fallers_rpg | Episode 9: Welcome to the World of Pokemon -- Again! The Galar Trip!

Episode 9: Welcome to the World of Pokemon -- Again! The Galar Trip!

Welcome to the Galar Region everyone!

After a long trip, you've all arrived, rested up and now are touring the countryside before heading to Wyndon. Along the way, you and your classmates get to experience the gentleness of the city before heading to the biggest city of the nation.

Some stops are along the way as follows.

First stop is the big and majestic Wild Area around Motostoke and Hammerlocke. This rich, lush area is full of natural beauty, and is a haven for Pokemon. Trains, trainers and Pokemon all travel through this landscape, as you can see dens lit up across the landscape. Your tour guide will inform you that these Dens are full of Dynamax Pokemon, and can be battled and caught if you wish to test your mettle.

There are Pokemon of all kinds, not quite all of the Pokemon you might find in other regions but Pokemon are migrating in and out of Galar at all times with unique and bizzare forms.

Incredible looking Stow-on-Side is another stop where the trains run, yes, trains run to Stow-on-Side, not EVERYONE walks here, silly! and Here, you can find the historical murals of the landscape, the Fighting Gym run by Bea (when it's not swapped out with Allister every other half a year but this time it's Bea's turn), and maybe if you're plucky enough, Bea will let you challenge her gym. Who knows, she might accept.

Hullbury Gym is in the opposite direction and we'll be taking the Train there as well, or you could rent a bike and hoof it across the bridge, it's up to you. Or a Corviknight Taxi. Either way, we'll be setting out from Hammerlocke in the middle of the week to visit Nessa.

In the middle of the week, we will arrive at our destination. The beautiful city of Wyndon.

Wyndon is a bustling metropolis where some peculiar going-ons have been taking place. While it shouldn't bother you at the moment, Chairman Rose himself has come to meet you and the students with a genuine smile on his face along with his placid secretary, and none other than Champion Leon.

All are very enthusiastic to meet the students, and some of the Fallers who have decided to come on the trip, including the chaperones.

In all, you've been put up at the swankiest hotel thanks to the Chairman's goodwill, and have fun experiencing the life of Wyndon for the next ten days!

This is where the real Mystery Begins, as reports of strange red light has been affecting citizen's Pokemon, and Dynamaxing them once in a while...

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Chairman Rose and Leon meet the students.

Reira is perhaps one of the more odd students of the field trip crew, for more reasons than one. The obvious lingering social stunting from past trauma is of course one thing- Sophocles' family (And indeed, Sophy himself no doubt) have obviously been doing their best to help the girl along, and usual precautions and heads up were passed to whoever needed it, but while she's far along the path to full recovery she's still a bit of an odd ducklett.

Case in point she wound up missing within about 10 minutes of entering the wild area and was found raiding pokemon dens for experience candy with the assistance of an overly eager gang of 'Goon evolutions. Gotta encourage that Rebellion.

As it stands, the Obstagoon Den-Mother's gift to Reira doesn't fit in her bag now, because she's sort of filled it with candy she intends to try at the hotel. Also, her last egg.

Because now she has another egg, in her arms.

The point is, she still doesn't have a single pokemon, and at the moment is staring rather brazenly at Leon's Charizard.

"Mnnhhhhh..."

Sir, are you aware that your tail is....On Fire?

The staring moves to Leon's cape. So many, of the 'stamps'. And lastly-

"...oh!"

THE CHAIRMAN'S TIE.

"It's a flower!"

SHE LOVES IT.

Not everyone walks, but Sena sure does! He can't help it - running is in his blood, and this isn't the first region he's hiked through. It's a bit lonely compared to when he went through Sinnoh with everyone else, but the liveliness of the landscape compared to back then takes off the edge.

Sena's out and about with his whole team like usual, and it's not uncommon to find him in the depths of the Wild Area trying to outrun the Pokemon that chase after him. It's become sort of a challenge - if he can't outrun them, his Pokemon join into the fray. Although...some of the slower Pokemon are taking the appearance of this fast human as a challenge...

"Hah...haaah!" This is...probably one of the rarer times that Sena's been so exuberant, actually. It's the first real long hike he's had in a while...

"Feels like we're travelling all over again, ah...?" His Pokemon all respond with varying levels of energy, although all of them do seem to be enjoying the time they're spending together. It's certainly a motley crew.

[Honorary Member of the Obsta-Goon Gang]

The Wild Area. A truly dangerous region of the land, notably having sections where pokemon trainers of all sorts will avoid moving through grass entirely because they know their limits in the gym will leave them outmatched by the pokemon of the wilds. A region of Galar where especially strong pokemon, of advanced stages of evolution, brazenly wander the paths ready to chase down any fool of a trainer who dares to come near.

