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theangrypokemaniac · 4 years

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its fine if you dont like alola but can you not make incest jokes?

I'm not joking. I'm serious.

Alola, or, as I prefer, La Boca del Infierno, ain't all sunshine and smiles as it pretends. Beneath that plastic exterior lies true darkness.

What am I meant to think when I see this?

There's swimming pools bigger than the gene pools down their way!

Although described as 'twins', it's really triplets, but Lana suffers a prematurely ageing growth abnormality.

Children I expect to bear a similarity to their parents, but the moms 'n' dads ain't meant to look like each other!

Everyone here has blue barnets and Inside-Out Eye, where the pupil's the white and the white's the pupil.

Sight defects are notorious in the 'close-knit' communities.

Each insists on hair decoration, but it's almost part of their heads, which you can call bad animation or deformity resulting from too much intermarriage.

Momma's 'thing' just resembles lumps.

It's them space ticks at it again.

Even the hedgehog is round in this house, which may imply he's an illegitimate offspring of one of 'em.

What about inbreeding suggests practitioners won't stoop to even greater infamy?

Stufful's dad never arrived did he?

Funny that, and a bachelor like Oakie-Dokie residing nearby knew nothing about it.

All that bathing in Cuprenol does terrible things to a man.

Ever wondered what'd go down in the marriage of Tweedledum and Tweedledee? Well here you are, yer deviant.

A pair of pudding-faced, gormless Cabbage Patch Dolls, each with snouts, black button eyes and glandular issues, and they don't share DNA even when they do?

Oh yes, Lusamine met a total stranger also possessing her lime pies and effusive mane of unruly, ice-blonde slats.

Total coincidence there.

He came to Alola, he says. On a prison ship.

It's just one head in triplicate!

Oversized an' all: sure sign of genetic tomfoolery.

Dot Nose, Bridge Nose, Fish Eye: bloody serious case we have on our hands.

Now you understand why she failed to remarry: no other brothers cuts yer options ter nil.

Incest is of course, relative.

Whatever dæmon they worship, some are more pious about it than their fellow perverts.

The more dedicated the believer, the greater insistence on keeping things running in the family.

They'll show off their interwoven connections to the neighbours in a smug game of one-upmanship.

The more lapsed follower will tolerate copulation with distant kin.

These sinners are naturally despised and forced into menial labour, whereas the fanatics just so happen to be rolling in wealth.

Consider:

• Lana's family get by on a fisherman's salary, apparently.

Yeah, yeah, as if the state doesn't have to subsidise their medical bills.

• Sophocles don't go hungry, he has a lab, a giant hamster wheel, a portable hologram in a Pikachu, and he's so rich he not only had the roof fixed, but can move down the road in the meantime.

Oi! The rest of us get by putting a bucket under the leak!

• Lillie has every material possession possible, but no spine or company.

Oh the irony that top sickos should be so resistant to the lure of family obligation.

Hey, yer didn't say that earlier!

• Lusamine is fawned upon for her pwehshush research to the extent she can abandon her children, turning her daughter into a nervous wreck and her son a moody, absent drifter, and it's up to them to understand her work comes first.

• Mohn (by name and nature) fannied about with worm holes until he got sucked off by another dimension.

What did yer think would happen?

Yet on his return, is he knocked on his arse as he deserves?

No, because of incest privileges. The in-group take care of their own, and worse.

Mallow's mater and pater both share hair, thick brows and close-together peepers of murky green.

The contrast in noses suggests something lesser than siblings, but then again other differing aspects are forgivable.

She is of a lighter pallor, being dead, and wanting an open coffin, had a shave beforehand, which is a frightening nod to morality.

Woman, are you ashamed of our love?

Well Abe went along with it, thus is also culpable of this grotesque bristle denial.

Being unclean, he's gotta cook the dinner.

And this lot milk the cows.

On the surface, Kiawe's old 'uns aren't identical. You might think some heretical decency has finally sneaked in under the oppressive Alola regime, but it ain't that simple.

These people pray to a volcano as if an earthbound deity, so are nutters.

One aspect you must remember:

Ol' Granpappy the Island Kakuna, i.e. a dried-up chrysalis.

'Cause Pappy got Momma's tufts...

And Dadda's humourless mouth, oblong head, straight-line nose, rectangular eyes and pin pupils.

Well that's not how it's s'posed to go!

I'm thinking Granpappy, as one of them there Kakunas, is in a position of power high enough that he's able to wilfully flaut the laws he imposes on others, like how popes had kids in the Good Old Days and no one took a blind bit o' notice.

He's a rebel I tells yer.

He don't play by the rules.

No sister-wife for him.

Not when he's got a sexy cousin a-waitin'.

A little bit of new blood's crept in, disgracefully so, that's why the whole lot's punished by living near an active volcano.

Surrender 'em to the flames!

Kiawe makes such a big deal about Pappy, and sod the other three grandparents.

Except he only had two!

What is the explanation?

1. Bone-idle writing team.

Character design is foundational stuff. If yer can't even be arsed to do that properly, nothing you do is worthwhile.

I mean, come on, repeating the same model that blatantly?

Halfwits so limited in imagination shouldn't be working in any creative industries.

I blame modern diets.

A whole generation's grown up timid and risk averse because they were taught to fear E. numbers as kids.

I make it a rule to suspect any sod unaware of the joy of a blue tongue.

They've never lived, man!

Where did you think it'll end when dangerous, pretend edibles like houmous, avocados and quinoa replace the wholesome, nourishing fare of biscuits, cake and crisps?

Stop toying with the fundamental principles of the universe!

The mess of the modern era screams systematic abuse of too much kale and not enough sugar.

2. Incest

Alola is extremely insular.

It's implied to be a tourist destination, but no amount of degenerate outside influence appears to have diluted the weird customs it still upholds.

They didn't even think of starting a League until Ash turned up with all his wild exoticism, and why's that?

A. Inbreeding has destroyed their capability for innovation.

B. Many thousands of years ago, Alola got well annoyed its dirty habits weren't exactly catching on as it strove to spread the Satanic message.

Thoroughly confounded in its plans for world conquest, Alola shut itself off in a purification ritual, which is why later developments popular elsewhere, such as replacing beasts of burden with machines, never caught on.

