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Day 1: Dear Diary: Professor Rowan is a nice guy I suppose, but I want adventure! I'm tired of being cooped up for so long in that stinky lab, training very meticulously to maintain, not grow. All of that changed when the next time I was let out of my Pokeball, I was confused at first as we weren't in the lab, but instead out in the middle of the road with two kids and- Am I getting a trainer!? Ryfuba, I think that's his name, chose me and his friend chose turtwig, I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one getting a trainer, the professor and his assistant Dawn ran off, saying that we're to meet up with them later. Ryfuba looked at me, I looked at him... He doesn't seem enthused by our meeting but I hope I can bridge that gap and become best friends! Drokuma, that's his friend, challenged us to a Pokemon battle. Finally a real battle! Not a practice spar but the real thing.

It was close, Turtwig's defense is something to behold but I finally bested him like I usually did. By beating him to a pulp, I hope Ryfuba's proud of me! After the fight Drokuma wanted to go see the legendary Pokemon in the lake, I've never seen it myself and it sounds exciting. I had to drag my new trainer to come with, he let me pull him along so he must be at least somewhat curious about it. Then we met a strange man, muttering to himself before shoving past us (he nearly stepped on me!) I didn't know that Drokuma's plan was to catch the legendary Pokemon, but once it became apparent that neither him or Ryfuba had pokeballs we had to turn back, Drokuma ran off ahead of us and I was bogged down fighting a Starley and a Bedoof, neither of which was any challenge for a Pokemon raised in a lab! We ran into dawn at the next town, we were about to head into the professor's lab when Drokuma ran out and hitting Ryfuba's head with his own, Turtwig apologized to us for his trainer as they ran off, the nerve of some trainers! We went inside and met the professor who asked Ryfuba if he had a name in mind for me. Ryfuba picked me up, looked me in the eyes and said one word: Raisin. I've never been more confused, yet excited in my life, what a peculiar name. Even Professor Rowan and Dawn were confused as well, but it's his choice. The professor started rambling again and- Too late it's back into the ball I go!

Day 2:

Dear Diary: It's great to be able to stretch my legs every so often, far more often than back at the lab. Anyway, Professor Rowan gave Ryfuba a TM as a parting gift, I don't know what it is and I don't think Ryfuba knows either... I hope I'm not the test subject to find out what it is. Our first stop was to the Pokemart to get Pokeballs, Potions, the normal supplies any trainer could use and- He's getting Poke-Treats! I'm munching on a Poke-treat as I write this, I may have been a bit excitable upon seeing the treats... Thankfully we won't have to pay for any damages I might have caused, it was just a can, jeez. Writing on the go now, our first stop is Pokemon catching, I thought Ryfuba hated Pokemon, but he just embarrassed to admit that he might like Pokemon? A Starly was pecking at me while writing so I pounded it, I hit it harder than I thought I could and it struggled to fly away, Ryfuba took me back to the Pokemon center, he looked at me with a new look in his eye... is it respect? appreciation? could it be fear? I don't want to scare my trainer! If you're reading this please forgive me!

We went to the lake, a Bidoof mistook me for food and tried to eat me! I pounded it a few times until Ryfuba threw a Premier ball at it... It just made the Bidoof mad and it hit me harder! Acting quickly (before I could hit it again) Ryfuba threw another Pokeball and caught the thing. I think I'm bleeding. Ryfuba picked up the now caught Bidoof's pokeball, held it up and looked at it like he did when he named me and said one word: "Dager." That's her name now, I hope she doesn't try eatting me again. It took a Poketreat to get her to stop, she came out of the ball trying to eat me AGAIN! Hopefully the treat will tell her that I'm not food. But just in case I'm going to continue writing with Ryfuba between me and her. We made a quick stop at Ryfuba's home to rest, it's a nice place... and I found a Ditto plushie tucked away under his bed, he does secretly love Pokemon! It's sad to see it covered in dust though, Ryfuba's mom saw us out, what a kind lady! Ryfuba now has a Journal, maybe we can keep track of our adventures together!

