Episode 6: Loyalty and Courage Between Two Friends
In a dark abyss, Hana finds herself all alone, no human, no Pokemon, no location, and no friends and family. Hana becomes confused to see
Suddenly, she hears someone echoing, "Who am I? Who are you? Where are you?"
"Hello? Is someone here?" Hana calmly calls out.
No one answers, but again hears echoing, "What am I?"
Hana looks around to find the source of the strange echoing. She then walks along the strange dark zone.
She then hears the voice again, "Who am I? Where am I?"
"Hello. Where are you? Who are you?" Hana asks.
"Who are you? Where are you? What am I?" The voice continues.
"Um, who are you? Why do you sound familiar?" Hana asks.
Just then, the voice says, "I am ready… to be."
The voice soon begins to grow quiet and is disappearing.
Hana then begins to run to follow the voice.
She calls out, "Wait, don't go! Please, who are you ? Where are you? Don't be afraid. Please. I can help you."
Hana isn't able to run anymore and tries to figure out where the source is.
Suddenly, Hana feels a sun shining down her face and opens her eyes. The girl looks to see she is laying down on the grass, under a tree with the sunlight shining through the small gaps. Hana turns her head to see Akira at a fireplace and is cooking a pot full of soup over the fireplace, while Diana is training for the Pokemon Contest in Mulberry City with Cyndaquil, Corsola, and Butterfree.
Pikachu gets in Hana's vision, "Pika pika." (Hey sleepyhead. You're awake.)
"Hey Pikachu, good to see you too," Hana says with a smile.
Hana then sits up as she lets out a yawn. She stretches her arms and stands on her two feet. Hana and Pikachu walk to Akira and Alistair to see how they're doing.
"Hi Akira. Hello Alistair," Hana says.
"Pika," (Hi.) Pikachu says.
Akira turns his head, "Hey Hana, glad to see you're awake."
"Yeah," Hana says, feeling embarrassed.
Anyway, lunch is almost ready and I need you and the Pokemon to start setting up. Can you ask Diana to help you guys out," Akira says.
"Sure," Hana says.
Hana turns her head to see Diana working on her Contest move for the upcoming Pokemon Contest. Butterfree and Wurmple watch as Ember and Corsola practice their move with Diana.
Diana calls out, "Alright Ember, use Flame Wheel."
Ember cries out and creates fire from her back. Then spins into a flaming wheel, appropriate name. Then Ember begins to spin around towards Corsola.
Diana then calls out, "Corsola, use Aqua Ring!"
Corsola creates five rings of water.
"Ember, jump through the rings," Diana calls out.
Ember jumps as she performs her flame Wheel through the rings.
"Now Corsola, use Water Gun," Diana calls out.
Corsola sprays water and the Flame Wheel lands on top of it. It continues to spin as heat begins to rise from it. Corsola and Ember stop using their attacks and land on the ground as the silky soft steam begins to land before them.
Diana says, "Great job Ember. You too, Corsola. We'll take a break so we can get rested."
Hana walks over and calls out, "Diana."
Diana and her Pokemon turn their heads to see Hana and Pikachu.
"Hey Hana, glad to see you're awake," Diana says.
"Yeah. I know. Anyway, Akira said that lunch is almost ready, so we need to set up," Hana says.
"Sure. We're just about to take a break. Let's get started, I'm hungry," Diana says.
"Me too," Hana replies.
Hana, Diana, the Pokemon begins to help out. Hana also calls out Gloom, Wurmple and the Ralts Twins. Akira also has Clarissa and Alistair help out. He also has two Pokemon. Braviary, a large Valiant Pokemon, and Snover the Forest Tree Pokemon. All humans and Pokemon set up the table for everyone to have their lunch. After they're done eating, the group is eating their lunch. The Pokemon are having their lunch as well.
"The food is really good Akira," Hana says.
"Yeah. If you weren't a police officer, I think you're a chef," Diana says.
Akira says, "Well, you gotta be good at cooking when you live with your siblings, aunts, and uncles."
"Really? They live with you?" Hana asks.
"Yep. My mom taught me how to cook and I also helped my mom with a lot around the house," Akira says.
"That sounds nice," Diana says.
Akira turns to see his Pokemon eating the Pokemon food.
