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Chapter 2: The Start
Kumori POV:
You know, it's really amazing how much things can change in three years. That day, when I set off with Twilight, seems now like such a faraway memory. Hard to believe it was only three years ago.
Yes, you could say three years is a long time. And maybe it is. It just doesn't really seem so when you're traveling with your loyal Pokemon companions and a friend. Oh, right. Maybe I should catch you up.
Now…how should I start the story…You best pay close attention because some parts can get a little confusing.
Before I continue, I'm going to introduce you to my friend. He's the brother of the Sunnyshore gym leader, Volkner. His name is Kyou.
I'll start with Day 1 and speed up the pace once you get the gist of the story.
Day 1
Normal POV:
Kumori woke up the next morning, earlier than usual. She could still feel the pain from her mother's death but that pain was being fended off by something much stronger. That something was excitement.
Kumori would be leaving this morning for her journey. The entire staff came out to see her off. However, before she left, her father gave her a Pokedex. It happened to be black in color. One of the staff members handed her a black Poktch. Kumori hugged both of them tightly. She then walked out of the gate and onto the road. She waved to the staff until she couldn't see them anymore. Twilight was clinging to her shoulder, standing on her knapsack. "Ri, Riolu," he spoke every few minutes, curiously gazing about. This was the Riolu's first time out of the farm.
She traveled on the main road for a bit, intent onto getting to Sandgem Town before nightfall. At least, when she got there, she could stay at Professor Rowan's house for a little bit. Professor Rowan and her own father, Professor Maple, were very good friends.
The two travelers, human and Pokemon, stopped for lunch. Kumori unwrapped two onigiri's and poured Pokefood into a light blue bowl for Twilight. She nibbled the rice, her eyes searching. She was hoping to catch a Pokemon before she reached the next town. Her violet eyes lit up.
There. The tall grass rustled promisingly. She grinned at Twilight and the Riolu tilted his head. "M'kay, Twilight," she muttered. "Time to see what you're made of,"She picked up her bag and entered the grass. Almost immediately, she saw three Shinx in a small clearing. Two of them were napping, the third was exploring. Twilight jumped onto a rock and eagerly awaited orders.
"Alright, Twilight, let's go!" The two sleeping Shinx woke up with a start and fled. The third stood its ground, growling at them. Kumori whipped out her Pokedex.
"Shinx, the electric lion Pokemon. Its fur dazzles when danger is sensed. Shinx then flees when the foe is momentarily blinded."
"Well then, that's weird…" Kumori muttered. She brushed some of her hair away from her eyes to study the growling Shinx closer. "Ok, Twilight. Use Tackle, then follow it up with Quick Attack, let's go!"
The Riolu jumped off of the rock he was standing on and hit the ground running. He plowed into the Shinx, then swiftly turned around and hit it once more with Quick Attack. The Shinx quickly retaliated.
Electricity crackled on its teeth and it lunged forwards, chomping down on Twilight's arm. "Use Counter," Twilight's other paw quickly smacked the Shinx away, dealing double the amount of damage he received.
"Shinx!" the little lion Pokemon growled angrily, struggling to stand back up. It then used Thundershock.
"Dodge it!" Kumori ordered. Twilight was agile on his feet and easily avoided the bolts of lightning that hit the ground, causing bits of rock and dirt to fly up into the air. "Good, now use Quick Attack and when you get close, use Force Palm!" The Riolu seemed to disappear. He charged towards the Shinx, leaving a trail of silver light after him.
He hit the Shinx and then turned around, smacking it with Force Palm. "RI!" he cried out in triumph.
"Go, Pokeball!" the red capsule bounced off the head of the Shinx, enveloping it in a red light. The Pokeball fell to the ground and began to rock. Ding…ding…ding…It seemed to go on forever. Kumori was biting her lip so hard, she could taste blood.
Ding…ding…
Hurry up!
Dong! "YES!" the newbie trainer shouted in frenzied happiness. She picked up the Pokeball and held it up in the air, giving the victory sign to her Pokemon. "We caught Shinx!"
"Ri, Riolu!" Twilight jumped onto Kumori's shoulder.
She hugged the Pokeball to her chest and laughed in relief. She hadn't realized she would enjoy battle that much. She had often watched her mother battle to keep the Pokemon on the farm in shape but had only once joined in.
"I'm going to call you Thunder," she whispered to the Pokeball before shrinking it and clipping it to her belt. But she couldn't resist. "C'mon out," in a flash of silver light, the Shinx was out once more, now eager to please.
"Ri, Riolu, Ri, Ri," Twilight grinned.
"Shi, Shinx," Thunder replied.
She proceeded back to the main road and her two Pokemon followed. Then, she noticed a figure strangely familiar. "Aw, crap…" she groaned. Arashi was leaning against a tree not far up ahead. With him was his Shinx and a Starly.
Kumori looked around. Unless she wanted to cut through the field that was full of wild Pokemon, she'd have to go past Arashi. At least, she wouldn't be killed going past him. She walked towards the tree and then returned Thunder. She had already attempted to return Twilight but he wouldn't go. Arashi looked up from where he was watching his two Pokemon play and then his impish face broke into a grin.
"Yo, Kumori," he called.
"What?" she growled back.
"I didn't expect to see you here," he strode towards her. Twilight snarled. Kumori fingered the Pokeball that contained Thunder. "Right, you haven't met my two Pokemon. Bolt, Tornado, meet Kumori. Oh, so you did get the Riolu. What did you name him?"
"First, let me introduce you to a friend of mine. It's called, Get Your Face Out of My Sight or I'm Going to Punch Your Face In."
