Team Wildfire Blazes Again
Chapter One: Team Wildfire Reunited!
*Anthony's p.o.v*
It's been two years since I've been to the Pokémon world. I was now in college with Larraine. She was studying how to become a Gym Leader while I was studying how to be a pediatrician. It was Saturday night and I was fast asleep when a familiar voice greeted me in my dreams.
''Anthony,'' the voice said.
''Oh, it's you,'' I said. ''Haven't heard from you in a while.''
''Indeed,'' the voice responded. ''Anthony, there are souls in the Pokémon world who need your help.''
''There are?'' I asked. Excitement filled my heart. ''I can see my friends again!'' But then it hit me. ''But, what about school?''
''Don't worry, Anthony,'' the voice replied. ''All will be well.''
''And Larraine?'' I asked further.
''I will take care of that as well,'' the voice said. The familiar light appeared again absorbing me into it.
*Wartortle's p.o.v*
It was new and beautiful day. The smell of spring flowers and the sounds of bird Pokémon chirping greeted me as I woke up. As the bold title above told you, I evolved into Wartortle. I walked out of my house to see Riolu and Zorua (or should I now say Lucario and Zoroark?) greeting. ''Morning guys,'' I yawned.
''Hey sleepyhead,'' Lucario teased. ''It's a new day filled with adventure.''
''Hello boys,'' my dad greeted. ''I hope that you all will stick around for breakfast before heading off into danger.''
''Won't I ever!'' I said. Dad gave me a stink eye. ''I-I mean yes please,'' I corrected.
''Thank you, Blastoise,'' Lucario and Zoroark said. We all went in to see fruit on the table. We were about to eat when we heard a woman's scream.
''Sounds like trouble!'' Zoroark said.
''Hurry!'' Lucario ushered as all of us ran outside towards the woods.
*Larraine's p.o.v*
I was fast asleep when I noticed that I wasn't in my bed. I was on grass. I woke up and looked around. ''Where am I?'' I asked. I tried to feel around for my glasses but they were no where to be found.
''Hello, miss,'' a voice said. ''Have you lost something?''
''Yes, have you seen a pair of glasses?'' I asked.
''You mean these?'' a another voice asked. I reached out and grabbed my glasses and rubbed the sleep out of my eyes. What I saw surprised me. It was a HUGE Gengar, Ekans, and Medicham.
''Holy cow!'' I screamed. ''When did Pokémon get so huge?!''
''What d'ya mean?'' the Ekans hissed as he approached me. ''Aren't you a Pokémon as well?''
''I'm not a Pokémon!'' I said. ''I'm a human!''
''Ah, but you look like an average Pikachu,'' the Medicham said. I looked down at my body and saw that I indeed transformed into a Pikachu which got another scream out of me.
''I AM A PIKACHU!'' I shouted. ''How did this happen?!''
''Oh you won't have to worry about that,'' the Gengar said sinisterly. The Ekans then wrapped me up with his body squeezing me tightly.
''Let me go!'' I yelled.
''We will,'' Ekans said. ''After we take all your loot from your dead body!''
''NOOOOO!'' I shouted. ''I don't have any money! Someone help me!''
''Team Meanies!'' I heard someone yell. We all looked and saw a Wartortle, Lucario, Zoroark, and Blastoise entering the glen.
''Let that girl go you ruffians!'' the Blastoise said showing the cannons on his back.
''Make one move and the girl's guts splatter everywhere!'' Gengar responded. The force of Ekans' Wrap was growing stronger. Then, Ekans got blasted with a stream of fire which allowed me to escape as I gasped for air. I looked and saw a Growlithe with unnatural blue eyes. The Pokemon then approached us growling and baring its teeth.
''Don't you DARE hurt her again!'' the Growlithe said with fury in its eyes.
''Anthony?'' I asked quietly. Gengar, Medicham, and Ekans then got blasted with a Hydro Pump from Blastoise and Wartortle. The group then ran off to who-knows-where. ''Anthony!'' I yelled as I then ran to Anthony on all fours. I then tripped and landed on top of him causing us to blush. Then, Wartortle scooped up Anthony and hugged him tightly.
''Anthony!'' he yelled as he squeezed Anthony. ''Long time no see buddy!''
''Squirtle?'' Anthony asked in a strained voice. ''Is that you?'' Wartortle then put Anthony down as he regained composure. The others soon joined us equally happy to see Anthony back.
''These are your friends, Anthony?'' I asked.
''Yes,'' Anthony responded. ''These, err, were Squirtle, Riolu, and Zorua.''
''You must be Larraine,'' Wartortle said as we shook, uh, paws. ''Anthony told us all about you way back when he lived with us. He said how wonderful you were.''
''Squir-err-Wartortle!'' Anthony said as his face turned red. I laughed as I greeted the rest of Anthony's friends.
''It would be a pleasure if you Anthony and your lady friend would join us for breakfast,'' Blastoise offered.
''Yes, please!'' Anthony said. We then headed off towards breakfast.
*Anthony's p.o.v*
''So, Larraine,'' I said nervously. ''You're a Pikachu now.''
''Yes, and I don't know why,'' Larraine said somberly as her amber eyes watered.
''Uh, that's because, um, you were transported here with me,'' I replied with a sweat drop.
