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Chapter 4: Reunions

"Who knew that wars could be so boring?" Aiden said as he left the Social Studies room.

"You're telling us," Jed said, "we've been in that class for like a hundred odd days."

"Well at least you are used to it."

"Its like getting used to being dropped off a building."

Aiden fell silent as he knew he was beaten. His wit was worn out from his fight with Tom.

"That reminds me," He thought to himself, "I still have to read that note he gave me."

They entered the next class and found a collection of empty desks. Aiden stayed attentive during class but still found his mind wandering.

"Well, I guess I will use this knowledge eventually but I just want to get to my last hour."

The teacher gave them time to talk at the end of the hour.

"So how does the whole getting the Pokemon thing work anyways?" Aiden asked.

"It's a lot like driving exams." Katie explained, "You have to take a final test to see if you get your permit."

"And if you fail?"

"Then you have to try again when you feel ready."

"Hmm…well I hope I can pass even though I have never even known there were classes for this."

"What do people do out where you used to live?"

"You just kind off developed a bond with Pokemon out there considering almost all your time is spent outdoors."

"And then you could just keep them forever?"

"Yea, it was a lot simpler than here."

"So did you have a Pokemon out there?" Jed asked as he entered the conversation.

"Yea, it was a Sandshrew I met one day…I wonder how he is."

"That has to be rough…being separated and all." Katie said.

"Yea, I wonder if I'll ever see him again."

"There is a good chance." Jed said. "There is a team of volunteers that go out and bring Pokemon back for starters. They search out pretty far, sometimes all the way across the world."

"I can only hope."

The bell rang with perfect timing as the trio headed up to the battle room. When they reached it the teacher walked up to them. It was Ms. Clark.

"Glad to see you again Aiden." She said with a smile. "I'm sorry I was so rude earlier but it was very early in the morning."

"Are you the teacher for this class?" Aiden asked.

"Yes and I suppose that you want to attempt the test today."

"Yea, you wouldn't happen to have any Sandshrew from around Dunesburg would you?"

"Hmm. I don't know the specifics but I do remember a rather odd one with bit of black on his tail, does that help?"

Aiden's eyes lit up with excitement and he replied,

"Yes, I knew that Sandshrew from my old home. Please tell me he hasn't been picked yet."

"Let me check…" She checked the chart she was holding." Well, it doesn't seem so but I would hurry up and find it if I were you."

"And how do I do that?" Aiden asked as he looked around for Pokemon."

"Katie and Jed will know what to do. Now if you will excuse me I must help others as well."

"Ok so let's find my Sandshrew!" Aiden said with excitement.

"Well I think Sandshrew is a ground type so…" Katie said as she looked around.

"So…" Aiden said somewhat frustrated.

"So he should be in the room with the ground symbol over the door."

"And because I have no idea what that is I'm going to guess that it may be the one with the dirt looking thing over it."

"That would be it; you'll find him there, now we have our Pokemon to find."

Aiden barely heard her last word as he rushed towards the room. He flung the door open and looked around for his old friend.

"Sandshrew!" He yelled as he looked for his friend.

He then noticed a small Pokemon pop out of a hole in the ground and come running towards him. It leapt into the arms of his friend who struggled to adjust to the extra 30 lbs in his arms. He walked out to find Ms. Clark and mentally prepared for the test.

A/N: I have to say that is the fastest I have typed a chapter (1 and a half hours) especially because it is frikkin freezing in Illinios right now and I can't fell my fingers. I have to thank everyone involved, this including people from school that pushed me to get this chapter done and those online that point me in the right direction, if you keep on reading I'll keep on writing.