Prologue: Ring Proud
Alright, so this would be my second story. It's not a crossover, although it has slight reference to the Star Ocean series, and a bit of suggestive themes. I would have put that in my summary, but alas, I couldn't fit it! Ah well. So Liquid Starlight is in the same Pokémon Mystery Dungeon universe as my Kingdom Hearts PMD story, though you'll notice a lot of differences in the coming chapters... Just like I did to begin that story, here's the setting:
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time/Darkness/Sky: Nearly six years after Team Crimsongleam (Jovany and Riolu in KHPMD: Crossblade) defeated Darkrai. The world has advanced technologically.
This is, obviously, just the opening. And as my style suggests, it won't jump right into the actual setting of the story. I have make buildin' blocks~! Also, there's a fair amount of spoilers in here. And OCs.
Disclaimer: I don't claim possession over characters originating from the franchises of Chun Soft, Game Freak, Nintendo, and The Pokémon Company. They belong to their rightful owners. There are original "personalities" in this story, as well as some original concept Pokémon of mine. I thought I'd also do the classic questionnaire at the beginning of PMD games. The concept of that, since it's so similar to the actual game's, doesn't belong to me. Clearly~!
"Welcome!"
This voice originated from the far left of total darkness. Where the voice had come from was unknown.
"You are about to journey forth into the world of Pokémon!"
The very same voice came from the far right of cosmic oblivion.
"You will be asked a series of questions, the sole purpose being to determine the type of person you are. The reason for this is for you, yes you, to understand just what kind of Pokémon you are and what deeds you shall do for this wonderful world. Please answer each question honestly!"
"So, without further ado, let us get started!"
"First, should a shortcut to your destination be too crowded, would you instead take the long route?"
"Yes, I would go the long way."
This voice did not exist in any audible form. It could only have been understood by the ethereal call from the blackness.
"Second, if you are scolded, how would you react?"
"I would make it easy, but... I would become deeply upset and disappointed with myself."
"Third, you are selecting teams for a sport. There are two players left to chose from. One is very good at the sport, but the other is your friend who is not as skilled at playing. Who would you chose?"
"I would probably chose the better player... I like to have friendly competition."
"Fourth, there is someone in your class you have a subtle crush on. That person will be moving away next year. What do you do?"
"I would probably just ask to be friends and hang out with that person more."
"Fifth, you are riding your bike when, all of a sudden, you take an unexpected plunge into the cement. How would you react?"
"I'd remain sitting for a while and apply pressure to whatever wounds I can. I think that helps..."
"Sixth, you and a friend are moving a heavy piece of furniture. Your friend has a bad grip and drops the furniture on your feet. What would you do?"
"I'd be a little angry with myself for not asking about if everything was alright, but I'd also be a bit upset at my friend for not telling me about the bad grip."
"Seventh, there is a bothersome fly in your room. What would you do with the fly?"
"I'd try to catch it... If I did, I would probably kill it."
"Eighth. We are almost done. It is a good friend's birthday, and you want to give him or her something, but you lack the money for a gift. What would you do in this case?"
"I would create something, like a poem or card, or even a picture of some sort."
"Ninth, if you got lost in a crowded city with no way of knowing where you were, how would you respond?"
"I would enter a hotel or restaurant, or other building of the sort, and ask if I could use a phone."
"Tenth... If you were part of a dramatic project without knowing so, and it was unveiled to you by surprise, what would be your reaction?
Fuzzy static filled the blackness for but a second.
"I'm not entirely sure how to react to that..."
"Very good... Now, lastly, are you a boy or a girl?"
"A boy."
"Excellent. You are not the easiest type of person to comprehend. Yes, you are quite sporadic. You are extremely hard on yourself, and quite shy. If you have multiple options for something, you will always travel the path of least resistance, even if it means going against your initial plans. You do not like to act because there are too many consequences in the world, and they are far too difficult to avoid. Yes, you are... lazy..."
"But that can change in a heartbeat should you be presented with the right scenario. You are quick to act, and you make very wise decisions, although you can be somewhat cruel with your impulsiveness to solve adversity. You do value your friends dearly, though you have a difficult time truly expressing, in words, how you feel. Again, however, if you are pressured, you will change. You will invert your ways. You are left, then right."
"You must do you best to act it times of your apathy, and slow down in times of your pressure, so that you do not do anything you will regret. Do not be shy. Be zealous! Face the world with your head held high and your friends close. Always. Never be afraid to express your emotion or being, and never underestimate its power... this power, you hold inside of you is as strong as the sun's rays..."
"Indeed, your spirit is the color of golden sunlight. You must let it shine gently on others. Do not scorch them... Ring proud."
"I see it now... Your Pokémon..."
"You are a-"
The world goes black and white with static, cutting the mystical voice off before it could speak the name of the Pokémon...
Then came the sound of waves crashing against the shore.
So, we don't even know what this character is as a Pokémon. Not only that, but the questionnaire didn't even get the chance to ask who his partner would be. Suspicious. Though there is a clue in there. Read them in the order they were presented. (Hint: Original)