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Pokémon: The Alola Chronicles [Always Open!]

I'll be honest, I've been waiting for some kind of interaction (I know WriterRaven has been waiting for Shade as well) before posting, but if the goal is moving to the festival, I'll try to get something on that front within the next day or so.

We're Just Trying To Make It.

Well shoot. All right, guess I'll roll me up a male one then.

{Minimal Roles} Look Inside Though...

I say yay.

{Minimal Roles} Look Inside Though...

Sure. I'd be up for it.

Pokémon: The Alola Chronicles [Always Open!]

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Sierra Shilton

Outside Melemele Ferry Terminal

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The path to the Pokemon Center in Hau'oli was longer than it looked. The dude that Sierra asked for directions blew by, in a rush to get to the promised land of free food and healing, but the Blackthorn native had to stop and take everything in. She knew mountains. She was hemmed in by mountains for the majority of her life. But the view from the hill by Clair's gym had nothing on the scenery she was taking in now. Even in a city as large as Hau'oli, the beauty of the beaches was evident from the small vantage point the path gave.

Wow...this place makes Blackthorn look even more like a dump.

Eventually she overcame the natural sights and arrived at the Pokemon Center. Romano didn't seem to care so much for the scenery, but he could smell food from a mile away. "Swiiii!" The Pig Pokemon couldn't contain himself as the scents of the cafe wafted into his ever-active nose.

"Fine. Fine. Hungry little bugger. C'mon."

She was going to get some food when a ruckus seemed to break out behind her. Pokemon were flying all over the Center and it was getting to be a nuisance. Don't people know that battling is to be done outdoors? Lugia give me strength.

"Hey there, stranger! What will you have?" The cafe operator noticed Sierra without her knowledge and slightly startled her with his greeting.

"Um...that depends," she stammered. "What's on the menu?"

The older gentleman rubbed his chin. "Well, we've got Lemonade, Moomoo Milk and Roserade Tea, all served up at the right temperature for about 200 PokeDollars."

Shoot. Even at that price it's a bit much for me right now. Especially if I have to feed-

"And for the little fellow here," he switched from rubbing his own chin to Romano's, which the Swinub took to instantly as a gentle murr could be heard. "We have some PokeChow available, on the house of course."

"That sounds perfect!" A free meal got Sierra very excited at this stage. "I'll take some of that...and a Tea I guess."

"Coming right up! And here," the purveyor handed over a package of orange beans and something the Johto native recognized as a RageCandyBar. "As a gift for your first Alolan cafe visit.

"Wow...thank you, sir."

"No need for that talk there. No knights, no sirs here. Your thanks is enough, my dear. Now about that tea..."

For the first time in a while, Sierra seemed to perk up. She tucked the beans in her pocket but had to resist the urge to crack into the candy bar right then and there. This place is already streets ahead of Johto. She looked at the scene by the counter, where things seemed to have calmed down. Maybe things will finally work out for me here.

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Pokémon: The Alola Chronicles [Always Open!]

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Sierra Shilton

Melemele Ferry Terminal @WriterRaven @Arty Fox

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"Screw. That. Boat."

There was no Alolan greeting coming out of the make-shift sailor whose ship came in on rather choppy waters. Whether it was the cramped accommodations that she spent the majority of her cash supply on, or the fact that her travelling partner ate most of the food that was squirreled away for said voyage, the blonde girl was not in a relaxed mood setting foot on the island wharf for the first time.

"Damn thieves."

Although saying that out loud, she instantly regretted it. Considering the circumstances, she couldn't have expected anything less. It was a hasty decision to board whichever ship was heading out of Olivine, and her roulette spin came up the other color. But at least it wasn't a 00. At least they got me here.

She looked up at the bright Alolan sun and wiped her forehead. "Dang, it's hot."

The Johtoan fished in the pocket of her satchel, among the rest of her Pokedollars and the change of clothes she remembered to bring, producing the lonely Pokeball that had been in there.

"You all right, Romano?" she asked no one as she clicked the button. "I mean, you started sleeping after you ate the last of my pretzels."

