Chapter 3 - How to Preform a Move
A/N Heya! I'm back! Sorry for the random hiatus. School hasn't been fun and has given me no free time. I'm looking at you, math!
I also edited the chapters to make them less of an eyesore. Sayonara, headaches!
The silver moon shined over the vast forest, giving off its radiant glow to the world. The night pokemon were at work, getting their food and necessities, while the others were sound asleep.
Oh, if only it was that easy for me.
Usually, I was the person who would first fall asleep, but it was one of those nights when the world hated you and wanted to see you screw up. And the best way to do it was lack of sleep.
Since the " transformation ", I was already full aware that I would probably get the dreams of a pokemon too. But I wasn't expecting this.
" S-somebody, help me! "
I darted through the bushes and trees with eyes straight ahead, not looking back. I took notice of a section of trees and dashed toward one, using my new " moon jumps " to climb it up.
I tried to keep my breath steady and quiet as possible. My thoughts apparently were having a grand prix in my head.
This can't be happening.
It's just a dream. Relax!
Panic mode! Panic Mode!
When was the last time I ate?
Where is everyone?
I want my mommy!
EVERYONE SHUT UP AND FOCUS!
When I finally got my mind to shut up, a voice boomed out of nowhere, booming like a megaphone:
"You can't hide forever. And you certainly know you can't run forever. Why can't you just face the truth that you belong to us now? "
Something tapped my shoulder, and as I turned around, a shadow lied before me and swallowed me whole.
" Ke…. key wa...Ris.. in shin…. WAKE UP!"
I snapped out of my dreamy state, sweat started to bead on my forehead. Thank goodness it was just a dream.
"Are you ok? You were squeaking in your sleep and almost kicked Oshawott in the face!" Purrloin asked, concern laced in her voice.
I laughed, still breathing fast after what had happened. " N-nothing! Just a bad dream! "
Purrloin gave me a suspicious look, then turned to Pidove, who was walking up to join us.
He gave a warm smile. " You don't have to lie about it. But if you want to tell us later, that's fine with me. Now come on, let's eat something. You know how Oshawott acts without his breakfast!"
After finishing off the remaining apple and berries, Purrloin insisted on going to a nearby river to " perfect herself ". Oshawott decided to have some fun and decided to swim while she cleaned herself, so me and Pidove sat near a tree nearby.
" Now thinking about it, I looked through the pokedex you dropped and found some beginners moves so you can defend yourself. He reminded me. "There was that voice we heard yesterday and it might not be friendly. "
" Sounds like a good idea to me. " I turned to the river. " Well, once those two slowpokes get out of the water! "
"Hey! You were a slowpoke getting up yourself! " Oshawott shot back, and Purrloin starting laughing so hard that she fell into the water, which gave us all a free trip to the floor with a bag of laughs. Purrloins laughter was sadly pickpocketed, as she got water in her ears.
" And now, I declare the beginning of this Pichus training! " Oshawott announced.
" Who made you the coach? " Purrloin asked.
" Um, I did, because I'm awesome. " Oshawott shot back. Purrloin just glared as he continued.
I sat on a nearby rock in the clearing, snickering every once in awhile from their bickering.
" To master the art of moves, you must learn to become the move-"
" No, thats how to be a chicken. " Purrloin snickered as Oshawott flared up, then sighed and turned to face me again.
" Ahem. The first rule of moves. Don't mention moves-"
" Thats a movie reference that I never bothered to watch. " Purrloin corrected.
"Ok then, missy, why don't YOU teach her! " Oshawott grumbled as he hopped off the log.
Purrloin began to take his spot, but Pidove made it on there first.
" Personally, I think Oshawott is right. The, uh, first method. When I use my moves, I feel the same way. But I guess it depends on the pokemon. "
Pidove hopped down and Purrloin took his spot.
" Well, I disagree! " She puffed up in pride. " I think it's not how you feel but how you do the move. Like this, for example:"
She jumped from the rock and raised a paw up in a fighting position, making white claws appear, then bringing them down on an unsuspecting stick, breaking it in the impact.
I clapped in amazement.
Oshawott puffed up in pride.
"Ridiculous! It's by spirit, not style. Watch this!"
He stood still for a second, deep in thought, then dashed toward the remains of the stick. He then inhaled and as he exhaled, water was forced out of his mouth.
I recognised the move: Water gun.
The water hit the remains and scattered them, one piece hit Purrloin in the face.
" Hey, watch where your aiming! " She snapped.
Pidove stopped Purrloin from retaliating and turned to face me.
" So, uh, want to try a move? "
I nodded in anticipation.
" Then let's begin. Your first move, if I remember, is Thunder Shock. "
I thought about it for a moment. How exactly would I be able to do that?
Pidove sensed my doubt. " If it helps you, some pokemon like to shout out their attack. "
I gave it some more thought, then turned towards a stump.
" Feel like your shooting lightning from your soul! " Oshawott cheered.
" Do a warrior pose in the air! " Purrloin encouraged.
Putting those two things and Pidoves advice in mind, I dashed toward the stump and jumped into the air. Imagining lightning coming out of my cheeks and onto the stump, I shouted the move.
" Thunder shock! "
I closed my eyes and waiting to hear electricity. It all happened so fast though, as the next thing I knew I face planted on the ground. I looked up to see a bit of smoke from the stump but nothing else.
" You got a few sparks, but not enough. Better than nothing though, right? " Pidove said, breaking the silence. " Come on, let's try this now. "