3. Alola isn't Hawaii, it's a combination of Australia, a penal colony, and Crete, where lived the lepers.

Specifically it's a dumping ground for all the regions' sex offenders to keep their own societies clean.

Of course, the guilty took their nearest and dearest along too, since they were on the receiving end, and loved it.

This explains the large amount of foreign Pokémon, since the owners are also from abroad.

Now I think 'anging's too good for 'em, but these wet-willy countries insist on storing up trouble for themselves, for if cinema has taught us anything, it is that mutants will always escape.

Nature finds a way, however abominable.

Since so many on Tumblr simply love Alola, they aren't about to admit the slightest weakness in the creators' abilities.

Therefore, incest is the acceptable answer to all and sundry.

#pokémon #lana #lana's parents #sophocles #sophocles's parents #lillie #lusamine #mohn #mallow #mallow's mom #abe #kiawe #sima #rango #kiawe's grandfather #alola #inbox

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eternalstargazer · 2 years

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Delia asked Goh to look after Ash, entrusting him with her son's safety and well-being. She barely knew Goh at the time, yet she could sense Goh would be a good companion for Ash. Call it maternal instinct. A mother sometimes just knows.

Kiawe however wasn't sure Goh was deserving to walk alongside Ash. Kiawe had come to respect Ash over time, and believed he required a strong rival to reach his potential. Kiawe needed to know "the person closest to Ash" possessed strength of character and could help him reach his dream. By accepting Kiawe's challenge and speaking his heart and mind, Goh proved himself in Kiawe's eyes.

And then along came the Child Prodigy of Pallet Town, Mr. Ten Out of Eight Gym Badges* himself, Gary Oak.

Delia and Kiawe both believe Goh is capable of watching over Ash and they feel better knowing Goh is at his side. Gary? Seemingly not so.

But this is Gary. He's the guy that can never be honest with what he's feeling, as Ash points out near the end of the episode. Who knows Gary better than Ash (aside from maybe his grandfather, and he seems to feel the same way about Gary's behavior)? Gary's intentions aren't always clear (I go into more detail about this here).

Anyone remember Gary making such a big deal about Ash's past traveling companions? As someone that's watched the anime since 1998, I don't. How many times did he even acknowledge the existence of Misty and Brock? What about Dawn? When he did exchange a line or two with someone else in Ash's entourage, he never made a point of questioning their abilities as a trainer.

Gary doesn't treat Goh the same way. At first glance, it appears Gary actually has a lower opinion of Goh than those that have tagged along with Ash in the past. It's one thing to not bother to take notice of someone. It's a whole other thing to go out of one's way to insult someone.

And yes, Goh feels insulted that some guy he just met moments ago out in the middle of a forest is questioning his skills as a trainer and declared he doesn't meet the qualifications to be Ash's buddy.

I imagine this also hit a bit too close to home for Goh given his lonely childhood and past failed friendships. His friendship with Ash is very important to him - precious even, as Goh himself said in episode 91, and here stands Ash's childhood friend essentially telling him, "yeah, you're not good enough for him," before offering up one of his patented smirks.

Gary's words cut deep.

Ash recognized this behavior in Gary, having been on the receiving end of it in the past many times, and what Gary said to him would often leave him feeling angry and hurt, but it also pushed him to become stronger and reach new heights. Back then, it seemed like Gary was just being a jerk to Ash for his own personal amusement, but again, Gary's motives aren't always obvious and what he says isn't necessarily an accurate representation of how he feels.

Goh decides to prove Gary wrong. And in doing so, he does precisely what Gary wanted him to do. Join Project Mew.

Gary sees potential in Goh, otherwise he likely would've either outright ignored him or barely acknowledged his presence, just as he did with Ash's former traveling companions. Gary wants Goh to get stronger, in part, because he's all Ash has right now.

Ash has consistently been in the company of strong trainers that could and would help and protect him. He has almost always had at least one or more gym leaders with him on his journeys at any given time (Misty, Brock, Cilan, Clemont) and while in Alola, Professor Kukui and classmates like Kiawe were always around or nearby. As reckless as Ash can be, Gary never lost too much sleep worrying about his safety.

Now? Now it's just Goh. And that concerns the guy that can never be honest with his feelings. When Moltres was swooping in to attack Ash and Infernape, Goh yelled to Ash to watch out, but it was Gary that instinctively jumped into action to protect Ash and Infernape by calling out Blastoise.

Gary does see potential in Goh, but he also sees someone that lacks experience and confidence, and as a result isn't able to think on his feet and react quickly. Both Ash and Gary stepped in to save Goh and Cinderace when Cinderace's attack missed and Moltres countered with an attack of its own. Goh didn't know what to do or how to respond, and simply froze, but Ash and Gary - two trainers that have spent years sharpening and honing their skills (despite being ten still, don't think about it) - both had the necessary experience and confidence in their abilities to instantly react.

Gary knows Goh is capable of so much more, so he does what he did with Ash: nudge him in the direction of bettering himself through the use of teases and remarks that Goh sees as belittling. The Project Mew Trial Missions are perfect for this as they are a test of not just a trainer's battling ability, but character as well. And of course, Gary knows Goh will want to prove just how wrong he is about him, so that in itself will be a big motivator for Goh to level up his abilities as well as himself.

Gary knows that this is a far more effective strategy than coming out and saying to Goh, "when I'm not around to protect Ashy-boy here, I expect you to. Get stronger and don't disappoint me!"

After all, Gary knows it's only a matter of time before Ash decides to jump off another cliff/tower/something high, high up or gets mixed up in another plot for regional/world domination/destruction where The Chosen One again chooses to risk life and limb.

Gary needs Goh to be ready for that day.

And what better way to prepare Goh for that day than by getting him all riled up by saying he's not qualified to be Ash's buddy?

Gary is asking Goh to look after Ash, just in his own unique and special way, because he's Gary and nothing is ever that simple and straightforward with him.

...

