I do not own Pokemon (But I want to have Pikachu xD)
Meetings
It's a mystery why you seemed different than everybody else. Maybe it's because you theoretically knew me way before everyone else. Or maybe it's because you're the one who made me feel a bit different, welcomed...
It was back then, when I was training with my master. I didn't realize you were there, I kept on attacking until suddenly my master picked me up by the collar, telling me it is dangerous since someone is here. It was true I didn't see you, you were hiding behind that tree, and startled by the voices you said. You were shy, always fidgeting when meeting someone new. You don't really know who I really am, only knowing me as the boy who lives near your house. You haven't even met my grandfather, despite that I can see; you're a different person than others.
I haven't met you ever since, the memories of you were buried inside when I finally when on my journey. I would've never thought I'd meet you once more after the league where I lost to Red, your brother.
I was walking after my tine training that disguised little girl named Yellow. I was continuing my journey when I decided to settle down to rest in a vast green field. Then I saw you with your Ninetales, I could never forget your face. Both of you were grazing, looking if you can find any berries you can pick from the trees. I stood up and watched you walk around picking berries and placing them at the basket your Ninetales had in its mouth. Suddenly I felt something shaking in my belt and my Ninetales came out from its pokeball and ran towards you. I quickly ran after it, afraid it might did something wrong. It seemed that my Ninetales was attracted to yours, then you saw me running behind and smiled, it was that simple smile that reminded me of our first encounter all over again.
"I guess this Ninetales is yours? You really trained it well…" I watched as you kept on petting my Ninetales who purred softly under your touch.
"Can I know your name, trainer? Or have we met before?" I was surprised, you didn't remember me at all. But I don't really think it's a very shocking thing, it's been years since you last saw me.
"My name is Green." When I said my name, you quickly looked at me, staring into my eyes. It seemed that you remember me after all, seeing on how your eyes widened as if you remembered something.
"Green! You're the Green I met before, am I right?" I nodded and saw your face broke into the biggest smile I've ever seen I couldn't help but smile a little. Suddenly you embraced me, I didn't know what to do until you pulled back.
"It's been such a long time since I last saw you! How are you? I didn't see you back at Pallet Town, I finally met your grandfather, he's a nice person."
"… He is." You put your hand on your mouth and kept on smiling at me.
"You changed… it's like seeing a different Green, I just met you once, but I can see that you changed after your training with Master Chuck. So, why are you here?" Both of us sat together under a tree that proved enough shade for us as our Ninetails went together to play. I saw that you have gathered many berries that you kept in different baskets under the tree.
"I stopped here to take in the fresh air, I travel around to train. And it seemed that you're gathering berries."
"Yes, I gather them to make food for my pokemons. Now I stay around here, I was told not to stress my body, that's why I decided to stay here. It's very peaceful. But I do think that our hometown is still much better."
"Then why didn't you stay back? Did something happen?" I asked, noticing a scar I've never seen before on your hand.
"An accident happen, I encountered some poachers that were trying to steal my Pidgeot… let's just say I was a bit foolish, trying to fend them off on my own. After that, I only remember to open my eyes in a pokemon centre with my Pidgeot beside me." You told me, looking at the scar on your hand.
"How is your Pidgeot?" Then you took out a pokeball and a Pidgeot came out. The Pidgeot then hopped beside me as I stroked its feathers.
"You remember Green, don't you Pidgeot?" Your Pidgeot then opened its wings majestically.
"You really took good care of your Pidgeot."
"After seeing you train with Master Chuck, I thought I'd become a trainer of my own one day, but because I can't force my body, I have to take it slow, traveling around before settling down here." You said as you stood up, then your Ninetales walked to you with mine towing behind it.
"Can you help me bring these back, Ninetales? The others must be a bit worried. Why don't you come with me, Green? I'm sure you and your pokemon must be tired. My house is not too far from here."
"It's nothing, you should go."
"I insist." You said, taking my hand. I felt something, seemingly my heart, skipped a beat when you take my hand. Then both of us walked across the field as a house started to get into my view. It was a simple small house, but people can see that it was well kept. You opened the door as both of us walked in, your Ninetales quickly placed the baskets on the table while its tail clicked the light switch on.
"I'm back." You said as pokemons started showing their heads from the corners of the house. I saw a Lucario, a Riolu, a Sandslash, a Raichu, a Doduo and a Ponyta gathered around her, saying their greetings.
"Let me introduce you all, this is Green, I met him years ago before I started to become a trainer." Her pokemon then looked at me before started to scatter around. It seemed that I still have a bad aura around me.
