(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Temporary Speculation)
"Hmm..." Renne typing in her laptop. "No, not this either..." Renne muttered. "All I found was nothing about Team Star or about Operation Star. I should have ask Mela for more detail... Still... if they were established a year ago... why all records of them only pointed up what exist now? Something is amiss here..." She exit out all of her hacking and then turn off her laptop.
Renne rub her chin. "Operation Star... Operation Starfall... and Cassiopeia. What is going on here..."
Meanwhile in Team Star's Segin's Squad Base...
As Team Stars grunts were sleeping in along with their Dark Pokemon, Jessie, James and Meowth snuck in, pull out a rocket and shoot a sphere to capture a Pouchyena.
"Arf!?" It flinched within the sphere.
"Hehehe~ So many Pokemon, just for us for the taking." Jessie grinned.
"Not a bad start. And these Team Stars twerps won't know a thing." James agreed
"Come on, let's go gather more." Meowth agreed as Meowth press the button and pull the sphere into a robot who's riding in the dark.
Multiple spheres were launch, capturing Murkows, Pouchyena, Pawniards, Sneasels, Houndoors and Impidimps. But as soon as they were going to head to the next area, a spotlight suddenly flash on them.
"..!?" Team Rocket flinched
"HEY WE GOT INTRUDERS! SOUND THE ALARM!" A Team Star Grunt yelled and the Alarm spread out, lightning up the camp.
"Well so much for the elements of surprise." Meowth grumbled.
"Then let us skedattle." James said.
"Right!" Jessie agreed and they ran.
"Hey! My Pouchyena is missing!"
"Thiefs! They must have stolen some of our Pokemon in our sleeps!"
"Wake up the boss!"
Jessie, James and Meowth ran toward the exit, but a squad of Team Stars grunts block their escape.
"Quick! Do the other exit!"
"I don't think so!" Another Squad came out from hiding.
"An ambush?!" Jessie glared
"Give us back our Pokemon thieves!"
"Not a chance underpants.' James taught
"You son of a—"
"Who are you? Are you pouchers?"
(BGM ended)
"Ahahahaha!" Jessie laughed as she and james cames snapped their singles.
(Pokémon Anime Sound Collection - Team Rocket Motto (Kanto Version))
"Allow us to intoruce ourselves children." Jessie pose herself.
"For we are the true stars in the sky." James pose himself.
"Um, what's happening here?" A grunt asked
The other Grunt shrugs "I have no idea. But whats up with the music?"
"To protect the world from devastation!" Jessie continues.
"To unite all peoples within our nation!" James continued
"To denounce the evils of truth and love!"
"To extend our reach to the stars above!"
Jessie pull out a handful. "Jessie!"
James pull out a nose. "James!"
"Team Rocket blast off at the speed of light!"
"Surrender now or prepare to fight!"
Meowth place the rocket sphere cannon over his shoulder. "Meowth, that's right!"
(BGM ended)
Team Star grunts sweatdrop.
"What did I just watch?"
"Some lame introduction?"
Jessie got an anime tick on her forehead. "You dare insult our awesome Team Rocket mottle you twerp! I'll show you what's lame! You'll never get your Pokemon since they are now belonging to Team Rocket."
"Team what now?" A Grunt look at his fellow grunt who shrugged.
"And guess what's on the menu." Meowth pull a remote.
"Holy Arceus! That Meowth just talk!" A Grunt yelled as Meowth pressed the button and then a giant Robot appeared in front of them. "Wah!"
"Mwahahaha!" Team Rocket laughed as they go into the Robot that shape like a Kecleon.
"Meet our Team Rocket stealer!" Jessie laughed
"And with that, we bit you farewell!" Jamies grinned.
Until suddenly something burst from one of the tents and charging at them, slamming them to knock over.
"WAAAAAAH!" Team Rocket screamed and fell over.
"Hey! What's the big idea?!" Jessie yelled
"Oh I got a good idea. A voice said as the machine engine sturred. "Revaroom, it's time we make these punks pay for wakin' us up and stealing our Pokemon!"
The Engine roared and charge toward Team Rocket Robot and then clashes with them repeatedly.
Dateline: November 2, 1206 Thursday
(Trails of Cold Steel III ost - Pancakes on the Way Home from School)
"Greetings, I am Hassel. I will be teaching this art class." Hassel greeted. "It is a pleasure to meet you all! Now, let me be candid for one moment. I imagine that many of you will forget all that you learned in this class once you graduate! After all, you don't even need a basic understanding of artwork, much less a refined appreciation of beauty, for most exams or jobs. So, is my class a waste of time for you, then?" He took his head. "I think not! At least, I certainly hope it isn't! Think for a moment, all of you. What is beauty, anyway? What makes something beautiful?"
Florian rub his chin as he raised his hand. "Its shape and color?"
"The eye of the beholder?" Another student asked
"Interesting answers my students." Hassel nodded. "Oh, I don't mean to suggest there's a correct anserr to my query. The important thing is that you all take time to think about it. Think about why we might find beauty in a flower blooming on the side of the road, for example. Question why the sky is a different shade of blue than the ocean or why the leave change color. Ponder the windmills of Artazon and how they move. Contemplate the chilling bite of the waters of Cascarrafa. I'm sure you will find the every little detail of your lives will seem more vivid, more impactful, if you just take a moment to stop and think. And I am certain that if you stop and truly appreciate the little beauties of this world... It will help you pull through the days where your studies have you exhausted or when work has dampened your spirits." Then he blink. "Ah, do pardon me for waxing philosophical. You don't need to understand all of that now. To put it simply, it is true that one doesn't need art ot survive... but it certainly make surviving much more enjoyable! It is my hope that this class will add even a little bit of color to your lives."
Renne hummed. "Excuse me, Mr. Hassel. I have a question."
"Yes, what is it Miss Bright?"
"This may be a strange question to asked but. What do you think of someone who is on the pursuit of beauty... but in the twisted version of it?"
"Twisted version? Whatever do you mean?"
"Let's just say Character B has a vain idea about beauty. They often steal, or perhaps see something of natural beauty being destroyed for their amusement. Do you think Character B pursuit of beauty is wicked or the opposite of one normal mind thinks?"
Hassel rub his chin. "Hmm. What a fascinating question. I may need time to think it over. But to give some answers. Beauty has no right answer as I said earlier. I'm not too sure about this Character B, but I think perhaps their pursuit of beauty is somewhat... dangerous in a manner of form. Robbing beauty, even within nature itself. I can't think of anyone who would commit such crimes to rob the beauty given to all to witness." he said and then the bell ring. " Ah. That's all for today—next time, we'll try a more hand-on approach to appreciating beauty!"
In Math class...
"Hello, everyone. Let's have a fun class today." Tyme greeted with a warm smile. "Tell me, do you all enjoy shopping? Buying tasty bread, or choosing new clothes—even just window shopping is so much fun! In today's class, I'd like to use shopping—one of my own favorite hobbies, mind you— to teach you all about math! I'm sure everyone here has visited a Poke Mart at least once. They sell all sort of Pokemon items! Poke balls are one of the many useful items you can find there. They cost 200 Pokedollers each. Noe then, I'd like you all to do something thinking with me here! One Pokeball is 200 Pokedollers. If you had 2,000 Pokedollars and bought as many Pokeballs you could afford, how many would you received?"
"Oh! I know this one!" Florian raised his hand. "It's Eleven, right?"
"Eleven?" A student asked
"That's correct! Well done, Florian." Tyme smiled
"Huh? Miss Tyme, I don't get it. How could it possibly be eleven? Isn't it supposed to be ten?"
"Allow me to explain. With 2,000 Pokedollers, you can afford to purchase a maximum of 10 Poke balls. That is indeed a fact and would be the correct answer. However! If you purchase 10 or more of any one type of Pokeball...You will also receive one Premier Ball— a special white ball— as a bonus! So the correct answer is, in fact, 11."
"In spending money terms, you buy 10 and get one Pokeball for free." Renne mused. "Sounds like a good deal."
"Oh now that you mention it, it does!" A Female student mused.
Tyme chuckled. "It sure is nice to get a little bonus like that on a shopping trip, isn't it? Now let's continue to the next subject. Tell me, do you all enjoy fortune telling, horoscopes and the like?"
"Oh! I do!" A Male student raised his hand.
"That's good! I think it feels great to read your horoscopes and see that it says good luck is coming your way. So today, I'd like to teach you all math while focusing on the topic of luck! Perhaps you have seen the following phrase crop up during Pokemon battles before... "A critical hit!" When a Pokemon's attack lands as a critical hit, the damage it deals is increased by half. In other words, it does one-and-a-half- times as much damage as it normally would! It is truly luck that determines whether your Pokemon lands a critical hit— or has one landed on it. This can cause a great upset in battle. Does anyone know what percent chance a Pokemon has of landing a critical hit?"
