All right, we're back to the Kalos region of the Pokemon World! (Welcome back! I missed you...) (Tsunebiki's really clingy!) Well, let's get on with it shall we?
Let's move on and... (To the right!)
Poke Fan: I love my Pokemon. [music note] I love my Pokemon. [music note]
'You are challenged by Poke Fan Agnes! Poke Fan Agnes sent out Burmy!' Go! Sosaruyaku! (Yo! Yo! Yo! Time to tear up the floor!) Scratch up the opponent! Burmy but used Protect before it could strike. (Yo! What kind'a leaves are those!?) Well Protect isn't likely to work twice in a row... and Burmy Tackles Sosaruyaku while he reached out to Scratch it up, which Sosaruyaku tired to do again, but those leaves Protected the Burmy again. (I'm a-gonna get ya!) Burmy tries to Protect itself, but the leaves haven't recovered from the last attack yet and Sosaruyaku got some more Scratches in. Just one more time should do it... but Agnes used a Super Potion. But at least Sosaruyaku dealt some damage with more Scratches. But by the next round of Scratches, the leaves have recovered enough to Protect it again... Another Scratch and another Tackle. Another Scratch and a Protect. It tried to Protect itself again, but those leaves failed for one last time... and Sosaruyaku wins! But Agnes is about to send in another Burmy...
(Wait!? How come you're playing using Shift style?) I do have an in-story reason for this, my character's psychic. (If you say so...) As a matter of fact, how about you and Niyagi do battle commentary from now on? (Well, at least that gives us something to do.) Oh, right, incoming Burmy! Come back Sosaruyaku! (See ya latter!) Suguiko! I choose you! (Oh... *glint in eye* I see a bug...) It's Pecking time! (And... Suguiko's hit with a Tackle at the same time!) Let's finish this quickly... (Suguiko sneaks in a Quick Attack!) (And that female Burmy's going down to Chinatown!) And... Suguiko's doing fine so far, send in the next Burmy! (Wow! All three of those Burmy's look different...) (And Suguiko's looking a bit... "Peck-ish"...) (And you're resorting to puns...Oh the enemy Burmy tackled Suguiko in retaliation!) (This should be the last of the bugs...) (And Suguiko sneaks in another Quick Attack!) (I believe now I can show off my Baby-Doll Eyes to others...)
Agnes: You and your Pokemon look like you have something stronger than mere love!
Well, "Friendship is Magic"...
'Shimohi received [Pokedollar]560 for winning!'
Agnes: Even if you can't communicate with words, you can still have a loving relationship with your Pokemon!
Speaking of love, I haven't tried out Pokemon Amie yet... (Excuse Shimohi for a bit, this will take a while...) (Okay...Shimohi's back and...)
Preschooler: Check it out! I just traded for a cool new Pokemon!
'You are challenged by Preschooler Adrian! Preschooler Adrian sent out Magikarp!' Go! Sosaruyaku! Really? A Magikarp?! That takes me back to my earliest past life... But enough of that. Time for a Vine Whipping! (And that Magikarp's down!) (Never even stood a chance...)
Adrian: Splish, splash... Splish, splash, splosh...
'Shimohi received [Pokedollar]144 for winning!'
Adrian: I just received Magikarp in a trade, so we haven't gotten used to each other yet!
Well now... moving on... Yo, dude! What are you doing in the red flowers there?
Poke Fan: I can tell by the look on your face that you just love Pokemon!
'You are challenged by Poke Fan Gabe! Poke Fan Gabe sent out Pichu!' Go! Suguiko! (Wow... type-advantages are not on our side...) (But maybe experience and wits can win this...) (Suguiko Tackles the Pichu and...it's down!) A Pikachu's coming next? How about a Pikachu versus Pikachu showdown!? Come on out Sparkle! Show Gabe what you're made of! (Oh..."big boy"! You think you're all that and a bag of chips!? Well have a load of this Quick Attack!) (And... the male Pikachu growled at Sparkle. Maybe he feels threatened by Sparkle over here?) (Well, for that you're going to get another one!) (And the other Pikachu Whips Sparkle with his Tail, trying to assert dominance I see...) (That's a laugh! Take this!) (And another Whipping of the Tail...) (I will take you down! I swear it!) (And the opposing Pikachu Growls with only a small bit of health left before fainting.) (I've got you now!) (But Gabe uses a Super Potion.) (What in the name of Arceus!?) What's with all these trainers using Super Potions... (Well...a series of Quick Attacks latter... Sparkle wins!) (Yeah! You can't keep ME down!)
