A Pokemon fic. Yes, I am writing one. It's funny to me. Now, read it. Oh, and the standard symbols apply;
Italics- Thoughts
Quoted Italics- Pokemon to their trainer
A little girl stood by her best friend and partner, on the pier of Slateport City. The small partner agreed with a slight whimper and for such a little girl, a Pokemon partner wouldn't be necessary. However, this small, young girl has an interesting aura about her.
"Calina, why is Dad mad at me? I didn't do it! I love my dad!" the young girl spoke softly, on the verge of tears. Her body and heart destroyed, the only thing she felt was her left cheek stinging with the ebb of the harbor's wind, she knelt down and continued crying, as her partner only snuggled closer to her, providing some comfort for her dear friend.
Several hours ago, her father, a restaurant owner, had returned from work to find his home in slight disarray. There was toilet tissue on the couches and the floor, liquids spilled, food smeared on wall, and white paint on the television and the newly acquired rug from a very rich man.
But you know what? Let's go visit Andrew. He lives in Lillycove. So... maybe he'll help us out? I don't have a home, and he did say if I ever needed some help, just let him know. He helped out a lot. He helped protected me from Team Magma and saved mine and Calinas' lives. I owe him something. And Kiari misses him an awful lot.
She held the purple and pink colored Pokeball in her palm and threw it upward into the air. The responding Pokemon flew high into the air and then stopped next to Rina. The Pokemon squealed and let the little girl on it's back, remembering it's master's advice: Kiari's very friendly, but she's picky about who she lets on her back.
Flashback
"Rina! How dare you destroy the house while I was gone!" her father yelled, "Why do you continue being such a naughty girl? I asked you to clean your room, but you destroy everything else!"
"Calina and I were playing in my room! I didn't make this mess! It was Diane and her friends!" Rina responded, hoping that her father would believe her.
"Stop lying and tell the truth! Diane would never do this! You lied to me, and then you blame this on your sister?" he now stood over a crying Rina, yelling in her face. "You will learn your lesson. As of this moment, Rina Kalmine, you no longer are my daughter! I want you out of this house by sunrise. I can't live with a daughter who is nothing but lies!" Rina soon found herself flying across the room and bouncing on the floor, lying down face-first.
"Get up! I'm counting to ten. If you're not gone from this house-"
"But daddy! I didn't do it! I'm telling the truth!" she cried, "Please! Believe me!"
Her father backhanded Rina's face while she was on the ground. He punched the defenseless eleven year old several more times, before Rina passed out from the force of his attacks.
When Rina woke, she found herself on the ground, her Skitty (Yeah, I chose a Skitty as her partner! Got a problem?) Calina, mewling and trying to wake a battered and bruised Rina up, gathered what was in the nearby suitcase; probably what her father packed and began leaving across town to the harbor.
Maybe I can find a better life, one without so much pain. She fell to the ground from the sheer pain of her injuries. I can make it, just me and Calina. We'll be just fine! Curse you, father, curse you, Diane. This is what you've done to me. I see why Mom left you- you drunkard loser! I hope I never see you again! I hate you and Diane!
"Maybe we should get on the ferry to Lillycove, huh Calina?" Rina asked Calina. Calina whimpered twice and moved over to help Rina back to her feet.
After swaggering for a few more moments and failed attempts to reach her two feet, she slowly began to regain her balance and staggered along the street pathways. With the sun slowly setting, it didn't seem likely that anyone would notice her, anyways. Rina continued into an unfamiliar part of the city, and fatigue began to beat harshly on the broken spirited eleven year old.
I can't move no more. I'm never going to make it! I'm too weak to do anything. Maybe if I go back to Dad and…take the blame for Diane's crimes, I might be able to stay in the house again. I know I haven't done anything wrong, but maybe this time I should accept that Diane's perfect. Maybe I should accept that MY life doesn't mean a thing to him, and just accept I'm a liar but... I haven't done anything wrong! Maybe I should ask the only true friend I have...
"Calina, am I a bad person?" Rina tearfully asked. "Am I as bad as daddy and Diane say?" Rina sniffled and wiped her tears on her arm.
Calina looked at her friend and replied "No Rina, you're perfect. Don't worry about them, they've hurt you enough."
Rina picked up her partner, smiled and hugged Calina with all of her heart. Soon after, Rina fell asleep.
At the Kalmine Residence
"Hey dad? Where's Rina? We're supposed to go to the Aquarium today. I can't find her anywhere!" Diane asked. They had planned earlier to spend some time together. Diane really began to worry about her little sister more these days because of her father's behavior towards her. I think getting her out the house would be a good thing. Besides, she's always loved the ocean.
