So sorry, forgot to add:
Disclaimer: I do not own Pokemon. I do, however, own this fanfic and the character of Shadow.
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"So…where should we target first? Or rather, who?"
That was Blue's question as the five trainers sat under the shelter of the numerous trees in Viridian Forest. With the maps of Kanto, Johto, Hoenn and Sinnoh spread before them, no one seemed sure of where to begin.
"We are in Kanto," Silver pointed out. "Wouldn't be easier to start from home?"
"Ah, but who?" Blue asked slyly.
"Misty?"
All four others turned to look at Red, who turned the colour of his namesake.
"Of course you'd like to drop in on Misty," Blue teased. "And stay in Cerulean Gym as well, no doubt."
"Well, not quite – " Red protested, only to be cut off by Pika's (his Pikachu) squeak of agreement.
"It's two to one," the brunette insisted. "What do you think, Silver?"
"I think we should think of something else," came the flat reply.
"How about Sabrina?" Yellow added quickly. Two pink spots had appeared on her cheeks.
"If there's one thing I know, it's that you shouldn't ever mess with a psychic," Shadow responded. Don't I know!
"Yeah. And I can't really see Sabrina in a relationship with anyone. She has zilch people skills. Did you know that she actually – "
"Turned her parents into dolls," chimed the rest in weary unison.
"We know, you've told us a million times," Shadow added.
"Oh yeah. Right." Blue deflated.
"Well, there are others," Yellow said, trying to cheer her friend up. Only she didn't say which 'others' there were.
"I don't mind dropping in on Green," Red suggested. "Though I suppose it would be a little irrelevant."
There was more silence as everyone settled into their pondering. Shadow decided that it would a good time to probe the others' minds. Letting herself relax, her mind unwind, she slipped into a half-conscious state to allow herself access the thoughts of her four companions.
Well, I suppose any place would be fine…Those were Red's thoughts.
I guess making everyone get sick with food poisoning so we can't travel is out of the question…all things I do for Blue. Silver sighed.
As long as Red's okay with it…Shadow couldn't help the smallest smile upon picking up Yellow's thoughts.
Agh! Why didn't I think of this earlier!
Serves you right, Shadow thought in response to Blue's mental angst.
"I'm fed up with this," Shadow announced as she jerked herself back into full consciousness. "Couldn't we draw lots or something?"
"'Kay," Silver was the first to agree.
"How?" Yellow queried.
"Have we got any sticks or pens? We could draw – "
"Why don't we – " Blue gestured as she spoke, cutting off Red " – spread all four maps out, like that – leave some space between each one – and wait till a breeze comes by, and see which map is blown away first?"
"We could be waiting till next year if we're unlucky," Shadow muttered, but the other three complied.
Standing in a semi-circle, five trainers waited with baited breath for the wind to decide their journey.
The gentlest breeze began to pick up. The tip of the Hoenn map fluttered ever so slightly. Blue drew in a deep breath.
Suddenly, a gust made one of the maps dance into the air and wrap itself around Yellow's feet.
Carefully, Yellow peeled it off as the other four crowded around for a look.
"Johto."
Ah, hope that went well! I spent a heck lot of time searching for ships with Kanto gym leaders, but apart from Gymshipping, Pokeshipping (and the like) there was pretty much nothing new. So I'm heading for the Johto gang, hopefully with more luck.
Any ideas for Johto ships? Feel free to contribute!
