#Prelude- Alolan Vacation

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Wyvern touched down just outside of Rose Tower.

Sarah checked her phone as the four dismounted, 7:30. They were right on time, then.

She patted the aerodactyl. “Rest up, buddy. We’re headed elsewhere after the party!” He trilled back, as if to say that the flight didn’t wear him out at all, before she returned Wyvern to his pokeball. She checked the clock again, for good measure. 7:31.

“Why’re we so early?” Silver glanced over her shoulder and scowled at the time. (At least, she assumed it was the time. He could be scowling at her super cute wallpaper of Sparkle.)

His boyfriend rolled his eyes. “Common wedding courtesy is arriving 15 minutes before the set time.”

Silver exchanged a look with Hugh.

“The elevator to go up also takes a while.” Sarah’s eyes trailed up the tower, the very same one where many things happened 4 years ago. Or was it 3…? She could never remember.

“Well then,” Hugh lightly shoved the two guys in the direction of the entrance, “We’ve stalled enough out here. Let’s get going.”

— 💎— 🎸—

She fidgeted, tapping her foot as the elevator slowly moved upwards. Sarah could remember going up with Hop like it was yesterday. She glanced at the other three, still thinking to herself. Would Hop be there? Would Bede and Marnie?

Sarah thought again, probably not. Galar’s hero or not, Leon probably wouldn’t want Hop going. And Piers, Marnie. Would Bede even want to go?

Her thoughts were interrupted by a tap on the shoulder. She glanced at Gladion, who gestured to the standing display that signified they were near the top of the tower.

“Brace yourselves.” Hugh looked at the other three somewhat seriously, but Sarah could see the excited twinkle in his eyes. “We don’t know what we’re in for.”

— 💎— 🎸—

The first sight was a green haired man standing in front of an elegant door. Was that door there 4 years ago? She still couldn’t remember.

“So. We meet again.” The man smiled at Sarah and her boyfriend. “Hugh,” He nodded and handed him a large, crisp envelope, “And… Sarah, right?”

She nodded, and he handed her an envelope too. Her full name was inked out in a rose gold script on the front. Just above Team Rocket’s R and Marco Cosmos’ emblems.

“N!” The girl studied the man who had (inadvertently) saved them from Ghetsis. “It’s been a while!”

“Indeed it has.” 

“Is your outfit based on-?”

“Reshiram?” He smiled, “It is.” N glanced at the other two. “Names?”

Silver only stared. “If you know them, then what’re you doing working here?!”

N only smiled. “Well, officially? Chairman Rose pays well. But if you truly must know,” His expression shifted to a more serious one, “I’m keeping an eye on Ghetsis.”

“He’s here?!” Hugh’s eyes widened.

N deliberately looked away. “You two. Names.”

“Gladion.”

“Silver.”

He handed them the envelopes. “Please read through everything. The seating chart is also in there.” He gestured beyond the doors, “The ceremony will take place straight ahead, soon. Sign the guest book along the way, if you have time.”

“But-”

N ignored Hugh’s protest, opening the doors and gesturing them inside. “Please enjoy the experience!”

— 💎— 🎸—

Sarah glanced around the “chapel,” which was just a large portion of the tower’s top floor walled off. The view of Wyndon at night was beautiful. At least the two villains had taste.

She glanced at the chairs set out, not too many. She then spotted a few people she recognized, “Leon!”

Sarah noticed that he was wearing his battle tower suit instead of his champion outfit while running over to him. She glanced back at the other three, who took their assigned seats, before tackling the champion.

“Sarah!” Leon hugged her, then ruffled her hair. “What’re you doing here?”

“I was invited! As one of Galar’s heroes, of course!” She looked around for Hop.

Leon chuckled, like he could tell what she was thinking. “Oh, I wouldn’t let Hop go. Him and the other two.” Leon shook his head, “I feel like they’re up to no good, Rose and Giovanni, but I know you’ll be alright. You’re a brilliant battler, at least!”

Sarah shrugged, “Figures.” She then looked at the other man standing with him.

“Ah, so this is the protégée you’ve been speaking of, Leon?”

Sarah excitedly grinned at the Kan-Joh champion. (She noted that he chose a simple suit with darker versions of the signature dragon-type colors.) “It’s a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Lance! My name’s Sarah!”

He extended his hand for a shake, which she eagerly returned, “You too, kiddo. Shame you fought the league while I was on vacation.”

“Oh yeah! I did.” Was that really 3 years ago? Or 2? “Karen’s pretty strong, though!”

“She is.”

— 💎— 🎸—

Sarah wandered back to her assigned seat, watching as guests arrived. A man, who looked like Rose, arrived with two girls- one she thought might be about her age. A man who had wild orange hair (was that the Lysandre guy from Kalos?) arrived with… Professor Sycamore? What was he doing here??

When Ghetsis arrived, she kept glancing at Hugh. He sent her a reassuring smile, as if to say, “Don’t worry, I won’t make a scene. But I still hate him.”

Giovanni’s executives arrived together. She couldn’t remember any of their names except Proton’s, who sent her a friendly wave which she returned.

She stopped really paying attention when a portal shimmered open from the floor, which Cyrus stepped out of. He took a seat, but the ghost of a chain on his ankle still shimmered in the air.

