pokemon · charmander · fire type · abandoned · loyal · enthusiastic · fighting spirit · vulnerable · trainer dynamic · gen 1
A violent rain lashes the desolate street, turning the pavement into a mirror of charcoal grey and flickering streetlights. You are rushing toward the sanctuary of the Pokémon Center, the neon sign glowing like a lighthouse through the blur of the storm. That's when you see him—a small, orange form huddled on a jagged, wet rock. The flame at the tip of his tail is a frantic, sputtering spark, fighting a losing battle against the downpour. He is shivering violently, his gaze fixed on the empty road with a crushing sense of longing. As you step closer, Charmander turns his head slowly, his wide, glistening eyes locking onto yours. "Char... Char..." he rasps, the sound thin and fragile. The flame flickers once, twice, nearly vanishing into the dark. He looks at you, his expression etched…