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So you're a Gym Leader now, huh? That means that since i'm a trainer, you owe me an official battle!

[ so what if she already has the basic badge......... ]

Edited 2012-07-14 04:40 (UTC)

[his basic badge is better, okay. Because he's the one giving it out.

Also he is glad to see his other BFF again, really. Not that he's super great at showing that stuff, but it's still there.]

I guess it does. I can show you around Aspertia City afterward, as well. I don't think you've ever been there before. Have you?

[ hey, they've been friends long enough to know that Cheren smiles mean a lot more than regular smiles. ]

I haven't... it's starting to look like I have a lot more travelling to do back in Unova. I'm expecting the grand tour from you!

Edited 2012-07-14 04:55 (UTC)

A lot has changed in two years, Hilda. There are other new Gyms that weren't around when we were travelling, and there's the Pokemon World Tournament, as well. You would probably enjoy that, actually. [what's not to love about Pokemon tournaments???]

I know! A whole bunch of gym leaders all over went to participate, right? It's all over TVs and stuff.

[ she smiles. ] I'd like to! I just want to travel around for a little, you know? See what other regions have to offer.

[ and look for a certain person that took off on a dragon. ]

[He gets to participate, too, and it is the best thing ever. And he knows why she disappeared, ok, he just would prefer she came back home so the three of them can be bffs and all that again.]

Yeah, that's it. The Champions from other regions participated, as well. Even if I wasn't battling them, sitting and watching them battle was just as good. [and he was internally fanboying over every single one of those champions, you know he was.]

Makes sense. I'd like to visit other regions when I get the chance, as well, to see how strong their Trainers happen to be. Not to mention I'm sure Professor Juniper wouldn't mind getting Pokedex data from Pokemon not found in Unova.

A gym leader, eh? It appears you are moving up in the world, Cheren. Perhaps my original perception of you was incorrect.

[gosh, cheren looks kind of grown up now! it seems like only yesterday he was a stringy little baby who could never dream of surpassing the hero's strength...]

[oh hey... it's N. That's someone he hadn't really seen in a long time. And he is totally grown up, okay. He isn't even a sore loser anymore!]

To be fair, I think my first impression of you was off, as well. [because the whole castle deal helped him understand things]

[he has to admit, he's kind of glad cheren understands a few things about Inner Strength and all that too. it wouldn't do to have the hero hanging out with a loser, right? besides, there's something nice about watching a little brat blossom into a real life grown up.]

Perhaps a new beginning is in order. I must admit, I am curious about the people who have known the Hero of Unova all their life.

[Oh, he can probably still be a brat, but for the most part, he is mature and a responsible Gym Leader now. But really, he also hopes that N was able to learn more about different sorts of strength, and using that to find one's purpose. The scene with Ghetsis really did kind of surprise him, after all.]

Well, if there's an opportunity, I don't think either Bianca or myself would object to spending time with you. [now, anyway. Now that Team Plasma isn't really a bother, and they've learned their methods were flawed.]

[it's okay, N is still a bit of a rude creep at times but hey-- they're trying. reshiram said that's what growing up's all about or something equally profound and old people-ish. he's found his reason for being, so things can only go up from here.

speaking of creepy, cheren's words warm his twisted little black heart. he gives the other trainer a smile before nodding.]

And I, too, would enjoy getting to know the both of you as well.

[he grabs one of cheren's hands because DUH, HANDSHAKE OF FRIENDSHIP???? and gives it a light shake.]

Here's to a new beginning, then.

[He was so not expecting the handshake of friendship, but okay he can deal with that. Growing up with Bianca and Hilda and mostly Bianca has made him used to spontaneous hand-grabs and arm-grabs and hugs, but that doesn't mean he expects them all the time. Especially from N.]

Likewise. I'm looking forward to seeing what you've learned during these past two years, actually.

Welcome to the Stouland-lover group, Cheren-mun! [Because this mun and Bianca love them too.] That was an awesome battle! I wish we'd get to see the end of it. Though my mun still thinks it's funny seeing you with that Pokémon. She's always found cute that I had a dog and you have a cat. Something about suiting us.

Ah, she's referring to game events, actually. She was impressed with how my Stoutland held its own in a double battle with minimal support, but as I said, she should know well how durable a Pokemon Stoutland is. [they are really the best pokebros ever, okay ;o; it's surprising, since you can get them so early on]

[Surprising early bros? I think someone has never trained a Mareep.]

