Tringus

And so, it is written. One epic story comes to a close, after many long years. One story closes, another opens. But for now? Rest now, for you have accomplished an enormous feat that speaks songs of triumph and praise. All that aside,... CONGRATS!!! I cannot believe how fast time flies! It seemed like it was yesterday that I competed in the online league and just learned about the game. But now that the game itself is finally finished, public release and all? I am at a loss for words. Time flies when you're having fun, I suppose. Now it is time I finish the game myself, but take a bow and rest, Chasing Selene team, you've earned it.

Seeing as everything in the game is going to be treated as new content, does this mean that everything that is currently on the forum such as guides, playthroughs, etc. is all going to be wiped, if not spoiler tagged? If so, will we have time to save our stuff? I personally have no qualms with starting from scratch, even if it is time consuming, but I still would like to try and "conclude" my older story I was writing before starting anew. Perhaps I will just complete the main story, like suggested, and then start over. I will admit, making decisions like this is a lot harder than I thought...

Chapter LXXVII: Catching Up with Team Reborn! After some pretty intense fights and getting my second-to-last Gym badge, I decide to take a bit of reflection and see how the team is doing. We are almost at the end, and I gotta make sure everyone is okay enough for the final fight ahead. First, I walk over to Agate Circus to check up on Ciel. I’m sure that after everything that went down, she’s still upset. Sure enough, I find her at the stage that’s next to the Big Top. She tells me to forgive her, for she is afraid she is not fit to perform at the moment. Not on a stage, nor face to face, nor anywhere else. Che admits she may act like a star, but it is just that, and no matter how clean the makeup is, she knows she’s just a country girl in over her head, often literally. She then tells me a story about herself and where she’s from, while also lamenting over the loss of her friends furthermore. Ciel: “I grew up in a farm town where the most exciting thing was watching the clouds pass. I didn’t have much in the way of friends, nor avenues with which to meet them. It was somewhere between drab and vexatious. One day, a travelling circus came to the nearby city. I snuck away to meet it, and just—The lights— The sounds— Complete sensory overload. I was sick for a week. But the people were fantastic. The stars were all good and well, but the audience—THEY were something. Everyone from bleacher to bleacher couldn’t help but smile and cheer. I felt more love in that little tent than I had in most of my life. And I was sure that such amazing performers could never be bored, or lonely. If I could just be like them— But no. I never could. I am just a bumpkin flailing in the silks. I don’t have much of their talent, grace, or beauty. My knees are too stubby, my shoulders too broad, and good graces, have you SEEN my dimples? How anyone finds the strength to put palm to palm is beyond me. I am sure it is an act of charity, if not mockery. And even so— The others never minded. Samson had always looked out for me, no matter how much I rejected his advances. And Terra— obnoxious as she was—They didn’t think about whether I was real or not. They were just there. Brutish and clamorous and altogether the picture of indecency… But I do have such fond memories… And now they’re gone. Pack it up; the show is over. Better go back to watching the clouds. That one looks like a star. Perhaps I could ask for its autograph. I thought stardom might bring me closer to others. It turns out that admiration is just another form of distance.” I know you’re probably hurting after losing Terra and Samson, but I’m sure they’ll come back. Hell, I just survived a black hole, talk about a near death experience! If I came back unscathed, I’m sure the others will too. Just give it time… (until Episode 19 is finished, that is!) With Ciel found, I leave her alone for a while and fly off to Calcenon City. I find Lumi, who spots Noel all by his lonesome. She wonders if he’s okay, and she keeps wandering over to peek, even though she shouldn’t, and swears that she’s just worried. With that in mind, I go over to Noel and ask him if he’s doing okay. Noel tells me that I’d think one would be less alone after finding their father, not more, but shrugs, guessing that’s not how it works. I walk over to Radomus and Anna, who are sitting on the bench nearby. For once, Radomus isn’t wearing any hat at all! Anna tells him to tell her more about their mom and wonders how they met. Radomus tells her that he’s afraid he can’t answer that one properly, as she met him long before he met her. At first, it was like a day like any other, and at second, he was being dragged away by a woman he’d never seen before, who seemed to already know his every secret as if he had told them to her himself. He suspects that is something she can understand well enough, which amazes her anyway. Then he asks her something and asks if there is perhaps anything about him that’s different from most other people, like something she might see that others don’t, for instance. Anna thinks about that question, but answers that aside from an amazing collection of hats, there is not anything that she can tell. Radomus muses over this answer, as it is the same as for her mother. Well Noel, it looks like you and Radomus actually have more in common than you think! I find Charlotte still near the barrier, and she asks if we’ve saved the world yet. She tells me that if not, that’s cool, and I should save some for her or let it burn. She doesn’t care all that much as long as the ones who matter are safe. I head back to the resistance base, and only find Serra there. Serra is glad to see me because everyone disappeared, and she was beginning to get worried something might have happened again. She asks me where the others are, so I tell her that they’re arresting a bunch of Meteors from Agate. She gets upset, saying that nobody thought to mention that to the rest of them and swears it’s just like dealing with a teenager. Serra tells me to at least tell her before I leave the house, so she doesn’t walk into the room talking to herself like a fool. However, she then decides to go see that they don’t need help and leaves to go help the others. Hoping to find Heather, I fly to Ametrine City. However, I find that she is nowhere to be seen. I fly back to Fiore Mansion to check on Julia. She’s just still sleeping in the… pool. I then fly to Reborn City to check on Adrienn and Victoria, who are still bored out of their minds. Talking amongst themselves, I overhear that there is still a lot of work to be done, such as rebuilding the Azurine Nature Center, and reconstruction for the Railnet. However, I also hear of some girl who’s going around protesting for nature or something like that. In addition, some of their benefactors are also looking for help throughout the city. Perhaps now is the time to restore the rest of the city? With a new goal in sight, I set off to heal the rest of Reborn City. Soon this city will be completely restored, and it will be beautiful. Then, the rest of the Reborn Region. Trevore's End Chapter Thoughts I'm glad everyone is doing okay, but there's no time to waste! ............................ Okay... New Year's Resolution: DON'T procrastinate and do nothing for months. For a chapter as small as this one, I expected to get done with it much earlier than I did, but for some reason, I was just too lazy these couple of months. Then again, trying to do stuff in November and December is madness in itself because it's Christmas season. Anywho, I'm sure there's a lot of things that I missed, but I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. I know I did, and I hope that everyone has a Happy New Year! Goodbye, 2021, hello 2022. Hopefully things will be better this year. I guess my New Year's Resolution is to actually start being more productive so I can get myself out of this slump of lack of productivity. Maybe I'll try to exercise, get a new job, and try to get myself back on track. I'm very tempted to write another chapter just before starting with fixing the city, but I don't know how spoilery it would get for the story I'm writing. Trying to make a buildup for the ending so far seems like I'm going all over the place at the moment, but trust me, it'll be worth it... hopefully. Anyways, I hope you enjoyed reading! Stay tuned for more! Team Updates Some new members to the team (well, some old ones come back too). Had to do a grind fest to get them all up to speed (Okay, maybe I shoved rare candies down their throats lol) and a lot of breeding, but thankfully the Shiny Shroomish didn't take so long to breed. Team Reborn Name: Trevore Gender: Male Position/Role: Chosen One, Leader of Team Reborn, Savior of Reborn, Champion-To-Be (The people have spoken), Former Holder of the Ruby Ring, Former Holder of the Amethyst Pendant, Former Holder of the Sapphire Bracelets Current Location: Reborn City Status: Alive?; I appear to be alive, but after current events, I am not so sure if I am anymore. Currently in Reborn City about to fix it up. Name: Amethyst Liddell Gender: Female Position/Role: Former Champion of the Reborn League, Former Administrator of the Reborn League, Former Leader of Team Reborn Current Location: Devon Corp. Status: Deceased; Murdered by Lin's Hydreigon after she ordered it to kill her. Her head was devoured by Hydreigon. Name: Victoria Marlow Gender: Female Position/Role: Sensei of Apophyll Academy, Reserve Gym Leader, Contributor of Reborn City's Restoration, Co-Administrator of Reborn League, Friendly Rival Current Location: Reborn City; Grand Hall Status: Alive; Currently oversees the League duties in the Grand Hall, such as contacting me. Currently doing paperwork as well. Name: Cain LaRue Gender: Male Position/Role: Guardian of the Children, Former Reserve Gym Leader, Singer of Team Reborn, Friendly Rival Current Location: ??? Status: Alive; He was back to his normal self, but decided to stay in the void to stop running away from his problems. Name: Julia Wilde Gender: Female Position/Role: Peridot Ward Gym Leader, Team Reborn's Explosives Director, Neo-Circuit Power Plant Director Current Location: Fiore Mansion Status: Alive; Chilling at the mansion. Juuuuuuuust chilling. Name: Florinia "Rini" Sevilla Gender: Female Position/Role: Onyx Ward Gym Leader, Head Instructor of Onyx Trainer's School, Head Analyst of Team Reborn Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in Agate City Status: Alive; Went off with Titania and Shelly to round up the rest of the Meteors left in Agate City to be imprisoned. Name: Shelly Citra Gender: Female Position/Role: Lapis Ward Gym Leader, Bookworm of Team Reborn Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in Agate City Status: Alive; Went off with Titania and Florinia to round up the rest of the Meteors left in Agate City to be imprisoned. Name: Amaria "Amy" Fiore Gender: Female Position/Role: Fiore Mansion Gym Leader, Water's Edge of Team Reborn, Former Holder of the Sapphire Bracelets Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in Fiore Mansion Status: Unknown; Probably went to kill herself after the battle. Name: Corey "Agent Beryl" Molinar Gender: Male Position/Role: Former Beryl Ward Gym Leader, Former Agent of Team Meteor, Former Holder of the Ruby Ring Current Location: Rebory City; Beryl Cemetery Status: Deceased, Fell off of Beryl Bridge in suicide. His remains were cleaned up by Shade. Name: Heather Molinar Gender: Female Position/Role: Member of the Elite Four, Guardian Angel of Ametrine City, and Team Reborn Holder of the Ruby Ring Current Location: Unknown (Most likely Ametrine City) Status: Alive; Currently holding the Ruby Ring, dropped off Shelly, who then went searching for the twins with Cain shortly after. Name: Anna/Fantasia Vanhanen Gender: Female Position/Role: Guardian Angel of Team Reborn, Stargazer, Holder of the Amethyst Pendant Current Location: Calcenon City Status: Alive; She and Noel reunited with their father, and is currently being entertained by Radomus and his costume changes. Name: Noel/Painter Vanhanen Gender: Male Position/Role: Orphanage Gym Leader, Strategist of Team Reborn Current Location: Calcenon City Status: Alive; He and Anna reunited with their father, and is currently unamused at Radomus' attempts to entertain them. Name: Charlotte Belrose Gender: Female Position/Role: Calcenon City Gym Leader, Firebug of Team Reborn Current Location: Calcenon City Status: Alive; Currently staying put after Saphira stormed off to look for Laura and Bennett. Name: Laura Belrose Gender: Female Position/Role: Former Member of the Elite Four, Botanist of Team Reborn, Holder of the Sapphire Bracelets Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in Glass Workstation Status: Alive; Currently with Bennett deleting the security footage, then going to chase after Zero. Name: Saphira Belrose Gender: Female Position/Role: Labradorra City Gym Leader, Guardian Angel of Calcenon City, Labradorra City, and Team Reborn Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in Calcenon City Status: Alive; Stormed off to look for Laura and Bennett to watch over Laura. Name: Kiki Mikael Argall Gender: Female Position/Role: Former Sensei of Apophyll Academy, Former Apophyll Academy Gym Leader Current Location: Reborn City; Beryl Cemetery Status: Deceased; Killed by Solaris' Garchomp on Pyrous Mountain. Victoria recently visited her grave in Beryl Cemetery. Name: Aya LaRue Gender: Female Position/Role: Byxbysion Wasteland Gym Leader, Wasteland Queen of Team Reborn Current Location: Labradorra City Status: Alive; Currently a hostage of Team Meteor in Labradorra City after saving my life from "Sirius"' Chandelure. Name: Hardy Andersen Gender: Male Position/Role: Agate City Gym Leader, Guitarist of Team Reborn Current Location: Last seen in Agate City; Currently heading to Calcenon City Status: Alive; Currently heading to Calcenon City after giving me the Geode Badge. Name: Serra Voclain Gender: Female Position/Role: Spinel Town Gym Leader, Model of Team Reborn Current Location: Calcenon City Status: Alive; Currently trying to reel her head around everything. Name: Titania "Tania" Andersen Gender: Female Position/Role: Tourmaline Desert Gym Leader, Guardian of Team Reborn Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in Agate City Status: Alive; Rounded up the rest of the Meteors in Agate City, and is currently taking them to be imprisoned. Name: Luna Hazel/"Vanhanen" Gender: Female Position/Role: Iolia Valley Gym Leader, Former Holder of the Emerald Brooch, Guardian Angel of Team Reborn Current Location: ??? Status: Alive; Currently trapped in the void after saving me. Name: Gossip Gardevoir Gender: Female Position/Role: TV Star and News Reporter of Team Reborn Current Location: ???; Last seen in Agate City briefly Status: Alive; Currently trapped within the void after she created a black hole. It turns out that the hypnosis lingered, and she is under Lin's control, as she was used to take Samson into the void. Name: Samson Alvarez Gender: Male Position/Role: Agate Circus Triumvirate Fighting Leader, Strongman of Team Reborn Current Location: ??? Status: Alive; Currently in the void after Gardevoir mysteriously appeared and sucked him into her black hole. Name: Ciel Featherstone Gender: Female Position/Role: Agate Circus Triumvirate Flying Leader, Skydancer of Team Reborn Current Location: Agate Circus Status: Alive; Currently mourning over the loss of Samson. Name: Cal Whittaker Gender: Male Position/Role: Former Pyrous Mountain Gym Leader, Former Agent of Team Meteor, Guardian Angel of Ametrine City Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in Ametrine City Status: Alive; Currently doing some things of his own. Name: "DJ Arclight", "Arc" Gender: Male Position/Role: DJ and Radio Host of Team Reborn and Reborn Nightclub Current Location: Reborn City; Most likely went back to the Nightclub after resting in the Grand Hall Status: Alive; He now wears an eye patch, but he is okay. I helped him finish taking care of the stolen Pokemon problem in Reborn City. Name: Adrienn Flores Gender: Non-Binary Position/Role: Coral Ward Gym Leader, Figurehead of Reborn City Restoration Project, Co-Administrator of the Reborn League Current Location: Reborn City; Grand Hall Status: Alive; Currently doing some Reborn business after challenging me to a battle. Name: Taka Alcantara Gender: Male Position/Role: Former Admin of Team Meteor, Loyal Son of Solaris, Vagrant Current Location: Unknown; Most likely buried somewhere Status: Deceased; Lin finally caught up to him, and tricked Titania into killing him with her Aegislash when she thought she killed Lin. Currently is haunting me. Name: Radomus Vanhanen Gender: Male Position/Role: Vanhanen Castle Gym Leader, Grandmaster of Chess, Former Agent of Team Meteor, Former Holder of the Amethyst Pendant, Strategist of Team Reborn Current Location: Calcenon City Status: Alive; Reunited with his children, Anna and Noel, he is currently entertaining them by switching costumes back and forth. Name: Shade Gender: ??? (I usually refer as Male) Position/Role: Yureyu Power Plant Gym Leader, Mysterious Entity, Guardian Angel of Team Reborn Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in the Glass Workstation Status: ???; Not sure whether to call him alive or dead, but he guided me out of the black hole. Name: Bennett Voclain Gender: Male Position/Role: Member of the Elite Four, Former Agent of Team Meteor, Elias' Former Student, Former Holder of the Sapphire Bracelets, Lepidopterist of Team Reborn Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in the Glass Workstation Status: Alive; Currently deleting the security footage from the Glass Workstation after leaving Team Meteor. He is going to chase after Zero with Laura. Team Meteor Name: Solaris Alcantara Gender: Male Position/Role: Former Boss of Team Meteor, Direct Guardian of the Meteor, Elias' Master and Friend, Taka's Father Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in Agate City Status: Alive; Ran away after being usurped from his position by "Sirius" and finding out that his son died. Name: Lin Gender: Female Position/Role: True Leader of Team Meteor, "Champion" of Reborn (Technically) Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in Agate City Status: Alive; Left Team Meteor to fend for themselves as she took the Relic Stone and left after having Gossip Gardevoir suck Samson into a black hole. Name: Elias "El" Hazel Gender: Male Position/Role: Member of the Elite Four, Agent (Most Likely Admin) of Team Meteor, Cult Leader of Arceus Cult, Holder of the Emerald Brooch, Solaris' Servant and Friend, Former Mentor to Bennett Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in Subseven Sanctum Status: Alive; Currently holds the Emerald Brooch after taking it from Luna. Recently signed Bennett on as an Elite Four member. Name: "Sirius" Gender: Male Position/Role: Commander of Team Meteor, Executioner, Lin Loyalist, Possible Crafter of Jewelry, Former Holder of the Ruby Ring, Former Holder of the Amethyst Pendant Current Location: Labradorra City (Most Likely); Last seen in Agate City Status: Alive; Currently tying up a loose end (Solaris) after usurping leadership from Solaris. Name: "ZEL" ("Zero", Evelynn "Eve" Seijaya, and Lumina "Lumi" Seijaya) Gender: Male ("Zero"), Female (Evelynn and Lumina) Position/Role: Admin of Team Meteor ("Zero" is, Evelynn and Lumina were forced to be in Team Meteor after being merged with "Zero"), Overseer of the PULSE Project, Creator of the PULSE Project (Evelynn) Current Location: Unknown ("Zero"); Calcenon City (Evelynn and Lumina) Status: They are all alive; "Zero" is currently on his way to Labradorra City to report what happened in the Glass Workstation, while Evelynn and Lumina are in their own bodies, which were preserved and healthy, and they have now joined Team Reborn. Name: Dr. Sigmund "The Doctor" Connal Gender: Male Position/Role: Resident Psychiatrist to Reborn City, Administrator of the Reborn City Orphanage, Doctor of Team Meteor, Lin Loyalist Current Location: Labradorra City Status: Alive; Last seen taunting Saphira behind the barrier. He is likely deep in Labradorra City by now. Name: Blake Whittaker Gender: Male Position/Role: Former Ametrine City Gym Leader, Agent of Team Meteor Current Location: Unknown: Last seen in Fiore Mansion Status: Alive; Failed to take the Sapphire Bracelets with Team Meteor. Name: Terra "TERRAWR" Pierce Gender: Female Position/Role: Agate Circus Triumvirate Ground Leader, Hacker of Team Meteor, Meme Queen, Lin Loyalist Current Location: Glitch City Status: Alive; Stuck inside her own computer. She'll most likely get out eventually. Name: Fern Sevilla Gender: Male Position/Role: Reserve Gym Leader, Biggest Asshole in Existence, My Biggest Enemy, Agent of Team Meteor, Original Chosen One Current Location: Labradorra City (Most Likely) Status: Alive; Stormed out of Fiore Mansion crying after disowning his sister, said he would meet up with Team Meteor later. Name: Caitlyn "Eclipse" Fisher Position/Role: Former Dame of Team Meteor Current Location: Calcenon City Status: Deceased; Her soul was burned away by Sirius' Chandelure after she betrayed Team Meteor by shutting off the PULSE-Clawitzer. Her body is currently in bed at her father's home in Calcenon City. Name: Tara Copperman Position/Role: Former Grunt of Team Meteor Current Location: Tanzan Cove (Her grave is in Beryl Cemetery) Status: Deceased; Killed by Saphira's Dragonite. Drowned in Tanzan Cove. Turns out to be related to Simon. Neutral Spectrum Name: Falcone Gender: Male Position/Role: Ace Pokemon in My Team, Self-Proclaimed P.I.M.P. Current Location: Traveling with me. Wherever I go, he goes. Status: ???; I want to say that he is alive, but I am not really sure. One might say he looks kinda dead inside, but that might just be me, considering that he looks just as nightmarish as he did in my dream. Currently with me in Reborn City. Name: "Aster" Gender: Male Position/Role: Former Ace of Team Meteor Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in Calcenon City Status: Alive; Gave Eclipse's body to her father to take care of, and left Team Meteor. Name: Simon Copperman Position/Role: Former Grunt of Team Meteor Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in the Peridot Ward Status: Alive; Left to reconsider after finding out that Tara was related to him. He left Team Meteor after she died. Current Pokemon Stats Falcone and Hydra leveled up, though I don't remember when I trained them. Honchkrow Name: Falcone Level: 90 Moves: Sucker Punch, Brave Bird, Superpower, Roost Charizard Name: Charles Level: 89 Moves: Strength, Rock Smash Dragon Pulse, Heat Wave Empoleon Name: Pierce Level: 89 Moves: Surf, Metal Claw, Icy Wind, Agility Silvally Name: Goddard Level: 78 Moves: X-Scissor, Multi-Attack, Air Slash, Iron Head Gyarados Name: Hydra Level: 90 Moves: Dragon Dance, Ice Fang, Waterfall, Crunch Gardevoir Name: Amelia Level: 89 Moves: Calm Mind, Psychic, Shadow Ball, Moon Blast Salamence Name: Storm Level: 89 Moves: Dragon Dance, Dragon Claw, Crunch, Fly Klefki Name: Boo Boo Keys Level: 89 Moves: Double Team, Swagger, Substitute, Thunder Wave Sharpedo Name: Archer Level: 89 Moves: Waterfall, Crunch, Ice Fang, Protect Breloom Name: Tumbottttttt Level: 89 Moves: Spore, Mach Punch, Bullet Seed, Focus Punch http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/454.gif Toxicroak Name: Corey Level: 79 Moves: Rock Smash, Poison Jab, Strength, Sucker Punch http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/053.gif Persian Name: Persian Level: 67 Moves: Taunt, Power Gem Bite, Fake Out http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/064.gif Kadabra Name: Henry Level: 31 Moves: Teleport, Disable, Psybeam, Charge Beam Porygon Name: Zero Level: 60 Moves: Discharge, Lock-On, Tri-Attack, Magic Coat Lucario Name: Auriol Level: 85 Moves: Close Combat, Swords Dance, Extreme Speed, Ice Punch http://sprites.pokecheck.org/s/133.gif Eevee Name: Eevee Level: 5 Moves: Growl, Tackle, Tail Whip, Sand-Attack Gengar Name: Gengar Level: 72 Moves: Hypnosis, Confuse Ray, Dark Pulse, Mean Look Metagross Name: Megaman X Level: 79 Moves: Meteor Mash, Zen Headbutt, Grass Knot, Hammer Arm http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/119.gif Seaking Name: Lips Level: 74 Moves: Soak, Waterfall, Dive, Drill Run http://sprites.pokecheck.org/s/132.gif Ditto Name: Ditto Level: 61 Moves: Transform http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/001.gif Bulbasaur Name: Bulbasaur Level: 5 Moves: Tackle, Growl http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/258.gif Mudkip Name: Mudkip Level: 5 Moves: Tackle, Growl http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/498.gif Tepig Name: Tepig Level: 5 Moves: Tackle, Tail Whip

I wouldn't worry too much about double posting. I think there was a reasonable amount of time between posts, so you should be fine? That said, you should totally make a playthrough! I don't remember why I decided to just write one rather than make a video playthrough. Actually, I think I do remember... it was because back then, I sucked at making videos. Coincidentally, I found that somebody made a written playthrough of Black 2/White 2, so that was the first game I started off with too in respect to that. But honestly? This right here is probably the one playthrough I've done the most work on (Hell, I even scrapped playthroughs for everything else, just so I could do this one. It is like a passion project for me at this point). Each chapter, I tend to try and improve the style, and there is just so much content in the game. The best part about writing a story as opposed to making a video about it, is that you can add things to it as you go along. It took me forever before I realized "Hey, maybe I should add something outside of the game in there to spice things up and make it an actual story" (As you can probably tell with some of the later chapters, starting with Episode 17). I decided to go with that approach, rather than just going completely on script, so to speak. Should I have done something like this a long time ago? I think perhaps back then, I was more focused with trying to make it a walkthrough/story, rather than just focusing on the story element. Nowadays, I've been paying more attention to the story before I even dive in because not only do I want the best ending I can, but I also want to add stuff to the journey as I go along.. if that makes any sense. Plus there's so many walkthroughs out there at this point, I kinda stopped keeping track. At this point, I'm probably rambling, but yes. Definitely make a story out of the playthrough, I find those to be quite entertaining, and I look forward to reading it! (Also there are times where I do end up burning myself out, so yes. When writing your playthrough, I would advise you give yourself breaks every now and then to prevent burnout, but also caution not to take too long like I do... ) Now that I think about it, talking more about playthroughs is kinda inspiring me to start writing up another chapter. I'll try to have it out soon, so stay tuned for that one.

