Seehan

So as stated in the title, I've caught up on the story. After doing all the sidequests and whatnot, however, there comes a time where one must sit somewhere and save until the next version is released. The problem is, if you save somewhere irrelevant, upon coming back you might not remember where to go next. So as an open question to any of the devs, where would you suggest I plop myself till the next version?

Nope, pretty sure this was available post V... 5? 6? An admin might be able to confirm

Order I talked to him: In front of Wispy Ruins (Can't remember the time) Odd House (Night) Gym Library (Morning) Wispy Tower (Afternoon) After this, he will offer to battle you and will be in Narcissa's battlefield in the gym.

Thanks Kithros! It was indeed Wispy Tower that I was missing, got to do the battle Thanks again for the help guys~

Interesting... I still can't battle him. So I first talked to him in front of Wispy Ruins. Then met him at the odd house, then talked to him in the library. To be clear, I tried battling him at 2:27 pm, clearly in the afternoon. Am I missing something? Right now all I can do is talk to him in the library, where he says the same things as before. Can I not battle him if I already have 9 badges?

How do you trigger the battle? I'm currently on Post-V7, and i talked to him in front of wispy ruins + the odd house + inside the gym. What am I missing?

This entire thread is just a bunch of loose ideas and wishy washyness. Does anyone know how much time it takes to even make a 30 second animation, with no colors or background or VA or SFX? Forget writing, VAing, and even animation. Ame takes half a year-a year making a single chapter of Reborn using premade tools and Essentials. How long do you think it would take to make an animation from scratch of even the train crash? The answer is weeks. Months. It's an impossible task for anything less than a fully staffed team of at least a dozen experienced animators and studio workers. I hate to be a killjoy, but honestly it's a project doomed to failure.

All children need training wheels until theyre taken away, whether willingly or forcefully................

All deaths have a place in the story; depending on motivation issues and such I may or may not get around to actually writing it. However, the storyboard is already established. Worry not; there is no such thing as a pointless death in Another Journey. I defs should have chosen another name for my male protagonist; When this first started it was just a random ass story so I just used my name. Alice and the rest of the backstory came later. I absolutely hate writing about weak characters so all of my protagonists are gonna be broken af at full power so sorry ))) Alice is a badass. She'll have her moment soon. Eventually she'll surpass everyone, including but not limited to Seehan. Again, I might not make it that far though. Fern is a piece of shit. Hate him. Basically using him to illicit hatred. Pokemon is of Japanese origin. Kiminikimete sounds a lot better than "I choose youuuuu" Gardevoir is Fairy/Psychic~ Again, all story elements have their place. Patience, young Padawan~ Foreshadowing and plot elements are effective because you forget about them because they show up so early. How often does your player character lose? And don't worry. Both Seehan and Alice are about to get fucked up within the next two Parts. Don't worry about never losing :^)

