Into the Unown (Pokemon Fanfiction OC)
Author: ZebraUnicorn
Chapter 213.5: Ninaâs Journal
Author's note:
Sorry everyone, I meant to have this released yesterday. But I forgot. Or rather I wanted to make some adjustments to the chapters and then I got too busy and it slipped my mind.
***
Year 9 AT, March 11th.
Gah, my head hurts! My head hurts so bad. Arceus, Jesus or whoever, make it stop!
Stupid Unown! Stupid ruins!
I should consult Kerry about this migraine before bed.
But before I forget. Unown Pokeball experiment was a failure? Kind of. It did go into the Ball but the Psychic signature did not take hold. Maybe. Did it?
So that means Unown are Ultra beast, right?
Whatever, Iâll think about it tomorrow.
Oh, and Justin and Lucy are here. Finally!
***
Year 9 AT, March 12th.
Iâm tired. Todayâs been very stressful.
Dealing with death is never easy⦠Poor Kaipo. I hope Kerry can help unravel her baggage.
That Marowakâs really battle crazy, though. Challenged me and Nitey to a battle right away after everything got settled with the Jennies.
I wonder if it has something to do with that memory fragment she shared with Espy?
Be the very best, like no one ever was, huh?
Such lofty ambition, an abominable curse if any. I would never. Whatâs the point of burning your life away for fame and vanity? In every Region, there can only be one Champion, four Elites and eight major Gym Leaders. Such a tiny pool of glory is simply not worth fighting over.
But still, this might be good. Kaipoâs a veteran Ghost Type, even if she is more biased towards Fire from what I can see. I might be able to convince her to help with Haunterâs training.
***
Year 9 AT, March 13th.
Training log.
Espy:
My beautiful Espeon princess is a genius as usual. She might not be able to mix Type Energy as deftly as Nitey. But she has succeeded in coating her barriers with a layer of Fairy Type Energy. Hopefully, that should make them more resilient towards Dark Types.
Teleport still needs a lot of work. To date, her limit is only a single one way Teleport. After that, she practically melts into a puddle of fuzzy wuzzy. Itâs super cute actually.
Ouch! Espy gave me a mental jab at that. Whatâs wrong with me calling my princess cute? Cute Espy is cute!
Anyways, Iâve put a stop to Teleport training for now. Donât want to risk any accidents when we have a Gym Battle scheduled so soon.
Nitey:
Ice Type training is stagnant. So for a change of pace, I had him spar with Justinâs Pokemon today.
The lack of qualified sparring partners has been an issue with Nitey and Espy all this while. And with the guidance of Blastoise, we might finally be able to make some progress with Blizzard as well.
Nitey has always been more of a visual learner. But visual learning has its limits. Being able to actually feel the freeze of a fully developed Blizzard should go a long way in helping his understanding of the element.
In exchange, Iâve agreed to help with the training of Justinâs Wigglytuff. Not that I wouldnât have done so otherwise. I have a full page of notes from Misty on the bugger and fully intend to make good on them.
Needless to say, none of Justinâs Pokemon were able to contend with my tubby orange Barney. But Blastoise held up for an inordinately long time. That turtleâs gonna become an invincible tank in due time. Not that his offensive capabilities were lacking in any way. Which makes him all the more fearsome.
Sir Clodington:
Not much to say here really. Clodyâs always been very diligent and stubborn to a fault. His Water Absorb is coming along very nicely. I estimate a 70% efficiency through direct contact and a 40% efficiency through ambient moisture.
Not bad, but not perfect. It should help him last a lot longer in battle and work better with Niteyâs Water domain at least.
The only remaining point of concern is his insistence on keeping up with the torture training to his mind. Espy doesnât see anything wrong with it and I trust her to hold back enough to avoid causing any permanent damage. But the fact remains that itâs very unhealthy.
The cause seems to stem from our encounter with that fake Mega Charizard last year. Despite his apparent tenacity at the time, itâs clear that Clody didnât come out of that encounter without some baggage of his own.