Or it could just be that Gary enjoys a good rivalry, and it's really as simple as that. 🤣

*Thank you, @deamsgirl, for helping smooth over that sentence during the drafting process and for putting my mind at ease that this reference wouldn't be too obscure! 😅

I already had a good idea where I wanted to go with this post, but talking with @deamsgirl about the Ash/Goh/Gary dynamic, this episode specifically, and possible subtext, definitely made writing this easier - and more fun! 🤗 There's a reason Ash, Goh, and especially Gary are so good in the stories she writes; it's because she knows them so well! Her insight and thoughts are always truly appreciated! 🤗

Speaking of which, if you're not familiar with her writing, you need to be! 😉 Her collection of ShigeSatoGou/Gary x Ash x Goh stories are hilarious and heartfelt reads, along with her palletshipping fics! So check out her works over on AO3 and enjoy! 💛

#firstfriendshipping #journeyshipping #ash ketchum #goh #gou #gary oak #fatedencountershipping #gouacheshipping #satoshi x goh #satoshi x gou #ash x goh #ash x gou

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pkmnjesus · 4 years

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⏪ P J’s PokéAni Rewind 2019

Hello, yes I’m still alive for those wondering or care at all :] Just been taking an indefinite leave from all my social media accounts (though you can still see me on Discord: PokémonJesus#2495) since mid-November going through some personal self-discovery journey...nobody misses me anyways. I’ll address that maybe in a future post, but let’s not make this about me...because RIGHT NOW it is time for my 4th annual year-end (and favorite) Tumblr tradition! 2019 was a stressful year for me personally (as you can tell I’ve been on and off here), and I appreciate all of the friends I’ve made within this fandom who’ve stuck with me through it. It was also the year of the successful launch of my new PokéAni exclusive side-blog @pokeaniepisodes where I would do my weekly episode blogging/screen-caps/GIFs for the #pokeani tag. Within the span of 10 months, I would gain over 1,000 followers! Thank you to those who have followed me there as well. Obviously due to my current circumstances, that has been put on halt as well after Sun & Moon ended. Apologies, but I’ll be back in 2020 hopefully. As for PokéAni, it was bittersweet as we bid Alola farewell with the Sun & Moon series ending heading into the next generation series. If you’re curious to hear what I have to say about the new series, well here’s your post! The Pokémon anime has officially wrapped up for this year with Ash & Go in the Hoenn region earlier today, in where he WON another tournament showing Go how it’s done! But now, it is time to highlight some of the best episodes (this post will be following the original Japanese release dates, but will still be using the English/game dub names for a universal understanding by all) I personally found noteworthy from each month. Without further ado, let’s take a look back at what the Pokémon anime had to offer in 2019. 1, 2, 3. LET’S GO!

JANUARY - Hello Hapu

The Poni Island adventures begin! And also, the road to Ash’s final grand trial to complete. This mini-arc started a very fun series of character-centric episodes among the main cast and their Pokémon while they were in the island without Professor Kukui’s guidance. From Sophocles’s Charjabug evolving to a Vikavolt, and Lana’s Popplio evolving to Brionne (plus getting Primarium Z!). But the highlight out of all of this was the character arc of the soon-to-be Poni Island Kahuna, Hapu! She was a stubborn trainer who didn’t want to interact with anyone or battle Ash. She eventually opened up to him and his friends slowly after getting back her stolen radishes from Team Skull (the first appearance of Plumeria as well). She was a key figure on the class’ expedition throughout Poni for their respective research projects, while Tapu Fini and her late grandfather keep an eye on her progress. Eventually when she did became Kahuna, Ash finally had his rightful battle with her for a grand trial. She didn’t gain only a new set of confidence, but a new set of friends too.

FEBRUARY - Mama Mallow makes us cry

As the group continues doing their personal research projects in Poni Island, and after Kiawe clears his own trial with Tapu Fini, we get a feels trip to Mallow’s past. Thanks to Tapu Fini’s mysterious mist that allows people to see the departed, Mallow relives her childhood days with her mother. We not only get a teary backstory of what Mallow said to her ill mother before passing away, but also Lillie & Gladion’s attempt to see their “deceased” father, Mohn. Mallow seeking proper closure, finally reunites with her mother in the mist as they spend as much time catching up with one another ever since their improper argument at the hospital. We then discovered that Bounsweet was actually caught by her mom before gifting it to Mallow as her first Pokémon...who is now a fully evolved Tsareena. There were a lot of good moments like seeing the Stoutland that (as if this wasn’t enough of a feels trip) help raised Ash’s Torracat when it was still a Litten, and that Mohn is nowhere to be found in the mist meaning that he’s still alive! Stoutland’s final gift to Torracat was upgrading its Ember move to eventually learning to use Fire Blast. But the most important thing about this episode, is that it teaches us to be grateful to our parents (or those who raised us) even when it looks like they don’t seem to care, we misunderstand and overlook how much they truly care for us. Never take things for granted and live in the moment. In the end, Mallow’s mom gave her one final gift before going back to the afterlife, a Shaymin to care for. Thanks mom :’)

MARCH - Ya boi is never too late!

All we can just say when he was first announced was...finally...or about time! Team Skull boss Guzma’s long awaited appearance in the Pokémon anime happened when he and the rest of his gang visited the Pokémon School to confront Professor Kukui. After hearing about the official announcement that the first Alola League was going to happen, Guzma is determined to eliminate everything for what it stands for. Meanwhile, everyone in Alola wanted to get in on the action for an opportunity to become a champion, that includes Ash who stood up to Guzma for Kukui. After wiping the floor with Team Rocket, Guzma battles Ash taking interest with his utilization of the Z-Power Ring. Despite newly perfecting Corkscrew Crash, it had almost no damage on Guzma’s Golisopod. As the battle rages on, Golisopod’s Emergency Exit activates when Pikachu starts to get an upper hand. A stubborn Guzma not wanting to admit what really happened leaves and berates Ash as he sends a clear message on his vow to destroy the Alola League. Guzma and Kukui went face-to-face before Team Skull left, and it’s clear that his intentions were more personal. There’s always a reason behind of it all, and Guzma was seeking for vengeance.

