Chapter One

Toby whimpered as he lay under a tree. The rain soaked his fur. His leaf he used for an umbrella was blown away. It didn't do much anyway. A sickly sneeze weakly blew out of him. He covered his face with his equally soaked fur. He was so miserable. He couldn't go back. No way. Cody would just call him the big wimp he is. But he knows he isn't a wimp and isn't about to back down just because of some silly rain. He stood up, his dripping tail raised tall. He was brave enough to conquer any weather!

The EEVEE woke up in his flooded temporary den. He heard a loud thumping sound, and that woke him right up. He stood up and shook most of the water off. He sneezed and saw a human on a RAPIDASH zip past. Toby wagged his tail and ran after the human. The bike was fast, but Toby managed to catch up. The trainer looked down and halted his stallion.

"Hi there!" He smiled and pet Toby. "Yuck, you're all wet!"

Toby licked his hand as the trainer looked around.

"Maybe you're from the breeding center. You must've gotten lost, huh fella?" He picked him up in a towel and held him tight. He mounted the fire horse and lightly kicked his side with his heel. The horse reared and took off.

"I don't know this EEVEE," The daycare lady admitted. "But I'll take him. Poor thing is soaked to the bone!"

"Hey, maybe I can take him off your hands?" He offered. "You know, after you're finished here?"

"Of course, Danny!" The lady smiled. "I think he like you,"

A human! Yes! My perfect shot at training! Maybe he'll evolve me?, Toby thought. He leaped in Danny's arms and licked his face. Danny laughed and stroked behind his ears.

"I'll be right back, boy." He gave Toby to the day care lady. "I'll be back! I promise!" Danny shouted as he walked away.

At least he'll come back…, Toby thought miserably. But, he at least has someone who cares now. He looked at the lady as she put him on the back porch. "I'll be right back, sweetie. Play with some friend while I'm gone!" She turned and walked inside.

All the Pokémon stared at him, snarling and growling. An ARCANINE padded to him, his teeth bared.

"Mama!" Toby squealed as his eyes shut tight.