Chapter 2: A stubborn attitude vs. the determined attitude
Katherine pulled off the woolen cap from her head as soon as she stepped into the laboratory.
" I wonder why uncle called me here? " the young trainer asked herself looking thoughtful.
" Good afternoon Katherine, " Professor Elm greeted his niece with a gentle smile.
The girl smiled shyly in return. The pokemon scientist led her into a room with whitewashed walls and a silver stand on which lay three red-and-white pokeballs.
" Here are three different types of pokemon. The fire pokemon, Cyndaquil, the grass pokemon Chikorita and the water pokemon Totodile, " he began and pointed out each one as he spoke. " You are to choose one of these for a beginner. "
Katherine stared at her uncle disbelievingly.
" But there's one problem, uncle. Aren't all beginning trainers supposed to be ten-years-old before starting on their pokemon quest? " the eight-year-old asked.
" True, but you're turning nine in two day's time that is… on Christmas Eve. "
" But, I still have to wait for another year before I'm an official pokemon trainer! " Katherine argued.
" Yes, but you need not have to be ten to travel to search for Lugia isn't it? "
The child's pretty turquoise eyes widened with anticipation but a moment later, her eyes lost its luster.
" I-I can't, uncle. I've already gotten my first pokemon, " she stammered.
" That's okay, Katherine. You can have another one. Take it as a birthday gift from me, " the scientist suggested.
" Really? "
Smiling, her uncle nodded.
" Okay, I pick Chikorita! I've always wanted that pokemon for years! " the girl announced excitedly. " It's perfect! "
" Except there's a slight problem with this one, " Professor Elm admitted.
Katherine's smile instantly vanished in a blink of an eye.
" This pokemon is a bit too stubborn, " he continued. " And I'm afraid that it's definitely not suitable especially for young girls like you. "
" No…I'll take Chikorita. With some kindness and love, I'll bet that it would certainly change. "
" I like your positive attitude and determination! Here take these pokeballs, pokedex and pokegear; the devices would certainly aid you on your journey. Lastly, I wish you all the best and good luck on your pokemon quest! " the scientist told his niece.
Katherine simply nodded and smiled.
" Boss, the girl has gotten a new pokemon. A Chikorita, which I heard is supposedly stubborn, " the man informed.
" Good, you're doping your job very well. Now, I want you to listen really carefully…my son, Jay, needs a beginner's pokemon. He too wants to be a pokemon trainer. I want you to grab one of the two pokemon, which the Professor has left. " the voice spoke up from the communicating device.
" Yes, boss. "
He tried his best to be patient with Giovanni but this was getting onto his nerves. He was getting sick with how Giovanni was using him.
First, Giovanni ordered him to locate the whereabouts of Katherine Hale.
Second, he told him to protect the child to use her to get Lugia, for himself.
Thirdly, Giovanni instructed him to steal a pokemon from Professor Elm's laboratory for his son, Jay.
Then…what's next?