This is possibly my longest writing on without it being in chapters aside from my Spongebob and Skipper fanfic. I put a lot of work into this short story and I will be updating this submission with other small ficlets of drama and horror.

You are even allowed to suggest your own ideas and for a story idea and If I choose it i will remember to private message you. But if you give a story idea it must at least try to fit the criteria of Hurt/Comfort, Horror or Drama. Aside from that I suppose that is all.

Before I go, the trainer's character for this piece can either be Hilbert or Hilda. Personally I chose Hilbert because I used Hilbert when playing. Now I hope you enjoy

Journal Entry 1- February 12, 20XX 8:57 AM (Pokémon Center-Lobby)

So I have decided to start recording my Pokémon journey into this recorder I bought recently in Mistralton City. The reason for doing so is because I really want something to look back on when I finish my journey as a Pokémon Trainer; you know if I ever get to finish it?

I remember taking the plane from Mistralton City to Lentimas Town with my trusty Emboar, Caro Comendti. Strange name, I know. My mom was the one who named him that. I think it was after my long lost Dad.

Anyway, all seemed fine in the town that first night we lodged in the local Pokémon Center here but the next day on the 11th there was this huge sandstorm out of nowhere!

It's been really tough living with such a storm and confided to this Pokémon Center. With this relentless storm we really didn't have much of choice but to stay here. And trust me this is not a fun place to be right now.

You know how most Pokémon Centers have air conditioning, working lights and all the other necessities for an actual Pokémon Center? Well guess what happens when a powerful sandstorm comes strolling on through Lentimas, we lose all of those luxuries.

The power in the center was shut down, due to the storm cutting off electricity to the building. That caused the backup generator, which apparently Pokémon Centers had, to kick in. So now the only thing working is the healing generator. So that means my only source of light was Caro's fire beard, though it did illuminate the dark lobby, it made the lobby twice as unbearable from the heat he radiated. It is now sweltering hot in there but I don't blame Caro; it's not like he can just shave off that flame beard of his.

The PokéMart has been completely emptied of all supplies. The day before when the storm was only getting started, everyone clambered to the PokéMart for all the necessities. Afterward, everyone except me and Caro were left in the Pokémon Center. That excluding all of the nurses and clerks already here.

Anyway for the situation we are in, you can tell it is pretty bad. Remember how I told you Journal that everyone had rushed the PokéMart for supplies the day before? Well that pretty much left the center without any proper food or water but thankfully I had stocked up on such necessities before hand.

That meant I could be assured of one thing; at least Caro and I didn't need to go hungry; I stocked up on Pokémon food which consisted mostly of berries and regular food for me.

I actually carried more Pokémon food than regular human food because Emboar over here is a growing Pokémon. He is three hundred pounds of muscle, fat and flames, so that means he has to eats a lot. I'm kinda surprised that his father wasn't a Slaking…

Ahh! Hey y'know there wasn't any reason to throw a stray Lemonade can at my face. Hey, stop laughing over there that really hurt! Oh I am going to teach you serious lesson when I am done!

Excuse Journal while I take care of a little problem. Now come over so I can bonk you. Hey don't run away! You started this game and I am going to end it!

Journal Entry 2- February 13, 20XX 6:50AM (Pokémon Center Lobby)

So it looks like the storm really isn't going to stop. I should've told you yesterday but I was busy trying to catch Caro; he is surprisingly fast for a Pokémon of his size.

Thankfully I caught him and bonked him on the head so hard. Winning is always the greatest gift in the end, isn't it?!

Well anyway we'll be on our way; we just can't stay in this Pokémon Center anymore!

Journal Entry 3- February 13, 20XX 11:07PM (Reversal Mountain Entryway)

H-hey Journal, sorry if my voice sounds a bit weak, we just escaped the storm.

But hey I should be thankful that we got away from the storm by going into Reversal Mountain. Well actually I'm kinda scared; the mountain is damp and I hear ominous growls and screeches come from all over this mountain side. I now I have Caro to keep me safe but that doesn't stop me from me being completely absent of fear.

I wish right about now I had Mom or Professor Juniper here and even if I did want to contact them I couldn't. The sandstorm was strong enough to block out all communication from the outside world with the use of my C-Gear. I tried using the Xtransceiver function here multiple times but I am hopelessly met with one thing: That static screen. I thought that maybe I could get a connection at Lentimas Town but I was pretty sure the storm wouldn't allow that either and we sure were not considering going back now.

