Rejuvenation
I don't own Pokemon or Pokemon Rejuvenation. If I did, they would suck. A lot.
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"Here's your trainer card! It's not verified yet, but you're one step closer to participating in the Aevium League!"
I lightly nod in response to the enthusiastic woman's message, mumbling a "Thanks".
"You're welcome. A bit of advice I have for you is to be a bit more talkative, you never know when you need it." She advised. I sighed, and nodded again, keeping the card in my pocket, I walked out of the small room.
I've heard a lot of people tell me that I should talk more.
You know what I think?
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They're probably right, but I'm not exactly a social person.
Walking out, I look around S.S. Oceana's interior. It was fancy, that's for sure. Elegant decorations were everywhere, and aI had to rub my eyes at how shiny the chandeliers were. Multiple double door rooms were there from top to bottom.
"There you are, Aevis!"
(A/N: I think this is the canon name. Not 100% sure though.)
I turn my head to see a woman with bright pink hair, wearing a white shirt with a long sleeved blue shirt underneath, along with a white skirt. She also had a pink and white hat on top of her head. This was my mom, Nancy.
"Did you get registered into the Aevium League sweetie?" She asked with an innocent smile. I nod.
"Yes, mom. Not verified, but…one step closer, I guess." I shrug with an unsure look on my face. My mom pouted and crossed her arms.
"Come on, Aevis, I know you're still getting settled with the idea of moving, but you should tackle each day like it's your last. You never know what new opportunities you could take in Arvium." She encouraged. I raise an eyebrow, which she probably couldn't see because of my black and green cap and my hair that partially covered my eye. I sighed.
"I'll try, I guess." I responded. Mom didn't seem too satisfied, but accepted my answer.
"Don't look so glum, Aevis, come with me." She turned around and followed her towards two large double doors in the center of the first floor.
"When we're close to Gearen City, a feast will be held here with everyone inside." She said enthusiastically, clasping her hands together. She turned back to me, noticing that my expression hasn't changed.
"I know you're just going to read your books if I leave you alone, so how about you go upstairs and meet the captain? He's a good friend of mine, and you could use some social interaction, and try talking to some of the ship's residents, they're nice people. I know you're shy, but please?" She suggested with a smile. I sigh, and nodded hesitantly.
"Fine." I reluctantly replied. She beamed.
"I still have some things to take care of so take care!" She bid farewell as she went down the stairs to the lower rooms.
Sighing, I put my hands into the pockets of my black jacket with slight green outlines. I wasn't edgy or something…I just wasn't a fan of talking to people I barely know…or talking to people…period.
With nothing better to do, and deciding to at least try to talk to people, I head upstairs, where I heard piano music playing. Reaching the top, there was a young woman and her Jigglypuff by the piano, the former playing it rather elegantly as music played through the air.
Chairs and tables surrounding the pianist and her Pokemon were crowded with all sorts of people and Pokemon. One of the audience members in particular had his eyes observing her…assets.
I rolled my eyes, and continued to walk upstairs. Didn't want to be in the spotlight, or disturb them or for something else to happen. I went up the stairs into the smaller hallway leading into the captain's room. I raise my fist to the door, about to knock.
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Damn it me, just knock on the damn door already.
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*knock knock*
"Come in!" A hearty voice called from the other side. Gulping lightly, I open the door.
The room was about what anyone would expect from a fancy ship, a red carpet with a gold outline, two large sofas on the opposite sides of the room, several pictures of previous captains hung on the wall, and a sturdy brown desk, where behind sat a man in a Black Captain's uniform, along with a white beard and a captain's hat.
"Ah! You must be Nancy's child, yes? Come in, come in!" He greeted, gesturing towards the right sofa. I slowly walk towards the sofa, sitting down.
"Would you like some water?" The captain asked, holding up a glass of water. I nod lightly. The captain stood up and walked in front of me, handing me the glass of water. I take a sip.
"Thanks." I mumbled.
"So, you're moving to the Aevium Region, huh? Planning on taking on the League challenge?" He asked, sitting down on the sofa opposite to me. I shrug.
"I guess so." Mom made me get a trainer card, telling me it would be a nice way to get out of the house more. I wasn't against it, but wasn't too on board with the decision either. Would the Pokemon even want to get caught by me?
"Well, here's a bit of advice for you. The Aevium League consists of 18 Gym Leaders, that's ten more than the usual in other regions, it's also an Elite 8 compared to an Elite 4." He explained. I tilt my head at that. Wasn't that a bit excessive? Then again though, I've read that Aevium's still a new region, so maybe not.
