Pokemon: Hidden Intentions [SU/ DS]

[Kentucky Fried Torchic]

Name: Lazlo Donovan
Age: 13
Gender: Male
Good/Bad/Neutral: Good, but kind of a schmuck.
Rank: N/A
Appearance:
Tall and lanky for his age at only a quarter of an inch beneath six feet, Lazlo looks like a scarecrow, and one a little less Batman villain and a little more Wizard of Oz sidekick. With a frame that is at risk with every gust of wind, Lazlo makes his way through life clumsily, but optimistically. Despite supposedly being his size, the teenage trainer's clothes hang off of him, whether it be his brown down vest zipped up over a green tee-shirt or his faded blue jeans held up by a tightly cinched belt. Not assisting with other's assumptions that Lazlo is sick is his pallid complexion. Still, there is an excited glitter in the hazel eyes that lurk beneath his shaggy and messy brown hair and a smile that appear whenever the subject turns to Pokemon that ward off any presumptions of impending death.

Personality:
Lazlo is not the best trainer, by far. But he is very earnest, so hopefully that counts for something. The boy is just not the sharpest tool in the shed, but while he may not be smart enough to do everything, but he's dumb enough to try anything. Honestly, most of Lazlo's victories came from a combination of innovative strategies and a refusal to give up bordering on alarming. This is the same drive that he approaches in his life's ambition, to be the greatest Grass-type Pokemon trainer in the world. He stumbles often on the way, but with faith in his Pokemon and himself, Lazlo is convinced he can do it.

When it comes to interacting with other people, Lazlo can come off as an idiot. That's not being cruel, that's being completely fair, because his clumsiness and undiluted optimism are generally things that are to be avoided at all costs. The trainer also has a habit of challenging others to battles right off the bat because he can tell a lot about a person from how they use their Pokemon, or at least he thinks he can. Lazlo is a happy, energetic soul who's always ready to help, though he might need some more complicated concepts explained to him.

History:
With only the family Bellsprout at his side, Lazlo began his Pokemon journey in the Sinnoh Region two years late on account of his flunking the application for a license twice. But after much cramming, he qualified and began to travel the region, beginning in his hometown of Solaceon Town. After the very well-trained Hero defeated Maylene and Crasher Wake single-handedly, Lazlo began to expand his team including a Turtwig he received when visiting Professor Rowan in Hearthom City, an Eevee rescued in Route 210, and a Tangrowth encountered in the peaks of Mount Coronet. Lazlo won a few more badges from Volkner and his idol Gardenia, but the victories allowed him to grow confident and comfortable.

Headed for the Oreburgh Gym with a newly evolved Leafeon, Lazlo was sure that he could triumph over the Rock-type Pokemon of Roark, but to his horror, he found himself completely outclassed by the strategies the leader had formulated to beat Grass-types. One by one, the young trainer's Pokemon fell, even his mighty Tangrowth was laid low by Roark's mighty Rampardos. It was a watershed moment in Lazlo's life and he decided to stop trying to compete in the Sinnoh Pokemon League in order to train his Pokemon and become stronger himself. After the season ended, he decided to head off for a fresh start in the Johto region.

Despite only looking for more Grass Pokemon, Lazlo managed to run into foot soldiers of Team Ultima during his travels through the Ilex Forest and escaped only because Hulk made a new exit out of the dense woods. Now catching his breath in the Goldenrod Pokemon Center, Lazlo is hearing about the chaos Johto and Kanto are falling into and wondering if maybe Unova would have been nicer this time of year.

Pokemon:
Hero is a male Bellsprout with the ability Chlorophyl and a movepool consisting of Vine Whip, Reflect, Sleep Powder, and Slam. He was Lazlo's first Pokemon and is his most trusted partner. Despite its fragile appearance, Hero is well-versed in martial arts, particularly Aikido and Sumo styles and has truly earned its place as Lazlo's primary battling Pokemon. Definitely far more courageous and dedicated than his trainer, this Bellsprout is the paragon of its species, second to none.

Davey is a male Turtwig with the ability Overgrow and a movepool consisting of Withdraw, Bullet Seed, Bite, and Leaf Storm. Lazlo received him from Professor Rowan during his journey through Sinnoh. Wide-eyed and innocent, this Turtwig enjoys battling, but can often get distracted and is prone to wandering off after butterflies. Despite being the second Pokemon to join the team, Davey is still very much the baby of the group and is doted upon especially by Bella Reve.

Hulk is a male Tangrowth with the ability Regenerator and a movepool consisting of Protect, Power Whip, Double-Edge, and Earthquake. Joining Lazlo already fully-evolved, Hulk has made a huge impression on the team, despite being its most recent addition. Like his namesake, this Tangrowth is not very easy to control and can often lose himself in his mindless rage, caring little for who or what he destroys on his rampages. Still, Hulk's power has gotten Lazlo out of many tough situations, so he'll keep on working to handle the awesome power of this not-so-jolly green giant.

Bella Reve is a female Leafeon with the ability Leaf Guard and a movepool consisting of Leaf Blade, Attract, Heal Bell, and Dig. Elegant, refined, and charming, Bella Reve is another of Lazlo's prized Grass-type Pokemon and the one who detests combat the most. Caught as an Eevee partway through his journey, Bella didn't evolve until Lazlo was heading through the Eterna Forest in order to challenge the Oreburgh Gym. Now, she sees herself as the peacemaker of the group and is adept at not only keeping Davey entertained, but also calming Hulk down when he loses his temper.