[Fires of a Dragon fades in Reborn]

2 hours ago, Majin J-Awesome_One said:

Hello there fellow Pokemon Story Writer person... I need to come up with a better name for that. ANYWAYS, excellent start of the story. Loving the backstory to Zane so far. Definitely gonna be keeping an eye on this story as it progresses further. Awesome job!

Thank you kindly good sir. This is kinda new to me, so reading that gives me confidence. Through writing it all yesterday (I haven't really slept, Insomnia is a fickle mistress) all I could think is "I'VE GOT SO MANY TIE INS TO THE STORY!!!"

 

The myth of Johto is actually lifted from a difficulty mod/hack for HG/SS made by Drayano. He expanded the story of those games to include it, and it fits with parts of the story of vanilla Reborn, so I thought what the hell? I always intended to write my story of a Dragon tamer from Blackthorn, so it was a natural fit... 

[Flannery in Reborn - The Tale of a Firehead [Last defeated: Aster & Eclipse]]

37 minutes ago, Q-Jei said:

Thank you very much for the compliment!

 

It's gonna be two years since I'm working on this run, and I'm glad to know that there are still people who discover it for the first time. As long as there are readers who will show interest to this story, my motivation will still be hold to the maximum level  At least, we both agree on the following subject: Flannery deserves more attention. I already noticed there are a lot of fans who think the same way about her, and that could be explained by several factors. Firstly first, Flannery is badass. Her tsundere attitude combined with her skill as a Fire Type Gym Leader makes her particularly attractive, and even more when you know she used to be novice Gym Leader. Consequently, she still has a lot to learn, which means that she can potentially grow up through numerous hardships. This piece of detail is very helpful and inspirational for writing. Also, the other factor that makes Flannery so appreciated is very simple: she's a Gym Leader. When we talk about Gym Leaders, we talk about characters who have a very short time spent in the public eye, Brock and Misty being the only exception. Fortunately, justice has been made in the manga for most of them, Flannery included. But still, this is also this ephemeral duration that reinforces this desire of seeing more of these characters, not to mention that Flannery's grandfather is a former member of the Elite 4. All this plus her gorgeous physical appearence makes Flannery a wonderful character with a lot of possible backstory to develop, which explains why I wrote a very big prologue before to set the story in Reborn

Honestly though, that back story makes it. It rounds her character out very well, explains how she holds family and friends very closely, and explains why she gets as animated as she does. It's better than most of what I've seen Nintendo ever put out. 

 

If I get half the support you've gotten, I'd be working on it for that long as well. 

[Fires of a Dragon fades in Reborn]

Chapter 1 : Ancient Prophecies and Small Beginnings

 

Zane hadn't slept for days. How could he? Getting thrown into a wall by a Dragonair and blasted by a damned Kingdra...

"I'm lucky to only have a few broken ribs.. could be my spine..."

Damn that Clair, she might be a talented trainer, but she looses her cool so often. Yet, why does the council prefer her? I've been through their training far more than she has. And yet, I keep getting turned down on my request to become a trainer, Zane thought.

"You know, I'm beginning to think you like being busted up..." Said a female voice entering the room.

"I don't intend to go into there looking for it. I'm just looking for recognition." Zane responded.

"I know you are," Courtney said "but, you never get it. And it's always ends up the same." she added...

Zane scoffed. She was right, but she didn't have rub salt in the wound. Dating for 4 years now, and she was the only one to really ground him. She was the only one that understood him after all.

"You can't go through it anymore." 

She was right, he couldn't....

 

Blackthorn has always been famous for being where most Dragon tamers begin. Every kid aspires to be a trainer like most of their idols. However, rooted in tradition, the council makes the decision who actually becomes a trainer. Every kid is given the choice of a dragon type if the exam is passed. The exam is given by the head Elder, and insures those who would treat pokemon poorly, never get the chance to. Only those who know that being a trainer is more than just giving orders. It's a symbiotic relationship between Human and pokemon. Both feed off of each other, insuring both feel connected and grow. Of course, this is so that the mythos of Johto occurs. 

 

The Legendary Trainer.

 

The archaeology supports this myth. While the Ruins of Alph suggests this, it also warns about those who seek to force the end result. The legend of Johto says that a trainer will befriend every species of Pokemon, and ends up meeting multiple legendary pokemon. Finally, the trainer ends up meeting that is which is called...

 

God. Arceus, the creator of everything.

 

Because of this, Blackthorn has always wanted to home this trainer. Thus, these traditions were born. To ensure this myth happens, while avoiding that which is warned about.
 

