I feel I should warn you. I'm not going to be following every plot point really closely. I'm just kind of coasting by until Toby meets Leah. That is when the real story begins. Hope you enjoy!
"Shi. Inx, Inx. Shinx. Shinx." I grumbled as I swatted at what ever was making that noise. The second my hand touched something soft and furry, a sharp electric shock zapped up my arm and through my whole body.
"WAAHHH!" I shouted, jumping up from my sleeping bag before falling flat on my face from the sleeping bag which wrapped around my legs.
"Turtwig?" I heard the drowsy Pokemon call as it lifted its head from the pile of leaves. I looked around as well, feeling wide awake and ready to fight. I was met with a pair of large brown eyes staring up at me.
"Shinx?" the Pokemon asked, tilting it's blue furry head. Slowly, trying not to make any sudden movements, I bent down and fished my Pokedex out of my jeans pocket. I flipped it open and held it up, letting it scan the Pokemon.
"Shinx; the flash type Pokemon. All of its fur dazzles if danger is sensed. It flees while the foe is momentarily blinded." the Pokedex informed in its robotic voice.
"Cool." I said. The Shinx didn't look threatened. "Hey little guy." I said, bending down and stretching out my hand. Just as I was about to touch it, a green blur crashed into it, sending it flying. "Turtwig no!" I shouted. Turtwig didn't listen. It didn't matter anyway. As soon as he advanced on the poor little Shinx again, it turned tail and ran, disappearing into the trees.
"Wouldn't have mattered anyway." I grumbled as Turtwig trotted proudly back over to me. "You just love to make me suffer don't you?" I asked it, only to be replied with a smirk before it opened its own Poke-ball and got inside. I got the message, packing up my stuff and quickly heading off.
It didn't take very long for me to run into another trainer who wanted to battle. He strode up to me when he spotted me, taking me by surprise. He wore a blue vest, red shorts and a dark blue cap.
"Hey, my names Tyler. Do you want to battle?" I smirked as I nodded.
"Sure. One against one?" I asked and he nodded. "Turtwig go!" I commanded, releasing him from his Poke-ball. Turtwig glared at me. "Turtwig could you please not hate me long enough to win this battle?" I asked. It tossed its head but turned to Tyler.
"Nice Pokemon. Not very obedient?" he asked. I glared at him. "Go Abra!" he shouted, releasing his Pokemon. I raised my eyebrow at the squinty Pokemon. From what I knew, all this Pokemon could use was flash. I got my Pokedex out just to check.
"Abra the Psi Pokemon. It sleeps for 18 hours a day. Even when awake, it teleports itself while remaining seated."
"That's your Pokemon?" I laughed. Tyler only smirked at me. "Turtwig use tackle." I commanded.
"Abra block then counter with hidden power!" Tyler shouted. My confidence was snuffed out faster then a wet fire. Turtwig's charge was blocked and he was sent flying by the orbs of green power. It wasn't very strong, but strong enough to knock him off his feet.
"Turtwig!" I shouted. Thankfully he got up, shaking his head. I sighed, glad he wasn't going down without a fight. "Ok Turtwig, use tackle again but this time watch out for that hidden power!" I called.
Again Turtwig charged, this time going around the green orbs and smashing all his weight into Abra, who was knocked about a meter into the air before crashing into the ground. "Great job Turtwig! Do it again before it has a chance to get up!" I shouted, knowing the Abra wasn't done yet. Turtwig nodded before rocketing at the Abra, who managed to get up in time to get a glimpse of Turtwig's head before it crashed into him.
This time, when the dust around the Abra cleared, it did not get back up. "Abra return." Tyler called, the red light engulfing his Pokemon before it disappeared. He looked up at me as I bent down to pat Turtwig on his head. He shied away from my hand, nodding his head at his Poke-ball. I sighed as I recalled him.
"Nice fight…" Tyler tried but stopped when he realised I hadn't told him my name.
"Toby." I finished for him. He nodded and walked off in the direction of Sandgem, probably to heal his Pokemon. I shrugged and carried on, glad I had won my first real battle.
Within the hour I was walking down the streets of Jubelife city. It was huge! There were buildings everywhere, all taller then any of the houses in Twinleaf town and even Sandgem. I kept staring up at them, not watching where I was going…until I walked into someone.
"Sorry. I wasn't watching where I was going." I said, helping steady the man I walked into.
"Oh that's quite alright son." he said, looking up at me. He seemed to be sizing me up for something. "You seem like quite a in the now person, don't you?" he asked. I nodded, not sure what made me stand out.
"Thanks?" I said, it coming out as more of a question. The man smiled at me.
"No problem son. I think a modern trainer like you should be up to date with everything you need to have a prosperous journey. Do you have a Pokedex?" I nodded, "A phone?" he asked but I figured he already knew the answers. I nodded anyway. "How about a Poketech?" he asked. He had me there, I didn't even know what that was. I shook my head.
