Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon. The Pokemon own me.
Absol talking (Yasuki can understand this)
other pokemon talking (Absol can understand this but Yasuki can't)
And now for the story!
Absol and Yasuki grinned at each other and dashed to the pastry cart. As they were stuffing themselves with sweets, the lights began to flicker. Neither of them took much notice until they were totally off.
"Wha..."
Hey! Who cut the power?
They got up and went to the door to see what was going on. Yasuki turned around and went back in to hand the waitress some money.
"My compliments to the chef!" She winked at the waitress and followed Absol outside.
They saw a man walking down the street. He seemed to be in a hurry, but they stopped him to ask what was going on.
"The power's out all over town. I was going to check the main electrical boxes... "
He hurried off. Suddenly a crash sounded somewhere close.
"Whoa! Where did that come from?"
Absol turned her head to sniff the air.
That way! We should hurry, I can smell blood.
They ran towards the south side of town. Storm clouds brewed in the sky, and a flicker of lightning flashed over the buildings.
Here! It's this way!
Absol dived down an alley, closely followed by Yasuki.
"I'm followin' your nose, Absy."
Absol skidded to a stop, and Yasuki nearly tripped over her.
"YA! Absy! What are you..."
Yasuki stopped mid-sentence and stared at the scene ahead. There was a pack of Pikachu standing there, and Yasuki quickly recognized them as the gang of wild Pokemon she used to watch in the city. But the battles she had seen had only been playful skirmishes and tests of strength. This was different, Yasuki could tell just by the tension in the air. What was the pack doing out here in the suburbs anyway? A deep growl brought Yasuki out of her thoughts.
You... traitor...
The larger, burly-looking Pikachu Yasuki recognized as the leader, stood with two of its loyal warriors close behind. They were facing another Pikachu, this one was considerably smaller compared to the leader, but appeared strong despite the fact that it was bruised and bleeding. Yasuki noticed a small scar over its cheek, and remembered that this Pokemon had been the mischevious one in the pack. It had always been quick to challenge, but what could it have done to piss off the leader this bad?
The leader growled, and the warrior on his left spoke up.
You have some nerve, challenging our leader like that!
What made you think you could take charge of the pack?
The Pikachu to the left of the leader lashed out, bruising the other Pikachu above its eye. The Pokemon stood its ground, though. Thunder crashed in as black clouds rolled across the sky. The leader stepped forward and stared as sparks flickered from its cheeks.
Traitor. Your punishment is permanent exile from the pack. Resistance will be under penalty of death.
The large Pikachu stepped forward again and tensed its muscles. The exiled Pikachu just stood there. The leader glanced back at its two accomplices. The two stepped forward as well. The warrior's cheeks sparked and grew into a menacing blast of electricity. The charge rocketed toward the other Pikachu. It shut its eyes, bracing itself for the impact when suddenly... it felt an abrupt change of position, and the impact of hitting the ground. It opened its eyes to see the young human girl who had knocked it out of harm's way. The Pikachu swiveled its head back towards the leader to see the warriors on the ground, and the leader giving a menacing look to a large black-and-white Pokemon that stood over them, growling.
Leave the Pokemon alone. I don't know what it did, and I don't know the rules of your pack, but either way you shouldn't try to kill one of your own.
The large Pikachu stood up and growled, preparing another electric attack. Absol glared at it and swatted it aside with her paw.
"Kachaa!" the Pokemon yelped in surprise,
I suggest you make yourselves scarce. Unless you want me to beat all you little weaklings, because even if you attack and escape, I will hunt you down. I can smell you. I will always find you. I can taste the fear in your hearts...
Absol grinned evilly and seemed to tower above the Pikachu as lightning flashed in the background. The Pikachu's eyes widened in fear.
"Ka... kcheaaaaaa!!!" the leader turned and scampered away, closely followed by its friends. Other members of the pack that had been hiding nearby were also fleeing.
Hahahahaha!! Absol cackled. So quick to run, though you can never hide!! That's right, I am coming... for YOU!!" She turned to Yasuki and smiled. Hehe. That was a good one, they really believe I'm coming for them.
Yasuki smiled back. "Never mess with Absy, the master of terror..."
So, how's the little chu doin'? Absy asked.
"Little chu... oh, him!"
Yasuki looked down at the Pokemon sitting in her arms. He was bruised all over, and bleeding from behind his ear. The small Pikachu stared up at her and made a feeble struggle. She loosened her grip and he leapt onto the ground, swiveling to face them.
I... don't need your help...
The Pokemon struggled to stay standing.
Oh, please. Look at yourself, you're about to collapse! If that blast had hit you, you'dve been a goner for sure.
"Absy, give him some time. I used to see his pack all the time in the city. They're all really independent, and hardly ever interact with humans or other Pokemon despite living so close to them." She turned to face the wild Pikachu.
"Well, looks like you're stuck with us now. Your pack will never let you back in again. And defend your honor all you want, but there's no way I'm letting you roam the streets in this condition." She pulled a Poke ball from her belt and tossed it at the Pikachu. It was captured without a struggle.
"Absy, let's hit the road. We'd better find some shelter before the storm hits."
Yasuki looked at the black clouds rolling in the sky. She clipped Pikachu's Poke ball onto her belt and nodded at Absol. The two set off to find a place to stay before the rain came.
--Will Pikachu accept his new trainer? Will they find a place to weather out the coming storm? Find out in the next exciting chapter of The Extra Mile! R&R--
--absolkagome--