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Zachary continued to walk with the others. While Dizzy's makeshift torch with his stick provided some warmth, the cool air did prick at Zachary's arms for the lack of his jacket...[break][break]... while Gligar followed behind, dragging his jacket around like a security blanket. He was going to have to get it washed after this. [break][break] As they walked and got close to a river-- they soon found an odd sight. An odd colored pokemon spun around slowly under the moonlight. It was responding to the same music that could be heard in the distance. As the song continued, its source unknown-- the light-colored top spun. But it was no top. It was a pokemon. [break][break] "Oh, wow. A baltoy! I never seen one like that before. It looks so cool!" Zachary said to his friends as they saw the top. [break][break] Curious and interested-- Happy the Mime Jr, soon jumped in. Despite the levitating, Happy gave a cheer as it soon began doing what he did best. [break][break] Mimicing it. [break][break] Happy began to spin slowly, going fast--slow-- then fast, trying to keep up with the odd pokemon's movements. [break][break]Soon realizing it was not alone, The Baltoy stopped, and its 'blank' face turned to Happy, giving it its attention now. Happy soon stopped, wobbling a touch dizzy from his spinning. Upon seeing Baltoy, the happy Mime gave a cheer of a greeting. [break][break] "Always can count on Happy to find new friends," Zachary shared.[break][break] As Happy soon began to chat up with the spinning relic pokemon, Gligar soon saw it. In a cute display-- he began to try and spin around too. [break][break] Only to get the jacket wrapped around him, and soon fell over, tied up in the twisted jacket. Dizzy looked down at the blue Gligar, wrapped up like a straight jacket. The fox shook his head, finding the scene silly. [break][break] Zachary approached the Baltoy, and knelt down, showing his interest. "Hey there, fella. You look amazing. I bet you got lots of fun secrets you can share with us. THink you wanna show us around too? Can you maybe show us where that song is coming from?" [break][break] The baltoy looked at Zachary blankly, with no real feature to answer. However, it began to spin in the air again-- and soon stopped, pointing a hand to the direction of the 'false' ocean. [break][break] Zachary smiled, finding the 'scrying' pokemon being a fun thing. "Hehe... that's a great gift, Baltoy. Wanna come with us?" [break][break] They began once again to follow the river to the source of the music... with Dizzy dragging the wrapped up Gligar in zachary's jacket behind him. [break][break]

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NOTES

✦ Safari Topic- Warden's Ticket run Proof of Purchase.[break]

✦ Safari Balls: 2 Remaining [break]

✦ Baltoy caught via friendship.

