Battle Subway Chapter 1 - Leaf Green
This is actually the prequel of sorts to one of my previous stories Remembering My Name, this shows how Nate met the other mentioned characters in the story. You don't need to read it, but if you read it, you would know which characters are going to appear.
Summary: Nate has met lots of people on the Battle Subway. Here is his interaction with them, and their after meetings. As well as why they came to the Battle Subway in the first place.
Disclaimer: I don't own Pokémon.
Focus Character: Leaf Green, with mentions of Red and Blue.
Leaf Green smiled as she hopped off the Royal Unova at Castelia City's Cruise Dock. She had taken a ship from Vermillion City four days ago, to come to the Unova region.
Leaf is a member of the Kanto Elite Four, she was nominated by Agatha after the latter decided to retire but remain as a member of the League Council. The league had offered her a month's break and she took the opportunity to go travelling in other regions. Professor Oak had recommend her the Unova region, which had Pokémon that could not be found else where. Professor Oak had helped her get a ticket for the Royal Unova, which came to Kanto only once per year during late winter and early spring. She would have to take a plane back to Kanto for her return trip.
Leaf glanced at her Xtransceiver, which was a gift from Professor Oak. It was already set to Unova's local time. Leaf decided to head to the Pokémon Centre before heading out tomorrow morning. While on the ship, she was intrigued by the Battle Subway in neighbouring Nimbasa City when she saw a video of it. It reminded her of the Battle Frontier in Kanto, located in the outskirts of various towns all across Kanto. As well as the Johto Battle Frontier which was located on the outskirts of Olivine City. Leaf stepped into the Pokémon Centre and approached Nurse Joy.
"How may I help you?" Asked Nurse Joy, kindly.
"I'd like a room for tonight, please." Said Leaf.
Nurse Joy typed away on her computer before taking out a room key from the drawer.
"Here's your room key, your room is on the third floor, the third room from the left from the escalator." Said Nurse Joy.
"Thank you." Said Leaf, receiving the key.
Leaf pulled her backpack strap and got out her pokéballs to leave her Pokémon with Nurse Joy, before walking towards the escalator. Leaf found her room in no time. Leaf unlocked the door and gave a smile. The room large enough for two people. Leaf set her bags on the sofa and removed her hat.
Leaf hadn't changed much, in her own opinion. But her mother and friends thought otherwise. Leaf was a tomboy at heart and still was, but she had developed a girly side as well, such as going shopping with Misty and Erika. Leaf had changed her outfit completely, only retaining her hat after joining the Elite Four. Lead now wore a black tank top with white and green striped jumper over it and lavender platform sneakers. She would alternate between wearing skirts and jeans.
Both Leaf and Blue meet up once per month to head up to Mt. Silver to visit Red as well as to bring him new supplies. Blue didn't mind, he was worried for his best friend, although he doesn't openly show it to others. Only to Leaf, his grandfather and Red himself.
Leaf smiled as she thought back to the early days of her journey, when Blue and Red never really could have a proper conversation without Blue saying something inconsiderate. Although Blue has mellowed out and matured over the years, he still does it sometimes for some humour. Red had become stronger through his training, but at the same time more quiet and silent. Since there weren't any people at the peak of Mt. Silver, Red as never much of a speaker anyway.
Leaf decided to grab her dinner while waiting for her Pokémon's check up. Leaf headed to the cafeteria where she looked through the menu before settling on a Castelia favourite, a fresh chicken and salmon bento. Leaf paid for her bento and brought it to a table where she ate it quietly but happily.
After dinner, Leaf collected her Pokémon and headed out to get a Casteliacone, which was a highly recommended dessert in Castelia City. Leaf followed the directions given to her by Nurse Joy. Leaf spotted the stall and waited in line.
"This line isn't very long." Thought Leaf.
"This line isn't very long is it?" Asked a female clerk behind her.
Leaf turned around and nodded, "I was expecting a longer line since it's such a popular dessert."
"It usually is a long queue, but considering that it's just the end of winter, I don't thinking people are up to eating something so cold." Replied the clerk.
"That makes sense, it is rather cold out." Agreed Leaf.
Leaf bought a dozen Casteliacones for both herself and her Pokémon. Leaf glanced at the tub of ice cream, and the pack of cones in her bag of purchases. She was rather amused since Casteliacones were supposed to be cones but since she ordered a dozen, the staff decided to give her a whole tub and twelve cones since she didn't have any company to eat that many at once. Leaf giggled and headed back to the Pokémon centre.
