The New Normal – 12-18 – INTERLUDE – POKENET REACTIONS
[THE FALL OF AGATHA! THE LAST OF THE ELITE FOUR’S OLD GUARD GOES DOWN! KAREN TO ASCEND TO THE ELITE FOUR!] by the Indigo Post
[Pictures of Karen and Agatha’s battle] [Picture of Agatha’s ‘huge’ Gengar vs Karen’s Tyranitar]
Karen has won! She has done it, surpassing her mentor in a nail-bi...
2024-12-02 12:00:11 +0000 UTC View PostThe New Normal – 12-17 – New Foundations
With my battle against Dorothy over, I made sure they didn’t need me for anything else before I promptly headed home to check out Winston’s new evolution and to test out his new capabilities now that he was a Lickilicky.
But more than that, I wanted to get a head start on quashing any signs of overconfidence and arrog...
2024-11-29 12:00:12 +0000 UTC View PostThe New Normal – 12-16 – Interlude – Proton
He was at the top of the Galactic Company building, having been invited in by Cyrus to aid in the disposal of everything within Galactic Building, wiping the state completely clean as they prepared to start a new stage of their plans.
As he stood so high up, the view below him was everything he could ha...
2024-11-27 12:00:12 +0000 UTC View PostA.N. Apologies for the double post, but thanks to PlasmaticPi for the suggestions on a few corrections I could make to the chapter. The chapter has been edited accordingly, and I hope this version is better. Thanks!
The New Normal – 12-16 – The New Gym
Turns out that Cynthia’s and Karen’s mutual hangout session went really well. I briefly sp...
2024-11-25 12:00:11 +0000 UTC View PostThe New Normal – 12-15 – Mending Bridges
Spending time around the orphanage was eye-opening, and a little melancholic. However, I could tell that Karen had managed to achieve what she hoped to accomplish – and that was bringing the rest of the Elite Four onto her side for her future proposals.
Like her, I too wished that things would improve for these unfortun...
2024-11-22 12:00:15 +0000 UTC View PostThe New Normal – 12-14 – Interlude – Roark
Roark had always been a huge fan of archaeology and geology. It had practically been his whole childhood, and that passion for it never left him even as he grew older and took on more responsibilities.
It was the one thing of interest that he still shared with his father – difficult as he was to deal with sometimes ...
2024-11-20 12:00:09 +0000 UTC View PostThe New Normal – 12-14 – Beginnings
It was a little weird being in a Committee meeting that didn’t have Agatha in it. I mean, she wasn’t always present at these meetings anyways, but when she was here, her snide and sarcastic comments were just an integral part of these meetings.
It was always amusing to watch how she dismissive she could be of the other Com...
2024-11-18 12:00:11 +0000 UTC View PostThe New Normal – 12-13 – The Change of the Guard
“…And so marks the end of an era.” I heard Lorelei mutter quietly, “The last of the old guard is finally retiring.”
There was a moment of silence at that, as we all paid our respects to the departure of Agatha’s calibre. Like her or hate her, she had been a vital element of our leadership for decades, ...
2024-11-15 12:00:15 +0000 UTC View PostThe New Normal – 12-12 – Interlude – Agatha
She had considered herself as someone who would never let herself be overcome with emotion and maintain a firm rationality to focus on what was important. However, as her final Gengar went down to Karen’s Tyranitar – for the first time in a long while, she merely stood there blankly as she stared at her apprentice.
... 2024-11-13 12:00:12 +0000 UTC View PostThe New Normal – 12-12 – Rise of Darkness
While the match was even at 3-3, the momentum had been completely swept out from under Karen’s legs with the knockout of her Weavile, which was also her fastest attacker and the best Pokémon to use to catch up with Agatha’s agile team of Ghosts.
Karen still looked a bit rattled at her Weavile’s unexpected defeat a...
