#of sunshine and thunderstorms ; ic

[tapuhauko]

@specialagent836​ continued from here:

Thankfully he had put his phone on silent earlier, cause soon enough Looker was texting back in full force.

[TEXT] Yeah, yeah, I am making my way out of Lush Jungle now! [TEXT] Let’s meet up on route 5? There’s a little café right outside the jungle I’ll wait in Well, seems like they have some time to just chill for a bit, huh? Hau makes their way to the café, sitting down with their Pokémon. There’s a grooming station, so Hau uses their time to eat and rest up, and to pamper their Pokémon a bit in advance. Gonna be one tough fight ahead, after all.

It’s a few hours later when Looker arrives, and by that time Hau was fast asleep in the booth he was in, Pokémon curled up around him.

#specialagent836 #Of sunshine and thunderstorms ; ic #Post Flare arc ; #Return of the Beasts ;

[tapuhauko]

@gnzma || extraterrestrial encounters

It had been a relatively quiet day. So peaceful, actually, that a certain Kahuna was slacking off. They were simply flying above Po Town, Noivern circling around nearby in case they needed an alibi as for why Hau was up so high.

Besides joyous cackles spouting from the Kahuna, something else could be heard. It started as a low rumble, one so foreign, yet familiar somehow. It causes him to pause in mid-air, tuning in with that sensitive hearing of his.

The sound of crackling was next, along with the wind picking up. His stomach turns as he glances over his shoulder. A rift was opening up behind him, a blinding arrangement of colours greeting the Kahuna.

This can't be good-- With a shriek, the wind catches behind those wings of his, pushing Hau through the Ultra Wormhole with ease. Draco cries out, wanting to fly after his trainer, but spots a familiar face down in the rain just in time. Right. They needed help. The Dragon-type nosedives towards the ground, coming to a screeching halt in front of Guzma. With some erratic movements from his wing, the Pokémon attempts to hint the Skull boss towards the sky, though he might have seen the phenomenon occur on his own already.

#gnzma #of sunshine and thunderstorms ; ic #rubs my hands together like a fly

[tapuhauko]

@specialagent836 continued from here:

"But how do I do that...?"

"It just feels like I'm being watched. Like someone is trying to approach me."

#specialagent836 #of sunshine and thunderstorms ; ic #dash event #kahuna party event

[tapuhauko]

@specialagent836 asked: Looker grins at the answer to the riddle. "Looks like the apprenticeship has been teaching you something. Good job." He hands them a mew plush.

"WOO!!!" They happily twirl around with the plushie, smiling bright. Guess they did learn some stuff after all.

"I have a great teacher, you know? Multiple, even, but you get what I mean, heh."

#specialagent836 #of sunshine and thunderstorms ; ic #dash event #saffronmidnightparade2023

[tapuhauko]

@monterraverde continued from here:

"I'm glad you're enjoying Alola! It's very dear to me, after all!" At the question they simply nod, determined expression on their face.

"Yes, totally sure! You're not the only one wrestling with Pokémon!" A mischievous grin. "And if I am to fistfight our local deity soon, then I need all the practise I can get!"

They say it so casually as they stretch.

#monterraverde #of sunshine and thunderstorms ; ic

[tapuhauko]

@cheriishball summons you: HAU. The voice echoes in your head, and at the same time, outside, you hear a thunder cracking. The sky is clear, the sun lazily making its way down, leaving place to the night, and yet, if you focused enough, you could smell an incoming storm. You know what it means, right? TAPU KOKO IS CALLING YOU.

"..." Message received, loud and clear. Hau slowly gets up from the dinner table, Hala and Maleah glancing up. There's no need to say anything; they all know. It's time. Hau has his Rotom phone send out a clear message to those dear to him, signaling the start of what might be a huge change on Melemele, and for Alola, too. A nod at their mother and grandfather, hands reaching to tie up their hair into a bun. Maleah undoes her own yellow hairclips, helping them secure their bangs with them. Hau changes into something more suited for sparring, or well, fighting, rather, while Hala and Maleah gather those wanted for standby, including Looker and the local paramedics, just in case. A pat on the shoulder from Hala, along with a hug from Maleah, and off they go, sprinting ahead of the people that were to gather around the temple. The closer they wander to the temple, the heavier the air feels electricity wise, but they don't seem to mind one bit. Their mind is set, suddenly feeling rather calm amidst it all. It's freeing, in a way, to know what the near future holds. Might hold, anyway.

Knowing everyone else was on the way, Hau dashes inside, slowing down just a tad to linger in the moment. Last chance of backing out... But he doesn't need it this time around. Hau practises his breathing like Red taught him, feeling energy revv up inside of him the deeper he breathes. Inner chamber, here he comes... One final deep breath before they slide into the shrine chamber, coming to a halt. "...You called?"

#cheriishball #of sunshine and thunderstorms ; ic #it is starting :)

[tapuhauko]

They watch anxiously as the town square fills up with guests. For the occasion they had built a second, bigger stage in town, and Hau was hiding behind the curtains right now, occasionally peeking out.