Poppy:
Heâs so cute. Why is my baby seal so gosh darn CUTE? >.<
Poppy was the most excited to have so many new faces join the crew. Went around introducing himself and showing off his tricks to impress his new friends. Not everyone was receptive, especially considering how edgy some of Justin and Lucyâs Pokemon are. But he was quite persistent and managed to endear everyone to him in the end.
I mostly let him do whatever he wanted today, which ended up being training with Blastoise and Sharpedo. There are certain things that can only be imparted through other Water Types after all.
Note to self: I should endeavor to give Poppy more battle experience.
He did pretty well in the Sprout Tower despite the Type disadvantage. Poppyâs instincts and reflexes in particular are quite exceptional. Likely due to his penchant for acrobatics. This is good, but weâll need frequent, practical battles to further hone his talent.
Haunter:
Will-O-Wisp is coming together steadily. Getting Kaipo to help with Haunterâs training was quite the boon. And Espyâs empathic abilities are a cheat as always. The obstacle this time around seems to be their difference in biology which necessitates a lot of creative interpretation on Haunterâs end.
Have I ever mentioned how Haunter ultimately learned Mean Look? My adorable Ghost girl was just too wholesome to conjure up enough âmeannessâ to pull off that move. So every time she tried, it always just ended up looking like a pout.
So after a quick consult with Hattori, we came up with the idea of using the Ghost flames to form a menacing face and channel her intent and Type Energy through that instead. So she already has practice with Fire manipulation, which is good.
That said, Haunterâs being quite impatient with it and kept faltering. I told her to channel her frustrations into the flames, but sheâs always been a bit lacking when it comes to emotional control.
No matter, sheâll figure it out in due time. I have the utmost confidence in her.
Brucey:
Poor Brucey⦠He was really hard on himself today. Kept picking fights with Justin and Lucyâs Pokemon. Espy and I had to step in a few times.
He was quite reluctant to do his usual emoji exercises as well.
Oh Brucey⦠My silly little Golbat. What am I going to do with you?
***
Year 9 AT, March 14th.
He did it! Brucey finally evolved!
Oh Brucey, Iâm so proud of you.
As his reward, Brucey asked for a 2 hour long cuddle session with me and Espy.
Gosh, heâs just so cute! Why are all my Pokemon so cute?!
Naturally, we obliged. We would have done it even if it wasnât a reward. Which then leaves the need for a more practical gift. Something I should consult Espy with later on.
Knowing Brucey, he would prefer it to be a surprise. So letâs keep it hush-hush for now.
That aside, some observations on my cool new Crobat.
According to Espy, Bruceyâs a lot more sedate now. Calmer. But he still maintained a degree of naivete and playfulness.
In particular, he still kept that disturbing laugh of his. Likely a habit at this point. But at least heâs mostly communicating with Pokespeak now.
There are still some concepts and ideas that he remains oblivious too, resulting in a healthy irreverence towards social norms. This I take to be a good sign. It means his personality hasnât been unduly warped from his newly gained sapience and Evolution process.
My silly Brucey still remains my silly Brucey. Albeit with less of an appetite for pranks. Which may or may not be a good thing.
Actually, never mind. Iâll consider it a good thing. Nothing wrong with teaching him how to battle normally. And whatever losses in wiliness can be compensated with a blanket increase in every other aspect.
Thereâs only so far we can push pure harassment strats anyway. This is a truth that Iâve come to accept after our battle with Falkner. So time to crank up Bruceyâs power training.
Canât wait to Fly with him though. Brucey always seemed a little disappointed that he wasnât big enough to carry me. So I think a nice little date in the skies with just the two of us is warranted.
***
Year 9 AT, March 17th.
Weâve finally departed from Violet City. Not gonna lie, I'll miss that place. Itâs probably the most beautiful city Iâve been to in all of my two lives.
But speaking of beauty, Route 32 is equally as aesthetic. A sea of cherry blossoms to my right and pristine blue waters to my left. This is the life!
The others agreed to take our time for this stretch of the road. After all, a journey should be enjoyable, relaxing at times. Not just a mad dash across the region in pursuit of Gym badges and battles.
Kerry even proposed a full on beach day tomorrow which everyone heartily agreed to.