On the concrete ground, a small Pig Pokemon materialized. "Swi!" The Ice/Ground type looked around for a second before sniffing at the wharf. "Nubnubnub..."

"Don't know what you're expecting to find, Romano. No food around here." A gurgle in her tummy indicated the same was true of her stomach. "Ugh. Let's get through here so I can get us some."

She walked through the ferry terminal as she tried to remember the things she read on Alola back when she was deciding where she wanted to go. There's some festival or something they have...about...stuff...damn...can't remember. The decision to pawn her phone for more spending money was starting to look foolish.

Customs was actually pretty easy to go through. The agent waved her bag through and gave the Swinub the once over. "He's a little cutie," Agent "Rick" said as he checked the Pokemon's fur. "You should take him over to Ula'ula. Bet he'd love Mount Lanakila. Stick to the main route though. The Pokemon up there are tough."

The teenager handed over her passport. "I'll keep that in mind."

"All right Miss...Shilton."

She shivered. Don't call me that. Not anymore.

"Everything's all set. Enjoy your time on Melemele!"

"Thank you."

Sierra scooped up Romano into her arms and carried her lone Pokemon through the gate towards the exit. As the pair looked around the waterfront of Hau'oli City, it became clear...they had no idea where to go.

"Shoot. Has to be someone around here we can get to give us some directions."

Romano was content to ride along. He snorted a little as a bead of sweat ran down the Ice-type's face. "Swinubswi..."

As she looked around, she spotted someone nearby who had their phone out. Perfect. Either he's a local who loves tourists or a tourist who will help out a fellow traveler.

Sierra approached the man standing next to an orange fluffball she didn't recognize. "Excuse me. I couldn't use your phone to find the nearest Asagi Cafe spot, could I?"

Pokémon: The Alola Chronicles [Always Open!]

I've played through the Champion but I haven't played any of the post-game stuff, so I remember for the most part where stuff is.

Pokémon: The Alola Chronicles [Always Open!]

Nope. Just the school and the docks.

Pokémon: The Alola Chronicles [Always Open!]

Sierra Shilton

Name: Sierra Shilton
Age: 19

Appearance: Sierra stands 5'11", with long blonde hair and blue eyes. She usually wears her hair down, kept in place with a headband that wraps around the back to form a bow.

Her outfit usually conforms to colder weather, as she spent a lot of time around the Ice Path. However, in preparation for Alola, she has shed the heavy sweaters for the tank tops she usually wore underneath, usually pastel colors. They would be combined with a pair of black or white shorts, depending on the color. She is looking forward to adding to her wardrobe while on the islands.

Personality/Motivation: Sierra is a contrarian. Growing up back home, she was expected to follow the path over everyone else, and she rejected it in favor of something different. Even if it doesn't work out, she won't abandon a path she's started. That's why even when her first ticket to Alola was for a boat that had been discontinued, she kept working until she got a ticket for one that was in operation.

That being said, she does trust some people, but they really have to earn it. Otherwise she remains cold and distant. Avoid stereotypes, too. She doesn't appreciate being considered a dumb blonde.

History: Sierra was born in Blackthorn City, Johto, to a family who were a part of the clan that surrounded the dragon shrine the city was known for. She was the youngest of five kids, three older sisters and one older brother, and they treated her as such. All the hand-me-downs, all the last picks at dinner, all the keep-aways. It sucked.

The youngest Shilton didn't even want a Pokemon at first. It would just be another thing her family held over her. All with strong Dratini or Seadra, so she decided not to follow them into the Dragon's Den. She didn't want to be a trainer.

That only served to further isolate herself from her family as the elder Shiltons all but disowned the supposed black sheep. remained in her room most of the time, reading and researching on her computer for her education, until one day she was talking to a friend in Unova who she usually confided in, and they asked a simple question:

"Why resign yourself to avoiding your family's shadow when you can eclipse them?"

She knew what she had to do.

