#rotom drone

[dragonfiremagic]

Rotoms Rotoms everywhere

Love these silly lil plasma ghosties

[silveredcircuitry]

whoopsies my hand slipped and i made a pokemon oc

failrotom with an android body and a............... limited regard for actual battle etiquette

[enbi-fiend]

I'm having visions.....

Fun fact! The second one is based off this interaction he has with arven ↓

[leederpfucker]

Alr, there's something I'm curious about

[daily-haunted-tv]

Round 1

[yamujiburo]

Ketchum vs. Ketchum! Showdown in Cerulean City!

Woo! Finale time! I wanted to make this final battle feel special and give it more substance than I could do with just a comic. So! I got the help of @cyberwulf to write out this ending in fanfic form! Check it out here on AO3 if you prefer! If not, the journey continues below the cut~

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James Sidestory / Meowth Sidestory

A lot has happened since our Poké Moms began their journey. After a rocky start…

“*SQUAWK*”

…they’ve managed to catch some new Pokémon…

“Run! Run! Run!”

…in their own way.

“What a cute baby! You know, I have a son, too!”

With their month on the road almost up, Delia had just one more thing she wanted to do…

“I want to beat the Cerulean City Gym!”

But little did Delia know, there was a surprise waiting for her in Cerulean City!

“MOM??? JESSIE???”

“Let’s have a double battle! You and Ash versus Jessie and I!”

“You’re on! But I’m not going easy on you just cuz you’re family!”

“…What’s going on?”

Poké Mom Adventures

EP009

Ketchum vs Ketchum! Showdown in Cerulean City!

The water of the Cerulean gym battlefield glistened in the sunshine streaming through its crystal glass roof. Both teams gazed at each other with steely determination (and some lingering confusion, in Misty’s case) as above them, the Drone Rotom announced the rules.

“This will be a double battle between Gym Leader Misty and Champion Ash, and the challengers Delia and Jessie.” It projected a holographic image of both teams. “For today’s battle, each trainer may use two Pokémon. The battle is over when all of one team’s Pokémon can no longer battle.”

“All right!” Misty declared. “This is an official League battle for the Cascade badge!”

“And bragging rights!” Jessie added with a smirk.

“We’ll see about that!” Ash retorted. Misty glanced at him, taking in his clenched fists and gritted teeth. She’d seen Ash determined before, but… there was something here that she was missing. However, with the Drone Rotom hovering expectantly overhead, finding out what that something was would have to wait.

“Come out – Corsola!”

The Coral Pokémon landed on the rock in front of her, eagerly crying its name.

“This is a water-themed gym, so I’ll go with a Water-Type,” Ash remarked. “Oshawott, I choose you!”

“That’s the spirit, Ash!” Misty exclaimed. “It’s the job of a Gym Leader to help trainers learn type advantage and weaknesses by specialising in one kind of Pokémon, and around here that’s Water-Types!”

“Water, huh?” Jessie frowned as she considered the three Pokémon she had on hand. “Well, I don’t want my delicate little Ziggy to get her fur wet.” With a flourish, she tossed a Pokéball high in the air. “Go, Venomoth!”

The Poison Moth Pokémon emerged, hovering over the water.

“It’s a shame we don’t have any Grass or Electric-types,” Delia mused. “I guess we’ll just have to do our best with what we have.” Pushing her bangs out of her face, she called, “I choose you!”

Ash and Misty’s jaws dropped as the light from Delia’s Pokéball coalesced into a very large, very stern-looking Kangaskhan.

“I didn’t know your mom had such a strong Pokémon,” Misty whispered.

“Neither did I,” Ash whispered back. Movement at the corner of his eye caught his attention and he looked down at his starter Pokémon. “Something wrong, Pikachu?”

“Pika…”

Pikachu gazed across the water at Kangaskhan, ears and tail up, alert to… something. But before anyone could figure out what had caught his attention, there was a small cry.

“Kangaskhan!”

The baby squirmed, spooked by the glistening water lapping all around the rock. She buried her face in her mother’s belly and cried again. Cradling her young protectively, Kangaskhan gave Delia an apologetic look.

“Oh, of course!” Delia exclaimed. “I’m so sorry. Kangaskhan, return.” Cupping her hands around her mouth, she called across the battlefield. “That doesn’t count as one of my Pokémon, does it?”

“Of course not, Ms. Ketchum!” Misty shouted back. “Please choose another Pokémon!”

“If she’s got one,” Ash said with a confident smirk. “I’m betting she’ll send out Mimey.”

“I choose you… Clefairy!”

“Looks like you bet wrong, Ash,” Misty laughed as Ash stared in surprise at the Fairy Pokémon.

Above them, the Drone Rotom moved into position.

“Begin!”

“All right, Oshawott!” Ash called out. “Open up with an Aqua Jet!”

With a determined cry, Oshawott blasted a jet of water across the field, hitting Clefairy square in the belly and knocking the Fairy Pokémon off the rock and into the water.

“Ash Ketchum!” Delia exclaimed reproachfully. “That wasn’t very nice!”

Thrown off-guard, Ash gulped. “S-sorry!” (Oh man - I can’t believe I’m actually battling my mom!)

On the opposite side of the battlefield, a wet and bedraggled Clefairy clambered back up on the rock ridge, scowling at her attacker.

“Shake it off, Clefairy!” Delia urged as her Pokémon did just that, sending a fine shower of water droplets flying from her pink fur. “Use Disarming Voice!”

With a deep breath, Clefairy shot a vortex of pink hearts towards Oshawott, taking the Sea Otter Pokémon by surprise and knocking him into the water.

“Good work, Deerling!” Jessie shouted triumphantly. “Now it’s my turn!” She pointed at Corsola. “Venomoth, use Poison Sting!”

Venomoth hovered uncertainly for a few moments, then looked back at her.

“It doesn’t look like Venomoth knows that move, honey,” Delia remarked.

“Well, Dustox knew that move!” Jessie protested. “Venomoth should know it too, aren’t they both Bug-types?”

Venomoth just blinked at her.

“You really don’t know what moves your Pokémon knows?” Misty asked incredulously.

“Of course I do, just – just let me think!” Jessie spluttered, clenching her fists. “All right, Venomoth – use Gust!”

Venomoth didn’t move.

“Whirlwind!” Jessie tried. “Psybeam! …Tackle?”

Venomoth looked back and forth between Jessie and the battlefield as it fluttered about agitatedly, utterly confused by the barrage of unfamiliar orders.

“This is just sad,” Misty muttered, getting a nod of agreement from Ash. Raising her voice, she called out, “Corsola! Use Spike Cannon!”

Corsola glowed, and a split second later a shower of glowing white spikes slammed into Venomoth, driving it backwards towards the trainer box.

“Oh, no!” Delia groaned in dismay, wringing her hands. “Maybe we should’ve practiced with our new Pokémon before coming here!”

“We’re not giving up!” Jessie snarled, clenching her fists. “Venomoth! Get back out there!”

With a trill, Venomoth shook off the spikes, and floated towards its opponents again.

“Corsola!” Misty called. “Hit it with another Spike Cannon!”

Corsola began to glow.

“Well don’t just hover there!” Jessie barked out. “It’s about to attack again!” Venomoth looked back at her, and Jessie gestured angrily towards the battlefield. “Just do something! Anything!”

Once more, glowing white spikes shot towards Venomoth. This time, however, Venomoth dove towards the attack, sweeping its wings in front of itself at the last minute. Blue blades of light cut through the barrage of spikes, one hitting Corsola and driving it back.

“That’s Air Slash!” Ash exclaimed.

“Air Slash, eh?” Jessie shot her opponents a triumphant smirk. “Venomoth! Use Air Slash on that pitiful pink Pokémon again!”

“Hang in there, Corsola!” Misty called as her Pokémon was driven back for a second time. “Use Recover!”

“Don’t let it recover, Venomoth!” Jessie yelled. “Air Slash again!”

As her Pokémon geared up for another attack, she noticed Delia gazing at her in rapture.

