Title: A Pikachu Called Green
Genre: Friendship/Adventure
Summary: When Green looked nothing like himself…
Disclaimer: Pokemon and all of its characters don't belong to me
Haha! Is this still count as one week after the last chapter? If not that…a very derpy reason is going to be spout in 3…2….1…
FINALS
DarkWings112: Thank you! And, Yes! Green is one awesome character! I knew that far. Also, Red and Green both strongly resemble Gold and Silver. That's why I can't help but like all of them…
13th Poke: Yellow's Visit
They said that the Celadon Gym leader is a beautiful young woman who loves to arrange flowers. She's well-respected despite of her young age. People in the town appreciate her concern for the town balance between nature and technology. And that her name is Erika. As a challenger, it's common nature for Red to try and search any single clue that would lead us to know better about this 'Erika' character. However, Red never did that in his past challenge, neither will he do that in this challenge. Fortunately, I roamed around Celadon enough to 'heard' some words about Erika, even met her in person.
After we settled down in the PC, Lady quickly turned in, sleeping soundlessly on the bed, beneath the white, fluffy cotton blanket while Red sprawled next to her, closing his eyes. Personally, I would think that he had fallen asleep, but his fingers moved to scratch Lady's ears, earning unconscious moan from the eevee. Which brought a small smile on Red's face. I took in the relaxing sight and moved out, ready to enjoy some afternoon walk around. As the window closed behind me, I stiffened my sense. A pokemon without trainer inside a town. Think how might it turn out?
Shuddering from the image of a Pikachu getting chased by every trainer in Celadon, I narrowed my eyes. Skipping into a rhythmic pace, my feet automatically took me to places where I could never think of visiting. Probably the pokemon's instinct from the pikachu's side. I held my breath as some people neared my hiding spot. Their voices were quite loud and I can clearly heard words exchanged between them.
"Darn, I lost the gym challenge again…Erika sure is strong…"
"Really dude? That young woman? She's a sight for sore eyes you know!"
"Yeah, I know…maybe I'm too captivated at staring her that I completely lost control of my pokemon…"
"That's lame, but I can't blame you, man…I did that, too on my challenge…"
Raising an eyebrow to that conversation, I noted the information I just got inside my head, jumping up toward the rooftop. Up on the blue ceramic roof, I swiveled around, searching for anything that looks interesting for either my human instinct or the pokemon instinct.
The gym's ceiling…
My instinct told me to run straight toward there and check the real thing right away. And what did I do other than obeyed. Jumping from rooftop after rooftop, within minutes, I reached the gym, snuck my small stature inside the upper window and fell straight to the gym's bushy floor. The gym is quite, no challenger insight. I guess it's the gym's break time or something similar to that. Shrugging off some dusts from my body, I looked up to where I came from.
For me in human, it will be a great achievement to fall from such height without any wounds whatsoever. But as Pikachu, that must be a natural ability. At times like this, I'm grateful for being a Pikachu.
"Oh, what are you doing in here, little wild Pikachu?"
The voice abruptly snapped me back to the fact that I'm wondering in human's territory. A short-haired girl is kneeling beside me, throwing off a gentle smile. She wore a yellow…what's that? Is that a garb or some sort…I think I've seen it somewhere. "Miss Erika!" footsteps echoed toward us as a blonde-haired lady popped out from behind the bush. Her face contorted in worry, but relaxed as soon as Erika nodded at her. "We've been looking for you, Miss…it's time for flower arranging class- eh?" her eyes caught my figure, "…what's a wild pokemon doing here, in the gym?"
Erika tapped my head, smiling, "I don't know…but isn't he a cutie?"
Blushing from the praise –Well…I feel more like humiliated rather than praised at- I sighed at her touch. "Pika!" I replied, wishing for her to just let me slip this one out. She let out a sigh before cradling me to her arms, "…You can't be inside here however cute you are though…" she whispered, "I'm going out for a while…tell them that I'll be back before the class started…" she ordered the lady who answered with a nod.
After a few minutes, she put me down to the ground just outside of the town. "Good bye now…go back to wherever you come from!" she shooed. I stared at her for a few seconds. Lady's weird reaction to the gym came across my mind. What triggered that reaction? Is it this lady here?