Oh, that? An interesting question indeed! To put it short, I just really like the name. To be more specific, it was not really based on you or anything, per se, but that is a name I hope to one name my future daughter, should I ever have children of my own. That, and I recall my sister telling me a long time ago (before I played Rejuvenation even. "Amelia" and "Melia" do sound similar, but I just wanted to clarify here) like "If you ever have kids, you should name a daughter Amelia!" Honestly, I did not think too much of it at the time and I did wonder why, but over time, the name kind of stuck with me. I am thinking that if I did have a daughter, I would name her Amelia Rose... Rose of course, taking after my sister's middle name (whose middle name was after a relative in the family). Sometimes I would do this with other games as well, with small but subtle references here and there, so I can see that you are onto something there. Very good eye! Bonus: If I was ever isekaid into the Pokemon World as a Pokemon, I would probably be either Empoleon or Spiritomb. I would have said Honchkrow, but I've want to have my own Honchkrow with me anyway, so having two Honchkrow flying around would be a bit weird to me, but also interesting. Extra Bonus: Now that I think about it, Amelia Rose kinda sounds like Amy Rose, doesn't it? Ahh well, it's an interesting name to me, and no Sonic character would change that. That's not why I would even name my future daughter that, but it's the small but subtle things that count, I suppose.

Officially? Well as of Episode 18, I guess you could say it kinda has ended. From the story perspective of the game, that is. But there's still a ton of sidequests I still have to do, so if you think about it, the story is far from over! It's not over until the story is finished, or I die, or my save just up and dies on me. Whichever one comes first (Preferably the first option, and even then, it's not happening for a long time). Problem is, I'm not really sure which quests I should do first, and which ones I have missed so far. Perhaps I'll go back to Reborn City and do some of the quests there, or start with the ones in Agate now that I finally took back the city. So many possibilities, so many loose ends to tie up, that sort of thing. Should I do a poll? I guess the question is, should I go back and do the older sidequests I missed, or should I do the newer ones? Or should I just try and catch all the Pokemon in the game so far, or maybe just item hunt? I guess the next chapter will decide what I should go for first.... So in other words, stay tuned!

Chapter LXXVI: Rocking Out With the Rocker, Hardy! Just as I’m about to face Hardy, I decide to go into some of the houses. The first house I enter has a woman who is collecting data of all the Pokemon in the Reborn region. She introduces herself as Bee, and asks if I could help her out, saying it would be worth my while. She says that for every 100 Pokémon I mark in the Pokedex, she’ll give me a reward. She says she’s gotten plenty of stuff from searching around for Pokemon herself, so I should talk to her when I’ve caught more than 100 Pokémon. Currently I have… 175 Pokemon. Yeah. After so many years of playing the game, I only have that much… (Please don’t judge me… UwU) She records the number of Pokemon I’ve caught, and gives me the Galladite as thanks, telling me to come back when I’ve got 200 or more. Her husband says that she’s always going on about finding all that Pokemon data, and he knows it would help out with his research, but she doesn’t have to be the one to put herself through such lengths when she already has a condition, and muses all that for one little thing… Yeah, not going into the houses anymore yet. Not until I defeat Hardy! Although I am curious about Bee’s secret. For some compulsion, I decide to explore Celestinine Mountain. This time, I head into the lower levels of the mountain, and find TM69 Rock Polish after exploring underwater and sliding on ice in B1F. In B2F, I find a Life Orb after moving a rock with Strength and using Rock Climb to move down and get it. Underwater, I find TM56 Fling, a Deep Sea Scale, and other items before moving on out of the mountain. I find myself in North Aventurine Woods, and slather honey on a tree. Eventually I find Pinsir and Heracross, and I fight the Pinsir. Thankful, Heracross removes the spider web, so I can easily come back to this side of Celestinine Mountain if I want to. I then decide to trade a Dunsparce for a Tyrogue while I’m here, since they’re trying to repopulate Dunsparce after failure from the Azurine Center. I evolve Junior into Hitmonchan and teach it Bullet Punch, which I breed Ditto and Lucario to make a female Riolu. I then evolve said Riolu into Lucario so I can breed Junior and Lucario together to make babies until I get a Jolly natured Riolu that has Bullet Punch. Then, I breed it (as a Lucario) with Ditto to make babies until I get a 6IV Riolu. Not caring if its shiny or not, I end up getting one. Then after a grindfest, I fly to Agate City. However, I see that the orderly is not blocking the climbable rocks anymore, so I climb them, and follow the waterfall until I find myself on Route 4. I find the Ground Memory as I am up there, but I also find a Shroomish to catch as well. However, I breed it for a Shiny one, and name it Tumbottttttttt. I also find a Shiny Whimsicott and catch it, naming it GRANDMA. Deciding to gamble, I go to Blackstream Shelter and play a betting game with a man who tosses a coin. I win seven times before he says he’s outta cash, and he says that he can settle this. He tells me to check out a cool TM he found, and he’ll sell it to me for all the gold I won from him. I give him the cash, and he gives me TM17 Protect, which I teach to GRANDMA and another Pokémon as well… I fly back to Agate and head up to the Gym, and go inside. I walk over to the telephone, and Adrienn picks up. Xe asks how their favorite Champion is doing, and says that I’m nearly there. Adrienn tells me that the first thing I need to know is that like xyr, Hardy fights in Doubles. His main strategy is something like a brute force attempt—outspeed and punish both opponents at once. His signature move Rock Slide is great at that, on top of a notable Flinch chance. Adrienn warns that when fighting in a Rocky Field, flinches can especially be nasty, as being knocked into a rock will add additional chip damage. For that reason, contrary to what I might expect from a Rock-type Leader, speed will be critical in this battle, and if I don’t move fast, I might not move at all, so Pokémon with strong priority moves may be at a particular advantage here. Furthermore, Hardy’s Pokémon may use the stones as defensive cover from some attacks, so I should be careful how I approach. Adrienn notes that the field provides him little resistances otherwise though, so if I can find an opening, I should take it. Whatever the case is, Xe is sure I will figure out something, as I always do. They’re all counting on me, and Adrienn hangs up. I then battle a guitarist, who tells me that the rock wall on the left side is the key, and I have to scale it to strum my way to victory. On the way up, I fight another guitarist, who tells me that the colored panels are tuners for the strings on the left, and I should push them from side to side to change the note. At the top, I find another guitarist. I beat him, and he tells me that to open the door, I have to play a song. His bro on the other side can help me out, so I head over to him. The last guitarist greets me, saying that if I’m looking to fight their boy Hardy, first I gotta fight the chords. He tells me that this wall here’s got strings going across that’ll vibrate as I blow past them. If I just make the music happen, I’m in. He tells me that those tuners on the other side can control the notes I play, and from left to right, they go low G, A, B, C, D, E, F, high G. He plays the tune, and I hear C, E, high G, B… B, low G, A, A. He says I should let him know if I wanna hear it again, and to break a leg. I set the chords correctly (C, E, high G, B…B, low G, A,A) and climb up the rock wall on the left. When I land, I hear a guitar solo from Hardy in the other room, and the door opens. The guitarist on the left tells me that Hardy is calling me, and to go on. I enter the room, and stand face to face with Hardy. He greets me, and says that he’s been pumped up for this for a while. He asks if I’m ready to roll. Hardy, you know I’ve been ready for quite some time. He’s happy with my answer and tells me not to dare think he’s some kinda pushover like his sister. There’s a reason he’s ranked higher than her, and he wants to show it to me in double time. This is going to rock indeed… Let’s rock and roll! Rockstar Hardy sends out Gigalith and Aerodactyl, while I send out Boo Boo Keys and Archer (Yup, Archer’s making a comeback). Archer Protects himself twice while Boo Boo Keys paralyzes and confuses Aerodactyl, which Hardy Mega Evolves. After Archer builds up on speed, I mega evolve him, and he knocks out Aerodactyl with Waterfall. Boo Boo Keys gets knocked out by Gigalith, so I send out Tumbottttttt. He puts Gigalith to sleep with Spore when Hardy sends out his Shiny Archeops. Archer knocks out Archeops with Waterfall, and Tumbottttttt knocks out the sleeping Gigalith with Focus Punch. Hardy sends out his Midday-Lycanroc (I said Dawn previously. There is no Dawn-Lycanroc. My bad) and Dusk-Lycanroc, which knock out Archer with Accelrock. Dusk-Lycanroc gets knocked out by Tumbottttttt’s Mach Punch, and Hardy sends out Rampardos. I send out Lucario (still need a name for the one I just bred), and he knocks out Midday-Lycanroc with Bullet Punch after it knocks out Tumbottttttt with Rock Slide. I send out GRANDMA, who I don’t really need to use, as Lucario knocks out Rampardos anyway, though all Hardy can do is Full Restore. With all of Hardy’s Rock-Hard Pokémon defeated, I win the battle! Hardy says that he’s still got a ways to go, and it looks like he choked after all. He says that the Geode badge is mine, as a badge case emerges from the rock next to me. He tells me that with the Geode Badge, my Pokémon are good for up to level 95. He sees that I’m almost to the top, and he tells me to peep that TM, which is TM80 Rock Slide. Hardy tells me that it’s the best slide in the world that ain’t on a guitar, and bets I can see some use for it. He says that he’s counting on me to get some good use of it, because the final showdown with Meteor probably ain’t far off now. And no matter what, he’s gonna get Aya back. He vows that if he’s gotta beat all of Meteor for it, fine, and if he’s gotta beat me for it, he’ll do it. He asks if I get what he’s saying, and I gotta stay on track to finish the job. Hardy gets silent, and says that he can’t wait any longer, saying he’s heading back to Calcenon right now, and he’ll bust through that barrier one way or another. And when he does, Team Meteor is through for good. He’ll catch me there, and he leaves off to Calcenon City. I head out, and the guitarist at the door congratulates me. He tells me that he heard all of that, and says I’ve got some soul. I then head out the door and leave the gym. As soon as I leave, I am met with the end of Episode 18. It notes that it’s been a long journey, but we’re almost there. It thanks me for playing, and to feel free to explore the region between episodes. However… the dialogue starts completely glitching out, and the music stops… ???: “huh? hey. do you really think this is okay??? just going through this world all happy like nothing’s wrong? what, just because you’re the chosen one like some kind of main character or some garbage like that? sure, gratz, you won with plot armor. so did everyone else. but who do you think MADE it so you could win in the first place? you didn’t HAVE to get any critical hits. and isn’t it CONVENIENT that every area you prance through just happens to have a way out? who do you think put all those healing points around? huh? i’m not saying everything you’ve done has been worthless or whatever. i’m just saying, a little appreciation would be nice. i don’t even have to let you go from this black space. i could just keep you here. forever. buuuuuuuuuuuuuuuut that would be boring. so you can go. for now. but you better thank me later. grovel, or whatever. but make sure you come back. i wanna keep playing for a long, long time…” What was that all about? … Whatever. There’s still so much to do before Episode 19 comes out, I have no idea what to do first! Trevore's End Chapter Thoughts Okay... what was that voice at the end? It sounds familiar... but it doesn't appear to be the same one as the one I encountered in the void or the Citadel... Am I to assume that it is baby Arceus? Those light shards do look like Arceus after all... Hmm... Just what is going on? ............................ So for this battle, none of my usual Pokemon seemed to cut it. So I thought I'd go for a different approach. Like what Adrienn said, priority moves and speed were the key to success. I didn't think I'd use a Breloom at all in this story, but here I am, using one (Plus, Shroomish is a good friend of mine's favorite Pokemon, though he isn't too fond of Breloom. I just had to give a shoutout somewhere). As for Archer, his return was long overdue. I didn't even know you could actually use Mega Evolutions in Episode 18 (I for some reason thought you had to get an additional component in Episode 19 to actually finally use them. I'm glad I was wrong), so Archer ended up becoming my first Mega Evolved Pokemon. GRANDMA was just a random Pokemon that I thought would help. Turns out I didn't actually need her (though still very nice to have). Anyways, I hope you enjoyed reading! Stay tuned for more! Team Updates Some new members to the team (well, some old ones come back too). Had to do a grind fest to get them all up to speed (Okay, maybe I shoved rare candies down their throats lol) and a lot of breeding, but thankfully the Shiny Shroomish didn't take so long to breed. Team Reborn Name: Trevore Gender: Male Position/Role: Chosen One, Leader of Team Reborn, Savior of Reborn, Champion-To-Be (The people have spoken), Former Holder of the Ruby Ring, Former Holder of the Amethyst Pendant, Former Holder of the Sapphire Bracelets Current Location: Agate City Status: Alive?; I appear to be alive, but after current events, I am not so sure if I am anymore. Currently in Agate City figuring out what to do now. Name: Amethyst Liddell Gender: Female Position/Role: Former Champion of the Reborn League, Former Administrator of the Reborn League, Former Leader of Team Reborn Current Location: Devon Corp. Status: Deceased; Murdered by Lin's Hydreigon after she ordered it to kill her. Her head was devoured by Hydreigon. Name: Victoria Marlow Gender: Female Position/Role: Sensei of Apophyll Academy, Reserve Gym Leader, Contributor of Reborn City's Restoration, Co-Administrator of Reborn League, Friendly Rival Current Location: Grand Hall Status: Alive; Currently oversees the League duties in the Grand Hall, such as contacting me. Currently doing paperwork as well. Name: Cain LaRue Gender: Male Position/Role: Guardian of the Children, Former Reserve Gym Leader, Singer of Team Reborn, Friendly Rival Current Location: ??? Status: Alive; He was back to his normal self, but decided to stay in the void to stop running away from his problems. Name: Julia Wilde Gender: Female Position/Role: Peridot Ward Gym Leader, Team Reborn's Explosives Director, Neo-Circuit Power Plant Director Current Location: Fiore Mansion Status: Alive; Chilling at the mansion. Juuuuuuuust chilling. Name: Florinia "Rini" Sevilla Gender: Female Position/Role: Onyx Ward Gym Leader, Head Instructor of Onyx Trainer's School, Head Analyst of Team Reborn Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in Agate City Status: Alive; Went off with Titania and Shelly to round up the rest of the Meteors left in Agate City to be imprisoned. Name: Shelly Citra Gender: Female Position/Role: Lapis Ward Gym Leader, Bookworm of Team Reborn Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in Agate City Status: Alive; Went off with Titania and Florinia to round up the rest of the Meteors left in Agate City to be imprisoned. Name: Amaria "Amy" Fiore Gender: Female Position/Role: Fiore Mansion Gym Leader, Water's Edge of Team Reborn, Former Holder of the Sapphire Bracelets Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in Fiore Mansion Status: Unknown; Probably went to kill herself after the battle. Name: Corey "Agent Beryl" Molinar Gender: Male Position/Role: Former Beryl Ward Gym Leader, Former Agent of Team Meteor, Former Holder of the Ruby Ring Current Location: Beryl Cemetery Status: Deceased, Fell off of Beryl Bridge in suicide. His remains were cleaned up by Shade. Name: Heather Molinar Gender: Female Position/Role: Member of the Elite Four, Guardian Angel of Ametrine City, and Team Reborn Holder of the Ruby Ring Current Location: Unknown (Most likely Ametrine City) Status: Alive; Currently holding the Ruby Ring, dropped off Shelly, who then went searching for the twins with Cain shortly after. Name: Anna/Fantasia Vanhanen Gender: Female Position/Role: Guardian Angel of Team Reborn, Stargazer, Holder of the Amethyst Pendant Current Location: Calcenon City Status: Alive; She and Noel reunited with their father, and is currently being entertained by Radomus and his costume changes. Name: Noel/Painter Vanhanen Gender: Male Position/Role: Orphanage Gym Leader, Strategist of Team Reborn Current Location: Calcenon City Status: Alive; He and Anna reunited with their father, and is currently unamused at Radomus' attempts to entertain them. Name: Charlotte Belrose Gender: Female Position/Role: Calcenon City Gym Leader, Firebug of Team Reborn Current Location: Calcenon City Status: Alive; Currently staying put after Saphira stormed off to look for Laura and Bennett. Name: Laura Belrose Gender: Female Position/Role: Former Member of the Elite Four, Botanist of Team Reborn, Holder of the Sapphire Bracelets Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in Glass Workstation Status: Alive; Currently with Bennett deleting the security footage, then going to chase after Zero. Name: Saphira Belrose Gender: Female Position/Role: Labradorra City Gym Leader, Guardian Angel of Calcenon City, Labradorra City, and Team Reborn Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in Calcenon City Status: Alive; Stormed off to look for Laura and Bennett to watch over Laura. Name: Kiki Mikael Argall Gender: Female Position/Role: Former Sensei of Apophyll Academy, Former Apophyll Academy Gym Leader Current Location: Beryl Cemetery Status: Deceased; Killed by Solaris' Garchomp on Pyrous Mountain. Victoria recently visited her grave in Beryl Cemetery. Name: Aya LaRue Gender: Female Position/Role: Byxbysion Wasteland Gym Leader, Wasteland Queen of Team Reborn Current Location: Labradorra City Status: Alive; Currently a hostage of Team Meteor in Labradorra City after saving my life from "Sirius"' Chandelure. Name: Hardy Andersen Gender: Male Position/Role: Agate City Gym Leader, Guitarist of Team Reborn Current Location: Last seen in Agate City; Currently heading to Calcenon City Status: Alive; Currently heading to Calcenon City after giving me the Geode Badge. Name: Serra Voclain Gender: Female Position/Role: Spinel Town Gym Leader, Model of Team Reborn Current Location: Calcenon City Status: Alive; Currently trying to reel her head around everything. Name: Titania "Tania" Andersen Gender: Female Position/Role: Tourmaline Desert Gym Leader, Guardian of Team Reborn Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in Agate City Status: Alive; Rounded up the rest of the Meteors in Agate City, and is currently taking them to be imprisoned. Name: Luna Hazel/"Vanhanen" Gender: Female Position/Role: Iolia Valley Gym Leader, Former Holder of the Emerald Brooch, Guardian Angel of Team Reborn Current Location: ??? Status: Alive; Currently trapped in the void after saving me. Name: Gossip Gardevoir Gender: Female Position/Role: TV Star and News Reporter of Team Reborn Current Location: ???; Last seen in Agate City briefly Status: Alive; Currently trapped within the void after she created a black hole. It turns out that the hypnosis lingered, and she is under Lin's control, as she was used to take Samson into the void. Name: Samson Alvarez Gender: Male Position/Role: Agate Circus Triumvirate Fighting Leader, Strongman of Team Reborn Current Location: ??? Status: Alive; Currently in the void after Gardevoir mysteriously appeared and sucked him into her black hole. Name: Ciel Featherstone Gender: Female Position/Role: Agate Circus Triumvirate Flying Leader, Skydancer of Team Reborn Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in Agate City Status: Alive; Currently mourning over the loss of Samson. Name: Cal Whittaker Gender: Male Position/Role: Former Pyrous Mountain Gym Leader, Former Agent of Team Meteor, Guardian Angel of Ametrine City Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in Ametrine City Status: Alive; Currently doing some things of his own. Name: "DJ Arclight", "Arc" Gender: Male Position/Role: DJ and Radio Host of Team Reborn and Reborn Nightclub Current Location: Reborn City; Most likely went back to the Nightclub after resting in the Grand Hall Status: Alive; He now wears an eye patch, but he is okay. I helped him finish taking care of the stolen Pokemon problem in Reborn City. Name: Adrienn Flores Gender: Non-Binary Position/Role: Coral Ward Gym Leader, Figurehead of Reborn City Restoration Project, Co-Administrator of the Reborn League Current Location: Reborn City; Last seen in the Coral Ward Gym Status: Alive; Currently doing some Reborn business after challenging me to a battle. Name: Taka Alcantara Gender: Male Position/Role: Former Admin of Team Meteor, Loyal Son of Solaris, Vagrant Current Location: Unknown; Most likely buried somewhere Status: Deceased; Lin finally caught up to him, and tricked Titania into killing him with her Aegislash when she thought she killed Lin. Currently is haunting me. Name: Radomus Vanhanen Gender: Male Position/Role: Vanhanen Castle Gym Leader, Grandmaster of Chess, Former Agent of Team Meteor, Former Holder of the Amethyst Pendant, Strategist of Team Reborn Current Location: Calcenon City Status: Alive; Reunited with his children, Anna and Noel, he is currently entertaining them by switching costumes back and forth. Name: Shade Gender: ??? (I usually refer as Male) Position/Role: Yureyu Power Plant Gym Leader, Mysterious Entity, Guardian Angel of Team Reborn Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in the Glass Workstation Status: ???; Not sure whether to call him alive or dead, but he guided me out of the black hole. Name: Bennett Voclain Gender: Male Position/Role: Member of the Elite Four, Former Agent of Team Meteor, Elias' Former Student, Former Holder of the Sapphire Bracelets, Lepidopterist of Team Reborn Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in the Glass Workstation Status: Alive; Currently deleting the security footage from the Glass Workstation after leaving Team Meteor. He is going to chase after Zero with Laura. Team Meteor Name: Solaris Alcantara Gender: Male Position/Role: Former Boss of Team Meteor, Direct Guardian of the Meteor, Elias' Master and Friend, Taka's Father Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in Agate City Status: Alive; Ran away after being usurped from his position by "Sirius" and finding out that his son died. Name: Lin Gender: Female Position/Role: True Leader of Team Meteor, "Champion" of Reborn (Technically) Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in