Pokèmon: Shoto Chronicles (Closed, started)

[Brad Shepard]

Hello all, Brad Shepard here, This will be a Pokemon RP, if you could not tell by the title.

We will be in a new region, Shoto, a region that has all gens of Pokemon roaming around, like the Orre region did with the first 2 gens.

There will be a max of 6 new trainers for this RP, with myself and one reserved spot, so we have 4 current spots open at this time.

Oh, the story? Right... hold on.

Spoiler: Story

A cool summers wind blew though the Shoto region on this day. Little did anyone know this day would be the start of six new Trainers that would cause such a ripple though the whole world where they would always be remembered, though the folds of time and space.

The Shoto Region is rather large, not many water routes, but large nonetheless, with many Pokemon throughout the land, including rare Pokemon known as starters in other regions, roamed the wilds of this great land. For this reason, when new trainers started there journey, they did not get theses starters, they caught there first Pokemon themselves, this makes the bonds between first Pokemon and Trainer all the more special, the people of Shoto believe.

Shoto has many big cities, as well as many small towns, some of the most well known are Topaz town, a small town surrounded by thick tan colored trees, thus the name Quartz Town. Sandstone City, A large city with many people, and many city dwelling pokemon, like Meowths and Snubbull, once trainer owned pokemon, mainly as pets, have broken free and have populated the streets. Both of these cities are on the southern edge of Shoto, and they have one thing in common, they connect to the famous Quartz town, home of Prof. Maple, this regions professor of Pokemon, his specialty is on Legendary Pokemon, but this does not put him above helping new trainers with there quests on what these young men and women chose to do, mainly becoming Champion, a contest coordinator, or giving them a PokeDex and having them collect data for him, seeing as how every Pokemon is different, New data needs to be added all the time, and young Trainers with this Pokedex based off of the Unova PokeDex, can help expand the Pokemon World.

There is also a enemy organization known only as Omega, they are a very mysterious group with unknown goals to the public, only the authorities know what they are trying to do, but rumor has it they have been keeping an eye on Prof. Maple, maybe for his research on Legendary Pokemon?

Shoto believes that children should still be able to live there childhoods, so new Trainers start there quests between the ages of 16 and 18, this would help them know the world better and be better equipped to survive being in the wilds.

This will be a original story unique to us all, young Trainers. There will be a few rules.

Rule 1: Catching: We would catch Pokemon like we do in game or in anime, these Pokemon are your characters, you're story around them, either befrend them or catch them via battle, its your choice.

Rule 2: this is part of rule 1, but if you want to catch a Pokemon, Please PM me or Z of the Na'vi, my friend with the reserved spot and my 2nd in command.

Rule 3: Evolve when it makes sense.

Rule 4: Don't be OP: be logical with your move sets, the Pokemon you catch, ect.

Rule 5: when picking your first Pokemon, No Pseudo legendary Pokemon, no legendary Pokemon, and no starters.

Rule 6: when battling another player, make sure to make it fun, but dont be OP, so refer to rule 4

Rule 7, and this is the most important one here.: Have fun!

Here is the character sheet.

Spoiler: CS

Name:

Age: (Between 16 and 18)

Appearance:

Bio:

Starting Pokemon:

Describe your pokemon, mindset, personality, ect:

Starting Town: (Either Quartz town, Sandstone City, or Topaz town):

I plan for this to be a fun RP, and I hope you all have fun too, PM me with any questions, and I look forward to traveling the Shoto region with all of you.

 

[Brad Shepard]

Name: Brad Shepard

Age: 17

Appearance: Brown hair, green eyes, about 6 foot even, and a pic to show the clothing

Spoiler

Bio: Brad has lived in Quartz Town for all his life, both his parents worked with Prof. Maple for as long as he could remember, but at the age of 16, the Shepard family moved to Topaz town, due to Brad's mom finding evidence of a legendary Pokemon either living, or once living there. During his very first day in the new town Brad has found his first Pokemon after going into the back yard and seeing a electric Pokemon chewing on the power lines, so with a quick throw of a net ball his dad had given him, Joltick was caught. And less then a year later, Brad and his Joltik, Lighting chose it was time to go on there journey into Shoto, they hoped to meet many people and make many friends, Pokemon and human alike.

Starting Pokemon: Joltik Named Lightning

Describe your pokemon, mindset, personality, ect: Joltik is a gentle natured Electric bug type pokemon, He is quite friendley and is willing to help his friends. his known moves are Electro ball, Electo web, Bug bite, and String shot.

