Gotta Catch Em' All: Platinum Version (Open!)

[[Desolate Divine]]

Name: Sophie Reed
Team Status:

Wolverine (5/5)


Emperor (5/5)

Partner:

Egg:

Points: 26

Basic Info Story Info
Current Location: Sandgem Town Pokemon Lab
Time: 8:30am
Day: 2
Date: September 7th 2028
Season: Early Spring
Current Team: Sophie, Amy, Tony, Neith, Renny, Kinnie, Matthias

Tony and Amy got up not much longer after myself, and began eating breakfast. For the most part, I was somewhat quiet, trying to figure out where next. Rowan asked me to lead the group, and after today, we couldn't rely on his hospitality. After today, we were on our own.

I managed to find a map of Sinnoh on the wall, and locate the two lakes that Rowan mentioned. Lake Valor and Lake Acuity.

Valor was on the eastern side of Sinnoh, with Acuity on the northern side. The northern plains of Sinnoh seemed to be forzen, which meant for us, the easier option would be Valor. To head there first would mean travelling North East to Jubilife City, then East across, through the base of Mt. Coronet. At least I had some sort of plan.

Whilst this was happening, the others got up, and before too long Professor Rowan had returned.

"Trainers!" He called out, "Gather around. I have something for you."

I made my way over to see what he was talking about.

"Usually, getting your paperwork processed would take a couple of days, but I pulled some strings and had it done overnight." Rowan explained, "I have your New Trainer Kits. In them you will find a Pokedex, five Pokeballs, a journal and sketchpad, and your trainer card."

Item Claim: New Trainer Kit
Name:
Item Claimed:
Stats:

Once Rowan was done talking, I approached him to get the new trainer kit.

"How're you feeling leader?"

I could tell it was a joke, but felt sick in my stomach.

"Alright, I think." I replied, "Lake Valor looks closest, so I think we might head east towards there first."

"Sounds like you have it sorted." Rowan replied, "Don't hesitate to call the lab if you need any help. But I think you have a good team with you."

Item Claim
Name: Sophie Reed
Item Claimed: New Trainer Kit
Stats: In Sig

*Approved*

*****

Once everyone had received their kits, we headed off, making our way out to the edge of town with Rowan and Nathan, before Rowan said his parting words.

"So this is it. You know your task. From here, how you go about it is your choice." Rowan explained, "Work well together and it will become all the less difficult. That's the best advice I can give you."

"Also, if you run into Nathan, make the most of him." Rowan explained, "As you saw at the lake, he is a skilled battler and could prove helpful to you."

"Nathan's not coming with us?" I asked.

"The Professor someone of my talents might be more useful elsewhere." Nathan explained, seeming to enjoy the opportunity to brag about it.

"What Nathan was trying to say, is that he has a bit more experience than you guys, and could be useful in situations where less people might be beneficial." Rowan explained, "He is going to be following some other leads whilst you guys are investigating the lakes. One of them is looking for potential places where Mesprit may be hiding after what happened yesterday."

So I was going to be relied on more than I originally thought. S**t.

Rowan said his final goodbye, as Nathan left ahead of us, before we made our way North into Route 202...

*****

The route itself was fairly simple and straight forward. For the most part, it was a single path, that lead towards a city that didn't seem to far away. Close enough that we could make it by lunch time. There were signs nearby advertising a small tournament aimed at beginners, happening later this morning.

Encounters! @AWA1997

A Wild Pokemon Appears!

Points: 6

@Brettles

Nothing happens (Don't worry, this is just RNG and encounters are plentiful!)
@Desolate Divine

Nothing happens (I rolled the same as Brettles... Like, exactly the same)
@Noblejanobii

A Wild Pokemon Appears!

Points: 6
@Rival Max

A Wild Pokemon Appears!

Points: 6
@Shruikan
As you walk through Route 202, you notice something colorful in the grass. As you pick it up, you see it is a voucher for a free limiter berry at the nearest Pokemart.

(Limiter berrys reduce a Pokemon's points allowing them to be controlled when badges do not allow control. Contact me if you need any more information).
@Suicune's Fire

Nothing happens (You got a 1, so let's just say you trip XD (DnD reference))

I watched as the other trainers noticed Pokemon, and saw that Matthias, the thief I shook down last night, was in the same boat as me. Nothing.

"I guess they just got lucky." I said to him, gesturing to the rest of the group.