My name is Olivia, but everyone just calls me 'Olivia the Unlucky,' I'm nine years old and pretty soon I'll be able to get my first pokémon. But I'm not really sure if I want one. And this is why.

A couple weeks ago my older brother came home from his training, and I was really excited to see him because usually I don't see him that often and he always brings me a present. Usually it's something small like a bouncy ball or a book or maybe a pokédoll from the department store. But this time he actually got me something really big- an actual pokémon! I remember it like it was just yesterday.

I was outside helping my mom with the laundry; we were just folding up the sheets when we heard the beating of strong wings and a loud hoot from above. My mother looked up to the sky and then let out a loud whoop, then ran inside. "Dear! Archer's back!"

I kept my eyes on the sky, not daring to look away. I was afraid that it was just a dream and if I blink then I'll wake up.

But no, my big brother on his trusty Noctowl flew overhead and landed right in front of our house. He smiled at me as I ran in for a hug.

"Olivia! How you doing squirt? Man it's like you haven't changed a day." He rubbed my head.

I laughed as I tried to smack his hand away. "Hey I'll get taller! Soon I'll be as tall you Archer!"

He chuckled as he walked into the house. "Sorry squirt, I don't think so." He turned to me as he reached the door. "You better come in too, there's something that you all need to know."

I followed him in, skipping. My father grabbed my brother in for a hug, and my mother joined in as well.

Archer de-tangled himself from the hugs and took a step back. "Geeze you guys act like I've been gone for years."

My mother smiled, "Well it's not often that you come to see us, so what's the occasion?" She sat down on the couch next to me.

"Are you going to bring your girlfriend next time?" My dad joked, as he situated himself on his chair.

Archer rolled his eyes, "Sheesh dad give it up, no I'm here because of a different matter entirely." He cleared his throat and took out a normal pokéball. "Da da da dan! For you Olivia I bestow you your own practice pokémon!" He then handed the ball to me. I was so surprised that I accidentally dropped it. The moment it hit the ground a light shone, I covered my eyes. When it stopped I opened them to see a yellow pokémon with a white fur collar and yellow skin and human hands. It had squinty eyes and it was holding a pendulum.

My mom smiled nervously. "Oh a HYPNO? Archer you shouldn't have."

Archer shrugged. "My friend told me that a HYPNO is a pretty good pokémon, takes care of itself and doesn't need much looking after. I thought it would be the perfect beginner pokémon for Olivia, well, until she gets her own from Professor Elm."

My mother rubbed her wrist, as she does when she gets nervous. "Oh but Archer she's just so young. Everyone says that you can have a pokémon to take care over when you're ten. That's-"

Archer interrupted, "Oh come on mom, I've seen kids younger than her as actual trainers, so I don't think you should have a freak out just because she's taking care of a fully grown one."

My dad broke his silence by adding, "But a psychic pokémon? What if it messes with Olivia's head? I heard they could do that."

Archer laughed. "Only if they're stupid, but Olivia's pretty smart right? She'll be fine."

Suddenly there was a loud ringing, Archer dug into his pocket and pulled out his pokégear.

"Hey what's up?...Yeah…visiting folks…mhmm…really? Okay be right there." He hung up then turned to all of us. "There's trouble at the radio tower and the guy in charge wants me to sort it out so I'm leaving for a bit."

My mother stood up and walked over to Archer, careful to avoid the HYPNO. "But-but you just got here! Do you really have to leave? Can't they send for another trainer?"

Archer shook his head with a smirk, "Perhaps, but I'm the most reliable and will take care of the problem without complaint. So is Olivia allowed the HYPNO or do I have to take it back?"

My father interrupted before my mother could answer. "I don't know…Olivia do you want to keep the HYPNO?"

The whole time I kept one eye on the HYPNO, in turn the HYPNO did the same. I didn't break eye contact even as I answered dad. "Yeah, I think he's cool. I'll take really good care of him."

Archer smiled as he walked outside. "Well there you have it, I'll be back in maybe two days, three at the most. See yah!"

I heard the beating of wings and then he was gone. When he disappeared from view my dad turned to HYPNO and I, and smiled. "Well now that that's taken care of, what are you going to name your new friend?"

I shrugged. "I'm fine with calling him HYPNO."

My mother nervously looked at the HYPNO. "Oh really? How can you tell that it's a boy?"

I shrugged again. "I just know, and I know that he likes the name HYPNO, right?"

HYPNO blinked as it walked closer to me, I smiled as we both went outside.

That night my dad made a small bed for HYPNO to sleep; he would sleep in the living room for the time being until he had a more permanent dwelling. I didn't care. It was fine to play with HYPNO during the day but I don't him to stare at me while I'm sleeping or anything. I said goodnight to HYPNO and went to my room.

That night I distinctly remembered singing, like a lullaby. It sounded like someone had it cold, like his or her nose was clogged. The tune went up and down at times. I stayed awake part of the night listening closely to what the words were saying. But I just couldn't understand it, exhausted I went back to sleep.

The next day was uneventful, I played with my new HYPNO, ate lunch and went exploring under dinnertime. After that it was time for my bath and then bed. I said goodnight to HYPNO and went to sleep. Again I heard the lullaby and I was able to get a little of the words, come…children….with…ropes…binds…parents…cry. I didn't know what that all meant so I went back to sleep.

