My Pov

I jumped as I heard something land behind me. I looked to see a boy with red hair and dark clothes and a dark blue, bird-like Pokémon. I pointed my PokéDex at it.

"Murkrow, the Darkness Pokémon. Feared and loathed by many, it is believed to bring misfortune to all those who see it at night. It is said that when chased, it lures its attacker onto dark mountain trails where the foe will get lost." the PokéDex said.

"I happened to see your battle with the Gym Leader." The boy said. He saw my battle? That's when I realized he used his Murkrow. "We're having a battle. Now." I could tell saying 'no' wasn't an opinion. Thankfully, I had healed all my Pokémon. He decided on his Murkrow.

"Go, Chuchu!" I exclaimed.

"Murkrow, use Peck!" the boy commanded. Murkrow zipped toward Chuchu.

"Chuchu, use Thunder Wave." I said. She shot a net of electricity at Murkrow and paralyzed it. "Now, use Thundershock!" She zapped both Murkrow and herself.

"Murkrow, use Astonish!" the boy commanded. Murkrow managed to hit Chuchu, despite the paralysis. I returned Chuchu to her Pokéball. I was about to pick Riri, but Toto popped out of her Pokéball.

"Toto!" I said, shocked.

"Murkrow, Peck!" the boy commanded.

"Toto, Charm!" I said. Several hearts came from Toto and hit Murkrow. Peck didn't do much damage. "Now, use Sweet Kiss." She sent a small heart at Murkrow and caused it to get confused. It hurt itself in confusion and fainted. The boy returned his Murkrow and picked another Pokémon.

"Go Sneasel." the boy said. I pointed my PokéDex at it.

"Sneasel, the Pokémon. Its paws conceal sharp claws. If attacked, it suddenly extends the claws and startles its enemy. Vicious in nature, it drives Pidgey from their nests and scavenges any leftovers it can find." the PokéDex said. I wasn't familiar with a Pokémon like this. The PokéDex said it was an Ice/Dark type.

"Use your Eevee. I want to see the power it used against the Gym Leader." the boy said in a demanding tone. I could see he'd get even more angry if I didn't use Hoppy.

"All right. Go Hoppy!" I said.

"Sneasel, Metal Claw!" the boy commanded. Sneasel's claws glowed as it lunged toward Hoppy.

"Hoppy, use, Iron Tail to counter!" I said. Hoppy's tail glowed and he would parry Sneasel's Metal Claw. "Now, hit it with Iron Tail!" Hoppy pushed Sneasel back and then struck it, knocking it out. The boy returned Sneasel.

"I guess I'll use this one. Go." the boy said. A blue, crocodile-like Pokémon appeared. I pointed my PokéDex at it.

"Totodile, the Big Jaw Pokémon. Its well-developed jaws are powerful and capable of crushing anything. Even its trainer must be careful. It is small but rough and tough. It won't hesitate to ta. ke a bite out of anything that moves." the PokéDex said. That was the starter Professor Elm said had been stolen!

"You're the thief! You stole that Totodile!" I exclaimed.

"So what if I did? Totodile Rage!" the boy said. Totodile rushed at Hoppy and rammed into him.

"Hoppy, Swift!" I said. Hoppy shot a barrage of yellow stars at Totodile.

"Now, use Water Gun!" the boy commanded. Totodile shot a powerful spout of water at Hoppy.

"Jump then use Quick Attack!" I said. Hoppy jumped up and zipped toward Totodile. He hit it and knocked it into a wall. The boy returned it.

"I wanted to see that phoenix that your Eevee turned into. What did you use?" the boy asked. He started toward me.

"I don't know. My pendant, I think." I said, getting scared. The boy shot one of his arms forward and grabbed me. He was about to grab my pendant when I heard a voice yelling to us. I saw a police officer.

"Hey, you! Stop!" the policeman shouted. The boy let go of me and ran off, wit the police man chasing after him. I looked down and saw a card. I picked it up and looked at it. It was the boy's trainer card! I looked to where his name was and 'Silver'was printed there.

"So his name is Silver..." I said. I saw the policeman coming back. I decided to hide Silver's card in my pocket.

"Miss, are you all right?" I nodded. "By any chance did you get his name?" the policeman asked.

"No. I didn't." I lied.

"Thank you for your cooperation. If you see him again, try to avoid him." the policeman advised. I nodded. The policeman went on his way. I took out Silver's card to look at it again, when something zipped past me and grabbed the card out of my hand. I looked and saw Silver's Murkrow. It flew away. I knew that it wouldn't be the last time I would see the mysterious boy, Silver.