gonna be here forever

Alice stepped forward. Dozens of question littered her mind, but she only asked one. "Why? Why did you betray everyone who believed in you and join Team Meteor?" Corey was silent for a moment, as if debating on how to answer. When he finally did speak, it was in the voice of a defeated man. "It... Is a long story. I was, and still am, weak." "Many years ago, I met the love of my life. We were happy. I was happy. For the first time in my life, everything seemed right. When I was with her, I was complete. I was... Naive." "It was exactly what Team Meteor had been waiting for. For a member of the Original 18 to have an opening. A weakness." "My wife... When she gave birth to Heather, she passed away. For several years, I thought it to be simply a tragic accident. Upon investigation, however, I discovered the truth: my wife had been murdered." "Of course, I sought to find out more. I didn't rest for weeks. Months. Finding her murderer became an obsession; it became the only thing that mattered. I neglected Heather, and my duties as a Gym Leader, for the sake of my revenge. In my blind rage, I failed Heather as a father, and the Region as a Leader. I justified it all to myself, by swearing that it would all be worth it in the end." "However, when I finally found the bastard, my plans fell though." "The man who killed my wife is a high ranking member of Team Meteor, by the name of Sirius. He murdered her for the sake of a ring... A Ruby Ring." "The same ring Heather has with her now." "She will be hunted for it. I was forced to join Team Meteor to ensure her, and the Ring's, safety. Now that she has decided to leave, however, I can no longer protect her. Team Meteor will bring the full force of their power down on her." "I no longer have the right to call myself her father." "Please, watch over her for me." His eyes had glazed over in reminiscence as he told his story. Upon finishing, however, his eyes focused upon those of Seehan and Alice. There were no more words to be said. There were no more questions to be asked. Corey nodded in understanding. The older man cast a sideways glance at Alice. "That Pikachu you have... It was once mine. It was to be a gift for Heather... I ordered it specifically from the Hoenn Region for her. However, after an argument with her, I threw its Pokeball over the bridge in a fit of rage. The fall must have damaged the Ball's release mechanism, erasing its trainer information and releasing it into the wild. It is yours now. Use it well." And that was that. The two trainers stiffened in alarm as Corey pulled out his Pokeballs. However, the man made no move to throw them. Instead, he reached into his pocket and extricated a worn Pokedex. Inputting his password, he activated the tiny machine's Voice Authentication. "I, Corey, authorize the full release of all Pokemon affiliated under my name. Any and all privileges associated with my account are to be terminated." As he shut his Dex, Corey threw it off the bridge. As he did, the Pokeballs in his hands began to quiver and shake, their casings shattering from the forced release. In an explosion of light, his 6 Pokemon were released onto the bridge, their eyes panicked and confused. "That's it. We're done. You served me well, but this is the end. Leave." One by one, his Pokemon went their separate ways; all but his Crobat. Its eyes were fixed on those of its Trainer, and Alice was suddenly hit with the memory that Crobats could only reach their third form with love from their trainer. At some point, Corey had been a kind and compassionate trainer to his Pokemon. Corey smiled at his Pokemon one last time. "That means you too. We had a good run, but this is the end. Go, now." With one long, last look at its trainer, Corey's Crobat took wing and flew off towards the sunset. Corey watched it go, his face unreadable. He walked to the edge of the bridge, gazing at Reborn City. "And with this, my duty is finally over. My love... I'm coming." Seehan suddenly had a terrible premonition. He had seen this scene far too many times before. His mouth opened in a soundless cry as he lunged forward, his hand reaching out towards the older man in front of him. He was too slow. In one fluid movement, Corey slid off the bridge, falling into thin air - and the city far below. "No!" Seehan reached the spot where Corey had just been standing and slammed his fist into the side of the bridge in frustration and defeat. Once again, in what seemed like the story of his life, Seehan had failed in his most important promise to himself. What's the point of having power if I can't even save a single life?! Dawn, Kris, Lyra... Forgive me. Alice had slid to the surface of the bridge in shock, her hands clamped over her mouth and her eyes wide. A voice behind the two shattered the moment. "What a moron. Did that dumb-wad really just throw himself off of Beryl Bridge?" Seehan and Alice turned, coming face to face with exactly the person they didn't wish to see: Fern. The green haired youth carried on, oblivious to the tension that was so prevalent in the two he currently faced. "Sucker's gone for sure. And to think, he was the one I came all the way up here to challenge... What a waste of time." The boy sneered at Alice. "You beat him, huh? Must have been so embarrassing for him; pretty easy to see why he offed himself. Brings a bad name to the Original 18 when you lose to shit tier trainers like you. He was such a failure that he didn't even give you a badge! What a sorry excuse for a Leader hahahaha!" As Fern laughed, Alice could feel silent rage emanating from the dark haired youth behind her. Although he hadn't known him long, Seehan had still considered Corey an ally, even if it had been a lie. She made a motion to him behind her back. Don't rise to his provocations. It's not worth it. Wiping a tear from his eye, born from his laughter, Fern took a more serious tone. "You probably see me as heartless, yeah? Please. Not like I knew the guy. I just see it as natural selection, you know? So some old guy goes crazy and throws himself off a bridge... Big deal." He smirked at Alice. "But hey, if you're so concerned about him, why not go down and find him? Who knows, maybe he miraculously survived that kilometer long fall. It looks like he fell into the Lapis Ward, right below us. Not that I see the point though, he was just a-" Fern was cut off as a massive explosion shook the bridge. The shockwave blew the three trainers off their feet, and Alice found herself sprawled on the cold stone of the bridge, ears ringing and vision hazy. Screams of panic could be heard from far below them, and smoke and debris hung in the air. Seehan got to his feet and looked out over the city. "That huge plume of smoke... It's coming from the North Obsidia Ward... Right at the Grand Stairway!" Fern jumped to his feet. "Whoa! Something's going down! I'm gonna go find out what it is, later losers!" And with that, the youth ran off towards the Beryl Ward. Alice looked to Seehan, a panicked expression set on her face. "What should we do? I want to find Corey, but we can't ignore that explosion either. What if we can help?" Seehan shook his head, his features clouded in smoke and dust. "Let's head to the Lapis Ward first to gather more information. Running blindly into an emergency situation could cause more damage than help." "But-" "Trust me. We have to take this in steps. What if there's a second explosion? Going in with zero information could just make us into victims too." Alice knew he was right, even if she didn't want him to be. Fighting her every instinct to go running towards the Grand Stairway as fast as she could, she instead took a deep breath and closed her eyes, calming her heart. When she opened them again, Alice's eyes were clear. "You're right. Let's get moving." As the two trainers departed from Beryl Bridge, a man in a dark coat emerged from his hiding place. He had been prepared to eliminate Corey had he begun to leak confidential information; he was slightly disappointed that the man had instead elected to end his own life. As the man looked out towards the column of smoke rising from Reborn City, he touched his eyepatch and smiled. "You were a useful pawn, Corey. You may have taken my eye, but you can be sure I'll repay the favor to your daughter... Many times over." And with that, Sirius walked away, disappearing into the smoke. End of Part 2: From the Ashes Trainer Profile: Seehan Trainer Profile: Alice

