Hey y'all!
Okay, finally! Next chapter up! Sorry it took so long, I had to come back home from Colorado and move back in and out and take finals and all this other shit, so… UGH! Haha Anyways, daily freak out is out of the way, this chapter will be a basic chapter and introduce a little drama to the mix, what good is life without it, right? If you like this story, please leave a comment or a review! Or if you didn't like, do the same! I always like positive criticism… And negative criticism works, too… I guess… Enjoy the story, folks!
I do not own, nor ever will own, the rights to Pokémon or any of the characters, objects, creatures, etc. Nintendo owns all rights to this franchise… That includes the new 3rd Gen remakes :(…
Chapter 3
Everything was hazy. Coupled with the pounding in his head, this made it a lot more difficult for Carter to get up. He decided to stay in his bed for a little bit longer, but his body wouldn't let him. It decided a wakeup call was needed, so his stomach felt like getting rid of all of its contents. This caused Carter to jump straight out of his bed and go directly to his toilet. All at once, everything he had from the other day flew out of his mouth.
Once Carter was finished, he looked up from the toilet. "Ugh… What the hell happened last night…?" He groaned to no one in particular.
From outside of the bathroom came an amused laugh. "So", an unknown, English accented voice began "I'm guessing that was your first college party yesterday?"
Carter turned his head, trying to make out who the figure was that stood behind him. What he could see through the haziness was a young man about his age. He had short, blonde hair and small, blue eyes highlighting his round face. His frame was slightly muscular, and it was covered by a black vast, white undershirt, black jeans, black wristbands, and white converse. The expression on his face was one of humor.
"Ugh… Who are you? What happ-" Carter's question was cut short as he put his head in the toilet, again. Once it was over, he continued. "What happened last night?" He finally got out.
"Heh, forgot I introduced myself to a drunk you last night. I'm Justin Miles, your roommate." He began. "And you were extremely wasted when your friends brought you in. You must have had one hell of a night!" As he said this he gave Carter a pat on the back, whose head was back in the toilet.
When he got back up from his spell, hoping it was the last, he simply asked, "Friends?" His memory wasn't kicking in, finally he remembered most of yesterday. "Oh yeah. Aaron, Delilah, and Dom." Carter smiled, happy to have met caring people like them on day one. Then his face turned into one of horror and worry. "Oh man…" He turned to Justin, "Was there a blonde girl with them named Eileen?!" He questioned urgently.
Justin scratched his chin for a minute trying to remember. "Nope, no blonde. Just the three that you mentioned."
Carter breathed a sigh of a relief, and decided to get off the floor. As he got off the floor, he stumbled a little, but was caught by Justin. "Don't worry, man. I gotcha." He put Carter's arm around his shoulders and led him to his bed. "You should rest here for a little bit." The blonde-haired man laid him down. "So, what happened to you last night?" Was the question he asked after he sat down on his own bed.
"To be honest, I'm not completely sure." Carter admitted hesitantly, "The last thing I remember was dancing with this really hot girl, and then…. Everything went black." He closed his eyes again as if to mimic the effect, but then opened them up quickly as it made him dizzy.
His roommate smirked, "Yup, your first college party will do that to ya." A laugh accompanied this, "You don't know your limits, so this usually happens to freshman party-goers. Trust me on this, I'm a sophomore so I would l know."
The amusement that came from Justin wasn't shared by Carter. He gave a fake laugh. "I'm glad you find this funny, 'cause I'm hurting like no other right now!" This almost came out as a yell.
"Hey, man. I'm just telling you what happens to every freshman this time of year. That's all." Justin replied to this comment with a hint of agitation in his voice.
Carter calmed down. "I know, I know… Just doesn't feel good you know?"
At this, Justin's smirked reappeared on his face. "Yeah, I know. I was there last year and I'm sure you aren't the only one feeling it today." Both roommates laughed at this, but Carter's was cut short as it gave him a headache. "So, I guess we should get to know each other, huh? What's your major?"
Carter responded to the change in subject positively. "I'm a Gym Training Major with a minor in Pokémon Battle Studies." He answered this, as he always did, with a prideful tone. "What about you?"
"For me, League Major with a minor in Gym Training." Justin answered with an even more prideful tone than Carter had seconds ago.
His roommate was impressed. "Wow. You must be an extremely good trainer to be looking at becoming part of the Pokémon League."
"Yeah, not to gloat, but…" He trailed off for a second. "Well, let's just say I'm probably the best trainer the Kanto and Johto regions have seen since Red."
"Geez, someone sounds cocky." Carter had a slightly disapproving look on his face.
"I said 'probably'. And when you beat every gym leader in those two regions and win almost every of their cities' open tournaments, wouldn't you think you're one of the best, too?"
Carter's face went from one of disapproving to one of being shocked. Staring at the stranger who he just met moments ago, he tried to find something to say. Justin said it for him.
