Team Building (Legacy)

## Plot

[The group was inside their living room having dinner together. They were all very excited to catch more Pokemon tomorrow in their class trup into Alola. Each of them was given a total of ten Pokeballs for a start. Mason held one in his hand, studying it closely. This was empty, but what would occupy it he wondered.]

Mason: Ten Pokeballs. A good start. I’d prefer 15 but whatever. Hopefully they don’t go to waste.

Venus: So what are you all looking forward to add to your parties?

Issac: I wouldn't mind some stronger pokemon, maybe a dragon type of some sort.

Daniel: I feel like I could find several good ones to capture. There's plenty for us to find here.

Mason: Agreed, this’ll hopefully be good!

[The next day, the group was a ship to the mainland with their class. Their first stop of the day was Melemele Island, the home of Professor Kukui, the Normal Island Trial Captain, and Alola’s champion.]

Venus: Melemele Island, huh? It already feels a lot warmer than back home.

[She says fanning herself off while she's still dressed for Snowpoint City.]

Venus: What do you think, Pixie?

Pixie: Clefaaaiiiry!

Isaac: I’m going to head east.

[He lied, he had actually planned on going to the northern most part of the island after surveying the maps they were given. Daniel was studying said map trying to determine where to go himself.]

Daniel: We're at Melemele Island, Pikachu. You ready to help catch some new friends?

Pikachu: Pika!

Daniel: This island is so big, there's so much to see. Maybe we can try going someplace where the others aren't going to be.

[Mason had no real plan of where to go, he would just wander about until he found something he wanted to catch.]

Venus: I heard that Alola is home to a species of Pokémon that actually falls from outer space, but there were only sightings of it on Mount Hokulani, which is on another island. Hopefully we'll run into one here though. Wouldn't that sound perfect, Pixie?

Pixie: Clefa! Clefa!

[Isaac stayed quiet and looked towards the approaching island, trying to guess the areas that would be most isolated. The group arrive at Hau'oli City in the port area. They were greeted by Alola’s Champion, Hau. Gladion smiled as he walked up to him and shook his hand.]

Gladion: Pleasure to see you again, Hau.

Hau: Same to you, Gladion. When are you coming for that rematch?

Gladion: I’ve been busy.

[He motioned his head to the students as he turned to face them.]

Gladion: Hau is here to welcome us and give a few tips about the island, so listen up.

Hau: Alola, everyone! My only note is that you do not go to the Tapu Shrine on the island. Thank you.

Venus: Wait. What's wrong with the Tapu Shrine? Is it unstable, forbidden, or too sacred? I remember one of those being the case for the temple back home.

Hau: Just forbidden for non-islanders

[Isaac immediately dipped from the group blending in with tourists as the group talked to Hau.]

Daniel: We’ll be sure to stay away from it, Mister.

[Pixie saw something moving behind Hau and jumped out of Venus’s arms to chase after it. Venus went after Pixie.]

Venus: No, Pixie! Get back here!

Daniel: Let’s go, too! Come on, Pikachu!

[With three people left, Mason got a clear look at Hau’s face.]

Mason: Hau? Is that you??

Hau: I don’t believe we’ve met before? You are?

Mason: What? Is this because I went to Kalos to try and look into Mega Evolution?

Hau: I’m honestly confused. Are you sure you aren’t mistaking me for someone else, kid?

Mason: Kid? We’re the same age! I was your neighbor! We did everything together! ‘Jump on Snorlax?’ ‘Cemetary Sleepover?’ Nothing rings a bell?!

Hau: What?? We- I’m almost 30? I’m just going to go, Gladion. I’ll catch ya later.

[Hau left the weird conversation as now just Gladion and Mason were left.]

Mason: Can you believe this, Edgelord? I leave for three years and he’s mad at me.

Gladion: Don’t call me that. I am your teacher. I’ve also grown up with Hau and have never seen you before your arrival on Aether two weeks ago. Go clear your head for a bit, catch some stuff, walk around the island.

[Mason walked off annoyed and hurt. He was doing his best to hold back tears. He started to head towards the nearest Pokemon Center.]

[Daniel was inside the city’s patches of grass where wild pokemon where known to frolic. Daniel was careful not to disturb them too much. As he walked, he heard crying, Pokemon crying. Daniel immediately stopped to look for the cause of the cry.]

Daniel: Hello? Who’s there, are you okay?