"Oh don't worry about that little liar." He answered.
"What did you do to her this time, dad?" She asked.
"I just disposed of that little nuisance... permanently." He coldly answered, putting special emphasis on the word "permanently".
Diane noticed the strands of brown hair and the small pool of blood on the white floor, belonging to her little sister. He hit Rina pretty hard. Oh my God! He didn't! Slowly she mouthed out; "You didn't...kill her, did you?" I'm so sorry, Rina. I hope wherever you are, you're safe. Please be safe, little sister. I'm so sorry this had to happen. I wish I had been home to save you from this. He killed my little sister! How could you, dad? How could you kill Rina? Rina didn't do anything. Please forgive me, Rina. Please forgive me for being such a lousy sister. I'm so sorry... it's all my fault, and now you're gone! Diane dropped to her knees and sobbed heavily with her face in her hands.
"Why are you crying, Diane?" he asked. "Surely you didn't care for that little brat, did you?"
"Shut up!" Diane screamed. "You... you killed my little sister! You killed your own daughter! How can you live with that? Okay, so yeah, we didn't always get along, but I'll admit it... Rina was my best friend in the world!" Diane's continued sobbing annoyed her father, which prompted him to stir slightly in his chair. After a few moments, he got up and grabbed Diane by her throat and began squeezing while Diane slowly blacked out from the lack of oxygen.
Damn you, Diane! I hate your mother... you two look so much like her. Rina is a spitting image of that witch! I couldn't bear looking at her, she had to go. Poor Diane... I really had to put you under my control. The only way I could do it was to get rid of the brat. Now I can get that money. 700,000 -and that's just for Rina at eleven years of age! Diane's worth increases by every day she lives... I'm set for life. The longer Diane lives, better off I am. I'll have to kill her before she reaches college. Let's see... she sixteen now... I'll shank her when she's eighteen, right after her high school graduation.
He picked Diane's unconscious body up and hoisted her over his shoulder, smiling. He walked into Diane's room and set her down on her bed. Afterward, he found several bottles of industrial strength bleach started to clean Rina's blood and from his hands and on the floor. I may have to kill Rina tonight and Diane right after this. They're smarter than they let on, especially Diane. I know just who to call, my good friend Maxie. He picks up the phone and dialed out to his friend, whom seemed delighted about the events of today.
Rina, staggering, falling every step of the way, continues to head toward the harbor. I never thought that Slateport was so big! They continued onward, through dark allies and city streets. Calina whimpered and stopped walking. Rina staggered back fifteen feet to help her exhausted comrade. Calina, tired from fatigue and starvation as well as Rina continued onward. They found a nearby corner store, and purchased some light food and some food to go. Behind her stood a man with a red hood on, ran up and snatched Calina from Rina and ran.
"Hey! Come back here!" she yelled after the man. She began running, and tried her hardest to keep up with him. But to no avail as he joined his comrades and they stood in front of Rina.
"Hey kid, we're Team Magma! Your Skitty now belongs to us! Pokemon like these aren't meant for the likes of you! Be happy that you've been relieved by Team Magma!" the thief said. He began laughing.
"Give Calina back!" Rina yelled. "Please? I haven't done anything wrong. Give her back to me, she's mine!"
The three men laughed some more, mocking Rina's pleas to give Calina back to her. Then two of the men held a pokeball in their hand. Rina stood strong against them, not wavering to get Calina back. Rina moved forward and tried to pry Calina free but to no avail.
"This kid's resilient. She doesn't know when to quit! Ha ha ha! Let's get her!" the lead grunt smirked and the two others stepped forward, removing Calina and the head grunt away from Rina.
How am I supposed to get Calina back now? I can't fight Team Magma, and I can't certainly let them have my Calina! I need someone's help! I'm sorry, Calina... I'm so weak. If I were stronger, I'd pound them!
"Hey, Team Magma let the Skitty and the little girl go." A voice called from the shadows.
"Who are you?" the grunt leader yelled. "This is our business. The little kid here was donating her Pokemon to us cause."
"Is that true, little one?" the voice asked.
"No! They stole my-" Rina's mouth was quickly shut by one of the grunts covering it. She bit him and scratched and ran back several feet into the protective arms of a teenager. Who is this guy? Please let him be a good guy! Please save my Calina.
"It's okay, little one. I'll take care of Team Magma." The teenager stepped forward, Rina by his side and stopped just steps in front of them. "Let the Skitty go. You want some real Pokemon?"