"If you're planning on being a trainer, I suggest for you to take good care of your Pokemon. Have you ever owned a Pokemon before?" I shook my head in response.
"You didn't get one when you were ten? Heard that was the age where mothers would send their kids to the outside world on their own." The Captain mused. I shook my head.
Ten seemed a bit too young, guess they got that idea from the ten-year olds who saved the world at that age…and became Champion…lucky...Then again though, a lot of people got their Pokemon at ten years lld.
I…wasn't too fond of going outside, so I didn't get one. He didn't need to know that though.
"Oh…" The Captain drawled as if just realizing something.
"Ah, yes! I haven't even introduced myself yet, silly me." He held out a hand in front of me. "Captain Augustus, Current and Proud Captain of the S. S. Oceana." He introduced. I took his hand.
"…Aevis." I mumbled, releasing the handshake and taking another sip of of my water. He sighed. Was he disappointed I was being so reclusive? Damn it Aevis now-
"Ah yes! The Banquet will be starting soon. I shall head there now. Feel free to come if you wish, I'm sure your mother would love for you to enjoy yourself there." He spoke, interrupting my thoughts as he smiled and headed out the door.
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I sighed, placing the empty glass of water on his desk, heading out the office myself.
That went better than I was expecting…Then again though I had no general idea of what I was expecting to begin with.
I went down the stairs once more, passing by the now empty room where that Piano Girl was playing. Heading down, I stood in front of the two doors, about to head in-
"Are you so excited that you're willing to leave your own mother behind?"
I turned around, finding my mom smiling with her arms crossed. I wanted to say that I thought she was already inside, but came out as a mumbled "Sorry."
"It's fine. I was only joking. Come on!" She replied enthusiastically, opening the large double doors as we walked in.
A humungous room awaited us, multiple sets of chairs and tables filled with people. In the middle back was a large stage, where the Captain stood and the Piano Girl from before sat in front of a different Piano, as well as what I assumed to be her Jigglypuff still singing on the Piano.
The walls were decorated with some sort of fancy design carved onto white walls, the floor covered by a large carpet with gold outlines once more, and the ceiling was decorated with chandeliers with candles burning brightly.
The furniture consisted of square shaped tables with a white cloth over them, gold outlining the fabric. The chairs were dark brown clean, the back arching to some sort of design.
It was luxurious to say the least.
"Wow…" I drawled, looking around the room. This almost felt too much just for one trip to another region.
"Aevis, let's go to our table." Mom spoke, pulling my hand and leading me to our table.
The table ended up being really close to the stage, probably one of Mom's bonuses for knowing the captain. We sat down and patiently awaited for the event to begin.
I turned my head and glanced around the room. Behind me was a woman, pure black hair with piercing red eyes, along with a large tall Pokemon, black and purple. If those books I read about Pokemon were right, it was a Gothitelle.
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I don't know why…
But there's a sense of familiarity from her.
Probably just me.
Maybe.
Hopefully.
I don't know-
"Greetings!"
My thoughts were interrupted as the Captain on stage started with the banquet.
"It is my honor to be your host for this event, and as the proud captain of this mighty vessel, I do wish you all to remember this moment. I thank you all for joining us on this ride, and although we never may see each other again, I want you all to remember this moment. A moment where we all came together to eat, to enjoy, to live life to the fullest." He spoke, a round of applause roaring from the passengers of the ship.
The Captain bowed slightly, and raised a wine glass.
"I shan't keep you any longer, Bone, Apetit!"
And with that, the people began to eat, chatting amongst themselves about…whatever it is they did. I wouldn't judge.
"Let's dig in, Aevis!"
My Mom said enthusiastically, holding a fork and knife in her hands.
I pick up my own utensils, and begin eating the food in front of me…
Well, at least I would've, anyways.
"AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!"
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The scream seemed to echo off the walls of the room, the once chattering passengers reduced to a deathly silence.
Turning towards the entrance of the room, was an…unpleasant, sight.
Unpleasant was a pretty bad word to describe it.
After all…
A man, face planted onto the ground, and what was once his right arm was now a stump, staining the carpet scarlet, his lifeless corpse unmoving, would be more than unpleasant.
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Terrified would have been a good way to describe how I was feeling at the moment.
I should be yelling.
I should be screaming in terror.
I should be...doing something.
Yet, I stayed still, frozen. I couldn't even move if I tried. My mind went numb.
