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Whoa-really? I didn't think you'd like that one so dang much! XD After hearing it a couple times myself, my opinion is slightly leaning towards that one and the third one. Now that I think about it, the first one sounds great in both the overworld, AND battling. Heck, I can imagine myself with that theme playing, riding on my shiny Charizard, Honchkrow flying beside me, with me leading an attack on the good guys for Team Ultima! ... Scratch the second one off, it's between the first and the third now! I can just imagine what the story would be like from listening to those two!

Since we all have the theme of choosing themes other than Pokemon, I guess I'll do the same, too. Although I'm having a hard time choosing a theme, cause they're so dang epic! However, I'd have to choose between these three for my own theme. My Own Theme See why I'm confused as to which theme to choose? I'm leaning towards the Cacophonies more, but I just don't know. The third one is good for battles AND overworld events, but the second and first are great, too. You guys just let me know which one you like the best, and I'll go with that one. Though if you guys like one of the Cacophonies, maybe the other could be dramatic situation music for the overworld against Ultima? I don't know. Just vote which of these three you like. XD Shared (I'm not so confused when it comes to the shared one!) The other version is great, too, but I just like this version better.

Are you planning on having us Admins share one battle theme, or is it possible to have our own battle themes?

What if Jan eventually puts in something similar to the Pokemon Psychologist from Reborn? Would it then be possible to change the nature of former Shadow Pokemon?

Is my overworld sprite good enough for 3rd gen, or should it be taller? When I played Reborn, most of the other sprites in the game were a bit taller than mine, so it made me feel kinda short.

In the interview, Sigmund stated that his birthday was on August 13th. http://www.pokemonreborn.com/forum/?showtopic=5327

In the most ironic way, the Doctor actually inspired me to study psychology to become a psychiatrist, too. Unlike him, however, I wouldn't be using ECT. (Isn't that illegal anyway?)

Even though it's like two days ago, I just want to wish the good ol' Dr. Sigmund Connal a happy birthday! After he mysteriously fled the orphanage, it's probably been tough for him. Heck, we don't even know if he actually got arrested or not! Wherever he is, I at least hope he had a happy birthday, with Lizzy watching over him. ...Let's just hope that he's given up on ECT, though.

Happy birthday, you guys! I know we don't talk much, but I just wanted to drop by and wish the both of you a wonderful happy birthday! Dobby, enjoy your happy, free day of being an elf, and Simon, always stay derpy!

That's actually understandable if you two do decide to release it when the whole thing's done. I can imagine how stressed Ame and Jan would be after making and releasing an episode of Reborn and Rejuvenation. Especially Jan after releasing V6 recently. Either way, it's still going to be a great game in the end.

I didn't really think of it until now, but is the game going to be released as a whole, or in episodes, like how Reborn is?

For the music of the game, are you and Axxel thinking of using some tracks from GlitchxCity?

That's fine, although with a few slight modifications to the team. Salamence: Dragon Dance, Dragon Claw, Earthquake, Rock Slide Greninja (Shiny): Surf, Ice Beam, Dark Pulse, Extrasensory Klefki: Definitely keep! Gardevoir: Keep. Absol: Swords Dance, Sucker Punch, Psycho Cut, Play Rough (I would have Baton Pass over Psycho Cut, but I have NO idea how Baton Pass works for trainers other than the main character.) Charizard (Mega X and Shiny): Dragon Dance, Flare Blitz (Or keep Heat Wave, whichever works for you), Dragon Claw, Earthquake Honchkrow (Even though he's a pet, he should still at least have some moves): Sucker Punch, Brave Bird, Super Power, Haze (For clean getaways) I also thought of an idea for another role Honchkrow could be besides being my characters' pet. You know how in Reborn that there's a talking Gardevoir who helps the good guys? Well, I was thinking that if you guys were thinking of making a talking Pokemon who helps the good guys, why not have one for the bad guys? It would give the good guys' talking Pokemon its own enemy, and it would also help the rest of Team Ultima understand what he's saying whenever my character talks to him.

Having Absol over Honchkrow is fine. If it's alright, could Honchkrow be like his pet, instead? It would probably be like how Team Rocket has Meowth around, but they normally don't use him in battle. The only other shinies that would be on the team would be Greninja and Gardevoir, but if three's not an option, then just Charizard and Greninja.

Huh. I never figured Blake to be a gambler.

