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    I vote Romeo for the team, I've always loved zangoose.
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    So, when I go for route 119, I have two options.

    One, I can just make a normal catch routine, and maybe get a Tropius, or two, I can catch a Tentacool on one of the sea routes I still have spare, and catch a Feebas. Assuming I don't screw anything up, it should be garunteed under the dupes clause.
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    How many sea routes do you have left? If there are more than 1 I say skip the tentacool for now and get a Feebas, not sure of the name, but s/he should be modest about his/her appearance, not really wanting to evolve, but s/he is addicted to blue poké blocks.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dusk Eclipse View Post
    How many sea routes do you have left? If there are more than 1 I say skip the tentacool for now and get a Feebas, not sure of the name, but s/he should be modest about his/her appearance, not really wanting to evolve, but s/he is addicted to blue poké blocks.
    What he said.
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    I have a lot of sea routes left, but the catch is that if I want a half-decent chance at catching a Feebas, I need a Tentacool first.

    *Runs to Bulbapedia*

    On route 199, Magikarp, Wingull and Peliper will apprear while surfing, and Magikarp, Tentacool and Feebas appear while fishing with the old rod. However, Feebas will only appear along six tiles along the entierity of the route, randomly chosen upon my entering the area. So to cover the whole route without running into something new, I need to catch a Tentacool.
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    Quote Originally Posted by YakYak View Post
    I have a lot of sea routes left, but the catch is that if I want a half-decent chance at catching a Feebas, I need a Tentacool first.

    *Runs to Bulbapedia*

    On route 199, Magikarp, Wingull and Peliper will apprear while surfing, and Magikarp, Tentacool and Feebas appear while fishing with the old rod. However, Feebas will only appear along six tiles along the entierity of the route, randomly chosen upon my entering the area. So to cover the whole route without running into something new, I need to catch a Tentacool.
    Catch a tentacool first then.
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    Tentacool Telus : Brave Warrior of the sea (interpret that as you will, though personally I would prefer a more serious take on that, sometimes you need a straight man)
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    If I don't get an update posted within 12 hours, sic Strongiron on me.
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    Alright, guys, confession time. I am five months short of twenty, and my parents have given me an ultimatum: Find out what I'm going to do with my life for at least the next year, or they're going to find out for me. It was a tough decision, but in the end I have determined that I will be joining the United States army, and have already begun speaking with a recruiter. In the short term, that means that I am taking the months before I sign the papers and then get called off to boot camp (which might or might not have a significant delay) to wrap up my life, including my LPs. Long-term, I'm not sure exactly what's going to happen, but I intend to finish this game, and come back for more when I can, even if I have to wait four years to do it.

    We now return to your regularly scheduled pre-update banter.


    Alright, I'm sick of all the mopey crap, time to do something fun.

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    HA HA! My draconic powers grow!



    I can feel the strength rise within me!



    Soon none shall be able to stand in my way!



    I am the master of dragons!



    Fear my blows of death!



    Behold, nothing can stand against me!

    Will you shut the hell up?

    NEVER!



    Ultimate draconic power will be mine!



    ALL OF CREATION WILL TREMBLE BEFORE ME!



    I AM UNSTOPPABLE!



    THEIR BLOOD NOURISHES ME, MAKES ME POWERFUL!



    MY POWERS ARE BEYOND COMPREHENSION!



    FEAR ME, MORTALS!

    Oh, for-will you just SHUT UP?!

    MAKE ME!



    I WILL DESTROY YOU!



    Bring it on, you worthless son of a-

    Hey, guys!



    Look what I found!



    Oh… oh, man, this is great!

    This is going to end poorly.

    Is Michael still doing that moping thing?



    Oh, hell yes. C’mon, I’ve got an idea.



    You sure about this?

    Oh, yeah, I’m sure.



    AAAAAAHHHHH!



    It… it worked!



    Oof!

    I’ll say it did! Now quick, go find the others’ pokeballs, and let’s get going!



    Michael?

    Yeah, Lidda?

    What’s wrong?

    Just… thinking about Blackstar… about all of you guys, really.



