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Second Chapter - The Town Where the Winds of a New Beginning Blow 2
Kotone raises her hand and Rima promptly responds. He braces for the order his master is about to give. "Water Gun"
As soon as her words are heard by Rima's big ears, his body becomes bloated from the pressure of the water he gathered. He sprays it directly at Cyndaquil. The water rushes towards it making the ground wet. But before the water could reach Cyndaquil, it was gone. It used a quick attack. Failing to hit the target, Rima stands still and quietly waits. Kotone, who has her fair share of battles, put trust in her marill as she gives another command.
"Rima, just wait for him to attack."
"That's right Cyndaquil~! Keep evading water gun with your quick attack!" On the other side of the field is her opponent, a close friend, Hibiki. Recently obtaining his pokémon before getting his license due to special circumstances, he was challenged by Kotone. Having no idea why she wanted to battle, he wholeheartedly agrees and puts his starter to the test.
"This is bad for Kotone. I guess that cyndaquil really did have a hasty nature." Prof Elm comments.
"Hasty nature?" one of the aides asks.
"Well, just as each of us humans have different personalities, so do pokémon." He continues with his lecture. "Though I'm no expert in this subject, a pokémon's personality or nature also has an effect on its battle performance. Like that cyndaquil I gave to Hibiki. He has a hasty nature which in turn increases its speed but reduces its defense. Personalities work two ways; it benefits and acts as a weakness to the pokémon. If Kotone figures this out, Hibiki will lose this battle." Both assistants lean towards the professor. "Wait, weren't you listening? Anyway… how can you fall asleep with such a short lecture?"
On the battlefield, Rima's water gun keeps on missing Cyndaquil.
"Give it up Kotone. Cyndaquil will just evade everyone of it."
"Acting cocky for your first battle, aren't you? We'll show you! Rima! Use your Roll-out!"
Rima curls into a ball and starts to move at an unbelievable speed. He rolls towards Cyndaquil.
"That's easy. Cyndaquil, quick attack now!"
But before cyndaquil launches its counter attack, he is struck by the rolling marill. Due to the elemental nature of the attack, cyndaquil receives high damage.
"Cyndaquil, are you okay?" he nods his head. "Alright! Cyndaquil, it's time to attack. Use ember."
Bolts of fire ricochet out of from his back heading for a collision with Rima. But he's still coming in with his Roll-out attack. Ember didn't do any damage.
"You should have known that would happen. Hello? Rima's a water-type, fire deals almost no damage to him."
"Um. I forgot." He nonchalantly replies.
"Don't forget stuff like that. Seriously, if you can't beat me, how'd you expect to defeat anyone else?" Rima hits Cyndaquil with another Roll-out. "And another hint, Roll-out's power increases each time it hits. This battle is over." Rima quickly approaches Cyndaquil about to hit him with another Roll-out.
"Cyndaquil, get down!"
The fire mouse does as he's told as marill barely misses. Rima hovering over Cyndaquil.
"Now jump!"
With Rima over his back, Cyndaquil knocks the marill unto the air. Rima, unable to maintain his curl is left defenseless.
"Cyndaquil, Quick Attack!" With that, Cyndaquil kicks the ground and, with tremendous speed, hits Rima dealing critical damage.
"No way. Just one attack?"
THUD! Rima falls to the ground.
"Looks like the winner is obvious." Hibiki says with a smirk.
"Rima… are you okay?" Rima lets out a weak cry. "You poor thing. Here, eat up some berries. It'll make you feel better."
"Ha! I knew you could do it. Cyndaquil, you were awesome!" He holds up his cyndaquil into the air celebrating their very first victory together as a team. Cyndaquil squeaks happily for the flood of compliments he gets.
"I can't believe I lost." Kotone whispers. "But you did your best Rima, so good job."
"Well that was certainly unexpected." Prof. Elm pats cyndaquil's head. "You two did an exceptional job." He turns towards Kotone and warmly smiles. "Don't be disappointed for the lost my dear…" "Actually professor, I'm quite happy with the result and…" "… It's a part of growing with your pokémon. I'm sure with a lot of practice and…" "… If you actually listen to me, what I'm saying is that it's perfectly fine that I lost…" "… persevere, I'm sure you will become a strong trainer."
"Um… thanks" she then whispers. "He didn't listen to a word I said."
"Let's go into the lab. I'll be serving some snacks for you two."
"That very generous of you professor but we have to get going." Kotone replies.
"Oh. But I have cookies."
"Are you tempting me with sweets?"
"Not at all."
