Wisps of Thought

My brain is full of too many story ideas, whether it be fanfiction or original snippets. Here's where I collect the some of the pieces and store them. Be prepared. CURRENT PROJECT: Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Game Commentary

[chebbites]

The thing I really don’t understand about Yu-Gi-Oh! is why, when searching for holographic technology for playing Duel Monsters, that we went with first massive Duel areas located only on some island, an amusement park, and gaming companies and were otherwise completely impractical, then a more portable thing that you wore on your wrist to create a small-scale dueling arena where you stood, then freaking motorcycles, when there was Siegfried von Schroeder’s design for a miniaturized tabletop version that you could literally set up on any surface. 

I’m telling you. Siegfried is one of the most under appreciated characters.

[imaginationstarie13]

From what I remember, the model Siegfried developed had a whole glass box/room around the table. The box around the table helped create the projections.

The model that Siegfried creates in the anime is, essentially, the same one that Kaiba created and used in Season 0, and was used in the manga up until the Duel Disk was created. And what was left for the anime was Kaiba's ego making everything unnecessarily huge.

(I agree that Siegfried is underappreciated. I wish the whole arc was developed more, because it wasn't "world is going to end" drama and kinda gave characters breathing room before Siegfried went full out evil.

Also, his deck is really pretty.)

[imaginationstarie13]

Don't think I didn't notice you liking something tagged "dual destinies" and "spoilers". Shame on you Lauren

It came up on my dash and it was funny. :P

[imaginationstarie13]

I really hate not updating, but real life keeps swamping me with stuff.Combined with the fact that the next set of recorded notes are really long, I have’t been able to type much. I’m hoping this changes soon, but until then sit tight!

[imaginationstarie13]

De-Tour de Hoenn: “Extinct” Pokémon Invasion

Well, I know that I wasn’t going to do anything that I was “supposed” to do as dictated by the adults in my life. But at the same time, I really want to see all these new Pokémon that invaded Hoenn. Even if Professor Birch basically claims that they were “extinct.”

Where to start…? Well, I guess there’s no place like home. Or, at least, near the house that Mom lives in. Huh, now that I think about it, I don’t think I ever stayed in my room long enough to even consider it a place that I live in. Then again, I don’t want to be the one to explain to Mom that my place of residence is my Super-Secret Base…

I’m just going to go through this grass. Over. And over. And over. And are we actually sure that there are any new Pokémon?

Hey, the DexNav is reacting to something! And it doesn’t seem like I ever saw this Pokémon before…

It’s a Lillipup! Aw, how cute! I have a Pokéball with your name on it, little buddy! Now if you can just… go… in… There! New friend!

I wonder what else is out there? I guess I wouldn’t mind doing a quick run around of the routes in Hoenn…

North of Rustburo seems like a good place to start. Just going to wander around until I hopefully run into –

Is that an Eevee?

And now I’m just spending my day catching a bunch of Eevees. Well, I guess that’s how life goes. Let me make a trip to the Pokémon Center, start making the next chain with the PokéDex and…

Is that – Is that a Shiny Eevee? Get. In. The. Pokéball. Now. Please?

There we go! Aw, who’s going to confuse some poor regular Trainer with your cuteness and odd color fur? You are! Yes you are!

Invasion of “extinct” Pokémon in Hoenn? Totally gets this ten year old trainer’s approval!

(In case anyone cares, Eevee is now a Shiny Sylveon.)

[imaginationstarie13]

Diancie! Oh, and Henchmen

I’m just going to make a quick detour to the Pokémon Center. Hello, Miss Lady in Blue! You say that there’s a gift for me? And it’s a Pokémon called Diancie? Wow, that’s really sweet. And it looks so pretty!

Gotta love it when one gets a Mystery Gift.

Time to head out and – Wait. Shit. I left something in the PC. Hold on.

Lemme me just go and then… suddenly stop because these two guys stalked me in. Uh… Hi?

Wow, that is a ridiculously thick accent Mr. Gentleman sir! Thank goodness the foreign words you’re throwing in there sound close enough to what I understand. And – Why do you have a Black Belt with you? Is this some kind of robbery? Because I’ll have you know I can kick ass, with or without bubblegum.

Huh, the Black Belt is more polite than the Gentleman. He even called me young mistress! And he apologized! Although, I still would really like that introduction… No? Fine. What do you people want?

Yes, I did get a Diancie. There was a lady here like, a minute ago, giving it away. Do you guys not get Mystery Gifts?

And now the Gentleman is rambling on. With foreign words thrown in. And with a heavy accent. I think it’s safe to say I can ignore him.

