First Steps of Shouto

[zero09]

Kota would walk through the Beginner's Path in the light of the moon happy of the new land that he had never seen before. " The forest here is truly beautiful in the light of the moon and stars wouldn't you agree Allegro?" Kota asks his Treecko as he would give a cry of agreement as he sits on his shoulder.

Walking on through the path, as boy would walk towards them, bragging to himself about his victories that he's had with his pokemon. As he looks in front of him, he would spot Kota and upon seeing Allegro would know he was a trainer. " Hey you're a trainer, right? How about a nice moon lit battle?" Mikey says holding up a pokeball.

" If you insist, we'll be happy to oblige. Let's begin. Go Allegro." Kota says as he sends forth his Treecko as Mikey sends out his Pidgey. " Allegro begin with Grasswhistle." Allegro would pick up a blade of grass and he would begin playing it as if it were a flute. Pidgey upon hearing the music would drift off into a deep sleep. Being asleep it wouldn't be able to hear it's trainers commands.

" Next use Pound Allegro." Kota says as Allegro would run forward at Pidgey, jumping into the air before coming down, striking it with his tail, dealing 12 damage causing it to faint (Pidgey 0/8).

Allegro gained 20 experience

Mikey would then recall his Pidgey and would send out his Rattata as his final pokemon. " Allegro start with Seed Bomb." Kota says as Allegro opens his mouth as glowing orbs would form as he grabs them, slamming them down onto Rattata, dealing 24 damage, fainting it.

Allgro gained 50 experience

" You broke my winning streak here. I guess I'm not as good as I thought I was." Mikey says sadly recalling his pokemon as Kota would walk over to him. " Don't be sad. Though you lost, you can learn as much from defeat as from victory. If you take your loss as a lesson, you can grow greatly as a trainer." Kota says to him.

" Thanks, I'm gonna train myself and become stronger. I want you to have these for such a good battle." Mikey says as he gives Kota $300 and a potion before heading back on his way. Allegro would hop back onto Kota's shoulder as he would congratulate him for the battle as they continued on along the path.

[zero09]

Kota continued walking the Beginners Path with Allegro sitting at his shoulder as he seems to enjoy the weather of the day. " The weather of Shouto seems to be very nice, at least from what we've seen thus far." Kota says to Allegro as he would give a nod in agreement to his statement. As they walk on, the bushes would rustle as a level 5 Bidoof would emerge from it seeming to block them from advancing on. Kota would look to Allegro as he would speak. " It looks like we have to get by this Bidoof to continue Allegro. I don't want this to drag out, use Seed Bomb."

Allegro would nod as he jumps from Kota's shoulder, opening his mouth as energy seeds form in front of it. He would then grab them as he brings them down onto Bidoof, knocking it away (Bidoof 0/22).

Allegro gained 31 experience
Allegro grew to level 11
Allegro learned Quick Attack

"That was a good battle Allegro. We should keep this up for training for the contests. After all, we don't know what we're up against with the trainers of this region." Kota says as Allegro would nod in agreement. As they speak, a level 5 Rattata would arrive on the scene seeming to wish to challenge them. " Looks like the wild pokemon want to battle now. Alright Allegro give it another Seed Bomb." Allegro nods as he spits forth a seed running after it, grabbing it and slamming it onto Rattata, pushing it back (Rattata 0/22)

Allegro gained 31 xp

" This kind of training should really help us here in Shouto, though I do wonder what kind of other pokemon live in this area. I suppose the only way to find out is to keep moving." Kota says to Allegro as they move on.

[zero09]

Kota would walk through the Beginners Path along with Allegro, both enjoying that the sun was shining brightly on this day as they would walk. Kota found that the summer's weather had been very comfortable in his short time in Shouto and Allegro had equally ejoyed it, especially the summer sun. As they would walk onward through the Aoi Forest, a level 7 Rattata would come out of the grass towards him, jumping at him attemtping to get to his bag. " Allegro show it your Seed Bomb." Kota said as Allegro would spit a glowing seed forth, grabbing hold of it and slamming it down onto Rattata (Rattata 8/28) Rattata would then attack with Tail Whip, wagging its tail cutely, lowering Allegro's defense.

" Allegro now give it a pound." Kota says as Allegro would jump forward at Rattata, turning, hitting it with his tail (Rattata 0/28)

Allegro gained 44 experience

" That was a great battle Allegro, hopefully the other pokemon of the forest aren't like that Rattata, otherwise it won't be very easy to train here." Kota says to Allegro as he nods in agreement.