Gabe: This battle made it even more clear to me! You really love Pokemon!
Well, I do care for my team a lot, if that counts...
'Shimohi received [Pokedollar]720 for winning!'
Gabe: Pokemon can be difficult at times, but everything will be OK if you show them that you love them!
(And now Shimohi's messing around with Pokemon Amie again...) And I'm back! What are those two doing by the gate?
Blue Twin: Hello there! Have you ever heard of a Pokemon called Flabebe? Oh! I see. It's registered in your Pokedex! That's what I would expect from one of the professor's handpicked Pokemon Trainers!
Red Twin: Flabebe is--now brace yourself--a Fairy-type Pokemon!
Yeah... I kind of knew that already...
Blue Twin: Fairy type is a new Pokemon type that was just discovered...
At least that's what I thought the twin with the blue tie said but...
Red Twin: This turned the entire type-matchup system on its head!
...the twin with the red tie interrupted leaving me to guess what he said.
Red Twin: And we've been battling Fairy-type Pokemon against other types of Pokemon at Professor Sycamore's request. My name's Sina! It's a beautiful name for a beautiful lady!
Blue Twin: I'm Dexio. Two years ago, Professor Sycamore entrusted me with a Pokedex. You could call me a Pokemon-voyage veteran.
Well, Dexio, counting past lives, I've got twelve years ahead of you...
Sina: If you'd like, I'll show you the way to the lab. So, come along now!
-Yes-
-No-
You guys better not be part of the local evil team... If you are, I'm going to have to take a page from Ben Grimm of the Fantastic Four! (Besides... you know... "Choo-choo!")
Sina: OK! Let's get this show on the road!
Fine, time to follow the twins...
Dexio: So, how are you and Fletchling getting along?
(Huh... Us...?) Suguiko's a strange one, but everyone on my team's strange. And I love every one of them!
Dexio: The more you walk around with your Pokemon, the stronger your friendship will become. Here! This is the TM for Return. This is a move that gets more powerful when your friendship with the Pokemon using it is strong.
'Shimohi obtained TM27 Return! Shimohi put the TM27 in the TMs & HMs Pocket.'
Sina: Right though this gate, and you'll be in Lumiose City! Go on already!
Roger! ...Wow! This place is huge!
Sina: I'll go ahead and wait in front of the lab for you!
Dexio: Follow her that way to the lab!
So... Fancy Mansion with Pokeballs decorating the gate, got it! Wow! Is that an Absol over there!? ...Okay, it doesn't have that strange horn-like thing... What's this shop over there?
'Cafe Introversion'
Alright, so I'm skating down the street looking around when...
Construction Worker: I'm sorry. There's a blackout. You can't go any farther until it's fixed.
I'm betting this town has an Electric-type Gym.
Random person off screen: The Skiddo makes the cutest noises as it sleeps...
So that's the Pokemon with the Professor in that dream I saw... Let's see where this middle road goes...
Construction Worker: I'm sorry. There's a blackout. You can't go any farther until it's fixed.
Again?! Well, let's go down the left street then... ("Choo-choo!") I see the Lab.
Sina: This building is the Sycamore Pokemon Lab! Let's go inside!
Well, if it's required for the plot...
Sina: You've traveled a long way from Vaniville Town, but you're finally here! The Professor can't wait to meet you. You can find him on the third floor, so hop in the elevator!
I think it would be safe to assume that the elevator is straight ahead.
'Which floor would you like to go to?'
-2F-
-3F-
-Quit-
Third Floor of course, I have my first Pokemon: Tsunebiki... (...and...) (...many...) (...so many...) (...more...) (...of us.) ...and the Pokedex as well, so what more does the Professor want?
Sycamore: Finally we meet!
Holy Arceus! You look the same as you did in my dream!
Sycamore: Fantastic! You're here! Come this way, won't you?
Well, destiny, plot and all that...
