Sorry its been so long.

Anyways, I'd like to point out that in the Pokemon series, we see several Raichu. The first appearence is Lt. Surges, and at the end of that particular episode Raichu and Pikachu are standing across from each other. That gives us a side view for comparison, in which he(Lt. Surges Raichu) is only a head taller than Ash's Pikachu. But in Sinnoh's episodes, we are again given the comparison of the two. The difference is that Sinnoh's Raichu is huge. He looks like godzilla next to Pikachu. So, for my story, I'm going with the theory that the Kanto Raichu's are smaller than Sinnoh's. So if you were wondering why Kyo can hop up on Mindy's shoulder and not squish her, this is why.


"Prof. Rowan said we needed to go to Sunnyshore to meet up with that pokemon researcher." Mindy lifted the map closer to her face and studied it hard, "According to the Sinnoh map, it's a ways away."

After leaving the pokemon lad yesterday, Mindy and Kyo had set out to Sunnyshore. There they could meet the pokemon guy and assist in the research. "Guess the gym will have to wait a couple months, huh?" She looked over her shoulder to the Raichu trailing behind her. Before stuffing the map inside her backpack.

"Raichu Rai Rai!" Kyo complained. His ears drooped as his tail dragging along behind him. A frown looked as if it permanently stained his features.

Mindy scoffed and pulled her backpack over her shoulders, "Man up! This isn't anything new to us. Remember our first year?," Mindy slipped into a far away look, "We were forever lost."

Kyo groaned and collapsed onto his back.

Mindy glared at him for a few moment before sighing. Her faithful friend was more stubborn than she. " Come on, you lazy bum. Hop up." She held her arm for him.

Kyo shot up, "Chu!" He beamed at her before running up her arm and sitting comfortably on her shoulder. He wrapped his tail loosely around her neck and nuzzled her cheek.

Mindy smiled and rolled her eyes as she walked," Your getting lazy, ya know. Riding on my shoulder everywhere. How are you so quick in battle?"

Kyo yawned and simply shrugged, "Rai."

Mindy shook her head and kept going, "I wonder what kind of pokemon live in Sinnoh. I didn't even think to ask the Prof. before we left."

"Churai!" Kyo's ears twitched as he pointed to the right. The bushes on the side of the path began to rustle and out popped two Kricketot. The pair crossed their path, oblivious to them.

Mindy halted, "There new. Let's see," she said as lifted her poke'dex to analyze:

Kricketot, the cricket pokemon of the bug type. It shakes its head back to front, causing its antennae to hit each other and sound like a xylophone.

"Hmm," the girl grunted as she put it away, "it's not very interesting, is it?"

"Chu, " Kyo agreed.

They started on, "I wonder what electric pokemon reside here. Think we'll see any?"

"Raichu Rai."

"Oh yeah, I'm sure the researcher will have some. Duh, I completely forgot." Mindy laughed.

Kyo giggled and hopped over her shoulder and into Mindy's pack. She always kept it open for him if he ever wanted to jump in and take a nap. The good thing about being a Kanto Raichu was that he wasn't nearly as big as his species are in other regions. He was only a head taller than his pre-form, Pikachu. Kyo sighed with contempt as he settled in.

Just as he was nodding off, he heard a high nasally voice, "Hey you! Let's battle!"

The Raichu groaned and pulled himself up on Mindy's shoulder. He peeked around to see a familiar glint in her eye. Kyo moaned and jumped down in front of her, taking on a defensive pose.

"Sure kid! Any rules in particular?"

"Just one on one, anything goes!" The stupid kid was beaming, Kyo rolled his eyes. How he wished he could go back to his nap…

"Sounds good! Kyo, ready?" Mindy grinned at him.

"Rai Rai." He replied unenthusiastically.

The kid blinked, "I've never seen this pokemon before." He grinned, "Starly! I choose you!"

Mindy grinned, she lived for this. Kyo began to spark. They both watched as the pokemon appeared.

"Starly!" The small pokemon called and flapped his wings.

Mindy's face instantly fell, this was only a beginner trainer. What a let down.

Kyo raised a brow and looked back to the girl, surly she wouldn't want him to face this young one.

"Uh, kid! I'm not going to battle with Kyo. He's at a much higher level than your bird there. To make this fair, I'll use my newest pokemon, okay?"

"Uh, okay. Sure, I guess."

"Kyo, sideline!" She waited til he had scampered back to her side before she grabbed another poke'ball, "Alright. Front and Center, Blue!"

The red light darted out to the ground to form around the small pokemon. "Minun!" It bellowed.

