J-Awesome_One

I've been there before. It gets really fun and when you're officially in the game story, it gets even better. Gets severely more fun to write stuff.

Hello there fellow Pokemon Story Writer person... I need to come up with a better name for that. ANYWAYS, excellent start of the story. Loving the backstory to Zane so far. Definitely gonna be keeping an eye on this story as it progresses further. Awesome job!

It was more I thought before she was able to save Torkoal. I guess it was because if the wink and how uneasy Flannery felt afterwards that made me think that.

I finally got to the train station. This time, the officer that was in front of the entrance last time was gone. I walked through into the station and saw a familiar red head. It was Tesla. She turned around and noticed me. Tesla: Matthew! Matthew: Hey Tesla. What’s up? Did you find anymore people? Tesla: Unfortunately, no. I searched for a couple of hours but I couldn’t see anyone. Matthew: Damn. What a shame. Tesla: How are you hun? Are you feeling ok? Matthew: I mean I feel a little better than when we met earlier but… you know. Tesla: Well I’m glad you feel a little better at least. We shouldn’t lose hope! Your mother is still out there and we both must become stronger to rescue her. Matthew: Heh… Thanks Tesla. Tesla: No problem. So what are you doing? Matthew: Gonna go meet someone at Goldenwood Forest. Tesla: Ahh. Making friends. That’s a good thing to do. Especially at a time like this. Matthew: I suppose. I’m more or less doing this to get me and my team stronger. Tesla: That’s fine too. But you should take in the scenery of Goldenwood Forest. Honestly, it’s 1 of my favorite places in Aevium. The golden trees and the eternal smell of autum brings nostalgic memories… Matthew: So you really enjoy that place huh? Hehe. Tesla: Ohh… Sorry. Seems like I went on a small tangent there. I’ll make it up to you. Hold on. Tesla went up to the clerk and requested 1 ticket for the Goldenwood Forest. Tesla handed over money as the clerk handed her the ticket. She came back to me and handed over the ticket. Matthew: Ohh wow. Thanks. Tesla: It’s no problem really. And here. Take some of these too. -hands over a couple of potions- Matthew: Thank you but really. You didn’t have to do that. Tesla: Nonsense. I’d feel bad if I didn’t do that. Matthew: Well thanks Tesla. I appreciate it. Tesla: You’re welcome. But I have to go now Matthew. I promise we’ll see each other soon though. Bye. Matthew: Later Tesla. Tesla exited the train station. It felt good to have someone like her helping me cope with the situation of my mother. I boarded onto the train and was on my way to Goldenwood Forest. It took a little bit to get there but we finally got to the train stop. It was in Route 1 but to my understanding, the walk to Goldenwood Forest would only take a couple of minutes. As soon as I walked off the train, I could see what Tesla was talking about. The golden leaves on the trees were beautiful looking. As I walked along the pathway, I could see Melia waiting for me. Melia: There you are Matthew! You sure took your time. Matthew: Yea. Sorry about that. I had a battle with Ren before I came here. Melia: Ohh. That makes sense. Your probably his rival now. Matthew: What do you mean? Melia: When Ren meets someone that he enjoys battling, he’ll keep at it til he’s better than them. Matthew: Ahh. Well that makes sense. It’ll motivate him to train more at least. Melia: True. Well let’s go then. The 2 of us walked up north. It just a couple of minutes, the 2 of us were in Goldenwood Forest. It looked more like a park of some sorts than a forest to me. Matthew: So… this is Goldenwood Forest huh? Melia: Yes. Although, it looks more like a park right? Matthew: Exactly what I was thinking. Melia: Well, there’s work to be done. But before work, why don’t we enjoy ourselves for a bit here? Matthew: I suppose. I’ll be more relaxed. Melia: Good. Let’s have fun together! The 2 of us then started the fun. Spending time with her was actually quite enjoying. We watched as a lot of Vivillon were flying about in the trees. Then, we helped a fisherman catch a Magikarp which was quite hilarious. Next, I watched as Melia enjoyed the sight of some flowers. However, a lady wasn’t happy with us being so close to them. So we got away from that area so we wouldn’t anger her anymore. Next, we fed some Finneon in the lake. It was nice seeing the little Water Pokemon enjoying the fish food we were giving them. As we were going to the place where Melia was supposed to go, we saw another Vivillon on the bridge. It came up to us and started to dance around the air. It was quite entertaining. After that, we walked upwards more. When we came to a sign, Melia read it and seemed pleased. Melia: Alright! We’re here! Matthew: Awesome!… Where are we going? Melia: Ohh right. I never told you. We’re going into Goldenwood Cave. Come on. Come on. Let’s go. Melia ran up and entered the entrance of the cave. I was a bit taken aback with how excited she was about being here but I was kind of excited myself. Or trying to anyways. I went up and entered the cave myself. I met Melia on the inside of the cave. Melia: Welcome to the Goldenwood Cave Matthew! Matthew: Well it’s nice in here. I’ll give you that. Melia: That’s not all. Ohoho. This is where things get interesting. Matthew: You’re really excited about being here aren’t you? Melia:Of course I am! Aren’t you? Matthew: Ehh… Yea. I am. Melia: I’m sure you’ve heard that Goldenwood Forest is a training ground for newbie trainers, right? Matthew: Yes… Although, I’m not a newbie trainer. Melia: Well either way, this is where everyone gathers to train to become stronger. Matthew: So they come here huh? Nice. My team could use some training. Melia: But people don’t usually come here by themselves. They’re usually here with their friends. You won’t find anyone battling by themselves. Matthew: So a lot of double battles? Melia: Mhm. But hey! You won’t be by yourself! You have me! We’ll team up and take this cave by storm! Matthew:… Melia: What? Matthew: Ren did that earlier when we were about to go through the sewers and it was awkward. Melia: Ohh. I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to make this awkward… Matthew: It’s not. That’s why I’m puzzled. Melia: Ohh! Well… good then right? Matthew: It is. Come on. Let’s go! The 2 of us ventured further into the cave. We had a couple of battles while going through the cave. It was interesting to see some of the Pokemon she had. So far, what Venam said about Melia having a team of shinies was true. She had a shiny Buneary and Eevee. They were different colored as well. We finally made it to the end of the cave. There seemed to be some kind of inscriptions on the wall. Melia: Looks like we’ve finally made it. Matthew: What exactly are you supposed to be doing here anyways? Melia: My father wanted me to take some pictures of this. But… is this really what he wanted me to look at? Matthew: I mean it seems simple enough. Melia: Yea… I know I’m not strong enough to do more jarring tasks, but this is a little insulting. Matthew: Heh. So are you saying you’re stronger than that? Melia: Of course! -sighs- Ohh well. No use complaining about it! Let’s just get to work and finish this up. Melia set down the briefcase and opened it up. She picked up a camera and started to take pictures of the wall. After a couple of pics, she turned around and surprised me with taking a picture of me. Matthew: Ahh! Could have given me a warning 1st! Melia: Hehe. Sorry. But that’ll be enough picture taking for now. Still… it’s strange for my father to send me off to check something like inscriptions. Usually I just study actual Pokemon behavior and stuff like that. Matthew: Maybe it’s important? Melia: I don’t know. I mean the writing here is practically illegible. Melia stepped forward towards the wall and touched it but as she did that, the ground started to shake and an entrance appeared before us. We were both a little shocked at what just happened. Matthew: The fuck was that?! Melia: All I did was touch the wall! Why did the ground shake?! And this hole in the wall! Why did it just appear all of a sudden?! Matthew: I have no clue Melia. That whole experience was just… crazy. Melia: It was and it’s… so worth it! Matthew: Huh? Melia: We found a secret passageway deep within the depths of Goldenwood Cave! This is so… Matthew: Awesome? Melia: Yes! Exactly! Well come on! We can’t let a discovery like this slip through our fingers! Melia picked up the briefcase and zoomed into the entrance. I was entertained at how excited she was with this discovery. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t interested as well. I walked in through the new entrance and then through another hole and was back outside. I had no idea where I was. I followed the path until I saw a blanket on the ground. I was a bit confused until I saw Melia come out from behind a tree. She seemed quite pleased with herself. Melia: Ta-da.~ Matthew: Haha. What is all of this? Melia: Well I thought we’d have a little picnic here. Matthew: A picnic? Well… I haven’t eaten anything for a while. Melia: Plus, isn’t this place beautiful? This place isn’t on a map or anything. Matthew: Is that so. That’s gotta mean something. Melia: I think so too! I think we’ve discovered a completely new area! This region is less than a century old. So there very well may be some places we haven’t discovered. I believe that we’ve accomplished a lot today and at least deserve a celebration! Matthew: I’m down for it! The 2 of us got the food and drinks out, sat down on the blanket and began eating. We started to talk about our lives. I left out the part about what happened earlier today because I didn’t want to bring down the mood. Melia: Today has been 100%- Matthew: Awesome. Melia: Yes! Exactly! The experiment worked and we also found this place! By the way, have you noticed the Arceus statue back there? Matthew: I have but it doesn’t really interest me. Melia: I can’t help but wonder why it’s back here. And all of these Vivillon are surrounding us… I believe they’re called “Butterflies of Fate?” Matthew: That’s the weirdest thing I’ve ever heard of in my life. Melia: I feel like a day like this only comes once a year. Matthew: -under my breath- It better only happen once. Melia: Also a day where you make another life-long friend. Matthew: Ohh. Wow. You consider me a life-long friend? Melia: Of course I do. Matthew: Well… thanks Melia. That’s nice of you to say. You know, I’m glad I came with you here. It’s been pretty fun. Melia: I’m glad you came along as well Matthew. You’ve made this day a memorable 1. You know… this will be my last memory on Foria Island. Matthew: Uhh… Why? Melia: The day after tomorrow, I leave for Grand Dream City. Matthew: Ohh yea? For what? Melia: I’m becoming the Normal-Type Gym Leader there. I started choking on the food I was swallowing when Melia was finishing her sentence. I didn’t expect her to say that. She helped me get the food down my throat. Melia: Are you ok?! Matthew: Yea. I just wasn’t expecting that response from you. You’re a Gym Leader?! Melia: Well more like a Gym Leader In Training. But I guess it shouldn’t be surprised that someone like me is going to be a Gym Leader. Matthew: I’m not saying you shouldn’t be. Just not expected. Melia: I’m sorry for not telling you before. Matthew: It’s ok. Although, I wouldn’t have chocked on food if you told me before. Haha. Melia: Hehe. Probably not. But, I’ll be going alone. Ren will still be working with my father and Venam will be doing her Gym Leader duties. Matthew: Wait. Venam is a Gym Leader as well?! Melia: Mhm. Her Gym is in East Gearen City. Matthew: Ohh. That’s the gym I saw while exploring the city then. But I’m sorry. I know how it feels to… leave friends behind. Melia: I’m also gonna be thrown into a city I don’t know much about. I’m kind of scared. Matthew: It’ll be ok. I’m in the same bo- err, train here. This is my 1st day here. Melia: Ohh really? You seem so calm though. Matthew: Well… I’m trying to be calm. At the very least, I feel very anxious because I don’t really know anything about this place. But thanks to you and Jenner and Venam and Ren… I’ve gotten more comfortable here. Melia: Wow… That’s really touching. Thank you for those kind words Matt. Matthew: It’s no problem. Melia: Hey Matthew? Matthew: Yea? Melia: Do you have anywhere to go after this? Matthew: I mean I would like to get my 1st badge but after that, I don’t know where I’d go. Melia: I see. Well maybe after that… Would you come with me? Matthew: Uhh… I mean… I don’t know… Melia: Oh! Oh my gosh. I’m sorry. Nevermind. That’s a really big question for someone I only just met. Matthew: It’s ok. Just I think I’d like to explore all of the region. But I’m sure I’d have to go there sometime! Melia: Yes. Yes. Of course… Matthew, fight me. Matthew: I beg your pardon? Melia: I mean in a Pokemon Battle. Not like fist fight. Matthew: Ohh! Yea sure! I’d love to! Melia: Great! I’m going to become a Gym Leader! So this training will help me grow as 1! Matthew: I have 4 Pokemon. Hopefully that’s not too much. Melia: It’s not. In fact, that’s perfect! This’ll be a 4-on-4 Pokemon Battle! Melia and I got up and stood a couple of feet apart from each other. Melia closed her eyes and raised her head up towards the sky. Melia: Matthew, today has been 1 of the best days ever, but it’s time for me to get serious now. While I do love to play the researcher and all… Battling is where my soul is. And I just won’t let you beat me. At least not without a fight! Matthew: I expect nothing less from you Melia. Let’s do this! The 2 of us grabbed our PokeBalls and threw out our Pokemon. The battle was pretty tough. I could see why she was going to become a Normal-Type Gym Leader. The battle was back and forth. I got to see the rest of her shiny team as well. That was exciting for me to see as well. When the battle was done, I was the 1 that was victorious. We both returned our Pokemon back to our PokeBalls. Melia looked down towards the ground. But then she smiled and looked up at me. Melia: Thanks for the battle Matthew. It seems as though I’ve still got a long way to go. Matthew: Hey. You did pretty well. I’m sure when you’re a proper Gym Leader, you’ll be even more difficult to defeat. Melia: Hehe. Thanks Matthew. Melia cleaned up everything from the blanket and asked me to help her roll up the blanket. I obliged and went on the opposite side of her. But just as we were about to roll the blanket up, a weird green lighting could be seen up in the sky. Then suddenly, a huge explosion could be heard. The ground beneath us shook. We couldn’t believe what just happened. Matthew: What the fuck was that huge ass explosion?! Melia: I have no idea but it sounded like it came from Goldenwood Forest! We have to go back there immediately! Matthew: Don’t have to tell me twice! Melia ran ahead of me and was quickly out of that area. I started to run to the forest too but when I got to the cave entrance, a wild Absol appeared. I didn’t know why it was there but then I remembered that Absol was called the Disaster Pokemon. The Absol looked at me and then ran back up the hill. I started to run through the cave but I was scared of what I might find when I came out on the other side. POKEMON TEAM REJUVENATION CHARACTER RATES TIME SPENT IN AEVIUM QUESTION OF THE THREAD