"Go! Deal with him!" the grunt leader yelled. The two others grabbed and threw their Pokeballs.
"Go! Numel!"
"Go Zubat!"
How is he going to handle two Pokemon at once? This guy is foolish! This kid is way over his head. No way a guy can handle two Pokemon a once!
"Whoa! A two on one? Hey, I didn't think this was going to require this type of fight. Alright then..." the teenager suddenly smiled when he picked his two Pokemon. "Go, Grovyle and Vibrava!" he quickly smiled at his two friends and then quickly took the battle into his own hands. Alright, I guess Kiari will be here soon. So, I better make this quick. Let's see, the one with the Skitty must obviously be the leader.
"Ha ha ha! Numel, Ember attack! Burn that Grovyle!" the first grunt yelled.
"Vibrava, Dragonbreath!" The teenager commanded. "Keep its attacks away from Grovyle!" Grovyle dodged the sparks of heat on its own and began running towards the Zubat. "Grovyle, Agility!" The two Pokemon worked together, as Grovyle moved closer to Zubat, the Zubat responded with a Wing Attack.
"Grovyle, Slam now!" as commanded, the Grovyle, dodged the wings of the Zubat, grabbed it, and slammed it harshly onto the ground, knocking it out.
"Grrr! I can't believe a punk like you beat me!" the second grunt growled at Rina forcefully.
Vibrava's Dragonbreath attack faired very well against the Numel's Ember attack. They kept going for several moments, until the Numel's Ember began dying out and as a result, Vibrava's Dragonbreath connected a direct hit, badly damaging the Numel and paralyzing it at the same time. (Technically, it should be burned and paralyzed, BUT Nintendo didn't wanna add multiple statuses. Just imagine a confused, frozen, and poisoned Pokemon! shivers at the thought)
"Grovyle, Agility!" The Grovyle bashed into Numel, knocking it over, and out the fight.
Defeated, the Team Magma grunts ran away, with Rina following close behind. A cry in the sky alerted the teenager as he jumped into the air, and was swept up by another Pokemon. He quickly spotted a fallen Rina, crying and hoping to get her Skitty back.
"Kiari, head towards the little girl, please be gentle." The Pokemon nodded and slowly flew downward and in a quick process, scooped Rina up from the ground onto the back on the Pokemon.
How did I get into the air! Wait, it's the teenager again! What Pokemon is this? No, it couldn't be! I only dreamed of seeing one of these! Who is this guy? And what does he want with me and Calina?
"Are you okay?" he asked, "Seems like they're faster than I gave them." Kiari squealed and smiled at Rina and nudged its trainer. The grunts had run a good fifty feet before Kiari squealed again and told her master she'll get their attention.
"Oh no... Kiari, don't hurt them!" the flying Pokemon began glowing. "Hey kid... hang on to me tightly! Kiari, Sky Attack!"
Rina nodded and held on tightly. The Pokemon flew fast, and then a huge gust of wind knocked over the three grunts, freeing Calina from the grunts' grip and into the teenagers' hands as they flew past. After leaving the grunts to bask in their defeat, the teenager instructed his Kiari to land at the nearest hotel. Reunited with her best friend, Rina held onto Calina as the teenager smiled.
Yeah, they belong together. I wonder why she was walking down here by herself. It's unlike many people to hang in these parts. She's a cute little thing. Too bad I have to leave her here. I can't stay in Slateport. I need to get back home in Lillycove immediately. By the looks of her bruises, someone or something roughed her up pretty badly. I'm glad I could help her out. I wonder if she's ever seen some of the Pokemon I own.
"Oh thank you so much! Thank you for rescuing my Calina! I wish I could repay you, Mr..." Rina said happily.
"The name's Andrew. Andrew Becardo. This is my best friend, Kiari, an Altaria." He replied. "She's very friendly, just don't expect fly on her, she's quite picky about who gets to ride on her back." Kiari squealed and continued flying.
"My name's Rina..." she sadly said, "Andrew?" she snuggled up to him while he looked at Rina's hurt and scared green eyes.
"What is it?" he asked concerned. I'll do anything you ask. Whoever did this to you hurt you so much, I gotta help! Such a beautiful young girl, and she has so much to live for. And she has no one left to turn too. I want to help in any way I can.
"Thank you for your help. You're my hero." She fell asleep.
Rina, I'm glad I could help you. Maybe I'll head home tomorrow. Right now, my "damsel in distress" needs my help right now.
