Game: Pokemon Y
Challenge: Wonderlocke (Nuzlocke)
Rules:
1.) If Pokemon faints it is to be immediately released or stored in a box titled 'Grave' permanently and cannot be withdrawn ever again. (The Pokemon is dead)
2.) All captured Pokemon MUST be nicknamed
3.) Can only catch first Pokemon seen on Route/City/Cave/Ocean/ Etc... - Pokemon must then be immediately traded through Wonder trade
-Dupes Clause
4.) No Legendaries
5.) Capture rules are briefly ignored if a Shiny is encountered.
6.) Exp Share cannot be used
7.) Pokemon Amie cannot be used
Santalune City
It was a small and quaint city, filled with small beds of brightly colored flowers and large fountains spread throughout. Houses were small and built close to one another, though you could already tell when entering the town that there were few people that actually lived here.
No Santalune wasn't a very populated city and really that only reason people flocked here was for its renowned Trainer School and its very own Gym. There were a number of Trainers that traveled a great distance to brush up on their skills in the Trainer school before heading towards the Gym; a Gym that was known for being a great first Gym. Bug-types weren't known for their great offensive or defensive tactics, so it was an easy badge for beginning Trainers.
Well that was Lynnette's mindset anyways...
"With your Ground typing you should be able to easily take out her Vivillon, Tess." A short brunette mumbled to her companion though she didn't remove her gaze from the guide book that was laid out on the table before her. "It's that Surskit I'm a little worried about; we can always use Kinsley, but she still hasn't warmed up to us yet."
"Cu!" The small Cubone called out looking to her Trainer with such a burning look of determination. Lynnette blinked a few times before chuckling. Reaching down she scooped the small ground-type up and gently placed the Cubone in her lap.
"I love your determination Tess, but I don't think you'll be able to handle a water attack well." Lynnette didn't miss the defeated sigh that Tess released as Lynnette spoke those words. "We'll have to rely on Kinsley to help us out, she has a dual typing of Ghost/Flying, she'll be able to handle the Bubble attacks without taking damage from a Quick Attack." Having to rely on the moody Drifloon wasn't something Lynnette was looking forward too, but she wasn't going to risk sending out her Cubone.
Tess was an infant when Lynnette came across the abandoned Pokemon. Tess was fighting for her life on the side of a well-taken path, swatting at any human that came close with her small club. She was distrustful and afraid, so everyone let her be. That was until Lynnette came across her, she was a foolish kid that was determined to save the helpless Cubone. So after countless attempted and a few broken fingers Lynnette was finally able to get through to the small Pokemon. The two had been close ever since, as close as any Trainer and Pokemon.
"Wah! The Pokemon Center is sooooo big!" Lynnette was jolted out of her memories at the sudden loud voicec that echoed throughout the center. Turning her attention towards the main entrance, her eyes landed on a fairly large group of what looked to be newbie trainers. There were three boys and two girls.
"Shauna, not so loud, there are others here as well. You need to be respectful." One of the boys spoke; he looked the same age as Lynnette if not a tad bit older. He had shoulder length charcoal hair with a bright red cap covering the top of his head.
"O-Oh! I didn't mean to bother them!" The girl now known as Shauna spoke with wide eyes, though her voice didn't drop in volume.
"Shauna, you're still being loud." The second girl spoke with a small laugh. She looked the same age as the first boy and Lynnette herself. She had honey blonde hair that was tied back in a low ponytail with a pink hat covering her own head.
"Ack! I'm just going to keep quiet!" Shauna called out before covering her mouth with both hands to refrain from speaking anymore. The action caused all five trainers to laugh before they made their way towards the back of the Pokemon Center, toward the Mart.
"Well, that was different. It's not everyday you see Trainers traveling in such a large group." Lynnette spoke before her attention was dragged to her ringing Holo Caster. reaching into her rucksack she quickly pulled out the small green device and accepted the call. It was a second later that she saw a familiar digital face in front of her own.
