Here is Chapter 2!

Chapter 2: Goodbye Vaniville Town!

Holly woke up the next morning with sunlight streaming in through her window and into her face. Holly got out of bed and put on the same outfit she was wearing yesterday, that her mom had kindly washed during the night. She then ran down the stairs into the kitchen where her mother and Holly's Pokémon were sitting. Emberwing's tiny body lifted off the counter where he was perched and landed on Holly's shoulder and nuzzled her cheek. Bluestream hopped over from his spot and jumped onto a chair to sit by Holly as she sat down. Holly's mother put down a plate with buttered toast on it and a glass of milk. Holly dug into the breakfast her mom laid out for her and savored it, as this was going to be her last meal at home for a long time.

"I can't believe you are leaving today." Holly's mom said sadly. "We haven't even finished packing and you are leaving."

Holly looked up at her mother, her forest green eyes glinting with sadness. She got up from her seat and hugged her mom.

"Don't worry. I will come back, I will call you, and I will make you proud."

Her mother looked at Holly with her pale blue eyes as she finally understood how much her daughter wanted to go on the journey. She finally stepped back from Holly and went over to one of the tables in the living room. She opened the drawer and pulled out a pokeball and back walked over to Holly. She held out the pokeball to Holly.

"This is Emberwing's pokeball. Please take care of him." Holly's mom told her.

Holly took the pokeball and placed it on her belt, where Bluestream's pokeball was placed.

"I promise, I will take care of him. I will miss you mom." Holly hugged her mom one last time and walked over to the front door, slinging her bag over her shoulder and Bluestream hopping next to her. She opened the door and walked out. Ryhorn saw her leaving the house and walked over to her. He let out a roar and nuzzled her leg. Holly nealt down and pat his head.

"I will see you again Ryhorn."

Holly then walked out of the yard where Ryhorn was standing and went over to the town gate. Bluestream and Emberwing went to the other side of the gate and waited for her there. Holly took one last look at the town she called home for such a short time, and finally walked out of the small town. Bluestream looked at his trainer with concern in his large, yellow eyes.

"Is something wrong, Holly?" Bluestream asked.

Holly looked at him and sighed.

"No, nothings wrong. I'm just going to really miss my mom."

Emberwing nodded his small red-head.

"That's perfectly understandable. But we all have to grow up at some point, which includes leaving our parents."

" Do Pokémon leave their parents when they reach a certain age?" Holly asked.

"Not every Pokémon. Some live in flocks or herds, but the rest leave their parents after a certain period of time." Bluestream explained.

"I guess you're right." Holly then looked up, her eyes burning with determination. "Let's go and win the Pokémon league!"

Holly then returned Bluestream to his pokeball and took off running with Emberwing flying beside her. Holly ran through Aquacorde town without stopping until she reached Santalune forest. Emberwing looked at Holly.

"I was raised here by my parents before I left. I got lost a few times and my parents had to come and find me."

"So I should be careful?"

"Yes. I should also tell you that some of the Pokémon are really aggressive."

Holly nodded her head and went into the forest. The forest is dark with a few patches of sunlight. Holly looked ahead of her and immediately saw that she had come to a fork in the road. She looked at the two roads and tried to figure out which one was used the most. Emberwing flew over to the path on the right and continued ahead. He soon came back, panic sparking in his eyes.

"Run!"

That was all Holly had to hear to bolt down the left path, Emberwing frantically flying beside her. Holly looked behind her to see a horde of Beedrill chasing them, she let out a scream of terror and ran faster. The horde started to fire mud bombs at Holly and Emberwing, and one exploded behind them. The explosion sent Emberwing crashing into the ground and Holly off her feet. Holly closed her eyes in fear and panic as the horde drew closer.

"Fletchling use Gust! Chespin use Razor Leaf!"

A large gust of wind and razor-sharp leaves buffeted the Beedrill, making them all cry in pain and for them all to flee. Holly opened her eyes to see Calem, Chespin, and a Fletchling standing in front of her. Calem went over to Holly and helped her to her feet.

"Are you all right Holly?" Calem asked.

Holly nodded, her eyes still wide with fear from the attack.

"How did you know I was here?" Holly asked

"I heard a scream and followed it here. When I saw the Beedrill and you cornered, I knew I had to help you."

Holly then remembered Emberwing and she rushed over to him. She picked him up and cradled his head.

"Emberwing? Are you all right?"

Calem came over and took Emberwing from Holly's arms.

"Calem?"

"Yeah?"

"What are you doing with Emberwing?"

Calem took off his bag and rummaged through it pulling out a purple bottle with a teal nozzle.

"I'm going to help Emberwing. He is badly bruised and wont be able to fly for a couple of days."

He sprayed Emberwing's wings and Emberwing winced a little. Calem soon finished spraying Emberwing and had pulled out some bandages. He wrapped Emberwing's wings until they were covered up. Calem handed Emberwing back to Holly and stood up smiling.

"He will be fine in a couple of days."

Emberwing jumped onto Holly's shoulder and nuzzled her cheek.

"I'm glad you're all Emberwing."

"So am I! I just wish I could fly..."

"Don't worry! You will be flying soon enough."

"You can understand him?" Calem asked

"He can't know that I can perfectly understand him!"

"To some extent. Emberwing has been with me and my mom for quite some time. And we spend a lot of time together."

"Alright then. Well I should get going now." Calem said, returning his Pokemon and walking away. "Be careful."

"Please wait!"

Calem turned around to face Holly.

"Is something wrong?"

"Could you help me with getting through the forest?"

Calem stood there with a thoughtful expression on his face, until he shrugged.

"Sure, I will help you."

"Thank you Calem!"

"No problem. Now let's get going before that horde of Beedrill comes back."

"Yeah, let's go!"

Calem led Holly into the forest on the right path.

Authors Note:

I feel like I have to clear something up. Holly didn't choose Chespin, because I did a test run and found that Froakie did the best out of the three starters. With nothing else to say, I bid you all farewell until next time!

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