Pokemon: New Generations
Axon, Christy, and David, have done a lot of traveling since Cerulean City. After getting their second badges, they're all in high spirits, especially David. Axon and Christy struggle to keep up with him as he runs far ahead the gang.
"Hey, David!" Axon called out. "Would you mind telling us what the hurry is?"
"Yea," Christy said, "What are you doing, running a marathon? You've been running ahead of us all day. Whats the deal?"
"I wish I could explain," David said, "But it's a surprise. Come on, keep up. We're almost there."
"Almost where," Axon said to Christy as they ran next to each other, "Ever since he came out of the pokemon center, he's been acting weird. What could he be so excited about."
"Who knows," Christy shrugged, "All I know is he'd better have a good reason for making us run like this. My feet are killing me. Lucky for Plusle and Minun, they get to pitch a ride on our shoulders."
"Maii!" Minun cheered.
"Pluh, Pluh" giggled Plulse. David suddenly stopped and smiled. Axon and Christy caught up with him, and fell to their knees, trying to catch their breath.
"We're here!" David announced.
"We're where?" Axon and Christy both asked. David pointed to a small cabin by a river. There were boats tied to a dock. David walked up to the cabin door and knocked. In a few minutes, a short, stubby man, dressed in overalls opened the door. He had balding brown hair, and a mustache to go with it.
"David, you made it!" The man's face lit up, laying eyes on David.
"Hi Dad!" David hugged the man.
"Dad?" Axon and Christy both jumped. David hadn't mentioned anything about meeting his dad.
"Oh, and who do we have here?" David's dad said spotting Axon and Christy in the back round,
"Oh Dad, this is Axon and Christy." David introduced, "Guys, this is my Dad."
"Hello there," The man waved, "You can call me Sylvester."
"Nice to meet you sir." Axon and Christy both said nervously. David giggled a little bit.
"Guys," David continued, "This is my surprise. My Dad's going to let us stay here for the night. Right Dad?"
"Of course, any fiends of yours is a friend of mine," Sylvester smiled, "Come on in and I'll get dinner started."
Axon, David and Christy walked in the cabin. Inside, there was a couch and a Television set. Not far from a stove and kitchen table. Sylvester began to pull out some pots and pans when he spotted Charmander.
"Is this your Charmander David?" Sylvester asked.
"Oh yeah," David said picking up Charmander, "This is the pokemon I got from Professeor oak. Do you like it?"
"Of course I do," Sylvester smiled. He took a quick look at his watch, "Oh my, look at the time. If you don't mind, I have some business to take care of. You can come and watch if you'd like."
"We'd love too." Christy said.
"Splendid! Follow me then." Sylvester lead them out of the cabin. They walked down the river, until they came to the boats they saw. A couple of them looked like they were unfinished. Sylvester pulled out a tool box and began working on one of the boats.
"What are you doing?" Axon asked.
"Remember," David turned to him, "I told you my Dad runs a boat company. He builds boats and then sells them to ferry services."
"That's right," Sylvester nodded, "I was able to meet you guys here because there were some unfinished boats I had to fix out here, so I thought I'd come to my summer cabin and start working on them."
"Well, is there anything we can do to help?" Axon asked willingly.
"As a matter a fact there is," Sylvester stopped his working for minute, "Grab a wrench and start on one of the boats. David will show you how its done. It will go a lot faster if we work together."
So Axon and Christy took two wrenches out of the tool box, and walked over to one of the boats. David got down on his knees and began to show them how to work. Soon, they were all working together to fix the boats up into perfect shape. After about a half hour, Sylvester sat up from his working.
"Well I think dinner is just about ready kids." He smiled, "You've all worked hard so lets go and have something eat."
"Okay!" They all said. So they went back to the cabin. When they got in, Axon, David, and Christy sat around the table, while Plusle, Minun, and Charmander sat in a circle on the floor. Sylvester got out some plates, and served the food. He put out some pokemon food for the pokemon. They all sat happily eating their fill.