It's ironic how I decided to become a bad guy, despite me playing just about any Pokemon game as a good guy. So I thought, "Why not go for a twist?" And boom, Don Trevore was made. The team is slightly similar to my last team from when there was still a League here. The differences, however, are that instead of Dragonite, there's Salamence, and Absol, depending if I feel like using it over Honchkrow or not. There is also no Darkrai in my team, because as Axxel said on the Deviantart page, no Legendaries period. I didn't know if you wanted shiny Pokemon in trainers' teams or not, so that's why I limited the amount of shinies in my team to one; Charizard, my Ace Pokemon. However, if there is no limit to how many shinies I can have, then that's fine, too. Thank you so much for letting me join Team Ultima. From the sound of the name of it, it sounds like it's going to be a really great organization. Since I'm now in Team Ultima, I was wondering if my sprite could wear the group's logo somewhere on the coat, too. Maybe on the back of the coat, or a small logo on the top-left of it, like how Giovanni has his in HG/SS. Just to avoid confusion, am I an Admin, or a Corporal? I know that the Admins list is full, and the Corporals are like the Meteor Aces of Ultima, but I got confused as to what my position is.

Just out of curiosity, I know that Gym Leaders and Elite 4 are no longer available, but is there the possibility of being an admin of the evil team? (Not the leader itself, but an underling, like an agent or admin of sorts.) If not, then a strong, relevant trainer of sorts. Name: Trevore Sprite Appearance: (Darker shoes, pants, and gloves) (If it's possible to be one of the evil team's admins. Just flip it around, and you have a trainer.) Position: Since Gym Leaders and Elite 4 are full, I figure I would use this for either an Evil Team Admin, or a strong trainer. End-Game Team: Salamence, Greninja, Klefki, Gardevoir, Absol/Honchkrow (Whichever you prefer to use), Mega Charizard X (Shiny if possible)

Maybe Jan did change Geara's relationship to son of her, I don't know.

Isn't Geara Narcissa's husband? In v5, he was, but is it now unclear in v6?

Don't we also see Neved when Gothitelle teleports us on a table in the room with all of the Xen Executives? Unless that scene was changed... I don't know.

Dang it... I'm so tempted to enter, but I have my eyes set on two other dragons...~

