Enia: First off, many thanks go to Bulbapedia for its help with this chapter. Second, thanks go to David for letting me write two chapters in a row. Also, it's way too cold in Iowa right now. The entirety of December and part of January was nice and warm – 40's to 50's – but now the temperature has plummeted and it's been snowing constantly! I love the snow, don't get me wrong, but I hate. Being. COLD! One last thing. What I'm saying, manofhonor007, is too either leave a positive review or shut the hell up. Or get an account so I can respond to you directly and stop annoying the rest of the readers by ranting at you during the chapter.

I'm done ranting now. … Wait. Have we done this yet? I can't remember. Oh well. I'll do it anyways.

Disclaimer! Enia Silverson and David Vincent do not own the Pokemon franchise or anything to do with it; that belongs exclusively to Nintendo. Although, Enia Silverson does own herself, Samik Brekin, Princey, and Teemo (chapter three). David Vincent owns himself and William Darroch.

Enia: There we go! That goes into effect for the rest of the story. Now on to the-

Ominous Voice: I'm ba-ack!

Enia: Please tell me that's not who I think it is.

PSA: Yes! I am back, Enia Silverson! Back to destroy you!

Samik: I thought we dealt with you already.

PSA: You will never be rid of me!

Enia: Then I'll just have to deal with you the old fashioned way! *a strangely familiar sword and shield combo appear in her hands. A matching set appear in the PSA's hands, but they are wrapped in shadow*

Samik: Does this remind anyone else of something really nerdy?

Enia: Shh! You're going to give it away! *turns back to the PSA* Engarde!

Training Time

Enia's POV

"Meet me back here in about two hours," Red told me after the crabby sailor had left and I'd returned my Pokemon to their balls. "It should be empty by then."

"Okay," I said, grinning like an idiot.

"See you then," he said and grinned back. I blushed. Gods, what the hell was wrong with me? I had a boyfriend! I supposed it was just a fangirl reaction. What? I loved those manga. I was just glad it wasn't Link from Legend of Zelda. That would have been really embarrassing.

Samik tugged on my arm. I turned and we followed Gold into the interior of the ship and to our quarters. We only had one room, but there was a pair of bunk beds and a private bathroom. There was a suitcase placed up against the wall; I figured it was from the professor. "How did Oak do this?" I wondered.

Gold shrugged. "He's Oak. He always seems to know things."

Samik and I made our way to the suitcase and Samik undid the clasp and opened the lid. There were three piles of clothes inside, each with a label on top. I grabbed the pile with the card reading 'Enia' on top and took it to one of the bunk beds. "Damn, he's magical," I said as I sifted through the pile. On top was a black snowcap with a dark green Pokemon emblem on it and a pair of tinted goggles along with a pair of black, fingerless glove. There was a tight-fitting, sleeveless black shirt with a partial turtleneck collar and a green half-jacket with elbow-length sleeves and black trim. Below those there was a pair of long, black cargo shorts that would come down to my knees and a wide belt with slots for various items like Pokeballs. The last item was a pair of mid-calf, black walking boots.

I grinned as I scooped up the clothes and hurried into the small bathroom. I quickly changed clothes and laced up the boots. I released my hair from its short ponytail so it hung messily around my face, barely coming down to my chin. I stuck the hat on my head and arranged the goggles over it. I made a face at my reflection then laughed. I looked like a Pokemon Ranger! A totally badass Pokemon Ranger!

I strode out of the bathroom to see what everyone else was wearing. Samik was wearing clothes much like mine, except in brown instead of green, and his jacket was normal-length with long sleeves. He looked really, really hot. Princey was dressed identically to Samik, but in red and the clothes didn't look as good on him. The look didn't really suit him.

Samik saw me and grinned. "Lookin' good."

"Thanks. You're looking spiff, as always." I attached my Pokeballs to my belt. Then Samik chucked a small, green and black messenger bag at me. "What's this?" I asked.

"Open it," he answered.

I did as instructed. Inside, secured in various pokets, were Pokeballs, Potions, and other medicinal items. Nestled at the bottom was what looked like a thin, red box. I carefully pulled it out, wondering if it could be what I thought it was. There was a black button in the center. I pressed it and the box popped open to reveal… a Pokedex!

I shrieked with delight, probably waking half the boat and eliciting angry yells from the rooms next to us.

"Me 'n Princey got one too," Samik added and I noticed the backpacks on the ground beside their feet.

"This is awesome!" I exclaimed. "We're true Pokemon Trainers now!"

"Yeawh, now I just need some Pokemon," Samik joked.

"We'll get you some," I promised.

"Aren't you supposed to be at your meeting with Red right now?" Gold asked.

