A/N: Hi everyone and welcome to the second chapter of the Viridian Siblings. Not very much to say, but I did want to edit the first chapter to get a take on what happened before Naruto and Yellow went to Viridian, but that'll be explained in the third chapter. Anyways, at the end I will explain the little details of why the characters acted in particular way, and sorry to confuse you guys on the unexpected flashback from Naruto without a proper explanation. But I will say this, there will be a lot of those flashes of the past.

DISCLAIMER: I do not own Naruto or Pokemon Adventures/Special, they are owned by their respective authors.

CHAPTER 2: WHAT A CATCH!

VIRIDIAN CITY, VIRIDIAN FOREST

The siblings and Red all shared a smile with each other. Naruto then decided to ask the trainer to quell his curiosity. "So Red…" Catching Red's attention, who was looking at the bonding of Yellow and Pika. The trainer turned his head at with 'hmm?' sound. "What made you come here at Viridian City?" Remembering the Venusaur, a fully evolved Pokemon, as a hint as to why the trainer is here.

To answer Naruto's question. Red opened his jacket, with a confident smirk in his face, revealing 7 badges of different colors and shapes. The older sibling was a little at awe, not from Red having 7 badges but seeing all of them for the first time, and by someone at his age group. "I dream to become the very best and win the Indigo Plateau's Championship!" He declared, with a lot of confidence backing it up.

Naruto grinned, seeing himself in Red's personality. "The very best huh?" He said with a questioning grin.

Yellow too was at awe, seeing the seven badges. "Wow! So, you came here to challenge the Viridian City's gym leader, right?"

Red nodded at the younger blonde's question, and closed his jacket. "Yeah last time I came here, the gym leader was gone, but because of that…" The black-haired trainer looked at his yellow mouse Pokemon. "…. I met Pika, right buddy?" The Pikachu was too busy from enjoying Yellow's rubs and pets from agreeing with its trainer. Yellow giggled, while Red scratched the back of his head and let out a chuckle.

Remembering one slight detail, Naruto asked. "Wait, doesn't the Pokemon League accept a trainer with 3 or more badges either way?"

"Well, yeah, but…." Red closed his eyes and put his hand on his chin, thinking of an answer. The two siblings wondered what the trainer was thinking. He then opened his eyes. "…What's the point of being the best, when I never overcame the challenges along the way and just the took the shortcut. I'm all out to challenge everything to become the best." Red's eyes were burning with determination, and smile that is burning with confidence.

A memory from Naruto's childhood then made him remember. A dream. A goal. It sparked a flame within his soul. Naruto cannot utter a word and merely chuckled. 'Just like….'

Red was puzzled at Naruto's reaction at his words. "Something wrong, Naruto?"

Yellow, who was listening and watching the two boys, couldn't help but smile. She knows her brother, it was clear that her brother was moved by Red's words. Naruto merely shook his head, with his smile still on his face. "It's nothing." The older sibling assured the trainer.

"Oh yeah! Naruto, what was that Pokeball you used to capture the Dratini?" Red asked.

Naruto looked at Red for a moment, then realized what he was talking about. "You mean the Senball?"

Red nodded. "Can I have a look?" The red colored trainer pleaded.

Not minding who he was, Naruto gave the device to Red, who was at awe at looking at the contraption at his hands. "It's a device made by our parents and uncle."

Red marveled at the device as he examined and twirled it. "How does it work?" The boy asked, while continuing to examine the Senball.

"Well the Senbon is connected to the Pokeball, where the end of the senbon is designed to be like the button of the Pokeball. So, when the senbon hits the target, it sucks in the Pokemon with more precision and accuracy. Or something like that." Naruto merely copied the words of his uncle, when he explained how the device works.

Red, not fully paying attention because of awestruck, noticed about the sharp point. "Doesn't it, you know…. Hurt the Pokemon?" The cap wearing trainer asked having concerns about Pokemons.

"Nah, it doesn't hurt that much. And besides, our uncle said to always aim for the vital spots of the Pokemon to shut down the nervous point in that spot, to make it harder to get out." Naruto reassured the concerned trainer.

