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[the video is kind of hard to hear, because of the wind rushing past the poor little microphone of the Pokégear. It’s just not cut out for this sort of thing! What sort of thing you might ask?

Well, considering there’s nothing but clouds and sky around, it’s safe to say very high up in the air. The ground is there… far below. Very far below. In view of the camera is a boy wearing a warm bomber jacket and a pair of goggles. His ears, nose, and cheeks are tinged red by the cold air so high up. He sits astride a skarmory, flapping her wings to hover in place.

A computerized voice whines directly from the Pokégear]

Bzzzzap…! We’re rolling, Eren! It’s hard to hold on though, so make it quuiiiiicccckkk!! Or else me and this gear are gonna become meteorites!

I know, Zappy. [The boy, Eren, smiles happily at the camera] Uh… hi. So I don’t use this thing very much — I really prefer to talk to people in person. But it’s hard to talk to people when you’re THIS HIGH UP LOOK HOW AMAZING IT IS!! [Eren throws his arms up as he exclaims, but a breeze almost knocks him off his metal chicken. He quickly grabs back on to the harness he’d rigged up. In the background, a Noivern and a young, small Aerodactyl check in to make sure he’s not about to fuckin die]

This is incredible. I just… I had to document it. I had to share it with you all. I thought the ocean was amazing… but this. This is just… Did you know the world is round? The planet, THIS planet... it's actually a big sphere! It's just...

[he trails off, clearly overwhelmed]

… I’m never going back. I never want to leave this place.

Zzztt! Nexzzzzt time you need to remember to wear a hat, you idiot! Ok! I'm shutting it off now. We need to get to Pallet Town to pick up your girlfriend!

[Eren sputters] She's not even KIND OF MY-- [click]

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[To say that Historia was overwhelmed would be a drastic understatement. She's still not over the ferry ride to Pallet Town! Such an extravagant boat, and the ocean! From that day forward, she would never understand why stories of the land outside the walls would be forbidden. The water was so clear, so blue... and the signs of life just below, the various water pokemon swimming alongside and jumping through the waves kicked up by the ship's movement... it was truly breathtaking. She'd barely wanted to leave the bow of the ship, even during the night when the temperature dropped and the workers were trying to herd people back to their rooms.

So yeah, she looks... a little sleep-deprived when Eren finally comes in for a landing, but her smile is wide and her eyes shine bright as she's practically vibrating.

(also, good thing she wasn't paying much attention to the gear, so she absolutely missed his Rotom's comment)]

Eren! The stories, the pictures... nothing could ever compare to seeing the ocean up close like that!

[Just a few days in and she'd have already seen the ocean, wide and blue and infinite. And then she was going to see the sky?! Eren just hoped it wouldn't blow her mind completely. It's a lot to take in at once.

Hildegard alights rather gracefully for a metal chicken, folding her knife-life wings up against her body as Eren climbs down. Nearby, Kuno the noivern touches down and... watches as Azad the aerodactyl pretty much crashes into the ground, exhausted. The poor thing is panting and pale and totally worn out. Eren frowns and shakes his head, pulling Azad's pokeball from his belt and recalling him in a burst of red light] I told you you were overdoing it, you crazy thing.

[He smiles at Krista (he still doesn't know her true name) and puts his goggles on his forehead]

I know, right? It's like nothing you could even imagine! We have words for it but... they just don't even come close to really picturing it. We got back from tropical islands a few weeks ago... we'll have to go back, they were totally amazing. Tiny little spits of land in the middle of the ocean!

[Historia's smile falters a bit when she sees how dead tired that poor... bird... lizard?... was, but the worry fades quickly when Eren recalls it. She knows enough about how things work here now, between reading up on what she could and talking to the people on the ship, that she knows it'll be okay now. Good. It gives her the chance to turn her full attention back to Eren!]

People live there, completely surrounded by the ocean? [She lets out a little breathless laugh.] How could you stand to leave?

[He'll be fine. He just needs a rest in his ball and maybe a nice long soak in a cool stream somewhere. ]

It was really hard, let me tell you. I don't think I've ever seen Armin so happy. But we decided we couldn't put down roots just yet! There's so much of this world we need to see! But ah... I have to say, I am definitely thinking about buying a house there. [Eren laughs] Me! Buying a house! Isn't that crazy?

[While Eren has been talking, Hildegard and Kuno have been creeping closer and closer behind him. Finally, Hildegard noses her way past Eren and blinks curiously at Krista. Kuno leans forward as well and sniffs her with his large, V-shaped nose] Oh, I forgot to introduce my partners here. The metal bird is called a skarmory, and her name is Hildegard! This big bat guy is a noivern, named Kuno. You'll be riding him.

You say that you've never seen Armin as happy as he is here, but I could say the same to you, too. You're like a completely different person, Eren.

