Carter's Perspective

Soon after Ivy had returned we decided to head back to P.K. city.

On the way the five of us heard rustling in the grass.

We also noticed the anklet on her and tried to pry it off, but we couldn't do it.

It didn't look like it was going off or anything weird, so we left it alone. Just then a rustling was heard.

"It sounds like there's a Pokemon." I pointed to the thicket.

"Should we check it out?" Link asked, looking excited for another encounter.

"Sure, I guess so." Ivy said

"Well, it's probably just a Pidgey." I said looking bored, but I was wrong, it was a fight between two wild pokemon, a Kirlia and a Growlithe.

"Hey that one looks kinda like Gallade!" Zelda said.

"Those are Growlithe and Kirlia, both are wild, I think.

"As soon as the words let my mouth, the kid's eyes lit up.

"Awright, Now's my chance!" Link exclaimed, he threw a pokeball expertly and sure enough it hit the Kirlia.

After a few shakes and a click, the Kirlia was his!

"Nice job Link!" Zelda cheered.

"Heh heh, it was nothing..." I think I saw Link blush, but I can't be sure...

Even though I had barely known Link for a few hours, I could already tell he had fighting spirit and plenty of courage.

He had potential alright, and I couldn't wait to challenge him once he was used to being a trainer!

"Now for Growlithe!" Link exclaimed. The injured fire type then growled, ready for combat!

"Go Kirlia!" Link said.

However, our little green companion was unaware that Ivy had already pokeballed the fire type in question.

"Whaat?"

"Well, I should have warned you, she's fast like that. I've been cheated out of more than one legendary that way." I told Link as I gave Ivy a glare, but she just winked playfully.

"Well excuuse me for being better at catching pokemon!" She said, tossing up the pokeball that held Growlithe and catching it.

"That's fine, since I'm the better trainer!" I said.

Ivy and I had battled a bunch of times, and usually we had tied somehow, but on our very last battle, I won with my Umbreon, Blues.

Ivy took the loss well, but whenever she tried to say that she was a better trainer than me I reminded her who came out on top.

"You think so?" She said challengingly.

I smiled, time for me to get another win!

"I know it, but your welcome to challenge me!" I said, holding out Flame's pokeball.

Just as we were about to go, Zelda stepped in.

"Sorry you two, but those team Dorket people are still after us, we can't battle right now."

Neri nodded to emphasize the princess' statement

"Yeah, your right... Let's postpone for now, okay Ivy?" I said.

I gotta admit Zelda's pretty smart for an 11-13 year old, or maybe she's wise.

Anyway Ivy just smirked.

"Until the Dorkets are finished." She said.

Eventually we were back in town and all was good, the only flaw was...

"When are we gonna eat?" Link asked.

His grumbling stomach had been going on for the past ten minutes.

"Soon, okay? If this town is remotely like the original, I know a place that serves some good food!"

That's when we heard a scream.

We all turned and saw a little girl being harassed by a Rocket Grunt.

"C'mon ya brat! Ya better hand over your pokemon now unless you wanna get roughed up!"

I noticed the girl was starting to cry. "No, my Dad gave me these pokemon! I'm not gonna!"

The grunt then lifted her up by the arm, I don't quite remember how, but before I got a chance to move, Link's Kirlia had already used Psychic on the grunt.

"Graah!" The grunt yelped, as he was telekinetically thrown into a wall.

Link looked at him with sheer anger in his eyes.

All of us were surprised.

Who knew the brave, semi-goofy kid that we just met could be so serious.

"If you want to live, you'll leave now!" He said.

His gaze fell on Kirlia, who nodded and thew the man once again.

He fell on his back and scrambled to his feet, before dashing away.

Link and his Kirlia looked at one another. His fierceness had faded, and he gave his Pokemon an encouraging smile.

I gotta admit, even I was scared of him for awhile there.

We all approached the girl and got a better look at her.

Her hair was auburn red, her eyes were blue and she wore a tan shirt and shorts.

Link seemed to be surprised when he saw her.

"Malon?" He exclaimed.

Ivy's Perspective

I noticed that when Link looked at this girl he looked like he was facing an old friend, the expression was unmistakable but I could tell that this girl was confused.

It seemed like she vaguely remembered Link, like he was a playmate from when they were infants and she hadn't seen him since.

I looked at Zelda and she looked a little jealous, then again I could be wrong.

"Sorry but I think you got my name wrong, I'm Mallie." she explained, focusing mainly on Link. "You are?"

"Link," he began before looking at us. "And these are my friends, Zelda, Ivy and Carter."

Mallie then nodded to each of us in turn, and then I noticed the two Pokeballs on her belt.

"Are you a Pokemon Trainer?" Carter asked, noticing the Pokeballs too.