Definitely good feedback from everyone ^^ I'm always looking to improve and honestly I kind of want to rewrite a lot of the story, make things more cohesive/better ( plot would stay the same). Getting criticism is defs healthy, so feel free to shoot me a PM any time

They confronted Corey atop the crumbling bricks of Beryl Bridge. From their elevated position, the trainers were treated to a beautiful view that overlooked the entirety of Reborn City. The aged Leader had his back to the trainers, his face looking over the city spread before them. "Disgusting, isn't it? The state of this once beautiful city." Corey spoke without turning. Seehan and Alice, though listening, were still on guard around the older man. It was always possible, after all, that this was all a trap. The man made as if to continue, but was interrupted as a massive shadow, followed by a gust of wind, appeared overhead. A Salamence was recalled into its Ball, and from the sky dropped a pink haired girl. As Corey turned to face her, his face showed no surprise, but perhaps a touch of sadness. "Heather... I-" "Shut up." As the girl glared at the Gym Leader, Alice was struck by their familial resemblance. They really are father and daughter. Alice started as Heather glanced in her general direction. "Oh, hey Alice. Seehan." Seehan nodded to her. There was no need for introductions between the two; they had met previously while Seehan had been searching for Team Meteor within the Ward. The girl turned back to face her father. "I'm leaving. Bye." "Excuse me?" For the time since Alice had met him, Corey looked genuinely concerned. "I'm leaving. For good. As in running away. You know you can't stop me, so don't even try." Corey's eyes took an edge of panic. "Stop. Stop right this-" "Make me. Guess what? You can't. I'm done listening to you, I'm done listening to your stupid rules, and most importantly, I'm done having a father who's teamed up with those Meteor scumbags. I am sick of you trying to control my life!" She turned away, her chest heaving. Alice was about to reach out to touch her shoulder, when she was stopped by Seehan's arm. Looking at him, he shook his head. It was better to stay out of this particular conflict. Heather looked towards the sky. "I'm done. Bye." "You are being completely irresponsible. You can't just fly away and hope all your problems will be solved." Corey tried reasoning with his daughter one last time. "What would your mother say?" Heather looked at her father one last time. "How would I know? I killed her, remember?" A flash of light ignited from Heather's Pokeball, and her Salamence reappeared next to its trainer. Its sharp gaze settled on Corey, as if daring him to come after them. "Heather." "What?" "You took your mother's ring, did you not? Don't lose it." Heather didn't reply. Instead, she climbed onto her Pokemon's back, and with a rush of air, shot off Beryl Bridge and disappeared into the horizon. Corey watched her go, with the eyes of a man who had lost everything he had ever cared for. Under his breath, the man muttered to himself, as if in a daze. "So that's it. 10 years of torment... For her to vanish just as quickly..." "No. I'll be at your side soon." Moments passed, and at last he turned to face the two trainers head on. "... What do you wish to know?"

