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[INTRO] X-ing over to a new land!

[WHERE: The entrance of Gilterrace Town.

X is taking a step forward only to stop. There's a dumbfounded look on his face as he's very obviously examining his surroundings. Slowly but surely his expression is becoming less and less expressive. While he doesn't say the question that's weighing his mind, he can be seen through out the town. His steps are on the quick side, as if looking for something or someone.]

[WHEN: Afternoon

X can be found on route 1--with a Pokedex in hand. There's an group of Ulternian Sunkerns frolicking about, minding their own business. X here just seemed absolutely baffled as his Pokedex not only recognize the Pokemon before him--but they were registering as a normal Sunkern.

Why was that...?

He seemed to be engrossed with his Pokedex, even with a Kangaskhan sitting directly behind him.]

[WHY: was he here?

Stubbornly refusing to return to town, X is setting up camp over at the Shrouded Woods. By setting camp it's more like he's found a hollow tree trunk and sitting there, not moving. He's tired, and he's given up on walking. Surely no one would come to look for him inside a tree trunk. No one suspicious, anyway.]

(ooc: come pester X from PokeSpe! He's a little bit before the epilogue but he shouldn't be as anti-social as he was near the start of his journey--)

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Huh? What d'you mean, it's me Ash!

[Unless... Ash is quick to figure out one possibility, given how this place works...]

...Wait, could it be that you've just drifted here?

[Ash...that wasn't a name he recognized. That and the fact Ash's accent...he clearly wasn't Kalosian. While pondering this it seemed Ash too had came to his own conclusions about him, which made X frown.

He really didn't enjoy being in the dark, and not know where any of his friends were.]

What do you mean by "drifted"? Where is "here" anyway?

[Ah, as Ash thought... he's only just drifted. He knows it won't be easy to explain the kind of situation X's in right now, however it's only fair that he has to know.]

Wherever you were, you're not there anymore. This is Ultern, a region in another world far away from ours.

[His expression softens before continuing.]

The "drifted" is what everyone in this region calls us here. You're not the only one drifted here. Both me and Pikachu aren't from here too, y'see. And we don't really know how or why we were brought here to begin with.

[Ultern. He's never heard of a region by that name, but the way Ash explained it and from the look on his face it gave X pause. It didn't seem like the other was lying, and yet...

He couldn't believe it. He didn't want to believe it. After everything he and his friends went through, he was somehow ripped away from them? No, that couldn't be. Y and the others had to be close by!

Without another word to Ash, X immediately turned away. With a sudden fervor in his movement he's back to his search.]

Y! Y, where are you!? Answer me! Give me a sign! Anything-!

[Oh heck, X is panicking. Quickly he grabs the other's arm.]

Calem, calm down! Look, I get it. It's scary knowing you're far away from home, but you gotta calm down first!

[He felt Ash's hand on his arm, causing him to turn to face him.]

No, you don't understand! I have to find them!

[How could this kid even begin to understand? He was completely oblivious like the rest of the populace in Lumiose City. He should just make him feel the same way he did-

That ugly thought bubbling up to the surface was what made X freeze up. He's staring into Ash's face, as the boy's words were sinking into him. Ash was desperately trying to reach out to him. Just like he had to Emma. Or his friends who had reached out to him.

What was he thinking? Holding such awful thoughts, like Team Flare?]

I,......

[......]

Sorry.....

[He's notably relaxing in Ash's hold. All the while X averts his gaze from the younger trainer, ashamed of his own actions.]

[At first he's taken aback at X's initial reaction. From the desperation he could hear in the other's voice, it's telling that he's worried for someone, perhaps someone important judging by how he called out their name. Maybe his friends? He wonders as the moments pass before he could feel X regaining his composure in his grip.

After X apologizes, Ash wears a soft smile in response.]

It's fine. You're just worried about your friends, aren't you?

[He then lets go of X's arm.]

[At least Ash didn't seem untrustworthy. It wouldn't hurt to be a little open to him.]