'I study this before in the liberty... I hope this is indeed the right answer.' Renne thought as she raised her hand. About 4 percent?"
"That is correct! Well done, Renne!" Tyme clapped her hands with a warm smile. "The chances of landing a critical hit is said to be 1 in 24... which figures to roughly 4.17 percent. The odds are more favorable for certain moves, though—why, move such as Stone Edge and Shadow Claw have about 12 percent chance! You can also use a move called Focus Energy or an item known as a Dire Hit. Both raise the ciritcal-hit ratio by two stage— that's a 50 percent chance to land a critical hit! It feels great to land a critical hit, but perhaps not so great to be struck by one! There is a surprising amount of mathematical probability hidden in Pokemon Battles, you know. If you're able to do the calculations that'll swing luck in your favor, it may open the door for more strategic choices for you during battle."
'Interesting...' Renne thought, rubbing her chin with a smirk look on her face.
The bell rang.
"Oh, my. Is that the bell?" Tyme sighed. "I suppose that's all for now. What a shame... Nwxt class will be our fun midterm exam! I hope you'll all be looking forward to it."
History Class...
"Greeting my students. Whatever you did yesterday, it is now a part of history." Raifort said. "Today, we will continue to unravel the marvels that history has presented to us. About two thousand years ago, this region came under the rule of Paldean Empire. Historical accounts describe the Paldean emperor as being quite the dictator. This emperor also zealously believed the legend of the treasure that rested deep within Area Zero. I must mention that the civilization of our ancestors were not as developed as ours is today. People back then were far more likely to believe in mysterious legends, magic, and beings beyond human comprehension. In an attempt to gain the power to stand against Paldea's neighboring countries, the emperor sent people in drove to join the hunt for the fabled treasure in Area Zero."
'Ah right. We talk about this before.' Renne thought.
"I see someone is intrigued by this Miss Bright."
"My goodness, you're quite sharp, aren't you Miss Raifort?"
"Perhaps so. So answer me this Miss Bright... Approximately how many years ago was it that the Paldea Empire began to rule this region?"
"Two thousand years ago." Renne answered
Raifort smirked. "Heh. That is correct! You are a surprisingly clever one, aren't you? I see you're listening intently to my lecture."
"Well, I am intrigued about Paldea and the history within it. It's only natural for one such as myself to be curious and do research and pay attention to your lecture."
"I have a good feeling we would get along just fine. Now then, the correct answer is indeed two thousand ago. That is when the Great Era of Exploration began. However, it is said that noy a single adventurer sent out by the emperor ever reached the depths of Area Zero. Was it the punishing journey itself that barred their way? Or perhaps some unknown creature. The resounding failure of this "Great" Raifort airquoted. "Era of Exploration almost certainly heightened the air of mystery surrounding the crater." She then sigh. "Oh, what I wouldn't give to explore Area Zero in its untouched state at that time! I suppose I can only hope for the swift invention of a time machine."
'I don't think Dialga will be happy with that.' Renne thought.
"Since we still have time, let's continue on with the next lesson. Area Zero. Area Zero's Great Era of Exploration began about two thousand years ago. This era lasted for approximately one thousand years, but not a single soul was able to venture all the way to the deepest reaches of Area Zero. Having poured much of its human and financial resources into the exploration of Area Zero for so long, the Paldean Empire fell to decline. Two hundred years later— or eight hundred years ago—the empire and its surrounding nations united into one entity. This was the formation of Paldea as we know it today."
"Really?" A Male student asked
"Ah, yes, this very academy where you're now filling your young minds with knowledge was also apparently established at that time. In fact, this school building—though certainly having undergone repairs through the years— is just as it was when it was built so long ago." Raifort then smile with pride. "This vert structure is a piece of history! Ahh! Things of old are turtly splendid!"
'Wow. I never knew this Academy existed for so very long!' Florian thought.
"I would certainly prefer it not to have the Pokeball portion, though—a relatively new addition. Now let's see if any of you are listening to my lecture." Raifort look around and then look at Florian. "Aha. Perfect timing to make eye contact, Young Florian."
"Ah." Florian sweatdrop with a nervous smile.
"Tell me—approximately how many years ago was this academy of our established?"
"Um..." Florian rub hie chin. 'Quick, what was it again?! Two hundred... no wait that isn't right I think. She said another number... eight. Ah!' "About Eight hundred years ago."
"Correct! I see the look of concentration on your face was indeed just that. I hate nothing more than when a student only pretends to listen." Faifort turn to the student who fell asleep in class. "Such as you Maria!"
"Huh!?" Maria jump up and then snort and she covered her mouth. "I wasn't sleeping!"
"Uh-huh. Sure." Faifort fold her arms. "Anyway. This Academy was constructed exactly 805 years ago, to be precise. In other words, your academy here is 805 years old! At the time, it offered state-of-the-art facilities and a uniquely innovative curriculum. As such, people used to say... "Those seeking knowledge need look no further than the Grapes of Paldea."
"Grapes of Paldea?" A student asked.
"That's right—they were referring to Uva Academy! It is said that this proverb of sorts was even used outside of the Paldea region." Raifort said and the bell rang. "Oho, is that the time already? I must've gotten swept up infilling your minds with knowledge. This ends today's lesson. Soon we will have our midterm exam. Bring the wonders of history to the forefront of your minds in preparation."
Language Class...
"My dear students! How ARE you all today? Feeling good, I hope?" Asked a man with a happy mode. "Je m'appelle Salvatore. My name is Salvatore! Merchi beaucorp! That is, thank you very much for your attention here in my class! I'm so heureux— or happy— for this chance to re-experience my younger days with you all! Do you know what "Salvatore" means? It mean "savior"! So just imagine I'm here to SAVE you from spooooky new languages. Haha! Funny, no? That's right! My classes will teach you about various languages from different regions. You may say "Good morning!" or "Hello!" as a greeting, but people from elsewhere may say "bonjour" or" Salut!" I've heard there's even a popular streamer out there who smashes several languages together and say " 'ello, 'ello, hola! Ciao and bonjour! There are so many regions out there in our world, and each can have their own unique language! Gracias, merci, xiexie, arigato, danke— these all have the same meaning! Can you guess what is is?"
"Thank you." Florian answered
"Woauh! Florian, was it?" Salvatore asked with a smile. "Bravo! That's correct! And speaking up is important in language learning, too! Gracias, merci, xiexie— these words all mean "thank you." I guess some of you probably knew at least one of those! Despite meaning the same thing, their lengths and sounds are all different! Isn't that interesting? And now, apropos are nothing, let me give you all one of my wise words of advice! When you travel abroad, you should try to speak the local languages as much as you can— even if you can't speak it very well! I'm sure your willingness to try will make the people you meet tres heureux— very happy! Honestly, from my experience, just being able to say "hello," "delicious," and "thank you" in the local language will get you pretty far. For everything else, just pretend you're Mr. Mime and gesture away!"
In Biology Class...
"Okay, that will be all for today!" Jacq said as the school bell rang and the students begin to leave. "Oh, Renne, Florian. Can I have a moment of your time?"
"Hmm?" Florian tilt his head and approached with Renne. "What is it, Mr. Jacq?"
"I thought I should ask how things are going in the academy for the both of you."
"Oh. Well, it's going great since you're asking." Renne answered
"That's wonderful to hear. How's the Pokedex App going on your Rotom Phones?" Jacq asked
"It's going great! It help out a lot!" Florian smiled. "Oh yeah, Nemona mention you develop the app."
"That's right. Every time someone using the app catches a Pokemon, that data gets send to me. It's really helped me out with my Pokemon research! 'Course, I also heard that other professors or geniuses developed the National Pokedex from all the Pokemon data are gathered. I wish I could gather that data myself, but I don't know who or where to start. So I'm taking the long way. So be sure to catch any new Pokemon you find and work on fulfilling in your Pokedex."
"Our help?" Renne asked.
"Sure! I'll be glad to help!" Florian smiled
Renne sweatdrop. "Florian. I'm worried that you'll say yes to every request like a goodie two shoes."
"Eh. I don't see the big deal is since I already capture many new Pokemon. It's a win-win situation. Plus, I'm sure I will be... compensated for all my hard work?"
"Hahahaha! Who taught this little Impidimp how to bargain?" Jacq laughed. "Of course! So how much Pokemon you caught?"
"About... this much." Florian's Rotom Phone emerge out and show him.
"Wow! So many Pokemon you caught! All this data... This is the best!" Jacqs eyes sparking with excitement. "Oh! Sorry! Got a little excited there." He cough and clear his throat. "Anyway. I got the feeling that you two are going to be a big help for my Pokemon research. Take this as your first reward." He handed over Flase Swipe to Florian.
"Sweet!" Florian smirked
"I can tell you're good at catching Pokemon. In that case, here's your goal. Let's aim for... 100 species!"
