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How To Write Essays 101 • Today at 3:11 AM
IM SCREAMING
smol brain of a metagross • Today at 3:11 AM
THERES AN EEVEELUTION WE DIDNT KNOW ABOUT
Sir Poliwag • Today at 3:11 AM
jigglypuff variant?! misdreavus variant?! AM I DREAMING? IS THIS A FEVER DREAM? actually no one answer that, i don't want to wake up from this
kamkam • Today at 3:11 AM
Y'all must not be done reading the paper yet. Keep going. Your brains are gonna explode from all the new Pokemon and information in a bit.
Sleep Deprived Student G • Today at 3:11 AM
I stayed up late to read it like a hundred times over and I have zero regrets. I will happily fail my exams tomorrow.
kamkam • Today at 3:11 AM
Ha, I graduated the other day so… no penalty for me!
Sleep Deprived Student G • Today at 3:11 AM
Lucky bastard.
Wooper Blooper • Today at 3:11 AM
LOL look at all of us. We're staying up late to discuss the "Pokevengers Research Paper" and cursing left and right. Surprised a mod hasn't yelled at us yet.
kamkam • Today at 3:11 AM
There are no better words to use, my good fellow. We're all in similar states of shock here.
Gimme more research funding • Today at 3:12 AM
Excuse my language, but HOLY FUCK I WAS RIGHT ALL THOSE WEEKS AGO! My guesses about Alolan Ninetales and Grimmsnarl's typings turned out to be true. Boy, did that message age well! Exams Have Mercy can you please pin this message way back when that I linked?
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Gimme more research funding • Today at 3:12 AM
Bless your soul. :pray:
Exams Have Mercy (Mod) • Today at 3:12 AM
No problem, I gotchu. Gives me a chance to pop into this convo and say REGIONAL VARIANTS! REGIONAL VARIANTS! at the top of my lungs.
Bulba Bulba • Today at 3:12 AM
I hope there's a regional variant of Bulbasaur somewhere out there… I would just faint on the spot…
hushbubble • Today at 3:12 AM
OMA the new Pokemon are so cute I want to cry! I keep replaying the attached videos over and over again.
Bulba Bulba • Today at 3:12 AM
Which one are you talking about? Cuz I'm gonna be real with you, they're ALL CUTE.
hushbubble • Today at 3:12 AM
Galarian Ponyta!
Wooper Blooper • Today at 3:12 AM
NO! ALOLAN VULPIX IS CUTER!
Sleep Deprived Student G • Today at 3:12 AM
You're both wrong! Swirlix is the best!
Exams Have Mercy (Mod) • Today at 3:12 AM
…Do you think it's edible? :drool:
Sleep Deprived Student G • Today at 3:12 AM
…You monster. Get another mod in here, this one is eyeing Swirlix like it's actual Arceus damned food.
Abrakadabra • Today at 3:13 AM
Ahhhhh, I'm late to the party. I literally slept the whole day because I was dead tired from pulling all nighters for a week, and OF COURSE I missed my alarm. Still reading the paper but… are these Pokemon ALL from outside the Kinjoh Area?
Extroverted Introvert • Today at 3:13 AM
Yep.
Scholar of the Ages • Today at 3:13 AM
Yep.
Abrakadabra • Today at 3:13 AM
What the hell! How come we're not racing out to discover the regions they came from then?
Serperior Academic • Today at 3:13 AM
Because it's hard to find feasible sea and air routes, duh? Think about it, you got wild Pokemon who've claimed the vast seas and skies as their territories, and a lot of them are old and very strong.
Extroverted Introvert • Today at 3:13 AM
Yeah, it's why even airplane travel between regions is risky sometimes. You never know when a powerful wild bird is gonna get annoyed from sharing air space and decide to fuck you over.
How To Write Essays 101 • Today at 3:13 AM
Can't we just send the Blackthorns out on exploration duty then? With their flock of Dragonite or something? They could circle the globe real quick and find all these new regions and Pokemon.
Scholar of the Ages • Today at 3:14 AM
I mean this politely, but you must not be from Johto. At the risk of getting a warning from mods for straying off topic into political matters… allow me to explain.
1. The Blackthorns care about consolidating power WITHIN Indigo's boundaries the most. They're the oldest family here, and they revel in that.
2. Hate to break it to you, but not every Dragonite can go whoosh! at the speed of sound as soon as they evolve. Neither can any other Pokemon species that's capable of traveling that fast. You gotta actually train them like crazy, so it's limited only to Elite trainers.
3. We have better things to worry about here in Kanto-Johto right now (aka Team Rocket).
4. They would still need to find feasible air routes like we previously mentioned. Fearsome Dragonite or not, there are Pokemon out there who could rival them… like Guardians or Rulers of territories. You know Route 132 in Hoenn? The one with currents next to Pacifidlog Town? Yeah, that's ruled by one such Guardian Pokemon: a Wailord they've nicknamed King. It's so old and powerful that it can control that ENTIRE route's worth of water.