As we made our way back to the town I had to fight more Bidoof's, none of them were trying to eat me... Why couldn't we have caught one of them!? I got so mad that I was spitting bubbles... I learned bubble! Now I have a ranged option for keeping Dager away from me. When we made it to the town we made a beeline for the beach, where I found a Pokeball for Ryfuba! When I gave it to him it popped open and Ryfuba took an antidote out of the ball and let me keep the ball, My first gift! We spent some time messing around in the water (I'm faster than Dager in the water) before heading back to town We continued onward to route 202, Ryfuba with an empty Pokeball in hand so I knew what we were going to be doing, a new friend! hopefully one that isn't trying to- constantly eat me. We ran into Dawn and she helped separate me from Dager as she and Ryfuba talked. She's my second favorite person, my trainer being number one and the Professor being number three.

Another Bidoof attacked but Dawn's Chimchar fought it off for us. I don't recognize him, maybe he was part of a different starting trio? Dawn gave us some Pokeballs and left before I could ask Chimchar more. When we chased after her we were stopped by a Shinx, unwilling to be stopped Ryfuba threw a Pokeball at her right away, but then stopped to name her. Cleo is nowhere near as bad as Dager, in fact she wanted to join us! But since we had to stop we've lost sight of Dawn, it didn't help that a trainer stopped us for a battle. I gave it my all as I want answers! Why haven't I heard of any other starting trios training at the lab?! Cleo took the lead from here on, she doesn't want to be left behind, but after we encountered the next trainer battle she froze, unsure what to do. I couldn't stand there and let her get hurt! The trainer's Bidoof growled at me a lot, so I bubbled her at a safe distance, I don't know what moves she- Op! Back into the ball I go!

Day 3:

Dear Diary Nothing to start the day like a good trainer battle, Cleo was even able to fight! But after a few blows she froze, so I stepped in and bubbled it until victory. Who'd have thought that raspberries could be so effective at battle? We found another Pokeball left in the tall grass! A Shinx was guarding it, but I'm starting a collection, Cleo was happy enough to distract the Shinx long enough for me to get the Pokeball and add it to the necklace I'm making with discarded Pokeballs. What made it even better was that Dager decided she wanted to eat the new Shinx over me! (I'd never say this aloud in case I scare Cleo, but I think Dager do think that Dager ate the Shinx) Anyways, I let Ryfuba have the contents of the Pokeball, which was a Potion.

We made our way to Jubilife city, where we bumped into Dawn! Before I could question Chimchar Dawn took us to the Pokemon center and pointed out a rather shading individual- I suppose it was time for another Dager attack, while I was dealing with Dager Dawn and Ryfuba approached the man, I was too preoccupied to know what they were talking about. Dager gave up eventually and Cleo helped me recover, what a nice girl! Dawn seems shooken up about some criminal organization that's stealing other people's Pokemon. The thought of being enslaved by ruthless criminals sends shivers down my spine, I hope Ryfuba steers clear of them!

He was a strange man, he gave Ryfuba a recorder and then left. Dawn showed us to the trainer school, but Ryfuba doesn't need to go there, he's the best trainer ever! Dawn said that Drokuma went in there earlier, he's definitely someone who's still learning how to be a Pokemon trainer... Maybe Ryfuba can teach him! Ryfuba with a pupil of his own as all of us (Yes, that includes Dager) seek to be the best of the best!

We stopped by the Pokemon center to heal the rest of the way, they'll be seeing us lots as Dager- Speak of the devil. I had to go through the healing process twice. Anyways, we went into the Pokemon school, no doubt to pick up Ryfuba's new pupil! We found another discarded Pokeball! It had a strange thing that I've never seen before, but I got to keep the ball! That makes three useless Pokeballs for my Pokeball necklace!

Instead of taking him in to be his pupil, Ryfuba gave Drokuma a parcel, I don't know what's in it but I guess Drokuma isn't worth Ryfuba's time? Well he is taking advice from a school of not Ryfuba! In return for the package Drokuma gave us his map, we'll finally know where we're going for once instead of mindlessly wandering around as if we had our heads cut off.