22 years ago, a mother and her infant, fled from abuse to Blackthorn. Because of her connections to the prized champion, Lance, she was welcomed. Wanting her child to be happy, the council agreed to allow the child to take place in the training normally left for the children born in the village. Because the infant was only a month, no harm was thought of the council. Except for one... Alcin.  Alcin had been recently accepted to the council because of his background. He had a favored reputation through the village as well. He argued that the child wouldn't fully grasp the significance of the honor. However, the elder said that nature doesn't dictate one's beliefs, but rather nurture gives what is wanted for this village. 

 

For 14 years, Zane was trained just like those who were born in Blackthorn. He was trained to be a tamer, but that isn't what he wanted. He thought being a trainer, traveling the region to prove his strength was more apt for him. As most children had the choice to do so in Blackthorn, the council still had to approve this. Because, the child leaving the village would carry the name of Blackthorn. Alcin blocked Zane's request. Zane's mother continued to support his choice. Always wanting him to be happy, she supported what he wanted to do. She always did things to ensure his success, and was always willing to fight for him. It was her who actually trained him be a trainer instead of a tamer for those years, being a proficient battler herself. She taught him the importance of always being thankful for his pokemons performance. Always looking after his health, she taught him some of the best training methods she had used for her pokemon. Because of this mentorship, Zane had quickly become one of the best battlers in the village, only being challenged by Clair, who was, in her own right, a prodigy. Zane and Clair often butted heads though, both being stubborn and hardheaded. Often their confrontations leaded to some building in the village being damaged or one of them being hurt. Both recognized each others talent, but they differed in how strength is supposed to be. Zane preferred the silent, stoic but imposing version, while Clair wanted to flaunt her strength around. Zane was content enough in training to want to travel, having the village backing him up, except for the one Alcin... that was until his mother fell ill.

 

For three years, she battled a rare, but aggressive form of cancer. Zane struggled with this. Wanting to care for someone who taught him all he had come to known is what he felt was right. So he gave his ambition to travel up. Though, he continued to train, as his mother liked seeing him battle. His style was imposing, and yet, he held no malice for his opponent. She felt he was the best battler that she had ever seen, above Lance even. That left Zane and his rival, Clair, in even more contention than before. Especially since the town's gym leader spot had opened up. However, his mother's condition worsened rapidly. Eventually, she passed away a week before his 17th birthday. This sent Zane into a down spiral of emotion. He quickly fell into a depression that consumed him. He abandoned his training nearly entirely, causing to lose his passion for battling. He instead focused on making sure he could survive without his mother. Planting a garden yearly, constantly fishing, and making sure he had what he needed. That left Clair the clear choice for the Leader spot. Because the connection to Lance had been lost, the village quickly lost the thought of him as a battler, but just someone living in the village.

 

A year later, the village was more open to travelers, seeing as the Pokemon commissions office of Johto had recently put out a new league campaign. That was Zane met Courtney. 

 

She was a challenger on her travels, and while running to the center to gather some supplies, they ran into one another. For some reason, Zane wanted to challenge her to a battle. He hadn't had the urge to compete with someone for a while now. Why her though? He couldn't understand what it was, but he had to ask for a battle. While she agreed, she wasn't to pleased about it. She only wanted to fight them gym leader. But, his quiet confidence pulled her in. She was in her early 20s, and had piercing, but friendly blue eyes, with a striking smile. She had an sparking aura about her, only accented by her looks and air of her own confidence. Zane was unsure what it was, but he felt like she was familiar to him, even though they had never met.

 

It was only a 1-on-1 battle, seeing as Zane only had one. His trusted partner, a pink Dragonair. A rarity to be sure, but he had so many battles with him, and he had been the only real pillar of support for him for a year. He had Dragonair when he was a just a tiny Dratini. But it wasn't a gift from the council as most Dratinis were. He had caught him without the councils knowledge or approval, but they were taken aback by the appearance of such a rare phenomenon. They approved of his use of this Dratini, even Alcin agreed. Even the way Zane caught Dratini was rare. Dratini had come to aid of Zane when he was 9, being chased by a Skarmory from the south of the village. Through knowledge provided to him by the village and his mothers training, Zane was able to battle with Dratini and fend the Skarmory off. Using a combination of Thunder wave and Dragon rage, Dratini was able to avoid damage, and thus that bond was instantly born.

 

Though he had not battled in a year, he still had his dominant style. He quickly took control and won the battle, but that wasn't what made Courtney stick around. It was the fact he thanked her and her Ivysuar and the honor he showed. She wanted to learn not only the style that he had, but that honor. It was intoxicating to her. 

 

"I hope that the fact I keep trying that it'll change," Zane responded after a minute of thought. "But it doesn't. That fight wasn't different, it was like she had other intentions..." 

"Alcin?" Courtney asked.

"I think so. He has made it difficult from the start. But I have nothing to prove it..." he added "I just hope it will change soon."