    About everything Dad said… *sigh* Why?



    Why am I risking your lives on some stupid gym challenge? What’s this destiny everyone keeps talking about, and when is it supposed to be fulfilled? Why the hell…



    Alright, I’ve got them!

    Okay, everyone in! Let’s go!



    Whoo! Freedom! Let’s see what’s out there!



    Hold! What sorcery is this that you tread upon my waves?

    I’m Azgard, the ultimate badass, and this is Lidda, the ultimate swimming Linoone, and we’re swimming across the mewdamn sea because we can.

    You do not seem to house ill intent for the sea, but neither do you appear to be the most trustworthy. I shall accompany you and make sure that you bring no harm to the seas.

    Fine by me, pal.

    My name is Telus, warrior of the seas.



    Hey, remember when Briney was taking us out to Slateport?

    Yeah.

    Remember that wreck we passed out there?

    You want to check it out?

    Hell, yes.



    Alright, let’s head in.



    Okay, everybody out! Let’s check this place out and see what’s here.



    Split up and search for loot!



    Ooh, I found a dive ball!



    Got an escape rope!



    I FOUND A TRAINER!



    I have found a revive. I doubt it will be of use.



    Hey, what’re you doing here?





    Well, good luck with that.



    So let me get this straight: we searched every inch of this scrap heap, and all we found was a ball, a rope, and a piece of crap we can’t even use?

    Looks like it.

    Well, dammit that was a waste of time. Everybody back in the balls!



    So, what’s next?

    I wanna try something out.



    Are you sure this is a good idea?

    C’mon, it’ll be fun!





    Would I be standing here if I didn’t?



    C’mon, try it, Lidda.



    It’s disgusting!

    You won’t know until you try it.



    Ekkh, that’th thour!



    C’mon, have another!



    Lookit that, you already look tougher!

    Geth me thum wahher!


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    Tough contest! The participating trainers and their Pokemon are as follows!







    And our first Pokemon-coached contestant, Azgard will be coaching















    While the votes are being tallied, let’s move on to secondary judging! The second stage of judging is the much anticipated appeal time! May the contestants amaze us with superb appeals of dazzling moves!










































    Dammit, Lidda!





















    Thank you all for a most wonderful display of quality appeals! This concludes all judging! Thank you for your fine efforts!



    The Judge looks ready to make the announcement!















    DAMMIT, LIDDA!

    Ken I geth thum wahher nahw?!


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    Unique update? It's adventure time!

    I liked the update, just remember to return to the ship, when you get dive.
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    It's not filler. Anything that takes that much effort by definition cannot be filler.

    I think we're at an okay level for May, but anyone want to suggest one for Winonna, or should I default to equal to her highest?
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    Quote Originally Posted by YakYak View Post
    It's not filler. Anything that takes that much effort by definition cannot be filler.

    I think we're at an okay level for May, but anyone want to suggest one for Winonna, or should I default to equal to her highest?
    That's what I default to.
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    Need Name/personality for voltorb/electrode and magnemite/magneton.
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    Voltorb Sparks. Wants to obtain more power and be the biggest ball ever.

    Magnemite Ash. Wants to find it's nerdy friends. Also a nerd.
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    Voltorb: Boxy, he refuses to believe he is round.

    Magnetite: Iota-Nine a malfunctioning prototype, can only communicate in beeps, the obly one who can "understand" it is Theta-One the skarmory.
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    *Facepalm* Forgot the colors, give me a second!Alright, time to stop stalling and get back to work. I'm shipping out on the 13th of January, so I've got exactly two months to finish this. Illven, if you see me on Xbox live, beat me up and tell me to get back to this. Also: I forgot to add the last update to my signature, so apologies if you missed it because of that.

    Okay, I need to get off my butt and move this. It's a bit short, but I want this next leg done in one part.

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    …Well, I guess that’s the gist of it, really.



    I just… I-I’m just not sure what I’m supposed to be doing.



    I… I…

    Don’t worry, everything’s fine.





    Thanks, Lidda.