"I have to admit, Hana really made good Pokemon food. Storm and Clarissa are really enjoying the Pokemon food, and they're usually picky eaters," Akira says.
"Thanks, but you have to thank Professor Oak. Sure I live with Pokemon and know their likes and dislikes at Pallet Town. At first, I used to gather carries, vegetables, and other foods to find in the forest to eat. Since I met Professor Oak and his family, they taught me about raising Pokemon, what to wear, and other stuff," Hana says.
"Really?" Akira asks with a smile.
"Yeah. Professor Oak taught me how to make the Pokemon food and help me more about the likes and dislikes the Pokemon have, and the nutrition they'll need. Of course, I know that for a Pokemon is all about the taste," Hana says.
"I know what you mean. Butterfree really loves it when you sprinkle some crushed berries on its Pokemon food," Diana says.
"Yeah. Butterfly and Butterfree really like sweet things. Even Flabebes and a few grass Pokemon," Hana says.
"You sure know a lot about Pokemon," Akira says.
"Well, I know as much since I was raised by Pokemon, and Professor Oak talks to me a lot more. There's even different regions like Johto, Sinnoh, Hoeon, Unova, Kalos, and Galar. There's even a Pokemon League at a place called the Orange Island," Hana says.
Akira giggles, "Sounds like you're pretty knowledgeable for someone your age."
"Thanks, but it's thanks to the professor and the Pokemon," Hana says.
Diana says, "Ah, don't be modest. From what I understand, you're pretty handy with Pokemon before even becoming a trainer. You take care of Pokemon, understand them, and you even heal them. You even told me that you also took care of Pokemon who were lost, injured, or even abandoned."
"I suppose," Hana says.
"If you ask me, that is a major accomplishment," Akira says.
"Thanks," Hana says, blushing.
Somewhere in the forest, there are Pokemon who are living peaceful lives. The Pokemon are signing, dancing, relaxing, and having tons of fun. Suddenly, a flock of Pidgey and Swablu begin to fly past the area in fear. The Pokemon in the area soon senses danger, and begins to run away. Suddenly, nets begin to be fired from the bushes. The Pokemon tries to get away, but a few Pokemon are starting to be captured one by one. Suddenly, a black motorcycle flies out of the bushes and lands on the ground. The person on the bike is wearing a black and red color jumpsuit and has a blaster in the hand, and wears a black and red helmet covering the face.
A female voice appears from it, "Hmm, good catch. These will do just nicely."
Suddenly, something jumps out of the bushes to reveal itself. This mysterious being is a Pokemon. This one is a quadrupedal Pokémon resembling a fully-grown lion. While its face, hind legs, torso, and the back of its front legs are blue, much of its body is covered with shaggy, black fur. The fur is longer around the shoulders and the base of the tail, and forms a mane on its head. The mane is larger on the male than on the female. It has yellow eyes with red sclerae, a blunt muzzle, and rounded ears with yellow insides. There are three yellow, half rings on the back of each foreleg. Its long, thin tail is tipped with a yellow four-pointed star, and it also has a scar going over it's left eye
The woman says in a grin, "Well, this Pokemon sure is big, bigger than its normal size."
The trainer then throws two Pokeball, "Toxicroak! Skarmory!"
The Pokeballs open and the two Pokemon come out. The Armory Bird Pokemon and the Toxic Mouth Pokemon.
The trainer calls out, "Toxicroak, use Dark Pulse!"
Toxicroak spits out a beam of dark purple and black spiraling beam to strike at the Pokemon. The Pokemon then fires electricity from its Body and strikes at the Dark Pulse, causing a large explosion. The large explosion has been heard and seen by Hana and their friends, who have finished their lunch and packing up their things.
Diana asks, "What in the world was that?"
"I don't know, but something's going on. And I'm sensing something is very wrong," Hana says.
"Pika Pikachu" (There is trouble alright.) Pikachu says.
Hana takes off her shoes and sock and removes her headband and bandana. She also removes her backpack and puts her things inside. Then puts the backpack back on.
She holds out her Pokeballs, "Everyone, return."
The red beams capture the Pokemon and put them back in their Pokeballs. Then puts them back in her pockets.
Hana turns to her Pokemon, "Come on Pikachu."
"Pika," (Right.) Pikachu says.