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I remained frozen.
"WOOP-WOOP!"
A loud…woop-woop, echoed through the room, as someone with a pure black uniform with a red X over the shirt walked over the lifeless corpse. I couldn't make out anything else other than what he or she looked like…I was too scared to look closer.
I remained frozen.
"There's a troll in the dungeon! There's a troll in the dungeon!" A girl voice yelled out childishly.
I heard the mic on stage be tapped, a gruff voice coughing.
"W-We don't even have a dungeon!" The Captain's voice responded. The X Girl giggled loudly, and pulled out…a remote device.
"That's cause I'm the troll…and there's actually a bomb in the basement."
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"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!"
A Male voice screeched as he tried to run for dear life, running towards the exit despite the girl still being there.
The girl raised an arm towards the man, a black, thin silhouette suddenly jumping from the door
"Arbok, Crunch!"
"CHA!"
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I did not want to see what happened to him.
I remained frozen.
The woman talked about something, probably something threatening, probably something that would end my life right now, end all of our lives, but I…my mind tuned it out. I didn't understand anything she said.
I couldn't understand. My mind was clustered….and-
"Get Aevis out of here, NOW!"
"Gothitelle."
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For a moment, I didn't see anything.
Blackness as far as the eye can see.
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The next moment, I was inside the Captain's office.
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"AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!"
I screamed out loud, alone inside the office. I leaned against the desk behind me and started hyperventilating, holding a hand to my chest. The fuck just happened?!
"What?! What?! What?! What the fuck?!"
I desperately yelled out. I didn't understand anything, and I didn't need to. Life was fucking me over right now.
"Fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck, fuckedy fuckberries-!"
*CRASH*
"SWEET LORD HELIX!"
I jump at the sound, collapsing onto the floor sat down as I saw…a red tentacle, just wiggling there.
*CRASH*
"AAAAHHHH!"
I jump again, seeing another tentacle appear to my left.
What…what the fuck was this…this thing?!
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I remained frozen.
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I eventually mustered up the will to stand up…what happened?
There was…an Arbok, I think. Something about a troll…a bomb…and then-
"MOM!"
I immediately rushed to the Captain's office exit...but my was trembling as it reached the door knob.
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I breathed in deeply, though I was still hyperventilating on the inside.
I rushed out the captain's office, and headed down the stairs. Everything was either broken, or broken. The wooden floor was rickety and in pieces, the decorations on the floor crumbled to the ground, and for the God-damned life of me debris was everywhere, forcing me to take a quick side route.
"Hey! You're that kid who just disappeared, right?"
I raise my head to see the Piano girl standing before me, her Jigglypuff standing by her feet. I rushed over.
"Have you seen my mom?!" I ask, panicked. Fearful might be a better description though. The Piano girl twirled her hair with a finger.
"The one with the pink hair? Not sure. After the girl set off the bomb the first level started to flood. I retreated back up here, along with a few others." She explained, arms crossed, gesturing her head towards the others behind her.
"Jiggly…" The Pokemon next to her mourned. I shook my head. I needed to find Mom.
"Ask the Captain. I heard he's still down there." She suggested. I nod furiously and sprinted towards the downwards staircase.
"Thank you!" I yell out as I sprinted, waving a bit.
I basically jumped down the stairs, rushing towards the Event Room, seeing the two doors blasted off made me worried…more than I already was anyways. I rushed through the open frame and saw a figure in the dim light.
"CAPTAIN!"
I yell out, seeing the familiar white beard. I stop in front of him, panting as I rested my myself on my knees.
"Aevis! You're alive!"
"Where's…Mom?" I ask, still panting. I'd note that I need to work out more if I wasn't in this situation.
"Calm down, my boy! I saw your mom heading down into the basement. If you plan on following her, I suggest calming down first. Times of recklessness will never lead to good choices."
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Calm down?! Calm the fuck down?!
Well really fucking sorry for panicking over a fucking BOMB THAT BLEW UP THE ARCEUS-DAMN SHIP!
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God I do need to calm down.
I placed one of my hands over my chest, taking slow, deep, breaths.
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Out…
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Out…
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"Okay…Okay…" I breathed as the Captain placed a hand over my shoulder.
"I understand you're worried about your mother, but I suggest talking to the people outside first. They're adults who could help you out, who knows what dangers could be down there." He advised.
I heeded his words, and nodded. He nodded back, and turned his back against me, sighing.
