The Element of Magic

27th Spell [Video]

2016-01-22T15:31:53Z

Good morning, everyone. I'd like to talk to you all about competition.

I don't have to tell you about the usual way people compete in this world, I mean we're saturated in it every day we're here. But what if, say, you have a Pokemon who doesn't really like to fight? Or you don't enjoy battling them? Or for that matter what if you just want another option aside from Pokemon battling? Most Pokemon, and for that matter a lot of us as well, still enjoy a good competitive atmosphere, so what's the solution?

Well, me and my friend Korra hit on an idea last month. Some of you might have seen the post she made about that snow creation she and her Pokemon made using nothing but various moves from their arsenals and the surrounding materials. So we got to thinking, what's stopping us from making that into some sort of event? Creative team-building exercises for our Pokemon and ourselves that we can show off the results of, maybe even submit them for judging if some of us want to be on a panel. And that's just the beginning! We could make an entire set of sports around this if we put our minds to it, I'm quite sure.

This is really just the seed of an idea, and I'll be honest, it'll take a lot of effort and interest to get anything out of it, but it was just something I really thought should be brought up to the regions as a whole. At this point we are still very much in the brainstorming part of things, so if anything I've said has sparked an idea with you, let's hear it! And I encourage discussion in the middle of this post.

That's all from me, so anyone whose attention I've got, go ahead and let's hear what you have to say. I'm really looking forward to thoughts on this!

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26th Spell [Video]

2015-07-07T01:37:50Z

So, we're in the first week of the new month and we'll probably be getting new people for a while... and it's occurred to me that there's something about that I've been thinking about for some time now, but have never really addressed.

[Twilight folds her arms a bit, frowning in consideration at the screen.]

Most of us ought to know by now about the helpful guide that Riku, the owner of the training center and the new breeding center, wrote about this world some time ago. It's still a useful resource despite needing some updating, and it's where I got the seed of my idea, but it's a bit... oversized for a newcomer, no offense Riku.

Is there a way to maybe... [She pauses a moment to grope for words.] Create some sort of collective document where we all put in our thoughts on what a new arrival should know about this world right away? Something simple and straightforward, that gives them a grounding point for their first few days. I always worry I've forgotten to mention something important when I talk to someone new, and I think that's a problem we all share. This could fix that, and give them a bit of a leg up in adapting to this world. And as long as we all know about it we can be sure someone's going to show it to them when they arrive.

It might not seem like much, but if you think back on how we all felt when we first arrived, I think most of us would have really liked something like that to at least be available.

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25th Spell: [Video]

2014-07-26T09:20:24Z

You know, of all the Pokemon to honor, Slowpoke seems like a rather odd choice.

[If Twilight's voice sounds funny, it's because she's currently at the bottom of a well. And those familiar with Azalea town should probably be able to get clued in pretty quickly that it's Slowpoke Well, specifically.]

Not that I have anything against the species in general but... it's not a Legendary or anything, which is what these are usually named after. I guess it could just be because there are so many of them... though I haven't actually seen any yet.

[As she says that there's a squish sound, and the video wobbles when she jumps.]

Ah! Oh... There you are. [The view shifts to a Slowpoke, who seems entirely undisturbed by the fact that it just got stepped on.] Good, I'm glad you're here after all. Snails, come on out!

[One pop of a pokeball later, a Slowbro is standing there staring down at it's brethren. The two of them stare at one another for several moments before the Slowbro talks.

Sloooooooow

The Slowpoke stares in response for several more moments before answering with a Pooooooke of its own. Twilight groans.]

... Okay in retrospect I don't know why I thought this would need to be record- waugh!

[She jumps again, jiggling the camera, and the view turns to show several more Slowpokes coming towards her.]

Oh. Well, there really are a lot of them down here, aren't there? I guess Snails will have plenty of company for this little visit... Wait. They're coming from the direction of the stairs up, aren't they? Which means the path back is now all slimy and I'm liable to fall on my face...

