Evi Crystal

In the Meloetta Quest, you have a mandatory fight against Cass - one of the few times you fight a dev outside of Dev Room. 

And her teams (which are 3-on-3) differ on... whether you pet Lumi's Glaceon in Glass Workstation or not. Which might be one of the least expected ways for split. But it makes... a HUGE difference.

 

If you pet Lumi's Glaceon (which I did in my playthrough; whenever I have the opportunity, I pet cute Pokemon; Glaceon's very cute, all Eeveelutions are - if I could, I would have all of them + Eevee as pets irl), she'll have A-Ninetales, Cinccino and Mega Gardevoir. Pretty solid and standard-fare team, right?

But, if you don't pet Glaceon at least once... Cass will throw at you U-Turning Special Sweeper Naganadel, Dusk Wings Necrozma with Ultranecrozium Z, and Choice Band Rayquaza with Dragon Ascent... oh my god! (at least they didn't have PULSE2...)

 

Who would've expect that a simple gesture could change one event from doable... to pure agony. That's why I LOVE Reborn - EVERY decision matters. Even the smallest ones. I can't wait for Rejuvenation's V14 when you'll be given the question "Do you prefer Pepsi or Coca-Cola?" and depending on what you pick, someone will battle you with either decently strong team... or Dimensional Rift Ferrothorn, Angel of Death Gardevoir, Dufaux and Puppet Master in 4-on-4 Double Battle on Dimensional Field. 

Plus she deserves better than the whole bullshit she went through T.T

Me defeating Lin: 

• in main story: "It's official... You suck!" 
• in postgame story: "Now, you will have to answer for-  *sees Arceus tackling brutally Lin to the void*  -OH SHIT! LIN, GRAB MY HAND!" 
• in true postgame: "Aaww, don't worry, you'll win next time. You've just gotta believe in it, 'kay?" 

Character development at its' finest 

Playing A Hat in Time (Seal the Deal + Nyakuza Metro) - Calm Hour

 

Cueball : Back off right now, or it's her life!

Lass : P-please--

Vero : ...

Cueball : Not a word out of you, girl!

You should've cooperated in the first place instead of calling for help!

 

Shade appears behind Cueball.

 

Cueball : Whatever happens to you is your own damn fault!

Vero : ...

Cueball : Hah. Being silent. I'm not scared of you.

 

Anna appears.

 

Anna : Why don't you let us handle this, Vero?

 

Vero steps on the right side.

 

Cueball : Haaah!? And what's a little girl gonna do about it?!

You gonna go tattle on your daddy to me?

Vero : ...

Anna : You know, you might wanna look behid you.

Cueball : Hah, yeah, right!

I know better than to fall for that one!

Second I look away, you're gonna try somethin'!

Anna : I don't need you to look away for me to be able to do that.

I just thought you'd want to say "Hi" to my friend over your shoulder there.

Cueball : ...Huh?

 

Cueball looks back at someone.

 

Shade : ...Boo.

Cueball : W-what the hell--

 

Anna uses her powers to knock Cueball out, saving Lass.

 

Lass : A-ah, thank you!

Who-- who are you...?

Anna : You can just think of me as this region's guardian angel.

In the name of shimmering justice, I'll protect everyone!

Now let's get you home.

Lass : ...What's going to happen to him?

Anna : We'll make sure he'll never bother you again~

Lass : He seemed like a pretty desperate kid...

Anna : Maybe!

But that doesn't mean we can let it go.

You can take it from here, right, Vero?

Vero : ...

 

Vero nods in acceptance.

 

Anna : Thanks. I appreciate it.

 

Anna left.

 

Lass : Th-thank you all...

 

Lass left.

 

Shade : ...

 

Vero aproaches in front of Shade.

 

Shade : ...The girl's taken wing. This was foretold.

Yet her power is tempered; her resistance, controlled.

It was your hand that did it-- your mercy, your grace.

For guiding lost children, you have heartfelt thanks.

We stay to watch over-- that she does no wrong.

This arrangement is fleeting; our time's came and gone.

