10/02/2001
Dear Nilly,
Thanks for what you did for me today at school. I wish you woulda got there sooner, before they pushed my face in the mud and everything, but I'm happy you saved me when you did. I was so embarrassed. Well, Mom says I can't go up to the farm for the next few days, 'cause it's raining and wet and stuff, so Cran told me to write a letter to you. He's the best person to talk to at home, just like you're the best person to talk to at school.
Anyway, I'm gonna start being a lot stronger from now on, so we can both keep all the promises. Cran said that "every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end". I don't really know what that means, but I think I have an idea. And, he's not gonna tell Mom and Dad that I got in trouble at school. He said that when I'm older, we're gonna live together and go all over the world, and never worry about anything again. He's the best brother in the world! Sorry, I bet Ice is an awesome brother too. But I guess everybody thinks their big brother is the coolest. I know I do. Cran is so cool! We're gonna be partners forever.
See you soon!
- Slice
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Cave In
Part One:
Bend and Not Break
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05/26/2005
How's it going, Raspberry?
Everything sucks right now. Mango and Grape left to travel around and be Pokemon Masters or something. Holly never wants to hang out. Chili only wants to chase after girls. This Summer is not going the way I wanted at all. Oh well, I can always hang out with Vanilla. Going camping with her and Ice, and maybe Cranberry will come along too. Hope Kiwi doesn't want to tag along. That would just ruin everything. Anyway, I'll make the most of whatever happens. How are you doing in Kanto?
- Slice
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06/03/2005
ROSIE!
My mom just got the phone call from your mom, then called me to tell me the news! I can't believe you're headed back home to Olivine when me and Mangy just left! Man, adults just have the worst timing ever. Whatever.
So here's my plan. We're gonna send a letter to Chili's house, and ask his mom to bring it to you whenever y'all get settled in. When you find out your new address, write us a letter to Goldenrod City. That's where we're headed to next, and we can just grab it from the post office there. Every letter we send'll have the next town we plan to go to, so we can keep in touch the whole time we're busy becoming PokemHEY ROSIE! This is Mango. Don't let Grape lie to you, the letter thing was all my idea. How have you been? Did you see us on TV? I heard we were on TV because of that tournament in Ecruteak. I'm sure they catch our channels in Kanto, too. Did you catch any new Pokemon? I just caught a Vulpix the other day, and I named her Rope. Spike doesn't like her very much, but then again, we all know Spike doesn't like anything very much... But she's the most beautiful thing I've eve
ANYWAY, Grape here again. We'll end this before we use up fifty pages talking about Pokemon in one letter. Let us know how everything goes? Remember: Goldenrod!
Peace!
- Grape
AND MANGO!
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06/12/05
Dear Slice,
HEY! I was so happy when I got your letter! I'm sorry this summer isn't as great as you wanted it to be... And I do miss Olivine, but I'm starting to really like Kanto too! Everything is so great here in Vermillion. I tried to take on the Gym Leader, but he's too strong for me. I heard he's retiring soon... I want to beat him before that happens! So I'm going to be training a lot from now on. If I do manage to beat him within the next month, I'll let you know which city to send a letter to next, okay? I hope you cheer up soon. We're not gonna forget you, Slice. We're just growing up a little.
- Razz
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06/18/05
Grape! Mango!
What are you two doing challenging the Johto League? You both know you're horrible at Pokemon battles! KIDDING! Let me know how you're both doing as soon as you can. The return address on this envelope is our new house. Wish I could write more, but I have SOO much unpacking and moving around to do, and I just really want to know what's going on with your Badge Quest. Later!