[She and the camera swivel around back to Snails, who stares blankly at her, but with a big dopey grin on his face.]

You had them do that on purpose, didn't you?

[This seems like a really silly accusation at first...

Until he slowly, deliberately winks at her.]

You're not funny!

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24th Spell: [Video]

2014-03-09T03:11:10Z

Why is there no map for this place... You know, I think that's a project that really needs to be undertaken. Maps of all the various caaaaaaaaa- oof!

[Stepping onto one of the ice-covered floors that covers the ice path, Twilight is interrupted by suddenly slipping and sliding all the way over to the wall on the opposite side, which she crashes headlong into.]

Urgh... that was unpleasant. Alright, just need to pay a bit more attention, let's tryyyyyyy- argh!

[Another step has her legs slipping straight out from under her, and she slides across to another corner of the room on her knees, face first. After a highly unpleasant sounding crash, she lets out a low groan and slides down the wall until she's face down, making highly unhappy noises.]

I. Hate. This. Cave.

[As if to add insult to injury, the Pokemon who's been holding the gear this whole time proceeds to step out onto the ice and easily slide its way over to its hapless trainer, holding out the gear.]

What? Oh just... just shut it off, Champ. I don't even want to worry about that map idea until I'm out of this place, now. Oh, my head...

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23rd Spell [Video/Action for Ecruteak]

2013-10-31T05:02:40Z

Tower! Clear us a path!

[The thunderous roar of a furious Tyranitar splits the air as Tower wades through a swarm of ghost types, batting them away and biting the stronger ones before tossing them aside. Twilight waves a hand and calls out:]

Now! AJ! Cadence! Let's get going! Follow her!

[She turns the screen to her face and tries to hold it steady as she runs.]

It occurs to me that I probably should have checked on this when this whole thing started, but the idea just now occurred to me. I don't suppose anyone's checked in with the expert on how we might deal with this ghost swarm problem? If anyone could help... He might even have an idea for how to help those of us who have become unresponsive.

[She looks distressed for a bit before letting the gear fall back to her side. Just before it clicks off, it shows AJ's back...

And the rainbow-haired figure being carried on it.]

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22nd Spell: [Video/Action for Route 38]

2013-09-08T04:00:31Z

[The video clicks on with a view of a Magnezone hovering over the long grass, peering around as though looking for something. After several moments, it turns back to the gear and shakes its body back and forth, looking remarkably like a shaking head.]

Well, it's not surprising. I did have to search for weeks to find you, after all.

[The Magnezone bleeps unintelligibly at the gear. Even those who can understand Pokemon (and other Pokemon themselves) will only hear noises that sound oddly like R2-D2.]

Maybe someone else has one you can talk to. [The gear turns around to show Twilight's face.] A question. Well, two. First off, who out there has a Pokemon from the Magnemite line? And second, does anyone else have... trouble communicating with them? Of course most of us can't understand Pokemon when they talk, but even my other Pokemon can't seem to understand anything Tesla has to say. Are there other Magnemites who seem to have that issue? For that matter, other Pokemon in general? It's something I've never even heard of before.

Hmmm... and on a more general topic, here's something I've been wondering about for a while. If you were to take six Pokemon, start them at level one, and try to train them together as a coherent team, which ones would you pick? I've been considering the idea for a while now, and while I'm not certain it's practical to start right now I'd like to start gathering input.

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21st Spell: [Video/Action for Olivine]

2013-07-24T21:51:57Z

[The view opens to a shot of the sea. Pure, pristine, gorgeous...

And apparently filled with swarms of oncoming Pokemon.]

Tesla, fire!

[A huge blast of electricity rips past Twilight into the sea, striking all the nearby swarming fossil Pokemon and knocking out a good chunk of them.]

Thank Celestia for strong Electric-types... Does anyone know what's causing this? I woke up this morning and the town was practically covered in these ancient Pokemon. I've been doing my best to hold them back, as have several others, but they just keep on coming no matter what we do. Is this happening everywhere?