The chapter is ending-- you know this, dear Vero.

We all must move forward.

That's your charge as leader.

Vero : ...

 

Vero nods as he understood. Then, Shade left.

Charlotte : ...

 

Charlotte releases Kantonian Ninetales

 

Charlotte : It wasn't our fault.

It's easier to say than feel, but being here helps.

Easier to feel like I deserve to be.

It wasn't your fault.

Kuro : Glad you can let go of your past, Charlotte.

Charlotte : Anyway, enough brooding.

I wanted to show you our new friend.

 

Charlotte releases Alolan Vulpix.

 

Kuro : Wow. Where did you get that Vulpix?

Charlotte : This one started following me around the Grand Hall last time I was there.

So, she's mine now.

Kuro : But I thought you use only Fire Types. Why now?

Charlotte : I figure it might not hurt to start branching out into other types.

...And Vulpix is still cute.

Vulpix : Pix!

Kuro : So as you are.

Charlotte : Stop. You're embarrassing me.

 

Kantonian Ninetales moves to the left side of Alolan Vulpix.

 

Ninetales : ...Tai!

Vulpix : Pixpix!

Charlotte : ...Good.

Kuro : What now?

Charlotte : All right, wrecking ball.

Fight me.

 

Playing Magikarp Festival music (Glitchxcity)

 

Kuro : Are you sure it's a good idea?

Charlotte : Fire Types or not, I plan on shooting up in rank.

And if I can trust myself to go all out here, then I can trust myself anywhere.

After all, true beauty is in having control!

Kuro : Whatever you say. If you're up for it then, I hope you don't regret it later.

Playing Andy Hunter - The Wonders Of You

 

Adrienn : You're early.

Taka : Not early enough, apparently.

Alice : Neither am I.

Taka : I was hoping not to keep you waiting.

Adrienn : I had other business.

Alice : No wonder.

Adrienn : Adrienn Flores.

Despite my best efforts, I've done a woefully incomplete job of meeting each of the members of my community since this reconstruction got underway.

Alice : But you weren't alone. You had help.

Adrienn : Oh, right. How could I forget?

By the way, Taka.

I've seen you in the Nightclub, but missed the chance to make your acquaintance properly.

Nevertheless, I understand you've been a good friend to Alice.

Thank you for that.

Taka : I've missed too many opportunities for that and many other things myself.

Don't worry about it on my behalf.

But I'm glad Alice could introduce us now.

Did you already hear my proposal?

Adrienn : Not the details.

...

A cultural center, was it?

Taka : That's right.

My father felt quite strongly about preserving th history and origin of the region.

He was prepared to fight until his last breath for it-- and he most certainly did.

Alice : But in the end, he lost everything he had.

Solaris. If only I've been stronger...

Taka : Don't blame yourself about my father.

Alice : I know. I'm trying be careful.

Taka : I still have quite a few feelings about not having been able to do more to stop that, but...

I realize now that he had the wrong idea from the outset.

Instead of struggling against progress, we should be guiding the people and teaching them how to grow and respect everyone on this land.

Adrienn : Well, I have to say, I certainly much prefer your approach to your father's.

Taka : I'm starting to see how he was as much a hurt child as anyone else.

Elias has told me a lot about my grandfather recently.

He said that to lead is to walk with kindness and strength, hand in hand.

I think this is what our family was always supposed to do.

My father just got too caught up in his own pain, and lost the plot for it.

It's my responsibility to set us on the right path again.

Alice : Just like Vero did. He made his own choices that led us to the true path.

Taka : And we will never forget him for what he has done for us.

Adrienn : Well, aside from the family legacy aspect, I'd say that's basically most of my opinions on the matter in a nutshell.

Kindness and strength, hand in hand...

...

I'd like to make that motto the core of this cultural center of yours.

Taka : Oh, so...

You would approve it, then?

Adrienn : If there were any doubt about that before, there isn't now.

We're getting some deals going in other regions that can probably sustain the costs.

Alice : Sounds interesting.

Adrienn : The only concern is the space...

