Animegrrl: kay everyone I'm back!
Nozomi: -drinks soda-
Misa: hey! Where'd you get the soda!
Nozomi: not telling
Misa: -growls-
Nozomi: -continues to sip soda-
Animegrrl: Umm…okay…on with the story?
Disclaimer: I do not own Pokemon, do not sue.
With Kana
Kana continued to venture along the plains, with Growlithe at her side. She still had no idea whatsoever as to where she was. However that's when a sign came into view. Going closer she read,
Remember, if you're tired there are resting huts every mile within the Safari Zone.
Enjoy you're well paid adventure,
-Safari Zone Officials
The girl stared, and stared, and stared some more. She looked at the sign for so long her Growlithe laid down on the grass and yawned. Finally she sat down and leaned her back against the post, her Growlithe watching her every move.
"I'm thirsty, you thirsty?" she questioned, and Growlithe just twitched its ear in her direction. Kana grunted and got up, her Growlithe following her. Kana had seen a lake earlier with a small waterfall, signifying it wasn't still water. Going near it, she kneeled and placed a hand in, scooping up some water and drinking it from her cupped hand. The water was refreshing and surprisingly cool, and she watched with amusement as Growlithe lapped up some water as well. That's when a sudden thought came to her, was it possible that she had a canteen with her in her bag?
Slipping her bag off she turned around and opened it, taking out the pokeball pouch in order to look around it more. The pouch was slightly open, with its zipper half way through, and a lone pokeball slipped out. Though Kana didn't notice it and continued to rummage through the bag, eager to find that water canteen she may or may not have.
That's when the slight splashing of water behind her alerted her senses, as well as her Growlithe giving a low growl of warning. Looking over her shoulder, she came to see a magnificent sight.
A Dratini had popped out of the water, and was now looking at the pokeball curiously. Kana was now slack jawed as she continued to watch as the Dratini wiggled around on the surface, hardly noticing her or the Growlithe. However when the Dratini wiggled a bit closer did Growlithe bark in agitation. The dragon pokemon looked up and saw the Growlithe, yet paid it no mind. The fire pokemon looked put off for being ignored as such, and instead took to watching the water pokemon intently, making sure it did no wrong move. The wild pokemon continued to inspect the pokeball, and now Kana fully turned herself to face it. The curious pokemon looked up at Kana, and then back at the pokeball. And then…to her utter shock and surprise, did the Dratini press its nose against the button on the ball, and the pokeball flashed, and it was caught.
If possible, Kana's jaw dropped even more, as she watched the pokeball not even give off a fight. Growlithe looked just as confused as she did, if not more, and tapped at the pokeball. The pokeball rolled harmlessly across the grass floor to Kana's foot. Slowly she picked it up, wondering slightly, 'Holy shit…did that…did it…I caught…'
"In all my life I have never seen anything like that." Alarmed Kana quickly got up, pokeball still in hand, and Growlithe jumped in front of Kana alert.
"Dratini's are usually skittish and shy, never have I seen one act so oblivious." That's when the figure finally came to her view, and she suppressed a gasp.
The red hair was easy by far to recognize, as well as the cape, and of course the red and black jump suit.
"And I've never actually seen one last a whole second in front of a human being." Lance continued, surveying her.
"Now seeing a Dratini wanting to catch itself, well, that's a once in a lifetime event." Now the dragon pokemon master was a few feet in front of her, and Kana watched with caution, and her Growlithe was on high alert.
"And who else but a dragon master would know this?" Kana taunted, a bit peeved that he would just come out of no where.
However the red head just chuckled, "I see my reputation proceeds me," then with a slight sweeping of his cape, he bowed slightly and bent his arm in front of him, "Lance, Elite Four Leader, and Dragon Master, of course I think you would know that by now."
Kana huffed, annoyed at his slightly cocky tone, and quickly she picked up her bag, and she nudged Growlithe to go pick up her pokeball pouch.
"Well it was a semi-pleasure meeting you." Kana replied, and when she was prepared to leave, with Growlithe holding the pokeball pouch in his mouth, Lance quickly stopped her.
"Hey wait, you're name would be?..." he let the question hang, awaiting her answer.
