Eevee Therapy for Little Magi, Interlude: Pokenet 2

She was, in the greatest of ironies, looking around Pokenet again, clicking around the various websites with a bored expression on her face. Then again, it wasn’t everyday you had a small, tiny hedgehog nestled against your chest for days on end.

To say her meeting with the Shaymin had gone well would be a minor understatement. Not everyone came away from meeting Legendary Pokemon with an egg, after all. Nor an egg that was near ready to hatch.

Honestly, she still didn’t understand why Mana of all people had burst into gales of laughter when the Shaymin had presented her with it. Seriously, her starter had… issues.

“You were browsing forums, Misora.” The aforementioned menace to society idly mentioned, looking slightly put out that her usual spot was occupied by the tiny thing. Misora would probably pay for that later.

Or she might not, considering how taken Mana was by their new teammate and… daughter? That was probably the proper way to phrase things.

--(PKMNet)--

• Forum: Criminal Activities and Teams

  • General Discussion

NotGrimGrin

Okay, gotta know, most people here use ‘Team’ to reference any evil org, but I heard something different in my classes and the news anchors don’t explain. What’s the big deal?

Boys_on_the_Tracks

@NotGrimGrin This one’s a bit of a history lesson, so buckle up

The term ‘team’ is a rough translation of the Sacillia ‘Militia’, meaning military organization, which since then has been translated through Nipponese and then back to Europan. It was originally used for vigilante and activist organizations in Sacillia, and spread outward across the world. Trouble is, several of those organizations started as shady but noble groups and then went bad; the current foremost example is Team Rocket, which was originally a neighborhood protection group which turned into a nation-spanning criminal cum terrorist organization. But the mixed meaning of the original term, and the more common use of the positive term in Europa means both the positive and negative uses stay alive. Negative is winning out, though, since these days most protest groups can organize without rank structure, weird uniforms, and mottos.

DaBigApplesauce

So that’s why they’re talking about gangs and not teams here in Castelia? After everything that went down the Uptown Men and the Reapers are both getting blasted, but they’re not being called teams

HoustonNoProb

Yeah, if they’re not pretending to be good people, they’e not teams. Just criminals

Stony

So, I’ve been watching the news, and it seems like there’s a lot more team and criminal trouble popping up. Flare showing up in Kalos, Rocket making a mess in the Indigo Regions, the gang war in Unova Center… is this normal?

FourSord

nah bro, they were always there, now we can see them

Shodai (Pokemon Citizen) (Verified Eeveelution)

No, this isn’t normal @Stony. But the Legends getting more active again isn’t normal either. Nor are the whispers that a Chosen has been born, or become active (The rumor mills are wild right now, let me tell you). Chosen with a capital C, not a lowercase c. Always means interesting times are ahead.

Looker_Official (INTERPOL)

Porybot informed me you were online, @Shodai. Please do not share any additional information. Also, sending you a DM, if you are back in cell range, we may need your help.

FourSord

damn, it’s the fuzz

User Name

Both of them, even.

--(PKMNet)--

“Mana!” Misora softly stated harshly, “What are you doing?”

“Not classified information~” Her Primeon smugly sang, before her expression turned serious, “The people will know soon enough anyway. The League can’t contain this.”

With that lovely thought, Misora rolled her eyes, gave the squirming Shaymin on her chest a gentle pat to settle her, and went back to browsing.

--(PKMNet)--

• Forum: Legendary Sightings

  • READ THIS FIRST

CynthiaOfficial (Verified Champion) (Verified Masters 8) (Sinnoh League)

->PINNED COMMENT

As one of the foremost researchers of myth, legend, and legendaries who’s also computer literate, it falls to me to write this blurb. As a Pokemon Trainer or even just an ordinary civilian, it is highly unlikely you will ever encounter any legendary, and if you do it will likely be what we call a ‘class E’, or a ‘lesser Legend.’ However, if you’re on this forum, you have an interest in legendaries, so we need to lay down some ground rules, both in the world and for this forum.

• DO NOT TRY TO CATCH LEGENDARIES WITHOUT PERMISSION: this shouldn’t have to be said, but I’ve met more than one trainer who thought seeking out and catching Ho-oh, a Darkrai, or an Articuno would give them an edge over me in their rematch. Most of the people who try this sort of thing don’t come close to succeeding, and most of those who get close just end up with a defeated team and a bad memory. But there are instances of mass destruction happening because someone wouldn’t take no for an answer, and tried to track a legend back to their lair or tried something underhanded to make a capture. It never ends well. If the legend doesn’t explicitly offer to allow you to attempt a capture, BACK OFF.

