Torch

Personality
Torch is adventurous, mischievous, and very outgoing. He loves to go on adventures that involve traveling to new places. He's often goofy, makes an occasional lame joke here & there, and enjoys spending time with his friends. He always does his best to help somebody in need, and loyal to his friends. He's persistent when learning new things, such as playing his ocarina or learning to fight with his staff. He tends to run into dangerous situations but manages to make it through them.

Appearance
As a Torchic he was smaller than an average Torchic. He has done some growing up since he evolved, standing at 3"0 feet which is slightly taller than the average Combusken. He wears a flowing red scarf around his neck he received from Chicia's spirit. (See Mt. Pyre Adventure.) He partially wears this to conceal a faint but jagged scar he got from his showdown with Xanza.

He wears an over-the shoulder staff holster to allow him to carry his staff on his back. This holster also combines into a sort of utility belt he can strap several items on. On this belt he carries his mystical item pouch, (See Torch's first adventure.) an ocarina, and eviolite stone. He uses the stone as a light armor to defend himself better against attacks.

Abilities & Disadvantages
Torch has been proven to beat the odds many times when it comes to battle, having defeated large foes such as Xanza. His battle style can be very adaptive depending on the situation, being a resourceful Pokémon. He takes Ares's motto 'Go hard like a Charizard' with reverence, never giving up until he faints or his opponent admits defeat. He uses his inventory of sleep bombs to make foes fall asleep. His eviolite acts as an invisible armor, extending his durability in battle. Chicia, his companion ghost, acts as a guide during battle, pointing out flaws & potential abilities with his opponents. All this combined with his natural fighting style, natural athletic ability, and experience makes Torch a highly formidable opponent.

However, Torch does not do as well when faced with a battle in the dark. His poor night vision, a result of being part of the Torchic line, puts him at a disadvantage. Although he relies on Chicia and his hearing to point out where his foes are, his accuracy and chance of landing critical hits is lessened. Super-effective hits put a big dent on his eviolite protected body.

Torch has recently been working on fixing his night vision weakness. He trains blindfolded and focuses on relying on his other senses instead of just his vision and Chicia. He plans on honing this ability until darkness doesn't become his problem anymore.

Birth
Torch was born deep in the forest near Oldale Town in Hoenn on the 16th of January. He hatched from an abandoned egg under a bush. His parents' identities and whereabouts are still unknown but some events have provided possible clues.

Wiglin the Wurmple
Torch was clueless about the world after hatching, being just a baby. But he was willing to find out more about the thing he called 'life'. He stumbled across a Wurmple named Wiglin. Wiglin was a very intelligent, and somewhat arrogant Wurmple. Wiglin became his first friend and showed him the basic ropes of life including gathering berries, education, and battling. Torch's first battle was against a Poochyena, whom agreed to assist in Torch's crash course on life. Wiglin eventually showed Torch where he could live.

First Home
Torch used to live in a burrow next to a small pond, snugly surrounded by a circle of dense bushes. The pond was later revealed to mysteriously have slow healing properties. His burrow later expanded into several tunnels for more space.

Life in Oldale Forest
Torch was self-sufficient enough to live on his own without too many problems. Torch liked to visit Wiglin and made friends with the wild pokemon living in the humble forest. At one point, Torch found an abandoned soccer ball, and showed it to some of his Poochyena friends whom explained that it was used to play a human gamed called Soccer. Torch then decided to start a big game, gathering up anyone who was willing to play. The game was narrowly won when Wiglin scored the final goal. Torch also liked to play tricks on passing trainers, hiding in an empty eggshell and popping out to surprise them. This, of course, led to narrow capture attempts.

Beginning
One day, Torch observed a trainer battle between a Charmander and an Aron. The Charmander then proceeded to use Flamethrower, which defeated the already weak Aron. This surprised the curious Torchic and he asked Wiglin why some pokemon were able to learn such powerful moves like that. Wiglin explained to him about TMs and how they can bought from stores or found in the strangest places for no apparent reason. Torch then asked him if he knew of any places to find any TMs. Wiglin uneasily told Torch he knew of one hidden deep inside an unnamed Registeel temple deep in the forest, then he told him not to get any ideas. Torch later ignored this and planned to make his first exploration ever. Torch made his way to the cave entrance, marked by an ancient statue of Registeel. Before he made his way in, a Togetic named Sargent intercepted him, asking him what he was doing. Torch explained to him and the Togetic agreed to escort the inexperienced Torchic.

