Chapter 3
Hey guys it is me, Observer…man I really need to change that username. Sorry if it took me a while. Got Fallout 3 and I have to say, as fun as Skyrim is, it's great to be back in the Capital Wasteland. But enough talk, lets get to this. And now I'm going to rip off from Assist Me.
Last time on Black Juniper: Legal Trainer
Evil men wanted to get Z the Zorua (not related to any Sonic Characters)
Black talked the men out of it like a lawyer.
Juniper told her adoptive son you can add sugar to coffee.
More strange men came to rescue Z!
Hot coffee was spewed out!
And now, the start of Black Juniper's journey.
This is how my journey started. I was defending the Zorua who I will know otherwise as Z. I wasn't going to do something crazy…until that day.
April 19 10:39 a.m.
Nuvema Town
Juniper Laboratories
"Oh my, this isn't good." says one of the men "How long it was that Team Plasma visited you two?"
"They were here yesterday. They gave up when Black became a legal trainer and got Z." explained Juniper.
The three men hustle together and said "Very well, all we need to do is edit your son's Trainer Card before it gets send."
"Um, actually, I think it should be here today." said Black awkwardly "Those guys tend to work quick."
"Well did you use a different alias?" asked one of the three men.
"…No."
"This is bad. Team Plasma would be sure to come back."
"What? But didn't you say they wouldn't take Z legally?" asked Juniper.
"True, but that doesn't mean they are above criminal activities…like murder…"
"M-Murder?" exclaimed Black. He slams the table with both of his hands and asks "Isn't there something we can do about this?"
"Black, please calm down. I know it's very stressful situation, but you got to keep your cool." said Juniper.
"…Sorry about that mom." apologized Black "So any ideas?"
The three men are silent. They take 3 minutes to open their mouth, 2 minutes leaving their mouths open, and one minute to realize that they don't have a proper answer. "I suppose we could put you in Protection Program." said one of the business men.
"Won't work. If Team Plasma can figure out where we will be hiding, than it's pretty much over." said Juniper "However I do know one viable solution."
"Really mom?" asked Black incredulously "And what is that?"
Juniper turns to her adoptive son and says, "You're probably not going to like this one bit though."
"Oh come on mom, it can't be that bad." said Black calmly.
Juniper looks at her son and waits for a bit. She finally speaks of her plan after what seems like an eternity. "You will have to travel Unova as a trainer."
The room becomes silent after what Juniper just said. The people inside didn't grasp what Juniper just said.
"Oh, that's it?" asked Black "Well that doesn't sound so-WAIT! WHAT?"
"Think about it Black: If you were to stay on the move than Team Plasma will have a harder time tracking Z down." reasoned Juniper.
"Mom, are you crazy?" asked Black while sweating bullets.
"I personally like the idea." said one of the three business men.
"It is the most logical course of action." agreed another.
"…Huh?" was all Black could say at this situation "Hey don't I get a say in this?"
"Why not? I mean, most kids are normally excited for the start of their journey." said one of the businessmen.
"That's…the problem. I'm not 'most kids'. In fact, my background as a trainer is pretty horrendous." said Black meekly.
"It's true." said Juniper "For the longest time, Black thought that Ghost-types are weak against Psychic-type attacks."
"That…is unfortunate. But he's truly the only viable choice left."
"Well we should let Black decide." said Juniper.
"…Eh? Are you sure?" asked Black.
"Well, I'm not going to force you into doing something that you may or may not regret." said Juniper.
Black ponders for a moment. Essentially he has two options: become a trainer in order to help keep Z safe or let someone else take care of Z for them. The latter sounds quite tempting…but Black's mind sometimes works out one of the worst possible scenarios.
In his mind, if he were to choose the latter, it would have been a couple of days after giving Z to another trainer. He spies the headlines for the newspaper that day. It read:
Beginner trainer died before the journey started.
He wonders if he did the right thing. Would he ever know?
"Sure I'll do it." said Black after some thought.
Juniper is surprise by her son's decision, but nods. "Okay, but we'll need to buy you some supplies…and maybe some traveling clothes…and maybe a "How to Survive in the Wilds for Dummies" book…"
"M-Mom! I'm not that hopeless outdoors!" said Black.
April 20 11:09 a.m.
Nuvema Town
On that day, the three business men tell the higher ups the situation. Meanwhile mom and I head to the market for supplies. During that time, we bumped into Mrs. Hilde. She and mom started to have a conversation, and when mom told her I was going on a journey Mrs. Hilde blinked a couple of times. Strangely, she wished me good luck.
The total cost winded up to be 10265 pd.
April 21 8:53 a.m.