Sycamore: Many thanks for coming all the way from Vaniville Town! I'm Professor Sycamore! It's a pleasure to finally meet you! How is your Pokemon journey going so far? Have you met many different Pokemon?
Well, the members of my team are certainly "different" but that's far from being a bad thing...
Sycamore: Fantastic! Let me have a quick look at your Pokedex and see! Hmm... So you've seen 32 kinds of Pokemon in Central Kalos, then. Oh ho! The pages are getting filled in. It's starting to look good! Well now, you DO have a certain je ne sais quoi!
Uh... I may have some distant French heritage, but that doesn't mean I understand much if any French. What's "je ne sais quoi" supposed to mean?
Sycamore: I have a good feeling about you! At first, I was thinking of choosing only one child from a town when I was deciding who to give a Pokemon to. In Vaniville Town, it was going to be the child of a Veteran Trainer I know. About then, I learned that the Rhyhorn racer Grace and her son were moving here. Here in the Kalos region, you're far away from everything you used to know...
Well, I think it might of had something to do with hiding from the paparazzi... I wasn't really listening that well...
Sycamore: That really hit me right here... Then it hit me--I should give you a Pokemon and have you travel around Kalos!
Shauna: Hi, Professor! It's Shauna. [music note]
I'd know that voice from anywhere...
Selena: Sorry to have kept you waiting.
...and my next door neighbor/rival, she's cool...
Sycamore: Fantastic! Now, let's all have a Pokemon battle!
What!? Here!?
Sycamore: Your opponent shall be me!
Holy Arceus! That's really surprising! (I'm betting Shimohi's going to get creamed! Anyone willing to be against me?) (*sigh* I'm the only other person here... Fine.) (And over nine-thousand Internets to the winner!) (So it really doesn't matter...)
Sycamore: Shall we start the battle?
-Yes-
-No-
*sigh* Let's get this over with...
Sycamore: Just so you know, I'm not that tough!
(This sounds like a total bluff...)
'You are challenged by Pokemon Professor Sycamore! Pokemon Professor Sycamroe sent out Bulbasaur!' Go! Sparkle! On second thought, it'd be a better idea for Tsunebiki to handle this... (Wha...!?) I'll call you out if there's a Water-type or the like. (Fine...) (Here I am! Rock you like a fire...) (And Bulbasaur gets a Vine Whip in on Tsunebiki... but it's not very effective.) It's time to Ember cook this bulb dinosaur! (But Bulbasaur rushed though the Embers to Tackle Tsunebiki!) Hopefully this one last attack will do it. And... (It's down!) And Sycamore's about to send in a Squirtle. (Finally!) Go Sparkle! (And this silly turtle's going to get the Thunder Shock of his life!) (And the Squirtle also goes for a tackle...) (Time for this dude to experience a blackout of his own!) (And the squirting turtle is down!) And now Sycamore's sending in the Charmander...and I don't have a Water-type. Well hopefully Sosaruyaku can hold his own... (Hey! I can do this...) Go! Sosaruyaku! (So you're my new dance partner...) *remembers that Sosaruyaku's a Grass-type* Oh Arceus have mercy on me... (Sosaruyaku Licks, and ends up getting getting Scratched for his trouble. Serves him right, you don't just go up to and lick random peo...I mean Pokeom.) (Sosaruyaku scratches Charmander but ends up in a Smokescreen.) (And now the two of them are Scratching each other up...) (Look at me! I'm tearing up the dance floor!) (And the dude here just growls at our herb monkey...) (And with another Scratch, the Chamander's down and... Shimohi wins!)
Sycamore: Ha ha! You're too much for me! You're really something, aren't you?
'Shimohi received [Pokedollar]1,400 for winning!' (And I...owe you OVER NINE-THOUSAND INTERNETS!!!) (Wait! You did that stupid old meme again!)
Sycamore: I think I've about figured it out!
Shauna: Figured what out?
Sycamore: Shimohi! You are an interesting Pokemon Trainer indeed!
Hopefully that's about more than just my strange nicknames for my friends...
Sycamore: It'd be fantastic if you took another Pokemon with you! Here! Pick one!
What...!? Seriously? You're not pulling my leg here...right?
(So, now the choices are...)
-The Grass-type Pokemon: Bulbasaur-
-The Fire-type Pokemon: Charmander- and...