The man smiled. "Well then you're in luck. I just so happen to have a spare one here that you can have. All you have to do is answer three simple questions."
"What is a Poketech?" I asked, wanting to know what it was before I got one.
"A Poketech is a small device, as easy to use as a phone, that can hold all kinds of useful apps. It can tell the time. Play music. Count your steps." so can apps on my phone. But if it was free, why not.
"Ok, I'll play." I agreed and the man's face brightened.
"Question one: Does a Pokemon grow from its experiences in battle?" I nodded, that much was obvious.
"Correct! Question two: just like there are Pokemon Types, do the moves of Pokemon have types?" I nodded again, this was too easy, no wonder this thing was free. "Correct again! Ok last question: Can a Pokemon hold an item?" I hesitated. The others had been yes answers, so I nodded again, hoping for the best. "Ding ding! We have ourselves a winner!" the man shouted excitedly. I jumped slightly before excepting the little black wrist watch he handed me. Well it was more handy then a phone, at least I couldn't drop it.
"Thanks!" I said excitedly. He smiled at me before walking off.
"Spread the word!" he shouted over his shoulder. "POKETECH! Take the Poketech quiz!" I smiled, fiddling with my watch as I headed for the Pokemon centre. I walked through the sliding doors to see a woman wearing a uniform behind the counter. I walked up to her and handed her Turtwig's Poke-ball.
"Would you like me to express heal him since it's just the one?" she asked. I thought about that. I had only battled with Turtwig once and he had barely taken any damage, so I nodded. The nurse smiled before placing the ball in a slot it a machine near her. The ball glowed for a few seconds before she took it out and handed it to me.
"That was quick." I commented. She smiled back.
"That's why it's called express healing." she said in a nice voice. "If you are looking for the next gym, then I suggest heading west. There should be a gym on the other side of the mountain." I smiled at her, paid for the service and left, set on getting to the next town quickly.
Jubelife was soon behind me as I walked briskly down the path, my bag restocked with food and water for me and Turtwig. Just as I was going into my third hour of walking, a voice stopped me.
"Hey! Toby! Tell me you got a little tougher!" Barry shouted as he ran up to me. I smiled at my eccentric friend.
"Hey Barry. I think so. How about you?" I asked. He smirked.
"Me? Do you even need to ask? Of course I got tougher! Come on! Lets battle and find out who's better!" he said, his hand going to his pocket and bringing out Chimchar's Poke-ball. I didn't think this was a good idea, knowing Barry could be quite competitive. I sighed when I realised there would be no way round this and unclipped Turtwig from my belt.
"Turtwig! I choose you!" I shouted as I through the ball. Barry smirked as he released a Starly. He's already caught another Pokemon? "Turtwig! Use tackle!" with one hit the Starly fainted. Obviously he had only just caught it.
"Starly return!" Barry called, before grabbing Chimchar's Poke-ball.
"Chimchar!" I shouted, banging its little fists against its chest. Turtwig just snorted, dragging its feet across the ground in anticipation.
"Turtwig tackle!" it was all I had.
"Chimchar use scratch!" Barry shouted. I smirked. While Turtwig's tackle would do heavy damage, considering his weight and speed, Chimchar's scratch attack barely made any impact on his hard shell.
"Turtwig! One more tackle should do it!" I ordered. Turtwig complied. A screech from Chimchar was the last sound it made before the little Pokemon was knocked unconscious.
"Chimchar!" Barry cried worriedly, scooping him up in his arms. "I can't believe I lost." he mumbled to himself before looking up at me. "Well that's the last time I'm ever goanna lose." he said determinedly. At least he didn't hate me. "The first thing I gotta do is take on the Oreburgh gym! See ya Toby!" he said before rushing off. I blinked, just letting everything he said settle in. at least I knew what the town was called now.
I looked up at the sky, seeing that it was already pink as the day drew to a close. I looked down at Turtwig to see him yawning.
"Wanna call it day?" I asked. He nodded before trotting over to the closest tree and settling down under it. I set up my sleeping bag on the other side, away from the eyes of travellers. Quickly catching the last few minutes of light, I grabbed my journal and opened it.
Pokemon journey day two: 7th July.
I won my first battle against another trainer today! Then another one after that! I'm already on my way, even if Turtwig still refuses to acknowledge me. I don't mind so much, as long as he obeys me in battle.
I hope he lets me catch other Pokemon. He didn't seem to like that Shinx that came up to me this morning. Oh well, if I only have him, at least he'll be really strong. No matter what though, even if he doesn't like it, I'm definitely going to catch me a Pikachu.
Tomorrow I'm going up against my first gym. I hope it goes well. I'm told you should always have a strategy when fighting a gym leader. Considering I don't know anything about this guy, I guess my strategy is hit him har and fast and hope he goes down.
I'll tell you how it goes in the morning.
Tell me what you think!