"So," Sylvester began to make conversation, "Axon, Christy, where did you say you two were from?"
"We're from Pallet town." Axon said.
"Oh, that's a nice little town," Sylvester smiled, "As a matter a fact. David and I, and his mother lived there for a little while. But, unfortunately we had to move away. For some…business reasons. But, I'm surprised we never saw you. Which part of town?"
"The very edge of it." Christy said, "Right near the forest. It's the huge house, near all the trees. You can't miss it. You'd probably see a bunch of trucks outside of it all the time."
"Hmm," Sylvester itched his head, "I think I know what your talking about. What trucks were they?"
"The trucks were carrying pokemon," Axon said, "For our dads company. The importing/exporting company."
"Importing/exporting?" Sylvester winced at the names. He stopped his eating. "Th-that's impossible."
"Whats impossible?" Christy asked.
"You two," Sylvester hesitated, "You two wouldn't happen to be the children of Paul, would you?"
"Hey, that's right!" Axon smiled, "That's our dad. You know him?"
Sylvester rose from the table, very slow like and walked over to the door. His back was turned to them, and his head was down. Axon and Christy looked at each other confused.
"Uh, is there a problem?" Christy hesitated.
"I want you two out of my cabin now!" Sylvester said firmly, but softly.
"What?" Axon and Christy both jumped.
"Dad, what are you saying?" David asked accusingly.
"David, I want your friends to leave this instant!" Sylvester said, in the same tone, "They are no longer welcome here."
"Why not?" David's eyes grew wide. He had never seen his father act like this, "Whats wrong with you dad? These are my friends."
"Do you have any idea who you've brought into your life?" Sylvester asked.
"No," David stood up from his chair, "Maybe you better inform me, because I have no idea what your talking about."
"These kids are the children of Paul Washington," Sylevester said coldly, "The man who fired me years ago, and forced our family to move away from Pallet town. Do you remember now?"
"You mean, their dad…" David hesitated.
"Is the reason your mother is gone." Sylvester finished his sentence. Axon and Christy both jumped again.
"Woah, woah woah," Axon shook his head, "My dad maybe demanding at sometimes. But, he'd never destroy a family. I think you've got the wrong man."
"How dare you!" Sylvester bolted around, "You have no idea of the troubles he has cost me and my son. Paul Washington is a stubborn, rude, errogant, dictator of a man, and I will not allow his bratty children to stay under the same roof as my son, or myself!"
"Hold on," Christy jumped up, "You can't talk about my dad that way. Or me or my brother. You take that back!"
"Can your father take back what he did?" Sylvester began to get angry.
"David, whats going on?" Axon turned to David.
"Guys…I…" David didn't know what to say. Sylvester swung the door open.
"Get out of here now!" He demanded, pointing out the door. Axon and Christy picked up their bags, grabbed their pokemon, and walked out the door.
"Wait," David shook his head clear and ran to the door, "Don't leave guys! What about the rest of our journey?"
"David, these kids are.." Sylvester was interrupted by David.
"You can't blame them for this," David turned to his father, "They knew nothing about it. It was their father, not them. Please, let them stay."
There was a long moment of silence before Sylvester let out along sigh.
"I'm sorry, no!" Sylvester said firmly.
"But dad.." David tried.
"They can sleep outside the cabin," He reasoned, "But they are not to step foot inside. That's my only offer."
"Fine," David sighed, "I'm sorry guys."
"It's fine," Axon said sadly, "We'll see you in the morning then. Good night."
"Goodbye," David closed the door behind them.
Axon and Christy walked to the side of the cabin, next to the river, and set up their sleeping bags. It was very cold. The only warmth was coming from the cabin, and that was barely any. Plusle and Minun cuddled to next each other to keep warm Christy took a blanket and covered them with it.
"Here guys, don't want you to catch a cold," She smiled lightly. Axon sat, befuddled, deep in thoughts.
"What could've been so bad," He said to himself. Christy looked over and saw the look on his face.
