/I started this a while ago. And I only just decided to start it again. Old Reppy needs a backstory. So, I hope you enjoy it! ^w^
My names Repto. I'm an 18 year old feraligatr, vegetarian, gay, and also a bit of a pacifist, so in other words, everything a feraligatr shouldn't be. Anyway, this is my story, all the things that have happened to me... Heartbreak, horror, sadness, cruelty, my life's had it all, although theres a hell of a lot of happy times, trust me, they far outweigh the bad, anyway lemme tell ya it.
It was a beautiful day as I, a totodile at the time, walked out of the hollow tree that was my home. I let out a small cry as I heard something land behind me and pick me up. It was of course, my dad, a magnificent Sceptile, his name escapes me... But, it'd be a miracle to find a kid who knows their parents names. He smiled at me as he walked towards the lake that was near the tree and put me down as I flicked my small hind paws and flailed my arms around, wanting to get into the water as soon as I could. I still remember that the very moment he let go I was off, racing towards the water before jumping up and landing in the water, splashing about happily as dad watched from a small distance, a smile on his face. After a while I started to get tired so I waddled out of the water and ran over to my dad. He picked me up and nuzzled my chest gently, I still remember to this day exactly what he said, "I love you Repto, I'm proud to call you my son" ...I am not crying! Something's in my eye, that's all. Back to my story. He walked me up to the tree and put me down in the hollow, making sure I was comfortable before climbing up into the tree where he'd keep an eye out for danger, he was the protector of the forest after all. The next day was quite a happy day, it was my birthday. Five years old and already I felt grown up, all thanks to dad teaching me how to climb, although, he only taught me as I wouldn't stop asking him too! Heh, anyway, it was actually that day my love for pecha berries started. Dad came over and gave me the biggest berry I'd ever seen in my life, he smiled and said it was called a pecha and to not eat it yet, he walked away and, me being me, devoured the entire thing. But oh Arceus, the flavour of it! It was the sweetest thing I had ever tasted, and so soft too! Naturally when my dad got back to find me covered in scraps of pecha he just chuckled softly, shaking his head saying "What would I ever do without you Repto" He smiled softly and picked me up, walking away into the forest with me to choose some flowers, I never knew why, I do now though, they were for my mothers grave, I still go there sometimes, but it just holds so many memories, I find it hard to... I chose some beautiful blue and yellow flowers and dad picked them, putting them into his mouth to hold them as he started to run along, holding me close to his chest, after a while we soon reached a secluded spot. It was peaceful there... It was the perfect place for my mother to rest... He lay the flowers down in front of a small tree and knelt down as I did the same. I looked to him and saw that tears were rolling down his cheeks, that was one of the only times I saw him cry. I walked over and hugged him as he picked me up and walked away slowly.
I can't really remember the days afterwards, but there's one day that's burned into my memory, I can never forget it, I mustn't forget it.
The day started like no other, me waking up and stretching as I walked out to greet dad, but... He wasn't there, and there was smoke, lots of smoke. I ran along for a bit and soon saw my dad running around, telling pokémon to get out of the forest. Saying that a charizard was there, that it had started a fire to try and get the smaller pokémon out to eat. He turned and saw me, "Son," he started to walk towards me but he heard some young eevee cry out, he looked and ran away "Follow the others son, you'll get to safety, I'll be right behind you!" I watched him run along, before I started to run after him, trying my hardest to keep up with him. Soon I lost sight of him, so I just kept running along until I saw some eevee running along, I went in the direction they'd come from and... I saw my father, surrounded by a wall of flames. I ran up and fired some water at the flames, but, it didn't do much to help. When he saw me he smiled as tears filled his eyes, I kept trying to put the fire out as he spoke, his voice soft, but trembling. That was the only time I saw him scared. "Repto... You need to go" I shook my head as he continued to speak "Repto, go, I'll be fine" I looked him in the eyes as he kept smiling, tears rolling down his cheeks again "I love you Repto, and I've never been prouder to call you my son. Now go, quickly" I nodded and turned around, starting to run along. Running faster as I heard a roar and dad yelling at something... That was the last time I saw him alive. On the plus side, if it can be considered a plus, it was the first time I met Primal.
It was around a week after I had seen my father when I heard someone speak "Reppy? Are you okay?" I spun around, scared "W-Who said that, where are you!" when I was met by silence I sat down and curled up, tears rolling down my cheeks "I-I did" Heh, now that I think about it he was just as scared as I was. I looked around and wondered where this voice was coming from, after a while I became too tired to stand and fell asleep wondering what was going on.