A few other people arrived, but she didn’t fully recognize them. Maybe they were from other universes, haha.

To the left of the altar, she and the others sat with Leon, Lance, and some of the people she didn’t know.

Everyone took their seats at 8:15, as the executives moved to the front. Proton stood with the blue haired guy on the left, the purple haired guy and the red haired woman on the right. (From her appearance, and the way Silver kept glaring at her, Sarah guessed that she was his mother.)

When the lights dimmed, she snapped out of her thoughts.

— 💎— 🎸—

Giovanni walked down the aisle (pre-decorated with rose petals) in a black suit and a red tie, done in Rose’s signature style.

He was soon followed by Oleana, who stood behind him. Was she really qualified to be the priest?

When Rose walked down the aisle, his suit a brilliant white and his tie matching his fiancée’s, she barely spared a glance at him. Neither did her friends. They stared at the woman walking him down the aisle. Her dress was a pale yellow with splotches of color shimmering at the bottom, and her blonde hair styled back elegantly. She walked him up to the altar, and sat down next to Cyrus.

Lusamine smiled at her niece and her son, turning back to the altar when Oleana cleared her throat.

— 💎— 🎸—

“We are gathered here today to celebrate the union of Galar’s own Chairman Rose Azalea, and Kanto’s Giovanni Rocket.” People clapped politely, which Oleana silenced with a dramatic hand flourish.

“Gio.” Rose smiled, “We’ve known each other for quite some time…”

The chairman kept talking, but Sarah zoned out. She wondered what moments of her life led up to this moment. She really should have just not come.

Giovanni started speaking, but she didn’t listen to that either. Hugh could probably just tell her what they- oh wait, no. He was too busy glaring at Ghetsis behind her back.

When Oleana started talking again, she tuned back in.

— 💎— 🎸—

“-Rose, do you take Giovanni for your lawful husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do you part?”

“I do.”

“Giovanni, do you take Rose for your lawful husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do you part?”

“I do.”

Oleana nodded. “The rings?” Everyone turned as Giovanni’s persian confidently walked down the aisle, a pillow with the rings in his mouth, before sitting at Lusamine’s feet. (Because of course he did.)

The two each took one and placed them on each other’s hands.

Oleana smiled as she stepped to the side, “Now you may kiss the groom.”

— 💎— 🎸—

“Cocktail hour sucks.” Silver scowled at no one in particular, “We can’t even drink.”

“These hors d’oeuvres are good, at least.” Sarah plopped down her plate, which had a bunch of deviled eggs, cheese cubes, and a few sausages.

Hugh shook his head, “The limit was two per-”

“Pffft.” She popped a cheese into her mouth, “It’s the least Rose can do.”

Gladion chuckled, “Sarah-”

“Shhh, wait. This is the best part of Galarian weddings.”

They turned to the center of the room, where the center of the floor sunk in and revealed a battle court.

Giovanni and Rose walked towards the center, where they sent out their nidoking and copperajah respectively.

“What are they-”

“Part of the Galarian tradition is that the couple has their first battle at the reception!”

They kept watching as the two pokemon exchanged blows, but copperajah eventually fell.

Rose healed his pokemon as someone passed Giovanni a microphone.

Silver smirked. “Heh. Looks like it’s the Kantonian part of the wedding, then.”

“Huh-”

“My dear guests,” Giovanni grinned at everyone seated, “Let the battles commence. Whoever beats me and my husband the swiftest shall receive a… reward we’ll say.”

Sarah glanced at Hugh. “You wanna-?”

“You didn’t even have to ask.” They grinned and exchanged a fist bump.

Gladion grinned at his boyfriend, “Guess that means-”

“Yeah, yeah. Whatever.” Silver’s smile didn’t match his tone.

— 💎— 🎸—

Sarah grinned while watching the two girls fight. One had a tyrantrum and the other a sylveon. She couldn’t help but feel bad- based on type matchups alone, they were screwed. The thought must’ve jinxed something, because the second she turned back to the court, both pokemon were being returned.

“Ooh, that means it’s our turn!”

Hugh grinned in return, “We mop the floor with ‘em?”

“You know it!”

— 💎— 🎸—

“Sparkle!” Sarah then did a weird… gesture? Dance? Giovanni and Rose exchanged a look, eyes widening when energy shimmered around her. “Extreme Evoboost!”

Her eevee channeled the Z-Power, and a blue aura shimmered around her.

“Bouffalant, Psych Up!” The bovine copied Sparkle’s double omni boost.

“But that shouldn’t be possible-”

Sarah grinned proudly. “Cobalion taught him! My Cobalion!”

Giovani chuckled to himself. “Of course they did. Nidoking, Megahorn. Target the eevee.”

“Copperajah, Iron Head! Follow nidoking.”

“Sparkle, use Freezy Frost on nidoking!”

“Bouffalant, hit copperajah with your strongest Close Combat!”

— 💎— 🎸—

The two plopped back down at the table.

“That must’ve been record timing!”

The duo turned to Silver, who showed the timer on his phone- 5 minutes. “And most of that was just me dancing!”

“Speaking of time,” Silver turned to Gladion with a scowl. “Hurry up.”

“I’ve gotta pick the right disk.”

