EndearingCharacterTrait Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 (edited) Um, hello internet friends! (Wait is "friends" too intimate...?) Here in this thread I'll be documenting my attempt at an all Fire-type run of our beloved Pokémon Rejuvenation. It's not really my first time playing this game, but I'm only but so familiar so I'm likely to make mistakes. Questions, comments, and concerns are welcome (especially if you think I'm missing something, that would be much appreciated ). Beyond the mono-fire rule, I don't intend to use items during battle, just because. I don't have any more rules really... Well, let's get to it! Table of Contents Spoiler Chapter 1: In the Red Chapter 2: The Crimson Horror (Vs. Venam) Chapter 3: A Blight of Misfortune Chapter 4: Problems Progress Presently (Vs. Keta) Chapter 5: I Get Around (Vs. Revenant Keta) Chapter 6: Mystery Dungeon (Vs. Marianette) Chapter 7: Town of Tarnished Gold, Part I Chapter 8: Town of Tarnished Gold, Part II (Vs. Narcissa) Chapter 9: In Search of Saki Chapter 10: Imprisoned, Part I Chapter 11: Imprisoned, Part II Chapter 12: Imprisoned, Part III Chapter 13: Imprisoned, Part IV - The Great Escape Chapter 14: Flames on the Blue (Vs. Valarie) Chapter 15: Across the Pond Chapter 16: A Rescue, Thwarted Chapter 17: Unwanted Encounters Chapter 18: Don't You Know How Hard It Is to Kill a Bug? (Vs. Crawli) Chapter 19: This is No Vacation, Part I Chapter 20: This is No Vacation, Part II Chapter 21: A Cold Reception, Part I Chapter 22: A Cold Reception, Part II (Vs. Angie) Chapter 1: In the Red Meet the protagonist of this story: Spoiler I was drawing a blank on a name before this came to mind. Any resemblance to any canon and/or pre-existing character is coincidence I'm on a cruise with my mom, who's surprisingly a character I've seen before, Yancy/Nancy (I think Nancy was her idol name, but Yancy her given name, that sounds right). We're headed to the Aevium Region. Everything seems fine, but there are some suspicious happenings to be seen on the ship, and some people definitely attract my attention. Spoiler hmm hmmmm I'd mention how I look nothing like my mother but genetics are a funny thing While we're at dinner some people calling themselves Team Xen show up to cause trouble. A lot happens after this, but the result is not pretty Spoiler oh no Rather suddenly the ship is sinking, and it's full of weird tentacles Spoiler well that's frightening Wait the tentacles are grabby too?! I did not sign up for this During all the panic I manage to find Mom. It becomes apparent that the calamity is more connected to us than I thought Spoiler Her? Also I guess Mom is a Fairy trainer now. She came a long way from B2W2 No??? I have no idea what's going on! W-why would I be the target? !!! Things are not looking good at all. We're about to be grabbed by the naughty tentacles (or rather, Deoxys' naughty tentacles) before we get some help from above Spoiler Pianolady noooo! It's nothing short of a miracle that I make it off the boat. There's several powerful people involved in what's going on. It seems I'm seeing just the surface of something much bigger than myself... Spoiler that's a mighty fine birb right there MY QUEEN A lot happened to me just now...I'm still struggling to process it Luckily Tesla reminds me where to go next. She's already become a very comforting presence. Spoiler If you insist. The reason is plot So I head into (East) Gearen City after an implausibly smooth processing by the immigration officials (honestly I didn't even have a passport, but they're just like nah, you cool). I must admit I have mixed opinons on the people I encounter here. Spoiler I don't know what your story is, but I hope you're not just "shy." Stuff like this is why they speak ill of us "shy" people I then meet Amanda. She and her brother Jan are regional administrators, or something like that. Amanda takes me to choose my first partner Pokémon. I collide with someone on the way Spoiler Is this a meet cute? This is definitely a meet cute Before I can pick a starter, Amanda takes me to meet the Pokémon Professor Jenner. Spoiler um excuse me the hell is this Um are we gonna just ignore this then? ... Anyways I can pick a starter now. There are dozens of choices but I can narrow it down immediately Spoiler This is where I belong. Notice Litten is not in the shot. because Litten can f*** off tbh I don't actually hate Litten but the path its evolutions take is unacceptable Eventually though I settle on one Spoiler My theme for the names will be "words for red." A lot of them will be shades of red, while some just words that mean red IV wise this is actually quite good. It took a bit before I got one that wasn't like 0 speed Now that I'm paired with this little one, Amanda cannot resist the urge to battle me. As luck would have it, she seems to be a fire trainer as well Spoiler I-I think you're a little too excited for this...and I won't be able to perform if there are cameras Wait can you even perform like that? Vs. Amanda Spoiler Don't go too fast, I'd like to enjoy this too you know Even though Litten has Intimidate Rosso was able to win since I got a crit somewhere in there I-I was good? I didn't know if I could perform under pressure...I'm glad I was able to please you~ Amanda found my technique appealing Spoiler Well really it was a Scratch fight but before I know it another opponent appears. His name is Ren Vs. Ren Spoiler I won't deny it His Froakie has Protean, because of course it does. Still, Rosso was stronger, even if we apparently had the same speed Not bad? I rocked your world~ I'm now ready to explore the city, and explore I do Spoiler Look Imma tell you right now...you have no chance if you don't at least take me to dinner first. Food will win my heart before any words do In the park I find one new friend Spoiler These IVs are quite good as well, barring that speed And on the pier, another Spoiler A little shakier, but whatever. RIP Gen VI Gale Wings That was absolutely a necessary nerf There's already tons to find in the city, plus I can do most of the help quests right now. Eventually I come across Veronica Venam, East Gearen's poison gym leader. She and Ren are friends, along with someone called Melia. Since Jenner asked me to find Melia, they invite me to check out the Abandoned Sewers (which aren't really abandoned). I'm paired with Ren for the exploration. While we're down there, a change occurs: Spoiler I forgot Chimchar promotes at 14. I guess it's almost the Gen II pattern, but Monferno and Prinplup both evolve at 36, yet Chimchar evolves earlier than Piplup... Soon we find Melia, who I apparently have seen before Spoiler It was a meet cute~ These 3 are conducting some sort of experiment involving trash Spoiler Please, do tell~ Melia, there are people who would kill for that ability if I've learned anything from RPGs, it's to never assume anything is a coincidence They want to know if it's true that trash bags can mutate into Trubbish. That's what the dex says, so it must be true, right? Except how it says Escavalier "fly around at high speed" or Pidgeot "races through the skies at Mach-2 speed." This one, however, appears to be true. We get surprised by some Trubbish and a (shiny!) Garbodor. Spoiler Well I'll take care of this anyway Spoiler Rosso learned Fury Swipes during the fight, so Garbodor went down very quickly since it has Weak Armor yep Melia invites me out with her to Goldenwood Forest. Spoiler Could I really say no to that face? *blush* Wow are you trying to sweet talk me or is this just sort of happening...my young heart is melting I aid Melia with her various errands Spoiler Then we team up to explore Goldenwood Cave Spoiler Is that you, Philemon? In the cave the team witnesses another change Spoiler fire birb In the cave we find something interesting. This is why Melia was told to come here apparently. Spoiler But then- Spoiler The new passage opens into a pleasant grove. Spoiler Melia is very happy about all we accomplished today Spoiler R-reward? I hope it's head pats... Yay During our picnic Melia opens up to me a bit more Spoiler Those are the blue butterflies of Fate, Melia Honestly it feels like you want me to be more than that...you're gonna have to be more direct Melia. Experience has taught me I'm too dense to pick up any signals you're putting out aww you're welcome Then Melia goes on to say how she's leaving soon for Grand Dream City, where she will become the normal type gym leader. Spoiler W-wait what are you saying...? Melia's clearly a romantic at heart. Sometimes I wish I could be like that... We end up in a somewhat awkward, yet intense silence. Then... Spoiler Wait what? Did I disappoint you...? My heart wasn't ready for what you were asking me... O-oh. I guess she's still, um, excited. We did have a rather charged moment just now... ready and willing~ Vs. Melia Spoiler I think we know how this will end. Used Ember instead of Mach Punch for Stufful Look I brought my best like you asked... I switched for Carmine in the interest of spreading the exp Are you not satisfied yet? I can still give you a whole lot more, if you ask nicely I'm simply too good for Melia right now After the fight the area is engulfed in an eerie green glow...I think I've seen this before. We go back through the cave. Spoiler I don't like the looks of this What will happen next? Please stay tuned! I hope this proves enjoyable... Edited January 16, 2018 by EndearingCharacterTrait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yagami Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Yes,It has begun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anti_Hero Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Interesting one. Curious about who gets scarlet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndearingCharacterTrait Posted September 12, 2017 Author Share Posted September 12, 2017 I'm still thinking about Scarlet; feels like I should save that one for another female mon, but I have yet to find another one. May or may not be Salandit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndearingCharacterTrait Posted September 13, 2017 Author Share Posted September 13, 2017 (edited) Still working out the structure of this project tbh Chapter 2: The Crimson Horror In Goldenwood Forest we see Team Xen, and they've come in force. Apparently they are looking for someone. Spoiler everyone wants her They are targeting Melia, for unknown reasons. Neither she nor I is willing to just let her be Taken, so to force our compliance the thugs send out their Meowth. However... Spoiler !? The Meowth is a Shadow Pokémon, the result of a procedure to increase the power and aggression of Pokémon to make them vicious weapons (Where's that 3rd shadow pokemon game, GF? My money's not going to spend itself). Shadow Pokémon are highly dangerous, but in Melia's briefcase there is something that can help us. Spoiler pretty stylish Using Melia's Snag Machine I steal capture the Meowth, which upsets its OT... Spoiler logic'd With Melia by my side I push past the Xen grunts, pilfering liberating their abused mons from them along the way (but none of them are fire, so into the box they go.) Spoiler I know right? You did all those errands, explored a cave, discovered a secret grove, almost sealed the deal with me We are ultimately being funneled to a certain place. There's a strange man standing in front of the lake...I'm guessing he's in charge. But first we have to be rid of his two underlings, whatever their names are. Vs. Eli and Sharon Spoiler Not actually a challenge. Carmine's Incinerate makes short work of them I get the feeling y'all weren't actually trying We beat them, but they're still in our way. Which is a problem, since presumably they are bigger and/or stronger than us, so how can we move them? The answer of course is to sic our mons on them, but before we can be pragmatic heroes our buddy Garbodor appears (right the hell out of nowhere, I might add.) Spoiler So that's done. Next is spiky head over here. Spoiler I do really like cereal, but I almost never eat it for breakfast Um, ok. My name's Candela. Alright that cROSSES THE LINE Right about now I begin to notice the black death-sphere floating over the lake...there's no way that's good Spoiler not even slightly yeah that's a supervillain weapon name if I've ever heard one A Dimensional Rift is the result of...something done to Pokémon to...something? Point is, Dimensional Rifts are- Spoiler dON'T INTERRUPT ME Zetta's here to take Melia for...reasons? But he offers me a deal: If I fight him and lose, he'll take Melia. If I win, he'll use the Rift to kill me. Then take Melia. If those are the terms I should probably lose and not die Defeat is never an option! And that choice is sadistic and impossible! No one touches Melia but me! This is clearly a bad guy, and bad guys must be vanquished! Vs. Zetta Spoiler It'd be bad if this thing knew, like, Acrobatics...but it doesn't, so Rosso fells Minior here with Mach Punches Yeah, I'll be adding this Grimer to my collection, even if I won't use it. Annoyingly it actually has Poison Touch this time instead of the less useful Alchemy it always had the other times I did this, figures Weak to fighting, therefore dunzo Same here, though it took a couple hits since Type: Null has the stats of an endgame mon wait that's bad True to his word, Zetta sets the Dimensional Rift on me Spoiler oh jeez oh JEEZ OH JEEZ Melia tries in vain to save me, but I'm absorbed by the darkness and end up in a most disturbing place Spoiler ...I've had dreams like this. They were not good dreams To escape this Dimensional Hell, I will have to defeat the Gyarados. Spoiler That is rather upsetting Luckily I'm not alone! Spoiler We're star-crossed. Neither life nor death, nor alternate dimensions can keep us apart...so romantic~ Vs. Dimensional Gyarados Spoiler Carmine Yawns at Gyarados, it does a Rain Dance. The next turn poor Carmine gets obliterated, but Gyary falls asleep Rosso pounds on Gyary with Mach Punches. After it wakes up, it misses one Dimensional...something (phew), then hits Fire and Ice Fangs, which do little ...! Beating Gyarados allows me to return to (my) reality. Defeated, Zetta is ready to retreat. However, we still need to run away, since nothing is stopping the Xen dudes from just snatching up Melia. Spoiler Ok, you have to teach me this Melia's Togepi Hapi succeeds in beaming us to Gearen Lab. Melia's quite cross with Professor Jenner. Spoiler But because I'm a bad friend I'm stronger now, I can instead do those last 2 help quests now. First is a battle challenge! Spoiler This here is Novae. She came from the Alola Region, and is looking to test her skills I didn't take any frames of this fight, but it was a good one. Future fights with her could get very interesting That quest's reward proves to be very sweet: Spoiler woohoo With this guy added to the team, I take on the Dangerous Pokémon quest...after a couple tries I manage a win, netting me this pupper: Spoiler yesssss Anyways back to Melia. We enter the lab, and overhear some very suspect conversation Spoiler Who is Madame X? That's a villain name if I've ever heard one. Also Madelis is mixing verb tenses and it's weird So Jenner's working for the bad guys then...they gave him Melia to raise specifically for this moment. Naturally Melia is downright furious now Spoiler Madelis decides to take it into her own hands after learning that I defeated Zetta, but before she can Melia warps the two of them away. Then this happens: Spoiler !? Also Ren's here wait what no seriously tho Jenner then gets warped to gods know where. I'm then warned not to pursue Melia, lest I find "despair." Truth be told I'm lucky the despair hasn't already taken me. Ren's determined to find Melia, and he asks me to help. But first, I'll be needing Venam's badge, so off to the gym! After finding a Seviper egg, I challenge Venam. Vs. Venam Spoiler Trubbish falls quickly to Incinerates. Potions are used here, probably Coquelicot hits with 2 Pecks, but Mareanie knows Scald, and thus defeats us A Headbutt KOs. Carnelian grabs a Moxie boost 3 Headbutts get the KO, as Grimer used Pain Split once. By the end Carnelian is low, but gets another Moxie boost 2 Embers and 1 Headbutt