Altering Kreation: I went over the first three chapters and tried to correct a few things I will try to do more chapter later.
Greninjaten99: I wasn't sure anyone would be sad over Marie. After all it's hard to make people feel something about a character that was just introduced. But I'm glad I managed to make a few people sad over her.
As for why she isn't a ghost type. I guess I didn't explain it well enough but being turned into a ghost type is reserved for people who have commited serious sins but aren't beyond redemption. That's why Giratina told Marie's Pokemon they weren't allowed to enter the afterlife yet, they were still paying for their crimes. Marie was a good person so when she returned to Earth she was completely reborned instead of being turned into an undead.
Elliot and Paradox were wandering aimlessly in Ecruteak City. Paradox was holding the mysterious Pokemon egg for comfort she knew the egg couldn't really talk back. But she felt some sort of comfort about how warm it was and how it would occasionally shake sligthly.
Unbeknowst to them they were watched by someone. She had icy blue hairs and blue eyes, she wore a white hoodie with blue jeans and black shoes. Her hair waved freely in the wind as she silently kept track of the two teens who were too lost in their own world to notice her. Her stare was focused on the Vulpix that followed Paradox diligently. 'I can't believe it. Is that Maple? What is she doing with that girl?'
But the mysterious girl made a mistake and failed to notice a pebble in the road. She accidently stepped on it and fell on her rear. Hearing the sound of her falling Elliot looked back and walked toward her with an outscretched arm. The girl blushed as she stared at him and took his hand to lift herself from the ground.
''Are you okay?'' At her nodded he proceeded to introduce himself. ''I'm Elliot Ellias just call me Elliot, what's your name?'' The girl searched throught her bag and retrieve a pen and a notebook and began to write on it.
She presented the paper shyly to the boy and on it it was written. Hello my name is Luna nice to meet you.
Elliot looked at the paper with a confused expression before realization dawned on him. ''Wait are you mute?'' The girl cocked her head but then she nodded with an embarassed smile. The silent girl then turned toward Paradox with a smile.
The blonde girl looked at the new arrival with wary eyes. ''Hello can I help you?'' She asked slowly.
Luna began to write on her paper once again and showed it to Paradox. I think your egg is about hatch very soon.
The blonde girl looked at her with a suspicious stare. ''How can you tell?'' But before the silent girl could respond the egg began to glow brightly and something inside was trying to break free. It took about a minute but finally the egg broke away to reveal a creature Paradox had never seen before.
It looked like a blue canine with black fur on it's chest, around it's eyes and on it's legs. It also had red eyes but Paradox barely had the time to see them before the small Pokemon yawned and fell asleep in her arms.
Elliot for his part gawked at the newborn Pokemon. ''I can't believe it! You hatched a Riolu! They're not supposed to be in Johto they're native to Sinnoh!'' The boy yelled enthusiastically but recoiled when he saw that both girls were glaring at him.
''Shh! Can't you see he's trying to sleep? Newborn Pokemon need to sleep a lot, so lower your voice.'' Paradox said with a frown and the girl beside her nodded with crossed arms. The dark haired teen smiled sheepishly and decided to stay silent.
But that silence was soon broken when a familiar Haunter appeared in front of them. The Ghost Pokemon chuckled when he saw their surprised expression. But then he turned serious and pointed a finger toward Elliot. ''Haunter, Haunt, Haunt.'' He said before vanishing. The boy just looked confused and turned toward Paradox.
''What did he say?'' The blonde girl rolled her eyes at being used as a translator, but she told him anyway.
''He said he wanted a rematch and he will give you a badge if you manage to beat him.'' Elliot nodded at this and the new girl looked at Paradox with a curious expression. But before she could ask anything both Paradox and Elliot had ran away toward the gym. Luna shrugged and decided to follow them.
Haunter looked sadly at the chair where his beloved trainer had died. At least she was with her sister now. He turned toward the door as it opened and Haunter floated toward the battlefield. Misdreavus was watching from afar curious how the battle would go but she didn't really have the heart to show herself yet.
''Alright let's do this! This will be your last chance to get the badge before the Pokemon League find a replacement for Marie so you better do your best human!''
Elliot looked at the ghost Pokemon blankly before Paradox translated for him. Then he nodded and with a determined grin he threw a Pokeball in the field. ''Alright Mareep! It's your turn!''
''Alright everyone make way for the hottest Pokemon around! I will set the battlefield on fire with my good look!'' The Mareep exclaimed cockily. Paradox facepalmed with a groan and the Haunter looked at the sheep with an unamused expression.
