Chapter 10- Outdoor Class

"Capture On", I shouted.

The pikachu ran towards me full force. She obviously didn't like the fact that I was going capture her. Capture isn't the right word. I actually convey my feelings and become friends with it.

My styler started to spin around the furious Pikachu. At first, it was easy. After chasing Pikachu with my styler, she started to send thunderbolts my way. I jumped out of the way of the first one. The second one missed me and the third came dangerously close.

For the past month, I have been training non-stop since the Culture and History Fair. My resolve drove me to train every day after class since. My styler was spinning rapidly against the thwarted Pikachu.

She drove towards me with a Volt Tackle. " PiiiiKKKKAAAAA", the determined Pikachu called. I waited for her to come close and I jumped over it. Finally, a blue orb formed on the Pikachu and it popped.

"Pika pika", Pikachu said. My new friend hopped on my shoulder and started to rub my face with her's.

"Jeez, Kellyn. I think you can lay back on the training. That Pikachu was at least an 'A' rank Pikachu and you captured it with ease", said Mr. Kaplan. He tried to pry Pikachu off of me but got a shock instead.

"Ya, I think I'm at the level that I want to be at. I should go relax", I answered. Mr. Kaplan laughed and patted my head. "You are at the same skill level as a good Area Ranger. I think you are fine", he laughed.

"You should go be with your friends and isn't today Outdoor Class. Enjoy that", Mr. Kaplan concluded.

He left Pikachu and I in the practice room. I wonder how all my friends are. Of course I see them in class, but we don't talk often. I hope they haven't ditched me, or worse, forgot I existed.

"Pikachu, would you be so kind to recharge my styler", I asked. Pikachu nodded her head and send a bolt of electricity in my styler. "Thank you", I added as she ran off to be in the wild.

I walked out and saw everyone huddled around. I ran towards the huddle and saw Keith and a few other Ranger students gasping for air with destroyed stylers. The cause of this destruction was a small, little Riolu. What a cute little thing. "Kellyn, this Riolu is a tough pokémon. He defeated all of us", said Keith.

"Don't worry everyone. I've got this. Capture on", I responded. The Riolu took no time in attacking. His fists started to glow blue. He pounced at me and I barely jumped aside. That Riolu is crazy fast. My styler started to circle him.

Riolu closed his eyes and stood in an attacking stance. He snapped his eyes open and cried, "RIOLU". Riolu punched my styler with a force that was able to knock me over. "Kellyn", someone shouted. I got back up only to be kicked in the stomach.

I stood back up and wiped the dirt off my face. My styler continued to spin around the Riolu. He stomped his foot and caused the earth to crack around him. I withdrew my styler and thought this through.

Riolu was fast and very smart. He won't fall for a stupid trick. I can't take another hit to my styler or it will be over. I looked around the landscape. Ah, there, the Bidoof trap. The trap was covered by a bunch of leaves. It's used to catch the Bidoof that like to gnaw on the trees.

I took off. I knew that Riolu was following me. "Kellyn, where are you going", called Keith. I was finally by the trees. Now I need to get Riolu to step on the piles of leaves. I inched towards a pile and stood in front on one.

"Are you just going to stand there", I called at Riolu. I saw him grit his teeth and jump. His foot was aimed at my face. Perfect, he used Hi Jump Kick. If he misses, he will go crashing. I jumped out of the way last second.

He slammed into the pile and a rope net snapped into the trees. He was kicking and trying his best to break free. My styler spun around him. An orb formed and popped. It became quiet. I released Riolu from the net.

"Riolu, are you okay", I asked. He sat there and brushed the dirt. Ya, I'm okay. Wait, did I just hear that. "Riolu, was that you", I asked. Riolu smiled at me and jumped on my shoulder. Yes, I can speak telepathically to my master.

"I'm not your master. If anything, I'm your friend". Riolu looked taken back by this. Friend it is.

We walked back to the confused crowd. "Kellyn, did you capture that Riolu", asked Keith. Everyone was in awe. Rhythmi and Kate were next to me too. "Yes I did".

I heard 'no way' and 'Kellyn's so cool' from the crowd. "What a cutie", said Rhythmi. She reached up to pet him. He growled a little and clung closer to me. "Riolu, be nice. Rhythmi isn't going to hurt you", I told him. He let Rhythmi pet his head. It only took a few seconds before he jumped into Rhythmi's arms. "I think he likes you", I told her. I mean, what's not to like.

Miss April came out of the school building. "Everyone! Go to the Pledge Stone. The guest Ranger is here", she called. We all headed towards the east side of the campus. I don't think I've ever been to the Pledge Stone. It was a large monument with the Ranger symbol on it.

Mr. Kincaid, Mr. Lamont, and Miss April were surrounding a tall, slender man with an afro-like hair-do. Next to him was a Budew.

"Well, it appears as if everyone's with us. Let's start our Outdoor class. This is Crawford. He's a graduate of this Ranger School. He's a Ranger stationed in Vientown", introduced Mr. Lamont.

"Hey everyone, nice to meet ya", said Crawford. "Thank you for coming", we all said.

Crawford showed us his partner pokémon Budew and his various friend pokémon. Everyone was in awe. Even Riolu was gaping. "Let's get ready for our main event: Question and Answer", said Miss April.

One kid asked, "Crawford, why did you become a Ranger"? He smiled largely. "I wanted to bond with pokémon. I love pokémon", he answered.

"What types of pokémon are hard to capture", asked Lanie. Why is she asking? He is going to be an Operator.

"Um, ghost and psychic… ya", he answered. Everyone seemed confused that Lanie asked such a random question.

"Oh! I'm next", shouted Rhythmi. "I only want to be an Operator, but do you think I can become one", she shyly asked.

