Tali Sawyer had always grown up around Pokemon after all her aunt and uncle had their own research lab that looked at the properties of grass and poison type Pokemon on the very outskirts of Pallet Town. As far as she was concerned it had always been her aunt and uncle raising her, after her parents perished to a house fire when she was just a baby, caused by a wild Pokemon.

Stephen and Kay worked alongside Professor Oak, however unlike him, they didn't give first time trainers their first Pokemon or a Pokedex, even though Stephen had created his own for research purposes as they did their best to improve the medicinal properties of Pokemon and their surroundings. Every morning Tali would wake up and help her aunt to feed the Pokemon, then she would help gather a combination of poison they secreted or flowers they helped to bloom for their research. Many of the Pokemon had grown to trust the small apprentice and allowed her to play with them as well as create small drawings of them which were always on display in the hallways of their home and lab, not that you could see where one ended and the other begun.

Due to the remote location of the lab it was a two hour drive into the nearest town by car, thought Kay will admit if she didn't have Talia with her for the weekly trips, she would take her Ryhorn into town as it pulled a cart for their supplies behind. Plus taking the trip like that meant she could take her time, grab plants samples for her own research as she tried to create the perfect environment for her husband's research. Not only that but she was well known for creating unique perfumes in her workshop and attend the occasional Ryhorn race to help fund their work. Not only that but she was the face of their work, allowing the real Professor to keep working all hours.

''Steve, I'm going to go into town for some supplies is there anything you need?'' called Kay as she started to write down everything they needed to see them through the week

''I could do with some more empty bottles, it seems all of our Beedrill are on the brink of helping me with a major breakthrough''

''Can I come please?'' begged Tali

''Sure thing'' smiled Kay. ''Just get ready quickly otherwise I'm leaving you here'' she shouted as the seven year old raced up the stairs to her room. Kay couldn't help but smile at how Tali was being raised and she was sure this is exactly what her sister and brother in law wanted, she looked at her husband knowing this was exactly how she had always wanted to live with her family, Pokemon included.

''When was the last time you slept or ate'' barked Kay as her husband rubbed his eyes once his stomach growled in anger

''There's no time for food, I'm about to understand why a Beedril's sting is so deadly to both Pokemon and humans'' barked Stephen

''If he hadn't of raised those things from Weedle they would have killed him by now'' muttered Kay

Tali packed a small bag the way she always did when she went out with her aunt, one item that she never failed to take was her unique Pokedex that allowed her to take pictures of any Pokemon she came across. She also packed a drink and a snack for herself. She had also grabbed her small coin purse as she managed to collect some pocket money from helping out with extra chores around the greenhouse and lab.

''Come on Tali, we need to leave'' smiled Kay

''Coming'' she shouted as she grabbed her jacket and ran out, slinging her satchel bag over her shoulder

''You've got your shoes on the wrong feet again'' said Kay as the pair met at the front door

Tali looked down and noticed her shoes were indeed on the wrong feet, she was so excited to go out with her aunt, she barely paid attention to what she was doing

Tali swapped her shoes over in a huff as she was desperate to leave, before they could reach the main gate, they found an injured Bulbasaur tangled in some barb wire, trying to find some form of help, Kay and Tali ran over to it, where they begun to do a quick examination.

''We need to get it back to your uncle'' sighed Kay

''Lets go'' said Tali as she tried to pick up the grass type, only she didn't have the strength to pick it up, Kay leant down and picked it up, where the two raced back to their home as quickly as they could

''Steve get your rear end out here, we found an injured Bulbasaur'' shouted Kay

The pair heard a lot of banging as well as glass shattering on the ground, as Steve came charging through the lab, armed with his medkit, forcing Kay to follow him to their small but fully functional medical centre.

Steve quickly turned everything on as Kay lay the very ill Pokemon down on the bed.

''Nurse Tali I need you in here''

Tali dropped her bag by the entrance and simply sat with Bulbasaur and helped to keep the Pokemon calm while it was being examined. Once Steve was able to assess the extent of it's Injuries, she handed Tali the hypospray and asked her to gently apply it on areas that were slowly being exposed as they made slow work of removing the barb wire as carefully as they could.

