11 Triangular Zone

Walking down the street, Roy can see more kids with pokemon than a few days ago due to it being summer break. Seeing that most people have the same few pokemon like Rattata and Zigzagoon with yellow qualifications he soon loses interest.

Since the road is built for pokemon and few people have rideable pokemon, almost everyone is on the sidewalk. Roy has to constantly shuffle passed people which slows him down.

After walking for a few minutes, he can finally see the wall of earth and stones surrounding the whole town in front of him. In order to keep most wild pokemon out, every town has been completely surrounded.

To leave, you have to exit one of the four gates leading towards the North, East, South, or West and choose where to go from there.

Rotor town is located in the far south of the Triangle district, between Omega City to the East and Gamma City to the West. Going south leads to the Umbra forest and the Ragnar mountain range.

Due to their location near the forest and mountain habitat, Gamma and Omega Cities became known for breeders and researchers. The grass, bug, and rock pokemon aren't the most violent and the location prevents the district from being overwhelmed from the back.

Alpha City is the home for the Pokemon Hunters, Rangers, and Explorers. North of the city leads towards a vast plain filled with rivers that lead towards deep valleys and canyons.

When the ground shook, it creaked many cracks in the earth and new terrain features.

The danger in that direction is magnified exponentially, you never know which crack in a cliff wall is actually a rift to a Secret Realm.

Getting closer towards the west gate, the population begins to thin and the buildings disappear. For safety reasons, no one can live near the wall to make room in case fighting breaks out.

Arriving at the gate, he can see an older looking man with gray hair standing guard. At his side is a round Graveler with light yellow qualifications and Advanced Peak strength.

Seeing this he can't help but have respect in his eyes. The older generation risked their lives to steal eggs from wild pokemon, making their initial pokemon generally have poor qualifications. Even so, without them, civilization would have failed.

"Young man, are you leaving town?" The old man looks Roy up and down. "You don't look like the one who was just admitted to Gamma collage."

"I'm going out to gain experience. I feel training in the safety of the town will make me complacent." Thinking about how to answer for a moment, he tries to hide his identity in vague terms.

"Haaa, you young people are brave." Shaking his head he turns to look out the gate. "I've seen off many people, some for the last time. Be careful out there."

Roy nods heavily at the man's words, his parents were one of those who never returned. Taking a deep breath he walks through the gate of the city and sees tall grass as far as the eye can see.

A single trail heading West has been cut through the wild grass, winding as it avoids tall trees and gentle slopes.

To the South, he can see the outline of the Ragnar Mountain range on the horizon.

Only taking a few steps he can already feel the lack of security brought by his fellow man and safe walls. Moving along the path stomped in the dirt by many travels before him, he can feel the excitement building up inside him.

"Are you excited Ditto? This is our first adventure." Taking off his sunglasses they transform into Ditto in his hands.

"Ditto!" Ditto twists his body around and looks at all the new sights.

"Ditto you have to protect me, transform into that strong Gravler from earlier if danger comes." Glancing down he looks at Ditto in his arms.

With Ditto's transformations, he can have great combat power instantly, but Ditto is a glass cannon and will tire out or faint if he does too much beyond his strength.

Even so, it's a great hole card in case he gets in trouble.

"Ditto Ditto" Ditto nods its head and jumps from Roys's arms. In the air, it glows pink before turning into a Nidoran.

Its ears begin to twitch and listen for anything around them.

After walking for a few dozen minutes and getting a distance from the wall, they turn southwest and leave the established trail. The grass begins taller, almost reaching up to his knees.

If Ditto didn't stomp the grass down in front of him he wouldn't be able to see it.

Every step forward leaves a loud crunch and announces their position to anyone around them. Moving forward, he can see more and more trees as they get farther from the trail.

Ditto's ears twitch fiercely and he looks towards one side. Out of the grass runs a little purple mouse who sees a Nidoran and Roy.

Roy shifts his gaze and sees a Rattata with red qualifications and Late Junior strength. "Ditto use confusion to lock it in place!"

Immediately, Ditto's eyes glow blue. A blue film envelopes Rattata and lifts it slightly into the air.

"Squeeek!" Rattata yells as he floats helplessly in the air.

Seeing this, Roy throws two pokeballs and releases Riolu and Ralts. The moment they appear, five more Rattata appear around them.

"Riolu use Bulk up and use Quick Attack on the Rattata, Ditto Transform into Riolu and use Vacuum wave, Ralts you use Calm Mind and Confusion to protect me by preventing any from getting close!" Catching the two pokeballs that bounce back, his orders fly out like bullets.

Seeing the situation, Riolu brings his arms to his side and clenches his paws. A red aura surrounds his body and his small muscles begin to bulge. "Rio!"

Ralts stands next to Roy and looks at the six Rattata cautiously as a blue glow surrounds her body.

