Steel and dark? Not bad at all. Steelix and Umbreon are some of my favorites. Personally, I prefer ghost-type pokemon. Well, the ones that won't mindrape you or steal your soul.

Normally, I think the whole "pokemon saying their own name" thing is stupid but somehow you make it work really well.

This is a very intriguing story.

Also, the friendship and understanding between Piplup and Mason is fantastic.

Especially considering Piplup is unintelligible.

Keep up the great work.

Oh come on! Mason can literally see the pokemon. TELL US WHAT IT IS.

also that chapter resonated with me thanks

As long as we get to find out who the mystery pokemon is, Im fine!

Sorry for disappearing for awhile. It's worth supporting a gem of an author such as you. But once again, even after being apart from the story for so long you easily recaptured my attention with your heart warming and cryptic writing. I personally didn't see a mistake but the dream sequence was pretty cool.

Much longer than usual for you, and I quite enjoyed it! To borrow from your lexicon, the prose is a little janky at times, but I like it a lot. It has a lot of character progression coming to a head, which is also good to see. I can't wait for the next chapter, because I have no idea where you're going from here!

Enjoying it! Light tone, bite-sized updates feel a bit like a 4-koma, but you've got a 'lurking darkness' vibe going on in the background that adds some spice.

It was a little fast, but I liked it! When do we find out what the red eyed pokemon is?

A very short chapter, but the dream sequence at the end was really fascinating. The narrator clearly knows more than us about how he got here, at least in my opinion.

Also, the 'friend' on the island will eventually drive me crazy. I want to know what it is!

sooo short a chapter, but its not bad! Pleas epost the next chapter soon!

I really, really enjoyed this chapter. I'm bad at leaving reviews like yours- but I'll give it a go?
You absolutely NAILED the first person narrative style. Mason has a distinct personality and even some emotional baggage to deal with (which is always interesting), and I can actually visuallise him getting along with a person with the personality of that Piplup.
On that note, that Piplup is a really neat character in terms of Pokemon fanfiction. Nothing about training, battling, or any sort of 'dehumanization' that sometimes makes clearly intelligent creatures act like beasts. You write Piplup like a human, and it works!
Finally, your writing style is very clear and concise. You don't mince words or spend hours describing things- but at the same time, it's very stream of consciousness. Things go on tangents because Mason spaces out to narrate for us, and Piplup REACTS to the passage of time while he's thinking about it!
Please, give me more. I really enjoy this story!

The introduction of a conflict! Or something. I like it. I wonder what kind of Pokemon it is? The characterization is great in the chapter, btw.

Your writing is super brief, honestly. You write a few sentences to deliver a point, move on, and let a lot of it go to our imagination. I want longer chapters though!

I don't usually see the main character named AFTER the introduction, but it works here. Hell, I doubt the name actually matters. I liked this chapter, too, because Piplup sass and friendly banter.