Chapter XX: The BlackSteeple Prison Conspiracy Day 3: The Glorious Yet Tragic Escape, Melia's Dramatic Return, And The Marine Biologist Valarie! DAY 3 Back in the cells, Valarie explains the plan. She says that today is the day, and Madame X reaches BlackSteeple Prison today. She asks all of us if we are ready to survive, and one by one, we all say yes. Valarie turns to me, and says that she will go and free the prisoners underground, Saki and Adam will free the prisoners in the main building, and she needs me to go save Aelita because we have no time to lose. It's time to wipe Team Xen out. She sends out Lapras, and it destroys the gate. Saki declares freedom, and Adam says that we won't die here. Braixen agrees, and the guard nearby is shocked that the cell door's busted. As he goes over to confront them, he ends up getting frozen by Lapras's Ice Beam! Lapras then goes over to my cell, and Valarie tells the others to get the rest of the prisoners out of here. She tells them to be careful, and Saki says the same, as they all leave as Valarie tells them to stay safe. She turns to Lapras, and orders it to get me out of here. Lapras busts the door down, and Valarie compliments her. She returns her to her Pokeball, and tells me that she'll go after my mother, so I should go get Aelita. She wishes me good luck, and leaves. Sure enough, as I pass through, every door is busted. When I leave the cell room, I find a few guards frozen, and a young girl fighting off a guard and his Glameow with a Jigglypuff. Seriously? These two suck as trainers. Just saying. I head into the other room, and see Saki fighting off a guard with her Klinklang. I battle some of the guards who aren't battling, and then head to the Healing Room. I beat the grunt with the Kanto starters, and he mentions that he failed Madelis. Is she here, too? He warns me that I'm going to have a rude awakening, and so I heal my Pokemon. Surprisingly, the other two guards in the room are too lazy to do anything. With that said, I battle the grunt at the top left corner, and beat him. Before I go to the elevator room, I heal my Pokemon, then head inside. When I head to the room, a mysterious voice says that it's been a while. However, Madelis steps out of the elevator, and greets me. She says that I sure caused her a lot of drama back at HQ, and because of me and that wretched Crescent, she lost Shadow Mewtwo. She gets enraged, and tells me that she's going to show me the pain she has suffered. You want pain? I'll bring the pain. Let's go! Madelis sends out Houndoom while I send out Metchan, who gets hit by Houndoom's Thunder Fang, but hits Houndoom with High Jump Kick. Madelis heals Houndoom with a Hyper Potion, but it gets hit with another High Jump Kick, knocking it out. She sends out Sharpedo, who knocks out Metchan, so I send out Kidnapper and build up with Minimize. None of its attacks hit, and once Kidnapper sets up, I switch him out with Baton Pass for Swoop, who Substitutes himself, and Endeavors. He then finishes Sharpedo off with Air Slash. Madelis sends out Skuntank, who gets hit by Swoop's Endeavor and Air Slash, knocking it out. Madelis sends out Zwelious, who also falls from the Endeavor-Air Slash combo. Madelis sends out Shifrty, but it, too, is no match for the Endeavor-Air Slash combo. With Madelis's Dark-type Pokemon defeated, I win the battle! Madelis is disappointed that this happened again, and I'm just as she remembers. She sees that I've gotten so much stronger, and says that she should have ended me there when she had the chance. She says I can do what I want, but vows that this isn't over... yet. She leaves, and then I go and heal my Pokemon. I head to the second floor, but the guard there tells me that there's nothing for me and there, so he tells me to get. I head to the third floor, and head into Neved's Office. When I head inside his office, he sees that I've finally made it. He invites me to come over to his desk, for we need to have... a little chat. I head over to his desk, and he sees that Madelis, once again, has failed to stop me in my tracks. However, he expected that. Aelita is surprised to see me, and I turn over to her. Neved stops me, and tells me to ignore her, for she's nothing but a husk of broken emotions. In a way, he pities her, but tells me not to take this the hard way, for he only does what he must. He assures me that my death will be for the greater good, and that we are all nothing but bacteria clinging to the flesh of Team Xen. He sees that I don't care for all of that stuff, and says that kids these days have no sense of wisdom, no pride. However, he says that he has all of those things, and vows that he will show his pride. His pride in his power to delete me. He vows that he will not lose to me, or anyone. And with that said, the battle begins. You want to delete me? It's going to have to take a lot more than locking me up and frying my friend. When I'm done with you, it'll be you who's deleted. Xen Warden Neved sends out Weavile, while I send out Roggenroll, who sets up Stealth Rock around Neved's side of the field. Roggenroll goes down from Weavile's brutal attacks, but not before hitting Weavile with a Mud Slap, making it lose its accuracy. Taking advantage of this, I send out Kidnapper, and start having it Minimize. Kidnapper then uses Baton Pass to switch out to Fang, who builds up with Bulk Up, Substitute, and Agility. Once that's done, I have Kidnapper use Baton Pass to switch out with Metchan, who builds up with Calm Mind, then wipes out Weavile with High Jump Kick. Neved sends out Froslass, so I Baton Pass Metchan for Swoop, who knocks out Froslass with Air Slash. Neved sends out Barbaracle, who goes down from Swoop's Psychic. Neved sends out Aurorus, who also goes down from