We All Live In A Pokémon World (..Don't We?) [VIDEO]

[halloflamer]

[The video turns on to a scrawny guy with reddish-brown hair, black sunglasses pushed up into it. He's frowning at the device, though it may be more accurate to say pouting, but as soon as he notices it's recording, the pout breaks away into a cocky grin. Most noticeable in this video is the moving, furry orange-and-blonde shape behind him, which once the camera is rolling produces a canine face attached to it, blinking into the feed. A loudly barking one.]

--ARK ARK! ARK! Okay, okay, calm down boy. Sheesh.

[AHEM] Hey there, shmuks! The name's Blue- Blue Oak. Yeah, that Blue Oak. Looks like I'm sticking around this new backwater region for a little while, and I got a real important question for you all:

Where are all the Pokémon!? Since I've gotten here I haven't seen so much as a Pidgey or a Pikipek flyin' around, and these chumps that dropped me off at my digs looked at Arcanine like he was gonna eat them! Like my Pokémon aren't trained better than that, peh.

[...Of course, that was only the start of the questions he had about this place, but he's still in denial about the 'got transported to a new world' talk they gave him. Give him some time.]

...Anyway, anyone seen a quiet guy called Red wandering around? Probably has a Pikachu crawling on him. He'll probably get lost without me babysitting him... So if you see him, tell him to stay put and call Blue's Pokégear, will ya?

[He gives the feed a little two-fingered salute as he reaches to shut it off.] Alright, that's it! Smell ya later, losers!

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[ Video ]

[ghoulking]

There are no Pokemon here, unless they belong to an imPort.

In your communicator, you can find an imPort list, it has the names of imPort currently in this place and maybe you can find your friend there.

[ Video ]

[halloflamer]

Huh!? Don't be ridiculous, there's no such thing as a region with no Pokémon. I mean, they'd eventually just Fly or swim over here, even if they didn't live here already!

[The video feed jiggles as he turns his communicator over in his hand, briefly giving a view of Arcanine sniffing curiously, then his surroundings- a kitchen- then back to him.] So this Pokégear comes with everyone's numbers already built-in? That's pretty handy! [Jeez, why hadn't Silph thought of that yet.] I'll have to call him up, I guess. What a pain, honestly...

[ Video ]

[ghoulking]

This world has no Pokemon to fly or swim over.

And it's called a "communicator". It has a lot of features that make things easier for the new arrivals. [ anyway- ] If your friend is here, his name will show on the list, all you have to do is tap their name to reach their inbox.

[ Video ]

[halloflamer]

[His face blanks. It's like you're telling him his whole life is a lie. Time to dissociate!]

Man, this guy must be blind. [He scoffs under his breath.] Oh yeah? Must be regional. I've never seen one of these before. [But then again, most regions had their own homegrown technology.] So... I'm gonna guess there must not be many Trainers here, since you say there's no Pokémon. That's gonna be so booooring. [He flops back against Arcanine's side, who looks down at his trainer curiously, and 'rff's.]

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[ghoulking]

[ BLUE PLS WHAT ARE, YOU 5?]

There are a couple of imPorts who mentioned Pokemon, so they might be trainers.

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[h2no]

Aww! Hello, Arcanine! Ain't you a good boy!

[...oh right there's a person there too]

Ey, Oaky. Hook me up with a Squirtle and I'll see what I can do.

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[halloflamer]

[Arcanine barks at the screen once, poking his snout in to snuffle at the screen as Blue attempts (in vain) to push him back out] Hey, don't slobber on it--

[And then he just gives the video screen a flat look.] ...That's up to gramps. And you're no beginning trainer, pal. [At least this guy knows who he is.]

So, you seen Red around?

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[h2no]

Doesn't mean I don't still want a Squirtle. Mega Blastoise is fuckin' baller as shit.

[IT'S JUST A BIG GUN. IT'S SO COOL.]

Nah, sorry. I don't think he's here, but he'll show up eventually. Then ya can take him on a nice date, yeah?

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[halloflamer]

--You've seen it?

You?

[Forgive him for not believing this bullshit, but since he's only ever met Red who could even accomplish that..........]

[SPEAKING OF]

[SPUTTERS] WHAT THE HELL!? It's not like that at all!! I'm just gonna be bored without a real challenge!

[then y u so red, blue]

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[d33tached]

[Pokémon, Pikachu, Pidgey, Pikipek - lots of unfamiliar "P" words happening here. It seems that this boy is talking complete nonsense (he does appear to be a child, after all), but D33 is well aware that there are plenty of things he doesn't know.

[He'll start with the boy's supposed reputation.]

