James "Jay" Rybak
I looked over to the direction of my Pokémon and the Umbreon. Samuel, Emil, and Nalafari reminded me of my only, three, human friends who I had excluding my family, my Pokémon, and the friends I made today. Even their personalities were so similar; it was as if they were like the reincarnations of my friends traveled back in time. I would never forget the incident when I was a young twelve year old that screwed up my life. Two of my three friends died in a horrid train accident when they were on the trip on a train to Kanto to see their cousins. One of my three friends ran away and committed suicide after hearing the news of my friends' deaths.
On the outside, I may seem perfect since I am talented and I tell others I had a cheerful childhood, but I am broken on the inside. When I heard the news of the incident of my friends, I mentally snapped and broke down. It was as if the future was full of gloom and despair. Back then, when I was twelve after the accident, I became insane with mental disorders. It was horrifying, I tried suicidal attempts, and I was envious of most people of their wellbeing life. Luckily, I had to take pills for my depression and my psychosis. I managed to cause the psychosis and the depression to become dormant, but deep inside it was still there. So I had to continue taking those pills. Only people and Pokémon close to me know of at least one of my mental disorders.
I am usually afraid of revealing my mental disorders. Most people would most likely judge me. Some people are confused between the distinction between psychosis and psychopath. Psychosis is having the fear or envious of others. A psychopath is a crazed person with no empathy. I knew that I do not have psychopathy I still care about everyone no matter what happens. Kindness and empathy was always a part of me since I was young. I was a bit more comfortable revealing that I had depression, but for psychosis, people might not understand and judge me.
On the brighter side, I am glad because of the friendships I created with other people today. However, I don't want them to discover my mental illnesses. Only Orange, my family, my Pokémon, and a Gardevoir knows of my depression, but he does not know the details and my psychosis. Fortunately, Orange was one of those people who understood me. I wish I could turn back time, stop the incident, and still have my three friends. But, the truth is no one can ever turn back time. Dialga is just a myth. I wanted to move on, but deep within my heart, I knew that I was refusing to move on.
I snapped back from those vile thoughts to the current situation when I heard Orange say, "The first team is Evie and Jay, so that means I'm with you!" said Orange as he pointed to Wyatt," Are you two on board with this battling idea? If so, wat should the rules be? One Pokémon each?"
Wyatt called his Totodile, Neptune, to come to him. Neptune was surfing with a high pace while riding the wave. Neptune waddled to Wyatt. Wyatt held out his hand to Evie for her to high five him, and he asked Evie, You want to do this? I'm interested in seeing you battle?"
Evie responded, "All in good fun right? But Wyatt, we shared our dorms, you've gotta spill too ya know."
Out of the blue, I heard Orange say,"So it's settled. I'll be using my newly hatched partner, Caroline. It's her first battle, so don't go easy on her! I want her to be prepared for anything that may come in the future."
The double battle was about to begin. I whistled to my Pokémon to beck to my call. Very soon, my Pokémon were by my side, with their warm, encouraging chirps. Of my three Pokémon, I decided to let Emil battle to be fair. Nalafari would most likely try to go hard to win the battle for glory. Samuel is a very intelligent Pidgey who has good coordination, and tricks up his sleeves or in this case, his wings. Emil is kind and friendly, but she is a fierce protector of her friends. Nalafari, the Starly, opened his beak to yawn, and flew to the top of my head to take a rest. Samuel was perched on my left shoulder, silently observing what would occur next. Emil gave a weak chirp, and looked at Caroline, the Cubone. I heard a couple of twitters from Samuel and Nalafari. Then, Emil chirped cheerfully towards me, Samuel, and Nalafari.
I asked Evie," I guess we're in this together for this double battle. Are you ready? I mean, it's okay if you're not. I just want to make sure."
Emil-Swablu
I knew that when Samuel told the story of our lives, he skipped a few things, such as Jay's mental disorders. I'm thankful that Samuel did not talk about the incident. I hate it when others judge others by their ignorance. I cared about Jay; I've been with him for most of my life. If Jay's mental health was exposed, people might judge him.
"It would be my pleasure to be your friend" Leka barked joyfully, wagging his tail as he spoke and giving me a warm grin, "To be all your friends."
With his warm grin, I felt that I could trust Leka. I uncover myself from cowering behind Nalafari, and told Leka as I started out shaky,"T-thank you Leka f-for giving me a warm grin. Sorry if I was afraid of meeting you. I'm glad we now friends. It's great to meet you as well."
Leka excused himself to us, and hustled to his trainer's side. Jay whistled the signal for me, Samuel, and Nalafari to fly to his side. I flew to Jay's side while Nalafari flew to Jay's head, and Samuel flew to Jay's left shoulder. I knew that I might have to battle the young Cubone. I felt nervous; I do not want to harm the young Cubone since she had just hatched from her egg today. I gave a weak chirp, looking worried.
Nalafari told me," Are ya alright? Since I've known you since birth, don't worry about harming the Cubone. Just go for the win. I bet ya'll win this battle!"
"Nalafari, it does not matter if Emil wins or loses the battle. It's about a fair battle, "said Samuel, "Emil, I understand you are worried. But, just be fair in the battle and you and the Cubone will be alright. I'm sure the Cubone is worried as you are",
Samuel tried to reassure me.
I smiled radiantly up at them, "Thanks guys for trying to give me the sunshine of my day."