''Kay I'll need a second pair of hands so I need you to get Nurse Joy and Professor Oak here as soon as you can''

Kay grabbed her bag and placed a saddle on her Rhyhorn

''Let's go'' said Kay as she climbed onto her faithful Rhyhorn's back and the pair raced as hard as they could into town

Steve and Tali were still trying to remove the wire that was wrapped around the fragile Pokemon as quickly as they could when Nurse Joy and her Wiggletuff finally arrived. Upon seeing the pink Pokemon, Bulbasaur became quite distraught, but Tali somehow managed to calm it down enough to be examined by the professional.

''Stephen, your wife told me you needed my help?'' said Professor Oak as he stormed the medical room with a black bag in his hand

''Yes this Bulbasaur appeared on our doorstep covered in barb wire, looking at his wounds I would say it's a runaway from a breeder or was captured by a poacher'' Stephen as he stood up straight and simply looked at the injured Pokemon as Tali stroked his head

''Your safe here Bulbasaur'' she smiled

''Bulba'' he replied weakly

''I have a few phonecalls to make then'' he sighed, then pulled out a phone from his pocket then placed his medical bag on a free chair by the door

''Once the wire's been removed he won't be able to gain his strength back without sunlight'' said Nurse Joy as she use a flashlight to check it's eyes and the inside of it's mouth, ''in the meantime make sure he drinks plenty of fluids

Tali jumped down from the chair she was using and rushed off the grab a wagon she used to help bring back supplies for her uncle

''I can take him to the small lake in the lab in this'' smiled Tali as she showed everyone her wagon

''I'm not sure that's a good idea'' sighed Kay

''I'll go with her then, after all I have medical training plus we both know I can control the Beedril nest there'' sighed Steve

The moment Steve tried to move the Pokemon it started to fight him, so Tali told him if he couldn't walk on his own he was going in the wagon

''Looks like he'll be back to normal in no time'' smiled Nurse Joy

''Bulba'' said the Pokemon with a little too much determination

It jumped down from the table with a little bit of a crash, so Tali slid across the marble floor to help it up with the help of Wigglytuff

''It's alright I got you'' she smiled

Bulbasaur tried to use a vine whip to wrap it's vines around the young child's hand to show that he trusted her, but the moment Kay saw those vines she stood between Tali and the new arrival

''I won't let you lay a hand on her'' shouted Kay as she acted like a human shield

''Stop it, he was trying to say thank you to me'' shouted Tali as she managed to wiggle free of her aunt

''That's enough Kay, Tali clearly doesn't fear this Pokemon'' shouted Steve

''I promised my sister I would keep her safe''

Steve grabbed Kay by her arm and dragged her out of the room, them slammed the door shut. Tali couldn't help but simply stare at them clearly having an argument about her safety. Bulbasaur somehow managed to make it's way to her and nudged her arm with his head

''I'm alright'' she smiled as she wrapped her arms around it

''Those two haven't changed at all'' sighed Nurse Joy as she knelt on the floor and tried to allow the Pokemon to trust another human

''I think he likes you'' smiled Tali as her and the Pokemon's head leaned against each other

''Not as much as he likes you little doctor in training'' teased Nurse Joy as she once again stroked the plant based Pokemon's head

''Do you think I should be a doctor then'' the seven year old asked

''I think you would make a great doctor with how well you've kept this little one clam, but that doesn't mean you have to be a doctor''

Steve and Kay couldn't help but smile as they watched the way the three of them interacted, then Nurse Joy slowly made her way out of the room to reveal Tali and Bulbasaur making each other feel better. The small grass Pokemon clearly wanted to walk to the location Tali had described, yet the damage to one of it's hind legs was preventing it from moving very far fast, inch by inch Tali reassured the Bulbasaur that it was doing well with a vine around her waist and her gentle hand on his head to show her that she wasn't leaving it's side any time soon.

