Title: A Pikachu Called Green
And, yet, another very late chapter… what have I done? It's been real busy months lately –with all those labs and experiment I need to do and make reports of- so it's not like I'm getting lazy, just been having too little time, since I spent most of my free time to end Pokemon Black2 and Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity –which I just got recently- and sleep.
Crimson: Nah, just like Red's Pikachu, he won't ever evolve. I never evolve my Pikachu in Fire Red version back in my childhood so, no, he won't evolve.
CherryBlossom1233: Umm…I guess originalshipping makes you happy…but I am not going to make a romance fic. It's just a friendship between them, but you can think them as a pair as you like. Thanks, anyway!
So…the chapter began…
10th Poke: Electric Gym…with Electric?
The walk toward Vermillion was no short walk, still I found it most relaxing. Maybe, after finally, found what my purpose is –or what I thought to be my purpose- I felt more…relaxed? I don't know what sort of feeling but it's soothing. Calming Red was no easy task either. He might have shown me how brave he has become these past few weeks, but he's still a child-in-heart, who's afraid of something. Afraid of being at fault or hated. After several consolations from me, or you could say, "Pikapikapika" with more "Pika…", he finally bounced back to the bubbly and excited Red, ready to continue on.
The sun was setting when we've arrived to Vermillion. The colour of the sky is a mix between light orange and yellow lime. It's kinda mellow to look at. "Say, Green, you ready for another battle right away?" I looked up toward Red. He is staring down, back at me with eager eyes. I gave him a slow-motioned nod in which he answered by running toward the gym by the sea.
Lt. Surge is the gym leader of Vermillion's gym. They said that he got strength and is excel at Electric type. I pondered whether I should jump into the battle or not and chose wisely not to. Pikachu may be able to resist their electric attack, but I won't risk getting attacked by other's electric move. Vyi's cry echoed throughout the gym, sounding a little too spirited for a pokemon his size. Me, myself sat silently, perched on top of Red's shoulder, watching.
And as the gym guide announced Red's arrival, the gym got perked up with energy as sounds of gears grinding and sparkles crackling across the gym. The guide –the man with moustache- smiled in proudness as he straightened his back and coughed to his fist, "Well, mateys, let your gym battle began, then!" he exclaimed loudly, "…let me explain how this gym runs…" the man gestured toward the furthest corner of the gym. "The gym leader, Lt. Surge is a strong veteran of army. He set up a double electric barrier so no one can touch him without battling everyone else first"
Red murmured darkly when he said barrier and I found myself snickering at his remark. Oblivious to Red's muted protest, the man continued his rambles, "…he hid the switch to turn off the barrier in two of the trash can that we've put around the gym! Each time you push one, the barrier will be non-activated and you have to search for the next switch…" I briefly scanned the gym. Sure, there are lines of trashcans in the gym, lined up neatly to form horizontal lines. "Remember this, though, should you not find the next switch, the barrier will reset itself and you have to start over!" he ended with a wider grin.
I scratched my cheek, "Pika…" What a bother…
"Okay, let's do this, then-" Red widened his eyes, "VYI! Don't rummage that bin!" he ran toward the left corner bin, grabbing what's left of Vyi from burying himself inside the bin. Vyi gave us a cheeky grin and awkwardly used his vine to poke his head. Warning the leaf pokemon one more time, Red put him down. Just in time as from the corner of my eyes I saw an old man walking toward us. "…Want to know which switch to push and which doesn't?" he said. Of course, any sane trainer will say 'yes'. When Red nodded as a reply, he brought his clenched fist up, revealing a pokeball between his fingers, "I'll tell you once you beat me!"
Typical…
Vyi scurried to his stance, growling like mad to the man. His vine wavered dangerously above his head. The man glanced mockingly at Vyi, throwing his own pokeball to the air as flashes blinded us for a second. Stood in the ground where the pokeball was is a round-shaped pokemon with big eye on its middle. Two magnet–shaped metals hovered on both its left and right sides, acting like arms.
