Oblivion League- Ryan's Pokemon Adventure

Ch 1

After being defeated in the Unova League semi-finals by his friend, Jim, Ryan returned home to the Sinnoh region in Sunyshore City, where his parents had some interesting news.

Mom: So, Ryan, I'm not sure if your father told you or not, but I got a job managing a Pokemon Day Care site in Solstice Town in the Oblivion region! We're moving this week!

Ryan: That's great!

He started laughing.

Mom: Hmm? What's so funny?

Ryan: This is actually a great thing, because I don't have to think about where to go next! I'll work to get into the Oblivion League and win this one! ...Where is Dad anyway?

Mom: He's in Castelia City, working on a deal with Joint Avenue. He's gonna meet us at the new house in a few months... oh, that's right! Ryan, your father is going to be the new Castelia Gym Leader!

Ryan: … Really?! That's great! Glad Dad's finally getting back into what he's always loved doing!

Mom: Mmm, sweetie I know... After giving up his position as Unova League Champion to Alder so he could spend more time with our family, he definitely deserves another chance to do this!

So, Ryan and Mom hired movers to help them move their belongings to Solstice Town, where they both found their new living location quite enjoyable. Mom loved the history behind the town (apparently, it was formed by a Solrock colony millenniums ago).

Ryan received an email from the town (and region)'s professor, Prof. Fir, saying that he knew of Ryan's intentions to go around defeating the Oblivion Gym Leaders in hopes of entering the Oblivion League tournament. Knowing that he wanted the start fresh, leaving his Pokemon from his past adventures with his mother (except for his partner, Infernape, of course), he also wanted to welcome Ryan with a new Pokemon for his Oblivion region journey.

Ryan: Fir Laboratories, here I come!

He burst in through the automatic doors.

Prof. Fir: Ah, Ryan, I've been expecting you! Come in, come in!

He gestured over to a table with Ryan's new badge case, 4 Pokeballs (he already had Infernape and was about to receive his first Oblivion region Pokemon), and 3 Pokeballs set aside from the other things.

Prof. Fir: Alright, so let's see who we have for you to choose from... looks like today's menu consists of Dwebble, Roggenrola, or Blitzle!

Ryan: Hmm... I think I'll have to go with Roggenrola!

Prof. Fir: Roggenrola it is! Return!

Roggenrola disappeared back into the ball and the professor handed everything over to Ryan, including a nifty little Xtransceiver with a town map installed.

Prof. Fir: Now, I'll just warn you right now, the Oblivion Gyms are known to be one of the toughest set of regional gyms worldwide. Don't get discouraged if you lose a few times.

Ryan: Don't worry, I don't plan on giving up that easily! I'll give the leaders a run for their money.

Prof. Fir: That's what I like to hear! Now, about where you should head to first... as you know, this town's gym is closed because the leader, Gena, is in the Hoenn region until next month, so... aha!

He pointed to a spot on the map.

Prof. Fir: It looks like the closest town with a gym is Crestfall Town!

Ryan: Crestfall Town! Sounds good!

Prof. Fir: The Gym Leader, Erik, is a tough opponent. Unusual for a first gym, but you were a semi-finalist in the Unova League, so I think this will be an ideal experience for you!

Ryan: I think so too! If Erik's gonna be my first Gym opponent, then I want him to be as powerful as they come!

Prof. Fir: Well... truth be told, Erik doesn't lose a lot of battles. He's a very obscure, mysterious man who seems to be shrouded by an ominous aura. He actually swept Cynthia and almost became the new Sinnoh League Champion. However, he refused, only stating that he "had something to prove."

Ryan: Hmm... well, I've got something to prove, too. I'm gonna prove to him that he is beatable through my strength and bond with my Pokemon, and I will, too.

Prof. Fir: Well, best of luck on your journey! I recommend that you leave tomorrow morning so you can make it to Westbrook City before dusk; that's the city between Solstice and Crestfall.

Ryan: Thanks, Professor!

Ryan ran home and told his mom the news. He couldn't help but notice a strange look in his mother's expression when he brought up the Crestfall Gym and Erik. He ignored this and set off to pack for his new Oblivion League adventure!