Oh, great. Now the Black Belt is joining in and – Wait a sec. Diancie isn’t completely symmetrical, dumbass! It has pink rock showing out of its one side. See? Nope. You people are still ignoring me. Goodie.

Diancie Mega Evolves? First I’ve heard of it. I would check my bag to see if I had the Mega Stone, but you two just keep talking and talking…

Somehow you two obtained the Diancite? The world seems to be favoring fools and annoying people as of late. I shouldn’t be surprised. And you two could have gotten Diancie a few minutes ago if you saw that lady. Maybe that’s just more signs of your incompetence?

…wait, you want my Diancie? Hell fucking no! And no, repeating the question is not cute nor does it make me any less willing to kick your asses. Although you’re use of the word “persuade” makes me think fists are involved…

And now a little runt entered. Fine. I will be happy to kick your collective asses – You’re their “young master”?!

Yeah kid, I’m sorry they’ve been bugging me too.

If you two henchmen have any brains, you would realize that getting him a Diancie or a “big tough Pokémon” that he’s interested in now is a bad idea, right? Because he’s a kid. Kids change their minds a lot. Believe me, I know this and I’m ten. Apparently.

…you’re giving me the Diancite? Sweet!

Wow, kid. Your vocabulary makes me want to cry a little. Especially when you have these two as henchmen. They at least have a decent vocabulary.

I guess I’ll… “roll my way through battles and stroll away with victories.” Sure, why not.

Now that those goof ball have left, let’s pretend that the conversation never happened. And all the people in the Pokémon Center can get back to turning in place. Got it everyone? Good.

Now to kick ass with Diancie!

(General PSA: If you don’t know/have been living under a rock (slight pun intended), Diancie is being given out for free for ORAS from now until July 27, 2015! Go to the opening menu of the game, Mystery Gift -> Receive Gift -> Get Via Internet and then your own Miss Lady in Blue will come with a Diancie to a Pokémon Center near you.)

[imaginationstarie13]

De-Tour de Hoenn: Mirage Spots

So, that mysterious red sparkle in the sky is totally calling out to me. That means the obvious thing to do is go over there and check it out and hope that it doesn’t kill me. Sounds easy enough.

Let’s go, Latias!

Hey, there’s a bit of land right there! It doesn’t look dangerous. It actually feels… dreamlike? Weird. Well, according to my trusty PokéNav, we are… in a place that it cannot recognize at all. Lousy cell signal ruins everything.

Huh, this island is rather mysterious. There’s some grass here. And ooooh, that’s not a Pokémon you see every day. And look at all these Pokéballs that I happen to carry around.

Come on, little buddies! I just want to bring you to a place that isn’t dreamlike. Wouldn’t that be cool?

Sweet! I have a whole lot of new Pokémon! But it’s almost midnight, and I think my team needs healing. Let’s go Latias!

Team healed, have nothing to do, and it’s one in the morning… Okay, screw curfews. I want to go back!

Hey, where did the red sparkle go? I’m sure that the island was there…? Or was it closer? Huh. If it weren’t for the new buddies, I would think that it was a dream.

That’s a new red sparkle over there, too. I don’t think it was there yesterday… Let’s go check, Latias.

This island is kinda bare. There’s nothing in here except that… big floating ring. Right there. Just floating. Huh.

The smart thing to do would be to back away and pretend that nothing ever happened. Or I could just put my hand through and see if I bring on the next apocalypse. And really, the worst thing would be giving Hoenn another apocalypse after they left me to deal with the last one.

AAAAHHH!

Okay, into a pocket dimension I go. And another ring is appearing and – Is that a Cresselia? Holy Ho-oh, I think it is.

Hey, Cresselia! I have some really nice Pokéballs with your name on it!

Wow! Ignoring the fact that these places seems to disappear and erase my memory of their location, I think this is awesome! (Although, honestly, the fact that they seem to erase my memory is a little creepy… Ah well.)

[imaginationstarie13]

De-Tour de Hoenn: Soaring

So my choices are to either listen to the adults in my life and fight the Pokémon League and complete the Pokédex, or I can just not do any of that and enjoy myself for a while. Wow, and here I thought I was about to make a tough decision!

Hm… Guess I better try this Eon Flute first. If I’m going to be exploring Hoenn, I need to know my traveling options.

…and of course Steven didn’t leave an instruction manual. Fucking figures.

Guess I’ll just play random notes and see what happens? That sounds like a brilliant idea. I’ll just do this and –

Latias! Oh, sweetie – Wait a sec! Put me down!

I think that makes it twice that I was kidnapped by an Eon Pokémon. To be fair, this could be worse.