Drokuma ran off to go challenge the gym leader in the next city, I wish him the best of luck (But I know in my heart that he'll lose) I wonder how long we'll train before trying our hand at the gym ourselves? Ryfuba went around giving all the kids pointers, and then got us kicked out, if they don't want a great trainer like Ryfuba to to help, then their loss. Okay there was a fight, but that was hardly our fault! he attacked us!(edited)

(I showed that Starly and Bidoof what for, bubbles rule!)

We had to go to the Pokemon center again, not because of the fight, but because of DAGER. She jumped on me the moment we were out of the school! I hope this is training my endurance, it's definitely training my patience. I think some old guy insulted Ryfuba? It's hard to tell, he asked how Ryfuba could call himself a Pokemon trainer without 'Poketech' whatever that is it sounds like a scam, and Ryfuba agreed with me! We left that man without looking back (I hope we looked awesome)-

Another stop by the Pokemon center, The nurses gave me a Poketreat as it was my third visit that day alone, it almost makes me want to keep Dager around. Almost. We ran into a few clowns who quizzed Ryfuba about Pokemon (I'm trying to understand the concept of clowns being used to educate kids... IT feels wrong) Ryfuba got a watch for answering correctly, after that Ryfuba spent time playing with us! Wait for-

At least I got a Poketreat, at least I got a Poketreat. Is Dager trying harder each day to eat me? Ryfuba played with his watch as I was healed, snickering every so often, I wonder what's funny? Anyways, we continued onward to a new route and encountered a trainer who had a Shinx that was sparking, Cleo leered at it for a little before tagging me in, and I pounded that Shinx several times, The only thing that could make this better was if I had shades... Shades are cool right?

We explored the city for a good while and- Op! Back into the ball I go! Me and my Pokeball necklace

Day 4:

Dear Diary: While Dager and Ryfuba were talking to a reporter, Cleo and I played in the studio. We didn't do any damage... Much damage. We didn't stick around and ran out of the city as fast as our legs could carry us. I'm writing this while hiding in the tall grass to avoid Dager, I don't even know what Ryfuba's doing, but if he calls I'll come- Speaking of which, gotta go!

Dager was put into her ball for once! I was thinking that she was a a favorite, well there are three of us afterall. I sat next to Ryfuba as he was fishing, it was relaxing it just being the three of us. Cleo curled up and sleeping between us, my feet dangling over the edge. Cleo wanted to write something down in my Diary, but I told her she should keep her own if she really wanted too. We agreed to share Diaries at the end of our journey, I'm looking forward to it!

Ryfuba pulled a magickarp out of the water and threw a Pokeball at it, when it failed Cleo tackled it a few times to make it easier for our trainer. Once the Magickarp was caught Cleo and I stood by, waiting to hear the name of-

Dager got out of her ball and jumped at me, but when she saw Gilly (The Magickarp) She flat out ignored me, doesn't she know that Magickarp are mostly bone and scales? is it the challenge that she wants? Maybe she constantly attacks me because I fight back... Whoa, I need to stop and think for a- Ryfuba's giving me another useless Pokeball! That makes four for the collection!

We continued on to Route 203, where a trainer challenged us to a battle with a magickarp. Cleo is more than capable of fighting a helpless fish... Now if it were a Garydos then this would be something completely different. Right after the 'fight' we ran into a flock of Starley, Ryfuba threw a Pokeball at one and it broke free, Dager was waiting for it to come out and attacked it immediately. Ryfuba saved the poor thing by throwing another Pokeball.

She took out her frustrations on me, I've gotten used to it by now. After a visit to the Pokemon center (More Poketreats!) Cleo and I introduced ourselves, and warned him about Dager. It was here that Cleo told us what Ryfuba named our new friend. 'Traktorr'. Dager was watching us from the shadows with the same look in her eyes, but the shadow on her face makes it look so much more menacing.

