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I got fully prepared and left Narcissa’s house to go to the theatre. It was pretty late into the evening but I had a feeling that a lot of people were here wanting to watch this play. When I walked into the theatre, I could see weird pictures of Exeggutor and Slowbro. I didn’t know why she had those up in here but I guess it did add some kind of charm to the place. Before I went further up, I could see the panel to talk to Jan at the side. I decided to go over and see what I can learn about Narcissa. Jan: Hey Matthew. Another late battle eh? Matthew: You can say it like that. Jan: Hmm… By the looks of it, you’re at the Goldenleaf Theatre. So Narcissa’s finally doing her job huh? Matthew: Jeez. Ain’t that a bit harsh Jan? Jan: Do you know how many trainers quit here because she refuses to battle them? Well whatever you did, maybe she’ll battle more now. Anyways, let me give you some details on her. Her ace is a Dusclops. A strange ace, but an effective 1 nonetheless. It will be holding an Eviolite so it’s gonna take a lot of wittling down to send that ghost to the afterlife for good. Narcissa’s signature move is called Spectral Scream. It has a 25% chance of raising its defence. She’s all about that bulk. The battle field she uses is called the Haunted Field. Like the field suggest, this field is beneficial mostly to Ghost Pokemon. Ghost Type moves are boosted in power by 1.3x. Dark and Fairy Types are 0.7x in power. Most notably, Night Shade deals 1.5x more damage. So be wary of that. Matthew: Alright. Thanks Jan. I think I can take it from here. Jan: Alrighty then. Good luck Matt. And thanks for getting her to do her job again. The computer shut off. I walked up more into the theatre and could see Narcissa standing there. She seemed kind of nervous but excited at the same time. Matthew: Well hey there Narcissa. Narcissa: Ahh Matthew. There you are! It seems like the show is about to start. Matthew: Nice. You nervous? Narcissa: A little but I’ll be fine. But there’s still some time before your part comes in you know? Matthew: Ohh I know. The big main event! ???: Narcissa! Matthew: No… No way… The 2 of us looked behind me and walking up towards us was none other than Ren. He seemed somewhat shocked to see me there inside of the theatre. I could tell that things were gonna go from being decently good to annoying fast. Narcissa: Oh my… This is a plot twist. Matthew: Ren… Ren: Matthew… So you got through the barrier? Matthew: Yea but it wasn’t easy. Narcissa: Hold on. This seems pretty ironic. Are you telling me that you were the 1 who put that old thing up again? Isn’t that exactly what we used to do Ren? Something you detested so much? Ren: Hmph… This time it was different…! I had to buy time so that I could become stronger! Narcissa: To defeat me in battle? Still? That is your dream? After all this time you’ve worked so hard to do the same thing we did in the past. Ren: It wasn’t like that! I said it was just to buy time! Narcissa: Call it whatever you want but I’ve seen through your actions. But… I shall give you an opportunity if you wish to battle me that badly. Ren: You will?! Matthew: What?! What about my battle Narcissa?! I thought that was supposed to be the main event?! Narcissa: Calm down Matthew. Let me explain. Currently, all of the tickets to my show are sold out. However, there is 1 ticket I kept secret. 1 ticket that will allow you to see the show close up. Matthew: I’m… not so sure I follow. Ren: Yea. I’m confused… Narcissa: The 2 of you shall compete for this ticket. Ren: So where is it? Where is the ticket? Narcissa: It is located somewhere within this theatre. Ren, you will enter the right wing and Matthew will enter the left. 1st person to clear the backrooms of this theatre will receive their ticket. Ren: I understand… So it’s a race. A race to see who will change this town for the better. Matthew: Yea… I guess it is… Ren: I told you Matthew. I told you that I was determined to change the town myself. I won’t let anyone get in the way of that dream. Matthew: I know it is Ren. Trust me. You won’t let me forget it anytime we run into each other. Ren: Matthew… if you truly want to battle Narcissa, then you better beat me to the end! -goes to the right side of the building- Matthew: Urgh! Damnit Ren…! Narcissa: I apologize for changing the plan out of nowhere. Matthew: It’s ok. If anything, my determination to battle you has gone way up now. Narcissa: Good. I said I was going to convert my entire town in the direction of peace and love. And this includes Ren as well. He’s just as bad, even if he doesn’t know it. Matthew: Yea… I’m starting to realize it too. Hopefully, this snaps him out of it. Narcissa: As do I. I want you to defeat him in this race. But not out of spice. I want you to show him what he’s doing is wrong. I know his intentions are genuine but the execution is severely lacking. You must severely break someone down before you can rebuild them into a better entity. Remember that Matthew. Matthew: I will Narcissa… Thanks. Narcissa left to get ready for the show. I went to the left wing of the room as Narcissa instructed me to do. When I went into the next room, I was puzzled as to what I was supposed to do. I went through a door that was right in front of me but when I came to the next room, I was back where I started. That weirded me out a lot. I tried it again and the same thing happened. I noticed a door on the other side of the room. I tried that door. When I got to the next room, it was different but there was a Pokemon in front of it. When I got close behind it, it turned around. It turned out to be a Mimikyu. However, it spoke which scared me. It then disappeared. This was definitely a weird Gym puzzle. I then read what was on the wall. Matthew: “1 path leads to many doors. Many doors lead to only 1 exit.” Hmm… Is that a clue to how to figure out this weird as puzzle? I went to turn around and noticed a fire lit on a torch on the wall. When I came into this room, it wasn’t lit up but now it was. I had an idea. I went out that door and then up to the door that just led me back into this room. This time, the torch next to the door was lit. When I entered that room, it was a different room. Now I knew that the room I was supposed to be in would be lit up on the torch by whatever I was supposed to go to. It led me back out of the room and into the room I was just in but this time, there was a hole in the wall. I went inside, up the stairs and found myself on the next floor. I continued to follow the fire until I came across a mirror. A Dusclops came out of it and took me through it. After that happened, a weird girl came out of nowhere and teleported me back to the beginning of the area. I continued following the fire until I was at the top. There was a resting area there. I took a break there and then went through the final door. I thought I had won but Ren was walking through at the exact same time. We looked at each other in shock when we saw that we made it there at the exact same time. Ren: Damnit Matt! You’re so persistent! Just leave! Matthew: Me leave?! Why don’t you leave! I was here 1st! Ren: The hell is your deal? Why can’t you just let me battle her 1st? Matthew: Dude, she said that I could challenge her. Why shouldn’t I? Ren: I have been training so hard for this day… and you’re going to ruin all that training with just 1 battle… Matthew: Ren- Ren: No. I want you to listen to me. I appreciate you as a friend Matthew, but this is where I draw the line. Matthew: So what are you saying? This is like me breaking up the friendship? Ren: …In a way… Matthew: Dude, what is going on with you? You were NEVER like this before we got to this town? Is it really that important? Ren: Yes! Yes it is! Only 1 of us can get to Narcissa and that 1 is going to be me whether you like it or not! Matthew: Fine then! Bring it on! Show me what your training has led to! The battle between us started. While he was definitely better than the last time we faced off, the results were the same. I had come out the winner. The 2 of us returned out Pokemon back to our PokeBalls. I wasn’t happy though. I didn’t want whatever all of this was to break up our friendship. Ren: This… You… Matthew: Dude… Please… I didn’t want this. Ren: Then why did you do it?! Matthew: Because… you’re being just like how these people are right now! Ren: Wha-… No… No. You’re wrong. Matthew: Listen to yourself. You’re telling me you don’t sound like them? Ren: Shut up! Just… shut up. After everything… After my ambition to become better and fix this town… All those years spent becoming stronger… were for nothing? Matthew: Of course not! You got another reason to be stronger you know. Ren: Heh. That’s a joke. Matthew: What?! Ren: I’ve seen what you’ve done for this town Matthew. The moment I walked through the gate and into this town… I noticed something significantly different. Not everything’s fixed but I can feel the will to change. Matthew: I… I didn’t do it on purpose. Ren: Maybe not… but that was my dream. My goal. To accomplish that myself. So I ask you… Will you let me please battle Narcissa 1st? I thought about it for a bit. I mean what would it hurt if he did go on and battle Narcissa 1st and then I would battle her afterwards? I didn’t want all of this to mess up a friendship we made. I made up my mind. Matthew: Yes. Ren: W-What did you just say…? Matthew: Yes… You can battle her 1st. Ren: -stays silent for a bit and then starts to laugh- Matthew: What’s… What’s so funny? Ren: Ohh Matt. I know there’s no way you mean that. Matthew: What?! Ren: Face it. You beat me. Why would you let me go 1st? I wouldn’t be able to beat her now anyways. Matthew: Are you serious right now Ren?! Ren: I’m gonna go now. I’m not going to watch your battle with her. Let’s just see how good you are against her. Ren looked at me with a disgusted smile and then walked out of the room. I stood there looking at the door, hoping that he was just playing some kind of sick, sadistic joke and would walk back into the room and everything would be cool. I waited and waited. Nothing. He didn’t come back. I felt like I had ruined a friendship even though I didn’t really do anything wrong. I couldn’t do anything else though except go into the mirror. When I came back into a room, I was on a battlefield with Narcissa across from me. Matthew: Whoa. Is this… the battlefield? Narcissa: It is. The show’s not over is it? Matthew: No way. Let’s give them a grand finale. Narcissa: Yes. This is the final stand off between Goldenleaf Town and the world! Show Goldenleaf Town what you’re capable of! The Gym Battle was underway. In any Gym Battle I had in Aevium so far, Narcissa was definitely the hardest. Her field definitely backed me up into a corner. I didn’t know if I would be able to get out of it. But luckily, my Pokemon and I pulled through and came out the victors. Some cheered as some booed. It didn’t bother me though. I enjoyed the battle and it seemed Narcissa did too. Matthew: I have bested you in battle Narcissa. Narcissa: You have and thus, Goldenleaf Town has fallen and the world of peace, love and happiness have won as well! The world has missed us. This ordinance of isolation is over! From now on, we will welcome any outsider as if