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@Fossil Fusion - Ability for Nidoking? Also, you need to buy a Digital Camera for your next visit!
Ranger: Gaius Tyrannius
Trainer: Chris
Area: Enigma Ruins
NBP #1
/--\

My fourth trip into the Enigma Ruins was about to take place for a person I had run into many times, but had never rangered for. The trainer was an accomplish battler and member of the elite four, not to mention well known among the newer trainer as they looked up to him. When I had started out as a trainer many years back he was one I looked up to then, it was cool to see him active once more.

I was hopeful that the run into the Ruins would be a good trip for him. His last National Park he had caught the ultra rare Larvesta, a powerful Bug and Fire Pokemon that many people coveted. I was currently working to get one right now. I had a promising area where I was sure the Pokemon was living.

After I got some free time from my ranger duties I would head out to that area and hunt it down and hopefully add it to my team. But first, I had to clear this run off my plate. Since we would only be running into basic Pokemon that weren’t particularly powerful I had only opted to take two Pokemon. I had packed my full ranger supplies just incase something bad happened--one could never be too careful.

I drove the short distance to the entrance to the Ruins, got out of the jeep and waited for Chris to show up so we could get this run started.

//--\\

Trainer Info

Name: Chris
Location: Enigma Ruins
Trainer Items: Park balls x 3, Superball x 2, Hyper Ball x 1, Max Potions x 2, Pokeplayer(Drilbur), Park Pass
Area Effects: 20 Encounters Remaining |
Pokemon Encountered:
Pokemon Captured:
CC since last encounter: 0,000 | 0,000

Pokemon Stats:
Modest | Genderless | Cryogonal @ Levitate w/ EMs: Substitute, Toxic, Protect, Blizzard, Hidden Power[Electric] | 100%

Adamant | Male | Nidoking @ ??? w/ EMs: Ice Beam, Sludge Bomb, Thunderbolt, Earthquake, Substitute, Surf, Thunder Punch, Ice Punch, Fire Punch, Hone Claws, Outrage | 100%

@AmericanTreeFrog; xd oops Sheer Force! And okay boss!

I approached the special gates to Engima Ruins. This place seemed exciting and I read the brochure of this place in the Park office. I hope I can use everything that Ivy had taught me, and proceed well here. I was a little nervous on my new Ranger, apparently his names is Gaius Tyrannius. I’ve heard some rumors about this fellow, however I am sure he is welcoming.

I walked a short distance into the Engima ruins and noticed my Ranger stood their waiting for me. I tiptoed a little close to my Ranger. I stood still in front of him and took a deep breath. A nervous breath, I might add.

“Sorry, I am a little late,” I said, and apologised. “My name is Chris, but you already know that. Let’s get started!” I gave thumbs up to my Ranger and awaited his lead. This Park Run will be fun!

@Fossil FusionYeah, those camera’s really pay for themselves.
Ranger: Gaius Tyrannius
Trainer: Chris
Area: Enigma Ruins
NBP #2
/--\

“Sorry, I am late,” Chris said, coming up to me and apologizing. “My name is Chris, but you already know that. Let’s get started!” he finished, giving my a thumbs up.

“No need to apologize. You’re on time, I just like to get here early. Nice catch with that Larvesta, really good effort.” I was referring to his previous run. I tended to check the reports of the other rangers to keep informed, and that battle had impressed me. “This should be a fun outing, let’s hope you run into some good stuff.”

I unlocked the gates and led us inside. The Enigma Ruins were just that, ruins. They were called Enigma because the creators had made it so the ruins weaved illusions for people entering. Sometimes one would be able to catch a glimpse of the real ruins, but for the most past they remained a mystery.

We walked past the opening archway and the ruins shimmered before fading away. The stone was replaced by trees and grass, with a large lake to our right. The ruins were mimicking the Great Lakes, an area known for its Water types.

I pointed at the lake and indicated we should explore that area first. I moved towards the lake and immediately spotted a small fish swimming on the clear waters. It was a Tympole, a Pokemon that would eventually evolve into the Water and Ground Pokemon called Seismitoad.

“You want one?” I asked Chris?

//--\\

Trainer Info

Name: Chris
Location: Enigma Ruins
Trainer Items: Park balls x 3, Superball x 2, Hyper Ball x 1, Max Potions x 2, Pokeplayer(Drilbur), Park Pass
Area Effects: 19 Encounters Remaining |
Pokemon Encountered: ??? Tympole ???
Pokemon Captured:
CC since last encounter: 0,786 | 0,900

Pokemon Stats:
Modest | Genderless | Cryogonal @ Levitate w/ EMs: Substitute, Toxic, Protect, Blizzard, Hidden Power[Electric] | 100%

Adamant | Male | Nidoking @ Sheer Force w/ EMs: Ice Beam, Sludge Bomb, Thunderbolt, Earthquake, Substitute, Surf, Thunder Punch, Ice Punch, Fire Punch, Hone Claws, Outrage | 100%

@AmericanTreeFrog;

As I said sorry, my Ranger shortly replied.