"Don't worry about it Axon," She assured, "Everything will be okay. David knows that we would never do anything to hurt him."
"Yeah," Axon sighed, "But he doesn't feel the same way about dad. What did dad do? You think he…"
"Don't ever think that." Christy said firmly, "Dad would never kill anyone. That's ridiculous. I'm sure this whole thing is just a misunderstanding."
"Well if not that, " Axon continued, "Then what did he mean by 'the reason your mother is gone'? How could dad cause something like that."
"I don't know," Christy shook her head, "but we're not going to figure it out tonight. Lets get some rest. Hopefully David will talk to his dad, and things will be better in the morning."
"I hope so," Axon slipped into his sleeping bag, "Good night."
The two slept uncomfortably and cold all night long. They were awakened the next morning by an enraged Sylvester. But, he was going on about something else this time. What could be wrong? Axon and Christy both sat up to see what all the commotion was about.
"I KNEW IT!" Sylvester screamed at them, "I KNEW I COULDIN'T TRUST YOU KIDS! IT WAS A MISTAKE EVEN TO LET YOU SLEEP OUTSIDE."
"Woah," Christy put her hands up, "What are you talking about? We've been asleep all night. Freezing, if I may add, but how could we cause any trouble while we were asleep?"
"Don't play games with me," Sylvester warned, "You kids stole my boats for your father didn't you?!"
"What?" They both jumped. Axon stepped up, "You need to calm down, why on earth would we do something like that? Why would our dad even need these boats?"
"Don't lie to me!" Sylvester grabbed Axon by the collar, "You know very well why your dad needs my boats. That little innocent kid routine may work on my son, but it won't work on me."
"Mr, Sylvester," Christy wagged her finger, "you put my brother down this instant. We know nothing about your boats, or your relationship with our family."
"Oh right," Sylvester rolled his eyes sarcatically, "Then I guess its just a coincidence that your father called me last week, after three years, out of the blue. Suddenly begging to have me back, and saying he needs my boats."
"What?" Axon itched his head, "Why would he do something like that?"
"You tell me," Sylvester turned back to Axon, "I'm not entirely sure, but I have a pretty good guess that he sent you two here with my son, to steal his boats for his precious little company. I bet he needs my boats to transport more pokemon."
"Our dad would never make us steal!" Christy was beginning to get angry. "You've better stop accusing us of stuff like that."
"Whats going on out here?" David yawned as he walked outside with Charmander, "Whats everyone doing up so early? Dad, did you bother them and wake them up?"
"Goodmorning David," Sylvester nodded to his son, "I'd just like you to know something about your little friends. This morning I came out to finish up my boats, but when I came out they were gone, and these two kids stole them."
"I told you to stop accusing us!" Christy shouted over at Sylvester. "David I promise you its not true."
"Dad, maybe you made a mistake." David suggested. Sylvester began to laugh.
"I thought so in the beginning son," Sylvester shook his head disappointedly, "But heres where I have proof. My boats were tied to dock with a lock. Last night I know I heard someone sneaking around inside the cabin, but I went back to sleep anyway. So this morning when I looked, the keys to the lock were missing, and where else should I find them, but laying next to little Axon's pillow."
"WHAT?!" Axon and Christy both jumped. Axon began to get angry, "This is getting ridiculous. I don't know the first thing about boats."
"You must've if you sailed away with them all after stealing my keys." Sylvester crossed his arms.
"I did not steal your keys." Axon retorted, "David, you believe me don't you? I would never do that."
"Honestly," David put his head down, "I don't know what to believe anymore."
"David, what are you saying?" Christy hesitated.
"I'm saying," David put his head up. There was a nasty glare on his face, "That maybe my dad is right. You guys really are bad."
"No, that's not true." Axon pleaded.
"Get off of my property," Sylvester snapped, "Now, before I call the police. My son doesn't want to see you anymore."
Axon and Christy got all their stuff together and began to leave. They turned to say goodbye to David when they saw he was still glaring at them. They continued to walk without a word.