fell Whirlipede, but Carnelian is left with just 1 hp. He gets yet another Moxie boost My first Headbutt flinches, so I get a clean KO on Seviper. One more Moxie boost, but I wouldn't use it I'm barely trying to be honest...Alizarin is here to grab some of the exp. A couple Flame Wheels end Stunky Um I thoroughly dominated you. I understand if you're not used to this but it's good to switch sometimes~ I guess I was overlevelled...but that happened by accident if anything. My last 2 members were given to me at 15 anyway, and that's higher than most of her team...Novae was harder. After the fight Venam questions my motivations for following Melia. She tells me not to go unless I really care about her, as opposed to just getting sucked into something by happenstance (which is basically what happened tbh.) That's all well and good, but I question the logic behind discouraging my help just because my heart might not be fully in it. That doesn't mean I can't still do the job. Next time I'll be going after Melia, since we've become so close so fast... Stay Tuned~ Edited September 14, 2017 by EndearingCharacterTrait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BijutsuYoukai Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 I'm gonna wish you good luck with this. I'm trying to do the same myself at the moment and Keta's ghost is walling me pretty hard with the available Fire-types. Nim is also a pain in the ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndearingCharacterTrait Posted September 15, 2017 Author Share Posted September 15, 2017 Almost got a handle on the organization, maybe? Chapter 3: A Blight of Misfortune In pursuit of Melia I'll be taking the train to Route 2. But first, I've been informed I will need the TM Rock Smash. The local gang leader Karrina has it, but I have to prove my worth to her first. Spoiler She seems to be yet another fire trainer actually (she even had a Litten Torracat too!) though the (shiny) Gothita is interesting. The fight was no big deal, though Salandit was a hassle (I want one) So I take the train to Route 2, which is indeed a very pretty place. Mere steps into the area I get robbed though... Spoiler you underestimate my power The thief vanishes, but in my search for her there are some clues Spoiler what that's what I said As I continue there's a different clue Spoiler Does this mean there's Destiny this way, Or is it just that Melia went this way? Either way it's still pretty stirring But I can't leave without my money, so the search continues. Spoiler mmkay why is the tree talking I can neither confirm nor deny why is the tree talking Look, I'm just curious is all...you're a talking tree So yeah, that tree is the thief. I confront her at the Amethyst Cave entrance. Spoiler Got it memorized? Nim doesn't seem like a bad person all things considered. She didn't even actually steal anything, just a playful prank. Spoiler because of course not That doesn't mean a whole lot to me So you want to fight? That's fine, let's just get into position- Spoiler wait what S-Stop it! I'm not adorable... Nim teleports us to somewhere completely different. Spoiler Nim says this place will increase her Psychic power. More specifically, she's talking about the effects of Psychic Terrain. Remember that, it will inform some of the (poor) decisions I make in the upcoming battle. Vs. Nim Spoiler Oh s*** Carnelian does Noble Roar to (further) debuff Solrock, who then hits Alizarin with a Psywave. Lunatone's Ancientpower drops Carnelian to red immediately, then Alizarin hits Lunatone with Rock Smash. Next Carnelian hits Solrock with a Rock Smash, then falls to a Psywave. Lunatone's Ancientpower puts Alizarin to red before he hits Lunatone with another Rock Smash, this time scoring a defense drop. Carmine moves first and drops Lunatone with Bite (nice), Solrock then KOs Alizarin with yet another Psywave Rosso Rosk Smashes Solrock (he too was taught Rock Smash since Mach Punch would fail in this field) and Carmine hits with Bite to put it to yellow. Solrock hits a Fire Spin on Rosso (?) while Inkay hits with Psywave. Rosso's Flame Wheel burns Inkay, then Solrock Fire Spins Carmine (??), whose Bite puts it in the red. Inkay KOs Rosso with a Psywave. Coquelicot hits Solrock with Ember, which does not finish it. Luckily Carmine's new Flame Burst KOs Inkay and faints Solrock with splash damage (It'd be amusing if Espurr were the one saying this) Coquelicot goes for Peck, which fails since Gale Wings gives it priority. Carmine hits with Bite, then takes a Psybeam. Having learned nothing from the past, I tell Coquelicot to do Quick Attack, which also fails. Carmine's Bite does not KO, and he goes down to Psybeam. This time I pick Ember, which ends it thus I don't know if she was even trying that time...since when she did actually try in my first attempt Solrock's Rock Slide flattened most of my team in the first 2-3 turns Nim's pretty impressed by my skills. As a reward she gives me a TwistedSpoon (it's even homemade!) Spoiler ...! I actually thought it was kind of endearing was it because of all that petting I gave you while you were still a tree? With that, Nim allows me to pass. In Amethyst Cave I meet Venam and Ren. We're trying to decide which way Melia went when we receive some guidance... Spoiler Oh okay then...who are you? my name is of no importance This mystery man says Melia went the other way, even though north leads to Sheridan Village, ostensibly the better choice. But why? asks Venam: Spoiler So basically she panicked. You could have said that I think Ren decides it is better to listen to this guy and head east, since if he's lying Melia should be safe anyway, but if he speaks the truth... This branch of the cave has several Team Xen dudes. Not a good sign. At the bottom is a familiar face... Spoiler Zetta is here again. We wonder how high he really is in the Xen hierarchy Spoiler oh dear Zetta's not at all happy about the current turn of events. It soon becomes painfully clear why. Spoiler NOOOOO I...I won't accept this! Spoiler ...the thing is, this isn't really proof! Maybe if you said "this is Melia's bow, she would never be seen without a hair dec." As it stands, there's still some room to believe she didn't die since you never found the body. If there's anything video games have taught me it's that no body=no death I have to have faith that Melia still lives...her and Mom... Zetta is genuinely disappointed by this development. Spoiler (I know what this means yet when I read it it doesn't make sense) ...? I still don't know why Melia is so important (other than that she's precious <3) but we were somehow too late to save her... Spoiler !? oh jeez oh JEEZ OH JEEZ He's got another Rift, but we're not just going to lay down and die. Spoiler 3 on 1 would be unfair, of course We need to survive this first of all Vs. Zetta Spoiler Persian Fakes out Scraggy, then Rosso one-shots Sneasel with Mach Punch Rosso Mach Punches Persian, who then one-shots Scraggy with Play Rough. Null hits Rosso with Aerial Ace Rosso hits a crit Mach Punch on Persian, yet doesn't get the KO! Persian hits Rosso with Play Rough, then gets cherry tapped by Frogadier Licking it (that choice makes no sense unless Ren knew that would happen...) Null KOs Rosso with another Aerial Ace Frogadier's Water Pulse confuses Absol, but it still hits Alizarin with Bite. Alizarin finishes Absol with field-boosted Rock Smash, then tanks a Flame charge from Null It's a double team now, so Null is bested I've defeated Zetta again Spoiler But he's not that lawful, so... Spoiler oh snap oh SNAP OH SNAP We three are absorbed, and sent to another Dimensional...dimension? Spoiler Ren no whyyy We'll have to fight another Dimensional boss if we want to escape: Spoiler "The girl who sealed its fate?" This one seems kinda scary... Spoiler OH SWEET MOTHER OF MERCY explains why you didn't use Spinarak um YES don't make me fight this monster alone please Face your fears! Vs. Dimensional Galvantula Spoiler ...! I didn't actually take notes for this battle. Basically the enemies spammed Electroweb whenever possible, so I went through most of my team. Venam's Whirlipede and illegal Weezing had way more defense than my team so they put in good work. We escape to (our) reality. Zetta's not happy about it (he's having a bad day, isn't he?) Spoiler it's "pull off" But before Zetta could kill us (presumably with a more mundane method this time), this happens: Spoiler wha- OH GOODNESS but seriously tho that's a nice name ? now that's an interesting tidbit Wait, "silence!?" She's not playing around What is happening...why did we come to this region this place is terrifying If "most people" are pathetic, doesn't that mean your standards are too high? That's like how most people think they are above average attractiveness, it means they don't know what average means Then Zetta gets warped to gods know where. Crescent chastises us for coming after Melia Spoiler ...how is her blood on my hands? I'm not why Melia took a wrong turn, and I'm not why she died (right?)...unless you mean all we literally accomplished was getting actual blood on our hands We've established that magic is a thing in this world so I don't believe that Look lady they've yet to defeat me Crescent leaves and it is just the 3 of us, distraught and angry. Spoiler Ren and Venam both resolve to become stronger, so they can walk the path of vengeance against Team Xen and Crescent. Spoiler That's the general idea, yes Hmmm Ren tells me to go to Sheridan Village, where there exists a gym leader I can challenge. I have to gain more power, for Melia's sake... Stay Tuned~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndearingCharacterTrait Posted September 17, 2017 Author Share Posted September 17, 2017 (edited) Chapter 4: Problems Progress Presently On my way to Sheridan Village I spy Karrina again. Spoiler Sure I guess She somehow managed to get injured fighting the rival gang leader, so I've to clean up the mess. Spoiler That's...that's not what happened at all He couldn't give me anything. Karrina thanks me for helping out, and even gives me a reward! And it's a mighty fine one too Spoiler another male...my gender ratio is way out of whack already With my team complete for the first time, I continue to the village. Spoiler umm... am I supposed to ignore that just now It's a quaint little place. After exploring for bit (and doing some of those nonsense help quests, good grief) I decide to seek out the gym leader. Apparently he's become withdrawn recently and won't speak to anyone. Spoiler that's no good hi Aelita finally someone put some respek on my name Let's see what's inside... Spoiler oh it's...who are you again? not helping see how hard was that Keta invites me further inside to speak more. He asks me about Melia... Spoiler Familiar...? I mean...no? We just literally weren't there Ain't gotta tell me twice No see I don't know if I buy all that You mean like you're doing? But then he says something interesting Spoiler "...friend?" TELL ME Spoiler he knows Keta tells me to find a particular place in Amethyst Cave. There I can find a Soul Stone, which may help bring back Melia. In the Amethyst Grotto I come across a peculiar phenomenon Spoiler ...! spooky "Keta has obtained the mask used to face life's hardships-" That's not what we're talking about, is it I know someone who could use that advice This soul-Keta questions why his other self sent me here, but he has some theories Spoiler Well I am the chosen one, probably (I mean unless that's Melia) This is news to me I receive a Soul Stone. At Keta's direction, I take it deep into Amethyst Cave. Spoiler hmmm I head back to Keta to demand an explanation Spoiler are you throwing tarot cards right now? "Gone..." You don't seem the type to use a euphemism though Keta then decides to fight me, since he believes I can get him out of his current malaise. Spoiler He's the second leader! How could you possibly believe this? Vs. Keta Spoiler Rosso hits with Mach Punch, Crabrawler uses Amnesia. Flame Wheel then fells it Carmine ignites the field with Flame Burst, then falls to critical health after a Rock Slide from Keta's illegal Machoke. Keta uses a potion, allowing my 2 Flame Bursts to drop it Keta's illegal Gurdurr moves first (how??) and KOs Carmine with a Drain Punch Rosso's Flame Wheel puts Gurdurr in the red, he then eats Gale Strike, a move whose properties I don't understand at all. Keta heals, so a Mach Punch + Flame Wheel KO Gurdurr Coquelicot throws out one Peck before a Rock Tomb erases her, I shouldn't be surprised Carnelian puts out one Headbutt, then takes a Thunderpunch and gets paralyzed...yeah Rosso cleans up with 2 Poison Sweeps since Pignite would miss a Gale Strike (I guess it can miss) Alizarin has to eat 2 Thunderpunches from Keta's illegal Medicham, but gets the win with 2 Fire Fangs with help from my field I fight for my friends Lucario is, unsurprisingly, faster, so Alizarin goes down to a Gale Strike Rosso is even faster though, so a Flame Wheel easily drops Lucario cool Troublesome only because all of his mons know Rock Tomb/Throw/Slide. Made easier since the field does basically nothing for him but a lot for me Defeated, Keta gives me his- Spoiler why. WHY?!?! Or not... He then leaves, and Aelita chases him. I follow them behind the waterfall to find... Spoiler wait it's not? Y'all just noticed this? Aelita asks me to team up with her to find Keta. This place has a Team Xen presence (because of course). Eventually I have to fight an annoying security droid, with annoying grabby tentacles. Spoiler I'll be taking that, thanks don't And since I was lucky enough to encounter a volcano area already I can expand the team even more: Spoiler It took longer than it should have to catch these without Aelita just nuking them first, something she continually failed to do against the actual trainers Also, there was a promotion: Spoiler I don't remember the last time I actually trained a Houndour, so I was genuinely surprised this evolution happens at 24. Seems very low for a rather strong mon, but Gen II was weird like that Eventually we find ourselves in a different place entirely Spoiler I wouldn't have picked this interior, the red tiles are too gaudy for my taste We eventually do find Keta... Spoiler She...kind of is But not really, it was an impostor and Aelita gets Taken. Spoiler We fought everyone on the way here, and beat up a security droid...three times! So I would hope so And then I get jailed. But I'm not stuck for long. Spoiler I need that badge At your level, yes. So we decide to confront Madelis. But first we have to find the keys to the relevant boss room. Spoiler do I have to Paired with Keta I raid the place for keys. He's utterly useless as a doubles partner...underleveled for the area, uses Counter on opponents that only use special moves, misses Gale Strike...not helped by these enemies' propensity for illegal underleveled mons and apparent access to TM Thunderbolt. But we find the keys, which were barely hidden. Spoiler How long ago? The Fire Pokémon have already settled there Special power? Also Sharon and Eli are here, but for reasons they don't even try to resist me Also learned a bit more about Shadow Pokémon, and how some resist the process 2 gens into this Fairy type thing, but still no Fire/Fairy mon. We confront Madelis... Spoiler Contract? yeah that's a straight lie Wait do you even have a plan? There's no way you have the power to make demands, you couldn't even beat the grunts outside without my help Keta apparently sold out the entire village to Team Xen. He told them the names of everyone there Spoiler hmmm yep, he's a traitor Or...or was selling everyone out the contradiction? So Keta sold out everyone except his daughter Aelita. Very gallant... Madelis is now ready to exterminate us, and she's got a special, definitely foolproof way to do it, too: Spoiler famous last words Oh s*** Spoiler no Whatever, no Shadow mon is safe from me- Spoiler wait that's bad This...isn't good Vs. Madelis Spoiler I'm not really equipped to actually win this fight...maybe, just maybe if Hyper Mode proc'd on the very first turn I would have a chance, but I'm not convinced...and I don't have the patience for that So I lost the fight, because