Fourth Transmutation [Video/Action for Route 32] (EDITED because Malia's an idiot.)
[This be Ed. This be Katara.
Ed's continuing to train Rain, his Wartortle, so she can catch up to the rest of his Pokemon's levels. The camera looks like it's up in a really high place. That's because Aurum is filming without his trainer's knowledge as he is so apt to do, and he's hiding in a nearby tree to get a good view.
Rain manages to KO a Ratatta, and she runs back over to Ed.]
Great job! I think you deserve a break, huh?
Wartortle!! War, tortle war!
I'll take that as a yes.
[He pats his worn out Pokemon on the head and digs out some berries for Rain to munch on while looking around for Aurum.]
Hey, Aurum, get over here!!
[ Katara has been looking for you, Ed. It's time she talk to you about her travel plans, though she'd not totally keen on them it's something she needs to do. Kishi is with her from her own training, Nari riding on her head. Katara smiles at the Pokemon and Ed as she approaches. ]
Working hard, huh, guys?
Yeah. I've gotta get Rain up to par with everyone else. She's doin' pretty good.
Tortle!! [Have a high fave, Katara.]
[ Everyone is pretty happy for her. Katara laughs a little but returns the high five. ] Nice work then, Rain. I'm sure you'll catch up in no time. [ Her expression shifts then, smile calming down, then she looks at Ed. ]
Actually, Ed... I need to talk to you.
What about? You still planning on going solo? [He quirks an eyebrow. Meanwhile, Rain senses serious business times, and takes her berries to look for that pesky Pikachu.]
Yeah. I'm thinking that I'll leave in the next few days, after you three get your gym badges here. I want to at least cheer everyone on before I go. [ Kishi takes her cue too, following Rain. Nari sure won't mind seeing her boy toy again either.
Katara glances off sideways. Next bit is said a bit offhandedly. ] You three have a lot of catching up to do, you and Winry especially.
[There's some secret agent stuff going on behind Ed and Katara. Aurum hangs out of the tree for a second to show everyone where he is, and with it, the camera goes upside down. He immediately assumes his position to keep recording, looking down at everyone else with a little finger to his mouth so everyone stays quiet. He has an evil grin on his face. Rain just looks a little uncomfortable with the whole thing. Meanwhile...]
What do you mean me and Winry? It's Al I really need to catch up with. We haven't had much of a chance to talk about what's going on back home.
[ Kishi and Nari spot him easily and immediately catch on. Nari scrambles up the tree to join him from the safety of the perch, but Kishi just settles next to the tree silently, amused. ]
[ Another sideways glance, casual, then she frowns at you. ] Yeah, but you and Winry are... you know... Haven't you told her yet?
[Aurum gives Nari a cheeky grin, then focuses back on his work.]
Told her...what? [Ed's totally lost. Aurum on the other hand is biting his lip because he has a pretty good idea about what Katara's talking about...]
Oh come on, Ed. You guys are so obvious that even Aang wouldn't be able to miss it. Everyone around you can tell. [ Why do you think I'm walking away to give you guys space? Nevermind that that's only part of the reason. Trolling makes me feel better RN. ]
[Wait what the-?! ED WAS NOT EXPECTING THAT!
SHUT UP!!
What's the matter, Ed? I think it's sweet! Childhood sweethearts, that's adorable!
We weren't childhood sweethearts. She's my mechanic.
[Since Ed doesn't exactly remember the time he and Al fought over over who would marry Winry, it doesn't count.]
Uh huh... Is "mechanic" a codeword for girlfriend now?
NO! IT'S NOT! You're worse than Hughes ever was!!
Just promise me the kids will call me Aunt Kat. Aunt Katara has a really nice ring already, though.
CUT IT OUT!!! Like hell any of my kids would want to be around you anyway!!
What?!
Like you'd be the only one to get a say so. They'll be half Winry's too! And what's that supposed to even mean?! Are you worried they'll take after your SHORT temper?