APRIL - Mohn is missing

After discovering that their father may still be alive (as mentioned in my February highlight), Lillie and her family are searching for answers with the help of the Aether Foundation. Lusamine then confesses to her kids about an Ultra Wormhole incident that caused Mohn to disappear. As they continue to get more info, they stumble upon Mohn’s room and discovered two very important treasures. A Z-Ring which he used to wear, and a Magearna that doesn’t seem to be responsive. Lillie decides to wear and use her Z-Ring until her father is found, while also finding away to bring the Magearna he left back to life. With the blessing of Kahuna Hala and her friends’ support, she deicides to finally put her Icium-Z to good use by practicing the Subzero Slammer Z-move with Snowy now that she finally has a Z-Ring at hand. She fails at her first attempt, it won’t keep her down from practicing until she gets it right. The episode ends on a very touching note with Lillie reading an entry from her father’s old journal revealing that Mohn did in fact bought an inactive Magearna in hopes to restore it to give it to his one and only daughter as a gift <3

MAY - Lana’s lure of fate

In one of my personal favorite episodes (totally not because she’s my favorite and the best girl), I got shut up for even doubting that her Brionne would evolve this soon (don’t you just hate it when anime previews spoil?). Lana finally decides to make her dream a reality (referenced in previous episodes) to hook a Kyogre at sea! With the help of Ash, they were able to track down a Kyogre that suddenly appeared while the class were fishing. When they discovered that the Kyogre had been poisoned by Pokémon hunters, Lana decides to cure it with an antidote hooked to a special Misty lure she had been given while Ash deals with the troublemakers. Even after curing the poison, the hunters attempting to catch Kyogre made it rage even more. Lana tries to save it by trying to hook him out of the Hunter’s capturing device. She was successful in freeing it but ended up dragging her to the ocean rapidly as a storm develops from an angered Kyogre. And it was at that moment when Brionne wanted to save her trainer from getting dragged all over, evolving to Primarina was the only way to end this perfect storm. Primarina’s singing calmed down Kyogre, as Lana lifts up her rod graciously with Kyogre in the sky. Dream achieved, and a moment has been made with new sea friend. Now when Lana tells this story, it’s actually the truth and there will be no one laughing now! Later on another episode, Lana & Primarina would learn how to use and master the Oceanic Operatta Z-move, and it’s all thanks to the hook of this Kyogre. I’m sure Misty is proud as well :)

JUNE - Kid Kukui and Little Litten

There’s a Celebi in this episode...you know what that means. Back to the past! While Ash was training with his Pokémon for the Alola League, a Celebi stumbles upon them and transport Ash & Torracat to the same place where they were at, but only many years ago. They meet this little kid that had Litten with him and it was clearly obvious that his was younger Kukui and his (The Masked Royal’s) Incineroar who hasn’t evolved yet. However, Ash still had no idea he was in the past and treated little Kukui like any other kid he’d meet traveling. The two bond throughout the episode with their similar attitude when it comes to battling, and Ash gladly guided the little kid on executing Z-moves with their Pokémon. The two even worked together assisting a Totem Trevenant in sheltering all the nearby Pokémon as a rainstorm approaches. Thanks to the good heart of Ash helping out everyone, he receives his own Firium Z from the same Trevenant that gave Kukui his Firium Z. He eventually gets back to his timeline where it seemed to have an effect on the present day Kukui. If it wasn’t for that meeting, maybe the professor would’ve had his vision of forming an Alola Pokémon League if it wasn’t for that mysterious older boy he met with his Torracat. A Pokémon time paradox? Maybe...but what I loved about this story is that it repeats itself for the next episode but from the perspectives of Ash’s Pokémon that were left behind in hopes of finding their trainer. Really reminds me of that time Pokémon got separated from their trainers during S.S. Anne arc in the original series, only difference is that the perspectives of the trainers and Pokémon were happening at the same time. But you gotta love a pure whacky Pokémon adventure! Pretty much like a Pikachu short you see before movies.

JULY - Let the League begin!

The moment everyone has been waiting for...the Alola League has officially begun! With everyone prepared to unleash their Z-Power, it’s time for the qualifying round to start. Unlike previous Leagues, this starts off with a free-for-all Battle Royal with a total of 151 competitors but only 16 will advance to the next round. Most of the trainers in this League are recognizable characters if you have watched Sun & Moon in its entirety up to this point. From Mina to Kahili to Acerola to the entire Team Skull gang to Hiroki and even Pikala, every Alola character is here! While all the Island Kahunas serves as the officials for the event. It was fun way to kick-off a 4-month long League arc and they couldn’t have it done any other way. The top 16 has been decided and it gave us good match-ups to follow in the next couple of episodes such as, Mallow vs. Lana, a childhood friend clash which also tests Mallow’s courage in battling. Our favorite Team Rocket duo in disguise facing off against one another (can’t remember when was the last time we saw that). A sibling battle and a trial on how far Lillie has gone as a Pokémon trainer facing off against her strong big brother, Gladion. And of course, the friendly birby rematch between Ash and Hau. The line-up of matches is stacked! I could not remember how hyped I was for this long-awaited League arc. Some battles might’ve been short and quick, but every participant mattered! How can you not love the Sun & Moon series?

AUGUST - The Alola Final Four

And then, there were four. In the semi-finals bracket, we first have Gladion facing off against Kiawe who defeated Acerola and bested a friend in Sophocles. He’s pretty much the dark horse in this, but he’s been working hard all series with his battling to get to this point. As Lillie and Mimo (Hoshi) cheer on their big brothers, it was Gladion who got the upper hand and the two exchange in a very meaningful handshake of sportsmanship. Meanwhile on the other side of the semi-finals, Guzma, who blasted through Ilima and Lana, getting his rematch with Ash seeking for retribution after his soft defeat the last time they faced off. It was a clash of personalities as the Team Skull boss vows to get to Kukui by destroying someone who resembles him in Ash and get a big W for his fellow Team Skull outcasts. This battle was more than just advancing through the semi-finals but also the integrity of what the League will become if Guzma is successful in his ploy. Guzma was very aggressive during this match to the point of even scolding his Golisopod. But when you mad, you don’t focus well and that became Guzma’s downfall eventually resulting in his defeat against Ash who battled with his heart. Guzma had to learn the hard way, maybe softened his mindset a bit, but even after losing Plumeria and the rest of the grunts still want to be by his side improving their own skills in battle to be like their fearless leader. You never see a heartwarming ending for a “villainous” team in Pokémon before, but I think Team Skull had their own happy ending.

