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Post by Athena Kanerudo on Aug 25, 2007 15:44:09 GMT -5
((since there was nowhere that said what weather the town was having right now I decided to let it be a nice sunny day~ If there is somewhere a weather report topic then I’m sorry and will remember it next time))
It was another perfect day. Pokémon gently played in the grass fields at the outskirts of the town. Trainers started their passionate adventure to greatness and the clear blue sky had erased the blanket of clouds making the sun able to greet everyone in his gentle rays. Just like many trainers there was a certain girl who started her quest. Right on the small path that led toward the lab. Well people who would pass her would wonder what her goal was. She was standing there aimlessly at the edge of the path.
The girl, she was to say the least, quite unique… Her medium sized light pinkish hair was gently flowing beside her while her hair was being tied together with a purple ribbon. The girl was slightly shorter the a average high school student and was dressed in the traditional outfit a Japanese women would wear during the feudal period of Japan. A beautiful yellow to almost orange colored kimono that had a cute looking flower pattern. The purple obi that held her kimono together seemed to be done a little too tight and revealed her fine features even more. The girl silently was watching the scenery nature had to offer her while her deep red colored eyes watched the flower field that stood at the side of the path. Remaining silenced for a while the girl kept on observing the flowers in front of her before she suddenly knelt down and extended her hand toward the nearby flower and softly ran her finger over the pedestals
“Such a beautiful thing…It would be sadden to pull it lose and take it along with me. Bug and grass Pokémon would lose their food source also then.”
As if something was about to answer her call a figure shimmered above the flower field and suddenly exact the same girl appeared. The only difference in appearance that was noticeable was the women had her eyes narrowed a little and her arms had been crossed in front of her chest. She frowned lightly and replied amused
“Athena…Your awful happy today. I guess this trip has been quite healthy for you.”
The girl called Athena raised her head silently toward the image. Certainly nobody would trouble to even notice that women. She was a mental image only herself could see. But it had been known psychic Pokémon possessed the power to see and hear her also. Narci… Her other personality. The girl smiled softly as she stood up again and thought lightly cheerful
“Indeed Narci-chan~ The nature here is much better then in Saffron city and the air is much fresher also….Also you must feel happy also right? This place is much better than the hospital.”
Turning around the girl continued walking down the path toward the lab while the image of the women called Narci kept on flowing behind her. Thinking for a while the girl felt lightly worried. Today she would receive a new Pokémon. But she felt as if she betrayed her little Venonat when she left him in care of her parents. Still he should be alright. Smiling softly the girl became curios on who the professor would be and how he or she would look like. Maybe beautiful and graceful like her mother who worked as a Pokémon professor. Or maybe a real professor like her father, but hopefully not as crazy as a nutshell. Or maybe the professor would have been just like her brother… Those final thoughts about her brother made small shards of water surface at the corner of the girl her eyes while her hands trembled softly. Narci who finally came to a halt beside Athena tilted her head toward the side lightly confused and replied in a lightly worried tone
“Ano….Athena? Are you alright? You’re not thinking about aniki ( a more boyish way of calling your big brother) right?”
Athena softly shook her head and raised her hands toward her eyes to softly rub away the tears that has appeared. After a while she lowered her hands and smiled again as she whispered in a calm tone that did its best to hide her sadness
“There is no use of crying about the past. Onii-sama would call me a crybaby then.”
Nodding softly to confirm her word the girl raised her head to see the Pokémon lab arising in the distance. She had almost arrived…. Feeling her courage renewed the girl continued walking while whispering a soft and cheerful melody. She remembered the promise she made for her brother long time ago. Always did she follow his path. Just like him she wanted to become a strong and brave Pokémon trainer but now he was gone she should no longer follow a shadow of a legend. She had to make her own goals and become a great person so they would remember that the sacrifice of her big brother was also the chance that made her become a great person. That is why she decided to become a top Pokémon coordinator. Coming to a halt in front of the doors of the lab the girl silently raised her hand and softly knocked on the doors while speaking in her usual soft tone
“Is anyone here?”
Looking around the girl silently looked around the location in search of anyone. Could the professor be in one of the nearby gardens. At least the scent of Pokémon was nearby so she was sure the professor had to be around, or maybe one his aides. Narci in the meanwhile had moved toward the door and placed her upper body straight past it while yelling
“Hey nutshells! A lovely trainer is here to receive her first Pokémon. Hurry up and help her will ya?”
A light red colored blush appeared on the girl her cheeks when hearing Narci’s words. Other people might not hear her speaking but still it was quite embarrassing.
