Roleplay Name: Apokalyptika
Roleplay Genre: Action/Adventure/Pokemon

Setting: Into the -sort of- distant future.

Plot: In a world destroyed by humanity, the majority of legendary pokemon have become just that - legends. Once their legends were compromised, people began hunting them for their rarity. Many fled, some may have, but most were unable to make the escape. Without their combined powers to keep balance, the environment has spiraled out of control and enveloped the world in what seems to be an infinite storm. Just as well, as humanity progressed, so did their output of toxins. Pollution soon ravaged the world. The only way to salvage the human race was to band together what remained left of the 5 nations into one great nation known as "Meso". With this great nation came yet a new threat. An organization taking advantage of society's new found paranoia by utilizing the propaganda of a better world for people and pokemon. They take every chance to use this to their advantage. But what could their true goal really be?

Additional Rules:
1. Only advanced role players please. Nobody likes one-liners or a lack of spelling/grammar.
2. I'll allow some mild language, but nothing that bad. There's still children on here.
3. If you're going to leave for an extended period of time, please let me know so we don't go into freeze mode. Or, let another TRUSTWORTHY player run for you.
4. No trolling, flaming or bashing other players.
5. Please don't godmod, bunny or Mary-Sue.
6. Follow all Psypoke forum rules issued on the previous page.
7. I don't expect a character to be 12 with 6 fully evolved pokemon...please keep relativity.
8. Above all, (except the other rules) have some fun!

Character:
Name:
Appearance:
Age:
History:
Personality:
Strengths:
Weaknesses:
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Prime Character Example:
Name: Jimmy
Appearance:
Age: 22
History: A descendant from a family of the Kanto colonies. Jimmy is one of the only residents of Lavender Town who decided to remain there. As a kid, his parents worked endlessly to keep food on the table. His father even gave up training pokemon to support them. Jimmy never went to school. He acquired his trainer's license and usually played in the Pokemon Tower - one of the few people unaffected by the apparitions. Eventually, once the nation of Meso had begaun growing, so did the Pokemon Tower. That and Mt. Pyre being the only sources of a grave site, they soon became over crowded and citizens were forced to flee out of fear and paranoia. Once Jimmy's parents had left for New Hoenn he remained in Lavender to continue tending to the graves and building his skill as a trainer in the adjacent towns.
Personality: Jimmy can be dark at times, but overall he's a very outgoing person. He can get along with almost anyone and has a severely dry sense of humor. His skills as a trainer and his ability to pick up on spirits have given him a good boost of ego and he calculates his own intuition into every strategic plot he may need. He likes to believe he's matured passed his age.
Likes: Ghosts, comedy, battling and sweet drinks
Dislikes: Bitter foods, Grass-types, immaturity and disrespect.
Strengths: Highly self reliant, clever, can turn a gloomy situation a little bit brighter.
Weaknesses: Reckless, let's his pride get the better of him, his super sensitivity makes him extremely vulnerable to psychics.
Pokemon:

So, what's Meso consist of? Region-wise? And do you mean the world was destroyed by humanity because the legendaries were captured?

Name: Leo
Appearance: Short, dark red hair, young, black coat, boots, jeans
Age: 16
History: Leo started becoming a pokemon trainer four years ago, starting at Johto's Littleroot Town. Collecting a few badges, he's managed to become a fine pokemon trainer. However, after losing to the Elite Four, he spent most of his time at Goldenrod and lived by himself and his pokemon in an apartment, ashamed to come home after losing. Mentions of said legendary pokemon have made him want to pursue them himself... Misa and the news don't concern him, until the storm unsettles his pokemon. He begins his journey anew.
Personality: He has a bit of an attitude problem, especially about his height. He can get grumpy really easily and holds certain grudges a lot. He likes to do things alone, and gets pissy if he's not in the spotlight. Deep down he longs for friendship, and will always likely help others in need. He will repay any favours and fight for a just cause. He's childish, selfish and a real smartass on the outside, and that's how most people perceive him. However, when it comes to pokemon, he's the kind, caring and genuine trainer you'd expect.
Strengths: Competitive battler, reliablility, caring and strong pokemon trainer
Weaknesses: Attitude problems, hates most people, doesn't especially like working in groups
Pokemon: Pikachu (Sparky), Dragonite (Baroo), Typhlosion (Axel), Vaporeon (Eon)

