Chapter 2: First Stop Outskirt Stand


After riding south for about an hour Wes spotted a old rust and sand blasted engine car in the distance. He pulled up and parked his cycle just out front. It was an old engine chair that was hollowed out as a gas station and food stand. "Hmm…" He turned to his two Eons who were in the passenger car "Well you two looks like we start fresh here"

Espeon popped his head up first "Esp"

Umbreon followed "Umbre!"

Both jumped out and shook their bodies from being cramped in the car

Wes started walking toward the stand and his Eons followed. As he was walking toward the stand however two guys wearing sunglasses one with yellow hair and an orange Mohawk and the other with a blue beanie like cap exit out.

"Man I'm stuffed nothing like a good meal to sweeten a day work" said the Mohawk guy

The blue cap had a contented smile on his face "We can expect a lot more when we get the shipment delivered." He glanced at a brown sack that was tied off.

Espeon jumped on to the truck and carefully examined the bag thinking that there was something in it

The blue cap noticed this "Hey what that Espeon doing there"

Wes said "Espeon"

Espeon jumped off and went to Wes heels

The blue cap noticed Wes and said "Oh he's yours"

Wes nodded "Yep"

The Orange Mohawk said "You should keep your pokemon in it pokeball you never know when someone…

A confusion attack froze him in place and prevented him from finishing his threat.

Wes smirked "be careful what you say you may not believe it but there are pokemon out there who understand threats and react accordingly" He turned to his Espeon "Let him go"

Espeon released the Mohawk guy

The Mohawk guy shook his head and said "Hey you got some nerve…

The blue cap said "Let it go, we got to get this back to the boss now" as he climbed into the driver

The Mohawk guy glared at Wes but then entered into the passenger seat and the truck took off into the distance

Espeon growled slightly "Esp Espeon" it said with distaste

"Umbreon" agreed the other

Wes said "I don't like them either but hey I think they learned not to mess with you two"

The two pokemon growled in agreement

Wes said "Come on let's get something to eat" as he walked in

His two Eons followed at his heels

Just as Wes was entering the news came on

"In light of recent explosions that have gone off in Eclo Canyon" The newscaster said "Authorities have discovered what remains of Team Snagem Base. Not one Snagem Member was to be seen in the ruined base. Authorities are curious on what caused the explosions."

The shopkeep behind the counter grunted as he finished wiping up a drink glass and said "Hmm interesting." He turned to Wes after noticing him. "Greeting there mate welcome to Outskirt Stand it rare we see travelers out here."

Wes nodded and smiled slightly "Hi… Noticed your place and decided to see if I could get some supplies and maybe some food for me and my team mates

The shopkeep nodded and said "Well you came to the right place, I'll be happy to serve ya. Set yourself down and I'll have you a meal in no time"

Wes nodded "Thank you kindly." He and his two Eon went to the back table and sat down.

A purpled haired rider turned in his seat "Yo that's a nice cycle you got there"

Wes nodded "Thanks bought and customized it myself"

The rider smirked "Hey that cool… So you hear that's whole thing about Team Snagem base being blown up?

Wes laid back in his chair "Yeah I heard the explosions when I was riding south from the northern desert

The rider got thoughtful "I wonder if it was accidental or on purpose"

Wes closed his eyes "Definitely on purpose"

The rider said "Yeah wonder was gutsy enough to do it"

Wes smirked "Yeah I wonder."

Espeon replied in a know it all tone "Es, peon"

The rider looked at the two Eon on the other bench resting "Whoa hey those two yours"
Wes nodded "Yep there the best teammates a trainer could have"

The rider nodded "Yeah they look tough. You must be good" he got a slight battle glint in his eye

The shopkeep took that minute to bring in a tray holding two bowls of pokemon food, a plate with a large sandwich, A Bottle of Soda pop, Two cans of Fresh Water and two empty drink bowls.

Wes opened one eye and said "Espeon help him out will you"

Espeon used Psychic Energy to grab the sandwich and sodapop and place it on the table then grabbed the two bowls of Pokemon food and placed them in between him and Umbreon. The empty bowls where then placed and the two cans of water were opened and poured into the bowls without spilling a drop and then crushed into two balls and placed on the edge of the table. "Espeon" he said as both started eating

The shopkeep was shocked at this "Hey what your name"

Wes smiled slightly "I'm Wes"

The rider chuckled "That is one talented Espeon Wes. I know you could do a lot of things with Psychic Pokemon but that takes the cake right Clip

Clip the shopkeep chuckled "Takes and eats it Willie"

Wes laughed slightly but then remember "Oh how much it that going to cost Clip"

Clip checked the receipt and said "uh… 1450 Mate"

Wes pulled out two bills "Here's 1500 keep the change"

Clip said "Why thank you kindly. Enjoy"

Wes nodded "Will do" he picked up his sandwich and started eating enjoying his first meal as a reformed criminal.

About a hour later Wes and his Team finished the meal and rested after their little attack but they knew they needed to keep moving. Team Snagem would most likely send out a few members to recover the Snag Machine. So Wes needed to keep moving. "Hey Clip" He shouted

Clip came in from the back "What's up Wes another drink?"

Wes thought for a second and nodded "Yeah… I'll take two fresh waters for the road"

Clip nodded "you headed on out?" He got the two cans and placed them on the table

Wes got up paid the money and nodded "Yep got to find a place to crash before everything fills up you know anything close by"

Clip said "The Pokemon Center in Phenac always has plenty of room they'll even give your pokemon a good night rest"

"Which way and how far" Wes said quickly

Willie said "To the west about say 45 minutes on my ride now on your ride…" He thought for a second "I guess 30 to 35 minutes"

Wes said "Thanks" He took the drinks and stored them in his bag "Espeon Umbreon" he called as he exited

Both Eons quickly followed Wes out

Willie got up and said "Hey Wes wait up"

Wes turned and said "What's up Willie?"

Willie said "Hey man before you go you think you and I can do a battle? I got the urge"

Wes thought for a second "hmm"

Espeon growled "Esp Espeon"

Wes noted his partner eagerness and smirked "Alright Willie let's do this"

Willie grinned "Alright let's crank it up. 2 on 2 double battle let's ride"

Both got about 20 feet away from each other to give their pokemon plenty of space to duke it out

"Alright Dash Zip let's go" Willie called out as two Zigzagoons shot out

Wes nodded "Espeon Umbreon you know what to do"

Both Eons ran out and got into battle poses

Willie said "Dash Zip Quick Attack!"

Both Dash and Zip shot at the two Eons

Wes just smiled slightly and said "Espeon Confusion, Umbreon Bite"

Espeon quickly lock on to the nearest Zigzagoon which was Dash and used Psychic Energy to send him flying

"Whoa" Willie exclaimed as he watched this "Man that even stronger then I thought."

Umbreon met Zip quick attack charge and pounced on him and bit

Both attacks where too much for the Zigzagoon duo and they collapsed

Willie jaw dropped "Dang, You got me…" He recalled both of his Pokemon "You are tough"

Wes posed slightly in a cool and calm manner and said "I know"

Both Eons returned to Wes

Willie said "Oh that was a rush Wes" He gave a few coins valued at 250 PD "thanks for the battle"

Wes nodded "Anytime but I got to get going"

Willie gave a thumbs up and said "Yeah check ya later"

Wes said "Espeon Umbreon let's go"

Both Eons quickly jumped into the passenger car and Wes climbed into the driver seat and took off in a burst of dust and headed for the city of Phenac little did he know that he would gain a valuable ally just as he entered