Sighing, she quickly debated with herself…
"Kana…"
With Nozomi
"Now what exactly is a girl doing so far deep inside Viridian Forest?" Gary questioned, and Pey slightly growled at his tone of voice. Chu had somehow managed a way to climb on top of her head, which didn't really bother her much.
"Oh…so and so." was her hasty reply, looking for her bag. Chu, being on top of her head, felt woozy and quickly retreated back to her shoulder, and got off of her all together.
"So and so? That's not a good enough reason." Gary quickly questioned.
However that's when Chu dragged her bag towards her with its teeth, and she gratefully took it, helping Chu on her shoulder. Promptly she ignored him, and when she was a good enough distance away did she quickly say, "Just piss off."
That seemed to fuel his urge to annoy her.
"And you would be goin?" Gary continued, however Nozomi turned around, and with her back facing him, she didn't notice both Pey and Chu turn around while on her shoulder and quickly blew him a juicy raspberry.
Gary, annoyed, quickly went to follow her, and when he was beside her did she glare at him.
"The hell are you doing?" her eyes were narrowed deathly towards him, and he just smirked back.
"Following you."
That however annoyed her even more, "And why the hell would you be doing that?"
"To annoy you."
She growled and he chuckled, "Apparently its working."
When she failed to reply again Gary questioned once more, "Where are you going anyway?"
She stayed silent, hoping that he wouldn't say anything. Pey and Chu watched Gary's every move, making sure he didn't do anything they didn't like. Seeing Nozomi give him the cold shoulder did he sigh, "Well, I should tell you right now that you're heading towards Pallet Town."
"Good, I need to see Professor Oaks." Nozomi said hurriedly, hoping once more that he would get the message and leave.
"Gramps? Why would you need to see him?" His face confused, and he looked at her with hidden interest.
"I need a map okay?" she retorted, hoping he would get off her case. That's when he smirked and chuckled, "That's it? Well I do have an extra map…"
That caused Nozomi to halt in her tracks, almost knocking down the two pichu's. Quickly they latched onto her hair, and Nozomi glared at the older boy, "And you're telling me this because…"
Gary smirked, "I'll strike a deal with you," and seeing her listening intently he continued, "travel with me and I'll give you the extra map, don't and well you're on your own in the Viridian Forest."
Nozomi's fist clenched, "If you give me the map what's the point of me traveling with you?! We'll both have one and it's just redundant."
Gary chuckled once more, "Well aren't you smart? So do we have a deal?"
Nozomi was thoroughly annoyed, 'The hell does this playboy want me to travel with him for? Doesn't he have his car…and cheer squad…God…'
"Why do you want me to come with you anyhow?" She crossed her arms, Pey and Chu looking just as annoyed as she did.
Then to her surprise he sighed, "Well to tell you the truth you're so far the only girl who hasn't swooned over me…yet."
She suppressed an eye twitch, and looked away; finally…she decided what the hell.
"Fine, I'll go, but," She stated when she noticed his expression lighten some, "If you try any funny business whatsoever I'm leaving."
He smiled and dug into his pocket, and threw at her a small compact. Looking at it she hesitantly opened it, and came to see that it opened like a scroll….
"There's the map, now let's hurry, I want to get to Pewter City before sun down." And Gary practically turned on his heel the other way. Slowly Nozomi trudged beside him, not really enjoying the fact she had to travel with him…
"By the way, what's your name?" he suddenly said, as if it were an after thought.
"Nozomi…" she mumbled, and she felt Pey and Chu have a small argument on top of her head. Gary noticed this, and that's when he nudged his backpack, "You can come out now you know…"
Confused she looked at him, but that's when a head popped out of his backpack…an Eevee.
Pey suddenly stopped arguing to watch the new pokemon with interest. Eevee's head popped out more, to smell its surroundings. Pey tried to do the same, itching closer to the other pokemon. Amused, Nozomi stretched out her arm, from her elbow up, as an extension towards the Eevee. Pey slowly climbed down and sniffed at the Eevee, and the Eevee sniffed in return.
"Pey?" the yellow pokemon questioned.
