X: So I forgot to put the freaking C in Treecko. Sue me.
Now, I'd understand if Treecko was a regular character, but just how does that deserve a flame? Treecko is only mentioned once. ONCE!! That's it! And what the hell was with the 'x-ray glasses'? In case ya didn't read all of it, May got Brendan too scared to even think of moving closer to her, consciously at least. And I don't care about what you think, I think Mudkip sux. Hell, I think all three starters suck. And if ya can't beat gym leaders with fire Pokémon then you must suck as well. I've beaten at least 4 gyms with Blaziken.
You must be the kind of person whose sole purpose in life is to flame ppl, even if there's nothing to flame about. Huh . . . so much for not caring if I get flamed. But seriously, that was just plain stupid.
Disclaimer: Nuh-uh
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Ch 4: Everyone has Weird Hair . . .
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It had taken a while, but May was finally able to convince Brendan that she would never do what she said she would do. But she did warn him that he would regret it if she ever woke up to Brendan's face again. When that was done they both headed to the kitchen to see if there was anything good to eat. They found some Eggo waffles, so they heated them up and . . . ate them. What were you expecting? That they'd twirl it on their fingers, throw it up in the air and catch it with their mouths? Actually . . . that kinda is what they did . . . talented pair of kids ain't they?
When they had finished eating and putting the dishes in the sink they found a note on the fridge that they had overlooked. It was from Norman telling them that he had gone off to the gym and that he would be waiting for them there. Brendan started mumbling curses.
The two gathered their bags and put them down next to the door. Then they went to the laundry room to get their clothes. May went upstairs to change out of her sweat pants into her normal traveling clothes. Brendan did the same except he did it downstairs. May put her hair into her normal style, and then tied her red bandana thing around her head. By the time she got downstairs Brendan was already waiting for her.
"I've been waiting for you for five minutes already. You finally ready to go?" he asked. May rolled her eyes, but nodded. They shouldered their bags and exited the house. Cyndaquil jumped onto Brendan's head and Torchic decided to perch itself on May's left shoulder. Once they got settled the trainers headed off towards the gym.
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"Well, here we are," Brendan said, "you think he'll let us battle him?" May shrugged.
"Maybe, maybe not. Why don't we go in and find out?" Brendan nodded. The Pokémon hopped off their perches and followed the trainers into the gym.
"Dad? You here?" As she said that the door to their right opened and her father entered the room.
"May! Brendan! I was wondering if you two would show up!" May smiled and the two hugged each other.
"Well, um, I wish we could stay longer but--"
"Mr. Norman!" All three of them turned to see a kid with somewhat green hair, a white shirt and blue pants on. He also looked like he could use some meat on his bones.
"Ah, Wally you're here . . . "
"Yeah, um," Wally caught sight of May and hesitated. After seeing Brendan's eyes narrow he looked back to Norman. "You said you'd lend me a Pokémon so I could catch my own Pokémon remember?" Norman nodded. He then unclipped a Pokéball from his belt and handed it to Wally. He told Wally that it was a Zigzagoon and that he expected it back once Wally caught a Pokémon. Wally nodded. Then Norman turned to May and Brendan.
"Could you two accompany Wally and make sure he catches a Pokémon safely?" Brendan glared at Wally. He really didn't like this kid for some reason. But why?
Because he looked at May. Wait a minute... no that can't be possible. Can it? He looked at May. Could he really . . . no, impossible. Fall for HER? It's only been four chapters and the author's making him start to like her? What kind of romance author are you?! The main characters aren't supposed to realize they're perfect for each other until the end!
Or if one of 'em are dying . . .
He shook his head to clear his mind. May glanced at him with a puzzled look before turning her attention back to her father.
"Sure Dad," May said. "Come on Wally, let's go get that, err . . . Pokémon." Wally nodded and the two walked to the door. May stopped and realized that Brendan hadn't moved and was still glaring at Wally. So she walked back to him, grabbed his ear, and dragged him out the door while Brendan spent that time teaching Wally some new words. Once outside she let go of him and they followed Wally back to Route 102. Once there the trio walked into a patch of grass. It felt . . . weird . . . this particular patch of grass didn't seem like it had been cut in a very long time, reaching Brendan's waist. Brendan was sure he'd kicked a few Pokémon . . . accidentally of course. They, meaning May and Wally, looked around for about 5 minutes before Wally spotted a Pokémon. It was a Ralts.
