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Oddly enough, this chapter took me the longest of any of them so far. The Litleo training scene with Grimsley really kicked my ass tbh. Had to flesh out the world’s lore. Next one shouldn’t take nearly as long as I’ve been hyped up for it since I started writing this story in the first place.
Chapter 12 Developing Bonds
Ian did his best to push himself up onto Sawsbuck's back, unable to swing his leg around without losing his balance. Sawsbuck mewled in response, but held steady. "And UP you go!" Grimsley called out as Ian felt his feet being forced up by Grimsley's hands and onto...
He shows up out of nowhere in the games on the exact side of Ula'Ula Island the story (mostly) takes place. I was looking for a good mentor character that lined up with the vibe and there he was staring me in the face. During the development of this story it was absolutely incredible how many...
I will mention I lied here. This chapter was just past halfway of what I wanted to get for this chapter, so we still have two chapters before the Timeskip.
Chapter 11 Changes
The next morning, Ian and Tupp were rearing to go, amped on the early morning sun as they dashed to their designated tree on Backstreet when Plumeria's voice interrupted them. "Where the hell are you two numbskulls going?" Plumeria demanded.
"Go gonna train my new team...
I definitely was a bit nervous doing a musical thing in a fic, thanks for the kind words. The vibes will be much better going forward, Ian was due for an emotional breakdown. We got a couple more chapters before a very small time skip and we get to the second arc. We'll get one more team member...
Chapter 10 Homesick
(Disclaimer: I don't own "Change" by Blind Melon. It's not being used commercially)
The tribute ceremony the Oricorio performed was quicker than the previous one thankfully, and even though the Oran Berries offered weren't fully ripened yet, the dancing fire-birds ate them...
Well, it finally happened. My 9 year old desktop that I use to write my fan fictions won’t turn on. Gonna try to get it checked out and see if it’s fixable, but I’ll likely need a new one soon. I was unemployed for a bit (recently got employed again) so money’s a bit tight and I can’t fix this...
I will mention that Deerling evolved before it was ready, so it's that skittish fawn at heart (for now). This'll get specified a couple chapters from now when a mentor character shows up.
Chapter 9 Into the Ultra Storm
It took a little while to get Sawsbuck comfortable with Arcanine being nearby, and thankfully only a bit more for a sudden rumbling to get the group’s attention.
“It’s time! Everyone get ready!” Plumeria barked.
Ian double checked with Sawsbuck, while he...
Apologies on the blue balls, the next chapter should be out by tomorrow (maybe even later today if I'm super productive). This was initially one humungous chapter I needed to split.
Chapter 8 Revelations
Ian followed Plumeria down The Spine on another bright, sunny morning on Ula'Ula Island. "So I hear you had a little falling out with Tupp yesterday," Plumeria stated once they were far enough away from the walls.
Ian sighed, remembering Tupp giving him the silent...