She catches a scent. A momentary pause to commit it to memory then a low growl indicates the hunt is on. With a powerful push of her hind legs, the Houndom launches forward, the amle at her flanks. Toni is quick to follow, nimbly racing after the canines.

Naturally, they pull ahead. Shoal Cave isn’t made for a bike or mod of transportation that will let Toni keep up. Regardless of where their trainer is, the pokemon know what to do, what she wants.

It’s not a beast they find, but it’s a pokemon nonetheless. The small Cubchoo is alone with no guardian to be found. It’s easy prey, not the battle the Houndoom would like but Toni would be pleased with a bear.

When the Huntress arrives, the Cubchoo has already fainted. A small, still body on the cavern floor. Charred white fur and a streak of ash across the stone is the only indication that there was any sort of battle. Alpha delivers the Cubchoo to Toni in the gentle grip of her maw, “Good girl,” Toni praises, letting a gloved hand glide over the Houndoom’s head, giving a bit of extra attention between the horns.

An empty pokeball is dropped from her free hand, aiming to capture the Cubchoo and claim it as hers.

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Capture attempt