[It's... nice. Eren had always been one of the angriest people in their group, the one to throw himself the hardest into learning how to kill the titans. So to see him so happy and openly smiling like this... it really gives her hope for her stay in this place.]

Oh my... did you raise them yourself? They're very impressive!

[She's read up on training and breeding and all that on the ship ride here, so she thinks she's gotten a hang of everything. But she hasn't looked up all the different species and their evolutions yet, so these two are still pretty alien to her.]

Ah.. [Eren flushes a little] Really? I don't think I'm that different... But I guess you never knew me before... all the Titan stuff. Though it's hard not to be happy in a world like this. I think even Mikasa might smile here.

[Sure, Eren still gets INORDINATELY angry! But at things like, say, Team Rocket. And gacha machines. But for the most part, even after more than half a year in this new world, the beauty and newness and wonder haven't worn off. It's like Christmas every single day.

He looks back to his partners and nods, rubbing one of Kuno's ears affectionately]

Yeah! Hildegard is the pokémon they gave me to start with, and Kuno is the third one I caught. But-- enough about them, I want to meet your partner, Krista.

[Historia can't help but laugh. Now that would be a sight to see! But honestly... she wouldn't be surprised that Mikasa could easily settle down here. She seemed more interested in looking after Eren and Armin than actually being in the military, and with the both of them here, well. There's no reason to go back, right?]

Oh, right!

[There's only a single ball on her belt, and when she grabs it and releases what's inside, ta-da! A larvitar! A still young Larvitar who takes one look at the big, grown-up, powerful pokemon by Eren's side........ and scoffs, crossing its little arms and turning away.]

The species is called "Larvitar". I did a little reading up on them, and found that their final forms can grow to be quite large... so I've been thinking about calling her "Ymir".

[Because Ymir is one of the tallest girls in their squad and the whole titan thing. Haha get it????]

Larvitar, huh? Some kind of weird little lizard?

[Eren's bag rustles and out flies his pokégear. Yes. Flies. On it's own. It is surrounded by a weird electrical aura and a smiling face with strange eyes appears on the screen. The gear speaks with a computerized voice]

Bzzzzat! I guess even a stopped clock is right twice a day, huh? Kikikikiki. Larvitar, the rock skin pokémon! These little things have a naaaaaazzzzzty attitude that only gets worse as they evolve! They eat dirt LMAO!

[Eren glares at his pokégear, then looks apologetically at Historia] Sorry... my Pokégear is possessed by a pokémon called Rotom. They're like... ghosts that get into appliances and electronic devices. Anyway, seems like Ymir will be a good name for her, then. She looks strong.

My name'zzzzz ZAPPY! Nice to meetcha, toots! Zzztzzt!

[Meanwhile, Hildegard is eyeballing Ymir. She doesn't see a sassy little reptile, no. She sees a baby. And she knows JUST what to do with babies. With a squawk she waltzes toward the little larvitar, fluffs out the feathers on her chest and belly, and... sits on her. Yep. Just gonna sit on the little thing. Come, child, you must be protected by mommabird]

[There is quite a bit of disgruntled grumbling as Hildegard just sits on Ymir. Said Larvitar just kind of tries to headbutt the big metal bird on top of her, but considering it's a metal bird and the vast difference in levels means that her struggles are most likely fruitless.

This scuffling goes completely unnoticed, because as soon as this weird thing pops up, Historia lets out yelp and takes a step back.]

W-Wait, this thing is a Pokemon???

[YEAH, sorry, lil' Ymir. You better just get used to it for now. At least it's warm and toasty in there? Hildegard chirps happily, settling in.]

Ah, you scared her! Jerk... [Eren whaps the machine and the face becomes an emoji similar to (x_@)] Yeah. Well, the machine isn't. But the thing possessing it is. Show her what you really look like.

Why'd ya have to hit me so hard...? Easy on the goods, man!! Geeeeeezzzzzzzzt. [Either way, the pokegear falls into Eren's open hand as a little blue and orange orb zips out of it, ping-ponging to and fro before coming to a stop in front of Historia, its form flickering and its face smiling. Eren holds his other hand out and the rotom alights on it, making his hair stand on end] This is what he actually looks like. Kind of just... a ball with eyes.

Edited 2017-06-05 03:40 (UTC)

[Ymir will absolutely try to keep struggling, though at this point it seems like she knows it's pointless. She's just going to do what she can to annoy Hildegard for now, the little shit.

Historia, meanwhile, is watching the exchange between Eren and his rotom, mouth hanging open slightly. She'd seen many pokemon on the ferry to Pallet Town, and talked to trainers who were more than willing to tell her about their companions... but this. She hasn't seen anything like this in her few days here.]

That's amazing... I didn't know the creatures could talk!

[She holds her own hand up, an offer for this strange little thing to hop on if it wants.]