How To Write Essays 101 • Today at 3:14 AM
…How the hell did you type that much so fast?! But more importantly, WTF? Are you serious? I'm from Sinnoh, but I've visited that town before with my family for vacation. Are you telling me we were right next to such a beast?
Scholar of the Ages • Today at 3:14 AM
Yeeeep. I'm surprised you didn't know about that one. It's one of the few Guardians the public actually has knowledge about. Luckily King is a very peaceful Pokemon, so it's not a matter of concern for the Hoenn League. Who knows what else the Kinjoh governments have covered up from us… but I digress. My point is, traveling the world is not as easy as you think it could be.
Abrakadabra • Today at 3:15 AM
*insert surprised Pikachu face here* Then how did Arin live to tell the tale? He obviously got all these Pokemon from other regions mentioned in the paper. Alola, Unova, Kalos, Galar, Paldea… all of those.
Serperior Academic • Today at 3:15 AM
*shrug* Because it's Arin Watanuki? I'm starting to believe this guy can do almost anything. What did he say before in a press conference… ah yes, Fairies can do whatever the flip they want (just to be clear, that ain't a quote).
Wooper Blooper • Today at 3:15 AM
LOL. I wish I could pester him about his journey across the world. It must have been dangerous but also exciting.
Gimme more research funding • Today at 3:15 AM
Alright, let's get back on topic: the new Fairy Pokemon. I'm surprised nobody's started gushing about how cool their abilities are yet.
How To Write Essays 101 • Today at 3:15 AM
Like the Klefki? Arceus knows I need one of those… I'm constantly losing my apartment key and needing to replace it. Do you think we could see some of these in the wild someday?
Extroverted Introvert • Today at 3:15 AM
Perhaps, but definitely NOT anytime soon and without extensive research being done first. Even then, it's always dangerous introducing foreign species to new environments. Scientists can't truly predict how things will unfold because there are too many factors involved.
How To Write Essays 101 • Today at 3:15 AM
Darn… Well, I'll be happy just reading about them for the time being then.
Gimme more research funding • Today at 3:16 AM
These are literally Pokemon you can't find anywhere else in the Kinjoh Area. I can't imagine how valuable they are. It feels awful to say it, but I think there are going to be people who will try to steal them.
hushbubble • Today at 3:16 AM
Don't say that out loud, what if you jinx it?!
Gimme more research funding • Today at 3:16 AM
Oops. My bad. But I mean, who's gonna be crazy enough to steal from a Champion-level trainer and his team? That's like asking for a beating.
Abrakadabra • Today at 3:16 AM
I can think of one… ahem, team… that might try, Ho-Oh forbid.
Sleep Deprived Student G • Today at 3:16 AM
Just have Arin sic his personal Pokemon on them. Instant KO hahaha.
Scholar of the Ages • Today at 3:16 AM
Stop talking about that and start talking about cute stuff instead!
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tufftuffking (Verified) • Cherrygrove City
[PHOTO: Pink Pokemon Egg inside an incubator on a nice-looking coffee table.]
tufftuffking (Verified) GUYS! GUYS! GUYS! I got an Igglybuff Egg as a gift from Gym Leader Arin! (Also, I apologize again for the livestream mayhem earlier today. I'm safe and sound, don't worry.) #bestdayever
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coffeebluelover YOOOOO that's awesome! Is it the child of Arin's Wigglytuff? (P.S. Glad you're safe, I was in the livestream when everything went down.)
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— tufftuffking (Verified) coffeebluelover Nah. Believe me, that was one of the first things I asked him. But it doesn't matter! I already love this lil guy or girl! (P.S. Thanks a bunch! Really grateful to Leader Arin for lots of things.)
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— coffeebluelover tufftuffking Still neat! Hope you can keep us updated about the Egg.
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— tufftuffking (Verified) coffeebluelover Trust me, I plan on it. You'll all be getting daily Chats from me on Chatter about how the Egg is doing.
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Kuina Ichioji Everyone… Team Rocket's back. Cherrygrove's usually peaceful, but I say we strengthen our neighborhood watches.
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— Maru Howles Kuina Ichioji One step ahead of you. Our neighborhood's made a new and improved patrol system already.
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Alexander Takai Did anyone hear about the research paper Arin worked on with the Professors? I didn't read it, but my daughter told me something interesting. There are some Fairy type Pokemon that can help with baking.
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— Keiji Bourke Alexander Takai I didn't either, but my son mentioned the same. I'm the owner of Bourke's Bakery by the way.
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— Alexander Takai Keiji Bourke Oh! It's nice to meet you! I recently quit my job as a teacher to run a bakery (the one that's a few streets over from you in fact). We specialize in cakes. I was thinking about asking if I could borrow those Pokemon sometimes… do you think it's okay to reach out to Arin?
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— Keiji Bourke Alexander Takai I don't think he'd get mad at you for asking. I had a similar idea in fact. Why don't we write up a proposal together and send it to the Cherrygrove Gym's email another day?
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— Alexander Takai Keiji Bourke Sounds good! I'll DM you so we can discuss this further.
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ARIN WATANUKI
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[PHOTO: Picture of Arin Watanuki from swearing-in ceremony on April 1, 2023.]
