Yeah Yeah, I know, I still haven't finished my Pacific rim nor have I posted a Chapter 2 on my Gundam story, but unfortunately Writing blocks suck serious ass. For real, but, hopefully I'll keep up with this story, mostly because the Story is already been mostly made. See, Every Wednesday I have this board games group, and we do Tabletop RPG's. So some of the ones we have done, includes RWBY (Which I may also write a story on at some point, if I can develop the characters of team SAFR more. I have stats and everything too) Jojo's Bizarre adventure (Nikopol Starset and Darkside of the Moon would be an awesome thing to write about, but I'd need to talk to my gamemaster about the Specifics of the story) A Persona One (My Gamemaster (And one of my bestfriends) Came up with a brand new Story concept, Surrounding Mirrors. My Character happens to be The Fool Alpha And his Persona Loki (Not the same Loki, a new redesign that isn't as powerful as the game versions). The Point is, I've had story idea's hitting me in the face for quite sometime, but i've never acted upon it. But today, that Changes. May I introduce My (And my Friends) Pokemon Tabletop RPG adventure. We based it on the Unofficial Rule book, So unfortunately I won't be including any generation 7 pokemon and after. Any, the Adventure Follows Stars Moonlight (Yeah, I know suuuccchhhh a creative name, but I like flashy uncommon names) and his adventures on this Tournament Resort Island, and Professor Camphor who host it. So, without further ado, let's Join Stars, and his Friends Kash, Skyler, and (Inserts Arthurs name here) as they start their own adventure and hopefully, enjoy the ride as each grows and makes new friends. Ok, enough with the forward, it's time to begin!
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The ocean spray pelted my face, causing me to backstep from the railing. Through my sputtering curse words, I could hear the blue bundle in my arms give amused croaks at my misfortune. It took me a few moments to regain my composure, before a small pouting expression appeared on my face.
"Oh, Ceto. Don't make me toss you over the side of the ship.I stated to my small friend. The froakie giggled in response, before in wriggled in my arms to get a better sleeping position. Obviously the threat of swimming wasn't very effective against a frog.
The journey had been arduous , and, by now, both me and her were sick of honestly sick of this luxury liner. The S.S Glory was heading to Maroon Island, a veritable paradise that housed a multitude of ecosystems and wild Pokemon of all types, shapes, and sizes. The island itself was a marvel of nature, as the island's outer rim was constantly shifting, meaning no area of the island would remain the same every day. Pokemon scientist still hadn't figured out what caused this strange phenomena. The Island's center was the only constant. It was on this pin of stability that house Professor Camphor's Camphor being the one who was hosting this entire enterprise. She had invited trainers from all areas and of all skill levels; from masters of Pokemon breeding to Pokemon scientist. But, most importantly to me, a hand was extended to a select few beginning trainers to receive a Pokedex and begin our Adventure on the island. No doubt this scientist wanted to study how new trainers adapted within this 'controlled' environment. However, in addition to the new Pokedex, selected beginners would receive a portable A.I companion to help us navigate the Island. Now, the opportunity to visit a amazing island full of pokemon was, in and of itself, an amazing thing, but at the same time, and here's the awesome part, a whole tournament would be held! Which meant plenty of Pokemon masters against which I could test my skills! I grinned, thinking of what adventures awaited. I was simply excited. At that moment I truly believed Ceto and I could take on the world with both hands tied behind our backs. Then, on the Horizon, Maroon Island(Island name) Appeared, and my heart swelled with a fiery passion I hadn't felt before.
"Ceto, wake up, we're almost there!" I said, shaking the small Frog Pokemon awake. She gave me a look of annoyance, when she too saw the island. She then began squirming in excitement, unable to contain herself.
"Fro-o-oakie!" she responded, with a look on her face that told me she felt the same way I did, and that made me swell with joy. I had been friends with Ceto for almost two years now, when I recieved her on my 15th birthday. At the time, I was unable to go on my own adventure, as I had to stay home to look after my mother. When I had received an invitation, I almost had to decline until my sister, like a hero, declared she would stay and help Mom and that I should go and live my life. The next day I was packed and ready to leave. I still owe her more than I can repay.
When I arrived at the docks the sheer size of the ship flabbergasted me as thousands of trainers milled about this massive ocean cruiser. Some came for the chance to collect Pokemon, while others came to Battle and earn the title of Island Champion. As I held on to Ceto with one hand, I used the other to fish the invitation out of my pocket, and quickly read through it once more. It had instructions on what I should do once I reached the island, and who I would have as roommates. I was to be bunked with a fellow teen named Vern. Questions swirled inside my eager mind; I wondered what type of pokemon he'd have and what type of person he'd be. I thought of the future and what it would hold, and wondered what kind of pokemon I'd meet, who I'd battle, and who I'd become at the end of this adventure. The possibilities were endless.