Cute... what are you, exactly?

[keep trying, friend. Keep trying!

Meanwhile, Eren smiles a bit at her reaction to Zappy. He gestures to Historia with the hand holding Zappy, and he flits over to land on her hand. "Land on" isn't quite the right word, though. There's no weight, but what there is is a warm buzzing sensation that runs up her arm and through her body, making her blonde hair raise in a halo around her head. Electricity! What a thing!]

Most of them can't. Zappy only can when he's using the gear. But he, and most pokémon, seem to understand spoken language just fine!

[Zappy nods affirmatively in response, then zips back into the pokegear]

Bzzzat! That'zzzzz better. What am I, toots? I'm just the best kind of pokémon there izzzz!

Flying really is something else, isn't it?

It really is. I didn't think anything would be able to top seeing the ocean. This puts the sea to shame!

Have you tried riding any of the particularly fast land-based pokemon yet? It's not the same as flying, but racing across uneven or forested terrain is a challenge in and of itself.

*... Sion don't give him ideas......*

I have actually! I purchased a ponyta from the ranch, and now she's a rapidash. I rode horses back home but they're nothing compared to her.

They're quite something, aren't they? Arcanine is also a particularly fast one, though riding it is rather different from riding a horse.

Yeah, I've ridden my friend's Arcanine once. It was... a lot harder than riding a horse, I gotta say. I fell off!

Well, it's not entirely different from riding a horse bareback. The shape and gait is different, but some of the same principles apply.

*mostly just the whole knowing how to hold on, really*

Yeah, well... I feel like Marcel would rather play than be a steed.

*that gets a chuckle*

A pokemon's temperament certainly would affect matters, yes. Fio is quite agreeable, thankfully.

*and quite willing to humor his trainer*

I have one of Marcel's puppies, too. But uh... I don't think he's ever going to be rideable.

Not quite the type for it?

No. More just the type to... run around and eat everything.

Ah, one of those types.

[Armin is about to comment on the view and all, until Eren nearly knocks himself off balance, and walls, are you trying to give him a heart attack? He's too young and pretty to go grey.]

Eren!

[Armin gets video so he can SEE WITH HIS OWN EYES that Eren is not a pancake]

I'm fine! I'm fine, see? Kuno would catch me if I fell, right Kuno?

[Kuno does not seem to like this idea. Can you just hold on properly, human?]

If you hold on properly, he won't need to.

[Like. Just a little tip. A friendly suggestion.]

It's fine, mom. I'm holding on now, see?

[SEE? SEE HIS HANDS IN THIS ROPE?]

You know this is not the same as our gear, right? If you fall, you can't do anything yourself.

[You are the worst son. Armin is gonna be grey by the time he is 28.]

Again, mom, this is why I have my backup back there! [he gestures to Kuno and Azad] I thought of it!

We can fly on our Pokemon???

[WHY DID NO ONE TELL HIM.]

Yeah! But you have to have some specific badges to do it. Otherwise, if you try, your pokémon won't go higher than a few feet from the ground... or just straight up refuse. It's weird.

Which badges did you have to get? Wait, I think I remember one of the gym leaders telling me I could use Fly outside of battle or something like that. I didn't really think much of it at the time.

Let's see... I got the actually item to teach the move when I beat Sabrina, in Saffron City here in Kanto. I think there's a gym leader in Johto that gives it out, too, but I'm not sure who.

I'll have to figure out which one it is. That would be really useful to have. Next I just need to get my hands on surf.

Surf? Oh, right, the one that lets you ride Pokémon in the water. I have no idea where you get that... I just take boats

I guess I could always go that route but it'd be kind of awesome to ride on some of my Pokemon. I'll figure out what gym it is eventually.

I guess so. I think it would be pretty lame in comparison to flying, though. I can swim. Not as well as a pokémon, but I definitely can't _fly_.

Either way, best of luck to you.

Flying's all well and good but nothing beats being on the open water. Lots of opportunity to fish up some new things.

Thanks. I appreciate it. Same to you.

You have a girlfriend?

[Sasha Braus. Always asking the important questions.]

Some things are still impossible, even in this world.

[Someone remembers those blue balls jokes. Payback is a bitch, isn't it?]

[a closeup of Eren's hand.... and slowly, slowly a single middle finger is raised]

...

Besides, I wouldn't want to piss off Ymir if she ever arrived here.

[Wow, rude. Go wash your... hand with soap? Or something.]

It's true, she would kill you. And Mikasa isn't here to bail you out.

[you mean like he does whenever he goes to the bathroom? UH OK?]

Yeah I don't wanna die, so... Not that dumb.

No. Zappy is being an awesome amazing prankster who can do n

[Eren abruptly changes to regular voice, despite the wind interference]

ZAPPY stop messing with what I say!! I actually said that Zappy is being a jerk and picking on me again.

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