A/N: Sorry for taking so long to update! Getting sick back to back and writer's block didn't help, but thanks for being patient! On a side note, Maelstrom's New Song will also be updated as well; by tomorrow after noon hopefully! Enjoy
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto or Pokemon, except for my OC!
Chapter 2
"Why am I tagging along with these two again?" Naruto asked himself as he and Rhapsody watched how Ash cheered over his first capture and prepared to let Caterpie out, with a protest on the side from Misty.
It wasn't long that the caterpillar Pokemon came out and noticed the redhead-which it seemed to take a liking to- and ran to nuzzle her. Misty froze as she gained goose bumps and yelled, "Get this disgusting bug away from me!" That seemed to really hurt Caterpie's feelings as Ash tried to defend his Pokemon.
"Caterpie isn't disgusting!"
"Yes it is! Bugs are one of the three most disgusting things in the world!" Misty retorted, clearly showing her dislike of bugs.
Naruto was somewhat curious as to what the other two "disgusting things" were, "And what are the other two?"
The redhead answered, but kept her annoyance in her tone, "Carrots and peppers!" The blond and Rhapsody sweat dropped at the fact that she disliked certain types of food; most girls hated toads or something.
The young brunette stuck out his tongue, "Well I like carrots and peppers and bugs! And Caterpie's a great Pokemon!"
Naruto actually wondered if this was how kids acted at this age, or if this was just Ash being childish. The blond glanced over to Rhapsody, who seemed to be somewhat amused by the situation. He just sighed and started walking, "Well, I don't know about you two, but Rhapsody and I are going ahead." He spoke and it wasn't long before he heard footsteps behind him, but not without continuous bickering. By the time the trio found a clearing, everyone called for a break.
Caterpie seemed sad that Misty disliked it while Ash was trying to cheer it up, "Well you can hang out with Caterpie and I'll stay with Pikachu." The redhead declared as she started to carry the yellow mouse.
"Pikachu only likes me and shocks anyone else!" He retorted until he saw his starter sitting comfortably in Misty's lap. "Pikachu…" Ash groaned at how easily his Pokemon got along with someone else, but zapped him when they first met.
Naruto just asked, "Misty, I'm wondering." He said getting both the brunette and tomboy's attention, "Why are you following Ash and I around?"
Misty seemed to stutter for a moment until she found a reason, "Well Ash still owes me my bike back! I won't leave him alone until he repays me for it, but why are you going with Ash, Naruto?" Not adding the part that there might be a chance to meet one of her idols that was his mother.
The whiskered trainer shrugged as Rhapsody floated next to him, "I actually plan on travelling on my own, not to mention going through the Viridian Forest is the only way to reach Pewter City, I don't really mind tagging along for a little bit before heading on my way." With that he stood with his Meloetta not far behind.
"Where are you going?" Ash asked wondering what the boy his age was up to.
Naruto looked over his shoulder, "I'm gonna train my Pokemon a bit to get ready for the next gym, and find my way out of here. I'm sure they want to be able to have a battle. I guess I'll meet you two at Pewter City or something. Good luck." He said as Rhapsody waved at them and chimed a good bye while he kept walking forward.
As the Meloetta floated along toward the blond, she hummed happily with her father figure relaxed as she ignored a small flash of yellow in the bushes.
"So daddy, who are you going to train?" Rhapsody asked innocently as she watched her trainer/father figure pause to think.
"Well the gym leader of Pewter City is Brock, a Gym Leader that specializes in rock and ground types. I don't have any water types except Umi or grass types, but I might be able to manage with Falco and Taiyou." Naruto analyzed out loud before getting his Poke-balls, "But it never hurts to train Aki and Haru as well."
With that said; Naruto trained Taiyou and Falco to strengthen them up and be prepared for their next battle; the Charmander had done well and leveled up to 12 and the Spearow reached Lv. 13 and managed to learn Fury Attack and Pursuit. The whiskered trainer let the two have a well-earned break and proceeded to let out his Eevee twins. The two were excited to be out and were up for anything as they eagerly waited for what they were supposed to do.
The blond smiled at the two, "Aki, Haru. How about you two have a practice battle, ok? It'll help with both of your defenses and after that, we'll get something to eat."
The Eevee twins agreed wholeheartedly as they began their practice battle and did the best they could, with Aki actually winning with his maneuvers of using Dig as a leeway. Haru was just as well, as he seemed to be the faster of the two. Naruto was impressed with the Eevee twin's battle instincts and knew they could go far, as Rhapsody seemed to be watching the match carefully.
