Wow. My hands were practically on fire writing this chapter. Bisharp is still C. Enjoy the story.
Chapter 3: Eucreteak Investigation
"Everyone, please remain calm. We have everything under control." A rather tall policeman assured the crowd.
I looked around at what I now knew to be the Burned Tower to see the site fenced off and draped with police tape. Obviously a crime had been committed here. A bad one, too, judging by the size of the crowd. Jake signaled me to come along with him. He was standing next to a policeman.
"Hey, what's your name, miss?" The policeman asked.
"Catherine Klai." I responded. "What do you want?"
"Are you aquainted with Mr. Herring, Miss Klai?" The policeman asked.
I suddenly got all tense, but I pulled it back together and answered affirmative. Hmm...So Jake's last name is Herring. Without a word, the policeman took us to the back of the scene to avoid the commotion, and opened up a little door in the back.
"What's going on?" I asked.
"Oh, your friend here is a licensed investigator, so he is entitled to help with this situation. Mr Herring, you can go on. But you, Miss Klai, need to stay behind. I took you back here so that you would know where he went and therefore wouldn't be worried. I will escort you back to the crowd." The policeman answered. Aww man, I thought I was going to be allowed in. Too bad. I saw Jake go in, and was then taken back to the crowd.
I slumped down on a bench and released Spark, running my fingers through its fine fur. It was comforting to have a friend to...he he...electrify me when nobody's around. I began to think of all my adventures up to this point. Back in Cherrygrove, I had lived in an illusion, a lie. I had know idea what was happening in the world. And now here I am, facing the adventures I had only wished for years ago. And Jake...I hope he's okay. It seemed as if I were locked in a trance when I was suddenly jostled by a voice.
"Hey! Watcha have there? What Pokemon is that?" I heard someone ask. Great. A group of kids. It was annoying enough to have to wait. Why did my Unovan status have to attract so much attention! I explained that it was an Emolga. A couple of the kids stated that they weren't seen around here often. I rolled my eyes at that one. A few others kept pestering me to let them pet her. Why won't these kids leave me alone?
Finally, one young male came up to me. I saw the glint in his eyes. He wanted a battle. Seeing that I haven't ever battled another person before, I gladly accepted the challenge. He pulled out a ball and tossed it. A small yellow figure materialized, introducing itself as Pichu. I called for Spark.
"Spark! Use Air slash!" I commanded. Spark glided towards Pichu and hit it with a sharp column of air.
"Pichu! Quick attack!" The boy retaliated. Pichu ran so fast that it was practically invisible, leaping up to strike Spark.
"Use double team!" I ordered. One second later, an uncountable many Sparks surrounded the two trainers, impossible to differentiate.
"Now finish it with Air slash!" I cried, seeing victory just up ahead. The bewildered Pichu stood idle as Spark's illusions wore off, giving it time to strike the Pichu. Pichu was down. Wait a second...
Then, the boy makes a startling comeback. "Pichu, use Endeavor!"
I was so confused that I didn't order an attack, and Pichu's attack struck. If I remember correctly from school, Endeavor lowers the foe's health to match that of the user. Uh oh...
"Now Quick Attack!" The boy ordered. His Pichu picked up speed. I tried to open my mouth to tell Spark to dodge, but it was too late. That boy sure was good...
The group of kids started crowding around the Winner, asking for fights and strategic tips. I suddenly heard a familliar voice call to me.
"Catherine, I'm back!" Could it be...Jake? Finally! I turned around to see his bright shining face.
"It's getting dark. We have to find someplace to stay." Jake said.
"How about the center? I have to heal Spark, anyways." I suggested.
"Good plan." He responded.
Just so you know, I cut out the scenes at the beginning and end of the chapters to provide a more open interpretation of the transitions. I just don't think that the main characters SLEEPING has any significance to the main plot. Unless it does have a major plot point in there, I won't put it in. So stay tuned! Insert smiley face here! :)
