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Toni wandered through the ruins, her gaze drifting all around her every few steps. Part of her was mentally scolding herself for not returning to Vanilla peaks. That had been her plan, as she thought a good water or ice type would help balance out her team. That plan changed when she happened to walk near the Zodiac Ruins the other night. She’d looked in just the right place at just the right time and caught a glimpse of a really cute winged Pokemon with huge ears as it flew behind a partially-collapsed wall. She couldn’t put the moment out of her mind, so now she was back here, hoping to find the Pokemon again and add it to her team. She wasn’t sure how common that species was – she wasn’t even sure of the name – but this was a night where she had plenty of free time. If she’d get the chance to see it again, surely it would be now…?

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((Toni is searching for a Noibat. ^.^))

[Kitten4u]

No bats in the belfry



Species: Ralts
Gender: Female
Ability: Synchronize
~Moves~
Calm Mind
Hypnosis
Dream Eater
Disarming Voice

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There was no sign of the flying Pokemon she’d seen. Not this time. That was discouraging. However, as she turned a corner, she glimpsed something that made her forget about the flying Pokemon for a moment. That Pokemon! She knew that Pokemon! They were popular, but something of a rare find back home. Even better – they had two of her favorite types! Flying big-eared Pokemon or not, this was something she had to try for. Then, if she succeeded, she could send her sisters an email to brag about her cool new friend.

The Ralts turned to her, and she froze, worried that she’d spooked it. It definitely noticed her – the way its head was tilted made it look like it was making eye contact with her and everything – but it didn’t run away. In fact, it took a step toward her. She beamed at it and knelt down to be closer at eye level, which prompted another couple steps forward.

“Hello,” she greeted the Pokemon carefully. “It’s really good to meet you.” She hesitated there, unsure of what to say next. She didn’t want to just kneel here and make small talk, and the Ralts probably didn’t want to sit here through a lengthy, one-sided conversation, either. “I’m going to be a Pokemon trainer someday, and I’d love to add you to my team. Would that be okay?”

The Ralts seemed to stiffen, and then it looked around. Finally, it faced her again. Toni watched it, but it seemed to be waiting on her. Was that a yes? A no? A “fight me, and we’ll see”? …Probably the latter. She knew if she were a Pokemon, she’d want to see what a potential trainer was capable of before deciding to join or not – if she even got the choice. She could give the Ralts the same consideration. She’d even be extra nice and avoid using Hematite for this. Ralts probably wouldn’t appreciate having its type weaknesses exploited.

“Moonstone, come out.” She released her Fennekin from her pokeball. “We’re about to have a new family member, but I need you to help me make that happen.”

Moonstone barked and faced the Ralts, her tail twitching as she waited for her first order.

Toni drew in a deep breath. This was her first time trying to capture something…she hoped she was doing this right. “Let’s start with Flamethrower.”

Moonstone spat out a stream of flame at the Ralts. Ralts stared at the Fennekin, and something – its eyes? – under the green whatever-that-was started to glow red. Moonstone’s eyes glowed red as well, and then closed as she collapsed, fast asleep.

“Ack!” Toni stared at the Pokemon, wondering what she should do. She could call her back…but what if Hematite also fell asleep? It…was probably better to wait it out, at least for now. But then an odd glow connected the two Pokemon, and her insides lurched. That…that wasn’t good at all, was it? The glow continued, seeming to pulse a couple times, and Moonstone woke up just long enough to faint.

“I’m sorry!” Toni called the Pokemon back as quickly as she could, hoping she’d be forgiven soon. It wasn’t so bad, was it? Pokemon fainted in battle all the time, didn’t they? In any case, she was left with only Hematite. It was time to finish this battle…hopefully before more bad happened.

“Hematite, Iron Head,” she ordered. “Please make it quick.”

Hematite slammed into Ralts, who countered by putting her to sleep. The Ralts was weak now, though. Maybe Toni could finish the battle now. She tossed an empty pokeball at the wild Pokemon and waited, holding her breath. The ball shook once, then again, then wobbled just a little, and then went still.

Toni gave the ball a few more seconds, and then retrieved it with a relieved sigh. “Welcome to the team, Tourmaline.”

Ralts was captured.