[zero09]

Kota would sit with Allegor as the 2 would be taking a break from their training in the Beginners Path as Kota would be playing his Ocorina while Allegro would eat some of his pokemon food. A wild level 7 Shinx that would watch the 2 from a set of tall grass and seeing Allegro's food would leap out at it, trying to take the food. Allegro defending his food would would attack Shinx with Seed Bomb spitting forth a seed of energy before grabbing it and slamming it down onto Shinx (Shinx 3/23) Shinx would then attack Allegro back with Tackle, running forward at Allegro, jumping at it, hitting it with a tackle (Allegro 34/35)

" Looks like you started without me Allegro, but give it an Absorb." Kota says as Allegro nods, sending out a red beam onto Shinx, draining its energy and feeding it back to Allegoro (Shinx 0/23) (Allegro 35/35)

Allegro gained 35 experiance
Allegro grew to level 12

" Very nice battle defending your food, but why don't we share some with it, that way it doesn't try that again." Kota suggests as Allegro gives him a nod with a cry of acceptance. Kota would take some food from his bag as spread it out to the Shinx who would happily eat it before going off on its way.

[zero09]

Kota would walk through the forest with Allegro, glad that the the weather was so nice after the days of rain had finally passed. As he walked through the forest path, he would suddenly hear a sound that sounded like that of a xylophone. Wondering where such a sound was coming from, both he and Allegro would look around for the sound as it owuld continue. Getting an idea, Kota would take out his ocarina and begin to play the same notes back to the sound. Attracted to the imitation of the sound, it's owner,a level 9 Kricketot would come out of the trees in front of the 2. " You created such a lovely sound alone. I'm interested in you Kricketot. Go Allegro start out with Grasswhistle." Kota says as he sends Allegro foward as he picks up a blade of grass and begins playing it as a flute, putting Kricketot to sleep.

" Next give it your Quick Attack." Kota says as Allegro would charge forward at Kricketot at a fast speed, striking it with a tackle (Kricketot 27/34) Kricketot would continue to sleep despite the hit. " Now give it a Seed Bomb." Allegro would nod as he would spit forth a series of energy seeds, before slamming it down onto it (Kricketot 18/34) Kricketot would continue with its sleeping despite the damage it's taken.

" Now give it one final Quick Attack." Allegro would rush forward again as suddenly Kricketot would awaken and use Bide as she begins to glow as Allegro strikes her (Kricketot 11/34). " It seems to be weakened enough now. Go Pokeball." Kota says as he tosses the pokeball at Kricketot, pulling it into the pokeball, watching it carefully. After wiggling three times, the pokeball would lay still on the grass as Kota would pick it up. " We've done it Allegro, we got Kricketune. I'll name her Viola. Welcome to the team Viola." Kota smiles at the pokeball as he sees that withinin the pokeball Viola smiles back. Kota would then take out on of his potions and use it on Viola healing some of her health (Viola 31/34) before continuing on.

[zero09]

Kota would walk thorugh the Beginners Path his mind now set on trying out some double battle training with his pokemon to help Viola grow since she wouldn't learn any battle attacks. The only thing that there was that they needed was a pair of opponents for them to battle against. As they walked on into the grounds, they would be in luck as they would come across a level 5 Ratatta and a level 6 Shinx. " Looks like we're in luck Allegro. I want to try out double battles with. Go Allegro and Viola." Kota says sending out his pokemon to the field. " Allegro start out with Seed Bomb on Shinx and Viola use Growl." Allegro would run forward jumping into the air spitting out an energy seed before grabbing onto it, slamming it down onto it (Shinx 0/20)

Allegro gained 30 experiance
Viola gained 30 experiance

Viola would then let loose a growl onto Ratatta scaring it, lowering its attack. Ratatta would however then attack Allegro with Tackle, jumping over at him, striking him with a tackle (Allegro 36/38) " Allegro now finish it with another Seed Bomb." Kota says as Allegro would spit forth a energy seed as he would grab onto it, slamming it onto Ratatta (Ratatta 0/22)

Allegro gained 31 experience
Viola gained 31 experience

" That was a good battle from the both of you. You supplied great support to one another with Viola weakening the enemy's attacks while Allegro attacking." Kota says as both Allegro and Viola both give a happy cry.

