//------------------------------// // Cool off with Potions // Story: My Little Pokémon: Grander World // by Amarvax //------------------------------// Equestria. Canterlot. The Pokemon School. Day. A new day at the Pokemon School once more. The students were already in the midst of their lesson, working on potions with Potion Nova as always. At the moment, they've managed to create their own potions that were on smaller scales, of course. Present here was Fluttershy, who had some of her Pokemon straight from the Pokemon House. As promised, some of Twilight's friends would show up to help with the Pokemon School and an example was happening today. "Great work, class. Now, pass it on. These potions are sure to show you the inner workings of a Pokemon. You'll see their entire biology in the flesh instead of on a board or a book." Potion Nova said. "This feels like it'll be too creepy..." Scootaloo gulped when holding up her potion. The implications of this would be rather disturbing for someone to look at, let alone a child. "I've seen worse. Plus, how bad can it be?" Gallus uttered. "Their biology can't be that weird." "You'd be surprised..." Potion Nova uttered. "Once you get to see their biology, you'll write about everything you know about them. "Be gentle...!" Fluttershy was shaking violently, fearful of what these potions might do to her beloved Pokemon since their biology was about to be shown. Each of the students would hold up the potions to different Pokemon, who would take the potions without hesitation. Once they drank the potions, the effect was kicking in, surrounding their bodies in a mystical light. Just like that, their entire biology had been shown, out in the very open for everyone to see. The first to undergo the transformation was a gentle Bulbasaur, chosen by Sweetie Belle. As the potion took hold, the Bulbasaur's form seemed to shift and warp, its outer layer becoming translucent. The class leaned in, captivated, as they could see the inner workings of the Pokemon's biology laid bare. The intricate network of veins and organs pulsed with life, a mesmerizing and disturbing sight that simultaneously filled the students with wonder and a touch of unease. Gallus could now see where Scootaloo and Potion Nova were coming from. The sight of this made his stomach churn a bit while also making him stutter. Each Pokemon had such a unique biology to them despite appearing so simple. The one that stunned all of them was Klefki. Through the potion's effects, the class discovers the mystical properties imbued within Klefki's keys, which probably helps with the Fairy Magic. Each of the Pokemon could be seen with their respective Infinity Energies. Fluttershy couldn't help but gasp softly, her eyes darting between her Pokemon and the spectacle unfolding before her. The thought of her beloved creatures being laid bare in such a manner was both exhilarating and frightening. Despite initial apprehensions, Scootaloo found herself fascinated by the sight before her. The once daunting prospect of peering into the inner workings of a Pokemon now filled her with a sense of wonder and curiosity. Gallus, too, found himself drawn in, his skepticism melting away as he gazed upon the marvels of nature laid bare before him. Potion Nova, observing the scene with a satisfied smile, nodded approvingly at the students' reactions. "Remember, class," She said, her voice gentle yet firm, "Knowledge is the key to understanding. You can learn about this when you head home too. We'll do one more before today finishes." "One more, huh? Great!" Cozy Glow said with a bright smile. But in her head, all of this was just giving her ideas. She was seeing the biology of the Pokemon herself, gaining a greater understanding about how they work. For her rather devious plans, this was beneficial but on the outside, she played it off like it was a fun activity. "Wow, Cozy! Amazing! You already wrote it all down!" Potion Nova saw that Cozy Glow had written down everything she gathered from their biology. "That fast?" Apple Bloom peered over along with many other students. The pegasus sat there with a proud smile on her face while all of her classmates gathered around her. "Let me copy off you!"A Dragon spoke, wanting whatever Cozy Glow got down immediately. Potion Nova's praise washed over Cozy Glow like a warm wave, her smile widening as she nodded enthusiastically. "Of course, Potion Nova! I just found it all so fascinating," she replied, her tone carefully masking the true intentions swirling in her mind. As the class prepared for one more demonstration, Cozy Glow couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement coursing through her. This opportunity to delve deeper into the intricacies of Pokemon biology was a valuable asset to her plans, providing her with insights and knowledge that could be wielded to great effect. "Do you think I could get one Pokemon to test the potions out on?" Cozy Glow requested. "I mean, if you have it, Ms Fluttershy." "Sure. Which Pokemon?" "Could you get me an Electivire?" That was the Pokemon she wanted and in her mind, there was a purpose for it. "Electivire will help Necrozma a lot. Daybreaker will be so happy about how much light I'll give her, she'll have to put me on a higher rank than the rest. Plus, it's