''Mareep use Thundershock!'' Elliot yelled and the sheep sent a bolt of lightning toward the ghost type. But Haunter was quick to dodge and retaliated with an attack of his own. Haunter sent out a dark wave of ghostly energy toward the sheep Pokemon and It soon endulfed him. Mareep winced in pain as the energy attacked him to his core.
''He didn't even called out an attack!'' Mareep said in shock and the Haunter laughed.
''What? You think I'm going to say the names of my attack slike an anime protagonist? If there's one advantage of not having a trainer is that I can keep my strategies secret.'' Haunter said with a smirk.
''What's an anime?'' Paradox asked in confusion.
''I'll explain another time, for now Mareep use Thunderwave!'' Elliot yelled and the electric type sent a wave of electricity toward Haunter. He was too slow to dodge and winced in pain as electricity dance all over his body. ''Alright he's paralyzed! Now let's use our trump card and finish this! Use Wild Charge!''
The sheep's body was engulfed into a cloak of electricity and he began to sprint toward the Haunter at full speed. The ghost Pokemon growled. ''Don't think you won just because you inflicted paralysis on me!''
The Haunter right hand became engulfed by flames and just when the Mareep jumped toward him he swing at the wooled Pokemon at full speed. Mareep cried out in pain and he was sent crashing in the ground with a loud thud that sent dust flying everywhere.
''Mareep!'' Elliot yelled in shock and fear. When the dust cleared the sheep was seen trying to rise from the ground with great difficulty. ''How... Dare... You... You punch me in the face! My good look is my best quality!'' Without any warning the Mareep made another Wild Charge and sprinted topward Haunter. The Ghost type did not expected another attack so soon. He wasn't quick enough to dodge it and was sent slamming on the ground unconscious.
Mareep landed back on the ground panting heavily and then he fell on his side without any words. ''Mareep! Are you alright?!'' Elliot yelled before running toward his Pokemon the sheep was unconscious but as far as he could teel he was going to be alright.
With a sigh of relief Elliot retrieve his Pokeball and recalled his Pokemon inside. But then once the relief died down the boy realised something. ''Oh man! How am I suppose to get a badge if Haunter is unconscious?! We really didn't think this through.''
But he was surprised when a badge suddenly floated toward him. Misdreavus appeared holding the badge in her hands. ''Here take the Fog Badge young trainer. Meanwhile I will go to the Pokemon Center so Nurse Joy can heal Haunter.''
Elliot didn't understand any of this of course but he got the gist of it and took the badge happily. ''Yeah! I finally got my first badge!'' He yelled excitedly.
Luna chuckled silently as she watched the boy bounce around in joy. These trainers seemed interesting, maybe she would stick with them for a while. Beside she was curious as to why Maple followed that girl around. She didn't seem the type to want a trainer.
''So Luna you're a Pokemon trainer right?'' Elliot asked once they were outside of the gym. The silent girl nodded slowly with a timid smile. ''Well what type of Pokemon do you have?''
Instead of responding the girl took her two Pokeballs she had on her belt and threw them in the air. Both Paradox and Elliot were surprised at the Pokemon that emerged. The first one was a shy looking ghost who exuded a cold atmosphere around herself.
The other Pokemon was even more surprising it was a Vulpix but it's coloration was very different instead of orange fur it was completely white and it had icy blue eyes. ''Is that a shiny Pokemon? Wait no, shiny Vulpix don't look like that, what is it?'' Elliot asked in confusion.
The blue haired girl giggled silently and began to write on a notepad. This is an Alolan Vulpix as the name imply they come from Alola and are very different than normal Vulpix.
''Different how?'' Paradox asked curiously.
Well normal Vulpix are Fire types right? both Paradox and Elliot nodded at the written question. Well Alolan Vulpix is an ice type and when they evolve into Ninetales they become ice and fairy.
''Wow have you seen that Maple? An ice type Vulpix!'' Paradox exclaimed excitedly. Maple on the other hand looked at the other Vulpix warily it looked familiar. But at the same time it was completely different than a normal Vulpix she didn't know what to feel about this newcomer.
The Alolan Vulpix looked at his Kantonian counterpart curiously and began to slowly approached her. As he came closer Maple began to smell his scent and he was different in that area too. Instead of smelling like woods and charcoal like the Vulpix of her pack. He smelled like snow and there was also a lingering smell of sugar, usually associated with fairy types.
''Hello my name is Snowbell!'' The white Vulpix exclaimed cheerfully.
''Umm Hello my name is Maple.'' The Kantonian Vulpix was a really weirded out that this strange Vulpix was so close to her. But she could tell he was very young so he probably just didn't know about personal space yet. Maple then look at Luna she had never seen the girl before and yet there was something strangely familiar about her, she couldn't put a paw on it.