Hana and Pikachu begin to run through the forest.
Akira and Diana return their Pokemon, except for Alistair and Ember. Alistair hops on Akira's shoulder.
Diana picks up Ember, "Hana, wait for us."
Akira and Diana chase after Hana hoping to find her. At the same time, Hana and Pikachu are running through the forest at top speed. Soon, they see Pokemon running away in fear. Since Hana can understand them, she can tell that they're saying that they're endangered and there's a Pokemon Poacher ahead.
Hana thinks, "A Pokemon Poacher, huh? I heard of them before, but I'm going to have my first encounter with one."
Hana turns to Pikachu, "Come on, there might be Pokemon who need help."
Just then, Akira and Diana run after her, but having trouble catching up to both of them.
"Whoa, she's really fast," Diana says.
"Yeah. Does she run with Ponyta during her pass time?" Akira jokes.
"It's possible, but Hana and Pikachu can sense something's wrong," Diana says.
"Right. And that explosion makes it possible," Akira adds.
The two continue to hurry on their feet with Hana already having the distance advantage. Meanwhile in the area, the Pokemon continue to fight off Skarmary and Toxicroak. The Lion like Pokemon does its best to fight against them.
The woman calls out, "Skarmory, use Air Slash! Toxicroak, use Poison Jab!"
Skarmory dives down as it's wings glow. The Lion Pokemon is able to dodge the attack. Then Toxicroak moves sin and tries to stab it with it's glowing purple jab. The Lion Pokemon moves away as it dodges the attack, and then attacks it with an Iron Tail. Toxicroak continues to use the Poison Jab. The Pokemon is able to dodge the attacks, but the Poison Jab scratches one of its back legs-. The Pokemon flinches as it steps back. It looks to see Toxicroak and Skarmory standing in front of the Pokemon.
The woman wearing the helmet smirks and aims a blaster at it.
"One shot of this and you'll be trapped in an electric proof net," The woman says.
The Lion Pokemon grits its teeth in anger.
The woman smirks, "You're mine now."
That's when Hana and Pikachu appear to see what is happening.
Hana cries out, "Leave it alone! Two against one isn't fair!"
Hearing their girl's cry catches the Pokemon and the woman's attention. The Lion Pokemon uses this chance to strike Pokemon with it's Shock Wave. The Shock Wave strikes the two Pokemon allowing it to make a run, but it's back left leg disagrees. The Lion Pokemon flinches and sits on the ground.
"Oh no," Hana worriedly says and runs to the Pokemon.
She asks, "Are you okay?"
"Lux Lux Luxray Lux Luxray," (My leg… my back left leg. Poison Jab.) The Pokemon answers, gritting its teeth.
"Your back leg?" Hana replies.
Hana looks at the left back leg to see a bad scratch on it.
"It doesn't seem too deep, but since you said it's a Poison Jab, it might contain poison," Hana says.
Luxray becomes shocked and yet interested.
"I think If I give you a Potion and a Pecha Berry, you'll be fine," Hana says.
Hana takes off her backpack and brings out a purple potion bottle, a Pecha Berry, an Oran Berry, and bandages. Hana then presents the purple potion to the Pokemon's wound.
"Now, this might sting a bit," Hana says.
She then sprays the potion on the Pokemon's wound making the Pokemon flinch a bit. Then Hana wraps the wound up with the bandage. The woman that is still on the motorbike and her Pokemon look to see the girl fixing the Pokemon's wound.
The woman sternly says, "Excuse me, but you're in the middle of my work."
"Hate to tell you, but it will have to wait. This Pokemon's hurt, and I think it's thanks to you," Hana says, finishing bandaging it's leg.
Hana holds the Pecha berry to the Pokemon, "Here you go, this will help with the bit of poison."
The Pokemon stares at the girl seeing how caring she is. What's more, something about this girl is familiar to her. The Pokemon accepts the berry and eats it. Hana smiles to see the Pokemon eating the berry all up.
Then Hana holds the Oran berry, "Here you go, this Oran Berry will help give you back your strength."
The Pokemon then eats the Oran Berry with ease and eats it all up.
Then the Pokemon says, "Lux," (Thank you.)
"You're welcome," Hana says.
Suddenly, she hears a click.
