Mind Crystal
A Pokémon fanfic
Chapter 2: Enter – Z
"He got away…I'm sorry," I apologized, "I should have just knocked him out or something. Sorry."
"No need to apologize," Professor Elm said, "you tried your best, and you had a type disadvantage."
"Still, I shouldn't have battled him," I said, "not without help, that is."
"well…even though he stole it, I'm sure that Pokémon would prefer to travel with him," Gold said soothingly, "he just won a battle with that Totodile. It's probably grown attached to him."
"Cyndaquil, Cynda," Cyndaquil said.
*beep, beep, beep* "Translation mode, activated," Crystal's pokédex said, "Cyndaquil said: Totodile looked happy, for a kidnappee."
"What in the world? I said, "is it supposed to do that?
"Well, I did program the new pokédex with a translation mode," Professor Oak said, "I never knew it would self-activate, however."
"Hm, strange," I said, "well, it works, we know that much. I think I'll go home and tell my mom about the adventure I'm going to go on, so she doesn't worry too much."
60 min. later…
"Okay mom, I really have to go, bye!" I said, running out the door, "man, that woman could talk the ears off an elephant!"
"Cynda, Cyndaquil," Cyndaquil said.
"Translation: She obviously worries more when she's told, wouldn't you say?" the pokédex said.
"No kidding…the amount of underwear I pack is my personal business, you know."
"Cynda."
"Translation: Yeah."
15 min. later…
"Aaaah…Cherrygrove City. So refreshing a place to be in," I said, taking in the fresh air, "I wonder if there are any strong trainers here?"
"Course there are," said a girl who had been eavesdropping on me, "and I'm the strongest here! Let's battle!"
"Bring it!" I exclaimed, throwing my pokéball, "go, Cyndaquil!"
"Go, Beedrill!" the girl said, throwing her pokéball.
*pokéball SFX* "Cynda…QUIL!" "Beedrill!"
"Beedrill, huh?" I asked, taking out my pokédex.
"Beedrill, the Poison Bee Pokémon," the pokédex said, "it can take down any opponent with its powerful stingers. It sometimes attacks in swarms."
"Good thing this is a one-on-one battle then," I said, "Cyndaquil, do your best!"
"Let's get this party started!" the girl exclaimed, "Beedrill, Twineedle!"
"Cyndaquil, dodge and use Flamethrower!" I exclaimed.
"Beedrill, Agility, Swords Dance, and Poison Jab!" the girl commanded.
"Oh no!" I yelled.
Beedrill's right barb began to glow purple as it charged towards Cyndaquil at lightning-fast speed. WHAM! Cyndaquil was knocked out cold by the attack.
"Cyndaquil!" I exclaimed, running to her, "oh, Cyndaquil, we better get you to the Pokémon Center fast!"
10 min. later…
"Cyndaquil…" I sighed, waiting for Nurse Joy to come and tell me how Cyndaquil was doing.
"Translation," the pokédex began.
"Oh, shut it!"
"Yes'm!"
"Excuse me, but are you Crystal Mind?" a young boy asked me.
"Yeah, what do you want?" I answered.
"I just wanted to ask…do you have trouble Pokémon battling?" the boy asked, "'cause, if you do, I can help you."
"Who are you?" I asked, "and how can you help me?"
"Who I am shall remain mystery, but I can give you a hint, my code…er, nickname is Z," the boy said, "as for helping you, I'll give you a clue…friendship."
Z, as he called himself, was a little on the short side for the age I guessed he was: 14. He was wearing black loafers, blue jeans, and a lavender shirt that said Haunted on the front. He had light brown hair and hazel-green eyes.
"Friendship?" I pondered, "what do you mean by that?"
"You have to become more in sync with your Pokémon," Z said, walking towards the door to the Pokémon Center, "meet me on Route 29 after you get your Pokémon back."
"Okay," I said, "see you there."
10 min. later…
"Okay, I'm here," I said, walking up to Z, "how do I get friendship with my Pokémon?"
