Hi, again. My 3rd chapter, where our beloved trainers pass through Viridian City and forest.
Carrying the basket, Luchia frantically ran back to the ground. She was terrified that maybe the Riolu injured or he was very mean, especially after she read up about his moves. She shivered, uncertain on what she should do beside get the Riolu to her friends and then to Viridian City. She eventually came across Ash and Misty, who were chatting like normal 12 year olds would. ''G-guys!'' She panted, getting to them and pulling the little Riolu out of the basket. She collapsed to the floor, as she whispered softly. ''This Riolu...was left alone...I think he m-may need help...''
Ash was utterly shocked as she took the young Riolu from her sister, as Misty went to help Luchia up. She gently whispered into Luchia's ear. ''Misty, when we sorted this. I think you should catch Riolu. It might help you get over your fears.'' Luchia's face instantly took a fearful show, as she shivered, thinking about the attacks that her pokedex had stated. ''It's okay, I'm getting the feeling that you scanned the Pokemon with your pokedex and found that it's attacks were scary.''
''...I never wanted a fighting-type Pokemon...'' Luchia admitted, trying to calm herself down. Misty simply nodded. Luchia stood herself up, and walked over to her sister as they began to walk towards the end of route and to the entrance of Viridian City. She whispered to her sister, looking down. ''I made a telepathic link with Riolu, he's scared and wants me to be his mommy since he hatched from his egg without a mom.'' She looked down at her starter Pokemon, before sending the young and tired Eevee into her poke ball.
''I see.'' nodded Ash, looking at her Pikachu. ''Are you thinking of capturing Riolu. I mean, you can't just leave it alone. Sis, you know that you don't do a good job at hiding your true fears, but I believe with Eevee and Riolu. You will be able to get over that...'' She closed her eyes briefly, not wanting to see her sister's worried face. She then began to speak again. ''But, lets wait until we know that Riolu is okay.''
Luchia nodded, slowly. Looking at the Riolu in her sister's arms. He looked terrified and she managed to gently formed a telepathic link. 'Mommy, what's going on. Who are these people?'
Luchia frowned, unsure of what she could do. ''There my sister and our new friend, Misty.'' She simply answered, managing to pull off a small smile. She didn't care if Riolu called her 'mommy' all of a sudden. Ashlyn smiled at her sister, passing the Riolu into her sister's arms. ''Wha...''
''Your smiling, sis. I would suggest catching Riolu, it'd make this easier for us and for Nurse Joy when we get into the city.''
Luchia frowned once more. She looked down at Riolu, wanting to know what the Emanation Pokemon wanted before she did anything. ''Riolu, do you want me to capture you. It'd your choice...I'll handle it, I promise.'' She was shivering, but knew that she couldn't let her own fears conquer her desires. She wanted to be a trainer, she did. She felt a pair of hands on her shoulder. She looked up to see Misty and Ash smiling at her. She nodded and watched to see Riolu's reaction, and when she got a nod. With a small shiver, she pulled out a poke ball from her bag and put it in front of Riolu for him to touch. Once the touch was made, Riolu dispersed into red light and was absorbed by the poke ball, which dropped out of Luchia's hand.
It shook...1...2...3...before it went ding. The catch had been successful, which relieved a few of Luchia's many fears. She picked up the poke ball and put into her bag with Eevee's poke ball. She then began to run with her sister and Misty to the city, so she could get her Pokemon checked on. They got inside the gates of the city, which made them all smile. Misty, who knew her way around the best, lead them to the Pokemon Center. They walked up to the front desk. Luchia quickly got out her two poke balls, having decided to let Eevee get a check-up as well since it was so young. ''Nurse Joy, can you take a look at my Pokemon...I think that my Riolu might have a injury.''
Nurse Joy nodded. She took the poke balls then looked at Misty and Ash. ''Do you two have Pokemon that need checking as well?''
''I have Goldeen, Staryu and Starmie and they got quite hurt when a Gyarados attacked me...'' said Misty, with a short nod as she handed over her 3 poke balls.
Ash, on the other hand, was having a problem. ''Pikachu, whilst Nurse Joy checks on you, can you please return to your poke ball.'' It took a little persuasion, but eventually the yellow mouse got into the poke ball, causing Ash to sigh with relief. She then gave the poke ball to Nurse Joy. ''Sorry about this, Pikachu doesn't like his ball much. He might also put up a bit of a fight, just as a head's up.''
