What's going on guys? After meeting up with most of the gang, Brendan and Wally have begun to like them. Brendan is still feuding with May, but hey, character development. Let's take a quick peek!
Chapter 5:
My Hero the Collector
After dinner, the gang relaxed outside on the beach. It was supposed to be beautiful enough to see the stars, but the sky was filled with clouds, blocking the stars out.
"That meal was awesome, Brendan!" Ash exclaimed rubbing his stomach, obviously satisfied.
"Yeah, I should let someone else cook more often!" Clemont stated.
Brendan then smiled, "Hey thanks guys! I guess some things come naturally to me." While Ash and Clemont began training, Bonnie watched, and Calem was listening to Trevor and Tierno gush over their adventures, Brendan then turned to see May talking with Shauna, Serena and Dawn.
"So how was it ladies?" Brendan asked.
"It was great!" Shauna and Dawn replied.
May turned her head, "Well it didn't stink. Still, I've had better."
Brendan's head fell, "Gee, you're too kind." He said with disappointment in his voice.
Shauna, Serena, and Dawn began giggling causing May and Brendan to turn, "What's so funny you guys?" they both asked.
"You guys!" Serena said.
"You are so cute together!" Shauna said. Both May and Brendan looked at each other and blushed. Brendan pulled his hat over his eyes while May continuously shook her head, "There is no way we're a couple."
Dawn then spoke, "Well that's too bad. I can't tell you how many times I've wished that I was with someone."
This shocked the girls, "Are you serious, Dawn?"
Dawn nodded, "A guy to sweep me off my off my, protect me, and be with; is that too much to ask?" Dawn asked, obviously in her own little fantasy world.
"Whatever you say Dawn." The gang said as they sweatdropped.
"Well could I at least learn the name of the girl who is supposedly in love with me?" Brendan asked May.
May rolled her eyes and held out her hand, "May. May Maple."
Brendan then shook it, "Brendan B- just Brendan."
May smiled slyly, "What? No last name? Trying to be mysterious?"
Brendan's face quickly became serious, "No. It's just Brendan." he said sternly. May then noticed the distraught look on Brendan's face.
"S-Sorry." she said with a sad face. "Whatever." Brendan said turning and walking away.
May then glared at him, "To think I felt sorry for him." she finished by sticking her tongue out.
Dawn then dreamily sighed, "The perfect guy."
"Dear lord, I hope I'm not ever like that." Shauna said deadpanning.
"Me either." Serena added.
The rest of the girls turned to Serena and replied, "Too late."
The Next Morning
Wally woke up the next morning early. He went to the beach and began to wait for the sunrise. "Up early huh?" said a voice approaching him; Wally turned to see Calem.
"Hey Calem. Sleep well?" Wally greeted.
Calem nodded, "Once Tierno and Trevor got off my back, sleeping was no problem. Man those guys are talkers. Shauna's quiet though."
"Yeah, based off what you've told me, she's really friendly." Wally responded. They chatted for a few more moments before Brendan showed up.
"Gotta tell you guys, these people we're with are kinda boring. I mean they're nice and all but seriously." Brendan stated.
Calem spoke, "Well at least you have that May girl to keep you on your toes." "Yeah, seems like you guys really enjoying picking on each other." Wally replied.
"Please, like I'd ever consider her a dating option. Way too much of a pain." Brendan said.
Wally laughed, "We didn't say anything about dating her."
Brendan then blushed heavily, attempting to change the subject he spoke, "So any idea when Lucas is showing up?" Wasn't he supposed to be with you Calem?"
Calem responded, "You know Lucas; always likes to make his own special entrance. He'll be around soon." "Yeah." Wally and Brendan said.
The sun began to rise over the water and the sand as the boys watched it reflect off of the water. Some Pokémon began to fly across the sky while others began swimming and leaping out of the water. "Let's head back. The gang should be waiting." Brendan said.
A Few Hours Later
Brendan began getting started on breakfast for everyone as they all headed for the area they were last night. "Morning," they all greeted the boys.
"Hey guys, breakfast is almost ready." Brendan responded.
Suddenly May began to laugh, "Nice apron." Brendan then looked down and saw the apron he was wearing: it was simply a plain white apron but being called out by May wasn't how he wanted to start out the day.
Instead he tried to play it off, "What? I think it matches my eyes," he said jokingly. "But your eyes are red?" Ash stated. Everyone anime collapsed. "Same old Ash," they said.
"And by the way," Brendan added, "My eyes are actually more ruby than anything else." Calem and Wally cringed at that statement.
"So that's the plug in for the game huh?" Wally asked.
"Don't worry, there will only be about a million more." Calem responded. The gang was about to eat when suddenly they saw lightning from the forest.