I followed the sound of the loud music to a house somewhat in the middle of the East Gearen City. It was odd though because this was the only house I had seen since I explored this whole city. As I got closer to the house with the loud music, I could hear 2 people screaming inside. ???: WAIT! WAIT! ???: Veronica, turn that music down this instant! Veronica: WAIT, THE BEAT IS ABOUT TO DROP! ???: I’ve had enough of your insolent bantering and noise pollution! Matthew: What the fuck is going on in there?! ???: The neighbors are furious! The police have come to this house at least 3 times this week! Veronica: SCREW THE POLIIIIIIICE!!!!! ???: THAT IS ENOUGH! Veronica: Hey! What the fuck?! Turn the music back on! H-Hey! What are you- ???: I said I’ve had enough! Veronica: NOOOOOO!!! For a couple of seconds, there was no noise coming from the house. As I was stepping slowly closer, a heard a noise come from the roof of the house. When I looked up, I could see something falling back down onto the ground. It crash landed right in front of the door of the house. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. It looked like a punk girl dressed out in purple, including her hair. She had somehow been thrown threw her roof and landed in front of her house. I ran over to her to make sure she was ok. Matthew: Holy fuck! Are you ok?! Veronica: Ahh… Damnit… It looks like I’ve been fatally wounded… Matthew: I mean I bet that hurt like a son of a bitch but… you don’t seem that badly injured. Veronica: It hurts… so bad… That awful old wretch… she’s gone too far this time. Matthew: Who was that? Veronica: My mother… Matthew: Whoa… Remind me to stay on her good side if we ever meet. Veronica: Listen to me… This is the end… I need to ask you for a favor… Matthew: Ok. Seriously. You’re not that bad. Veronica: Please… Just please… Listen to my last request in this cruel world… Matthew: Ugh. Fine! What is it ohh cruel fated 1? Veronica: A Pecha Berry… from the Berry Emporium… Matthew: Really? A Pecha Berry? Veronica: Yes… I need to taste a Pecha Berry 1 last time before I go… I was irritated but I decided to just go get the girl her Pecha Berry. I went to the Berry Emporium, purchased a Pecha Berry and came back to the girl who was still lying on the ground. Veronica: Did you… get me 1? Matthew: Yea. Here you go. -hands her the Pecha Berry- Veronica: Th-Thank you… E-Even though we’ve just met, it feels like we’ve been friends for a lifetime… Matthew: Yea. Sure it has. Veronica: But this is the end for me… I can see the light on the horizon. I-If only I was able to have 1 last Oran Berry too… Matthew:… You have GOT to be kidding me. Veronica: G-Goodbye… I just stood there looking at her. I didn’t move an inch. I could see that she was getting annoyed that I wasn’t going to get her another berry. She sighed and gave up her little act and jumped up onto her feet. Venam: Sup? The name’s Venam. Matthew: Venam? I thought it was Veronica. Venam: I can understand why you think that because of my mom but it’s Venam. If you call me Veronica, you’ll need more than an Oran Berry to heal your wounds. Matthew: Suuuure I will. Anyways, my name’s Matthew. Venam: Nice name. Matthew: So, looks like you got… thrown out huh? Venam: Yea but I’m used to it. Matthew: That doesn’t shock me. Venam: You’re being very cruel to me Matthew. I kind of like that. Matthew: I don’t know if that’s a good thing or not. Venam: But yes. This happens on a weekly basis. I play loud music, I get kicked out and then I get some poor sap to buy me free food. Matthew: Don’t you even- Venam: So does that mean you’re the poor sap this time around? Matthew: Urgh! Venam: Haha! I’m just teasing you! You don’t have to look at me like that. Matthew: Well I’ve been getting called names all day today. Kind of getting me now. Venam: I’ve gotten used to it. Hey! I have an idea! Why don’t you come hang out with me and my friends? Matthew: Uhh… Well… Venam: I promise you it’ll be fun. My friends are more responsible than me so it won’t go bad. Matthew: Well… I guess I can. I don’t have anything else to do anyways. Venam: Great! We hang out at the Abandoned Sewers. Matthew: You and your friends… hang out in the sewers? Venam: Mhm. It’s fun! You can find it by going directly south of here. And if you don’t show up, I’ll find you and demand that you buy me more food. And I assure you that I have expensive tastes all around. I moved out of the way so she could go to this abandoned sewers. I was annoyed with this girl… but she was kind of cool too. But definitely annoying overall. I went south and eventually came across the entrance to the abandoned sewers. But what I saw wasn’t really shocking. Venam was trying to pull the same “trick” she did on me to Ren. And he was clearly irritated with it. Ren: Just give it up Venam. Or should I say, Veronica… Venam: -jumps up to her feet with rage in her eyes- WHAT DID I TELL YOU?! NEVER CALL ME VERONICA! Ren: Yea I got it. Just open the door. Venam: You’re horrible Ren. Just absolutely horrible. You wouldn’t grant a dying girl’s wish? Ren: Wait. You’ve been a girl those whole time? Could’ve fooled me. Venam: Matthew! Do you see how this guy treats me? It’s awful. Matthew: I think he’s being too nice to you if I’m being honest. Ren: Matthew’s here? Is this the 1 you were talking about before? Venam: Yes it is. They granted a dying girl’s wish. Unlike someone I know. Matthew: I only did it because you annoyed me into it. But then you tried to do it again for a 2nd time. Ren: Yep. She’s tried to do that to me too. Venam: Whatever. Sounds like you 2 already know each other so I’m skipping introductions. -opens the entrance and goes in- Matthew: She’s annoying but like a good annoying. Ren: There’s a way to be annoying in a good way? Matthew: I’m… just a weird person. Ren: Well that’s alright. Anyways, this works out well for everyone. Matthew: What do you mean? Ren: I’m sorry but I was eavesdropping before when the Professor asked you to look over Melia. Matthew: Ehh. It’s ok. But how does this work out for everyone. Ren: Well I’m sure you know by now that the train station isn’t operating right now. Matthew: Yea. Some kind of power outage? I honestly can’t remember. Ren: Well there’s an old power grid that the city still uses despite the actual sewer system being abandoned. It was shut down by an unknown force recently. Melia decided she wanted to see if she could fix it herself. Matthew: Fix it herself? Does she know how to do stuff like that. Ren: Well Professor Jenner is good with machines. I wouldn’t be surprised he’s taught her a few good things. Matthew: Interesting. We should get going then huh? Ren: Yea. Shouldn’t keep the ladies waiting. Let’s go. The 2 of us entered the place but it wasn’t what I was expecting. It looked more like a resting area for workers. Ren turned around and introduced me to the place. Ren: This is the lobby, but we’re basically there yea? Matthew: Uhh… sure? Ren: The abandoned sewers is a place where a ton of trainers come to level up their Pokemon. Matthew: Ohh? Then I guess there’s more reason for me to be here. I need to train my Pokemon up as much as possible. Ren: Well I’m not gonna pry into your life. Sounds important to you though. But… I may need some help getting through the sewers myself! Matthew: So are you asking to team up with me? Ren: If you don’t mind. Matthew: Ehh. Sure. Why not? It’s not really in my nature to refuse someone asking for help. Ren: Great! With my strength, everyone will quiver in fear at the mere sight of us! The 2 of us stood there for a moment. I had no idea why in the world he had said that and he was obviously embarrassed. I went on ahead and he followed me. When we got to the actual sewer, I was surprised with how it looked. The smell was not all that good, but it wasn’t the worst. Ren started to show me all over the place. As he did so, the 2 of us got into a couple of double battles. This definitely helped toughen up my Pokemon. We started to head to the place where Melia and Venam were supposed to be. When we got there, Venam was out waiting for us. Venam: About damn time you 2 got here! You took your sweet ass time! I’ve been withering away over here! Matthew: Well you also kept us at the entrance so you’re to blame too! Venam: Man, whatever. This is where we’re supposed to be. -heads inside Ren: Nice 1. It usually takes me a bit to come up with a comeback like that. Matthew: Well it’s not like I’m wrong. She did! Ren: I guess you’re right. But we should go meet them. As soon as we were close going through to the next area, the lights flickered and the doors in front of us closed. We tried opening it but the doors just wouldn’t budge. We were both annoyed at this. Ren: You’ve gotten be kidding me. Matthew: What happened? Ren: The power supply flickered. Now we’re locked outside and Melia and Venam are locked inside. Matthew: Well there’s gotta be a generator or something down here right? Ren: Mhm. Follow me. We’ll reset it ourselves. Ren took me to where the generators were. There were 3 huge ones in the room. I went to turn them on but Ren stopped me. Matthew: What are you doing? Ren: There’s a certain pattern you have to turn them on. Matthew: Ok. So how do you do that? Ren: Umm… I know Melia told me once. I think it went something like… 3 + 1 + 2? But what would- Matthew: Got it. Hold on. I went over to the 3rd generator and reset it. Then, I went to the 1st generator and reset it. Last, I went to the 2nd generator and reset it. The lights flickered again and it was officially reset. Ren: Wow! You figured it out Matthew! Nice job! Matthew: Wasn’t that hard. Now come on. Let’s get back to the girls. Ren: Right! We rushed back to where we were before the power supply reset. We walked through and could see a girl by a big machine and Venam on the ground again trying to get more berries again. Venam: Please… I need more- Matthew: Ignoring you.