[Samuel Brookes]

Another day, another new place. Samuel had decided to avoid spooky places after his encounter with the sableye, and was now on the hunt somewhere that would, hopefully, have something more to his liking. Even though he had caught that sableye, he had done so simply because he wanted a variety on his team- not because he actually liked it. Was that fair on the poor thing? Probably not, but Samuel had other worries.

For once, Rune wasn't at his side. Instead it was Striker who trotted alongside him now, tail and head held high as the shiny Shinx looked around. "So, buddy, what shall we look for today?" Samuel asked the yellow and black pokemon.

Striker didn't seem to have much of a response. He was too busy leaping ahead, searching for any wild pokemon and generally trying to act as Rune might have. Samuel didn't mind, though. He already knew what he was looking for. A fire-type. Preferably a furry one he could consider cute.


(Looking for: Vulpix, Growlithe or Ponyta. Charmander or Cyndaquil would work, too.)

[Bena]

Behold!



Species: Ponyta
Gender: Male
Ability: Flame Body
Moves: Stomp | Growl | Flame Wheel | Tail Whip

[Samuel Brookes]

Samuel paused as he saw the pony-like pokemon stood tense and wary on a ledge, its gaze fixed on Samuel and Striker as if daring them to come any closer. Striker growled, stepping forwards as though preparing to attack.

"Wait," Samuel told the Shinx. The Ponyta was tense, he noticed, but it wasn't attacking. Not yet, anyway. Slowly, Samuel stepped forwards, hand outstretched towards the ledge the pokemon was stood on.

It was a bad move. With a snort the Ponyta stomped down, and it was only Striker's quick reaction that saved Samuel from being struck by its hooves. The Shinx was knocked away by the Ponyta's hooves, but instantly leapt back to his feet.

Samuel recovered quickly from his fright, scrambling to get up and shout his order. "Striker, use Thunderbolt!"

Striker nodded and leapt, the bolt of lightning striking the Ponyta. It reared up before retaliating, its body cloaked with fire. The Flame Wheel hit Striker squarely, and the Shinx cried out with pain. But it was only an instant before Striker attacked again with another Thunderbolt under Samuel's orders. To Samuel's relief, the attack left the Ponyta paralysed. He threw a poke ball at it hurriedly, not wanting to risk another attack on Striker. Without waiting to see if he was successful, he dropped down to check the Shinx over. Striker didn't seem to be too badly injured. In fact, he seemed more annoyed than anything, his eyes narrowed as he watched the wobbling ball finally go still. It was only then he relaxed, looking up at Samuel with a disgruntled expression.