"Vee!" the other one exclaimed, and it bore a small smile on its face. Gary smirked as he saw his Eevee climb on top of his shoulder to get a better view of the two other pokemon. Chu decided to come closer, and wave a paw. Eevee cocked its head to the side and watched with interest.
Nozomi however decided to focus her attention ahead, not really deeming the scene interesting.
"Take a left here." Gary instructed, and she did as told, with Gary beside her. Pretty soon they were out of the forest and were now on a trail.
"Hmmm, looks like we'll be there sooner then I thought." Gary mused, and Nozomi stayed quiet, not really wanting to comment on anything.
"So where you from?" Gary asked, and she struggled to come up with an answer.
"I'm new here…we just moved to Pewter City…" she slowly said.
However Gary looked at her confused, "Then what were you doing in Viridian Forest?"
"Well I did say we moved here, I just wanted to search the place…you know…" Nozomi said dumbly…
"And then you got lost." Gary concluded with a slight mirth in his tone.
Nozomi grumbled in annoyance, but that's when Pey rubbed her cheek in some form of comfort. She smiled and rubbed at his head.
"But that doesn't explain the sleeping bag." Gary pointed out, and she shoved a come back down her throat.
"My parents suggested that I go to Pallet Town to get a map from Professor Oak, and then from there start my magnificent pokemon adventure." She stated with fake enthusiasm.
"For a pokemon trainer you don't sound so happy." The boy said, letting his Eevee walk beside him.
"Well…it's just that…this was kind of just…laid on me in a couple of minutes…" Nozomi slowly said, struggling for the words.
'Oh no Nozomi, its cause you were sucked into a Nintendo DS that's got you pissed…' She sourly thought…
"Well no worries, I'm sure you can see your parents soon…" Gary started.
'Oh Shit…'
With May
"Wow, I never knew Pallet Town was so…big." May said lamely, her Vulpix trailing after her.
And Delia was right, when Ash saw that May had a pokemon, he almost looked at her with envy.
"Yeah, a lot of people are surprised I guess." Ash held no interest in his tone. He had a backpack, just like her, and they were both heading in the direction of Professor Oak's lab.
"Hm, Ash are you okay?" that actually got the boy to look at her, and he bore a blank expression.
'Hmm…this is wrong…the usual Ash is more…how should I say this…um…happy?' May thought in wonder.
After they were done eating they immediately headed towards Dr. Oak's lab. Delia then explained that Ash was starting his 'pokemon journey' and he needed a starter pokemon. Thus that led them to their current predicament, May looking at Ash in confusion.
"So…um…Ash…what starter pokemon are you planning on getting?" May questioned.
The next thing he did was surprising, all he did was shrug…
May decided to remain quiet, as her Vulpix would jump and sniff at anything they passed by. Finally they reached the large complex that was his lab, and they were greeted by numerous pokemon playing outside.
Ash passed by them without so much as a glance, and May grew concerned.
Vulpix sniffed at a Ratata, but was forced to go inside with May.
Once inside May suppressed a gasp in awe; the pokemon lab was wonderfully decorated with numerous books and contraptions, as well as more pokemon littering the floor and furniture. Vulpix yipped in excitement, eager to meet other pokemon, and May didn't object. The girl continued to follow Ash down a corridor, and there did she see an elder man, hunched over…a pokeball?
"Professor Oak?" Ash questioned, with a bit more enthusiasm in his voice, well at least more then he had outside.
"Give me one minute Ash." The elder man quickly said, he seemed to be in pure concentration. He was seated on a stool as he was hunched over a desk holding a pokeball, and in his hand seemed to be some kind of screwdriver. In a flash did the Professor quickly screw something inside, and place the red covering over it. And he stayed in that position, his hand over the pokeball, for a few more moments. When nothing happened he smiled with slight relief.
"Well hello Ash, I was honestly expecting you to come by a little later on today," and that's when he spotted May, "why hello there, and who might you be?"
"I-I'm May, Professor." The girl quickly said.
"Ah, yes the girl that Ash found, I'm terribly sorry to here of your predicament, do your parents know of your whereabouts?" The Professor questioned, getting up to fetch something.
"O-oh yes I'm sure…" May trailed off, and Ash gave her a side ways glance, doubting her.
