An Umbreon who nearly lost everything and an abused Espeon walked their own painful paths alone until they met each other near Mount Mortar. Now they face a long healing process as they work to overcome their pasts and move on. The Johto region can be a cruel place, but one trainer will do everything he can to make their lives better on the road to the Silver Conference & beyond.

Wild Pokémon are interesting because they are unpredictable. Some of them will listen to others while others prefer to act on their own. At the end of the day, survival and avoiding capture is all that matters. After a Ninetales makes a decision to protect her family, she finds out that the world is a lonely place. A rookie trainer will show her that isn't the case.