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The starlight and moon made it amazingly easy to see in this open field as they made their way towards the waters.[break][break] "Wow... okay this ticket was well worth it. I never seen anything this tranquil and peaceful before, huh Dizzy?" Zachary asked the Delphox. Hoothoot Nyx remained on his shoulder as he walked. Dizzy looked around too, very comforted by the cool breeze on his normally warm fur. However, soon something appeared in the fox's line of sight as he looked to the back of his trainer. [break][break] The fox's eyes went wide with 'oh no not again...' reaction. "Br-Brak! Bruk! Grrr!" the fox warned, pointing his stick at Zachary's back. [break][break] Zachary turned, confused by his partner's rather loud disruption of the peaceful night."Dizzy, what's wrong? " Zachary asked. Dizzy seemed to be trying to warn him about something. Zachary looked around where he was-- so did Nyx with her sharp eyes-- but both would miss it. [break][break] On Zachary's blue jacket, clinging to the back, was an odd creature of the exact same color, snuggling it like a blanket. Gliiii... it sighed, sleepily. [break][break] Hearing it, Zachary looked over his shoulder-- soon seeing the creature with the pincers, sharp ears -- and poison tail. [break][break] Dizzy covered his ears, knowing what was going to happen. [break][break] "GRRAAAAAAAAHHH!!! BUG!!!" Zachary freaked, causing Nyx to fly up from the shout of fright. Zachary quickly slipped out of his jacket, abandoning the 'passanger' who had clung to his back. [break][break] As he scampered back, he huffed and fought to catch his breath as his abandoned jacket fell to the ground, the 'lump' of the pokemon there clearly present. It moved around, puzzled to what happened. [break][break] Dizzy kept his guard up in the event the pokemon was hostile-- though one could imagine after a scare like that. The lump under Zachary's jacket moved around, almost lost-- till its head poked out. It soon saw Zachary-- and gave a gleefully toothy smile as if to say 'hello'. "Gllliii!" [break][break] Happy, who had been there too, calmed Zachary down, but also looked to see the blue colored Gligar too-- and cocked his head at him. [break][break] Now curious, and calmed down a little, Zachary took out his Pokedex to read its information. [break][break] [break][break] A tremble still shook on Zachary's limbs. It wasn't technically a 'bug' type-- but it was bug like enough. Gligar still blinked at Zachary, almost confused by his petrified state. Gligar soon tried to approach Zachary, wrapped in his jacket-- but Zachary scooted a bit further away, alarmed by the creature and its poisonous nature. If normal bugs just made him scared-- poisonous ones made him go on fight or flight instincts. [break][break] Knowing Zachary was struggling, Happy intervined as the little clown approached Gliger. "Mimi-mime!" the mime greeted, giving a cheerful smile and seemed to talk to him. Gligar cocked his head at the mime, but soon cheered too-- accepting the greeting and showing to be a more friendly pokemon-of-prey. [break][break] As Dizzy joined Zachary, urging his partner to stand, Zachary soon recovered enough to get his mind and body intact. With a deep breath, Zachary dared to get closer, behind Happy. "Um, hi there. Why did you cling to my jacket like that?" Zachary asked. [break][break] Gligar simply answered by snuggling up to the jacket like a blanket, loving its color and warmth. Perhaps it was cold and it found it comfortable. While Zachary loved his jacket too, seeing the little critter wrapped up in it, made it far less vicious than the pokedex made it out to be. "Well, it is a cold night. I guess I can let you borrow it, okay?" Zachary offered. [break][break] "GLII!! " Gligar cheered with a happy tone, sticking his tongue out in an odd show of gratitude. [break][break] "Um... your welcome?" Zachary asked, though the night air was chill, it didn't bother him in this summer month. While he was still wary of the odd scorpion pokemon, it seemed a friendly one who just wanted some warmth and happiness. Happy of course gave a cheer, greeting the little guy. [break][break] As Zachary and the others returned on-- the Scorpion pokemon still waddled behind them, Zachary's jacket still wrapped around its adorable blue form. [break][break]

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NOTES

✦ Safari Topic- Warden's Ticket run Proof of Purchase.[break]

✦ Safari Balls: 3 Remaining [break]

✦ Gligar caught via friendship-- despite Zachary's fear of bugs.

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The night time air felt good, warm but the breeze carried with it the mist of the ocean. Even for inside the Safari Zone-- this was a different treat. Zachary decided to spend a bit more money this time-- and get a very special exclusive pass. He now could come intot he Safari Zone at night! Even with the dome-- it was beautiful, and the stars and moon were as clear as ever. He stood over a series of rolling grass hills, that offset rivers that led to a large ocean- like space. It was hard to imagine how they built the Safari Zone, but they did.  [break][break] "Whoh"  Zachary gasped as he looked about his surroundings. Trees littered the landscape of the hills, but it was a sprawling scene of night-time beauty, and the stars were completely unobscured. [break][break] Beside him was none other than Dizzy-- along with Happy, the Mime Jr and on his shoulder was his adorable companion-- a Hoothoot named Nyx. [break][break] As they descended down the rolling hills towards the way of the sea-- in the distance, a beautiful sound could be heard as the stars twinkled and the waves babbled... [break][break] Someone or something was singing...[break][break] [break][break]

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NOTES

✦ Safari Topic- Warden's Ticket run Proof of Purchase.[break]

✦ Safari Balls: 4 Remaining [break]

