The wind howled loudly outside, rattling the Boutique's windows. Not a day for a hat, that's for sure... But perfect for Rylee's typical goggles and scarf. Today was the day. It was her birthday and her boss, the Region Professor, Acashia, had promised her a Pokémon. She waved farewell to her mother, taking a step into the crisp, chilled air of a typical February day. It was still a warm tropical climate, however, the large gusts dropped the temperature quite a bit. Heading off to the lab, she saw many of the native Pokémon around her. There were Oakids throwing berries at each other, Tweetiels flying over head, and even some Quilectrics running about, sharing their electricity with other Quilectrics. Despite the peaceful aurora, the young blonde had a bored and disinterested look. Nothing was wrong in general, but this was just how she always looked. She couldn't help it. Emotions just bored her... She liked the technical side of things...
Upon entering the lab, Rylee was met with the Professor almost instantly. "Are you ready for today, Rylee? I already have the perfect Pokémon chosen for you!" His statement confused her, since new trainers always got to choose their own partners. "Oh, please forgive me. Usually I do let trainers choose their own Pokémon partner, however, you are a special case! I have seen your bond grow with a particular Pokémon, and I inferred that you would have chosen him anyway!" Before he finished speaking, and before the Pokémon hopped out from behind the Professor, the girl already knew. "You're giving me Boomer? But I thought he was one of the starters you wanted to keep around?" Her voice was void of emotion, but Acashia could tell she was excited. "I did, but I can't break up this extordinary duo! Most new trainers have to gain their Pokémon's trust, but why must you do that again, if you had already gained Boomer's trust? Well, starter Pokémon I mean! Every Pokémon you capture you have to gain their trust! That's what makes this region so special!" The girl barely heard the Professor's rambling as she bent down to pick up the Fire Kangaroo. "That's not all, dear! You already know how to use a ranger stylus, since I taught you last year, but I had one customized for my new assistant to use!" Getting her favorite Pokémon, getting a customized stylus, and being promoted to assistant in one day?? How awesome of a birthday was that! Well, as awesome as she would show...
She was handed six Pokeballs, one of which was Boomer's, and a ranger stylus. The stylus was one of the professional ones, where it wraps around the wrist. It was one only the most advanced rangers use. It also was colored differently. Instead of the usual red and yellow, it was a deep silver and dark blue. It even had her own signature carved into the plastic. So that's why the Professor had her sign that transfer paper.... Either way, she wasn't prepared for what happened next. "Rylee, as my new assistant, I want you to do something for me. I want you to go into the field and learn as much as you can about the environments and habitats of the various Pokémon in Tolnia!" She was hesitant, but knew better than to contradict the Professor, for he usually had a reason, and that reason usually ended up being important. And thus begins her adventure....