It's tough being on your own in the nation of Caelum when you're a child. You have to fend for yourself in an unforgiving world of pirates, moral-less thieves and murderers, and airborne islands that spell death the moment you fall off one of them. It's even tougher being somebody who everyone and their aunt wants to either kill or capture for a prize, all because you can, to put it simply and literally, "make magic happen." But do you know what's even tougher than all of that? Being both of those along with having no memory of any of it along with every last shred of your past, even your last name. So my name is Loto, and welcome to my world. [This story takes place in the world of The Isles of Gracidea by Cora-chan but can be read independently from the aforementioned story] •1rst place winner of the 2019 Pokémon Watties Miscellaneous Category and winner of the "Best Supporting Character" and "Best Platonic Relationship" Special Awards •I don't own the images and music tracks used for this story's chapters

In a world full of floating islands, sky pirates, exiled magicians, and Pokémon, peace is difficult to maintain. Shaymin, kind Pokémon who'd guided travelers once man learned how to fly, were hunted to extinction for their Gracideas: magical flowers said to bring grand fortune. Since their disappearance, everything in Caelum has begun to fall apart. With natural disasters destroying the land, powerful criminals seeking revenge on the innocent, and countries preparing to go war, hope is all but lost. Runaway pirate August Gold has done the unthinkable and stolen the last known Shaymin from the infamously vicious Captain Calico. In an attempt to become wealthy quickly, August will accidentally uncover the mystery behind the isles' destruction. After all, one doesn't escape the life of magic and piracy that easily. ------------------------------------------------------- ✩ Pokémon Watty Awards 2019 ✩ -1st Place in the Adventure category -Most Polished Prose -Best Depiction of Setting -Pushing Boundaries

Come explore the world of Caelum in greater detail and learn more about The Isles is Gracideas' magic, lore, and islands.