Queenly Majesty

Brandon silently gasped at the sight in front of him. Groups of various grass types, mostly Bounsweet's, were gathered around a rock formation, chirping hypnotically at what he could assume was their new Queen. A Tsareena sitting atop the rock like a monarch, a strong aura of authority and majesty radiating outwords.

He had heard of rumors of a strong pokemon residing within the Lush Jungle. At first he thought they were merely talking about the Totem Pokemon, since the place was a trial location. He can admit that the Lurantis was a really tough pokemon to beat. But the Tsareena looked to be on a whole different league. Something about it just radiated pure power.

And Brandon was determined to catch it.

He sprung out of the bushes that concealed him, catching the wild pokemon off guard. The various grass types fled from the scene, scurrying past the overgrowing fauna and deeper into the forest. However, the Tsareena stood its ground, hopping off its rocky seat and immediately into a battle stance. Brandon could see it in its eyes. The wild, untamed fire that burned within.

He grinned, taking out a pokeball to summon his main companion.

"Dar! Dartrix!" The owl exclaimed, slowly descending onto the forest floor.

"Go Ruth! Use pluck!"

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After a heated battle with the wild Tsareena, Brandon had managed to catch it. The battle had him use up nearly all of his pokeballs, most of which he swore was close to catching. The ball would shake one final time before laying completely still, feigning a successful capture. But moments later would erupt in a flurry of light as the pokemon would appear once again.

Brandon sighed as he slumped his face against the cold table of the nearest Pokemon Center's cafe. As his team was getting healed up, he had been contemplating whether it had been a good idea fighting it, let alone catch it. The Tsareena nearly fainted his Dartrix and his Salandit during the fight. He was so sure that with the type advantage, things would have gone smoothly.

Needless to say he was surprise by the sheer force her kicks were able to deliver.

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As the young trainer sat silently amongst the sea of other trial goers, a soft thud caught his attention, bringing his field of view up. There he saw Nurse Joy holding a tray of pokeballs, a warm smile displayed on her face. "Your pokemon are fully healed now" She said with a giggle. "Though, that Tsareena of yours gave me and Chansey a little trouble"

Brandon was about to grab his pokeballs when Nurse Joy's words registered into his mind. Oh great, he thought.

He thanked Nurse Joy before grabbing the ball of his newest party member. Hearing those words didn't reassure him at all, but he still held onto a small glimmer of hope that maybe she wouldn't be all too bad.The ball shook in his hands, catching the Brandon off guard. The movement was very forced, almost as if she demanded to be let out from her new home.  Maybe she was just readjusting to her new life. Surely it that reason.

So he steeled himself and threw the pokeball into the air with it erupting into a blinding flash of light. Moments later, sure enough, the same Tsareena that he had just fought was there in front of him. Heck, she even had the same, unyielding gaze that she gave him earlier on.

He would be lying to himself if he said she didn't unnerve him.

He stood up and slowly approached her. "Umm...H-Hi there" He softly spoke out, his voice breaking a little in the process. The Tsareena gave him a raised brow, almost as if asking what did he want from her. So much for first impressions.

"I'll be your trainer from now on. The name's Brandon" He introduced, holding out a hand in a greeting. The Tsareena looked at his outstretched hand before huffing and turning its gaze away, earning the young trainer a few short giggles from other nearby trainers. Brandon looked around and saw various people give him a small, sad smile while shaking their heads, causing his cheeks to flush red in embarrassment.

"H-Hey, come now. Don't be like that" Brandon tried to coax her. "It'll be fun, I promise. Everyone's really nice". Just then he had gotten an idea. Perhaps his other pokemon would help to ease the tension, maybe even get on her good side. "Here. I'll show you" He paused before throwing a barrage of pokeballs into the air with the rest of his team materializing moments later.

Aside from his Dartrix and Salandit, he had a Pichu that he encountered in Hau'oli City as well as a Mareanie he unexpectedly caught while being taught how to fish. His team greeted him in their usual, upbeat selves until they all noticed the new member. Immediately, his Dartrix and Salandit assumed an offensive stance while his Pichu cowered behind his Mareanie, who still held its sad look.

"W-Woa! Ruth! Sal!" Brandon yelped. "Girls! Stop!" He tried to persuade them, receiving no acknowledgement from the duo. Panicking, he turned towards the Tsareena who looked like it was about to leap towards the angered duo. Seeing how everything unfolded, Brandon sighed before walking back to his seat and placing his head into his palms.

The road ahead just got a whole lot harder.