Mallie nodded. "I just started a couple months ago, my Dad gave me some pokemon from our ranch."

"A ranch?" I asked. "Does that mean that your Dad's a Pokemon Breeder?"

She nodded. "Yeah, I guess you could say that, but he does more sleeping than breeding."

I laughed, this girl was funny, not to mention generous.

After her comment, she took out a Friend ball and called out the pokemon within.

When she did, a shiny, or special colored, Ponyta came out.

She was female and where the fur would've been a creamy white, it was actually chestnut brown, and her flaming mane was surprisingly white.

After she was called out, the Ponyta whinnied, and ran next to her trainer, it looke really sweet.

Apparently the two of them were real friends, I could see it in their eyes.

"This is Epona, she's my closest friend in the whole world." Mallie said, "She's real shy around others though, so be careful o-"

While Mallie was still talking, Epona started to walk off from her, which confused her and made her stop talking.

Pokemon do that sometimes, but not when their well trained or close to their trainers.

Obviously Epona was both, so I was surprised too.

Epona was approaching Link.

She whinnied happily and rubbed her head against him, like she knew him too.

What was with these two and Link?

"Epona, it's you...?" Link asked more than said.

Thanks to my handy ability, I was able to understand what she said.

"You...I feel like I know you...like your my friend." she said, confused but emotional.

"There's only one way to tell...with your song." Link muttered as we watched him.

He then pulled out an Ocarina and began to play.

Both Mallie and Epona looked at Link, now even more bewildered, and yet, they were even more reassured.

"You played Epona's Song, the one my mom made up." Mallie said, with Epona by her side.

"This means that he is someone we really know, a true friend." Epona said to her trainer.

Mallie seemed to understand.

"Hey Link?" Mallie asked to him.

"Yeah Malo- I mean Mallie?"

"Do you and your friends have someplace to go?"

Link looked at me. "Do we?"

I nevr really liked sticking around Pewter city in the first place, but now that it was part of Kakario village, I was even more lost.

I looked at Carter.

"Do we?" I asked, half joking.

"Actually we...Don't." Carter explained, shrugging. "I know, er knew, where to get food, challenge Gym Leaders, and see fossils, but not where a hotel was."

"Well, why don't you all stay with me?" Mallie offered, getting on Epona's back.

"We have four spare rooms at our place, and they're always open for friends."

Link was about to talk again when Zelda cut across him...Was it an accident?

"Well thanks Mallie, we really appreciate it." Zelda said sincerely, when Neri came to her side.

"Yeah! Thanks!" Neri added.

She's gotten really close to Zelda lately, but not Carter or Link.

I wonder if she only hangs out with other girls.

Mallie looked less than happy when they spoke though, but she didn't look like she was angry. "Any time." she said smiling.

So we walked on the way to Mallie's ranch. It was too bad I didn't have Gruffen, my old Giratina with me. He loved walking, believe it or not.

He and Carter used to always get into it.

They argue with one another for almost any reason, but I could tell they were really friends.

Sorta like that old show with the Pikachu and Delcatty, 'Sam and Perry'.

I used to think it was because of the way Carter kept the legendaries that he caught.

But I'm off topic. Anyways, we finally made it to the ranch.

There all sorts of Pokemon, including Mareep, Torchick, Taurus, Rapidash, Ponyta, and Milktank.

A tall guy with a moustache wearing white overalls and a green shrit walked up to us, he carried a bucket in one hand and a pitchfork in the other. He had a very mean expression on his face.

"Miss Mallie your back from your errands from the city all aready?" he asked.

She nodded "Yup. Mr. Ingor, these are my friends: Carter Ivy Zelda, and Link!"

Mr. Ingor grunted and muttered. "Hmph...Just what this ranch needs, more kids..."

Before we could say anything Epona whinnied and nudged me with her snout. I turned to look at her.

"Your a special human aren't you?"

I was silent, causing Carter to look at me. "Ivy what's the matter?"

"Nothing." I said, petting Epona.

"Yes. I am. I can understand you. Are you an old friend of Link's?" I asked getting looks from everyone including Mallie.

"Ivy, can you understand Pokemon?" Zelda asked.

I nodded and picked up Neri who purred. "Yes, I can understand Pokemon. It's an ability that runs in my family..." I said.

"That is a very precious gift, but yes I am, or at least the 'other' of one." Epona said. "I feel like I know him, but faintly."

Mallie only looked at me, like she was amazed. "Wow, I definately need to tell my dad about ths! Mr. Ingor, where's my dad?" Mallie asked.

"Tallos is napping...again." he said, turning around. "You'll find him in the barn, sleeping."

"Alright thanks!" Mallie said, before looking at Link. "Follow me you guys!"

And so we followed her.