The ship docked and the disembarking process went smoothly, despite our pent up excitement. Here the port glistened in the golden light of the orient. People I've yet to spy on our voyage now jostled about each other for space among the ever growing throngs towards each destination upon the island. Some went immediately to the pokemon Reserves, while others went to the Centers and Markets, while others still went to the tournament fields. I skipped going to my quarters and headed directly to professor Camphor's tower, to receive my pokedex. When I first went in the door, the tower interior was remarkably inconspicuous, with a receptionist at the entrance to the elevator. The receptionist rolled her eyes up at me and away from her computer screen, chewing some gum, and generally looked like she couldn't give a shit less about anything.
"Who're you?" She inquired, before she blew a bubble. The crack from it popping was louder than it probably should have been..
"Uh, I'm Stars, and I was told to see professor Camphor when I got to the Island to receive my Pokedex. I'm sure she won't mind if I'm early.." I leaned in, hoping my charm would score me props, because I'm a suave mofo that would ease the tension. It'd ease HER tension. The receptionist stared at me for a few Moments, before she cracked another bubble, like the smoke of a cigarette being blown in my face, and pressed a little button on her pad.
"Proffessah, Stalls is here to see yah." I opened my mouth to correct her, but I closed it deciding it wasn't worth and argument. A response blipped from the little machine.
"Stars? Oh good, I was expecting him, please send him right up!" The professor spoke in a clear voice. The receptionist sighed, rolled her eyes, and motioned for me to step into the Elevator. As I did so, Ceto jumped from my arms, did a small somersault, and landed flawlessly in front of me, before she began fixing the bubbles around her neck to look nice. Ceto always had to be…..Hrrm, what's the word? Extravagant. There we go.
"Making yourself look nice for Camphor, are we?" I commented, Ceto looked behind her shoulder at me, giving me a grin that clearly said 'do you expect any less?' and continued at her task. On the way up, the elevator music played mindlessly as I messed with my clothes, copying Ceto's lead.
The elevator doors opened at the top floor. But before Ceto or I had a chance to react, a Minccino appeared and Immediately began 'cleaning' Ceto in a flurry of rapid movements. In a flash, it left Ceto's bubbles a mess. Ceto gaped at the Minccino with an offended and violated expression. I would have laughed, except I immediately got the same treatment she did, but this time a Swablu was the one who attacked me with cleaning. My hair was a mess by the the time it was over. I soon had the same expression Ceto did.
"Come in Come in!"
A voice rang from deep inside this temple to cleanliness and tidiness as Ceto and I entered. There we saw Camphor among her shining office, and she had a pair of gloves on, and… And she must be a germaphobe, or at least a neat freak.
"So, You must be Stars, Correct? And this must be your partner! Such a lovely Froakie, and might I say she looks Amazing!" Ceto gushed at this, and did a small pose as the professor continued "I hope the trip here went without any problems, and welcome to Maroon Island! So, I assume you're here for your Pokedex, right?" She asked me.
"That's correct, professor Camphor. " I replied, my excitement clearly evident. Ceto backed me up by nodding profusely.
"Well then let's not keep you waiting." She flashed a smile and opened a small drawer to retrieve my gift., From where I took I noticed there were...I think seven more inside the drawer. So Eight were chosen to receive one..
"Now, this Pokedex is special, as is also doubles as a Pokenav. But, That's not the only thing that makes it special, because it also contains a A.I Assistant to help you!" she gushed, proud of the creation, aaand bouncing a bit.
I gingerly grabbed the pokedex from her, and, for a moment, I was at a loss for words….My very own journey was about to begin. I had just received the first piece to the puzzle that was my Journey.
"Why don't you go ahead and say hi to her?" The professor's words snapped me out of my stupor. She was right. It was time. I flicked open the pokedex, and the Power came on. The screen blipped for a few moments, before a small figure appeared on the screen blinking away her grogginess. It was a female, with light blue clothes and pearl white skin. She took a few moments to look around, before she saw me, and smiled.
"Oh! Uhm. Hello, I'm your new assistant, my name is Teal. What is your name?" She began, still looking around. "So, this is where I'll be staying? It's a little small, but it seems pretty cozy." She looked down at her clothes, before squinting, and the clothes shimmered to different styles before she found a sundress that was the same color she was named after. "Much better!"
"My name is Stars, it's very nice to meet you, Teal, I hope that we'll be able to...Well, you know, be great friends. So, what functions do you have?" I inquired, curious about my new companion. My curiosity was so enveloping I failed to notice Ceto hopping onto my shoulders, to get a closer look. Meanwhile, Camphor had a look of joy on her face.