Starting Town: (Either Quartz town, Sandstone City, or Topaz town): Topaz Town

 

[Jack and Calumon]

Spoiler: SO YOU WANNA BE A MASTER?!

Name: Jack Nicholls

Age: 16

Appearance: Mid length Brown Hair, Black trilby, Black waistcoat, black trousers and White shirt joined by Black shoes. Wears a necklace nearly all the time.

Bio: His confidence wavers wildly depending on the crowd. The larger it is, the less he is, but the more alone he is, the more confident he becomes. Wants his Pokemon to fight to become strong, rather than pets, and got bullied for it, called a selfish thug. Wants to leave town as soon as he can.

Starting Pokemon: Meowth

Describe your pokemon, mindset, personality, etc: A four legged Meowth, always on four legs. It's mindset is loyal to Jack but is fierce around strangers and often makes himself out bigger than she is. Goes by the nickname Liara, after Jack's first girlfriend.

Starting Town: Sandstone City

What? I'm allowed to like Pokémon too.

Calumon: But you like me more, right?

 

[Brad Shepard]

Spoiler: SO YOU WANNA BE A MASTER?!

Name: Jack Nicholls

Age: 16

Appearance: Mid length Brown Hair

Bio: His confidence wavers wildly depending on the crowd. The larger it is, the less he is, but the more alone he is, the more confident he becomes. Wants his Pokemon to fight to become strong, rather than pets, and got bullied for it, called a selfish thug. Wants to leave town as soon as he can.

Starting Pokemon: Meowth

Describe your pokemon, mindset, personality, etc: A four legged Meowth, always on four legs. It's mindset is loyal to Jack but is fierce around strangers and often makes himself out bigger than she is. Goes by the nickname Liara, after Jack's first girlfriend.

Starting Town: Sandstone City

What? I'm allowed to like Pokémon too.

Calumon: But you like me more, right?

Didn't expect Meowth for your first Jack, but either way, your in.

 

[Z of the Na'vi]

Spoiler: Character Sheet

Name:
Dennis Menov

Age:
17 years old.

Appearance:

Five feet, ten inches in height, around 170 pounds in weight. Fairly built for his age, but his eating habits are beginning to catch up with his waistline, if you know what I mean.

Possesses sandy/dirty blonde hair, nearly brown by comparison to other people. Has a strange complexion where his skin is rather pale and cannot achieve a tan very easily. Hazy blue eyes are also present.

Wearing a faded orange T-shirt with a strange, dark blue strap from the shoulder to the hip. Carpenter jeans are what Dennis chooses to wear on a day to day basis, complete with many pockets. Wears black Converse sneakers to exemplify his urban lifestyle.

Bio:
Living the life of a factory worker's son, Dennis Menov chooses to try to be as openly friendly and outgoing as possible to avoid the personality of his father. Being that his Dad doesn't spend much time around him, as he is always working, Dennis often ventures into the forgotten parts of the city to see just what kind of people he can meet. While this may seem like a foolhardy and naive attempt for adventure, it has yet to let Dennis down.

On a typically normal Wednesday afternoon, Dennis was once again exploring the city he had explored a thousand times over, this time a strange purplish gunk caught his eye in a storm drain not far from the main street of Sandstone City. This slime turned out to be a Pokemon, a Grimer, whom had been injured and abandoned due to his appearance and lack of fighting ability. Feeling sorry for the Grimer, Dennis decided to adopt the Pokemon for himself, despite what kind of trouble it might bring. His father was always busy, what would he care if he kept a Pokemon as a pet.

Naming the Grimer "Gorb," Dennis sought to see what kind of true power the Poison-type Pokemon held within itself, and day after day, the two became stronger. 4 months have passed since the two met, and now Dennis and Gorb are now inseparable. Continuing to hide the Grimer from his workaholic father, Dennis often brings the purple ooze with him on his exploration trips into the city, teaching him everything he knows about life in the big city. Gorb listens intently to whatever Dennis has to say, his melted features often keeping an excited smile as he slid alongside his partner, often pleased that no Pokeball was needed.

Hearing tales of Professor Maple and the kind of studies he tells about on the radio, Dennis and Gorb carefully begin to plan a trip to visit the professor in greater knowledge of Pokemon, and the large amount of power they possess. The life of a factory worker was never what Dennis wanted, and Gorb could tell he wanted more. With the two of them side by side, Gorb knew that they would be capable of achieving great things, no matter where the Shoto wind will take them.

