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With the knowledge he acquired in the future, things would be different this time around. Yet there wasn't much he could do as a child. He would have to bide his time until he was able to journey out once more as an adult. He would have to build up his team again, but the companion Pokemon he had made along the way were irreplaceable.[break][break]

Years went by, he trained every day until his body grew too the way it was as an adult. Somehow either by luck or pure coincidence, he was able to find his beloved Pokemon and have them rejoin him. Finally the day had arrived, taking the same boat off Dewford and taking the exact same steps off onto the mainland of Hoenn. With this second life he had planned his route thoroughly, his first order of business would be the Gym Leaders. Nothing would divert his attention, his focus would only be on this.[break][break]

One by one, from Navy to FERNANDO SILPH, each one was a hard fought battle but his expertise from all the time he spent fighting against Rocket and the various adventures he had greatly helped him and gave him the edge he needed. With each person defeated and every gym badge now on his belt, there was just one more obstacle left in his path, the Elite Four.[break][break]

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First was Melody Miro next was MATIAS SILPH, and then finally Greyson Connors. While he had never faced them in his previous life, he was different now. The many years from both his adult and child life basically doubled, he felt unstoppable. Not a single one of his Pokemon ever fell in any of his battles. Noel couldn't believe it, here he was with his dream being fulfilled right before his very eyes. But it wasn't over yet, it couldn't be until he faced him[break][break]

Stepping up to the arena almost in sync with kyle lopez, his heart quivered. Why was he doubting himself, he thought, if he was strong enough to face everything up until this point, he was strong enough to defeat the Champion. He could not, would not settle for second place, not now and not ever. Although the two had never met, Noel felt like Kyle was someone he's known all along. Always watching from a distance, it was his time now to go into the spotlight.[break][break]

And after what seemed like hours in an intense fight the two more than likely have had, Noel emerges the Champion of Hoenn. The undisputed strongest trainer in Hoenn. There was no one better than him, and he would be sure to keep that title. But what was Hoenn compared to the rest of the world? There was a whole lot more people like Kyle and with his lifelong dream now realized, a new one began. To take over the Champion of every region and crown himself as the strongest trainer on the planet.

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Although he wanted to set out immediately after coming to this revelation, he needed to spend time first against the trainers that would challenge his title, yet each and every one of them were unworthy of even facing off against him. They were nothing but fodder to Noel's mind, people that couldn't stand a chance in real battles. There was also the issue of the actual League, time and time again they needed help with their problems against Rocket and various other things, but Noel didn't want to be their errand boy. He cast them aside as he finally set sail towards his worldwide journey.[break][break]

Each region had a completely unique experience, with different landscapes, buildings and people. It was the adventure that every trainer wished for when they were young, only now he would make it come true. First and foremost was, of course, the region's champion. Due to his already existing championship title, he was given a free pass to immediately face off against each region's own Champion. Everyone's style of battling was different and Noel had to adapt to the customs and practices of each region. But none of them were any match to his power. Pretty soon the world would know about Noel's dominance over the world's Pokemon battling scene. Rumors of how there was someone out there that remained undefeated and against all odds, was crowned the very best. And with everything under his hand now, Noel had nothing left for him. He had won it all and now what was his purpose? With this question in mind, he began to set out once more into the wide world, in an attempt to find the answer to this question that was gnawing at him deep inside.

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Decades later, tales are told of the wandering warrior that won it all, the legendary motto of being the very best actually realized by someone. Ever since his time, no one else has even come close to doing what he did, he became a fairy tale told to every aspiring trainer that wanted to make it big. With almost every trainer's goal now to defeat this mysterious person, for that would mean they would then become the best. Yet in all those years few ever managed to reach him, rumors of his location were varied from one region to the next, as if he was never in one spot.[break][break]

But no, he was real. Noel grew older, wiser, but sturdier than ever. Every challenger that came his way was either brave or foolish to try and battle him. This, however, was the life he wanted, to hold the title of worldwide champion and never let it go. Even in his old age he never stopped training, honing his skills to better himself for whatever may come his way. This was the life he wanted, and he could happily continue on like this forever. But all good things must come to an end, as one night he closes his eyes, only to never wake up in this world again.[break][break]

Gasping for air, Noel sits up from his bed, clutching his head as if there was an open wound. He was out of breath and sweating profusely, how long had he been asleep for? Still thinking he was in his dream, he rushes to the bathroom but immediately notices his body was as lively as in his youth. Staring into a mirror above the sink, he gazes in horror as he's returned to his normal, young adult self once more. Was all of it a dream? Why? Why couldn't it be real? The perfect world he had envisioned and wished for, he actually thought he had it all, if but for a moment. But no, now he was stuck back in reality, and as he looks into his own eyes through the mirror, he decided to make his lifelong goal now to make that dream he went through true.