    Okay, we’re still down a team member, so we need… what the hell?

    Traitors! Vandals of the seas! I demand that you release me at once! May the wrath of Kyogre strike you all dead!

    Um… why is there a raging Tentacool in my box?

    No clue.

    Tauros.

    No, seriously, I’ve got no idea.

    Right.

    I don’t know!

    I know you’re lying, Azgard.

    Then accuse me of it and move on.

    Fine. Azgard, you’re lying.

    Nope.

    RRRRRRRGG! Fine! I’m taking the Skarmory.

    Control, this is Recon Theta-One, beginning active assessment, over.

    *sigh* Let’s… let’s just go.



    Control, this is Recon Theta-One. Initial assessment results are promising, over.



    So, who are you talking to?



    I’m sorry, sir, I am not at liberty to discuss that.



    What are you talking about?



    Theta-One, Recon, Captain, 5188309614

    Joy.



    Control, this is Recon Theta-One. Assessment results still promising, over.





    Alright, that’s enough. Good job.

    Control, this is Recon Theta-One. Re-entering passive assessment, over.



    Well, Eastward it is, then, guys.



    Lad!

    Wattson?





    You and half of Hoenn.





    Wait, what’s going on?



    So send a damn technician in.



    *sigh* Fine.



    I’ve just gone from annoyed to worried.



    Oh, I see it, it’s that cave over there. Alright, everyone in the balls, we’re going for a swim.

    Hey, don’t worry about that, we’ve got Lidda!





    What, the hell, just happened?

    I dunno.

    *facepalm*





    Yes, that’s how you gather support for your cause.



    Alright, let’s check this out.



    Yep, this is the place.



    Here we go, guys.





    Color-coded floor switches for doors, huh? Who came up with that security measure?



    Well, now, there’s something that can actually deter an intruder.

    .... .- .-.. - .-.-.- / .. -.. . -. - .. ..-. -.-- / -.-- --- ..- .-. ... . .-.. ...- . ... .-.-.-

    Uhh, what?

    This is Recon Theta-One, on independent assessment operations. Please identify yourself.

    - .... .. ... / .. ... / --. ..- .- .-. -.. .. .- -. / .. --- - .- -....- -. .. -. . .-.-.- / .. -.. . -. - .. ..-. .. -.-. .- - .. --- -. --..-- / .--. .-.. . .- ... . .-.-.-

    Identity code transmitting now.

    .. -.. . -. - .. - -.-- / -.-. --- -.. . / .- -.-. -.-. . .--. - . -.. --..-- / -.-- --- ..- / -- .- -.-- / .--. .-. --- -.-. . . -.. .-.-.-

    What’s going on?

    You are cleared to catch the Voltorb, sir.



    Alright, then. You didn’t happen to get its name, did you?

    This is Guardian Iota-Nine, sir.

    Then welcome to the gang, Iota-Nine.



    Well, that looks like a dangerous piece of machinery.



    I’m guessing the big red switch?





    Yep. Alright, let’s get out of here.





    Well, I guess that could be useful.


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    I enjoyed this update, though you might want to change Iota-Nine's colour, I had to highlight to read it (not that it did much, but it was kind of weird)
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    What, you expect a broken robot to be understandable?

    EDIT: Oh, wait, I screwed that the hell up...

    *headdesk*
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    I'm back! I'M BACK! And its still technically summer like I said it would be when I got back to this! YAY!

    Wow. It's been a long time. How have you been? I've been real busy slowly getting turned into a soldier. I could throw some stories about Basic around, but in all honesty, I just want to get this out the door, like I should have done eight months ago.

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    I am never going to get used to this.

    You’re telling me that you’d rather swim than ride on the back of a Linoone?

    Well, no, but-

    Then stop complaining.



    I swear, Azgard, one day you’re going to talk yourself right into a world of pain.

    Is that a threat?

    No.

    Good, ‘cuz I’d totally kick your ass if it was.



    Oh, that is it, get over here, you lousy-

    Hey, look at that!





    Michael. Steven, wasn’t it? Been a while.



    Michael



    They come in many types



    certain type?