"…The pendant…is it yours?" her sudden question stopped my question. She's now sitting beside me, her eyes focused on my pendant. I hugged the trinkets quickly, glaring at her defiantly. No…you can't touch this pendant…
She looked quite surprised by my reaction, but she reverted back as quick as a fleeting wind. Somehow, I caught a wistful feeling inside her eyes. "Is it that precious for you?" she asked, giving my head yet another tap. I fervently nodded, not letting go of the pendant from my palm. "Take care of your precious thing well, Pikachu…you will only realize its worth if it's gone…" her voice lowered.
What is that supposed to mean?
"I must go….please, be careful on your way back home, okay?" she rose back to her feet and walked away, toward the town…to the gym, back inside the building where she'll be waiting for challenger. I released my clutch, pondering exactly what had happened. Why would Erika say that? Why? Did she lose something important to her?
I still can't get it. By that time, I can't understand it, even that the answer was actually staring at me right at my face.
…
He missed the outside world.
How long has it been since the last time he breathed in a truly, clear air with his nose. He stretched out his arms, pulling deep breath like he will never breath again. "You're not here for that…" a cold voice ruined his moment of peace. Without any protest coming out from his mouth, he nodded. Though words of defying the voice crawled inside his throat, he won't risk disobeying. Combing through his red locks, he turned at the voice, huffing,
"Yes…I understand, father…"
…
By the time I reached the PC's room, Red was sleeping. Soft snores resounded as I entered the room, tip-toing across the room to reach the bed as soundlessly as I can. Settling my tired body beside Lady, I snuggled on the blanket, forcing my head to stop thinking and get some sleep instead. But it won't obey and Erika's words reverberated inside my mind…
To take care of something precious before you lost it…
I glanced at the sleeping eevee. What sort of things that Erika lost? And why did Lady…
Shaking my head, I hit my own forehead, halting the jumbled train of thoughts. I should get some sleep rather than trying to figure everything on my own…
But of course…even sleeping won't stop my thought
Green…
My ears twitched. That voice…Mew? I opened my eyes to see a girl standing right in front of me. Yellow? The girl smiled and nodded. Her blonde hair was tied into one long pony tail, her usual yellow attires wrapped around her small figure. Finally…I can reach you! She sat beside me on the bed, barely touching Red's feet. "Pi-pika?" I warily chided, fearing for Red to awake with her inside. She put a finger on her lips, don't worry…I'm not entirely in here… she stretched both arms as if she was waiting to be hugged, half of my soul is here, physically speaking, I'm just a mirage…
"Pi…" I understandably replied. To tell the truth, I didn't believe in her words right away. But seeing what had transpired these past few weeks with me becoming a pokemon, I don't think this is such a weird turn of event. It's about time anyway, for Yellow to come right out and spill the beans. Why did Mew turn me into a pokemon?
Was what I guessed…right?
Like she can read my mind, Yellow gave out a sigh, Green…I'm so sorry not to let you know…is just….a human pokemon is something that can't be fathom by some people…
At first I don't believe myself either…I snorted, reverted to what part of my arrogant self that was still left inside me. Giggling she coughed to her fist to gain attention, Before you, there was another person who got turned into a pokemon as well…he has changed back to his actual human form, though after a short while… this new info gave me a slight hope. Maybe…is it really…if I finish the purpose that Mew gave…will he…
I looked at Yellow with newfound hope. She averted her yellow orbs, stealing a furtive glance toward me, …but Mew was only playing at that time…for you…he gave you a purpose that if you fail…would destroy this whole Kanto region.
My brain froze upon hearing her last few words. What? What kind of insanity….how in the whole entire world that Mew chose me? Is it because I'm Oak's grandson? Because I have pokemon? My strength? My ability? What? We're talking about global problem here! Sensing that her sudden revelation messed my thought, Yellow's guilt look doubled. I'm sorry…for not telling you…but I need your help as both human and pokemon…
Wait…so Mew wants me to protect Red to prevent Kanto from being destroyed? Why? Why is it Red that we have to protect? Not some president or even the champion from Indigo Plateau? Now that the topic has been raised again, Team Rockets also wants Red…why? Why of all trainers that it has to be Red? I turned my gaze toward Red, who's sleeping peacefully throughout the relevant exchange of words between me and Yellow. Red with that innocent look on his face, not knowing what conspired while he was asleep.
Why it has to be him?
