The next morning, tragedy struck in the Mushroom Kingdom. Amongst the people in the Star Haven, Bowser invaded them. But the King Of Koopa's knew he couldn't just steal the Star Rod this time, let alone on his own. Proceeding to break into Star Haven again and steal the Star Rod, however, instead of wishing to be invisible this time around, he wished to summon Giratina via a wormhole. Giratina used Dragon Pulse, blowing the Star Spirits away. Unable to recover, Bowser successfully fled with the Renegade Pokemon.
Kooper and company were already heading to Star Summit prior to the invasion. They were too late. Ursel, knowing they all couldn't chase them, saddles Kooper and Kalvin into Noiwave. Perfect timing as Giratina opened a wormhole to another dimension. Ursel's faith and encouragement finally pushed her to take flight towards the wormhole before closing.
In this extra dimension, they were above a vast lagoon, a face of worry showered over Kooper and Noiwave's face. Their back where the story all began, the Napoleon Kingdom, and Lightning Lagoon. With the area fittingly having a thunderstorm, Kalvin jumps off Noiwave and dives into the Lagoon. Rain poured over Noiwave, and with a single lightning strike, sent her and Kooper crashing into the Lagoon below. The duo fainted and paralyzed. They failed to catch Giratina and Bowser.
After the storm passed, another Noivern found and rescued them from the Lagoon. She had a gray scarf, red glasses and a belt with similar physical traits to Noiwave, like separated ears with pointy tips and grown out hair in between. She was worried but also excited; it seemed like they recognized Noiwave. As she takes them into her care, she diagnoses the physical symptoms of the strike. Kooper's clouting was burnt and Noiwave's blown apart to pieces, and both had irregular heartbeats. The other Noivern was watching over and nursing them.
"Please wake up, kiddo. Looks similar to Kalvin. Are they related?" She rests her claws on Kooper's chest.
After a moment of silence, Kooper perked his eyes open, tingling and whimpering from the pain.
"It's okay, shhh. Everything will be alright little one."
"I feel like I'm going crazy. Why would a lightning strike give me all this pain? Any other Pokemon would just shake it off, or get paralyzed, and I'm not even a Pokemon! In my world, we would just briefly shrink!"
"You're not a Pokemon?" She tilts her head. "You know, there's someone I knew looks just like you. My niece over there is hurting as well. Hopefully, it's not long term."
Kooper then looks over to Noiwave. "Hold the phone, Noiwave… is your niece!?"
She nods. "My name is Nurrin. I've been raising Noiwave ever since she was a Noibat."
"I know lighting is super effective on her, but not to this extent!"
"H-hey. Noiwave will be okay. Let's get you something to eat."
With a warm, caring smile, she takes Kooper's hand and escorts him to her kitchen. The kitchen was a pretty one baron with only a small table, stools and a medieval oven.
Nurrin serves him a bowl of berries and apple slices. "Hope you enjoy it! Noivern and Noibat's adore our fruit, and I hope you as well."
In complete silence, Kooper stares at the bowl. He's been living with Pokemon for about a year now, and his diet has mostly comprised fruit because of limited food selection. But being limited and relying on fruit, Kooper was depriving vitamins, fats, and proteins. Kooper cried out loud.
"Aww, don't cry, kiddo. It's okay, shhh." Nurrin pats his back. "I'm sorry, honey, that's all I really have. Fortunately, there's a Pokemon Cafe in Napoleon! They got yummy treats. I'll take you there tomorrow morning with Noiwave. Can you try eating the fruit, please? Your little tummy needs something." She gives Kooper the baby doll eyes.
"O-okay, I-I'll try."
Nurrin gives Kooper a warm, tight hug. "Thank you, honey."
Nurrin sets Kooper on her lap. The young Koopa felt a sense of warmth as he ate the fruit. Nurrin cared for him like he was her nephew.
On the Flipside, Kalvin is sneaking around Napoleon.
Noibat and Noivern are the dominant species within Napoleon Kingdom, as they played a huge part in its history. Most houses are a collection of platforms, stairs, and huts that sit atop mountains or enormous trees. Other Pokemon live here, but there are mostly other Dragon or Flying types because of the kingdom being tricky to navigate and lacking Mystery Dungeons, meaning jobs/rescue missions are scarce.