Later Traktorr and I trained together with Wild Pokemon, he was intimidated by a Shinx but I was unfazed. Maybe I can teach this bird a thing or two. During our training Cleo found another discarded Pokeball, I don't know what it once had, but it's now a part of my collection! We ran into another trainer during our training, but I don't think she understood the point of a 'battle', instead she just helped grow her Pokemon, Traktorr had no problem besting it. Dager didn't give it a second look, I guess she's not a vegetable kind of Bidoof?

We went into a tunnel at the other side of route 204, I took the lead as I can Raspberry anything we come across. Raptorr was skeptical but didn't argue against me being in the- Another useless Pokeball! My collection has grown a lot today alone! A swarm of Zubats flew past, one bumped into not one, but two Pokeballs on Ryfuba's waist and was caught, a bit of a klutz in my opinion, We didn't notice at first but Ryfuba gave her a name all the same. It's- Op! Back into the ball I go!

Day 5

Dear Diary We spent a lot of the morning training against wild Pokemon, I took point but Traktorr wanted to, so I let him. It's giving me the chance to write this down after all! Cleo and I watched Traktor, I haven't seen Dager all day and I'm getting increasingly more worried, what is that Bidoof up to?

Traktor figured out how to Wing Attack, what a strange move, aren't the wings the last thing you want colliding with your opponent? to each their own I guess. Ping (The Zubat) has been let out of her ball a few times, but she's still concussed from hitting Ryfuba's Pokeballs even after a visit to the Pokemon Center (I didn't need to go, but they gave me a Poketreat anyway!) She still had trouble flying straight- I knew it was too long without a Dager incident, we didn't even leave the Pokemon center! At least I'm getting another Poketreat, Nurse Joy#666 scolded Ryfuba and told him to control Dager better, if he could he would, trust me on that.

We ran into Drokuma, his first instinct was to challenge us to a Pokemon battle, HAH! the thought of us losing to Ryfuba's rejected potential pupil makes me smile, because I know it'll never happen! Cleo took point on this fight, while she was intimidated by the Starly (I'm getting the feeling that she's a bit shy) she managed to get a few hits in... as the fight started Drokuma yelled 'It's not Over!' Even though the battle just started... does he have so little faith in his Pokemon? I almost feel bad for them. The Pokemon, not Drokuma.

The Starly kept growling at Cleo until she froze, so I stepped in, I don't want my best friend (outside of Ryfuba) to get hurt! His growls doesn't effect my Raspberries! Turtwig came out and something told me that things would be different now that we have trainers. Traktorr noticed my concern and took my place. And then proceeded to one hit Turwtig through his patented 'a good defense is a good offence' strategy (I've still yet to see it work)

Drokuma didn't take losing very well and cried, yelled, and ran away. After that it was back to training! Cleo didn't get intimidated by the next Shinx we encountered, Progress! When another Bidoof jumped at me I thought it was Dager, but then Cleo attacked it and I knew it wasn't Dager. Cleo is nowhere near courageous enough to openly attack Dager, but she seems just as mad whenever Dager does attack me though.

Cleo was so mad she started sparking, but she can't do anything with it yet... So she can power up her electric moves when she gets them. We went to the Pokemon center for different reasons other than a Dager Attack... it felt strange and-

Poketreats make it worth it. yes they do, they take my mind off of how infuriating it is and... Now I need another Poketreat to take my mind off of this while I'm- Ryfuba's giving me a Poketreat! Best Pokecenter visit ever. Period.

Ryfuba for excited when we encountered an Abra, he threw a Pokeball at it right away. It was too tired to escape and Ryfuba named him: "Narkama', that's probably the most unique name I've heard yet. Narkama's Pokeball vanished out of Ryfuba's hand and went who knows where. Ryfuba seemed to know as we went back to the Pokemon center and he booted up the PC and- Oooohhhhh... That's what those are for. What's it like to be in a PC I wonder?

