#aceswellow

Nelda: W-wait!

Yoshi's Mother: King ...

King: Please... c-calm down... I-

Yoshi's Mother: I'm tired of excuses! First Tai and now this!? I won't lose Yoshi too!!

King: AAGH

Nelda: Should we... help-

Ace: No.

Ace: Yoshi's mother, like most Pokemon here in these woods are, well, former trainer-owned Pokemon, and not just some that they gave up on for not being the best bred or something similar, no, we were specially bred, but released when the trainer who owned a ranch passed and no one claimed the land or his Pokemon. We were all free to go and do what we wanted... Haven't you ever wondered where Yoshi's unique skill came from? Why I’m so fast? Any of that?

Nelda: No, but... you mean that freaky 'make physical moves into projectiles' BS he pulls off?

Ace: Yes...

Nelda: Okay???

Ace: Long story short, you're a wild-born Pokemon, right?

Nelda: Yeah?

Ace: Despite what your type is, Yoshi's mother would most likely destroy you, me and King based on how angry she is right now...

Nelda: ...

Ace: Plus, she's the one who made up that skill and taught it to her sons...

Ace: Oh, this is going horribly-

????: What's going on out here?!

Ace: Oh, of course...

King: ... Please-

Yoshi's Mother: Enough with the-

Ace: Please stop-

Yoshi's Mother: No! Because of you, King, Yoshi's just another freak, like that monster Sneasel Vris!!!

Minccino: What...?

Cinccino: Yoshi's...?

Yoshi's Mother: He's a Shadow Pokemon...

Ace: It was an unforeseen incident! You have to-

Yoshi's Mother: And where were you, Ace?

Ace: I... w-well...

Yoshi's Mother: ... They also told me about Cherry-

King: Don't...!

Ace: Please... you don't understand how sensitive this is-

Yoshi's Mother: They believe she's alive.

Minccino/Cinccino: WHAT?!

Ace: We don't even know if that was really her! We can’t be sure unless-

Minccino: Then what do you think you're doing just sitting around here?! It's been nearly a decade and you're telling me there’s a chance our daughter's alive?!

Cherry's Mother: You've been hiding that from us all this time...?

Ace: N-NO! We just discovered this days ago! We're still trying to understand how this-

Cherry's Father: So did the Black Pikachu really kill her? Or was that some elaborate lie just to make it and its group feared and hated more?

Cherry's Mother: Did that thing take our daughter?!

Ace: No, it’s nothing like that... please, stay calm-

Cherry's Father: Seven years, Ace.

Ace: ...

Cherry's Father: Tell us what exactly is going on out there... Because we're not getting answers from the King...

Ace: What-

[The Strident King has fled...]

Oh...

Okay... fine... no point in hiding it anymore, is there? From what another of our high-ranking Knights, and Yoshi, discovered is that Cherry is likely alive, how... we don't know, but some kind of... “Pokemon” disguised as a human toy has done something to save her life... why they took her, I can only imagine...

Yoshi's Mother: ... Apparently, it was an accident caused by a third party this individual works with, and likely helped cause various problems relating to the Black Pikachu-

Ace: That's conjecture-

Yoshi's Mother: That you said was disclosed to both Yoshi and this Carla-where is that "conjecture", Ace? Tell them the truth: you've been hounding the Black Pikachu and their allies for so long, dragging in so many others, putting so much stress on them, that they finally snapped-YOU created the very problem you thought existed!

Ace: ...

Yoshi’s Mother: This puts into doubt everything that they've done, you do understand that right? What about what happened in Johto? Did it really happen because they felt like ruining a city? Or were they pushed by someone we know nothing about? Do we even know where that Black Pikachu came from?

Ace: We may, but-

Yoshi’s Mother: We don't know what they lived through, all we know is that they're a band of freaks, probably created to do horrible acts and they’re either are running from that, or were acting on them, so, which is it?!

Ace: I..

Cherry's Father: That's a good question...

Ace: ... There's nothing I can tell you... I'm just as confused as all of you are.

Cherry's Mother: What's going to happen now? Are you going to chase after this individual who has Cherry? Or the Trio? If I’m understanding all of this correctly... whoever this is has some deep connections to a lot of your problems...

Ace: Apparently... but King was overpowered by one of them, so we need to-

Cherry's Father: ONE of them? How many are you dealing with?

Ace: ...Well-

Yoshi's Mother: They don't know...

Ace: .. We theorize that this being is either trying to protect the Terrible Trio as a whole, or is hunting a specific member, or members, and... it's likely they took care of Team Machine, the ones responsible for Tai’s death, as well-this group... they're... either enemies or allies, but I fear that we may be enemies in their eyes.

Yoshi’s Mother: ...

Cherry's Mother: Are we safe?

