Paldean Memories
A Pokemon One Shot Collection
Written by MegaSalamence64
Author's Note:
Hey Guys, MegaSalamence64 here,
Welcome back to Another Chapter of Paldean Memories,
If anyone's Wondering, Well I been taking it slow to better improve my work at least… So I hope you don't mind the wait at least…
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And if you're wondering about our new Corvegent Evo Poltchagiest (Which is amusingly the Convergent of Sinsitea…)
I actually liked it… It's pretty amusing how it alongside Hisuian Zoura and Greavard it got a Video dedicated for it… It's pretty Cute I admit (Even if it's the Pokemon that can end your life if it's powder got onto you however)
Yeah, I know I been very vocal about my Hatred for SwSh… But the new Pokemon I'm willing to give a Chance at least…. (That doesn't mean I'm won't be warming up to Team Yell/Marnie/Rose/Bede however but like with Penny and Lavanton, I'm fine with the new Galar Related Pokemon in the DLC since they're not form SwSh at least)
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Also, Some Edits for the Following Chapters of Metamorphosis and Paldean Memories listed below were to better fit the Storyline I plan for Mermaid Legends of Paldea:
Altered Metamorphosis Chapters: 2(Hidden Fins) and 4(Scarlet Scales/Crimson Love)
Altered Paldean Memories Chapters: 3(Nemona Chapter), 4(Geeta Chapter) and 5(Juliana/Rosa/Nate Chapter)
Shout to La Biblioteca de Inu for the Feedback to help improve this Story as well! ;)
You really helped give some good Advice as well! Especially to help tone down any Possible Mary Sue Moment of Juliana at least!
So thanks for the Feedback at least! ;)
And when you can, Check out Inu's Echos of Another Dream Story when you can!
It's a Good Read for Kirby Fans, Especially those who want an Anime/Game Crossover!
Here's the Link to it: www. fanfiction s/1415 1679 /1 /Kirby- Echoes –of –another -dream
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Now onto the Chapter! ;)
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Story 6: Big Boss, Bigger Friends
Symposis: After what Happened in Area Zero, Penny Felt like she could use some Training… And what better person to train with then Eri?
Especially with how in Penny's Eyes, Eri's more of the Leader type then her… But maybe a Battle could help put those doubts aside?
Characters: Penny, Usagi (Penny's Slyveon), Eri, Eri's Ahhlinape, Carmen
Others: Giacomo,
Rating: K+/T+ (Mentioning of Parental Abuse)
Continuity: Takes place After Metamorphosis Chapter 2 (Hidden Fins) and the Events of 'The Way Home' but Before the Events of Metamorphosis Chapter 4 (Scarlet Scales, Crimson Love), Paldean Memories Chapter 1 (Founded Family) and During Chapter 10 (Childhood of a Mermaid)
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World of Pokemon, Paldea Region, North Province Area 2, Caph Squad Base:
'She should be here any moment now…' Penny thought to herself as both she and her Slyveon Usagi by her side as the two of them have just departed form the Flying Taxi as the two of them approached the Entrance of the
With Area Zero (And by extension the Freaky Pokemon of the Past that the Late Professor Sada brought forth) behind her and her New Friends, Life should be returning back to normal for now…. (Well save for that big Academy Ace Tournament Nemona decides to make in celebration for how they saved Paldea form being
Penny's normally one for preferring to be in her Room (Especially when dealing with the Bullies that tormented her and Team Star to no end back when Mr. Harrigton was the Director and also she and her Veevees' only safe heaven in her House back in Galar whenever her Mother was around) but for today?
But after what happened back in Area Zero, Penny felt like she could use the Training as while she and her Veevees are capable enough to handle what's lurking in Area Zero (Especially when they and Juliana's Pokemon fought against both the First Scream Tail they encountered and one of the escaping Brute
When she and Nemona were able to prevent many, She wasn't able to do much save for helping clear out the smaller Paradoxs like Scream Tails and Brute Bonnets but between the Flutter Manes, Slither Wings and Sandy Shocks?
