I stood on the bow of the S.S. Anne and sighed happily. I Enjoyed the brisk sea air as we pulled closer and closer to the port Castelia city I was finally here. A glamorous city indeed. It brought back memories of goldenrod for an odd reason. Not that I was complaining of course, I loved goldenrod city. The cities anthem could be heard coming from several stores on the main street. And no matter how many times I've heard it I am always struck with a wave of nostalgia. I checked my watch and the distance to our final destination. I bet myself we'd be there in 5. 10 minutes tops. I turned my head around when I heard my Pidgeot alight on the deck. I smiled softly as he bounced over to me and nuzzled himself into the pit of my arm. It truly was the best feeling in the world. Being surrounded by these powerful creatures that trusted you with their lives and you willing to sacrifice yourselves for them.
But first I guess I should introduce my team, (one which I should add won me two championships and countless badges trophies and ribbons.) There was Tod, my Feralgatr. He was my first Pokémon ever and my most powerful. Hell if he wanted to he could sink this ship with a single blow. That wasn't all. He is a multi hall of famer and a medalist Pokémon in the Pokeatholon. Then there was Pidgeot. Try as I might I could never think of an appropriate name for him. He was my first capture back on route 29. "How far he has come," I thought watching my companion preen himself. He was the second strongest of the group and had talons that could rip out a Machoke's throat. Behind him lay the family of my group. Hinata Xzeyanorv and Tenten, a Gardevoir, Galade and Ralts respectively. Hinata was found in Hoenn. I trained her hard and had entered several competitions with her and won. She was the one I was most proud of to be honest and held a special place in my heart. She (and the others I have to add) saved me from death several times. And no matter what the odds were she always pulled through right when I needed her.
She smiled at me knowingly and tilted her head as she picked up her daughter and held her tightly. "Is everything alright?" she asked me telepathically with a sweet, English sounding voice. I've grown to find her voice relaxing and soothing over the years. Granted it initially shocked me when I heard her speak for the first time as a Ralts but being a psychic type I don't know what I expected to happen.
"Yes, quite fine."
I responded back mentally. Satisfied with my answer she chuckled and turned back to playing with her child. Xzeyanorv was a gift of sorts from my sister. She had caught him as a baby on some manor in Sinnoh. Since then his history was much the same as Hinata's. And finally in the family was Tenten. She was by far the youngest in our group and the weakest physically. But anyone can tell from one look in her eyes that she will one day be more powerful than all the rest of my party put together.
But the party doesn't end there. I still had several more to go. Next was Rex, a Tyranitar, I caught him in Mt. Silver Several years back. His strength rivaled Tod's. And, Men being men, they fought constantly. Thankfully it never was out of spite. No, more like excess testosterone and a need to one up each other. The females in my group found this very interesting and often placed a small wager of coins and items they had found/been given. ( The record is 52 to 48 in Tods favor). Normally I would let him walk around freely but him being the type he is I forbid him from being on boats. A sea sick dragon creature is no fun. (that and I'm not running the risk of them sinking the ship during one of their quarrels.)
"What'cha thinking about master?" My Mismagious asked appearing on my shoulder. She was one of the newer additions to the party. I had caught her on an excursion to the Johto safari zone and trained her hard shortly afterwards. So hard In fact she had caught the pokerus not too long ago.
"Oh not much!"I responded happily. "Just wondering what awaits us on shore."
"Oh. Cool. So what about the new girl?" Maggie asked me looking at the pokeball containing my new Gothirita.
"Her?"I asked looking at the ball. "well I'm taking her out when we land. Don't want her to drown or anything!" I responded as we pulled into shore. "Now go get every one. our journey starts today!"
