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Scaly critters, winged buddies, hairy spiders—it doesn’t matter. If you love Bugs, you’ve come to the right place. Our server is full of entomologists from all over the world! Abide by the rules, or we’ll kindly ask you to buzz off!
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4. There is one and only one exception to rule two: if you get antsy enough, you’re allowed to bug people. BUG THEM! BUT DO IT NICELY! ε=ε=ε=ε=(￣▽￣)
Main Hive → #kayden-sterling
Because y’all bugged the mods so much (and you know who you are, you’re lucky you didn’t get banned), we’ve made a new and permanent channel under this category dedicated to the renowned Bug Specialist Kayden Sterling. No bot commands are allowed in here.
Kakunamatata ? Today at 3:54 AM
I KNEW ABOUT KAYDEN BEFORE ANY OF YOU! I WAS HIS FAN BEFORE ANY OF YOU! Bruh, nobody listened to me last year when I shared his public IBC battles on the server. I told you he was a fucking badass!
Serperior Academic ? Today at 3:54 AM
Alright, we get it, we should have pulled our head out of our asses and paid more attention to niche battling scenes outside of regional Conferences. But can you blame us? The most famous trainers are those who participate in yearly League Circuits. Plus, the guy kind of faded into obscurity after he beat up those Elite Fours and Champions as a teenager. He went traveling around the world.
Ultimate Bug Catcher (Mod) ? Today at 3:54 AM
I follow him on Chatter and Indeegram! He’s actually pretty active on social media. Lots of cool pics from countries and remote places he’s visited.
Kakunamatata ? Today at 3:54 AM
WHO CARESSSSS ABOUT HIS TRAVELS RIGHT NOW! People, the match he had with that ex-Elite Four member is so much more important!
Ran Out Of Repels ? Today at 3:54 AM
BRB. Screaming crying sobbing on my knees. Witnessing that battle live today almost made my eyes glaze over from sheer ecstasy. THE APEX OF BUGS! CHAMPION LEVEL BUGS!
Kakunamatata ? Today at 3:54 AM
Wait @Ran Out Of Repels you live in Castelia?! AND you saw the battle live? Fuck you’re so lucky!!!
Beesy Right Now ? Today at 3:55 AM
Give us the deets! Hurry!
Ran Out Of Repels ? Today at 3:55 AM
What do you want me to say? It was epic? Bamboozling? Magnificent? Stupendous? Prodigious? Spectacular? Heart-wrenching? There are so many words in the dictionary and yet not enough to properly describe how awesome that match was.
Sewaddling Out ? Today at 3:55 AM
No, that’s not what we want to hear! Kricketune, my boi! How big were his wings?! They looked bigger than average! How long were his arms?! He sliced and diced like an Arceus damned chef cooking a full-course meal live for customers at a restaurant!
Ant-agonist ? Today at 3:55 AM
No one can disrespect the GOAT now after that display.
Pin, Sir? ? Today at 3:55 AM
Gotta correct you there. ALL Bugs can’t be disrespected anymore. Fear the living, undying swarm!
Beesy Right Now ? Today at 3:55 AM
Let’s fucking goooo! Bug supremacy!
Pikaboo ? Today at 3:55 AM
I’ve always been partial to Galvantula personally. Let it not be said spiders can’t fly. I’ll redirect them to Kayden’s match versus Sierra from now on. His spider wrecked the shit out of the field and those Fire types!
Cherubi Slippers ? Today at 3:55 AM
BOOM! BOOM! SO MANY BOOMS! Dear Arceus, Kayden and his Galvantula awakened a love of explosions in me that I never knew I had.
Ant-agonist ? Today at 3:56 AM
Yikes, hope you’re not considering pursuing a career in architecture.
Shuckle Chuckles ? Today at 3:56 AM
Petition to turn that match into a full-on blockbuster horror movie! Our eldritch Bug brethren deserve as much! Night of the Living Bugs maybe? I’m not good with titles.
Ant-agonist ? Today at 3:56 AM
I’d watch the heck out of that movie. I should be studying for my exam tomorrow, but I can’t concentrate for the life of me because of Kayden’s Volcarona. Did you see its tough scales?! Its velvety, fluttery wings full of flying embers that could cook me alive?! Ugh. I love Volcarona so much.
Beesy Right Now ? Today at 3:56 AM
YEEEEES I’m so glad someone brought that up! We have our second Volcarona in Unova!!! Kayden’s is so strong!
Shuckle Chuckles ? Today at 3:56 AM
Eh? Didn’t Alder’s grandson have one?
Beesy Right Now ? Today at 3:56 AM
He does, but it’s a Larvesta. It’s the only offspring Alder’s Volcarona has produced until now. Last I heard, his grandkid was out traveling the Galovea Continent to see the world and get more experience.
Pin, Sir? ? Today at 3:56 AM
Starting today, I’m going to worship Kayden’s Volcarona and pray to it every night that I can ace my midterms…
Serperior Academic ? Today at 3:56 AM
Erm, I don’t think it quite works like that… It was treated like a deity in old Unova. It’s not actually a Legendary or we’d have problems on our hands.
Pin, Sir? ? Today at 3:56 AM
Praise the Sun!
Kakunamatata ? Today at 3:56 AM
Praise the Sun!
Serperior Academic ? Today at 3:56 AM
(Ugh, fine.) Praise the Sun!
Sir Paras ? Today at 3:56 AM
Good Eevee-ning everyone, what have I missed? Wait, why are you guys awake at 4 AM in the morning?