The only good thing going for us is this camp we decided to set up at the entrance. By setting it up here, we could see if the storm ever stopped and it would be a miracle if it did. But there was also another reason; it felt comforting to sit by this fire with Caro.

Caro is fast asleep, his portly belly rising and falling slowly and he is snoring rather grossly. It's really cute actually; even when I first got him he had a habit to do cute things. I swear I love that Pokémon like he is my own sibling.

You know if I had any actual siblings.

I think it's time I took a nap. It was a long exhausting travel from Lentimas to Reversal Mountain and I need major rest. I suppose I'll cuddle with that big fella in the back snoring.

Journal Entry 4- February 14, 20XX 8:09AM (Reversal Mountain Entryway)

Caro thankfully woke me up early so we could get a head start on our travel inside this cave. But as I look at the foreboding darkness, it sends chills down my spine. I have never liked the darkness; I didn't like the darkness in the Pokémon Center and I sure don't like this form of darkness definitely.

But I don't have time to complain; me and Caro have to get going. See ya!

Journal Entry 5- February14, 10:28 20XX (Reversal Mountain Depths)

Nothing too interesting has happened. We haven't come across a single trainer or Pokémon ever since we got here. It's quite eerie actually.

The sound of water dripping from the ceiling, low groans and moans from hidden Pokémon and this abating darkness that surrounded me and Caro; it was all too much to take in. I have been to other caves in Unova but this place frightens me to no end!

I just hope we get out of here together Caro…

Huh, you okay buddy, you look super tense? Yea, yea I know it's freaky in here. I sure wish we didn't have to go here but hey what other choice did we have? Stay at the Pokémon Center in Lentimas, we still wouldn't be better off! So hey man, sorry but-

A ferocious roar pierces the silent and decadent caverns of Reversal Mountain. The sound is instantly accompanied by a thunderous crash that the recorder picked up. The machine creaks and cracks, making a sound to when something metallic falls to the floor. The powerful crashes and roars caused another object to join in on the frenzy.

It was the piercing shriek of a human, male to be exact. It vibrated across the walls, causing the sound to be magnified tenfold. All of these noises were too much for the machine; it soon shut down. The last thing it picked up was the sound the grumbling sound of rocks clashing.

Journal Entry 6- (Reversal Mountain)

H-hey Caro there's no need to carry me on your back anymore, I'm okay now. What? Don't worry I think I'll be fine from here on plus you've been carrying me for a long time now.

Thanks again, Emb'! I was just startled by that stupid Camerupt; I couldn't believe something so big snuck up on us. Its roars and stomping were terrifying plus with this darkness; I couldn't help squealing like a Jynx. That Earthquake move it used was devastating; in the ruckus I lost my bag with all of my supplies. That means I lost all of our food, potions and even my C-Gear. That sucks a whole lot of Snorlax dung.

But hey man enough about my problems what about you Caro? Are you okay?

You nod your head yes but I'm sure your body tells a different story. That Earthquake attack must have did a number on you plus lets not forget you're a fire type so it did twice the amount of damage soo…

Hey Caro don't just walk away from me, you need to- Caro! Y-you're limping really badly…

Please Caro… I know you're strong; I've seen it a lot of times but you aren't Arceus. And even if you were him … or her, I'm sure Arceus needs to take a rest sometimes.

So please for me.

Thanks man, I really appreciate that. Now sit down so I can get a closer inspection of your injury.

Oh my, your leg. Oops, I must have said that out load; I didn't mean to scare you. Now lets see what I can do with the stuff I have in my pockets.

All I have is an Oran Berry, a couple of bandage and my audio recorder.

And from the looks of it the recorder has been on for some time now; it must have capture everything up till this point. I thought it was broken when it buzzed out before. Well I better save the ample energy it has stored in it while I'm busy with Caro.

Journal Entry 7- (Reversal Mountain)

Being as you picked up most of what happened before I don't think you need a recap Journal.

Right now I'm wondering around this stupid cave alone. Caro is further down resting his sprained left leg. He must have been in horrible pain when he was hit by that attack and then he carried me for a hefty way with a sprained leg like that. Both of his legs had sustained damage but his left had taken far more; it was grotesque.

His left leg was swollen to the size of his bulky arms and his leg's color wasn't black anymore. It was a mixture of reds and purples that covered his leg; bruises had covered his leg. I could see the outlines of veins in his leg from how much it had swollen and the red fluid that surrounded the bruises. It was super scary to look at his beat up leg but even scarier the expression on Emb's face. Every time I tried to wrap a bandage around his leg, he would grunt and squirm in pain. It really broke my heart to see him in pain and pretty much unable to help him.