The boy looked determinedly at his pokemon, "Go Starly, Quick Attack!" The small bird crowed and disappeared.

"Mi? Mi Mi!" Blue looked around, clearly confused.

"Focus Blue!" Mindy called.

"Raichu chu!" Kyo yelled to her. "Behind you, you idiot!"

Blue's ears twitched and she whirled around just in time to get hit dead on. "Mi!" She cried as she was thrown backwards.

"Great job, Star!" The boy praised.

"Starly!" It chirped happily back.

"Blue! You okay?"

Minun jumped up and pumped both fists in the air, "Mi Mi!"

Mindy smirked, "Okay, Blue, Shock Wave!"

"Miiiii!" A blue electrical surge shot out from Blue and headed for Starly.

"Double Team!" The kid desperately yelled.

At the command, the little bird multiplied, Blue's attack hitting the wrong one.

Mindy's expression switched to one of frustration, "Hit them all! Discharge!"

Blue furrowed her brow and let loose several electric bolts, hitting all the Starly multiples one by one. The bird screeched pitifully and fell to the ground.

"Starly!" The boy called to his fallen pokemon, "Are you okay?"

The pokemon staggered up and slowly rose to the air, giving a weak cry. The boy gasped happily and beamed in delight, "Atta boy Star! Now let's see a wing Attack!"

"Starly!" Its wing glowed and he dove for the Minun below. Blue merely tensed and swirled her ears, waiting for Mindy's command.

As Starly closed in, Mindy spoke, "Now Blue! Disappear!"

"Mi!" And Blue was gone.

Starly squawked and halted inches away from the ground . It swiveled its head around to see the mouse standing behind it, waving.

"Wha? How'd it disappear?" The kid asked.

Mindy laughed, "She used Agility to dart around Starly and out of its way. We've perfected it so that it seems like she teleported. Now Blue, disappear again and pop up somewhere convenient!"

As she disappeared, Starly looked to its trainer. The boy just stood there, looking lost. Starly then felt two paws grab his feet. He looked down to see Blue smiling up at him.

"Okay Blue, Discharge!"

"Miiii!" The blue pokemon engulfed them both in a blue electrical charge.

"Starly no!" The boy called out as his pokemon fell. He hurried over to cradle it in his arms.

Mindy went to blue and scooped her up, "You were awesome, girl! Thank you!"

"Mi Mi!" Blue replied, smiling.

"That was a great battle, thanks."

Mindy looked to see the boy standing in front of her, his pokemon in his arms. She smiled at him, "Your Starly is a really amazing pokemon. It put up a good fight."

"Mi!" Blue yipped from her arms.

"Chu." Kyo nodded from the ground.

"Your pokemon was astonishing though. Those electric attacks were strong."

"Star."

"Thanks! We've been working on them forever."

The boy smiled ruefully and returned Starly to his poke'ball, "My name's Tristan. What's yours?"

"My name's Mindy, " Kyo raced up is partners side, his legs on her pack and his arms gripping her shoulders, eager to be included, "Raichu Rai!" He waved a paw.

"This is Kyo, and you already met Blue."

"Mi!" Minun waved and giggled in Mindy's arms.

"Hello pokemon. If you don't mind me asking, what are these pokemon? They aren't native to Sinnoh." He reached out to shake Kyo's paw.

The girl motioned to the pokemon in her arms, "Blue is a Minun, an electric pokemon. Kyo's a Raichu, also electric."

Tristan let go of Kyo's paw,"Sorry for being ignorant, but I've only really studied pokemon native to Sinnoh. See, I'm almost 12, so I'll be a trainer soon."

"I thought so, "Mindy nodded, "I'm sorry about using Blue, but she's my newest pokemon."

"It's cool. Good experience anyway. If you don't mind my asking, are all your pokemon electric?"

Mindy beamed, "Yep. I love electric pokemon. I'm going to be an electric pokemon master someday."

"Rai!"

"Mi!"

Mindy loosened her arms so that Blue could hop up on her vacant shoulder, "I've already completed in Kanto, Johto, and Hoenn pokemon leagues. I've placed in the top numbers and won Hoenn's."

Tristan's eyes widened, "Using only electric?"

"Yeah, though at times things seemed hopeless."

"Chu." Kyo agreed. Blue just yawned.

"That's really cool, an a amazing feat."

"Yeah well, my pokemon may not be hot like fire types or as majestic as a dragon type but they're just as passionate and fierce. Right guys?"

"Mi Mi!" Blue replied, jumped up and down.

"Raichu!" Kyo pumped his fist in the air.

Tristan laughed, "So your going to complete in the Sinnoh league, too?"