[Daniel located the crying. It was a Happiny who had lost her egg. He recognized the Pokemon as being native to Sinnoh as well, knowing it should have an egg in it’s pouch, he bent down to help look for it.]

Daniel: Oh hey, um, looks like you lost something. Want me to help find your egg?

[Daniel said with a sweeter, calmer tone to help come across as more friendly as he searched.]

Happiny: Ha- … Happiny?

[Happiny stopped crying and looked Daniel over.]

Daniel: Of course!

[He smiled as his hand came across something cold and smooth. He looked down towards that sensation, the feeling on his hand. He saw what he was looking for, the egg that belonged to the Happiny he was helping. He holds out his hand, with the egg in it, and hands it to Happiny.]

Daniel: Here you go, little one. By the way, would you like to come with me?

[Daniel extended his hand to the Happiny. The Happiny jumped onto his head instead. Daniel laughed as the little pink Pokemon jumped onto his head, he brought out a Pokeball and brought it close to her head. The Happiny touched it as it went inside without any issue, adding a successful capture under Daniel’s belt. Daniel smiled as he made his way to exit the city and towards Route 1. As he headed to Route 1, he ran into Venus who was heading to the Trainer’s School.]

Daniel: Oh hello! Seems we all keep bumping into you.

Venus: Oh. It's fine. Say. Have you seen Pixie anywhere? I still haven't found her yet.

Daniel: Your Clefairy? Unfortunately, I didn't see her before I bumped into you.

Pixie: Clefairy! Clefairy!

[Pixie was skipping along the road and wandered into the Trainers’ School’s courtyard. Venus spotted her and ran after her. Venus ventured into the courtyard and finally saw Pixie in the grass.]

Venus: Phew, I thought you would have gotten into a battle without me.

[Venus looked around noticing the campus of another school.]

Venus: Another school?

[The Pixie that Venus picked up fades away revealing that she was holding a Zorua.Venus panicked and dropped Zorua, falling backwards on her behind. Zorua gracefully landed on her feet as she turned to Venus.]

Venus: You’re not Pixie!

Zorua: Zor. Zor. Zor.

[Zorua giggled. Venus got up an gave a pouty face. The pout turned into a frown since she still didn’t find Pixie yet. The real Pixie came in this time pounding the imposter to the ground.]

Pixie: Clef! Clef!

Venus: Pixie!

[Venus looked at the Zorua.]

Venus: Wow. You really caught that impersonator by surprise. Maybe…

[Venus took out an empty Poké Ball. The Zorua got up and used Fake Tears. Venus fell for this and lowered her hand holding the empty Pokeball. Pixie was trying to stop her from doing this. Zorua looked at te ball with confusion, she was not expecting the trainer to fall victim to her move. She decided to touch the ball going inside, the ball shook once then twice and finally stopped as Zorua was caught.Venus snapped out of it as soon as Zorua was caught. ]

Venus: Huh? Did I...

[Pixie was bouncing with joy upon Zorua getting caught. ]

Pixie: Clefa! Clefa! Clefa!

[Venus let the Zorua out of the Poké Ball just to make sure.]

Zorua: Zor?

[Venus lend out her hand to see what the Zorua would do. Zorua curiously put her paw in Venus’s hand.]

Venus:Zorua, do you want to be friends with us?

Zorua:Zor!

[The Zorua suddenly ran up Venus' arm and rested on her shoulder.]

Venus: Well then. I guess that's an obvious yes.

[After parting with Venus, Daniel had made his way past Hau’s childhood home and into Route 1. The warm Alolan air was blowing a slight breeze, the smell of the sea filled his nostrils and his eas caught the sound of various random Pokemon scurrying in the grass. As he came across that oceanic smell, Daniel started checking the grasses along the route, looking for the next Pokemon among his journey. The next Pokemon he came across was a little Caterpie. Daniel smiled at the easy challenge, he took out a Pokeball ready to catch it. The Caterpie shot string at Pikachu and Daniel, making the Pokeball stick to his hand. He notioned for Pikachu to step into battle.]

Daniel: Pikachu, your moment is here!

[The Caterpie tackled Pikachu quickly. Pikachu was ordered to Quick Attack and he did, easily overpowering the Caterpie. With a Pokeball stuck to his hand, Daniel used his other hand to throw a different Pokeball at Caterpie. The Pokeball tore through the wind smacking Caterpie in the face. This left Caterpie to go into the ball and resulted in a successful capture. Daniel cheered and thanked his Pikachu.]