Name: Trevor
Appearance: Tall with dark brown hair, tan skin, and emerald green eyes. Wears cargo shorts with a red T-shirt and grey running shoes.
Age: 20
History: Born in Hoenn Trevor was constantly moving around with his family. They were all like modern nomands due to the intense storms that always ravaged their current residence. Being in the wilderness majority of his life, Trevor has developed useful skills to survive on his own. He managed to befriend several Pokemon while traveling with his family, some considered fairly rare given how the world was now. His Pokemon became his second family and were his best friends. When Trevor was 16 there was a terrible storm when he and and his family were staying in Slateport City. He and his Pokemon were the only survivors of the wreckage. He then joined the Rangers, seeing as the only thing he had left with purpose. At the climax of the legendaries being completely wiped out his friends Alice, Gregory, and Kyle betrayed him for money and power. Trevor roams across the region trying to find the surviving legendaries and the ones that betrayed him.
Personality: Generally a very caring person. Trevor has no problem helping someone in need and loves to make new friends. He is a very social person and likes to speak his opinions. Trevor is an aggressive person when it comes to battle, never holding back no matter what. He likes to analyze his battle options and always thinks before he acts in a battle. If he ever feels betrayed by someone then that person is dead to him. Trevor tends to hold grudges for a fairly long time.
Strengths: Caring, helpful, social, calculating
Weaknesses: Opens himself up too easily, easy to sadden
Pokemon: Gallade, Metang, Sceptile, Slowking

I'm good to go whenever you're ready. Apart from maybe two other guys, I don't think any other advanced RPers are active anymore.

((Don't know if you wanted Crunchy to come to the rescue or not XD So if so then disregard this post haha.))

Trevor was trudging along a worn dirt road, well a mud road at the moment. It was pouring down rain, the sound of heavy raindrops bouncing off the hood of his rain coat. His Gallade walked beside him holding an umbrella for himself. (Figured that would look mildly funny)

Trevor heard a loud crash from around the bend of the road. He and Gallade ran around quickly to see some grunts terrorizing a bus full of people. A trainer released a Muk and started battling a fairly large Aggron. "Gallade lets give him a hand." Gallade nodded before running ahead of Trevor.

"Psycho Cut!", was all that was heard before a pink crest of energy slammed into the Aggron. The Pokemon staggered back for a moment before shaking off the attack. Trevor ran up beside the trainer, "Hope you don't mind, it looked like you needed some assistance."

"New Hoenn, New Hoenn, New Hoenn... Gah! I can't find it on this map!!"

The short-tempered brat rode his Dragonite along the road, flying just above it. It was too dangerous to soar any higher. Those clouds were unforgiving lately, especially these bizarre storms. "THIS MAP IS USELESS!!!" he screamed, until a gust of wind blew the whole thing apart, the scattered pieces taken by the wind, "OH NO!! MY MAP!!!" he yelled, rushing to grab them all. Baroo kept flying, trying not to pay any attention to him. Left with a single piece of paper, he just let it go to be with its friends. Leo sighed, "Well, we're screwed. I guess we'll just have to ask for directions... Isn't that right, Sparky?" "Pika." The small Pikachu agreed on his shoulder.

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Along the road, there was a commotion up ahead. A group of people in a panic, and there were at least a few guys battling one another. "Stop here, Baroo." "Baroooo." He replied.

He swooped in, landing gently on the top of the bus. Although, his weight did impact it a little bit more than it already was. Leo and Sparky jumped off, deciding to sit and watch the show from the roof.

"Hey! Who the hell are you?!" yelled one of the grunts.

"I'm Pokemon Champion Leo, and who the hell are you?"

The man began to laugh to himself, "You're just a short-little pipsqueak, aren't you?!" He mocked, sealing his fate. Sparky face-palmed.

Leo's eye twitched, letting out a snort of smoke from his nose, "Baroo, hurt that man." The Dragonite sighed, looking at the man unwillingly. Baroo gave him a quick zap. The man froze, his body numb all over. He fell down, flat on his face in paralysis.

"Hmph," Leo crossed his arms, giving a satisfied smirk, "Good job, Baroo." Sparky sighed. Her trainer was so immature at times.

"I... will... have... my... revenge!!" The grunt muffled.

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"An Aggron, huh?" Leo examined the battle. "This should be a cakewalk now, Gallade has a great advantage in this fight..." he tilted his head in confusion, "Don't know what the other guy was thinking with his Muk..."

