SC has been repurposed. Instead of showing off random backstories for characters no one gives a damn about (myself included), SC will now show off interactions between Dex Holders of multiple generations. Something that is not possible (or closely observable) in any other story anymore. Each SC chapter has no requirements other than showing off interactions. No love, humor, blood, or violence required.

So let's start the repurposed SC slowly with this chapter that would give an idea as to what kinds of chapters will come up in this story.

Interview:

Pallet Town, Kanto…

Professor Oak stared at the questions written on the sheet of paper in front of him. No, it wasn't for him. Rather, he had come up with those questions to ask the Dex Holders. Ever since the reunion of every Dex Holder, the professor had wondered if there were any intergenerational cooperation or friendships beyond Kanto/Johto. To test the bond between all the Dex Holders, he came up with a handful of questions that he was going to ask every Dex Holder. He had called everyone for a mandatory gathering, so all that was left was to interview every Dex Holder, one by one.

Red was up first. Upon opening the door, he immediately stuffed his hands in his pockets and watched his every step. The last time he was in this particular section of the lab, he ended up accidentally releasing every Pokémon that were lined up for research. Though that incident was over a decade ago, he still wasn't allowed in that room. But here he was now. Who knows what would happen if he caused another mishap. He might be banned from entering the lab entirely.

"Hi, professor," he said as he carefully took a seat in front of the professor.

"Hello, Red," the professor said. "I called you over here so I could ask you a few questions."

"About what?"

"The other Dex Holders. All 19 Dex Holders are in this building, and you've all known each other for about a year now. So I'm sure you have some thoughts about your newfound juniors."

Red nodded. "Yeah. But I feel that it's harder to bond with some of them than the others."

"Of course. Hence I'm going to ask you a few questions. Now keep in mind that the answer has to be a Dex Holder from another region." The professor cleared his throat and read out the first question. "Which Dex Holder do you feel the most comfortable around?"

Red thought for a few seconds as he recalled spending time with everyone else. "I'd have to say… Platinum."

"Why?"

"She's just so polite and eager. She never does anything that could bother me in the slightest. There are others who show much more eagerness, but their over-eagerness can be a bit of a burden. Like Sapphire and Black. They're a bit too eager. Platinum's not like them."

The professor nodded and moved on to the next question. "Which Dex Holder do you want to get closer to? That said, I'm talking about a Dex Holder who you're not too familiar with."

"I'd say X. He's a junior tournament winner. I just feel that we could be much better friends than we are now. If that kid ever talks to anyone. Or maybe Faitsu. She seems to avoid me at every possible opportunity. So I think it's important to get her to change her views."

The professor nodded. "Now, last question. Is there a notable event that happened with a junior Dex Holder that comes to mind immediately?"

"There was a time when I had to pick one person I could train with, and… Gold, Sapphire, Black, Platinum, and Y all wanted me to pick them, and they started to compete for the chance. It got quite hectic, and I'm afraid that it may happen again soon."

"But everyone knows that Platinum is your favorite junior."

"And that's why everyone ganged up on her."

The professor slowly nodded. "As champion, your juniors naturally look up to you to train them. And because of that, the competition is quite strong. It's up to you to manage your juniors and prevent the competition from heating up too much."

"It's much harder than it looks."

"Understandable. Okay Red, thanks for answering. Now it's Green's turn. So on your way out, bring him in here, please."

…

"Grandfather, do you have questions for me?" Green asked as he sat down in front of his grandfather.

"It's just a little survey, so to speak, about the Dex Holders from the other regions. You've known them for a little over a year now. So is there a Dex Holder you feel comfortable around?"

"Other than Crystal? Platinum. She's well mannered, polite, and is also a research assistant. Sapphire is also a research assistant, but she's more of a field research data gatherer and she's also quite loud."

"I see. Is there a particular Dex Holder who you'd like to get to know better?"

Green thought for a very short while. "I don't think so."

"I thought as much. Any notable events that you remember?"

Green shook his head. Again, this response was expected, since Green usually spent all day working at the lab, and not spending time with the juniors.

A few seconds after Green left, Blue entered for her interview.

"Hello, professor," she said as she sat down on the chair. Her expression was cheerful, yet… tired. Or maybe even strained. The professor didn't know what to think of that.