“You’re so ferocious when you battle, Smoochum,” Delia remarked dreamily. She lowered her voice, waggling her eyebrows. “It’s kinda hot.”

Jessie blushed and giggled. “Baaabe, not in front of the twerps.”

Misty wrinkled her nose in disgust. “…Smoochum?”

“Freak out later, Misty!” Ash yelled. Venomoth was bearing down on Corsola, and the Coral Pokémon didn’t have much left. “Oshawott! Use Hydro Pump on Venomoth to protect Corsola!”

Leaping high into the air, Oshawott sent a powerful jet of water directly at Jessie’s Venomoth. With a cry, the Poison Moth hit the floor between Jessie and Delia, bounced once, and fainted.

“Hey, no fair!” Jessie bellowed, stamping her foot. “I was distracted!” She recalled Venomoth with a scowl. “I ought to ground you for making me look bad!”

“This is really weird,” Misty mumbled.

“You have no idea,” Ash sighed wearily.

“All right, you big blue blob,” Jessie growled to her faithful Patient Pokémon, “get out there and let’s win this thing!”

Saluting, Wobbuffet waddled forward, straight into the water. Jessie pinched the bridge of her nose as Wobbuffet awkwardly clambered up onto the protruding rock.

“Wobbles can’t attack unless he’s attacked first,” Delia murmured to herself. “Oshawott is strong, and Corsola can use Recover to gain back health. That means I’ve got to make this next move count!” She looked to Clefairy, wet and winded but not out of the battle. It was risky, but…

“Clefairy! Use Metronome!”

“Metronome?!” Misty exclaimed as Clefairy began to move her fingers hypnotically back and forth. “Now anything can happen!”

“Hold tight, everybody!” Ash called, just as the Fairy Pokémon’s fingers turned white.

Razor-sharp leaves whipped through the air, striking Oshawott and Corsola. The Grass-Type move was too much for the dual Rock/Water Type, and Corsola collapsed into the water, fainted. Oshawott was driven back against the rock ridge, and Ash held his breath, but the Drone Rotom only counted Corsola out.

“Oshawott! You hanging in there, buddy?”

With a grimace, the Sea Otter Pokémon gave him a determined nod. “Osha!”

“Ha!” Jessie cried triumphantly. “Now we’re even!” She clenched her fists, calling tauntingly across the battlefield. “Who’s next, twerpette? Togepi? Psyduck?”

“She sure is cocky for being down to just Wobbuffet,” Ash muttered.

“Not for long,” Misty replied with a smirk. She plucked her second Pokéball from her hip.

“Go – Gyarados!”

Delia’s eyes widened and Jessie took several steps back as the gigantic Pokémon appeared in the water. It glowered down at both trainers, making Delia swallow hard.

(Now’s not the time to lose my nerve! Gyarados is just a Pokémon like any other. All I have to do is-)

“Hey!” Jessie exclaimed angrily. “No fair using such a powerful Pokémon! What, are Staryu and Starmie at the Pokémon Centre or something?!”

Taken aback, Misty gaped at the former Team Rocket member in disbelief. “Since when do you care about playing fair?”

“Since you decided to use that monstrosity on a first-time trainer!” Jessie retorted with a shake of her fist. “That’s cheating!”

Misty paused, almost second-guessing her choice of Pokémon, when she remembered who she was dealing with. Squaring her shoulders, she shot back, “You’re not a first-time trainer!”

“Could’ve fooled me,” Ash muttered.

“I heard that!” Jessie bawled.

“It’s okay, honey,” Delia murmured, placing her hand on Jessie’s shoulder. “We can beat them. We just need to use strategy!”

“Gyarados!” Misty called out. Jessie may not have been the best trainer, and her track record with him was hit or miss, but Wobbuffet could reflect almost any attack. It might just have been luck, but Clefairy’s Metronome had taken out Corsola and left Oshawott just barely hanging on. There was only one choice of target.

“Use Hurricane on Clefairy, now!”

Rearing back, Gyarados shot a powerful blast of air directly at the Fairy Pokémon, sending her flying back to the trainer box.

“Oh no!” Delia cried. She knelt by her stricken Pokémon’s side, but it was obvious even without Drone Rotom saying so that Clefairy couldn’t continue. “You did a wonderful job, Clefairy.” Recalling her Pokémon, she rose, pushed her bangs out of her eyes, and called her second Pokémon.

“Mimey, I choose you!”

Ash clenched his fists. No more surprises – he knew what Mimey was capable of. Oshawott was tough, but he’d taken a lot of damage. If the Sea Otter Pokémon only had one move left, then Ash had to make it count.

“Oshawott! Hit Mimey with Aqua Jet!”

“Mimey, dodge it!” Delia cried out.

The Barrier Pokémon leapt high in the air, leaving Ash to watch, powerless, as Aqua Jet splashed harmlessly on the ground between his mother and Jessie. But before he could call out another attack –

“Now, Mimey, Focus Punch on Oshawott!”

There was no time for Oshawott to get out of the way. Mimey dove straight down, fist outstretched, and scored a direct hit. Both Pokémon vanished underwater. All four trainers held their breath. After a few seconds, Mimey burst out of the water, effortlessly leaping onto the rock. A moment later Oshawott floated to the surface, fainted.

“Good work, Oshawott,” Ash murmured as he recalled his Pokémon. He turned to Pikachu. “Looks like my mom’s a tougher trainer than I thought. You ready, Pikachu?”

The yellow mouse nodded, one tiny fist raised. “Pika!”

“You be nice to us now, Pikachu!” Delia cheered brightly.

Jessie was less optimistic.

“Babe, this isn’t looking good,” she murmured urgently. “I’ve been beaten by that Pikachu a zillion times! And that Gyarados looks strong. And mean! I don’t know if…”

She trailed off as the other woman took her hands.

“Now you listen to me, Jessie Ketchum.” Delia gazed into her eyes, a look of fierce determination on her face. “A zillion battles. A zillion losses. Against that very Pikachu. And you never gave up. So you’re not gonna give up now! Okay?”

Jessie stared back at her. Time seemed to stand still. Delia’s fingers were warm on her own as her words of encouragement hung in the air.

“Jessie… Ketchum?”

With the briefest of nods, Delia turned to face their opponents.

“Ash honey, don’t you hold back just because I’m your mom!” she called. “We’re going to give it our all, even if we lose!”

“She’s a lot like you, Ash,” Misty laughed. As Ash tugged the brim of his hat down to hide his blush, she raised her voice and called to the challengers. “You’re doing great, Ms. Ketchum! I’m really impressed by your abilities as a trainer. Now show me you’re worthy of the Cascade badge!”

“Hey!” Jessie yelled indignantly. “What am I, chopped liver?! My Venomoth pushed your Corsola to the brink!”

Misty grimaced. This was all still too strange – Jessie was a good guy? Jessie and Ash’s mom were… partners? She struggled for something positive to say about Jessie’s performance so far.

“Uh – yeah!” she managed. “It was, uh, really great how you figured out that one move.”

Jessie put her hands on her hips. “Ugh, could you sound any more insincere?!”

With a growl of impatience, Ash cupped his hands around his mouth and yelled across the battlefield. “Hey! Are we gonna battle or what?”

“Oh, we’re battling, twerp,” Jessie shot back. “And we’re gonna win!”

Ash grinned. “You ready, Pikachu?” The yellow Pokémon turned to look at his trainer. Ash pointed. “Quick attack!”

“Ha!” Jessie scoffed as Pikachu zigzagged along the rock ridge. “Wobbuffet, use Counter!”

Pikachu leaped forward…

“On Mimey!”

Delia and Jessie gasped as Pikachu pivoted and went straight for the Barrier Pokémon. Taken by surprise, he took the full brunt of the attack, losing his balance and hitting the water.

“A fake out!” Delia exclaimed. She beamed at her son with pride. “That was so smart of you, honey! You had us completely fooled!”

“Baaabe!” Jessie hissed. “I get that you care about him – I do too – but right now he’s the enemy!”

