A/N: Sorry for such delayedupdate; I am very busy with other things as well. I hop U enjoy the chapter!
Disclaimer: I don't own Pokémon.
Chapter 10
Ash and Violet have been traveling through the forest for a while now. Unfortunately, they couldn't come out of the thick mist that permeated the area. Both were sure that they had lost their way in the woods. Trying to use gust or the similar moves to disperse the fog has resulted in a failure as well. After another hour of walking they started to hear noises coming from a fair distance away. They walked in the direction of the noise. They could make out 4 figures as the 4 got closer to the 5th figure ahead of them. Instead of directly jumping to conclusions and interfering Ash held back Violet, and he decided to wait and see just what was happening. Although, Violet didn't seem too eager to wait out the confrontation, she heeded his warning as she knew he had a reason for this. They listened in on the conversation.
"You are failing Matt." said the one in corner.
"You can't learn a single thing that we teach you." another said.
"You are aware what happens to those who fail right?"
"Do you want to be a failure?"
"Put more efforts in your studies Matt, else you will reach the bitter end that everyone wants to keep you away from."
With the scolding done, the four figures left the fifth one.
Ash turned to Violet and said "People need to understand how serious living in our world is. Sugar coating the truth will eventually lead to untimely death. Although, I admit, they are harsh with words. Then again, so am I."
Violet nodded while trying to suppress a giggle.
"Let's console him and ask for directions, I really want to get out of the forest area and into a city." Violet said.
Ash chuckled as they walked towards the kid. When they reached him, Violet bent down and asked "Are you all right?"
Matt looked at her and stuttered out "Y – yes, I – I am o – okay."
After a few seconds he again spoke "You are not from here, what are you doing here?" his face showed confusion and a bit of curiosity.
"We were heading towards Vermilion city, but we couldn't find our way due to the thick mist in this area." Violet replied.
"I am Ash and this is Violet." Ash introduced.
"I am Matt." the kid introduced himself.
"So, what is this place?" Ash asked.
"This is a preparatory school for Pokémon trainers to learn in a controlled environment. We can grow in our skills, and there is very little chance of any mishaps; as the Pokémon that we begin with are already tamed." Matt said with pride.
"Is that so?" Ash asked in wonder.
"Yes. And we are also qualified to battle in the 'Pokémon League' competition once we graduate. We don't even need to have a single badge. That's just how much we grow here." Matt said with a smile.
"Come on, I will show you around. You must be tired and hungry, you can stay here for a day or two and then leave afterwards." he said.
"But would we be allowed here? After all, we are not students." Violet asked. Ash nodded as well. It was a tempting offer that they would not refuse if given.
"Yes, yes. Don't worry about that; it happens in every once in a while. Due to the mist in this area, trainers have lost their way and came here before you as well. Our headmaster made it, so that the trainers can stay here for a while in exchange of some tips on how to train Pokémon." Matt said.
"So, in return for a few tips, we are allowed a free stay here?" Ash asked.
Matt nodded his head at that.
"Well, that's great! Isn't it Ash?" Violet asked excitedly as she looked at him. He nodded with a smile.
Matt then took them to the main building through the court yard where they had been standing till now. There they met a receptionist and she took them through the procedure to get them a free stay in their establishment. Once done with the registration, Matt led them to the dining area. Violet and Ash ate to their hearts content as they didn't usually get to eat good quality food in such a variety that they got here. Once they were through eating, they were led to the simulation room, where they saw a bunch of younger kids playing video-games. These games simulated actual Pokémon battles to an extent.
'It is a good way to let them get used with the idea of using real Pokémon for battle and it would help when they do actual battles.' Ash thought.
After that they came to the arena where actual Pokémon training was done. Here they could see mini gyms as well. Some of the older kids were training with their Pokémon. He could easily identify most of the Pokémon. Some had a Pidgeotto, some had a Growlithe. He even saw a few older students with final evolutionary forms of Pokémon. He saw a Charizard, a Nidoking, Pidgeots and some others as well. It was impressive to say the least. He asked a question that popped in his mind. "Matt, this arena is big enough, yet I don't think that too many of final evolutions can practice here."
