2 – Ivysaur
I remember asking my mother why it was that it took a ritual at night to evolve if we grow because of the sun. Her response still sticks with me, "It takes both the light and the dark to make you who you are. The sun give you obvious growth and help, but it's the growing that happens at night, when you can't see what is going on, that truly changes you."
That was one of the last lessons I received from my mother. Ever since that professor man took me from the remains of my clan, it's been the main thing I've held to. I will grow from that, even though it seems impossible, I will grow.
And, here I am. I am getting there. I'm no longer considered a child by the standards of the Saur clan, but I am not yet an elder either. Now that I've been shaped by my youth, it is time for me to enjoy the growth by day. When my flower has grown to its full potential, I'll become a true elder. And then I'll be able to start my own tribe.
But, in the meantime, I will dedicate myself to my trainer's cause. They have cared for me and raised me and helped me to find my true potential. The least I can do is accompany them into battle. It may not be a Saur clan, but it is a worthy clan indeed. I hope to learn from this trainer's leadership and pass it on to the next generation of Saurs.
"I'm so glad that you were able to evolve last night, Ivysaur! You've been so well and you've definitely earned your flower! I can't wait to see how you're gonna amaze me next!"
I can't help but shake the mentioned flower, basking in the praise. I'm glad that he noticed my hard work, and has actually been researching the ways of Pokemon. Most trainers I see us pass don't seem to recognize the significance of a flower to a Saur, but not my trainer. He gets it.
I'm sure my mother would have been proud of me.
"Oh come on! Not here too! We have to get these guys out of here! Let's go and defeat Team Rocket!"
She will be even more proud of me when I avenge them all and restart our clan in a world without her killers.