"AURGH!" I groaned loudly, putting my hands on my head. "Pokemon...Pokemon!?" I have been in the same patch of grass, where Professor Juniper did her demonstration, for more than 15 minutes and not even one Pokemon popped out of the grass. I sat down and sighed. "Boy...finding a Pokemon this common should be easy, now it's nerve-wrecking..." Even in my journey across the other regions, finding a Pokemon shouldn't take a sweat.
"Osha...Osha..." I raised my head to see Oshawott still searching in the tall grass. I guess there is someone who still keeps going. "Osha? Osha Osha!" Muji signal me with his little arm to go to him. I stood up and jogged my way to where Muji is. In front of us is a small hole, about 8 inches in width.
"Nice going, Muji!" I cheered, getting down to one knee. "I bet there is bound to be any Pokemon in the hole." I leaned in closer to take a look inside of the hole. It's pretty dark in there, obviously. "Hello?" My voice echoed down the hole. Out of nowhere, a shadow came up quickly to my face and started scratching. "Mm mm mm mm mm mm mm!" I frantically ran around, trying to grab a hold of what is on my face.
"Osha Oshaaaaa!" I can hear Muji's voice getting closer and closer. Wonder why? I felt the little shadow moved away from my face. I opened my eyes to see Muji heading towards with his Tackle attack. Noticing that the shadow is no where in sight, Muji flailed in the air as he tried to slow down his attacking speed.
"Waaah!" I braced myself as Muji hit my head, sending me down to the ground. "Ow..." I groaned.
"Osha Osha!?" Muji came to my side in a matter of seconds to see if I am okay. I lifted myself up and sat up, rubbing my head.
"It's okay, Muji." I replied. "I know you didn't mean to do that." My mind now focused on the shadow. "But what was that thing that just attacked me a moment ago.
"Tch, tch, tch..." I heard some chattering sound coming from behind me. I turned to see a Patrat inside my backpack. I twisted my head around, now knowing that her backpack is not on her back.
"AHHH! MY BERRIES!" I screamed. I sprinted to the Patrat, now holding my hand grown Sitrus Berries, as the Pokemon made its way to the hole. "Get back here and give me back those berries!" As the Patrat ran, my berries were slipping through his arms and bounced to the ground.
"Tch tch?" The Patrat stopped near the hole to turn, eyeing me running to him. He even eyed his arms, seeing no berries in possession.
"Hah! I got you now!" I lunged forward, but saw the Patrat panicked and nose-dived into the hold. "WAH!" I fell face down, skidded to a stop near the hole with my legs bend like a Skorupi, and then dropped down. "Mrrph..." I muffled through the dirt. I picked myself up with my arms, spitting some dirt out of my mouth before eying the hole. "You are not getting away that easily, you Patrat!" I put my arm through the hold, feeling around for the Pokemon.
"Osha?" Muji came by me with his head tilted to the side. My guess is that probably Muji is telling me if that is a good idea.
"No worries, Muji. I got it completely under contro- OW!" Something bit me! I brought my arm up, and sure enough, it was the same Patrat. "Really!? This is really happening!? I have been an experienced Trainer for a few years, and I am getting myself beaten by a little Patrat!" I yelled.
"Tch tch tch!" The Patrat chattered, almost sounded like he was laughing at me.
"Oh why you li-" I stopped to hear a small growl. The sound is coming from Patrat's stomach. I eased up and smiled. "No wonder why you were after my berries. You're hungry aren't you?" I said the Patrat.
"Osha..." Muji's voice was heard to my right. He is picking up my Sitrus Berries one by one in his arms, though one kept on falling off every time he puts another berry in. "Osha?" He tries putting that fallen Sitrus Berry in his arms, but another one fell down. "Osha..." Muji slumped over with a sweat drop going down his head, still holding the few berries in his arms.
"Hmmm..." I eyed the berries, and then turned back to see Patrat. "Say, do you want one of my berries?" I asked. I noticed the Patrat's ears shot up and opened his mouth, releasing his bite grip on my hand, and landed on the ground in front of me.
"Tch tch tch tch!" The Patrat chattered, nodding a yes several times.
"Sounds like someone's determined." I smiled. "But, let's make this fair, okay?" I held up my index finger, seeing the Patrat nodded. "If you can win a Pokemon battle, I will give you some of my berries. But, if I win, I will use one of my Poke Balls and capture you. Does that sound fair?"
"Tch tch!" The Patrat smile, holding an arm up as he is ready for a battle.