The Exploration
The temple was a vast place riddled with progressively stronger pokemon. There were many dead ends, but some rooms had treasure chests filled with things like berries. There no sign of any TMs that the Torchic was seeking. They found a large tunnel, which would lead deeper underground into the temple. But before they went in, something caught Torch's eye, a ledge above the tunnel entrance. Torch proceeded to ask Sargent to fly him above it, which led to a treasure chest sitting inside a hidden alcove. With joy, Torch found a Flamethrower TM.

The Mysterious Noise
Shortly after learning Flamethrower, a metallic, grinding noise echoed throughout the temple. Torch & Sargent were shocked to hear such a sound. Torch then asked Sargent if they could investigate the noise. Sargent promptly agreed.

The Investigation
With Torch on his back, Sargent flew deeper into the tunnel. The place went on for many miles underground and it steadily got hotter. They found magma streams and strong pokemon, which Sargent got rid of with some help from Torch. They eventually encountered a wall covered in Braille, which looked like some sort of warning message. They immediately heard the noise again, much louder than before. Sargent realized that Registeel might be awake from his eternal sleep and angry. They agreed that Registeel should be found and calmed down before anything got worse.

Encounter With Registeel
The duo eventually reached a cave entrance surrounded by torches and more Braille. They flew in and found an angry Registeel. He didn't listen to anything they had to say and Registeel attacked. The battle with Registeel was mainly fought by Sargent, aided heavily by Torch's super-effective Flamethrower. Registeel was annoyed by their flying around, so he grabbed them and threw them down in a Seismic Toss. This caused heavy damage to the Togetic and Torchic. Torch encouraged Sargent to keep fighting and that they should combine his Blaze-powered Flamethrower and Sargent's Hyper Beam. This was enough to defeat Registeel and he collapsed back into his eternal sleep.

The Hidden Room
After defeating Registeel, a stone door in the corner rolled open. They found a plain message inscribed on a wall that said, ''Congratulations, you have passed the challenge of Registeel. You are free to claim the treasure left behind by us. Furthermore...'' The rest of the message was chipped away by age, cutting off any further information. The duo found themselves in a room filled with many TMs and preserved rare berries. They excitedly split up the treasure and that was the end of the adventure. This adventure gave Torch many of the moves he currently uses and his sense of adventure.

The Mysterious Pouch
Torch was digging around his treasure findings the following night to find a seemingly ordinary tie-up pouch made of leather. Later, he finds that it can store much more than it looks like. It looks somewhat full on the outside but it can store up to 50 berries and items. It is believed to be made by the same people who wrote the message on the wall. It has aided Torch throughout his adventures since then.

Setting Out
Torch heard of a mountain of the dead from a friend. He thought it was pretty intriguing so he decided to take a look. When he came across the lake, he couldn't find a way to cross it to get to the mountain in the center. But then a wise Latios named Azure noticed the Torchic. He asked what was he doing near a place like Mt. Pyre. After explaining that he just wanted to explore, Azure agreed to take him across the foggy lake.

Chicia's Headstone
After climbing a few steps, Torch noticed a lonely headstone with the familiar Torchic crest symbol carved on to it. Very curious, he examined it and found out that it was a female Torchic named Chicia who died a very tragic death. Feeling sorry for her, he left a Lum Berry on her grave out of respect. He then continued on to explore.

The Exploration
Torch encountered many Ghost-type pokemon, most of which weren't too friendly. The fog was very dense, making it hard to see upcoming enemies. He made his way to the top to find two mysterious orbs. Feeling their power, he decided it would be best to leave them alone. Finding nothing else of interest, he decided to head back.

The Scarf
As he headed back, he noticed that the Lum Berry he had previously placed was gone. In its place was a custom red scarf with 'Chicia' stitched in cursive on the corner. Torch was very shocked but decided that maybe it was a sign that he should take it. He wore it and immediately felt a presence within the scarf. He shook it off and left on Azure once again. Later, he would occasionally see Chicia in his dreams. He now maintains a bond with Chicia's spirit and the scarf, even asking her for advice sometimes. The scarf is now Torch's most prized possession, getting upset if he misplaces it.

Ares & Cerberus
Ares the Charizard and Cerberus the Houndoom are among Torch's first role models. He met the two & admired their strength and later, heroism. They used to hate the world and only fended for themselves. But they have since changed dramatically, especially over the course of the important Xanza plot.

Pope-kémon Slowking XII
A wise and important leader. He is the guide and moral voice of Shamouti Island. He has quickly become one of Torch's mentors and occasionally acts as a parent for the mischievous Torchic. He has an adopted daughter named Nyx, an Alakazam Torch met as an Abra.

