[color=6ecff6][h2]❄Erika Olson❄[/h2][/color]
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Sno, Snorunt
Level 8
Status: [color=00a651]Fresh[/color]

[img]https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/9/94/Spr_5b_060.png[/img]
Poli, Poliwag
Level 3
Status: [color=00a651]Fresh[/color]

[img]https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/a/a1/Spr_5b_443_m.png[/img]
Gibs, Gible
Level 6
Status: [color=00a651]Fresh[/color]

[img]https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/f/fa/Spr_5b_255_m.png[/img]
Chic, Torchic
Level 5
Status: [color=00a651]Fresh[/color]
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6 Potion
6 Pokeballs
1 Guide to Mt. Strength
3400P
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It was sheer bedlam in the small cavern with the catalyst of this craziness coming from Joshua's quick thinking, which in hindsight was certainly a clever and lucky maneuver. The guardians of this trial were so caught up with their squabbling that Erika and her friends were continuing their progress along the trail, albeit at a bit of a slow crawl. Still, the trench protected them from being swept up on the chaotic air currents and the flurry of activity had managed to convince Gibs to dig even faster, fearing the possibility of them all being swept off their feet in Pidgeot's windstorm.

Before they knew it, the door was within reach and the team charged the door. Erika attempted to open it but realizing it was locked she glanced around, not really sure what that meant. Taking the time to think, she returned both Sno and Gibs to their Pokeballs before Ewan stepped up to rescue them. Thank goodness they went out of their way to retrieve that scroll earlier!

Slipping into the next chamber, it was quite a relief that there were no obvious obstacles in this room. In fact, the sight of the Trail Master in his little man cave was rather delightful in a way, like witnessing a break of character but in a good way. It didn't take long for him to notice them though. Erika had to admit, the way the Trail Master sounded almost disappointed made her feel bad about completing his challenge so quickly. [color=6ecff6]"It was a fun challenge! I think we just got lucky! ..."[/color] Erika offered her compliments to him.

Now a Pokemon was certainly something Erika had not expected as a reward for the challenge and again, the sound of backfiring in the Trail Master's voice made Erika feel guilty, but thankfully he seemed to cheer up. [color=6ecff6]"Thank you Trial Master! I'll come back again!"[/color] Erika called as the man vanished with a similar mystifying exit like last time. 

That left Erika and her friends alone to discuss their reward. Joshua and Ewan were both being very nice about Erika letting pick first, again making her feel quite indebted to her friends. She really hoped her tip about her mother would help them out, but maybe she'll get a gift for these two later? Especially now considering that she was quite satisfied with being given the first choice because upon discovering what was in each Pokeball, her eyes lit up when she saw a Fire-Type. Torchic would go a long way to help her build her team in addition, Torchic was certainly the most adorable little Pokemon ever... No offense to all Pokemon.

[color=6ecff6]"Alright thank you guys! I'll be sure to pay you both back sometime soon, ok?"[/color] Erika thanked both of her friends before turning and grabbing the Torchic's Pokeball. [color=6ecff6]"I am going to have Torchic join my team!"[/color] Erika glanced at it happily before tucking it into her belt holster.

Erika would give Joshua and Ewan plenty of time to debate and choose which ever Pokemon they wanted before she would try to lead them out of the place... However one would do that.

Assuming getting outside was simple enough, Erika would take a breath of fresh evening air. Now it was time to get to work! She needed to train her team up and that's exactly what she planned to do in the area around the Trail Master's House and nearby forest!