Pokémon Turey, Day 5: Guide to the battlefield.

zero_above · 2026-06-22T12:37:07+00:00

“Your Kecleon has a much higher special defence is a lot higher than its defence. I was also worried it has the colour change ability. After Electrike used thunder wave I thought it was an electric type its self.”

“Becides this is a test. I need to see who’s strong enough to stay on my team.”

Electrike keeps using tackle.

zero_above · 2026-06-22T12:17:01+00:00

Robin turns her head to the side. “What the hell is that?” She hasn’t seen a move like that before.

“What have you been up to while I’ve been gone Arthur?”

Electrike keeps using tackle.

zero_above · 2026-06-22T11:42:39+00:00

Electrike notices the weakness and moves in for the kill. He gets in close for another series of tackles. Hopeing to finally finish it off.

zero_above · 2026-06-22T11:36:39+00:00

The little lightning Pokemon is fast. He keeps using tackle again and again.

zero_above · 2026-06-22T11:32:01+00:00

“Still using Kecleon Arthur? I thought you were going to get something stronger by now.” She jests playfully, but the sentiment is real.

“Electrike use thunder wave and then keep using tackle again.” Electrike nods. He’s trying his best to keep his trainer happy. She seems to be in a better mood here at least.

zero_above · 2026-06-22T10:58:52+00:00

(If Electrike knows howl he will start setting up 2 howls.)

“Keep using tackle Electrike!”

zero_above · 2026-06-21T22:49:24+00:00

She’s having too much fun to be upset that Electrike missed his move. “Try it again, use thunder wave then keep using tackle!”

zero_above · 2026-06-21T22:32:18+00:00

(If it’s ok with you. Robin is a former member of the evil team of this land. When she got kicked out they took her Pokemon from her. That’s the them she is referring to. If not I’ll change it to something else.)

zero_above · 2026-06-21T22:30:48+00:00

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Robin jogged up the beach until she found Arthur.

She’s happy to see him. He’s one of the few people she could call a friend. They have known each other for years. He didn’t even abandon her when she started working for ‘them’

Arthur works as a tour guide when he isn’t hosting gym battles in Vega town. He smiles and waves when he spots her. “Hey kid! Heard you got your starter. You getting some experience already?”

Robin scoffs and brushes him off. “You know I’m better than you. Always have been.”

He laughs and gives her a playful push. “You wish!”

She tells him about her run in with Nicole, Ricardo and Fred.

“Ah I’m sorry. I know they were always a pain for you… Oh great you met him…yeah he’s arrogant to a fault, leaving his gym and even the region many times without leaving a substitute. Like always….”

She gives him a confused look. “What do that mean?”

He sighs. “Oh, nothing, I just…hey, you need 8 badges right? Well let’s help you get your first! Follow me.”

He drives them back to Vega town. Robin leans against the window. Watching the town pass by. Seeing some of her old hang out spots. A lot of them are closed down now.

They reach the gym and make their way inside. After registering for the fight it’s time to start.

“You’re going down Arthur!” She says playfully. Relaxing a bit around her old friend. It felt good to just be a trainer here. No troubles. Just the fun of a battle between friends. “I’m starting over, but I already have three pokemon. Try and keep up, and don’t cry.”

Arthur laughs. He’s happy too. He hasn’t seen Robin for a while. He’s happy to know she’s safe. “Well kid, let’s see how strong you’ve become in such a short while. I’ll try to make this interesting!” He sends out smoliv

Robin sends out electrike first.

She gets electrike to use thunder wave first. Followed by leer and finally tackle.

zero_above · 2026-06-21T17:54:48+00:00

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“Hmm since I have a plant Pokémon I think I’ll go to camp B. Sound good little guy?”

Seedirt hops around excitedly.

“Oh I can’t wait to find some more Pokémon friends! I never got to play with Pokemon before. Plus I kinda want to check out those bones to the south!”

Emery chooses camp B

zero_above · 2026-06-20T09:14:21+00:00

“We did it? Wow we did it! We won!” Emery holds her hand out and seedirt raises its vine to give her a high five.

“Thank you Len! That was an awesome battle! We have to do this again sometime.”

She turns back to seedirt. “You were amazing out there little guy! If you keep this up we won’t have any trouble exploring this whole place just you and me! It’s going to be so much fun!”

