Disclaimer: Don't own Pokemon or it's characters, just own Mio and this plot. Yup, pretty much got that covered already.
"Let's see, do I have everything I need?"
Mio tapped her chin in thought as she stared at the items that were placed on her bed along with her yellow knapsack that she planned on using to pack all her equipment and necessary items inside.
"I've got my camera, a sleeping bag, food, water…" she murmured to herself, mentally checking each item off the list.
Growlithe sat by the end of the bed, closing his eyes while tuning out Mio's words. Mio was double checking her bag to make sure she had enough supplies to last her for the duration of her trip. She was told by Professor Oak to pack enough that would last her for about a week or two.
"So all I need now is some pokémon food for bait." Mio searched her bed, hoping to find the bag of food only to see it was missing. "I know that food is around here somewhere. Where'd it go, it didn't just walk off."
She scratched the back of her head, trying to back track where she could've possibly left it. Her thoughts were answered when she turned her attention towards her Growlithe, the bag of food nestled underneath his furry body. She laughs and slowly pulls the bag out from underneath Growlithe, causing Growlithe's eyes to snap open and look at her.
"Sorry boy, but I'm using this as bait. I already gave you your breakfast this morning remember?" she smiled.
His eyes saddened as he watched her open her yellow knapsack and place the bag of food inside it. Growlithe frowned, jumping off the bed and gently tugging on Mio's jeans with his teeth to get her attention. Mio looked away from her bag and looked down at Growlithe who was now giving her the look he used whenever he wanted something from her; the puppy dog look.
She stared at him for about half a minute or so before she sighed and opened up her knapsack again and poured a couple of pieces of the pokémon food into her hand and held it out to Growlithe. "And to think after all this time I'd be immune to that old trick of yours by now." She mumbled.
Growlithe only smiled and happily ate the food in Mio's hand.
"Ah Mio, you're just in time." Professor Oak smiled at her.
"Morning Professor," Mio chirped happily. Growlithe barked as a greeting and Professor Oak nodded in reply.
"Glad to see you're both here bright and early," He said. "I was just about to set up the Zero-One for you."
The two exchanged glances before looking back at the Professor. "Oh, so where is it?" Mio asks.
Professor Oak pulled a small black remote out from his lab coat pocket and pointed it towards the water. "I was just getting to that actually."
He presses a button on the remote and suddenly the Zero-One slowly begins to breach the water's surface before slowly moving towards the edge of the shore. Both Mio and Growlithe stared with interest. "Awesome…" Mio murmured, her eyes staring fixatedly at the contraption.
Professor Oak chuckled a bit at Mio's reaction before he pushed another button the remote which lifted the glass dome to allow them to step inside the Zero-One. "I've changed the mode from land mode to water mode to allow you both to travel under water in order to get to Pokémon Island."
Mio grinned in excitement, rubbing her hands together. "Sweet, thanks Professor! Guess we'll be on our way then. Right boy?" she looked down at Growlithe who howled in approval.
"Hold on, there are still a few more things I need to tell you before I let you go." Professor Oak interrupted.
Mio looked at him a bit confused, but didn't protest or argue and allowed him to continue.
"You see, I built Zero-One to be controlled in a certain way. When you get inside, you won't be controlling the Zero-One because it has no steering mechanism." He began to explain.
Growlithe and Mio exchanged looks before looking back at Professor. "So, how will I get it to work?"
"Not to worry, even though it has no steering mechanism, I've already programmed the Zero-One to follow a specific trail in the water in order to get to Pokémon Island. It also has an automatic braking system which will activate if a Pokémon were to get into its path. That removes the problem of having to worry about stopping Zero-One in order to take a good picture."
Mio stared at the Zero-One, now feeling even more anxious to start her journey. 'Man, is there anything Professor Oak can't do?'
"One more thing," Professor Oak rummaged through his lab coat pocket before handing Mio a pink Pokégear. "In case you need to get in touch with me or if something comes up, just call me with this. I'll be able to make sure you guys travel to the island safely from the lab with the transmitter device I've placed on the Zero-One. "
Mio put the Pokégear in her pocket before she nodded in understanding. "Alright, thanks Professor. I'll call you if anything comes up."
Professor Oak smiled before nodded as well. "Well, guess I better let you guys get going then. It'll take a few hours before you reach the island."
"Um, how long are we talking?" Mio asked.
"About four to five hours."
Mio stared at Professor Oak dumbfounded before she smiled sheepishly. "So…does that mean no pit stops then?"
Professor Oak sweat-dropped but shook his head, causing Mio to sweat-drop and laugh nervously. "Ehehe, I figured you would say that."
Evafan24: Hope you all enjoyed my latest chapter of my Paul series...even though Paul wasn't in this chapter, but don't worry, he'll be in the next one. Comments&Feeback are appreciated! ^^