- Rose
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06/21/05
My dearest sister Laura,
As my mind and spirit grow weary of the incessant disruptions caused by that abhorrent device you all love so dearly, I find I'd much rather converse with you through the old-fashioned way. Hand-written letters do have so much more feeling than a telephone, don't you agree? Knowing that someone bothered to take the time to pick up a pen and send their dearest wishes and concerns to those they hold dear... I believe there's nothing like it. Therefore, expect several of these - and I expect you to write me back. With every letter you recieve, tell the rest of our family that I wish them well, and send them my love. I can't be bothered to assimilate myself into the uncomfortable niceties and fake expressions neccessary to interact with most of them - especially not while I'm bathed in the joy and wonder of the open road - so vague well-wishes should suffice. However, do take care to send extra regards and a promise of a future visit to our brothers and sisters, would you? They've done little, if anything, to invoke my wrath, and I will be so happy to see my nephew again.
Lilycove is my next destination, and I shall await your response there. I'll be staying long enough to observe their Pokemon Contests; I hear their Summer Spectaculars are really something to be seen. That should be all for now, sister. Do send me a copy of your final school reports of the year, please. I trust I'll be proud of your progress.
Your loving brother,
- Demi
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06/29/2005
Raspberry,
What do you mean, "growing up"? I'm not a kid! Okay, sure, I'm only eleven, but you guys aren't that far ahead of me. I'm tired of all this "Oh, I'm a teenager now, I'm cool" stuff I keep getting from all of you guys!
Whatever, I'm just shutting up now. I've just had even more frustration dumped onto me, and anything I say is gonna come out wrong. Have fun with your Pokemon stuff.
- Slice
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06/30/05
Orange,
I'm sorry about that fight over the phone yesterday. I didn't mean what I said... Alright, I didn't mean SOME of it. An' I know there's parts you didn't mean, either. Look... I admit, I was pretty jealous at first. I thought... never mind. You know what I thought. But I should've just believed you. I do now. I'm sorry. I really am. I've just been real lonely and depressed lately, and you don't even... Never mind. I just feel... left behind.
So I'm gonna start writin' letters to you too, so I don't feel any more left out. Don't you dare call me silly! We used to write letters, remember? I feel silly just thinkin' about it... I don't know. I thought we were best friends.
- Vanilla
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07/02/2005
Nilly,
Thanks for letting me come over yesterday. And... not hating my guts. And... everything else. I'm glad we're back to being friends like we used to be. And I promise I'll help you with the depression. Add it to the list. Just remember, I know how you feel. I'll see you tomorrow.
Yours,
- Slice
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07/02/05
Hey Rosie!
It's me, Mango! We made it to Goldenrod yesterday, and got your letter from the office, but we were so tired, we crashed as soon as we checked in. I bet your room looks awesome by now. Can you believe it? We both have FIVE BADGES! And the cool thing is, all the Gym Leaders are awesome. Some of them want us each to challenge them individually, while some challenge us at the same time, doing a double battle with two of their own Pokemon! And Whitney, she decided to use a Miltank stronger than both our Pokemon combined! It gave us a hell of a fight, Stomping our Pokemon, but it was us who stomped her in the end, hah!
Anyway, it's like eleven-thirty or something, so I'm gonna crash. We'll be staying in Goldenrod a little while longer to make sure we're fully stocked on everything, 'cause the next part of the journey is going to be long and tough. Azalea Town is the next place on our list, but we have to go through a forest to get there. And then there's a huge cave after that! This whole Pokemon Master thing is tough, but at least it's fun too. Grape will be sending the next letter. Hope you're having fun!
- Mango
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07/13/05
Dear Slice,
I'm sorry I made you angry. I wasn't trying to treat you like a kid. I figured I'd give you a while to cool off before writing back to you, but I'm starting to worry about you. How are you doing? Write back soon, please.
- Razz
P.S.: I almost forgot! I'm pretty sure it'll be almost the end of July by the time this gets to you, so happy early birthday! I'll send you something you might like with this letter.
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07/16/05
Guys!