SEPTEMBER - The “Curse” is finally broken

Ash vs. Gladion. Here we go, the League finals to determine the inaugural champion of Alola. I mean I already made solo-post last September about how BIG this episode/moment was for our capped hero. Their rivalry has been amazing from the get-go. From their first meeting at the beach by Kukui’s place with a feisty Rockruff that wanted to battle, to the Manalo Stadium battling for a prestigious championship title with Ash’s Lycanroc fully controlled over its rage with dirt. It wasn’t a full battle, but 3-on-3 showdown served us one heck of battle! It may not be considered the best by many, but it was still an amazing and fun bout between two trainers who promised each other to meet in the finals of the big stage. The laugh they shared, the flashbacks that was shown to us (with the awesome Type: Wild! music playing in the background), and the storytelling of who wants it more makes you get to the edge of your seat, cheering for Ash to finally win a major Pokémon League. Ash’s newly evolved Melmetal showcased it’s new strength but still wasn’t able to beat Gladion’s Silvally. Then, when Zoroark and Pikachu knocked each other out, it was the 1v1 Lycanroc battle that really put this friendly and competitive rivalry full circle.

Ash has NEVER defeated Gladion...until this moment. He’s been training for this, and it finally paid off. The two Lycanroc’s took no prisoners and went back and forth with one another. In the final blow of that match, Gladion’s Lycanroc used Counter against Ash’s Lycanroc that was charging towards it, but then our big brained hero fights back with their own Counter attack. Never have I heard of Countering a Counter in the Pokémon universe, but using it in this one moment nobody expects, it was the HYPEST way to swerve fans from almost losing the match but ultimately gave an epic counterattack that would knock out Gladion’s Lycanroc. And for the first time since the Orange League, Ash is a Champion. Only this time it is a way bigger deal! Mostly because this is a game-based series which has more meaning when it comes to the Pokémon League.

Old fans, new fans, and casual viewers a like were buzzing within 24 hours after this episode released in Japan that caught mainstream media attention. People who have never seen a Pokémon anime episode in their life (or a subbed episode for that matter) past the original series, wanted to see how this episode went down to see a childhood hero achieve a major trophy. This is how big of a pop-culture icon Ash & Pikachu was among many generations of fans since the show’s launch internationally. This was truly THE PokéAni moment of 2019. Again, big congratulations to our Alola Champion, Ash Ketchum/Satoshi! Too bad Guzzlord had to ruin the closing ceremony afterparty...

OCTOBER - A fiery full final battle

So after becoming Alola Champion, sending three Guzzlords back to where they came from, reuniting with Poipole who evolved into a Naganadel, and The Masked Royal’s identity publicly revealed as Professor Kukui ALL IN THE SAME NIGHT! We finally get our exhibition match between Ash and The Masked Royal, who would like to go under his real identity. This is the final battle, and the promised reward the first Alola Champion gets. This is honestly also reward to the fans giving us one final hoorah for the Alola region with a full 6-on-6 Pokémon battle! I believe this is the only full battle we got to see in Alola and it was definitely worth the anticipation and surprise. Kukui had a lot of secret Pokémon up his sleeve that the viewers don’t know about (unless you get spoiled by freakin’ Oha Suta), and it is also the first and only official battle that Naganadel will be part of under Ash’s team. So the excitement levels of this fun 5-PART episode battle were off the roof! Kukui had amazing Pokémon that he kept a secret, but what I do want to focus in this spotlight is the showdown between Incineroar and Torracat. Just like with the Lycanroc duel, these two have similar stories with Torracat never being able to beat The Masked Royal/Kukui’s Incineroar. Ever since it was still a Litten, the desire to battle strong opponents still burns inside. As the two fiery cats clash in this epic battle, both sides have the same intensity when receiving and taking attacks.

As the battle worn out, both Kukui and Ash activated their Z-Rings together to use Inferno Overdrive against each other. After a gigantic explosion from the Z-move collision it was Torracat who was the last Pokémon standing finally beating its personal battle rival. After a victory screech, I was surprised as everyone seeing it fully evolve into Incineroar. Unfortunately, that evolution took a toll on the newly evolved Pokémon and is unable to continue further. Rest well big kitty, you beat who you wanted to beat and deserve a good rest.

As if that wasn’t epic enough, in the final phase of this full battle, Tapu Koko steps in and serves as Kukui’s last Pokémon and even granting both parties to be able to use Z-moves once again. Fast forward, Ash and Pikachu finally defeated their first opponent when they first set foot in the Alola region with the Z-Ring Tapo Koko gave them in the first place. It clearly now knows that Ash was a worthy holder of using Z-Power and a Champion that everyone can look up to. What a battle. What a series. Thank you Alola. Thank you Sun & Moon.

NOVEMBER - Pikachu Origins

Enter the next chapter. The new era of the Pokémon anime finally launched this in a very different way. The first episode basically serves as the prequel to the Pokémon anime series before Ash had set out on his quest to become a Pokémon Master. Long story short, we can Pikachu’s background story on how he came to be the loving mascot recognized everywhere on paper. I mean who would’ve thunk it? I just love the fact that we’re getting an origin story of how Ash’s Pikachu when it was still a wild Pichu. Although it wasn’t explained how Professor Oak ended up catching the little guy, Pikachu always had a good heart (you know despite rejecting Ash at first lol). The most adorable thing about this episode was the family bond Pichu temporarily shared with this little Kangaskhan family. The little guy was an outcast not really sure where to go or what to do except survive and find food. When that Kangaskhan picked him up as if it was one of its babies, and gained a new caring sibling in the process. It was a wholesome story of calling someone family even though there is no blood relation. Pichu was literally not their kind, but they still loved him as it was them!

Meanwhile, we get a little preview of our new characters from seeing their childhood and setting up the premise for them to cross paths with Ash in the future. The newest protagonist, Go, was a little know-it-all about Pokémon, and he sure bragged a lot of his knowledge on it during one of Professor Oak’s camp (in which Ash failed to wake up for). Along with his worrisome friend, Koharu, they spotted a Mew while going off course in Oak’s tour around their campsite. It would also be the saving grace of the lost baby Kangaskhan who accidentally fell off a cliff after attempting to play with the Mew. After seeing Mew’s psychic abilities, it was clear for Go that he needed to catch Mew one day. This is the initial goal that Go wanted to set out for when he’s old enough.

