History Fanfic / InfinityTrainSeekerOfCrocus

* BeenThereShapedHistory: The Train hosts denizens that would become the basis of numerous myths through the revelation that gods and demons exist.

** The Windchasers are associated with the color blue.
** ** Rey Mysterio is frequently associated with blue: his wrestling attire (mask and pants) are blue, he has glowing blue eyes and highlights when he uses his powers and he unleashes fire attacks against Team Flare with blue flames. Moreover, Oscar's alter ego as Enygma made him wear a blue wrestling mask and suit, and his last name -- "Aciano" -- means "Blue botle flower". Oscar's friend, Lio, is depited as wearing a blue cap and a shirt with blue sleeves.

* ColorMotif:
** The author notes for the Night Garden Car has the co-author reveal that each of the heroic groups have a color based off of the colors of the French flag. Windchasers are associated with [[BlueIsHeroic blue]], the Red Lotus Uprising (obviously) have [[RedIsHeroic red]] and White Gestalt (again) has [[LightIsGood white]].
** Rey Mysterio is frequently associated with blue: his wrestling attire (mask and pants) are blue, he has glowing blue eyes and highlights when he uses his powers and he unleashes fire attacks against Team Flare with blue flames.

* BroodingBoyGentleGirl: This becomes the dynamic between Goh and Gloria when they meet, since Goh's currently in a HeroicBSOD after Chloe's message and Gloria, being a former Passenger, gives him InUniverseCatharsis to at least help his mental problems somewhat.

* {{Foreshadowing}}: When Goh tells Victor and Gloria how Tokio was attacked, Gloria asks if Tokio met up with some strange mirror cops. We later learn from Victor that [[spoiler:Gloria's reflection was killed off from them.]]

* GratuitousSpanish: Frequently used in ''Rey Mysterio vs The Cosmos''. Justified because Rey and Aerostar are Mexican and the show that the story is based off of is a Spanish cartoon.

** Once he [[spoiler:gets his memories back]], Gladion repeatedly state this over how [[spoiler:his actions nearly destroyed the Infinity Train.]] In the same vein, Lillie blames herself for Gladion's state because she decided giving him a bouquet of orange lilies was better than just ''admitting'' her feelings to him.

* WeirdCrossover: ''Rey Mysterio vs The Cosmos'' is the weirdest crossover from the ''Blossomverse'' yet, combining wrestling -- ''Wrestling/LuchaUnderground'' and ''WesternAnimation/ReyMysterioVersusLaOscuridad'' -- with a ''Super Sentai'' -- ''Series/KikaiSentaiZenkaigers'' -- and Pokémon. Moreover, the wrestling bit is mostly based on a cartoon that only had ''one'' episode at the time. The Train is also there as a mention, but given everything else, it's relatively ''lowkey''.

* ColorMotif: The author notes for the Night Garden Car has the co-author reveal that each of the heroic groups have a color based off of the colors of the French flag. Windchasers are associated with [[BlueIsHeroic blue]], the Red Lotus Uprising (obviously) have [[RedIsHeroic red]] and White Gestalt (again) has [[LightIsGood white]].

* CreatorThumbprint: What does psychological horror and food have in common? Green Phantom Queen, of course.

* DoubleStandard: While recounting the aftermath of [[spoiler:the fight against Dr. Yung]], the group concludes that Chloe handled the situation better than Ash did, despite both of them having done relatively the same in dealing with it (Fighting [[spoiler:the Mirage Pokémon]] to the best of their ability until an intervention of a third party ([[spoiler:Mirage Mew]] for Ash, [[spoiler:the Cloak of Wepwawet]] for Chloe) helped them save the day). To be fair, Chloe herself admits that she didn't do as much as Ash (as she had run away from Mewtow while Ash was capable of fighting back with Pikachu.)

* ForgetsToEat: In the prologue Sycamore hasn't had a proper dinner barring some biscuits and cold tea.

** Rey Mysterio was apparently a former Train passenger, if his comic is to be believed.

* IdiosyncraticEpisodeNaming: The first part of the chapter titles are named after [[Music/{{Zedd}} Zedd's]] songs. If any of the song has (Remix) in front of it, it symbolizes how it's adding references to the original trilogy in a way.

* WeirdCrossover: ''Rey Mysterio vs The Cosmos'' is the weirdest crossover from the Blossomverse yet, combining wrestling with a ''Super Sentai'' and Pokémon. Moreover, the wrestling bit is mostly based on a cartoon that only had ''one'' episode at the time. The Train is also there as a mention, but given everything else, it's relatively ''lowkey''.

