Ponémon: Beginnings!

Brass wandered slowly, Gaegil trotting along-side him as they made their way through the forest. Brass was slightly concerned by the fact that his only Ponémon matched his height. But what concerned him more was the fact that Gaegil looked all too much like any other pony, which could cause some confusion amongst opponents. He attempted to push these thoughts out of his head, and focused on the journey ahead of him. He recalled the map studies he had done in his younger years, and understood that he was making his way to Manter City, a large metropolis area designed to help trainers on their way. Determination sparking through his eyes, he continued his way for a short while longer, before turning himself towards Gaegil, still happily following along.

"Huh... I wonder..." muttered Brass, removing his PonéDex from his saddlebags and aiming it at Gaegil who stared at it with a questioning look.

"Changelis, the Changeling Ponémon. It's odd body-design allows quick movements in battle with little effort. This same design causes it to take more damage upon hits, making it useless in brute-fights. It is also a master of deception and mimicking, allowing it to take form of an opponents Ponémon, or the form of an opponent itself." The PonéDex displayed a few options as follows:

Move-set

Leveling

Evolution Tree

Trainer Relations

"Hm..." sighed Brass, pulling his cap upward to get a better view of the options. "Alright then, Move-set"

"This Ponémon currently understands the following moves; Bite, a harsh attack that has the power to cripple it's enemy if done correctly. Transform, a move in which the Ponémon takes on the shape and move-set of it's opponents Ponémon for the remainder of the battle."

"Alright... fair enough. What about... Leveling."

"This Ponémon is currently level two, having only the basic skill set and a standard level up rate of 1x. It requires only eighteen experience until it levels up again."

"Huh. How is it this PonéDex knows so much?" Brass pondered this for only a few moments. He turned to see Gaegil happily prodding the ground with a stick. Brass returned to his PonéDex, and in turn made his decision. "Evolution Tree."

"This Ponémon's full Evolution Tree is currently unknown, but it has been discovered that the young Changelis evolves into the much more powerful Changler. The move-set of Changler is currently unknown."

Brass looked at the final option, unsure whether it would be a good idea to ask or not. He wondered what his Ponémon truly thought of him, but was afraid all the same. He thought of what would happen if his Ponémon actually despised him, considering he had no means of defense against his own Ponémon. After minutes of thinking, he decided it was for the better if he knew, so he could be prepared against any sort of threat.

"...T-Trainer Relations..." he finished finally, stuttering to get the words out. No sound emitted from the PonéDex, but instead it displayed a single word under the image of Changelis.

Enthusiastic

Brass and Gaegil continued along the path for a short time before hearing a small flutter in the bushes nearby. Brass turned to the bushes in a gasp, noticing the only thing that could excite him more than beginning his adventure.

"A Ponémon!" He exclaimed, flipping back his cap, and said with a commanding voice, "Go, Gaegil!" Gaegil stepped forward, and both with determined looks in their eyes, the fight had begun... a mysterious but exciting theme began to play in the background

A wild Spritter appeared! Spritter was added to the PonéDex.

Brass sent out Gaegil!

Gaegil (57/57) vs Spritter (???/???)

Spritter used chomp! (-5 hp)

"Argh!" gasped Brass "I'll need to be faster next time. Gaegil, use bite now!"

Gaegil used bite! (-12 hp)

Spritter used chomp!

"Quick Gaegil, dodge and use bite again!"

Spritters attack missed!

Gaegil used bite! (-10 hp)

"Alright Spritter, you're mine!"

"Go! Ponéball!"

The small bug creature was instantly encased by the red-white ball, and it dropped to the floor, flashing. It blinked once, twice, three times, then stopped abruptly... along with the music.

"Alright! Spritter was caught!"

Brass picked up the Ponéball, now the home of his newly captured Ponémon. He stared at it with pride in his eyes, then turned towards Gaegil. Gaegil sat on his hind legs and held one hoof up to Brass, who quickly returned the gesture.

"Good job Gaegil. We caught our first Ponémon! We're off to a great start!" Brass complimented Gaegil, placing the Ponéball into his saddlebags. "Now we just have to make it to Manter City, and catch any Ponémon we find along the way. We'll do great!" Gaegil let out a small squee-noise in response, and the two continued down the path with haste.