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Pokémon Universe
e-chan's Journey – Episode 7
"Orientation Day – Which Path Will You Take?"
By eshonen
In the middle of a battle field stands Team Sunheart; the crowd is going wild all around them, cheering their team name. They had just done the impossible: a rookie team of six had just defeated their last opponent team in the Universal Pokémon League, thus becoming the newest Universal Champion team. As they wave to the audience cheering them on it suddenly begins raining, first lightly, then harder, and then…a full deluge of water descends and engulfs them! Gasping for breath, their collective dream ends as all six of them awaken to find themselves gasping for air while their faces were being drenched by a Water Pledge attack.
Batou: That's enough, Prince, they're awake now.
Prince: *ends his Water Pledge attack*
e-chan: *gasps for air rapidly before looking around to see that they were all still on the rooftop* what…what happened? O_O
Rize: -.- *looks like a wet mop* …
Claymore: What happened was that you six actually overpowered a Universal Champion team.
e-chan: Wait, you mean that we won!? OwO
Prince: Nope! ^3^
Rukia: Oh…so we lost after all…
Evie: It makes sense; they we're more experienced and all…
Batou: The power you six were putting out was so overwhelming that even Daria herself actually stepped in to help her team, using Dark Void on all of you; you've been out ever since.
Rize: Ever since? *looks around to see that the surroundings were still the same* how long were we out?
Batou: All night; it's morning now. Because the leaf canopy is so thick above us it really blocks out sun and moonlight; this keeps the area at a constant, comfortable temperature year round but makes it impossible to tell what time it is without a clock of some kind.
Quirk: We were out here all night? Why didn't anybody wake us up?
Prince: Hello, that's what we've been doing! ALL. NIGHT. LONG! o
Claymore: We tried everything we could think of but we just couldn't wake you guys up until now; Daria's Dark Void was a lot stronger than we thought… .
Batou: It wasn't just Daria's Dark Void; e-chan, your body generated an unreal amount of energy. It's true that the more power you fuel your team with the stronger your attacks will be… but that much energy will put a heavy strain on not only your body but your team mates' bodies as well.
e-chan: But why did you all stay instead of Mrs. Kazuki?
Batou: ...I insisted that we watch over you. Your battle last night, it got me really excited; I came to apply for Mrs. Kazuki's class in the hope of finding somebody strong that I could go toe-to-toe with me throughout our time here; somebody who could push me to be the very best and I could, in turn, do the same for them…and I seem to have found that in you, e-chan.
e-chan: :) *smiles* I'm only as good as my team mates; the only reason we did so well was because of how well we all worked together and trusted one another.
Batou: :) *smiles* Nice to see that you realized that and didn't let this accomplishment go to your head. I'm Batou Koco, this is Prince and this is Claymore. I look forward to working with you AND your amazing team. ^^
e-chan: :) *smiles back, gets up then helps his team mates up* so…when do classes start?
Batou: Actually, you all woke up just on time. Orientation for new students starts in just a few minutes in the class room on the second floor.
e-chan: Great, let's go; wouldn't be good to show up late on the first day. ^^
*The group leaves the rooftop and goes down to the second level where the class room was. Upon entering the very spacious class room, they see that the teams of Angel, Rocko, Lucca and Sugar were there in their seats. Lucca and Riley wave and call them over to show that she saved them all a row of desks so that they all could be in close proximity to each other.*
Batou: So Mrs. Kazuki let you two in the class too?
Lucca: Yup.
Riley: When we explained that we just ducked into the stairwell to get out of the way of fleeing students and the energy going everywhere, Mrs. Kazuki decided to make us students as well since it wasn't our intention to leave like the others.
e-chan: *chuckles nervously* sorry about that ^^;
Rocko: You six certainly know how to make a first impression, that's for sure. ^^
Rize: What do you mean by that? :?
Annie: That battle of yours last night has already become the talk of the entire Pokémon Academy.
Angel: Yeah, all those who saw it wasted no time in spreading the story of what they saw to everybody that would listen.
