Hey worldwide web,
So I've never written an individual Pokemon story before, but I really like the ideas I have for this. Just letting you guys know, this is mainly an OC-focused story with appearances from canon characters. Don't worry though, no fakemon. All OCs belong to owners who know exactly who they are. Enjoy!
Disclaimer: I own nothing.
Waydrn was a hook-shaped landmass located southeast of Kalos. It was separated from the mainland by five-hundred miles of ocean, a great enough distance for it to be its own territory. A lone mountain jutted out from the center, diving the region into several different climate zones. Tropical forests dominated the southern island, a frigid wasteland snaked through the north spiral. Further east, the region broke apart into hundreds of small islands. This diverse environment allowed Pokémon from all over the world to migrate to Waydrn and live. This came at a price, because Waydrn had no new Pokémon to set it apart from the rest of world.
Waydrn was also dotted with many towns and cities, all producing goods and services to benefit the region as a whole. People lived peaceful and independent lives. Of course, they always had someone watching over them. Nine Gym Leaders had been given the task of looking over the region twelve years ago, and they continued to fulfill their duties even if the citizens of Waydrn preferred to stay independent. They had no Elite Four, and power was distributed evenly between the eight Gyms.
In Forêt City, a young man stood atop a large pink flower. Most of his body was covered by a green cloak, but he wore running shoes and a quiver of arrows was slung over his back. He animatedly ordered his Pokémon, a Vileplume, into battle against his challenger's Rhydon. The air was thick with pollen and flower petals as the Ground/Rock-type stumbled across the lush green battlefield. It collapsed on the ground a few minutes later. The challenger's shoulders slumped forward as the referee had declared the winner. The young man shouted words of encouragement to the loser and made her promise to challenge him again. He then realized the camera was focusing on him, causing him to get flustered and fix his spiked up brown hair.
Chase the "Forest Guardian" – Cherrim, Gourgeist, Leafeon, Venusaur, Parasect, Vileplume
Floral Badge – He may seem like a pushover, but he'll stay firmly rooted in his spot as he shows you Grass-types aren't to be taken lightly.
The Gym Leader of Kioo City stood confidently in front of the two square feet of earth. Small gemstones glittered in the light from her headlamp. She carefully plucked them from their spot in the cave floor. She heard footsteps, and the telltale noise of a Sableye jumping to a hiding spot. Of course it had decided to sneak up on her, she was barely over the age of fourteen and looked like no physical threat. Big mistake. Wiping the dirt smudges off of her face, she released her Carbink into the air to flush out the Sableye with a Moonblast. Grinning as the Darkness Pokémon hissed and ran, she made sure to pocket the gems before leaving.
Anna the "Gemstone Expert" – Gigalith, Crustle, Aurorus, Lunatone, Aerodactyl, Carbink
Jewel Badge – The only thing stronger than her love for gemstones is her ability to shine bright in even the roughest of battles.
An Altaria stormed through Naga City, screeching in anger at the people below. It locked in on a bus full of tourists and prepared a Dragon Pulse. The Gym Leader: a tall, lanky guy dressed in khakis and a sweater vest, jumped in front of the bus and pulled out a flute. He blew a few notes out of the wooden instrument. Entranced, the Altaria landed in front of him. Silently, he put three fingers to his lips and then clawed at the air with them. The Flying/Dragon-type nodded and bowed her head. The Gym Leader smiled and pressed an Ultra Ball to her head. She disappeared inside as an approaching crowd applauded.
Jimmy the "Master of Dragons" – Altaria, Hydreigon, Flygon, Garchomp, Goodra, Druddigon
Draco Badge – James, or Jimmy if you happen to be well acquainted, strikes with a ferocity to match the fiercest of Dragon-types. Even faeries hesitate when facing him.
The fourth Gym Leader stared out the window of his penthouse, looking down at the bustling streets of Extraordinärt City. He turned away from the window and began undoing his bow-tie. His Porygon-Z zoomed around the apartment, looking for files to store in the super-computer he called a PokéDex. PZ, as the Gym Leader preferred to call it, took his briefcase and set it down so he could relax. It had been another successful business deal, and he had once again bought out his rival company. He couldn't help but smirk. People always underestimated sixteen year olds. The Gym Leader sipped a glass of water and stared at the clock. Maybe he had time for a challenger.
