EVENT: Harvesting Bonds Festival

[ulternnpc]

It’s a nice, fine day in the Ohritori Island of Ultern. The sun is warm and bright with the salty cool breeze playfully swaying through the grass, trees and flowers that are in full bloom. The people specifically those in Gilterrace Town are setting up decorations made with pumpkins. There are even trainers who are out fitting Pokemon in costume.

Amongst it all, near the edge of the town no one notices a lone figure watching the festivities both people and Pokemon seem to be helping one another prepare for. They’re watching from behind a shadow of a large tree, with their bright blue eyes full of intrigue and awe. They seem hesitant in revealing themselves from the shadow–but there’s a welcoming scent wafting through the air of the farming town of Gilterrace.

In the town center there’s a huge setup full of people and Pokemon in costumes gathering around setting up what looked to be a huge feast. The sounds of their laughter and excitement can be heard over the food that’s being prepared.


“If only there was some way…hm…! I know what to do! I will just blend in with them and get a costume of my own!”

It seems yet another festival was brewing–the populace of the town oblivious to the machinations of the one hidden away in the shadows, watching carefully. Stepping out of the shadow, the Legendary Pokemon Calyrex smiled. Yes, this was a wonderful idea. Soon the children of men and Pokemon alike will all remember them just like in the past!

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[ulternprofessor]

[Unsurprisingly, Professor Banyan was in the crowd helping with the festivities except it would be hard to recognize him as he was out in costume: a full suit Yago Berry costume with a silly smiling face. How could he even see with that costume he had on? It’s a mystery, really.

In his hand are a basket full of candy which he holds up the moment he spots Calyrex floating, and weaving through the crowd with ease. Not even questioning the pumpkin shaped head of the Pokemon (because really, how good was his vision in this costume???) he smiled despite said smile being obscured by his Yago Berry costume.]

Ulsai! Are you here to celebrate the festival too? You should take one of these candies in that case to get into the spirit!

[Calyrex paused, taking in the offered candy basket that was held out to them. It’s been so long since anyone, let alone a child of man, had given them any sort of offering. Who were they to turn such a thing down?

Hoisting the entire basket with their mind, Calyrex approached the Pokemon Professor.]

I accept this offering you have given me. I take this as a gesture that you are willing to lend your hand in assisting me.

[The puzzled Professor simply gave an exaggerated tilt of his head and shrug of his shoulders.]

What do you meaaan? What can Lil’ Yago do to help you, Mister Pokemmm--!?

[Calyrex’s eyes began to glow and in an instant the lively Professor became limp as he too began to float along with the basket of candies in the air. Satisfied with just how smoothly their plan was going, and how helpful this man was Calyrex went on his way to begin his quest with his new loyal subject.]

[goingallout]

[Now that he and his buddy are in their costumes, they're eager to see what more the festival has to offer. But it's then he spots the sight of Calyrex and... a strange berry-looking costumed man at the road. Though it was pretty hard to miss them with both Calyrex's large head and the entirety of Lil Yago standing out from the crowd.

Of course, Ash not wanting to miss out the opportunity of meeting new Pokemon immediately rushes over.]

Woaaah! Are you a Pokemon? What a big head you got there!

[He starts pulling out his Rotom Phone, checking to see if the Pokedex has anything to say about Calyrex.]

[ulternprofessor]

[The strange Pokemon next to Lil Yago brushed aside it's cape while turning to Ash. He stared before Lil Yago took a blueish glow before it spoke.]

I am indeed a Pokemon. I am Calyrex, I was once known by another name, the King of Bountiful Harvests.

[Calyrex will then glance around observing the town buzzing with people happily chattering while setting up decorations, and helping one another. Calyrex closes his eyes seemingly in thought. Once again, instead of Calyrex speaking, the strange Lil Yago spoke up in his place.]

Young child of man, I have come to humbly make a request. Will you listen to my plea?