"100?!" Renne asked. "My goodness, you're asking quite much, don't you think?"
"Haha. I can't help it since I am a Pokemon researcher. It's come with the job, don't you know." Jacq smile.
"And I wouldn't worry because of my Boxes right?" Florian put his Rotom Phone away. "It will be fine. The more Pokemon I have. The more I can have a suitable team."
"True. Guess it can't be helped." Renne nodded
"All right. Have a good day you two!" Jacq waved goodbye as they leave the room.
"Man, that was exhausting." Florian moving his arm around. "You're a genius when it comes to many topic, aren't you Renne? Are you an honor student or something?"
"Yep. A Lady such as myself must be posed as well as intelligent. It feels as I'm 1-uping you, isn't it?" Renne asked with a grin.
"Pretty much. But at least I got something out of it. Anyway, we got plans to head to the next Gym. But after that. We also gotta do two more things on that path. It's such a hassle."
"Oh now you're regretting it?" Renne asked
"Nope. All perfect opportunity." Florian chuckled.
"Look at you, causing a misdirection. I'm proud of you."
"And who's fault was that, hm?"
"Hehe. Oh you and I are getting along so swimmingly." Renne giggled as they heard a door open.
"Thanks, Miss Miriam!" A female student waved goodbye as she left with a Snoliv.
"Of course! Take care now!" Said a woman's voice as they look inside and see the nurses office.
"This looks like the nurse's office." Florian hop his head to the door.
"You think?" Renne asked
"Oh hello there!" Miriam waved as Florian and Renne came in. "What brings the two of you here? I don't see anything wrong with you and your Pokemon... Unless... you both came in here for a date?"
"No. Nothing like that." Florian shook his head. "This is the first time we come in here."
"Hmm... Now that you mention it. I don't think I seen the two of you before. Let alone such two cuties."
"Well I'm an exchange student while he's a new Transfer student." Renne explain.
"Ohhh, that explains it. That makes you... Florian and Renne. Everybody's been talking about you two! There are many rumors. Such as you fell off a cliff right after enrolling in the academy."
Florian sweatdrop. "That... actually happened."
"Oh my! You're not hurt, are you?" Miriam asked
"Yeah. Thanks to my Rotom Phone for saving me in the nick of time."
"Oh that's wonderful to hear, but you should be more careful. A cliff is a really really, reallllllly dangerous place to be."
"Haha. I promise to be careful next time." Florian scratching his cheek sheepishly. "But the situation need require it."
"And what were the other rumors?" Renne asked
"Well one of them is picking a fight with Team Star." Miriam answered.
"Ah. That one was because they were harassing Penny."
"I had a feeling it would be one of those recruitment I heard so much about. You two started your Tresure Hunt a few days ago, right? If you found anything super interesting in your journey, can you tell me?"
"Oh sure! I got plenty of stories." Florian smirked. "Okay, where to begin? Oh here's a good one!"
One story later...
"Wow! This is all so fascinating! Oh how I envy you kids since I don't even have any classes to teach involving Health. Students only come in the nurses office to skip classes."
"Do you wanted to become a teacher yourself?" Renne asked
"Of course! I'm just the school nurse, so I can't teach classes or anything like that." Miriam then sighed. "I couldn't pass the certification exam to become an actual health teacher. I took it so many times, but no luck. So I'm here... stuck in the nurses office forever."
"Don't give up nurse Miriam!" Florian fist palm. "So what if you fail many times? That doesn't mean that should stop you!"
"He's right. You should keep at it. Why not take this time to study and improve your medical knowledge. That way, you can pass for sure."
"Ooh, you two are the sweetest. Sorry for taking the fun out of this talk, but you ended up encouraging me." Miriam smiled. "But your right! I shouldn't be stopping there. So I hope you two can visit me and talk your ear off like this."
"Haha. Of course! And if we got more stories to tell, we'll be sure to tell you what kind of adventures we have!"
"And broken injuries in case if you get hurt on the way." Renne said, causing Florian to chuckled. "Speaking off, I haven't heard you fell down the stairs for awhile."
"That's because I been riding on Koraidon's back! So I'm safe as a Happiny's egg in her mouth." Florian said with pride and then hop off the chair. "All right, let's go Renne! We need to train our Pokemon to the max against strong Pokemon and level up!" He ran off.
"Calm down, I'm coming." Renne hop off the chair and ran. "If you keep that up, you'll become a certain Pokemon Ogre!"
With Nemona...
"Achoo!" Nemona sneeze. "What was that about?"
(BGM ended)
A Few minutes in reaching West Province.
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - West Province)
"And we're here in the west Provinces!" Florian yelled in cheered as they got out of the Flying Taxi and got out Koraidon and Miraidon.
"Agiaaa!" Koraidon roared.
"Agia?" Miraidon turn to Renne.
"They're wild up it seems." Renne shrug. "Anyway, this should lead us to Part One of the area. I'm sure we'll encounter strong Pokemon and Trainers as we go here."
"Yeah." Florian got out his Rotom Phone. "And Arven's Titain Pokemon and Team Star are also located in this area too. The Open Sky Titan and Team Star Dark-Type base. The closest will be the Titan. Let's head there."
"Sounds like a plan." Renne gracefully hop on Miraidon's back as Florian did the same with Koraidon.
"Let's ride!" Florian smirked and then high dash move. "WOOHOOOO!"
"What a kid." Renne sighed and his dash follow.
Florian and Renne ride at high speed and they came across some Trainers who seeks to battle them. They battle and defeated them, earning some money. They continue making their way until Florian caught some Wild Pokemon he hasn't caught yet. Florian went to battle them while Renne spotted a Tera Pokemon and she did battle.
"Charcadet, come out!" Renne summon Charcadet who came out of his Pokeball as she hop off Miraidon.
"Charco?" Charcadet tilt his head.
"Are you interested in evolving?" Renne knee down as Charcadet nodded. She pull out two set. "Okay, this is Auspicious Armor while the other is Malicious Armor. Which one would you use?"
"Charco..." Charcadet look around and then stare at Auspicious Armor. "Charco!" He grabbed the Auspicious Armor and put it on.
"So that's the one you choose, huh?" Renne smiled as Charcadet begin to evolve. "Oh my."
Then Charcadet evolve into Armarough.
"Rooogh!" Armarough took a battle stance.
"Oh my." Renne blinked.
"Congradulations!" Renne's Rotom ARCUS Alpha announced and show a picture. "Armarouge is now register into your Pokedex. Armarogue, the Fire Warrior Pokemon and one of the evolve forms of Charcadet. A Fire and Psychic Type. Armarouge evolved through the use of a set of armor that belonged to a distinguished warrior. This Pokémon is incredibly loyal. This Pokémon clads itself in armor that has been fortified by psychic and fire energy, and it shoots blazing fireballs."
"Amazing...!" Renne said in awe.
"Rogue!" Armarogue's paudron change into cannons and then throw a few shots and then siwng his arm. "Armarooo!" He smiled
"Oh you might be one of my strongest Pokemon." Renne smirked. "Looks to me, we got some training to do to hone your aim. Now let's see your moves..." She look at it. "Oooh. This will work nicely."
"Hey, Renne!" Florian waved out. "Let's go train our Pokemon before reaching the Titan!"
"Sounds like a plan." Renne nodded. "We'll meet at this spot in a few minutes!" She said as they both split up. "All right, come out!" She throw her Pokeball and came out was Masuhold, Luxio, Floatzel, Glaceon and Ivysaur. "All right, everyone. It's time for training!" She declared as the Pokemon roared in respond.
An hour of training later...
"All right, that's enough!" Renne clapped her hands, showing her Pokemon panted while fighting each other as well as other practices Renne had them too. "Excellent. All of you are improving well! Keep it up and I'll make some extra meal for you." She said as her Pokemon cheered. "Hmm... I need to get some target practice for Armarouge..."
"Reeeeene!" Florian called out and waved, riding Koraidon at high speed. "My Pokemon are finish training. What about you?"
"Same. I got some things I want to help improve on." Renne nodded as Armarogue fist pump.
"Whoa! Is that your Charcadet?"
"Yep. He chose the Auspicious Armor and evolve into Armarogue. Turn out its one of his evolution forms. The other I haven't found just yet."
"Ooh! I should catch a Charcadet and get that other armor for the Pokedex!" Florian smirked. "All right, let's head out."
"Right." Renne pull out the Pokeballs. "Everyone, return!" She yelled as her Pokemon return to her Pokeballs. "All right." She hop on Miraidon. "Let's ride as you say."
"Yep!" Florian smirked as Koraidon took his high dash move and dasha way. "WOOOHOOO!"
Renne sighed and follow pursuit in high dash mode.
"Ro-to-to-to..." Renne's ARCUS Alpha rang and then she answered it.
