An Unexpected Heroine
A Pokemon Fanfiction
Chapter 2: Rescues and Tears
Ash's blood ran cold. The little girl who meant so much to him, the little girl who he would tuck into bed at night, the little girl who cheered for him, the little girl who encouraged him to never give up, the little girl that he cared for so much now lay limp and still barely ten feet away from him, covered with burns. The looks on Espeon's, Jolteon's and Dedenne's faces changed from surprise to horror at what they had done. Letting out cries of anguish, they ran towards the little figure on the ground, crying and licking her face in an attempt to wake Bonnie up. She didn't move.
The horror that had chilled Ash's blood turned into white-hot fury. They hurt her. They dared. They were going to pay for this. Bonnie's Pokemon had the same idea. Their faces were contorted into looks of such fury that they made Ash nervous. Team Rocket sensed it too. They had already started backing away. "Not happening," Ash growled as he took a step forward. Serena got up next to him. His anger was reflected on her face. She looked like she wanted to rip Team Rocket apart limb from limb. Pikachu felt the same way. With one single, long scream it released such a powerful blast of electricity that even Team Rockets cage, designed to hold in electricity, shattered into a million crystals of glass. Pikachu then ran in front of his trainer, and just by the look on its face Ash could tell that it wanted to fight. To his surprise, Bonnie's Pokemon joined to duo. Serena, reading the look on Ash's face, spoke. "They want to avenge their trainer," she said. "You wanna do that?" he asked the three Pokemon facing him. They all snarled a "yes" in unison.
Jessie sneered. "Like you little twerps with your twerp Pokemon can stop us," she said. "We may have lost, but we will still procure Pikachu!" James added. "Dat's right," Meowth added, unsheathing his claws. Ash and Serena stood perfectly still. Then, both of them raised their hands above their heads and yelled "EVERYBODY GO!" All of the Pokemon released powerful attacks, determined to avenge the limp figure huddled on the ground. Team Rocket didn't even have time to think before the explosion sent them flying. They disappeared over the horizon with a despairing "We're blasting off again!"
As soon as Team Rocket flew out of sight, everybody ran for Bonnie. Ash stopped dead when they came in front of her. Horror chilled his veins. She was lying on her side, her back to Pikachu's cage, the latter broken. One hand was stretched out, as if she had been trying to warn her Pokemon before getting hit. Pain was written all over her face. His heart racing, he picked up her wrist and checked for a pulse. "Please, Arceus, please," he thought to himself. Suddenly, he felt it. Her pulse throbbed against his finger. She was alive. He heaved a sigh of relief. "She's alive," he told the little group. Serena gritted her teeth. Kneeling next to Bonnie, she grabbed her by her shoulder, and shook Bonnie hard while yelling for her to wake up. Finally she let go. Bonnie let out a low moan and opened her eyes. Everyone immediately exhaled the breath that they had been holding. She gave her surroundings an observant look, turned around, took one look at the sad faces of her partners, who were sitting a few feet away from her, looking scared. "It's not your fault. You were just doing your best," she said while spreading her arms for a hug. All three rushed in, pressing their faces against their trainer, grinning. Bonnie pulled away and was immediately engulfed by two pairs of arms and one very happy Pikachu. Bonnie sniffed. Ash and Serena pulled back, surprised. Bonnie looked up at them. Her blue eyes filled with tears. Letting out a wail, she hurled herself at the couple, who hugged her. "It hurt," she wailed. "I bet it did," Ash said. Serena nodded comfortingly. Bonnie stayed in their arms and cried. Finally, she pulled back. "Sorry," she said, sheepishly. "What're you talking about?" Ash asked. "You have every right to cry," Serena added. "How about we go-," GRRRR. That sound came from two trainers' rather offended stomachs. The owners rubbed their tummies and looked embarrassed before bursting into laughter, along with an equally hungry Kalos Queen, whose stomach had a sense of dignity. "Lunch it is, then! Let's go back to the Pokemon Centre and I'll make us something," Serena said. All humans and Pokemon got up and began to walk towards the Centre when Bonnie, looking rather embarrassed, tugged at Ash's shirt sleeve. "Anything you need?" Ash asked, smiling down at the young trainer. "Yeah," Bonnie mumbled, looking rather embarrassed. "Two things. Firstly, can I have a battle with you? Since you're the winner of the Pokemon League and everything," she asked. Ash grinned. He had returned to Kalos last year and had won the league. "Sure you can! I was gonna challenge you anyway. After how you gave Team Rocket such a beatdown? I just have to battle you!" he replied, grinning. "What's the second thing?" he asked. "Well.. can I get a piggyback ride?" she asked, blushing furiously. Ash smiled. "Of course you can!" he said. Before Bonnie could change her mind, she was being piggybacked to the Pokemon Centre. She smiled. With Ash's warmth seeping through her shirt, and everyone's friendly chatter lulling her, Bonnie drifted off to sleep.
Author's Note: Nothing makes me happier than adding a stomach joke to these fanfictions. Yes, Ash is the winner of the Kalos League, and Serena is the Kalos Queen. And I decided to add a few cute and cuddly moments with Bonnie. Sorry for the delay! My laptop packed up. Please review so that I can improve these awesome fanfictions for you guys. Hugs and kisses to the amazing people who favorited and left reviews, and to those who read this fic. See you soon with another story!
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