Suddenly, the diamond marked Eevee gave an eager bark as he started glowing, surprising the three. When the glowing died down, it revealed something Naruto didn't expect. A Leafeon. The blond could still see the diamond mark on its side, showing that it was indeed Aki. "Well, I honestly didn't expect that." He said as he eyed his newly evolved Pokemon in awe and called the end of the spar to go and see the changes closer.
"Lea…" Aki muttered as he looked down. He didn't expect to evolve; he did feel stronger and he felt comfortable like this, but he was worried. He wouldn't be able to stand it if Naruto disliked his form or his brother hated that he evolved first and was left behind.
"Vee!" Haru yelped as he ran over to his evolved twin, and smiled. Sure he was jealous that Aki had been the first to evolve while he didn't when they were brothers; twins no less, but he knew that he would evolve into something just as great as what the Leafeon was soon.
The whiskered trainer also smiled at Aki as he pet the leaf on the Verdant Pokemon's head, "Wow, Aki. I never expected for you to evolve so quickly. I'm proud of you! I think you really fit well as a Leafeon!" He praised as Rhapsody floated away to search for something.
"Lea?" Aki asked as he tilted his head up to see both his father and brother happy for him. "Lea!" He barked in joy, evolving wasn't a bad thing after all!
Naruto laughed as he watched his twin Pokemon celebrate with each other and Rhapsody go off somewhere, and after doing a quick scan, Aki received a good set of moves thanks to evolving. "This Leafeon is Level 10, it knows the moves: Tackle, Shadow Ball, Dig, and Razor Leaf." The whiskered trainer inwardly beamed. Haru must be at the same level as well, but he couldn't help but wonder. Eevee usually can't evolve into Leafeon or even Glaceon in Kanto, so how did Aki? And for that matter, why only Aki and not Haru as well?
"I found it, Daddy!" Rhapsody's voice chimed as she returned and gathered Naruto's attention.
"Really? What did you find?"
"The thing that made Aki evolve!" That got the twin's attention as well as they wanted to know how it happened.
Naruto asked for the Meloetta to lead the way and sure enough, not much distance away was a large mossy rock; the thing that an Eevee needs to evolve into a Leafeon. The blond trainer couldn't help but feel the urge to hit himself. How could he forget!? It didn't matter if it was Kanto, this was still a forest and forests usually had at least one moss covered rock. So, the fact that Aki evolved was a mistake on his own part for not checking carefully, but on the bright side, his Leafeon liked being what it was, and he did have a liking for grass types.
The cerulean eyed boy sighed; at least Haru didn't evolve yet. That meant that the Eevee had as much of a choice as Aki did. "Haru." He called as the heart marked Eevee padded over to see what his father had wanted. Naruto messed with his poke-dex so it could show all of Eevee's evolution and faced it towards Haru, "I'm sure you want to evolve like your brother did, but you can evolve into whatever you want. I understand that you didn't want to become a Leafeon like Aki, right?" Haru gave a nod. "Well, you have five choices. The water type, Vaporeon; it requires a Water Stone, and my mom has one. The electric type, Jolteon; it needs a Thunder Stone, and my dad actually has that one. The fire type; Flareon, a Fire Stone is needed, and my mom has this one too. The psychic type; Espeon, it needs friendship while it's daytime. The dark type; Umbreon, like Espeon, but it needs it during the night. And finally, the ice type Glaceon; like how Aki evolved, it evolves by training near an Icy Rock." He explained as clearly as he could for his Eevee to choose which one he wanted to evolve into.
Haru's eyes gleamed as he looked over his choices. They all seemed good, but the Eevee wanted it to fit himself like Aki's did. All he knew though; was that that he didn't want to become the first three, he wanted to be special. That left Espeon, Umbreon, and Glaceon. The Evolution Pokemon decided, if he could become one of those three, he'd be happy with the outcome. He was sure that his father would be happy with whatever he became, just like with Aki. However, that didn't stop him from not saying anything to his trainer. He adored Naruto, but this was probably best to keep as a surprise. Besides, their father was sure to be happy with whichever one he turned out to become no matter what.
Rhapsody smiled at this as she listened in on Aki's plan, and knew that the young Eevee would be right. After all, Naruto loved Pokemon more than anything in the world; no matter what it was. As she relayed the information, and as predicted, Naruto understood and decided that it was time to have dinner and go to sleep considering how time past by quickly.
