#real-team-luster

[davepetathestylish]

What sort of business is typically included in a ranger's purview? I believe the title in my world has a very different meaning than yours.

Calming down wild pokemon, saving people in need, and helping out where we can! We also take on the most dangerous missions, at least us Top Rangers do!

[nanaboo-pumpkaboo]

Steadily we draw closer to the end.

Blinding light and brutal warfare. The crystal savior offers refuge to the doomed.

We have failed. We will fail.

Do you understand?

you guys are always asking if I understand, I quite literally live under a rock, I don't

[perfectlyrisen]

Kingdra - In what ways do you feel you are superior to others? (Be honest!)

//oh you asked the PERFECT question for mai

Where do I even *start*?

For one, I was held to a much higher standard than my sister, although she was on par with me most of the time in our lessons. Thus, I learned a lot more than my peers, a lot faster.

For two, I speak four languages fluently and flawlessly.

Three, I'm good at controlling my emotions and not letting them get in the way.

Fourth? I grew up in an incredibly well-off household and so received a very good education.

Fifth, everything I do, I do perfectly. And that's something that others can't say.

[dara-does-everything]

Okay, momentary lapse in judgement there, but I just had to ask. Blocking his blog again now.

[glitteryentity]

💭 "Another Kalosian... that's always nice to see. And another artisan, those are all too rare nowadays. I must make a good impression."

//auuuu

Sabine's found Darrin pretty cool so far too!! She has a love for shiny stuff so she's intrigued by what she's seen of the team on the blog....

[number1houndoomfan]

Nova - A face you don't ever want to see again.

ghetsis.

when i was younger and first went to accumula town and. saw the initial rally he had i thought he was imposing, obviously being a chickenshit kid, ha.

in dragonspiral tower, after me and n had it out he and i fought. i got caught in the crossfire of his hydreigon. if it weren’t for the white dragon i prolly woulda died and he woulda had my blood on his hands.

[the-historian-of-hisui]

Proton - A great memory you haven't shared.

[Memory. From Cynthia's POV since that was how it was originally written.

They’re here. Finally. Staring down the Depot Agents, a string of defeated trainers behind them - Cynthia and Volo battle with all they’ve got. They are not losing now, with as close as they are to the Subway Bosses.

Cameron and Cloud put up a good fight, certainly, but they’re really no match for the Vincams. Cynthia grins as they beat the snot out of the agents, and Cameron nearly bursts into tears when they lose, but she’s impressed that he held it together this long. Cloud pulls him into a hug and gives the two a thumbs up. “Go ahead,��� they say, smiling. “The bosses are waiting for you.”

“I made a fool of myself, didn’t I...” she thinks she hears Cameron mutter.

They heal up their Pokemon and register their progress - she is NOT losing this forty-eight battle streak just because Volo needed to step out to go to the restroom - and pause before heading into car forty-nine.

“You’re sure you’re ready to see them again?” she asks Volo, who looks nervous, eyes widened and shoulders pulled forward.

He looks at her and nods. “Cyn, I’ll be fine,” he says, and she raises an eyebrow.

“Really? You sure you’re not going to die of terminal gay disorder?”

She laughs as Volo turns bright red, glaring at her. “Not when there are people listening!”

And it’s true - Cloud is obviously eavesdropping, giggling to herself.

“Really? What do you mean, you don’t want the world to know about your big gay crush on your childhood-”

Volo clamps a hand over her mouth, eyes wide, and she licks his palm. He recoils in disgust, and she laughs.

“It’s going to take more than that,” she teases. “But, dude, he’s literally your boyfriend. It’s not like this is going to change anytime soon. And these guys can keep a secret, I’m sure.”

“Definitely,” Cloud says, and Cynthia smiles at her.

“Anyway, since you’re not nervous at all to see him again, let’s go!” Cynthia opens the doors to the next car, and there they are, Emmet’s smile widening, Ingo’s posture straightening at the sight of them.

She smiles. “Hey, guys. It’s been a while!”

“You’re finally back from Sinnoh,” Emmet says, bouncing on his heels, radiating happiness. It’s infectious. Cynthia can feel herself smiling back.

“It was a fun trip, yes,” Volo says, smiling at Emmet. She can see the affection between them - it’s so weird, knowing that's her brother. Sigh. They grow up so fast.

“And you’re now looking at the new Champion of Sinnoh, and a certified historian.”

“Which is which?” Ingo asks.

Cynthia holds out a pokeball and grins. “Battle us and try to guess,” she replies.

“You’re out of time; now make space for the winners - we’re going to defeat you!” Volo adds, smiling. It’s their patented Vincam Twins Multi-Battle Intro™, even though this is the first time they've ever gotten to use it.

“What I do. What I say. Always the same. Follow the rules. Safe driving! Follow the schedules. Everyone smile! Check safety. Everything’s ready! Aim for victory! All aboard!” Emmet’s smile is terrifying now - he always is when he’s battling.

Ingo smiles, his usual cat-like grin. “Let me introduce myself again. I am a Subway Boss, Ingo! Well, there is nothing else to say for you two who came all the way here. Let’s have the greatest battle - greater than ever before.”

The two do their point-and-call, and they send out their pokemon, and the battle begins.

Cynthia’s slipping into the zone, her pokemons’ stats and type matchups and moves and abilities coming as easily as breathing.

