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Chapter 16 – Just watch

The sterile white walls of the hospital room blurred in Risa's vision as she slowly stirred from her sleep. Her mind felt foggy, and it took a moment for her to register her surroundings. Confusion swirled within her as she tried to piece together the fragmented memories of what had happened.

As consciousness seeped in, pain immediately took its chance to spread an ache throughout her bod...

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Episode 15 - Incompetent little man

“Kellie!” Callahan shouted.

“Uncle Callahan! You’re back!” The little girl sprinted into Callahan’s open arms.

“Whoa there, tiger! You almost tipped me over. You sure became strong in the short time I was away!” Callahan laughed while lifting her up onto his broad shoulders.

Kellie laughed with him, but slowly her laughter fell. Callahan looked at her questiona...

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Chapter 14 – Realization

A traumatized roar reverberated through the cave while Callahan stood amidst the aftermath of his victory, his body trembling from the strain it took to remain afoot.

The once-mighty Onix, battered and slick with blood, roared in a frenzy, its eyes small as it observed the horror around itself. For a moment, Callahan looked up at the towering creature, afraid that it woul...

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Episode 13 - Drop your morals, dude

Rules Governing Pokemon Battles

Art. 7

  1. In a Pokémon battle, the use of weaponry or other objects brought from outside is strictly prohibited.
  2. Any Pokémon found to be using unauthorized weapons during a battle may be disqualified, and the trainer may be subject to penalties or fines.

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I've been around - Outline

Prologue
Fula Region arc: ch 1 - 8

Ironclad Saga
Emberpeak arc: ch 9 - 18
Underhaven arc: ch 19 - 23
Greenhaven arc: ch 24 - 29
On the road: ch 30 - 32
Ironclad arc part one: ch 33 - 35
I've Seen Hell flashback: ch 36 -39
Ironclad arc part two: ch 40 - 46

D-laitini
D-laitini arc: ch 47 - 59

E...

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Episode 12 – Reality check

I’ve Been Around

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Episode twelve – Reality check

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The silence that stretched on was deafening.

From where he was lying, he looked up at the huge leader casting his shadow over him, his mere presence enough to send shivers down his neck.

Although their situation was ver...

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Episode 11 – Infiltration

Badge verification

Article 5

  1. In the event that any of the presented badges is found to be counterfeit or falsified during the authenticity check, the following measures shall be taken:
  2. All badges, regardless of their authenticity, shall be confiscated from the trainer.
  3. The offending tra...

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Episode 10 - Bandits

Badge verification
Article 4

  1. Prior to being granted entry into the Champion’s League, each trainer's badges shall undergo a thorough examination to verify their legitimacy and authenticity.
  2. The verification process shall be conducted by authorized officials designated by the governing body overse...

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Episode 9 - The final day of peace

Entry requirements

Article 3

  1. In order to qualify for participation in the Champion’s League, every trainer is required to possess all seven badges associated with their respective region's gym leaders.

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Episode 8 - The end of the prologue

Accidental Death of a Pokemon during a Battle
Article 14

  1. In the event that a Pokémon dies, whether by accident or on purpose, during a battle, the battle will be immediately stopped and declared a draw.
  2. The trainers of the affected Pokémon will be required to report the incident to the Pokémon League and...

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On what site did you read "I've been around?"

Hi everyone,

From which site did you arrive at this cosy hub of ours?

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Episode 7 - Rock Throw

Article 3: Regulation of Performance-Enhancing Items

3.1. The use of performance-enhancing items or drugs in Pokémon battles is strictly prohibited.

3.2. Trainers may only use items that are approved by the Pokémon League and that do not pose a threat to the health or safety of the Pokémon.

3.3. Random drug testing may be conducted to ensure c...

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Episode 6 - The silver peaks, and the history of the Lumina region!

Performance-Enhancing Items

Article 12

  1. The use of performance-enhancing items or drugs in Pokémon battles is strictly prohibited.
  2. Trainers may only use items that are approved by the Pokémon League and that do not pose a threat to the health or safety of the Pokémon. Any other items may not be used. View Post

Episode 5 - Trainers on the road, and their first night outdoors

Rules to Win a Pokémon Battle

Article 10

  1. Each battle starts when the obligatory countdown reaches ‘Go!’
  2. Each Pokémon battle has a maximum duration of fifteen minutes.

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Episode 4 - Making my way any way that I can!

Article 14: Rules to Win a Gym Battle

14.1. In a gym battle, the winner is determined by the rules established by the gym leader and approved by the Pokémon League.

14.2. Each gym may establish different types of battles, such as single battles, double battles, or triple battles, each with its own specific rules.

14.3. The rules for winning a gy...

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Episode 3 - If we don't rise, we fall

Pokémon Switching Time Limit

Article 11

  1. Trainers engaged in official Pokémon battles, competitions, and events shall be granted a period of five seconds to switch out a Pokémon and send in a new one, commencing from the moment the decision to switch is made.
  2. Should a trainer fail to send out a new Pok...

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Episode 2 - The Liar and the Delinquent! (part 2)

The screams of the people on the rollercoaster were audible far away from the festival.

Risa eyed over her shoulder to see the tiny red speckle of a rollercoaster cart soaring down the track before it disappeared behind the numerous white buildings. Her nose quickly caught the stench wafting from her backpack, so she quickly angled it back towards the Yamper panting in her arms.

It ...

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Episode 1 - The Liar and the Delinquent! (Free preview)

A guttural cry forced its way out of Callahan's throat, echoing against the cave walls. His ribs painfully shifted over each other as the Onix held him in a crushing grasp with its tail. Callahan could taste the hot, coppery tang of blood on his tongue. Everything seemed enveloped in a haze. All sounds were far away as darkness beckoned him at the sides of his vision.

He coughed, blood s...

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Writing Style Guidelines

Hi everyone,

I would like to present you with the grammar and spelling rules I'll be following as I write this story. Here we go~! ♫Metapod, Marowak, Kakuna, Clefairy. Dodrio, Seadra, Vileplume, Krabby--

  1. Capitalization of Pokémon Names and Species
    I’ll be using the esteemed 'Bulbapedia method' for capitalizing all Pokémon names and their cor...

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Wallpapers: I've been around

Hi everyone,

I wanted to share some wallpapers I created using Gimp for the story "I've been around."
I've made some for PC and mobile. Just right-click the image and save it.

I hope you like them!

Warm wishes,
Sidiko

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