Pokémon Chat!

Chapter 2: The Battle for Rookies

DISCLAIMER: I do not own any Pokémon or Nintendo trademarks. Main character names are property of SoniciatheHedgehog(deviantART), PurpleKirby2075(YouTube), and LuigiXDaisy4Ever.

Author's Note: This is based on my brother's and my experiences in Pokémon Games I have seen or played. I use Pokémon games to help create characters in this series. Keep this information in mind as you read this story. Although I highly respect other's opinions, it is recommended that you keep all thoughts about this note to yourselves.

Previously: Jared, Raye, and Matt have all started on their Pokémon journey. They've each received their starter Pokémon. Then, Matt challenges Raye to a Pokémon battle. Can Raye defeat Matt without any experience in a Pokémon battle?

Matt threw his Pokéball upwards. Bulbasaur emerged triumphantly from the Pokéball and seemed intimidating.

"Are you ready, Bulbasaur?" Matt asked his Bulbasaur.

Bulbasaur appeared to be urging to battle.

Raye grabbed Squirtle's Pokéball and threw it in the air. Squirtle emerged from it proudly.

"Alright Shelly, let's show 'em!" Raye said confidently.

"Squirtle!" Shelly said vigorously.

Matt smirked as he said," Okay Bulbasaur, use Tackle!"

Bulbasaur charged towards Shelly and slammed its head into Shelly's chest.

Shelly fell backwards and landed on the back of its shell.

Struggling to get up, Shelly rocked back and forth trying to get up on its feet.

Shelly rose up to its feet," Squirtle!" it exclaimed vigorously.

"Shelly, you use Tackle, too!" Raye commanded Shelly.

It sprung off its hind legs and lunged into Matt's Bulbasaur, knocking Bulbasaur over in the process.

"Alright Shelly! That's the way to do it!" Raye complimented.

Shelly stared menacingly at Matt's Bulbasaur.

"Shelly, use Tail Whip!" Raye commanded.

Shelly swung its tail towards Bulbasaur and hit it hard on Bulbasaur's head.

"BULBAsaur…!" it flinched, absorbing the blow as it fell backward.

"C'mon, Bulbasaur! You're a Grass- type! You should be dominating!" Matt said to Bulbasaur.

It stood up straight and shook off the rest of the blow it received from Shelly's tail.

"Now, Bulbasaur! Use Tackle!"

Bulbasaur lunged into Shelly as hard as it could.

Shelly fell on its back and spun around uncontrollably.

"Oh no! Shelly!" Raye exclaimed.

"Heh heh heh," Matt chuckled, "Looks like I win this round!"

Shelly then got back on its feet.

"Squirtle, Squirtle!!" Shelly proclaimed.

"Okay Shelly, use Tackle one more time!" Raye told Shelly.

Shelly launched itself off of its hind legs and gradually gained speed as it flew toward Bulbasaur.

"BULBASAUR!!" Bulbasaur shouted as it fell to the ground.

"What? That's it?" Matt said in astonishment to Bulbasaur's defeat.

"I think it is, Matt!" Raye said triumphantly.

Matt looked angrily at his fallen Bulbasaur.

"I thought you were strong enough to beat Raye's Squirtle…" Matt said as he retreated his Bulbasaur back into its Pokéball.

Professor Oak applauded Raye on her first victory.

"Well done, Raye!" Professor Oak said, "You have won your first Pokémon Battle!"

Raye had a big smile on her face.

Professor Oak went on, "Every time you win a battle against a Pokémon Trainer, you get a third of the money that your opponent currently has.

Raye's eyes sparkled in amazement, "Really?' she said in awe.

Matt wasn't at all thrilled to have Raye get his money, "But Professor Oak, Raye is such a con artist! All she ever WANTS to have is money!"

Professor Oak just nodded," Matt, I'm sorry that you lost, but losing battles rather than winning helps you become a stronger trainer."

Matt was astonished," So you're saying that I have to lose?!" Matt asked.

"No, what I meant was, Winning is good because your Pokémon can grow from their experience in battle. However, if you lose a Pokémon Battle, it will help you develop better strategies to overcome the opponent that defeated you." Professor Oak explained.

Matt thought it over for a second," Hey! I get what you mean, now! In order to be the strongest trainer ever, I need to plan my moves carefully." Matt said.

Matt then gave Raye the promised prize money.

"That was a lucky shot, Raye," Matt told her, "but next time, you're goin' down!"

Raye's face beamed at the sight of the money she received. She then said, "You can bet we'll battle some more!"

Matt then turned around and started to leave Professor Oak's lab, "See ya later, Professor Oak!" He said as he left.

"So Raye," Professor Oak started, "how do you feel now that you've won your first Pokémon battle?"

Raye looked at the money with a huge smile on her face.

She admired every cent she won.

Raye seemed stunned for a moment, then she finally said, " I…can't wait…to become a POKÉMON TRAINER!!" She squealed in excitement.

Jared laughed, "She hasn't changed a bit! She's always going on about money!" he said.

"We'll see ya later, Professor Oak!" Jared said as they started t leave the lab.

"Hold on, you two!" Professor Oak stopped them, " I have a favor to ask of you."

Raye and Jared stood and listened.

"There is a parcel waiting for me at the PokéMart in Viridian City. I would go there myself, but my partner is helping me on research of a new species of Pokémon. Would you two bring it back to me once you get there?" Professor Oak asked.

"You can count on us, Professor Oak!" Jared said.

They both exited the lab. Raye asked Jared, "So, where is Viridian City?"

Jared stopped and said, "uh… I… have…no idea…"

Raye lost a bit of her confidence upon hearing that statement.

"You don't know?" Raye asked him.

Suddenly, Matt runs out of his house and goes toward Route 1.

On the way, he bumps into Raye and knocks her over.

"HEY!" Raye screamed, "Watch where you're going!"

Matt turned around to face Raye,

" I was just going to Viridian City! My sister gave me a map, but I already told her not to give you guys one! Smell ya later!" Matt said as he walked up the entrance of Route 1.

Raye's face turned red and hot as Jared helped her get back up.

"We're going to get that map!" Raye grumbled.

"What? You're serious?" Jared asked her.

Raye stormed over to Matt's house and knocked on the door.

"Come in…" said a voice coming from inside.

Raye and Jared both enter the house.

Inside, there was a girl with jet-black hair reading a book.

She had a black shirt, a pair of blue jeans, and black shoes.

She seemed a lot older than Matt.

She didn't look like the kind of person you would mess with.

She was sitting quietly on the couch not making a sound.

"Hey, we need to talk!" Raye said to her.

The girl already knew what they wanted.

"Go ahead. Take the map," she said blankly.

Raye seemed unsure about the situation, "You WANT us to take the map?" Raye asked.

"Go ahead. I won't stop ya." The girl said.

Raye still seemed puzzled, "So, it's okay?"

Matt's sister started to get agitated.

"Look, just take the map and leave me alone. I don't listen to anything my brother says, so just take it!"

Raye picked up the maps, "Uh…thanks…" Raye said as she left.

"Well, that was easier than I expected…" Jared said in confusion.

Raye opened up her map.

"Hmm…" Raye said as she studied the map, "Viridian City is at the end of Route 1."

"Well, let's get started, then." Jared said as they went past the gate of Route 1.

Raye and Jared's Pokémon Journey is about to begin!

What perils will they face as they retrieve Professor Oak's parcel?

Find out on the next chapter of Pokémon Chat!