Chapter 1

A Heart's Journey

Christie was packing her rucksack with the help of Blissey and Raichu. She was very cheerful. "We finally get to go on our journey. I can't wait." she slung the rucksack over her back. Gardevoir suddenly teleported into the bedroom. "Hey Gardevoir, are the others ready?"

"Gardevoir." she smiled and nodded.

Christie held Gardevoir's hand. Raichu and Blissey held the other. In an instant, they vanished. They reappeared outside the house where her mother and the rest of Christie's Pokémon were waiting. All of the Pokémon lined up next to each. Blissey, Raichu, Gardevoir, Pidgeot, Dragonite and Meganium.

"You know that I don't want you to go, but I also know that there's no point you staying." Christie's mother hugged her.

"I know mom. But I just can't stay here."

"I know dear." she looked the Pokémon. "Please, take good care of her." she wiped her eyes.

There was a chorus of replies from the Pokémon.

"Now then, your first stop is to see Nurse Joy. She has some stuff for your travels. Professor Oak will also be waiting for you at the Pokémon Centre."

"OK mom." she gave her mum a final hug before setting off through town.

It didn't take long before they arrived at the Pokémon Centre and they all entered. Nurse Joy was stood behind the counter talking to Professor Oak.

"Good morning Christie." Nurse Joy had noticed their entry.

Professor Oak turned round. "Good morning."

"Morning." Christie replied cheerfully. Her Pokémon chimed up their greetings. "Mom said that you have some stuff for me."

"Of course." smiled Nurse Joy. "Chansey, could you get the package please."

"While we wait, I have a few things for you Christie." Professor Oak pulled out a few things from his pocket and placed them on the counter. "You have here three items to help you on your journey. There's a Pokédex which every Pokémon trainer should have."

"But I don't want to be a trainer, I just want to travel and experience many things." Christie chimed up.

"I know Christie, but it can come in handy. It's also programmed with you ID and medical record in case of emergencies."

"I gotcha Professor."

"Next is a Pokénav. This will help you find your way." Chansey handed a package to Joy who put it on the counter but didn't interrupt the conversation. "The next item is a Pokétch. This item is versatile and can prove quite useful."

"But Professor, aren't they somewhat costly?"

"Not that much, and don't worry about it. When you decided to travel, I spoke to the Presidents of the companies. Your desire to travel despite your health brought them to tears. They were more than willing to help out and donated these devices. They've been updated with the latest information and applications. Also, they said that if you happen to be near their Headquarters, stop by. They would love to meet you."

"I sure will." Christie smiled as she put on the Pokétch and pocketed the other two items.

"Is that the package Nurse Joy?" Professor Oak gestured to the box on the counter.

"It sure is." Nurse Joy smiled. "However, these are for your Pokémon."

Christie looked at her Pokémon who looked puzzled and then back to Nurse Joy who came round to their side of the counter. "For my Pokémon?"

Nurse Joy opened the package and pulled out a small jacket with a badge and writing on it. "These are for your Pokémon to wear. They will show that they're their to support you." she knelt down and slipped the little jacket on Raichu. "As you can see on the back, it has the medical logo, but also the letters MSP, for Medical Support Pokémon."

"That's brilliant. What do you all think?" Christie asked her Pokémon. They all looked happy.

Blissey got a hat similar to Chansey's, Gardevoir also got a jacket similar to Raichu's, Meganium got what looked like a lightweight saddle which had sacks on the sides, Dragonite got an armband and Pidgeot got a ribbon for his neck. Everyone looked happy.

"Thanks for the gifts everyone." Christie was happy. They all went outside. "Well then. I better get going on my journey."

"Please call me often. I'll pass the news onto everyone." Nurse Joy spoke up.

"I will."

"Everyone, please take care of her. She's dear to all of us." Nurse Joy looked saddened.

There was a chorus of acknowledgements from the Pokémon.

"Time to go everyone." Christie pulled out her pokéballs and withdrew all but Pidgeot and Dragonite. She climbed onto the back of Pidgeot. "OK everyone, bye." she patted Pidgeot and in response he took flight. Dragonite gave chase.

"I do hope she will be al-right." Nurse Joy looked concerned.

"Don't worry. She's in good hands. We made sure that all of her Pokémon are well trained." Professor Oak spoke up. "Hopefully this journey of hers will do her good. Maybe she will find a Mysterious Pokémon that would help her. Who knows. I remember Ash from my Home-town. He came into contact with many mysterious Pokémon, new and old."

"I hope you're right Professor."

Christie was happily riding on Pidgeot's back over a forest with Dragonite close-by behind them. There was a sudden grumbling noise. "Oh my. I guess it's lunch time." she looked down towards the ground. "Look down there. You see that clearing? That looks like a nice spot don't you think?"

Pidgeot looked down. "Pidge." he replied and then looked back at Dragonite. "Pidgeot." Dragonite gave a low roar in acknowledgement.

They dived down to the clearing and landed safely. Christie jumped off Pidgeot and pulled out her pokéballs. "OK everyone, come on out." the rest of the Pokémon came out of their balls. "OK everyone, it's time to eat."

Everyone cheered in response.

It didn't take long for a camp to be set-up. Meganium and Gardevoir had gathered various fruits from the surrounding area. Dragonite had gathered some wood and started a fire with his Flamethrower. Blissey helped Christie prepare the food.

"OK everyone, dig in." They all sat and ate happily. She pulled out her Pokénav and took a look. "We're not far from Cerulean City. That means we can stay at the Pokémon Centre tonight." everyone responded with a cheer.

After a short while and they were rested up, they packed. Christie put everyone except Pidgeot and Dragonite again. Climbing onto Pidgeot's back again, they took flight in the direction of Cerulean City. It wasn't much longer till the City came into view.

As they flew over the City they noticed several people looking up at them. Eventually Dragonite pointed out the Pokémon Centre. They flew down and landed near the front doors. Just as Christie got off Pidgeot, a motorcycle pulled up.

"Excuse me missy, but is there a problem?" the woman on the motorcycle asked as she walked over.

Christie looked at her. "Oh, Officer Jenny. No, there's no problem." she looked at her Pokémon "Well none that I know of."

"That's al-right. It's just that your arrival caused a bit of a commotion."

"Yes, we saw that there were people looking up at us. We apologise if it caused any problems." Dragonite gave a friendly roar. Pidgeot gave a graceful bow.

"That's al-right." she then noticed something. "What are those on your Pokémon?"

"Oh, they're clothing to symbolise their job."

"Their job? What do they do?"

"They are known as Medical Support Pokémon." Nurse Joy stepped out of the Pokémon Centre. "They're trained to care for individuals with certain health problems." she patted Dragonite on the arm. "My sister in Pohto Town told me that you might be coming here, so I kept an eye out."

Christie smiled. "Thanks Nurse Joy. Erm, could you give Pidgeot and Dragonite a check-up please, we've been flying a lot today."

"Of course."

Christie pulled out two pokéballs. "Come out Gardevoir, Blissey." as they appeared, Christie put those balls away and pulled out two more. "Thank you, Dragonite, Pidgeot. Take a rest now." she returned them to their balls and handed them to Nurse Joy. "Please take care of them."

"They're in good hands." she smiled.

"You don't mind if we stay here for the night?"

"Not at all. We welcome guests."

"Thank you."

"Well, seeing as there is nothing wrong happening here, I will take my leave." Officer Jenny saluted, jumped on her bike and rode off.