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@System Error Hey man, thanks for the review. Appreciate your feedback. When I was writing most of this fic I had grand plans for a couple sequels, but I think that was majorly to the detriment of the story. I think before I ever get around to writing the sequel (singular) I'll first rewrite...

And that’s a wrap. I put a lot of effort into trying to recapture here a bit of the joy and wonder that attracted me to Pokémon fanfiction in the first place, so hopefully that came through. A little bit nostalgic, a little bit campy. It was never really a question for me as to whether or not I...

Chapter 56 I awkwardly adjusted my tie as I listened to Lance’s muffled voice and waited for my cue. I was backstage at the elaborate setup they had built for the ceremony in the courtyard in front of the League building at Indigo Plateau. Most of the workers milling about ignored me, but...

Chapter 55 David yawned and leaned over the railing of my balcony, looking down at the beach far below. “During my challenge I spent every day after each battle out here, looking at the lake and the mountains.” “It’s a hell of a view,” I agreed, watching the field maintenance work boat trundle...

I'm busy this weekend, so uploading early. Normal Saturday uploads will resume next week. Chapter 54 “First one to the top is the champion!” I took off after David and Tim, chasing them up the hill. The only way up was a winding path between clusters of impassable brambles. The two of them...

Interlude Tim “Good battle, man,” Tim told the other trainer, shaking his hand. “See you around.” He sighed, turning back to look at Cubone absentmindedly swinging his club around like he hadn’t just manhandled a trainer’s entire team. It hadn’t been a good battle, really. Tim had made some...

Chapter 52 I spent most of the rest of the day sitting out on the balcony outside the gym in my quarters and watching a work crew toil on the island off in the distance. I couldn’t see them very clearly, but it looked like they were using Pokémon to help clean up the damage Bruno’s Steelix had...

Chapter 51 I awoke the next morning on the floor of the gym to the faint sound of knocking. I groaned and sat upright. Flareth, who I had been using as a pillow, echoed my groan and rolled over. I scratched the thick fur on his belly. “Up and at ‘em, boy.” I must have fallen asleep while...

I realize just about everyone who remembers this fic is long gone at this point, but to those of you who are here and care: Hello! I hope you all have been well these past few years. I know a lot of people assumed this fic was dead, but that was never the case. I just took a long time. I have...

Thank you everyone for your reviews. I promise I read and appreciate them, even if it takes me a year to respond. I should probably start responding as they're posted rather than waiting until I'm done with the next chapter. (Not a lot to say anyway, so I'll keep these short) Responses: This...

Responses: Here's hoping this one goes down a bit better. This time: Keith has to brush himself off. Chapter 48 We buried Baron. I didn’t know what else to do. This wasn’t the kind of thing they covered in those Pokémon League “Journeying With Pokémon” brochures. With the help...

I'm sorry this has taken so long. Over a year. It hasn't been a pleasant year, and this is the most challenging thing I've ever written. I'm still not very confident in it, but the few of you that still care about this little story deserve something. I've also begun rewriting Chapter 6 and...

Holy poop I haven't responded to people here in ages. Sooo... belatedly celebrating an awards win I guess? No news on when a new chapter will come out. I've got a lot of school stuff going on and multiple side projects in the works. @Athena 1) I agree completely. The pacing of this arc is wonky...

I think I'm going to start actually responding to reviews in a timely manner again. @Sike Saner; Lesser known is Tim's brother Spac. I doubt Criss will ever really want to talk about it, but only time will tell if the plot forces her to. @Flaze; Part of the purpose of this chapter was to...

Hey, only three months this time. I really appreciate all of your reviews. I'm taking all of your criticism very seriously when it comes to planning and rewriting. It's helping a ton. I'm really looking forward to seeing the final product with everything all touched up. On that note, expect a...

Ahh five months. That's more like it. I have actually been working on this chapter since December. Hopefully it's worth the wait, but probably isn't. This time: Rewards and reflections as everyone realizes that nothing will ever be the same again. Chapter 45 Walking down the main thoroughfare...

I usually don't respond to reviews immediately, but this was super helpful. You make a very good point here. I've been trying to balance a lot of themes and development in these chapters, so I often miss things like this. There's a scene I was considering for the next chapter that covers...

Responses: Look, it's only been two months! I'm getting better at this! Expect a new Chapter 2 before long. Also, I forgot to mention this last time: beta reading credits to Beth Pavell. His feedback has really helped me. This time: Some stuff gets explained. Maybe. Chapter 44...

I really should respond to these sooner... @Rediamond; Suuuuuuper helpful review. Thanks so much! You actually convinced me to touch up the earlier chapters. I'm not sure how far I'll go, but you bring up a few things that I've been desperately trying to retcon and it would be better to just...

Re: "Unpredictable" @Beth Pavell; I'm glad you liked it! Protip: when writing a mass Pokemon battle like that, keep a list of each Pokemon in the battle and cross them off as they get knocked out. Part of the revision process should be making sure each one is mentioned where necessary. It's...