“They don’t share any weaknesses.”

“Ooh, water might be good. Resists steel.”

“Hah!” Gladion plucked the blue disk from his case, “Knew I could count on you, cuz.”

— 💎— 🎸—

“Think they’ll beat them?”

“I think they’ll take out nidoking, but I don’t know what they’ll do against Coppera-”

“Silvally, use Flamethrower!”

“Weavile, Brick Break!”

“…I stand corrected.”

— 💎— 🎸—

“Congratulations, Sarah. And your boyfriend too.” Rose handed her a 300P gift card for Smoliv Garden.

“…Thanks Rose.” She pocketed it.

“That’s Chairman Rose to you.”

“Yeah, yeah,” She grinned, “Thanks Rose.”

She watched as Rose and Giovanni left the room. Likely for pictures. She checked her phone again, 10:25. Dinner was at 11. There was still a while to hang out…

— 💎— 🎸—

“Sarah.” A voice called out to her, and also patted her shoulder.

She looked up from her arms and very eloquently blinked at Hugh. “Huh.”

“Dinner.”

“It’s 11?”

“Yup. You fell asleep.”

She shook herself awake, still disoriented. “Did the others-”

“Yeah, they’re already in the dining hall.”

“Alrighty then, let’s go!”

— 💎— 🎸—

“…Serving Kantonian and Galarian food is a weird choice.”

“You’re telling me.”

Sarah and Hugh sat with the others, each picking up a menu. 

“Wow. They’re really going for legit stuff.”

Sarah’s eyes widened, “This is like, four separate caterers!”

“You gonna get ramen?” Gladion glanced at his cousin, who was going down the menu. 

“Probably.”

Gladion nodded, “Figures. I think I’ll do the same.”

“Might try the curry.” Hugh smiled at his girlfriend, “Won’t be as good as yours, though.”

She grinned proudly as Silver rolled his eyes.

“Think I’ll get seafood.”

Sarah skimmed the seafood menu. She then shook her head, she was never fond of fish and was allergic to shellfish. There was no point in even looking. About to flip back, the small logo in the corner caught her eye. She smiled slightly to herself as she realized that the caterer was the same resteraunt as the one he’d taken her and Sonia years ago.

They typed their orders into the screen on the table.

— 💎— 🎸—

When the lights dimmed and the couple strutted through the doors, sitting at the head table, Sarah knew they would start droning on again.

“My dear guests. I thank you all-”

She was close to putting her head down and falling asleep again, but decided to just zone out. She snapped back to reality when she saw Lance (who also seemed to be zoning out) peek up out of the corner of her eye.

“-and a thank you to our special guests: Champion Leon, Champion Lance, and Champion Sarah! Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to be here and celebrate with us!”

The three looked at each other from their respective tables, before all three grinned awkwardly at the polite applause.

“And to that, I toast you my friends!” He raised his glass of champagne and everyone followed suit. (The minors only had water in their glasses, but still obliged.)

“Cheers!”

— 💎— 🎸—

Sarah wolfed down her food when it was served.

“I didn’t starve you, did I, dear?” The other three turned to Lusamine, while Sarah kept slurping.

“She’s just like this, Mother.” Gladion frowned, “Now tell us what you’re doing here.”

She only laughed, “Rose has been a dear friend of mine for forever. Not attending his own wedding would be quite rude, especially after he attended mine.”

Before anyone could reply, Sarah dug into her bag, pulling out the envelope and two luxury balls.

“Since you’re going to the gift table, could you put these there for me?”

“I’m regretting the pokemon-as-a-gift decision,” Silver frowned. “How do we know they won’t mistreat them?”

Sarah shook her head emphatically. “They seem alright. And they’re definitely not those two.” She jerked a thumb in the direction of Cyrus and Ghetsis.

Lusamine nodded in agreement, took the three objects, and walked away.

Hugh shook his head, “What was even in that envelope anyways-”

“A check for like, a billion P, probably.” Gladion frowned as Sarah nodded.

Silver only shook his head. “Rich people.”

— 💎— 🎸—

The night commenced with dancing. A lot of dancing.

Sarah wasn’t big on dancing, but even she was dragged on the floor for one slow dance.

The finale of the event happened as the walls lowered into the floor, making the space open once again. The windowed part of the roof opened up and a corviknight taxi flew in. The couple boarded it, calling out “Arrivederci!” and “Bon voyage!” as they showered rose petals and flew off.

Sarah glanced up at the sight, “Is it finally over??”

— 💎— 🎸—

They stalled for a bit, but soon everyone cleared out. Sarah and Hugh also changed, handing their clothes back over to the Aethers. 

The quartet stood outside Rose Tower, “…Guess this is goodbye.” Hugh sadly looked at his two friends, as Sarah moved to the side slightly. They needed their own moment.

“Blueberry’s not gonna be the same without you.” Gladion smiled sadly, as Silver nodded.

“Now we might actually have to hang out with Drayton for company.” Silver mimed throwing up, as the other two chuckled.

Gladion and Silver glanced at each other, before each exchanged an arm. Hugh hugged them both tight.

Sarah smiled slightly when Hugh and Gladion extended arms to her too. The four hugged for a while, knowing that breaking apart would mean they were closer to separating.