Seehan Seehan burst into the room just in time to see the last of Alice's hair fade from black to her usual blonde. It confirmed what he had suspected; Alice was of Fairy lineage. He had suspected as much, from the way she resembled Valerie of the Laverre Gym. Alice had at last tapped into her latent power, breaking free of the seal placed on her so many years before. Rushing to her side, he saw that the power had not come without a price; the girl kneeling beside him was exhausted, her gaze hazy and out of focus. Her Pikachu had won the battle, but now both Trainer and Pokemon were feeling the effects of the neurotoxins and poisons they had been exposed to. Seehan had to act quickly. Swinging his bag off his back, the dark haired youth picked through its contents, swiftly extracting several Pecha Berries and an Antidote. He ignored his own injuries and tended to those in front of him; though he had been victorious in his battle royale with the officers, he had not emerged completely unscathed. His injuries were minor, however, compared to those of Alice and her Pokemon, so he grit his teeth and ignored the pain as he fed the Berries to Pikachu and sprayed the Antidote into Alice's nostrils. The officers themselves had been knocked safely unconscious, though there had been no saving the Chief. Upon taking the Antidote, Alice shivered slightly before opening her eyes. Looking around as she sat up, she quickly deduced her situation and nodded in thanks to Seehan before unsteadily getting to her feet. Seehan stood as well, and as Alice recalled her now unconscious Pikachu, he turned to face the man standing silently on the other side of the battlefield. Corey had recalled his Crobat, and had not moved to flee or interfere as Seehan treated Alice. The older man opened his mouth. "... To think my own Pokemon would be the cause of my defeat. Well done, Alice." "I've won. Will you fulfill your side of the deal?" "Meet me on Beryl Bridge. The gym is not the place to talk about the things I wish to say. Fear not; I will not attempt to flee. I know when I have been beaten." Whirling around, the man strolled out the gym doors. From her body language, it was clear that Alice wished to keep him in her sights; however, Seehan had a feeling Corey hadn't been lying. Turning to Alice, he noticed her shaking legs. It was clear that she had been extremely weakened by her ordeal. "For now, let's use the gym's healing machine to rest your Pokemon a bit; it wouldn't do to let them suffer in their Balls." Alice nodded, and together the two trainers returned to the gym's foyer. The unconscious officers groaned as Seehan and Alice stepped through the doors at the top of the stairs. Some had limbs bent at unusual angles. Seehan, having been in a hurry to finish the battle and help Alice, had not been gentle in taking them down. While Seehan normally would have had a difficult time defeating that many well trained officers alone with the Pokemon he currently had, the officers, being in their neurotoxined states, had been much weaker than they normally would have been. While Alice used the healing machine at the foot of the stairs, Seehan recovered the corpse of the Chief of Police. Though there was nothing he could do for the man, Seehan felt the older man at the very least deserved to be free from his noose. He bent his head in silent prayer over the deceased, then got to his feet and rejoined Alice at the door. "Let's go get some answers." Trainer Profile: Seehan Trainer Profile: Alice

Hey all! Now, anyone who's been following the story will have noticed that I kind of disappeared off the face of the Earth for a few months. Long story short, a lot of things happened, school started up again, and honestly I got a little burnt out. However, I also feel bad about leaving the story where I did, so I'll be starting up my writing again on the side when I have some free time. I'll finish up the current arc, then take a hiatus again for a while (probably until the next episode is released). For those have have been waiting for the next release, I'm sorry I dipped. For those that don't care, feel free to read up from the beginning and catch up on Seehan and Alice's adventures ^^ See you all in a bit! Seehan

So will we have to regather the kids for the Lost Camp again? I know that a bunch of side quests were reset during V6 :x

