Letters to Masaru

[Diamond]

Letter one
Dec 16, 2008

Dear Masaru,

Hello Masaru, how are you? I am doing fairly well. I am now half way to Earth Village, in the Slumber Forest. I exited the Shard Caves only minutes before.
I think it's only fair to warn you:
Please Masaru, whatever you do, never disturb any of the Pokemon in that cave if you can help it. I don't think you would on purpose, but one must always remember to at least try to be careful. Especially when in dark places.

On the bright side, there are some beautiful gem stones in there. You may be amazed by what you can find in the cave walls, Masaru. Many of the Pokemon are attracted to the shining jewels too(The jewels found in the Shard Caves seem to shine, even without any light source). If your looking to capture Pokemon when you get to the Shard Caves, chances are you'll find some good ones staring at the treasures in the walls.

I have never seen or heard of a place like Shard Caves. I actually liked it there and I may go back there when I become a stronger Pokemon Trainer. I don't know if you would enjoy a place like that, but I advise you to look around and see what you can find in there, besides Pokemon.

I'm sorry to say, I really don't have much else to write about. I'm almost at Earth Village. Of course, once I get there I will gather as much information as I can. I really hope I can find something...after all, I think it may be awhile before you reach the Earth Village. It took me a couple of months just to get to this forest.

From,
Jennifer Rose Gemstone

[ToD/Dante/Masa]

Dear Jennifer,

I am doing fairly well myself, just a little worn and tired. But that is only to be expected I guess. Thank you for your concern when it comes to the Shard caves, as well as for your advice. The pokemon I chose is a ghost Ponyta so hopefully it will make at least these routes easier and less demanding so I can cover ground quickly. Though right now I feel I should focus on getting it to trust me enough to let me ride.

Which reminds me, forgive me for not writing back faster. It was rather difficult for me to convince Professor Ash that my wants for having a pokemon. Of course, the reason for that shouldn't be a mystery. After all. If you go knocking on a door that belongs to Ash Ketchum wearing a Team Rocket jacket, you can expect a little hesitancy. I just didn't expect to be glared at with such intensity by a little yellow rodent.

But I am not getting rid of the jacket, as you could probably already guess. It means too much. So if people want to go around distrusting me, then that's fine by me. I don't need their opinion anyway.

Though after a bit of talking I managed to get a ghost Ponyta from him, as you already know, and he's promised to help me. How much his promise is worth, I'm not sure. Especially when someone like me is concerned.

Anyway, tell me, how have you been since your last letter?

Sincerely,
Masaru Takeshi Ootari