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Pokemon: Storm

"I mean... I guess you did something hurtful to me, and while it hasn't been entirely fixed, it seems we've moved past it, right?"

"Yeah..." Indigo replied back, feeling slightly better. Still, he'd been able to apologize to Margo. Hero, in the other hand... "I guess we did end up okay. I just feel like in this specific case, I wouldn't be able to make it better."

Well, sure, Indy, why wouldn't you be able to make it better? It might take a lot of effort and a lot more actions than you might be willing to take, but... I think you can move past most things that hurt people. I think you have to, like, acknowledge that you hurt the other person. Let yourself be vulnerable instead of selfish, express to them that you made the mistake and ask... how you can make it better instead of assuming you can do what they want, maybe?"

That had been more than he had been anticipating. In fact, he was surprised that Margo was helping him so much. Her points were not only valid, but also an entirely new perspective. Knowing that he'd hurt Hero and taking responsibility was the first step, it seemed. And he felt quite acquainted with it. He cringed, thinking about how obvious it had seemed when he didn't want to play with Hero like his other pokemon.

He felt like the worst.

What Margo said was the best course of action to take but how was he supposed to do it if he never saw Hero again? The thought made his chest feel tight with worry. Would Hero be okay? Not just mentally, but would he be able to stay safe, take care of himself? The ugliest scenarios startes flooding Indy's mind all at once. He dropped his head into his hands.

"Are you alright? How rough of a night was it?"

Having no clue how to honestly respond Indigo opened and closed his mouth several times before sighing and laying his head atop his folded arms. There was no telling how Margo would take his actions. Though he knew it was selfish, he felt like he felt awful enough without any possible barrage of reprimands.

But he could still be honest.

"I just... I'm not sure if I can really open up about it," he said slowly. "I guess I'm not okay. But it's not really about me..." He knew his vague wording was useless. "I just wanted to talk." But how could he open up when he was so terrible at it? "It's just that the someone that I hurt might not be in contact with me anymore and I don't know how to deal with it. I don't know what I'm supposed to do. I know it doesn't make a whole lot of sense but it's just a mess right now."

Pokemon: Storm

i hope it's okay that indy and margo are still sort of in the past considering the timeline? i just really love character conversations and interaction IC, especially since i'd love for every character to be involved and contribute to indy's development, just so it can tie together cohesively and no one is left out!

plus indigo hasn't had his battle with jack yet nor has margo met her rival lol so i figured it would be okay. I'll put the time up with my post so we know exactly where indy is and not muckup or get confused with the other timeline, if that makes sense!

@Balthazar007 @TheForgottenArc @iKatamalicious

Pokemon: Storm

Time: 9:40 AM

Greeted by a joking Margo, Indy couldn't help but feel stung. He forced a smile on his face, though it looked more like a grimace. It was embarrassing, but that was just the icing on the cake compared to the real problem.

"He's a little kid but he's good," Indigo admitted in a low voice. "I know you think it's funny. I mean, I would too." He could barely hold the cracking in his voice back. "But I'm nervous. I... I just had a rough night." Despite his tryhard nature to act nonchalant, that facade was all but crumbling away. He truly wanted to tell Dan what happened. However, Dan came in with a quick greeting before heading out again.

"Bye," Indigo called out as Dan rushed out the door. Truth be told, he looked a little grimy as if he had been sleeping on the streets. Naturally, Indy was worried, and he wanted to have a conversation about the night before. Still, if Dan had things he had to do, then he supposed all he could do was wait. Perhaps today they would be able to call Dan's mother, though Indy wasn't going to press it.

Well, Margo was there. And Indigo was desperate for some consoling words, despite Margo not being his first choice of friend. He had to admit she gave good advice, pokemon wise at least.

"Hey do you think... If you do something wrong, like hurt someone, you can make it better? I mean, has that ever happened to you before?" It was a vague and cryptic question, not to mention strangely obvious, but he couldn't express himself inconspicuously with so much going on in his mind. The very least he could do was blur the details and not reveal too much. Or else he was positive she would find him reprehensible. Worse than what she currently thought of him, anyway. Not that I could blame her... But it's not like telling her what I did would do me any good either.