"Renne speaking."
"Hey, Renne! It's me!" Arven called out.
"Hello, Arven. Are you calling about the Open Sky Titan?"
"How did you know I was making my way over there?"
"Because me and Florian are making our way there." Renne said.
"Seriously? Wow! Great minds think alike! Okay, here's what I know about the Open Sky Titan. They live somewhere on the mountain in Area One in the West Province. But lately, there been all kind of crazy boulders raining down from the mountains, too!"
"Boulders?" Renne asked. "That doesn't sound natural. It must be the work of the Titan."
"Yeah. I thought so too. It's going to be a little tricky to stand around and look for the titan while dodging all those rocks."
"Hmm... Actually. Sounds like the perfect practice to me."
"Um, what do you mean by that?"
"I'll explain when you get there. Anyway, be careful when you make it to the mountain, otherwise you'll get send back down."
"I should be saying that since I'm close to the mountain and—"
WOOOSH!
"HI AND BYE ARVEN!" Florian yelled as he passed him and Renne fellow.
"Wha—hey! Wait up!"
"Later Arven." Renne wink and hang up as they go pass the Pokemon Center.
They reach and encounter some Pokemon Trainers and do battle and win their prize money. They keep going up the mountain road until arrived at the windmill area where they heard moving rocks.
"Florian, look!" Renne pointed as they see boulders rolling down the mountain.
"Boulders down the mountain? That... doesn't look normal." Florian admit.
"This is what Arven was talking about." Renne said. "But perfect practice." She got out her Pokeball. "Armarogue!"She throw and came out Armarogue.
"Roogh!"
"Armarogue. Remember we needed something for you to use as Target practice?" Renne asked as he nodded. "Well, lucky you, I found them." She pointed to the moving boulders. "Ready?"
"Arm!" Armarogue's paudrons form into a cannon when put together.
"Fire!" Renne yelled as Armarogue shoot projections toward the boulders and then break them. "Excellent! Keep it up as we go up the mountain!"
"Genius!" Florian smirked. "But let's make this a game." He got out his Pokeball. "Gallade!" He call out his Gallade out of his Pokeball.
"Gallade!"
"Gallade, let's have a contact to see if you and Armarogue can break the most boulders. You in, Renne?"
"All right. Winner takes a break while the loser makes all the cooking after take a break." Renne said.
"You're on!" Florian smirked.
"On your mark." Renne and Florian counted as Armarogue and Gallade took their stand. "Get said..." The boulders rolling down quickly. "GO!"
Then Armarogue and Gallade rush in. Gallade jump and slash through the boulder, crumbles it to pieces while Armarogue fire projections and destroy it to pieces. Both Gallade and Armarogue jump, firing and slashing each boulder as Renne and Florian safely go up the mountain as Arven just arrived.
"You got to be kidding me." Arven sweatdrop, seeing Armarogue and Gallade breaking boulders. "Then again, I should be thanking them for making the path safe." Then he ran up. "Oiiiiiii!"
Armarogue fire more projections attack against five coming boulders and destroy them with ease while Gallade on the other hand, ran up, slash each boulder gracefully and skillfully as Renne and Florian counted. They soon reach the top of the mountain where the last boulder was then became the tiebreaker to Gallade and Armarogue's little contact.
"Woohoo! We made it!" Florian cheered. "I counted and it was 25! How many did you get?"
"So close. You're just one point less." Renne use her fingers as her left hand was 2 while her right hand was 5 fingers, close and then one finger. "26."
"Huh!? No way! That can't be right!"
"I counted carefully." Renne giggled. "Plus range attacks as more advantages."
"Oh yeah? How come my Gallade took all those boulders so easily in an elegant manner?" Florian pouted.
(BGM ended)
"We can talk about this later." Renne said and then look up. "Above us!"
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Titan Pokemon Battle Theme)
The Titan Bombirdier flew down from above and then circle them until battle stance.
"STOOOOOK!"
"A Giant bird, huh?" Florian asked as Florian's Rotom Phone scan it.
"Bombirdier. The Item Drop Pokemon. A Flying and Dark Type. It gathers things up in an apron made from shed feathers added to the Pokémon's chest feathers, then drops those things from high places for fun."
"Oh so this thing like to drop boulders on us for fun, huh?" Florian glared. "We'll teach you a lesson of how dangerous that was!"
"STOOORK!"
"Naughty bird. Let's do this, Florian." Renne said,
"Right!" Florian nodded as Armarogue and Gallade took their stand.
Boulder dropper - Titan Bombirdier
Titan Bombirdier used Rock Throw at them.
"Armarogue! Fire Spin!" Renne yelled
"Rooogh!" Armarogue jump into the air, a fiery vortex from his hands and throw it toward the boulders, and rumbled them.
"Gallade, Psycho Cut!" Florian yelled
"Gallade!" Gallade's forearms glow light blue and extend in the back. Gallade then swings his arms repeatedly and multiple light blue crescent blades and slice Titan Bombirdier who used its wings to shield.
"It block!" Florian growled
"No. Psychic move have no effect against Dark Types." Renne said
"Seriously!?"
Titan Bombirdier siwng its wings to blew strong gust of wind and then it used Wing Attack on Gallade, knocking him away.
"Mystical Fire!" Renne yelled
"Arm!" Armarogue aim his hand and shoot a stream of fire and struck on Titan Bombirdier back.
"Sacred Sword!" Florian yelled
"Galllade!" Gallade jump, cartwheel flip with light blue and then slash on Titan Bombirdier's back, knocking it to the floor.
"Got it now!"
Titan Bombirdier was not pleased as it glared.
"STOOOOOOORK!" It yeled, forcing them to cover their ears and then flapped it wings to create a strong to cover their eyes as it took off to the landing area which is literally next door. "STOOORK!" Then it used Pluck on the wall of the mountain and destroyed it, causing dust for cover their eyes once more.
"Oiiiii!" Arven yelled as he arrived.
"Arven, perfect timing!" Florian said as they turn and see Titan Bombirdier eating the Herba Mystica.
"It's eating the herbs!" Renne stated
"So that's the Open Sky Titan?" Arven asked
"And the Titan responsible for those boulders dropping. Because that's what it do." Florian stated.
"Bombirdier is the name of the Pokemon. Dropping items is a fun thing to do. Means dropping boulders is the same thing." Renne added
"What!? Why that little!" Arven growled as Titan Bombirdier finish eating, flew around and then power up as a green surge of power surrounded it. "Let's go, Nacli!" He throw his Pokeball and came out Nacli.
"Na."
"Gallade, Slash!" Florian yelled
"Armarogue, Mystical Fire!" Renne command
Gallade lung for a Slash while Mystical Fire was launch from Armarogue. Titan Bombirdier flew around to dodged and then used Rock Throw at them
"Dodge and use Smack Down!" Arven yelled
Nacli jump out of the way along with Gallade and Armarogue as Nacli launch a stone toward Titan Bombirdier, knocking it down on the floor.
"Gallade! Sacred Blade!" Florian yelled
"Gallade!" Gallde lung and then launch a powerful Sacred Blade with a powerful slash on Titan Bombirdier.
"Armarogue, Mystical Fire!" Renne yelled
"Armaaaa!" Armarogue aim his hands and fire steeam of fire that struck a blow on Titan Bombirdier as it screech.
Titan Bombirdier flew out of the fire and then used Whirlwind to increase it own speed. Then it used Wing Attack on Gallade, Armarogue and Nacli, knocking them back slightly.
"Nacli, Rock Throw!" Arven yelled as Nacli shoot a rock but Titan Bombirdier backhand it.
Titan Bombirdier then used Payback and struck on Armarogue, knocking it back slightly.
"Armor Cannon!" Renne yelled
"Arm!" Armarogue's pauldron form into a cannon and then fired fired a blitzing projection and struck a devastating blow on Titan Bombirdier as it screech.
"Gallade, finish it with Slash!" Florian yelled
"Gaaalde!" Gallade lung and then Slash on the head.
"STOOOOOOORK!" Titan Bombirdier Screech in agony as it fell down the mountain and landed on the large area where its eyes swirling.
(BGM ended)
Renne, Florian and Arven look down and see its defeat.
"Yesss! Way to go you guys!" Arven fist pump. "First you clear a path for me with your Pokemon and now this!"
"Yeah! Way to go, Gallade!" Florian high give Gallade.
"Good job, Armarogue." Renne smiled
"Arm." Armarogue nodded with a smile face.
Arven wipe his forehead. "Glad we won't have to worry about any boulders falling on us." He turn to the cave. "With that said, the Herba Mystical it ate must be inside there."
"Right. And more with it too." Renne nodded. "Let's go before it regain conscious."
"Right." Florian nodded as they go inside the dark cave, thankfully, Armarogue fiery head light up the room.
