Disclaimer: Once again, do you think I own Pokemon? Really? No, think again, I think you got me mistaken for Satoshi Tajiri.

AN: I'm so happy right now! I know I said I'd need five reviews but two makes me happy enough to write another chapter! This may get exciting, so read hard! =3

Oh yes, and many thanks to Kidd Dragon and WalloniaEagle for reviewing and faving!

Pokemon: A new journey

Chapter 2

~ To the creek

Sighing sadly, suddenly depressed that I had nowhere to go, I started on my trek to the creek. The creek was my special place. Even though Jess knew about it, it was rarely that I allowed her down. I found it when I was only four, chasing a straying Beautifly and nearly dropping into the rushing river. It was a beautiful place, where the wind rarely visited, and the sun shone through the leaves. I knew it by heart, where the massive stones were, the cool hiding places, the best shade, and best of all, where I could watch Pokémon in peace. The forest around the river was thriving with bug and grass Pokémon, and the most I ever seen were Taillow, Wurmple and the occasional Treeko.

Shivers travelled up my body as the chilling early Autumn wind ruffled my jacket, seemingly pulling me towards the creek. I smiled gently, the views in Littleroot town were beautiful, even for a cosy ittle village. I glanced at the rolling fields surrounding our little house. The Tauros were grazing, and the Miltank were frolicking about together. Even for such large Pokémon, they sure were playful. A sudden thought came to mind, and I walked to the fence surrounding the Tauros' paddock. I thought hard. When I was young, I helped care for a small Tauros that had just hatched. 'Oooh what was his name again?' I thought miserably. "I got it!," I announced happily "Flare? Was that his name?" I watched thoughtfully as the Tauros seemed distracted and gazed over at me. They didn't seem to want to stop staring. I sweat dropped. 'It looks like they want to eat me..' I laughed nervously and waved.

"Sorry guys, just looking for an old friend, y'know? I.. uh I'll go now…" I stuttered. Just turning, I noticed one walking towards me. "Whoa, is that you Flare? All this time?" I said happily. The Tauros seemed happy to walk up close to the fence and sigh heavily. "Boy, you do look big now, huh?" I said thoughtfully as I walked over and scratched just below his massive horns. "How can you hold them on your head? Ouch, they sure look painful huh boy?" Flare looked indignant, but I couldn't understand why. Then a thought rushed to my head. "Oh my Arceus, you're a girl? All this time? Oh jeez, stupid Matty telling me you were.. a.. tomboy….. Oh jeez I'm so stupid!" I laughed. Flare semed to laugh too, nodding her head up and down too. "Hmmm, do you still like the name Flare? I think a new name is needed…" I murmured. Flare seemed to agree. "How about Raige? I think it suits you!" I said happily. Flare, newly named Raige now seemed to agree. "That's great! I now announce you as Raige!" I said, patting her enormous head. Her three tails swished in happiness as she left me to go to her friends. She glanced back and gave me a low. "Bye Raige! See you soon!" I called.

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I continued my trek to the creek. Glancing at my watch I calculated the time it might take to get there. "Hmm, I guess it should take about ten minutes.." I mumbled to myself. I started humming my favorite song, and soon the rolling hills disappeared and magnificent trees took their place. The weak Autumn sun shone through the trees, and to my eyes they seemed like a blazing fire. The rocks were covered with moss, and the ground was still damp with morning dew. I continued onwards thorugh the tree's proud gaze until I came upon the river. It's gushing waters ran over the rocks on the riverbed, creating a soothing yet powerful noise that helped calm my mind.

All was still, the whole forest sensing the new aura that entered their home. I seated myself upon my usual seat and sighed heavily, preparing myself for a long wait. Gradually, the forest sounds came back warily, and my ears were soon filled with the buzzing and chirping of the forest Pokémon.

