Journal Entry One
The first day of my journey. The Temple of Reshiram is directly south of Nimbasa City. I had read that there is an attraction called a “Ferris Wheel” in the city, but I never imagined that it would be so massive. It was almost frightening when I looked up at it, and getting into the car was even a bit of a challenge. But, when the car reached the very top of the circle, I was immediately grateful that I had. I could see everything! Well, nearly everything. There is something massive to the south beyond the desert, I couldn’t quite make out exactly what it is, but I know that I want to go there. I know that there is a city to the south, but the big thing I saw didn’t look like any of the buildings I’ve read about. Perhaps the Temple’s library is out of date? Growlithe and Shuppet came with me of course, and Growlithe ended up smudging her nose on the glass, I guess she was excited too.
I asked the woman who helped me into the car what exactly was to the south, the Desert Resort, and after that Castelia City. There is apparently a housing area between here and Castelia City as well, so I wont need to pass through the desert.Â
Tenchi sits at a bench and writes the entry into her journal before exploring the rest of the vibrant city. She enjoys watching the colorful lights, and watching cartoonish Pokemon dance on screens in windows of various buildings. But suddenly a flash back explodes in her mind:  Flashing monitors and beeping, the sudden sting of a needle. Like cool water down a parched throat, calm trickles into her as the fear and anxiety drain away. Shuppet has floated out of her bag, its big candy-corn eyes glowing a soft cyan. Tenchi shakes her head and finds herself again, crouched down in the middle of the sidewalk, holding her knees. The pain in her arm is just her fingernails, and Growlithe is licking her face. She wipes away the wetness from her eyes and hugs both of her Pokemon, “I’m okay.” She stands back up and kisses Shuppet on its forehead before putting it back in her bag, and ruffles the fur on Growlithe’s head. “Okay, let’s go.”
Growlithe gives an affirming bark. At the same time, a young man approaches her. “Miss, are you okay?” He asks. Tenchi nods, feeling self conscious, and he hesitates, but then nods, and gives her her space. She pulls on her braid shyly as she continues. She strays away from the flashing lights, finding the south exit to the city, and sits on a bench in the gatehouse.Â
The lights in the city make me more than uncomfortable, the atmosphere is so different here, almost too lively and colorful. The lights in the Temple are a soft ambient white, the exact opposite of here. I can’t stay here any longer.
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