When they separated, they stood awkwardly.

“…I’m gonna miss you, Gladdy.” She hugged him tight, which he quickly returned. 

“I’ll miss you too. I’m… I’m glad we got to spend time together this summer.”

“Me too, cuz. Me too.” If she blinked back tears, that was between her and her eyes.

“You sure you don’t need Wyvern?”

“No. We’re going back with Mother via the flying taxi.”

“And you have everything?” 

He nodded.

“Okay.” She turned to Silver, “It was nice meeting you.” She smiled genuinely at him, “You’re good for Gladdy. Thanks for keeping him company.”

He blushed and turned away, but still muttered a thank you. He awkwardly patted her on the back, too.

“Well, you guys should get going.” Hugh frowned slightly.

“Yeah… Aunt Lusamine’s waiting for you.”

They glanced back at the corviknight taxi, like they both forgot she was there.

“Right.”

“Well,” They both started jogging backwards. “Arrivederci. Or whatever.” Silver grinned.

“Well keep in touch. Promise.” Gladion and Silver fully turned and ran to the taxi.

Gladion, Silver, and Lusamine waved from the taxi as it disappeared into the night.

— 💎— 🎸—

“Sarah. Wait.” Hugh placed a hand on her shoulder to stop her from running off.

She turned to him, confused.

“I, uh.” He took out his love ball and released applin, also taking out the tart apple she’d given him months ago. “I- We talked it over.” He gestured between himself and applin, “He’s ready.”

Sarah let out an excited gasp, cupping both his hands with her own. “Really?”

He nodded, and applin trilled in agreement.

“Consider it a… a salud to new adventures, yeah?” She nodded excitedly.

Applin touched the apple and they were surrounded in a blue glow.

Flapple filed around their heads, as they each gave him a pet. Hugh returned him to his pokeball, and pocketed it.

Sarah tackled her boyfriend in a hug, “Dawww, you getting all romantic on me, Hugh?”

He laughed, “Are you tearing up again?”

“No,” She wiped her face, “I got, uh, apple. In my eye. Yeah.”

He laughed again, cupping her face. “C’mere, you dork.”

She pulled him close, kissing him.

They pulled apart, noses touching.

“You ready for whatever’s next?”

His smile was soft, “Anything.”

Prologue fin.

— 💎— 🎸—

Cameos:

Sean from @tallgrassghosts Meg and Kyo from @askthewhiterocket and finally, @kuixotic’s Cooper! (he didn’t have a blog specified lol)

Thank you for letting me grab your chars! Hope I didn’t butcher the back of their heads too bad hehe.

#READ THESE TAGS FOR MOD NOTES !!! #thank you all SO MUCH for sticking with me! I hope you’re alright/were fine with reading over 3k words… but it’s a fitting ending! #next thing is the event with Luna next month! I also have something planned for the blogs one year anniversary on the 30th! #also might post smth on my bday? (4/13) but it won’t be canon bc Sarah will have smth on hers (the same date but in universe) #you’ll see everyone again where this left off in May! (unless the event is extended lol) #ik it took me almost a year to slug through the prologue. but the plot will ramp up soon! promise ;) #pokeask #pokemon ask blog #Sarah Adamu #Hugh Iroai #Silver Sora #Gladion Aether #Prelude- Alolan Vacation #Mini Arc I- Wedding #I’m not tagging all the chars. sob #hope yall enjoyed this… I learned so much abt weddings for it akndknank

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3 days later…

Well, I have four outfits from when Mohn and I were younger that seem like they’d fit you four almost exactly.

What’s the bad news then…?

Well, Sarah, She pauses and hesitates before stepping out. One is this.

Before you say anything, kids, I am aware that I was quite the odd dresser in my younger years…

You must’ve never left them the- He’s cut off by a jab from Hugh’s elbow.

Well, er, Lusamine places the hanger on the top of the door, I will return soon. I have something for Rose and Giovanni. She walks off, leaving the quartet to stare awkwardly at the dress.

They turn to Sarah, Oh distortion, no.

Well, I don’t fit it.

Neither do I.

Lusamine walks back over, chuckling at the sight of the four. Close your mouth, dear.

Gladion flushed bright red, Mother!!

Pffft-

Shut up. Sarah and Hugh choose to not mention that Silver’s face is also turning red.

Here, Sarah. For the newlyweds. When Sarah turns to her she hands the girl an envelope, “Rose + Gio” written in fancy script on the front. Sarah, Hugh. Will you be heading off after this?

They exchange a look. Uh, yeah. Galar’s closer to Paldea.

Of course. I wish you both a good school year. She pats Sarah on the head, Have you already said goodbye to Mohn, Grimsley, and Lucian?

Of course!

Hm, She nods. Will your other friends be leaving, as well?

Oh, Hendrik, Luna, and Sol? Yeah, I think so.

Alright. You four have a good time.

Thanks Aunt Lusamine!

Thank you, Mrs. Aether.

Of course, you two. Don’t forget to stay in touch. Please let me know if Gladion is ill-behaved.

Mother!

The other four laugh as Lusamine walks off.

(Next)

#Prelude- Alolan Vacation #Mini Arc I- Wedding #Sarah Adamu #Hugh Iroai #Gladion Aether #Silver Sora #Lusamine Aether #pokeask #pokemon ask blog

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(Previous)

They continue forward after the lights disappear.

