Chapter Two: How to catch a Taillow

Wally and May were walking along the path that started where Littleroot town ended, Brendan was trailing behind. He's definitely not the most physically fit. Mudkip was walking beside May. Treecko clung onto his trainers left shoulder. Wally had yet to release Torchic from it's Pokeball.

"Hey Wally, Why don't you let Torchic out so it can walk with us?" May asked.

"Uh Yeah sure" Wally took Torchic's Pokeball out of his bag. "Torchic, come on out" He spoke with a timid voice as he lightly threw the Pokeball up in the air. From the blue light the ball released appeared a Torchic. Wally melted when he saw it, he couldn't believe how cute it was. He knelt down to speak to it. "Hey Torchic, I'm Wally. I'd love for us to be friends"

Torchic automatically jumped into it's trainer's arms, causing Wally to fall on his back cuddling his pokemon.

"Well I think their friends, May we've been walking for an hour can we stop for lunch?" Brendan whined.

"Fine, but you're making it" May's answer made the boy laugh. He started setting up the lunch table so he could make the sandwiches.

While Brendan was preparing lunch May was talking to Mudkip. "Right so are first gym battle will be here soon enough, so we should start training now, but we need to get you some team mates"

Mudkip looked excited at the thought of training "Mudkip, Kip, Kip"

The pair found a clearing and got to work. "Okay Mudkip let's start by firing a water" Mudkip nodded answering it's trainer. Mudkip opened it's mouth to release a powerful stream of water. It hit a nearby rock. "That was excellent, now let's try a Mud Slap attack" Mudkip replied by firing a stream of mud at the same rock the water gun had hit.

Before May could issue anymore commands she was interrupted by Brendan's screams. She turned to see a sandwich being stolen by a Taillow. May and Mudkip ran over, Wally and Torchic following suit.

"Quick have Treecko battle it" May told Brendan.

"Taillow is a flying type it would be fighting a losing battle"

"Wally?"

"I don't think I'm ready for a battle yet" He looked nervous even answering the question.

"Looks like it's up to me, Quick Mudkip use Water Gun" Mudkip fired a stream of water but in quick succession Taillow flew out of the way. May knew the bird was to high up to land a tackle attack, she had to be smart.

"Okay Mudkip fire your Water Gun in short bursts" Mudkip fired bolts of water instead of a continuous stream. Taillow was unable to dodge all of them causing it to land on the ground. May knew this was her chance for a close up attack. "Now Mudkip, quickly hit it with tackle" Mudkip ran at the Taillow. Before it could take flight Mudkip crashed into the Taillow. As if on instinct May threw a pokeball at Taillow.

Taillow was absorbed the red light. May ran over to it as it did the first shake. Then the second. The third and final shake seem to take forever for the trio but it did come. May picked up the now occupied pokeball and smiled. "I can't believe it I caught a pokemon"

"That's great May why not call it out to meet the rest of the group" May nodded at Brendan's suggestion.

"Okay, Taillow come on out" May threw the pokeball with excessive force and excitement. Emerging from the bright blue light was Taillow. "Quick let me scan it" May pulled out her blue Pokedex.

"Taillow, The Tiny Swallow Pokemon. Taillow has a fierce personality, never backing down, even against the most powerful opponent. This Taillow is Male and has the ability Guts. It knows the moves Peck, Wing Attack and Quick Attack".

"This guy is perfect for my team don't you agree Mudkip?" Mudkip nodded and walked over to Taillow, as did Torchic and Treecko.

"Okay guys lunch is ready and there is a bowl for each Pokemon filled with my mom's secret blend Pokemon food" Brendan informed everyone. Wally and May sat at the table while the four pokemon went to a bowl each.

"So, It's great to welcome you Taillow, I'm Mudkip May's partner Pokemon"

"Yeah and I'm Torchic. I only meet Wally recently but He's already my best friend I hope we become fast friends to"

"I'm Treecko. I'm with Brendan, just be careful around me I'm quite accident prone. Aside from that you'll be fine"

"Thanks, I'm sorry about the sandwich thing. I was hungry, I was kind of left behind by my flock" Torchic could see the sad look on Taillow's face.

"It's okay now we're your new flock" The chick pokemon explained. Taillow smiled and the pokemon started to munch on their food. They all agreed it was sensational.

May couldn't stop watching the Pokemon. "They seem to be getting on great"

"I agree, now What's the plan guys?" Brendan Inquired.

"Well obviously well go to Petalburg to see my Dad, but after that my sights are set on Rustboro to take on the gym"

"Great anything you want to do Wally?" Wally just shook his head to Brendan's question and returned to eating his sandwich. May and Brendan looked at each other with worry.

"Okay let's set up camp here tonight. That way May can do some training and I can set up a map route on Pokenav" Everyone agreed to Brendan's proposal and that what they did.

That night while the others were asleep Wally left his tent in his blue pajamas and green slippers. He tried not to wake Torchic but was followed by him. He sat on a rock not realising it was muddy and slightly wet when he did he feel to the ground. Torchic sat with him. "Maybe this was a mistake, I mean when Taillow arrived I froze. What sort of Pokemon trainer does that." Torchic sighed and nuzzled up to Wally.

"Wurmple" Wally turned around to see what made the sound. He saw a pokemon he quickly grabbed his green Pokedex from his tent before it scurried away.

"Wurmple, The Worm Pokemon, Wurmple live primarily of the sap of trees. The suction cups on it's feet keep it from slipping. This Wurmple is female and knows the moves Tackle, String Shot and Poison Sting"

"Interesting" Before Wally could say anything Wurmple scurried past him and into his tent. "Hey what are you doing?" Before he could check he saw a blue light seep through his tent. When he looked in his tent he saw a pokeball that was out of his satchel shaking. It finally stopped and clicked.

Wally was astounded. Did this mean he now had a Wurmple. A smile creeped on his face. He knew that maybe this journey was a good idea.