Arin Watanuki (born November 28, 2002) is the Cherrygrove City Gym Leader and a notable Fairy Specialist in the Kinjoh Area. He is also an Ability Holder.
Personal Details
Age (20) / Height (5'11'') / Hair Color (Pink) / Eye Color (Blue)
Travels
In 2012, Watanuki left Johto and embarked on a journey that took him across the world. He first began his journey in Hoenn. The following year, he visited Sinnoh. After that, Watanuki left the Kinjoh Area's known sphere of influence and toured regions such as Alola, Unova, Kalos, Galar, and Paldea.
Personal Life
It has been stated on the Cherrygrove Gym's official website that Watanuki is fond of foods from all cultures and enjoys trying new restaurants.
Trainerpedia
Watanuki is a Champion-level trainer who specializes in Fairy type Pokemon.
Watanuki's personal team consists of nineteen different members. Each of them has a nickname, and all of them are Champion-level barring one member (Cally the Cutiefly).
His starter Pokemon is Vel.
Click here for detailed information regarding his team such as known moves, abilities, etc.
Match History
March 30, 2023: Arin Watanuki v. Pryce Yanagi (6-4) [Match details: Elite tier, six-on-six, no switches]
April 1, 2023: Arin Watanuki v. Clair Ibuki (6-0) [Match details: Elite tier, standard six-on-six with three switch-ins, Mega Evolution allowed]
Accomplishments
On March 30, 2023, Watanuki took and passed a gym promotion test conducted by the Indigo League, becoming the first ever Gym Leader to do so in the history of both Kanto and Johto. He succeeded in turning the Cherrygrove Gym into a major gym, also another first in the history of the two regions. He is also the first Leader of a Fairy Gym in the Kinjoh Area.
Watanuki has competed in regional League Circuits and Conferences. On the Cherrygrove Gym's official website, numerous accolades of Watanuki are listed. See the following:
[8 Badges]
Hoenn, Sinnoh, Alola, Unova, Kalos, Galar, Paldea
[Conference Placements]
Ever Grande Conference: Top 64
Lily of the Valley Conference: Top 8
Alola Final Trial: Failed, defeated 2 Elite Four
Vertress Conference: Conference Winner → Defeated all Elite Four → Challenged and lost to Champion Alder 5-6
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Lumiose Conference: Conference Winner → Defeated all Elite Four and Champion Diantha
Galar Championship Match: (Endorsed by Gym Leader Opal) Defeated Champion Leon
Paldea Champion Assessment: Defeated all Elite Four and Top Champion Geeta
Depiction In Media
In 2023, a new trend on social media and the Pokenet, the Arin Watanuki Effect, was attributed to Watanuki. The popularity of Fairy type Pokemon among young trainers saw an explosive growth as a result.
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Added to References section → 36) Cherrygrove Gym official website, About Gym Leader section. 37) Cherrygrove Gym official Chatter account. 38) Oak, Elm, Birch, Rowan & Watanuki. "An Analysis and Inquiry of Fairies." Kinjoh Research Monthly, vol. 34, no. 3. 39) International Ability Holder Association website. 40) Hoenn League official website, Records and Archives section. 41) Sinnoh League official website, Records and Archives section.
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StarDust OH MY ARCEUS, FINALLY! We've done it! Forget bread crumbs, we're eating a whole slice. I don't know if it was Arin himself or his social media managers, but I thank whoever the heck updated the Cherrygrove Gym accounts with so much information. T_T The page isn't so empty anymore…
SnailMaster5 Yessss, now we know his whole team!
StarDust Not just that either, I'm still freaking out about how Arin's an ABILITY HOLDER. Being able to communicate with Fairies sounds neat. I can't believe the Professors just casually mentioned that in their research paper. Here in Sinnoh, we only have two Ability Holders.
Praise the Sun It's pretty crazy alright. Arceus, I wonder what being able to talk to Pokemon is like. Do you think it's similar to talking to a Psychic type but without the pain from telepathy?
SnailMaster5 Probably?
candy dune Y'all, we need to talk about Arin's accolades. This man has apparently defeated Champions of other regions before like what?/
StarDust I tried looking for videos of his fights in the Ever Grande and Lily of the Valley Conferences but couldn't find any. They don't have any videos of fights from a decade ago, only written records of top placements if you look hard enough through their archives.
yayay linoone 85 Damn. Would have been interesting to see those.
SnailMaster5 I want to know more about those other regions Arin visited… wonder what their Pokemon and Leagues are like. You think our governments will try reaching out to them?
StarDust I mean… the Kinjoh Area tried to reach out to Unova before, but we got shut down real fast. I don't want to dip too far into politics here in this chat, so I'll just say the Unova League doesn't exactly look favorably on the way we run things here on our side of the world. I have no idea if the other unknown Leagues think the same, so…
yayay linoone 85 Ah… rip. Guess we have to wait and see.
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Felix Leicester (Verified) felixleicester • 5h ago
Hey guys. Eevee said she wants to be a Sylveon, but I have absolutely no idea how to teach her about Fairy type energy so… :D Should I go to Johto and beg the Fairy Specialist extraordinaire himself? Yay or nay?