@pokeask-magi-retreat

After a while flying, something catches Sarah’s eye.

Wyvern! Stop! The aerodactyl halts midair, Turn back and fly down. Wyvern flies low and she jumps down, Just wait for me, guys!

Digging through the brush, she eventually finds the source of the sound.

A shiny nidoran growls at her, defending her male partner. He trembles behind her, clearly paralyzed.

Sarah kneels down beside them, taking out a cheri berry.

She waits as the female sniffs the berry, before taking it and giving it to the male. There you go!

The two glance at her, as she’s about to walk off. Sorry guys, I’ve got places to be. The two follow her for a few steps, I’ve got a wedding to go to.

She glances at them again, Actually. If you want to, of course, maybe you can come with me? I’m sure Giovanni and Rose will treat you well, but if you don’t want to go with them, you don’t have to either…

She digs into her bag and holds out two luxury balls, You’ll stay together, I promise!

They exchanged a look, before each tapped one ball with their nose.

A quick jog later, and Sarah grinned excitedly. We’ve got our gifts!

Of course she just found something along the way.

That’s just how Sarah rolls. Gladion nods in agreement.

The quartet remount Wyvern, We’re in Kanto, right? Not too far to Galar. Let’s keep going.

(Next)

#Prelude- Alolan Vacation #Mini Arc I- Wedding #Sarah Adamu #Hugh Iroai #Gladion Aether #Silver Sora #Wyvern Aerodactyl #nidoran #pokeask-magi-retreat #pokeask #pokemon ask blog

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Turnip @ Sarah: (sparkly eyes and excited bouncing) WOW!! You caught Xerneas??? Well, A Xerneas. I've never heard of that!! What's your Xerneas like?? How did you meet???

(translated by Sparkle the eevee)

mornin’ to you too. She yawns loudly (louder than an average person, probably), then grins tiredly. Honestly I can barely process my thoughts right now, so why don’t you talk to her yourself? She whistles sharply before wandering off, tailed by Sparkle, muttering something about needing more milk.

There’s a noticeable sparkle in the air as Luna trots into view.

(Luna the Xerneas is available for asks!)

Greetings, child. The Xerneas’ voice is projected into Turnip’s head. Luna bows her head respectfully. You wished to know how Sarah caught me, if I am correct? The Xerneas leans down, as if she’s sharing a secret. Well, it is not so much that she caught me, it would be more accurate to say that I chose her. It is best described as what Sarah said once, something along the lines of “friendship is magic.”

She has a fond twinkle in her eye, How we met is a unique story. My domain is Kalos, one which Zygarde, Yveltal, and I watch over. Yveltal, who goes by the name “Jasper,” noticed her having a pokemon battle with her spiky haired partner, and convinced us to all watch. When they noticed us, we vanished. We kept an eye on them for the rest of their time in Kalos. The rest, as mortals say, is history.

@askturnipdeerling

(cameos from @sinnohsiblings and @shimmeringtidepools! they’re both in the next ask, but I thought them being in the background would be funnier than them just appearing)

#Sarah Adamu #Luna Xerneas #turnip deerling #galadriel giratina #ryuki lugia #askturnipdeerling #pokeask #pokemon ask blog #Sparkle Eevee #Prelude- Alolan Vacation

[ask-sarah-and-co]

AAAAAAHHH, A HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUMAN. THE WORLD I USUALLY HAUNT DOESN'T HAVE ANY OF THOSE. INTERESTING. SO FLESHY. SO.. PALE. AND FRAIL. AND SMALL. I MEAN, I'VE SEEN PLENTY OF HUMANS BEFORE- I'VE BEEN AROUND SO MANY HUMANS ELSEWHERE. I JUST WANTED TO POINT OUT THAT I'M BIG AND STRONG. LOOK AT MY MUSCLES. ANYWAYS. YOU DON'T HAVE ANYONE TO MAKE YOU ABSOLUTELY YOLKED LIKE ME? WHAT ARE YOU LEARNING AROUND HERE? WHO'S YOUR MENTORS? WHY I OUTTA HAVE A WORD WITH THEM. A BABABABABABABA

Sarah grins excitedly. Whoa! I’ve never seen a Deoxys like you! Or a Deoxys at all-

She quickly turns her attention to the comments. Well, I can’t help but agree with you. I’m not the most physically strong human, and I don’t really have the goals for that, y’know?

She frowns in thought, My mentors? You must mean Uncle Lucian and Uncle Grimsley. You probably don’t know who they are, of course, but just take my word for it. Neither of them are very yolked.

She thinks again, Oh and I guess Piers counts too. He’s Grimsley’s nephew and, she smiles to herself, he’s basically skin and bones.

@askdeoxys

#Sarah Adamu #deoxys deoxys #askdeoxys #pokeask #pokemon ask blog #Prelude- Alolan Vacation

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Ugh. How long can it take to get one document from the archives?

Have you even seen the archives?

Uh-

He hasn’t. Gladion smirks into the book he’s reading. I can tell.

Hugh and Sarah laugh as Silver lightly shoves Gladion’s shoulder.