Serperior Academic ? Today at 3:56 AM
Jeez, that pun was Ghastly. And to answer your question: because we can. The Buggy Bunch is always ready to bug out anytime and anywhere. Right, guys?
Kakunamatata ? Today at 3:56 AM
Hey, that pun wasn’t too bad either. I found it so humerus I think I Fraxured my funny Cubone.
Ran Out Of Repels ? Today at 3:56 AM
Oh Arceus… MOD! MOD! Any mod, get in here and stop them please! I’m going to go insane!
Sewaddling Out ? Today at 3:57 AM
No, don’t summon them because—
Ultimate Bug Catcher (Mod) ? Today at 3:57 AM
I beg your pardon? You want us to Dewott?
Just Another Worker Combee (Mod) ? Today at 3:57 AM
I’m gonna have to Axew some questions about what’s going on here.
Sewaddling Out ? Today at 3:57 AM
Yeah… because our mods like puns, too. Great. Well, see you on the other side. It’s human nature to jump onto the bandwagon rather than go against it.
Ran Out Of Repels ? Today at 3:57 AM
Huh?! Wait a second—
Sewaddling Out ? Today at 3:57 AM
*in a singsong voice* Ekans see clearly now, the rain is gooooone~
Ran Out Of Repels ? Today at 3:57 AM
You damn traitor! Must… resist…
Sir Paras ? Today at 3:57 AM
Come on, there’s no Shaymin having fun.
Ultimate Bug Catcher (Mod) ? Today at 3:57 AM
Yeah! We just Swanna have some fun.
Ran Out Of Repels ? Today at 3:58 AM
Good grief, this is utterly onix-ceptable behavior!
Shuckle Chuckles ? Today at 3:58 AM
Kekekekeke… we’ve successfully converted him to the dark side!
TEDDIT
r/kaydensterling → Posted by u/FireManiac3 1d ago
In honor of a FIRE battle (Meme)
[PHOTO: Sierra Brooks holding a flamethrower device in hand that’s spewing out massive flames and setting absolutely everything on fire… including a tiny Kricketune.
Caption reads: OMA, WTF IS THAT? Quick, kill it with fire!]
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YodelingWhismur ? 1d ago
Bruh, I’m choking from laughter. Thanks for this.
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TheOrbeatles ? 1d ago
911: “What’s your emergency?”
Sierra: “I can’t kill this cricket.”
911: “I’m sorry, can you repeat that?”
Sierra: “I’ve spent hours torching this cricket with a flamethrower and it just won’t die.”
911: “You… can’t kill a cricket with fire?”
Sierra: “Yep.”
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— LaziestPurugly ? 1d ago
/slow claps/ Okay you sly bastard, you’ve earned it. Take this award for your contribution to meme society.
[This user has given the poster a Teddit award!]
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— TheOrbeatles ? 1d ago
Many thanks, fellow memer. All in a day’s work.
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— Kiss My Cookie ? 1d ago
I think you mean all in a fire’s work.
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[THUMBNAIL: Kayden Sterling and Sierra Brooks standing across from each other on a rundown, weed-infested battlefield and Pokeballs being thrown from their hands.]
A SACRED DUEL BETWEEN BUGS AND FIRE: Kayden Sterling v. Sierra Brooks
4M+ views ? 1 day ago
In a clash of truth versus ideals, only one side can prevail! Join experts Joshua Tang and Parker Holmes as they analyze the surprise match caught on film between Castelia Gym Leader candidate Kayden Sterling and former Elite Four member Sierra Brooks. After the original video for this match went viral on Chatter, the Battle Central filming team arrived on scene as soon as possible to collect our own footage of it.
[Play Video at 1:03? → Yes]
[Experts Tang and Holmes sit comfortably in armchairs with a small table full of papers, pens, and remotes between them. Behind their chairs, a huge monitor on the wall is replaying the match between Kayden Sterling and Sierra Brooks. Two smaller screens off to the side display icons, bar graphs, and other numerical data.]
“—not often you see a fight like this one,” Expert Tang explains while stroking his chin. “In general, high-level trainers tend to train and secretly fight battles away from prying eyes. You see this every year with trainers who qualify for the Vertress Conference. Nobody wants their team’s secrets or strength levels to be gauged accurately before the big competition. It’s even more difficult to see high-profile, elite trainers like these two fight in public. Most of the time, elite trainers prefer to battle in private.”
“Yes, so what a treat it is!” Expert Holmes agrees. He smiles enthusiastically and points his remote at the smaller screens, pulling up pictures of Kayden and Sierra. “For those who are unaware, Sierra Brooks is a former Unova Elite Four member who was replaced years ago by Tyson Chirulle—also a former Elite Four—in an official challenge for her position. Sierra is a veteran Fire Specialist from Lacunosa Town up in the northeast of Unova! She was nominated by the civilian side of our government to be the next Castelia Gym Leader.”
His co-host, Tang, smoothly follows up. “Her opponent was Kayden Sterling, the man of the hour and Castelia Gym Leader candidate nominated by Alder and the League! Kayden is a Bug Specialist hailing from our very own Castelia City here in Unova and an Ability Holder according to his online trainer profile and public registries online. He is also a member of the IBC, a global organization that hosts professional competitions, so he has more recent public matches compared to Sierra even if they’re very short matchups.”
“There are many young trainers who catch Bugs at the beginning of their journeys, but authentic Bug Specialists are few and far in between. High-level ones are like finding needles in haystacks! They’re very rare. We’d like to stress that ANY Pokemon of ANY typing and species can become powerful with hard work, but there are those that take a little more effort. Bug types require a special kind of care and hard work to raise into elite Pokemon.”