"I know. Wow, right? But I can't take all the credit, my team got me through most of my battles." His attention turned to the necklace around his neck with three spaces empty and three filled by poké balls. "These guys have been with me through thick and thin." Justin turned his attention back to Carter, who he noticed was staring at the silver necklace. "When I get the chance I'll have to show them to ya."
Once he said this, Carter quit staring and was finally able to form a response. "That'd be great! We'll have to have a battle, then. I always love facing strong opponents!" The usual determined smile he had when he challenged trainers to a battle appeared on his face.
Justin laughed at Carter's determination. "Someday, I'm sure we will. But, not today. I have to… Take care of some business." His sentenced was finished with an air of mystery and a slight questioning tone to it. A suspicious look appeared on his face, adding to this fact. "You should probably get a little more rest before you get up, I'll see you later." Carter's new roommate made his way to the door and left, leaving the determined young man on his own.
"Huh. What an interesting guy." Was all that came out of Carter's mouth before he closed his eyes. He went back to sleep, enjoying the blissfulness he received from it. It was hours later before he was woken up by an incoming message coming from his Holo Caster. The message was from Eileen, asking if he wanted to hang out. Carter turned to the clock by his bed, showing it was 6:00 PM. "Wow, I've been out for about 7 hours…"
The message, as well as the time, made Carter jump out of bed. Quickly he took a shower, brushed his teeth, and made for a change of clothes. After this, he responded to Eileen's message telling her to meet him at the middle of the living quad. Once he finished everything, he bolted out towards the meeting point, running through groups of people and jumping down stairs. When he was out of Sycamore Hall, he released Phylum from his poké ball to join him. They made their way over to the quad area.
As they got closer towards the center, they saw Eileen and Zesty, as in most cases, on her trainer's shoulder. She waved at him and Zesty followed suit. "Hey, sleepyhead!" Eileen jogged towards Carter and stopped in front of him, giving him a quick hug. "So, how was that party last night?"
"It-", Carter paused for a moment wondering if he should tell Eileen what happened. Deciding not to, he continued. "It was okay, just a bonfire and some great music. How was exploring the city?"
Not suspecting anything wrong with what he said, Eileen responded to the question. "It was great! I got to see so many of the boutiques and Prism Tower, and the restaurants! The one I went to was so nice and delicious, plus you have to battle before you eat!" This put a competitive look on her face. "That's actually something I wanted to ask you: do you want to go grab dinner and a battle?"
"Dinner and a battle?!" Carter exclaimed with an amazed tone. "Of course! That sounds awesome! Let's go!"
Eileen laughed at his enthusiasm. "Alright, follow me!" The pair and their pokémon left the University and made their way into Lumiose City. They walked down the streets, enjoying the warm, breezy night. Lights dotted every street and illuminated the city spectacularly. As they walked down the streets, they saw Gogoats pass by with their riders and trainers enjoying the night air at cafes with their pokémon. After walking through the winding allies and streets and past Prism Tower, which fascinated Carter to the point where Eileen had to drag him past it, the duo finally arrived at the restaurant.
"Okay, this is it!" Eileen beamed happily.
"Restaurant… Le Nah?" Carter questioned as he read the sign in front of the building. "They couldn't think of a better name for this place?" He laughed at his joke, Eileen followed suit as if realizing the name for the first time. While their trainers were laughing, Phylum and Zesty had looks of amusement on their faces.
"Well, we're broke college students. The cheapest is the best!" The joking continued, and so did their laughing.
They all made their way into the restaurant and asked for a table for two. "Alright, one table for the young couple!" Their waiter answered with an energetic, Kalosian accent.
Both turned red and Phylum and Zesty looked at their trainers, wondering what was said. "Um…" Eileen was the first to speak. "We aren't a couple. We're just friends out looking for dinner and some entertainment." She looked away from Carter as she was saying this, as did he while rubbing the back of his head.
"Oh!" The waiter exclaimed alarmed. "I'm sorry! You two look like such a great couple, I only assumed!" The red on both students' cheeks deepened. "Well, one for two friends, then… Follow me, mes amies!"
After a few more seconds of embarrassment, the group of pokémon and students followed. They were set at a table on the indoor balcony. Phylum sat by the table and Zesty took her normal place on Eileen's shoulder. "I will be right back with the appetizer!" The waiter stated while rushing to the kitchen. This left Carter and Eileen in a slightly uncomfortable silence.
"So, um…" Eileen tried to begin, but had trouble finding what to say. "What were you up to today?" She finally said, deciding to go on a simple question.
"Well, actually", Carter started to rub the back of his head again "I pretty much just slept the day away." He chuckled at himself. "After last night, I needed it! What about you?"
"Just getting ready for classes tomorrow, and checking out my class schedule to see where I have to go first."