That night, Naruto laid in his sleeping bag in thought as he'd let his Pokemon-save Umi-sleep with him. He was so happy that Aki had evolved, and his Pokemon are getting stronger as well, but he knew that there was still a long way to go. Yes, he wanted to surpass his mother and father, but he wanted to make his brother figures proud as well. He'd show them the results from learning from the four of them; the strength and grace of fire and water types and passion for performing, the speed and intuition for battle, the love and knowledge to care and tend to his Pokemon, and the enjoyment of relaxing and living the experience.
The blond felt his Pokemon snuggle up to him, and looked down at each of them. They had such determination, and different pasts; well for Taiyou, Falco, and Umi, but they each held their own potential. To think, only a few days-close to a week- in his journey, and he was happy with his six Pokemon, and also an egg that he didn't know would be. Staring up at the starry sky and listening to the wild Pokemon, he closed his eyes with a smile, "So this is what being a trainer feels like. I love it. I hope that I become just like my family someday, and make them proud." He thought before he slept, not noticing a single shooting star soar overhead along with the same small yellow shape from earlier watch not too far away with a tiny hint of envy.
"Chu." It squeaked before turning to leave.
The next morning, Naruto was up early as he and his group of Pokemon had breakfast before heading off. Thanks to the Poke-Navi, he was almost half way out of Viridian Forest; he hadn't seen any Pokemon that stood out to him though, but a Leafeon made up for that. "Maybe I'll have Aki and Taiyou battle instead?" He thought before he felt Rhapsody stiffen on his shoulder and heard rushing footsteps from behind.
"Rhapsody, stop whoever it is with Confusion." The blond trainer ordered as the Meloetta immediately did as told as her eyes glowed a soft blue.
Turning around, the two saw what was running from behind them; a kid in samurai armor carrying a long sword above his head. Rhapsody's eye twitched, "Is he crazy? He could've killed us like that." She said telepathically as she forced the boy to drop the sword.
Naruto stayed calm outwardly as he asked the stunned boy, "What do you want from me that you had to try and attack me from behind for?"
"I challenge you to a battle! Just let me down!"
The blond sighed as he allowed Rhapsody to release him, "Couldn't you have just done that like a normal person?"
The samurai wannabe was confused, "Are you not a trainer from Pallet Town?"
"No, I'm from another region, but I'm still up for that offer for a battle." Naruto said with a grin as Rhapsody returned to his shoulder with a small devilish smirk.
Samurai smirked, "Very well, trainer from another region. We shall battle, but I doubt that you would be able to defeat me."
With that, he led them to a clearing to do battle, "This will be a two-on-two battle, the one unable to continue loses. I choose you, Pinsir!" He declared as he released the stag-beetle like Pokemon.
Naruto mentally analyzed the bug type and his strategy before choosing and letting out his Pokemon. "Let's do our best, Taiyou!"
The Charmander stood ready as he prepared for his first battle with Naruto, and he will make sure that the blond is impressed with his strength. "Char!"
"Pinsir charge in with Tackle!"
Pinsir did as told and charged forward, aiming to end the battle as quickly as it could; fire and bugs never mixed, and it didn't want that to be proven true.
Taiyou didn't need a command and dodged as he knew his trainer wouldn't want the Charmander to be injured too badly. "Taiyou, aim forward with Ember and follow up with Metal Claw if it evades." Naruto said calmly after he planned what his opponent's next moves would be.
Taiyou did as told and launched the small flames as powerfully as he could while having his claws ready just in case, but it wasn't needed as the bug Pokemon fell to the ground slightly charred with its eyes swirling.
"Pinsir!" The Samurai cried as he didn't expect to be beaten by one move, but would not give up nevertheless, and returned his Pinsir to release his Metapod, "You have done well in defeating my Pinsir, but you have no chance in beating my Metapod!" He exclaimed as the cocoon-like Pokemon just stayed in place.
"That Metapod looks like it has no ability of movement from when it was a Caterpie. I suppose I'll let Falco have the match, hopefully he won't dislike it." Naruto thought as he stared at the Metapod that stared back. The blond trainer motioned for Taiyou to come to him, and pet the Charmander's head with a smile, "That was great for your first battle, Taiyou. I'm proud of you. Now, sit this round out so Falco can have a turn, okay?"