just a good Pokemon overall with a great benefit." "Electivire?!" Fluttershy gasped before scrunching her face, thinking for a moment. "Mmm...I don't actually have an Electivire back at the Pokemon House. I have an Electabuzz though but I need to give him an Electrizer if he's to evolve." "That's fine. I can just come over and-" Before Cozy Glow could say anything, her mind raced back to a brief conversation she had with Daybreaker's alliance. It was small but crucial since it mattered a lot in this situation. Cozy Glow remembered it in this way from the words of Empress Twilight herself. "Listen carefully, brat. When you're at the school, under no circumstances can you let Cold Colt spot or even hear about you. Even if he doesn't go there. If he does, he'll tell everyone of the future. Believe me, I took you on in my universe and you were an issue, so don't do anything stupid." "Nevermind. I can wait until tomorrow."She kept herself to the Pokemon School and nothing more. "Alright, class. One more test run with the potions. Select your Pokemon and grab a sample of their DNA." Potion Nova said, continuing the lesson. As Potion Nova continued with the lesson, Cozy Glow's mind raced with thoughts of her plans and the cautionary words of Empress Twilight. She quickly pushed aside her desire to acquire an Electivire for testing, recognizing the potential risks involved in venturing outside of the safety of the Pokemon School. But, she could still do something here. Gathering an empty potion bottle, Cozy Glow would scan the DNA options present in the classroom. Everyone had already grabbed some of them which mostly consisted of hairs. There was one DNA strand that Cozy Glow was interested in which no one else has taken that much of. A piece of a Solrock, which fittingly appeared as a small rock, but with a visible solar light around it. With a sly grin tugging at the corners of her lips, Cozy Glow seized the opportunity presented by the overlooked DNA sample of the Solrock. As her classmates busied themselves with their own experiments, she surreptitiously collected a small portion of the Solrock's DNA, careful not to attract any unwanted attention. "When are we gonna try it on our Pokemon?" Smolder asked. "If you want to, but maybe at home. We're only looking at the biology of other Pokemon right now, but nothing's stopping you." "Cool! I bet Charmander and I have the same biology!" Smolder grinned when looking at her partner. "Charmander!" Charmander agreed. These two seemed to be constantly on the same wavelength, acting the same. "Why don't you just drink the potion yourself?" Silverstream suggested. "I already did." "You what?!" Potion Nova gasped, dropping some books with her magic as she lost concentration. All the other students would face Silverstream, who had drank a potion. "W-When did you drink it?! Just now?!" Fluttershy stuttered. "No. I tried it out when we first had a go at this. I used my own hair." She proudly said. Despite drinking it earlier, Silverstream appeared normal. "Hah..." Potion Nova sighed with relief. "These kids...Well, I made these potions for the Pokemon so it won't have a reaction to you. You'll be fine." "Sweet." Silverstream grinned. But as soon as that was said, it was revealed the potion just had a delayed effect for the Hippogriff. As the mystical light enveloped Silverstream's body, the classroom fell into a stunned silence. Potion Nova's earlier reassurances seemed to hang in the air, their validity suddenly called into question by the unexpected turn of events. Panic flickered in Potion Nova's eyes as she rushed to Silverstream's side, her horn glowing with magical energy as she attempted to discern the cause of the delayed reaction. Meanwhile, the other students exchanged worried glances, their thoughts racing with uncertainty and apprehension. They watched in stunned silence as the true nature of Silverstream's biology was laid bare before their eyes. Every extensive detail of her anatomy was revealed in vivid clarity, from the shimmering scales that adorned her new alternate Seapony form to the delicate structure of her wings. The students, unaccustomed to witnessing such a phenomenon, found themselves grappling with a mixture of awe and fear as they beheld the transformation unfolding before them. "Oooh...I feel cold all of a sudden." Silverstream shuddered. Some of the students felt sick looking at her biology, and some rushed out of the classroom as they were unable to bear this sight. "What happened?" "Uh...See for yourself." Pushing a mirror here was Sandbar, who would show her the whole thing. "Wow! Is that what I look like?! What all us Hippogriffs look like?!" Silverstream was amazed. So were the Hippogriff students. "Let me try!" The other students of other species were now curious. Some Dragons and Yaks would immediately rip out their fur, hair and fragile scale they had on them just to see how they appeared from the inside. "I really need to put some sort of safety on these potions." Potion Nova sighed. She still wasn't a pro when it came to taking care of children, but she was trying her best and was a beloved teacher. All she needed to do was find a way to restrain their impulses when she isn't looking. The sight of Dragons and Yaks hastily plucking out