Trainer Name: Neith Nimr
Location: Route 202
Pokemon:

Fennel ♀ (5/5)

Escutcheon ♂ (5/5)
Partner Pokemon:

Binary (N/A)
Items:
Spoiler:
None

Current Game Points: 8 (+1, -5, -4)


To Neith’s relief, the nurse at the center didn’t require her ID. As soon as she was handed back her pokeball, Neith let Fennel out, and hugged her tightly. “You did really great back at the lake.”

Oh crap, my wallet was in the bag! Neith felt around. Just a few bits of change. Well, better than nothing. As the group went off to the cafe, Neith converted it into the local currency, before arriving slightly late to the party, where she proceeded to sit awkwardly at the table as the others ordered. Her stomach growled a bit, but she put up with it. She needed to save what little she had for now.

As they group waited for their orders, they began to introduce themselves. Eventually it was Neith’s turn.

“Hi. My name’s Neith. I’m 16, and I’m also from Lumios City, just like Amy. Though probably not the same Lumiose, what with the different dimension thingy. I was supposed to go on a journey four years ago, but I fell ill and have only just been allowed to leave the city again. Not that I’ve ever left on my own anyway. Lumiose is so big, it’s got everything! But I was just about to leave on my journey properly when I got dragged here…” Neith trailed off and looked a bit sheepish. “Oh, and I tend to get exited and talk too much.” She added.

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That night, Neith watched Sophie’s pokemon meeting each other. She briefly considered letting her new pokemon out, but Fennel was already trying to hide under her pillow, overwhelmed by the new roommates, and she didn’t want to add to the stress. Introductions could wait ‘til the morning.

Neith slept terribly that night. It was the first night in a decade she hadn’t slept in her own bed, and she only got to sleep by hugging Fennel close to her, like a teddy bear.

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The next morning Neith awoke to find the room empty. Everyone must be up already, she thought, blearily nudging Fennel awake.

By the time she was dressed and made her way to the main room. Most of the other trainers had already finished eating. Neith quickly wolfed down at much food as she could, making up for yesterday. Afterwards, she planned to finally introduce Escutcheon to her other pokemon, but before she had a chance, Rowan called them over to collect their new trainer kits.

Item Claim:
Name: Neith Nimr
Item Claimed: New Trainer Kit
Stats: here

After that, everyone was ready to set off. So once again, the introduction would have to wait.

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As she walked along the route, she let out Binary too. She left Escutcheon in his pokeball for now though.
Binary nudged her. Looking down, she saw that the Porygon had found a crumpled piece of paper. Upon closer inspection it appeared to be a voucher. “Hmm, good find Bi. I wonder if it’s been used already?”

As Neith was checking out the voucher, she barely noticed the others, until a rustling of feathers nearby caught her attention.

Is that a Fletchling? No, it’s the wrong colours. What are the bird pokemon here called? Pidgey? No, wait Starly! That was it.

The bird pokemon was watching Neith’s hand intently, then suddenly it lunged, flapping past Neith and snatching the voucher from her grip.
“Hey! Give that back!” Neith cried, as Binary bounced around in anger at it’s treasure being stolen. Normally she would just let this go, but with no food or money, a free berry voucher could be really useful.

Neith thought for a moment. She needed to get the coupon back, and ideally catch the Starly. She’d read that new trainer were recommended to catch the local flying type first, and now seemed like a perfect opportunity. But she’d need to weaken it first…
Escutcheon would be at a disadvantage, but Fennel’s attacks would risk destroying the voucher. Binary couldn’t even fight.
“Okay Esc, I need your help!”
The Turtwig emerged from the pokemon. “Use, umm…” Neith realised that she didn’t know any moves a Turtwig could use. She hadn’t expected to have a Sinnoh pokemon so soon. “Umm, just knock that Starly out of the sky!”

Escutcheon nodded, then ran near to the bird, waiting for it to come close enough. As it flew slightly lower, Esc put on a burst of speed and leaped high into the air, tackling the Starly to the ground with an indignant squawk.
“Great job Esc!” Neith cried. Binary nudged her lightly. “Oh, yeah right.” Neith reached to her pocket and tossed a Pokeball at the downed pokemon.

Pokémon using: Escutcheon
Pokémon trying to catch: Starly
Point Requirement: 5
Item Being Used/Quantity: Pokeball x1
Item Effects: N/A
Points On Hand: 9
Points After: 4

Esc glared at the ball as it rattled around for a few moments, before stopping with a click. Esc carefully picked up the coupon with his mouth, followed by the pokeball, and carried them over to Neith.

“Great job Esc,” she said, petting the Turtwig’s head. The Turtwig smiled contentedly, then nudged it’s own pokeball, returning inside.
Neith was stunned for a moment. She’d never seen a pokemon return to it’s ball so willingly before, especially since she hadn’t ask him to.

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The group traveled on in near silence from there. Most of the others had caught a new pokemon along the way. Neith was slightly jealous of the wild girl who had met a really cute blue/yellow cat thing. She made a mental note to talk to her later and see if she could spend some time with that pokemon.

Eventually, they came across a large group, which turned out to be for a tournament that was happening, coincidentally it was exclusively for new trainer. Sophie suggested the group enter.

“Honestly, I’m willing to enter it just to get me new pokemon healed. But more experience can’t hurt. Sign me up.”
Neith pulled out the last of her pocket change and placed it on the counter. “I’ll enter for two rounds for now please.”

Beginner's Cup sign up form
Name: Neith Nimr
Rounds Paying for: 2
Cost: 4
Stats: Boop