Ace: ... That, I... don't know...

Yoshi’s Mother: I want to know more about this, Ace... I want facts this time...

Ace: What do you want me to do? Bring you along-

All: ...

Ace: Oh, no... no, no, no....

All: ......

Ace: Okay, that’s it. Listen, and listen closely... if you want to do anything for your children... stay here, and wait for them. Because, as much as I don't wish to get on any of your bad sides, I have no intention of putting any of you in danger and you will just have to accept that!

Yoshi's Mother: Ace-

Ace: Alright... I didn't want to have to explain this, but your life might be in danger if you go to Yoshi right now.

Yoshi's Mother: What?

Ace: When he changed, he assaulted Carla, the Strident Princess of Orre, stabbed her clean through with one of his schalchops.

All: !!!

Ace: He said things that, truthfully, could just be this shadow side to him, but it did involve you, and we all know, at the very least, how dangerous Shadow Pokemon can be, even to the ones they care about, so I'm not asking, I'm telling you: none of you are coming with me.

Cherry's Father: But-

Ace: No.

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Kalos

Yoshi: Am I just... hallucinating? Did I... drink too much of something...?

Cassidy: N-no, this is all real... y-you’re just, um... wait-Yoshi... you drink?

Yoshi: Yes. Why...?

Cassidy: I-I thought you were like... 15?

Yoshi: Cassidy... I'm a grown adult, over ten years older than that...

Cassidy: R-really? Like-you're... serious right now... um-

Yoshi: Cassidy...

Cassidy: I mean... I guess you're not young but... you don't seem that old either... I can't imagine you drinking-

Yoshi: Then once this weird shadow hangover is over I challenge you! Ow... owow...

Cassidy: I'm not going to go drinking with you...

Yoshi: Why not!? Oooow... ugh... head...

Cassidy: Because... you're, um, acting like a-well-a child...

Yoshi: ...

Cassidy: ...

Yoshi: So, Lugia’s... our god?

Cassidy: Yes;;;;;;

Yoshi: So, I guess I’m just stuck with Lugia as a god, then... huh...

Cassidy: I keep expecting something more... over the top at, um, hearing that...

Yoshi: I... have seen so much... this is nothing...

Cassidy: Aah...

Yoshi: Is... Shadow Lugia nice? I mean, aside from probably causing this sickness-

Cassidy: That’s because you’re a-well-new Shadow Pokemon and you’re not used to Lugia’s powerful aura yet-you’ll get the hang of it, promise... H-however, I’m sure if you’re suffering like this, since it went from a ‘good feeling’ to a ‘hangover’... I’m sure Reid’s suffering just as bad if not worse-that was his name r-right...?

Yoshi: Yeah, Reid... ... Do you think he’s going to try and meet Shadow Lugia?

Cassidy: If Lugia hasn’t sensed you two first, then, maybe...? Or they’ll find you.

Yoshi: ...

Cassidy: A-are you scared of meeting them? I-I mean-they’re a nice Pokemon-they’re a bit... unique in how they act sometimes-but all Shadow Pokemon and even some former ones are-well-welcome! Y-you’d have a family-a second family if you met with Lugia when other Shadow Pokemon seek them out... I’m sure!

...

Trust me... it’s easier than... w-well... leaving Orre...

Yoshi: ...Cass... I-

Cassidy: Please don’t;;

Yoshi: S-sorry...

Cassidy: H-hey, no slurring...! You’re getting better!

Yoshi: I-yeah, weird, I am...? Am I already used to it?? Wow!

...

OW....!

Cassidy: ... Snrk...

Yoshi: D-don’t laugh at-

????: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Yoshi: O-OH crap... A-Ace is there, a-are my eyes-

Cassidy: Sclera-

Yoshi: W-whatever, are they black??

Cassidy: Yes?

Yoshi: NOOOooo!

Cassidy: Why does that matter?? It always happens when you trigger a Shadow Move, besides, it’s not like you’re in full Reverse Mode or something-

Yoshi: You know Ace? Well, he's... technically my uncle...

Cassidy: Okay? Shouldn't he be... well-you know, supportive...?

Yoshi: Well... he only knows I became one... he doesn’t know what it does to you...

Cassidy: Has-has he ever seen you like...

Yoshi: No... how am I going to explain my fur getting weird and darker like this?? Aaagh...!

Cassidy: Oh... t-this is going to be awkward-

Yoshi: YeSss...

????: What was that just now? Suddenly a wave of unique aura blew out... and then... what? There were so many strange waves of aura only moments ago and now... I thought I was-

S-Knight Lifter: HEY! GET BACK TO WORK NEWBIE!!