Anyways, Gladion looks up at his cousin. Did you say Aunt Raven and Uncle Akira gave you these?

Yeah. It was their last gifts before she… Sarah trails off sadly.

What’s in there? Gladion tosses the Violet Book at Hugh, which he flips through. Is it some sort of compilation of notes?

That’s what it seems like. Silver peeks over Gladion’s shoulder.

Anyways, how do you carry these both around? They’re not light-

Magic bag.

Riiight. I keep forgetting about that.

(The full cast is available for questions once again! Silver and Gladion are also available for questions!)

#Sarah Adamu #Hugh Iroai #Gladion Aether #Silver Sora #Sparkle Eevee #Solstice Umbreon #Weavile #pokeask #pokemon ask blog #Prelude- Alolan Vacation

[ask-sarah-and-co]

(@eevee-crossing) Trixa approaches the company. She is a bit anxious when come with humans, but she keeps smiling no matter what. She has an interest in one particular Umbreon.

“Oho, you have such a nice company. Also, you’re not a very usual Umbreon, I see some stars around your body. Here, have this.”

Trixa handles a star pin to Solstice.

Solstice keeps glancing to her right, watching the trainers battle. She almost doesn’t notice Trixa, too focused on what commands they’re yelling out.

Eventually, she sees Trixa’s extended hand and grins, Wow, for me?! That’s so nice of you!

(Solstice has obtained the star pin! Added to her ref!)

She pins it to her bag, before digging out something in return. Don’t think you’re leaving empty-handed!

(Trixa has obtained a star piece!)

@eevee-crossing

#Solstice Umbreon #trixa umbreon #eevee-crossing #pokeask #pokemon ask blog #Prelude- Alolan Vacation

[ask-sarah-and-co]

@ silver, opinions on the Rocket executives?

Tch, you got pictures?

Archer. He’s not the worst, I guess. I always thought he and that Proton were sneaking around together. Not that that’s relevant to what we’re talking about… whatever.

Arianna. She’s my horrible mother. I’m glad she’s trying to stay out of my life. And that she divorced Giovanni. I’d rather deal with him than her.

Petrel. He’s alright, I guess. He taught me some things.

Proton. He’s cool. He showed me pokemon battling and stuff. He was the one who caught me sneasel.

Ohhh, that’s the guy who invited me to the wedding!

What the fu-

Yeah, I was at the store a few days ago, you know, on the mainland. And that guy, she points at the picture of Proton, he said hi to me and invited me to Giovanni and Chairman Rose’s wedding.

What?! Wedding?!

Yeah. He was pretty nice, except for. You know. Being on Team Rocket. She shrugs, He said you, Gladdy and Hugh were all invited too. And that Mr. Lance and Leon were going.

But they’re both technically criminals-

Ehh, that’s kinda iffy. Either way, it’s for diplomacy, dude.

So… you going?

She shrugs again. Maybe. It’s the 16th I think, so we’ve got a few days to decide.

Silver mutters to himself, I mean I knew they were dating, but this is insane… He glances at Sarah. You’re taking this pretty well.

Well, Hugh and I defeated Team Plasma recently, and there was that whole Darkest Day thing a few years ago… Oh and I did get my eighth Kanto gym badge from Giovanni-

What?!

It’s not the craziest thing I’ve done. Worst case scenario? I whip out Eternatus and blast ‘em.

You have Eternatus with you?!?!

Sarah frowns in thought, Wait, 16th? Was I a last minute addition?! Oh, Rose is so gonna hear it from me-

Date marked on the calendar :)

Red is the first day of the blog, yellow is sinsibgala!

#Sarah Adamu #Silver Sora #pokeask #pokemon ask blog #if you couldn’t tell- this blog is all silly shenanigans no serious plot #also I rlly like orbitshipping and need to push that on you guys too #are they both evil? have they turned a new leaf? who knows! #Prelude- Alolan Vacation #Mini Arc I- Wedding

[ask-sarah-and-co]

Ding! A message appears on Sarah’s phone. The sender appears under the name “Blackjack”, with the icon being a shiny Roserade. The message is as follows:

“Hi there! As a Pokémon Trainer, I would like some advice. First: What made you realize you were asexual and demiromantic? Second: What advice would you give to a Pokémon who is questioning themselves? :)

Sent from my Leppa® Computer”

Sarah starts from her sleep. She also wakes Hugh, whose arm was draped over her.

What-

I have a sixth sense when it comes to my phone.

I think you need a technology detox.

She checks her phone, reading the message over once. And then another time. And again. And-

Dude, you gonna respond?

I don’t exactly know what to say? She frowns, and then begins typing.

Hi there, Blackjack! I hope you’re having a great day. When it comes to asexuality, I think the biggest sign for me was realizing I never felt the many crushes people went through in their preteens. And more recently, when people described the

She pauses, her face turning red. Hugh laughs.

“benefits” to relationships, I realized I never felt anything about “that” too. I found out the demiromantic part because all three of my relationships started as close friendships. Personally, I think having a crush is kind of a hassle… especially when your crush is your current best friend.

I’m your best friend? He pretends to be aloof, but she can see how touched he is.

She kisses him on the cheek. Of course.