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— felixfanforever felixfanforever788 • 4h ago
YAY! DEFINITELY YAY! (But be extra polite about it in case Arin gets mad.)
— peppery pizza pepperypizza • 4h ago
Damn, this is like the hundredth post I've seen already of someone wanting a Sylveon. Half of them are Coordinators by the way.
— Amy Haiyu (Verified) amyhaiyu • 3h ago
Huh?! felixleicester But what about Contests? Didn't you say you were going to stick around in Sinnoh?
— Felix Leicester (Verified) felixleicester • 3h ago
amyhaiyu Nope, new dream. Think I'm gonna try and revolutionize Johto instead. Just had a long discussion with Fantina, and she recommended this route instead.
— Amy Haiyu (Verified) amyhaiyu • 3h ago
felixleicester WTF?! Who am I gonna compete with next year now?
ARIN IS THE BEST arinisthebest500 • 8h ago
ARIN! ARIN IS THE BEST! Repeat it after me, everyone! Father of Fairies! He's enlightened this side of the world. #ArinWatanuki
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Mrs. Environmentally Friendly saveourenvironment4 • 1h ago
How is nobody talking about Galarian Weezing, like hello? Think about the impact it could have in the Kinjoh Area! We could enjoy more clean air if we had teams of those! #PokevengersResearchPaper
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Jayna of Yonder jaynaofyonder • 3h ago
LET ME IN, LET ME IN, LET ME INNNNN! (To the Cherrygrove Gym!) :( I wanna see these new Pokemon for myself!
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Mary Jane Shoes maryjaneshoes • 1m ago
Popplio is the next best thing on this planet after sliced bread. I don't want to hear any objections.
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Wallace Mikuri → May 2, 2023
Wallace [8:01 PM]: Hello, Arin. I read the research paper and greatly appreciated how you added new information about native Fairy types in there… particularly the bit about Milotic and the extent of its Fairy capabilities. I have so many new ideas for performances. Heh, perhaps now we've switched places. You as the teacher, and I as the student.
Arin [8:01 PM]: Hey Wallace! Oh no, please don't say that. It feels odd to hear that from you.
Wallace [8:01 PM]: Ahaha, take pride in yourself. It was supposed to be a compliment. You're a Specialist in your own right now.
Arin [8:01 PM]: Thank you! :)
Wallace [8:02 PM]: Is your Gym's construction almost done by the way? I was interested in what you told me the last time I messaged you.
Arin [8:02 PM]: Yeah! It's going to be done in a few days actually. I'm going to hold a grand opening for it later and a performance of some sort, hmm. I'm still working on the details.
Arin [8:02 PM]: Contests aren't as popular in Indigo compared to Hoenn or Sinnoh, but they're starting to pick up more traction over here. Thought I'd use this chance to show off my Gym as a possible venue for them.
Wallace [8:02 PM]: A performance you say? Such as if you were in a Contest?
Arin [8:02 PM]: Exactly. I was thinking about doing a short display with some of my Pokemon or inviting some famous performers.
Wallace [8:02 PM]: :) Oh my, that sounds lovely. What about inviting me?
Arin [8:03 PM]: ?! Uh, what?
Wallace [8:03 PM]: :) Me. Wallace Mikuri, Top Coordinator. At your service.
Arin [8:03 PM]: ? You want to perform at my Gym for the grand opening?
Wallace [8:03 PM]: Indeed, if you'll grant me the honor. The Hoenn League Circuit's over which means I'm free.
Arin [8:03 PM]: I… wow, yeah, that'd be pretty awesome. The crowd would love it. How much do you charge for performance fees?
Wallace [8:03 PM]: [Laughing Luvdisc sticker]
Wallace [8:03 PM]: Oh Arin, my dear friend. No fee is necessary. I'll already get to perform in a grand venue, that's as much as I'll need. I'm much rather looking forward to meeting up again in person.
Arin [8:04 PM]: [Happy Milotic sticker]
Arin [8:04 PM]: Me too! Thank you, Wallace, this grand opening is going to be wonderful.
Wallace [8:04 PM]: Happy to help. Now, how about we discuss the specifics of this…
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[NEW GYM LEADER CLUB] (6 People) → May 2, 2023
Brock [11:40 AM]: Did everyone sleep well after the events… earlier in the day?
Janine [11:40 AM]: Yes. Thank you for inquiring, Brock, but do not worry. I am grateful everyone is safe and sound. Were you able to get a good morning's rest as well?
Brock [11:40 AM]: I did, but I'll be honest. I had a bit of trouble falling asleep at first.
Erika [11:40 AM]: Me too… but everything will be okay. Lance said the League is handling matters right now, so we are free to rest up in the meantime.
Whitney [6:39 PM]: ARINNNNN oh my gosh all your gym pokemon are so cute! can you send me more pictures and videos of them please?
Janine [6:39 PM]: Good evening, Leader Arin. I agree with Whitney that they are truly remarkable. I will commit them to memory so as to expand my existing knowledge of Fairies.