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What a strange world he found himself in. If the video-game like world didn't freak him out then how everything seemed so carefully made did. Was this truly a dream or something much more? He had a bad feeling ever since leaving the castle doors in order to get a breath of fresh air, or at least he thought it was air. And then there was that announcement by the king, protecting the land was something more suited for a hero, not someone like him. But the promise of riches was something he couldn't ignore, a king surely would pay a hefty sum for a job well done.[break][break]

Wait. Money? Why did he think about that? Why did he care about some reward, his first priority should be to figure out a way out of here. As he strolled through the glitchy forest which unnerved him to no end, suddenly he heard what sounded like fighting coming from within the trees. As he got closer to the disturbance, he gazed upon a rather weird scene. In a clearing just a few feet away from him, were a bunch of Murkrows pecking incessantly at a rather unique-looking Magikarp. Its scales dark as night and its eyes blood-red, yet flopping around in hopes of escape from its bullies. How did it get here?[break][break]

Noel didn't know what to make of the scene, should he help or leave them be? It surely was none of his business but he couldn't just sit by and let this happen, even if Magikarp are known to be somewhat useless, they didn't deserve something like this. With the Dream Ball in hand he had received earlier, he knew what had to be done. Tossing it forward into the pack, it would land right on top of the black fish's body, capturing it instantly.[break][break]

And as fast as it was caught, time seemed to be as well. From the hushed forest to the birds stopped mid-flight in the air, everything was at a standstill except for him. Picking up the ball on the ground, he's given a choice from two mysterious prompts. He debates on what he should do. Losing the power to protect the ones dear to him? It all seemed nonsense yet he couldn't take the risk.[break][break]


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This was the only option for him, to acquire a power that would let him face any opponent and help those in need. Plus it would help in whatever fight his employer sent him on... No. There was that thought again. As he shook his head as if to get rid of whatever was controlling him, time seemed to return back to its normal self. The Magikarp springs out of its newly-moved in ball and sets off a Shadow Panic that caused mass confusion among the Murkrows, their panicked state causing them to fly off in fear.[break][break]

"Huh," Noel thought, "Looks like this fish isn't so bad after all."

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As he walked across the the castle halls, he couldn't help but think back on the speech that Snubbull gave. He really was in some sort of fantasy world, and this body of his probably was of no use based on what he had heard from other people around him. Various reports came out of other trainer's bodies being not as strong as they were in the real world and that they could only really rely on their Pokemon to help them out. Plus there were those strange cards he was given with no idea on when the right time to use them would be. But worst of all, his appearance had somewhat changed since the capture of that strange Magikarp back in the forest. Thin whiskers adorned his face and the top fin of a Magikarp was neatly placed on top of his head giving it an almost crown-like appearance. He looked utterly ridiculous. [break][break]

While strolling through the passageway, he comes across an out of place room with nothing but stairs leading upwards. As he was about to step through, he is stopped by a man, seemingly the same age as him. Was this a real person or someone created in this weird world? Before Noel could ask any questions, the red-haired man spoke of one of the dungeons the Snubbull had previously mentioned earlier seemingly up the just found stairs. Not wanting to go by himself, the stranger asks Noel if they should partner up to brave whatever laid ahead. He couldn't completely trust the gentle-looking man but he figured it would be better than going by himself and so he agrees.[break][break]

As the two go up, they appear in a room just like the Elite Four challenger arenas he had seen so many times on television before. A curious setting for a dungeon he thought, especially seeing as there was nothing to greet the pair on their arrival. But that all changes once they head off into the next room, various fire-type Pokemon awaited them and the two get ready for battle. Unfortunately for Noel, his Pokemon only knew of one tactic, and that was to Splash around. Yet this somehow seemed to work, due its confusing nature, it causes a Shadow Panic amongst all the opposing Pokemon, leaving his companion to finish them all of with a Aura Sphere from their Mienshao, blasting away every single one of them away in one fell swoop.[break][break]

Each room thereafter was more or less the same, the only difference being the type of Pokemon they would encounter. Completely exhausted from the gauntlet of battles they had faced, the last room seemed different and quite possibly the end of their journey. What they found was something Noel couldn't have foreseen. A giant Glaceon sitting idly by near the other end of the room, its size seemingly impossible yet here it was, a swirling cloud orbiting near its head signaled to Noel that this must be some sort of Dynamax power. Figuring that it was either now or never, Noel takes out the three cards he was given earlier. They shined with an eerie glow as if it was radiating some sort of mystical energy. Instinctually crushing the cards in his hand, three items manifested themselves onto his Magikarp. First, an Assault Vest awkwardly placed on its body, second a Razor Claw fit into its mouth and finally, a Choice Scar neatly wrapped around its top fin.[break][break]

