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Castron Jacruze

"I'm not evil, I'm not mean, just a bit... strange."

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a character in “Pokemon: The Creation Trio”, as played by ceh12

Description

Castron Jacruze

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”Ho Hum, I don't find myself evil”

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Full Name
Castron Dō Jacruze

Nicknames
~BlackHeart~Wicked~

Age
23

Gender
Male

Home
Hearthome, Sinnoh

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Basic Appearance
Elliot has an average build and standing at an even 6'2 he is proud of his shape. His blonde hair gets slightly curly at the end and is almost never greasy. His eyes change depending on his rage, with them blood red at the peak of his anger and blue when calm. His skin is a pale white and his body type makes him appear somewhat as a skeleton without any heavy clothes on.

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Theme song
Skillet - Hero

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Potential Interest
TBA

Likes
Darkness is a cool and calming experience for him, as well as a strong love for machines and spiritual meditations. Although he seems like a hard, piece of heartless steel he has a soft spot for hurt and baby Pokemon and will help them if no one's looking.

Dislikes
Bright light, idiots, and mistrust from other people all are things that get under his skin. He will not stand insults against his mother or his Pokemon and if you decide to try and do so you may want to run.





Personality

Castron is a strange person in the field of personality. Regularly he is a calm, cool, collective to the point of where his emotions slightly withdraw into himself. This will continue on forever unless one of two things happens. One, if he is angered he will go into a fit of rage, to the point of destruction and chaos. But, if you tug at his heartstrings, a small bit of golden care comes through his soul and he becomes nurturing and protective of whatever manages to find the bit of gold in his river of a soul.

He is widely considered however, to be evil just for the destruction that follows his path. He himself and his companions have good luck but, the people who meet him once are met with sadness and regret of talking to the blonde haired boy. He cannot help it and tries all in his power to help resolve the issue but, to no avail.

Brief History

Castron was, as you expected not born as a normal boy. After being made by the being, he was sent to the doorstep of a young woman in Hearthome. She had lost her boyfriend long ago and desperately wanted a child. She prayed to the gods for years for her own child and eventually, her wish came true as a small blonde boy landed on her doorstep.

She exited her home on the cool August morning to find him bundled up in a black blanket with his nails painted red. She was curious as she picked him up and he opened his eyes showing large blue spheres of joy as he reached up, trying to touch the woman. She smiled and said a prayer before taking the boy inside and naming him Castron, making him her son.

She tried her hardest to raise Castron as a young gentleman, devoting her life to him and he tried all he could to return the favor. He would be praised and disciplined all in the same minute for the smallest things, but he didn’t mind too much from his mother and grew up thinking they were blood because of the similar appearance. His social life was next to nothing as he had no interest in Pokemon until age twelve where a life changing event took place in his home. His mother was killed.

A thief broke in while he was gone away for the day and his mother was at home. The man broke in and took as much as he could before slaying the woman mercilessly. When Castron returned home he was mortified and broke down instantly, letting out all emotion into his mother’s lifeless body. Once she was buried none would take him in on account of him being revealed as adopted.

Left homeless and angry, he decided to leave the city and see where it would take him. He was cold and weary on his first night in the wilderness and would have most likely died in his sleep if he hadn’t heard a small cry. He followed it and was shocked to see a Duskull floating around and sobbing. As Castron approached the Duskull noticed and prepared a shadow sneak only to be unable to cast it on the boy.

Castron picked up a stick and placed it infront of the Pokemon as to try and gain its trust. The Duskule picked up the wood and lit the end on fire using Will-O-Wisp. Castron smiled and held his hand out for the stick and Duskull handed it back to him. Amazed and somewhat warm, he started to gather more and made a fire. The Duskull watched and settled down by the fire as Castron did, slipping beside him and hugging his arm. Castron petted the Pokemon until they both fell asleep happily and knew a friendship had been made.

When he awoke in the morning Duskull was waiting for him with a greatball in his arms as he motioned it to Castron. The boy took it and tapped him lightly on the head with it, making him his own. He was now a trainer and started on his journey with his new friend, now named Necro as his emotions slowly started to drain from him. He was soon considered elite as he captured many more, adding to his strength and team. His emotions were nearly all gone in normal conversation and he didn’t mind one bit.