they were 1 of us. Let us- Sariah: Narcissssaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!! Matthew: Ohh fuck. This loudmouth again? Sariah: -walks up onto the stage- What is this nonsense?! How could you lose to this… this… outsider! Matthew: You know, you keep calling me that as if it’s an insult. Just saying, it’s not. Narcissa: To answer your question, I suppose I wasn’t strong enough. We weren’t strong enough. Sariah: So what…? Are you saying we’re just going to treat these outsiders with respect now?! After everything? Have you completely forgotten what they did to us? Narcissa: What they did to “us”? What are you talking about “us”? You weren’t even born when that tragedy happened. Matthew: Really? So she’s just like this because… Why are you like this?! Sariah: Shut it you… you…! GAH! Narcissa: You know what you’re doing Sariah? You use that as an excuse to be a hateful, xenophobic, miserable girl. Sariah: Wh-What? No! That’s not- That’s not what I meant! I want to avenge my fallen brethren! Narcissa: Then avenge them in a more positive way. The past is the past. It cannot be changed no matter how much you cry, grief or scream. Instead of living it, let’s build a future that our loved ones would be proud of! Matthew: Doesn’t that sound better? Sariah: …I seriously cannot believe what I’m hearing right now. Aelita: Then you don’t have to believe it. No one’s telling you to stay here. You can leave whenever you want. Sariah: Excuse me but who the hell do you think you are?! How dare you to tell me to leave here when you’re not even part of this place! Narcissa: Ahh. But where would you go? No matter where you’d end up, you’d be outsiders. I wonder… Would they greet you with love and compassion? Certainly not because you didn’t give them the treatment they desired when they visited us. Sariah: I… I… Urgh… Fine but I’m not going to like it. Narcissa: And you don’t have to. Matthew: Hell. I’m not asking you to like it. I just want you to give it a chance. Sariah: …Mhm… Matthew: That’s an improvement! Narcissa: This is just what’s going to happen from now on. And I’m aware that change won’t happen immediately. It takes time for it to blossom. But I will be here until we bloom into a beautiful flower in the sun! For peace, lover and happiness! The people in the audience got up and left for home. Aelita and I helped Narcissa clean up a bit in the theatre before going back to her place. It was almost pitch black outside when we finally left. When we made it back to Narcissa’s house, we sat down at the table. We were all tired as hell but happy that the play seemed to have paid off. Aelita: Narciss, that was an absolutely beautiful performance! Matthew: I know I wasn’t there to see any of it but I bet you were. Narcissa: Thank you 2 so much. It’s been a while since I’ve done something like that. If I’m being honest, I was extremely nervous… Aelita: Really? You didn’t look nervous to me. Narcissa: Apparently so. I pulled through somehow. And I couldn’t have done it without you 2. Aelita: We were happy to help! Matthew: It was nothing really. That battle was awesome though! Narcissa: Thank you. I must admit, I had a fun time battling you too Matthew. It got my blood pumping. Narcissa: Ohh! I almost forgot. Matt, here’s your badge! -hands over the Phantasm Badge- Matthew: Sweet! This marks badge #4! Aelita: 4? How’d you get 4 already? Matthew: Uhh… I’ll tell you about it some other time Aelita. Aelita: Huh…? Well ok then. Whatever you say. Narcissa: Now you 2 are trying to get to Route 4 right? Aelita: Yes! We have to get to Akuwa Town as fast as possible. Matthew: I need to get my Snag Machine fixed pronto. This is essential in taking Team Xen down. Narcissa: I see. Sounds quite the ordeal. I shall show you the way out of the town but that will wait until tomorrow. I’m sure you 2 want some rest? Matthew: Desperately. I’ll be lucky if I can walk another 10 feet. Aelita: Yea. I’m tired as well. Narcissa: Well you 2 are welcome to stay here for the night. When morning comes, I’ll take you to the area. Now let me show you both up to your rooms. Aelita and I followed Narcissa upstairs. She showed us the room we’d be staying in. Luckily, there were 2 beds in there. We said our good nights and got ready for bed. As I laid in bed, I couldn’t help but wonder about Ren. I wanted to know if he still saw me as a friend or an enemy now. I drifted off to sleep wondering about our fate together. POKEMON TEAM REJUVENATION CHARACTER RATES TIME SPENT IN AEVIUM QUESTION OF THE THREAD

When I got to the Wispy Path, I could see some Team Xen trucks just like back in the Goldenwood Forest. It brought back bad memories when Melia and I were trying to escape that place. I knew it was bad news that they were here. As I continued to go to Wispy Tower, a Xen Grunt approached me and engaged in battle. I was able to defeat him quite easily but I was upset. He was using a Shadow Pokemon. A Shadow Masquerain to be precise. I instinctively went to throw a PokeBall at it but then I remembered that my Snag Machine was busted. After the battle the grunt gave me a cocky grin. Matthew: What are you smiling about? Xen Grunt: I may have lost the battle but you weren’t able to snag my Shadow Pokemon. Matthew: Urgh! -sighs- I will someday… I left him and got up to the Wispy Tower. When I went inside, I was surprised to see an entrance going down below the tower. I knew that it could be a trap but I had no choice but to go down there and see what was going on. I cautiously walked down the steps, making sure not to set off any kind of possible traps they might have left me. When I got to the bottom, I could see someone standing with their back turned towards me. They were talking to themselves. I then realized it was Geara. Geara: How long has it been since I’ve last visited this place…? It’s torn to shreds now. -turns around and notices me- Ohh? You’re out? Matthew: Yea and I’m here to stop you Geara! I don’t know what you’re planning but I won’t let you get away with it. Geara: Heh. I’d really love to see you try. You know Matthew, you really shouldn’t be butting into Team Xen’s business. But if you want to stick your nose where it doesn’t belong, then fine. Let’s make this a little more enjoyable shall we? Matthew: What are you talking about? Geara: I’ll meet you at the bottom level of this laboratory. Matthew: What? You scared to face me right here and now? Geara: Ha! Don’t get so cocky. I still have some things to iron out. So I can’t have you meddling. Matthew: And what exactly are you trying to iron out? Geara: You’ll see soon enough. Hey Sharlene! Can you hear me?! Sharon: I can hear you just fine, so stop shouting. Also… it’s Sharon. Geara: Yea yea. Whatever. Just close the gates! I’ll be down there in just a moment. As for you Matthew… See ya! -runs down the hallway- Matthew: Come back here Geara…! Urgh! Damnit! Now what? ???: Hmph… What a big fat loser that guy is. Matthew: Huh…? Ohh. It’s you Mosely. Mosely: The 1 and only.~ But man. That guy can go on and on about stuff no 1 care about. Like please, save me all the angst and teenage hostility please! Matthew: Well it made sound like nonsense to you but he’s apart of Team Xen. Whatever they’re doing here can’t be good. I need to get through these gates but I don’t know how to open them up. Mosely: Me neither. I think our best bet is to just look around here and look for a way to open them up! Matthew: Yea. You’re right. Alright. Let’s go searching then. The 2 of us headed to the right and looked for a way to try to open the gates. When we got downstairs, another Xen Grunt was there and just like the last 1, he too had a Shadow Pokemon that I could not snag from him. After the battle, the 2 of us got away. I was upset about not being able to save them. Mosely could see that I looked upset. Mosely: Umm… You ok? Matthew: Not really… Did you notice that person’s Pokemon before? Like did it look different than usual? Mosely: It did actually. Matthew: Well that’s what known as a Shadow Pokemon. Mosely: A Shadown Pokemon? What’s that? Matthew: Hmm… It’s when you close a Pokemon’s heart from the rest of its body. It then becomes a fighting machine. It’ll go berserk. Even on the person using it sometimes. Mosely: That’s horrible! Matthew: I have a Snag Machine that I could have used to snag them but… it’s broken right now and that means I can’t save them. Mosely: Ohh… I’m sorry. But I’m sure you’ll be able to save them in the future! Matthew: I hope so… Mosely: Hey. What’s that? Matthew: What’s what? Mosely pointed out the end of the wall. There was some kind of panel thing on it. The 2 of us ran over to it and pressed a button on it that said open. We could hear something upstairs move. The 2 of us looked at each other and ran upstairs. When we got up there, we could see that 1 of the gates were open but there were 3 others left to open. Since we already searched all of the right side, we went to the left and searched that area. There were a couple of Xen Grunts there too. Again, 1 had a Shadown Pokemon I couldn’t save. I was upset but I had to push those emotions to the side for now. We came to a section that went up more, to the left and right. We went to the left and saw another panel. When we were leaving though, I could see a book laying on a table. I decided I’d come back later to read it. We went to the rest of the rooms and each had a panel in it. They also each had some kind of book on a table too. With all the buttons pressed now, the gates upstairs were all opened. Mosely: Alright! That should have done the trick! Come on! Let’s get upstairs! Matthew: Uhh… You go on ahead. Mosely: Huh? Why? Matthew: I wanna see something really quick. Mosely: Well ok. Don’t take too long! Mosely ran out of the room and back to the now opened gates. I went to the table with the book on it and began to read it. Matthew: Let’s see here… “Greetings… I work at the Wispy Radio Tower. Together we created an experience that was unmatched by anyone. Soon what was supposed to be an innocent job… turned into something much more intense. We all thought that we had influence to change the world. What could 1 do to change the mind of others? This is what we were interested in. How powerful is our influence? The head of the Radio Tower, Sirius, believes that 1 with a voice can change the mind of anyone who listened. But there’s a game to it. Certain key words that must be carefully crafted together. I was intrigued… So I joined his efforts in creating a new world with our influence. How deep this will go? Only time will tell?” I put the book down. I was kind of confused but what was being said here but I figured it couldn’t be good. I left that room and went to the room that was up from the section. I went to the table there and read what I now knew was a journal. Matthew: Alright. Let’s see what you got for us Journal #2. “I’m sick and tired of Sirius going around and testing things we didn’t agree on. You said you wanted a perfect worl but you haven’t exactly stated what’s “perfect” to you? Anyway, I let him do what he wanted because he seemed to know what he was doing. At least tell me what the hell you’re doing Sirius. Are you sure no 1 knows about this?” Whatever this Sirius was doing, didn’t sound too good. I wondered who the person that made