ZebraUnicorn's Fantasy Safari

Into the Unown Ch 171.5: Romance Dawn

Author's Note:

This chapter is a "what if" scenario of Nina choosing to take a boat to Pallet Town instead of flying.

The contents of this chapter are non-canon to the main story. Just a fun little side story that I thought up as I was writing.

PS. Just got done writing this a couple of days ago and haven't had a chance to do a thorough edit. So please be patient if you spot any obvious mistakes.

Into the Unown Ch 171 (Regular tier)

Author's Note:

There's also a bonus chapter being released today - Chapter 171.5: Romance Dawn.

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Chapter 171

Both Nina and Kerry sighed as they submerged themselves in the inn’s hot spring, not out of content, but out of disappointment as they allowed the soothing spring water to wash away the day’s weariness.

Their journey into the Cinnabar Volcano was quite fruitless. Nina w...

Into the Unown Ch 175 (Coffee tier)

Author's note:

There will be a bonus chapter being released soon for both tiers - Chapter 171.5: Romance Dawn.

I owe you guys an apology because I originally wanted to release it sooner, but well... I was procrastinating and it only just got finished.

Nothing was missed though. It's essentially just a "What if?" chapter of Nina taking a boat to Pallet Town instead of just flying there and has no relevance to the sto...

Into the Unown Ch 170 (Regular tier)

Chapter 170

They got lost a few times. Since the wild Pokemon conveyed their instructions via vague imagery, and most of the fiery caverns looked much the same to Nina and her companions.

But eventually, they reached it — a natural geothermal spring hidden deep within the volcano.

“Wow…” Nina awed at the powerful geysers bursting violently into the air and clashing against the cavern cei...

Into the Unown Ch 174 (Coffee tier)

Chapter 174

"If I may ask, Professor. How goes the investigation on the Yamaguchi group’s Charizard?"

Professor Oak sighed and looked towards his cousin to the side. "Would you like to take the lead on this, Samson?"

"Sure, but are you sure that we can talk to the kid about this?"

Professor Oak returned with a nod. "If this was any other child then no. But Nina has proven herself ...

Into the Unown Ch 169 (Regular tier)

Chapter 169

“Are you sure you want to do this, Nina?” Kerry asked, voice full of apprehension.

Nina returned her friend’s concern with a confident nod. “Yup, Blaine isn’t at his Gym so I want to cover all my bases before giving up. Besides, didn’t you say you want to catch a Magby?”

Kerry nodded with a blush. Embarrassed at being called out. Nina couldn’t blame her, Magbies were ...

Into the Unown Ch 173 (Coffee tier)

Chapter 173

“Nite~nite~nite~nite~”

“Po~po~po~po~”

Nina couldn’t help the silly grin on her face as she overlooked Nitey giving vocal lessons to Poppy. 

The Primarina line, as their name suggested, were natural born performers. And while a Popplio needed to Evolve into a Brionne before their vocal chords became developed enough to sing a full song, it didn’t hurt to ...

Into the Unown Ch 168 (Regular tier)

Chapter 168

“I can’t believe so much happened while I was asleep,” said the pale-faced Kerry.

“Wow, you must have been really conked out if you didn’t even hear the alarm.” Nina said in return. “How are you feeling now? Can you eat?”

Nina had ordered all the most expensive items on the ship’s menu along with a buffet of sweets for Nitey. There was no need to worry about not bei...

Into the Unown Ch 172 (Coffee tier)

Chapter 172

As part of their commendation for taking down the Yamaguchi Group and Team Rocket, Lilian and her crew were allowed to make any one request from the Pokemon League and they would do their best to fulfill it. Even auxiliary members like Kerry.

Although, after consulting with the matriarchs of her clan, the nurse apprentice had actually abstained from any rewards and commendation. In fact, the Joy ...

Into the Unown Ch 167 (Regular tier)

Chapter 167

“I AM THE KING OF THE WORLDDDD!!!”

Nina was at the bow of the S.S. Anne, Brucey embracing her from behind with his wings and acting as her partner.

All around her, there were fellow passengers passing by, snickering at the silly girl. While Espy was watching at a distance, face under her paws and blushing in embarrassment at her human’s idiocy.