Taiyou beamed and immediately walked over to Naruto's side as told, "Char!" He cried as he waited eagerly.
The whiskered trainer chuckled at how energetic his Charmander was before reaching to his Spearow's ball and throwing it in the air, "Let's go, Falco!" Naruto said as Falco was releasing with him flying. "Falco, Aerial Ace! Just like we trained!"
The scarred Spearow did as told and used the attack; the only twist was that as he was doing that he spun like a corkscrew. It was a strategy that the blond came up with to strengthen his flying type attacks in his small body along with his improved speed. It took many crash dives to perfect this, but the damage and power behind it was worth it.
Samurai had never heard of the attack before, and knew that Metapod couldn't move, so he did the only thing he could, "Metapod, use Harden!" As told, the cocoon Pokemon glowed in protection, but that didn't do much good as it was sent flying into a tree by Falco.
Samurai watched in shock as his Pokemon was defeated as well and had lost this battle to a trainer that wasn't native to the Kanto region. He mutely returned his Pokemon and walked over to Naruto with his head down as he muttered, "I was proven wrong, trainer from another region. You have truly defeated me."
Naruto looked at the wannabe samurai as he was distracted with praising his Pokemon for their first victory. The blond gave a sheepish grin, "Thanks for the compliment; this was my first battle, so I did my best for these two." That earned him a pat by Rhapsody and Taiyou as well as a soft peck by Falco.
Samurai nodded as he gave a determined look, "I will make sure I amend this loss by defeating the next trainer from Pallet Town."
The whiskered trainer let Rhapsody be the one to gain a sweat drop on her head as he answered after remembering, "Well, I know a guy named Ash Ketchum, I travelled in here with him, and he's from Pallet Town, from what I know anyway."
The samurai nodded intently as he mentally prepared himself for his next battle before asking Naruto as he saw him leaving along with his Pokemon, "Where are you going? Are you not travelling with this Ash Ketchum from Pallet?"
The Meloetta took her place on Naruto's shoulder as he glanced over to the shorter boy, "Well, I'm actually travelling on my own with my Pokemon. If I ever meet him again though, I suppose I'll tag along for a little while."
Samurai nodded at Naruto's words and watched as the blond walked further away before he went on his search for Ash Ketchum. Once Naruto had reached a good distance away from the samurai and nearing the end of the forest, Rhapsody pouted, "Why did the others get to battle and I didn't?"
The whiskered trainer gave a sheepish grin as he looked over to her, "Sorry Rhapsody, but I wanted them to have battle experience too. I'm also considering who should be in the contests too, so far I'm thinking you, Haru and Aki, but let's just train and cross that bridge when we find a town hosting a contest. I'm sure you'll be great, though." Naruto praised as he patted her on the head.
Rhapsody beamed, "I'll do my best, Daddy! I promise!" She also watched as the yellow Pokemon that wasn't quite a distance from them were still following. The Meloetta couldn't help but be interested. It looked like Naruto was going to have another new friend.
"Here you are Naruto, have a nice day." Nurse Joy said to the blond as she held out the tray of his Poke balls toward him after healing his Pokemon from another long training.
Naruto gratefully took back his Pokemon and smiled, "Thanks Nurse Joy, I'm planning on participating in the Indigo League, can you register me?"
The pink haired nurse gave her usual kind smile and nodded, "Of course, I just need your Poke-dex, and you'll be signed up in a minute." The whiskered trainer did as told and watched as she registered him to be able to take part in this region's gym battles. Nurse Joy handed back the Poke-dex with a smile, "There you go, Naruto. I wish you the best of luck." All the while, a curious girl that was eating not too far away watched with interest glowing in her eyes as she had intentions of following the whiskered boy.
The blonde thanked her with a grin as well and went towards the Pewter City Gym as he let Rhapsody out and allowed her to turn herself invisible as she sat on his shoulder, although he would feel her shift once in a while for some reason, he didn't mind. Naruto wasn't surprised at the sight of the stony interior of the gym, but the audience of children that looked like they were related that were eyeing him from above was something he did not expect. "Have you come to challenge me for a gym badge?" An older voice caught his attention, making him turn to see a man that seemed to be an older version of the kids. That must've been Brock.
Naruto snapped out of it even with the kids' piercing looks at him and nodded, "That's right. My name is Naruto Uzumaki-Namikaze; let's have a good battle Brock." He said with his foxlike grin as Rhapsody took that as a cue to show herself, which surprised both the kids and gym leader.