Thankfully, Napoleon has a reputation for having a variety of industries. There's a stadium where Pokemon holds weekly tournaments for Poke coins and other rewards, sky races, and an art academy. But north of Napoleon lies the Napoleon Castle.
Thankfully, Napoleon has a reputation for having a variety of industries. There's a stadium where Pokemon holds weekly tournaments for Poke coins and other rewards, sky races, and an art academy. But north of Napoleon lies the Napoleon Castle. The castle, unfortunately, got abandoned once the rulers of Napoleon were running out of their kingdom and their children disowned, meaning no one could rule the Kingdom.
Shattered windows allowed Kalvin to break into the castle with ease. Napoleon's residents ransacked and vandalized the castle with the lack of security, and how inhabitable and dangerous it became. Kalvin could hear sounds of voices from the throne room. When peaking into the throne room, a unique-looking Noivern was present.
The Noivern's colors were a mix of the normal and shiny colors. They had a long ponytail and gold shackles.
"N-Nigel?" The Dry Bones jaw drops to the floor, blowing his cover.
"Hmm?" The Noivern turns around. "Kalvin!? I knew you'd come back!" The Noivern hugs Kalvin tightly. "How have you been? You look… different."
"You're one to talk, Nigel. You look like a hunky, chunky Noivern."
Nigel blushes. "Oh shush, boney brother. I've been waiting patiently for your return."
"Let's ditch this rusty, dusty, crusty, nasty old stinky Noivern castle."
Nigel chuckles before setting Kalvin down. "Auntie Nurrin will cherish your long awaited return."
"Don't forget about our deal, Mr. Napoleon."
A laugh awfully familiar to Kalvin creeps out of the shadows. It was the King Of Koopa's once more.
"Oh, my God. What dirty, diabolical tricks you have in store tonight, Bowser?"
"Well, I got some farewell presents for being such an outstanding soldier." An enormous grin comes across his face as he lifts a box up. "Cover his eyes, Nigel."
"WHAT!?" Kalvin holds his hands up.
"No need to freak out, Kalvin. I didn't know that was even possible." Nigel covers his eyes."
"Consider this a gift of life." Bowser takes out the Star Rod, bringing him back to life. This was enough to revert Kalvin into a Koopa Troopa. A bomb wick grew out of his smooth, black shell, and a deep scar on his snout.
"Here, throw this on. Be a good sport, Kalvin."
Bowser throws a Dry Bones skull, a steel baseball bat and a fingerless glove at Kalvin's face.
Kalvin ripped the lower jaw on the Dry Bones skull, using it as a helmet. Nigel gets into defense mode to protect a now vulnerable catatonic Koopa.
"What did you do to my brother?" Nigel glares.
No response from Bowser. Instead, he attempts to attack them and breathes blue fire across the throne room. Kalvin tackles Nigel at the last second and saves him..
"STRIKE! Next time, try hitting the fire ball. Guess you won't be needing this."
Bowser teases the Koopa with a family photo, staring a family of Koopa's.
"NO!" Kalvin begs. "THAT'S ALL I HAVE FROM MY PARENTS!"
Bowser drops the photo into the blue fire. In a state of desperation, Kalvin runs towards the fire but Nigel grabs him before he gets burnt to a crisp.
"Don't risk your life, Kalvin!" Nigel hands Kalvin both the bat and glove before mounting him on his back. "I swear on my life that you won't get away with this, Bowser!"
In a blink of an eye, Bowser was nowhere to be seen, only an audible laugh within the castle. Nigel and Kalvin escape safely. Kalvin was absolutely catatonic. Years of trauma and built emotions flashed before his eyes. These feelings would intensify as other Pokemon hurry to extinguish the castle fire.
"Kalvin, Kalvin, Kalvin! Deep breaths, slowly, collect every thought that's seeping into your head and breathe out."
"Excuse you!? I wouldn't be alive now if Bowser didn't trick you!" He points Nigel.