[A small group of Kabuto, Omanyte, and Tirtouga dare the beach again only to be zapped into unconsciousness by Tesla. The Magnezone doesn't even seem tired when Twilight turns the camera on it, though it would probably be hard to tell...]

We've been okay so far, but we can't keep this up forever. And what if they start coming from somewhere aside from-

[There's a loud cry from behind. Twilight whirls around and the shot pans up to show the top of the lighthouse-

Which is covered in Archen that have just flown down from Route 39.]

The sea. Oh horseapples.

[One of the Archen screeches as it lifts off, and the feed ends with that ominous shot.]

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20th Spell [Video/Action for Cianwood]

2013-05-28T02:25:26Z

Tower- Tower no!

[An enormous roar accompanies the sudden rush of sand by the lens of the Pokegear as an enormous Tyranitar begins stomping around, roaring at something that can't be seen through the sandstorm. Twilight backs up a few steps, holding her arm in front of her face as the sand threatens to blind her.]

Gah, it's everywhere... Tower, stop! It's just a-

[With another roar, the hulking monstrosity sends the object of its rage hurling over its shoulder past Twilight.]

... Tentacool.

[The hapless jellyfish is forgotten already, though, as Tower seems to have taken the opportunity to just start stomping around wildly, roaring challenges at what appears to be the world at large.]

Oh by Celestia's mane... When I get the sand out of my eyes you are going in your ball for a week!

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19th Spell: [Video]

2013-04-17T04:10:48Z

[The first thing the camera shows when the feed clicks on is the dopey face of a Slowbro. Snails peers into the lens for a few moments before very, very slowly winking at the gear and then pulling his head out of the way, showing the view of Twilight and Applejack sitting on a dock, fishing poles in hand. They're talking about something, but it's hard to hear with how far back the gear is.

Suddenly, Pinkie Pie, sporting a huge grin on her face (and slitted eyes that might make people who know both Pinkie Pie and Zoroarks wonder if this is the genuine article), starts sneaking up on them. Snails pops his head back in and raises a finger to his mouth in a shushing gesture as the other former pony gets closer to the two.

Suddenly AJ's line starts tugging. The two girls begin talking eagerly and excitedly enough to completely miss the third one sneaking up behind them. As Applejack tries to pull up her catch, Pinkie reaches out...

And promptly shoves them both off the pier, yelping. They fall out of the water and start shouting angrily as Pinkie Pie giggles merrily at them, then frolics off as they swim out after her. Twilight, however, stops when she reaches the shore and sees Snails and her gear. Growling something under her breath, she stalks over and picks up the device, glaring at it as she swipes her soaked bangs out of her eyes.]

There's two lessons to take from this. One, pay attention to your surroundings. Two, if you have Pokemon or friends who are prone to pranks, make sure they aren't left alone when you're trying to relax.

Now the question is, did he team up with the actual Pinkie or one of the Zoroarks we have...?

[Grumbling, Twilight turns off the gear as she stalks off to discipline some Pokemon and possibly a fellow pony.]

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18th Spell: [Video/Action for Route 36]

2013-02-22T05:13:26Z

[The gear clicks on to show what looks like a room out of an old, rustic cabin, a fairly small one with two benches on the sides, next to windows. Three girls are lounging around in it and four backpacks litter the floor. The view holds there for a few moments... long enough to tell that the "room" is moving.]

I have to admit, this really did work out quite well.

[The gear turns around to show off Twilight's smiling face.]

Amazing what you can put together with a little teamwork, isn't it? I'm still not sure how we'll get this thing over some of the terrain Johto and Kanto have to offer, not to mention traveling between regions, but we'll cross that bridge when we come to it, as the saying goes.

At any rate, we're about to make our stop so I can show the outside- [Twilight's interrupted by a sudden whinny from outside.] What the... Dash! What's going on?