these journals was though. He seemed to have known what Sirius was doing. I left that room and went to the last room which was to the left. I went into there and picked the book up from the table and started reading it. Matthew: “I walked into our lab today and Sirius said he had something to show me… My interest was piqued. I decided I had wanted to follow him. What I saw was absolutely unbelievable. I saw the legendary Pokemon Giratin-” Wait! Giratina!? How the hell did that happen!? “Sirius said that our influence wasn’t enough. We could not change everyone with our Radio Tower. He said that we could only create a new world by destroying this 1. He sounded like an absolute madman but he talked as if he was completely sane. It was a hypnotic experience, if I’m being honest. That’s why I opted to continue helping him regardless of what the result would be. Together we’re going to destroy and recreate the world in our image.” I stared at the book in complete and utter shock and horror. Then I remembered what Geara said earlier. He had stuff to iron out. I didn’t want to believe it but if these journals were telling the truth, then there was no doubt in my mind. Giratina was still here and Geara was gonna try to use it. I dropped the book to the floor and ran as fast as I could back up the steps and through the opened gates. Ahead of me, I could see Mosely and also Narcissa. It seemed as though she had woken up from her unwelcomed nap. Narcissa turned around and noticed the both of us. Narcissa: Ohh Matthew. You’re here too. And you… you’re that child that likes to steal from residents from my town. Matthew: We… Wait. You stole things from the people of Goldenleaf Town Mosely? Mosely: Well… I mean yea but- Matthew: There’s no time for that now. Where’s Aelita? Narcissa: Ahh yes. Aelita. She’s still knocked out. Don’t worry though. She’s in my house in a bed. But enough about that. What in the world is this place? What is it doing underneath Wispy Tower? Mosely: Uhh… I actually don’t know. It might be a Team Xen base? All I know is that this place is super old. We have things growin’ aroudn here! Matthew: Yea. Well whatever this place is, we need to stop that Geara person before it’s too late. Narcissa: What’s wrong? Matthew: I’m not too sure how accurate it is but while I was downstairs, I found these journal entries. The last 1 mentioned about Giratina and it was in this building. If it’s here and Team Xen is further into this place- Mosely: That isn’t good then… We should hurry! Narcissa: Yes! We must! Mosely and Narcissa ran down the steps. I took a few more moments to relax and then I followed suit. When I got to the bottom though, I heard something close and then some kind of banging. I ran to the front of the room and could see Eli and Sharon standing there in front of a closed door going to the next room. Matthew: You 2 again? Sharon: Ohh. Lookie here. It’s Matthew. Again. Eli: Yes. I could see that Sharleen. Sharon:…Disregarding the blatantly wrong name… we were ordered to stall for time a bit. It looks like Geara is having some issues. Matthew: It’s Giratina isn’t it? Sharon: Couldn’t tell you. I haven’t been down there. I don’t really like being around the jerk anyways. Mosely: They closed the door on us the moment we walked past it! That’s pathetic! I mean what kind of jerk tries to trick a child!? Sharon: The kind of jerk who was ordered to? I dunno kid. Matthew: Don’t worry Mosely! I’ll take them on over here! You and Narcissa should go downstairs and see if you can find Geara and stop him! Narcissa: Right! Come along Mosely! Mosely: Whoop some ass Matthew! Sharon: Hmph. Having them go down to Geara huh? Whatever. We should get this over with right? Matthew: Yes! Sharon: Ok… Let’s start. We each grabbed a PokeBall and the battle started. Unlike the last time we fought back in Goldenwood Forest, they were a lot stronger this time. Their attacks seemed more coordinated as well. Even though it was very close, I was able to come out victorious. But like last time, this Sharon girl didn’t seem to care that she lost. Sharon: Well, we lost. I guess we have no other choice but to bail right? Matthew: I don’t get you. You never seem to care what Team Xen is doing and never seem to care if they fail in their mission or not. You don’t even really try your best to help them. So why stay with them? Sharon:…I just can’t ok? But before I go, I think we should 1st open the door, right Eli? Eli: Yes Sarah. Sharon: …It’s SHARON! Ugh. I swear you people do that just to piss me off. I mean is it that hard to remember such a simple name?! SHAAAAAAROOOOOON! Right. Well I’m over that now. Eli: I apologize Sharlon. Sharon: …Let’s just open this stupid door and then beat it. The 2 opened the doors and then left the area. I couldn’t figure out that Sharon girl. She was a mystery to me. But I couldn’t focus on that. I had to go downstairs fast. When I got to the next room, I looked around quick to see if there was anything important to find and there was. Another journal on a table. I picked it up and tried to read it as fast as I could. Matthew: “I must write this quickly as I may not have time left but… the tower is currently on fire. We don’t know how this happened but it did. Sirius and I are trapped in the stasis room for Giratina but we can’t go upstairs or we’ll die for sure. But there’s something I have to say. Something I re-” What…? Damnit! I can’t read the rest of this for shit. I gotta get to Mosely and Narcissa though. I put the journal down and went to find the 2 girls. When I found them, they were staring at Geara and something else. When I caught up to them, I couldn’t believe it. It was Giratina. I was right this whole time. Giratina was inside this place. But it looked like it was hooked up to a machine of some kind. Matthew: D… Damnit… Mosely: What the heck is that big chicken?! Narcissa: T-This can’t be… Is this…? Geara: It’s exactly what you think. Matthew: I was too late… Fuck! Geara: Indeed you are Matthew. Gaze your eyes on the so-called protector of Goldenleaf Town Giratina! It’s been propped down here for decades. Did you know that Narcissa? Narcissa: I’m… I’m speechless. Geara: I know what will lighten the mood. How about a little story? Matthew: A story? About what? Geara: Shut up and you’ll find out! Ahem. Once there was a prosperous, wealthy, and intelligent young man named Sirius. Narcissa: W-What? Why do you know that name? Geara: …This man was ambitious. He always knew what he wanted in life. He wanted a world where he could create everything in his own image. A so-called perfect world. A world without a god. Matthew: A world without a god? That’s insane! Geara: 1 day, this man heard of the Legendary Pokemon Giratina. He learned that Giratina was the protector of Goldenleaf Town. He MANIPULATED the leader of that village and married her to gain power. Narcissa: Stop it… Matthew: Wait… that Sirius dude was your husband…? Geara: He was able to convince his wife to let him build a Radio Tower. A place where he could continue his studies without ever being suspected of wrongdoing. And he succeeded! Mosely: Hey moron! Are you deaf?! She said to stop it! Narcissa: Why…? Why are you telling me all this?! I don’t understand! Geara: Quiet down the both of you. Anyways, as I said… he succeeded. He was able to capture Giratina and bring upon the start of a new age. Unfortunately, 1 day, this tower mysteriously caught fire. The tower burned him and his research down with it. Trapping this Giratina in the abyss of this very dark shell of the past. Matthew: You’re fucked up in the head to tell her all of this man! Why would you- Narcissa: No! M-My husband would never keep… How do you know this much!? Geara: Heh. That no longer matters anymore. I only want 1 thing and that is revenge. And I’m not leaving until Matthew have been successfully eradicated! Matthew: You can try but I’m not dying here today! Geara: Imagine… Imagine being trapped in a tower for decades. Being trapped without anyone knowing you existed in the 1st place? In a way, I feel for this Giratina. I can feel its rage and its lust for destruction. Matthew: Narcissa! Mosely! Get back! He’s gonna unleash Giratina on us! I’ll protect you ok?! Narcissa: I… Mosely: R-Right! Geara: I’m going to grant it what it wants! Narcissa: Gregory, stop this nonsense! Geara: Wha- Gregory?! Don’t you dare call me by that name you bitch! I haven’t been called… that for a long time and I don’t intend to be called that either. Giratina, lend me your power! We can benefit each other! Giratina looked at Geara and then looked at the 3 of us. It gave a dark stare at us. It moved back and then thrusted forward, breaking whatever was on the Giratina. It was now free and apparently working alongside Geara. This was a bad situation. Matthew: Fuck. This is gonna be hard! Geara: -laughs loudly- Now together, we’ll destroy every enemy that dares to cross us! Giratina! Destroy them! The battle started but Geara 1st used his Pokemon team. That battle was hard enough but when he had Giratina come in at the last second, that’s when this battle got difficult. For a bit, I thought it was all over for me. Team Xen would win and the 3 of us would be no more. But that wasn’t the case. My Pokemon came through for me and I barely managed to squeeze out a victory. Geara looked absolutely shocked at his own defeat. Geara: No… No! That’s- Matthew: Impossible? You do know that I defeated a Shadow freaking Mewtwo right? Then again, I did have help in that battle. Geara: You… You’re lying! There’s no way it’s possible for ordinary trainers to match the power of a legend… Matthew: Listen to me Geara. Since I came to this region about a week and a half ago, nothing ordinary has happened to me. I’ve been battling weird, demon forms of Pokemon, have to deal with you twisted fucks, had to deal with a psycho dad who put his kid through horrible trials and I am trying to save any Shadow Pokemon that I see. So in short, I am no ordinary trainer. Mosely: Whoa… How long have you been holding that in? Matthew: A very long time Mosely. Narcissa: Gregory… I haven’t seen you since that day… To see you again this way absolutely breaks my heart. You don’t have to be this way. You can still be loved by everyone. Geara: I don’t want your sympathy! I don’t want a damn thing from any of you! You know what I really want?! I want to crush you all! Narcissa: That’s unfortunate. I’m sorry to say that no 1 will be crushed today Geara. And that includes you as well. So please, come with us. Geara: Well… When you put it like that… Giratina! Kill Matthew! Narcissa: -disappointedly sighs- You always were just so stubborn. Dusclops! Dusclops popped out of Narcissa’s PokeBall and got behind Geara. It grabbed both of his arms and spread them. It was kind of weird what I was seeing to be honest. It didn’t look right. Narcissa ordered her Dusclops to take Geara somewhere but to where, I had no idea. Before he disappeared though, he returned Giratina back to its ball and then threatened us. Dusclops then floated upwards and the both of them disappeared. Matthew: Whoa… That’s freaky. Mosely: And just like that, he’s gone. Narcissa: Yes… indeed he is. Mosely: Who was that guy anyways? You seemed to know him… Narcissa: You’re asking these questions now? Where were