Erika [6:40 PM]: The Cottonee and Morelull lines are so fascinating!
Brock [6:40 PM]: I've been rereading the section on Carbink.
Bugsy [6:40 PM]: Cutiefly and Ribombee are adorable!1 I wonder how their ability to sense Aura came to be. Perhaps we can liken it to the abilities of human Aura users or that of the Lucario line? And what about their behavior and feeding habits? I wonder if they're similar to Beautifly and Butterfree.
Whitney [6:40 PM]: LOL the walking bug encyclopedia's at it again
Bugsy [6:40 PM]: Honestly I'm led to believe that they'd probably fight over food instead. No matter how I think about it, I'm pretty sure they wouldn't get along.
Arin [6:41 PM]: Hello everyone! Thank you for taking an interest in the research paper. And to answer your question, Bugsy… yes, in other regions, Butterfree are known to get into skirmishes with Cutiefly and Ribombee over nectar and pollen.
Bugsy [6:41 PM]: ! Wow! I knew it! I have so many other questions. How many other predators do they have? Do they…
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[FAIRY GYM LEADERS] (4 People) → May 2, 2023
Opal [11:28 PM]: That research paper you released is truly something, Arin. It is good that you are trying to increase the knowledge of the Kinjoh Area. An admirable feat.
Valerie [11:28 PM]: Yes, I agree! I mean no offense, but Kanto-Johto is very… backwards thinking at times. It's marvelous that you're trying to elevate the status of Fairy types there and offering knowledge in general.
Mina [11:28 PM]: yeah yeah! ur doing great work arin. let everyone know how cool fairies are! :heart:
Arin [11:28 PM]: Haha. This is just a small push that the Kinjoh Area always needed. The Professors would have uncovered more about the Fairy type eventually, I just helped expedite the process. It's going to take us a long time to truly catch up to your side of the world, but I know we'll get there eventually.
Opal [11:29 PM]: Very good. I hope you stay safe, Arin. Even here, our governments have heard about Team Rocket's return. Quite terrible, and I pray for the safety of your people.
Arin [11:29 PM]: Thank you. The Indigo League and I will do our best to stop them.
Valerie [11:29 PM]: …I admit I'm a bit worried as a former citizen of Johto myself. Take care, Arin. Now onto a happier note… How's the Cherrygrove Gym coming along? Almost done?
Arin [11:29 PM]: Yep! Two more days in fact!
Valerie [11:29 PM]: Wonderful! And you'll be hosting a grand opening I presume? May I ask what day and time if you are? :smiley-face:
Arin [11:29 PM]: Right again. I'm thinking of May X at from X to X time for the occasion. I'm still working out details for it…
Opal [11:30 PM]: I see…
Mina [11:30 PM]: hmm, is that so… very interesting…
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[PALDEAN MUSKETEERS] (5 People) → May 2, 2023
Hassel [9:26 PM]: Are you ABSOLUTELY fine, Arin?
Arin [9:26 PM]: I am! Stop worrying so much, Hassel. I really, truly did not get injured. It's just like how Lance and the Indigo League reported it on the news. I'm starting to think you guys watch Indigo broadcasts more than Paldea ones nowadays…
Larry [9:26 PM]: We just like to stay informed… same with the other Leagues over here. In any case, I'm glad to hear you're alright.
Rika [9:26 PM]: Fucking criminals. We haven't dealt with any major criminal organizations over here on that large of a scale (at least not in recent decades), so I can't imagine the shit load of stress and paperwork that your League's going through to clean up this mess. Hope you guys figure everything out.
Geeta [9:27 PM]: Stay safe, Arin. We may not truly know the horrors of Team Rocket compared to the people of Indigo, but what we have heard of its glory days from outside texts and sources has been disturbing. They are a great evil.
Arin [9:27 PM]: Trust me, I will do my best to keep myself and my people safe. There's not much I can do at the moment, though. I'm just a fighter, not a detective. It's the League that's taking care of tracking down Rockets right now. I hope they can locate them…
Geeta [9:27 PM]: Hmm…
Rika [9:27 PM]: Hmm… enough gloomy stuff for now. When's your Gym's grand opening?! You got everything planned out yet?
Arin [9:27 PM]: May X from X to X time. The public's free to come and see the new building. Also… sort of? I guess I can reveal it to you guys. An hour ago, Wallace Mikuri from Hoenn (he's a friend of mine and a Gym Leader there) agreed to put on a Contest performance for the grand opening.
Arin [9:27 PM]: I'm really excited for grand opening day guys. I'll get to see the new look myself in two days, but I can't wait to show off my Gym to Indigo later.
Hassel [9:28 PM]: Oh! That's the Top Coordinator from Hoenn, is it not? I admire him as a fellow artist. I've watched a few of his Contest performances before on TV, and I have to say… stunning work.
Larry [9:28 PM]: So a foreign Gym Leader is coming over?
