Test Drive Meme - November/December

[bestmomever]

The last week of October into November has come and Halloween has come! With the Haunted House come up, strangely clean, too clean, INTERPOL has decided to leave it open for now while it is under surveilance. However, there has been more movement on the Ultra Guardians side as more information has continued to flow. It seems that there has been a push to discover Plates, that have been discovered in different Regions.

Now with November starting into December, the weather of Alola's daytime, average high temperatures typically range in the mid to low 80s. Evening temperatures usually dip into the upper 60s to lower 70s. Per weather records, November rainfall levels in Alola are higher than average. The ocean temperatures around Hawaii are pleasant enough for swimming which is still very pleasant. However, there's also winter-time adventures as Mount Lanakila also is opening it's Ski and Hot Springs Resort. That greedy Viren has opened up one on the mountain, and while he doesn't like you, he's inviting you all for a trip on the first of November. Which is good, because it eliminates the need for housing for your School Field Trip from the first to the seventh.

A. Arrival

Another wave of Ultra Holes have opened up over the Island, alarms have appeared and the Ultra Guardians as well as Bewear has come into play. This time, the Fallers have been asked to intercept the literally Falling people who are coming out of the holes and brief them and bring them to the Pokemon Center, ie Immigration to get checked in. Wicke is there to answer questions but a few volunteers may be there as well. The experienced Fallers can get you up to speed.


B. The Alola Community Visitors Plaza

A venue usually for tourists, new Fallers are given a chance to see the main tourist area for Alola, in order to orient and familiarize themselves with the nature of Alola and Pokemon in general. A far cry from the disorganized mob that was originally there, this time, there are people set up in the stands, ready to receive tourists and Fallers alike. Pamphlets, interviews with locals and tour guides, Ride Pokemon to take you around the island, and various other places are available. Please look around, the choice is yours. For the end of the month, it is now decorated for Halloween.


C. The Hau’oli City Markets

This is where the marketplace stands, full of fresh fruit and food. Those who are hungry can be treated to a delicious taste of Alola. Not once, not twice, but more times than they can imagine. Your coin is good here, even if it’s alien in nature. Even if you don’t have coin, you’ll be fine. Ohana. No one is left behind or forgotten. We’re not about to let people go hungry in this world. Nature’s bounty is for everyone, humans and Pokemon alike. There’s no need to steal, just ask the marketplace for some food if you are very hungry. Even if you’re shy, Miss Anela will offer you a snack. This time however, it is now serving Halloween themed treats and pumpkin treats as well.


D. Job Board

Odd Jobs have been posted here right now, thanks to the efforts of the people who have decided to help the Fallers out, and it’s also a help wanted board for those who want to earn some coin in the middle of the week before the beginning of the school year. Tasks such as bucking crates of Juice off a truck, to doing some simple paperwork in an office for a few days, and even tending Pokemon in a farm on Akala Island. The choice is yours. Get out and explore. There's also now halloween themed decorating jobs and pumpkin harvesting related things.


E. Exploring Melemele

If you wish to explore Melemele, it is a big island, and there is plenty to see. There are Forests, Honey Fields, Hot Springs, Beaches, and many other places. Melemele boasts one of the biggest cities Hau’oli City, and is the capital of Alola. Here, up at the top of a large plateau is the challenge area where Hala offers the Grand Trial. The caves are full of Pokemon, and your Pokemon are eager to prove themselves in a Trial. You can also check out Ula'ula's Ghost Town if you want, the ferry is open this time, and Acerola will show you around her library.


F. Grand Trials

The Four Kahuna are accepting challengers once more. Those who wish to participate in the sacred trials are allowed to participate in the Grand Trials once more, to earn the right of the Z. With the goals in mind, you may undertake a Trial to earn a Z-Crystal first, and then take on a Grand Trial for a Z-Ring and a Z-Crystal. The choice is yours which to tackle first.


G. Pokemon School Trip

The School Trip to Mount Lanakila might come as a surprise, but there is a big, snowy mountain on Alola! Bundle up for winter time activities and hot spring shenanigans because there's plenty of both! Relax in the hot springs as snow falls gently around your body, play in the snow in the day, view amazing Snow Pokemon, explore the incredible Ice Caverns, and perhaps participate in the PokeJump Competitions which is a long-jump sledding competition with your Pokemon.


H. Melemele General Hospital

Even Angela is working extra hard to make sure everyone's prepared for the winter, and that makes time for checkups, and other such things. If you've got the sniffles, this one is for you. But also, come chat with Angela, and meet some of the more colorful visitors from Overwatch Earth.


I. Aether Labs

Come review the brand new information that makes the Ultra Guardians go on the offensive. Which means, Aether Labs is open to the science community! The scientific community heads can now access the labs, and the resources within. Under the guidance of Wicke, Faba and, Burnet, you're allowed access to Aether's resources to build and invent and upgrade and repair your own equipment.


J. Unovan Togetherness Day

Every November, the people of Unova celebrate a day where they come together together after a long harvest year, and feast with family and friends. Fallers might recognize this as Thanksgiving, but the connotation of thanking the Pokemon is strong in this world, as they came first in this world, and the people of Alola celebrate their families and their friends and their precious partners.