"This Lucario and Riolu are family, I met them when I was raining, it seemed that they have traveled a long way to reach here. They've been with me ever since." You said, patting Riolu's head.
"I have many pokemon I let loose outside since people rarely came here. Since they are kept outside, it seemed that they grew a bit more different than others. Your grandfather was quite interested at how they grew here."
"I can see they're very well trained."
"Thank you, Green. How about if you rest a while here? Your pokemon might love it here." I took out my pokeballs and they came out.
"Charizard, Scizor, Porygon, Golduck, Pidgeot, we'll be taking a rest here for a while." I said. Marie then stood beside me, watching my pokemons. I saw my pokemons looking at me confusingly as I rarely ordered them to take a rest, but an opportunity like this does not came often, I should use it to the best.
"I expect nothing less from you Green, they look really strong…" You said, looking towards my Charizard and petting its body. Then I remembered my lost to Red and shook my head.
"I lost on the Pokemon League, I'm not strong at all."
"But you made it as the runner-up, right? You should be proud of yourself for that."
"How did you know?" You turned towards me and smiled.
"Your grandfather told me, I watched the match as well, but I didn't really thought it was you. I don't remember your face, I'm sorry." You said, smiling apologetically. I sighed and felt my lips curved upwards, I guess I can't help but smile to you. Then I saw my Golduck watching me as it walked away when I meet its eyes.
"I see, it's alright. We haven't met in years, after all." I said, taking a seat on the sofa.
"I wanted to tell you something since you compete in the league." Marie said, picking up a photo frame and placing it in my hands, while she had another in hers. I looked at the frame in my hands and got the shock of my life, it was Red! How did she get his picture? And this seemed like it was taken after the league!
"You compete with Red, right? Actually, Red and I are siblings." You said, taking the frame in my hand and changed it with another. It was of Red and you, taken not too long ago.
"I watched Red battling against you in the league, I didn't know it was you back then. But since I know now, I guess I should tell you. Red came here after the league, telling me his stories about his battles he had, and about you. But now… I can't seem to find him anywhere… do you know where he is? I asked your grandfather, but he didn't know… and Pika hasn't been spotted as well…" She is really worried, but I just couldn't tell her about Red's sudden disappearance, it would only worry her more. Red has missing ever since he received a challenge letter, and grandfather sent 'that person' to look for him. I can't just tell her the truth.
"Red's strong, he might just be training somewhere. You should know how he is when it comes to battles." I saw you giggle and felt relieve in me.
"Red's a stubborn one about battling, I really wanted to battle him sometime. But I guess I'm not exactly in my top condition…" you said, sighing. Then I saw Golduck approaching you, watching you closely.
"This is your golduck, right? I can see you've been with him for a long time." You said, patting its head. I can see Golduck thinking whether it could trust her or not.
"You know, your Golduck really takes after you, Green. Its eyes are really similar to yours… you've been with him for a long time, haven't you Golduck? You two must've been through a lot together." Golduck suddenly took a step backwards and walked away. I saw your disappointed look as you kept on looking towards Golduck.
"Am I that bad?" She said, looking at me.
"Golduck just have a hard time with new people, that's all." Being a pokemon with psychic abilities will do that every time.
"I see, must be hard on him. I'll make some tea." You said, walking towards the kitchen. I saw the sky darkening and gestured all my pokemons to gather.
"We should be leaving, get back to your pokeballs." I said as they all returned to their pokeballs. I saw Golduck watching me and I understood, it knows how I feel, should I leave without telling?
"Staying longer would only mean danger for her, she's a civilian… and I wouldn't be able to face Red if anything happens to her." Golduck then nodded as it returned to its pokeball.
"Thanks, Golduck." I said as I walked towards the door. Then I saw her Riolu and Lucario watching me. I crouch down and patted Riolu's head.
"Tell her I'm sorry I can't stay longer, I have to keep going." Lucario nodded and beckoned Riolu to come with it back inside.
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"Green, sorry for waiting, the tea…!" Marie walked out from the kitchen only to be greeted with an empty room. Marie saw Lucario and Riolu watching her, their eyes telling her something and she sighed.
"I guess I can't keep a traveler from going, can I? I just hope he'll stay safe… everyone's hiding something from me now, I guess I couldn't help it." She said, placing the other tea on the table, feeling the wind brushing her hair as her Ninetales and Riolu take their place beside her with Lucario watching.
"Red and Green somehow have something in common, don't they? But I can't argue, they have their own risk… I just wished I was able to do more. They're 13, I'm 12 and yet… we've been in so much any could think of." Marie said, nursing her warm cup of tea.
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