huh? *Looks at Nina* You! What are you doing?!
Nina: *Smiles* With a snap of my fingers, half of your "Pets" shall disappear. *She readies the snap* BEGONE, THOTS! *snaps*
*The three are suddenly pulled into their home through the mist*
*The strain on her bond causes Hel to kneel in pain*
Felix: *Looks at Nina with a bit of disgust* Arceus...Damn...memes....
Nina: What? It was now or never.
Artemis: Everyone, focus! There's still three left!
Nina: Oh! Speaking of which, I have an Idea! This should end that Skullyard in one hit!
*As she begins explaining, Hel stands back up, looking P***ed*
Hel: My...pets.... I'll show them! I'll *Zap* Summo... *Sees that Kasantra zapped her right in front of Aaron* O.O
Aaron: *Holding back just enough anger, Backhands her aside the head* BI***!!!!
*The hit is enough to render her unconcious, Aaron begins restraining himself from going on top and ending her*

The HOUND seeing that Hel was knocked out, orders the attack of the remaining Beasts, This time, The battle is on the Trainers' side, but they beasts won't stay down.

Nina: -and then Kasantra unleashes it all with an Inferno overdrive! Sound good?
*Everyone sounds a bit concerned*
Apollo: Look, I can understand Using the Electric attacks, but bith Fusion Bolt AND Flare?
Kasantra: Don't worry! I'm extremely sure I can take it all! *Gets into position* Besides, Fire is just slower Electricity! Maybe it could even trigger what I'd been looking for!
July: ...That's not untrue...
Aaron: Well, if she believe she can, than so do i. GREENSHINE! THUNDERBOLT ON KASANTRA
Apollo: Helios! Fusion Bolt! Z, Thunder!
Artemis: Selene! Fusion Flare!
Felix: Jolt! Thunderbolt!
*All the Pokemon turns from their current position and hit Kasantra with all of this power*
*The sounds of her straining to contain it can be heard withing the plasma field, but after a few moments, she controls the power within a large sphere of power and rushes in toward the Beast*
Aaron/Kasantra: *Both Clutching the Firium Z* INFERNO OVERDRIVE!!!

*The attack strikes the beast in a pillar of blue Lightning and Fire, completely decimating it, as well as greatly injuring the Frostbites that were in the vicinity*
*The smoke subsides, Kasantea stands tall, but her fur...the fire around her... isn't red....*
Kasantra: Huh? *looks at her blue fur* Yes! IT WORKED! *She jumps out of the crater, much higher than she expected* Woah! Hehe!
Aaron: Kasantra! What is this?!
Kasantra: Remember that dream I talked about? THIS was the goal! I'm blue now! This form is much stronger than my Rage form, and faster, too! See? *See quickly, rushes towards one of the Frostbite, destroys it with a Fire punch. and jumps back. Stumbles* Agh! I need to practice with this, though.
Nina: That's awesome! Now that you're OP, destroy the last one so we can go!
Kasantra: Hmm...no.
Apollo: What!? What do you mean?
Aaron: Actually, I agree. *Looks at Hound and his injured Frostbite* I think THEY deserve to finish it. *Turns to see July and Felix moving in*

*Jolt and Cinimin Ready up, side-by-side*
Felix: *Readies Z-crystal* Hey, July..Remember those attacks you texted me?
July: *Shocked smile, readies her owned* You mean we can do it?!
Felix: ...Why not? JOLT!
July: CINIMIN!
July/Felix: VEEVEE VOLLEY/PIKA KAPOW!!!!!!
*Filled with Z-Energy, Jolt and Cinimin rush straight through the Beast, an explosive power erupts and ends it. The trainers have won*

*They begin to approach HOUND to arrest*
HOUND: I REFUSE CAPTURE.... *he rips of the Hazmat head section, revealing a near-mummified man*
Everyone: *Steps back* EUGH!
HOUND: *activates the bomb collar* My soul shall fuel him. The Great Deathtoll shall eliminate you all! *Aaron realizes that the back section is filled with more of the glowing orange gems and activates hit shield to protect everyone from the explosion*

*The shield lowers*
Apollo: Eugh...That might've been the most disgusting thing I ever seen.
Nina: I..I don't feel so good. *gags, then rushes behind a bush to throw up*
Felix: ....I swear nothing is normal when it come to yo- *Then is suddenly being bearhugged by July*
July: Felix....Thank you.... And I'm sorry.... If I didn't run off to call the police, you wouldn't of been hurt! I'm so sorry....
Felix: Uuuuhhhh.... That's...What are you doing?
Artemis: Hold on. You don't know what a hug is?
Felix: ...Not really.
Apollo: That's.....quite sad.
Nina: *Walks back early enough to hear that* (Yup...He's edgier than Taka G....)
Aaron: *Looking at the unconscious Hel, his anger is slowly getting the better of him*
Destiny: (Aaron, calm down. She's down and out)
Willow: (Everything is okay! Everyone is safe!)
Aaron: (But how long until she returns again? Endangers everyone? Endangers Nina?! You heard what she was willing to do!) *Grabs the dagger from his side* (SHE MUST PAY!)
Nina: *Turns* Dad, no!
*Aaron kneels to thrust into her chest. but is suddenly frozen*
Go: Yeah, sorry for stepping in, but that was getting obscene. *walks in from the forrest*

July: Um...yeah...thanks
Go: It's no biggy. *walks to Aaron* Man, you really need to chill, big guy. As for you. *picks up Hel*
*Felix sees Go, approaches*
Felix: You know, you might've helped back there, but I still don't trust you. How do I know you'll just use her for your own gains?
Go: Eh. I could understand that train of thought, but Arceus isn't one to deceive, unlike Leox's promise to Avalin. Both she and you deserved better.
Felix: *eyes widen in shock* H...How do....
Go: Arceus sees a lot, my amigo. Sometimes bad things happen, so better things can come from it later. You just got to have faith. Now if you'll excuse me. This little troublemaker is about to be judged for her crimes. *turns to Kasantra* Oh! Like that shade of Blue! later! *Vanishes*
....
Kasantra: I like him. *Returns to normal* So with that said. *Turns to Z* Meow. [Hey.]
July: Felix? Who did he-
Felix: I'll....text you later about it. I'm returning to Pallet Town now....It was good seeing you again.

After everything was settled, the Twins and Felix returned to Pallet Town with their pokemon, Aaron, after being unfrozen, switches spots back with Willow so she and Nina cam converse. The trainers headed back to Fuchsia City to rest up after the stressful day to finish the Professor's mission the following day. Kasantra is still super-hyped to begin training in her "Blue mode" for the next few weeks.

*Later that night, Felix and July texting*
Felix: So....the names he mentioned..... They were my original parents.
July: Really? What happened with them, anyway?
Felix: I'm...not really confortable saying much...just that my mother died shortly after having me, and my father being disgust that I wasn't the same beastial as him.
July: Oh. So your parents were different beastial kinds? Well, I won't push you anymore. Thank you for helping.
Felix: I owed you...and... Thank you, too. for saving me before.
*July looks at her phone, gasping at him saying thank you*
*They continue to text for a few more hours before heading to sleep*


To be continued.
Woo! The battle is over! and spoiler alert, I beat my main run. Now as for the Rainbow Rocket missions? That'll wait. Also, I'm super glad I squeezed in Kasantra's Blue mode. Been something in the pipeline for ages. I will say though, she'll have trouble triggering it for a while. Anyway, until next time!

 

Darkinfinity interlude.
Yeah, my brain hasn't focused on the next part of the Kantonian Wonders (most likely because I personally feel like I botched that part with Blue Mode because I was gettinh exhausted at that point and rushed) along with "other projects" bouncing in my head. Luckily there was just enough for a minor update with DI and Shira.