"Oh yeah, class. Now I remember why I came here. So, what classes do you-" Carter was cut short as a man with black hair and white chef outfit came to their table.
"Bonjour, mademoiselle and monsieur! Je suis Chef Rogers, and aujourd'hui we have a nice salad verte with tomatoes, topped with shredded parmesan!" He laid the dishes down on the table. Before the two could even reach for their forks, the chef interrupted them. "Ah, ah, ah! This meal needs time to settle, alors we shall have a pokémon double battle to pass the time!" As he said this, he sent out a Pansage and Pansear.
Carter and Eileen followed suit with competitive eagerness by sending out Tucson and Petals. The two made quick work of the two monkey-like pokémon, with Tucson using rollout on Pansear, nailing a critical hit. While Petals used poison jab to deal a one-hit KO to Rogers' Pansage. With their quick battle, the meal settled perfectly. "Très bien! C'est magnifique! I shall be back with the main course shortly!"
Once the chef left, the two enjoyed their appetizer. "So," Eileen started. "I think you were in the middle of asking me something?"
"Oh, yeah! I was gonna ask what classes do you have this semester?" Carter asked after a few seconds of remembering.
"Well, I have Applied Gym Studies 101, Pre-Calc, Gym Battle Techniques 101, and Evolutionary Science."
"Great schedule! What time do you have Applied Gym Studies and Gym Battle Techniques?"
"I have Gym Studies on Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 to 12:00 and Gym Battle Techniques on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1:55 to 2:10."
"Cool, I have the same time for Gym Studies, but Gym Battle Techniques right after it. At least we have one class together." Carter let a grin appear on his face.
"Yeah! I'm looking forward to it!" Eileen replied with excitement in her tone. Carter could hear the excitement and was happy to know she was as equally happy to be in the same class with him.
The chef came out to with the main course: steak served with a side of a spicy sauce and potatoes. "Bon appetite! But first, may I entertain you with another double battle?"
Carter and Eileen answered 'yes' at the same time. For this battle, Rogers sent out a Panpour and a Pansear. The two trainers sent out Tucson and Zesty. Again, it was a rather easy battle, as Zesty used thunder wave to paralyze Panpour, while Tucson used thunder fang to finish it off. Then, they turned their attention to Pansear, who had dealt a terrible blow with flamethrower to Zesty. Eileen's Pichu was burnt terribly, but she still had some fight left in her. She quickly countered with a thunder shock, while Tucson followed up with a rapid spin to defeat the High Temp pokémon.
"Ah! That battle was brilliant! Enjoy your meal, I have something special planned for your dessert!" Rogers complimented after the battle, then went back to the kitchen to prepare their final course.
"That battle was a little harder than the last." Eileen admitted. "I'm not gonna lie, I like this restaurant, even though it's named Le Nah." Carter laughed, still amused by the restaurant's name.
"Yeah", he turned his attention to Zesty, giving her scratch on the head. "How's the burn their Zest?" She gave him a cry to let him know she was feeling alright. "Well, here. It just so happens that I have a burn heal." Carter reached into his pack and pulled out a bottle of green colored medicine, applying it to Zesty. A squeal of joy came from the pokémon as the medicine was applied to the wound.
"Thanks, Carter!" Eileen thanked him with a genuine smile on her face. "It's really nice to see someone care for others pokémon like that."
"Of course, she's a really cute pokémon." Carter again scratched the Pichu's chin and decided to take a little bit of a chance. "With a cute trainer to match." He smiled at Eileen after saying this.
Said trainer blushed at this, but had a smile added to her face. "Well, I could say the same to you." It was Carter's turn to blush as he began to rub the back of his head. Before he could reply to the same compliment he was given, Chef Rogers came out with their dessert, which was a slice of cheesecake topped off with a strawberry and strawberry sauce. Following Rogers were two garcons with six dishes of pokémon food prepared for their pokémon.
"Here is your dessert! And a little treat for a hard working pokémon! But, as always, it must set. So, one more battle, yes?" This time Rogers had a competitive and determined grin of his own. He sent out a Simisage and Simipour to greet his two customers and their companions. For this battle, Carter sent out Phylum and Eileen sent out Elsa. "This is a good combination, mes amies. But these are my strongest pokémon, prepare yourselves! Saucé, scald!"
Roger's Simipour shot steaming hot water at Phylum, burning him slightly but causing no significant damage. "Follow up with rock smash, Herbe!" His Simisage followed behind the Simipour with a rock smash to Elsa, causing damage to her. Both pokémon quickly recovered, ready to strike back.
"Phylum, use grass knot!" Grassy vines shot from the Leafeon and caught Saucé in a trap. While caught Elsa used ice beam to freeze the trapped pokémon. During this combo, Herbe took advantage of their attacking its teammate and struck the defenseless Elsa with another rock smash.
