Chapter 25: A Case of the 'Mon'day
*Time passes, as it stops around 3 and a half months since the 'Voxl Fight', or about 1 and a half months since the 'Masamune/Bugster Attack' occurred on the Studio.*
Inside the Living Room, in the Residential Area…
*M3 and Gene are on the couch watching some 80s movie as they talk about something.*
M3: *Finishing his spiel* "...And that's why I like Starbursts."
Gene: "...And I told you why I don't like them, boss."
M3: "Is there anything you actually like candy wise?"
Gene: *Thinking it over* "...Sour candy, I'm fine with having those instead of the sweet stuff."
M3: *Changing topics* "... … ...You got anything else you want to talk about?"
Gene: *Recalling a moment* "There was that time that GotM Connor asked me if I knew Japanese."
M3: "Why did he ask you that?"
Gene: "Amaris must have told him about my clone speaking to her in that language, so he wanted to know if 'I' could…"
M3: *In a skeptical tone* "So...can you?"
Gene: *In a dry tone* "Boss...I was born in Japan and I lived there for some time. I know how to speak it."
M3: *Dropping his skeptical tone* "I meant...Can you say it well now?"
Gene: *Pauses* "...Not really, it's been a long time and I'm very rusty."
IceBite: *enters with Alma* "What's going on in here?"
M3: "Not much, just asking Gene if he can still speak Japanese…"
Gene: *Turns to Ice* "In case you are wondering, I was 'fluent' in it… ...And yes, I'm also from Japan."
IceBite: "Hold on...if you knew Japanese… … ...why...didn't you know about Kamen Riders?"
Gene: "Because the 'Japan' I know never had anything of the sort in their media. That's why I had no clue about them when I first showed up here…"
Alma: "That explains why you didn't recognize Kamen Rider gear when you first saw it…"
Gene: *In a reflective tone* "And it's also why I ended up getting hurt by you, Alma. Of course… ...I deserved that for how much of a jerk I was back then."
IceBite: "Wow...you...really have changed…"
Gene: *In a sincere tone* "Good to hear that coming from you, Ice...But really, it was you and Alma that got me to start changing. So, in a way, I have to thank you two for getting me here as I am today."
IceBite: "Well...uhm...you're welcome…"
*A moment or two of quietness passes after that.*
M3: *Speaking over the movie* "If you guys don't mind, want to watch a movie with us? It's a classic from the 80s…"
IceBite: "I...guess…"
Alma: "Never seen any of those before…"
M3: "Trust me, the movie we're watching is really good…"
*And with that, Ice and Alma joined in watching the movie. They didn't know what to think at the beginning, but at some point, they got invested in watching the movie to the end.*
An hour or two later...
*The movie was over, as the four staff members star making comments about it.*
M3: *Referring to the main character* "At least he got out in time, those explosions from the wrist device always seem like overkill…"
Gene: "I'm more impressed that he was able to hide using mud to cover his body to avoid getting spotted by the heat sensor vision."
Alma: "... … ...I could've taken that thing…"
IceBite: *non-sarcastically* "Of course you could…"
M3: "But those things are skilled hunters, not to mention they can turn invisible…"
Alma: "So am I, what's your point?"
M3: "I'm just saying that if you were to fight one, it could take a while before the actual fighting part begins...Then after that, you'll easily win, Alma."
Alma: *shrugs*
Gene: "Speaking of that thing, it really did look ugly underneath the mask..."
*M3 checks his watch as the others keep up with their comments*
M3: "I'll see you guys later, I have to check and see if the latest package I ordered has arrived yet."
Gene: *Checking his watch as well* "Same here. I need to go teach the little guy how to pitch a baseball and get back to my work in the Garage."