Nuvema Town
Black gets dress for the biggest day of his life…and he is not prepared. Granted, he and Juniper brought a lot of supplies, but Black isn't the most knowledgeable about training. He even took a crash course last night.
Juniper couldn't buy proper traveling clothes since they would either be too big for Black, or they would be sold out. Juniper looked through the attic to pull out her dad's old traveling clothes.
"Hand me downs, huh? Not complaining." thought Black. His pants are frayed and dirty from the long travels of Unova from his grandfather. Sew patches are evident, even if you didn't have an eye for observation like Black. The jacket is earth brown and, like the pants, had been patched multiple times. Said patches were several shades of brown. It's hood is still in good shape though, which is good for rainy days. Black puts on a gray beanie hat, suggested by Juniper, since it would be harder to identify him.
In all, Black looks like a hobo. Whether it's good or bad for him, he does not know yet.
Black heads downstairs with Juniper is waiting for him as she smiles solemnly. She hands Black a wrist device to him. It has a miniature monitor strapped on to it, some numbers, and is color red.
"It's an X-Transceiver. It's a way for trainers to keep in touch with each other." explained Juniper "That way; you can call me anytime whenever you want, and vice-versa."
"Um…how on earth did you got it mom?"
"Oh, Angel loaned me her old one." said Juniper, referring to Angela Hilde.
"Well that's great…oh hey Z." Black sees the Zorua walking to by his side with a glare which frightens Black "Well, er, let's start our journey…I guess?" Black pulls out Z's pokeball and tries to return it. Z dodges smoothly from the beam. Black's mind doesn't register it immediately as he tries again for a couple of more times only to fail each time.
"Um, mom…Z doesn't want to get inside it's pokeball." whispered Black to Juniper.
Juniper thinks about it for a moment until she makes a suggestion. "Why not let it walk with you?"
Black looks skeptical about this plan. "Are you sure that will work? Doesn't sound like much of a plan."
"Trust me; it should work." whispered Juniper "Professor Ciel Elm from Johto-Kanto Region made a thesis on how a Pokémon's trust towards people increases significantly when walking with said people."
"…Guess I'll have to trust your judgment on this." said Black "Because I literally have no clue how to handle a Pokémon like Z."
Z glares at the duo, but goes along with the plan as he is a few steps away behind Black.
"Mom…what am I'm suppose to do?" asked Black.
"I honestly have no idea." said Juniper "But you can always count on one thing."
"Huh? What is it?" asked Black as he is abruptly being hug by his mother.
"That I will always love you…and I will be supporting you 100%." She said while trying her hardest not to cry.
Black's face is vacant at first, but hugs his mom back. "I'll keep in touch with you, mom."
"Okay…Black." said Juniper "I want to let you know one thing: I am so happy that I am your mother."
Black flusters a bit as he says, "Geez mom, you make it sound like one of us is dying…"
Juniper lets go of Black and says "Sorry…was watching too many dramas lately…" she rubs her eyes and says "Now come on! The day isn't getting any younger. That and I think Z went on without you."
"Huh?" Black looks out to see Z already on its way to Route 1. "Ngh…I'll call you when I reach to the next town mom!" Black runs off to catch up with Z.
Juniper looks out to Route 1 and focuses on Black and Z until they disappear into dots.
She sighs as she looks at the lab with the same old mess. She scratches her head as to how is she is going to do all this.
"Maybe I should make an application for my aide…" mumbled Juniper as she goes to her old home computer.
The model of this computer is considered to be a fossil compare to the one of today. The desk is litter with all sorts of research notes, coffee stains, notes for many events, and so forth. Juniper is about to make a help wanted paper for an aide when something catches her eye.
A picture.
Juniper takes out the picture to examine it. The picture has three people in it, all dated to be 7 or 8 years ago.
On the left is Avril Juniper herself, without a lab coat and instead wearing a violet vest and white sweater. At that time, she was still wearing glasses until she made the switch to contact lenses.
In the middle is a small child probably between ages 5 or 6. He is wearing a brown jacket and his hands are in his pockets, as though he was trying to keep warm. Ash soot covered his cheeks and looks extremely shy. Juniper, while not immediately, recognizes him as Black.
The person on the farthest right is a woman, probably in her twenties. Her figure is that of an hourglass, has long vivid red hair going to her shoulder, and is a little bit shorter than Juniper. Her clothes are traditional business suit which is normal by itself. However, the main color of her suit speaks volume. It is bright orange. From the pants to the suit, the main color is orange. Except for one area.
On the collar in which there is a round copper badge pinned to it.
Sorry it took so long guys. Major flashdrive failure. Also sorry I kept stalling out the adventure. It's just like what happened to my Persona fic. Hope you don't mind. And I didn't break my usual 2000+ words. Hope you guys forgive me.
