MC: So here we are, this is actually not the final chapter, because the last chapter was a filler chapter there will be two more chapter after this, so there's a plus. Sorry for being gone so long (there's a lot stuff that's happened but there are no excuses really) Also what the Pokémon are saying will be in italics.
Disclaimer: Look I don't own Glee, and I don't want to own Glee. The actors and actresses maybe, but not the show, even I can't fix that mess. I also don't own the Game Freak Company, but I do own a bunch of Pokémon stuff.
Trials of the Giant Woman
I awake in a room that's not mine and I can feel something lying by my feet. After a moment I recognize the room to be Mike's and I sit up a little to see who's at the foot of the bed. I feel my heart lurch in my chest for a moment at the little animal I see resting there, but then I remember everything that took place yesterday. My heart slows when I realize it just Chimchar, who I named Alfred (from 'My Fair Lady' of course) curled up at the bottom of the bed, I briefly wonder if it's safe for him to be on the bed when the end of his tail is on fire but then I see something from the corner of my eye, I turn toward Mike's desk and see Snivy, whose name is Fanny (if that needs explaining then you obviously don't know me well enough), standing watch and as if sensing my gaze she turns to me and smiles.
"Sniv!" good morning, "Morning Fanny, I hope you slept well" She hops over to the bed and inspects my face like she's looking for something; "Snivy snive" Are you alright? They may not speak our language but somehow Mike and I can tell what they're saying, Mike said something about the Pokémon and Trainer bond but it's really cool how we can understand each other it makes things less confusing. "I assure you that I am fine, I just wasn't used to such strenuous training and believe it or not dodging attacks with an aching chest will take a lot of you." Snivy just nods and hops back over to the desk to keep watch on the door.
I decided to head to the shower, so I hopped out the bed careful not to wake Chimchar, that little guy has a lot of energy and definitely needs rest to reenergize himself. Going through Mike's drawers I find a pair of blue jeans and a green shirt that seem to be my size and even though I don't want to I find the smallest pair of boxers he has (what I can't just go without underwear at all) and coincidentally the smallest pair he owns is a green camouflage color with Pikachu on the left leg and Ash on the right, I tuck the clothes under my arm and head for the door, "I'll be right back, you could head down stairs if you want" I say to Snivy she looks at me and shakes her head, "Snivy sni sniy snive sni snivy" No I'll wait here with Alfred "Oh, okay make sure he doesn't go too crazy when he wakes up" "Snivy" Right, closing the door behind me I start walking down the hall, when I approach the bathroom door I hear the sink running and light splashes, I knock and he slashes cease, after waiting a minute I decided to peek my head inside. I slowly open the door and look around, I see the sink running but no one is in here, I walk all the way in looking around, hmm strange.
I turn off the water and place the clothes on the counter and turn around to the shower, I pull my shirt over my head and toss it in the corner, I start to unzip my skirt when I hear movement from the shower, I pause and wait to see if I hear it again. Hmm maybe I was just- drip, drip, splash- I slowly make my way to the shower stall and pull the curtain back. Expecting the worse I was surprised to see Jackson, Mike's Oshawott, I convinced him that by naming our Pokémon it would help our bond with them by giving them their own identity, "Osh?" sorry? Jackson is really shy and only really hangs around Mike, but it's okay, I'm sure he'll warm up to me eventually. I bend down to his level and look him in the eyes, "It's okay little guy I was just going to shower, are you done cause I can come back?" he blushes a little before responding "Osh osha" No go ahead. He scurries out of the door; a small smile appears on my face as I stand back up, I close the door and lock it, turning back around I start the shower and then resume undressing tying my hair up and carefully take off the gauze that's wrapped just above my breast, when I finish the water has warmed up so I hop in. At first I just stand there and let the warm water relax my sore muscles, but when the pounding water starts to make my chest ache slightly I move from under the spray. I pick up the body wash from one of the shelves and inspect it, 'Axe Excite, Revitalizing Shower Gel' hmm sounds interesting, I open it and take a whiff, wow it actually smells good usually I find axe to be heavy and suffocating but this kind it light and pleasant. Squirting some into my hands I start to rub it all over my body, when I get nice and sudsy I step back under the shower head and slowly wash it all away, after a couple more minutes of just enjoying the shower I finally shut it off and step out, grabbing a towel I begin to dry off.
After another 10 minutes I complete a partial version of my morning schedule and walk out of the bathroom. When I walk back into the room I see Alfred has woken up and Fanny is still sitting on the desk, "Hey guys sorry if I was in the shower too long, let's head down stars" "Chim" "Sni" Right! They chorus. By the time we get down stairs we see a disheveled looking Mike shoveling choco rice krispies into his mouth and Jackson and Max (aka Riolu) eating something that looks suspiciously like dog food.