Maybe I should go diving? It has been a long, long time since I last dove in a proper ocean. Cinnabar Island was too cold when Kerry and I went last time. And itâll be the first time that I go on a proper dive with Poppy as well. I wonder if weâll be able to find some hidden treasures?
Itâs funny, really. I was never much of an oceanophile in my past life. But now, Iâm probably the most relaxed while swimming in water. Guess I really have become a bit of a mermaid after all.
***
Year 9 AT, March 18th.
I caught a new Pokemon today⦠Dhelmise.
Itâs⦠I shudder to even think about it. I donât⦠I justâ¦
***
Year 9 AT, March 19th.
I tried to delve into Dhelmiseâs mind again today. It was a mistake. Never again. I donât think I can survive another peek into that eldritch abomination.
How could something be so⦠hungry?
***
Year 9 AT, March 20th.
I cried today.
Kerry and Peppy were so nice. Absolute angels. What would I do without them?
Peppy in particular was so warm, so soft, so fragrant. Chanseys are a gift unto this world and must be protected at all cost!
Death to all poachers! Death to Team Rocket! Death to all Sneasals!
Dhelmise, though⦠Iâll keep trying. I canât give up.
***
Year 9 AT, March 21st.
I miss Clody⦠Wonder how heâs doing? I should call back to the Gym and ask.
***
Year 9 AT, March 24th.
Iâm so tired.
Itâs 2 AM now and we just got back from dealing with the local Tentacool bloom. Stupid jellyfish! Always such nuisances both in real life and in the games.
Honestly, if ever there was a Pokemon that deserves to go extinct.
Dammit! Calm down Nina, all Pokemon are beautiful and magical creatures. Except Tentacools, maybe.
Urgh, Iâm being unhinged. This past week has been real sucky. I need sleep.
Tomorrow, I plan on delving into Union Cave to look for that hidden segment of the Ruins of Alph.
Or should I postpone it by another day? Get some rest first?
Whatever, Iâll think about it tomorrow.
***
Year 9 AT, March 27th.
I am currently writing this entry within the bowels of Union Cave, right in front of the Ho-Oh mural.
Man, cave diving was miserable. All those Youtube videos I used to watch donât do justice to exactly how miserable it actually is. The darkness, the silence, the claustrophobia⦠I figured Iâd try it at least once, but now Iâm thinking I should be smarter about it next time.
It was all worth it in the end though. This is a discovery that will be talked about for years to come. Not sure if I want to disclose it just yet though.
Additionally, I should look into carbon dating methods or whatever this worldâs equivalent is. Knowing exactly how old these ruins are might help to provide some context in history.
Then thereâs Zed⦠The Z Unown.
I read the Unown Report. So I had known that the Z Unown was missing from the lineup. But to find Zed in that stateâ¦
What happened to this world? What caused Zed to glitch out like that? And more importantly what sort of ripples has it caused?
In the games, the player would have been the one to discover this section of the ruins. But this isnât a game, despite the existence of Red.
Besides, I wouldnât exactly want this world to operate on game logic. I still remember how disappointed I was to collect all variations of the Unown only to receive nothing in return. But clearly, that isnât the case hereâ¦
That vision I saw. It was fragmented, broken. I have a feeling that it has something to do with my transmigration and the origins of this world.
And Zed⦠The final piece. The words that Red left behind echo in my mind.
As I write this entry, my hand unconsciously rubs at the Mew Gem around my neck. Sometimes I wonder if my fascination with the Unown has anything to do with Mewâs machinations.
But no, this I know for certain. The pursuit of the Unown is mine and mine alone.
I wish to know the mysteries surrounding my existence. Not because I want to go home, it would be foolish to give up what I have now. No, itâs because I wish to see my parents one last time. To apologize and say my farewells.
I wish for closure.
And to that end, I will keep pulling at this thread. In hopes of obtaining the clarity that I seek one day.
Note to self:
- Check on Zedâs needs. (Magnetonâs battery cells are not compatible despite the two Pokemonsâ affinity with one another.)
- Find a way to more effectively communicate. Canât rely on Lucyâs Magneton forever. (PS. It seems that radio waves might be key, but further experimentation is warranted.)