[zero09]

Kota would continue thorugh the Beginners Path wishing to continue with his focus on double battles to help both Allegro and Viola to grow both in strength and as a team. As he walks thorugh the forest he would come to a clearing where a pair of level 5 Bidoof would sit chewing at the tree, keeping their teeth trimmed. As he walked closer to the clearing the 2 pokemon would notice Kota's presence and would turn, ready to battle, feeling threatened. " Now that it seems we've got 2 pokemon to battle, let's begin. Go Allegro and Viola." Kota says sending out his Treecko and Kricketot. " Allegro use Seed Bomb on one of the Bidoof and Viola use Growl." Allegro would rush forward in response to his trainers command spitting forth an energy seen before grabbing onto it and slamming it onto Bidoof (Bidoof 0/22)

Allegro gained 31 experience
Viola gained 31 experience
Viola grew to level 10

Viola would then let loose a threatening growl, growling at the remaining Bidoof, causing it to become frightened, lowering its attack. The remaining Bidoof would then attack back with tackle, running forward at Viola, knocking her back some (Viola 33/37) " Allegro get that Bidoof with a Seed Bomb." Kota says as Allegro would jump into the air above Bidoof spitting forth a seed as he grabs onto it, slamming it onto Bidoof (Bidoof 0/22)

Allegro gained 31 experience
Allegro grew to level 13
Viola gained 31 experience

" That was another great showing of teamwork from the two of you. You've got some great teamwork already and I know it'll only grow more the more we work together." Kota says congratulating his pokemon.

[zero09]

Kota would continue through the Beginners Pass with thoughts of furthering his training with his pokemon. As he walks on through the path, he would come to a younger thrainer who would approach him quickly. " Hey you have a pokemon so you must be a trainer, how about a battle?" Youngster Joey would ask upon seeing Allegro with Kota.

" Sure I've been trying to find an opponent to train my pokemon against and this'll help. Go Allegro." Kota says as Allegro would jump forward in front of Kota as Joey sends out his Ratatta. " Allegro start things off with Absorb." Allegor would prepare his attack as Joey would tell Ratatta to use Quick Attack as it would suddenly charge forward at Allegro, striking his pushing him back (Allegro 38/41) This however didn't stop Allegro as he fires forth a green slast onto Ratatta, draining its energy (Ratatta 11/19) (Allegro 41/41)

" Now Allegro get it with a Quick Attack of your own." Kota says as Allegro would suddenly rush forward at the Ratatta, striking it with a quick tackle, fainting it (Ratatta 0/19)

Allegro gained 50 experience

" Wow you really beat us both and good, but it was a good battle. Maybe I'll meet you again sometime in the futrue when we've gotten stronger." Joey says giving Kota $200 before heading away to get Ratatta healed. " You battled great Allegro and thanks to your Absorb you've become fully healed of your injures sustained here." Kota says congratulating Allegro on his grat battling as Allegro smiles giving a happy cry.

[zero09]

Kota would continue his training in the Aoi Forest with Allegro wanting to train his pokemon further. Looking for some pokemon to battle agaist, Kota would walk through an area of the path with tall grass knowing that pokemon liked to hide in there to avoid humans. As he walks on through, he would find that he ran into something in the grass. The grass would begin to rustle as a level 9 Ratatta would jump up from it angered at being disturbed. " Allegro Grass Whistle." Kota says to Allegro as he grabs a blade of grass and begins to play it as a flute, putting Ratatta to sleep.

" Now give it a Seed Bomb." Kota says as Allegro would nod as he forms a seed of energy and slams it down onto it (Ratatta 14/34) Ratatta would continue to sleep through all of this however. " Give it another Seed Bomb." Allegro would then form another seed as he would jump forward at Ratatta striking it with it fainting it (Ratatta 0/34)

Allegro gained 56 experience.

" That was a great battle Allegro, you were great against Ratatta." Kota says congratulating Allegro for his battle as Allegro would give a cry of agreement.

[zero09]

Kota would walk through the grassy area of the Beginners Path looking for pokemon to battle against to train Allegro and Viola. As he walks through the grass it would begin to rustle as a level 7 Shinx and level 7 Ratatta would emerge from it, ready to battle against the intruder. " Looks like they want a battle Allegro. Well let's give them one. Go Allegro and Viola." Kota says as he would send out Viola as Allegro jumps forward to battle. " Allegro start out with using Seed Bomb on Shinx and Viola follow up with Growl." Allegro would then run forward as Ratatta would suddenly rush him with a Quick Attack, hitting him with a sharp tackle (Allegro 40/41) He would quickley regain his footing at he would jump forward at Shinx, forming a seed of energy and slam it down onto it (Shinx 0/23)

