Hey, guys! Back with yet another chapter, as promised. =^^=

Anyway, a HUGE thanks to LiztheGamer for the follow, and to HoneyBeeGirl94 and Guest for the reviews. X3

HoneyBeeGirl94: Thanks! :D the votes all tallied to Fennekin, so Emil now has a Fennekin. :) and yeah, it makes sense that Michelin has a Froakie. XD

Guest: There'll be a lot of bad puns when it comes to Team World. XDDD thank you very much! :D

Now, continuing on~

Once he left Heima Town and got into Pochatok, Emil recalled that Yong Soo and Erika had run ahead to the route past Pochatok to look for Pokémon. As a result, he continued in that direction.

Coming into the route, there was a stream of clean, clear water that was running by greenery. A couple of large trees with their branches swaying slightly to the breeze. There was also a number of thick and tall grass.

There were also two figures ahead.

Recognizing the two figures, Emil came forward to see Yong Soo and Feliciano near the tall, thick grass. The silver-haired youth wondered where Erika and Michelin were, but before he could ask, Feliciano noticed him. "Oh! Ciao, Emil~!" the Italian waved enthusiastically at him as he approached the pair.

"Hey," Emil nodded. He still felt a little self-conscious, but not really as badly as before. He did try to keep his cool, though.

"Come learn how to catch Pokémon with me! Yong Soo knows how to do it! Ve~ his whole family have careers to do with Pokémon!"

"Really?" Emil questioned curiously. He wondered what exactly the occupations of Yong Soo's family were.

"Yeah, my family's good with Pokémon, but that's nothing to do with me, and I'm gonna show I can be far better, da ze!" Yong Soo called from his spot in the tall, thick grass. It looked like he was already searching for something to catch. The Korean boy called out from his spot, "Okay, now watch carefully, da ze! Hmm…" Emil watched closely along with Feliciano, the latter even on bated breath. After hearing a few rustles here and there, Yong Soo then declared, "Ahaa~!"

All of a sudden, a Pokémon leapt out from the grass and snarled angrily at the Korean. Emil and Feliciano immediately leapt back in shock and surprise.

"Ve! What is that?!" Feliciano squeaked, hiding behind Emil.

The Pokémon was a bit small, but it looked angry as it stood on all fours. Its body was primarily grey, with a black face, throat, feet and belly. Its eyes had yellow sclera and red irises, and its nose was also red. Its lower jaw had two pointed feet sticking out, and the fur at the base of its tail was rumpled and shaggy.

Emil immediately took out his Pokédex for a look. "Poochyena, the Bite Pokémon," said the Pokédex's mechanical voice. "A distinguishing feature is how large its fangs are compared to its body. At first sight, Poochyena takes a bite at anything that moves. This Pokémon chases after prey until the victim becomes exhausted. However, it may turn tail if the prey strikes back."

"That certainly doesn't look like it'll turn tail!" Emil exclaimed as he gazed at the Pokémon in both wariness and awe.

"Well, I'm gonna catch it!" Yong Soo grinned, looking determined. "Watch closely, da ze! Go, Fletchling!"

Once the white light disappeared, a bird Pokémon flew out, flapping its grey wings. It had a reddish-orange head with a triangular yellow mark on the back of each eye, and its body was also grey. Emil noticed that there was white tips on the wings, and its tail was long and black with a V-shaped marking near the tip. Its little legs were thin and spindly, and was also black, along with its beak and eyes.

"What a cutie~!" Feliciano cooed at seeing Yong Soo's other Pokémon.

Looking at the Pokédex again, its technical voice rang out, "Fletchling, the Tiny Robin Pokémon. These friendly Pokémon send signals to one another with beautiful chirps and tail-feather movements. Despite the beauty of its lilting voice, it's merciless to intruders that enter its territory."

"Okay! Fletchling, use Tackle!" commanded Yong Soo.

The bird Pokémon chirped as it charged forward and tackled right into Poochyena. The Bite Pokémon snarled a little, however, it charged forward itself – tackling right into Fletchling. The Tiny Robin Pokémon chirped in shock as it was knocked back quite a bit, however it flapped its wings a bit to gain its composure.

"That looked strong!" Feliciano remarked, looking on edge. Emil nodded, also feeling a bit nervous himself.

However, Yong Soo looked totally confident, "It'll take more to bring down my Fletchling, da ze! Another Tackle!"

"Tchling!" Fletchling peeped before it charged forward into another Tackle. This time, this one knocked Poochyena off its feet and back. Poochyena gave a yelp as it landed on the ground.

"You make sure to weaken the Pokémon first, da ze!" Yong Soo called, this time whipping out an empty Pokéball. "Then, go Pokéball, go!" he reared his arm back and threw it in a really strong manner – reminding Emil of a baseball pitcher.