*Galar, Shira's home*
*9:01am*
*DI and Shira begin waking up from the table*
DI: *Holds head* Uuuuuuugh...Hangovers are a pain....
Shira: *Cuss'n up a storm, sniffs*
*Ralphi walks up and puts some black coffee on the table, both mugs and pot.*
DI: *grabs one* Ugh...Thanks. *Proceeds to drink*
*Ralphi nods and sits down*
DI:....You don't talk much, do you? *She shakes her head* ...I got to remind myself to get you something. *Takes another drink*
Shira: *Loudly puts her empty mug down* Ay. Now back to da stories. Ye left off after that Aaron blook fought a ranbow bird and Those Team Flare bastages showed up and pulled a b**** move an' snek attacked ya.
DI: Uhhh.... *Thinks a moment* Well, nothing much happened. Kasantra woke up from her coma, got knocked out by Deathtoll, used some human, Incineroar and her DNA and made me to kill Jaune and Cal. They lost, Jeanna told me what happened and what I am, and now I'm here. Oh, and that Deathtoll is inhabited by the Alpha Marshadow that was in Katrina...
Shira: Hmm... There's sumthin' ye aint tellin' me, Lil' White..... Why didja use thirdperson talk throughout until that one part?
DI: Well....That's because....I'm a clone. I'm not Katrina, Sans, or Kasantra....I'm nothing... I shouldn't exist at all- *head gets bonked with a cane* -Ah! That friggin hurt!!! Why the he- *bonked* AH!!
Shira: "Nuthin" me arse! If ye was truleh nuthin, Ya wouldn'ta felt that, Lil' White!
DI: That's not what I meant! I meant how my memories are lies! They're results of the clo- *bonked* OW!!!
Shira: Tauroshite! Ya saidja have incineroar and other human bits inya, rit? Where'r those thoughts?
DI: I...don't know.
Shira: Well'n maybe, just maybe, there's reason for dat!
DI: ...Maybe...
Shira: Ey! Remember te first time we met?
DI: Yeah... Giovanni the second sent me here to eliminate you, but I couldn't bring myself to do that for some reason. Then the guardian stepped in. After that, I'd show up every so often to relieve my stress and talk with you....I always felt...better here than anywhere else. I never found out why.
Shira: Magic runes, me lassie. Galar's covered in them. They muss've messed the Marshadow's mojo! Byda way, betcha didn't know the guardian was gonna killya too until I talked it outtavit.
DI: O.O No...I didn't.
Shira: Ay. Me gut told me it'll be best if ya lived, and now here ya are.
DI: Yeah... but I still don't get what you're- *bonk* OW!!!
Shira: Imma tryin' ta say that things don't go'in happen without reason. Perhaps Arceus want'n those memories to be there in the first place? A secon' chance to be the Lil' White that shoulda been? Or maybe it'll be you to finally give that daft bastage Marshadow the kicken it deserves?! It doesn't matter if you're clone, but it does with watcha do onwards! Are ye gettin' it yet?
DI: ....Yeah. I think I do.

*Raphi puts headache meds next to DI*
DI: ....You're really on top of things, aren't you, kiddo. *takes* Thanks again.
Shira: Now then. How'bout I share some of me own stories, eh?
DI: I guess it's only fair, although you already told me about you becoming champion.
Shira: Ah. Then this'll be a diffrent story. *To Raphi* Girl, get to ya room. There's about to be thing I don't watcha hearin.
*Raphi nods and heads to her room*
Shira: Now den. Growin' up, I was a beaut. Had tons'a blooks tryin' for me hand before I settled down wit Ken. Onev the first an more intrestin' ones was sum weirdo inna robe. Always talking about a farce or sumthin.
*She continues on*

*Meanwhile, Alola. Aether foundation*
*Jeanna and FG Chad are going over some final details*
FG Chad: Grrr....
Jeanna: What's wrong, dad?
FG Chad: I can't help the feeling that someone.....eh, it probably doesn't matter.
*They continue on*

 

NuzLocke Dimension Beta; Hearthome City Contest Hall:



Kwami hated that everyone was giving him such odd looks while he walked around in his uniform, he also hated that the Gym Leader wasn’t accepting challenges at the moment. What he hated the most however was the fact that he had somehow helped to save a little Buneary for somebody and now Tikki insisted they should accept their gratitude with thanks.

Zombizou pinged and whistled. Z: The Contest Hall will be filled with cute little Pokémon for everyone to see.

Kwami nodded. Kwami: Yeah, I haven’t heard much about contests honestly.

Tikki grinned and jiggled as she hopped up and down in excitement. Tikki: This is going to be so much fun.

Kwami wiped the nosebleed from his face and quickly turned away from the other Team Love member. K: Whatever, let’s get this over with.

Plagg ran up. Plagg: HEY KWAMI!

Kwami: Oh no!

*Loud crashing sounds as two bodies collided.*

Plagg: Totally nailed it.

Kwami growled from the ground Kwami: Get off of me!

Plagg hopped back up. Plagg: My bad. Hey, who’s the hottie?

Tikki wound up and smassssshed Plagg across the face. Tikki: My eyes are up here. Only Sensei Kwami may glare at this perfection for he and I are part of TEAM LOVE!

Kwami flinched.

Plagg sat back up. Plagg: What hit me? Oh right, let’s have a Pokémon Battle!

Kwami glared at Plagg. Kwami: I don’t have time for that now, I have to be at the Contest Hall.

Plagg tilted his head to the side. Plagg: Really? Oh yeah, I guess since your mom is there. Ok, we’ll fight later.



Mount Coronet; Hiding Place of Desiradow:


Desiradow sat reading from the Hexmaniac Spell Book. It had been interesting to meet with Willow in her dream, but now she was putting the copy she’d been left with to good use. It was important to get some information, specifically information on how to use her newfound Marshadow based abilities.

One of the spells was simple enough. It let her study the curious O-Power she’d developed for generating Revives. It changed her vision so she could observe as a Revive was generated. The excess energy infused in her body had mostly run out, but a few Revives occasionally popped out still.

Darkrai hovered nearby standing guard over her hiding place. Darkrai: Dar, dar, kra.

Desiradow glanced up in surprise. The image of something was hovering nearby. She wasn’t quite sure what it was first. Then she realized it was injured, whatever it was.

Desiradow held out a hand towards the figure. Desiradow: Mar, mar, shad, mar?

The thing emerged from the cavern entranceway. It was a type of Pokémon she was not familiar with. Her Roto-Dex was missing too, she’d searched through her pack fruitlessly. Until she recalled she might have left it behind with Lillie. Or it could have gone into hiding.

Either way the Pokémon remained a mystery to her, but she knew it was a Pokémon.

The Pokémon approached gracefully and lowered itself to the ground. It was hiding its true form behind some type of illusion; sensing that it was in pain, whatever it was. Desiradow raised her hand and smiled.

The mysterious Pokémon drew closer.

Desiradow reached into her pack and removed a Potion.

The Pokémon sensed her desire to help it and allowed her to spray her with the curious human concoction.

Desiradow smiled as she saw the Pokémon sigh in contentment. Desiradow: Arsh, Ad, Mar.

The Pokémon cooed briefly and rubbed a limb against her outstretched hand.

Darkrai eyed it suspiciously.

Marshadow floated briefly from her host’s shadow and stared menacingly at the mysterious Pokémon.

Ignoring the dangers around it the Pokémon settled down to have a quick nap. Its illusion clouding it safely from prying eyes, the young Zorua knew that it was safe now.



Contest Hall; Hearthome City:



Kwami’s Mom: Kwami!

Kwami: Mom!!!!

Kwami’s Mom grabbed her son into a tight hug and buried his face into her chest. Much to the dismay of Kwami.

Kwami: Mooooooom.

Kwami’s Mom: I breastfed you for five years, you have nothing to feel shameful about. Except maybe walking around in that ridiculous uniform. I thought I raised you better than that.

Tikki bounced forward and pulled Kwami away from his mom. Tikki: He and I are the new Team Love! T E A M L O V E!

Kwami’s Mom smirked. KM: Yes, I see. Anyway, it’s nice to see you’ve made it to Hearthome finally.

Kwami blinked. Kwami: Why are you here anyway?

Kwami’s Mom laughed. KM: Fu, fu, fu. I was asked to attend as a surprise judge for the contest. As a former champion of the Sinnoh Contest Hall they invited me recently. I accepted because I knew you’d be arriving eventually.

Kwami: Oh. Uh. Cool, I guess.

Kwami’s Mom’s eyes shone briefly with a hint of something more. KM: Come on, Kwami, let’s show you how to participate in Contests and make Poffins. It will help you in your quest.

Kwami: Wait, what? How????

KM: Fu, fu, fu, there’s more to being a part of Team Love than simply running around using the gifts of Wedlocke. If you don’t help your Pokémon enjoy themselves in fun new ways you’re going to find they might not be able to unlock their true potentials. Now, Kwami, come with me. I want to hear all about what you’ve been up to, also who your cute new friend is. Kwami’s Mom winked.

Tikki grinned and clapped her hands. Tikki: Yay! Contest Time.

