Start of a journey
Ryou started off by going to Professors Birch lab. Once there he received Tsuki, a torchic who was raring to go and matched his enthusiams in battle. Ryou also received a pokedex and pokeballs and potions to start his journey.
Despite Tsuki being his starter Ryou already had a pokemon with him. Kai the Fraxure had been his best friend at the dragon den and would be coming with him on his ongoing journey.
Obtained Torchic:
xOnce leaving the lab Ryou went out to little root town. Ryou got right to training introducing Tsuki to Kai and having them spar against each other.
While traiining, Ryou caught a Poochyena after Tsuki one hit KOd it and named it Noctis. Althiough cowardly and not one for battle Noctis took to Ryou right away and took the training he had to do to level up in stride.
Caught Poochyena:
xReaching Oldale town, Ryou went straight to the pokemon center, healing his pokemon being the same priority as he had seen back in Blackthorn what could happen when you didnt heal after battles. He also called back home, letting his parents know he was safe and catching them up on the start of his journey.
Ryou started up training again, realizing Noctis was the weakest in the team. Despite this he cheered on the puppy pokemon who soaked up the affection as much he could. While training Ryou caught a wingull and named it Mihiro. One he figured would be of help since their first gym would be against rock types.
Despite this win, Noctis did not want to keep battling and Ryou felt bad forcing him so he focused on training the rest of the team. Tsuki and Mihiro got along like a house on fire. Noctis however kept close to Ryou and didnt seem as keen on them, possibly because he dislikes training.
Ryou visited the ruins in Oldale finding the tourist atraction formidable and even taking pictures.
While in Oldale Ryou developed a plan of giving each of his pokemon a fight in every town, figuring this would ensure they all gained experience equally.
Caught wingull :
xDeciding to train Mihiro the most since he would need her for the first gym, Ryou made his way to Petelburg city.
Once there he located the pokemon center, although before he could find it he found a library. Excited, he headed inside it since he wanted to see what books ithad to offer and what informatino he could get on the gym he would face. The lbrarian seemed to find the child being interested in books adorable and helped him books. During this time Noctis stayed outside his pokeball and seemed to really enjoy curling up with Ryou while he read.
Afterwards he picked up training again but tripped over a Lotad. After Mihiro battled it Ryou decided to catch it.
Afterwards, Ryou ran to the pokemon center and handed his new pokemon to be healed. While waiting he cracked open one of the books that he had taken from the libary learning that Roxanne had rock pokemon and that his best bet would be grass, water, and fighting.
With this in mind, Ryou decided to focus on training MIhiro and Yuri.
With that he started training them the very next day, rotating battles between the two though Tsuki and Kai wanted to train too.
After training the team took a break to find somehwere to eat. Ryou found a cafe and ordered some food for them. Kai made sure he ate rather than read.
As they trained Ryou realized Kai took his role of guardian seriously, not just with him but also with the rest of the party.
After getting back Ryou realized his pokedex could scan what moves his pokemon have.
Ryou stayed in Petalburg deciding to train a bit before moving on as he realized he had a long way to go before he could face Roxanne.
Kai trained the others while Ryou focused on Yuri and Mihiro.
Kai even got Noctis to train with him since the pup felt safer with the dragon pokemon than with Tsuki.
While in Petalburg Ryou tried to fight the gym but was told he didnt have enough badges so he set his sights on beating Roxanne once more.
As he continued to train Ryou lost singht of Mihiro after looking around for her only to find her having found a pokemon to battle.
Afterwards Ryou showed the team Roxannes pokemon wanting them to see who they would be facing. After asking them if they could fight them Tsuki Mihiro and Yuri all gave an affirmative gving the boy a confidence boost and making him realize how much he loved his pokemon.
The next day Ryou got back to training, asking Noctis to use his sense of smell to find them a battle.
Noctis was more than willing since he wouldnt have to fight.
Once more RYou focused on Yuri and Mihiro. Letting the others train by themselves.
Finding himself bored after a while Ryou found himself going back to the gym only to watch battling trainers who were able to fight Norman. He was instantly grateful for being turned down as he realized just how strong Norman was.
Walkin back from the gym Ryou asked Kai if they could ever be that strong to which th edragon pokemon gave an affirmative. Ryou took the time to think how far they had to go to get there.
That night Ryou read the whole team a story before going to bed.
The next day Ryou woke up once more raring to go train.
Noctis found another trainer, a boy named Yi Uhroa and after chasing after the pokemon Ryou introduced himself.
Happy to find someone his own age Ryou started a conversation despite not being good at talking to people his own age since he didnt have much practice at the dragon den. Uhroa was different from anyone Ryou had met with piercings and died hair. He came across as somewhat rough but Ryou hadnt seen another kid his age in a while and secretly was starting to feel lonely with just his pokemon.
The boy commented he liked Noctis name and Ryou found himself emboldened.
After talking and getting to know each other a bit more Ryou found out Uhroa was also taking the league challenge. Ryou asked Uhroa if he wanted to go to the gym together and Uhroa agreed. They both agreed however that they would do more training before they faced the gym. Ryou was beyond elated having found his first friend besides Kai and his first human friend.