But I know that I'll find an exit. And when I do I'll get help from the closest trainer and we will be on our way to Undella Town in no time. I'll be able to talk to Mom, Professor Juniper and the rest of my friends once this is done. I-I just now it!

Journal Entry 8- (Reversal Mountain)

I couldn't find a single exit. I looked and looked but all I came across were rocks, rocks and the occasional Boldore but they were harmless. So right now I am chilling with Caro, who is sleeping loudly as always. I'm thinking of another way to escape this cave but it's really hard to focus with an empty stomach and dry mouth.

Ever since I got back I have been feeling really hungry and thirsty. Then I realized I haven't eaten a single thing for some time plus with the day's events to add on, I think you get my point. That's why for the most part I haven't done much this morning, even though I don't have my C-Gear to tell if it is even morning.

I do have that Oran Berry still with me! I could eat that … but then what about Emb'? He might go hungry and with that leg of his, he needs this berry far more than me. I know it sucks a lot to go hungry and thirsty Journal but I need to do this.

Though my lips are cracked, my mouth is dry and I feel sleepy more often I need to be strong. For Mom, Professor Juniper, Cheren, Bianca, and especially Caro! I need to persevere so I can beat the Elite Four! S-so I have to keep looking. I-I just can't give up hope just yet, I just can't!

Augh, my throat! I-I shouldn't strain my dry throat right now while I'm thirsty. I'll just rest right now and think up a strategy to get out of this cave later. See ya.

Journal Entry 9- (Reversal Mountain)

I truly don't know how long we have been in this horrible cave. I can't even tell whether it is morning or nighttime because of this immeasurable darkness.

But I know one thing for certain; I have tried and tried so many times to find an exit but I haven't come across a single one.

Only dead end.

And every time I see a dead end; I start to lose hope. I start to wonder that burning question in the back of my mind. The one that has been bothering me ever since we got here. I'm sure you know the question that plagues me; I don't even need to say it.

I'm also losing strength and fast. I have become increasingly hungry and I am absolutely parched. My tongue feels twice as thick in mouth and because of it I from time to time slur my words. My throat feels itchy and dry all of the time. As for the stomach aches they are getting progressively worse and I hate it.

But what else can I do? Eat the Oran Berry. No I need to save this berry for Caro; he obviously needs it more than me.

I-I'll just sleep on it as always. Sleep, yea that is what need most now. If I sleep I may recover a bit of energy. Just enough hopefully to escape … I j-just hope. Plus you need to rest also Journal; your battery is starting to run low. Bye.

Journal Entry10-(Reversal Mountain)

We te the berry. Caro splt it in half and we gobbled that fruit up very quickly.

It tasted so good, how the fruit juice ran down my throat, qunching my thirst, softening my tongue a bit and abating my hunger. It was those few fleeting seconds of eating that gave me mixed feelings.

It was a wondrous feeling to have something to eat; it made me feel like a new person. Plus the berry helped Caro also. Fr what felt like a long time; Caro was smiling. And that gave me hope.

But then it hit me hard; we are now completely out of food. That berry we had only sustained me barely. Though it was a plesure to eat ; it wasn't enough to give me back my full strength. It wasn't enough to sate my hunge or thirst fully. Now my lipz are starting to crack again and my tengue is now reaching the roof of my mouth. But- But I need to keep searching for an exit.

Journal Entry1?- (Reversal Mountain)

I jus cn't keep serching anmore. I'm drained of my strengwh. M-my tengue iz thrice the sze in my mo'th; I cn berly close m' mo'th. Somac aches 'r crippling. I'm cr'ing right now; the ters wrm aginst psty skin. I know the truhf now. I'm n't going to survive this. I may n't but Caro may have a chance.

Crazy plan. Crazy crazy plan.

Jrnl Enry?

Me and Caro decied t' ply one last fin'l game. A game o' Rock, Paper and Scizors.

Lozer ets winner.

Gess who won-

…

The audio recorder picks up more noise as it's batteries are on its last legs. A noise echoes across the caverns, sounding similar to a tremendous force hitting unprotected flesh. A crack, snap and ripping noises are accompanied afterword.

Beastly whales and moans soon joined the clash of harsh, unforgiving sounds.

That is the final thing it picks up before shutting down for good…

I wonder how many of you guys realized how much symbolism and references back and forth there are in this short Pokemon Fic. Specially Caro's name and The Trainer's victory.