Pikachu calls out, "Pika Pika!" (Hana, look out!)
Hana, Pikachu, and the Lion Pokemon turn their heads to see the woman holding a blaster at them.
"Alright little girl, you and your Pokemon better move out of the way. Unless you wanna end up getting caught in my net," The woman says.
"Who are you?" Hana asks.
The woman removes her mask to reveal a woman with short red hair with a band covering her left eye, fair skin, and pink eyes.
"The name is Crimson, and I'm a Pokemon Hunter. As for you, you're a pest standing in the way of a good catch," The woman, Crimson says.
"Well, i'm not going to let you have this Pokemon," Hana says, hugging the Lion Pokemon.
"Pika Pika!" (That's right!)" Pikachu angrily says.
Crimson huffs, "I warned you."
Crimson then fires and a net pops out.
Hana throws her Pokeballs, "Gloom, use Razor Leaf at the net! Wurmple, use string shot on that blaster!"
The Pokeballs open to reveal Gloom who quickly uses a Razor Leaf to cut the net into pieces. Wurmple comes out and sprays String Shot at the blaster, covering it with strong silk like string and making the hunter drop it.
Suddenly, Akira calls out, "Hana!"
"Pikachu!" Diana calls out.
Hana turns her head to see her friends have arrived.
"Guys, thank goodness," Hana says.
Crimson grits her teeth, "Oh great, more pest."
"And who are you supposed to be?" Akira sternly asks.
"This woman is a Pokemon Hunter and was trying to catch this Pokemon," Hana says.
"A Pokemon Hunter?!" Akira angrily says.
Diana notices the Pokemon and asks, "Who's that Pokemon?"
Diana opens her Pokedex and Dexter says, "Luxray, the Gleam Eyes Pokémon. Its eyes can see through anything. It can even spot its prey hiding in the shadows."
"Whoa! That Luxray seems bigger than a normal sized one," Diana says.
"I have enough of you annoying pests. Toxicroak, use sludge bomb!" Crimson calls out.
Toxicroak spits out sludge bombs to strike at everyone. Akira and the other dodge out of the way.
Diana calls out, "Ember, use Flamethrower!"
Then Akira calls out, "Alistair, use Thunder!"
Ember then spray fire from its mouth as Alistair fires electricity at them. The Poacher's Pokemon dodge.
Crimson calls out, "Skarmory, use Metal Claw!"
Skarmory wings glow as it flies in the air and dives to the group.
Hana calls out, "Pikachu, use thunderbolt!"
Pikachue then fires it's thunder at Skarmory. Luckily, it has a strong effect on the flying bird and Toxicroak dodges the attack. Suddenly, Luxray stands up and speeds to Toxicroak, giving it a strong quick attack. Toxicroak falls to the ground as Luxray stands on its leg. Suddenly, Luxray's foot feels a sharp pain.
Hana worriedly says, "Luxray, you need to rest. We'll handle this. Gloom, use Petal dance!"
Gloom then performs petal dance.
"Toxicroak dodge and use Poison string!" Crimson calls out.
Toxicroak fires Poison sting, Gloom, Hana, Wurmple, and Pikachu dodge the attack. Luxray dodges in the opposite direction. Luxray's leg begins to feel pain again, and has forced it to sit down.
"Got you…" Crimson says with a smirk.
Then calls out, "Toxicroak, use Poison Jab at Luxray!"
Hana and her friends become shocked and Toxicroak begins to perform it's poison jab on it's sharp knickle. Then runs over to strike it at Luxray. Luxray grits it's teeth as it feels pain and is trying to prepare itself for the attack. Suddenly, a figure stands in front of Luxray causing it to become shocked. Then the figure takes the hit of the Poison Jab… and that figure is Hana. Hana is standing as her arms are spread out and has taken the Poison Jab straight to her stomach. Toxicroak moves back and Hana falls on her knees clutching her stomach. Soon, a purple essence appears on Hana's face and is deeply breathing.
Diana exclaims, "Oh no! Hana!"
"Pika pi!" (Hana!) Pikachu panics.
Crimson angrily says, "You little fool, dare to get in the way of my catch!"
"I'm… I'm not… I'm not going to let you hurt Luxray anymore…. Ever," Hana says, feeling weakened.