At the age of seventeen he returned to Hearthome and started to track down his mother’s killer. It took many weeks and many leads but, he found out who killed her and approached his home. The man was now thirty and had no one in his life, much like him. As Castron approached him a new feeling spread amongst him, rage. It was the type of anger that only needs to destroy and kill, and he was filled to the brim with it as he entered the house with the man on his sofa watching television.

Castron’s eyes started to change red and a devilous scream emitted from his mouth as a change started to occur. Fueled by an unknown rage, he slew the man quickly and left the home satisfied and happy. He was at peace with his mother’s death and would never return to Hearthome ever again.

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Name:Necro
Species:Dusknoir
Ability:Pressure
Nature:Calm
History:
Necro was at once, a simple Duskull hatched domestically. His mother was a dusclops and his father was a Configurious . His training was started almost instantly but, he proved weak and unsuited for the harsh training regimen his original trainer had in mind for him. Even though he ried to get stronger he never got anywhere, and was eventually abandoned in the woods and shortly after, met Castron. After being captured, he started to grow with Castron being friendlier and more supportive of his fighting. They remained close partners until a fight with a wingull, where Necro evolved into Dusclops.
As a Dusclops, Necro was much calmer, rather walking than his usual zipping around and surprising passersby. This went on for a long time until Castron traded with a psychic for a bit of Reaper cloth. Thinking the cloth was simple fabric he gave it to Necro as a bandana, only to find out he was transformed into his powerful, final evolution.
As a Dusknoir, Necro is the most powerful on the team, often leading the way for battle and screaming with his large mouth. His personality somewhat reflects Castron’s on first impression but, after a while he will become friendly and bubbly around ones he knows. His training however is somewhat wicked, with him knowing one of the most evil moves, only through use of him tapping into Castron's soul which his trainer doesn't know about.
Moves:
  • Shadow Ball
  • Will-O-Wisp
  • Dark Void
  • Ominous Wind
  • Nightmare

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Name:Pirate
Species:Chatot
Ability:Keen EYe
Nature:Jolly
History:
Pirate was the first Pokemon actually caught by Castron and remains strong despite his small stature. He was caught at a young age and fluttered around until he decided to rest near Solaceon Town. There he would play with children and pretend he was a pirate captain with them. Though, he would always be sad when they left.
It didn’t take long for Castron to hear about the legends of the strongest Pokemon around from the children. He followed them and challenged the bird, only to defeat it with ease and lob a quick ball at it. Then, it was caught and his. The children were happy for the bird and told Castron to take care of him and he promised just that.
Pirate’s name was obvious but, was unintentionally enhanced when he had an accident. A year into Castron’s career he tried to fight a pinsir, which resulted in Pirate’s eye being taken out when vicegrip was used on his a bit too hard.
He was taken to the Pokemon center and it was revealed he was mostly fine but, would need an eye patch which was quickly accepted by the bird, who simply exclaimed he was a pirate and thought nothing more of it.
Moves:
  • Sky Attack
  • Hyper Voice
  • Sing
  • Thief
  • Roost

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Name:Distro
Species:Absol
Ability:Super Luck
Nature:Adamant
History:
Distro was one caught not out of power, but realization. There was a small town in Hoenn where Castron had landed for a run with the Hoenn league that feared a certain Pokemon. Castron decided to help and waited for the Pokemon which ran into town and sat at the center. Castron was curious but, captured the Pokemon sneakily with a dusk ball.
Before returning him, he asked the villagers what he did. The replied that whenever he appeared bad things happened and it struck Castron. This Pokemon was like him, why would he give this to them since they’re probably going to punish him for no reason. He fled with the Pokemon who became a quick addition to his team, being a mix of speed, power, and obedience.
Moves:
  • Charge Beam
  • Thunderbolt
  • Night Slash
  • Razor Wind
  • Perish Song

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Name:Golem
Species:Golurk -
Ability:Iron Fist
Nature:Gentle
History:Golem was caught in a way anyone would expect. Castron was exploring an ancient temple in Sinnoh one day looking at the legend of the Creation trio which he felt a strong connection too, and encountered the mighty guardian protecting a bit of territory.

It was easily caught with a heavy ball and quickly became one of the stronger members of the team in terms of pure strength. Golem however doesn’t like to fight and will only do so if someone is in danger. Castron describes him as a gentle giant and that is true, with him helping small Pokemon like Castron would and carrying them if they’re tired and even picking up his trainer and letting him ride on his shoulder on occasion.