Taka : I don't think that'll be an issue.

Actually, that's why I asked to meet you here.

Adrienn : ...Here?

Taka : I'm sure you know what the Grand Stairway is above.

I think we can build up from there.

This and the Grand Gate take up a needlessly large space.

The lower floors can be for preservation of the ruin, the middle can be an open terrace traffic-way for access to Route 1, and community facilities for recreation and education can be in the upper floors.

Adrienn : It sounds like you've gotten quite the jump on this.

...And what would you say if I offered you a position leading and directly managing its development?

Alice : Yeah. How about this?

Taka : I'd say that would be very kind of you.

Adrienn : One's kindness; another's strength.

Alice : Don't worry, Taka. Things will become easier once you manage to learn.

Playing Lillie theme (Glitchxcity)

 

Noel : Good game.

Trainer : Okay, how do you get to use a Clefable though?!

Aren't you supposed to be the Normal Type Leader?!

Noel : An exception was made because it was registered during its prior classification.

Many leagues allow wild cards anyway.

Trainer : Mrrgrgrr...

Lucia : Oh, come on! I was surprised, too. But that doesn't mean the battle is totally unfair.

Noel : Yes, she's right, you know.

Besides, a Clefable is not the worst wild card I could have pulled on you.

It's a shame, but you'll have to try again later.

In the meantime, you should probably get your Pokémon some care.

Trainer : I'm gonna be back this time tomorrow and punt you into the moon!

 

The trainer left.

 

Noel : Tomorrow, then.

 

Clefable went to the Pokeball.

 

Noel : Thanks for refereeing.

I like battling here.

Much better than the blank room beneath the orphanage.

It's different than anywhere else I've fought.

It feels like me.

Lucia : I'm glad you enjoy this freedom. Now that Dr. Sigmund met his own fate.

Noel : ...

Other people probably see it differently.

But maybe it's like the AI test.

The AI passes if other people can't tell whether or not it's not a real person.

Other people might see different colors here, and call it the same thing.

Even what we see as color is just the absence of itself.

Lucia : It's the same as being empty.

...

Noel : But it doesn't matter, as long as it makes us feel the same way.

Lucia : Then our feelings can grow stronger than ever.

Noel : If that's the case, then we know it's real.

Everything from the pigments to our bonds are there despite being invisible.

There are probably more things like that.

I want to find them someday.

I want to paint with them, too.

 

Noel remembers something.

 

Noel : I told Lumi we could get bubble tea after I was done.

I'll see you.

 

Noel releases Xerneas and rides with it. Then he left.

 

Lucia : Those words. Maybe there's another way to live for.

Perhaps my goal is to become an artist.

Thanks, Noel.

Playing Reborn City theme

 

Arc : So, this is your house?

Arc : Knock knock, Dad.

You've got company.

Dad : Oh, my boy, it's so good to see you!

Come in, come in!

 

Arc looks at what his house got into.

 

Arc : ...Seriously, Dad?

This place is a mess.

Dad : Ahh, I've been so busy lately, you know how it is?

Arc : I do know how it is.

Do better.

Arc : Sorry, Ari, just give me a sec.

Ari : It's OK. I don't mind that much.

Arc : Thank you.

Make yourself at home.

 

Arc is wandering around in his house.

 

Dad : Aren't you going to introduce me to your friend?

Arc : Right, so, Dad, this is Ari.

They are the new Champion's friend.

Ari : Nice to meet you, Arc's father.

Dad : Oh, I see.

You are running in high places!

You did not tell me that there's a new Champion!

Arc : There's a lot I haven't told you.

Stuff was busy for a while.

But, that's part of why I wanted to drop by.

Say "Hi" to Mom, met you know I'm safe...

Everythung's good.

Dad : That is very good to hear...

Arc : Also, Jay said you were asking him for money again.

Dad : Ohhhhh no, no no no, I told your brother not to bother you with that--

Arc : Dad.

Dad : You don't have to worry about it, you've done enough already--

Arc : Dad, listen.

