IdolQuest - Pokemon Contest RP [Roleplay Thread]

Leila nodded and giggled as Toren slowly approached the Ice type Pokémon, her fairy charm drawing in the poison and grass type. "Ros- Roserade!" he said confidently. As Leila turned to face Shiro she saw him already heading behind the tree to change so she turned her head quickly with a blush, not wanting to invade on his privacy. "maybe we should train too Toren."

 

Io grinned and capped her hands at Amphirite's performance. "That was beautiful like always! I think I'll be using Anemone though. I have a plan." Having said so the blonde recalled both Pokémon and headed to The Pokémon Centre she was staying in. She was directed to the dining hall and sat next to two other trainers, which she vaguely recognized as two of the coordinators from the previous contest.

Once she settled down she called out Amphirite, who deserved a treat after all her hard work. The Primarina hummed as Io gave her some of her own meal, which was a simple bowl of salad, a plate of fried fish (whcih Amphirite adored) and some rice.

 

@ShinigamiMiroku

Once Maya had finished her food, she asked "So what do we do for entertainment? I did remember to pack my guitar so my team could enjoy some campfire tales if we had to camp..."

 

@WavePearl

"Believe it or not, I actually have no musical talent whatsoever, so I usually spend any free time I do have - and I usually have more of it nowadays - reading. However, I'd love to hear you play," John replied as he began to stack the used plates, bowls, and silverware.

 

@ShinigamiMiroku

Maya retrieved a familiar guitar case, taking the familiar yellow-brown instrument from inside. Lita sparked with excitement as Maya carefully brought the beautiful instrument into tune--what kind of a song would she sing tonight?

The well loved acoustic guitar had come with Maya on many journeys, serving as a source of entertainment around the campfire, and enthralling audiences onstage. Granted, Maya was not as good a storyteller as those that told professionally, like Pewter City's Gym Leader, Brock. but she still practiced her storytelling as much as her coordinating.

 

@WavePearl

While Maya pulled out her guitar and began setting up, John quickly removed the dishes and took them back to the kitchen. He set them on a conveyor belt to go through a washing machine in the back, then quickly slipped back into the dining hall, nodding respectfully to Io as he passed her as he returned to the table where he and Maya sat.

 

@ShinigamiMiroku

Maya finished tuning as John returned. "Welcome back--I do take requests, so don't be afraid to ask if you want to hear a particular song."

 

@WavePearl

John thought about it for a few moments. "Well, given it's nighttime, I find something relaxing would be preferred. As a kid, there was this one videogame I liked to play... the ice level was especially memorable. Don't know if you know of the theme, but it's called 'Phendrana Drifts', from Metroid Prime." He then paused and added sheepishly, "I don't listen to much in the way of popular music; primarily just classical and jazz."

 

@ShinigamiMiroku

"I have heard that theme before--and tabs are out there for it." Maya smiled before beginning the familiar theme--or the best it could sound on an acoustic guitar.

Lita seemed interested in the tune, and how her mistress would add periodic flourishes to give the tune a dreamy effect.

 

@WavePearl

John closed his eyes, his body visibly relaxing as the notes floated through his ears. As she played, he began to softly hum along. A content smile tugged at the edges of his lips, childhood memories surfacing as he remembered traversing the icy terrain. Absently he could hear his pokeballs opening, his team coming out to listen while avoiding destroying the PokeCentre property, but he was too focused on the music to pay it any mind.

 

@ShinigamiMiroku

As the last chord faded away, Maya noticed that she had an audience--both hers and John's teams had come out to listen. "Any requests?" she asked.

 

@WavePearl

John's eyes were still closed as he continued, for another moment, to allow the music to reverb within his mind. After the moment, he opened his eyes and shook his head. "That was more than enough for me. Play whatever suits your fancy."

 

@ShinigamiMiroku

Lita whispered something to Maya, and Maya just smiled before beginning a familiar song. In the town, where I was born, lived a man, who sailed to sea...

The song seemed to attract some kids, all of which were singing along to "Yellow Submarine"

 

John looked on as several children began singing along. "I guess it's true what they say, that legends never really die..." He knew of the works by The Beatles, but never really listened to them. However, Maya's sweet voice and excellent guitar skills made the song more enjoyable for him, and he found his foot tapping to the beat of the song.

 

@ShinigamiMiroku

Maya knew plenty of songs, both classics and newer material. She had also tried her hand at writing original songs and tunes. But no matter what she played, the guitar was a welcomed companion on any contest journey, and an easy conversation starter.

Her father had played for her when she was younger, and then she in turn learned to play from him. Now that she was writing her own songs, she did try and play them in front of her parents as often as she could.

 

@WavePearl

As the song ended, John softly clapped, clearly pleased. "I wasn't aware that The Beatles had any fans among the younger generation. You performed quite well," he said as he chanced a glance at a clock. "Well, I do believe it's about time to turn in. We both have preparations to begin for the next contest, after all. Rest well, Ms. Nijiiro."

 

@ShinigamiMiroku

"Good night." Maya smiled as she put her instrument away for the night. "My parents have a huge collection of old records they are in the process of digitizing, so I learned a lot of old classics listening to those."

With that, she yawned and drifted to sleep, with Lita curled up on the pillow.

 

Leila turned and gasped, "It looks wonderful, I love it! The colors are just delicate and well crafted all at once." She was stood up, her feet in the water, she patted Sugarbelle's head who was playing in the water, "Keep your eye on their training, try and give them enough room, alright?" Sugarbelle nodded moving her self more to the corner of the lake to splash about so it didn't bother Serena and Shiro. "If you are wearing that to your performance Shiro then I am gonna need my mom to send me a new outfit or something" she joked before getting out of the lake. "Alright Toren, ready to do some training." Toren quickly turned and ran toward Leila, looking back at Caitlyn to see if she was watching him or not.