Hearing the explanation, it made Red realize. "Oh, so that's why the Dratini was captured, even though it had not status effect." Naruto nodded at the black-haired boy's observation. A thought then came to Red's mind. "Man your parents are geniuses. They here?" With that question, Naruto clenched his fist and his eyes were downcast. Good thing Yellow was laughing with Pika, as they were making funny faces, making her focus on the yellow Pokemon. Naruto merely shook his head slowly, making Red realize what he did. "I-I'm sorry! I…."

Naruto shook his head and sighed. "Don't worry about it." The silence reigned the atmosphere, while Yellow and Pika enjoyed their moment. "Hey Red…" Naruto broke the silence and caught the trainer's attention, who was a little ashamed of looking back. "…How about you keep that?"

Red, surprised, looked at Naruto. "Really? Are you sure?!" With sparkling eyes, asked the whiskered blonde.

Naruto chuckled and nodded. "Yeah. Consider it a thank you gift for saving Yellow. It might come in handy in the future."

Red, couldn't believe what he heard, looked at the Senball and grinned. "Thanks, it'll definitely come in handy someday!" He said, and kept it in his pocket.

"Anyways…thanks for saving my sister, Red but we'll be heading off now." Naruto said.

Red, wanting to agree, was curious. "Wait, aren't you guys going back to Viridian City?" The Pokemon trainer asked, with the notion of his thumb pointing to the direction of the city.

"We have a special spot here in Viridian Forest, to you know…relax and stuff!" Naruto said and walked up to Yellow.

Red nodded, even though he wanted to enjoy the special spot Naruto was talking about. Feeling he might intrude, he shook it off. "Hey, Pika let's go." Red said to his Pokemon.

Pika stood up from Yellow's lap and nuzzled her face once more, making her giggle, before going. "Nice meeting you, Pika." The small blonde waved at Pika, who waved back. Red began to turn to the direction of Viridian Forest, while the siblings turned the other way.

"See ya later, Naruto, Yellow." Red waved at the two then turned around, but was feeling a little empty.

As the trainer and Pokemon were walking off, Yellow's smile then disappeared as she sighed. Noticing this, Naruto questioned his sister. "What's wrong?"

"I just..." Yellow muttered and sighed once more. "…. Want a friend just like Pika, nii-san" The long-haired blonde uttered with a sad tone.

Naruto was about to speak but was cut off. "Hey…" The siblings turned around and saw Red, with Pika on his shoulder, walking towards them. "…I heard that…. Yellow wanted to have a friend just like Pika." Red said, while scratching his cheek. His eyes were downcast because he was nervous that it might get awkward. I mean he eavesdropped on what they were saying, even though they were parting ways. "Maybe I could help?"

The siblings were surprised at this offer. "Really?!" Yellow's spirits were bubbled up. She turned to her brother, all excited. "Can I nii-san?!"

Naruto had mixed up thoughts, making him look at the ground. He thought about it. There was something he wanted to avoid. 'I won't become fair to her, after all...she doesn't know about what happened….' He looked at her sister, who was smiling of excitement and waiting for his decision. Giving up from his sister's gleeful eyes, it made him smile and made up a decision. He looked at Red and nodded. "Okay…"

Yellow squealed in delight and Pika joining her in happiness, while Red laughed. Naruto, with a faint smile, was still unsure about his decision.

Few minutes passed, the trio looked for a Pokemon and finally Yellow saw the perfect one. The Pokemon has purple fur on its back, and cream fur on its stomach. It has a pair of thin, cream-colored whiskers and a long tail that curls at the tip. Its most notable feature is its large teeth. It was the Rat Pokemon: Rattata. "That's what you want Yellow?" Red pointed at the purple rat Pokemon, assuring what he heard from Yellow. The younger blonde, with a Pokeball on her left hand, nodded.

Behind them was Naruto, watching the two. He was still thinking about his decision and was asking himself if he made the right choice. 'Maybe if I get rid of the Pokemon afterwards? What are you saying Naruto?!' He punched himself in his thoughts and sighed. Something then moved from his belt. He looked down and saw the Pokeball of his Pokemon. It was saying something as it shook its Pokeball. After seconds of listening, he smiled faintly. "Thanks partner." It assured his thoughts….for a while.

