UM32: Training before Poni Questing!
Michael’s “Poke Problem”: Where were Lillie’s game counterpart and Michael heading to? Choices: Poni Island, Ula’ula Island, Akala Island, Melemele Island (Answer Revealed Below) (Exp. Share: On) Note: It was originally titled & saved as “Training with a Duo of Fossil Friends!” but Michael Lettman didn't mind improvising the title to make it a little better.
UM32's Documentation ("Plot")
Michael went into the mansion to check on Lillie’s game counterpart but she wasn’t in the room where she rested until Wicke’s game counterpart came in to inform him that Lillie’s game counterpart is waiting for him outside, which the young trial-goer gave his thanks for letting him know. Outside of the mansion, Michael noticed Lillie’s game counterpart appearing in new clothing which she picked up in Malie City. Michael commented on her new clothing suiting her well which Lillie’s game counterpart gave thanks to the young trial-goer.
Lillie’s game counterpart felt like there’s so much she has to do like saving Nebby and her mother which led to Michael also feeling that there’s much for him to do as well which includes continuing in helping Lillie’s game counterpart and Nebby also. Michael was a little surprised when Lillie’s game counterpart mentioned that she wanted to be like him, someone strong enough to face any trial, which is why she’s going to try her hardest in her Z-powered form which Michael was impressed by. Gladion’s game counterpart had shown up to his sister and Michael then informed them of something he had found which he gave to his sister, the Sun Flute, an artifact from Alola’s past. Gladion’s game counterpart spoke about the Sun Flute and another artifact called the Moon Flute, they can call the Legendary Pokemon when sounded together. Remembering from what the Ultra Recon Squad had said, everyone agrees that they might be able to reach the other world where Necrozma is. Gladion’s game counterpart gave Michael the ultimate PokeBall, which is the Master Ball. Upon learning the use of Master Ball, Michael gave his thanks to Gladion’s game counterpart while keeping in mind to use the Master Ball for a special time in order to someday obtain a Pokemon that could be very hard to catch. Gladion’s game counterpart shall be counting on Michael to save his family while informing that he’ll be cleaning up Aether Paradise as Michael can officially understand that Gladion’s game counterpart wanted to protect everyone together with his partner Type: Null. Gladion’s game counterpart shall make sure that the foundation his mother loved can at least stay safe which to Michael is also the foundation he took a liking to from all the care they’ve done for Pokemon. Hau’s game counterpart arrived to the group and was amazed with Lillie’s game counterpart’s new clothing as he spoke of what he had decided to do, knowing how he kept getting saved by his partner Decidueye and Michael, he believed that if he keeps being like that and don’t change then he’ll get left behind by everyone, he really wanted to save Lillie’s game counterpart and Nebby, which made him in sync with his team and so much stronger when he felt that way. Which is why he’ll try to chase that feeling down again together with his team including his partner Decidueye. Michael started to feel proud of his friend as he understood the feeling himself when he wanted to save Lillie’s game counterpart and Nebby. Although Hau’s game counterpart commented on Lusamine’s game counterpart trying to keep Alola safe, Michael still didn’t like the way she acted toward them but knows that she wanted to prevent Necrozma from what it might do to Alola. Although Hau’s game counterpart commented on Lusamine’s game counterpart being a good person, Gladion’s game counterpart commented on his mother being kind of selfish and being convinced that she’s doing is right but he believes that his mother really just wanted to find his father, who disappeared into an Ultra Wormhole which captured Michael attention as he realizes what Gladion’s game counterpart meant when he spoke to his mother about not wanting to lose anyone else (like what happened with his father). Lillie’s game counterpart gave her thanks to Hau’s game counterpart for his kind words as she and Michael were both happy he felt that way. As Gladion’s game counterpart informs his sister and Michael he can get them to the next island which is Poni Island, Michael is understood to meet Gladion’s and Lillie’s game counterparts at the docks as they went on ahead. Michael then spoke with his Rotom Dex who was impressed with the change of Lillie’s game counterpart not just her clothing as the young trial-goer received 2 Roto Friendships via Roto-Loto. Michael then spoke with Hau’s game counterpart who wished him best of luck in helping Lillie’s game counterpart and Nebby while Michael looks forward to seeing his friend’s progress next time they meet. After some playtime with a Pelipper, Michael arrived at the docks and departed from Aether Paradise. Arriving on Poni Island, Gladion’s game counterpart explained not many people live on that island but a lot of nature can be found to explore which Michael finds fascinating to hear about. Gladion’s game counterpart informs his sister and Michael that they must find the kahuna who may know something that can help them since the kahuna knows much about the altar where many others visit to show their tribute to the Legendary Pokemon. As both his sister and Michael thanked Gladion’s game counterpart for his help, Lillie’s game counterpart was finally glad to know why her brother had left home back in their past and how he wanted to his help their parents, which her brother spoke with an apology as all he could think about back then was how he wanted to get stronger with his Type: Null but he’ll use the strength he obtained to protect the foundation in his mother’s place as his sister is in her own battle and he knows she can handle it. Lillie’s game counterpart gave her thanks to her brother and Michael shall make sure that he’ll help her out. As Gladion’s game counterpart departed, Lillie’s game counterpart and Michael spoke to each other a little as they both were excited about their quest on Poni Island. As Lillie’s game counterpart was enjoying the sights, someone had surprised her with a kind welcome which led to Lillie’s game counterpart and Michael meeting the local captain on Poni Island, Mina (her game counterpart). After Lillie’s game counterpart and Michael introduced themselves, the game counterpart of Mina asks which one of them are taking on her trial which led to Lillie’s game counterpart explaining that Michael is in the middle of his island challenge but they wanted to see the kahuna.