"Well that's good, ah here it is!" he said in delight, and when he turned towards them he held a metal tray, with three pokeballs on top of it.
Ash looked at them with curiosity, "What's with the pokeballs?"
And surprisingly the Professor laughed aloud.
"Why dear boy, these hold the started pokemon…well they use to." The Professor said quickly, placing the tray down.
However Ash looked at him with confusion, "What do you mean use to?"
"Well I've had some eager trainers, much younger than you to, wanting some started pokemon and well, who was I to resist?" And once again the Professor turned away, and that's when May noticed Ash's suddenly saddened state.
"But, not to worry Ash, I saved one just for you!"
That caused Ash's face to suddenly brighten, and May noted that was the happiest she's ever seen him…well in this world anyway…
Professor Oak suddenly came in front of him with a small pokeball in hand, and handed it to Ash.
"Here, this holds the pokemon I'm sure, you'll love." The elder Oak said, nodding his head in conformation to his own statement. Ash slowly took the pokeball, enlarged it by pressing the button, and threw it slightly.
In a flash, before him was none other than…
"A Pikachu!" May suddenly said in happiness, not able to hold it in any longer.
"Quite right May."
The said Pikachu looked up in wonder, hearing it's suppose name, and seeing May did it smile happily.
"Pika!" it said in happiness as well, however Ash knelt in front of it. And when seeing Ash did the pokemon stop.
Slowly Ash extended his hand towards the rodent pokemon, and the Pikachu watched his every move. Then suddenly when Ash's hand got too close, did it finally…
"CHUUUU!"
"OH MY GOD ASH!"
With Misa
Misa slowly went up and grabbed the great ball, and stored it in her bag, and soon grabbed her Eevee, holding it to her chest.
"You're just gonna hold it like that?"
"Sure why not?"
Brock shrugged and led their way back to the gym. By doing so Brock and Misa went into a rather interesting discussion…
"Oh so…you didn't want to become a gym leader?" Misa slowly concluded, and Brock nodded in an affirmative.
"My dad left and he just practically left the job open for anyone, I just managed to get it before anyone else can come in and abuse it." Brock stated, and Misa felt sorry for him, even though she knew this from the beginning, she didn't bother to say that his father was just out of the city selling rocks…no…that just be too weird.
"So…why a breeder of all things?" Misa decided to question.
Brock struggled a little, trying to form words, when he finally just shrugged, "I don't know really, I guess it's just that…pokemon bring me joy, so they do to a lot of people, and I guess you can say…I don't want that happiness to fade…"
Misa looked at the boy in silent shock, never had she heard someone say something…so…so…deep?
"Oh wow, that's pretty…"
"Deep?"
"You took the words straight out of my mouth."
"I tend to do that."
But before Misa could comment on that, a boy, no older than 8, came up and latched onto Brock's leg.
"Big bro Sakura tried to make dinner again!" Brock sighed as his little brother pestered him.
"Alright, alright, I'll be right there." And his little brother, who looked like a mini replica of Brock, eyes and all, hurriedly left back to their house.
"You're brother I take it?" 'What kind of stupid question was that?'
"Yeah, one of nine." He said, or more like mumbled.
"Nine?!" Misa was shocked, she knew it was a large number…but not that large.
"Yup, I guess you can say, my parents loved each other…a lot." Brock said in attempted humor. Misa caught the joke and giggled, "Well then it seems their love managed to accomplish something."
"And what's that?"
"Annoy you."
Brock chuckled, "Too true."
Finally the same boy, Brock's brother, came up and hurriedly said, "Sakura is getting the spatula!"
Brock groaned, "When will that girl ever learn?"
Misa looked at him in confusion, "What do you mean?"
The elder boy sighed, and stuffed his hands in his pockets, "Sakura can't cook for squat, but continues to try, she's determined to be a good house wife so she can marry," and before continuing did he shudder, "Lance."
Misa blinked, "Lance, red hair Lance? Lance Dragon Master Lance? Lance Elite Four Leader Lance?"
He chuckled again, glancing at her, "Apparently you've heard of him."
"Well….yeah!" Misa said, and Eevee finally started to squirm in her grip, and she let him go.