Agate City Status: Alive; Left Team Meteor to fend for themselves as she took the Relic Stone and left after having Gossip Gardevoir suck Samson into a black hole. Name: Elias "El" Hazel Gender: Male Position/Role: Member of the Elite Four, Agent (Most Likely Admin) of Team Meteor, Cult Leader of Arceus Cult, Holder of the Emerald Brooch, Solaris' Servant and Friend, Former Mentor to Bennett Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in Subseven Sanctum Status: Alive; Currently holds the Emerald Brooch after taking it from Luna. Recently signed Bennett on as an Elite Four member. Name: "Sirius" Gender: Male Position/Role: Commander of Team Meteor, Executioner, Lin Loyalist, Possible Crafter of Jewelry, Former Holder of the Ruby Ring, Former Holder of the Amethyst Pendant Current Location: Labradorra City (Most Likely); Last seen in Agate City Status: Alive; Currently tying up a loose end (Solaris) after usurping leadership from Solaris. Name: "ZEL" ("Zero", Evelynn "Eve" Seijaya, and Lumina "Lumi" Seijaya) Gender: Male ("Zero"), Female (Evelynn and Lumina) Position/Role: Admin of Team Meteor ("Zero" is, Evelynn and Lumina were forced to be in Team Meteor after being merged with "Zero"), Overseer of the PULSE Project, Creator of the PULSE Project (Evelynn) Current Location: Unknown ("Zero"); Calcenon City (Evelynn and Lumina) Status: They are all alive; "Zero" is currently on his way to Labradorra City to report what happened in the Glass Workstation, while Evelynn and Lumina are in their own bodies, which were preserved and healthy, and they have now joined Team Reborn. Name: Dr. Sigmund "The Doctor" Connal Gender: Male Position/Role: Resident Psychiatrist to Reborn City, Administrator of the Reborn City Orphanage, Doctor of Team Meteor, Lin Loyalist Current Location: Labradorra City Status: Alive; Last seen taunting Saphira behind the barrier. He is likely deep in Labradorra City by now. Name: Blake Whittaker Gender: Male Position/Role: Former Ametrine City Gym Leader, Agent of Team Meteor Current Location: Unknown: Last seen in Fiore Mansion Status: Alive; Failed to take the Sapphire Bracelets with Team Meteor. Name: Terra "TERRAWR" Pierce Gender: Female Position/Role: Agate Circus Triumvirate Ground Leader, Hacker of Team Meteor, Meme Queen, Lin Loyalist Current Location: Glitch City Status: Alive; Stuck inside her own computer. She'll most likely get out eventually. Name: Fern Sevilla Gender: Male Position/Role: Reserve Gym Leader, Biggest Asshole in Existence, My Biggest Enemy, Agent of Team Meteor, Original Chosen One Current Location: Labradorra City (Most Likely) Status: Alive; Stormed out of Fiore Mansion crying after disowning his sister, said he would meet up with Team Meteor later. Name: Caitlyn "Eclipse" Fisher Position/Role: Former Dame of Team Meteor Current Location: Calcenon City Status: Deceased; Her soul was burned away by Sirius' Chandelure after she betrayed Team Meteor by shutting off the PULSE-Clawitzer. Her body is currently in bed at her father's home in Calcenon City. Name: Tara Copperman Position/Role: Former Grunt of Team Meteor Current Location: Tanzan Cove (Her grave is in Beryl Cemetery) Status: Deceased; Killed by Saphira's Dragonite. Drowned in Tanzan Cove. Turns out to be related to Simon. Neutral Spectrum Name: Falcone Gender: Male Position/Role: Ace Pokemon in My Team, Self-Proclaimed P.I.M.P. Current Location: Traveling with me. Wherever I go, he goes. Status: ???; I want to say that he is alive, but I am not really sure. One might say he looks kinda dead inside, but that might just be me, considering that he looks just as nightmarish as he did in my dream. Currently with me in Agate City. Name: "Aster" Gender: Male Position/Role: Former Ace of Team Meteor Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in Calcenon City Status: Alive; Gave Eclipse's body to her father to take care of, and left Team Meteor. Name: Simon Copperman Position/Role: Former Grunt of Team Meteor Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in the Peridot Ward Status: Alive; Left to reconsider after finding out that Tara was related to him. He left Team Meteor after she died. Current Pokemon Stats I had to level down Hydra because I didn't want him to disobey me in the battles. I did level up the rest of my team though, which is great. I figured even though I don't actually use Ditto in battle, I might as well update its level (What has the Daycare been feeding it?) Honchkrow Name: Falcone Level: 89 Moves: Sucker Punch, Brave Bird, Superpower, Roost Charizard Name: Charles Level: 89 Moves: Strength, Rock Smash Dragon Pulse, Heat Wave Empoleon Name: Pierce Level: 89 Moves: Surf, Metal Claw, Icy Wind, Agility Silvally Name: Goddard Level: 78 Moves: X-Scissor, Multi-Attack, Air Slash, Iron Head Gyarados Name: Hydra Level: 89 Moves: Dragon Dance, Ice Fang, Waterfall, Crunch Gardevoir Name: Amelia Level: 89 Moves: Calm Mind, Psychic, Shadow Ball, Moon Blast Salamence Name: Storm Level: 89 Moves: Dragon Dance, Dragon Claw, Crunch, Fly Klefki Name: Boo Boo Keys Level: 89 Moves: Double Team, Swagger, Substitute, Thunder Wave Sharpedo Name: Archer Level: 89 Moves: Waterfall, Crunch, Ice Fang, Protect Breloom Name: Tumbottttttt Level: 89 Moves: Spore, Mach Punch, Bullet Seed, Focus Punch http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/454.gif Toxicroak Name: Corey Level: 79 Moves: Rock Smash, Poison Jab, Strength, Sucker Punch http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/053.gif Persian Name: Persian Level: 67 Moves: Taunt, Power Gem Bite, Fake Out http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/064.gif Kadabra Name: Henry Level: 31 Moves: Teleport, Disable, Psybeam, Charge Beam Porygon Name: Zero Level: 60 Moves: Discharge, Lock-On, Tri-Attack, Magic Coat Lucario Name: Auriol Level: 85 Moves: Close Combat, Swords Dance, Extreme Speed, Ice Punch http://sprites.pokecheck.org/s/133.gif Eevee Name: Eevee Level: 5 Moves: Growl, Tackle, Tail Whip, Sand-Attack Gengar Name: Gengar Level: 72 Moves: Hypnosis, Confuse Ray, Dark Pulse, Mean Look Metagross Name: Megaman X Level: 79 Moves: Meteor Mash, Zen Headbutt, Grass Knot, Hammer Arm http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/119.gif Seaking Name: Lips Level: 74 Moves: Soak, Waterfall, Dive, Drill Run http://sprites.pokecheck.org/s/132.gif Ditto Name: Ditto Level: 61 Moves: Transform http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/001.gif Bulbasaur Name: Bulbasaur Level: 5 Moves: Tackle, Growl http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/258.gif Mudkip Name: Mudkip Level: 5 Moves: Tackle, Growl http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/498.gif Tepig Name: Tepig Level: 5 Moves: Tackle, Tail Whip

Chapter LXXV: Operation Freedom; Taking Back Agate City! I fly to Agate Circus, and just as I’m going past the checkpoint, I see Shelly trying to fend off a bunch of civilians trying to get back into the city. I try to talk to her, and she thinks I’m one of the civilians, as she says it’s still not safe for me to go into the city, and there are dangerous people there. She says that they’ll take care of it, but in the meantime, I should be patient. However, she realizes that it’s actually me, and she got caught up helping the guards handle all the traffic. Everyone really wants to go back to Agate now that they heard the people there are awake, but we can’t let them yet. Plus, she says that people have been fleeing the city itself with Meteor… She doesn’t think it’ll be easy to get through everyone this way, and I should try the south entrance to Agate, promising she’ll join me as soon as she can. I talk to the civilians, who are all upset that they can’t go home yet, even though they were told that they could. Some still have medications to take, and some are getting tired of being patient. Some civilians are even angry enough to say that the officers are the real problem. You know, in recent years, some might say that you’re right. Others, not so much. That’s all I will say about that. I fly to Vanhanen Castle so I can get to Route 1, and I find more civilians outside. One mentions that as soon as she woke up, Tea Meteor was in there shouting orders. She was able to get out, but many others are still inside. The little boy wants to go in there and beat Team Meteor up, but the officer tells me that Team Meteor has taken control of Agate City, and several of the Gym Leaders have entered in an attempt to defend it, but they are severely outnumbered. He tells me that I should exercise caution if I am going into the city. The young girl is talking to herself, begging her loved ones to be okay. I then head through the south gate where I find a knocked out orderly. Huh, maybe that one civilian is right… if the orderlies were disguised as officers, that is. I then go onward into the city, where I find Team Meteor everywhere. I find a few that are out cold, and I find Florinia in a 1v2 against two orderlies. She says that although normal rationale indicates significant disadvantages in 2-vs-1 scenarios, present conditions appear to be an anomaly. She believes that her chance of success is 94% and tells me that additional help is best applied elsewhere. On the bridge to the right, I find Titania facing an orderly’s Empoleon head-on with her Aegislash. The orderly fighting her says that we can’t possibly defeat all of them, and not wanting to piss Titania off, I ignore her and move onward. I get stopped by Meteor Ace Ricardo, and I defeat him with minimal effort. I head down to see that Florinia and Titania have advanced onward. I ignore Titania, who is fighting another orderly’s Heracross with her Aegislash. For some reason, I feel like there would have been more Meteors here… Ahh, that’s right. Titania scared off two of the cultists, Lyra and Ichorous, and they left town. That makes the fight easier, I suppose. Titania would have probably been in a 1v2 herself if they were still in town. I talk to Florinia, who has the opposition surrounded, as Shelly is with her too fending off against a Meteor Ace who joined the fray (which I am assuming is only the case because Saphira was the one who was abducted before). Florinia states that containment is in progress, and no threats are detected. From the looks of it, it looks like a 1v2 for Shelly, and a 1v1 for Florinia. Unfortunately, all of the houses that I see so far are locked, but the path is clear to the Pokémon Center. Inside, I find so many civilians, scared that Team Meteor will come and take them away too. After defeating Ricardo, I see that the path to the Pokemart is also open, and there I find more civilians in hiding as well. I buy some Full Restores and continue the fight. I get ambushed by Meteor Ace Antoine, who I am assuming is also here because Saphira was the one abducted a long time ago. She asks if they could have had a little more time before I showed up, but I defeat her with minimal effort as well. I heal my Pokémon again and fight Erza, one of the New World cultists. He claims that the treasure in this city belongs to the Lord and the Lord alone. I probably would have found myself in a 1v2 with him and Lyla if she was still in town. Thanks, Titania! I defeat Erza with a bit more effort, as his Ditto transformed into Falcone, so it took a bit of effort defeating him. He claims that the Lord will triumph by their power and claims that Lady Lin insists this is Arceus’ desire, therefore they are compelled to act. I then go to heal my Pokémon again, ready to face the worst to come. I find Hardy standing off against Lin, Sirius, and more orderlies, who have overwhelmed and subjugated Ciel and Samson. I also see Solaris, who is more away from the rest of the group. Hardy calls out to the Meteorheads and hopes they had a jam around here while they could, because their gig is up. Lin says that we may play with these orderlies, as Orderly David lets her through, and she starts to leave. Hardy asks here just where she thinks she’s going. Lin: “Flies need no answers, no matter how much they buzz. The only reply is a swat that follows. Solaris, see to our silence.” With her order made to Solaris, she leaves to continue searching for what she came here to find. Solaris rushes over towards the group and calls her out, telling her not to assume that her skill gives her permission to order him around. He declares that he is Team Meteor’s rightful leader, and he calls the shots. He turns to order the orderlies to fight, as Howaya, and Christina turn their attention away from Ciel and Samson to fight us instead. Hardy asks if I’ve got his back and is ready to rock them. Let’s rock their New World to dust! New World Orderlies Howaya and Christina send out Ludicolo and Beheeyem while I send Falcone and Hardy sends out Dawn-Lycanroc. Falcone Sucker Punches Beheeyem down to the ground, and Lycanroc flinches Ludicolo with Rock Slide. Christina sends out Seismitoad, but Falcone Sucker Punches it, while Lycanroc finishes both Seismitoad and Ludicolo off with Rock Slide. Howaya and Christina then send out Magneton and Elektross (Honestly surprised that it’s not a Magnezone, given how late in the game we already are). Falcone Sucker Punches Elektross, who survives, but Falcone then survives a Discharge from Magneton, who ends up knocking out its ally. Christina sends out Cryogonal, who goes down from Falcone’s Sucker Punch. Lycanroc knocks out Magneton with another Rock Slide, with Howaya sending out his Lanturn. With him now cornered, Falcone finishes the job with a critical hit Sucker Punch. However, it looks like Howaya had a Lapras up his sleeve, as he sends it out. Falcone makes sure they stay down, as he knocks out Lapras with another Sucker Punch. With Howaya and Christina’s Pokémon defeated, Hardy and I win the battle! Both orderlies predicted the outcome, and back off as Hardy celebrates the win. He tells them that while they’re turning tail, they don’t forget to set those two free and lead him to Aya. However, it is too soon to call victory, as we still have to face more of them, including Solaris. Sirius himself says as much, as one battle does not a war win. Always the suckup, Orderly John steps in front of Solaris to fight, as he requests that he allows him to fight, promising he will put us out for him. Solaris immediately orders him to stand down, confusing the poor orderly. Solaris then calls him out, saying that he is overeager, and was already a hinderance before. He declares that he will face me alone, as he walks down to face me. He believes that should be agreeable and says that we are still outnumbered. He proposes that if that spirited child (Hardy) steps out, so shall everyone else. Hardy sees that I’m always the superstar, and tells me that this one’s all mine. He tells me not to fret though, as he’s got my back. I walk over to Solaris, and he begins talking to me directly. Solaris: “When last we fought, our battle was obfuscated by noise. But I have desired a proper match with me for some time. Trevore, you must understand this: As an individual, you have my utmost respect. You uniquely have the God-given beacons of resolve and initiative, as well as the skill to enact them. A younger version of myself might have been envious of you. These are traits which I have had a drought of years to develop. Nevertheless, it is my resolve, my initiative, and my skill that has brought Team Meteor together and in the present. The world will resent our methods like the crying child resents his parents for their discipline. But ugliness is sometimes necessary to protect beauty. I wish to protect this region. Show me how you protect what is dear to you.” Solaris… You too have my utmost respect. I have said this before to Taka, but I do not hate you at all. Your goals and actions may be questionable, but after learning so much about you and your cause, I feel like you had more… righteous intentions, and not… this. It indeed has been long since we last fought, and I want to finally give you some closure. You believe that this is a tie breaker match? You see… you never even won at all against me. And I will show you here and now who the true victor is. I too wish to protect this region. Show me your truth and the world you seek to protect. Solaris sends out Staraptor, while I send out Falcone. I switch out to Boo Boo Keys while Staraptor uses Return, and Boo Boo Keys paralyzes Staraptor with Thunder Wave when Staraptor strikes with Close Combat. Boo Boo Keys confuses Staraptor with Swagger, but it knocks out Boo Boo Keys with Close Combat anyway. I switch to Hydra to try and hope it paralyzes itself, but it does paralyze again when Hydra Dragon Dances. Hydra knocks out Staraptor, and Solaris sends out Tyranitar, who summons a sandstorm with its ability. Tyranitar gets knocked out by Hydra’s Waterfall, and Solaris sends out Excadrill. It becomes a healing fight so I can outlast the sandstorm. Thankfully, Hydra outlasts it, and knocks down Excadrill with two Waterfalls. Solaris sends out his own Gyarados who Dragon Dances, then knocks out Hydra with Outrage after tanking an Ice Fang. I switch out to Amelia, so I can revive Hydra. I do, and Gyarados misses the Outrage because it doesn’t affect Amelia. It then knocks out Amelia, and I send out Falcone, who finishes off Gyarados with Sucker Punch. Solaris sends out Scizor, who goes down in one hit from Falcone’s Brave Bird. Time to get serious now. Solaris then sends out his Garchomp, who has been subjected to a PULSE2. Solaris: “Children cry because they do not understand.” Despite having his will suppressed by the PULSE2, Garchomp is Mega Evolved by Solaris, proving that even through the pain and suppression of Meteor’s machinations, Solaris has a very powerful bond with his Garchomp. However, not even that is enough, as Falcone nearly knocks out Garchomp with one final Sucker Punch. Determined to keep fighting, Garchomp survives Falcone’s attack and knocks him out with a Dragon Claw. I switch out to Storm, who avenges his mentor by striking Garchomp with a Dragon Claw of his own, and surviving Garchomp’s Dragon Claw with a Focus Sash. Ready to finish the fight, Storm strikes with one more Dragon Claw, defeating the powerful Garchomp once and for all. With all of Solaris’ strong and powerful Pokémon defeated, I win the battle! Solaris: “Adults cry because they do.” Solaris… You put up a fair fight. Admittedly, I could have just tried cheesing you like I did before, but then it would not be a fair fight. Hell, I did nearly manage to cheese you in one attempt with Boo Boo Keys paralyzing and confusing everything she could, but not even that was enough. I knew that you were serious this time, and so I gave it my all as well. Whatever happens now… I hope we both can live with the consequences. Sirius points out to his commander that he is losing his edge, and wonders if perhaps a soft bite runs in the family. Solaris turns to his subordinate and tells him that he would do well to mind his tongue. Sirius barks back that he might have done well to mind his son, but it’s a bit late for that now. Solaris moves up to Sirius and asks him just what that means, and he turns to tell him why he doesn’t ask me. After all, no one else here was witness to his final moments, which shocks Solaris horribly, as he questions what exactly happened. Sirius asks him if his win condition neglected to mention that, and Solaris demands that he explains himself. Now. Sirius questions if he shall but then admits that he isn’t sure that his commander is in a position to be giving orders here. Solaris tells him not to forget his place. Sirius: “As I see it, I understand my place a great deal better than you do yours. Consider the following. You’ve expanded your Pokemons’ strength. Your ace in the hole has her own intentions. And look around-- are these faces you know? Is this your team? Or is this the team that I acquired through Dr. Connal? Their contracts are with me—not your shambling organization.” Solaris turns to face the members he believed were part of his cause, only to realize that not one of them ever was, not even Orderly John. I knew something was odd about him! Sirius then continues his speech. Sirius: “The truth you can’t admit is, you are alone in your goals. “Protect the old world?” Who’s going to care about that? Even the core grunts are recruited under the promise of a new life. Surely you must have known this would happen. Even at the beginning, you could only chase those keys because I told you what they had become. You should have listened to that woman. In the end, it comes down to power. And you’ve blindly depended on ours for far too long. So, I ask you, “commander”, who, really, is out of place here?” With no one else to turn to and nowhere to go, Solaris just cries and runs away, with the words he uttered echoing in his mind: Solaris: “Children cry because they do not understand. Adults cry because they do.” Sirius sees this as a cowardly move, but there is no other for him. He then decides to go see if this loose end cannot be tied up, as he goes to give chase to his former commander that he usurped. Seeing an opening, Hardy takes the chance to fight off the orderlies, freeing Samson. Samson thanks him, and tells the Meteors to brace themselves, because everything they did to Ciel, they’re about to get back hundredfold. The Gym Leaders and the orderlies then fight, with Samson knocking out John who has Ciel hostage. He says that he’s got Ciel, calling her sweetie and to just hold on. Hardy fights of Christina and Ciel says that she’s afraid that if he calls her that again, she can’t be held responsible for what happens to him. Samson says that sounds like a date, but Ciel says that on second thought, Team Meteor can take him back, and she pities anyone who has to stay with these troglodytes for so long. She asks if they know black as a dominant color is sooo out of fashion, as they continue fighting. Howaya tries to grab her from behind, and she maneuvers around him. She implores that he keeps his hands off of her, and asks if his parents ever taught him not to touch the artwork. Hardy asks me to go after Lin, and Ciel says that they’ll clean up here. Samson hates to admit it, but I might be the only one who can deal with that she-devil, and he doesn’t like hitting women, but he likes what she does even less. He states that he gave her a solid one straight in the kisser and she didn’t so much as flinch. Next thing he knew, they were on the ground. He’s made dents in steel softer than that bitch, and Hardy says that steel ain’t all that anyway, tell me to go get her. Howaya runs up to fight Ciel, David fights Samson, and Christina fights Hardy again. Didn’t Hardy and I defeat two of them at least? Maybe they had more Pokémon? I use one of the two light shards to heal my Pokémon and cross the bridge. I find Titania still fighting the orderly, and I find some more civilians. One of them asks if everything will be alright, and she doesn’t know what’s going on, but she saw a woman with green hair just outright walk into the water a moment ago. She asks if this isn’t like some creepy zombie story, and with that said, I also head to the water, hopping on Hydra’s back. I climb up to the mountains that overlook what appears to be Hardy’s gym, and make my way until I find the body of water I can dive in. Hydra and I dive to the bottom, and I find a bit of items underwater. I find two paths to take, and take the east path first. I find more items, and find light I can use to get back up to the city. I find a waterfall and take it, until I find a Full Restore, but no way to get past the rocks. I head back down underwater, and take the north path this time, and find some Pokeballs, and