Sorry everyone, I meant to have this released yesterday. But I forgot. Or rather I wanted to make some adjustments to the chapters and then I got too busy and it slipped my mind.
***
Year 9 AT, March 11th.
Gah, my head hurts! My head hurts so bad. Arceus, Jesus or whoever, make it stop!
Stupid Unown! Stupid ruins!
I should consult Kerry about this migraine before bed.
But before I forget. Unown Pokeball experiment was a failure? Kind of. It did go into the Ball but the Psychic signature did not take hold. Maybe. Did it?
So that means Unown are Ultra beast, right?
Whatever, Iâll think about it tomorrow.
Oh, and Justin and Lucy are here. Finally!
***
Year 9 AT, March 12th.
Iâm tired. Todayâs been very stressful.
Dealing with death is never easy⦠Poor Kaipo. I hope Kerry can help unravel her baggage.
That Marowakâs really battle crazy, though. Challenged me and Nitey to a battle right away after everything got settled with the Jennies.
I wonder if it has something to do with that memory fragment she shared with Espy?
Be the very best, like no one ever was, huh?
Such lofty ambition, an abominable curse if any. I would never. Whatâs the point of burning your life away for fame and vanity? In every Region, there can only be one Champion, four Elites and eight major Gym Leaders. Such a tiny pool of glory is simply not worth fighting over.
But still, this might be good. Kaipoâs a veteran Ghost Type, even if she is more biased towards Fire from what I can see. I might be able to convince her to help with Haunterâs training.
***
Year 9 AT, March 13th.
Training log.
Espy:
My beautiful Espeon princess is a genius as usual. She might not be able to mix Type Energy as deftly as Nitey. But she has succeeded in coating her barriers with a layer of Fairy Type Energy. Hopefully, that should make them more resilient towards Dark Types.
Teleport still needs a lot of work. To date, her limit is only a single one way Teleport. After that, she practically melts into a puddle of fuzzy wuzzy. Itâs super cute actually.
Ouch! Espy gave me a mental jab at that. Whatâs wrong with me calling my princess cute? Cute Espy is cute!
Anyways, Iâve put a stop to Teleport training for now. Donât want to risk any accidents when we have a Gym Battle scheduled so soon.
Nitey:
Ice Type training is stagnant. So for a change of pace, I had him spar with Justinâs Pokemon today.
The lack of qualified sparring partners has been an issue with Nitey and Espy all this while. And with the guidance of Blastoise, we might finally be able to make some progress with Blizzard as well.
Nitey has always been more of a visual learner. But visual learning has its limits. Being able to actually feel the freeze of a fully developed Blizzard should go a long way in helping his understanding of the element.
In exchange, Iâve agreed to help with the training of Justinâs Wigglytuff. Not that I wouldnât have done so otherwise. I have a full page of notes from Misty on the bugger and fully intend to make good on them.
Needless to say, none of Justinâs Pokemon were able to contend with my tubby orange Barney. But Blastoise held up for an inordinately long time. That turtleâs gonna become an invincible tank in due time. Not that his offensive capabilities were lacking in any way. Which makes him all the more fearsome.
Sir Clodington:
Not much to say here really. Clodyâs always been very diligent and stubborn to a fault. His Water Absorb is coming along very nicely. I estimate a 70% efficiency through direct contact and a 40% efficiency through ambient moisture.
Not bad, but not perfect. It should help him last a lot longer in battle and work better with Niteyâs Water domain at least.
The only remaining point of concern is his insistence on keeping up with the torture training to his mind. Espy doesnât see anything wrong with it and I trust her to hold back enough to avoid causing any permanent damage. But the fact remains that itâs very unhealthy.
The cause seems to stem from our encounter with that fake Mega Charizard last year. Despite his apparent tenacity at the time, itâs clear that Clody didnât come out of that encounter without some baggage of his own.
Poppy:
Heâs so cute. Why is my baby seal so gosh darn CUTE? >.<
Poppy was the most excited to have so many new faces join the crew. Went around introducing himself and showing off his tricks to impress his new friends. Not everyone was receptive, especially considering how edgy some of Justin and Lucyâs Pokemon are. But he was quite persistent and managed to endear everyone to him in the end.