2024-11-11 12:00:12 +0000 UTC View PostThe New Normal – 12-11 – Teacher Vs Student
Today was finally the day. The day where the teacher would fight against the student. The day where Agatha and Karen were finally about to have their battle.
It was time to see if the student had managed to surpass their teacher.
Us Elite Four members, and the delegation from Sinnoh, were promptly shuffled to the...
2024-11-08 12:00:10 +0000 UTC View PostThe New Normal – 12-10 – Interlude – Pokenet Reactions
[ELITE FOUR WILL DEFEATED! KOGA WINS AND BECOMES THE NEWEST MEMBER OF THE ELITE FOUR!] By the Indigo Post
[Pictures of the battle between Koga and Will] [Pictures of Koga winning]
In a narrow and nail-bitingly close victory for Koga, he has managed to claim the position of Elite Four as he defeats th...
2024-11-06 12:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostThe New Normal – 12-10 – Evolution
As unfortunate as it was, my date with Cynthia had to come to an end. As usual, her duties cruelly called her away from me, and she was forced to obey, depriving us of our dinner together.
Dramatics aside, I returned home with a smile on my face – I was happy to see that Cynthia had enjoyed her time as we toured Indigo, as I ...
2024-11-04 12:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostThe New Normal – 12-9 – The Tour
Of course, just because Cynthia had ‘a bit of free time’ didn’t mean that she was actually free for the whole day – far from it. Despite her best efforts to adjust her scheduling, there were still plenty of interviews and meetings that she couldn’t really wriggle out of as Champion.
Still, I told her that I wanted to ta...
2024-11-01 12:00:20 +0000 UTC View PostThe New Normal – 12-8 – Interlude – Brock
The new Kabuto that Karen got him was currently splayed out across the grass of their training fields, looking very cute as it struggled to flip itself off of its back.
“I thought fossil Pokémon would be more intimidating.” Forrest said from next to him.
“Oh who cares?!” Yolanda giggled, carefully rubbin...
2024-10-30 11:30:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe New Normal – 12-8 – Battle of Starters
As I expected, Lucian finished off his final battle in this impromptu showmatch by defeating Samson 2-0 – his Alakazam proving superior over Samson’s and earning the Elite Four a convincing victory. Still, considering the rare but excited expression on Sabrina’s face, I knew that Samson’s performance was well done. He...
2024-10-28 12:00:13 +0000 UTC View PostThe New Normal – 12-7 – Psychic Showdown
Even though our conversation was cut short by her having to return to her usual duties, I was glad that we had a plan of action sorted out for how we would overcome the current barriers in our relationship going forwards.
We had cleared the air, and I felt that it made our relationship all the more stronger for it.
...
2024-10-25 10:30:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe New Normal – 12-6 – Interlude – Proton
The bitch wasn’t here. She was on some ‘diplomatic visit’ to Indigo, but Proton knew a holiday when he saw one. She was probably just pining for her boyfriend and wanted an excuse to get out of the region.
He could relate to that last part. Sinnoh was too fucking cold and miserable.
Regardless, he had thou...
2024-10-23 11:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostThe New Normal – 12-6 – Thinking of the Future
With my newly caught Winston, the brave little shiny Lickitung, I returned back to the surface and headed straight home.
I wanted to rest, but I felt that it was better to properly introduce the latest addition to the rest of the team before doing anything else. While I knew my veterans wouldn’t have any issues ad...
2024-10-21 11:00:09 +0000 UTC View PostThe New Normal – 12-5 – Visitors from Sinnoh
A few days had passed since Will’s appointment as the newest Gym Leader of Goldenrod and Koga’s ascension into the Elite Four, and things were smoothly sailing along. Koga already had a long-time established reputation as a Gym Leader, and thus it wasn’t difficult for many to accept him as an Elite Four member. Likewi...
