Chapter 6
A Mate!?
I had a long time to think of a way to change my attitude. I had been in the Pokéball for two or three hours. At least I think it was that long. About an hour ago I felt a kinda fuzzy sensation, what I figured was what came from a rejuvenator, and then I had been released. I sorta wanted Brandi to stick around so I could apologize to her. But right after she released me she ran away.
*Great.* I said as I looked around. *I guess I'll be sleeping under a bush tonight.*
I was a little worried. The only other times that I had slept outside as a Pokémon, save for with Ash, I had been knocked unconscious. How will things be different this time? Will I be a potential target for a Pokémon?
Another thought had also went through my mind. Tomorrow was my birthday. I was gonna be 13. But if there are separate dates like that in Pikachu time, will I be older, younger, how old will I really be?
*I'm just gonna stick with 13.* I said as I laid down to rest. *Good night nothingness.*
I awoke the next morning a little surprised. In front of me lay another sleeping Pikachu.
How did it get here? Maybe it came into this bush last night didn't notice me and fell asleep. Maybe I had a bad dream, cried out in pain, and this Pikachu came to help. Maybe I had moved to a different bush. Maybe it was already here and I just didn't notice it.
Well whatever the reason, I'm just gonna sneak out of here.
SNAP
*Blasted twig.* I hissed under my breath.
Maybe the other Pikachu didn't hear me, maybe it will keep on sleeping. Then again. . .
*Good morning dear.* Said the Pikachu.
Maybe not. . .
It was obviously female. I could tell by its voice. But why did it call me dear? There has got to be a logical explanation for this.
*I'm glad to see your awake.* She said as she moved up next to me.
*Um. . .* I was at a lose for words. I had been shy around girls, with the exception being Brandi, and I guess I still was.
*Lets go start our new life together.* She said, this time she got even closer.
*Our what!* I yelled.
What on Earth is going on here?
*Our new life.* She said again. *When I saw you last night you looked so cute. And so I decided to take you as my mate.*
A mate! I'm too young to have a mate! I'm not even supposed to be the same species! How am I gonna explain this to Brandi?
*But I-I-I.* I was speechless.
How could I react to that? This is not gonna be good.
Please someone help, anyone. A trainer, someone who just likes to catch Pokémon. Anything help.
*Don't worry your cute little head.* She said as she got in front of me. *We will always be together from now on.*
*Yeah but. . .* I struggled for some type of answer. Then it hit me. *I have already chosen someone.*
Short and to the point. Now she just gets mad, shocks me and walks away. I hope.
*Where is she?* She asked as she started to look around. *I don't see her anywhere.*
*She, she, she's gone. . .* Think, fishing, hunting, swimming. THINK! *For a little run.*
*I guess it's her lose then.* She said as she got closer.
*Um, I-I-I um.* I struggled for words. But was unable to find any that would help.
*Don't worry.* She started. *I'll be gentle.*
This is the best birthday ever. Right behind the one where I was attacked by a pack of Rattata, and the one where my hair caught on fire.
*I'll wait thanks.* I said nervously.
*Oh.* She said backing down a little. *I guess I can wait too.*
I had been running for about an hour. Thinking of away to get away from that other Pikachu.
*How am I gonna get outa this one?* I said under my breath.
I had to think of away. Maybe I could find another Pikachu, get beat up by him, and then she will see that he's stronger and will go to him.
*But where do I know. . .* I froze in my tracks.
*What's the matter?* I heard her asking from behind me.
Of course. I could get Ashes Pikachu to knock me out and then leave him to worry about what to do.
*Oh nothing.* I replied as I started running in the direction that I supposed Ashes house to be in. I just found away to get rid of you.
We had been running for about a half an hour before another realization came onto me. I hadn't had anything to eat that day.
*Are you ok?* She asked as she came up to me.
*Yeah.* I replied, before my stomach started to growl for food.
*I know what to do!* She yelled as she took off into the woods.
Now was my chance to get away. She was gone and I had many directions I could run in.
But something was holding me back. And I didn't know what it was. I tried to think of a good explanation.
Maybe she has some kinda spell on me. Maybe I just think and the body does what I tell it some of the time. Maybe I was growing attached to her. I moved that thought to the end of the line. But why, why wasn't I taking this chance to run.
*Maybe I-* I was cut off as I heard my stomach rumble some more.
*Maybe I'm just hungry.* I said as I looked in the direction she had ran off in.
I had only been waiting for about half a minute or so before I got this bad feeling coming from the direction she had gone in.
*Great.* I said as I started in that direction. *I wonder what's going to happen this time?*
It had only taken a few minutes for me to get into a place under some brush to see what was going on.