"And I deeply apologize, Kalvin. He only gave you the gift of life, only to take it away again, and Arceus forbid… maybe take your life forever."
The Koopa trembles as his throat tightens and Nigel attempts to calm him down.
"It's okay, Kalvin. You're not in danger. Your brother Nigel is here to protect you, okay? Your belly has been empty for years. I'll treat you to something."
"O-okay, doesn't mean I'll f-feel any better." Kalvin sniffles.
Nigel almost tears up seeing his best friend in such distress, but regains composure after realizing Kalvin is the one in genuine pain.
He escorts Kalvin to Pivot Town, Napoleon's Medieval town, a vibrant hub of activity, housing an array of people from political and spiritual leaders to traders, craftsmen, inn-keepers means it has everything a rescue team will need to aid with rescue missions. A Storage, Bank, Market, Link Shop and Daycare all placed next to each other as you walk into Pivot town. The Dojo was located just south of Pivot Town.
Other Pokemon look at Kalvin with confusion, thinking he was Kooper. In his short time in Napoleon, Kooper became reasonably well known with the community, trying to learn everything about the people living there. Kalvin hides his head into his shell as Nigel escorts him east of Pivot Town.
What lied there was the Pokemon Cafe, the same one Nurrin mentioned to Kooper. Napoleon's Pokemon cafe recently had a grand re-opening to include a brand new menu. Pokemon outside Napoleon came to bring their ingredients and chefs to make this renovation happen, and it paid off. From Lilligant Floral Tea, to Fluffy Eevee Pancakes, to Dugtrio Sandwich Trio's, it's become a hotspot among the Noibat and Noivern's fruitarian diet comprising berries and apples.
As Kalvin and Nigel stepped into the cafe, the warm smiles from the other Pokemon greeted them and Nigel took notice of Kalvin's intrigue to the food, his eyes lighting up and taking in the pleasant smell of the food. Nigel lifts Kalvin up to get a closer look at their menu. He points at the Cheesy Rowlet Pizza.
Menu description: A Rowlet-shaped pizza with gooey, stretchy cheese that's simply irresistible. Enjoy it while it's hot!
Nigel ordered two pizzas to go after hearing Kalvin's stomach growl loudly. Nigel also ordered a Miltank Mix a Lait for himself to go.
Menu description: We use Fresh Moomoo Milk in this mix au lait. The sweet and tart flavor of the berries really stands out.
"You're gonna love this, Kalvin. We have to walk home on foot. I can't hold everything, and your weight doesn't help."
"What did you say?" Kalvin clenches his fist.
"I'm just kidding! You're just a featherweight. These pizzas may be heavier than you."
Nigel laughs, looking outside and watching the sunset.
"It's getting dark. You can stay with me and Auntie Nurrin as long as you want. Consider our home… your home."
The Noivern seemed to calm down Kalvin quickly, and both brothers began the long walk back home. Speaking of said home, Nurrin was doing great with Kooper, embracing him in her wings and telling stories about when she was an explorer, all while they sat next to Noiwave, patiently waiting for her awakening.
"Hey Kooper, how did you meet Noiwave? I was flying by Lightning Lagoon after picking up some items and came across you two. Seeing Noiwave again after all these years was just…" Nurrin holds back tears. "I'm not trying to be dramatic. I try to keep it together."
Kooper wipes her tears. "Release those toxins. Don't want to get Badly Poisoned if you catch my drift." He nudges her.
"Thanks Kooper." With a warm smile, she let her tears rain down her face.
Suddenly, Noiwave wakes up, struggling to breathe. Nurrin slowly crawls to her side. It's been years since they last met and she could contain her tears no longer when Noiwave's eyes creep open. Even with her enormous ears, Noiwave struggles to hear her aunt's cries, but once she lays her eyes on her, there is a moment of silence.
"… A-Auntie?" Noiwave couldn't believe it was her beloved aunt.
"It's me, my dearest Noiwave. I'm blessed to have you again, alive and well." Nurrin opens her wings up. "Come here."
Noiwave burrows her face into Nurrin's fluffy neck mane. The Noivern aunt hugs her niece like her life depends on it. From a distance, Kooper gives them space in their time of reuniting.