Trouble found them however when an older trainer took offense to Ryou bumping into them. Despite Ryou apologizing the older trainer demanded "recompense" and took Ryous items and demanded Urhoa give him half his things too unless Ryou battled him.
Wanting to protect and maybe impress his new friend Ryou took the battle. Noctis was too terrified to battle so RYou used Tsuki.
Tsuki was poisoned during the battle and although it was won with Kai stepping in for the second pokemon, and Mihiro taking on the third one. Ryou came very close to losing him. The experienced scared him as he had never dealt with the dangers of battling firsthand.
While Tsuki was being healed, Uhroha robbed the punnk of his and Ryous possesions and RYou was once more impressed by his new friend, and touched that he would get his stuff back. He greatly admired the nerve and bravado Uhroa showed as someone as sheltered as him had never seen anything liek this. Uhroa also mentioned they should hang out at Petalburg and train longer as well as stock up on pecha berries and antidotes since poison was a common ailment.
The next day both boys went out to train, however after a few battles Ryou was found by one of the monks from the dragon den. Apparently his father had taken ill and Ryou was asked by the elders to take up his tasks at the dragon den. Being found by one of the stricter monks, Ryou wasn{t even allowed to say goodbye or tell Uhroa where he was going.
Obtained WIngull:
xMet Uhroa :
xComing back to Petalburg after his father recovered, Ryou wasnt surprised to see his first friend had moved on. He was disheartened as they had made plans to travel together but couldnt blame him.
Ryou took to training once again, finding relief in being reunited with his pokemon and being away from the den again ( for all that he loved his family it was starting to feel restricting and he kept catching looks from the elders for not training a dragon team and not all of them used his chosen name )
Realizing Petalburg Woods was the next stop-and that this time Uhroa wouldnt be there to help him if he got in trouble, Ryou trained a bit more before asking for a map from nurse joy and heading for the woods.
In Petalburg Woods.
Once inside the woods Ryou took the scenic route wanting to look around since it was his first time there.He also wanted to find medicinal herbs which he had read about in the library and copied information on.
Both pursuits proved fruitful as Ryou found multiple healing herbs and the pokemon leveled up.
Ryou also caught a Tailow stealing his things. He ended up battling and befriending the creature catching it and adding it to the party.
The newly christened Risa was added to the team and quickly became attached to Ryou spending most of her time on his head.
Misfurtone befell the team however when tehy were attacked by a wild shroomish and Risa was killed in battle protecting Noctis
Shell shocked Ryou called out Kai to finish the battle and couldnt stop staring at Risas body. He broke down crying and couldnt seem to stop as all he could think was if he hadnt caught her it wouldnt have happened.
After burying it the rest of his walk passed in a blur and he was quick to make camp and fall asleep with his pokemon.
For the next couple of days Ryou wnadered feeling like he was under a fog. Kai took over leading the walk but they seemed to just get deeper into the woods.
Another shroomish attacked and Ryou froze, unable to fight back the panic that more of his pokemno would die. He started having doubts baout battling, about if it was worth risking his pokemons lifes. He couldnt shake the feeling he was to blame for Risas death
His pokemon however still wanted to battle and took on oponents whether he wanted them to or not. Ryou woke up to them training by themselves and was warmed by their courage and dedication.
Noctis in particular was affected by Risas death since she died defending him and has taken it upon himself to get stronger so that Ryou never is in the state he was after Risas death again. The entire team refuses to leave his side and have become more determined to protect him from loss, with Tsuki also feeling frustrated she isnt getting to battle like she wants to.
After wandering for a bit more Mihiro was poisoned by a battle, Ryou used the poison heal powder he had found and gave it to her. Overcome with relief when it worked Ryou became determined to find more.
As he found an old hiker who offered him a meal and a listening ear. As Ryou explained the situation and his feelings on the matter, the hiker told him that pokemon sought out humans to get stronger and that as long as Ryou focused on the trust he and his team shared he would be fine.
Glad to get guidance and a meal Ryou slept well for the first time since Risa.
Caught Risa :
xCharacter Development: After the first death of his journey Ryou has become a bit more dimmed and tends to freeze at times of battle though this will lessen over time and hopefully there wont be another death soon to compund it. He also over prepares and over thinks battles and its likely hell put off his battle with Roxanne once he gets to Rustboro without realizing thats what hes doing.
Hes become even more attached to his team and they to him they hardly spend any time inside their pokeballs and he gets anxious when he istn sure where they are ( the latter may also shake off over time unsure on the former)
Since losing touch with Uhroa he thinks of him fondly and hopes that the next friend he finds he can stick around. Tho he remains shy and a bit overly proper around kids his age and adults alike. Ryou hopes he can some day be as brave as Uhroa. Hes also excited at the prospect thatr his journey will lead him to meet new people since everyone he knew at the dragon den was part of his clan. Hes taken to hoarding medicine and hates and is overly anxious about poison and shroomish specifically: Will most likely box one if he catches one in an encounter after this.
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