*M3 and Gene leave shortly after that, leaving Ice and Alma to be by themselves.*
Alma: "...Gespenst has been spending a LOT of time with Gene lately… … …"
IceBite: *shrugs* "I guess…"
*Out in the front foyer, M3 opens the studio entrance to see a large cardboard box near the doorway. Then he gets the box inside, noting how heavy it was.*
*After placing it down, M3 opens up the top of the box and glances inside to see what its contents were.*
*And what he saw…*
*...Amazed him, leading to the top being closed before he picks up the box and starts get a move on to announce something to the Studio.*
A bit later, in a different room…
*The announcement M3 was making was underway, with almost everyone in attendance. The only ones missing were Magma Bot and Ice Bot, but that was because M3 tasked them with something important to do while he was talking.*
M3: *Continuing from whatever he was saying* "So, time for me to show with what is going to happen next…"
*A small red and white ball device gets pulled out of one of his pockets, earning a reaction from the few people who knew what the device was.*
*M3 then pushes a white button in the middle of the device and lobs the ball into the air. The device then opens up as it releases something.*
*The 'something' ended up being a creature, who then landed on the ground and made some noise as it looked at the crowd and the crowd looked back at the creature.*
IceBite: "...Pokémon…"
M3: "That's right...It's a Pokémon. *Pointing to the creature.* "This one is a 'Zygarde' for those wondering what its called."
Zygarde: *Does one of its distinctive crys.*
M3: "And I think it's time I say that everyone who wants to have one or multiple of these mons as a potential pal, come talk to me. Otherwise, if you got any questions I can answer, that's about it for this announcement."
*A large chunk of the crowd leaves after M3 answers their questions and concerns. The only people left in the room are M3, Ice, Alma, Gene, Kyle, Aria, Leon, Dogmeat, Veronica, Cait, Travis, Lissa, Frederick, Chrom, Maribelle, GotM Connor, Emperor Mitchell, Amaris, Zeldane, ZS Connor, and Dark Prelate Mitchell.*
M3: *Checking the number of people* "...Well, I didn't expect this many people to stick around, but I'll roll with it."
*Magma Bot and Ice Bot enter the room*
Magma Bot: "Hey Triple M, we got done placing those Poké Ball devices around the Studio."
M3: "Good. And don't worry, I don't need you two to do anything else for me now."
Magma Bot: *To Ice Bot* "Then let's get back to our game of Monopoly with Ophelia...She's probably still waiting for us to get back."
Ice Bot: "Yeah...here's hoping she doesn't bankrupt us all…"
*The Bots shortly depart after that.*
M3: "Okay...Here's the deal. I told the Bots to place Poké Balls around the Studio and whoever finds one gets to have whichever Pokémon is inside it."
*The group acknowledged this…*
M3: "Of course, there's a catch. There are different varieties then this simple Poké Ball, so keep an eye for those as well. And if you manage to find 6 Poké Balls overall, you can't get anymore, okay?"
*Everyone understood this*
M3: "And one last thing, I'm joining in on this as well. Though, I can only get 5 more. So, when this is all over, make sure to head back here and we'll see what everyone got."
*M3 then counted down and once he said go, Zygarde made some noise to help signal that it was starting.*
*The room became empty quickly as the group and M3 left to begin the Poké Ball hunt.*
Some time later...
*The Studio was searched through and everyone who was participating ended up finding a set of Pokeballs either by themselves or with help with another.*
*Once it was clear that every Poke Ball was collected (with there only being 70), everyone returned to the room,*
M3: *Getting next to Zygarde and looking to the crowd* "Did everybody have some amount of fun with the little hunt for the devices?"
*Several members of the crowd cheer loudly, others do so with a quiet cheer, and the rest at least smile to show they did find it somewhat entertaining.*
M3: "Then we'll start with the Studio Staff first. Anyone want to go first in seeing which Pokémon you got?"
IceBite: *after a bit of no one going; shrugs* "Guess I'm first…" *sends out his Pokémon: a Sceptile, Scizor, Haxorus, Gardevoir, Greninja, and Flygon*
Gene: "Guess I'll go next." *Sends out the two Pokémon: a Ditto and a Zoroark. Both of them were colored differently than normal, meaning they were 'Shiny'.*
Alma: *nods, then sends out her's: a Mawile, Diancie, Gallade, Volcarona, and Shiny Greninja*
M3: *Notices everyone looking to him.* "My turn." *Sends out his Pokémon: four Shiny Silvally and a Shiny Kyurem.*
Shiny Silvallies: *All four of them look around before they notice M3, which causes them to jump at him in a affection manner.*
*The problem was M3 not expecting that and ends up getting knocked to the ground as the Silvallies individually continue to get M3's attention.*
Zygarde: *Makes some noise, getting the Silvallies to stop and let M3 get back up.*
M3: *Dusting himself off.* "I'm fine… ...Guess these Silvallies really like me for some reason."