[goingallout]

[Ash lets out a gasp when Calyrex starts speaking up. ...But for a second there he swears he hears a familiar voice instead. It's not telepathy, it didn't feel like telepathy, but he could hear it with his own two ears. Ash looks slightly puzzled but only momentarily.]

Calyrex? A king...?

[In the time Calyrex observes around, Ash aims his phone's camera at Calyrex for a second just to let Rotom pull up its dex entry upon capture. But after it chimes...]

No data about this Pokemon can be found.

[He blinks, surprised at the lack of entry for this particular Pokemon. Could it be a newly discovered species!?

Before he could think any further, Calyrex's request catches his attention instead.]

Uh, sure. What is it?

[ulternprofessor]

[In an instant there's a basket of candy that's floating directly in front of Ash. From there a single huge lolipop with colorful swirls moves, hovering as if waiting for Ash to grab a hold of it.]

First take this, as a sign of our friendship.

[Again Calyrex spoke but without moving his mouth once, let alone using any telepathy to contact with Ash. Still there's a smile upon the Pokemon's lips while patiently waiting for Ash to take the offered candy.]

[goingallout]

[A sign of friendship huh. He can get behind that! Ash takes the lollipop he's offered and smiles at the Pokemon.]

Wow, that's real nice of you! Thanks Calyrex!

[With the lollipop in hand, Pikachu seems to be allured by its sweet scent and is reaching out to get a whiff of it.]

[ulternprofessor]

If you could...

[Calyrex continued while taking one of the candy from the basket. Floating closer he'll offer one of the wrapped candy to Pikachu as well.]

The favor I am inclined to ask of you is simple. I wish for those to know who I am once more... perhaps you can help me by helping with passing candy out to others?

[goingallout]

[Pikachu seeing a piece of candy being offered to him eagerly grabs it with his paws, and just like Ash did, happily thanks Calyrex for it.

While Ash wasn't sure what Calyrex meant by wanting those to know who he is again, the task he's given doesn't sounds too hard. And without hesitation, Ash just nods.]

If that's the case, then sure thing! I'll help you out!

Pika!

[ulternprofessor]

[Calyrex preens, happy to hear that Ash was eager to help. Glancing around, Calyrex with its limited powers will cause another basket of treats to float and right in front of Ash.]

Sadly the one I have is now empty--but this one should have plenty of treats for everyone else. I have hand picked them myself.

[goingallout]

Wow...!

[Oh that is a lot of candy. Pikachu eyes on the basket, to which Ash tries to deter the Mouse Pokemon's attention as he just scratches his yellow head.]

...Yeah, this is no problem! Pikachu and I will be sure to hand over the candy to everyone! Right, buddy?

Pika!

[ulternprofessor]

[There's a smile on Calyrex's face as they move closer to Ash. Reaching out, they'll gently place a paw a top Ash's head.]

I put my trust in you, young child. I am certain you will do your best. Now I mustn't keep you from enjoying the festival with everyone else.

[tripurragent]

Halloween, fortunately enough, isn't a holiday that Espurr is actually unfamiliar with. While Pokemon society didn't have it, and even Ryslig society, plenty of the people in Ryslig celebrated and spread it around. Being a 'monster' of some kind, Espurr's taken on for herself a rather clever way of dressing up.

Which is to say, she's going as herself, albeit with what's best described as a sports swimsuit covered in fur. Does it look silly, yes, is she loving it, also yes, of course! That's what holidays are for ultimately, and she's not about to pass up the chance!

..................................

That said, what on Ultern is she looking at.

"...Oh-" No offense to, erm, 'Lil' Yago', but he's looking a touch vacant somehow. Hard call, even with troll vision she can't really make out the eyes inside the costume. "...Are you both pokemon?"