“The most famous Bug Specialists would be household names like Bugsy Tsukushi, Viola Legrand, Katy Kalino, former Gym Leader Burgh Arty, and Sinnoh Elite Four Aaron Ryougu. Now it seems we can unanimously add one more to their ranks: Kayden Sterling!”
“Those of us here at Battle Central regret not creating a video on Kayden Sterling before, but we’re correcting that today.”
“This is a quick disclaimer and notice, but due to some graphic elements in battle clips shown in certain segments, this video is rated R15! This is a warning that some parts of the battle may upset people’s stomachs.”
“Now, with our obligatory warning out of the way… let’s dive into things!”
[Skip to 3:17]
“—tune is a very rare Pokemon for trainers to raise or use in high tier battling. Kricketune is more often a companion Pokemon or one seen working with orchestras and troupes for its exquisite musical capabilities,” Holmes remarks.
“Kayden Sterling’s Kricketune has soundly smashed—or in this case, sliced—apart any preconceived notions about this species. Truly a remarkable fighter! It was able to soundly defeat two of Sierra’s Pokemon. Type advantages or disadvantages don’t mean much especially in high-tier battles between the strongest trainers, and Kricketune proved that today,” Tang agrees. He points with a finger to the big screen as Kricketune extinguishes fire blasted from Simisear. “Viewers, do you see that?”
“Vibrations from sound are capable of disrupting the flow of air around flames, thus separating much needed oxygen and putting out fire much like Kricketune has done. I must stress these are VERY powerful soundwaves to be able to extinguish flames as intense as these. This is a Bug type that has climbed to the top of its field!” Holmes explains with animated hand gestures.
“You can see later, but Kricketune is even capable of multitasking. He emits disrupting soundwaves from both its antennae and arms to literally cleave flames apart while getting closer to his target—”
[Skip to 8:03]
“—aaaaand here is where things get a bit dicey for your stomachs, folks,” Holmes warns with a playful smile. In the background, a clip plays of Kricketune’s half-shredded body as he rips Heatmor apart. “Even with the Ability Swarm activating, this is no berserker! This is an elegant swordmaster cutting his way to victory!”
Tang holds up a notecard and taps it with two fingers. “We don’t usually do this, but since we received a very common question from the live chat, we’ll answer it on camera. Holmes, our viewers are asking us this: why did Kayden not have his Kricketune use Perish Song to end the fight with Emboar before it went down?”
Holmes grins.
“That’s a very easy question to answer, my friend,” he snaps his fingers. “Burgh Arty was there as the referee, and in the original video trending online, you can hear him go over the match rules. Six-on-six with no switch-ins allowed. That’s the important bit here. Moves like Perish Song and Sheer Cold are notoriously hard to learn even for the most experienced of trainers. They’re also too lethal to use in actual matches unless the user is skilled enough to adjust their potency.”
“General trainer and battle etiquette rules have a clause about this exact situation. The use of moves like Perish Song or Sheer Cold is allowed in officiated matches, but only if their potency is adjusted so that they do not kill the opposing Pokemon. It is also forbidden to use them in matches with no switch-ins as it is considered an almost certain knockout for that person’s Pokemon and thus a so-called ‘cheap move.’”
[Skip to 15:49]
“Now here’s a Pokemon people in Unova know a lot more about! Galvantula and its pre-evolved form are part of the native wildlife!” Holmes exclaims, and he raps his knuckles against the table. “This spider was also able to take on two of Sierra’s by itself!”
Behind him, the biggest monitor is lit up in blinding white as the field explodes.
“With an excellent use of electricity and magnetism to let it fly through the skies, Galvantula eventually made the whole field blow up. The spider took the massive power of Emboar’s flames and used it against the Pokemon by having it react violently with electric webbing amplified by Bug type energy—”
[Skip to 19:17]
“—again, an obligatory warning to look away if you’re not comfortable with a more graphic Pokemon battle.”
In the background, images flash by of Galvantula’s legs getting blown off.
“In the matchup of Galvantula versus Magmortar, we saw the latter divert incoming electricity into the ground at its feet. Of course, it couldn’t do that forever. The ground could only hold so much of it, and when you have Thunder after Thunder coming in from a Champion-level Pokemon… that’s a tall order.”
“Right, and eventually, that mixed Bug and Electric Terrain reached its limit. It was full of earth-shattering Thunders by then, and one last nudge from Galvantula made all those redirected Thunders in the ground go KABOOM—”
[Skip to 24:01]
“—urprised everyone by releasing a Volcarona!” Tang gasps. “Even among videos of past matches that our team scoured through, we couldn’t find a lot where Kayden used his Volcarona. According to his trainer profile, it’s his oldest Pokemon and starter.”
“Especially for the people of Unova, they don’t need to be told how incredibly rare and powerful this Pokemon is,” his co-host adds. “Plenty of legends surround this species. There have been debates by battle experts and historians about whether or not to include Volcarona in the ranks of so-called pseudo-legendaries. Some have even argued it’s one tier above them.”
“The most famous trainer with a Volcarona is obviously Unova’s very own Champion, Alder Adeku. Only a few other people in the world are known to have it or its pre-evolved form as a companion, but most of them are researchers or long retired as trainers.”
“This Volcarona produced flames so intense that even an elite Chandelure’s Flash Fire ability could only allow it to absorb so much—”
[Skip to 31:20]
“—it was like observing old Unovan legends at work. Volcarona protected itself with a cocoon of flames against Darmanitan’s onslaught.”