Wait a second, what are you – Can you really Mega-Evolve while in midair? That is cool and freaky at the same time. Also seems really dangerous, but I guess at this point it’s the acceptable kind of danger.

Hey, the view up here is magical! I can see all of Hoenn, and it all looks so pretty and small. And that’s our house! Hi Mom!

Hey, I can land anywhere with you, couldn’t I? Let’s stop over here – No, I meant over here – No, Latias, that’s not what I wanted… Oh well. I guess we are forever doomed to land next to route signs.

Let’s get back up in the air, sweetie. May as well flaunt it to Dad –

Hey, is that a red glowing thing in the sky? We should totally check it out! Can you go faster –

AAAAHHHH! Note to self: “faster” means “barrel roll.” If Steven had given me a fucking instructions manual, this wouldn’t be a problem.

[imaginationstarie13]

Are You Sure You Qualify as a Professor?

Eight Gym Badges? Done. Ready to kick more ass? Ready.

Left Wallace’s presence yet? *sighs* I wish.

So, most Trainers with eight Badges challenge the Pokémon League next? You have statistics to back that up, Mr. Wallace? Although if Wally is the only other Trainer in Hoenn that could get all the Badges I guess it’s technically true…

I could also complete my Pokédex? Oh yeah, that’s a thing I should do isn’t it? Well, according to the “rumors on the wind” – Wait. Is that like a new app on the PokéNav? Social media?

Anyways, what were you saying Mr. Wallace?

Professor Birch has a more powerful Pokédex? Sweet! Gotta go, bye Mr. Wallace, hope I don’t have to see you again!

First stop, Mom! Because she’s the best parent in the whole wide world! She heals me and loves me and doesn’t fail like a certain father figure…

Speaking of adults, I guess I better see Professor Birch now, huh.

Hi Professor! So after I resolved the – Did you just call the water apocalypse a “kerfluffle”? Really? Is this where Brendan gets his ability to not understand the seriousness of situations from? Also, it has been established that the “super-ancient Pokémon” was Kyogre. So we can all stop calling it “the super-ancient Pokémon.” It has a name, after all.

New Pokémon in Hoenn? That’s actually pretty sweet! I think I actually saw some of them earlier too! And –

Wait a sec. You, Professor Birch, keep saying that these Pokémon resided in Hoenn thousands of years ago. You are implying that they should be extinct. Are you aware that most of these Pokémon can be found in other regions? As in, continents you can travel to today?

No, these Pokémon are not “never before seen”! They have been seen! People still have them today! Are you even listening to me?! How the fuck are you a Pokémon professor?!

And you already update the Pokédex. For all of these new Pokémon that are showing up in Hoenn. The ones that you have been implying should be extinct. As in dead.

Well, now I understand where Brendan gets it from. Next thing I know you’ll be telling me the water apocalypse was good for the environment –

Oh, wait. You just did. I keep forgetting that adults in Hoenn display a level of astounding stupidity…

[imaginationstarie13]

Going to say right now that I can't update tonight. There is a friend over and we decided that making pizza is a thing. Tasty thing at that.

[imaginationstarie13]

Gym #8: The Rain Badge (Featuring Sex Appeal– I Mean Wallace)

Might as well do the thing that I actually care about. Time to kick the Gym Leader’s ass!

Well, I have to admit that this place is really pretty. Now if Wallace would only update his fashion to look as nice as this...

And the nice stalker man who seems to only live in Gyms is saying walk over each ice tile only one. Alright? Is that some kind of ritual? Well, let me give it a shot...

Holy Ho-oh. The ice breaks when you step on it. Guess that means no stepping on the same tile twice. And hey, the stairway opens up when I step on all the pieces! That's kinda cool! I mean, it totally breaks physics, but it's cool!

Through the second floor... Now to the third... Huh. There are only two Trainers here. Does this Gym just not have a lot of Trainers? Oh well. Guess that means Wallace isn't as popular as everyone made him out to be –

AAAAHHHHH!

OW! So that's what happens when I step on a tile twice. It breaks, I fall into the basement, and I... discover that there are a bunch of female Trainers down here. To repeat: Wallace keeps a bunch of female Trainers. Who all adore him. In his basement.

And here I thought that the water apocalypse was a nightmare...

Now that I've kicked their collective asses, time to try this death trap again. If I go this way... And here... There!

Hi Mr. Wallace! Has anyone told you that your gym is a hazard? And that it's really really creepy that you have women in your basement?

Wait, what do you mean "our upcoming battle will make it clear" of what I did at the Cave of Origins? Last I checked, I clearly saved the world from watery doom – Wait, wait. Stop posing! This isn't a dramatics battle! You and Lisia can probably compete against each other with posing. I, however, want a damn battle.

