Emerald Destiny

A/N: Hi everyone!! Thanks to all who reviewed!! And thanks for Topaz's super mega loooong review!! ^^ I'll try to improve on what you told me!! Read her Pokemon fic, On the Wings of Council {A Pokemon Journey}, it's really good!! ^^ She's the one who inspired me to change the title!! Oh yes, and I'm sorry to those gave me girl characters, but I can't accept them, cuz there are already two girls in the 'gang', so I'm looking for another guy for the role of Knower of Ancient Lore. For those who have already submitted girl characters, you can tell me what you want me to do with them; for example, Sari Waters, submitted by Hibashira no Tenshi, is going to be Lionel's cousin. ^^ By the way, do you people think I should include some romance here? ^_~ Again, thanks to all who reviewed!! And check my bio for info about the progress of my fics, I just updated it. On with the fic....

Disclaimer: And now...presenting...the disclaimer treats!! Hehehehehe...*cackles*

Me: I summon...Lccorp2!!

Lccorp2: *pops into this fic with hands poised over what probably was a keyboard* ...Hey!! What's the big idea? I was typing Eskimo Jolteon!!

Me: *taps foot, er, paw* Disclaimer...

Lccorp2: *looks at me suspiciously* What do I get outta this?

Me: *flourishes a black box with silvery blue rings* This!! The Fat-Free Shiny Umbreon Fudge Treat!!

Lccorp2: *eyes get big O.O* Oooooooooh...*drools* Gimme!!

Me: Disclaimer first!!

Lccorp2: *babbles quickly, eyes glued to the box of Fudge* DawntheEspeondoesnotownPokemonbutsheownsallthecharactersshecreatedinthisfice xceptthosecreatedbyotherpeopleshealsoownsanycreatedPokemonunlessshesaysthati tbelongstosomeoneelse. Can I have it now?

Me: Ok!! ^^ *hands over the box* Btw, did ya noe that Umbreons are 60 lbs, while Espeons are 58 lbs? Although Umbreons are 3' 3" while Espeons are 2' 11"...Oh, and Artico, Articolt, and Articorn do not belong to me, they belong to Topaz. ^___^ *teleports away*

Lccorp2: *swallows the Fudge and Faint Attacks away*

{{ For you to understand the humour in this disclaimer, please look at my review of Eskimo Jolteon Episode 51. Thank you. }} ^________^

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Chapter 6

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Kris suddenly awoke to sunlight shining in her face. She could tell that it had been there for quite a while, for her face was warm. Yawning, she grumbled quietly under her breath. Her movements roused the lavender fork- tailed cat at her side, who stirred and yawned daintily, showing her sharp, pearl-white teeth. Amethyst stretched and sat up reluctantly. Kris looked around and stretched as well. The Pokemon Centre was very quiet; the only movement she could see was a pink-haired head bobbing below the counter. Carol and Lionel were still asleep, while Silver was nowhere to be seen. Glancing at Amethyst, who showed no sign of anxiety, she shrugged and padded to the toilet for her morning routine, with Amethyst trailing behind.

After washing her face and brushing her teeth, Kris felt much more refreshed and alert. She had also groomed Amethyst briefly with a damp cloth. She approached the counter after putting away her stuff.

"Nurse Joy?"

BAM!!

"Ouch," The pink-haired woman rubbed her head wryly as she straightened. "That's the third time this week. Oh, good morning, Kris. What can I do for you?"

"Are my Pokemon all right?"

"Yes, they're perfectly fine and in the pink of health. Those two Eevees are kind of agitated though. I'd say it's their first time in a Pokeball."

"Yeah, you're right. Can I have them back now?"

"Sure!!" Nurse Joy momentarily disappeared behind the counter again, resurfacing with a tray with four Pokeballs. "Here!!"

"Thanks," Kris said warmly. She picked up the Pokeballs and attached them to her belt, which minimized the Pokeballs immediately.

"You're welcome," she said pleasantly.

A Chansey suddenly popped out of a room at the back. "Chaaaaansey!! Chan chan chan SEY!!" The round, pink Pokemon sounded frantic.

"Oh dear," Nurse Joy murmured, hurrying towards the room. "Good day, Kris." She disappeared and the Chansey closed the door softly.

"C'mon, Amethyst," Kris said, walking to a green phone in the corner. "I forgot, I promised to call once I got here." The Espeon followed gladly, wanting to see the Professors as well.

Sitting down, she dug around in her pocket until she found what she wanted, unearthing many things in the process, most of them unidentifiable. She chucked the most disgusting looking things into a handy dustbin, inserted the coin, and dialed.

After a few rings, the monitor flashed into life. The auburn haired woman took one glance at Kris and grinned. "Just what I've been waiting for." Professor Maple disappeared from view, and calls of "Verdaneon!! Frosteon!!" could be heard in the background. Kris grinned in anticipation. This meant that while she had been away, they had discovered more Eons, and judging by the names, it was a Grass type and an Ice type.

At that moment, a dark blue haired man popped into view. "Hi honey!! How's it going?" Kris's father asked cheerily.

