Kay guys my power's flickering so FAIL GYM POST IS GO!

[kattobingu_ore]

 Someone's filming this- who exactly is unknown, but someone is.

It looks to be the tail end of a battle- Yuuma stands, pointing his current pokemon forward, and the proud flying type nods. "Alright..! ACHACHA! FINISH IT!"

"GEEEEEEYYYY!!" With a keer the bird launches forward, striking the Watchog across from it. The opponent's pokemon gives a shrill cry- blasted back to the ground however it does not stand, and with a brief expression of shock the pokemon's trainer concedes.

"N- Return, Watchog!"

As the pokemon was recalled, Yuuma grinned. "Hahah..! YEA!!! Achacha..!~" The other pokemon at the sidelines floated over as the boy ran, grinning and congratulating the bird. "Good job..!!"

Achacha didn't answer- actually, he was strangely silent, and though it took a moment of staring, Yuuma's eyes widened.

"...Achacha..?"

The bird glowed with light, and abruptly the others jumped back. "Ah- Yuuma! This is-"

"HEHHHHHH!! What's going on..!!"

From the other end of the room, Lenora stared. "Ohhhhh- Looks like your Pidgeotto was ready to evolve Yuuma..!"

"EEEH!?!"

The light grew- and by the time it dimmed, Yuuma was left staring at the large bird that had appeared, 'Achacha' in question shaking himself and turning. "...Geot."

"Wuaaaaaahhh..."

A few moments later he can be seen walking out with both a Basic Badge AND a pidgeot instead of the usual pidgeotto, but if you can catch him before that then good on you.

Did I mention I have two of these. :U

[puppypaws]

 Some people would wonder how he was working through the gym fight 'mute'. Or at least without opening his mouth.

He'd managed however.

A snap entered the air in the final moments of battle- on the side, Golett held the camera, having switched out after bringing a handy defeat to Chili's Darumaka. Now, however, it was Audino's turn, and singed as he was the pokemon grinned.

"Hehehehhe... ALRIGHT!" the Audino roared. "LETS GOOOOOO!!!"

Another snap- and a point forward and the signal was given- 

"POUUUUUND!"

On solid thump later and Pansear was flying across the room, and after a quick check over to make sure the blow hadn't done anything too serious the prize was given.

"You did great!" Chili congratulated, grinning wildly. "Didn't know what to think when I was told my opponent was mute, but I'm impressed! You deserve this badge!!" he continued, laughing as Otogi picked up the badge in question. "And from what the news was going on about, it looks like you'll be able to warp to here or to Accumula from the Entralink if you want now!"

The trainer nodded, and Chili continued.

"Hey- good luck with the rest pal!"

Another nod- Thanks! written clearly on the chalkboard- and the three in his 'team' walk out.

"Whooo~ Piece of cake! Lets get going to the next one..!!!"

"...Take it slow..."

"I'm fine! I'm fine- ASGHHHHH-"

"...You're burnt..."

And once they're out of earshot, Otogi joins in the conversation. "Aha... Lets get to a pokemon center okay..?"

"Grnnnn..."

EVENT POST - NPC broadcast system!

[united_mods]

[BACKDATED TO TWO DAYS AGO - sorry for the delay!

It's time for an NPC broadcast! It's pre-recorded... made for TV, perhaps? Anyhow, the screen opens up to the Old Man of the Entralink, the Entree behind him. It seems to have grown a little. Joy? He seems to be joyful, as well. What dangers does this bode for us outsiders?!
There's also a news reporter speaking with him - a pretty odd-looking one. An interview, it seems. But then, why is it being broadcasted to the outsiders...? Well, listen in! The reporter's text is in blue, while the Old Man text is good old black.]

...Once again, we're here with the owner of the Entralink. A while back, the Entralink began to have issues, correct?
Hm, indeed. That's when all these Pokemon appeared...
And then these 'outsiders' starting coming on in when you tried to fix it, a month after that.
Well, yes... but we've made a breakthough.
...Really? So those icky outsiders can leave?
They're not icky, and not yet. The first wave of repairs have been made... the teleportation systems are now running as they should, though I predict outsiders might still arrive. The Entralink is a confusing system.
But...?
But, there's not enough power. I've tried to find out how to gather more, but...
Urgh. So, you're saying they're still stuck? Bummer.
That's not what I'm saying, young lady! There might still be a way!
Fiiine. Let's listen in, folks.
Though my years of researching the power of the Entralink, one thing stood out. When a trainer with badges approached it... it seemed to react strongly. I haven't looked into it much - I was never a trainer, myself - but that might be the way back... gathering the badges. Or, things made of the same material...
So, we've just gotta get those outsiders moving to the League, then?
I fear it might not be that easy. Your attitude... it is shared by the current head of the Pokemon League, is it not?
Well, duh! He's a good guy. Nice and smary.
Then... they will not hand out badges that easily.
...Double urgh. So, they've gotta fight on though?
I think they will.

Triple urgh! Looks like I'll be waiting for my own Pokemon journey.

...So! There you have it! This has been Dahlia of Nimbasa News - back to you--

[And that's where the video cuts off. Looks like it was an important broadcast for all of us. There is a comments section here too - so you can all reply to each other, squee over a method home being found, or ponder over how... hateful that reporter was. Whatever you want.]