they when he was actually in the room? Matthew: Well I mean when there’s a Giratina staring you in the face, it’s kind of hard to think up of questions. Mosely: Yea. There really wasn’t an opportunity to ask questions. You 2 seemed like you were having a moment anyways. Narcissa: Ahh… I see. But I don’t feel like being here any longer. Matthew: Yea. It’s kind of… I’d like to get out of here. Narcissa: Let’s go to my house. I’ll make you all some dinner. Matthew: Food does sound good right about now… Mosely: Yay! Food! Maman was supposed to cook tonight but… Narcissa: How about I lower her burden tonight then? Let’s leave this place together. The 3 of us walked out of the Wispy Tower together and went back to Narcissa’s house. As Narcissa cooked, we all talked about stuff. Our separate adventures, lives, just random stuff. This was the 1st time in a long time I felt really relaxed and happy. Even though my Snag Machine was still broken and Melia was still missing, this was a great evening. Narcissa got done cooking and we all began to eat. I have to admit, Narcissa is a good cook. She made so many good stuff, I didn’t want to stop eating. And apparently Mosely felt the same way. While we were eating, Mosely began to laugh. Narcissa: Did someone get the giggles? Matthew: -chuckles- Yea. What’s so funny? Mosely: That Geara person. His name. -continues to laugh- Narcissa: What about it? Mosely: What does it sound like? Matthew: Hmm… Geara… Geara… No way… Narcissa: I’m not getting it. Matthew: Geara named himself after Giratina. Narcissa: Huh…? Oh my. So he did. The 3 of us started to laugh at that fact. Who knew someone would be so pretentious that he would name himself after a Legendary Pokemon. It was pretty funny. Just then, Aelita came walking down the stairs and seemed confused on what was going on? Aelita: Uhh… Did I miss something? Matthew: Yea but it’s alright. Aelita: Well… ok. If you say so. But hey! I’m up and ready to go! Narcissa: I’m glad to see that you are finally up Aelita. Aelita: Of course! I can’t let something so small bring me down! Matthew: But you’ve been out longer than Narcissa… Aelita: Shush Matt! Uhh… anyways, good morning everyone or whatever time of the day it is. Mosely: It’s the evening. Aelita: Ohh. Sheesh. I was out for a long time. Damn. Matthew: It’s ok Aelita. We took care of things. Aelita: I can’t believe I lost so quickly to that creep but I won’t let that happen again! I wanna be the person who always has your back. So please look after me too! Matthew: Hell yea. You know I got yours dudette. Narcissa: Ahh. Companionship. Humanity’s final hope for redemption. I suppose this brings us to our final problem, does it not? Aelita: Huh? What are you… Ohh… Yea. We still gotta figure out some way to change the people of this town. Is the assembly idea still on the table? Narcissa: I’m not sure. An assembly is such a ludicrous idea… So ludicrous that it just may work. Matthew: That’s awesome! Aelita: Yea! Should I go ahead and set everything up then? Narcissa: Hmm… No. No I don’t think that will be necessary. Aelita: What? But why not? Narcissa: I prefer to take a more personal approach. Matthew: I think I know where this I heading. Narcissa: When I was younger, I used to be a famous actor. I lived in the theatre practically. I yearned for the crowd’s cheering, the elegant showtime… That dream has unfortunately died a long time ago. But I don’t care. I would like to persuade everyone with my acting. Matthew: There we go. Aelita: So… you want to persuade your people by… acting in a play or something? Narcissa: Yes. In fact, I’ve already planned out everything. Mosely: Already? You’re a fast thinker Narcissa. Narcissa: Thank you Mosely. Matthew, you will be playing a vital role in this play. Matthew: Wait. I’m gonna participate in the play? But… I suck at remembering lines. Narcissa: -chuckles- Do not worry. You won’t have to do any talking if you choose not to. At the very end of the show, I will battle you in front of the entire town. Matthew: Ohh. Ok. Now THAT I can get behind. Hold on… Is that gonna be a Gym Battle? Narcissa: It will be. Now while I won’t be holding back, I want you to defeat me. Mosely: Wait. You want to lose to Matthew? Narcissa: Yes. I want you to show our little world what an entire galaxy is capable of. Aelita: …I see! Well this is definitely a more creative way of doing things. But damnit! I think it’s a great idea! Matthew: Me too! Especially since I get to battle you for the badge! Narcissa: Then we shouldn’t waste time should we? Mosely: As much as I’d like to stick around and see the play for myself, I have to get back home. Maman will kill me if I don’t get back soon. I’d rather be alive, ya know? Matthew: Aww. That kind of sucks Mosely. I was enjoying your company. Mosely: Hehe. I’m sure we’ll meet again someday Matthew. Don’t be sad. Narcissa: I completely understand. I did not expect you to stay in 1 place for too long anyways. That’s your nomadic spirit isn’t it? Mosely: Heh… Narcissa: Ohh. You should take this as well. Mosely: What is it? Narcissa: Leftovers. I put some food in there for Maman as well. Tell her it’s a peace offering and that she should visit Goldenleaf Town soon. Mosely: Ohh Narcy! You’re the best! I’ll visit you again soon! -leaves the house- Narcissa: Well as they say, the show must go on! You coming with me Aelita? Aelita: Yes of course! How about you Matthew? Matthew: I’m gonna stay here a bit and prepare myself. I won’t be too long though. Promise. Narcissa: Alright. See you in a bit. Narcissa and Aelita left the house and went to the theatre. I stayed at the house preparing myself for my upcoming Gym Battle. I was getting hyped up for it. For the 1st time, this Gym Battle was gonna be a regular fun battle. There was no 1 I was trying to save quickly, there was no 1 that was just gonna bolt and try to do something to stop Team Xen and there wasn’t a psycho person pitting me against a friend. It was gonna be a normal Gym Battle. I couldn’t wait to face Narcissa. POKEMON TEAM REJUVENATION CHARACTER RATES TIME SPENT IN AEVIUM QUESTION OF THE THREAD

I headed over to the Wispy Path. Luckily, it wasn’t hard to find it. Before I left the town, I went to Ren’s mother’s place and asked her where this Wispy Tower was. I had to go to the left into Wispy Tower and then head up north. It was on the other side of a resting building. When I got to the other side of the building, I was sort of shocked with what I was seeing. There was a fountain in front of a burnt up looking building. I didn’t know what had happened here. It looked horrible. I walked up to the building and on the front of it said “WISPY TOWER” in scorched up lettering. Matthew: Wow… This place was through hell at some point. What happened here…? No time for that. I gotta find Narcissa. I entered the building but the instant I did, I wish I could walk back out. It was all destroyed inside. Walls were cracked and caved in, a statue of a Giratina was in a fountain with its head off, dust and debris were everywhere. Then I could see what seemed to be crosses. I went up to some of them and read them. These were graves. Why in the world would there be graves here? Now I was really freaked out. I could see Narcissa in front of a praying looking thing. I carefully walked up behind her but just like before, she started speaking. Narcissa:… It always pains me to walk in this lobby. All the painful memories of lost lives. Lost hopes and dreams… This place never fails to bring out my true feelings. Matthew: And what are your true feelings? And more importantly, why to people who aren’t native to this town? Narcissa: Heh… Simply put, outsiders burned down this place. After that, I had hatred towards them. I was the 1 who started this ordinance of isolation. I have a question for you. Matthew: What is it? Narcissa: Why should we change our ways? Matthew: Well… it’s just wrong. Narcissa: It’s just wrong huh…? We know it’s wrong but our anger shall never die. Matthew: Really? It’ll never die? So you’re telling me you’ll be angry at us for the rest of your life? Narcissa: So you see through me… Matthew: Yes. No 1 can stay mad forever, Even at something as horrible as this. Narcissa: I’m glad you saw through me… I’m tired… My tears have run dry and the anger that I once felt has subsided. Matthew: Well good. -thinking to myself- This is going way easier than I thought it’d go. Narcissa: I am a lady of theatre and of the opera. I yearn for the cheering crowd. The interaction of the foreign. Matthew: So what’s the problem then? Narcissa: My own people. If I just tell them to start opening up again, my head will be in the arms of the gallows’ noose. Matthew: I’m not exactly sure what that means but it doesn’t sound good. Narcissa: It’s not but I don’t expect you to be of any help. Don’t worry about it too much. Matthew: Well I mean if you wanna change the minds of your people and you need help, I wouldn’t mind trying to help you. Narcissa: If only it were that simple. I’d be putting you in harms way. Matthew: Maybe but still. Narcissa: -chuckles- Thank you for showing you care. So have you taken care of those rowdy outsiders in the Pokemon Center? Matthew: Huh? Ohh, uhh, yea! I sure did! Narcissa: Excellent. Then I must hold up my end of the deal as well. Meet me inside of my gym and we shall do battle. I watched as Narcissa exited the area. I was glad to see that she was starting to lighten up on outsiders. It was clear to see. I took 1 last look at the alter she was looking at before I came in. This person must have been pretty important to her. I did a quick little prayer to honor the dead that were here and then I left. I walked back to Goldenleaf Town. When I was making my way up to Narcissa’s Gym though, I could hear someone yelling and it sounded a lot like Aelita. When I got closer, I could see the 2 standing face to face. I ran up to them just in case something was about to break out. Matthew: Aelita! What are you doing? Aelita: Good. You’re here Matthew. I was just about to give Narcissa a piece of my mind. Matthew: But Aelita, you don’t nee- Aelita: I gotta speak my mind! 1st of all, I don’t appreciate this little attitude you and you people have against foreigners. Narcissa: As I was just saying- Aelita: No! Just listen for a sec! Narcissa:… Fine. As you wish. Aelita: What gives you the right to treat people this way? Is it because you have some sort of superiority complex? Is that it? Well let me tell you something Narcissa. Matthew: Aelita please stop. Aelita: No Matthew! It needs to be said! It isn’t appreciated by anyone! Narcissa: I am aware of that… If you would just give me a moment to explain… Aelita: Fine. Go right on ahead and explain yourself. Matthew: Ugh. Narcissa I’m so sorry. Once she gets something in here head that she thinks she needs to do, she just does it. Narcissa: It’s alright Matthew. In a way, I deserve this. And to you Aelita, I don’t agree with this town’s attitude either. In fact, I yearn for change? Aelita: You do? But aren’t you the leader of this place? I would think it’d be an easy task. Narcissa: I maybe their leader but they’re blinded. They’re so blinded by hatred that they would never listen to me. Aelita: You mean to tell me your citizens wouldn’t listen to you? Narcissa: Mhm. 1 thing