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[islandshore]

Anon Text;

[The feed begins with a series of snapshots. It starts with images of a war-torn battlefield lined with giant crystals, Team Aqua and Magma grunts and hordes of Pokémon and trainers alike.]

This world isn't safe.

[The images shift. New snapshots appear of Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon, taken from a safe distance above, but distinct in that they are indeed giant, glowing monsters.]

What happened last week is proof of that. You may all be content to enjoy a carefree lifestyle, but if it weren't for divine intervention, life as we know it would have ended with a whimper.

Together, we were able to hold off Team Aqua and Magma's forces, but the battle doesn't end there. If you could make a difference in the protection of this world, would you do it?

[The message ends there. About a half hour later, another text appears on the network, this time from a non-anonymous source.]

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So, I think we all learned something valuable from that mess down at Tohjo: Don't summon giant lizards and whales to start the apocalypse. God doesn't like it.

There's a lot I could say. It was a busy few days, but if you look past all the legendaries, the explosions, and those cornball teams, there are two things that stick out to me: the weird power up some of our Pokémon got and the Pokémon god himself.

[Case in point? Here's an image of a Mega Sharpedo getting punched in the nose by a Mega Charizard X.]

So, what do you guys think that power was? Did any of you get a straight answer from Arceus? And how about that fairy type?

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By the way, looking for a status report from all remaining members. With so many of us gone, we're gonna have to shuffle the squads. That's also why I sent out a recruitment message.

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[paladinlost]

[Edges cheers at the sight, and starts laughing so hard he almost falls off Cecil. Cecil, on the other hand, sighs and makes a mental note to be very careful around Eeveelutions for the next few days.]

Well, at least you now know what sort of moves it can use in battle. Is your spine still in one piece?

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[islandshore]

Just barely.

[Oof. He's still rubbing his back as he picks up the 'Gear.]

Hope your Umbreon hasn't tried pulling a stunt like that. This guy had to weigh at least fifty pounds...

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[paladinlost]

He knows better, even if I surely took a great risk by naming him after a ninja. This would be an excellent time to see if your little one knows any healing moves, if you ask me.

[You break it you fix it, or something. If healing moves even work on humans.]

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[islandshore]

He does look like the type...

[The Sylveon tilts his head for a moment, then squeaks. Healing? Dude, he's only level five!

Though he will rub at his back with a feeler... at least until Riku swats it away.]

Still trying to figure out what fairy types can even do. Spread sparkles and rainbows? If this guy's any indication, I'm expecting a lot of pink...

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[paladinlost]

I'm expecting some great frustration at the Blackthorn Gym in a few weeks. That, and perhaps a link with mystical powers such as crystals.

[Edges nods to that. Yeah, Crystal might be super quiet but it's all pretty and sparkly, like an evolution stone!]

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[islandshore]

Oh man. I bet Clair's gonna freak when she finds out. She's already got a big enough ego as it is...

[Pfft. The Sylveon puffs his chest out, flexing his feelers. Yeah, the dragons ain't got nothing on the Sylveon brigade.]

But I could see those rock guys being fairies. They did seem to take dragon hits pretty well. Same goes for the keyrings.

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[paladinlost]

I do hope her next challengers will be thoughtful enough to commit their victory to video for everyone's enjoyment.

[Edges sniggers. Yep, even rude Dora and bully Kayne couldn't do win that fight.]

I wonder if every Fairy-type species is so small? Not that I expect any to be as large as Steelix or Wailord, but still...

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[islandshore]

You know, I never did face her Elite team. Maybe I'll do it just to mess around with some fairy types.

[Ooh, what's this? A Gym battle? Ooh! The Sylveon's bouncing up and down with excitement, and Riku presses his palm against his forehead, trying to calm his bouncy spirit.]

Hmm... That's a good point. Without knowing all the fairies, it's a tough call. But we've got dragon types that don't even look like dragons. Maybe there's a fairy out there that's a huge, hulking monster./. with butterfly wings.

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[paladinlost]

[Cecil tries to imagine that. Cecil tries to imagine that for a very long time.]

...If you somehow find a hulking monstrous fairy with butterfly wings and use it to defeat Clair's Elite team, I'll buy you as many drinks as you wish during the victory party.

[Because what he just imagined was beautiful.]

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[islandshore]

...Challenge accepted.

[His lips curl into a broad smirk, and he raises a clenched fist.]

I'll find the burliest, most vicious fairy out there and steamroll that team. And I'll share it with the world.

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[paladinlost]

The world will surely appreciate your generous gesture. As will I, for that matter. An impressive battle is an excellent motivator.

[So is the thought of a victory party, for that matter.]

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[islandshore]

Then it's a deal. At least, assuming buff fairies actually exist.

If not... well, I'll pick the manliest fairy I can find.

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[paladinlost]

I've no doubt there exists a suitable species, somewhere out there. The only issue is finding it, capturing it, and raising it to the necessary level.

[He makes it sound so easy.]