Chapter 15: Zack the Samurott

After a long day of walking and battling, we went to bed early. I didn't feel like midnight training today, so I just laid down next to travis and Jess and fell asleep.

I found myself in a strange place. It was like an empty space. Everything was lit in a bright lightblue light. There was water on the ground, just enough to cover my feet.

'Where am I? What is this place? Am I dreaming right now?'

I looked around me, and saw that I was not alone. A Samurott was standing right behind me.

So, you finally came here. He said. His voice was deep.

Who are you? I asked him.

So you don't even remember me...that's sad. My name is Zack.

We have met before?

Of course we have. You used to be my trainer.

Your trainer? Wait, that means...you know about me?

Seems like I know more about you than you do. I was your first Pokémon on your journey through the Unova region. You trained me very well and we were really good friends. Then we went to the Johto region beacause someone asked for our help there. I don't know exactly what it was all about. I only know that we fought some nasty guys in black uniforms together with a red haired guy. Unfortunately I can't remember what happened then, My mind was locked away and I didn't have control over my body anymore. That's when I realised that you were now in control of it, and it also seems that our body was reverted to its first evolution stage. I tried to contact you earlier but something blocked me, at least until now.

As I stood there and listened to what he told me, I slowly began to understand what actually happened to me.

So you're telling me, that this is actually not my body, but yours?

I'd prefer to say that it's our body now. But you're right, this used to be my body, I can't control it anymore however.

Wow, I'm sorry I didn't mean to steal your body or anything.

This is not your fault, and this way we'll be united forever, and we're even closer than we were before, not to mention that you're now able to understand what I'm saying.

So, you're happy about that?

Well, I could see everything trhough your eyes, so whenever you felt happy, I felt happy for you. At first I was worried. You seemed to be afraid of what happened to you, but I'm really glad that you like being a Pokémon.

Yeah, I needed some time to get used to it but now I think it's the best thing that ever happened to me. I never imagined that being a Pokémon could be so much fun. Even though I still feel sorry for you now.

You don't need to feel sorry for me. I was always happy when you were with me and now I get to always be with you. Just keep up your training. You're doing really well in your battles.

You think so?

Of course, you're a lot stronger than I used to be when I was a Dewott.

That reminds me...when I evolve next time, I'll be a Samurott right?

Yeah that's right. Why?

I'm thinking of staying a Dewott.

Really? Why? You'd be a lot stronger then.

Not that I don't like Samurott or anything. It's just I'm used to being bipedal, and Samurott is a quadruped. Also I'm now used to this body and I don't want it to be changed again. I may be this small for the rest of my life but that's something I can live with.

Alright, that's your decision, I'm not in charge of this body anymore and you get to do what you want. As long as you're happy, I'm fine with it.

Can you maybe tell me more about my past life?

That's a story for another time. Now you should continue your journey.

Zack and the room of emptiness dissapeared right before I woke up again...