Name: Sophie Reed
Team Status:
Wolverine (0/5)
Partner:
Egg:
Points: 12
Basic Info Story Info
Current Location: Twinleaf Town
Time: 5:45 pm
Day: 1
Date: September 6th 2028
Season: Early Spring
Current Team: Sophie, Amy, Tony, Neith, Renny, Kinnie, Matthias
“I was interested in what I saw before.” Professor Rowan explained, “What’s your name?”
I shuddered when I knew what he was talking about, however lied. It wasn’t something I’m proud of.
“Sophie. Sophie Reed.” I replied, “But I’m not sure what you’re talking about?”
“You taking down that grunt back at the lake.” Rowan said, “I have not seen any girls your age able to take down someone that much bigger than themselves with such ease. Now tell me, why did you attack the way you did?”
“My dad has been training me since I was a kid. Pokemon battling, survival and self defence.” I explained, “He taught me that sequence, because it’s enough to protect myself, without killing them. I’d practised it on dummies before, but that was the first time I ever used that on another person.”
I stood shaking at the thought.
“It’s not something I ever wanted to do, but when I saw the grunt go for that girl, I couldn’t let it happen.”
Rowan looked at me solemnly.
“Tell me about your dad.” Rowan asked, “He seems interesting.”
“I don’t know what to tell.” I replied, “I hardly know a thing about him. I know that he travelled when he was my age and things went south.”
“How so?”
“I have no idea. He refuses to tell me and forbids anybody from telling me anything about it. Says I am too young.” I explained, “One time, his sister told me he battles Pokemon like his life depends on it, because for a long time it did. But he was furious when he found out, and I have heard nothing since.”
“He insists that I need to be ready, but he refuses to tell me what for.” I explained, finding myself getting angry, “He tells me that I should have nothing to do with Legendary Pokemon, saying that people who get involved with them end up fighting their wars and dying. He refused to let me travel Johto as part of a group, because it makes me responsible for their safety, and he doesn’t want me looking out for anyone but myself.”
“I mean, what sort of self centered a**hole teaches their kid that? That everything they do in life should be for their own best interests and nothing more?” I asked, “If everyone had the same attitude as him, the world would be a s*** place…”
“I’m sorry that you feel that way.” Rowan replied, “It can’t be easy having that sort of strain on a relationship with a parent.”
Rowan paused for a moment.
“But now I have a question in mind.” Rowan explained, “From what you have told me, everything about what I have said, what I am asking of you, goes against everything you have been taught. Where does this place you?”
I thought about how to word this for a moment.
“If what you said is true, and we were brought here to stop some impending doom, I would be a selfish a**hole to say no. It’s just not who I am.” I said, “Dad has given me absolutely no reason to go against what my instincts tell me, and to take his life advice. So if this is what is needed of me, I’m going to do it.”
Rowan smiled.
“That’s what I like to hear.” Rowan explained, “I still need to speak to a few of the others, but while I do that, think about which Pokemon you would like.”
Rowan made his way over to the next person, as I chuckled to myself.
“Dad is going to f***ing kill me…”
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