A Decent Hike (Mods/Kris)

[Bryar Glasse]

Mod Kurt/Mod Ninja, Kris Parker, heading towards Revihs City!
Happiness: Lily (Maxed)
Treecko Egg: 4/30

Route 6 itself didn't seem like it would be too bad to travel through. It would be a decent hike, with the pathway they were on eventually going to give way to pine trees and woodlands, but Bryar was certain it would be nothing like Eterna Forest, for example.

Still, it was a little sad to be going away from Coral Port and its bright colors from the sea, sun, and market stalls.

Lily was walking along beside him, her steps a near prance as she enjoyed the new scenery, and the Treecko egg was still snug in the sling on his front. Bryar looked to Kris and said, "Have you been this far into the region? I'm curious as to what kind of Pokemon we'll see around here."

[Kris Parker]

Tags: Bryar Glasse, Mod Kurt/Mod Ninja, continuing happiness points from Coral Market Stalls.
Pokemon Happiness: Trek - Maxed, Fang - Maxed, Aki - 0 (4/5), Nani - 0 (4/5)

Kris was feeling a strange sense of nostalgia when she, Bryar, and their Pokemon left Coral Port to start heading towards Revihs City. While Kris had gone through the region's first couple of routes, being smack in the middle of the region brought about bittersweet feelings as she remembered traveling as a trainer years ago.

"I haven't, actually," Kris admitted when Bryar asked if she had visited this part of the region before. "There are times when I almost wish I took a year or so to just travel through Ascua like when I had been a teenager." Glancing at Trek, she noticed her Grovyle keeping his eyes open, his beak up in the air as he kept all of his senses alert for whatever they may encounter. To Bryar, she added, "I don't think I would have wanted to stay away from the majority of my Pokemon for that long, though.

"Are there any certain species of Pokemon you're looking forward to adding to your ranch?" Kris asked her friend. "Who knows what kind of species we'll encounter around here."

[Bryar Glasse]

Kris Parker, Mod Kurt/Mod Ninja
Happiness: Lily (Maxed)
Treecko Egg: 5/30

Kris responded that she had not been this far into the Ascua region, and Bryar was a little surprised. Her reasoning made perfect sense, and he nodded along with it. "I suppose I thought you had explored part of the region before deciding to move here," he admitted. "I believe you mentioned that when you told us about closing Sinnoh's Gaia Ranch, but I understand not wanting to leave the majority of your Pokemon for that long.

"The only region I really traveled through was Sinnoh itself," Bryar said. "I've never really had the desire to travel elsewhere. It amazes me hearing the stories of how often you and some of the others used to travel."

If he had traveled more, he probably would have been delighted in seeing what other species of Grass-types, in particular, he could have met in the world. Kris even asked if there were any particular species he was looking forward to including on his ranch, and Bryar said, "Any Grass-types, really. I'm interested in Fairy-types as well, especially since they weren't as prominent in my home region. What of you? I know your ranch has so many Pokemon already, heh, but I'm curious just the same."

[Mod Ninja]

The route itself was fairly quiet, with a few breezes from Coral Port blowing through behind the trainers and their Pokemon. The winds ruffled some of the grasses, revealing a few of the wild Pokemon that were curious about the humans.

A Makuhita was off to the side, seemingly practicing some of its punches against the ground. There was a sizable hole in the earth, cracks emitting from it, as it continued. It only paused briefly, tensing as the humans got closer.

Not as wary, a Kantonian Meowth darted along the path not too far from the trainers. It glanced back at the group, sticking out a tongue at Trek and Lily, before loping off into the grasses. The grasses themselves didn't rustle as much, indicating that the Meowth didn't take off too far.

While there didn't seem to be too much trouble, the winds were in Trek's favor. If the Grovyle wished to point it out to the trainers, the breeze from Coral Port made Trek very aware of a poisonous snake following the group, hidden among the foliage as it watched the Grass-type Pokemon...

Kris Parker, Bryar Glasse

[Kris Parker]

Tags: Bryar Glasse, Mod Ninja
Pokemon Happiness: Trek - Maxed, Fang - Maxed, Aki - 0 (5/5), Nani - 0 (5/5)

"Yes, I only went to a few places, met a couple of the gym leaders aside from Professor Cypress," Kris said when Bryar commented that he was a little surprised to hear she hadn't explored the region more. In hindsight, it would have made sense for her to explore more, to be sure Ascua was a good region for her new home and Pokemon, but everything was working out so far in her not-so-humble opinion.

She smiled up at Bryar as he spoke of never really having the desire to travel as much as some of the other ranchers had, something that she couldn't really fathom. Bryar's response made sense for him, with his focus on certain types of Pokemon.

He flipped the question around on her, and she said, "Well, to go with the fact that I don't travel as much, I'm very interested in species I don't know anything about. Species that are native to the few regions I never visited, like Alola and Galar, I will welcome onto my ranch without question. Otherwise, I'm not picky at all--Trek?"

Her Grovyle had stopped in the middle of the road, maneuvering around so he placed himself between the trainers and whatever he sensed behind them. The Meowth had passed by and Trek hadn't given it a thought, his gaze too focused on what was behind them.

"I think we have company," Kris said lightly, trying to spot what Trek saw.

[Bryar Glasse]

Kris Parker, Mod Ninja
Happiness: Lily (Maxed)
Treecko Egg: 6/30

Bryar listened as Kris spoke, even when his attention was momentarily captured by watching a Makuhita off of the beaten path practicing one of its moves. Bryar had no desire to bother it, and he hoped the feeling was mutual. It was similar with the Meowth, although he did believe for a brief second that Lily would want to give chase. The Meowth had stuck its tongue out at them, after all, and Lily was always game to play.

