[Gene Marshfield]

After witnessing some of the astounding teams held by the students and teachers at this school, Gene was inspired to grow his roster. Not that they weren't amazing Pokemon, but he couldn't expect to beat a Gym Leader's 6 Pokemon with just his Fletchling and Chikorita. And thus, he was brought here. To a really scary-looking cave. With no light but a dinky little flashlight he brought from home that had only previously been used to make shadow puppets. 

Gene gulped, facing down the dark maw of the cave. He wondered whether his flashlight would even work in there, or if all the light would be swallowed up by the blackness. Standing firm, he looked over to his two Pokemon, who looked back into his eyes. The three shared a look filled with resolve, and they stepped into the obsidian cavern.

He figured it would be best to keep to one side of the huge expanse, in order to keep his bearings. His fingers trailed along the rocky interior, feeling each crack and bump as the trio of Trainer and Pokemon moved deeper and deeper inside. Behind them, the daylight grew ever fainter as they reached the portion of the cave where Pokemon who like the dark might dwell. Stopping, Gene flashed his light all around, hoping to see a Pokemon who might be willing to join his team.

((An Onix please...?))

[Kitten4u]

Close enough right?



Species: Aron
Gender: Female
Ability: Rock Head
~Moves~
Rock Tomb
Autotomize
Mud Slap
Metal Claw

[Gene Marshfield]

As the small beam of light moved back and forth, scanning the cave's interior, it reflected off of something smooth and shiny. Gene almost moved to get closer, before remembering the last time he saw something weird. Maybe this one will be a Pokemon, too!

Keeping his light fixed on the shiny rock(?), Gene reached down with his free hand and found a small rock. He carefully tossed it at the weird thing he had in his sights. He wasn't necessarily trying to hit it, just get its attention (if it was, in fact, a Pokemon). His caution was rewarded, as a small, four-legged Pokemon shook off its dirt blanket and turned to look at the novice Trainer.

"So you are a Pokemon... Let's see what the Pokedex can tell me about you." With a quick scan, the pocket encyclopedia returned with a good amount of useful information.

[Aron, the Iron Armor Pokemon. This Pokemon has a body of steel. To make its body, Aron feeds on iron ore that it digs from mountains. Occasionally, it causes major trouble by eating bridges and rails.]

Gene crouched down, trying to make himself look less threatening to the wild Pokemon, who he assumed would be confused and scared. "Hey there, Aron... My name's Gene," he reached into his bag for a snack to give to the Pokemon to prove his intentions. Pulling out the treat, he extended it towards the tiny Steel-type. "Here you go, a nice rice ball. It's good, try it!" 

For a moment, the Aron only looked confused. Then its eyes narrowed, and soon angled in anger. "Whoa, hey what's the matter?" Gene panicked as the Pokemon started running towards him. He dived out of the way as a small crater appeared in the wall where he had been standing moments before!

"Stupid! It eats iron! Why would it know what a rice ball is? Guess I don't have much of a choice now, it's angry. Well, this thing is a Rock type... Sorry, Fletchling, I don't want you to get hurt. Looks like Chikorita's gonna help me out again!" Grabbing his second Pokeball, Gene released his Grass-type. "I know it's dark, but let me keep the light pointed at it. This thing looks pretty tough for it's size.... Let's use「Reflect」!"

Chikorita concentrated, and then a sort of armor made of light surrounded her body. "Good going, that should help out with its attacks!" Aron recovered from its crash into the wall, and oriented itself to face the duo. Closing its eyes, the Aron stomped down on the cave floor, causing a series of rock spikes to to start jutting out of the ground, directly at Gene and Chikorita! Thanks to the defensive barrier, Chikorita was able to take the hit with little damage. "Alright! Since we didn't flinch, here comes the counterattack! 「Razor Leaf」!" 

Chikorita swung it's head around, launching several sharp-edged leaves at the wild Pokemon. As they hit Aron in its armor, the Pokemon started looking noticeably worn-down.

"Looks like a good time to try my first real capture! Let's go!"

Gene threw one of his empty Pokeballs at the Iron Armor Pokemon, snagging it securely inside. After several tense wobbles, the ball clicked. Aron was caught! 

"Thanks, Chikorita," he said, smiling at the Leaf Pokemon, who smiled back. Picking up his new team member, Gene looked inside at its armored body. "I know you might not be too happy about it right now, but I think we're gonna be good friends before you know it."

Aron... CAPTURED