-The Water-type Pokemon: Squirtle-
Well, I like Charmander but...to be quite honest, when I picked my first Pokemon back in Blue Version (which had a Blastoise on the Cartridge) it was a Squirtle, besides. I've already said that my team's missing a Water-type, so...
'Choose this Pokemon?'
-Yes-
-No-
'You chose Squirtle!'
Sycamore: You picked Squirtle, then! I see. That's simply wonderful!
'Your party is full! Please choose a Pokemon to send to the PC Box.' Well the Torchic's getting way to ahead of the rest of the party... So see ya later. (S-see ya...)
'Received Squirtle!'
Sycamore: Would you like to give your Pokemon a nickname?
-Yes-
-No-
I think the answer here is going to be obvious... I'm going with... "Hajizuku"! (That would be "First", "Hajime" plus "Drop", "Shizuku"...)
Sycamore: So, you've decided its nickname will be Hajizuku?
-Yes-
-No-
Of course it is, while I may have forgotten what I nicknamed my Squirtle twelve years ago in another life, I'm bestowing this name in that Squirtle's honor. ("That"?) (Back then, the only Pokemon known to have genders were the Nidoran.)
Sycamore: Since you chose Squirtle, I'll give you this Mega Stone.
'Shimohi obtained a Blastoisinite! Shimohi put the Blastoisinite in the ITEMS Pocket.'
Sycamore: Come now, you two. Pick your Pokemon.
Let me guess, Shauna's going for the Charmander while Selena's taking the Bulbasaur...
Shauna: I don't know which one to pick! It's so difficult!
Selena: You'll be together for a long time, so just take your time.
Sycamore: Well, I've got a feeling everyone else will show up soon.
Tierno: Hi, Professor Sycamore.
Trevor: What's this? Everyone is already here.
Sycamore: See. Wonderful! Everyone's all here! So now that we're all here, I'd like to say a few words.
"Quirky", "Strange", "Journey", and "Adventure"?
Sycamore: Be the best Trainer you can be! At the same time, remember to have fun traveling with your Pokemon! Also, I want to ask for your help in solving the Kalos region's biggest Pokemon mystery:
(How many licks to the center of a Vanillish?) (...I'm not sure why, but that sounds very...very wrong...)
Sycamore: the secret and potential of Mega Evolution,
(Ah, the new game mechanic...)
Sycamore: a new kind of Evolution that occurs in battle! That's why I gave you that Mega Stone just now. It's an important clue!
Trevor: Mega Evolution? What should we do about the Pokedex?
Well, that has been the usual goal for the past twelve years. It is a tradition after all...
Sycamore: Trevor, my lad, if that's what "best Trainer" means to you, then I want you to go out there and complete that Pokedex!
Shauna: Mega Evolution sounds really interesting! [music note]
Sycamore: If you're investigating Mega Evolution, why don't you check out Camphrier Town? That town has a lot of history--you might find a hint there! Now listen. If you visit many different places to complete the Pokedex, you will probably see Pokemon with many ways of living and meet people with many ways of thinking. First, accept they ways of living and thinking that sometimes conflict with your own. And think about what's really important--this will truly broaden your horizons.
Selena: I feel that being different from others makes me special. Mastering Mega Evolution will definitely set me apart from other Trainers!
(Hey! Welcome to the team!) (Yo! Wazzup!) (So! You think you're hot stuff?) (Yeah!) (Well, bring it on!) (Ho-Hold it! There's no need to fight each other.) And Sparkle's starting fights again... *sigh* ... So, Shauna have you decided yet?
Shauna: Hmm... I guess I want to make lots and lots of good memories.
Okay, I guess I can go out and explore some more... I take the elevator down and... Who's this guy with hair like Axel's...or maybe Leon Kuwata's...?
Leon?: So, I will be able to meet them soon, then.
Sina: Yes.
Leon?: The children chosen by the professor... I wonder what potential they have.
Sina: And here's one of them now...
You did know I heard that, right?
Sina: That's Shimohi. Shimohi, come here a sec!
Yo! What's up?
Leon?: Oh! You received a Pokedex from the professor then... How wonderful! That is a wonderful thing, indeed. You are one of the chosen ones.
