Ch. 17: Thunder Pass

Deputy Arcanine decided Wool could stay in Hideki, and most Pokémon agreed. Bolt and I are now going to find her; she wants to talk with us. We made our way to the Café, hoping that Wool was there. When we were about half-way there, she found us.

"I wanted to say thanks for your help."

"No problem."

"Hey, you two make a great couple!" Heat rose to my cheeks, I fought desperately to fight it but my efforts were all for naught. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Bolt's ears drop.

"Me and Bolt? Wh-what? No! Th-that'll never happen!" My voice was higher than usual. As I was talking, Kay and Blaze walked up to us, clearly interested.

"Come on, admit it. Bolt will make a good mate!" –Kay. If it's possible, I think I turned completely red. Bolt must have had a similar reaction because Team Element snickered.

"You two are perfect for each other!" –Blaze. Bolt and I exchanged glances but we instantly regretted it. We both looked opposite directions after seeing the fierce blush on our faces.

"They are so cute together!" For reasons unknown, Caliente and her team joined in, not including Shadow. Arceus, it seemed everyone and their grandmother wanted to do the same.

"Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaw, young love at its finest." –Electrica.

"I know, I can't wait until they are mated!" –Blaze.

"I call flower girl." –Kay. My mouth gaped open, they were already were discussing mating! All of them giggled at the thought of the Mating Ceremony.

"Uuh, Kate?" –Bolt.

"Yes?"

"If we leave now, we may escape alive."

"Good thinking!" We then slowly inched away, and when we out of sight, we ran as fast as we could.

-N-M-

"Hello lovebirds!" As soon we ran out of breath and stopped, Kagoni appeared. He was sitting on the roof of a building. The smirk on his face told me everything I needed to know.

"You saw that?" Blush crept its way to my face but I fought it down.

"Of course I did! I need to know these things."

"Well, we need to go to a dungeon." –Bolt. He clearly wanted to change the subject and leave as soon as possible. I couldn't help agreeing with him.

"Why not try Thunder Pass."

"Thunder Pass? We can go there?"

"Yeah, you are almost the right rank and level. You two should be just fine." With that, and a small laugh, he jumped away. It would be great experience to try Thunder Pass.

"Want to do it?" –Bolt.

"Sure!"

-M-N-N-

"Who are you?" When we arrived at the dojo to sign ourselves in, a Lucario was there. There was a Lucario in every picture of the wall. I wondered where he was.

"Team Legend, we were just about to sign in."

"So you must be the new rookies I keep hearing about. I'm the dojo master, by the way." With that, he took his leave. I didn't know the dojo had a dojo master.

"Want to get going?" –Bolt.

"Yep."

Thunder Pass 1F

Most of Pokémon here were electric types, go figure. There were some ground and rock ones though. It was difficult at first but I soon got used to the dungeon.

"Bolt, behind you!" There was a Flaaffy sneaking up behind him but I saw it before it could attack him. Bolt swiftly used Iron Tail on the sheep, knocking it a few paw-steps away.

"Thanks." He then Quick Attacked it.

"No problem." I used Tickle on the Flaaffy, it squealed in laughter. Bolt took the advantage and used Iron Tail again. It was down only a few moves afterward.

Thunder Pass 10F

Things were starting to get harder and harder. By now, I was paralyzed twice at the very least. Bolt had fewer wounds since he was an electric type. I ate another Oran berry as we trekked through the dungeon.

"Kate, are you okay?" Bolt was obviously worried. I was limping on my left foot but I kept going.

"No, I fine. We'll make it to the end."

Thunder Pass 10F

My breathing was rapid at this point; I used a lot of energy. Bolt was now showing signs of exhaustion too. His movements were awkward and he almost tripped from time to time. The ground started shaking as an Onix appeared out of the ground.

It used a powerful Rock Throw but I countered with Wake-up Slap. Bolt hit it with an Iron Tail while I continued to slap it. it took awhile, but it did faint.

Thunder Pass 30F

This floor had a Kecleon shop on it and we stopped to rest. We eagerly munched on a bowl of berries. I found strength returning to me with each bite. Once we were done, I felt as good as new.]

Thunder Pass 38F

"Come on Bolt!" I saw the exit before us, white light shown from a hole in the wall. Fresh air and the sound of rushing water came from it. I couldn't wait to finally get out of this long dungeon.

"I know, just give me a minute!" He was just as tired, if not more, as I was. His movements were now sluggish and weird. I couldn't blame him for going slower.

"We are almost there!" Bolt didn't answer me. He was shot forward via Flamethrower out of Thunder Pass.

"Bolt!"

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Kinda short but it'll do. I can't believe I updated this early, that's an accomplishment in itself! I loved writing the Bolt/Kate moment, it's so funny! The next chapter is in Blaze's POV.

Disclaimer: Pokémon, I own not.

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