Wings of Freedom [Starter]

[Rein Falkenhart]

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Hail to the Wings of Freedom!

Today was going to be a very important day for the life of Rein Falkenhart. For many years, he awaited his chance to meet with the woman that would become his mentor, and that was so famous she was known by the title of The Ambassador. As an explorer, the young man knew that, under her command, he would be able to make great advances in his objectives. "Anita Nguyen, eh...?"  He said, standing in front of The Emissary, wondering how much his daily routine would change once he stepped in there. It would be a path full of dangers and challenges, but, if he did not falter and kept moving forward, there would be many rewards and glory as well. Entering the building, he observed the many wooden tables, and the other people that waited for something seated on them. Rein, though, had no time to lose. In the back of the room, there was a counter, in which an attendant awaited the come of the new recruits.

Moving towards it, Rein's eyes would have a prideful, but determined look. Yet, somehow, he felt nervous. For many years, he was prepared by his own family into things like discipline and obedience, and with this, he learned to deal with any orders given to him, as well as the basic of a strong leadership. But, the truth is that no theory can render you completely ready for the real thing. The Ambassador was not an ordinary person, he knew that. And precisely because of that, the young man worried about how he would be seen by her. Would he be well-accepted and praised because of his discipline? Would he be treated like "just one more"? Or, even worse, would he be completely rejected by the woman? Those questions were starting to make his head hurt, so he stopped and took a deep breath. He was a Falkenhart. He passed through too much to give up just now. He would unravel that world, every single bit of it, with his own hands. That's what it means to be an explorer, isn't it?

With a renewed courage, Rein standed there, in front of the attendant. The symbol of the Falkenhart family was shown is his clothes, the two wings of freedom that he seeked all this time. Without hesitation, he looked into the eyes of the person in front of him and introduced himself: "Rein Falkenhart, from the Falkenhart family. I have a meeting with The Ambassador." His eyes were now more confident and inspired. He would make it. He had to make it. For his family and this world's sake...he would become an explorer!

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[Jenn]

At the front desk a young woman with thick rimmed black glasses was busily sorting through papers. She glanced up at the young man with a smile before returning to her papers. “Rein Falkenhart… ah! Here you are. Right on time. Just take the stairs to your left to her office. The Ambassador is expecting you.” And with that the woman flashed the young man another smile before returning to her piles of paper work.

When Rein reached the office of Anita Nguyen he would be greeted with the wave of a hand to take a seat as she placed a book down. The large woman sat in her chair with a dark blue pin-stripped suit and took off her aqua-rimmed spectacles to sit on top of the book. She turned to fully face the soon-to-be-trainer. “Hello, I am Anita Nguyen, The Ambassador of the Colonies,” she said extending her hand towards Rein.

After the introductions were over Anita quickly pulled out a dark wooden box. Sitting neatly on a purple velvet were five read and white balls. The mentor swiftly pulled out each. “Let’s get started.” In a quick movement Anita had rapidly pressed each button on the pokeballs releasing five figures in a flash of white.

“These are five pokemon I have selected to help you during your explorations.” A large snake of rocks bumped its head against the ceiling, having some dust of cement fall down. It seemed to glare at the ceiling before curling around the two humans and four pokemon, its head next to Rein. “That is Onix. As you can see he would be a great in clearing obstacles or helping you over come them. They can be difficult to train however.”

Next a white dog-like pokemon approached Rein. It sniffed at the trainer, making sure to keep a cautious distance. “That is Absol. They are known to be able to predict natural disasters and often attempt to warn villages. I feel this pokemon would help in keeping you safe out in the wilds.”

“Rhyhorn and Heracross also excel at clearing obstacles. They are both very strong pokemon, an ideal choice for any survivor. But Rhyhorn tends to be very stubborn and Heracross has a weakness for honey.”

A blue-scaled pokemon made its way towards Rein, it flapped its arms rapidly in an attempt to fly, falling on its belly in front of the trainer. “That is Bagon. The dream of flight seems to be engraved in its entire species. It may not look like much, as it is a baby, but I feel this is the strongest evolutionary line in all the pokemon I have selected. If you are patient in training, you will have a very fierce ally at your side.”

The mentor also placed a pamphlet in Rein’s hand. “If you find none of these pokemon suit you, you may choose from the pokemon available at the lab. Which will you pick, Rein?”