Special Edition 8/14/2015
Situation Resolved!
Finally, after a very frightening last few days, the rabid Water Pokémon situation has seemingly been resolved. Although we are not sure where it came from, the Heiwa League is absolutely certain that a powerful psychic influence caused the Pokémon to be enraged. We at the Herald speculate it may have been an as of yet unseen legendary Pokémon. What could this mean for Heiwa?
The Great Roundup
The first phase, coordinated by Heiwa's Champion Lady Emmeline, was a truly an amazing feat of coordination. I'm sure many of you witnessed (or maybe even participated in) a region-wide effort by Grass and Bug Pokémon to calm and then disable the enraged Pokémon. The operation began at exactly 12:00 PM, when Grass-type Pokémon across the region began to cast Sweet Scent. As soon as the water Pokémon began to feel a bit of its calming influence (and also began to move towards the source of the Sweet Scent), the remaining Grass and Bug Pokémon began a mass Stun Spore/Sleep Power attack that incapacitated the water Pokémon. Gym Leaders Titheo and Sam were both extremely impressive, and were said to have calmed their local Pokémon almost single-handedly.
Once the Pokémon had been incapacitated, a fleet of Flying Pokémon (lead by Gym Leader Caelum) then began their transport to the Ranger Headquarters on (nameless) Island.
The Cure
Pokémon Ranger Bree (and also part-time photographer for the Herald) was actually responsible for championing the effort to block the psychic influence on the Pokémon. Eye witness statements describe her taking charge in a sea of confusion, suggesting a large-scaled Heal Bell and Magic Coat combination with the use of a large number of the Rangers' Lopunny and Delcatty (as well as any trainers' Pokémon that could contribute).
After the Pokémon arrived, the Rangers directed all the Pokémon to an enclosure in a bay behind the main facility. From there the Lopunny and Delcatty (and co.) were assembled along the shoreline. What happened next was truly amazing. A mass Magic Coat was created, expanding to cover the entire bay in its protective influence. The effect was immediate, as a number of the water Pokémon immediately appeared at ease. All at once the chiming of Heal Bell was then heard, a glorious chorus of one hundred Pokémon. Once the chiming was done, the Magic Coat barrier was released and all present waited with bated breath as the first water Pokémon began to stir. Fortunately, it was immediately evident that the solution had worked (a small group Spheal were seen playing about in the water). The water Pokémon had been saved!
What Comes Now?
The Pokémon Ranger headquarters have issued the following announcement:
All trainers that had their Pokémon relocated this past week are free to stop by the Headquarters on (nameless) Island to recover their Pokémon.
This is certainly wonderful news, as it seems to imply that no lasting harm (either physical or mental) befell any Pokémon that had to contained during the outbreak.
Do you want to take part in the Great Heiwa Water Pokémon Roundup? Well, you can! I (Lost Heart) programmed a small game for Heiwaians to play during the actual event, but now anyone that wants to can!
I know it's not really anything special, but hopefully it's a bit of fun. :D