First, a disastrous thunderstorm. Now, a summer snowstorm. Blanche believes the secret to the chaos lies in the legend of the three great birds. To restore balance to the region, the team leaders must seek out the rampaging pokemon. The trap has been set for the members of Professor Willow's lab, and a sinister stranger knows just how to break the bonds of truth and love.

Today should be the first Starter Pokemon Day since a terrible storm destroyed half of Professor Willow's lab, and Candela isn't going to let a little cold interfere with that. Not that she has a cold. Because she definitely doesn't. (A more lighthearted palate cleanser after the events of Shelter. Shenanigans, but also some real talk. T for occasional language.)

Blanche doesn't startle easily. In fact, Candela accuses them of lacking emotions altogether. But when a deadly storm descends on Professor Willow's lab, Spark surprises Blanche by facing down a tornado to save a stranger's pokémon. Whump and comfort/care, Blanche as genderfluid, no overt shipping (just the magic of friendship!).