fur, hair, and scales in their eagerness to witness their own biology laid bare was enough to make her realize the need for stricter safety measures in her classroom. "Alright, alright, hold on a moment!" Potion Nova called out, her voice tinged with a note of urgency. She hurriedly moved to intercept the eager students, gently urging them to exercise caution and restraint. "Let's not be too hasty, kids," Potion Nova said, her tone firm yet gentle. "These potions were still made with the Pokemon in mind so we have to be careful. We need to ensure that we proceed with caution and mindfulness. I understand your curiosity, but we must prioritize your safety above all else." "Aw, come on. She looks completely fine!" A Changeling bellowed. "I'd like to see what we look like from the inside. I still have no idea what's in us that lets us transform." "For now. Let's try and reverse this before something bad happens. I don't want Mount Aris breathing down on my neck. Or the entire Pokemon School." Potion Nova would quickly grab a potion meant for reversing this effect. "And just as crucial..." With a deft flick of her horn, Potion Nova conjured up a set of safety protocols and guidelines, outlining the proper procedures for administering and handling the potions. She stressed the importance of moderation and responsibility, emphasizing that the pursuit of knowledge should never come at the expense of one's well-being. "Aww..." The students were hit with limitations, making them groan and sigh as they placed the potions back down. While Potion Nova did enjoy the splendour of discovering new things, especially when it comes to her potions, she still put safety first. "Hmmm...Do you think I could get a potion for myself?" Fluttershy chimed in, actually wanting a potion of herself. Her curiosity has been highly piqued. "Just for one thing." Time passed and it became the afternoon. The students started leaving for lunch while some were heading straight home. Another lesson concluded with eventful moments here and there. No student had any regrets coming to this school. "Those kids worry me sometimes, Twilight." Potion Nova said, present in the Principal's office. "They're so much fun to teach, but sometimes, they can get a bit out of control. I'm worried something bad might happen later down the road. "Mhm. I remember how that was for me back in my old school." Twilight nodded in agreement, knowing that feeling all too well. Though she had once been a student herself, Twilight now found herself in a position of authority, responsible for the well-being and education of the next generation of Pokemon trainers in this ever-growing world. "Dealing with kids is never easy, especially if it involves a school. All kinds of chaos will happen there." "I guess so. I never went to school myself. I always was my own teacher since I spent most of my time learning about potions." "Well, you're here now. Here at the Pokemon School, we're a team, and we're all here to support each other, no matter what. If you ever have a problem, you can always come to me or any of your fellow teachers. Who knows? You might learn something from the students that'll help." Potion Nova smiled appreciatively, a sense of warmth flooding her heart at Twilight's words. Though she had spent much of her life as a self-taught potion master, she now found herself surrounded by a community of educators and mentors who were eager to share their knowledge and support her journey. "Good to hear it. Now, I should probably get a soda...It's getting hot all of a sudden. Is it almost summer?" "Mmm...It doesn't get this hot this fast. Summer isn't too far away but..." Twilight observed the heat. She wondered if the surge that Daybreaker and Gardevoir caused was still lingering somewhere around Canterlot. While all the students were out of the classroom, sitting alone was Cozy Glow, who was still in the midst of a lesson. Her own lesson, to be exact. She made a potion that would allow her to see Solrock's biology, but that wasn't all. Skilled in her own potion-making skills, the young pegasus made another potion that served another purpose. She played an innocent look on her face while looking at Solrock, who was confused as to why she was continuing for this long. "Don't worry about it, Solrock. You helped out a lot. But I think I'm going to drink this." Cozy Glow beamed, holding out Solrock's Poke Ball. She would return it to its Poke Ball before placing it away. As Cozy Glow sat alone in the empty classroom, a mischievous glint danced in her eyes as she gazed at the potion she had concocted. With a confident smirk, she reached out and grasped the vial containing the potion, her mind buzzing with anticipation. "I know for a fact you'll be useful, Solrock. Not just for me, but also Necrozma," Cozy Glow whispered to herself, her voice filled with excitement as she lifted the vial to her lips. With a swift motion, she downed the potion in a single gulp, feeling its effects coursing through her body almost immediately. As the mystical light enveloped her, she closed her eyes, preparing herself for the revelation that awaited her. "Oooh..." Cozy Glow's eyes would flash and sparkle under the effects. She felt a surge of power coursing through her veins, her senses heightened and her perception