She and her Veevees can barely handle them as well…. With Nemona having to be the one to deal with them as well…
In fact, The most dangerous of the Paradox Pokemon that was that Weird Salamence thing that looked like when Normal Salamences Mega Evolve which not only did Nemona actually has to use both Pawmot and Goodra against it but how Juliana also struggled with the One the AI Version of Sada has Sent out against her as well….
(Similarly, Penny admitted She, Juliana, Arven and Nemona were only alive because Koraidon's Pokeball was originally Sada's and thus, Able to even fight against the Other Koraidon brought to the Present Time which said Koraidon has Ended Sada's Life as well when the Time Machine's Paradise Protection Protocol override AI Sada and sent it against them.)
So right now, she's currently visting one of her Fellow Star bosses Eri in the Caph Squad Base to get some more training for herself
She's not much of a Fighter especially to Eri whom's considered the Strongest of the Five of the Star Bosses, Especially when she trained the other Team Star Bosses (Ortega especially) before they launch their attack on the bullies for Operation Star….
'After what occurred in Area Zero, maybe some training with Eri could help at least?' was the thought Penny had when she recalled that Eri helped Train the Other Star Bosses for Operation Star
"Slyve?" Said Usagi as she looked back to her Trainer as she wrapper her Feelers onto Penny's Arm as she smiled back to her.
"Thanks Usagi…." Said Penny to her Slyveon as the Fairy type Eeveelution smiled back to her, No doubt relief that Penny was happy again,
No doubt Penny's Abuse under her Mother made her Anxious and refuse to boss others around (Which did lead to Penny making the Rule of Team Star to never Boss on another if one gets too tempted by Power… Which also made it hard for Penny to Stop Team Star, Needing to Form Operation Starfall after encountering Juliana After she saved her form some Grunts whom tried to Recruit her (Especially after how they didn't know she's their Group's Boss, No doubt newbies likely)
But that was then, and now it's better to focus on the Now (Like Nemona seems to do given she's over nearly being killed by the Other Koraidon, she's still cheerful for some reason…) and right now, She just need to get some training with Eri to help better herself….
She quickly arrived at the Gates of the Caph Star Base…. Which she was quickly Glomped by Eri.
"Penny! YOU'RE HERE!" Said the Big Sister of Team Star as she hugged the Big Boss of her Team.
"Eri! I'm fine! You can let go a bit!" Wheezed Penny as she tried to breath under her Friends hug… no doubt Eri's quite protective and no doubt Juliana was aware of this as well.
"Oh sorry…." Said Eri with a Smile on her face she let of her Friend.
"Well I got your Message Penny, What's the problem?" She questioned as Penny took a deep breath to regain the oxygen she almost lost under that Hug.
Penny then Explained to Eri what has occurred for her after the events of Area Zero and the desire to get some self training, No doubt Eri would be the best option to do so as well…
"I See…." Said Eri as she smiled back to her friend.
"You won't mind for a quick battle?" Penny questioned as Eri smiled back to her.
"Sure… If it makes you feel better at least…" The Sliver haired Wrestler of Team Star said back to her friend as they went inside to ready for their battle as well.
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Caph Squad Base, Main Battle Area/Near the Starmobile Tent:
Once they're inside the Base, Penny and Eri stood at opposite Ends as Carmen quickly took her postion as Referee of the Battle as she volunteered to do so
"U-Usagi! Let's go!" Said Penny as her Slyveon leapt forward as Eri threw her Heal Ball, Sending out her Trusty Partner/Starter out as well.
"Ahhlinape! Let's do this!"
"Ahh!" Shouted the Rage Monkey Pokemon as he looked back at Usagi, The Slyveon steeling her nerves as she did as Penny did the same as she shouted her command:
"Alright… Here goes! Usagi Baby Doll Eyes!"