of course I lost against bloody Mewtwo, it's like Gen I all over again... Spoiler exactly like Gen I I...thought you were already doing that? But Keta intends to make a last stand Spoiler No one can, it's Mewtwo Oh well that's manageable Ok so "everything will end" was clearly not true then Look just kill me already, I'm tired of your banter But she doesn't kill us, instead daring us to stop the generator. That, or Keta actually delays her, which I don't believe Spoiler Don't. It probably doesn't matter tbh It was, even thought you look nothing alike "...an obvious lie." But why though? Just so you wouldn't die with everyone else...when the village gets annihilated...somehow? The generator looks kinda weird and...alive Spoiler an odd choice but Mwetwo's was not? Madelis then admits there was no reason to make Carotos Mountain a volcano. They could have gotten at least the same amount of power hydroelectrically. Spoiler And she did actually kill Keta this time, probably She did it because she's evil, nothing more. Not even "it was just faster to kill everyone in the way to get what I wanted." No, just "their suffering gives me pleasure, and I can never get enough." Spoiler LIKE HELL YOU WILL In what world am I expected to believe you could accomplish that Aelita will create a distraction while I stop the generator, which is actually a Pokémon, so... Spoiler I'd be doing it a favor apparently I head inside another Dimensional Rift. My target is Volcanion Spoiler These breed in the wild!? Where do I find one .... That was probably insensitive Vs. Dimensional Volcanion Spoiler Burgundy attacks with Beat Up while Volcanion counters with Water Pulse...which fails? I don't actually know why its Water Pulse attacks didn't work. If someone could explain it to me I would appreciate it When I return Madelis is being hoisted by her own petard Spoiler This is what you get for thinking you control Mewtwo, a mon no one has ever been able to tame who aRE YOU Cresent mentions how Shadow Pokémon slowly open their hearts when carried by trainers Spoiler And Mewtwo's heart is savage, so this is to be expected Crescent also once again chastises me for playing the hero. She's probably right tbh Spoiler This one especially didn't really involve me...but I really want that badge Also Aelita's not dead. Then this happens: Spoiler *Aelita and I get beamed away* ... Surprisingly I already knew that somehow *Madelis appears, they ask for insight as to why she failed* You were stopped by some kids, sort of. at least someone's thinking You...you blew me away with Mewtwo yet somehow I still won...? Heyyy~ *Nastasia also recognizes me from the ship* who gon stop me Wha-A week?! How? Where was I? *I reappear right when they're talking about me, convenient* So while I was gone Aelita and the Eldest have been researching something useful Spoiler Cool. I actually already have something but... It's a hidden place in Sheridan Village- Spoiler Nah, just for the hell of it...shouldn't you know this? We have to check this clay figure- Spoiler ...I get the feeling you didn't actually do any research ...I get the feeling you're not even listening It's a portkey So you already knew about it then? Aelita made up this "research" thing completely, didn't she? We teleport to the Purity Grove- Spoiler You, if you'd actually done any research Many can be found...with some research Before we can use the spring, we have to call the Voice of the Forest- Spoiler yes, the Voice of the Forest I'm getting to that...just one more preposition and this would have made sense So it shouldn't matter how long it stays anywhere, right...? It can time travel. Or is that not how this particular time theory works Celebi came and blessed the spring, so now I can purify Shadow Pokémon here Spoiler You...haven't really done anything for me yet. Except compliment my name, that was nice Though, it would be nice to get my snag machine fixed. She knows of someone who could help Spoiler See, that was actually useful. Now I'm a little glad I met you Aelita decides to leave as well. She actually wants to go with me Spoiler Wasn't that already your job...? Also is she suggesting she was going to become the Sensei? How is she qualified for that? Who is Vivian? Surely you don't mean Keta's wife. Pretty sure her name was Tealia But they have a gym, thus attracting visitors. I think they actually just like lynching people, which is much worse Y'all should probably just build a bypass around that wretched place I can now purify Shadow Pokémon here (as well), so a new teammate can be formally introduced: Spoiler So I guess I'm headed towards Goldenleaf Town next- Or not. What does spectral Keta have to say to me? Why was this chapter so, so long? Stay Tuned to find out (?)~ Edited October 23, 2017 by EndearingCharacterTrait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yagami Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 That's strange.This is also the 1st time I noticed that water pulse fails. Though that volcanion was never strong,so I might have missed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndearingCharacterTrait Posted September 21, 2017 Author Share Posted September 21, 2017 Chapter 5: I Get Around I have some business to attend to before I move on from Sheridan Village, business with a certain someone. I think we all know who that is... Spoiler Nice to see you too~ W-wow you're being rather forward today aren't you... Spoiler Alert: she ain't lyin' Vs. Novae Spoiler I found exactly one Heart Scale to this point, and with it I taught Burgundy Thunder Fang as I'm certain I will need it in the not-too-distant future. Thunder Fang does heavy damage, and Trumbeak retaliates with Pluck. Novae switches for Gumshoos. I would switch for Rosso in response. Rosso handles this easily with some Mach Punches Burgundy is able to fell Sandygast in one stroke with a 6-hit Beat Up Oh s*** Rosso's Mach Punch does good damage, but he gets obliterated by a charged up Rock Tomb (it became Water or Psychic...) Poor Scarlet is also blown away (this one was definitely Water) Against Burgundy Lycanroc's Rock Tomb became Fire, and thus useless. We succeed in halting the sweep, this time Alizarin puts in some damage with Rock Smash, but he is beaten (Komala is like, really strong actually) Cerise puts in some more damage, but she too falls Burgundy has to clean up (good grief...) Oh yeah, you're still around...not for long though Amaranth makes an appearance here; she easily outpaces Fomantis The mere existence of Lycanroc is an existential threat to my team...doesn't help that this field buffs it. (And she uses Hyper Potions! What is that??) I managed to defeat Novae again...it was a pain, even though she's supposedly a newbie trainer. Spoiler Don't sell yourself short...you could easily be the protagonist of this game with those skills I guess I wasn't supposed to know that yet, oops Admittedly I guessed based on your all-Gen VII team So that's done. Next I'm meant to seek out soul-Keta, so to Amethyst Grotto I go. Spoiler A week, to be exact I...don't even know how we did really Yeah... ... "...for you." You can do that?! I don't know how all this works...but if I get a badge then bring it on Vs. Revenant Keta Spoiler In my previous attempts (and there were many) I noticed Hitmontop preferred using Counter even when it didn't make sense. This time though it goes for Dig immediately, so I have to switch Coquelicot nulls the Dig, and Hitmontop turns invisible. We recently learned Razor Wind, so I use that a couple times to avoid Counter. We tank a Triple Kick, but eventually manage to get the KO with Peck Pangoro is a major threat to my fragile team. Cerise Toxic's it, then they trade a couple blows before she goes down While Pangoro gets healed, we charge a Razor Wind, which strikes for super effective damage here against the Dark type opponent. However, we still cannot fell the beast Rosso finishes this, though he is damaged in the process Another threat...Alizarin only manages 1 hit before falling Amaranth brings Hawlucha low before falling, though Hawlucha gets burned striking her Rosso is brought to red, but gets the KO Rosso puts in a good Blaze-powered Flame Wheel before Sawk drops him This is all I have...Burgundy moves first and strikes with Thunder Fang...and gets a flinch! The battle is won! I was really let down here by my lack of bulk...I had to make many tries before stealing a win. Right about now is where picking Fennekin would have helped I don't really know what just happened...was that fight even real? His team was totally different from Keta's...were those mons even real? Or was this like a Dive to the Heart sort of thing? Nonetheless I am victorious. Spoiler I didn't do any of it for you. I was trying to save Melia and Aelita, you were just extra Really, everything? That's metal Keta's Shadow conjures up a new badge for me, then departs this mortal coil. I also get a TM which I (surprisingly) can't use at the moment. The next destination is Akuwa Town, since maybe we can find Saki Blakeory there. To get there we must pass through Route 3 though, and then Goldenleaf Town... Spoiler understatement Honestly that place is a terror. The league shouldn't force/encourage people to go there by having a gym, but that's actually pretty representative of real life While mustering the courage to go to Murder Town, I'm greeted by a familiar face. Spoiler Heyy~ Amanda tells me about the fallout from recent events Spoiler Yeah it's...not I mean Jenner's a sketchy dude so I'm surprised that wasn't already the case But of course she has more that just chitchat in mind for me... Spoiler Wait here? Right in front of the checkpoint...? How embarrassing... You're going easy on me? You don't think I can handle it?? Vs. Amanda Spoiler This is a Drought Ninetales...looks like we're getting hot and heavy right from the get-go. Ninetales attacks with Incinerate, but I have Scarlet lead with Amnesia to get more turns. Scarlet does great damage with Earth Power (Numel's level up moveset is amazing) and gets the win Ponyta KOs with Headbutt, guess that shouldn't surprise me Headbutt does less than half, as does our Ancientpower attack. The second Headbutt, however, KOs Amaranth...how annoying Alizarin brings Ponyta to red, but he too falls... Bye Burgundy has the upper hand, but Magmar hits a Thunderpunch...which paralyzes. Yeah. Bye bye Amanda please! Everyone's staring... Cerise knows Toxic and Water Pulse, so this one is easy So it was good for you, yeah? That was pretty good for me... Once again I have bested Amanda. Apparently she also saw Ren, but he looked rather tense...and he challenged her on sight. She won't tell me what happened... Spoiler You lost, didn't you. He knew your weak points She also gave me TM Cut, so that's cool. I am able to catch an Oricorio now...but is the Red Nectar even available in this version? I feel like it's not, just my luck... With that done, I begin the hike through Route 3. There's one place I'll be wanting to come back to... Spoiler Ok ok I get it... As I recall I can get a Darumaka or a Larvesta from this kid's egg. Which one should I go for? A physical mon with crushing Attack, or a late blooming sweeper to give me Bug coverage? I eventually encounter a suspect individual... Spoiler whoa there, sailor Too strong...TOO STRONG! I...don't wanna tell you This is all happening rather fast...why does everyone want me today Vs. Rorrim B. Spoiler Bye Bye Bye why wHY WHYY WHYYSAGFSUGD WHY!!!1!!!11!1!1!!1111- oh wait, it's done ...just end jUsT eNd finally Who are you...why do you have such a strong shadow mon...WHO ARE YOU Spoiler why did you have a shadow pokemon, that's basically cheating ...my heart is exhausted from our little encounter here So now that fake Miror B. is gone I can be on my way. I receive a rude welcoming upon approaching Goldenleaf Town, but I soon see another familiar face: Spoiler It seems so, I already ran across some hateful scum on the way here Can-can we please not...I'm already really tired And you're gonna make me do all the work? *sigh* Just...give me something. Make it worth my time at least... Vs. Aelita Spoiler Rosso is more than a match for Scraggy. For background, Scraggy managed to freeze us with Ice Punch in this fight...I swear if we didn't know Flame Wheel I would be screaming right now why wHy please just dIE uGH just go awayy How are you the one out of breath...I thought we established I'm the one doing all the work Thank you, Earth Power Look I've already had a lot of fights today...yours wasn't that good But you look pretty flexible already so I bet you'll improve~ what is happening why don't I have any defense Spoiler you just said that Okay now that's some bullshit. You and I both know that's not true Aelita goes ahead into Goldenleaf Town. Guess it's my turn now- Spoiler oH gODS pLEASE dON'T fIGHT mE No I thought it went to that other hateful scum town "...foreigners?" Yes yes just get on with it mmhmm *Ren puts up the fence* Ok so what the hell are you doing then That's...incredibly selfish. It's not my fault you can't handle the idea of, I dunno...doing it TOGETHER perhaps??? I mean so did I...you don't see me becoming a roadblock Is this the same Venam I whooped in that gym battle? I did not see any of that skill Oh could she now...also WHAT?! please just go away So...I'm (still) not going to Goldenleaf Town. Honestly I barely made it through one route in this chapter...so many battles, so many of them annoying...I was derelict with my notes since I was getting tilted so hard, you can tell, right? Next Time, I must be rid of this new obstacle, so I'll be searching out Venam... Stay Tuned~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yagami Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Lycanroc really hits hard.Especially in that field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndearingCharacterTrait Posted September 24, 2017 Author Share Posted September 24, 2017 (edited) Chapter 6: Mystery Dungeon My search for Venam leads me back to the (supposedly) Abandoned Sewers. She's nowhere to be found, but there is...something that catches my attention. Spoiler Weird shiny hole in the wall? You know I'm checking that out... On the other side I end up...somewhere. And I'm not alone. Spoiler So I found Venam, along with...whoever these two are (I guess I already met them...but they're neither memorable nor important.) But where are we, anyway? Spoiler Probably not Oh I guess Luca is the grill It actually took a few lines before I even figured that out (again) I...guess? Ostensibly that would belong to someone though, right? please Are...you sure we're not a gang? getting real tired of your shit Lenny There's no way it could be that, right? Right?? The gate is locked, because the owner wants to keep people out of their house...especially punk teenagers like us...so of course we (by which I mean I) try to find another way to break in. Spoiler well...yeah But there's another gate... Spoiler not gonna stop us though Spoiler since when was I such a deviant We enter the house through an open window, because this is literally a burglary now. Spoiler Aren't we? So...we are a gang then I mean, Team Skull really was just a gang though, right? They did not have a goal in mind the way that Aqua or Magma or Galactic or Plasma or Flare did. And they weren't even as organized as Rocket was. Soon we are confronted by an occupant of this place. Spoiler I already don't like this guy Looting it, probably Yes, to take stuff He's not all that happy about us breaking into his house (surprise?) But, like, why/how is his house here anyway? Spoiler hmm Who are you? Spoiler Mighty presumptuous of you. I'm almost certain to forget that name actually (again.) Also, last time I checked that much pride is a sin. A deadly one. No. I didn't ask for all that either- "...Darknesses." That's pretty Kingdom Hearts-y Indriad intends to trap us here Spoiler ...Is he lying, though? Burglary and now Assault? How am I suppose to take the moral high ground now? Oh ok he's going to cheat. I don't feel guilty at all now- Um What? So the magic ninja maids warp us away, and I am separated from my..."friends" feels a bit strong to be honest...But when I awake I see a more friendly