• Be Respectful: Legendaries are always powerful in their own ways, and all of them are sharply intelligent. Don’t treat them like animals, don’t expect them to consider you their equal, and for your own sake do not try and forcefully interact with them if they’re being skittish. Some legends will treat your disrespect as a sign to become violent, and they may not stop at blacking out your team.

• Do Not Spread Your Findings Here: Despite what most people on this forum would claim, many Legends are in contact with the League, the Ranger Union, or human representatives. Legendaries are still Pokemon, and most of them like socializing to some extent. But all of them like their privacy. If you’ve been lucky enough to find out some private details of a legend’s typing, location, appearance, and/or personality, please use restraint when sharing it. We likely already know about it, and we don’t want a rush of people breaking rule 1 or 2 to try and get a glimpse or a capture.

• On this Forum, No Location Data: Some legends will let you take pictures; in fact, some are vain about it. But if you post pictures, or stories, or even factoids, do not share where you got that data, and please scrub your metadata on any pictures or videos. Also, in conjunction with Rule 2, get permission before you share the media to the site.

• No Trade Requests: If someone says they’ve earned the trust of a legendary enough to permit a capture, that’s a bond which is typically non-transferrable. This is not a place to ‘shop’ for legendaries. Don’t even mention it. Similarly, breeding rights are right out; most Legends have particular circumstances for egg-laying which cannot be replicated by humans regardless.

• We reserve the Right to add more rules: Be sensible, please. We had to add rules 4 and 5 after some particularly dumb people tried to squeeze metadata out of this site.

Broken-Wings

New here, hi chat! Was reading the above data. Are there really people dumb enough to try and buy a legendary?

Beholder

Yes. Yes there have been. People are, in fact, capable of immense stupidity. So are Pokemon, for that matter!

WeNeedNoName

Look, there’s lots of evidence for legendaries taking offense to people trespassing on their turf, even in a more abstract sense. @Broken-Wings, just look up the destruction of Tapu Village, in Alola. Even the benevolent legendaries can be dangerous, even if there were no deaths.

BalderDash

So, to get back on topic before Broken-Wings got on, what’s the news out there?

MTSilverFireWatch

I can confirm Ho-oh has been spotted crossing back and forth between Johto and Kanto. They’re not really avoiding human-habited areas, so that’s a change in behavior

Kaze Tachinu

Bets on when someone will try to catch them. I bet two months

Writer_of_Bad_Fiction

Please don’t spark a thread derail like that

MTSilverFireWatch

Nah, Ho-oh isn’t approaching the ground as best I can see. I’m spotting them with my binoculars, and they’re staying well above ball height. Unless you want to contest them in the sky, there’s no way to get to them

Tobias_Official (Verified Ace Trainer)

Not impossible to reach. But even for me, not a good idea.

PORTPOWER

Oh, hell, it’s this guy again. Tobias, deflate your ego

Misora_Official (Verified Ace Trainer)

Tobias isn’t even that special. Sure, he’s a statistical anomaly for managing to earn the trust of two different Legends, but he’s also been in the circuit for a decade at this point. He’s had the time, after all.

Tobias_Official (Verified Ace Trainer)

Not an unfair observation, Misora.

Broken-Wings

So do you have any advice? I mean, I wouldn’t want to miss a chance to get a legendary friend

Tobias_Official (Verified Ace Trainer)

No. And not just because you’re very new here. Every legend is a little different. My partners (Darkrai and Latios) both are very different, and both had radically different expectations before they joined me. And according to Latios, he knows others of his own kind which would use different criteria again. In short, there’s no guide I can give. Only experience and dedication can help you, so keep your expectations low for now.

Misora_Official (Verified Ace Trainer)

Yes and No. Like Tobias, no just because you’re new here and this is in public. Echoing what he said, each Legend is different, has different expectations, and even among their species will have different trials. As for advice, however; If any of the Chosen with a Capital C ask for your assistance, give it to them within reason. Not only is it the morally correct thing to do, but generally there’s a reason they ask.

WismurnoEvo

i thought chosen were a myth theyre real?

Writer_of_Bad_Fiction

Yes, Chosen are real. No, this is not the place to discuss them, besides the fact that a lot of Chosen end up with or fight against legendaries during their career.

BalderDash

Yeah, following a known Chosen around is really helpful to fill out the Rare mons section of the Pokedex.

In other news, did anything ever come of those idiots flocking to Dahara City seeking Hoopa? This chat was full of them for a while, but they got banned or left eventually

Ezio_de_Aud.

