Roleplaying

For an intelligent, acute thing like Locke, all it took was a curt sniff of the area for him to discern the musk of flame and perfume of water. To him, the difference was as stark as day and night to those with sight. With a hint of instruction from Iris, there was no hesitation at all before they were moving in the right direction, after the fading end of the trail. Though it may have been a challenge for the average pokemon, this was far from the first time the notorious scent hound had backtracked something.

With Iris limping and Locke blind, their pace was much slower than a younger pair would have been able to manage. Fortunately, it wasn't as if either one cared about breaking land-speed records. Both were well aware of the other's hindrances, as well as their own. As such, a meandering stroll was perfectly fine to each of them.

The closer they got to the lake up ahead, the antsier Locke's behavior became. His anxious circles and pauses didn't escape Iris' attention either, drawing the neutral corners of her mouth downward. Typically only two things caused this reaction in the meek old boy: humans and/or pokemon. The notion of a great deal of either up ahead concerned Iris quite a bit. Not only could they be a potential threat or annoyance, but too many scents could disorient poor old Locke and cause him to lose the faint trail.

"It's alright, Locke," She assured him, her whisper making his ears twitch. "You've taken us far enough for now; we can pick up again if it's safe enough.." She knew this area from visiting Lake Valor in the past -- and she owned a map, like any sane traveler -- so she was well aware of the possibility the lake had simply attracted tourists, being a site of myth and mystery. If this was the case, she would be more than willing to go around.

Before she would consider putting the extra strain on her leg, however, she had to see for herself if it would be safe to just go straight through the open landscape around the lake. Going in a direct path would make keeping track of the scent much easier.

As such, for the time being she pulled Locke's pokeball back out, returning the uneasy creature to his safe haven. Easily popping it back into its place on her cane, she half-limped her way towards the break in the foliage that spilled out into the landscape surrounding the pristine body of water. Every other step was a tad unstable and slightly louder than its more precise twin footfall, but there was nothing she could do about it. Still, only the most acute ears out there would be able to hear her muffled footsteps this far back, so she wasn't too concerned. Very carefully, she maneuvered herself to get a look at what was out on the lakeside, staying safely amongst the trees and brambles, out of direct sight.

Arcy got up and walked over to Darren, a few leaves stuck in his mane and tail. After Darren asked his question, he pointed his head to where the reserve would be. He had also knelt down so that his eyes were level with Darren's, looking down slightly at the two Pokemon standing by Darren. Arcy then started to scratch at his mane, getting rid of the rotting leaves upon it, his tail curling round as he pulled out leaves from his tail and tossing them to the ground. He then shook his body like a wet dog would do, to get rid of any smaller bits of leaf or grass.

Gauge perked up. "I'll most definately come with." He'd really been traveling with no purpose until now. Being so young, he didnt have any real goals other than to travel. Now, however, he had plenty to work for. Seeing the legend was more than enough to spark something in him to help the older trainer.

He remembered Graystoke saying something about New Moon Island. "New Moon Island? That's where the Nightmare Pokemon, Darkrai is said to live, according to Legend. No one wants to go there because of Darkrai's powers to give horrendous and even physically harmful nightmares. They say Darkrai was banished there by Arceus, to be in close contact with his opposite on Full Moon Island, Cresselia, who could stop the nightmares from reaching humans." He stopped, and figured he'd have to explain how he knew so much. "--I have a book on legends back home that was read to me every night since I was very small... It's an old book, I've always wondered where mom got it.."

Tealeaf looked to his trainer as he recounted the tale.

"...I always believed the stories... but doubted the pokemon still existed... This is so cool....~" He shook his head, still unable to believe Suicune had come out like he had.

Graystoke was happy at the fact that Gauge was so excited about going. This would give him someone else to travel with for a change. Of course, his interest was roused as the young trainer quoted the legend of Darkrai. Now the older trainer did know some of what he had said, but not all, which surprised him. Smiling he said, "Well, with your knowledge of the legends and what I have heard of them over the years since the war, we should be in good shape. And of course, having Tealeaf, Rune, and Raina here to protect is good as well." Raina gave a snort in response as Rune let out a low rumble. "If we ever have the time though, I would love to see this book. I myself have been tracking legends since I was about your age, but this is the first time that I have been able to see one so close. I've had glimpses and seen shadows, but never a full picture as the one today." Excitement was still cloaking his voice as he spoke. turning to the way that Suicune left, and then to the west he said, "New Moon Island is off that way if I remember correctly. We should begin our trek as soon as possible, so that we can get there faster."

Darren chuckled at the sight of the great canine shaking the leaves from his fur. It was incredible to see such pokemon so close, and not be attacked. Still keeping his distance, Darren asked, "So, where are you going from here?" He didn't really expect a spoken answer, but the Arcanine had indicated an answer for his last question, maybe he would be able to let Darren know where he was going to go as well. Salem had sat down cross-legged behind his trainer and was watching the Arcanine. The Zoroark was going to make sure that nothing happened to his trainer if this canine decided to try anything. Cel on the other hand, was bouncing around, messing with her Rocky Helmet and just goofing off in general. Typical for her to be honest.