She’s studying the twins’ tactics, noting down their strengths and weaknesses and reacting accordingly.

It’s fun - it’s the best kind of battle, the kind that feels like a dance, a game of chess.

They’ve battled like this countless times before, but maybe it’s that she’s a Champion now; maybe it was the time spent in Sinnoh, maybe it’s the fact that she has been to the Distortion Realm and come back herself, unchanged - it feels so much different than any other time. She might have escaped the Distortion Realm with her spirit intact, her self intact, but she’s far from the same Cynthia they knew in high school. She’s *powerful*, and this time, she understands just how heavy a burden that is.

Eximius - her garchomp - switches in once Pennas (her milotic) is knocked out by Emmet’s eelektross. Ingo’s excadrill is already out, so now it’s Earthquake and Subway Eel versus Eximius and Percarus.

The battle continues. It’s really close, but the twins win - Bolt, the klinklang, pulls through in the end for Emmet, even as Earthquake is knocked out easily by Volo and his togekiss.

And then it’s over.

Cynthia’s heart is pounding - that was fun! Holy shit, that battle was amazing! She wants to hug someone!

Emmet and Ingo go through the mandatory closing statements, and then the four of them sit down on either side of the train car to catch up, Emmet and Volo on one side, leaning on each other.

It’s been so long, and it’s not like there are going to be any trainers actually making it here soon - the Super Multi-Line is notorious for its difficulty. So they can spend a little bit of time with their friends, before they head back to their home again - they’ve been gone for a year. It’s the least they can do.

End Memory.]

[zorua-revived]

Halo - A truth which shattered your worldview.

Humans are dangerous, too.

They always told us Pokemon were dangerous, but... I saw that Zorua and it got scared of me. A nine year old. I... didn't know that to do with that, but... Then it helped me despite being scared and a few months later I knew I wanted to help Pokemon. I knew that that was what I wanted to do with my life.

[skittykitty300]

9. tell a story about your childhood

Hmm.... I got so many stupid funny stories when I was younger... lemme think....

I remember when I was just starting out with pokecontests, so like around 10ish-11ish. I was outside a contest hall with Spike, putting on her "cool" collar while talking to somebody I used to hangout with back then about something I can't remember. I think it was something about contest related or maybe about poochyenas??

So as that happened, this jerk with a mudkip and a feebas came up us, kinda pushed me out of the way, and made a nasty comment about me and my poochyena. I kind of cried a little from it, I'll admit, I was very much of a crybaby when I was younger. Then he immediately got decked in the face by my old friend.

I didn't participate that day because we needed to book it as fast as possible before he got up because he was going to rattata on us

[davepetathestylish]

I've never heard of Almia before, what's it like there?

(Also, pleasure to meet you, Darrin Scintiller of Team Luster. I didn't want to be too formal right off the bat.)

Oh, it's a gorgeous place. It's far more wild than any other region I've seen, save Oblivia, and it's got caves, a desert, forest... So many places to explore.

The history is rich as well, or so Elaine has told me. I wasn't paying much attention, though...

Also, nice to meet you as well! It's been a long time since someone was this respectful on first interaction with me. And it's absolutely appreciated.

[alolapokemon]

Favorite Pokémon League champion?

I am fully against the pokemon league and all it stands for.

But I guess when I was a kid I really liked Cynthia.

[mimikinyuu]

Tissue box - Are there sad moments coming up for your character?

% YEUP 👍👍👍 the sinnoh arc is gonna be emotional once he gets to pastoria city. beyond that? who knows…

[dara-does-everything]

Hey. What. What does that mean.

Wtf

He has arrived in his new home.

There, he will face challenges beyond anything he has ever imagined. He will grapple with his history, his legacy, and the impact of his thoughtless decisions.

We expect he will be obtaining the relic we sent for him very soon.

[number1houndoomfan]

Lighter - What negative experiences will your character have?

// they’re gonna get caught up in evil team shit and also maybe get permanently injured. sniles

[thatoneklefkitrainer]

Do you mean to tell me that while I'm trying to just find who my Palentine is, haha school drama, this slightly capitalist old man I follow is getting

ABSOLUTELY EXPOSED LIKE HELLO??!?!

WHAT THE FUCK DARRIN?

I want to not believe Gissandra. I do. Darrin seems to be well meaning and generally friendly, while she's cold and critical.

Surely there's no real evidence, right?

Oh, of course there is!

Out of all the people I could possibly be friends with on this arc-forsaken website, I had to choose the

FUCKING EVIL BITCH!

I'm so stupid I swear to Arc how the fuck did I not see it. So I really still trust whatever charismatic CEO that slots into my life, huh? First FUCKING ROSE, and now this bastard.

I'm a fucking idiot.

//@real-team-luster//

[shilo-sumac]

I'm frankly astonished we've never spoken before- just one of those strange coincidences, I suppose. Anyway, a brief skim of your blog suggests to me you're doing some highly respectable work, Pokemon conservation and all that. I do hope we're able to get along.

HIYA!!!! nice to meetcha mx. team luster. this website is a lot more huge than it looks on the surface so its like super super easy to miss people

... a lottaaaaa people with "team" before their names end up not being great, but im not gonna go judge ya just because of your url. sounds like your organization focuses on precious gems, i always thought gemstones were cool! i know some people collect em. most i do is sometimes if i find a cool rock ill put it on my dresser :3