Everything was so tranquil. Rhaenyra enjoying her time by herself. Yet just when she was about to fall into a light slumber, a loud angry hiss pierced through the silence and rattled her ear drums.

The silvery grey haired woman sat up instantly, brow rose in slight panic while her gaze shifted left and right in search for the intruder. Another loud hiss was casted in her direction, farcing the woman to spot the purple furred feline. She frowned, gaze flickering around her to see if she can find something to scare it off. Lucky enough, a rock wasn’t too far away.

Plucking the rock off the ground, Rhaenyra launched the rock int he felines general direction. “Get out of here,” she growled bitterly back, watching as her aim was off and hit the ground several feet infant of it it. However, it seemed to work. The wild purrloin hissed, turning to flee the scene. The woman let out another sigh. Well… she’s awake now.

Everything in the game felt o real. If it wasn’t for the users interface in the corners of her peripherals, Rhaenura could easily see herself getting reality and virtual reality mixed up. Being a long time pokemon lover, this would be her preferred environment and world. Life seemed so much easier here.

Pale golden orbs flickered down to the orange furred fire fox strolling by her side, the sensation of the whole ‘mans best friend’ filled her with a sense of fulfillment. A hint of a smile tugged the edges of her lips, reaching down to pluck the fennekin off the ground. She squeaked from the suddenly grab, but quickly snuggled against the trainer chest in acception of the affection. The silvery haired woman gingerly petted the fox, her fire so soft and warm compared to her touch. Izumi let out an affectionate whine, pressing into her touch.

The woman was so lost in the sensation of her fennekins fur and Izumi was so lost in the suddenly affection, neither of them noticed someone was watching them. That was, until it let out a sound screech to get their attention. It scared the crap of the Rhaenyra, almost dropping the fox as she froze. Her gaze shifted to the source of the sound, spotting the purple bat flapping angrily at them. “Oh… right…” Placing the fennekin on the ground, it was time to battle.

The fire fox snarled at the bat, lips lifted to bare her teeth at the foe. “Let get it Izumi,” the woman mumbled, expression flat and emotionless yet determination in her eyes, “Use Ember!” The canine took in a deep breath, the thick taste of sulfur was quick to tickle her throat. And when ready, her muzzle parted to let loose several balls of embers at the noibat. Rhaenyra held her breath, hoping the attack knocks it out cold. A noibat is a good pokemon to have for beginners.

The multiple balls of hot lava hit their foe without fail, the noibat screaming in pain as soon as the embers hit its little body. The embers singed into the poor little bats tiny wings, forcing the noibat to land on the ground before them to attempt to recover. Perfect. That’s what they needed. Rhaenyra mouth opened, ready to call out another attack. But the noibat was a fighter, refusing to go down without a fight.

The injured bat flapped his wings hard, kicking up dirt to keep them at bay. Izumi was forced to keep back, eyes closed and head turned to avoid getting dirt in her eye. And just as she did that, the large circular ears on the top of its head began to vibrate. Air being pushed and pulled so dramatically, it send supersonic shock waves towards the fennekin. Izumi let out a loud whine, her sensitive ears picked up the nose. Even Rhaenyra covered her hears, flinching herself at the suddenly mind numbing pain that pulsed through her body.

By the time the sonic wave was done, it gave the noibat plenty of time to recover and return flight. The wold hybrid turned to her fennekin, watching as the canine stumbled over her own feet for a moment before regaining her balance. She growled at the noibat, wincing at the pain that throbbed throughout her entire body. “Take it easy,” the player mumbled, eyeing the noibat, “Just keep up the fire.” Izumi nodded, sending another round of flames at the pesky bat.

Returning to the tall grass was a bitter sweat moment for both the woman and the fox. Pale golden orbs flickered over the fields of wild grass for miles on end, watching as it swayed in the cool breeze the rushed over the lan. After the noibat destroyed her poor little fennekin, Rhaenyra’s love to just jump in the grass and see what she can catch all willy nilly has diminished.

This was the side of pokemon games she never really thought about. You know, the part of creatures getting hurt and fainting because you wanted them to fight. And now being in a game where you can see and almost feel their pain, it has changed her perspective. At least, for this game.

The wolf eared woman kept her eyes peeled, looking for any signs of moment in the tall grass. Izumi, now fully restored in health after their emergency stop at the nearest shrine, kept close. Her nose lifted into the air, nostrils flared to scent out the area. Although the fennekin seemed unfazed by what had happened to her earlier today, Rhaenyra wasn’t. Any movement, the woman nearly jumped out of her skin.

A screech from behind her scared the woman have to death, heart race as she whipped herself to face what it was. Surprisingly enough, it was the wild noibat from before. She could tell by the burn marks all over, not healed fully. Its flight pattern was strange, spotting the holes in its wings. Izumi emitted a vicious snarl, baring her teeth at the pokemon. A brow rose, did this noibat back really come back to fight?

“Alright Izumi,” Rhaenyra mumbled, arms crossed over her chest, “Let’s take it down once in for all.” The fennekin’s bushy tail wagged in excitement, taking on a defense position. “Ember!” The fire fox took in a deep breath, the taste of sulfur licked her throat as her muzzle parted. Much like before, multiple balls of fire erupted from her and aimed for the pesky noibat. Will they win this time?