returntospring | First Petal [video]

[The video clicks on, revealing a curious-looking purple-haired girl. She has the normal confused air about her that most newbies had, but she doesn't seem to be outright panicking.]

Um, hello... if there's anyone listening, I have a few questions I'd like to ask. [A pause. She hopes that would be enough to get someone's attention.] I'm not sure how I got here... I heard an explanation before, but I'm still a little confused, so if someone could help me out, that would be great. [She looks a little sheepish at that. She saw the other people, wandering around and looking just as confused as she did; they're probably using this device for the same reason she is now.] I'm sorry if a lot of people are asking this. And thank you in advance. I really do appreciate all your help.

[She moves to turn off the feed, but pauses.] There are... a lot of different people here, aren't there? [Her smile fades a little.] Can someone tell me... do the names 'Shirou Emiya', 'Rin Tohsaka', or 'Rider' sound familiar?

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This... this is awkward. And somewhat uncomfortable. Sakura had mostly come to terms with everything that had happened during the Holy Grail War, but this... getting over this was something she couldn't do, due to... certain circumstances.]

Saber-san... is that really you?

Yes. Although you need be warned that there is another who shares my face within this realm. [ Spoken as though it were a casual thing. ] We have our distinct differences, so I am certain you need not worry about mistaking one for the other.

[Yes this is a good warning, considering who commented below...]

A copy... [So it's like the Second Magic is at work here. It doesn't make things less strange, but at least that explains something. This must be some sort of parallel world, then...] I see.

[There's a pause as Sakura shifts, trying to rid herself of some of this awkwardness.] Um... How are you doing, Saber-san?

[Lame. Totally lame. But honestly, what can she say?]

No, just mere coincidence. [ Definitely don't call Nero a copy. She will flip her shit. ] Such things were bound to happen, were they not?

[ The girl was acting strange, but it's none of Saber's business to really pry. ]

I am alive. [ Lifting her hand to her chest, she sits there with a silver ring on her hand, the subtle reminder to keep her emotions in check. ] You have just arrived here, yes?

[Don't worry. Once Nero opens her mouth for more than ten seconds, there's no way anyone can call her a copy of Arturia.]

Yes, I did. [Her eyes widen; it's hard not to notice that ring. But Sakura's not one to pry too much, either; if Saber wasn't going to bring it up, she won't ask. For now, at least.]

Where is "here" exactly? The explanation... wasn't exactly helpful...

The realm is known as Johto, although there is another land that is known as Kanto. Here we are to rely on the aid of these creatures known as Pokemon. You can capture them on your own or purchase eggs from other breeders. In fact, I work at the Breeding Centre where all newcomers are welcomed to an egg. It would be in your best interest to acquire another should the responsibility suit you.

[ She'll continue to be this helpful, giving Sakura the full details of the world and specifics of breeding. Because honestly, that's the best she can do. ]

Should you decide to challenge the gym leaders, I am sure Shirou will assist you. He has been on that challenge for a while now.

[Wow that is. A lot to take in. But Sakura listens intently and is able to get most of it. It seems simple enough, but... the strangeness is still hard to fully grasp.]

... Ah, wait... are those the only ways to acquire one of these... "Pokemon"? [She hasn't taken much time to sort through all the things she's been given, so she hasn't noticed the Pokeball in her bag just yet.]

Sometimes eggs randomly appear to be in our possession after strange events...

[ With that, she'll turn the camera to show off a peculiar looking egg:

Turning the camera back, she gives a nervous laugh. ]

I am afraid I do not know which Pokemon resides within though. I have never seen an egg of this nature before. Sakura, which Pokemon did you start off with? Normally they are out and about, causing trouble during a trainer's first few hours.

[ She remembers her Dratini all too well. ]

That certainly is a strange-looking egg... you'll have to tell me what hatches from it. I'm rather curious.

[A pause as she looks around.] I don't think I-- [She cuts herself off, looking down. It's only then that she noticed a light tugging at her skirt.] Oh!

[The camera shifts, pointing down to reveal a Ralts, doing its best to hide in the folds of the garment.]

I think this might be it.

Mm. Of course I will.

[ She hopes to make a spectacle of it like all of the others here in Johto. It seems to be a common practice after all to record new Pokemon. ]

That one is familiar. They are one of the many we offer at the Breeding Centre... Ralts, a psychic Pokemon. Their evolution is beautiful.

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