"It's not like I know you but… sure thing! No problemo"! Rhythmi smiled so wide I thought her face would break. Riolu must have been thinking the same thing and poked her face to see if it would break. Her smile faded as she turned to look at Riolu and I. "What", she whispered.

What do I say? Say she looks nice today. "Uh, you look nice today". Wait, did I say that? I felt my face burning up. "T-thank you", she responded with a brilliant shade of red on her face.

"Excuse me Ranger, but will I become a Ranger", asked Keith. Oh my god. Crawford stared at him for a little bit. "Aren't you confusing me for a fortune-teller but yes I do". Keith fist pumped. Kate and I face-palmed.

"Have you made any mistakes", asked Isaac. Crawford started to laugh while arching backwards. "Mistakes? That's all there was when I started. I've spilled juice on my Styler, tried to capture a stuffed doll, and once I put my Ranger uniform on top of my pajamas. Wait… why am I telling you this". We all laughed.

"What makes you glad that you became a Ranger", I asked. Crawford smiled softly. "I'd have to say the big smiles we get to see after helping people or pokémon in need". I want to see those smiles.

"You know, I'm looking forward to working with you all someday. Keep a positive attitude and work hard", said Crawford.

"Has Miss April ever been mad at you", asked Ricky. Crawford rubbed his neck. A vein popped on Miss April's head. "She used to blow up at me once a day", he answered.

"That is not true. It was at least three times a day. He was a good student. He was very kind and kept everyone's spirits up with his humor", said Miss April.

Crawford's styler started to ring. A very manly voice called through the voicemail. "Voicemail! Voicemail! Crawford, do you hear me? It's Barlow! There is a Mantine hurt off the coast of School Island. The Mantine ran into a cargo ship. Luana is heading up to meet you. Find her and head to the site right away".

"Roger, Leader", the voicemail ended. Everyone was cheering him on. "Hold on, Mantine! We are coming to save you", said Crawford. He did his Ranger pose which consisted of a deep laugh, a spin, and shooting into a disco pose.

"Sorry I have to cut this short", Crawford said. A boat landed on shore and a feminine voice called him over. He ran off and jumped in the boat. It sped away.

"Well, everyone! That was the shortest Outdoor class ever, but it was the most gripping", said Miss April. Everyone started to head back to the school building. Only Keith, Kate, Rhythmi, and I were left at Ascension Square.

"You know, I'm getting even more pumped up about being a Ranger. I still have 37 questions left, but I'll have to answer them myself", said Keith.

"A real Ranger guaranteed that I would become an Operator", Rhythmi said to herself as if she didn't believe it.

Kate was not having any of that. "There are no guarantees anywhere, You have to make them come true", she said. Rhythmi just laughed. "I know that. I'll make my dream come true", she answered.

"I won't lose either. Not when I have a rival like Kellyn. Let's make a pledge by the Pledge Stone. Let's pledge to each other that we will make our dreams come true", shouted Keith.

We all agreed. We walked on the steps and said our dream.

"I pledge to become the best Ranger I can be", said Keith.

"I pledge to become an Operator that the world has never seen before", said Rhythmi.

"I pledge to one day become a Top Ranger", said Kate.

I just stood there. They looked at me. Everyone was waiting for me to talk. Why aren't you joining your friends. I looked at the worried Riolu. Rhythmi walked over to me and placed a hand on my shoulder. I turned to look at her. Her eyes looked worried like Riolu. "Are you okay", she asked.

I swallowed the lump in my throat. Why can't I say it out loud? Once I say those words, I need to act on them. No more hiding.

"I pledge to protect everyone I care about and bring peace to the world", I said. They all smiled at me. We walked to the school in silence. I need to protect them now.

"Kellyn, can I speak to you", said Mr. Lamont. My friends walked into the school building while I stood with Mr. Lamont. "It has come to my attention that you have acquired a Partner Pokémon. That is against school rules and you need to release him". Mr. Lamont left right away.

How bizarre of him. "Riolu, I need to set you free". Riolu hopped down. No! "You can't stay with me", I responded. Please, there has to be another way.

"I have an idea". I wrote my address on a piece of paper on my pocket. On the other side I wrote and explanation of what is going on. "Find my farm. Give this to my mom or dad. They will take you in. I will come back for you once I graduate".

I will await your arrival. Riolu and I hugged and he ran off to find my family.

Please be safe.

Ricky

I walked into the mechanic's workshop. It was dark and smelled like oil and gasoline. Someone was in here.

Molly was working on some sort of machine. I haven't spoken to her since the Fair. She must have heard me come in because she turned around. "Please leave", she grumbled.

I ignored her warning and walked forward. "I just want to say that I was completely in the wrong. I thought that Lanie would like me better if I said those mean things. That was terrible of me. I mother taught me better. Can you forgive me", I asked.

She got up and walked to me. "Do you realize how mean that was", she asked. I nodded my head. I tried to keep eye contact but her eyes were so fierce. They were so full of fire. They were mesmerizing. "I forgive you. Now let me-". I wrapped my arms around her. She stood stiff as I hugged her.

"How can I repay you", I asked. She looked at me weirdly. I let her go and did something crazy.

I pecked her on the lips.

It was a light brush of the lips. She stood there looking like a tomato.

"Don't turn into a statue on me. Now we're even", I said.

I left her like she asked earlier. I turned to look at her. She was still in she same spot.

Hiya,

So, how did you like the Outdoor Class chapter? I tried to make it as accurate as possible.

I decided to make Riolu Kellyn's partner pokémon because I like Riolu and Lucario. If anyone has any ideas on partner pokémon for anyone of the Rangers, let me know. I'm most likely going to change that up.

I am going to make next chapter the little internship thingy or whatever.

,Peace