She then falls to the side and clutches her stomach. Luxray eyes wide in shock and remembers something in the past.
Flashback:
A few years ago, a young Shinx who has been abandoned by its trainer, ends up getting lost in the forest close to Pallet Town. It has received a scar from it's trainer because the trainer was acting too abusive toward it. Soon, it ends up getting attacked by a group of Primeape. The Primeape leader is performing a thunder punch. Before Shinx is hit, a young at the age of seven stands in front of Primeape and takes the hard hit for Shinx. The girl is a little girl with short pink hair with a bang between her eyes and is wearing clothes made of vines, leaves, and flowers. The girl falls to her knees and clutches her stomach.
"I'm… I'm not… I'm not going to let you hurt Shinx anymore…. Ever," Hana says, feeling weakened.
Then the little girl falls to her side as she clutches her stomach.
Shinx runs to the girl and cries, "Shinx! Shinx! Shinx!"
"It's okay. I'm glad you're safe little Shinx. My name is Hana," The little girl says.
Hana grits her teeth to feel the pain from the thunder punch. Shinx is astonished to see this girl come to Shinx's aid and looks ahead to see the Primeape begins to charge at the girl and Shinx. The little Shinx stands in front of Hana.
Shinx cries out, "Shinx Shinx Shinx Shinx Shinx!" (Hana protected me and now it's time for me to protect her."
Flashback Ends:
Luxray is stunned to see the ten year old girl laying down before her. It comes to realize that this is the same girl that saved it when it used to be a Shinx. And now, she has saved it again, but by a harsher blow.
Luxray worriedly says, "Luxray! Luxray! Lux Luxray!" (Hana! Hana! Wake up, please!)
Hana opens her eyes a little and turns to the Luxray stand before her with worry. What makes her surprised is to see that it has a scar on it's left eye. She suddenly sees the little Shinx that has the exact same scar.
Hana softly asks, "Shinx… is… is that you?"
"Lux Lux Luxray," (Yes. It's been too long.) Luxray says.
"Yes. Much too long. I missed you," Hana says with a small smile.
Hana then feels the pain again and clutches her stomach.
Suddenly, Crimson calls back her Pokemon, "Skarmory. Toxicroak. Return."
Then she puts the Pokemon back in their Pokeballs.
Crimson sighs, "I already wasted enough time here."
Then glares at them, "But I'm warning you. Do that again, and you'll get something worse than a Poison Jab."
Crimson then rides her motorcycle and leaves the scene.
"Come back here, you rotten Pokemon Hunter!" Akira angrily says.
Diana says, "Akira, forget her. Hana is badly hurt."
Akira turns to see Diana and Cyndaquil, the two Pikachu, Gloom, and Wurmple gather around Hana in concern and Luxray is extra worried.
"You're right we gotta help her," Akira says.
"But how. It will take us until tomorrow to get to Mulberry City," Diana says.
Just then, Luxray kneels down and calls out, "Luxray. Luxray Luxray. Lux Lux Luxray."
"What?" Akira says, confused.
"I think Luxray wants us to ride on its back," Diana says.
Then asks, "But are you sure. You're still hurt."
"Luxray. Luxray Luxray," Luxray says.
"Luxray really wants to help us, especially Hana," Diana says.
Akira understands, "Alright. We'll take up on your offer."
Diana returns Gloom and Wurmple to their Pokeballs. She then puts her own Pokemon in her Pokeballs. Akira then picks up Hana and sits on Luxray's back. Diana does the same and holds the two Pikachus and Hana's backpack.
"Alright Luxray, we're ready to go," Diana says.
"Lux," Luxray says.
Luxray begins to run off to the closest down. Luxray hurries through the forest and finds a path. Luxray continues to run as fast as he can. His eyes turn to see Hana is sweating and panting as she clutches her stomach. Luxray picks up the speed and is moving faster and faster. Soon, it begins to move at top speed.
Diana yelps, "Luxray is fast!"
"Yeah! I have no idea that Luxray is actually able to learn Extreme Speed, and it's faster than the Extreme Speed my sister's Arcanine," Akira says.
"It's too fast. I wonder if it's able to stop!" Diana panics.
