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Pokehybrid PMD AU
● You woke up in a strange place. Two people were hovering above you, attempting to stir you from your slumber. At first, they seemed like normal people, but as your mind willed you to focus, you noticed the oddities of their forms. They were nearly identical, excluding their inhuman features. One has frightening glowing yellow eyes, while the other had strange fish-like red eyes. Ghastly flames wisped from the body of the one dressed in black, while the one in white floated just above the ground with his floppy eel tail.
○ “Ah! You're awake at last! Are you feeling alright? How did you come to be unconscious here?” The eerie voice of the one in black haunted you, it sounded beautifully melodic despite just being him talking. How had you ended up here? Where has here? Then, it hit you. Who were you? You knew your name, but nothing else. You blanked entirely. “I don't know…” you tell them with a trembling tone. The one in white shifts into a concerned expression, “I am sorry to hear that. Who are you? What kind of pokemon are you? Your features aren't obvious at all.” You explain that you're a human, which makes them tilt their heads. It's not long before you're brought onto some kind of cart and driven on a rudimentary rail system to a nearby settlement.
🌑 It's there you're taken to a tired-looking Alolan Persian hybrid, who sighs when the two drop you off in front of him. The twins, Ingo, and Emmet as they had introduced themselves, explained that everyone was a pokemon hybrid in this world (They were Chandelure and Eelektross hybrids respectively) and that you likely were one, too. You just experienced some sort of memory loss. Nanu, the apparent police authority of the settlement, took a long, deep look at you. He shook his head, “Never seen someone like this. They appear to have no traits, either.” You were terrified, but he just spoke again with an exasperated tone, “You're free to stay here. There's an abandoned home over on the outskirts of the settlement. Feel free to it as yours.” You thanked him and moved to find it.
♤ You settled into your new home, struggling to figure out how you came to exist in such a strange place. Your memories were much too obscured to help you any, but you tried. You wandered around the settlement in an attempt to gain further information. Unfortunately, no one seemed to know anything. You were intrigued by the local game man, a Liepard hybrid named Grimsley. His tail swished as he watched people play his games with mild intrigue. You watched from afar. An azure eye turned to look at you. You gave an awkward smile, to which he motioned you forward. “I have no money to bet, sorry,” you explained. He shook his head and pulled a coin out. “Ah, well, that's fine. Head or tails?” The feline man asked. Was he serious? “Neither.” He snickered. He flipped it into the air, and you watched as it disappeared from sight. “Correct,” Grimsley grinned and pushed a reasonable amount of cash across the table, “Your winnings.”
⭐️ Grimsley pointed you to an odd lore keeper that lived just outside of the settlement for information. The minute you walked through the door, grey eyes harshly peered at you. Blood hair messily pulled back into a bun while a scroll was rolled out before him. Pure white feathers hung beautifully across his wings. “A human? How strange,” he comments, head resting in his hand, “I presume you're here wanting to know who you are? Yes, I've heard about the strange featureless hybrid running around.” You were terrified as he explained that humans were essentially extinct in this world, and that you were likely to be the only one in existence. “Do be careful. Those who know of humans also know that they are capable of mating with any hybrid.” His gaze felt all the more intense at those words.
☄️ It was in a desperation for work that you met the stoic Weavile hybrid, Cyrus. He ran a local guild for exploration teams, but was noted as a harsh, demanding boss with a strange uniform for his underlings. He gave you a strange glance as he passed you hanging around his guild headquarters. You quickly darted away, feeling nervous from the warning Volo had given you. Cyrus could only ponder why you run. Ultimately, however, he decided that he didn't care.
□ A weird rescue team leader was seen hanging around town with a small gang of members following him around. The Golisopod hybrid was big and foreboding, but actually seemed to be goofier and softer when you observed him with the members. You figured he'd be a better option to get out there than Cyrus, feeling intimidated by him still. Guzma, his name, crossed his arms with a smug grin on his lips. “Of course, you can join,” his voice was followed by some laughter, “Gotta pass the test of courage, though. Bring a green gummi from the deep area in Dusk Woods. Then I'll let you join.”
● This brought you back to the twins for a ride and travel guide to the location. Both looked at each other before Emmet shook his head. Ingo spoke to explain their denial, “Humans are so fragile in comparison to humans. Volo explained this to us, and we don't feel it in good conscience to let you travel.” You huffed and decided to find your own way. Since they were going to be that way.
□ Somehow, you managed to get through the dungeon despite the attacks of wild, irate pokemon and hybrids who felt your presence unwelcome. Picking the requested item, you struggled your way back to your settlement. Upon delivering it to Guzma, he nodded. You were in. A badge was given to you alongside some easier grunt work requests. A flow of income was a nice bonus, even if it was taxed by Guzma.
♡ Which led to you deciding to play a proper game with Grimsley in return for his previous kindness. As you played the strange card game, he stared at you with curious eyes. Somehow, you managed to win despite not exactly understanding the rules. “You're playing riskier games than I, friend,” he commented while paying out your prize, “Eyes are on you from all angles. Don't you feel them? A birdie let something out about humans.” You swallowed dryly and thanked him for the game.
🌑 You screamed as an unknown hybrid tried to grab you. It was late, and you had just got back in from a mission. Before a hand could even make contact with you, a clawed hand used a move on the attacker. Lazy, crimson eyes meet yours with a slight turn. “Be more careful,” he warns, “You've heard the rumours, right? Please be aware that you're wanted by a lot of desperate hybrids now. Let me walk you home.” He walked off in the direction of your house. You followed without hesitation.
⭐️ You confronted Volo on all of his terrible actions, but he just shrugged. “I didn't let it out. People came here to learn about humans and ended up reading about it,” he explains, holding out the leather-bound book to you, “I don't restrict the flow of information.” You take the book from his and read through the pages. He continues deciphering an ancient scroll on his desk. “You're welcome to stay with me if you feel threatened,” he offers as you go to leave, “I'm more powerful than I appear.” You just nod before exiting the hut. It probably wouldn't hurt to get a roommate.
□ Guzma grumbled as you brought him to your home. He agreed to help you out after you explained the situation. Apparently, he caught someone creeping and had decided to make a “first impression”. You sat beside him while tending to a wound you had got from a journey. “You know, it might be safer if you don't go on missions. Especially alone. I know you're capable, but I worry,” he admits. You gaze at him. “Ah, forget about it. You are capable, I trust you," he trips over himself, “I'm willing to travel with you, though. Don't forget it. The big, bad boss is offering you his services.” You may just have to take him up on that.
○ The next time you go on a request, you bring Guzma along. Suddenly, the twins were okay with relenting it. The cart moved, you felt a hand come on your shoulder. Emmet cooed at you. “You know, my brother and I would help you if you need it,” his voice was soft and genuine, “Actually, we had wanted to invite you to live with us before Nanu offered you your home.” You stared at the Eelektross hybrid. Maybe? You felt like there was a reason to keep journeying, however. After that feeling faded, though, you may consider it.
After a brutal attack that had you under the settlement's doctor's watch, sooner came rather than later. You debated who you'd want to have help and watch over you while you recovered.
You pick…