Swoop's Psychic. Neved sends out Gastrodon, who just doesn't stand a chance against Swoop's buffed up Psychic. With Neved's Ice and Water-type Pokemon defeated, I win the battle! Neved is surprised that a mere child can hold so much power, and is shocked that mere children can have the power to rebel this much. He says that it's unspeakable and unheard of, and says that it's completely incomprehensible by all means. Aelita gives it to him straight, and says that he lost because he's weak. Neved turns to her, and asks that if he's the weak one, then what does it make her. He calls her complete and utter garbage, and also has the balls to say "Just like your father." Aelita is silent, but then unleashes her emotions at him, sending out her Mienfoo to knock him to a wall! She asks if she's garbage, and says that she'll show him who's the real trash in this room. She gets up, and walks over to him, telling him not to smudge her father's name because if he does, she will kill him. She turns to me and thanks me for coming back for her. However, Neved and she need to have a small chat. She says that she'll meet me downstairs, and she can handle herself... really. Neved wonders what she could possibly gain from killing him, and calls her foolish, while she says that she can take care of things from here. I leave the room, and if I turn back, it says that Aelita asked for privacy... Oh gosh... What does THAT mean? I head down to the first floor, and heal my Pokemon. I then head to the exit, and Valarie is there waiting for me. She says that we're ready to go, but wonders where Aelita is. I reassure her that she's fine, and say that she wanted to be alone with Neved for a bit. It STILL sounds weird if you think about it... She accepts, and says that we're going to have to prepare for Madame X now because she should be here at any moment! She tells me to make sure I'm done with everything in here because we won't be coming back to this wretched prison again. We then leave. Meanwhile... Aelita takes Neved to the Electrical Rehabilitation Room, and laughs. She's amazed at how the tables have turned, and says that he knew she wasn't lying, right from the beginning. She tells him that she knew it all along, but he did it out of spite. He wanted revenge because her father betrayed them all back at Carotos Mountain, and she tells Neved that he knew that Keta's eyes would fill with despair after seeing her tortured over and over and over again. She tells him to listen to her, and she promises that she's going to make the rest of his life a living hell. And she can even assure him of that. She tells him to prepare to be fried, and he tells her to do her worst. "Bastard child." While Neved gets electrocuted over and over and over again, Valarie and I step outside, and I see my mother there, waiting for me. She says that she thought she would never see me again. She sees that I've gotten so strong as well, and says that my father would be so proud of me. WHO IS MY FATHER?!?! Valarie breaks the reunion by saying that we should celebrate once we get off this island. She says that Madame X's boat should be here any moment, and we can't waste anymore time than we already have! She says that we should make our way to the docks immediately, and Mother agrees. She says that Augustus is already at the docks as well, so we're all set. I follow them, and Mother says that she will help me in any way she can. I talk to Valarie, who tells me that Saki, Adam, Braixen, and the others are already by the docks. However, I decide to check Mother's cell for anything, and she dropped a Pixie Plate! I can't turn back to the building itself, so now I am ready to face Madame X and leave. I tell Valarie that I'm ready, and she says that we should get prepared for Madame X. However... A Pokemon roars into the night sky, and we're all horrified. Just then, a woman dressed in dark purple armor drops down from the sky, with Yveltal swooping down behind her! Valarie is shocked, and says that can't be Madame X. Madame X then asks us what is the meaning of this uprising. She looks at us, and assumes that we are the ones responsible for this disturbance. Valarie is still shocked that she didn't come by boat, and Mother is in shock as well. Valarie wonders if she assumed too much, and if it's the end for all of us. She says that there isn't any way to escape with everyone now, and Madame X wonders what the meaning of this is. However, we look up, and see that a present has landed right in front of Madame X! Could it be? Valarie asks if it's a present, and the present whispers to Madame X that it has a secret to tell her. It says that if she hurts any of it's friends, it'll kill her. That includes anyone on the island as well. The present explodes, revealing none other than Nim! This must be her extravagant entrance! She then starts cloning herself, too! "ONE PLUS ONE IS TWO! ONE PLUS TWO IS THREE! With the power of three, we can withstand anything! Can't you see?" Nim is showered with applause, and she thanks the audience, as she tells the Nims to hold their power together, and hold Madame X in place. They perform their magic, and the deed is done. Nim says that was easy, and that no one hurts me when she's around. That's a true friend right there! Let's get out of here before she can escape! However, as Nim is laughing, Madame X breaks free from her prison, and taunts Nim. Nim is scared, and Madame X starts doing her own math as she warps over and grabs one of the Nim clones. "'One minus three is two." Umm... no it's not. Just then, she eliminates that one. "One minus two is one." No it's not! And then that Nim is eliminated. "One minus one is... zero." FINALLY you got one right! You really suck at math! Nim begs her not to hurt her, and