*With the Studio Staff done, M3 lets the FFNA Cast in the group go next, but leaves it open for whoever wants to go first.*
Cait: *Almost immediately* "I'll start us off…" *Sends out her Pokémon: a Shiny Lucario, Shiny Absol, Shiny Weavile, Shiny Sableye, Shiny Bisharp, and...a Shiny Regice.*
M3: *Commenting on the Shiny Regice* "Congratulations on getting one of the 'Regi' trio, Cait."
Cait: *Not thinking the same way* "...It's just a creature made of ice. Why would I be glad to have one of these with me?"
Shiny Regice: *Justs stands there.*
M3: *Looking to Ice* "Ice, remind me to ask for your help in explaining some things to Cait later, okay?"
IceBite: *nods* "Noted…"
Shiny Regice: *Heard the name 'Ice' and looks towards IceBite.*
*The Shiny Regice then walks over to Ice and makes some noise before going stationary.*
Cait: *Throws over the Regice's Poké Ball over to IceBite saying, "You can hold onto the living block of ice for me, I don't like it anyway…"*
IceBite: *catches the Poké Ball, while glaring at Cait*
Leon: *Starts talking* "I'll go next." *Sends out his Pokémon: a Shiny Galvantula, Shiny Golisopod, and a Shiny Regirock.*
M3: "Well, there's the second of the Regi Trio…"
Veronica: "My turn, I guess…" *Sends out her Pokémon: a Shiny Lopunny, Shiny Aggron, and a Shiny Registeel.*
Gene: *Comments with, "And there's the last member of the Trio."*
Travis: "Guess I'm up…" *Sends out his Pokémon: a Shiny Milotic and a Shiny Decidueye.*
*A moment or two passes as everyone waits for the next person to go…*
Dogmeat: *Barks after he rolls three Poké Balls forward so everyone can see.*
M3: *Immediately looks to Leon, confused* "Uhh… Why..."
IceBite: "That's...a first…"
Leon: *Sighs* "He may be my dog, but he still got them before me...And he doesn't want to give them up."
Dogmeat: *Nuzzles his nose into the buttons sending out the Pokémon: two Shiny Garchomps and a Shiny Haxorus.*
Dogmeat's Pokémon: *Look around before they notice the PokéBalls they went out of were near Dogmeat. They also tilt their heads in confusion before going with it for the moment.*
Aria: *takes two Poké Balls and sends out a Shiny Gardevoir and a Shiny Latias*
Kyle: *Goes next, takes out three Poké Balls and sends out a Shiny Gallade, Shiny Latios, and a Shiny Lurantis.*
M3: *To Kyle and Aria* "You two seem to have Pokémon that go well together…"
Kyle: *Grinning* "Maybe we just got lucky…"
Aria: "Potentially…"
Shiny Lurantis: *Looks to Kyle, then Aria before getting a bit sad for some reason.*
Kyle: "...You alright...Uhm-"
M3: *Giving him some much needed info.* "It's a Lurantis."
Kyle: "...Lurantis, is there something bothering you?"
Shiny Lurantis: *Looks at Aria, then to Kyle in a way that was like it wanted to say, "I want to be with her...and you."*
Kyle: *Not entirely sure* "I think it wants to be with you, Aria…"
Aria: "I think...it wants to be with both of us…"
Shiny Lurantis: *Nods its head in response to what Aria said.*
Kyle: *Asking just in case* "You okay with having Lurantis here be shared between us, Aria?"
