New Outfit Reveal!

'Ello, 'ello, hola! Ciao and bonjour! Welcome to the Iono Zone!

Guesswhatguesswhat! Today's stream is a special unveiling of my brand-spankin'-new outfit!

Hmmm? Wanna see the whole thing, do ya? Nyahahaha! All righty then!

Ta-daaa!

Check me out! I'm reachin' levels of cuteness that shouldn't even be possible!

I'mma rock this outfit for my deep dive into some sweet, spooky content!

All right, listen up! Accordin' to the scuttlebutt goin' around Pasio lately, some weird phenomenon is afoot!

A creeeeepy shadow is ON THE LOOSE at night!

Folks are sayin' this shadow's got a long mane or feathers or somethin'...

Oh, oh! And get this, some even swear they heard a scream that's totally outta this world!

And! So! In today's Iono Zone, we're gonna track down and expose what's REALLY causing all these spooky shenanigans! Here we gooooo!

Well, the thing is, I can't think of any good ideas for my next novel...

I joined the Midnight Parade hoping it would spark some inspiration, but I'm still completely stumped...

You're in search of something intriguing, correct?

If so, someone over there is investigating a strange phenomenon, or so I've heard.

Hmm... Maybe the cause is something otherworldly?

I-it's not a ghost, right?

If stones are involved in whatever's going on, I definitely want them for my collection!

Wow! Everyone's got a take on this! But what's the real dealio?!

Buckle up, buckaroos! We're divin' even deeper!

Oh, she must be who Caitlin was talking about...

Eek! It's Iono! Oh wow, you're sooooo famous!

Hmmm? A peculiar person appeared!

I'm Klara! I ALWAYS watch your videos...

and I'd absolutely LOVE to help you out!

I used to be a pop singer, y'know. If we collab...

our cuteness could drive your fans Kla-razy, don'tcha think? Hee hee!

Oh, um, excuse me!

May I accompany you as well?

(Tsk! Who are YOU? You're taking the attention away from ME!)

Sooooo, you both wanna be my assistant, eh?

Hmm, what should I dooo... I don't want too many helpers, ya know?

Could you please reconsider? I'd really love to interview you!

(Ugh, SO annoying! Should I just knock her out nice and cold?)

Oh-ho? Interview? For what?

Well, I'm actually a writer, and I'm looking for an idea for my next story!

My name's Shauntal. Have you heard of me?

Ooooh, yes! You're, like, a writer AND one of the Unova Elite Four, yeah?

WHAT?! The Elite Four?!

Yes, exactly! I believe I can be of great help to you!

Nooo! Wait! Take me with you, too! Pleeease!

I really want to learn how you make everyone adore you as a Gym Leader!

And I want to be in your videos so more people know about me!

Oh-ho-hooo?

Hopin' to ride my coattails to get some time in the limelight, are ya?

Yikes!

It seems that's exactly what she planned to do...

I see, I see! Nothing gets past me!

No no no! Please! Let me explain, Iono!

You've got a real hunger to stand out, no matter what...and I love it!

Huh?

And you! You're an Elite Four member AND a writer? Those are solid credentials for a collab partner!

Mind's made up! You're BOTH comin' with me!

OK, Shauntal! I want you to narrate, and make sure you lay on the literary vibes thick!

Aaand, as for you, Klara...

Yes! I'm all ears!

Fight or fright!

Uaaagh?!

Blimey! Who're these bra, I mean, kids?

That reaction's EXACTLY what I was hopin' for!

Your vibe's perfect! And those reactions? Gonna make my vids epic!

Wait, you just want me for my reactions?!

I guess that's fine. Any attention is still attention...

Sooo, what's "fight or fright" mean?

You can say that phrase to someone during the Midnight Parade to challenge them to a battle.

If you win, your opponents will give you candy!

Ooooh! That sounds like fun!

Wanna battle together and see if we make an epic team?

Sure! Let's have an enjoyable battle!

Hah! I'll do my very best!

We gotta teach these kids how harsh the adult world can be.

All righty, then! Time for an electrifying battle!

Hah! That's right! Let my poison drive you Kla-razy!

W-wait, Klara!

Don't get too serious! They're children, we should let them win.

Huh? You want me to go easy on 'em?

Ooooh, committin' to the bit to keep the fun goin', are we?

Look at ya, Shauntal! You've got a real knack for driving viewer engagement!

C'mon, you little ragamuffins! You want some candy? Then show us what you got!

Well done, all of you!

Here are some sweets to thank you for the battle. Don't forget to share them with each other!

Oh no! They took my candy! Whatever will I do now? Boo-hoo-hoo...

Woo! Totally nailed it, you two!

That's what I'm talkin' about! We're gonna make a great research team!

All righty! Let's chill till nightfall, then head out on our spooktacular investigation!

As dusk settled in...

"In the darkness of the cave, the intrepid investigators could scarcely see the ground beneath their feet.

