I was soon woken up from my uncomfortable sleep by the voice of my father.
"Tom? Wake up!" he called.
I slowly opened my eyes, and saw my dad sitting on the bed, right near me.
"Leave me alone." I muttered. "I don't want to talk about it." I heard my dad sigh, before ignoring my wishes and talking about it.
"Listen. I know you're upset about what happened today, but don't worry. I'm not mad at you. I know that you're still not entirely used to your new body, and I can respect that." He then started petting my head. But upon his touch, I recoiled. "Stop!" I screamed out, possibly a bit too loud. Dad's hand jerked back, obviously startled.
"I'm sorry". I replied. "I'm just...really getting sick of everybody treating me like some kind of animal. I mean, I kinda am, but… I'm still a human on the inside, and I don't like how people treat me like a pet."
"I understand…" he said, followed by a sigh. "If you want to come downstairs i'm going to be making dinner." He said. Then, he walked out of the room, leaving me alone.
As I continued to lie down on the bed, I started to feel better about my situation. I mean, after all, I didn't hurt the bullies, so I wasn't in any serious trouble.
However, I still had doubt. If I was unable to control my electric abilities, this could definitely happen again, and be much worse. Or what if I accidentally discharge when taking a shower or something? Electricity and water don't mix.
The answer hit me like a semi-truck. I could try to train by abilities! If I could just get them to work, there was no need for me to be afraid of this happening again.
I decided to do this outside, I didn't want to risk messing up my room. I hopped out of bed, went down the stairs, and went out into the backyard.
Once outside, I tried to focus on using my powers.
Okay, Tom. You can do this. I mean, Ash's Pikachu made it look so easy in the anime! I thought. But how do I use the moves?
First, I thought that maybe I had to push it out (Looking back, maybe not the best idea.). No matter how I tried to push, however, no static came out (and thankfully nothing else did, either.) After that failed, I tried a new idea. Maybe my abilities are triggered by thoughts? I figured it was worth a shot at the very least.
Okay, Tom. Think of thunder. Thunder, thunder, lightning and a… (I'm so sorry)
My train of thought was interrupted when I heard the sound of electrical buzzing. I opened my eyes, and saw myself surrounded by a yellow light! "Woah…" i muttered. Afterwards, bolts of light started streaking out, upwards towards the sky.
I couldn't believe it! I had figured out how to do thundershock!
Unfortunately, things turned south when one of the bolts of light hit the trampoline we had in the backyard, leaving it burning in the middle. My ears drooped. "Oops".
My dad ran outside and quickly doused the fire. Thankfully, he was not mad ("None of you even used it anymore" he reasoned).
But despite the slight embarrasment, I was happy. I had learned how to use Pikachu moves! Of course, i'm didn't think there would be much i'd need to use them for, but at least I could control them now, and hey, releasing bolts of electricity from your body is pretty cool.
Feeling much happier now that I knew how to control my abilities, I went back inside. My dad had prepared pasta for dinner, and I ate it heartily, though sometimes my fork would slip from my tiny fingers.
I then went on the computer, and signed in to my normal chatrooms. However, what was being discussed was quite troubling.
XxMisty_Best_GirlXx: Have any of you heard the news?
XxMisty_Best_GirlXx: Apparently, a virus has been spreading throughout New York, it's turning people into Pokemon!
Frosty-Chocolate-Milkshakes: No way!
XxSMisty_Best_GirlXx: Yes way!
Wait a second...virus spreading throughout New York? Oh no. Oh nononono.
This is not good.
