Disclaimer: I do not own Pokemon; Nintendo does. The title was inspired by the song in Fiddler on the Roof. NeDeN-CaNdY suggested a chapter about a possible romance. I tried to get this out for Valentines Day, but I couldn't get it to flow the way I wanted it to in time.
(Part XIII: Matchmaker, Matchmaker)
Written by Brock Stone.One of the points involving pokemon which hasn't yet been covered yet involves the topic on mating habits. Not all trainers will utilize this feature; it is usually used by pokemon breeders and trainers who hope to gain stronger pokemon. Sometimes this magical event occurs on accident when a trainer leaves two pokemon who like each other alone. Other times, a trainer or breeder will need more than the pokemon he or she has on hand.
Brock walked into the convention center, looking around at the assembled that clustered every few feet from each other. He was followed closely by Sudowoodo and Croagunk; he held Happiny in his arms.
He looked from group to group as he searched for potential mates for his two older pokemon. He gave the occasional glance to his book to make sure that the matches would be just right.
The most important thing to remember is the compatibility of the two pokemon. A special guidebook or an online listing may be used for such a situation.
Brock made his way through the crowd, pointing out potential mates for his pokemon. He pointed out several to his Croagunk.
"Hey, how about that Kadabra?"
"Croagunk…"
"Yea, she seems a little too chubby. How about a nice Infernape?" Brock pointed to the well-groomed pokemon they approached, who had a pink ribbon on her head. Croagunk cocked his head and looked at Brock.
"She's too…odd, isn't she?"
The pokemon breeder walked around the large hall, followed closely by his two pokemon. He continued to point out different pokemon to each of them; while Sudowoodo showed some interest in the females his trainer pointed out, Croagunk remained uninterested. Brock finally settled upon letting the rock-type walk around the convention with an ID card, with the expectation that Sudowoodo would find the right mate.
If the pokemon you wish to pair off is what could be called responsible, you may let him or her patrol a pokemon breeders' convention alone. Make sure that your pokemon carries identification as to who he or she belongs to.
Brock and Croagunk sat at one of the tables, eating a delicious meal that Brock had prepared prior to attending the convention. A shadow fell upon the table and Brock's food, and the Pewter City native looked up into the face of an angel.
The blonde with a beautiful body introduced herself as Marianne, and she introduced her pokemon as Loli, a Lopunny wearing blue ribbons on her ears.
When Brock's spaz attack wore off (with a well-aimed Poison Jab from Croagunk), he took the opportunity to introduce his own pokemon; he added that his Croagunk was an available partner. The girl praised the way the pokemon had been raised, only to be astounded when both Loli and Croagunk showed no interest in one another. Brock panicked, as he really wanted to keep in touch with this fellow pokemon breeder.
"Well, I suppose that maybe some pokemon have certain tastes in a mate." Marianne remarked, and Brock agreed.
One of the most important aspects to remember about pokemon breeding is the pokemon's feelings come first. Do not force a pokemon into relations with a pokemon it doesn't like.
"I'm getting really concerned. Croagunk hasn't shown interest in any of the girl pokemon here."
An hour later found Brock and Marianne combing the convention thoroughly, while talking about why Brock's pokemon hadn't found the right girl yet. For what seemed like the fiftieth time that hour, he turned back to look at his stubborn pokemon…only to find him missing.
Before he could panic, Marianne pointed to the left and said, "Isn't that Croagunk over there?"
The ex-Gym Leader focused on his Croagunk hanging on the every word of a buff Machoke; he was left completely speechless. Marianne looked with confusion at Brock.
"But I thought that you said your Croagunk was a boy?"
"I…I thought so too…" Croagunk sat enthralled as she admired the strong pokemon.
The most important thing to remember about pokemon breeding is to make sure of your pokemon's gender before trying to get the two potential partners together.
(End)
I'm thinking that the ending wasn't as strong, despite mulling over this chapter for a good couple of months. I'm also wondering if I should up the rating to T. Does anyone have some feedback on these issues?
