Before I go over this chapter, I want to say something;
Kujota – I apologize for the problem I caused. Reading fanfics are one thing here, placing them in the proper spots are another.
Now that this is done with, this chapter reveals a bit of treachery by Jason and we get to see Terry catch his first pokemon. Now on with the show … chapter I mean.
Chapter 4
Dogs Aren't A Boy's Best Friend
It was halfway between Grovesdale and Treetop Town when I decided to rest. I knew that I had to get there immediately but what was the hurry anyways? I found another park and sat down. I decided to release Blade after I got relaxed. I didn't want to start freaking out already. Despite my friendship with Blade, I was still scared of him since he was a snake pokemon. But I had to get that out of my head. In order to win gym battles, I must put my fear past me so we can work together as a team. I can't remember what year the fear of snakes happened to me but I can remember how it happed.
Flashback
It was back on Earth when I was celebrating my 3 birthday. I was past my terrible twos, which was not so terrible compared to other kids. Mom had allowed her Spheal to play with me while the big surprise was being put on. I remember in the kiddy pool bouncing up and down with the energetic pokemon. Then Jason came over. I heard that at the age of 5 he was very smart. I knew I was just as smart too but he was smarter than any girl or boy. The problem was that his smartness came with a problem. The problem was that he was also a prankster. He tricked a girl to going into a room of Spinaraks. And everyone knows that a girl's worst fear is bugs. I never liked him but we were close friends but I stayed away from his ploys.
"Well, Terry! Enjoying your time with that beachball Pokemon?" Jason snickered.
"He isn't a beachball. If he were to tackle you, he would hurt harder than a beachball. Plus it is not nice to insult Pokemon feelings." I said while crossing my arms.
"I am sorry. I have a birthday surprise for you Terry. I just put it in your room. I figured I couldn't fool you so I decided to reward you for your courage." Jason said while smiling.
I didn't like that smiling but since it wasn't in a dark place, I decided to see this surprise. I told Spheal to keep an eye on him. I got out the pool and ran towards the house. Maybe Jason had changed even though of his bad attitude. His parents were the best parents and Social Services had the opportunity to take Jason away from them but Jason's father lawyer stopped Social Services in their tracks. I ran past Casey and her Electabuzz. She was shouting her team theme. She had grown up and she was going to be in an Electabuzz game not just cheering on the sidelines.
"Electabuzz, you are the greatest. I am going to prove you that this fan will be an excellent pitcher." Casey shouted as her Electabuzz bounced beside her.
I plugged my ears so her song was almost audible. I ran towards the open door and ran inside. I ran as fast as an Arcanine or an Entei up the stairs. I approached the door to my room. It was dark in there. Maybe Mom turned off the lights. I opened the door slowly. I could hear noises and stepped in. The door slammed behind me and I stepped slowly across the room. The sound started to get louder and scarier. I turned slowly to find a light. There was something in this room. I could hear it moving. Before I could flip on the light, it attacked. I screamed so loud that everyone in the neighborhood could hear me. Jason stood outside and snickered. Spheal slammed right into Jason and he flew against the house.
"Terry, I am here for you." My mom said.
I was in the hospital for several bites. I was attacked by an Arbok and poisoned very badly. Not only was I petrified; I was also embarrassed at the same time. How could believe that no good bully? I fell right into his trap. I couldn't stand snake pokemon after what Jason did to me on my third birthday.
Flashback ends
Okay, it wasn't the snake's fault, but that doesn't excuse the fact that I have a potential fear for snakes or any other pokemon … and trust me there are a lot of pokemon fears. And he didn't stop there because he kept on pulling traps on me left and right. It wasn't until my 7th birthday here on Gaia, that he was finally stopped. He was sentenced to a couple years in prison for the things he had done. In the past 4 years, we could have done nothing about it but now the law was on our side. I wish we could have because that would have saved all the pain.
"GRRRRRR!"