* AnAesop: Promises play an important part of the story and there are numerous lessons in regards to them.

* WeirdCrossover: ''Rey Mysterio vs The Cosmos'' is the weirdest crossover from the Blossomverse yet, combining wrestling with a ''Super Sentai'' and Pokémon. Moreover, the wrestling bit is mostly based on a cartoon that only had ''one'' episode at the time!

** Hope. The Crocus flower is a symbol for hope, reflecting the hope Sycamore has in order to find Alain and his status as a HopeBringer. Chloe herself has lost all hope of ever getting help, the same with Sycamore's Persona Asher.

* DoubleStandard: While recounting the aftermath of [[spoiler:the fight against Dr. Yung]], the group concludes that Chloe handled the situation better than Ash did, despite both of them having done relatively the same in dealing with it (Fighting [[spoiler:the Mirage Pokémon]] to the best of their ability until an intervention of a third party ([[spoiler:Mirage Mew]] for Ash, [[spoiler:the Cloak of Wepwawet]] for Chloe) helped them save the day).

** Goh bumps into Gloria on his way to the Cerise Institute after Chloe's goodbye message, and she stays with him even after he snaps, even giving him some InUniverseCatharsis in the form of a smash game. Because of this, Goh's on a more stable mental place, at least for the moment.

* AdaptationExpansion: The story expands on the references of demons from ''Blossoming Trail'' by revealing that they're denizens on the Train, along with the gods themselves. The Cloak of Marchosias and Wepwawet is imbued with the powers of said demon and god, with Wepwawet making numerous other artifacts in the hopes of combining god and demon magic together. The Cage of Flauros that will be used to stop the Apex? It's actually based on a NoodleIncident from the original Flauros getting drunk and entrapping lesser demons who got annoyed by his partying. Wyn tells Tony that the Numine and Goeties are long-lived denizens that have helped humankind when they got on the Train.

* AmnesiaMissedASpot: [[spoiler: Gladion, Specter, and Tokio had their memories of how they nearly destroyed the Train as White Gestalt erased, but while the events are forgotten, the ''feelings'' aren't, and this causes them to grow tense. And that's before the memories return...]

There is also two side-stories, ''Infinity Train: Orchid Observer'' and ''Rey Mysterio vs. The Cosmos'' written by co-author Green Phantom Queen. The first story takes place some time after the events of Book 2, Jesse Cosay decides he wants to inform the loved ones of the Apex about the Train, unaware how people want to make sure that information never leaks out. The second story is based off ''WesternAnimation/ReyMysterioVersusLaOscuridad'' and acts as a prequel in regards to how Aerostar got onto the Infinity Train in the first place. [=Spinnernite=] has also written a one-shot ''Unfinished Bloom'' that takes place during the final part of ''Infinity Train: Voyage of Wisteria'' but helps to bridge that story to that of ''Seeker of Crocus''.

There is also two side-storyies, ''Infinity Train: Orchid Observer'' and ''Rey Mysterio vs. The Cosmos'' written by co-author Green Phantom Queen. The first story takes place some time after the events of Book 2, Jesse Cosay decides he wants to inform the loved ones of the Apex about the Train, unaware how people want to make sure that information never leaks out. The second story is based off ''WesternAnimation/ReyMysterioVersusLaOscuridad'' and acts as a prequel in regards to how Aerostar got onto the Infinity Train in the first place.

* AdaptedOut: Serena is nowhere to be seen in this iteration with Gloria replacing her.
* AdaptationExpansion: The story expands on the references of demons from ''Blossoming Trail'' by revealing that they're denizens on the Train, along with the gods themselves. The Cloak of Marchosias and Wepwawet is imbued with the powers of said demon and god, with Wepwawet making numerous other artifacts in the hopes of combining god and demon magic together. The Cage of Flauros that will be used to stop the Apex? It's actually based on a NoodleIncident from the original Flauros getting drunk and entrapping lesser demons who got annoyed by his partying.

** Don't make a promise you can't keep or you have to resort to hurtful methods to achieve. Sara "promised" her classmates that she could all get them a Pokémon...by having them bully Chloe until she gave in to their demands. There was no way that this would be successful or that this wouldn't have severe reprecussions on both sides.

* AmnesiaMissedASpot: [[spoiler: Gladion, Specter, and Tokio had their memories of how they nearly destroyed the Train as White Gestalt erased, but while the events are forgotten, the ''feelings'' aren't, and this causes them to grow tense. And that's before the memories return...]]

