PMD: Stargazer Chronicles

Avenger- Broken Blade

Author's Note:

Updates may become more infrequent for a little bit.

I've applied and been accepted to a Master's of Fine Arts program for creative and professional writing, and I'm a bit stressed. This wasn't what I majored in for my bachelor's degree, and even though I know I'm capable, it doesn't make it any less intimidating looking at a list of 20+ novels to read. In the end, only a blank page satisfied my imagination, and the ambition to make this decision blossomed here, with what I filled it with.

That said, despite all the assignments, I will continue to write. It's in my nature now. I'll fight to update at least around the same times as I have been, with no guarantees. Maybe I'll have new and better techniques to bring to the table.

By the way, every sign of life means a lot to me. A short review or comment adds a lot of fuel to the fire. Thank you for reading so far.

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Character: Luke Pharaoh

Species: Lopunny

Age: ???

Year of character creation: 2016

Story: A mysterious explorer who calls himself a history buff. He seems to appear just about anywhere, but recently touched down in Verity. He seems secretive, and has proven to be by holding back knowledge, but even that's well hidden by a thick wall of optimism. Even after losing an ear, he's giddy to have survived an encounter with Mesprit at the Origin Point. Just where does he come from?

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"How long have we been rowing?"

"Too long."

A cool ocean breeze whirled past Togetic Morgan's body. She took turns rowing with Buneary Luke. The stars at night helped them navigate in the right direction. Morgan doubted Luke could tell, but the atmosphere had started to thin. Less fish swam these waters, and it would only get worse with every mile. Soon, there wouldn't be any food, and their journey would transform to a race to the finish, whatever that might be.

In broad daylight, the sight of stars and outer space leaked through the sky. Animals went extinct by the day, though that had been happening for a long time. She laid out all of these things for Luke, but his optimism remained high. A bud of faith warmed her chest. Maybe things would turn out alright.

"When we hit land, we should stockpile food," said Morgan. "We'll reach a point where we'll have to run for Stargazer Castle. If there is no food, and the atmosphere vanishes, we'll run out of time. We must prepare ourselves quickly."

Her voice had strengthened. Weeks of conversation helped with that.

"Is it on the next continent?" Luke asked.

"Yes, it is. On the other side."

"You're probably better on the whole food thing than I am. I'll make us some bags to carry them in."

"Good."

Luke's eyes drifted up. "Man, check out that asteroid. Looks incredible..."

Morgan followed his line of sight.

A red dot traced its way along the sky. Morgan smiled at first, but then her face fell.

"Oh," she uttered.

Luke's smile half-faded when he saw her. "What is it?" he asked.

"That is a species known as Reshiram," she said. "During the fall, it ambushed cities and towns from the air, and wiped them out in a blaze in moments. We should avoid its sight at all costs."