face. Spoiler I didn't say anything that sounds terrible This mystery girl tells me to leave immediately. That isn't really an option though...I have to save Venam the other 2 don't matter Spoiler Um, the door was unlocked, soo...oh goodness this looks bad Well I have to save the others of whatever, soo... why does this place have crypts Should, but can't No, unless you can teach me some Plot-no-Jutsu to melt that steel fence We're acquaintances at best. I don't even know most of their names She seems like a nice girl. Spoiler Maria...nette? Hmm children are people too Marianette decides it's best to speak to her father directly, since he would not like us sneaking around...we have no chance of escaping, do we... When we go to see Indriad, a maid stops us. Spoiler great... That's racist They really are though, aren't they...that's not normal at all Apparently this sort of thing is familiar to Maria(nette) Spoiler Forces needlessly harmful ordeals onto his young daughter? Yeah he seems like that kind of jerk. You don't even learn anything from it, do you? No, you don't learn anything. He just likes to feel like he's in charge probably We do find the slacker maid, but she's got some things to say to us as well Spoiler Yeah, this place is infuriating I so badly want to say something here, but I won't After the trial and sub-trial are complete, we go to speak to Indriad Spoiler Ah, so he's also physically abusive to go with the emotional abuse? Gotta complete the set. It must be hard being so disgusted all the time *sigh* Indriad isn't going to let us go, but Maria(nette) has an idea to negotiate our release Spoiler I hope it's a children's card game, I could win that Look at her, being all daring. But what if we lose... Spoiler Wha-!? I don't like these terms Indriad also says this, apparently having been reminded of Maria's mother by the exchange Spoiler Really..."snatched away?" That unwillingness to accept culpability is sickening So that's how it is. Spoiler I don't think burglary is a soul-penalty offense *I leave with Maria to do the trials* suspicious Maria(nette) has some misgivings about what just happened... Spoiler But that would be cheating- Who am I kidding, this guy has no honor. Can I just incinerate him and be done with it We search the grounds for the trapped souls: Spoiler The first one is easy: But the second requires more work (I thought they were "in plain sight?") convenient I'm...gonna ignore this one too You're 10...gaining weight is to be expected How does this place even exist also convenient And the third is another puzzle: ...! not accurate She gets it...thing is that should make this puzzle's answers arbitrary reach out to the truth I have to guess the true inner feelings of those who appear before me. It's simple if I assume they are generally people who don't hold a lot of spite in their hearts; still, I found Ren's to be questionable If that's true why did you impede me (instead of "being there" for me)? You admitted I could fix the place, so to stop me is to further the problem. Clearly you just wanted to be the guy; your intentions were selfish. It's not like you made a mistake...you chose to stand in my way while admitting I would solve the problem, i.e. you became an antagonist. as long as you can see it now So that's done I guess. Maria(nette) is still bothered by something though... Spoiler I guarantee it's not True, but ignores the fact that we chose to break in it was destiny~ until the plot allowed it why is that a problem obviously You increased our chances of escape from "never" to "just maybe" so there is no harm done here. It's a shame that you have to carry this much guilt anyway. I blame Indriad for that But then Maria(nette) gets called away Spoiler So I'm left alone. Before I go to see what happens next I come across a most...disturbing place: Spoiler I don't like this place- who- Wait, I've heard of Vivian before, right? ...? ...! Wait, I'm not- *I almost get Blizzaga'd* H-have you...? So, the cold does bother her anyway? ...too late O-ok... Fine, I guess? I wouldn't...if I learned anything from SMT it's that gods don't care about us (if we're lucky) It seems like it's in decline though never heard of that place...so it must not exist ...? you gave me no option to say I didn't know though But how will I know who to look for- ... You know what, I bet it will just come to me So that happened...another mystery whose answer remains clouded I've been instructed to enter the white doors on the first floor. I get the feeling there will be a fight soon, so I do some training...I have no intention of struggling in the upcoming battle, I've done enough of that recently. At my current level, the squad can achieve a major power boost, so that is what I do: Spoiler Ohhh Yaaas egggcelllent woooondefulll Yep, this is happening. I'm very serious about winning the next fight Through the doors I see an arena. It seems there will be one more trial. Spoiler oh dear wonderful You just said "random type," how am I supposed to be careful? otherwise this fight would be truly impossible to prepare for cute But what she says next is most interesting hahahahaha HAHAHAHAHA Well, time to get this over with Spoiler There wasn't even supposed to be a "final trial..." leave it to Indriad to move the goalposts when he thinks he might lose Is it a soul/death penalty offense? No. Should we have expected no consequences from breaking into a stranger's home? Also no Wait, would "badly" involve me winning...or losing? Vs. Marianette Spoiler Heliolisk attempts a Multipulse. Unfortunate, since Earth Power wipes it out immediately Snuggles moves first (!), and Hammer Arm does heavy damage (I was probably saved by Intimidate.) Alizarin's new Flamethrower removes greater than half Snuggles' health, and scores a burn to boot. Marianette uses a potion here, allowing me the opportunity to fell the beast with 2 more Flamethrowers Rosso now knows Close Combat (he learned that before evolving, interestingly enough) and his final form has great speed...so yeah, we destroy Cinccino instantly lol Chatot does a super effective Hidden Power, but I changed Scarlet's ability to Solid Rock, so we easily tank the hit anyway. Rock Slide then drops Chatot below half. Chatot next goes for Chatter, which of course confuses. Scarlet perseveres though, and another Rock Slide fells the birb "...go..." So it doesn't natter then? Cuz if not then nothing is counting on this final stretch... Cerise goes for a Nasty Plot...which doesn't matter since she gets rek'd by a Multipulse. The text indicates to me that it became Psychic type, because of course it did not even a little sorry now "...the dark." "You have obtained the mask used to face life's hardships-" That's still not right, is it? That felt good. Maybe my training was overkill...maybe I didn't need to create an Infernape and destroy her with Close Combat...then again she has a Chatot and a Cinccino on the same team so I regret nothing I put on a dominant performance. Marianette is impressed: Spoiler such beauty...such grace wait WHAT You're a gym leader? How even- But then this happens: Spoiler Oh don't even give me that That's very much moving the goalposts. We only got to this point because you already cheated So now you're basically asking Arceus to kill us for you...because you don't like us? Because you want to feel strong? How is this anything other than blasphemy? Because he always cheats. That way he can convince himself he's actually better ...! Are you ever not annoyed? You're one of those people that always finds something to be outraged about Oh snap! If you were really superior you would not have to cheat. Every time. well at least that makes one of us Ooh he looks scared now...he's actually a coward. Typical. aww Maria is the romantic sort too, isn't she? perhaps... but actually tho whoa Stop it. You're not in charge anymore oH sNAP! wow I...have no idea what just happened...yet another mystery without explanation. Somehow we made it out of that... Spoiler Wait I didn't know you two were a thing who am I kidding I don't care go ahead, it changes basically nothing no part of this sequence would have been different had those two not existed your soul would be locked in a small white box WHAT. D-don't just say things like that But...but I got a badge from there. A real badge that I can really use...Surely the league doesn't expect everyone to do that ...this is pretty unnerving. But I was actually looking for Venam for a reason (you didn't forget, right?) Spoiler "...help?" aww <3 That was quite the diversion, but I've enlisted Venam's assistance in getting in to Goldenleaf Town. Next Time, I can (finally) enter that dreadful place...yay. Stay Tuned~ Edited September 24, 2017 by EndearingCharacterTrait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndearingCharacterTrait Posted September 27, 2017 Author Share Posted September 27, 2017 (edited) Chapter 7: Town of Tarnished Gold, Part I I'm back at the Goldenleaf Gate. No random steel fence is going to inhibit me forever. Spoiler pucker up Easy? I (almost) believe you when you say you went easy on me...almost Don't ask me. It never made sense to me either Venam has a few more words with me before leaving for...whatever she's going to do now. Spoiler Your soul would be locked in a tiny box, we've been over this Still haven't seen it yet Um, no, actually her name is- Well then...these two must have some history Anyways, I proceed into Goldenleaf Town, a place widely known to be kind of miserable. Spoiler "...this place." In this country we'll bypass dangerous places with high crime, but also just for being too poor or too black (not necessarily in that order either) so this doesn't seem like a fantasy to me The townspeople are, unsurprisingly, openly hostile towards me. I did find something nice here though: Spoiler I actually lowered the level to learn some missed level up moves (namely Bonemerang). I also did collect a Thick Club, so that's happening The townspeople don't like foreigners at all. Spoiler You could just close the gym. No one would come here. Also you're a bad influence on Snubbull But don't think they stop at just cruel words. They are willing to actually kill people for daring to step foot in Goldenleaf Town. I saved the neck of one young lass Spoiler I'm not your bro why are you yelling Oh, and this happened too Spoiler I'll need some Heart Scales before you reach your potential Had to lower the level again after this for Will-o'-Wisp and Shadow Bone (weird that that isn't an evolution move) I find my way toward a big, important-looking building. It turns out to be a theatre. Spoiler There's literally no other reason to come to this horrible town Oh, this should be good...why? how does that make sense This person (who is the gym leader Narcissa) says only residents get to have theatre/gym privileges. Basically I have to become one (never gonna happen), or... Spoiler You just said you won't let me challenge the gym because I'm an outsider...what kind of Catch-22 is this? Literally just close the gym if you're going to waste my time with that nonsense I...I don't even know what you want anymore. But I get the feeling you don't either Narcissa tells me to pacify some 'unruly' visitors in the Pokémon Center if I wish to fight the gym leader, so I guess that's happening. Spoiler It's too late for a meet-cute Aelita this town isn't that big tbh I was in like an alternate past dimension or something so... prolly cuz this town is full of ghost trainers All the people we see are here because they're sick of dealing with the rude townspeople. it's not long before those same troublemakers failed murderers (they tried to lynch a little girl earlier, anything description less than this is too forgiving) show up. They want us to leave or whatever Spoiler Unless lynching is allowed in this backwards town...I wouldn't put it past them Please, you don't want us to leave. You would have no one to feel superior to then. No way to boost your fragile egos, nothing with which to define your pitifully weak self-image. If you really wanted to keep people out you could. I've seen your type before. lol After I defeat them (again), they try to jump me outside...but again, I have a Houndoom, soo...no. They were going to try to wear me down with 3 consecutive fights, but that doesn't work out for them (not like it would have mattered anyway) Spoiler This Pangoro belongs to the girl I saved earlier. After I report to Narcissa she tells me to see her in Wispy Tower. After I pass through Wispy Path I find myself at the entrance to Goldenwood Forest (the one that was blocked earlier.) I wonder if I can pass now? Spoiler umm Hi, I guess well excuuuse me, princess This would be easier if you had a neuralyzer wouldn't have to be if you could just erase my memory "...Aevium Department." This...doesn't seem like a police matter wait that's still there?! Agent C is actually blind. He must be highly skilled Spoiler that's pretty cool- Wait, they're Bug Pokémon? How does that even work...I thought you were gonna say Psychic, and Bug/Psychic is still not a thing He decides to test me first though Spoiler This was deceptively challenging since he uses Araquanid and Golisopod quite The job is to subdue the Dimensional Gyarados still haunting Goldenwood Lake. No one has been able to tame it... Spoiler why did no one invent a Dimensional Poke Ball So, I'll take on this mission since no one else can Spoiler oh dear Honey, I'm home Vs. Dimensional Gyarados Spoiler good riddance So I've brought peace to both Gyarados and this forest. Spoiler It's full of midnight Lycanroc now. Seems kinda dangerous tbh well that sounds promising With that little diversion out of the way I head to Wispy Tower. Spoiler They're back...Destiny beckons Inside I find Narcissa brooding Spoiler Oh now that is interesting. Tell me more... Spoiler yes not an excuse Exactly. "...noose." I feel like you used too many words there. She's allowed this to go on too long, they've even got kids running around lynching people. Kids who don't know anything other than what they've been told, kids who do what they do just because "we're supposed to hate outsiders." Weird, Ren was afraid I'd fix everything too fast. One of them is living a fantasy, and it annoys me that it's apparently Narcissa She then tells me to meet her in the gym. On the way we see Aelita again Spoiler "...mind." Look I already- "...against foreigners." "...way?" Surprisingly, that seems to be everyone except the one named 'Narcissa' Yeah, tell her, Aelita! -except I already did, soo... "...change." yes if only "...they would never listen to me." You're not really their leader then, at least not how they see it "...the heart." I don't think I'd lose any sleep burning these people if I have to Hmm interesting. What is this idea of hers? Before she can share, something else distracts us. There's a mysterious person on top of the theatre... Spoiler Hmm... How rude- Not gonna lie, this feels like cheating. I always understood Double Team to be a sort of afterimage technique, but he's using it like its Kage Bunsin-no-Jutsu. When do I get TM Shadow Clone? I guess nominally speaking this makes sense, but the actual move description suggests otherwise "...office?" Indeed I am already knew that unless you have Shadow Mewtwo I'm not even a little scared of you Yeah no that's definitely on your hands. Not gonna intimidate me like that But he gets interrupted first, since we're in the middle of town and all and this is kind of a big scene he's made Spoiler Do you really call this stealth? Y'all tried to lynch a girl earlier, and I'm crazy...I'll not abide that double standard "...please!" You're the only one that thinks that Ok... 1. She's not dead 2. You're standing next to a murdering maniac But really there's not much reasoning with these people. Clearly a sub-human like me should just know my place So I get locked up. Geara's still around though (sort of? he's doing some weird ghosty thing anyway) Spoiler Yeah you're very much an idiot, that much is clear you didn't have to have this monologue here I'm in jail, but not for long Spoiler "...us?" You're a truly miserable person. Also, that's clearly projection yep, projection Don't think I won't burn you. Because I will; we've established you can't stop me you should know better than to say things like that See? Hi Mosely tells me what she learned form listening to Geara's monologue. It looks like Wispy Tower is somewhere I'll want to investigate further Spoiler She even decides to come with me! Spoiler oh snap So yeah, let's see about that place. Spoiler that wasn't there before So you admit they're pointless then? Can you just stop talking then yeesh that's projection if I've ever seen it Geara then leaves, locking a bunch of doors behind him. Mosely shows up to support me (but she won't actually fight with me, Pangy is too tired from eating that girl or whatever) Spoiler actually tho probs will be tho Again, I didn't really get that from her, just everyone else While I'm beating up on the Xen dudes, I come across some illuminating journal entries (I hope this is the correct order): Spoiler 1. "...much more intense." "...in." "...the mind of anyone who listened." Sirius...that sounds like a villain's name (but let's ignore Sirius Black for now) "...together." 