    Holy Miltank, man, slow down. Take a breath!





    That was… odd.

    Maybe he should switch to decaf.



    Trainer! I, Thor, challenge you to glorious combat!

    Alright, Marvin, take care of this.



    No! This isn’t what I wanted! Damn you!

    *sigh* Yep, it’s another one. Am I an insanity magnet?

    Give in and embrace the madness.



    Hang on a second.



    What’s next, Lidda? Breathing fire?



    That would be absolutely metal.



    There you go, kid!



    Oh, hello. You wouldn't happen to have any blue Pokeblocks, would you?

    What's a Pokeblock?

    They're disgusting!

    Shut up, Lidda. We don't have any now, but if you come with us we can get you some.

    Oh, thank Arceus! I haven't had a Pokeblock in ages!



    Welcome aboard, then. You have a name?



    My friends call me Dopey. Is that okay?

    If you're okay with that, then I guess I am.



    Michael?

    Victoria? Haven't heard you say much lately.

    Michael, when you came back from fighting you dad, you looked really confused. Is everything alright?

    Yeah, I was talking with dad about why everyone keeps dying, and he told me some really weird things. Stuff like... aw, crap.



    Why are these morons always in my way?



    Now listen here, you sons-of-bitches. I'm going to go in there, there's going to be a lot of yelling and screaming, and when I come back out, you two are going to be gone. Got it?


    sent us out



    Over your dead body.







    the weather. We're here to take them!

    Lidda, get 'im.





    So, I assume you're the one in charge of this?







    I doubt it.





    Hey, Lidda, you feel like making waves?

    Huh? Oh, oh yeah!



    AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!


    Lidda!



    *pant*I... I'm still alive!

    Whew... now, go get it, Lidda!







    Don't you forget it!

    Don't forget your cronies on the bridge.



    Just another day beating Magma's ass.









    WHOOO! FREEDOM!!!

    Ow, my ears.

    SCREW YOU GUYS, I'M OUTTA HERE! WHOOOOOOO!!!

    Get in the ball.

    WHAT? NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

    I'm not dealing with this right now.



    Hey, lookit that, the rain let up.



    And those morons are out of the way.



    So, where could she have gotten off to?



    Approaching from your 7 o'clock, sir.

    Thanks, Theta-One.

    May rode up to me quickly, sliding off her bike before she'd brought it to a stop. Letting it drop to the ground, she walked the last few feet to me.



    Yeah, sorry, got distracted stopping a robbery.

    Really? What happened?

    Heard about a gang called Team Magma?

    Those guys in red that've been running around the region stealing things?

    Yeah, them. For some reason I keep running into them, and then I beat them down because for some reason this mighty criminal organization sucks balls at fighting with Pokemon.

    Michael... I had no idea-

    No, seriously, they're pathetic. Don't worry about it.

    Okay... she said, sounding unconvinced. So, what did you learn from your dad?

    A lot, and most of it sounds too crazy to believe. I replied, gesturing towards a tree. C'mon, let's sit down, it's a long story.

    We sat down under the tree, facing towards the river. I gathered my team together and had them sit facing the two of us. Alright, if any of you start causing trouble, I said, glaring at Azgard, I'm going to put you back in the ball, and you can hear this from one of the others.

    They all nodded in acnowledgement, and I began telling the most ridiculous story to ever leave my mouth.

    Dad told me that the world is a lot more complex than most people ever know. All most people ever see is a bunch of nations led by their governments, and filled with people trying to make a living for themselves and a future for their children. But there's much more to the world than just that. Just outside of what people see in their day-to-day lives, there are powers hiding in the shadows, watching us as a society, and crafting our paths for us.

    May was looking at me like I had gone insane, and to be honest, I felt like I had. What was this nonsense I was spouting?

    He says that these groups have access to incredible resources. I'm talking about things that border on magic, things that science can't explain. And they use these items and abilities to fight each other for the dominant position in determining the fate of people and Pokemon.

    And how does your dad know this? May asked skeptically.