✦ XXX

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The race was so close-- Hermes at his highest speed, Terastellized and boosted by Agility. They were neck in neck, but soon the results came with the photo finished, and They crossed the line. The eruption of applause, cheers and photo flashes and confetti was a cause of great joy for Hermes. [break][break]"RAAAII!!" Hermes cheered, as he soon waved to the other people and pokemon watching the race. To him, the results didn't seem to matter -- but he did his first race, and was in his mind a winner. He waved to them all, looking left and right on his racing tail and waving his paws. [break][break] "Hermes," Zachary called out. [break][break] Hermes continued to cheer and wave to his adoring fans. [break][break]"Hermes!" Zachary called out again. [break][break] "Rai-rai-rai!" the ALola Raichu said, soaking in the glory of having completed his first race and in his mind won. [break][break] "HERMES THE WALL!!" Zachary shouted. [break][break] Hermes finally turned straight ahead-- to see the incoming slope and end of the track-- the wall about to collide! [break][break] "BWWWAAAAAAAAAA!!" Both screamed as Hermes distracted state made him not look where he was going or break-- as soon they reached the wall. [break][break] CRAAASH!! [break][break] From the bleachers, Zachary's other Pokemon looked on in shock. Dizzy the Delphox had flinched at the clear impact, that now left a dust cloud over them. Happy the Mime Jr gasped, having covered his poor little eyes from the scene. Prophet the Xatu continued to watch unblinking, not even phased. Morganna , aka Sprigatito's leafy fur stood on end like a cat frightened. [break][break] Tarot the Kadabra held his sides as he rolled on the floor. "Ka-da-da-da-da-dab-dab!" he bellowed, amused as he seemed to be having a laughing fit. [break][break] His other pokemon quickly left the bleachers and rushed to Zachary and Hermes. [break][break] As they soon reached him, they found both Zachary and Hermes on the ground, dusty and brused. Hermes had swirls in his eyes and stars floating around his head. Zachary coughed, as he laid there-- okay but stunned by the crash. [break][break] "Hermes... you really gotta work on your breaks..." Zachary coughed. [break][break] "Mimi..." Happy cooed as the little clown patted Zachary on the head, urging him to recover. Slowly Zachary rose up, glad the crash had not been as bad as it looked. [break][break] As they all gathered, even Tarot as he teleported to them, they all helped Zachary and Hermes back up, offering congratulations for an impressive race. [break][break]

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[break][break] They soon were in the winner's circle, Zachary standing on the second place platform, as Josh was on third-- and the rider of the Purugly was on the top, the clear winner. Hermes stood beside him, arms crossed and pouting a little bit. Embarassment showed on Hermes face-- having lost by a literal whisker to a cat seemed to hurt his pride more than the crash they did. [break][break]As they accepted the medal and pictures with a smile, Zachary looked to Hermes. "Come on, buddy. Cheer up, you did great! Don't be a sore loser, okay? This was your first race, and you were amazing." Zachary said. Taking off the medal himself, he soon slipped it onto Hermes' head and around his neck, surprising the electric mouse. His eyes soon softened up, having received the medal to wear. His cheeks became flushed a little, soon trying to brush off his bad feelings for having lost the race. [break][break] As Hermes admired the medal, Josh approached him and praised them for their hard work and speed-- saying how Hermes was amazing and so was Zachary for his abilities to train him. Zachary smiled at this, feeling modest about it. "Heh you know, going into racing for fun wouldn't be a bad idea. Hermes is the best ride I ever imagined," Zachary commented-- making Hermes blush even more as he rocked on his tail. [break][break]It was then it hit Zachary as Josh soon presented him with he Quick Badge -- a sign of his achievement for having completed the trial of the Mawville Gym and proved worthy as a first show of achievement in the league. Zachary was overjoyed as he took the badge, looking at it's design and shine. The mention of "Champions" made Hermes soon jump to be called that. Whatever bitterness he had at coming in second place to a CAT vanished with that. [break][break] As the celebration slowly died down, Zachary smiled at Josh. "Yeah, be happy to let you have a ride on him-- and love to do another race sometime soon." he said proudly. With the badge in hand, Zachary placed it into a hard case, intending to keep the badges safe in his jacket. [break][break]

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NOTES

✦ Gym Challenge -- Quick Badge Attempt.[break]
✦ Hermes had finished the race-- achieved second place.[break]
✦ Hermes comically crashes overcome with the praise of the audience [break]
✦ Hermes Racing-Rank Stats: 8 Total[break]
Speed:B[break]
Endurance:B (Max speed move/Tera boost: 3) [break]
Reaction: C.[break]
+1 to all stats due to Terastellization!