Resting my head on my cupped hands, I closed my eyes and continued to concentrate until all I could hear was the sounds of the Pokemon, and my breathing seemed to merge with the forest. Wurmple scuttled around my feet, sensing no threat. Not like I could harm them anyway, I was half asleep. I felt one crawling up my body, and I nearly shivered violently. I wasn't the best with bug type Pokémon. I sighed and opened my eyes, gently lifting the Wurmple off my shoulder and setting it down gently. It seemed annoyed at my touch and spoke indignantly.

"Wurm Wurmple Wurm!" I shied away, putting my hands up. I was well aware of the stinger on top of it's head. Lethal. "Whoa there, No threat, no threat, I just don't like having you on my shoulder… I'm.. uh.. not worthy…" I lied. Wurmple seemed surprised, and eyes me at first, before seeming satisfied, and crawling slowly away. I released the breath I hadn't realized I was holding.

'Whoa that was close' I thought shivering. Sighing, I nearly jumped a foot when I heard a twig snap. Loudly. I leaped up from the rock, and rushed behind a tree, watching warily for anything that could be there. When all seemed safe, I stepped out and jumped right back when a Treeko limped out. I gasped. He looked really hurt.

"Oh no! You poor thing!" I gasped, as the Treeko collapsed from exhaustion. I watched as he struggled to get up. Eyeing me warily, he wobbly stood up, and turned to head toward the bushes. A Taillow burst from the tree, and began to peck him unmercifully. He struggled to attack back, and I watched with horror as he fell to the floor once again. A trainer, about my age, burst from the bushes and I looked on as he withdrew the Taillow from hell and prepared a Pokéball. I tried the unexpected. Sneaking back behind the trees, I once again burst forward 'for the first time' and screeched.

"What the hell do you think you're doing?!" I screamed. "Oh no! My poor Treeko!" I gushed, as I ran towards him and elbowed the trainer, scooping up the Treeko gently. "Wait.. What?! This Treeko is yours? Then why the heck was he wandering about the forest alone?" The trainer cried, indignant. "Because 'Mr. I own a Taillow from the depths of hell' he got lost and I've been wandering around this forest for the past hour searching!" I screeched. "Why didn't I hear you then?," He hissed "I bet you're just trying to steal him you good for nothing!"

'I have such a good mind to slap him now' I thought angrily. "Maybe you pig head, because I was on the other half of the forest!" I screeched, furious "Now if you don't mind, I think I'll go home, and figure out a way to bring this poor thing to the Pokémon Center!" I huffed, and stomped angrily away. Hearing his footsteps behind me, I whipped around and glared at him. "Why are you following me?" I asked. He eyed me right back. "Because I really want to know if you own that Treeko or not." He shouted. An idea flashed through my mind, so I decided to admit the truth.

"Fine fine, I admit I don't own this Treeko" I said, looking down at it. The trainer looked smug. "Well, why don't you give me the Treeko like a good girl, because I saw it first." I smirked. "Because, if you don't leave like a good boy, I'll call officer Jenny and get you kicked out. Didn't you know that this is private property? Owned by my family?" I said knowingly, nodding my head. The boy paled. "No way, I bet you're just lying again!" He scoffed. "I kid you not. Now, if you wouldn't mind telling me your name and following me to my house, I can get this sorted out!" I smiled sweetly.

The trainer trudged over to my side. "M'names Jake…" He mumbled. "Oh that's nice, my name's Katy!" I said with fake enthusiasm. I began walking towards home, with Matt trailing along behind me. "So, how long have you been a trainer?" I asked. "None of your business" He replied angrily. I frowned and looked ahead once more. 'This is going to be a long half hour' I thought tiredly.

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AN~ Better chapter? I typed up the whole thing first before I got a better idea, as in Jake, and started again. Originally, Treeko was going to be fighting another Pokémon, but nah, I decided to make it more interesting! And no, she isn't lying about the land, the clearing where she was thinking is the boundaries of her family's land, and according to her, that trainer can't catch the Pokemon in her family's land! ^^ Good huh?

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