HEY EVRYONE! It has been so long since I have uploaded an update to this story. You guys and gals have been so awesome when it came to your support and I can't thank you enough. I really means alot to see how much people have been locking forward to the next chapter, and here it is! I am back baby!
But before we get to the story I am going to reply so some questions that have been asked by some of you.
Malicious Hero: Ash does not exist in this story, though I have got ideas about the subject sooo, look forward to that! Also in regards to your question about Gengar... you'll just have to wait and see won't you? I have got to have some secrets to keep people interested.
Zanzar: Thank you for the offer, it really means alot to me. I will hit you up soon to hopefully bounce some of my ideas around. if the offer is still available. As for your question, No the ratting will not change. Just to be safe really.
Aureslifer: Really? Personally, I've always thought that Eevee looked like a small brown puppy of cute.
PikachuXdigimon: I already have the revealing of Naruto's past and powers planned out. I do hope you enjoy it when it happens because it ain't happening for a long time.
And That is all of the questions for the moment. Now, on with the chapter that took way to long.
''Talking/Demonic/godly/Pokemon talking''
'Thinking/Demonic/Godly/Pokemon Thinking'
'Mentally talking/Demonic/Godly/Pokemon'
Pokemon Move/Jutsu/Techniques
(Pokemon talking, only Naruto can here this type of Pokespeech, everyone else just hears the Pokemon's name)
This has been Pyroserr, See you at the Bottom
Chapter Ten:
Three weeks later...
Naruto squinted his eyes and clicked his tongue in annoyance, the thick fog that blanketed the forest he was in making it harder to see then normal. He was sure that they had gotten lost, even if the self proclaimed expert navigator, Brock, stated otherwise. Naruto's eyes glared at the back of said gym leader as the older male flipped his map around for a fifth time! Just as he was about to open his mouth to more then likely snap at their guide, the man stopped and turned to him and Misty with a wide grin.
''I thinks it's time for a lunch break!'' He declared as he hoisted his backpack off his shoulder and placed it onto the grassy floor of the forest. Before Naruto or Misty had a chance to to get a word in, Brock knelt down to reach into his back. Both the fiery red-head and golden blonde blinked in shock as the older trainer pulled out an entire table, cloth, plates and chairs, casually turning to them as if he didn't just do what he did while cradling a coffee machine. ''I tell ya, their isn't anything as refreshing as a cup of one hundred percent genuine cerulean coffee''
Naruto raised an eyebrow while brushing off Brock's act of pack mule magic, it wasn't the weirdest thing he had ever seen. He did live with a shape-shifting demon kick-ass fox in his jut, which also taught him a lot of abilities that shouldn't be impossible for a human. So yeah, boy was that one going to be a hard to explain along with the whole 'not for this world' thing.
Anyway, was he keeping that in reserve for three weeks? Seriously? Or did he just buy a lot to sneak off with when he left Naruto and Misty to go to the gym and face the three sensational sisters on their own. Just thinking of the trio of women almost made Naruto shiver, his thoughts drifting to his right pocket where a piece of paper resided, untouched since the eldest Waterflower placed it their with a kiss on the check and a whisper of 'Call me when your legal'. Even thinking of what that implied made his face light up in a red that put Amaterasu's, his Charzard's, flamethrower to shame.
Unknown to him, Misty saw his hand drift to his pocket and the blush on his face. Her eyes clouded with a type of jealously she was unfamiliar with. With a huff, she crossed her arms in front of her chest, trying to ignore the feelings she got from the image of her sister kissing the whiskered blond. Though, she was grateful, even if it was a very very tiny amount, for her sister Daisy finding out about Naruto's little… Purr problem, something he demanded she not tell anyone about.
Brock sent the two a smug grin, completely oblivious to the wandering thought of each of his travelling companions. ''It is truly a shame that you two are still too young to have any,'' The stone-type trainer let out a mock sigh as the two looked at him again, his grin still in place as he reached into his pocket. ''well, it just means more for me, can't let this go to waste.''
Naruto shook his head with a scoff at the statement about being too young to drink coffee, of all things. I mean really, kids his age were aloud to travel around the world unsupervised and carry around tiny balls containing monsters of incredible destructive capabilities. But he wasn't aloud coffee? can't really argue with that logic can you?