Starting Pokemon:
Grimer (Gorb)

Describe your pokemon, mindset, personality, ect:
Gorb is a rather inquisitive Grimer. After being found by Dennis and taken under his wing, Gorb remains curious about the world around him, as well as what it takes to be strong in a world that rejects his appearance. His bubbling and rather toxic surface to his body often shun other people away, as well as the odor of putrid milk, but Dennis seems to not mind, so Gorb remains pleased with the companionship.

Often choosing to slide along the ground rather than ride around cramped in a Pokeball, Gorb takes in the world for it's beauty just as Dennis does. Looking similar to any other Grimer, Gorb stays close to wherever Dennis lies, wishing to not remain abandoned once again.

A rather friendly Pokemon, Grimer tries his best to make himself presentable in the eyes of whoever sees him. So far, poor Gorb hasn't had all that much luck. Still, he remains optimistic in his travels with Dennis.

Starting Town:
Sandstone City

 

[Brad Shepard]

Spoiler: Character Sheet

Name:
Dennis Menov

Age:
17 years old.

Appearance:

Five feet, ten inches in height, around 170 pounds in weight. Fairly built for his age, but his eating habits are beginning to catch up with his waistline, if you know what I mean.

Possesses sandy/dirty blonde hair, nearly brown by comparison to other people. Has a strange complexion where his skin is rather pale and cannot achieve a tan very easily. Hazy blue eyes are also present.

Wearing a faded orange T-shirt with a strange, dark blue strap from the shoulder to the hip. Carpenter jeans are what Dennis chooses to wear on a day to day basis, complete with many pockets. Wears black Converse sneakers to exemplify his urban lifestyle.

Bio:
Living the life of a factory worker's son, Dennis Menov chooses to try to be as openly friendly and outgoing as possible to avoid the personality of his father. Being that his Dad doesn't spend much time around him, as he is always working, Dennis often ventures into the forgotten parts of the city to see just what kind of people he can meet. While this may seem like a foolhardy and naive attempt for adventure, it has yet to let Dennis down.

On a typically normal Wednesday afternoon, Dennis was once again exploring the city he had explored a thousand times over, this time a strange purplish gunk caught his eye in a storm drain not far from the main street of Sandstone City. This slime turned out to be a Pokemon, a Grimer, whom had been injured and abandoned due to his appearance and lack of fighting ability. Feeling sorry for the Grimer, Dennis decided to adopt the Pokemon for himself, despite what kind of trouble it might bring. His father was always busy, what would he care if he kept a Pokemon as a pet.

Naming the Grimer "Gorb," Dennis sought to see what kind of true power the Poison-type Pokemon held within itself, and day after day, the two became stronger. 4 months have passed since the two met, and now Dennis and Gorb are now inseparable. Continuing to hide the Grimer from his workaholic father, Dennis often brings the purple ooze with him on his exploration trips into the city, teaching him everything he knows about life in the big city. Gorb listens intently to whatever Dennis has to say, his melted features often keeping an excited smile as he slid alongside his partner, often pleased that no Pokeball was needed.

Hearing tales of Professor Maple and the kind of studies he tells about on the radio, Dennis and Gorb carefully begin to plan a trip to visit the professor in greater knowledge of Pokemon, and the large amount of power they possess. The life of a factory worker was never what Dennis wanted, and Gorb could tell he wanted more. With the two of them side by side, Gorb knew that they would be capable of achieving great things, no matter where the Shoto wind took them.

Starting Pokemon:
Grimer (Gorb)

Describe your pokemon, mindset, personality, ect:
Gorb is a rather inquisitive Grimer. After being found by Dennis and taken under his wing, Gorb remains curious about the world around him, as well as what it takes to be strong in a world that rejects his appearance. His bubbling and rather toxic surface to his body often shun other people away, as well as the odor of putrid milk, but Dennis seems to not mind, so Gorb remains pleased with the companionship.

Often choosing to slide along the ground rather than ride around cramped in a Pokeball, Gorb takes in the world for it's beauty just as Dennis does. Looking similar to any other Grimer, Gorb stays close to wherever Dennis lies, wishing to not remain abandoned once again.