you must know about being a leader is that your decision is not always presented with a unanimous agreement. I am a leader, not a dictator. Aelita:… I guess you’re right… Matthew: So what do we do to try to fix this problem. Narcissa: We’ll think of something. Aelita: Hmm… What about an assembly? Narcissa: And what of our safety? If they wanted, they could riot. Aelita: Couldn’t you just defend them off yourself? Narcissa: While I could fend them off, I wouldn’t feel right attacking my own people. I just don’t have the heart. Aelita: Then what to do? Matthew: Hmm… Well… I can be your bodyguard. Narcissa: My… bodyguard? Aelita: Yea… Yea! That’s prefect! I can be 1 too! We aren’t weak! We can definitely hold the fort! Narcissa: That… doesn’t sound like a bad idea… Hmm… I think I may have a better idea though. Matthew: What’s that? Narcissa: I’ll tell you 2 later but for now, Matthew. I promised you a Gym Battle. We should do that now. We’ll discuss everything else later. Matthew: Alright! I’m down for that! Aelita: Alrighty. Let’s get going then. The 3 of us started walking up to Narcissa’s Gym, However, when we were getting closer, we could all see someone standing on top of the roof of the Gym. I couldn’t remember where I saw this person from but I knew that I had seen him somewhere. And he wasn’t a good guy. Narcissa: Ohh…? What are you doing up there? Wait… Pardon me but have we met before? Your face… It looks strikingly familiar. ???: Shut up bitch. Haunter, silence her. Out of this man’s PokeBall came a Haunter. The Haunter charged at Narcissa and started to choke the life out of her. When Aelita tried to help, the man had Haunter use Double Team and then started choking her as well. I tried to get it to stop but I couldn’t do anything. Matthew: What the- What are you doing this for?! ???: Yo. You’re Matthew right? Matthew: Who wants to know?! ???: That means you are. Listen, you might not remember me but you warped into our office! Remember that?! Matthew: I… I did. I did and I saw Madelis there too along with those 2 people that attacked the S.S. Oceana! And… I remember you being there too. So you’re apart of Team Xen huh? Geara: Well the little shit does remember. Shocking. Listen up. The name’s Geara and I’m a Xen Executive. We did NOT appreciate your little intrusion down at Carotos Mountain. Matthew: Do you honestly think I give a damn if you appreciated it or not!? Geara: You’re damn right! Because of you, it’s burnt to a cinder and in shambles! Matthew: Well good! You shouldn’t have had a place like that inside the mountain anyways! Geara: You’re really starting to piss me off. I wonder though. Did you really think you’d just walk on your merry little way without any consequences? Yea, that don’t fly homie. Matthew: Don’t call me homie. Geara: Ohh… Ohh I’m gonna enjoy choking out these 2 bitches more than I probably should now. And the best part? They’ll be on your hands. Matthew: You think I’m just gonna stand here and let you do this?! You’re wrong Geara! Just as I was about to send out 1 of my Pokemon, I heard someone’s voice calling out to Narcissa. Geara clammed up and returned his Haunter back to his PokeBall. I looked on in shock as I saw Geara just disappear. I looked around the area but I couldn’t see him anywhere. I could see Narcissa and Aelita knocked out on the ground. Just as I was going to check to see if they were ok, 2 natives of Goldenleaf Town came walking up and could see the 2 unconscious bodies lying on the ground. Their eyes then locked onto me. I knew instantly what they were thinking. Matthew: Ok. Whoa whoa. I know what you’re thinking but that wasn’t me! Sariah: What… What did you do?! You disgusting outsider! Matthew: Listen, I didn’t do this! Someone else did! Sariah: Nice try but you’re the only other person here! Nick: My Arceus… This person is crazy… Sariah: Gah! I’m so sick of these outsiders thinking they can do whatever they places! Nick, lock them up. We’ll have a meeting to figure out what to do with them later. Matthew: L-Lock me up?! Wait! I’m serious! I’m not the 1 who did this! Nick: Liar. Let’s go your murdering maniac. Matthew: Murdering?! They’re not even dead! They’re just unconscious! Sariah: And how would you know that if you didn’t cause these injuries? Matthew: Like I said the past 10 times, I saw it happen! I didn’t do this! You have to believe me! Nick: -grabs my arms and puts them behind my back and starts pushing me forward- Come on. Get a move on. Matthew: Ow! Stop pushing me! Fuck man. Alright. I’m going… Sariah: Let me take over. I’ll take them to the jail. You go to Wispy Tower and gather some rocks. Matthew: Gather rocks? For what? Sariah: Let’s just say… we’re gonna have some fun with you. Matthew: I’ll be damned if you think I’m just gonna sit there and let you guys chuck rocks at me! Sariah: Not like you’ll have a choice in the matter. The girl took me to a little shack with 2 cells in it. She put me in 1 and shut the cell doors. I was now a prisoner. I was being accused of doing something that I did not do and it was really pissing me off. The girl went over to the guy to make sure he wouldn’t let me out. Before she left, she gave me a dirty look and then exited the area. I needed to do something but what could I do. I couldn't break through the bars or break through the walls behind me. I was stuck. Matthew: Damnit! I need to get out of here and prove my innocence and also look for that Geara dude! But how am I gonna get out of here? Urgh! It’s just 1 thing after another with me! Something bad happens, I take care of it, things are good for like 5 minutes and then it’s back to being complete shit. -sighs- Maybe I’m just not meant to have any kind of relaxing or fun moments here. Just then the door slowly started to open up. I assumed it was the girl that had just left and came back with stuff to throw at me. But when the door fully opened, I recognized that the person there wasn’t the girl but that little girl I rescued before. She came over to the cell and put her finger over her mouth, signaling for me to keep quiet. She tried to get the bars open herself but nothing budged. She then looked at me and gave me a wink. I wondered she was about to do. Mosely: Hey! Don’t make any sudden movements! Guy: Whoa! What the-?! Mosely: Give me the keys to the jail cell… Now! Guy: And why should I do that? There was silence for a couple of seconds. Then I could hear the opening of a PokeBall and a familiar Pokemon cry. It sounded like a Pangoro. Then I remembered 1 from earlier. Was she the 1 that helped me earlier? I couldn’t think of that right now though. She threatened the man holding the keys to either give them to her or have her Pokemon eat him alive. It sounded like he handed them over to Mosely. She then skipped over to my cell and unlocked it. Matthew: Kid, you’re a damn hero. Mosely: Heh… Don’t think I’m doin’ this because I love ya… I just wanna repay you for saving me earlier. Matthew: Sure! Whatever you say kid! Still a hero. Mosely: Well… Ohh! I almost forgot. I got some dirt on the guy that got you into this mess. Matthew: You do?! What is it?! Mosely: I heard him talk about Wispy Tower. He said there was something there that would be important. Matthew: What the hell can be in there that he wants. Mosely: Beats me but I bet you my mother’s breakfast that whatever he wants isn’t good. Matthew: I gotta get over there pronto! Mosely: I bet if you expose that guy, it’ll clear your name. Matthew: Maybe but I’m just more worried abut him trying to do to the people of this town. Mosely: Protect the people of this town? Why would you want to do that? Matthew: Because it’s the right things to do! Mosely: But they picked on you, attacked you and even hung your Pokemon in a noose by its tail. I saw all of that go down. How could you wanna protect people like that? Matthew: Well yes. That did happen and I’ll probably never forgive the person who did it but… It’s not in my nature to let people get hurt if I can help it. Mosely: Huh… Never thought of it like that… Err, anyways. We should get out of here. Come on Pangy. The Pangoro ran towards its trainer and the 2 ran outside. I soon followed suit. I was shocked to see Mosely still in the town. I thought she would have run off by now. Matthew: What are you still doing here? Mosely: I thought about what you said and… well I think it’s only right if I help you whoop some ass. Matthew: Help me? You mean you’re gonna help me save the people of Goldenleaf Town? Mosely: Well… I thought about what you said and it made sense. Matthew: -chuckles- That was barely a minute ago. Mosely: Yea well…! It just made sense alright?! Matthew: Alright. Alright. You can come help me. Just then, the Sariah girl that put me in the jail cell came running back. She was furious to see me out of my cell. I was prepared to hear her annoying voice but Mosely had her Pangoro chase the girl. While it was somewhat funny, I didn’t think she had to go that far. People noticed and we coming over to investigate but she frightened them off, making them mind their own business. Matthew: Mosely, didn’t you just say you wanted to help save them?! Why are you scaring them?! Mosely: I do want to save them but face it! If I didn’t do that, they wouldn’t leave us alone and we wouldn’t be able to do anything. Matthew:… Ok. Fine. You’re right. We gotta get going now! Mosely: Alright! You go on a head of me! I gotta make sure Pangoro doesn’t devour that girl. I watched as Mosely ran after the way her Pangoro did. I ran to the Wispy Path. I knew that whatever Team Xen was planning on doing to this place would not be good. I hurried over there as fast as I could. POKEMON TEAM REJUVENATION CHARACTER RATES TIME SPENT IN AEVIUM QUESTION OF THE THREAD

