[img]https://fontmeme.com/permalink/220608/add2c96387cc59bce842e3959ecd1ec5.png[/img] Rory watched the two trainers with a satisfied smile, [color=0054a6]"They're good kids,"[/color] he muttered to himself. Even if they were inexperienced, he could already tell they were going to do well as trainers. Turning to his own pokeball, Rory gave it a toss and out popped Rufflet. The little bird looked around in confusion before it saw Rory kneeling down to offer it some food. Rufflet cawed as it hesitantly accepted the offering. [color=0054a6]"There you go, Little Guy,"[/color] Rory said softly. "Now that you're part of the team, we're going to have to train you up a bit. How a bout you show me what you're made of?" At the prospect of a battle, the little bird suddenly fluffed up its feathers in an attempt to look more menacing. [color=0054a6]"That's what we like to see! Now... How about?"[/color] Rory grabbed Dragonair's ball from his belt and sent it out to face Rufflet. Upon seeing the dragon, a strange look came into Rufflet's eyes. "Ruff!" The bird shrieked. Suddenly, the feathers on the bird's head all began to stand up on end as electricity flowed between them. Rory watched in awe as Rufflet shot forward, letting off a Spark right into Dragonair's chest. Dragonair let off a surprised grunt as the Rufflet slammed into him. The dragon quickly recoiled and slapped Rufflet with his tail. Rory couldn't help but be amazed at the strength of his new Pokémon. [color=0054a6]"I guess the Dex wasn't joking when it said Rufflet's line doesn't like Dragon Pokémon..."[/color] Rory muttered as he watched the battle with interest. He called commands to both Pokémon while they trained together, but Rufflet didn't seem to listen. It was solely focused on its assault on Dragonair. Dragonair, in turn, swatted Rufflet's attacks away and attacked when there was an opening. Rory and his Pokémon kept this pattern going while George and Orianna gathered Pokémon and built up their teams. After an hour or so had passed, the sun had begun its descent over the horizon. Rufflet, breathing heavily, collapsed on the ground. Rorry clapped as he walked over and picked it off the ground, [color=0054a6]"You put up quite a fight, Rufflet! I think you're going to fit in perfectly!"[/color] Dragonair meanwhile, slid up to his trainer and nuzzled Rufflet's head, only to receive a peck against one of it's unprotected scales. [color=0054a6]"We are going to have to work on the aggression though,"[/color] said Rory as Dragonair growled. He looked up to see George and Orianna returning from their excursion across the route. [color=0054a6]"Ready to head to Hesperus?" [/color] [hider=Notes] [hider=Rory's Pokémon] -Floatzel -Kaidan Dragonair (Shiny) -Rufflet [/hider] [hider=Pokémon in PC] [/hider] [hider=Items] [hider=Main] [/hider] [hider=Pokeballs] -3x Ultra Balls -10x Pokeballs [/hider] [hider=Medicine] [/hider] [hider=Berries] [/hider] [hider=TMs] [/hider] [/hider] [/hider] [@Crimson Flame] [@LuckyBlackCat] [@Mistress Dizzy] [@Chev]