"Welcome ladies and gentleman! The first round will now begin! It is an elimination to bring the number of contestants down to thirty-two! Each trainer will get three Pokemon, just like gym battles, from Professor Ivy at random. These elimination rounds will also be randomized and the first battle... will be now! Trainer 116 Leo… Continue reading Trainer Orange Ep. 15

"Wow Daisy, what is your Oddish's name," Franklin asked on his knees. "Her name is Daisy." Franklin's smile captured Daisy's. "Daisy the trainer and Daisy the Oddish. "What is your... ah sorry I don't know what your Pokemon is." "It's okay, they don't originate here on the islands. I caught him when our family went… Continue reading Trainer Orange Ep. 14

The bundled group of trainers by the exit halted and stared at Max and Franklin. Max walked closer to Franklin, "Who are you? I've never seen you before at a contest, gym, or ever. Is a rookie calling me out?" Max's olive eyes peered down into Franklin's and then down at his clutched fist. "Are you… Continue reading Trainer Orange Ep. 13

"In one hour, the pairings will begin and the tournament will begin! Stay tuned participants," Ivy's assistant said over the intercom. The lobby was filled with trainers.  Cold chills exited from the core of the lobby. Silence passes over like Pidgeys in the sky. A small group of trainers huddled around in a tight circle.… Continue reading Trainer Orange Ep. 12

"Okay, Franklin, i'll run you through the basics,"  Ivy's assistant said. A tall woman wore a similar professors coat, long brown hair, and a Pokeball necklace with jade earrings. "First thing you need to know about battle, each Pokemon has there own attacks and abilities. They won't act unless you know them and call them… Continue reading Trainer Orange Ep. 11

Tournament hopefuls lined against the wall, pacing and excited. Men, women, girls, and boys, there was no requirements so the entire island showed up. Boys huddled together crafting strategies and admiring their Pokemon. Small ones, Pokemon Franklin has never seen on the television before. "Frank," Martin hovered around Franklin, anxious and jittery around all these… Continue reading Trainer Orange Ep. 9

"Frank! Where are you going?" Possessed Franklin walked Tangelo's street cluelessly. People passed with their Pokemon and wild ones flew above. Buildings idle housed possibly the futures next great. "Frank!" Franklin stopped. "What?" "Nurse Joy mentioned there was a virtual simulator happening today just up the road. She said it's where all the people in… Continue reading Trainer Orange Ep. 8

The waiting room was still and slanted. Nurses switched rooms quickly without a glance out. Pokemon being taken back and forth, large ones, large enough their horns or skulls would touch the ceiling. A Snorlax came through, just like Red's, eye swollen shut and purple like a plum. A young girl, reminded Franklin of Tina,… Continue reading Trainer Orange Ep. 7

The dock was old and missing a plank every other step. The sand was filled with Pokemon that Franklin didn't know. His sandy blonde hair was blowing against the salty breeze. Martin stood having final words with the captain. Vulpix recalled and clenched tight in Franklin's fist. Tangelo Island life in the city exploded in… Continue reading Trainer Orange Ep. 5