Allegro gained 35 experience
Allegro grew to level 14
Viola gained 35 experience

Viola would then growl at Ratatta, scaring it lowering its attack. " Now Allegro give that Ratatta a Seed Bomb and Viola use Growl." Kota says as Allegro jumps forward at Ratatta froming a seed as he would bring it down onto Ratatta (Ratatta 2/28) Ratatta would then attack back with Tail Whip, wagging its tail cutely, lowering both Allegro and Viola's defense. Viola would then use Growl, growling at Ratatta, lowering its attack. " Now finish it Allegro Absorb." Allegro would nod as he fires forth a burst of energy from his hands hitting Ratatta, absorbing energy from it and giving it to Allegro (Ratatta 0/28) (Allegro 44/44)

Allegro gained 44 experience
Viola gained 44 experience
Viola grew to level 11

" That was a great battle with the 2 of you. You worked well together to defeat the 2 of them." Kota says congratulating his pokemon as they both give a cry of victory.

[zero09]

Kota wishing to continue his training with Allegro and Viola would continue traveling through the tall grass at the side of the trail. As he walks on through the grass, he would notice a rustling coming in his direction. The cause of the rustling would soon reveal itself to be a pair of Bidoof, one level 6 and the other level 8, both of whom seemed to want to battle. " Alright it looks like we've got a chance to train here. Go Allegro and Viola." Kota says as Allegro jumps forward and Viola comes out of her pokeball to the battle. " Allegro start out with Seed Bomb on the weaker one and Viola use Bide." Viola would begin to glow with as an aura surrounds her body. Allegro would then jump forward at Bidoof forming a seed of energy and slam it down onto it (Bidoof 0/25)

Allegro gained 38 experience
Viola gained 38 experience

The second Bidoof would then attack with tackle, jumping forward at Viola, striking her, pushing her back some, but she absorbs energy from it (Viola 33/40) " Now Allegro give it a Seed Bomb." Kota says as Allegro would jumps above it forming a seed of energy and slam it down onto it (Bidoof 7/31) Bidoof would then use tackle again, running forward to Viola, striking her again (Viola 30/40) Viola would then unleash the damage she had taken back onto Bidoof hitting for double the damage (Bidoof 0/31)

Allegro gained 50 experience
Allegro grew to level 15
Viola gained 50 experience

" That was great from both of you and an amazing finish with your Bide Viola. You both worked great together in that battle." Kota says as both pokemon give him a happy cry.

[zero09]

Kota would sit under a pair of the trees along the Beginners Path waiting out for the rain to end so they could continue on. Sitting next to him would be Allegro, stretched out against the tree, watching as the rain falls. " This has been quite some rain hasn't it Allegro, it's been falling all day." Kota says to Allegro as he would give a cry of agreement, nodding. " Well at very least, we could pass the time with some music." Kota would take out his Ocarina and begin to play it. Pokemon also waiting out the rain under the tree would begin to gather to listen to Kota playing. After playing his Ocarina to for a few minutes, Kota would finish his song as the pokemon would all give a happy cheer to the song and would return. A level 8 Zigzagoon would however remain wishing to have some fun battling Kota.

" I see so you want to have some fun. Well then let's have a battle to pass the time. Go Allegro." Kota says as Allegro would jump up from his relaxed position, ready to battle. " Allegro start off by lulling it to sleep with Grasswhistle." Allegro would lift a blade of grass from the ground as he would begin to play the blade of grass as a flute as the listening Zigzagoon would fall asleep. " Now give it a Seed Bomb." Allegro would form a seed of energy, slamming it down onto the sleeping Zigzagoon (Zigzagoon 5/31) The opposing pokemon would continue to sleep. " Now finish it with Absorb." Allegro would then release a green beam of energy, striking Zigzagoon, draining its energy before returning to Allegro, giving it some of the energy (Zigzagoon 0/31)

Allegro gained 50 experience

" That was nicely done Allegro. I guess battling the pokemon around here is a nice way to pass the time at least until it stops raining." Kota says as Allegro nods in agreement.

[zero09]

Kota seeing that the rain had finally stopped would decide that now would be a good time to continue onward through the forest with his pokemon training. Knowing that it was still morning, he decided that that would be a good time to be able to find some of the pokemon while they were out for their breakfast runs. Kota would leave the tree he had used as a camp site and would walk along the path in search of any pokemon as a pair of Shinx, one level 8 and the other level 9 would walk by on the path, sniffing at the ground for food. Taking notice to Kota's presence however, they would turn towards him seeing him as being in their way of getting food. " This should make for a good training session. Go Allegro and Viola." Kota says as Allegro would jump forward and Viola comes out of her pokeball. " Allegro start out with Seed Bomb on the weaker one and Viola use Bide." Viola would then begin to focus as a slight glow would surround her body. Allegro would run forward at Shinx as he would form a seed, jumping at it, slamming the seed onto it (Shinx 0/26)