His attention was soon focus on a small, purple can that was placed in front of him, read slammed with a jolly cry of ''How about some Prune juice!''.
Leaning close, Naruto made a face of disgust, before taking a step back, reluctant to even think about trying the horrid drink. ''Huh, I would prefer to suffer from dehydration to be honest'' He joked with a weak chuckle, hopping that there was a second option. Past experiences with the disgusting taste almost making him gag at the memory alone.
Luckily for him, Misty agreed with his statement, even though she hadn't openly said so. ''How about some herbal tea?'' She asked innocently, her head cocked to the side. Naruto had to stop himself from pulling her into a smothering hug, of both thanks and at how adorable she looked. Didn't stop him from sending her a grateful smile and a cheerful thumbs up though. Images of a fellow trainer from Pallet town flashed through his mind, her name shared with the main typing of her Pokemon starter.
With a nod, Naruto turned back to look at Brock with a grin, his mind lingering on the subject of one of his childhood friends. ''Now that sounds like something I wouldn't mind having''
The man's shoulders slumped for a second before he turned around and reached into his bag. ''Alright, fine. Your just lucky I brought my-'' With a quick twist, Brock spun around to face the two, holding a white kettle and cups decorated with a few drawings of random Pokemon and a cry of ''Official Pokemon tea set!''
Naruto forced the urge to face palm down, feeling that it would probably insult the chef of this rag-tag team So instead, he released an almost inaudible sigh, as Brock babbled on about have some sparkling Mt. Moon water and special Kalos crapes. Which then made Misty go starry eyed, saying how she loved Kalos things, talking about how they were so romantic. She was brought crashing out of her day dreams when Brock cleared his throat.
Just as he was about to open his mouth, Naruto cut him off by tuning around with a wave. ''Don't worry Brock, I'll go get some fire wood.'' To which Brock relied with a thankful nod, even if Naruto didn't see it.
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With his arms behind his head Naruto walked down the foggy path without a care in the world. His steps didn't falter for even a second as a sudden weight landed on his right shoulder or when tails wrapped around his neck and fell to his chest. All he did was reach up and scratch behind the ears of his self-released shiny Vulpix, Masami.
''Hey girl'' He greeted his Pokemon with a grin and a soft tone. ''Decided to keep me company ay?'' The blond chuckled at the content nod he received from the purring mess of six tailed fox on his shoulder. Shaking his head, Naruto looked forward only to see a strange light glowing in the distance. The fog, not only making it harder to see but also making the image rather creepy. ''Wonder what that is over there?'' He asked his pokemon partner, not really expecting a response aside from a moan of disappointment as he stopped his petting.
Masami shrugged from her position on Naruto shoulder while resting her head in Naruto soft golden locks, her eyes sparkling with the need to know, or to sleep. Naruto wasn't to sure on which but knowing the fox for as long as he has, it was or likely to be to latter then it is to be the former. So with a sigh, Naruto walked forward at a quicker pace, his curiosity having gotten the better of him.
As he got closer, he was able to make out the shapes for five people surrounding an another kid… on a treadmill looking at pictures. He absent-mindedly noted Masami perk up, fully awake. The group seemed to be asking the kid questions, insulting the poor boy every-time he got an answer wrong and threatening to speed up the machine.
Everyone their seemed to be wearing a blue blazer, blue pants, white shirt and red tie along with the same crest embroidered above their heart. After looking at the sigil for a moment, the image bounced around Naruto's mind for a moment, looking for a name to add to face. With a click of his fingers, the name rolled off of Naruto's tongue in a quiet growl. ''Pokemon tech'' The school for idiots that think learning from books beats the real thing. What made it worse was that if you graduate from the 'prestigious' academy you were aloud entry into the indigo league without having to go collect the eight badges.
The school as basically a giant skip the line ticket.
Naruto hated that, it made the real trainers out there feel like all of their time and effort was wasted because some snobby rich brats couldn't be bothered to leave the warmth of their mansions or leave their servants behind Probably because they didn't know a thing about taking care of themselves in the real world.