I mostly let him do whatever he wanted today, which ended up being training with Blastoise and Sharpedo. There are certain things that can only be imparted through other Water Types after all.
Note to self: I should endeavor to give Poppy more battle experience.
He did pretty well in the Sprout Tower despite the Type disadvantage. Poppyâs instincts and reflexes in particular are quite exceptional. Likely due to his penchant for acrobatics. This is good, but weâll need frequent, practical battles to further hone his talent.
Haunter:
Will-O-Wisp is coming together steadily. Getting Kaipo to help with Haunterâs training was quite the boon. And Espyâs empathic abilities are a cheat as always. The obstacle this time around seems to be their difference in biology which necessitates a lot of creative interpretation on Haunterâs end.
Have I ever mentioned how Haunter ultimately learned Mean Look? My adorable Ghost girl was just too wholesome to conjure up enough âmeannessâ to pull off that move. So every time she tried, it always just ended up looking like a pout.
So after a quick consult with Hattori, we came up with the idea of using the Ghost flames to form a menacing face and channel her intent and Type Energy through that instead. So she already has practice with Fire manipulation, which is good.
That said, Haunterâs being quite impatient with it and kept faltering. I told her to channel her frustrations into the flames, but sheâs always been a bit lacking when it comes to emotional control.
No matter, sheâll figure it out in due time. I have the utmost confidence in her.
Brucey:
Poor Brucey⦠He was really hard on himself today. Kept picking fights with Justin and Lucyâs Pokemon. Espy and I had to step in a few times.
He was quite reluctant to do his usual emoji exercises as well.
Oh Brucey⦠My silly little Golbat. What am I going to do with you?
***
Year 9 AT, March 14th.
He did it! Brucey finally evolved!
Oh Brucey, Iâm so proud of you.
As his reward, Brucey asked for a 2 hour long cuddle session with me and Espy.
Gosh, heâs just so cute! Why are all my Pokemon so cute?!
Naturally, we obliged. We would have done it even if it wasnât a reward. Which then leaves the need for a more practical gift. Something I should consult Espy with later on.
Knowing Brucey, he would prefer it to be a surprise. So letâs keep it hush-hush for now.
That aside, some observations on my cool new Crobat.
According to Espy, Bruceyâs a lot more sedate now. Calmer. But he still maintained a degree of naivete and playfulness.
In particular, he still kept that disturbing laugh of his. Likely a habit at this point. But at least heâs mostly communicating with Pokespeak now.
There are still some concepts and ideas that he remains oblivious too, resulting in a healthy irreverence towards social norms. This I take to be a good sign. It means his personality hasnât been unduly warped from his newly gained sapience and Evolution process.
My silly Brucey still remains my silly Brucey. Albeit with less of an appetite for pranks. Which may or may not be a good thing.
Actually, never mind. Iâll consider it a good thing. Nothing wrong with teaching him how to battle normally. And whatever losses in wiliness can be compensated with a blanket increase in every other aspect.
Thereâs only so far we can push pure harassment strats anyway. This is a truth that Iâve come to accept after our battle with Falkner. So time to crank up Bruceyâs power training.
Canât wait to Fly with him though. Brucey always seemed a little disappointed that he wasnât big enough to carry me. So I think a nice little date in the skies with just the two of us is warranted.
***
Year 9 AT, March 17th.
Weâve finally departed from Violet City. Not gonna lie, I'll miss that place. Itâs probably the most beautiful city Iâve been to in all of my two lives.
But speaking of beauty, Route 32 is equally as aesthetic. A sea of cherry blossoms to my right and pristine blue waters to my left. This is the life!
The others agreed to take our time for this stretch of the road. After all, a journey should be enjoyable, relaxing at times. Not just a mad dash across the region in pursuit of Gym badges and battles.
Kerry even proposed a full on beach day tomorrow which everyone heartily agreed to.