Brock nodded as the two took their places on either sides of the battle field and explained the rules before starting, "This will be a two-on-two battle. The winner shall be declared when one side is unable to continue, and only the challenger may substitute their Pokemon. Are the conditions understood?" The blond nodded, "Very well then, let's begin! Geodude, I choose you!"
Naruto and Rhapsody watched as the rocklike Pokemon took its position. As expected, it seemed that the research was correct that Brock specialized in rock and ground types. Reaching for his lone fire type, the Unova native called out, "Let's show them what we can do, Taiyou!"
"Char!" The Charmander cried out as he flexed his claws to show he was ready for a fight.
Brock seemed to be unimpressed as he eyed Taiyou; it may looked strong and definitely well-cared for, but the blond made a beginner's mistake with such a type disadvantage. "A Charmander? As strong as it looks, you have no chance at beating me with a fire type."
Taiyou growled in anger from the insult, but stopped as Naruto spoke, "A Pokemon's type isn't everything. And I know Taiyou will win this round, he'll burn as brightly his tail in this battle." The small lizard beamed at his master's words and shifted to make sure that he would make the blond proud.
The gym leader noticed this, and was quite surprised that this trainer actually stood by his Pokemon. Brock mentally grinned at that; from his previous challenges, most new trainers would actually throw a small tantrum after one of his comments and recklessly attack, no matter the type. This Naruto was definitely a good change of pace, "As the challenger, you have the first move!"
"Right! Taiyou, start things off with Ember!" Taiyou did as told as he launched his fiery attack.
"Geodude, dodge!" Brock's Pokemon moved away just in time, but it seemed that it was a good thing as the kids from above could see the boulder that was hit instead was glowing a tint of red. "That Charmander must've been trained to work on its fire type attacks. I have to make sure it doesn't hit." "Geodude, use your Rock Throw!" Said Pokemon immediately hurled small boulders at Taiyou, who didn't need a command to move away on his own, but couldn't escape one of the flying rocks that hit him from the side. Taking this as an advantage, Brock yelled, "Now use Tackle!"
Naruto had to think quickly as Geodude charged toward his Charmander, "Taiyou, Don't give up! When it comes closer, use Dragon Pulse at point blank!" Taiyou instantly rose and ignored his aching side and began focusing on the attack as the purple ball of energy formed in front of his opened mouth.
Brock was cautious about the unknown attack, but couldn't do anything to stop Geodude at this moment. "Don't stop and use Defense Curl as well!" He commanded as the rock Pokemon continued its charge as it protectively crossed its arms to defend itself.
"Now!" Naruto yelled as Taiyou fired the attack as soon as Geodude was close enough.
It sent the dual-typed Pokemon flying away to crash into one of the boulders, but thanks to it defending itself, it survived. Brock was glad, but that was too close for comfort, "Use Rock Throw and end it!"
As the rocks were hurled at the Charmander, Naruto wasn't going to make the same mistake twice, "Taiyou, destroy the rocks with Brick Break!" As Taiyou broke down the rocks, the gym leader gasped as the blond called out, "Now close in with double Metal Claw!"
"Geodude, dodge it!"
"Don't let it get away!" It took a while as the two Pokemon tried to land a blow as the other evaded, but it ended when Naruto gave the order, "Aim an Ember at its forehead and finish it up with Brick Break!"
The fire type blew out a small, but still powerful flame, hitting Geodude on the forehead and hit it in the same spot with a glowing fist. When it cried out in pain and knocked out unconscious with swirls in its eyes.
Brock solemnly returned his Geodude and praised it for its hard work before commenting on the battle, "You really did raise that Charmander well, I shouldn't have underestimated you, Naruto."
The blond was also praising the lizard Pokemon for its hard work and gave a grin, "Thanks, Taiyou and I worked hard along with my other Pokemon." He said as he patted the happy Charmander's head.
The gym leader held a small smile of approval before becoming serious again, "However, I won't be that easy to beat. Let's go, Onix." What came out of the Poke-ball was a large stony snake that had a long horn on its head.
As it gave an intimidating roar, Taiyou flinched from the sheer size of the Pokemon, but calmed down as his blond trainer gave him soothing rubs on the head and smiled, "Don't worry Taiyou, even if it's big, we'll still win. You and Falco worked hard for this, I have in both of you." The Charmander nodded and regained his confidence as he looked back at Onix in the eyes.