"What?! How could he find a Ralts? And that quickly too?!" Brendan shouted. "That is like, sooo not fair!" he said as he pouted and stomped his foot on the ground. He saw May looking at him strangely so he flashed a V sign. May rolled her eyes and told him to shut up. Wally hesitantly pulled out the Pokéball containing Zigzagoon, and tossed it towards the Ralts. A red light emitted from the ball, and Zigzagoon took its form. The Pokéball returned to Wally.
I hope that Ralts kicks his scrawny little butt, Brendan thought.
"Zigzagoon use Tackle!" Wally ordered as the raccoon-like Pokémon ran after Ralts. Just as it was about to hit the Pokémon Ralts used Growl, stopping Zigzagoon from attacking as it brought its paws to its ears.
"Zigzagoon use Tail Whip," Wally ordered. Zigzagoon jumped towards the Ralts and spun around a few times, smacking Ralts with its tail. "Good! Now use . . . uhh . . . crap what's that attack called? Oh yeah! Tackle!" Brendan just about crashed to the grass-covered ground. Zigzagoon ran towards the Pokémon and this time was able to hit Ralts before it could recover and use Growl again. Ralts staggered back a few feet before getting hit again. This time it fell over. Wally pulled out the Pokéball Norman had given him, threw it, and it encased Ralts within it. About a minute later Ralts finally gave up, and it now belonged to Wally.
Aww shucks.
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"Mr. Norman I caught a Ralts!" Wally said as he walked through the gym doors and up to Norman. Norman was quite shocked, since Ralts was so rare and because the three had returned very quickly. Plus he didn't think Wally would be lucky enough or skilled enough to catch any Pokémon. Brendan however was still glaring at Wally and grumbling too. May went up to Norman and stood at his side while Brendan walked behind May and leaned against the wall with his arms crossed.
"That's . . . very good Wally," Norman said. Wally beamed with pride. Then Wally turned his attention to May. Once again Brendan's eyes narrowed, but Wally didn't see it this time.
"Thanks for coming with me. Today was the last day I would be able to try and catch a Pokémon since I'm moving to Verdanturf Town this afternoon. But maybe you and," Wally tried to remember the white-haired kid's name. He couldn't remember so he asked May. She gave him Brendan's name. "Oh, well, maybe you and Brandon—"
"It's Brendan!"
"Oh, sorry Brendan. Anyways, maybe you and Brendan could come see me if your journey takes you there." May smiled and nodded, Brendan didn't do anything. Wally said good-bye to them, and left for his house. May turned to Norman.
"He seems . . . uh, nice," she said to her father.
"If you say so . . ." May blinked. "Unfortunately something about the air here is making it hard for his body to function properly. Verdanturf supposedly has a very clean, very fresh atmosphere that should help him become healthy again. Anyway, you two probably want to head on now. You're best bet is to head to Rustboro City. There you'll meet Roxanne, the gym leader. Battle her for your first badges. You two are still too young and inexperienced to battle me. Once you show me, hmm, let's say four badges, I'll accept your challenges." May and Brendan nodded. With one last hug from May to her father the two trainers left the gym. Or they would have if Norman hadn't stopped them one more time. They turned and walked back to Norman.
"Sorry about that. But I just wanted to give each of you a gift for your journey," Norman said. This got both the trainer's attention, along with their Pokémon's. Norman went to a back room and came back with closed hands. Curiosity was starting to get to the four.
"May, this is for you," Norman said as he stuck out his right hand. He put his hand over May's and opened it, letting the object in his hand fall into May's. It was a Pokéball. Norman did the same with Brendan, except with his left hand. It also was a Pokéball.
"Go ahead, open them," Norman said. May and Brendan nodded. At the same time they pushed the button to enlarge the ball, then tossed them in the air. A hiss came from the balls as they opened up, releasing the usual red light before closing and returning to the trainers. The trainers and their Pokémon stared at the lights as they waited for them to take form.
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Is that a cliffie? Nope? Nah, I didn't think so either.
I don't really have anything to say since I'm actually revising my chapters and all . . . except READ AND REVIEW!!
G'night.
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