Reira, go figure, has either not listened to any warnings because she was too busy staring at someone's galaran meowth, or has decided to actively ignore the warnings, given that seconds after the tour guide begins leading them off she's already tearing away in the opposite direction of the group.

Really, it only takes ten minutes and then well! Everyone probably should have expected this.

Understandably, Reira is as difficult to locate in the grass as wild riolu, among other things. She also appears to be entirely undettered by the weather, if anything pressing onward more stubbornly as she explores. This is a very nice place, even if there are a number of hungry-angry-scared feelings from wild pokemon to avoid, which keeps her from ending up in an awkward encounter.

And then she spots something against a tree, like a little blue crystal. It feels like a crystal, even- but after a second or so it actually feels a bit like it might even be...melting?

"...Candy!"

The hunt is on. Reira's wandering continues, carrying her far to the bridge connecting Motosoke and Hammerlocke's ends of the fields and then over it. Is there candy by the other trees? In the grass? Eventually she's poking in more than a few holes, until a small growl grabs her attention. Funny, she didn't actually feel any angry-scared emotions coming near, so-

Oh, that's because they're not.

The Machamp standing there looks rather smug...at least initially. Flexing impressively, leering from above, he's more than ready to show this little upstart trainer why it's best to stick to the proper paths! Except...No pokemon comes out.

"...Champ?"

Reira looks back up at the Machamp...And proceeds to if anything, have a non-zero reaction. "I got here first," she states rather plainly. "...You have to get candy somewhere else."

"Ch..CHAMP!?"

"Yeah."

They're not conversing. Far from it in fact. The Machamp however is stunned. This thing can fit in his hand! They're not even running away! What's happ-

"OBBBBBBSTAAAAAAAAAA!"

Obstagoon used cross chop. Which wasn't that effective, not really, but then-

Obstagoon used taunt. The Machamp charges- Obstagoon used Obstruct...Machamp's defense plummets.

"OBBBBBBSTAGOOOOONNNN!" And with a rocking final finish, a series of furious swipes send the Machamp packing!

Reira claps. Because, it seems polite. "Oh! You're strong!"

...And.

"...You can have a candy I guess. You're being nice."

It's the start of a beautiful friendship indeed. Den mother Obstagoon is quick to laugh in her tongue-wagging way before being joined by her cete- other linoone and zigzagoon- and in a matter of moments the thing that the tour group will finally be able to find is...

Obstagoon Obstructing while the kids rock out around scaring off other pokemon...as the human kid stoops down at a pokemon den and starts pulling out more of those crystaline candies, shoving them in her bag.

"Oh...there's really big ones in this one..."

Child....

[Let's Sing A Song About Trains!]

Eventually the riveting tour of the Wild Area must end. Reira's backpack is absolutely bursting with experience candies (not to mention that large egg she found in Alola all that time ago), but now she's got something else as well.

A black and white striped egg, of somewhat smaller scale, sits on her lap. She's been a little more protective of this one, see- it was given to her by the Obstagoon crew personally, and she wants to take good care of it. At the same time...

"...........I hope you hatch faster..." she mutters, frowning a bit at it.

[CAN...DY...]

It's finally time for rest. Everyone is settled in the hotel, and while one egg remains nestled in candies, the other is nested on a pillow instead. Both are technically beside each other of course, and not on a bed, but Reira is doing her best. As it is, she carefully pulls out a small little candy and eyes it eagerly. She's been waiting. Waiting so she doesn't spoil any of her food like everyone has taken to warning her. So she brings it to her mouth and............

.............

"Blhhhhh..." Wow this tastes terrible actually, what the heck. "'S gross..."

[MAX! RAID!]

MmmMMOOOOUUUUUUU!

There had been a red light shining from one of the dens. "Ahh," the tour guide explained. "That's an active den- there's a Dynamax field within, and a dynamaxed pokemon that can be fought and captured!" She had then examined it- and after a moment, beamed at the group. "This one looks simple enough- if you want to test your mettle, go on and jump in! Only four to a match though, and remember..."

Only one can catch it.

The pokemon looks massive. It reminds Yuume greatly of the battle with the Skarmory- yet somehow different. Yuume looks to her own pokemon, her Audino of course, and nods.

"Saah...are you ready then? It'll be all on you, neh? We need to practice more on letting you get those hits in hmm?"

"Dii-noo?"

"Ahaha...well, if you need a boost of course..!"

"DIIII NOOOO~!"

Let the raid begin! Hatenna has appeared!

