Of course it happens to me!

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Chapter 5

We were all eating dinner in silence. I occasionally looked to see E and V's faces. I even looked at Reggie's face once or twice. But not Paul's face. Oh no, I was not in the mood to look at him. I guess it's kind of obvious why though. I mean he yelled at me when I said I was sorry for an accident. I didn't mean to flip him over. I wasn't very hungry but was forcing some food to go down my throat. About half way through I couldn't stuff myself anymore. I put my fork in my plate with a small clang and placed my napkin, which was in my lap, on the table next to it. Then I slid my chair back with a small squeak.

"If you'll excuse me," I said politely.

"Wher ar yo goin' Sam?" Vivian asked between mouthfuls of food.

"Swallow before speaking. I can't understand you with food in your mouth," I told her.

She did what she was told and asked again, "Where are you going Sam?"

"Outside," I replied simply.

I kept walking until I was out the door. I walked into the backyard and sat under a large oak tree. I began to stroke my hair as I did before I helped Reggie get dinner ready. After a few moments I saw my Pokémon come out of the house. They came right up to me and sat with me. Mightyena sat to my right so close I could feel her fur rub against my bare arms. Gardevoir sat to my left like a human would. Pidgeot flew into the lowest branch of the oak tree. Mudkip bounced into my lap, where I pet him softly. I sighed deeply. I thought of everything that's happened so far. So far, things haven't been good.

"You're troubled. Why?" a voice asked me.

"Well, my family's now dead except for my younger sisters, I lost pretty much all of my Pokémon friends, and I yelled at one of my new friends," I replied aloud.

If people saw me talking, they would think I was crazy. I'm not but everyone would think that.

"There, there. Things will get better," it said.

I realized it was the oak tree behind me. Did I forget to mention I hear and speak to plants? I did? Whoops! My Bad!

I turned to the oak behind me and questioned, "How?"

"You are special. Did you know this?"

"No."

"Well you are. Not many mortals can speak and listen with the plants as you can."

"So… it's just one thing."

"It isn't just one thing. There are several abilities locked away inside you. You just haven't discovered them yet."

"But how can I discover them? Is there a way?"

"You must speak with the elders."

"Elders?"

"Yes. The elders are any part of nature that have been around long enough to wait for you. And there are several."

"Waiting? For me? Are you sure I'm the one you're talking about?"

"Quite sure Samantha. In fact, one of the elders who are waiting for you lives in this yard."

"Really? Which one?"

"The elm tree over there has been waiting for you to come. She has waited over 3,000 years for you."

"3,000 years? Wow! What will she teach me?"

"I don't know. She wouldn't tell me that."

"Oh well, guess I'll just have to find out then. Thank you for your help setting me on the right path."

"No problem. Someone had to do it eventually."

I chuckled lightly at this and stood up. I pat the oak's trunk before walking over to the elm tree. When I was just about to speak with her, I felt several presences behind me. I turned my head lightly to see my sisters, Reggie and, surprisingly, Paul standing behind me. I turned back to the thin tree with little notice that they were there. I sat down on the grass and looked up at the elm.

"Miss elm?" I called.

"Yes?" a raspy voice called back.

"My name is Samantha and I heard you were looking for me," I told the she-tree.

"OH! SAMANTHA! AT LAST YOU CAME!" she screamed.

"Yes, I heard you could help me unlock one of my many abilities."

"That's what I'm here for Sam. I will be teaching you how to speak with the Pokémon."

"With the Pokémon?"

"Yes, now listen child. Are you sitting down?"

"Yes."

"Good. Now I want you to close your eyes."

I did what I was told and shut my eyes so I saw nothing but darkness.

"Okay. They're closed."

"Excellent. Now I want you to focus on you Pokémon friends. Focus on them hard. You must focus so much you can feel their heart beat in rhythm with your heart."

I took several minutes to focus on them. After about three minutes I felt four different heartbeats corresponding with my own.

"I… I feel it."

"Marvelous! You're almost done. Now keep some of your focus on their heartbeats. Use the rest to focus on Pokémon speech."

I did as I was told but I started to get a headache. I cried out slightly from pain.

"Don't worry child, it will be over soon. I'll be here when you wake up."

"Wh-when I wake up?"

I didn't hear her reply though for I black out not a minute later.

My head swam as I tried to regain my consciousness. There were voices but they sounded as though they were far away.

"Sam? You okay?" a deep feminine voice asked.

I didn't know whose voice this was. It wasn't any of my sisters and it was too feminine to be Paul or Reggie's.

"Mistress? Can you hear us?" a second asked.

Again, not my sisters. I moaned slightly at the pain my head was feeling.

"Look E! She's waking up!" Vivian's voice sounded in my darkness.

Hooray! Someone I know.

"Time to wake up child."

The elm tree! I opened my eyes slightly to see everyone, even Paul, standing over me with concerned looks. I carefully sat up and looked around. I couldn't find the source of those first two voices. Reggie must have noticed me looking around because his face fell from worry to fear.

"What are you looking for Sam?" he asked.

"Where are they?" I asked to anyone who would care.

That left Paul out. V's face turned to confusion.

"Who?" she asked.

"The female voices that's who," I told them.

"There's nobody else here," E said.

"I not deaf. I heard two female voices because one called me by my real name but the other called me mistress," I explained.

"Maybe we should get you inside," Reggie suggested.

They were about to help me up when I remembered what I was doing before.

"Wait!" I called to them.

They stopped in their tracks and waited. I turned to my Pokémon which were looking at me curiously.

"Mightyena. Come here," I said calmly.

My Mightyena walked over to me and sat beside me. I took my hand and placed it on her head, beginning to pet her.

"What happened when I passed out Mightyena?" I asked her.

The others looked at me strangely for asking a Pokémon. But I felt like I knew what I was doing. I did this for a reason.

"Well, you fell to the ground and we all came rushing over," she replied before adding, "you've only been out for about two minutes. It's about 7:02 now,"

I smiled to myself. In fact, I just about screamed in happiness. Instead, I threw my arms into the air.

"YES!" I cried.

"She gone delirious!" I heard E shout.

I turned to all of them quickly.

"I did it!" I told them.

"Did what?" Reggie asked.

"I did what the elm tree told me to and now I can speak to Pokémon," I explained.

V and E looked so happy for me. Reggie and Paul looked confused however. V and E ignored them and ran over, pulling me into a bone crushing hug.

"We're so happy for you sis!" V began.

"Yeah! Who knew you could do this?" E said.

"Not me! I just listened to the oak tree, who told me to go to the elm tree," I said gesturing to the two trees I spoke to.

"And she taught you?" E asked.

"Yes," I replied simply.

"Child," I heard the elm say.

"One sec guys," I told them, "Yes?"

"This is just one of your many powers. You must go on a journey to find the other elders. They will not be as easy to find as I was."

"Do you have any idea where I could start looking?"

"There is a set of woods near Hearthome city. Why not try starting there? I'm sure you could find another tree that could help you find an elder."

"Thank you."

"Anytime. You are the chosen one after all."

"I am?"

"Of course. Now you better get ready. You must leave tomorrow."

"I will. Thanks again."

"You're welcome."

I jumped up from my spot and turned to my family and friends, furry and human.

"Guys, meeting inside. Now!" I told them.

We all raced inside so I could discuss my plan with them.

I have no idea if I spelt Hearthome right. Sorry if I didn't.

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