[TRAINER] aquani, isshara

Having lived by the sea for much of her life, Isshara has several elements that reflect on her past tradition. She keeps an eye patch over her right eye. Though she doesn't have any visual problems, she keeps it as a reminder of home. The eye patch isn't often over her eye most of the time and keeps it flipped up unless she needs to scrutinize on something important, or when she's at sea as a real reminder of what life was like. She always keeps a blue rose above a braided part of her hair, tied with blue string on the right. The rest of her black hair is left loose to move with the wind, something she likes to keep. Her clothing is another reminder of her home. Her typical shirt extends to her hands, and has golden linings across it along withsome gold buttons on the front. On her shirt are also gems that have been embedded onto it by her mother, who set them in for her after several sailing journeys. Her leggings are completely black save for a pair of gold strips vertically across the clothing. These leggings go as far as covering her feet, so the shoes she wears are unknown to just about everyone.

If Pokemon are the ambitious characters that strive for something great, Isshara is the exact opposite of that. She's a bit reserved and quiet, not really wanting to talk to others. She's not a vain person, but doesn't see a reason too often to talk to other people. To her, it's a bit of a hindrance that deviates away from what she wants to do. She can act sternly around other people, a habit that grew from her sailing days from her father. Some see her as too demanding among other people, though she never views herself this way. She is also focused on the task at hand and is hard to disturb from her work when engaged in something. Though she can have a lighter, more cheerful side, she doesn't act that way very often.

Contrary to her own type of Pokemon, Isshara was raised as a sea-girl. Born in Coumarine City, in Kalos, her life there was relatively peaceful. Her parents originally lived in Kanto, and had a young Vulpix pet with her. Although her parents wanted to be raised like them, on the sea, Isshara was too quiet for such an activity. She was taught by her own parents to comprehend most situations, mostly done by her mother. Her father would often go to sea to explore or find a meal for the family. Her family wasn't poor and she enjoyed a relatively peaceful childhood.

As she grew older, Isshara wanted to explore beyond the restraints back at home. She had few friends, but with their help Isshara ventured to the ranch outside of Coumarine, with her first time being at 13 years of age. She had rarely gone out of the house and worked, but wanted to broaden her experiences. Although she did enjoy the Skiddo at the ranch on her first visit, she ended up finding a lone Litleo just on the outskirts of the ranch. She backed away from the group to give a friendly hello to the little cub Pokemon, who seemed to take a liking to her. The young Litleo followed Isshara around while she was out with her friends, and went as far as following the young girl back home. It acted unusually loyally to the young teen, and seemed to take a liking to her. When the Litleo was found out by her parents, they scolded her for bringing a wild Pokemon into the house, but eventually agreed to let her keep it as a pet, calling it Leona.

Days before her fifteenth birthday, her family received an unusual letter from far outside the Kalos region. It ended up being an invitation from Professor Elm, the Pokemon Professor in Johto. Isshara had heard stories about the man, having researched evolution for countless years. It was a request that the family's daughter, Isshara, come join her for reasons not given. This was a shock to her. How did Elm even know about her? Was her time at home up? Questions rang through her head, but she set them all aside eventually. Her parents were just as speechless on the subject, but the two left the decision up to the young girl. Pondering it over for the next several days, she decided that on the day of her birthday would be the time to part ways for the meantime. A celebration in the morning with her parents was both for her birthday and as a farewell gift, from both her parents and friends. Leaving by boat, she sailed off to New Bark Town. Her parents wanted her to keep company, so they had the family pets, the Vulpix, which Isshara called Vapor, and Leona the Litleo, travel with the young lady.

Upon arriving in New Bark Town, she visited Professor Elm's lab. She didn't know this at first, but she would end up becoming a trainer. Upon arriving, Elm greeted Isshara with open arms. He did talk a bit about the power of evolution in Pokemon, and even was gifted a Fire Stone, but Isshara was not given its name until it would be given to Vapor. Even though she already had Vapor and Leona, Elm wanted to give her a third Pokemon, a real one to start her off and to start building a new friendship. The Chickorita shown to her was a bit shy, though had a bundle of energy waiting to be released. Totodile was similar to Isshara's nature, being quiet and reserved, but at times a bit reckless. Cyndaquil was the most energetic upon meeting Isshara, having taken a liking to her upon seeing her. Seeing the affection from the little Fire-type Pokemon, along with a bit of convincing from Leona and Vapor, she ended up choosing Cyndaquil, and nicknamed the little Pokemon Smadra. With her choice Elm gave Isshara her PokeDex and had her start a journey on her own.

Isshara traveled around Johto for around a year. She was more into exploring the area and seeing what was there rather than battling with the Gym Leaders, although she did take it into consideration a few times. She especially liked being around Olivine City with its mix of the sea and the Miltank ranch nearby, as if it reminded her of home. She and her Pokemon would end up training around the area of Olivine City, and in the year Leona grew from her young Litleo form into a Pyroar. The Fire Stone given to Isshara early on didn't seem to have use for her and kept it as a nice gem, until Vapor set a paw upon it. This "accident" ended up in Vapor's evolution into Ninetales, and made Isshara realize what the stone really was for. Training also made Smadra evolve from a Cyndaquil into Quilava, and only made her personality more feisty and fiery. Isshara enjoyed the pace of going at her own speed, and wanted to explore further. She boarded a ship in Olivine City to travel elsewhere. Where she would go, it wouldn't matter for her. Isshara wanted a change to her quiet life, even though her attitude wouldn't change.

Name: Leona

Gender: Female

Species: Pyroar

Personality: Leona is very loyal to Isshara, having seen a trust in her despite her very quiet exterior. Although Isshara wouldn't admit it, Leona can see a fire in her master's heart, and is willing to protect her at any cost. She is almost like a sister to the trainer and isn't hesitant to take action if she sees a threat pass.

Other: Knows all moves up to Lv. 38. Tends to commence battle with a Noble Roar before engaging with Flamethrower and Echoed Voice.







Name: Vapor

Gender: Female

Species: Ninetales

Personality: Being the elder of the two pets of Isshara, Vapor is very close to her master and tends to lead the younger ones more often. She acts almost like a mother among the younger members of her team, along with Leona's help. Initially, Vapor and Leona were rivals, fighting for Isshara's loyalty. Neither would win, as the lady was equally fair to both of them.

Other: Has moves from a Vulpix up to Lv. 36, currently Lv. 41. Likes using Extrasensory, Flame Burst, and a tricky Confuse Ray/Hex combo.







Name: Smadra

Gender: Female

Species: Quilava

Personality: The youngest of Isshara's Pokemon, but also one of the most ambitious. She's a firecracker of a Pokemon, explosive in her actions and in her speech. Although fiery-mouthed, she knows how to fight clean and without doubt. Smadra especially loves to test her flames and prowess on other opponents that she judges worthy, although she knows when she's outmatched.

Other: Knows all moves up to Lv. 35. Likes using Flame Charge to kick off a battle, then strike with Flame Wheel and Swift.