It isn't found outside of its Pokeball in the city to often because of his size though in a country side it can be seen walking around freely. The genetic trait of where golurks can loose thier legs and fly off has been lost through years of being in a small cave. It has made it to the point of him barely being able to get off the ground though he is trying to learn to fly again..
Moves:
  • Ice Punch
  • Fire Punch
  • Thunder Punch
  • Drain Punch
  • Shadow Punch

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Name:Dozer
Species:Aagron
Ability:Heavy Metal
Nature:Modest
History: Dozer was one of the easiest catches Castron has ever had with a final evolution. The pokemon was at one time a simple work pokemon accidently left behind at Rusturf Tunnel surrounded by the Whismur he grew lax and happy with his life but craved battle. So, everyone who came through the cave was encountered by the goliath and forced to battle. He was unbeatable until Castron came around and defeated him after a long battle with Necro and Distro. He turned out to be a strong edition to his team and the only fighter to not reflect some type of his personality.
Moves:
  • Heavy Slam
  • Earth Power
  • Superpower
  • Focus Blast
  • Metal Burst

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Name:Duchess
Species:Skarmory
Ability:Weak Armor
Nature:Rash
History: Duchess was a bit harder of a Pokemon to catch but, has been a more awarding capture than just as a new member of his team. She was first seen at an ash covered field in Hoenn where she fluttered around with rage and chaos on her mind. The moment she saw Castron she lunged at him, scratching his arm as he tossed out Necro (who was a Dusclops at the time) to fight.
The two quarreled for a matter of hours, until Castron saw his opening and lobbed an ultraball in her direction, hitting her then capturing the Pokemon for himself. It was a triumph for him and he decided to start training immediately.
The Pokemon was…hard headed, not wanting to follow orders nor anyone’s commands. It took about a year but, she will now respond to her trainer only purely out of the respect he’s earned from her for fighting her, then trying to train her and not giving up.
She is widely used in aerial combat as the stronger bird, compared to Pirate. She is also Castron’s main use of Pokemon transportation, making a great flier and fighter all in one.
Moves:
  • Drill Peck
  • Steel Wing
  • Fly
  • Roost
  • Brave Bird


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Name:Pillow
Species:Mareep
Ability:Static
Nature:Quiet
History: Pillow was an interesting case indeed for Castron, she is the latest to his team and the weakest but she is used just as much as the rest. She was found by Castron while in Goldenrod City one day and looking around an alley. Inside he saw a small a small egg, lying on the top of a dumpster. Castron shuddered, thinking of the horrors that would await the baby if it hatched here. He scooped it up into his arms and hugged it, a bit of happiness and gentle devotion showing through from his otherwise bleak soul.

He cared for the egg for a few weeks before it finally hatched, revealing a shy female Mareep. It was instantly bonded with the boy, thinking of him as her mother rather than a trainer. Castron tried to act cold and strict like his other’s but whenever he told it to fight and it simply laid at his feet his heartstrings tugged and he couldn’t help but treat her with love. Even though she had no name, it was an instant love and she never questioned him, even when she was called “You” or “It”. Her name was derived from the night that Castron was nearly to the point of passing out in the forest and he laid down on a rock, though he forgot to return his precious, babyish Pokemon to her ball and she ended up nuzzling herself underneath Castron’s head and acting as a fleece pillow.

Although she rarely battles for Castron being over protective, she can often be seen running about happily and under Castron’s head where she happily resides as his sleep aid. Her electricity is quite powerful though uncontrollable at times when she’s scared and will result in her shocking whoever’s around her.
Moves:
  • Thunderbolt
  • Rest
  • Yawn
  • Snore
  • Attract

So begins...

Castron Jacruze's Story

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Castron stood at the bow of the ship, eyeing the horizon as waves crashed against the weak ship. It wasn't an actual ship and it retrospect it was probably a bad idea but no one would ever take the blonde haired bad luck charm sailing. So, he and Val had to settle with a broken down ship that should have been docked years ago.

It was left abandoned at Lilycove and Castro took a more clever approach and possessed it using Necro. Him and Val had been sailing for about two days starting this morning as they headed towards a small island that was revealed through a letter sent to him. He hadn't told his companion about what the letter held but he made sure to convince her enough to go on the trip.