Local to Dahara here. Hoopa actually showed up a few times to talk to the tourists and legend seekers, but tended to drop anyone who tried to challenge him into the bay via portal. I think there’s some videos online, actually. But they’ve moved on; apparently Hoopa loves to drop in on Dahara, but doesn’t live here.

ThreePanelWoe

Did they mention any interest in being caught?

Ezio_do_Aud.

No, and he also mentioned technically already being caught? He said his ‘keeper’ was as close a trainer he’d ever have

WismurnoEvo

also we have confirmation hoopa is male which is cool

--(PKMNet)--

“And now who’s spreading technically not classified but really should be classified information around, Trainer Mine?” Mana griped, leaping up to the bed that Misora was laying on and giving her a nudge, “Hello again, little one. Still enjoying your sleep?”

Rolling her eyes at her starter’s antics, Misora huffed, “She’s been squirming because you keep interrupting her nap, Mana.” The girl stated, looking in vague disappointment towards the Primeon.

“Pah. Attention hog. That was my spot once, you know.” Mana grumbled towards the Shaymin, who simply flicked a small ear in response, “You’re lucky you’re cute and adorable and tiny and that I consider you my daughter, hedgehog.”

“Now you’re just doing this for the bit.” Misora accused, turning her attention back to her phone.

“When am I not doing things for a bit, Trainer Mine.”

--(PKMNet)--

Faller Four: The Eevees Enter

Original Poster: VaporeonLiker3

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QueenofKalos<3

Still disappointed none of them have done any contests yet. I’d have thought Einzenbern might have been interested

GaeSylveon

Just because she has the best Eevee, doesn’t mean she’s going the contest route. Sylveon are great at contests, sure, but really any Eevee can do well on the circuit

QueenofKalos<3

I was more talking about her Feebas. Don’t they need contest wins to evolve?

VaporeonLiker3 (Original Poster)

Common misconception, they need to feel pretty to evolve. Speaking of which, they finally showed up for their third gym battle!

[LINK]

And there’s a faller grade piece of bullshit, one Feebas evolving mid-battle. Who’da thought?

TheMysteryofWyrmeon

Aww yeah, Ritsuka coming in clutch! Shirou’s going to go all the way to the league this year, I’m betting!

SageLeafeon

I’d have thought Shirou would’ve had a tougher match here, what with his team leading with a fighting-type, but Fantina took Illya to the ropes. That was not a two-badge team.

Speaking of ghost-types, do we know when the other fallers will be doing their matches? It’s been a while on their end, what with the delays in Canalave.

WitchyBuisness

My sister’s match can be found [here], while you won’t find my match for my (Gym Badge Number). Mostly because I accepted the badge from Leader Burgh on account of community service. My sister did as well, but requested a battle anyway.

SageLeafeon

Oh hey, the summoning worked! Hi Rin

My_Espeon_Is_a_King

So we won’t get to see Agate battle? Much sadness.

Good to hear you’ve stayed safe through all the troubles in Canalave, Witchy.

WitchyBuisness

Safe might not be the right word, but none of us got hurt. Speaking of which, I see a few comments about our third travel partner. He’s kinda shy, but he’s thinking about joining the chat sometime soon.

UmbreonLairdofShadows

Excellent match, but Sakura seemed at a disadvantage for a lot of it. Two pokemon weak to bug makes for an uphill battle, I suppose, and Burgh’s no pushover.

WeLoveTape

I know the mods clamp down on lot of discussion of them, but I’m still fascinated by the ghost Zorua. @WitchyBuisness, is the little fox doing well?

Also, WHAT’S IN THE BOX?

Silk_Hiding_Steel

Other is doing fine. Beyond still struggling to come up with a name she finds fitting, since she’s not particularly fond of ‘Other’. She’s definitely still rather odd in comparison to most Zorua though, even for a Ghost.

MoureionMourner

Weird even for a ghost? Now I’m very curious. Is she a trueborn, a manifestation, or a second lifer?

Silk_Hiding_Steel

Had to do a little research. She’s somewhere between a manifestation and a second lifer

MourieonMourner

Very weird indeed. You don’t need to give details, but I’d be interested in meeting her some time

TheMysteryofWyrmeon

Heya, does anyone know the three people in the box with the two Einzenbern-Emiya siblings? I recognize the girl from earlier pictures, but I don’t know the other two.