It was that female Pikachu, and it looked like she was in trouble.
*Please don't.* I heard her beg before she was knocked back by another attack.
She was being attacked by a Squirtle.
*Hey you big bully!* I yelled as I jumped out from the brush. *Why don't you mess with someone your own size!*
What am I doing. Here someone is that could probably take her off my hands, and I attack them. Is my brain slowly being taken over by a Pikachu's brain?
"It's that little Pikachu from before!" I heard someone shout.
It was that trainer that had tried to capture me when I was with Ash.
*Leave her alone.* I replied. Short and to the point, now if only he could understand me.
"I wanted to capture you before," he started, "but then that other guy interfered. Now that he isn't around your mine!"
*We'll see about that!* I yelled as I got ready for an attack from his Squirtle.
"Squirtle use your Water Gun attack!" He yelled. Idiot.
*You got it.* Was Squirtles only reply.
*Pathetic.* I said as I dodged the attack. *More like this.*
I hit the Squirtle with a Thunder Bolt and caused it to faint.
*I didn't know I was that strong.* I said as I looked at the unconscious body of the Squirtle.
"Squirtle return." He said as he brought his Squirtle back. "I didn't want to do this, but you leave me no choice."
I'm done listening to him.
*I'm sure whatever Pokémon you send out I can defeat.* I said as I started walking towards the other Pikachu.
*Don't be so sure.* I heard a ruff voice say behind me.
Blast I should of listened to what he said I guess, too late now.
*I'm sure that I could- Holy Crap!* I yelled as I jumped back a few feet.
It was an Onix!
"That's what I thought." Said the trainer, giving me a smirk that I really wanted to wipe from his face.
*Well this looks like it will be an easy match.* Said the Onix in that safe ruff voice.
"Onix, Tackle him then I'll capture them both." Said the trainer as he started to pull out two Pokéballs.
I had to dodge his attack, but how? It was like trying to dodge something really big and fast.
*What do I do?* I asked the air, maybe it could help. Fat chance, but you never know.
That's when it hit me. Not an Idea, but the Onix.
*Ow.* Was all I said as I hit the ground. In my opinion I thing I said something that didn't seem like I was in a lot of pain.
"Pokéball go!" I heard the trainer yell out.
This can't be happening.
*At least we'll be together.* Was all I heard the female Pikachu say before I was sucked into the Pokéball.
A Mate!?
I had a long time to think of a way to change my attitude. I had been in the Pokéball for two or three hours. At least I think it was that long. About an hour ago I felt a kinda fuzzy sensation, what I figured was what came from a rejuvenator, and then I had been released. I sorta wanted Brandi to stick around so I could apologize to her. But right after she released me she ran away.
*Great.* I said as I looked around. *I guess I'll be sleeping under a bush tonight.*
I was a little worried. The only other times that I had slept outside as a Pokémon, save for with Ash, I had been knocked unconscious. How will things be different this time? Will I be a potential target for a Pokémon?
Another thought had also went through my mind. Tomorrow was my birthday. I was gonna be 13. But if there are separate dates like that in Pikachu time, will I be older, younger, how old will I really be?
*I'm just gonna stick with 13.* I said as I laid down to rest. *Good night nothingness.*
I awoke the next morning a little surprised. In front of me lay another sleeping Pikachu.
How did it get here? Maybe it came into this bush last night didn't notice me and fell asleep. Maybe I had a bad dream, cried out in pain, and this Pikachu came to help. Maybe I had moved to a different bush. Maybe it was already here and I just didn't notice it.
Well whatever the reason, I'm just gonna sneak out of here.
SNAP
*Blasted twig.* I hissed under my breath.
Maybe the other Pikachu didn't hear me, maybe it will keep on sleeping. Then again. . .
*Good morning dear.* Said the Pikachu.
Maybe not. . .
It was obviously female. I could tell by its voice. But why did it call me dear? There has got to be a logical explanation for this.
*I'm glad to see your awake.* She said as she moved up next to me.
*Um. . .* I was at a lose for words. I had been shy around girls, with the exception being Brandi, and I guess I still was.
*Lets go start our new life together.* She said, this time she got even closer.
*Our what!* I yelled.
What on Earth is going on here?
*Our new life.* She said again. *When I saw you last night you looked so cute. And so I decided to take you as my mate.*
A mate! I'm too young to have a mate! I'm not even supposed to be the same species! How am I gonna explain this to Brandi?
*But I-I-I.* I was speechless.
How could I react to that? This is not gonna be good.
Please someone help, anyone. A trainer, someone who just likes to catch Pokémon. Anything help.
