(R&R, Ash is a Mary-Sue, Spongebob sucks, I don't own pokemon. Happy?)
The thing shook itself, then yelled, "EXCUSE ME?!" Luna blinked. "I thought you were a..." The thing sighed. "Luna Ashforth, don't you know me?" Luna realized, infact, she did. "You're a Mew." She breathed.
"Yeah. Vita. I'm your first guardian, kiddo." She was amazed. "But..." Vita grinned.
"Y'know, there's more than one Mew. Guess you could say I'm your guardian angel... and from what I heard about you, you're gonna need one."
Luna was still amazed. "How am I gonna have five guardians? I already have five pokemon..." Vita shook her head. "Not a problem. You don't use us in battle, so we don't count. Capische?" Luna nodded.
"Good. Now let's get the hell outta here. I've been dying to get outta this tree for ages." Luna laughed. Sastisfied, Vita curled up on her head. "Um..."
"Shut up, I like it here. Your head's warm." Sighing, Luna turned to the others. "Laugh and die." They bit their tongues, as Vita waved a hand/paw.
They were out of the tree. "Shall we go?" Vita asked. "We can understand her!" Salem yelped. "Uh-huh. I'm hip like bad-ass and all-powerful; I can do that." On the way back, Luna finally noticed that Kita wasn't out. "Hey, why is Kita in her pokeball?" Salem frowned. "I don't want her out. I hate pokemon."
Luna was shocked. "Why?!" Salem sighed. "It's complicated. I'll tell you when we're alone." Luna was amazed. How could someone hate pokemon? Her pokemon were her best friends. They didn't care she had been made fun of in school.
They didn't care people thought she was ugly. They loved her, and that was that. Overcome with emotion, she knelt down and hugged Nyeros, Cybela, Azrael, Feraia, and Merope. "God, I love you all so much." She murmured, muffled by fur and tears.
They smiled, knowing what she meant. "We love you too, Luna." She stood up, and kept walking, as they followed behind quickly. Once they arrived out of the forest, they realized night had fallen, and it was time to make camp.
They ate hurriedly. Salem stayed up with Luna, Cybela asleep on her lap. Salem whispered, "I guess I can tell you." He began. "My mom, dad, and my older sister, Paige, are all Ace Trainers. Their pokemon are scary, stoic, and have no problem following orders—even if those orders involve hurting a human being."
He pulled up his hoodie grimly, exposing burn scars, and slash marks.
"The burns are from my sister's Rapidash. The slice scars are from my dad's Scyther. My mom's Golbat left some pretty nasty bite marks, too. Just because I wanted to be a Coordinator." Luna was amazed and horrified at the same time.
"They forced me to take the exam—"Luna interrupted. "Exams?" Salem explained, "You probably didn't take them—your mom's Lorelei Ashforth, right? She's an Elite Four, so they probably skipped you over. But normally, you take trainers' exams and crap. Well, I passed, unfortunately, and they forced me to Utahan Town, and well, here we are."
Luna was about to cry. Then Cybela awoke.
"Salem. I know what you've been through. My parents were killed by humans. I grew up hating them for what they'd done. And then I met Luna. She knew pokemon were equals, to be treated with respect. She didn't think me or my brother, or Merope were scary or bad. She loves us. It's the same with pokemon; not all of us are cruel or mindless slaves. So trust your pokemon. What your family did was disgusting, but pokemon are only too ready to love you."
Both Luna and Salem were amazed this time. It was the first time Cybela had really spoken, albeit telepathically. Salem just stared for a moment. Then he released Kita. "I'm sorry, Kita. Do you forgive me?" The Cyndaquil chirped, "Of course!" He smiled.
Luna fell asleep satisfied. The next morning, Luna awoke to the happy sounds of swearing. "Oh, Jesus." She stood up. "Luna, where's the map!?" Luna blinked. "Oh, that? Used it for kindling." Salem screamed, "Goddamn! We've gotta buy a new one!" Luna sighed. "Salem, relax. I know where Yinyio Town is. We'll go there, and buy a map."