I've seen everyone but Gilly, and now Narkama is with us so i'm going to try and put two and two together and assume that Gilly went into the box... the One Pokemon in the party that can't talk. Great. Narkama isn't the talkative type, but Ryfuba seems to know what he wants... We even got a Quick Claw from it!

No no, Ryfuba's letting Dager out of her ball intentionally, she locked eyes with Narkama and gave him a look so terrifying that I couldn't help but shiver. I'll protect my teammates from that monster, that's a promise. Ryfuba had us training, and I can tell that she's just going along with it for now, but the moment he's not paying attention (She attacks me even if he is) she'll jump me... or even Narkama. I'm not complaining or anything, but why isn't she attacking Cleo? I'm glad she's not, but it seems very random that Cleo's getting out of this Scott free.

Another Pokeball for my- oh, it's a functional Pokeball... Who'd abandon a perfectly good Pokeball! Got my hopes up and every- I was so preoccupied with the working, abandoned Pokeball that I lost track of Dager... rookie mistake. She's coming back and- Back into the ball I go! Great Timing!

Day 6

Dear Diary Nothing like a bit of training to start the day off, even though it's mostly Dager getting the training. At least she's attacking something that isn't me so I can't complain. Meanwhile I've had the chance to actually unwind, I'm usually on alert for Dager attacks, but with her busy I don't have to worry. Ping even stopped by, landing on my face before landing next to me.

It's sad that Ping can't talk, but it's clear she can understand me as she's reacting to what I'm saying. Cleo was napping in the sunlight, clearly enjoying the peace today has... Now what's going to ruin it? Ryfuba's fighting a trainer, gotta go!

Cleo, Ping and I weren't really needed for the fight, Traktorr took out the Machop without much problem. Although I got to see how high a Low kick can go before being called a high kick, the answer is: It's just a name, and it wasn't very effective against Traktorr.

We trained for awhile as we made our way farther along route 203 and-surprise trainer battle! Dager actually took a beating from the trainer's Bidoof... although if asked I wouldn't be able to tell for certain what happened to the trainer's Bidoof after it fainted. I was busy taking over as Ryfuba called me in. And then I got called out for Ping, and then she got called out for Traktorr. Don't let it be said that I don't trust my trainer, I'll pound anyone who says otherwise!

I'm glad that most of us are getting along, Narkama just sleeps a lot, Cleo and I chat with Ping standing on our heads, Traktorr is looking for something to eat, unsure what as we're in the middle of the route 203 but I'm not one to judge. It's peaceful, too peaceful. Cleo is keeping a diary of her own, but is currently refusing to show me it, I showed her mine! maybe after our Journey is done I'll get to read it (and I'll let her read mine!) Anyways, I got in a scrape with another trainer's psyduck, but it wasn't anything too major.

I got to use the Quick claw during training! I don't know how it was possible but I managed to outrun a Starly using Quickattack! My bubbles are faster bird! After a quick trip to the Pokemon center (Guess why) we made our way to the cave in route 203, we ran into an old man who gave Ryfuba a TM, I don't know how to tell which one it is so I'm going to hope that it's Hydro Pump and that once he figures out how to use it, that I'll get it.

A penguin can hope right? My hopes were dashed when he gave it to Dager, she turned around and broke a boulder with her newfound power. By the time she turned around to look for me I was gone, i'm writing this around a corner and as quietly as ~possibre~ Possible. I only came out when Ryfuba called out to me. Ping tries her best, but until she can get stronger I'll need to bodyguard for- nevermind Cleo has this one. Holy... That was a frail Psyduck, Cleo looks upset... she's covered in it my word! Ryfuba tried catching a psyduck but when it came out of the ball he told Cleo to tackle, but no one was expecting that!

Cleo is in no mindset to battle, Ryfuba even returned her to her ball... When he lets her out again I'll do what I can to comfort her, but for now we need to get through- Dager's eating it! I think I'm going to be sick! Get through this cave, just one more trainer battle.

We came across some guy the moment we left, he offered to take us to the gym and- Op! Back into the Ball I go!

