Xenra Sardothien

She is a hybrid Zoroark and the main protagonist of *A Zoroark's Path*. Xenra struggles to put her past behind her as she endures hardships throughout her lifetime.

## General Information

### Species

Zoroark (hybrid of Unovan and Hisuian forms); disguisedKitsune/Zoroark (true form)

### Types

Dark/Normal (hybrid form)Dark (Unovan form)

Normal/Ghost (Hisuian form)

Dark/Ghost (true form)

## Powers

### Abilities

Illusion (hybrid form); Cursed Body (Hidden)

### Nature Types

Yin, Yang, Fire, Water, Wind, Lightning, Yin-Yang

### Signature Moves

Night Daze, Flamethrower, Shadow Claw, Mega Punch

### Other Abilities

Force-sensitivity, illusions, shape-shifting

## **Physical Appearance**

### **Normal Appearance**

Xenra usually appears as a hybrid of the Unovan and Hisuian forms of Zoroark. Her fur is a very dark grayish-black with narrow pale gray stripes on her back and a white underside. She has yellow eyes with red sclerae, red bumps on her arms and legs, between which are narrow white wavy-like markings, and red claws on each black hand and foot. Her voluminous mane is red with black accents and lacks the teal bangle and ponytail seen on most Unovan Zoroark. Instead, the end of the mane is ragged (like Hisuian Zoroark) and has some long, withering strands of fur tipped with black. She has a long, bushy tail with the underside being white and the tip being black. The ruff of long fur on her upper body is red, with long, withering points at her shoulders that fade to white. She has white rims over her eyes and 2 small white markings resembling teeth on the corners of her mouth. Her large, pointed black ears have red insides. She has a long snout and limbs, a skinny, yet muscular frame, and short stature.

### **Unovan Zorua/Zoroark**

As the Unovan form of Zorua, Xenra has dark gray fur, a black ruff of fur encircling her neck, and a short, bushy with a split tip. She has a large tuft of fur on top of her head, which is dark gray and tipped in red. Her eyelids are also red, with matching round spots above them serving as eyebrows.

As Zoroark, Xenra has the trademark ponytail mane, with a turquoise bangle separating the ponytail from the rest of the mane. She also has dark, slate gray fur, and red facial markings. Her tail is noticeably shorter and thinner. She has five red claws on each hand and only three on each foot.

In both forms, she retains her normal eye color and black extremities.

### **Hisuian Zorua/Zoroark**

As the Hisuian form of Zorua, Xenra possesses very pale gray fur. Her ears have red, split tips and black insides. Her eyelids and eyebrows are now a pale reddish-pink color. Her tail, the ruff around her neck, and the tuft of hair on her head are now longer with withering tips. They're all white at the bases, but fade to red at the tips and have a smoother appearance.

As Zoroark, Xenra has the same pale gray fur as Zorua, but now has more red and white accents. There are red, ovular spots resembling eyes on her arms and legs, and her tail is longer, but skinnier and more ragged-looking in appearance. Her mane has grown longer, turned white, and now covers the right side of her face. The many tips of the mane fade to red. She has black claws and narrow, white, wavy-lines on various parts of her body. There is long, withering fur dangling from her elbows and thighs that fades to red. Like Zorua, her ears have black insides.

She retains her normal eye color and black extremities in both forms.

### **True Form**

Xenra's true form is a mix of her hybrid form and a Kitsune. She is now twice her normal size and possesses seven long, bushy, swiping tails. Her hands now have five clawed fingers, while her back feet only have four. She has long, red withering strands of fur trailing from her shoulders, elbows, and haunches. Turquoise-colored bracelets now surround her wrists, and the white stripes on her back have transformed into raised ridges of bone. Her fur, which now has a more ragged appearance, has turned black, with her underside turning red, and her tails are now red with black tips. Each tail has a glowing blue eye with a jagged black stripe running down to the base. She now has larger, pointier ears, and white markings resembling scars all over her body. The ruff of fur on her chest and shoulders has grown to cover the upper half of her torso and is now white with black accents. Her now larger mane has also extended, gaining the Unovan Zoroark mane, which flows out over her back. There is now a turquoise, eye-shaped pendant on her throat with a red pupil.

## **History**

Xenra was a kitsune who had constant difficulty finding enough food to get by. As a result, she began stealing food from settlements, disguising herself as a Unovan Zoroark, though she was eventually caught in the act and pursued by angry people. During the confrontation, Xenra revealed her true form before mowing down wave after wave of people who attacked her. However, a large tanuki, who was the guardian of human settlements, attacked and defeated her before she could cause any more trouble. Xenra fled to the Unova Region, masquerading as a Unovan Zoroark, hoping to find refuge, but was constantly harassed by other Pokémon as well as trainers wanting to catch her. She tried to hunt, but got injured by a group of Mightyena and fled, stopping near a city. A group of trainers looking for a Zoroark later found her lying on the ground and took her to a Pokémon center.

