Appearance:
Standing at a petite height of 5'4'', Emma isn't that tall whatsoever. Her small frame allows her to sneak past others easily without being detected usually. She weighs a light 110 lbs - mostly lean muscle and hardly any fat to her bones. Long, mid-back dirty-blonde hair falls over her silhouette and it's hardly ever brushed or kept back. It spikes in tufts here and there without a care in the world (some people think it's professionally done but Emma disagrees - she just doesn't find the time for it - her hair closely resembles
Milla's in Tales of Xillia). Her skin-tone is light with some bronze coloring from being out in the sun a lot, thus, light freckles have begun to form on her face and shoulders from the sun exposure. Her lips have also darkened lightly and are a darker shade of pink. Emma's eyes are a tad-bit larger than most of her facial features and they shimmer a profound emerald-color and are definitely her most distinctive feature. When Emma uses her powers, either actively or passively, her eyes glaze into a deep, striking amber-color (which usually signifies to her opponent's, or allies, to take heed and stay away).
Emma's outfit isn't much at all. In fact, since she's been traveling and trying to survive in the Orre Region she hasn't had much time to find a new apparel. Emma wears a red tube-top that bares her stomach. When it's cold she wears a tattered and torn dark denim hoodie. The tears come from Emma - something she isn't proud of. Wrapped around her hands are brown, leather gloves that stretch up to her wrists. The openings of her gloves poof out giving them a fluffed-up look. Her bottom-half consists of wearing white denim-shorts with black leggings that stretch down to her mid-calf. The front of her shorts have seams tearing while her leggings have snags all around the lower part of her legs. Finishing her outfit are mid-calf, black, buckle-less boots that she can easily slip on. They're weather-resistant (although the outsides look somewhat worn). Finishing her outfit are small accessories such as three gold bangles around each wrist and a gold chain around her neck with a single, emerald pendant. She also wears a brown, leather belt that carries each of her Pokemon.
As well as her outfit, Emma carries two more staples to her character, which, are a simple leather and brown satchel and black-colored sunglasses. Inside she carries some rations for both herself and her Pokemon such as berries and herbs. There are a couple of flints and a pocket knife in her bag as well as some bandages and a flask filled with water - most times.
Personality:
Before Emma entered the Orre Region she was careless, happy, and free of burdens. She was a sweet and emotional girl who tried to help anyone she could. However, that all changed within the last five years of living in Orre. Her personality has almost shattered with who she used to be and any remains have been tucked away. Emma has become cold-hearted and doesn't particularly care for anyone else - human-wise. Her trust has deteriorated throughout the years towards fellow humans and she honestly doesn't know who to believe anymore. The only creatures she finds solace with are her own Pokemon.
However, deep down, Emma has a weak disposition. She puts on a false front to keep herself safe from the world. Although most of her traits have shattered throughout the years, her emotional side remains (it is especially evident when her powers trigger). Due to living in the Orre Region, Emma has begun to develop an undiagnosed case of Bipolar Disorder which triggers itself when her powers are used. Although her manic and hypomanic episodes come and go naturally they are sped up every single time her powers are triggered - which, mostly result in manic episodes vs hypomanic ones.
When Emma undergoes one of her episodes it's almost as if she gains an entire new outlook on life itself. Not to be confused with Dissociative Identity Disorder, Emma can either gain a high off of life and become overly talkative and creative (her hypomanic episodes) or become completely depressed, confused, hysteric, and under a form of psychosis (her manic episodes). She becomes extremely dangerous to be around when she's undergoing these moods and can cause quite an amount of destruction. Emma's Pokemon try to keep her under lock and key during this time but during these moods she can become quite manipulative.
History:
Emma was born and raised in the beautiful lands of Hoenn. She was raised in a humble area near Mauville City and was raised to be a well-liked and respectable woman. Emma wasn't one to be spiteful or anything of the sort. In fact, she was a superb role-model and was highly praised and looked upon while she lived in Hoenn. Emma's first Pokemon was an Eevee, her current partner to this day, named Flash. Due to living in the "bright and shiny city of fun" Emma fell deeply in-love with the Electric-types that roamed the area and thus, her Eevee soon-after evolved into a Jolteon. Following Flash's evolution, Emma was roughly thirteen years of age and it was about time she traveled the Hoenn region to indulge in the life of a trainer (being homeschooled meant she was able to travel at an early age). Through her adventures she caught a Feebas (which has since evolved into a beautiful Milotic), a Skarmory (which actually chose Emma as his trainer), and a Shuppet (which has since evolved into a dastardly Banette).