A surge of power rushes through the frail fish. With a blinding speed, the shadowy creature cuts through the towering Glaceon and ends up on the other side right behind it. After a moment of silence, a loud and powerful explosion erupts from the ice-type Pokemon, a cloud of dust obscuring it completely. After everything had settled down, the Glaceon was nowhere to be seen and in its stead, a ribbon with a Pokeball symbol in the middle topped off with a small crown. The item was more than likely important for the next stage of his quest and he swoops it up and places it in his pocket for safekeeping. As he turns around to give thanks to his companion, they were nowhere to be found, gone as if they never existed in the first place. He searched for his partner on the way back but no trace of them was left. Giving up, he instead returns to his quarters wondering what everything today had meant, and what the future held for him here in this strange world.

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Every task subjected by the king had been weirder than the last so far. To begin with, Noel wasn't sure what a "disturbance in the system" looked like. How could he possibly hope to find one and complete this request? As he pondered over this dilemma, he walked the halls of the castle when suddenly something strange could be heard from up ahead. Sounds of sharp buzzing that stopped and shortly resumed over and over again caught his ear. Walking forward, he finds what most definitely had to be the distortion the Snubbull was talking about, all laid out with a slot for his badge he had picked up in the dungeon that seemed to fit so snugly in. As soon as it's placed inside, a portal forms right in front of him and with ease, he's pulled through and sent swirling inside.[break][break]

Landing harshly onto the dirt floor, he and his Magikarp are suddenly surrounded by an entire army of Rocket members that were all eager to end them. Sparing no time, his demonic fish immediately begins to work its magic with a Shadow Panic that would cause each Rocket member to be disillusioned and open for attack. Noel swoops in towards the first foe that was closest to him. Tackling them down with himself pinned on top of their body, he would begin to mercilessly punch their face over and over again until his knuckles turned red. He didn't know what came over him, but it felt right.[break][break]

What was left of the body was indescribable. As the remaining Rocket members watched on in fear, some of them began to run away while others charged in for the attack. Noel makes quick work of them, leaving nothing but a bloody mess just like the first. And this continued on for what felt like hours, until finally, not one remained. Rain began to pour down onto the battlefield, clearing away some of the paint he had drawn across the field. As the last remaining Rocket had their life cut short, Noel stands there amidst the field, panting exhaustedly with his clothes all tattered and stained.[break][break]

His senses come back to him. What had he just done? Was this some doing of the dream world or... Was this what he really wanted all along? Guilt envelops the young trainer, just because they were digital doesn't make any of this right. If this was an actual situation in the real world, would he have done the same? He hands clutch his head tightly and he lets out a ferocious cry out into the vast emptiness. To take a life was something he vowed to never do. Yet he couldn't deny how easy things would be if this was the approach he took against each and every member of Rocket. Were his morals just in the way of a brighter future? Was this how he was supposed to protect the ones he cared about?[break][break]

He wasn't sure of the answer. He simply wallowed there in the rain motionless, unable to comprehend everything that had transpired.[break][break]

This is not the kind of person he wanted to be. But if Rocket wouldn't show any compassion, then why should he?

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Immediately opening up the journal out of curiosity, Noel is transported to a completely new location all by himself. Blacking out for a moment from the sudden change, he awakens to a familiar sight. The sandy shore where he had lost his precious friend. How could he ever forget that day. The pain he felt when he lost his companion, Frogadier, still lingered deep inside him. He could still picture its lifeless body being torn apart as Noel laid there helpless crushed.[break][break]

Was it some sort of cruel fate that led him back here? He couldn't help but feel toyed with as he wanted nothing more than to forget this memory. Yet from up ahead something could be seen, a silhouette that he would recognize no matter what. Running up to his dear partner in a frantic sprint, embracing his once lost ally with tears running down his cheeks.[break][break]

"This can't be possible... Even if you're not real... I'm glad I got to see you one last time so that I can say... Thank you for everything. I wouldn't be where I am now without you."[break][break]

The Frogadier takes a step back and places a hand on Noel's shoulder, giving him a reaffirming nod before slowly vanishing into thin air. Now with a proper goodbye finally given to his Pokemon, he feels as if it can rest in peace now.[break][break]

Even if this was a dream, this feeling of gratitude was real to him.

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