Author's Note- we got a total of five so far, and I can't wait for more characters. You can submit more than one, but try to be reasonable. Don't think I ever mentioned that.
Dera Burton is created by brtnvm/Keala MonoSuto is created by Briar 4/Ryouga Kurogane is created by Dragon King Ryouga/ Derek Lavender is created by ArchieElite/Josiah Hernandez was created by yours truly!
Alola Breakfast Hall-Josiah Hernandez
I sit down at the table that was still empty. Nobody else had joined the Alola team yet, or any teams for that matter. I was glad to be back in my comfortable dark blue blue sweatpants and my blue tank top. I even got to grow my goatee again, and keep my cigarettes on me. I hate being separated from them. Those fancy hoodies made it way to hot. I can't even imagine what that girl from Hoenn had to go through. I look up as someone walks through the door and spots me at the table. The first thing I notice about her is long curly hair that went just past her thighs. She had a red t-shirt and a grey vest over it. Her faded grey jeans matched it. Her feet were covered by black high-heel like boots. She looked like an Alolan with her tan skin, and short body. I pull out a cigarette and light it up, puffing smoke. "What makes you think other people want you to smoke in this building?" is the first thing she says to me.
"Nobody has said anything yet. So, your like what, 12?" I mumble, making another puff.
"15! Your like what, 13? You shouldn't smoke," she goes at.
"Don't worry. I'm 19, lady. I haven't been arrested yet, have I?"
"Whatever. What's for breakfast?"
I grin. "Nurse Joy will be here with our food soon. Sit."
"Finish that cigarette first," she pushes.
I pull up the window over the table and toss it out. "Sit, we need to get to be friendly if we both want to win," I say, turning back to the chair across from me.
She takes a seat. "Well, why did you choose to come here?" the girl asks, almost a totally different person.
"My pals back in Po Town are broke, so the PokeCenter is out of business. I want to fix," I say, hoping that was all she would ask about.
"That's terrible! What happens to the Pokemon that get hurt?"
"We try and avoid it…"
"I knew that town was trash, but the Pokemon should be treated better," she says angrily.
"That's my home your talking about, so watch yourself."
"What, that's Team Skulls lair. Your a member?" She asks, looking worried.
"Whatever. Where are you from in Alola?"
"Hau'oli City. The place has two PokeCenters!"
"What, you wanna give us one?" I say, hoping she doesn't notice my sarcasm.
"This is a pointless fight. So, I figure we should try being friends. Just for now, at least," she says, shocking me.
"Ok. You have an amazing vest." I grin.
"Thanks. You a very unique appearance. What's with the tattoo of a skull shaped S?"
"Well, why are you staring at my chest?"
"What? I was trying to figure out your deal? That's Team Skulls logo!"
"I told you, that's unimportant now. Besides, Team Skull is now just trying to make ends meet."
"Ok, whatever ."
"So, what Pokemon do you have?" I ask, trying to make peace.
"I got Incineroar, Fletchinder, Mienfoo and Onix," she says, pulling out four pokeballs.
"Cool Pokemon."
"Thanks, what do you ha-" she begins, but is cut off by Nurse Joy bringing in two platters with pancakes, eggs, toast, and sausages.
"Sorry it took so long, we only expected to have one person," she says as she places a platter in front of each of us. "Drinks will be out in a minute, but what do you guys want?"
"I'll have some Pinap Juice," the girl says.
"Sure, and you, boy?"
"Black Komala coffee?"
"Right up," she says as she retreats.
"What's your name?" I ask the girl.
"Kaela, what about you?"
"Josiah…"
Nurse Joy walks in. "How do you guys plan to train?" she ask, placing our drinks.
"Well, to be better teammates, it should be together," Kaela says.
"Well, I don't know if you'll train like me," I say.
"What? All people train alike. Let's do it together. You can be in charge," she pushes.
"Fine...:"
"You kids are so cute!" Nurse Joy squeals.
"No, shes a minor, I'm not," I groan.
"Besides, he's not my type!"
I chuckle. "Thank you." I tell Joy as she departs embarrassed.
"So, you really want to train how I train?" I say, turning to my feast.
"Duhh, we gotta work together."
"Ok, eat up," I say, grabbing my toast and standing up.
"Where you gonna go?" Kaela says, mouth full of egg.
"I wanna see where to train. Follow a Murkrow with a pink scarf. I'll send it in about an hour," I tell her, leaving.
"M'Kay!"