Shit…steel-type. I turned at Red, curious on how would he re-act to this. Grass type may able to resist electric, but steel type? I don't think vines can exactly cut through metal. Despite this, Vyi's confidence does not dwindle. The look in his eyes sparked up at the sight of a newfound enemy. Before Red really did say anything, he already scrambled toward the metal pokemon in full throttle. His vines shot out in an unspeakable speed, twisting around the enemy as it wrapped around its body. Gritting his teeth, Vyi, firmed the knot and hurled the enemy up, releasing it in mid air. The poor pokemon was shot up before it knew what happened…
In a few second, a nice, crunchy sound of 'BAM!' echoed. The gentleman craned his neck up, his mouth a gape. I cringed when the magnemite fell to the floor with another loud 'BAM'. That looks…painful. Vyi screamed in delight when the gentleman called back the 'crushed' magnemite. As the little bulbasaur cried in joy, lights began to enshroud Vyi's body. Knowing what about to take place, I tilted my head for a better view. Is this…what we called evolution time?
The light dissipated as Vyi shook his head. His back -which has the bud- has grown to that of a flower bud. Several leaves decorated the bottom of the bud like it almost in bloom. He grew slightly larger and his cry sounded more threatening than before. Keep them coming! He loudly exclaimed. I clapped at his transformation. Nice, Vyi! I complimented. A tint of blush appeared on his cheeks as he sucked a deep breath to buff up his chest in proud manner. "Good job, Vyi!" Red gave the newly transformed pokemon a gentle pat. His eyes glinted excitedly. Red is growing stronger…I shouldn't be too happy about this…but I found myself gets motivated. To be like Red. To enjoy battles more, to let my partner free to do whatever they want.
"I never seen a grass pokemon beat my pokemon like that…" murmured the old man, "…maybe you're a worthy opponent for Lt. Surge…" he bowed slightly, lifting his hat a little. "The switch is in random orders, but as soon as you find the first switch, the next switch should be next to it…" he finally said, leaving for the corner of the room. "Next to…" Red brought his hand to his chin, thoughtfully mulled over this clue.
Vyi's cry broke his train of thought. I found the switch! He shouted. My ears perked up at those words. Jumping from Red's shoulder, I dashed to the flower bud pokemon, climbing the trashcan and gave Vyi a hesitant look. Just take a peek there! He said joyfully. I peeked over the edge and saw it. The switch blinked in red lights, like a beam between the messily put papers and plastics. I cried for Red, pointing at the switch. He approached us and with his other hand holding his hat on its place, he bent down and pushed the switch. A faint sound of 'beep' resounded.
And with it, another person came toward us. He's cladded in worker's clothes, completed with the sturdy yellow hat. "Looks like ya found the first switch!" he huskily said. Snatching the pokeball strapped to his belt, he smirked, "Let me see if ya are worthy of taking on the lieutenant!" he flung the ball, revealing a pokeball like pokemon. Jumping back to fight almost immediately, Vyi growled at the new enemy. His red eyes –which I just realize, pretty much similar to that of Red's- gleamed in alarm. I climbed back to Red's shoulder, ready to watch. I expect more tricks from Vyi…
…
"Ah, Blaine!"
"What is it, Yellow"
"Can…can I tell you something?"
"Is this about how Mew's sighting near the S.S Anne?"
"Ma…maybe…"
"I'm all ears, then…"
"Mew…he has been seeing someone lately…"
"Visiting someone? Who exactly?"
"I….can't tell you…just yet…"
"…I won't force you, but tell me, then, why exactly then?"
"It's…just a speculation, but if I'm right…"
"?"
"He wants to escape from here…"
...
To summarize today's gym battle minus the gym leader, Vyi rocks. He beat almost every single trainers inside the gym. I stayed perched on Red's shoulder, observing how unthinkable skills got out from Vyi and how it managed to defeat them with one hit-kill. The hardest part is probably the fact that the second switch is an ass to find. Red tried three times before he could finally find the last switch needed for us to reach Lt. Surge. And it was by pure luck. When for the third time we found the first switch, Red contemplated between the right one or the left bin. He's about to go for the left one, when he tripped and fell to the right one, sending me straight inside the bin. Where I bumped into the switch, earning the most awaited sound of 'beep'.
Sheepishly, Red snatched me out of the bin, and apologized for the ruckus to the nearby trainers as we went for the last battle. Vyi skipped joyfully behind Red, ready to end today's challenge in flying colours. My lips tugged to a smile when I realized that Red is growing stronger…and someday…when we'll meet again –as rival that is- we can fight to our heart content. It's funny considering just a few days ago, I still loathe on how he became stronger day by day. That aside, I want to see how Vyi deal with the big cheese of the day. The so-called Lieutenant, Lt. Surge.
