Sixteenth Move

[king_of_flames]

[Video]

[The video feed comes on and shows one thing:]



[The holder is one Roy Mustang. A close look at the background will show that he's currently in Goldenrod City.]

Well, that's it. I've got all eight badges of Johto. All done in under a year, too. Who's willing to bet that that's a record? I know I'm willing to bet it is.

So, now it looks like I either get to just hang around until the Pokémon League begins accepting challengers, or go for the badges of Kanto. I suppose I have some time to think about it.

[Video; Filtered to Hughes]

Hey, Hughes! How about joining me for a drink to celebrate my achievement? My treat!

Comments

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[comeatmibro]

[ This guy again. ]

Under a year, huh? How long'd it take you, old man?

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[derpsaboutfamily]

A drink? How does that work, exactly? Should I toast at this screen?

[ Oh wait... leaning in closer. The background looks familiar, actually. ]

[VIDEO]

[determinator]

[It would be stupid not to keep tabs on Roy's quest for the Gym Badges. He's been quite fond of showing them off. Archer hasn't responded to any of the posts lately, but this one does catch his attention. That's eight, isn't it? He hasn't returned home - the first solid proof Archer has that obtaining the eight Gym Badges doesn't do anything. It's a bit disappointing.]

[The video opens to Archer smirking; he doesn't exactly have a normal smile.]

Congratulations are in order, then.

[That's actually not sarcastic. At the same time, Archer's obviously going somewhere with this.]

It is unfortunate that the Elite Four aren't accepting challengers yet. You're in Goldenrod, correct? How about we have a rematch, then?

[He hasn't forgotten that humiliating defeat on the train. He's been training non-stop with Kimblee since then (minus a couple of weeks where they separated for... reasons); he's positive he can defeat Roy now.]

[VOICE]

[glaciates]

All eight already? Wow.

[He's impressed, obviously.]

The Pokémon League isn't accepting challengers? Why not?

[This is the first he's heard of it.]

[video]

[exeggutorhead]

[Well, Envy's noticed the background of this video. Ugh, another person here he actually has to keep an eye out for when he's thieving. Not to mention how he's been tricking Hughes...]

All eight? Maybe I should congratulate you.

[video]

[sculpted]

Congratulations, Colonel!

[[SO CLOSE TO RIPPING OFF HIS SHIRT

SO CLOSE]]

Ah, I see you are in Goldenrod City! Would I be able to ask a favour of you? I require someone I trust to assist me with something.

[dreamsofahero]

Well, how long does it usually take people to get them all?

[video]

[failures]

Jeez... [Larry is seriously impressed, if not a little jealous.]

Guess you don't give in to distractions, huh?

[video]

[notcrackers]

[Ritz is grinning down at the Gear.] Congratulations.

Now you have me wondering if I can beat that record. [Ritz is looking over her shoulder at her assembled team and getting more than a few vocalizations of agreement from her team of hot-headed louts.]