Even the smallest amount of kindness in Sara's voice was enough to convince the weak Purrloin. The Pokemon limped towards Sara and then collapsed about halfway there. They laid in a curled up ball of fluff and hurt, mewing weakly. They wouldn't quite object to being picked up, unless Sara touched her paw on accident.
Sara would very carefully take her time in picking up the Purrloin. She did not want to hurt it more by being careless. The young women noticed it was licking it's paw and though to avoiding touching it. It took several minutes but the Purrloin was safely in her arms. Sara made certain to keep a firm hold on the Purrloin but not enough to crush the feline Pokemon. She just did not want to drop the Pokemon once she started to hurry back towards the city of Whalerdrake.
"Can you lead me to the city, Shadowfoot?" she asked the Growlithe.
Sara would follow behind the fire Pokemon as quickly as she dared. She did not want to jar the Pokemon under her care. The going was slow but they were making progress back towards the city and the care the Purrloin needed.
"It won't be too much longer," Sara said to the Purrloin.
"Can you lead me to the city, Shadowfoot?" she asked the Growlithe.
Sara would follow behind the fire Pokemon as quickly as she dared. She did not want to jar the Pokemon under her care. The going was slow but they were making progress back towards the city and the care the Purrloin needed.
"It won't be too much longer," Sara said to the Purrloin.
Shadowfoot barked twice, then sniffed at the ground. Pointing to the south with his nose, he soon trotted off into the woods. As Sara followed shortly behind, the forest grew very quiet. Shadowfoot seemed to growl and there other sounds of retreating Pokemon. They bounded into the woods, their sounds growing faint as they left.
In time, Shadowfoot and Sara return to the town of Whalerdrake. The Pokemon center was still open, but there weren't any people outside of their houses at this hour. The weak light of the Pokecenter shined through the boarded windows.
In time, Shadowfoot and Sara return to the town of Whalerdrake. The Pokemon center was still open, but there weren't any people outside of their houses at this hour. The weak light of the Pokecenter shined through the boarded windows.
rolled 1d100 and got 4
Sara thanked Shadowfoot profusely before heading off towards the Pokemon Center. She could not have done this without the Pokemon. The streets were bare and empty of people. Getting to the Pokemon Center was easy enough. She looked down at the Purrloin still in her arms.
"Just a few more minutes and everything will be fine," she said to the feline Pokemon.
Sara would push open the door to the Pokemon Center and head inside. No one seemed to be in the waiting area of the Center. Her eyes looked around as she approached the counter.
"Nurse Joy, I found the Purrloin," she called.
"Just a few more minutes and everything will be fine," she said to the feline Pokemon.
Sara would push open the door to the Pokemon Center and head inside. No one seemed to be in the waiting area of the Center. Her eyes looked around as she approached the counter.
"Nurse Joy, I found the Purrloin," she called.
Nurse Joy was underneath a pile of paperwork and stirred when Sara entered the center. She snorts awake and lifts her head, which causes the papers to slide off to the side, "I'm here." Yawning, she reaches for the Purrloin, "Give them to me. I'll take care of them." If Sara gave the Purrloin over, Nurse Joy would curl them in her arms and walk into the back of the room. After 15 minutes, she returns from the room.
"They're stable. Thank you so much." She yawns again and pulls out a voucher, "I don't have much. But please, take this voucher. It's good for 500 yen at any shopping mart." Shadowfoot must have left a while ago, barking once, and vanishing in a puff of smokescreen.
"They're stable. Thank you so much." She yawns again and pulls out a voucher, "I don't have much. But please, take this voucher. It's good for 500 yen at any shopping mart." Shadowfoot must have left a while ago, barking once, and vanishing in a puff of smokescreen.
Sara was relieved to hear that the Pokemon was stable. It showed on her face as a small smile formed on her lips. She was concerned for the poor Pokemon. The young heiress reached out her hand to take the voucher from Nurse Joy with a small nod of her head. Sara placed the voucher firmly the bag she carried around.
"I'm glad to hear the Purrloin is stable," she said giving a small pause. "Are there beds available for use?"
Sara was curious if people used the Pokemon Center or if there was a local inn. It was pretty late at night and Sara knew the dangers of traveling at night. She did not want to get lost in the middle of the forest at night. She could head towards the mine in the morning.
"I'm glad to hear the Purrloin is stable," she said giving a small pause. "Are there beds available for use?"