"Oh! That; well, we do have other arenas prepared for that as well. These arenas are spread throughout all the regions. Once the trainers think that they are ready, they go to one of those and challenge the in-charge. If they win, they graduate. If not, they practice and train there until they graduate." Matt said.
Finally they came to the residential are of the academy. Matt showed them to their rooms. After getting washed, both Violet and Ash went to sleep. It was not even evening, but they were too tired to do anything else.
Next day they woke up around 10:00 am. Ash was really surprised that he slept that long. Once getting ready, he met back with Violet and Matt who had come to take them, and introduce them with others. They were led in an open field. Ash felt like the whole school was there. Matt introduced them with the other older students. Ash noticed that these were the same students that had scolded Matt. Finally it was decided that one of them would battle either him or Violet.
Matt decided that he would battle Violet. She accepted the challenge eagerly.
An older student was going to be the referee. They decided that it would be a one - on – one match. With a gesture from the referee, they threw there pokeballs.
Matt's pokeball opened to reveal a Weepinbell while Violet's pokeball released her new Eevee.
Both Pokémon faced each other.
With a command "begin!" from referee, the match began.
"Eevee, use quick attack."
"Bell, razor leaf."
The Pokémon did their respective attacks. Eevee evaded the incoming razor sharp leaf blades. Then it head-butted the grass type Pokémon. Weepinbell was thrown in the air, and launched across the arena. But, even as airborne, Weepinbell continued to throw his razor leafs at Eevee. They continued to scratch Eevee all over. Soon its airborne journey came to an end, and Weepinbell impacted with the floor. Eevee again charged with its quick attack. It kept scratching Weepinbell all over its body. They could hear cries from Weepinbell.
"Bell, wrap!"
Weepinbell caught Eevee's neck and wrapped around it. Eevee started to choke. Still, it didn't stop its attack. Instead, it became more ferocious. It was a battle of attrition. Weepinbell was losing a lot of blood, and Eevee was falling unconscious due to choking. Finally, due to excess blood-loss, Weepinbell fell unconscious.
"Weepinbell has fallen unconscious, Eevee wins the match." the referee announced.
"Well done Eevee, you did it!" Violet exclaimed.
Eevee slowly walked to her and nipped her hand and promptly passed out. They quickly took both Eevee and Weepinbell to a close by medical ward.
Once both Pokémon were settled, Matt congratulated Violet. Ash followed suit.
Violet smiled at him and gave a brief hug as a thank you. Ash decided that he would tell Violet about Ray and Mewtwo.
After spending another day there, Ash and Violet set off in the direction that they were shown.
"Violet, I need to show you something." Ash said, a bit nervous.
"Yes, what is it?" Violet asked, curious and confused as to why Ash was nervous.
"I want you to meet my two Pokémon that no one else has seen with me, until now." he said.
"But, you will have to promise not to tell anyone about them." he added.
"Uh, sure. You know, I won't break your trust Ash." Violet said with a small smile.
Ash gave a smile of his own in return, and said "Yes, I do."
"Now, step behind me." Ash said. Violet followed. Ash brought out the chain over his collar and detached both pokeballs.
"Come into the open once more my friends." Ash whispered. Though, Violet heard it.
Ash threw the two balls in the sky and with twin brilliant beams of violet color, two Pokémon were launched.
Violet watched in awe as the two beams that were different than normal red once took form. One looked akin to a huge Serpent. It was green in color and had a draconic face with two horns. It must have been at least 27-30 ft. in length. The gigantic body was floating in air. It looked beautiful in a scary way. Its body was forest green and was being hidden well in the trees. It was difficult to identify its body properly. Easiest way to follow its body was the yellow colored designs on it. She could identify two clawed hands. Its tail was similar to that of a fish. She concluded that it must be some dragon type Pokémon.
The second one was far smaller compared to the first one. It was still heighted than her though. She guessed that it was at least 5-6 ft. in height. It reminded her of one of the legendary Pokémon of their region, Mew. But, she was doubtful if it truly could be Mew. For one, Mew was supposed to be a small cat like Pokémon with a long tail. Plus, it was supposed to be pinkish in color, but this one was Purple-Grey. It radiated an aura that terrified her.