~ Ren: Seriously. At this point, I feel like you’re doing this just to be annoying. Matthew: I think it’d be annoying whenever she does this. Venam: Shush you! ???: Venam, I’m trying to focus here. Could you quiet down a bit? Venam: Yea, I know I should but… I’m sooooo bored right now. Are you done fiddling with that computer yet? ???: Unfortunately, that’s a super negative. I can’t pinpoint the source of the error. Matthew: That sounds like it sucks. ???: It does suck. It’s hopeless… I’ll never figure it out. Maybe I should just- Wait a moment… Have we met before? You look familiar. Matthew: Kind of. You bashed into me before when I was getting my starter Pokemon. ???: Ohh yes! I remember now. I’m sorry… Matthew: It’s ok. Not a big deal. Melia: My name’s Melia. Nice to meet you… Matthew: Name’s Matthew. Melia: Well it’s nice to meet you Matthew. Matthew: So… what do we do now? Melia: I don’t know… I was originally gonna go to Goldenwood Forest but because of this power failure, I wasn’t able to go. Venam: Welp, I guess that means the trip’s cancelled. Time to go back home and do nothing. Matthew: Would you even be allowed back in right now? Venam: Hmph… You’re alright Matt. Matthew: You too Venam. Melia: Well shoot. That’s a shame. But I suppose I can always go tomorrow. Ohh wait! We can check up on our experiment! Ren: Do you mean those trash bags you left lying around? Matthew: What kind of experiment has you just leave trash bags in this sewer? Melia: Explain to Matthew what we’re talking about Ren please? Ren: Sure. We basically are trying to see if the rumors about Trubbish and Garbodor are true. Apparently, if you leave trash in filth for a few days, there’s a chance it will mutate into Pokemon! Matthew: Ohh. Well that is interesting actually. Venam: But that’s not all we’re testing! We’re here to put Melia’s hidden ability to the test! Matthew: Melia’s hidden ability? Melia: Oh my- Venam! I don’t have any hidden abilities… Will you please stop telling people things that are just not true? Venam: Melia, you have a bunch of shiny Pokemon! No 1 else has that luck! Matthew: A team full of shinies huh? That is pretty cool actually. Melia: Well… thank you for the compliment. But Venam is still wrong. Venam: It’s a hidden ability and that’s that! Melia: -sighs- I’m sure the experiment will be a failure anyways. There is no way trash bags can mutate into Pokemon in the 1st place. Venam: Then check them already! Matthew: Where’d you even leave them? All 4 of us searched the room but couldn’t find any trace of the trash bags. Melia seemed severely confused as to why the trash bags weren’t there. Suddenly, from across the water, we all heard a Pokemon cry. We all looked over to the other side and could see a Garbodor walk into the room and start eating the wiring but there was something weird about it. Melia: No way! Is that a Garbodor?! It’s eating the wiring! So that’s the reason the power’s been all over the place! Matthew: Wait wait! Hold on! What the fuck is wrong with it!? Ren: It’s a bit of a different color isn’t it? Venam: It’s a shiny! It’s purple instead of green! Matthew: That’s not a shiny Garbodor! Shiny Garbodor’s are blue! Venam: Huh? What are you talking about? Melia: Where are you from Matt? Matthew: The Unova Region. Melia: Ahh. That explains the confusion then. Shiny Pokemon in Aevium are different from other regions. No 1 knows why though. Matthew: Ohh… Well it’s still weird but pretty cool. Venam: Hey. Hold on. Where are the 2 trash bags I placed? 2 Trubbish came jumping out of the water. Garbodor then dove into the water. All of us were confused as to what exactly was going on right now. The Garbodor then jumped out of the water to up on top of the computer. It seemed like it was ready for a battle. Melia: Ohh! Matthew: Get out of the way Melia! Ren: Matthew and I will take care of this! Melia went behind us as Ren and I went up towards the computer to confront the Garbodor. The Trubbish that were there came to the aid of the Garbodor and the battle started. Thanks to my Gible, the battle wasn’t very hard. Ren and I returned our Pokemon back to our PokeBalls. Just as the battle ended, Venam decided to catch 1 of the Trubbish. Venam: Easy. Matthew: Yea. After WE knocked it out. Venam: I know. That’s why it was easy. Ren: You 2 should go on and think about what you’ve done. You can’t go around attacking people because you want to. The Garbodor seemed saddened by what it did and so, it and the Trubbish that wasn’t caught went into hiding. Things were starting to calm down now. Melia: Thanks Ren and… Matthew right? Matthew: Right and no problem. Melia: You 2 have really nice synergy together. Did you know that? Matthew: Considering I have no idea what that is, no. Melia: Ahh… Anyways, we weren’t in any real danger to begin with. Ren: Why’s that? Melia: -whips out a suitcase- Because we have this! Venam: Whoa!… What is it? Melia: It’s a briefcase. My father gave it to me right before I left. I opened it earlier and it just holds things like potions and stuff like that. But my father told me to enter a secret code if things got really bad out here. So if things got really bad, all I’d have to do is enter that code and we would be safe. Eh… At least, I think we’d be. Venam: Right… Ren: Ok then. Matthew: Whatever you say. What’s there to do now? Melia: Well, we found the source of the power problems. Some engineers should be here soon to fix the broken pipes and wiring around the grid. Ren: Things should be back to normal in no time then. Venam: I suppose I’ll stay here and supervise. Matthew: Or are you just staying here because you can’t go back home yet? Hehe. Venam: Ohh shut up… You’re cool though. Matthew: Ehh… You are too. Melia: Matthew, I know this may sound odd but… would you like to accompany me to Goldenwood Forest? Matthew: Well I was gonna go there anyways before all of this so sure. Melia: Excellent! This should be good for you too. Lots of trainers up there for you to battle. Matthew: And even more of a reason for me to go. Melia: Well I’ll meet you there then Matthew. I’m gonna go now. Bye you guys! -leaves the room- Matthew: Well I guess we should get out of here Ren. Ren: Yea. I have to do some research for the Professor. So I’m gonna head for the Magnolia Library. The 2 of us walked back through the sewers and then up onto land. Before Ren went anywhere, I stopped him really quick. Matthew: Hey. Wait a minute. Ren: Hmm? What is it? Matthew: I know it’s only been a couple of hours since we battled but you did pretty good down there. How about we have a round 2 right now? Ren: Sure. I’d love to. The 2 of us started our battle. Unlike our last battle, this 1 was pretty difficult. I thought a couple of times that he might actually beat me. It was a close battle but I was able to come out victorious. He seemed a bit disappointed but he smiled at me. Ren: Nice battle. Guess I still need to train up some more to beat you. Matthew: Hey. You had me up against the wall for a bit there. I thought you were gonna win that a couple of times. Ren: Well thanks for that. I really should get going though. Matthew: Alright. Later. Have fun with your researches. Ren: Later Matt! Ren ran off to the Magnolia Library. I started my trek up to the train station that would take me up to Goldenwood Forest. I was starting to feel a bit better now with the whole situation. I was making new friends now and things were going alright. But in the back of my mind, I was still worried about my mother. I was hoping she was still alive. MEANWHILE ON THE OCEANA PIER POKEMON TEAM REJUVENATION CHARACTER RATES TIME SPENT IN AEVIUM QUESTION OF THE THREAD

Ohh yea... speaking of the nurse, I thought for some reason you were gonna make her secretly evil. Lol.