[A Moment With Nature (And Trees)]

"Ahh, careful..." Yuume, it seems, now has a third member on the team. Significantly smaller without the furling Dynamax energies to bolster them, Hatenna has taken an immediate shine to the other two members of the relatively pink team- the colours mostly balanced by creams of various shades, and a few blues.

It's a peaceful spot to relax however- Yuume even has a book she's pulled out, quietly leaning back before turning to the one who's joined her. "It's been a fairly nice day, if not rather eventful, neh?" she comments with a small smile.

"...How are you doing?"

[Imagine the History!]

"Incredible..."

The ruins of Stow-on-Side, both displayed and otherwise, are a sight to behold; yet somehow, it's a teapot that has caught Yuume's eye. "Absolutely intricate patterning...there's certainly been a great amount of wear on it, but over all it's scarcely chipped..."

The woman examines a teapot she's found on display with absolute care, treating it with nothing but grace. Eventually she looks to the stall's salesman. "How much did you say this was..?"

"Oh...3000P, miss! A real bargain!"

Yuume blinks. And squints. It is a bargain. A very...good bargain. Oddly good. But as she looks under the pot...

There's some sort of mark there. Odd. But ultimately she also just liked the look of the pot and thought that the couple back in Alola would enjoy a gift so...

"Alright. I'll take it then. Do you have anything to wrap it up in?"

If anyone else cares to enjoy the antique, best hurry- unless you plan to offer some packaging yourself.

[A Friend Indeedee,]

The Glimwood Tangle is a beautiful forest, truly. A little bit off the path, of course...why, she suspects the tour wasn't going to bring them here at all by the end of the day, instead preferring to keep everyone at Stow-on-Side! But the forest has its own allure, and she's done her sight-seeing back there by now so instead she wanders. Hatenna bouncing and dancing a little ahead with Alcremie, and Audino at her side.

And then they notice something.

"....Indeedee."

Well, it's more that they insist on making themselves known.

"Ah...hello?" They don't appear to be planning on battle. Actually, the pokemon even has one arm behind their back, the other held forward in wait. After some hesitance, Yuume looks to her Audino. "...I think he might want your hand, Audino..."

"A...Audi..?"

She gives it. The Indeedee immediately bows, granting it a kiss.

"A-AUDI!?"

"Indeed! Innndeedee!" Is the insisted reply, Audino's hand returned as he scurries around the pair. To Yuume, it's difficult to tell what's going on. The Audino however...

Is getting flustered. And being offered berries. And flowers. And...

"Th...they seem to really like you, hmm..."

"A-Audi!!" halp

[The Fire in an Opal | CLOSED]

The forest is lovely, but ultimately the party does need to be heading back. "We've gotten rather deep into the woods, haven't we?" Yuume chuckles, the shadows rustling around them. Mushrooms shine dully, and barely anything can be seen in the soft glow. Even so, in her soft pink poncho, Yuume seems to be nothing but optimistic. "Well, we should likely head back at least...otherwise, the others are going to get worried neh?"

The pokemon nod- though they pause, and stare behind her. Yuume...Seems not to notice. Or...

"Ahh...you saw them too?"

Abruptly, a Morgrem is in for a wild surprise- as Yuume not only sidesteps its attempted lunge, but proceeds to snatch it by the hair. "Mmmh." She smiles at it. "...You're just a little rude, hmm?"

"M...Mor!"

The woman's voice lowers, and she frowns. "Perhaps next time, you can try leading someone else astray, hm?"

Rapidly it tries bowing its head to apologize- Yuume however, merely takes her second hand from her hip and uses it to grab the long spear of hair that had been preparing to twitch upward.

"Hmm?" she 'repeats', frown remaining.

The morgrem gives a short 'eep', and she releases it...with a toss back up the ledge beside her. "Grem!!" Suffice to say, it decides she's not worth the effort.

Yuume smiles back to the crowd again. "Saah, let's find ourselves an exit and see about a taxi, neh?"

"A...Auudii..." "Tennn!"

"Hm? What is it?"

What is it? Well.

They've an audience, that's all.

Alice completely fails to pay any attention to the tour guide as she and Phym immediately start wandering around the Wild Area, long-ingrained habit causing them to scoop up...basically everything they see on the ground. Berries, unused Pokeballs, jars of honey, whatever. Autumn and Bullet are following along behind them, helping out as always.

There are, at first, a few incidents with overly aggressive wild Pokemon, but each time they get too close Phym picks them up and throws them in the nearest lake, and the quartet soon has a clear area around them as they continue gathering as much as they can carry.

PINK.

PINK.

"HMMHMMHMHMMHMHMMMMM! Time for my Gym Challenge!" Cackled a wizened voice out of nowhere as a spry old lady was upon Yuume, invading her personal space.