Elliot looked at the two Pokemon with interest. ''So an Ice type Vulpix and a Froslass they're interesting Pokemon but both of them are ice type. It might be a good idea to get new type of Pokemon don't you think?''
At this the girl shook her head and began to furiously write in her notepad. When she was done she turned it around and tapped on the page. I want to become an ice type Pokemon master. And maybe when I'm finished on my journey I will be accepted as an Ice type gym leader.
''A gym leader, huh?'' Elliot said with a thoughtful expression.
''Is that a strange goal?'' Paradox asked curiously.
''Well normally most people aim to be champion and then become gym leader when they can't get there. It's just weird to have someone who has realistic expectations I guess.'' The boy replied sheepishly. ''So Luna are you participating in the Pokemon League?''
The silent girl searched throught her bag and presented them with a fog badges with a bright smile. ''Nice! When did you find that badge?''
Three days ago. Was what was written on her notepad. Elliot looked at her with a surprised expression.
''Three days ago? Forgive me for asking but if you got your badge so long ago why are you still in Ecruteak City?'' The dark haired boy asked, the blue haired teen shurgged before writing on her notepad once again.
I heard a rumor that a wild Eevee was roaming around Route 38. Unfortunately I had no luck finding it.
''Wow a wild Eevee! Isn't that a very rare Pokemon?'' Paradox asked and Elliot laughed at that, the blonde girl became offended as he just continued to chuckle in mirth. ''Hey! What's so funny?!''
''Sorry, sorry I didn't mean to laugh at you. But Eevee is probably one of the most common Pokemon there is!'' He said with an amused smile and Paradox looked confused at that.
''Common? But I almost never see one in the wild.'' Elliot nodded at that.
''You are right they are pretty rare in the wild. That's because most Eevee spend their life in captivity. Eevee and it's evolutions are extremely popular as pets or as an alternative to a starter Pokemon. That's why basically every breeding ranches in existence have a Eevee section. The only Pokemon that can give Eevee a run for it's money in popularity is Pîkachu.''
Elliot then turn toward Luna. ''Catching a Eevee in the wild is a pretty rare opportunity it might only be a rumor but how about we help you?''
The silent girl looked susprised at the suggestion but then she smiled and nodded gratefully. And with that the three trainers finally left Ecruteak City. Luna had returned her Pokemon in their Pokeballs. But Paradox left Maple outside, Splash was asleep on Paradox's head. Elliot had tried to convince her to put the Marill in her Pokeball while she slept but Paradox really didn't like putting her Pokemon in those things. Maple continued to follow the blonde girl closely like a guard dog ready to attack any Pokemon foolish enough to attacked her beloved friend and hopeful mate.
Paradox had also captured Riolu in a Pokeball. She didn't like letting him inside of that thing but he was too young to walk around all day. And he would probably get bored of being in her arms for hours.
They spent most of the day searching for the elusive Eevee. At one point they had decided to go their own ways to cover more ground. Paradox was walking calmly between trees. The shades hid her from the rays of the sun and for a moment she could pretend she was back in Ilex forest.
But her moment of peace was interupted when she heard a bush rustling looking at it curiously she saw a fluffy brown head poking out of the bush. As soon as the Eevee saw Paradox she froze in terror. The blonde girl cooed softly at the cuteness of the small fox and tried to pet it but stopped once the small Pokemon screamed in fear.
''Don't come closer! I have a family and if I scream they will all come attack you!'' The Eevee tried to sound brave but it was clear it was all an act because she was shaking like a leaf. Seeing this Paradox frowned her reservations from earlier came back in full force. That was the reason why she feared becoming a trainer in the first place. She didn't want to separate this poor Eevee from her family.
''Alright go back to your family. I'll pretend I didn't see you.'' Paradox said before walking away.
''Huh?'' The Eevee was confused normally humans weren't intimidated by her threats. They though she was too cute to be menacing, but this girl had walked away. Had she managed to scare her? No she saw the caring look in the girl's eyes she only walked away because she was too kind to hurt her. The Eevee returned to her family with a hopeful feeling in her heart.
When they met back together Elliot and Luna looked disappointed that they hadn't catched an Eevee. Paradox tried to pretend she was dissapointed too but inside she was happy that the small Eevee was with her family.
They decided to return to Ecruteak City for the night and tomorrow they wouls start their journey to the next gym. But before they could reach the city there was rustling in the tall grass and three creatures popped out. The three teenagers eyes bulged as they saw three Eevee just smilling at them.
''We are!'' The Eevee on the left started to say.
