Forum Thread

Pokemon contests are held every now and then at different cities and towns. Armed with amazing get ups and movesets, pokemons compete to win the title. Everyone is busy as they prepare for the contest on stage but someone is more fixated on what is happening behind it.

Teller is someone who has a passion for fashion and always wanted to be a pokemon groomer and designer. But she keeps holding herself back cause all the girls and ladies from her family have been joining contests for so long. Actually, their family has been known for winning so much contests and became a legacy to all the females of the family since her great grandmother. It has been a tradition to join a contest and start refining their skills as a trainer when females reached a certain age. It has somehow become a rite for them for so long. She was supposed to accompany her older sister on this contest and get some pointers on her upcoming rite but she is more focused watching the pokemons dress up.

"Teller, would you come here dear?" Her mother called her over.
"Will be there in a minute." She answered while staring at the cute pokemons.
"Youre supposed to watch your sister`s performance today, what were doing backstage?"
"Just looking." She replied while smiling, thinking of the awesome things she saw.
"Your sister is up, now please pay attention."

She was astounded by what she just watched but not by the performances but how the pokemons are dressed up and groomed. The way they looked, the shiny furs and sparkling accessories they wore. As expected, her sister won the contest and their about to went back home when she realized that she should make her stand about what she wanted to do before her time to join the contests come.

She approached her mom and started telling her what she always dreamed of, afraid that her idea would be rejected.
"Dear, you know that this family had a legacy and you’re almost the right age..."
"I’m so sorry mom but this is what I always wanted to do. I feel like I’d be more happy staying backstage and be a groomer than up the stage and perform." Teller said before her mom finished what she is about to say.
"I never said that Id force you to do anything you don’t like doing, silly girl." Her mother can’t help smiling while looking at her.
"I love you and you know that your happiness is all that matters not just to me but to your sisters as well. We will support you on your endeavors and will always be there when you need our help."
"I love you too mom, thank you for understanding." She can’t help but give her mother a
hug while sporting a huge smile on her face.
"I am planning to start a journey to hone my skills and get more experiences while I’m out there." Teller told her mom.
"When are you planning to go then?"
"Early morning, tomorrow." Resolution showed on her face while saying so.
"Then I advise that you prepare well for your journey and don’t forget to bring some rations, a first aid kit, a water bottle, bring a tent so you can sleep comfortably, the berries that I bought this morning, I could bake some cookies later so you could bring them too, some set on clothes..."
"Mom, I’m going to travel light, and I have prepared all the things that I’ll be needing." She can’t help laughing at her mother`s worrisome attitude towards her.

As Teller gets to bed, she can’t help but fantasize about the amazing journey she will be leading once she left her hometown. She felt full when her mother approved of her wishes. She eventually fell asleep with a smile on her face and the hope of pursuing her dreams.

Teller woke up from the sunshine entering her window. She jolted up, pack the things she`ll bring and started landing down the stairs towards the dining hall. There, she was welcomed by a huge feast and her two sisters seated while waiting for her.
"You’re finally awake, thought I should call for you before you finally get up. Take your seat, we decided to see you off with a nice meal before you leave." Her mother said while carrying a tray of cookies from the kitchen.
"Fill yourself up, you’ll be needing all the energy for your journey." Her second sister Aria said while scooping up some mashed potatoes for her.
"Remember to call as every now and then to keep us updated on your journey, promise us." Lira, her eldest sister said.
Teller felt foolish for keeping her dreams to herself. She never imagined that her family would be very supportive of her.

The meal was over quickly, and she started walking out of the house followed by her family.
"Everyone, thank you for everything you’ve done for me. I promise that I’ll do my best to achieve my goals. i will never forget to call and always have a good meal." Tears started welling up from Teller`s eyes and about to bid goodbye when her mother extended her hand out giving her something.
"Isn’t this your?..." Placed in her hands are a little blue contest ribbon.
"Yes, it is. It’s the first ribbon I won and how my dreams began. I still remember. I was so young then just like you are..." Her mother was about to tell her story when.
"Mom, your story will surely run for too long and Teller won’t be leaving till its night if we let you finish." They all started laughing at the jest Aria made.
"Right, mom, sisters, I’ll be leaving now. Thanks again." With one final group hug Teller started her journey away from home.