“No need to apologize. You’re on time; I just like to get here early. Nice catch with that Larvesta, really good effort.” I was quite surprised he knew so much about my Larvesta that took a lot of effort, and work to capture. I am so pleased Gaius was impressed. (That means that capture made me look good.)

“Why thank you!” I said. “It was a lot of effort, and my Pokemon did extremely well!”

“This should be a fun outing, let’s hope you run into some good stuff.” I was hoping the same too, I could really do a with a Chingling or a Croagunk! However, we will see! Gaius unlocked the gates and led us inside. The Enigma ruins seemed scary and a field of unknown to me. I followed my Ranger slowly through an opening archway. Then we stumbled some trees and grass with a large lake. It seemed like an illusion of some sorts but it was so real.

“Wow, this is a weird place,” I said, and breathed. “I hope I can muster this area for decent captures.” Gaius then pointed at the lake. He moved over in the direction of the lake, and I followed. Suddenly, a small, light-blue fish creature was casually swimming on the clear waters.

“You want one?” Gaius said to me. It was a Tympole, a small Ground/Water Pokemon. I’ve never really found them interesting to me, since I was more of a Poison/Psychic Pokemon person.

“I would like to pass please,” I said, and hoped to move on. “It looks peaceful as it is. If I must, I shall use a Pokedoll please.”

$28250 – 500 = 27750

@Fossil Fusion
Ranger: Gaius Tyrannius
Trainer: Chris
Area: Enigma Ruins
NBP #3
/--\

“I would like to pass please,” Chris replied without much though. “It looks peaceful as it it. If I must, I shall use a Pokedoll.”

As if on cue, the Tympole gave us one last look before it dived back underwater. It didn’t hold much interest for us either, that was a good thing since Chris didn’t want to catch it. I shrugged at Chris and continued forward. I expected the area to change once the Tympole was gone, but when it stayed I knew that another Pokemon had to be afoot. I started to scan the water once more, but when I didn’t find anything I turned to shore.

Sure enough I spotted a Pokemon digging in the sand. It’s bright orange-red shell and large pincers told me that it was a Corphish, a Water type Pokemon that would evolve into a Water and Dark type called Crawdaunt.

I pointed the Pokemon out to Chris. “Do you fancy a Corphish?”

//--\\

Trainer Info

Name: Chris
Location: Enigma Ruins
Trainer Items: Park balls x 3, Superball x 2, Hyper Ball x 1, Max Potions x 2, Pokeplayer(Drilbur), Park Pass
Area Effects: 18 Encounters Remaining |
Pokemon Encountered: ??? Tympole ??? | ??? Corphish ???
Pokemon Captured:
CC since last encounter: 0,000 | 9,000

Pokemon Stats:
Modest | Genderless | Cryogonal @ Levitate w/ EMs: Substitute, Toxic, Protect, Blizzard, Hidden Power[Electric] | 100%

Adamant | Male | Nidoking @ Sheer Force w/ EMs: Ice Beam, Sludge Bomb, Thunderbolt, Earthquake, Substitute, Surf, Thunder Punch, Ice Punch, Fire Punch, Hone Claws, Outrage | 100%

@AmericanTreeFrog;


As I asked to move on. The Tympole gave me and Gaius one look and dived back underwater. That Tympole was a cute Pokemon, however I would much rather capture something else this time. Gaius shrugged at me and continued forward. I shortly followed him, wondering what else was in stall for me.

“It sure is nice in these strange ruins,” I said to myself. “I wonder what amazing creature I will encounter soon!” I was quite content with my Enigma Ruins visit. I noticed Gaius scanning the area of water again. I thought to myself that there were no other creatures in the water… Well creatures that wanted to come out and play.

I watched carefully as my ranger scanned the shore… There was a shelled creature digging in the sand. It looked like a Corphish. They were cool Pokemon; it reminds me of Team Aqua! Gaius pointed to the Corphish.

“Do you fancy a Corphish?” He said.

“I would like to pass please,” I replied. “I know I should probably capture something soon, however I would like to save my Pokemon’s energy for something later.” I then readied my money for a Pokedoll in case we could not easily escape!

