Misfit Angel
Normal is an illusion
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A story written by Misfit Angel, with input from stormislandgal89
Welcome to Black Heart, Bright Soul! This is a story that has been in the works in some form or another for over ten years -- taking bits and pieces from various projects I've worked on over the years, such as Storm Island and both incarnations of Land of the Roses. I'm hoping this is the last time I have to restart this story, but... well, it's a tradition at this point!
An important note about this story is that, while it's set in the Pokémon universe, the focus is on its human cast first and foremost. Friendships and romance will be a key plot point of this story, but I'm hesitant to class it as a shipping story as it'll be more than just that. I'm attempting to make it more Pokémon-centric compared with previous iterations of the story, but I'm still trying to find my footing with that.
- Content Warnings -
The following will crop up at some point. Individual chapters in which they apply will be marked.
[ very strong language ] :: [ graphic violence ]
[ references to drug and alcohol abuse ] :: [ references to anorexia and other body image issues ]
[ minor, mild, moderate and major sexually suggestive content and innuendos ] :: [ depictions of workplace sexual harassment ] :: [ references to nudity ]
- Content Tags -
What will you find within Black Heart, Bright Soul? This list is not complete, and there is more to come!
[ custom characters ] :: [ custom region ] :: [ custom pokemon ] :: [ very few canon references ]
[ primary focus on interpersonal drama ] [ secondary focus on shipping ] [ tertiary focus on pokemon training and coordination ]
The following will crop up at some point. Individual chapters in which they apply will be marked.
[ very strong language ] :: [ graphic violence ]
[ references to drug and alcohol abuse ] :: [ references to anorexia and other body image issues ]
[ minor, mild, moderate and major sexually suggestive content and innuendos ] :: [ depictions of workplace sexual harassment ] :: [ references to nudity ]
- Content Tags -
What will you find within Black Heart, Bright Soul? This list is not complete, and there is more to come!
[ custom characters ] :: [ custom region ] :: [ custom pokemon ] :: [ very few canon references ]
[ primary focus on interpersonal drama ] [ secondary focus on shipping ] [ tertiary focus on pokemon training and coordination ]
Focus Characters
Chapters are color coded based on who is the chapter's focus character -- which person the story's third person limited perspective is told from:
- Andrea Dennison
- Kimberly Fairbrooke
- Patrick Adelaide
Table of Contents
Part I: The Shadow
- Prologue I - The Wilted Flower
A young biology enthusiast has been contacted by a staff member of a prestigious scientific research center and given an opportunity to prove her worth. She's not certain she has what it takes, however. - Chapter 1 - First Impressions
Andrea arrives at the Reiland Institute to meet her potential future boss and discuss the contract work she'll be helping with. - Chapter 2 - Remember, A Rose Has Thorns
It's a long walk through the beautiful highlands of Alstan County towards the village of Rosewater Falls, but even the most peaceful-looking countryside has its hidden dangers. - Chapter 3 - The Third Wheel
Having arrived in Rosewater Falls after sunset, Andrea is faced with the fact that she'll have to share a bedroom with a flirty couple she doesn't know. - Chapter 4 - Wings in the Wild
Andrea, Patrick and Emily assist with the Wild Wings Waterfowl Refuge's tag and release program. - Chapter 5 - Proving Grounds
Andrea thinks she's stumbled upon something that'll help her prove she's Reiland Institute material. Can she prove her suspicions? - Interlude I - wiltedlilacx
Still making his decision about whether to hire Andrea or not, Patrick is presented with a potential treasure trove of information about her: her social media network.
Part II: The Shining Star
- Prologue II - The Rising Star
A newcomer to the Pokémon coordination scene is asked by a living legend in the Pokémon training scene to attend a party in her honor. - Chapter 6 - The Dark Idol
Kimberly reunites with her old travel partner and up and coming competitive training superstar, Nicole Spencer, but it's not the happiest of reunions.
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