Nyx
An Alakazam. One of Torch's closest friends, they knew each other at a young age as Torchic and Abra. She was initially shy, even teleporting away from him when he sneezed fire unintentionally at her. They developed a brother/sister bond over time and Nyx became protective of Torch ever since he was a Torchic. She is intelligent and friendly. They have gone through many things together. Nyx was once infatuated with Torch, although Torch friendzoned her. They are now dating separate Pokémon.

Corey "Cool" Sorao
A goofy and caring trainer who gets serious when the situation arises. He eventually became the trainer for Ares and is a good human friend of Torch's. He has mysteriously disappeared one day.

Arkana the Gardevoir
A carefree, male Gardevoir. He met Torch one night after having his first vision. He has helped Torch toy with the idea that maybe one of his parents were a Psychic-type and that it was one of the rare cases where certain powers were passed over to an offspring. They have since been very good friends.

Dawson
A blind Samurott Torch met as a Dewott. After Cerberus went out of control from rage one day and burned down the village, he offered the Torchic some help. He evacuated the the villagers and later became good friends with the Torchic. He later helped save the island from Izobi, another villain.

Koza
A Ditto with a blindfold. He originally met Torch as a cursed Banette doll. Torch decided to have them explore Orre together. Later, unbeknownst to them, Miss Magius lifted the curse. They evaded Team Snagem members, hi-jacked a Kyogre submarine, and even encountered Shadow Lugia, who later turned out to Torch's Hitmontop friend, Kienan.

Articuno
One of the legendary birds of Kanto. He invited Torch to a feast after he witnessed him defeat Shadow Lugia. He later decided to make him his heir and taught him how to tolerate extreme cold, especially in water.

Blake
A Prinplup. He met Torch as a Piplup near Sandgem Town in Sinnoh while Torch was training to be Articuno's heir. They later became great friends. They even helped find an Eviolite for a Bulbasaur who couldn't evolve. They became much closer over time, and spent much time hanging out with each other in Shamouti. They battled each other on January 16th, in Shamouti's main square. Torch ended up winning after Blake admitted defeat, feeling close to fainting. As they both evolved, Blake asked Torch to hold his flipper. They evolved together, wing-in-flipper, showing how close their friendship was.

Quentin
A very civilized Ivysaur lawyer on a wheelchair. Torch originally met him as a Bulbasaur with Nyx while he was researching a murderer. They helped him catch the perpetrator's accomplice. Quentin rewarded the kids with the latest Pokégear model. Later, Torch and Blake spoke to him over a campfire in Sinnoh. They felt sorry for him when he mentioned he couldn't evolve because of his condition. When he mentioned eviolite, they thought it would be able to help him evolve. They went off on a quest to find it. Torch nearly drowned in acquiring the eviolite. However, Quentin rejected Torch's gift. This hurt Torch's feelings very much. Later, they eventually made up.

Zorro
The son of Ares, a black Charmeleon with clone markings inherited from his father's genes. He has known Torch as a Charmander, being initially shy & reclusive. He reveres Torch for playing a part with his father in saving the world. Strange events happened back home in Torch's absence, as he was in Kalos. Torch did not meet him again until Koza introduced Zorro, much to his surprise. At this point, he was fully evolved and more confident than ever. Before Torch could ask more questions, he receives a call from home. Torch finds out that Zorro has apparently died a long time ago, and he didn't believe it. They didn't believe him either. To prove his point, he asks Zorro to speak on the phone with them. Zorro smashes the phone, incinerating it and blasts away with Koza. This left Torch in total confusion. Later, Zorro returns to visit Torch and gives him a new Pokégear as an apology. He explains that he is free, he is happy, and that is all. He asks Torch to vow that he had never seen him and he admits that he reveres him as a 'national hero.' He would explain more later, someday. Torch takes this vow, believing in his vague cause of freedom. Later, he finds out about Zorro's killings and confronts him about it. As they were about to scuffle, they are interrupted. Later, Zorro returned to his normal self, reverting to a Charmander after the plot was finished.

Ariella
Torch met her as a Flabébé. She is now taller than Torch and now Torch's girlfriend. Before she was fully evolved, she was incapable of speaking fully due to her small lungs. The fairy admired the Torchic's cheery personality and 'charisma'. As a Floette, Torch gave her a flower necklace as a gift on Christmas, which elated her to the point of giving him a small peck on the cheek. Later on, she joined Torch and Blake on their grand adventure in Kalos, wanting to possibly evolve. They found some possible evolution stones for her in Glittering Cave, and she wanted to wait until they got to her former home in Route 7 for her species' approval. Torch has increasingly had more feelings for her the more time they had spent together, though he denied it at first. Torch finally realizes he likes her after a talk with Medina, an old friend of his. After Floette evolved, his feelings only intensified. Later, in Anistar City, they were alone and watching the sundial. Torch decides to tell her how he feels by asking her to close her eyes, kissing her afterward.

