Here's my second fanfiction. I'm rating it T just in case. I'm not going to rush this one, or I'll lose my interest and it'll die like my last fanfcition. Hope you enjoy it!
Ashley Novalin opened her closet door, looking for some comfortable weekend clothes. It was Saturday, her favorite day of the week. It was also the day for her summer morning walk. She loved the cool, crisp air that cleanses her lungs with every breath. She took out her favorite T-shirt and some denim jeans, and started to get dressed when the doorbell rang. She tugged on her t-shirt and walked out her door, when she heard her mother welcome a guest. As Ashley walked closer, she saw a young boy in the doorway, maybe a year or two younger then she was. He had jet black hair under a red-and-white cap. She held back a snort. Was this another Ash Ketchum clone? He didn't have a Pikachu, at least.
She walked into the room, and smiled at the boy while her mother introduced him. "Ashley, this is Toby." She nodded at the boy. "Hello. My name is Ashley." Before the boy could say a word, her mother continued. "He says he just started his Pokémon journey, and came to this town." Toby quickly cut in. "I was wondering if anyone wanted to join me, I'd like to have a friend with me, but if you don't want to…." The boy nervously looked at the ground. Ashley wondered if he had gotten a bad first impression of her. She always worried about that.
Her mother didn't seem to notice. "You still have your Eevee, right, Ashley? I bet she'd love to have an adventure. I remember when you were small; you used to talk endlessly about leaving home..." Ashley blushed. She realized how long it had been sense anyone had seen her Pokémon. She was about to explain her corny excuse when the boy's eyes lit up. "You have an Eevee, too?" he dropped a Pokéball on the ground, and a drowsy Eevee came out with a quick flash.
"Eve?" The Pokémon yawned, and wagged his tail at the sight of the strangers. "His name's Cody. He's usually very lively, but we've been training all day." With a quick glance and a nod Ashley picked up the tired Eevee. He yawned again and fell asleep when she started to scratch behind his ears. "Well, Toby, would you like to sit down…?" Ashley's mother asked after an awkward silence. The boy shook his head. "I want to train my new Horsea, and will once Cody wakes up." Without looking up from the dog-like Pokémon, Ashley started a conversation. "Where'd you get the little guy?"
"Just Yesterday I was on the other side of town. My mother told me of a lady that bred Pokémon; she said she had one Eevee that hadn't found a home, and was giving him away free to the first person who wanted him. I was lucky enough to get him."
Ashley raised her head. "My aunt's a Pokémon breeder. Was she by the Pokémart?"
"Yup. That's her."
By now the Pokémon had woken up, on the ground, and was ready to leave. "Well, Ashley, will you go with Toby?" Ashley nodded, remembering her dreams when she was younger. It'd be nice to fulfill those dreams. "Alright, sure." She got her tennis shoes on, and her mother asked another, harder question. "Where's you Eevee, sweetie? Aren't you taking her along?" "Uh… she's at the daycare." Ashley flinched at her reply, knowing it was a popular tool for novice Pokémon breeders. She had to add "Alone.", but then it sounded suspicious. Her oblivious mother once again did not notice anything odd. "Alright. Be sure to pick her up before you go!"
Ashley couldn't help but smile at her mom's bright personality. "I'll miss you, mom." She gave her a hug. "I will to honey. Be sure to write!" Ashley nodded, and walked back to the living rom. "Bye!' She called as she walked out the door with Toby. I can't believe it. She thought. I barely know this kid, and now I'm traveling the region with him?