The Tale of 'Ohana
Chapter 3: The Right Direction
"You're just a disappointment," said a voice echoing in 'Ohana's mind.
"No, I'm not," exclaim 'Ohana restlessly.
'Ohana was tossing and turning in her sleep, when the devilish voice in 'Ohana's dream said these final words before 'Ohana awoke.
"Then why did she leave you?!"
Just then 'Ohana opened her eyes slowly as the morning sun rose over Akala Island.
"Few, it was just a dream ...What time is it?" 'Ohana said realizing she had cried herself to sleep last night.
'Ohana's stomach began to growl; so she began looking to see if there was any food nearby. She started walking toward the other end of Royal Avenue, toward a brown landscape.
Once she got there she saw a sign that said "Route 7."
As 'Ohana was passing by she overheard some of the locals talking about a place called the "Lush Jungle" and that it was bursting with juicy berries ready for picking. So 'Ohana took action and ran through the cool air morning breeze toward where she heard them say it was.
But 'Ohana quickly ran out of breath and had to stop and take a rest under a nice lush palm tree to escape the harsh morning heat. As 'Ohana laid down she saw the sparkling ocean that looked as if it was very close in reach, the sparkling water shined as bright as the gold ring Maddie had on one of her violet dresses.
'Ohana closed her eyes as she took in the beauty of her surroundings, but that burst of happiness quickly came to an end when she saw her shadow was growing in size. She looked behind herself slowly to see what was lurking behind. Just then she saw what was behind her. It raised its claw high in the air. All 'Ohana could do was lay there in fear. The shadowed Pokémon then rushed down his claw with a strength of might, 'Ohana closed her eyes afraid to see what was to come, but after a few seconds of silence 'Ohana decided to take a chance and opened her eyes slowly to see what had happened. Again she saw the overcasting shadow, then it spoke at first with a menacing voice,
"Are you…."
Then all of a sudden it was in a nice and friendly tone as the Pokémon finished his words,
"Ok?!"
Now that the sun had risen she could make out what it was. The Pokémon was purple with blue claws and yellow hair; it was a Crawbrawler.
"What," said 'Ohana in a confused manner.
"What," asked the Crawbrawler in confusion.
"You scared me," exclaimed 'Ohana.
"No I didn't, I thought you were dead," said the Crawbrawler.
"What," replied 'Ohana surprised by the Pokémon's response.
"What, are you ok" said the Crawbrawler once more.
"Ya, I'm ok now,...and you are?' replied 'Ohana.
"Oh ya,...you can just call me Jerry." Jerry the Crawbrawler stated. "What are you trying to do exactly and don't you have a trainer?"
Just then 'Ohana's eyes started to water, remembering what happened before. Though 'Ohana knew she had to be strong and was able to suck it in, before the tears could drop.
"I don't have one," 'Ohana replied strongly, "and I'm heading to the Lush Jungle, but I'm kind of lost. Do you think you can help me?"
"Sure I can!" said Jerry in a positive way, "All you have to do is go down the street and when you see the building with a red roof, take a few steps after it, then turn left."
As Jerry continued his directions, 'Ohana noticed that the Crawbrawler looked as if he was dazing off.
"You'll then see a dirt path just follow it and then you'll be there," continued Jerry "You will know when you're in the right place if there are posts on either side of it!"
"Ok, thanks!" 'Ohana replied as she took joy in Jerry's kindness.
"No problem," Jerry continued.
As the two said and waved their goodbyes, 'Ohana did the exact directions the Crawbrawler had instructed. 'Ohana knew she was getting close to the Jungle, because of the sweet aroma that quickly filled the air.
The next thing 'Ohana new she was face to face with the Lush Jungle.
"I hope I can find something to eat in here," 'Ohana said aloud.
But what 'Ohana didn't realize is that a Pokémon was staring at her in the distance.
To be continued….