"Naw, I still got time," I answered and noticed Samik rolling his eyes. "What?"

"Nothing," he replied, smirking slightly.

"No really, what?"

"Nothing, you just seemed so… infatuated with him."

"I was not!" I contradicted indignantly.

"Enia… you were blushing the entire time."

"I-well-I-he-it was- it was warm out!" I spluttered. Behind Samik, Gold and Princey snickered. I glared at them.

"It's okay to admit it, Enia," Gold added.

"Yeah, although I really wish it was me," Princey agreed.

"I am not infatuated with him!" I yelled, annoying more people in the rooms around us.

"Are you sure?" Samik asked with mock sincerity.

Ugh! Boys! "Yes, I'm sure! Why are you asking me this? Wait… is it because you're jealous?" I finished sneakily, grinning.

That sure wiped the smirk off his face. "No," he answered, far too quickly.

"You are jealous!" I cried happily, laughing. I started to sing. "Samik's jeal-ous! Samik's jeal-ous!"

"Oh shut up," he said, throwing a pillow at me.

I ducked and walked over to him, placing my arms around his neck. "Don't be," I said sincerely, all joking gone. "You don't need to be. You know that you're the only one for me and no other guy will ever even begin to compare. Okay?" I kissed him lightly on the lips.

"Okay," he agreed when we broke apart.

"Except maybe if it were Link we were talking about."

Samik rolled his eyes. "I'm joking," I promised. "Not even he could take me from you." I kissed him again gently before removing my arms from around his neck.

"That was really, really cheesy," Gold snorted. Samik and I both threw pillows at him. "Oh no, you didn't!" Gold yelled and threw one of the pillows back at us. We ducked out of the way and the soft missile struck a surprised Princey in the face. The three of us cracked up.

"If that's the way you want to play…" Princey trailed off and came after me, swinging the pillow wildly.

I laughed and grabbed a pillow of my own, dodging his clumsy attacks and countering with a well-placed blow to the head. Samik and Gold joined the fight and together we mercilessly pummeled Princey. "Not fair!" he shrieked. We laughed easily and continued to pummel him.

When I emerged onto the deck two hours later, it was raining lightly. The deck was virtually empty; everyone was inside sheltering from the rain and probably getting ready to sleep. I hurried through the light shower to where I had first met Red. He was already there; standing at the bow and staring out over the water. "Hey," I called, feeling almost hesitant. I told myself to stop being stupid; I did not have a crush on him! Not even a fangirl crush!

You know, Enia, Samik said inside my head (yes, we had a mental bond, it came with being soulmates). Denial is the first sigh of guilt.

Shut up, I thought and forced him from my head.

Red turned around. "Hey," he replied as I approached. "Nice clothes."

"Thanks. Oak somehow got it together for us even though we only just met him. I think he's magical."

Red laughed. "Probably. They suit you."

I tried not to blush – tried and failed. "Thanks."

I stood by him at the railing and stared out at the water. Small whitecaps appeared on the tips of the waves as the sea grew more and more agitated. I knew the small downpour would soon turn into an even bigger storm. "So tell me, how can you be as good with Pokemon as you are, yet only have two Pokemon?"

"I wasn't in Johto long."

"Why was the Combee there then? I didn't know they were native to Johto."

"They're not. But, I found it there. Maybe it got released there."

"So where are you really from, Enia of the Crystal Mountains?"

I grinned at the name, but didn't answer his question. "Oh, I like that. It has a nice ring to it."

"So, are you going to answer my question?" Red pressed, staring at me intently.

"Far away."

"Is that all you're going to tell me?"

"For now."

He continued to regard me curiously until I glanced away, back at the water. "You're a very mysterious girl, Enia Silverson," he said finally. I could tell he wasn't satisfied with my answer.

"So they say," I replied. "So are you going to train me, or not?"

He blinked, obviously remembering why he'd invited me here in the first place. "Of course. Why don't you get out your Combee first?"

I pulled one of the Pokeballs from my belt and released the Pokemon inside. Combee buzzed around my head, chittering happily., glad to be out of the confining ball. I laughed and tickled it gently. Combee squeaked with delight and flew out of my reach. "What do you know about Bug Types?" Red asked.

"That they're effective against Grass, Psychic, Dark, and Poison Types, but weak against Fire, Flying, Fighting, and Ghost. Sometimes Steal and Poison as well, depending on what type of Pokemon they are. If they're part Flying, that adds more types they're weak against like Electric and Rock. They're also one of the most common types of Pokemon and they can be paired with lots of other types, some of those pairings make them very strong defensively. They also evolve at very quick rates. Bug Types may not be very strong offensively, but they know a lot of useful moves like Poison Powder and Sleep Powder." I inhaled sharply when I was done, having said it all in one breath.