Day 7

Dear Diary We met Drokuma at the gym's entrance, he seems nervous. I doubt he's fought the gym leader yet, using the excuse that the gym leader went to the coal mines and refused to let us pass... no doubt so he can battle the gym leader as many times as he wants until he wins. We'll beat you to it! Won't we!

We wandered around town, visiting people and just chatting. We met another Psyduck and I pet Cleo reassuringly, thankfully we won't be fighting this one. The couple who're the trainers of the Psyduck had a chat about nicknames with Ryfuba, his nicknaming could definitely use some work.

One of these Days Dager, one of these days. Anyways, we met a rather large guy (I'm not talking about height) he didn't help his case when he said that going outside was a pain and then asked us to show him a Geodude. We spent the rest of our time in the town gathering information on the gym leader Roark, and it turns out that Drokuma was right! He was in the mines, we need to go challenge him right away!

One last stop, we went to the coal museum, the name alone warrants a visit. The 'coal mining and you' Museum, as we walked in we were greeted with an enormous slab of coal... didn't know what else I was expecting. A kid gave Ryfuba a Great ball! is it bad that I wished it didn't work so I could add it to my collection? Who said only normal Pokeballs could be broken? I'll probably pick it up when Ryfuba tries to catch something with it.

Route 207, a new route and potentially a new friend. Ryfuba seems intent on catching only one Pokemon per route, is this how every trainer goes about it? A machop attacked Ping! Acting quickly I got in the way, Cleo is still upset about the... yeah. He kicked me and I pounded him for a good while until a Pokeball was thrown and he was caught.

His name shall forever be: Punchinilu. And the Pokeball goes off to the PC until Ryfuba needs him. I can see a discarded Pokeball in the distance! I ran to go pick it up, and when I turned around Traktorr was standing over the corpse of a Machop, giving me a stern look. When I asked what happened Traktorr explained that the Machop tried ambushing me as I ran past... the body on the ground could have been me...

Narkama is awake! He seems like he's ready to battle and took point, we naturally stepped aside to let him take point. We encountered a Machop and he teleported behind Traktorr, who naturally swooped down and took out the Machop. after the fight was over Traktorr looked around confused, unsure what happened and why.

This continued for some time, Narkama would take point only to teleport behind one of us at the first sign of danger and we'd rush in to take care of it without thinking. We went to the Pokemon center (The moment we entered the door the nurse joy put down the phone and gave me a Poketreat without question) and He... exchanged Ping for Punchinilu... Why not Dager!? Is it the free Poketreats? I think it's the free Poketreats.

We left the Pokecenter and found not one discarded Pokeballs, but TWO! my collection is almost done, I think I have about ten Pokeballs for my necklace now? At twelve (which seems like a bit much) I'll work on a second necklace. We finally made our way down into the mines and attacked immediately by a Zubat, we know how to deal with Zubats, let them fly into Pokeballs for us- i don't remember what happened to the Zubat, Narkama just teleported behind me and now it's gone... what happened?

A Geodude appeared and Dager attacked, chipping her teeth on it but doesn't seem to care. Is there anything this woman won't try to eat!? oh, right, most of our party. Ryfuba caught the Geodude to save it and then named it: Poppi Roxx. He even spelled it out just in case if any of us were interested. Cleo and I are writing away at our journals.. well you know that I am! But it's nice to see that Cleo's taking her Journal seriously.

Op! Back into the Ball I go!

Day 8

Dear Diary We met a miner and his daughter near the entrance of the mines, they seem like good folk and- Wild onyx is attacking! It wasn't as tough as it's size would let you believe, it fled cowering in fear at the notion I was going to raspberry at it. A geodude came out and then Narkama, followed by hazy memories... Is this Narkama's doing? Ryfuba seems to know what's going on as we marched back to the Pokemon center with a purpose and exchanged Narkama for Poppi Roxx

We fought. So many Pokemon going through this friggan cave, not even the miners are safe from the amount of wild pokemon that're inhabiting the cave, I thought all of this was dug out recently!? Anyways, in addition to the wild Pokemon we fought a trainer who didn't want us telling his boss that he snuck a Pokemon into the cave. It was a Geodude, I think he would be just fine.

