Hi guys! This is chapter two of Call of the Legendary! This chapter is a great one, because Poke-lover88 wrote this, and because she left it at a cliff-hanger. It's really good! Tell me how you like it through your review!

Disclaimer: We both do not own Pokemon.

Chapter 2: A Lugia?!

Mina's POV

"Will you referee?" Sam asked with a grin as she stood up from the bench, Tepig's poke ball already in her hand.

I nodded with a nervous smile. I hadn't ever refereed a match, but I guess there's a first time for everything. Hugh and Sam both walked out a ways and turned towards each other, calling out their Pokémon. Sam's Tepig snorted out a small ball of flame and smirked over at the Snivy, who was now quietly and gently preening itself.

Just as I was about to try and set some rules Hugh yelled out an attack.

"Vine Whip!" he shouted.

"Hey!" Sam yelled back, obviously surprised that he had gotten a head start.

I sighed and chuckled to myself before pulling out Oshawott's ball. I figured he could get some insight if he watched other battles. A bright flash of white signalled his arrival and he looked around himself with confusion before turning to me with a nod; apparently approving of his new surroundings.

He glanced over to where Hugh and Sam were battling; now furiously yelling commands. Oshawott then quickly hopped into my lap and settled down.

"Am I going to get to battle today Mommy?" my small Pokémon asked, peeping up at me with crystal blue eyes, wide with interest.

I smiled, "I don't know about today, Mom is still pretty adamant about it, but maybe we can ask Hugh or Sam for a battle after this one is over," I said, again motioning back to the raging battle in front of me.

"Ember!" I heard Sam yell and Tepig fired of his attack, flames flying everywhere.

"Okay," Oshawott said in defeat.

I smiled, once again amazed by the fact that I could understand him. Sam and I hadn't met too many Pokémon in our days before we were assigned our first, and so we hadn't discovered we had the amazing ability until just a few weeks prior.

I could talk to Pokémon; a fact that had still yet to sink in all the way. I glanced down at my Pokémon as he watched the battle in front of us with awe, his paw twitching towards the schallop oh his belly a few times, itching for his chance in action.

"YOU CHEATED!" I heard Hugh's loud voice call. I jumped a mile, my limbs flying out in all directions, causing Oshawott to tumble onto the ground.

"Hah! You wish; you know I won fair in square," Sam scoffed, smirking over at Hugh who now looked like he might burst a blood vessel any minute.

I glanced over at the small Snivy, now collapsed on the ground, panting.

"And to think I was beaten by a fire type," the Snivy hissed, pulling itself back to a standing position before its trainer recalled it to its poke ball.

"Hey Sam! You up for a double header?" I called out to her and I saw Oshawott lean forwards in anticipation.

"Sure! That sounds-"

"There will be no battling today Mina," I heard the stern voice of my mother say. I flinched slightly and turned to my left to see her walking towards us. She was one of the most caring people I knew, and yet when it came to Pokémon battles, she ruled with an iron fist.

"But Moooom," I whined and I saw her crack a smile.

"I'm sorry sweetie, but I can't have you having silly Pokémon battles when there are more useful things you could be doing."

I huffed but smiled as I heard Oshawott begin to speak up.

"What? Are you kidding? Battles are the only thing that makes life fun! She loves to battle too, and you better let my Mina battle or-" I pulled the small otter into my lap once again, telling him to shush as he shook his small shell at my mother. Of course all she could hear was small high pitched squeaks, but if she did find out what he was saying, it could turn up a bit messy.

"Oh come on Mrs. Abarca! You have to let Mina go after her dream!" Sam pleaded, her eyes wide.

"Yeah, everyone has their own cup of tea, and if hers is battling, then let her do it!" Hugh butted in.

My mother gave him an odd glance, "Um, yes you do have a point," she said looking at the ground. I knew that that comment had hit home with her. She always wanted to be a painter, and her parents had told her that was an unpredictable field of work, and a waste of time. So she had gone on to become a doctor, but I knew she still really wanted to paint.

"Who are you anyway?" my mother added and I chuckled.

"I'm Hugh, I live right next door," Hugh said calmly, motioning over to his house.

Mom nodded and turned back to me, "I just don't want you getting hurt out on a journey by yourself."

I shook my head vigorously, "No, Sam will be with me the entire way!"