Delia tapped her fist against her head, grinning nervously. “Oh, right!”

“This is hurting my brain,” Misty groaned.

“How do you think I feel?” Ash grumbled.

Delia took a moment to centre herself and assess the situation. Pikachu didn’t have a Type advantage, but his Electric attacks were powerful – not to mention that Mimey was still wet. Of course, using them ran the risk of electrifying the entire battlefield, including Gyarados, but only one Pokémon needed to be left standing in order for that Pokémon’s team to win.

“Mimey!” she commanded. “Use Psychic on Pikachu!”

“Mr Mime!”

Mimey fixed Pikachu with an intense stare, his eyes and hands glowing blue. Blue light enveloped the yellow mouse as he was lifted into the air. Pikachu strained and struggled, but couldn’t break free.

Ash groaned in exasperation.

“Misty, go for Mimey!” he called. “If you weaken him, maybe Pikachu can break free. Plus, he’s a lot stronger than Wobbuffet!”

Misty nodded. “Right!”

“Hey!” Jessie objected. “Just because it’s true doesn’t mean you have to say it!” She shook her fist at them. “I raised you better than that, Ash Ketchum!”

“Wha – ” Ash took a step back, flabbergasted. “You didn’t raise me at all!”

“The heck I didn’t!” Jessie retorted. “Who kept an eye on you while you twerped your way through eight regions, huh?!”

Misty rubbed her temples. The whole situation was giving her a headache.

“Gyarados!”

The Atrocious Pokémon stirred itself and looked her way.

“Use Crunch on Mr. Mime, now!”

“Oh no, not Crunch!” Delia fretted, as Gyarados reared back, a sinister purple aura swirling around its fangs. “That’s a Dark-Type move!”

“Wobbuffet!” Jessie barked. “Get between Mimey and Gyarados and use Counter!”

Saluting, Wobbuffet leaped in front of Mimey, his body outlined in orange light. Crunch hit, hard, and bounced back twice as hard. Both Gyarados and Wobbuffet recoiled from the damage.

“Wobbles!” Delia cried out, as Mimey caught Wobbuffet in his arms.

“Don’t you quit on me now, Wobbuffet!” Jessie shouted.

Wobbuffet saluted weakly as Mimey pushed him back onto his paws. The distraction worked, and Pikachu dropped back to the rock, freed from Psychic.

“Keep the pressure on, Pikachu!” Ash yelled. “Use Iron Tail on Mimey, now!”

“Quick, Mimey!” Delia shouted as Pikachu somersaulted through the air, tail glowing white. “Use Reflect!”

Pikachu hit the invisible barrier and flew backwards, landing in the water.

“Gyarados!” Misty commanded. “Use Crunch again!”

“Mimey, keep using Reflect!” Delia shouted. “Don’t let them in!” She had to think. Poor Wobbles, he didn’t have much left – one more shot from that big Gyarados and that would be it. Not to mention that if Crunch hit Mimey, the battle would be over! She’d completely forgotten Gyarados could learn that move! Oh, maybe she should’ve used Zaggy instead…

Mimey obediently continued to use Reflect as Gyarados and Pikachu attacked from either side. Slowly the invisible barriers began to box them in, till Mimey and Wobbuffet were crowded together on the rock.

“Babe!” Jessie urged. “We have to do something or we’re gonna lose!”

“I know!” Delia groaned. “I just…” She cupped her face in her hands, pulling down on her cheeks. “…I don’t know!”

“Ms Ketchum!”

Delia lifted her head.

“You can’t let us back you into a corner!” Misty called. “Use your environment to find a way out!”

Ash shot her a glare. “Hey, whose side are you on?!”

“It’s my job as a Gym leader to help trainers to learn,” Misty explained with a smile. “Did you forget?”

“You didn’t help me when I battled you for the first time!” Ash replied indignantly, poking his thumb into his chest.

Misty glowered at him.

“That’s because you still owed me a new bike, Ash Ketchum!”

“Aaagh!” Ash placed both hands on his head, tugging his hat down. “Can’t you let that go already? It got repaired, didn’t it?”

While their opponents bickered, Delia had taken Misty’s words to heart.

“Use the environment…” she mused. There was only one place Mimey and Wobbles could go – but first they had to do something about the double attacks coming their way.

“Jessie!” she hissed, beckoning her partner to come closer. “Can you have Wobbles use Counter?”

Jessie looked at Wobbuffet, sweating nervously as he stood behind Mimey. She nodded.

“Okay,” Delia replied. She whispered quickly in the other woman’s ear. Jessie grinned, then straightened up.

“Wobbuffet! Use Counter on both those attacks!”

Without any hesitation, Wobbuffet moved in front of Mimey, body once more enveloped in an orange glow. Crunch and Iron Tail came back double on Gyarados and Pikachu, sending the two flying backwards. Both Pokémon landed hard on the rock, Gyarados almost wrapping around it with the force of the blow.

“On your feet, Pikachu!” Ash called. “It’s not over yet! …Huh?”

He blinked at the empty battlefield. Mimey and Wobbuffet had both disappeared. Ash tensed as he scoured the water for any sign of the enemy Pokémon, but the surface was still settling from the last bout of attacks. The sunlight streaming through the roof didn’t help either – it made the rippling water glitter.

Misty spotted movement a second too late.

“Look out-”

In tandem, Mimey and Wobbuffet burst through the surface, taking up positions either side of Gyarados and Pikachu, trapping their opponents between them.

“Good work, you two!” Delia cheered. She pointed dramatically. “Now, Mimey – use Psychic on both of them!”

Once more, Mimey’s eyes and hands glowed. Both Gyarados and Pikachu rose into the air, enveloped in blue light.

“Great strategy, Ms. Ketchum!” Misty called, earning a dirty look from Ash which she ignored. “There’s no point going for Wobbuffet – he’ll just Counter our attacks again.”

“Right,” Ash agreed. “We’ve gotta take out Mimey!” He raised his voice. “Pikachu!”

Misty did likewise. “Gyarados!”

Delia grinned. “Just as I thought.” She looked at her partner. “Get ready with Mirror Coat!”

Jessie blinked in confusion. “…Huh?”

“Thunderbolt –”

“Hydro Pump –”

“On Mimey!” both young trainers yelled in unison.

“Mimey!” Delia called, just as both Pokémon charged their attacks. “Drop them, use Light Screen and aim at Wobbles!”

“Aim at WHO?!” Jessie exclaimed.

There was no time to explain. Everything turned on a split second. Pikachu and Gyarados began to fall through the air. Several volts of electricity and a powerful torrent of water hit Mimey’s Light Screen and barrelled towards Wobbuffet.

The diabolical beauty of Delia’s devious plan suddenly caught up with Jessie. That pair of pathetic Pokémon were in for a –

“Now, honey!”

Jessie almost fumbled the command.

“M-Mirror Coat!”

Wobbuffet glowed, shrouded in a reflective aura. Everything seemed to slow down. The attacks hit. They bounced back at Mimey. Pikachu and Gyarados fell. Ash’s mouth opened in a silent noooo.

The timing was perfect.

Gyarados and Pikachu fell in front of Mimey, taking the full brunt of Thunderbolt and Hydro Pump, doubled by Mirror Coat. The sheer force of the attacks drove them along the surface of the water, causing huge plumes of water to rise into the air either side of them. The battlefield disappeared in a shroud of surf and spray.

“Pikachu!” Ash cried out.

All four trainers held their breath as the mist began to clear.

Jessie cried out in dismay on seeing Wobbuffet floating belly-up in the water. Ash groaned on spotting Pikachu doing likewise. Draped over the rock, Gyarados lifted its head weakly, then dropped it again.

Delia scanned the water, a smile spreading across her face as Mimey swam to the rock and clambered up, standing tall with a cry of, “Mr. Mime!”

“Wobbuffet, Pikachu, and Gyarados are unable to battle,” the Drone Rotom declared, as Ash sank to his knees. “The winners are the challengers, Delia and Jessie!”

“I… I can’t believe this…” Ash moaned.