YOU DON'T KNOW THAT! I COULD FIND ANOTHER GIRL!! AT LEAST I'M NOT AN OVER-CONTROLLING BRAT WHO GETS JEALOUS OVER EVERYTHING!!!
Why are you getting so defensive about it? Winry is amazing! And who else is gonna put up with your foul temper anyway?? Maybe SHE'S the one that should find someone else!
Who's jealous?! I could get a boyfriend if I wanted!
Like anyone else would want to marry that automail freak! [Ed snorts.] Yeah, right. Maybe my Pikachu might want to date you.
[ Gets that twitch that she got right before she blew the hell up at Sokka-- signifies the coming explosion. DUCK FOR COVER ICEBURGS. ]
You're absolutely unbelievable! You just assume that because she's passionate about her hobby that she's some kind of freak-- plenty of people think that kind of dedication is admirable! Someone else is going to take her right from under your nose if you don't stop living in denial, Ed! And I've had admirers! [ PRIDE HAS BEEN SEVERELY INJURED AND INFRINGED UPON. DEFENSE MODE. ]
Everyone around you can see how much you and Winry LIKE each other, you're not fooling anyone but yourself! [ Purposely trying to tower over him now, POKING YOU IN THE CHEST ED. ]
And LET ME TELL YOU SOMETHING ELSE: You should stop assuming that you know what everyone else likes and start worrying about YOU!
[Ed just stands there. With the way the camera is angled, you can't really see his face, but if you could, it would be a mixed look of being absolutely stunned, a little frightened, and annoyed. It takes him a while to answer.]
.... Fine. But don't go ahead of me and tell Winry anything.
[ YEAH THAT'S RIGHT. YOU HAVEN'T -SEEN- THE EXTENT OF MY TEMPER YET. CLEARLY IZUMI TAUGHT YOU NOTHING OF PISSING OFF WOMEN. ]
That's what I thought.
[It's at this moment that Aurum can't contain it anymore, and he bursts out of the tree, landing and pointing to the Pokegear. Ed whips around and his face quickly turns from that of alarm to rage.]
I'M GOING TO KI-
[And the feed ends.]
Ed's continuing to train Rain, his Wartortle, so she can catch up to the rest of his Pokemon's levels. The camera looks like it's up in a really high place. That's because Aurum is filming without his trainer's knowledge as he is so apt to do, and he's hiding in a nearby tree to get a good view.
Rain manages to KO a Ratatta, and she runs back over to Ed.]
Great job! I think you deserve a break, huh?
Wartortle!! War, tortle war!
I'll take that as a yes.
[He pats his worn out Pokemon on the head and digs out some berries for Rain to munch on while looking around for Aurum.]
Hey, Aurum, get over here!!
[ Katara has been looking for you, Ed. It's time she talk to you about her travel plans, though she'd not totally keen on them it's something she needs to do. Kishi is with her from her own training, Nari riding on her head. Katara smiles at the Pokemon and Ed as she approaches. ]
Working hard, huh, guys?
Yeah. I've gotta get Rain up to par with everyone else. She's doin' pretty good.
Tortle!! [Have a high fave, Katara.]
[ Everyone is pretty happy for her. Katara laughs a little but returns the high five. ] Nice work then, Rain. I'm sure you'll catch up in no time. [ Her expression shifts then, smile calming down, then she looks at Ed. ]
Actually, Ed... I need to talk to you.
What about? You still planning on going solo? [He quirks an eyebrow. Meanwhile, Rain senses serious business times, and takes her berries to look for that pesky Pikachu.]
Yeah. I'm thinking that I'll leave in the next few days, after you three get your gym badges here. I want to at least cheer everyone on before I go. [ Kishi takes her cue too, following Rain. Nari sure won't mind seeing her boy toy again either.
Katara glances off sideways. Next bit is said a bit offhandedly. ] You three have a lot of catching up to do, you and Winry especially.