“Much to our chagrin, our team of experts still isn’t sure what the finishing move was. We believe it was probably the purest, most powerful form of Bug type energy condensed into searing light—”
[Skip to 42:48]
“I’m not sure about you, Parker, but Kayden Sterling is one guy I wouldn’t want to mess with,” Tang laughs.
His co-host joins him with loud chuckles. “You’re absolutely right, Tang. Kayden Sterling and his Bug types have proven just how monstrous they are. They don’t know the meaning of ‘stop.’ This is truly a Champion-level trainer and his Pokemon, folks. Those of us at Battle Central are looking forward to following Kayden Sterling’s trainer career from here on out.”
[Pause Video]
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@GoGogoat ? 21 hours ago
????? Kricketune is actually OP?!
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— @I have 2 nuggets ? 2 hours ago
@GoGogoat You mean ‘secretly’ OP. It was just hiding in plain sight. :p
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— @Crazy Meowth Lady ? 2 hours ago
@GoGogoat Kricketune took the meaning of ‘one thousand cuts’ up a notch I think.
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@Briana West (Verified) ? 7 hours ago
WTF nobody told me Bugs could survive Fire! Guess burning my house down next time I see a cockroach isn’t an option then…
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@let it seeeeel ? 9 minutes ago
VOLCARONA! UNOVA! KAYDEN! Legendaries, I feel so proud to be a Unovan citizen today. See that, world?! WE HAVE A SHIT TON OF BUGS, AND THEY’RE STRONG! *cue evil cackling*
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@LetHerCook ? 10 hours ago
LMFAO the video is rated R15?! That’s hilarious. My younger siblings wanted to watch the video with me, but our mom put her foot down and told me not to let them see.
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— @hungry trubbish ? 36 minutes ago
@LetHerCook :laughing: :laughing: Yeah, it’s not the prettiest battle you’ll see, but high-tier battles tend to get messy in the first place.
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@Gotta Ketchup All ? 15 hours ago
Was anyone else hoping to see what other Pokemon Kayden has? He’s got so many different Pokeballs but only got to use three of them.
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— @TinyLotad ? 14 hours ago
/shrugs/ Them’s the breaks. It was a one-sided beatdown!
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— @Ace of Staryu ? 1 hour ago
I mean… if you REALLY want to know what other Pokemon he has, you can just Zoogle his trainer profile. You can find it on Caterpedia or any phone apps like Battle Central Stats or Trainer Builds.
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— @Meowther ? 1 hour ago
How is he allowed to have so many? Ain’t the maximum carry limit six?
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— @AspiringTrainerACE ? 1 hour ago
@Meowther For most regular trainers, yes. For elite trainers, nope. You can carry more than six Pokemon with you as long as you qualify for it. These are the requirements:
1. You have to obtain at least eight badges from major gyms of any region with an official League.
2. You have to pass a League-mandated exam that comes in three parts. First, a written exam on Pokemon care and biology. Second, an interview with League officials. Third, a physical and psychological examination of your Pokemon to make sure they are well cared for and not abused in any way.
3. Last but not least, you need a letter of recommendation from a regional Professor or a high-ranking League official who can vouch for your ability to handle more than six Pokemon.
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— @Meowther ? 1 hour ago
@AspiringTrainerACE Damn, thanks for all the info! The requirements are so strict. Yeesh.
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— @AspiringTrainerACE ? 1 hour ago
@Meowther No problem! Happy to help. And yeah, they kind of have to be strict because they can’t risk letting trainers get in over their heads. Nobody wants to see Pokemon getting abused. :(
The privilege of having more than six Pokemon with you at a time comes with a lot of responsibilities. You have to let them outside of their Pokeballs regularly so they can get exercise, you need to be able to make enough money to buy them all the food they need to be healthy, etc.
That’s why with all this in mind, you typically only see high-ranking Conference goers or people like Gym Leaders with more than six personal Pokemon. They’re the ones who usually rake in enough dough to make everything work.
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— @FLYGON IS THE BEST ? 1 hour ago
This discussion is cool and all, but I REALLY wanted to see his Flygon let loose. Bug/Dragon for the win!
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— @AspiringTrainerACE ? 1 hour ago
@FLYGON IS THE BEST ??
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— @Meowther ? 1 hour ago
@FLYGON IS THE BEST ??
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— @Ace of Staryu ? 1 hour ago
@FLYGON IS THE BEST ?? Uh… buddy, Flygon is officially classified as a Ground/Dragon type.
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— @FLYGON IS THE BEST ? 1 hour ago
@Ace of Staryu WAIT, WHAT?! You’re kidding, right? Please tell me you’re kidding. My whole world is shattering to pieces right now.
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— @Ace of Staryu ? 1 hour ago
@FLYGON IS THE BEST Yeah… hate to break it to you, buddy, but it ain’t no Bug. Real close to one, though. Professors and researchers have been debating Flygon’s typing and biology since forever. Some wanted to classify it as Bug/Ground and others Bug/Dragon. There’s a lot of arguments for and against.
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— @FLYGON IS THE BEST ? 1 hour ago
@Ace of Staryu Truth was super effective! FLYGON IS THE BEST has fainted. :( Well, fuck.
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@That time i got reincarnated as a weedle ? 18 hours ago
Okay, that was friggin’ SICK! Kayden, I’m your newest fan!