Aria: *nods 'Yes'*
*The Lurantis perks up and tries to hug them...Before stopping and realising how difficult it would be to do that and just stands near the two like their other Pokémon.*
Lissa: *approaches and, with a twirl, sends out her Pokémon: a Shiny Sylveon, a Shiny Whimsicott, a Shiny Lilligant, and a Shiny Togekiss*
Maribelle: *sends out her Pokémon: two Shiny Tsareena, a Shiny Vespiquen, and a Shiny Delphox*
M3: *Referring to the FFNA Cast* "Is that everyone?"
*Frederick and Chrom confirm that they didn't have any Poké Balls, but also admit they didn't mind not getting any because they helped out Lissa and Maribelle, respectfully.*
*And with that, the next group to go was GotM.*
GotM Connor: I'll start us off." *Sends out his Pokémon: a Shiny Volcarona, Shiny Chandelure, Shiny Spiritomb, Shiny Heatran, Shiny Reshiram, and a Shiny Yveltal.*
M3's Kyurem: *Glances over to the Reshiram and stops before anyone notices.*
Emperor Mitchell: *Sends out a Shiny Aegislash, an Escavalier, and an Empoleon*
Amaris: *Sends out a Shiny Lunatone, a Shiny Delphox, and a Shiny Cresselia*
M3: *To Amaris* "Seems you got really lucky, Amaris."
Amaris: *smiling* "Yes...I believe this is quite the good omen…"
M3: "Oh yeah, and before I forget..." *Pulls out a Moon Stone from one of his pockets and hands it to Amaris.* "Found that in with everything else, so I thought you would like it."
Amaris: "...What is it?"
M3: *Being nice and explaining what it is.* "It's a Moon Stone...So, that's why I gave it to you. And no thanks are needed."
Amaris: *smiles widely*
Zeldane: *Speaks up after noticing everyone looking at her.* "I'm the last one, so it's my turn." *Sends out her Pokémon: a Shiny Mismagius, Shiny Porygon-Z, Shiny Rotom, and a Shiny Metagross.*
*And with that, they moved on to the last group, which consisted of ZS Connor and Dark Prelate Mitchell.*
ZS Connor: *To Dark Prelate Mitchell* "I'll let you go first."
Dark Prelate Mitchell: *nods; sends out a Deoxys, Genesect, and an Accelgor*
ZS Connor: *Follows up by sending out a Shiny Greninja, Shiny Aegislash, Shiny Xerneas, and a Shiny Zekrom*
M3's Kyurem: *Glances at the Zekrom, but doesn't stop fast enough before someone notices.*
Cait: *Referring to the Kyurem and Zekrom* "Hey, that thing's eyeballing ZS Connor's...Whatever the name for that 'one' is…"
M3: "First off, that 'thing' is called Kyurem. Second, it was looking at Zekrom. Third, Kyurem here is only looking, not doing anything else, okay?"
*Once that passed, M3 looked around and saw all the Pokémon out, thinking it was finally over…*
*...Until his Zygarde made some noise getting everyone's attention.*
Zygarde: *Telepathically says to everyone, "I have to apologize for doing this now after all this time, but I can tell from some of you that I don't seem to be very much. I wish to show everyone something that is truly unique to myself."*
*The Zygarde then exits everyone's minds and starts doing something.*
*Some tiny noises can be heard heading into the room as everyone notices many small hexagonal green objects and a few red ones moving towards the Zygarde.*
*As they continue going to the Zygarde, a bright green light starts to fill up the room, causing everyone to avert their eyes…*
*...And then the light gets stronger and stronger till it disappears, allowing everyone to see what happened to the Zygarde…*
*What resulted was a winged, draconic humanoid, with clawed hands and a bunch of green hexagonal patterns on its black body. It also had protrusions on its neck and head that gave it a crowned type of appearance.*
*It had turned into its 'Complete Form'.*
Zygarde Complete Form: *Telepathically* "Do not worry, for I am only showing what makes me unique. I promise that I will only use my power to maintain order if it is needed. That is all I intend to do while I am here…"
Dark Prelate Mitchell: "Hmmm…" *slowly approaches Zygarde… … ...before, with a ripple of Cell Medals, shifting his form into his Greeed Form*
Zygarde Complete Form: *Focuses on Dark Prelate Mitchell* "Intriguing, you're more akin to myself than everyone else with the way you take form...Yet still different."