As for advice? The best thing I can say is just give it time, and ask other people. If you are possibly, maybe, crushing on a friend (or trying to find yourself) the best way to figure it out would be to just wait it out? I think if you wait enough, your determination in your sexuality will only grow stronger. You totally could also ask someone with experience.

You do realize-

Shoot.

I’m just realizing that you’re asking me for advice. Uh, I hope you weren’t hoping for, like, completely definite stuff from me. I’m currently working through most of it myself. But talking to other people like myself really helped me figure it out. Do you know the of Sinnoh elite 4 member Lucian? He was a teacher of mine and really helped me through my discovery. After all, he’s asexual himself! Anyways, I’m sorry this is kind of just talking in circles and not the most helpful. I hope you find what you’re looking for eventually! Love, Sarah

That’s nice.

Thanks…?

@ask-meowscarada

#Sarah Adamu #Hugh Iroai #blackjack roserade #ask-meowscarada #pokeask #pokemon ask blog #hope shes able to help! somewhat at least lol #Prelude- Alolan Vacation

[ask-sarah-and-co]

…Sarah? The Xerneas projects her voice into the girl’s mind as to not wake up Hugh. An odd lycanroc is asking for you, Sarah…? She can’t hear anything from Sarah’s mind, only a faint muttering of zzzzz, “red velvet cookie,” or “crunchy chip cookie.” Sarah? Are you playing that mobile game again? Biscuit Dash? She peeks her head into the tent.

Ah.

The girl is dressed in her usual attire, but asleep and cuddled next to Hugh. Luna smiled to herself, I suppose I will have to answer the questions myself.

(Loose translations by Topaz the Lycanroc because Luna doesn’t know what an ex is lol)

Hm, I don’t know of Sarah’s friends too well… I do remember her speaking of two interesting folks.

Hm, there’s a boy from Galar. Hop? And a girl from Paldea. Nemona. She and Hop were childhood friends and had platonic feelings mixed with romantic ones, I believe those are the exact words she used. Sarah and Nemona were together briefly. I’m fairly sure she is still close friends with both of them.

@ask-the-shiny-pokemons

Some bonuses :)

#obligatory cookie run reference lolll #also I havent played undertale. I just had vague memories of that one line lol #Luna Xerneas #Sarah Adamu #Topaz Lycanroc #rimi lycanroc #ask-the-shiny-pokemons #pokeask #pokemon ask blog #Prelude- Alolan Vacation

[ask-sarah-and-co]

(@borealis-siblings) Venus @Luna: Venus looks up at Luna with a bright smile.

"So, Luna, if Im not mistaken? I'm sort of curious to hear more about this Yveltal you've mentioned.. Jasper, was his name you said?"

Ah, Venus! She grins knowingly, It’s quite nice to see you again. As for Jasper, I do believe it’s best to speak to him yourself? She thinks for a second. But I do not have the power to summon him. Or call him in any way. Which might seem odd, because we’re basically siblings and whatnot, but it’s alright. I know what to do.

She approaches Hugh, awkwardly looming over him.

O-Oh. Hugh stumbles to remember the Xerneas’ name. Luna? What do you need?

I would like you to summon Jasper. Or Sol, as you and Sarah call him.

How do I do that?

Well, the simplest way is to just whistle. He will most likely hear you and fly over.

Alright. He obliges, and at first nothing seems to happen.

Oh hey, Hugh! Luna! What’s up- OH GODS WHAT IS THAT?!

A dark shadow looms behind Hugh, seemingly about to slice off Hugh’s head. Sarah tackles Hugh to the ground, the shadow just narrowly missing him.

The shadow lets out a snarky laugh.

You mortals are getting better aren’t you? The shadow swirls around, revealing a blond, tanned, tattooed man.

He ruffles Sarah’s hair, and then Hugh’s, a cocky smirk permanently etched onto his face. Luna rolls her eyes.

What did you need, you peons?

(Sol the Yveltal is available for asks!)

@borealis-siblings

#Sol Yveltal #Luna Xerneas #Hugh Iroai #Sarah Adamu #venus espeon #borealis-siblings #pokeask #pokemon ask blog #just so it’s clear! Jasper speaks out loud while Luna speaks telepathically :) #Prelude- Alolan Vacation

[ask-sarah-and-co]

While Sarah is drinking her milk, she is approached by Hugh. A very, very tired and annoyed Hugh.

Hugh, are you okay? You don’t look-

What-

THEY’VE BEEN HERE SINCE 3 IN THE FUCKING MORNING. ARCEUS HELP ME. He sighs, I’m going to bed. I lit a fire for them, entertained them for a couple hours- they’re your job now.

Sarah spots the duo in the distance. When she walks over to them, she stares in awe at the legendary pokemon before her.

She bows hastily, It’s wonderful to see you as well, Ryuki! And great to meet you as well, Galadriel. She shakes the Giratina’s hand, but the sleeve of her shirt catches her eye.

Oh nooo, oh Arceus- She nervously checks her outfit, before flushing bright red. Out of all my legendary pajamas- Of course I’m wearing these- She dashes off, completely embarrassed. Lunaaaa could you talk to them? Please?

Luna joins the other two legendaries, her form shimmering until she resembles a human. She bows to the other two legends politely.