Now, I don't really recall the years after that... just fragments. I left the forests and was adopted by a kind Krookodile, evolved into a croconaw, got to know Primal more. Got to know how he works, I found out the hard way that he could actually take control of my body, it didn't end well...
"Grrr... Stay back you beast!" I growled at the human. A red R on his chest. Suddenly, I felt as if I was no longer controlling myself. Just, watching. Watching as I ran forwards and took a bite out of the mans hand. Resulting in me being kicked away into the bushes. Unfortunately, I felt that. And let me tell you this, it HURT. Soon the world went black and when I awoke, I was, well... Its hard to explain what it's like. But, I can say this now. I was in a pokeball. And I was soon put to use.
"Croconaw, go!" Was all I heard before I was standing on solid ground again. A small kid before me, an eevee with him. "Croconaw, use hydro pump!" I heard the voice said. I still don't know why I listened to him, but. I did anyway. I hydro pumped the poor eevee. Knocking him away. Only for the eevee to use skull bash. Knocking me flat on my back. I sat up and watched as the kid and his eevee fled. My "trainer" yelling something at me. Along with a few words I dare not say. Either way. I was soon kicked again, and again. Until, well. Something snapped. And I just ran forwards. Biting into his leg and tearing a chunk off. I realise now that was Primal's doing. I'm still quite glad he did that... Anyway. Not to lose track of where I was. I was soon, well. Bloody. Plus, I may, or may not have broken my vow of being vegetarian... No I did kill the guy! ...Only maimed.
I tore a chunk off of his leg. And, well ate it. And when I say I, I mean Primal. Thankfully, I soon regained control and wandered about. Soon meeting another human. But, something about this one was different. He said his name was Kevin. And that he worked for Team Plasma. He offered for me to come along, and of course I obliged. Now, I know what you're thinking. But, it's not how you think. For he basically, just helped out here and there. Refused to steal , he believed pokemon should be free.
Fast forward a few months and me and Primal are good friends. Except when he's being a smartass. Which is almost always. Me and Kevin are getting along great. Despite me getting him kicked out of team plasma... Ahem. Lets just say, Primal got hungry and Ghetsis' head looked inviting.
But, it was in these months that I learnt I could do something amazing... That would shock Kevin. And myself too.
I was in the kitchen of the small apartment Kevin had rented on his salery of working at a local bakery. I climbed up onto a chair and finally onto the bench. Opening everything as I stuck my snout into whatever I found. Seeing if it smelt nice, and was good for me to eat.
"Come on Reppy, just eat some meat. There's plenty in the fridge!" Primal whinged to me. However, I was not going to be influenced. Soon I found something I liked even more than Pecha berries. Chocolate. I grabbed it and jumped off the bench. Hurrying out and hiding in the hall way as I bit a hunk off. Savouring the flavor.
My joy was short lived as I spotted Kevin walking down the hall. Panicking I ran out, only to trip and watch as my chocolate flew out the open window opposite.
"My chocolate!" I cried out, before whining.
"Whos there! I've got a croconaw, and I'm not afraid to use it!"
"Wait... You can understand me?" I questioned as Kevin looked around suspiciously. Not noticing me.
"Of course I can... Now show yourself!" He yelled. His gaze soon falling upon me. "Hey, Croc. Seen any people around here?" He asked me. Getting the shock of his life in return.
"That was me"
"Oh, I see-Did... Did you just talk...?"
That's right. The very first time I spoke english, and my very first words were 'My chocolate'. I'm such a charming gatr, I know.
I nodded slowly as Kevin stepped back before screaming and running out of the room. I followed and poked my head into his room. Where he stood on the bed. Holding a pillow for defense.
Primal chuckled lightly as he spoke to me. "You'd think he'd get a more powerful thing to defend against a talking croconaw. Let's eat him!"
I chuckled softly and shook my head, walking into the room and looking up at Kevin. "Croco?"
"S-Stay back! You can talk! You shouldn't be able to, you're a pokemon!"
I climbed up onto the bed and sat down. Grinning stupidly at him as I always did.
He smiled lightly and sat opposite me. We stayed like this for a while. Neither of us saying a word.
"So..." Kevin said, finally breaking the silence. "Since when could you talk?"
I rubbed my neck lightly and looked him in the eyes. "Since about... Twenty minutes ago" I said nervously. Only to hear Kevin laugh.
"Oh Arceus, you mean. You only started talking, twenty minutes ago?"
I nodded as he stood up and jumped off the bed. "Well, how about we go get some training done. That'll take our minds off of this, plus, we can get to know each other better!" he said, walking out the door.
Of course, I already knew him extremely well. TOO well some might say... Eheheh... Anyway. I'm going to get some pecha berries. I'll be right back!