Kaela MonoSuto-55 minutes after Josiah left
I spot a Murkrow fly up by the window, and peck on it, clearly wanting in. I notice is has a pink cloth around its neck and remember what Josiah told me. I open it, and Murkrow lands on his plate, eating the sitting sausage. "Well, where do we go?" I ask it.
It rises, and I follow it as it flies to the door and down the hallway. It flutters down the hallway where three other kids stand around talking. The first one is the girl I remember from the T.V. production. Dera, I think. She was in a more comfortable outfit. A white shirt with big cuffs and a high collar. She also wears a blue skirt and pink heel like boots, similar to my black ones. Next to her is a guy with jet black hair and a left bang covering his left eye. His shirt is also red and his shorts black. He has on practical running shoes. The last guy is just a little bit past him, close to me. He was in a black coat and jeans, with a purple shirt peeking out. A chain with pokeballs attached hangs from his pocket. The last one waves at me. "I'm Derek! What's your name?"
"Oh, I'm Keala," I mutter, looking at him.
"Where you from?" he asks.
"Alola, you?"
"Sinnoh."
The girl walks up. "Hey, your from Alola? So cool, I'm from Hoenn. I can't wait to battle you. I heard your name is Kaela, is that right? That's a pretty name."
"Umm, yes to both. Who's that guy?" I point to the other guy.
"I'm Ryouga, for Kalos," he says.
Murkrow pecks my shoulder, where it had been roosting. "Oh, I gotta go. My teammate is waiting for me. Sorry, see ya at dinner!" I call as I begin to run towards where the dark Pokemon had taken flight.
By the time I see Josiah, he is leaned back on the wall, smoking a cigarette. "Sorry, I ran into other competitors. I got distracted," I apologize.
He makes a puff of smoke, then tosses it to the side. Murkrow disappears. "You didn't invite anyone yet, did you?"
"What, why would I do that?" I ask, offended.
He grins. "Good, lets go."
And he pulls himself up. "You sure you didn't invite them? I think they followed you," he says dryly.
I turn and look. Dera, Derek and Ryouga had all followed me out. I wave. I hear a click behind, and smoke puffs from my addict comrade. "Will you ever quit?" I ask.
"You owe me one, now these kids want help to, I'm sure. Their foes," he mumbles.
"Hey, who's that guy? Why can he smoke? What's with that tattoo?" Dera asks all at once.
"This is my Alolan teammate, Josiah. He's 19, so it's legally permitted, but annoying. He's from this town full of a bunch of gang people, so he got a tattoo to impress them," I say, being as calm as possible.
"Yes, I wanted to impress a bunch of 12 year old's…" Josiah snickers from behind me.
"Well, I thought that would make you...QUIT THAT!" I shout, as a cloud of smoke engulfs me.
He waves the others. "Yo yo yo, I'm so cool, bro," he grins sarcastically.
"Well, we heard training, and figured it sounded good. Can we join you?" Dera asks.
"I don't think…" I cut Josiah of.
"Sure, but he thinks he trains all tough. So prepare," I say, gesturing us to follow my teammate.
"Why are we letting this guy 'train' us? How about a battle, guy," Ryouga says, making us stop and turn to him.
"I didn't want to train with you kids. Just gotta respect my teammates wishes," Josiah mutters.
"The best way to train is battles, so fight me," the Kalosian kid says.
Josiah tosses his finished cigarette to the ground and pulls out another.
"It's a terrible way to train. All you do is watch your Pokemon and order it around," Josiah says clearly passionate about this.
"Ok, prove it," Ryouga says.
"If I lose, you guys gonna go train under this kid, ok?"
"What, but we're teammates?" I ask.
"You stay. It's a deal."
"Cool," Ryouga agrees.
"I forfeit…" Josiah says, shocking everyone.
"What, why? I think this battle would be great," Dera says.
"Your just scared, aren't you?" Ryouga spits.
"I understand. You wanted to get rid of us," Derek concludes.
"I'll fight you then!" I say, not wanting this Kalos kid to think he's better.
Josiah grabs my wrist and pulls me back. "No, you don't want to fight now. Your to young," he says forcefully.
"What, why? I can handle myself!" I yell, pulling myself away.
"I don't want you to do anything reckless, that's all."
"So you called me young?"
"C'mon, let's battle," says Ryouga.
My teammate sighs. "I have no control of you, and I will root for ya."
"Thanks," I grin, turning back. "Let's do this," I say sternly.
"Ok, 3 in 3?" my opponent asks.
"Deal!"
And we all make our way to the arena...
