Line #6 Recap/InfinityTrainBlossomingTrailTheFogCarPt5


1	Things are grim in the Fog Car, but it's Ash Ketchum to the rescue! Or is it...
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4	!!Tropes in this chapter include:
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6	* BigStupidDooDooHead: Hop's letter to Ash that Amelia reads to Alain to try and knock him out of his Ash-worship kicks off by calling "Ass Kissem" a big meanie Poopyhead.
7	* CessationOfExistence: Since Saint Ash is just a figment of Alain's dream, as soon as he wakes up, Saint Ash stops existing.
8	* ChewbaccaDefense: Parodied. Hop pleads insanity defense once Amelia's done reading his letter to Alain.
9	* EveryoneHasStandards: Yet again, we're shown how terrible Henry and Walter are when Chloe winces at the torture she sees Paul go through when she looks through his memories.
10	* FlawExploitation:
11	** Chloe exploits Simon's stubbornness and refusal to be caged to trick him into attempting to leave the Car, and her alone.
12	** Walter hopes for this Saint Ash brings Chloe's issues with the real Ash surging back to the surface, nearly causing her to become Lady Destiny in a fit of pique over having her chance at redemption ''stolen'' from her. Luckily, Chloe calms down before it becomes a threat.
13	* FreakOut: Alain starts screaming in panic when Hop places the Honor of Kalos medal on him.
14	* GladIThoughtOfIt: Chloe remarks that tricking Simon into leaving to destroy the locks was a good idea "of Lexi". Grace is understandably miffed, but doesn't make any protests.
15	* IAmAMonster: Paul admits that he is a monster, but then he adds that he's not ''Walter's'' monster before freezing him.
16	* InternalReveal: Hazel learns the truth about herself. However Amelia adds that this doesn't change who she truly is.
17	* MessianicArchetype: "Saint Ash" in a nutshell, being a manifestation of Alain's view of Ash.
18	* MoreHeroThanThou: Chloe nearly has a fit of this when Saint Ash shows up to 'steal her destiny', but manages to stop herself when she realizes how childish and selfish it sounds.
19	* MustMakeAmends: {{Deconstructed}}; Chloe's belief that saving Hop, Alain and Paul is the best way for her to atone nearly triggers her own ascension at the thought of "Saint Ash" saving the day instead.
20	* NothingIsScarier: We're not shown ''all'' of Paul's memories when Chloe uses her cloak on him, and given her reaction, this might be for the better.
21	* NoSympathy: Despite knowing that Paul was tortured into becoming Despair, Chloe initially focuses on the depths of his past {{Jerkass}}ery. Seeing his memories helps change her tone, however.
22	* OnceDoneNeverForgotten: Deconstructed; Chloe is quick to remind Paul on how he was an abusive jerkass to his Chimchar and points out that this entire situation is just plain ''karma'' for being a cold jerkwad in general. Saint Ash states that yes, that was mean, and yes, he should've been punished for it back then...but is that enough justification for Paul to be tortured, broken beyond repair and never being able to go home to be with this brother again?
23	* PuritySue: {{Invoked}} with "Saint Ash", natch. It deeply irritates Chloe on a profound level, as she worries he's about to become a one-man SpotlightStealingSquad.
24	* RedHerring: The preview made it seem like Saint Ash would be another enemy that Chloe would have to face, but he eventually turns out to be an ''ally'' who helps her get through Paul until Alain wakes up.
25	* TheReveal: Why was Alex holding onto the Honor of Kalos medal? Turns out that when Alain gave it to him, Henry sealed is ''soul'' inside, which is why Alain is so completely out of it.
26	* RuleOfSymbolism: Amelia wipes off the Apex mark on Hazel's face, to represent that she's not like those cultists. Moreover, she's doing this with her turtle handkerchief, since turtles are an animal associated with Amelia, showcasing how she truly cares for the girl.
27	* SoulJar: Alain's ''soul'' was sealed in the Honor of Kalos medal Alex was carrying on him.
28	* TrappedInAnotherWorld: All but stated by Paul, once he realizes his number ''has reached five digits''.
29	* TheUnfought: Destruction and Saint Ash: the former because he's tricked into attempting to leave, and the latter because he chooses to ''help'' Chloe rather than fight.
30	* UnreliableNarrator: When Hop questions if Alain honestly worships Ash, Amelia suggests that a good chunk of his attitude is due to the brainwashing crossing wires in his head, much like how Hop combined Ash with a run-of-the-mill jerk to create a devil.
31	* VerbalBackspace: Chloe has to stop herself from snapping that saving the Trainers is her destiny when Saint Ash comes along, especially since she could've easily become Lady Destiny if she didn't snap out of it.
32	* YouHaveGotToBeKiddingMe:
33	** Chloe's reaction to seeing "Saint" Ash.
34	** Amelia's reaction to the annoying locks she faces.
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