Sierra went to the Ice Cave to the north of Blackthorn and went looking for the kind of Pokemon that would take her family down a peg, and she found one. A Swinub that appeared relatively frisky compared to the others. Definitely liked her snacks. She caught it and brought it home, intent on challenging her way through the family.

The fourth oldest, Stacy, wiped the floor with Sierra's Swinub. Seadra had a field day.

Disgraced, Sierra left Blackthorn for Olivine, intent on heading for Unova, until the recently changed immigration laws made things difficult. She instead headed for Alola, intent on changing her fortune when it came to Pokemon.

Current Team

Current Team:

Swinub (Romano)

Ability: Snow Cloak / Hidden Ability: Thick Fat

Moveset: Powder Snow / Tackle / Mud Sport / Ancient Power (Egg Move)

Romano was caught one floor down in the Ice Path outside Blackthorn. He's a very laid-back Pokemon, preferring to wait out what Sierra or others are doing before acting, but once he acts, he goes all out, much like his trainer. The Pokemon also enjoys meal time a great deal, attacking whatever food is placed in front of him with gusto. He's yet to find food he doesn't like.

Pokémon: The Alola Chronicles [Always Open!]

Sierra Shilton

Name: Sierra Shilton
Age: 19

Appearance: Sierra stands 5'11", with long blonde hair and blue eyes. She usually wears her hair down, kept in place with a headband that wraps around the back to form a bow.

Her outfit usually conforms to colder weather, as she spent a lot of time around the Ice Path. However, in preparation for Alola, she has shed the heavy sweaters for the tank tops she usually wore underneath, usually pastel colors. They would be combined with a pair of black or white shorts, depending on the color. She is looking forward to adding to her wardrobe while on the islands.

Personality/Motivation: Sierra is a contrarian. Growing up back home, she was expected to follow the path over everyone else, and she rejected it in favor of something different. Even if it doesn't work out, she won't abandon a path she's started. That's why even when her first ticket to Alola was for a boat that had been discontinued, she kept working until she got a ticket for one that was in operation.

That being said, she does trust some people, but they really have to earn it. Otherwise she remains cold and distant. Avoid stereotypes, too. She doesn't appreciate being considered a dumb blonde.

History: Sierra was born in Blackthorn City, Johto, to a family who were a part of the clan that surrounded the dragon shrine the city was known for. She was the youngest of five kids, three older sisters and one older brother, and they treated her as such. All the hand-me-downs, all the last picks at dinner, all the keep-aways. It sucked.

The youngest Shilton didn't even want a Pokemon at first. It would just be another thing her family held over her. All with strong Dratini or Seadra, so she decided not to follow them into the Dragon's Den. She didn't want to be a trainer.

That only served to further isolate herself from her family as the elder Shiltons all but disowned the supposed black sheep. remained in her room most of the time, reading and researching on her computer for her education, until one day she was talking to a friend in Unova who she usually confided in, and they asked a simple question:

"Why resign yourself to avoiding your family's shadow when you can eclipse them?"

She knew what she had to do.

Sierra went to the Ice Cave to the north of Blackthorn and went looking for the kind of Pokemon that would take her family down a peg, and she found one. A Swinub that appeared relatively frisky compared to the others. Definitely liked her snacks. She caught it and brought it home, intent on challenging her way through the family.

The fourth oldest, Stacy, wiped the floor with Sierra's Swinub. Seadra had a field day.

Disgraced, Sierra left Blackthorn for Olivine, intent on heading for Unova, until the recently changed immigration laws made things difficult. She instead headed for Alola, intent on changing her fortune when it came to Pokemon.

Current Team

Current Team:

Swinub (Romano)

Ability: Snow Cloak / Hidden Ability: Thick Fat

Moveset: Powder Snow / Tackle / Mud Sport / Ancient Power (Egg Move)

Romano was caught one floor down in the Ice Path outside Blackthorn. He's a very laid-back Pokemon, preferring to wait out what Sierra or others are doing before acting, but once he acts, he goes all out, much like his trainer. The Pokemon also enjoys meal time a great deal, attacking whatever food is placed in front of him with gusto. He's yet to find food he doesn't like.