If you need money, you come to me.

Not him.

Me.

Understand?

Dad : Yes, yes, yes, it was just a minor thing--

Arc : Even for minor things, you come to me.

He needs to be free to stand on his own.

Are we clear?

Dad : Yes, yes, yes...

We are clear.

Arc : Good.

Ari : ...

I'm starting to ask myself why am I watching this dramatic moment.

Arc : Here's for this month.

There's a little extra, because Mom mentioned something about the sink.

Dad : Oh... Yes, yes, thank you.

I--I don't know what we'd do without you.

Arc : I know.

How's Mom?

Dad : The usual...

Same as usual.

Ari : What the usual are you talking about?

Dad : I'm sorry I didn't tell you about my wife earlier.

She's sleeping right now, but I'm sure she won't mind if you say "Hi".

Ari : Ahh, OK. Makes sense.

Arc : I'll do that.

 

Arc is moving to the room where his mom is currently sleeping.

 

Arc : Come with me.

Ari : Sure. Yet, it's hard for your family to live like that.

Arc : Sorry about that.

Ari : It's alright. Don't blame yourself so easily.

 

Ari walks to near Arc as, after that, they are witnessing Arc's mother being in poor state.

 

Ari : She doesn't feel well at all.

Arc : She's had a hard time.

Ari : How did this happen?

Arc : I won't bore you with the details, but...

This is how she spends most of her time.

Ari : That's horrible.

Arc : I just wanted you to see.

Like I said, we gotta work hard to take care of those close to us.

Just like the Champion...

Everyone... Even Gym leaders and Elite Four members...

They blame themselves for their obliviousness, for not helping him snap out of his own burning guilty complex he has accumulated before.

Ari : And now, he's dead inside as hell.

All we see him now is just an empty shell of his own person.

We didn't want him to punish himself but he wanted.

Arc : I don't want to know about this. That was his decision as the Champion to begin with and I respect it.

 

Arc walks forward.

 

Arc : Hey, Mom.

We've got a visitor.

 

Ari walks forward.

 

Ari : Nice to meet you, Arc's mother.

Arc : So... We took care of the situation I told you about last time.

Or, my friends did the most. Right, Ari?

Ari : Yes. We did.

Arc : Now it's about clean up and getting back on track.

I've been working with a group of guys lately.

Used to be called the Magma Gang, but they're putting that behind them.

They're a good bunch.

Spirited.

Ari : Thank Alice who suggested it to Magma Gang.

Arc : Oh, right. I forgot. Anyway...

So, we ran across this urban camper the other day, and he didn't wanna move, because of course not.

There was the usual argument about shelters, but then one of the guys brought up, "Who actually owns the space he's camping on?"

"Who's permission do we need?"

So we did some digging, and you wouldn't believe who it turned out to be...

Playing Grand Hall theme

 

Adrienn : Is everyone all set?

Wonderful.

Decibel : You must know that each of you is tasked with looking out for one another.

It's the most important to take a personal interest in others.

Adrienn : Should the going get tough, you always have each other to lean on.

...But enough of that.

If you head back downstairs, Victoria will take care of the rest for you.

Decibel : Good luck.

 

New Trainers left.

 

Adrienn : And that's that.

Decibel : I hope so.

 

Then Adrienn looks back.

 

Adrienn : The Crescit region, huh?

Decibel : Do you know about that region?

Adrienn : Can't say I've heard of that before, but then, I suppose there's still so much I've missed.

Decibel : I see...

Adrienn : Thank you again for coming today.

Decibel : No worries. I do what's best to help you.

Just like I want to help the Champion.

Adrienn : I'm hoping that, one day, the new Trainers will be able to move forward.

...And I find it much easier to deal with the whole caboodle when he's around, despite that...

No! I don't want to think about it!

The only thing is that he's a backbone of strength for both of us, the region and me personally.

And I know, deep in his heart, he's encouraging me to learn when to take a moment and slow down.

Decibel : The first part you talk sounds like an obsession but the second part, I agree with the Champion.