K. Ryme City Anniversary

In the middle of the month of November, there is the Ryme City Anniversary. A week leading up to a parade with floats and celebrations. The Fallers are invited to Ryme City and will be preparing for their first international trip. Pack your bags, we're going on an Educational Field Trip!


L. Wildcard

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Community Center

[world_of_cardboard]

It wasn't to say that Superman, aka Clark Kent was worried about his own identity being exposed in another world. It was, quite frankly another world.

Having pushed a literal monster that entered their world from a hole that looked like a Boom Tube from the first appearances, the massive Guzzlord proved to be a challenge for the Justice League until Batman discovered its weakness -- the head. A combined assault drove it back and Superman pushed it through the hole -- seconds before it grabbed him and pulled him through.

The funniest thing happened after that. A group of literal children captured it in a ball and sent it packing through the same hole they had exited from.

This world's sun seemed just as strong as his own, but it felt different. More robust in a way, and yet, Superman was a little awkward as he wandered around the room before noticing the young girl. Didn't she fall from a hole during the battle as well?

Walking over, he gently stooped down, still aware he was in costume still. "Hi there," he said, smiling. "I was wondering if you needed assistance miss. I noticed you appeared around the same time I did and I wanted to help."

Re: Community Center

[bag_has_snapped]

"N-Need assistance? I-I, well..." Tsubomi looked up, then gasped is surprise. This one... yeah, she recognized the person. Who wouldn't? Buuuuut, she was busy stammering in shock before recovering her voice.

"Y-Yes, I do!" she yelped out. "I just got here, made a fool of myself and I don't know what to do now!"

She's quick to her feet and bowing in apology. "I-I'm sorry, y-you probably have better people to deal with th-than me!"

Re: Community Center

[world_of_cardboard]

Superman shook his head, smiling as he said, "It's all right! I'm new here too to be honest. I don't have a Pokemon or anything, but I could use a friend. It seems you recognize me though. Are you from my world or is this one of those other dimension things?"

"My name's Superman. Though I take it you know me by another name?"

[bag_has_snapped]

"O-One of those other dimension th-things." Tsubomi said. "I-I'm still getting used to all of this right now."

She shook her head at his introduction. "Y-You're Superman. Th-that's all I need to know about you and, r-really, all I do know. I-I'm Tsubomi Hanasaki a-and... s-sorry for my stuttering."

[world_of_cardboard]

Superman smiled as he said, "If you give me a moment, I can change into something a little less intimidating than my uniform. There should be a men's clothing store nearby." He offered.

He did notice that she had a curious aura around her, due to his eyes noticing something odd about her. Magic perhaps?

"If it'll make you more comfortable after all. We can talk and get a shake and fries?"

[bag_has_snapped]

Tsubomi’s stomach growled a bit before nodding. “I think that would be a good idea. Both of them. D-don’t worry, I can wait!”

She was NOT going to be pushy with him!

[world_of_cardboard]

"All right, give me a moment." Superman zooms off, and in a few minutes, returns dressed in a casual shirt and dress shorts and sandals. He's wearing his customary glasses, and looks very relaxed as he carries his uniform in a shopping bag.

"Sorry to keep you waiting! Call me Clark like this, Tsubomi. If I can call you that."

[bag_has_snapped]

“Oh, um... s-sure!” Tsubomi said. She cleared her throat at that - he was stunning, but WAY too old for her! Bad enough with her last crushes.

“I think we have a lot to adjust to here...”

[world_of_cardboard]

"I have to agree on that." said Clark, rubbing his head as he and Tsubomi started walking towards the food district of the shopping center. "When I arrived here in this world, I expected another world like Darkseid's. Imagine my surprise when it's such a fairly peaceful world. Even one that might need everyone's help to solve it."

[bag_has_snapped]

“Dark... side?” Tsubomi uttered before shaking her head. Name was certainly bad enough, so she didn’t need to ask further.

“I agree, though, that this place needs some help. Probably has to do with the creature I followed here...”

[world_of_cardboard]

"I spoke with the local officer, a woman named Jenny? She said there's problems with a group calling itself Team Rainbow Rocket. So far, they've launched once attack thus far, and they have a few of their members in lock up." Clark made a face for a moment. "This world's too big for me to run around recklessly without a sense of any idea where to go, so I can't just help like I used to."

"Oh, did you want some ice cream or this fruit ice cream?" asked Clark, stopping at a ice cream stand.

[bag_has_snapped]

“I have a feeling this world is too big for both of us. At least... at least with what we can do.” Tsubomi said, thinking.

“Ah, the fruit ice cream, please.”

“B-but, a group called ‘Team Rainbow Rocket’? It... it sounds like they’re just a small gang...”

[world_of_cardboard]

"Agreed. I've heard from the locals that INTERPOL and a group called the Ultra Guardians are coordinating defense in this area," said Clark, buying the fruit ice cream for Tsubomi and handing her a cone.

"Apparently they're a new incarnation of an existing international crime syndicate. How they moved to interdimensional crime, I'm not sure. But Pokemon, or rather Ultra Beasts were appearing in my world too. The Justice League were hard-pressed to deal with some of those Ultra Beasts."

[bag_has_snapped]

Taking the ice cream and taking a bite of it, Tsubomi answered. “So... so were the, um... Precure in my world.”

If her humiliating defeat was any sign.

“Maybe we’re doing it wrong?”