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@TinyLotad ? 5 hours ago
Bruh, those aren’t Pokemon anymore but zombies. ZOMBIES, I tell you! Holy flipping Arceus, I’m pretty sure I have a new phobia of Bugs now.
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— @dontpressthebutton ? 58 minutes ago
@TinyLotad Yeah, if anyone asks me to choose between fighting a horde of Dragons or a swarm of Bugs, I’ll take the horde of Dragons, thanks. Can’t deal with those unnerving stares or screeches. Makes my whole body break out in shivers and goosebumps.
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— @8-UP ? 58 minutes ago
@dontpressthebutton No kidding. Did you see the way little insects made from type energy crawled over their bodies like a moving swarm? I almost threw up. Those makeshift, wriggling, monster-thingy legs are going to give me nightmares for days… I’m going to need to sleep with a nightlight…
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— @Bug Lover 4Ever ? 57 minutes ago
@dontpressthebutton @8-UP Tsk, tsk. Y’all don’t get it. That’s exactly what makes Bugs cool AF! They’re living monsters straight out of a horror film!
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INDEEGRAM
shauntalsoma (Verified) ? League HQ, Union Peak
[PHOTO: A selfie of Shauntal smiling next to Kayden and a blurry Grimsley in the background.]
shauntalsoma (Verified) Waiting for the swearing-in ceremony with our newest Gym Leader! I feel so inspired. I think I’ll pick up my pen after this and write down ideas!
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NatuMe I feel it. I just KNOW it. Shauntal has a new story idea in mind, and her newest victim is Kayden Sterling!
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— Jellycent @NatuMe You’re onto something. She looks so excited. It definitely has to be a new novel in the works.
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INeedSugar Aww, they look so close already! It’s nice to see the Unova elites getting along. Wish I could say the same for me and my brothers.
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— shauntalsoma (Verified) @INeedSugar How did you know? I was thinking I’d invite Kayden to a game of Monopoly sometime! Maybe T&T, too.
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— NatuMe (Psst, can anyone tell me what’s T&T?)
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— INeedSugar @NatuMe fjalksdfa; HOLY FLIP did Shauntal actually reply to me?! And to answer your question, T&T stands for Trainers & Tactics. It’s a really popular fantasy tabletop role-playing game. Give it a try if you’re interested! Really fun to play with friends and let your imaginations take flight.
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FRILLBOOK
CASTELIA SKYLINE
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- Welcome to Castelia Skyline, a community page for the locals of the world’s largest city.
- Chat and make new friends, share interesting things happening around the block, and take pride in being a Castelia local here!
- Engage in respectful discussions, or you’ll get warned and banned at a mod’s discretion.
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Fiona Simmons (Admin) ? 1h
Rise and shine, Castelia! You probably already recognize me since I’m one of the top contributors here, but I’m one of the administrators for this Frillbook Community Page. Everybody already knows, but Burgh retired last month. He’s chosen Kayden Sterling to be his successor, and parliament has now officially voted him into office! We’ll be using this as a megapost to express thoughts about our newest Gym Leader. Congratulations, Kayden! Chat in the comments below.
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Lena Gardel Congratulations, Kayden. I’m looking forward to working together with you from now on.
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— Nigel Maharu Lena Gardel Wow, it’s the Mayor! Thank you for all your hard work.
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Mary Hallister Kayden seems like a nice young man! He actually let his Galvantula play with my son before in the park. I can’t wait for the next League Circuit season to open so I can bring my son to see some matches. He’s been doing all his chores without complaint!
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Jimmy Syuuro I’ve never really cared for Bugs, but as long as he does his job right and help protect the city, then hats off to him.
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Micky Greenfall I’m still sad about Burgh retiring, but let’s support his successor! The Castelia Gym is the pride of our city.
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KAYDEN STERLING
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[PHOTO: Picture of Kayden Sterling in casual wear from May 202X.]
Kayden Sterling (born September 2, 19XX) is the Castelia City Gym Leader and a notable Bug Specialist in the Galovea Continent. He is also an Ability Holder.
Personal Details
Age (26) / Height (5’11’’) / Hair Color (Brown) / Eye Color (Gold) / Marks (Tattoo)
Early Life
Kayden Sterling was born on September 2, 19XX in Castelia City as the son of Kalvin and Madison Sterling. He grew up in Lower Castelia.
When he was six years old, Sterling was exiled from Unova in a series of events that has come to be known as the Unovan Parliament Exiles. He and his father moved to Hau’oli City, Alola where they obtained dual citizenship.
Travels
Kayden Sterling has traveled all over the world. He has visited the most affluent regions within the World Alliance’s sphere of influence—the Kinjoh Area to the east and Galovea Continent to the west—as well as islands and less developed regions in other areas.
Gym Leader Career
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Sterling is former Gym Leader Burgh Arty’s chosen successor for the Castelia Gym. He specializes in Bug type Pokemon like his predecessors.
Personal Life
Sterling’s presence and posts on social media indicate he is fond of traveling the world and exploring new places and restaurants. He also possesses a number of certifications for first aid, CPR, boating, scuba diving, bartending, and a host of other activities.
Trainer Profile
Sterling is a Champion-level trainer who specializes in Bug type Pokemon.
Sterling’s personal team includes sixteen different members. His starter Pokemon is a Volcarona named Rune.
Click here for detailed information regarding his team such as known moves, abilities, etc.