After the incident with his Kangaskhan sibling, Pichu had to re-think if he wants to continue being a part of a pack that he doesn’t even properly belong it in the first place. When the herd of Kangaskhan took shelter in cave during heavy rain, Pichu had to make a tough decision and leave his foster family behind while they were asleep because he knew that the mother Kangaskhan would not let go of someone who it sees as a child of her own. Pichu knew that was the only way, but despite his sad decision he was grateful for the happiness they provided for a lone wolf Pokémon that wandered in the wild looking belong somewhere. It was that same happiness that gave Pichu the strength to evolve to the Pikachu we all know today, and found a forever home with a certain tardy boy a couple of years later that they both formed an inseparable friendship.

DECEMBER - The Great Gigantamax in Galar

Of course, you can’t have a new series without showing off a new region?! As our “research fellows” Ash & Go continue their exploration in the Galar region learning more about the Dynamax phenomenon that causes Pokémon to grow bigger in size, they are about to be in for one gigantic dilemma. They had some trouble when they met a bunch of trickster Pokémon in those Nickit and a dirty Scorbunny trying to steal their food, but that wasn’t the last they saw of that Scorbunny. When they took the train to explore the Wild Area, Scorbunny secretly tagged along in hopes to be partners with Go after feeling a connection with the trainer during their first encounter. After MANY attempts of trying get Go’s attention, he finally notices Scorbunny after it kicks a rock to knock down fruit on top of a Snorlax they were observing (that hits Ash’s head first oof). Scorbunny attempts to get caught by Go, but he declined due to his vow for Mew to be his first catch. After the sad rejection, red lights then start to surround the Snorlax that ended up Dynamaxing it to Gigantamax Snorlax! This caused a big road blockage that affects a train line in that area. Ash, Pikachu, Go and Scorbunny decide to team up and move the Snorlax before the next train comes by to avoid a disaster from happening. Ash and Pikachu were able to cut down a big fruit from the Gigantamax Snorlax’s body and pass it on to Go and Scorbunny to make sure he jumps (just like earlier from Scorbunny’s accidental fruit pick) for that fruit in time for the train to pass by without anyone getting hurt. It was a tough task getting all the way up to the belly of beast, but thanks the Double Kick boost Scorbunny gave that big fruit, Snorlax not only moved in time for the next train to stop by, but return back to normal (big) size.

Unfortunately, Scorbunny was also swallowed in that big gulp, but it was a good thing that Snorlax didn’t munch it all the way. After the teamwork Go felt with Scorbunny during all that, he decides to modify his dream a bit and wants Scorbunny to now be his first Pokémon catch. Both are happy to be with one another, and we all know this was going to be the start of wonderful friendship. With this addition to the group, the main cast for the new anime series is now fully-set. Let the true adventures around the Pokémon world begin!

Some honorable mentions…

2019 for PokéAni marked an end of an era, but a start of a new one too! No doubt one of the most impactful years the show has had in the world since the XY&Z arc. Besides the historic Alola League, we also saw the continuation of Brock & Misty’s trip to Alola (not to mention Brock & Olivia’s adorkable interactions together), the class’ crash-course golf lessons with none other than Kahili! Ash catching a rare Meltan that appeared out of nowhere, The Sparkling Trio of Mallow, Lana & Lillie uniting as Alola DrinKyun (’Refreshing Trio: Alola Idols’ in the English dub), Ash challenging Ryuki’s Kantonian Gym, the high-speed Vikavolt race, Mallow’s vision in opening her Pokémon café, Matori’s unexpected visit to the Team Rocket base in Alola, and let’s not for get about the Ultra Guardians finishing up their final missions in capturing the remaining UBs: Pheromosa and Kartana. And honestly, after seeing all of Sun & Moon, can everyone just agree that Kukui is the BEST Pokémon professor?!

Of course, how can I not mention the final episode of Sun & Moon? In what was probably one of the most emotional farewell episodes in the anime’s history. If you don’t have bias from the original goodbye with Brock & Misty in Johto, this would probably be the best one. It was executed perfectly with Ash’s class figuring out what to do in the future with Ash himself not sure what to do moving forward. Naganadel had to return back to its homeworld, the Rockets had to say leave their Alola Pokémon with Bewear as she sends them off one final time, Nebby returns to see Ash one final time, and Lillie decides to search for her father away from Alola after brining Magearna to life. With everyone deciding what to do, Ash heads back home to explore the world (which transitions to the new series) leaving all his Alola Pokémon behind in Kukui’s lab, while Rotom Dex decides to work for the Aether Foundation. The boat scene with Lillie was a good touch on how her character evolved thanks to Ash’s help, and the departing airport scene with Kukui, Burnet, and Ash group hugging was touching. Even Ash teared up as he gets in the air leaving Alola as his friends and Pokémon he left behind wave goodbye. If that wasn’t a good send off for the Sun & Moon series, Mallow’s Shaymin finally achieved its Sky Forme (which have her mother’s eyes...could be a touching symbolism that she was always watching her ;_;) from a Gracidea flower before taking off, AND ON TOP OF THAT, the final shot of the series no less, we find out that Professor Burnet is pregnant. Never in the history of this anime has ever done that to a major character in the supporting cast. The Sun & Moon series continues to break ground as one of the best Pokémon series.

Other than that, we got the new series (which I still wish we had a proper sub-title for -_-) giving us a taste of what to expect in the new Generation VIII era. Our newly appointed research fellows, Ash & Go are at Professor Sakuragi’s Institute helping with his research along with Mimey and Koharu helping out with the household chores. Lugia brought these two together, and are now living under the same roof. And, can we talk about Mimey?! I’m so glad a classic character from this anime is being used as a permanent supporting character for this series. Not to mention that he battled alongside Ash in the Hoenn tournament and won! It’s also refreshing to see updated animation within Kanto where they’re home base is at, and I absolutely cannot wait for them to go back to other regions with this fresh new art style. With Go’s goal to catch every Pokémon there is for him to index, he’s bound to meet Mew again one day! He’s literally every Pokémon games’ protagonist and I’m glad we have a main character like him who actually focuses on catching them all. As for Ash, he’s still our Ash carving his own unique path on his continuing journey to become a Pokémon Master because it’s more than being the strongest trainer and more than just catching Pokémon. I’m going to take his word for it! I don’t know if you noticed, but Go kinda looks up to him a bit due to his experiences in battle. Just look how shy he was just wanting to be his friend. You just gotta love it when they make Ash this mentor-type friend especially now coming off a huge victory in the Alola League becoming a champion.

