One of the bug Pokémon that Tarantulas specifically bred, tortured, and sent to berserk upon the land of Johto, when this Yanma attacked, Ryner saw a similar look in her eyes to the one he's experienced far too often as an Alpha Stigma bearer, and without thinking he threw a Pokéball and caught her, hoping to help her get back on her feet and have a normal life when everything was over.
Poor Rey. Poor, poor Rey. This poor Yanma has been through so much. Deep down, she's a really kind dragonfly. Would make a great Team Mom-type. Would fight to the bitter end to protect those she cares about, no matter her own fate. Would have a great sense of humor, too. Unfortunately, Tarantulas got to her as a baby, hurt her, tortured her, and did all sorts of nasty things to her. Therefore, to say that she doesn't trust humans is an understatement. Heck, she doesn't trust other Pokémon! She freaks out when she hears loud noises. She's scared of open spaces, because someone could conceivably sneak up on her and hurt her again. Therefore, she hides in small places whenever she can - under the bed, in a cardboard box, behind books on a shelf, stuff like that. She actually prefers to be in her ball, though Ryner makes sure she gets out of it at least sometimes for (what he hopes is) her own good. Despite everything, she is starting - starting - to barely warm up to Ryner, because he's been going slowly and trying to reach out to her and make her feel safe.
And this has paid off a bit, in that while Rey still refuses to fight, she's taken to adopting younger, shier Pokemon who end up coming into the family and helping them get a leg up. She's especially taken to Flare, and also has a bit of a friendship with Saias.
Rey - Yanma
Rey
Yanma ♀
LV 21
Type: Bug/Flying
Egg Group: Bug
Nature: Impish
Ability: Speed Boost
OT: Tarantulas, technically...
April 7, 2011:
Caught in Azalea Town at level 21
Poor Rey. Poor, poor Rey. This poor Yanma has been through so much. Deep down, she's a really kind dragonfly. Would make a great Team Mom-type. Would fight to the bitter end to protect those she cares about, no matter her own fate. Would have a great sense of humor, too. Unfortunately, Tarantulas got to her as a baby, hurt her, tortured her, and did all sorts of nasty things to her. Therefore, to say that she doesn't trust humans is an understatement. Heck, she doesn't trust other Pokémon! She freaks out when she hears loud noises. She's scared of open spaces, because someone could conceivably sneak up on her and hurt her again. Therefore, she hides in small places whenever she can - under the bed, in a cardboard box, behind books on a shelf, stuff like that. She actually prefers to be in her ball, though Ryner makes sure she gets out of it at least sometimes for (what he hopes is) her own good. Despite everything, she is starting - starting - to barely warm up to Ryner, because he's been going slowly and trying to reach out to her and make her feel safe.
And this has paid off a bit, in that while Rey still refuses to fight, she's taken to adopting younger, shier Pokemon who end up coming into the family and helping them get a leg up. She's especially taken to Flare, and also has a bit of a friendship with Saias.
Tackle, Foresight, Quick Attack, Double Team, Sonicboom, Detect, Gust, Aerial Ace
Bred: Ancientpower
TM Moves: Hidden Power (Water), Secret Power, Solar Beam