Besides the Espeon w...

Into the Unown Ch 171 (Coffee tier)

Chapter 171

Both Nina and Kerry sighed as they submerged themselves in the inn’s hot spring, not out of content, but out of disappointment as they allowed the soothing spring water to wash away the day’s weariness.

Their journey into the Cinnabar Volcano was quite fruitless. Nina was nowhere close to unravelling the mysteries of Mew’s Gem and she didn’t even get a Gym Badge for her troubles. While Ke...

Into the Unown Ch 166 (Regular tier)

Chapter 166

“Are you sure about this, Kerr?” Nina asked. “Most people leave their home Gyms for last.” Even Nina wasn’t an exception to this.

The girl had deliberately flown all the way to Vermilion City during her break just to cheer for her friend who was about to undertake her first ever Gym challenge. That and the fact that they needed to rendezvous to set out on their journey together anyway.<...

Into the Unown Ch 170 (Coffee tier)

Chapter 170

They got lost a few times. Since the wild Pokemon conveyed their instructions via vague imagery, and most of the fiery caverns looked much the same to Nina and her companions.

But eventually, they reached it — a natural geothermal spring hidden deep within the volcano.

“Wow…” Nina awed at the powerful geysers bursting violently into the air and clashing against the cavern cei...

Into the Unown Ch 165 (Regular tier)

Chapter 165

Nina sighed. “Espy, it’s not nice to call people names like that…” But what was next depended on Forrest, which ended up being a Kabutops. So Nina called Espy to come back and sent out Brucey instead.

Gastly wasn’t much of a battler but Brucey would hate being left out of a Star battle. Not to mention, Nina wanted her Golbat to get as much experience as possible anyway. The fact that he...

Into the Unown Ch 169 (Coffee tier)

Chapter 169

“Are you sure you want to do this, Nina?” Kerry asked, voice full of apprehension.

Nina returned her friend’s concern with a confident nod. “Yup, Blaine isn’t at his Gym so I want to cover all my bases before giving up. Besides, didn’t you say you want to catch a Magby?”

Kerry nodded with a blush. Embarrassed at being called out. Nina couldn’t blame her, Magbies were ...

Into the Unown Ch 164 (Regular tier)

Chapter 164

Nina's next pick was Sir Clodington, who came out fuming with rage, the Dragon Scale buried under the skin of his forehead gleaming a subtle iridescent light. The loyal knight cried in his usual baritone voice, eager to avenge Nitey, the subject of his devotion. 

The Clodsire swam through the water with the ease and grace of a majestic whale. Despite lacking the Water Typing like his cousins...

Into the Unown Ch 168 (Coffee tier)

Author's Note:

After a month of procrastination, I finally finished writing Chapter 200 alongside a very lengthy Chapter 201.

It was originally supposed to be a 0.5 bonus chapter just like what I did with Ch 100 previously. But I got ahead of myself and wrote too much. The chapter was also a bit too story relevant as well.

Anyways, I'm gonna have to go in and do some heavy editing some other day just to balance ever...

Into the Unown Ch 163 (Regular tier)

Author's Note:

After a month of procrastination, I finally finished writing Chapter 200 alongside a very lengthy Chapter 201.

It was originally supposed to be a 0.5 bonus chapter just like what I did with Ch 100 previously. But I got ahead of myself and wrote too much. The chapter was also a bit too story relevant as well.

Anyways, I'm gonna have to go in and do some heavy editing some other day just to balance ever...

Into the Unown Ch 167 (Coffee tier)

Author's Note:

Winners of the poll are Monday, Thursday and Saturday. So that'll be the new release schedule from now on.

Thanks to everyone who voted.

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Chapter 167

“I AM THE KING OF THE WORLDDDD!!!”

Nina was at the bow of the S.S. Anne, Brucey embracing her from behind with his wings and acting as her partner.

All around her, there were fellow passen...

Into the Unown Ch 162 (Regular tier)

Author's Note:

Winners of the poll are Monday, Thursday and Saturday.

So that'll be the new release schedule from now on. Thank you to everyone who voted.

