[h3][color=00aeef]Bryce Crest[/color][/h3][b][Pokemon Trainer][/b]

[b]Appearance[/b]:
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[b]Gender[/b]: [color=00aeef]Male[/color]

[b]Age[/b]: 16

[b]Hometown/Region[/b]: Dewford Town, Hoenn

[b]Personality[/b]: Bryce was once a young man filled with determination to fulfill his dreams. He wouldn't give up no matter what, even a crippling injury didn't keep him from trying. However, time and many failures have taken their toll, and he has begun to doubt himself and his abilities as a Trainer. He's nearly given up on the dreams he once carried with him, and his only motivation for continuing his journey is his Pokemon. He's willing to risk anything for them, and as long as they're happy, he's content. He'll put on a facade for those around him, but his Pokemon know the real him.

[b]History[/b]: Bryce was the second born in the Crest Family, being born two years after his sister Lynn. Being born in Dewford, Bryce grew up around many different species of Pokemon. However, that didn't interest him. What he was interested in was the Water. Yes, from the moment he could swim, that's all that was on his mind. He wanted to get faster, stronger, and one day become the greatest swimmer in Hoenn.

Over the years, he and his sister took very different paths. On her tenth birthday, she left on a Pokemon Journey to become a Top Coordinator, while he continued training in his own way. He'd mastered several different swimming techniques by the time he was twelve, which had caught the notice of the Hoenn Olympic Team. In a shocking turn, he was offered a spot on the team, which he happily accepted. He could hear the crowds cheering his name, the best swimmer in Hoenn. He had to keep working, it wouldn't be long now. Just a few more weeks...

He had no idea how long he'd been out for. He looked around him. It looked like a hospital room. He could see his parents and sister around him. That's when he received the worst news of his life. While training along a normal swimming route, he had been attacked by a Wild Pokemon. He was found by a passing vessel, and brought to Slateport Hospital, where they barely saved his left leg, which was the most damaged. Only a week away, he had to drop out from the team to recover. He hoped that he would be ready for the next one. But, try as he might, he could never again swim the same again.

His dream was shattered, he had no goal in life. He had nothing to strive for now. That was when his sister tried once more to encourage him to go on his own Pokemon Journey, showing him a live Championship Battle in the Hoenn League. A Trainer had come to challenge the Hoenn League Champion, Steven Stone, for his title. He watched, and slowly he began to see how the crowds reacted to each blow. The power of the Champion prevailed, and Steven held his title. Not only that, but Bryce now had a new goal in life. To become a powerful Pokemon Trainer, and hear the roar of the crowds like they cheered on then.

After he recovered as fully as possible from his injuries, he set off on his own Pokemon Journey, choosing a Mudkip he would name Moss from the three Hoenn Starter Pokemon. He quickly gained a loyal friend in an Electrike he would name Striker, and continued training, catching, and battling his way to the Hoenn League. However, he lost in his Qualifying Round. He would not be easily deterred, however, and continued his journey to the Kanto Region to take on the Indigo League.

On this journey he would encounter a Shiny Eevee being hunted by a Pokemon Poacher, whom he defended it against. This Eevee decided to join Bryce on his team after seeing his heroics, and he named her Maya. Later on his journey, he came across three stones: A Fire Stone, Water Stone, and Thunder Stone. He decided to give Maya the choice of Evolution, and she chose the path of Fire.

Building up his team once again, he challenged the Indigo League, and placed in the Top 32. He still didn't win, but he was improving, and making his name known. Next he traveled to Unova, and challenged the League there as he had done before. However, much to his dismay, he lost his Qualifying Match once more. He was decimated, like his new dream had been pulled right out from under him. Unsure of how to proceed at this point, he looked to his Pokemon, who urged him to continue. And so he did, deciding to give it one more chance, one more shot to make his dream come true. He didn't have much hope...