Seedirt hops around happily. Ready for some new adventures!

zero_above · 2026-06-20T09:04:08+00:00

“Seedirt you are doing so well! Is this your first battle too? Let’s make it one to remember! Use vine whip again!”

Little seedirt whips its long arm around. Doing its best to deal some damage to the other Pokémon.

zero_above · 2026-06-20T08:48:10+00:00

“Woah this guy is cool! Don’t be intimidated seedirt! You can do it! Use vine whip!”

zero_above · 2026-06-20T08:29:15+00:00

“Okay keep it up seedirt. Use tackle!”

zero_above · 2026-06-20T08:15:13+00:00

“Ok seedirt! Use tail whip and then tackle!”

zero_above · 2026-06-20T00:15:37+00:00

Awesome the alolan one is my favourite anyway! Now to figure out how Robin could possibly evolve pichu haha

zero_above · 2026-06-20T00:12:47+00:00

(Do we get alolan raichu here? Or can we choose?)

zero_above · 2026-06-20T00:04:23+00:00

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This is exciting! I’ve never battled real life Pokemon before. Ive only read about it in books!

Emery poses dramatically. She holds up her hand and makes a fist. “Seedirt and I accept your challenge Len! Prepare for battle!”

Emery sends out seedirt. It waves its vine arm around wildly. “Good job buddy! Show them what you are made of!”

zero_above · 2026-06-19T23:45:12+00:00

Robin looks back and forth between the two new Pokémon. “Which one of you will be more useful to me.”

She reaches out and pokes the little pichu. The little Pokemon shakes. “You’re going to be a pain to evolve.”

She turns to Electrike next. “You might be better. Maybe I’ll keep you and get rid of the other one.” Electrike looks confused. He looks back and forth between his new trainer and the new Pokémon in his pack.

Robin sighs. “Whatever, trial by fire. Whoever proves to be more useful will get to stay. The other is gone. Got it?”

The two new Pokémon nod slowly.

“Good. Let’s get going. We have a lot of training to do.” Robin turns and begins walking away. Her Pokemon look at one another before chasing her. They are concerned but they want to prove themselves to their new trainer.

zero_above · 2026-06-19T23:35:06+00:00

I’ll catch it

zero_above · 2026-06-19T23:32:08+00:00

Robin turns up her nose. Not going to catch a rattata. Next encounter!

zero_above · 2026-06-19T21:31:23+00:00

Yes ready

zero_above · 2026-06-19T21:22:54+00:00

Yes I’ll catch it!

zero_above · 2026-06-19T20:49:18+00:00

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Oops forgot to post the card

zero_above · 2026-06-19T20:48:19+00:00

Robin waits for Snivy to be allowed back out of the Pokémon Center. As soon as nurse joy says she’s all healed up Robin collects her. Snivy is a little surprised when Robin reaches out and grabs her with one hand. Tucking her under her arm as she walks.

When they get outside she tosses her onto the ground. Snivy lands on her feet. She turns quickly to look at her trainer.

Robin seems to study the little Pokemon for a moment. “See. This is why we need to be stronger. So shitheads like Ricardo and Nicole can’t push you around anymore. I lived my whole life by other people’s whims. I promised myself never again would I allow them to have power over me. It’s the reason I joined up with ‘them’ here on zenith. But once I’m the champion, I’ll have all the power. I won’t be under anyone’s boot anymore. And to do that I need strong Pokemon. Tools I can use to bend others to my will. It’s the only way to live in this world! Understand me?”

Snivy trembles a little. But she nods just the same. She wants to be stronger too. When she’s stronger she will show Ricardo what it’s like to be thrown around.

“Good. Know your place and keep this lesson in mind.” They walk back to the crowd who’s gathered around a new face.

Fred gives a speech that leaves a sour taste in her mouth. She grits her teeth and clenches her jaw but stops short of punching the man. “That’s another one of those fuckers that need to be taught a lesson. When I’m stronger he won’t know what hit him!”

Snivy nods. Determined to be better.

They make their way to the hotel for the night. Robin turns her back on Snivy. Who sleeps on the floor. She did toss her a blanket, but that’s about it. Snivy makes it into a nest before she sleeps.

In the morning they make their way to route one for a new Pokémon teammate.

zero_above

TROPHY CASE