A Trainer's Journey

Chapter 7

Chase places his Ratatta in the PC and got his Squirtle, who he nicknamed Shelly (It's a female) and welcomed her to his team. Squirtle cried in glee and Chase decided to train Shelly and catch a bug type in Viridian Forest before proceeding to Cerulean City for the second Gym Battle. Chase then heads out with Shelly and Fury (who wants to help with Shelly's training) walking next to him to Viridian Forest and they trained against Weedle's, Caterpie's, Kakuna's, Metapod's, Beedrill's, Butterfree's, Pidgey's, Ratatta's and rarely Pikachu's. Shelly then learned Withdraw, replaced Bubble with Water Gun and replaced Tackle with Rapid Spin. Chase then pats Shelly's head and her tail twitches with admiration, before they spot a Caterpie coming to them and both Shelly and Fury are prepared to fight, but are surprised that Caterpie wants to join willingly. Chase then smiled calmly and replied by holding up another Pokeball to Caterpie and she hits the button and went in the Pokeball before it clicks, confirming the capture. Chase then brought his Pokemon back and sent them to be healed in the Pokemon Center as he puts Caesar in the PC as well. As he waits for his team to be healed, he grabs his phone and puts on his headphones and listens to 'The War is Over' by Treat, when Pidgey got out of her Pokeball and lied down on Chase's lap (he noticed it but wants to take a break), cooing calmly and brushed her head along Chase's leg. Chase smiled and affectionately scratched Peppy, making her coo pleasurably.

The Pokemon Center bell then rang and Nurse Joy said in the PA "Chase, your party is fully restored." Chase then puts his headphones and phone in his pocket and collected Shelly, Fury and his new Caterpie from the tray, thanking Nurse Joy for healing his partners, which she kindly responded in thanks. Chase then went back to Viridian Forest and trained his Caterpie (It was a Male, so he called him Circle), with the assistance of Peppy and Fury. Circle then evolved into Metapod and later to a Butterfree, as Peppy and Fury then evolved into Pidgeotto and Charmeleon, respectively. Chase is very excited to see his partners evolve and they had a group hug, laughing in friendship. Chase then let them roam around as he sent out Shelly, Light and Kingsley, who are determined to train instantly. After an hour of training, Shelly had evolved into a Wartortle and replaced Water Gun with Water Pulse, Light had replaced Thunder Wave with Nuzzle and replaced Thunder Shock with Thunderbolt and Kingsley had refused to learn Thrash, but decided to replace Horn Attack with Megahorn. Chase's whole party cried in success and they went back to the Pokemon Center where Nurse Joy had healed them in the Regen Room. As Chase waited for his partners, he noticed a girl: She had long, black hair with a pink hair band and glasses on her head, wearing a white silk shirt underneath a blue vest, a white skirt, black leggings and shiny black shoes. Her backpack is similar to Chase's, but it is Camo Green instead of natural Brown. Chase then hear the tray coming and saw his party Pokeballs on the tray, one of them opened. Chase looked worried for a moment, but was startled as Peppy brushed her head against Chase's leg; he then made a sigh of relief and asked Peppy how she got out of her Pokeball at all. Peppy then explained via Pokespeak that there was an 'Eject' button in the Pokeball, which Chase replied with a shrug and said "Fair enough."