I walked into the rest area before Goldenleaf Town. I don’t know why but I felt very anxious. With what everyone was telling me, it sounded like this place hated outsiders a lot. The greeter in the rest area building even wanted there to be a tunnel in Route 3 to get to Route 4 in order to completely not travel through this place. I finally went into the town. I could see why it was called Goldenleaf Town though. A lot of the trees and even the grass was all a golden color. Just as I was enjoying the view though, I could hear someone screaming. I ran to the the sound of the voice. By a Giratina statue, there were 4 people. Seemed like 3 of them were ganging up on a kid though. I looked up at the statue and I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. A noose was hanging off of it. Matthew: Whoa! What the hell are you 3 trying to do to this girl?! ???: Hmm… Excuse me. Is there a problem? Matthew: Uhh yea! You’re trying to hang a little girl! Why!? ???: Hmph! Listen up outsider! I don’t really care what you’re saying! I don’t have the time to deal with you right now! I have an annoying pest that I must eliminate once and for all! Matthew: Eliminate?! Look, I know kids can be annoying sometimes but I’m pretty sure whatever she did doesn’t call for hanging her. ???: I take it from your constant talking that you’re not gonna leave? Matthew: Damn right! Now let her go! ???: No! She must be killed for being here! And if you keep pushing me, you’ll be next! Matthew: Ohh yea?! Come on out Venamica! Seviper came out of its PokeBall and stared down the girl who was trying to do harm to the little girl. She didn’t seem intimidated at all by it though. She just stood there, looking annoyed. At that time, the little girl kicked the other girl in the back, causing her to fly forward and land on the ground. Mosely: BRO, THANKS FOR SAVING ME BUT I GOTTA BOUNCE! NAMES’S MOSELY TOO! -runs off- Matthew: Well at least she’s gone from your grasp. ???: Urgh! I’m so sick of you outsiders! That’s it! Hang his Seviper up on the noose by the tail! The 2 people listened to her orders and wrestled Seviper into submission. I tried to come to its aid but the girl wouldn’t move and I couldn’t hit a girl, no matter how annoying she was. I watched as the 2 picked up the snake Pokemon and wrapped the noose around the end of its tail. Seviper was wriggling around, trying to free itself but it only made the noose tighter around its tail. Matthew: Hey! My Seviper didn’t do anything to you! ???: It belongs to you. That’s enough for us. We’re gonna make an example of you outsiders with this Pokemon of yours. Matthew: Just leave it alone! ???: You know, I’m so sick of you outsiders thinking you can come into our town and do whatever you want! Seviper: Seviper Sevi! Matthew: Urgh! Venamica! Just then, 1 of my Pokemon came out of its PokeBall. It was my Aipom. My Aipom and Seviper were really close best friends. It must have heard Seviper’s cries for help while it was still inside its ball. Aipom looked up at Seviper, who was swinging around by now, frantically trying to get free. It then looked at the girl in front of it. ???: Ohh great. MORE nuisances! You wanna join your friend up there, you stupid monkey Pokemon?! Aipom: Ai!!! Aipom! Aipom ran towards the girl and jumped up in the air and then landed on her. It seemed as if it were trying to rip her face off or something. Then, it jumped off her head, fell back down towards her and smack her in the face twice with its hand like tail. I was shocked. I never saw it this angry before. The girl was obviously upset with this. ???: Why you- This is exactly what outsiders do! And their Pokemon! How DARE you smack me in the face like that! Matthew: Handy Manny… Wait a minute… You slapped her in the face twice… That’s… That’s Double Hit! Doesn’t that mean- Before I could even finish my sentence, Aipom started to glow a light blue color. I watched as I started to see it sprout out another tail hand and get bigger and taller. Soon, the glow faded away and standing in front of me was my newly evolved Ambipom. I was so amazed that it evolved basically for its friend. The girl in front of me didn’t care though. She grabbed her PokeBall and threw it. A Trevenant came out facing my Ambipom. ???: Alright you! Your Ambipom seems to really care for this stupid snake! So I’ll make you a deal! Your Ambipom VS my Trevenant! You win, you get to save your Pokemon here! Matthew: Heh… I get it. You want me to use Ambipom because it’s a Normal Type and Normal Types can’t hit Ghost Types. Thus, you think I already lose. -takes out my Pokedex and scans my newly evolved Ambipom- ???: Well at least you’re not stupid. But yes. That’s precisely the reason. Either way, you lose. So why don’t you go back to wherever you came from and- Matthew: I accept. ???: Yea! You bet you qu- Wait… You accept? Matthew: Yea. Do you have a problem with that? ???: No but you’re incredibly more stupid than you look. Matthew: We’ll just see about that! Don’t worry Venamica! You’ll be down from there soon! Seviper: Seviper! Matthew: You ready Handy Manny? Ambipom: Ambi Ambipom! ???: Whatever. Let’s make quick work of them Trevenant! The battle started. She instructed her Trevenant to use Will-O-Wisp. It did as it was told but my Ambipom was too quick for it and dodged it. It didn’t let up on its attack though and kept trying to get the burn on my Ambipom. The girl was getting frustrated that I was just dodging and not doing anything in retaliation. Matthew: Alright! Just remember! You asked for it! Let’s show ‘em your new move Handy Manny! Use Dual Chop! ???: Ha- What?! Dual Chop!? Ambipom jumped up into the air. Its 2 hand like tails started to glow blue. It came down and hit the Trevenant with its newly acquired move. Ambipom landed back down on the ground ready to do more battle. However, kit didn’t have to worry about that. The Trevenant fell down to the ground, fainted. The girl was in total shock at her defeat. ???: B-But how- Matthew: It learned it when it evolved. At least, that’s the only explanation I could come up with. ???: Urgh! Damn you! Damn all of you outsiders! -returns her Pokemon back to her PokeBall- We’ll see you again and soon! We’re out of here! The girl and her friends left the area. Ambipom and I ran over to Seviper and helped it down off of the statue. Ambipom used Dual Chop to break the noose from its tail. The Seviper was relieved that it was freed and saved by its best friend. Ambipom tried to stand on top of Sevipers head but Seviper wasn’t able to keep its head up thanks to Ambipom’s evolution. Matthew: -chuckles- I don’t think you can do that anymore Handy Manny. You’re too big for Venamica’s head now. Ambipom: Ambipom… Seviper: Sevi Seviper! Ambipom: Ambi? Seviper notioned its friend towards his back. Ambipom stood there for a couple of seconds wondering what its friend was trying to suggest and then it smiled. It got onto Seviper’s back. Seviper went around in a circle carrying its friend. The 2 were definitely inseparable. I knew though that I had stuff to do. So I returned the 2 of them back to their PokeBalls. I started to look around the town. Barely any of the townsfolk really wanted to see me. That changed though when I went into 1 house. ???: Ren?! Reina?! Is that you?! A door swung open and a somewhat older woman came rushing out and down the steps. When she saw that it was me and not Ren or this Reina person, she was visibly upset. ???: Ohh… No. You’re not either of them. Matthew: Sorry… ???: Not your fault. -sighs- I knew this day would come. But I didn’t think it’d happen like this. I-I’m sorry… I’m sure you have no idea what I’m talking about. Matthew: If I’m being honest, you’re absolutely right. ???: Well you see, my son Ren ran away from home a year ago and then a few weeks ago, his sister Reina ran right behind him. Ren never liked how people from Goldenleaf Town treated outsider, so he just got up and left. I have no idea why my daughter Reina left though. I’m such a bad mother… I think if I raised theme better, they wouldn’t be this way. Matthew: Hey. I’m sure they’ll come back and when they do, I’m sure they’ll be glad to see you as well. ???: Wishful thinking… but I do hope so. But I’m surprised you’re here. Matthew: Because I’m an outsider right? ???: Yes. This town is very dangerous. Matthew: I learned that 1st hand. They hung my Seviper on a noose by its tail not too long ago. ???: Oh my! That’s horrible! Well listen, whenever you’re here in Goldenleaf, you can rest here anytime you want. Matthew: Really? ???: Yes. Truth be told, it’d be great to have some company… Matthew: Well thank you. I’ll keep that in mind. I gotta go do something though. See ya. ???: Bye. And be safe! I left the kind woman’s heart. I would have told her that I knew her son and that we were friends… sort of but I didn’t want her to get all crazy emotional and asking me billions of questions about him. I decided I’d go find the Gym Leader since I didn’t spot Aelita anywhere here. I walked upwards from the statue and could see a building. In front of it was a Gym sign post, which meant that this place was the Gym place. There was a person in front of the entrance. When I got close to her though, she began to speak. ???: Hello there outsider… Matthew: Uhh… hi? ???: I wonder… Do you want access to Route 4? Matthew: Access to Route 4? Hmm. Well I would like to know where it is. Yes. ???: I see. There was a girl earlier asking around some time ago. Matthew: Wait! A girl?! Dis she have purple hair and a pink shit on?! ???: Ahh. So she is your comrade. Matthew: Where’d she go? ???: I don’t know. I didn’t think to check up on that. Matthew: Well thanks for all that information. ???: It doesn’t matter anyways. Matthew: Why? ???: I didn’t tell her where Route 4 was. She seemed very annoyed and stomped off. Probably went looking for it herself. Which is a waste of time. Only I know where it is and only I get to choose who goes there. Do you know why I haven’t told you or your little friend where it is? Matthew: I have a good idea. ???: It’s because you are an outsider. I don’t know if you’re familiar with out ideas but only official members of this village gain privileges. And you are obviously not 1. Matthew: Fine then. How do I become an official member? ???: Foolish outsider. You can only be born into it… Or by beating me in an official Gym battle and gaining the badge I possess. Matthew: Fine. I- Huh?! ???: I can see it in your eyes and how the tone in your voice changed. You’re eager to battle yes? Matthew: Of course! It’s 1 of the reasons I came to this place in the 1st place! ???: Hmmm… Tell you what… There are outsiders located inside the Pokemon Center in this town. They’ve been causing such a ruckus because of the way they’re being treated. If you are able to subdue them, I’ll accept your challenge. Matthew:… Fine. But I want you to know that I don’t like this. ???: That does not bother me in the slightest. For now, I’ll be heading over to Wispy Tower. Unfortunately, I’m the only 1 in this town that actively tries to remember the dead. She pushed me out of the way and headed towards wherever this Wispy Tower was. I didn’t like that I had to deal with outsiders in order to get a Gym Battle with this town’s Gym Leader but I didn’t see another option. I walked down to the PokeCenter but just as I was about to open the door, I heard a familiar voice shouting out to me. Aelita: Matthew! Matthew! There you are Matthew! I was looking for you everywhere! Matthew: You left without waking me up! Aelita: Well I didn’t want to ruin your sleep. Matthew: We were supposed to come here together though. Aelita: I know but… I also couldn’t hold back my excitement and I just left… Matthew: -sighs- Well we’re back together now. That’s all that counts. Aelita: So I gotta tell you something. I’ve been training a bit since I’ve gotten here and I think I’ve gotten a lot better! Let’s have a battle! Matthew: Right here and now? Aelita: Yes! Matthew: Well… Why not? This’ll be our 1st battle against each other. Aelita: I know! That makes it even more exciting! Alright! Here I go! Our very 1st battle between each other started. It was a very back and forth match. It kind of seemed like any time I’d knock 1 of her Pokemon out, she’d knock 1 of mine out. It was a great battle. At the end though, I came out victorious against her. She seemed kind of sad about it but then bounced back with a smile. Aelita: Well I did a lot better than I thought I would! So I’m happy! Matthew: That was honestly 1 of the toughest battles I’ve had. Keep training like that and you’ll be just as good 1 day. Aelita: Hehe. Maybe 1 day. Anyways, I’ve been trying to find a way to Route 4 but it’s been a little rough. These people jumped me while I was looking around. Matthew: Are you ok? Aelita: Yea. Don’t worry about it. I was able to