"…For now, please leave me be. I…wish to relish what was once my beautiful ship."
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I sigh sorrowfully, and walk out.
I climbed down the short stairs and saw multiple people at the bottom, two males attempting to block the door…which was flooding the lower half of the boat. I opened my mouth to speak-
"It's no use!" One of the two interrupted.
"It just won't stop!" The other responded, much to the horror of the others based on their reactions. I internally groaned. This just kept getting better and better.
"It's no use!" He repeated.
"Should we use our Pokemon?!"
"WE DON'T HAVE ANY YOU DUMBASS!"
*CLICK!*
"Huh?" The two men echoed while I raised an eyebrow.
Tentacles suddenly burst from the body of water before them, wrapping around their bodies.
"AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!"
Two Pokemon pop-out, lifeless red-eyes piercing into all of our souls. Their tentacles tightened, soullessly dragging them out of the ship…where I assumed they left them to drown in the deep ocean.
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"AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!"
Literally everyone around me screamed, including me. I subconsciously leaned back into a wall, resting my hand against a nearby stair railing. I was hyperventilating again.
The crowd of people began running anywhere they could to live…I just stood there, like my mind couldn't form a cohesive thought or action to do.
I remained frozen.
"Kid!" I raise my head to see an old lady in front of me.
"Head towards the basement if you want to live! And do it quick!" She exclaimed, rushing along with the crowd to run away-
The basement…The BASEMENT!
I quickly regain control over my body and sprint as fast as I could upstairs, irritating my feet to no end. Damn why the fuck did I wear Leather Shoes today?!
A painter blocked my way…for a brief second before I was lucky…or unlucky enough to see him get swooped away.
Shaking my head to remove the memory of that (un)fortunate event, I headed down the stairs, where, surprise surprise, more water flooded through. Didn't care though, so I jumped in and waddled my way to the basement.
I climbed out of the water, breathing heavily on my knees again…
"I…really…need... to get…out more…" I complained to myself.
"Sylveon!"
I perk up my head at the sound of that familiar Pokemon.
"A-Aevis!"
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Once the familiar voice reached my ears, I immediately ran up to it.
"M-Mom!" I pant, stopping in front of her and her Sylveon.
"I'm glad you're safe, but what are you doing here?! I thought Crescent teleported you somewhere safe." She questioned, mumbling the last part as she bit her nail. What did she mean by that?
"Doesn't matter right now. I have a Pokemon we can use to Surf out of here, and I don't think that-"
A loud crash blared from the ceiling, a beam of light-
"SYLVEON LIGHT SCREEN!"
"Syl!"
Faster than I could process what happened, Sylveon spread its ribbons, swiping them through the air, creating a clear wall that blocked some sort of sliver beam attack.
"What was that?!" I exclaimed.
"That was aimed for you, kid."
Me and my mom turned towards the source of the voice. Four balls of metal appeared out of nowhere, forming a square-like shape as a line connected one dot with another.
N
I raise my arm out of instinct as white flash blinded me for a second, and a woman with Purple hair and Black shades took the place of N. She juggled a Pokeball in her hand…as Two more of those Tentacle Pokemon were right behind her.
"Who are you? Are you the one behind the attack?" Mom asked warily, holding another Pokeball out in her hand as Sylveon got in a battle stance in front of her. The woman chuckled in response.
"Who I am doesn't matter, Nancy. We came to this ship for one purpose, and that's your apprehension." The woman responded. My mom seemed shocked at this, barely mumbling something.
"They're not here for Aevis…"
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What did that mean?
My Mom shook her head, snapping out of her trance.
"If you just wanted me why attack the entire ship?! They had nothing to do with this!" Mom questioned.
"Witnesses are such a chore…" She complained, raising an arm into the air. "Enough questions. Deoxys, Flash Cannon."
The two Deoxys wordlessly obeyed, firing a double Flash Cannon towards-
"Light Screen!"
"Sylve-on!"
The two blasts engulfed my vision as Sylveon blocked, but was noticeably straining against the attack. Mom quickly turned towards me, placing her hands on my shoulders…she was…crying?
"Aevis…I'm sorry…but this will be goodbye for now."
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W-what…?
*CRASH*
"GO, NOW!"
Mom demanded as she pushed me onto the ground, saving me from a third Deoxys' Zen Headbutt crashing into the ground…
I…remained frozen…
"M-mom-!" I stutter.
"I SAID NOW, AEVIS!"
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To be honest, what happened next was blurry to me.