Valarie nearly cries in agony for Nim, but just as Madame X is about to kill her, a mysterious figure orders Togekiss to use Aura Sphere, as she knocks Madame X and Nim back, freeing Nim. Madame X is unphased, but Nim seems surprised. I step up, and see if Nim's alright. She asks me if I did that, but I didn't. Do you THINK I can talk? No. I'm a silent protagonist. LIKE MOST POKEMON GAMES! Madame X says that it is such weakness, attacking a person from a distance instead of upfront. She demands that they show themselves, and so they do. Just then, MELIA drops from the sky! MELIA!!! Madame X is surprised to see Melia alive, and Melia sees that she remembered her, saying that she's so flattered. She then grabs Madame X, who demands her to let go. However, she doesn't, as she tells Madame X that she's caused her a lot of trouble, but she's going to end her reign immediately. Madame X says that Melia's words hold substance, and reveals that she knew Melia was alive because she could feel it in her blood. Melia tells her to stop talking and die, while Madame X is pitiful. She says that even if Melia was capable of such a task, there is no way off this island. Melia asks her if she underestimates her that much, and reveals that she brought a ship with her, much to Madame X's dismay. In fact, she even brought one of Madame X's own ships. She says that it was quite easy for her, and tells Madame X to give Eli and Sharon a kiss for her later. Madame X is surprised, and denies it, while Melia says it is currently at the docks as we speak. She reveals that while Madame X was kept busy doing her little game with Nim, she got everyone on board, and Madame X is the last problem. Madame X pushes her back, calling her a foolhardy girl. She says that she acts with such boldness, such resolve. However, except for the fact that she's walked right into their grasp. Madame X vows that she will not allow her to slip so easily, and decides to end this now. Melia turns over to me, and tells me that we have much to speak about, but now isn't the time. She tells me to get everyone on board, now, same with Nim. Nim is shocked, and Melia says that she'll take care of Madame X. Nim tells us that we have to get out of here, and Melia tells me that she'll get Aelita, too, so I shouldn't worry. She tells me to go, but as soon as we go, Madame X snaps. "Such insolence! Those who don't bow to my wrath shall be crushed by it! By the sharpness of my blade, Senketsuken, I shall obliterate anyone who defies me!" She warps over to right behind me, and says that she doesn't remember giving me any permission to leave, and Mother tells me to look out. Madame X tells me to fall to her wrath, and so she attacks... However... Instead of me getting stabbed, I end up switching places with my MOTHER!!! Valarie is horrified, and Melia is silent. Mother tells me that she wishes for nothing more than my survival. She says this to all of us... especially me... She says that it's just like she said; She gets no greater joy than knowing that I am safe. She tells me to survive for her as she takes her last breath, and dies. Madame X says that it was a meaningless endeavor, and throws my own mother aside. She is disgusted to see that my own mother sacrificed herself to save me, and says that she has never seen such weak hearted humans. "Only those with power can change this world, but what power do you have when you're dead?" Um... Necromancy. Or, NecroNancy, in this case... Madame X says that she thought people as simple as Nancy knew of this notion, but it appears not. She shrugs it off, and says that her sacrifice meant nothing. She takes out her blade again, and says that it won't stop her blade from cutting me in two right now. Just then, the battle begins. OH MY GOSH! YOU KILLED MY MOTHER!! YOU BASTARD!!! DIE!!!! Xen Dictator Madame X sends out a LEVEL 100 YVELTAL, while I send out Roggenroll, who Stealth Rocks the entire area. Roggenroll gets knocked out by Yveltal's Dark Pulse, so I send out Mr. Muffintops, who manages to paralyze and confuse Yveltal with Thunder Wave and Sweet Kiss while Yveltal tries to pull Sucker Punches against him. While Yveltal is paralyzed and hurts itself, Mr. Muffintops Flashes it several times. Once Mr. Muffintops Flashes Yveltal enough and re-confuses it, I switch him out for Kidnapper, who starts Minimizing and using Amnesia. Once he builds up, I Baton Pass him for Fang, who builds up with Bulk Up and Agility, while Yveltal keeps getting paralyzed and missing. Once Fang's done, I Baton Pass him for Metchan, who sets up Calm Minds. Once that's done, I Baton Pass him for Swoop, who instantly knocks out Yveltal with a few Air Slashes. Madame X sends out Garchomp, who is also level 100. It gets hit with Swoop's Endeavor, while missing its attacks on Swoop, and after a few Psychics from Swoop, Garchomp is down. Madame X sends out Goodra, who gets hit from Swoop's Endeavor. After a few Air Slashes and one Psychic, Goodra is down. Madame X sends out Volcarona, who severely gets hurt by the Stealth Rock. After landing two Air Slashes from a surprisingly obedient Swoop, Volcarona is down. Madame X sends out Salamence, who surprisingly strikes back. However, after an Endeavor and an Air Slash, Salamence is down. Madame X finally sends out her Hydreigon as her last Pokemon, and after an Endeavor flinch hax from a couple Air Slashes, Swoop knocks Hydreigon down. With all of Madame X's Pokemon defeated, I surprisingly win the battle! Madame X is shocked, and tells her father that she has lost. She says that it's impossible, and Melia tells Nim to trap her. She freezes Madame X in place, and Melia tells us to get on board now. Valarie says we should go, and we do, leaving Madame X and Mother behind... I pass through