Overall, the Sun & Moon anime gave us a variety of different set of stories every week leading up to the anticipated Alola League. Everyone had a story to tell building up to the Alola League, and just look at the list of episodes we’ve had this year that went back and forth with characters that get a main focus other than Ash (or even Lillie). Most of these episodes I’m talking about are either development for a Pokémon in their team evolving, or a perfecting a Z-move with their respective Z-Crystals. This shows much the writers care about each main character gets enough screen-time before they’re ready to take on the League with Ash. If you are still thinking on whether or not to continue/finish watching the series if you haven’t yet, I would still recommend to please watch until the end! It’s a really fun ride to sit through it all in my humble opinion, unless you want to just bolt straight into the League episodes only caring about Ash’s story. You do you. As for the new series, it will definitely pick up the pace sooner or later with the initial episodes are setting up to lead into something bigger. If you aren’t hooked in yet, definitely be patient because I’m expecting a lot of good opportunities for them to pull off in this cross-region based format. Sure it isn’t based 100% on the latest games in the franchise Sword & Shield, but that’s what separates the anime and the games. The anime is doing its own thing with an original story, but I’m pretty sure they will mix-in some of the interesting storylines and feature important characters from Sword & Shield every time they revisit Galar because it’s the new region on the block. They should feature/market a lot of episodes from all the new content Galar has. So I would definitely still keep my eyes on the Pocket Monsters series 👀

And there you have it! This post as long as it already is, so I’ll stop here. If you’ve read everything I had to say (maybe a few typos here and there lol), then thank you for your time! Feel free share your own favorite PokéAni moment 2019 with a reblog or a reply if you choose to do so. Thanks so much for an amazing year, and it’s time for us to GO to 2020. More moments await for us, and maybe even some surprises we might see since Ash is returning to previous regions he already visited in the past. See everyone in 2020 for the first full year of the new ‘Pocket Monsters’ series. Let’s go (with Go heh) and have some fun! Yes, I think used the word ‘go’ here too many freakin’ times lol

Happy New Year to all my followers, and the rest of the Pokémon fandom!

If you haven’t seen these yet, and you are new to my blog, check out all the previous year-end PokéAni Rewinds I did in the past: 2016 | 2017 | 2018

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d-stabilize · 4 years

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Thinking about Kiawe and my headcanons around his grandfather's charizard

#pkmn #txt

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ninetales-hellfire · 4 years

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Kiawe’s Full Pokemon Team

this is mostly for anime kiawe, but i could see this being a possible game kiawe team too

1. Turtonator

Ability: Shell Armor

Nature: Jolly

Moves:

Fire Blast

Shell Trap

Dragon Tail

Focus Blast

2. Charizard

Ability: Blaze

Nature: Jolly

Moves:

Flamethrower

Slash

Aerial Ace

Fire Punch

3. Alolan Marowak

Ability: Cursed Body

Nature: Rash

Moves:

Flare Blitz

Shadow Bone

Iron Head

Bonemerang

4. Magmortar

Ability: Flame Body

Nature: Serious

Moves:

Fire Blast

Thunder Punch

Lave Plume

Clear Smog

5. Crawdaunt

Ability: Shell Armor

Nature: Impish

Moves:

Crabhammer

Bubble Beam

Night Slash

Ice Beam

6. Tauros

Ability: Anger Point

Nature: Bold

Moves:

Fire Blast

Outrage

Take Down

Stomping Tantrum

Fun Facts!

-Though he had his grandfather’s Charizard before Turtonator, Kiawe considers Turtonator his official first Pokemon that is 100% his

-Kiawe won’t ever change his Charizard’s moves because that’s what they were before his grandfather died

-He found Magmortar at Wela Volcano as a Magmar, it takes battling very seriously and will make almost anyone its rival-Kiawa’s Crawdaunt is the same one that was fighting Turtonator when they met, it eventually decided it wanted to stay with Kiawe as well and is now best friends with Turtonator and rivals with Kiawe’s Marowak-Tauros was one of Kiawe’s family’s Tauros, but it was too aggressive to be a farm animal and loved battling, so Kiawe caught it as his own

Kiawe has a firium z, flyinium z, groundium z, and dragonium z

#pokemon #kiawe #pokemon kiawe #alola #pokeani #turtonator #charizard #marowak #alolan marowak #magmortar #crawdaunt #tauros #pokemon sumo #sun and moon #pokemon sun and moon

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olivediamonds · 4 years

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Hi do you take emergency requests? My grandfather (step but more of a grandpa than my bio) may be dying this weekend and I can’t go see him because of my pets (I can’t trust my disabled aunt or disabled brother to look after them while I’m gone)? If you do could you do Brock, Kiawe, Milo, and Nessa comforting their s/o? Sorry to bother you

I'm sorry about your grandfather. I hope this at least comforts you.

Brock

He'd hold you close and let you cry

His pokemon would try to cheer you up with funny stunts

Kiawae

He'd try and make you smile with tricks or jokes

If that doesn't work he'll just cuddle with you until you feel better

Milo

He'd try to help keep your mind off things by letting his wooloo cuddle with you

If that doesn't help then he'll insist you rest and will cuddle with you

Nessa

She'd comfort you by cuddling you and whispering comforting things

Her pokemon would try to cheer you up by hugging you and trying to make you laugh because they're wet and they think giving wet hugs is funny

#pokemon imagines #pokemon brock #brock #trial captain kiawe #pokemon kiawe #kiawe #milo #pokemon milo #nessa #pokemon nessa #pokemon swsh #pokemon sword and shield #pokemon sumo #pokemon sun and moon

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crystalelemental · 6 days

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Oh, God, I just had a horrifying thought! What if this year’s anniversary is Charizard-centric because this is the sixth anniversary and Charizard is number 0006 in National Dex order?!? They can make it work, too! Classic Lance and Zard X, Sygna Chase and Zard Y, Sygna Kiawe and his grandfather’s Charizard with a Z-move, and Sygna Sycamore could even get Zard Y instead of Chase if they don’t wanna double up on Kanto! God, that’d be an absolute nightmare!