"Did that really just happen?" Christy's eyes filled up with tears, "David's….not…traveling with us?"
"That's what it looks like." Axon sighed. "The way he looked at us, like he was disgusted. David was beginning to be one of my best friends."
"Axon," Christy hesitated, "What were those keys doing next to your pillow?"
"No Christy," Axon stopped, "I did not steal those keys. Don't ever believe that for a second."
"It doesn't make any sense," Christy was now crying, "Why Axon? Why would you do something like that? Now we lost a friend because of you."
"I DID NOT STEAL THOSE KEYS!" Axon shouted. Christy turned away and ran off into the trees sobbing. Axon sunk to the ground. Minun hopped down next to him, "What is wrong with me? How could I yell at her like that?"
"Maii!" Minun sympathized.
"But you have to believe me Minun," He continued to keep his head down, "I would never steal anything. I did not take those boats either. Who would do such a thing?"
"Aww, having a rough moment?" A familiar sly voice said. Axon looked up to see the leader of the Goon trio. "Ester!"
"JJ" The blonde boy jumped down next to Axon.
"and Dalem!" Dalem jumped down to the other side of Axon. The three all talked in unison "We are The Goon Trio, and you are in trouble!"
"What are you doing here?" Axon jumped up.
"Maii, Minun, Maii maii" Minun glared at all of them.
"We just saw that you looked down in the dumps, and wanted to see what was up." Ester smirked, "So tell us wittle Axon waxon, whats the matter?"
"None of your business!" Axon exclaimed angrily.
"'None of our business' he says," JJ laughed, "Good, cause I would hate for us to be responsible for those stolen boats."
"What?" Axon said suspiciously, "Alright, what do you know about those boats?"
"Oops," JJ covered his mouth, "Did I say that? What is wrong with me."
"I'm not in the mood for your games!" Axon began to get more angry, "Someone stole some boats and I need to find out who. If you know anything, you should tell me now, or else."
"You really are dumb aren't you," Dalem shook his head, "You idiot, we stole the boats, and framed you."
"W-what?" Axon jumped.
"That's right," Ester smirked, "We listened in on your little argument with Daddy Sylvester last night. So we decided, 'what better way to get our revenge on you nerds then to break the famous three up?'; and it looks like it worked."
"Y-you're twisted!" Axon began to get really angry, "Sylvester, David, and now my own sister all think I'm a criminal because of you! Minun, super thunderbolt."
"Maii," Minun nodded, "Maainuhn maiii!" A powerful thunder attack struck the three bandits. They all winced in pain, but didn't back down.
"Now tell me," Axon continued, "Where are the boats? Tell me now!"
"Grr," Ester stood up, "In case you haven't noticed, your in no position for demands. Your alone now!"
"Fine then," Axon glared, "If I beat you guys in a two on one battle, you have to tell me where the boats are."
"And if we win?" Dalem looked suspiciously.
"You can do whatever you want to me for your precious revenge." Axon smirked.
"Ha ha, deal!" JJ high fived Dalem. Axon turned down to Minun.
"Listen buddy," Axon whispered to him, "I know that this will be hard, but I know we can do it. Are you ready?'
"Maii, Maii!" Minun nodded confidently. It jumped out ready to face the other gang. JJ walked off to the side to judge the match, as Ester and Dalem walked to their side to begin the battle.
"This battle will be a two on one match." JJ announced, "Ester and Dalem will work as one team, as the nerd works alone. Now, choose your pokemon."
"I choose you Minun!" Axon stated.
"No surprise there." Ester rolled her eyes as she reached into her pocket and pulled out a poke-ball. "Fearow, get out here now!"
"And I choose," Dalem reached for his poke-ball, "Jolteon, show this twerp how its done."
"Let the battle begin!" JJ raised his hand, to signal to begin.
"Ha, this won't be much of a battle." Ester smirked, "Fearow, use wing attack!"