Kwami: My life is hell.



To Be Continued…

 

Kalos Nuzlocke day 7: onward through the stones and through crystal caves.

Morning came and the group rose and made ready for the day and journeyed onward heading out on to Route ten where JUliette began to pass stones as they passed them then stopped and pointed at the twelfth stone from Cyllage city.

Juliette: this is the one, my papa proposed to my mother right beside this stone!

Domi: How romantic! But how do you know it is this one?

JUliette: Mother she told me , and it is marked by a heart my father etched into it -shows Domi-

Reggie: -watching from afar and thinks about what Juliette's father did when asking to marry his beloved and wonders how he might ask Juliette out. If he can find the courage.

The group soon moved on and JUliette caught a Golett she named Boo then the group moved off into Geosenge Town and explored it looking at the ruins of the doomsday device Team flare tried to resurrect many years back. A half hour and a snack later they moved on to route 11 where Juliette encountered a Lapras whose shell was colored purple and Gold.

JUliette: Skaldi? is that you?

Domi: Skaldi? you know this Lapras?

Sif: -shakes head and roars melodiously and drop a note and a pokeball painted to match her-

Juliette: -reads the note and smiles while calling Sif into her pokeball- yes i do My aunt Anne was given her mum, whose name is Skaldi and looks just like her when she was a girl. this is Sif Skaldi's daughter. My aunt sent her to me as a gift to help on my journey.

Domi: that was sweet of her.

JUliette agreed and they moved on down the route where JUliette caught a Chingling she named Tink then they entered Reflection cave.

Team Stellar Interlude:

Gadgetz: -presents the device- here you go boss, Macabre said he had things to attend to in his lab so i came alone with it , it has a range of twenty meters at maximum accuracy and up to 100 meters with accuracy of reading decreasing as you get further back. I'd recommend you have the field agents stay no further back than 30 meters at most. Line of sight isn't needed so long as it is trained on the target.

Faraday: -accepts it - Well done and i shall instruct our field agents with your recommendation. You may return to your preparations for the Galar operation.

Gadgetz nodded and left

Faraday: Now to get this to the agents shadowing Juliette. -sends for a courier as he writes up and instruction sheet-

- reflection cave-

The group split up as they explored the cave and soon Juliette and Domi were alone and Juliette caught the reflection of a man behind them and whispered to Domi

JUliette: there is a man behind us, act naturally and go around the corner i am going to jump him and get some answers.

Domi: smiled and winked then rounded the corner with Juliette.

JUliette set her self ready to pounce but moment before the man should have rounded the corner there was the sound of a bird cry and a man screaming and fleeing .

The girls raced around the corner but found little more than the man's hat which they examined.

Juliette: Team Stellar?

Domi: is that some kind of sports team or men's clothing maker?

JUliette: I have a bad feeling its something much darker and more dangerous than either. -throws down the hat and leads domi onwards. soon after she encounters a Wobbuffet that follows them so he catches it names it Teh Wobbe* .

Not long after they reach Shalour city and meet up with the others and after a filling supper of Coq au Vin** they settled down for the night as a courier hands off the device to an agent with a fresh and bloody scar atop his hattless head.

L'omberaile: - watching from afar - Lord Arceus will scold me for hurting a human but he was after my partner , that i cannot allow -flies off to Shalour City-

* Named after the first Wobbuffet I ever caught
** Chicken with wine

 

Chad: Oh yeah, the Sword/Shield Direct is tomorrow morning! That reminds me!

(Chad gets on the cell phone)

Chad: Yo, DB. Remember that time I bailed you out in the Tag Team tournament we were in? I’m calling in a favor. Bring your bagpipes and get here ASAP.

 

DB: alright i was wondering when you would call in that debt, on my way.

 

Kantonian Wonders part 11: "A chilling event"

*July is wandering in a dark area*
July: Hello?? Nina? Mrs.Willow? Cinimin?
*She continues onwards, passing by several strange boulders*
July: *Shivers* This is so weird...Where is everyone? *hears something behind a wall of boulders* Huh?
*She tries to climb above the wall, but her hand slips and she falls*
July: Ow! Why are the rock so....slip...pery? *Realizes they're not rocks, but ice. Sees something in them and looks closer* No! Cinimin! Don't worry, Charly will- *She doesn't have pokeballs on her* No...
*Something begins snarling above her, a Frostbite*
*July stands in fear for a moment, then turns to run. The Frostbite chases after her*
*As she runs, more Frostbites emerge and chase her as well for a while One after one, they emerge. It gets to about 7 until they use Ice beam to freeze a wall of ice around her...cornering her*
July: No! *They approach close* Stay back! Get away! *They lunge to strike* AAAAHHHH-!

*July sits right from bed with a yelp, accidentally flinging Cinimin off her as well. She begins looking around*
July: *Hyperventilating* It was just a dream.... *looks at her still-shaking hand, then to Cinimin, who approaches with concern and caution*
Cinimin: Ev?...
July: I'm sorry, Cinimin. Come here.. *pulls her closer and hugs* I'm sorry.. It was just a bad dream...I didn't mean to hurt you.. Everything's okay...
*After a few minutes, they roll back to sleep until morning comes*

That morning in Fuschia City Pokemon Center, July got up like she usually does, but still exhausted from her nightmare. She sits next to Willow, whose prepping for their journey.

Willow: Good morning, July.
July: *Yawns* Good morning, Mrs. Willow. Hey, I have a question for you.
Willow: If it's about Nina's whereabouts, then-
*Fuschia gym*
Nina: TEACH ME TO NINJA!!!
Voxi: Calm down! I haven't had my coffee yet!
July: Actually, it's something else. Last night, I had...my first nightmare.
Willow: Oh? Tell me about it.

They talk a bit with July telling her the dream while Willow how dreams often stem from the subconscious, suggesting that it was perhaps a one-off thing because of how eventful the previous day was. A while later, Nina walks back with a huge smile on her face and a "Feminja in training" diploma.

Nina: She said ninjas aren't supposed to carry things, but I just wanted to proof to Taka G that I'm working on it!
Willow: That's...good.
Aaron: (She better not begin carrying swords around. She'll be grounded fastar than you could say "Giant Pikachu".)
Destiny: (Can you still ground her? She's going to move in with-)
Aaron: (There's no distance to prevent enough to prevent that)
Willow: Aaanyway, I figured we should take a detour by going through routes 19 and 20 to reach Cinnibar Island. The weather is perfect for water travel. Some swimming, surfing, and if time is on our side. some suntanning at Cinnibar.
Nina: *Gasp* I CAN GET A BIKINI!!!
Aaron: (I DO NOT CONDONE HER WEARING A BIKINI!!!)
Willow: (Aaron, shush! I know you might not be aware but she needs a bit of a tan) *BUT* (Another word, and I'll personally find the skimpiest bikini sets out there for the both of us and let the bypassers oogle their hearts out) *silence*
Destiny: (Daaaaamn...)
Willow: (Thought so. Mother knows best.) ....Wait, where's Kasantra?
*Outside*
Kasantra: *teary eyed* I CAN'T GO BLUE!! I THOUGHT I COULD DO IT FROM NOW ON, BUT I CAN'T!!!
Nina: Well, techically, you are blue now. *Chuckles a bit*
Kasantra: IT'S NOT FUNNY! I TRAINED SO HARD TO EVEN USE IT ONCE!!
Willow: Then you need more training to do it again.

The group preps up and head out. They decide to rent a small boat since Nina lacks any pokemon that can learn surf. Kasantra isn't a fan of the ocean (due to being an Electric Cat pokemon) so she curls up into a ball in the corner of the boat and goes to sleep. They quickly finish the research catches needed and move onwards, where they make a stop at the Seafoam Islands to refuel.

Willow: *filling the tank* July. Would the Seafoam caves count as part of the research?
July: I believe so. R.O.B. Does it count?
R.O.B.: Scanning.....The Seafoam Islands do require pokemon migration research after rumored sighting of Slobro and squirtle inside the cave.
July: That settles it. We'll be back soon.
Nina: See you in a bit, mom!

