Future reference:
"This" = human speak.
"This" =human thought
-This- = pokemon speak.
-This- = pokemon thought.
The next day after school, Deserax ran straight to his house. He opened the door and dropped his stuff as he came in.
"Mom, can I go see the Riolu?" Deserax shouted. Sasha poked her head from the kitchen door way.
"Dear, we were going to see the Riolu together when you father comes home."
"I know, but I can't wait! I need to see if he got better, or woke up." Deserax then did his best imitation of a puppy dog face. Sasha saw Deserax and tried to hold back a few giggles at the face Deserax made.
"Ok ok, just stop with the face." Sasha giggled a little bit. "Be home in time for dinner though. It's at 6:00 ok?" Deserax immediately did an about face and waved good bye as he ran out the door. Once again, he found himself running to the Pokemon Center at full speed. After a few minutes of running, Deserax made it to the Pokemon Center. He rushed in the door and went straight to Nurse Joy.
"Nurse Joy, How's the Riolu? Will it be ok?" Nurse Joy looked down with a smile.
"Oh, hello again. Yes the Riolu will be fine. It actually looks to be doing better then yesterday. He still hasn't woke up yet though." Deserax looked in the back, then back at Nurse Joy.
"Wait, so it's a boy?"
"Yes it is. If you be quiet enough, maybe I can let you see him." Nurse Joy then put a playful thinking expression on her face.
"Really? O than-" Deserax cupped his hands over his mouth. He needed to be quiet if he wanted to go back there. Deserax gave Nurse Joy a nod, and she led him to the back. In the back, Deserax saw a few doors and hallways. They went down one hallway and came to a door. The nurse opened it and Deserax got his first look at the Riolu since he found him. Deserax quietly went over to the Riolu and looked it over. The Riolu had bandages on all the cuts, and something supporting his arm. Probably to fix it.
Kodiak was lying perfectly still, taking deep breaths. Deserax was talking to Nurse Joy, asking questions about Riolu in genral. While Deserax was talking, the Riolu on the bed cracked open his eyes.
-Wha- what happened?- The Riolu tried to move his right arm, but regretted it instantly as he felt a sharp pain radiate through his body.
-Ri!- Yelped the pokemon. That got the attention of both Nurse Joy, and Deserax.
"He's awake!" Deserax then went over to the Riolu. The Riolu tried to jump up in defense, but felt more pain.
"Hey, it's ok, I won't hurt you." Deserax then stretched his hand out, facing his palm toward himself and slowly went near the Riolu like that. The Riolu looked at the hand and cautiously leaned forward to sniff it. When he did, he was hit with a smell of kindness. Kindness and hope. The Riolu wagged his tail lightly.
-Such a nice smell. Haven't smelled a human like that in... well, a long time!-
Deserax noticed the behavior change in Riolu and went to pet it on the head. The Riolu happily took the pet. It actually felt good on him.
"See, I won't hurt you at all." Deserax then scratched behind his ears. Meanwhile, Nurse Joy smiled at the scene of the two.
"That boy really cares for that Riolu. Of course, if I were to find a near dead pokemon, I would have the same kind feelings. You know what?" Nurse Joy tapped on Deserax's shoulder.
"Yes Nurse joy?" Deserax stopped petting the Riolu and looked at Nurse Joy.
"I''ll tell you what. I would like to make a deal with you." Deserax looked with a confused expression.
"What kind of deal?"
"Well, first off, if no one else claims the Riolu, then I will let him go home with , you have to take really good care of the Riolu."
"Really? You mean it!" Deserax was about to jump for joy.
"Yes, but the claiming time will be for 1 week. If no one claims him after one week, he will be yours. Even after that though, it would be recommended for him to stay in the Center for at least 3 more weeks.
"You mean a month?" Deserax sighed. He then looked over at the Riolu.
"I would like to, but I need to see if it's ok with Riolu." Nurse Joy nodded.