"Thanks for the compliment... Flannery? But sorry, I don't go home with strangers. Besides, I didn't really DO anything. If these guys weren't here before me, I'm sure your pockets would be empty by the end of the day..." he exclaimed, "However..." Leo's stomach suddenly growled, followed by both the Pikachu's and a bellowing grumble from the Dragonite. He rubbed the back of his red head, a tiny bit embarassed, "...Ahah, if you have some food for us all ---- sure thing! And hey, before I forget; do any of you know the direction of New Hoenn? My map kinda... died."

Leo leapt from the bus, his two pokemon following behind him, "Anyway, if you didn't already hear me --- I'm Leo, future Champion. Ahh-ahh... CHOO!!" he sneezed, wiping his nose, "Let's get out of this rain... shall we?"

Sounds like a fun RP!
Name: Zaro
Appearance: Silver hair w/ green highlights, blood red colored eyes (contacts, for scare tactics), black t-shirt, black hooded sweatshirt (or hoodie) where he hides all of his pokeballs from prying eyes, jeans, and shoes. He also has a laptop bag where he stores potions, revives, etc, and of course, a laptop.
Age: 19
History: (I'll give you a recent history) After becoming a powerful trainer in Unova, he left after Plasma executed his mother. But before he left, he gave his Dragonite and his Lucario to his sister and his brother, respectively. He went to Sinnoh, where he caught a new Riolu to accompany him and train. Learning of the chaos around him, he sat down in a secluded room in the Floaroma Town pokemon center and pulled out his laptop. He hacked the Box system, where he proceeded to store his Victini and Light Stone. He then traveled to New Hoenn, where he is now...
Persnality: While Zaro may seem to be a bit anti-social at a glance, he is actually eager to meet new people! He is always focused in on things that interest him, which can be good or bad, depending on the situation. He hates being looked/talked down to, and holds his morals in high value. Very witty/wise for his age.
Strengths: Treats everyone fairly and respectfully as he sees fit.
Highy focused on something of interest, which makes him very meticulous. Because of this, he can heighten his senses from time to time. He shares a psychic bond with his pokemon, especially ones that he had for a long time, like Sammi. Also shares a telepathic bond with Rian.
Weaknesses: His views on society are clouded by his morals, so he comes off as stereotypical sometimes. He is very meticulous, so he loses awareness of his surroundings occasionally.
Pokemon: Samurott (Sammi), Riolu (Rian), Trapinch (Alus).
Likes: Water types, Flying, and anything that he doesnt dislike, obviously.
Dislikes: Haters, Hypocrites, Scum.

"Yeah, well, I WAS almost the Pokemon League Champion, ya know?" he said arrogantly, chuckling to himself.

Leo blew his nose into the handkerchief again and again, handing it back to the old lady whenever possible. She simply shook her head at him.

He followed her, Sparky closely watching the three new faces. Baroo would've followed a stranger anywhere if there was food involved. Personally, Leo would have as well. Sparky on the other hand, kept cautious of everyone around them. Somebody had to.

"Say," Leo half-heartedly turned to the trainer who had the Muk, shoving his hands into his pockets, "It's okay to be inexperienced, we all have to start from somewhere." He smirked, mocking the trainer.

Leo turned around to Baroo, climbing onto his back. "Well, is it nearby? We're starving!" "Pikachu" his pokemon agreed.

The new trainer that appeared on the bus struck Trevor as fairly strong. The other trainer seemed a bit lost but try's his best. Meh, might as well join them. It'll get me out of the rain at least.

Trevor kept thinking that the name of Flannery sounded familiar to him for some reason, but he dismissed it from his mind soon. "Thank you for opening your home to us Flannery. It'll be nice to get out of the storm for once." Trevor chuckled a little bit. He looked at the others, "By the way my name is Trevor and this is my Gallade." Gallade slightly bowed his head to them.

The younger trainer, Leo, was definitely that: younger. He struck Trevor as an arrogant little kid by the way he held himself and spoke. "Well I'm sure that Flannery's home isn't too far from here." , Trevor said.

Flannery and Lavaridge... Why did this seem so familiar somehow? Leo was clueless.

Leo dryed himself off with a towel inside as the Pikachu shook the water from her body. Her fluffy fur sticking out ungracefully, she didn't look impressed. Leo chuckled at her, beginning to dry her off as well. Leo shivered as Flannery winked at him, but started to eat all the same, "Mmm-mmm, this is good! Thanks, Granny!!" the pokemon agreed and cheerfully ate and finished their bowls at the table.