We found not one, but two discarded, useless Pokeballs! I can get started on the next necklace now! But who'll I give it to... should I give the finished one to someone and keep the in progress one? We met the Gym leader, she told us how to use Rock Smash and then told us if we wanted to be able to use it outside of combat we'd have to beat her.

While It would be helpful for sure, the only Pokemon that knows Rock Smash is Dager, and she won't- stop trying to eat me! Cleo snuck a potion from one of the nearby miners and let me use it. One act of kindness for another, I gave her my finished Pokeball necklace. I've never seen a happier Shinx before in my life, it's a little big for her but I hope she doesn't mind.

We left the mine, fighting even more wild Pokemon, it's not even that big a mine! I learned how to Peck as well, time to make use of this beak of mine. We took a stop at the Pokemon center, I got a Poketreat! I'm worried that I'm becoming spoiled, whenever we go to a Pokemon center I expect to get a Poketreat.

We went back to the mine to train, might as well since there's so many Pokemon in there, the miners will thank us. Okay, time to clear out some- Back at the Pokemon center, I don't feel like eating another treat but I'll keep it for now... I might feel like it later. Have I mentioned my hatred of Dager enough already?

This time we actually got to do some training, Punchinilu, myself and Cleo got the majority of the training. Dager stayed in her ball for the majority of... wait what is she doing? Is that a book she's reading? I have no idea. Op! Back into the ball I go! I'll find out what Dager's doing never!

Day 9

Apparently there's a long way around, but we've trained so much, what better way to warm up for the gym leader battle than to fight the people waiting for us instead of training to fight the gym leader? why are they here? I raspberried the trainer's Geodude and it fled in a panic.

I evolved! After I pounded the last trainer's Pokemon into the ground I evolved! i'm now looking down on everyone... it feels so strange to have a new perspective on things, Cleo couldn't be any prouder, Dager looks disappointed (Maybe now she'll stop attacking me!) Punchinilu is Punchinilu, Traktorr nodded approvingly and Poppi Rox couldn't care less... I love my friends!

I raspberried all of the Gym leader's pokemon and... it was quick! I think we might have overtrained for this, but that just shows how much progress we've made! Rock gave Ryfuba his badge and we went on our way, I'm marveling at my new form as we visited the Pokemon center. I didn't get a Poketreat! I'm offended! I guess Nurse Joy #667 doesn't recognize me. Wait... I thought the Gym Leader was a girl?

Drokuma intercepted us as we were leaving the town, by tackling Ryfuba almost to the ground. I gave him a good pound to knock some sense into him (I almost used Metal Claw by mistake, same motions but I have to not scratch the poor boy!) What a confusing kid, Drokuma gave us a count down timer, gave up on it on the first number and ran off. Let's just pretend we never knew him, okay? We went down a different path, Dager breaking rocks left and right as we traveled to clear the way for us. Cleo took the lead, she's not going to let me get to far ahead of her (She still has the Pokeball Necklace on, I'm happy to see that she's treasuring it) Traktorr helps out whenever he feels like she's out of her league, how long is this cave really? I stepped in once another Psyduck showed up, I don't want Cleo to have a panic attack after what happened the last time she fought one. I hope she can get over it. Anyways, we ran into a dead end and had to go back, a bicyclist told us that Ryfuba needed a bike to continue onward... That sounds really dangerous to ride a bike through a cave with lots of potholes and rocks waiting, and that's not counting the Pokemon!

We returned to Jubilife city and ran into a strange man who talked about Pal Pads and then told us to watch out for strangers... If anyone tried touching Ryfuba I'd give them the claw, Ryfuba went to the basement of the Pokemon center (where that man said we'd find the Pal Pad... thing) I'm writing all this down while Ryfuba is talking to the person who handles 'pal pads'. Op! Back into the ball I go!