$40750 – 500 = 40250

@Fossil Fusion
Ranger: Gaius Tyrannius
Trainer: Chris
Area: Enigma Ruins
NBP #4
/--\

“I would like to pass please,” Chris replied with a moment of thought concerning the Corphish. “I know I should probably capture something soon. However, I would like to save my Pokemon’s energy for something later.” He grabbed some money from his wallet to show me that he was ready to pay for a Pokedoll to escape the Water Pokemon.

I was about to reply that we could probably leave without attracting attention to us when the Corphish suddenly looked up at us. He snapped his pincers aggressively and scuttled towards us. It was prepared to defend its territory against the intruders. I felt the weight of Chris’s cash in my palm and passed over a Tynamo Pokedoll in trade.

Chris took the doll and dropped it in the path of the Corphish. The Corphish skidded to a halt and snagged the doll with a claw. It tore the doll in half and walked away with a piece in each claw. I shrugged at Chris and turned from the path, heading deeper into the lake region.

This time the environment changed to that of a heavily wooded one. This was the part of the park aptly named the woods. Mostly Bug, Normal, Flying, and Grass types were around here. None of those really interested me so I had never been here as a trainer, but I knew a few people who had been here before.

Our next encounter popped out from behind a tree and looked us over intently. Its large ears and pink skin told me that it was a Whismur, a Pokemon that would eventually evolve into Exploud. It was a fairly weak Normal type, but that didn’t mean Chris didn’t want it.

//--\\

Trainer Info

Name: Chris
Location: Enigma Ruins
Trainer Items: Park balls x 3, Superball x 2, Hyper Ball x 1, Max Potions x 2, Pokeplayer(Drilbur), Park Pass
Area Effects: 17 Encounters Remaining |
Pokemon Encountered: ??? Tympole ??? | ??? Corphish ??? | ??? Whismur ???
Pokemon Captured:
CC since last encounter: 0,000 | 4,000

Pokemon Stats:
Modest | Genderless | Cryogonal @ Levitate w/ EMs: Substitute, Toxic, Protect, Blizzard, Hidden Power[Electric] | 100%

Adamant | Male | Nidoking @ Sheer Force w/ EMs: Ice Beam, Sludge Bomb, Thunderbolt, Earthquake, Substitute, Surf, Thunder Punch, Ice Punch, Fire Punch, Hone Claws, Outrage | 100%

@AmericanTreeFrog;


My Ranger Gaius passed me a Tynamo Pokedoll, which my money exchanged for. Corphish seemed to clang its pincers rapidly, just to protect its territory. I quickly threw the doll down and it swiped it away. I suddenly watched the red crab slice the Pokedoll in half with its claws. I shrugged my shoulders and turned to the path. We were heading deeper into the lake region.

“I am sorry, Gaius,” I said to my ranger. “These are not what I am looking for!” Suddenly, he led me to a heavily wooded environment. This place seemed to be where Bug or Grass Pokemon were hiding.

Suddenly, from behind the tree was a large creature with pink skin. A Whismur, Gaius did not say anything, but I think he knew… that I knew what it was.

“I would like to pass,” I said. “If I cannot escape I might have to buy another doll!” 40250 – 500 = 39750

@Fossil Fusion - You rolled a fifty.
Ranger: Gaius Tyrannius
Trainer: Chris
Area: Enigma Ruins
NBP #5
/--\

Chris saw the Whismur and responded. “I would like to pass,” he started, “if I cannot escape I might have to buy another doll.”

“I understand,” I responded. Avoiding the Whismur wasn’t really a surprise, I would have been surprised if he had decided to catch the Pokemon. Whismur was a Pokemon somebody caught only because they wanted the Pokemon specifically, it was a desperation capture, or because they were collecting all the Normal types.

I looked at the Whismur and stepped around it, leading Chris away from it. To both our dismay, the Whismur decided to stick around and started to follow us. Myself and Chris exchanged looks before he handed over some money, and I gave a Pokedoll to the Whismur. The Whismur bounced excitedly at the toy before grabbing it and rushing away into the undergrowth.

Soon as the Whismur was gone from sight the woods faded away to be replaced by a rocky valley filled with caves and large boulders. I spotted a small pink and purple Pokemon I had never before seen in person. It was a Munna, a Psychic Pokemon that a few trainer had. I didn’t know if Chris had one, but I knew he was a Psychic collector.

“You have a Munna?”

