Chapter 2: Aura
Flying Type Pokemon are one of the most interesting Pokemon Types. Usually being the only type of Pokemon that can fly, they can be some of the best battlers in any region. But most of all, they can be the greatest friends, especially if they are one of your first Pokemon.
James entered Route 1 with stride. With his backpack strapped on tightly, Flora perched on his shoulder and a Pokeball clutched in his hand, he went to find his first Pokemon. He searched through the tall grass, he searched in the trees, and he even searched in the nearby river, but he couldn't find anything. It took him a good 2 hours before he even found a Pokemon, a small dog-like creature. It was hiding in some tall grass near the river.
"There's one." He whispered.
He began to move closer to it, tip-toeing every step. His hand clutching the Pokeball tighter and his face pulling a determined expression. He threw the Pokeball when he got close enough. It missed the Pokemon, causing it to run off.
"Darn." Muttered James, now lying on the floor in defeat.
He threw his backpack off his shoulder, nearly hitting Fora in the process. She looked at James, she cuddled up to him again and he stroked her head slowly like a pet. He put the Pokeball he had back into his backpack and started rummaging for something. He paused for a second and starting rummaging again, this time with more aggression. He was trying to feel something.
"Gosh darn it! She never gave me a Pokedex." Shouted James.
The sound of his voice caused multiple birds to fly away, as well as making a few people turn around in confusion and worry. James grabbed Flora and began high-tailing towards Nuvema Town. He ran towards the Lab and burst through the doors, knocking one of the assistants over. Running over to Junipers office, he knocked on the door. He peered in through the keyhole to see that Juniper wasn't there, so he opened the door, put Flora on the desk, and started looking around for the Pokedex.
He looked high and low for it, through draws and on top of cupboards. He turned his head and noticed something shining in a box under Junipers desk. James pulled the box from under the desk and started rummaging until he felt something. Something... hard and, rubbery? He pulled it out and was presented with something horrifying. He immediately dropped it back in and looked in the box for the Pokedex. He pulled it out, dusty and covered in cobwebs and spiders, one of which crawled up James' arm. Brushing it off, he blew onto the Pokedex, causing dust to blow into James' face, temporarily blinding him. He rubbed at his eyes until he could see again, only to see one of Junipers assistants staring back at him.
"What are you doing in here?" Groaned the assistant.
James slurred his words and stumbled his sentences, trying to explain his situation to the assistant while holding the Pokedex firmly in his hand. He began to sweat and his whole body began to shake violently. Multiple 'urr's' and 'um's' flew from James' mouth.
"I...I'm an inspector from Silph Co. Yeah we just came over from Kanto to inspect Junipers Lab." James shuddered at the thought of what he picked up before.
"Oh really?" Replied the assistant, "Cos' I swear I saw you earlier pick up that very same Snivy earlier." He pointed at Flora.
"Purely coincidence Sir. Now if you don't mind I'll be taking this Pokedex for inspection."
James began to leave, before being halted by the assistant. He pulled James aside and held his shoulders tight and gave him a long, unblinking stare.
"Listen James, Juniper isn't who you think she is. She's after you. She's got a bounty hunter after you."
"Why?" Asked James, sounding rather unfazed.
"Your Snivy!" Shouted the assistant, still trying to whisper, "She wants your Snivy. It's a special Snivy James, treasure it and protect it. Now take your Pokedex and get out of here before someone catches you."
James had a look of awe, confusion and befuddlement all in one facial expression. He grabbed Flora from the desk and began to scurry out the door.
"By the way James," the assistant grabbed James' shoulder, "The name's Jeremy, but you can call me Jezza."
"Right..." Replied James.
James vacated the office with Jeremy close behind, like an escort. The other assistants stared at them. The looks they gave were as if James and Jezza had committed a heinous crime. This caused James to hurry very quickly out of the lab. They both reached the door with great haste.
"Oi James," shouted Jeremy, "Be careful."
"Will do." Replied James as he waved Jeremy goodbye.
James began walking towards Route 1 with Flora perched in his arm, sleeping. He turned back to see Jezza once more, but something was wrong. Jezza was struggling to hold on to the door, as if he was being pulled by someone or something from behind the door. He was suddenly pulled into the lab by some unknown force. Being scared, James ran as fast as he could towards Route 1, once again hoping to find his first Pokemon.
1 Hour Later
James was exhausted. His attempts to find his first Pokemon had been futile. He had used all but two of his Pokeballs on wild Pokemon. Flora looked exhausted too. Her eyes could barely stay open for more than 2 seconds. The sun was hanging low in the sky. In fact, it was almost below the trees already. Both James and Flora were about to give up on their hunt for a Pokemon until Flora perked her head up. She'd clearly heard a noise.
Flora jumped straight out of James' arm and started tracking the sound, quietly stepping towards the sound, with James close behind. They walked for about 2 minutes before running into the source of the sound, a bird Pokemon. It had blue stripes across its wings and tail feathers, and a black-tipped beak. It was frolicking in the grass near the river, squawking, possibly for a mate.
"Quiet Flora. We don't want to scare it off." Requested James while holding his finger up to his lips.
Flora nodded in agreement and held her hands over her mouth. James, very quietly, pulled his new Pokedex out of his bag. He held it towards the bird and the Pokedex lit up and began speaking:
Wingull, the Seagull Pokemon. It soars high in the sky, riding on updrafts like a glider. It carries food tucked in its bill.
Luckily, the sound of the Pokedex wasn't loud enough to startle the Wingull. James grabbed one of his two Pokeballs left, pushing the button on it, and preparing to throw it. He clutched it tight, ready to strike. The ball left his right hand, flying through the air like a bird Pokemon would. The ball crashed into the Wingulls left wing, causing a small flash of red light. The Wingull disappeared into the Pokeball, with the Pokeball closing itself after the Wingull went into it. The ball hit the ground with a soft thud. It began shaking from left to right, while also flashing red. It eventually stopped shaking. The ball was as still as a tree, frozen in place. James stared at the Pokeball, his face was expressionless at first, but slowly turned into a big smile. He eventually exploded into a fit of joy, flailing his arms everywhere like a flag in a hurricane. Flora celebrated with James by attempting to simulate his crazy celebratory dance. She went left, right, up and down and eventually fell over from exhaustion. So did James... eventually. However, even after James had collapsed with exhaustion, he still had enough energy to get up, crawl over to the Pokeball, and hug it against his chest. Suddenly the Pokeball spoke:
If you wish to nickname your newly caught Pokemon, speak now.
The voice made James jump. He was startled at the fact that a Pokeball could talk. He sat and thought for a second, wondering what he should nickname his Wingull. Flora cuddled up to him, still breathing heavily from a moment ago. James' face suddenly lit up. He'd made his choice.
"Aura!" Screeched James, "My nickname for the Wingull is Aura."
Are you sure?
"Yes." Replied James.
Excellent choice! Good luck future Pokemon Master!