Nurse Joy nodded. ''Okay, thanks for the head's up. Now, you lot should just sit down and wait for a little bit. I'll be done as soon as possible.''
The group nodded, and went to sit at a nearby table. Luchia looked down, worried about her newest Pokemon. She was also trying to hold back so many conflicting emotions; she wanted to help Riolu and be it's trainer, but she also was terrified of what it could do. 'Why...do I have to be scared of Pokemon...' She thought, thinking back to the incident in her childhood, the own scene scaring her again. Mentally shaking her head, she made her mind up. 'No! I can't do this, Riolu and Eevee are only babies, I have to be there for them. As their mother...'
Misty, who was sat next to the ginger-haired girl, could easily see the turmoil she was going through. She gently placed a hand of support on her shoulder. ''It'd be alright, Luchia. Riolu will be fine and I'm sure he's grateful for what you've done. Lets just relax, no thinking about the Pokemon. Alright?''
Luchia simply gave a small nod, as she glanced at her sister, who grinned. ''Misty's right, Lucie. You need to relax. How about I go and get some milkshakes for the 3 of us. I know what you and I want, Misty?'' She glanced at the red-headed girl.
''Strawberry for me, please, Ash. I'll stay here with Luchia and keep her as relaxed as possible. Count on that.'' She gave a little thumbs up that caused the black-haired trainer to giggle. ''What? Oh, it doesn't matter. Just get those milkshakes.''
With Ash gone, Misty turned to Luchia. ''Now, Luchia. What is it that you like to do?''
''Oh, um. I like to explore, always have. Back when I was younger, before that..., I would always go out with my cousin's Chikorita when he lent it to me. We would always explore the nearby forests. Seeing all sorts of Pokemon.'' She looked down, causing Misty to hug her gently. ''When it was time to choose my starter, I decided that I would, but only to travel around with Ashlyn. And I have to admit, it did alter slightly when I met Eevee. She was so young and sweet, particularly calling me 'mommy'. I guess, I do like some Pokemon...just not scary ones.''
''There you go, you understand.'' said Misty, with a smile. She continued to hug Luchia gently. ''Now, about this idea of calling you 'mommy'. How did you exactly know that when humans can only tell what their Pokemon are telling them through gestures.'' She could feel Luchia freeze at the question, before sighing.
''I guess...it's always been a secret between me, Ashlyn, mommy and daddy. Y'see, me and Ash are what's known as Aura Guardians. We have aura inside of us and can use it to talk to Pokemon...'' She was speaking very lowly to keep others from hearing, as Misty nodded in slight understanding. ''Ash has more aura then I do, and can use it for a couple more things then I can. Like, his ability to understand Pokemon far exceeds me, which is only a limited thing. I have to set up telepathic links and when I get emotional, they just break without warning.'' Closing her eyes and taking a deep breathe. ''However, there is one thing that I can do that Ash can't. But I cannot show you here...'' She was now gripping hold of her necklace, as she sat comfortably in Misty's comforting hug.
''It's okay, I understand. You can show me when we're in a less-crowded area.''
Luchia blushed a little, and smiled. She then moved out of Misty's embrace when she saw Ash coming over. She looked at her sister, with a small smile, as she took her vanilla milkshake. ''Thanks, Ash.'' She then noticed something in Ash's hand. Inspecting it better, she noticed it was a poke ball. ''Ash, did you get called for Pikachu already?''
''Yep.'' Her tomboyish twin replied. ''Turns out, Pikachu didn't have many injuries from that battle with Gyarados since it did all the attacking. Only a small scrape seemed to be up. Oh well, better let him out before I get shocked.'' She set out the yellow mouse, who didn't look happy. ''Sorry about that, buddy. Will this make you happy?'' She gave the Pikachu a bottle of ketchup, which caused the Mouse Pokemon's eyes to gleam.
''Ketchup?'' asked Misty, with curious eyes, as she watched the Pikachu lick the ketchup.
''Yep.'' said Ash, with a grin. ''Shortly before we left Pallet Town. Our mom was cooking sausage and chips. She put a bit of ketchup on, but spilt a little on the table. The little yellow creature decided to lick at it and has been addicted ever since.''