"Well," Teal began, counting on her fingers "I can pull up current maps and charts of the Island as it shifts, numbers of people and trainers you encounter, I can also keep track of your currency and the health of your Pokemon. I can also help you with any questions concerning the island that I'll try to the best of my ability to answer. Uhm," She paused, bringing up a holographic list through which she scrolled" I was wondering where the rest of the recipients were at. I wanted to see who Gold and Silver would be Partnered with." She began, with a look of wonder on her face.
"Well, I actually came here a bit earlier than I was supposed to, because I wanted to catch some pokemon as soon as possible." I said in response, although I admit I was curious about this Gold and Silver too. Before either of us had a chance to continue our meeting, Camphor clapped her hands.
"Now, One more thing! Here, you get these to start!" She proceeded to hand me ten Pokeballs, before saying "Now, get out there and enjoy the Island, I'll need to get everything ready for Kash and the others, and the festival tonight. Now, shoo!" She waved her hands, and the Minccino copied her and the swablu flapped it's wings in response. I opened my mouth to speak, but closed it once again. I nodded and thanked her, before I headed down the Elevator. Needing to begin my hunt as soon as possible,I flicked my Pokedex open.
"Hey! Teal, was it? Where is a good place to catch a pokemon today?" I inquired with the robotic tone of one addressing a lesser AI on a handheld device. Teal looked up, ignoring what was probably an offensive thing to do to an AI, and placed a finger on her chin as if thinking.
"Well, since you only have a single pokemon, I'd suggest going to The Grassland area. It's on the north side of the island today." A map appeared in the background and what was presumably the grassland area was illuminated. She smiled at me again, now getting a moment to properly observe her new partner. "Stars is such a nice name. I'm glad they chose to pair me with you."
"Well, we barely know each other, but I think we'll be great friends." I returned her warm expression
From my shoulder, Ceto couldn't do the same. She glared at my new partner with what must have been jealousy. I just laughed and patted Ceto. We were going to go and catch my second pokemon. To the Grasslands we go, then.
Reaching the Grasslands wasn't a difficult task, taking only 30 minutes or so. As I traveled the first path on my journey I passed many trainers conversing amongst themselves and haggling shop owners. I mostly ignored them, and proceeded to my intended destination.
A few trainers already populated the Grassland area, but Ceto and I proceeded to a Grassy knoll with a small pond, right next to the forest area. Now within reach of wild Pokemon, I formulated my strategy.. I could wait, and try to catch one with my hands. I could try and Persuade one to join my team. Or I could just try and battle one, like what many beginners do. I frowned, before I turned to Ceto.
"Ceto, what do you think we should do?" I asked, before I noticed she had stopped and was staring intensly at a small patch of tall grass near the pond. It was rustling, and small ripples of water in the pond told me something was taking a drink. I took a moment, now truly formulating a strategy. Then my mouth decided for me.
"Uh, Hello there? Uh, I was wondering if...maybe you wanted to go on an adventure with me? I mean uhm. If you want" I began, when I noticed the rustling stopped. I was worried that I had scared it off, when the grass began moving towards me, whatever was drinking from the pond moved towards us. Ceto looked excited, and was in her battle stance, prepared to face our potential friend. The rustling patch of grass was nearing a small clearing…and then, we heard a noise.
"Jol-tik!" I was...Kind of stunned! A joltik, out of the forest? And then I noticed the look it had on its face. It was curious. But it was also a look of Courage. And a Bit of a smug look? No, not smug. Determined with itself. I liked that. "Joooollll-tik" It seemed to be challenging me for the right to be it's owner. I knew Ceto and I were at a type disadvantage, but she and I didn't care. We'd accept its challenge, and show it our will was as strong as its own!
"Fro-o-akie!" Ceto voiced our acceptance, and that was it. No words had to be said, as the Joltik Lunged forward with lightning speed. Thankfully, Ceto was quick to react, and daftly jumped out of the way, but the Joltik, now with graceful speed, quickly spun and heatbutted Ceto, causing them to both tumble and roll into a grassy patch.
"Ceto! Use Bubble!" Ceto then grabbed a froth of bubbles from her neck and threw them at the Joltik, who was able to dodge. Just as Ceto planned She had already thrown another batch of bubbles that scored a direct hit upon the joltik, who was sent tumbling back. It spun around, Facing Ceto, with its resolve unbroken.