I turned around and heard a noise. It wasn't a pleasant noise. I never studied the different sounds of Pokemon but I could easily tell that this wasn't a pleasant noise. I clutched Seviper's pokeball. Would I need Blade? What if it was Jason trying to scare me? I had to act fast because maybe it was a pokemon being attacked. I released Blade from his pokemon. I was too busy concerned about the mystery pokemon that I didn't see him pop out and rub against my leg.
"What is it, Terry?" Blade asked.
"There is something around the bushes. I want you to check it out." I said.
"Why don't you do it?" Blade asked.
"You probably could take on whatever is there." I said to Blade.
"You are scared are you?" Blade asked with a grin.
"Fine! We will both go around on the count … never mind let's just go around." I said while creeping towards the bush.
Blade closely followed behind me as we crept or slithered closer and closer to the noise. I jumped towards the sound and something jumped back. It was what I had feared. A Black and Grayish creature sprang out and tackled me. Its fangs were in a position that it would easily make mincemeat out of me. Why of all creatures did a dog have to appear? Blade slammed it to the ground. I was still shaking.
"I think it is down. Nasty creature that Poochyena is … what is wrong, Terry? Don't tell me you have a fear of dogs!" Blade said while trying to comfort me.
"You hit the nail right on the head, Blade. Snakes are not the only type of animal I am afraid of." I said while trying to recover from both the physical and psychological attacks.
"And I thought my brother was bad." Blade said.
"What about your brother?" I asked.
"Nothing, just forget about it. We need to battle it. Maybe getting to know that Poochyena will help you get rid of your fear of dogs." Blade suggested.
"Okay, Poochyena is a Dark Type. We have no Advantages to work with but there are no Disadvantages to work with too. Oh, this is a tricky situation!" I said while I paced.
"Just stay focused. You can beat this Terry." Blade comforted me while doing pacing of his own.
"Okay, Blade. Use Poison Tail!" I shouted.
"Now we are getting somewhere!" Blade said as he rushed towards Poochyena.
The blade of Blade's tail headed straight towards Poochyena but the dark dog missed it. Man, this dog is faster than Houndour and that it is one dark dog, I thought. I keep up on telling Blade to never give up. That's when I changed by plans. I told Blade to slam it down. Unfortunately, the Poochyena had the same plan. I watched as Blade got hit against a tree.
"Blade, you can do it. Take down that dark dog." I said while rushing to its side.
"You know, Terry … there might be hope for you yet." Blade said while glaring down its opponent.
"Blade, slam that Poochyena down!" I shouted.
"You got it, Boss" Blade said as he slithered to attack his opponent.
I watched Blade slam right into Poochyena. It flew right into a tree. Then Blade attacked it with a Poison Tail. It was down for the count. I pulled out a pokeball and threw it like it was a baseball. I think Casey is beginning to rub off on me as I saw the pokeball hit Poochyena. I watched Poochyena get sucked inside the pokeball. It wiggled a bit but finally the red light came on. I picked it up and lifted it up in the air.
"Yes, I caught my very first pokemon! Thank you Blade for helping me face my fears and help me get my very first caught pokemon!" I said to Blade with the Pokeball in my hand.
"You are welcome and I am happy to help!" Blade said while rubbing against my leg.
"Are you blushing, Blade?" I chuckled.
"Me Blush! Never!" Blade said while turning around!"
"Right!" I said while I returned him to his pokeball.
Sure, I was still afraid of him but that fear was nothing like when I first met him. Maybe working with a pokemon that one is afraid of really helps. I headed towards the nearest pokemon center. Who knew what type of surprises that I would come up against? Who knows what new challenges I would face? What evils I would go up against? All I knew that with my partner that nothing would get in our way!
Next time on Fear Unlimited … Terry arrives at the nearest Pokemon Center. It is nighttime and something strange is going on. Something is scaring away customers. Terry and Blade will find out what dark presence causing this trouble … and boy are they in for a surprise!