Interesting way to, so to speak, "reset" Torkoal. I liked how you didn't give Torkoal like the best kind of moveset. I mean yea. Overheat is powerful as hell but it has a drawback on it as well. Loved how you basically had the 2 rival battles have a reason to them. To reteach your Torkaol how to battle again. And VERY nice touch with some of the starters getting stolen. Overall, very nice read and can't wait for Episode 17.

I looked on my CyberNav and looked at the map on it. The way to get to Goldenwood Forest was to go up, get on a train, and then continue up north. But as I was about to go there, I thought to myself. I didn’t have to go there right away. I mean what was this Melia doing anyways that would require me to watch over her immediately? So instead, I started to explore the entire East side of Gearen. Luckily for me, there were also Pokemon Trainers all over the place. Thanks to them, my team had gotten somewhat stronger. I was loving every second of this. I went inside 1 of the buildings and went up a floor. As I was exploring the place, a woman came over and started talking to me. Woman: Hello there and welcome to the 1st floor of the Velvet Building. Matthew: Thanks. So what do you do here? Woman: Well, this floor contains a small branch of a growing company from Grand Dream City. I don’t suppose you’ve heard of our new PokeBall technology? Matthew: New PokeBall technology? Uhh… No. Can’t say I have. Woman: Is that so? Well then, how about we play a game. Matthew: What kind of game? Woman: In my hands, I have 2 prototype PokeBalls as we speak. Choose a hand and I’ll give you that ball. Matthew: Hmm… Left. Woman: Congrats! You chose the Mineral Ball! -hands me the Mineral Ball- Matthew: So what’s special about this ball? Woman: Well a Mineral Ball is great at catching Ground, Rock and Steel Type Pokemon. Matthew: That’s actually pretty cool. Thanks. Woman: Ohh it’s no problem dear. Good luck on your journey! It was cool to see that new types of PokeBalls were being made over here in Aevium. I went on my way and explored the rest of the building. I went inside of another building, which was apparently called the Emerald Building, and was about to explore the entirety of it when I noticed a businessman in front of the elevator. Matthew: Hey. You think you can move out of the way dude? Man: Hmm? Do you want to use the elevator? Matthew: Well… yea. Man: But of course. You may use it. Matthew:… Are you gonna m- Man: After you entertain me with a Pokemon battle! -2 moves later- Matthew: Really? All of that and not even last 10 seconds? Man: Umm… Fine. I’ll admit it. Matthew: Admit what? Man: This was my 1st Pokemon battle. Matthew: Well I mean that’s o- Man: Also, these Pokemon aren’t mine. Matthew: What do you mean they aren’t yours? Who’s are they then? Man: They’re my son’s Pokemon. I took them while he was at school so I could use them in a battle. Matthew: Wow… Seriously? Man: I wanted to try it out! I’d say it’s not bad for my 1st time, eh? I gave the man a very stern look. He was obviously feeling embarrassed so he ran out of the building. I explored the building and then continued exploring the rest of the city. I headed up some stairs and 1 of the buildings caught my eye. I walked in front of a pure white building with a blue roof and gold on it. I read the sign in front of it. It said “Gearen Help Center.” Matthew: What an interesting place… Perhaps I’ll come here sometime and see what it’s all about. I went back down the steps and over to the right. I was amazed to see a lot more of the city. I wasn’t complaining though. I loved exploring new places. Soon though, I was really glad that I explored this side of the city. I finally came across the 1st gym of this region. I stared up at it. It was just a basic building but it was more than that to me. It was gonna be apart of my life. This place and many other Gym places. I knew what I was doing what I was done looking after this Melia girl. I then explored most of the area. The last place I went inside was the Chrisola Hotel. I walked inside and was taken aback by how nice the place looked. As I walked more into the place, the clerk called out to me. Clerk: Hey! You! What are you doing here? Matthew: I’m just looking around. Clerk: Looking around huh? Right. I’m sure you’re looking for a free night here. Well if you’re here for a reservation, let me make this simple for you. There’s no way someone like you would be able to afford our extremely opulent services. Matthew: Really? Psh. Whatever. I would never want to stay here anyways. Clerk: Good! With that being said, do me a favor and- ???: Weeeee!!!! The clerk and I looked in the direction of the noise. I didn’t know what it was but something was barreling at me with someone on it. I had no time to move out of the way and it crashed into me. It made me fall onto my back, causing me pain. Matthew: Ow! That hurt like a bitch! ???: Owie powie kazowie, lowie! Clerk: M-Ms. Blakeory! What on earth are you doing?! How many times do I have to tell you not to use the trolleys in such a barbaric manner! And you’ve gone and hit this hooligan with it! Matthew: I am NOT a hooligan old-timer! Clerk: I pray to Arceus that they don’t file a lawsuit! Matthew: I may do it just to annoy the fuck out of you! Clerk: Why I never! Watch your tongue young man! ???: Aw, quit worrying so much! He don’t even have a scratch on him! Matthew: Might not have a mark but my back hurts! ???: Hey! It’s your fault anyways! You got in the way of my trolley 1st! If anyone should be suing, it should be me suing you for the damages myself! Hehe. Matthew: Ohh whatever. ???: But for real, sorry for slamming my trolley into you like that! It was an accident… Matthew: -sighs- It’s ok. ???: Ohh yea! The name’s- Clerk: Ms. Blakeory, stop wasting your time with this street rat! Matthew: I swear to Arceus, if you call me a hooligan or street rat or anything of the sorts again, you’ll regret it! Clerk: I’ll pretend I didn’t hear that. Anyways, the helicopter you requested is waiting for you on the roof as we speak! ???: Oh CRUD! I forgot I requested that… I haven’t even packed yet, hah… Val will kill me if I’m late again! Oh darn, what a bother! Eh, but who needs to pack when the world is your oyster! Because, well, you know what they say!~ Clerk:… Matthew:… ???:… Matthew: Sooo… Clerk: What do they say? ???: Huh? Why would I know? I don’t know what they say. I was asking the 2 of you that. Matthew: You’re a headache waiting to happen… Might be starting right now actually. ???: But anyways, I gotta go. It was nice crashing into you though! -leaves the area- Clerk & Matthew: -sighs- I quickly explored the Hotel but there wasn’t that much there except for a Battle Arena in 1 of the upper floors. I decided that I wasted enough time and headed over to the train station that would take me to Goldenwood Forest. I walked over there but when I got close, a thug stopped me. Thug: Whoa there buddy. Sorry but this bridge has a toll. Matthew: A toll? For what? Thug: For me! Now you either pay it or turn back. Matthew: Dude, I seriously don’t have time for this. Just get out of my way. Thug: As soon as you give me the money, I will gladly move. Matthew: You’re really doing this aren’t you? Alright. I’ll battle you. Thug: You serious? You wanna battle me? You must be joking. Matthew: You win, I’ll give you all of my money. I win, you get the fuck out of here. Thug: Fine by me! I’m gonna send you packin’! The battle began. I was expecting this battle to be easy but it was surprisingly challenging. At least from the ones I had battled already. But I had