The ball hit Poochyena on the head before opening. Once Poochyena disappeared into the ball, it landed onto the ground. It shook once…twice…then three times before it gave a little click and stopped shaking.

"And gotcha! Poochyena's been caught!" Yong Soo declared, looking highly pleased with himself.

"Wow!" Feliciano marvelled as the Korean bent over to pick up the Pokéball containing his new Pokémon. "The Pokémon went inside the Pokéball, ve~?!"

Emil couldn't help but give the Italian an incredulous look, 'Is this new information to him?' He couldn't help but wonder on that. Feliciano didn't seem like the sharpest tool in the shed, but still…

Yong Soo himself looked slightly disbelieving, "Come on, Feli…what do you think your Chespin is inside of right now?" However, he came towards the two new trainers and reached into his own bag. "Anyway, here, let me share some Pokéballs with the two of you!"

"Really? Thanks," Emil murmured in surprise. He took the five Pokéballs that Yong Soo gave him, and placed them in an empty pocket of his bag. Likewise, Feliciano thanked the Asian, and pocketed them as well.

"Ve~ do you think I can catch some Pokémon, too?" Feliciano questioned, looking excited.

"Of course you can, da ze!" Yong Soo responded animatedly. "You can catch the Pokémon around here just by throwing a Pokéball near them!"

"Okay!" Feliciano was beaming brightly. "If I find a cute or pretty Pokémon, I'll throw lots and lots of Pokéballs at it, and then we'll become friends!"

"When you catch a wild Pokémon, it makes your Pokémon stronger, too," added Yong Soo. "Good luck!" He jerked a thumb towards what appeared to be a huge mass of trees, "Erika is already up ahead in the forest, so I'm gonna go catch up with her! She actually outran me, da ze!" He couldn't help but laugh, "Well, see you in the forest!"

He then ran off, with Feliciano also following suit in top speed. However, Emil decided to take his time as he loved the scenery around him. It was also very peaceful and beautiful. Surprisingly enough, he didn't encounter any wild Pokémon as he continued walking in his calm, even pace.

After gazing around, and even checking through the grass, he heard a familiar voice call.

"Hey!"

Emil perked up to see Michelin running towards him. When she stopped, she was panting, clutching onto her knees as she tried to regain her breath. "Oh, hey, Michelin," Emil spoke up.

"Hey there, Emil!" Michelin panted a little. When she got her breath back, she stood straight and smiled, "So, how's it going?"

"Good," the Icelandic boy responded. "I said goodbye to Lukas, then I was watching Yong Soo catch Pokémon with Feliciano."

"Wow, really?" Michelin sighed. "Wish I could've seen that. What did he catch?"

"A Poochyena according to the Pokédex," replied Emil.

"Would've been really something to watch," chuckled Michelin. Suddenly, she stopped and looked up, her brown eyes widening a little. "Ah!"

Hearing a bit of a rustle, Emil turned around. Michelin came forward so that she was standing beside him. She was looking up, so he followed suit, wondering where the rustling came from.

"Look! Up there!" Michelin was grinning. "Check 'em out, Emil!"

Emil looked up and his violet eyes widened to see three Pokémon fluttering their beautiful wings above them. They had large, blue eyes, black antennae that extended out of their heads, and long, curled black proboscis. They had grey faces, undersides, and four, stubby limbs. Their lovely wings were predominantly black, and had large, yellow markings and rims on the edge, along with red and blue markings. On their lower pair of wings was a long, round-tipped extension.

"Those are…Beautifly, aren't they?" questioned Michelin.

Emil took out his Pokédex yet again. The mechanical voice confirmed the Seychellois girl's words, "Beautifly, the Butterfly Pokémon. Beautifly's favourite food is the sweet pollen of flowers. If you want to see this Pokémon, just leave a potted flower by an open window. Beautifly is sure to come looking for pollen. This Pokémon rides the spring winds as it flits around gathering pollen."

"Yeah, they're Beautifly," agreed Emil. He couldn't help but feel a smile come across his face at seeing the beautiful creatures flying away.

"They're so pretty, don't you think?" Michelin smiled softly.

"Definitely."

"But, wow," Michelin looked around. "We already made it to Route 102!"

"Did we?" Emil was confused at first, but checking the Town Map, indeed, she was correct. "Wow, we are…"

Michelin laughed, "I guess it's really true that time flies when you're with a friend!"

Emil couldn't help but feel his face redden slightly at being addressed that way. However, it would be a lie to say that he didn't like being referred to as that. He rubbed at his arm before giving a nod. He quickly murmured, "Everyone said they were going into the forest ahead, so…"

"Let's go, then!" Michelin beamed, looking fired up. "Miamolta Forest is up ahead!"

