Heading out
The days after the discussion with my father I put real effort into integrating myself into the pokemon world. I didn't care how I got here or when I would get back to my world. All I cared about was the present.
So I spent time trying to understand the culture and laws of the world.
From what I had read most of things mirrored what my memory held, like pokemon being treated as pets and the 8 gym battles but many things were different one of the many was the battle system which mirrored the anime more than the games. Switching out was limited along with other limitations on held items etc.
6 was the maximum number of pokemon one was able to carry but certain people are able to circumvent them mostly people involved with the Pokemon league.
And that's how I spent my week.
Today was the day I and Matthias would journey out to Petalburg to get some training done in preparation for my gym battle. I stocked up on about 20 pokeballs since it was better to be over prepared than under prepared.
The mansion I stayed in was located between Petalburg woods and Rustbro city. Matthias also lived close by so we decided to meet at the bridge that lead to Petalburg woods at route 104.
My backpack had a couple of potions and antidotes, awakening's,a blow up tent and my Pokenav. I double checked once more then left my room heading downstairs where I met up with Klein.
"I'm heading out to Petalburg woods Klein just inform my father in the event that he asks, then again we did have a discussion about this before" I said.
"Understood take care Sir Glaze" he bowed then walked away towards the kitchen.
'Can't believe I gotta leave this comfort and get out there in search of the truth, oh well best not keep Matthias and the grueling heat of the sun waiting'
Making my way towards the dragonite stables I took a look inside.
Nobody.
The place was entirely empty.
'Am I going to have to go on foot now?'
Just as my hopes were diminished a person emerged from the stables.
"Hey where did the dragonite disappear to?"
"Well they were all taken to the nearby pokemon centre for a weekly checkup. Did you need to get somewhere?" he said.
"Yeah I was planning to head to petalburg woods but now.." I rubbed my head.
"Well I can probably help you" he said as he threw a pokeball.
The pokeball revealed a Dodrio.
"Thanks but I guess I'd rather go by foot, oh look I'm already late I should head out" I said rushing away from the three headed nightmare.
"Kid wait a... he's already gone. Then again route 104 isn't all that far now" the man said.
'That was close'
I had made good time jogging or at least I felt like I did since I hadn't checked my pokenav yet. I let absol out so he could also get some fresh air as we walked. It would also help us to bond I guess.
Matthias Pov
'Guess Glaze is late'
Prism circled around me in the air trying to get my attention.
"You're pretty excited for this aren't you prism" I said.
Prism levitated up and down.
"Guess you were pretty cooped up back home" I said.
Prism levitated on top of my head then rested on it leading me to fall down.
"Stop fooling around" I said getting up and dusting my shirt.
"Hey that's a rare pokemon you got there" A voice said.
"It is. My prism is one of the rarest pokemon from the Kanto region" I said looking at the owner of the voice.
'A bandana and clothes resembling a pirate in this hot climate this guy's fashion sense is way off'
Prism turned around to look at the newcomer then backed off when he smiled unpleasantly.
"How about you hand over your pokemon to me nicely or else-""or else what" I interrupted him.
"Or else I'm gonna have to take it from you by force" he said throwing out a ball from which a Poocheyena appeared.
"I realize that I may appear aloof but i am anything but weak. Prism get ready"
Prism stopped floating around carelessly and appeared in front of me focused.
"I'm out of your league kid Poocheyena tackle" the man said.
"Prism agility then dodge" I said.
Poocheyena's attack missed as Porygon just moved to the side.
"Dang it pooocheyena tackle once more" he said.
"Prism dodge once more" I said
Poocheyena missed once more.
"And now use signal beam" I continued.
"Poocheyena dodge" he said.
Poocheyena barely managed dodge the move which lead to it losing balance and lying on it's back.
'Good thing I taught prism a move to deal with dark types'
"Signal beam once more prism" I said.
The beam hit Poocheyena straight on who wasn't able to dodge due to it losing it's balance.
"Poocheyena get out of there" he said getting worried. I could see the sweat on his face.
"What's wrong who's out of who's league now. Finish it prism signal beam once more" I said.
The second beam caught the retreating Poocheyena in it's tracks launching it into the air where it was hit by another beam knocking it into the pirate man.
"Crap Poocheyena return" The man hastily stood up and returned his fainted Poocheyena to it's pokeball. He then turned away from me.
"Where are you heading off to?" I said.
"Behind you" he shouted as he began running away.
"Like I'd fall for that Prism stop him with psybeam" I said.
The psybeam unfortunately missed and the weirdly dressed man manged to run away.
"That person was definitely strange anyway good work there Prism we gotta tell Glaze about this" I said praising it.
Prism started headbutting my back due to the praise then went back to levitating around.
'Where's Glaze anyway'
Glaze Pov
'Is that'
Looking closer at the strange levitating object it was indeed a Porygon.
"Matthias sorry for the delay seems like there was an issue with the Dragonite" I said slightly tired.
"It's fine I managed to have a battle to pass the time" he said.
"A battle huh? That's nice. Well lets get going then, any pokemon you interested in catching?" I asked not really paying attention to what he said.
"No Idea I'd like to see what are our options first" he said matching my pace.
"Sure let's get going" I said.
The tall trees canopy covered the sky making the area around darker.
"So how should we begin?" I asked after setting up my tent.
Absol followed me as we watched Matthias try to calm his Porygon down as the Porygon kept ruining the tent.
"Why don't you just return it to it's pokeball?" I asked confused.
"I could but that irritates prism" he answered.
"Why is prism so hyperactive anyway?" I asked as I dodged the Porygon's headbutt.
"Probably winning the battle boosted its ego if I had to guess and that's why it's acting so uncouth" he said.
"Hmm I would've challenged you guys to a battle but it seems it's getting late" I said as I looked above
"Fine, prism behave or I'm going to return you to your pokeball" he said slightly angry.
Prism eventually stopped circling around and just plopped down on the floor.
"Finally by the time I'm done setting up my camp could you check around for any wild pokemon. If you find any just deal with them" he said getting back to fixing his tent.
"Sure I could do that" I said as I stared into the distance.
I couldn't see anything right now but they could be camouflaging themselves using their surroundings.
So I left Matthias to work on his tent while I went to scare off any unneeded visitors.
