A Hollow Dream

"A lost fragment, formed from a strong will."

Side story blog for Phantom Guild, used mainly to flesh out a bit of the world and provide some extra context and information on certain events without having to worry about tying it into the current chapter.

Primarily writing-focused, though illustrations may be added if warranted (and I feel up to it).

Information revealed on this blog should be considered canon to Phantom Guild and vice versa, even if I'm still debating on whether to make the events on this blog canon.

Ivory: “Eh- H-hello!”

Ivory greets the mew nervously

“I-I see you look . .uh . . different! T-than most other mew. N-not that that’s a bad thing!”

"Ah... I suppose that was bound to come up eventually... And it's alright. You don't need.. to worry about offending me."

Reaching into their cloak, they withdrew a small pink sphere. It glowed brightly, continually active. It was easily recognizable as a Mega Stone, though of a variant that, up to now, wasn't even considered to exist.

"This.. is probably the only thing I have to remember my past... It's quite likely that what I have here.. is the only one of its kind in my universe... However... Even with my.. 'unique' appearance.. I can't use any of the innate power I can sense in this..."

Why did you wake up? (recommendation update)

How long were you asleep?

Why not explore around a bit?

(didn't really feel like putting this in two posts in a row back to back)

*Keldeo looked at the Mew with a worried expression. They did not seem to be in the best condition at the moment.*

Keldeo: Oh my, are you okay mighty mew? Do you remember how you got here? If you’d like, I can provide you with some water in case you’re dehydrated.

"Mighty...? Please, don't flatter me... I'm nobody special..."

"As for how I arrived here... I can't really say... I guess that blast of light put me into a sort of stasis... And considering the size of this crater... it'd have to have been pretty strong..."

Eph blinked at the realization that they weren't quite doing too hot. They hadn't realized how thirsty they'd become. But then again, they've been in the middle of nowhere for what may very well have been centuries, so it was no wonder they were thirsty.

*Morgan wanders up to the the mew, looking at them curiously*

Worry not about seeing a ghost, you don’t seem to be dead yet.

Though I do have to ask, are you quite alright?

You don’t seem like you’re in the best shape, what is the last thing you remember?

Eph put a hand to their own forehead, their brow furrowing as they struggle to bring the images into focus. Despite their best efforts however, they're unable to remember much beyond some brief, blurry flashes.

"Flashes of a battle. I... or rather, I think it was me... I was fighting... something... Something that wasn't a Pokémon. There's a flash of red and purple, before everything goes white. After that, I'm... falling into an abyss."

They shook their head, sighing. "That's the last I can remember without pushing myself too hard again. ... Before coming to here. And considering these..." They tear another bit of greenery off of themself that had grown overtop of them in their long period of suspended animation. "I was out for a long time."

"Greetings, O Lost One." She salutes without the smile as she sees them a bit confused and sad.

"I also don't know about this place too since I just came here. But, can you, at least, remember who are you?

Oh, I should introduce myself. Captain Johanna Keldeo at your service!"

The Mew held a paw to its forehead, trying to focus. It's name...?

It suddenly jolted, yelling out in pain as it was overcome with a migraine from trying to force the memories. Or perhaps there wasn't anything to remember. All it could recover was a single syllable.

"E... Eph." That was all it could recall. Shaking its head, it looked at the Keldeo. "I guess... you can call me Eph."

[ Ask Hints updated! ] [ Eph's Profile unlocked! ]

You'd be forgiven for thinking the Mew was a statue, their body entirely gray, eyes closed and stuck in a kneeling pose in the center of a great crater in a remote corner of the world. Nature having long since wreathed the forgotten "statue" in vines.

However, just barely audible, a heartbeat began to pick up. Slowly at first, but gradually speeding up. Bits of color began to appear as the feline Pokémon slowly animated. It's eyes began to open, a stone cold gaze scanning the crater as it stood up, breaking free of the greenery that had grown around and over it.

Last Updated: February 5, 2026