Back to the two, Yellow was upfront with Pika facing the Rattata while Red was tutoring the younger blonde from her back. "Alright Yellow, command Pika with any moves from Thunderbolt, Quick Attack, Iron Tail and Thundershock."

Yellow thought for a second, not knowing anything about battling and decided to guess. "Uhmm, wh-what about…. Thundershock?"

"Good choice!" Red laid a hand on Yellow's shoulder and pointed at Pika. "Now, command the move to Pika, he's waiting." The Electric Pokemon was fidgeting its body for command, making Yellow panic a little.

"P-Pika, Thundershock!" Yellow commanded Pika, who happily obliged. Its body sparked with electricity and two jolts of electricity shocked the Rattata, making it squeal in pain. It laid on the ground, trying to stand up.

"Now, catch it!"

Yellow reared her arm and threw the red and white ball. It hit the Rattata's head, and it was sucked in by a red light. The ball dropped to the ground and shook. 1st shake. 2nd shake. 3rd shake. Click! The resounding click of the Pokeball signified its capture.

Yellow was stood there dumbfounded at she had done. She just caught her own Pokemon. Her very own Pokemon. Unable to contain her feelings, she was jumped in joy, with Red and Pika joining her. From behind, Naruto was happy for Yellow's actions and couldn't help but smile. The Pokeball in his belt shook once more. "Yeah, yeah, I guess you're right." Naruto admitted to his partner.

Back to the two. "You did it Yellow! You did-" Red's words were cut off, as he was surprisingly hugged by Yellow.

"Thank you! Thank you! Thank you Red!" Yellow cried out in joy, unbeknownst to her actions. The two boys' eyes widened in surprise, even Pika was shocked.

Red's face began to blush in the color of, well... just what his name implies. "Uhhh…. Yellow?" black haired trainer tried to catch the attention of the happy blonde.

Yellow then stopped and looked at who she was hugging, and in a matter of seconds her face began to turn into crimson red. In a quick moment, Yellow released Red from her surprising action. She held her face as it kept blushing and was regretting at she did. 'Wh-Wh-What did I just do?!' Her thought was screaming at herself.

Red was just standing there dumbfounded from what happened. 'Did Yellow just hug me?' Never in his life, he was hugged like that except for Green, who did it to scam him though. Red looked at his Pokemon, and saw Pika smirking at him.

From the back, Naruto's hand broke through the bark of the tree from anger at what he just saw. His eyes were seething with rage, trying to keep himself from attacking Red right there. The Pokeball shook once more. "Yeah, you're half right…." Naruto muttered, correcting the Pokemon he was speaking to.

After seconds of silence, Yellow picked up the Pokeball. Red then gave something to Yellow, making her curious. "I-it's a potion. You use it to heal a Pokemon's wounds." Red stuttered because of the hug, a few seconds ago, while averting his eyes on the blonde.

"G-got it…" Yellow shyly accepted it and let the Pokemon out of the ball. The Rattata was still limping because of the electricity. She saw the pain it was going through. Yellow felt guilty about this and pity for the purple rat Pokemon. She moved her hand close to the Pokemon, but it moved inches away from her. The young blonde retracted her hand and looked at the Pokemon with a frown. She was feeling guilt because of her actions, then Red touched her shoulder.

"Try reassuring it. Make a bond with it." Red suggested, who was kneeling close to Yellow.

Yellow let out a deep breath and made a warm smile. "Hey, I'm sorry for hurting you. I just wanted a friend. I'm sorry for trying to capture you against your own will. I can release you if you want." The Rattata looked at its catcher with a surprise look. "But I need to heal you first, for something I did. Please?" Yellow, with calm voice assured the Pokémon of no more harm. The Rattata slowly crawled towards the short blonde. "That's it. Don't worry, I won't hurt you anymore." The Rattata was close to its catcher and held out its limb. Yellow started to spray the potion to the Rat Pokemon's limbs, who twitched from the pain.

Red watched with a smile, as he saw another human bond with a Pokemon. But this was different. He knew it was her kindness which attracted the Rattata. 'She even gave the Rattata a choice to go free.' He kept watching Yellow, and was mesmerized by her smile and compassion. Noticing this, he shook his head. 'What did I just felt, right now?' Asking himself, and looked at the young blonde.