Alice The battle raged on and on. Neither Corey nor Alice had any intention of giving in and their Pokemon responded to their feelings, pouring their hearts into the battle. Although Crobat had failed to sneak past Pikachu's defenses a second time, Pikachu was unable to use the electrical speed and power it needed to finish the battle. As time passed, Pikachu began to grow weaker and weaker. It was as Corey had predicted; the poison was beginning to cripple its movements. Alice had done her best to slow the spread of poison with her Inverse Eye, but it was no use. She had maybe minutes before Pikachu collapsed. The poison, however, was not the only time limit Alice had to face. A strand of blonde hair drifted across her face, mixed in among the black. This was the blocking of her full potential that her grandmother had talked about, so long ago. For the past few minutes, Alice's hair had slowly been returning to its blonde coloring. She was also finding it harder and harder to maintain the version of reality seen through her Inverse Eye. I won't be able to use my fae abilities for any longer than 15 minutes at a time, it seems. I need to end this before the magic fades and the neurotoxin begins to affect me again. "Iron Tail!" "I am beginning to tire of this. Poison Fang." As it had the last several times Alice had tried to attack it directly, Crobat easily deflected Pikachu's attack, sending both Pokemon flying apart unharmed. Although Crobat had not dealt any damage with its attack, it was in a situation where it did not need to deal any more than it already had. As long as it remained standing, it would eventually defeat its opponent through the poisoning it had inflicted earlier. Corey was perfectly content with fighting defensively. This really isn't good. I need to pierce through its defenses somehow. She was pulled from her thoughts by a sharp command from Corey. He had noticed a gap in Pikachu's defense, and ordered his Crobat to attack. "Venom Drench." Time seemed to slow down as the wave of sludge sailed towards Alice's Pikachu. Alice's eyes followed the path of the attack, trying desperately to think of a way to evade and counter attack. If only Pikachu could use its electricity! And then she locked her eyes onto the Light Ball around Pikachu's neck. If the Electric type couldn't generate its own power, it would have to get it from another source. "Pikachu! Use the power from the Light Ball! Volt Tackle!" Grasping the yellow ball hanging around its neck, sparks crackled around the Electric type Pokemon- -before it vanished in a jolt of lightning. Crobat's attack splashed harmlessly against the floor where Pikachu had just been standing. Trying to follow the path of electricity left in Pikachu's wake, Crobat's eyes were still not fast enough to catch the little Pokemon appearing in the air just behind it. With a cry of defiance and finality, Pikachu drove its electric-charged body into that of its opponent, smashing both Pokemon into the cold stone floor. Dust and debris were thrown into the air, masking the two Pokemon. Alice clenched her fist. Was this it? Her question was answered when the dust cleared. Only one Pokemon stood and walked unsteadily back to its trainer. The Pokemon's fur was yellow. Trainer Profile: Seehan Trainer Profile: Alice

Alice "Incinerate." "Slice through it with Iron Tail!" Corey's Skuntank fired a globule of flame towards its opponent. Rather than dodging the attack, Alice's Pikachu instead charged forward, its tail glowing with a metallic gleam. Cutting through the Fire type move easily, the Electric type Pokemon scored a direct hit on its opponent, causing the Poison and Dark type to cry out in pain and stumble backwards. Corey could not comprehend what was happening, even if his impassive face showed no sign of emotion. "I do not understand. A Steel type move should have been easily repelled by a Fire type move... What is your secret?" "Sometimes, you just have to look at things from a different angle. Pikachu, finish it! Thunderbolt!" "Acid Spray." As Pikachu leapt into the air and charged its body with electricity, it was met with a face full of acid. Crying out in surprise and pain, it nonetheless managed to complete its attack, sending a shard of pulsing electricity into the body of its opponent. Screeching in agony, Corey's Skuntank stiffened once then fell, a blackened husk. Corey retrieved it, his last Pokeball already at the ready in his grasp. Alice's gaze narrowed as she surveyed the damage her Pikachu had taken from its opponent's final attack. There appeared to be some scarring along its cheek pouches. It looks like Pikachu won't be using any more electric moves this battle. The thought did not panic her; rather, it was more like a minor handicap than anything truly meaningful. Even with just two moves, Alice was sure she could win. Rubbing the Electric Mouse along its furry head, Alice started as the Pokemon looked up at her, its eyes full of confidence. It believed that its trainer could lead it to victory. The girl smiled down at it. "Let's finish this." Corey released his final Pokemon. In a flash of light, his Crobat appeared in the air above the battlefield, its sharp gaze surveying its opponent. "And it comes to this. I will retract my earlier statement; you are indeed a worthy opponent. However, this is the end. You no long have any moves that can defeat my Crobat." "Don't count me out yet. I still have plenty of surprises." "We shall see. Crobat, Poison Fang." "Iron Tail!" Even with the type advantage, when the two Pokemon clashed, it was Pikachu that was pushed back. Although Pikachu took little damage from the attack, the exchange was a testament to Crobat's strength. However, Alice was undeterred. "Pikachu, now's the time! Icicle Crash!" Leaping into the air, Pikachu swiped its tail through the air, sending several freezing projectiles hurtling towards its opponent. Alice did not miss the look of shock that crossed Corey's face. Something had broken his composure. Sure, the move is definitely rare to see on Pikachu, but for him to be shocked to this extent? Could it be that... He's seen this Pikachu before? Even as the thought flashed through Alice's mind, the Ice type move struck the Flying and Poison type head on, dealing super effective damage and driving it to the floor. Alice did not relent. "Iron Tail!" Appearing next to its opponent in a streak of yellow, Pikachu's gleaming tail made a silver crescent through the air as it sliced downwards- -but at the last moment, Crobat dodged around the attack and sunk its fangs into Pikachu's shoulder. Purple bubbles floated through the air as Crobat tossed Pikachu to the side, its attack having been more effective than merely dealing damage. "And now, Heather's- no, your Pikachu is poisoned. Your time is limited; feel the helplessness of reality as the clock begins to tick down." "Pikachu and I won't back down from something like this." "We shall see. Venoshock." "Icicle Crash, one more time!" Trainer Profile: Seehan Trainer Profile: Alice

