The Eon Academy [S.S. Wishmaker Side-Story]

[[Desolate Divine]]

And…

Spoiler:

That was some SERIOUS bait and switch right there, Jon! xD



Honestly, I didn’t expect that and I totally even forgot about Jon having access to a Zoroark. I thought for sure Abbee found a way to force Jon’s hand into giving the final matchup that Victini has been dying for years over, but wow, guess it just wasn’t meant to be. At first, it felt like the ULTIMATE CHEESE MOVE for Jon to do that, but knowing him, he’s always got aces up his sleeve and almost always comes prepared, so it’s surprising in one way, but not surprising in another. Still, Jon has totally legitimate reasons for giving Victini the big “nuh uh” no matter how far and to what extent Victini tries to make his demands via every social media site and advertising agency in existence. Still, I’m curious as to what Victini is going to try and do after this whole incident. Is he going to double-down on that revenge plot, or is he going to back away from this and derive his satisfaction by other means? I have a feeling it’s going to be a double-down and Victini’s going to make this personal and might even become a bigger scare to Jon than even how Jirachi was! Jon better watch his beer and ice cream! xD

I also like how you’ve been developing Cassandra into being more of a strategist and sort of Charlotte’s apprentice, so to speak. Sure, she’s got lots of catching up to do, but she’s on the right path when it comes to doing it and I feel it’s a strong, solid step in the right direction for her goals.

Also, Violet pulling Barry, her father, into the dream and giving him a very interesting and unusual proposition was a fun and unique plot mechanic that I honestly haven’t seen done before in any work of fiction, so kudos to you for that. I doubt someone would ever want to be yanked into a nightmare night after night over something trivial. I know I sure wouldn’t! xD

I also think Chris might be way too over his head with his STN plans. It’s already ambitious enough to try and beat that many leagues, but within a strict time limit like that is going to be brutal. We’ll see how he does, but I think it’s going to be trouble and he’s definitely flying too close to the sun with those wax wings of his.

Definitely another great chapter with plenty of new plot surprises.

Spoiler:

Haha Victini will be more determined than ever, and Jon is all for it, seeing the level of strategizing he and Abbee went through to get that close. Biggest difficulty will be me figuring out a way for Victini to get the proper match, seeing as Jon now has Zoroark to make things difficult, and won't fall for the same tricks twice.

Yeah, it was fun having Cassandra follow Charlotte this episode. And honestly, I'm looking forward to seeing what she learns from everyone there, especially Chris. And speaking of Chris; ye of little faith! Steven himself told Cassandra that in their second year, Chris and Charlotte were both Championship level trainers, with the other interns being at Gym Leader level. This is before Lugia was in the picture XD Honestly, Chris will not struggle to beat the Gym Leaders (except maybe Abbee, having Victini in her corner and Chris posing enough of a challenge to justify using him, and Candice, being the eighth gym badge of her region, being ice type and having Regice). His biggest challenge will be the Elite Four, taking on five trainers with a single team. However, he has also spent six months training under the producer of Elite Four killers, Camilla Blakely at the College of the North Wind. Chris will be challenged for sure, and have to work his a** off. But I think you might be underestimating him (which is dangerous to do to any of the interns XD)

Glad you're enjoying it though! Keen to get into the thick of it.