The game counterpart of Mina suggested to see Hapu’s game counterpart as both Lillie’s game counterpart and Michael were happy about seeing her again. As both Lillie’s game counterpart and Michael gave their thanks to Mina’s game counterpart, they both agreed about meeting back later before they set off to explore Poni Island and to find Hapu’s game counterpart as Michael also mentioned to Mina’s game counterpart about taking on her trial when the time comes. After playing with a Dewipder in a restaurant, Michael collected a Totem Sticker (reaching 80) which led to Samson Oak’s game counterpart contacting the young trial-goer through Rotom Dex confirming that another Totem-sized Pokemon was available for him but Michael’s still doing good with the one Totem-sized Pokemon on his team but Samson Oak’s game counterpart is still open to wait for him. After enjoying some Z-Noodles in a restaurant, Michael collected 4 more Totem Stickers. Michael had a chat with a trainer who offered the young trial-goer a Pokemon to take with him on his travels which was the Fossil Pokemon, Aerodactyl. Michael was happy to accept it and received his 7th Pokemon Friend who then had to be sent to a PC Box since the young trial-goer had a full team of six on hand. Michael was happy to give his thanks to the trainer who wonders how the young trial-goer shall use Aerodactyl’s high amount of speed in battle which Michael replied that he’ll be looking forward to it. After another Totem Sticker was collected, Michael’s Rotom Dex was a little confused about the young trial-goer’s sudden decision to take a quick detour off of Poni Island after they had just arrived to do something important with Lillie’s game counterpart, which Michael replied after receiving an Aerodactyl, it was time another Fossil Pokemon to be added to his team which involves a certain Dome Fossil that he had purchased back at Kahuna Olivia’s game counterpart’s shop (during UM19). It’ll also require trying out a certain ride Pokemon that he had never tried out since departing from Akala Island, which is actually where he’s taking a quick detour to. Trying out the Charizard Gilde for the first time allowed the young trial-goer to reach his quick detour location, the Fossil Restoration Center on Akala Island. The same gentleman who’s in charge of that center (whom Michael had met before during UM16) kindly restored Michael’s Dome Fossil back into a Pokemon which was the Shellfish Pokemon, Kabuto. As the young trial-goer gave his thanks to the gentleman for restoring his Dome Fossil, he sent his newly-obtained 8th Pokemon Friend into a PC Box and flew back to Poni Island via Charizard Glide. At Seafolk Village’s Pokemon Center, Michael checked out his PC Box for the first time as he had decided to deposit his whole team on hand except Incineroar into his PC Box so he can train with his 2 new Fossil Pokemon Friends. With another Totem Sticker collected, Michael began training at a fishing spot where Incineroar and Aerodactyl gained enough Exp. Points to each level up once + Aerodactyl learned Take Down. With the Exp. Share and facing a few Water-Type Pokemon by itself, Kabuto gained enough Exp. Points to move up some levels + learning Mud Shot. Outside Seafolk Village’s Pokemon Center, Michael looked up into the sky pondering on much he had learned from what he went through at Aether Paradise, especially from seeing Lusamine’s and Guzma’s game counterparts going after Necrozma.
Both Michael and his Rotom Dex agree that helping Lillie’s game counterpart is an important priority to figuring things out as they await to begin their quest on Poni Island.
To Be Continued
(Next: UM33)
Answer: Poni Island
Lesson Notes: Michael Lettman started to feel ashamed for adding some error into Alolan Michael's quest on Poni Island with Lillie's game counterpart. It would make sense to stay put on Poni Island during an important quest but it was because a 7th Pokemon Friend (Aerodactyl) being obtained that Michael Lettman had Alolan Michael make a detour to obtain the 1 Pokemon Friend from a fossil obtained during UM19, which resulted in 2 more errors = The Charizard Glide being used for the first time for an error like that and waiting until UM32 for Kabuto to be obtained.
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