Sara was curious if people used the Pokemon Center or if there was a local inn. It was pretty late at night and Sara knew the dangers of traveling at night. She did not want to get lost in the middle of the forest at night. She could head towards the mine in the morning.
Nurse Joy glanced to the girl, hmming in her throat as she thought it over, "Normally, there are not. But we do have a few spare cots for those who get caught out in the bad weather." Smiling a bit, "You may sleep in one, free of charge. Especially after helping me out." She motioned with her hand to follow her and Nurse Joy took out a folded, green cot. Spreading it over the floor and securing its metal legs, she stood up and pressed her hands into her back, "I'll go fetch some warm blankets."
She went into the laundry room and came out a few moments later with two blankets and a small pillow, "It's not much, but here." She spread the blankets out onto the bed and tucked the pillow in between them. There weren't any other set up beds in the back room and clutters of boxes stacked everywhere.
The night passes by and morning comes along with a fresh new fog over Whalerdrake. It was the first hour of a brand new day! Nurse Joy was passed out in her chair, arms crossed over her computer's keyboard.
She went into the laundry room and came out a few moments later with two blankets and a small pillow, "It's not much, but here." She spread the blankets out onto the bed and tucked the pillow in between them. There weren't any other set up beds in the back room and clutters of boxes stacked everywhere.
The night passes by and morning comes along with a fresh new fog over Whalerdrake. It was the first hour of a brand new day! Nurse Joy was passed out in her chair, arms crossed over her computer's keyboard.
Sara would thank Nurse Joy before taking the blankets and setting up the small cot how she wanted it. It was not what she was use to but being on her own journey meant doing things outside of her comfort range. This made her journey more personal and enjoyable.
As the morning sun arose, Sara would stretch out her limbs and rise from the bed. She slept fairly decently on the cot in the back room. Sara would fold up the blankets and pack any belongings she took out of her bag. After, making sure she had everything she headed towards the entrance of the Pokemon Center. She would let Nurse Joy sleep and headed out into the city.
"To the mine," she said taking in a breath of fresh air.
Her feet would carry her towards the forest and the hills that followed. Taking the first thirty minutes of her trip she would familiarize herself with her surroundings. Making mental notes about how the forest looked and any notable paths.
As the morning sun arose, Sara would stretch out her limbs and rise from the bed. She slept fairly decently on the cot in the back room. Sara would fold up the blankets and pack any belongings she took out of her bag. After, making sure she had everything she headed towards the entrance of the Pokemon Center. She would let Nurse Joy sleep and headed out into the city.
"To the mine," she said taking in a breath of fresh air.
Her feet would carry her towards the forest and the hills that followed. Taking the first thirty minutes of her trip she would familiarize herself with her surroundings. Making mental notes about how the forest looked and any notable paths.
rolled 3d6 and got 13
survival
[1/8]
There was a noticeable path that jutted out from behind the trees. It led from the northwest side of town. It looked a little overgrown, as bushes moved in to claim what was rarely walked along. There were a few townspeople up at this hour, but most quietly chatted to themselves. The old sailors were already out on the foggy waters, fishing on their small boats.
The forest was fairly dense. Without the discovered path, it would likely take her much longer to navigate through the thicket. Judging from the location of the mountains in the distance, this was likely the path towards them. There was also a really large tree off in the distance, as the early morning fog only covered the water and over half the town, but didn't quite reach the forest just yet.
But as she began her travels, Sara noticed a strange Pokemon sitting in the middle of the pathway. It was licking its pink paws, with its large ears and small red ball in the middle of its head. As the Pokemon noticed Sara, it stopped cleaning itself and stood on its four legs, growling towards the trainer. It had such blue eyes, with small white irises.
There was a noticeable path that jutted out from behind the trees. It led from the northwest side of town. It looked a little overgrown, as bushes moved in to claim what was rarely walked along. There were a few townspeople up at this hour, but most quietly chatted to themselves. The old sailors were already out on the foggy waters, fishing on their small boats.
The forest was fairly dense. Without the discovered path, it would likely take her much longer to navigate through the thicket. Judging from the location of the mountains in the distance, this was likely the path towards them. There was also a really large tree off in the distance, as the early morning fog only covered the water and over half the town, but didn't quite reach the forest just yet.
