[Shenandoah]

Izzy looked shamed... and she understood, in a way. "I'm sorry," she said automatically. "But I've never had Pokemon fight to the death and I just... I cant't find it in myself to do that sort of thing now... It's wrong. We could fight each other, right?"

She hoped Nicole could understand. She didn't want to be hurt or even killed, but for her entire life as a trainer, she protected and ensured her Pokemon never got so injured or sick their very lives were threatened.

"Yo," came a voice out of nowhere and the Eevee spun to look that direction. "You two are new." A Wartortle appeared from the foliage. Izzy stared. "Name's Blast." The Wartortle looked between the two with a critical eye. "Where are you from?" It was obvious the Pokemon was a male and very confident. Perhaps it was because he knew he was stronger than them, especially with Nicole being a Fire Type. "And what's your names?"

"Mine's Izabel... and this is my friend..." She left it hanging so that Nicole could speak up.