Pokemon: RGB part 9, Cat-ching Criminals
Disclaimer: For those who have not or will not read the description please be aware that I'll be using the international names of each game protagonist. Since Gen 1 only had the male protagonist and the rival they shall be named by their respective games (Red and Blue). The female protagonist will be named green due to the international release of leaf-green. Note if the character has a remake name this will be used instead. (Ethan and Lyra, not Gold and Krystal) This is for the benefit of fans of the franchise that came later than those who started back in gen 1 and gen 2 which game characters were named after their respective games.
Blue passed along the path as he heard a light voice…"Is that Red", muttered Blue
"Blue, buddy! Look out!" Blue was forced to the ground by an unknown force until he heard the up-and-coming assailant.
"There you are Blue!"
"Green!?" Green had her knees against Blue's back as he was forced to the floor. "What are you doing!"
"Stopping you! You weren't stopping when I called after you!" Red came up from the horizon huffing and sweating.
"Sorry bud," Red rubbed the back of his neck, "tried to warn you."
"Well how about getting this crazy girl off me."
"Crazy am I?" Green pulled back Blue's ears.
"Ow, Your-Ow-not crazy!" Red picked up Green from Blue's back.
"He wasn't doing anything Green," Red stopped for a second, "well he did call you crazy…"
"Not helping Red!" spouted Blue. Red gave him a sheepish smile. Green wiped off the dust from her skirt and shirt.
"She just wanted to say hi Blue but," Red laughed, " I guess tackling someone to say hi is a bit overboard." Green giggled with Red as Blue looked at them and began to walk away. "Hey Blue lets walk to Celadon together. I mean we haven't actually had some fun together since we left home. Besides Green and I are going to Lavender town after this."
"Lavender town…"
"Yeah, the place where dead Pokémon are laid to rest." Red's eyes disappeared under his hat, "I have this bad feeling in me about going there…I have a terrible feeling but we have to go there." Red pulled out his Pokedex, "It's the only place to get ghost Pokémon and I made a promise!" Blue looked away from Red. The three friends walked side by side in silence. Green pushed herself between Red and Blue.
"Come one guys," she pouted, "it's no fun when nobody's talking!" Red chuckled.
"There's nothing to talk about Green," started Blue, "Everything's clear." Green stopped and Red nodded, "We're walking together to Celadon as this is a milestone. This gym marks that half of our journey to the Elite Four is nearly done. It's a momentous occasion." Blue flipped his hair, "It's a great memory to form with friends."
"I can't believe it…" whispered Green, "You're a total softie, Blue!" She grabbed his cheeks, "Such a softie."
"Hey let go!" Blue tried to push her off, "Red get her off me! Red!" Blue and Green saw Red had stopped and was staring. "Red?"
"Sorry guys I have to do something!" Red rushed forward past them.
"What's with him?" Green muttered.
"Only one way to find out," Blue grabbed Green's hand, "Let's follow him." Blue and Green tailed Red as he shifted into the busy streets of Celadon. "Why is he so adamant of going ahead?" Blue muttered.
"Maybe we shouldn't follow him." Green whispered, "I trust Red knows what he is doing."
"Well I don't!" Blue pushed through the crowd when he saw a flash of a red cap enter a casino, "Red's never one to leave his friends without cause. Something is big going on and I want in." Blue pushed open the casino doors and Red was nowhere to be seen. "What?! Where did he go?" Blue looked around the slot machines, feeling out every nook and cranny. Green passed the machines and walked up to a poster, its wrinkled face catching her eye. She felt across the poster and felt an indent in the wall.
"Blue it's over here." Green pressed the button, the floor next to her began shifting until hidden stairs were revealed. "It seems you were right…Red what are you doing…." Green and Blue shuffled down the stairs as damaged walls and burnt debris dotted the hidden floor's wall. "Red's definitely here." Green's ears picked up a distinct shout, Green sprinted after it. Blue tailed her. Green jumped over fallen debris and slide down the corridor till she saw a pillow of smoke as a Charmeleon jumped out and slide over as a large creature with a thick horn rammed into a door.
"Charmeleon metal claw!" shouted a familiar voice. Charmeleon flipped itself around and smashed into the large creature with its shining claw.
"Rhyhorn return." A deeper voice muttered, "You'll be a pain. I can see it in your eyes. But I've had enough of this foolishness. Maybe we'll meet again but I warn you child…no one crosses the Rocket Boss without consequence." A thicker cloud of smoke overtook the old cloud.
"Red!" shouted Green as she rushed into the smoke and slammed into a shaded figure. Blue tossed out a pokeball, releasing a large bird Pokémon.
"Pidgeotto gust!" The dust was pushed aside, revealing Green shaking Red around.
"What were you thinking!" she shouted between tears, "You could have gotten killed! You've seen what these guys could have done to you! You-you are not invincible. Do you hear me?" Red wiped the tears from her face.
"Green calm down," He got up and helped Green to her feet. "That's why I went alone…I can't let them get away. I can't stand around and let these guys get away with these crimes. Even if this isn't my fight. Even if it puts me in danger! I rather gamble with danger then allow them a chance to escape."
"That doesn't mean you should do it alone!" Green shouted, "I know you have the best interest in mind but remember when we faced those crooks together. We were stronger together then alone! I understand you want to fight this insanity but you don't have to do it alone. You have your friends. You have us!" Blue stood silent as Red listened to Green's pleas.
"You're right," Red puffed, "I'm sorry. I guess I still have a long way to come. Right bud?" Charmeleon nodded. "I keep on forgetting that I haven't gotten this far alone. I have my friends that push me forward. My Pokémon partners fight beside me. I even have you to lecture me when I'm being a fool." Red smiled. Green sniffed, "I promise I'll try to be a little smarter just please stop crying. That's hurting me more than any wound.
"Oh you quit it." Green mumbled. Blue returned Pidgeotto to its ball. Blue watched as the two laughed. I'm not like them…he questioned…I would have never decided to rush into a blazing. I would have never decided to fight it beside anyone. I would have called for help…does that make me weak? Does that make me a lesser person?
"Hey Blue," Red with his scuffed face smiled and stretched out his dirtied hand. "Thanks for worrying buddy." Blue hesitated a bit. "What is it? Don't be so modest. I know it was you who was worried about me. I mean without you I probably wouldn't have remembered that this journey is not mine alone." Blue paused a bit and grinned and shook Red's hand a single firm time.
"Of course," Blue stated, "Without me both of you would still be stuck in Cerulean." Blue ignored Red's mutterings. So I'm the voice of reason…Blue thought, the leveled headed one. The calming rain for the burning fire and the caressing leaf… I'm fine with that. After all, this two need someone to keep them on track. Without them I would have not real challenge… Blue noticed as Red was being poked at again by Green.
"I doubt you can call him for being cocky when you rushed ahead into something ten times more dangerous," mouthed Green.
"Hey guys," Red and Green turned to see Blue smiling, "Come on we've done all we can do here. Let's leave before anyone thinks we are a part of this." Red began to speak, "Shut it Red, whoever that was you pissed off has loads of money on his side. Chances are that he can be right in the police headquarters and they won't touch him." Red stopped, "Don't worry I'm sure mister Hero will find a way to save the day." Blue lagged behind Red and Green as they sneaked out of the entrance. Blue tightened his fist. "I will become stronger…I must…"