He's maybe what you called the muscle man or a wrestler out of the heavyweight tournament. That is what I concluded after I saw him though. Vyi backs up a little when we walked toward him, sweats rolled above the grass pokemon's narrowed eyes. I gave him a puzzled stare, Huh? Vyi? Wha-
Little guy…is that a pokemon?
Twitching, I shook my head, pointing out that the man is the trainer of the pokemon that we're about to face. Vyi calmed down a little, thanking me for straightening things out for him. Obviously, he' s still afraid of anything that bigger and scarier than him… Upon seeing Red, the blond man uncrossed his arms, lifting his sunglasses from his nose bridge, while a low chuckle escapes his mouth. "Welcome to my gym, challenger? How'd you like this spot so far? Shockingly nice, huh?" he twirled the glasses between his fingers.
"Pika…" I chirped sarcastically. More like annoying than nice. Scratch that, it's plain annoying. Red, either tired or agreed with me, rolled his eyes and gave him a look that more or less says "I don't need anymore chits-chats". The gym leader caught that message as he put the glasses back on and grinned, "Not much of a talker are you?" he traced the pokeballs strapped to his belt, seeming to contemplate on which to choose, "…nevermind if you are not…but are you a fighter who would be able to defeat a veteran like me?" he settled on the one to the furthest right.
Vyi jumped straight toward battle, determination just oozed from his not-so-small-anymore stature as he stood in front of Red. Since Sire –an affectionate name Red bestowed upon the Lapras- is out of the list to fight with electric type, Vyi is probably who Red can count on to ever since the gym challenge had started. And Vyi felt that weight stockpiled onto his shoulder, yet he gladly accepted it. So far...
The lieutenant pushed the release button, ever-so-slowly –and dramatically aside, it's really slow- like he was about to reveal a secret weapon or something. There was no sound or voice from the pokemon, it's just a clang of metal that sounded as the pokemon met the floor and quickly floated back up. Just like that old gentleman before, it was a steel-type, but rather than one single entity, it looks like there are three of them all jumbled together into one heap of metals.
Vyi flinched at the sight of the bigger pokemon. He made a slow step back, the spirit he had a few minutes ago flicked off from him. Red glanced over toward the cowering pokemon and kneeled, noticing how frightened he has turned to be. "Vyi…" he began, patting the bud on top of the grass pokemon. Vyi replied with a soft whimper. "I need you, Vyi…" he smiled warmly, "…please? Can I count on you?"
With a gentle nudge, Vyi was back at his feet, trembling, but encouraged to try and move. Can you fight, Vyi? I whispered, gripping at Red's shoulder as I bent toward Vyi. Gulping, Vyi nodded frantically, I…I-I'll try! For Red, I'll try! He sounded braver, now. This pep-talking worked quite nicely for Vyi.
And he was back at his feet, ready for the battle…
And I was back on Red's shoulder, ready to watch…
…
Humans are sick creatures, aren't they?
They simply do anything to get what they want… I never find someone who would just do something for other's sake. Humans tend to use one another for their own benefits. As innocent as a child can be, they still have this trait. It's something that seems to be implanted onto humans. The easiest example is this guy…he wants to get to know me…to know where I came from… so that he can control me…controlling me means…an absolute control, but that's what he thought…
For I have chosen who will take control of me…
And this human is one…I find to be interesting…just like Yellow…
It's not easy though…to actually get this human to be mine. This human cares for friendship. This human cares for others, even pokemon and treated them like friends. To get this human to be mine…I go to this length of changing someone's fate…
Yellow will get this won't she? Yet I can't tell her this…not that I don't trust her, but…there's Blaine to count for and though I like Blaine, he's prone to tell our kidnapper.