"Let's hope we're lucky to found another set of herbs around here." Arven said.
"Me too." Florian nodded until reach the end. "Oh, look!" He pointed and they see a glowing green herbs.
They gotten close to it
"This is really it! One of the herbs we're looking for!" Arven smirked. "We did it!"
"So what's the green herb, Arven?" Florian asked.
Arven pull out the book, open and flip it pages. "Okay, let's see..."
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Making a Sandwich)
"According to the book, it's called the Bitter Herba Mystical. It's great for your circulation! It really gets the blood flowing! And that warms you right up, nice and toasty, even boosting the immune system! Or so it says."
"Well bitterness does help with immune system." Renne said. "So are you going to make a sandwich, or what?"
"Well that is the plan." Arven put away the book, and roll up his sleeves. "All right, let's go eat!"
"In that case, let's have our Pokemon come out and eat as well. It's gonna be lunch time anyway." Florian said
"True. This cave is large enough for our Pokemon to be in. Let's go get up the tables and make them their meals." Renne nodded as they got out their backpacks and bring out their camping equipment.
One cooking meal later...
"Okay, everyone! Eat up!" Florian yelled as Clodsire, Pawmot, Floragato, Fletchincer, and Dugtrio out of their Pokeball as of Floatzel, Ivysaur, Maushold, and Glaceon.
The Pokemon cheered and then begin to eat while Miraidon and Koraidon were waiting.
"All right! Now that they're eating, we should to with my special, whimsical, herb-filled super sandwich!" Arven said.
"Special whimsical herb-filled super sandwich? That's a bit mouthful don't you think?" Florian asked.
"Eh." Arven waved it off. "Anyway, It comes with the side of... Titan Badge! As a token of my gratitude, 'course." He handed them the badge.
"All right, then. Let's take a picture to celebrate."
Renne look at the sandwich. "If you can stand the smell..." She said as they taken the picture of how bitter it smells as Renne look grimaced.
(BGM ended)
"All right. Picture taken." Arven got the sandwiches and gave it to Renne and Florian. "Time to eat!"
"Agia!" Both Mira and Koraidon approached.
(Persona Q ost - Dangerous Pair)
"Oh for—What do you two want this time?!" Arven grumbled as they sniff the sandwiches.
"Thought so." Renne offer her sandwich to Miraidon. "Eat up."
"You too." Florian also offer his sandwich as both Kora and Miraidon respond with joy and then turn to Arven and growl happy.
"Hmph. Is it trying to say thanks or something?" Arven sighed. "Well, whatever. Good thing I made extra since you guys did most of the heavy work." Then he glared at Kora and Miraidon. "But just so you know, the extra I made are NOT for you two OKAY?!"
Miraidon and Koraidon bite the sandwich and then gobble it up immediately. Then a surge of power burst out of them.
"It seems I was right after all." Renne smiled. "The herbs help regain both Koraidon and Miraidon's strength back."
"Yeah! I wonder what kind of gear they got that can be really helpful for us to travel." Florian grinned.
"Who can say. But those Herba Mystical can really pack a punch." Arven chuckled until he look away. "I mean... they'd better. Or else I'm really up the creek." He sighed as Kora and Miraidon approached the table with the other sandwich with the Bitter Herba Mystica.
"Wait, Koraidon and Miraidon, that isn't—" Florian called out as Arven turn and look horrified.
(BGM ended)
"DON'T YOU DARE TOUCH THAT!" He ran and grabbed the sandwich. "THAT ISN'T FOR YOU!"
Renne and Florian look surprised along with their Pokemon as they eat. Though it seems Clodsire is still eating.
"Clodsire~" Clodsire cooed while Dugtrio sweatdrop.
"Trio." Dugtrio gave him a deadpan look as Clodsire tilt his head with a confusion look.
"Whoa, Arven, chill." Florian said
"Ah..." Arven trailed off and look down. "Sorry... I didn't mean to shout like that."
"It's all right. I didn't expect you to shout over a sandwich like that though." Renne said. "Koraidon and Miraidon. You can't just sniff someone else's sandwiches okay?"
"Agia..." Both Koraidon and Miraidon bow their heads in apology.
"They apologize. But. What was that all about?" Renne asked.
Arven screch his hair. "I guess I should explain." He pull out a Pokeball. "Come on out, bud." He said, and came out was a Mabosstiff, through look weak. "This is Mabosstiff. My Partner."
"Mabostiff?" Florian asked as Rotom Phone Scan it.
"Mabosstiff. The Boss Pokemon. A Dark Type. This Pokémon can store energy in its large dewlap. Mabosstiff unleashes this energy all at once to blow away enemies. Mabosstiff loves playing with children. Though usually gentle, it takes on an intimidating look when protecting its family."
(Persona 4 ost - Reverie or Persona 3 ost - Living with Determination or Super Mario Galaxy ost - Luma or Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Emotion/Arven and Mabosstiff)
"So he's your partner?" Florian asked but look sad.
"Yeah." Arven knee down and got the sandwich out. "Here you go, bud. Eat up. This sandwich should help you feel better. Nice and slow... take your time. Small bites are fine. Just chew nice and slow..." He quietly and warmly said as Mabosstiff begin to chew on the sandwich.
"Is he okay?" Renne asked, approaching and knee down. "He doesn't look so good."
"My buddy was hurt... pretty bad a while ago. He never really recovered."
"You mean potions and stuff didn't work? Have you tried the Pokemon Center?" Florian asked
Arven shook his head. "They said this wasn't any regular old injury or illness. Mabosstiff here is the only thing in the world I care about. The only thing... So, I promised that I'd make him better—whatever it takes."
"So that's the reason why you desperate search for the herbs." Renne turning to Mabosstiff.
"Yeah. I tried searching online, read books, all over and tried every cure and remedy I could find. But nothing really worked. I'd almost given up hope... That's when I found out about the Herba Mystica!"
"And that book is?"
"It's from my Dad's lab. This book is full of crazy stories and legends and things—stuff nobody usually believe. But I believe it! I think what it says is true! And according to this book, eating all five Herba Mystical can cure anything that ails you. Case in point, Mabosstiff's paw were cold as ice before he ate that last herb. But they've warmed up a little now—I'm sure they have!"
"Arven..." Florian whispered
Mabosstiff swallow the last sandwich.
"You done eating, bud?" Arven close the book and turn to him.
(BGM ended)
Mabosstiff slowly opening his eyes and then slowly getting up but fell back on the floor.
(Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance ost - Even After)
"Oh!" Renne gasped
Arven eye widen. "H-Hey! Mabosstiff! Your eyes... they're... they're opened?! Yes!" He jump up and cheered. "I did it!" Then his tears begin to come out. "It's... it's been so long since he was able to open his eyes! I was so worried... *sniff* Oh man, I—! I'm so—! I'm so glad!"
"Aw, Arven..." Floran smiled
Mabosstiff whine
"Heh... Ehehehe..." Arven wipe his tears with his sleeves. "Aw, look at him. Those fiery orange little eyes... Hard to even tell if they're open or not, but I know the difference!"
"Yeah! Those herbs really are amazing!" Floran cheered
"Yeah! I knew the book wasn't lying! Thank you Arceus!" Arven then look determinated. "I'm gonna bring Mabosstiff back to full health, I swear it!"
"And you got us to help you too!" Florian said as Renne nodded. "Just three more herbs to go!"
"In that case." Renne pull out her Rotom ARCUS Alpha and look at the map. "Since we're all the way here. We should head toward the Lurking Steel Titan located near Levincia. We could deal with the Titan near Cascarrafa but there's something we need to do before we can get cross. It will be time consuming."
"Sounds like a plan then." Arven nodded anf fist pump. "Let's find 'em—together!"
"Together!" Renne and Florian did the first pump with Arven.
"I'll go pack things up. You guys should head your way on whatever you got plan while I'll make my way over to the Lurking Steel."
"Got it. Cya there." Florian nodded as Renne and Florian recalled their Pokemon to their Pokeballs, got their bowls and plates and then begin to leave the cave.
(BGM ended)
"Ro-to-to-to-to-to." Renne's ARCUS Alpha rang and then and she answer it.
"Hello?" Renne asked
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Professor Sada and Tubo)
"Hello, Florian, Renne. This is Tubo." Professor Tubo called
"Oh hey Professor!" Florian greeted
"My sister and I detected that both Koraidon and Miraidon has regained more of its original power. While riding upon it, it seems you two should now be able to move across water."
"In other words, they can swim with ease." Renne clarified.
"Indeed. We'll be relying on you both to continue taking care of them. Until then." He said and then hang up.
(BGM ended)
"All right! Now I can catch some water Pokemon on the water!" Florian cheered
"Let's hope you don't get chew out by Gyrados." Renne said as they begin to walk out the mountain path.