“We…” Jessie couldn’t stop staring at the battlefield, Drone Rotom’s words ringing in her ears. “…we won?” She looked to Delia, and the joyful look on her face confirmed it. “We WON!!!”

Delia shrieked as Jessie caught hold of her and lifted her high in the air, doing a twirl before setting her back on her feet and peppering her face with kisses. “Hahahaha!” She turned to their opponents, pulling down on one eyelid while sticking her tongue out. “Suck it, twe – I mean, Ash and Misty! I knew this day would come sooner or later!”

“Jessica, I know you’re happy, but don’t be a bad winner,” Delia chided gently. “Magnanimity in victory goes a long way.”

“But baaaabe!” Jessie whined. “I’ve never had a victory this magnificent before!”

Delia just smiled and gave her a peck on the lips. “I think poor Wobbles wants you,” she remarked, nodding to the battlefield. “We’ll need to get him to a Pokémon Centre with Venomoth and Clefairy.”

Jessie nodded and went to haul Wobbuffet out of the water.

“Come on, you,” she grunted as she dragged the Patient Pokémon back onto dry land. Briefly she removed her cap and wiped the sweat from her brow. Fine, so she couldn’t taunt the twerps any more. Victory still tasted pretty sweet.

In her arms, Wobbuffet stirred and smiled weakly up at her. Jessie couldn’t help but smile back.

“How about that?” she murmured to him. “You’re a winner, Wobbuffet. I bet you can’t wait to tell the others.”

He managed a salute and a quiet “Wobba…” before Jessie recalled him to his Pokéball.

Ash, meanwhile, remained on his knees in the trainer box. “I can’t believe we lost to my mom.”

“You gotta admit, that last strategy was a thing of beauty,” Misty replied with a smile. She’d made her way out to the rock and was cradling Gyarados’s head, absently rubbing its crest. The big Pokémon opened its eyes and let out a quiet rumble. “I guess now we know where you get your battling skills from, champ!”

Stepping out of her sneakers, Delia carefully negotiated the slippery rock and fished Pikachu out of the water. A couple of vigorous rubs from his head to his tail, and the Electric Mouse Pokémon opened his eyes.

“You were great, Pikachu,” Delia murmured. She tickled him under his chin, getting a weak “Chaaa” in response. She made her way back to the side of the battlefield to find Ash, Misty and Jessie waiting. “You were great too, honey.”

Ash managed a smile as she handed Pikachu to him. “Thanks, Mom.” He gasped as he was pulled into a hug.

“That was such a fun battle!” Delia exclaimed. She loosened her hold just enough to look at him. “I can see why you like this so much.”

“Watch out, Ash,” Misty teased. “You might just have a new rival on your hands!”

Ash let out a distressed yelp.

“Oh no, I don’t have time for that,” Delia assured him with a wave of her hand. As Ash sighed with relief, she cupped his cheek and tilted his head up to look at him. “But travelling around this past month and battling with you today… it’s made me feel a little bit closer to you.”

Ash blushed, rubbing the back of his neck awkwardly.

“Aw, Mom,” he mumbled with a grin.

“Ahem.”

Ash and Delia turned to see Misty holding out a Cascade badge.

“This is yours, Ms. Ketchum,” the Gym Leader declared. “You made the battlefield, your Pokémon and their moves work to your advantage. I’m impressed!”

“Oh, you’re too kind, really,” Delia replied, blushing as she accepted the badge. Its blue surface seemed to glitter in the sunlight streaming in from the roof. “I’ll treasure this, always. Thank you.”

“That’s how you win a badge fair and square,” Misty teased, shooting a wink Ash’s way.

The Champion rolled his eyes. “Yeah, yeah, whatever.”

“Aren’t you forgetting something?”

All three turned to see Jessie holding out her hand.

“What about me?” she demanded. “The perfect Pokémon battle partner? Trainer of vicious Venomoth and wild Wobbuffet? Where’s my badge?”

Misty sighed. Jessie had been on the winning team, and she had won a badge fair and square, but the whole situation was still bizarre.

“I’ll give you a badge if you explain what all…” She waved her hand between Jessie and Delia. “…this is about.”

“Delia and I dating,” Jessie scoffed with a shrug. “It’s not that complicated.”

“I got that part,” Misty shot back irritatedly, “I just…” She looked from Jessie, standing with her arms crossed, to Ms. Ketchum, who had one hand on Jessie’s hip, to Ash, who looked like he was hoping the floor would open up and swallow him. “…you know what, never mind.” Reaching into her pocket, she took out a second Cascade badge.

“I can’t believe this is happening, but… you earned this!”

Jessie let out a little cry of joy as Misty put the badge into her hand.

“Oh, Deerling, look how pretty it is!” she gushed. “Do you think maybe we could just get the prettiest Gym badges?”

“I don’t see why not,” Delia replied. “With James to run the restaurant, I can take vacations more often!”

“James is –” Misty glared at Ash, who pulled the brim of his cap down and giggled nervously. “We’re going to the Pokémon Centre and then you’re telling me what’s been going on, Ash Ketchum!”

“Let’s all go to the Pokémon Centre,” Delia suggested. “Our Pokémon battled hard today, they deserve a good rest.”

It wasn’t long before Nurse Joy’s tender care had Venomoth, Corsola, Oshawott, Clefairy, Wobbuffet, Gyarados and Pikachu feeling like their old selves again. Delia squeezed Jessie’s hand, murmuring “that’ll be you one day, Smoochum” as they watched Joy work.

“Well, we should get going,” Delia declared once they had their Pokémon back.

“We were going to stay and have dinner, Ms. Ketchum,” Misty said. She eyed Jessie reluctantly, but made the offer anyway. “…You’re welcome to join us.”

“That’s sweet of you, Misty, but we’ve been away long enough,” Delia replied, to both kids’ relief. “It’s time we headed home. Thank you both so much for such an amazing battle.” She hugged Ash tightly. “Don’t stay away too long, honey.”

“You know I won’t, Mom,” Ash replied, blushing. He shot Misty a grin. “I’ll be home right after I kick Misty’s butt in our rematch!”

“Then I’ll see you soon,” Delia murmured. She let go of her son and gave Misty a quick hug and a wink. “Try not to beat him too badly!”

“Hey!” Ash exclaimed indignantly.

Delia stepped back, joining her girlfriend near the door of the Pokémon Centre. She gave her a look and nodded to both kids. With a sigh, Jessie trudged up to Ash and gave him a stiff hug.

“See you at home, kid,” she mumbled. Letting go, she turned to Misty. “Thanks for the battle and the badge, I guess...?”

The two gazed at each other for a few awkward moments, then Jessie took a step closer, slowly lifting her arms.

“Aah!” Misty hurriedly moved back, holding her hands up in front of her. “I don’t think I’m there yet.”

Jessie dropped her arms with a huge sigh of relief. “Great! Me neither.” She offered her hand instead, and the Gym Leader shook it.

Ash and Misty stepped outside the Pokémon Centre to see them off, their goodbyes ringing in the air as Delia and Jessie got on the road. Jessie slung her arm around her girlfriend’s shoulder.

“Happy, babe?”

“Yes and no,” Delia sighed. “I’m sad my journey’s over, but I couldn’t be happier about how it went. I made three wonderful new friends, foiled a nasty poacher, and that battle today –” She clenched her fists in front of her. “ – I never felt so alive! I can’t wait to tell Professor Oak and James and Meowth all about it!” She slipped an arm around Jessie’s waist. “I’m so glad you talked me into this.”

Jessie preened. “Oh it was nothing, babe, I –”

She broke off as Delia took hold of her hands.

“Thank you for making my dreams come true,” the other woman whispered. Jessie’s heart caught in her throat as she saw tears shining in Delia’s eyes. “Not just today, but every day we’re together.”

Jessie smiled, warmth blooming in her chest.

“It’s the least I could do,” she replied. Delia deserved more, so much more, for putting up with her, believing in her, loving her. Not to mention all she’d done for James and Meowth too. Maybe one day –

- but before Jessie could continue the thought, Delia leaned up and pulled her into a tender kiss.

