"Where should I go for my next gym badge?" asked Robin.
What kind of gym are you looking for. There is a city named Castelia City, and it is the largest of the whole region. I believe we are getting closer to that city. We have to cross a large bridge to get there. It is located on a peninsula. I replied.
"The Castelia City gym, I remember! The city is the location of the bug gym. That seems like a perfect place to get my next gym badge!" said Robin.
As we were biking down the road, Robin noticed a pokemon flying in the sky. It seemed to be flying abnormally. Robin stopped and pointed, "Hey, John. Look at that pokemon. It doesn't seem well." Before we could react, the pokemon began plummeting, assuming the wings had failed him, and collided into Robin, sending her falling to the ground.
Are you alright, Robin? I asked Robin. She stood up and dusted herself off.
"No, I'm ok." she said. "Look! It's a Rufflet." Sure enough, the bird pokemon that had crashed into Robin was a little rufflet. "Oh no! Her wing is damaged. She's hurt."
She bent down and picked up the Rufflet, stroking the pokemon and trying to calm her down. She then opened her backpack and pulled out gauze and wrapped the bandages over the pokemon's wound. "There, that should do the trick. You should rest your wings for now." said Robin."Wait, there shouldn't be rufflets in this part of the region. They are mostly in the northern region of Unova." .
The rufflet replied, I was forced out of my home. I didn't choose to come here.
"You were forced out of your home?" repeated Robin.
Can you understand me? Asked the Rufflet.
This girl's name is Robin, and she has a special ability that allows her to understand pokemon. I explained to the Rufflet.
"Can you tell me who was responsible for this?" asked Robin.
Well, it all happened the day before. A bunch of people where black suits came in and started to shoot at us with their weapons. I live with a nest of rufflets and braviaries. We were somewhat of a community. Then, these people came along taking our land, and we were forced to migrate elsewhere.
Where are the rest of rufflets and braviaries? I asked.
I was migrating with them, but during the attack, one of the men shot at me and the blast nicked my wing. I was find at the second, but after I began flying, it took a toll on me and I eventually could not keep up with the rest of my family. That is why I am here right now.
"That Team Plasma is always causing trouble. It makes me sick to my stomach. Don't worry, Rufflet. We will find your family!" said Robin. "Do you know by any chance where they were all heading?" she asked.
I'm not sure, but we were all heading South. She replied.
We should continue toward Castelia City. We're bound to run into the large group of pokemon. I said. Robin agreed and got on her bike. She placed Rufflet with me in the basket and she began pedaling down the road.
After a few hours, we arrived at a large body of water. A large skyline of skyscrapers could be seen. "That's Castelia City! We just have to cross the Skyarrow bridge, which is….over there", said Robin as she located the large bridge. We approached the skyarrow bridge and noticed that there were many police cars and people were huddled around the area.
Robin walked up to a police officer and asked, "What's all the commotion about?"
"Are you also looking to get to Castelia City? Sorry, but this route is closed. There has been a flock of braviaries and rufflets that infested the bridge. They seem to be very hostile and attacked anyone who approached the nest. We had to evacuate the whole bridge. The ferries also cannot run, for the pokemon would attack those, too."
"How will we get them to move?" asked Robin
"We're trying to figure that out right now. But for now, forget about getting into the city." replied the officer.
Those pokemon know me well. I can go in and talk to them about the problem they are causing. I think this is just a result of miscommunication. Said the Rufflet.
Robin heard Rufflet and asked the officer, "Can we go onto the bridge and negotiate with the braviaries? We have a rufflet here that is part of the flock, and we can use her to get through to the rest of them."
"Its very risky, but I don't see any other plan. Let me accompany you to make sure you don't get hurt."agreed the officer as we got in her car and took off towards the center of the bridge. We got out of the car as the pokemon came in sight.
"Don't go to close to them. They are hostile." warned the officer again.
Robin walked up with rufflet to the the pokemon. One large braviary landed in front of the two. It seemed to be the leader of the flock.
You! You have kidnapped one of our own. It said.
No! No! It was the men from before. They had injured me, which caused me to lose sight of the flock. Those men that forced us out of our homes are called Team Plasma. They are very bad humans, and not all humans are like them. Robin, here, has cared for me and helped me find you all. I need to make a request. Said Rufflet.
What do you ask of? Asked the Braviary
You are causing quite a lot of trouble from the humans. They rely on this road to get to Castelia City. Can you move the flock to a different area. There are lots of places around here where you can create a nest. But just not here on this bridge. Said Rufflet.
Hmmm. I suppose you're right. We were just angrivated at the fact that a bunch of humans had forced us out of our homes. Now that you inform me that there are good humans. Very well. I will command the flock to move out of the area.
Thank you. Said the rufflet.
"Thank you so much!" repeated Robin. All the rufflets and baviaries began to fly again and started moving out. The rufflet that was with us joined the flock.
Goodbye, Robin! Said the Rufflet. I enjoyed traveling with you!
"Bye! It was fun with you accompanying us." said Robin as she waved goodbye. Robin walked back to the officer's car and informed her of what had transpired. Soon enough,Skyarrow Bridge was reopened. As many people passed by, they thanked Robin for her heroic acts.
"It was all Rufflet's doing." Robin said to me.
As Rufflet was flying with the head Braviary, she said I'm not sure why, but I feel like I'm missing out on something. Is it ok if I stay behind and allow the rest of the flock to continue ahead?
The large braviary stared at her in surprise. You want that girl to be your trainer, don't you. I sense your resolve. Go ahead, travel with that girl. I trust her. I believe she will treat you just like the flock does, maybe even better. I just want you to be happy.
As we were biking across the bridge, we heard the sound of wings flapping and heard a familiar sound. Robin! It was the rufflet from before. Robin stopped pedaling and stared at the sky in surprise! Instead of crashing this time, she landed on the handle of Robin's bike. I want to travel with you all!
"Really? We would love to have you! What made you change your mind?" Robin asked.
I really liked you Robin, and I wouldn't want anyone else in the world to be my trainer, so I chose you! Rufflet said happily.
Without warning, Robin wrapped her arms around Rufflet in a hug. I was happy for her to. Robin released Roggenrola and Pignite.
"Look you two! We have a new member joining the team!" said Robin. All of us welcomed Rufflet and got to know her.
Rufflet turned to me and asked out of curiosity, why aren't you in a pokeball like the rest of Robin's pokemon?
As I began to answer Rufflet, I hesitated, then said, I want to be beside her all the time, to protect her. Rufflet looked at me in confusion and knew exactly why she was confused. I elaborated, I will not be a magikarp forever. When it's time, it will be my time, and I will be their to protect Robin.
You seem like a very great pokemon. I never knew magikarps could be, well…. like you. Said Rufflet.
After, Robin returned all the pokemon to their pokeballs, and she placed me in the basket like she usually did. As we were continuing down Skyarrow Bridge, I asked the unforgivable question. Can you tell me more about your father?
I swore I felt her shudder. I felt her fists clench the handles of her bike. She said, "I...I don't think I should." The rest of the ride was silent.