"Alright." I turn to look at Muji. "Muji, are you ready for a battle?" I stood up on my two feet.
"Osha Osha!" Muji smiled, setting my berries down in a pile and began running to my side. He looked at the Patrat, making a determined smile.
"I hope you are ready, Patrat!" I said. The Patrat signal me that he is ready. "Okay, let's get this over!" I tipped my hat down and thrust my arm in front of me. "Muji, Tackle!"
"Osha!" Muji obeyed, running to the Patrat. Once Muji was about inches from his opponent, Patrat dodged, and used his Pound attack on Muji's back. "Osha!" Muji tumbled a few times before landing on his belly. "Osha..." I heard him growled.
"Are you alright, Muji?" I called out to him.
"Osha!" Muji nodded, doing a single front flip before landing on his feet.
"Okay, Tackle once more!" I commanded. I watched my Pokemon running to Patrat again. And yet again, the Patrat dodged and punched Muji on the back. "Don't give up, Muji!" I said. Muji tried his hardest to land a hit on his opponent, but it was the opposite as Patrat kept dodging and using his Pound attack.
"Oshaaaaa!" Muji tried to use its Tackle attack, but suddenly got pound on the head, sending him flying a few feet away from the Patrat. Muji staggered his way up. "Osha...Osha..." Muji panted.
"Darn it..." I said under my breath. "Patrat is tiring him out...he really want those berries so badly."" I eyed my almost exhausted Muji, biting my lip while trying to think of a plan before he faints. What'll I do, what'll I do!? I thought to myself.
"Tch tch!" The Patrat chattered with a smile. He got ready as he lunged forward to make his last Pound attack. I can't think of anything else. Muji will be done for! In a desperate attempt I yelled his name.
"Osha!?" Muji's head shot up as his name was heard, but noticed the Patrat just feet away from him. Muji managed to jump dodge, doing several front flip and landed, turning to the Patrat. And then came something I didn't expect. Muji opened his mouth as he shoot out a jet stream of water to the Patrat, landing him a few more feet further. "Osha Osha!?" Muji became surprised.
"Wait, was that-!?" I eyed Muji. "Muji! I know that move! You've just learned Water Gun!" My voice was in an ecstatic tone, lifting my spirits up as I now know a way to capture Patrat. I tipped my hat as my determination accelerates in this battle. I looked at the corner of my eye, seeing the staggering movement of Patrat slowly rising. "Okay, Muji. I hope you are willing to continue!" I said, now seeing Patrat sprinting his way to Muji, readying his Pound attack. Closer and closer Patrat got to Muji, I made my command quickly. "Water Gun!"
"Oshaaaaaaa!" Muji bended backwards and shoot forward at the Patrat, slamming him down to the bark of a nearby tree.
"Alright, now's my chance!" I brought out my Poke Ball from my tan pouch on the back of my pants, pressing the small button to make is bigger. "Poke Baaaaaaaaaall..." I swinged my arm back. "Catch!" I fling my arm forward and released the Poke Ball, hurling towards the Patrat. The middle button part hit the Patrat, opening as a ray of red covered him and sending him inside. The Poke Ball landed on the grass as it started to shake.
"Osha..." Muji, waiting. Even I can tell he is very anticipated. He braced himself in case if Patrat ever comes out of the Poke Ball.
"C'mon..." I murmered. I felt my heart pounding against my chest. After several shakes, the Poke Ball stopped. I gasped, widen my eyes as I now noticed my first capture here in the Unova region. "Yes! I caught a Patrat!" I yelled happily, raising my fist up over my head.
"Osha Osha!" Muji jumped and wiggled his feet excitedly. I walked over to retrieved the capture Patrat. I eyed it for a moment before I tossed it into the air, sending him out.
"Tch...tch tch..." I saw Patrat lowering his head down. I can also tell he felt disappointed and upset about losing the battle. I petted his head for a short second, and saw his head raised. He looked at me with a confused glare.
"Hey, you actually did a great job battling Muji. You had so much determination in you." I showed Patrat a smile. I have never felt this much happy from a strong-willed Pokemon in a while. I saw the Patrat smiling.
"Osha Osha!" I turned to see Muji holding a large leaf with my Sitrus Berries in one pile. I reach out to the berries and grabbed two, and held them close to the Patrat.