THE END

“Oh, I can’t wait to get home to our nice comfy bed!”

“Ugh, me too. I hate sleeping on the ground.”

“…who said anything about sleeping?”

[qhazomb]

rotom is such a funny pokemon in-game, cause like, when it was first introduced to the series back in gen 4, it was in the form of a damn Poltergeist reference. you had to go to an old abandoned haunted chateau, at night, and interact with a TV that has "an oddly malevolent feel". and then the rotom pops out and fucking attacks you.

and nowadays rotoms just. live in everybody's cellphones. you buy a new phone and it comes pre-haunted by a rotom. even people who aren't pokemon trainers have a rotom if they have a phone. your rotom phone can save you from falling off a cliff to your death. they got rotoms in pokedexes and PC boxes. rotoms in camera drones. i'm pretty sure the TM machines in Paldea are also inhabitied by rotoms.

went from "horror movie ghost" to "funny lil guy who lives in my phone :)"

[bagelsbasement]

How does Byte feel about Porygons and Rotoms? Considering what they do with "tech"

"You gotta stop eating my drones maaaan, those things are pricey!"

[dajo42]

which rotom form is your favourite

[rory-multifandom-mess]

My ideal Pokémon Teams for the Murder Drones cast:

Uzi

Murkrow

Vikavolt

Morgrem

Midnight Form Lycanroc

N

Pawniard

Fidough

Corviknight

Midday Form Lycanroc

V

Pawniard

Liepard

Sneaseler

Indeedee

J

Bisharp

Tsareena

Stufful

Floette

Cyn

Scolipede

Kantonian Mr. Mime

Sylveon

Giratina

Khan

Mr. Rime

Stoutland

Hisuian Sliggoo

Nori

Honchkrow

Absol

Rotom

Excadrill

Doll

Banette

Mismagius

Cubone

Lizzy

Pom-Pom Style Oricorio

Glameow

Thad

Passimian

Tyrogue

OOOH!!! Cool! These are great teams for them! Very fitting

[wishmaker-astra]

Maybe saw one of the theories of all time just now:

Latis are actually government spy drones powered and piloted by rotom, which is why not publicly confirmed here

[ariadosanon]

[A video is attached. The image of a smirking Rotom sits in the corner of the recording once again. Given Rotom’s good mood, Nictoria must still not have found it.]

The camera opened to show off Nictoria’s dingy room. Various energy drink cans and a scraps of smaller bug-type Pokémon’s legs lay scattered about. The woman herself sat in front of three computer screens in a partially broken gaming chair, held together by duct tape and a prayer. She looked content, staring at a Mewtube video with her Ariados in her lap. She pet the giant arachnid, occasionally imitating the chitters she made back at her. The giant Ariados wiggled its abdomen excitedly, making increasingly difficult sounds to imitate at its trainer. The Mewtube video droned on in the background, the talking avatar of a scantily clad demonesk lady moving around as the narrator explained in excruciating detail why ‘the woke mob’ has irreparably ruined the competitive battle scene in Galar.

Suddenly, the video stopped. The image of a video call flashed onto the screen, from no discernible application.

A man with long, oily, cobalt hair stood in the frame. His eyes were concealed with a large pair of reflective glasses. The room he stood in was strangely mechanical. Cold steel and haphazard wiring lined the walls, tended to by a lethargic swarm of Magnemite. The man spoke, startling Nictoria.

“Enjoying the comforts of government entrapment, young master Gonzap?”

She jumped a bit, nearly knocking her Ariados out of her chair. Nictoria regained her composure quickly and growled at the screen.

“Can’t you fucking knock?”

“Through a screen?” The man smirked, his smug aura absolutely infuriating.

“What do you want, Ardos?” Nictoria asked, her Ariados seeming to second the motion with an angry chitter, her hackles raised.

“Hello to you, too, Junior.” Ardos told the Pokémon, nodding at her curtly. His expression turned cold again as he folded his hands behind his back.

“I want an update on my Cacnea seed, if you would.” He requested. Raising a hand to stroke his beardless chin. “Things have been heating up over here, Victoria.” He said seriously. “I recently attended the ‘Team Rescue’ adoption event—

“I heard that was a load of shit.”

“It was. You in particular would have lost your temper with how violent the Pokémon who did manage to get adopted were with their new, inexperienced trainers.” He smirked yet again.

“You and your bleeding heart for the wellbeing of Orre—”

“Get to the point.” She demanded, “I was in the middle of something important.” She blatantly lied.

“Fine.” He shook his head at her impatience. “They released all the Pokémon they didn’t manage to pawn off into the wild. The PR says they solved this all of course— But it’s made the local wildlife that’s recently been crawling back from the depths of oblivion… much less agreeable.” His lip curled in disgust as he described the native Orrish Pokémon.

“I believe a less learned individual referred to these new native breeds as ‘nature healing.’”

Nictoria’s left eye twitched briefly.

“So what I’m hearing is, now that there’s actually wild Pokémon to worry about, your battle Pokémon are all beaten to rags.”

She pulled up a news page on her rightmost screen. The Orrish text praised their local professor. Below it sat a photo of Doctor Krane posting with photographic evidence of a newly discovered Ghost-Type.

“So now you want your Nat Cacnea and you want it now.” Nictoria raised an eyebrow at the screen, a nod confirming her suspicions. She stood up from her chair, gently placing her Ariados on the ground.

“Addisgon, follow.” She did a complicated wrist motion at her computer, summoning the shape of an extremely yellow Porygon out of it. The Pokémon morphed into a floating screen, carrying the image of Ardos after Nictoria.

“I know how dear to you these little mutants are.” He said seriously, waving a hand aside for emphasis. “I’ve taken all the necessary precautions to ensure it’s taken care of.”

“You better be.” Nictoria grumbled. “It’s not going to be like the Shadow Pokémon you’re used to. It won’t just listen. It’s gonna have feelings.” She said seriously.

The woman walked out of her room and down the hallway, eventually reaching the door to her garage. She flicked on the lights, revealing a large section of fold out tables. At least six. One table was covered in various power tools and apricorn shells. Likely Nictoria’s Pokeball making station. Prototype Pokeball shells of various colors lay scattered around the table. One was even painted with Voltorb eyes.

To the right of this table sat another fold out, this one supporting three plant pots. Nictoria walked over to this table, her Porygon following. The pots had a strange system rigged to them. A large, glass container of murky black liquid fed into three separate tubes, each sourcing to a different pot. While not constant, it seemed like the growing Cacnea were being deliberately exposed to the serum.

“As you can see by the coloration,” she began, pointing out the shockingly red color of the Cacnea’s forming caps, “They’re definitely undergoing some kind of change. I had basically already confirmed that grass types were the easiest to convert, but, it’s nice to have the extra data.” She stuck her finger in the jar of ooze, tasting it like one may fresh cookie dough.

“Excellent.” Ardos said, leaning in a bit to his monitor to get a better glimpse.

“And I assume that lone pot over there is your personal experiment?” He asked, angling the camera to a more hearty desk hidden in the far corner of the garage. The screen floated over to the pot, hovering over the growing plant. Unlike the three Cacnea, this plant was only watched over by a sunlamp. The spiny leaves peeking out from the dirt resembled that of a dandelion, reaching up to the artificial light.

“The torture-fodder you were rewarded with for helping that Alex fellow.” Ardos said. “The seeds of that intriguing grafted specimen.”

“Don’t call it that.” Nictoria snarled, walking up behind the Pory-screen and gently pushing it away from the pot. “It’s not ‘torture fodder.’”

“Oh?” Ardos adjusted his visor in questioning. “Don’t tell me, Gonzap, that you’ve grown affectionate for a Pokémon you haven’t even met?” He mocked his partner in crime, letting out a sly chuckle. “I’ve seen you pluck the leaves off of Oddish sproutlings for fun. What makes this one different? The mere fact you had to nurture it yourself?”

Nictoria’s eye twitched again briefly.

