The air was crisp but fresh, carrying with it the faint scent of pine and wildflowers that blanketed the Sinnoh outskirts. Riven stepped out of his small, weathered farmhouse, the wooden floorboards creaking beneath his feet. Before him lay the neglected farmland — a patch of earth scarred by time and disuse, but rich with potential.
He glanced down at the translucent blue interface hovering by his side — the Farmbound System. It pulsed softly with quiet promise.
[Farmbound System — Daily Report]
Farm Level: 1
Farm Points (FP): 0
System Points (SP): 10
Owned Pokémon: 1 / 60
The morning light caught the sleek blue fur of Riolu, who was cautiously testing his injured leg near the wooden fence enclosing the small pen. The fighting-type Pokémon's amber eyes reflected a mixture of pain and determination.
Riven crouched beside him, extending a hand slowly. "Take it easy. We'll get you back on your feet soon."
Riolu blinked, then gave a tentative nod — a silent trust forming between them.
Despite the pain, the little Riolu's aura flared faintly — a reassuring sign of vitality. Riven's mind flashed back to the system's description: Abandoned, Injured, Aura-sensitive… Potential: 3 Pank. It wasn't the highest rank, but with care and training, it could grow.
He'd seen enough in his past life — every life could be reborn with the right nurturing.
With a soft clank, Riven opened a rusty shed nearby, revealing the sparse tools left behind by whoever had once owned this place. A cracked watering can, a few scattered seeds, and a faded manual on basic farming lay in disarray.
The system flickered.
[Farmbound System Menu]
Plant Crops (Seeds required)
Water Crops (Tools required)
Upgrade Farm (FP required)
Pokémon Status
Battle Mode
Riven sighed, rubbing the back of his neck. "Alright, first things first. Let's start small."
He scanned the farm, noting patches of fertile soil between clumps of weeds and rocks.
Outside the pen, a gentle rustling announced the presence of a wild Budew peeking through the bushes. Its bright yellow face seemed curious but wary.
Riolu's ears twitched instinctively. Despite his injury, the Pokémon stepped protectively forward, a low growl rumbling in his throat.
Riven smiled faintly. "You're still got the fighting spirit, huh?"
Using the system, Riven checked Riolu's moves.
Riolu (Level 5)Moves: Quick Attack, Counter, Endure, Vacuum WaveAbility: Inner Focus
"Vacuum Wave will come in handy for battles ahead," Riven murmured.
Suddenly, Riolu's eyes glowed faintly, and a pulse of aura shimmered around him.
"Whoa! That's the aura sensitivity they told me about, right?"
The bond was already beginning to form — not just in words, but in feelings.
Turning back to the farm, Riven knelt and began clearing weeds, digging small holes with his hands. His fingers pressed into the rich earth, feeling its cool, moist texture. It reminded him of his old world — the greenhouse where he'd nurtured rare plants. But here, it was raw, wild, and full of life waiting to burst forth.
[Farmbound System — Available Seeds]
Oran Berry Seeds (5 FP)
Sitrus Berry Seeds (10 FP)
Cheri Berry Seeds (7 FP)
"Seeds, huh? I don't have FP yet…"
Riven glanced down at his worn-out shoes, his stomach twisting with hunger and uncertainty.
But the system was clear: He had to start somewhere.
Riolu whimpered softly and nudged Riven's hand.
Riven looked down to see a small stone near the fence post, partially covered in moss.
An idea struck him.
"Maybe you can help me with this, little guy."
He tossed the stone gently towards the weeds, and Riolu's quick reflexes snapped it up, breaking it into smaller pieces with practiced ease. The fighting-type's energy was more than just for battle — it could help clear land, protect the farm, and even assist with heavy labor.
[System Update]
+2 FP earned for clearing rocks and weeds.
Riven grinned. "Not bad."
He knew it would be a long road — growing crops, healing Riolu, learning to battle wild Pokémon — but this was the start.
As the sun rose higher, the peaceful quiet was suddenly shattered by a distant roar.
Riven's heart skipped.
A wild Gible burst from the nearby thicket, its sharp teeth bared, eyes glowing with ferocity.
Riolu immediately stepped in front of Riven, stance low and ready.
Battle Mode ActivatedWild Gible appeared!
Riven's hands trembled as the system flashed battle options:
Fight
Use Item
Switch Pokémon
Run
"Fight it," Riven whispered.
Riolu's amber eyes locked on Gible.
Riolu used Vacuum Wave!
A swift, focused gust of aura energy shot towards the Gible, knocking it back.
Gible snarled and lunged forward with Dragon Rage.
Riolu dodged nimbly and countered with Quick Attack.
The battle was rough, but Riolu's determination pushed him through. After a few tense moments, Gible fled back into the forest, wounded but alive.
Panting, Riven knelt beside Riolu, pride swelling in his chest.
"You did amazing."
The system chimed again.
[Battle Results]XP Earned: 15FP Earned: 5
As the day faded into evening, Riven sat by the small fire outside the farmhouse, watching Riolu carefully tend to his injured leg with herbal remedies he'd found nearby.
The system pulsed softly.
[Farmbound System — Daily Summary]
Farm Level: 1
FP: 7
SP: 10
Pokémon: Riolu (Level 6) — Potential 3 Pank
Tomorrow would bring more challenges, more Pokémon, and more growth.
But for now, under the blanket of stars, Riven whispered, "We're going to make this farm thrive. Together."
Riolu looked up, eyes shining with hope, as if promising that this was only the beginning of their journey.