a cavern. However, instead of a cavern, it leads me to this odd shrine, where I find… Lin. Lin: “I see. So, the gaggle above has already broken apart. And the power source we sought was never here to begin with. All this time, they were looking for something that could never have been found. And they destroyed themselves over it. Aha… Ahah… Hah—AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Hey. Don’t you think it’s funny? Don’t you think it’s funny… …How easily people break? Everyone in the world wears a stone face. Underneath, they swear they’re solid gold. Hearts of crystal, souls of steel. But no matter their face, everyone has nothing. You take something away. Their home. Their love. Something as simple as a single-colored pen. And they just fall to pieces. We are made of nothing. And surely it would take an act of God to create something from nothing.” As she speaks, the Relic Stone is being created right behind her. Lin: “Life is unfair like that.” She then somehow lifts it without even lifting a finger and even force throws me aside as she leaves with the Relic Stone in her grasp. I swear if we end up encountering Shadow Pokémon… Oh what the hell, she’s getting away! I make my way back to the surface after finding a Lucky Egg and a Super Potion at the Relic Shrine. As I return to the surface, I find Shelly, Samson and Ciel facing off against Lin, who is riding on her Hydreigon while carrying the Relic Stone without even touching it. Ciel tells her that she can’t possibly leave until the show is rightfully over, and Samson asks her to hand over whatever that big stone business is while she’s at it. Lin asks who makes demands with their cheek on the ground, as all the souls in this world insist on mercy, but there is none. She believes that a world like this cannot exist any other way, and Ciel hopes she doesn’t intend to take the moral high ground after everything she’s done. Lin: Morals are the only lies we choose to believe in for our own comfort. Such fictions have no bearing on this world. All that matters is control. Who can make the other man bow? Who can make the other one kneel? Who can make the other one disappear? And who can bring them back?” Just like that, she ends up summoning Gossip Gardevoir from the void, who ends up falling under control of the PULSE-Hypno. I thought she destroyed it! Lin: “What is lost can yet be found. What is found can be extorted. What’s extorted is forgotten. What’s forgotten is your place.” Lin then has Gardvoir create a black hole, which Samson gets in the way to try and protect Ciel. She asks what he is doing, but then he is gone in an instant. Ciel gets up, and wonders what happened and where he went. She demands that Lin tell her what she did with Samson. Lin: “Why should the sun care if the stars go out? It is still the center of its own world, unable to see past its own sheen. Shield your eyes or burn them out. It makes no difference.” Lin casts Gardevoir back into the void, and Gardevoir disappears. Lin then flies off on Hydreigon, taking the Relic Stone with her. Shelly wonders what happened, and wonders if it happened again. Ciel muses to herself, saying that of course she cared, and she always cared… Shelly wonders if it was another black hole, and that Gardevoir… it’s just like with Cain. Ciel muses that even if it wasn’t how he wanted—even if she couldn’t say it—and just what does she know. Shelly wondered why Gardevoir listened to her, and wonders why we couldn’t do anything again, and wonders if she did something wrong asking for help stopping her. Ciel turns to her, telling her that there was nothing we could do, but she wasn’t wrong to ask them. She turns away, saying that as always, she just wasn’t enough. She’s never been—she then admits that this is… disgraceful, and she should go. Ciel… Don’t go… Ciel leaves, and Shelly asks why this keeps happening. She asks me, and is still mourning over the loss of Cain, and now this… She froze up, and wonders why she couldn’t do anything. She thinks that this is all her fault, and she saw Lin trying to leave and asked Samson and Ciel for help to stop her. She wonders if she should have done it alone, or if she should have just let her go. She doesn’t know what she should have done, but Hardy walks over to us and says that there’s no way, because she would have just gotten her instead. I back up to let Hardy console her, and he’s not saying anyone’s more valuable than anyone else, but at the least, it’ll do more harm than good if she doesn’t let up on herself. He tells her that ain’t no one can blame you for not taking on something she can’t handle, so he tells Shell Bell to chin up. He tells her that the best way to honor those that ain’t with us is to not let that loss stop us from doing what we gotta. He states that the others have rounded up a bunch of Meteor’s goons and they’re taking them into the city to lock them down. They’ve got their Pokémon helping, but he can’t imagine they couldn’t use another set of hands, asking her to roll out with them. Shelly meekly complies and leaves to go help the others. Hardy tells me his sis is with them, and she may not be good for much more than sharp words most of the time, but the two of them seemed to be hitting it off earlier, her helping Shell Bell with the whole backbone thing. Hardy thinks it’ll be good for her, but states that one way or another, that just about takes care of Meteor for here. He says that it’s good to be home, and he’s gonna go hit up the townsfolk and tell them that it’s safe now. After that… He looks in my eyes, as I already know what he’s going to ask. He’s been looking forward to a battle with me ever since he saw me fight Aya, and it’s gonna feel GREAT to use his Gym again. Then we can roll back up to Calcenon and find a way to save Aya. He asks me if that sound’s good to me, and he’ll be waiting for me. He leaves, and with Agate all better, I call it a day. We’ll find a way to save everyone… I’m sure of it. But for now… It’s time to get my badge I’ve been waiting for! Trevore's End Chapter Thoughts Judging from the stuff Lin was saying, I think it is safe to confirm that this Lin that I am fighting against is the exact same Lin that was the orphan who bullied Laura and the other orphans. However, talking with her underwater makes me wonder something else... Was she also that mysterious voice I heard under Reborn City and in the void? Very odd indeed... Also, I'm hoping that Solaris will see the error of his ways and maybe try to help us in some way. Maybe we can both stop Lin and Sirius. Ciel... Samson... I'll try and reunite you two again soon! Get ready Hardy, because I'm about to rock the very core of our battle! ............................ Bit of a short chapter (except not really), but I'm still trying to get back into the groove of things. Hopefully I didn't take too long! Anyways, I hope you enjoyed reading! Stay tuned for more! Team Updates Nothing much has changed, really. Just a few mistakes I gotta fix in some previous chapters, but aside from that, I think things should be good? Team Reborn Name: Trevore Gender: Male Position/Role: Chosen One, Leader of Team Reborn, Savior of Reborn, Champion-To-Be (The people have spoken), Former Holder of the Ruby Ring, Former Holder of the Amethyst Pendant, Former Holder of the Sapphire Bracelets Current Location: Agate City Status: Alive?; I appear to be alive, but after current events, I am not so sure if I am anymore. Currently in Agate City ready to take on Hardy after defeating Team Meteor. Name: Amethyst Liddell Gender: Female Position/Role: Former Champion of the Reborn League, Former Administrator of the Reborn League, Former Leader of Team Reborn Current Location: Devon Corp. Status: Deceased; Murdered by Lin's Hydreigon after she ordered it to kill her. Her head was devoured by Hydreigon. Name: Victoria Marlow Gender: Female Position/Role: Sensei of Apophyll Academy, Reserve Gym Leader, Contributor of Reborn City's Restoration, Co-Administrator of Reborn League, Friendly Rival Current Location: Grand Hall Status: Alive; Currently oversees the League duties in the Grand Hall, such as contacting me. Currently doing paperwork as well. Name: Cain LaRue Gender: Male Position/Role: Guardian of the Children, Former Reserve Gym Leader, Singer of Team Reborn, Friendly Rival Current Location: ??? Status: Alive; He was back to his normal self, but decided to stay in the void to stop running away from his problems. Name: Julia Wilde Gender: Female Position/Role: Peridot Ward Gym Leader, Team Reborn's Explosives Director, Neo-Circuit Power Plant Director Current Location: Fiore Mansion Status: Alive; Chilling at the mansion. Juuuuuuuust chilling. Name: Florinia "Rini" Sevilla Gender: Female Position/Role: Onyx Ward Gym Leader, Head Instructor of Onyx Trainer's School, Head Analyst of Team Reborn Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in Agate City Status: Alive; Went off with Titania and Shelly to round up the rest of the Meteors left in Agate City to be imprisoned. Name: Shelly Citra Gender: Female Position/Role: Lapis Ward Gym Leader, Bookworm of Team Reborn Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in Agate City Status: Alive; Went off with Titania and Florinia to round up the rest of the Meteors left in Agate City to be imprisoned. Name: Amaria "Amy" Fiore Gender: Female Position/Role: Fiore Mansion Gym Leader, Water's Edge of Team Reborn, Former Holder of the Sapphire Bracelets Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in Fiore Mansion Status: Unknown; Probably went to kill herself after the battle. Name: Corey "Agent Beryl" Molinar Gender: Male Position/Role: Former Beryl Ward Gym Leader, Former Agent of Team Meteor, Former Holder of the Ruby Ring Current Location: Beryl Cemetery Status: Deceased, Fell off of Beryl Bridge in suicide. His remains were cleaned up by Shade. Name: Heather Molinar Gender: Female Position/Role: Member of the Elite Four, Guardian Angel of Ametrine City, and Team Reborn Holder of the Ruby Ring Current Location: Unknown (Most likely Ametrine City) Status: Alive; Currently holding the Ruby Ring, dropped off Shelly, who then went searching for the twins with Cain shortly after. Name: Anna/Fantasia Vanhanen Gender: Female Position/Role: Guardian Angel of Team Reborn, Stargazer, Holder of the Amethyst Pendant Current Location: Calcenon City Status: Alive; She and Noel reunited with their father, and is currently being entertained by Radomus and his costume changes. Name: Noel/Painter Vanhanen Gender: Male Position/Role: Orphanage Gym Leader, Strategist of Team Reborn Current Location: Calcenon City Status: Alive; He and Anna reunited with their father, and is currently unamused at Radomus' attempts to entertain them. Name: Charlotte Belrose Gender: Female Position/Role: Calcenon City Gym Leader, Firebug of Team Reborn Current Location: Calcenon City Status: Alive; Currently staying put after Saphira stormed off to look for Laura and Bennett. Name: Laura Belrose Gender: Female Position/Role: Former Member of the Elite Four, Botanist of Team Reborn, Holder of the Sapphire Bracelets Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in Glass Workstation Status: Alive; Currently with Bennett deleting the security footage, then going to chase after Zero. Name: Saphira Belrose Gender: Female Position/Role: Labradorra City Gym Leader, Guardian Angel of Calcenon City, Labradorra City, and Team Reborn Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in Calcenon City Status: Alive; Stormed off to look for Laura and Bennett to watch over Laura. Name: Kiki Mikael Argall Gender: Female Position/Role: Former Sensei of Apophyll Academy, Former Apophyll Academy Gym Leader Current Location: Beryl Cemetery Status: Deceased; Killed by Solaris' Garchomp on Pyrous Mountain. Victoria recently visited her grave in Beryl Cemetery. Name: Aya LaRue Gender: Female Position/Role: Byxbysion Wasteland Gym Leader, Wasteland Queen of Team Reborn Current Location: Labradorra City Status: Alive; Currently a hostage of Team Meteor in Labradorra City after saving my life from "Sirius"' Chandelure. Name: Hardy Andersen Gender: Male Position/Role: Agate City Gym Leader, Guitarist of Team Reborn Current Location: Agate City Status: Alive; Currently waiting to battle me, as we just saved Agate City. Name: Serra Voclain Gender: Female Position/Role: Spinel Town Gym Leader, Model of Team Reborn Current Location: Calcenon City Status: Alive; Currently trying to reel her head around everything. Name: Titania "Tania" Andersen Gender: Female Position/Role: Tourmaline Desert Gym Leader, Guardian of Team Reborn Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in Agate City Status: Alive; Rounded up the rest of the Meteors in Agate City, and is currently taking them to be imprisoned. Name: Luna Hazel/"Vanhanen" Gender: Female Position/Role: Iolia Valley Gym Leader, Former Holder of the Emerald Brooch, Guardian Angel of Team Reborn Current Location: ??? Status: Alive; Currently trapped in the void after saving me. Name: Gossip Gardevoir Gender: Female Position/Role: TV Star and News Reporter of Team Reborn Current Location: ???; Last seen in Agate City briefly Status: Alive; Currently trapped within the void after she created a black hole. It turns out that the hypnosis lingered, and she is under Lin's control, as she was used to take Samson into the void. Name: Samson Alvarez Gender: Male Position/Role: Agate Circus Triumvirate Fighting Leader, Strongman of Team Reborn Current Location: ??? Status: Alive; Currently in the void after Gardevoir mysteriously appeared and sucked him into her black hole. Name: Ciel Featherstone Gender: Female Position/Role: Agate Circus Triumvirate Flying Leader, Skydancer of Team Reborn Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in Agate City Status: Alive; Currently mourning over the loss of Samson. Name: Cal Whittaker Gender: Male Position/Role: Former Pyrous Mountain Gym Leader, Former Agent of Team Meteor, Guardian Angel of Ametrine City Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in Ametrine City Status: Alive; Currently doing some things of his own. Name: "DJ Arclight", "Arc" Gender: Male Position/Role: DJ and Radio Host of Team Reborn and Reborn Nightclub Current Location: Reborn City; Most likely went back to the Nightclub after resting in the Grand Hall Status: Alive; He now wears an eye patch, but he is okay. I helped him finish taking care of the stolen Pokemon problem in Reborn City. Name: Adrienn Flores Gender: Non-Binary Position/Role: Coral Ward Gym Leader, Figurehead of Reborn City Restoration Project, Co-Administrator of the Reborn League Current Location: Reborn City; Last seen in the Coral Ward Gym Status: Alive; Currently doing some Reborn business after challenging me to a battle. Name: Taka Alcantara Gender: Male Position/Role: Former Admin of Team Meteor, Loyal Son of Solaris, Vagrant Current Location: Unknown; Most likely buried somewhere Status: Deceased; Lin finally caught up to him, and tricked Titania into killing him with her Aegislash when she thought she killed Lin. Currently is haunting me. Name: Radomus Vanhanen Gender: Male Position/Role: Vanhanen Castle Gym Leader, Grandmaster of Chess, Former Agent of Team Meteor, Former Holder of the Amethyst Pendant, Strategist of Team Reborn Current Location: Calcenon City Status: Alive; Reunited with his children, Anna and Noel, he is currently entertaining them by switching costumes back and forth. Name: Shade Gender: ??? (I usually refer as Male) Position/Role: Yureyu Power Plant Gym Leader, Mysterious Entity, Guardian Angel of Team Reborn Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in the Glass Workstation Status: ???; Not sure whether to call him alive or dead, but he guided me out of the black hole. Name: Bennett Voclain Gender: Male Position/Role: Member of the Elite Four, Former Agent of Team Meteor, Elias' Former Student, Former Holder of the Sapphire Bracelets, Lepidopterist of Team Reborn Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in the Glass Workstation Status: Alive; Currently deleting the security footage from the Glass Workstation after leaving Team Meteor. He is going to chase after Zero with Laura. Team Meteor Name: Solaris Alcantara Gender: Male Position/Role: Former Boss of Team Meteor, Direct Guardian of the Meteor, Elias' Master and Friend, Taka's Father Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in Agate City Status: Alive; Ran away after being usurped from his position by "Sirius" and finding out that his son died. Name: Lin Gender: Female Position/Role: True Leader of Team Meteor, "Champion" of Reborn (Technically) Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in Agate City Status: Alive; Left Team Meteor to fend for themselves as she took the Relic Stone and left after having Gossip Gardevoir suck Samson into a black hole. Name: Elias "El" Hazel Gender: Male Position/Role: Member of the Elite Four, Agent (Most Likely Admin) of Team Meteor, Cult Leader of Arceus Cult, Holder of the Emerald Brooch, Solaris' Servant and Friend, Former Mentor to Bennett Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in Subseven Sanctum Status: Alive; Currently holds the Emerald Brooch after taking it from Luna. Recently signed Bennett on as an Elite Four member. Name: "Sirius" Gender: Male Position/Role: Commander of Team Meteor, Executioner, Lin Loyalist, Possible Crafter of Jewelry, Former Holder of the Ruby Ring, Former Holder of the Amethyst Pendant Current Location: Labradorra City (Most Likely); Last seen in Agate City Status: Alive; Currently tying up a loose end (Solaris) after usurping leadership from Solaris. Name: "ZEL" ("Zero", Evelynn "Eve" Seijaya, and Lumina "Lumi" Seijaya) Gender: Male ("Zero"), Female (Evelynn and Lumina) Position/Role: Admin of Team Meteor ("Zero" is, Evelynn and Lumina were forced to be in Team Meteor after being merged with "Zero"), Overseer of the PULSE Project, Creator of the PULSE Project (Evelynn) Current Location: Unknown ("Zero"); Calcenon City (Evelynn and Lumina) Status: They are all alive; "Zero" is currently on his way to Labradorra City to report what happened in the Glass Workstation, while Evelynn and Lumina are in their own bodies, which were preserved and healthy, and they have now joined Team Reborn. Name: Dr. Sigmund "The Doctor" Connal Gender: Male Position/Role: Resident Psychiatrist to Reborn City, Administrator of the Reborn City Orphanage, Doctor of Team Meteor, Lin Loyalist Current Location: Labradorra City Status: Alive; Last seen taunting Saphira behind the barrier. He is likely deep in Labradorra City by now. Name: Blake Whittaker Gender: Male Position/Role: Former Ametrine City Gym Leader, Agent of Team Meteor Current Location: Unknown: Last seen in Fiore Mansion Status: Alive; Failed to take the Sapphire Bracelets with Team Meteor. Name: Terra "TERRAWR" Pierce Gender: Female Position/Role: Agate Circus Triumvirate Ground Leader, Hacker of Team Meteor, Meme Queen, Lin Loyalist Current Location: Glitch City Status: Alive; Stuck inside her own computer. She'll most likely get out eventually. Name: Fern Sevilla Gender: Male Position/Role: Reserve Gym Leader, Biggest Asshole in Existence, My Biggest Enemy, Agent of Team Meteor, Original Chosen One Current Location: Labradorra City (Most Likely) Status: Alive; Stormed out of Fiore Mansion crying after disowning his sister, said he would meet up with Team Meteor later. Name: Caitlyn "Eclipse" Fisher Position/Role: Former Dame of Team Meteor Current Location: Calcenon City Status: Deceased; Her soul was burned away by Sirius' Chandelure after she betrayed Team Meteor by shutting off the PULSE-Clawitzer. Her body is currently in bed at her father's home in Calcenon City. Name: Tara Copperman Position/Role: Former Grunt of Team Meteor Current Location: Tanzan Cove (Her grave is in Beryl Cemetery) Status: Deceased; Killed by Saphira's Dragonite. Drowned in Tanzan Cove. Turns out to be related to Simon. Neutral Spectrum Name: Falcone Gender: Male Position/Role: Ace Pokemon in My Team, Self-Proclaimed P.I.M.P. Current Location: Traveling with me. Wherever I go, he goes. Status: ???; I want to say that he is alive, but I am not really sure. One might say he looks kinda dead inside, but that might just be me, considering that he looks just as nightmarish as he did in my dream. Currently with me in Agate City. Name: "Aster" Gender: Male Position/Role: Former Ace of Team Meteor Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in Calcenon City Status: Alive; Gave Eclipse's body to her father to take care of, and left Team Meteor. Name: Simon Copperman Position/Role: Former Grunt of Team Meteor Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in the Peridot Ward Status: Alive; Left to reconsider after finding out that Tara was related to him. He left Team Meteor after she died. Current Pokemon Stats I had to level down Hydra because I didn't want him to disobey me in the battles. I did level up the rest of my team though, which is great. Honchkrow Name: Falcone Level: 89 Moves: Sucker Punch, Brave Bird, Superpower, Roost Charizard Name: Charles Level: 89 Moves: Strength, Rock Smash Dragon Pulse, Heat Wave Empoleon Name: Pierce Level: 86 Moves: Surf, Metal Claw, Icy Wind, Agility Silvally Name: Goddard Level: 78 Moves: X-Scissor, Multi-Attack, Air Slash, Iron Head Gyarados Name: Hydra Level: 89 Moves: Dragon Dance, Ice Fang, Waterfall, Crunch Gardevoir Name: Amelia Level: 89 Moves: Calm Mind, Psychic, Shadow Ball, Moon Blast Salamence Name: Storm Level: 89 Moves: Dragon Dance, Dragon Claw, Crunch, Fly Klefki Name: Boo Boo Keys Level: 89 Moves: Double Team, Swagger, Substitute, Thunder Wave http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/319.gif Sharpedo Name: Archer Level: 71 Moves: Surf, Crunch, Ice Fang, Slash http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/454.gif Toxicroak Name: Corey Level: 79 Moves: Rock Smash, Poison Jab, Strength, Sucker Punch http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/053.gif Persian Name: Persian Level: 67 Moves: Taunt, Power Gem Bite, Fake Out http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/064.gif Kadabra Name: Henry Level: 31 Moves: Teleport, Disable, Psybeam, Charge Beam Porygon Name: Zero Level: 60 Moves: Discharge, Lock-On, Tri-Attack, Magic Coat Lucario Name: Auriol Level: 85 Moves: Close Combat, Swords Dance, Extreme Speed, Ice Punch http://sprites.pokecheck.org/s/133.gif Eevee Name: Eevee Level: 5 Moves: Growl, Tackle, Tail Whip, Sand-Attack Gengar Name: Gengar Level: 72 Moves: Hypnosis, Confuse Ray, Dark Pulse, Mean Look Metagross Name: Megaman X Level: 79 Moves: Meteor Mash, Zen Headbutt, Grass Knot, Hammer Arm http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/119.gif Seaking Name: Lips Level: 74 Moves: Soak, Waterfall, Dive, Drill Run http://sprites.pokecheck.org/s/132.gif Ditto Name: Ditto Level: 5 Moves: Transform http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/001.gif Bulbasaur Name: Bulbasaur Level: 5 Moves: Tackle, Growl http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/258.gif Mudkip Name: Mudkip Level: 5 Moves: Tackle, Growl http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/498.gif Tepig Name: Tepig Level: 5 Moves: Tackle, Tail Whip