Peppy then wrapped her wings around Chase's torso and rubbed her head against Chase's chest, who is beginning to think that Peppy has more interests that friendship. Peppy then affectionately nips Chase's ear, which Chase understands she truly cares deeply about him and he gave her a sympathetic pet, which made her coo in delight. The girl he saw earlier then came upon to him and said "You have such a strong bond with your Pidgeotto. I really envy you; you're such a kind trainer." Chase blankly stare at the girl: She had bright blue eyes, fair skin and faint rosy cheeks. He then came to and replied "I'm glad that someone approves of my bond with my partners… and sorry for that blank stare. That never happened to me before, I swear." The girl then giggled a little and said "Don't worry about it. I actually like someone who recognises beauty… but I'm getting ahead of myself. My name is Alisha and I'm originally from Sinnoh; who may I ask are you?" Chase then felt more calm and replied "Chase. I came from the Kalos Region and just came on my journey just 2 days ago. It's quite nice to meet you, Alisha." Chase held his hand out and Alisha shook it, smiling sweetly at Chase, who blushed a little at Alisha. Chase then cleared his throat and said "I'm about to depart for Cerulean City for the second Gym Battle. But I have to get through Mt. Moon in order to get there." Alisha then replied "Can I come with you? I'm looking forward to meeting Misty; she's the Gym Leader at Cerulean City and I wanted to get her autograph." Chase then nodded and he, Alisha and Peppy departed for Route 3 and Mt. Moon; Alisha witnessing Chase winning against many trainers along the way. They then arrived at the base of Mt. Moon and went inside the Pokemon Center next to the entrance, where they saw Brock and Misty at the front desk, much to Alisha's delight.

Brock then saw Chase and waved at him, who the latter waved back at him as Misty said "So that's the trainer who beat you with only a Nidorino and a Mankey?" Brock then replied "Of course. I witnessed his battle with another challenger and he had a Pikachu on him as well." Misty then shrugged and said "Well, his journey to be the Pokemon Champion of Kanto had taken a step forward after your defeat, but he will have trouble against me and my Pokemon." Brock then replied "I guess we'll see then, Misty." Suddenly, 2 Team Rocket grunts barged in with an Arbok and a Raticate and they demanded everyone's Pokemon wilfully or else they take them with force. Misty then sent out her Starmie, which Chase said "Whoa whoa whoa! No need to fight! Or in a Pokemon Center anyway… why don't we fight outside?" Misty then said "Seriously?! Team Rocket doesn't care what they—"But she was cut short when the grunts stepped outside and they yelled "Well, c'mon! Let's battle outside!" Misty is dumbstruck at what just happened, but she then rushed outside with Chase behind her and grabbed Shelly's Pokeball. Misty then said "This job is for Gym Leaders only. Brock?" Brock then shook his head and replied that Chase can help out and Misty reluctantly complied. Chase then sent out Shelly, who is determined to beat Team Rocket, as Arbok and Raticate sneered as they know they'll win. The grunts then ordered Arbok to use Poison Sting and Raticate to use Crunch, which Shelly, under the gladful order from her trainer, used Rapid Spin to deflect Poison Sting as Misty's Starmie used Psychic to push back Raticate. Misty's Starmie then used Rain Dance and Arbok charged her with Poison Fang, but is trapped in an enhanced Water Pulse by Shelly and slammed to the ground, defeated via swirly eyes. Raticate then used Quick Attack on Misty's Starmie, but is thrown by Shelly when she used Rapid Spin and grabbed Raticate's tail and flung him into the air, which Misty's Starmie used Hydro Pump to finish him off.

The Team Rocket grunts then recalled their Pokemon and fled opposite of Mt. Moon, which Chase recalled Shelly to her Pokeball and thanked her for assisting Gym Leader Misty, who remarked "I should be the one thanking YOU. You do have a strong bond with your pokemon, but I assure you, that won't be enough to beat me in my Gym." Chase then smiled and replied "Well, I look forward to challenging you then." Misty then made a small smile and she bid goodbye to Chase and Brock and headed for Cerulean City via Mt. Moon. Chase then turned to Brock and asked him "You going back to Pewter City?" Brock replied "Yes, I just need to make sure that Team Rocket didn't invade my Gym. You going through Mt. Moon?" Chase then said "Yeah… but I'm not going through there alone." Just like that, Alisha came out and said to Chase "Come on… Let's go." Brock then smirked and told Chase "Be careful." He then left for Pewter City as Chase replied "I always am." He then went to Alisha and walked her into Mt. Moon.