"It's been hundreds of moons since we crossed paths. You never went more than a few months without visiting, let alone a year. What happened to Noiwave? Tell me dearie, please."
"How can I give a good enough exposition without my best friend backing me up?" Asked Noiwave.
"You mean that kid?" Nurrin points at Kooper.
"KOOPER!" Noiwave pulls him into her family hug. "It's like I died and everyone I ever loved joined me in the afterlife."
"You're very much alive, and I pray that will be in my life tomorrow, and the rest of my life, Noiwave."
Nurrin smiles as she hugs her and Kooper once more. Then, someone with a faint, familiar Noivern cry knocks on their door.
"I'll get it!" Kooper runs to open the door, being greeted by an oddly colored Noivern. "Umm… may I help you, sir?"
"What's with your quivering? I'm not gonna bite you. This is a civilized Noivern household." Says Nigel.
"N-Nigel… is that you!?"
Noiwave flaps her wings uncontrollably with pure excitement.
"Easy there, dearie. That's indeed your little brother Nigel."
Nigel knocks Kooper down by mistake and tackle hugs Noiwave. It took aback her by how big her brother got, lifting her off the ground like she was nothing.
"You looked so unrecognizable. You went from cute, twiggy Noivern, to beefy and robust!" Noiwave complemented.
"Thank you." He sets her down, examining her body. "What's this skin lesion on your talons? It looks severe."
"Me and Noiwave got struck by lightning earlier today, which resulted in these lightning burns."
Kooper's legs have slight branching redness traveling up his short legs from the effects of the lightning current.
"Getting paralyzed or out right fainting I get, but other side effects from lighting strikes causing these side effects makes me lost. For example, getting hit by a Pikachu Thunderbolt wouldn't be this damaging." Nigel stokes his lower jaw.
"I wouldn't go too deep. We're gonna get electrocuted again, whether that's by a Pokemon or Mario Kart items. The skies are the limit, and almost the death of me." Kooper reflects.
"Now that you say that, it really felt like a near death experience when my thigh socks got blown off. Now nature is taking everything sacred away from me!" Noiwave feels a cold breeze wash over legs.
"We can purchase new ones at Pivot Town tomorrow. Those old thigh socks were probably getting rancid." Nurrin laughs.
"Keep talking, auntie, keep talking." Noiwave crosses her wings and stares at her unamused.
Pausing for a moment, the four look towards the front door and see Kalvin peeking in. Although to Kooper, Nurrin and Noiwave, they didn't recognize it was him.
"Come, make yourself at home Kalvin." Nigel kneels down and opens his wings for Kalvin.
"THAT'S KALVIN!?" Kooper and Noiwave yell in complete disbelief.
"You guys know him?" Nigel tilts his head.
"That's not a reach, I mean… we're both Koopa Troopa's. You better make some answers now!"
This was no longer a time of reuniting, but now building tensions. Kooper and Noiwave were angry at being left for dead at Lightning Lagoon.
"Everyone, slow down and let's get both sides of our stories." The oldest Noivern walks towards and wraps her wing around Kalvin. "First, if that's you Kalvin, welcome back dearie. Please give us your story."
"N- but- I… NOOOOOO! I don't wanna think about it! Too much exposition!" He yelled..
"KALVIN! It doesn't matter when those thoughts are seeping into your head already! She's trying to help you and all you do is push her away!" Noiwave calls out.
"Noiwave, please give our brother some time." Said Nigel.
"Brother!? The hell you come from with that!? Kalvin's been nothing but rude towards me, but that's nothing compared to Kooper. He's rubbed his relationship in Kooper's face and has said some nasty things towards him before. He's two-faced and bad on the inside. Period. I'll distance myself even further from you and Auntie if you call him family!"
Noiwave had enough and barges out of the house and Kooper follows closely behind. It doesn't matter if these incidents with Kalvin were few. She wanted no one like him going in between her family, which intensified when Kalvin ran out of the house in tears and bumping into Noiwave. The family house had a set of stairs and a ramp that leads up to a gated bridge.