2024-10-18 11:00:10 +0000 UTC View PostThe New Normal – 12-4 – Interlude – Will & Janine
(Will POV)
Making sure that his appearance was as immaculate as ever, he confidently strode into the Goldenrod Gym – the first time that he had done so in many years. The last time he was here, he had fought the Gym Leader as a fresh-faced and naïve challenger, and now he was the Gym Leader.
... 2024-10-16 11:00:09 +0000 UTC View PostThe New Normal – 12-4 – A Willing Departure
“…So that’s that then.” Lorelei muttered aloud as Will’s final Pokémon went down. “He’s lost.”
“A good fight; he did not lose shamefully.” Lance nodded, “His comeback was most magnificent. He should be proud regardless.”
“Hm, that’s true, though its still cold comfort.” Lorelei poin...
2024-10-14 11:00:12 +0000 UTC View PostThe New Normal – 12-3 – A Grand Finale
“It is time! Show them your power, Xatu!”
It was finally here. Will’s prized starter took to the skies, serenely swooping around in the air with powerful flaps of its decorated wings. Without even a moment’s delay, both a Reflect and Light Screen shimmered into existence around Xatu, and a pink bubble of protective ...
2024-10-11 11:00:10 +0000 UTC View PostThe New Normal – 12-2 – Interlude – Will & Koga
(Will POV)
He withdrew his Slowking with a slight hint of reluctance in his heart, but one that he was quick to force away.
It was not his Pokémon’s fault that they had now found themselves on the backfoot. That responsibility solely lay with him.
Despite all his preparations, it seems...
2024-10-09 11:00:10 +0000 UTC View PostThe New Normal – 12-2 – A Grand Show
Despite having recently just been here when we watched Karen stomping over Vettel to win the Indigo Conference, we were here again in the VIP booth overseeing the main arena of the Indigo Plateau as all of us got ready for the upcoming battle between Koga and Will.
While other events may have overshadowed this battle for some...
2024-10-07 11:00:10 +0000 UTC View PostThe New Normal – 12-1 – Incoming
To my lack of surprise, Indigo was buzzing with conversations and discussions about the recent events that had taken place.
The topic that was discussed the most was Karen’s victory in the Indigo Conference; both her victory and her subsequent announcement of her challenge against Agatha. Despite her on-paper score being a 6-4 ...
2024-10-04 11:00:14 +0000 UTC View PostThe New Normal – 11-20 – Interlude – Blaine
It had been a long time since he was last here, but he felt that it was about time that he visited his long-time friend.
“Blaine, I was surprised when you told me you wanted to meet.” Giovanni greeted him as he walked into his office, “What finds you here?”
“Not sure.” He admitted, “I just thought...
2024-10-02 09:45:00 +0000 UTC View PostThe New Normal – 11-20 – Pokenet Interlude
[A NEW CRISIS AWAKENS IN INDIGO AS THE CINNABAR VOLCANO ERUPTS! MASS EVACUATION OF THE ISLAND AS LAVA FLOODS OVER EVERYTHING!] By The Indigo Post.
[Pictures of the lava flowing out of the Cinnabar Volcano]
A state of emergency was announced today by Champion Lance following the surprising eruption of the Cinnabar ...
2024-09-30 11:00:13 +0000 UTC View PostThe New Normal – 11-19 – A Dark Victory
After everything, the time had finally come as the finals of the Indigo Conference came rolling around.
Attendance was basically mandatory for such a notable event, so all of the Elite Four, and Lance, found ourselves in the VIP room as we waited for the battle to begin. That included Lorelei as well, as she had recently r...
2024-09-27 11:00:18 +0000 UTC View PostThe New Normal – 11-18 – Interlude – Will
He knew that he should be training right now, but he really needed a break from his brainstorming. Trying to make a plan for his upcoming challenge against Koga was one thing, but to also try to come up with something to handle the very likely challenge from Karen at the same time was headache inducing.
It didn’t hel...
2024-09-25 10:00:18 +0000 UTC View Post