You could say that. We were all heading home, but I was suddenly here in this place. Ultern did you say? How do you even know we're in another world? It'd make more sense if you told me we ended up in another region entirely.

[Ash frowns. The thought of coming home only to be taken away... That must have really sucked for X.]

That's because... This place can get really weird.

[It's the best he could describe Ultern.]

You'll find people you've met before but find out they're not the same one you know. And it turns out they're from a different world. Or that they're from a different point in time too.

[But then his frown deepens as he realizes it might sound complicated for X. But he wasn't sure how to make it sound so simple for X to understand.

Ash rubbed his temples as he felt his head throbbing from overthinking.]

But anyway, what we both know is that we're away from home. That's for sure!

[He listens carefully. It seemed that even Ash hadn't a clue what was going on here. So were they all kidnapped and taken to this unknown land, far from home? He frowned thinking Ash must be kept away from his own friends, and family.]

It's still hard to believe, but I can tell that I'm not dreaming at the very least. What I do know is that my friends aren't here. Or at least not close by.

[Well, what was he going to do now? He can't exactly go home or contact them.]

[It sounds like X is still in a bit of a shock, not that he could blame him for feeling that way. Ash has been there after all.]

Calem...

[In an attempt to get X's to cheer up, Ash looks at the other with a determined expression.]

You'll see them again for sure! Maybe not today, maybe tomorrow! I have hope you'll find your way back home soon!

Pika-chuu!

[Was Ash trying to cheer him up? That was the worst way anyone has tried to lift his spirits, and that was saying a lot with what Y had tried. He stares for a moment before he looked away and gave a small "pft" in response.]

You're really not good at this pep talk thing, are you?

[He smiles to himself however brief. Yeah, Ash did remind him of Y.]

.....but it's not such a bad thing.

[Ash pouts.]

At least I'm trying!

[And at least X has his spirits lifted out of this, so this counts as a success and lets out a small laugh afterwards.]

I'm Ash by the way, and this is my buddy Pikachu.

[His Pikachu on his shoulder cheerfully greets X.]

We've been here in Ultern for a long while now, so if you need a hand with something, we're your guys to help you around!

[X briefly considered whether to tell Ash his name. Yet, Y's "Five Don'ts" came to mind--but this wasn't Kalos. It was some strange place, known as Ultern. Ash was in the same shoes as he was.

He looks at Ash's Pikachu, noting the fuzzy little electric mouse. He could tell just how well taken care of Pikachu is from the look of his fur, and the happy expression on his face. Despite that a part of him still held back, whispering doubts inside. If he gave out his name--what then? Would Ash mention his name to others?

But this isn't Kalos, X was quick to remind himself. He wasn't who he used to be, he could take that small step forward.]

My friends call me X. How long have the two of you been here in Ultern?

X? Oh! So you're not Calem this whole time?

[Oops, hopefully it wasn't awkward. He rubs the back of his head sheepishly.]

My bad. It's nice to meet you X!

[And then Ash's expression softens before making a straightforward answer.]

...Seven months.

Calem works too.

[Look, he's giving Ash an out from any awkwardness--and to cover his bases just in case. He was alone, and didn't have to worry about his friend's safety. Yet Ash here...he seemed harmless enough. What if something were to happen just because he associated with him?

At Ash's response X clearly shows his surprise. Seven months without heading home? Or seeing anyone from back where he's from? That's...]

That's a long time...

Are you sure? It's gonna be confusing calling you Calem too, since I know a Calem who's got a shop in that town over there.

[He points to the entrance way to Gilterrace Town.]

And he looks a lot like you too. I think I'll just call you X just to make it easier!

[After hearing X's comment, he wears a small smile but his gaze is averted elsewhere. His Pikachu however looks at his partner with concern. Already knowing how painful it was to think about.]

It is. And our timing wasn't the best either. The day I got drifted here, is also the day I get to battle Steven.

[He shoves his hands into his pockets before he continues to explain.]