Back to Naruto, he smiled as he saw his own sister creating a bond with a Pokemon all by herself. 'Otou-san, Okaa-san, if you could just see this, you'd be so proud.' The older sibling continued to watch but his thoughts was soon disturbed as he began to feel a dark presence. He began to move his head around, so did his Pokeball began to move. "I know partner. There's something out there!"

Finishing the spray, the Rattata yelped in joy as it began to run around in circles. It then jumped towards Yellow and nuzzled her face, which made her laugh. "Don't mention it." The Rattata jumped off of Yellow's arms and pressed the button of its Pokeball, which sucked it in with a red flash of light.

"Looks like it wants to stay with you Yellow." Red proudly praised the long-haired blonde with Pika agreeing with its trainer. Yellow picked up the Pokeball saw her Rattata, who was happily shaking its Pokeball.

"Yeah. I can't believe that you can heal a Pokémon without getting tired." Yellow stated, which made Red curious at her words.

"What do you mean?"

"Well…I-" Yellow's words were cut off by her brother's voice, making them turn around."

"Red, Yellow!" Naruto called out, who was now closer to the two.

"What is it Naruto?" Red asked the older sibling.

Without saying anything, he motioned his head to the left. The two looked to where Naruto was motioning to. In the darkness of the forest, eyes began to look at them. The two widened their eyes, especially Yellow, who began to cower in fear. The two boys sheltered the small girl, with Pika in a battle stance and electricity sparking from its cheeks.

As they began to ready themselves, more eyes began to gather and look at them, making Yellow tremble in fear. Naruto noticed this and looked at Red, who had a Pokeball ready at his hand and clearly was analyzing the situation. Memories began to flash in Naruto's head. Voices.

We'll protect you

Don't worry

I'll become stronger one day!

Protect her, Naruto...

Several voices rang inside Naruto's head making him grit his teeth and clench his fist. Hearing those voices, the older blonde felt a sense of duty. 'I have to...'

Out of a sudden the Pokemons began to come out of the woods, making Red surprised. 'What the?!' Koffings, Weezings, Gravellers, Golems, Arboks, Rhyhorns and Exeggutors, appeared. They were surrounding the trio. 'These Pokemons shouldn't even be here in Viridian Forest! What's going on here?!' Deciding to save the two siblings, he spoke to them. "Yellow, Naruto, stand back I'm gonna create a diversion and you guys make a run for it!" Red said to the siblings.

"No…" Naruto muttered.

"What?!" Red and Yellow exclaimed.

"Nii-san, we have no choice we-" Yellow looked at her older brother, but she cut her words off when a thought passed. 'Is nii-san...' Knowing his brother won't do it after so long. No. He didn't want to do it. Deciding to ask. "Nii-san, you're not going to do it are you?" Yellow asked in a disbelieving tone.

"What is he gonna do?" Red asked.

Naruto's body was trembling yet his eyes were burning with determination. "I'm gonna fight!" Naruto declared with confidence.

The time to face his fears of a broken past, has come. Naruto Uzumaki will now shine.

A/N: Okay just like I said, a little over the top with Naruto reacting to his memories just like that. And because of that, he's not his usual self. Well, there's a reason for that, and the answer lies within the future. I'm trying to break it down piece by piece, as slowly yet detailed as I can.

Anyways just like I said from the last chapter I have made some few last names for the characters. And here they are with origins of the names.

Gold Hibiki (origin: from his Japanese name and meaning as: light, which makes total sense as one of the protagonist of the 2nd arc; GSC.

Silver ****** (origin: it shall be a critical plot point)

Ruby Haruka (origin: from the female version or May's (from Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire) Japanese name. I switched it because Ruby is the one that acts like the girl.)

Pearl Sandler (origin: from the American movie actor; Adam Sandler. Why? Because Platinum has Berlitz from Maximillian Berlitz, smart figure in history. So, I thought what if Pearl's is derived from a funny person.)

I know, I have second thoughts for Pearl Sandler too, but it has a new mixture to the normal naming of their last names. Anyways, Silver's last name is one, I must hide until GSC arc. Anyways, that's all I gotta say.

Ja Ne!