Match History
May 28, 202X: Kayden Sterling v. Sierra Brooks (6-2) [Match details: Elite tier, six-on-six, no switches, no Mega Evolution]
Accomplishments
In May of 202X, and with an endorsement from retired Gym Leader Burgh Arty, Sterling was nominated by Champion Alder Adeku and the Unova League as a candidate for the next Castelia Gym Leader. Parliament later voted and officially appointed him to the position. He is the second ever Ability Holder to join the upper echelons of the Unova League’s ranks.
Sterling’s accolades include competing in and winning several League Circuits and Conferences outside of Unova. He also defeated a few different regional Elite Fours and Champions in his teenage years.
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@Praise The Sun Came here because of the whole Unovan Parliament Exiles shebang. Got redirected from that page.
@Triple Yawn Kayden’s life story is pretty sad, yeah… Can’t imagine what it’s like having to leave your home and everything you know behind at the drop of a hat.
@2Pidoves Yeah… T _ T I feel really bad for the guy. Glad he managed to succeed out there, and even more glad he decided to come back home. Show ‘em who’s boss, king!
@CENTS I knew about Kayden since before the whole thing blew up. Been his fan ever since he competed in League Circuits early on in his trainer career.
@2Pidoves Damn, you’re one of his earliest fans then?
@CENTS Not to brag, but yeah. :D I might not live in Unova or be able to go see his gym matches in the fall, but I’m rooting for the guy! Do your best as a Gym Leader from now on, Kayden!
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Kayden Fan Club (Verified) @KaydenFanClub ? 1h ago
Congratulations, Kayden, on becoming the Castelia Gym Leader! :heart: :heart: :heart: We’ve followed all your battling exploits in the IBC and travels across the world! We’ll support you in your new career, too! GO BUGS!
[PHOTOS: Gallery of six photos showing different angles of Kayden in his dress suit as well as close-ups of his face.]
[VIDEO: Highlight reel of top moments from Kayden Sterling’s swearing-in ceremony.]
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gloominitup (Verified) @gloominitup ? 1h
T _ T LOOK HOW GOOD OUR KING LOOKS! He’s decked out in drip, that’s for sure.
MimiKYUU @mimikyuu88 ? 1h
AHHHH I LOVE YOU KAYDEN! This is the first time he’s been spotted in formalwear! He looks so handsome. T _ T
— Burgh Fan Club (Verified) @burghfanclub ? 1h ago
Congrats, Kayden! Burgh will always be our biggest bias, but we’ll support his successor with all our hearts!
— Chihira Yau @chihirayau ? 30m
I’ve literally never heard of Kayden before, but I’m stanning him from today on. His fashion is on point. Love the earring. Does that tattoo on his neck mean anything? It looks sick!
GROSS BUGS GROSS @wholikesbugs111 ? 1m
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Live your life to the fullest. Castelia Gym Leader & Bug Specialist.
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Kayden Sterling (Verified) @kaydensterling ? 1 hour ago
Guess who’s the next Castelia Gym Leader?
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yaboiguzma @yaboiguzma ? Just now
@yaboiguzma hell yeah. show ‘em who’s boss round those parts!
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Burgh Arty (Verified) @burgharty ? 1h ago
@kaydensterling You’re going to be a great Gym Leader, Kayden. I’m already proud of you and all the things you’ll accomplish.
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— Burgh Fan Club (Verified) @burghfanclub ? 1h ago
Our admin team is totally not crying right now… Their friendship is so moving. Bug Specialists, unite! Everyone! Support Burgh’s successor!
Henry McGowan @henrymcgowan ? 21m ago
Dunno where else to ask, but is the Castelia Gym hiring?
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— Kayden Fan Club (Verified) @kaydenfanclub ? 18m ago
That’s a great question! You’ll have to give Kayden some time to settle in, haha. He literally just got sworn in!
— Chelsea Ingram @chelseaingram ? 17m ago
You’re not the only interested one. I’m guessing a lot of people have their eyes on the Castelia Gym right now… I’m one of them.
— Annette Wei @annettewei ? 15m ago
Ditto! Fingers crossed we hear news about job openings. I’d love the chance to work there.
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[bug bros] (2 People) → May 28, 202X
Guzma [11:39 PM]: now THAT’S what i’m fucking talking about. a FIRE match (you get it?). keep putting the fear of bugs in people and spread the word. gz on becoming a gym leader btw.
Kayden [11:39 PM]: LOLOL! Thanks dude.
Guzma [11:39 PM]: ur really moving up in the world, huh?
Kayden [11:39 PM]: Ay, bro, you worried about me forgetting you and the folks back in Alola or something? Want me to shout out your food stand? I can even mention you in my speech if you want. Then everyone will know about my bro, the guy who taught me about Bugs!
Guzma [11:40 PM]: hell no! u want me to die of embarrassment or something?
Kayden [11:40 PM]: [Laughing Ribombee sticker]
Guzma [11:40 PM]: i ain’t good with sappy stuff, yeesh. anyway, u wanna see pics of some cutiefly i took in the other day? guaranteed to knock ur socks off from their cuteness.
Kayden [11:40 PM]: Dude, don’t even ask! Just send me it. I’ll send you a video of some Wimpod I found in another country. One of them was born with four extra leg segments and different colored antennae.
Guzma [11:40 PM]: YO, SEND ME THAT SHIT RN! i wanna see that!
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Thread Topic: Burgh’s successor finally chosen and officially appointed
Georgia Winchra (Verified) / May 27th, 202X / 8:54 PM UST
Tags: Castelia Gym, Kayden Sterling, Unova League Circuit, Burgh Arty, Bugs, Bug Type, Pokemon, Vertress Conference, Gym Challenge
It sucked that the Castelia Gym closed up early this year before the League Circuit ended, but people still had plenty of other options for gyms to get their last badge or two from. Everyone was wondering who would take over. Hell, people were even placing bets on if the type specialization would change and screw over people’s plans for next League Circuit season.