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - West Province)
"So the Herba Mystical came from Area Zero... I wonder what kind of place is Area Zero?" Renne wondered.
"Good question." Florian got out Koraidon as Renne got Miraidon out and they both hop on. "It's kinda ashame that it's forbidden to even go there."
"Indeed. Which is why its mysterious. And yet... Something about Area Zero intrigues me. But also... how did Arven's Mabossitff got his injuries if that wasn't any ordinary injury."
"Hmm... We should ask Arven about it when we head to the Lurking Steel Titan." Florian said. "But right now. Let's go deal with Team Star, water Gym Badge and make our way over there and figure out what else to do over there."
"Don't forget we also need to do more of those crystals that are nearby as well. To gain extra reward."
"Yeah. Not to mention catching some new Pokemon too!" Florian agreed. "Now let's go!" He said as they took off.
Renne and Florian encounter more trainers to face in the area and defeated them, collecting their prize money as they encounter new wild Pokemon Florian catch by throwing Pokeballs at them. They go down the mountain where the Pokemon Center is. They go talk to Nurse Joy to heal their Pokemon to good health while also talking to the representative of the Pokemon League to give them the Clear Amulet.
Renne gave the amulet to Armarogue. They go around the mountains to capture and battle new Pokemon. They encounter some Gimmighouls and collected their coins and even defeating the chest form hiding in the tower.
"Okay, time to switch Pokemon." Florian said and switch Clodsire. "Later Clodsire." Then the Pokeball switch to a different one and came out Tinkatink. "Hey Tinkatink. Let's be good friends to each other." He smiled.
"Tinka!" Tinkatink nodded and raised its hammer.
They make their way to the mountain where Florian help Tinkatink battle Wild Pokemon it has an advantage over until it became strong enough. Then They found Crystal with an Eletric type with a wild Flittle as it boss. They took on the Pokemon and emerged victorious and collected the reward. Florian feed Tinkitink EXP. Candies to help level her up. They made their way down the mountain where they arrived toward Team Star Base in sight.
(BGM ended)
"There's Team Star..." Florian said.
"And look who else is there." Renne pointed to "Clive" looking around.
They hop off Mira and Koraidon and return them to their Pokeballs and approach.
"Hello, "Clive". Renne greeted.
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Clive Theme)
"Ah, it's you guys. I owe you guys for accepting me into Operation Starfall." Clive said
"So what is your reason for joining Operation Starfall, "Clive" Renne asked
"I need answers. That's all. How do I resolve this situation with Team Star... and what's causing its members' odd behaviors?"
"What do you mean?" Florian asked
"Team Star is a subject of more than a few nasty rumors swirling around the academy, you know. Some say their bullying has caused a worrying number of students to drop out of school..."
"Drop out, huh?" Renne fold her arms.
"Others say they're holed up in their bases, plotting to cause trouble for the academy. But rumors are rumors. The matter I am directly confronting is something else."
"And that would be?" Florian asked
"Their persistent truancy. They've all been skipping class for a while now..." Clive answered. "Five of them in particular—the so-called "bosses" of Team Star— haven't so much as set foot inside a classroom for over a year. And it seems the team's rank and files have recently started stirring up mischief as well. That's why I took it upon myself to issue it directly order to Team Star to disband. I informed them that should they refuse, I would have no choice but to expel all students affiliated with their team."
"I see..." Renne close their eyes.
"But I'm afraid there's been no response. And the deadline I set for them to make their choice between dissolution or expulsion is nigh upon us. So you see, when I overheard you two talking on the phone with Cassiopeia, it couldn't have come at a more crucial time..."
"I suppose that reason make sense. To be honest. I also—"
(BGM ended)
"Ro-to-to-to-to..." Florian's Rotom Phone rang as he emerge out and answered.
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Cassiopeia's Theme)
"It's Cassiopeia. Can you hear me?" Cassiopeia asked
"Urk!" Clive muttered
"We can." Florian nodded
'We'll talk about it later.' Renne whispered as Clive nodded
"All right, we're all here, Cassiopeia. What's the situation now?" Florian asked
"Team Star has been on guard ever since you two took down one of their bosses. This base won't go down as easily as the last one. Proceed with extreme caution. I'll be in touch."
"Understood." Renne nodded
"Also, were you two talking with someone just now?"
"No. No one."
"All right. Until then." Cassiopeia hang up as Florian's Rotom Phone flew back into his pocket
(BGM ended)
"Ready, Renne?" Florian asked
"Ready. You got the perfect Pokemon for this?" Renne asked
"Yep. Lucky, one Pokemon I'm going to have to train." Florian nodded as they approached the base camp where two grunts waiting for them
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Team Star Encounter)
"Whoa, whoa! Hold up! You!" A Female grunt said
"Up ahead's the base of operation for Team Star's Dark crew. The Segin Squad is what we are."
"That's right! And we don't take kindly to some random kids sniffing around out turf."
"If you don't wanna get into trouble with us, we suggest you keep walking away amigos."
"Oh that won't be necessary." Renne shook her head. "I assume you two would be aware of who we are."
"Who you are?" The female grunt and raised an eyebrow. "Wait a minute... You wouldn't happen to be Florian and Renne, right?"
"Well, at least our reputation precedes us." Florian casually wraps his arms over his head.
"Ah, shit! You're the punks who declared war on us!" The male grunt grumbled.
"Ugh, who gives a shit to who they are. They're not gettin' though. Why don't you two buzz off or get thrashed by me in battle, kids. What'll it be?" Female grunt asked
"Here's also another object. Get beaten by us." Florian suggest.
"Cocky, aren't you? OooH! I really can't stand sassy kids! All right, prepare to get eat the dirt!" She pull out a Pokeball.
(BGM paused)
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Team Star Grunt Battle)
"I'll take over, Renne." Florian said to her.
"Don't keep a lady waiting." Renne winked as Florian got a Pokeball out.
The female grunt form the Team Star signature.
"Murkrow, go!" She throw her Pokeball.
"Go Tinkatink!" Florian throw his Pokeball as both Pokemon came out of their Pokeballs.
"Tiink!"
"Murk!"
"Murkow, use Wing Attack!"
"Dodge and use Draining Kiss" Florian asked.
Murkrow flew with glowing swings to slapped Tinkatink but she dodge and then used Draining kiss on the forehead and knock Murkrow away.
"Night Slash!" Female grunt yelled
"Slam!" Florian yelled
"Murkrow!" Murkrow's eyes glow bright pink and body surrounded by purple aura and shoot a beam toward Tinkatink who jump and ram toward and then she swing down her hammer and slam Murkrow down on the floor.
(BGM ended)
(Resuming Ream Star Grunt)
"Murrrk..." Murkrow groaned as eyes swirling
"Gnnnugh!" Female grunt yelled and throwing a tandrum. "Are you freaken' kiddin' me?! Murkrow, returned!" She recalled Murkrow. "How could you possible be so strong?! Oh screw this! They're your problem now! Finish up here for me will ya, bud?" She did her Team Star pose. "Hasta la vistaaaaaar!" then ran off inside the base.
(BGM ended)
"My, she quite the lively one isn't she?" Renne asked
"Yeah, she's new to the team actually." The Male grunt nodded. "I might have to chat with her about the attitude." He sighed. "Well, I better go into the base now and give the rest of the squad the heads-up. We'll come at you two at full force if you step foot inside, so you might wanna consider turning tail."
Florian shook his head. "Nope. That won't be an option."
"Then best of luck to you, amigos! Hasta la vistaaar!" Then the grunt headed inside.
"Ro-to-to-to-to"
"Ah." Florian got out his Rotom Phone and he answer it. "Florian speaking."
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Cassipeia's Theme)
"I see you taken care of the guards. Nice work."
"How'd know?" Florian asked
'Hm, as I thought. Cassiopeia must be nearby to have seen that.' Renne thought.
"Not important. What's important is that because is Team Star's Dark crew— the Segin Squad. Their boss, Giacomo, pretty much runs the whole of Team Star, and also produced that wild soundtrack of their himself."
"Ah, so we're facing the "brians" and the musical composer to the team." Renne mused.
"Got to warn you, however, he's pretty sharp. Even our declaration of war won't have ruffled him in the slightest. His plan is probably to wear you down with a wave of grunts, then finish you two off himself."
"So letting the minions do the dirty work until making the prey vulnerable for the blow. It's a classic strategy."
"No use trying to outthink strategic types like him. Bring him down with a head-on attack! Just keep on defeating as many Pokemon as you can until the big man himself shows up."
"Sounds like a plan. We wouldn't have to worry about a think either." Florian nodded. "Our Pokemon have become stronger for the past few days. All we got to do is the usual force him out in the open by defeating many Pokemon they have."
"I respect your confidence. I'm looking forward to see you prove them right." Cassiopeia said. "Right the bell on the gate once you're ready to kick off this phase of the operation. It's time to wipe the Segin Squad off the map!"
