Welcome/Welcome back, you crazy diamonds!

[spiritcrystal]

[An island! This is most certainly not where everyone was just a few moments ago. ...Alright, maybe some of you were on an island. Don't get cheeky.

At everyone's feet is a small note. It gives no description of their location or explanation, of course; it only says one simple thing.

Please choose one.

The note comes along with three Pokéballs with different "starter" Pokémon in them- the three Pokémon can be anything, from a Froakie, Charmander, and Treecko to a Rattata, Patrat, and Bidoof if you're particularly unlucky- and everything in between. If it's not a legendary Pokémon, it's fair game.

Of course, you can only pick one! Trying to go for a second will leave you thinking that you better not get too greedy. If you're one of those types that wouldn't care either way, the other two Pokéballs will simply disappear.

Now go forth, and into a world of Pokémon!]

Comments

[mischiefbreeder]

[Shit.

Gold's first reaction is "shit". The place looks different, but he's got this gut feeling. He knows this place. He absolutely knows this place. His gut is telling him he knows this place.

...It's that damn island.

Of course, that concern is replaced by a more pressing one, as he takes notice of the three Pokéballs at his feet. Within them are a , a and a .]

Uhh...

[Is he supposed to take one of them? All of them? Are they someone else's? WHAT DO???]

[feistytrader]

[...He's not even gonna try to guess. He's just pointing his dex at the Pokéballs.]

Interesting choices. [The Froakie that's relaxing on his shoulder blows a few harmless bubbles in Gold's direction. Who's that guy?]

[mischiefbreeder]

Nice to see this place's sense of humor hasn't changed. [The common ground these three Pokémon share is not lost on Gold.]

[feistytrader]

So you know where we are. [That's a pretty welcome change.]

[mischiefbreeder]

Uhh... Yeah? [This is said in a way like "well of course he knows where they are, why wouldn't he?"]

[feistytrader]

You feel like sharing?

[mischiefbreeder]

...Don't you remember this place, Silver?

[feistytrader]

Not at all. Should I?

[mischiefbreeder]

...Yeah? [Why wouldn't you, what's wrong with you, Silver.]

[feistytrader]

[...] I believe you, but I don't remember a thing.

[mischiefbreeder]

You... don't?

[feistytrader]

Not one bit. [Sorry, Gold.]

[mischiefbreeder]

Did you hit your head on somethin'?

[battlestandby]

[prepare for a visit from the douche who won't remember you!

he's been stalking you from the bushes for a while now fyi]

What's your problem?

[mischiefbreeder]

[Ahh, he remembers this guy

kinda

sorta

...he remembers his hair.]

Isn't it obvious, Lilac? I'm staring at these three balls.

[battlestandby]

[He'll remember this... BLACK...]

Apparently you can't read.

[mischiefbreeder]

Apparently, you can't hear.

[battlestandby]

What, is it that hard for you to choose one?

[mischiefbreeder]

It's a delicate process! I'd like to take all three, but I can pick only one!

[battlestandby]

[oh pshaw, watch Lilac Boy come over there and look over your choices...]

No contest; pick the Riolu.

[mischiefbreeder]

Why?

[battlestandby]

You don't look like the type of trainer that favors defensive types, which is literally the only thing you'll ever use Happiny's evolved forms for. There are millions of dual Grass and Poison Pokemon out there. Roserade is one of the better ones, but against a Lucario it wouldn't stand a chance. A Lucario would easily decimate a Blissey, too.

Need any other reasons?

[mischiefbreeder]

Why're you botherin' to give me advice on this? You don't look like the type who helps others.

[battlestandby]

I just answered your question. Go and make your choice already; you're getting annoying with your indecision.

[mischiefbreeder]

[Gold gives Paul a sour look. He's already detesting the idea of listening to someone with a stick so far up their ass.

So instead, he quickly swipes one of the three balls, careful to conceal his decision from Paul's eyes. The moment he grabs one ball, the other two disappear. He pockets the ball.]