A Piano fell on a Deoxys in front of me…and from there I ran. Where? Who knows. Panic does a lot on the mind after all, if my mind was frozen before, it was basically moving on its own. All I knew was that anywhere was better than on that boat.
If it were only possible to escape said boat.
Eventually, I made it to the front deck, the harsh rain making it hard to see what was in front of me…I was tempted to jump off the boat, even though I knew I'd just drown and splash like a Magikarp…
Another man was there, a cynical grin on his face. And the woman from before was on the front deck too, arms crossed…
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The man said something, but I didn't understand a word…I was…too tired…and at this rate might as well get a quick death after all.
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Three more Deoxys surrounded me, centering their tentacles onto their chests, powering up their individual attacks.
And all I could do was watch. I was terrified. What else could I do at this point?
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I remained frozen.
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"That's…when…Talonflame…showed up."
I finish my story, sipping on a mug of hot chocolate. The woman on the opposite end of the table nodded.
"I…see…I'm sorry."
Sorry? For what? She saved me with her Talonflame…I didn't voice that thought out.
"Your mother was a good friend of mine Aevis. She was always nice to everyone, even a stranger who tried to steal her wallet once…she was always the optimist." She reminisced…
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Huh.
A ninja must be cutting onions somewhere.
Tesla seemed to notice this too, and sighed, as if debating what to say next.
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"What are your plans after this?" She asked me. I rub my eyes with the arm of my jacket.
"…I don't know…"
…I really didn't know. Become a trainer? What was the point anymore? To become stronger? For what? My mom's most likely dead, and I knew for a damn fact I couldn't do anything. I'm not some sort of mute 10 year old who's going to save the world and become Champion.
I was no one special.
And…
…I really need to stop thinking about this sort of thing so much. Mom always used to say it made me too edgy…
...Must be more onion chopping going on somewhere.
"Get a Pokemon, I guess…" I follow up. Tesla let out a sad smile, nodding in agreement. She stood up from her seat and led me out of her Yacht warehouse. She patted my shoulder with a smile.
"I'm a firm believer that everything happens for a reason. Everything will work out in the end. If it's not okay, it's not the end. If you need anything, I'm here." Tesla consoled.
…She was a really nice lady. Didn't know why she was helping someone like me though….
"Head to Gearen Laboratory. They should have starter Pokemon for trainers like you. Just head through the gate and keep going forward." She followed up, holding a Pokeball in her hand.
She sent out her Talonflame and rode through the rainy sea, as if it didn't bother her in the slightest, despite her being on a fire-type Pokemon.
Sighing, I turned my head towards Oceana Pier Gate, ignoring the rain drops falling on my jacket and hat.
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I like the rain.
It's a lot easier to hide the tears.
I sighed again, placing my hands into my jacket's pockets. Ignoring the water running down my face, I mumbled to myself.
"Welcome to Aevium."
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And thaaaaaaaat's chapter one!
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I'm SOOOOOOOO going to regret writing this. I suck at stories and updating them.
After replaying Rejuvenation for the third time, and Where Love Lies, I just really couldn't get this idea out of my head and couldn't really focus on writing other stories, so I made this on a random whim. Pokemon Rejuvenation needs more fan stuff anyways.
Is my story good? Probably/Definitely not.
Will there be more? Probably.
Who knows?
If you guys are asking why I made Aevis as an introverted-shy like character, was because he gets referred to a lot as a "Muteopath", and I really couldn't think of a way to avoid him being too much of a Gary Sue.
Is he a Gary Sue? I hope not, still really inexperienced at writing so I don't know. If you guys bave any tips to avoid Gary Sue-ism, then I would greatly appreciate it.
Also, I've heard a lot of people call Reborn and Rejuvenation "Edgy.", I see it used a lot but at this point I really don't know what it means. So clarification on that and whether or not it's a good thing would be greatly appreciated. I have no idea how to do emotional scenes without it sounding too corny/cheesy, and no idea how to actually make people feel…feels. I definitely fail in that regard.
And yes, most likely most of this story will be in 1st POV. Tips on how to do POV would also help.
Damn I'm asking for a lot of tips. Sorry.
The Character design I'll be using is the First Male Option given up until Version 9, the Legacy sprites I think they're called.
Anyways, I'll talk more points on my decisions with this story next chapter, it's really late for me right now. I'm still a noob (I think) when it comes to writing stories.
Thank you for reading this, and have a great day.
P.S. Title ideas? I'm stupid at this stuff.