Ditto's body transforms into Riolu and places its paws in front of its chest. The air begins twisting around its palms and forms into a spinning ball.

Riolu rushes forward at the same time as the other Six Rattata, his goal is the Rattata closest to him.

Both Riolu and Rattata leave a white trail behind them as they all charge towards each other with Quick Attack.

Roy looks at the speed of their attacks and knows the Rattata will arrive at Riolu first. "Riolu use Bullet Punch!"

Like a reflex, silver energy envelops his paws and gives it a metallic sheen. He feels as though the world has slowed down as he punches out with a furry. 

A storm of fists bombard the leading three Rattata and knock them to the ground.

A Rattata comes from the side to hit Riolu, but before it can get close a twisting ball of air slams into the Rattata.

The Rattata shoots outward while twisting through the air, but another Rattata arrives on the other side and hits Riolu.

Riolu stumbles backward and the last two Rattata press the attack. Opening their mouth reveals their devastating front teeth, jumping towards Riolu who hasn't regained his footing they go in for the kill.

Roy thrusts out his finger at the two Rattata in the air. "Ralts use confusion!"

Ralts's entire body glows dark blue from using Calm Mind up to this point. Lifting her arms, the blue aura is sucked into her body. Suddenly, a psychic wave erupts in front of her and locks the two Rattata in the air.

Psychic waves begin bombarding their mind and interfering with their thinking.

"Now Riolu, Ditto Attack!"

Riolu and Ditto rush forward side by side, the two punch the two Rattata in the air before knocking down the other Rattata struggling to get up.

Seeing that all six Rattata have been knocked out, he walks up to Riolu. "Are you ok? I saw you get hit?"

"Rio rio." Riolu nods his head while patting his side.

Roy looks at the bruise on the side of his waist and steels his heart. "This is the path to becoming strong." Taking a deep breath he turns towards Ditto and Ralts. "You guys did good, it was mainly my fault for making Riolu try and fight 6v1. I should have had Ditto rush up and fight side by side."

"Riolu will be the main attacker with Ditto for support. Ralts, your main job is protecting me and attacking when we have the chance."

"Rio" Ditto nods his head while Riolu thinks about his first battle.

[I'll protect you!] Ralts's voice sounds in his head and she begins looking around curiously as this is the first time she's left the house and Secret Realm.

Taking out a sitrus berry he gives it to Riolu and continues walking forward surrounded by his pokemon.

In the sky, he begins seeing a few bird pokemon like Pidove and Pidgey. Getting closer to a tree that appears to be over thirty feet tall, he can see three Zigzagoons with red qualifications laying underneath it. Living amongst the branches are Ledyba munching on the leaves, completely ignoring the world around them.

Seeing that all of them have junior strength he decides to attack. "Riolu, Ditto use Vacuum wave to attack the Zigzagoons."

Riolu and Ditto nod their heads. Ditto begins gathering energy in front of its chest again while Riolu punches out with one of its paws.

Riolu shoots out a twisting wave of air that cuts across the grass and slams into a Zigzagoon. The Zigzagoon flies back and hits the tree, causing all the Ladyba to fly into the air and scatter.

Riolu punches out with its other arm and sends another wave of energy.

"Zig!!" The other two have awakened from their sleep and easily jump to the side to dodge Riolu's attack.

Ditto's attack is finally launched but its target is the Zigzagoon struggling to get up after hitting the tree.

Another wave of energy hits it in the face and completely whips out its last struggle.

"Zig Zag goooon!" The two Zigzagoons rush towards the two Riolu with hatred in their eyes.

"Another Vacuum Wave, don't let them get close!" Roy's voice falls, Riolu punches forward and sends out another wave of air.

The white ball twists through the air, but this time Zigzagoon strafes to the side and dodges. Seeing that the opponents are attacking remotely, they begin running in a zig-zag pattern. Both Ditto and Riolu miss their attacks and the Zigzagoons have closed the distance.

"Riolu, Ditto go up and fight them!"

Riolu runs forward with Ditto at his side. Punching out, it slams its paw it Zigzagoons face and brakes its Momentum. Strafing to the side it releases a fierce kick that lifts it into the air. Punching out, it releases a close-range Vacuum Wave that blows the Zigzagoon away.

"Ziig!" Slamming into the ground it rolls a few times and fails to get back up.

The other Zigzagoon tries to attack Ditto, but Ditto is cruder than Riolu. A rain of Bullet punches washes over Zigzagoons body until its conscience flows away.

"Riooo!" Riolu lifts his head into the air and screams, excited that he won this fight easier than last time. 

Seeing this, a smile forms on Roy's face. As a fighting pokemon with no close-up fighting attacks, Riolu has it tough, but at the same time, his basics are improving.

Ditto knows the move it has practiced the most in Riolu's form is bullet punch so it used it well.

"Let's go, we are still too close to the town." Taking a step forward he continues moving with his Pokemon.

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