For now, let the secret be secret…
Now, I got more song inside my head and I can't wait to hum it for Blaine and Yellow! Hope Blaine learnt it quickly so we can hum it together…
…
How can this be…
Just when we thought, we'll be fine. And Vyi will be winning. And it got shot down right in front of our eyes as the next pokemon came out. A yellow mouse, similar to me, but it has slightly longer tail and darker fur. It has this malicious grin across its face. The next thing we knew after that is Vyi, laying flat on the ground, crying in pain. His whole body quivering like he's been electrocuted with thousands volts and there's a slight burnt smell coming from him. "Vyi…" Red scrambled straight to the fainted pokemon, "…Vyi…you…you've done a good job…" he softly said. A flash of light appeared as he called the pokemon back to its pokeballs. "Green…I'm so sorry, I thought I won't be using you…but…"
There's no need for him to finish that sentence, I've already down, on the floor, swallowing the lump of fear –of being jolted by another pokemon- down my throat. Pawing at my pendant for a slight nudge of bravery, I held my chin up, trying to set my mind for this battle.
A tiny bit of amused grin broke into our foe's face as he gave me this weird look, "Oh…this is the first time a challenger dare to battle me with the same type…" he shrugged, "…they usually use type-advantage and I kinda expect you to bring out a geodude or sandshrew from your party…". He laughed, but not in a jolly way. To be honest…it comes out more like…interested, excited….eager… "You really are a strange challenger…to battle me with my own strength…"
"I believe in Green…" Red finally said. His voice was firm and that of no falter.
Another laugh, this time, signaling that of impatient. He can't wait to see me clash with his pokemon. "Then, let's begin…"
By the time his sentence was finished, a jolt of pain run through my body, sending me into a fit of cries. Red nearly ran for me, but he stood up, his face unchanged even by this sight. I held on, perhaps just like Red had expected me to since the muscles on his face relaxed when I stood up. The foe, the bigger mouse, tilted its head, confused by this outcome. I smugly grinned at him, Not as you suspected, chump?
He widened his eyes when I said that as he smirked, Not indeed, friend…guess you won't get down that easily. I'm glad Pikachu can withstand that kind of electric attack. Though…it hurts…I guess even those who live as electric type has their limits.
I dashed toward my foe, my biggest bet is that not using any of my electric attack. I braced myself as I released a little jolt from my feet to tackle this guy. Before I could even touch him, I was stopped dead on my track as I crashed into a barrier just barely inches from my aim.
A futile effort…he shook his head, you think of using non-electric attack against me, aren't you? It's too obvious… what is he talking about….I slowly stood back on my feet, Of course I would! Replying, I crossed my paws.
Did you fear losing to your evolved form when it comes to electric power?
I shook my head, no…it is not because of fear…but more because of hesitation. Doubts of winning against pikachu's evolved form in term of powers.
"Heh…I think I understand what Raichu is talking about…" Lt. Surge's voice echoed as I was about to reply, "…since you've already inside my turf…how about…I show you why I have to be caged inside that electric barrier?"
…
"…Green…"
She pushed her naughty bangs from her eyes. They started to fell constantly to her line of view as the winds harshly nudged her skin. Biting down, she tugged it behind her ears once again and fixed her hat.
Blue is not happy…
She had been searching for days…and though she knew she doesn't need to find Green like right now, she feels obliged to. Professor Oak had asked her and gave her a chance to travel as well. When Green and Red first started their journey, Blue is yet to follow. She hadn't gotten her legal trainer card for her to actually become a trainer. As much as it hurts her to see her friends going, she said bye with a playful smile like she always did. After that Pallet town feels empty for her. Oh, it didn't end when her trainer card finally came. Her mother went on and on about how she shouldn't be a trainer…and of all the time in the world, she had to pick the day when the professor finally gave her a pokemon? Could she pick a better day like…ten years ago?
Huffing, she remembered how Proffessor came to her house and asked personally for her help to find his missing grandson AKA Green AKA Mr Stubborn. And he talked her mother to let her go have her adventure while searching for Green. But her mission is clear…
To bring Green back…and even without any lead whatsoever, she has to succeed somehow…
Blue sighed her burden out and tugged the locks once again. She looked up to the sky, cheeks puffing,
"Where the heck is that guy…"
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I totally forgot that before you can actually access Lavender, you have to get the Pokeflute to wake Snorlax up and then after meeting Green, you'll find out that you can't get any further in Pokemon Tower before you get the Silph scope in which you can find after you defeat the Team Rocket on Silph. Co. My…I twisted the story…Forgive me…
Aa-and...I'm so sorry for this chapter still late and quite random and not...that good...for me...ugh..I wish some people still read though, so thanks for reading!
Till the next chapter, guys!