Teller had a smooth journey as she arrived at Emera Town. She was so excited and decided to go to the town square. There she saw a fountain and toss a coin while whispering.
“I wish that I`ll become a famous Pokémon groomer and designer soon.”
The coins on the fountain started to glow which surprised her. It seems like a sign for her that she will succeed. She strolled around town and asked some people for information. She learned that there is a salon inside Emera mall and that she might pick up some knowledge if she could work there so she started heading for the mall. Upon reaching the salon she was greeted by a lady named Delilah as she stated her reason for coming. Delilah welcomed her and started teaching her about proper grooming and fashion designing. Days and nights started passing by as Teller keeps on learning on her chosen career. She often calls her family to talk about her experiences and how happy she is on what she’s doing. They would always share words of encouragement to motivate her and that she should never give up. One sunny day at Emera town, Delilah asked Teller to go out because of the sweltering heat.
“Maybe we should go to my favorite ice cream shop in town Teller.” Delilah invited her.
“Sure, let’s take a little break. The heat is so unbearable today.” Teller said as she fanned her face with her hand.
They started heading to the ice cream shop in town. Seeing those wonderful and cold desserts, they can’t help but ordered something immediately.
“A strawberry parfait for me please, what would you have Teller?”
“I`d go for banana split, that’s my favorite.”
They started digging in when their orders are delivered and soon started to go back to the salon when they’re done. A huge racket was happening when they arrived at the mall. A robbery took place at the item shop and people are gathering outside when all of a sudden.
“Did you see that!?” Teller asked Delilah.
“See what? I can’t even see shop entrance cause of the crowd.”
“Not the shop, look over there.” She was about to point her finger in a farther direction when the figure she saw was gone.
“What are you looking at?” They were about to wander off when the situation was cleared out. That only some berries were missing and nothing much more valuable were stolen. It gave Teller a solid idea that the Pokémon she saw was the culprit of the robbery.
“You should head back Delilah, I’ll just walk around a little more.” Teller said to Delilah. She had decided to follow that Pokémon and learn of its whereabouts. She followed the Pokémon where she last saw it and eventually found herself at the opening of the Ancient Cave. There, she found the little critter crawling deeper inside the cave and chased after it. She stumbled upon a rock and wounded her knee. Tears are about to flow out because of the pain when she remembered her mother`s gift.
“My mom`s ribbon, where her dreams began and started coming true.” Teller whispered to herself.
Though she felt some fear, she strengthened her resolve, kept walking forward and found the little Pokémon in one corner eating the berries that it stole.
“Oh my, what a cute little Dunsparce.” She kept staring at it while she crept closer.
“Your color seems odd, but I like it.” She cooed at the little Pokémon as she tried to grab it.
The little Dunsparce jumped hard and landed on her head. She was about to grab it again when she realized that the little Pokémon started dozing off on her head. Afraid that she might scare it, she just let it off and started heading back to the salon. She was walking back but people kept staring at her and although she is not paying any attention to them, she noticed that they are specifically looking at her head.
“Delilah, I’m back.”
“Where have you been, a customer was here asking for you. They were asking me about some cute and stylish bandana you’re wearing.” Delilah was coming out from the back room when she saw what Teller is wearing on her head.
“Are you referring on this one?” Teller pointed out the Dunsparce on her head.
Teller started shaking her head and the Dunsparce started waking up. Delilah was shocked to see that it’s a Pokémon and not a bandana. Teller placed it down and showed it closer to Delilah.
“Wow, it looks so cute, where did you get it?” Delilah started petting the Dunsparce but it just jumped again back to Teller`s head.
“Saw it at the Ancient Cave and I don’t why but it likes sleeping on my head. I don’t mind though because it looks so cute and look, its just like a bandana when it droops like that.” Teller explained.
“Oh, as I was saying, customers were here earlier and asked me if they could purchase the same bandana like yours. Seeing it now, I don’t think you’d be selling such a cute thing.” Delilah said while poking the little Pokémon. An idea struck Teller.
“I won’t sell it yes but perhaps we could create some bandanas that looked just like it. We could also add a variety of colors to match different styles.” Teller`s eyes were shining while thinking of the possibilities of her idea. She could finally start putting her passion for fashion into action.
“Great idea! We could definitely do that.” Delilah agreed with her and started creating different bandanas for their patrons. But it never stopped there, more ideas came to them, and more people are showing their support by frequently visiting the salon.
Soon Teller was known as a good designer and groomer not just for Pokémon but for people as well. Many travelers went to Emera town just to seek her service and ask her for fashion advise as well. Delilah as her mentor has never been more proud, she also learned more from Teller`s ideas and started expanding her offered services. Days move into years as Teller`s name spread farther. She decided to go back home after telling Delilah that she had finally achieved the goal of her wonderful journey.
“Take care out there and please remember to visit me when you have the time. You’re like a sister to me and I would really miss you while you’re away.” Delilah hugged her for the last time before sending her off. Teller keeps pondering about what happened on her journey and what would her family`s reactions be when she started sharing her stories. After travelling for some time, she could finally see her hometown from afar. She is so excited that she can’t help but smile while getting closer to the place where she started to dream for her future. Alas, she arrived and directly went back home. Her knocking at the door was immediately answered by her eldest sister Lira and was so surprised and elated to see her finally back. Her homecoming was celebrated by another feast at the dining hall where she told her family about her amazing journey.
“By the way, Teller. Can I borrow that cute bandana you’re wearing for my next contest?” Aria said while looking at her head.
“Are you referring on this one?” Teller pointed out the Dunsparce on her head and started shaking it awake. The Dunsparce woke up and jumped at the table for everyone to see.
“I apologize sister, but you can’t. I could create a good looking bandana for you that would surely fit your dress if you like.” Teller explained who the little critter is as they stared in amazement.
“Named it after my favorite dessert cause look at its colors and her shape when its drooping while sleeping on my head. I would like all of you to meet, Bandana Split, my Pokémon partner.”
They kept talking all night sharing their experiences and the fulfillment they felt while pursuing what they loved doing. Tired from travelling and chatting all night, Teller was about to sleep when her mother went inside her room and what she told her would be engraved in her mind for the rest of her life.

“I have always been proud of you my dear child, more than you’ll ever know.”

FIN~