"Yes, yes, i see it. Pink, Pink everywhere. You Suffered A Terrible Fate, haven't you child?" inquired Opal, the Gym Leader of the area.

"E-Ehh!?" Woah!!

Woah!! "G-Gym challenge..!?" Suffice to say Yuume is alarmed. She nearly jumps back in shock, causing a mushroom to light up as it is- only dying the area around them in more pink. "We're in the middle of the woods aren't we..!?"

"Tennnnaaaaaa!" Ah yes, the Hatenna has a point-

"I-" A terrible fate. Somehow, she feels herself grow stiff. "Just what do you mean to imply by that?" she asks, only further incriminating herself on the matter.

Here in Wyndon Hotel, you will be staying for the rest of the trip. Feel free to stay in and around the area and mingle and sample the life of the town.

"C'mon along, kids! I'm sure we can find a city this way!"

And, as you're wandering around, you'll find an odd sight.

It's a duck. A 3-to-4 foot duck being followed by a Farfetch'd and two Galarian Farfetch'd. And they're all wearing shirts and caps colored red, blue and green.

This is a Faller. But, what's a Faller doing all the way out in Galar and not with the group.

"Howdy, all! Don't worry, just a mama duck and her ducklings walking past. Off to kick butt, hopefully!"

All Kaiba can do is stare. What a strange thing, to hoard it all as if there's an apocalypse on the way and they know it.

"How is all of that not dragging you down by now? You've seen how fast these Pokémon charge."

Why is everyone being so reckless in a new region? Kaiba can only stare, befuddled, as she brazenly defies the Pokémon and somehow wins the battle of wills. He finds himself following behind, prepared to pounce if necessary but surprised when it's not.

"How are you doing that?"

Reira pulls herself out of another den, shoving yet more candies in her bag. She looks to Seto, blinking at the question.

"....I just don't go all the way inside."

That wasn't what he was asking, kiddo.

"...I mean...how are they not...attacking..."

Kaiba doesn't trust it. He steps a little closer, staring at her hoard of candy. "And is that safe."

God, Kaiba, when did you become so fussy.

One of the Linoone laugh. Obstagoon herself really laughs.

Reira just blinks. "I don't know. They're nice, that's all. People were jumping into the holes that glowed more before, so it's probably okay."

Reira this is cheating.

Reira no,

"...which holes?"

Ultra Holes, or something else? Should he be preparing to fight someone off? He crosses his arms and stares at the creatures, who just stare blankly back.

Alice looks over at Phym, who has just finished throwing a Snorlax into the lake. Back at Kaiba.

"We're very strong. We can carry a lot."

Complete deadpan as she says this.

"Oh ho ho, I can see it. You've been used in the past," said Opal, striking her walking stick onto the ground. "Hmm, hmm, yes, your eyes speak it, the Pink shows right through you child."

"Come, come, to the town we go. We need to continue on, before the dark sets in."

"Oh dang it's a talking duck!" Exclaimed Fred. "My kind!"

"I'm sure your kind is the Pokemon, Fred," said Adora, eye-rolling. "But hi ma'am, we're tourists in this place. The town is that way. Want to group up with us? I'm guessing you're not from around here?"

Charizard met Reira's glance with an even look. Why aren't you impressed little one?

At this, Rose laughed delightedly. "I like you little one. Yes, it's a flower. I prefer flowers, since they're my namesake. My name's Chairman Rose, I own this city as I helped build it. This, is Champion Leon."

Leon grinned, and with a flourish, did his signature Charizard Pose. "Nice to meet you all!"

"This is just like home," said Ash. "Except with a lot more stuff strewn about."

He's already got a lot of EXP candy from a Dynamax Raid he just jumped right into. He had just given it a warm Alola Welcome, with Kiawe and Lana and Sophocles.

It had buggered off but it was a lot of fun.

“Of course I’m not from here - not too many ducks here that can talk.” The Duck said. “But, yeah, that’ll be great. Name’s Della and these are Jet, Turbo and Rebel. And no Donald to give them lame names.”

"I'm Fred the Magnificent, although there's some Galarian Ponyta who are arguing this fact," he added sourly, "and this is Adora. She's sometimes a 7-foot-tall Amazon Warrior Lady."

"Stop it. And come off it Fred, the Galar Ponyta and Rapidash are just... pastel. There's nothing special about them," said Adora, seconds before a herd of traveling Ponyta and Rapidash zoomed by, looking FABULOUS in the wind, sparkling as they traveled in the sunlight.

"Stop staring Adora you're hurting my feelings!" half-sobbed Fred theatrically.

"Not enough things are trying to eat us for it to be like home."

Alice is very frank about this.

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