Ok, I've got it all worked out. So, PLEASE work with me here. OKAY? So here goes! R & R everyone!
(Author's notes)
"Talking"
'Thoughts'
----Change of scene------
Disclaimer: If I owned pokemon, I'd be racking in millions, and I'm not. So, I DON'T own pokemon…….
(P.S. Little reminder, this is based on 'Pokemon Emerald', NOT the show.)
Chapter 1: Unexpected
-----In a certain lab in Littleroot Town…….----
"What did you say?" May shouted, slamming a hand on the table before her.
"I said, that you and Brendan will continue your journey together." Prof Birch repeated, looking at the 2 teenagers before him.
"And why should I-we do that?" Brendan asked, clearly irritated.
"Because, Brendan, Prof Birch, believes that you both will be able to find more pokemon that way. And I personally think that the both of you should learn how to work with other trainers." Norman explained, smiling slightly.
Brendan looked at his father disbelievingly, while May, looked at her mother hoping she'd speak up for her, but all she got was a look of sympathy.
"But, Dad……" May whined, tugging at her father's sleeve.
"May, just cooperate. Please," Norman sighed, looking at the brown-haired girl.
"Do I have to?" She asked, looking at the 3 adults.
"Yes, you do." Prof Birch said firmly,
"If you say so father." Brendan said, giving in.
May looked at Brendan, not believing her ears.
'You too?' she thought, jaw half open.
"Fine……." She muttered unwillingly.
"Great. You can leave now, I shouldn't keep you." Prof Birch said triumphantly.
"Don't worry honey, I'm sure you'll still have a good time." May's mother assured, patting her on the shoulder.
"I hope." May said, smiling at her mother as she, and Brendan mounted their flying pokemon. (Ok, don't remind me, I'm aware that Altaria and Swellow are much smaller than their trainers, so let's just say all flying pokemon are so strong, that they can lift people up into the air. Work with me!)
"Bye Mom, bye Dad!" May cried, waving to her parents, as Patience slowly rose to the air.
Brendan smiled at his parents, as they got smaller, and smaller…. to him. (In case you don't know why, it's cos Flight's flying already! And, if you aren't sure about the nicknames, check my first entry for this story.)
May looked on, as her parents waved back at her, and looked up and saw Brendan signaling to her to fly faster.
---- With May's parents……----
May's mother looked up at the sky worriedly, whilst Norman carefully placed a hand over her shoulder.
"Don't worry, she'll be fine, she's with her pokemon." He assured, kissing her on the cheek.
"You're right." She replied, smiling to him.
----Back to May and Brendan, who are currently flying to Fortree City……..----
"I can't believe I have to do this!" May said, frowning to Brendan.
"Tell me about it……" Brendan muttered.
"I mean, I'm friends with you and all, but I prefer to work alone…. No offense, really." May explained to the teenager who was…….um……. flying beside her.
"You think I want to do this?" Brendan said, sarcastically.
"I dunno. You tell me." May replied, rolling her eyes.
"I don't. Besides, we'll probably end up battling each other most of the time." Brendan said, ruffling his hair.
"True……. So, I'll come up with rules!" she chirped, getting a piece of paper and a pen out of her bag.
"You? What about……" Brendan said, glancing at the girl who had started work. "……Me……"
-----At Fortree City…..----
"Here's the rules! May chirped, handing Brendan a slightly crumpled piece of paper. (While the 2 kept their pokemon back in their pokeballs.)
Brendan glanced at the paper and noticed how neat her handwriting was, but quickly continued to read her 'rules'.
Battle each other
"Battle?" Brendan asked, raising an eyebrow.
"Just keep reading." May said, slightly annoyed.
Winner will battle first trainer we meet
After first trainer, we will take turns in battling
First person to see a certain wild pokemon will catch it
We will only battle together when there are 2 trainers, leaders not included
"You know I don't fight leaders." Brendan said, rolling his eyes.
"Just in case." May replied, smiling.
We can only battle each other once every 3 days
If one of us spots a trainer when the other isn't around, rule no. 3 doesn't apply
You will lend me money when I'm broke
"What! You want me to lend you money when you're broke?" Brendan cried, staring at May.
"Fine, if that doesn't work for you, I'll lend you my money when you're broke. Happy?" May replied, putting her hands on her hips.
"Very." Brendan said, smiling at his friend.
"Ok, so, anything wrong with the rules?" May asked, poking Brendan in the chest.
"Nothing wrong with it. And don't poke me." Brendan pointed out, pulling her hand away from his chest.
May smiled as she unfolded her Mach bike.
"Oi, you better not forget rule no. 1."Brendan reminded, tapping May's shoulder.
"Oh, yeah…….. well, let's go then!" May said, as they started their battle.
---After the battle…….---
"Hah! I won! First battle goes to me!" May cheered, getting on her Mach bike.
"Whatever………" Brendan mumbled, cycling off on his Mach bike. (He's ahead of her now.)
"Wait! Wait for me!" May shouted, struggling to keep up.
So, how'd you like it? I hope you liked it. Really, anyway, you can expect many things in future chappies, such as romance……. Struggles…….battles…….new pokemon on the team, and well…… just keep reading to find out! Anyway, review please! I hope you review, good reviews that is. Anyway, just a reminder, this story is based on Pokemon Emerald, not the show. GOT IT?