Addressing the Giratina she smiles, Sarah is indeed related to Adaman. I believe she said he was about seven generations back? Hm. I never realized that she had Dialga’s scent on her… I might have to ask Alwin about that directly.

She turns to the Lugia. I’m fairly certain Sarah has only ever encountered Alwin in person once. Luna thinks for a few seconds. I believe there was some trouble involving a fellow named Volo on Spear Pillar a few months ago. I don’t know the specific details, I think he was from Adaman’s time and somehow travelled forwards? Anyways, Sarah helped the Sinnoh champion, Cynthia, send him back. Alwin and his counterpart Palkia, known as Cheval, thanked both personally.

@sinnohsiblings / @shimmeringtidepools

#Luna Xerneas #Sarah Adamu #Hugh Iroai #ryuki lugia #galadriel giratina #shimmeringtidepools #sinnohsiblings #pokeask #pokemon ask blog #cw:swearing #my personal hc is that legendaries have no sense of time bc theyre immortal- which is why they showed up super early lol #Prelude- Alolan Vacation

[ask-sarah-and-co]

Vekpa @ Sarah: HEY. I hear you humans are often given a STARTER POKEMON to accompany you on your travels… Did you ever GET ONE?

Sarah bows somewhat formally to the Solgaleo befor properly greeting Nora. It’s a pleasure to meet you both! (Also, thanks Nora!) As for a starter pokemon,

He’s an inteleon named Poseidon! Actually, instead of just talking about him, you guys should meet him! She sends out her inteleon.

(Poseidon the inteleon is available for asks!)

The inteleon greets the two, bowing formally to the Solgaleo.

Hey, Poseidon. Can you help me set up the camping stuff? She digs in her bag and pulls out a pot and a rolled up tent, which both look comically large compared to it. He nods and carries the stuff away.

Anyways, would you two like to stay for dinner? It’s getting pretty late and I’m assuming where you’re both headed is pretty far. Also- I’m making curry tonight! It’s a combo of my mum and my cousin Arven’s recipes, so it’s bound to be good!

@askvekpa / @askarangerteam

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[ask-sarah-and-co]

(Previous)

We must go, Sarah.

She doesn’t remove her arms from the three, still hugging them all tight. I knowwwww…

We will see each other again.

I know…

Do have a good time during your “school year,” if that’s what it’s called. You as well, Hugh. He sends his friend a nod, which is returned.

She lets the three legends go. In a flash of pink light, a red swirl of feathers, and a swift blur, the three are gone.

(The legends are closed for asks!)

Are you ready to go, then? She sends out her aerodactyl, Wyvern.

Yeah, I’m good. He brushes off his suit, and then grabs Sarah’s shoulder. Wait, let me fix that.

She grins as he fixes her tie. I’ve never worn one of these before.

I can tell.

…At least this’ll stick it to Giovanni, right?

Definitely. His grin is slightly sheepish as he holds Silver’s arm. Sarah and Hugh turn as the two approach the others.

You guys ready?

Yup. The four mount Wyvern, Sarah patting his neck.

Let’s get to Wyndon swiftly, kay buddy? He trills in agreement.

Did you grab something for a wedding gift?

Uh, I was thinking we’d find something along the way…

Of course you were…

(Next)

#Sarah Adamu #Hugh Iroai #Gladion Aether #Silver Sora #pokeask #pokemon ask blog #Prelude- Alolan Vacation #Mini Arc I- Wedding

[ask-sarah-and-co]

TECHNO: "So... How did you guys start dating?"

(translated by Solstice the umbreon)

It’s a pleasure to meet you, Techno! Your sibling too!

She continues chatting,

That was quite a detour, haha. Anyways back to the dating thing. Hugh and I met about a month ago? That’s right, right?

He shrugs, sounds about right.

Yeah and when we met we kinda argued. In public. And then we apologized and became friends?

Then we started dating like a week later.

It was like speedrun enemies to friends to lovers-

Stop describing our relationship with fanfiction terms. Please.

@askeeveelets

(note: check the image description for the third panel!)

#techno umbreon #hype jolteon #askeeveelets #Sarah Adamu #Hugh Iroai #Solstice Umbreon #pokeask #pokemon ask blog #hehe I hope you liked hypes cameo! rlly wanted to draw them and the ask was sent before their reveal lol #Prelude- Alolan Vacation

[ask-sarah-and-co]

Hope: So, you’re both such interesting-looking pokemon. Never seen any like you before in my world. What do you both tend to do in your spare time?

(translated by Anubis the lucario)

Did she say-?

Don’t question it.

Hugh and I do many things together, nowadays.

We often read or play video games together, when we’re not exploring that is.

On our own,

I work out a lot and Sarah does a crazy amount of art.

Anyways, it’s nice to meet you, Hope! You should totally stop by again sometime. She then whispers to the blaziken, Anubis really needs more friends.

The lucario jabs her lightly in the side while she and Hugh laugh.

(@ask-the-royal-absol)

(all backgrounds under cut bc I spent a stupid amt of time on them)

#I’m so sorry this took 5000 years!!! #I rlly decided to draw each thing didnt I #Sarah Adamu #Hugh Iroai #ask-the-royal-absol #hope blaziken #Anubis Lucario #pokemon ask blog #pokeask #Prelude- Alolan Vacation