"So Blue, what do you think of the junior Dex Holders?"

"They're good kids," Blue said without much thought.

"Is there one who you feel the most comfortable around?"

"Other than Silver? … Not really," Blue said with a sigh. "… Maybe Platinum, but only because she's always polite."

"Is there a reason why you don't feel comfortable around anyone?" the professor asked.

"I don't want to talk about it."

"Okay then… Is there a Dex Holder who you'd like to get closer to?"

Blue smirked. "Green would be my answer… But for the juniors… I don't know. Maybe Platinum, because her past is the exact opposite of mine. Or maybe just anyone who wants to be closer to me." She let out a long sigh. "I'm so sorry, professor, but I don't want to answer any more questions… I'll go get Yellow over here."

…

"Hello, professor," Yellow said with a bright smile as she sat on the chair.

"Hello. I just wanted to ask you a few questions. Is there a Dex Holder from another region who you feel the most comfortable around?"

Yellow thought for a little bit before she smiled brightly once more. "I like everyone! They're all so nice in their own ways. Gold is funny, Silver is surprisingly nice and caring, Crystal is so nice of course. Ruby and Sapphire are so cute together, Emerald is cute too. Diamond and Pearl's comedy acts are funny, Platinum is so polite and kind. Black and White are cute together too. Rakutsu has interesting stories to tell, Faitsu is really nice too. X is like Red, and Y is so much like Sapphire, it's amazing!"

"Is there anyone you'd like to get to know better?"

"Definitely Faitsu," Yellow answered. "She's really nice and all, but I think she still has doubts about being a Dex Holder. I probably need to show her that our Pokémon are happy to be with us. If anyone can prove to her that our Pokémon are happy, it's me."

"Yes. Use your powers. I'm sure with your help, she'll be more willing to participate with the other Dex Holders. Now, is there a notable event you've had with the others that you remember?"

"It was really nice when we helped Blue quit smoking last year," Yellow answered. "We had so many Dex Holders helping out, it felt like we were one big family."

The professor slowly nodded. "I think we need that family concept brought back in to Blue. Go talk to her please. And bring Gold in here."

…

"Hey professor," Gold said as he sat down. "I hear we got a survey going."

"Yes, we do. So, is there a junior Dex Holder you feel the most comfortable around?" the professor asked. "So far, Platinum seems to be the number one choice."

"Nah. She's cute and nice and all, but no. Wildchild Girl is my choice, actually. For Super Formal Gal, I have to be super careful around her. If I say something wrong, I might upset her and she'll never let it go. And if I offend her in any way, she might even cry. For Wildchild Girl, no problem. I yell at her, she yells at me, we fight, we compete, and at the end of the day, there's no harm done. Emotionally, at least. And we actually do a lot of training by battling each other. It's not something I can do comfortably around Super Formal Gal. And for Odd Boy… there's always the risk of Super Serious Gal coming in to ruin our fun. Not exactly comfortable. Again, for Wildchild Girl, there are absolutely no worries."

"Understandable. So, is there a Dex Holder you'd like to get closer to?"

"I think Dream Boy," Gold said. "If he's… taught right, he can become useful. Odd Boy certainly thinks so. Dream Boy has potential."

"Any notable events?"

Gold started to laugh. "Oh, yes. There are a few notable incidents. Like when Odd Boy and I pulled off an amazing trick on Bossy Gal…"

"Not those kinds."

"Oh. In that case… none comes to mind."

"Okay. Go get Silver now."

…

Silver silently sat on the chair, and simply waited for Professor Oak to say something. The professor waited to see if the Dex Holder had anything to say, so for a little while, there was nothing but silence. The professor eventually asked first.

"So Silver, other than Blue, which Dex Holder do you feel the most comfortable around? And why?"

Silver blinked. "Diamond," he answered. "We watch the same television show."

"… Okay. Then… which Dex Holder would you like to get closer to?"

"None comes to mind."

"Any notable events?"

"No."

"… Right. Get Crystal here, please."

…

"Hello, professor," Crystal said with a bright smile. "So it's my turn now?"

Professor Oak smiled back. "Yes it is."

"I assume Silver didn't have much to say," the girl said. "He's still not too talkative."

"You can't really change a person's personality too easily. Now then, of the Dex Holders from other regions, who makes you feel the most comfortable when you're around them?"