"Good morning Mike, how was your sleep mine was wonderful" he mummers something unintelligible and I'm reminded that not everyone is a morning person. "Do you happen to have soy milk or something else for me to eat?"
"Oatmeal. Closet. Waffles. Freezer." He says, "Did you know that waffles are actually not vegan?" I ask not really expecting a response, "And what are your Pokémon eating?" he swallows and turns his head towards me, "Pokéfood, someone left it in the doorway. There's more over there" he points to the coffee table, "They also left some healing potions and a bunch of stat changing stuff." Before training yesterday Mike and I had a crash course in the world of Pokémon, basic things like what there are, different types, type advantages and disadvantages how many generations there are and he even made us battle like 100 times on Black and White so I could get a feel of what to and how to use items.
Nodding my head I head over to the coffee table and pull out two packages of food and then walk back to the kitchen and search he cabinet for three bowls, I find them on the first shelf (thankfully) and take them out, I fill each bowl with a bag of Pokéfood and place them on the floor next to the counter, "Come and get it guys" Alfred quickly makes his way to the bowl and begins stuffing his face while Fanny walk in a much more calm fashion over to the bowl eyes the food and slowly lifts one nugget to her mouth, finding it acceptable she starts to eat some more. (At a much slower and normal pace than Alfred) Now that my Pokémon are fed I go to the closet by the fridge and find Quaker instant oatmeal, checking the ingredients quickly I find that this particular flavor is vegan friendly. I rip open two packets and pour then into the remaining bowl on the counter. I turn on the hot water and add some to the bowl and then place the bowl in the microwave for 45 seconds. When I hear the ping I take it out and stir it a little while settling next to Mike, who now looks much more awake than before.
"After we finish I think we should get ready to head out." Swallowing his mouthful he turns toward me to respond, I see him hesitate for a second before a smile makes its way to his face.
"Did you get those out of my drawer?" I flush in embarrassment but nod my head anyway, "Hey it's cool I just find it ironic you picked out those specifically."
"They were the only thing that fit"
"Makes sense considering those were in the drawer where I keep all my Pokémon themed clothes" I look down at the clothes looking for anything that would show that it somehow Pokémon related, "It's my old Ash Ketchum costume, he's the main character in the T.V series, and after my growth spurt it was too small, but seems to fit you perfectly. Oh and I have the hat and jacket to finish the outfit." He added, now looking thoughtful, "Hey are you also wearing my boxers?" he asked and my face took on a new shade of red, "No!" I cried indignantly but the smirk doesn't leave his face, "You so totally are" I splutter for a response while he chugs down the milk in his bowl and then chuckles, "It's okay Rach, I'm gonna go shower and then we can go." He's already halfway up the stairs before I can even think about responding.
**45 minutes later**
After Mike ran up to shower I cleaned up after everyone and loaded the dishes into the dishwasher and then took everyone outside for some sun (I hear it's good for fire and grass types, and it gives them energy) and to exercise. By the time Mike comes outside Jackson is playing under the sprinkles, Alfred is trying to play with Fanny who is actively ignoring him while relaxing in the sun and Max was off on the other end of the yard meditating with a blue aura emanating around him.
"Hey Rach" I turn around to face him and see him carrying a blue jacket with a white collar and sleeves and a red and white hat with what appears to be an open triangle, "I found the jacket and hat, and look my brock stuff still fits too." I examine his outfit and see he's wearing a dark orange shirt with a green vest and brown pants.
"Okay but why are you wearing it?" I ask
"Because you're Ash and he travels with Brock and Misty, and I can't be Misty for two reasons, 1) I don't have any of her clothes. 2) Misty is Quinn because that's Ash's love interest." Nodding at his logic I stand up and take the jacket from him, I'm surprised to see it's a perfect fit. "Hey Mike when did you grow out of these exactly?"
"Hmm probably in 7th grade" Great I'm the size of the average 7th grade boy, "And I was the smallest kid in my class back then" Correction I'm the size of small 7th grade boy. "Ah don't be upset Rach, from what Quinn has told me she thinks that your height is cute" I grab the hat from him and pull it onto my head trying not to let my blush show.
"Okay are we ready to go now?" He nods, "Great then let's pack up and head out" We get our Pokémon back into their balls, grab the box of medicines and map, leave a note for Mike's parents (and a voicemail for mine) and then we're off.