"Understood!" Both Renne and Florian nodded as Cassiopeia hang up.
(BGM ended)
"Psychic Pokemon have a major disadvantage against Dark Types. Their moves are invulnerable to them. I would suggest you use Fairy, Fighting and Bug-Type Pokemon for this." Renne advised
"Not to worry. I got the perfect Pokemon for this." Florian nodded as he approached the bell and rang it.
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Team Star Base Raid)
The gate open and they approached inside.
*beeeeeep* *krrrrtzt!*
"Two kids lurked out beating one of our sister squads, and now they think they can take us on! Time to give them the boot, gang! Let's show this gate-crashers what Team Star can do! And if you're listening, gate-crashers, know this! Unless you beat 30 of our Pokemon in 10 minutes, our boss won't lift a finger to deal with the likes of you!"
"Likes of us, huh?" Renne fold her arm. "Let's get this over with." She got out her Pokeballs. "Luxio, Glaceon, Ivysaur!"
"Tinkatink, Pawmot, Gallade!" Florian call out his Pokemon and each pokemon came out.
"Go!" Renne and Florian yelled as their Pokemon let out a war cry.
Team Stars' Dark Pokemon are Sandile, Pawiard, Sableye, Sneasel, and Nymble. Gallade used Sacred Blade as he slashed Sneasel, Nymble, and Pawniard while Tinkatink took down Sableeye with Draining Kiss. Pawmoi used Sparks to tackle Sableye, Pawiard and Numble. Glaceon used Ice Beam against number of Sandile, Sableye, and Pawiard. Luxio use Discharge and took down a group of Sneasels, Nymbles, Sableyes, and Pawniard while Sandile are ineffective. That's when Ivysaur took them out with Razer Leaf.
Team Star grunts keep throwing every Dark Pokemon they had, but it was soon overwhelm by Renne and Florian's Pokemon strength.
(BGM ended)
"They're way above our level! We've gotta get the boss!" The Grunt exclaimed and then ran off to the Boss's tent. "Boss! They're too strong!"
"So they're that tough, huh?" Giacomo asked. "Get the Starmobile, ready."
Renne and Florian approached the center as they heard a car mobile running. They turn and see two grunts pull the ropes.
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Team Star Boss Battle Theme)
The certain were moved and the Starmobile revealed. It begin to move, rotate around Renne and Florian and their Pokemon. Giacomo step up on top of the stage and gave a smirk.
"So you're Giacomo?" Florian asked
"The one and only. And you two must be the party crashers who managed to take down Mela's squad. Renne and Florian, was it?" Giacomo close his laptop. "Honestly, you shock me to see you took done Mela. But don't think the same will do me and my team." He spread his arm. "Here in my turf, I'm the DJ Vice! This is my concert. I gotta keep the place running with the vibe, yeah? It's nice to meet the two of you and all.. and I gotta say. I like our pretty gate-crasher over there."
Renne giggled. "Consider me flattered."
"But how about we skip straight to your outro?"
"Stright from the get-go, huh?" Florian asked
"You know it. Don't worry—I'll play you a sick requiem as you crush and burn."
"All right, but don't blame us for changing your tune." Florian said. "Renne, leave this to me."
"Have at it." Renne nodded and then step away with her Pokemon.
"Tinkatink, you ready?"
"Tink..." Tinkitink gulped.
"It's okay. I gotcha." Florian smiled
Tinkatink nodded. "Tink!"
"Then let's get this party starteeeeeeed!"
The DJ of Team Star - Giacomo
Giacomo got out his Pokeball. "Go Pawniard!" He throw and came out Pawniard
"Paa!"
"Tinkatink, use Rock Smash!"
"Dodge and use Metal Claw!"
Tinkatink swing his hammer Pawniard who dodge and then let out Metal Claw slash attacks, pushing Tinkatink back a but. Tinkatink then used Metal Claw and slash Pawniard away.
"Use Assurance!" Giacomo yelled
"Rock Smash!" Florian yelled.
Pawniard charge for a clam attack using his head but Tinkatink block with her hammer and then slam down with Rock Smash which is super effective.
"Pawniard, knock that hammer off Tinkatink's hand!"
Pawniard kick Tinkatink's hand and then swing his arm as Tinkatink block until hisarm it, causing Tinkatink to panicked and then knocked away with a kick.
"Tinkatink, you okay?" Florian asked
"Tiiiiiink!" Tinkaink is crying without its hammer.
"It's okay, you'll get your hammer back! Just focus on the battle and go for it!" Florian yelled.
"Usee Scary Face!"
"Close your eyes and use Draining kiss!"
Pawniard used Scary Face but Tinktink close her eyes as Florian command and then ran toward Pawniard.
"Use Metal Claw!" Giacomo yelled
"Open your eyes and dodge it!" Florian yelled
Pawniard slash Pawniard who jump openhead, open her eyes and use Draining Kiss to drain his HP. Pawniard fell to his knees as Tinkitink got her hammer.
"Tinkiiii!" Tinkatink raised her hammer with tears of joy.
"All right! I told you you'll get it back when focus on the battle!" Florian smirked.
Tinkatink turn and then gave Pawniard a pissed off look.
"Pawk!?" Pawniard flinched
"Oh dear, she's not happy." Renne mused
Tinkatink lung with hammer glowing pink and swing down on Pawniard's head, then swing upward and then spin around and slam the hammer on Pawniard's guts, knocking him toward the Starmobile with his eyes swirling.
"Oooh! Brutal!" Florian laughed
"Funny you should say that. It's called Britual Swing." Rotom said
"Pawniard, returned!" Giacomo recalled Pawniard. "Don't think this is over yet! The show is just getting started! Time to turn up the tempo!"
Revaroom then let out a roar.
Florian got out his Tera Orb. "Tinkatink, let's go!" He gather Tera energy and then throw it over Tinkatink who was encase with Tera energy and gain the Fairy Type Tera Jewel.
"Tiiiiiink!"
Revavroom used Metal Sound as an errie screech affected Tinkatink's hearing, tweaking special defense.
"Tinkatink, Fairy Wind!" Florian yelled
"Tiiinkatink!" Tinkatink released a strong swing with sparkling dust that struck Revavroom
Revavroom then begin to ram toward Tinkatink but jump and then used Rock Smash. Revavroom shake Tinkatink off and then used Swift Attack. Tinkatink took reasonable damage and then ran toward and use Draining Kiss to regain some health it lost. Revaroom then use Wicked Torque by ramming, knocking Tinkatink in the air. Tinkatink recovered and use Fairy Wind and deal s strong blow against the Starmobile. Tinkatink landed as Revavroom used Snarl and shoot multiple purple rings toward Tinkatink.
Tinkatink dodged and ran up, using Slam Attack. Revaroom used Snarl again and knock Tinkatink away.
"Use Fairy Wind!" Florian yelled
"Tiiinkatink!" Tinkatink summon and blew a powerful Fairy Wind that struck on Revavroom who got really wild up.
"All right, Revavroom, Snarl! Giacomo yelled as Revavroom roared and shoot a large beam toward Tinkatink who was knock away.
"Tinkatink!" Florian yelled
"Tiiiinka..." Tinkatink getting back on her feet and regaining the battle but panted.
"Tinkatink, are you feeling okay?"
"Tink...Tink... TINKAAAAA!" tTinkatink then roared and it begin to evolved.
"Whoa!"
"What?" Giacomo exclaimed as Tinkatink then evolve into Tinkatuff.
"Tinkatuuuff!"
"Tinkatink, you evolve!" Florian cheered and then smirk. "All right! Finish this battle with Rock Smash!"
"TIIIINK!" Tinkatuff lung toward Revavroom and launch a powerful Rock Smash on the Engine, causing some explosion that knock it away.
(BGM ended)
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Team Star Boss Defeat)
"Nnghh! Giacomo winched as the Starmobile begin to break into pieces. "The Starmobile... no..." He look in horror. "Guess... that's that..."
(BGM ended)
A Year and a half ago...
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Team Star Flashback)
"Guess that's that." Giacomo nodded his head, looking at his laptop.
"What's up, Giacomo?" Ortega approach with Eri, Mela and Atticus. "Did something happen?"
"The big boss just wanted to take on some stuff... So we had a chat and settled on a few plans."
"A few plans"? Like, for what?" Mela asked
"Operation Star, first of all. And also... a new code of conduct for the team. You know how tons of new members have joined up recently? Well, we figured we gotta make some team rules—"like a code—so we'll all be on the same page."
"Nice!" Eri nodded. "You'll come up with a great code for us, won't you, Giacomo?"
Giacomo sighed. "Hah, no thanks. Waay too much pressure. I mean, yeah, I used to be president of the student council. But you know everyone ended up hating me after that, right?"