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Joining Josh in his new mission-- it was a change for Zachary. While he was no ranger, Zachary still agreed to help. He wanted to be a Gym Leader, so the difference wouldn't of mattered. He was happy to participate. Once again, Zachary rode on his Milotic Cetus, now astride a newly made saddle for her. Though seemingly tight on her, it was poised near her neck and gave her a foot hold. She didn't seem to mind as she easily surfed over the water, keeping up with Josh. [break][break] Dizzy, silly as he was over water-- clung to Zachary's back as he kept away from the water. To make things even sillier-- Hermes, the adorably cocky ALola Raichu surfed circles around them in play as they traveled. [break][break] "I guess so, not that I'm feeling any different about it," Zachary commented, giving Cetus a pat and urging a coo from her. Now, Hermes raced with them, being a friendly imp around as he would pass Josh and give him an occasional splash to him as he passed the trainers. [break][break] Dizzy gave annoyed growls at Hermes, remembered how much of a pain he was when they first met, but Hermes just brushed it off as friendly teasing as he sped around on his surfing tail. [break][break] Zachary rolled his eyes. He really did end up with some odd pokemon sometimes. [break][break] As they looked around, they saw no sign of a pirate ship or some kind of rocket presence. Zachary had encountered Rocket a couple of times, but never those like pirates. Was that really the case? [break][break] He had his other pokemon close, just he didn't have many means of aquatic travel outside of Milotic. So he had to depend on her-- that and Hermes since he could travel on almost any surface with his psychic levitation. [break][break] "I find the details odd. The pirates just seem like common thugs. No rhyme or reason to their attacks. Just 'highwaymen' or something," Zachary commented as he looked around the open water, not seeing anything yet. [break][break]

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NOTES

✦ Pirate Mission.[break]
✦ Surfing around to find the pirate ship!. [break]
✦ Hermes being a trolling, surfing imp.

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NOTES

✦ Event Post for Mantine Surfing.[break]
✦ Performing trick roll: Primarina Twist 50 and up. [break]
✦ Point Total for Zachary: 500

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The trick was far simpler, and easier than Zachary thought. Was it beginner's luck? Or more on the Mantine's effort? Zachary felt himself spurred forward and the simplest lean, led to a feverant and swift shot forward. As the flip ended, and they returned to gravity-- Mantine led them into the wave, where they landed and surfed it easily. [break][break] "Whoooooh!!" Zachary cried as he rode on the friendly Mantine. THe Mantine whistled with joy, enjoying the surfing trip. [break][break] Watching from a distance, Hermes saw as Zachary successfully did the trick, and stick the landing. Both joy and jealousy showed on the Alola Raichu's face as he didn't hesitate further. He soon hopped on his tail, and sped forward to the shore and water to start playing with his trainer too. [break][break] This time, Zachary choose to try a Primarina Twist! This one required flips, and a personal one--if the Mantine could accommodate. As the next wave came, Mantine sped up and raced for the edge up above! [break][break] "Here we goooooo!" Zachary cried as they jumped, flipped and finally Zachary jumping himself in hopes to stick the landing back on his partner Mantine... [break][break]

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NOTES

✦ Event Post for Mantine Surfing.[break]
✦ Performing trick roll: Primarina Twist 50 and up. [break]
✦ Point Total for Zachary: 500

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They had no idea what to expect as Raging Bolt, aka Broly, shook his mane and head leisurely, now more relaxed in Zachary's care. At Josh's advise how no pokemon was faster, Zachary rolled his eyes. "Even faster than--" [break][break] "RAAAAIIII!" The cry of Hermes came as the surfing electric mouse flew forward at high speed-- and right up Broly's tail! He rode right up the big beast like a ramp, on his back and right up to his head-- using his whole body like a big ramp! Broly growled with shock and surprise as he felt the 'presence' of Hermes as he flew skyward having launched from the top of Broly's head. The electric mouse got some serious air as he die a series of flips and turns, defying gravity with his 'surge-surfing' prowess. [break][break] Zachary looked up in shock as how Hermes used Broly as a ramp, and groaned. This would not end well. "... Hermes..." he groaned. [break][break] Hermes pranks aside, Josh needed his time to recover. It was a sore subject so Zachary dropped it. "Sorry. But yeah-- no worries. Not in any battle mood for a while anyway." Zachary agreed. [break][break] As Hermes landed--he entered a proper mount and cheered for himself, looking proud... till the shadow of a grumpy, large pokemon overshadowed him. [break][break] Hermes looked up, and looked down to the angry glare of Broly, snarling at him. [break][break]"Raaaii...?" he said with a weary smile. [break][break] "BRRRRRRAAAAAAHH!!" The Roar of Raging Bolt echoed as the big long-necked beast gave chase to Hermes, intending to catch the mouse. Zachary and Josh could see as now Hermes ran away from the prehistoric cat, trying to catch the other-- eventually likely with Broly catching him. [break][break] "Sometimes I wonder if I won't go crazy taking care of these nutjob pokemon..." Zachary said jokingly, considering what a handful his Alola Raichu was. After all, Josh knew firsthand. [break][break] As Broly chased the Alola Raichu across the field, disrutping the other pokemon-- Zachary sat back down, reflecting on all that happened. "You know I had the thought to go on a vacation-- and take all my pokemon on it." He then looked up to Josh and "Swift" with a smile. "There is this great resort-- a whole island along the Alola Island that is an entire Pokemon resort and preserve. Why don't you come with me?" he offered, "It be a great place to unwind, and allow our Pokemon to connect and have fun. Mew knows they need a proper rest and fun-- well maybe more mellow." Zachary glanced-- seeing Hermes running, half the time surfing for dear life-- half then making funny-faces to spur on Raging Bolt. [break][break] That would go on for a while...[break][break]