"Wha-What was that?" Bonnie said frightened.
The whole group tensed, "Pikachu you ready?" Ash asked. "Pika!" Pikachu confirmed.
As Pikachu got off Ash's shoulder, it was shot by a String Shot and couldn't move. "Pikachu!" Ash yelled. The group turned to see a swarm of Galvantula headed towards them and they looked hungry.
"Brendan, they want our food." Shauna said.
"Really Shauna? I kind of thought they wanted dance lessons from Tierno." Brendan asked sarcastically.
"Focus guys!" Serena yelled. The gang released Serena's Pancham, Tierno's Raichu, Trevor's Charmeleon, Ash's Frogadier, and Brendan's Leafeon.
"We're giving you a choice; leave or fight!" Trevor yelled at the Galvantula.
The Galvantula hissed (A/N: Do spiders make a hissing sound?) and continued to approach the group. "Fine, Dark Pulse/Thunderbolt/Flamethrower/Water Pulse/Energy Ball!" the trainers shouted. The Pokémon followed the commands each firing their respective attacks, while the attacks seemed to be normal Leafeon's Energy Ball didn't make it halfway across the area.
"Damn it!" Brendan yelled. The Galvantula fired Electro Balls towards the attacks and they collided. All except for one Electro Ball which was headed straight for Dawn. "Aaah!" she screamed as she braced herself for the attack.
"Infernape, Flare Blitz!" a voice yelled from one of the trees.
Suddenly out of nowhere, an Infernape covered in blue flames charged in front of Dawn, who fell to the ground due to the surprise. As it readied itself, it swung its fist and knocked the Electro Ball back at the Galvantula who shot it, causing a mini explosion. The figure from the trees jumped down and ran to Dawn's side.
He was wearing a vest, scarf, and beret. (A/N: You get one guess as to who this is.)
"Now scare them off with Fire Spin!" the boy said. Infernape replied by shooting flames towards the Galvantula who quickly ran off. Some were unfortunate enough to get hit with the flames. When the smoke finally cleared, the Galvantula were gone and the Infernape remained.
Everyone was in shock, they were about to talk to the boy when he spoke instead, "Great work Infernape!" he said.
"Infernape," it responded with a smile. The boy then turned and knelt to Dawn's level, "Are you okay?" he asked.
She lifts her head to look at him face to face and smiles, "No need to worry."
Lucas then pauses as he looks at her. Suddenly he finds it hard to talk. "Um…well…good. Was kinda worried about…well..you..know..the..Gal-" he was cut off by Dawn grabbing his hand.
"My name's Dawn." Dawn said smiling.
"Mine too." he responded. "Gah, I mean Lucas. My name's Lucas."
Dawn giggled, as Lucas helped her up. "Wait, your Dawn the coordinator right?" he asked.
She nodded, "That's right. Are you a coordinator or a gym battler?"
"Well actually I'm just filling out this Pokédex Professor Rowan gave me." Lucas replied.
Dawn squealed, "Wait you know Professor R-"
"As much as I would hate to break this up, can we eat before anything else tries to kill us?" asked Brendan.
The rest of the gang agreed and headed to the breakfast area while Brendan, Lucas, Wally, and Calem stayed together.
"Been a while hasn't it boys? Nice apron, Brendan." Lucas joked.
"Winners always look this good, should try it sometime." Brendan responded.
"Still the same cocky son of a bitch ain't ya?" Lucas replied.
"W-Well it's just good to see everyone made it here in one piece." Wally added.
Brendan then took a deep breath. "Okay boys enough of the small talk: we're here to show people that we deserve more, that we're not just for cameos, that we mean something. This is what we signed up for; let's not take part, but takeover."
Lucas, Wally, and Calem responded respectively: "Yeah/L-Let's do our best/Whatever." Brendan then faked a smile due to the awkwardness of the responses and continued, "Let's eat."
The three boys walked off and Brendan simply said aloud, "Why couldn't I get put with Gold and Silver instead?" before he joined the group for the adventure that awaited.
Serena then got out of her seat and walked towards Calem, "Do you think we should tell them?" she asked.
"What do you mean?" he responded. "You know what I mean, Calem."
"Depends, do you want to?" he replied.
Serena thought for a minute before responding. "No, it's too soon. Everyone just met and I don't want things to be weird."
"We can wait then. Remember, we have all the time in the world." Calem said walking off.
A/N: Well another one bites the dust. But hey, all the four guys are here. Now things really get interesting. Cliffhanger too! Only question is; can they survive being around the regular cast? Lord I hope so; we need some interesting characters for Pokémon. Find out next time!
Big Tasty 3:16 says:
We're Ready, Willing, and Gable