Walking several more steps, Emil and Michelin were at the entrance where they saw that the trees were becoming much larger, and even darker in tone and colour. Their mottled leaves were bunched against each other. Coming into Miamolta Forest, Emil noticed that only splotches of sunlight were there. The forest was filled with tall grass, and many trees were towering above the both of them. There were also patches of lovely, pale yellow flowers around.

And there, everyone else was waiting.

"You're finally here!" Yong Soo exclaimed. "What took you?"

"They probably just wanted some alone time together," Leon said with a deadpan expression. However, the mischievous glint in his brown eyes was undeniable.

Emil reddened and Michelin flushed, "That's not true! We just saw some Beautifly, that's all!"

"Oh, really?" Erika looked quite excited to hear that. "It must've been a lovely sight."

"It really was," Michelin nodded. "Now," she pumped her fist. "Let's go to the other end onward to Miamolta City!" And with that, she started running.

"Not if I get there, first, da ze!" Yong Soo smirked as he started running, too.

Leon and Erika soon followed suit. However, Emil noticed that Feliciano remained behind. "Aren't you going to follow them, Feliciano?" the Icelandic boy questioned.

"Ve, I don't like big, dark and scary forests like this," Feliciano shivered a bit. However, looking at Emil up and down, he then exclaimed, "Wait, I have a great idea! Let's walk together!"

"Huh?" Emil was slightly confused. "W-what?"

"I feel like something exciting will happen if I stay by you~!"

"R-really?" Emil was adjusted the collar of his shirt. However, he simply responded with a meek nod, "O-okay…"

"I'll heal your Pokémon whenever you want~" Feliciano beamed as he stayed close by Emil's side. Emil, admittedly, felt a bit uncomfortable with how close the Italian was standing beside him.

And with that, Emil and Feliciano ran to keep up with the rest of the group. Emil felt his muscles start to tire as Feliciano was far more nimble and speedy than how he seemed. Still, whenever Emil wanted to stop and take a breather, Feliciano was happy to stop and wait for him. Hearing familiar voices ahead, Emil and Feliciano followed as they trekked further in the forest.

In no time, they were able to keep up with the rest of the party.

"Miamolta Forest, huh?" Leon mused. "Might be a good place to test my skills."

Meanwhile, Erika started to walk into some of the tall grass, "First, I'd like to observe…" she mumbled to herself.

Also, Michelin was called upon by what appeared to be a Youngster. "A battle?" she questioned. However, she looked ready as soon as things were cleared, "Well, okay then! Bring it on!"

Emil noticed that Yong Soo wasn't among the group, so it must've meant that he was far ahead of them all. He wondered just how far, when Feliciano tugged on his arm.

"Oh, hang on a second, Emil~!"

The silver-haired boy watched the Italian then run into the grass and pick something up. Emil was hoping that it wasn't a wild Pokémon, but was instead surprised to see Feliciano come up with an iteam.

"Look at what I found, Emil!" Feliciano beamed. "Here, I'll give it to you~!"

"This is a Paralyze Heal," Emil noted. "This really is quite useful! Thanks, Feliciano."

"Ve~ you can just call me Feli~" the Italian grinned as they kept on going.

"Okay then, Feli..."

However, as they continued further into the forest, Emil then noticed that there were actually trainers who wanted to battle. At first taken aback with how forward some of them were, Emil took it into stride, and it only made him more determined to win with Fennekin. And indeed, Fennekin was getting more and more experience as he continued to battle with more and more trainers.

"If you have Pokémon with you, then you're an official Pokémon trainer!" a Youngster declared. "You can't say no to my challenge!" When Emil beat him, the Youngster groaned, "Argh…I lost. I should've trained mine more…"

A Bug Catcher saw the duo next, and laughed, "Haha! Our eyes met! I'll take you on with my Bug Pokémon!" From that match, Emil saw that Fennekin's Ember was super effective against the Bug-types, which he kept note of. It also reminded Emil that he had to brush up on what type was strong and weak against what. "Ow! Down and out!" the Bug Catcher cried upon seeing his Wurmple get torched by Emil's Fennekin's Ember.

"Come on, Scatterbug – let's powder this punk!" a Youngster declared. When he was beaten, though, he comforted his beaten Pokémon, "Cheer up, Scatterbug! We lost this time, but we'll get the next one who comes along for sure!"

A Lass was the next trainer that they bumped into. She came up and giggled to Emil, "Your Pokémon are in for a shock!" Emil was not impressed with the pun when he saw that she had an Electric-type Pokémon – a Pikachu. However, the Icelandic boy wondered if there were any wild Pikachu somewhere. When he defeated her, the Lass squealed, "Eep! I was the one who got shocked!"

Emil had to drag Feliciano away since he was flirting up a storm with her.