"Jolteon, quick attack!" Dalem shouted. Fearow swooped down after Minun as Jolteon charged as well. Minun backed up in wait for orders from Axon.
"Minun, dodge the attacks!" Axon shouted. Minun shifted to the side, letting Jolteon speed past it, and jumped clear over Fearow. The two pokemon both collided into a tree. Minun landed on its feet and turned around. "Now thundershock! Hurry!" Minun, aimed a thunder attack coming for Fearow and Jolteon.
"Fearow, dodge it!" Ester shouted.
"Jolteon, absorb it!" Dalem ordered. Fearow swooped up out of the way as Jolteon stood its ground and took the thunder attack, full on. The electricity faded into Jolteon and it was looking stronger than before. "Ha! Good job Jolteon. Sorry boy, but you're forgetting that Jolteon is also an electric type. Any thunder attack you send at us will just be absorbed making Jolteon stronger."
"Oh yeah?" Axon hesitated, "Well…then Minun will do just the same. You can't beat us."
"Oh really? Jolteon, thunderbolt, and send that puny pokemons power right back at it." Dalem smirked. Jolteon let out a huge and powerful thunder attack at Minun that knocked it down. Minun winced in pain.
"Don't forget about us." Ester laughed, "Go Fearow, wing attack!" Fearow swooped down as its wings began to glow into sharp blades that sliced against Minun, knocking it down once again. Minun let out a wail of even greater pain.
"Oh-no," Axon cried, "Minun, you have to get up."
"M-m-aii!" Minun shuddered weakly as it lifted itself off of the ground. It stood back up on its feet and shook the pain off.
"Maybe Jolteon can protect itself from our attacks," Axon plotted, "But Fearow can't. Go Minun, thunder at Fearow."
"Jolteon, protect Fearow and absorb the attack." Dalem shouted quickly. Minun shot a thunder attack hurdling at Fearow, but before it could hit, Jolteon jumped in front and absorbed the attack once again, protecting Fearow from any damage. "Now let 'em have it." Jolteon sent the attack right back it at Minun, knocking it down into its original position on the ground.
"Come on Minun! Try to get up!" Axon encouraged. Minun struggled to lift itself up. Once back up on its feet, it gently floated onto the ground once more. This time unable to move. Axon quickly reached for his poke-ball, "Don't worry buddy. Totodile, help me ou-"
"Ah ah ah!" JJ interrupted, wagging his finger tauntingly. "A deal is a deal kid. One pokemon, and one pokemon only, and it doesn't look like things are going so well for your little minun."
"Grr, fine then. I call off the match. You win!" Axon gave in.
"Ha! Sorry, I'm having way too much fun now. Lets finish this thing off for good." Ester smirked.
"No! Leave Minun alone. Please, its over!" Axon pleaded now down on his knees.
"Hmph. Sorry kid!" Ester shrugged.
"You did this to yourself." Dalem folded his arms. "The moment you began meddling into our plans. You should've stayed in daddy's house and worked for the family business. But now its over! Jolteon, thunderbolt!"
"Wing attack Fearow!" Ester ordered. Jolteon sent another thunder hurdling for Minun as Fearow zoomed with its bladed wings. The two attacks were just about to hit when suddenly a voice came from close by.
"Ariados, Spider web!" The voice said. Suddenly, a giant spider web appeared over Minun, trapping Fearorw in its tracks and reflecting the thunderbolt.
"WHAT?!" The Goon Trio shouted in unison.
"Huh?" Axon said as he ran and picked up Minun, "Hey what gives? Whats going on here?"
"I was about to ask you the same thing." The voice said. Just then, the source of the voice appeared out of the trees. It was David with his Ariados along with Charmander. "Axon, whats happening? Are you okay?"
"Yeah, I'm fine." Axon stood up. "Thanks a lot David. I owe you won."
"Don't go thanking me just yet." David crossed his arms, "This doesn't change what you did. Now whats going on here?"
"That's just the thing," Axon explained, "I'm not the one who stole your dad's boats. They are!"