[There's a bit of a clamor as she shoves herself up to one of the windows along with the gear (and, judging by the noises, all of the other girls as well) and the resultant view of the outside shows a small group of Yanma buzzing by, clearly agitated by the giant intruder in their midst.]

... Well, I should have expected this thing would draw some extra attention. Sorry everyone, I'll have to finish what I was saying later.

[She clicks off the feed.]

[OOC: So, Applejack decided a while ago that the pony group needed a wagon, so she built one! (With mod permission, of course.) This is its first journey, and Twilight will be showing the rest thing off after they deal with their little infestation. Questions about it will be fielded mostly by either Twi or AJ.]

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17th Spell: [Video/Action for Ponies] (Forward dated to Saturday morning)

2013-02-09T02:15:08Z

( Cut for length, not cut ICly )

A few moments later...

[The gear clicks on to show a wet haired and slightly bedraggled Twilight.]

Ah, hello everyone. It seems I've encountered one of those week-long sleeps that we go into on occasion, and gotten some new memories of home. Honestly, it feels a bit strange to be back here... but I'll adjust soon enough. If anything important has happened in the past week, I'd appreciate it if somepo- someone could let me know.

... Also, if anyone has any ideas as to how to curb the tendencies of some Pokemon to abscond with peoples' gear and pull, or try to pull, obnoxious pranks on their trainers and others, I'd love to hear them.

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16th Spell: [Video/Action for Goldenrod]

2013-01-16T04:59:39Z

[The feed clicks on to show Twilight hugging what looks like a spaceship with eyes. Looks like her Magneton finally evolved.]

Yes yes yes yes yes yes yes! Finally, my very own Magnezone!

[She practically giggles in glee, clambering up onto the top of her newly evolved Pokemon with a grin. The Magnezone waits for her to be settled on top of it, and then slowly rises up into the air.]

I am Twilight Sparkle, Captain of the Starship Tesla! Our mission is to search the cosmos for-

For...

Megasoma, Snails, what are you two doing with my gear?

[The feed suddenly clicks off.]

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15th Spell: [Video/Action for Violet City]

2012-12-16T06:21:13Z

( Action )

Video:

So, what's the best way to keep yourself warm while flying on Pokeback in the middle of winter? I bundled up to what I thought was a decent amount, but I'm still freezing!

Also, Fluttershy and I are now in Violet, where we'll be staying until... probably the new year, at least. We're hoping to see you soon, Rainbow.

Filtered to the PGC (insanely strong):

And I realize I'm probably fairly late on this, but if anyone's running an investigation on what happened in the gym and you want my help, consider me at your disposal.

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14th Spell: [Video/Action for Goldenrod]

2012-12-03T08:41:53Z

[The video clicks on to show a flexing, posing, preening Heracross standing in front of a fainted Miltank. The video focuses on that for about five seconds before shifting over a bit, to the irritation of the Heracross, who starts yammering angrily.

But the cameramon seems much more interested in Twilight, who is holding her hands up in a disarming gesture.] Now, just... calm down, okay? You put up a great fight, there's no reason to be-

You wiped out two of my Pokemon in one hit each!

[Twilight winces.] Well, Megasoma does have a type advantage, and... he's not known for holding back-

He's a bully! And you're a bully!

[She looks very visibly hurt at that.] I... I really don't think-

I can't believe they let people like you compete in the Pokemon League! You should be disqualified! You should... You should... [The camera wobbles a bit, turning to show Whitney about to burst into a state of tears.]

Now, hang on, there's no need to... I mean, please don't... Um... Can't you... Oh no, what now...?

[Whitney inhales deeply, about to start wailing.]

Er... Fluttershy, I choose you!

[Fluttershy stumbles into view of the camera right before Twilight calls out:] And turn that off, Sapphire!

[The screen goes black.]

[A few moments later, Twilight and Fluttershy are sitting out on a bench, Twilight staring at her new plain badge. She looks pretty down for someone who just won a gym badge.]