Despite his grievances with the school and it's systems, he couldn't stand by and let someone be bullied. Call it a hero complex if you will. So with that in mind, Naruto made work of his stealth trainer and silently approached the five bullies before coming to a stop about arms length away.
''What is going on here?'' He asked calmly, his face blank, though his eyes laughed when the group jumped away with a collective yell, and even a rather girly scream from the seeming ring leader. After a few moments of silence, Naruto narrowed his eyes dangerously with Masami growling on his shoulder, his threatening gaze making his eyes look like they were glowing a dark stormy grey. Everyone in the clearing played it off as if they hadn't seen it, more then likely the dense fog playing with their minds.
Pulling themselves together, the gang of students looked at Naruto with contempt. The red head of the group of pretty hair coloured guys gave Naruto a dismissive wave. ''Nothing's going on here'' The arrogant boy sent Naruto a shoo motion, his friends backing him up, his earlier scream of manliness seemingly forgotten. ''Mind your own business, this is a private training session.''
The way he said training put Naruto on edge as he watch the boy they were training pick himself off the floor, having fallen off of the treadmill at Naruto's sudden appearance.
A green haired feminine looking boy, actually, they all looked pretty girly to Naruto. Especially the boy with the long blue hair. Anyway, the boy decide it was his time to back up his boss and get his own lashes in. ''There's no room in are school for idiots that don't even know Pidgey's evolution'' The boy spat out in disgust, glaring at the down cast blond on the floor. ''We have to maintain standards''
Naruto ignored the comment as he walked over to his down fellow blond ad offered the boy his hand. After a moment of staring at the offered help the kid accepted it and to his shook, Naruto yanked him to his feet with a strong jerk. He was sure he would've fallen over again if it was for the teenage looking whiskered blond laying a supporting hand on his shoulder.
''You lot are from Pokemon Tech right?'' Asked Naruto as he looked back at the assembled group with his calm but intimidating gaze. He closed his eye with a hum, ignoring the superior the thou looks of the fives' face.
Thinking that the brute would bow down to his betters now that he knew just who he was addressing. ''The school of snot nosed brats too weak for real life'' Just like that, their grins were replaced with angry scowls, their rage rising when Naruto sent them a taunting grin. ''what, were you given special entry thanks to your daddies?''
Before the five could even begin to think of a retort, another voice interrupted them. ''Yeah! You tell them Naruto!'' Came the strong voice of one Misty Waterflower as she stomped her foot and put her hands on her hips with a victorious grin.
''Hey Misty'' Naruto acknowledged the sudden appearance of his companion without even looking at her. Misty pouted at that, it was almost as if he knew she was there the whole time. Which totally ruined her cool entrance.
Ignoring the greeting, she glared at the five boys across from her and Naruto as she walked to stand right beside her blond friend. ''You better stop bullying that kid or else you'll have to answer to us!'' She held up her fist to emphasize her point.
Naruto chuckled at his friends threat, his posture still relaxed and some what lazy. He knew this wasn't going to turn into a fight, these guys would more then likely make some sort of excuse and leave with their tails between their legs. ''We don't fight losers like you, you are so far beneath us our are worth lick the dirt on our boots'' Insulted the leader as he and his gang turned around, dismissing them like they were below him in both status and skill. ''See ya back at the tech Joe'' He called back to the last remaining with a grunt.
The now named Joe smiled happily as he waved at the retreating form of his fellow Academy students. ''Yeah, see you later'' he replied with a joyful tone that made Naruto look at him weirdly. Seeing the taller blond face, Joe just smiled at him innocently. ''What?'' He asked as Naruto just shook his head.
''So those are the infamous tech students?'' Spoke the voice of Brock as the man walked up to the group dressed in a frilly apron while stirring something in a bowl he was holding.
Naruto looked over his left shoulder, ignoring Masami suddenly jump from his shoulders and into the open and waiting arms of Misty and promptly fell asleep under the gentle touch of the smiling girl. This had become the norm whenever his lazy fox had appeared when Misty was around.