"Ceto! Use pound!" Ceto shouted out in response and rushed the Joltik, before bringing its hand down upon it. The joltik shifted to the left, causing Ceto to hit the dirt, before electricity trickled around it. Before she had a chance to react, the Joltik fired off a bolt of electricity that nailed Ceto directly in the chest, blasting her back. But, with a roll and a skidding halt, she rose back into fighting position, ignoring the super effective electricity arcing around her..
"We're not done yet, let's go! Ceto, Pound!" Ceto rushed forward, and proceeded to bring her fist towards the joltik. It tried shifting again, but this time Ceto was the small spider moved, she jumped above it and brought her fist down up the joltik, causing a cascade of dirt to plume around the both of them. Ceto Jumped back, a few scratches and speckles of dirt around her, but still in fighting spirit. The Joltik, again, hadn't expected the feint, and struggled to stand after the blow. It stood, still determined and it would not give up. My kinda guy!.
"Joolllll-tiiik..." It said, before it rushed forward, electricity sparking around it, racing towards Ceto. I didn't even have to issue a command, Ceto had a plan. She grabbed some handfuls on bubbles from her neck, and waited. Just as the Joltik reached her, she leaped up, bringing her back leg down on it's head, causing it to careen into the dirt. Its head became a springboard which launched her into the air, the perfect place for an aerial bubble attack! But one after another as the bubbles proceeded to collect around the Joltik, like a wall, before she puffed up her cheeks and let loose her real attack a blast of water...Which, in turn caused a small explosion of bubbles and dirt With the pomp and grace befitting her she landed and made a small pose as the explosion happened, and did a bow.
"Fro-oakie!" She said in triumph, but when she turned, we both saw the now deeply wounded Joltik. However, even as it struggled to stand, it wasn't going to give up...Now was a good a time as any, so I took a pokeball from my satchel's back pocket, before I threw the ball at the Joltik. It impacted against the Joltik's body, opened and the read glow arced from inside, enveloping the Joltik and sucking it within With a plop it landed on the ground… It wriggled once, then twice. The world seemed to slow and all I could notice was The pokeball before me, and not a sound got through to me, until I heard a 'Click'. My heart fluttered, Ceto started jumping up and down with Joy as I nearly started crying. I..I had done it! My first captured Pokemon, all mine. I had….It was almost like a dream! But...now was a hard decision. I walked over and gently picked up the Pokeball. It was heavier than I thought it'd be. But… What I should name my new friend, names flashed through my mind. Should I do something simple, like Jack or Stacy? Should I do something uncommon, Like Razorfly or Whirlwind? Then the name came to me. I looked down at the Pokeball, the sunlight reflecting off the pearl white bottom. I grinned, closed my Eyes, and said,
"Welcome to my family, Tesla."
Meanwhile, back at Camphor's Tower, another young fellow was in the middle of a conversation with her. The Minccino was engaged in an epic duel with a small Tyrunt, who kept knocking over papers, and the Minccino would pick them back up, and the Tyrunt would knock it back down with a smile on her face. Meanwhile, the teenage fellow turned to his rambunctious friend.
"Elvira, knock it off. Er. or else I'll...Uh.." Elvira looked at him with an expression that said 'try and stop me' which caused him to gulp and squeeze the bundle of fur in his arms.
"Eee-veee" he yawned, before curling up again and sleeping. The boy cleared his throat, before looking at the Professor and urging her to continue her speech.
"So, Kash, are you ready to receive your companion? I believe her name is Magenta." Kash gulped and opened up the Pokedex, in which a small Red Girl appeared.
"Sup' buttercup, what's with your hair? It look's like a Rattata's nest." She said with more than a bit of sass. Kash sighed. He could already tell, it was going to be a lonnnnnng couple of months.
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And so, there you have it. Chapter one of my story, completed. Wow, I can't tell you how excited I was to write this! I'd like to give a shout out to my Friends, Dr_W0rm (My Gamemaster) And Zoid for editing and reviewing my story. I'd like to thank My Senpai, Venomshankomega for Taking a look and telling me what she thought of it, Thanks! Again, We're pretty far ahead right now, I have a full team (Plus two in a ranch) And So does Kash at this point. Our other friends didn't join in till much later, so be ready for Kash and Stars to have center stagelight for a while. Funfact, Stars had a Evolver Persona when I first made him, And Kash has an Underdog persona. Heh. Anyway, Please leave your thoughts, comments, and reviews, and remember, no review is to harsh! Leave your honest comments, and I'll try my best to respond! I thrive off your opinions and thoughts! Heh. I can't wait to begin working on Chapter 2! There's lots more to write about. So, I'll for sure keep posting for this one. Mane, I can't wait. Please, stay with me! This is The night of Stars, Signing off and hoping you stay with me! Thanks!