Red stared at me. "How do you know all that?"

""Um, I study Pokemon." Actually, it came from obsessively playing all the games and frequenting Bulbapedia.

"Do you know what moves your Combee can do?"

"Stuff like Gust and Bug Bite and other Bug and Flying moves."

"Not much to teach you there, except that you can combine moves like Gust and Poison or Sleep Powder."

I grinned. "Sounds awesome."

"Next, your Ho-Oh."

"Um, do I have to take it out? It's already mad at me and this rain will just make its mood worse."

"No, leave it in the Pokeball. Just tell me what you know about it."

I took a deep breath. "Okay. It's known as the Rainbow Pokemon and, strangely enough, it's genderless. It can supposedly raise the dead, though how that fits in with the whole 'Rainbow Pokemon' thing I'm not sure. It's the only Pokemon that can use Sacred Fire and hold the Sacred Ash. It used to live in the Tin Tower until it was destroyed, and it created Entei, Raikou, and Suicune.

"It's weak to Rock, Water, and Electric, but unaffected by Ground and resistant to a bunch of types. It can learn lots of different types of moves, mainly Fire, Flying, and Pschic. It can learn a whole ton of other types through TMs. Also, it's totally cooler and more badass than Lugia."

Red looked at me curiously.

"Argument I'm having with a friend," I explained.

He nodded. "I see. Enia, you're-"

"Really nerdy?" I guessed.

He laughed. "I was going to say good. I'm surprised I haven't heard your name at the Pokemon League."

"Like I said: I haven't been here long."

"I will find out what you mean by that."

I smiled faintly. "Maybe."

He stared at me a little longer as if trying to figure me out, but he eventually looked away to stare out to sea. "So," he said slowly. "Want to have a Pokemon battle?"

"Hell yeah," I answered.

But then it began to pour. It was as if the very heavens had opened up to dump their contents on our heads. Lightning crackled dangerously close to the boat and the rumbling thunder rattled the boards beneath our feet and shook the glass in their window panes. Reflexively, I swept my hand above my head to keep off some of the water. I quickly remembered that Red was standing right in front of me and I quickly put my hand down. But it was too late; he had already seen. "What was that?" he demanded.

"Nothing," I answered automatically.

"That wasn't nothing."

I smiled at him innocently, but said nothing.

He eyed me suspiciously. "I noticed something like that earlier when Ho-Oh attacked you. You flicked your hand and the fire suddenly changed direction."

"I don't know what you're talking about," I said sweetly. Suddenly, I remembered something. Something I shouldn't have forgotten in the first place. Something that would also take his attention off me. "Red, oh my Gods, I can't believe I forgot to tell you this! Have you heard – has Oak told you – that Yellow's been kidnapped?"

His expression suddenly turned sad, his eyes downcast. "I know. Oak contacted me right after he found you. Told me to watch for you."

"Why didn't you say anything when we first met?"

"I wasn't sure if I could trust you, or if you were right for the job."

"I can understand that. And what did you decide?"

"I think you are."

We stood there, getting soaked, and regarded each other, unsure of what to say. Finally, I broke the silence. "So, see you tomorrow?"

He smiled slightly, a small, sad smile. "Sure."

We turned to go our respective ways. After a few steps, I stopped and turned to look at Red's back. "We'll find Yellow, Red, I promise."

He paused and glanced back over his shoulder at me. "I know."

*Enia and the PSA clash in a shower of sparks. Enia attacks ferociously, but the PSA matches her moves exactly. They disengage and glare at each other. The PSA's eyes are red and her body is covered with inky shadows*

Samik: Okay, this majorly reminds me of something.

*Enia spins quickly in a circle, knocking the PSA's shield away. She slashes the PSA's stomach, opening a long gash. The PSA shrieks and reels away. Taking advantage of it, Enia leaps into the air and swings her sword at the PSA's head, cleaving the freak in two. The PSA shrieks some more as she dissolves into shadows*

Samik: Is it just me, or was that really anti-climactic?

Enia: *shrugs* I got bored. But back to the chapter, this was a good one for character development, don't you think? But ugh! Since when did this turn into a romance fic?

Samik: You're the one who wrote it.

Enia: Hey, I just do what the pen wants. It commands what I write. Like in my Zelda fic: Mystic Pen!

Samik: Technically in that when you write something the Mystic Pen brings it to life.

Enia: STOP POINTING OUT THE FLAWS IN MY LOGIC!

Okay, over to – GAH! SPORTS ANNOUNCER! Your turn, David.

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