AN: I want to apologize for the delay in updating. Life has been getting a bit harder in time management as winter has been harsher than usual.
Angela and I arrived at the restaurant and were greeted by the two guys. Jason and Eli led us to the outdoor patio and found a table waiting for us. There were a few other Pokémon around besides Jason's Skitty and Eli's Vulpix. There was a Gengar playing tricks on the Skitty on one side and a Shuppet and Wartortle with the Vulpix. Angela let out her Natu and Psyduck while I reached down to stroke Shade's fur, finding comfort immediately. Angela and I settled in chairs next to each other and across from the guys.
My cousin was trying to pull a squirming Psyduck onto her lap while contending with her Espeon trying to jump up. Shade and I sat there, watching and smirking at the struggle Angela was having. Both pokémon were on her lap, but neither wanted to share. Pudding was trying to head butt the Psyduck which resulted in the Psyduck attacking back. Einstein turned his claws a dark purple and scratched at the Espeon's face.
"Angela when did Einstein Learn Shadow Claw? And maybe we should break up this scuffle" I asked, reaching over to grab her Espeon.
"I didn't really know he knew Shadow Claw. Thanks for that wonderful advice. Never would have known to break up the fight." Angela replayed, her voice hinting at sarcasm.
"Do you two know of the new theories of chain breeding and breeding moves?" was the first question from Eli. When we shook our heads no he continued, "Chain breeding is the idea that if you breed only for the traits you want, you should breed several generations to slowly perfect the wanted Pokémon. Breeding moves are moves that Pokémon obtain from their parents. So your Psyduck must be special bred."
I sat there in wonder, letting the new ideas float around in my head for awhile, trying to organize it all out, or even simplifying it. I started zoning out, barely noticing the removal of the weight off my lap.
A different voice rang out, "I can't even take you anywhere without you sounding like a walking, talking textbook. I'm sure the girls don't really want to hear about theories. Stop being so smart." Jason's voice sounded out, deeper than Eli's, but also missing the more relaxing tones Eli's had.
Shade jumped onto my lap, making his purring growl of happiness before barking his name at me. I scratched his ears, replying with a 'yeah, I'm hungry too,' to his earlier declaration. I watched the other Pokémon playing, wishing that the rest of my team was with me. The Wartortle was laughing with the Shuppet and Jason's Skitty was chasing its tail.
"So, what do you guys do? Me and Blake are travelling trainers," Angela started. I watched Shade jump up onto the table before walking over to the guys and calling his name at them, as if asking the same. I blushed slightly, knowing this wasn't his normal behavior. Then to make it worse, Shade slinked over to Eli, jumping into his lap.
"Shade, leave Eli alone, come here," I tried reasoning with my Umbreon. He gave me his look he wouldn't listen to me. "Sorry Eli. He normally doesn't act like this. If you want him off, just stand up." I got a head shake from Eli before seeing him scratch behind Shade's ears.
"Well when I was in Hoenn, I worked with an archeology team near a volcano. Then we came to Kanto earlier this spring and did work in Viridian Forest, looking for a lost temple of Mew." Jason replied, looking more at Angela then showing interest in his story.
"I was a musician but the band I was in broke up before we got famous. I also spent time with the archeology team this spring." Eli was still petting Shade. Shade still didn't want to leave him alone.
Breakfast arrived and smelt fantastic. I heard my stomach growl in appreciation of the food. The food ranged from homemade Pokémon food to pancakes, waffles and different breakfast meats. I grabbed a plate of the stack of empty plates and started to fill it up with a little Pokémon food, eggs, fruit and bacon, putting it off to the side for Shade. I grabbed a plate for myself, with most of the same stuff, but no Pokémon food. Shade jumped off Eli's lap and came over for his food. I set his plate next to my chair and let him eat. Everyone else was doing similar so I waited to eat until everyone was done feeding their Pokémon.
I attacked the fruit, enjoying the sweet flavors of the mix. I started to stab some of the eggs when I felt a vibrating in my pants pocket. I excused myself to answer my phone and noticed my brother was calling. "Hey Dust, what's important enough to call me at 6:30 in the morning?" I asked, trying not to let my anger color my tone.
"Ooh, grouchy this morning aren't we? So what crawled down your pants to make you this grouchy?" My brother asked, trying to lighten the mood.
"Well, I was having breakfast with strangers, which is always fun, I haven't really slept in 36 hours and I'm hungry." I said, as if talking to a four year old. I love my brother and all, but sometimes he calls me at the weirdest and worst times he possibly could.
"Drink some coffee or sleep. Both work for sleep deprivation from what I've heard. So I just wanted to tell you that me and my mentor are moving to a newer and improved facility in the next few days. It's huge and there's the Safari Land nearby. Speaking of which, I have given away all but the last born Mareep. Also, it will suck for you, but you need a new sponsor who would watch over your Pokémon while you travel with others because I no longer can. That was a part of the deal that I agreed to. I want to send the Pokémon over soon, I'm sure they want to see you."
"Give me a minute." I jogged back to the table, whispering the situation over to Angela before giving her Shade's pokéball. Shade flicked his ears back, letting me know he heard my plan. I turned and jogged back towards the Pokémon Center, phone in hand.
Angela's POV:
Shade popped his head up as Blake was explaining the situation to me, his ears twitching back and forth as she talked. He went back to eating as she ran off. I resumed eating the slice of toast in my hand.
"Hey, why did Blake leave but keep Shade here? Will she be coming back?" Eli asked. The Shuppet floating behind Eli was shaking with laughter, either at Eli or the Wartortle.
"Either her brother called, asking her to get her Pokémon from him or her stalker from Johto is back and wants to get in her pants. I wasn't really paying attention. Shade's on loan until she returns.
Blake's POV
I found a small box nearby, putting the Mareep's pokéball in it before tapping it up. The other five pokéballs were put on her pokéball bracelet. Quickly scrawling Bryce's name on the box and instructions, I reached for my Noctowl's pokéball. I started walking toward my dad's house.
AN: Thoughts, ideas, constructive criticism? Overall, how was this chapter? Expectations you may have for the next chapter? This one too boring? Any sort of ideas my readers have only help me improve. You can always PM me if you don't want to review. Thanks to RLG for a kick in the butt to update. Until next month – Anything1516
