[color=6ecff6][h2]❄Erika Olson❄[/h2][/color]
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[img]https://cdn2.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/ca/Spr_5b_361.png[/img]
Sno, Snorunt ♀
Level 17
Status: [color=00a651]Fresh[/color]

[img]https://cdn2.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/cc/Spr_5b_345.png[/img]
Eep, Lileep ♂
Level 15
Status: [color=00a651]Fresh[/color]

[img]https://cdn2.bulbagarden.net/upload/f/f1/Spr_5b_333.png[/img]
Tara, Swablu ♀
Level 15
Status: [color=00a651]Fresh[/color]

[img]https://cdn2.bulbagarden.net/upload/2/24/Spr_5b_256_m.png[/img]
Chic, Combusken ♀
Level 18
Status: [color=00a651]Fresh[/color]

[img]https://cdn2.bulbagarden.net/upload/a/a1/Spr_5b_443_m.png[/img]
Gibs, Gible ♂
Level 18
Status: [color=00a651]Fresh[/color]
[img]https://projectpokemon.org/home/gallery/image/71777-animated-3/?do=download[/img]
Kay, Inkay ♀
Level 15
Status: [color=00a651]Fresh[/color]
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[color=007236][b]Treetop Badge[/b][/color]
5 Potion
8 Pokeballs
1 Antidote
1 Paralysis Heal
3 Tanga Berries
2 Spelon Berries
3 Chesto Berries
1 Bug Gem
1 Jaw Fossil
1 Guide to Mt. Strength
[b]TM-22[/b] Solar Beam
13,508P
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Stillwood Village had become quite lively during Erika's run at the gym leader, Archie, it seemed. It had felt like more of a quiet, meditative place but all these battles occurring had certainly provided a lot of surprising energy to the village. Of course that wasn't the most surprising scene because to Erika, she was more surprised to recognize a great number of the trainers present here. Ewan and Joshua were nice to see again! Facing off against them were a pair that Erika only vaguely recalled, but they never really spoke to one another. Maple was definitely memorable with her eccentricity but Ellyn... Erika could barely remember the name!

 While they were focused, she skipped by them overhearing a bit of their battle and watching with a curiosity as how they battled. If they were still there when she recovered her Pokemon, she'd make sure to check up on them.

Speaking of barely remembering... A boy who seemed familiar acknowledged her gym challenge by claiming to be taking the next turn. [color=6ecff6]"Oh. Sorry for the wait... You might... well I'm sure you'll be fine. Good luck!"[/color] Erika stammered as the boy seem to come and go. Surely Erika wasn't the type to be giving advice to other trainers yet. She [i]only[/i] had one gym badge after all.

She proceeded onward to the Pokecenter. She nodded as she handed over her Pokemon. It was always funny back home because people told her she might be related to the Nurse at the Pokecenter there. If that was the case, she certainly looked related to this one, too. [color=6ecff6]"Thanks!"[/color] Erika said, mirroring the bow and friendly smile.

With that she returned to the battling trainers. The difference however was that she had her full team out of their Pokeballs, walking with her! She figured some time out in the relaxing air of Stillwood would refill their spirits a bit after such a tough battle. Gibs lead the group back, Chic and Snorunt hung to Erika's sides, Tara drifted airly overhead from more than a few lengths, Kay floated around the group without really paying attention, and poor Eep waddled up from the rear.

The whole group made their way back to the battles, although Erika and the team made a slight detour to buy snacks, and they picnicked while viewing the battles.

When the battles concluded, Erika did not hesitate as she walked over to them. [color=6ecff6]"Hey guys! Nice battles and did you all come here to face Archie as well? I just wrapped up my challenge and I-"[/color] She took a deep breath almost playing up the drama of her answer a tiny bit before she opened her coat to flash her badge pinned in there. [color=6ecff6]"Won! Archie is very tricky but I'm wondering if all the gym leaders are going to be like that."[/color]

She'd let the conversation flow a bit naturally after that. Letting everyone be friendly before she pried to see just what everyone was planning. [color=6ecff6]"So what's next for you guys? I was thinking about setting out for Mount Strength or even Worldedge City to try and find a Dawn Stone for Sno here."[/color] She gestured her head over to her right side where Sno continued to munch on her treat. [color=6ecff6]"Maybe if you guys want to head out we can do that? Oh! If you're waiting to challenge Archie, I can wait a bit, too. I wanted to give my team a little break and I've got to arrange for a guide to help me find evolution stones in Mount Strength. I did have a number for someone.."[/color] She trailed off but quickly snapped out of her thoughts to see what her potential companions might say.