Pokemon: Storm

coolio. if anyone needs me to open up the scene or add more, I can! I just didn't want to assume Margo or Dan were necessarily in the center and accidentally control anyone's character. @TheForgottenArc@iKatamalicious

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Pokemon: Storm

Waking up at a much too early 9 PM, Indigo felt a splitting headache resonate throughout his skull, made even more unbearable by the tears on his pillowcase. Why, why had all of that happened last night? What had he been thinking? Groaning, he closed his eyes, bombarded by all too sharp memories from the night previous.

The night before...

As Indigo made his way to Quiet Road, he knew the chances of seeing the Vivillion were slim, but he had actually taken the time to do his research on his pokedex. Apparently Vivillion were attracted to specific flowers and often fed regularly in the same spots, especially if they were marked as their territory. With Quiet Road having some of the flora that Vivillion were attracted to, it was no surprise their family was so common on the trail. It took about an hour of searching, but finally he spotted one.

This one had deep, verdant green looking wings and was feeding on a cluster of lillies. The only reason he could even see it was because of the glittering from its jewel like scales, sparkling in the moonlight.

"Okay, we go up to it and don't scare it.." He said.

With his pokemon just stronger than before, and with Indy having more experience with a (grudging) thanks to Margo coaching him on his pokemon, they approached. Hawka, ever eager, presented the challenge and invitation to join the team. With some afterthought, the Vivillion accepted.

The battle was still incredibly difficult. With Vivillion being able to fly, his pokemon had to be quick and lucky to not suffer the effects of any powder moves it had. Some fierce Gusts and tricky Powder moves later, however, his pokemon hanging on by their skin. It all seemed lost, though Mimi was able to jump high enough and land a crippling hit on the butterfly pokemon. As Indigo threw the pokeball, it finally clicked after a few agonizingly long shakes.

Elated, he ran to the ball, grabbing it triumphantly and spinning around with it in glee. He was over the moon with giddiness. His pokemon jumped around him excitedly, chirping and cheering themselves. A new teammate!

"Alright... I'll leave you guys in your pokeballs for now. Don't worry, Kovi, you'll be with us soon," Indigo spoke towards the pokeball, smiling. Though the newly named Vivillion couldn't hear him, it felt good to say the words anyway.

After a trip back to the center, it was nearing 10 PM and Indy was feeling exhausted. Still, his battle with Jack was tomorrow, and he was worried. The last battle I got canned. I know he's going to use a water-type, but I can't risk not using Hawka. She's not going to sit back anyway. This Vivillion should definitely be strong enough, but Hero's not going to be.

He paused, his teenage brain thinking up rash and stupid decisions based on ridiculous conjectures.

I've got two bug types now but... I really don't need Hero. It was because of Hero we lost the last battle. A bitter expression spread across Indy's face. Hero was weak, weak as they came, even when he trained with Mimzy and Hawka. He had made barely any progress, despite his trainings, and Indigo, quite frankly, was just about done with the lame grass and bug type. After all, Hero didn't fit into his team in the first place, neither aesthetically or combat-wise. He was just... a hindrance. An ugly one, at that.

The plan had never been to keep Hero around anyways, Indigo resolved. I mean, it was just to let him heal up for awhile. He doesn't need my help anymore. And what's the point if he can't do anything. He's just useless with his stupid Protects and Tackles... I've got a freaking Vivillion now. I never needed Hero and I don't need him now.

Hero's pokeball button was clicked and the little bug rustled his leaf-cloak in excitement. It was rare that Indy took him out of his ball besides to train with the others. Though Mimzy and Hawka usually had plenty of time one on one with Indigo, Hero never did. The Burmy was happy; he had been beginning to think that Indy didn't like him like the others. As he went to leap into Indy's arms, however, Indigo stopped him.

"Hero, I'm letting you go. I think it's better this way," Indigo said, not sure why he felt awful. Immediately, there was a clenching in his chest. This felt wrong. But it couldn't be wrong, could it? He'd just spent the better part of an hour thinking up all the great reasons to let this stupid pokemon go. Right?

Hero shook his head, rightfully confused and frightened.

"Hero I just think you're better off in the wild. I mean, we're just holding you back, right?" It was such an ugly, bitter lie that Indigo could practically taste it on his tongue. He swallowed. No, this had to be done.

Hero frantically tried climbing up Indy's arm. Things were going to be okay, weren't they? His human wasn't actually letting him go? What about Hawka and Mimzy? Couldn't he say goodbye? Tears started forming at the corner of the pokemon's eyes before falling down his face. It looked like dew on his earthy green leaves. In the moonlight, he almost looked beautiful.

