Chapter 3: A new team member
Ok, this chapter's probably going to suck, I promise Eevee's POV will rarely come up unless it's requested or something similar to this occurs later on. Sorry! L
Eevee's POV
Eevee ran through the forest, stopping at every bush that seemed like a possible berry bush. Her ears were pricked for danger, her nose scenting for the sweet tang of pecha berry. She shrunk in fear as she went deeper into the woods. The darkness… It reminded her of… something unpleasant that had happened in her previous life in Johto. Eevee's eyes narrowed, she shook off her fear. I've gotta do this- for Pidgey. Eevee decided, her tail flicking in determination.
Eevee jumped as the bushes behind her rustled, she quickly turned around, getting in a battle stance. "Hello?" A Pikachu asked, hopping out of the bushes, his gaze fixated on Eevee. Pikachu neared Eevee. "I haven't seen you around these parts… who are you?"
"I'm Eevee, and I'm kinda busy. Wait! Do you happen to know where any pecha berries are?" Eevee asked, relaxing at the Pikachu's friendliness.
Pikachu smiled and nodded, "Of course! Come with me." Pikachu cried, gesturing for Eevee to follow him. Eevee nodded, following the Pikachu. Eevee couldn't help but notice that the Pikachu's cheeks were a little rosy looking. Eevee narrowed her eyes in suspicion, but continued to follow him.
"So… where you uh.. uh from! Yes where are you from?" Pikachu staggered, his cheeks continuing to redden.
"Um… not here…" Eevee replied awkwardly, feeling a bit uncomfortable.
"Oh… I was born and raised here." Pikachu continued to speak, his voice a little shaky, as if her presence was throwing him off.
"Hey you ok? You seem a little… jittery." Eevee asked, raising an eyebrow at the Pikachu.
Pikachu nodded. "Oh me? Um yeah I-I'm great." He staggered, looking at the ground. "Um what are we looking for again?" He asked clumsily, his face looking a bit flushed.
Eevee growled in impatience. "Pecha berries! Look, if you're out of it today then I'll happily look for it by myself. I've been on my own before and I'm not afraid to go solo." Pikachu recoiled at her comment.
"N-no! Please let me help!" He pleaded, looking horrified at Eevee.
Eevee nervously took a step away. "Ok… kinda freaking me out." Eevee said awkwardly, eyeing him suspiciously.
Pikachu face palmed. "Look, I know where some are, honest! I'm sorry! You're just a little… uh… distracting…" Pikachu mumbled, not meeting Eevee's gaze.
Eevee stared wide-eyed at him. She didn't know what to say until a particular scent caught her nose. Her gaze lit up, Pikachu's awkward comment forgotten. "Pecha Berries!" She beamed, making a sharp right turn, tearing through the undergrowth, the Pikachu forgotten.
Her eyes twinkled with pride when she reached the bush, nipping the stems of two berries. "Whoa! Wait up! You run really fast!" Pikachu cried, finally catching up to Eevee.
Eevee picked up one berry in her jaws, and began to nose the other one along. "Here, let me help." Pikachu offered, picking up the stem of the other berry with his teeth, following Eevee. Eevee rolled her eyes, the Pikachu going from strange to annoying.
Pikachu began to speak through his teeth. "Why do you need these anyway?" He asked, struggling to keep pace with the determined Pokémon.
"Green, my trainer, needs these because my teammate, Pidgey, got poisoned and needs help." Eevee mumbled.
"W-what? A trainer? I thought-"
"Dude, there are like no wild shiny Pokémon anymore. Most are captive Pokémon now. But I'm fine with my new trainer. She's much nicer to me than the old one." Eevee shrugged, quickening her pace in an attempt to leave Pikachu behind.
Pikachu however, caught up rather quickly. "Where's your trainer then? Shouldn't she be out here with you?" He asked, clamping his teeth down on the stem, as the berry was beginning to slip.
Eevee gave a sigh of annoyance. "She's not here because we both fell in a nearby river after being chased by Beedrill and she's still weak from fighting the current and keeping mine and her own head above water." Eevee grumbled, about ready to slap this Pokémon.
Pikachu didn't take notice of Eevee's shortening temper. "Oh… that explains the wet fur!"
Eevee actually did slap him right in the face with her tail, sprinting away as he recoiled.
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Back to Green's POV
I gave a sigh of relief as I finally managed to open my pokegear with nothing more than a sharp stick. River water gushed out of it, a few sparks flew from the flooded machine. "Stupid Beedrill." I muttered, looking sadly at my pokegear.
It had been my thirteenth birthday present from Blue and Grandpa. "Meh." I grumbled, deciding that I'd just have to give it to the receptionist at the Pokemart to repair it once I got to Pewter.
"Vee! Eevee eve!" I jerked my head to the side to see Eevee running with a pecha berry dangling from her jaws. A smile grew across my face.
"Good girl!" I laughed, taking the berry from her and releasing Pidgey.
"Pid…" Pidgey moaned, giving a violent spasm courtesy of the poison.
"Here Pidgey, eat this. It'll make you feel better." I offered the berry to Pidgey, who gratefully gobbled the berry up. "There you go!" I smiled, returning Pidgey to her poke ball so she could rest.
Eevee's ears pricked, looking back into the deeper section of the forest. Her eyes widened.
"Ee! Eevee!" She pleaded, pushing her paws up against me as if she was trying to push me. I tilted my head. "What is it? Beedrill?" I asked, my anxiety rising. Eevee shook her head, pushing harder.
"Then what is it?" I asked, my muscles relaxing a little.
"Eevee-"
"Pika!" A Pokémon's cry interrupted Eevee. I squinted and looked into the woods. I smiled. "Awesome! A Pikachu!" I beamed, watching as the electric Pokémon raced towards Eevee.
Eevee gave a nervous laugh as Pikachu began affectionately rubbing it's cheeks against her, taking a step away from Pikachu and hopping onto my shoulder.
"Aw! That's so cute!" I giggled, offering my hand to Pikachu. Pikachu sniffed it rather quickly, not taking his eyes off Eevee.
"Hey, Pikachu, wanna come with us?" I asked, looking hopefully at the wild Pokémon. Pikachu nodded without hesitation.
"Vee! Eve, EVE!" Eevee yelled, shaking her head neurotically.
I ignored her, pulling a damp poke ball from my belt and tapping Pikachu on the head. In one click he was mine.
Eevee looked at me as if trying to say, 'Why? Do you hate me or something?' I giggled again. "I think it's adorable." I smirked, clipping Pikachu onto my belt.
"Come on, we still have to catch up to Blue and Red!" I grinned, running along the river, Eevee on my shoulder.
I apologize for the awful quality of the chapter and the lateness of the chapter.