''The Eevee sisters!'' The one in the middle yelled cheerfully.
''And we came here!'' The right Eevee said with a determined grin.
''To challenge you!'' They all yelled at the same time. The Eevee on the right and left took a defensive stance but the one in the middle ran toward Paradox and rubbed herself against the blonde girl's legs. With a smile she bent down and began to pet the small brown fox and the Pokemon purred happily.
Maple looked at the Eevee with jealousy clear on her face. But she received a glare from Paradox that seemed to say 'behave' and she looked away with a frown.
Luna and Elliot looked at the girl with jaw agaped. ''Why is this Eevee so affectionate toward you?''
Paradox rubbed the back of her head. ''I saw her a while and she said she had family so I pretended like I didn't see her.'' Elliot sighed in disssapointment at this.
''Paradox we were searching all day for this Eevee you could at least told us!'' He said with a hint of anger in his voice.
''I don't care how you justify it! I don't want to separate Pokemon from their family!'' Paradox yelled and Elliot glared back at her but then he sighed.
''I'm not gonna change your mind huh? Fine but what does these Eevee want now?''
Paradox turned toward the Eevee and the small fox smiled at her. ''Well we were afraid of getting separated by a bad human. But you three look like the good kind of humans. So we thought it would be okay to be captured by you three before a poacher or something equally as bad find us.''
Another Eevee aproached them with a cocky smile. ''But before that you need to prove you're strong enough to be our trainers with a Pokemon battle!'' After saying that both Eevee returned to their position and turned defensive.
Paradox explained to the two other teens what the Pokemon had said and they each selected their Pokemon. Elliot chosed Chikorita and Luna chose her Alolan Vulpix. Maple was about to enter the battlefield but Paradox stopped her.
''I think we should give a chance to our new friend.'' She said before retrieving a Pokeball's from Elliot's bag. ''Riolu I choose you!''
The small blue bipedal dog popped out of it's Pokeball with a excited grin. He then turned toward Paradox and hugged her leg. ''Mommy!'' He said with a happy smile. Paradox on the other hand frozed at the simple word.
Luna cooed as she looked at the young Riolu before writting in her notepad. Aww it's adorable he think you're his mother.
Maple nodded. ''It make sense she's the one that hatched his egg. Beside a Pokemon trainer isn't that different from a parent when you think about it.''
Paradox gulped she wasn't ready to be a mother! But as she look at the small Riolu looking at her lovingly she couldn't help but feel her heart melt a little. ''I guess I should give you a name. How about Luke?''
The Riolu smiled at that. ''I like it!''
''Okay Luke, see that Eevee? We have to battle it so we can capture her. Are you up for this?'' The young Riolu nodded his head up and down vigorously.
''I will make you proud mommy!'' He said with a smile before he took a defensive stance. The Eevee was the first to move and she charged at the Riolu with a Quick Attack. The Riolu winced as the small brown fox slammed into him but he didn't look too hurted.
''Luke use Quick Attack too!'' The young bipedal dog disappeared in a cloud of dust and slammed into the brown fox. The Eevee growled at her attacker and when the Riolu tried to attack her again she threw sand in his face. While Luke was occupied at trying to get the sand out of it's eyes she tried to do a Double Kick on him.
Seeing this Paradox eyes widened and she yelled. ''Luke use Counter!'' The Riolu's body was enveloped by a white glow and he stood his ground as the Eevee kicked him twice in rapid succession. The Eevee realised her error when the Riolu finally cleared the sand from his eyes and smirked at her victoriously.
Luke hit the Eevee back with double the damage she had caused him. The brown fox landed on the ground with a dazed look. Paradox took that occasion to throw a Pokeball at the Eevee. She watched in anticipation as the Pokeball shook once... Twice... Thrice... And with a click the ball stopped moving.
The blonde girl yelled happily and proceeded to give a hug to Luke. The young Riolu happily returned the embrace. Paradox took the Pokeball from the ground and released the Eevee. Then she gave both Pokemon some Oran berries. Both of them happily munched on the fruits and regained their strenght.
She looked around and saw that both Elliot and Luna had also managed to capture the two other Eevee. Both of them were happily taking care of their new Pokemon. ''Eevee, do you have a name?'' Paradox asked curiously.
The brown fox nodded happily. ''My sisters call me Vivi! My older sister is named Ivy and the youngest one is called Eve.''
''So Vivi what do you want to become when you grow up?'' Paradox asked Vivi with a smile.
''Huh? What do you mean?'' The Eevee asked with a confused look.
''Well Eevee has a lot of evolutions right? What evolution do you want?'' The blonde girl asked the Pokemon curiously.