"Oh, definitely Platinum," Crystal said. "She's so smart and enthusiastic in learning. And she's so polite and kind too."

"That seems to be what most people are saying," the professor said. "Okay, is there a Dex Holder who you'd like to get to know better?"

"Hmm… I'd say White. She's so young, yet she practically owns two companies. That's a lot of pressure on her, and I admire how she's able to manage all that."

"Do you have any notable events with the other Dex Holders that come to mind?"

Crystal let out a short sigh. "Sadly, no. I usually spend so much time working and volunteering, I rarely have time to be with the junior Dex Holders all that much."

"I told you that you should take vacations a lot more. Don't work yourself too hard."

"Yes. I think I will start taking breaks from time to time. No guarantees, though. I'll go get Ruby now."

…

"Hello," Ruby said as he took his seat. "I'm ready for my survey. Everyone else is getting ready for their turn too."

"Good. Alright, Ruby. Out of the Dex Holders from the other regions, which one makes you feel the most comfortable?"

"White," Ruby answered. "Obviously. She's like my disciple! She wants to learn the art of beauty! And that Pokémon Musical she created? It's basically a Pokémon Contest. It makes sense that we'd connect easily."

"Right."

"Please don't tell Sapphire about that," Ruby said. "There's a chance that she might get a little jealous."

"Don't worry," the professor assured him. "This is confidential. So, is there a Dex Holder who you'd like to get closer to?"

"Another easy choice," Ruby said. "Platinum, of course. She's the only other Dex Holder with any Contest experience. There is potential in that one. If she spends more time with me and White, we can make her into a super Contest star!"

"You sure are devoted to Contests," the professor said. "Is there a notable event you've experienced with the others?"

"There's one. White and I were going on a Contest practice trip to one of the islands in southern Hoenn. But Sapphire and Black tagged along, so the four of us had to spend a week together in that island. It was fun, but we didn't practice as much as we had hoped thanks to those two battle maniacs."

The professor chuckled. "As long as you're spending time with the others, I think that's great. Especially if you're spending time with your juniors."

"I suppose so. Okay, I'll go get Sapphire now." Ruby stood up and headed towards the door but stopped just before opening it. "Could you… tell me what Sapphire says for her turn?"

The professor shook his head. "Sorry. But this is confidential."

"Rats."

…

Sapphire sat on the chair and briefly took a look around. Things were quite different when compared to her dad's lab. For starters, there were much more equipment and books strewn around.

"Sapphire, what do you think of the Dex Holders from the other regions?" the professor asked.

"They're all really great!" the girl said with a smile. "… Maybe except for a few."

"Who would you say makes you feel the most comfortable? Red?"

Sapphire put a hand on her chin as she thought. "Hmm… I wouldn't say Red. I mean, he's amazing and all, but… everyone else seems to think that too. Whenever we have our team hangout, Gold and I compete so hard for everything. Black's trying to join in too, and Platinum and Y are vying for his attention too. So… it's not exactly comfortable. So I would say… Black. If Red's not around and it's just me and Black, he's quite fun to be around. He wants to climb the ladder, basically. He wants to beat Red one day, and to do that, he needs to beat Platinum, me, and Gold. So we train together, and he's so enthusiastic. It's really fun." Sapphire suddenly narrowed her eyes. "Who did Ruby pick for this question?"

"Sorry Sapphire, but this is confidential," the professor said. "Next question. Who would you like to get closer to?"

"I think Y," Sapphire said. "She's like me! She's another girl who's not… girly! … Or at least not as much as the others. And she's a Sky Trainer? That's so cool." Once again, she narrowed her eyes a little. "Can you tell me who Ruby picked this time?"

"Once again, this is confidential," the professor said. "If you really must know, then you should ask Ruby. Okay. Final question. Is there any interesting or notable event that happened with your juniors?"

"There was a time when Ruby and I were supposed to go on a trip to an island in southern Hoenn," Sapphire started. "But then Black and White tagged along, and… well… there goes our date."

"Really?" the professor asked. "Ruby said that it was supposed to be him and White, and you and Black tagged along."

"What?!" Sapphire yelled as she jumped to her feet. "That idiot!"

'… Oops…' The professor rubbed the back of his neck, having realized that he accidentally revealed a piece of confidential information.