"I knew she would have another excuse to leave us." Nurrin borrows her face into Nigel's chest, bawling her eyes out.
Noiwave turns around to witness her aunt crying. Her noble and sweet brother gave her a deep glare as he comforted their aunt. Seeing the error in her ways, she flies high into the starry sky.
"NOIWAVE!" Kooper gives chase.
Knowing he couldn't keep up on foot, Kooper finally uses his fake Star Rod, that was gifted by Dialga, Palkia and the Star Spirits after the war in Celetris as a melee weapon and to store his inventory items/power-ups from his dimension and use them however he wished. This time he used a Cape Feather, granting him the ability to fly with a running start thanks to a yellow and red cape around his neck. The now Super Koopa chases after his dearest Noivern friend, her tears raining down her face.
"Noiwave! We can talk this out. Please don't push me away. I won't judge. I just want to understand."
"O-oh, K-Kooper…"
She screeches to a halt, feeling touched by his support, only to halt just as quickly when Kooper crashes into Noiwave. Both plummet to the cold dirt lying in the forest. She barks at Kooper to get off her and the Koopa looks down at her, twiddling his thumbs, looking all blush.
"Wipe that dumb look on your face. That's the last time you bump into my Noivern rump!"
"W-well, your the one who pumped the brakes." He pulls her off the ground.
"Thanks Kooper. Sorry you had to see that side of me. When I saw my auntie crying, I knew I blew it big style. I don't know how they met Kalvin, but I know we have to get him back, even if I hate him."
"But how did Kalvin get here? This makes little sense."
"Then get some sense in that knucklehead." Noiwave knocks on the Koopa's head like a door.
"Your mood sure changed fast." He rubs his head. "But, then I remember… What about that Warp Whistle? Remember that tornado in Celetris that I and Ursel get sucked into? The first place it teleported us to was my house!" He claps. "BAM! Kalvin was right in my house! After I collected some items in my backyard, Kalvin played the Warp Whistle."
"How did he play the instrument without lungs?"
And the both of them stare at each other for a good 10-25 minutes. They ignored that impossibility and began connecting the dots.
"Okay, so a year ago in Napoleon, I found a Warp Whistle in the forest around here. I played the whistle and summoned a tornado, causing damage around the area and getting sucked into it along with Ursel. It so happened to teleport us above my house in the Mushroom Kingdom. We crashed into the house and a vanilla looking Dry Bones was hanging around my house. As I was collecting items in my backyard, this Dry Bones played the Warp Whistle and we all got sucked into the tornado. We ended up in Celetris and he quickly plays the instrument again and leaves. Me, Ursel and eventually you settled into Celetris, Kalvin gave me an invitation from Princess Peach, talking about a party she was holding for me. When getting to the party, Kalvin was talking about how he got the Whistle, a tale of genies and cheat devices." Kooper catches his breath after all the insane exposition.
"You okay? Don't expect mouth to mouth." Say Noiwave. "If Kalvin never mentioned what dimensions he traveled to alone, and if my auntie and brother knew him… KALVIN HAS BEEN IN NAPOLEON THE WHOLE TIME!"
"Shut up, Noiwave!" Kooper covers her mouth. "People are sleeping, you know. How didn't we pick up on this sooner? But one thing I know is that Kalvin has history with your family, and there's a side of him they find so endearing. We must find Kalvin immediately! Not only for them but also for Ursel. He's closer to him than I ever could have." He looks down at the ground, kicking the dirt.``
"Hey Kooper, cheer up. You did everything a good friend could in your time with Ursel. Remember when you talked about how Pokemon is apparently the biggest multimedia franchise in the universe? Or following me around Napoleon? Though brief, I cherished it deeply."
"R-really?" Kooper looks up at Noiwave. "W-wow, thank you, Noiwave."
Noiwave holds out and curls one claw for a fist bump. "Let's finally go exploring."
"That's what I'm talking about, prime citizen!" Kooper gives her dap.
The two best friends happily fly off into the night sky in search of Kalvin. Noiwave may have cut her reunion with her family, but with the help of Kooper, she is gonna do everything in her power to make up for it.
To be continued.
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