... I'm sorry, Fluttershy.

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13th Spell: [Video/Action for Fluttershy]

2012-10-24T05:29:41Z

[The gear's camera shows a nice view of the night sky (well, sort of nice, it's still pretty cloudy and the fog's rolling in, after all) as Twilight clicks it on. Something flutters across the view, but it's pretty dark and hard to see what it is.]

I thought things would get a bit brighter after we got out of Ilex Forest, but not just yet, I guess. Ah well, Echo seems to like it better like this anyway.

[As the unidentifiable (unless you know Twi named her Zubat Echo) Pokemon flutters by again, the camera seems to come just a bit closer to it, then slide a bit further away.]

Trying to adapt to Pokemon that have different sleep schedules is a bit tougher than I thought. I figured with all my experience staying up to cram for tests I'd have been more ready for this, but it's definitely cut into our travel time. Not that the recent weather was helping, mind. Anyone else have any problems with that?

[A loud snort comes from behind, and Twilight chuckles, shifting the camera around to show her own face... and right behind it, that of the Snorlax she's using as a bed.]

Then again, some of them can sleep wherever and whenever, and are pretty good at helping us with that too. On that note, I should say that if you've never used a Snorlax as a bed before, you should try it. Best. Mattress. Ever.

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12th Spell: [Video/Action for Fluttershy]

2012-10-02T07:34:45Z

Alright, Starswirl, you've got the video running?

[There's a sigh in response, and then that odd echo sort of voice that accompanies telepathy.]

Yes, but I really do think you're spoiling him with this. Recording an entire match just so one of your Pokemon can strut around?

[Twilight shrugs in response, unperturbed by her Pokemon's complaint.]

It's only the one time, and he really was insistent. I don't usually hold with showing off, but as long as he doesn't start strutting around and being generally insufferable, I think it's fairly harmless. I just kind of wish I knew who he was trying to impress.

I have a feeling you'll find out soon enough.

[Twilight responds to that with a raised eyebrow, but she doesn't question it any further. The camera swings up to show the doors of the Azalea gym, and she shrugs and turns around to face them. A grinning, almost swaggering Heracross shoves the doors open as soon as she looks at them, with considerably more force than necessary. Twilight grimaces, but follows him inside, as does the camera. They walk straight up to the gym leader, who promptly grins at them.]

Well hello there! You must be the latest challenger. I'm Bugsy, and I never lose when it comes to bug-type Pokemon.

Megasoma here begs to disagree on that.

Oh yeah? Well we'll just see how your Heracross measures up to the Bug Pokemon authority, shall we? Go, Pinsir!

[And the battle's on. Megasoma turns to grin and wink at the camera as it starts, while Twilight seems to be realizing that encouraging this sort of behavior might have been a bad idea. She sighs.]

Well, you wanted this, now you've got it. Go, Megasoma. Show everyone watching what you can do.

[And he proceeds to do precisely that.]

A few moments later...

[Twilight walks out of the gym, attaching her new badge to her shirt, while Megasoma swaggers around, posing and flexing and generally looking way too pleased with himself for his own good. She takes the gear back from the cameramon and sighs as the view swings around to show a very unimpressed Kadabra.]

Okay, Starswirl, I admit it. You were right. That was a horrible idea.

[She turns to the camera.]

My sincerest apologies for anyone who had to sit through that. I promise, I'm never doing anything like that again.

Now to find a way to deflate his swollen head...

[She sighs, and clicks off the gear.]

[OOC: Well that turned out longer than I'd planned on. Mod-approved Hive Badge for Twilight, and your character can either speak up while the fight's going on or afterwards. But yeah, ICly absolutely all of the battle was shown on the gear.]

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11th Spell: [Video/Action for Union Cave]

2012-09-07T13:53:19Z

[The gear clicks on in steady hands, focusing directly on Twilight's face. She checks it out a moment before nodding in satisfaction.]

Looks good, Starswirl. Make sure to keep it recording so I can review this later.