"Pretty good," Kris replied, while Amethyst continued to wave her forked tail happily, which she had done ever since her mother had appeared.

Professor Maple reappeared, panting and holding two Pokeballs, one with a icy blue top with a darker blue diamond shape engraved on it, and another with an emerald top and a lime green leaf. "The Ice Ball contains Frosteon, and the Leaf Ball contains Verdaneon. We would like to give this to you to help on your journey." Her mother wheezed.

Kris was delighted, of course. But there was a problem. "But Mum, I already have five Pokemon," she protested halfheartedly.

"Hmm? Didn't you leave with three?" Her father inquired, puzzled.

"Yeah, but I found two young Eevees in the forest....maybe I could send them to you, they're still very young..." Kris hated the thought of parting with Dawn and Twilight, but it was the best for them. After all, her mother and father had looked after Eevees all their lives; she was sure they could raise Dawn and Twilight well and there was an added bonus that the pups would not be frightened like they were yesterday. She steeled herself to do it. Placing the two Eevees' Pokeballs onto the transfer machine, her smile rather strained, she turned back to the screen. "I'll exchange my two Eevees for them."

"Are you sure?" her mother asked worriedly, placing Verdaneon's and Frosteon's Balls on the machine at the lab.

"Yes," Kris replied determinedly, communicating with Dawn and Twilight telepathically and telling them what was happening. Amethyst joined in the 'conversation', comforting the Eevee pups and telling them that the Professors were good people.

"Okay, here goes," The white light flashed as the Pokeballs were transferred over. In its place were the Ice Ball and the Leaf Ball, together with another three balls. One was electric yellow and engraved with a lightning bolt, one was topped with red and embossed with a blue flame, while the last was purple and dark blue swirling together, with a symbol of a star in a circle.

She attached the Ice Ball and the Leaf Ball to her belt and picked up the other three balls, inspecting them curiously. "What are these for?"

"They're for Firestar, Sparkie and Amethyst, of course," her father replied. "Kurt made them specially for you. They're called the Spark Ball, the Flame Ball, and the Star Ball. The Star Ball is for any friendship- evolved Pokemon. He wishes you good luck on your journey."

"Tell him I said thanks," Kris said joyfully. "Did you get Dawn and Twilight?"

"Yep," her mother said, chuckling. Her face was being swamped by licks from two brown bundles of fur.

"I'm glad to see that they like you," Kris said sincerely, but with some sadness in her heart. "Well, I better get acquainted with my new Pokemon."

"Wait!!" her mother cried. "Did you know that Firestar is actually a Artico, not a Ponyta? That accounts for her blue flames...." Seeing Kris's blank look, she sighed. "Send your Pokedex over. We already got the new Pokedex upgrade here. I'll update it for you."

"S-sure," Slightly overwhelmed, Kris slid her Pokedex into the slot. After watching her dad fiddle with it, it came back over. "Thanks. I'd better get going now."

"Okay!! Just remember to call the next time you reach another Pokemon Centre!! Bye, and good luck!!" Her parents waved, and the screen blanked out.

Kris hopped off the chair and nearly crashed into Carol and Lionel, who were standing behind her.

"WAAH~? How long have you been here?" Kris asked in surprise. Silver, who was standing beside Lionel and scratching his ear, snickered. Amethyst glared daggers at him, which made the blue-ringed Umbreon shut up instantly and hang his head.

"Long enough," Lionel offered and pointed to the custom made Pokeballs in her hands. "Let's transfer your Pokemon to those Balls, and check out Firestar's Pokedex entry."

"I wanna see Verdaneon and Frosteon!! Carol squealed excitedly. "I bet they're real cute!!"

"Uh, okay," Kris said, releasing Firestar and Sparkie, then tapping the Spark Ball on the Pikachu, who was sucked obligingly into the Ball. Firestar nickered uncertainly, tapping her front hoof on the tiled floor gently. Kris pointed her newly updated Pokedex at her.

"Dexter, analyze."

The Pokedex beeped obligingly. "Artico, the Icy Flame Horse Pokemon. Descended from the Ponyta who lived in colder places, these Pokemon can use Fire attacks as well as Ice attacks. Because of its dual type, it is now not as vulnerable to Water as normal Ponyta are. Weaknesses: Ground, doubly weak against Rock. Strengths: Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Ground, Flying, Dragon. Icy Flame is its Special attack. An extremely rare and loyal Pokemon. Evolves to Articolt or Artifilly depending on gender, then to Articorn."

Lionel whistled in amazement at both Firestar and the Pokedex's improved descriptions. Carol stared in astonishment. Kris simply patted Firestar on the back and touched the Flame Ball to her neck. "Now," she said teasingly, "Who wants to see Verdaneon and Frosteon?"

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Yay!! I'm back to cliffhangers again!! o^__________^o Well, remember to review, and remember that I'm looking for a guy Knower of Ancient Lore, and please tell me whether I should include romance in here {suggest couples if you want me to!! ^_~} Go on!! Click that small blue button down there!! The more reviews, the faster I work!! ^___^ Also, please read and review my latest fic, Legendary Insanity!!

~*Dawn the Espeon*~