Eileen encouraged her pokémon. "Come on, Elsa! I know you aren't done, yet! We can do this!" A very small amount of energy came back to Elsa, as she could barely stand. She covered the area with icy wind, damaging the frozen Simipour and Simisage heavily. While this happened, Phylum began charging a solar beam, just needing a few more seconds to hit Saucé and take it out. With it being frozen, and the icy wind slowing down Herbe, Phylum was able to fully charge the attack, knocking Saucé out of the battle. Both pokémon then turned their attention to the Simisage.
Herbe was already weakened by the icy wind, but so was Elsa from the rock smash attacks she took. Phylum jumped in between Elsa and Herbe to make sure no more damage was done to the wounded pokémon. "Alright, as a team!" Carter announced. "Phylum, use grass knot!"
"Elsa, ice beam!"
More vines shot from Phylum and encased Herbe in a grassy prison. Following close behind the vines was a beam of ice that struck Herbe straight on. With a direct hit the pokémon quickly fell to Elsa and Phylum. They had won the battle, and a well-deserved meal. "You two battle amazingly! With such great skills this meal is on the house! S'il-vous plait, come again! I will await your return and cook up an even greater battle! Again, bon appetite!" The chef withdrew his two pokémon and made his way back into the kitchen, leaving Carter, Eileen, and their pokémon to enjoy the meal given to them.
"Well, that was a great battle! And it was so nice of him to give us a free meal!" Eileen exclaimed happily. A smile donned her face. "You did really well out there, Carter!"
Carter returned it. "You were great, yourself. We make a pretty good team, don't we?" She nodded in agreement as he raised his glass for a cheer. Their glasses met.
"We do make a great team. To an amazing freshman year!"
"To an amazing freshman year!" Carter echoed.
After the toast, the group enjoyed the last course of their meal with glee. Once the meal was finished, they thanked their waiter and told him to give their compliments to Chef Rogers, for the meal and the battle. After returning their pokémon, besides Elsa, Phylum, and Zesty, they left. By the time they exited the restaurant it was close to 11:00, so they made their way back to the University. On the way back they talked about simple things, what college would be like, what their likings were, simple. In front of them, Zesty road on Elsa's back and the two walked beside Phylum, talking with each other in their own way.
"Well, looks like those three are getting along." Commented Carter.
"You'd think they would", Eileen chimed in. "After several duo battles like that, I think all our pokémon are starting to get along." She finished this with a smile.
By this time, they had returned to the dorm quad and were outside Birch Hall. "Well, this is my stop." Eileen said half-heartedly. "I'll see you tomorrow?"
"Definitely. Want to grab some breakfast in the morning?" Carter asked trying to hide his hopeful tone.
"I can't, but we can try and have lunch tomorrow. Sound good?"
"Yeah, sounds great. Good-" Before he could wish Eileen a good night, someone grabbed him from behind and wrapped their arms around his waist. He turned around to see a red-headed, energetic girl who had brown eyes, tanned skin, and a huge smile. On her was a pink tube top and skinny blue jeans ending at a pair of pink heels with black soles. A confused look found its way to both his and Eileen's face.
"There you are! You've been hiding from me all day!" She squealed with a gleeful tone. Before Carter could say anything, she quickly wrapped herself around him and kissed him deeply. The confused look on Carter's face deepened and a shocked look replaced Eileen's confused one.
Eileen took this, solemnly, as a hint to leave. "Well", she began in a slightly disheartened tone "I guess I'll see you tomorrow, good night…" She quickly made her way up the steps to the dorm hall and was followed suit by her pokémon.
"Eileen, wa-" Carter tried to break away and catch her, but he was quickly pulled back into the red-head's deep kiss. By the time he broke free of her grasp Eileen was already locked behind the doors to Birch Hall.
"Eileen…" Was the only thing that came from Carter's disappointed voice. Phylum mirrored his disappointment, not yet ready to say goodbye to his new friends.
"Well, now that third wheel is gone", she came up behind Carter, again. "We can have some real fun!" A devilishly happy smile came to her face.
Carter pulled away from her, a little force was needed to pull away from her iron grip around his waist. Then he faced her and asked in a confused, disappointed, and slightly angered tone, "Who are you?"
Yup, cock-blocked. I modeled Carter after some events I've seen in college, and high school, and some of them are mirrored after my life. So, I've never had good luck with girls, this would definitely happen to me, or something like this… My luck right? -.- Well, what did you guys think, huh? We haven't even gotten to classes yet and so much shit has happened! …Or I think so, anyways. Hope this was a good chapter and stay tuned for the next one.
We have to go through the fallout from this, the first day of classes, and find out why Justin acted a little oddly at the end of his conversation with Carter. Ohhhhh, ahhhhhh! So stay tuned, until next time y'all, peace! Thank ya kindly for reading :)