Day 10

Dear Diary Jubilife city! We've made it back. upon our return we talk to one of the Poketech guys who gives Ryfuba a new app for his Pokewatch, he sets out drawing and snickering, what is he drawing? He continues drawing as we make our way back to the Pokemon Center.

Poppi Roxx goes into the PC, and out comes Narkama. He looks angry, is being in a PC really that bad? I'll have to ask him later. Where's my Poketreat! This is the second visit in a row where I didn't get one, As we leave we spot Professor Rowan and Dawn! Finally I can ask the Chimchar about his starter group.

The thugs demand that Rowan hand over his research notes, and then the Professor proceeds to call out to us and asks us how the Pokedexing goes. Rightfully angry the thugs demanded to be taken seriously. Then the Professor gets mad at them for interrupting his conversation with Ryfuba! What a rude old man! he even insulted their clothing... How could I ever have looked up to a petty man like Rowan!?

And then I think he told Dawn and Refuba to 'show them the error of their impolite ways'... is he ordering children to take adults out? Dawn threw out Chimchar and Ryfuba fumbles with a Pokeball before throwing it. Narkama comes out looking as furious as ever.

Seeing Narkama out sends Ryfuba into a panic as the thugs send their Pokemon out, Narkama teleports behind Punchinilu and she dutifully takes his place, her and Chimchar mop the floor with the Thugs Pokemon. The thugs run away and Rowan congratulates us.

I lost it at that point, getting so mad that I bubbled at him and chased him around as Ryfuba chats with another man, I don't know what about as I missed the conversation, but eventually I lost the professor and Dawn was nowhere to be seen... I missed my chance to talk with Chimchar!

I'm still beating myself up for that, how could I let my anger control me like that? sure it was wrong of Rowan to be so rude, but I'm not a kid anymore! I should know better. Hold on, Ryfuba wants me to do something.

That was humiliating, we stopped by the TV building and Ryfuba dressed me up, putting a powdered wig on my head and a mustache on my beak... and if that wasn't bad enough He made me put on a gilded codpiece! is this my punishment for Succumbing to my impulses? Before entering the room I felt something touch my mind, it felt panicked but I'm not sure what it was.

The photo was labled 'Prince Raisin', I don't feel very princy after that, c-can I go into the ball yet? Cleo is kneading my back as I'm writing all this down, I think she can feel my depression. Well I'm appreciating her friendship right now, I just hope I can pay her back someday.

And it was framed!? I need to get out of here. I don't want to see that picture any- A Poketreat hits Cleo on the head, Where did it come from? Narkama is nodding at me 'Sorry.' goes through my mind, did he give me one? I'll have to get him one in return later... and one for Cleo, it looked like it hurt.

We went to route 204 to train a bit as we made our way to the cave, once inside Dager broke some rocks and we continued onward. Another discarded Pokeball? I don't feel like adding it to my collection, but I should hang onto something from my prrevious state of being.

And we're out! We have a decent vantage point to see the route we just traveled through, it wasn't that long ago since I was a smaller going through there... Memories... Wasn't Cleo caught down there? I'll have to ask her.

Trainer battle! Narkama is sent out and then he teleports behind Traktorr, who then proceeds to slap both of the trainer's Pokemon. While that was going on I found another discarded Pokeball for my second necklace. Cleo took the lead, together her and Ryfuba caught a Wurmple!

It's name shall forever be changed too- Narkama is giving Ryfuba the stink eye, I don't like the names either but I trust our trainer. Her name shall be: Pico, a rather normal name! Well, compared to Poppi Roxx or Punchinilu- Great Punchinilu was reading over my shoulder as I was writing this down. I hope a Poketreat will fix this? Poketreats can fix anything, they're like the ductape of the snack world. I'm hungry now. Op! Back into the ball i go!

Authors Notes: As part of many requests I've finally posted Raisin's Journal for all to see, I'll be posting them in groups of ten, stay tuned!