She is now a practicing magician capable of transforming others and possibly more as a result of a previous storyline. She wields a magic staff and studies a tome Torch gave to her for Christmas.

Tacitus
A gruff, quiet Swampert Torch befriended in Kalos. He has been witness to many of the strange events that Torch constantly runs into. He also cares very much about the friends he made.

Ephril Halmont
3 time boxing circuit champion Hitmonchan. Torch first met him in Luke's fight club while Torch was in his Grass Blaziken form. After an intense battle, Torch emerged victorious. This made Ephril train harder and then he called Torch out for a rematch right before he changed back into a Combusken. Even after his training, Torch managed to get the best of him. This made Ephril realize that Torch had potential for greatness. He encouraged Torch to take up MMA fighting, starting Torch on a new dream to become MMA Champion.

Xanza Plot
Torch played a huge part in fighting off the evil Hydreigon, Xanza. There was an initial invasion of Shamouti; Torch helped save the day rescuing captive human and Pokemon children. He used Dig to have them escape Xanza's minions from under their nose. This rendered Helia's (See Xanza Plot link) ultimatum of harming them if they don't surrender useless and they withdrew their army in defeat. Later, there was a second battle of Shamouti, led by Xanza himself. The outcome of the battle would determine the world's fate. Torch, Ares, and Cerberus were to defeat him right there using the Catalyst Crystal. Torch later had an unexpected climactic showdown with Xanza in the finale of the plot in a mysterious place called 'Limbo', right after Xanza was thought to have been defeated by the trio. (More coming.)

Items
These are all of Torch's main belongings, acquired during actual RPs. Most of these items are stored in his mystic pouch. This is more of my personal reference to check back to, because the list is getting rather lengthy.
 * Chicia's red scarf
 * A silk scarf gifted to him by Slowking. Mainly for special occasions, he rarely uses it.
 * A mystical pouch
 * A plushy, life sized Snorlax balloon, gifted to him by Corey.
 * A Kyogre submarine (Robo-Kyogre), acquired in a hi-jacking in Gateon Port, Orre with Koza.
 * Soccer ball
 * Eviolite. Meant for Quentin the Bulbasaur with good intentions, but he didn't want it. Torch kept it.
 * ✘ A Pokégear, gifted by Quentin as thanks for helping him with a crime scene investigation. Destroyed by Zorro.
 * Sleep bombs, bought by Torch at the Shamouti village market. Used mainly for mischievous reasons, but also for defense.
 * An ocarina, acquired as a Christmas gift he asked for. He's now experienced enough to play many songs on it.
 * Expert Belt, gifted by Blake. Currently stored.
 * Focus Band, gifted by Slowking. Currently stored.
 * Wooden Bo Staff, gifted by Char. Occasionally plays around with it and now he plans on learning to fight with it.
 * Staff Holster/Belt. Used to carry his staff across his back and to carry his other belongings by the belt.
 * A New-Gen Pokégear. Gifted by Zorro as compensation for his destroying of his old one.
 * Blazikenite. Gifted by Medina as a late birthday gift. Torch intends to find out its secrets in the future.
 * Mystery Key. Found on Mt. Pyre. said to have been dropped by a Gallade adventurer 50 years ago.
 * Alph Ruins Treasure. Includes ancient currency, a mysterious flute, and several books in Unown found deep in the ruins.
 * Various elemental gems used for boosting his attacks during battling situations.
 * Journal. A blank book Torch received as a gift so he can record his thoughts and experiences. Very durable.

Trivia

 * Torch was created on January 16th, 2013. This is also the same day he was born.
 * He is very fond of Sitrius and Lum Berries, enjoying the sour taste of the Lum Berry.
 * Torch has been shown to exhibit unusual psychic visions on more than one occasion, suggesting that one of his parents might have been a Psychic-type.
 * Another of his unusual abilities is that he can speak to spirits like Chicia.
 * He has a blatant dislike for Joltiks because of a past experience with one.
 * A faint scar is left on his neck from the previous battle with Xanza, having been bitten.
 * Torch enjoys watching Spinarak-Man and is a big fan of the fictional character.
 * He saved the world in the grand finale of the Xanza plot.
 * Torch evolved on January 16th, 2014. Exactly one year after he was born.
 * Torch evolved into Combusken after battling Blake, whom also evolved.
 * Torch's previous handle used to be 'TorchicHero', now it's 'CombuskenSavior' to signify continuity and growing up. Combusken is his evolution, and 'savior' is step up from 'hero'. It was originally supposed to be 'warrior' but it didn't fit the character limit.