Dark Prelate Mitchell: "My body is made up of Cell Medals, as well as 10 Core Medals…"
Zygarde Complete Form: "Just as I am made up of cells held together by cores inside me. Tell me, was it always this way for you?"
Dark Prelate Mitchell: "Honestly, no...I was once a normal human...but circumstances began changing me into what I am today…"
Zygarde Complete Form: "Then I take it you still are adapting to having a form that is under your order instead of the one you never did fully control?"
Dark Prelate Mitchell: *nods* "To a degree, yes...it's still a bit strange, but I'm coping…"
Zygarde Complete Form: "Even if this form of yours was placed upon you without your control, I see that you will grow used to it fully and achieve your potential. Take it from one who has already done it."
Dark Prelate Mitchell: *nods* "Right...thanks…"
*Their conversation ends as the Zygarde dismisses the cells, reverting back to his normal or '50% Form'.*
Zygarde: *Opening the telepathy to everyone else* "I thank you all for being patient and willing to listen. From what I gathered from the others like me, this locale is suitable for our many ways of life. Thank you for bringing us here."
*And with that, Zygarde turned quiet as it waited for M3 to talk.*
M3: "...So, is everyone okay with having these new friends, acquaintances, or potential partners being here?"
*Everyone seemed to be alright with it*
M3: "Then...I guess everyone has to figure out the living arrangements with the new arrivals. Thankfully the Poké Balls you have can act as a sorta room for them."
Amaris: "But...what if the Pokémon don't want to go back IN their Poké Balls?"
M3: "Like I said, you'll have to figure it out with them. Either you convince them to go into them, they convince you they don't want to, or you compromise."
Amaris: "...Alright…"
Cait: *After listening to that* "But how are THEY going to tell us that? Your Zy-whatever can do whatever with that mind talk junk, but I don't expect all of these other ones to do the same."
IceBite: "Actually, any Psychic-type Pokémon is capable of Telepathy…last I heard, that is..."
Cait: "Well, from the creatures I have around me...I don't think any of them count as 'Psychic'..."
Cait's Lucario: *Telepathically says to Cait* "Then perhaps you need to stop assuming and think differently."
Cait: "...I take back what I said."
*From there the crowd dispersed with their Pokémon in tow, either walking or being carried inside a Poké Ball. M3 also left after he settled things with his own new companions.*
*The Studio Head then made his way to the Residential Area, making sure to be in front of a certain person's door before he started knocking on it.*
Lindsey: *answers the door* "Hmmm? Oh, hey."
M3: "Hey, I...came by to do the rounds telling everyone it's going to be dinnertime soon. You want anything specific for today?"
Lindsey: *shrugs* "Surprise me…"
M3: "Then I'll do that..." *Sighs after he just realizes that he forgot about a lot of new mouths to feed as well.* "...Of course, that may take longer than usual…"
Lindsey: "What do you mean by that?"
M3: "Remember the announcement I had earlier today, where I said the Studio was adding in Pokémon?"
Lindsey: "Ah, that...let me guess, the Pokémon are now a new factor in that?"
M3: "You'd be correct. But if you don't mind, take a guess at how many are there in the Studio right now...I'll tell you if you are close."
Lindsey: "Uhm… … …" *shrugs; sounds like she's guessing* "70 or so…"
M3: *Not expecting that.* "...You are guessing, right? Because that's actually the number...If I don't count the 'or so' part."
Lindsey: "Oh...heheheh…" *shrugs* "Just a lucky guess...then again, with all the Perks, my 'luck' tends to be luckier than most…"
M3: *Chuckles slightly* "I'm not doubting that. But that being said, I think I know two people luckier than you…"
Lindsey: "Really? Who?"
M3: "Kyle Sevon and GotM Connor. Those two are probably the luckiest people in this Studio…"
Lindsey: "Really...I'll have to investigate that…"
M3: *Attempts a bit of wordplay* "Then I wish you 'good luck' with that...I'll be getting back to making dinner for everyone."
Lindsey: "Alright...See you later…"
End Chapter 25.