Island Visits! - Akala Island Tour

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Welcome to Akala Island!

It's here that the Fallers have been asked to come along on the boat ride to visit the site of Wela Volcano, on behest of Olivia, the Island Queen. It's here you will be given a tour of the area, and allowed to stay at the Pokemon Center for a week while visiting the area, before heading back to Melemele Island.

It's to both familiarize yourself with the Island, and get to know the Locals, as well as perhaps spend some quality time with the people and places of the landscape. Also, participation in the local Fire Festival has also been announced, to see what kind of ceremony the locals have to honor the traditions of Alola.



WELA SHRINE

It is here that you will visit the site on the first day. Even with or without your Pokemon, this place radiates a serene, sacred harmony. You, as Fallers, are here in the Off-Season, and thus, there are no people around except for you and the three Hikers who are milling about who might have answers for you if you ask further. Olivia is tending to the shrine, giving thanks to the volcano for it's life-giving nature. It is a serene, sacred moment. There's a buzzing feel of anticipation, as people have already begun to visit the site.




FARMLANDS

Many farmlands dot the landscape and one of these belongs to Rango and Sima, their son Kiawe who participated in the Pokemon League last year. They run a Farm which you, as Fallers, are allowed to work at, and live at if you so desire. Taking care of Pokemon, feeding them, shipping milk and other farm-fresh products out of the farm every day is hard but rewarding labor. And you will be paid well, given a place to live, and there is soft serve ice cream on the regular.





PIKACHU VALLEY

The last stop on the list for the middle of the week, is a surprise! At the middle of the week before the real event begins, Kiawe has arranged a visit from a woman named Pikala who brings the Fallers to a place called Pikachu Valley! A place of fun and excitement, there are literally hundreds of Pikachu everywhere.

Some of these Pikachu are up for adoption to people who wish to have a partner, and many of them are very prideful and willful as the Pikachu nature is apparent, but they are friends for life no matter the cost. And Pikala has names for each and every one of them!





FIRE FESTIVAL



What you might believe is a actual festival, is more of a feeling of burning anticipation. Hundreds of people are gathered at the Shrine, as Olivia stands at the front of the Shrine, a ancient looking crown sitting on the Shrine's head. Here, she spreads her arms.

"People of Alola, and those who come from afar! Thank you all for coming! Today, we give thanks to Wela, the life giving power. May its blessing keep us forevermore from being overcome by the raging inferno of Fire. Remember its power, and its strength."

For a moment, there's reverent silence before everyone begins to start milling up the island path, Pokemon out. There's so many Pokemon, not just Fire Pokemon, but Pokemon of all kinds.

Kiawe explains as he and his Charizard stands in line. "The Crown is placed upon the head of the Pokemon who receives it, and it boosts the power of the Pokemon who wears it for the year. Not only that, but it blesses the Pokemon with the protection of Wela. Wela is the live giving source of power of our land. Without it, Akala Island wouldn't be as fertile and nourishing to Alola as it would be. It's a sacred, humble power that we live under, for at any given moment, Wela could take everything from us in an instant."

Kiawe smiled. "That is why, we need to respect it, and never over-industrialize the landscape. Otherwise, Wela will become angry, and destroy the land in raging lava."

Many more Questions about Akala can be asked about this land, and soon, it's the Fallers turn to be blessed by Olivia, one by one.


When the Week Ends

The Boat Ride back to Melemele is an interesting one. You have time to discuss what you've seen. Perhaps new Pokemon friends you've obtained or met. One thing is for certain, there's a new viewpoint on the land you've just walked in. The power of Wela, the Pikachu's who live in the world. The new Fire Pokemon who you have just encountered. All this and more.

All this and more, as the Journey Continues!

To Be Continued!

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Wela Shrine

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You may ask for a NPC or tour the area yourself with a mingle here.

Farmlands

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Farmland Mingle here, you may mingle or ask for a NPC here.

Pikachu Valley

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You may tour Pikachu Valley here with a mingle, the only NPCs here are the Pikachu, Pikala, Olivia and Kiawe, and his sister.

Pokemon Center

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For Day to Day and Mingle Posting throughout the Week until returning to Melemele

Fire Festival! - Thread Active NOW!

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It is here, at the site of the Shrine that a massive event is happening. After Olivia's speech, there are hundreds of people lined up to have their Pokemon be crowned. The Fallers are escorted to the front of the line, as special guests if they so desire.

Here, Olivia presents the crown for their Pokemon to wear, and bolster their Pokemon's spirit.

1 Non-Fire Pokemon will receive a Blessing of Bonus Luck for the rest of the Month, and what that entails can be better battling, finding a item of some kind or just simply having a good day with them and their trainers.

1 Fire-type Pokemon will receive a Blessing of Strength for the rest of the Month, allowing them to be capable of feats equal to HM STRENGTH for the duration of the Month.

Those who Olivia places the crown upon without a Pokemon will receive a random Stat Bonus for the day.

Only one Pokemon can receive a blessing, Olivia doesn't have all day and there's a lot of people in line.

Down the stairs, there are refreshments, and a respectful Summer-like Carnival for people with games, and people to enjoy.

Pikachu Valley

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Kaiba doesn't belong here. He so doesn't belong here, but Goomy seems to like the place. She calls out happily to all the passing Pikachu, offering berries from Kaiba's bag.

"Did I say you could share them? Hey---"

And now there's a Pikachu sniffing at the stuffy human.

"...what? Go play with Goomy, she likes you."