A rather friendly Pokemon, Grimer tries his best to make himself presentable in the eyes of whoever sees him. So far, poor Gorb hasn't had all that much luck. Still, he remains optimistic in his travels with Dennis.

Starting Town:
Sandstone City

Gorb and you are approved Z.

 

[Z of the Na'vi]

Gorb and you are approved Z.

Excellent. I look forward to seeing how this all plays out.

 

[axle 19]

I would like to throw my proverbial hat into the ring if possible.

Spoiler: Character Sheet

Name: Raven Wallis

Age: 18

Appearance: Raven stands five seven and is 165 pounds. He has short black, spiky hair and moderately tanned skin with piercing gray eyes. He wears dark blue faded jeans and a black hoodie over a red t-shirt as well as a black and orange cap.

Bio: Raven has lived in Quartz town for most of his life. Due to his sarcastic nature, he found it difficult to maintain friendships with people, preferring to spend time with Pokemon. His real source of companionship for the majority of his life has been Rook, his Murkrow who Raven remains closest to. Deciding that it was time to leave his home and travel, Raven settled on heading to Topaz Town to meet with the famous Professor Maple and perhaps gain a direction for himself.

Starting Pokemon: Rook the Murkrow
Rook is very protective of Raven and is often wary of new people. Rook prefers to stay perched on either Raven's shoulder or head and enjoys collecting shiny objects.

Nature: Relaxed
Move List: Faint Attack, Aerial Ace, Mean Look, Roost

Starting Town: Quartz Town

 

[Brad Shepard]

I would like to throw my proverbial hat into the ring if possible.

Spoiler: Character Sheet

Name: Raven Wallis

Age: 18

Appearance: Raven stands five seven and is 165 pounds. He has short black, spiky hair and moderately tanned skin with piercing gray eyes. He wears dark blue faded jeans and a black hoodie over a red t-shirt as well as a black and orange cap.

Bio: Raven has lived in Quartz town for most of his life. Due to his sarcastic nature, he found it difficult to maintain friendships with people, preferring to spend time with Pokemon. His real source of companionship for the majority of his life has been Rook, his Murkrow who Raven remains closest to. Deciding that it was time to leave his home and travel, Raven settled on heading to Topaz Town to meet with the famous Professor Maple and perhaps gain a direction for himself.

Starting Pokemon: Rook the Murkrow
Rook is very protective of Raven and is often wary of new people. Rook prefers to stay perched on either Raven's shoulder or head and enjoys collecting shiny objects.

Nature: Relaxed
Move List: Faint Attack, Aerial Ace, Mean Look, Roost

Starting Town: Quartz Town

introducing our first flyer starter to the group

 

[Z of the Na'vi]

I would like to throw my proverbial hat into the ring if possible.

Welcome to our little shindig. I've see you around various places, I think. It'll be fun to see how this story continues.

It looks different than the other Pokemon RPs.

 

[Lazzi]

Let me see how this works out

Spoiler: Character sheet

Alexis Ponce

Age: 17

Appearance: Shes very tall for a girl at 5'11" this compiled with the fact that shes very thin have earned her the name "Beam pole" from her family. She has wavy aburn hair and dark brown eyes.

Bio: Alexis has lived her whole life in Quartz town and while shes yearned to Explore Shoto the prospect of actully leaving home always gave her anxiety. This cycle repeated its self for year, while most kids left home at 12 she was 17 and still at home. She always thaught of her self as a coward and gave up on the idea of going on an adventure, that was untill she met a ceratin Frillish one day.

One day while walking home from school she heard a sound come from a well om the side of the road, peering into it she saw nothing and cast it off as some thing from her imagination. But every day she passed the well she heard the same sound coming from it, becoming more curious she spent more time each day staring into the well to try and see what was making the sound. Finally one day she decied to bring the sound with a can of pringles and much to her surprise a Frillish rose out of the well snatched a chip from her hand and bolt back down into the dark depth. This stared another cycle, she would offer the pokemon food and its would take it from her. As each day passed the frillish would come sooner and stay longer, untill one day it didnt leave a decided to follow her home (given it was promised of whole can of pringles).


Starting Pokemon: Pringles the Frillish (male)

Describe your pokemon, mindset, personality, ect: While ghost pokemon are known for being somewhat reculsive Pringleses behavior borders on agoraphobic. When its outside of its pokeball Pringles attempts to hide in an objects. Though shy he is rather curious and often pears out of what every hes hidding even and will often babbles away about what he sees, even though Alexis fails to understand him most of the time. He knows Bubble, Absorb, Shadow ball, and Reccover.