"I'd like some cookies." Hibiki says with drool coming from his mouth.
"Huh? What? That's very good. Now Kotone…"
"Really professor. I have to finish my errand for you."
"That's very unfortunate." "I said I want one." As they are about to enter the lab, one of the aides come running out. "What's wrong?" The professor asks.
"Prof. Elm, someone broke in. They took one of the starters."
"What did you say?" "Well I thought I was being clear but I supposed that…" Prof. Elm dashes into the lab. "Oh… I guess he did hear me." Our two heroes follow. As soon as they enter the lab, they are stunned. Paper scattered everywhere, some computer parts taken apart, and most important of all, one of the starters inside the glass container is missing. Prof. Elm quickly turns on the computer. "Who could have done this?"
"Professor, don't you have any kind of security in your lab?" she asks.
"No, I thought I didn't need it." "What? You mean you kept dangerously powerful pokémon and yet you don't have any guards. I could have just taken Cyndaquil then." "Ah… the cameras I installed."
"Cameras?" Kotone and Hibiki say in chorus."
"Yes. I deployed hidden cameras around the lab in specific places." "Sounds questionable when you say it."
"Oh no."
"What's wrong professor?"
"Whoever stole the started, they were good. All footage for today was deleted including the battle outside." "Wow. You recorded our battle. Awesome." "And I had Kotone visit today too." "You totally sound like a pervert professor."
"Kotone…" just as Prof. Elm was about to ask… "No."
"But I haven't…"
"I said no."
"But…"
"No."
"Well then. I won't give you chikorita."
"Fine."
Prof. Elm is blue in shock because of Kotone's blatant rejection.
"I could do it."
"Hibiki?"
"I could track down the thief."
"Are you sure?"
"Of course. Leave it up to me and Cyndaquil." He looks down on his cyndaquil. "Right buddy?" Cyndaquil's flames lit up.
"Thank you Hibiki. I'm relieved that someone is willing to help me."
"That means Hibiki and I will be splitting up. I'll be going to Mr. Pokémon's house near Cherrygrove and pick up Prof. Elm's package."
"And I'll be investigating the pokémon theft and capture the perpetrators."
With determination in their eyes, Prof. Elm finally calms down approaches one of the machines. "Kids, come here a moment."
"I said I don't want cookies." Kotone insists.
"Oh. Cookies?"
"No. It's not that. I'll teach you how to use this machine."
"What's that professor?" she asks.
"This is a Pokémon Healing Machine. If you ever get into trouble, use this to heal your partners."
"Wow, that's pretty useful."
"Yes." One of the aides move towards them and hands over two sets of pokéballs to the professor. "Take these too. These are pokéballs and are used in catching pokémon. Use them well." Both Kotone and Hibiki take five pieces each. "Thank you two for your help." He turns towards Kotone. "Kotone, once you get the package, deliver it to me as fast as you can so you can assist Hibiki in the search for the thief."
"Yes, of course professor."
"Hibiki." He turns to the boy. "If the thief is indeed a group, don't take them all. Wait for Kotone to join you. Don't be a hero. It'll only end badly."
"Yeah. You bet I'll teach them a lesson."
"That's not what I'm trying to say."
"C'mon Kotone. Let's head out."
"Sure." Hibiki grabs his friends hand.
The doors slide open and the two kids leave. One of the aides comes to the professor.
"I've already contacted the police sir."
"Good."
"Was it wise to let those kids go after the thieves?"
"Yes. And it's not thieves, its thief."
"What do you mean sir?"
"That red haired boy, where have I seen him? No matter. I know those kids will eventually cross paths. With that, they will grow and become splendid pokémon trainers." The professor whispers. "You" he points to the aide. "Delete all the security footage."
"Why?"
"Just do it."
"Yes sir." The aide hastily sits in front of the computer.
On the screen of the computer the professor used to access the security footage, there appears the mysterious red haired boy who stole one of the starters. He grins as he exits the lab. The recording is then deleted by the aide.
Meanwhile, near the base of the mountain, the red haired boy judges the spoils of his break in. He get a pokédex from his pocket and aims it at the pokémon he released from the ball.
Totodile, the Big Jaw Pokémon…
"Totodile, huh?"
On their way to Cherrygrove, Kotone and Hibiki are now about to enter a world like no other. With adventures on their way, both of them look at the sky of possibilities as they, or at least one of them, is now an official trainer. And the other, still waiting to get his license to participate in the Johto Gym Challenge, his eyes filled with optimism, looks into what the future holds for him and his Cyndaquil.
Second release. Hope you guys like it.