ersatz alliance

Cady: This is the ersatz alliance!

Kat: It's a weird fey store that sells clothes and soup.

Derek: Ooookay.

Midnight: <Hmmm...>

I used to plug my deviantart here but turns out the link was too long.

Canalave, Past

Ren: Julius, we have explained why it's dangerous for you, Elizabeth, and the rest of us for you to get involved as you are. Strictly speaking, this not a job for the J-Team as whole, so the normal legal protections we employ don't cover what this smaller group is doing.

-Ren breathes.-

As for how to get a Persona, if you don't receive one for yourself, there is nothing anyone here can do for you. Since the other ways are not safe nor guaranteed to work.

-to Julius and Elizabeth- If you really care for each other...

-to Elizabeth and her team- Don't let Julius back into that other place.

-to Julius- Don't follow Elizabeth unless you receive a persona for yourself.

-Ren notices some people looking at the gathered group of trainers.-

Ren: And now we are getting more unwanted attention.

-to the group as a whole- Let this be a lesson to all of us. We must exercise due diligence and enforce personal discipline on ourselves so we can protect ourselves and those we care for. Even if that means saying "I can't tell you".

Stormchaser

Me: Is there anywhere on the Stormchaser where I can practice stealth?

♪Show me the wisdom of the world... Tell me the secrets of the heart... and the sweet~ mysteries~ of love~...

Stormchaser

Priscilla: There's the gym. It can be configured to practice stealth. Have some of your fellows ask the staff to set it up and tip them if you can. The Stormchaser itself is conducive to that sort of practice since it's basically as cavernous as a building. Just don't disturb the staff.

Stormchaser

Me: Thanks, Ms. Priscilla. I will.

-I head off to the Stormchaser's Gym-

♪Show me the wisdom of the world... Tell me the secrets of the heart... and the sweet~ mysteries~ of love~...

-Rose sighs, opting to stay out of the argument between Ren, Elizabeth, and Julius, and instead finds a bench to sit at to check their phone — more importantly, ponder the Metanav app.-

Rose: Maybe I'll find you there, huh? We'll just have to see.

-Anyway, where were we?-

-Mason's eyes go wide upon seeing the couple shots that actually do manage to hit.-

Mason: Shaun!

-He pulls up a shadowy barrier to cover the both of them.-

Mason: Hey, man, be careful, okay? That looked kinda... bad. I mean, that was fucking awesome, don't get me wrong, but I know what overdoing it can do to you. It's not pretty.

-Soul Arrow shoots a few arrows at the barrier, attempting to shatter it. It only budges slightly.-

Mason: ...So, uh, you do the arrow thing, right? Are you able to do it in a way that'll chain him down, like a Decidueye? I think an escape plan's our best bet.

Edited by BittersweetNSour on Apr 28th 2019 at 9:40:31 AM

Canalave, docks

Artoria, likewise stays out of the argument, instead just looking out over the ocean.

Reversal Mountain

Rin: "Honestly, beating her up and ripping it out of her hands does sound easier."

All are significantly abnormal in a normal world... All are significantly normal in an abnormal world.

Somewhere in Lumiose City

Ivan is left with a group of awkwardly fitting time travelers and their array of baggage. Their pokémon include a bunch of porys riding robots, a grumpig, a ditto, an araquanid, a gengar, and a kabutops. While most were dressed in street clothes, the other guy seemed content with wearing a Crobatman-esque outfit.

Ectoplasma Guy: Real typical of Petersen to leave us hanging like this.

Thomas: Hey!

Older Miley: I'd understand though. I'd hate to have to explain to my parents and grandma that I'm their daughter from their future and I work as a superhero. Also, for the record, Riley may be the next Arachna-Guy but he's still my sidekick.

Riley: So lemme get this straight. If I did something that will alter the course of history, the other me will come in, guns-ablazing with his alien friend and what remains of Ms. Priscilla's husband and... try to arrest me for a crime I didn't even know was illegal and what the hell. We're two separate superheroes in our own right. I am not your sidekick.

Older Miley: I mean, I changed your diapers, taught you everything you know about superhero work upon uncle's retirement, and tutored you in maths.

Riley: And I appreciate that. However, I'm your student, not your assistant. Sidekick indicates a support position.

Older Miley: Would you rather that I call you a superhero intern?

Riley: Hey!

Maximum Gulf: Should we stop them?

Murphy: It's best to let it play out.

Ectoplasma Guy: Also, hipster Petersen mentioned other time travelers. Can you confirm that they're nothing like Multiman and is ilk?

Edited by MasterJayAM on May 4th 2019 at 3:19:35 AM

stormchaser gym

-Cady and Kat have arrived.-

Cady: Finally found it. If we're gonna get into superheroics, we'll need to be fit and healthy!

Kat: Yeah. How are we going to fight crime if we can't keep up in a fight? We can't!

Cady: We need to set up a regime and stick to it!

