Author's Note

Pom- Very well aware of her own mortality, is willing to fight what's coming... but will give in if needed. Loves everyone in her group even if they don't necessarily love her, willing to sacrifice even knowing what that eventually means.

Chrysomallus transformation progression: Coverage on all legs, tail, top of flanks.

Remaining possible spread positions: Barrel and mid back, withers, head, ears and ?wings?.

Pom's emotional relationships...

Smolder- Strained for a variety of pride related reasons, but no longer actively hateful of Pom. Slowly coming around. Is slightly upset at Arceus about not being able to say goodbye to all their friends or letting them come with them.

Trying to pretend anger at Pom, Pom is starting to notice much to her insecurities.

Feels particularly unhelpful to everyone around her except Ocellus.

Dolly- Upset she never got to say goodbye to Lit. Somewhat angry with Pom for a few reasons.

Lost Materia at the end of the battle with Moon Cell, Dolly learn Blizzard (Learning Attribute Bonus Boost: Cool Dog). Wanted to learn Fire and Thunder but only got to 80% and 37% respectively.

Ocellus- Vaguely understanding of Pom's personal plight if slightly upset at not having done more. Doesn't know how to help anyone at the moment, wants to talk to Pom about strengthening their friendships as they are going to need it.

Learned skill: Extreme Multitasking.

Shanty- Angry at Pom, wanted to say goodbye to Favela if she couldn't come with them, hopeful to see Favela again. Secretly still wonders if she can see again Skunk too. See's Pom as family.

Unlocked: Capricorn abilities. Water, water everywhere and you don't have to worry about a drink.

Dormarch- Terrified of himself and what he became. The temporary loss of the bond with his mother and Dolly has caused some issues he needs to talk about, but won't bring up himself.

Happy that his mother still loves him. Upset that everyone is mildly upset with his mother. Forgives Ocellus, willing to help Smolder.

Learned: Precious Bonds. (Bond can be mended even if fray or snapped, however points of no return still exist based on how the user feels.)

Gained negative status: Evolution Eviction.

While he cannot normally turn into his mega form without Calumon, Dormarch is now terrified of the possibility of being capable of doing so. He can't turn into his Champion or Ultimate forms for the fear of becoming his Mega form again.

Dodo- Likes everyone. Wants to be more affectionate, but is aware he's got sharp edges.

No thoughts, head empty: Without the Harmony Programs taking space in his mind, Dodo is now more focused and able to perform more complicated feats of thought... such as making toast.

Arc Interlude: The world next to our own.

"..."

"..."

Upset warbling noises.

"Look I be sorry, but we were all being a bit angry at Pom."

*Barking intent in agreement at being angry with Pom are heard*.

"This was our last stop before the end, the place was an absolute paradise."

"Mother... can you see the stars?"