Alice As Corey turned away, he paused. No... It couldn't be. The neurotoxin should have left her completely immobile until it corrupted her brain. However, what he was hearing behind him was completely contrary to this fact. It was the sound... Of someone getting up. He turned around. Alice was crouching over the unconscious body of her Noibat, her silky black hair hiding her expression. "I'm sorry, Noibat. I messed up; I won't let this happen again." Quickly recalling her Pokemon, Alice stood, and looked Corey in the eye. Her eyes were opaque, with golden stars dancing in its inky depths. Corey felt something stir within him. Was this... Fear? It was an emotion he hadn't felt in a long time, and he wasn't at all sure he liked it. "Hm. So it appears you had some strength left. It means nothing; soon the neurotoxin will-" "Toxin? Sorry. In my world, Poison has little effect on Fairies." Corey was taken aback. What was Alice talking about? It appeared she wasn't bluffing, however; she was standing on her own two feet, in seemingly perfect health. "I actually have to thank you, Corey. If it weren't for all this neurotoxin, the Fairy type seal my grandmother placed on me would have never been lifted. You were right on that count; Poison is super effective against Fairy. I was scared; at first, I thought my ability was coming from the PULSEs. If I had those monstrous machines to thank for my ability, I wouldn't have even wanted it. Now that I remember everything though, I know I have nothing to fear." "What on earth are you talking about, girl?" "You don't need to know. Let's do this, Pichu!" Alice sent out her last Pokemon. However, the light from its Pokeball did not fade even as it appeared on the field. The light intensified, into the light of evolution. As Alice and her new Pikachu faced off against Corey and his Skuntank, the older man felt a bead of sweat form on his brow as the first seeds of apprehensiveness appeared in his mind. Trainer Profile: Seehan Trainer Profile: Alice

