So here's chapter seven! First, I want to say thank you to TheLegacy79 for reviewing my first three chapters. (So far) Anyway, I really appreciate it! It keeps me feeling positive these days so thank you.

:D

Let's see if I can get to the gym in this chapter! (I doubt it -.-)

I don't own Pokemon.

Reluctantly, Sparkle replied with a quiet "Alright…"

When I heard her reply, I felt my heart skip a beat.

How come? Is it because I'm afraid of losing? That must be it… It has to be…

Just then, Mel burst through the doors causing Sparkle and I to break eye contact and look back towards our trainer.

"Guys, guess what? I found some places with strong Pokémon to fight against as well as some trainers. But now the main question is if you want to get a room here or camp out." Mel asked us while sitting down in one of the couches near us.

"Well guys, what do you want to do?" Stan asked while turning toward the rest of us

"Well," Sparkle started "We've never slept in a Pokémon Center before, have we?"

That is true. We would usually stay out in a tent. I liked the idea of camping out but Sparkle brings up a good point. However, before we could reach a consensus, the nurse began to lock the front door.

"Whoops. I guess we waited too long."

And with that, Mel then walked up to the front desk to request a room for the five of us.

"Okay guys, we only have four beds here so two of us will have to share a bed."

And with that, Mel pulled out five assorted sticks.

"The rules are simple; whoever pulls a full stick gets their own bed. However, if you pull a short stick, then the one with the matching stick will have to share a bed with you." Mel said while shuffling the sticks in order to hide their height from us.

First Stan pulled one. It was full. Then Sparkle went. She pulled a half stick. For some strange reason, my heart began to race. I don't know why though! Maybe I just don't like losing. No, that can't be it because there is no winning or losing in something like this. Or is there? Would that mean bunking with Sparkle is a win or a loss? Arg! I don't know. I just don't know.

Beah and I looked at each other. He had this strange determination in his eyes that I don't remember seeing when he was a Bidoof. We kept staring at each other and then back to the sticks until…

"Okay, that's long enough!" shouted Mel with apparent irritation in her voice "We're just pulling straws to see who sleeps where, not going into battle!"

And with that, Mel then shut her eyes and handed both me and Beah sticks since we took so long to choose. They were both long.

How come I'm disappointed?

"Come on Sparkle. Let's get to bed." Mel said while opening her arms for Sparkle to jump into.

"Everyone else just choose a bed to occupy, okay?"

I really wish that we went camping now.

-TWEET-

The sound of a whistle went off and we all woke up in an instance. By we, I mean just Stan, Beah and me. It seems that Sparkle had already woke up along with Mel. We were still groggy but if we didn't get up, then no food until lunch. That's how strict Mel was when it was training time.

"Come on, come on! Let's get moving! Especially you Pen!"

I looked at the wall clock to see that it was just four in the morning. Too early! But if we get training done now, we can challenge the gym by the end of the day. We then proceeded to follow Mel outside for a morning run. She says it's to get us pumped but I'd be much happier if we started off with breakfast.

After our run, we sat at one of the picnic benches outside of the Pokémon Center. By now it was around five so the sun was beginning to rise. As we watched the rising sun, Mel began to serve us some special Pokémon food she made for today. I guess it has something in it that will keep us active and alert but that's just my guess.

"Okay, so when I looked around for a good place to train Water-types, I found out about the Oreburgh Mines. I was told that we can find a lot of strong Rock and Ground types. That would be great for you Pen. Does that sound good to you?"

Sound great? That sounds just perfect!

After we finished of our breakfast, we headed south for the mines.


As we entered we noticed two large conveyer belts, each heading into the mines. We then cautiously entered the mine making sure not to trip over the rubble that lay forgotten on the floor.

After a couple of battles with wild Geodude and Onix we came upon another room. As we entered all we could see was a giant rock. Mel didn't know what it was so she decided to ask a nearby worker. He was a bit younger than the other workers we've seen in the mine. In fact, he looked a bit too young to be working in a place like this. But ignoring that, Mel went to ask him anyway.

"Hello, do you know wha-"

"You looked at me weird! Let's battle!"

"Oh no…"

For some strange reason, the worker wanted a double battle. Mel was fine with it but wasn't sure who to use.

"Hmmm… It would be best to go with opposites. But then again, it is a worker so he probably has an Electric-type, a Rock-type or a Fighting-type"

After about five minutes, Mel decided to throw in Sparkle and me. We both looked at each other and then to the worker. He sent out a Geodude and a Machop.

"Oh no…" Mel whispered "Pen! Watch out for Sparkle, okay!"

Got it! I can do this!

"Pen, use Bubble on Geodude! Sparkle, use Spark on Machop!"

Then we rushed in with our attacks. Luckily, we were faster than the opponents Pokémon so our attacks hit first. However, that didn't stop them from attacking back. After our attack the Machop and Geodude were still standing and willing to fight. They attacked with a Low Kick and a Rock Throw. When I looked for their line of attack, I saw that they were both aiming for Sparkle. Without time to think, I jumped in the way to protect her from the hits.

"Pen!" all my comrades cried once I got hit

Mel then pulled me aside to heal with a Potion while she had Sparkle hit the Machop with another Spark attack.

"Geodude, use Rock Throw." Said the worker calmly

By now, I had my health fully restored but Mel wouldn't put me back until the next turn.

"Sparkle! Dodge it now!"

Sparkle quickly evaded the attack and I was let back in. Sparkle hit the Machop with one more Spark attack and I the Geodude with one of my Bubble attacks. The Geodude then fainted but the Machop still had some fight left in him. The Machop then used Focus Energy on his turn. Then on our next turn, Sparkle and I went in with a Spark and Bubble combo, knocking the Machop out.

"That was a good battle." Said the worker

"It was. Thanks. Aren't you a bit young to be working here?"

"I'm not that young! I'm 15! Besides, aren't you a bit young to be wandering through the mines?"

"Don't worry. I just turned 14 and I have my Pokémon with me." Mel replied while looking at us

"Well anyway, my name's Quentin. And you?"

"Mel."

While the worker and Mel began to socialize, the other two came over to us to congratulate us. Sparkle and I then turned to each other and we both had a cheesy grin on our faces. We were absolutely exhausted so we didn't speak. Instead, we just high fived. But right when her paw and my flipper touched, they began to glow.

"Mel! I think you should take a look at you're Pokémon!" the worker informed Mel as the glowing began to grow.

"Oh my gosh!" Mel then frantically reached into her pocket and pulled out her Pokédex once more.


So yeah, I decided to end it there. :o

As for that trainer battle, I just made it up for the sake of the plot. Let's just say that one of the workers has different work days than the others and he prefers double battles. Anyway, I had to make this trainer up because at the time that I don't have internet connection so I'm basing this off of memory.

*rubs temples*

But hey, I was able to write four pages while only relying on memory so that's good! But anyway, once I get internet connection again, this should be up.

:D

*EDIT*

I made my age and the worker's age canon.

:3

If you read Chapter 10, you'll understand why I did that. XD I decided to go with my delusions! But anyway, let's just say that Quentin (an actual worker on Iron Island) is 15 and just got a job at the mines.