Sam the "Sarcastic Gadfly" – Dunsparce, Blissey, Lopunny, Zangoose, Pyroar, Porygon-Z
Unique Badge – Average? Ordinary? Sam knows no such words. Instead he hears adaptable and unpredictable, both of which you'll experience when fighting him.
The lock on the Gefroren City Gym froze solid, allowing the Gym Leader inside to have some peace and quiet. She was beginning to regret making her Gym an ice palace. Fans had been storming the doors every day since that wretched movie had come out, begging for an autograph from a real "Ice Queen." Pfft, she wasn't even blonde! Nor did she wear a blue dress. She examined herself in the mirror which was, like almost everything else in the main room, ice. A sad girl in a white skirt and blouse stared back at her. The girl nervously squeezed the royal blue scarf around her neck. There was another bang at the door as some idiotic fan tried to bust his or her way through. She threw up her hands in annoyance and stormed out of the room to go change.
Pika the "Ice Queen" – Glaceon, Jynx, Cloyster, Weavile, Glalie, Mamoswine
Subzero Badge – Pika handles battles the same way she handles life: with a cold wit and determination. She'll make your Pokémon shiver on the spot.
They stood at the Gym Leader's end of the battlefield in their matching outfits, how precious. The guy wore glasses and was taller than his girlfriend, the blonde with a bandana in her hair. They wore yellow and black jumpsuits and mad grins on their faces. The challenger simply shrugged and sent out his Primeape and Yamask. A Pokéball flew from each of their hands, releasing a Lanturn and a Galvantula. The two Gym Leaders shouted a volley of commands, which their Pokémon obeyed with lightning fast speed. The challenger barely reacted to his Pokémon being fainted on the spot, and struggled to keep up. By the end of the battle he had managed to faint none of their Pokémon and the timer on the wall read "1 Minute, Three Seconds".
Joos and Amanda the "Electric Power Couple" – Lanturn, Galvantula, Luxray, Electivire, Ampharos, Eelektross.
Battery Badge – Who says only opposites attract? Joos and Amanda both maintain high energy and stunning displays during their battles. They're always guaranteed to be…shocking.
The residents of Spéir City, and a few tourists, gasped as the beloved Gym Leader threw herself off the roof of the tallest building. She did a swan dive towards the cement. People were crying out in fear, until a large Togekiss swooped down and caught her on her back. The Gym Leader gave the crowd a cheeky grin and they burst into applause. Togekiss flew back up, allowing the girl to dance atop her wings. As she twirled atop the Fairy/Flying-type, she remembered not to look down. Losing her balance and falling meant nothing, as the other five Flying-types were watching her from hidden points around the city, but it would sure look bad for her image. Togekiss flew back down so the crowd could get a better view. Everyone was cheering and laughing. The Gym Leader smiled to herself. Oh yeah, it had been such a good idea to wear the tank top and shorts instead of the hideous Sky Trainer suit.
Grace the "Flying Wonder" – Noivern, Pidgeot, Honchkrow, Crobat, Yanmega, Togekiss
Headspin Badge – Hope you're not afraid of heights, because Grace can't seem to keep her feet on the ground. But her head stays out of the clouds so she's always in the sight of victory.
The Gym Leader of Maremoto City peered up at the glass dome of his gym. Barely any light filtered through the depths of ocean to reach him, so he had organized a school of Lumineon to stay near the Gym with the help of his own. Their bioluminescent fins gave an eerie glow to approaching Trainers, and all the indoor lighting was designed by Joos and Amanda at the Electric Gym. There were no challengers today, leaving him alone with his thoughts. Changing out of his wetsuit and into shorts, a T-shirt, and boat shoes, the Gym Leader examined his Dex. It was that time of the month again, the time where he would have to leave his underwater dome and journey to the surface. He had about three hours before he had to leave, and it was going to be a long ride there.
Green the "Keeper of the Waves" – Mantine, Sharpedo, Tentacruel, Crawdaunt, Lumineon, Seismitoad
Tempest Badge – The road to the top is a tough one, and Green does his best to make it tougher. He'll come crashing down on you like a wave in the most violent of seas. Keep your guard up or you might end up marooned at the Pokémon Center.
The nine of them changed into traveling clothes. Fancy costumes and extravagant getups wouldn't be needed where they were going. Every month they'd have to brave the journey and fulfill their duties as Gym Leaders. Clouds began to darken and rumble over the vast ocean. There was no time to be afraid of the rain; Forum Island awaited them.
Just an introductory chapter to start out, and the story line actually begins next chapter. Reviews are appreciated, and until then, see ya!