Mela nodded. "'Course we know. You forced a ton of stuffy rules on everyone, and they wouldn't take it. We got some other nerd to replace you after, like, five minutes."
"I cannot help but concur..." Atticus agreed. "Male students" hair must stray no further than 1.8 inches below the nap" and so forth...Your rules were vexation made manifest!"
Giacomo nodded "My point exactly! So you'll all agree that I shouldn't be let anywhere near this new code."
"But you always know what's best for the team, Giacomo!" Ortega told him. "You look out for us!"
"You've earned our trust many times over. Without you, Team Star just wouldn't work." Eri agreed.
"That stuck-up student council prex isn't who you are anymore, man. A code written by the Giacomo I'm lookin' at now... I'd follow that any day." Mela said
"As would I!" Atticus nodded
Ciacomo chuckled. "Alright, all right, thanks for the ego boost, everyone. I'll do it... I'll write up the darn code."
(BGM ended)
End of Flashback...
"I did the best I could..." Giacomo sighed. "I wrote the code myself, and there's no goin' back on it now. My days as a boss are over." He pull out the Star Badge. "Here's my Star Badge."
Florian takes it.
"Here." Giacomo offer his hand. "Let's give this a good handshake.
Florian smiled. "Sure." He take his hand and they both shake it while Florian Rotom Phone take a picture as Renne casually smiled next to him.
"Here. I'll also give you this TM, too. You earned it fair 'n' square." He handed the TM to Florian and Renne.
(Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ost - Emotion/Arven and Mabosstiff)
Giacomo sighed. "Never thought the party will end like this. Both of your Pokemon are crazy strong."
"Well, we did train ours fairly and compassion." Renne said. "And of course, a few tips advice from friends and from the academy."
"Oh yeah? So you two are having fun?"
"Of course! We're both having a blast."Florian smiled
"No kiddin'..."
Clive step up. "Sorry to interrupt, but are you Giacomo?"
"Whoa-ho! Wasn't expecting a giant pompadour to make a guest appearance today." Giacomo comment, causing Renne to giggled. "You get a Quaxwell to style that up for ya?"
"Huh! I never thought of it like that before!" Florian admit.
"I'm just after a quick word. Would you mind?" Clive asked
Giacomo nodded "Sure. I can tell it's gonna be somethin' annoying, but I guess I'm newly freed up for time."
"Thanks. I'll get straight to it. It seems all of you in Team Star are headed for expulsion if you keep up your current activities. So why don't you break up the team and start attending class at the academy again?"
Giacomo raised an eyebrow. "That's what you wanna know?"
"I also want to know something." Renne said. "That Starmobile you guys have and this Team Star business. From the looks of it, everyone here is...don't seem to be the people as people think they are. I want to know more about Team Star then what the rumors says."
"Well, as it happens, we're actually waitin' on a pal... though we don't know if they'll be comin' back."
"A pal?" Florian asked "Who's your friend?"
"They're only the strongest boss in all of Team Star! Like how there's the Top Champion who's the absolute number-one Trainer, y'know? They're the ones who invited us other bosses to form the team. We call 'em the "big boss."
"So the Big Boss is the true leader of Team Star, while you and the other bosses are the bigwigs." Renne mused. 'Not exactly like Ouroboros but...'
"And where is this big boss of yours now?" Clive asked
"Wouldn't we like to know. We haven't heard from 'em in, I dunno... must be a year and a half now." Giacomo answered. "We thought that if we kept Team Star going, then they'd get back in touch one day. But the teachers keep pressin' us to call it quits, and we get party crashes like you guys..." Then he sighed. "Maybe the big boss did didtch us... They were talkin' about breakin' up the team before and all."
"They did?" Florian asked. "Is everyone, including your Big Boss that important to you?"
"Heh. Is the sky blue?" Giacomo smirked with a thumps up. "Let me put it in words you eggheads at the academy might understand. They're my greatest treasure."
"Greatest treasure..." Florian whispered.
"As for the Starmobile. The other boss I know created them. If you wanna know more about them, ask the Fairy Crew." Giamoco then turn around. "Well, I better get going. Oh and... you guys want to be careful too. Recently, some Pokemon Thieves called themselves Team Rocket stole our Pokemon but we managed to take them back."
"Team Rocket?" Clive asked
"Don't know about those guys, but as odd as they are with a talking Meowth, you should be careful. They're bad news." He then took off.
Renne and Florian look at each other and nodded.
"We'll go head out, now." Renne said
"Right. Take care now." Clive waved goodbye as they all leave the base.
(BGM ended)
"Ro-to-to-to-to."
Florian's Rotom Phone called as Rotom Phone emerged from pocket and then answered
"Florian, Renne, it's me." Cassiopeia said. "I take it Giacomo;s Star Badge is now in your possession?"
"Yeah. We got them in hand." Florian nodded
"I see. Without Giacomo as their boss, the Segin Squad is pretty much done for."
"Yes." Renne fold her arms.
"... Giacomo..."
"Cassiopeia?" Florian called out, looking sad.
"Sorry, I got distracted for a second there again..."
"You really have a good history with them, don't you?" Renne asked
"..." Cassiopeia said nothing. "Now, about your reward. I'll transfer some LP over to your Phone as promised. Give the other half to Renne."
Rotom Phone received 120000 LP and split half of it to Renne.
"Use these new TMs to strengthen your Pokemon even further. I'll have my supply unit rep meet you shortly to deliver some bonus materials, too."
"Cassiopeia, wait." Renne said
"Hm?"
"Before you go, do you know the name Team Rocket?"
"Team Rocket? Not that I'm aware of. Why?"
"Well Team Rocket came by earlier and stole their Pokemon." Florian answered
"What?!"
"But they got them back in the end."
" I see... I'll look into Team Rocket. Thank you for the heads up." Cassiopeia then hang up.
"That's the second time they were feeling remorse." Renne said
"Yeah. Guess Cassiopeia really was close with Team Star if they feel sad about the bosses's defeat." Florian nodded.
A few minutes later...
"H-Hello." Penny came in
"Oh hey Penny!" Florian smiled. "Nice to see you again."
"You... too I suppose." Penny said until Koraidon and Miraidon came out of their Pokeballs.
(Persona Q ost - Dangerous Pair)
"Agrias!" Both Koraidon and Miraidon roared happily.
"Gah!" Penny winched. "What the heck!?" as the two of them kick Penny's face. "Hey, stop that!"
"Aww, they like you." Florian chuckled.
"D-Don't just stand there! Help meeee!"
Renne chuckled. "All right you two, that's enough." She said as Koraidon and Miraidon stop linking Penny and then lay down.
"Ugggh... Blech!" Penny shivered. "I'm all covered in drooled What even ARE those Pokemon?"
"Let's just say they're a... rare breed." Renne wink. "But we apologize. We didn't expect they would pop out."
"Yeah. They only like to pop out when it involve sandwiches."
"Agria?" Both Koraidon and Miraidon got their attention.
"No we didn't make any sandwiches today." Florian aid
"Agia..." Both of them frown
Penny sweatdrop. "I... see... Anyway, here's your reward." She handed over lots of Pokemon materials. So... Florian, and Renne... right? Since the two of you are part of Operation Starfall battle unit, can I ask you two something?"
"What is it?" Florian asked
(BGM ended)
"What do you think of Team Star?" Penny asked
"Hmm..." Florian rub his chin. "I guess I should say they're a pretty strong bunch."
"Agreed. They're strong little misfits, but... they're an all-right group." Renne agreed.
"Interesting..." Penny whispered. "You know, some of the rumors say Team Star wasn't always a bunch of delinquents. Most of them used to be victims of bullying or something I just found it hard to interact with people..."
"Really?" Florian asked. "This is news to us."
"Yeah. Where did you hear this rumor?" Renne asked
"Um.. awhile back I guess?" Penny shrug. "But then these misfits and outsiders found each other and banded together to form Team Star. All they wanted to do was push back against the bullies they couldn't face alone..."
"Face alone, huh?" Renne fold her arms. "How do you know that?"
"By... un... hacking into other students' social media accounts. I learn a few things back then."
"I see..."
"I also found talk about some secret mastermind behind the five bosses—someone who recruited them to the team in the first place..."
That matches up what Giacomo said.' Renne thought.
"Hm." Penny rub her throat. "I don't normally talk this much. Now my throat kinda hurts."
"You haven't been talking much, have you?" Florian asked
Penny shook her head. "Well... good luck— with taking down the other bases and stuff." Then she took off.
"Let's head to Cascarrafa." Florian said as Renne nodded.
"Miraidon, Koraidon." Renne called out as the two Pokemon yawned and then got on riding mode.
They hop on and took off.
Two objectives done and now for a Gym battle on the sea. You know, I'm confused about how a Water Gym would be somewhere near the desert. Does anyone else think so too?