Yet, as Bryar was about to tease Kris about not being picky when it came to the Pokemon under her care, Lily seemed to follow Trek's lead in pausing to give a better look around.

"I agree," Bryar said when Kris mentioned that they had company. He pressed the Treecko egg closer to him instinctively. He waited to see if whatever was following them would appear before them. He didn't want to attack prematurely.

[Mod Ninja]

She was found out.

Considering the humans and the Pokemon that were following them had realized she was there -- and the egg she had set her sights on was being held more protectively by the male human -- the Arbok decided to spring. Without any preamble, the Arbok dashed towards the closest Pokemon and used Wrap.

Arbok

| female | intimidate

Level: 25
Hold Item: none

Wrap | Acid | Poison Sting | Crunch | Glare | Screech

>> Arbok used Wrap on Lily

Kris Parker, Bryar Glasse

[Kris Parker]

Tags: Bryar Glasse, Mod Ninja
Pokemon Happiness: Trek - Maxed, Fang - Maxed, Aki - 1 (1/5), Nani - 1 (1/5)

The Arbok startled Kris and Trek, even as the Grovyle looked ready to dart at the wild Pokemon with an attack of his own. He stopped, however, when noticing that the Arbok wrapped itself right around Lily.

Lily was well-trained. Kris was sure the Leafeon would be fine, but one never knew when it came to wild Pokemon. "Trek," Kris said, "use Giga Drain."

Trek did as he was told, directing his special move onto the wild Pokemon and weakening it greatly. Hopefully that would help Lily and Bryar.

Trek

| male | overgrow

Level: 60
Hold Item: none

Leaf Blade | Slam | Double Team | Leaf Storm | Giga Drain | Energy Ball

>> Trek used Giga Drain on Arbok
>> Giga Drain took off 83% HP from Arbok

[Bryar Glasse]

Kris Parker, Mod Ninja
Happiness: Lily (Maxed)
Treecko Egg: 7/30

The Arbok had startled them all, and Bryar was thankful that Kris and Trek moved so quickly. A Poison-type versus their Grass-type Pokemon wasn't an ideal match-up, but both trainers had sheer levels on their side.

Lily struggled briefly in the Wrap attack, but honestly seemed more baffled than hurt, indicating that the Arbok was lower in levels and strength. Trek used Giga Drain and the Arbok immediately looked dazed. Bryar commanded Lily to use Swift attack, little star-shaped bolts emitting from his Pokemon forcing the Arbok to release the Leafeon before darting away.

"I suppose the Arbok underestimated us," Bryar said. Bending down to inspect Lily, who seemed perfectly fine, Bryar asked, "Is everyone alright?"

Lily

| female | leaf guard

Level: 35
Hold Item: none

Synthesis | Leech Seed | Quick Attack | Swift | Magical Leaf | Sunny Day

>> Wrap took off 3% HP
>> Lily used Swift
>> 2HKO on Arbok

[Kris Parker]

Tags: Bryar Glasse, Mod Ninja
Pokemon Happiness: Trek - Maxed, Fang - Maxed, Aki - 1 (2/5), Nani - 1 (2/5)

Kris and Trek watched the Arbok flee, with the Grovyle positioning himself between the wild Pokemon and the rest of the group. To Bryar's statement, Kris said, "I suppose it did.

"I believe we're all fine," she answered, glancing at Trek. Her Pokemon just nodded, not having been touched by the Arbok itself, and Kris turned her gaze to Bryar and Lily. "And you two? And the egg?"

She had some medicines on her if need be, but she was sure Bryar himself was well-equipped.

[Bryar Glasse]

Kris Parker, Mod Ninja
Happiness: Lily (Maxed)
Treecko Egg: 8/30

"We're all alright. Right, Lily?" Bryar looked down at his Leafeon as he gave the Treecko egg a comforting rub. Not that it was moving or anything just yet, but Bryar didn't want to chance that the baby Pokemon couldn't hear or sense its outside surroundings.

Lily cooed, not seemingly troubled at all, and the little group continued down the pathway. "I wonder if that encounter will end up warning any other wild Pokemon that may have spotted us," Bryar said, glancing around. "While I don't mind battles, it would be nice to just continue unhindered to Revihs City."

[Mod Ninja]

Trek gained 13 exp points! Lily gained 13 exp points!

The little group continued onward, not many other wild Pokemon poking their heads out to bother them.

A Kantonian Raticate shuffled through the tall grasses on the side, eyeing the group warily before apparently deciding that the Grovyle and Leafeon looked too strong. It started off on its way again, but didn't seem to be in a hurry.

The sounds of a scuffle could be heard down the path and off to the left. If anyone cared to investigate, they would notice a Drowzee and Crabrawler arguing. The pair didn't notice or care about the group traveling down the path.

If Kris and Bryar didn't bother any of the wild Pokemon, then it was safe to presume that the wild Pokemon won't bother with them as Revihs City began to appear on the horizon.

Kris Parker, Bryar Glasse

[Kris Parker]

Tags: Bryar Glasse Mod Ninja
Pokemon Happiness: Trek - Maxed, Fang - Maxed, Aki - 1 (3/5), Nani - 1 (3/5)
I'm good to end this thread and move on if you guys are!

"Glad to hear," Kris said when Bryar also confirmed that he and his Pokemon were fine from the surprise encounter. She glanced at Trek, noticing her Grovyle taking a moment to stare down a Raticate before the Raticate itself chose to move on, and Kris could hear the sounds of a squabble off in the distance.

She figured they wouldn't bother wild Pokemon duking it out unless it was necessary.

"We may be home free, then," Kris said, continuing on the path and not seeing anything else that may bother them.