Cecilia first history class
This and bio class will explain this world; this 1one has an extra story.
Pokemon is not mine
"Oh, I see we have new students with us. My name is Angelica Raifort," the woman said. She appeared to be in her thirties, with half-square glasses over gray eyes, purple hair tied up in a high ponytail, and dark skin. She was wearing a denim shirt with red flaps and blue denim pants. "I will be the one to impart the knowledge of the past into your mind."
'What does the past hide? What can we discern from what had been left behind?' was the last thing Cecilia's maternal grandmother had said to her before dying. Cecilia never cared for the past as a younger girl, as it had already happened and seemed irrelevant to her then. That changed after the flare incident in Kalos.
""History is a beautiful thing, truly splendid. Our ancestors' lives throughout history forged the path to our present," Raifort said. "The first topic of the class is the most mysterious location in Paldea - the Great Crater, also known, as all are aware, as Area Zero."
' That place is a big deal,' Cecilia thought.
"The crater is located in the very heart of our region." Raifort continued, "The inside is what actually is called Area Zero, and thanks to geological strata and meteorological composition, research has revealed that the crater is over one million years old."
"Wow," the students exclaimed. Nemona even looked at Cecilia in awe. Cecilia wondered if the other girl had to retake the class or just took it to be near her.
"It has long been believed that something resides at the bottom of the mysterious crater," their teacher continued as if she didn't hear the class. "Ah, perfect timing, young Cecilia. Answer me this question: what is believed to rest in the depths of Area Zero?"
Cecilia was startled as she looked up from writing down the necessary information. "It's some kind of treasure, I believe," she said as she had read 'Area Zero hidden treasure' before.
"That's correct. You're quite clever. Surprisingly, you did your homework before coming to class," Raifort smirked. "Some believe that a treasure more valuable than anything dreamed of in our world rests at the bottom of the crater. However, those are just dreams, as a lab has been set up at the same depths." She sighed as if the mystery had no longer held value.
'Turo must be stationed at that lab.' Cecilia nodded to herself.
"Before I continue, you should all know that unless you have official permission or business in the Great Crater and Area Zero, it is off-limits," Raifort said sternly. She scowled at the fact that an ancient area was forbidden to most people. "Foolish children who dream of adventure and treasure shouldn't go gallivanting off to Area Zero. If anyone could investigate the crater, I would have been the first down there." She wanted to go down there, but the barrier prevented her.
'I wonder if I can get Turo to authorize a visit.' Cecilia thought she could do that or ask Arven, the professor's son, to do it.
"Now, just a bit more before I move on to the next topic. While my main focus will be on Paldean history, I will also touch on the history of other regions if the class topic is relevant. Around 20,000 years ago in Galar, a meteorite fell somewhere in the region. The exact location is unknown, but some sources suggest it landed near Hammerlock," Raifort explained.
While most of the class was in awe, Cecilia felt uneasy. She wasn't looking forward to learning about any part of Kalos' history, especially over 3000 years ago.
"Meteorites have been falling throughout history; it's possible that one even formed the Great Crater. They are found from Galar to Unova and beyond," Raifort explained. "Pokémon also seem to be found and formed from those meteors after entering our planet's atmosphere. There are various theories about why this happens. For example, some believe that the Pokémon mutates upon entering the atmosphere or even sometime after, similar to the dragon in the Unovan tale of the twin princes."
Thankfully, the bell rang at that moment. Cecilia wondered if this class would be unsettling and hoped to drop it after choosing her path.
"Oh, that time already? One gets lost when retelling the past," Raifort sighed, disappointed. "That ends today's class. We will unravel the enigmas of history next time." Cecilia made sure to be the first out of the room.
Cecilia found it odd that she was conversing with her history teacher in the staff room. Still, she realized that her history teacher was the right person to ask if she wanted to learn about the past. She wondered if Ms. Raifort covered family history, especially in ancient kingdoms.
"You're Cecilia Rastus from class 1-A," Raifort said, noticing Cecilia nearby. "Your conduct in my class and your answer have piqued my interest. You are quite an interesting student. Tell me, if given the chance, would you pursue old or new things?"
"It will depend on what it is," Cecilia said. "Also, do you mean objects?"
"Interesting. If I'm reading your answer right, it is both." Raifort said, "Interesting, indeed. Objects more than anything as they have lived through history and finding how they fit is the exciting part."
Cecilia nodded. "So, you're interested in items like family crests and why they were lost or passed down," she said. She knew she had to be crafty in her response to prevent her teacher from realizing she was being used.
"Indeed, although it depends on the crest's age," Raifort said, trying not to look like a Gimmighoul who had found a stash of coins. "It's, say, 200 years or older."
'Thank you, Arceus. I believe what I'm looking into is old enough.' Cecilia thought, "I still need to do some research to be sure."
"Of course, it never hurts to get the facts right; running blindly never works," Raifort agreed. "Yes, this one may be useful to me. Ah, disregard that. I was thinking out loud." She put on a smile that anyone but Cecilia would fall for.
'I have my eye on you, Raifort,' Cecilia thought, not showing she suspected her teacher of anything nefarious. "I will find you once I am done."
"Vary, well, I did enjoy our conversation. You have my thanks, Cecilia."