You don't have to force yourself if you don't want to.

Adrienn : So, I have the permission, haven't I?

With all the day's chaos, I feel I could use a moment to breathe.

Decibel : I want to rest, too.

Adrienn : I'll catch up with you this evening.

Decibel : Understood. Later.

 

Decibel left.

 

Adrienn : I suppose I still haven't sorted through all these books that were left up here.

She had an interesting collection.

 

Adrienn grabs the book.

 

Adrienn : ...Oh, I remember reading this one as a child.

 

Then Adrienn looks at that signature.

 

Adrienn : ...Ah.

I suppose that was my signature, wasn't it?

 

Adrienn looks around.

 

Adrienn : Here, of all places, though?

 

Adrienn is preparing for something.

 

Adrienn : Well, let's start from the beginning.

that's just a joke, don't be mad pls

What if... But what if... 

The thief that murdered Taube and his wife, only to be killed by Solaris afterwards... was Sirius' father? 

 

I don't know if you noticed, but ALL important characters in the story have some kind of sad story, event or such, that either happened before our arrival, or after it; even if it isn't as obvious as it might seem. All, but one. And that one... is Sirius. 

All we know about his past is that he had murdered at least 3 high-ranked League Representatives, and destroyed lives' of at least three families (Molinar, Vanhanen, Belrose). And that he's a psychopath. 

But that is still weird... everyone had something that caused them to commit sins like that; with motivations being almost as tragic as the done acts. But Sirius has none. Absolutely none... which didn't have me sleep for a few days. 

 

But we have, except aforementioned murders and crimes, no insight on his past. 

However, all events of Pokemon Reborn, from present, past and future, are connected to our set of characters; and also characters themselves also are bonded with each other. But there's one but... 

We know nothing about person who at least 25 years before events of Reborn invaded the headquarters of the Order, killed their leader, leader's wife, and possibly more, and was ready to steal the keys, just to be killed by Solaris/Phoenix (Taube's son), and thrashed around for hours and hours after dying. 

While I don't think it was explicitly said that it was a male, I doubt Phoenix would massacre female's dead body; he has some standards. 

 

Now, one would say... but how does that connect Sirius and the thief? 

Well, while there is no direct connection in-game (or I did ommit some details), we know something - Sirius despises Phoenix. And this is shown several times; when cyclop was offending and laughing at his leader, usually behind his back because he knew he would stand no chance in frontal battle. A few of the examples are: calling him "old fool" without hesitation, or taunting him or his son (Taka) after "Duel of the Fates" during Battle of Agate. 

And it's not like Sirius simply thinks that Phoenix's goals are stupid, he outright thinks and claims that his actions and himself are foolish and old-dated, or something like that. Heck, he even enjoyed picking up his (or Taka's) eye... But this might be just some weird fetish born after he lost an eye to Corey 12 years prior. 

 

But why would Sirius despise Solaris? Well... If my theory is true, he might want to avenge his father (or whoever that was, but must've been in close relationship; maybe uncle or grandpa). In age-time relationship, that would make sense, Sirius is 30+, and that 'tragedy' happened at least 25 years ago. So he might had heard the news (possibly even in details), and decided to avenge. 

Also, the possible relationship between thief and Sirius would explain how he knew about the keys, their purpose and power. If they were just a piece of jewelry, I believe no one in their right mind would be stupid enough to break into Order's headquarters (which used to rule over Reborn Region) and steal them, even if they worth much; risk would have been too big, in my opinion. 

And how would he get his hands on them? Well, by joining forces with the one that had them - the one who killed the killer. Therefore, Sirius could kill two birds with one stone - avenge the family member, and gain access to unlimited power. 

 

Still, there are some holes. First, and most important one... What would he do with the said power? Even when Solaris dies, and Taka is punished/dead too, Sirius continues to push on, indicating that he wasn't driven by a singular purpose (which can mean that either my theory is wrong, or - unlike Saphira - he didn't plan to have spent his entire life on just trying to unleash anger on the mortal enemy). However, I don't think Sirius has EVER said anything about his motivation, or reasons, except being overall general, like "achieving New World". But I haven't played V19 version of pre-V19 events yet, so I may be wrong. 

