Wassup, Family? Now I am soooo sorry for the long delay! I was on vacation so I didn't have access to a computer so I started writing on my Playbook, but then I had problems with my Playbook. That aside, my Playbook's fine again, and I shall write some more! Enjoy!
Volt found himself in a small, enclosed space. It was dark, and stuffy in there. He heard voices coming from outside the space he was in, but they didn't sound like the voices of Pokemon. He didn't know what to do, when suddenly, the top half of the space opened up, revealing a bright light. Volt covered his eyes, and when he reopened them, he found himself in what appeared to be an arena, with weird creatures watching him from all around. Volt was awfully confused, but then, across from him, in a flash of white light, appeared a Machamp. It stared down at him menacingly, before a female voice from behind him yelled
"Machamp! Dynamicpunch!" Then, the Machamp's fist began to glow as it charged up the Dynamicpunch, and began to bring it down upon Volt. Volt tried to dodge it but his body just wouldn't move, and he could do nothing as the Machamp hit him with the super-powerful...
Volt awoke sweating like a Cubchoo in the desert. He checked to see if he was fully intact, which he was, to his relief. He looked around to see his family and friends sleeping around him, and that he was home. Volt was relieved to see that all was fine and that the arena and the Machamp were but a nightmare. Volt decided to sneak out of his home and head down to the nearby well. There he got some water. As the soothing liquid poured down his throat, his body began to halt its downpour of sweat. Volt took a deep breath and took a seat upon a nearby log.
He looked up at the lovely moon, and began to reflect on his nightmare. He had heard somewhere that dreams could mean something. It may be a premonition of coming events, even if a very loose one, or perhaps even facing one with an issue in their life, such as say bullies or family problems. Or it could just be your mind playing tricks on you. Most would consider it to be the latter, but Volt wasn't sure. He'd always wondered what lied beyond the Island, and the creatures looked extremely foreign, though on one end they looked like deformed Jynxes, Gardevoirs, Machokes, Machops, Ralts, and Kirlia. Either way Volt was confused and tired and eventually decided to head back home.
"What's going on Volt?" A mysterious voice asked from within the forest Volt was close to.
"Oh, hey Shen." Volt said as a response. A tree rustled from the exterior of the forest, and a Riolu dropped down from it.
"What are you doing out here this late?" Shen asked. "You're aware of the rather large quantity of predators that hunt at night, right?" Shen had already fought a Scolipede and his Whirlipede son who were looking for a meal, so he was already rattled.
"Believe me, I do." Volt responded. He made a mistake going out at night for food one time, and ended up being captured by a swarm of Murkrow and their Honchkrow boss. He was outnumbered and would have been killed if not for Shen saving him. The two combined their abilities to fight off the Dark birds, and emerged victorious. Volt and Shen have been friends ever since.
"So, what are you doing out here?" Shen asked with curiosity.
"Well...I was thirsty and decided to get a drink." Volt left out the part about the nightmare he had.
"Hmph." Shen replied. He could tell there was more, but decided not to ask.
"So, I witnessed your triumphant return to your village, Volt." Shen said. "It looked very touching."
"I was so glad to be home!" Volt replied. "I was so glad to see my family, I missed them so much and...oh." Volt just remembered Shen's...problems.
"Don't worry, I'm over it." Shen answered, although he most definitely was not. He never truly would be.
"So, maybe I could introduce you to my family and friends tomorrow?" Volt asked.
"Really?" Shen asked, slightly surprised.
"Sure, they'll be delighted to meet you, I'm sure." Volt responded happily.
Shen thought about this, and decided he'd go for it. "Ok." He simply said.
"Alright, I'll come and get you tomorrow morning ok?" Volt said.
"Sounds good." Shen responded.
"Awesome! See you then." Volt said before dashing off back to his home. Shen jumped back into the tree he was currently using as a bed. Shen closed his eyes and his memories just came rushing back.
Shen belonged to a tribe that was founded by Riolu and Lucario, who then formed a partnership with a tribe made up of Ralts, Kirlia, Gerdevoirs, and Gallades. Shen had a fairly standard childhood for the most part, loving parents and a caring big brother who evolved very quickly, a peaceful community he lived in, and good neighbors. Shen just had one tiny secret he kept from everyone around him...he had a huge crush on the partner tribe's chief's daughter. The girl he has his eye on was a beautiful Kirlia named Mari. Mari and him met at an early age, and were good friends for a long time, and for most of that time, Shen was crushing like mad. Mari was also a dancer, and Shen enjoyed watching her dance more than anything (besides maybe Pomeg Berries). He loved how her body moved so elegantly as her "skirt" twirled along with her, her green hair flowing this way and that as the lovely Kirlia twirled and leapt around on her toes like an angel. Shen would stare dreamily as Mari twirled and danced like the beauty she was. Shen felt that his life was complete...until a tragic incident occurred. A hungry and angry Charizard attacked Shen's village one day, and Shen had never been so afraid in his life. The flying beast spat flames as it soared over the village, and eventually landed right in front of Shen's home. Shen stayed hidden within the little hovel, until the beast breathed flames upon the home of Shen and his family. Shen's Father grabbed the young Riolu and dashed out the door using Extremespeed. Shen's brother and mother were already out. The Charizard turned to see Shen's Father standing tall against it. He told Shen to run, and then hit the beast with an Aura Sphere. The Charizard fell down with a thud as Shen headed for the bushes on the outskirts of the village. Shen peeked out from the bushes to see his father going toe to toe with the Charizard in the most exciting battle he's ever seen. At one point his dad seemed to be winning; his dad hit Charizard several times with force, and the beast looked tired, and eventually collapsed. Shen's Father stood triumphantly over the beast with a smirk, only for the Charizard's eyes to shoot open, and the beast turned its head to shoot a Flamethrower at the Lucario. Shen's Father shouted in agony as the flames enveloped him. Shen watched as his father was defeated and then carried away by the fire-type monster. After that, Shen was never the same. The once happy and cheerful Shen became quiet and secluded, not smiling very often. One night, while Shen was sitting alone away from the tribes, Mari came up to him. She said that she was sorry for his loss, then quickly, yet sincerely, gave him a kiss on the cheek. Just a little one, but it got Shen's face as red as a Charmander. Mari noticed this, gave a slight giggle, and then walked away. For the first time since his father's death, Shen smiled. Unbeknownst to Shen, Mari's father found out about their liking of each other and he was unhappy with it. He had Shen banished from the tribes, both of them. Shen was tossed into the woods by the Gallade and left for dead. Shen wandered through the forest relying on skills taught by his brother to survive. Shen felt quite lonely until he met Volt, and they became friends.
Shen fell asleep at some unconfirmed time and woke up when a Metapod fell on his head after falling from a tree branch. Shen almost fell out of the tree he was in, still recovering from his rude awakening. He regained his posture and dropped gracefully down from the tree. He paused when the Metapod who fell on his head asked for his help. Shen rolled his eyes, remembering Volt's advice about helping others, and tossed the Metapod back up into the tree. Shen then grabbed a Chesto Berry from a nearby bush and began snacking. He sat against the tree for a while before he saw Volt walking down the path he was on the other night. Shen sat up and walked over to him, the two said hi, and Volt walked him over to his village. Volt introduced Shen to his family and friends, and it was all very touching. For the first time since the "incident", Shen felt accepted.
Shen felt...home.
More sorry for the long delay! Love you guys! See ya next time.