Day 1 [Video/Action for New Berk Town]

[notchinese]

[Hello Network, its been a while since you've last seen this girl. She may look a little different than you may remember her. Maybe a little older, a slightly different wardrobe or a look on her face that actually looks content in god knows how long. Other than that, she practically looks the same that she did months ago. Only problem is, however...]

...God, this is all weird. Out of the Ishiyama kids to throw into a video game, the non-gamer one is the one that gets chosen. Terrific. Sounds like something from a cliche kid's book...

[Yeah, she has no memory of being in Johto. Bummer.]

So am I supposed to just travel around and collect gym badges just like in the games and earn my ticket home? I read the Rule book and the Trainer Tips and it didn't say it was neither possible or impossible. [A beat.] Actually, I don't think it mentioned anything about badges at all. Has anyone gotten all badges and something amazing happen to them yet?

[Something seems to have caught the girl's attention when she looked down. She bends down and holds up a Cyndaquil in one of her hands while trying to hand the Pokegear in the other. The pokemon seemed confused and was even sniffing its trainer, much to Yumi's disgust.]

Also, any pointers on how to take care one of these...um, things? It spent the last five minutes just sniffing around and...not really giving much of a reaction-

[As if on cue, fire erupted from the Cyndaquil's back, frightening the girl.]

OH CRA--

[Yumi drops both the pokemon and the pokegear, ending the feed.]

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[throw_stone]

[Ramza had just been browsing the network - he's been a bit tired, taking care of the house.

But when he gets to this broadcast, his side of the feed is just filled with a shrill bird scream. And a certain Skarmory - Overwing - is trying to nose past Ramza.]

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[notchinese]

[After managing to not get herself or her clothes burned by her Cyndaquil's butt flame, Yumi was checking any messages she may have received. Sure it was weird asking strangers for advice but hey, does she have any choice?

One message seemed definitely weird though. Was that a bird made of metal?]

...Hello?

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[throw_stone]

Hello!
[Ramza is sitting upright and stable now. And Overwing is now giving a slight hiss-like sound.]
I apologize for Overwing - I've not seen a reaction like that from them before. Welcome to the land of Pokemon?

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[notchinese]

[Yumi could only freeze up at the mention of the name "Overwing". Is it just a complete coincidence that someone's bird was named after her Lyoko vehicle or was this a complete wacko dream she's having?

She's just gonna go with option 1. Overwing doesn't sound too of an uncommon name, right?]

It sounds like its seen a ghost or something...and thanks?

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[usedswift]

Yumi! You're back!

[Cue this girl with a massive Arcanine at her side, beaming at the camera.]

It's so good to see you! What was it like at home? I have two of your Pokémon, I'll send them back as soon as I get back to a PC! How're you feeling?

[It hasn't quite registered that she doesn't remember. Also that she has a different starter. That should be a hint.]

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[notchinese]

[Back? Back from where?]

[Wait, is she one of those vanishing trainers she's heard from that other guy? She's been here before and apparently made friends? Just how many people and pokemon did she befriended here? Oh god, she hasn't felt this bad since she almost made William turn to the dark side. Again.]

[How was going to break it to her?]

I'm really sorry but...who are you?

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[usedswift]

What?

[Give her a second, she hasn't had anyone come back who's not a ninja and would know her anyway.]

You mean you don't remember...?

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[aheroofjustice]

(Cue surprised look on Sayaka's face; she hadn't talked with this girl at all last time she was here -possibly- but she was sure the face looked familiar somehow.)

...Everything okay? Need some help with your Pokemon? Have you been here before?

(Sayaka Miki, hero of justice! Or Puella Magi in training without a mentor, your choice.)

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[notchinese]

[Yumi's response comes up a moment later after making sure her situation was under control. Somewhat.]

Yeah yeah, everything's all fine. Making sure Firebutt here didn't burn down the town. I think I have everything under control.

[She may be biting off more than she can chew with that statement.]

...I haven't been here before. [Or so she thinks.] Why do you ask?

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[aheroofjustice]

(Sayaka can't help but laugh a little at that; did she really call her own Pokémon by that name?!)

No offense, but doesn't really look like it from here! Welcome to Johto, or whatever region you're in right now. I'm Miki Sayaka, but you can call me Sayaka.

(She blinks for a moment or two before answering.) Pretty sure I've noticed some of your Network posts a few times months ago.

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[belphe]

....did someone tell you that earning all of the badges was how one leaves?

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[notchinese]

No. From what I know of the pokemon games, you're supposed to collect all of them? I thought it made sense we'd get to leave afterwards.

Am I wrong?

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[belphe]

I haven't heard from the gamemaster whatsoever to say one way or another...

But I've heard at least one person on the network report having gotten every badge and I believe they're still here.

...whereas someone I know more personally only had one and disappeared back to his proper fragment for nearly a month.

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[believeit]

[WAS THAT--]

Yumi?!

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[notchinese]

Depends who's asking.

[Give her a reason to trust you, Blondie.]

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[believeit]

It's me, Naruto y'know! [Come on you should recognise him!]

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[fairycircle]

Well, yes to collecting badges, but from what I remember, nothing happens when one gets all the badges.

[Cheria taps her chin in thought - then there's FIRE kgfjddjlk]

Yikes, careful! Cyndaquil don't really have full control over their fire yet! [If I remember right, my memory is so fuzzy still 8(]

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[notchinese]

[Thankfully Yumi didn't receive any burn marks from the Cyndaquil's flame but she may have a new budding fear of fire now.]

You'd think they would come with a warning label in case this happens... [Just a big fat 'BEWARE OF FIRE' tattooed all over their body.]

But collecting all the badges does nothing? Really?

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[fairycircle]

When it gets older, it'll be able to support fire on it's back more easily.. so I think that is supposed to be the warning. [She gives a small laugh, but shakes her head.]

Yeah, there are a lot of people who have been here for a while that have the badges and all it does is get them a ticket to a nice cruise.

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[sitdownbecider]

[AJ can't help but chuckle. It seems that Yumi's met her pokemon. Applejack remembers having a similar reaction when she first arrived.

Though, the way she's talking, it doesn't seem like she remembers anything. It's a shame, but now there's an opportunity to make new memories. She'll just have to guide her back to where she used to be.]

You should probably try not t'startle a Cyndaquil like that, Sugarcube. They're real skittish fellas.

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[notchinese]

You do have a point. If I was suddenly handled by some stranger, I'd be scared out of my mind too.

[Though little did Yumi know, her Cyndaquil was more angry than scared. Having a cute face hides that.]

Do they stay like this when they gro-- I mean, evolve?

[sitdownbecider]

Can't say for sure, never trained one m'self. I reckon he'll get better as he grows up, though.

More late tags? I think so

[ghostpepper]

Yumi?! You've been gone for so long! Are you alright?

[Oh look, Kushina remembers you and hasn't noticed anything's wrong yet.]

itsk bro

[notchinese]

[Oh great, more people who know her. Just how did she meet everyone?]

Um, yes mam. Thank you for asking?

[ghostpepper]

[...Ma'am? Does she look that old?! Momentary panic. And then she checks that post again. Oh no... It's like what everyone said happened with her. Reactions from "wait you knew me but I don't remember you" kind of stick to a person.]

...You don't remember me this time, do you? Just call me Kushina, okay?

As for the fire-back animal, prepare to maybe lose some hair on your arms until it can control the flare-ups. Or until it evolves. ...Maybe after the second time. [Guess who learned the hard way. :3c]