"Sly!" Said Usagi as she looked cutely into her foe as the Rage Monkey looked shock at this, His Attack power being lowered as he froze by shock as well with a Blue aura coating his body as well.
"Ahhlinape! Use Shadow Punch!" Said Eri as the Rage Monkey quickly threw a Shadowy Punch at his foe, Usagi dodging as well.
"Now use Mystical Fire!" Shouted Penny as Usagi fired a Mystical Fire attack on her Foe, The Ahhilinape quickly blasted by the Magical Flames and reduces his Special Attack in the Process as well.
"Not bad Penny! But I won't give up easily!" Said Eri as her Ahhilinape gave a Nod back of approve as well.
"Now use Rage Fist!" Eri shouted as her ahhilinape fired a Fist full of shadowy Anger at his foe, Knocking Usagi in the Process.
"Use Shadow Ball Usagi!" Shouted Penny as her Slyveon fired a Shadowy Orb of her own
"Block with a Stone Edge!" Shouted Eri which her Ahhilinape did the command, Smashing into the Ground to summon several pillars of Stone to block the Shadow ball…
"Now use Ice Punch!"
Ahhilinape followed up with a Fist full of Icy Energy as he smashed Usagi and knocked her away as well.
"Usagi!" Penny shouted as her Slyveon was knock back, As she got back up, Bruised but still able to battle.
"Alright Ahhilinape! Use Gunk Shot!" shouted Eri as her Starter nodded back as the Rage Monkey Pokemon nodding back as he fired a Blob of Posionous Energy at his Foe.
'Well here goes nothing!' Penny thought to herself as she issued her next attack for Usagi, The Interweaving nodding back to her as she did.
"Usagi! Dodge the Gunk Shot with Dig and Use Attract!
Usagi quickly dug underground to avoid the attack before shortly Surfacing upwards in the Air, Quickly winking at her foe as several Pink Hearts surrounded the Ahhilinape, Causing him to full in love with the Slyveon as well.
"Ahhilinape! No!" Said Eri in Shock as her Partner was now infatuated with the Slyveon, Unable to listen to her commands now that he's in Love with his foe as Pink heart are now present in the Ahhilinape's Eyes, No doubt anger is no more present on his mind as love taken it's place as well.
"Let's end this! Usagi! Use Moonblast!" Said Penny as Usagi calls on the Moon's Power to fire a Blast of Lunar Energy towards Ahhilinape, Quickly blasting him in the process as dust Cloud as formed in it.
"Well, The Winner is Penny and Usagi!" Said Carmen as soon as the Dust Cleared to reveal a Fainted Ahhilnape present as well, Which Eri rushed towards to heal up.
"You did great Ahhilape…." Said Eri as she smiled back to her Stater, Quickly giving him a Revive, Him smiling back to her as he did as she looked towards Penny.
"Hey Penny… Wanna stay around for a while, We're having a Picnic soon and you
"I Guess it won't hurt…." Said Penny with a Smile on her face (No doubt the battle help slightly but her doubts aren't gone yet however) as she gave Usagi a Sitrus Berry as she followed Eri to the Tent where the Caph Crew heal their Pokemon when needed…
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Once their Pokemon were healed up, Penny and Eri joined Carmen and the Rest of Team Star a Picnic afterwards with their Pokemon out of their Pokeballs as well as they feasted on Snacks and Sandwiches they either brought or made.
"Well I have to admit… That was pretty good you guys!" Said Carmen to the two Team Star bosses as Penny turned away with a Blush with Eri just smiling back a blush of her own.
"It's nothing Carmen… Really…." Said Eri as Carmen smiled back to her Former Bully Victim turned Friend.
"Come on Eri! Don't be modest! You did great Really!" The Latter Said as she turned to Penny as she munched on her Sandwich as well.