QueenofKalos<3

I recognize the man! That’s Emiya, their dad. Don’t know the woman, though

ItGetsInEverywhere

I do. That’s Emmanuelle, one of the few Ace Trainers to come out of the Orre region, and a known member of Interpol. Since we know Emiya is working for them these days, she might be his parole officer or partner

FlareonBurnstheHottest

Unlikely to the extreme that she’s his Parole officer. Mr. Emiya may have killed people, but no charges stuck (let alone filed) due to a rock solid self defense and blanket ‘pardon’ by the League and Interpol. Ms. Emmanuelle isn’t just an ACE trainer, however, and it’s important to remember that she is arguably the strongest trainer to come out of Orre in recent memory.

DesertRat

The other being Wes, right? Two of Orre’s national heroes.

FlareonBurnstheHottest

Yes. Both of them are suspected to be Champion Level, though neither actually take part in official League Circuits anymore. Ms. Emanuelle works for Interpol full time and is one of their more publicly known agents. Mr. Wes’ current status is unknown, though there are some that suspect he works for Interpol as well.

Fedorable

I’d never really thought about Interpol agents having histories… or lives at all. The uniform is rather distracting

Writer_of_Bad_Fiction

A lot of Ace trainers end up working for Interpol or other agencies if they don’t take a bunch of sponsorships. Feeding a whole stable of Pokemon is expensive, and if you’re not backed by someone, you spend most of your time working instead of training.

White_Fairy_Queen

I heard my dad got mentioned in here, so I came to take a look. Anyone have any questions for me?

GaeSylveon

Sure, who’s your next teammate going to be? Your Milotic is a good brawler, but you don’t have a dedicated physical specialist yet

White_Fiary_Queen

Whatever encounter I happen to meet and click with. Also, Milotic is very much my dedicated physical specialist. For some reason, she struggles quite a bit with aiming (we checked her eyesight, it’s not that) at anything beyond close ranges, so she decided to lean fully into being a brawler. As her trainer, it’s my job to ensure that she can be the best she can be, and if that’s the path she’s chosen, then I’ll help her walk it. Or swim down it. Either or, really.

AuraGardian

Click with? Where are you heading next?

I_Forge_My_Steel

Dad advised us to not say. Apologies.

Hard-Boiled

Well, we know they were in Hearthome last. They could’ve taken a train to get anywhere in Sinnoh like that, but I heard most people on their Journey don’t do that? It’s not an option in Paldea. Otherwise, they could’ve gone any of three ways to get to a different gym.

MoureionMourner

Even if we knew where they were going, that wouldn’t mean anything; there’s underground Pokemon and foreign Pokemon all over Sinnoh.

SageLeafeon

It is a bit of a problem, to some extent. But most of them behave, so close to the God’s Mountain

QueenofKalos<3

Do people actually call it that?

AuraGardian

Not often, but it comes up occasionally…

--(PKMNet)--

Private Message Server: I_Forge_My_Steel(Shirou_E online), Pokemon Master sAtoSHi(Ash_K, online), Walked-500-Years(Akari_B, offline), RileySteelBones(Riley_H, offline)

Trouble Magnet Aura Tutoring

Shirou_E: Ash, I’m going to be out of normal service for a while. I should be able to keep in contact, but the Mirelands will make video chats expensive.

Ash_K: okay, thanks for the heads up

Ash_K: i’m doing a lot better with the strength thing, still working on the communication

Ash_K: sorry for being out of contact so often, things keep happening

Shirou_E: So I’ve heard. You’ve run into those Team Rocket grunts how many times by now?

Ash_K: dunno, two or three dozen? lost count

Ash_K: they’re really stubborn

Ash_K: have you caught any more pokemon? I’m up to seven now

Shirou_E: No, but the egg I have is fairly close to hatching. It’s a Vulpix Egg, so I’ve been preparing for quite a while to receive them into the world to properly care for them. Ritsuka has been… looking forward to it quite a lot. I have a feeling that they want to be a parent quite badly.

Ash_K: huh, I don’t know much about eggs

Ash_K: should probably learn about that, if I’m going to be a master

Shirou_E: If you have an incubator, they’re not high maintenance. Have things worked out with Pikachu and your Charmander?

Ask_K: charmander is moody, but he’s getting better

Ash_K: managed to communicate with pikachu a bit more. He’s not interested in evolving, and that’s why he didn't want a trainer

Ash_K: he’s glad i told him it’s his decision, not mine

Shirou_E: I’m glad I was able to help a little. Any questions about the training before we head into the mire?

Ash_K: not right now. I have something that’s on the tip of my tongue but I have to go break up some play-wrestling that seems like it’s getting out of hand

Shirou_E: Understood. I’ll talk to you when I get a signal.