This is why exactly Mew chose you…Yellow continued, only you can convince him to go to find Mew...he will only listen to you. After all you're his precious friend…
Okay…this is all too much. Me, Red's friend? After what I've done in the past? I don't think that he…think that I'm his…friend… I reluctantly said, chewing on my paws, it would make more sense if it's Blue that you change…
A curious smile spread across Yellow's lips, Ah, I see…you still haven't realized it, yet…you're his r-
Yellow widened her eyes, shaking her head and stopped moving. A horrific look passed her face as she bit down her lips, I…I have to go now…I think my time is up…I'm sorry Green… with a small whoop sound, like the wind sneaking in from the half-closed window, Yellow's mirage was gone. All that's left is the unfinished sentence echoing inside my head.
…
"What? What is it that you say?"
"I…I can't tell you much, Blaine! I'm sorry, but it's some kind of code that I have to obey…"
"If you broke it then?"
"Mew will…I…I promised him I won't say a word…"
"But that result! It's-"
"I know! I know! Giovanni is getting nearer with each experiment…and I can't prevent him from progressing…"
"What do we do now? Surrender and give him the secret?"
"…Mew won't like that"
"So how? How in the world can we prevent Giovanni from reaching the Land of Beginnings?"
"How to release Mew from his grasp…"
"…Well, that's a good question…it'll be easier if Mew has a master rather than just you as friend…"
A gasp
"…That's right! A partner! If we can find a partner for Mew then he…"
Another gasp
"No way…don't tell me…"
"What?"
"Mew has chosen his partner…he's waiting…he's beckoning for his partner to come and get him…"
…
"Are you sick, Green?"
Red worried face struck mine. His eyes twinkled anxiously against my tensed up orbs. Shaking my head, I tried to tug my lips to form at least a convincing smile despite the tangled mess my mind has become. Half-convinced, Red patted my head, "If there's something bothering you…you can tell me" I snorted. Like he can understand pokemon language. Even if I tried to tell him…even if he understands me…I can't find any words to actually describe what sort of things that's going on now.
Someone steal your teeth, civilians? Lady finally exclaimed, in which I answered with a snort. This time, Lady…I'll tell you that it's none of your business… Shushing the annoying company with a swish of my tail I proceeded on. Come now, Green, I've told you many things, haven't I? Lady sweetly sang, mimicking my pace, …why don't you let me in with your little secret?
This Eevee is so like Blue…
Answer my question first, then…my sudden reply made her flinch, Giovanni…is he dangerous? Without much hesitation, Lady provided me with a nod. Very…she murmured. I don't like her answer…like there still many things hidden in there…about this Giovanni and about Mew along with team Rockets plan. To tie the loose end here and there, I need more clue…and perhaps, this pokemon here is the only lead I have. What was his plan? Do you…know it that far?
With a smug expression, Lady licked her lips, Of course! Who do you think I am?
The sound of automatic door creeping open pulled me back to our current situation. Without even realizing it, we've already inside the gym in Celadon with Red twinkling in excitement. But I need you to do me a favor, first… Cold. Her voice turned cold the moment she took in the sight of the gym. I saw her trembled, her fur stood straight like she has seen a ghost.
Let me fight Erika…
….
She saw him.
A kid. A younger kid than her age. Definitely, judging by his appearance. The only thing that made him easy to spot is that of his hair. Red, like the color of the setting sun's sky. Red, like her friend's eyes. What is a kid doing inside Saffron? No, to be exact, between the rockets minions? Blue nervously peeked further, craning her neck for better view. She has snuck inside Saffron, climbing the gate's roof with some of her spare escape rope inside her bag. Keeping Squirtle inside its pokeball, she moved in alone. Saffron. The only city in the big island that she hasn't visited.
If Green isn't anywhere in the island then she can set off to Cinnabar. But she hasn't checked Saffron and it's compelling her to do so since suspicious activities were reported surrounding Saffron. According to some resources and news she came across, Team Rockets is the only thing that could explain everything that happened recently in there.
Taking a deep breath, Blue cautiously closed the distance toward the city, pressing herself against the narrow space between the building.
Maybe…maybe Green is really here…
Calming her breath, she jumped up the garbage dump, pulling herself up to the roof. Quietly thanked Green for teaching this kind of stuff to her and Red she crouched, ready to move in.
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Phew! Done! I'm not so good at explaining detailed things and seeing how this turn out…I…think I'm going to cry in the corner…
Anyway! Thanks for reading! Next week! I'll update next week!