10 Years Ago Alice Laverre City was at the peak of its beauty during Autumn. With its many trees becoming crimson, and crisp air pervading the sleepy town, it had become the site of many gatherings of both people and Pokemon alike. The leaves crunched beneath Alice's foot as she ran along the footpath, followed closely by her mother's Mawile. She impatiently pushed her long black hair out of her face as she hurried along. The little girl was in a rush; after all, today was the day her big sister succeeded the Laverre gym. The gym had been run by her family for generations; when Alice was old enough, she too would be expected to help out. Alice got to the the gym just in time to see Valerie, her sister, end the opening ceremony. Alice had been expecting this; after all, she hadn't wanted to sit through the boring ceremony anyway. She had come for the main event; the changing of guard. The event consisted of a full on 6v6 single battle between the old and new Leaders. Of course, it didn't matter who won; Valerie would be taking the mantle of the Fairy Type Gym no matter what happened today. The two Leaders took up their positions on the battlefield; Valerie stood in the Challenger's box while their grandmother stood in the Leader's position. Alice and Valerie's mother had moved up from being gym leader several years before, briefly taking the post of Champion before retiring her position to the prodigy Diantha. The legendary trainer now beckoned to her younger daughter, frowning at her tardiness and gesturing towards an empty seat beside her. Alice happily sat, her Mawile escort returning to its trainer's side. Together, they watched from their front row seats as the battle began. Valerie put up a good fight, but their grandmother had over 60 years of experience. In a flash, she had Valerie down to her last Pokemon, only losing 2 of hers in the process. Valerie grit her teeth, and sent out her Mawile. "Mawile, Mega Evolve!" Then something strange happened. As Mawile Mega Evolved, Valerie's eyes became opaque, like a night sky. Golden sparkles dotted her cornea like stars. The battle ended quickly after that. Valerie swept her grandmother's team with just her Mawile, even bringing their grandmother's own Mega Mawile to its knees. As they shook hands after the match, Alice felt a curious sensation run through her. She itched to go talk to her sister and grandmother to find out what had just occurred. She got her chance several hours later, as the crowd dispersed. Alice ran forward, towards the podium, where Valerie and their grandmother were stretching and groaning from stiffness. "Val! What the heck was that?! How'd you beat grandma?" "I'm... Not sure. But we're about to find out." She turned to the elderly woman sitting beside her. "You said you'd explain what happened after the ceremony, right? Well, I'm listening." The old woman sighed. "Young ones these days. So impatient!" She shook her head. "I suppose I did promise though. Take a seat, Alice. You too, Wendy." Alice turned to see her mother stride up to join them. The older woman had a knowing look on her face, but seemed content in allowing her own mother to explain. "As you two know, our family has always had close ties with the Pokemon called Mawile. We are each given one as our starter when we begin our journeys, and we live beside them for our lifetimes. This has been so, for hundreds of years. As time passed, their fae energy began to... Affect us, in various ways." She paused, as if unsure about how to proceed. "For some of us, like myself, their energies gave long life and limited psychic abilities. For others, like your mother and now you, Valerie, they gave something else. A special ability, one that allows the user to observe the world, and change the reality of what they see. It is extremely rare, and very powerful. It only appears in those pure of heart, and who have bonded completely with their Pokemon." "Its name is Inverse Eye." The elderly woman turned to her eldest granddaughter. "The fact that you have been granted this gift, Valerie, means that you must learn to control it. As it is a power that bends reality, it is important to use it sparingly and with great restraint. Uncontrolled use could change the world forever." Valerie nodded grimly. As the 3 women got up and began packing away their seats, chatting as they worked, they failed to notice Alice sulking in the background. If oneechan[big sister] can use the ability, it means I can too! *** Alice stomped through the swamp, trampling the mud and plants in her tantrum. It was close to midnight, and all around her were the sounds of nocturnal Pokemon beginning their nightly hunts and travels. She wasn't scared; she had lived among the Pokemon her entire life, and they had never bothered her. As she continued her walk however, lost in thought, Alice was snapped out of her daze by an unfamiliar sound. Looking around wildly, she found herself in a part of the swamp she had never been in before. She turned to retrace her steps- -and found herself face to face with a gigantic Seismitoad. Its grubby eyes looked down at her, and Alice felt a chill run down her spine as she realized it was looking at her like its next meal. Alice fled frantically through the swamp, the toad Pokemon close on her heels. It was toying with her; if it truly felt like catching her, it could use its tongue or Ground moves to slow her down. Tears ran down the girl's face as she gasped for breath. At last, she slipped in a puddle, and fell face first into the muddy floor of the swamp. She tried desperately to extricate herself from the mud, but was unable to stand before being grabbed around the waist and lifted high into the air by a long, rough tongue. Screaming in terror, the girl made eye contact with the Pokemon that was about to devour her. Time stopped. Alice's eyes had turned opaque, like her sister's had that morning. The Seismitoad froze. It instantly detected the danger it was in; living close to a Fairy type city had ingrained a fear of the fae deep into its bones. Dropping the girl, the Water and Ground type fled hurriedly, leaving the girl writhing in pain in the mud. Alice clutched at her head and gasped as the world spun around her. Up was down and down was up; nothing was making sense. Fairy and Psychic type Pokemon across the city lifted their heads in alarm as they detected a massive surge of energy rising in the swamp. Wendy and her mother dashed out of their family home, nodding to one another. They both understood the situation. Quickly explaining what was happening to a just arriving Valerie, the three trainers quickly called out their Pokemon and used Teleport, arriving next to the struggling Alice instantly. Alice's grandmother quickly knelt down beside the writhing child, examining her symptoms. "The fae, it's overwhelming her. Alice is far too young to control the power, and at this rate-" "We have to slow the flow of power somehow! Mom, can't we do something?" "Calm down, Wendy. I can seal the power, but I'll need both of you to help me." Nodding, the two women knelt down beside the elder, and the three generations of Laverre Gym Leaders began a low, steady chant. Alice began to glow, and her little body slowly eased its tension. The women did not let up, and half an hour later, it was done. Alice was safe. However, she was not unscathed. Her hair had faded from its former luscious black to a golden blonde. Something irreparable had changed inside of her. Her grandmother shook her head sadly. "It's a shame, but Alice will never truly be at full strength ever again. If we didn't permanently seal some of the power away, she would have died. At least now, she will be able to live a long and fulfilled life; however, she will probably be unable to ever make use of her fae heritage. Look; her blonde hair is a sign of the loss of her magic." Valerie looked shaken. "So... Will she be like this forever?" Her grandmother gave her a tired but kind smile. "If she lives among Fairy types for a time, she should regain a portion of her ability. She will never again be as strong as any of us three in terms of the fae, but she may at least be able to utilize the Eye." Wendy nodded. "However, living among Fairy types might just cause this to happen again. From what just happened, it's clear that Alice has a potential far greater than anyone in our family. It may be in her best interest to separate her from Laverre City and the fairies, at least until she is old enough to control her strength. I will take her back to Lumiose City with me; the science and technology present there may help to counteract some of the fae and maintain the seal." Valerie turned to her sleeping sister, her face anguished. "... She won't remember any of this, will she. I recognized some of the chant. We didn't just seal away the fae; we sealed her memories as well." Her grandmother nodded. "... You are correct. You and I are inherently tied to the fae. In order to avoid triggering her power, we must also isolate her from all sources of our magic. This includes the events of tonight, as well as much of her life here in Laverre City." Tears trickled down Valerie's face as she cupped her hand over her sister's cheek. As Wendy scooped Alice up and Teleported away, the girl began to cry in earnest. Her grandmother watched her somberly. There was nothing she could say. After all, she too felt like bursting into tears. Even she, a grizzled old woman, couldn't stop a single tear from escaping her eye.