"A Gym, huh? Sure, I guess..." Leo wondered, placing his bowl on the table, "I came to New Hoenn to search for something, actually... Trevor, right?" he looked to the guy with the dark brown hair. He didn't particularly like him, but he looked liked a strong trainer to battle, "What's your business in Hoenn?"

Trevor began eating as soon as the bowl of food was put in front of him. He saw Gallade chowing down just as much. It had been a few weeks since they've had a decent meal. "Thank you ma'am." Gallade agreed with a smile towards the old woman. She kindly replied, "You're quite welcome. I enjoy helping out strong trainers, especially when they stick up to those worthless grunts."

Trevor looked over at Leo and responded with some hesitation, "Just traveling through the area. I've been honing my skills as a trainer, both physically and mentally. Eventually it'll all pay off in the end." He became a little more interested in Leo and asked, "So what are you looking for? Seem a bit young to be out on any mission."

((Also going to edit in some more background for Trevor. Have a slight plan with it too ))

Leo smirked darkly, "I'm... searching for the legendaries. More specifically, the people who have captured them. And when I find those people... I'm going to destroy them and take the legendaries for myself, and in turn, become the greatest pokemon trainer ever! Mwahaha." He laughed.

Sparky glared at him with a grumpy expression on her face. Leo jumped with a startle.

"Huh? WHAT?! I'm only kidding around!!" Leo rubbed the back of his head, muttering to himself, "Someone can't take a joke... but seriously, don't you think it's weird how this world is all messed up? And you've must have heard the news, right? The legendaries are all gone... Vanished. Sparky and Baroo, as well as my other pokemon, have all been sensing something about the world as well. And it's not good. Does it have something to do with the legendaries' disappearence? Who knows."

Leo crossed his legs, folding his arms, "I just don't know what it is yet. I can only imagine. In the meantime, looking for the legendaries is a good start, I think."

Trevor nodded at what Leo was saying. He glanced over at Gallade and raised one of his brows. Gallade nodded in return. Trevor reached into his raincoat pocket and pulled out a small wallet. He flipped it open and laid it on the table. There was an old Pokemon Ranger badge glinting in the kitchen lighting.

"You see Leo, I'm also looking for the legendary Pokemon. It was my job as a Ranger and it is still my job today." Flannery walked over and looked at the badge. "It seems you're more skilled then you let on young man. I haven't seen any of these badges in some time. I thought the Rangers were eliminated for protecting the legendary Pokemon years ago." I looked down at the table, "I just graduated from the Ranger Academy when everything got worse with the Pokemon. Before all the senior members left to guard the legendaries I was ordered, along with a few others, to stay behind and protect the Academy. But I was betrayed by the two other junior members. They convinced the rookies to join them and then they gave away all the locations that the Rangers knew of that had legendary Pokemon. It was all for money and power too. I tried to fight my way to warn the others, but I was too late. The senior members sacrificed themselves to try and save the legendary Pokemon."

Trevor looked up at Leo, "So I'm not only looking for legendaries, I'm also looking for the people that betrayed me those years ago. That's the only mission I have left to do."

He grabbed his badge off the table and put it back in its pocket. "If I know anything it's that the legendaries are still alive.....somewhere. My superiors wouldn't of sacrificed themselves for nothing. I'm sure that some of them were able to stay safe."