[There's some secret agent stuff going on behind Ed and Katara. Aurum hangs out of the tree for a second to show everyone where he is, and with it, the camera goes upside down. He immediately assumes his position to keep recording, looking down at everyone else with a little finger to his mouth so everyone stays quiet. He has an evil grin on his face. Rain just looks a little uncomfortable with the whole thing. Meanwhile...]
What do you mean me and Winry? It's Al I really need to catch up with. We haven't had much of a chance to talk about what's going on back home.
[ Kishi and Nari spot him easily and immediately catch on. Nari scrambles up the tree to join him from the safety of the perch, but Kishi just settles next to the tree silently, amused. ]
[ Another sideways glance, casual, then she frowns at you. ] Yeah, but you and Winry are... you know... Haven't you told her yet?
[Aurum gives Nari a cheeky grin, then focuses back on his work.]
Told her...what? [Ed's totally lost. Aurum on the other hand is biting his lip because he has a pretty good idea about what Katara's talking about...]
Oh come on, Ed. You guys are so obvious that even Aang wouldn't be able to miss it. Everyone around you can tell. [ Why do you think I'm walking away to give you guys space? Nevermind that that's only part of the reason. Trolling makes me feel better RN. ]
[Wait what the-?! ED WAS NOT EXPECTING THAT!
SHUT UP!!
What's the matter, Ed? I think it's sweet! Childhood sweethearts, that's adorable!
We weren't childhood sweethearts. She's my mechanic.
[Since Ed doesn't exactly remember the time he and Al fought over over who would marry Winry, it doesn't count.]
Uh huh... Is "mechanic" a codeword for girlfriend now?
NO! IT'S NOT! You're worse than Hughes ever was!!
Just promise me the kids will call me Aunt Kat. Aunt Katara has a really nice ring already, though.
CUT IT OUT!!! Like hell any of my kids would want to be around you anyway!!
What?!
Like you'd be the only one to get a say so. They'll be half Winry's too! And what's that supposed to even mean?! Are you worried they'll take after your SHORT temper?
YOU DON'T KNOW THAT! I COULD FIND ANOTHER GIRL!! AT LEAST I'M NOT AN OVER-CONTROLLING BRAT WHO GETS JEALOUS OVER EVERYTHING!!!
Why are you getting so defensive about it? Winry is amazing! And who else is gonna put up with your foul temper anyway?? Maybe SHE'S the one that should find someone else!
Who's jealous?! I could get a boyfriend if I wanted!
Like anyone else would want to marry that automail freak! [Ed snorts.] Yeah, right. Maybe my Pikachu might want to date you.
[ Gets that twitch that she got right before she blew the hell up at Sokka-- signifies the coming explosion. DUCK FOR COVER ICEBURGS. ]
You're absolutely unbelievable! You just assume that because she's passionate about her hobby that she's some kind of freak-- plenty of people think that kind of dedication is admirable! Someone else is going to take her right from under your nose if you don't stop living in denial, Ed! And I've had admirers! [ PRIDE HAS BEEN SEVERELY INJURED AND INFRINGED UPON. DEFENSE MODE. ]
Everyone around you can see how much you and Winry LIKE each other, you're not fooling anyone but yourself! [ Purposely trying to tower over him now, POKING YOU IN THE CHEST ED. ]
And LET ME TELL YOU SOMETHING ELSE: You should stop assuming that you know what everyone else likes and start worrying about YOU!
[Ed just stands there. With the way the camera is angled, you can't really see his face, but if you could, it would be a mixed look of being absolutely stunned, a little frightened, and annoyed. It takes him a while to answer.]
.... Fine. But don't go ahead of me and tell Winry anything.
[ YEAH THAT'S RIGHT. YOU HAVEN'T -SEEN- THE EXTENT OF MY TEMPER YET. CLEARLY IZUMI TAUGHT YOU NOTHING OF PISSING OFF WOMEN. ]
That's what I thought.
[It's at this moment that Aurum can't contain it anymore, and he bursts out of the tree, landing and pointing to the Pokegear. Ed whips around and his face quickly turns from that of alarm to rage.]
I'M GOING TO KI-
[And the feed ends.]