won the battle. He had a shocked expression on his face upon his defeat. Thug: I-I thought the trainers in this town were supposed to be weak?! Matthew: Well I’m not originally from here. So… Thug: Damnit! My easy money making technique can’t go on if there are trainers like you walking around… Matthew: Then leave. You did lose the bet after all. Thug: Fine. I’ll leave and I probably won’t be back. But seriously? Screw you. The thug went away and I was able to continue north towards the train station. But when I got there, there was an officer standing in front of the entrance. Matthew: Hey. Can I get through? Officer: Sorry but there’s been a power outage at this station. You’ll have to come back some other time. Matthew: Seriously?! Ugh! How am I supposed to go see Melia now!? Officer: Excuse me but did you just say Melia? Matthew: Yes I did. Why? Officer: I’ve been guarding this post all day and I can with certainty that Melia did not come this way. Matthew: Wait. She didn’t come this way? Where the hell is she then? Officer: I’m not sure but she’s not here. Good luck sir. Matthew: Yea… Thanks for telling me… I slowly walked away from the train station. I had no idea what to do now. I remembered that there was a park somewhere near. So I went there and sat on a bench. I started to get in my thoughts and started to wonder what I was doing. Why was I doing something for the Professor of this region when my mom was kidnapped? I then started to feel bad that there were a couple of moments today where I was having fun while she was Arceus knows where and possibly hurt. I was starting to feel sad. While I was in my feelings, I started to hear loud music. Really loud music. I looked around but no 1 was in the park besides me. So I got up and tried to look for the source of the loud music. POKEMON TEAM TIME SPENT IN AEVIUM QUESTION OF THE THREAD

This is insanely awesome! Outdoing yourself Ame and to everyone else working on this game!

Matthew: Ahh! I’m glad you rescued me but could you hurry it up Talonflame?! Talonflame: Talon! I was dangling above the weird looking waters of Aevium in the rain. At least I assumed it was Aevium. This random Talonflame had snatched me up from that sinking ship and saved me from those bad people. But why did it do that? Not like it knew me or anything. Soon, I could see a harbor of sorts. The Talonflame started to decline and soon, I was on the ground. The bird Pokemon then flew in front of me and sat down. Matthew: Ohh geez. That was a close call. Thanks. But… My mom- ???: Talonflame, did you find anything? Matthew: Huh? A boat came rushing towards the area and went inside a shed. I wasn’t paying attention to the water because I didn’t want to think of this bird dropping me in it and drowning. It parked inside the shed and a woman, all in red, including her hair, came out. She ran over to us looking concerned. ???: Oh my. Are you ok? You were on the S.S. Oceana weren’t you? Matthew: Yea… Was not a pretty sight with what went down there. ???: What happened? I spent what seemed like hours explaining to this woman what happened. She seemed horrified with what I was saying but I couldn’t blame her. If the roles were reversed, I’d look horrified at hearing this story as well. ???: I see… So that’s what happened. Matthew: Yea. It’s horrible. ???; I saw most of what happened go down. Matthew: You did? ???: Yea. I tried my best to get there as fast as I could but… Matthew: It’s alright. You tried. ???: I know… But fortunately, my trusty Talonflame here is fast. We got there just in time to rescue you. Matthew: Thank you. And thank you Talonflame. Talonflame: Talon Talonflame!~ Tesla: Oh! I haven’t introduced myself! My name is Tesla. Matthew: I’m Matthew. Tesla: Well it’s glad to meet you Matthew. Although, I wish the circumstances were different. Matthew: Tch. You can say that again. Tesla: That ship’s most likely sunk to the bottom of the sea by now. Matthew: That sucks but I’m glad I’m not still on it. I just… I wish I know what happened with my mom. Tesla: Well from what you’ve told me about her, you shouldn’t worry too much. I’m sure she’s doing fine. Matthew: I hope so. We were supposed to start our new lives here today. And now? It’s gone to shit. Tesla: It’ll be alright Matthew. Matthew: Who are these assholes anyways? Tesla: Well Team Xen usually aren’t the most competent group out there. Matthew: Team… Xen? Tesla: Is this the 1st time you’ve heard of them? Matthew: Yea. Never heard of them before. Tesla: Well all anyone really knows about them is that they’re a criminal organization that no 1 really knows about. Matthew: Well after today, I’m pretty sure they’re gonna be known. Tesla: This is really shocking. They’re usually all bark and no bite. I wonder if whatever they’re planning has finally gone into action? Matthew: Well I don’t care what they’re plans are. I’m going after them to get my mother back! Tesla: I don’t blame you. But… you’re all alone now aren’t you? Matthew: I don’t mind being alone. I just have no idea what to do now. Tesla: Hmm. Before you said that you and your mom were starting your new lives here right? Matthew: Yea. I don’t know what my mom was gonna do but I was gonna start my Pokemon adventure here. Tesla: I know what you should do then. Go to the Gearen Laboratory. Matthew: The Gearen Laboratory? Tesla: Yea! You can go there and get your starter Pokemon and start your journey. Matthew: You’re suggesting for me to start my journey now while my mom is missing? Are you dumb? Tesla: You’re gonna need to get stronger to face them. Might as well start your adventure now to help with that. Matthew:… Yea. I suppose you’re right. Sorry for calling you dumb. Tesla: It’s ok. You’re stressed out. Anyone would be in this case. Well, I think I’m gonna go to the wreck site to see if I can find anymore survivors. Matthew: Where is this laboratory? Tesla: Just keep heading up. You’ll get there. Although, you’ll probably need to get verified 1st. You’ll be doing that before you set foot in Gearen City. Matthew: Alright. Thanks Tesla. I’m feeling a bit better now. Tesla: Good. I’m glad. -gets on top of Talonflame- You know, I’m a firm believer that everything happens for a reason. Things will work out eventually of you’re patient. Matthew: Well being patient isn’t really my thing. Tesla: Well looks like you have to be patient now. Anyways, I’m sure we’ll see each other soon Matthew! Tesla had me move aside. She then instructed her Talonflame to use Tailwind and they left swiftly to see if they could find anymore people in the waters where the S.S. Oceana used to be. I went up north and came into a building. I went up to the counter with a woman there. She looked up to me and gave me a smile. I gave 1 back although it was a bit weird since I wasn’t all that happy. Mable: Hello there. My name’s Mable. Welcome to Aevium Immigration. Matthew: Uhh… Hey. Mable: Do you have your passport? Matthew: No. I… dropped it in the ocean. Mable: That’s terrible. Ohh this simply just won’t do.