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The Leafy Oak. Hmm. How many different things can you think of?
1. A tall plant with a sturdy trunk and green to flourish its branches. This makes sense, doesn't it? After all, an oak is a type of tree, a very old tree. It is known for being used for trusty source of wood, for all sorts of things. Particularly the sort of wood that builds things that are commonly seen around the house. All in all, the oak is a very dependable, steadfast, even, type of tree.
2. Its nice green leaves. These hardy shrubbery is also known for the spirally arranged leaves, with very prominent features. Some of these are the clear lines that define the seemingly evergreen leaves. There are lots and lots of leaves on this tree, and sometimes it makes the tree itself rather hard to see behind all the leaves hanging over it, much like a protective drapery.
3. By putting these two things together, you get the oak tree. A very leafy oak tree. It is very hard to see an oak tree without its leaves. It is almost impossible, in fact, to imagine just the tree: lone branches hanging limply. Hard, isn't it? And in a like manner, what about just the leaves? These leaves are very easy to define, as they have many unique features. However, it may very challenging to some people to see this particular leaf and say, "Hey, look! That's an oak leaf!" Could you do that? Pretty hard, isn't it?
Well, these are the most commonly recognizable things that are noticed about the (leafy) oak tree. Now, I'm sure you're wondering why this question was asked, way up there at the top? [Well, actually, I imagine that quite a few of you know exactly what is coming next, but, ah well. Play along.]
Have you heard of Gary Oak, by chance? Oh, of course you have. How could anyone not? After all, it is nearly impossible to miss the shockingly handsome [I reckon you ought not repeat this; for all his admirable qualities, his ego certainly does not need any more inflating.] figure when he enters any room, no matter how crowded. In any case, this young man comes from a very long line of distinguished people. His grandfather, Prof. Oak? A great man [though, truth be told, his poetry might need a second half: How to Understand a Master's Poetry For What He is Really Trying To Say. Hmm, too long. Never mind.] he is. No doubt that's where Gary got his undeniably faithful research traits.
On a completely different matter, might you have heard of Leaf? A splendid young woman, that one. Just like Gary, Leaf is just one of those unmistakable, unforgettable people. Her image is splashed over nearly every magazine in Kanto and beyond for one reason or another. Seeing as such, how could it even be questionable that you don't know Leaf? She's known for so much nowadays, though she always was a great, respectful child. She even protected the other children when she was young herself, sometimes even going as far as to tackling the affronted child in an attempt to save them from a blow by a bully. But that's just her protective nature shining out. Her sweet and intelligent personality was so memorable and distinct.
When did Gary and Leaf meet? Well, that is nearly impossible to answer, unless you were either Gary or Leaf yourself. All that is really known is that the two met when they were very, very young. So young, it is doubtful that they even can remember a time without each other. That's just the way things were in Pallet Town, Kanto. Every day, there was some news about Gary, about Leaf, and about them together. Whether it was they fought with each other, Gary saved Leaf, Leaf saved someone from Gary, or anything of the sort, word got around fast and clearly. And they fought quite a bit.
However, no matter how much they fought, it was very, very hard to find the one of the kids without the other. Even after a heated fight, you could always find them together the next day, if not before hand. It would almost be unbelievable: How in the world could these two manage to fight harshly every single week (at the least) for many, many years, and then make up so soon, so honestly The simple reason is, that they meant it. No matter how many times Leaf scolded Gary and Gary gave cheek to Leaf, they always meant the apologies. It didn't matter what had caused the blow out, but neither could bring himself/herself to hate the other.
Gary and Leaf alone had quite the reputation, good and bad, dulcet and sly. But put together, these two were capable of accomplishing or destroying anything and everything! And in fact, that is just what they often did. But no matter what, you could not find one without the other. It was just too challenging.
Well, that's about it for Gary and Leaf Oak [Yup. You read that right.] , two of the greatest minds in all of Kanto, even if they spend most of their time cleaning up each others' messes on their own accord. But in any case, that's all there was to it.
Gary and Leaf. Leaf and Gary.
Never to be seperated; the leafy oak pair.
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