DAY 1: Update

(Hi. It's me again.)

(I know it's been a while, but ... you know, I was kinda hesitant to start my, uh, "Pokemon Journey?" There was just a lot to get used to? Like, meeting my alternate-universe mom? She's not too different from what my actual mom's like, but it's just... I dunno. It's uncanny and weird and I needed time to get used to it.)

(My "old friends," too. I still don't quite understand how Jumpchain works, but uh, they were acting like they knew me for like, at least a year. But I didn't really know about them...? I had to learn about people I was supposed to know already?? I'm actually kind of glad I couldn't speak to them, because I'm sure I would've weirded them out at some point...) 

(But man, they -- and everyone else really -- are obsessed with this rite of passage with kids wandering across the land by themselves. Well, and their pokemon, yeah. I ... I suppose it's fine, this kinda universe seems set up well enough for kids to be fine traveling on their own, but it's just one of those things I found myself having to adjust to. I just can't believe the people around me look at me and...)

(Oh! I forgot to mention! My pokemon actually evolved! I spent most of my time playing with it to try and get my mind from overthinking, and one afternoon it just became an Espeon! So, that's nice!)

(... But anyway.)

(Everyone looks at the two of us expecting us to be great, and challenge the league and what have. I've had some practice battles with the other kids in the neighborhood, and I know I kinda payed to be decent at battling they all really think I've got what it takes. Which... well. I really don't uh, wanna let anyone down, so...)

(I'm going to try to head out relatively soon. Maybe ask a friend if they want to come with me.)

Day 1: Second Update

Hey, it's your boy M. And after a year and a half, I've finally gotten out of the ocean.

... As if.

You seriously wouldn't think I'd spend that long lost at sea, would you? I mean, sure, it definitely took way longer than what I would've liked, but what did you expect? I couldn't just ask trainers, because apparently even lacking a face looking at them is still considered eye contact. Seriously. On the other hand, there were plenty of weak fish around to train Fou, so there's that. Thanks to them, the two of us eventually managed to defeat a swimmer, and I got a ride to the nearest land.

... Which was Johto. 

Look, even with a map, it's easy to get turned around in the water. 

Still, at least I didn't end up in Kalos or Sinnoh or god forbid somehow back to Orre.
It's at least a walking distance to Kanto, and probably the closest I could've gotten to my destination. Still, I think I oughta take advantage of this location. You know. Catch some Pokemon I can't find in Hoenn. Train a bit more. Who knows, if Doug didn't make a bee-line for Kalos I could find him and challenge him. 

Shit, that makes me the rival, doesn't it?

Ah well. It's authentic.. 

DAY 1: Update

Glub glub.

I'm leaving Orre.

I'm glad Fou's in a ball.

DAY 0.5: Alt Chain Builder

Let's see what we have here.

Mhm...

Well, I shouldn't let him go alone... oh?

... Perfect. Lets see.

Liberties:
Co-op Mode - I'm not the intended jumper here. But I'm not going to wait for him to summon me whenever he can. Besides, I don't think he'd want to.
Singular Power Pool - Unbelievably useful for an Archmage.
Flexible Time Schedule - Only have to spend anywhere between 10-5 years in a universe sounds enjoyable.
Every Origin Drop-In - No forgetting who we are here, no sir.
Sparky - .... hm. I'm... not the "benefactor," unfortunately, so the conditions aren't up to me. But at least it'll give us a chance to be more powerful.

Restrictions:
The World Keeps Turning - Normal jumpers leave their worlds frozen in time, but we're not normal.
No Canon Companions - Best we keep our council small. 
Short Chain - I'm sure we won't need to travel to 100 universes.
Companions Spend Their on CP - Goes without saying, I think.
Thematic Purchases - "All [companions] must apply up to three themes of your choice." Mages. I'm not letting anyone not capable of our presence join our journey.

....
Perfect.

DAY 1: Pokemon Trainer

Testing, Testing. Test- oh, you're awake.
Nnnn... Merlin? What are you- ... eh? Where are we?
Well, you see, I was told you need a variety of magic training and experience in other worlds, so I made a contract with a basic girl to kill two birds with one stone.
That doesn't actually explain anything, you know...
S'alright, Douglas. You'll get the hang of it. Here, take this and figure out what you want.
... Can't we just go home and do this? And besides, why isn't-
Like I said, it's all part of a contract. Basically. And also you can't use any magic. Yet.
... Okay then.

Age: 12
... is this normal?
Yes. Don't ask questions.
Okay...
Location: Johto
It's not Hoenn, but at least it's not Orre.
Background: Small Town
Seems close enough to what I'm used to! ... Used to be.

Free Things:
-A Bag
     (I don't really need this-)
     (I know a hammerspace is kind of your thing, but you can't use magic yet.)
     (... Oh. Right.)
-A "Pokegear"
-A Completed Pokedex
-Pokeballs (Five)
-Potions (Three)
-A Hat.
     (Here Merlin, you can keep this.)
     (... Thanks.)
-A Starter
     (... This one is a normal type. I'll take it!)
     (Eevee, huh? How basic.)


Drawbacks:
-Silenced (+100 CP)
     (Hey, um, Merlin, when does this take eff-............................)
     (Hehehe. Let's see, what else....)
-Marked (+200 CP)
     (Seems pretty fitting, since we're obviously some kind of anomaly here. Not that norms 
     would know.)
     (??)

Perks and Items:
-Psionics (-600 CP)
     (Thanks for making this a necessity, Merlin...)
     (What's with the sarcasm? It's a simple thing to know. For the aesthetic.)
-Aura (-600 -300 CP) 
     (And this is closer to traditional magic, so I'll take this.)
-Champ in the Making (-300 CP)
-50k Pokedollars (-50 CP)
-A Medkit (-50 CP)

That should be satisfactory, I think.
Okay, my turn.
What do you mean-


Age: 15
... is this normal?
No.
Then how...??
Wouldn't you like to know?
Location: Orre
H e l l .
Background: Drop-In

Free Things:
-A Bag 
-A "Pokegear"
-A Completed Pokedex
-Pokeballs (Five)
-Potions (Three)
-A Hat.
     (Here, Doug. This is yours now.)
     (...)
-A Starter
     (?????)

Drawbacks:
     (Wait a second, wait a second, why did you chose my drawbacks if you pick your own??)
     (You didn't stop me.)
-Marked (+200 CP)
     (There. You're not alone anymore.)
-Cursed (+200 CP)
     (It's bad luck because Ghosts.)
     (Rude...)
     (Ghosts pokemon, not people.)

Perks and Items:
-Out of Region Starter (-200 CP)
     (I want Zorua.)
     (But wouldn't it be more efficient to...?)
     (ZORUA.)
-Blend-In (-300 -150 CP)
     (Isn't that what you already do...?)
-Savant (-600 -300 CP)
     (It's perfect memory and mental calculation. You know, what I already do~)
-Aura (-600 CP)
-Headsets (-100 CP)
     (I'm being nice this time. Whenever we'll meet again. We really should go to Hoenn though.)
     (Kalos seems nice...)
     (Anglo-French trash.)
-Rebreather (-50 CP)
     (I'm going to Hoenn one way or another.)

... Are... are we done?
Yep. See you in however many years, try not to get caught by the police, I'm going for a swim.

*It's a spinoff bois.
*Because if there's one thing I love more than D's suffering
*It's his descendants.

*I have no self control and I'm sorry.