Chapter LXXIV: The Calm Before the Storm, Preparation for the Battle of Agate! Looking around Calcenon City, I take a nice stroll to find the Vanhanen family at a bench, with Serra watching as Radomus entertains Anna by changing costumes for her. He says that lost time cannot be recovered, but better times can be found. Still, he will be beyond content to play the role of the father he hasn’t been for as long as he may, and for the time being, he must entrust the rest to me. I talk to Noel, who says that this is pointless. He doesn’t know what he expected from finding their father, but it wasn’t this. Noel is just unamused, isn’t he? I talk to Serra, who is still musing over a “happy little family”. She realizes she is having these naive thoughts again, and wonders maybe she could stand to try again, but then feels like a high schooler. I head over to the barrier, where I find Charlotte arguing with Saphira, who is FURIOUSLY pacing around, arguing with her younger sister about Laura going off with Bennett. She says that Laura being safe isn’t enough, and she should be here with us. She threatens that if ANYTHING happens to her under that boy’s watch, he will dearly regret it. I then talk to Charlotte, who’s telling her older sister that it was Laura’s choice and asks what the big deal is. She says that if she wants to prance off with some new boy toy, then they should forget her because she can. She tells Saphira to try to not have an aneurysm in the meantime. I find Shelly outside of our base, but before I talk to her, I head inside to figure out where to go from there. I find Hardy sleeping on the couch, with Titania watching over him. She says that she can’t say she didn’t try to get through to that one, but Florinia’s as stubborn as ever. Maybe someday, she’ll be surrounded by people who aren’t ridiculous. Unfortunately getting used to it didn’t work, so then there’s only one other thing to do: Stop trying. I speak to Florinia, who is still sitting on the couch, and this is what she had to say: Florinia: “In the absence of significant other developments, investigation into the past of this locale has been completed. This place was originally constructed as little more than a residential counterpart to Labradorra City. The two halves once functioned as a single city funded by the Yureyu Company to attract Trainers and host competitive events. Accordingly, the infrastructure of Labradorra is designed to accommodate things such as official matches and large-scale tournaments. However, after Reborn’s prior collapse and Yureyu’s subsequent closure, Labradorra fell into a state of neglect. The residential sector was purchased by Silph Co and rebranded to Calcenon City, while the original competitive ward has remained largely unmaintained. Perhaps this can be used to one party’s advantage.” You think that with time and tender love and care, we could rebuild Labradorra City when we take it back? I have a very strong feeling that a Battle Tower or something could be built here, or maybe have official matches and tournaments again! That would be fun! I then head back outside to talk to Shelly, who says that it’s not the same here without Cain. She asks herself why it had to happen like that, and tells me that she and Cain went to go look for Anna and Noel. Eventually, Cain found that old building, but when they stepped inside to have a look around, they didn’t see anything suspicious. However, when they tried to leave, the door had been blocked. When they were trying to figure out what to do, they suddenly felt incredibly sleepy, and the next thing she knew, she woke up surrounded by everyone inside that place. She also heard that she inconvenienced me when I went to stop Team Meteor, and apologizes for that. Really though, she just wants Cain back. She wishes she could have done something to save him, but then realizes thinking about this isn’t helping. She says she’ll go talk to someone instead, so she heads inside. I head back inside to see her trying to socialize with Titania, who sees her staring at her. She tells Shelly that if she has something to say, she should say it already. Poor Shelly apologizes, and Titania turns to ask her just what she is sorry for. Shelly stutters “nothing”, but then she says “for talking to you” like it’s a question, which Titania points it out. She asks her if she is not sure that that’s what she is sorry for, and Shelly asks “yes”, but quickly says no. Titania backs it up for her, and asks her what she is sorry for. Shelly says it is for bothering her, and Titania asks if she said she was bothered. Shelly says no, but she seems like it, which Titania says that’s because she’s always bothered. Not by her in particular unless she keeps acting like this. She then tells the timid girl that if she wants to talk, she should talk, and if she wants her to stop, she’ll tell her, saying not to go assuming things on her own. She asks her if she’s got that, which Shelly responds with yes, pleasing Titania. Titania then asks her if there is a reason she’s hanging around her, and Shelly asks if she’s talking about her. Titania responds with yes, and Shelly meekly stutters that she heard that she was interested in literature too, and she thought that maybe she must be a nice person and that they could maybe be friends. She turns away, begging her not to be ma, but Titania gets annoyed, saying she is such a child. Shelly apologizes, but Titania tells her not to. Instead, she tells her to stand up straight, and look her in the eyes. Shelly looks at her, but not in the eyes, which Titania reminds her to. She does, which Titania thinks is better. She tells her that if she wants something, she should say it straight out, and don’t break eye contact. Shelly stutters, but Titania says, “no ums”. Shelly then speaks up and says she wants to be friends and discuss lots of books with her. Silent, Titania compliments her. She tells her to do whatever she wants, but she doesn’t promise anything. This makes Shelly happy, and she has a new friend. Happy to see Shelly making new friends, I head outside and find Lumi hanging out in a corner. She greets me and asks if I think the air here is great. She says that it’s been a long time since she’s been able to stop and enjoy something like this and hopes I don’t take things like that for granted just like she has. Lumi also asks if I have talked to her sister yet as she wanted to tell me about a few things. Thanking Lumi, I stroll the city to find Eve. I find Eve next to the Pokémon Center and she greets me. She has already told some of the others, but she says there are a few things I need to know about Team Meteor. She reveals that as time went on, Zero was increasingly ostracized from the proverbial inner circle, so there is much she cannot speak to. However, she can tell me in depth about their remaining PULSE systems, as she is the one who created them. She reveals that there are four PULSE projects I must be aware of: Pulse-Mime, PULSE-Clawitzer, PULSE2 and Arc-PULSE. If I want to hear their details, I should ask her for them. PULSE-Clawitzer? I thought we at least took it offline... But what are PULSE2 and Arc-PULSE…? She asks me which PULSE I want to know about, and I start off by asking about PULSE-Mime. [Thanks to Eve’s help and my handy-dandy notebook, I am able to log and record the information that Eve provides. This will be crucial in taking down Team Meteor. All that has been provided will be recorded in Eve’s words.] PULSE-Mime: “The goal of the PULSE-Mime project was to capture and protect a large area. Originally, the resulting barrier was intended to encapsulate both Labradorra and Calcenon City, but willful ignorance afforded me the opportunity to implement some “technological limitations”, reducing its effective area to only one of the cities. I would have liked to minimize it further; however, it was difficult to implement such caveats with Zero policing our ideas. The PULSE-Mime relies on Labradorra City’s power grid to function, meaning its function has been preserved even after shutting off Calcenon’s. On a long-range scale, the PULSE-Mime’s capabilities are solely defensive; however, in close quarters it is as capable of defending itself as any Pokémon. The barrier itself can only be permeated by authorized personnel as regulated by the machine system itself. In other words, the only way to get through it will be for someone on the inside to grant us access. Unfortunately, even Lumi and I don’t qualify to pass through it, as we were sharing Zero’s body.” PULSE-Clawitzer: “The PULSE-Clawitzer was intended to serve as high-powered super long-range artillery. In tandem with the original conception of the PULSE-Mime, it would have turned the Labradorra-Calcenon area into an undefeatable weapon. Fortunately, I was able to reduce the effective power and range through a series of serendipitous “mistakes”. The attacks on Calcenon City were effectively an arms test. I am personally grateful that the damage could be minimized. The PULSE-Clawitzer was energized by Calcenon City’s power grid, meaning unless Meteor recaptures the station below, it is in-operational. However, the Pokémon itself is alive and well within the barrier and continues to suffer the system’s side effects. I am relieved that Lumi is not around to hear me advise this, but the best course of mercy for that Pokémon would be to put it down entirely.” PULSE2: “The PULSE2 is an entirely separate line of PULSE systems created for mass production and portability. When designing the PULSE2, I was permitted to make the safety of the affected Pokémon a priority. So, I am relieved to say that it is much less harmful than its predecessors. In return, it is also much less effective. Unlike the previous line, it is also capable of applying to any Pokémon, as opposed to the specific species it is constructed for. The PULSE2 does not cause mutations, but it also cannot amplify a Pokémon’s strengths to extreme levels. Its effect is twofold: First, the Pokémon’s abilities are enhanced by a small degree. This is done by effectively maximizing what would otherwise be considered effort values, exceeding the maximum limit that most Pokémon can achieve. Second, the Pokémon’s free will is suppressed. Stolen Pokémon, for example, may be controlled without fail this way. However, I believe the control function was intended as a preliminary trial for a different purpose… Nevertheless, many high-ranking Meteors have treated their Pokémon with PULSE2s by now. Please prepare accordingly.” Arc-PULSE: “The Arc-PULSE is an incomplete project combining the functions of the PULSE2 with the original line. Using the foundation of the original PULSE system, it is designed for a specific species. As you may conclude from the name, it is Arceus. However, it is more akin to a PULSE2 in that it does not require a static location, and it contains a strong function to suppress a Pokemon’s free will. I cannot fully say what effects it would produce or if it would cause mutations, since, as one might expect, Team Meteor lacks an Arceus to test it on. Further, with the demands for power, portability, and control that have been placed on the project, it requires a unique energy source. Team Meteor lacks this as well, but I understand that their movements in Agate City have been dedicated to producing such a thing. The PULSE-Hypno was originally created to put Agate to sleep and allow Team Meteor to freely search for this power source. Its hypnotic control functions were added later. Still, there is no evidence that a power source capable of fueling the machine exists at all. Since that, the Arceus, and now my technical expertise are all absent from Team Meteor, I find it is highly unlikely the project will ever be finished.” Thanking Eve for telling me all of this valuable information, I head back inside the base, where I find Florinia up from the couch. She commends my excellent timing, and reports that communication has been received form Ciel of the Agate Circus. She states that the civilians in Agate City have begun to wake up, and in response, Team Meteor has enacted a full-scale flash suppression operation. Ciel and Samson of the Circus Triumvirate are heavily outnumbered in defense of the city and its residents and have requested assistance. According to Florinia, the estimated likelihood of the scenario being a deliberate ploy to reduce resistance: 83%. Titania interrupts with “and?”, which Florinia states that a course of action must be swiftly decided. Annoyed, Titania walks up to us and tells her to go back to that last part, saying that in other words, it’s a trap. She tells Florinia that if she’s going to say we shouldn’t go, then she should just say we shouldn’t go. Florinia states that no judgments or suppositions have been made on a suggested course of action. However, significant losses have already been undertaken from the previous endeavor, which makes Shelly quietly muses over. Florinia advises discretion, which Titania calls her out on, asking her what she just said earlier. She calls out Florinia, saying that she’s just trying to hide her own emotional standpoint behind a veil of false objectivity, like always. She tells her to just admit that she’s scared if she’s scared, but she shouldn’t try to push that fear onto us. Shelly quietly asks if we’re going to go help them, which Titania answers “obviously.” However, she’ll never hear the end of it if she doesn’t bring this one along, as she walks over to where Hardy is sleeping. Shelly says that he’s been sound asleep for so long, which Titania states that if it were any less of a stupid pun, she’d say he sleeps like a rock. Annoyed, she wakes him up with her own “Wake-Up Slap”, and Hardy groggily tells her not yet, as he still has to defeat the giant metal Lugia. Titania tells him that his city’s awake, calling him a numbskull as he should be too. She “Wake-Up Slaps” him even more, and he then wakes up, telling his older sister that’s enough. Titania asks him if he heard what she just said, and he says that he did, but then realizes the scope of things when she tells him that it’s under attack by Team Meteor. Shocked, he quickly bolts out the door, shoving me out of the way and makes his way to Agate. She tells us “You’re welcome”, and makes her way out the door too, but not before telling us we should get going. She tells Rini to tag along too, and asks Shelly if she’s in. Inspired, Shelly says yeah as Titania tells her to lead on. As both Shelly and Titania leave, Florinia understands the situation. As she’s leaving, she tells me that my assistance will be appreciated as well, and that I should rendezvous in Agate City. She leaves, and with that said, I leave too. However, as I’m about to fly to Agate Circus, I notice that Saphira isn’t with Charlotte. Charlotte tells me that she’s gone again, out to find Laura no doubt. She guesses she’ll stay put here, and if Saphira gets back and she’s gone, she’s pretty sure she’ll just up and die of shock on the spot. She thanks her “mom”, and just stays put. Serra, the Vanhanens, Eve and Lumi all seem to be staying put too, so with that said, I hop on Storm and fly off to Agate Circus. Team Meteor… we’re taking back Agate whether you like it or not! Trevore's End Chapter Thoughts Meteor... we're taking Agate back! ............................ Bit of a short chapter, trying to get back into the groove of things. There's a few errors here and there, as I'm sure updating logs has its challenges. So I'll probably be correcting those! Anyways, I hope you enjoyed reading! Stay tuned for more! Team Updates Nothing much has changed, really. Just a few mistakes I gotta fix in some previous chapters, but aside from that, I think things should be good? Team Reborn Name: Trevore Gender: Male Position/Role: Chosen One, Leader of Team Reborn, Savior of Reborn, Champion-To-Be (The people have spoken), Former Holder of the Ruby Ring, Former Holder of the Amethyst Pendant, Former Holder of the Sapphire Bracelets Current Location: Last seen in Calcenon City; Currently on my way to Agate City Status: Alive?; I appear to be alive, but after current events, I am not so sure if I am anymore. Currently on my way to Agate City to help take it back from Team Meteor. Name: Amethyst Liddell Gender: Female Position/Role: Former Champion of the Reborn League, Former Administrator of the Reborn League, Former Leader of Team Reborn Current Location: Devon Corp. Status: Deceased; Murdered by Lin's Hydreigon after she ordered it to kill her. Her head was devoured by Hydreigon. Name: Victoria Marlow Gender: Female Position/Role: Sensei of Apophyll Academy, Reserve Gym Leader, Contributor of Reborn City's Restoration, Co-Administrator of Reborn League, Friendly Rival Current Location: Grand Hall Status: Alive; Currently oversees the League duties in the Grand Hall, such as contacting me. Currently doing paperwork as well. Name: Cain LaRue Gender: Male Position/Role: Guardian of the Children, Former Reserve Gym Leader, Singer of Team Reborn, Friendly Rival Current Location: ??? Status: Alive; He was back to his normal self, but decided to stay in the void to stop running away from his problems. Name: Julia Wilde Gender: Female Position/Role: Peridot Ward Gym Leader, Team Reborn's Explosives Director, Neo-Circuit Power Plant Director Current Location: Fiore Mansion Status: Alive; Chilling at the mansion. Juuuuuuuust chilling. Name: Florinia "Rini" Sevilla Gender: Female Position/Role: Onyx Ward Gym Leader, Head Instructor of Onyx Trainer's School, Head Analyst of Team Reborn Current Location: Last Seen in Calcenon City; Currently on her way to Agate City Status: Alive; Went off with Titania and Shelly to Agate City. Name: Shelly Citra Gender: Female Position/Role: Lapis Ward Gym Leader, Bookworm of Team Reborn Current Location: Last seen in Calcenon City; Currently on her way to Agate City Status: Alive; Went off with Titania and Florinia to Agate City. Name: Amaria "Amy" Fiore Gender: Female Position/Role: Fiore Mansion Gym Leader, Water's Edge of Team Reborn, Former Holder of the Sapphire Bracelets Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in Fiore Mansion Status: Unknown; Probably went to kill herself after the battle. Name: Corey "Agent Beryl" Molinar Gender: Male Position/Role: Former Beryl Ward Gym Leader, Former Agent of Team Meteor, Former Holder of the Ruby Ring Current Location: Beryl Cemetery Status: Deceased, Fell off of Beryl Bridge in suicide. His remains were cleaned up by Shade. Name: Heather Molinar Gender: Female Position/Role: Member of the Elite Four, Guardian Angel of Ametrine City, and Team Reborn Holder of the Ruby Ring Current Location: Unknown (Most likely Ametrine City) Status: Alive; Currently holding the Ruby Ring, dropped off Shelly, who then went searching for the twins with Cain shortly after. Name: Anna/Fantasia Vanhanen Gender: Female Position/Role: Guardian Angel of Team Reborn, Stargazer, Holder of the Amethyst Pendant Current Location: Calcenon City Status: Alive; She and Noel reunited with their father, and is currently being entertained by Radomus and his costume changes. Name: Noel/Painter Vanhanen Gender: Male Position/Role: Orphanage Gym Leader, Strategist of Team Reborn Current Location: Calcenon City Status: Alive; He and Anna reunited with their father, and is currently unamused at Radomus' attempts to entertain them. Name: Charlotte Belrose Gender: Female Position/Role: Calcenon City Gym Leader, Firebug of Team Reborn Current Location: Calcenon City Status: Alive; Currently staying put after Saphira stormed off to look for Laura and Bennett. Name: Laura Belrose Gender: Female Position/Role: Former Member of the Elite Four, Botanist of Team Reborn, Holder of the Sapphire Bracelets Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in Glass Workstation Status: Alive; Currently with Bennett deleting the security footage, then going to chase after Zero. Name: Saphira Belrose Gender: Female Position/Role: Labradorra City Gym Leader, Guardian Angel of Calcenon City, Labradorra City, and Team Reborn Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in Calcenon City Status: Alive; Stormed off to look for Laura and Bennett to watch over Laura. Name: Kiki Mikael Argall Gender: Female Position/Role: Former Sensei of Apophyll Academy, Former Apophyll Academy Gym Leader Current Location: Beryl Cemetery Status: Deceased; Killed by Solaris' Garchomp on Pyrous Mountain. Victoria recently visited her grave in Beryl Cemetery. Name: Aya LaRue Gender: Female Position/Role: Byxbysion Wasteland Gym Leader, Wasteland Queen of Team Reborn Current Location: Labradorra City Status: Alive; Currently a hostage of Team Meteor in Labradorra City after saving my life from Sirius' Chandelure. Name: Hardy Andersen Gender: Male Position/Role: Agate City Gym Leader, Guitarist of Team Reborn Current Location: Last seen in Calcenon City; Currently on his way to Agate City Status: Alive; Woke up and stormed off to Agate City after Titania told him it was under attack by Team Meteor. Name: Serra Voclain Gender: Female Position/Role: Spinel Town Gym Leader, Model of Team Reborn Current Location: Calcenon City Status: Alive; Currently trying to reel her head around everything. Name: Titania "Tania" Andersen Gender: Female Position/Role: Tourmaline Desert Gym Leader, Guardian of Team Reborn Current Location: Last seen in Calcenon City; Currently on her way to Agate City Status: Alive; Went off with Florinia and Shelly to Agate City. Name: Luna Hazel/"Vanhanen" Gender: Female Position/Role: Iolia Valley Gym Leader, Former Holder of the Emerald Brooch, Guardian Angel of Team Reborn Current Location: ??? Status: Alive; Currently trapped in the void after saving me. Name: Gossip Gardevoir Gender: Female Position/Role: TV Star and News Reporter of Team Reborn Current Location: ??? Status: Alive; Currently trapped within the void after she created a black hole. Name: Samson Alvarez Gender: Male Position/Role: Agate Circus Triumvirate Fighting Leader, Strongman of Team Reborn Current Location: Agate City Status: Alive; Currently fending off against Team Meteor after the civilians woke up. Name: Ciel Featherstone Gender: Female Position/Role: Agate Circus Triumvirate Flying Leader, Skydancer of Team Reborn Current Location: Agate City Status: Alive; Currently fending off against Team Meteor after the civilians woke up. Name: Cal Whittaker Gender: Male Position/Role: Former Pyrous Mountain Gym Leader, Former Agent of Team Meteor, Guardian Angel of Ametrine City Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in Ametrine City Status: Alive; Currently doing some things of his own. Name: "DJ Arclight", "Arc" Gender: Male Position/Role: DJ and Radio Host of Team Reborn and Reborn Nightclub Current Location: Reborn City; Most likely went back to the Nightclub after resting in the Grand Hall Status: Alive; He now wears an eye patch, but he is okay. I helped him finish taking care of the stolen Pokemon problem in Reborn City. Name: Adrienn Flores Gender: Non-Binary Position/Role: Coral Ward Gym Leader, Figurehead of Reborn City Restoration Project, Co-Administrator of the Reborn League Current Location: Reborn City; Last seen in the Coral Ward Gym Status: Alive; Currently doing some Reborn business after challenging me to a battle. Name: Taka Alcantara Gender: Male Position/Role: Former Admin of Team Meteor, Loyal Son of Solaris, Vagrant Current Location: Unknown; Most likely buried somewhere Status: Deceased; Lin finally caught up to him, and tricked Titania into killing him with her Aegislash when she thought she killed Lin. Currently is haunting me. Name: Radomus Vanhanen Gender: Male Position/Role: Vanhanen Castle Gym Leader, Grandmaster of Chess, Former Agent of Team Meteor, Former Holder of the Amethyst Pendant, Strategist of Team Reborn Current Location: Calcenon City Status: Alive; Reunited with his children, Anna and Noel, he is currently entertaining them by switching costumes back and forth. Name: Shade Gender: ??? (I usually refer as Male) Position/Role: Yureyu Power Plant Gym Leader, Mysterious Entity, Guardian Angel of Team Reborn Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in