“I have plans for it.” She said, refusing to elaborate. “You’re not entitled to know until it comes to fruition.”

“How exciting.~” Ardos grinned as he shook his head, seemingly unconvinced that there was a plan.

“Regardless of your growing softness, the Cacnea look perfect so far. I’ve already wired you a little ‘down payment.’ How long has it been since you’ve seen a Teddiursa, Gonzap?”

It was Nictoria’s turn to grin now. She turned back to the monitor, practically glowing with enthusiasm. The mere notion of helpless Pokémon to ‘experiment’ with was enough to make her mood do a complete 180. Whatever it was she did to Teddiursa, it likely wasn’t something anyone with sense would enjoy baring witness to.

“Have I ever told you that you’re my favorite associate, Ardos?” She asked in a sickly sweet voice, cupping her hands together dramatically.

“That you’re so nice to me? One of my best friends, even!”

“Don’t overdo it, young master.” He snorted.

“We’ll keep in touch. Tell Pinsir I said hello.”

[The recording abruptly cuts off there.]

[would-this-pokemon-be-a-friend]

you know,with the rotom dexes and phones im wondering how good of a pet they are

That is a good question, and a bit of a tricky one. See, there seems to be some inconsistency between the behavior of wild rotoms as described in the pok��dex and the rotoms we see working alongside humans all over the Pokémon world. But we’ll get to that in a moment.

To begin with, rotoms are a great size for a pet: They’re both tiny and not confined to the ground, meaning that space will be no issue. That being said, I would advise not touching your rotom when they are not possessing a tangible electronic, as they are known to do, as their bodies are composed of plasma (Diamond/Pearl)! Move-wise, rotoms could potentially pose a bit of a problem. Like a lot of electric-type pokémon, they have the capability to paralyze targets with electrified attacks like Discharge and Thunder Wave. Thankfully, it seems like rotoms aren’t particularly violent by nature, so the usage of these moves on humans would most likely not be malicious. That doesn’t mean, however, that they wouldn’t use them. Rotoms are described in the Pokédex as being avid pranksters (Platinum). This is a pokémon that loves to cause mayhem: I think it’s not too far out of left field to say that a rotom might delight in temporarily paralyzing you for laughs, not being aware of any potential health risk that could pose.

Rotoms posses the unique ability to enter into some machines to take control of them, gaining a new typing. Rotoms have been described as using these new forms to explore new avenues in pranking, some of which could be really dangerous or just plain annoying. Rotoms that posses an oven, for example, like to “sear the surrounding area” (Violet - Heat Rotom) and “gleefully” burn clothing (Shield - Heat Rotom). Rotoms that posses a refrigerator might freeze your bath when you least expect it (Shield - Frost Rotom), while those that posses lawnmowers will mow down every flower they see without hesitation (Shield - Mow Rotom). Essentially, if the pokédex is to be believed, anyone caring for a rotom is going to need a lot of patience and good insurance.

As you alluded to in your request, however, there is a bit of a contradiction between observed rotom behavior and that described in the pokédex. In regions all around the world, thanks to a recent invention by an unknown boy (Sword), devices are utilized that make use of rotom’s unique ability to posses them. Traveling the world you’ll find rotoms in pokédexes, phones, drones, and even special PCs called Rotomis. These rotoms seem to be less inclined to making their owners’ lives a mess, less prone to pranking. This brings up an important question: is the pranking behavior described simply a cry for attention? If cared for and loved by a human, does a rotom become more friendly and co-operative? Or is it that only the most reserved individual rotoms choose to fill these roles? We may never know.

Overall, caring for a rotom has a pretty decent chance of being miserable. There doesn’t seem to be an easy way to keep a rotom from possessing whatever machine they’d like, and their pranking efforts are unrestrained and occasionally cruel. I like rotoms, don’t get me wrong, but I personally don’t want a pet that will hop into my computer and delete all my files before doxxing me on the internet and blasting music all day just for fun.

[pokemontrainerjay]

I DID IT!! I'm a champion now!!

I got a recording of the battle so if you want to see that it's under the cut!

[As the video begins to play you see Petal and Livewire sat watching the battle Petal turns the camera on with her vines and then spins the camera around to let you see the battlefield.

As the Rotom Drone flies around the battlefield it says, "Both trainers can use 6 pokemon, switching out is allowed and any amount of Mega Evolution, Z moves and Terestalization can be used, battle begin!"

"I look forward to seeing what you can do" Geeta says calmly, "Now go Espathra!" 'Let's do this Ivy!" Jay calls back. Both Pokemon emerge from their Pokeballs and ready themselves for the other to make a move, "Shadow Claw!" Jay calls, "Use reflect!" Geeta counters. Ivy jumps towards Espathra however a wall of light appears in front of her knocking her back across the battlefield, "Now use Quick Attack!" Geeta calls, "Ivy get up and use Leaf Blade!" Espathra runs towards Ivy quicker than the camera could pick up but if you zoom in enough you can tell that right as Ivy is about to be hit she closes her eyes and slashes forward hitting Espathra knocking her across the battlefield, Espathra was weakened but was still able to continue fighting, "Espathra return for now" Geeta calls returning Espathra to her Pokeball, "Avalugg Use Crunch now!" Geeta orders sending Avalugg out of her Pokeball, "Meet it in the middle with Lunge!" Jay calls, both Pokemon charge towards each other, Ivy jumps towards Avalugg at the last second hitting her directly on the top of her head but the attack seems to barely scratch Avalugg, Avalugg then grabs Ivy with her jaw and throws Ivy all the way across the battlefield, "Avalugg's tough but slow, so let's use our speed!" Jay tells Ivy, "Use Leaf Blade repeatedly!" Ivy sprints towards Avalugg repeatedly hitting part of her body and moving before Avalugg is able to face her, "It's a good strategy but it won't work" Geeta says calmly, "Earthquake now!" Avalugg hits the ground causing an earthquake all around the battlefield, Ivy gets the lower half of her body stuck in the ground, "Use Avalanche!" Ivy tries to get out but before she can do anything she gets crushed by huge amounts of snow. When the dust clears you can see that Ivy has been knocked out, "Ivy return" Jay says retracting Ivy to her Pokeball, "Great job out there, have a good rest"

"Viv and you're up!" Jay calls throwing her Thwackey out of her Pokeball, "Set up Grassy Terrain with your ability!" Viv nods towards Jay then starts drumming out a melody on the battlefield causing grass to spread everywhere, "Use Earthquake once more!" Geeta calls, "Use Swords Dance!" Jay orders, Avalugg hits the ground causing an earthquake however it barely reaches the half way point of the battlefield, "The power of Earthquake and Bulldoze are weakened by Grassy Terrain, after what happened to Ivy I knew I needed a way to counter Earthquake" Jay explains while Viv gets her second attack boost from using Swords Dance again, "Very clever, I'm impressed" Geeta says getting more serious, "Avalugg use Avalanche!" "Use Grassy Glide repeatedly!" Jay counters, Viv launches towards Avalugg even quicker than Espathra's Quick Attack earlier, Avalugg shrugs off the attack and uses Avalanche however Viv dodges using Grassy Glide again to get behind Avalugg, Viv then uses Grassy Glide again to get on top of Avalugg, "Wood Hammer let's go!" Viv pulls her sticks out of her hair and both sticks turn into green glowing hammers, "Shake her off!" Geeta calls but despite Avalugg's attempts Viv wasn't going anywhere, Viv then hits Avalugg repeatedly with Wood Hammer thanks to her attack boosts from Swords Dance the attacks were doing heavy damage to Avalugg, "Use Avalanche!" Geeta shouts, Viv jumps off of Avalugg's back before she gets hit causing Avalugg to crush himself knocking her out. "Che pin!" Petal cheers from behind the camera, "Return! Veluza go!" Geeta calls sending Avalugg back into her Pokeball and throwing Veluza out of her's. "Viv is extremely quick but let's see how her speed compares to Veluza's" Geeta says, "Circle around her with Aqua Jet now!" "Stay away from her, use Grassy Glide!" Jay calls, both pokemon speed around the battlefield at ridiculous speeds, "Get in close and use Ice Fang!" Geeta orders, "Meet it in the middle with Wood Hammer!" Jay counters, both Pokemon collide with each other head on, Veluza gets the first hit in launching Viv away before she could even get a chance to attack, "Viv can you continue?" Jay asks running over, "Thwack, key key" Viv says getting up and smiling at Jay, "Return for now, ok?" Jay says, "Key? Thwackey!" Viv protests, "She's too quick, this won't end well for us but I promise you'll get your turn later" Jay explains holding her hand out in a fist for a fist bump "Thwack Thwackey" Viv agrees and gives Jay a fist bump before returning to her pokeball,