"Chosen"...for what?
Leon?: I am Lysandre.
Ah, I see... So that's your name...
Lysandre: I've tried to learn as much about Pokemon as I can to help build a brighter future. Professor Sycamore has taught me so much. Oh, I see you have a Holo Caster! Knowledge is power, after all. Put it to good use. Now listen! It is vital that this world become a better place.
I hear you there...
Lysandre: And the people and Pokemon chosen to make the world better must work tirelessly to achieve this goal. Well, I'll be off. Please give Professor Sycamore my best. My desire... it is for a more beautiful world!
Depends on what your definition of "more beautiful world" is...
Sina: Still... I wonder what kind of beautiful world Lysandre desires...
That's just what I said... (Smart minds think alike...)
Sina: In this great big Kalos region, there are many different Pokemon. I hope getting a Pokedex gives you a chance to learn about them.
Well, more than I already know... Hey there's my friends!
Shauna: Shimo, there's a place I want to go check out! So, I'll see yo around! [music note]
Serena: There's something I want to talk to you about. I'll be waiting for you in Cafe Soleil, neighbor!
Trevor: I wonder what Serena wants to talk about.
Took the words right out of my mouth Trevor...
Trevor: Why couldn't she just use the Holo Caster?
Good question there...
Tierno: No clue, but it seems hush-hush. I AM curious about what's going on, but we should probably stay out of it. Hey, Shimo!
Yeah, what is it?
Tierno: To get to Camphrier Town, leave the lab, turn left, and go straight. That Cafe Soleil Serena was talking about is over that way, too.
Well, time for me go leave the lab.
Trevor: Lumiose City may be very large, but if you stay on the main streets, you shouldn't get lost.
Ah, don't worry, I have a good sense of direction!
Tierno: I'm gonna go on a little walk... The streets sure wind and wander here.
Trevor: Oh, just so you know...Camphrier Town and Cafe Soleil are over this way.
Well, I see Shauna and... I found the Pokemon Center! I heal my team and buy a Poke Ball and Four Great Balls at the Poke Mart. And...what's that purple building near Shauna?
Employee: Hiya! This way, please!
Employee @ Counter: Welcome, Trainer! I haven't seen you around before. Is this your first time here?
Yeah, but what is it you do here?
Employee @ Counter: This is the PR Video Studio!
Okay, not interested see ya...
Employee @ Counter: You can jam 10 seconds of video with every atom of your awesomeness and show everyone how cool you are! It's quick and easy. Wanna try it?
-Yes-
-No-
Not right now.
Employee @ Counter: Is that right? Uh-huh, uh-huh. Well, it only takes a moment, so stop by again anytime!
Oh! What's through this door here? It looks like I can change my hair color here!
Employee: Oh! Well, arent' you a lovely little Trainer! Have you shot a Trainer PR Video yet?
And...that's all she says... dang! Well I go toward the middle street and... I find a clothing shop!
Employee: How may I help you? Oh, you are not as stylish as you could be! I'm so sorry to tell you this. This is a place for stylish people only.
What?!
Employee: May I suggest you try various things in Lumiose City before you come back again?
And I'm booted out of the store... Well let's see what's up with Shauna...
Shauna: Shimo! Check this out! You can make Trainer PR Videos here! It's called the PR Video Studio! [music note] Making my own PR Video! It's like a dream come true! They can make a quick video for you, or you can edit your own masterpiece! [music note]
If you say so...
Shauna: I'll put my heart into those 10 seconds and put them out there for the world to see!
So... I'm walking down the street to find that cafe Serena mentioned and... I find the actual hair salon!
Employee: Welcome! Tell us what you'd like, and we'll come up with the perfect hairstyle and color for you! What would you like to do today?
-Styling and color-
-Styling-
-Color-
-Quit-
I'd like to see what's avalible.
Employee: For a full style and color, the total will be [Pokedollar]3,000. Does that sound all right to you?
I think I better save first. Now I think I can say "Yes". Well, the style's just Short, Very short, or Medium. As for colors, when going for something lighter (...becasue what's "Darker than Black"?) ([sarcasm] Ha-ha, very funny... [/sarcasm]) there's only Blond, Orange, Honey, and Brown. Aw man, I wanted my hair to be blue! (No seriously, Shimohi's dyed his hair blue in meatspace.) But my natural hair color is...