But as she began her travels, Sara noticed a strange Pokemon sitting in the middle of the pathway. It was licking its pink paws, with its large ears and small red ball in the middle of its head. As the Pokemon noticed Sara, it stopped cleaning itself and stood on its four legs, growling towards the trainer. It had such blue eyes, with small white irises.
rolled 1d100 and got 88
Sara decided to take what appeared to be the pathway. She was not in that big of a hurry to get to the mine. While she was excited to explore and search for fossils Sara also wanted to enjoy her journey. There was so many places to explore and Pokemon to see and train. She stopped walking hearing the growling.
"What are you?"
Sara pulled out the Pokedex that her father had sent her. It was not the newest model but it would still serve it's purpose. She pointed the device towards the Pokemon that was still growling at her. For the moment, she was not going to confront it even though it would give her valuable experience. Sara wanted a moment to plan her strategy for combating the Pokemon.
The Pokedex would whirled to life and spit out the information she desired. Her eyes read over the data provided to her. Her mind forming over the different options she had. There was two Pokemon in her arsenal. While she loved her Pokemon, Meteor, it seemed more logical for her to use her other Pokemon, Harlow.
"Harlow," Sara said releasing the Aron from his Pokeball.
She waited to see how the other Pokemon would respond before issuing any commands to her own Pokemon.
"What are you?"
Sara pulled out the Pokedex that her father had sent her. It was not the newest model but it would still serve it's purpose. She pointed the device towards the Pokemon that was still growling at her. For the moment, she was not going to confront it even though it would give her valuable experience. Sara wanted a moment to plan her strategy for combating the Pokemon.
The Pokedex would whirled to life and spit out the information she desired. Her eyes read over the data provided to her. Her mind forming over the different options she had. There was two Pokemon in her arsenal. While she loved her Pokemon, Meteor, it seemed more logical for her to use her other Pokemon, Harlow.
"Harlow," Sara said releasing the Aron from his Pokeball.
She waited to see how the other Pokemon would respond before issuing any commands to her own Pokemon.
The Espeon glanced towards the Pokemon and its trainer as the Pokedex read out, "Espeon, the Sun Pokémon. Espeon are able to read air currents, allowing it to predict the future, as well as its opponents' next moves." Speaking of which, the Espeon moves forward and hunches its shoulders low, letting out a growl from its throat.
Harlow's attack stage has dropped by 1! Harlow's current attack power is 9.
Harlow's attack stage has dropped by 1! Harlow's current attack power is 9.
rolled 1d20 and got 8
Sara held the Pokedex in her hands. The words flashed before her eyes as the voice narrated the words she read. Her strategy was becoming more clear in her mind. She watched as her Harlow shook his body lightly from the attack. She knew that he was a sturdy Pokemon. It was part of the reason she loved steel type Pokemon. This was something that connected her to her older brother, Steven. He was out there someone battling people and Pokemon like she was. Taking in a deep breath Sara focused on the battle at hand.
"Harlow, use metal claw," she said.
Harlow would head towards the Espeon after the claws on it's feet sharpened. He was ready to unleash the attack on it's opponent. This was a valuable experience for the both of them.
"Harlow, use metal claw," she said.
Harlow would head towards the Espeon after the claws on it's feet sharpened. He was ready to unleash the attack on it's opponent. This was a valuable experience for the both of them.
rolled 1d20 and got 11
accuracy roll
rolled 1d8 and got a natural 1. After the modifier of +19, got 20
metal claw damage
The Espeon recoiled from the claws and rolled along the path a bit. Getting up, Espeon's hairs stood upright and the dirt of the path ripples upward towards Sara's Pokemon. The small metal bud hunkered down, but the dirt flew into his eyes. The Espeon turns and high tails it away! Its small paws carry it off the forest path and into the woods.
The path was clear, but the Espeon had fled. Harlow gains 7 experience!
The path was clear, but the Espeon had fled. Harlow gains 7 experience!
rolled 1d20 and got 7
Sara watched as the Espeon ran off into the woods. She would leave the Espeon alone to run off on it's own. Within a brief moment the Espeon was already out of sight. It was most likely only trying to get her leave it alone with the warning growl. After a minute or so, Sara pulled off the scarf around her neck as she leaned down to tend to Harlow.
"Let me help," she said.
While she knew that Harlow enjoyed digging holes she wanted to at least get the dirt away from its eyes. Then her Pokemon could dig holes to his heart's content. Sara carefully helped wipe off the dirt, away from the eyes, that got on her Aron. After several minutes she stood up, leaving her Aron out of his Pokeball, and started to continue on their way. It was still early in the day and Sara wanted to travel as far as they could before having to stop for the night.