the frozen guards, and head through the docks, where I see a big Xen ship. Valarie tells me that we have to leave now, and I'm ready to leave. She apologizes to me because she promised she would free my mother, but then shrugs it off, saying we can talk later. For now, we must leave. Aelita arrives, and says that she is ready to go. Valarie is happy to see Aelita safe, and asks about Melia. Melia arrives, and Valarie asks about Madame X. Melia says that they saw each other eye to eye for now. And when she says that, she knocked her against the building, and we should get out of here fast. And so we leave. Madame X... You're lucky that I only destroyed your whole team. The next time we meet, I'll end you... But not just you... but the entire Team Xen. On the ship, I cry silently to myself in my cabin, when Adam comes in. I turn around, and he says that he just wanted to come in and apologize about what happened to my mother. And he means it, too. He says that it's no one's fault, but he can't help but feel like he shares the blame for this, because if he was there... things would have be different. He says that he just wanted to see how I was doing and all, so he'll see me later. He says bye, and leaves. I head outside of my cabin, and find Nim and Braixen. Nim loudly apologizes about my mother's death, and apologizes for not knowing how to do these things. Braixen apologizes about what happened, and promises that she'll get stronger so that she can protect everyone. I head into a big room, and find Adam again, who promises that he'll beat Madame X's head in for murdering my mother, and that I can hold him to that. I head outside, and find Saki, who says that she can fly. Don't fly too much, Saki. I also find Valarie upstairs, and she sincerely apologizes about what happened, claiming that it was her fault because she should've thought things more clearly. I also talk to Augustus in his quarters, and he tells me that we will be heading to Gearen City within a few days. I head downstairs, and find Melia in a cabin. She turns around, and sees that it's me. She says that it must be very weird to see her after so long, and guesses that I want some answers, which I do. She says that she's here to give them to me, and reveals them to me. She tells me that ever since the time she escaped from Jenner's office, she's been on a grand adventure. She says that after Houndoom attacked Togepi, it teleported her on top of a building. She got out, and quickly took the train to Route 2, scared beyond imagination. Then, she fled to Amethyst Cave, and got attacked by Team Xen. Unfortunately, she hit a dead end... but then two people saved her, who told her that she needed to lay low for a while. So... she had to fake her death for a while. After that, she had to do... things. She promises that she'll explain that later, and tells me not to worry because they were nice people. She tells me that she did feel bad for leaving me in the lab with Madelis, but she just had to get out fast. She says that she missed me, Ren, and Venam, but ends the conversation. However, she sees my Snag Machine, and wonders what the heck happened to it. She sees that it had a power failure or something, and says that she'll get it fixed up in no time. However, she decides to fix it up for me right away, and she does. However, she also has something awkward to ask... Shipping confirmed? She says that it's been a really long time since she's seen me, and she knows that I've gotten better at battling. She says that she needs to test my skills, and when I'm ready, I should meet her outside. Yup, I knew it would be something else. However, she also wants me to check up on Aelita before I do that, because she's been pretty depressed lately. Melia leaves, while I go check up on Aelita. I head into Aelita's cabin, and talk to her. She greets me, and says that she's feeling much better than she was at the prison. She says that she wasn't herself then, and it was scary. She says that it was like her soul and her father's became one, and she was enraged then. She says that all she know is, that when she gets back to the Floria District, she's going to buy a new headband because she's still not used to having her hair down like this. Are you kidding? It looks good on you. She thanks me for checking up on her, and says that she's going to go outside to get some fresh air. She leaves, and I head out there too. I head out to the deck, and Melia asks me if I can go ask the Captain if it's okay to have a battle here, because that honestly slipped her mind. She tells me that he's currently upstairs on the upper deck, and tells me that I should go consult Aelita because she's really depressed lately. I thought I already did that! I head up to Augustus's quarters, and he apologizes and is saddened by what happened to my mother. He tells me that she was always brave, and did things without thinking, as I saw before... However, he says that he must tell me something. He tells me that she predicted her death ever since they were locked in that cell, and she knew it was inevitable. He says that she wanted to give me this if anything ever happened to her... He gives me a Mawile, which I name Nancy. He tells me that this was a spawn from one of her own Mawile, and she wanted to give me a gift to remember her by. I ask him if it's alright to have a battle on the ship, and he supposes that a battle on the outer deck wouldn't be so bad. Oh, really? Then explain why it's possible to have a battle with a breeder inside of the ship! He tells me to make sure not to break anything, and so I leave. After training Nancy a little bit, I head outside, and Melia waits for me. She says that she can't believe the last time we battled was at Goldenleaf Cave, and back