[She clears her throat and goes into scientist lecture mode.]

Date: September the Seventh by Johto's Calendar.

Location: Outside Union Cave, Azalea Town entrance. Preparing to re-enter the cave.

Experiment: In order to test the effectiveness of the Repel item sold in the shops, I wore the fragrance through the Cave and am now going to return into it as the item has worn off. I will document the difference in the frequency of encounters and use this data to determine a rough estimate of the effect. Further experiments may be necessary depending on my results.

The experiment begins now. Come on, Starswirl.

[She turns and heads inside the cave, walking along at a sedate pace. Soon enough there's the sound of wings flapping.]

Hmmm, we seem to have Pokemon already. Well that's a fairly large difference in and of itself.

Wait, just how many of them are-

[She's cut off with a shriek as a Zubat flies by, and another buzzes the gear. Starswirl quickly drops the gear and goes to help his trainer, causing the image to drop to the ground and start showing nothing but rock. Before the gear shuts off, Twilight shouts:]

It's in my hair! It's stuck in my haiiiiiiir!

[It clicks off after that.

A few minutes later, the gear clicks on again, showing a very grumpy Twilight sitting outside the cave with a bandage on her face and her hair looking like it just went through a wind tunnel. One full of various debris.]

Conclusion: There is no need for further study. The item clearly works, and works very well.

Also, a personal note here.

I hate Zubat.

Can't believe I had to catch the rotten thing to get it out... [She mutters a few more inaudible things as she switches the gear back off. Well, no one ever said scientific research was easy.]

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10th Spell: [Video/Action for Violet]

2012-08-17T05:14:34Z

[Standing outside of the Violet City gym, Twilight gives a soft sigh before holding up her new Zephyr Badge. She gives the Magneton floating next to her a gentle pat.]

Well, that's finally taken care of. I was starting to think I'd be stuck in this city for months due to varying circumstances, and frankly I ran out of things to do here a few weeks ago. Good work, Tesla.

[She pockets the badge and folds her arms in thought.]

So, south next... Looks like the next big obstacle is Union Cave. Does anyone know if there are maps of that place drawn up anywhere? I'm not really a spelunking expert.

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9th Spell: [Action for Violet]

2012-07-17T09:55:19Z

[She shouldn't be out here. She knows that much. No matter how stir-crazy she was getting inside, she's still sick and she shouldn't be outside wandering around. Fluttershy's going to be furious with her.

And yet, she can't help it. She just desperately wants to be up and about, doing... something. Anything. So she snuck out of their room at the inn in the early morning, and she's now wandering Violet trying to find something to do with herself.

Then the first sparks arcs out from her to the ground. She blinks in surprise, turning to stare at the hand it came from.]

What- [But her question is cut off as another shock leaps out of her, frying the ground again and making her squeak in surprise. Soon, she's turning into a miniature lightning storm, bolts zapping around her again and again as she tries desperately to get these sudden powers under a semblance of control.]

Oh Celestia, what's happening? I can't... control- [A particularly strong blast interrupts her, lunging out in an arc towards any hapless citizens who might have had the bright idea to watch this. Run away!]

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8th Spell [Video/Action for Violet City]

2012-06-25T03:57:04Z

P-Princess Celestia?

[Twilight's very worried face appears in the screen, a Sigilyph, Celestia's Sigilyph, fluttering around behind her.]

Your Pokemon... it just showed up here. I don't know how it got here, but I promise I'll get it back to you right away. I'm sure that-

[She cuts off, seeming to notice something in the corner of the screen. Her eyes widen in shock and horror.]

The filter broke? But that means...

[She pauses a moment, tears coming to her eyes.]

She's gone...

[She turns off the gear before she can start to cry. Any responses will be answered in a few hours.]

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7th Spell: [Video/Action for Violet City]

2012-06-13T14:50:43Z

You know, I was starting to wonder why Pokemon stores had those huge bulk deals available.