Still scratching the purring Masami, Misty looked up at Brock with a question in her eyes. ''You mean Pokemon tech right? isn't that the school were pokemon trainers can skip getting badges and go straight into the pokemon league when the graduate?'' She asked Brock who nodded in confirmation.
Naruto looked towards the still happily smiling Joe for a moment. ''Were is Pokemon tech anyway? I doubt those Temes would like to wander to far from home.'' Naruto declared, some of his old dialogue slipping through.
Blinking once, Joe just raised his hand and pointed out towards where the five boys had disappeared into the mist. Before anyone had a chance to question Joe, a voice, sounding from what seemed like a speaker grabbed their attention.
''Today's lesson of fog battle tactics has now ended. Tomorrow's lesson will be Secret Snow Styles!'' As the monotone voice of the lady echo throughout the clear, the thick fog surrounding the four trainers and one pokemon began to lift. Each second revealing more and more of a rather beautiful and huge mansion like building.
Joe's head dropped as an aura of depression fell on him. ''Guess that means that I'm gonna be a snowman tomorrow. Again.''
Having heard Joe's muttered claim, Naruto turned around to look at the now sad looking boy. ''Are those guys always picking on you like that?'' he asked, disbelief colouring his voice. Which only grew when Joe muttered that his 'friends were only trying to help him. Taking a moment to actually process what the boy had said, Naruto almost screamed out in shook. ''You think those guys are your friends!''
Joe looked at Naruto in defiance, even if it was a weak show of it. ''Of course they are! Why would they push me so hard to succeed if they weren't my friends?'' Joe asked, trying to defend the actions of his friends.
The group of travelling trainers looked at Joe in shock before Brock shook his head. ''You sure do have an optimistic view on things. To see those guys as your friends...''
Still stroking the softly sleeping Vulpix, Misty decided to ask a question of her own to the slightly disgruntled Joe. ''Do those guys treat everyone like that or are you the only one they want to 'Succeed'?'' The way she said succeed almost made Naruto chuckle, she was clearly not believing the story. Not they he could blame her.
Joe shock his head side to side. ''No'' He said as he looked her in the eyes. ''They treat everyone in the beginners class like this. The classes are so hard that some even have to be held back another year.''
Naruto raised an eyebrow, he had heard about that though he didn't really believe the claim at face value. Neither did professor Oak, though he and his teacher may have been of bios opinion when it came to travelling. ''Wait, you said you were in beginner class right''
Joe nodded ''Yes, beginners have the same qualifications as a trainer who has earned two gym badges, the intermediate has the same a four, advanced has six. And if you graduate then you can enter the Pokemon league without having to travel.'' Joe scratched his chin for a moment. ''There is one guy that has been in my class for so long that no one tries to help him, they tend to just leave him alone.'' Joe finished while looking off to the side at a lone person sat below a tree reading, looking to be fairly old if his grey hair was any indication.
Moving the sleeping Masami to her shoulders to allow her free use of her arms, Misty lean forward towards Joe. ''What do teachers say had this 'help' that everyone's been getting?''
Joe just shrugged helplessly. ''I'm not even sure if they know about it at all. They don't say anything if they did.''
Naruto looked towards the school with narrowed eye. ''Who is the one that started this training. I'd like to discuss something with them.'' He asked, looking at Joe out of the conner of his eye.
Joe answered his question by reaching into his into his blazer pocket and pulling out a photo to show the three. The picture showed the back view of a girl with long, chocolate coloured waist length hair and a lone honey coloured eye from the side shot of her talking with someone off to the side. ''Her name is Giselle''
Naruto nodded and began to make his way to the grand front doors of the institute, a flare of his aura and Masami was prodding along right by his side with a jaw popping yawn, despite her sharp and ready eyes. He ignored Misty ask Joe why carried a photo of his tormentor around and Joe's reply.
His vision was focused solely on finding this Giselle and giving her a piece of his mind. Though he secretly hopped she would provide some challenge, something he hadn't gotten once yet. Some times he really regretted training his Pokemon so hard.
Nah, It was worth it. He though with a grin as he walked through the grand rose wood doorway.