Naruto and Rhapsody smiled at Taiyou's bravery before becoming serious as well. The whiskered trainer knew full well that Falco would have some difficulty, but Taiyou had to rest for now. Throwing the bird Pokemon's Poke ball in the air, he yelled, "Falco, let's win and get our badge!"
"Spearow!" Falco cawed as he appeared and flapped to stay on eye level with the Onix. The small bird knew that this battle would be very difficult due to both the size and type disadvantage, but there was no way he was going to go down without a fight.
Brock stared at the Spearow and could easily see that it had to be strong from its battle injuries; possibly against other Spearow to remain the leader of its flock before the blond caught it. However, no matter how strong it was, the gym leader wouldn't give up so easily. "You're a strange one to use Pokemon with a type disadvantage Naruto, but I won't make a mistake of underestimating you again. Onix, use Rock Throw and aim for Spearow's wings!"
"Evade Falco!" The blond called out as said Pokemon didn't need to be told twice as he flew to avoid the stones that were trying to cause him to have a crash landing. Naruto watched as the Onix continued its attack and tried to figure out a weak spot, "Brock must've trained it well, but we won't be beaten that easily."
When a boulder came closer to Falco, Naruto ordered, "Break it with Steel Wing!"
The Spearow stealthily made his wings glow silver as he smashed the large rocks with his wings without hesitation and dove forward toward Onix's horn after Falco had seen Naruto glance between him and the stony snake.
Brock was somewhat surprised when the bird Pokemon charged forward without so much as a command; it made him give a small smirk, "Seems like this trainer doesn't have that much control yet." "Onix, grab it with Bind!"
The blond saw this coming as he yelled, "I don't think so, Falco! Redirect with Pursuit, corkscrew at the back!" The gym leader was confused until he was stunned by the Spearow escaping from view and the tail before reappearing from the back of Onix's head and covered in a dark purple aura as Falco dive bombed in a seemingly wild spinning motion.
Nothing could be do done as the attack hit Onix from the back of its horn, actually pushed the heavy stone snake to the ground and rounding up a dust cloud. The children watched anxiously from above as Naruto, Rhapsody, Taiyou, and Brock covered their eyes until there was nothing clouding their vision. What was seen was surprising; Falco was perched on the unconscious Onix's horn and cawing in victory, not minding his injuries. The blond and his Pokemon cheered, "You did it, Falco! We won!"
"Row!" The tiny bird Pokemon cawed in agreement as he flew over to perch himself onto the whiskered trainer's shoulder. Falco was proud of his win, the fact that his battle was the one that won the group the badge meant that he was truly becoming stronger than he would've in his flock; even if he wasn't the leader anymore.
Brock sadly smiled and called back his Onix before walking towards the victor, "Have a good rest, Onix. You deserved it. Naruto, you really were amazing in that match. Both your Charmander and Spearow were a lot different than all the others that I've battled. You must tell me how you trained them so well."
Naruto grinned sheepishly and scratched the back of his head, "Well Falco and Taiyou were already incredible to start with; I only just helped them become the best they could be."
Rhapsody laughed at her father figure's sudden shyness, Naruto was very modest when it came to praising himself. "Mel!" She called out getting everyone's attention as she pointed at the blond before puffing up and thumping her chest.
The gym leader chuckled, "I guess she's trying to tell you to have more confidence." Brock had no idea what Rhapsody was, but the feminine Pokemon was interesting at least.
The cerulean eyed boy commented, "Well, Rhapsody is my first Pokemon, she and I have been together for a while. Coming here was a great idea."
"You aren't from Kanto?"
"No, I'm from the Unova region, but I wanted to be here to start off where my mom did."
"I see, what's your dream?"
Naruto stared at Brock as his Pokemon waited for the response, "I will be a Top Coordinator and become a Champion, just like my parents are. Of course, I'm providing the best homemade food and care that I can."
The older trainer paused and looked in surprise, "You're a breeder?!"
The blond shook his head, "No, I just learned what I know from a family friend that is an amazing breeder. He actually takes care of my mom and dad's Pokemon back at the ranch. He was really intent on making sure I knew and had everything before leaving." "And then some…" Naruto mentally added with a small sweat drop.
Brock was silent in thought before he smiled and held his hand out with the gray octagon badge, "Congratulations on your victory, Naruto. Here is your proof; the Boulder Badge."