I'm so happy about your five Badges! Holy Houndour, you're almost Pokemon Masters! ...Sort of. ^_^
There's nothing going on, really, surprisingly. You'd think everybody'd be out on the beach and stuff, but... Since you two are traveling, and Razz is in Kanto, I've got slim pickings here. Holly's always on the phone with some long-distance girlfriend of hers (AND OH MY LUGIA, WHOEVER SHE IS, SHE IS SO SCARY! I NEVER WANT TO TALK TO HER AGAIN!). Chili is... well... Chili. Juice is always hanging around those farm friends of his, and Jazz... Well, Jazz is busy with Gym Leader stuff, as always. And... that's about it. I'm pretty sure everybody hates me now, but I guess that's just their problem.
I'm sending you guys a picture of what my new room looks like. Let me know how the forest-walking was!
- Rose
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07/27/2005
Razz!
Yeah dude, I'm fine. I'm sorry I forgot to write another letter, but don't worry, everything's great. I'm hanging out with Nilly again like we used to. All the time, actually. We're helping each other not feel left out and stuff. But... she's depressed... I don't know what about. But... she's ten! What does she have to be depressed about? I asked her that, but anytime I say anything like that, she gets SO upset, and I don't know what to do...
Anyway... The whole family's happy to see me so often. And of course, Cran is always hanging out with Ice and Cinny, so I get to see him more, too. And forget about what I said. I know I can get a temper sometimes. We're still cool. Thanks for the beanie, by the way! I've never seen this design. Where did you get it?
How is the Pokemon journey going? Got any new badges? Your return address says "Lavender Town", but I don't know where that is. Write back soon!
- Slice
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07/31/2005
ROSIE!
Your room looks amazing! And I'm sorry Olivine's sucking for you right now. Even if Juice ain't hanging out, it's his birthday tomorrow, so make sure you tell him Happy Birthday for us! And yeah, we know about The Evil One. That's the reason we weren't hanging around Holly too much for the last while that we were home. She takes up all of her time, PLUS treats her like shit. We still can't find a way to smack some sense into her, but... You know how it is.
We haven't challenged the Gym here in Azalea yet, but we probably will tomorrow. Expect us to have six Badges each by the time you get this letter! ^_^
This town is beautiful. And there are Slowpoke everywhere, because of some old legend connected to the town's well. We're gonna check out the well tomorrow too, unless we're too tired. Oh yeah, and did you know there's a guy who makes custom-made Pokeballs? All those weird ones you see travellers selling and junk? THEY'RE MADE BY THAT GUY! Sweet Lugia, it's a small world.
The next town on our list is Violet, but since we have to go through a huge-ass cave to get there, there's no telling when our next letter might reach you. So, until then, hang in there! Remember, you always have two people who don't hate you. XP
- Grape
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08/12/05
Dear Slice,
ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR MIND? You actually said that to her? Slice... She's got feelings. Respect them. You don't have to understand them, just respect them, okay? I'm sure you're being comforting for her, and that's what you need to do. Any explanation, if there is one, will come in time, I promise.
Anyway, I'm glad to know you're doing so great! And that you're hanging out with our old friends! Could you please tell Cinny and Sugar that I said hi, and I miss them horribly? Thanks!
I'm doing great as well, and thanks for asking about my Quest! I have seven Kanto Badges now, so adding my old Johto ones, that's fifteen in total! Just one more to go, and I'll be challenging the Elite Four again! Oh, and Lavender Town is a nice place. It's... Well, they have this building called the House of Memories, where they keep the graves of a lot of Pokemon. I met someone there... Well, it's hard to describe. I didn't talk to him, but he looked me in the eyes, and I had this feeling like I couldn't move; like he was holding me there just by looking at me. He left quickly, but I'm still curious about who he is. I'll bet he's a Pokemon Master, too... Or something way beyond.