Oh, I see! My mun left the game for now, she's still waiting for them to finish the English patch. Which I think it's kind funny because that's not her language either. [Worlds with multiple ways to speak? What's this madness, there's just one in Pokéworld!] But you know, you're totally right! [Bianca agreeing with a lecture, what.] Cheren-mun, you should know better! All of his Pokémon can hold their battle with no support, that's why he's so strong!

[nah someone just doesn't generally use electric types ahaha. And Lillipup is literally a first route Pokemon, which makes it more surprising]

It would probably be better if she had waited for the patch, but as impatient as she is, she decided purchasing the game in Japanese would be better for her. She had her own justification, but personally, I think it boils down to her being impatient. [unless you're a Pokemon. ...but they can all understand themselves anyway.

and see, two years ago he would have agreed to that outright, but now he is mature!!!]

I wouldn't say that, Bianca. My Pokemon are certainly strong, but we all have a long way to go.

[Elesa is disappoint!! But I see your point. I think the only ones I've kept from first routes are the birds, but they weren't that much of bro material.]

Aah, I know, right! My mun was very impatient too! She did the whole rom-watching thingy and then started playing the game like, 24hrs after release because she was really-really-really looking forward to see me and battle you. But then frustration got the best of her and now she's waiting and throwing not very nice words at the translation percentages.

[Fuck maturity, she will forever think her friends are the strongest!]

Of course we always have more to learn, but that doesn't mean you aren't strong! You did become Gym Leader after all!

[The only other early route Pokemon I remember using throughout the whole game... is ralts in rse. But that wasn't the very first route.]

Mine tried the ROM while waiting for her physical copy, as well, but she found it too slow for her tastes. How far is the translation at the moment, out of curiosity?

[Bianca is the biggest cheerleader, clearly.]

I did, yes. And it's an honor I was accepted, really.

[Oh yeah, I forgot about Ralts! Took so long to appear, the bastard... Shinx too is quite early now I think about it.]

My mun says you just have to configure the emulator correctly! And welp, here you have it! They did the Pokémon and battles stuff quickly because they copied the first game, but they got lazy with the story, which is what drives my mun crazy.

[Clearly, you just want her to dance with a short skirt and shake her pompoms. Ooooh Cheren oooh~]

You bet it is! But they're lucky too, for having you.

[Oh, shinx was good, too. I actually did use him even though he's electric.]

Naturally. She's simply too impatient to bother to try. It seems like they do still have quite a way to go, though. I can understand why your player's frustrated about that.

[he would be embarrassed and give her a big coat to wear and tell her that she should wear her usual clothes, because they suit her better]

...Hopefully that's their opinion, as well.

[Joltik neither? How can you resist so much cuteness?]

Yeah, though I admit it makes me very impatient too. I do want to know more details about, well, everything! Meanwhile my mun just says bad words and leaves to other sites to search for fan- [It's awkward time.] ...forfanstuffofus.

[Would that be a compliment? Let's take it like a compliment. Good to know he notices how she cute she usually dresses~]

Don't be so modest! [Hello pot.] You know it's true!

[Joltik isn't cute at all, it's a gross pseudo-spider, okay

and yeah he's just going to stare because he didn't hear her correctly at all, and what he thought he heard makes little sense to him.]

She searches for what now?

[and he's just going to ignore that, yep]

[It's a cute pseudo-spider! Bugsy and Burgh are judging you right now. Just so you know.

And damn you, Cheren. Why do you make her explain? Why do you ignore the other subject in favor of the embarrassing one?]

You know... [Vague hand gesture.] ...stories a-and pictures... of us. [Emphasis is very important, pick up on it.]

[Nope never cute ever. Spinarak isn't cute, either.

And really, it's because he's not sure what she meant at first. Much to his dismay, since that just makes him wish he hadn't questioned it at all. He doesn't get the emphasis at first because why would people care that much, but after a moment, yeah, he gets it.]

...I don't suppose I should ask why she's so interested in that, should I? Or do I not want to hear that answer?

[GASP. How dare you. I mean, Ariados is just creeepy, yeah, but... Spinarak. ;_;

Oh thank Arceus he got it because there was no way she could've survived an actual explanation.

Not that his questions are much better.] I-I think it's like, you know, we enjoy a movie or a book... a-ah, Miss mun, I'm not going to-! [Brb hiding under her hat.] ...she says w-we're the- thecutestthingever.