Employee: So you want to go brown? I can handle brunette! Since you're changing your hairstyle, you may want to drop by the PR Video Studio later! Once you go there, you'll be hooked! I'm hooked, too! All right! It's all done!
Yeah... That does look more like me. Now if only my hair could be blue...
Employee: The new hairsyle suits you very well! For a full style and color, that will be [Pokedollar]3,000. Thank you very much for coming today. Next time you want a change, visit us anytime!
Well, now that's done... Oh! There's Serena!
Serena: Could you come here for a second?
All right... Let's see what this's about...
Serena: Oh, it's Lysandre and... Is that Diantha?
Who?
Serena: Just so you know, neighbor, Lysandre is the head of Lysandre Labs, which created the Holo Caster, a video-messaging device. You already know who Diantha is, right?
Nope.
Serena: She is one of the most famous movie stars in the world, after all.
That explains it, I very rarely, if ever, pay attention to the names of actors and actresses in movies. As far as they're concerned, I practically live under a rock.
Serena: I wonder what the two of them are doing here together.
Going by the background music, I'd say we're about to meet the local evil team...
Lysandre: You played a young girl so wonderfully in your début on the silver screen. Wouldn't you rather remain young and beautiful forever and always play such roles?
Diantha: What a strange question... Why would I want to play the same roles forever?
Good point there. By the way, cool wings there!
Diantha: Youth may be beautiful, but it's not all there is to life. Everything changes. I want to live and change like that, too. So I look forward to playing different roles as I get older.
True, maybe Hollywood should get that memo... Oh wait, that's likely to be Lysandre's beserk button...
Lysandre: You were chosen to be a movie star, correct? Isn't it your duty to be ever beautiful?
Uh...that has some... unfortunate implications...
Lysandre: Everything beautiful should stay that way forever.
*siren* That's a big bad red flag there!
Lysandre: I would make this world unchanging and eternal so all beauty will last forever.
Unchanging... but that would be BORING!
Lysandre: I can't stand the thought of the world becoming uglier.
Dude... have you ever heard the saying "beauty is in the eye of the beholder"? Just because YOU think something is beautiful doesn't necessarily mean that EVERYONE'S going to see that something the same way.
Lysandre: Oh. Hello, Shimohi.
! [sarcasm] Great, the Big Bad spotted me... [/sarcasm]
Lysandre: This is Diantha, one of the most accomplished movie stars in Kalos. She moves the multitudes with her excellent acting... Which is to say, she dedicates her life to making other people happy.
I don't think that's ALL being an actor or actress is all about...
Lysandre: Oh! If only everyone were like her--what a beautiful world this would be!
I'd say it'd be more boring and normal... two things I'm not a fan of.
Lysandre: If you'll excuse me.
Diantha: And who are you two?
Serena: My name is Serena, and this is...
Diantha: Shimohi, right?
Yeah. Nice to meet you. *bows*
Diantha: I heard Lysandre call you that. You both have lovely names. Oh, and you're both Trainers! Don't your Pokemon look happy?
I'd like to think so.
Diantha: I'm a Trainer myself, in my off time. I look foward to us battling someday!
Serena: Hmm... I guess if you're a Pokemon Trainer, yo battle everyone, no matter who they are. Oh, that's right! I have something to ask you, neighbor. Would you be willing to compete with me to see which of us will become storonger?
Well, what with you picking the Froakie, I kind of figured us being rivals was kind of a given.
Serena: I know we set off on our jorney just after you arrived in Vaniville... But we are neighbors, and I think it would be fun to have a competition with you. Just so you know, I won't lose though.
We'll just have to wait and see about that... (Most likely... Shimohi will win!) Well... *yawn* Time to rest and save at the Pokemon Center...
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Well, we've met the big bad, but still no evil team yet?! There's always been an evil team in every region! Red, Blue, Yellow, Gold, Silver, and Crystal all had Team Rocket. Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald had Team Aqua and Team Magma... (Which one's evil depends on which version you got.) Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum had Team Galactic. And White, Black, White 2 and Black 2 had Team Plasma. So what's the evil team for X and Y? (Looks like we'll have to wait and see...)
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