''Let me get these doors open for you'' said Steve as he wanted to help but it was clear the only person Bulbasaur wanted to be near was his niece

''I'll return tomorrow to check up on the latest member of your family Kay'' said Nurse Joy

''Thank you for everything Joy'' said Kay as she showed the nurse and her assistant out, and watched as she also said goodbye to Rhyhorn

Once Kay closed the door she turned around and knew exactly what her husband and niece were thinking

''I'll get the camping gear then'' sighed Kay knowing young Tali wasn't willing to be separated from her new friend anytime soon and there was no way she was going to let her sleep in the green housed laboratory without an adult to supervise, however she knew her husband would cherish the time there working on his own project, yet Kay wanted to do some of her own experiments working with plants and fungus in the night to see if there were differences in their scents.

''Once we've set up camp, I'll grab our supplies'' said Steve as he slowly followed the young partners in crime

''I love that you already know what I'm thinking'' she smiled

It took forever for Tali and her uncle to get Bulbasaur to the small lake in the greenhouse, thankfully Kay was already practically finished setting up the sleeping bags and building a small fire, allowing Steve the chance to head back inside to grab some vials for his wife to work on new perfumes and a few notepads, pens and vials for him to work on his research into better medicine. The Pokemon that lived in the lab were clearly excited by the new arrival, however Bulbasaur wasn't too thrilled and only became hostile towards the inhabitants and more protective of the young apprentice

''Slowly approach Tali and say hello to her, pretend Bulbasaur isn't there alright?'' said Steve, however the Pokemon simply wanted to rush her so they could all play together. Bulbasaur saw the action as a threat and created a razor leaf attack in a number of directions, causing Tali to hiss in pain as the razor sharp leaves shredded her upper arms. ''Everyone back off'' shouted Steve

''I'm alright'' she hissed, noticing Steve had tried to approach her but Bulbasaur wouldn't let anyone near Tali

''I'll get the first aid kit'' said Kay trying hard to contain her panic

''For such a small Bulbasaur that was one impressive move'' said Steve as he knelt in front of the frightened Pokemon, ''I understand that you trust my niece but I need to tent to those cuts on her arms that you caused, now please you have to trust me and let me take care of her, the way she has taken care of you'' he pleaded

Bulbasaur looked at Steve then looked at the damage he had caused, with a nod he released the young girl and allowed her to show her uncle her arm, just as Kay had found the first aid kit and brought it out with her. Steve carefully checked her arms and applied a light spray to the wounds then wrapped them in bandages.

While Tali was being treated Bulbasaur lay down close to the edge of the lake, watching everything Steve was doing, and noticing the other Pokemon were clearly worried about the child as well. Tali did her best to put on a brave face but it was clear the wounds inflicted were painful. Bulbasaur clearly wanted to apologise, however he simply couldn't move due to his injured leg

''I don't hate you Bulbasaur, you got scared and accidently hurt me.'' said Tali as she slowly approached the plant based Pokemon and sat crossed legged in front of it. ''We need to introduce you to my aunt and uncle's Pokemon that way you can be friends with them as well'' she smiled

Bulbasaur nodded and slowly put surely one by one she introduced her Aunt and Uncle's Pokemon to her new friend, each making sure to be as still and as quiet as possible in order to not freak out their new friend

''How the hell did she manage that?'' whispered Steve as he turned to face his wife

''I'm blaming you for this, after all your the one that got her to help you raise most of the Pokemon here'' said Kay as she started to cut various vegetables for the evening meal

As promised Nurse Joy came over again and this time she ended up examining each and every Pokemon in the lab and even joined the Sawyer family for a picnic lunch, all of this really helped Bulbasaur to gain the trust of those around him. Over the next few days Bulbasaur gained some of it's strength back, as Tali showed him around their home, as time went on Bulbasaur still never left Tali's side as he helped with her chores around the lab, helped with various research projects and even gained a little experience in battles as there were times some of the residential Pokemon became stressed out or needed to be worn out due to a side affect from a poison it had been exposed to.