Chapter 2: BOO!

                                    

                                          
(Author's Note: I'm brain dead....)

Akari walked up to a familiar photographer and the Hisuian Growlithe. The Growlithe turned around first and noticed Akari Cobra. The Pokemon barked, causing the photographer known as Perrin to turn around and say, "Hey, wait a minute - don't I know you from somewhere? That's right! My old partner! How are you, partner - I mean, Akari Cobra?"
"Whoa! Perrin!" Akari Cobra greeted.
"That's right! Good ol' Perrin is still kicking around! You're doing well yourself, eh?" asked Perrin. "I sure appreciated all the help you gave me back in Kitakami, tracking down the Bloodmoon Beast. I never thought I'd just bump into you like this. How about I teach you a new pose to celebrate!" Akari learned the Looking Good! emote from Perrin. Perrin then realized. "Oh! But what about that Growlithe I entrusted to you? Is he doing all right?" She asked. "I hope you put him on your team sometimes and do a bit of adventuring together!" Growlithe whined in agreement, lying on the ground. Akari Cobra explained why she was here to Perrin. Perrin asked, "So you're here as some sorta exchange student, huh? Nice! What a coincidence - I just started working here! As a photographer, of course!"
"Just what I'd expect!" Akari Cobra said.
"Heh heh! Yeah, it pretty much is, right?" Perrin agreed. "Though I'm still sort of waiting to hear if the school likes my work, to be fair. They say they want snapshots of the Terarium and the students and all for upcoming marketing stuff, so...how about some photos of you?" Perrin got an idea. "Ah! Speaking of photos, I've got a hot tip I could let you in on!" Perrin then backtracked with, "But if I told you, I'd bet you'd just go running right off..." She thought for a moment. "How about this: I'll snap some candid shots of you catching tons of Pokemon in the Terarium. Don't worry - you won't even notice I'm nearby!" Perin shouts, "If I make enough headway in my work by the time you register, say...200 Pokemon in the Blueberry Pokedex, I'll share that hot tip!" Akari Cobra agreed to this condition and set to work.

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Akari Cobra arrived at the outdoor classroom, and boy, couldn't she be any more surprised! She was more used to going outside for Naranja Academy's fighting class than seeing...Well, this. The outdoor classroom was surrounded by grass and was basically near a cliff, so it was overlooked by a spectacular view of the ocean. As Akari Cobra approached the classroom, Lacey turned around and greeted her with, "Oh! Akari Cobra!" She came closer and whispered, "You didn't have any trouble finding the place?"
"It was fine!" Akari Cobra replied.
"I'm so glad to hear it!" Lacey whispered.
The teacher said, "Alola, everybody! shall we get started?" Everyone turned to face him. The teacher smiled as he noticed Akari Cobra. "Looks like we have a new here with us today!" He then began to teach the class. "I'm sure you're all enjoying the tropical clime we've re-created here at the Coastal Biome. But remember - it's really for the many Pokemon you'll find living here, adapted for such weather! One such species has even grown exceptionally larger than it might in other regions, thanks to all the light it's exposed to here! That's right, certain species of Pokemon can have completely different appearances depending on the region! We call this variation a regional form. And that brings us to today's task. I'd like you to catch one of these Pokemon - specifically, an Alolan Form Pokemon! When you've got one, come and report to me. Now, get catching!"
Lacey explained to Akari Cobra, "Many of our classes here at the Blueberry Academy are practical ones like this." She then said, "So off you go! Don't overthink it and just do your best for this first class!"