fend them off. Matthew: That’s good to hear. I got jumped too. Or more like my Pokemon did. A couple of people grabbed Venamica and hung it up on a rope by its tail. Aelita: What?! That’s horrible! Matthew: Don’t worry. Handy Manny evolved and saved it. Aelita: That’s good. Although… I think we should talk more inside the PokeCenter… Matthew: Why? Aelita: I don’t think it’s too safe to stand around and talk outside. Matthew: Ohh… Right. Good call. Let’s go in. Aelita and I went inside the Pokemon Center. We went up to Nurse Joy and gave her our Pokemon so she could heal them. They were healed and given right back to us. Aelita: Thanks Nurse Joy. Matthew: Yea. Thanks a lot. Nurse Joy: No problem. Stay safe you 2. Aelita: Now about this town… I may have gotten a lil ahead of myself. Matthew: What do you mean? Aelita: See, I was doing some exploring at Wispy Path. Then these creeps decided to try and bully me. Matthew: Ohh. That. Aelita: Mhm. They were kind of weak though. So I was able to hold them off! When they lost, this girl got really mad and said she’d be back. Matthew: Wait a minute… That sounds like the girl who was trying to hurt Venamica. Aelita: Really? That’s not good. But weak or not, threats like that shouldn’t be taken lightly! That’s why I was on my way to this Pokemon Center. I heard there was a group of trainers who were ready to fight back. Matthew: Sounds like you wanna start a war with this town saying that. Aelita: Well of course I don’t wanna start a war but… what else can we do? Matthew: Well, I mean… I met the Gym Leader and she said if I calmed the trainers here down, she’d grant me access to Route 4 and a battle for her Gym Badge. Aelita: Ohh. So you’ve met Narcissa already? Matthew: Narcissa? Aelita: Yea. That’s the Gym Leader’s name here. You didn’t know that? Matthew: No. It never entered my mind to ask her her name. Aelita: Ahh. Well in any case, I guess I shouldn’t add fuel to the flame by joining them then. Matthew: But what are we- Just then, some of the townsfolk of Goldenleaf Town came into the PokeCenter yelling at us “outsiders.” Aelita and I both looked at each other in frustration. We knew there was gonna be another attack on us. We rushed down the stairs to confront them. ???: You heard me! All of you! I want all of you out of our town now! Matthew: Are you serious? We’re in a damn PokeCenter! Aelita: You all really need to just get over yourselves. I think the ones that need to be kicked out are the 3 of you! ???: What did you just say to me? Matthew: Open up your ears and listen good. You 3 should be the ones kicked out of here. Not us! ???: You… Who do you 2 think you are!? Just leave us alone already! We’re better without you! Ever since Narcissa’s theatre was converted into a gym, people have been waltzin’ on in here like they own us! Matthew: Are you all really that deluded?! We just want the badge and then to leave. We’re not trying to own any of you! ???: Lies! LIES! That’s all outsiders do! What more do we have to do to get rid of you all?! Aelita: You better start sketching out some ideas… because we aren’t leaving anytime soon! ???: Urgh! Fine! If that’s how it’s gonna be… then we’ll make you leave! Just then, 1 of the trainers that were sitting at the table up the stairs from us came down to us and evened up the score. The 3 of us had no choice but to go into battle with the 3 townsfolk. Luckily, I was able to defeat the 1 easily. Seems the other trainer and Aelita were successful too. The 3 that lost seemed really disappointed with themselves. ???: Y-You all think you’re so important! We may have lost this time but we’re not going to give up! We’ll rid each and every 1 of you 1 day! RETREAT! -leaves the building with her friends- Matthew: Wow. I can’t believe they would do that. Hey dude. Thanks for the extra help. Trainer: No problem. We “outsiders” have to stick together. Aelita: But still… To think they would stoop so low… This is unacceptable. I know she asked you to calm the trainers down but that won’t be possible with her citizens attacking us every few minutes! Matthew: You’re right. I think we need an alternative here. Aelita: Matthew, you should go confront her again. I’ll stay here and keep guard over the Pokemon Center. Matthew: I think she was heading towards the Wispy Tower. I’m gonna head there then. Trainer: Good luck and don’t take no for an answer! I 1st went up to Nurse Joy and healed my Pokemon. I then exited the PokeCenter but outside waiting for me were the same people that just battled us inside. I was super annoyed with this and couldn’t take it anymore. ???: You think you’re so- Matthew: No. ???: Y- What? Matthew: I said no. I am tired. I am TIRED of you all thinking you can do whatever you want to us “outsiders!” It’s fucking infuriating me! You wanna battle!? Then come on you fuckers! I grabbed a PokeBall and prepared for battle. The group was shocked that someone like me would say sich a thing to them. The girl grabbed a PokeBall of hers and the battle started. It didn’t last long as I defeated her within 4 moves. When she was done, 1 of her friends were about to battle me but just as the next battle was about to happen, a Pangoro came out of nowhere and chucked her up into the sky. It then went over to the person in front of me and chucked him through the air as well. The remaining girl apologized and ran for her life. I couldn’t blame her for running away. I was also confused as to why this random Pangoro decided to help me out. It looked back at me and then ran off. I had no idea what just happened right now but I knew I had to go to Wispy Tower to talk to Narcissa. POKEMON TEAM REJUVENATION CHARACTER RATES TIME SPENT IN AEVIUM QUESTION OF THE THREAD

Maybe it’s the G.F. Form of Farfetch’d & then that will get an evolution

Why is your boi so heavy though? It don’t look big or muscular in any way you look at it.

I KNOW! Although, that 1 seems unrealistic. Only because it does look like it’s wearing glasses. But still. I can’t wait to see what it actually is. It better be revealed soon. Idk if I can wait for this for that long.

I think it is. Also, try looking at it from a different angle. It looks like it’s holding a sword & shield when I flip my phone just a bit to the right. Then it looks like it’s holding a long sword when I turn my phone upside down. It also looks like a bird each time.

Sooo… Some very interesting news about Pokemon Sword and Shield. A new Pokemon has been confirmed on the official website but... it seems they decided to have it look glitched? See for yourself for what I'm talking about. https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon-galar-region/zbpkxr1gw8/

I opened the door and could see a hallway lit by some lit candles. I didn’t feel safe walking down this way but I had no where else to go. I had to go this way. There was another entrance way at the end of the hallway. When I went into the next room, my heart was pounding out of my chest. There was a walkway over a huge chasm. Half way over, I peeked over the edge. I couldn’t see the bottom of the pit. It was just pitch black. I was definitely starting to feel sick so I hurried it up to get to the other side. Again, there was another entrance way. This room was a little more peaceful but I was still uneasy of this place. There were mini waterfalls and grassy areas. There was a maid over to the side. She motioned for me to come over there. I didn’t want to but I had no idea what was about to happen. Matthew: What… is all of this? Maid: Master Indriad has compiled 1 final trial for you. Matthew: Would you mind telling me what that is? I have no clue where I am now and… gah! Maid: Please calm down. Your final trial is a battle. Matthew: Another battle trial? Maid: But not just any battle. This battle will be between you and… Marianette. It felt like someone had just punched me in the guy and then elbowed me in the back. Marianette? Why would her dad want the both of us to battle each other. This didn’t feel right at all. Matthew: B-Battle…? Against Marianette? Maid: That is correct. Matthew: I don’t… I don’t understand. Maid: Master Indriad has also instructed me to give you specific details about Marianette. Matthew: Specific details about her? What are you talking about? Maid: For example, Marianette’s ace Pokemon is Bewear. A Pokemon that found her at a younger age. It wasn’t a direct gift by our Master but it’s allowed for some ungodly reason. Marianette was blessed by Arceus with the move Multipulse. This move’s type is changed by the plate held. Glorious! She has been given the Blessed Field for her match with you. Normal moves hit Ghost and Dark Pokemon with super effective damage. Fairy and Normal moves also have increased power. In addition, Dragon and psychic moves also increase but not as much as the previously mentioned types. Matthew: Wait… The way you’re talking, you make it sound like she’s a… a… Maid: A what? I didn’t answer the maid. I walked up onto the podium. I could see Venam, Lenny and Luca on the left side with Indriad on the right but he looked different. He was wearing weird clothing. It was almost as if he was part of a cult or something. That wouldn’t have shocked me though. He definitely fit the part. Ahead of me was an empty podium but not for long. Marianette came walking down the steps and onto it. She clearly did not seem happy about this. Marianette: …Welcome Matthew… Matthew: Marianette… is he making you do this? Marianette: I… I… After everything we’ve been through, I’ve been instructed that I am to be your final trial. Matthew: No… No! Damn you bastard! Don’t you see she doesn’t want to do this?! Don’t you care at all?! Indriad: Hmph. Of course I do. It’s for that exact reason that I am having her do this. Matthew: Ugh! Marianette: Something that I’ve failed… to mention was that I am an incredibly skilled battler… Venam: A skilled battler? Lenny: Venam, maybe you shouldn’t- Venam: Lenny, shut up! And you! Don’t you dare fuckin’ lie to me! We’re not some objects that are passed around like… well, objects! Marianette: I’m… I’m sorry… I truly am… -sniffs- Indriad: I am tired of hearing your voice girl. You 4 were the ones that put yourselves through all of this. Walking into strangers’ homes can lead to dire consequences, no? I will hear no more from you. Venam: Urgh! You’ve absolutely lost your mind, you… you psychopath! Indriad: Silence. Marianette. Marianette: Yes father… Matthew: Marianette… I just want you to know that… I don’t blame you for this… But I won’t hold back! Marianette: Please don’t Matthew. I won’t… I won’t let this end badly. The match started, albeit a bit slow. We each sent out a Pokemon but we didn’t order an attack. We stood there for about a minute, not saying a thing. Indriad gave Marianette a severe dirty look and she finally called out an order as did I. The battle then truly started. She wasn’t lying when she told me that she was a skilled battler. She was putting up a tough fight. In the end though, I came out winning the battle. The 2 of us returned our Pokemon back to our PokeBalls. We stood there in silence. And then we both started to laugh. I couldn’t tell you why either of us were laughing but we just were. Marianette: … Heh… I’m… happy. Matthew: Heh. Yea… Me too. Marianette: You fought with such strength… such