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NOTES

✦ Post Prismatic Penitentiary Mission XXX.[break]
✦ XXX [break]
✦ XXX

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Zachary was still in shock as he cared for Hermes, still out cold and swirls in his eyes. After a moment he gave Hermes a reassured pat on the head and took out his Pokeball to recall him. "Thank you Hermes. You did great. I'm sorry I couldn't lead you to victory. Get some rest, okay buddy?" Zachary said and recalled him. [break][break] As Hermes vanished into he Luxury Ball to recover, he rose back up. His Hoothoot and Delphox soon rejoined him to console their trainer. It was then his opponent returned and gave a sincere 'good game' in his own words. He then explained, it was called Gigamax. [break][break] "Gigantamax? And here I thought 'what the hell were you feeding' your Pikachu," Zachary replied half sarcastically. [break][break] Zachary didn't like to loose, as he had only a small few victories. Still, he knew there were other trainers far stronger than him, and this person was indeed powerful and strong. Despite his 'awkwardness' he was indeed a skilled opponent. [break][break] With the man and his Pikachu on his shoulder, Zachary reached up a hand to shake his for a good battle. "Thank you for the match and sorry for the misunderstanding..." Zachary said . [break][break] With their battle concluded, Zachary soon said his goodbyes and continued on the road to lead to the next town. [break][break]

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NOTES

✦ Hermes was unable to dodge the massive water attack, resulting in a solid hit [break]

✦ Hermes was defeated, victory goes to Pikachu and her trainer.

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Night Slash was indeed swift and powerful-- as the Hypno was indeed in a tight spot. The attach soon hit, forcing it back-- but somehow reality was broken. Things blurred as if the attack seemed slow too, but the Hypno grunted at the attack. For Zachary though, movement seemed slow for him as he saw his Xatu too still to know what to do. [break][break] As Hypno soon gathered his wits-- now faced with a foe who got through his trick room-- he moved to his next part that even a dark Pokemon couldn't beat. [break][break] "Hyp...nooo..." It then rose its hand and the pendulum began to swing once more. Glowing with its eerie glow to fixate them. [break][break] "Oh no not again!" Zachary shouted, in alarm. "Don't look directly at it!" [break][break] However-- Prophet was too late as the 'gazing' pokemon looked right at Hypno and his pendulum. Before long, the bird fell asleep, now its eyes closed and letting out similar snoring sounds it did. [break][break] WHile Razz's pokemon would handle Hypnosis differently, this time-- Prophet was the one to give the surprise. He slept for a few moments, but then Zachary smirked-- realizing that Prophet was a oniromancer. A prophet of dreams. [break][break] "Krrrroooo....!" Porphet cried in his sleep-- and raised his wings. A ball of shadow soon formed before him-- a SHADOW BALL, that soon fired. Hypno looked shocked, unable to understand how it could attack even while asleep. [break][break] Zachary smirked as he saw it work. "Hehe... that's sleep talk for ya! Prophet can freely uses his attacks while he is dreaming." Zachary shared to Razz[break][break]

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NOTES

✦ You're Not the One Mission[break]

✦ Personal Xatu's Sleep Talk Rules: A die is rolled and "Sleep Talk" effect will be determine by the following. Roll 1-20, will use "Calm Mind", 21-40 will result in "Air Slash", 41- 60 will result in "Stored Power" , 61-80 will result in "Shadow Ball", 81-100 will result in "Future Sight." [break]

✦ Hypno had cast "Trick Room"-- messing with the dimensions.