????: Right...! [I’ll have to get my weapon later... I don’t like this... but I’m sure Yoshi’s near... Speara’s somewhere too... hmm... Yoshi first-wow he has a weird aura now...]

Troy: I’m guessing it has a lot to do with something very specific? They weren’t clear, and even Lyle was confused at first... but he went along with it anyway-we’re dealing with our “boss” here... King’s been... strange in my opinion.

Ace: King, is... always like that...

Yoshi: ... [Please stop staring... Ace...]

Jett: [Then tell him...]

Yoshi: Huh?

Ace: Is something wrong, Yoshi?

Yoshi: Um... well... first off, I’m sorry you had to see me looking like... THIS-

Ace: Well, the black sclera was a thing Carla vaguely mentioned once, but... your fur-

Yoshi: I don’t know how to explain that-

Cassidy: I-it happens... even I’m growing darker now... more shadow energy in the air... y-you know-

Ace: You two aren’t going to become hostile or anything, right...?

Troy: ...

Cassidy/Yoshi: N-no!!

Cassidy: Sometimes this happens, it doesn’t mean anything BAD, just... think of it as... Yoshi-

Ace: Becoming a true Shadow Pokemon? Like you, Cassidy?

Cassidy: Hhhh...

Yoshi: ... Jett suggests you guys head back to the meeting-

Ace/Troy: What??

Yoshi: Jett told me-

Ace: Jett is a mu-

Cassidy: Jett can speak to us... somehow...

Jett: ...~

Troy: ...

Ace: I... wh-huh?! What is he? Part Psychic? What’s going-

Troy: Jett, could you stay here?

Jett: *nods*

Ace: Um-

Troy: Come on, Ace, let’s head back up to the meeting room-I’m getting some bad vibes...

Ace: ... Um...? Okay??

Yoshi: ... Hugh...

Cassidy: That was... awkward... getting worse-thank you, um... Jett or... Yoshi-

Jett: [Yoshi for saying it; me for suggesting it!]

Yoshi: O-okay... now... explain-

Jett: [I’m the Proxy of Meloetta, the Songstress!]

Cassidy: ... You’re... like Carla’s mom?

Jett: [In secret, technically, but yes! But I bet Troy figured it out-he’s a Proxy too...]

Yoshi: Huh????

Jett: [Ah, and your family bloodline ties back to a Proxy, Yoshi-despite being a Shadow Pokemon now, you’re super special-and that means you’re super important to keep away from here... but first, let me explain my ability...]

Cassidy: I’m... confused but... um... what...?

Yoshi: ... What? Is that... what is that??

Cassidy: ... L-Like you-but you’re-

Jett: [Not a Shadow Pokemon, yes, it’s my mental health...]

Yoshi: Your... mental health... ah...

Jett: [I know it’s sad to hear that, but... I’m not the soundest of minds myself, I’m lucky I haven’t turned into a Shadow Pokemon, I guess....

But the reason why you two should move away from here, is because something really bad is about to happen; Meloetta tasked me with watching over things and... I sense a very powerful Legend-a god-is going to attack here any minute now...]

Yoshi: Um... Shadow Lu-

Jett: [No, one of the creators of our world...]

Cassidy: W-w-what-because of-

Jett: [To keep it minor, yes, King is the target-indirectly; if King acts rashly because of what happens here and sparks a fight with the gods, um... we won’t last long...]

Yoshi: I-is there...-

Jett: [Trust me, it’s better you didn’t know everything...]

Cassidy: I-I-I can... get Yoshi away...

Yoshi: W-what?! But-

Jett: [Please, leave this to the Princes, Princesses and Lords... You’re a part of a much more complex situation that doesn’t involve this-not directly anyway-you’re important in THAT situation, so, focus on the Black Pikachu, okay?]

Cassidy: W-what... how do you-

Jett: [Meloetta also gifted me with some minor psychic abilities-so, I know the gist of your goals IF the Black Pikachu goes after what we can all assume is Shadow Lugia...]

Cassidy: I... ah...

Jett: [Now... as an order from a Strident Lord, please move away from the area.]

Cassidy: ... I’m so lost... but... yes sir...

Yoshi: ... I... Yes... Sir...

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Troy: Basically, a Pokemon tied to a Legend, gifted with unique powers... If Jett is one, he can communicate with others telepathically...

Ace: A-and you...?

Troy: Strength main..... ..... ..... ..... ...... .....

>Saved- >Come back soon- >Troy and Ace depend on it~

Ace: You forgot about-

Nelda: I only use it when I need to! I-I got carried away that’s all!

Ace: Your brutality as a leader is what got you this far, Nelda... it’s fine; we’re the only ones up here, so don’t panic.

Nelda: BAH!

>Strident Lord Ace and Strident Princess Nelda‘s pages have been unlocked! >Availability concerning them is TBA!