2. ...! sounds familiar those people are the most chilling this person was thoroughly captivated 3. "...'perfect' to you?" "...doing." Unfortunate "...about this?" Eventually I manage to open all the doors. Spoiler Mosely and Narcy(?) go ahead of me. They are promptly caught... Spoiler "tries?" Looks like I have to fight what're-their-names again Vs. Eli and Sharon Spoiler Mismagius fell easily to Beat Up, and I can spam Lava Plume with impunity Rhydon fell immediately to a Water Pulse from Cerise Don't ask me how Tangrowth managed to outlast Gyarados, potions were involved. Milotic nearly swept my squad alone... Gyarados and Milotic...yeesh These two are not at all invested in what's happening here (but then again, none of the other Xen dudes I fought to get here were either...) Spoiler sure, why not Next Time I'll continue my exploration since this already has more than enough frames Stay Tuned~ Edited September 29, 2017 by EndearingCharacterTrait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndearingCharacterTrait Posted September 30, 2017 Author Share Posted September 30, 2017 Chapter 8: Town of Tarnished Gold, Part II When we last saw our heroine, she had just (barely) defeated Eli and Sharon again in order to un-trap Mosely and Narcissa. Spoiler this is unforgivable Mosely, Narcy- Spoiler it seems appropriate and I continue downstairs. I find one more journal entry... Spoiler "...upstairs or we'll die for sure." !? No. NO! And before us is something most shocking. Spoiler oh snap! Doesn't seem so. But Geara has some exposition for us, because he's definitely the smug type who would Spoiler ..."that name?" So what he wanted in life was everything. Not even just a lot of something, but EVERYTHING Unless he gets to be that god, of course ow my ears Did the whole "I want to be a god" thing never come up while he was romancing you, Narcissa? I guess he was just so overwhelmingly charming that you didn't notice...admittedly that seems plausible oh but there's more So he can feel like he's in charge...everything is a power game someone didn't want that new world to happen... I read the journals. It's all true... But none of this really explains why Geara is here though...what does he seek to accomplish? Spoiler for...what? Dude I don't even know you. You're taking this awfully personally That's basically all it has. As I recall Giratina hates everything material merely for existing. And it was literally born that way So Geara brought all these Xen dudes down here just to settle this one-sided grudge with me...no wonder none of them wanted to be here, no part of this was necessary Spoiler Gregory? Whoa where did that come from?? There's even more history I don't know about?? ...? To be honest it'll probably just eat your soul or something...I wouldn't do it if I were you oh dear Vs. Geara why do we have the same hair Spoiler Frillish falls immediately to Beat Up. Haunter did...something, but took high damage from Flamethrower Burgundy's 6 hit Beat Up removes half of Giratina's (Gearatina! no way that's an accident) health, Haunter gets healed, then damaged again. Giratina uses Aura Sphere on Alizarin (a poor decision). Burgundy is able to fell the legendary demon, but Alizarin falls Your ghost team only hit my Houndoom like 1 time...this is on you Geara your soul looks like it's leaking out...you should watch that So he was all talk (duh) Spoiler clearly not it is when the legend is commanded by an idiot like you Unbelievable! Inconceivable! By now Narcy (who didn't help me in the fight...) seems to really recognize Geara Spoiler he seems really bratty tho I could still fight you like 2 or 3 more times, nothing would change But she's had enough of this tantrum he's throwing. Spoiler Wait what do you mean "take him away?!" You mean like to the Shadow Realm? Narcissa banishes him to...somewhere (she did that way to easily...no way it's her first time) Spoiler Or this plane of existence? shade "...for once." She knows she's a bratty kid. I respect that We then retire to Narcy's house, where she even prepares for us a delicious meal! Spoiler Oh and Aelita is here. She didn't die either, after all. She is a bit perturbed about going down so easily though, so she now has renewed motivation Spoiler pretty sure it was nighttime That sounds kind of like a confession...you're a nice girl but my heart's not ready for that... And now Narcy is shipping us, see what you did? Aelita's like third on my list at best though, and I haven't even met all of my waifus companions yet. Maybe you'll have a better shot with me if Melia really never comes back though We still intend to fix this disturbed town, but we need a plan. Spoiler listening When did you do that? Putting on these productions is not easy at all Would it still work if you just threw the match? She actually understood that the first time! She's improving! Since Narcissa needs me to win the fight, I should do some research...better ask Jan Spoiler Why is the theatre haunted? Seems like that might disturb the audience "...pretty weak here as well." "...Pokémon's defense." "...Soundproof, it won't do anything." Not relevant to me unfortunately "...turn on her." There's only one mon I can get that can learn Flash, and it is still far out of reach fun fact Tempting fate, aren't you? What Jan did not say there is that certain Fire moves gain additional Ghost typing in this field, including Flame Burst and Flame Charge (and I even already found that TM!) Narcissa is here to begin the show. But I'm not alone... Spoiler To think you have the audacity to show your face in front of me at this point everyone can see you becoming a nuisance but you Ren an even worse excuse than before "...actions." You and I both know the play only makes sense if I'm the one that beats you though... *sigh* I don't care that much about fighting her first or second, I still get a badge either way. However...you're really being a pain so I have to teach you a lesson So it's to be a competition then... Spoiler "To denounce the evils of truth and love/ To extend our reach to the stars above/ Narcissa! Candela! And Ren (that's right wrong!) Team Rejuv blast off at the speed of light/ Surrender now or prepare to fight!" I know it though... He's been thickheaded lately...I question if he will get it He's opposing both me and progress just because he wants to be the hero. His intentions have already become twisted After I navigate Narcissa's extremely haunted gym/theatre Spoiler ... I'm almost at the stage. I manage to arrive at the same time as Ren (even though he had a headstart...) Spoiler Because for the play's finale to make sense it has to be me "...just one battle." Not really. You're being over-/melodramatic To think you have the audacity to think me your friend at this point Since Ren is now an obstacle, I must be rid of him Vs. Ren Spoiler My goal here was really just to soften up Sableye. Crimson fights admirably against Sableye's status hax. She is defeated, but not before wasting some potions Rosso fells Sableye with some Flame Charges, but takes a couple Shadow Claws in return Greninja is fully capable of sweeping my team alone, which is why gaining speed boosts against Sableye was a necessity. With increased speed Rosso can strike first to OHKO with Close Combat Scrafty manages to survive a Close Combat (figures...), so Rosso is defeated Apparently Ren still has a potion, so Cerise does not get revenge. She does Toxic Scrafty though Alizarin doesn't get the KO either (what is happening...) But Burgundy is clutch, as usual It's a mirror match, but my partner proves superior Burgundy gets off one good Thunder Fang before falling Scarlet eats Honchkrow's attack, but finished the job You're not good. Get over it This was troublesome. Greninja is way too fast for me, so I weathered a couple Scald sweeps before getting it right Ren's upset about losing Spoiler Only if you let them be nothing. Stop being so hardheaded "...significantly different." I have yet to do anything really...so no clue what you're going on about Narcissa is the only one I felt that from You just said you haven't accomplished anything. I can and will fix this, so just get out of my way. Ok but you definitely would lose. The dark nerf here is pretty severe Now that that annoyance has been brushed aside, I can take the stage across from Narcissa Spoiler Vs. Narcissa Spoiler Cerise goes for Nasty Plot, and easily tanks a Sludge Wave. Flame Burst easily one-shots Gengar Another Flame Burst erases Rotom Cerise Toxic's Spiritomb, who does Spite. Narcy would use her potions, but they fail to keep Spiritomb standing (?) after my barrage of Flame Bursts Mismagius is faster, so a Spectral Scream drops Cerise Mismagius goes for Nasty Plot but is hit hard by Flame Charge. With our now higher speed Burgundy gets a clean KO with another Flame Charge So I figure there's a high chance Chandelure has Flash Fire. Scarlet barely survives a Spectral Scream, but Earth Power does the same to Chandelure. Chandelure eats a Sitrus Berry, then finished Scarlet with Flame Burst (to insult me, probably) Burgundy does a Feint Attack, but the field nerf makes the damage somewhat pitiful. He takes a Confuse Ray, but still gets the KO "...time." Mimikyu does a Swords Dance, then Alizarin's Flame Charge breaks its Disguise. Unfortunately we are still slower, so a Shadow Claw destroys him Burgundy takes a strong Shadow Claw to hit with Flame Charge. This time my mon does become faster, so a second Flame Charge ends it thus This time the field gave me a very useful buff, so it was surprisingly easy The battle is won! (Hold for applause) Spoiler a happy ending Not everyone was entertained though Spoiler I expected a better slur Or you threw the fight- No, that's not what happened Perish the thought... You weren't even around to see why Narcissa ever thought it was a good idea to be isolated. You have no investment in the town's hate; you're just blindly wandering around in it You can't even handle not being terrible when nothing has happened to you...Imagine if you actually faced a hardship, like any hardship really But no one would welcome you, because you're terrible. Our production was a hit though. I even got another badge out of it. Spoiler pretty good for your first time~ I get the feeling I'll be needing every one of those levels soon We also get a peek at what's going on with Geara over in the Shadow Realm Spoiler "...world." S*** Now Aelita and I can (finally) get back to our journey to find Saki Blakeory in Akuwa Town. We'll have to pass through Route 4 to get there...wherever that is... Spoiler actually tho *Narcissa casts 'reveal secret door' or something* I suppose so, but this hero syndrome will surely get us into (even) more trouble Next Time we head to Route 4, and then Akuwa Town! Stay Tuned~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yagami Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 You made that gym battle so easy. But now I am interested in the next gym. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndearingCharacterTrait Posted October 1, 2017 Author Share Posted October 1, 2017 I'm...terrified I will be stopped cold. There's still a lot to do first though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndearingCharacterTrait Posted October 4, 2017 Author Share Posted October 4, 2017 (edited) Chapter 9: In Search of Saki Before I leave Goldenleaf Town we get a peek at what's going on with Ren Spoiler Honestly...you're acting like one of the more pathetic people I've seen in a while It just...amazes me that you found a way to be miserable after what I did. Pride is a foolish, fatal thing. Also, I thought you wanted to avenge Melia or whatever...what happened to that? excuse me "Precious" like it's precious that he could get this angry about this non-issue? guess you better go with her then Also before I leave, there is another errand to complete... At this point I was still undecided on what to pull from this egg. But as it turns out, the decision was made for me. Spoiler if this is what Destiny has in store for me then that's fine I was prepared to cheat alter the mystery egg variable, but it seems this time I am a lucky boi grill Spoiler that 7 SAttack is kind of an eyesore, but seeing as how Volcarona has base 135 in that stat I doubt it will matter Now I travel to Route 4 with Aelita. It's an attractive area, though perhaps a bit gaudy for my taste Spoiler Look I know you've got nice legs and all but I would consider covering them What I'm wearing is barely different so I can't even say that Mere steps into the area I find myself in a strange situation though... Spoiler ...what is happening right now Now that was some solid punsmanship. A girl after my own heart Ready and willing~ So I end up playing hide and seek with Nim. It's pretty fun I guess Spoiler it's "Bayleef" So you feel it too? I thought there was something there~ Can we settle it in Smash this time...? Not gonna lie, I don't want to battle you again OMG yes *click* this one is actually pretty tame just don't I dunno yet what am I saying that does not make sense either I spot another familiar face here Spoiler What alternative is there...are you breaking in? of course I don't *I find Mosely's key* Hi Maman. This is a place where Maman looks after displaced children like Mosely cool One more happening of note: Spoiler don't know if it will ever really make sense to actually use Shell Smash, but I have it But that's enough playing around. I need to get into Akuwa Town. Spoiler maybe I should listen NONSENSE I'M GOING IN DAMMIT there's a time and place for such things, this is neither *Nim warps us* Ok I admit this place is more private at least. But Aelita is waiting...I shouldn't be having a tryst right now Vs. Nim Spoiler I target Solrock first. Solrock goes down, but not before blowing Rosso away. Burgundy survives two rounds and brings Lunatone to red Burgundy drops Lunatone here before Malamar Superpowers him out of existence. Luckily Rose erases Malamar with a Bug Bite Meowstic defeats Rose easily with Psychic...but Crimson is faster than Duosion so a Shadow Bone drops it before it acts Meowstic targets and defeats Alizarin...but that's all according to keikaku (probably) I hope I've eased your stress~ This one was a major pain, but we did it once I worked to match her levels Spoiler You were, it took me at least 6 or 7 tries OK, what is that supposed to mean? Now's not the time to be vague except the truck guy uh oh "...town." "...force you..." Actually you can...I can't even leave this place without your help ...any way? Not gonna lie, I didn't know what you were about to say. It was...what's the word? I guess I'll go with thrilling It does actually *Nim exhibits symptoms of some unknown ailment* You're hard to ignore. You're far too interesting for that Before I wander into a likely mistake, I do indeed go and collect a bicycle. Also, in preparation for the not-too-distant future I use a Fire Stone: Spoiler He has to be Arcanine in order to relearn Thunder Fang. But since I didn't want to give up Heat Wave and/or Outrage and/or Flare Blitz, he was trained all the way to 45 first. That done I step into the Akuwa gate. It's empty... Not a good sign. The town is much the same, but there is someone... Spoiler Aelita asks me to retrieve a defibrillator Spoiler which wakes him up. Spoiler The nerve of old people these days, being all crotchety yet expecting the young'uns to somehow not become rude like them "...can't remember..." Hmm So he was no help at all. We keep searching... Spoiler I mean, yes, but there is never a good scenario where that happens So we head to the Aquarium... Spoiler wait so that music is real what about the other overworld music or the battle themes- I should remember it's just a game, I really should relax yes, was here hmm actually tho The audio file is extremely distressing though... Spoiler "...at the Akuwa Aquarium!" ...! What indeed? It sounded like- Spoiler !!! No, my name is Candela, and this is- Actually we were looking for Saki "Those guys?" that's what I said what does that mean??? Then the power goes out. We should probably get out of- Spoiler oh snap oH sNAP We manage to make it outside, but... Spoiler *we fight a bunch of offscreen battles* I've never had this many all at once... ... So we are spirited away... Spoiler that was like 2 or 3 kinds of depressing all at once "...romantic picnic somewhere." Now this guy is shipping us too Surprisingly, I did not depart on a romantic dalliance with a pretty girl...we were actually Taken. What will happen to us? ... 