[Twilight's camera, held by her Kadabra, pans over to a baby Munchlax, happily devouring enough food to feed three normal Pokemon.]

No wonder they called them "Munchlax sized" portions.

So, what are the most interesting things to do in Violet City and the general vicinity? Fluttershy and I will be waiting here for a while, so I figured I'd check and see what we should be spending our time on. Gym battle aside, of course.

[The Munchlax waves its hands at Twilight, who chuckles and picks her up... with slight difficulty.]

Oof. They're even born heavy...

[Filtered to Princess Celestia]

How's your journey going so far, Princess? Are you getting used to Johto?

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6th Spell: [Video/Action for Ecruteak]

2012-06-02T04:19:41Z

[Twilight's standing in front of Ecruteak's gym as she turns on her gear, grinning one of those smiles that just refuses to go down.]

I've heard of a lot of things that you "always remember your firsts" of. I think everyone has something like that. Big events have a way of leaving an impression on your mind, after all, especially if you've never done anything like them before.

[She holds up a little something before the camera.]

I wonder if this'll fall into that category.

Hey, that gives me a thought. Who out there remembers their first gym victory? Any good stories? Did you have a good fight, or did you just steamroll the leader? Did you win your first time? Did you plan everything out before you came into the gym or just wing it? Anything you want to share would be fun to hear.

And on a completely different note, does anyone know where I can get a Munchlax egg? I've been reviewing my team and I could really use a tough normal type.

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???? Spell [4th Wall Action/Video]

2012-05-25T05:44:36Z

Yes yes yes yes yes yes yes!

[Leaping gleefully around in the air like an idiot at the sudden regaining of her actual body is... a purple unicorn.]

My real body, and my magic! Everything's back to normal! Oh this is terrific, there's so many new things to do. Where do I even start?

[She claps her hooves together, grinning wildly (and just slightly manically) at the prospect for a moment... then she notices something behind her. A very large, menacing looking shadow.]

Hey, what is... [She turns around, and her eyes practically pop out of her head. And well they might, given what she's seeing...]

What... the... hay?

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5th Spell: [Video/Action for Ecruteak Pokecenter]

2012-05-12T10:30:47Z

[It's late night when a set of images, clearly pictures in an old book, flicker by the gear. First one of Entei, then Raikou, then Suicune.

After the third one, the gear turns to show a very tired-looking Twilight Sparkle, bags under her eyes and all. She yawns, but shakes the sleep-fog out of her head.]

Given the current situation this may seem like an odd time for a question like this, but it's very linked with this town and my curiosity is just eating me alive here. Can anyone tell me anything about these three Pokemon? Particularly if anyone's been lucky enough to see them, I'd like to hear the story.

[She sighs and rubs one of her eyes.] Really glad the Centers have their own generators. Hope someone gets the Power Plant up and working again... anyone know anything about what's going on there? I'm guessing not since it's out of the way, but it's bugging me, so I thought I'd ask.

Thanks in advance.

( [Private to the PGC] )

[OOC: For the curious, this is how Twi figured out what was going on. Thanks for the help, Carmen and Robin!]

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4th Spell: [Voice/Action only for Ecruteak]

2012-04-24T04:30:52Z

[The gear clicks on to reveal Twilight sitting next to a hospital bed, staring intently at a sleeping Fluttershy. She turns to the camera right away, concern and questions in her expression.]

Hey... does anyone have any advice for taking care of a person in a coma?

[Realizing pretty quickly how worrisome this sounds, she quickly amends her statement.]

Don't worry too much, I'm pretty sure this is just the result of her gaining new memories from our home... it happened to another friend of mine a while ago. But her body still needs to be taken care of while that's happening, and if what I heard from the others last time is accurate, that'll take about a week. So I'd like to know as much as I can.

And while I'm at it, has this happened to anyone else here, or a friend? I'd appreciate anyone willing to share their experiences.

Oh, and to any other friends of Fluttershy... she'll be back soon, I promise.

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