Okay, 7th chapter? Maybe. I don't remember. Okay, we'll finally be introduced to our 4 (5th) main character in this chapter and it's your job to guess who it is before she appears. Also, I'm a bit confused over the map of Kanto. But I'll just have them get lost and past by Saffron City without realizing it.
In a dark forest, a Pokemon slowly slipped through the trees. It was obviously trying to stay hidden as it tried to get to safety. Eventually, it came by a small clearing that had a spring in the center. The Pokemon stepped out of the trees, revealing a disheveled Lucario. It was burns covering its body, as it collapsed by the spring. Using its paw, it gently pulled a bit of water to its lips and calmed a little. Thinking softly, the Lucario looked at her reflection. 'Well, at least, they cannot get my baby...' The pain of the burns was severe, due to her steel-typing. She groaned, trying to stand up, but her body failed her and her vision began to fade in and out. She knew that she was gonna faint from that moment.
The last thing that the poor Pokemon saw was a pair of fuzzy feminine legs, covered by a black dress, as a voice called out to her. ''Lucario?'' She tried to look up, seeing a hazy image of a blonde girl in black, as her vision failed her. She was unable to stay awake and just as the voice yelled, her world faded in absolute darkness. ''Hey, Lucario! Are you alright?!''
''Ash! You've almost got us killed!'' yelled Misty and Luchia, together. They looked at the raven-haired girl, who chuckled nervously. It was true, as the Pokemon Master-wannabe had got them corner by a couple of very angry Mankey. Thankfully, with the combined effort of Pikachu and Riolu, they were able to get away from the Pig Monkey Pokemon.
''I'm sorry, okay?!'' Ash yelled back, before trying to state what had happened. ''The map is poorly drawn, I couldn't read it. I didn't mean to lead us into a Mankey nest like that.'' She show up a perfectly fine drawn map, that made her argument invalid.
Brock simply sighed, unsure on what he should do about the girls in front of him. Shaking his head, he gently said. ''Stop fighting, everyone. It won't get us anywhere and you know that. I'm assuming we're still near to Route 5, but I think we may be a bit far from the path. I think we may need to pass by Saffron City to get back on track to Vermilion.''
Misty nodded gently, looking around. ''I'd say we're no where near the path. Our best bet would be the head south from here. It'll take us past Route 8, that connects Saffron City and Lavender Town, we could head to Saffron City from there and take the passage of Route 6 to Vermilion. Or we could continue heading down and then cut onto Route 6 later on.''
Luchia looked at her newly-classified girlfriend, though they hadn't told the others. ''So, our best bet is continuing down this unknown path, through the forest until we reach Route 8?''
''That is correct.'' said Misty, nodded at her girlfriend as she smiled. ''We'll be fine as long as we've always got our Pokemon on hand and we're not relying on your sister with the map. That reminds me, Brock. Take the map from Ash.''
The brown haired gym leader sighed and did as he was told. They began to head south, until they decided to take a break for lunch. As Luchia ate her sandwich, her Eevee located on her lap and Riolu sitting happily next to her, she thought about her Gyarados. 'It's unfair that we're nowhere near a river or a lake that she could swim in...'
She was brought out of her thoughts by Riolu, who looked up at her and ''Don't you worry, mommy. Big sis can still talk to us through our telepathic link. In fact, I think me being here is helping your telepathic limitations. The links are breaking as often as you claimed they did. Aren't that right, sis?'' He looked at the young Eevee, who nodded her head in agreement.
''Yeah, brother's right, mommy.'
''That is correct indeed.'' said a voice, in their heads. They intially were a little jumpy at the voice, but relaxed when they realized it was simply Gyarados. ''Oh, I'm so sorry, Mistress. I didn't mean to scare you or the young ones like that.''
''It's alright, Gyarados...'' Luchia telepathically replied, knowing that she'd look weird if she said it out-loud. She still got the feeling that she looked silly, as Misty was looking at her, curiously. ''Gyarados, are you happy at the moment? Are you okay with being stuck in the ball for a bit?''
''It's perfectly fine, I know that I need to be around as much water as possible. I can stay on land, lots of Gyarados can. But I can also understand that I may be a bit too big for lunch-time breaks.''
Luchia gently nodded, with a small smile illuminated her voice. Misty came over and gently hugged the girl. ''You okay, you seem a little out-of-it at the moment.'' She then thought. ''Are you perhaps using that telepathic link of yours.''
''Yea...I was a little upset that I couldn't let Gyarados out of her poke ball, as it just seemed unfair...but, she says that she doesn't mind as she knows that she not commonly welcomed at lunch-breaks and that...''
Before Misty could reply, a frightened scream ran through the forest. The 4 teenagers and Pokemon were on their feet and running towards the location of the sound instantly. Arriving at the location, they saw a blonde hair girl, who were her hair in pigtails with black ribbons. The girl's eyes were also a stunning grey, but those orbs were presently filled with fright. On her shoulder was a Gible, who had hold of a poke ball, and in her arms, a Togepi. She was absolutely terrified, as she clung tight to the Togepi. ''L-leave me alone!'' She nervously cried out.
She was surrounded by two people, a man and a woman, and a Meowth. The man had purple hair whilst his counterpart had magenta hair, both were wearing clothes that had the letter R on the front. The Meowth was standing, like a human, in front of them with a smirk on its face. It then began to speak, something no Meowth should be able to do without the use of telepathy. ''No can do, little girl. Give over the rare Pokemon!''