The Arcanine looked down and shook his head slightly, signalling that he had no where to go. He kept his eyes on both the trainer and his Pokemon. Taking a few steps closer so that his muzzle was centimetre's away from Darren's. Opening his mouth a little so that a growl could escape.

He then opened his mouth wider and licked the trainers cheek, then turning as he started to walk away. Darren was the first human Arcy had seen since his escape from the reserve, and thus didn't want to make a bad impression upon the trainer. He had been waiting for so long for a trainer. This might've been his last chance.

Gauge nodded to that they'd have to get moving. "Well.. my book is back in Johto, but maybe my Pokegear will work here in Sinnoh... I can try to call my mom and see if she'll send her Noctowl out with the book and my Gengar..." He figured that if they were going to be tracking legendaries, he'd better have his full team with him, not to mention the Gengar, as bitter and cold as she was, would be a good asset to have in conjunction with the types they already posessed.

"Hold still Tealeaf," he said, digging in the bag on Tealeaf's back. Eventually, he pulled out a sleek cellphone-looking item, flipping it open. "...Little service, but we can walk while I try to get it to work..."

He sighed as the pokemon shook its head, apparently having nowhere to go now. It had come all this way to see Suicune and then, now that the legend was gone, had nowhere to go. Though he was a bit surprised when the large canine licked him. Darren watched the Arcanine start walking away and said, "Well, if you don't have anywhere to go, you could always come with us." He gestured to himself and his pokemon at the end to show who he was speaking of. "I mean, if you don't mind that is." It would seem funny to others probably that he was speaking to a pokemon as if it could answer like a human would. He didn't care, he treated them all as if they were equals, as any good breeder and trainer would. Of course, not everyone was a breeder or trainer anymore either. Salem was slightly surprised at the offer that Darren had just put forth, but he wasn't too against the idea either. Cel clapped happily as she heard Darren, excited at the idea of having a new friend.

The Arcanine stopped where he was and turned, his eyes wide with excitement as he walked to Darren and sat by him, his tail wagging as it dragged across the ground, sweeping leaves into two piles. He looked at the Pokemon next to Darren and stood up and walked closer to them. '[i]Hello[/i]' He then held his paw out, like a dog would to shake hands.

His tail still wagging, his eyes still wide. He had found a trainer that would take him in. His life was complete and was now loyal to his new friend and hoped he would treat him right.

Graystoke raised an eyebrow at the little bird pokemon. "I am aware of the risks of going to New Moon Island. And I know that Darkrai most likely of all, does not like humans. But traveling the world to find a Roaming legendary would be much harder than going to a stationary one. Not to mention we have no clue whether he is actually still there or not. For all we know, he could have very well moved on. To be honest, I think I just might take my chances going to New Moon Island than traveling for another 30 years to find a legendary that could be within any of the five known regions and beyond."

 

Darren smiled as the Arcanine stopped and came back to sit next to him. tHis was great, a wild pokemon had decided to go with him! Now he had three on his team and a new pokemon to befriend. "Great to have you on the team Arcanin," He said with a smile that stretched from ear to ear.

Cel popped up in front of the Arcanine and shook his paw earnestly. 'Nice to meet you, my name is Cel and we're gonna be best friends. This mope back here is Salem, he's my friend too.'

'Hey, I am not a mope,' Salem said indignitly.

'Awesome!' He exclaimed as he dropped his paw to the ground. He looked around as his stomach began to rumble, he had not been fed for a week or so now, but still stood tall and strong. Hunger was something Arcy had learnt to ignore until it mattered most. His ribs would've been visible but weren't thanks to his long mane which covered them nicely.

He turned to Darren and gently pawed at his leg, careful not to dig his claws into his skin, and whimpered slightly. His eyes had returned back to the way they were, but seemed more full of adventure and kindness

Jumpy still from the meeting of suicune, Gauge flinched back at the Chatot that flew in. He frowned at it, drawing his eyebrows together. "Besides, Graystoke and I have been traveling for many years... If we havent found her by now, I dont think we'll find her anytime soon."

Something about the Chatot didnt seem right to Tealeaf. He uttered a low growl at it. This, of course, alerted Gauge, since the dino usually didnt utter a sound like that. Now he wasnt sure if the Chatot was lying or not--it seemed plausible, but things just didnt quite add up...

The stout ground pokemon trodded through the forest leisurly, enjoying the scenery that Ilex Forest had to offer. 'Things here are much different than they are back at Mt. Silver. I don't have to worry about falling rocks for one,' he told himself with a chuckle. True he had spent most of his life on the famed mountain and had gotten used to it, but there something about the peace that being surrounded by trees brought that he enjoyed. Turning at the large boulder he had just passed, he continued on his daily route. Normally he took a walk that wound through the entire forest, passed a few distinct landmarks, the celebi shrines, and then back to his den. The Celebi Shrine came into sight as he walked, and it brought a small smile to his face.

