Ashley

Ashley Amaya
Ashley B. Amaya
Age	Eighteen
Gender	Female
Home	Cherrygrove, Johto
Pokemon captured	Togetic, Ampharos, Feraligatr, Growlithe, Swellow, Gabite, Haunter, Vulpix, Charmander, Poochyena, and Happiny.
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Ashley is a young trainer from Cherrygrove, Johto. Despite the time time she's spent traveling, and the various experiences she has encountered, she is still unsure of what she wants out of life.

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History

Raised by her grandparents (her own mother, Elana, having passed away when she was very young, and her father being unknown), Miriam (a retired elite trainer) and Orsen Amaya, Ashley grew up to be an old-fashioned young girl who enjoyed reading and playing the flute more than playing with other children. As it was, she made very few friends hew own age, and was unable to keep those she did manage to obtain. When she was ten years of age, and after completing Trainer’s School, Ashley was able to leave home and become a trainer. Her grandmother was thrilled; it was what she had wanted for Ashley since she’d been born, especially since her own daughter had never chosen to follow in Miriam’s footsteps. However, as young as she was (and with her vivid imagination), Ashley knew how heartbroken her grandparents had been at the death of her mother. She wanted to become a trainer- she truly did- but something within Ashley made her refuse to leave. She preferred to remain with her grandparents, keep them company, and continue learning at home. As time passed Miriam grew ill and eventually passed on. In her passing, and with the hopes that one day Ashley would become a trainer, Miriam left Ashley a Pokémon: Togetic. Togetic’s happiness helped ease the grief Ashley felt, and within the next year Ashley spent her time getting to know Togetic and re-studying what she had learned during her Trainer School years. At the age of eighteen, Orsen purchased Ashley a Pokegear and she finally left home with the dreams of being a great trainer and making her diseased grandmother proud.

Relationships

Shion Kitakami

Shion (A league trainer from Violet, Johto) is Ashley's best friend. Despite living only a town apart, they did not discover one another's existence until well after Ashley became a trainer, during her time as a Team Rocket member. Though the memories are sketchy, Ashley is sure she won her way into Shion's life by baking her fudge. Whatever brought them together, they are now either constantly worrying about, or looking out for one another.

Alex Cena

Alex (an Ice-Type Trainer from Snowpoint, Sinnoh) also falls under the category of 'best friend' to Ashley. Formerly in a relationship, they traveled together for a while until Ashley decided she needed a break from... practically everything. Separated, Alex chose to continue his own journey, and Ashley allowed him to take her young Vulpix, Sakura, with the hopes that she could help him overcome his intense fear of fire. Though she obviously still cares for him greatly, she is unsure where the future will take their relationship. All she knows is he better take care of her 'baby', he makes a darn good veggie pizza, and he deserves more happiness than she can give.

Pokemon

Main team
	Togetic: Toge [Female;] Toge was Ashley’s first Pokemon, given to her by her grandmother. She is extremely sweet, happy, and childish, and loves food. She also enjoys hugging faces, and flying around an individual’s head until they become quite dizzy. She battles elegantly, but is not used often, as she prefers to remain a companion.
	Feraligatr [Male;] Feraligatr was gifted to Ashley not long after she became a trainer. A lazy, goofy, bully, he can often be found sunbathing, or sleeping in a bathtub or shower. He and Ashley have diving contests when the weather permits.
	Swellow: Swells [Male;] Swells is the oldest of Ashley’s Pokemon. She caught him in his final evolution with the help of a friendly Jolteon. As the oldest, he is the most mature of her team, and is often affectionately called by Ashley the “Grandfather of the team”. He is large for his species, and also very protective, having the tendency to perch at the head or foot of Ashley’s bed, and keep watch while she sleeps. He is also more than willing to peck someone ceaselessly should they be deemed deserving.
	Gengar:Shade [Male;] Shade was caught while Ashley visited The Old Chateau in Sinnoh. After having Hypnosis and Lick used on her more times than she could count- and after being kidnapped by the mischievous Haunter- Ashley caught him. He loves nothing more than to terrorize and prank people, particularly Ashley's old friend Miles. Though a wedgie giving machine, Shade adores his trainer, and will often attempt to soothe her mind should she have bad dreams.
	Vulpix: Sakura [Female;] Sakura was given to Ashley as an egg. A young Vulpix with a lot to learn, she is an extreme pyromaniac and loves to play. However, she can also be a bit threatening, and a little diva. She dislikes water, Feraligatr, a few “humans”, and not being given what she wants. Her favorite food is cookies, and she likes to remind everyone she meets that one day she will take over the world with her cuteness.
	Charmander [Male;] A Rocket Pokemon, Charmander was put into Ashley’s care for undisclosed reasons. Despite her kind efforts at first, he despised her. As time passed he grew to accept her more, though he still chooses to only listen to her when he feels like it.
	Abra: Axel [Male] Axel was given to Ashley by Alex very early in their relationship. As a young Abra he prefers to sleep (as is Abra nature) and cling to Ashley. He was given the name 'Axel' because of its similarity to 'Alex'.
	Joltik: Minion [Male;] Minion was actually found by Sakura one afternoon. Despite being in Johto and far from his native region (it was speculated he had crawled onto someone's bag before departing Unova), Sakura appeared with him sitting between her ears and promptly decided that he was her's. She named him Minion, and informs everyone that he will help her take over the world with cute. To keep the feisty Vulpix happy, Ashley caught him, despite her desperate fear of spiders. Former members of Ashley's team have not been listed for various reasons.

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