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''So Joe…'' Naruto drawled out as he, Brock and Misty were lead through the identical halls by the Pokemon tech student. ''This Giselle, she's in the beginners class right?'' At the younger blond's nod, Naruto pressed on. ''Which means she's the same as someone with two gym badges. Correct?'' He asked, mainly to clarify what he heard early.
Joe shock his head negative, confusing Naruto and his gym leader buddies who were listening in. ''No, in most cases that would be right. Giselle however is the top of the class, which means she is closer to someone with three badges.'' Joe explained to the trio as he guided them through a door leading to a room full of some strange bulky looking computers.
Walking into the room, Naruto looked around looking at the rows and rows of computers with a raised eyebrow. Deciding to find out about them in a minute, Naruto's eyes scanned the room, taking note of the shelves full of Pokeballs along with the large open space just a little bit deeper in.
'Probably used for practice battles or demonstrations' Thought Naruto as he looked back at Joe when the boy started to speak again.
''Giselle always practices here on her own'' He made a sweeping motion with his hand, leading the three deeper into the room. ''It doesn't really matter if you beat her in a fight, it won't matter to her. Here at pokemon tech, your skill means more then your record.'' Joe finished warningly, his eyes staring right at the nonchalant blonde who sent his own smirk with his arms behind his head.
With his smirk still in place, Naruto shrugged his shoulders. ''That's fine with me, I've only got two badges and won five battles 'though I have only ever been in five battles''' He added to himself, proud of his winning streak.
Joe looked at Naruto with wide eyes full of disbelief. ''You plan to challenge the top student of my class when you only have two badges!'' Joe closed his eyes with a scoff and shock his head, arms crossed over his chest. ''Even at the bottom of my class, I could handle someone with two badges'' While Joe may not have meant his words to come across as they did, it sound incredibly rude and arrogant. Well, he was a Pokemon Tech student so may be he did.
Either way, even if he did or didn't does not matter because his words invoked a reaction from three of the four in front of him. Naruto's eyes narrowed very slightly, Masami growled lowly so that only Naruto could hear her, even if he was the only that could understand her whisper 'asshole'. Misty, however, was the most reactive at Joe's claim.
With a fire in her sea green eyes, Misty stomped closer to the still slightly smug Joe, her fist raised menacingly at the boy. ''Hold it right there!'' She growled out. ''I was trained how to be a pokemon trainer at the cerulean city gym! Are you telling me that you can beat me!?''
With a smirk, Joe turned to a near by machine and started it up while taking a seat. ''Cerulean eh? That gym specialises in water pokemon right?'' He asked as his screen lit up in a display of colours, everyone crowding around him to see what he was up to.
Misty nodded for a second before she realised what he said. ''Wait?'' Misty asked, looking at the seated boy. ''How could you know that?'' She bit out with irritation lacing her voice. ''What!?'' she snapped when she heard Naruto snicker to her side.
Just as Joe was about to talk back, Naruto laid a hand onto Misty's shoulder. His other one reaching into his pouch, he pull out a small hand book and flicked through the pages before seemingly finding what he was looking for. With a grin, Naruto turned the worn looking journal to the red-faced girl. Showing her an image of the Pokemon she used against Naruto and their typing.
''It's in the handbook for new trainers Misty'' Naruto said to her with a small smile of amusement. ''Almost every trainer has access to this thing.'' His face turned thoughtful as he placed the book back into his pouch. ''though not many seem to even know about it'' He finished with a srhugg, not quite understanding why someone with jump into a battle without any information about their opponent.
That point had been bashed into his head by the strangely silent fox he kept hidden in his gut. Why was he so silent anyway? Naruto had yet to hear anything from the great demon in the past month. To be honest, it was worrying him.
His shock his head slightly when Joe started to talk again, his back still facing them. On the screen was two pokemon with blue bars near their name. The back of a Weepinbell and the front of a Starmie, like they were in a battle. ''I've always beaten them in the simulation'' He claimed as his Weepinbell on screen flashed and Starmie's bar started to drain rapidly before fainting. Just like the board of a real gym battle.
Naruto hummed as Brock scratched his chin in thought. Leaning closer to the screen, Misty narrowed her eyes, the grinding of her teeth was almost loud enough to make Naruto worry about her jaw. Joe turned his head to look at Misty with his smug smile.