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Post by Professor Tarei on Aug 25, 2007 16:33:56 GMT -5
The door opened a moment after Narci spoke, revealing a Ghastly hovering in the doorway. He looked around curiously, his eyes lingering over a spot near Athena. He could see a strange flickering there, but could make out nothing more than that. He turned his gaze to Athena.
<Nutshells? I-I was sleeping... sorry,> he said timidly, tears springing to his eyes. Obviously he was very sensative.
From inside the lab a Vaporeon walked from around a shelf of pokeballs, her chest heaving as though she had run a great distance. She looked from the 17-year old girl standing in the doorway to the Ghastly hovering in fron of her. She noted the tears falling from the Ghost-type's eyes.
<Geran? What's wrong? All she did was ask if anyone was here...> the Vaporeon asked curiously, soothingly. <Why don't you let her into the lab, and go back to sleep?> she asked nicely, still curious as to why the Ghastly was crying.
Geran's tears stopped and he looked even more confused when Vierna spoke. He had heard another voice, hadn't he? He shook his head, which was more like shaking his whole body, and floated up to the top of the bookshelf, resting at it's top above the pokeballs.
Vierna loked no less confused, but she shook it away and smiled warmly at Athena. <Please, come in. The Professor is on her way. We were outside in the farthest field, and she isn't too fast on her two legs,> Vierna laughed sweetly, motioning with her tail for the teen to enter.
<My name is Vierna by the way,> she added. Her coat gleamed in the sunlight as she closed the door behind Athena, sparkling in a way that indicated that she was very well taken care of. She turned back to the new trainer prospect, about to speak, when the professor ran in panting from the back room.
"I'm sorry! Welcome to the lab; I am Professor Tarei. And you must be here to get a Pokemon?" she said apologetically once she had caught her breath. She offered her hand to Athena, smiling warmly and in a welcoming way just like the Vaporeon. Her dress was covered in dirt, most likely aquired while working in the field, and her hair was a little messed up. The professor paid them no heed as she beamed at Athena.
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Post by Athena Kanerudo on Aug 25, 2007 17:13:31 GMT -5
The moment the door opened and the ghost Pokémon appeared her eyes went lightly wide in surprise. He could hear Narci?! The thought alone could prove to be disastrous and the fact tears had fallen out of the Ghastly his eyes confirmed her thoughts. He was hurt by the words. Typical Narci… It was then a thought came up in her mind….The Pokémon could speak while she understood them? Ever since she lived in Saffron city she was only able to understand the words of the Pokémon she met for a long time. Had this region been different in that way? The thought alone made her interested when suddenly the figure of a Vaporeon appeared in front of her.
“A Vaporeon?! That is so kawaii!”
When the girl finished her sentence her cheeks had turned red once more and instantly her hands moved up toward her mouth. Did she just yell that out? How foolish of her. The professor must have thought she was a child.. Blushing lightly the girl softly bitten on her lower lip to hide her discomfort able feeling she now had gained from her silly behavior. Nodding softly at the introduction of the Pokémon Athena was in for another surprise. When suddenly the sound of footsteps was heard and a women appeared Athena almost made a jump out of surprise but could stop herself from doing something silly like that again. Nodding softly toward the professor Athena smiled softly and spoken in her usual warm and gentle tone
“It is a pleasure to meet you Tarei-sensei and Viera. My name is Athena Kanerudo from Saffron city. I’m sorry if I disturbed you. I can wait if you have any urgent matters to attend to.”
Her eyes looked back toward the Ghastly who was now back on his usual sleeping spot, at least that is what she thought it had been. She felt lightly sorry at the cruel treatment he received looking toward the professor Athena seemed to hesitate for a while before she replied
“Ano….Can you please tell your Ghastly that I’m sorry if my entrance sadden him.”
It was then another thing worried her. Narci was no longer with her. Her eyes silently wandering across the lab Athena was able to confirm the professor might have been very busy on the fields outside the building. But it was then the horror of her fear had been revealing. Laying flat on her back floating above the Ghastly Narci was amusingly waving her hand down in front of his face singing the following sentences in a cheerful melody
“On a sunny day I was walking down the street singing hey-hana-ho , on a sunny day I met this Ghastly down the street. Not only did he look weak but he also cried a river of tears. The next morning I saw him crying away his fear while I whispered hey-hana-ho. This Ghastly looked upwards to me with tears and all I could do was smile and say “Hey, your tears can fill up the sea!”. And in the end I came to the conclusion this Ghastly was nothing else then a emotional bee.”
