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In ritzy Sunset Coast City lives a Nidoking and queen couple of royal decent. Like most characters in the Poké Island et. al series, their names are the same as their specie. Though they have royal blood, they chose not to live the life of monarchy but moved away (despite the wishes of their family) somewhere quieter. Well, quiet and extremely posh. They own one of the many mansions there, but unlike a lot of the people who live there, they do not place themselves on a pedestal above those who live anywhere else.

Like all the other major Nidos of the series, Nidoqueen has a more feminine appeal than the typical. I dunno why I did this, I mean, I could've made them look normal but I guess not. Then again, looks alone didn't help Nidoran and Nidorina any in the beginning anyway. Still, Poke Island seems to breed cute looking individuals. Even the Raticate on the island are cute. Maybe that's why they keep themselves hidden from mainland. Also, like every other creature, clothes are optional. It really makes no difference if they wear them or not, but Nidoqueen often gets dressed up just because she can afford high fashion clothes.

Even with earlier martial issues, this couple is practically gaga for each other, especially in present day (i.e. after the point when Nidorino became more affectionate). Either way, the idea was to have a couple that went against the negative stereotype you may see in some married couples in fictional media. After their children, they love each other more than anything. Nidorina, obviously, loves Nidorino about five times as much as he does her, which sometimes makes him uneasy. Although not clingy, she isn't above pouncing him or pulling spontaneous stunts (this is one marriage that's far from predictable, that can be said). Still, they appreciate each others company and wouldn't trade what they have together for anything in the world. If only more spouses could love each other as unconditionally, this should be a new trend.

For when life gives you rainy days. ^^

"I'm lookin' pretty good for 30!"

Excuse to draw a picture of Nidoran Female, you'll find I do this a lot. I also tend to make a lot of over dramatic pictures with her, because she was such a dramatic character (nah, not really).

Based off of the Poke Tales versions, as opposed to their finalized toddler selves. Despite how it looks, they're actually close friends. Or maybe it just appears that way because Dot has no one else to play with, and Needles just takes it because the circumstance is mutual. I can imagine in the future, Dot becomes a Nini-like figure being all tough and protective of Needles, who is probably cowardly like Alternate Universe Nidorino. The only difference is it'll be more of a brother sister relationship, and Needles is just a nervous guy instead of a weird one.

Nidorino's full family, regardless of extension, by the end of Poke Legends. Pictured is (clockwise from the top): Needles, Nidorino, Totodile, Chicolita, Diana, Eevee, Nina, and Nidorina. Nidorina would love more kids, but Nidorino refuses until the youngest is at least five, and they have gone up a peg in social economic status. It's a family of love, though, which is probably the whole underlying theme of Nidorino and Nidorina's segments in Poke Tales and Legends; Love and family.

Nidorino works at a large business firm in Metroise, the major city of Poke Island. He always does his best to support his family.

The Dodrio, whose name I still haven't checked up on since I last posted this, is Nidorino's secretary. Yes, she has wings. The Pokedex says they have them, and I assume they never use them because they're tiny. They probably also blend in with the rest of the "fluff".

It's Mysterious. There's something different about Nidorino. He isn't aggressive or super powerful, and he looks different too. Back in his high school/college years, the other (jealous) Nidorino would haze him often. He was, however, the object of several girls affections, even though Nidorino's a nervous guy and didn't like the attention.

What are the odds that a cute Nidorino and Nidorina couple could have ever met in the future?

Based on Poke Tales #7: "Nidorina's Secret". Her first appearance, I might add, and a very important one. Crucial, even. I was listening to MOTHER3i's "Flowers" when I worked on this.