Pokemon Extra Episode 2 - As Green Grass Grows!
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I reviewed my grammar book, and reflexive pronouns are actually one word... so I'm correcting them from now on. :)


The Nice or Dry Leaves (Part 2/2)
Pikachu

Today's a new day. Yesterday, she seemed really strange, not like herself, but today I've been more worried than surprised about her. She was completely out of character, and... how should I say it?... An idiot?

"Pikachu! Hey, why don't you come with me, Pignite, and Oshawott? We want to perform one of those contest thingies our trainer keeps talking about!"

Oh, and one more thing...

"No thanks, Boldore. Battling is too overrated right now. It's time to have some fun, don'tcha think?"

"Um, but you always loved battling... oh, but you seem... happy already. I guess there's no need to cheer you up or anything," he responded. The three starter Pokemon were standing in the open field outside the Pokemon Center's boundries. Unfezant and I were supervising them to make sure they didn't get into trouble.

"No thanks. Maybe some other time," I shouted back.

"That's alright! Ok, what are we trying first?" She turned back towards the other Pokemon.

Unfezant looked at me with a concerned face. "What do you think, Pikachu? She has been really weird lately."

"Heh. 'Really' is an understatement. She's been like that for the past two days. I'd say she's gone crazy or something. She's never rejected a battle willingly. I hope Ash didn't do anything to destroy her brain when they went out together."

"Nah, I don't think Ash was the reason... Besides, why would Ash turn her awesome battle talent into nothing but a memory? We have to get to the bottom of this. I know Snivy wasn't feeling well when she ran away, but the sudden change from somber to insanely happy just isn't natural. Plus, she still seems to be in her right mind. She's most likely purposely acting like this."

"Yeah, you're right. We should stand off and secretly watch her."

"You mean become stalkers?"

"No, researchers. We'll figure out her strange behavior and confront the problem ourselves."

"So... we're pretty much spying on her? Y'know, I've always wanted to be a secret agent." Unfezant chuckled.

"Uh, yeah, we can be secret agents. I'll call this... Operation SUBTI!"

"What the heck does that mean?"

"Snivy's Unusual Behavior Turns Insane!" Unfezant looked at me, an eyebrow cocked upward. "Um, very creative. First of all, operation names aren't exactly acrostics. Secondly, operation names are made with real words."

"Oh. Well, how would you know about these secret agent things? Try to answer THAT!"

"That's because, as I said, I've always wanted to be a secret agent. That shows that I must have done at least SOME reasearch on them." She smirked.

I gave her a sharp glare. Crossing my arms, I proceeded to say, "Well, let's just stick with my operation name for now. Understand that, agent?"

"Eh. Whatever you say, 'boss'." We both chuckled,

"HEY, PIKACHU AND UNFEZANT! We want to show you our super sweet performance!" Snivy yelled. We both looked up.

First, Oshawott made a swirly tube of water with Hydro Pump. Pignite shot Flamethrower through the middle, causing steam to come out the other end. Snivy shot Leaf Storm at the water, causing the streams to split, then collide like Zoey's old water trick. Just as it collided, Pignite shot a weaker Flamethrower in between the breaks, causing the three elements to mix. The pressure and heat created a spreading mist, and the sun caused the mist to reflect all the colors of the rainbow. Oshawott and Snivy stood on opposite arms of Pignite, who gave a proud smile, lifting them up high.

I didn't know what to say. It was marvelous, but how did they come up with it and perfect it in such a short amount of time? Along with that, was Snivy the one who thought of it?

"Bravo, you three! Bravo! That was amazing! You guys could become performers! You can make a name for your group and everything!" Unfezant cheered. I nudged her slightly.

"Are you out of your mind? You really think it's a good idea to encourage them to start a performing career, abandoning the chance, with all their battle training and talents, to win the Unova League?" I whispered loudly.

"Sheesh, Pikachu. I think you're the one out of your mind. What gave you THAT idea? I pretty much just figuratively complimented them, if you get what I mean," Unfezant growled back.

Snivy threw her arms in the air. "Why, thank you! But we need Pikachu for the next show! I've had a certain move I've been wanting to try out..."

Pansage
I proceeded to wheel Emolga to the picnic area, just walking out of the Pokemon Center.

"Y'know, I'm never going to take the guys' food ever again. Pikachu told me early this morning in a private visit about everything that happened before I went here. I can't wait to see everyone again."

I chuckled quietly. "I bet everyone will be glad to see you."

Yeah, everyone but Snivy. I wonder how she's feeling right now.

"You're a great friend, Pansage. I've never talked to you without others around. I guess we should make this time count." I secretly made a completely confused face.

"Um, yeah... so, how are you feeling?"