Athena let out a soft sign at the words of Narci. She really was a bad singer…. Hoping the Ghastly would ignore the comment Narci gave him. Trying to change the subject Athena swiftly looked toward the professor and noticed the dirt on her cloths. Perfect chance for a change of subject. Trying to change the attention she had on Narci Athena spoken in a interested tone
“You had been busy outside the lab? I always thought professors stayed inside their labs observing data about Pokémon and every now then giving a Pokémon to a new trainer. Hehe but that would make it look more like a shop then like a lab.”
Lowering her hands behind her she softly crossed her fingers in hope nobody would mention Narci. It would be a problem if the professor found out who she real was. She known how bad it was for her back in Saffron city. Everyone in the city kept their distance from her and looked toward her with eyes of fear, hatred, and distrust. It was painful for her to be handled like a monster or a delicate experiment that could kill someone in a blink of a eye. Still from what she heard she already done that long ago. It was her, or better said Narci who murdered the whole Team Rocket base. Still it was good for her to know Narci was being cheerful right now. At least she would not do something reckless like trying to take over her body and murder the professor and steal all her Pokémon. Thinking about the possible danger she thought deep inside her mind
“No…I can’t make something bad happen. The professor seems to be such a nice person…”
What would the doctor do if she know she was a twin soul? She would know Athena had a double personality and could even be labeled as a unstable person at times. Despite that shy and innocent appearance she remained a dangerous person at any time. This had to become a new start. Nothing bad should happen now she was far away from home. Nobody would hate her or look at her with fear. This could be the adventure she wished for. Thinking of another subject to speak the girl thought of a quick thing in order to get her mind off the dark thoughts
“I heard your also responsible for giving new trainers their starter Pokémon? I uhh…I have left my Venonat in the care of my parents.”
Feeling lightly ashamed at the mistake she had been the girl shyly lowered her head toward the ground looking toward the professor her feet. She felt too embarrassed to look toward the professor her face after she admitted her silly mistake. A trainer should always have their Pokémon with them. What is someone would attack them ? That would be troublesome…
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Post by Professor Tarei on Aug 25, 2007 18:15:22 GMT -5
Professor Tarei studied Athena's face as she spoke, and from looking into the teen's eyes she gathered much information. She could see that this girl was gentle, kind, and even a bit shy. But, there was something more in those eyes, something hidden deep within. Grief? Yes, and something more... something dangerous, and yet not so dangerous.
The Professor's smile never faltered as she studied Athena, if anything it grew warmer. "No no! You are no trouble at all! It is very nice to meet you Athena," the Professor replied kindly, and truthfully.
The Ghastly, at Narci's taunting singing shivered where he was, shaking. <No, no, no, no! Leave me alone!> Garen cried out. Though he was unable to see more than a small flicker where Narci was, he knew that she was just above him.
The Professor turned her attention from thena up to her Pokemon, concern showing on her features. "What is it Garen?" she asked worriedly. She squinted at the spot above the Ghastly, as if she had seen something. But, she couldn't have, could she? Shaking it off she called out into the back room.
"Bealli, could you calm down Garen, please? I wonder what id wrong with him..." she said as a Beautifly came into the main room. The butterfly Pokemon nodded and flew up to the Ghastly.
As soon as she got to the top of the shelf she felt a shiver creeping down her spine. <What is it Garen?> she asked.
[]i<Voice...> [/i] was all that the Ghost-type replied. Bealli looked all around, and listened hard but did not hear or see a thing. She fluttered by Garen's side, patting him with her wing reassuringly. That seemed to calm the sensetive Pokemon down a bit. Professor Tarei smiled at them, but her expression still showed curiosity. She turned back to Athena, shaking it all from her mind. "Yes, I always take care of the gardens, and the Pokemon in the fields. I was actually trying to groom an exceptionally moody Tauros... Bealli had woken him from his nap," she explained with a wink. When the trainer had again fallen quiet, the Professor studied her again. Yes, therew was definately something there, but she could not quite put her finger on it. She briefly wondered if it had anything to do with her Ghastly's cries, or what she had thought she saw. She broke out of her gaze when the girl spoke again. "Yes, I am. Most trainers leave their Pokemon at home before coming here. Do you know which Pokemon you would like? There is a list over there," Professor Tarei said, pointing to a very long list posted to the wall, her smile broadening. She looked at Athena, not studying her this time, but looking at her with genuine concern, her smile saddening. "Are you alright? Is there something... wrong?" the professor asked kindly. She wouldn't press the girl to tell her if she didn't want to.[/center]
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Post by Athena Kanerudo on Aug 25, 2007 18:59:26 GMT -5
When the professor suddenly shown a expression Athena remembered it was one she was quite familiar with. She shown concern, but at least she did not shown fear what was usually accompanied by it. The first thing Athena was about to do was smile softly and shake it off as nothing but a strange feeling saying nothing was wrong but who would she fool then? The professor seemed to be quite a intelligent person and the fact the ghost Pokémon was crying out to something that appeared to be nothing would alarm any normal person. Only a few options left….Again a quick change in subject.