the Glass Workstation Status: ???; Not sure whether to call him alive or dead, but he guided me out of the black hole. Name: Bennett Voclain Gender: Male Position/Role: Member of the Elite Four, Former Agent of Team Meteor, Elias' Former Student, Former Holder of the Sapphire Bracelets, Lepidopterist of Team Reborn Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in the Glass Workstation Status: Alive; Currently deleting the security footage from the Glass Workstation after leaving Team Meteor. He is going to chase after Zero with Laura. Team Meteor Name: Solaris Alcantara Gender: Male Position/Role: Boss of Team Meteor, Direct Guardian of the Meteor, Elias' Master and Friend, Taka's Father Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in Fiore Mansion Status: Alive; Disappointed that Team Meteor failed to retrieve the Sapphire Bracelets in Fiore Mansion. Name: Lin Gender: Female Position/Role: True Leader of Team Meteor, "Champion" of Reborn (Technically) Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in Never After Status: Alive; Left Never After after tricking Titania into killing Taka with her own Aegislash, then somehow miraculously survived when she herself got stabbed by the same blade. Lin currently believes that she and I are working together. Name: Elias "El" Hazel Gender: Male Position/Role: Member of the Elite Four, Agent (Most Likely Admin) of Team Meteor, Cult Leader of Arceus Cult, Holder of the Emerald Brooch, Solaris' Servant and Friend, Mentor to Bennett Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in Subseven Sanctum Status: Alive; Currently holds the Emerald Brooch after taking it from Luna. Recently signed Bennett on as an Elite Four member. Name: "Sirius" Gender: Male Position/Role: Admin of Team Meteor, Executioner, Lin Loyalist Current Location: Labradorra City (Most Likely) Status: Alive; Currently has Aya as a hostage, and also failed to invade Fiore Mansion for the Sapphire Bracelets. Name: "ZEL" ("Zero", Evelynn "Eve" Seijaya, and Lumina "Lumi" Seijaya) Gender: Male ("Zero"), Female (Evelynn and Lumina) Position/Role: Admin of Team Meteor ("Zero" is, Evelynn and Lumina were forced to be in Team Meteor after being merged with "Zero"), Overseer of the PULSE Project, Creator of the PULSE Project (Evelynn) Current Location: Unknown ("Zero"); Calcenon City (Evelynn and Lumina) Status: They are all alive; "Zero" is currently on his way to Labradorra City to report what happened in the Glass Workstation, while Evelynn and Lumina are in their own bodies, which were preserved and healthy, and they have now joined Team Reborn. Name: Dr. Sigmund "The Doctor" Connal Gender: Male Position/Role: Resident Psychiatrist to Reborn City, Administrator of the Reborn City Orphanage, Doctor of Team Meteor, Lin Loyalist Current Location: Labradorra City Status: Alive; Last seen taunting Saphira behind the barrier. He is likely deep in Labradorra City by now. Name: Blake Whittaker Gender: Male Position/Role: Former Ametrine City Gym Leader, Agent of Team Meteor Current Location: Unknown: Last seen in Fiore Mansion Status: Alive; Failed to take the Sapphire Bracelets with Team Meteor. Name: Terra "TERRAWR" Pierce Gender: Female Position/Role: Agate Circus Triumvirate Ground Leader, Hacker of Team Meteor, Meme Queen, Lin Loyalist Current Location: Glitch City Status: Alive; Stuck inside her own computer. She'll most likely get out eventually. Name: Fern Sevilla Gender: Male Position/Role: Reserve Gym Leader, Biggest Asshole in Existence, My Biggest Enemy, Agent of Team Meteor, Original Chosen One Current Location: Labradorra City (Most Likely) Status: Alive; Stormed out of Fiore Mansion crying after disowning his sister, said he would meet up with Team Meteor later. Name: "Aster" Gender: Male Position/Role: Former Ace of Team Meteor Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in Calcenon City Status: Alive; Gave Eclipse's body to her father to take care of, and left Team Meteor. Name: Caitlyn "Eclipse" Fisher Position/Role: Former Dame of Team Meteor Current Location: Calcenon City Status: Deceased; Her soul was burned away by Sirius' Chandelure after she betrayed Team Meteor by shutting off the PULSE-Clawitzer. Her body is currently in bed at her father's home in Calcenon City. Name: Simon Copperman Position/Role: Former Grunt of Team Meteor Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in the Peridot Ward Status: Alive; Left to reconsider after finding out that Tara was related to him. He left Team Meteor after she died. Name: Tara Copperman Position/Role: Former Grunt of Team Meteor Current Location: Beryl Cemetery Status: Deceased; Killed by Saphira's Dragonite. Drowned in Tanzan Cove. Turns out to be related to Simon. Neutral Spectrum Name: Falcone Gender: Male Position/Role: Ace Pokemon in My Team, Self-Proclaimed P.I.M.P. Current Location: Traveling with me. Wherever I go, he goes. Status: ???; I want to say that he is alive, but I am not really sure. One might say he looks kinda dead inside, but that might just be me, considering that he looks just as nightmarish as he did in my dream. Currently flying with me to near Agate City. Current Pokemon Stats Since this chapter is just dialogue, nobody has leveled up. Honchkrow Name: Falcone Level: 89 Moves: Sucker Punch, Brave Bird, Fly, Roost Charizard Name: Charles Level: 88 Moves: Strength, Rock Smash Dragon Pulse, Heat Wave Empoleon Name: Pierce Level: 86 Moves: Surf, Metal Claw, Icy Wind, Agility Silvally Name: Goddard Level: 78 Moves: X-Scissor, Multi-Attack, Air Slash, Iron Head Gyarados Name: Hydra Level: 90 Moves: Dragon Dance, Ice Fang, Waterfall, Crunch Gardevoir Name: Amelia Level: 79 Moves: Calm Mind, Psychic, Shadow Ball, Moon Blast Salamence Name: Storm Level: 86 Moves: Dragon Dance, Dragon Claw, Crunch, Fly Klefki Name: Boo Boo Keys Level: 88 Moves: Double Team, Swagger, Substitute, Thunder Wave http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/319.gif Sharpedo Name: Archer Level: 71 Moves: Surf, Crunch, Ice Fang, Slash http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/454.gif Toxicroak Name: Corey Level: 79 Moves: Rock Smash, Poison Jab, Strength, Sucker Punch http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/053.gif Persian Name: Persian Level: 67 Moves: Taunt, Power Gem Bite, Fake Out http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/064.gif Kadabra Name: Henry Level: 31 Moves: Teleport, Disable, Psybeam, Charge Beam Porygon Name: Zero Level: 60 Moves: Discharge, Lock-On, Tri-Attack, Magic Coat Lucario Name: Auriol Level: 85 Moves: Close Combat, Swords Dance, Extreme Speed, Ice Punch http://sprites.pokecheck.org/s/133.gif Eevee Name: Eevee Level: 5 Moves: Growl, Tackle, Tail Whip, Sand-Attack Gengar Name: Gengar Level: 72 Moves: Hypnosis, Confuse Ray, Dark Pulse, Mean Look Metagross Name: Megaman X Level: 79 Moves: Meteor Mash, Zen Headbutt, Grass Knot, Hammer Arm http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/119.gif Seaking Name: Lips Level: 74 Moves: Soak, Waterfall, Dive, Drill Run http://sprites.pokecheck.org/s/132.gif Ditto Name: Ditto Level: 5 Moves: Transform http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/001.gif Bulbasaur Name: Bulbasaur Level: 5 Moves: Tackle, Growl http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/258.gif Mudkip Name: Mudkip Level: 5 Moves: Tackle, Growl http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/498.gif Tepig Name: Tepig Level: 5 Moves: Tackle, Tail Whip

Chapter LXXIII: Sun-Kissed Truths Within the Light! ???: “Unbelievable…” As soon as I wake up, I see that the whole room is a wreck. Given the big, gaping hole in the middle of the room, I assume that a black hole was made and took not only Cain and I, but the PULSE-Hypno and possibly Zero, Bennett, and Laura as well. Oddly enough, I cannot find Falcone. I look to his Pokeball, only to see that he is inside. Was it all… a dream? I find Elias standing in front of me. Elias: Unbelievable… Amidst everything, look who it is once again. Are you… yourself, Trevore? Me: I have been asking myself that exact same question for a while now, and to be honest with you, I am still not sure if I am myself. Elias?: Well that is not something I was expecting… Clearly, you are still not yourself if you are speaking… The Trevore that we know never seemed to speak… Please, don’t be alarmed. It is only me. I recognize this is a somewhat unfortunate visage for you to return to… So, allow me. He then reveals himself as Radomus. He says that perhaps I would remember him better this way, and if I would be so kind, I should pay no mind to his appearance before, as it is one of his more esoteric headpieces. Perhaps he can explain in time, but for now, he asks Serra if he has seen me return. He says that not all is lost after all, not for good. Serra can see that, but too much has been. Radomus tells me that they aren’t doing so well, and this requires some damage control. He dresses up as Nurse Joy, announcing that Nurse Rajoymus is on the case. He doesn’t promise to have medical qualifications, but he does promise to help as best as he can. Serra wonders who’s ever heard of a male Nurse Joy, and Radomus tells her that we don’t discriminate here in the healthcare industry, and no one heard of anything until it was invented, so we should not be too quick to dismiss new developments. Serra tells him that the new developments have dismissed themselves, and she should’ve known, as this is the only way things go. Radomus tells her that she certainly can choose to believe that if she is happier doing so, but suspects she is not. Serra says of course she’s not, and no one would be happy knowing that they’ll lose everything sooner or later, and at least, this way we don’t get hurt. Radomus disagrees, saying that she is hurt all the same. She is only taking on that pain now as opposed to later, and with no guarantee when or where “later” might arrive, she bears an awful lot of wounds in the meantime. He wonders if that is truly worth it, and Serra takes a step back, asking what about him, if he’s upset over losing her, no… over both of them. Radomus says of course he is, but for better or worse, he is a veteran when it comes to losing “hers”. One might say he’s been bearing an awful lot of wounds through some meantimes, and another might say we very often tell others the advice we ourselves need to hear. And yet, another might say that it is better to focus on those whom we still have. For instance, saving that girl was rather heroic of her, and this pity doesn’t suit her triumph. Serra asks what triumph, and laments that she couldn’t stop them, and what’s broken can’t be fixed. She clearly thinks it can’t be replaced either and there’s no going back. Radomus disagrees, stating that I have come, and who knows if another yet might. He believes that they are being rude to their new arrival, as I must be quite confused by now. He explains that he had been here and there before Luna informed him she had been contacted, and had told him that a “friend” had summoned her to this place. He thought it curious, so he offered to escort her, and that is how they came to be here… Route 4, outside of the Glass Workstation… Radomus is standing over the opened entrance that Hardy and I had previously made and is ready for an adventure with Gossip Gardevoir and Luna. He analyzes that the elevator has a cut cable with frosting and sprinkles of glass all over it. Luna says that she’ll wait for supper, and Radomus agrees, saying that one would need to be mad to climb down through this. Gardevoir takes it that he’s going immediately, and Radomus says he just might. Serra arrives, wondering what Gardevoir is doing out here. She is also surprised to see Luna, and wonders what she is doing here. Luna asks her how she is doing, addressing her as “Mother”, and Serra assumes that the person with them must be Radomus, based on the strange hat. Radomus introduces himself as Radomus M. Vanhanen, to be precise, and while his hat resents her words, he, on the other hand, is honored to make her acquaintance. He says that he has heard much about her, and her likewise. Gardevoir turns to ask Luna if she is unwell, asking if she is crying. Radomus and Serra turn to face her, and Luna says that she is perfectly fine, and there is no need to worry about her. She is just very… happy. She is happy to have both of them back, and Serra wonders why. Radomus asks Miss Volclain what brings her to these remote parts, and Serra says “parenting”. Radomus tells her that she’s come to the right place, and she didn’t mean what he was implying, but supposes that is the case. Gardevoir says that we finally have the whole family together, which is a wonderful, but shocking, turn of events. Radomus stays silent but asks if he would be right in deducing that this magnificent Gardevoir was the one who directed her to this place. Gardevoir denies it, but Serra says that he would be right. Gardevoir continues to deny the slander, and Luna asks if she was the one who arranged this rendezvous. Gardevoir continues to deny the audacity to imply such a thing and says she could faint on the very spot. Luna addresses her, who pretends to faint, but Luna thanks her instead sincerely. Radomus asks Serra what her reason is, and she says that she needs to find her son to which Radomus says that should he be here, they shall find him. He asks if she does not think it wise to go together, and Serra knows better than to count on others staying. Luna gets concerned about Serra, and Radomus asks if even if it be unwise, if she does not think it kind. Serra silently understands, saying that she will go with them all. Gardevoir celebrates that Serra has joined the party, and Luna doesn’t wish to be an inconvenience, but appreciates her adoptive mother’s support. Serra wonders what she has gotten herself into now, which Radomus replies something messy, and something wonderful. Serra tells him to at least take her out to dinner before that but supposes that he might have a certain amount of charm, were it not for the goofy hat. Gardevoir gets jealous, saying that she may have set the two up, but tells them not to forget that her Master belongs to her. Radomus assures Serra that were it not for the goofy hats, he would have nothing at all, which Serra agrees, though supposes he’s got a step over her after all. Luna turns to her mother and tells her not to say things like that now, as she knows very well how much loss she’s felt throughout her life. But unless it can somehow be changed, there is no use in lamenting that which they cannot have in favor of appreciating that which they can. Serra asks if they aren’t losing sight of the situation here, stating that they’re only working together, and it’s not like they’re all about to be a happy little family forever or something, though Gardevoir suggests that depends on who’s asking. Serra also wonders what exactly they are all doing up here, which Radomus responds with “parenting”. Luna responds that she had received a summons to this place from her dear friend, Shade, and she simply had to answer it. Radomus says that they were just assessing the viability of the glass pit of death that Serra sees before her as an entrance. Serra says that ‘Glass pit of death’ sounds like it’s about her speed and takes a look at the hole. She notes that it’s not just glass, and there’s ice too. Gardevoir is shocked she can tell from such a height, and Serra asks her who she thinks she is. She also notes that the ice hasn’t melted yet, and whatever happened here, happened recently. Gardevoir is surprised that the plot thickens, and it seems like they’re even less alone than they thought. Luna says that if they may be of some service to whomever is responsible for this, then they shall make haste. Serra is sure that there must be a less destructively created entrance, which Gardevoir says they shall scout out and find the entrance. Radomus turns his hat, and says that they can do it, or his name isn’t Ash Ketchum. Dumbfounded, Serra asks who, and Luna tells her master (or father? I want to think Gardevoir’s supposed to say this, not Luna, but that’s besides the point) that his name isn’t Ash Ketchum, to which he says even that can’t stop them, and then they all find the entrance. After the flashback, Radomus tells me that they found an elevator for open use in the building nearby, and so they made their way through the factory with little difficulty to which he presumes thanks, in part, to me. Soon they arrived in this room, where they saw… Flashback: Glass Station, inside the Atrium… Radomus, Gossip Gardevoir, Serra, and Luna all make a dazzling entrance. They witness Bennett ordering me to give the Sapphire Bracelets to Volcarona, and while I hand over the Sapphire Bracelets, Gardevoir spots me. Volcarona brings the Sapphire Bracelets to Bennett, who thanks it, while Radomus suspects that I am not quite the one they know. Serra calls out to Bennett, and he wonders why she had to come here too. Serra tries to tell him that it was for him, but she notices that his hair oddly looks better. How ironic, considering he once said that he had no time for perms… Bennett is aware, thanking her, but telling her to go, saying that he doesn’t wish for her to get dragged into this. She tells him that he should’ve thought of that before he went and joined up with a terrorist organization, which he denies, stating that firstly, they’re more of a religious organization than a terrorist one. Secondly, he also doesn’t approve of everything they do; he’s just doing a few jobs for them until he’s paid his dues. Serra responds by saying that he’ll be paying his dues for a while yet when they’re out of here, and tells him to come with them or he’s grounded for the next forty-five years. Bennett tells her to make it fifty, as he’s not coming home. He tells her that she can’t treat him like a child forever, but notices that the lights are flickering, as he asks Zero what is going on. Zero tells him that it’s just a momentary dip in the power, and also doesn’t think it’s anything to worry about. Radomus tells Bennett that he may not a child, but asks if his actions are truly becoming of an adult. Bennett asks him about his actions, but then cringes at the sight of Radomus’ mask. He apologizes, but says that he cannot for a second take him seriously with that ridiculous mask on, which Serra agrees that she told him it was awful. Radomus states that not all hats are created equal, but that doesn’t mean they deserve any less respect. Bennett then asks Serra how she manages to make every new boyfriend weirder than the last, and she tells him not to get the wrong idea. Flustered, Gardevoir runs up and tells her that she should already know that her Master is vigorously taken. Serra asks her why she has to phrase it like that, but Bennett turns to tell Gardevoir that it’s been a while. She says that it hasn’t been long enough, and he doesn’t fault her for feeling that way. He tells them to understand that he is no longer the same person they once knew, and would much rather everyone let the past go, but he understands that won’t be possible. He turns to Luna, emphasizing that especially for her. Luna begs his pardon, as he offers his sincerest apologies for how he acted before, but she need not accept them, as there would be little point in doing so anyway. He says that he disrespected her by treating her as an object before a person, and there is no excuse for this. The power flickers again, as he asks Zero if the PULSE is using too much power or something. Zero starts to mentally break down again, reporting that the energy readings appear to be within acceptable levels, but the stupid thing just keeps power cycling for some reason. He also says that it doesn’t seem to have interrupted its hypnosis, so he tells him not to worry, and “they’ll” continue to analyze it. Zero tells him not to hesitate if he wants “them” to use me to grind them into DUST, and Radomus points out that man seems mildly unwell. Bennett tells Zero that they only need to subdue them, not do anything drastic. Zero takes “subduing them” as “grinding them into DUST” and asks me if I would be so kind. I turn to face my “foes”, and Bennett tells Zero that’s not what he meant. Luna understands the situation, and Serra sees that they have my hypnotized. Gardevoir sees that the PULSE back there is the source, and Luna says that there is only one thing they must do, which is defeating me in order to free me. Radomus notes that they were wise to seize me as their defensive line, given that I have bested all of them at some point. Gardevoir notes that they can’t defeat me all at once, but Luna asks her “Master” if there was something he wished to do, and requests for her to begin. Bennett tries to talk to her, but she tells him to be silent as the power flickers again. She tells him that he’s claimed to have changed, and he has chosen his side, but if he is genuine in his prior assertions, then he should do what it is he set out to do for himself now. Bennett wonders if that means that he truly respects her as a person, he need not take pity on or spare you as an enemy. He states that it was never his intention for it to come to this, but so be it. He declares that he will cut the ties himself as he orders me to defeat Luna. I then battle Luna and defeat her effortlessly as she takes a step back. She sees that this was the only natural outcome, and Zero says that there is NO standing up to them anymore, as the power flickers again. He says that with me on their side, they might as well be invincible. Bennett stays quiet, and Luna asks if Zero is so sure of that, as her only role here is to soften me enough for her parents to overcome. The flickering continues as she declares that they will triumph as a family. She takes another step back, allowing Radomus, Serra, and Gardevoir to step in. Gardevoir tells her not to worry, and even through me, there’s no way they’ll lose to these creeps. Radomus agrees, saying that it’s their turn. He offers Miss Volclain the honor of this battle, and she states that the last time a man asked her that, he left the arena crying. The power continues to dip, and Radomus says that’s a risk he’s interested in taking right now, with Serra hoping he can satisfy. Bennett tells his mother that he’s going to be sick here, but the situation is stacked. He tosses me some Full Restores, and Bennett tells Zero to actually do something already. Zero states that’s my cue and tells me to go GET THEM. Once again, I defeat Radomus and Serra effortlessly under Meteor’s control and they take a step back, wondering what I am made of. Radomus suspects that is providence, and Luna sees that in the end, it still hasn’t been enough. Bennett deduces that I perform even better than he expected and realizes that he underestimated that woman. Zero boasts that it’s all thanks to his PULSE but tells himself (as Eve) that “she” was the one who did the work, but “Lumi” says that he helped a lot too. Bennett asks Zero what part of this he is proud of, and says that none of this was necessary, as he could have just put them to sleep from the start. Zero meekly says that this was helpful to test, but Bennett tells him not to speak. He says that the only thing that’s been tested is his willingness to indulge, and Zero apologizes, saying he doesn’t understand, but Bennett says that he’s just been enjoying puppeteering me around as an object for his own frustrations on them. Zero tries to deny this, but Bennett states that nothing is gained by battling now when they’ll just put them to rest anyway. Zero tries to tell him what he said, but Bennett explicitly states that he told him to actually do