Alright guys, second chapter, and more building of plot here. I would give you a summary, but I'd rather have you read and find out for yourself. :3

After a quick meal, Sean and Hailey collapsed into a blissful sleep under an oak tree. The only thing that moved was Hailey as she wrapped her hands around her trainer. She loved the comfort of his body, and she wanted to keep him warm through the cold night. She smiled deep in her sleep with only one thing on her mind: her savior, and now new best friend.

Morning came as Sean opened his eyes to find his Typhlosion holding him. He smiled and scratched under her jaw, which he had learned, was her favorite spot. He chuckled as she squirmed in pleasure under his touch. As she opened her eyes, he hugged her closely.

"Good morning," he said quietly, greeting her into the new day.

She quickly rubbed the sleep from her eyes and smiled widely. "Good morning, Master," she replied.

"I thought I told you not to call me that," he said, laughing lightly. "I think of all creatures as my equals, and I don't want to feel like you're inferior to me." He hugged her again and kissed her on the head. He saw her smile grow wider as he got up calling, "I'll be back. I need to make us some food." She nodded and leaned against the tree, looking at the sky. It was a bright new day, with nothing to do but be with her Mast-, no, to be with Sean. She giggled at her mental mistake and sighed.

In the distance, she could hear a flock of Starly chirping away at the new day. Pewter City wasn't that far away, as she could already see the outline of its buildings. Soon they would be out of this forest and back on the road, and she was already prepared for the battle to come. Her body shivered with anticipation and joy at the thought of making Sean proud of her. But then she thought, why?

Why was she so intent on pleasing him? Sure, she thought, it would make up for him saving her, but she suddenly knew that wasn't the only reason. Why, then, did she feel this way? She racked her mind and searched for possibilities, but the more she thought, the more confused she got. It was so strange… She had always been in touch with her thoughts up to this point. What was wrong with her? And why did she get a warm feeling in her chest every time he crossed her mind?

She was just going to start screaming from frustration when Sean suddenly called her to eat. She sighed, rose from her seat, and cast aside her previous thoughts as pointless. She would just have to think on it later. She then went to the campsite to find a wonderful meal put before her. Eggs, hash browns, toast and ham, all of which she eagerly devoured.

When they had both finished their breakfast, Hailey helped Sean pack everything before they set out again. The air was still, save for a slight breeze that came every once in a while through the trees, bringing the wonderful smell of flowers and berries. The only sounds were those of their footsteps and their even breath.

Soon a small dirt road opened under their feet, signaling the end of the forest and the beginning of last stretch to the city. Any minute now, they would arrive and earn their first badge. They both smiled and ran full speed toward the small town, happy to be done with the endless greenery.

After a few minutes of racing, Sean and Hailey arrived at the Pokémon Center. As they entered, a lady with pink hair came to greet them.

"Hello," said Nurse Joy. "Welcome to the Pewter City Pokémon Center. How may I help you?"

"Hello Nurse Joy," replied Sean. "I was just hoping to get a room for the night if you had any?"

The nurse quickly went behind her desk and grabbed a key. "Here you are you are in room 212. Enjoy your stay!"

Sean thanked her and quickly took their things to the room. It was nothing much, a small bed, a television, a few windows and a bathroom accompanied by a kitchen (a small stove and microwave) and laundry area (a washer and dryer in the corner) all packed into three small rooms. All in all, it was just what they needed.

He hurried and changed into his favorite outfit, a black T-shirt, black skinny jeans, and a dark red and black jacket with a vague design of a skull on the front. Satisfied with his outfit, he quickly fixed his hair took Hailey back outside to the city.

Neither of them spoke on their way to the gym. A mutual agreement came between them as they walked. They didn't need words of encouragement from the other, they were ready to take on the gym leader and earn a place in the Pokémon league. And nothing could stand in their way. Not even a slumbering Snorlax.

As they walked, a different reason also arose in Hailey's mind. If she could do this, then she could possibly get even closer to Sean, and maybe figure out what it was she felt in the forest. She wanted to know what that unusual warmth in her body really was.