The pair head in. As they make it a bit further in after catching pokemn, they're suddenly being hit by extreme cold inside.
Nina: *Shivers* What the heck? Why is it so cold?
July: I don't know. There were reports of it- *She begins having flashbacks of the dream and hyperventilates* Nina, we should probably head back.
*Cinimin feels her beginning to fidget and heats up a bit with Sizzle slide to warm her up*
Nina: Why, though? We still need to catch a few more- *she bumps into a strangely shaped rock and it falls through the floor, hears water splashing and upset pokemon below from the sudden scare* Oops...
*Several dewgong and Jynx look over at them curiously on their current floor*
July: Seriously, Nina. We need to go. I need to get out of here. Now!
Nina: Alright, geez. Calm down. *they begin to walk back, turns to the pokemon* Sorry!
*Dewgongs begin barking*
Nina: I SAID SORRY!
July: NINA!
*They head out, but below.... they awakened something*

*Once outside, July rushes and falls to her knees, gasping for air*
Nina: July! Seriously, what's wrong?
July: I.. dunno.. I was fine, but... then it was cold...The dewgong... I couldn't think, Couldn't breath....I needed to...
Willow: You were having a panic attack. *She walks up with Greenshine at the ready, just in case* Just take a few to breath and calm down.
July: *sits* But why?... I never... *Cinimin jumps on her lap* ....
Aaron: (Willow...I think the battle with the HOUND and his frostbite might've caused this. Most people don't deal with near-death experiences well...Between that and what she said, perhaps that close call made her scared of the cold, or even Ice-type pokemon. )
Willow: (Seems like it.) So tell me exactly what happened.
*Some explaining later, clouds begin swirling*
Willow: Hmm.. Wait, What did the rock look like?
Nina: I don't know. It was weird looking. Why.
Willow: Arceus, damn it.
Nina: What?
*A large caw emerges from the cave*
Willow: Because you just woke up the Articuno of Kanto.
*Articuno flies straight up and lands on top of the caverns, looks at them*
*July begins hyperventilating again as the air begins to freeze around them*
*Cinimin goes on guard*
Nina: Um. Should we fight back?
Willow: Not sure. This articuno is usually peaceful, but suddenly waking it could've agitated it.
*Monika emerges from Nina's bag and approaches articuno*
Nina: Monika, wait!
*They stare down and articuno begins to coo*
Willow: Tell it that we didn't mean to wake it and we're sorry!
July: Please!
*Monika begins to relay the message, they go back and forth for a few moments*
*Articuno looks over towards Cinnibar for a moment, looks back at Monika and coos one last time before heading back in, returning the outside air to normal*

Nina: Nice! *Monika floats down and begins creating peace and love emojis with her glitched eyes to convey the message*
July: *Regains control* Can we please get out of here?
Willow: Yeah, let's just reposition the boat and then we'll head to Cinnibar- *see the boulders that were shifted after Articuno's emergence are now preventing them from going that way* Damn it!
Nina: That's unfortunate
Willow: That means we have to go back to Fuschia, return the boat, fly to Pallet town, rent another boat, *pop* and go through...route...
*They're on Pallet town's beach, boat and all*
Kasantra: Yeah, I just woke up and heard all that. Knocked four steps off by popping next to May.
*May feel asleep while fishing*
Kasantra: You're welcome.
Willow: ...I have a few calls to make now...We might as well rest up while we're here.
July: Sounds like a plan.
Kasantra: B-but I need to train!
Nina: Don't worry, we got you! *Monika winks*

They ended up splitting for a bit. July went home to talk with her father for a bit and rested up, Willow went to the lab and called the Boat Rental Services and began to explain what happened. Nina followed, but used her time to train Kasantra outside along with asking Artemis and Apollo to join in. After a bit, July rendezvous with Nina and headed into the lab, in hopes of seeing Felix again.

*Jeros sits next to Willow as she drops the phone and makes an audible sigh*
Jeros: So is it covered?
Willow: Yeah, it'll just cost a lot more than before if I don't resign the papers by tonight..Ugh! I always hated dealing with business over the phone... That's was always Tierra's forte...
Jeros: *Drinks coffee* Trust me, paperwork is all but forgiving after becoming a Professor. Speaking of which.
*Felix walks up and hands some files over*
Felix: These reports require a lookover and several signatures. Just like the last batch.
Jeros: *Sighs* Beginning to wonder if researching that cube here was really worth it... No breakthrough whatsoever and mountains of reviews...
*The door opens behind and July runs up to them*
July: Felix! It's good to see you again!
Felix: Uumm. Same.
*Nina follows in, looks around*
Nina: Huh. Much bigger than I remember it.
Felix: That's your friend Nina, right?
July: Yup. Guess you two can have a proper introduction now.
Willow: Nina, where's Kasantra?
Nina: Oh, she's hanging with Apollo and Artemis. She was talking up a storm with Z last I checked.
*Shows Kasantra an Z meowing at each other*
Apollo: What do you think they're talking about?
Artemis: Probably something important.
Kasantra: (So what do you do on Saturday nights?)
Z: (Usually just curling into a ball and sleep)
Kasantra: (Same!)

After a few conversations, Jeros requests that they follow him to where the cube is being studied and begins questioning about magic, due to a strange symbol on it.

Jeros: There's no records of this symbol in any database, and I can't help but feel that you might be able to help. Science is getting nowhere, so perhaps I need a "Different perspective" on it. Maybe Aaron could also chip in if he's willing.
Willow: Maybe. I know that some previous hexmaidens would leave a mark to perserve something of importance to them through time. *She pulls the book out and points at one on the book*
Nina: Hey, mom. How many things can Hexmaidens mark? I might want to protect a collection of trading cards to increase their value.
Willow: Sadly, I thought the same thing, but only one item can be marked.
Nina: Aww.

Felix: July...You seem exhausted..Is everything fine?
July: Yeah, just..losing some sleep is all.
Felix: Hmm.

*They enter a room and put gloves on before seeing the cube*
Willow: That's definitely a symbol, but something is up....
Nina: Ugh.. *Holds her head*
Jeros: You okay, kid?
Nina: Yeah, just- AHHH! *She falls to her kneee, clutching her head* AHH!!!
*Everyone stops and goes to help*
Aaron: (What's happening?!?!)
July: Nina, what wrong?!
*The screams subside and her arms limps to her sides*
Nina: *Demonic/water-like Distorted* My apologize, humans. *She begins to rise in an floating-like manner, like she's blended together without losing form*
*Everyone takes a step back in fear and readies to grab their pokemon*
Nina: *Black bleeds from her right eye* But the contract must be completed without interference.
*Without notice, shadows erupt from her form and holds everyone near the building in place, *
*Kasantra somehow dodges the initial stream, but the next holds her down as well*
Kasantra: *enters rage and tries to break out but fails* What the heck is this?!?! *zapping and popping also fails before fully covering her and stopping her movement completely*
Nina: *Left eye, glowing a sinister blue* Now then... *hovers towards the cube* Let's begin.
*She raises her hand and shadows emit from her fingers, wrapping around the cube and creating strange noises*
Nina: You've been asleep for a long time, little one... It is time to wake up from your imprisonment....

*Arceus' realm*
Arceus: *Feels the presense of his dark ally* (Is this simply another of your expiraments? Or will this have bigger implications to the overall plan?)
*RK rushes in, seeking confirmation to interfere, but gets denied*
Arceus: His actions...Even I question it...
*Elsewhere in Arceus' realm*
Go: *Feels it*... Really, G-man? Couldn't you've found a more peaceful way to do it.

*Back at the lab, the shadows reside back into Nina, freeing those around her*
Nina: The contract has been complete, and the next step.... Begins. *Nina drops to the ground*
*Everyone heads in, Willow grabs her*
Nina: *Back to normal* Uuuhhh.. w..wha?
Willow: Nina! What. The hell. Was that? Contract? Blue eye?
Nina: Uuummm.. That MIGHT of been a...demon I made a deal with to live?
Aaron: (WHAT?!?!)
*As she leans back in shock, the box begins to shift*
Felix: Did she just...
*The box begins to play a lovely, but sad tune with chimes*
*Everyone looks on, Kasantra zaps in at the ready*
*The song stops with a loud clunk, the seal on the top opens and a grey mist emerges*
....

To be continued....

 

Nuzlocke day 8 : mega evolution and a picnic date interrupted by a brother.

The group awoke the next morning and after the usual morning preparations and a breakfast of french omelette they headed to the Pokemon gym where they were met by a pair of blond haired blue eyed twins , one a girl the other a boy both looked to be 18 years old.

Kelvin and Kylie: hello! welcome to Shalour Gym! we are the gym leaders!

Juliette: I am here to challenge you!

K &K : excellent lets do this!