"Sinnoh's got one too?"

"Of course."

Mindy frowned slightly, I won't be getting back to Vermilion for some time. I'd better call Uncle when I get to the next town, "Then we will be competing." Kyo looked over and beamed at her.

"I'll make sure to watch! I've gotta go now, but let's meet up and battle again when I get stronger!"

"Count on it." Kyo started sparking.

Tristan turned and ran away, Mindy stood and watched until he was out of site.

"Churai." Kyo pulled Mindy's cheek and pointed in the direction of Oreburg.

"Ouch!" She reached up and rubbed her cheek, "I know! I was just making sure noting happened to the kid."

On her left, Blue dissolved into giggles.

They continued walking on their way to Oreburg. They saw many new pokemon along the way, but none of them were electric. Although she did run into some more of the Kricketot, who Blue took off to chase. After chasing her down and returning her to her poke'ball, Mindy was quite aware that they were lost, "Stupid pokemon. They don't appear to be good for anything."

"Churai," Kyo scolded from his perch on top of her head.

"I know, I should have a little more patience but, if it weren't for them we wouldn't be lost!"

Kyo sighed, I can't argue with that. He swatted her with his tail anyway.

"Ow! That's it, bum! Get off my head!" Mindy playfully ordered.

Kyo snorted and swatted her again. He laughed hysterically as she stumbled over a stone as a result. Just as she was about to say something, Kyo's ears perked and he stood up. He delicately sniffed the air before jumping down and bounding away.

"Wait up!" She called annoyed.

Kyo stopped for her to catch up, "This must be really important. Your actually moving instead of riding."

"Churai!" Kyo ignored the remark and motioned for her to follow him as he ran into the brush. Mindy followed obediently. Kyo stopped suddenly by a wall of bushes and put a finger to his lips. She got the hint and silently crouched down. He pulled down some branches and directed her to look. She gasped as she saw what he must have smelt.

There, sleeping soundly in a patch of flowers, was the little blue pokemon she had seen while looking out Prof. Rowan's window. She looked to Kyo, "An electric?"

He nodded. Mindy grinned and stepped out. "Hello little pokemon! Wake up!"

The blue pokemon jolted awake and instantly got in a defensive stance. It growled warningly.

Mindy held out her poke'dex:

Shinx, the lion pokemon of the electric type. Its forelegs have a muscle-based system of generating electricity. Its body shines if endangered.

"Interesting. Well Shinx, I'm guna capture you."

Shinx bared his teeth and growled. It lunged at her suddenly.

In time for Mindy to blink, Kyo had the little guy down on the ground. "Thanks Kyo, he's fast." She opened a poke'ball.

Shinx snarled at Kyo and started to generate electricity. Kyo hurriedly smashed his tail into the earth to ground himself. Just then, Shinx unleashed his attack. Kyo didn't budge, and waited for Mindy's command. The little pokemon struggled underneath him.

"Bite please, but not hard!"

"Rai!" Kyo growled as he bent to deliver his attack. Shinx whimpered, while his fur gave off a brilliant glow.

"Close your eyes, Kyo!"

Kyo did, and still managed to bite. The pokemon yelped and his fur dulled. Mindy threw the poke'ball and captured the little lion. "Got him!" She cheered.

Kyo padded over and stood as Mindy sat to bring him back out. She released him, and the lion blinked at them, fearfully.

"Sorry about that. We're not very gentle." Mindy offered out her hand.

"Shi," Shinx shyed away.

Mindy frowned and looked to Kyo. He nodded and smiled brilliantly at him, "Rai Rai!"

Shinx flinched, and started to tremble. Kyo frowned and held out his paw, "Chu chu."

Shinx only shook harder and his fur took on that brilliant shine.

Mindy frowned to herself, and then reached out and picked Shinx up. The small pokemon was startled, but didn't move. "I'm not trying to hurt you, I want to be your friend. Don't you want to travel with me? You'll get to see new places, and get stronger. Wouldn't you like that?"

"Shinx," He replied warily.

"Rai rai," Kyo put in, only for Shinx to burrow itself into Mindy's arms.

"Kyo won't hurt you. See," She held the little pokemon up to Kyo, holding him by his armpits so he couldn't squirm away.

Kyo simply stood still with a smile on his face. The Shinx had its eyes closed, still frightened. Eventually, he opened one eye, then the other. He decided to offer a small hello, "Shi."

Kyo closed his eyes, which made his smile become bigger, "Rai Rai!"

Shinx smiled himself and was pulled back to Mindy, "Your part of our family now, so we should give you a name."

