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Toni hugged Moonstone close, grateful for the Fennekin’s warmth as she trekked through the caves. It was a bit too cold for comfort, but it had been more than worth it coming all the way out there just to see the crystal caverns. She was here primarily to explore – she had to wander around in order to really learn about her current home – but she was also hoping to make her team stronger. Whether that meant adding a new member or training a current one she wasn’t sure yet. She supposed she’d see what she encountered and decide from there.



She’d been on her feet for a while and it was starting to get hard to breathe, so she stopped and sat down, cuddling Moonstone close and placing her fingers just close enough to the Pokemon’s ears to feel the warmth emanating from there. She loved Moonstone from the moment she got her, but she was happier than ever now that her sisters and friends had gotten her a fire type. While she warmed herself, she continued to look around, her eyes seeking any movement in the cavern that might betray the presence of another Pokemon.

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((Surprise me! If I like it I’ll try for it. If not, at least there’s exp. ^.^))

[Kitten4u]

It's watching you



Species: Bergmite
Gender: Female
Ability: Ice Body
~Moves~
Tackle
Sharpen
Bite
Blizzard

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It took quite a while for something to happen. Eventually, Toni decided it was probably best to get back to the dorm. However, upon standing, she noticed a pair of eyes in with all the crystal. And…just a pair of eyes. Huh, how weird. But then she realized the odd shape of the “crystal” around them, and the white underneath. Oh! That…was really good camouflage. Well done.

Now she had two options – capture or fight it off. She didn’t want a huge army of Pokemon, but it would be good to have enough for a few different parties. This one was…kind of cute, she supposed, but cuteness wasn’t that important when it came to battling, was it? It seemed like an ice type, and she took a moment to look it up in her Pokedex to confirm that. Could she use an ice type? Was there anything special about this particular species? Thinking about all this made her realize that she had so much to learn yet.

“What do you think, Moonstone?” She looked down at her Pokemon, who blinked up at her in response. She frowned at that and stared at the newcomer. Well…she could see how strong it was, and decide then.

“Looks like we’ve found your first opponent, Moonstone.” She set the Fennekin down. Try a flamethrower, to start with.

Moonstone complied, spitting out a stream of flame at the Bergmite. Toni knew enough to know that fire was her opponent’s weak point, and had half expected to see a fainted Pokemon once the flames died. However, the Bergmite was still standing. Visibly weakened, but still standing. It countered with a Bite, causing Moonstone – and, thanks to empathy, her trainer – to flinch, and then followed its move with a tackle.

“Another flamethrower, Moonstone,” Toni ordered. She kept her eyes on the Bergmite as Moonstone sent another stream of flames the ice type’s way. If it lasted through this attack without fainting, she’d try to catch it. Otherwise, she’d let it remain here in peace, or for someone else to catch.

The attack ended, and Toni frowned at the fainted Bergmite. Ah well, maybe this was for the best. She’d probably be tempted to catch all Pokemon she came across, anyway. Best break herself of that habit before it started. She gave the Bergmite a respectful nod and then headed back to the dorm, Moonstone at her heels.