This caused a giggle to come from Misty's mouth, as Luchia smiled at the memory. ''Yeah, that was amusing. All I've noticed with my Eevee is that she likes a little chocolate to be sprinkled into her milk.''
Suddenly. ''Will Misty and Luchia come to the reception to collect their Pokemon.''
''That'd be us.'' said Misty, with a smirk. ''We'll be back in a few minutes, Ash.'' Once the tomboy nodded, she and Luchia walked to the front desk, where Nurse Joy was waiting for them patiently. She handed back their poke balls with a smile.
''Luchia. Your Riolu is in good health, just having a couple of scapes. But it was awfully thin. You are gonna have to step up on looking after it, young lady.''
Luchia nodded. Nurse Joy was certain that things were okay now and left the girls alone. With that done, Luchia called her Riolu out. ''Hi, Riolu...you okay now.'' It was hard for her to speak to the Pokemon. ''I hope your happy with going on a journey with me and Eevee.'' She shakingly went down and petted him on his head, causing the bipedal canine-like Pokemon to cry out ''Rii!'' happily. This caused Luchia to relax a lot, and happily smile when she noticed Misty winking at her. ''Thanks for all your support, Misty. I've managed to get another Pokemon, thanks to your kind words.''
''Think nothing of it. Always here to help. Plus, I'm sure your sister would do the same anyday.''
Ash ran over to them, with her Pikachu on her shoulder. ''Guys, lets start heading towards Pewter City so I can take on the gym.'' She got a couple of rolled eyes, but eventually an 'okay' from both of the girls.
They began to leave the city, onto route 2. It was a long walk from Viridian City to Pewter City, but it was good for Ash, who wanted to get a Pidgey before getting into Viridian Forest. Suddenly, a loud screech went through route. The group jumped, until they saw the Pidgeotto that was before them. Ash gasped, knowing her chance had come. ''Pikachu. Charge Beam at Pidgeotto!''
Pikachu did as told, landing straight into Pidgeotto, the electric move being very effective on the flying type Pokemon. The bird, however, didn't give up and screeched at the Pikachu before using Twister. However, Pikachu managed to dodge. Ash gritted her teeth. ''Pikachu, Thunderbolt. Then if it's still awake, Thunder Shock.'' Pikachu nodded, before doing the attacks.
The Pidgeotto fainted, giving Ash the chance to throw a poke ball. Once hit, the Pidgeotto was absorped by the ball and after a couple of shakes was captured. She smiled at her new capture. ''Yes, I caught a Pidgeotto!''
The other girls giggled at their friend's, or sister's, antics before smiling at one another. ''Well, Ash. You now have 2 Pokemon. What are you planning on doing?'' Misty asked. ''Besides facing the Pewter City Gym.''
''Well, I want to catch another Pokemon in the forest. Not sure what yet. However, I want to teach Pikachu Iron Tail and Pidgeotto Steel Wing to take on the gym, seeing as electric moves will be useless against the part-ground type Pokemon.''
Misty nodded in understanding. ''Well, how about we set up camp outside of the forest for tonight? You can train Pikachu and Pidgeotto those moves before we even enter and so they have chance to master those moves before you face the Pewter City Gym Leader, Brock.''
Ash nodded in agreement. ''Let's do that.'' With that stated, the group went on their way of setting up camp so they could pratice through the night. A little while later, Luchia tapped her sister's arm. ''Hmm, what it is, Lucie?''
''Ash. If you require it, I can give you Riolu temporary for you gym battle. Fighting-types are strong against Rock-types.''
''I'll think about it. Okay.''
''Thanks.''
With that, their day was settle on simply training Pokemon for the future gym battle between Ash and Brock. Luchia simply watched her sister, with a small smile. Riolu and Eevee were out of their balls and near their trainer, as they too smiled. ''One day, I hope to be like Ash. She's strong and so energetic.'' She got a happy smile from her Pokemon, knowing that she was now happier then she was. ''I won't make you two battle a gym if you don't want to, but maybe. One day.''
Only now am I realizing the yuri context between Luchia and Misty :/. If you viewers want to see a bit of a love triangle between Luchia, Misty and Sabrina then please comment it and I'll figure out a way of including it. Oh and I have no idea how to include Team Rocket, :(.
Pokemon:
Ash
Pikachu
Pidgeotto.
Luchia
Eevee
Riolu
Misty
Staryu
Starmie
Goldeen