A mysterious man named River stole the pokéball with my friend/crush Quinn in it, and he ran away…
When Mike and I went after him we saw something that we could not believe…
"Wow" Mike breathed out
"When would they have the time to build this?" I asked still staring at the sight in front of me.
Right there on the edge of town was a building at least 20 stories tall with a sign in front of it that said "Welcome to the Battle Arena"
I know for a fact that this wasn't here before and knowing that someone did all of this in such a short time really makes me wonder why, what are they getting out of all of this?
"Ah so you finally made it" we both turn to the side and see River sitting atop his Gligar, "I was beginning to wonder if you'd show up at all" I feel my fists clench at my sides.
"River, why are you doing all of this. Just give us Quinn back already" I grit out.
"I wish I could, well no I'm lying. I'm actually enjoying this. But according to our boss you'll have to battle your way to Quinn. Start at level one and work your way all the way to level 20, the roof. And then you'll finally see who's in charge here, and maybe just maybe you'll see your friend again." I feel Mike holding me back, and I'm thankful because right now I want to beat that smug look off his face.
"Fine" Mike speaks up, "We'll play by your rules for now." River smirks at us, "Great, glad to see you being so cooperative, see you at the top" Gligar starts flapping its wings, "Maybe" and then he off flying to the roof of the building.
"Rach" I don't turn to him but grit out a 'what', "It'll be okay, even though we've only had a day of training we're ready I know we are, we'll take out all of bad guys and rescue Quinn, rust me." I feel some of the tension leave my body and I face him and give a slight nod. We walk up the pathway in silence and when we reach the door there a slight apprehension before I push it open.
"Welcome to the battle arena" We turn to the left and see a lady with pink hair and dressed in a nurses outfit. "I'm Nurse Joy and I'm here to help heal any injured Pokémon, may I please see your Pokémon" we nod and release them from their pokéballs. She does a quick inspection of them all before turning towards us, "They're all in top condition, you may proceed to the next floor, and good luck you'll have a tough fight ahead of you."
"Thank you" I say as Mike the Pokémon and me makes our way to the stairs. As soon as we hit the next floor we're approached by two guys in grey and black with the Team Plasma insignia on their vest and a black hat with an 'X' on it, one with auburn hair, and another with red.
"Hey look it's just a couple of kids" the auburn haired one said
"Should be a cake walk" replied the red haired
"Look here's how it's going to work, this is going to be a two on two battle, each team sends out on Pokémon at a time, the first team with all their Pokémon completely fainted is the winner. You win you move on, you lose, you leave here, is that clear?" the auburn haired one says. Me and Mike both stay silent and just nod. "Okay then send out your Pokémon" I feel nerves start to take over but one look at Mike and I know I can do it, "Just like we practiced right Mike?" he smiles, "Yeah just like we practiced"
"Go Jackson!"
"Go Fanny!"
They both jump into action looking confident
"Go Buizel!"
"Go Torchic!"
They both throw their pokéballs at the same, I turn to Mike and he's already smiling at me. "Cake" he says, and I nod, there's already a noticeable type advantage on both sides, but if we work quickly we can win. "Begin" one of them yell, and then things begin to speed up.
"Torchic fire spin on Snivy" Torchic inhales and then blows out a spinning fire from its mouth.
"Jackson block it with a water gun and then go in with razor shell" Mike calls out; I break out my stupor and jump into action.
"Fanny leaf tornado on Buizel"
Right before the fire can reach Fanny, Jackson is in front of her squirting out water from his mouth, Fanny uses this distraction to slip away and start forming a mini tornado of leaves on her tail that slowly grows bigger, she jumps up in the air and begins to spin with the leaves until it's about double her size and finally she unleashes it.
"Buizel doge and counter with pursuit" Buizel tries to get out of the way but the tornado is moving too fast and catches him on the tail sucking him in and twisting him around until he's thrown across the room and crashes into the wall. In the corner of my eye I see Jackson dash toward Torchic with his shell and slash him pushing him back a few feet.
"Now before he can recover hit him with a water pulse" Jackson sends out a bubble of water witch captures Torchic within it and then pops leaving it on the ground unmoving.
"Damn it Buizel return"
"Crap Torchic come back"
They both glare at us before waving at us signaling that we could go, "You punks got lucky this time, this is only level one, it'll only get harder from here on out." I hear one of them say but I'm not sure who, all I know it that we're one step closer to getting Quinn back.
MC: Hey guys this is part one of this chapter, why I broke it up I'm not sure but whatever. I start school tomorrow but I won't let that stop me from updating.
MC over and out