"Go ahead and talk with him then." Deserax then turned to face Riolu again.
"Well, what do you want to do?" The Riolu thought for a moment. He contemplated both options carefully.
-Well, either I go with the boy, and have him take care of me, or go into the wild and be caught by a less kind trainer. Hmmmm tough choice... yeah right!-
-Riolu!- The Riolu pointed at Deserax.
"So you choose me?" The Riolu nodded his head.
Deserax then jumped onto the bed and hugged the Riolu, minding his injuries.
"Oh thank you thank you thank you! I promise I'll take good care of you. I'll start by giving you a name. How bout fang?" The Riolu shook his head no. "Claw?" Again, no said the Riolu. "How bout Kodiak?" Riolu perked up at that name and nodded. "Kodiak? You like that one? Ok, Kodiak it is!" The Riolu tried to jump up for joy, but was hit with the pain of his injuries.
"Careful Kodiak, you still need to rest here." Nurse Joy then walked over to Deserax. "Dear, I think Kodiak has had enough excitement for one day. Now remember, you still need to wait a week to see if he has been claimed. Ok?" Deserax got of the bed and looked up at Nurse Joy.
"Yes ma'am." He then faced Kodiak again. "Sorry buddy, but I need to go home. I promise I'll come visit you every day!" Deserax then headed out to the lobby, and to his house.
A week had passed and no one claimed the Riolu. The day after the Claiming week was over, Deserax got his parents to come along and sign all the papers and everything stating that Kodiak was officially Deserax's. Three more weeks passed and Deserax got the go ahead to take Kodiak home. Lets meet them at the pokemon center.
"Ok, Kodiak is all set to go. You can take him home with you today!" Nurse Joy then handed Deserax a few containers of pokemon food, and a pokeball. Deserax took the food and put them in his back pack, then grabbed the pokeball.
"Thanks Nurse Joy." Deserax then faced Kodiak with pokeball in hand. Upon seeing the ball, Kodiak took a defensive position. "Oh, I see. Not a huge fan of pokeballs? Well, if it's ok with you, I need to make sure to capture you. Then I will never put you in a pokeball again. Is that ok?" Kodiak looked at the ball, then at Deserax a few times, before slowly nodding his head.
"Thanks buddy. I promise I will let you out as soon as your caught. Ok?" Kodiak nodded once more and waited to get tapped in the head with the pokeball. Deserax then tapped Kodiak on the head, and watched Kodiak go from a Riolu, to a red beam, to nothing. The pokeball began to shake. Once, twice, thrice, DING. As soon as the ball dinged, Deserax immediately let Kodiak back out, just as he promised.
"There. Told ya I would let you out quickly." Kodiak smiled and jumped into Deserax's arm.
"I can see you two will be very good friends. Now you both take care ok?" Nurse Joy said with a heart full grin.
"Thank you Nurse Joy! Kodiak and I will be going home now. Thanks for all your help!" Deserax then went through the doors and ran to his house. Once there, Deserax introduced Kodiak to everyone again, and showed him the lay of the house. For the rest of the day, Deserax and Kodiak were outside playing with each other enjoying games like tag and hide and seek. Eventually, the duo had to go to bed. Deserax got his Pj's on, and Kodiak was making a spot on the floor.
"Hey Kodiak." Kodiak perked up his head at his name. "You don't need to sleep on the floor. You can sleep next to me if you want." Kodiak jumped into the bed and snuggled right up to Deserax. Deserax himself made it into a cozy position and started to drift to sleep.
"Good night Kodiak." Deserax mumbled before he let sleep take him over.
-Ri- Kodiak said quietly. -You know, I really feel like this is my home. Deserax is totally different from my last trainer. He cares. I'm glad he found me. I'm... so... happy..." Those were Kodiak's last thoughts before he finally fell asleep.
So, how did I do? Is this enough past for a little bit? Don't worry, a little more past is still on the way. Thank you for reading this, and please leave a review!