 

Also, a worthy thing to note: even though Sirius keeps babbling about loyalty, commitment and respect toward superiors, in fact, he's loyal to only one person: himself. He doesn't give a single fuck about his enemies, victims, allies, or even superiors; in fact, the only reason he was listening to Lin and Solaris, is because they were stronger than him, and he knew disobeying could bring him a one-way ticket to afterlife, especially in Lin's case (from what I've seen, Sirius is VERY salty about Lin going through the rankings at a speed of light, going from mere Grunt/Private to Leader in mere days {eventually weeks}, while he must have spent years to become a Commander/Admin).

But! Maybe... Maybe Sirius either agrees with Lin's goal and found a common laungage with her, or has some other ulterior motives that's equally bad for others as the New World one. I guess we'll never know, as the only one who would is dead. 

 

Another hole, which I wouldn't exactly call hole - as that is more of an subtheory - is how long exactly Sirius was waiting for the opportunity? 

Team Meteor, according to Radomus, had existed for at least 13 years (that is for the versions before 19.0.8, which changes the ages of characters and screws many things up, complicating well-known pieces of lore). And, most likely, Sirius and Radomus knew each other WHILE being in Solaris' fraction. So Sirius must had been a Meteor for 12 years, which, honestly, makes sense - he was third-in-command, before Lin skyrocketed through the ranks, making him officially fourth, but actually second (as for Lin, Phoenix and Elias, who were against her, didn't count). But... Didn't Sirius have any other chances of getting rid of Solaris in those years? Because I think there could be some. Or Solaris was actually THAT good. 

Nevertheless, that could mean that Sirius was very persistent in his goals. 

 

Like I said, I don't have many reasons and proofs to confirm my theory, but there is absolutely NONE which would contradict it. And since the ones I gave are actually logical, I think that - even if it isn't true - the theory of thief Phoenix murdered was Sirius' close relative is actually solid. 

If some of the story/character designers are reading this, they may confirm/negate the theory and say the truth. 

What if... But what if... 

The thief that murdered Taube and his wife, only to be killed by Solaris afterwards... was Sirius' father? 

 

I don't know if you noticed, but ALL important characters in the story have some kind of sad story, event or such, that either happened before our arrival, or after it; even if it isn't as obvious as it might seem. All, but one. And that one... is Sirius. 

All we know about his past is that he had murdered at least 3 high-ranked League Representatives, and destroyed lives' of at least three families (Molinar, Vanhanen, Belrose). And that he's a psychopath. 

But that is still weird... everyone had something that caused them to commit sins like that; with motivations being almost as tragic as the done acts. But Sirius has none. Absolutely none... which didn't have me sleep for a few days. 

 

But we have, except aforementioned murders and crimes, no insight on his past. 

However, all events of Pokemon Reborn, from present, past and future, are connected to our set of characters; and also characters themselves also are bonded with each other. But there's one but... 

We know nothing about person who at least 25 years before events of Reborn invaded the headquarters of the Order, killed their leader, leader's wife, and possibly more, and was ready to steal the keys, just to be killed by Solaris/Phoenix (Taube's son), and thrashed around for hours and hours after dying. 

While I don't think it was explicitly said that it was a male, I doubt Phoenix would massacre female's dead body; he has some standards. 

 

Now, one would say... but how does that connect Sirius and the thief? 

Well, while there is no direct connection in-game (or I did ommit some details), we know something - Sirius despises Phoenix. And this is shown several times; when cyclop was offending and laughing at his leader, usually behind his back because he knew he would stand no chance in frontal battle. A few of the examples are: calling him "old fool" without hesitation, or taunting him or his son (Taka) after "Duel of the Fates" during Battle of Agate. 

And it's not like Sirius simply thinks that Phoenix's goals are stupid, he outright thinks and claims that his actions and himself are foolish and old-dated, or something like that. Heck, he even enjoyed picking up his (or Taka's) eye... But this might be just some weird fetish born after he lost an eye to Corey 12 years prior. 