"Why that little…" Sapphire growled out. She soon stormed out of the room, leaving the professor by himself for a little while.

…

Emerald quietly entered the room and sat on the chair. "I don't know what you said, but that wild girl is quite angry."

The professor nodded. "Yes. My mistake. But I'm sure she won't kill Ruby." He cleared his throat and focused on Emerald. "Now, it's your turn at this survey. Which Dex Holder makes you feel the most comfortable to be around? Other than Crystal."

Emerald grinned. "Gold, of course. When I'm with Gold and we pull off a prank or a trick on someone, Crystal blames him. Mostly." He suddenly looked a little serious. "… Don't tell Crystal."

"Don't worry. This is all confidential," the professor assured him.

Emerald didn't look convinced. "Well… I'm sure you said the same for Ruby and Sapphire."

"This time, it will be different." Emerald still didn't look convinced, so the professor moved on. "So… is there a Dex Holder who you'd like to get closer to?" Emerald shook his head. "Okay… any notable events? That does not involve you and Gold pulling a prank on anyone?"

"If you remove pranks, there really aren't a lot of options," Emerald said. "I mean, it's not like I hang around a lot with anyone outside of Gold, Crystal, Ruby, and Sapphire. Now then, I'll just go and hope that Sapphire's done mauling Ruby."

…

Diamond was up next. The Sinnoh Dex Holder munched on some cookies as he sat down on the chair. He swallowed everything before greeting the professor. "Hello."

"Hello," the professor said, noting the cookie crumbs falling onto the floor. "You've been with the senior and junior Dex Holders for a while now, so tell me. Which Dex Holder makes you feel the most comfortable?"

"Uh… I don't know. I never really put that much thought into it. I don't really feel uncomfortable around anyone."

"Then is there a Dex Holder who you want to get closer to?"

"Silver, I think," Diamond said as he ate another cookie. "He's the only other Dex Holder who likes the same shows as I do!"

"And is there a notable event with the others that you remember?"

"Not really. I mostly just spend time with the Lady or Pearl, so there aren't many chances."

"And I'm sure you'll work on changing that."

…

"Alright professor, it's my turn now," Pearl said as he quickly sat on the chair. "Let's do this."

The professor nodded. He was getting tired too, so speed was fine with him. "Which Dex Holder makes you feel the most comfortable?"

"I'm indifferent to everyone," Pearl answered immediately.

"Anyone who you'd like to get closer to?"

"Nope."

"Any notable events?"

"Nope." Pearl stood up. "Well, now it's Miss Lady's turn! I'm going to do some comedy routine practices with Dia!"

…

"Hello, professor," Platinum said politely with a bow as she entered the room. She closed the door behind her and waited for the professor to tell her to sit.

The professor quickly realized why she was still standing. "Hello. Please have a seat."

"Thank you." The heiress sat down on the chair and straightened out her skirt. She calmly waited for the professor to continue.

"I would just like to ask you a couple of questions regarding the other Dex Holders."

"I shall try my best to answer."

"Which Dex Holder do you feel the most comfortable with?" the professor asked. "And this has to be from another region."

Platinum thought for a short while. "I would have to say that it is White. She is very kind and respectful, and her stories and experiences are quite interesting. She shows much respect for me, and it is a pleasure to be around her."

"I thought you'd pick Red," the professor said. "I thought you two were very close."

Platinum nodded. "Yes. Senior Red does take care of me the most. I feel really close to him, like a sibling. But at the same time, he is so much greater than me. I must show him absolute respect, and I feel nervous around him. I do not wish to make any mistakes around him and I fear that I may do something by accident to upset him. And because of that, I do not feel nearly as comfortable around him, as I do with White. I feel the same with the other seniors as well. I do not wish to disappoint them, and sometimes, it can be straining."

"Interesting… Okay. If there was a Dex Holder who you'd like to get closer to, who would it be?"

"Senior Sapphire would be my answer," Platinum said. "We… started off on the wrong foot, and for a while, there were mutual dislikes between us. Though senior Red helped ease the animosity, we still do not get along that well. And it was my fault that this animosity started. I would definitely prefer to get closer to her."

"Hmm… understandable. I'm sure she'd feel the same way if you talk to her. Now, last question. Are there any notable events that you remember?"

