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Name- Sapphire
Gender- Female
Species- Umbreon
Level- 32
Appearance- She has a blue teardrop birthmark on her front left paw, and her eyes are light blue. If you think my form is good enough, she's shiny also.
Personality- Sapphire is a gentle-natured Umbreon who doesn't like hurting others, except prey. She would rather heal; however, she doesn't know any healing moves, much to her disappointment. Occasionally, she is in a dreamy, absent state, remembering Sol, the Lucario from her past. Sapphire is determined and never gives up on something she puts her mind to, and no one can deter her once she makes up her mind. She has a very adamant nature. However, she can be timid, shying away from some things if they seem too tough. She's also a bit rash and doesn't think before she acts, often getting her into trouble. Her short temper is a flaw, too, and she snaps very easily, often being fierce when she is angry. She is good at helping anyone who needs it, even if it's supporting others in battle. Careful, Sapphire doesn't like making mistakes and usually is hard on herself. She never accepts anything less than her best work. The Umbreon is also rather artistic at heart, and she enjoys writing things in her mind. Occasionally, she also has the urge to create something, to draw, but never has the right things.
History- Sapphire was born in the middle of spring in the year 1997. Her mother was a Flareon, but her father was a Purugly. It was a cold year; it hadn't snowed much in the past, but when she was born on that day, it began to snow softly. It wasn't cool enough to stick, but it still made the baby Eevee cold. They wanted her to evolve into Glaceon when she got older, so they helped her get accustomed to the freezing weather. But it didn't help, and once she almost froze. She never remembered this, luckily.
When she was old enough to at least speak a little bit, they told her of the legends of the Ninetales; why never to touch one of its tails and what other mystical powers it had. She was utterly fascinated and always wondered and had many questions about the Ninetales.
When she was a year old, however, an enemy pack of Poochyena attacked. Sapphire was hidden and watched in horror as her parents were severely outnumbered. They didn't manage to hold off all of them before eventually being killed. Sapphire had a burning urge to destroy what was left of them; however, she knew if she retaliated, she would suffer the same fate. Later, she vowed to either avenge her parents' death or never kill any creature, other than prey.
Alone, she fled, living in the darkest areas of the forest. She never got close to anyone, but watched other Pokémon to learn the survival skills that she didn't have as a child. It was a night around May in 2008 that she spotted a Lucario living among the forest. But instead of trying to drive him out like she usually did, accidentally, she fell in love with him. She didn't reveal herself, but she evolved into Umbreon unintentionally. He seemed to notice, and turned around to face her. Sapphire discovered with that glimpse that he was blind, but immediately began to doubt it. How had he seen all his targets?
Utterly fascinated but also, admittedly, slightly afraid, she backed away. But he showed no hostility, so she allowed him to live where he was.
When Sapphire found that there was only one Ninetales left, she wanted to help it and make sure that it wasn't killed by a Water-type like the other ones had been. She left on a journey to find the Ninetales and never saw the Lucario again. However, before she left, to say goodbye, she admitted her love for him. And in return, he told her his name. Sapphire promises never to forget Sol. Someday, she hopes to find him again.
Moves-
Bite (from when she was an Eevee)
Quick Attack
Charm (Egg Move)
Confuse Ray
Pursuit
Kill Or Help- Help
RP Sample-
Sapphire held back the urge to cry out, or jump and fight those Poochyena who were attacking her parents for no apparent reason. The Flareon and Purugly supported each other gracefully in battle, combining Normal and Fire moves with expertise. But still, they were greatly outnumbered, at least thirty to two. The Poochyena didn't fall fast, and were tenacious, slowly overcoming these two Pokémon whom they didn't know were parents of a single Eevee.
And all at once, they were overtaken in a pile of gray fur. Sapphire flinched and whirled around, dashing away. Those Poochyena had killed her parents, and she wouldn't forgive them. Sapphire would live in the forest from now on, alone.
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It was approximately three months later. Sapphire had grown considerably, as far as knowing the move Bite. It was useful in battle, she knew; however, she had only targeted bushes and caught Rattata, and perhaps a Pidgey. She knew she wasn't usually that good at battle, being timid and all. So, she just let strangers like the common Houndour, and occasional Houndoom, go. However, she watched them and learned how to hunt better and bury her prey to mask its scent.
One day, it changed. She didn't completely ignore the next stranger that May. He was a Lucario, and she believed he was a magnificent one at that. He used Force Palm and Bullet Punch with ease. Sapphire was captivated. There was a little feeling in her heart that made it beat harder, but at the same time, it felt like it had stopped completely. And before she knew it, bright light covered her, and she grew almost three times larger, her fur becoming very dark and yellow rings appearing on her shoulders, head and ears. Her tail gained a ring as well, and became longer, less fluffy.
Sapphire flinched as the Lucario whirled around, and for the first but not the last time, her fearful but infatuated gaze met his brave eyes. But valor wasn't all they showed. They were gray as mist. Was this Fighting-type... blind?
That was impossible. He aimed with precision and dodged quickly, even if his enemy didn't exist. Still, Sapphire was fascinated by this Pokémon. She backed away shyly, a blush building up on her face. But the Lucario was calm, and soon, she calmed, not knowing what to do next. Stumped, she nodded to him, turning away and scenting the air, then dashing off. She was suddenly not hungry as she was before, and just returned to her den. She needed to think, to get things straight.
That was when she remembered the stories of the Ninetales. She ultimately wanted to find out more! But not now. It wasn't the time.
Her sleep was calm and almost dreamless that night. She was restless but also exhausted, but she didn't know how that was possible.
In the morning, she crept out of her den. She had to see the Lucario again. But first, she would hunt. Sapphire had just realized how hungry she was.
After catching a nice Rattata, she explored the area a bit. But she froze when she saw a mystic golden pelt. It looked exactly like a Ninetales's. And to the touch, it was soaked. It her afraid. She had to find out. She had to tell the Lucario she was leaving, but how?
When she turned around, he was standing right in front of her. She hadn't heard him, but it didn't matter now.
"I want to find out who did this," Sapphire said, determined. "I need to travel, and defeat whoever did it."
The Lucario nodded.
"But there's one thing I need to know before I go."
"What is it?" He replied.
"What is your name?" Sapphire asked.
He paused. "...I am Sol."
"Sol..." Sapphire said. Before she left... "I love you, Sol. Goodbye."
She was tall enough to nuzzle him on the nose with her own before dashing off, probably never to see him again. But there was some light, some hope in her, that perhaps, their paths would cross again in the future.