On the following night, Xenra escaped and fled to the Hisui region. However, her wounds became infected, and she soon realized that any Pokémon foreign to the region unprepared for the freezing cold couldn't survive its harsh conditions. Because of this, she eventually died from a combination of starvation, sickness caused by her infected injuries, fatigue, frostbite, and hypothermia. Soon after her death, though, she was reborn through spite of all those who'd interfered with her freedom and took on some of the traits of Zoroark's Hisui form, becoming her normal hybrid form and hiding her true form within. Now able to withstand Hisui's harsh climate, Xenra quickly adapted, learning the best places to sleep and find enough food to survive. She eventually started calling the Region her home.

Years later, a group of Pokémon from the Yawaka Warrior Tribe came to the Hisui region looking for a hardy individual to join their ranks. They found Xenra wandering through the woods and ambushed her, quickly subduing her with drugsr and dragging her back to their docked ship. They sailed to the Unova Region and took Xenra to their home in the large mountain range known as the Tenko Mountains. There, Xenra was taken in as a new warrior after she proved herself worthy by defeating an Aggron in combat. Though she still desperately wanted her freedom and most of the Tribe members didn't willingly accept her, Xenra accepted her new responsibilities and pledged her life to the Tribe, adapting to their culture in the hopes that if she proved herself capable of living alone, the Tribe might let her go. However, as time passed, she realized that the Tribe wanted to keep her permanently; therefore, she began to formulate a plan to escape and return to Hisui.

## ***A Zoroark's Path***

### **Chapter 1: The Punishment**

Xenra wakes up one morning in the warriors' cave to a cold mountain wind and the sound of a horn blowing outside. She listens as her denmates rouse around her and stretch themselves, noticing that some watch with pleased looks as the sun rises. Xenra admits to herself that the pinkish-orange sky is beautiful to look at from a high place. She blinks the sleep out of her eyes and watches as the other warriors head out into the camp for breakfast. However, she chooses to stay inside the cave, knowing she isn't part of the Tribe and never will be. She also knows that many of the other Tribe members feel the same and refuses to participate in whatever's happening outside. Angrily, she turns her back on the rest of the warriors, who look at her with concern, and stares at the wall and reflects on the past six months, the amount of time she's lived with the Tribe. She realizes that Ilfe, the Tribe's leader, still wants her, and feels as if she's being used just for her power, thinking that nobody wants to know her opinion. Xenra feels a fresh wave of anger and expresses her longing to confront Ilfe and rip off his face, trying to find out why he won't listen to her.

Her thoughts are interrupted by approaching footsteps. Xenra turns around to see her Dragonite Tribemate Jake glaring at her. She feels her body stiffen and clenches her jaw at the sight of him, reflecting on how he'd challenged her at every turn since she joined the Tribe. She also reminisces how Jake is one of the most popular members of the Tribe. Xenra now fixes Jake with a level gaze, decided to be civil and speak with an even tone, caring not to give anything away. She asks what he wants, and Jake coolly replies that Ilfe wants to talk to her. Wondering what he wants with her now, Xenra marches past Jake into the camp, noticing the familiar emotions emanating from everyone as they turn to stare at her. The crowd gathered at the foot of the rock where Ilfe stands lets her through, and the Zoroark stops a foot from the base of the rock before her leader. She glares up at him, ignoring the snide whispers behind her. Ilfe looks back down at her, his eyes giving nothing away, then silences the Tribe.

Xenra inquires to Ilfe in a clipped tone if he asked for her, to which he confirms that he did. He states she hasn't been following orders and that this isn't the way to go when a leader asks her to perform vital tasks. Jake booms his agreement, crying that all Xenra does is mope around when she's not hunting. He goes on to add that she sneaks out at night, doesn't help anyone, and is rebellious and defiant, finishing with his opinion that she's no good to the Tribe. Xenra hears murmurs of agreement, feeling some mistrustful eyes bore into the back of her skull. She blames Ilfe for this since he brought her against her will, calling him a senile old fool. She growls that she doesn't belong in the Tribe or work well with people, backing away from the base of the rock.

Ilfe jumps down and glares at her, rumbling that there's room for improvement. He declares that Xenra will begin working with the students and teach them how to fight better as punishment for her defiance. He finishes by telling her that the Tribe is very lucky to have a powerful Pokémon such as herself and they couldn't bear losing her. Xenra scornfully huffs and spits that there is nothing she could teach them. However, Ilfe is adamant, telling her that she has powers many of the others don't. When Xenra tries to leave, Ilfe blocks her path, commanding her to work with the apprentices immediately. Xenra complies, realizing she lost the argument and that she can't disobey a direct order. She turns and head out of the camp toward the nearby training area with the twenty students following her.

## **Known Moves**

### **Psychic-type**

**Psychic:** The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. The user can also use their mind to control an object or opponent with this move.

*More coming soon.*

## **Stats**

**Disguised Form**

**HP:** 300

**Attack:** 140

**Defense:** 110

**Special Attack:** 130

**Special Defense:** 100

**Speed:** 150

### **True Form**

**HP:** 900

**Attack:** 400

**Defense:** 350

**Special Attack:** 490

**Special Defense:** 440

**Speed:** 500

## **Quotes**

"I thought you loved me, Ryan, I really did. Now I realize that it was all a sham. If you never want to see me again, fine. Just don't go to the Hisui Region, because that's where my home is. It's so cold that you wouldn't last a day there. Goodbye, Ryan. I wish you and Connie the best." - Xenra accepting the fact that Ryan is disowning her.

*More coming soon.*