"Lynnette! Pleasure speaking to you again." It was a middle aged woman Lynnette had come to refer to as Elise. Elise was the head director of 'Kalos Pokemon Rescue Program', a program that had come to be ever since breeding companies took their place at the top of the industry ladder. Elise made sure to take all Pokemon she possibly could from being release or put down and give them to Trainers known as Adopters.
"Elise, it's been a while. We haven't spoken since you sent me Gray." Lynnette couldn't stop herself from smiling. The woman before her was one that she idolized, someone that cared enough for Pokemon that she went to the extreme to make sure none were treated as if they were just possessions, tools for humans to use.
"How is that little Absol? It's been, what, almost a year since I gave him to you. He must be fully grown by now." Gray was a small Absol that was given to Lynnette when he was just a pup. He was scheduled for release when he began to show signs of being a slow learner. He didn't pick up on queues as well as his fellow Pokemon and that caused him to be deemed useless.
"He's not too fond on being kept out of the upcoming Gym battle, but I can't have him running head first into a battle against a Pokemon with a type advantage." Lynnette chuckled before speaking once more. "So are you calling because you have another Pokemon for me to raise?"
"Yes, though you can reject him if you would like. He is a very special case and I wouldn't want to put any pressure on any of my adopters." Elise couldn't help but trail off as she was met with the narrowed gaze of Lynnette.
"I would never reject caring for a Pokemon that needs a home." This was one of the reasons Elise had decided to ask if Lynnette would take him in. Because Lynnette accepted every case and raised the Pokemon with patience and love, it was a trait Elise admired.
"Well then, if you could get to the nearest Trading Station, I'll be happy to send this little guy to you." Lynnette quickly closed her book and pocketed it into her bag before placing Tess on the floor and walking over to the Trading Station that was located in the center. "Alright, I'm sending him to you now."
Lynnette didn't wait long after typing in her log in before a Poke'ball dropped down from the opening slot. Carefully she reached in and took the small capsule in her hand before looking to her Holo Caster once more. "Why is he a 'special case'?"
"Release him; It's something you'll have to see for yourself." Elise answered and it caused Lynnette to pause in her movement. Did she just accept a Pokemon that would be too much to handle? Taking a nervous breathe she extended the Poke'ball and released the Pokemon inside.
When the light subsided, Lynnette was met with the sight of a small black and blue Pokemon that stood upright on two legs.
"A-A...Riolu!" Lynnette spoke surprised; it wasn't everyday someone saw such a rare Pokemon. They were Pokemon reserved for Trainers of high ranking. "I thought every Riolu was raised with special care because they weren't bred often..."
She was confused by why such a Pokemon would be scheduled for death row... that was until the small Pokemon opened its eyes, and instead of those piercing crimson orbs they were known for, she was met with milky white ones. "...He's blind..."
"It's a birth defect." Elise replied with a small frown and sorrowful eyes. "I've heard of it being a common problem in the Lucario line and many overcoming the disability by using their heightened smell and hearing, but his breeders didn't want to take the time and effort to train him."
Lynnette could feel her heart breaking for the small Pokemon. He looked so utterly defeated standing before her, Riolu were known for being a Pokemon proud of its power and skill.
"Don't worry..." Lynnette spoke before gently taking the small Pokemon into her arms, surprising him and causing his eyes to widen at the sudden action. "We'll take all the time we need to make sure you can be the best you can be, Riley." The Riolu blinked a few times in confusion before he registered that, that was now his name. He was known as Riley now...
Lynnette closed her eyes and smiled as the small fighting-type gripped her shirt tightly and buried his face into the cotton material. She could feel the wet spot forming where his face was and could feel the small shakes of his body. It must have been very difficult for him up until this point.
But he didn't have to worry, because Lynnette wouldn't stop until he was the best he could possibly be.