"Copper let's do this!" Jay says throwing out Copper's Pokeball, "Get in close and use Nuzzle!" "Use Psycho Cut repeatedly!" Geeta retaliates, Veluza starts launching Psycho Cuts towards Copper but she narrowly dodges all of them while getting closer to Veluza, she eventually gets all the way up to her then jumps towards her using Nuzzle, paralyzing Veluza, "Now use Thunderbolt!" Jay commands, "Get away with Aqua Jet!" Geeta commands but Veluza isn't quick enough to avoid Copper's attack, Veluza was paralyzed and weakened but was still able to battle, "Veluza keep her away and keep using Psycho Cut!" Geeta orders, Copper attempts to run towards Veluza but every time she makes it close she gets hit, "Copper use Dazzling Gleam!" Copper creates a blinding light using Dazzling Gleam making the entire video go white however you can hear Copper using Thunderbolt and by the time the light clears up you can see that Veluza has been knocked out, "Very Impressive, you're a very strong trainer" Geeta says to Jay, "Espathra go!" "Copper use Dazzling Gleam!" Jay orders, "Espathra use Dazzling Gleam as well!" Geeta retaliates, blinding light takes over the camera once more by the time it clears you can see both Pokemon haven't moved whatsoever, "Use Thunderbolt!" Jay orders, "Use Reflect!" Geeta counters, Copper's attack bounces off of Espathra's Reflect, "Quick Attack now!" Geeta orders, before Jay can even call out her next command Copper had been knocked off of the battlefield and into one of the pillars, Petal turns the camera around letting you see Copper and Jay, "You did great buddy, we'll win this for you" Jay says picking Copper up and lightly tapping her Pokeball against the top of her head.

"Pumpkin, it's up to you!" Jay says sending Pumpkin out of his Pokeball, "Use Fire Blast!" "Dodge it!" Geeta calls, Espathra narrowly dodges out of the way, "Now use Stomping Tantrum!" Jay calls, Pumpkin hits the ground repeatedly kicking up pieces of ground that get launched towards Espathra with what seems to be more power than an Earthquake knocking Espathra out, "Knowing I would avoid your Fire Blast letting you use a double power Stomping Tantrum was an incredibly smart idea" Geeta compliments, "Espathra return, Gogoat you're up, "Use Zen Headbutt!" Both trainers call, Pumpkin and Gogoat run at each other headbutting each other with psychic energy on impact, Both Pokemon emerge almost unscathed by the other's attack, "Use Play Rough!" Geeta calls, "Use Fire Blast!" Jay counters, Gogoat dodges to the side of the Fire Blast and attacks Pumpkin with a flurry of kicks, before using his mouth to throw Pumpkin to the side, "Stomping Tantrum now!" Jay orders, "Use Bulk Up!" Geeta counters, Gogoat uses Bulk Up to increase his defence and attacking power which allows him to take the Stomping Tantrum attack extremely well, "Now use Zen Headbutt!" Geeta adds, "Keep him back with Leaf Storm!" Jay counters, Pumpkin tries to keep Gogoat away but Gogoat breaks through and delivers an extremely powerful Zen Headbutt to Pumpkin knocking them out, "Have a rest bud, Viv it's your turn again!" Jay says throwing Viv out of her Pokeball, "Set up Grassy Terrain again!" Viv starts drumming out a melody causing grass to spread around the battlefield once more, "Now use Grassy Glide!" "Gogoat use Play Rough!" Viv and Gogoat sprint towards each other, both of them go directly through the other using their attacks, knocking them both out, "Return!" Both trainers call

"Lily let's go!" Jay says sending Lily out of her Pokeball, "Kingambit, it's your turn" The moment Kingambit lands it seems to get a dramatic boost of energy, "That's the Supreme Overlord ability, Kingambit becomes stronger for each one of my pokemon that has been taken out before it" Geeta explains, "If you're bringing out your trump card here then so am I!" Jay says rolling her sleeve up slightly to reveal her Key Stone, "Lily let's go all out together, Mega Evolve!" Bright lights connect Lily and Jay together before a massive explosion of light happens around Lily when the light clears you can see that Lily has mega evolved "Kingambit use Stone Edge!" Geeta orders, huge blue stalagmites emerge from the ground heading towards Lily, "Cut them up with Rapid Spin!" Jay orders, Lily spins around cutting up every single one of the stalagmites, "Now use Dragon Pulse!" Lily launches three purple beams out of her cannons towards Kingambit, "Use Iron Head to protect yourself!" Geeta calls, Kingambit turns his head to Steel and absorbs most of the damage, Jay starts smiling as she says, "Throw the Pieces of the stalagmites into your Dragon Pulse!" Lily stops using her arm cannons and throws the pieces of the stalagmites into her upper Dragon Pulse launching them into the floor around Kingambit, "Impressive, it's just like using Stealth Rock" Geeta says, "Thank you, we trained for awhile to come up with this move" Jay replies, "Lily use Aqua Jet!" "Kingambit wait for it to come close then use Kowtow Cleave!" Geeta retaliates, right before Lily lands her hit Kingambit uses his huge horn to throw her across into the stones, "Lily can you continue?" Jay shouts, "Blast, Blastoise" Lily replies getting up, "Use Hydro Pump now!" Jay orders, "Use Iron Head to block it" Geeta counters, Lily launches water out of all three of her cannons Kingambit blocks the attack however he gets pushed back into some of the stones knocking him off balance causing him to stop using Iron Head allowing Lily to easily push him across the battlefield with Hydro Pump knocking him into even more stones damaging him even further, knocking Kingambit out. "Glimmora go, use Sludge Wave!" "Launch yourself into the air with Hydro Pump!" Jay orders as a sea of poisoned water appears on the battlefield, "Now use Tera Blast!" Geeta says, before Jay could react a massive beam of light comes from Glimmora launching Lily into the ceiling and causing her to fall back down into the sludge knocking her out, "Return!" Jay calls as the sludge disappears, "You did great out there, thank you"

"Vocal it's me and you now buddy, let's become champions!" Jay shouts as she throws Vocal out of their Pokeball, Geeta pulls her Tera Orb out and says, "I believe it's time I use this" "We'll do the same" Jay says pulling her own Tera Orb out, Both Pokemon become covered in crystals and when they emerge you can see that Vocal has become a ground type, and Glimmora has become a pure rock type, "Vocal use Quiver Dance!" Jay orders, "Use Tera Blast!" Geeta counters, after getting the stat boosts from Quiver Dance Vocal flies out of the way to avoid the attack, "Use Dazzling Gleam!" Geeta adds, "Look away and keep flying!" Jay orders the video turns completely white once again, by the time it clears you can now see that Sludge Wave has been used by Glimmora and Vocal is in the air, "Vocal use Alluring Voice!" Jay calls as the sludge disappears, Vocal let's out a soothing cry making Glimmora drop his guard, they then let out an extremely loud harsh noise damaging Glimmora and surprising both him and Geeta, "Use Revelation Dance now!" Jay calls, Vocal drops down and spins around before hitting the ground causing the ground to crack and a beam of light to come out of the ground under Glimmora launching him directly into the ceiling and crash back down into the ground. "Glimmora is unable to battle, Jay is the winner!" The Rotom Drone announces,

"We did it!" Jay shouts as she runs over to Vocal and pulls her into a hug before lifting them into the air and spinning them around. The video ends right as Jay and Geeta begin talking]

[ballonleastadiumofficial]

It's come to my attention that some people have been sharing around this conveniently cut rotom drone footage from my recent match in Wyndon Stadium.