“A Tauros you say? I heard they can have quite a bad temperament at times. I even heard a legend a boy from Pallet Town captured a whole group of them during his adventure in the Kanto Region. And about the Pokémon…I’m uncertain…. I guess a Torchic would be a good choice”
Turning quite again the girl had turned quite again and lowered her head once more what was a usual sight when she was worried about something. What should she do? If the professor would give her a Pokémon and a Pokédex she would read the information the hospital attached to her profile. There would only be one option left. Explain her everything….Turning quite again the girl turned her head toward the side and started speaking in a soft tone that shown hints of loneliness and sadness.
“I’m sorry for hiding this to you for now but I guess I better inform you about something before you decide to give one of your Pokémon’s to me. I’m suffering from a mental illness known as the Twin Soul disease. At the first sight I look like a calm and gentle girl but I actually have another being inside me. She is cold, cruel and loves annoying other people. She is also the same person that is teasing your Ghastly over there. I’m labeled as a unstable and dangerous person and with the first dangerous action my other soul would make could end up with the police sending me back to Saffron city as soon as possible. I understand if you don’t wish to give a Pokémon to some like me but I hoped to be able to start my adventure..”
Narci in the meanwhile had turned her attention from the Ghastly toward the sound of her other soul. Did she hear that right? Did the same Athena who feared to tell her secret to anyone just told that to a stranger she only met a second ago. Just because she might think it would be unfair of her to take a Pokémon without telling the truth to the professor? Such a naïve child… Appearing again beside Athena Narci frowned lightly and asked worried
“Are you sure it is fine telling her about your secret?”
Athena nodded softly to confirm her action. This was the best way to deal with things. If the professor would learn it later on she might get alarmed and send the police after her. She did not want thing to turn into a fight again. Still there was one thing she wanted to make the professor know and soon she said those words that hung in her mind
“But I promise not to be a bad girl and take good care of my Pokémon !”
Narci frowned lightly at the words of her other soul. A bad girl? For crying out loud how old did she thought she was? Those words should have been said by a child….Not a young adult like her? Well she did carry that gentle playfulness combined with a huge amount of innocence with her so that should have been fine. She thought maybe she should apologize to the Ghastly also so that he would feel less sadden. Raising her hand toward the Ghastly she waved softly and yelled
“Sorry for teasing you Ghastly but your such a fun person to abuse! Upon our next meeting you should be a powerful Gengar who could give me a good scare. Just don’t do that with Athena or she might faint…”
Raising her head toward the professor Athena shown her a soft smile with a gentle expression. She wanted a chance…A chance to prove everyone she was not as dangerous as everyone had told her. But the one who had the final decision of the approval of her new start would be the professor herself. There was nothing that could change that.
“I just want to prove that I can be a kind person also even when I have someone else within me. So please give me that chance Tarei-sama.”