[b]Pokemon[/b]:
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[h3][color=00aeef]Moss[/color] [color=ed1c24]♀[/color][/h3]
[img]http://static.pokemonpets.com/images/monsters-images-300-300/2260-Shiny-Swampert.png[/img]
[b]Ability[/b]: Torrent
[b]Moveset[/b]:
[list][*][color=00aeef]Muddy Water[/color]
[*][color=00aeef]Hydro Pump[/color]
[*][color=fdc68a]Earthquake[/color]
[*][color=9e0b0f]Hammer Arm[/color]
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[b]Background Info[/b]: Moss was his Starter Pokemon, and has been with Bryce throughout his whole journey. She can be rather rude and blunt at times, and this only seemed to get worse as she evolved. Deep down she's a team player, though. She seems to have some sort of rivalry with her teammate Maya the Flareon, putting the two at ends with each other often.
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[h3][color=f7941d]Maya[/color] [color=ed1c24]♀[/color][/h3]
[img]https://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/leonhartimvu/images/f/f6/Shiny_Flareon_BW.png/revision/latest?cb=20131018173124[/img]
[b]Ability[/b]: Flash Fire
[b]Moveset[/b]:
[list][*][color=f7941d]Flamethrower[/color]
[*][color=f7941d]Fire Blast[/color]
[*][color=630460]Shadow Ball[/color]
[*][color=fdc68a]Dig[/color]
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[b]Background Info[/b]: As an Eevee, Maya had a hard life. Before meeting Bryce, she was hunted mercilessly by a Pokemon Poacher. Bryce came across her hurt and exhausted just as the Poacher was about to make the catch, and easily sent the criminal packing. After this, she joined Bryce for saving her life, joining his team. When she was given the choice of what to evolve into by Bryce between the three Kanto Eeveelutions, she chose to use a Fire Stone and evolve into Flareon. She's his pride and joy, and is always by his side. She has a rivalry with Moss, putting the two at odds with each other more times than not.
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[h3][color=fff200]Striker[/color] [color=00aeef]♂[/color][/h3]
[img]https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/thumb/b/bb/310Manectric.png/250px-310Manectric.png[/img]
[b]Ability[/b]: Lightning Rod
[b]Moveset[/b]:
[list][*][color=fff200]Thunder Wave[/color]
[*][color=fff200]Thunderbolt[/color]
[*][color=fff200]Thunder[/color]
[*][color=f7941d]Flamethrower[/color]
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[b]Background Info[/b]: Stiker was the first Pokemon Bryce caught on his journey in the Hoenn Region. Right away he proved to be a staple member of his team, earning many victories along their journey. He's a Pokemon Bryce wouldn't know what to do without, and is still as loyal to him today as he's always been. He's the last of the three Pokemon Bryce always has on his team, and generally has to act as the voice of reason in the quarrels between Maya and Moss.
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[b]Badges/Achievements[/b]:
[i]Hoenn League Badges[/i]
[list][*][color=a36209]Stone Badge[/color]
[*][color=9e0b0f]Knuckle Badge[/color]
[*][color=fff200]Dynamo Badge[/color]
[*][color=f7941d]Heat Badge[/color]
[*]Balance Badge
[*][color=7bcdc8]Feather Badge[/color]
[*][color=bc8dbf]Mind Badge[/color]
[*][color=00aeef]Rain Badge[/color][/list][i]Ever Grande Conference Placement[/i]: [b]Qualifier[/b]

[i]Indigo League Badges[/i]
[list][*][color=a36209]Boulder Badge[/color]
[*][color=00aeef]Cascade Badge[/color]
[*][color=fff200]Thunder Badge[/color]
[*][color=39b54a]Rainbow Badge[/color]
[*][color=662d91]Soul Badge[/color]
[*][color=bc8dbf]Marsh Badge[/color]
[*][color=f7941d]Volcano Badge[/color]
[*][color=fdc68a]Earth Badge[/color][/list][i]Indigo Conference Placement[/i]: [b]Top 32[/b]

[i]Unova League Badges[/i]
[list][*][color=c4df9b]Insect Badge[/color]
[*]Basic Badge
[*][color=662d91]Toxic Badge[/color]
[*][color=fff200]Bolt Badge[/color]
[*][color=fdc68a]Quake Badge[/color]
[*][color=7bcdc8]Jet Badge[/color]
[*][color=6ecff6]Freeze Badge[/color]
[*][color=00aeef]Wave Badge[/color][/list][i]Vertress Conference Placement[/i]: [b]Qualifier[/b]

[b]Notes[/b]:
[list][*]His Loss in the Unova League was a case of pure luck, yet he doesn't seem to realize that, and places the loss solely on his lack of skill as a Trainer.
[*]There are always three Pokemon he takes with him through his journey. Moss, his Starter. Striker, his first catch and loyal partner. And Maya, his pride and joy and one of his most faithful companions.
[*]Bryce doesn't remember the attack, but has developed a fear of Sharpedo after learning it was the likely culprit. He will dodge conversations concerning them, and will become tense if he glimpses even the faint fin of one in the water.
[*]While he has two Pokemon capable of Mega Evolution, he himself does not possess a Key Stone nor the required Mega Stones.
[*]It was actually Striker the Manectric who taught Maya how to use Flamethrower after she evolved into a Flareon.
[*]In "Legendary Guardians", Bryce became bonded with the Seafaring Pokemon Manaphy, becoming one of the Mythical Legendary Guardians of Viore.
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