It's time for the story to continue [finally!] I would like to thank the following!
Ultima-owner for be my 1st reviewer of this story
RunningWithWolves11 for the advise. Now, on with the story!
Fang's POV...
After The Harpies' attack, me and Elder Scrappy walked through out of Nezumi Village to seek Smog at the hot springs. The hot springs were dug up by Gravelers and it usual is filled with Water and Fire types, so naturally you would expect Smog to be there.
"Elder Scrappy, can we not find another creature that can use Fire Attacks?" I asked him. The old Rattata turned around to face me.
"You are the only Rattata in the village, and possible all of Kanto, that can use Fire Attacks. And it isn't our village's way to seek outside help." the Elder told me. Unfortunately, he was right on both accounts.
Our village doesn't ask for outside help due to its honor, which I completely don't understand. Also, not many Rattatas mate with Growlithes so...I am quite rare. Just as things were getting to quite, we heard a twig snap in a bush not to far. Elder Scrappy instantly jumped into the air to attack.
"Shadow Ball!" Elder Scrappy cried as a dark ball of energy appeared in front of his mouth as he shot it at the bush. When it made contact, there was an explosion as smoke came from the bush. "All right! Show yourself!" he shouted as he landed.
"With all due respect Elder Scrappy, did you have to do that?" cried a voice I knew to well as I sighed. Out of the bush came Star, now with a few scratches on her from the Shadow Ball.
"Star, why are you here?" Elder Scrappy asked, calming his old heart.
"Well, seeing as Fang is to lazy to do anything, unless it sustains his life, I think I should make sure he sticks to his training." Star reasoned.
(Surely he isn't going to actually consider it!) I thought to myself, even though she was right. The only reason I helped her is because if she dies, I will have nobody to talk to.
"Alright. Just make sure he sticks to his training." he told her. Wait, WHAT? Great...
As the 3 of us walked further and further, we could feel the air getting hotter, we were getting closer to the hot spring.
"Are we getting close?" Star asked. After passing a large leafed branch, she was answered. The hot spring was surrounded by rocks and had many Pokemon enjoying the warm water. We didn't hesitate to jump into the water to relax after the long walk, until a Torkoal came, possibly 25 of age.
"What brings you here teach?" asked the Torkoal to Elder Scrappy. Teach? could he be Smog?
"It's been awhile Smog. How's your father?" Elder Scrappy asked casually. Is Smog Elder Scrappy's apprentice?
"He's Ok. Anyway, who's the two young Rattatas?" Smog asked as he looked at us. Before the Elder could speak, Star opened her big mouth.
"Hi! My name is Star because of this scar on my forehead, and his name is Fang. I am energetic and hard-working as he is incredibly lazy to do anything unless he has to. We are both 14 of age." she introduced, not even bothering to stop for air. Smog couldn't help but chuckle.
"Let me guess, you want me to train him how to use Fire Attacks." Smog guessed looking at Elder Scrappy.
"Please Smog, our village needs the assistance." Elder Scrappy told him. Smog nodded, apparently understanding the whole 'honor' thing.
"Alright, I'll train him in using Fire Attacks." Smog said, and as he did every last Fire Pokemon stared at us...mostly me.
"Teach a Rattata Fire Attacks?"
"Ridiculous! The only Fire 'Attacks' they can use is Sunny Day."
"What makes him so special?" They all randomly said. Smog just looked at me, wanting me to prove them wrong. After sighing in defeat, I got out of the water and shook my fur dry.
"Flame Wheel!" I cried out as I spun around with fire around me in a ball of fire as I rolled into the nearest big rock, to the shock of the Fire Pokemon.
"How did he do that?"
"Did the humans get to him?"
"That has to be it?" They started to say randomly again.
"Actually, my father was a Growlithe." I explained to them. Which they began to talk about me again.
"Growlithes and Rattatas? What is the world coming to?"
"So he's a mix breed? How repulsive."
"He is a freak of nature." Most of their comments were like that and after awhile, it started to hurt.
"Over Heat!" roared Smog as he blasted a blast of pure fire, hitting the largest rock at the hot spring to get their attention. "You all should be ashamed of yourselves. Calling someone a freak when they have a gift. This Rattata has the potential to use Fire Attacks. I'm going to train this Rattata so he can use his gift properly." He announced.
Everyone was silent to his announcement.
"So, are you ready for your training?" he asked me as I nodded my head. (This is not going to be easy) I groaned to myself.
Sorry this took so long. I hope you like where this is going.