//--\\

Trainer Info

Name: Chris
Location: Enigma Ruins
Trainer Items: Park balls x 3, Superball x 2, Hyper Ball x 1, Max Potions x 2, Pokeplayer(Drilbur), Park Pass
Area Effects: 16 Encounters Remaining |
Pokemon Encountered: ??? Tympole ??? | ??? Corphish ??? | ??? Whismur ??? | ??? Munna ???
Pokemon Captured:
CC since last encounter: 0,000 | 9,000

Pokemon Stats:
Modest | Genderless | Cryogonal @ Levitate w/ EMs: Substitute, Toxic, Protect, Blizzard, Hidden Power[Electric] | 100%

Adamant | Male | Nidoking @ Sheer Force w/ EMs: Ice Beam, Sludge Bomb, Thunderbolt, Earthquake, Substitute, Surf, Thunder Punch, Ice Punch, Fire Punch, Hone Claws, Outrage | 100%

@AmericanTreeFrog;


As we walked away from Whismur it started to follow us. I looked at Gaius and handed over $500 in money for the doll’s entrance. I watched as my Ranger gave it the Pokedoll. It seemed very excited and rushed away into the bushes.

“That was cute to see,” I said to myself. I followed Gaius. The wood faded away and was replaced with a rocky valley filled with caves and large boulders. Suddenly a Munna appeared. It was quite typical…

“You have a Munna?” Gaius asked. I was kind of annoyed at this encounter, I breathed slowly and responded.

“TYPICAL,” I shouted. “I recently got traded a Munna, therefore we should get moving. If all else fails, I will buy another doll!”

39750 – 500 = 39250 if I have to!

@Fossil Fusion - Had to pay once more, I’m afraid.
Ranger: Gaius Tyrannius
Trainer: Chris
Area: Enigma Ruins
NBP #6
/--\

“Typical!” Chris shouted energetically. “I recently got traded a Munna, therefore we should get moving. If all else fails, I will buy another doll.”

I winced at his words, now that really sucked. It reminded of a song called ironic, and this encounter would have fit in there perfectly. I hoped it hadn’t traded anything really good for it, because that would have just made it that much more bittersweet.

“Let’s hope the Munna feels sympathy.” I turned towards one of the paths and started along it. I heard a sound and glanced back to see the Munna trailing us. I exchanged an exasperated glance with Chris as he handed over some more money to me, and I threw a Pokedoll at the Munna.

As the Munna altered course to go after the toy, I continued to lead us down the path. A few seconds later the scene shifted ever so slightly. We were still in a rocky and cavernous place, but now we were on the flank of a large volcano, a place known for its Ground, Rock, and Fire type Pokemon. I hoped Chris was looking for one of those types.

Because we were still on a path I decided that we would continue to follow it. As we followed the twisting trail I spotted a new Pokemon. It was a small orange puppy with black stripes running horizontally. It was Growlithe, a Fire Pokemon that would evolve into Arcanine, a powerful Pokemon.

“You want to own a dog?”

//--\\

Trainer Info

Name: Chris
Location: Enigma Ruins
Trainer Items: Park balls x 3, Superball x 2, Hyper Ball x 1, Max Potions x 2, Pokeplayer(Drilbur), Park Pass
Area Effects: 15 Encounters Remaining |
Pokemon Encountered: ??? Tympole ??? | ??? Corphish ??? | ??? Whismur ??? | ??? Munna ??? | ??? Growlithe ??? |
Pokemon Captured:
CC since last encounter: 0,000 | 9,000

Pokemon Stats:
Modest | Genderless | Cryogonal @ Levitate w/ EMs: Substitute, Toxic, Protect, Blizzard, Hidden Power[Electric] | 100%

Adamant | Male | Nidoking @ Sheer Force w/ EMs: Ice Beam, Sludge Bomb, Thunderbolt, Earthquake, Substitute, Surf, Thunder Punch, Ice Punch, Fire Punch, Hone Claws, Outrage | 100%

@AmericanTreeFrog;


As I said I got Munna via trade, Gaius winced at my words. It seemed he felt sorry for me. Bless him, he had a soft soul. Or so it seemed.

“Let’s hope the Munna feels sympathy,” Gaius turned to me. I followed slowly behind him to walk across a path. Suddenly, I heard a sound, and Munna was trailing us. Gaius took my money and tossed a Pokedoll at the Pokemon. Luckily the Munna took the bait and altered course after the doll. I followed Gaius down a new path and it suddenly had a scorched atmosphere. It was a volcano, it reminded of being at Mt.Deckbi.

“This seems familiar,” I said. A Growlithe trotted towards us.

“You want to own a dog?” Gaius said.

“I replied, I shall pass,” I said. “My Arcanine is strong on its own.” I readied my money just in case. 39250 – 500 = 38750

@Fossil Fusion
Ranger: Gaius Tyrannius
Trainer: Chris
Area: Enigma Ruins
NBP #7
/--\

“I shall pass,” Chris said without hesitation. “My Arcanine is strong on its own.”