Alice Alice sank to her knees, gasping for breath, as Noibat collapsed onto the ground in a smoking heap. Across the battlefield, Corey appraised her with a disappointed look. "It seems as though I misjudged you. Even while facing a team befitting your number of badges, you are still unable to stand up against me. I have had enough of this farce; the time to end this battle has come." Alice's heart pounded, and she closed her eyes in defeat. Already, her thoughts were beginning to drift. She was out of time. I guess... This is it. I'm so sorry, Seehan. I've failed. The thought of becoming like Victoria and the Officers repulsed her, but there was nothing she could do. If only... I had more time... If only I had more power. As Alice collapsed onto the stone floor, a memory crept up from the depths of her mind. It was a memory from long ago; one long forgotten. No. It was one... She had been made to forget. Trainer Profile: Seehan Trainer Profile: Alice

Amber by far. Charlotte wasn't a massive challenge for me, even pre nerf. Amber, however, had the fortune of facing my messed up Rejuvenation team. With half my team having the wrong ability from the update, along with Sucker Punch being bugged, i actually had to go to my box and bench a couple members for the first time ever. My usual members are much weaker than usual atm, with greninja infernape and mawile having shifted abilities. Pretty annoying to lose for that, but it definitely made Amber a lot harder.

Can anyone confirm? Not that i doubt you but screenshots help everyone

Also seems pretty obvious at this point, but Melia is Marianette. After the prologue, she lost her memories and somehow came under Jenners wing. The protagonist and her share a connection because they are both beings that are not restricted by reality (thus Melias ability to use Alpha Metronome)

I thought the whole mother arc was really well done. From beginning to end, right up until her final gift. Definitely a satisfying conclusion to that particular part of the story ... unless deus ex revivus?