"You know Penny, Your Umbreon and Slyveon do get along quite well…." Said Carmen as she looked towards the Founder/Big Boss of Team Star with a Smile as her Croaqunk and Primape were munching on some Snacks with Eri's team (Her Hawlucha*, Lucario and Ahhhilape especially) while Penny's Umbreon and Slyveon were nuzzling each other as they munched on the Sandwich Penny Made for them, the other Veevees and herself (Which was just a Simple Ham, Cheese, Lettuce and Tomato Sandwhich with just butter and interestingly Curry Powder)
"Are they Mates or something?" She questioned as the two Eeveelutions gave her a baffled look on their Faces as Penny looked back to them.
"Not really, They're Siblings and my Starters as well…" Penny said back to them as the Two Eeveelutions smiled back to her as the Rest of her Veevees did the same as well as Penny remained solemn which Eri noticed as well.
"Penny, What's wrong?" She questioned as Penny looked back to her.
"To be honest Eri… With how you behave and your personality… I think you're better suited to be the leader of Team Star then I am…" She answered back much to her friend and the rest of Team Star's Shock.
"W-what! You can't mean it Penny!" Said Eri in shock as she heard this…. No doubt shock about it.
"Well, I know what did initially was to protect you… But… But… I wasn't confident enough to stop you on my own… I-I need Juliana to save you guys and the other Star Crews form being Expelled as well…." Penny continued as Tears rolled down her eyes as she did.
"I'm not even sure if I'm even fit to be the Big Boss after how I nearly got you all expelled since I took the fall for all of you when Operation Star failed…" She continued as memories of her Abusive Mother entered her mind, No doubt the hurtful words and beatings she gives to Penny entered her mind:
'YOU CAN'T EVEN DO ANYTHING RIGHT YOU STUPID GIRL! ALL YOU DO IS WATCH YOUR STUPID TV AND CUDDLE THOSE WORTHLESS FURBALLS! YOU'RE NOTHING BUT A FAILURE!'
Eri remained slient with shock at what she just heard as Penny cried even more at her Mother's Abuse, No doubt aware she was bullied for both being the Popular Student and being form a Poor Family who got lucky getting into the Academy…
But since Penny didn't interact with them in person until Juliana came into the Picture… She never expected this form Penny,
"Don't think like that Penny! You're better then what you think!" Said Eri as she hugged her Friend (Gently) as Usagi wrapped her Feelers in Penny's Arm as well.
"You're the Reason we didn't quit the Academy when the Bullies were harassing us! You founded Team Star and gave us Bullied Students a Place we can truly feel safe!" She said as Penny stopped her Crying thanks to Usagi's Feelers. "We're not sure what we'll do without you!"
"You should at least feel proud of that at least! Plus, You and Usagi did well against me at least!" She continued as Carmen looked back to Penny with a Smile.
"Eri's Right Penny…. Without you, I'll also drop out of the Academy as well had you never made Team Star…." She said to the Galarian with a smile. "The Bullies truly don't care about others as long as they have a Scrapgoat to pick on, And I was just the next target after I and others finished humiliating Eri back then…."
"Really?" Penny questioned with surprise at this.
"Yup! That and it's also our own fault as well for refusing to believe the Academy's Newer Staff actually do care for us compared to Harrigton's at least... You fixed your own Mistake with Juliana's Help as well..." Added Carmen as Penny smiled back to the two ladies smiled back to their Timid leader as she realized Carmen has a Point that she did fix her own mistake as well, Even if she did manipulated another to do so.
"Thanks…." She said with a large smile, Relief a Burden was lifted form her Shoulders as well… as her Veevees smiled back to her as well.
"Yo Big B-I mean Penny! It's been a while!" Said a Voice as the three Ladies turned around to see a Black haired Teen with a Laptop with Team Star's Logo on it.
"Giacomo! What are you doing?" Said Eri as she and Penny looked in shock at the Star Boss approaching them.