He sighed and gripped the necklace around his neck that was given to him by his mother. She said that it was with him when he arrived but only the small piece was with him. He felt it grow warm as they traveled further and further, like it was telling him to keep going. He didn't understand how or why but he wanted to find out who sent him the letter and what their intention was since it simply held the location and sighed by "Diana" a girl who he presumed he never met.

His mind started to drift and he turned to hear a small bleat. Pillow was at his feet and out of her Pokeball, she wanted to be held and Castron let out a small smile and picked up his Pokemon. She snuggled into his arm and closed her eyes as she started to sleep as Castron walked back to the captains quarters where Val and Castron had been sleeping, since he didn't want Val to know he knew she was a girl and he thought that she had no knowledge on her theories.

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Vayle stirred from her sleep at the sound of footsteps. "Good Morning Castron" She shivered...obviously cold and pulled the navy blazer she was wearing tighter around herself. "Where's my jacket...." She rummaged around in a black backpack with a smilely face. Her hands curled around a yellow cat ear hoodie and she pulled it out and on in one swift movement. She walked passed the yellow-haired boy and up onto the deck.

A blast of clean ocean breeze greeted her and blasted the dark chocolate mess of hair back. "Hey, Nanashi how did we get talked into this?" She turned to see the ever watchful Pokemon behind her, it shot her a look clearly saying I warned you. Val only sighed and rummaged into the backpack again producing a bar of Swiss chocolate. "I get bribed to easily and my fault I suppose." She took a tentative bite of the chocolate, enjoying the bittersweet richness. "I still wonder though...." The thought that Castron knew her true gender worried her. Not that it really mattered, but it wasn't something she liked people knowing unexpectedly.

The boat gave an unexpected jolt and caused Val to fall on her behind. "Why couldn't we have taken a more stable boat. One that couldn't fall to pieces any moment and kill us all??" She went back down to the captains quarters again trying to keep footing as the boat was tossed among the waves. "Castron why are we even going to an island in the middle of nowhere?" She crossed her arms and firmly planted herself in front of her companion.

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Castron let out a sigh and smiled down at his pokemon once Val left. He knew that she didn't like lightning and having to train his electric type would be somewhat conflicting. Pillow hopped down from his arms and bleated again as she walked to the far wall of the room and stretched a bit. "Alright Pillow, if you keep this training up your be an ampharos in no time." he said enthusiastically, almost with a twinkle in his eye.

He pulled out a pocket watch from his jacket and sat it on the ground only a few feet from himself "Okay, use thunderbolt." he said plainly as the little Pokemon tried all her might to summon static. It was then when Val walked in the room to have a thunderbolt whiz by her feet and strike the clock, turning it on.

"Castron why are we even going to an island in the middle of nowhere?" Castron sighed and thought to himself for a moment. "It's a mix of a feeling and a letter." he reached in his jacket and pulled out a small envelope with a small yellow piece of paper telling him to go to the island with only his most trusted friend.

"That's why bud" he said then returned Pillow to her ball, only to have Pirate jump out. "Land HO." he chirped and flew outside to see the view of a small island on the horizon.

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The moment the bolt of energy struck near her feet Vayle froze and a wide-eyed look of fear spread across her face. The struggle to maintain composure caused her to start trembling. "Yeah...okays..." She managed to get out in her usual monotone, the pitch a bit higher completely forgetting about the contents of the letter. She watched the electric type behind her curtain of brown locks and almost jumped when Pirate popped out chirping, "Land HO." "Finally..."

"Hey, Cas? Want to take Zero or Duchess as a shortcut?" Val pulled out an Ultraball with loving care. "And then we can finally get off this boat." The boat hit another wave and sent a jolt through the rickety frame as if in response to her question. "The boat agrees apparently." Val picked up Nanashi and the Pokemon curled around the small girl's shoulders.

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Castron shrugged at Val's request. "I suppose so, I like the ship though... it's got an eerie sense of distortion, everything's out of place but it still runs." he said with a calm expression as he spoke to the floor. "Necro when we get to shore find us, and make sure she stays in one piece." the ghost let out a laugh showing he understood and Castron walked out, pulling the untraball from his coat pocket and hurled out Duchess, his finicky flier.

She squawked and Castron snapped his fingers, making her land and crouch down to be mounted. Her trainer got on the metal bird, her screeching in response. She spread her wings and took a small run, taking off in seconds with the wind with them. Castron looked down on the boat and shouted "Come on, hurry up."