The only flaw in that reasoning is that there’s not a female character. Whole anniversary events tend to be male dominated but they do many sure to have exactly one girl each time.

#ether-gearhead

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✴️ Kiawe, Reincarnation

A surge of shock truck through his body; shooting open his eyes and rendering all beneath his neck area immobile. During these brief milliseconds, following a helpless groan, rivers of blood ran colder than the corpse he was rendered. Afterwards, his body was shaking- shivering as he took deep, raspy, needless breaths.

This was not new in the slightest, but the freshness of this experience never stales -at least that’s one them of who’s still somewhat “fresh”-. The two beings were astonished, quivering in momentary yet otherworldly pain.At an attempt to sleep, this would always occur; momentary brain death, until whatever object that was jabbed onto his brain automatically reviving what was left of the body. He knew, yet never learned. He was exhausted in every aspect and meaning of the word, but his endeavor to find some form of rest went down the storm drain.

It took most of Kiawe’s willpower to maneuver himself, urge his nerves and muscles to do something, anything; a mess mixing almost every shade of crimson and gray known to man tainted what was left of the once-white sheets. The other being was not acquainted with this state - and, frankly, neither was the trial captain, the original sole inhabitant of these flesh and bones –; his confusion and lingering pain only making Kiawe’s attempt at lifting this mass of sore and agonizing meat and rotting skin much more excruciating.

These bones were meant to fall on the ground, inanimate. These traces of decay belong to the dead and, yet, here he was, defying all unwritten laws of being and nature. Now, there is not a trace of going back, neither he nor his grandfather cannot pass on, all over his stupid mistake and their combined grudges.

Rain poured heavily outside the ward he was in; the one thing coming close to cancelling its sounds out was the static of the television. If the hospital’s attendants took note of the burnt cable, it would be hell for everyone. The repetitive messages, the anthems, people speaking nonstop of that “foolish captain” that he was; it was all too loud and unbearable, hammering on the cranium and pushing tears into a surge. Neither of them were able to take it any longer, and simultaneously snapped.

Minutes passed, and Kiawe managed to place himself (or his body, in better terms) in a sitting position. Well, at least it’s something. His head lulled to his right. This has been the calmest the product of a rather..complicated mutation has been since he awoke, finding not just full chunks of meat and bone gone or already being eaten away, but most of his motor skills, patience, sanity, very sense of self- some were hanging by silver linings at best, the smallest of strings on top of gaping pit, at risk of complete erosion leaving nothing but nullity.

He felt ungodly ill. That was the constant- no, default, state that went for days, it was the norm for the two of them now, whether they found it fit or tried to protest with the best of their split control.

His lips shivered,

“T-hrck-..Ta..pus,”

To describe the scene in words, it could be like… a trance, conscious yet unconscious. The impact, he felt that, and let us just put it in brief; the sensation of everything from the back of the head to tailbone, with everything else following with thanks to his was one of the last things he would never wish to re-experience. Next thing, as all life and functions ceased, as his soul lifted from his body, there was-

nothing.

Not a piercing, blinding light, neither was a cavernous maw of void. All was nullified, nothing but shadows and silhouettes struggling to take form.

Freedom wasn’t what Kiawe would say if given a chance to put it in his own terms, but shackles were no longer there. Within this…vacancy, hazily, he was able to see the outlines of what was going around him, and those living and not- the being on the ground picked up by what he can describe as misshapen speed lines. Time speeding up and slowing down with no indication of what will next.

Soon, after what he soon came to know were days, he felt being brought back to life. Lightning struck from his temple, losing all sensation from legs up. Chills and confusion kept him in place as he yelled for no voice to reply back. He was coming undone.

The last he recalled was something, someone, grabbed what he assumed where his shoulders-

And then he awoke with a surge of new life, going through the nerves and veins of a being that was never meant to be, with it his soul no longer being fit, like a two pieces of separate puzzle forced together with sheer force out of sadistic curiosity or desperation of others around him.

Except, he wasn’t the only one who was dragged from the afterlife, becoming bound to the shape of a preternatural beast physically and mentally.

A pidgey seeking refuge landed on the edge of his window; was it from the weather? Or a larger, more domineering predator seeking replenishment? It chirped quietly and somberly, was it signaling for its little partners? Kiawe, now with control of the eyes, looked at it; or it was him and Pilikia did.

Two consciousnesses, two separate streams of thought each having their own identities and memories, now sharing one mind, one body, and one being. Their memories meshed together, and as did their thoughts- there was no privacy, one’s monolgue became his way with communicating with the other internally without having others to know.

This was not without mention of the split control. Either one of them had the most will to completely maneuver Kiawe as the other would watch, or it was the other. Usually, it was somewhat both- if anyone truly knew of what befell Kiawe aside from what became publicized thanks to his mistakes, they could chalk it up to a grandfather-grandchild bond they once had.

Oh, if only that was the only case surrounding two envy-filled spirits, angered the second they were awakened as one.

The image of the lost pokemon shaking, hanging its head, awaiting for companions that will never arrive, apprehended the trainer’s mind. His emotions and memories came leaking back to him, remembering all those times with his fellow future captains, tutoring the younger trainers of Akala, and.. her, his sweet, darling little sister- oh, how he would dote around her, to protect her and make sure she’s clear of harm’s way. He saw no issue with her embarrassment- their sibling bond was unseverable.

Now look at where he is.

A sob escaped. Mucus and blood leaked, as tears began to fall from his pained tear ducts. If his heart was functioning, the beats would have been almost too painful, but now he has this lump on his throat, as the regrets on his back are threatening to destroy and make what he became undone.

His voice became meek,

“Kiawe…”

The one remaining arm grabbed the other tightly, careful not to touch the area that has been turned to dangling muscles, gore, and bone. Pilikia’s own attempt to provide reaffirmation to Kiawe. His thoughts were visible and readable to him, and vice-versa; all that Kiawe had just reminisced, he saw very well and clearly. It may have its problems from time to time, and now the undead trainer has nobody for support for time being,

but at least the two beings could bring closure to one another, at least for now.

#blankrslate07 #Oneshots;#Kiawe;#heinous au #heinoustuck #HSHM #Pokemon #body horror #gore

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