*Don't worry your cute little head.* She said as she got in front of me. *We will always be together from now on.*
*Yeah but. . .* I struggled for some type of answer. Then it hit me. *I have already chosen someone.*
Short and to the point. Now she just gets mad, shocks me and walks away. I hope.
*Where is she?* She asked as she started to look around. *I don't see her anywhere.*
*She, she, she's gone. . .* Think, fishing, hunting, swimming. THINK! *For a little run.*
*I guess it's her lose then.* She said as she got closer.
*Um, I-I-I um.* I struggled for words. But was unable to find any that would help.
*Don't worry.* She started. *I'll be gentle.*
This is the best birthday ever. Right behind the one where I was attacked by a pack of Rattata, and the one where my hair caught on fire.
*I'll wait thanks.* I said nervously.
*Oh.* She said backing down a little. *I guess I can wait too.*
I had been running for about an hour. Thinking of away to get away from that other Pikachu.
*How am I gonna get outa this one?* I said under my breath.
I had to think of away. Maybe I could find another Pikachu, get beat up by him, and then she will see that he's stronger and will go to him.
*But where do I know. . .* I froze in my tracks.
*What's the matter?* I heard her asking from behind me.
Of course. I could get Ashes Pikachu to knock me out and then leave him to worry about what to do.
*Oh nothing.* I replied as I started running in the direction that I supposed Ashes house to be in. I just found away to get rid of you.
We had been running for about a half an hour before another realization came onto me. I hadn't had anything to eat that day.
*Are you ok?* She asked as she came up to me.
*Yeah.* I replied, before my stomach started to growl for food.
*I know what to do!* She yelled as she took off into the woods.
Now was my chance to get away. She was gone and I had many directions I could run in.
But something was holding me back. And I didn't know what it was. I tried to think of a good explanation.
Maybe she has some kinda spell on me. Maybe I just think and the body does what I tell it some of the time. Maybe I was growing attached to her. I moved that thought to the end of the line. But why, why wasn't I taking this chance to run.
*Maybe I-* I was cut off as I heard my stomach rumble some more.
*Maybe I'm just hungry.* I said as I looked in the direction she had ran off in.
I had only been waiting for about half a minute or so before I got this bad feeling coming from the direction she had gone in.
*Great.* I said as I started in that direction. *I wonder what's going to happen this time?*
It had only taken a few minutes for me to get into a place under some brush to see what was going on.
It was that female Pikachu, and it looked like she was in trouble.
*Please don't.* I heard her beg before she was knocked back by another attack.
She was being attacked by a Squirtle.
*Hey you big bully!* I yelled as I jumped out from the brush. *Why don't you mess with someone your own size!*
What am I doing. Here someone is that could probably take her off my hands, and I attack them. Is my brain slowly being taken over by a Pikachu's brain?
"It's that little Pikachu from before!" I heard someone shout.
It was that trainer that had tried to capture me when I was with Ash.
*Leave her alone.* I replied. Short and to the point, now if only he could understand me.
"I wanted to capture you before," he started, "but then that other guy interfered. Now that he isn't around your mine!"
*We'll see about that!* I yelled as I got ready for an attack from his Squirtle.
"Squirtle use your Water Gun attack!" He yelled. Idiot.
*You got it.* Was Squirtles only reply.
*Pathetic.* I said as I dodged the attack. *More like this.*
I hit the Squirtle with a Thunder Bolt and caused it to faint.
*I didn't know I was that strong.* I said as I looked at the unconscious body of the Squirtle.
"Squirtle return." He said as he brought his Squirtle back. "I didn't want to do this, but you leave me no choice."
I'm done listening to him.
*I'm sure whatever Pokémon you send out I can defeat.* I said as I started walking towards the other Pikachu.
*Don't be so sure.* I heard a ruff voice say behind me.
Blast I should of listened to what he said I guess, too late now.
*I'm sure that I could- Holy Crap!* I yelled as I jumped back a few feet.
It was an Onix!
"That's what I thought." Said the trainer, giving me a smirk that I really wanted to wipe from his face.
*Well this looks like it will be an easy match.* Said the Onix in that safe ruff voice.
"Onix, Tackle him then I'll capture them both." Said the trainer as he started to pull out two Pokéballs.
I had to dodge his attack, but how? It was like trying to dodge something really big and fast.
*What do I do?* I asked the air, maybe it could help. Fat chance, but you never know.
That's when it hit me. Not an Idea, but the Onix.
*Ow.* Was all I said as I hit the ground. In my opinion I thing I said something that didn't seem like I was in a lot of pain.
"Pokéball go!" I heard the trainer yell out.
This can't be happening.
*At least we'll be together.* Was all I heard the female Pikachu say before I was sucked into the Pokéball.