"We stood before the darkened cave with nothing but thoughts of danger running through their minds." "Ami please don't say it like that!" Lucas whined.
"Lucas come on I don't even think Steelix live in this cave otherwise there would be a sign to warn weak trainers about the dangers. AND your Chimchar there is super effective!" I smiled trying to reassure my red clothed friend.
"Fine" He had sent out his Chimchar and we both walk into the cave. Lucas's footsteps had been slowing. "Come on!" I called but he shook his head and crouched into a ball. Suddenly something inside me had clicked. It wasn't time for joking I need to be serious.
I extended my hand, "Come on lets go together." And he looked up at me confused. I would be to! My sarcastic and joking side had left and my 'Nurse Joy' side kicked in.
He had grabbed my hand and I pulled him up. "You technically helped me out of that evil forest so I'm going to help you out of the cave." He only gave a small nod.
We walked around the cave for hours it seemed like. Lucas almost couldn't take it so I started conversation….sorta.
"Lucas. I was wondering…why were you suddenly not mad when we left Rowans lab?" I said in a soft whisper even though nobody but us and the pokemon were around.
"Hn." I heard and I could just feel him smiling. "Lucas." I called. "Because." Was his statement. I grew angered once he started to laugh. "Because if you lost again me with the upper advantage so you just HAD to have just become a trainer." He laughed.
"Oh? So now were feeling better?" I questioned sarcastically. Lucas grew quiet once more. Silence had filled the dark cave once more leaving an eerie feeling. I began to grow nervous of this feeling and hurried my pace.
'Please don't be a Steelix!' I had stated repeatedly in my head as we continued to walk through the dungeon. Lucas's grip tightened under my grip. I turned back to see he was looking at over of the forks in the cave we had passed by.
"I hear tiny footsteps." Lucas said and we stopped. "Peculiar." I said walking over to the crossroad. "Hello?" I questioned no answer came and the tiny footsteps continued.
I listened for a bit and I started to feel big footsteps. Lucas closed his eyes. "It's a Steelix!" Lucas yelled. "Shh!" I motioned him to quiet down.
Suddenly small pokemon ran past us. "Lucas? Were those pokemon wearing matching scarves? Carrying a small basket?" I couldn't believe it. It was just so random… "Whatever lets keep going ma-" I felt a huge rumble. "It's a Steelix!" I screamed running with Lucas.
I didn't even bother to confirm if it was or not I just ran. I had seen a light at the end of the pathway and turned to Lucas. "Were almost out!" I yelled catching my breath as was he.
We looked up and seen something stood before the light blocking our path. I continued to walk Lucas was quivering behind me holding on to my waist tightly eyes closed.
It was hard to walk with a trainer hanging on to you, ya know? I eventually made it up to the big figure and it started to laugh. "Battle me. And I'll unblock the cave."
My hands formed into fists and I began to yell, "No not in hell right now! I have been stuck in here for hours, screaming, running, and listening to my friend here crying of Steelix and I just want to get out so MOVE!" Luxray was ready to attack and the man moved happily.
"I'm glad you seen it my way." I skipped out of the treacherous cave.
Lucas had let go once the light had enveloped us once more…somewhat. "Its night." Lucas stated and I looked at him. "Thanks captain obvious." And we walked to the pokemon center.
Lucas crawled into the small warm bed and almost instantly fell asleep as did Luxray. I looked over to Lucas watching him sleep. I know that's creepy but what he doesn't know wont hurt him.
I tiptoed over to his bed and sat on my knees. "What made you so scared in there?" I questioned and I took off his hat and placed it on the near by table. "I promise Lucas no more caves." Then something had clicked again and thoughts had came to mind.
"What am I his mom? Psh!" I stood in front of him looking down at him once more. I couldn't help it I grabbed his blanket and pulled it over to him and a white flash came over me and then faded black as I hit the floor.
"Sure why not?" I replied to the voice that had been talking to me in my head. "Yes!" Lucas exclaimed and I sat up and looked at him.
"I get first dibs on the gym badge here!" He jumped around. What? When did he choose? Oh. Wait I think I did by accident. Well, whatever then.
My mind was jumbled but I guess I'd figure it out later when the time came. I fixed my hair and Lucas grabbed his hat and we were off Luxray trailing behind.
We walked through the dusty town everything was gray and dirt brown. T.T Man I must hate scenery period. I hate the beach, the forest, the cave, now this town.
"You're a very hateful person." Lucas smiled turning back to me. I gave a scowl and motioned him to look at the sign that hung on the gym doors.
"The Oreburgh gym is closed." Lucas stated and a man walked up. "Were you looking for a battle with Roark? He's down at the mines" The man pointed to the pathway before us.
I looked over to Lucas and his expression grew scared, "Another cave?" I shook my head, "No Lucas I'll go in and look for the gym leader you stay here." I said walking down the stairs into the dark lit cave.
I couldn't see like AT ALL! It was so dark I couldn't see my hand in front of my face.
Slam! "OW!" I hit the floor. It was a Machop. "Sorry!" I bowed and kept going and yet again slam! "Sorry!" I yelled. Almost every 10 steps was someone or some pokemon I had slammed into.
Hey something new…I tripped this time. "I hate the mines." I whined getting off of the person I had fallen on. "Why? It's so fun and exciting." The other person had said. "No! Cause I cant see and I ran into this mine trying to look for Roark but I cant even see my hands so how am I supposed to find him! And I keep slamming and falling over people!" I had said all in one breath.
If I could see I would think he was going O.O
"Well first calm down. And two I'm Roark. And three your supposed to have a mining helmet so you can see." He said placing the helmet on my head. "T.T yea that does make things better I guess ." I said
"So was there a reason you came to find me?" He asked. "Well my friend and I would like to battle for a gym badge."
"And your friend is?" he questioned. "Outside…he is scared of caves…" and he nodded and he helped me out of the dark mines. "T.T now I know how Lucas felt." I grumbled and gave the helmet back and we stepped into the light that was the outside.
"Ami your back!" He said and inspected me. "Yes Lucas?" I asked. "Your not hurt right!" He looked and I shook my head. "Nah I just slammed into a couple pokemon and fell over Roark…" I felt embarrassed at my clumsiness.
He nodded and turned to the gym leader, "Lets battle!" He stated and Roark showed us to the battle arena inside the Oreburgh gym.
Lucas and Roark stood face to face as the ref started the battle. "Come on Lucas!" I cheered. 'I just hope he wont cry when he loses.' I thought as they both sent out their pokemon.