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EndearingCharacterTrait Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share Posted October 8, 2017 (edited) Chapter 10: Imprisoned, Part I After (foolishly) being captured in Akuwa Town, Aelita and I are brought to a prison camp... Spoiler Do I know that name? You can if you're a Bad GuyTM "...apparent sooner or later." Just following orders Actually though. They don't even realize they are also prisoners Then we are taken to a cell, which I guess we're sharing? Seems like a mistake. Spoiler It was nice of them to give us a houseplant. And a bed and chair. And a bookshelf even...doesn't seem so bad all things considered o.0 who is she So we're locked in this small room, but the guards didn't actually confiscate any of our stuff... Spoiler explain. EXPLAIN! "...we're on the island." "...respond." why are they even vulnerable to that sort of thing As it turns out we can't use Poke Balls in the prison, because of course not, that would be too easy. Spoiler Yep, she's one of those. Who are you anyway? you stop that surprisingly, yes We actually only looked in one place, then stuff happened, then we found her anyway. Maybe you forgot since the Goldenleaf thing wasn't actually related to finding Saki at all I guess that joke almost made sense honestly that's like asking her to stop breathing But soon the guards take Aelita away for questioning...I guess I get the room to myself after all (so they planned that ahead of time?) Spoiler "...out of the blue like that." Now that you've said that, she's sure to be in trouble Is that why you got 2 chairs? Now it's time for work, I guess...All the doors are opened. Spoiler heh H-hey, don't look so hard... does it "...or something?" Leaving a whole lot of room for interpretation, aren't we? wow you made up your mind on that pretty quickly Anyways now I have the opportunity to chat with the other detainees (and rummage through their rooms, because I'm a bad kid) Spoiler "...you two arrived." hmm "...terrifying." the hell could that possibly be In the Quarry I meet Saki again. She's not alone this time. Spoiler "...back from war." Nim already made that joke I don't know why you even expect her to come back in that case Water gym leader = swimming all the time. C'mon Adam, it's basic stuff you mean like right now Why...? Did something happen, other than "she was cold and wet?" Wait we're on first name basis already? You move quickly "...terrible." Hi Adam mrrgrrgrr So the three of them have a nice little dynamic I guess...Saki, the snarky, insufferable one that everyone loves anyway; Valarie, the one who seems pretty level-headed yet does things like swim in freezing water; and Adam, the grumpy straight man. Spoiler Also Adam is a gym leader apparently Valarie returns to the shore, no matter how implausible that might be. She's been thinking... Spoiler C'mon Adam...Water gym leader = immune to drowning, obviously. And you might argue not being alive allows for more thinking, not being a slave to the needs and desires of the flesh and all "...know." Hi Valarie Valarie wonders why I came here alone instead of with Aelita Spoiler all manner of things really But enough about that, Saki has something to tell us (well, me.) Or rather, she has an answer to the question we (well, I) didn't ask. Spoiler "...properly." Not even in the form of a question...are you even trying Adam "...expand." "...source?" ding ding ding don't touch me- wait, you're not even standing close to me so how...? But then you don't get any head pats Adam. Everyone likes head pats Saki then convinces us to look for an antenna, so we split up. Spoiler sneaky I believe it, you do kind of act like a little puppy sometimes So we found one. What now? Spoiler Wait is Poseidon a thing? Shouldn't it be like, Kyogre? I'm not supposed to think about such things Wait you don't look that big...can you really do this? probably, but we have to do something right? Shh, can't you hear her charging up? FRIIEEEZZAAAA!!! *Saki actually throws the damn thing; it flies off to gods know where* ... Oh, ok then- *they all scatter, leaving me just twirling around bewildered* I'm pretty sure one of them legit flies away oH sNAP "...trouble?" "...seriously." Plot twist: I actually wanted to see the warden anyway I'm taken to the warden's office, since I'm already established to be a deviant. Spoiler I don't !!! I won't That's what I do Maybe? Don't even know what that means Ok then yes It's a guarantee I will tbh yes Why...? Have I really done anything yet? Yeah she definitely should have just done that maybe you should be the leader actually I still know nothing about why she is so important "..men." But no good women, they were allowed to stay. he knows Well a rude person would interrupt you, but I was raised right *I jump up at the mention of my missing waifu companion* I'm not convinced you wouldn't have done the same anyway, if only so we didn't actually share the same cell Ugh, he made me emote...I'm so ashamed right now It had to be ECT, didn't it... Neved allows me to leave. I then go to find my new companions, who are just chilling now apparently Spoiler I don't like this phrasing We're already in jail also evading arrest is just another charge if you get caught anyway "...first place." Saki then tells about her little coloring project over there Spoiler "...want 'Rose' to be in the name." Not convinced that isn't still a coloring book Maybe you should get on that then. We...are trying to escape, right? Now it's my turn to explain Aelita's situation. Spoiler through charades presumably, since I don't speak They are alarmed by my interpretive dance of Aelita's predicament. Spoiler "...the cards anymore." Start?! "...around." You'd think just being abducted would give you a bad feeling "...behave." As far as I know as of now, the answer is "be from Sheridan Village." ooooh A weak comeback, Saki. I expect better. "Quickly." maybe we should We split up again to search for clues about Aelita Spoiler well have you or not hmm hmmm "...the turrets." hmmmm "...her hair in his hand." Not the hair dec! Yes, but they don't know where we are I found a few leads. It's deductive reasoning time *cue music* Spoiler "...down some stairs." I don't recall anyone mentioning stairs "...somewhere in the castle." ...We said that about Melia too *sniff* We decide to turn in for the night, but something interesting happens on the way back Spoiler ??? what indeed We do get a peek at what's going on with this mystery visitor though (her name is apparently Emma) Spoiler actually tho "...hired here." You mean like in terms of Pokémon battling? Because that shouldn't be relevant if all goes to plan. Surely you do not mean physical strength, right? Don't even know who you are yet but this already reeks of a blatant lie not even an especially convincing one either Oh a warm bed huh? That's asking a lot. "...imprisoned here." that would make her better and pretty foolish probably We've not yet made much progress in our escape plans, but tomorrow is a new day. Stay Tuned~ Edited October 9, 2017 by EndearingCharacterTrait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndearingCharacterTrait Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share Posted October 12, 2017 Chapter 11: Imprisoned, Part II Now I wonder why there was not one for the first day My second day in captivity...looks like I have a visitor. Spoiler Umm I have a name- I don't like where this is going umm "...to." "...Neved's commands." I don't recall her getting any commands before the punishment though. Obviously something else going on there... stay strong my sweet mmkay *Aelita leaves* def a mistake "...with them. You understand." Well that was a bit distressing. Saki, your thoughts? Spoiler yup yeah let's get on that Yeesh just trashing Adam over there...I don't think he deserves this (probably?) So while I go off on my assignment, Emma reports the results of hers. Spoiler ... while you're at it, I'd like to know about 2 or 3 other "special" girls as well He'll give a reason, but I guarantee it will be a poor one See? There's a couple layers to that, and none of them are especially justifiable yes "...that matter." Like hell you don't yes yes it does seeing as how you're doing it, it is you asking the hard questions Pshh, so that's out of line, huh? Why am I not surprised he couldn't answer that question listening because if it's not his daughter she means nothing to him Oh really? Do tell. because he's evil, but supposedly not that evil I bet you don't have any answers anyway Emma, however, does have more questions Spoiler yes, but every villain's plan needs a healthy probability of catastrophic failure to feel complete hmm what say you to that ...clearly you're not though and lose, because I'm an invincible protagonist ok, and...? ...? you don't have an answer for this either do you I go to the library at Saki's direction. Spoiler item get crack that bad boy open "...misfortune arrives." So with that cryptic hint I go to check out a particular statue Spoiler "...one of greed." perhaps this is important I find Saki behind the statue... Spoiler "...minutes!" "...grove." I find that very hard to believe but whatever "...want!" That's more believable YES! YES! this is just my face "...told you all our secrets?" Maybe, if you make it worth my while ? Who am I meant to meet this time? Spoiler it's a fire fox, this is a good start ...! "...them!" "...that." And you're a cute Pokémon, so it's fine "...group now." ... u-umm...hi Braixen... *Braixen notices my general social ineptitude/inability to speak, she thinks I don't like her...* not really I actually am impressed "...she can't be captured." what's missing is why you and Valarie are so acquainted with Braixen, but I guess that's not important Ok but y'all knew it was possible to use Pokémon in this place. Surely that can figure into the escape plan... Spoiler "...them back to the castle?" I wasn't thinking that "...because they're not prepared." Not if you have good enough plot armor probably just me in the end though, right? Even though you all use crazy secret techniques? Braixen has one more thing to share with us before we leave though... Spoiler um excuse me explain ??? ?????? ?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? Also there's this... Spoiler So many questions... We try to leave unnoticed, but that doesn't totally work out Spoiler we were on a date<3 No, see that's super suspicious. Just say we were snogging and maybe he'll let us go just wait and see... Also we see Emma, checking out the very same statue. Spoiler well she's definitely something... W-what!? Why me...? ... Fine... ... Yes, but I've not yet summoned the courage to ask you... as long as looking is still free I know the feel tbh But then Valarie appears and there begins some TM Drama... Spoiler "...important." admittedly you brushed me off rather brusquely ooooh is she though hmm !!! 5...4...3- he still treats you like that Is she wrong though? Valarie is rather upset after that, as Emma's words seemed to strike close to home Spoiler We decide to go to bed early tonight. Emma, however, decides to do some snooping herself Spoiler indeed Her search brings her to the library. Spoiler better read some books "...Wonder'." Version 9.1 "...pinpoint why." Probably because it doesn't tell you anything. Where are all the shelves? It's also missing 2 whole staircases and has no dimensions, in addition to being unattractive visually now that's interesting *Emma reads the open book on the table, which I failed to take screens of* "...though." hmmm "...for now." I'd have to be in a very particular mood to read that you should save that one Emma eventually finds something worth investigating though Spoiler "...different." Pshh, they didn't even install the door correctly. Probably because the plans were useless What does Emma find behind the door? Well what do you think? Spoiler but if we keep torturing you you might un-not know "...'with' them." Wasn't he though? His sabotage attempt was very poorly planned *Emma says she is sorry Aelita must endure this ordeal* "...Candela and the others." it was acting, as she is a deep-cover hero It was an act of compartmentalization There are many more things to ponder...but we still do not have a plan to escape. Stay Tuned~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndearingCharacterTrait Posted October 14, 2017 Author Share Posted October 14, 2017 I'll try to push through this slow segment, for the sake of my handful of readers Chapter 12: Imprisoned, Part III (And we didn't get a title card for this 3rd day either...having just one is somewhat jarring) My third day in captivity...we're all beginning to get a bit antsy Spoiler should have started 2 days ago really So I head over to the Hidden Grove with Valarie to strategize. Spoiler Ok so Adam, Braixen, and I all think we should have started already. You've gotta get your head in the game Valarie, this is the big leagues but high reward is good, right? Our little planning session gets interrupted though, as there is a...distraction Spoiler That Saki, always doing stuff "...take a good look?" is looking free "...measures." he didn't deny wanting to take a good look Wait wait wait does this mean Japan is a thing in this world? How else could Saki's ass be Japanese? How does that work geographically? Then again we know that Lt. Surge is American, and Fantina is an immigrant from some unspecified French-speaking country so it's not impossible I'm not supposed to think about these things...but I blame Saki's ass for that ??????? I have a few ideas- ...actually no I don't, your guess is as good as mine ohhhh...she's good *explosion* she's very good We can see a cave on that ridge, but we can't reach it up there- Spoiler Every part of this made me angry. Every single word. And then Valarie has the audacity to say she's not interested in architecture! but I won't be able to do the nonsense you just pulled, because no one can We check out this newly revealed cave... Spoiler What kind of dust? That matters a lot not even close to true Inside there's some very suspect machinery. We also overhear some conversation, which seems quite promising Spoiler (Mom!) If it's so easy I'd like to see you do it I just realized she says "I" wasn't made like the others, not "it." If that's not a mistake it's pretty interesting... Again, I'd like to see you do it then Wait, that was unauthorized? They don't know either? What privileges do admins even get then? Not surprised, you've been pretty inept to this point wait what ok...? "...least..." cuz she's evil You've got no room to talk. All you admins are pretty forgettable, and you don't even have the excuse of not getting any screentime... "...word." No, if she were smart she would have sabotaged everything while you were not paying attention. But