Well, the Meowth’s finally out of the bag. Kayden Sterling has been appointed as the next Castelia Gym Leader, and he’s a Bug Specialist like Burgh. Discuss below what you think the Castelia Gym will be like going forward.
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Bobby Renner (Verified)
I think the biggest question is if the gym challenge will stay the same or not? Burgh changed it up from the way his predecessor set up the gym task, so I’m pretty sure Kayden might change it again during his reign, too. I just hope it’s not a stupid quiz. That’s so boring.
Julian Pechter (Verified)
I ain’t fighting him for one of my last badges, that’s for sure. From that match with that former Elite Four lady, I think it’s pretty obvious already that he has a different fighting style than Burgh which might carry over to his gym battles.
Yeah. Not dealing with zombie Bugs, thank you. Gonna get the Insect Badge early on than later.
Emily Sura (Verified)
Well, I don’t think zombie Bugs are going to be an issue for gym battles even if you’re challenging him for your seventh or eighth. You’re not going to face anything THAT scary. Remember, he was using his personal team. Those are Champion-level creepy crawlies.
Bobby Renner (Verified)
LOL! Anyone who wants to fight his personal team is going to have a beatdown incoming then.
Miles Everett (Verified)
Do you think he’ll hire any additional gym trainers for the Castelia Gym? I’m interested in applying.
Natalie Jones (Verified)
Maybe! I guess you’ll have to wait and see if any positions open up.
THE CASTELIA TIMES
BREAKING NEWS
[Kayden Sterling becomes the next Gym Leader of Castelia City.]
By Wolfe Williams / Published May 28th, 202X at 9:51 AM UST
After a month-long wait full of back and forth decisions and countless calls to potential candidates, the Castelia Gym succession issue has finally been settled once and for all. Just minutes earlier, Kayden Sterling was officially sworn into office in the hallowed chambers of Union Peak. Though he is not the first Ability Holder to become a Unovan Gym Leader, he is still one of only two Ability Holders to hold such important positions in the Unova League to date, the other being co-Opelucid Gym Leader Iris Shaga.
For readers unaware of the significance of Ability Holders, we are more than happy to provide a short explanation. Less than a decade ago, the political atmosphere in Unova was very different from how it is today. Ability Holders were not given nearly as many rights or opportunities. It was only after Champion Alder Adeku passed new laws to help protect Ability Holders that the times began to change in an unprecedented direction. There is a growing number of Ability Holders returning to Unova after receiving pardons, and some of them have joined the Unova League’s law enforcement forces to help keep the peace in our country.
Kayden Sterling was part of that wave of Ability Holders returning home after being exiled. He is now the Gym Leader of the world’s largest melting pot and city, and only time will tell how he acclimates to his role. As fellow Unovans and Castelians, we wish him the best in his new career.
Before we wrap up today’s breaking news, we’d like to make it known that special elections will be held soon. In the wake of several politicians resigning from their seats, new ones will need to be elected to take over those vacant spots and fill out the rest of their terms. Temporary officials like Ghetsis Harmonia Gropius, Annyra Huang, and Charmiet King who had been filling in until now will be running in those special elections. Find more information on your local city hall’s website.
As always, those of us at the Castelia Times will dedicate ourselves to bringing you the latest news in a timely manner. We appreciate your viewership and support!
If you’re interested in viewing the whole swearing-in ceremony, you can find the full video and transcript here.
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Magikarp King ? 41 minutes ago
I’m one of those Ability Holders who’ve returned home. I sympathize with Kayden’s story. Please make sure you vote the right people into office from now on.
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— Call me maybe ? 40 minutes ago
@Magikarp King Welcome back to Unova. I’m sorry you and Kayden had to go through terrible experiences because of our government. You’re absolutely right that we need to be more careful with choosing our representatives going forward.
— Lechonky ? 40 minutes ago
@Magikarp King Me too. Came back about two months ago and am still trying to wrap my head around how much Unova has changed… Weird to see people protesting on behalf of Ability Holders these days.
— Deerling, is that you? ? 40 minutes ago
@Magikarp King I’m sorry, I’m still a bit wary of Ability Holders. We’ve had a lot of them flooding back into the country, but not all of them came back for good intentions. Some only came back to start trouble like robberies…
— Magikarp King ? 39 minutes ago
@Deerling, is that you? That’s fine. Those people need to be held accountable. I just hope you won’t think every single Ability Holder is like those criminals.
— Lechonky ? 39 minutes ago
@Deerling, is that you? I’m trying to see the good in them. Try to read up on the representatives from your hometown running for parliament and make an informed decision. Personally, I’ll be voting for Ghetsis to take office at Union Peak. He’s actually done a really good job of improving quality of life around here for Accumula Town as one of our local representatives and has a good-natured personality. I think he’ll do great in the Unovan parliament.
BACK IN ALOLA — Sterling Family
“Kayden looks so handsome in that suit!” Kanani hummed out loud with a smile. She looked every bit an adoring mother as she fussed over her son’s appearance on TV. “I’m sure a shopkeeper helped him pick it out. He never liked shopping, teehee.”