Luxray continues to speed down the road as fast as its legs can carry it, despite it having an injury. Soon enough, Luxray is able to get the group to Mulberry City around the evening and to the Pokemon Center. Sometime later, Diana, Akira, the two Pikachu and Luxray wait patiently for Hana's treatment to be finished. Soon, the ER sign turns off and Nurse Joy walks out of the room. Everyone turns to Nurse Joy.
"How is she Nurse Joy?" Diana asks.
"Your friend is alright. It was tough because Poison Jab is a strong poison type move, but she is doing fine and clear the poison," Nurse Joy says.
"Thank goodness," Diana says.
"Yeah. If it wasn't for Luxray, who knows what would have happened," Akira says.
"Your friend will need a good night's rest. You should go in with her," Nurse Joy says.
"We would love to," Akira says.
Soon, the group joins Hana in the medical room. She has the covers over her and has a bandage wrapped around her stomach. Pikachu is sitting on the bed next to Hana and the others sitting on chairs right by.
"How are you doing, Hana?" Diana asks.
"I'm okay. I'm feeling a little better," Hana says.
"We're glad you're okay," Diana says.
"Pika Pika," (I'm glad you're okay," Alistair happily says, jumping on the bed.
Hana smiles, "Hi Alistair. Thank you for coming to see me."
"I still can't believe you took a Poison Jab to the stomach. That was crazy," Akira says.
Hana blushes, "Sorry about that, but I just didn't want Luxray to get hurt."
"Luxray," (Hana.) Luxray replies, and places it's upper body on the bed.
"Hi Luxray, it's good to see you again. Thank you for helping me," Hana says.
Diana then asks, "Hana, you know that Luxray?"
"Yeah. I met it when it was a Shinx. I saved it when it was attacked by Primeape. And well…" Hana says.
She nervously laughs and says, "Like I took a Poison Jab from a Toxicroak, but I took a Thunder Punch from a Primeape."
"Man, are you one crazy girl or what?" Akira replies, dumbfounded.
"Maybe so, but Shinx was badly hurt and I did it to defend him. He then defended me and stopped the Primeape," Hana says.
"But why did Luxray have a star at its eye?" Diana asks.
Hana sadly sighs, "He got that from it's trainer. Luxray is an abandoned Pokemon."
"An abandoned Pokemon?!" Akira and Diana say, shocked.
"Yes. From what Luxray told me, his trainer was very abusive, and treated it like dirt because it was a half a size as a normal Shinx," Hana sadly says.
"Lux," (Yeah.) Luxray replies.
"That's rotten. Just because it's a different size, doesn't mean that trainer had to be hard on him," Diana angrily says.
"Trust me. It was. I helped Shinx the best I could then brought it to the professor. However, Shinx keeps biting him, and it gets upset when I leave the room. Shinx had trouble trusting humans, but I was the only one he trusted. Once he's healed, we play and have fun, and he even stayed at my house for a while. Then he left on a special training journey." Hana says.
Then turns to Luxray, "And now look at you. You're a Luxray now, and you're like a foot taller than a normal Luxray size."
"Yeah. You were awesome," Akira says.
"And you're so sweet," Diana says.
Luxray blushes a little. It then turns to see Hana's back and walks towards it.
Diana walks to Hana and says, "For now, you should get some rest, You had a rough day."
"Yeah," Hana says.
Suddenly, they hear a strange sound. The group turns to see Luxray looking through Hana's bag and takes out six Pokeballs.
Hana asks, "Luxray. What are you up to?"
Luxray then presses the button on one of the Pokeballs and he is pulled inside. Then it clicks at an instant.
"Luxray," Hana says, surprised.
Then he comes out of the Pokeball on its own. Then walks to Hana.
"So does this mean, you want to come with me?" Hana asks, still surprised.
Luxray nods his head, "Lux Luxray. Lux Luxray Luxray Luxray. Yes, I will. You're the only trainer I want to be with."
Hana blushes and smiles, "Thanks Luxray, I promise to do the best to take good care of you and be a good friend."
"Luxray," (I know you will.) Luxray says.
Hana leans to Luxray and hugs it with a smile. Diana, Akira, Pikach, and Alistair are happy. Not only an old friend of Hana saved her life, but also decided to be her Pokemon. Soon, everyone is fallen a sleep for the night. Hana, Luxray, and Pikachu are sleeping in the same bed and feel happy to be together.