"Well, Even if we're back in School now, I figured I need some time off…." Said the Former School Council President as he looked back to his Team Star Members
"Figure I need some time to get myself on my feet or risk possible burnout like I do with my Folks back when I was still Council President…." He continued before turning to Penny
"Mine if I joined in Cas-I mean Penny?" He questioned his Friend/Big Boss as Penny smiled back to him,
"Sure… Why not?" Said Penny as Giacomo smiled back as he joined in the Small Picnic as well….
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*Before One Ask, Eri's Primape on her Rematch Team is replace by Hawlucha for type Variety purposes…. It's the same reason why Nemona has Dragonite instead of Goodra (The latter still exist on Nemona's Team however but as part of her Former Champion Team instead for her new Team)
Author's Note:
Yeah, Like I said Before back in Chapter 1:
While Penny's Story is arguably better handled then Marnie's (Since Team Yell in the long run isn't important compared to Team Star being Penny's Storyline), I already mentioned before how it's smaller scale may not be what older Fans wanted… (Especially those whom been Craving more Team Plasma like Villains with Ghetsis's Cruelity (And how we wished Team Yell and Rose were murdered by his Hydreigon as well, I bet many of use Want to see Rose get his Neck snapped by Ghetsis as well for being what Hans form Frozen was for Disney as well) and the days of the Classic Disney Villains as well)
I mean besides First Installment Syndrome, Team Skull at least have the Fallback they're in Cohorts with Lusamine (So they're tied to her AND are still Evil as well, They're the Attack Dogs Yes, But they're still actual bad guys compared to Team Yell) and are pretty funny at least… (Something Team Yell lacked a lot and thus, made them the worst of the 'Gang' Villain Teams so far as well since Team Star was their own Storyline as well.)
That Said, Team Star's Story does still hard for many of us at least (Especially those whom got bullied as well, Something that also existed beyond Schools as well, The Internet itself being a Bullying Source as well) and again, It's not as Complex as N's or Lillie's Stories but it's still better handled then what Marnie and Bede got at least.
(Also, Given the Recent Pokemon Trainer Merch does Fortunately Features Penny at least, So even if Team Star's, She's still getting better treatment then Bede at least…)
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But back on topic, The Stuff with Penny and Eri is something I can see the Former having some thoughts on how the Latter's more of a Leader then She was…
But I figured Eri giving some encouragement to Penny (And a Training battle with their Signature/Starters as well) would help put some doubts to rest for Penny as well.. (Since official Merch shown Penny with her Umbreon, I decided to make both it and her Slyveon (Usagi) her Starters (And Siblings) as well)
Oh and Also, The Stuff about Penny's Mom mentioned here and back in Chapter 1 of this Fic? Yeah I made an Unintentional Parallel between Penny and Guzma where they have Parental Problems (For Penny with her Mom and Guzma with his Dad) but I don't plan on Carbon Copying the Similarities either so you don't have to worry about it…
Speaking of Which, Eri being form a Poor Family is something I mentioned back in Chapter 1 of this Fic, So I figured I can confirm it directly here as well…
(Basically, It was to justify why the Bullying was pretty hard on Team Star/Penny since they don't have it easy at home either… Same with Giacomo and Atticus whom both suffered with Dealing with High Expectations Parents (Basically Asian Parents) for the Former and Parents whom don't agree with his Interests for the latter…Hope you liked those reasonings at least.)
Also, The Line about Team Star not really trusting what people say about the Academy before Operation Starfall is mostly my way of explaining why Team Star didn't really hear about the Academy becoming better after the Old Staff Resigned after the Whole Operation Star Fisaco….
They had trust issues after how Apathic the Original Academy Staff was towards them, So they're not so willing to trust the newer staff as well (Not the best Idea per say… But like Clavell said, The Kids may prefer listening to another Kid then an Adult)
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Nothing Else to say but take Care, Stay Safe and See Ya! ;)
-MegaSalamence64