Arin [9:28 PM]: Well, I did try to dissuade him a bit considering the dilemma with Team Rocket nowadays, but he said he didn't care and got permission from his League already. "Even Team Rocket wouldn't dare to attack and cause a major international uproar" or so he said.
Rika [9:28 PM]: Damn. Kudos to him, I can respect a person who doesn't give two shits about criminals in the face of a friend's special occasion.
Arin [9:28 PM]: Yeah, he's a nice guy. Although it does make me wonder what the Hoenn and Sinnoh Leagues think about Indigo's situation right now… I hope our diplomatic relations don't get strained in the midst of all this.
Geeta [9:29 PM]: Hmm…
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Thread Topic: Time to hit the books, new information on Fairies available
Baram Jules (Verified) / May 2nd 2023 / 7:42 PM JST
Tags: New Species, Kinjoh Research Monthly, Fairies, Fairy Type, Pokemon, Cherrygrove Gym, Arin Watanuki, Johto League Circuit
The Silver Conference is well underway, and the next Johto League Circuit will open in August. What will be different is that we'll have NINE different major gyms instead of eight. You could challenge all of them if you wanted to, but this doesn't change the fact that you only need a minimum of eight gym badges to qualify for the Conference.
That brings me to my main point: who's challenging the Cherrygrove Gym in the fall?
For anyone who's considering it, you better brush up on your knowledge of Fairy types starting now. The new research paper written by the Professors has revealed a LOT of new and different species, many of which are stated to be gym Pokemon. It doesn't delve too deeply into their specific battling capabilities so much as their biologies and characteristics, but it's worth a look anyway. I recommend checking out Battle Central's website if you can't understand the research paper. They added a condensed summary on there that's easier for trainers to comprehend.
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Manabu Jora (Verified)
Ah shit, there are so many new Fairies… thought I left behind my studying days at the Trainer Academy. Sigh.
Liam Grayson (Verified)
Real trainers never stop learning! Cheer up, at least we have a few months before the new season starts.
Joseph Paul (Verified)
I'm just memorizing names for now. Then I'll move on to matching pictures and typings to different species. T _ T
Chizumi Furuki (Verified)
They've already been added to the Pokedex in a live update apparently, but obviously you need to scan them first to get information.
Manabu Jora (Verified)
RIP. So we still have to memorize everything the old-fashioned way then. Even though I'm annoyed, I'm still excited to challenge the Cherrygrove Gym in the fall.
Gertrude Hichi (Verified)
Yeah. I haven't planned out the eight gyms I'm gonna challenge yet, but the Cherrygrove Gym is definitely there among them. Wonder what the gym badge will look like. Or the gym challenges…
Chizumi Furuki (Verified)
I'm gonna challenge all nine for the fun of it! I'm just happy that Leader Arin included information on existing Fairy type Pokemon in the research paper, too. There's information in here about Marill and Jigglypuff's Fairy capabilities that we never would have known otherwise.
Baram Jules (Verified)
Don't forget the brief overview of Fairy moves! He even listed ways to teach Pokemon the lower-tier moves like Disarming Voice and Fairy Wind. You think Arin might hold classes later or something? I'd be down to learn more about Fairies from a battling and technical standpoint from him.
Liam Grayson (Verified)
Legendaries, if he held a lecture or something, I'd actually come flying. I mean… there's no other Fairy Specialist in the Kinjoh Area, plus it's the chance to learn from a Champion-level trainer so…
Chizumi Furuki (Verified)
LOL. You're right. It'd be the opportunity of a lifetime. Damn, the gym trainers he hired are so lucky.
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THE GOLDENROD POST
[Indigo League takes a firm stance against Team Rocket.]
By Wilfred Kemp / Published May 2, 2023 at 11:04 AM JST
On Indigo National Day, celebrations at the Plateau were halted by a chilling message that appeared in the air above Indigo Stadium. Various speculations have been abound since then regarding whether or not this heralds the return of Team Rocket.
Earlier this morning, Champion Lance Wataru confirmed that the criminal organization has indeed revived. He also revealed, however, that the League already made a decisive move against them and took down a base of operations. Team Rocket is not to be feared. Lance has sworn that the Indigo League will destroy the rest of the Rocket forces and keep the nation safe.
Viewers may find videos and transcripts regarding statements from the League here.
Those of us at the Goldenrod Post wish nothing but safety for all readers and citizens out there. Please contact your local LDF or PD offices if you have any information to report regarding Team Rocket.
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Doubledip • 44 minutes ago
Oh Arceus… they really are back. I just knew the sightings a year ago were real… I'm scared.
whispersofdoom • 29 minutes ago
Thank you, Indigo League, for your swift actions. Please continue to keep the country safe!
Ambling Away • 20 minutes ago
SCREW YOU, TEAM ROCKET! We ain't afraid!
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— Determined Flier • 14 minutes ago
Couldn't have said it better. Curse those murderers. Is the League looking for extra help? I want to join and help wipe them out.
— Million Volt Raichu • 14 minutes ago
Determined Flier It's nice that you're enthusiastic about helping the country, but don't forget what Team Rocket is capable of. If you really, really want to help… you can apply to join the League Forces. I saw on their website they're accepting new recruits.