((OOC: Hehe sorry for the short post this time ^^ 2 am here so the lack of creativeness is understandable))
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Post by Professor Tarei on Aug 25, 2007 19:50:20 GMT -5
OoC: Short!? Lol, short would be under 3 sentences. ^^---- Professor Tarei realized the change of subject for what it was, and wasn't about to press Athena. If she didn't want to tell her that would be fine. She opened her mouth, about to comment on the choice of a Torchic, when the girl spoke again. The professor immediately closed her mouth and listened to the soft spoken voice of the 17-year old. She heard it all, and understanding replaced the concern on the professor's face. So that was what the teen had been hiding. When Athena spoke about not being given a Pokemon, Tarei shook her head. Again she was about to speak, but held her tongue when the girl spoke again. She could see the fear there, she could see how this girl had been ridiculed and feared before. She felt sorry for her for that reason; people could be so cruel sometimes. She even felt sorry for her for whatever must have happened that would cause her to split. It mut have been horrible, and she would not bring up such a memory. At Narci's words, and Athena's admission of the truth, the Ghastly looked relieved. It was clear that he thought he was going crazy. He even managed a small laugh. The Professor looked at him, then figured that Athena's other personality had just spoken to him and turned back to the girl she could see in time to hear her last statement, her plea. "Why would I refuse you a Pokemon? So you have a split personality, so you can be unstable at times. Everyone can do that. If your other personality was evil she probabally would have forced herself through you and would have attacked me and my Pokemon by now. I am certain that whatever Pokemon I give you it will be in good hands," the Professor finally replied, a warm, bright, and understanding smile on her face. "I can imagine how much persecution you have went through. Poke'morphs go through the same thing, and they can even be unstable. I have found that people in this region tend to be more understanding. Of course, there are always a few bad apples," she said, saying the last part bitterly. "I will go and get your Torchic now. I will be right back," Professor Tarei said, returning to her smile. She went back around the shelf lined with pokeballs. Shuffling was heard from the back room, and in a minute the professor was back, carrying a Starter Pack, a beautiful golden jeweled pokeball, and a couple of small blue objects. "Here! I am sure that you will be happy with this Torchic; I managed to get a shiny one. This pack contains all of the items essential for your journey. And here are two Rare Candies, which will come in handy in a pinch," the professor said as she handed the items to Athena. You Recieved Two Rare Candies! Rare Candy- 2 [img]http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/rsitem057.png[/img] Rare Candy- 2 Shiny TorchicThe Fire Chick PokemonName- (None) Gender- Female Type- Fire Personality- Sweet, Understanding Ability- Blaze ~Fire-type attacks rise in power as this Pokemon's health drops~ Level- 5 Item- (None) Attacks- Scratch, Growl Evolves- Level 16 Other- This Pokemon is very sweet and nice. She is also quite understanding and of the problems and worries of others. History- Recieved from Nirven Lab; Lv. 5 [img]http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/dpffsb/dpffsb255.png[/img] [b]Shiny Torchic[/b] [b]The Fire Chick Pokemon[/b] [b]Name-[/b] (None) [b]Gender-[/b] Female [b]Type-[/b] Fire [b]Personality-[/b] Sweet, Understanding [b]Ability-[/b] Blaze ~Fire-type attacks rise in power as this Pokemon's health drops~ [b]Level-[/b] 5 [b]Item-[/b] (None) [b]Attacks-[/b] Scratch, Growl [b]Evolves-[/b] Level 16 [b]Other-[/b] This Pokemon is very sweet and nice. She is also quite understanding and of the problems and worries of others. [b]History-[/b] Recieved from Nirven Lab; Lv. 5
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Post by Athena Kanerudo on Aug 25, 2007 20:20:28 GMT -5
When the professor had spoken her soothing words tears started to dwell in the eyes of the young women. This was the first time someone spoken such a gentle words against her even after learning about her secret. Usually people would back off and try to flee from her or whisper things so cruel they still make her feel a deep dragging feeling in her chest. But the professor was such a nice person. Was this region really much more understanding for her. The tears that almost flown from her cheeks had not been from sadness but from pure joy and when the professor left toward the back door. She had to resist the urge to start crying and Narci was smirking amusing at the sight of her other soul. When the women returned with much more than expected Athena was no longer able to hide her emotions and something strange happened. For a second she was standing a short distance away from the professor but suddenly she was standing right in front of the professor gently embracing her while tears gently flown down her cheeks.
“Arigatou sensei…”
After a while she finally released the professor but still the question on how the young women was able to move so far remained. Maybe it was thanks to her trained kendo body? A question that would remain unanswered since the professor had gave her a beautiful golden Pokéball together with some other stuff and 2 candies wrapped in blue paper? When Narci noticed the confused expression on Athena’s face she laughed softly and explained
“That is not for you Athena…That is for your Pokémon. They grow stronger when you feed them with that.”
Nodding softly in confirmation the girl accepted the goods while any sight of sad emotions or tears had faded away. Taking a hold of her bag the girl gently placed it behind her back and smiled gently. Still she felt sadden about a certain thing. It was time already…Time for her departure. Holding the golden Pokéball tight in her hands the girl felt a new journey was about to begin. Still she would not leave without saying her farewells.
“I guess this will be my departure then~ Thanks for all your help and I promise I will visit you again someday Tarei-sensei.”
Turning her attention toward the Vaporeon and the Ghastly and smiled softly. She was certain the professor would be alright in their care. After saying her farewells to both Pokémon, and Narci’s more or less normal farewell sayings to the Ghastly both had walked toward the door. Their Journey was about to begin now.
((OOC: I was uncertain how I should exit so I tried to do it this way~))
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