Me and my buddy and the rest of my team have been training long and hard to get to that tournament we were in. It's been my goal to beat the Monarch Leon, who's the world's strongest Trainer. And we were so close... But our chance slipped away, and here we are.

[A deep sigh escapes his lips. But after a long pause, he finally looks at X again but with renewed determination.]

But I'm not giving up! When I get back home, I'll make sure to fulfill that promise I made to Leon and go at him at full-power!

Pika!

[So this "Calem" and him, really were that identical. He was still suspicious about whether that person was actually someone who just so happened to look like him, and not a doppleganger.

X simply opted to nod in understanding, when Ash decided to stick with his name. That was fine, it wasn't like he gave out his full name to Ash anyway.

Steven--that's a name he recognized. The Champion of Hoenn, he was sure. It sounded like Ash had a lot going back in his home too, being part of a tournament. There's a clear frown on his face as he thinks how he too, had been pulled away at the worst possible moment.

Where his friends looking for him? Knowing them, they no doubt where.]

It sounds like you had a lot going on back home. It's not everyday you battle against strong trainers in a tournament.

[Still, X had noticed Ash's disappointment. Even if he was showing X his determination to move forward. He really didn't know how strong Ash was, as a trainer. What he could tell was, he cared deeply for his Pokemon. At least based on how well-taken care of Pikachu was.

In fact he takes a moment to lift his Pokedex to take a look at Pikachu's entry. He might seem distracted, like he wasn't listening to Ash--but his focus was still on what Ash was saying. Lifting his gaze up to meet Ash's, X nods once more.]

I can tell you and your Pikachu are great partners. Have you two been training all this time?

Right? And it's like the biggest tournament ever! There's a lot of really strong trainers from around the world joining in, even regional champions joined in too just so they could battle Leon! He is the world's strongest trainer after all!

[Just the very thought of the tournament and battling Leon excites him. He had so much fun battling his way through the rankings looking back.

When X takes out his Pokedex, Ash immediately recognizes the model he's using. He was just about to point it out before X asks him a question.]

Yeah! [He nods, and then runs his hand over Pikachu's head. To which Pikachu lets out a soft "chaa!"] The two of us have been travelling together ever since we first left home. And over time we got to train and battle a lot of awesome trainers along the way! He's grown so much since then, now my buddy's Thunderbolt is really shocking!

[Leon, the strongest trainer in the world? Somehow X doubted it, but he was also closed away from the world for five years. Maybe there was news like that where he was from too, but he had no way of knowing. Especially with being on the run all the time.

X noted the way Ash spoke highly of Pikachu. Just from his voice, and his body gestures he could tell just how much Ash and Pikachu cared for one another. It made him think about his own Pokemon, and the love and care his friends had for theirs.]

You really like battling, don't you?

[He couldn't help but comment casually, like he was someone just looking in from the outside. As if he didn't have those same excitement and feelings like Ash had, at some point.]

I can see the strong bond between yourself and Pikachu.

Ehehe, thanks!

[Both Ash and Pikachu smile at X at the same time, as if they were in sync. It's always nice to hear from someone else that he and his partner get along well. And it strives him to maintain that strong bond they've made.]

Oh yeah totally! Whenever I get to battle someone, I feel a "vwooosh!" and I get really excited! 'Cuz I know I'm gonna have so much fun out of it!

[If X is still holding onto that Pokedex, Ash then starts pointing at it.]

Say X, are you maybe from the Kalos region? Because I used to have that kind of Pokedex back when I had my journey around Kalos.

[X could tell just how in sync they were, still. Ash really did remind him of Y from his excitement. While having that thought passed--he turned his attention to his Pokedex. There's a frown on his face as he thought of the man who made it.

He didn't like to think about him, but it also made him think of Trevor. Maybe some day, he'd be holding a Pokedex made by his friend.

At the mention of Ash being in Kalos, and formerly owning the same kind of Pokedex had X give a curious look.]

Do you not have that Pokedex anymore? What were you doing in Kalos...? For that tournament you were talking about?

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