Kat: We should also probably learn some good moves for if we ever end up in direct combat!

Cady & Kat: LET'S DO THIS!

I used to plug my deviantart here but turns out the link was too long.

Cerulean City - TS

-Shaun chuckles darkly.-

Shaun: "All or nothing is my specialty. But yeah, I can cast Soul Shackle."

-He quickly recalls Tsuboi, then gathers Obscura in his right arm, chain coiling around it.-

Shaun: "Whenever you're ready."

"Dang that sure is totally poggers my good bitch"

Canalave Docks

Yeah, call me when you wanna discuss that Ren.

Susan: Well I'm gonna go get some coffee after that little... I guess that was something like a mini-raid huh?

I should call you in for more raids.

Susan: I'm not sure I'm ready to fully rejoin your little J-Team danger stuff...

It's clearly a case of backroom political albumizing.

Kinkan City, North Mandarin, Orange Islands

Richard Albright: Daaaaaaaaad! Seriously? I leave you alone for a few weeks and now you're back at it again with your fae contracts and your cavorting with criminal enterprises.

Reynard Albright, from the Stormchaser: Okay, that is a bit harsh. The J-Team are not criminals; Lord Macraul is. Plus, if you—

Richard: Gimme that diancie's number. I am going to give that fae an earful. And if he wants something of equal value like your firstborn child, then he can have Norbert! Just stop wandering off and making deals with the fae!

Norbert: Cutting deep, bro.

Reynard: Ritchie...

Richard: If you're not back in the Orange Islands in the next week I'll... oh, hold on there's someone on the other line.

Shutter: Dad, you're flaking out on me again? Seriously? I've been planning this dinner for four months! I worked so hard to book you and mom those reservations for that restaurant and—

Richard: Wait, I haven't told you yet. How did you fin—

Shutter: Uh huh. It's this really expensive Clavis CX3000 cinematic video with 8K resolution, full suite of accessories, additional storage devices, Clavis CamProtect insurance geared for nature photographers and videographers, accessory drone for Gimbal, and a tiny action camera that fits into a Pokécam harness. Only recently released, to boot, so I'll be the only guy in the office who has this

Beat.

Shutter: Listen, you've been giving me flashy expensive stuff every time you flake out! It seemed okay the first couple of times when I was a kid, but now it's getting really grating.

Richard: Gav, you have to understand. Your mother and I are very busy people what with having to salvage the damaged equipment Multiman's forces leave behind. Wasn't Angela enough?

Shutter: That isn't the point here.

Reynard: Ritchie, I know you were arguing with Shutterbug again; I'll get to that in a bit. I know you worry about me, but this is something I need to do. These people need my help. And if you only met Merle you'd think less poorly of 'em. And come on, you're almost never home. What good's finally retiring to spend time with my family if I can't even see my own son at dinnertime? I'd understand Norbert since he has my amazon hordes with him. But here you are, casting Gavin aside like that for the umpteenth time since you left him to live with me and your mother almost 20 years ago.

Richard: I let you take up every endeavor you could. I footed part of your tuition for that PhD you always wanted to get. Gave you seed money for your hobby chocolate business. What could possibly make you want to leave home for a stunt like this?

Reynard: Tell you what. You and Rachel attend your little dinner with Gav-Gav and I'll take the most hands-off role in breaking into Lord Macraul's place.

Richard: We can't.

Reynard: Then, I'm sorry.

Reynard hangs up.

Richard: Gav, sorry for leaving you like this. Your grandfather and I had this argument and—

Shutter: You want me to go after him? I have a job, dad.

Richard: I'll reimburse you for your trouble. Just bring him home.

Edited by MasterJayAM on Apr 30th 2019 at 12:15:08 AM

Ersatz

Roy picked up Koyasa and watched the Fennekin scurry up his arm onto his shoulder.

"Oh yeah, I've heard things about this place - it's where my trainer gets all those transformation items - he's practically got more than he knows what to do with, I swear."

Canalave

"I can keep secrets," Colton promised.

[Insert Unoriginal Stinger Here]

Macraul Loft Apartment

Lowell sits down in a couch that looks like a pair of red lips.

Lowell, muttering to himself: Well, it doesn't look gauche.

Primus: I see that this place is adequately furnished to your liking, young Master.

Lowell: Now, then. I—

Primus: My apologies for interrupting, sir, but would it not be more prudent to update yourself on your son's condition before proceeding?

Lowell: How silly of me to forget. Of course. Your mother and I wish to know how well you've been doing these past few months. I trust that there are no parking disputes we need to settle.

Stormchaser Gym

Bastion would come in.

Bastion: So, this is supposed to be a stealth mission. So that means...

He put on his scarf, causing him to turn into a Froakie.

Bastion: <I should probably train.>

Edited by Routeferret on Apr 30th 2019 at 8:04:26 PM

Castle Lycanrow, Dig Site Tunnels - Day 2

-It's impossible to read Gaia's expression beneath her helmet and tell whether she's annoyed or flattered with Tonio, but her tone is level and edged with contempt.-

Gaia: The name is Gaia, and I will always have time for people like you.