My mother pursed her lips and nodded, "I'll think about it."

Without another word she quickly turned and marched back into our house.

"Jeez, she's sorta scary," Hugh said with a chuckle.

I nodded to myself and glanced over at Oshawott who was now doing a small happy dance, chanting to himself that 'she would think about it'.

"Oh Hugh, I meant to ask," Sam started, picking up Tepig and turning to the blue haired boy, "Where's the first Gym?"

Hugh chuckled, "I guess you two really are new here. It's right there," he said, pointing over to a building only about a hundred feet away. I squinted my eyes and sure enough the emblem that signalled it was a Pokémon gym was emblazoned on the front porch.

"We actually just got a new Gym Leader about a week ago, and he will be accepting challenges starting tomorrow. I guess you got here at the ideal time."

Sam grinned and nodded, looking over to me with an excited expression. An expression that told me that was the very first building I would be seeing tomorrow.

"Isn't this exciting?" Sam asked, bouncing on her toes in front of the gym the next day.

I nodded solemnly. Sure it would be exciting, that is if I actually got to challenge it with her. I sighed, hoping my mother would make up her mind quickly.

The door to the gym flew open a few seconds later and I jumped, glancing up at the figure in front of me.

"Can I help you?" he asked, adjusting his tie. His brown eyes landed on all of us before he raised an eyebrow, waiting for one of us to answer.

"Yes!" Sam answered, "I'm here for a Gym battle, and do you know where I can find the leader of this Gym?"

The boy looked taken aback and a bit offended. He cleared his throat, his bluish hair bouncing slightly, "I am the Gym Leader."

Hugh sputtered out a laugh, "Are you old enough?"

"HEY!" the boy yelled, looking offended, he took a deep breath to calm himself, "What a bother," he muttered under his breath.

"Anyway," he once again started, "I am Cheren, the leader of the Aspertia City Gym," he said in a formal tone.

"I'm Sam, this is Hugh and Mina," Sam said, motioning to each of us as she spoke our names.

Cheren nodded, "Welcome to the Gym you three," he said, his eyes sweeping across all of us and ultimately landing on me. I couldn't help but look at my feet when he gave me a warm smile.

Just then a loud ring pierced the air and I quickly took out my X-transceiver which was shaking wildly.

"Hello?" I answered.

"Oh hi dear, are you still at the Gym?" my mother asked, her excited looking face appearing on the small screen.

I nodded and she continued, "Oh good. Well, I was thinking about what you three said yesterday and…"

I leaned forwards slightly, a grin spreading across my features.

"And I guess it wouldn't hurt to let you go out as long as you are with Sam, or someone else who is responsible."

"YES!" I yelled, pumping a fist into the air and beginning to do a small happy dance.

"Just be careful Mina," my mother said sternly.

I nodded, "Don't worry! I will! And thank you so, so much, you are the greatest mom in the world!" I shouted, my overly dramatic side starting to show through.

My mother chortled to herself before bidding me goodbye. I shoved the device back into my pocket and continued my happy dance, humming quietly to myself and chanting, 'I'm going on a journey'.

I was quickly pulled out of my small oblivious bubble however when I opened one of my eyes to see three flabbergasted faces looking back at me.

A blush encompassed my entire face as I quickly halted my movements and laughed nervously.

Sam sighed, "Lugia Mina, you are so hyper sometimes," she said with a half-smile, exasperated by my elation, and yet a bit amused.

I saw Cheren crack a smile as well, "Should we be going inside then?" he questioned and we all nodded.

We began walking up the steps to the Gym but our movements were halted by a deafening screech. I froze, my gaze snapping up to the sky. Another loud screech followed the first and suddenly dark and ominous clouds started forming overhead, a blustery wind whipping at my face.

Where had this come from? It was so sudden. And as another screech pierced the air I realized whatever creature had made that noise was making the storm as well.

My gaze snapped back to the ground as I saw a gigantic shadow begin to sweep over where we were standing. I squinted, trying to make out the shape and my eyes widened.

"Lugia?"

Do you like? She's awesome, both Sam and Mina. You must be wondering why Lugia is here. I'd love to tell you, but I don't like giving out any spoilers! All will be revealed in the next chapter! Please: review, review and review! ^-^