That was unsurprisingly fast. What is with the underwhelming Gym Leaders?

You realized my “authenticity as a Pokémon Trainer”? Wait a second. I went to the core of Hoenn, saved your sorry asses from the water apocalypse, and only now are you recognizing my “authenticity” as a Pokémon trainer?! I had to face a fucking Primal Kyogre! Fuck you!

I don’t want your fucking Rain Badge anymore. Even though it does look really pretty… Alright, fuck, fine.

Whatever you’re going to give me to “remember this battle,” I don’t want it. I – Okay, fine, I’ll take the HM! Just stop posing!

Ho-oh, why did I save any of you people?

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Tour de Sootopolis

Huh. I never actually got a chance to look around this place. To be fair, I was dealing with adults and a water apocalypse. Ah well. Time to get exploring!

This tree here is really cool. Although I swear to Ho-oh it was bare before… Maybe it’s a special variety that needs life-threatening water? It would seem to fit the characteristics of Hoenn…

Hm. So, according to the local lore, this place was formed by a meteor. That’s actually rather neat. One woman is even saying that it seems like the crater was made to keep something in! Too bad that has already been disproved by the fact that Kyogre pretty much broke in and unleashed power here. Just saying.

Hey, here’s a little girl walking around. What’s your name? Kiri? And you’re just giving me Berries because you’re super sweet? D’aaah. You are now my favoritest person here!

Time to do what I do best; barge into people’s houses and talk to them. Hey mister! You have a TM for Brick Break? And Brick Break has a terrifying power that you refuse to explain to me in any way, shape, or form? Huh. Sounds dangerous. I’ll be sure to use it in battle then!

And over in this house we have… two weirdos who are comparing the cuteness of Shroomish and Barboach. And they want me to be the one to bring them the Pokémon to prove the other wrong. You Ho-oh damned lazy people…

Overall? I cannot blame Kyogre for wanting to wipe this city out. In fact, we can finish that goal… No, wait. Dad’s brainwashing is telling me that I can’t use a certain item in a certain place. Thanks a bunch, Dad.

[imaginationstarie13]

How to Stop a Water Apocalypse, Bonus Step

A Guide by The Reluctant Ten Year Old Trainer

Bonus Step: Look pretty, get talked at, and received items

Well, the world is safe from the water apocalypse. Go me! I should throw myself a party. And none of you jackasses are invited. That’s what happens when you all start a water apocalypse.

Hey, bad guys! I’m talking to you! Yes, even you Mr. Maxie. You probably did something to help this along, so I am blaming you preemptively.

Oh, I’m sorry. Am I interrupting a moment between you and Mr. I-Can-Totally-Control-the-Water-Apocalypse over there? Oh Ho-oh, you two actually are having a moment. I need an adult! And no, Steven, you don’t count.

Well, Maxie seems like he wants to compromise. And Archie… still wants a Pokémon ruled world. I mean, good for him and all. But we only just fixed his latest attempt to achieving his dreams. I think we can hold off for at least a few hours.

No. No no no. Shelly, do not encourage him. It’s cute to hold onto one’s dreams. But do you really trust him? Because last time you trusted him, he started a water apocalypse. And most people who start apocalypses of any kind develop regret and want forgiveness. And– Nope. You did it. You just pledged your support to this guy. Oh my Ho-oh.

Oh great. Now Maxie wants to talk to me.

Yes, adults have a responsibility. Did any of you take it up? Or did you all just leave it to the ten year old? Because I think that I was the one today who made the world a better place for everyone. As in, I made sure the world is still fucking standing. And don’t you dare start philosophizing! I get enough of that mumbo-jumbo from the silver haired jackass behind me!

Mr. Archie, I swear to Ho-oh if you start doing the same – Wait. You’re giving me something? You're – You’re giving me the Blue Orb?! Just to establish, this is the same thing that started this whole mess, right? Right. Good. Great. You trust me to control Kyogre’s Primal Reversion and not start an apocalypse. Sure.

Bye Team Incompetent and Team I’m-99%-Sure-You’re-Evil! If I ever see any of you losers again, I’m setting Kyogre on you!

Steven, that was not an invitation for you to start philosophizing– And why am I even bothering? It’s not like you ever passed up a chance to torture me. Yeah, Steven, Hoenn probably did change. Because apocalypse. Ho-oh, it’s like I have to remind you people that we all almost died back there…

Oh, yeah. Thanks for reminding me that the Gym Leader of this city wears sex appeal and little else. And excuse you, I passed Wallace's level a long time ago. Did you forget that I was the one who had to deal with Kyogre?