Listen, if Mimikyu can be one, so can a large Yago fruit,

[ulternnpc]

Calyrex turned to face Espurr, with Lil Yago (although vacant) following suit. While his powers weren't as strong as they once were, they were enough for Calyrex to immediately tell the one before him wasn't human--but a Pokemon. Very peculiar, but he supposed it wasn't the oddest thing he's seen given his vast experience. Gently setting Lil Yago down, Calyrex floated closer to the new company.

"No, but he did offer me his assistance, thankfully. I have been looking for someone with a sturdy body to lend me a hand here. It has been a touch lonely without my loyal steed around." He spoke not through his own mouth, but with Lil Yago's whose entire body gave off a blue glow while floating back up in the air.

[tripurragent]

Well isn't that a nice change! If it becomes apparent, she'll say as much to dear Calyrex, but for now there's the matter of his possessed assistant. "Oh, I see! That's very interesting, if it isn't rude to say...I used to be able to speak telepathically, but I couldn't make anyone float like this..."

She might be getting a little nostalgic, actually.

[ulternnpc]

"This is but a small fraction of my powers that remain within me." Calyrex explained--once again, through Lil Yago's mouth. He does look thoughtfully, before finally choosing to speak with his own mouth given who he was talking to.

"But I suppose it isn't necessary to borrow his power here, with you. You understand what I am saying, do you not?"

He finally spoke, while gently setting Lil Yago down onto his own two feet.

[tripurragent]

"Oh!" Well isn't this just grand! "I do! If you only have 'some' power remaining, it must be a lot indeed! I haven't been able to talk to any of the other pokemon here at all..." It's said with a bit of sadness, but perhaps a little bit of resignation as well. "...I suppose I wouldn't normally be able to understand humans otherwise though either..."

Pushing such a sad mood away, she focuses on the important things. Talking to another pokemon, at a wonderful party! "This is wonderful though~ You really brightened my day!"

Ahem, ahem. "Are you here for the festival then today?"

[ulternnpc]

"Hm..." Calyrex once more looked thoughtfully, before nodding. "Your form change would indeed make it hard to understand others here."

Granted, even Calyrex had noted the Pokemon who were native hear spoke in phrases that they didn't understand. Calyrex supposed it was only natural in a place like this, wherever Ultern really was.

"I am glad that you are in a better mood. It is always nice to meet a fellow Pokemon." Calyrex nodded with a clear smile. They'll then give a slight swish of their cape, almost in affirmation of Espurr's question. "Indeed I am. I followed the sounds of laughter, and the scent of food before finding myself here. Everyone looked to be having a wonderful time I simply had to join in."

[tripurragent]

Nothing could ever be simple with language! It was quite a shame. Not so much that enjoyment couldn't be, well, enjoyed however. "I'm glad to hear it~ I certainly hope other festivals are just as fun too!"

sorry this is incredibly late! No pressure if you'd prefer to move on :)!

[ulternnpc]

"I too am curious about what other festivities they have here, although..." Calyrex made a thoughtful hum. "I am far more familiar with this one. Back where I am from the humans had once sought assistance from me with their harvests."

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[tripurragent]

"Really?" Ohhhhhh...!

"I was always curious about what connections we had to humans, truly. By my own time where I lived, they hadn't been seen in so long they were considered cryptids of a sort. Or even flat myth! I've been trying to learn as much as I can!"

❤︎

[ulternnpc]

"Hmm," Calyrex looked on thoughtfully. "Humans and Pokemon long ago lived together under the same roof, but over time the divide between them became more and more distinct. We were... far stronger than they. Some would say it would be inevitable but I do not believe as such."

There's a smile Calyrex turned to the strangely dressed human (Professor Banyan).

"There may be humans who wish to cause harm, but there are those like this one who are our companions and friends."

[tripurragent]

"I do often wonder just what did happen..." she admits somewhat sorrowfully. "My classmate might not have remembered much, but I think that if anything having a lack of memory proves their character as a human was very strong. They were definitely the best friend anyone could ask for!"

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"...Even if their name was very strange..."

Human names! Wow!