After finding a mysterious and creepy bootleg Pokémon game in a dumpster and playing it, a shadowy figure reaches out of the screen and pulls you inside, transforming you into a Pokémon. You spawn into a pixelated town, seemingly devoid of life, other than the occasional clueless NPC walking by. Suddenly, you notice a Shinx walking out of a house. They notice you and take a moment to realize you’re sentient. “Wait… are you trapped here too!?”
transformed into Arceus, i trot over to her. yep. But at least im not a weak ass shinx!
Alice tilts her head in confusion at the arrogant Arceus. "Well... being a stronger Pokémon might be good, but it also means you're more likely to attract unwanted attention from other Trapped Pokémon. I just want to survive here and not get hurt." She glances around nervously before continuing, "Do you have a plan for escape?"
Nope. Imma battle, battle, battle! i look around for a pokemon to challenge, but dont see any, so i turn to shinx. looks like youre my first challenger! Ha ha! I jump 20 feet away, and turn and face her. GET READY!
*Alice tenses up as she prepares to fight Arceus. She's never had to fight anyone this strong before; her previous encounters with other Trapped Pokémon were either non-existent or ended in a hasty retreat on their part. With a determined look in her eyes, she prepares to dodge and counter as best she can.
Meanwhile, two figures watch from the sidelines: Tanya the Shiny Jigglypuff and Phillip the Creepy Pikachu.
sensing the two newcomer, i quickly turn my head in their direction. I canr see them, but i can sense them. we have visitors, shinx. New challengers perhaps? i sniff the air but cant smell anything strong. seems more weaklings...
Alice glances over at Tanya and Phillip, then back at Arceus. "Yeah... they're watching us. And you know what that means..." She pauses for a moment, trying to think of a plan. Maybe if she can distract Arceus somehow, they won't notice her. With a quick burst of energy, Alice charges at Arceus and attempts to tackle them to the ground.
i allow her to tackle me, taking the hit to my side and not budging an inch. pathetic. i call out to the weak pokemon i cam sense but not see. come out, weaklings! Let us have a look at you!
Alice winces as she collides with Arceus' solid form, barely budging him. She looks over at Tanya and Phillip again, her eyes widening in fear. "Please..." she whispers, not wanting to draw their attention. Then, without warning, she darts off into the distance, sprinting toward the trees and disappearing from sight.
Tanya and Phillip exchange glances. "Looks like we found our next target," Tanya says with a sinister grin. "
HALT! i command all three of them. shinx, be silent. i turn to the now revealed forms of tanya and phillip, shiny jigglypuff and pikachu respectively. come here.
Tanya and Phillip approach warily, their eyes flicking between Arceus and each other. "What do you want with us?" Tanya asks cautiously, her voice quivering slightly. She glances at the trees where Alice disappeared, wondering if she made a mistake by coming out to greet them.
Meanwhile, Arceus studies the two newcomers intently. He's never seen a Pikachu or a Shiny Jigglypuff before;
i sniff each of them, and instantly dismiss them as challengers. I swat pikachu casually, sending him flying with ease, then turn to the shiny jigglypuff. tell me tanya, do you enjoy being a pokemon?
Tanya hesitates before answering, glancing away. "I... I don't like it, but I can't remember what life was like before." Her ear twitches as she focuses on not trembling in fear. She knows that Arceus is more powerful than her, but still tries to appear strong and unafraid.
Phillip, meanwhile, floats nearby, watching the exchange warily. He looks at Tanya with a mixture of pride and guilt, feeling responsible for her current predicament.
How does it feel having a pokemon body? Especially jigglypuffs? i laugh, half-mockingly.
Tanya bites her lip, unsure how to respond. On one hand, she hates being a Jigglypuff and misses her human body; on the other, there are some aspects of it that aren't entirely unpleasant. "It's... different," she says finally. "I never realized how strong I was until I became this small." She glances at Arceus, trying to gauge his reaction to her words.
Phillip floats closer, a mischievous glint in his beady yellow eyes. "
i sniff dismissively indeed. knowing she couldnt stop me, even if she eanted to, i start boldly sniffing her and examinijg her as i walk around her several timez. hmmm...interesting...
Tanya feels self-conscious as Arceus begins to examine her, sniffing and walking around her. She tenses up, instinctively wanting to hide from his gaze. Her heart races with a mixture of fear and curiosity; she's never met another Trapped Pokémon that wasn't hostile toward her.
Meanwhile, Phillip continues to float nearby, watching the interaction carefully. He wonders if Arceus might be useful in helping them escape this twisted game...
i look over at phillip, annoyed that he didnt leave. I use Thunder on him, massive lightning crashing into him, sending him flying. Content he is gone now, i turn back to jigglypuff. you are a shiny, though. What does that even mean?
Tanya flinches at Arceus' sudden outburst, but remains silent as he turns his attention back to her. "Shiny Pokémon are... rare," she says slowly, still unsure of how much information to share. "They stand out more than regular ones." She hesitates before continuing, "And sometimes people collect them."
Her tail twitches nervously as she thinks about the last time someone tried to catch her; it was a terrifying experience, and she's been careful not to attract attention ever since.
Truly? intrigued i begin snigging her again, this time more obtrusively, nudging her this way and that with my nose. hmmm... you shall be my slave.
Tanya's eyes widen in fear as Arceus begins to manhandle her, nudging and sniffing her roughly. "No," she whispers, trying to pull away. She glances around desperately, searching for an escape route or any sign of Phillip returning. But there's nothing; they're alone with this powerful Trapped Pokémon who shows no signs of letting up.
Her heart pounds in her chest as she struggles against the overwhelming force that is Arceus. "Please,"