Naruto winced and inched back slightly when he saw her eyes flare with anger. Having known Misty for the past month, he knew that look all too well.
''What is this?!'' She hissed through clenched teeth. ''This crappy piece of fake crap is just a load of crap!'' Reaching down to her belt, Misty pull up an enlarged Pokeball with a vicious grin on her face, not noticing Brock slowly backing up along with Naruto. ''If you think your so good then why don't we prove it in real life with a real opponent''
Seemingly unaffected by her anger, Joe slowly stood up, that look still on his face. ''Fine, but you'll be sorry''
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Just as Naruto guessed, the large empty space near the back of the room was made for indoor battles. Clearly demonstrated by Joe and Misty as the two stood facing each other, Pokeballs ready. Naruto and Brock watch on the side lines, one to support his friend, the other to do that and see how a student from the 'famous' Poke tech handled a real opponent. Not some crappy machine that is a load of crap, as Misty put it.
''I'm gonna beat you so bad! I have the reputation of my home to protect.'' With a twirl, Misty threw her Pokeball. Just as the ball came to a stop, the familiar white beam burst from the red and white sphere, soon taking form of her chosen Pokemon. ''Misty calls Starmie!''
Off to the side lines, Naruto leaned over to his taller friend, Masami who had patted herself on his shoulders again, grunted at the movement. ''Why does she always speak in a three person fashion when ever she is in a battle?'' He asked Brock, not really expecting an answer. Which he didn't get anyway.
Back on the field, Joe smirked challengingly. ''Why can't you see that your Water-Pokemon doesn't stand a chance against my plant!'' He yelled as he too threw his pokeball. ''I chose Weepinbell!''
Said Pokemon appeared with the normal flash of white, it's leaves flexed and ready for battle.
Misty placed a hand on her hip, popping the other side out. ''You got a lot to learn about Pokemon if you think having a type advantage will save you'' Raising a hand with her fingers spread. ''Starmie, you know what to do'' She ordered, confidence in her voice.
The purple star fish gave a grunt of acknowledgement as he followed through with his orders. A stream of high pressured water burst from one of his… limbs? And race towards the stock still Weepinbell at startling speed.
With barely anytime to react, the water-type attack struck the plant square in the face, the force behind the attack sending it flying high into the sky. Beaten and unconscious before it even impacted the wall.
Joe watched this play out with his jaw agape. ''But my Pokemon is strong against water-pokemon'' He wondered out loud confused with how the battle played out. It was some much different form the simulations!
Naruto didn't even try to keep the smile of his face as he, Brock and Masami approached the two. But before he could open his mouth to speak, his and Masami's ears twitch. Their heightened senses picking up the sound of footsteps and the smell of lavender.
Turning his head slightly, Naruto saw her. The one he was looking for. The one that thought up this crazy training system. He saw her long silky looking brown hair and chocolate eyes, the cute button nose and a figure so curvy that it shouldn't belong to some one her age.
Giselle, the top student of the beginner class. While he hopped she put up a decent pokemon battle…
Well, even if their battle was a disappointment, at least the view most certainly isn't.
AN: And that makes Chapter Ten! Finally! I hope it was worth the wait, I really do. Chapter eleven is already in the works so you will not have to wait nearly as long for the next one.
One side note is that the Poll for Gen two Pokemon is now down and here are the results. I am taking nicknames for all of them bar the Legendary Pokemon so please, either send me a suggestion through a PM or a Review.
Normal Pokemon:
Larvitar - He held the top vote the entire time.
Cyndaquil.
Pikachu - Personal requestion that someone asked me for.
Gyarados.
Totodile.
Chikorita
Elekid
Legendary Pokemon:
Lugia
Suicune
And that is the Poll results. I am not to suprised to be honest. Anyway, the poll for Gen three is up on my profile. This time it is actually only gen three Pokemon unlike the other two polls. If there are any Pokemon that you want to join the team that are not on the poll, all you need to do is send me a request with a good reason. Also a nickname if you have one. The Poll will be up for the next five chapters.
Anyway, that's it from me.
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