there's no way she did that, of course Once more, I'd like to see you do it "It?" Some very juicy tidbits in there Spoiler sure sounds like a supervillain name Yeah, let's decide what to do next- Spoiler (MOM!!) I don't blame you for being surprised Probs, but she's above such concerns please don't say things like that...it raises flags Well... Looks like I need to explain the situation. Spoiler that was easy Maybe? Maybe?? MAYBE???? Unless she flies. On like, you know, a Pokémon Now that that's cleared up, let's check out whatever Mom pointed us towards. Spoiler "...the castle." Huh, fancy that do tell "...area." "...this thing so that it could overheat." who could have done that I wonder Yes who Valarie, WHO? except without the ticking, or the timer do tell Ok so first of all Saki is one of those geeks. Secondly it clearly wasn't nonsense, as it has already proven useful We deduce that it is possible to disable the jamming signal if we sever all the connections in the cave. But unfortunately, we don't have a way to do that right now since Valarie is a Water trainer, and Braixen or my fire-breathing mons would blow up the cave Spoiler she definitely will though Look I'm starting to get tired of your sass- So I go looking for the antenna Saki ripped from the ground... Spoiler found it he's not very bright is he who gon stop me *Adam shows up to give me an assist* that's fine your maps are shit then ha haha "...here." ahahahahaha BWAHAHAHAHAHA It's been so long since I got to fight something. I was ready to explode...why'd this guy have to have a Whiscash though...so troublesome So we obtained something useful. Adam's kind of fussy about it though Spoiler I'm flattered you called it a "plan" Literally we were in the middle of making a plan when Saki did...something to that guard, and the rest just sort of happened. But you helped us with it anyway though Wait we didn't kill that guy, right? Right?? how in the hell we could have done this the first day, couldn't we But then we are rather suddenly called in for a "cell search" Spoiler I know, right? Fair enough also fair enough Cool...trinkets? Wait. WAIT- OMG What's this about anyway- Spoiler I have a bad feeling about this We've gotten closer to escape, but I get the feeling tomorrow will be eventful one way or another... This chapter ended up being rather short, huh. But the next one will surely be the last of this jail episode (at least I hope so.) Of course, that means it will probably be really, really long... Stay Tuned~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yagami Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Hopefully you will be free in the next part. This part of the game is really long.It feels longer for the lack of battle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndearingCharacterTrait Posted October 16, 2017 Author Share Posted October 16, 2017 (edited) Buckle up y'all, this chapter will be quite the ride... Chapter 13: Imprisoned, Part IV - The Great Escape When we last saw our heroine she and the other prisoners had been locked in their cells early. The cell search was a lie! As it turns out, there is another reason for this... Spoiler I have a really bad feeling about this- Spoiler couldn't you hear me trying to think "...about is her..." If only... The jailers are the ones who gave us mining equipment...mining equipment that might help dig through stone walls...make of that what you will Meanwhile we get to see what's going on with Emma (again.) She's talking to Neved about the nonsensical nature of this prison Spoiler "...must be a good reason?" I wouldn't be so sure, as that would imply they are actually competent Why? I thought it didn't matter Let's see if you even know that So what is it, like soul juice? Spirit shards? Quintessence? (ooh I like quintessence, let's go with that) And use it for what? I'm guessing giant laser cannon or genki dama I guess that almost made sense. Almost "...myself..." But it's important we know what their plan is before we f*** it up, so the rules dictate they must tell whoever asks pretty much Maybe you should do it, Emma. You already know way more that most of the admins even ... Umm, no? I wouldn't be surprised at all...they're prisoners Emma's next question is about the meaning of this "cell search" Spoiler "...curfew, people would become worried." You just spent like a dozen frames explaining why it doesn't matter though... And you're supposedly stealing everyone's quintessence regardless of what happens- So yeah. Either everyone dies or everyone dies. Or your plan fails spectacularly and we escape, but of course there's no way that will happen "...sentient afterwards." "She's gonna steal their souls, but they probably won't die. Not physically at least. So I didn't lie." obviously she's worried about me "...telling me all this information." nope please don't still convinced it was the right decision? the hell kinda rationalization is that but really tho "...daughter, this is right." Sounds like you still need to convince yourself "...why is it because of her?" yeah, let's hear it, what's-your-name just get on with it @!#$ *But he gets interrupted, because ofc he does* he actually seems miffed at this plot inconvenience as well not even a little heh Why? Up till now I've seemed wholly unimportant to your grand scheme... go ahead, say it "...executive..." omg please just say it !$#@^$@^!%# and there it is Anyways, I dug out of my cell... Spoiler oops I do have a pretty light step It's Pianolady! She didn't die! this is why they shouldn't give us mining equipment unless it has Perish Song, that would help immensely I leave the cave and Stealthtm my way past all the guards (also dug up a Fire Stone along the way, because the guards also don't hear me mining rocks apparently) to tell Braixen that the plan is a go Spoiler THERE IS NO TOMORROW "...its (sic) powering up." "...control the antennas." Ok but we're cutting all of them, so this isn't important- "...get foggy." *Sigh* do tell "...the turret power supplies." "...passed through here in that time." hmmm who could that have been??? Anyways let's get on with it Cool, now let's- S*** S***! Looks like we've been discovered... Spoiler duh "...yourself?" Actually, that was you, what's-your-name no part of this should be a surprise Well I'm not, so... Yeah, because you've done such a good job of that before hah that sounded like fear Braixen that was a rather hard come-on oh you f***ed now Didn't you just get through saying she sabotaged everything? Sounds like initiative to me she's probably fine with a lot So my opponent is to be Madelis (again.) But I'm not the same trainer you had to cheat to defeat before... Vs. Madelis Spoiler lol This bloody fish...not only is it already faster, it has Speed Boost. Also, it uses Dive, forcing me to get creative... a necessary sacrifice Coquelicot puts out a priority Brave Bird for some great damage, since I had her relearn that and Flare Blitz before I got captured and definitely didn't have to fix because I forgot to do it then, nope Sharpedo survives though, and does Dive again, thus a switch was necessary had to be done you can go away now you too homie let's make it a hat trick Crimson manages to burn Skuntank before falling (in hindsight I should have gone for Bonemerang...but it's been a while, I'm rusty) Coquelicot puts out a suicidal Brave Bird Then Burgundy finished the job get rekt So the two admins submitted before our might... Spoiler Do not taunt the fairies lol and don't come back Looks like the jailbreak is beginning in earnest, finally! A girl gets antsy going so long without a fight... Spoiler <3 "...is going to be hectic..." "...help!" Emma goes to get Aelita, but she doesn't quite do what Neved says... Spoiler ok so I guess we're certain they are here then you best believe I am "...the top as well." In case I find myself in a tag battle situation I head outside with Mom. The fighting has already begun. Spoiler "...Candela!" I team up with Mom, and we fight off the guards, or rather, she Moonblasts all of them into oblivion while I watch. But that's okay, since every damn guard uses just Water mons! Seriously, she had to demolish like 5 or 6 more Sharpedos...so many Sharpedos... Eventually we reach the courtyard. Spoiler well hello there you know it that's only sort of what's happening here but ok something like that who tf is Augustus- ohhh...yeah I remember you! You didn't die either! wait but she's going after me On my way to find Neved, I run into Emma... Spoiler wut w-wait what what's happening right now Vs. Emma Spoiler Scarlet eats a Shadow Ball, then Earth Power destroys this Pupitar- Or that's what would have happened if this wasn't a Zoroark...I totally forgot about this Rosso cleans up though Crimson manages to tank Gardevoir's attack, then Shadow Bone ruins it maybe let's get it right this time It was good? This one caught me by surprise so I didn't know if I would satisfy you So I beat Emma. She's not overly concerned about it though... Spoiler Like hell you "tried your best." You only used 3 mons. It's almost like you didn't want to beat me...with your team of all shiny Pokémon... seriously, do you only encounter shiny mons? because it really messes up your "disguise" mmkay Anyways I continue- Spoiler your hair looks nice btw~ please yes, thank you So with Aelita by my side I continue on. We enter a previously locked room... Spoiler hmm We soon confront the warden. Spoiler No we came to kick your ass, weren't you paying attention? doubtful be prepared for a bullshit response "...suffering, even after death." Imprison his immortal soul, but you didn't think of that, did you? Just pathetic. In most ways Gladly Time to take out the trash Vs. Neved Spoiler I could have started better... Scraggy gets defeated pretty easily, and Scarlet is made critical, but we defeat Weavile S*** And I thought this was going to be an Ice team...Scarlet doesn't manage any more before falling I don't remember who attacked who, but Aurorus is felled here while Barbaracle inexplicably survives another round Honestly, now you're just trying to piss me off... Barbaracle would get healed, but fell anyway after our attacks (well actually Gastrodon KO'ed Barbaracle and Rosso with one Earthquake) Froslass is faster...so Coquelicot must take a hit before Flare Blitz drops the frosty ghost. Gastrodon KOs Mienfoo with an Earthquake Coquelicot does a suicidal Brave Bird, Hawlucha...does something, but it clearly was not significant this time we fell the slug admittedly it was 2 v 1, so you were pretty much screwed form the start Neved is defeated, but he keeps talking for some reason... Spoiler ohhhhh snap Aelita's become a lot more vicious hasn't she "...them." sore loser make you catch these hands, that's what No I'm very confident we would still win this fight. Have you seen Aelita's legs? last time I checked that's not even what those do fffffffffffffff f*** Looks like the big boss is here...great... Spoiler finally good, please leave don't know why tbh Y'all take this traitor thing way to seriously...I mean did Keta even accomplish anything really? A hasty judgement seeing as how you've been here for like 30 seconds oh snap "...Sheridan." ...What was our mission again? Not really, she actually insisted on coming with me. I would have done the same thing alone Wait excuse me she's armed? I did not sign up for this ...I have a bad feeling about this Vs. Madame X Spoiler ... I actually did manage to put Yveltal to sleep... But of course that doesn't mean a lot when my hits do basically nothing Yes, because you really needed a secret OHKO attack to win this fight. If I ever had any respect for you it's gone now Once again, I'm not equipped to win this fight. But really, this one has to be cheesed doesn't it... So that happened. Spoiler *implying Aelita actually helped in that fight* Don't even give me that...you had to cheat to win, just like Madelis the first time "...because my subjects were incompetent." Yes, but seeing as how you kept trusting them, aren't you the incompetent one? you're one of those, aren't you... "...gun is pointed to your head." Literally no one has said anything like that yet, but I'm sure you just wanted to give your supervillain spiel no matter what "...into such a category." What category..."human?" We decide to run, since we've encountered an opponent even I cannot beat Spoiler Oh so just standing there and waiting to be sworded isn't foolish, then? Don't act like you wouldn't have run as well are you gonna do it or not *she flies and tries to hit us, because she's a full-on anime villain* *doesn't actually hit us though, just pushes us from this rampart* arresto momentum ok but I know we both have flying mons so this shouldn't have been an issue anyway magic, obviously not really under our control I have a couple- yesss I'll be whatever you want after this But thanks to Nim we are back on the ground. Spoiler "...Town!" Should have, but didn't <3 ... No really, we have to go- ... The scene's not over... Spoiler She's from, like, an entirely different context than the rest of us Actually it's "MADAMEX" stop throwing out clichés and just do it wait what she can flash step too!? This is bad- Spoiler no no no no NOOOOOOO!!!!! "...sacrifice?" "concering?" I think that's 'concerning' You'd be surprised... Not impossible. I can think of several examples actually are you gonna do it or not But she is interrupted, for another has appeared... Spoiler "...speak with you." It's rather pathetic that he was fooled by that tbh She should have spent less time monologuing and more time killing us, but I guess it's so "Emma" has enough time to steal the show ...here it comes a real flair for the dramatic, this one Surprise! ...but not really. Like I said, neither death nor different dimensions could keep us apart~ I knew I felt something during that fight earlier~ I sure didn't Is it? Any particular reason? Oh, so the fight would be so epic that collateral damage is a concern...she's from a totally different context than the rest of us as well, isn't she? excuse me "...they asked." Exactly...all of these villains were useless. Every single one. But really though, how the hell did this work?! Are you telling me I could have won if I had a mon that knew Thunder Wave? I guess I'm supposed to believe Melia had time to save everyone except my mother "...through." If she was lucky, it's because you and your minions are all idiots. Or because she's always lucky and never loses *Neved shows up; he's unusually hurt by Melia's deception and swears revenge because he's kind of whiny when it gets right down to it* But you won't succeed, because Melia is a Perfect Angeltm We manage to escape the prison, because this story does indeed have an invincible hero...it just happens to be Melia, not me. As it turns out, she seems to be the actual protagonist while I'm just one of her party members/preferred love interest...and...I guess I'm fine with that? At least it's becoming obvious why Candela has the hots for her, if Melia is the actual protagonist then of course I'm meant to be won over by her overwhelming charm. It's a protagonist's privilege to pick up an implausible number of fans after all... Now that ordeal has ended...what happens next? Stay Tuned~ Edited October 16, 2017 by EndearingCharacterTrait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndearingCharacterTrait Posted October 20, 2017 Author Share Posted October 20, 2017 (edited) Well, it's about that time... Chapter 14: Flames on the Blue (oh sweet, I even got the chapter number right!) We escaped Blacksteeple Island...but at a heavy cost Spoiler "...couped up in this room." I think it's 'cooped' actually but whatever Not likely tbh "That's just how this goes." Is it me or does he sound different now I dunno Mom might really be gone this time...but she is not forgotten Spoiler ...! One last memento from Mom... still has to go in the box though Let's go see what Melia has to say. But first, this: Spoiler I wanted Crunch first Then I find Melia's room. Spoiler "...alias 'Emma.'" I definitely messed up that quotation format "...I had my own reasons." To be honest we knew each other for a very short time before you fake-died. But I guess we had some serious chemistry