''What?'' she asked. I told her about my dream. ''What about my G.P.A?!'' she yelled as she shook me back and forth. Uh-oh. She gets scary when she's mad, I thought.
''I just didn't want you to worry about me like last time,'' I said frightened.
''Aww, Anthony, you're so sweet,'' she said as she hugged me.
''Boy, she's kinda bipolar,'' Wartortle whispered to Lucario.
''What'd you say?'' Larraine said leering.
''N-n-nothing,'' Wartortle said cowering.
''So, according to that voice,'' Zoroark began, ''there are some
Pokémon here who need help?''
''Yes,'' I replied. ''I guess when my mission is done we'll go back
to the human world.''
''Phooey,'' Wartortle sighed.
''But, I don't know when,'' I added.
''Well, while you're here, why don't you and Larraine join the
team again?'' Wartortle said excitedly.
''You bet!'' I replied quickly. ''You want to join Larraine?''
''OK,'' she answered. We all ran out towards the Pokémon Square. We saw the base we renovated. It was almost as if I never left.
''Wow, you guys really kept this place in good condition!'' I said.
''Of course!'' Lucario said. ''Just like you would've wanted.''
''Wait 'til everyone sees that you're back, Anthony,'' Wartortle said. Suddenly, Lombre appeared.
''Hey, everyone!'' Lombre called. ''Anthony's back!'' Then, everyone from the square ran towards us and surrounded me patting me on the back, hugging me, and exclaiming at my return.
''Uh, guys?'' I said. ''As much as I am happy to see you all, you're kinda crowding me!'' Everyone then backed up and calmed down.
''Aren't you a sight for sore eyes!'' Shiftry beamed.
''I can't believe that you've returned!'' Caterpie (who was now a Metapod) exclaimed.
''It's good to see you again, my friend!'' Wigglytuff cried.
''Who's this little lady?'' Tyranitar asked as everyone turned to Larraine.
''This is Larraine, my girlfriend,'' I answered.
''Oh, you two make such a cute couple!'' Butterfree said.
''You bet!'' Kangaskhan added. Larraine and I blushed.
''Your girlfriend is a Pokemon?'' Snubble (who was now a Granbull) asked with a quizzical expression.
''No!'' Larraine and I said in unison.
''I'm a human!'' Larraine said. ''I came to this world with Anthony and got attacked by some group called Team Meanies.''
''Those guys!'' Lombre said fuming. ''How dare they try to harm a sweet, little lady such as yourself. You just yell and I'll show them what I'm made of!''
''Thanks, but my knight in shining armor is right here!'' Larraine said hugging me. ''He saved me from those jerks!''
''How romantic!'' Bellsprout said turning red. Then, Alakazam came forward.
''I see that you've returned,'' he said.
''Yeah,'' I responded. ''I was told that there are people here who need me.''
''Well, it's nice to see that you've comeback to us,'' he smiled.
''Are you going to have to go back to your world sometime?'' Gulpin asked hoping for a ''no'' response.
''I believe so,'' I said sadly. The crowd sighed and then went on their way. ''It hurts me to disappoint them.''
''I'm sorry buddy,'' Larraine said patting my back and then nuzzling me. She always knows how to make me feel better, I thought smiling.
''C'mon you lovebirds!'' Wartortle called. ''I've got something else to show you!'' We followed Wartortle and the gang to Whiscash's pond. In the platform in the middle of the pond, was a cave. ''See that cave?'' Wartortle asked as he pointed. ''If you go in there and you meet certain conditions, you can evolve!''
''Evolve, eh?'' I asked. ''So, if I have a Fire Stone, I can become Arcanine?''
''And I can become Raichu?'' Larraine asked.
''That's right!'' Whiscash said as he surfaced. ''Long time no see, Anthony! Who's your friend?''
''This is Larraine,'' I said wrapping my leg around her shoulders.
''They're sweethearts,'' Wartotle whispered to Whiscash. I wish he wouldn't do that, I thought.
''Ah, young love!'' Whiscash laughed. ''It's an adorable thing, no? Anyways, only one Pokémon at a time can enter the cave.''
''So, Anthony,'' Zoroark said to me, ''are you going to evolve?''
''I'll think about it,'' I responded.
''I'm not going to evolve,'' Larraine said. ''I still need to get used to this new body of mine.''
''What say that tomorrow we take you to Makuhita's dojo?'' Lucario offered. ''It opened just recently. You guys can get stronger there. Since we're a Silver Rank team, we're going to face some daunting rescue missions and it would be wise to get stronger before you guys go on any new missions.''
''Sounds good,'' I said. Larraine nodded in agreement. We then made our way home to get some shut-eye.
*Larraine's p.o.v*
It was the middle of the night, but I couldn't sleep. I was worried about our school work, our families, and our friends. Anthony then woke up.
''What's wrong, sweetheart?'' he asked as he came over to me.
''I'm worried, Anthony,'' I responded. ''I'm worried about our school work, our families, and our friends. They don't know where we are and we're going to fall behind in school!'' I started to cry.
''There, there,'' he said nuzzling me. ''Everything will be all right.''
''B-b-but-'' I was about to say when he put his paw over my mouth. He then stared into my eyes. His eyes always seemed to relax me. Blue is one of my favorite colors after all.
''Worrying does no good,'' he continued. ''It only makes things worse. Now, get some sleep.'' He then kissed me good night. His kiss made my heart race and I soon fell asleep.