JUliette sent out Torche and Hopper who were able to defeat the pair of Lucario's sent out by the twins.

K& K : - looks at each other and nods - you should go to the tower of mastery and meet our mum Professor Korrina as we think you are worthy to learn mega evolution.

JUliette: I shall, bonjour.

After reggie earns his GYm badge the group goes to leave when Reggie sums up his courage and stops Juliette.

Reggie: Juliette, would you join me for a picnic dinner for two later? - blushy -

Juliette: -even blushier- Qui i would be delighted to join you Reggie. -is glad her brother is many miles away and will not be able to crash the picnic-

-Back Home-

Marco: -big brother sense tingles- Some guy is asking my sister out.....

Charlotte: - facepalms- JUliette is a big girl and can handle her self, and you must rest the doctor says two more weeks before your allowed out of the house.

-shalour city -

Stellar agent : - having met the courier he is setting up the scanner and reading the instruction and his updated orders - well this will be better than having to plant a new tracker and getting curb stomped for it.

meanwhile JUliette and Domi head for the tower while reggie frantically prepares the picnic with Hercule and Jaime's help.

Prof. Korrina: Welcome Miss mactavish , my young twins told me they sent you. lets have a look at you - looks her up and down - yes you have your grandfather's way with pokemon and his noble spirit. I got to battle him once at a charity exposition over in Galar, he beat me soundly but it was a great experience.

Juliette: ah I knew Grandfather held many events to raise funds for charities but i did not know you had battled with him. I have come to learn about mega evolution.

Domi: -quietly wondering what it must have been like to battle her best friend's famous grand papa-

Korrina: I know and by beating my children you proved your self -gives a mega evolution bracelet and a pokeball and a lucarionite-

Juliette : -takes them and names the Lucario le chien and gives him the lucarionite- Now what ?

Korrina: we battle to see how well you can handle mega evolution.

Juliette: -nods and they begin and almost effortlessly mega evolves le chien and after a fast and furious battle she emerges triumphant. -

Korrina: you have done well. know this you can do something your grandfather never did and that your brother Marco can never do , for mega evolution is incompatible with the music of the bard. It is unclear why best guess they are into calm of a mind from the aura of the bard to mega evolve.

Juliette: -nods and smiles happy she has a way to set her self apart and step out from the shadows of her famous relatives- I understand and i will use mega evolutipon responsibly.

Korrina : I am sure you will. -looks at Domi- you have grown much since i last saw you Domi.

Domi: of course Auntie i was just fives years old back then.

Juliette: auntie?

Domi: My papa is the professor's little brother.

Korrina: yes he is , I wish I had more time to visit him but my work here keeps me very busy.

Juliette: -checks her watch- I best go I have a date and need to get ready. -slightly blushy-

Korrina: -smiles - behave your self I do not need to be hearing you got up to......things with a handsome boy.

Domi: auntie! Juliette will behave herself! -

The girls rush out and to the pokemon center girl's dorms where Domi help juliette make her self ready.

An hour before dark Juliette wearing a short pink dress meets Reggie who is also dressed up a little.

Reggie: -trying hard to keep it together- you look beautiful, shall go Juliette?

Juliette: -equally nervous- yes lets , thank you Reggie you look very handsome.

The young couple depart and go to a nearby park where reggie set up the picnic which until they arrived was guarded by two of reggie's pokemon who were then recalled. Juliette saw an elegant meal of some of the finest in Kalosian cuisine , all that was missing was a bottle of wine which of course was a nono as they were borth under age so reggie had subsistuted fine sparkling water.

Juliette: this is marvelous Reggie , thank you so much.

Reggie : you are welcome, to be honest i had alot of help from Hercule and Jaime, who i think are off to hang out with Domi.

Juliette: its good to have helpful friends.

They enjoyed the meal then chatted for a while then after cleaning up after themselves began walking back to the pokemon center hand in hand but stopped just outside.

Reggie: Juliette...would you go out with me ..I mean be my girlfriend -blushing beet red-

Juliette: yes i will be your girlfriend -also blushing profusely but leans into kiss Reggie but just as she does her cell phone rings with the tone she uses for her brother.

Juliette: - answers it - Allo Marco it is nice of you to call me.

marco: do not give me that what boy asked you out and did you do anything?

Juliette: - stunned her brother somehow knew what she had been doing - I have a picnic date with reggie, nothing happened pother than eating and conversation and so you know we are now dating.

Marco: is he still there?

JUliette: Qui

( Charlotte is facepalming as she tried to convince marco to let it be but he would not )

marco: put me on speaker phone NOW.

Juliette does so

marco: Reggie... I give you my permission to date my sister, hand holding is okay as is kissing on the cheek only, more than that you have to earn by showing me you are a gentleman and can be trusted. you got that? Also if you hurt my baby sister you will regret it.

Reggie: O.O yes i get it and i will be a perfect gentleman -is glad this is a call and marco did not catch them about to properly kiss -

Marco: good, goodnight then, say your good nights and get to bed , in separate dorms! -hangs up-

Reggie: over protective brother much?

Juliette: you have no idea. -kisses Reggie on the cheek- good night Reggie.

Reggie returns the kiss and then they go to their separate dorms for the night.

 

Kantonian Wonders 12: "a new species.. "

Spoiler: Darkinfinity interlude

*Meanwhile, in Galar*
*Di is staring blankly into space as Shira finishes her story*
Shira: -Then da daft bastage neva wanna see me again! Saidit Rit outta da hospital Ain't me fault he wasn't man enough for me! Ey, then again, I got wit Ken, so ain't that how life goes? Huh? Ye okay?
DI: O.O Yeah...just trying to somehow induce amnesia...I didn't need that much detail about Chad...
Shira: You know'em? He still kicking?
DI: Depends on what you mean by "Kicking".
Shira: Well, de next time ya see tha blook, tell him "Like...a b****". Space'n all. He'll get the gist.
DI: Yeah. Well, I should go... I got what I needed. Thanks, Aunt Shira. *She gets up, starts heading to the door*
Shira: Ain't a problem, Lil'White. So watcha gonna do now?
DI: Three things come to mind. First thing.... Kill Deathtoll. See you next time *With a smile, she flame vanishes away*
....
Shira: Coulda told meh de otta two, ya cliffhangin' c***....

*A black void*
Female voice: "I know.... I don't want this either, but It's for the best....The angel said so..."
*It shows a slender woman with pink eyes, purple hair tied into a bun*
F: It'll be like a dream, I promise.. I don't know when you'll wake up or that you'll remember me, ...But if you do. Please remember my voice... *she leans in with a hug with a tear in her eye* may Arceus watch you, little one, and guide you with your purpose.. to...de...st
*The memory begin to fade as its vision begin to emerge*
*It awakens on a white solid surface, it faintly hears talking so it looks to see whatever it is*
*It sees five humans, an Eevee, a pikachu and a weird yellow feline pokemon looking at it*
*Two of them...have familiar eyes...but from where?...*


*The group looks on as a tiny silver blob, golden bolt and lavender wire begins to give form*
Jeros: ...What is this creature?
*Everyone looks on carefully, in case it decides to attack*
*it merely watches on*
*After a few moments, Cinimin jumps from July's side and approaches it*
July: Careful...
Cinimin: Eev? Eevoi?
*It begins squeeking and they converse. Jolt then joins in*
Kasantra: It seems...friendly. *looses up from her stance* At least from what I'm gathering from the talk. Always hated squeekers... it's safe.
*Everyone but Felix eases up and get closer*
Felix: Well I still don't trust it....Whatever IT is...
July: It's...it's...
July/Nina/Willow: IT'S ADORABLE!!!
Felix: (But it looks like a chromed ditto...)

Apollo and Artemis rush in from outside after the shadows faded but are surprised at how calm everyone is. Prof. Jeros is simply fascinated that there are no records of this creatue existing, checking quickly through his phone, so he quickly begins recording the news for future documents. Willow and Nina seem to garner most of its attention, while the others try and figure it out.

Felix: Seriously? Am I the only one questioning why a demon would possess someone just to awaken this thing?
July: Of course not, but it's very friendly.
Apollo: True, but it could also be acting. You know, we should probably give it a name, since calling it "IT" doesn't seem productive.
Jeros: *still writing info down* Well, it looks like the bidy is composed of various molten metal so-
July: So we'll call it "Moltental"!
...
Artemis: Maybe we should do more research before settling on that?