then, she wasn't really able to fend for herself against Team Xen. However, she's different now, as she feels that she's regained... everything. What an odd thing to say... She says that the power in her Pokemon is unimaginable, and with that said, we battle. Melia, you are certainly one odd girl. Anyways, let's go! Enigma Melia sends out Fortitude the Zoroark, while I send out Grimsley, who strikes Fortitude down with X-Scissor. Melia sends out Faith the Yanmega, while Grimsley Smacks Down Faith in two hits. Melia sends out Diligence the Pupitar, who instantly gets knocked out by Grimsley's Water Pulse. Melia sends out Hope the Gardevoir, who knocks out Grimsely with Moonblast after Grimsley attacks with X-Scissor. I send out Kidnapper, but he instantly gets knocked out by Hope's Shadow Ball. I send out Nancy, who nearly knocks down Hope with Sucker Punch. However, Hope survives, and knocks down Nancy with Shadow Ball. I send out Charles, and he burns Hope down with Flame Burst. Melia sends out Happiness the Togekiss, while I send out Sheep. She also says that she never gets tired of this rush and this excitement, and Sheep begins by paralyzing Happiness with Thunder Wave. Unfortunately, he gets knocked out before he could even do that, so I send out IronFist so I can revive Sheep. IronFist gets knocked out by Happiness's Air Slash, so I send out Charles and heal Sheep with a Super Potion. After a few attacks from Charles, Happiness knocks Charles down with Air Slash. I send out Sheep, and he works his magic by paralyzing Happiness with Thunder Wave this time, and confuses Happiness as well with Confuse Ray. After Happiness hits itself, Sheep actually knocks it out with a critical hit Discharge. With Melia's Shiny Pokemon defeated, I win the battle! Melia says that even now, she is not strong enough to defeat me. She says that just as she has grown stronger, I have as well. She thanks me for battling with her, and just as she's about to speak, Valarie sees land. Melia is surprised, because she didn't see any land. At the edge, Saki still believes she can fly, and Valarie tells us to brace for impact. With that said, Saki actually flies overboard as we hit land! Good job, Saki... It looks like you CAN fly, after all... Melia is shocked, and Aelita tells everybody to get off the ship. We go on shore, and Valarie wonders what is going on. She says that this island was totally not here just a second ago, and that it just sorta appeared. Melia, however, recognizes this place, as it looks familiar to her. She then realizes that it's Terajuma Island, an island that was once a part of the Aevium Region. She explains that unfortunately, it drifted much farther than any of the other parts of the region, and Valarie asks her if she's been here before. Melia says yes, and says that this is where she was taken after Spacea and Tiempa saved her. She realizes that she hasn't mentioned those names yet, and says that it's a lot to explain, so it'll have to wait for next time. She sees that Saki flew to the west, and says that we'll have to traverse through Terajuma Jungle to reach her. However, there's one slight problem... She explains that the Jungle is filled with large pools of water, which means that we'll need Surf to progress. Luckily for everyone, she has a spare Surf HM. However, it won't do much good to me, because I'm lacking in badges. Valarie turns to us, and asks her if me and her have a battle for a gym badge. Melia says that sounds like a good idea, and asks if we'll just battle on the beach then. Valarie says that we could do that, but that's boring... Which means that she has something else in mind... She says that she saw a nice spot while we were sailing down this way, so we can head there. Just then, Colin (Yes, the boy that was taken by the tentacles in the S.S. Oceana) comes over to us, and says that they found an empty lodge on the north side of the beach, and that they're gonna turn it into a Pokemon Center and a PokeMart. Valarie is pleased, and tells me that if I need to stock up on things, she suggests I make my way to that lodge. She tells me to just speak to her whenever I'm ready. She then realizes that she's not in prison anymore, so she changes back to her normal clothes right in front of us, and says that she feels so much better. She giggles, and I make my way to the lodge. Ummm... Why did she change right in front of us? Has she no shame?! Oh well... Time to train Sheep some more! After training Sheep, I talk to Nim, who tells me that she almost died out there, and it was thanks to Melia that she's standing here right now before me. She says that she needs to think for a bit, and says that if I need to get back to the Floria district, she can teleport me there. She says that when I need to get back on the island, she'll be waiting at Akuwa Town. I head over to Braixen, and she say that it's just like Saki to be thrown off a ship. I find Aelita at the entrance to Terajuma Jungle, and she says that we should probably stay out of the jungle until everyone's ready to proceed. I head over to Adam, but find the Grass Gem nearby. I talk to Adam, and he hopes that Team Xen doesn't find us here, because he doesn't want to have to do anything reckless. I then head back on the ship, and train Sheep. After training Sheep, he eventually evolves into Flaffy, then Ampharos! With a now-grown Sheep on the team with the Quick Claw equipped, I talk to Valarie, who asks me if I want to go to the spot she mentioned earlier. I say yes, and she says that we can use the docked boat to drift out into the ocean. She's sure that the owners won't mind if we borrow it, and we head out there. When we get out there, I get into position, and Valarie apologizes once again for what happened. She says that