Naruto gratefully accepted the badge and allowed his Pokemon to see the reward for their efforts while he thanked the gym leader with a grin, "Thanks Brock, good luck on whatever your goal is." With that, the whiskered trainer turned around, exiting after he returned Falco and Taiyou back into their Poke-balls.
When he was outside, Naruto didn't expect to see a small yellow mouse Pokemon stand in front of the door. "What's a Pichu doing here?" He asked as Rhapsody looked over to see the electric type.
"He's been waiting outside here for you while you were having your match." A female voice said, getting the blonde's attention to see a girl with long wavy silver hair that was tied in a ponytail that reached her waist with her bangs covering her right eye, sharp red eyes that really stood out on her pale skin as she wore a black unzipped jacket over her blue tank top, gray skinny jeans that had a white belt, black boots and a white messenger bag hung on her side. She smiled, "So did you win the badge, Naruto?"
"Yeah, I did, but how do you know my name? Who are you?" Naruto asked the girl.
"Oh, nothing special, I just happened to be nearby when Nurse Joy said your name. And my name's Ayumi Devon, I'm from the Sinnoh region, I'm also a breeder, but I'll still taking part in gym matches. You; Mr. Naruto Uzumaki-Namikaze, interest me, therefore I'll be tagging along with you from now on." Ayumi said with a confident and innocent grin.
The blond was shocked while Rhapsody wasn't happy about the girl suddenly declaring that, but felt that the silverette was friendly. "Wait, why would I do that?" Naruto asked.
Ayumi shrugged, "What's the harm? We both have our goals, and I'm sure we can help each other. Besides, it's a little boring when you're on your own."
"Chu! Pichu!" The little mouse cried out, getting everyone's attention as it leaped, making tiny sparks come from his cheeks.
Naruto remembered Pichu and turned to Ayumi as he wondered, "Is this Pichu yours?"
The albino shook her head, "Nope, he's wild, but I think he wants you to catch it."
Rhapsody nodded along with Pichu as she went down to stand next to the electric mouse. The blond paused and thought as to why a wild Pichu would suddenly want to be his, but he couldn't be one to turn a Pokemon that wants something down. He squatted and held out his hand to Pichu, "Sure, you can come along, it'll be fun to have you in the family, and you'll be a very bright one, Teru."
The newly named Teru didn't hesitate as he brightened up and ran up the blonde's arm and took his place on Naruto's shoulder with the Meloetta sitting on the other. When he got used the small extra weight, Naruto started walking with Rhapsody turning invisible, "Let's go, Ayumi. I have to take my Pokemon to the Pokemon Center."
The silverette followed with a raised eyebrow, "Really? You're letting me come? No protesting?" Ayumi wasn't arguing, but she did expect some sort of speech or something from the blond about how he would do his best on his own or something.
"You would've still followed me either way, wouldn't you?"
"Yep!" A sigh from the boy was heard.
"So where will we be going now?" Ayumi asked as she shifted her bag slightly and tightened her ponytail after the night's sleep at the Pokemon Center they had, and taking out her own blue Poke-Navi.
Naruto and Rhapsody were also looking at their own, before the whiskered trainer answered, "Next will be Cerulean City, after we go through Mt. Moon."
The silverette grinned at that, "Perfect! I've always wanted to see a wild Clefairy! And we'll be able to get the Cascade Badge! You'll be able to see my amazing Pokemon in too."
The blond smirked, "I can't wait." He said before the three were off.
A/N: Well, that's chapter 2! Alright, Naruto now also has an evolved Leafeon, a Pichu and a new friend named Ayumi! I decided that I needed an OC for some of the future chapters, and she will be the more blunt and somewhat less considerate person by Naruto's side, but she will show a lot of compassion for Pokemon. As for the nicknames, Naruto will give it to the first ten Pokemon he catches, before just going by Pokemon name, and as for the egg; it will still be a mystery for a little while.
Aside from that, I will announce that Naruto and Ayumi will have Pokemon that I have for my game, so they might or might not have legendary Pokemon. I am just stating that, so I will not recieve comments of over powering these two, but if anyone would like to comment on which legendary they will have, feel free to mention it in the review.
Naruto's Pokemon:
Meloetta;female (Rhapsody)
Spearow;male (Falco)
Leafeon;male (Aki)
Eevee[heart mark];male (haru)
Charmander;male (Taiyou)
Magikarp[Shiny];female (Umi)
Pichu;male (Teru)-currently at Uzu-Nami Ranch
Please review and follow! Til next time!