I'll have the lot of you know that Rapidash's Drill Run made quick work of that Aegislash just moments later. It was a suboptimal start, yes, but to imply that I was helpless would be awfully misleading.

[arvoze]

[2/3] HHNFLARTAS - hell hath no fury like a rescue team association scorned

hell hath no fury like a rescue team association scorned not a fic or anything, i just ramble a lot about my pmd ocs in a digestible format that's more or less that kind of content. random yearly event for rescue teams. covers no more than like, one week of VV content

[ 1 / X / 3 ]

hey guys just realised the abbreviation for this says "flartas" this is so embarrassing

hell hath no fury like a rescue team association scorned #2

(sorry this keeps repeating this is just how i organised it all)

and mike's right to worry. it's the team's worst nightmare, for obvious reasons -- it's fire. they're grass. it's a fucking volcanic location. there's no water or anything. they're screwed from the get-go.

but that's the point. you can't always pick and choose where you're headed. sometimes you have to suck it up and get over it and just deal with it. that's the point the RTA try to make, here.

keith's team - well, guildmaster rime, probably, actually - would argue against that. yes, you can't pick and choose all the time, but actually, yes you can, you pick the jobs you can do, and you're an arrogant asshole if you take a job in a place that leaves you at a disadvantage. what are you trying to prove by doing that? just leave it to a team more suited for the job, for the sake of the pokemon that need to be rescued.

right. the pokemon that need to be rescued.

it's a gruelling journey. the team is surviving, barely, always hanging on by a thread, but hey, at least it's a strong thread. it's not a total nightmare for them, for now. but it's going to be. it has to be, because the requirements are to save the rescue and bring something back from the end of the dungeon to "prove" that you completed it (in case the rotom drones aren't watching). their inventory is stacked up enough for this. keith's body is a machine that turns reviver seeds into plain seeds.

..

moderately deep in - about halfway through the dungeon, which is deep for grass-types - the rescue has been found. keith's team go about the regular procedures: are they injured? are they famished? what kind of help do they need? are they in danger? the rescue is the priority. the rescue is the priority. they're safe, thankfully. they're an "actor", so of course they're safe, but it's mandatory to check anyways - keith's team take this stuff seriously when it matters.

they've got to make a decision. for many teams, they don't have to worry about this. but for keith's team, it's only one way or the other.

take the rescue home, and abandon the latter half of the job (to reach the end), or take the rescue with them to the end -- on a journey they can barely survive themselves, endangering the rescue.

the answer is clear: why not do both?

hell hath no fury[..] #3

why not split the team? one takes the rescue home, the others continue pressing on. this is the logical solution that the three come to.

luwel says that the RTA are probably gonna hate it, but that it's easily justifiable to do. keith and mike are in agreement, because when it comes down to it, the rescue is the priority. two of them can take the fall in a fight if they need to - the rescue got home, which is the most important thing.

like clockwork, a monster house will spawn. they still have the rescue. the RTA can't help it, they love a well-timed monster house.

the team is split using the following thought process:

keith is one of the two that stay in the dungeon. this is a given, both because he's the team leader, and also because he's really, really shit at running away as he's a notoriously slow runner (can you blame him). he is the most physically defensive, as well as the most physically strongest (i mean, mike's strong, too, but a regular punch from keith is gonna be a lot worse than a regular punch from mike).

luwel can be fast, but he's not all that strong. he is, however, the best at problem-solving and adapting to situations as they happen, at least out of the three of them. he's also the one who planned their inventory in advance, so luwel actually knows what's in their bag that can be used for situations like these. he's staying with keith in the dungeon.

mike is fast, can fight off stragglers on the way out, and can also carry the rescue on the way. mike's going to be the one splitting from the team to ensure the safety of the rescue.

mike will take out a few pokemon from the monster house before upping and leaving. he can't risk staying for too long, as unfortunate as that is. he doesn't want to go. he knows the situation. he is terrified for what might happen to the others. but he is reassured, constantly -- not reassured. yelled at, really, in that one way keith sounds when he's serious. go. now. just take them and fucking go. despite how long they've been on the job together, it's not a side of keith that the other two see often.

mike's gone. the rescue is gone, too. it's just down to keith and luwel now. oh, christ, it's down to keith and luwel, who are already drained at this point, surrounded by fire types, in quite literally the worst place either of them could be in. the realisation is starting to dawn. gears are turning in luwel's head. the same can't be said for keith, but that's to be expected.

..

thank xerneas one of them knows how to prepare for the worst.

hell hath no fury[..] #4

keith does what he can to take a few of them out, but the exhaustion is really starting to kick in. he can only take so many more hits, under this heat, and bless luwel for being there with him but he's not exactly pulling his weight in a two-on-who-knows-what -- they're tired, drained, dehydrated, everything. they're probably even wilting at this point, the poor bastards.

luwel has a last resort, per the norm. years of the worried and paranoid "what if" scenarios playing in your head before every possible adventure will do that to you. he'd waited until the worst of the worst to use it -- and one could argue that this was as bad as it gets.

he has one singular flood orb, a moderately expensive upgrade to the rainy orb. his ass is not getting compensated for using it by the RTA. whilst the rainy orb generates, well, rain for a short period of time, the flood orb will generate torrential downpour, flooding the floor. overuse could lead to serious disasters in a dungeon, but nobody's got enough money for that. and nobody's got enough balls to ask kyogre to keep upgrading their orbs -- how long had keith had that in storage, anyways? there's not a chance in hell that he's seeking out kyogre ever again.

it's enough. even if it's just a break, it's enough. if keith wasn't the anchor that he is, he'd probably end up getting swept away by the flood that started to form in the room. luwel is holding onto him, of course, whilst keith berates him for using that item, even though he jokes about the fact it's actually fine and he's not mad at all. it's not total garbage water either, which is perfect for keith, because he loves his water absorb ability. it's keith's dungeon now, we're all just exploring in it.

thanks to the water absorption, keith's body has become as resilient as ever - he's slightly larger, now, to accommodate for the water* [note*], and he feels better than ever. better than he was before he even entered the dungeon. he'll take the world on, he doesn't give a shit. luwel is just idly getting by. it's nice to not have to deal with the heat for a little while. the orb fades in his hands, its blue hue transitioning to a dull, deep grey before crumbling to nothing. it was nice while it lasted, he reckons. he'll make a mental note to look for authentic upgrades orbs in the market when the time comes.

most of the monster house is just… swept away to a different part of the dungeon. they can move on, once they've taken their breather. the RTA will probably ban the use of upgraded orbs after this, but modern problems require modern solutions.

hell hath no fury[..] #5

they… get there, in the end. they reach the end of the dungeon. there were further hiccups along the way - luwel's body is a machine that turns reviver seeds into… well, we've heard that one somewhere before. they grab whatever it is that's needed at the end, and then they fuck off. they don't want to be there anymore.

(the details themselves aren't that important… it's just a regular dungeon exploration for the most part. fighting things, taking hits, healing, missing, whatever. all that good stuff. there's no point detailing the actual dungeon stuff itself right now).

mike is finally reunited with the guys. he's been living his best life outside of the dungeon, dealing with normal temperatures and - heaven forbid - a dip in the lake to cool down. mike's doing his best to not laugh about the state his brothers are in. why the fuck are they bald. (they are no longer bald)

..

it takes a while, but the RTA get back to them with their results. they've got to assess every team that took part, of course, so the waiting period was to be expected. for this particular trial, keith's team was met with, well…

a failure. they didn't pass. it's not something to be demoted over, but it cuts them out of qualifying for the top hundred teams in the continent. they haven't been failed in a good number of years. what gives? they did what they were told, didn't they?

yeah. but it's more intricate than that.

[pt 3.]

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*[note; borrowed from swagulousbeing @ twt]