Starting Town: Quartz town

 

[Brad Shepard]

Let me see how this works out

Spoiler: Character sheet

Alexis Ponce

Age: 17

Appearance: Shes very tall for a girl at 5'11" this compiled with the fact that shes very thin have earned her the name "Beam pole" from her family. She has wavy aburn hair and dark brown eyes.

Bio: Alexis has lived her whole life in Quartz town and while shes yearned to Explore Shoto the prospect of actully leaving home always gave her anxiety. This cycle repeated its self for year, while most kids left home at 12 she was 17 and still at home. She always thaught of her self as a coward and gave up on the idea of going on an adventure, that was untill she met a ceratin Frillish one day.

One day while walking home from school she heard a sound come from a well om the side of the road, peering into it she saw nothing and cast it off as some thing from her imagination. But every day she passed the well she heard the same sound coming from it, becoming more curious she spent more time each day staring into the well to try and see what was making the sound. Finally one day she decied to bring the sound with a can of pringles and much to her surprise a Frillish rose out of the well snatched a chip from her hand and bolt back down into the dark depth. This stared another cycle, she would offer the pokemon food and its would take it from her. As each day passed the frillish would come sooner and stay longer, untill one day it didnt leave a decided to follow her home (given it was promised of whole can of pringles).


Starting Pokemon: Pringles the Frillish (male)

Describe your pokemon, mindset, personality, ect: While ghost pokemon are known for being somewhat reculsive Pringleses behavior borders on agoraphobic. When its outside of its pokeball Pringles attempts to hide in an objects. Though shy he is rather curious and often pears out of what every hes hidding even and will often babbles away about what he sees, even though Alexis fails to understand him most of the time. He knows Bubble, Absorb, Shadow ball, and Reccover.

Starting Town: Quartz town

Looks good to me, now we just got to wait on Pyroguy, and we can start

 

[DragonofDecay86]

Sorry if this isn't my best work, I kind of have a writer's block this week. Let me know if I can change anything to make it better.

Spoiler: Character Sheet

Name: Eric Cole

Age:/ 16

Appearance:

Spoiler: Appearance

Bio: Eric was born in Topaz town, and grew up with Pokemon. As the years passed, Eric grew closer to Pokemon, and he now see's them as equals. He rarely ever places his starter Pokemon in it's Pokeball, seeing it as a perversion of the Pokemon's freedom. Eric wants to become the strongest Pokemon trainer in the world, even stronger then his cousin who is currently in the Johto League.

To everyone but his own Pokemon, Eric is cold and detached. Eric try's to remain detached from other people, seeing them all as a threat to his goals for beating the Pokemon League. On his 15th birthday, Eric received his Axew, and they grew close for a year until Eric finally decided to leave on his Pokemon journey.

Starting Pokemon: Axew

Describe your pokemon, mindset, personality, ect: Axew is generally kind to other Pokemon and trainers, unlike his master.

Starting Town: Topaz Town

 

[Brad Shepard]

Sorry if this isn't my best work, I kind of have a writer's block this week. Let me know if I can change anything to make it better.

Spoiler: Character Sheet

Name: Eric Cole

Age:/ 16

Appearance:

Spoiler: Appearance

Bio: Eric was born in Topaz town, and grew up with Pokemon. As the years passed, Eric grew closer to Pokemon, and he now see's them as equals. He rarely ever places his starter Pokemon in it's Pokeball, seeing it as a perversion of the Pokemon's freedom. Eric wants to become the strongest Pokemon trainer in the world, even stronger then his cousin who is currently in the Johto League.

To everyone but his own Pokemon, Eric is cold and detached. Eric try's to remain detached from other people, seeing them all as a threat to his goals for beating the Pokemon League. On his 15th birthday, Eric received his Axew, and they grew close for a year until Eric finally decided to leave on his Pokemon journey.

Starting Pokemon: Axew

Describe your pokemon, mindset, personality, ect: Axew is generally kind to other Pokemon and trainers, unlike his master.

Starting Town: Topaz Town

and with this we can start

 

[Brad Shepard]

"Is this really going to work?" A young voice called, his voice echoing throughout the damp cave they where in. His female friend turned around, her flashlight shining on the young man.