Leaf scooped a cone for herself and one each for her Pokémon, who happily ate seconds. Leaf's current team consisted of four Pokémon. A Leafeon, which she had evolved from her Eevee during her trip to the Eterna Forset in the Sinnoh Region. A Swellow, for aerial transportation and the only non grass type on her team, since she specialises in grass types. Her Roserade which had been a gift from Erika as a Roseila. And lastly her starter Venasaur, which she obtained from Prof. Oak. Leaf was currently in the garden and had let her Pokémon out to eat their desserts and play. Leaf smiled, and recalled her Pokémon after they had finished eating. Leaf cleared away her trash and returned to her room for the night.
The next morning...
Leaf returned the room key to Nurse Joy. Leaf walked to the gate which leads to Route 4, which connects Castelia City and Nimbasa City. Leaf frowned when she received a pair of goggles from the receptionist.
"Route 4 is always covered by a sandstorm, please wear the goggles. Do return them at the other gate." Said the receptionist.
Leaf nodded and released her Roserade. The pair walked through the route, lost, for half an hour before a worker helped them find the way to Nimbasa City. Leaf thanked the worker and removed her goggles and placed them in the box on the receptionist's table. Leaf headed to the Pokémon Centre to get herself a room for the next few days, after taking a train from the Gear Station.
After getting her room, Leaf had Nurse Joy check her Pokémon while she got herself a late breakfast. Leaf had eaten a sandwich before she left Castelia; she wanted to leave early before trucks drive through with their deliveries later in the morning. Leaf got herself a plate of waffles with maple syrup and ate them rather hungrily. Leaf also got herself a few sandwiches to keep her full while she explored the city.
Leaf took out the brochure which she got on the Royal Unova on the Battle Subway. Leaf got her Pokémon from Nurse Joy and headed to the Battle Subway. Leaf immediately headed to the single platform and signed up for the challenge. Leaf waited on the platform for her train; she glanced around the platform and took out her Pokédex, which had been upgraded by Prof. Oak. Leaf frowned slightly; she had very little knowledge of Unova Pokémon. She could be in big trouble if she didn't know anything about them. She might as well use her Pokédex now, before starting her challenge.
Leaf entered the train and proceeded rather quickly. Most of the battles were pretty easy for an Elite Four member like her, but she had a few tough challengers, such as a young boy named Nate Black. Nate was Leaf's 14th opponent on the Battle Subway. Nate had lost, but he gave Leaf and her Pokémon a good battle.
Leaf glanced at her watch, after completing her 14th challenge. It showed 5.49pm, Leaf considered pausing her challenge until tomorrow. Her Pokémon were all tired from today's continuous battles. Leaf hopped onto a train that would take her back to Nimbasa City, after pausing her challenge. Nate followed Leaf back to Nimbasa, since he lost his challenge and broke his streak, he needed to start all over again, but he didn't mind.
"That was a good battle, Nate. One of the best I've ever had!" Smiled Leaf, to the younger boy who sat beside her on the train.
"I thought that you'd be an easy opponent since I heard that your team is made up of only grass types. But, you gave my Pokémon a good and memorable battle." Admitted Nate.
"You should go and challenge the gyms, your skills are too good to be only used on the Battle Subway." Said Leaf.
"Actually, I do challenge gyms. Well, at my own pace." Said Nate.
"I just realised that I've never properly introduced myself. I'm Leaf Green from Pallet Town in the Kanto Region. I'm a member of the Kanto Elite Four." Smiled Leaf.
Nate couldn't believe his ears and his eyes widened. Leaf giggled and showed him her trainer card as proof. Indeed, Leaf's trainer card did have the blue Pokémon League symbol on it which represents Elite Four members. The champion uses red while gym leaders use green.
"I'm Nate Black, I was born in Nimbasa City. So I tend to stay around the Battle Subway all the time." Said Nate.
"Nice to meet you, Nate! If you ever decide to come to the Kanto region, just give me a call." Said Leaf, handing the younger boy her Xtransceiver number.
Nate did the same, "Will you be coming again tomorrow? I'd like to battle you again."
"Most probably, I'll be in Nimbasa for at least a week. Until I go to another city." Replied Leaf.
"If you'd like we can be partners on the Multi Train." Offered Nate.
"I'd like that, but I'll think about it again tomorrow. I might spend the time sightseeing around the city." Said Leaf.
Leaf and Nate both grabbed onto the hand rails as the train jerked to a stop. Leaf smiled and bid farewell to Nate, leaving towards the Pokémon Centre.
This part is written in Leaf's POV, the others might be as well. It depends on weather I can think of a suitable scenario, otherwise they will be written in Nate's POV.
Each arc will contain two chapters, one per character. First part of the arc is how Nate meets them and the second takes place a few months later when they meet again. Each arc is separate on its own, since there is a two year gap between BW and B2W2.
I have also merged some anime and game locations, like the Gear Station in Nimbasa City. In the anime, you have to take a train to get to the Pokémon Centre. There will be more of such stuff in the later chapters.
Reviews and feedback are really appreciated!