*Meanwhile at another table, Willow and Nina are trying to feed it*
*Yes, Jeros has a small hover drone recording everything the creature does*
*It shakes from the berries Nina put down for it*
Nina: REALLY? These are best ones I got...
Willow: Hmm... Maybe we're going at this the wrong way? *Begins fishing through her bag and pulls out some spoons* try this. *She puts them down and it begins to eat them* Thatta girl.
Aaron: (Willow...How did you know that was a girl?)
Willow: O.O (I...I just did... Hmm..) Hey, Nina. I'm going to show you another quick spell. *she pulls out her spellbook flat on the table* You'll need to lay the book down like this.
Nina: Oh! I'll join you! *puts her dark spellbook down as well*
Willow: Now, do exactly as I do.

she proceeds to position her hands the way an artist does to scan a new piece of art, with her index fingers and thumbs being parallel to make a rectangle. She point out that her main hand (being right for her) has to be lower and with the middle finger joining the index. She puts the new pokemon in the "screen" and "triggers" in her middle finger to mimic a camera, flash and all.

*The creature got a little dizzy, but gets back to eating the spoons*
*Willows, keeping her hand posture, places them on the book*
Willow: If this pokemon was encountered by a previous Hexmaiden, then it'll find the info I need. Like reverse Google searches. *The book doesn't move* ....huh...
Nina: Mom! It's working! *The dark spellbook flips to a page nearing the end and they both begin reading*
Willow: It's a Meltan, huh? Oh! we should probably make it visible for the camera. *Does a quick spell and now others can read the book*

They bring the book to the other table and continue reading the entries the book has on Meltan, including info of how they're Steel-type pokemon, can evolve into Melmetal once enough are gathered into one spot and were more common across the globe, mostly in Alola and Kanto. Standard ones have a red tail and Shiny ones have blue. The only info they have on this Lavender-tailed one was that it was called a "Melmother", was somehow tied to Hexmaidens and that once it disappeared, the others faded away as well.

Nina: Huh. So Meltan are "Hex nut" pokemon, and we're "Hex Maidens". Funny.
*the phones across the building begin going off*
"Professor! I found this pokemon!"
"It's a new sighting!"
"I tripped on this weird pokemon!"
*Meanwhile, in Alola*
*about a dozen meltan are eating the centerpiece of Aether's musuem*
FG Chad: THESE F***S ARE EATING MY STATUE!!
Aether employee: Quick! Capture them!!!

*A few meltan are spotted just outside the window*
Felix: ...See?
July: Yeah, an infestation of small pokemon that eat metal COULD be bothersome....
Jeros: *Sighs* The mountain of paperwork just seems to get higher and higher.
Nina: Welp, we better hit the old dusty trail and get to Cinnibar Island for some-eek!
Willow: You're not going anywhere until you explain to us about that "Deal" you made.
Aaron: (Same!)
Destiny: (I am also curious.)
Nina: *Nervous laughter* (I was really hoping it would've slipped her mind after everything...)

After explaining the deal, Aaron was quite accepting by the deal, consider how he got to have his daughter again, Willow wasn't so accepting, since defeating demons and Dark ones are Hexmaiden's purpose. Willow did let it go, however. July then mentions that they still need to go to Cinnibar Island and track the wildlife scenario around there. (Luckily, Meltan aren't waterbased so thereshould be little to no effect there) Everyone said their goodbyes and they head out to Cinnibar Island....

*On the boat*
Nina: *To Willow and July* Oh, I should mention that I named her Pandora, since she came out of a box and all. *Monika emotes a pouty face emoji with her eyes* Don't be like that! Don't be jealous! You'll still get the same amount of love from me. I just have a second pokemon to love now! *pets her, Emoji's become smilet faces*
July: Hold on, You only have two pokemon? I just thought you main one.
Willow: Monika was a gift from her grandfather when she was little, so a little hiase is expected. Besides, She's extremely powerful.
Nina: Yup. Didn't need much else. Although, Pandora is fitting in seemlessly.
*Kasantra is napping in the corner, curled with Cinimin and Pandora*
July: R.O.B. take a picture! That's too adorable to ignore!


*Meanwhile, Team Flare's underground Cinnibar base*
Zero-one: Are you sure about this, boss? This location has yet to have any indication of failure.
Deathtoll: You question my Authority?
Zero-one: O-of course not!
Deathtoll: Then do as you're told! focus on transfering Merged Chaos to Team Steller, then focus on the supplies and captives. Do it now!
Zero-one: Yes! Right away!!! *quickly floats out the room*
Deathtoll: (He does have a point. This base is the most secure of all of Team Flare..)
Devol: (That may be true, but that presense we felt? No object is above his gaze. He's planning on something, and we'll make sure he falls, just as Arceus will. Make sure you don't fail me.)
Deathtoll: (I won't. They will all fall to my power.)

Next time: "A heated rescue."

Spoiler

Slowly but surely, this story is going to wrap up.
So in case anyone was curious (which I was, too) here's my source for meltan noises.

Funny enough, my mind had it similar to this, with a bit of Sobble's running away cry in the reveal trailer.

in other news, Shira will be the only character I give that horrible scottish accent to. I almost regret giving them to her anyway...

 

Kantonian Wonders interlude Arrival to Cinnibar + Lost pages...

Spoiler: darkinfinity interlude finale

*Alola, Aether Paradise*
*A few Aether employees tossed a blanket over the messed up Statue*
FG Chad: *Grunts* I can never catch a break... *Sensed* Welcome, back.I suppose you found what you were searching for ... *turns to face her*
DI: Thanks, and yeah, I did....Huh? *points at the statue* What happened there?
FG Chad: Uh? Nothing! Nothing at all! Forget about that.
DI: Hm. Okay. So where's Jeanna?

*lower labs*
*The meltan are in a small maze, like a mouse habitat*
*They continually bump into each other on accident trying to get to the metal plate at the end*
*Jeanna and a few admins are overseeing this*
Jeanna: ...These things are very clumsy... *hears the door open, checks* Ah,Welcome back Darkinfinity.
DI: Thanks, and...Please don't call me that. I'd rather forsake that name. I'd rather you call me "White".
Jeanna: Really? I was expecting "Katrina", but it fits..
White: Yeah, it might be silly for a name, but it has sentimental value. Aunt Shira calls me that.
FG Chad: Shira? She's alive?!
White: Yeah, It's where I've been since yesterday.
Jeanna: Umm...You've been gone for almost a week.
White: O.O ...Just how much did I drink with her?
FG Chad: Knowing Shira, probably enough to kill a hippowdon in minutes.
White: Oh, and before I forget, she wanted me to tell you "like.....a b****"
FG Chad: Arceus damn it, Shira! Well, if she's going to be like that, tell her "#NationalDex" Hashtag and all!
Jeanna: OKAY! Before another personal feud begins, how about we let White fill us in on what happened?
*a bit later, in Jeanna's office*
White: -and after that, I knew what I had to do and came here so I can do it. So Jeanna, do you have any shadow energy tracking devices in Aether?
Jeanna: *Chuckles* You kidding? Dad had one installed into every computer console in Aether since I was born! I even had a small team keep track of the stuff since Team Flare is still out there with rumors of Team Stellar joining the fray.
FG Chad: I got to know. You're planning on facing Deathtoll, aren't you?
White: Hell yeah. But not just face him, I'm going to kill him! Think of it. You told me that while I was under their control, I was able to compete with Cal and Jaune even before I activated rage mode! Imagine how I could set that b******'s ashes to the wind if I went all out! It'll be a greatter massacre than the battle buffet incident!
Jeanna: ...I'll help if you never mention the Battle Buffet incident ever again...
FG Chad: I'd rather deal with a drunken Shira than talk about that day....
White: Perfect! So where's this team located?