I'm sorry, I got carried away. Anyway, I'm glad you like the hat! I got it at the Celadon Department Store. It's a huge building, but not quite as big as the one in Goldenrod. How was your birthday? Did you have fun? Oh, and let me know how Grape and Mango are doing, if you find out. I'll bet they're about even with me in Badge numbers by now, hee hee! Won't it be great when we all come back and have huge battles with each other? Chili and Holly will be so jealous! Of course, you've never been into Pokemon Training, so you'd just watch. But I'll bet we'll impress you! Stay cool, Slice. This is the last letter I'll send until I've taken on the Elite Four again, but if you want to write back, send it to Indigo Plateau.
- Razz
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08/15/05
GUYS!
I bet the well is HAUNTED! Did you go in? Did you see a ghost? Didyoudidyoudidyou? If you saw a ghost, please tell me you took notes! I'll add them to my collection... Muuuhahaha!
Six Badges already? What am I talking about, time is passing so SLOOOW! Oh yeah, Holly's evil bitch dumped her, apparently. I still don't go over there much, because her temper has a motion sensor, and I keep setting it off. I'm sorry, I'm kind of not okay right now. I'll be better though, I promise. You two have fun, and tell me all about the well and the cave in your next letter.
- Rose
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08/18/2005
What's up, Razz?
Um... Thanks for the advice. It really helped. Nilly is getting a little better.
On another note... You know what word is truly evil? SCHOOL! You're so lucky you get to go wherever you want. But I'm not saying any more about that... I'm doing fine, otherwise.
One more to go? Really? Dude, you're the most awesome Pokemon Trainer ever! Don't sweat that weird guy; I'm sure you could take him if you wanted. Anyway, once you're done over there in Kanto, you should come for a visit before kicking anyone else's ass. I'll be looking forward to your victory letter!
- Slice
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08/21/2005
Dear Demitrius,
I really wish you'd stop with all the flowery talk. Everybody knows you're smart with words already. And I'm sorry it took so long to write you back; I've been busy with a lot of stuff. I sent you my grades from last year, but I don't see how that's important, since school's started again already. Everybody's fine here, and they're glad you still think about them. And "your" nephew is already trying to read books, just like his uncle. He's way too smart for his age, but he can't really read just yet. He knows you're gone, you know. Aunt Laura's not the same as Uncle Tree. Please don't stay gone too long. You're missing a lot.
- Laura
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09/10/05
ROSIE!
You will never guess what happened last night! I caught a Lapras!
I'm just gonna let that sink in for a moment...
SO YEAH, WHO'S AWESOME? MANGO, THAT'S RIGHT!
But seriously, her name is Starlight, and I am so, so happy.
BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY, how are you not okay? YOU SHOULD TELL US ALL ABOUT IT AND WE'LL FIX IT FOR YOU! Haha. Look how subtle I am. x_x
Oh yeah, we're in Violet now! We're gonna take on Falkner either today or tomorrow; not sure yet. We might just sleep for the next three days. Haha, Grape just yelled "I'm fine with that!". So yeah. We'll be here a little while, but not that long. After we get this Badge, we're headed to Blackthorn City for our last one, so we'll be looking forward to getting your reply there. I'd say more, but nothing else happened other than wandering around rocks in the dark for days and days. Oh, Grape wants me to add that there are lots of Geodude there. But they're not as awesome as Apollo, he adds. But we all know that. Well, that's all. I'm way too tired to keep holding this pencil. Sleep will be very good right now. ^_^
- Mango
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09/28/05
Slice!
I did it! I beat the Elite Four again! Oh yeah, and that guy I saw in Lavender? He's the Viridian City Gym Leader! I've been dying to tell you this whole time! His name is Blue, and he's... wow... If he weren't taking it easy on me due to League Rules, I wouldn't have stood a chance! He said there's someone much stronger than him, though. He told me where to find him, but I'm not going to try that until I've gotten a lot better. So, I'm thinking Hoenn is the next challenge I'll tackle. But for now, I need sleep. Don't worry, I will visit you guys before I take off again. And I'll have a late birthday present for Chili. I'll see you soon! Tell Vanilla to get ready for girl talk!