"Don't be such a whiner, Its just a cave, there isn't even any Zubat in here." She responded with a scoff, looking back forward, wondering why she brought such a wuss with her to a dark, abandoned cave.

"That's what worries me..." He muttered, continuing to follow his much more courageous friend as she turned a corner, only to bump into his friend's back. The man fell to the ground, his flashlight spiraled out of his hand, only to shine on a jewel incrusted door.

"What the hell is this?!" He called out, looking upon the door, seeing a strange symbol on the door, made up of a few triangles and many, many circles.

"I... I don't know, but maybe this is why there's nothing around here." The female said, looking at each circle, each a different color.

"I wonder what this means..." She added, touching the door. In the moment her human hand touched the door, the very earth shook, causing rocks to fall from the roof of the cave, and causing much more damage above ground.

"I knew this was a bad Idea!" The man yelled as light started to shine from the door, then quickly flashed to black, sucking on light from the surroundings.

[HEADING=1] Welcome to Pokemon, Shoto Chronicles! [/HEADING]

"Wow, a Earthquake? Geez, Glad I don't live in Hoenn."

"Brad! come down here a minute!"

"Coming mom!" Brad yelled, walking down the stairs to see what his mom wanted. He looked around as he made his way to the living room, wondering where his Pokemon, Lightning was.

"Hey mom, have you seen Lightning?" He asked, scratching his head as he looked around the living room, not seeing his little bug friend.

"joltickkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" A tiny Pokemon yelled, latching himself to Brad's face after jumping out from a drawer that Brad had opened.

Brad was taken aback for a moment, but laughed as his friend crawled to his shoulder, rubbing his furry face agents Brad's. The young man smiled as he petted Lightning with his finger, the electric bug almost purring as he did so.

"What cha need mom?" Brad asked, him and Lightning walking over to the woman in a white lab coat.

"Now that your done fooling around, I need you to go into the market and get some Oran Berries for dinner." She said, handing him some money.

Brad sighed as he took the money, his mom did not know how to have a good time, which was a bummer for him and his Pokemon. "On it mom." he said, walking out the door without another word.

"I never know whats with her Lightning, one minute shes all excited about some research, next shes bitching at me for having fun, its a paradox..." He said, Joltick's nest ball attached to his belt, bumping against his thigh.

"Jol jolt joltick?" The tiny bug said to his trainer. Brad smiled, knowing his Pokemon was asking a question due to the tone of his voice. "I think it might be how Grandpa brought her up, but eh, whatever, we will be going on my Journey soon, so it wont matter, come on, lets get those berries!" Brad answered his Pokemon as they ran to the market.

Spoiler: ooc

for now, do your own thing, you'll know when to head out.

 

[axle 19]

Raven stared at the clouds as he lay down in the clearing north of Quartz town, a place that the townspeople rarely ever came to. Going to miss these Halcyon days, relaxing without a care in the world. Maybe out in this region I'll find my way forward. All around him the world moved as Pokemon moved through and up above. One in particular however, moved with purpose, a black blur that coalesced into a shape very familiar to the teen laying in the meadow. The shape let out a caw as it seemed to vanish before reappearing on Raven's head and pecked his cheek jolting him out of his reverie.

Raven blinked his eyes for a moment before smiling at the presence of his partner. Lifting his hand, he began scratching Rook's head before speaking. "We're going to be setting off on our journey soon buddy. Who knows what we'll see out there. I can tell you one thing though, we're going to make it all the way to the top buddy. Rook answered him with a hearty caw as he stayed in his usual perch enjoying the silence of the moment. Raven smiled as he too enjoyed the comfort, a mere ghost of a smirk betraying the excitement that his current train of thought provided. Soon it'll all begin.

 

[DragonofDecay86]

Eric lay on the roof of his house, his Axew curled up beside him as the warm sun shone down on them. His eyes were closed, but he heard Pidove's and Pidgy's chirping in the few trees that were scattered around Topaz Town. Eric heard other familiar sounds as well, including bikes and other people with their Pokemon outside, playing or working. Off in the distance a battle between two trainers could be seen, but Eric wasn't interested in watching their battle today. Today was the day he decided that he would begin his Pokemon Journey, in fact, his bag was all packed and ready in his room, along with his cell phone in his pocket.

He had heard earlier on the news, that an earthquake had occurred in Hoenn and was slightly relieved that it hadn't occurred in Johto seeing as his cousin was currently on his journey in that region. He let out an audible sigh, and Axew raised his head questioningly at his master. It let out a little squeak which caused Eric to open his eyes and look at the little creature.