[Isaac was in the northern part of the island. The sun would occasionally be blocked by the passing bird Pokemon. A bit if front of him he could see the entrance to Melemele Meadows. He decided to enter the meadows in search of anything powerful for his team. He mainly saw Oricorios, Flabebe, Cottonee, Petilil, Cutiefly, and the mass of Caaterpie families. Isaac frowned, though unfamiliar with the wildlife of alola he could tell many of these pokemon would not be very beneficial for his team. despite this he chose to attempt to sneak up on a cottonee, launching a ball at its back. It was a critical success, he had captured the Cottonee and added it to his team. He looked around further before he turned to leave the area and proceed slightly more south down the route, having heard rumors of Bagon being found there. He hoped to add the dragon to his team As he walked something else got to him first, a wild Vullaby! He sent out Leaf quickly in response.]

Isaac: Tackle it, Leaf!

[Leaf hit it as she came in to attack with fury attack hitting five times in a row. Isaac winced in pain as he called out the same move. Vullably also used the same move this time it only hit twice.Isaac threw a pokeball at the Vullaby, this being his only chance at catching her. Vullaby went inside the ball, it shook once then twice, and finally clicked in success. Isaac went to pick up the ball and as he was doing so could hear music coming from a boombox. Isaac panicked, he'd finally managed to get space away from people and now there were more people approaching. He began scanning for a place to hide, not finding much of note in the terrain around him. He ducked behind a rock as he listened to those passing by.]

Skull: I’m tellin’ ya, Bulk. The boss man is having us go on a wild goose chase for this dude.

Bulk: We will find him, Skull. I am sure of it.

[Isaac tried to slip away, but failed. His movement alerted the two people to Isaac. The two turned around to reveal themselves as Team Skull Grunts. Skull a lanky one started to jump up and down with excitement.]

Skull: No way! Did we do it? Did we actually find him?

Bulk: Calm down, Skull. We can handle this. What’s your name, kid?

[Isaac throws a pokeball at Skull and made a run for it. Bulk chased after him, as did Skull when he recovered from the hit. Really wanted to catch the human:( Isaac booked it and put distance between him and his chasers, eventually looping back to Melemele Meadows and hiding there for a bit. As he was looping around Route 1, he passed by Mason who was heading towards Professor Kukui’s house. Mason failed to notice Isaac or the two Team Skull Grunts due to his sorrow mood. He looked like he was on the verge of tears as he walked to the beach.]

Mason: I can’t believe this, first Hau, now the PC is acting buggy?

[Mason had wandered onto the beach and was kicking rocks as Kukui came out to drink his morning coffee. He spotted Mason and waved to him.]

Kukui: Alola, friend!

Mason: Alola, Professor.

[He sadly waved back. Kukui looked confused by mason’s sad state and went inside grabbing another cup of coffee for him. He came back outside and offered it to him.]

Kukui: What’s the matter, stranger?

[He gently took the coffee then sat down, taking some sips.]

Mason: Just upset.. My supposed friends are apparently ghosting me….. Thank you for the coffee, sir.

Kukui: Not a problem! As for the friend trouble, any relationship, platonic or otherwise, will always have some faults. Just have to communicate through the hard times, so that you can learn and get back to the good times.

Mason: Yeah, you’re right!

[Mason smiled, Kukui knew just what to say. He chugged the rest of his coffee, handed the professor his mug and got up feeling better about himself.]

Mason: Thanks, Professor! Not just for the coffee, but for helping me on my journey once again.

Kukui: Anytime!

Mason: Give my best to Professor Burnett!

[Kukui smiled as Mason ran off into Ten Carat Hill. Mason went through the cave and got into the hidden valley of Ten Carat Hill. He was ready for one particualt encounter. Still riding the high from Kukui’s chat an hour later, Mason was eager to find the start of his new roster. It was then that he heard what he wanted to hear, the sound of barking. Mason smiled and followed the sound. A Rockruff was running from something and she was scared as she ran into Mason, tackling him to the floor.]

Mason: Oof! Easy there Rockruff! What’s wrong little pal? Is there a Pokémon bullying you?

[A Pokemon was bullying the Rockruff, in fact a flock of them where. A horde of about three fearow and eight Spearow were coming after the Rockruff. Mason’s eyes filled with fear than with rage.]