*later*
*Shows White standing in a scifi-esque screen room with several employees at computers themselves*
...
*two employees keeps looking back at her, then talk with each other, giggling*
White: You know I can hear what you're saying about me, right?! *cat ears waggle*
*They quickly turns back to their computer and go quiet*
....
White: I didn't say stop! Those were some "hot" puns you were making! *makes a small burst of flames in her hand*

*Kanto, route 21*
*July is looking forward with anticipation*
Willow: You seem rather excited.
July: Yeah, I am! I can finally see my mom's greatest contribution to Kanto in person!
Willow: What do you mean?
July: You mean you forgot? It was HUGE 24 years ago!
Willow: Um, No, I remember! Heheh... (Uhm... what was it again?)
Aaron: (I believe she's talking about the Cinnibar City initiative. If I recall correctly, June utilized the teleportation technology Aether created and made a modification project for the building in Cinnibar Island)
Willow: Oh yeah. that thing that would teleport the people and buildings to safety in case the volcano would ever erupt again.
July: Yeah, that and making massive floating bases around to expand the ammount of buildings without causing massive problems to the local wildlife! I always wanted to see it in person!
Willow: Your mother was always incredibly smart. She'd definitely tied my vote to being the smartest person I know, with Xerosev and Jeanna joining her.
R.O.B: (In Xerosev's voice) Isn't that a compliment if I ever heard one myself.
July: Ack!
Willow: It's okay, July. Hello, Xerosev.
Xerosev: Willow? That REALLY IS you! I supposed the things Aaron and Quill were saying was true, including the bodyswap with Destiny. Oh, and sorry, July darling. but I tried calling but they wouldn't pick up his phone, (Phone stops vibrating in the bag above Kasantra) so I hacked the nearest device and here we are. I'll make sure your robotic buddy is returned to his full functional state once I'm done., with improved firewall capability, of course..
July: Um, sure. Thanks?
Willow: (Hold on, they know about that?!)
Destiny: (Only because Quill kept flirted with me and wouldn't take no for an answer....)
Aaron: (Arceus, I'm still embarrased about that...)
Xerosev: So as for why, we've hit a massive roadblock with the Prison Ball Project. It seems that the crystals we were given are incompatible with Pokeball technology, with over 100 trillion simulations performed with exactly 0% success rate. I'm requesting another meetup with you and the others on just how to proceed further.
Willow: That sounds good, but not anytime within the week. We have some prior business to finish first.
Xerosev: Of course. I'll leave a message next time for you with a date and time. Ciao.
*R.O.B blips for a second*
R.O.B: Update complete.
Willow: *grabbing the phone* Sorry about that, July. I really should've turned the ringtone on..
July: It's okay. I remember mom talking about her a bit. She seems nice- *eyes filled with excitement* -THERE IT IS!!!!

They begin to apprach Cinnibar island, which looks much larger now due to the added buildings to the sides. It is quite City-sized, but more medium-town sized in scale. Once they reach the port, July focuses her attention at the technology that laces the buildings and landscape. Nina focuses more on locating the Pokecenter so she can eat.

After a bit, they reach the center and July readies herself and goes to find the gym, where all the tech is powered. Willow and Nina begin to get ready to sunbathing shortly after when Nina notices that the dark spellbook flipped open.

Nina: Huh. That's odd. *checks* Huh? Diary pages?

She begins to read it out of curiosity, and learns a bit more about Pandora. It was strange though, since it seemed the book wanted their names concealed, and only gave them titles... Around the time before Pandora has contained, the hexmaidens (two sisters), the Bard and his friend, The Samurai, The King and his Lucario were recruiting people to help take down "The Shoguns of Shadows and Ice" and they heard of a tribe with extremely powerful warriors....

"I was tasked to recruit the supposed tribe that was composed of those human/creature hybrids that were rumored to exist. I was approached long before reaching my destination by their lead guardsman, a bored looking man. He could sense I bore good intentions and I promised I'd keep his home secret if his kind would hear my out. As we walked, He introduced himself, and claimed that he was the one in charge of protecting their kind since he was the strongest out of them. I personally find that claim rediculous since he also lacks any pokemon companion. Every warrior needs a pokemon to bond with. My sister and I have Melmother. The Samurai has the oshawott, the Bard his Kricketune, and the King his lucario. I'm not one to judge, though. With that said, this route is absolutely gorgeous..."

"After such a long walk, we finally reached the location. The rumors were true. There were so many strange yet fantasical people here! It saddens me that I was met with ire due to my outsider position, but The Guardsman claimed that his dad would make sure the others would touch me. I was shocked to learn that he was the Leader's kid, considering how he lacked any feline features...Anyway, the actual meeting would proceed in the morning, so I should get some rest."

"By Arceus' name! I can't believe such power exists!! Morning struck, and it seemed like a small fraction of the Shadowed army was approaching to strike the beastial kind down. I rushed out with the Melmother to help, but The Guardsman held me back... I thought he was insane. "It was an army of ten thousand minimum! He'd be struck down instantly" but then... the opposite happened. He gave a warning, and when the army kept approaching, He thrusted one arm forward, and slain them all with a punch so fierce, it tore the landscape in two... I believe if the Leader would let us take him, the Shoguns would stand no chance, and the darkness would be purged from the world forever."

"I failed to recruit any warriors, but it wasn't a wasted effort. The Guardsmen swore to protect his kind from immediate threats, so he wouldn't abandon their side. He was, however, willing to share his strength with Melmother via some of my powerful blood spells. This would only drain him for an hour at most, and Melmother could use this newfound strength to help everyone! I promised them that once they threats been dealt with, that I'd love to return the favor. "

"So it seems My sister, the Samurai and myself will deal the armies of Ice that have taken the continent of Alola. While I personally think we should deal with the Shadows, I won't go against the orders of The Angel. He has faith that we'd succeed here. I believe so as well. I most likely won't be able to leave another update until both are dealt with, but once this is over, everything will finally be peaceful..."

"It wasn't meant to go like this.... "
Before Nina could continue, the writing on the pages begins to distort, leaving the message "Search the abandoned Labs". Willow walks in at this points and reads this as well, knowing that the book is giving them guidance like her's did so long ago... They wait for July to return to form an actual plan....

To Be Continued.
(Woo! Massive Melmother lore dump part 1 complete! We'll see more of it soon!)

 

Kantonian Wonders part 13. "Rescue the captives"
Man, I just realized whenever I do a teaser title, the next post take ages to do....I should probably stop that...

July returns to the Pokemon center with the Cinnibar gym badge in-hand, expecting excitement like usual, but she was instead met with worried expressions of Willow and Nina. The two of them filled her in with the message from the book and the intentions of checking it out. They still need a plan in case there's a Team Flare base there.

July: *Remembers* Hold on.. I passed a guy that was investigating Cinnabar for that... Hmm..
Nina: Really? Who?
July: Ugh. I can't remember.. he said his name and everything! Umm... He did have an Alakazam, though.
Aaron: (Oh lord, it was Elijah, wasn't it?)
Nina: It wouldn't of been "Elijah" would it?
July: *snaps fingers* Yeah! That's what it was! I must of forgot because it was before Felix got hurt. Do you know him, too?
Nina: Let's just say we met his... flirty nature before...
Aaron: (Nina, swap places with me. This could be dangerous)
Nina: (Only if you promise not to do anything drastic if Elijah flirts with Nina)
Aaron: (....)
Destiny: (You know you got to.)
Aaron: (I promise.)
*timeskip to Elijah showing up*
Elijah: Ah, hello again, Aaron. Same to you, July.
Aaron: Hello, Elijah.
July: Hi!
Elijah: And this must be Nina. Quite the looker. Congrats to whoever claimed your hand.
Nina: Huh? How'd you know I'm getting married?
Elijah: Trust me when I say when a gentleman such as myself is looking for love, they instinctively know just who is available or not! *brushes hair aside* Getting between the love of others is completely off the table.
Aaron: Uh...huh..

After a bit of explanation of the recent events, Elijah joins in that his sources did say the base's entrance was around that area, but the Abandoned Lab collapsed quite a bit since the last eruption. Regardless, they prep up and make there way.

*While walking there*
Nina: So why is there an abandoned lab anyway? Shouldn't something like that be leveled for a house or a store, I dunno?
July: That's quite a controversial subject here in Kanto.
Nina: What do you mean?
July: You see, the lab that currently lays there was the same lab that Anne found out about where the second gen Team Rocket was holding the champions like Grandpa captive and draining their Champion and O-powers.
Elijah: Before that, it was a lab that conducted research for various technologies and medecines we use today, such as the Max potion for our beloved pokemon.
July: -and THAT lab was constructed over another previous lab that housed some more important scientifical advances before the original Team Rocket quitly took control and began to expirament with pokemon. There were rumors that it was where Project M is from, but there's no concrete connection.
Elijah: -needless to say, this location is quite significant to the history of Kanto, thus there are those who wish it to be preserved to remember the good that has been done, despite the bad as well.
Aaron. Well, if Nina's spellbook is accurate, then that wish was already ruined...
July: I can't help but feel that history is about to repeat itself in some way...

