Chronicles 6

It was late in the evening when Red had finally climbed out of the long, vertical tunnel. It had been hours since then, but it was worth it, he thought. With his new sword strapped behind him, by some leather he had found lying around in the shrine, Red felt a new found strength. Well, at least before he had started climbing. Now he just felt half-dead.

However, he knew what he had to do, and rushed back to the town to get ready.

"So, you want me to loan you some supplies, despite Perion's pitiful state, to go on a journey just because you had a vision?" the tan man questioned Red. He had dark brown spiky hair and squinted eyes. He wore an orange sweater and beige baggy pants. His left hand wielded an ornate blacksmith's hammer. By his feet stood an obedient Vulpix, its six tails kept curled, its dainty face tilted upwards to look at the two's heated discussion.

"As unlikely as it is Brock, it's what we have to do. It's what I have to do. And in order to do this, I need these supplies." Red pleaded.

Brock went silent for a while.

"I'm sorry Red, but as temporary village chief, I can't risk losing any more supplies. Although we are friends and all, but I have to think of the village first." Both men fell silent for a moment.

"Unless..."

Red glanced up, as a glimmer of hope presented itself to him.

"Well, since you are heading for Henesys first, get the people of Henesys to send Perion some supplies on the way. We've tried contacting them multiple times but to no avail. If you can do that, you can have what we give you. If not, you must come back to help out in the repairs. How does that sound?"

Red immediately agreed to the proposal, and made further arrangements with the chief.

"Now that that's all done and settled, there's still one more thing to do..." Red thought to himself as he exited.

Red had gathered Yellow and the Pokémon into the living room. They all sat on the dusty sofa. It was a miracle that it survived. In fact, the whole of Red's house had been fairly lucky, suffering only from a few scorch marks on the exterior walls.

"Alright, so..." Red began as he tried to ignore the 8 pairs of eyes that stared at him with curiosity. Or rather, 5, since Gravy didn't seem all too interested, and Pika and Chuchu were playing together nearby.

"I gathered you all here today to tell you about a vision that I had." Red told them how he had found the sword and the visions…

"So now, I ask you all to join me on my journey. I will respect all of your decisions. Its up to you whether you wish to follow or not."

The group looked at one another, before coming to a decision. Yellow stood up.

"I will go wherever you go, and it seems that's that the rest have that in mind too." Yellow said; face reddening as she glanced at the others.

Red felt a great pressure being lifted off his shoulders. "Then it's settled, we'll all be leaving at dawn. I've made preparations already, so just get sufficient rest. And with that, the meeting came to a close and the group dispersed.

Poli's POV

I sat in the garden, thinking of what Red had just said. The boy sure has grown, to say the least. He's becoming like his old man. Or at least, before that event.

I just wished he would tell Red about it, I really did. But I was sworn to secrecy, and I could only hope that Red would never need to find out about the truth. But it seems fate just wanted him to go.

I felt smooth fur brush against my right side. I didn't need to look to know that Vee was there.

There was no point hiding my thoughts from her, since she could read my mind. I was sure she felt the same. But no matter what, as the boy's partner, I would stay by his side no matter what the odds.

As I thought of that, a shooting star illuminated the night sky. Although it was only a dumb human myth, I made a wish on that star.

"I wish for the boy safety, even if it means risking my own."

Gravvy's POV

I was situated by the window side, deep in thought. On the other side of the room, the two yellow rats were pouncing onto one another.

I smirked. Anymore of that and they would be in trouble.

Nonetheless, I reflected on what Red had told the gang today. As unlikely of a story as it was, I could see the steely determination that resided in his gaze.

Was this the Red that I knew? No, this was another side of Red. A side I've never witnessed. It was different, but in a good way.

A bigger concern of mine was the girl. Yellow. She was the first to have broken through to my rock heart. My stubbornness wore away at her kindness and her gift if communication. It was something I had never felt before. But was she ready for such a dangerous journey?

As such, I have decided to join her, staying by her side. While the me of the past rejected such gushy expressions, the present me, Gravvy, wants to embrace the change.

Outside the window, a bright flash caught my attention. A streak of light dashed across the dark mysterious night sky. As foolish as human practices go, I allowed myself just this once. Clasping four of my rough arms together, I wished.

"I wish for the girl's safety, even if it means risking my own."