"Hello there Axew, did you have a good nap?" Eric asked, glancing down to his Axew for a moment before looking up into the sky.

Axew let out another squeak, and Eric patted him on the head, causing Axew to lower its head back to the roof and close its eyes again and drift into a light sleep.

I wonder whats in store for me... especially since I'm on my own when I leave Topaz Town... Oh well, at least I'll have Axew there with me.

 

[Jack and Calumon]

Jack sat up on his bed, rubbing his eyes at the sun shining through his sky light.

Man, I did not want to sleep in today, Jack thought. He wanted as much time as he could at home, and spending time in dreamland took that away. I wanted to spend more time with Dad. Jack got up out of his bed. He took a glance to the end of the bed to see a Meowth, specifically Liara, curled up and fast asleep. Jack smiled. She was ever so loyal, and rarely left his side, for better or for worse. It was good to have a friend that would consistently be on his side, regardless, even if conversation was next to impossible. Still didn't stop her from trying. Gestures and Meowing weren't much, and Jack was lucky to get the basic gist of what Liara wanted to tell him, but it still gave him comfort.

Jack took a quick shower, not wanting to waste any more time and put on his familiar white shirt, black trousers, waist coat and trilby. He'd put on his shoes as he leaves. One thing that couldn't wait however was the necklace he owned. It was a cheap one, and it wasn't symbolic of anything, just a loose string with metallic links on it, a few having extruding spikes. When he got it, he thought of a dog collar but then again, he had always been Liara's little puppy.

Must've been about 4 years now since he last saw her.

Jack walked down the stairs to see Dad watching TV. A news report was on and Dad was leaning forward for it. Hoenn had been struck with an earthquake.

"Know if Daniel's okay?" Jack asked walking behind the Sofa watching the TV.

His father nodded, "He says he's fine. Trying to get people to safety now," He turned to face Jack, "I thought you said you'd get up earlier today?"

"I guess there are some habits no-one can break," He said, "I'll grab something to eat. Do you need me to fetch anything before... you know?"

Jack's dad gave a short laugh. "No, it's fine."

Today, Jack with himself and Liara to start an adventure of their own.

 

[Z of the Na'vi]

The streets were quiet this early in the morning. Sandstone City wasn't really known for its "hustle and bustle" lifestyle, but the sheer lack of people to keep Dennis company as he walked with Gorb was puzzling, to say the least. With his father having to wake up and go to work much earlier this morning, the Pokemon "trainer" had decided to get up as well, taking his goopy ally along with him for a journey into town.

Although the both of them had done this many times before, something about today just seemed...different. Gorb had been particularly antsy this morning when Dennis had woken up, and hadn't strayed too far from his human's stride as he slid along the sidewalk. His large eyes darting back and forth, it was almost as if Gorb knew something that Dennis did not. An extra instinct, if you will.

With the main street's sidewalks mostly empty, Dennis and Gorb had free reign and little passing glances as the boy walked through the street with his Pokemon. The temperature was slightly brisk, but nothing the both of them couldn't handle. Luckily, nobody else seemed to be around to criticize the smell coming from Gorb, as Dennis was quite used to the odor of rancid milk and spoiled potatoes that his partner often permeated.

The sound of monotone speech caught the trainer's ear as they walked past the display window of an electronics retailer, which featured several televisions pointed toward the street through the glass. Stopping with Gorb so he could listen, both trainer and Pokemon gazed intently into one of the small televisions, seeing a rather dire news report blaring on a loop.

"...the exact magnitude of the Hoenn earthquake has yet to be determined, as well as the damage costs, as we are just receiving this information. To repeat, the region of Hoenn has suffered a strange and volatile earthquake, that of which has not been seen for hundreds of years. Geologists are standing by to fill us in as more information becomes available. No reports of injury has yet been noted, but we will keep you up to..."

Dennis pondered for a moment what he was hearing, as Gorb meekly looked up from his short position at his feet. He didn't understand anything the news caster had just said, but if Dennis was troubled, then Gorb definitely knew it. Speaking in his own unique way, the Grimer tugged on his trainer's pant-leg, trying to make him feel better if that were the case.

Gorb: "Grim..."