"I hope the Espeon will be alright," she mumbled.
Sara continued to place one foot in front of the other as she continued through the woods. She was a little concerned about the Espeon but Sara had no clue where the Pokemon would have ran to. If she came across the Pokemon again she could make some amends to the Pokemon. Sara did not need to jump into battle every time a Pokemon threatened her or her Pokemon.
"Let me help," she said.
While she knew that Harlow enjoyed digging holes she wanted to at least get the dirt away from its eyes. Then her Pokemon could dig holes to his heart's content. Sara carefully helped wipe off the dirt, away from the eyes, that got on her Aron. After several minutes she stood up, leaving her Aron out of his Pokeball, and started to continue on their way. It was still early in the day and Sara wanted to travel as far as they could before having to stop for the night.
"I hope the Espeon will be alright," she mumbled.
Sara continued to place one foot in front of the other as she continued through the woods. She was a little concerned about the Espeon but Sara had no clue where the Pokemon would have ran to. If she came across the Pokemon again she could make some amends to the Pokemon. Sara did not need to jump into battle every time a Pokemon threatened her or her Pokemon.
[2/8]
The Espeon's trail wasn't quite hidden, but Sara continued on. The trail slowly ascended upwards with the steepness increasing. Eventually the path opened up into a small hill that led to a large, mountainous entrance. There was a sign outside, next to the dirt path, that read "Diamond Shelter". At this morning hour, there were several miners that were working near the entrance.
They were affixing lights above the cave entrance, standing on ladders, and some were seated and eating breakfast. The entrance was open enough. The wiring and drilling and talking was much nosier than the quiet woods, but it wasn't unpleasantly loud.
The Espeon's trail wasn't quite hidden, but Sara continued on. The trail slowly ascended upwards with the steepness increasing. Eventually the path opened up into a small hill that led to a large, mountainous entrance. There was a sign outside, next to the dirt path, that read "Diamond Shelter". At this morning hour, there were several miners that were working near the entrance.
They were affixing lights above the cave entrance, standing on ladders, and some were seated and eating breakfast. The entrance was open enough. The wiring and drilling and talking was much nosier than the quiet woods, but it wasn't unpleasantly loud.
Sara read over the sign before looking around the site. A smile spread across her lips as he eyes took in the sights. The miners were going about their own business as they worked or relaxed. She approached a group of the miners near the front of the mine. Her Aron, Harlow, was right behind her.
"Is it safe to enter the mine?"
While she wanted to get work right away on searching for fossils, Sara wanted to be prepared for what could happen. She wanted to know a little more about what to expect in the mine. If there would be enough light to work or she would need to find her own means of lighting her path. Sara was also curious on the structural integrity of the mine.
"Is it safe to enter the mine?"
While she wanted to get work right away on searching for fossils, Sara wanted to be prepared for what could happen. She wanted to know a little more about what to expect in the mine. If there would be enough light to work or she would need to find her own means of lighting her path. Sara was also curious on the structural integrity of the mine.
The miners looked up from their sandwiches, waving at the young trainer, "Hello there!" Then they considered her question, one rubbing at his mustache, "We're just finishing up setting lights on the main section. If you went below or above it, it'd be dark." The other one started up, "But with Team Rocket gone, we'll be able to light up all the levels in no time."
One of the workers climbed down from his ladder and wiped sweat off his brow, "Whoo. That should be that." He flipped the lever on the generator and it whirred to life. A sign came to life in a gentle white light, reading "Diamond Shelter". The other miner looked Sara up and down, "If you want to go poking around the other areas, we have rentable lanterns at 50 yen. Just leave it by the entrance when you leave. But that's not a daily charge, it's a once per entrance. So make it count."
One of the workers climbed down from his ladder and wiped sweat off his brow, "Whoo. That should be that." He flipped the lever on the generator and it whirred to life. A sign came to life in a gentle white light, reading "Diamond Shelter". The other miner looked Sara up and down, "If you want to go poking around the other areas, we have rentable lanterns at 50 yen. Just leave it by the entrance when you leave. But that's not a daily charge, it's a once per entrance. So make it count."
