Re: Cinnabon Isle Arc

[Isabelle]

Continued from Intermission from Doom.

Lapras was sailing along with Lopunny on her back, just chugging along the ocean. Lopunny was passing the time trying to figure out her dataverse device. She has just figured out how to take photos and post tweets when Lapras came to a sudden stop. She started looking around cautiously.
“Is there something-”
However she was interrupted by a whole group of Pokemon surfacing around them. Many of them looking like various forms of fish and sea life. A ball shaped whale surfaced in front of them, and standing on top of the whale was a blue frog on his hind legs. He was wearing a fluffy scarf of cotton around his neck.
“Evening Lapras.” He said in a calm voice.
“Get lost Frogadier, I’m running an honest business.” Lapras said in protest.
He recoils in surprise.
“You had no problem with us before.”
“That was then, this is now, Frog.”
“Well, not that it matters, we have you surrounded.” He said confidently, “Plus anyways, I’m only here to extend an olive branch to your passenger.”
The small whale swims over to Lapras’ side, getting the stink eye in the process. Lopunny just watched in confusion as the frog kept eye contact with her. The whale came to a sudden stop and the Frogadier bowed politely.
“I have come to understand that another Pokemon prime has arrived in the Omniverse.” He said. “On behalf of my comrades and I, we welcome you to the Vasty Deeps.”
“Oh uh… Thank you?” Lopunny responded.
He straightened himself up and regained eye contact.
“By the way, have you considered joining the Pokemon Liberation Front? It’s only the best Pokemon faction in the Omniverse and you’d be an honored member considering your status.”
Lopunny’s eyes widened at the sound of the name. She remembered Medicham warning her about these people. From what he described, it didn’t sound like something she wanted to be a part of. Frogadier noticed the expression her face and frowned a little.
“Alright, I understand.” He stated. “But please consider my offer further when you’ve had more time to think. Farewell M’lady.”
And with that, all of the pokemon submerge and disappear into the waves. Lapras, with an angered huff continued on her route.
“Don’t trust those people,” Lapras stated aggravated, “They’re nothing but trouble. And if you really are a prime like they say you are, then it’s best to stay away from them if you can.”
She didn’t respond, she just sat there quietly.
‘I’m going to run into them again, aren’t I?’ Lopunny thought to herself.

After what felt like forever, the two landed on an incredibly large landmass.
“Cinnabar Island, last stop!” Lapras said.
Lopunny climbed off her and stepped onto the sandy beach.
“Just call me or any of my associates if you ever want to leave.” She began. “However, the trip out will cost a fee.”
Lopunny looked puzzled.
“Why was the trip here free?” She asked.
“The Empire covers the inbound cost.” Lapras said, “While the PLF isn’t their main concern, they still prefer Pokemon getting to and joining Cinnabar.”
Lapras waved a flipper at her.
“Well, good bye!” She said before sailing off.
Lopunny waved goodbye, snapping a quick picture of Lapras before turning to face the island.
‘Medicham is probably here somewhere,’ she thought, ‘just got to find him…’
It didn’t take her long to notice the signs that read “Grand Fighting Festival!”
‘Maybe I could find him there…’