Everyone stared. "Wow, that's the smartest thing you've said." Azrael marveled. "Oh, STFU." They started off. Kita had taken a liking to Merope, and had made it her duty in life to cheer up Merope. "Hey, Mer-Mer?!" "Whaaaat?!" Merope snarled, exasperated.
"Do you like doughnuts? Sugar's good, don't 'cha agree? I like sugar! It's the same color as your fur! I like your fur! It's so shiny and white! You could hide in the snow and hunt rabbits! I don't know what rabbits taste like, though. You think they taste good? And what about Everlasting Gobstoppers? What about them? Oh, and Trix. Why don' those kids just share it with the rabbit? Or can't he buy his own box?"
Merope couldn't help but smile at the last part. "That little flame-thing never shuts up." Merope muttered, but she was still grinning when she said it. Luna walked next to Salem for a bit, then jumped on his back. "Luna, what the hell?!" He screamed.
"I'm tired. Carry me." He sighed, but did so, until Yinyio Town was in sight. Feraia was the first to scream.
"Oh. My. Gawd." She said. The entire town was populated with hybrid Pokemon. One of the people strolling the streets noticed them, and rushed over. "Oh, splendid! You have brought two of the Halflings!" Luna was amazed. He bowed. "Would you be so kind as to let me escort you to town?" Luna nodded. "I guess..." He took them to a city square.
Along the way, people were cheering at their arrival. Luna was so used to her having to hide her wings and tail, and Feraia was so used to being stared at that this was a shock. These people were laughing and cheering.
The man led them to a humongous white house. "Please, come in." They followed him into an immaculate house. The ceilings and walls sparkled with trinkets and baubles. (A/N: Gawd, I love those words...) "I must introduce myself. I am Richter Good.
I am the leader of this town, so to speak. Yinyio Town is populated by hybrids. We here see them as superior beings of mystery. I am sorry about this rush, but would you like to stay in our town? Human hybrids are rare, and I myself have never seen a Vultales."
"A what now?" Feraia asked. "It's the name for a Vulpix/Ninetales hybrid. Forgive me, you didn't know." Luna thought about it. "Well, we'll stay for tonight, and give you our answer in the morning. Okay?" Richter nodded.
"Please, explore town. You can meet me here at six sharp." Luna nodded. She and Feraia were received warmly around town, and though Luna was a little unsure, Feraia was ecstatic. People here treated her like a queen. As much as she loved Luna and the others, she had always felt like a broken toy around strangers. Not here.
So that night, she asked Luna, while everyone was asleep. "Would you stay here?" Luna shook her head. "No, I want to live my dream of being the greatest Trainer. I want to see the world, not be cosseted in some small town."
"Cosseted?" Feraia said. "Yeah, you didn't notice? We're like pets to these people. Like we're amusing little toys. They don't think we're 'superior'; they think we're sideshow attractions!" Feraia was doubtful. Luna sighed.
"It's up to you. I won't be mad if you leave." And with that, she rolled over, so Feraia wouldn't see her cry. The next morning, Luna said, "I'm sorry, but I can't stay now. Maybe after I've seen the world." Richter nodded.
"As you shall. Good luck!" Luna set off. "Mom, where's Feraia?" Nyeros asked. "She... she's—" Suddenly, she felt a weight on her head and shoulders, then an annoyed, "Ow!" Then, a pair of ruby-red eyes were in her face. "She's squishing Vita." A muffled voice said.
Luna stared for a second, then screamed, "FIFI!!" "WHAT DID I SAY ABOUT CALLING ME THAT?!" Vita levitated a few inches away. "I knew she'd come home. They always do." She smiled. Azrael loped up to her. "I thought you'd stay there." Feraia nosed him.
"I wouldn't leave. I couldn't." Azrael growled. "Good. For then I'd have to fetch you." Feraia swatted at him, then grinned. "Aww... one big happy family." Luna rolled her eyes. "You only wish."