"What to you say, Scout?" I said, now found a nickname for the Patrat. "Even though you lost the battle. But you deserve a little treat from me." I smiled and winked at him
"Tch?" His eyes widen, and revert back to the berries. He took one of them with his little, brown paws, taking a bite out of the berry. He showed me a twinkle in his eyes as a sign that he enjoyed the berry. He sat down and grabbed the other berry, putting it on his lap as he ate the bitten berry first.
"Enjoy, my friend." I petted his head. I rummaged through my backpack for the berry pouch. Opening it up, Muji tipped the leaf upwards, making the berries rolled down to the pouch. "Well, I guess I should meet up with Cheren and Bianca. I wonder how many Pokemon they've caught?" I brought out my Poke Ball, sending Scout back in. I turned to see Muji. "Ready to get going?"
"Osha!" Muji nodded, leaping to my right shoulder. He held on tight as I darted my way past the patch of grass until I caught a glimpse of Cheren and Bianca, waiting for me near the front entrance of Accumula Town.
"Hey, guys!" I yelled, seeing them turn their heads to me. I slowed my speed down quickly before stopping just feet away from the two. "Sorry if I have made you wait this long. Had a bit of a set back with just one Pokemon.
"It's okay, Crymson." Cheren spoke first, putting his hands in his pockets. "You don't need to be in a rush."
"Shall we see who has the most Pokemon, Crymson?" Bianca walked to Cheren's side.
"Alright!" I said. We grabbed our Poke Balls, holding them towards the middle. We each got two Poke Balls in our hands.
"Wow! We got the same number of Pokemon caught, guys!" Bianca said, her face lit up.
"Ha ha! I guess we did, didn't we?" I said. We put our Poke Balls away.
"How very ironic for all three of us." Cheren said, turning to Accumula Town. "We better be head into Accumula Town. The professor is prob-" And at that moment, my Xtransciever interrupted Cheren. I pressed the button to see Professor Juniper on the other end. "Speak of the devil..." I head Cheren murmured.
"Hey there, Professor!" I greeted. I felt Cheren and Bianca came to my sides to see the professor. "We were just talking about you."
"Hello, you three. How are things going with you so far?" The professor said. "I hope you and your Pokemon are getting along just fine."
"Oh, Professor Juniper, we are!" Bianca said.
"Absolutely, Professor." Cheren added.
"We are getting along just fine, right Muji?" I said to my Pokemon on my shoulder.
"Osha, Osha!" Muji held up one arm, a signal for yes.
"Well, that's great, everyone." The professor said. "Right now, I'm in front of Accumula Town's Pokemon Center. I'd like to give you guys a few more tips of becoming a Trainer, so hurry on over everyone!"
"Okay, Pokemon Center, got it!" Bianca nodded.
"See you there!" Professor Juniper smiled before her end of the Xtransceiver went off. I turned my Xtransceiver off, eyeing Cheren and Bianca.
'We should be heading to Accumula Town right away. The Professor is waiting." Cheren said adjusting his glasses.
"I agree!" Bianca grabbed my hand. "Come on, Crymson! Can't let the professor wait on us any longer!"
I laughed. "Alright, alright, Bianca. Hang on tight, Muji!" I said to my Pokemon as the three of us made our way into Accumula Town. And at that moment, that same roar sound echoed in my head. I halted myself, didn't noticed Cheren and Bianca taking a few steps ahead before turning to me, and looked around the surrounding area.
'You okay, Crymson?" Bianca said.
"Erm...I-I'm fine. Thought I heard something." I half smiled.
"Well, let's get going!" Cheren turned around and continued his way to Accumula Town.
"H-hey, wait up!" Bianca ran to catch up with Cheren. I looked up at the sky and then looked at Muji.
"That same roar again..." I murdered. "I don't understand why nobody else but me can hear that."
"Osh...?" Muji gave me a worried look.
"I don't know either, Muji. But, let's not let that get to us." I sprinted my way to catch up with Bianca and Cheren to our next destination.
(Heyoooooo, guy! Sorry I'd took so long on this. Ypu know how life is. Not to mention finding a job to support my family. Anyway, I hope you enjoy Chapter 5 of my FanFic. There is still more to come! Even in the next chapter...erm...actually, I won't give out any spoilers. n.o Just you wait as Chapter 6 is now in progress!
Oh, by the way, just now started watching Pokemon XY subbed. The series is EPIIIIIC! (*w*) )
Trivia:
- This little tidbit of the chapter is one of the add-ons I decided to think of for my story. Long story short, I love making long stories.
- Patrat's nickname, Scout, came from its species name.