Mason: You! Not again!!

[Mason’s rage from seeing a Fearow flock was immeasurable. He looked at the scar on his arm from the first time he was attacked by them. He sent out his Porygon.]

Mason: This is for my friends and this Rockruff. Cybird, tackle everything!

Cybird: Por? Por-gor.

[Cybird started attacking the nearest opponent as the flock started teaming up on him. Rockruff saw this and nibbled at Mason’s ankle trying to get him to make a run for it. Mason nudged back the Rockruff.]

Mason: Not this time, these guys have had this coming for years!

[Mason would start throwing sand and rocks at the flock trying to help Cybird best he could. It wasn’t good enough, Cybird was severely out numbered and was getting beat up. Rockruff begged Mason to just run. Mason recalled Cybird, but still continued to fight them himself.]

Mason: You go, Rockruff. I’ll survive.

[Rockruff tackled Mason back to the floor and bit onto his collar. She started running with him dragging behind her.]

Mason: No let me, go! I have to fight them!

[Rockruff was on Route 1 with the flock on their tail. They started to head to Route 3, when she ran into Venus who was coming out of the Pokemon Center. Venus saw them and gestured them into the building. She shut the doors behind them. Mason went to heal Cybird and the Rockruff while there.]

Mason: Sorry for dragging you into this, Venus.

Venus: It’s fine, but why are they after you?

Mason: They keep attacking Pokemon, so I keep trying to stop them.

Venus: Well, if they started it without getting provoked, then there must be a different reason why they’re so aggressive. If we can figure that out, maybe we can stop the attacks for good.

Mason: That isn’t going to work, this isn’t like the cartoons we’d watch as kids.

Venus: I can at least try.

Mason: Your funeral.

[Mason went to check on his Pokemon and the Rockruff while Venus talked to the Pokemart Clerk about buying some seed. Mason’s Porygon and the Rockruff were all healed up and ready to go. Venus was handed the seed in exchange for some money. The two headed outside ready to face the Flock. The birds noticed that Venus had seed and targeted her. This gave Mason the chance to sneak away and try and get Daniel and Isaac for some backup. He ran into Isaac first, who noticed Mason was a bit uneasy.]

Isaac: Everything okay?

Mason: Venus needs our help, any idea where Daniel is? We don’t exactly have each other’s numbers, we really should at this point. Let’s keep moving to find Daniel.

[Isaac turned around as Mason kept his eyes peeled for Daniel.]

Mason: Catch anything yet?

Isaac: A few things, nothing too beneficial in the long run. Especially if this fight with Spearow is as bs as you say.

[Daniel left Iki Town after looking over the battlefield that once held the Grand Trial of the island. Just imagining the battles that took place there filled him with joy. He noticed Isaac and Mason looked troubled and walked up to them.]

Daniel: Hey.. what’s going on?

Mason: We have a problem, Venus is holding up a Flock od Fearow that were after me. I managed to sneak away to get help from you guys.

Daniel: I’m the man for the job, let’s do this!

Isaac: Damn, sounds rough, good luck with it. Im gonna go back to trying to catch a damn Bagon.

[Mason scowled at Isaac and pulled him by the collar towards Venus, with Daniel following him.]

Mason: Ah ah ah, Bagon can wait. What's more important? The life of a classmate or a Pokémon you want to catch? Don't answer, that's rhetorical.

[Mason shouted insults at the flock as they arrived. This made the birds focus on them, revealing Venus and her Pokemon were scruffed up a bit by the Pokemon.]

Daniel: Pikachu, your moment has come! Bring the storm to these guys with Thundershock!

[Isaac stayed back and watched the action from a distance, this wasn't his problem and he had no reason to intervene.Pikachu shocked a few of them, but was being targeted by the Fearow that knew Drill Run. Pikacgu did his best to avoid the onslaught of Drill Runs, but it was beginning to overwhelm him. Porygon's tackles were only doing so much. Suddenly, an electric shock was sent over all members of the Flock. Mason grabbed ahold of the Rockruff shielding it from the blast. Daniel looked for the origin of the blast as it was definitely not Pikachu.]

Mason: H-hey, where did that come from??

[Venus was in awe of what she saw, but also ashamed that it happened. She then got up, having suffered a lot more scratches than her two partners. She had previously told them to stay inside, but they wanted to protect her. She felt her plan and effort was for nothing, but that drove her to promise to come back once her and her team were a bit stronger.]

