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Chapter 11; Time.

'November 10something'

'We got back from our mission today. There were 4 dungeons discovered out there. The cave, one that enveloped the beach, and a couple we found on the way back to frosted village.

We also had to administer John back to the healing center. He had turned into some confused and scared feral after the dungeon. Its gonna take him months to go back to normal, and even then, we're worried about him being able to remember anything.

Edison and kelvin helped a lot during the mission as well. I also was going to ask ava why she didn't bring my journal, but it didn't matter too much. A couple missed days never killed anyone.

That's it for today.

Ian, former human.'

'December 1st… I think.'

'I think its December now. I cant believe it. Time sure did fucking pass didn't it. Its hard for me to believe honestly, but i haven't found a cause yet. Here's a list of all of them from the games before i forget.

Darkrai, Voice of Life, Gardevoir, Ninetails, or Mew. Its got to be one of those. If not, then… I don't know. Maybe once summer comes me and Ava could go find them. I don't know how we would excuse it from Neo and Nova though.

I guess aside from that, there isn't much that's happened.

Ian'

'December 25th, 2021.'

'I think today is Christmas. The days have been extremely short, and this week plus the next are time off for everyone. I took the chance to explain what I remembered of Christmas, and how it related to human religion.

Turns out they had a similar thing. The birth of the first reincarnation of Mew thousands of years ago is celebrated in a similar way, minus the Christmas trees. Gifts are given, thankfulness is expressed, etc. its neat to see the different alternatives to human celebrations. But overall, we had a nice night. Everyone in the village was invited for a large potluck in Neo and Nova's cabin. I made some of our sausages, and everyone had a great time.

Ian.'

'December 31st 2021.'

'Its my birthday. I think. Lined up with original earth time, this is equivalent to late may, when my birthday is. I got the day off, and by myself, went up the mountain and just… stayed in the hot springs. To celebrate the new year, and for my birthday I went up to the peak. The view was incredible, with twinkling stars, a huge view of the Mist Continent, et cetera. Still though…

I miss everyone. I miss my family, I miss mom and dad, I miss my grandparents, I miss my friends, my brother, I just… can I keep doing this? I put up a strong front for Ava but… its hard. I cant help but miss them. Mom and Dad always cared. They were strict, but not obsessive, my brother was annoying but endearing, my best friend, we cared about each other but…

I wanna go back. I love this world, and everyone here but… I wanna go back. I miss everyone so much. I don't even know what happened to them. Or why imp here. All I know is that I woke up one day in this stupid field on a Friday morning, and its been 2 months of me being a fucking fake animal made by some Japanese people. It shouldn't even be possible. And yet, here I am, in this mostly perfect world, with a perfect partner, and all the help I could need, and yet I feel empty.

I want to go back. To leave the dream. The coma. Whatever it is. I want it to end. But it will probably just put me back here tomorrow morning.

I'm going to stop writing. I cant keep it in any longer. My page will get wet from tears… I'm sorry.

Ian… I don't even remember my last name anymore.'

'February 20 something.'

'The days just never end. Its been months, and all that happens anymore is just missions. I guess it could always be worse. I'm also on the day here that is the human day I became a Pokémon. So that's cool.

We had a mission to a large desert the past week. and of all teams, Team Eon, so Neo and Nova, came along. They wanted to judge us and see if we were worthy of taking harder mission.

On the mission, we explored some cool ruins, and got to see some ancient art. It was kind of weird what was depicted, stuff about Lucario and Zoroark. I think it might have been a war.

We just got back today also. John has finally gone back to guards keeping duty. He had to spend almost 3 months in rehabilitation to relearn speaking, writing, reading, etc. he doesn't remember much, but he does still know everyone, so that's nice. He even came to visit us this evening as thanks for saving him.

Ian.'

'April 3rd.'

'Edison and Kelvin evolved today.

They had gotten in an argument which devolved into a full blown fight in the village square. It seemed stagnant, but everyone had been watching, and someone threw a thunder stone into the mix. Because of it, Edison had evolved into a Jolteon, and about 20 seconds later, due to the village fountain, Kelvin evolved as well into a Glaceon. They had actually both stopped fighting then, mostly due to the fact that they realized it was stupid, and that they had evolved.