though... I just thought it was because she wasn't ready to face me yet "...buildings." we are "...only Madame X knows about." TM Brick Break "...humans." I hear we're calling it quintessence "...beings." We're supposed to assume it's the spark of consciousness, but perhaps that's arrogant No we didn't "...was all or nothing." yeah what was that eXPLAIN! ExPlAiN!!! "...Spacea and Tiempa." ok what the hell Melia that explanation didn't help at all, actually Valarie and Aelita leave, but Melia still wants to speak with me...alone~ Spoiler Mom would have done the same, probably but maybe if you didn't waste time fighting me first it would have been different Have I? Our last interaction wasn't actually that long ago sounds like Madame X exactly the same, unless you wouldn't have had to fake-die "...unexpected." and that was redundant Why am I given the option to lie here? Am I trying to look tough in front of Melia? um excuse me But apparently the Poke Ball blocker signal from Blacksteeple did...something Yeah that. But to be honest I'd rather believe it just fixed itself after Melia touched it with her magic hands So my snag machine works now. Cool. Melia still has more to say though... Spoiler Just you and me, under the stars...how could I forget~ And that was the only first we had there. Definitely. W-what are you saying... ...?! Why does it still sound like you're trying to charm me? We both already know what this is~ yes ma'am I'm down at the battlefield ('cause this ship has that, pretty convenient) because upon seeing me again Melia desperately wants to fight... Spoiler Melia's starting to develop protagonist syndrome I think Vs. Melia Spoiler Oh a bad matchup, better switch- Not. You won't fool me this time. This one's real by the way. Conveniently Hope the Gardevoir is one level higher than Zoroark. Once again Crimson tanks an attack before Hope gets Shadow Boned (I only regret this one a little bit) Earth Power beats Diligence the Pupitar handily Faith the Yanmega eats Coquelicot's Brave Bird unusually well actually. Ancientpower then erases Coquelicot Faith didn't have enough power to fell Burgundy in one shot, so it goes down So did your hair. Cerise Toxics Hapi and takes an Air Slash. The double power Venoshock still doesn't defeat the enemy though, so Cerise goes down Rosso is the closer What exactly do you have in mind~ As expected, Melia is satisfied by my performance Spoiler You changed noticeably though. It's like you classed up and now you're Dark Melia or something, while all I did was break my stat limits We step outside for a breath of fresh air. Spoiler He's in the shadow realm or...something. Whatever. Yeah he stopped mattering a while ago I don't think that's actually what irony means, but ok Melia intends to drop me at Akuwa Town 'cause she's the one that's fighting Team Xen now, not me So everything's going fine. Of course, that was not to last, since I'm a magnet for misfortune Spoiler and she probably would have, given it's purple ... Oh well that's- Sorry, I can't help it Better disembark and see what's going on- Hey, wait a minute... How am I in another shipwreck?! Bye just peachy So it wasn't actually a full on wreck (thankfully) but we did make an unexpected landing... Spoiler nah nah she was getting a little too savvy, so an interruption is necessary ... "...into the island?" heh There's people here. Maybe they can help us Spoiler "...questioning." I mind a little "unusual." and she might be in several forms of distress and need help so- dun dun dun ? this is her promoted form "...lost in the jungle?" So let's see if we can find Saki. But first, something completely different: Spoiler Despicable "...one." Yeah "friends" stopped being a thing long ago, buddy He's trash, that's what. "...action to take, yes?" Not even a little bit what happened, actually. What are the chances Ren gets sworded before this game ends? The more he's on the screen the more I kinda want it to happen tbh but his word isn't worth s*** so I'd keep an eye on him "...data." Whoa, "Shadow HQ?" That sounds epic hmm Now we head into the jungle. Spoiler please, I couldn't possibly leave you Speaking from experience? "...y'know?" Surprisingly, I don't hmm "Be thankful that you all don't have to walk through the actual jungle." Lol Spoiler that's an RPG for you ... ... Hey that was some quality punsmanship Adam "...for us!" Hot n' Fresh um umm Which, surprisingly, is not native to this area "...headache!" I thought you were gonna say eternal suffering I'm surprised you don't already know "...island for about a month." where is the league to figure this out "...comply to her standards." "...this Carnivine." "...right?" right "...fire type, right?" should've asked me "...jungle?" "...correctly..." "...force!" I thought you were smarter than this...I was wrong *Adam somehow gets repulsed by the vine; he exits the screen at high velocity* We begin the trek through the jungle, but soon enough face yet another obstacle Spoiler S***, not a small body of water... neither of us has anything that can learn it anyway "...that HM." It's one thing to not have mons that can learn Surf, but when she says this it becomes obvious how silly the HM/Badge system can get sometimes Does Melia have any? She's probably too perfect to need badges, those are for us peasants "...that." You sure you can't fit 2? I'm not that big not that many and 2 of them were acquired in very dubious circumstances "...and hopefully defeat one of you." And if I can't the world is doomed. I bet I could beat Adam though, I just don't want to have to face Valarie- S*** @#!%#@%#&@^ "...small. You'll definitely hit one of us." I think it would be alright, at least it doesn't give Valarie yet another advantage over me- "...correct?" You little- STOP GIVING HER ADVANTAGES SHE DOESN'T NEED yeah I'm sure it does Yes, I have a fan <3 Looks like I have to fight the Vallie Girl now... I'm just gonna leave this here. Will I be able to overcome her blatant type advantage? I'll need some info first. Spoiler yeah give me something, please "...advantage." "It looks like?" It was your idea you little snake "...anything in its path." This tells me nothing about it really yeah, sure I will Before starting we engage in the traditional pre-fight banter. Valarie's got a lot on her mind though. Spoiler nope, would have changed nothing Y'all can't keep doing this...I'm lucky to be functioning at all after my Mom died twice, so I really need you to be stable...in case I'm not Conceal, don't feel "...slightest!" I'm insulted you think she needs to cheat to beat me tbh Well, here goes nothing... Vs. Valarie Spoiler Carmine attacks with Crunch while Lanturn misses a few Thunder attacks. Even though Valarie would use a potion (maybe it was more, we had a fairly long duel), Lanturn is brought to red. Carmine, however, does not get the KO before Valarie finally decides to stop playing around Rosso gets revengeance with Mach Punch Lapras survives a Close Combat (!) but misses a Tidal Wave (!!!) As a result Rosso manages a clean KO Burgundy consumes an Electric Gem to attack with Thunder Fang, which removes more than half its health and paralyzes (!), then Milotic loses its turn to the paralysis (!!!) A second Thunder Fang fails to KO though, so Burgundy gets obliterated by Scald I expected a potion here, but surprisingly that didn't happen. Rosso grabs another win This one's a freebie. Acrobatics deletes Ludicolo Cerise is here to Toxic Wishiwashi, which she does. She is then sent to meet her maker by way of a Waterfall Alizarin consumes an Electric Gem and attacks with Thunder Fang. Wishiwashi tanks it though, and flattens my doggo with Waterfall Before my Acrobatics attack Vallie Girl switches Wishiwashi for Slowbro, who tanks it Slowbro eats a Brave Bird, but goes for Calm Mind, a clear mistake. Acrobatics ends it didn't know you had that in you Coquelicot gets the win with one more Acrobatics I was concerned this would be a major stumbling block, but it went pretty well actually. Of course, that doesn't mean she didn't step all over me several times first actually that doesn't sound so bad before I got it right. Her team is not especially balanced; all of them are slow tanks (unless Ludicolo has Swift Swim, but it never got to do anything so I dunno) which meant I was able to always move first and put up enough offensive pressure. However, because they're all tanks, it was more likely than not that I would fail to KO only to see my mon be destroyed in one blow. Wishiwashi in particular could easily take out half my team alone before I defeated it, and even then only if she had already used her potions. I ultimately had several lucky breaks though (like Lanturn missing so many Thunders, or indeed even picking Thunder primarily.) Also in this area rain is very common (you know, because rainforest) but there's no way I was giving her another advantage. So that's that. Spoiler Oh I got it a bit wrong Don't say it like that, it makes it sound like you went easy on me "I'm content." "...entrance." Are you gonna give me a reward~ Melia please I got wet enough fighting Valarie just now Oh goodness I really need to calm down I've overcome a tough challenge, and gained the ability to cross small bodies of water. Next Time, we continue on to Kakori Village! Stay Tuned~ Edited October 24, 2017 by EndearingCharacterTrait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yagami Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 You are the king of fire monotype. I cannot believe you beat Valarie with a fire type team. I thought it always rained there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndearingCharacterTrait Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 Chapter 15: Across the Pond I can use Surf now, so that small body of water should be the last obstacle. Our path will be easier now. Indeed. We make it to a ranger outpost, where (hopefully) we can warp directly to Kakori Village... Spoiler Sweet *Sam and Alex warp away* Water trainer Valarie is the one most bothered by the humidity. There's a word for this, right? uh oh "(...requires a lot of stress.)" Um are you just going to keep that to yourself...? ok... ladies first wait that's everyone but Adam actually well would you look at that plot *Vallie Girl tries too, it still does nothing* Always try the Harry Potter stuff, on the off chance witchcraft exists for a moment make sure you don't say it wrong though ... *nothing happens* "...anyway?" seems to happen a lot now "...inconsistent weather." When you say it like that it doesn't even sound bad that it rains like every other screen So we end up taking the long way (again), but soon the destination is not far off. Spoiler it is indeed nice not even a little "...somehow." unless she's broken from getting launched halfway across the island and can't move Seems like Axis University should have a pretty simple plan too Nim's condition seems to be getting worse though... Spoiler that's what I said what what !? And I forgot to bring a Golden Needle with me... why are you only telling us this now No part of this is good... Spoiler I was really hoping you died or something "...that way is it?" wow she's already done with this Ugh I was really hoping you died or something Class Change, how many times do I need to say it "...about me. So stop while you're ahead." "Geara, if you will." Neither did I plot "...that girl." "...a cell." "...outmatched." Yeah you're already wasting my time tbh can we skip to that part please Well she's Dark Melia now, so her default setting seems to be angry oh snap can you just disappear for real this time "...of them?" Hell you could both attack just me and you'd still lose "...can use." wow he said something smart for once also what are you talking about could be anything actually I bet I know what he's looking for... Spoiler well that's just great not even the power to stop one of us really not if you send me in first, which you will "...you cook up." You shall rue the day! Rue it I say! *The rift eats me* Once again I'm sent to a Dimensional Rift. I'll have to fight my way out again. Spoiler weird who- ?! Vs. Dimensional Carnivine Spoiler Wait this one "Mega Evolved?" That's different. Alizarin here knows Outrage though...he's a good boy see ya So that's done. Spoiler I got you babe "...too." What, did you think I got to be Melia's overpowered sidekick just because I have a pretty face? Yeah, and I'm just the sub-leader at best. Imagine if the real hero fought you ok I think that's enough Melia "...no!" please just stop wasting my time and begone already "...trophy?" You wouldn't! That...could have gone better. Spoiler I feel like we could have prevented this one, actually Of course not, I'm bad luck... What's the plan, leader? And then we destroy them, right? "...keep searching for her." The hell are you doing reading all these auras? You don't look like Lucario to me We press on, and arrive at Kakori Village. The guards question us and our claim of solving the vine problem Spoiler Well I did actually Melia says it's not her first visit. She gets around Wait what that didn't work? Color me surprised Ah, that's more like what I was expecting... *The person who appears is Crawli, who actually recognizes me as well* Um no I totally recognize you. You have a distinctive look Yep, just the way you trained me to, Mistress~ *everyone goes in* I expect a reward~ We've made it to Kakori Village. Let's check it out. Spoiler "...sees.'" yeah I don't really buy that either Okay. It can get pretty oppressive so this isn't actually strange You're afraid something bad will happen to correct this, right? I get that one too "...Team Xen on Terajuma Island." "...of tea." I really hope that tea is decaffeinated Are you telling me or asking me? If you want to be entertained just say so Melia has asked us to have a meeting. But first let's see what's on her mind... Spoiler "...a bit in such a small timeframe." But...? "...small walk?" How did I know you were going to ask me on a date~ Will it? "...are." "...a shame." hmm You don't sound so sure. Trying to steal me away? Rather forward "...yet." "...this whole thing." I mean, the short answer is yes, you are. But it's not so easy to just stop doing that if you're already wired that way... "...little while." For us it's also only been a 'little while'...right? "...the prison thing." Unfortunately "...back then." "...mean..." "...questions myself." Haven't even really answered my questions yet "...ramble on, I guess." I can't talk anyway, you know that "...processing it all." I'm almost certainly not "...more unstable." Braixen knew too, and said all of nothing I guess so Can't you see we're having a moment here Really? The more I see the more I question whether she is human tbh "...those words." "...why you have friends." I wouldn't be so sure she can't do everything. It certainly seems that way most of the time... "...for their own strength." because she's the MC, and this is one of those games that ends if the MC dies sure, something like that anyway *Melia leaves* But she has a lot of rage now. A lot "...job any worse than it is." okay *amigas Anyways it's time for that meeting now. Spoiler "...show that." Makes sense "...untouched 'till now." They hitched a ride...inside of Nim? Or something like that "...as a result." probs *we feel a tremor* "...feel emotion." Suspicious. Also, a rather suspect line "You've gotta be kidding me." "...giant rocks." Getting tired of your s*** Braixen Melia asks Crawli to provide us some rangers of support, but he cannot... Spoiler "...Kristiline Town." "...anything else." other than that she freezes people and is an absolute madwoman "...useful to you." Well if you can't I guess that's fine- "...the first night on-" OH DEAR GODS WHY IS THIS GUY HERE "...YOU!" I could say the same...you're one of the last people I wanted to see, and I've already seen many I didn't want to see again today Don't remind me "Unbelievable!" ... not the word I would have used "...ask too many questions." again, not the word I would have used We have a plan now. We're headed to Valor Mountain next- Spoiler um excuse me we'll try, anyway ??? Umm...yeah. Valor Mountain, that's next I guess. 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