— Determined Flier • 13 minutes ago
Million Volt Raichu I do. I know perfectly well what they're capable of, and that's why I want to enlist. My father was killed by them during the Rocket War.
— Million Volt Raichu • 13 minutes ago
Determined Flier My deepest condolences.
— Kantonian8 • 12 minutes ago
You took the words right out of my mouth. Screw Team Rocket. I might be retired, but I'm willing to come back and fight. I might have reservations about Indigo, but I won't let them tear us down.
— Johto Forever • 11 minutes ago
Kantonian8 Judging by your username, I am guessing you are from Kanto? I have reservations of my own about the country's unification (I'm from Johto), but I am willing to put it aside to fight for the nation as well.
— Kantonian8 • 10 minutes ago
Johto Forever A Johtonian, huh? Can't say I'm fond of Johto, but… let's work together to stamp out these assholes.
— Prayers for the fallen • Just now
NO! DON'T TRUST THEM! I'm still suspicious of Johto's move with adding a ninth gym. We shouldn't ever work together.
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Thump.
Luca plopped down on his couch and stared at the dozens of books he'd just dumped on his coffee table. They were brand new purchases from a bookstore two streets down from his apartment.
Oh Crap! How To Raise A Pokemon, Your Guide to Pokemon Eggs 101, Positively Precious Parenting, The Huge Book of Healthy PokeFood… He'd grabbed all the most popular and useful books that an employee recommended.
He wasn't the smartest guy out there, but if he combined all these books with the manual Arin gave him (who knew the Gym Leader had such nice handwriting)… there was no way he would mess this up. He was determined to do his best.
Luca squinted at the incubator sitting right next to his stacks of books. His chest felt fuzzy every time he even looked at the Igglybuff Egg sitting inside, but it also gave him an undeniable amount of stress. He wasn't afraid to deplete all his savings to buy only the best food or whatever else Igglybuff needed, but he needed to actually make sure it hatched safely first.
With a grim expression, Luca grabbed the manual Arin had written for him and flipped it open. He'd already read through it about a dozen times already, but it didn't hurt to further imprint his mind with the information he needed to know going forward. He also vastly appreciated that the Cherrygrove Gym Leader had written everything in simple enough terms for him to understand.
"'Pokemon Eggs are more likely to hatch faster in the presence of activity. A stimulating environment is the best kind for them. Even inside their shells, embryos are faintly aware of the world around them. What they learn and understand during their developmental stages will stay with them after they are born,'" Luca read out loud from the first page carefully. "'I would recommend taking the Igglybuff Egg with you on walks and regularly conversing with the yet unborn baby Pokemon.'"
Luca set down the manual. Carefully, he picked up the incubator and held it in front of him. He stared at the Igglybuff Egg inside with a look of wonder.
So this little Pokemon was already listening to the world around them… What was he supposed to talk about?
"Uh… hi," Luca began. A moment was required to collect his thoughts before he continued. "I'm Luca. I… suppose I'll be your trainer from now on. Technically your parent, too, or a friend, but uh… don't worry about anything. I'll make sure to raise you well."
It was not the most inspiring introduction, but he was doing his best for a first-time Pokemon dad.
Luca cleared his throat. He needed to sound more cheerful. "Anyway, I'm excited to meet you when you're born! I guess I'll talk more about myself first, I make videos online for other people to watch. My mission is to help bring smiles to other people's faces…"
He kept rambling on with the incubator cradled oh so preciously to his chest. Maybe later he could take an evening walk around town with the expensive baby carrier he'd bought. A smile crossed his face.
Oh hell yeah, he was looking forward to strolling around with an Igglybuff Egg proudly strapped to his chest.
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Arin never failed to surprise him. First the gym promotion ordeal, then the fight and deal with Clair, and now this.
Lance carefully read through the research paper. He wasn't anywhere close to finishing it, and admittedly he could not fully comprehend what it was talking about, but he focused on the parts related to species, moves, abilities, and typings.
He was determined to improve himself as a trainer and a person, and that meant expanding his knowledge of Fairy types.
It was certainly fascinating. So many new Fairy type Pokemon from all parts of the world… Lance suddenly regretted not hanging out with Arin more to inquire about his travels. If he wasn't the Champion of a region, Lance would have liked to go out and explore the world, too.
It wasn't just this that surprised Lance either. He constantly checked the news to keep up to date with the country's trends, and there was always something about Arin mixed in. He'd even seen the Cherrygrove Gym's new website. There were pictures of Arin's personal team on there and information about Arin himself. (Lance had already begun memorizing Arin's Pokemon with much focus.)
He still couldn't believe Arin was an Ability Holder. Now the Indigo League had one more added to their employ which was fantastic news. It was an Ability on par with Morty's.
If that wasn't surprising enough, Arin's accolades also shocked Lance greatly. He'd always known there were probably Leagues out there aside from Unova that they had not yet interacted with, but to think there were so many… Perhaps when Team Rocket was cleaned up, he could try reaching out to them. Unova may have turned Indigo down, but perhaps the others would be willing to engage in trade or other endeavors.