"There are several," Platinum answered. "White and Y are often over in Sinnoh, and together, we traveled to many places. And at other times, senior Red calls for a meeting and with the others in our team, we travel to various places as well. There are too many events to pick one right now."

"That's good," the professor said. "You're getting along with most of the other Dex Holders really well. I hope you do the same for your juniors. Now go get Black, please."

"Yes, professor." She then rose to her feet and gave the professor a polite bow before leaving the room.

…

Black soon came in and took a seat. After a brief greeting, the professor asked the first question.

"What Dex Holder do you feel the most comfortable around?"

"I think Sapphire," the boy answered. "We train together frequently, and I think we've bonded quite a lot too. With her, I can bring everything I have into the battle and not worry about anything. And it's not like I have to be careful too. She doesn't get offended."

"Yes. I suppose it may be difficult for you to bond with Platinum. So, is there a Dex Holder who you'd like to get closer to?"

"For now, I think Gold," Black answered. "Once I train with Sapphire enough, I can train with Gold too. And one day, I'll be able to face Red."

"Why did you skip Platinum?" the professor asked. "She's stronger than you. Shouldn't you aim to train with her first?"

"She's not that interested in training," Black answered. "Especially with me, since she receives training from Red every time they're together. And in other times, she trains with Miss President and Y."

"I see. Is there a notable event that you remember with the other Dex Holders?"

"Just a lot of training with Sapphire."

"Hmm… I think you should start training with your juniors as well," the professor said. "Helping them becoming stronger is a responsibility as a senior. And together, you can become even stronger. Now go get White here, please."

…

"Hello, professor," White said with a bright smile as she sat down on the chair. "I'm ready for the questions!"

"Very good," the professor said with a smile. "Now, who makes you feel most comfortable to be around?"

"Definitely Ruby," White said. "He shows so much care and attention for me. Lady Platinum does too, but I'm a little more at ease with Ruby."

"Who do you want to get closer to?"

"I thought about it a lot, and I have to say… Blue," White answered. "I mean, I heard about everything she went through, and I can see it in her eyes too. She's been through so much for so long, and still, she keeps her smile on most of the time. I have so much respect for her. Lately, she looks like she's struggling to keep her smile, but she's still trying. I'm not sure if I can help, but I want to help her out."

The professor nodded with a rather grim expression. "Yes… that's very important. Right now, I think every Dex Holder needs to talk to her and remind her that you are all a family. Last question. Are there any notable events that you remember with the other Dex Holders?"

White nodded. "Yes. Lady Platinum and I once went to Kalos to visit Y. We had a very nice tour of Kalos, and we spent so much time together. It was so much fun, and it was how we actually started hanging out together. That one trip started it all and it was amazing."

"It's very nice to hear that you are getting along so well with your senior and your junior. I hope that one day, you'll get along that well with the other Dex Holders. Now, I think it's time for the other Unova Dex Holders. Notify them, please."

"Sure thing, professor."

…

Rakutsu stepped inside first. His eyes did a quick scan of the area before sitting down.

"So, how do you like your seniors?" Professor Oak asked.

"They're all quite interesting," Rakutsu answered. "Some have interesting backgrounds, some have interesting personalities, and some have interesting occupations."

"Which one makes you feel the most comfortable?"

"No one in particular."

"Is there someone who you want to get to know better?"

"Not exactly. For now, I'm fine with how things are."

"Any notable events?" the professor asked, even though he didn't expect an answer.

"One comes to mind," Rakutsu answered. "I once asked Blue about her past experiences. She didn't like it, but I may be able to get her a job within the International Police."

"I'm sure she'll like the idea," the professor said. "Right now, the important thing is for the other Dex Holders to just talk to her. Speaking of which, I hear your friend needs to talk to the others some more. Bring her in here, please."

…

Faitsu slowly entered the room and took her time in shutting the door. She didn't look too happy, though she didn't look upset. It was likely that she was still a little bit stuck between her loyalties.

"Hello," the professor said warmly. "Please have a seat."

Faitsu sat down on the chair and kept her eyes on the table. "… Hello."

"I understand that you still have some difficulty in talking with the Dex Holders," said the professor. "Now, I'm sure many people have tried to talk to you. Do anyone make you feel comfortable?"