Pied and Piper: Your team has already made it into the Top 100 Academy Rankings *holds up a tablet, showing that Team Sunheart was currently ranked as the 99th top team in their assigned area.*
Rukia: Oh man, this is SO awesome; we're already famous! ^o^
Riley: Easy, Rukia; you can just as easily lose that rank at this point depending on how well you do in you next handful of battles, games and performances. You should know that this also puts a gigantic target on your backs right now as well. There are easily more than 200 teams in this area below your current rank right now; for a brand-new team that just started out two days ago and was at the VERY bottom of that list to suddenly shoot up to #99 after one battle that they didn't win, you better believe that all of those teams are going to be coming for you now in the hopes of beating you and getting some huge points before you can get any better.
Evie: O_O;;
Rukia: …I…didn't know that… ^^;
e-chan: We'll deal with that when it happens then; for now let's just concentrate on becoming tighter as a team ^^
Raine: Right ^o^
*Off in the corner, Sugar watches e-chan and the others talk to their new classmates.*
Kyle: Wow, boss; looks like you were right about this guy the first time. He is strong; stronger than he should be right now.
Juan: And he seems to have some sort of experience, too. He knew battle and team work fundamentals, his energy output was in a world of its own, he obviously knew some trainer abilities and he even had a Z-Crystal and could pull off a Z-Move. There are SO many things that I want to ask him… ^w^
Sugar: *glares bloody daggers at Juan*
Juan: OoO;; Or not… OnO;;
Sugar: We're going to do more energy training after orientation is over. I'm going crush that dragon lady the next time we meet on the battlefield.
K-Rock: Next time it's all you, boss~ :D
Kyle: More energy training? Boss, I think that we've done everything in that area to maximize our energy output. If anything, we need to come up with some new strategies, expand our team roster or even-
Sugar: When I want the advice of a minor character I'll ask for it. No, we stay the course and continue doing what's always worked before and that is increasing our energy capacity! ~
Kyle: *sighs* yes, boss…
*The classroom door opens and in enters the teacher of the class, Dena Kazuki.*
Dena: Good morning, everyone~ I'm glad to see that you're all here and all rested up from a very busy night. I bet you're all eager to know how my class is going to work, huh? Well, rest assured that while I won't ask anything impossible from any of you I am going to do my best to push you all to your limits and beyond. ^w^ Now, I believe that not only is it important to have knowledge, it is important that you know how to use it. So your time with me will be 10% lectures and traditional school stuff but 90% hands-on experience! w I'm going to teach you everything you need to know about going on a journey and competing in the Pokémon Leagues and then I'll have you all put it into action!
Lucca: … *raises her hand*
Dena: Oh, Lucca; do you have a question?
Lucca: There was something that you kept saying yesterday that's been on my mind for a while now.
Dena: And what is that?
Lucca: You kept saying that anybody who left before your test was over couldn't come back until certain conditions were met. What are those conditions and how can they meet them when they have to leave because they couldn't get a teacher?
Dena: Leave? Why would they-? Oh, I see that that rumor is still going around… ^w^
e-chan: Rumor? 8
Dena: About five years ago, the higher-ups noticed that many students just weren't serious enough about being in the Pokémon Leagues and didn't take their lessons seriously enough, thus wasting both their time and that of their teachers', and wasting both space and resources that could be used on students who were serious about learning. So a new rule was made: unless a student had a teacher, they wouldn't get free lodging. When this inconvenience went into effect many students automatically thought that since they didn't have a place to stay for free that they had to go home. What they never realized is that nowhere in the rules does it say that they have to do so and neither are the Poké Bands or any of the money they have for this place taken away from them.
Batou: So you're saying that we don't have to go home if we find ourselves without a teacher?
Dena: Correct! There are two methods of education here at the Pokémon Academy. The first method is to find a teacher to teach you everything you need to know. The second way…is just to start your journey as you are now.
Rize: You mean just try to qualify for the Pokémon Leagues knowing nothing at all?
Dena: Yes, exactly. In the ancient past, before humans and Pokémon became close like we are now, this was THE way that humans and Pokémon learned how to work together. They just went on journeys with one another, learning about each other and life along the way, learning from their successes, losses, mistakes and experiences, taking everything they learned to better themselves. The Pokémon Academy has just as many Gyms, Arenas and Stadiums of its own just like any other planet in the universe, as well as our own League. Many of the great teams in the Pokémon Leagues actually started their journey here at the academy just travelling around and living like the Pokémon trainers of old. You all are free to go down this route as well anytime you choose but I do hope that you stay and allow me to teach you everything I know. ^w^
Sugar: Oh, I'm definitely not going anywhere…not until I pay you back for that humiliation last night, anyway.
