Is it okay to ask what Akari's team is? We know she has a Zorua (Best Ghost Type), but what about the Starter Laventon allowed her to pick? Sorry to ask but I just wanted to know. Also, what happens during the Exile Arc? Again, sorry to ask but I'm just curious.
You're fine, Crystal! (Hope it's alright I refer to you as that-) If anything, ask away!
Okay, so, Akari's starter is Cyndaquil. (If I ever make any other AUs involving Akari, she will always have one as her starter... Then again, it depends... Especially now cause I'm doing a revamping of the AU) She didn't nickname him till he evolved to a Hisuian Typhlosion, naming him Hades. He's rather calm and chill. (Modest nature boy here, that's all I can say and will leave it at that). Likes to curl up around Akari, especially when she's not doing mentally/emotionally well. Usually out of his pokeball and walk besides Akari. Besides Eris, Hades definitely influenced Akari with more feral behaviors. Mainly the roars (his roar are terrifying with his fire collar flaring to life) besides Maelstrom when feels like it. He has a weird tendency to chew on ice, something Akari discovered when they entered the Alabaster Icelands. Hades has the most terrifying glare in the team and is the strongest.
The other members of the main team in Hisui are:
Hisuian Goodra who she named Goopster (it was either that or Pudding). Akari was starving at the time when she caught him as a Sligoo, hence why Pudding was an optional name. He's an alpha. Goopster adores naps and hugs/cuddles. Used to be very shy but has gotten a bit braver since being caught. He and Sonar are the only ones who can deal with Sakura for long periods of time, what with her personality being exhausting to most. Will gladly glomp you in a hug if prompted and asked. Can sleep anywhere at anytime too. Somehow can prove to be the creepiest cause there are times he opens his eyes wide open and just stares down at you... Especially when you did something wrong/bad. Also glomps on Sakura to make her calm down and relax if she gets too out of hand.
Alpha Crobat she caught when he was still a Zubat. One of her earliest catches, Akari managed to evolve him into one not long after she finally beaten Lord Kleavor but way before Lady Lilligant. Didn't have a nickname for a while either. Akari was tempted to name him after Ingo but went against it (he would've wore that name in honor, though). She named named him Sonar in the end, after suggesting multiple nicknames to him. Very happy boy and is generally nice to almost everyone. (Won't hesitate in decimating you if you mess with Akari and the rest of the cauldron, though. He and Eris will gladly break people's eardrums) Fastest on team but regularly do races with everyone, especially with Sakura. Acts as Akari's ride pokemon instead of Lord Braviary. (He doesn't trust anyone enough besides the cauldron to provided proper transportation for Akari... That was until Ingo arrived. He maybe nice but that doesn't mean he trust everyone quickly...) Hates Volo the most and allows Sakura to go after him.
We already know about Eris the Zoroark, but to those who don't know her or remember, Eris was Akari's very first catch instead of the usual Bidoof, Starly, and Shinx (and the starters) (I don't think I actually talked about Eris much on here...) Very loyal and protective of Akari and is an Alpha. Caught with the rest of her Zorua pack, to say the least, Eris is verrry protective. Blames herself for Akari's hair turning white, thinking that she cursed Akari when she was caught. Can be a mischievous little shit, though. She never forgets and can hold long lasting grudges... On rare occasions, she and Sakura team up to do pranks. Those are the most terrifying moments you'd ever witness if you're the victim of them.
Hisuian Liligant nicknamed Sakura. Speedy little shit and the most competitive out all Akari's pokemon. Doesn't help she's flamboyant and dramatic. Overall, extra as fuck, not to mention stubborn and petty. Likes attention, especially in battles. Is also very brutal in battles, too. No mercy from her. Yet, out of all the pokemon, she knows the move Heal Pulse and uses it when needed during emergencies. Akari is still confused as to what happened to the little adorable Petilil she caught before she faced Lady Liligant, but is still fond of her. (Sakura is considered the baby of the team- something she hates... Doesn't help she's the smallest of the group too). Did I forget she's an attention seeker? She's a menace.
Gyarados named Maelstrom. The only shiny in the main team, as well as the largest. Prefers to swim then to fly. Isn't fond of interacting with others, especially flying types (with exception of Sonar and Ingo's Gliscor). Akari caught him early on as a Magikarp who was heavily injured and washed up at the river near a camp. Took a while for Akari to gain his trust after she caught and healed him. Took even longer for the main team to gain his trust. Likes to stay in his pokeball. Still very protective of the family. Has no patience in dealing with Sakura. Oddly enough, got along with Ingo and his pokemon the quickest. Slow to anger, which is surprising for a Gyarados, but OOOOOOO boy, he can live up to the name Maelstrom and more when angered enough. Knows the most modern day moveset compared to the rest of the team as well. Acts as Akari's ride pokemon instead of Basculegion.
Let it be known, Akari definitely taught her team modern/TM moves somehow during training sessions... They're also overleveled in general. (Have to so they can protect Akari from being injured too much). Oh, and I like to think Akari learnt how to carve and add details on the pokeballs. Or let her pokemon do something to it themselves.
Akari has more pokemon that she uses frequently too but they're part of back up and usually stay with Lavender and or the ranch. Still family, though.
As for the Exile Arc... I believe that answer deserves it's own posts. I just need to think on it and develop the idea more before I post anything, though. You or someone else might need to remind me via asks since I'm forgetful.
If you or anybody else have any questions, feel free to ask! I might not respond immediately, though.
(Sorry if it took too long to answer, too. I wanted to add more thought and detail to this)