"What?" David turned to the Goon trio, "Is that true?"
"Yeah, yeah, yeah." JJ rolled his eyes, "Now that we've played the blame game, I believe we had a deal kid. You didn't forget that quick did you?"
"Huh? What are they talking about?" David asked suspiciously.
"Our revenge you nerd!" Ester said angrily. "We beat you fair and square and we decided, that we want your Minun."
"Dream on Ester!" Axon retorted, "Theres no way your laying a finger on Minun. So why don't you go move on with your life and forget about it and we'll leave you alone."
"Fine then. But I guess that means you won't be needing these." Ester smirked (again). The three bandits moved aside, and pulled the bushes back, revealing the river, where Sylvesters boats were floating along side each other. Axon and David both jumped.
"Grr, You do have the boats" David said angrily, "And you made all of us think Axon did it. Give them back now!"
"Um…no!" Dalem said as the three all jumped into individuals boats. They started the motors and sailed away. Ester and JJ retrieved there pokemon.
"Maybe next time you'll play by the rules." Ester waved tauntingly. "Ba bye now!"
"Hey! Come back here Goon Trio!" Axon shouted, with Minun still weak in his arms. David began slashing threw the spider web along with Charmander. Once they cleared a way, Axon and David ran to the river. Axon pulled out a poke-ball.
"Go Totodile!" Axon threw his poke-ball over the water. Totodile appeared in the river. "Totodile, swim in the river as fast as you can after the Goon Trio. Do what ever you can to stop them. David and I will meet you as soon as we can."
"To to!" Totodile nodded, than began swimming downstream after The bandits.
Meanwhile, Christy sat along with Plusle on the side of the river. Her head down, feeling ashamed.
"I don't know what to do Plusle," She wimpered, "I want to believe Axon, I really do, but I-huh?"
Suddenly, Christy heard the sound of three motors. She looked up to see the Goon Trio speeding down the river, in three boats laughing and smirking with each other.
"Oh-no, What are they doing here?" She gasped. She looked down noticing the boats, and instantly recongnizing them. "(Gasp) Those are Mr. Sylvesters boats. The Goon Trio must've stole them. But that means…Axon was telling the truth."
"Pluh-Pluh-Pluh" Plusle nodded.
"I'll show them to frame my brother." Christy stood up, "Plusle, thunder attack!"
"PluuuuuhSLE!" Plusle let out a huge amount of thunder onto the team that sent them flying out of the boats and into the river. Just then Totodile came swimming up to Christy and onto shore. The Goon Trio resurfaced in about a couple of seconds.
"Whose the dead twerp that did that?" JJ spat out water.
"I am! If you know whats good for you you'll get out of here right now." Christy threatened.
"Oooooh, I'm so scared. Little Chissy's gonna get us." Dalem taunted.
"MY NAME IS CHRISTY YOU PIG!" She shouted.
"Hey Christy!" Axon shouted as he and David ran towards her.
"Axon, David!" She smiled running up to them, "Boy am I glad to see you. What happened to Minun?"
"Long story!" Axon itched the back of his head.
"Love to hear it, but I don't think this is the best time." Christy smirked jolting back at the goon trio. "We have to get back the boats and take care of these guys first."
"Right!" Axon nodded turning to David, "Listen, go back to your dad and let him know where the boats are. After that we'll meet up with you guys."
"That boy isn't going anywhere." Ester said angrily trudging out of the river, "and neither are you two. We will get our revenge."
"Looks like we're not done yet." David said, "Lets get 'em guys! They did two against one, so will do three against two."
"Right!" Christy smiled, "We've only been together for a few months, but we're a team."
"Yeah," Axon joined in turning to the Goon Trio "And not even you guys can break this team up. So it's time to battle."
"That won't be necessary." A deep voice said. David jolted around immediately knowing who it was.
"Dad!" David smiled.
"David, you and your friends stand aside." Sylvester ordered as he picked a poke-ball from his pocket. Axon, Christy, and David stood aside. "Farfetch'd, my old friend, give us a hand."