"That Blue Oak"? I'm afraid I'm not familiar.

[For all he knows, he should be. After all, a name like "Blue Oak" is pretty distinctive on its own, and since D33 has quite literally been living underground up until now, he is likely quite out of the loop when it comes to celebrities.

[And then again, there is that whole "transported to a new world" thing to consider, but Blue isn't the only one in denial.]

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[halloflamer]

[Blue squints at the screen as he reads that reply, then huffs.] Former Champ of Kanto's Pokémon league? I'm pretty much one of the strongest trainers in the world. [Well, this region might be pretty far from Kanto. It's excusable... maybe.]

[But.] ...You've definitely heard of my gramps, though. Professor Samuel Oak?

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[d33tached]

[There's that word again - Pokémon. And the rest of what he's saying sounds just as Greek to D33.]

I'm afraid I haven't, no.

Is he a teacher of some sort?

[That is what "professor" means, right? That "P" word he's fairly certain he's got right.]

Video forever!

[halloflamer]

Researcher! You really never heard of him? He invented the Pokédex! And like, contributed most of the science everyone else bases theirs on, now.

Anyway, even though he's my gramps, my talent is my own! You'll see... Whenever I find actual trainers worth battling, tch.

[He reaches back and pats Arcanine's neckruff, since he's starting to whine and get antsy.]

[Video]

[itcanwait]

[There's a robot face on the screen.]

Ooh you're the second person I've seen mention these pokemon.

I don't know what they are though so I can't answer for you.

[Video]

[halloflamer]

[That's...... weird. He'd almost think it might be a Pokémon, but it's talking. Could it be some kind of Rotomdex...?]

Uh... Well, I guess that's a start. [Pause] And what're you supposed to be?

[Video]

[itcanwait]

I'm an Autobot. A Cybertronian? My names Tailgate.

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[halloflamer]

[Blank stare. Uhhhhhhhhhhh] Autohuh? Cyber wha? Are you a --Steel type...?

[Are you a Pokémon??? He's so confused.]

[ret2go]

Which Blue Oak are you talking about? I've seen a bunch that are brown, but none that are blue...

[halloflamer]

[Shantae, have the liniest lineface that ever lined.]

Ha ha ha. Very funny. I'm not a tree.

[ret2go]

Your parents must have liked trees a lot to name you after a famous one, then! I've never heard of the Blue Oak!

[She sounds 100% sincere.]

[halloflamer]

[Liniest lineface evolved into frowniest frown.]

I'm not a-- Oh, whatever. If you think my name is funny, Red's dad named him for Fire-types! Hmph, now that's an unsuited name.

[He still isn't sure if this girl is just mocking him...]

[dexnav]

Woah! That Arcanine looks so cool!

[ omg!!! even though may's team is decidedly more feline, that is one sweet doggo. it's what catches her eye first, and the cocky smile of its trainer follows. ]

Sorry to break the bad news, but there aren't any wild Pokemon here. All the ones you'll see here belong to us Trainers.

[ she gets it, dude. she's itching to catch a pokemon after being deprived of the opportunity for a month, but it's something they have to deal with. ]

And I haven't seen anyone with a Pikachu... But I'll be sure to keep an eye out!

[halloflamer]

ARK!

[Arcanine, the attention whore he is, barks and waggles at the screen, poking his face into it again. Blue groans and tries to push his fuzzy face out of the way again--] Come on, Arcanine--!

[Blink. Oh, a girl, AHEM]

[Shitty grin is on.] Man, that's a drag. I just got to a new region and was all ready to explore, and here I get dumped into this region with no Pokémon.

[Hmmm. A girl trainer, huh.] So, who're you?

[dexnav]

[ the bark is loud, but may just smiles and returns it with a smile and wave. what a good boy! she can tell that he's been raised with love. ]

Yeah, it's a bummer. But on the bright side, we can get to know each other's teams!

[ she's as chipper as chipper can be - in may's eyes, there's no use in brooding over something that can't be changed. they'll just have to work with what they have! ]

My name's May! I'm Hoenn's new Champion.

[halloflamer]

[Oh god she's so.... positive. It almost reminds him of someone ...]

Ohhhh, so that's you! [His grin gets wider, and it's like a fire's been lit in his eyes- this was it, the challenge he'd been looking for. Maybe this trainer would get him out of his funk.] Well then, lemme introduce myself properly, huh? [He sits up properly, tall and proud]

Blue Oak! Indigo League Champ, former Viridian City Gym Leader, and Alola Battle Tree's boss! ...Co-Boss, I guess.

[He jabs a finger at the screen] Think you got what it takes to challenge me, Hoenn Champ?