Everything worked out well then, so that's good.

Not much else has happened, though. Some of the other Eevee were jealous, me included I guess. I'm curious as to what it would be like. I guess I'll start thinking about it later.

Ian.'

'May somethingth.'

'Well its late may now I think. Pretty close to my actual birthday again. A secondary base was set up near the ruins we found Tenpepper on the first week we were here. There's no dedicated leader, but huts and stuff were set up, and some of the more experienced members work from there.

Ampharos from the expedition society also came by recently, mostly to discuss stuff relating to the new base in the ruins. So that was cool. I honestly forgot that other species existed outside of being ferals because everyone in the village is an Eevee or Eeveelution.

Ampharos had also brought his second in command Mawile as well. I never got a chance to speak with either of them though, since they were here for business. Still cool to see what are essentially celebrities though.

Also the snows mostly melted around the mountain, but its still pretty cold up here as usual. My fur has reached a sort of equilibrium of length too because of it. I even started washing it properly instead of just at the hot springs.

That's all for now. Ian.'

'Mid July.'

'Summer is in full swing, and it's really hot out now. Me and Ava went on a mission to climb one of the other mountains in the range. It wasn't quite as tall as Frosted Mountain (Which is what the mountain Frosted Village is on was called) but it was still super cool. It was much more treacherous too, with huge valleys and ravines, and steep slopes and stuff. The peak was even a volcano too!

After we got back, not much else happened. We hung out at the springs with Edison. Not Kelvin. He still hasn't been up there after evolving, as the hot water makes him sick. Its pretty interesting.

I guess that's everything of note. Ian.'

'September 20th.'

'Its been a year. I cant believe it. Its been an entire year here. I was talking with Ava last night about how they kept track of exact dates, and she explained it had something to do with the stars, which is pretty neat.

But seriously, its been a year. An entire year since I woke up in that grassy meadow. To celebrate, me and Ava took a couple days to go to where I woke up. It was… surreal almost. The closest I've been to my old life. But still though, its interesting to see what it was like the day she found me.

We camped out there overnight, and headed back after. Neo and Nova were curious as to why we left, but we had taken a mission to go south into that region, which I think kept them from being too suspicious.

Its still such a beautiful land for me to have waken up in. its hard to believe I once thought it was fictional. Up here in the mist continent, its so nice. The weather is really similar to where I used to live, Canada, (i had to check my old journal entries, i had forgotten the name…)

That's all I guess. Ian Eevee.'

'October 31st 2022.'

'Its Avas 17th hatchday. We celebrated together, but her parents didn't come up again this year. They had been busy helping to train guild recruits I guess.

We still spend our time doing missions and rescues and stuff up here. Not much else happens anymore, and if it weren't for the fact that I'm content doing it, I would have left. That, and… Ava of course.

She's nice, but strong. Caring but fierce. Seriously, she's the best friend someone like me could have asked for. I'm so thankful she found me. I don't know what else I would have done.

...I talked about her a lot this entry. My entries have been so sparse too. I keep forgetting to write.

Back when I first got here, i wrote nearly every day, but now… its months between entries. Does it mean I'm just forgetting more of my old life? Does it mean I'm just lazy? Is it my adhd? Is it some sort of sped up timekeeping mechanism?

Whatever it is, it worries me that I'll just forget my humanity entirely one day, never to go back.

It already feels that way.

Ian.'

'December 25th 2022.'

Ava gave me a gift for Mewsmas this year. Or Christmas I guess.

A black scarf, similar to the one i gave her for her 16th. It has a yellow band, and a yellow gem sewn into it. Its so nice, and warm too. It'll help a lot on those colder days.

I feel guilty I didn't have anything to give her, but by the sounds of it, spending time with her was all she wanted. And honestly, I think its all I want too.

...Ian Eevee.'

...next up… we check in on the trainer. Special episode 3 is next…

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