You have an Eon Flute for me, you say? And it’s one of your favorite items? Is it like how the Blazikenite is one of your favorite stones, even though I bet you don’t even have a Blaziken? And no, I really really hope this is the last time I will ever see you. Ever.

Wait, Brendan is still here? Shit. Steven! You forgot something! Damn it, he’s already gone.

“We” can relax, Brendan? Last I checked, I was the only one who actually did anything. You don’t even have a single Badge for Ho-oh’s sake! And for the last fucking time, I am not your buddy!

Welp, I am officially sick of humanity. Time to spend some time with my Pokémon. Hey, Kyogre, you want to hold this Blue Orb? Yes you do. Ah, you sweet– AAH! Stop remaking the apocalypse! Bad Primal Kyogre! Bad!

[queennorthway-blog]

wait wait so youre telling me in america you need 59% on a test to even PASS it and you’re all expected to get A’s which is like 96% then??? how do you survive guys how

[dragon-zena]

we dont

[peachykeena]

Wait this concerns me, what is passing in other countries? And what are they expected to get?

[fed-durst]

AHHH MAN YOU AMERICANS ACTUALLY HAVE TO *TRY* IN SCHOOL, PFFT I CAN BE AVERAGE AND GET AVERAGE CREDIT HERE IN FOREIGNLANDISTAN

[allamericankindofguy]

Europe, where mediocrity is the standard.

[queentiffy]

I don’t know what school y'all are going to but we need a 70% to pass a test here lol….

[imaginationstarie13]

When I went abroad (American going to Scotland), it was explained that professors grade with completely different mindsets. In America, the general thought is the everyone starts with full credit and you lose points go things you did wrong. In Scotland (possibly more parts of Europe but not sure), it's everyone starts with 0 points and you get points for doing things right.

They had to explain this because we were going to get 60s and 70s in our classes abroad. For most Americans, that is barely passing. But that's normal in Scotland's grading system. Those grades transfer to a B (give or take) in America.

In Scotland, 40 was passing. From myself schools, I need at least a 65.

[imaginationstarie13]

It's a slight bit ridiculous when my Pokémon catch the Pokérus before I can catch a Shiny Ralts. (It has been at least 5 chains since I've started.) (Will also start the commentary again soon. Just typing a lot of it out now.)

[gaylawyersmoved-deactivated2020]

why isn’t there an AU where DL-6 didn’t happen so Edgeworth never moved away and became even closer with Phoenix and Larry and became a defense attorney and was never under the influence of Manfred von Karma so Phoenix never changed his major and became an artist

and then Larry’s exactly the same

[invenblocker]

I talked about a similar AU, only diference being that Phoenix found out about Larry stealing the lunch money, and as thus Phoenix became a prosecutor.

[imaginationstarie13]

I have a variation of this AU that I've been trying to build in my head. I want Phoenix to go through the Dahlia case just so Mile can run to his dad and say, "Dad you have to defend Phoenix!"

The case goes well, obviously. After the case, Phoenix decides to be a defense lawyer and he joins Miles so they're partners on cases. You can imagine the stuff they get into.

(There's way more to this. I think I was trying to avoid studying.)

[imaginationstarie13]

Just to warn you all...

I haven’t forgotten about finishing the Alpha Sapphire adventures. Real life is just really really busy right now. Give me another week or two and then I will get back to updating!

[imaginationstarie13]

How to Stop a Water Apocalypse, Step Ten

A Ten Step Guide by The Reluctant Ten Year Old Trainer

Step Ten: Get the fuck out

Hey, now that Kyogre is in its new home of a Pokéball, that crystal claw thing hanging from the ceiling is glowing brighter. And this room is starting to shake and there are rocks falling and I’m just gonna get the fuck out of here.

Huh, it might just be me but I feel that there’s a surge of energy coming from this cave and it’s stopping the water apocalypse. And it feels… green. Well, that’s weird.

Maybe I should have invested in an Escape Rope… I forgot that this place was in an almost-bottomless pit. All of this walking and running and uh, maybe I should use my bike. And… nope. Because the second I try to take it out I can hear Dad scolding me through my head. I’m pretty sure that’s brainwashing.

And freedom at last! Huh. I don’t remember green sparkles ever being a weather condition…

Oh Ho-oh, it’s Brendan and Steven. *Exactly* the first people I wanted to see after stopping the water apocalypse.

Yes, Steven. I noticed that the rain is gone. I wouldn’t call the sparkling green glitter raining over us “normal,” though. Unless that’s a thing in Hoenn.