AtaxiaIV — Roleplayer Guild

It hadn't taken long for the number of people to swell, the anxiety starting to work it's way back into Sully's body. However, Professor Apple's greeting and the smile from Lynda helped him relax. He sat down and immediately reached for the phone in his pocket, staring down at the messages he had received from Alex. The fact he sat down was a miracle in itself, but it would be a while before he'd be comfortable enough to hold any sort of eye contact or conversation with those around him. He started to read the texts, 'OMG!', 'SO EXCITING!', 'SO PROUD!', 'YOU'RE GOING TO DO AMAZING!'...just the usual sort of thing an excited fourteen year old girl would send. After he read through the bulk of the one liners he came across something with along more substance.

'Sully I know you're scared, I know you're worried but you can do this. The fact you've accepted me into your life, the fact you're there now...just everything you have done recently...you really don't need to be afraid to let people in. Give them some time and you'll realise that the majority of people in this world are good people if you give them a chance. I won't bore you much longer, just make sure you send me a picture of your first pokemon :) xx'.

He bit down on his lip tight, doing his hardest to hold back the tears and smile that came with the feeling the message gave him. It was a strange sensation for him, happiness shot throughout his body and caused his eyes to start flooding. She made him feel like he could do anything and was the sole reason he got the courage to be sat right where he was. Sully coughed and tried to discreetly wipe at his eyes before letting his lip loose to let the smile out. His eyes quickly dried and he typed away, 'Thank you :)'. He returned his phone to his pocket and returned his attention to Professor Apple. 

Apple spoke with a certainty about what she wanted, something Sully had never felt himself until recently. He had never known what he wanted for his future beyond conquering the anxiety that repeatedly beat him down. It was part of the reason he was there now, a chance to view the world and conquer the shadow that had loomed over him most of his life. Now though he had a goal, to become a Pokemon trainer and go as far as he could with it. The bravery it took for him to accept Professor Apple's invite was fuelled by the compassion shown to him by Alex, she was the only reason he even had a phone with him. Like an annoying little sister she demanded he keep her updated with messages and pictures of everything he saw along the way. 

Sully rasied his head, catching sight of the pokeballs spread out across the table. It wouldn't be long till he would be taking one in hand and finding out what his first pokemon would be. He had spent alot of time learning the names of everyone he could, but ultimately it didn't matter to him what it was. He would care for it as much as he did Alex, making sure that it would never feel the loneliness he had growing up. It would become family to him and ultimately one of the most important things in his life.

Minutes passed and finally the professor said that they could start picking their pokemon. Sully watched on as the boy opposite him picked his first. As he opened the ball Sully could see the boys expression change to one of pure elation. It was the look of someone who got exactly what they wanted and it filled Sully with a warmth. He saw a kindred spirit in this boy, someone who clearly had to struggle through life, but through their struggles he was confident they would find a common ground...maybe even become friends.

Professor Apple gestured to Sully, prompting him to pick one of the balls. His hand shook as he reached out to the one that was nearest him, but as the smooth surface touched his skin the trembling stopped. He drew it back in close to his chest and looked down at it and took a moment. 'I'm going to take care of you...' he thought to himself. Then with bated breath open the pokeball. Once the beam of energy disappeared it revealed a small pokemon, just over two feet tall it had a greyish hue to it's skin. From it's mouth two tusks stretched outwards, one each side. He immediately identified it as an Axew, his smile now revealing the teeth hidden behind his lips. The small pokemon looked up at Sully with it's big eyes looking right at his. The boy usually filled with anxiety with any sort of eye contact looked right back. Axew smiled as big as it could before letting out a wail of excitement, pouncing onto Sully's chest. Sully wrapped ran his hand across the back of the Pokemons head, "It's ok little guy...i'm glad to meet you too..." Axew let go of Sully's chest and took a seat on his knee. He looked once more at his new trainer before looking excitedly around the room at the other people, waving wildly at anyone who would look at him.
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