 

But why would Sirius despise Solaris? Well... If my theory is true, he might want to avenge his father (or whoever that was, but must've been in close relationship; maybe uncle or grandpa). In age-time relationship, that would make sense, Sirius is 30+, and that 'tragedy' happened at least 25 years ago. So he might had heard the news (possibly even in details), and decided to avenge. 

Also, the possible relationship between thief and Sirius would explain how he knew about the keys, their purpose and power. If they were just a piece of jewelry, I believe no one in their right mind would be stupid enough to break into Order's headquarters (which used to rule over Reborn Region) and steal them, even if they worth much; risk would have been too big, in my opinion. 

And how would he get his hands on them? Well, by joining forces with the one that had them - the one who killed the killer. Therefore, Sirius could kill two birds with one stone - avenge the family member, and gain access to unlimited power. 

 

Still, there are some holes. First, and most important one... What would he do with the said power? Even when Solaris dies, and Taka is punished/dead too, Sirius continues to push on, indicating that he wasn't driven by a singular purpose (which can mean that either my theory is wrong, or - unlike Saphira - he didn't plan to have spent his entire life on just trying to unleash anger on the mortal enemy). However, I don't think Sirius has EVER said anything about his motivation, or reasons, except being overall general, like "achieving New World". But I haven't played V19 version of pre-V19 events yet, so I may be wrong. 

 

Also, a worthy thing to note: even though Sirius keeps babbling about loyalty, commitment and respect toward superiors, in fact, he's loyal to only one person: himself. He doesn't give a single fuck about his enemies, victims, allies, or even superiors; in fact, the only reason he was listening to Lin and Solaris, is because they were stronger than him, and he knew disobeying could bring him a one-way ticket to afterlife, especially in Lin's case (from what I've seen, Sirius is VERY salty about Lin going through the rankings at a speed of light, going from mere Grunt/Private to Leader in mere days {eventually weeks}, while he must have spent years to become a Commander/Admin).

But! Maybe... Maybe Sirius either agrees with Lin's goal and found a common laungage with her, or has some other ulterior motives that's equally bad for others as the New World one. I guess we'll never know, as the only one who would is dead. 

 

Another hole, which I wouldn't exactly call hole - as that is more of an subtheory - is how long exactly Sirius was waiting for the opportunity? 

Team Meteor, according to Radomus, had existed for at least 13 years (that is for the versions before 19.0.8, which changes the ages of characters and screws many things up, complicating well-known pieces of lore). And, most likely, Sirius and Radomus knew each other WHILE being in Solaris' fraction. So Sirius must had been a Meteor for 12 years, which, honestly, makes sense - he was third-in-command, before Lin skyrocketed through the ranks, making him officially fourth, but actually second (as for Lin, Phoenix and Elias, who were against her, didn't count). But... Didn't Sirius have any other chances of getting rid of Solaris in those years? Because I think there could be some. Or Solaris was actually THAT good. 

Nevertheless, that could mean that Sirius was very persistent in his goals. 

 

Like I said, I don't have many reasons and proofs to confirm my theory, but there is absolutely NONE which would contradict it. And since the ones I gave are actually logical, I think that - even if it isn't true - the theory of thief Phoenix murdered was Sirius' close relative is actually solid. 

If some of the story/character designers are reading this, they may confirm/negate the theory and say the truth. 

So... Do you want to say... that we-, I-... can be friends with Lin... for real...? 

 

 

So... Do you want to say... that we-, I-... can be friends with Lin... for real...? 

 

 

Man... I am very sorry for Taube. 

He just wanted to make Reborn a better place and serve Arceus. He wasn't a battler but a kind leader. 

 

Yet, he was just a victim of people's greed and unhealthy desire for power. And the things he possessed - The Keys - were too much weight for him to handle, as he never was a strong Trainer.

 

Maybe that's why Solaris wanted to be the strongest - to have the power to protect what's dear for him: the region... and his son.