-A gasp of surprise catches in her throat as the beast rises up, but she quickly shifts into a battle stance, Foxglove taking off to join her.-

Gaia: ...I only have one question. How can any of this be worth it?

Cerulean Pokemon Center

-If Halis happens to be awake and in their room, they might be able to smell the scent of something cooking wafting in from the kitchen.-

Trans rights are human rights. JK Rowling preaches hate. If you sit at a table with five bigots and say nothing, there are now six bigots.

Indeed, Halis is fully awake, and they begin wandering towards the scent, having previously been catching up on recent news events through their PDA.

Halis: "Hm... Something smells odd. I wonder if Luci is burning something by accident."

Geographic Society Offices, Castelia City

Thomas Peterson, petting his purrugly Mrs. Mittens: Ms. Grant, I don't feel so good about this.

Penelope Grant: Relax, fellas, you'll be alright. It's not like you're gonna get fired or anything.

Thomas Pearson: I'm with you, Tom, Harvey always seems to single us out. Us and T-A-P. Where'd he go again?

Penelope Grant: Mr. Positive was assigned to Kalos on photography trainer duty.

Pearson: Lucky him.

Peterson: Grant, I don't wanna lose my job; I'll die.

Penelope Grant: Relax, Toms, he's not gonna fire either of you. You're being reassigned to the post-production staff of The Pokémon Trainer.

Beat.

Penelope Grant: I'm starting to see why this makes you uncomfortable.

Pearson: Just another day at the office. We never know who he's mad at or who's he asking for what. And that's just Harvey.

Peterson: The mailroom girl gave me spider-chow.

Pearson: And Thomas kept getting event invites from Asimov.

A robot with a video phone screen rolls in.

Petersen: Hey guys, what's going on. Oh, Tom, your wife's flowers and pokénip are at my desk.

Peterson: Hey Andy! How's Kalos.

Pearson: T-A-P! Just in time.

Petersen, by that I mean Tommy: Great!

Peterson, or Tom for short: Wanna bet Harvey's getting us confused again?

Hank Harvey busts out of his office.

Hank: Peeerzn! You are assigned to work on the last two episodes of The Pokémon Trainer.

Pearson, Petersen, and Peterson in unison: Which one?

Hank: All three of you! I expect full communication between you three and Sparky all week. I need pictures and footage. I need graphics. I need 3D models ready by the next month.

Beat.

Pearson: Just do what you normally do.

Petersen: It's easier that way.

Peterson: Zone of competence.

Edited by MasterJayAM on Aug 10th 2019 at 10:33:05 PM

Cerulean Pokemon Center

-As Halis approaches the smell, they may realise it's a fairly pleasant one, and upon stepping into the kitchen they would find Lucius in his new outfit standing in front of the oven.-

Lucius: Afternoon. Fancy lunch? I figured we ought to have something other than ready meals or takeout for once.

Trans rights are human rights. JK Rowling preaches hate. If you sit at a table with five bigots and say nothing, there are now six bigots.

Halis: "Ohh... yeah, that makes sense. What exactly were you making, though?"

They look around curiously, trying to discern what it is that he's trying to do.

Cerulean Pokemon Center

-Looking around, Halis would see that Lucius is frying a saucepan full of vegetables over the hob.-

Lucius: Veggie fajitas and herb and tomato risotto. Been a while since I actually cooked something proper, so this might be a bit ambitious, but... hey, we're all about challenging ourselves right now, right?

Trans rights are human rights. JK Rowling preaches hate. If you sit at a table with five bigots and say nothing, there are now six bigots.

Halis: "Vegetable fajitas? I've... honestly never heard of that before, but it sounds interesting, at least. Hm..."

They stare at the saucepan, trying to think of what it might look like when it's done.

-Soul Arrow narrows his eyes.-

Soul Arrow: <You won't get the chance.>

-The Lucario forms his construct into a massive spear.-

Soul Arrow: <None escape my mark!>

Mason: Ready...

-The spear comes down on the barrier.-

-Mason angles it to push away, right as the barrier shatters.-

Mason: Now!

Cerulean Pokemon Center

Lucius: Well, I dunno if they're technically fajitas if they don't have any meat in them, but they're grilled veg and meat substitutes in a tortilla, so I'm calling them fajitas.

-He reaches over to grab something from the counter, only to curse when he realises it isn't there.-

Lucius: Ah, dammit, I forgot the hot sauce. Don't suppose you could run out and get some for me, could you?

Trans rights are human rights. JK Rowling preaches hate. If you sit at a table with five bigots and say nothing, there are now six bigots.

Halis: "Oh, uh, alright... I think I know where that is."

They start heading out, trying to think of where someone would get hot sauce. They do not, in fact, already know where it is.