confidence. Matthew: You did as well. Marianette: Well Matthew, you deserve this. Marianette reached into her pocket and pulled out a badge. She whipped it across the room to me and I caught it. Venam was really shocked that she had a badge on her because she didn’t know she was a Gym Leader. Venam: That’s… a badge? Wait. So you’re a- Matthew: Yep. She is Venam. Marianette: That is a symbol of not only my defeat but my gratitude also. Indriad: Well… that certainly was a battle to end all for sure. You have successfully completed my trial. And as such, I’ll allow all 4 of you to leave. Suddenly, the lights went off. I could hear Venam freaking out about the lights. I couldn’t blame her though. I was close to freaking out too. When the lights finally came back on, all 5 of us were on the battlefield. Luca: How the hell did we get here?! Venam: What are we doing on the battlefield?! Matthew: Indriad! What are you doing?! Marianette: Yes father! What is the meaning of this?! Indriad: What? I’m doing what I said I would. I would allow all 4 of you to leave if you were to successfully complete my trial. However, I did not state how exactly you 4 were going to leave. Whether it be to leave this mansion alive or leave this realm entirely… It’s 1 and the same to me. Lenny: So what are you saying!? Marianette: Y-You’re going to sacrifice us?! Luca: Sacrifice?! What do you mean?! Matthew: Damn it Indriad! Stop this right now! Marianette: Hold on… This battlefield… is just 1 giant alter… Matthew: What?! Indriad: Ohh? So you just noticed? Well, I shouldn’t be surprised. You weren’t 1 to notice such obvious things anyway. Not that it will matter anyway. Marianette: You always… do this to me… No matter what I do… It always ends up like this in 1 way or another… Matthew: Are you for real right now Indriad?! You’re going to sacrifice your daughter?! Indriad: She failed her trial. This is her punishment. Venam: Fuck you and fuck your trials! Get us out of here! Marianette: What… did I just remember…? Indriad: Enough of this. You’ve all suffered enough. Let’s get on with this, shall we? Lenny: No no no! I don’t wanna die! Venam: Damnit! What do we do?! Marianette: …Maria. I remember! Matthew: Huh? Remember what? Indriad: Marianette, what are you going on about?! Even in your final moments you continue to annoy me! Shut your mouth and die with dignity! Marianette: You shut YOUR mouth! The sudden outburst from Marianette towards her father shocked everyone but most likely more to me and Indriad. I had never seen her yell at him like that before. She usually would try to be calm and collected but now, she seemed more brave. Indriad: Y-You terrible child! Is that how you speak to your superiors!? Marianette: It’s all clear to me now… I remember who I was… Who I am! Indriad: You… remember…? No… No! Impossible! Venam: Marianette, I don’t know what’s going on but you have him totally freaked out. Marianette: I’m sorry everyone… Especially to you Matthew but I’m going to have to go back on my deal. I won’t be going with you 4. I still have many things I have to do here. Luca: But if you don’t come with us, you’ll be trapped here with this horrible man… Marianette: I know… but it’s something I have to do… I wouldn’t worry about him anymore though. Plus, I’ll feel better knowing that you all are free. Matthew: Well… I guess this is good bye then Marianette. Marianette: Yes… I know this is all very sudden but… Matt… As cruel as the context was, I really enjoyed our time together… We’ve been through a lot and even though it wasn’t for a long period of time… It feels like we’ve been friends for an eternity. And who knows… perhaps that was the case. I won’t forget you. Not again. Matthew: -thinking to myself- Not again? -talking out loud- Before you help us leave, I need to tell you something Marianette. Marianette: Huh? Matthew: Thanks for being a really good friend to me. To us. Marianette: -chuckles- You’re the best Matt. Matthew: Now… kick this guys ass for me while we’re gone will ya? Marianette: You got it! I shall now set you all free! Marianette raised her hands and we were all turned into orbs. The next thing I knew, I was waking up in a place I didn’t recognize before. It looked really similar to the Abandoned Sewers though. I opened the door in front of me and could smell that foul stench. I was definitely back in the sewers. I could hear yelling though so I went downwards to see what the commotion was about. Lenny: I’m sorry Venam but I think it’s time we take a break from each other. Venam: Ohh. So what? You’re just going to walk away after all that? Luca: What just happened in there was just so not cool. In fact, I think I might actually be scarred for life. You put us in a real bad spot there Venam. Venam: Are you seriously talking right now Luca? You’re just as guilty as I am! Luca: Don’t try to put the blame on me Venam! It was your idea in the 1st place. Maybe if you learned to think about your friends, rather than yourself, you’d be a better person. Lenny and I are out. Luca and Lenny exited the area. I could hear Venam starting to sob. I felt bad for here. She kicked a machine next to the wall in anger. She was definitely upset. Matthew: You ok Venam? Venam: Ergh! Ohh… It’s you Matt. You’re awake. Did you see all that? Matthew: Yea I did. Venam: They’re just so dumb! Luca and Lenny just left me after all we’ve been through. I thought they were supposed to be my friends but they left the moment things got rough. Matthew: You know Venam… While you did make us go through the gates, trespass into someone’s yard and then break into a crazy person’s mansion- Venam: Ohh! Now you’re agreeing with them too?! This is just so fucking typical! You should- Matthew: Would you be quiet! I wasn’t finished. Even though you did all of that, I don’t think of you any less. You’re not a bad person. Yea you think before you act or speak but I’ve seen you really care for your friends. So don’t listen to what those 2 say. You are a good person Venam. Venam: Matthew… Thank you. Matthew: No problem. And I mean it. Venam: And I also wanna thank you for saving us back there Matthew. Matthew: It’s really no big deal. Venam: No big deal?! If it weren’t for you and Marianette, I don’t know where I’d be right now! Matthew: I just did what was right. That’s all. Venam: Heh… But that place… Where is it? Matthew: I told you before that we definitely weren’t in the sewers. I don’t know where that place was. Venam: Well I believe you now. The 4 of us were unconscious in that back room. Matthew: Well whatever that place was, it’s gone… for now. Venam: By the way, you never told me what brought you to the sewers again. Was it really because of the rumors about a new area? Matthew: Hmm? Why I came down here…? Ahh! That’s right! With everything that was going on, I totally forgot the reason why I came here! Venam: Well spit it out already! Matthew: Before I came here, Ren was at Goldenleaf Town. But when I was about to enter, he put up a gate because he said that I was gonna change the town or something like that. And he wants to be the 1 to do it. So I need your help to get rid of that gate. Venam: So let me get this straight. Ren’s being a piece of work and you need my help? Matthew: Yes. Will you please help me? Venam: Are you kidding me? After what you did for me back there? Hell yes. We’re friends for life now. The 2 of us got out of the sewers and went to the guy with the truck and got a ride back to Sheridan Village. From there we went to Route 3 and started to walk to where the gate was. Venam: So what are you going to be doing in Goldenleaf Town? Matthew: I’m meeting a friend there and plan on taking on the Gym Leader there. Venam: Ahh. I see. That person wouldn’t happen to be Aelita would it? Matthew: Yes it would. How do you- Ohh yea! I almost forgot that she told me she met you yesterday. What happened? Venam: She went into a dock shed. Rumors had it that the shed there had a bunch of stolen cargo. I was going there to take care of it myself when I saw her just casually walk in there by herself. I ran in there and made it just in time. We battled off the bad guys and they ran away. She then told me about a person named Matthew and how he helped her save Sheridan Village. I knew she had to be talking about you. So I told her the next time you see him to say that. Matthew: Heh. Yea. Doesn’t surprise me that she just walked in there with no concern. But she’s just trying to help people out. I can’t fault her for that. Venam: Sooo… You 2 dating?~ Matthew: What?! No! We’re just friends! Venam: Mhm.~ -laughs- Matthew: Knock it off Venam. We’re almost there. We finally got to the gate. Venam assessed the situation. She then called out her Grimer and had it use Venam’s Kiss on the gate. In a matter of seconds the gate was melted. Venam returned her Grimer back to her PokeBall and looked at me with a smile. Matthew: This is great! Thanks Venam. Venam: It was easy. But I really don’t see the point of blocking off this way anyway? Matthew: Me neither. Ren’s been acting weird since Melia’s disappearance. Venam: But on the other hand, I’m kind of glad he did do it. If you hadn’t come looking for me, I might not be here right now. Matthew: I guess… everything happens for a reason. Venam: Well I’m off. I don’t know what your plan is but you sure seem set on it. Matthew: Ohh. I guess I didn’t tell you. Well long story short, my Snag Machine isn’t working and I’m looking for Saki Blakeory in Akuwa City so she can fix it. Venam: Did… Did you just say Saki Blakeory? Matthew: Yea. Why? Venam: …Just hearing that name makes me want to barf. Matthew: Uhh… Venam: Don’t mind me. I’m just being annoying. See you around Matt. Matthew: Later Venam. Try not to get into more trouble! Venam: Shut up! Venam went back up Route 3. I went inside the resting building between Route 3 and Goldenleaf Town. It was finally time to meet up with Aelita and to find the Gym Leader of this place. MEANWHILE IN SHERIDAN VILLAGE POKEMON TEAM REJUVENATION CHARACTER RATES TIME SPENT IN AEVIUM QUESTION OF THE THREAD

About damn time you've gotten back to doing this! What do you think you're doing making us wait MONTHS for this!? Are you that inconsiderate!?… Seriously, I've missed these so much. Glad you're back doing these again! I mean... I know things don't go your way when you beats someone but isn't that what happens sometimes. You do something, expecting a good outcome and then BAM! The bad outcome still happens? Idk. I mean I like that kind of thing so maybe it's just me. I am so glad you remembered the almighty book of unanswered questions. The name needs work though. I'm not sure if that timeline was different or it's the same. I think Madame X somehow reversed time so you could make the right decision. … I'm very disappointed you didn't yell "RASENGAN!" when throwing the orb into Melia's face. Well he doesn't need to blow out your eardrums. He's already blowing out his own ass. Glad that you're back again though. Seriously. So to give feedback on any problems with the new site, when I 1st was reading it, a little ways into it, your pictures just stop showing up. Luckily, a simple refresh fixed that. I think there were 2 pictures though that didn't show up? Unless you deleted them afterwards. But there wasn't that many issues.