Seeing this, Dennis smiled and patted his slimy friend, returned the gesture of good will. He hadn't been worried about what might happen with possible aftershocks, because Shoto was quite distant from Hoenn, but the fact still remained. He had a few friends who lived in Hoenn, and worried about their safety, if they were in any danger at all.

"Don't worry about me Gorb, I'm fine. The fact that an earthquake happened over there just takes me by surprise, that's all. Nothing that we need to trouble ourselves over, and nothing a quick phone call won't settle our concerns. What do you say? Let's see if we can find a pay phone, rare as they are. I need to make sure some friends of mine are ok over there."

Gorb: "Mer!!"

Gorb perked up immediately upon hearing such news, always wanting the chance to meet new people. Even though this was to be through the phone, Gorb didn't know that. He just knew that this would make his human happy, which it already seemed to be doing. As Dennis began walking the other direction of the main street, Gorb slid quickly along side him, keeping pace as best he could.

Something big was about to happen, both Grimer and trainer knew that. Whatever that was they were unsure, but little did they both know that earthquake would spark a journey unlike anything either of them had seen before. Gorb excitedly kept his eyes out for a pay phone, while Dennis did as well. His Heavy Ball for Gorb shrunk down and clipped to his waist, Dennis was prepared for whatever might happen this day.

 

[blizzardstar]

"get up you sleepy Caterpie, It is 9:00am" A voice called up he stairs to a room where a lump laid still on a mattress in the middle of the room.

Jamie Blinked sleepily as she heard her mothers voice wake her from a most wonderful dream where she had a super strong team of Pokemon beside her and was the champion. She stretched and yawned before throwing back the blankets on her bed. Gazing over to her other pillow she saw her partner Cosmo still sleeping upright in a typical Abra fashion. How any pokemon could sleep like that and still be comfortable baffled her as she shook her head softly in wonder.

She giggled to her self before she gently scooped up her sleeping pokemon's form in her arms and hugged him softly before she got dressed in her favorite capris and her blue tank top.

Gazing out the window as she saw a flock of Pidgey and Pidove flying by while the sun streamed into her bedroom, giving it a bright cherry glow. Jamie crossed the carpet that was laying at the foot of her bed before she started climbing down the stairs. Sitting on the bottom stair she grabbed her running shoes and pulled one on and then the other while listening to the radio broadcast.
"I repeat there was a earthquake in Hoenn, no one people or pokemon were hurt but there is ciaos in its wake as people try to organize help and get back with their families"

Jamie's mother was cooking in the kitchen while her father read the local newspaper at the kitchen table where the radio currently sat. Sipping at his coffee he looked up and smiled as he heard soft foot steps pad into the kitchen.

"hey there champ" Jamie's dad beamed and continued to read his paper while her mother smiled at her little girl.
"now I want you to start your chores, those Tauros and Milktank won't go out to pasture them selves" Jamie's mother softly scolded as Jamie giggled.

"I know mom, sorry" Jamie looked up as she grabbed a Oran berry and popped it into her mouth "I stayed up to late listening to Professor Oak's Pokemon hour again"

Jamie looked over her shoulder and giggled at her mother, as she was in a typical "you are a naught child pose" with one hand on her hip. Jamie giggled before she ran out the door and closed it softly before making her way to the barn.

Leaping over the fence she gently lifted the bar to the door which was settled across the front so no Houndoom got in, though not even a full pack could take down a herd of rampaging Tauros but it was better to be safer then sorry. Jamie started opening the doors to the pens as she gently guided the dozen or so Tauros and Milktank onto the 800 feet plot of pasture as she hopped onto the fence and scratched Cosmo softly under his jaw. Smiling happily she kept a eye on the herd as they chewed softly on their cud.

Spoiler: Pokemon Master!

Name: Jamie Cross

Age: 17

Appearance: She is a 5'6", medium build. Has mid chin brown hair and wears a blue tank top and green capris. A pokeball rests on a piece of cord that belongs to her partner pokemon.

Bio: Jamie is very much a care free girl. Growing up in a Quartz town and basically living on a ranch, she didn't know much of the outside world though she never missed a radio broadcast of Professor oak's pokemon time.

Starting Pokemon: Cosmo the Abra.
Cosmo is extremely laid back, almost to the point of not caring. Though he feels nothing but absolute devotion to Jamie after she got him as a birthday present at the age of 12 from her parents. Since then they have never been parted.

Moveset: so far all it has is Teleport and confusion but it will learn Psychic and recover later.

Starting Town: Quartz town,