"Ohh…ice woman…" he sneered. Kumori balled her hand up into a fist and swung it around.
"Now, Twilight!" she called. Twilight jumped up and used Force Palm, slapping him right across the cheek. "Go, Thunder! Use Thunder Fang!" The Shinx lunged forwards, electricity crackling around his teeth and flowing out of his jaws.
"Stop! Stop!" Arashi screeched, seeing he was about to get bitten by a strong and angry Shinx.
But it was too late. Tornado had already shot forwards and used Tackle, knocking the Shinx away from his trainer. Thunder had twisted his head and chomped down on Tornado's wing. The Starly's cry of fury echoed.
Twilight had jumped forwards and the Riolu and Bolt were in a face-off. "Twilight, use Quick Attack and then Force Palm. Thunder, use Thundershock and then Discharge." Kumori rattled off orders.
"Tornado, use Wing Attack. Bolt, use Thundershock. Let's move it guys!"
The two of them were so caught up in the battle that they didn't notice a third trainer. His ebony eyes sparkled with amusement and he wore a black and blue cap placed backwards over his head. His lips twitched into a small smile. Next to him was a Furret, its tail flicking from side to side. Finally, he called out, "That was a good move, Riolu." For Twilight had just used Quick Attack to get close and then turn around and smack Bolt with Force Palm. The two trainers started in surprise. Kumori was taken aback by the handsome stranger. He had pale skin and shoulder-length amber colored hair. He had calm and confident air about him and his Furret was the same. "Name's Kyou," he shook hands with the two strangers.
"Kumori…"
"Arashi."
"Can I just examine your Shinx?" he directed the question at Kumori.
"S-sure…" she stammered.
Kyou knelt down and stroked the Shinx. A soft purring sound came from the little lion. "Did you just catch him?" he asked. Kumori nodded. "Wow, you have a way with Pokemon. This little guy seems to like you already. It could almost be as if he were with you for two months instead of just two hours."
"You must really know a lot about Electric types to be able to tell that much." Arashi said in awe.
"Oh, and your Shinx doesn't really seem to like you that much. It would most likely be accurate to say that you only had the Shinx for a day." Kyou grinned and the grin reminded Kumori of Arashi's impish smile.
"B-b-b-but—" Arashi sputtered in fury.
"And yes, I grew up with Electric types. It's not like I have a choice, since my brother is Volkner."
"Your brother is the gym leader of Sunnyshore City?" Kumori whistled in amazement. "Can I see your Pokemon?"
"Sure. C'mon out everybody!"
In a flash of silver light, a Staravia, a Luxio and a Growlithe appeared next to the Furret. "And I half-expected your whole team to be made up of Electric types," Kumori laughed. Kyou smiled good-naturedly. "Anyway, this is my team. Twilight is the Riolu and Thunder is the Shinx."
"Cool, the Furret is Star, the Staravia is Hurricane, the Luxio is named Storm and the Growlithe is called Streak." The two of them ignored Arashi, who stalked off, nursing his injured dignity. They walked as they talked and the two of them reached Sandgem Town before nightfall. They stayed at the Pokemon Center for the night.
Day 2
Nothing much happened on this day. They just set off from Sandgem Town and Kumori caught herself a Starly, naming her Whirlwind.
Day 3
They reached Jubilife City. Kyou got a blue Poketch.
Day 4
Set off for Oreburgh City. Both Kumori and Kyou are looking forward to their first gym badge.
Day 5
Whirlwind evolved from Starly to Staravia. The pair reached the cave separating Jubilife and Oreburgh.
Day 6
They reached the outskirts of Oreburgh City.
Day 7
Nothing much happened this day. Really. All they did was train. Twilight learned Reversal. Kumori found a TM for Aerial Ace and taught it to Whirlwind.
Day 8
They get ready for their battle with Roark. Kyou challenges him first.
"Alright, Geodude, let's go!" the gym leader called out. The Rock type Pokemon appeared in a flash of white light.
"Star, you're up." Kyou told the Furret by his side. The Pokemon snaked forwards and balanced easily on one of the many stones.
"Furret!" she cried out.
"I'll be nice and let you have the first move," Roark grinned.
"Fine by me," Kyou smirked. "Star, use Agility then Double Team," he rapped out orders. Kumori stood on the sidelines, gazing in amazement.
Kyou handled his Pokemon with deft concentration and skill. Her breath was taken away as she watched him confidently order his Pokemon to victory. Star seemed to disappear when she used Agility, flashing in between the rocks, confusing the Geodude. When she was near enough, she used Double Team.
"Rock Slide!" the now scowling gym leader shouted.
"Quickly, Star, Iron Tail!" the illusion disappeared and the Furret darted forwards and cracked a glowing, silver tail over the Geodude's head. "Now, finish it with Quick Attack!"
The battle with the Geodude was over with that. The next Pokemon he sent out was Cranidos. "You better be ready," Roark grinned, his glasses flashing in the light.
"Streak, you're up." Kyou threw the Pokeball high into the air. In a flash of red light, the fire Pokemon appeared, snarling.
"Surely you must know that Fire types are weak against Rock?" Roark laughed. "Cranidos, Zen Headbutt, let's go!"
"Quick, Streak, dodge is and then use Ember."
The Growlithe jumped high into the air, twisting around and shooting a barrage of flames at the Cranidos. The dinosaur shook it off. "Zen Headbutt, once more!" Roark called out.
"Iron Tail!" the challenger returned.
Streak and Cranidos met in mid-air, creating a huge explosion. Kumori held her breath, waiting to see which one had survived the impact…
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