* {{Prequel}}: ''Rey Mysterio vs the Cosmos'' starts at the same time as the Poring Car in ''Seeker of Crocus''.

* AdultsAreUseless: A recurring theme in the story.
** It's both [[DiscussedTrope Discussed]] and [[DefiedTrope Defied]] in regards to Professor Sycamore. Because Alain disappeared under his tutelage, and his lack of combat experience, he thinks of himself as TheLoad when the Train picks him up. Not only does Rimuru rebuff this claim, as giving into it would make his number rise, but the professor plays a key role in saving the wolf village.
** [[DownplayedTrope Downplayed]] and [[JustifiedTrope Justified]] with Meyer/Blaziken Mask. Being the vigilante, he does do more to help the world with crime than the professor, but because he's completely caught off-guard when the Train enters the picture, there's little he can do besides give moral support.
** Augustine is horrified and shocked to learn how Chloe went through so much bullying and ''not a single adult'' (including her own parents) helped her.
** Professor Kukui averts this; once he understand what's going on, he's on the ball and helps stop any BlameGame that might be played when Mallow tries to find a reason why she never explained about the Infinity Train before.
** This is zigzagged in Den City. The Knights of Hanoi followed Ryoken's suggestion to put Specter into isolation whereas Ghost Gal was willing to look into the Train herself and vows to get him help. Upon realizing how they have done wrong, the Knights of Hanoi decide to stand up in Specter's defense and help prepare him for the journey back.

* ContrivedCoincidence: Oscar bumps into Kaito. Kaito sees the drawing of an infinity symbol before revealing to Zocks that ''he'' was a Train passenger once. Then, Zocks finds out that the next ''Rey Mysterio vs the Infinity'' comic will have Rey encounter a three-headed dragon who just so happens to be Kaito's denizen partner. And then the final line of the same chapter reveals that the same dragon -- who also moonlights as a barista -- [[spoiler:is actually Asher's mentor!]]

* AdaptationExpansion: The story expands on the uses of demons by revealing that they're denizens on the Train, along with the gods themselves. The Cloak of Marchosias and Wepwawet is imbued with the powers of said demon and god, with Wepwawet making numerous other artifacts in the hopes of combining god and demon magic together.

** In a weird sense, Chloe's ''cloak'' is becoming an important part of the story. In ''Blossoming Trail'', Olmec gave the cloak as it is, no questions asked. Here, there are numerous powers stored within and there's a bigger mystery as to why Olmec would even keep something so powerful within him [[spoiler:not to mention that someone's talking to Chloe and nudging her on how to properly use it.]]

** Once he [[spoiler:gets his memories back]], Gladion repeatedly state this over how [[spoiler:his actions nearly destroyed the Infinity Train.]]

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/32849596/chapters/81515032 Infinity Train: Seeker of Crocus]]'' is a ''Anime/PokemonTheSeries'' and ''WesternAnimation/InfinityTrain'' crossover by [=SpinnerNite=] and co-writer Creator/GreenPhantomQueen and part of the ''Fanfic/InfinityTrainBlossomverse''.

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/32849596/chapters/81515032 Infinity Train: Seeker of Crocus]]'' is a ''Anime/PokemonTheSeries'' and ''WesternAnimation/InfinityTrain'' crossover by [=SpinnerNite=] and co-writer Green Phantom Queen and part of the ''Fanfic/InfinityTrainBlossomverse''.

There is also two side-storyies, ''Infinity Train: Orchid Observer'' and ''Rey Mysterio vs. The Cosmos'' written by co-author Green Phantom Queen. The first story takes place some time after the events of Book 2, Jesse Cosay decides he wants to inform the loved ones of the Apex about the Train, unaware how people want to make sure that information never leaks out. The second story is based off ''WesternAnimation/Rey MysterioVersusLaOscuridad'' and acts as a prequel in regards to how Aerostar got onto the Infinity Train in the first place.

There is also two side-storyies, ''Infinity Train: Orchid Observer'' and ''Rey Mysterio vs. The Cosmos'' written by co-author Green Phantom Queen. The first story takes place some time after the events of Book 2, Jesse Cosay decides he wants to inform the loved ones of the Apex about the Train, unaware how people want to make sure that information never leaks out. The second story is based off ''WesternAnimation/Rey MysterioVersussLaOscuridad'' and acts as a prequel in regards to how Aerostar got onto the Infinity Train in the first place.