- Razz
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10/01/05
My dearest sister Laura,
I apologize if my addiction to vocabulary causes you irritation. So, I guess I'll just write like this for a little while. Don't worry, I won't be gone too long. You know I always visit. And of course he loves books! He'll be reading them soon enough; takes after his ol' uncle.
I'm glad you didn't fail any classes last year, sis. Keep it up! I'm rootin' for ya!
Meanwhile, this place is beautiful! I've been to a town called Fortree, and it's just the kind of place I've always wanted to live! Everybody's houses are actually in trees! And hell, if you climb high enough, you can even see the ocean, and that city I mentioned, Lilycove. Right now, I'm about to leave Mauville again, and run head-first into a huge-ass sandstorm! Ahh, this is the life. Don't get any better than this!
I love you, sis! I'll send you photos!
Your loving brother,
- Demi
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10/01/05
Hey guys,
Sorry I haven't written back in a while. I've been sick for the last few days, and not really up to doing anything. Razz just got back from Kanto; she has all sixteen Indigo Badges and two Hall of Fames under her belt now. She's going to annihilate you all, muuuhahahaha!
But no, seriously, she'll be leaving soon. Says she's taking on Hoenn next. Girl doesn't believe in wasting time. Meanwhile, Holly finally started coming out of her house for more than just school hours, and... everything else is about the same. I told them all that they should write you letters. Juice said he will. Razz said she'll try. The others are all like "I don't write letters, tell them to call me". So... yeah. Expect two letters and an attempt at a letter, next time around. Do you guys have eight Badges yet? If not, I know you're pretty close. How's the road been treating you?
- Rose
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10/03/05
Grape! Mangy!
How have you guys been? Sorry I haven't written you any letters; I've been writing to Razz here and there, but... You guys never said you wanted me to write you, so there! XP
Rose tells me you both have eight Badges already? You guys rock! You won't be able to take Raspberry, though; Jazz challenged her to see how much she's progressed, and she said that Razz is almost as strong as her! Can you believe that? JAZZ said that! Haha, you should've seen it, dudes. She was all misty-eyed, hugging her and yelling "I'm so proud of you!" And she's proud of you guys, too. It's like you're all hometown heroes or something, but I bet this kind of thing happens everywhere; just not that often. XD
Anyway, if you guys don't mind, I have something to talk to you about that doesn't have to do with Pokemon. See, I've been hanging out with Nilly again... And it's awesome! I'm really happy most of the time, don't get me wrong. But she's been depressed for a really long time. I do my best to help her, but... Sometimes she gets bad. Really bad. Her parents are taking her to some place in the next few days. I really hope she doesn't get put into the hospital. Do you guys have any advice? I could really use some. Anyway, I'm tired of writing letters. Hit me up when you get back.
- Slice
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01/13/06
Dear Demitrius,
Don't scare me like that again! You need to take better care of yourself! One of these days, you're going to have to settle down. Come home soon, please.
- Laura
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05/04/06
Ice,
You need to come back home soon. Nilly's still in the hospital, and she's not getting any better. I don't care about your stupid melodrama issues. Cran says he needs to talk to you.
- Slice
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07/20/06
My dearest sister Laura,
Now that I've finally graced you with my presence, I hope that you and the rest of the family will be satisfied for a very long while. I'm almost done traveling around Hoenn, and I'll soon be on my way East. No, not all the way home. I'll be on this adventure for quite a while longer. Trust me, I'll let you know if I decide to return. When. When I decide to return.
Your loving brother,
- Demi
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12/20/06
Hey Razz,
I know we haven't talked in a long time, but I don't know who else I can vent to. I'm really upset about Nilly. She still hasn't talked to me since she got out of the hospital. I think she feels like I abandoned her, even though I tried to visit all the time. At least... I feel like I have. I feel guilty that I couldn't stop her parents from shutting her away in there. I'm finally going to give her some distance for a while. Maybe she'll talk to me then. Let me know if you think of anything. I don't know how much more I can take this.
- Slice
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