They made there way into the Lab, which stands as a nearly demolished building between the most recent volcanic activities from long ago. tons of rubble lay across the ground, baked the the sun piercing through the massive holes in the ceiling.

Aaron: Okay, we should be careful while walking around. We don't want to drop anything on top of ourselves, do we?
*Everyone shakes there heads and split to separate corners*
*Kasantra's ears wiggle*
Kasantra: Hey, is it normal for there to be active wiring under an abandoned lab? Because I definitely feel it..
Elijah: Hm. Then the rumors were true...
Aaron: Do you think you can track down a possible entrance?.
Kasantra: I'll try... *begins feeling around the ground*.... Nope... It's definitely there, but I can't pinpoint anything.
Elijah: drat...

*Meanwhile, Cinimin and Monika are checking around some old bricks*
July: *flips a bit of rubble*.. Ugh,, this is tough. Any luck?
Nina: *tries to use a spell to lift a set of bricks up, but fails*....I'm going to have to do this by hand, aren't I? Huh? *Notices Pandora isn't on her shoulder* Pandora?
*Pandora is trying to reach under a large boulder, whines a bit*
Nina: What did you find? Some old metal to eat?
Pandora: Mel.... Mel! *Pandora suddenly goes in size, rolling the boulder over like nothing*
*Nina and July reactively "EEK!" from Pandora's sudden transformation from Meltan to Melmetal*
Aaron: I'M COMING! *Rushes over* IS EVERYTHING OKAY?!?!
*Nina, July, Pandora and Cinimin blink twice from just how fast he got there*
July: Um, yeah. Pandora just shocked us is all.
*As they look back, Pandora shifts back into a meltan and proceeds to consume a floor panel*
Aaron: It can change back and forth between evolutionary stages?
Nina: Apparently..
*Elijah and Kasantra finally catch up*
Kasantra: So what was that about being careful?
Elijah: I believe a better question is. *points at the floor panel* Is that the entrance we need?

They quickly discover that the panel was a secret elevator that led below. They all went down (Nina grabs a bit of that eaten metal for Pandora to keep) and readied themselves for anything. What they found was an expansive series of rooms and hallways leading every which way, with the doors bearing the Team Flair symbol.

Nina: Is that really necessary on every door?
Elijah: We should contact the IP and give them a heads up.
Aaron: Good idea. A-trainer can ready the transports as we go through here. *Pulls out the phone and call*
July: Hmm... This is wrong...
Nina: What?
July: If this was the main entrance, then there should've been some security, right? Something's off... There aren't even cameras where there should be...
Elijah: Regardless, she should still investigate. It's the right thing to do.
Aaron: *Puts phone away* It's time, everyone. Keep an eye out...and let's try and be as quiet as possible. If we see grunts, knock them out.

*They proceed to do so, quickly evading notice, silently and swiflty knocking out any grunts and admins they come across*
*They begin to check a few rooms that they've crossed*
Nina: *looking at a computer* Hey, dad? Do you know any hacking info bits?
Aaron: Sorry, that was never my thing. *saying that as he brute forces a locker open*
July: Maybe R.O.B can help? R.O.B. hack this computer.
R.O.B: Initiating. *hovers towards, attaches and begins beeping*
*After a few moments, the coputer is successfully hacked*
July: Than you, R.O.B! *logs in herself*
Nina: Sweet! Now to see what memes they have.
Aaron + Elijah:....
July: Welp, there's nothing.
Nina: Nothing?
July: Zip. They cleared the system.
Aaron: Same with the files... Why?
Elijah: Perhaps they needed a massive overhaul?
Aaron: I don't know, but we should keep moving..


*After a bit, they encounter a larger door than the others and enter*
*To their surprise, this room is filled with large cylinder glass containers that are currently screen so you can't see in them*
Aaron: Captive trainers...
Elijah: Dear Arceus...
Aaron: *Looks around* It seems that this area hasn't been cleared out yet, so we might get some unwelcomed company. Kasantra, keep an eye on the entrance.
Kasantra: Got it.
July: This terminal is still on. R.O.B. please hack this one, too.
R.O.B: Initiating.
*Oddly this computer's data hasn't been wipe yet. She begins to read on the trainers as well as unhitching them free*
*There were quite a few there, though. A few holding some random trainers, one holding the Galarian champion Leon, a set of twins marked with an A and O, as well as- *
July: *Gasps* Mom... *she rushes over to the largest container, June had numerous wires attached to her head* I don't believe it... *a tear rolls down her face* It's really you... We need to get her out of here!
Elijah: Agreed. As well as everyone else here.

*As everyone starts opening the prisons, Aaron notices that the empty container next to Leon was marked as Nina tries to open it, so he decides to check the label identification*
Aaron: *Reading* Subject: Scottish Cat, Aka, Shima Gomez... Condition:....deceased, reasons unknown, persumably due to overdraining the subject.... *looks at Leon as Nina tries to get him out* Those b******ds....
*Suddenly, Kasantra yanks Aaron's collar to bring him to the ground, Aaron just barely sees the stream of Shadow energy miss him*
*Deathtoll chuckles as he emerges from the corridor*
Deathtoll: Once again, you barely escape the embrace of darkness.
Aaron: *clutching his dagger, growls* Deathtoll... *Kasantra keeps him down*
*Elijah, Nina and July hear this and begin to shake*
Deathtoll: Oh my, what a troupe you brought to my doorstep, readied to be slaughtered like lambs....
Kasantra: You're not killing anyone today, Deathtoll. *Enters rage mode* Aaron, I'll by some time. Help the others get out of here.
Aaron: *straining himself to not jump in* Are you sure?
Kasantra: I'm sure.
Deathtoll: Ahahaha! Really? After the times prior? Oh, Katrina, you never learn.
*Kasantra rushes straight towards him*
*Deathtoll readies to one-hit her with a single gutpunch just like before, but Kasantra quickly sidesteps it, lunges her claws into his chest and zaps the both of them out of the building*
*The zap only lasts until just outside the building, when Kasantra kicks of of him*
Deathtoll: Ugh!
Kasantra: Actually, I CAN learn... (If there was any time to turn blue, it'll be now...)
Elijah: UHM.. WE SHOULD PROBABLY HURRY OUT OF HERE! *pops opens the twins' containers and carries both over each shoulder* Thank Arceus I work out..
Aaron: *grabbing a few trainers in a similar manner* July, let's go!
July: I'm trying, but there's a problem. I can't just pull the wires because they're connected to mom's mind! I'm hoping R.O.B. can hack in and disconnect her safely..
Aaron: Will you be okay where you are? *I think so* Good. I'll be right back.
*As Elijah heads out with the trainers, Nina notices that Pandora was glowing a moment, seemingly in anger*
Nina: Pandora. What's up?
*She relaxes at Nina's voice, then looks a bit confused*
Nina: Hey, Pandora. Listen. *Pandora has a flash image of her previous owner* we need to help these people. *back to Nina* Okay?
*Pandora rubs her head, then nods*
Nina: Good, I need you to bulk up and help carry this guy.
*Pandora listens and lifts up Leon in a smaller form about the size of Nina*
Nina: Monika, protect July while she's busy. I'll be right back, babe.
*Monika nods*

*Back outside*
*Kasantra keeps managing to dodge DT's attacks, albeit barely*
Kasantra: *catches her breath* (Damn it... I can tell.... He's just toying with me) *DT lowers his stance* Huh?
DT: As much as I'd love to end you here, I have to deal with those pests before they take my prizes. *his shadows begin to stretch*
Kasantra: And you really think I'd just sit idly by and let that happen?
DT: Of course not.. *chuckles* That is why SHE'S here.
Kasantra: Um...What do you mean by-woah! * She jumps back as a massive wall of flame comes between her and DT, she turns to look where it came from*
*Out from the shadows, takes a form quite familiar to her. too familiar. A Marshadow in the form of Katrina begins walking towards Kasantra*
Kasantra:   Wh-what the f***?!?! What is that???
Devol: I guess you could call her an imprint child from my time attached to your original form. Have fun, daughter.. Makes sure she suffers..*he vanishes*
Shadowtrina: *Chuckles* You got it. *rage flames begin to glow around her*

*As Aaron, Nina and Elijah make it outside, they can see the fire burning nearby, assuming it is caused by Kasantra's fight, they try to make a run for it only to be met with DT, waiting for them*


To be continued.....