The whole family had gathered to watch Kayden’s swearing-in ceremony. Kalvin had gone ahead and invited his son’s friend, Guzma, to watch with them, but the man already had prior engagements to watch the thing with his own hometown buddies. Guzma politely declined after dropping off some fresh fruits from his home orchard for them.
So, a cozy family get-together it was. His wife had made a plate of butter mochi for them to snack on while they waited for Kayden’s turn to talk, and by the Twin Dragons were they delicious.
Kalvin willingly let his eating pace slow down so his son could have most of the treats. He was not oblivious to the fact that Kale was happily stuffing them into his mouth like some sort of Skwovet.
After much impatience, Kayden finally got up to have his turn at the podium and make short remarks.
His speech was beautiful. Kalvin felt his heart shake with every word. He knew his son spoke those words with the weight of all his experiences behind him.
And when he spoke his last line—
“I will pave a path to their bright futures—this I swear.”
Kalvin’s heart rattled in his chest.
“Oh honey, let me get you some tissues…”
It was only when Kanani’s half-amused, half-concerned voice drifted through the air that he realized tears slid down his cheeks.
Kale stopped eating to stare at him with wide eyes.
“Dad, are you okay?” he asked in a small, cautious voice.
Kalvin didn’t answer right away. He thanked his wife first for the tissues she handed him and then dabbed at his eyes.
“I am,” he finally said with a smile, and he meant it. “These are tears of joy, son.”
He’d always worried about Kayden.
Even after Kayden became independent, even after his firstborn told him over and over again that he felt happy traveling the world… Kalvin always worried.
But he didn’t have to worry anymore.
Kayden had found something truly precious to him that he wanted to do.
He had found a dream to work toward. He wasn’t burdened by chains of the past.
Kayden looked the happiest he’d been in years.
That, in turn, was the only thing Kalvin had ever wanted in his life—for his family to be happy. More tears leaked from his eyes before he could help it.
As long as his son was happy, so was he.
I’ll always be on your side, son.
WHAT THEY DID WHEN THEIR TRAINER WAS AWAY — Kayden Sterling’s Pokemon
GET OFF MY CHAIR! Centiskorch roared.
He blitzed forward at incredible speed and proceeded to tussle with Scolipede, Beedrill, and Scizor. All of the Bugs coveted his brand new Centiskorch-themed reclining chair to the point where he himself hadn’t gotten a chance to fully lay down on it yet! Ridiculous!
You’re supposed to share. Kayden always says that, Frosmoth said in a singsong voice from the opposite end of the room.
But it’s me! A miniature me! Centiskorch huffed right back in complaint. He grunted as Scizor elbowed him with a pincer. I haven’t even gotten to try sitting on it yet!
Armaldo eyed the flames sputtering to life around Centiskorch’s body.
Sorry to hear that but, uh, try to relax… think happy thoughts. Don’t burn the house down. Seriously. Don’t burn the house down, he urged in a slow, calming voice.
Honestly, can you all not be quiet for once?! I swear I shall encase all of you in honey if I miss anything Kayden says, Vespiquen screeched. Buzzing sounds seemed to multiply in the air as she fluttered her wings grumpily. It’s almost time for Kayden’s speech on the TV.
Is anyone recording it? Is anyone recording it? Yanmega hollered excitedly from the top of the stairs. He was busy moving furniture up and down so Kayden didn’t have to later.
Don’t have to, Araquanid responded with a grunt. She used one of her legs to scratch an itch on her abdomen. Human technology is crazy, you should know that already. Kayden’s speech will be saved there on the, uh, Pokenet for us to see anytime we want after today.
Oh, is that how it works? Heracross muttered with a tilt of his head.
Flygon rolled his eyes. Years later, and he still doesn’t understand how the Pokenet works— whoa! Tune, Tula, you guys should be resting. Stop moving furniture!
The dragon hurriedly stomped forward to stop said injured Bugs from nudging new stools and tables around.
I get restless if I don’t move around, Galvantula complained. And ya know, Kayden did tell us we could redecorate the house if we wanted.
Yes, yes! It’s boring doing nothing, and those Ditto cells make my skin itchy, Kricketune added with a melodramatic sigh.
I don’t think he meant you two doing the redecorating—
Anyone want snacks? Ribombee called out from the kitchen, interrupting Flygon.
ME, ME, ME! Golisopod’s hand shot into the air closely followed by Armaldo’s.
Then come help bring everything out.
With loud, booming footsteps, Golisopod instantly dashed out of the living room. The impact of his movements caused a vase to slip off a table, one that Araquanid barely saved by spitting a bed of sticky webbing under it.
OI! The spider yelled. WATCH IT! I PICKED OUT THIS VASE WITH KAYDEN ON THE COMPUTER!
Oh. SORRY!
From his spot on the biggest sofa in the living room, Rune shook his head with a fond sigh.
He loved their family as much as Kayden did, but sometimes, the high-strung, chaotic energy the group had left an old grandpa like him wishing for some peace and quiet.
Still, he wouldn’t change anything for the world.
Rune smiled as he watched Kayden begin his short speech on TV.
As long as they were together, they could take on the world.
First ever Pokenet Interlude for this series! Hehe, it was fun to write out. See you next time!
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Kayden's Pokemon for reference purposes:
- Rune / Volcarona / M
- Flygon / M
- Golisopod / M
- Kricketune / M
- Frosmoth / F
- Centiskorch / M
- Beedrill / M
- Scizor / M
- Heracross / M
- Araquanid / F
- Ribombee / F
- Vespiquen / F
- Scolipede / M
- Galvantula / F
- Yanmega / M
- Armaldo / M