Patchouli waked up. There was something wrong. It was cold, no, not cold but cooler than what was the library could be. The air in the library was usually heavy and moist, but the air there was fresh and somewhat refreshing. She opened her eyes and...
Argh... The light, it's blinding! How can there be so much light in the library?
The scene was different. There were no books, bookshelves, tables or chairs. In place of that were grass field, trees and mountains. And she was sitting under an old tree. This scene wasn't strange for Patchouli, because Gensokyo was full of these. However, there was a reason for her surprised expression.
I must have fallen asleep... but why am I outside of the mansion now? Perhaps it is a prank of Yukari...
There is no use guessing at the moment. I must find the way back and return as soon as possible. Everyone back home must be worrying about me now.
Patchouli walked around in hope of finding where the Scarlet Devil Mansion was, but only to her dismay, there were no signs of the mansion or Misty Lake. Instead, there was a road lead to a town far away.
This place must be very far away from the mansion. I cannot even recognize the surrounding here... Maybe it is the time to use that spell...
She casted a tracking spell to find the mansion. How did it work? I guessed it worked by detecting the sign of magic emitting from the library inside mansion.
Five minutes had passed. Patchouli still concentrated on the spell. Sign of weariness was visible on her face.
No way... The magic energy I detected around here is totally different from Gensokyo usual... That must be the reason I cannot find the mansion... It is another world!
Could it be the Outside World? No, the Outside World is nearly void of magic, but this world still has magical energy. It is much less than Gensokyo level, but still far from no–.
THUD! Patchouli collapsed to the ground. The spell had put a great burden on her frail body, and moreover, her magic had been weakened considerably in this world.
"So tired..."
Xxxxx
Patchouli sighed, rested under the tree where she had woken up. The scene before her was so real to be a dream. The wind blew gently, carried a sweet aroma of grass field. Sometimes it was nice to actual go out for a change of air, but if you fell into a different world, then it wasn't nice at all.
Staying here isn't going to solve anything... Maybe I should go to that town over there. It doesn't hurt to get more information anyway...
Patchouli checked her present magic power. It was still enough for a flight to the town.
Great. At least I do not have to walk on foot... Things aren't so bad at all.
Being able to fly was surely a convenient ability. In a few minutes, she arrived at the outskirt, about one hundred metres away from the town.
I should walk like a normal person from here on. It is a hassle but necessary for not attracting unwanted attentions.
From the look alone, one could say that the town was a nice place. Different from our usual big city, the air was clean and there was no noise from vehicles. It must be a peaceful town, remote from the civilization. At the roadside, there was an old signpost. Despite the impact of time, the letters on it were still visible.
"PALLET TOWN"
Weird… Why I can understand those characters despite never having seen them before? This must be the work of Translator Microbes.
"Oh, it's rare to see a traveler. I bet you're Pokémon trainer, miss!" a young boy had noticed Patchouli's arrival.
Pokémon what..? Trainer? – "Uhm, I'm just a normal traveler…" Patchouli nervously said.
"Ehh! No way! There're wild Pokémon everywhere out there. You must be very lucky not attacked by them!" the boy was very surprised.
There is no use asking a child. And he may think that I am a suspicious person. I should find someone wise here…
"Um, could you tell me who is the most knowledgeable person here..? A mage for example…"
"Mage? You're that ol' but still believe in magic? So childish!" the boy grinned.
Patchouli's face was reddened like tomato but she still kept silent.
"No mage around here but you should meet Prof. Oak, he's very famous. He stays at the house on hill ahead." the boy pointed to the direction of Professor Oak's house.
"Thank you very much... your name?" Patchouli asked.
"Red. And no problem, miss. You better remember my name because I will be the greatest Pokémon trainer in the world!"
"Ah! My friends are calling me, I must go now. Bye bye, young miss who still believe magic!" the boy cheerfully ran to his friends.
Watching the boy ran away, Patchouli smiled.
So nostalgic… Remind me of my younger days… Become the best magician in the world, huh…
Xxxxx
Patchouli walked across the town. Next to every house was a big farm. The people there mainly make a living from agriculture. Same as the resident of Gensokyo, only more modern and Western looking. But what captured her attention were the animals working on the fields.
I have seen those animals before… But where…?
"Pika! Pika!" a small yellow rodent ran ahead Patchouli. Running after it were a little girl in blue dress.
"Wait for me Pikachu! I'm not fast as you!" the girl said, still running after Pikachu.
Standing for little while, Patchouli recognized where she had seen the animals. Shocking was clearly visible on her face.
I… remember… now… It is that book! That book was the reason I am here! There is no other explanation! How can it teleported me here? I cannot think of any mechanism!
One minute silence for a Heroic BSOD. Finally, Patchouli had rebooted her brain.
Anyway, there is no use reasoning on what you don't know. I must meet that Professor Oak now. As a professor, he may have some useful knowledge.
Patchouli continued walking to the hill. Of course she was tired, but it didn't stop her from reaching Professor Oak's house. Standing before her was a large building with a windmill in the backyard. There was a middle-aged man in a white coat, stood in front of the house.
"Um… Excuse me, you must be Professor Oak…?" Patchouli asked.
"Yes, I am," the man replied, "How may I help you, young miss?"
Author's Notes
Hello there, everyone. Thank you for reading my fanfiction.
This is the first chapter. It is only 100 words longer than the prologue. I intended to write much more, but was afraid losing writing quality.
Anyway, I need time to sort out my ideas, so please forgive the shortness of each chapter.
The Pokemon world here is only based on the original, not strictly follows. Therefore, you should consider it an Alternative Universe.
Goodbye and see you next time.