Allegro gained 40 experience
Viola gained 40 experience
Viola grew to level 12

The remaining Shinx would then attack with Tackle, running foward at Viola, striking her with a tackle, knocking her back some (Viola 32/43) " Now Allegro attack that one with a Seed Bomb just like the other." Kota says as Allegro jumps up above Shinx forming a seed before diving down onto it, striking it with it (Shinx 5/29) Shinx would then attack with another tackle, running at Viola, striking her with all its strength, knocking her back into a tree for a critical hit (Viola 30/43) Viola would get back up as she would unleash double the damage she had taken back onto Shinx shooting off a white burst of energy (Shinx 0/29)

Allegro gained 45 experience
Viola gained 45 experience

Both of the Shinx, knowing they lost would continue on. " That was a great battle to start the day off both of you. You both did great to defeat those Shinx and you've both become a little stronger from it." Kota says smiling to his pokemon as Allegro would give a nod in comply and Viola would dance happily. " How about we get going to meet my family?" Both pokemon would give a cry of agreement as they head off.

[zero09]

Kota wouldreturn to the Beginners Path as he would notice that it was getting dark. Knowing that different pokemon come out at night, he would know that that would be the perfect time to be out there since the night pokemon would just be leaving their nests. Walking around near the trees as a pair of level 8 Hoothoot would fly down, looking down at Kota and Allegro before swooping down at them. " Alright then lets get started. Go Viola and Harmony." Kota says sending out his Kricketot and Misdreavus. " Alright Viola start out with Growl and Harmony follow up with Icy Wind." Viola would make a low pitched sound that would echo forth scaring the Hoothoot, lowering their attack. Harmony would then blow forth a freezing wind onto the 2 Hoothoot, blowing them back some (Hoothoot 11/31) (Hoothoot 11/31) The first Hoothoot would attack with Foresight allowing for them to attack Harmony as the second follows up with the same.

" Harmony now give it another Icy Wind." Kota says as she would blow forth a freezing wind onto the 2 Hoothoot, knocking them further away from the group (Hoothoot 0/31) (Hoothoot 0/31)

Harmony gained 50 experience
Viola gained 50 experience
Viola grew to level 13
Harmony gained 50 experience
Harmony grew to level 11
Viola gained 50 experience

" You were both great out there, especially for your first battle together. If we keep working together we'll do great in the contests here." Kota says as all 3 pokemon give a cheerful cry.

[zero09]

Kota would continue along with his training with his pokemon on the Beginners Path enjoying the nice day that it had been that whole day. " I've gotta say one thing, the weather here in Shouto is very fickle. It seems that one day the weather is clear the next rainy and then normal, huh Allegro?" Kota says as Allegro would agree with him. As the 2 of them speak, a level 6 Pidgey would fly down onto the path in front of them looking at the 2 of them as if wanting to battle. " Alright looks like we've got a chance to train. Go Harmony." Kota then releases his Misdreavus to the field.

" Harmony use Icy Wind." Kota says as Harmony would blow forth a freezing wind from her mouth onto onto Pidgey, striking it with the wind blowing it into a nearby patch of grass (Pidgey 0/20)

Harmony gained 30 experience

As the Pidgey is defeated, it lets out a cry causing for a level 6 and 7 Pidgey would flock down to the field. " Viola join in the battle go." Kota says as he releases Viola to Harmony's side. " Harmony give it an Icy Wind and Viola use Growl." Viola would make a low pitched sound that would echo forth scaring the Pidgey lowering their attack. Harmony would then blow forth a burst of freezing wind from her mouth onto the 2 Pidgey, striking the stronger one but the other manges to avoid the attack (Pidgey 1/23) The first Pidgey would attack Harmony with tackle, but would pass through her. The second would attck Viola with tackle, flying forward at it, striking her, pushing her back some (Viola 45/46) " Harmony get them with an Icy Wind." Kota says as Harmony would float above the 2 Pidgey as she blows forth a freezing wind from her mouth onto the 2 of them, knocking them away with the wind (Pidgey 0/20) (Pidgey 0/23)

Harmony gained 30 experience
Viola gained 30 experience
Harmony gained 35 experience
Viola gained 35 experience

" Alright it seems like those Pidgey have finally given up after 2 defeats, but that was a great endurance battle and you did great last them both Harmony and you backing up Harmony Viola." Kota says congratulating his pokemon for a job well done.