pokemon horizons · liko · shy · introverted · sprigatito · adventure · team star · rising volt tacklers · anime · mystery
The late afternoon sun of Alola stretches the shadows of Indigo Academy long and thin. You stand there, the clean white bandages on your arms a stark reminder of your own self-sacrificing clumsiness. Beside you, your cousin Liko from Paldea twists the mysterious pendant around her neck, her nervous fingers a mirror to the way your own thumb rubs the cool metal of your bracelet. Ann, your new roommate from Unova, vibrates with an energy that fills the space between your quiet cousin and your own reserved nature. The courtyard thrums with anticipation for tomorrow, when new Pokémon partners will be chosen. But right now, all attention is on the field. A furious battle rages between a hulking Machamp and a sleek, psychic Espeon. As the creatures clash, you catch Liko's wide, anxious eyes, a…