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Chapter 162

Nina gently reached out to caress the withered hand laying atop the yellowed futon, feeling nothing but skin and bones in her grasp.

The girl sighed, breathing in the distinct smell of wax and kerosene ...

Into the Unown Ch 166 (Coffee tier)

Chapter 166

“Are you sure about this, Kerr?” Nina asked. “Most people leave their home Gyms for last.” Even Nina wasn’t an exception to this.

The girl had deliberately flown all the way to Vermilion City during her break just to cheer for her friend who was about to undertake her first ever Gym challenge. That and the fact that they needed to rendezvous to set out on their journey together anyway.<...

Into the Unown Ch 161 (Regular tier)

Author's Note:

As I am setting up this post, it seems that the poll on the release schedule is trending towards Monday, Thursday and Saturday.

Hence there will be a new chapter as soon as tomorrow (Monday)

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Chapter 161

Nina shut her eyes and allowed the misty rain to wash over her, revelling in the sound of the whistling winds.

“Kukuku…” To her side, Brucey laughed in ...

Vote on Future Release Schedule

Pick Only 3 Options!

Wednesday is a no go for me personally. Hence why that isn't an option.

I'm usually so busy on Wednesdays that I can barely keep my head above water.

Reminder that going forwards we'll be slowing down and doing 2-3 chapter releases per week for Part Three.

Again, Pick Only 3 Options! Top 3 choices will be the schedule going forward.

Into the Unown Ch 161-165 (Coffee tier)

Author's note:

I'm back from vacation!

And recovering from jetlag, probably the worse I've dealt with in all my life. Your body really just starts to fail once you hit your 30s so enjoy your youth while you still got it, folks.

Anyways, I may or may not write up a travel blog as I promised previously. But I'll need to get through my photos and see how many of them are actually usable first. Don't wanna accidentally ...

Into the Unown Side Story - Homecoming (Unlocked)

Author's Note:

I am back from vacation!

And the only thing in my mind is how I can make the time to play Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. I have heard nothing but good things and was even tempted to pull the trigger on a Steam Deck just so that I could play during my trip.

Anyways, this is the last of the side stories. The next release will be chapter 161 of the main story on Sunday.

I think, for...

Into the Unown Side Story - What is the Cost of Forgiveness? (Unlocked)

Author's note:

Unlocking this early because I'm about to get on a long flight. Advance chapter for Coffee Tier will be coming at the regular time.

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Leanette felt a gnawing sensation in her bones as they came up to the Silver Mountain Daycare, her shoulders stiffening in spite of herself.

“When was the last time that I came back, I wonder…” Leanette’s childhood home loo...

Into the Unown Side Story - Flowers and Reverie (Unlocked)

Author's note:

I'm really bad with chapter names. Seriously, how does everyone else do it?

Edit: Sorry for being slightly late with the unlock. I lost track of time.

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“Mghh…”

Nina released her stretch, awakening in a monochrome world; black skies and grey forest. The only sense of vibrancy being the field of flowers surrounding her with their colorful petals and lifeless st...

Into the Unown Side Story - A Dance with Dragons (unlocked)

Author's Note:

The title is a Game of Thrones reference. Seriously, when is that last book coming out, George?

Also, I am unlocking this early because I have a moment to spare right now.

In fact, I just got out of the onsen and am currently regretting life for eating so much of the free ice cream provided by the inn. Now I know how Nitey feels...

For the Coffee tier members, you guys's advance post will come o...

Into the Unown Side Story - Sleepover

Author's note:

I am going on vacation this week. But I've gone ahead and scheduled all the chapter beforehand, so there won't be any interruptions.

Next side stories are going to come out on the following dates;

Fri (23rd)

Sun (25th)

Tues (27th) - this will also be the day that I'll be returning home.

As usual, the Coffee tier members get an advanced release on those days.

And I'll unlock th...

Apocalypse Gourmand (Beta) - Test Ch 01: Ash Beetle — Hotpot

Author's note:

Yes, you are seeing this correctly. This original story is free to everyone, including the free members.

The only thing I ask is that you provide me with some feedback on this story. I need to know if this is an idea worth pursuing or not.

And no need to be all eloquent either. You can just say that it sucks...