"I'm ok. I'm pretty sore and have a bit of a headache, but I'm quite happy right now. I don't even remember what happened before this in full, so I don't feel so bad... sorta." I looked at her worringly.

"What's the sorta?"

"Well, I dunno. I guess I'm scared of Snivy. What if she turns against me again? She probably still hates me."

"Now, Emolga. There's no need to think like that. I'm sure; I assure you that Snivy will change what she thinks of you eventually. She can't be mad at you forever. Think about it: if you meet her far into the future, you'll go, 'I know you! We used to fight all the time!' Then you two may start sharing memories, talking as old friends."

"You kidding? We aren't even friends right now!" Emolga spat.

"I mean... you'll remember each other... well, you know what I mean." I wheeled the squirrel farther, both in silence. I could see the starters and Pikachu in the large field, making some pretty sweet move combinations. Excadrill and Boldore met us halfway to the eating area.

"Hey, Emolga! You feelin' well?" Boldore began.

"I'm pretty good."

"Great! We should probably call the others. Meet you at the eating place!" Excadrill added. The two ran off, Boldore lagging terribly behind, but still reaching Leavanny and the kids.

"Ok, we're almost there. May I speed it up a bit?" I told her.

"Yeah, just a bit. I'm getting pretty hungry, anyway."

Oshawott
I don't know. I just do not know. She was crazy happy just now, but after mentioning that Emolga was here, Snivy's tail drooped, she became silent, then she walked away slowly to sit on a nearby boulder. The three of us knew we shouldn't bother her; she's done something bad to Emolga, and she wouldn't want to be reminded of it. I guess our performance for lunch is going to be postponed. It was going to be awesome, though! The problem is our leader isn't even feeling excited right now.

I tried talking to Snivy earlier.


"Snivy, are you alright?" I asked.

"No, not really. I mean, did you have a lot of fun earlier?" she asked, obviously trying to change the subject. I decided to go with it.

"Um, yeah. It was pretty fun... hey, want to do some battle training later? That'll cheer you up. I always like battling you!"

"Nah, forget battling. I want to... have fun. Playing. Performing." She looked away, and she didn't seem interested in talking.

"Snivy, I'm worried about you. You haven't been yourself today or yesterday. First you suddenly want to be friendly to us, second you sat next to us and surprisingly began a conversation, now you're acting too cheerful. What happened to the Snivy I liked? The one that loved battling and acting more mature than everyone? The one we always knew? Being yourself?" I awaited her response. Instead, she was silently clenching her teeth together.

We stood awkwardly there together for a few seconds before she finally said, "Forget it. She's not as wise as I thought. Oshawott, I don't want to be mean, so can you please let me think over something for a bit by myself?" I was quite confused when Snivy talked about 'she'.

"Um, ok. Take your time."


We ended up eating without Snivy. Emolga seemed really happy with us, and she started giving more fellowship than the past. It's sad to say, though, we all forgot about Snivy when we were together. The only thing I noticed after lunch was that both Unfezant and Pikachu disappeared, along with Snivy. I wasn't too surprised like everyone else, though. I did remember seeing those two talking a lot during our practice.

I decided not to worry or think about it for now. They couldn't have gone too far. Those three are the most responsible on our team.

Snivy
My mind was quite blank for a while. First, I really didn't want to see Emolga right now. She probably hated my guts. I let Emolga leave my thoughts, and I went back to what Oshawott said earlier.

What happened to the Snivy I liked?... Being yourself?... Why the heck did Momma tell me to change my personality? It did nothing except worry my friends. Besides, I hate acting like that. I'm never going to reject a battle challenge again. Now I have a fight to pick with Momma. I stamped into the lush green bushes and farther into the winding trees of the forest. I think I heard rustling in the trees behind me, but it was most likely the wind. I had finally arrived at the bottom of the Scolipede nest's tree.

"Momma, I need to talk to you!"

Pikachu
"Nice going, secret agent. You almost gave us away!" I whispered angrily.

"Hey, it's not my fault my wings are so big! I can't control how I evolve!"

"What does evolving have to do with giving away our position?" She whacked her wing onto her face.

"You're so stupid, Pikachu, just like Ash."

"You shut your beak, pigeon!"

"Excuse me? I am a lady! Don't talk to me like that! Besides I'm a pheasant, not a pigeon, rodent!"

"Hey, now you're calling me names?"

"At least that was true! C'mon, let's keep going. I don't want to lose track of her."

I growled in response.


End of Chapter 5
From the Author:
As you may know, my birthday is coming up on Friday the twelveth. I'm putting up my next chapter to my story, This Dream is Reality, on that day. Anyway, thanks for reading! Please feel free to tell me of any corrections I should make. I hope you all enjoyed!

Pikachu913 out.