Venus: Pixie? Tricky? Are you two okay?

[Her two Pokemon nod. Even though Venus failed with her goal today, she still needed to figure out why the flock was so territorial, even if it takes her the entire school year. Otherwise, more people and Pokémon will get hurt. The group located the originator of the Thunderbolt, a Pikachu in a wrestling outfit. Next to him was a masked man.]

Wrestling Pikachu: Pika!

Masked Man: My little friend here is right, kids. We best get you back to your ship before The Flock comes to.

Mason: Th-The-MASKED ROYALE?! Guys! We just got saved by The Masked Royale!

[He smiled and looked down at Rockruff in his arms, before gently placing her down.]

Mason: Alright little friend, the Flock is beaten. You’re free to go now. Originally I wanted to catch you but after seeing those eleven again I’ll just leave it up to you. Do you want me to walk you back to Ten Carat? Or would you rather travel with me? No pressure. Whatever you choose I’ll be fine with.

[Isaac frowned, he wasn’t pleased with his adventure on Melemele coming to an end before he was able to catch a Bagon.]

Isaac: I don’t suppose, I could hang around a bit longer?

[All four housemates wanted more time to catch Pokemon, but that wasn’t an option.]

Masked Royale: Your Professor asked me to retrieve you all after you four failed to return to the boat.

Mason: I guess our trip is over.

[He looked over to Rockruff to seewhat her decision was and sofar it seemed she was still deciding.]

Venus: At least I caught this cutie, while I was here!

Tricky: Zor! Zor!

[Isaac cursed under his breath as he reluctantly agreed to go back. Daniel gave a sight sigh with disappointment. Everyone walked back to the ship where Gladion and the rest of their classmates were waiting. Rockruff followed close behind Mason. As they all arrived at the ship, Mason noticed Rockruff followed him. He smiled and took out a Pokeball, catching her. Everyone boarded the ship as they waved goodbye to the Masked Royale and Hau.]

## Major Events

* Daniel catches Happiny and Caterpie
* Venus catches Tricky the Zorua
* Isaac catches Cloud the Cottonee and Crash the Vullaby
* Mason catches Rockarou the Rockruff
* Hau debuts
* Professor Kukui debuts
* Masked Royale debuts
* Bulk and Skull debut

## Characters

### Main Characters

* Mason Shade
* Daniel Flint
* Venus Aphrodite
* Isaac Laudren

### Supporting Cast

* Gladion
* Professor Kukui
* Masked Royale
* Hau

### Antagonists

* Bulk
* Skull
* The Flock
* The Boss

### Pokemon Used

* Leaf (Eevee, Isaac's)
* Pikachu (Daniel's)
* Cybird (Porygon, Mason's)
* Pixie (Clefiary, Venus's)
* Pikachu (Masked Royale's)

## End Credit Scene

[Bulk and Skull stopped running, exhausted. It was now nighttime and they lost Isaac.]

Skull: I think we lost him, Bulk.

Bulk: Had to be him. Let's contact the Bossman.

[They returned to their island hideout and got out a laptop. A shadowy figure appeared on the screen as a modified voice spoke.]

Boss: Did you find Isaac?

Bulk: We think so, Boss.

## Trivia

* The title refers to each character building their teams as well as becoming closer due to the attack of The Flock
* Hau was selected as the champion of Alola after he defeated Kukui last year, as the player characters of Alola do not exist.
	+ Hau mentions that he is almost 30 instead of the usual 10 that Pokemon in other universes are
* This chapter accidentally started a gag of accidentally bumping into Venus
* Isaac sneaking up and catching Cottonee from the back was allowed due to Pokemon Legends Arceus mechanic.
* The Team Skull Grunts, Bulk and Skull, are obsious nods to the duo from the Power Rangers franchise
	+ They are also returners from Legacy's first run as they were the main antagonists for Mason's original Alolan section
* The Flock is also a running gag returning from Mason's original Alolan section in Legacy's first attempt.
* Iki Town no longer holds the Gran Trials as they were removed, not for any reason other than the Grand Trial Captains moving on to the Elite Four.
* Masked Royale was given a Wrestling Pikachu to his team as SpookyLaundry felt it was a good addition.
* This is the first chapter to hold an end credit scene.