 

 

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[Flannery in Reborn - The Tale of a Firehead [Last defeated: Aster & Eclipse]]

so... I've been reading this for the past 4~4 1/2 hours...

 

Holy. Shit.

 

Firstly, you're a talented writer. You made a backstory for a character I've been wanting more for. And you made that backstory damn good. Gamefreak lost a lot of potential not giving her more attention...

 

Secondly, I am more motivated to actually write the story that I've wanted to for a long while. I'm actually going to start that now...

 

I cannot wait for more of this story.

[my team Rate and help me fix]

So, first things first. There is no perfect team for the entire game. Instead, try to build in rotations for the gym or area you're currently facing. 

 

That being said. Most of your wanted is pretty good. But, I feel like there are a few redundant mons. 

 

Hariyama

-I feel like this mon has so much missed potential. It eventually gets completely outclassed by two others on your rotation. Blaziken and Lucario.

Zebstrika

-Again, a mon with potential, but doesn't have enough tools to take advantage of it. Ampharos is just better. Electabuzz and it's family would be good source for a replacement for Zebutt.

Kingdra

A personal favorite, but your rotation has better dragon and water types.

 

As for moves, the only one I can see an issue with is Ampharos. 

-Discharge

-Signal Beam

-Dragon Pulse

then rotating (cause tms are a thing [thank Arceus]) Charge beam and HP ice.

[ShadowDefender Returns... under a new guise...]

On 7/25/2019 at 8:24 AM, Anti-loser said:

Sassy and Sarcastic? you’ve yet to prove such though head to the reborn discord to demonstrate how super awesome you truly are

 

Welcome along the Pokemon Reborn Forum, please leave your sanity else where and let your inner demons do all the typing for you..

What!? If you wanna keep that to yourself. Then give another look into the new guidelines and warning point feature (cause they never go away)

 

anyways have fun mate 

also make sure to give peepos hearto 

 

Let's just say, if my inner demons were to type, I'd be kicked out in a heartbeat

Also, Discord server? I'm on it. just gotta remember the password...

Thanks bud

On 7/25/2019 at 6:49 PM, Candy said:

Henlo fren~ welcome here again and whatever the case, glad you could sort out your PC troubles... sort of

Yea, kinda feel proud I get to say to Dell "Screw you, I did it anyways... AND IT WORKED!" Though, I can't fix the bios/driver/whatever it is issue.

Thanks kindly

On 7/25/2019 at 8:42 PM, Autumn Zephyr said:

Having the word 'Shadow' in your new username? That isn't very subtle of you, Zoroark!

 

Regardless, welcome back to the Reborn Evolved Forums! Be sure to look back over the rules, feel free to check out all we have to offer, and above all else, enjoy your stay~!

Funnily enough, I had teh nickname "Shadow," before Zoroark came out. and all of my accounts have shadow somewhere in them. Unless...it's a troll account. 

Thank you 

[ShadowDefender Returns... under a new guise...]

So... the name might be new... but I'm not.

 

After an exaggerated hiatus, I have returned. More on that later. I had to make a new account because the old email that I had used for my old account...I don't have access to anymore.

 

A bit on me? 

*do I have to?*

I mean, not much to me. 26 year old guy just being a dude. Been a gamer since I could really remember. Started with, as I am sure most of us did, with the original Red and Blue. As of late though, I've been a streamer playing some hot commodity games, i.e. PUBG, BF4/1/5. But, I have been wanting to play reborn again. I had nothing to play it with though.

 

To take from my fb post about this laptop;

 

I purchased this Laptop in 2012. Dell had a sale going on, so I was able to get a good deal on it. $1250 for $385. And it did well for what I used it for (mainly course work for college). That was until it's internal hard drive was corrupted. Instead of doing the easy thing and replacing it, I decided to buy a new laptop.

 

Big mistake that was.

 

So, after buying a new laptop and having it for a total of a year, I found myself back at square one. No computer. So I did a little bit of research. Found out that I could take the hard drive for the newer laptop and fit it in this laptop. And I did, but it didn't work. Frustrated, but determined, I called Dell. What I was told by the rep for Dell was that what I had researched wasn't going to work due to how they "handle," OSs. He said that what I was proposing to do would not work under any circumstance. I didn't understand it though because an os is software at the end of the day. He even tried to sell me a new computer for extortionate prices. Bull-headed, I looked at the error code given to me. I looked at two forums about this error code, and something caught my eye. As hilarious as this is, the solution was as simple as an Ethernet Cable. And I cannot make this up.

 

Now, my first laptop works. but still has issues... Damn BIOS... makin' boot from network, not hard drive.

 

So, I'm now playing reborn again. And, glad to be back on the forums. Anything else you'd like to know? Just ask, I don't bite...hard.

 

I'm the sassy, sarcastic streamer, and I'll see you guys around