~ Do you at least have a Train Card? Those can double as passports. Matthew: Ohh yea! I do. Mable: Excellent. Follow me for a second. I followed the girl to another counter with a girl behind it. She handed her my Trainer Card. She put it into a machine and in a couple of seconds, it showed that the card was verified. The girl, who’s name was Sable, gave Mable my Trainer Card and then she handed it over to me. Sable: Congratulations Matthew! You are now a verified citizen of Aevium as of this moment! Mable: Yes. Congratulations. Now you can move around Aevium without any restrictions. Good luck out there Matthew. Matthew: Thank you both. I followed Mable back to her work area. She left the door open and I was able to go through. When I got outside, I could see how Gearen City looked. There were these weird things on the ground. I had no idea what they were or what they were used for. The buildings looked nice though. Straight ahead looked like an important building. I walked up to it and read the sign in front. Matthew: “Gearen Laboratory.” Well looks like I’m here. -walks into the building- Whoa. Nice. Amanda: Hey. Are you Matthew? -runs up to me- Matthew: Wait… Amanda? Amanda: What took you so long to get here? I thought you ditched me! Matthew: Well I don’t know if you’ve heard or not but- Amanda: Well now that you’re here, we can get started! Matthew: But I’m trying to- But before I could finish my sentence, Amanda bolted upwards. I felt annoyed that she wouldn’t let me tell her what happened but I figured she was gonna hear about it sooner or later. I soon followed her upwards and could see her talking to someone. Amanda: Yes! The new trainer is finally here!~ Matthew: Not really new but yea. I’m here. Amanda: Alright! Right this way Matthew! ???: Hold on Amanda. Amanda: Umm… Uh-oh… The 2 of us turned around and were greeted by a young man dressed as if he worked in this place. He looked very proper. ???: And where have you been? I’ve tried getting in touch with you for weeks now. Why haven’t you gotten back to me? Matthew: Wait. Weeks? That sounds troubling. ???: Also, that hat is new. Did you buy it during your trip to Grand Dream City? Amanda: I was just you know… I’ve been busy and stuff. And yep! I bought this hat at GDC. Stylish, ain’t it? ???: Sure. Well, while you were “busy” shopping, I’ve already gone ahead and finished our project. All I need you to do is to deliver it to Zumi for me. I believe she’s at the Magnolia Library right now studying. Amanda: Uhh… Oh! You know, I would, but I’m totally busy here with Matthew. ???: Another new trainer? I see. Matthew: Again, not new but I’m here. ???: Ahh. Apologies then. Amanda: Yep! Ohh right. You don’t know who this is right? Matthew, meet Jan. Jan, meet Matthew. Matthew: Nice to meet you Jan. Jan: Nice to meet you as well Matthew. I’m Amanda’s brother. Matthew: She is huh? She’s a pain I take it? Amanda: Hey! Jan: You have no clue. Amanda: You realize that we co-manage the league right?! Matthew: You do? Jan: If by “co-manage” you mean “Jan does all the work while Amanda plays outside”… then yea. I do co-manage. Amanda: Hey. That’s not a nice thing to say. Besides, you know I’m better with more hands on stuff Jan. You’re better with the paperwork anyways. I mean honesty, is it such a good idea to pin me with all the legal documentation the league requires? Jan:… I suppose you’re right. If I left you with all that stuff, you’d make sure everything burned down to the ground. Amanda: I didn’t say- Jan: Anyways, since you’re not willing to deliver this for me, I’ll do it myself. Amanda: Well ok. You do that! Jan: See you 2 later. Matthew: Later Jan. -watches as he leaves- You 2 always like that? Amanda: Yep! So I’ll meet you inside the actual lab ok? Matthew: Yea. Sure. I’ll see you in there in a bit. Amanda went up and into the lab. I explored the place a bit more. It was an interesting place to say the least. I decided it was time to go into the lab as well but when I was gonna go through the door, someone knocked into me, both of us falling down. Matthew: Ow! Ugh. My day just keeps getting better and better. ???: Owie… Sorry about that. Matthew: It’s alright. You ok? ???: Yes. However, I’m in a rish. Please excuse me. The girl stood up and ran down towards the exit of the building. I walked through the door with Amanda waiting for me. The 2 of us walked up to the top of the room. I could hear someone talking to who I assumed was the professor but I wasn’t paying attention. I was thinking too much about if my mom was ok or not. When Amanda announced that she brought me in, the man jumped and turned the tv off. ???: Oh! Amanda! I didn’t think you’d get here so soon. Matthew: You got a nice place here Professor… Uhh- Prof. Jenner: Jenner. Professor Jenner. Amanda: Wait wait. So soon? Don’t you mean late? Prof. Jenner: It doesn’t matter. Welcome to my laboratory Matthew! Matthew: Thanks for the warm welcome. Prof. Jenner: You’re quite welcome. Now, I am the lead scientist here at Gearen Lab. I was hired by Jan and Zumi- Amanda: Professor, must you always put the trainers through this lengthy introduction?! Prof. Jenner: I beg your pardon? Matthew: No offense prof but I’d really like to get through this as fast as possible. Prof. Jenner: Ah. Well I suppose you’re right then Amanda. In that case, please take Matthew and help them choose right away! Amanda: Ooooo man! This is the best part! Matthew: You get excited easily don’t you Amanda? Amanda brought me over to the side and then pressed a button. I could here gates being lowered. She instructed me on choosing my starter Pokemon. It looked in each section. They kept the starters in this little environmental areas. It was quite interesting. I walked past each 1 a couple of times. I finally went into the fire area and walked up to a Chimchar. It looked up at me and smiled. I felt a certain connection with this little Fire Type for some reason. Matthew: Hey there. Do you wanna be my Pokemon? Chimchar: -jumps up and down excitedly- Chim Chimchar! Chimchar! Matthew: That’s great. Well I have a PokeBall here for you. I stuck out the PokeBall to Chimchar. The little Pokemon touched the ball and was transported inside the PokeBall, automatically being caught. I kind of felt excited. I had a new Pokemon on my team but better yet, a new friend. I went back over to Amanda to tell her I made my decision. Amanda: Did you make your decision yet? Matthew: Yep. Take a look for yourself. -takes out Chimchar’s PokeBall and calls him out- Chimchar: Chimchar. Amanda: Hell yea! That’s a nice choice Matthew. Matthew: Thanks. I felt a certain connection with it. Amanda: Did you give it a nickname? Matthew: No but I am thinking of 1. Amanda: Hmm. -pulls out her Pokedex and scans Chimchar- Ooo. Your Chimchar is female. Matthew: It is? Hmm. I think I got a good name for her then. Rousey. How you like the sound of that buddy? Chimchar: -jumps up and down with joy- Chimchar char! Matthew: Well I’m glad you like that. Amanda: Hey. Have you had a battle yet in Aevium? Matthew: No. Why? Amanda: Because I’m gonna be your 1st opponent! Matthew: Well… I suppose this will make me feel a little better. Sure. Why not. Let’s do this! The 2 of us threw our PokeBalls out and started the battle. I chose to use Chimchar as Amanda used a Litten. It wasn’t a serious battle considering it was just a scratching battle but it felt good to have a Pokemon battle for the 1st time in ages. The battle was quick and and soon, Chimchar came out victorious. The feeling of winning a battle was awesome. We both returned our Pokemon back to our PokeBalls and shook each others hands. Amanda: Gee willickers Mary Ann! I was blown away by your potential! Matthew: Uhh… Thanks but it was just a scratching battle. Amanda: Don’t forget, I’m a scout for the league. I have an eye for these things. Matthew: Ok. I guess you have a point. Amanda: Even though you have a long way to go to reach your full potential though, I’m positive that you’ll get there. Matthew: Well thanks Amanda. That’s nice of you to say. Amanda: No problem. Hehe. Ohh yea. Here’s a little something from me to get you started. -hands me a couple of PokeBalls- Matthew: Ohh thanks. But I