The Eevee looked at it's surroundings, before staying faithfully to Misa's side.
"Hmm…well I guess I should help you then…" Misa suddenly said, determination marring her voice.
"B-But you don't have to-"
"Okay kid where's the kitchen?" Misa questioned.
The boy merely pointed towards their house, and Misa hurriedly went in with her Eevee at her heels. Brock made a notion to follow, but that's when he suddenly heard his name.
"Brock!"
That stopped the young gym leader as he looked at his friend, Joey, suddenly come up, panting.
"Joey, what's wrong?" Brock questioned, moving to help his friend.
Though Joey just waved off his help, and when he was able to catch his breath did he manage to say, "There's this kid over at the gym, he's really determined to battle you, he said he'll camp outside if he has to."
Brock sighed, guess dinner will have to wait.
"Fine, let's get this over with."
They two trudged towards the gym, and when inside Brock met a determined red head, and what seemed like his girlfriend.
"Where the hell is he?! I didn't travel from Pallet for nothing!" the teen yelled, and the girl beside him sighed, and he saw her two pichu's on her shoulders sigh as well.
"Well I hope you can back up what you said, cause I won't go easy on you." Brock stated, annoyed at this boy's high attitude.
"Well it's about time." Gary muttered, and Nozomi sighed again.
"Gary, it's his own damn gym he can laze about if he wants." Nozomi muttered and Gary looked at her annoyed, "Whose side are you on mine or his?"
"I'm neutral in all this." She merely said, her hands up in a defensive motion, face blank.
"If you would like there's a viewing deck up those stairs." Joey pointed out and Nozomi didn't need to be told twice.
Gary grunted, and Brock walked towards his porch, and when he was there did a referee suddenly come up.
"The battle between Gary Oak, and the gym leader Brock will commence. Trainers ready?" and both trainers nodded, both had a pokeball in hand, "Start!"
"Poliwag go!" Gary shouted, and threw his pokeball towards the rocky terrain. Out came a Poliwag, slightly confused but ready for anything.
"Go Geodude!" Brock said, summoning his pokemon as well. The rock pokemon landed on the battle field, looking quite strong.
As the battle was commencing Joey decided to go on the viewing deck, not really wanting to look from where he was. Once up he saw Nozomi sitting down on the floor, her legs through the bars, and her arms holding them. Her two pichu's were seated next to her, also watching the battle.
"So, you his girlfriend?" he questioned. Nozomi looked up at him momentarily and scoffed, "Psh, he wishes."
He chuckled at the girls spunk and decided to introduce himself, "Name's Joey, I'm the pokemon keeper, and second in charge of the gym."
"Nozomi, I'm the girl traveling with the loud mouth."
Joey resisted the urge to laugh but instead took to watching the battle, so far Gary seemed to be in better shape, however Nozomi grimaced when Poliwag was knocked aside. One pichu, Chu, managed to get on top of her head for a better look, and the other one sat on her shoulder, comfortable.
That's when finally Geodude fainted and Brock had to call out his last defense, "Onyx!"
The large rock pokemon looked daunting, and Nozomi gulped at its large size.
Poliwag looked a bit hesitant as well, however it held strong.
After a few restless minutes of Poliwag being thrown around a bit, Gary encouraging it, and Onyx finally being defeated, Gary was presented with a badge and a TM 39.
"Congratulations." Brock said, almost monotonously.
"Thank you." And Nozomi swore that Gary almost sounded sincere.
Once that was done and the two trainers left, did Misa finally emerge.
"Dinner is served!" Misa said in delight, her Eevee on her shoulder.
"So did I miss anything?" Misa questioned, seeing the rocky field looking a bit dismantled here and there.
"No, not really, a trainer just came here that's all." Brock said dismissively, and Misa nodded, "Well dinner's ready, and I must say Brock, you have my pity."
Brock however looked at her in confusion, "What do you mean?"
"I just spent 30 minutes with your sister, and she's creepy." Misa admitted, almost shuddering.
"You get use to it." Brock said lamely.
And Misa would never know she had just missed seeing her best friend…
End
Animegrrl: Well guys, that's it for now.
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Misa: Bye!
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