    Because the Leauge is one of those groups. He says that they're commited to allowing people to decide their course for themselves, instead of determining for them. That makes them a threat to all the other organisations out there, and that's why the Leauge went public. TV revenue from airing the gym challenges serves as a major source of income, and their visibility to the public means that any direct attack against them would risk exposing the group that did it. Pretty clever, really.

    So the entire Leauge is made up of... the Illuminati?

    No, only the highest ranks know about the Leauge's true purpose. The average employee is just that, an employee. It's the members, the gym leaders, elite four, corporate board, they're the ones who know the truth.

    And what's this "aura" bullcrap? Azgard chimed in.

    That's part of the abilities I mentioned. When someone becomes a gym leader, they go through an initiation ritual, a bunch of rites of passage and all that kind of stuff. But when they go through it, they gain certain abilities. He wouldn't tell me how it works, but one of them is the ability to peek into someone's future, get a general feeling of what they're going to do in their lives, and they call that someone's aura.

    And we die because...

    Because the universe is a sadistic bitch. They call it the "hero's curse", and its designed to test both the victim and his followers by making death always a breath away. Today, with us, that means that if any of you go down, you die. Back in sword and shield days, it meant that wounds wouldn't stop bleeding, infections would set in and refuse to get healed, that kind of thing. The idea is that a true hero is a leader, and a true leader can still convince men to follow him even into the jaws of death.

    Well, that explains a lot. Victoria stated.

    It's the craziest damn thing I've ever heard, but it's also the only thing that makes even a lick of sense about what's happening with us. And now that you guys know that, I'm going to ask you this: are you still in?

    They paused for a long moment, looking back and forth at each other. I could tell that they hadn't been expecting this. I was their trainer, their master. That I was giving them this choice was something they'd never expected. Once again, it was Azgard who spoke.

    Kid, you may be the stupidest son of a bitch I've ever met, but let me tell you this: if you're headed for the history books, there's no way I'm going to be anywhere but right with you.

    I scanned the other five, and I could see in the eyes of three that they agreed. Drake's eyes were filled with bloodlust, so she was probably still in, and Marvin's face was unreadable. Marvin?

    If it's a fate almost as good as death, [i]he answered,[/I then I'm in.

    I'm starting to worry about you, Marvin.

    I'm not. My self-preservation circuts were burned off in a star.

    What? I just shrugged.

    Anyway, May continued, I need to talk to you. She cast a glance over at my team. Alone.

    Alright, sure. I said, turning towards the six Pokemon. Alright, guys, get some rest; you've earned it.

    A few seconds later, the six were back in their Pokeballs, and May and I were alone under the tree. She looked at me, eyes full of concern and said I'm worried about you, Michael. Everything you've gone through with your friends dying, knowing that any mistake you make could kill them, and if this thing with your dad is true... I don't know how you manage to keep a hold of yourself, Michael. I would've gone nuts from all this a long time ago.

    You never know until you're there, May. You're a strong girl. You've got passion, drive, you want to be the very best, but you don't trample anyone on the way there. And you were there for me, May. You were there when I was lost and confused and angry, and you stopped me from doing something really, really stupid. Thank you, May. I don't know what I'd do without you.

    My mind twisted itself in a knot over that last sentence. Suddenly I found myself being berated by my own mind, telling me how much of an idiot I was for saying that. Then all objection was silenced by the touch of May's lips against mine. I swear I felt my mind break as she pulled back, whispering Neither do I.

    We stared at each other for a second, taking in what had just happened. Then at the same moment, we both moved forward. Our lips met again, and, well, I'm not going to go into detail on what happened after that.


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    Okay, quick update to let everyone know that this is still me, and to say that this is still moving, when I can pry myself away from the other five projects I have scattered across the internet, plus the closing in on 200 games in my to-do list, with the cherry on top of Team Fortress 2 and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive sucking up inordinate numbers of hours.

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    I've never really been one for new year's resolutions. Every time I try to take one, I end up abandoning it by the third week of January. But then again, my resolutions of past have usually been these big changes that fundamentally change my lifestyle, so perhaps this one will be easier to pull off.

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