This shrine was the only one left that was still in tact after the Plasma war. All of the others had been destroyed in an effort to terrorize the citizens of the towns closest to the forest. Of course it was a very poorly thought out plan from what the other forest dwellers had told the Marowak. They had come in with torches and set the shrines on fire, but couldn't put the fires out and keep them from spreading as they had thought. So instead of it only taking out the shrines it managed to ravage the forest as well. Eventually the fires were stopped, but it took long enough that a third of the forest in total was left in ashen heaps on the ground.

The destruction could still be seen around the shrines by the scorched earth and barely budding trees. But through all the carnage, the pokemon of the forest had managed to protect this one shrine, it was a show of their courage and determination and this caused Marowak to smile every time he passed it. Now at the shrine, the Marowak walked around it to make sure everything was still in good condition. Pleased with the fact that things were spick and span, he was about to leave when something caught his eye. Going up the steps, he looked towards the base of the shrine. Inspecting it closely he found that there was a hole that allowed him to see that it was hollow on the inside. Intrigued, Marowak used his bone to gentle pull at the stone and found that the wall was actually hinged and opened with a creek.

Surprised at this sudden discovery, he looked inside to find an egg laying there on a bed of leaves. His eyes widened greatly at this and he looked around to see if there was anyone around that could take care of it. I mean, he wasn't about to leave it here unattended. Sighing at the fact that there was no one around, and he wasn't about to leave it here, the Marowak decided to take it himself. Taking the egg in his hands, he shut the hinged wall back in place and made his way back to his den.

Stepping inside the semi-lit cave, he found the bed of leaves and other such things he used to sleep on and set the egg down on it. Gathering a few things, he started a fire to warm the cave up some and to keep the egg warm as well. He might not know much about taking care of an egg but there was one thing he knew for sure; you had to keep it safe and warm. Sitting down next to it he sighed and mumbled, 'Who would leave an egg out in the middle of nowhere like that? Where did you come from little egg?'

You can be located in any of the five known regions, but try to pick a region in which others are playing so you arent travelling alone. Unova is the most desicrated area and Pokemon are highly scarce here. Sinnoh and Hoenn are least affected (since they're islands and not connected to the main land), but still quite devoid of life, while Kanto and Johto are in between.

Pokemon Centers and Marts still exists but are lumped together (think B&W Version if you've played it) and few and far between. Wild pokemon are also avalible, but are as rare as the trainers who possess them. Professionals of pokemon too are scarce, meaning few Professors, Gym Leaders, etc.

All across the known Pokemon universe, the critters have become scarce. Where once Pokemon joined human as pets, now dogs and cats have become the household animal. Join with the very few trainers left that are willing to pay large sums of money for their Pokemon, make teams and see if you can bring this ailing species back to it's former glory!

Pokemon have also wised-up. They are harder to catch, harder to train, harder to befriend. Use all your knowledge, as well as the knowledge of others, to win battles, and the hearts, of these pokemon! Who knows, there might even be an Elite Four out there somewhere!

Decades after team Plasma was defeated, a second wind of members arose and took power, having worked underground long enough to gain power and liberate Pokemon from the human hand. Suffering a second defeat by the hands of the public, the fools gave up, but not without permanentally changing the course of Pokemon and Human lives. Wild pokemon became hard to find, and the ones left where brought to reserves.

These reserves are the last strongholds of pokemon, acting like a Safari Zone mixed with a breeding farm, all run by breeders and scientists in hope of conserving the dwindling population. People who are interested in owning a Pokemon go to these reserves and buy pokemon now, but, for a large sum of money. Being as rare as they are, not every interested person can afford to own Pokemon, so it's up to those who are truly dedicated to owning and training, and conservation.

There is at least one reserve in each region which specializes in Pokemon for that region. Chose your favorite, or have your character travel! <3


1) No Godmoding. Example: Dont let your Electric type attack OHKO a ground type pokemon.

2) No Mary-Rue/Gary-Stu. Srsly.

3) Absolutely no killing of Pokemon >:[ ...fainting fine, but no killing >3>

4) Depending on your character's age, you may own only up to 3 pokemon, due to the logical amount of money that it'd take to buy those pokemon. Usually, you should start out with one. If your character is older, you may have up to 6.

5) No Legendaries please. Includes Trios of any kind, but does not include ones that can breed, like Lati@s--just, I dont want to see 5 of them running around. xD Talk to me if you [i]reaally[/i] want a Legendary.

6) Keep battles to a realistic length. Also, no blood/extreme battle description--c'mon, it'd Pokemon, not Battle-to-the-Death.

7) Pokemon may have more than four attacks. Within the Anime, it's often seen they have more than that xD plus I'd think they wouldnt forget them so easily. Please keep them to a maximum of like 10 though. :x

8) Chansey, Zoroark, Kecleon, Lucario, etc; ones that you get through event or are extremely difficult to find (especially rare genders) should be extremely limited as well. Shinies go for this rule too.