"Kiari? Can we go to Lillycove tomorrow?" Andrew asked. Kiari squealed in disagreement. "Please? Can we at least make sure Rina and her Skitty are safe?" Andrew pleaded.
"But Flucentra and Ayane are expecting us tomorrow…" The pokemon chirped.
"I know… but we need to make sure this girl is okay. I'll take responsibility if Flucentra yells at us." He replied.
"You mean it! You'll take the heat for me? Then yeah, let's make sure she's okay." Kiari chirped and nudged her master.
Thanks, Kiari. I know you're not used to this, but she really needs some help. If we can get her in the right direction, I think Rina will be just fine. But first, let's get Rina to a hospital, these bruises are awful.
"Kiari, get to the hospital." the Altaria agreed and flew quickly to the Slateport Hospital.
The receptionist was currently on the phone with someone when she noticed Andrew carrying a battered and bruised Rina into the hospital. "Umm Sue? Hold on..." she dropped the phone and ran over to Rina and Andrew.
"Oh my God! What happened to her?" the receptionist asked. "What the heck got ahold of her?"
"Please help her. I happened to find her trying to get her Pokemon back from Team Magma. Maybe they did this to her." But I think it was someone else, like maybe her parents or older siblings.
"I'll get someone down here immediately." She quickly ran behind the phone and called the emergency department. "We have an emergency! A little girl is really badly hurt. Cuts and bruises everywhere!" she quickly hung up and ran back to Andrew and Rina.
"How long before...?"
A medical crew quickly arrived; helping Andrew put her on a carrier, and retreating towards the medical room. A half hour passed, and both the receptionist and Andrew were allowed access to Rina's room. Patched up and looking like a toy that's lost one too many battles with a German Sheppard, quietly they walked in, smiling in hopes of Rina's safety.
Thank goodness that little girl is alright. She needed this kind of help. I wonder who she is. We won't be able to find some information until she wakes up. Maybe the young man who brought her in could provide some information. The receptionist smiled and turned to Andrew. "Excuse me, mister..."
"Her name is Rina. I am Andrew Becardo. We just met about a half-hour ago. She was like this when I found her. I don't know her last name or where's she's from. Maybe she's from around here?" Andrew answered. "I'm from Lillycove City, and I was visiting the new restaurant in town."
Rina? That name sounds familiar. Rina... where have I heard that name before? Hmm... It took the receptionist a moment to piece it together. Rina... isn't she the daughter of a restaurant owner? Wait a sec! Oh my god! This is Rina Kalmine! Lode's daughter! She nodded and thanked Andrew, and then ran out the room to place a telephone call to Rina's father, Lode Kalmine.
Andrew released Kiari, Grovyle, and Vibrava from their Pokeballs and took a nearby chair next to Rina's bed. The Pokemon conversed between them, and then turn to Andrew and Rina. Kiari nuzzled close to Rina and went to sleep. Grovyle stood by Andrew against the wall, and Vibrava fell asleep on Andrew's lap. Thank you for giving me my own special someone. I'll protect her... seems I'm her "Guardian Angel". And just to think, Kiari and I would've never came around to Slateport if we didn't come to see Captain Stern. But first, I'll have to find her parents. Maybe I can find out some info, like as to why she's alone and what happened to her. But for now, I'll take care of you, Rina. Kiari seems to have taken a liking to you, Rina... That's good, because I need to travel to Lillycove alone. Kiari will protect you and she'll make sure you're safe.
"Hey Kiari?" the Altaria nodded slowly. "You wanna stay with Rina while I go to Lillycove? She needs someone to protect her. I'll leave Grovyle to help you, too." Kiari pecked Andrew's leg and nodded of to sleep. I'll take that as a "maybe". Hmm... maybe if I gave Kiari something really good, she just might do it...
"Okay, I'll let you bring Rina over to our ranch." Kiari hummed a sweet tune and nuzzled back with Rina. I guess she likes the deal. Kiari loves visitors and loves to show people around as well. But don't get on her bad side, she'll hurt you badly. Actually... I met Kiari in a very similar manner to Rina. It was three years ago, when I was...
Andrew fell asleep, remembering the time when he first met his best friend, unaware that both his and Rina's hands were joined together by a very happy pokemon.
However, that will be discussed at a later chapter. Well... I included Andrew in this story because he's the only character I know who could pull this off, and still help. Besides, you'll see why his role was necessary in this story. What about Lode and Diane? What's his connection with Maxie of Team Magma? And what about the receptionist? Does her call endanger both Rina and Andrew? Well... find out in Chapter Two- Kiari's Friends. Please R&R! If this is good or bad, just tell me.