He doesn't need another cutesy partner. One is quite enough.

COME AT ME OLIVA

[shadowslipping]

One week. That sounds like a good time! One week of touring, and taking in the sights...

While on Mele Mele, it did not take Yuume long to be pointed toward Kahuna Hala to ask about a good place to continue her workout. Much as she needed to keep up the training with her shadow-state, she can't well give up the physical work either.

So she's trying to figure out...well. Where to do that for the week. At the moment it looks like she's about to ask the Nurse Joy- her audino however, is tugging at her sleeve and pointing to someone who looks Far More Likely to know where to have a good workout!

She has come!

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One could find Olivia that day as she came into the Pokemon Center, with a bright and chipper, "Alola!"

Just the person that Yuume needed to see after all. She was bright and early, with her Lycanroc following behind her, as she placed down an order of delicate looking bracelets. "Here you go Joy. Oh, are you the person that was asking to see me? I'm Olivia."

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"Eh-" Oh! Well, she might not have necessarily realized it was Olivia specifically she needed to talk to- but if anyone will know it's the Kahuna right? While Audino gives a small, calm wave, Yuume gives a nodding bow herself. "Ah...if it was about a good exercise ground, that would be me..."

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"Ah yes, well there's a good place actually up on the mountain where I work out. If you want to come along, then I'm going for my morning jog," said Olivia. "Care to join me? I'll show you the place."

Re: Pikachu Valley

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"Her name is Kisara!" Exclaimed the caretaker, a bright woman named Pikala. "She's taken a shine to you, she's very shy."

"Pika...?" Kisara was a little Pikachu with a long hairstyle.

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"That would be wonderful, thank you!" She paused to look to Audino. "You can come too, neh? Let me know if you get tired, I can let you back into your pokeball."

"Auudinooo~"

At any rate. "Ah...If I could get into my workout clothing first though, that might be best; it won't take me long."

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"Sure, take your time. I work out in pretty much anything to be honest." said Olivia with a cheerful smile.

She took a moment to greet some of the locals, Ash, who was passing by and was glad to see her, as Yuume went to change.

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That name... Kaiba's eyes widened slightly. Surely it was a coincidence, but he felt a slight pull of sympathy for the small Pikachu. She was still blinking up at him with those big eyes.

"...all right, Kisara, you can have a few. It won't break the bank."

This time Kaiba offers the berries himself, open palm tilted toward her. It couldn't hurt to make a peace offering, if only to avoid another zap.

[shadowslipping]

"Thank you..! I just want to make sure I don't ruin anything..." Especially not a knit poncho. That's going to snag on plenty.

But, soon enough she'll be back, dressed more like one of those 'battle girls' from Hoenn.

"Alright- let's go~!"

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Kisara lets out the cutest "Chaaaa!" and takes the berry, and before she bites into it, she splits it into half, offering half to him. "Chu?" she said, thinking of him and his tummy.

Aren't you hungry too?

OTA...

[soft_focus]

The Pikachu and Reira have entered a Strange but nonetheless delightful moment of existence. On the one hand, not a single one seems keen on leaving with the girl. That much is clear whenever she wanders toward the exit, and pauses, and then remembers someone told her to stop wandering along the routes alone.

Oops.

On the other, a good number have...definitely taken a shine to her over all! One's even been handing her flowers.

...They're not stopping either, they just wander away, find another one, and bring it over. Another is sitting in her lap, occasionally grabbing her hand and putting it on their head as a not-so-subtle hint to do some ear scratches.

Over all, there's at least five or so pikachu just...Chillin' with the child.

Re: OTA...

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"Having fun?" asked Pikala curiously, leaning over at Reira with a smile, as Boruto the Pikachu rode on her shoulder. He let a wave out at her.

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"Ah..." Reira turns upward, and slowly waves back. "...they're all happy..." she quietly answers, turning her attention back to the many flowers. "...And nice..."

So many flowers. So, so many flowers.

[blue_ice]

...huh? She's thinking of him? How strange. He's never actually popped one in his mouth himself, trusting the words of nutritional experts, but. He holds it up to his nose. Seems harmless enough.

He tries it, the faintest edge of a smile on his face. "Thanks. Mm, you could teach Goomy a few things about manners, Kisara."

But he gives Goomy a fond pat anyway, continuing to address the Pikachu. "But you should be careful of who you trust as well."

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"Pikachu Valley is a land where everyone can be happy-pika!" Exclaimed Pikala. "It's a refuge for everyone, but more importantly, it's a place of friends to gather and find homes for everyone else who needs one!"

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"Chu pika pi," replied Kisara, taking a bite of her berry, with a knowing smile. It's a familiar smile, like someone would give him, like a little brother or a family member would.

"Chu chu, pika-chu," replied Kisara. Seems like she thinks you're being too hard in a place of relaxation and rest."

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"All right, let's get going then." Olivia turns -- and trips on the floor, crashing to the ground.

"I'm all right!" She exclaims after a moment. "This is normal, all normal!"

Getting up, she grins. "Just all according to plan!"

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Reira blinks, and slowly looks at All of the Pikachu.

With wide eyes, she looks back up. "That's too many for home."

The pikachu seem to hurriedly be assuring this kid that they don't intend for her to adopt All of them.

[shadowslipping]

"AH-!!" Oh geeze!! Her hand's already reaching out, but apparently...Olivia is fine??

"O-Olivia..." YIKES... "R...Alright then...!"

O- Off they go...