A brown duck like pokemon, with a staff type figure in its hand, appeared from the poke-ball.
"Woah a Farfetch'd!" Christ exclaimed. "David, you never told us that your Dad had such rare pokemon."
"Argh, JJ, Dalem, squash that little duck." Ester ordered.
"With pleasure!" They both said as they creeped towards Farfetch'd preparing to pounce.
"Farfetch'd, use quick attack!" Sylvester shouted. As Dalem and JJ both jumped up for a pounce when Farfetch'd quickly zipped away and charged straight into Ester. The two boys fell on top of each other as Ester was tackled to the ground.
"Aiiieee, get off of me you ugly bird!" Ester demanded shoving Farfetch'd off of her, "Dalem, JJ, what the heck is wrong with you? Take care of this thing!"
"We can't," JJ grunted sitting up off of Dalem, "That thing is mad fast."
"Yeah, and Jolteon's too weak to battle," Dalem whined.
"Well fine then," Ester turned to Farfetch'd, "I'll just take care of you myself."
"I'm afraid not little girl," Sylvester shouted, "Farfetch'd, use sword dance on all of these bandits!"
"Farfecth'd Far!" Farfetch'd called out as it took its staff and began rapidly slapping Ester across the face with it. Dalem and JJ tried to sneak away, when Farfetch'd saw them for the corner of its eye. It then began to use the same attack on them. Dalem and JJ began to run the opposite way along with Ester.
"You might have gotten, ouch," Ester called back to them as Farfetch'd continued slapping them all, "away this time, ow, but next time won't be so, watch it, easy!"
The three trainers watched as Farfetch'd chased the goon trio through the forest and out of site.
"Mr. Sylvester, Sir," Axon said nervously, "Don't you need to return Farfetch'd?"
"It will come back when it's ready." Sylvester said briefly as he turned around and began walking back towards his cabin, "Come on David, its time to go back home.
"Wait Dad!" David halted him, "I know you don't trust Axon and Christy, but you just saw for yourself that they're innocent. They even helped save your boats."
"With all do respect Mr. Sylvester," Christy said, "Axon and I really do love traveling with your son and we don't understand why that is a problem."
"Please, Sir, tell us what you know." Axon pleaded respectfully.
"Fine," Sylvester sighed, "You kids follow me back to the cabin and and then I'll explain."
Axon and Christy looked at each other and exchanged unsure looks, then followed David and his father back to the cabin. When they arrived, Axon, Christy, and David all sat around the table as Sylvester poured them all a cup of tea.
"You'll have to excuse me," Sylvester cleared his throat nervously, "I-I guess I just am not sure where to begin."
"Take your time Mr. Sylvester," Axon said, "I know this can't be easy for you. Its not easy for any of us."
"Dad, maybe you better start with when you started working for the company." David suggested putting his hand on his father's shoulder.
"Yes ok," Sylvester nodded. He let out a long deep sigh then began to explain, "When David was still a baby, we moved to Pallet Town to try and find a job. There we met a man named Paul, your father. I told him I was looking for a job and he offered me a position. Of course, without hesistating, I accepted."
"So, you worked for our dad," Christy said, "So what was the problem? Wasn't he nice to you?"
"Actually he was wonderful to me, and my wife," Sylvester continued, "He even came over to watch David sometimes. I had never met such an inspiring man. I made boats for him, and sailed pokemon to different regions with them. But, soon he started demanding more. He said I wasn't working fast enough. He gave me some extra money for supplies to make the boats bigger and faster, but there was too much pressure going on. David's mother was getting sick so she couldn't take care of him. It was like having two jobs.
"A few weeks later, Paul came knocking at my door," he explained, "He told me that I only had two days to have all of the new boats ready. I tried to explain to him that it would be impossible, but he wouldn't hear of it. He threatened me, that if I didn't work for him I would never find a place to work again. So I told him that if that was the type of person I was working for, then I had no buisness in his company. So he fired me. After that I continued looking for a job to get the money I needed to get my wife better. Everywhere I went people wouldn't give me a chance. Your father sent rumors all over about me, saying that I was a terrible employee."