"Even so, the team pressed on undeterred."

Hmm, I gotta admit, this place looks like a ghost could pop out any second now!

I know, right? And this darkness is SO extra!

"The trio ventured deeper into the cave in search of the mysterious shadow.

"Suddenly, without any warning, they were enveloped in a thick shroud of all-consuming darkness!"

What happened? Why'd it get all pitch black?!

Hmm? Weird. Looks like the light went out.

"As the group advanced deeper into the cave, they faced numerous challenges.

"Yet with each step forward, they could feel themselves getting closer to uncovering the truth behind the strange phenomenon."

Hot diggity dang! Look how far we've come! And we got SO MUCH footage!

For sure. But my throat is really hoarse now...

A lot of strange things have been happening. Maybe the reason is...

Froslass senses something... Could it be...

What now? What's up with Froslass?

Well, you know how some say Froslass was born from the soul of a woman lost on a snowy mountain?

What if she's sensing a lost soul here?

Oh, this could be excellent material for my next novel!

Niiice! I bet it'll go viral, too!

...You two are so odd.

Huuuh?! Wh-what was that?

Something's here!

Is that the mysterious shadow?

Wha, ?!

It doesn't seem to understand what we're saying.

We gotta take it on with all we got, then!

You betcha! No holdin' back this time!

There's something about our teamwork...

Yes, it's really come together!

Probably 'cause we've been investigating together, 'eyyy?

OK! Just a bit more to go!

Iono!

All riiiiiight! Let's finish this!

Phew! Calm at last.

"Could this be the truth behind the mysterious shadow that emerged on Pasio?! But...what is it?"

...!

Is that a Misdreavus?

Awww! You're telling me it was a Pokémon all along?

Not just any ol' Pokémon though...

Oh?

In Paldea, some folks have witnessed a Pokémon called Flutter Mane. It looks a lot like Misdreavus.

Some call it a Paradox Pokémon. There's still a buncha stuff we don't know about 'em, though.

I heard from La Primera that a Paradox Pokémon had appeared on Pasio before.

Who'd have thunk our mysterious shadow would be one, too? Not me, that's for sure!

Isn't this a huge discovery?!

If we reveal the truth, it's bound to be a hot topic!

I guess...

That's why I can't keep filmin' it.

Huh?! WHAT?!

May I ask why?

It's true that Flutter Mane is a rare Pokémon. If I drop a vid about it, it'll go viral for sure...

But there's so many things we don't know about Paradox Pokémon.

If we start sharing stuff without knowin' all the deets, we'd be spreading false info.

And that might end up hurting this li'l pal.

I wanna ask La Primera and the researchers on Pasio for their takes before introducin' it in one of my vids!

Huh... I didn't realize how much you thought this stuff through.

Sorry, gals. Didn't mean for it to go like this after gettin' your help.

No, don't apologize! I understand you perfectly.

I hate endings that leave a bitter taste in one's mouth...

I always hope for a good ending!

Same here!

I think I'm starting to understand what makes you so popular.

Thanks, you two!

Aww, but now we don't have any content for my vid...

Yeah, no one wants a shrug of an ending like, "Welp! Couldn't figure it out after all!"

Actually, I have the perfect idea!

Brrr! It's like a freezer in here!

What's goin' on? It's SO cold all of a sudden!

Look! The temperature's goin' down, down, DOWN!

Whaaaat? That's scary!

I can't stop shivering...

He...he...he...

K-Klara?! Did you get possessed by a ghost or somethin'?

Huh?! Wh-what's that?!

Froslass?!

Hmmm? I guess folks did report seeing feathers...

and the sleeves of her kimono do kinda look like them, huh...

Hot diggity dang! Does that mean it was Froslass all along? Case cracked wide open!

Hehe... Achoo!

Fun fact! The temperature of Froslass's breath is said to be -58 degrees Fahrenheit.

Poor Klara probably caught a cold from the icy temps!

Anywho! The spooky shenanigans were all thanks to this Froslass! And with that, we're signing off!

Ugh... I'm freezing.

Thank you muchly, Klara!

Your script was amaaazing, too, Shauntal!

I'm glad I could be of help!

Now that we're back in the city...

what should I do with this Flutter Mane?

It doesn't seem to want to leave your side, does it?

Maybe it really likes you?

Hmmm... It definitely seems to be gettin' along with Mismagius.

D'ya wanna stick around with me?

Okeydokey! I'll look after you!

Let's get to know each other real good and deepen our bond...

then I'll introduce ya to my viewers! Deal?

It seems Iono's discovered something far more significant than her videos!

True...

She's a proper popular Gym Leader, loved by both people and Pokémon...

I ought to get my act together and better myself to be like her!

By the bysies, Shauntal, have you come up with any super cool ideas for your novel?

Yes, I did! I have the perfect subject, too!

I'm thinking of writing an incredible story about the bond between a streamer who entertains people all over the world...

and her strong and courageous Pokémon!