The League was still tracking down Rockets. Even in the midst of such troubling times, Lance found himself smiling with hopes of the future.
Team Rocket could not hold Indigo at bay. With or without them, the country would continue moving forward.
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Clair read the research paper. Every single member of the Blackthorn Clan had been ordered to do so by the Elders. Why?
To better understand Fairies simply for the sake of taking them down.
Her brows were furrowed as she scanned through the paper. She hated to admit it, but… these Pokemon were certainly unique. It made her wonder what else lay beyond Johto's borders.
She quickly clamped down on that thought. There was too much going on as it was, Team Rocket being the primary issue nowadays. With a large frown, Clair continued reading the paper. Somewhere across Johto, two other Gym Leaders were reading the research study at the same time as her.
The three of them didn't want to, but they found themselves reading the paper with undeniable interest.
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Steven had half a mind to just fly to Johto immediately.
There was a Mega Evolution for Mawile! Plus, there were new Steel type Pokemon he'd never seen before!
If there was ever a time Steven wanted to drop his role as a Champion so that he had more freedom, now was that time. He did love his people, though, and he was committed to his job.
And right now, that meant dealing with international relations.
"Final thoughts on the situation in Indigo?" Cynthia asked.
They'd been in a phone call for over an hour already. Both of them had just gotten out of meetings with their respective Gym Leaders and Elite Fours. Every single one of them asked about Hoenn and Sinnoh's relationships with Kanto-Johto going forward, but a few were more vocal than others. Professors Birch and Rowan had contacted Steven and Cynthia separately to give their own thoughts.
The common denominator between some of these people?
They all knew Arin in some way or form.
"It's… tricky," Steven finally said after a moment of silence. "I know the Indigo League says they have it handled, but I almost want to order all my citizens currently touring Indigo to come back here immediately. I can't help but feel worried."
"…Yes," Cynthia agreed. "It's natural to feel worried. But that's not what I was looking for. I meant… what are we going to do from now on? Do we pull away? Because I'll tell you right now…"
The Champion of Sinnoh paused meaningfully.
"What if Team Rocket spills into our borders?"
Steven's eyes hardened into that of steel.
"I will not let them," he instantly replied in a firm tone.
"Neither will I. I feel terrible for Indigo, but… like you said, this is a tricky situation. We have to look out for our own regions first and foremost. That being said…"
Cynthia's next words made Steven pause in place.
"Our four regions officially established peaceful relations with each other a while back, and we've enjoyed an unprecedented era of peace and trade as a result. We're technically allies. I don't want to see this fade."
Steven stared at the wall of his office. "So…" he trailed off. "What are you suggesting?"
He practically heard Cynthia smile.
"I think we should help."
Steven felt a smile of his own slipping onto his face.
"I thought you'd say that."
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Geeta tapped a foot against the ground. Her eyes stared at sheets of paper she'd printed out and laid carefully on her desk in a neat pile. The word PROPOSAL was printed on the top of each page.
Now, how was she going to bring this up to them—
"Geeta!"
The Top Champion looked up as the doors to her office slammed open. There were only a few people allowed to do so, and one of them strode in now. Rika marched in with Hassel and Larry following close behind. Judging by their determined expressions, Geeta had a feeling what they were here for. Her lips twitched upwards for a moment before she forced them back down.
"So we were talking—" Rika began, but Geeta held a hand up.
"Yes," Geeta stated simply, and this time she smiled as her Elites stared at her in confusion. She merely pushed the pile of papers on her desk closer to them. "Take a look at these."
The Elites didn't waste time. They each walked up, grabbed a sheet, and began to read the walls of text on there.
Rika read the fastest and pulled her face away from the paper only a few lines in.
"This is exactly what we were going to come talk to you about," Rika said with wide eyes. "How did you…?"
Geeta merely clasped her hands together and leaned back in her chair.
"Please, I've known you all for years now. It'd be odd if we weren't all thinking the same thoughts by this point," Geeta replied. There was supposed to be a humorous angle, but the others just looked at her blankly. She went on unbothered. "I assume this proposal sits well with all of you?"
Rika, Hassel, and Larry all nodded in unison.
Geeta dipped her head in acknowledgement. "Very well. Then let us call for an emergency meeting and bring this up with the Council. If we can come to an agreeable conclusion, then…"
Her eyes glinted.
"I'll have to make a few phone calls to the others."
Little did Geeta know that the 'others' were already moving and holding intense meetings of their own.
The world was moving.
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???. ???, Kanto-Johto.
"Did you read it?"
"I did."
"And?"
Fingers drummed against a table.
"It was interesting."
"So what's the verdict?"
There was a brief pause.
"You mean… if we should go for it?"
"Yeah."
"It's risky."
"Yeah."
"We don't even have permission—"
"No, we do. I already obtained it. See? With thoughts and everything written here."
"…Alright. I admit I see the merits of this now. Multiple merits if I might add."
"Great, then let's go—"
"Stop. We're drafting a plan first."
Lips curled upwards into a thoughtful smile.
"This could be fun."