"So…no one would hire you," Axon hesitated.
"I can't believe Dad would do something like this," Christy said astounded. Plusle and Minun looked down sadly, along with Charmander. David just sat there silently with his eyes closed.
"After that, I couldn't get the money for my Wife to be taken care of," Sylvester said, "..and eventualy….she, passed away."
"I-I don't know what to say." Axon shook his head.
"Well I do," Sylvester stood up. "I'm sorry. I blamed you kids for all of the wrong things. I never gave you a chance and for that I'm sorry."
"No," Christy said standing up, "Don't be sorry. You have every right to be angry with us. Our father did something wrong and there is no excuse for it."
"I guess we really shouldn't hang around with David," Axon said sadly.
"NO!" David finally spoke. "I don't want that. None of this is your fault. You guys are my friends and I trust you."
"He's right," Sylvester nodded, "You kids have good intentions, and if my son trust you, then I trust you too."
"But, our dad…" Christy started, "I…guess we just wish there was something we could do."
"Well there is on thing," Sylvester turned to all three of them, "For all of you. Never stop going after your dreams. Whatever they are, don't let anyone ever stop you from chasing them. That's how I came to own this boat company. It may not be much, but I will keep going until it becomes bigger."
"Right!" Axon nodded, "We won't ever stop going for our goal to the pokemon league."
"That's right, we promise!" Christy nodded as well.
Axon, Christy and David all got there stuff together and were waiting outside for Mr. Sylvester. Minun was now feeling all better and was up and healthy on Axon's shoulder. Mr. Sylvester stepped out to say goodbye to the three kids.
"So, where are you headed now?" He said trying to sound cheery.
"We're going to Vermillion City for our next Gym battle," Axon said.
"Well you, better get going if you want to get there sooner than later." He managed a smile, "and remember, your always welcome to stay here if you need a place to stay."
"Thanks Mr. Sylvester," Christy smiled back.
"Bye Dad," David hugged his father.
"Goodbye son, and take care of yourself." Sylvester wispered to his son. The three of them waved and began to walk down the river. Sylvester waved to them until they were completely out of site, then began work on his boats once again.
Axon, Christy and David all walked silently down the new route. Even Plusle, Minun, and Charmander weren't very cheerful.
"Ok, listen!" David finally broke the uncomfortable silence, "I don't want things to be akward all the time like it is now."
"We're sorry David," Axon stopped and turned to him, "but maybe it really is a bad idea for us to be traveling with you. Just thinking about all the terrible stuff that happened—"
"But guys, we got along just fine before." David interupted, "What happened back then has nothing to do with us."
"Yes it does David." Christy exclaimed, "Don't you understand? If it weren't for our Dad your mom would still be…..the point is we can't help but feeling guilty. We can't keep hanging around with you when we know what our family has done to yours."
"Well I can," David stated firmly, "If you guys want to keep feeling guilty about something you had no control over, than go on ahead, but I'm willing to put that all aside and be friends with you guys."
"Maii! Maii!" Minun cheered jumping over to David.
"Pluhh!" Plusle cheered as well jumping next to Minun.
"You see," David smiled looking down at Plusle and Minun, "Even these guys think its good that we keep traveling along side together. So what do you say?"
Both Axon and Christy's faces cracked into a smile.
"Yeah, you're right," Christy smiled.
"Lets put this whole thing behind us." Axon said as Minun jumped onto his shoulder.
"Alright then, now what are we for?" David smiled, "Gym battle isn't far away! So lets get going!"
So the three of them all began running happily once again towards Vermillion City. Today they made it through another very big part of a pokemon journey, trusting in your friends, and being able to keep moving through tough times. They now keep toward there goal of the pokemon league. No matter how far it may be, no matter what secrets may lie ahead, they'll never stop until they reach it.