Even though he has memorized his speech, he can't help but feel incredibly nervous. Especially upon seeing all those familiar faces in the crowd. They didn't want to disappoint anyone. The fragrance of lei filled the air, and he had already greeted the stage crew with them, and those involved in pre-party arrangements. One of the yellow lei hung on the nearby music stand of the band, and Hau only peeled their eyes away from it as a hand was placed on their shoulder. It was his grandfather and previous Kahuna, Hala. Hau smiles nervously in reply, upon which the man throws some comforting words their way, before gesturing for them to enter the stage. It was time. Hau takes a few deep breaths, waiting as the band starts up and the spotlights turn on. He got this. They step onto the stage with a little bit of faked confidence they were so used to by now, ignoring the trembling of their legs. "Alola, everyone!" There's applause, and once it dies down, Hau continues. "It's so good to see you all here! Thank you for coming to our event. I will explain a bit about what you can all expect, and then I will hand out lei to everyone personally."

A gesture to the carts to the side of the stage. The lei had all been handcrafted, which had taken a few weeks. The golden Ilima flower was the symbol of Melemele after all, and the flowers were tiny. Took quite a lot of work and petals to get all of these made. "Today we start off with Pyukumuku tossing, though we urge everyone to keep up the tossing the entire event, and tonight there's a potluck here in Iki town! Tomorrow the Kahuna Clash will start! We will announce the battlers and their opponents later tonight! The Kahuna Clash will run until Saturday, the big finale of the tournament being that day! That day we will also have a ride Pokémon showcase, along with a big party and fireworks show at night! On friday you will also be able to partake in Mantine Surfing lessons with none other than Marlon Kalawai’a as a guest teacher! On the 8th, the final day of this event, we shall make sure to restore the land to its prior state and clean up after ourselves, along with me closing off the event with another speech! If there are any questions, feel free to ask me or the people helping to run this event at any time! We'd finally like to give a special thank you to the hotels and hostels on Melemele island, who so kindly provided discounts for our guests' stay during this week." Another round of applause, and Hau smiles brightly, before walking to the side of the stage, near the lei carts. "So, with the speech out of the way, it is now time for lei! Please, everyone gather up!"

Hau hops off of the stage with ease, landing next to one of the carts. Time to greet everyone properly! With each lei given, Hau bows, raising the lei above his heart, and allowing the recipients to take them. The untied lei are destined for some of the pregnant locals. It takes a while, but all the guests are given a lei in the end. Now the party can truly begin!

#dash event #kahuna party event #of sunshine and thunderstorms ; ic #long post #pregnancy cw #just in case #posting this before my brother comes to visit! will reblog once more at a later point today for the later crowd! #if there's any questions please feel free to dm or send an ask! #ic asks are welcome too ofc! c:

[tapuhauko]

@specialagent836 continued from here:

"N-ni-nigh—"

They're too panicked to speak properly right now. Looker can probably tell they're holding back their powers from the way static electricity fills the air. They're come quite far in that regard, actually! A year ago, or even months ago, they'd have already zapped the other by accident by now. Hau stumbles over the word a few more times, before giving up and simply allowing himself to sob into Looker's chest for a bit. It takes a while, but eventually Hau starts calming down, feeling safer with Looker there and being in a trusted environment. "...N-nightmare." His voice still trembles, but he manages to articulate better now. "I think I s-sensed a Toxapex in my sleep."

#specialagent836 #of sunshine and thunderstorms ; ic #panic attack cw #just in case

[tapuhauko]

@specialagent836 continued from here: [TEXT] Hehe I was sleeping, sorry for the late reply!

[TEXT] I’d love that! [TEXT] I am feeling a lot better since I saw this bird fly by! Not sure what that means but I am not complaining [TEXT] Getting better just in time for my birthday :D yaay!!

#specialagent836 #Of sunshine and thunderstorms ; ic #Post Flare arc ; #;;pwt2023

[tapuhauko]

@blastburned continued from here:

[ Thank you. ] They reply, before plucking a stray streamer out of their hair. A pause, as if they're trying to figure out the right words.

[ I feel old. Should be special. I don't know. ]

#blastburned #of sunshine and thunderstorms ; ic

[tapuhauko]

@greatgrave asked: There's a rail thin man who looks absolutely ancient, in a silk suit jacket despite the heat, just watching him. "Hau. The Kahuna, I presume?"

"Yup, that's me! What gave it away?" Hau jokes, trying to cope with the rather unusually dressed stranger simply staring them down. But hey, gramps always says to not judge a book by its cover... This person might need him for something Kahuna related, and them becoming Kahuna was pretty big news anyway.

"Is there anything I can help with?"

#greatgrave #of sunshine and thunderstorms ; ic #electric mail ; asks

[tapuhauko]

@skullkxd “Dude you missed out on me breaking into a secret bad guy bunker”

"Yeah well you missed out on me doing really cool stuff too."

"...What bad guy bunker though?"

#skullkxd #of sunshine and thunderstorms ; ic

[tapuhauko]

"Hi."

#of sunshine and thunderstorms ; ic #open ; #here for a lil bit!

[tapuhauko]

"Don't miss it folks! Tomorrow, at a to be determined battleground here on Melemele Island!"

// @badbirchenergy & @skillswapping

#of sunshine and thunderstorms ; ic #dash event #kahuna party event #badbirchenergy #skillswapping

[tapuhauko]

"..." He's just sweeping the floor. Been in the same spot for fifteen minutes now.

#of sunshine and thunderstorms ; ic #status ;

[tapuhauko]

"...Anyone else feel uneasy??"

#of sunshine and thunderstorms ; ic #dash event #saffronmidnightparade2023 #open ;