Shinx looked up at her and tilted his head. Mindy's face scrunched up into a thinking pose. Kyo also had his thinking expression on, his paw up to his head, the other wrapped around his body. Suddenly, his face lit up, "Rai Ai!"

Both Shinx and Mindy wrinkled their noses, "I don't think Spike is a good name for anyone."

"Shinx Shi." Shinx shook his head.

"Hmm, what about your fur." Mindy started. The two pokemon looked at her with tilted heads. "How it shines. What about Light?"

Shinx blinked before smiling and nodding his head. Mindy smirked and shot Kyo a victorious glace before speaking to the newest member, "Well then, welcome to the team, Light!'

"Raichu Rai Ai!" Kyo held out his paw which Light took.

"Shinx Shi." Light smiled.

"How touching."

The trio jumped and whipped their heads around to look at the voice. There stood a girl with blue waist length hair with brown eyes. She was standing where Mindy and Kyo were before they burst through the bushes.

"A pathetic looking girl with two rotten electric pokemon." She sneered.

Mindy set Shinx down and stood. I don't like this stupid girl. "What did you call them?"

"Rotten. As in, no good." The blue haired girl smirked.

Mindy balled her fists and gritted her teeth. Beside her Kyo was growling, sparks emitting from his cheeks as Light hid behind them. "Who are you?"

The girl flipped her blue hair casually and grinned, "I am Natasha Mixer. The worlds best water trainer."

Upon hearing her reply, Mindy burst out laughing. Kyo ceased his growling and gave her a "how stupid are you?" look. "You've got to be kidding. Here you come, prancing up with your smart mouth, and you're a water trainer? I thought you were stupid before, but now you've upgraded to retarded."

Natasha scowled, "You think your so high and mighty with your electrics, Mindy, but your not!"

"Is that all you got?" Mindy lifted a brow. "And how do you know me?"

"I've seen you on tv, battling in the leagues and numerous interviews." She spat.

"Oh? I thought they would only air in Kanto. Huh" Mindy let a smile creep onto her lips, watching as the girl opposite her got angrier.

"Don't act so modest! You think your so big and bad just because your kinda famous. I hate the way everyone swoons over you!"

"Swoons?" She asked, clearly confused.

Kyo looked up at Mindy and tilted his head, "Rai?"

"People gush about you, how you've overcome so many obstacles in not only pokemon battles but your personal life too. I think that's why you get so much publicity, because you're an orphan with no parents."

Mindy's eyes widened, she wasn't aware anyone was reporting on that. Kyo bristled beside her, growling and sparking. She put a hand on his head and he quieted down, though still glaring at Natasha. "I'm sorry you think that. But my parents have nothing to do with anything. And I'm not an orphan, I have a home in Vermilion City."

Natasha narrowed her eyes, "Hmph! None of this is important!" She reached into the purse that hung on her shoulders and pulled out a poke'ball, "Let's go! Show me what an orphan battles like."

"I don't--" Mindy started but was cut off as Kyo ran in front of her and snarled. She looked at him with conflicted eyes.

Natasha smirked and threw her poke' ball in the air.


Chapter 2 is done.

Bleeding Through-

On Wings of Lead

Nothing was supposed to hurt like this.
Missing you was always one more kiss.
Now there's nothing that i can do.
One more nail in the coffin, and it's all for you.

Always were and always were a simple love story.
You were everything i ever hoped and dreamed.
Drown me in a pool of my blood.
It's getting harder just to breathe.
I'll suffocate you faster just so you can't see, so you can't see me sleep.
It's getting harder just to say the right things.

I've seen the angel's face, and i've heard her sing to me.
From my reflection on this razor blade,
I've heard ten thousand dying screams, and they're calling me.

The day will break on this saddest day, so don't let me wake.
I've heard this all before, and i've seen this over and over again. Don't let me wake.

Drown me in a pool of my blood.
It's getting harder just to breathe.
I'll suffocate you faster just so you can't see, so you can't see me sleep.
So you can't see me sleep.

The day will break on this saddest day, so don't let me wake.
I've heard this all before, and i've seen this over and over again.
Don't let me wake.

Nothing was supposed to hurt like this.
And missing you, was always one more kiss.
And now there's nothing that i can do.
There's just one more nail in the coffin.
There's just one more nail, and it's all for you
.

I've seen the angel's face, and i've heard her sing to me.
From my reflection on this razor blade,
I've heard ten thousand dying screams, and they're calling me.

The day will break on this saddest day, so don't let me wake.
I've heard this all before, and i've seen this over and over again.
Don't let me wake.