"How do you think?" Z asked, "tell me what you think a Pokémon would absolutely love."
"Um…win in battles…?" I replied, hoping I was wrong.
"Correct!" Z exclaimed, not seeming to notice my groaning, "a Pokémon loves to battle. If it wins, that's an added bonus. Watch and learn. Sandshrew, come on out!"
*Pokéball SFX* "Sandshrew!"
"Aaaw, how cute," I said, taking out my Pokédex, "what does my Pokédex say about you, cutey?"
"Sandshrew, the Mouse Pokémon," the Pokédex said, "Disliking water, it lives in deep burrows in arid areas. It can roll itself instantly into a ball."
"So I'm gonna battle you, huh?" I asked, readying Cyndaquil's Pokéball.
"That's a very incorrect assumption," Z replied, "I'm going to teach you. As I said, watch and learn. Sandshrew, Headbutt that tree!"
"Shrew!" Sandshrew said, running straight at the tree Z had pointed at.
"What's that going to accomplish?" I asked, seeing no point in battling a tree.
"I repeat myself once more," Z said, slightly annoyed, "WATCH and learn."
"Sandshrew!" Sandshrew exclaimed, hitting the tree dead on which caused it to shake violently. I didn't see Z's point until an Exeggcute fell out of the tree.
"Now I get it!" I exclaimed, taking out my Pokédex, "shaking the tree causes the Pokémon to fall out!"
"Exeggcute, the Egg Pokémon," the Pokédex said, "their shells are very durable. Even if they crack, they can survive without spilling their contents."
"Don't tell me," I said, "you're going to battle it, aren't you?"
"FINALLY, you assume correctly," Z replied, "Sandshrew, Aerial Ace!"
"Shrew!" Sandshrew exclaimed, charging towards Exeggcute with claws at the ready.
"Exeggcute!" the Exeggcute screamed, hopping away as fast as they could.
AUTHOR INTERRUPTION
All Flying-type fans should know that Exeggcute is screwed. Aerial Ace is an attack that cannot miss, and is super effective against Exeggcute.
INTERRUPTION COMPLETE
"Shrew!" Sandshrew exclaimed, slashing Exeggcute with its claws.
"Pokéball, go!" Z yelled, throwing a Pokéball at the Exeggcute, "Exeggcute is mine."
"Hey, why didn't you let me catch it? I'm the rookie trainer!" I exclaimed.
"I'm a rookie, too," Z said, "and my Sandshrew fought, am I correct?"
"Yes," I said, "he did."
"Now then, as your teacher, I must give you training," Z said (at this point my groans were being heard in Cherrygrove), "battle or catch about…500 POKEMON!"
"WHAAAAT!"
"Just kidding."
"Phew…"
"Fifty."
"Aaaaw…come on."
"Seduction won't work."
"Seduction?"
"Never mind."
30 minutes later…
"Oh…this is pointless," I said, "we haven't fought a single Pokémon!"
*rustle, rustle*
"What was that?" I asked no one in particular.
*rustle, rustle* "Sen! Sentret!"
"Oh, how cute!" I exclaimed, taking out my Pokédex.
"Sentret, the Scout Pokémon," the Pokédex said, It stands on its tail so it can see a long way. If it spots an enemy, it cries loudly to warnits kind."
"Well then, let's get this Sentret and have only forty-nine battles to go!" I exclaimed, "Cyndaquil, time to bond!"
*Pokéball SFX* "Cynda…QUIL!"
"Tret?" the Sentret said cautiously, "Sentret! SENTRET!"
"Agh!" I said, "what is that?"
"Sentret's Hyper Voice attack," the Pokédex replied, "used to call its kind."
"Uh-oh."
CHAPTER 2 END
Chapter was starting to get long, so I ended it early. Plus, kind of cool, leaving you hanging like that. I already put the disclaimer, I'm not doing it again. Next Chapter is obvious. Now, get out of here, I'm tryin' to sleep!
Chapter 3: Sentret rampage!