((Ok! Zaro's intro post. Let's see how this goes!))
I sat on the ground, hiding in the foliage while searching my bag. "Where is it? Where is it, where is it, where is it? I know I put it in here." I said frantically. "Ri?" I looked up. The Riolu was holding something. "Is this what youre looking for?"
"Let's see... Nope!" I said with dismay. "Well what are you looking for?"
"Remember the paper I wrote on before we left? That had a code. I need it."
"You mean the paper that you dropped during the storm?" I sat there for a second, thinking of Sammi's word's. "S***." I dug out my decipher device. "Good thing I bought this with me from Nimbasa. I dont know where I would be without it." Rian tugged on my arm. "Yes?" he pointed at three trainers and an older women. One of them had a Gallade! I hid in the shrubs until they passed and then followed them and brought up my C-Gear. I was just outside of Lavaridge. I put Sammi and Rian back in their respective balls and proceeded.
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I walked into the PKMN Center and walked up to the counter. "Do you have a secluded or private room, per se?" The nurse replied with a nod. "Follow me."
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I sat down in the room and fired up the ole' MacBook. My Xtrasceiver rang, so I answered.
"Cilas? What's up?"
"Zaro, bad news." my brother said. "Team Plasma. Giallo and Ryoku. Not good."
"They took you're phonetic capabilities away, didnt they?" I joked.
"Not the time, brother."
"Azla! My sister! How are you?"
"Did you hit your head?"
"No."
"Well then, listen. Kyurem disappeared. So did Moletta. We captured the three beasts in time, and are coordiating a resistance! And guess who's with us?" I slouched in my chair, anticipating the answer. "Let me guess. N?"
"Yep. He has control of Zekrom and Genesect, so why not?" Azla reasoned.
"Yeah, I guess youre ri-"
"Hey Zaro! Long time, no see! How have you been?" N interupted. "Someone's cheery."
"Yes. Well hows Victini doing?" N asked slyly. "I dont know." I said. It saddened me. "Well good bye!"
"Wait! Zaro-" I didnt want to hear anymore. I walked out of the PKMN Center and almost ran into somone who looked upset. "Hey! Watch it!"
"I see youve met Charlotte." a creepy guy said. "She's Flannery's daughter, not to mention gym leader. And an attractive-"
"OK, enough of you." I turned, then stopped. "Did you say Flannery?"
((Quick summary: Creepy guy tells Zaro where Flannery lives (since he's a stalker), and Zaro goes off to find her.))
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"This is it." I sighed, then knocked on the door. "Come in."
"Flannery?" I asked. The woman looked up at me. "Who wants to know?"
"Me. I've heard a lot about you..." I glanced around, noticing the exact same trainers from before. "Am I... Am I impeding on something here?"

"The legendaries can't die..." Leo went on after Trevor explained his situation, "If they were gone, this world's balance would completely destroyed. Everyone, including pokemon, would be wiped from the face of the earth. So, I also have faith." Trevor was a Pokemon Ranger. It was settled, he definitely had to challenge this guy to a battle, and he was just about to, when suddenly...

"As far as I'm concerned, you have a stalker, a shrimp and a washed up old Ranger." Charlotte stood up and walked for the door. "If you really want to help the legendaries and restore our world, come to my gym. I'll judge whether we have room for you or not."

"Sh-sh-sh... SHRIMP?!!?" Leo yelled, the Dragonite holding him back as Charlotte left with a laugh before slamming the door behind her, "I'LL CUT YOUR HAIR OFF AND STRANGLE YOU WITH IT!!!" Leo struggled in an angry fit. Sparky and Baroo sighed. The Dragonite placed him down when Leo had finally calmed to a safer mood. Leo snorted, slapping his hands to the table and pushing the chair back to fall behind him, "Fine! If it's a pokemon battle she wants, then a pokemon battle she'll get!"

"Return, Baroo!" he returned his Dragonite to his pokeball, waiting for Sparky to climb onto his shoulder, "Thanks for the stew, Granny. Trevor, Jimmy--- I'll see you at the Gym. Hmph!" He walked out, slamming the door behind him.

As Leo walked down the creaky wooden steps, he passed another trainer with silver hair. Leo didn't care to notice him. He was still in an irritated mood.

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Travelling towards the Gym, he noticed an open souvenir shop. "Pi-pikachu!" Sparky tapped Leo on the shoulder, pointing out to a book in the window. Leo walked up to the window, examining the book. He smirked.

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Boom!

Leo emerged from the large Gym doorway, walking up to the volcanic arena to see Charlotte waiting for him above.

"Took you long enough, pipsqueak." The woman uttered.

"Hmph," Leo smirked, revealing the book in his hand. It was an autobiography. It was about Lavaridge's old Gym Leader, written by a female author by the name of Flannery, "I know who you two are now! And it's obvious what kind of pokemon you have! My pokemon can wipe the floor of fire types, you don't stand a chance!"

"Heh," Charlotte smiled, mocking him, "Is that so?"

Leo growled under his breath, a sweat-drop falling from his forehead, "Yes, and I'll show you now!" He unclipped a pokeball from his belt, maximising it, "Let's do it!!"

"Gladly." She responded.

Trevor got up and left the house with the others, noticing the new comer with an expression of severe confusion on his face.

Once they all entered the gym Trevor was bombarded with a huge amount of heat. Great Fire types. Well since it's a one-on-one then I only have one option to beat this girl with.

He heard Charlotte call Trevor out for the next battle and quickly replied, "Lets' just hope a washed up Ranger doesn't beat you too badly."

Trevor watched with excitement as Charlotte released a strong looking Volcarona. He was very curious who Leo would use.