"No," Indigo said firmly, pushing through his feelings. "Sorry Hero, we don't need you anymore. You're too weak. And ugly. Just-- get away from me, already!" Indigo pushed the little bug back, frustrated and angry. Why did he feel this way when it was obviously his only choice left? Stupid Hero, trying to guilt him when he barely did anything in the first place! "I can't keep you, sorry. You'll find a better trainer and better friends." Indigo stood up and Hero, sobbing, turned to flee somewhere on Quiet Road.

It wasn't 10 seconds before Indigo fully realized the extent of what had just happened. His eyes widened and started smarting. No-- No, what had he just done? Hero was gone now, for good. But Indy had never expected it to feel like this. Expecting the sweet wash of relief to fall over him, regret and shame multiplied instead, bubbling up and making his very heart hurt.

"Hero! HERO! Wait! WAIT! COME BACK!" He screamed, running in the direction that Hero had gone. But the pokemon was nowhere to be seen or heard. His breath coming out in shaky gasps, Indigo kneeled on the ground. I forced Hero to go... I can't believe I just did that. I made a mistake.

"Hero, come back, please!"

Having gotten out of bed and freshened up, Indigo was dreading his battle with Jack. He was going to need to explain to his pokemon what had happened, as well. I've never felt so ashamed... It was 9:30 AM. There was no choice but to get some breakfast and hope for the best. He headed to the pokemon center lobby.

Current

Hawka the Torchic F- lvl 20+1=21
Hero the Burmy M -lvl 19
Mimzy the Buneary F- 20+1=21
Kovi the Vivillion M- 25

Items: small pearl ×1
White Herb x1
Kee Berry ×9
pokeball ×3-1=2
Cheri berry x6

Actions: Caught a Vivillion. Released Hero.

Pokemon: Storm

darn, i kind of needed it to be night time for one post longer. well, i'll just put what indigo did during the night and jump it to next day. hopefully that's cool?

@iKatamalicious haha, sorry for not responding. you'll see your rival soon! I'll post his sheet after I introduce him IC.

Pokemon: Storm

posted! hope it was okay!

@iKatamalicious your rival's almost done annnnnd I'll introduce him to Margo asap!

Pokemon: Storm

Indigo observed as Dan retrieved his pokemon, not knowing what to say to his friend's distress. "Oh... Uh, you sure it's too late? It's like 7 PM..." His voice trailed off, not knowing what to say or do. He did, however, raise a brow when Dan handed him Rat and began to walk away.

"Heyo, wait. What do you mean by that, exactly? Why isn't Rat happy with you?" Indy did not feel quite comfortable taking the pokeball. Suppose Rat got out somehow-- or something. If the pokemon was angry with Dan, then wouldn't it burst out of it's ball to perhaps confront his trainer? Indy didn't want to be around when that happened. He was sure that Dan's pokemon were well behaved, but Indy was also an anxious person, no matter how laid back he seemed. Not just Rat, but what if something happened to Dan? Sleeping on the trail... Aren't there a lot of wild pokemon there? He might need his pokemon. They were newbies, after all.

"Shouldn't you like... I dunno, talk things out with your pokemon? I mean just avoiding Rat isn't going to do anything. When Hawka was upset with me-- I mean she gets mad at me all the time. But we usually resolve it." Feeling kind of like a jerk, Indy handed the pokeball back to Dan. "Sorry but I don't really, uh, feel comfortable with the idea of taking Rat... And I know you feel like Rat is upset, but I'm sure you guys can work it out. Plus, if you think about it, Rat doesn't know who he's actually with when he's inside the pokeball, so he won't know he's with you. Until you sort things out, right?" Trying to end on a positive note, Indy shrugged sheepishly. "Sorry again, but if you're gonna be all the way on the trail, if anything happens, I think you should have your pokemon." He paused, searching for more words.

Feeling torn, going with Dan was Indigo's first choice naturally, but the Trail was frightening. After all, someone as capable as Margo hadn't been able to go very far. Indy was sure he himself stood no chance, especially at night. Still, admitting it was difficult.

"I think I'll be heading out to Quiet Road. I just wanted to check something out." That Vivillion... His battle with Jack was soon. He would need that pokemon...