• ᶠᴵᴸᴱ ₁ 『 ᴏғ ᴛᴀʟᴇs ᴀɴᴅs ɢᴏᴅs 』

❛ Do you believe in godly Pokemon, dear? ❜

Topaz Vela rose an eyebrow at the female curiously as she turned the novel's pages. It wasn't too often that her mother ever asked the girl any depthful questions within the household. Unlike her father, Charonne seemed definitely hopeful through her eyes. He once told her:

‘ Don’t believe in the uncertainty, Topaz. It’s almost impossible at this rate. ’

❛ Father told us not to comprehend that, Mother, ❜ the blonde claimed apathetically.

Charonne pressed a finger to the girl’s forehead and pouted, ❛ I’m not your father, Tope. You should listen to me more! ❜

The youth flinched, rubbing her head as soon as her guardian retracted the phalange from the skin’s surface. She didn’t want to go against Antonio’s wishes due to his acknowledgement as a scientist; Étoile, her sister, would stand by him as well. A sigh parted from Topaz’s lips once she rested a palm against her chin.

❛ They’re some Pokemon that could have made this world. You, me, the land, the region… the oceans! Ancient and old as time, they’d say. ❜

❛ Old… as time? Like creators? ❜ Topaz tilted her head.

❛ Well, of course. Unlike your dad, I used to think that they were part of our ancestors. Maybe, even rulers. When I was younger, I loved reading these books… just wondering how this place was made between everyone. ❜

Eyes gleamed at the thought of it, opening her mind to countless possibilities when it peaked the child’s interest. Who would have known such things existed in the universe? Based on all the books that Antonio supplied the intellect, it wasn’t anything like she expected.

Topaz gaped, leaning towards the slim woman, ❛ Tell me more, Mother! ❜

Charonne scratched her cheek, ❛ In another time, darling. Hurry, hurry! Your father’ll see all of these before we pack up for Unova! ❜

❛ Eh…? Unfair! ❜ She folded her arms, ❛ Can I have Ori help me though? ❜

❛ Of course. ❜

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• ᶠᴵᴸᴱ ₂ 『 ᴛʜʀᴏᴜɢʜ ᴛʜᴇɪʀ ᴇʏᴇs 』

‘ I saw it! Something green ran through the forest! Just like a deer! No, it wasn’t a Deerling! ’ ‘ There was something in the cave… I swear! It had yellow eyes and a breath like Hell’s blizzard! ’ ‘ There was a story about Time and Space Pokemon in Sinnoh! My grandpa told me before he passed away. ’

The girl scrolled through her emails, trying to process the information across the world. Kids exclaiming their stories about strange sights in distant places. Fingers grasped around a sleek, navy blue pen, writing every detail on a sticky note. A slight ‘rip’ echoed in the bedroom as she pried off the piece of material from its stack. Her feet scrambled to stand forth in the midst of a clutter of pinned map beside Topaz’s bed. Strands of red string came from every region, connecting itself from one way to another.

Wherever the news travelled, she was on it — always on top and investigating.

Abnormalities became the norm in Topaz’s perspective. Her time and efforts have been wasted among scavenging for who these figures were. Even after studies, this was one of her priorities to obtain as a child. She bit the tip of her thumb, anxiously looking at the web. A sudden tug came to the student’s attention at the bottom of the blonde’s pajamas. Orion, her mother’s Ralts, felt a bit concerned to the female’s behavior. Topaz bent down to gently pat its head, graciously smiling at the young Pokemon.

❛ Don’t worry, Ori. We’ll find the answer soon. ❜

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• ᶠᴵᴸᴱ ₃ 『 sᴇᴇᴋᴇʀ ᴏғ ᴛʀᴜᴛʜs 』

❛ I want to go out in the world, Mother, ❜ her right hand pressed against her chest, ❛ see the world that you’ve showed me as a kid! ❜

Charonne sighed behind the marble countertop, ❛ Your father won’t allow that, Topaz. ❜

❛ I want to see the world to experience the simplicity! How the world was made... ❜ Silence settled upon the both of them once Topaz pressured her hands against the surface. ❛ Please, Mother. ❜

❛ As I said, your father will not permit you to this sort of thing. Besides, you have much to learn about in school than as a trainer. ❜

She fumed, ❛ I can’t stay in school anymore! There’s so much more out there to explore than what’s in these mangy textbooks! Just look! ❜

The girl tugged the woman’s wrist upstairs to her bedroom. Item had been tangled in red ribbon as it stretched across the regions’ map. Blurred photographs hung on every station of the wall, which were taped at least twice on top of each other. Years and years of research led the female to be quite disorganized with her materials.

Her mother crossed her arms at the sight of it, ❛ You know, I keep telling you to clean your room— ❜

❛ That’s not the point! ❜ Topaz exclaimed, ❛ You’ve always told me to go follow my dreams and this is what I’m doing! ❜

❛ I didn’t mean this, darling. There are other jobs you can work for after school is over. Just like your dad. ❜

❛ I’m not Father, Mom! ❜ Charonne’s eyes grew wide at that. The youth took a deep breath before continuing, ❛ Do you believe in godly Pokemon? I want to complete your journey of finding what these are. I really do. This is the hope that you’ve given me as a kid, Mother...

Don’t tell me it was all wrong. ❜

Another unsettling pause came between the duo. What was she going to say about this decision when her father came home? Nervous sweat dripped from the back of Topaz’s neck as they both stared at each other with an empty expression. Soon, the brunette turned her back to the other female.

Had she been unconvincing?

The blonde felt her heart drop in an instant as she rotated away from her view. Was this misfortune? Loss? A dulcet voice rung in the dreamer’s ears as she lifted her head once more.

❛ ... Get all of your clothes and pack up. If you’re gonna stick around to hear your father yell, then it’s not my problem. I’ll get the stuff you need on your way out. ❜ Charonne spiraled around with a cheekish grin on her face, ❛ Orion will take care of you on your journey, so keep me updated on your Xtransceiver++! ❜

And so, the journey begins.