second train → ...literally a train (days 2-7)

[infinitefrown]

[So lately there have been a bunch of crazy body changes the poor people of Luceti have had to go through. Ingo is no exception, but even after being turned into a Pokémon yesterday, he definitely wasn't expecting this.

SUDDENLY, SUBWAY SYSTEM.

There's a new set of stairs near the fountain that descend underground. The sign beside it helpfully spells out LUCETI SUBWAY. Elsewhere in the enclosure, similar staircases can be found, or the subway simply emerges from underground at the end of its path (such as the one near the beach).

Going down the stairs near the fountain reveals a rounded room with a number of platforms like this. The maps inside depict where each subway line goes. Most of the subway lines are pretty normal, but there's one that just goes in a circle labled "BATTLE LINE." There's an instruction sign on its platform explaining that it's a Pokémon battling line, and if you board you will be expected to specify your battle type and face 20 hologrammed trainers before reaching the SUBWAY BOSS(a hologrammed Ingo and/or his brother). GOOD LUCK CHALLENGERS.

Yep, other than that and the suspiciously Ingo-sounding intercom, it seems like a totally normal subway!

...Except one more thing.



Why do the trains have sideburns?!]



[Feel free to use the subway as you please! Tag in traveling groups, run into each other on the cars, or strike up a conversation with intercom-Ingo, whatever works. There can be stations wherever, and they can be underground/aboveground, either is fine! YEAH.]

Comments

[mischiefbreeder]

[Explotaro's comes out in the wake of Aitaro's return, and he's quick to let loose an Earthquake. Sorry, Sneasel. If you aren't down yet, you will be now. But those other two should be hurting.]

[tsuntrader]

[Nope. Sneasel's being switched out for Feraligatr, who upon landing immediately slams an Aqua Tail at Emboar. Have a good night, fire pig.]

[infinitefrown]

[ Emboar's Quick Claw activates, so it gets an Earthquake in itself before Aqua Tail connects, but that's that, it's out. Zebstrika, similarly, is done in because hahaha double Earthquakes yep not happening.

CHALLENGERS ARE WINNARS. DUNUNUNUNAAAAAAA YOU DEFEATED THE MIDBOSS VICTORY MUSIC ETC ETC (furze looks happy but cloud looks kind of pissed)]

[mischiefbreeder]

[FUCK YEAH THIS CALLS FOR A HIGH-FIVE, SILVER.]

[tsuntrader]

[What, n- Yeah okay fine FUCK YEAH HIGH-FIVE]

[infinitefrown]

[YYYYYYAAAAAAAYYYYYYY]

Congratulations! You've cleared six of the seven battles in your third streak. Your next opponent will be the Subway Bosses.

[okay c'mon and heal up already gogogooooo]

[mischiefbreeder]

[ALRIGHT, GOD, HEALING.]

How's that even gonna work?

[tsuntrader]

We're not going to battle you while inside you, are we?

[infinitefrown]

[oh my god stop bringing that up GEEZ THINKING ABOUT THAT IS WEIRD]

I will be represented by the program, so in a sense, no; however, I am also controlling the program, so take that as you will.

[BS answer. DOES IT MATTER OMG]

[mischiefbreeder]

...So we are gonna battle you while inside you, then.

[tsuntrader]

[...So wait...] Who's the other Subway Boss, anyway?

[infinitefrown]

[Ignoring Gold.] My twin brother; he'll introduce himself.

[Oh, will he ever.]

[mischiefbreeder]

[RUDE.]

[tsuntrader]

[Twin brother? Well, he'll see in a second...]

1/2

[infinitefrown]

[Once they enter the final car, Ingo and his brother's programs will already be loaded up, waiting. Ingo steps forward a little.]

Thank you for riding the Battle Subway today. [He sounds pretty pleased, going ahead with formalities.] I am a Subway Boss, Ingo. The fellow over to the side is also a Subway Boss, Emmet. Will a Multi Battle help us cover each other's weakness? Or will you show your overwhelming power? I look forward to seeing how well you fight. However, it is difficult to win unless you and your partner are in total sync.

[Then, it's Emmet's turn. He steps up, and....]

[permasmile]

I am Emmet!

[wh--]

Follow the rules. Safe driving! Follow the schedule. Everybody smile! Check safety. Everything's ready! Aim for victory! All aboard!

[......HE'S NOT LIKE INGO AT ALL.......]

[mischiefbreeder]

[What the hell!? It... it's like it's Ingo and Nega-Ingo!]

[tsuntrader]

[That guy is Ingo's brother?]

[infinitefrown]

[Go figure!!

The two Bosses don't seem to see anything wrong with this. Really, they just.... do that ridiculous grab-hatbrim-and-point pose, completely in sync.]

Whenever you're prepared, challengers! [Seriously, Ingo, you're not gonna comment on their thought bubbles??]

[permasmile]

I am Emmet. I am ready for your battle!

[mischiefbreeder]

[So this is the big one, huh? Alright, time to rumble. Gold nods to Silver, and then sends out Aitaro!]

[tsuntrader]

[Yeah, let's do this. Out goes Sneasel, who immediately uses Swords Dance!]

[infinitefrown]

[Emmet sends out Durant! Watch out for that thing, it's awful. Goddamn Durant. It is a steel type it should not be as fast as it is.

Ingo sends out... Garbodor! Oh no.]

Garbodor, Toxic! [Sorry, Sneasel.]

[permasmile]

Iron Head! [Don't flinch, Aitaro.]

[mischiefbreeder]

[Thankfully, Aitaro had thrown up a Substitute as its first action upon coming out, so the substitute took the damage and the flinch, leaving the monkey free to do its own thing, which is setting up an Agility now to increase its own speed.]