Chapter 2

Breathing heavily, he took a moment to collect his thoughts. He was still shrouded in uncertainty, his memories elusive and fragmented. The only thing he knew for sure was that he needed answers. Answers about his identity, his past, and the world he now found himself in.

Arcane dragged his aching body to the pond to drink some water. Arcane stared at his reflection in the tranquil pond, his golden-yellow eyes meeting the gaze of the creature that had become his new form. He marveled at the sight before him, taking in the details of his appearance with a mixture of wonder and confusion.

His fur was predominantly light gray, adorned with accents of red and white. The tips of his ears had a slight red tint, and his golden-yellow irises were framed by pink eyelids. His limbs ended in black tips, and his head, neck ruff, and tail were primarily white at their bases, gradually fading into a vibrant red at the tips. The wisps of fur on his head, neck, and tail gave him a distinct appearance, and he couldn't help but feel a connection to this creature he had become.

As he examined himself, the mysterious status screen appeared before him once again, providing him with vital information about his new identity as Arcane, the Hisuian Zorua. It detailed his abilities, moves, and even his nature, which seemed to favor increased attack power at the expense of speed.

NAME: Arcane

SPECIES: Hisuian Zorua

Level: 1 

Type: Normal/Ghost/Dark

HP: 2/10 

Ability: (Dark Illusion, Mirage Sight, Reincarnated Soul, Appraisal, Born Lucky)

STATS 

Attack: 8 

Defense: 5 

Special Attack: 10 

Special Defense: 5 

Speed: 8 

Accuracy: 100

STATUS 

Status: Healthy 

Experience: 0/15 

Nature: Brave (+Attack, -Speed)

MOVES 

Scratch Leer Quick Attack Hone Claws

ITEMS 

Held Item:

N/A

ABILITIES 

Ability: Dark Illusion – Takes on the appearance of any Pokémon that you defeated in battle before. 

Ability: Mirage Sight – Able to observe a move and instinctively be able to replicate it. Once replicated and used you learn the move permanently.

Ability: Reincarnated Soul – Due to the soul of the user having reincarnated from another world they aren't restricted by the laws of the world and are able to learn and use multiple moves which defy the common sense of the world. (Unlocked Item Bag)

Ability: Appraisal – Able to see the stats, abilities, and attacks of other Pokémon

Ability: Born Lucky – The user is blessed with levels of luck so great that they should be called The Protagonist or The Chosen One

Arcane's curiosity was piqued by the abilities listed on the screen, each one holding a unique power that he was eager to explore. Dark Illusion, Mirage Sight, Reincarnated Soul, Appraisal, and Born Lucky—all of them hinted at the extraordinary nature of his existence in this world.

The ability "Reincarnated Soul" in particular intrigued him. It suggested that his presence was somehow foreign to this world. That he was not here by mere accident but some other deeper purpose. He had thought it strange how he could think and talk right from birth. A thought pooped into his mind that maybe all babies could do this but something inside had told him this was false.

As Arcane continued to ponder the mysteries of his existence, the realization that he might have come from another world weighed heavily on his mind. It was a notion that both fascinated and perplexed him. He had so many questions, and the fragmented memories of his past offered no easy answers.

He spoke to himself, his voice a soft murmur in the tranquil forest, "So, I came from another world? Why can't I remember it?"

Arcane's golden-yellow eyes gazed deeply into his own reflection in the pond. His thoughts raced, trying to make sense of the enigma that surrounded him. The existence of "Reincarnated Soul" as one of his abilities implied that there was more to his presence in this world than mere chance.

As Arcane contemplated the mysteries of his abilities and the nature of his presence in this world, his curiosity turned to the enigmatic "Item Bag." It had been listed in his abilities alongside the others, and he couldn't help but wonder what it entailed.

His thoughts must have triggered some latent power within him, for suddenly, the status screen transformed, revealing a virtual backpack with various sections. The backpack was empty, its compartments labeled with categories like Items, Medicine, TMs & HMs, Berries, Key Items, and more.

Eager to understand the extent of this newfound ability, Arcane extended a paw toward a nearby rock, attempting to place it into the backpack. However, his lack of opposable thumbs made the task nearly impossible. To his surprise, as he touched the rock, it dissolved into a radiant light and disappeared.

Blinking in astonishment, Arcane checked the "Misc items" section of his Item Bag, where he found a listing for "Rock x1." It seemed that his abilities went beyond what he had initially understood. He could somehow materialize items into his possession, a power that held great potential in this unfamiliar world.

With a sense of newfound wonder and excitement, Arcane realized that his abilities were still a vast, uncharted territory. The Item Bag, in particular, held the promise of aiding him on his journey, providing him with the means to adapt and survive in this unpredictable realm.

He made a mental note to further explore his abilities and learn how to harness them effectively. It was clear that his existence in this world was anything but ordinary, and he needed to master his unique powers to uncover the truth about his past and the purpose that had brought him here. As he was thinking about these things his stomach started to rumble.

As hunger gnawed at Arcane's belly, he knew that finding food was a pressing matter. However, the thought of encountering another potentially hostile creature and risking his own well-being filled him with unease. His status as a level 1 Hisuian Zorua left him vulnerable, and a confrontation with a more powerful Pokémon could prove fatal.

Considering his options, Arcane decided to proceed cautiously. He approached the pond once more and took a few sips of water, hoping to ease his hunger temporarily. He needed a plan to find food without putting himself in grave danger.

Surveying his surroundings, Arcane searched for signs of edible berries or plants that he might be able to forage safely. He moved stealthily through the forest, relying on his instincts to guide him. His Mirage Sight ability might also prove useful, allowing him to observe potential sources of sustenance and mimic any relevant behaviors or actions he observed.