it's her fault we didn't get out with everyone, and that if only she looked at things in a different perspective, things would've been different. She apologizes again, and asks me if she's ruining the atmosphere. Yes, yes you are... She then tells me to show her the true extent of my power. I will gladly show you the true extent of my power... After all, you DID just witness Madame X's Pokemon get utterly destroyed, did you not? If I can defeat a team of level 100 Pokemon, anything is possible. Prepare to get washed away, Valarie! Marine Biologist Valarie sends out Politoed, while I send out Sheep. Sheep paralyzes and confuses Politoed with Thunder Wave and Confuse Ray, and Politoed hurts itself in confusion. I send out Charles, who gets knocked out by Politoed's Tidal Wave, but I send out Kidnapper, who sets up Amnesias and Minimizes, while Politoed snaps out of confusion. I keep healing Kidnapper with Super Potions while this happens, and have Kidnapper use Substitute. Eventually, I also manage to heal Sheep completely, and when Politoed goes into paralysis, I Baton Pass Kidnapper for Sheep, and have Sheep confuse Politoed with Confuse Ray. Sheep then strikes with Discharge, shocking Politoed to a crisp. Valarie sends out Milotic, and Sheep paralyzes and confuses it with Thunder Wave and Confuse Ray, all while Milotic keeps missing Dragon Tails. Sheep then launches a couple Discharges, and knocks out Milotic. Valarie sends out Lantern, who Dives underwater, and strikes at Sheep, but also gets confused by Sheep's Confuse Ray. I take a gamble and have Sheep use Discharge, but it surprisingly does not have Volt Absorb. Lanturn, however, survives, and Valarie heals it with a couple of Hyper Potions. Lanturn snaps out of confusion, and strikes a few times, but gets knocked out after a few more Discharges. Valarie sends out Lapras, who is actually a male, and when Sheep tries to paralyze it, it heals its status problem with Hydration. However, I find a loophole around, and have Sheep confuse it with Confuse Ray. Sheep strikes with Discharge, but just as I heal Sheep with a Super Potion, Valarie switches out Lapras for Slowbro, who Sheep paralyzes and confuses with Thunder Wave and Confuse Ray. Slowbro tries to build up with Light Screen and Calm Mind, but after a few Power Gems and Discharges from Sheep, it goes down. Valarie sends out Lapras again, and the Light Screen fades, allowing Sheep to confuse Lapras with Confuse Ray, and take it out with a couple Power Gems. Valarie sends out Rotom-Wash, and says that the waves give her the power to keep on. Rotom-Wash tries to burn Sheep with Will-O-Wisp, but misses, as Sheep confuses it with Confuse Ray, and knocks it out with a couple Discharges. With Valarie's Water-type Pokemon defeated, I win the battle! Valarie sees that she's been washed away, and understands that she, Valarie, Gym Leader of Akuwa Town, has lost. She says that it is her greatest honor that she presents to me, Trevo, with the Dewdrop Badge. She gives me the Dewdrop Badge, and says that Pokemon from levels 1-50 will now obey me from now on. However, Melia comes swooping in on her Togekiss, and drops HM03 Surf to me! She comes back, and tells us that everyone is set to proceed into the jungle. She says that whenever we're ready, we know what to do. She flies back to the island, and Valarie says that she's not as strong as me and Melia, but she won't hold anyone back. She says that we should go meet everyone by the entrance, and so Valarie heads back. I, however, teach Grimsley Surf, take a look at my surroundings, and grab some items around the place. After battling a trainer nearby and collecting all the items I can get, I sail back to Terajuma Island. When I head back to the island, I find that everybody except for Colin, Nim, and Adam, already entered the jungle, and so I head inside the jungle too. Today was a glorious, yet terrible day... My mother is now dead, and we're on an abandoned island... Maybe... But I promise you this, Madame X... You WILL be destroyed next time we meet. I can promise you that. For now, into the Jungle I go! Current Stats: SWOOP, THERE IT IS! SWOOP THERE IT IS!!! SHEEP, IS THE SWEEP! SHEEP, IS THE SWEEP!!! In this chapter, there was major butt-whooping all around, with three MVPs! First, we have Swoop, who annihilated Madame X's ENTIRE TEAM with the help of a Baton Pass team! Not only that, but he destroyed Madelis, Neved, AND THE ENTIRE BLACKSTEEPLE PRISON GUARD! Next, we have Sheep, who went from a tiny little Mareep, and evolved into a Shock-and-Awe Ampharos, and swept through Valarie's Water-types like they were NOTHING! And finally, we have Kidnapper, the child-napper balloon who was a great help in EVERY battle I faced in this chapter. I had to level the team down a bit, because I thought I would need Charles, IronFist, and Grimsley against Valarie, BUT I DIDN'T! With Surf in my hands, and powerful Pokemon to boot, things are looking up! Except... R.I.P., Mother!!! Charizard Name: Charles Level: 43 Moves: Fire Fang, Wing Attack, Flame Burst, Dragon Rage Greninja Name: Grimsley Level: 43 Moves: Bounce, X-Scissor, Smack Down, Surf Murkrow Name: P.I.M.P. Level: 43 Moves: Feint Attack, Wing Attack, Night Shade, Assurance Swoobat Name: Swoop Level: 43 Moves: Psychic, Substitute, Air Slash, Endeavor (Will get Calm Mind back though, don't worry!) Ampharos Name: Sheep Level: 45 Moves:Confuse Ray, Power Gem, Thunder Wave, Discharge Torkoal Name: Tortimer Level: 42 Moves: Flame Wheel, Curse, Flamethrower, Protect Sharpedo Name: Shawn Level: 37 Moves: Assurance, Screech, Swagger, Ice Fang Pangoro Name: IronFist Level: 43 Moves: Crunch, Rock Smash, Body Slam, Vital Throw Mawile Name: Nancy Level: 43 Moves: Iron Head, Sucker Punch, Baton Pass, Crunch