As Emma traveled the vast land of Hoenn for two years she received news that her grandmother from Agate Village, Orre, needed some assistance as she was getting older. No one in Emma's immediate family were able to travel to Orre to help the ailing elder (due to "indescribable" incidents) so Emma, being young, vibrant, and ready to tackle the world set out on her own at fifteen to help her grandmother. However, news about the Orre Region didn't reach Hoenn until it was too late. As soon as Emma reached the region all connections and ties with Hoenn were soon cut-off. It was then Emma realized that she wasn't able to return home. She learned of the new abilities humans were gaining and, to Emma, it was completely foreign. Hardly making it safely to Agate Village, Emma was greeted with friendly faces all around. However, worry set-in quickly when Emma reached her grandmother's home within the trees. It wasn't soon before Emma was informed of Cipher and the terror that was unfolding in the Orre Region. The information and news shocked the young fifteen-year-old and she was unsure of herself.
For an entire year Emma witnessed the struggles of everyone in her village and for an entire year she had seen more bloodshed than any sixteen-year-old should be exposed to. Since moving to Orre to help her grandmother, there had been no connections to any of the other regions. In fact, Orre officials made sure the news wouldn't reach out to anyone else (to keep a war from ensuing). That same year Emma was able to pick up two new, and final, additions to her party from a neighbor who helped take care of Emma's ailing grandmother. They were a Shiny Zorua and Espurr. Quite foreign to Emma but, happily, she agreed to take care of them. Everyone in Agate Village, who knew her, trusted Emma with many tasks. She was the poster child for keeping everyone happy and content - she was a ray of light. However, this ray of light was soon-to-be extinguished. It was a brisk autumn day and Emma was asked by a fellow neighbor, the same one who presented her with baby Pokemon, to fetch a few items outside of Agate's boundaries. Hidden in a small, yet lush area, were a field of berries that seemed to flourish. She was instructed to pick up some berries and Emma did as she was told. However, when she returned something seemed off and she was right. Many people were rushing to and fro panicking like Torchics with their heads chopped off. Confused yet alert she rushed to her grandmother who seemed to be doing worse. Her grandmother explained that a phenomenon known as a "Cluster" was occurring - the same one that happened three years prior in Pyrite Town.
That same evening, as the Cluster faded, Emma's grandmother faded away. Emma was told, by officials of the Organization, that her grandmother and many other elderly couldn't handle the extremities the Cluster put on their genetic makeup. They deemed it appropriate that she wasn't going to make it much longer even if the Cluster didn't occur. Confused, pained, and hurt Emma couldn't take the news and something that night went off in Emma's mind. The small house she lived in with her grandmother began to shake furiously and the floorboards began to creak and crumble. The Organization was clearly intrigued by her innate powers - however, Emma didn't want any of that. Before she was probed and questioned by the Organization, Emma freaked out and escaped Agate Village. Since the Cluster in Agate, Emma has found a temporary shelter in and out of Phenac City and Pyrite Town.
Pokemon:
Flash the male Jolteon with Volt Absorb. Flash is all about being there for Emma in her time of need. He's been with her through thick and thin and could never imagine leaving her side. He's always out of his pokeball ready to pounce on anyone who gets near his trainer.
Siren the female Milotic with Cute Charm. Siren tends to portray her beauty whenever she can. Whenever anyone of the opposite gender touches her or lays eyes on her beauty they tend to fall in-love with Siren - thus, her name - always beckoning those to do her bidding.
Odyssey the male Skarmory with Sturdy. Odyssey is a quiet yet formidable ally of Emma's. His always watchful eyes gaze down upon his trainer. Taking on the "guardian angel" role, he never has Emma out of his sights and tends to follow her from the skies.
Lilith the female Banette with Cursed Body. Lilith is Emma's sneaky little deceiver. When Emma needs to track someone or needs to find an escape route she sends in her Banette - or - if she's being pursued by a person of powers she uses Lilith's ability, Cursed Body, to disable their abilities shortly (if touched) for a quicker getaway.
Shadow the male Shiny Zorua with Illusion. Shadow is the brother to Emma's Espurr, Mercy. His shiny disposition makes him eye-candy for thieves everywhere. Emma usually keeps him hidden in a pokeball when she's in a major town or city. Other than that, she keeps him out of his ball most times since he can simply hide his shimmer from plain view for an amount of time.
Mercy the female Espurr with Infiltrator. Mercy is the sister to Emma's Shiny Zorua, Shadow. Mercy is a quiet kitten who tends to find herself in heaps of trouble. She loves to wander off on her own and that usually results in trouble not only for herself, but ultimately for Emma too. If Mercy isn't under the watch of Emma's older Pokemon, or herself, then she's usually kept in her pokeball.
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