Maybe I should go diving? It has been a long, long time since I last dove in a proper ocean. Cinnabar Island was too cold when Kerry and I went last time. And itâll be the first time that I go on a proper dive with Poppy as well. I wonder if weâll be able to find some hidden treasures?
Itâs funny, really. I was never much of an oceanophile in my past life. But now, Iâm probably the most relaxed while swimming in water. Guess I really have become a bit of a mermaid after all.
***
Year 9 AT, March 18th.
I caught a new Pokemon today⦠Dhelmise.
Itâs⦠I shudder to even think about it. I donât⦠I justâ¦
***
Year 9 AT, March 19th.
I tried to delve into Dhelmiseâs mind again today. It was a mistake. Never again. I donât think I can survive another peek into that eldritch abomination.
How could something be so⦠hungry?
***
Year 9 AT, March 20th.
I cried today.
Kerry and Peppy were so nice. Absolute angels. What would I do without them?
Peppy in particular was so warm, so soft, so fragrant. Chanseys are a gift unto this world and must be protected at all cost!
Death to all poachers! Death to Team Rocket! Death to all Sneasals!
Dhelmise, though⦠Iâll keep trying. I canât give up.
***
Year 9 AT, March 21st.
I miss Clody⦠Wonder how heâs doing? I should call back to the Gym and ask.
***
Year 9 AT, March 24th.
Iâm so tired.
Itâs 2 AM now and we just got back from dealing with the local Tentacool bloom. Stupid jellyfish! Always such nuisances both in real life and in the games.
Honestly, if ever there was a Pokemon that deserves to go extinct.
Dammit! Calm down Nina, all Pokemon are beautiful and magical creatures. Except Tentacools, maybe.
Urgh, Iâm being unhinged. This past week has been real sucky. I need sleep.
Tomorrow, I plan on delving into Union Cave to look for that hidden segment of the Ruins of Alph.
Or should I postpone it by another day? Get some rest first?
Whatever, Iâll think about it tomorrow.
***
Year 9 AT, March 27th.
I am currently writing this entry within the bowels of Union Cave, right in front of the Ho-Oh mural.
Man, cave diving was miserable. All those Youtube videos I used to watch donât do justice to exactly how miserable it actually is. The darkness, the silence, the claustrophobia⦠I figured Iâd try it at least once, but now Iâm thinking I should be smarter about it next time.
It was all worth it in the end though. This is a discovery that will be talked about for years to come. Not sure if I want to disclose it just yet though.
Additionally, I should look into carbon dating methods or whatever this worldâs equivalent is. Knowing exactly how old these ruins are might help to provide some context in history.
Then thereâs Zed⦠The Z Unown.
I read the Unown Report. So I had known that the Z Unown was missing from the lineup. But to find Zed in that stateâ¦
What happened to this world? What caused Zed to glitch out like that? And more importantly what sort of ripples has it caused?
In the games, the player would have been the one to discover this section of the ruins. But this isnât a game, despite the existence of Red.
Besides, I wouldnât exactly want this world to operate on game logic. I still remember how disappointed I was to collect all variations of the Unown only to receive nothing in return. But clearly, that isnât the case hereâ¦
That vision I saw. It was fragmented, broken. I have a feeling that it has something to do with my transmigration and the origins of this world.
And Zed⦠The final piece. The words that Red left behind echo in my mind.
As I write this entry, my hand unconsciously rubs at the Mew Gem around my neck. Sometimes I wonder if my fascination with the Unown has anything to do with Mewâs machinations.
But no, this I know for certain. The pursuit of the Unown is mine and mine alone.
I wish to know the mysteries surrounding my existence. Not because I want to go home, it would be foolish to give up what I have now. No, itâs because I wish to see my parents one last time. To apologize and say my farewells.
I wish for closure.
And to that end, I will keep pulling at this thread. In hopes of obtaining the clarity that I seek one day.
Note to self:
- Check on Zedâs needs. (Magnetonâs battery cells are not compatible despite the two Pokemonsâ affinity with one another.)
- Find a way to more effectively communicate. Canât rely on Lucyâs Magneton forever. (PS. It seems that radio waves might be key, but further experimentation is warranted.)