Sara kept her eyes on the workers while they talked with her. Her eyes drifted towards the tunnels as the lights were flicked on. A smile spread across her lips seeing the inside of the mine. She was rather excited to be here finally. It was an interesting journey so far and was only just getting started. Hearing that she could rent a lantern it seemed like a good idea. Sara was not sure how far she wanted to explore or for how long. Her supplies were a little limited and the young trainer suspected that Pokemon lurked in the depths of the mine.
"I'll rent a lantern. Do any of you know if any fossils have been discovered here? I came here to try and find some fossils."
Sara pulled out the 50 yen and handed it to one of the men. Her hands wrapped around the lantern she was given. She wanted to learn where the best spot to look for fossils was. No point in searching without some kind of goal in mind. That would only lead to disaster and burning through her supplies faster than she wanted to.
"Even if no fossils have been discovered I still want to take a look through the mine. Is the entire mine open for public exploration? I figured since you are renting out lanterns it would be but are any areas restricted?"
(Sara pays 50 yen for the lantern)
"I'll rent a lantern. Do any of you know if any fossils have been discovered here? I came here to try and find some fossils."
Sara pulled out the 50 yen and handed it to one of the men. Her hands wrapped around the lantern she was given. She wanted to learn where the best spot to look for fossils was. No point in searching without some kind of goal in mind. That would only lead to disaster and burning through her supplies faster than she wanted to.
"Even if no fossils have been discovered I still want to take a look through the mine. Is the entire mine open for public exploration? I figured since you are renting out lanterns it would be but are any areas restricted?"
(Sara pays 50 yen for the lantern)
The miners look between themselves, sharing glances of thought, "We mostly stick to the main floor. Can't say many have even looked. I reckon you'd be the first little lady." The other miner scratched at his scruffy chin, "There was a scientist in the mine long before Team Rocket showed up. He was probably looking for something as well."
He shrugged, "We're not mining it right now, as the mayor just wants it opened and secure before we work. I'd say you're free to look around, but we can't be holding your hand. So be careful in there." The third miner hands Sara a lantern and points to a small valve, "Here's where you turn it. This way is on, this way is off." The lantern was fairly sturdy, likely made of the same material that they mined here. It was a little heavy too, but didn't look like it would break if she dropped it on accident.
He shrugged, "We're not mining it right now, as the mayor just wants it opened and secure before we work. I'd say you're free to look around, but we can't be holding your hand. So be careful in there." The third miner hands Sara a lantern and points to a small valve, "Here's where you turn it. This way is on, this way is off." The lantern was fairly sturdy, likely made of the same material that they mined here. It was a little heavy too, but didn't look like it would break if she dropped it on accident.
A smile spread across her lips when the miners said that she would be the first to explore the mine in some time. She was a little curious about the scientist who was here before Team Rocket but her excitement drew her back towards the miners. She watched and listened as the miner showed her how the lantern worked.
"Thank you for your assistance. I don't need anyone to hold my hand. I have my Pokemon with me and will return should things look bad for me or my Pokemon. I wish you good luck getting this place ready to open to the public."
Sara looked behind her to see her Aron, Harlow digging a hole a short ways away. Her Pokemon loved to dig whenever he was given the opportunity. A warm smile spread across her lips as she watched her Pokemon. With a small shake of her head she called to her Pokemon.
"Come on, Harlow. We can dig more holes inside the mine," she said. "Sorry about the hole. Hope it won't inconvenience anyone."
The Aron would leap out of the small hole and trot towards Sara. The two of them would inside the cavern following the lights for now. Once they reached the end of the string of lights Sara turned on the lantern. Carefully she proceeded further and further into the mine looking for a good spot to dig for fossils.
"Thank you for your assistance. I don't need anyone to hold my hand. I have my Pokemon with me and will return should things look bad for me or my Pokemon. I wish you good luck getting this place ready to open to the public."
Sara looked behind her to see her Aron, Harlow digging a hole a short ways away. Her Pokemon loved to dig whenever he was given the opportunity. A warm smile spread across her lips as she watched her Pokemon. With a small shake of her head she called to her Pokemon.
"Come on, Harlow. We can dig more holes inside the mine," she said. "Sorry about the hole. Hope it won't inconvenience anyone."
The Aron would leap out of the small hole and trot towards Sara. The two of them would inside the cavern following the lights for now. Once they reached the end of the string of lights Sara turned on the lantern. Carefully she proceeded further and further into the mine looking for a good spot to dig for fossils.