''I'm happy with whatever you want me to evolve to.'' Vivi said in a small voice, at that Paradox shook her head.
''You're the one who will get stuck with that body for the rest of your life, right? You should get to choose.'' Eevee looked nervous but finally she caved in.
''Promise you won't get mad?'' At that the girl nodded with a reassuring smile. ''I always wanted to become a Sylveon, but the male Eevee back at our old ranch would make fun of me for it. They said Sylveon was girly and weak and that no trainer would love a Eevee who wanted to become a weak Pokemon.'' Once she finished The Eevee had tears in her eyes and sniffled quietly.
Paradox smiled down at her. ''I don't care if you're girly and frilly if that's what you like I will be more than happy to make you evolve into a Sylveon. And I'm sure those boys didn't know what they were talking about. Together we will become strong and as a Sylveon you will become stronger than these bullies ever will be.''
Vivi smiled gratefully at the girl and began to nuzzle her face. Once they were done talking and healing their new Pokemon everyone stopped to have a picnic in the forest. All humans and Pokemon ate their meal happily.
And once they were done Luna went to cook something in secret and came back with dessert. Elliot gaped at the multicolored treats that awaited in the basket the girl presented them with. ''Are those Pokepuffs? Man I haven't eaten those in forever!'' He exclaimed with a nostalgic smile.
Luna happily gave every humans and Pokemon a Pokepuff. Paradox looked at the strange treat with a wary expression. But once she saw her Pokemon happily gobbling down the treats she decided to hesitantly take a bite of it and then her eyes widened. She had never tasted anything so sweet in her entire life.
It wasn't long before the Pokepuffs were all eaten and everyone were laying on the ground contendly. Once they saw the sun setting they decided to start returning Ecruteak City for the night.
As they walked Elliot noticed just how many Pokemon were following Paradox and sighed. People in towns would probably get nervous if they saw a girl walking around with so many Pokemon outside of their balls.
He silently tapped the shoulder of Maple and motioned her to follow him. Once they were in a seclude spot Elliot lowed himself to be at eyes level with the Vulpix. ''Look I know that Paradox has a dislike of Pokeballs but she's gonna run into trouble with so many Pokemon following her around like this especially when they start to evolve. She won't listen to me if I tell her that, but maybe you can convince her. You're the one she trust the most so if you say Pokeballs are not evil she might actually believe you. So please try to convince her okay?''
''Vulpix!'' Maple replied with a nod and the boy with black hair sighed in relief. Both of them quickly made their way back to the group. Maple wondered she would broach the subject. But the opportunity came when Luke started to yawn sleepily. ''Mommy? Can I go back in my Pokeball? I'm feeling sleepy.'' The young Riolu complained.
Paradox looked unsure. ''Are you sure you want to return in there?'' When the bipedal dog nodded she sighed and recalled Luke with a red laser.
With a smile Maple aproach Paradox. ''Actually I'm getting kind of tired too. Can you put me in my Pokeball too?''
The blonde girl looked shocked at this. ''What?! You never wanted to be in your Pokeball before.'' Maple shrugged with a nonchalant smile.
''Today was kind of tiring, what with spending all day searching for a Pokemon. So it would be kind of nice to just relax in my Pokeball and have some alone time, you know?'' Paradox still looked shocked at the request but then she sighed.
''Alright, if that's what you want, I'll do it.'' With that she retrieved Maple's Pokeball the Vulpix saw Elliot give her a thumbs up before she was engulfed into a red light and sent inside the ball. Once they made their way inside the Pokemon Center they reserved two rooms since there was only enough space for two person per room. Elliot decided to give the first room to the two girls and he would sleep on his own. He didn't want to seem like a pervert by asking to sleep with one of the girl.
Tomorrow they would make a real effort to leave Ecruteak City and reach the next gym. Elliot had spent more time here than he planned to but he guessed it was alright. They got a new travelling companion and three new Pokemon out of the deal so that was a lot of progress in his book.
As he laid there Elliot began to feel lonely. Usually Paradox was close to him when he slept. But then he had an idea. Paradox always slept with her Pokemon so why couldn't he do the same?Taking a Pokeball he released his first Pokemon.
''Chikoooo!'' The grass type said happily and he petted the top of her head with a smile.
''Hello Chikorita I felt kind of lonely tonight would you mind sleeping with me?'' He asked with an embarassed smile.
The Chikorita instantly made her way toward her trainer and laid close to his face. ''Chika!'' With a smiled he petted her once again and both of them peacefully fell asleep. Elliot had always been close to Chikorita. But he used to only think of his Pokemon as friends but now he realised they were much more than that, they were family.