something; not to waste time and jeopardize the PULSE’s security in a 1-vs-2 scenario. He states that he will take responsibility for the battle with Luna, but this fight served no other purpose than to stroke Zero’s own ego. Zero tries to say that he just wanted to make sure that I was fully under their control, but the power flickers as Bennett tells him that he wanted to feel that control. He assumes that’s because he’s lacked autonomy over his own body for so long and asks if he’s wrong. Zero becomes silent, and Bennett states that he read his file, revealing that he was just a grunt before joining with those girls, and not an effective one either. He states that they were Zero’s only chance to stand out, which is why he clings to them even now, and the kind of behavior he’s demonstrated today exemplifies his incompetence. Bennett coldly tells him that he let his emotions get in the way of his outcome, and until he learns to set ambitions aside and truly focus on himself and his goals, he will never change. Serra asks if the missionary taught him that, and Bennett denies it, saying that man has done little for him than place him in footsteps his feet are not fit to fill, and even now, he understands that he cannot hope to fully live up to the title of Elite Four. In realizing this, he learned to step back and take a more serious approach to self-improvement and believes the results should speak for themselves. Serra tells him that the results don’t speak louder than him still sitting on the wrong side of the coin, in which he asks if it is wrong to return one’s debts. The power flickers again, and Radomus tells him that the end of a means does not make its meaning end. He questions Bennett if he is sure he is not running from his own choices. Bennett tells Zero that this has dragged on for far too long already, and if he truly wants to make himself useful, he should put them all to sleep already so they can move on. Zero quietly obeys and says that they’ll all be out of the way for good now. Gardevoir tells him that he won’t, as she walks forward. Luna sees that Gardevoir is already injured from that fight, and there is no need to push herself further. Gardevoir tells her that they would put Master to sleep, toss him aside and never let him wake up again, maybe dispose of him outright after what he did. She vows that she will never, ever let that happen, as she begins to make a large black hole. Serra wonders what she is doing, and Luna states that Gardevoir are fiercely loyal to their Trainers, and it is said that they will do anything in their power to protect their Trainer, even if it costs them their own life. Radomus tries to stop Gardevoir, which she tells him to not even try to stop her, as this is what she needs to do. For him. Radomus tries to talk her down, suggesting that rather than doing something dramatic—though he knows she is such a fan of that—they should have faith in the world and their other companions. Gardevoir snaps, asking who is left, and who could even stop me. She asks who won’t just be put to sleep, and Luna begs her not to do it, but Gardevoir says that this is the only way, and she’ll destroy the machine altogether, declaring that this is her purpose The power flickers even more, and Radomus tells her that this is not her purpose, but Gardevoir tells him that it is. She reveals that to make sure he lived on—all those years ago, this is what she asked her to do. I’m guessing that means Zina, Radomus’ wife? Radomus tries to speak, but Bennett promises to Gardevoir that no harm will come to her master, and she has his word. Gardevoir rejects his promise, asking if he thinks they can believe him after everything, and he says that he will sleep, and nothing more. When everything is over, he will wake. The power flickers as she calls him a liar, saying that after what he’s done to Luna and me, and what Team Meteor intends to do after this, he wants to make allowances now, and refuses to believe that. She says that no matter how strong that PULSE may be, she can erase it altogether. Bennett calls out to Zero, and Gardevoir promises to set this right. Bennett orders Zero to let Cain go and seize her before it’s too late, and Zero quickly tries to reconfigure the PULSE’s directives. “Master—Whatever happens, please remember, I will always love you more than she, or anyone else, ever could.” Gossip Gardevoir Bennett yells at Zero, and Zero says that he’s got it as right as the black hole begins to spiral out of control. Zero wonders if they are too late, and Bennett notices the spiraling energy that is out of control. He tells everyone to get out of here, and Serra asks about me and the others. Bennett says that there’s no time, and tells Volcarona to go already. Volcarona quickly moves as I get sucked into the black hole. Bennett grabs Laura’s sleeping body, and pulls her out of harm’s way, while everyone else moves out of the way of the black hole as well… except Luna, who actually walks towards it. “If you have ever walked into a class late, then you will know what it is like. Heads turn, eyes peel, you think of a thousand things that they did not but feel them all the same. In that moment, you are the sole star in the sky. And they are trying to sleep. Expectation and anxiety are frequent guests at an otherwise unplanned tea party, and while their sugar sits untouched, the sun is setting far too slowly. Never soon enough, it will be time for them to go along their way. They will retire for the evening, home to their wives, to their children, children who grow tired, children who grow up asleep. But still, you must peel their eyes. There comes a time in every child’s life where they must lay down their teaspoon, pinch the corners of a fabric, and pull the tablecloth right away. Enough, she says and follows the lights out. When there is only one path, there is only one way to go. And when, in the darkness, the path cannot be seen at all, then you are free. For now, the time has come for me to follow my own infinity. Farewell, Mother. Farewell, Father. It has been like a dream.” Luna Glass Station Atrium, after the destruction… Zero quickly moves down to see the destruction of the place, and he breaks down again. He paces around, questioning why this happened, and wonders why, but then realizes it must have been control, or probably incompetence. He laments that this is always how it was, and mutters that best is not good enough. Bennett tells him that he already told him why, and Zero asks what they should do, and tells “Eve” to tell him what they should do, but Bennett tells him to report back to Labradorra, saying that Lin will want to know what’s happened. He says that he’ll take the Bracelets and finish from here, which Zero understands that as long as they have the Sapphire Bracelets, it’s okay. He says that she won’t be mad, but wonders if she will be, which Bennett orders him to go, which Zero obeys and rushes out the door. Bennett laments the loss of Gardevoir and is sorry that it had to come to this. He then quickly rushes over to where his mother is and asks if she is alright. She sarcastically responds that she’s felt never better, and Bennett is relieved. He asks where Luna is, asking what happened to her, which Serra tells him that Luna stepped into that black hole on her own. Bennett is shocked and Radomus asks him if this is the end he hoped to achieve. Bennett tells him to shut up, as he doesn’t want to hear it from someone who couldn’t even control his own Pokémon. Radomus asks him from whom would he prefer to hear it, as he puts on an esoteric Elias disguise, asking if he is the only person he listens to. Bennett tells him not to kid him, saying that he and Elias used each other, and nothing more. Bennett has no respect for Elias’ beliefs or his goals, but Radomus tells Bennett that he enacts them all the same, which Bennett responds with little alternative. Now awake, Laura moves over to hear what’s going on. However Bennett does realize now that Radomus mentions it… that he can disappear from here. He muses that Meteor would conclude he was lost in the damage, and he believes that he can break free of this now. He only wonders why it had to cost Luna, and he thanks Gardevoir. He turns to tell his mother that she may rest assured that he will not meddle with this group again, but she tells him that he’s still grounded. Bennett is fine with this as he’s still not coming home, needing to destroy the surveillance footage here. Radomus asks of his cohort, mentioning that he’s set to make a report. Bennett realizes what a fool he is, saying that he has to stop Zero immediately. Right before Bennett bolts out the door, he realizes that Laura is awake and is glad to see that she is safe. He then apologizes profusely for what has happened and gives her the Sapphire Bracelets after hearing that they once belonged to her family, urging her to take them. Laura doesn’t understand what’s going on, but he says that there’s no time and he has to hurry. As he tries to leave again, she offers to help him. He turns to her, believing that her confusion is apparent. He tells her to listen, as he says that it’s because of him that she lost her position as a member of the Elite Four. He reveals that Elias created a false notice of termination, and then they hypnotized her to handwrite the letter of resignation, allowing him to then take over her spot. He is truly sorry for what has happened, but right now he must go. He tries to leave again, and she asks if this means she can’t help. Bennett turns to face her again and tells her that she is a deeply concerning person. He puts it more simply as he’s been her enemy and there is no reason for her to help him. He moves closer to the door, as she believes that there is a reason to help him. Bennett turns to hear what she has to say, and she asks if people have to be defined by their flaws and mistakes. He then responds that even if they are not defined by them, they cannot just ignore them. Laura understands that he must have done some bad things, but she also understands that he’s doing his best to change and if she can b e of any help, she would like to. Bennett realizes he sounds just like Serra (or Luna? I’m not quite sure here) and cringes. Laura tells him that she has two sisters, and they aren’t particularly spotless either, nobody is. Still, she’s learned that in order to survive, they have to work together no matter what. Bennett concedes defeat, telling her to do whatever she wants. He also tells her that there’s a somewhat disheveled man in black currently going on foot from here to Labradorra, asking if she can catch him. Laura tells him that if they can change the weather, her Pokémon should be able to outspeed anyone, declaring she can do it. Bennett says he’ll destroy the security footage here and meet up with her, and he’ll see if he can bring some food. Despite Meteor’s systems, she must be starving after sleeping for so long, and they can work out the details with the Elite Four on the way as well. Laura tells him that sounds wonderful, and Bennett says it’s a deal, which they leave together quickly. Sounds like a lovey dovey couple just waiting to happen, just hearing about it! Serra muses so much for a happy little family, as she’s lost Luna, Gardevoir, Cain, and even me. To her, everyone always disappears, but Radomus tells her not to make a bad situation worse by exercising its extremes. That, however, is the moment where Shade and I appear, Shade dragging me down to earth, which Radomus is in disbelief. End Flashback Radomus ends the flashback, and tells me that he doesn’t know by what means or madness Shade pulled me back into this world, but it appears that I have business that I am not yet permitted to quit. He asks, if he may be so bold, how it was on my end that I managed to return. I tell him that Luna showed me the way, and Serra is shocked. Radomus deduces that there are still miracles that defy our understanding and asks Miss Volclain if she will still hold her wounds close. Serra doesn’t know what to count on anymore, maybe nothing, which Radomus is happy to see she’s getting it. He says we should presume to hope Luna will be back one day, after all, we never know who will stroll through the door next, with everyone always coming and going, and coming right back… as Anna and Noel enter the destroyed room. Anna is happy to see that I made it back, not that she doubted Nostra or anything, and Serra wonders where these kids came from. Anna is shocked to see Serra, and asks if she’s okay, asking what happened. Serra is confused, but Anna sees cracks on her skin, and asks her if she needs help. Serra questions the cracks on her skin, and wonders if she’s getting wrinkles again. Anna corrects her, and says that they’re actual cracks, pointing out where they are. Serra tries to say that she doesn’t understand, but Noel tells her not to worry about it, explaining that Anna always sees things other people don’t. Serra sarcastically says that seems safe, and Anna tells her brother that it’s not always. Serra asks them what they are doing here, stating that this isn’t a place for children. Anna corrects her, saying that if this wasn’t a place for children, then why would they be here, which is exactly what Serra was asking. Noel turns to face Radomus and says that they are here for him. Anna jumps for joy, says that Nostra made them sleep so that the poor Hypno couldn’t. She turns to face Radomus as well, saying that they came to meet him. Anna says hi to him and compliments on his cute hat, but then she asks if he has been crying, but he tells her not anymore. He stares at her, saying that she really is just like her, and tells the twins to come over to him so he can embrace them in a hug. Serra is shocked, and wonders if they’re related to him, and Anna reveals that they are in fact, Radomus’ children. Anna sarcastically questions like everyone didn’t see that coming, and Serra didn’t really know how she would have come to that conclusion, having just met them all. Anna apologizes to Radomus for keeping him waiting so long, and he accepts the apology, saying that it is so very, very alright. He is just so happy to see them again and sees that they have both gotten so big. When he last saw them, they were so tiny, and if anyone should be sorry to keep someone waiting, it’s him. He tells them that they both deserved so much more, and Anna forgives him, saying that Nostra told them this is the only way it could have happened. Radomus does know how that is and is relieved that she still has Nostra. Anna jumps for joy, saying that she would never willingly let go of something he gave them. Radomus sees that Noel still has the Cleffa, which Anna corrects him, saying his name is Nomos. Radomus says hello to Nomos, saying it’s nice to meet him. Noel says that Nomos says “hi”, and Anna tells Noel to tell Radomus everything Nomos says, not just the first part. Radomus is surprised to hear Anna and Noel’s new names, saying that those are not the names that their mother chose for them. He reveals that Noel and Anna’s names were Painter and Fantasia respectively, which Anna says that those are such cool names. Radomus says that she always had some flair about her, but when he had to let them go, he purposely withheld their names so there would be no way they could find them. Noel asks who is “they”, in which Radomus reveals “Team Meteor”. Anna asks if he will tell them why Team Meteor was after him, which he obliges. Radomus: “It is not a simple story… but I will say it as clearly as I can. Mistakes are lessons waiting to be learned, and some might say I have been very well educated indeed. During one such lesson, a certain person helped me understand that particular objects could be very dangerous in that group’s possession. So, I did what I had to, and stole those particular objects. In order to disguise their origin, I asked a close friend to fashion each of them into jewelry. Jewelry was a passion of his back then, but he was unprepared for the energy those keys held, and one of them broke in half. He was able to recover it, and he did fantastic work with the others, so I gave him one of the finished pieces as thanks. And with the others, I sought out buyers. In particular, I searched for strong Trainers who would be able to effectively defend the pieces, should Meteor try to recover them. Caroline and Monty were the first. With two Gym Leaders together, I felt certain they would be safe. They chose the Sapphire Key to match their eldest daughter’s name. Next was Mr. Molinar. He chose the Ring for his engagement. And the last one I entrusted to the beauty who showed me the light. That was your mother. And so, I reinvented myself with a new name, a new personality, and a new history. Trevore, I hope you will forgive me for deceiving you. My wealth has never come from my success as a chess player. It came from the sale of those Keys, and a few extra digits taken from Meteor’s coffers. Fantasia, Painter, I always hoped to be able to fulfill your mother’s dream of living in a castle.” Anna: “That’s so cool!” Radomus: “I do not defend thievery, but I daresay it was a better use of the money than they would have found for it. And, for a time, she was happy. I thought it would all end happily, but it turns out “happily ever after” just means the next story hasn’t started yet. Team Meteor learned of what I had done, who I was, and where the Keys were. And so, it began anew. Your mother was a walking miracle. But for better or worse, people often outlive their miracles. After her disappearance, I was scared, above all else, for both of your safeties. I didn’t want any harm to come to you, so I had to make sure you didn’t get mixed up with them. And just look how that turned out.” Anna forgives him, understanding that he was just doing his best. Radomus wonders whether it was right or not, but then decides to give Anna the Amethyst Pendant back, surprising her that he had it. She tells him that she was so sad after it was taken, and she was so sad that she got sick and almost died of sadness. Noel asks why he gave it to her, and Radomus admits it was not one of his better plays, as he was hoping Team Meteor would never find it if it was with them, but instead, it gave them cause to seek them out. Perhaps sentimentality got the better of him, which Anna repeats whether that was right or wrong. Noel shakes his head and asks why he gave it to her and not him and asks why Anna is the one that’s always special. Radomus goes quiet, and Anna offers the Amethyst Pendant to him, saying he can keep it. Noel declines it, saying it’s okay. He says he doesn’t want it, he just wanted to know, telling Anna that she deserves it more than he does, and Anna says it’s not about deserving it or not, and he should just take it. Noel admits that he can’t even hear Nomos, and he never could. He tells her that he shouldn’t hold something like that, and Anna knows he can’t. This shocks Noel, but Anna says that’s okay, as he’ll understand eventually, and if he ever wants to hold the Pendant instead, he should ask her. Noel is okay with that and asks Radomus why he gave it to Anna. Radomus tells him that it was their mother’s before, and he simply thought it would suit her better. However, he realizes that there may be some cause and effect in their similarities after all… and understand that was unfair to him. He hopes that Noel can forgive him, which Noel says that it doesn’t matter. Serra says that she doesn’t understand any of them, confusing Radomus. She says that it’s been how many years, and they all just go on like nothing happened, and that they act like all of them knew the whole time that they would meet here “The future has a funny way of never being how we know it. But we never had to know; All we had to do was decide. The future cannot hold a candle to resolution.” Radomus Anna steps in, and truthfully says that she knew all along. To her, it was just a matter of waiting for the right timing, and since she knew that her daddy would be lonely in the meantime, she asked her friend to help out. Confused, Radomus asks to whom she is referring, which she answers Mr. Shadow. Radomus wonders if she is referring to the same Shade that Luna spoke of, which Anna confirms is the case. She asked Mr. Shadow to lead her to him so that he wouldn’t be alone like before, causing Serra to wonder if Luna coming to stay with her was her doing as well, but Anna says that wasn’t her doing and that either Luna or Mr. Shadow did that on their own. Radomus muses about the recent events, and asks if Luna stepping into the black hole was in her plan as well. However, Anna is just as shocked as they are that she stepped into the black hole, and in other words, Luna was never meant to leave Radomus. Anna says that he would have just been lonely again, and she thinks that she would have made a great older sister. She asks Noel if he feels the same, and Noel tells her that he still doesn’t know who she’s talking about. Serra laments that even when they’re meant to stick around, no one does. Anna tells her that nobody’s always there, but somebody always is, and that means there’s nobody to miss. Serra calls her unbelievable, which annoys Anna, who claims she can totally be believable. Noel agrees with Serra, saying that Anna is sometimes believable, much to Anna’s dismay. Serra states that despite being unbelievable, here we all are, and Anna says that just means she needs to change her beliefs, saying that if how she sees things isn’t an accurate reflection of reality, then why keep looking that way. Noel tells her that she’s the last person who should be saying that, but Anna says she might be the first. Serra muses on the reflection of reality, and wonders if maybe it’s better to just put the mirror down and let there be no reflection at all. Anna tells her that she should see things however works best for her, and Serra sees that she’s also a smooth talker, assuming it runs in the family. Radomus tells her that they got it from their mother, which Serra doesn’t think is true, but Radomus agrees, saying maybe they all did, and maybe we all have room to learn from them too. Anna says that it’s tough to lose people, but we can just learn on the people still around us, and tell the two to depend on them now. Radomus asks who the parent is here, which Anna realizes her mistake. Radomus says that she is correct, but only laments that he had to say “good bye” to Gardevoir and Luna to say “hello” to them. Serra also mentions the other boy, but admits that it could have been much worse, given the circumstances. Radomus deduces that the only reason the damage was so minimal was because Gardevoir fought to control herself even through their hypnosis. Serra is surprised she was loyal to the very end, as that is something she’s not used to, which Anna thinks it’s time she changes that. However, a mysterious voice calls out to us as two young girls enter the room, with their clothes reminiscent of Espeon and Glaceon… Evelynn…? Lumina…? They apologize for interrupting, but then Anna is so happy, jumping for joy and telling them that they did it. She tells them that they did a great job, and Serra wonders if Radomus opened a daycare service when she wasn’t looking, to which he says that he might have if he also wasn’t looking. Anna then turns to face everybody as she introduces us to her friends, Lumi and Eve. Lumi says hi, and Eve apologizes for causing a lot of trouble for us on behalf of her and her sister. Radomus points out that the man in black who was here before had called out to them, and Eve confirms he is correct, if pitiable. Lumi explains that it’s kiiind of a long story, but basically