Chapter Seven

~Morning~

I joined everyone at the table, feeling strange. Cynthia was discussing something with my Dad. I didn't mean to eavesdrop, but I listened in.

"….Were lost, they apparently came from the Kanto and Johto Reigon. They had to get registered and go all the way to Oreburgh." She shook her head.

Dad nodded. I knew who they were talking about.

Aaron called out, "Where are you guys going, for our weeks off?"

Flint, being obnoxious as ever, yelled out, "LAVRIDGE!"

I knew why Flint had chosen Lavaridge.

I smiled. "Flannery will be very happy, I'm sure."

"I'm going to visit Bugsy in Johto. We haven't seen each other for a while." Aaron held his arm out for Beautifly to land on.

"Have you made plans to go anywhere?" Bertha asked, looking at Cynthia.

She nodded. "My Grandmother wanted me to visit and explore some ruins with her."

Dad was quiet. I looked over at him, wondering.

"And us?" I asked.

"Mmmm? I was thinking Veilstone." He smiled.

"Veilstone City? The City that never sleeps? Really?" My mouth hung open. Veilstone. Wow. "Can Rani come?"

Dad smiled small. "I don't think Veilstone welcomes big pokemon like her."

And why not?

"But I want my pokemon to come with me!" I pouted. I didn't like the idea of leaving my poor little Rani by herself.

"Little?" Dad raised an eyebrow. "I'll get you another pokemon that can come with you, okay?"

"By the end of the week?" I asked.

"By the end of the week, I promise."

How is Dad going to pull this one off? Who cares? As long as I get another pokemon.

~Later, Noon~

I was in the library reading some books about pokemon. Maybe I could give him some hints.

A couple of them jumped out at me.

Xatu: the Mystic Pokemon; Although Xatu seems to do nothing but watch the sun all day, it does have the ability to predict the future and see into the past.

Gallade: the Blade pokemon; Gallade fights by extending the swords on its elbows, but it is very courteous when not battling.

Girafarig: the Long Neck pokemon; Girafarig's tail can keep away foes that are trying to attack from behind. The tail has a small brain, and never sleeps.

Just like my dad. He has one too. I kept reading.

Jigglypuff: the Balloon pokemon; by singing a lullaby, it can make everyone drowsy.

I looked at it; it has big, giant eyes and looks like a cute pink balloon!! How adorable!!

Pachirisu: the Electric Squirrel pokemon; it lives atop trees and will make electrified fur balls that it hides along with berries it collects. For defense, it shoots electricity from its tail.

Awww… it looks so cute!!! I circled the ones that I had chosen and teleported to my dad's room. I lay the book on the bed.

What are you doing?

Rani was downstairs, waiting for me.

What time is it?!

You promised that you would practice my moves, remember?!

Oh man, I'm so sorry!! I guess I lost track of time!!!

Are you coming?

I'm there.

I teleported downstairs, in the practice arena.

"You ready?" I asked her.

Ready.

I went to the controls and set the difficulty on easy for targets.

"Shoot the targets with Dark Pulse."

Alright then, this should be easy.

"Of course, I set it on easy."

Rani glared at me and began shooting dark balls at the targets. As each one came up she shot it down, maybe a little too well…

After ten minutes or so, all the targets were on the ground, broken.

"Are you tired?"

No way! That was just a warm up! Gimme some more!

I shrugged and went back to the controls. This time I set it on medium.

The targets were activated and began to circle the arena.

"Come on Rani, show mw what ya got!" I taunted.

No problem!

In three minutes, every single target was on the floor, lying defeated.

I gasped. "That's pretty amazing. I didn't know you could do that!"

Oh please! That was still easy! It's no big deal. Come on, give me a challenge!!

I sighed and went back to the control. The difficulty was set at hard. I smirked a little, because she should get tired after this one.

The targets began to circle the arena, faster, and began to shoot blasts of water at Rani.

"Well?" I tapped my foot impatiently.

She glared at me for a moment and began to dodge the blasts of water. She quickly shot at the targets.

It took her twenty minutes to shoot them all down this time. She was exhausted and panted.

I went over to her. "How was that?"

Exhausting! I'm so tired, not to mention hungry.

"Let's get you down to the center and then get you something to eat."

Rani nodded and smiled.

I returned her to her pokeball and teleported down to the center. Cynthia was there.

I handed Rani to Nurse Joy and went and sat by Cynthia.

"I saw her performance. She is good at manipulating her attacks. " She smiled.

"Rani was getting a little cocky, so I gave her something that would push her to her limits." I fidgeted with my glasses.

"Have you packed yet?" I heard my Father say.

"No. I'll get to it, soon."

"Okay, then." He teleported off someplace.

Nurse Joy placed Rani on the counter. "She's a little hungry, you better go feed her." She smiled.

"I will. I promised her." I smiled back. I grabbed Rani off the counter and teleported to the kitchen. I released her and she waited.

I want this and that and this and that…..

I sighed. This was going to take a while.