"I think White," the girl answered. "She's not opposed to Team Plasma, and is willing to discuss with me on the differences between Team Plasma's ideals and everyone else's."

"Is there anyone who you'd like to know better?"

"Yellow," Faitsu answered. "… She can understand Pokémon. Like… him. Maybe… she can help me. What do Pokémon really want? Am I doing the right thing for them? … She's the only one who can answer these questions."

"Are there any notable events that happened with the others that you remember?"

"White once took me to the Ferris wheel," Faitsu said slowly. "And… told me what he did. I'm… not sure what to make of it."

"Talk to the other Dex Holders," the professor said. "Start with White, Yellow, or Crystal. Then try talking with Platinum, Diamond, and Red. Just listen to what they tell you, and heed their advice. I'm sure you'll know what to do."

Faitsu nodded and slowly left the room. Professor Oak let out a short sigh of relief before moving towards the final two Dex Holders.

…

X slowly sat down on the chair and looked at the professor. "Hello."

"How are you liking the other Dex Holders so far?"

"I'm surprised to know how popular some of them are, and yet don't have pesky paparazzi following."

"I'm not sure why you experienced what you did," the professor said. "The Dex Holders are so popular, yet there are never any paparazzi tailing them everywhere. Maybe you should stay in Kanto for a while. No paparazzi will follow you. In fact, none of them will know you."

X slowly nodded. "I'll consider that."

"So then. Is there a senior Dex Holder who makes you feel comfortable?"

"Not really," X answered. "I haven't spent too much time with them."

"Then is there someone who you'd like to get closer to?"

"Not really. Not yet, at least. I'll know more once I start talking to the others."

"Any notable events?"

"Nothing good. White once tried to take me to Pokéstar Studios, and… it did not end well." X rose to his feet. "I'm sure Y would have much more interesting stuff to say. I'll go get her."

…

"Hello professor," Y said as she sat down on the chair. "It's finally my turn, huh?"

"Yes it is," Professor Oak said. "19 Dex Holders. It sure takes a lot of time asking everyone questions. So Y, how are you liking the other Dex Holders?"

"They're all so great," the girl said with a smile. "I'm having a lot of fun being with them."

"Splendid. So, who makes you feel the most comfortable?"

"I have to say it's Miss Platinum," Y said. "I know I have to watch my behavior and whatnot, but being with her is so pleasant."

"Who do you want to get closer to?"

"Oh, definitely Sapphire. She's so… like me. I think we can get along really well."

"Is there a notable event with the others that you remember?"

"There's one, that was quite an interesting ordeal," Y started. "White wanted a possible movie inspiration, and I wanted to see what it was like in the house of a super rich family. So… we pretended to be maids at the Berlitz Mansion without Miss Platinum knowing. It was a very interesting experience. At least until Miss Platinum found us. We then went ice skating and… we don't know how to skate. Miss Platinum does, but we don't. But it was still fun."

"It sounds like Platinum really likes you two," the professor said. "That's very good. It means that you've really bonded with two of your seniors. I hope you continue and bond with more and more of your seniors. Intergenerational friendship is always important." The professor took a glance at all the notes he had written so far and let out a sigh of relief. "And that is everyone. Thank you for your responses."

"No problem, professor," Y said as she rose to her feet. "Now I'm going to see if Miss Platinum wants to do something fun with us today."

Once Y left, Professor Oak stood up and stretched. Interviewing all 19 Dex Holders was certainly tiring. But at least he didn't have to do it anymore. Now that he had notes on everyone's responses, he just had to release the information to the most responsible Dex Holder, who will then work on strengthening the intergenerational friendships. And that Dex Holder was Crystal. She would know what to do with this information. And from then on, it would be up to the individual Dex Holders to build up and strengthen friendship.

19 Dex Holders, 3 questions each, and even without a lot of actual stuff, it's still freaking long. I know this chapter is very repetitive. And it's supposed to be. This chapter wasn't exactly planned out, but it's the chapter with the most purpose out of the rest of SC. The purpose? Literally list out some of the Dex Holder interaction possibilities (full relationship list coming soon on Tumblr), and list out future SC chapters. "Notable events" indeed.

Next up: we will see. Of all the "notable events" mentioned above, which would you want to see next?