Dena: Great, really great. Oh, and before I forget, I actually have an assistant that'll be helping me for this year. This is her first year helping me out here so please treat her well.
*Into the room walks the Gothitelle woman from last night, Ms. Sugar.*
Ms. Sugar: Greetings class, I am Ms. Sugar; I hope to work closely with all of you ^w^
K-Rock: *sees Ms. Sugar and begins drooling as hearts appear in his eyes* …beautiful…hot…gorgeous… O/w/O
Sugar: What the-!? What are you doing here, old lady? O_O
Ms. Sugar: *facial expression changes to annoyed* -_-# I'm here, for the most part, to keep a closer eye on you, little girl, as well as hold up my end of a promise.
Sugar: *immediately goes red in the face as she puffs out her cheeks in anger* /3/# …what promise?
Ms. Sugar: I'm sure you realized this yesterday, but every teacher here has blacklisted you from becoming their student due to all of the trouble you've caused and continue to cause every year you've been here. They were going to just expel you outright so I had to beg and plead for them to reconsider and let you stay here. The only one who was willing to give you a chance was Mrs. Kazuki; as a sign of thankfulness I personally requested to become a teacher's aide for her and even watch over you personally.
Sugar: *groans* great, just what I wanted: seeing you in class every weekday…
Ms. Sugar: You in particular will be seeing me more than that; we have much to discuss over dinner tonight.
Sugar: And why would I be having dinner with you of all people?
Ms. Sugar: I take it that means that you didn't read the notice you received last night then? You've been assigned new living quarters; you'll be moving in with me today.
Sugar: *jaw hits the floor* WHAAAAAT!?
Karoo: *quickly stifles a laugh from escaping her mouth* XD
Ms. Sugar: As we speak, all of your belongings are being moved over to the dwelling that the academy graciously provided me with. I'll spare you any further embarrassment right now and fill you in on how things are going to work later in private *turns to Dena* Sorry for taking so much of your time, Dena; please continue. ^^;
Dena: Right! Okay class, I guess now is as good as any to give you all your first assignment. Don't worry, it is a very easy one and it is mainly for the team leaders here. The Battle League, the Sports League, the Performer League; whichever one you choose to pursue, a team is going to need different team mates of various types and abilities to compete in these Leagues. Your assignment comes in two parts: first, I want you all to decide which League you want to participate in; and second: I want you team leaders to go out and recruit at least one new member to your teams. There are many ways to find potential new members to join your team so get creative. You all have an entire week to finish this assignment. There won't be any new lessons or assignments until the current ones are finished. For this entire week I want you all to really think about what it is that you want to do and get new members for your team that'll help you accomplish that goal. Alright, class dismissed! ^w^
Batou: Huh? That's it?
Dena: Yup; unlike most teachers my classes don't really have a set in stone ending time. They all start at the same time but depending on how you all adapt to the lessons they can be over in no time or last for who knows when, just like how battles, games and performances vary in the same way.
Rocko: I see…so, what do you guys want to do now?
Batou: Simple: I'm going to complete my assignment and find a new member for our team. :)
Angel: You know, I never really thought about which of the Leagues that I wanted to take part in; I think I'll take some time to really think about that.
Lucca: Same here, really; Riley and I still haven't even thought of a name for our team yet.
Riley: *looks over to e-chan* what about you, e-chan; which League are you and your team going to shoot for?
e-chan: Us? Well, I haven't discussed it with them yet but I do know what I would like for us to do…
Evie: What is it? OwO
Rukia: Yeah, tell us! OwO
Rize: We'll be with you all the way whatever you decide, e-chan! ^o^
Raine and Quirk: *nods in agreement*
e-chan: Okay then…I think that…we should compete in all three Leagues! ^o^
Rize, Rukia, Evie, Raine and Quirk: :O_o: …EHHHHHH!?
To Be Continued…