Sadly, another Lass challenged him to a battle. "I'm going to keep winning and aim to be the best Trainer," she declared. "Help me further my career!" When she lost, she moaned, "I ended up furthering your career…"

Again, Emil had to drag Feliciano away when he was flirting up another storm with her.

"Did you just become a Trainer?" another Youngster questioned Emil. When Emil nodded in response, he exclaimed, "We're both beginners!" But when Emil beat him, he groaned, "I challenged you because I thought I could beat you…"

"Want me to heal your Pokémon, Emil~?" Feliciano questioned, noticing that Fennekin looked a bit tired. Emil immediately agreed and let the Italian heal the poor Fox Pokémon. Once Fennekin was all healed up, Feliciano chuckled, "There, all better~!"

Continuing on, Emil once more had to drag Feliciano away when another Lass challenged him to a battle. "The best part about Pokémon battles is that they can happen anytime, with anyone, anywhere!" she proclaimed.

"Ve~ and I can meet beautiful girls anytime, anywhere!" Feliciano exclaimed happily.

When Emil beat her, though, she sighed but chirped happily, "I've got to keep battling and training up my really awesome Pokémon team!"

Continuing further into the forest, Emil was huffing slightly from the adrenaline rush he had with all the Pokémon battles so far. However, it was good – he felt really fired up, and ready to face whatever was coming next. He beat them all with Fennekin, and Feliciano was healing it countlessly.

"Ve~!" Feliciano exclaimed. "I think we're almost out of here!"

"Really?" Emil wiped the sweat from his brow with his arm. He felt a bit relieved, and also excited to see what was at the other end of the forest.

"So, you're the first to arrive."

Feliciano gave a yelp before clutching onto Emil, who whipped around to see who spoke. They were met with the sight of an amused looking Leon.

"Looks like my new neighbour is someone with a lot of potential!" Michelin grinned as she patted Emil's back. Emil couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed, however he also felt a bit happy with the compliment.

"The way Pokémon move, it's just incredible," Erika beamed pleasantly as she caught up with them.

"Hey, we're all here!" Yong Soo cheered. "Well, that's awesome! Now, let's go to Miamolta City, da ze!"

And with that, the six trainers ran forward as they exited Miamolta Forest.

They were met with sunlight as they saw that they were at route 103. There was another stream nearby, and a few tall trees that provided as nice shade for anyone who wanted to rest beneath them. There were also patches of tall grass around.

"So, what are you all going to do?" questioned Michelin once they all fully exited the forest.

"Why, look for Pokémon, of course!" Erika Soo spoke up. "We have to complete the Pokédex, after all. And furthermore, different Pokémon prefer living in different places. To put it another way, it's a chance to find different Pokémon than the ones in the forest."

"Ve~ I want to see fratello and nonno as soon as we enter the city!" Feliciano happily piped up.

"What are you gonna do, Leon?" Michelin asked him. "How about you, Yong Soo?"

Yong Soo responded enthusiastically, "I'm going to go to Miamolta City's Gym and challenge the Gym Leader, of course!"

"I, too," Leon nodded. "Pokémon trainers find out how good they really are by challenging the Leaders in Pokémon Gyms, after all."

"Ve~! So, I guess I'll be seeing you two soon, then!"

'Soon?' Emil wondered what Feliciano meant by that, however before he could question it, Yong Soo ran ahead in sheer determination with Leon casually following behind.

"I'm going to spend some time getting to know my Froakie," Michelin smiled. "Plus, I hear that the food in Miamolta is absolutely amazing."

"Sí! It is, it is!" Feliciano looked excited. "You should try the pasta and the pizza! Oooh! I know a really lovely place where they serve the best ravioli! And then afterwards, gelato is a good thing to have, too!"

Emil only listened to the conversation as he saw the city's buildings, which looked to be a good walking distance. He patted the Pokéball containing Fennekin as he, Feliciano, Michelin and Erika made their way to Miamolta City after Yong Soo and Leon.

Trying Miamolta's cuisine sounded nice, and admittedly, Emil was starting to get a bit hungry as the sun was setting, however he didn't at all feel tired.

No, instead he felt more fired up and determined.

He was already starting his Pokémon adventure, and he was already at the first city which would be where he'd have his first gym battle. Though yes, he was a bit nervous, he felt more eager and excited for a battle.

In all honesty, he couldn't wait.

And here comes the end of Chapter 4. =^^= I'll get to work for the next chapter and post it tomorrow as well. :D

Just gonna say - when there are a crap load of trainers, I won't place the battles, but just the dialogue of the trainers instead. Otherwise the chapters would be far too long. C'8

Anyway, what will happen in Miamolta City? What will Emil do first? Challenge the Gym Leader, or explore around for a bit? Who exactly is the Gym Leader of Miamolta City, anyway?

Tune in next time on Poketalia Edition: Amethyst~

Peace out!
- Hebi-Kazechi-10