I agreed with his reasoning. I never caught a Pokemon I already had unless it was really good and could be used in a double situation like a Dragonite could. Or if it was a Pokemon that many people wanted and were willing to trade for it. While Arcanine was a really good Pokemon it just wasn’t good enough that many people wanted it.

The Growlithe sniffed about us then proceeded along the trail heading down. I nodded in approval at the back of the Growlithe, the Pokemon was saving Chris money by choosing to move along and not sticking around.

I led us up the trail some more and about forty seconds later the Ruins switched again. This area was the exact opposite of the once we were just in. Instead of a hot environment we were in a wet one, the Great Lakes. Before us was a small pond, and it was an orange Pokemon swimming lazily about. One of the most common Pokemon in the game, Magikarp. I sighed and pointed it out towards Chris.

//--\\

Trainer Info

Name: Chris
Location: Enigma Ruins
Trainer Items: Park balls x 3, Superball x 2, Hyper Ball x 1, Max Potions x 2, Pokeplayer(Drilbur), Park Pass
Area Effects: 14 Encounters Remaining |
Pokemon Encountered: ??? Tympole ??? | ??? Corphish ??? | ??? Whismur ??? | ??? Munna ??? | ??? Growlithe ??? | ??? Magikarp ???
Pokemon Captured:
CC since last encounter: 0,000 | 4,000

Pokemon Stats:
Modest | Genderless | Cryogonal @ Levitate w/ EMs: Substitute, Toxic, Protect, Blizzard, Hidden Power[Electric] | 100%

Adamant | Male | Nidoking @ Sheer Force w/ EMs: Ice Beam, Sludge Bomb, Thunderbolt, Earthquake, Substitute, Surf, Thunder Punch, Ice Punch, Fire Punch, Hone Claws, Outrage | 100%

'Americantreefrog;

After I decided to skip Growlithe. Gaius slowly took me away. However, Growlithe just sniffed about us and headed off down another trail. Gaius nodded, and I followed behind him. It saved me money for buying a Pokedoll, which is good. I followed Gaius, where he took me up a trail. Suddenly the scenary changed again. The ruins had turned to the exact opposite from the fiery volcanic to a great lake.

"Wow, what change," I said baffled. I noticed a small pond and wimpy looking karp flopping around in it. Gaius pointed and sighed at the Magikarp.

"Let's escape from this," I said. "If I have to pay, I will but let's try to run first!

45750 - 500 = 45250 if I have to!

@Fossil Fusion
Ranger: Gaius Tyrannius
Trainer: Chris
Area: Enigma Ruins
NBP #8
/--\

“Let’s escape from this,” Chris said without preamble. “If I have to pay, I will, but let’s try to run first.”

I opened my mouth to reply, but was soon spluttering at Magikarp started to splash water at the both of us. Soon as I wiped the water from my face the Pokemon started to splash some more at the both of us. Chris gave me some more money and I tossed a Tympole Pokedoll at the Magikarp.

The Magikarp snagged the doll and dived underwater. Thankful to be away from the pesky Pokemon I led us away from the area. I decided to head for a plot of trees, but before we could get there the scene changed once more. We were in a now heavily forested area.

I heard a chirping sound and looked up to see a bird Pokemon in a nest in a tree nearby. It’s brown feathers and duck-like appearance told me that it was a Farfetch’d. I didn’t know much about this Pokemon, so I couldn’t say whether or not it would be a good catch.

There is a Farfetch’d up in that tree if you want to battle it.”

//--\\

Trainer Info

Name: Chris
Location: Enigma Ruins
Trainer Items: Park balls x 3, Superball x 2, Hyper Ball x 1, Max Potions x 2, Pokeplayer(Drilbur), Park Pass
Area Effects: 13 Encounters Remaining |
Pokemon Encountered: ??? Tympole ??? | ??? Corphish ??? | ??? Whismur ??? | ??? Munna ??? | ??? Growlithe ??? | ??? Magikarp ??? | ??? Farfetch’d ???
Pokemon Captured:
CC since last encounter: 0,000 | 4,000

Pokemon Stats:
Modest | Genderless | Cryogonal @ Levitate w/ EMs: Substitute, Toxic, Protect, Blizzard, Hidden Power[Electric] | 100%

Adamant | Male | Nidoking @ Sheer Force w/ EMs: Ice Beam, Sludge Bomb, Thunderbolt, Earthquake, Substitute, Surf, Thunder Punch, Ice Punch, Fire Punch, Hone Claws, Outrage | 100%