already have some in my bag. Amanda: Ohh? Well you got extra ones now! Anyways, that’s all for me now. But I think Professor Jenner should get you all situated. Before I go, let me heal your Pokemon. I brought out Chimchar and Amanda healed her. I thanked her for the heal and she told me good luck on my journey and left. I walked up to Professor Jenner’s desk. He seemed kind of nervous for some reason. Prof. Jenner: Matthew! Congratulations on winning your 1st battle in the Aevium Region! Your journey here is just beginning! Matthew: Thanks. Are you ok? You seem nervous for some reason. Prof. Jenner: Nervous? No. I am alright. But I do have a personal favor to ask you. Matthew: I’m really busy you know. Prof. Jenner: Ahh. Yes. I apologize. Matthew:… Alright. What is it? Prof. Jenner: It has to do wi- ???: Professor Jenner, I’m back from my trip to Amethyst Cave! A teenage boy came running up to the professors desk. He was all in dark clothing. ???: Here are the Pokemon you lended me. Prof. Jenner: Ah Ren… You got back quickly. Matthew: Ren huh? Ren: Mhm. I got research on all the Pokemon you requested too. I told you that hiring me as your assistant was a good idea! I get the job done. Matthew: So you’re the assistant to the professor here? Nice. Must be interesting. Ren: It is! Ohh wait. Who are you? Are you a new recruit? Prof. Jenner: Not a new recruit, but a new trainer. Matthew:… Not even gonna bother saying it anymore. Ren: Ohh! A trainer huh? Well if that’s the case… Let’s see how you do in battle! Matthew: So you want to give me my 2nd victory today? Sure. Let’s do this! We through out our Pokemon and the battle begun. He had chosen Froakie while I had again chose to use Chimchar. Just like the last battle, this 1 was just a quick scratch/pound battle and I, yet again, came out victorious. Ren seemed shocked by the loss. Ren: You won? Wow. I really didn’t think I’d lose. You’re really good at this! Matthew: Thanks. You’re not bad either. Ren: Well that was my 1st battle with a Pokemon I actually own. Matthew: It is? Well you did alright for your 1st time. Ren: I’m used to battling with the Pokemon Professor Jenner lends me when I take on more dangerous things. Prof. Jenner: Speaking of which, I have another task for you when you’re ready. Ren: Oh… Already? Do you mind if I take on that task a little later? Prof. Jenner: Why’s that? Ren: I promised some friends that I’d meet up with the after I came back. Prof. Jenner: Well, you have been doing a great job so far. I suppose you can have the rest of the day off. Ren: Thank you sir! I’ll see you tomorrow! And I’m sure we’ll see each other soon, I’m sure. Later! -leaves the area- Matthew: Nice dude. Prof. Jenner: Indeed he is. Now about that personal favor. Matthew: Ohh yea. I forgot you were gonna ask me this. What do you want me to do? Prof. Jenner: I have a daughter named Melia. I sent her to Route 1 and Goldenwood Forest a little while ago. Matthew: You want me to go watch your daughter like a babysitter? Really? Prof. Jenner: Do not get me wrong. I have faith that she’ll be able to take care of herself, but… I’d feel better if there was some to look after her. Of course, I won’t you do this without a reward. Matthew: Hmm… Fine. I’ll do it. Prof. Jenner: Good! Take these in advance then. -hands over a new Pokedex and a CyberNav- Matthew: Oh wow. What’s this CyberNav thing though. Prof. Jenner: It’s similar to the Pokegear. You can also check the Town Map and listen to music while travelling. I hear that there are other apps available for it as well. So be on the look out for those as well. You may be on your way now. Good luck. Matthew: Thanks Jenner. I’ll see you later. I walked down the room and through the doors. I was kind of excited to start my adventure but also a little annoyed about this favor I just accepted to do. But I was never 1 to turn down favors from someone. That got me thinking of my mom because that’s how she taught me. As I was continuing to walk, Jan came up from the entrance and saw me. Jan: Matthew! Just the person I was hoping to run into. Matthew: Hopefully you’re not gonna ask me for a favor as well. I’m already doing something for Jenner. Jan: No no. I just wanted to show you a couple of things. That’s all. Won’t take long at all. Matthew: Fine. Show me. Jan: Follow me. Jan opened up the way and we went through a door. I could see a bunch of things that I had never seen before. Matthew: What… are these things? Jan: I’m glad you asked. Let me show you. He 1st showed me something called the PC Star. It was basically a way for me to access my stuff without it actually being a PC. The next thing he showed me were Healing Stars. There was a Red 1 where when you used it, it would deactivate. The Gold 1 I could use repeatedly. He then last showed me something called a Gym Guide panel. This 1 I was actually interested in. Whenever I would enter a Gym, I would see 1 of these panels and a special person would appear and give me advice on the Gym Leader I would be facing at that time. Once they were defeated though, it would no longer operate for me. Jan: That’s everything I needed to show you. Matthew: Thanks. Jan: Feel free to try out any of these things before you leave. I have a lot of work todo, so I must go. Good luck on your journey Matthew! Matthew: Thanks and good luck to whatever you’re doing! Jan exited the room. I decided to try out the red Healing Star since Chimchar wasn’t healed after its last match. After touching it, it blackened out. Before I left, I was curious as to who this “special person” was that would appear with the Gym Guide panel. So I went over to it and pressed the button. I didn’t shock me too much to see a hologramic version of Jan to show up. Matthew: Heh. I figured it would be you. Jan: Well I guess the cat’s out of the bag now. I’m the special person. Matthew: You don’t say. Jan: But I must really get back to work. Later Matthew. The panel turned off. I turned around and exited the room and headed towards the exit. When I got outside, I looked all around. I was finally starting my Pokemon adventure. For right now, it was to get stronger so I could save my mother from Team Xen. Before I started walking though, I felt something land on my head. I felt it and could feel feathers. I accidentally pulled 1 off and could see it was blue. Matthew: Blue feather?… A Ducklett? Ducklett: Ducklett.~ The little duck Pokemon jumped off of my head and landed in front of me. It bowed to me as if I was some kind of really important person or something. Matthew: Well you’re a polite Ducklett aren’t you? I’m sorry I plucked out 1 of your feathers… Ducklett: Ducklett Duck.~ Matthew: What did you land on my head for though? Ducklett: Ducklett Ducklett lett Duck.~ Matthew: I have no clue what you’re saying but you seemed really fond of me. Ducklett: -nods its head in agreement- Ducklett.~ Matthew: Do you wanna come with me on my journey? Ducklett: -nods its head yes- Ducklett Duck.~ Matthew: -pulls out my Pokedex and finds out more info on the Ducklett- Well, you’re a female. Low level. But I can make you stronger. I think I’ll call you… Darlin’. How do you like that? Ducklett: Ducklett Ducklett lett!~ Matthew: Well I’ll take that as you like the name. Hmm. What ball to catch you?… How about a Great Ba- Before I could finish my sentence, the Ducklett pecked the Great Ball I head in my hand and caught itself. I never seen a Pokemon act like that before but I was excited I had a new Pokemon and a new friend to have with me on my adventure. POKEMON TEAM REJUVENATION CHARACTER RATES TIME SPENT IN AEVIUM QUESTION OF THE THREAD