He couldn't help but feel a small anger coming from two different direction. He felt the same rage that he had felt when he killed his mother's murder so many years ago. He simply glared to the north, opposite of the island and snarled. "The Hell is that?" he muttered and was half tempted to fly towards there and beat the crap out of them.

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Vayle quickly followed Castron out, eager to be in the air. As a dabbler in parkour, she loved the feeling of being in the air, the wind tugging at you in a free fall, and just the free felling. "Zero, lets go!" She released the blue dragon and clambering up him. They quickly took to the sky, enjoying the freedom after being on a boat for an eternity. Nanashi dug her nails into her trainer's shoulder. "The way you talked about the boat, it reminded me rather of a place my mom talked about. The Distortion world...home of a cursed Pokemon." Val said in an awed voice and then returning to her doll like composure.

"The Hell is that?"

"Ah..I can explain the sto-" She lightly punched her friend's arm when she noticed the comment wasn't directed towards her. "Hey, something wrong?" To be honest Vayle had never seen Castron this way, she really didn't know much at all yet he knew quite a lot about her. "The island is just right there. C'mon Cas."

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Castron was suddenly washed out of his trance as he felt the light punch. “Y-Yes…I’m fine.” He stated and slowly started to fly towards the mainland. He thought about the small motion Val had mentioned and he shrugged. “I suppose so, I don’t believe in fairy tales though and there’s no reason to believe in them.

He didn’t mean to be frugal but he had to because of the rage. He kept a small pace ahead of the girl and her dragon but let out a soft sigh. “I’m sorry… I know that those stories mean a lot to you… I just don’t believe in them.” He said with a somber tone as he started to look for a safe landing spot.

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"Whatever you say. One person's opinion will change my beliefs." Vayle kept her eyes ahead and began to descend, the beach was the best place to land after all. "To be honest if you always worry about what other's think, you will never be free." She spoke to no one in particular. Zero landed lightly, his wings stirring the sand. The sound of the ocean hitting the shore brought a feeling of piece to the girl, her amber eyes going hazy as she remembered some memories.

"Every place has its secrets. Though some are best left undiscovered, and some no matter how unreal must be accepted." Her mother's advice surfacing in her head. "I suppose what we are doing will decide that..." Val turned and stared at the shining Pokemon with the yellow haired trainer. She waved at them, obviously trying to get their attention.

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Castron rolled his eyes as him and his partner landed. "I don't care about what people think, only you. Don't get it that way, you're just the only person who can put up with me." he said bluntly as he jumped off Duchess and returned her happily to her ball. Pillow popped back out in time to be met with Pirate who landed on Castron's shoulder. He squawked and motioned towards the girl running over to him just in time for Castron to look.

"Hi there! Did you get the letter too?!" said the white haired girl. Pillow whimpered and hid behind Castron as he offered a somber expression and a raised eyebrow. "Yes I did, Castron Jacruze." he held out his hand and looked over the girl. "And you are?" he said with the slightest bit of elegance in his voice as Pillow nestled down behind her master.

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Vayle reguarded Castron's comment and shrugged it off. She had no idea what he was talking about. "What did he mean by don't get it that way..?" Nanashi rolled her eyes, her trainer was the most oblivious person in the world. Val then returned Zero to his pokeball after giving him a pat on the head and turned to the girl who appeared before them.

"I'm Vallen Fuse. Nice to meet you." She grinned with a warm smile, merely to ease up the waves of dislike she seemed to feel emitting from Castron. "I honestly know nothing of the letter. I was just "dragged" along." Nanashi hopped off the girl at this comment and nudged Pillow who was hiding and sat almost protectively next to the pokemon.

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Opal took Castron's hand and shook. "Opal Dereson. Pleased to meet you." She smiled ever so sweetly, but couldn't shake the cold aura that sort of hung over Castron. The heiress bowed to Vallen. "Pleasure to meet you as well. This is one of my team, Helena." The Gothorita bowed as well. "So, here we are on an island in the middle of who-knows-where. When do you think we'll get filled in on what's going down?" Opal asked, not really expecting a solid answer.

She had entertained the idea of a treasure hunt, but that was a silly idea. And much too novel-worthy. At any rate, Opal just wanted to figure out what was going down. Patience was one thing that just never caught on with her.