As their scenic ride continued, dappled shadows eventually gave way to brilliant rays of sunlight. In front of Barnaby, light filtered down into an idyllic glade; lush grasses swayed on an easy breeze, a small stream babbled quietly, and all around signs of Pokémon life peeked through the vegetation. Animal trails, barely visible, weaved throughout the open space.

Barnaby encouraged Soleil forward, down one of the wider trails. They walked at a leisurely pace, slow enough to take in the beauty of this remote place. It was a peace that settled Barnaby's mind, easing away the stresses of his hectic life. He so enjoyed times like these, spent with a beloved Pokémon.

Unfortunately, this serenity did not last. From the far end of the meadow rang out a disgruntled bellow - sounding somewhere between boar and bear. Immediately, Barnaby scanned the area and was soon locked onto the large, violet figure of the one responsible for the noise: a NIDOKING.

Ah. This was his kingdom to enjoy in peace, it seemed. Barnaby was an interloper, then, disturbing him in his domain.

The NIDOKING gestured aggressively, stamping a clawed foot as if to charge. Soleil snorted worriedly in response, but held his ground, an unwavering wall in the face of danger. Giving a reassuring pat to his steed's shoulder, Barnaby then reached into his pocket and released another of his most trusted Pokémon. Evangeline, the STARMIE, flashed into existence just ahead of them.

"Make sure it doesn't get any closer. Use Thunder Wave to stun it and then Psychic when you see an opening. Be careful."

[poison/bug/grass] 1/3
catching NIDOKING

gracidea #3

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