DISCLAIMER: I DON'T OWN POKEMON
Chapter 6: The Kalos Region, Professor and Pokemon
Morning soon came to the Pokemon Centre room.
Ash awoke from his sleep and looked up to the bed…only to find out the pokemon was staring right back at him with curious eyes. Ash was taken aback in shock for a second before relaxing. His other pokemon were still sleeping on the floor.
"Hey, there. Are you feeling any better?", asked Ash.
"Talon.", replied the pokemon with a nod as it still rested its head against its pillow.
"Do you still feel any pain?", asked Ash.
The pokemon moved it's muscles a little bit before shaking its head in response.
"Tal Talonflame?", asked the pokemon.
"Are you wondering what happened last night?", said Ash.
The pokemon nodded.
"Well, I heard an explosion from my room last night, so I went to check it out. That's when I found you getting beaten up by Team Rocket. Me and my pokemon stopped them, but you sent them off flying with a Flamethrower. We then brought you here to the Pokemon Centre to get better. Nurse Joy said you are going to be just fine and needed a little rest. I've been here with my pokemon looking after you.", explained Ash.
The pokemon looked at the pokemon that were still sleeping and then back at Ash. It leaned its head forward and packed its beak against Ash's forehead. It smiled.
"Were you saying thank you?", asked Ash.
The pokemon nodded.
"Well, I guess you're welcome.", said Ash, "But where did you come from? I've never seen you around Kanto. What pokemon are you?"
"I believe I can answer that question for you, young man.", said a new voice.
Ash and the pokemon looked at the door. There stood Nurse Joy with another man. He had black hair with a little bit of facial hair on his chin, her was wearing black jeans and a dark blue collar shirt. There was a backpack on his back.
Ash's pokemon started to wake up after hearing the voice. They looked to see their trainer and the unknown pokemon were already awake and then at Nurse Joy and the newcomer.
"Huh? Mister, who are you?", asked Ash.
"My name is Augustine Sycamore, young man. But you can call me Professor Sycamore. I'm a regional professor from the Kalos region. And that pokemon in the bed is called Talonflame.", said Professor Sycamore.
Ash was stunned at the information. Kalos? Sycamore? Talonflame?
"My name is Ash, Professor.", said Ash with his hand out front.
"Great to meet you, Ash.", said Professor Sycamore as he reached out and shook his hand with Ash's, "Nurse Joy told me about the brave feat you done last night, but I want to hear it form you."
"Okay, I found Team Rocket beating up the poke – I mean, Talonflame – with their own pokemon. My pokemon defeated them, and Talonflame sent them off flying with a Flamethrower. We then brought Talonflame here to get healed, and here we are.", said Ash.
"That was a very noble thing to do Ash, saving pokemon. You look like you have a heart for pokemon.", said Professor Sycamore.
"Thanks. So, you were saying that this pokemon is called a Talonflame. Does it come from this Kalos region where you come?", asked Ash.
"That's right, Ash. It is native to the Kalos region.", said Professor Sycamore.
He took out a strange looking device from his bag and showed it to Ash. It was flat with glass in the middle and it had metal ends.
"That's a Kalos Pokedex, Ash. Give it a try and scan Talonflame.", said Professor Sycamore.
Ash pointed the pokedex at Talonflame and scanned it.
"Talonflame, the Scorching Pokemon and the evolved form of Fletchinder. Talonflame is a dual fire-type and flying-type pokemon. During an intense battle, Talonflame expels embers from gaps between its feathers. It reaches speeds of more than three hundred miles per hour chasing prey.
"Search its evolution line, Ash. It might interest you.", said Professor Sycamore.
Ash did so by typing the names of its previous evolutions, Fletchling and Fletchinder.
"Flechinder, the Ember Pokemon and the evolved form of Fletchling. Once in flight, Fletchinder can reach its top speed extremely quickly, giving it the edge in battle by attacking its opponents before they can get prepared.
"Fletchling, the Tiny Robin Pokemon. Although Fletchling's chirp is quite beautiful to hear, it is relentlessly tough with those who enter its territory.
"Wow, what a pokemon! Are all pokemon from the Kalos region this awesome?", asked Ash in excitement.
"Yep. They are all unique pokemon with different evolved forms and natures. Talonflame is one of them.", said Professor Sycamore.
"Well, I guess I know where I'm going for my next journey. Does it have a Pokemon League?", asked Ash.
"Sure does, Ash. The competition is quite tough and fierce. Are you a Pokemon Trainer?", said Professor Sycamore.
"I am. I'm gonna be the world's greatest Pokemon Master and win the league.", said Ash with excitement.
"Quite the dream you got there, Ash. And with that enthusiasm, you should go very far.", said Professor Sycamore.
Nurse Joy came back in with her Chansey.
"Hello again, boys. I'm here to check up on Talonflame and see if she's alright to go." ,said Nurse Joy.
Nurse Joy asked it a few questions on how it was feeling, listened to her heartbeat, checked her wounds and tested her eyesight and hearing. Soon she was finished.
"Well, I have great news. Talonflame looks like she's recovered from her injuries and she's good to go back into the wild. I suggest for a final test, we should go the the front yard and test if she's okay to fly.", said Nurse Joy.
"Excellent suggestion, Nurse Joy.", said Professor Sycamore.
"Great idea.", said Ash, as he turned to his pokemon, "C'mon, guys. We're going outside."
Ash's pokemon agreed to the suggestion. Nurse Joy picked up Talonflame gently and put her on a stretcher she had brought over. Chansey pushed the stretcher as the others walked out of the room and into the hallway. They soon reached the main lobby and went through the door to the front exit. Nurse Joy proceeded to take off Talonflame's bandages, revealing a healed body with majestic feathers.
"Well, Talonflame, we're out in the open again. Want to give flying a try again?", asked Ash.
"Talon.", said Talonflame with a nod.
She took a deep breathe and looked up. Giving her wings the energy they need, the flapped them hard, causing her to rise into the air. Her altitude rose as she continued to flap her wings and started to glide in mid-air to the wind current.
"Awesome, Talonflame! You're doing great!", said Ash as he clapped at her accomplishment.
"Well, I guess that from her flying, she's completely healed and ready to go back to the wild.", said Nurse Joy.
Talonflame descended back down enough to her to Ash's eye level.
"So, Talonflame, are you ready to go back to the forest?", asked Ash.
Talonflame suddenly gave a look of sadness. She swooped down and landed on Ash's arm.
"What's wrong? Are you still scared that Team Rocket might get you?", asked Ash with worry and confusion.
Talonflame shook its head. She leaned in her head and gave Ash's ear a gentle peck.
"Ash, Talonflame doesn't want to go back because it's taken a liking to you for saving its life. I think it wants to go with you.", said Professor Sycamore.
Ash looked at Professor Sycamore and then back to Talonflame. "Is that true, Talonflame? Would you like to go with me on my journey?"
Talonflame nodded her head and gave out a loud sound. "Talon!"
And there's another chapter done for this one. Before leaving for Kalos, Ash will catch one more pokemon, other than Talonflame.