The next day I woke up really tired, and I noticed that I wasn't having any dreams at all. And that's really weird because usually I have a dream every night. When I went to go eat breakfast my dad informed me that my brother would be coming back in a couple more days, and asked me how taking care of HYPNO was going. I answered that it was fine and finished my rice in silence. Afterward HYPNO and I explored outside Cherry Grove City and traveled to the north near Violet City. Along the way we spotted a cave. I went near to the entrance and explained to HYPNO that Archer and I explored part of the cave when we were younger, but I couldn't now because I would need a flashlight. The HYPNO nodded and stared at the cave. At that moment I wished that I would've paid more attention to his cave watching, but I was more worried about getting back for lunch.

After lunch the HYPNO seemed to be in a hurry to go back to the cave, but I was more interested in going near New Bark Town to see the new pokémon there, but HYPNO wouldn't let me. He just ran off to the direction of the cave. Worried that he might get into trouble or into a fight I followed. When I caught up with him I took out his pokéball.

"No HYPNO, we're not going to the cave. It's too dark, and if you don't listen to me then I'm putting you back into your pokéball." Bad move, but he did listen and went back with me, but I noticed that he kept looking back at the tunnel.

That night I was more tired than usual, at the point that I wanted to fall over. My mother brought me in and carried me to bed, she also allowed HYPNO to sleep in my room because she deemed him harmless.

That night the song was even louder, like there was someone singing right into my ear. And it was clearer than ever.

Come little children come with me

Safe and happy you will be

Away from home now let us ride

With HYPNO you'll have so much fun

Oh little children please don't cry

HYPNO wouldn't hurt a fly

Be free to frolic be free to play

Come with me to my cave to stay

Oh little children please don't squirm

These ropes I know will hold you firm

Now look to me, the pendant calls

Back and forth your eyelids fall

Oh little children you cannot leave

For you families will grieve

Minds unraveling at the seams

Allowing me to haunt their dreams

Do not wail and do not weep

It's time for you to go to sleep

Little children you were not clever

And now you'll stay with me forever

I woke up with a start the following morning, and I noticed that HYPNO was staring at me in a really weird way. I then got shivers all over. He continued to watch me as I changed and while I ate my breakfast. When I finished he grabbed my wrist and took me outside, with a jolt I realized where it wanted me to go.

"HYPNO I don't want to go to the cave! Can we please go somewhere else?" I smiled softly, hoping that if he was mad at me, he wouldn't be anymore if I smiled. But the HYPNO just stopped and then looked back at me. He looked really angry and really scary. Suddenly a voice appeared in my head, the same voice that was singing the lullabies! High and nasally, he growled. "Or what child? Are you going to threaten me with my prison again? Or maybe a new bluff? Well let's see about that. Now your dreams are fine and all, but I need…more substance."

He put his pendulum in front of me, and slowly waved it back in forth. And he put his other hand up and his pointer finger mimicked the motion.

"Follow the sway of the pendant dear child, my voice will slowly fade from your subconscious, then your vision will darken. Don't worry dear girl you'll be fine. But I'll be the only one who'll know." He then laughed, until everything went black and I couldn't hear a thing.

The next thing I knew I was in my house on my bed with Archer sitting next to me. He was patting my head. He smiled sadly, "Hey squirt…I'm so, so, sorry."

I moved his hand weakly. "What happened? Where's HYPNO?"

Archer looked down with a weird expression. "Well-"

My mother ran in and threw her arms around my neck. "Oh sweetie! Olivia I am so happy you're okay!" She smoothed my hair. "Oh dear I'm so sorry I should've been watching you more closely I just never thought that-"

I am interrupted her, "I'm fine! Where's HYPNO?"

Archer sighed. "Maybe I should tell it. I was still helping out at the Radio Tower when dad called me and said that you were missing because you never showed up for lunch or dinner and that it was getting really dark out. They told me that they checked out New Bark Town and you weren't there. I offered to search from the skies when it got brighter and I just couldn't leave the tower at that point. The next morning I looked all around nearby, and when I got back I noticed that your HYPNO wasn't around either, that's when dad said that he noticed that HYPNO was in a hurry somewhere to the north, so I got curious. So I headed up Route 30 and asked around. A few people said they saw a girl with blue hair like yours following a HYPNO to Dark Cave.

"Yeah then what?" I asked my mouth feeling heavy.

Archer paused. "I used FLASH to light up the cave and I searched the whole first floor to find you…then I got to the second floor." Archer took a deep breath. "HYPNO had you tied up with ropes in the furthest corner of the area, he was completely crazy. I had to battle him and make him faint before I brought you back."

"Where is now?" I asked still feeling sluggish.

My mom shushed me gently. "It doesn't matter, Professor Elm will take good care of him, and he'll never hurt you again."

I nodded before falling asleep.

That night I woke up in the middle of the night, the darkness covering my room like a thick blanket. I rubbed my eyes and wished I didn't sleep so much, when I heard a voice. So familiar…and now sounding so creepy.

"Come little children come with me."

I swallowed part of my fear and turned to the window, and screamed when I saw a pair of bright eyes and a bright smile looking at me from the window.

"Safe and happy you will be. Away from home now let us ride, with HYPNO you'll have so much fun."