they were stuck with him for a long time… …in the same body. She admits she wouldn’t recommend the experience. Eve explains in essence that they’ve had to work for Team Meteor the entire time. She developed the PULSE systems that have been used to create a nearly insurmountable degree of trouble. Serra thanks them for that, and Lumi gets offended, saying she didn’t do it because she wanted to. Eve explains that she agreed to develop machines for Team Meteor only under the condition that Lumi’s physical body would be adequately preserved, but Lumi chimes in saying that BOTH of their bodies would be. She tells her older sister that she doesn’t need to keep putting herself aside, but Eve says that she always intended to find a way to restore themselves to their proper bodies, but working towards that was impossible when they didn’t even have the privacy of their own thoughts. Lumi is happy to be back, but she wishes they didn’t have to lose that poor Magnezone for it and adds that full control took a little while to get used to again. Eve agrees, but thanks Anna for what she did. Anna is pleased, and Serra wonders what she did. Anna explains that she and Noel switched places with these girls, and Nostra said it would be really important for them to wake up right away. Eve says thanks to that, they were able to help me reach this place. They hid and moved through vents to evade Team Meteor and stole their Pokémon back to help me. Lumi thanks me for taking good care of her Glaceon, and Eve says that what happened after I actually got here could have gone better. Lumi agrees, and tells me that they’re not trying to fault me. They knew Zero would try to use Hypno to control me, so they tried to stop it. Eve reveals that they tried to cut the system’s power as soon as he used it on me. Unfortunately, the power supply had an auto-reboot function. Eve hadn’t accounted for this to preempt it, so all they were able to do was power cycle the system. Lumi says that they were hoping if they did it enough, maybe it would make enough holes in the control scheme for me to break through, but unfortunately, they all saw the result. Anna forgives them, saying that they tried as best they could. Lumi feels really bad for Cain, as he never even had a chance to act on his own from the time he came here to when he fell into the black hole… Anna tells her that I came back, so maybe he can too. Radomus chimes in speaking of coming back, it may be prudent for us to quit this place before too long. Lumi turns to ask Radomus if it would be alright for them to go with us. They don’t really know who else to turn to, to get away from Team Meteor. Anna asks if she’s kidding, as not only can they come with us, but they have to. Radomus sees no reason why not, and Anna says that everyone will be waiting in Calcenon City. Eve states that she has some information about Team Meteor that will be of relevance to us all as well, and Serra asks what we should do about Shelly. Anna walks over to her and wakes her up, telling her to look at all the friends surrounding her. Shelly groggily wakes up and asks what happened, wondering where Cain is. Anna says that we’ll have to explain later, but for now we need to get going. Lumi speaks up and also mentions that there was that boy sleeping in one of the elevators still, and Radomus thinks that sounds like a cozy place. Eve mentions they tried to wake him up after Hypno had been stopped, but he still wouldn’t move. Lumi says that even Glaceon’s Heal Bell wouldn’t work, he just went back to sleep every time. Radomus says that we’ll see what we can do and should worse come to worst, he’ll carry him himself. Lumi asks if he can really get him by himself, and Radomus says certainly not all the way to Calcenon, but as long as we have our Pokémon, anything is possible. He silently laments over the loss of his Gardevoir, and Anna tells him not to worry and he’ll see her again because Nostra said so. Radomus supposes that he has no choice but to believe it, saying we should be on our way. Anna turns to ask me if I’m coming too, and I say yes. Anna is happy, as we can all go together. With that said, we abandon this place and head back to Calcenon City. With all of that said and done, it is finally time to take back Agate City! Trevore's End Chapter Thoughts It's time to take back Agate City... But first, we need to prepare for it! I also have several thoughts that need to be confirmed... I have a very strong feeling that Sirius is the jewelry crafter who helped Radomus. Maybe he joined Team Meteor because he was deceived? Also, as much as it was a shock that Anna and Noel were Radomus' children, I kinda had a feeling I knew well ahead of time. How long was Radomus in Team Meteor? Maybe that was how he knew Elias? As for Bennett... Perhaps he has truly changed, but I won't know until I have seen it for myself... preferably not when I'm hypnotized. Right now, they gotta stop Zero from entering Labradorra City! I need to rest and recuperate for a brief moment... ............................ Annnnnnd done with part 2 of Dialogue Hell, concluding the 5-chapter arc of the Glass Workstation. Now some of you might be asking, "If it's just dialogue, then what the hell took so long?" Procrastination. That is my main problem. Also, the fact that I am a workaholic, and just feel like I'm trapped in a never-ending cycle of the same, repetitive activities. I work five days, go home, play games, then do absolutely nothing for two days straight. It doesn't really help considering that there is still a pandemic going on. Point is, I've been trying to get my shit together, but it feels like no matter what I do, I'm always stuck doing the same old thing. That's not to say I do not enjoy what I do, but I do suppose I was burning myself out for a while in some activities... I guess I really should try to be more active, huh? Honestly, I probably could have put the Calcenon City stuff into this chapter as well, but I think that deserves its own chapter, like a "calm before the storm... part 2". Anyways, it is really late, and I'm running on fumes at this point. Anyways, I hope you enjoyed reading! Stay tuned for more! Team Updates There is so much to update... First of all, I decided to move not only Radomus and Shade to Team Reborn, but Bennett as well. If he truly wants to help, who am I to stop him from changing for the better? I also added more roles (as well as those that should have been in there in the first place). After that entire bombshell of lore, I added Fantasia and Painter (as well as the Vanhanen name) to Anna and Noel respectively. Team Reborn Name: Trevore Gender: Male Position/Role: Chosen One, Leader of Team Reborn, Savior of Reborn, Champion-To-Be (The people have spoken), Former Holder of the Ruby Ring, Former Holder of the Amethyst Pendant, Former Holder of the Sapphire Bracelets Current Location: Calcenon City Status: Alive?; I appear to be alive, but after current events, I am not so sure if I am anymore. Currently made it back to Calcenon City with everyone else. Name: Amethyst Liddell Gender: Female Position/Role: Former Champion of the Reborn League, Former Administrator of the Reborn League, Former Leader of Team Reborn Current Location: Devon Corp. Status: Deceased; Murdered by Lin's Hydreigon after she ordered it to kill her. Her head was devoured by Hydreigon. Name: Victoria Marlow Gender: Female Position/Role: Sensei of Apophyll Academy, Reserve Gym Leader, Contributor of Reborn City's Restoration, Co-Administrator of Reborn League, Friendly Rival Current Location: Grand Hall Status: Alive; Currently oversees the League duties in the Grand Hall, such as contacting me. Currently doing paperwork as well. Name: Cain LaRue Gender: Male Position/Role: Guardian of the Children, Former Reserve Gym Leader, Singer of Team Reborn, Friendly Rival Current Location: ??? Status: Alive; He was back to his normal self, but decided to stay in the void to stop running away from his problems. Name: Julia Wilde Gender: Female Position/Role: Peridot Ward Gym Leader, Team Reborn's Explosives Director, Neo-Circuit Power Plant Director Current Location: Fiore Mansion Status: Alive; Chilling at the mansion. Juuuuuuuust chilling. Name: Florinia Sevilla Gender: Female Position/Role: Onyx Ward Gym Leader, Head Instructor of Onyx Trainer's School, Head Analyst of Team Reborn Current Location: Calcenon City Status: Alive; Operating at the base in Calcenon City, assigned Hardy and I to stop Team Meteor's plans over Agate City. Name: Shelly Citra Gender: Female Position/Role: Lapis Ward Gym Leader, Bookworm of Team Reborn Current Location: Calcenon City Status: Alive; Most likely resting at the base after everything that happened in Glass Workstation. Name: Amaria Fiore Gender: Female Position/Role: Fiore Mansion Gym Leader, Water's Edge of Team Reborn, Former Holder of the Sapphire Bracelets Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in Fiore Mansion Status: Unknown; Probably went to kill herself after the battle. Name: Corey "Agent Beryl" Molinar Gender: Male Position/Role: Former Beryl Ward Gym Leader, Former Agent of Team Meteor, Former Holder of the Ruby Ring Current Location: Beryl Cemetery Status: Deceased, Fell off of Beryl Bridge in suicide. His remains were cleaned up by Shade. Name: Heather Molinar Gender: Female Position/Role: Member of the Elite Four, Guardian Angel of Ametrine City, and Team Reborn Holder of the Ruby Ring Current Location: Unknown (Most likely Ametrine City) Status: Alive; Currently holding the Ruby Ring, dropped off Shelly, who then went searching for the twins with Cain shortly after. Name: Anna/Fantasia Vanhanen Gender: Female Position/Role: Guardian Angel of Team Reborn, Stargazer, Holder of the Amethyst Pendant Current Location: Calcenon City Status: Alive; She and Noel reunited with their father, and befriended Lumi and Eve. Name: Noel/Painter Vanhanen Gender: Male Position/Role: Orphanage Gym Leader, Strategist of Team Reborn Current Location: Calcenon City Status: Alive; He and Anna reunited with their father, and befriended Lumi and Eve. Name: Charlotte Belrose Gender: Female Position/Role: Calcenon City Gym Leader, Firebug of Team Reborn Current Location: Calcenon City Status: Alive; Currently keeping an eye on Saphira after she hauled her back to Calcenon City from the Control Center. Name: Laura Belrose Gender: Female Position/Role: Former Member of the Elite Four, Botanist of Team Reborn, Holder of the Sapphire Bracelets Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in Glass Workstation Status: Alive; Currently with Bennett deleting the security footage, then going to chase after Zero. Name: Saphira Belrose Gender: Female Position/Role: Labradorra City Gym Leader, Guardian Angel of Calcenon City, Labradorra City, and Team Reborn Current Location: Calcenon City Status: Alive; Was found by Charlotte in the Control Center all worn out after she destroyed the place. Name: Kiki Mikael Argall Gender: Female Position/Role: Former Sensei of Apophyll Academy, Former Apophyll Academy Gym Leader Current Location: Beryl Cemetery Status: Deceased; Killed by Solaris' Garchomp on Pyrous Mountain. Victoria recently visited her grave in Beryl Cemetery. Name: Aya LaRue Gender: Female Position/Role: Byxbysion Wasteland Gym Leader, Wasteland Queen of Team Reborn Current Location: Labradorra City Status: Alive; Currently a hostage of Team Meteor in Labradorra City after saving my life from Sirius' Chandelure. Name: Hardy Andersen Gender: Male Position/Role: Agate City Gym Leader, Guitarist of Team Reborn Current Location: Calcenon City Status: Alive; Radomus carried him back to Calcenon City after everything got settled in the Glass Workstation. Name: Serra Voclain Gender: Female Position/Role: Spinel Town Gym Leader, Model of Team Reborn Current Location: Calcenon City Status: Alive; Currently recuperating in Calcenon City after a whole bombshell of truths dropped in the Glass Workstation. Currently trying to reel her head around everything. Name: Titania Andersen Gender: Female Position/Role: Tourmaline Desert Gym Leader, Guardian of Team Reborn Current Location: Calcenon City Status: Alive; Currently talking and catching up with Florinia. Name: Luna Hazel/"Vanhanen" Gender: Female Position/Role: Iolia Valley Gym Leader, Former Holder of the Emerald Brooch, Guardian Angel of Team Reborn Current Location: ??? Status: Alive; Currently trapped in the void after saving me. Name: Gossip Gardevoir Gender: Female Position/Role: TV Star and News Reporter of Team Reborn Current Location: ??? Status: Alive; Currently trapped within the void after she created a black hole. Name: Samson Alvarez Gender: Male Position/Role: Agate Circus Triumvirate Fighting Leader, Strongman of Team Reborn Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in Agate Circus Status: Alive; Currently went to go blow some steam. Name: Ciel Featherstone Gender: Female Position/Role: Agate Circus Triumvirate Flying Leader, Skydancer of Team Reborn Current Location: Agate Circus Status: Alive; Currently sitting on the couch, lonely at the top. Name: Cal Whittaker Gender: Male Position/Role: Former Pyrous Mountain Gym Leader, Former Agent of Team Meteor, Guardian Angel of Ametrine City Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in Ametrine City Status: Alive; Currently doing some things of his own. Name: "DJ Arclight", "Arc" Gender: Male Position/Role: DJ and Radio Host of Team Reborn and Reborn Nightclub Current Location: Reborn City; Most likely went back to the Nightclub after resting in the Grand Hall Status: Alive; He now wears an eye patch, but he is okay. I helped him finish taking care of the stolen Pokemon problem in Reborn City. Name: Adrienn Flores Gender: Non-Binary Position/Role: Coral Ward Gym Leader, Figurehead of Reborn City Restoration Project, Co-Administrator of the Reborn League Current Location: Reborn City; Last seen in the Coral Ward Gym. Status: Alive; Currently doing some Reborn business after challenging me to a battle. Name: Taka Alcantara Gender: Male Position/Role: Former Admin of Team Meteor, Loyal Son of Solaris, Vagrant Current Location: Unknown; Most likely buried Status: Deceased; Lin finally caught up to him, and tricked Titania into killing him with her Aegislash when she thought she killed Lin. Currently is haunting me. Name: Radomus Vanhanen Gender: Male Position/Role: Vanhanen Castle Gym Leader, Grandmaster of Chess, Former Agent of Team Meteor, Former Holder of the Amethyst Pendant, Strategist of Team Reborn Current Location: Calcenon City Status: Alive; Reunited with his children, Anna and Noel. With Serra too, a happy family draws close... until they can get Luna back. Name: Shade Gender: ??? (I usually refer as Male) Position/Role: Yureyu Power Plant Gym Leader, Mysterious Entity, Guardian Angel of Team Reborn Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in the Glass Workstation Status: ???; Not sure whether to call him alive or dead, but he guided me out of the black hole. Name: Bennett Voclain Gender: Male Position/Role: Member of the Elite Four, Former Agent of Team Meteor, Elias' Former Student, Former Holder of the Sapphire Bracelets, Lepidopterist of Team Reborn Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in the Glass Workstation deleting the security footage Status: Alive; Currently deleting the security footage from the Glass Workstation after leaving Team Meteor. He is going to chase after Zero with Laura. Team Meteor Name: Solaris Alcantara Gender: Male Position/Role: Boss of Team Meteor, Direct Guardian of the Meteor, Elias' Master and Friend, Taka's Father Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in Fiore Mansion Status: Alive; Disappointed that Team Meteor failed to retrieve the Sapphire Bracelets in Fiore Mansion. Name: Lin Gender: Female Position/Role: True Leader of Team Meteor, "Champion" of Reborn (Technically) Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in Never After Status: Alive; Left Never After after tricking Titania into killing Taka with her own Aegislash, then somehow miraculously survived when she herself got stabbed by the same blade. Lin currently believes that she and I are working together. Name: Elias "El" Hazel Gender: Male Position/Role: Member of the Elite Four, Agent (Most Likely Admin) of Team Meteor, Cult Leader of Arceus Cult, Holder of the Emerald Brooch, Solaris' Servant and Friend, Mentor to Bennett Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in Subseven Sanctum Status: Alive; Currently holds the Emerald Brooch after taking it from Luna. Recently signed Bennett on as an Elite Four member. Name: "Sirius" Gender: Male Position/Role: Admin of Team Meteor, Executioner, Lin Loyalist Current Location: Labradorra City (Most Likely) Status: Alive; Currently has Aya as a hostage, and also failed to invade Fiore Mansion for the Sapphire Bracelets. Name: "ZEL" ("Zero", Evelynn "Eve" Seijaya, and Lumina "Lumi" Seijaya) Gender: Male ("Zero"), Female (Evelynn and Lumina) Position/Role: Admin of Team Meteor ("Zero" is, Evelynn and Lumina were forced to be in Team Meteor after being merged with "Zero"), Overseer of the PULSE Project, Creator of the PULSE Project (Evelynn) Current Location: Unknown ("Zero"); Calcenon City (Evelynn and Lumina) Status: They are all alive; "Zero" is currently on his way to Labradorra City to report what happened in the Glass Workstation, while Evelynn and Lumina are in their own bodies, which were preserved and healthy, and they have now joined Team Reborn. Name: Dr. Sigmund "The Doctor" Connal Gender: Male Position/Role: Resident Psychiatrist to Reborn City, Administrator of the Reborn City Orphanage, Doctor of Team Meteor, Lin Loyalist Current Location: Labradorra City Status: Alive; Last seen taunting Saphira behind the barrier. He is likely deep in Labradorra City by now. Name: Blake Whittaker Gender: Male Position/Role: Former Ametrine City Gym Leader, Agent of Team Meteor Current Location: Unknown: Last seen in Fiore Mansion Status: Alive; Failed to take the Sapphire Bracelets with Team Meteor. Name: Terra "TERRAWR" Pierce Gender: Female Position/Role: Agate Circus Triumvirate Ground Leader, Hacker of Team Meteor, Meme Queen, Lin Loyalist Current Location: Glitch City Status: Alive; Stuck inside her own computer. She'll most likely get out eventually. Name: Fern Sevilla Gender: Male Position/Role: Reserve Gym Leader, Biggest Asshole in Existence, My Biggest Enemy, Agent of Team Meteor, Original Chosen One Current Location: Labradorra City (Most Likely) Status: Alive; Stormed out of Fiore Mansion crying after disowning his sister, said he would meet up with Team Meteor later. Name: "Aster" Gender: Male Position/Role: Former Ace of Team Meteor Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in Calcenon City Status: Alive; Gave Eclipse's body to her father to take care of, and left Team Meteor. Name: Caitlyn "Eclipse" Fisher Position/Role: Former Dame of Team Meteor Current Location: Calcenon City Status: Deceased; Her soul was burned away by Sirius' Chandelure after she betrayed Team Meteor by shutting off the PULSE-Clawitzer. Her body is currently in bed at her father's home in Calcenon City. Name: Simon Copperman Position/Role: Former Grunt of Team Meteor Current Location: Unknown; Last seen in the Peridot Ward Status: Alive; Left to reconsider after finding out that Tara was related to him. He left Team Meteor after she died. Name: Tara Copperman Position/Role: Former Grunt of Team Meteor Current Location: Beryl Cemetery Status: Deceased; Killed by Saphira's Dragonite. Drowned in Tanzan Cove. Turns out to be related to Simon. Neutral Spectrum Name: Falcone Gender: Male Position/Role: Ace Pokemon in My Team, Self-Proclaimed P.I.M.P. Current Location: Traveling with me. Wherever I go, he goes. Status: ???; I want to say that he is alive, but I am not really sure. One might say he looks kinda dead inside, but that might just be me, considering that he looks just as nightmarish as he did in my dream. We just made it out of the void. Current Pokemon Stats Since this chapter is just dialogue, nobody has leveled up. Honchkrow Name: Falcone Level: 89 Moves: Sucker Punch, Brave Bird, Fly, Roost Charizard Name: Charles Level: 88 Moves: Strength, Rock Smash Dragon Pulse, Heat Wave Empoleon Name: Pierce Level: 86 Moves: Surf, Metal Claw, Icy Wind, Agility Silvally Name: Goddard Level: 78 Moves: X-Scissor, Multi-Attack, Air Slash, Iron Head Gyarados Name: Hydra Level: 90 Moves: Dragon Dance, Ice Fang, Waterfall, Crunch Gardevoir Name: Amelia Level: 79 Moves: Calm Mind, Psychic, Shadow Ball, Moon Blast Salamence Name: Storm Level: 86 Moves: Dragon Dance, Dragon Claw, Crunch, Fly Klefki Name: Boo Boo Keys Level: 88 Moves: Double Team, Swagger, Substitute, Thunder Wave http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/319.gif Sharpedo Name: Archer Level: 71 Moves: Surf, Crunch, Ice Fang, Slash http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/454.gif Toxicroak Name: Corey Level: 79 Moves: Rock Smash, Poison Jab, Strength, Sucker Punch http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/053.gif Persian Name: Persian Level: 67 Moves: Taunt, Power Gem Bite, Fake Out http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/064.gif Kadabra Name: Henry Level: 31 Moves: Teleport, Disable, Psybeam, Charge Beam Porygon Name: Zero Level: 60 Moves: Discharge, Lock-On, Tri-Attack, Magic Coat Lucario Name: Auriol Level: 85 Moves: Close Combat, Swords Dance, Extreme Speed, Ice Punch http://sprites.pokecheck.org/s/133.gif Eevee Name: Eevee Level: 5 Moves: Growl, Tackle, Tail Whip, Sand-Attack Gengar Name: Gengar Level: 72 Moves: Hypnosis, Confuse Ray, Dark Pulse, Mean Look Metagross Name: Megaman X Level: 79 Moves: Meteor Mash, Zen Headbutt, Grass Knot, Hammer Arm http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/119.gif Seaking Name: Lips Level: 74 Moves: Soak, Waterfall, Dive, Drill Run http://sprites.pokecheck.org/s/132.gif Ditto Name: Ditto Level: 5 Moves: Transform http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/001.gif Bulbasaur Name: Bulbasaur Level: 5 Moves: Tackle, Growl http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/258.gif Mudkip Name: Mudkip Level: 5 Moves: Tackle, Growl http://sprites.pokecheck.org/i/498.gif Tepig Name: Tepig Level: 5 Moves: Tackle, Tail Whip

That's what I thought his backup plan was. but honestly, it makes more sense to dismiss his plan since he's going to jail anyway. However... if the vaccines weren't part of his plan... Maybe there's the possibility of him breaking out and we'll have to fight him again? Who knows, really. If his plan was the vaccine, then it most likely is just part of text that wasn't removed at this point.

Still, even if the vaccines are gone, you could still probably tell what their original purpose was used for. Everyone else got the purple (I think?) vaccine, while you get the red one, and Melia gets the gold one. Obviously the red one was to show that you are a "danger" to the city (And mostly so that Team Xen could track you down and deal with you), and the gold one was so that Team Xen could track her location and nab her. As for the purple ones? Honestly, I thought those were all duds. BUT THEN AGAIN... Honestly, I thought they were all originally part of the Xenpurgis, but I could be wrong. Looks like Isha doesn't get to use his revenge plan after all of spreading some deadly virus, causing a regional pandemic that would be just as bad as Storm-9. And hey, vaccines don't have tracking devices, there's no way that any organization, whether political, medical, business, evil, etc. would track anyone down who has a vaccine injected in them... right? I'm just gonna drop this here just in case...