There is also two side-storyies, ''Infinity Train: Orchid Observer'' and ''Rey Mysterio vs. The Cosmos'' written by co-author Green Phantom Queen. The first story takes place some time after the events of Book 2, Jesse Cosay decides he wants to inform the loved ones of the Apex about the Train, unaware how people want to make sure that information never leaks out. The second story is based off ''Rey Mysterio vs La Obscuridad'' and acts as a prequel in regards to how Aerostar got onto the Infinity Train in the first place.

There is also two side-storyies, ''Infinity Train: Orchid Observer'' and ''Rey Mysterio vs. The Cosmos'' written by co-author Green Phantom Queen. The first story takes place some time after the events of Book 2, Jesse Cosay decides he wants to inform the loved ones of the Apex about the Train, unaware how people want to make sure that information never leaks out. The second story is based off ''WesternAnimation/ReyMysterioVsLaObscuridad'' and acts as a prequel in regards to how Aerostar got onto the Infinity Train in the first place.

There is also a side-story, ''Infinity Train: Orchid Observer'', written by co-author Green Phantom Queen. Taking place some time after the events of Book 2, Jesse Cosay decides he wants to inform the loved ones of the Apex about the Train, unaware how people want to make sure that information never leaks out.

* BothSidesHaveAPoint: The prologue of ''Orchid Observer'' have Jesse and Lake debate on whether or not they should inform the families of the Apex about the Train. Jesse thinks that they should have some closure while Lake points out that this could accidentally bring the family members onto the Train itself to search for them.

** Goh also blames himself for not seeing Chloe's problems sooner because of his obsession with Mew, but Gloria and Victor tell him there's still a chance to make things right.

** George Gore did kidnap the Earth Ignis, destroy his Crystal Heart, have him be vivisected by Queen and then gets implanted with a Duel Chip based on his data, but he states that Specter has done ''far worse'' than Gore himself. Sure Specter is sad at ''one'' Ignis dying, but did he care about the thousands of people tortured and absorbed into data to power up the Tower of Hanoi to destroy '''all six'''? Did he care about breaking Blue Angel into bits by mind raping her and tearing up the book that kept her afloat? Did he show pity when Ryoken defeated Gore? Not in the slightest. Specter internally notes that Gore is ''100% accurate'' about everything.

** The Windchasers keep commenting that Lexi looks ''way'' to similar to Easter/Specter.

* AdultFear:

** If you can't keep a promise, make sure to apologize as soon as possible through direct communication. Tokio decided to ask Celebi to rewind time to a year ago and leave a letter at Celebi's shrine instead of doing the smart thing and tell his parents to call Goh's about it so they have proper closure.

* BigNo: One of Calem's friends texts this when Calem reveals that their former theory of "The Infinity Train only picks up kids" is debunked.

* ColorMotif: The author notes for the Night Garden Car has the co-author reveal that each of the heroic groups have a color based off of the colors of the French flag. Windchasers are associated with [[BlueIsHeroic blue]], the Red Lotus Uprising (obviously) have [[RedIsHeroic red]] and White Gestalt (again) has [[LightIsGood White]].

** Calem's attire makes Professor Sycamore assume this is Ash, due to the stress and worry over looking for Alain.

* IdiosyncraticEpisodeNaming: The first part of the chapter titles are named after [[{{Music/Zedd}} Zedd's]] songs. If any of the song has (Remix) in front of it, it symbolizes how it's adding references to the original trilogy in a way.

** George Gore did kidnap the Earth Ignis, destroy his Crystla Heart, have him be vivisected by Queen and then gets implanted with a Duel Chip based on his data, but he states that Specter has done ''far worse'' than Gore himself. Sure Specter is sad at ''one'' Ignis dying, but did he care about the thousands of people tortured and absorbed into data to power up the Tower of Hanoi to destroy '''all six'''? Did he care about breaking Blue Angel into bits by mind raping her and tearing up the book that kept her afloat? Did he show pity when Ryoken defeated Gore? Not in the slightest. Specter internally notes that Gore is ''100% accurate'' about everything.

** ''Infinity Train'' wise, ''Orchid Observer'' takes place after the end of Book 2, spoiling how Jesse made it out alive and MT has a new name: Lake.

** Shion, even with her [Chef] ability is a horrible cook. However, Professor Sycamore stated her "soup" was delicious while Garchomp was knocked unconscious. When she cooks again for White Gestalt, the same thing happens except the Pokémon end up unconscious.

* TrainingFromHell: Both Sycamore and Vaillant engage in this with Hakurou as their master in preparation for the next raid as well for the former not to rely on his Garchomp all of the time for his journey.