sharpened to a razor's edge. With each heartbeat, she could feel the very essence of heat and temperature pulsating within her, a newfound mastery over this fundamental force of nature. With a simple thought, Cozy Glow reached out, her mind effortlessly manipulating the temperature around her. With a flick of her wrist, she could raise the temperature to scorching heights, sending waves of intense heat radiating through the air. With a gentle exhale, she could lower the temperature to bone-chilling levels, enveloping her surroundings in a frosty embrace. "This'll do just fine." Cozy Glow chuckled. "I'll make them all pass out from the heat with this. Plus, I get to read the emotions of others." All part of her plans as a member of Daybreaker's alliance. But Cozy Glow knew she had a time limit and couldn't keep effect forever. She had to make the most of it and indeed, she would. As the students of the Pokemon School enjoyed their meal and break time, a sense of camaraderie and joy filled the air. Laughter and chatter echoed throughout the cafeteria as friends shared stories and enjoyed each other's company. "Maybe we shouldn't stress out, Ms. Nova so much," Sandbar said, worrying for Potion Nova, much like how Potion Nova worries for the children. "She needs to live in the moment." Smolder added. "Plus, it's not like she has that big a problem with us." "I guess not," Ocellus commented. But then, without warning, the temperature began to rise. At first, it was subtle – a faint warmth that crept into the air, causing a few students to fan themselves and loosen their collars in discomfort. Some attributed it to the sweltering summer sun, while others simply shrugged it off as a passing sensation. But as the heat continued to intensify, it became impossible to ignore. Beads of sweat formed on brows, and the air grew thick and stifling with each passing moment. Confusion rippled through the crowd as students exchanged puzzled glances, wondering what could be causing the sudden spike in temperature. "It's getting really hot in here," One student remarked, wiping sweat from their brow with the back of their hand. "Yeah, I feel like I'm melting," another chimed in, fanning themselves with a nearby menu. "Mmm..." The Yaks would feel this the most. They didn't have a problem with hotter temperatures even if they come from a cold place. After all, they could show up at Canterlot, home to the Sun Princess herself. But there was indeed a limit. The Hippogriffs, who sometimes live underwater as Seaponies, could also feel this heat themselves. Beads of sweat formed on their fur as they exchanged uneasy glances, unused to such oppressive heat even in their homeland of Yakyakistan. As the heat became more oppressive, panic began to set in. Some students started to feel lightheaded, their breath coming in shallow gasps as they struggled to cope with the stifling conditions. However, amidst the struggling students, the Dragons stood out as the only ones seemingly unaffected by the sweltering heat. Accustomed to fiery environments and scorching temperatures, they remained composed and unfazed, their scales gleaming in the sunlight as they basked in the warmth. "Come on! You guys can't be feeling woozy from this!" Smolder exclaimed along with Charmander. "It's just al little heat!" "Little she says..." Gallus panted. "Oooh..." Ocellus groaned before instinctively transforming into someone to cool herself. She immediately took on the form of a Frillish, attempting to stay cool. All the other Changelings would do the same, turning into Pokemon that can keep themselves cool. While their classmates wilted under the oppressive heat, the Dragons seemed to thrive, their robust physiology allowing them to endure even the most extreme conditions with ease. With a stoic demeanor, they continued their activities, their focus unwavering as they carried on with their studies and training. Cozy Glow's eyes narrowed as she observed the Dragons, her mind racing with thoughts and plans. The sight of her classmates remaining unaffected by the oppressive heat sparked a twinge of envy within her, fueling her determination to assert her own dominance and control. "Mmm...I forgot about the Dragons. Cold-Blooded....Seriously?" She scoffed before thinking of a new way to advance her plans. "I might need another potion." As the oppressive heat persisted, the students of the Pokemon School scrambled in search of relief, their desperate quest for coolness leading them to the vending machines scattered throughout the campus. With a sense of urgency, they lined up eagerly, their eyes scanning the array of cold drinks and refreshing snacks available. Some reached for bottles of chilled water, their thirst unquenchable as they guzzled down the cool liquid in long, satisfying gulps. Others opted for flavoured sodas and juices, the sweet taste offering a brief respite from the sweltering heat. But it wouldn't be enough. This was the heat of a Solrock after all and by having them pass out, Cozy Glow would have the opportunity to enact some of her plans without much eyes on her. Right now, that wasn't happening exactly. Not with the Dragons being completely fine and some Trainers ending out their own Pokemon to cool them off. As the journey continues. Chapter 405 End.