''No! I just wanna protect her, she's injured!'' cried the blonde haired girl. Her Gible growled out a small 'Gib!' before trying to do a attack, that was evidently Draco Meteor. However, the Meowth jumped up and attack the Gible before it could finish preparing the attack. ''Ahh!''
''Can't have that happening. Come on, hand over the Lucario!'' He looked annoyed, as he stared at the pigtailed girl in front of him. ''Team Rocket is here to own all the rare Pokemon and that one was ours to begin with. Ain't that right, Jessie, James?''
''Quite right, Meowth.'' said the man, affirmatively nodding his head. He gripped harder on a poke ball. ''Go, Koffing!''
''Yeah, lets do this. Go, Ekans!'' yelled the woman, throwing her poke ball in time with her partner.
The two poison Pokemon appeared in front of the poor girl, causing her to fall back in shock. Her Togepi retracted back into its shell, whilst Gible tried to stand in front of its trainer to protect her. Ash and the group walked closer, as Luchia said. ''I've had it with you. Attacking a innocent teenager like that, the shame you and your Pokemon must feel.'' She snarled, before looking at Riolu. ''Riolu, I know you have the type disadvantage, but try your hardest, okay?''
''Rii!'' cried the young Riolu, as he smiled. He had heard about the girl processing a injured Lucario, his evolved form, and he wasn't gonna let anyone harm one of his kind.
''Pikachu, back Riolu up.'' said Ash, as her Pikachu jumped onto the scene. She didn't want to risk using Dratini, with the Pokemon being so young. Butterfree was weak to poison type moves and Pidgeotto wasn't as strong as Pikachu, even she admitted that. ''Pikachu, use Iron Tail!''
''Riolu, Blaze Kick!''
The attacks landed on the Pokemon, instantly knocking them back. The Team Rocket members snarled. Jessie yelled at her Ekans, with a intense snarl. ''Ekans, use Bite on Pikachu!''
Before James could make an attack of his own, Luchia cut in by saying. ''Riolu, take the attack for Pikachu!'' The Riolu smirked, knowing why his trainer said that, before jumping in front of Pikachu, taking the bite to the shoulder. However, not much damage was done due to the dark-type move being weak against the fighting type. The Meowth growled.
''You stupid human! You should have been aware of the type disadvantage with that attack!'' He yelled at Jessie.
Luchia took her chance. ''Riolu, Power-Up Punch!''
The Riolu also nodded, taking the chance to do the move. The attack powered up, the more he punched. Eventually, the Ekans fainted. ''Now, do the same for Koffing!''
''Pikachu, use Thunderbolt to help Riolu!''
The attacks landed on the Koffing, knocking it out. Team Rocket looked at the Pokemon, before snarling. Jessie growled. ''We'll be back. Come on, James, Meowth!'' She walked off, in a huff. James and Meowth looked at each other, uncertain, before following their partner.
The girl let out a sigh, as she hugged her Gible and Togepi. ''We're safe...'' She let out a sob, as the others came closer. She looked up, her eyes locking with Ash's. Not realizing that the raven-haired trainer was, in fact, a girl, she blushed. ''Uh, thank you for saving us.''
''Your welcome.'' Ash smiled, gently. ''You said something about an injured Lucario, do you want me to give you a potion that will help you until we find a Pokemon Center?''
The girl gently nodded, taking the potion from Ash. She called out the unconscious Lucario and sprayed the potion, healing a bit of the Pokemon's health. She gently watched as the Pokemon woke up, looking around. ''I'm okay?...'' She telepathically muttered, looking around. Her eyes widened at the sight of the Riolu, knowing who it was instantly. ''Baby?...''
Riolu's face filled with shock, instantly realizing what was going on. Luchia looked down at her Pokemon, parting together the two parts. ''That's your mother?'' The Riolu could only nod gently, as he walked over to his mother. He teared up and hugged the Lucario gently. Luchia managed to smile, with a small tear. Misty hugged her gently. ''My little one has his mother back...''
Riolu looked at his mother, smiling gently. ''Mother, I'm sorry about this, but I see Luchia as my mommy as well. Are you alright with that? Can I continue traveling with her?''
The Lucario was shocked by the young Riolu's question, before smiling. ''She's taken good care of you then? That's good. I was so worried, baby. If your father was still here, he'd be happy as well. Yes, you can continued to travel with your trainer. She's a good trainer, I can see that. Nervous, but very kind. Just be as brave and smart as a Blaziken, Riolu.''
The Riolu smiled, before he walked back to Luchia, hugging the trainer's leg. Luchia looked down, smiling gently. She picked up the Riolu and hugged him. ''You should have stayed with your mother. I'm not that great of a trainer...''
''Stopped belittling yourself, mommy. Your an amazing trainer, you just need to work on your nerves. You even managed to build a connection with Big Sis Gyarados, a Pokemon you feared once.''
Luchia smiled gently, hugging the Riolu. ''Thank you...''
''Okay, I'm dreadfully sorry to break up this. But my name is Cynthia. I come to Sinnoh, and I was bored back home as I didn't feel like there was a element of surprise in the Sinnoh league so I decided to come here and take on the Kanto League.'' She opened her badge case and showed her two badges, the Bolder Badge and the Cascade Badge. ''May I ask for your names?''
''I'm Ash.'' said Ash, after she broke out of a phase she had been in since she helped Cynthia. She took in a breathe. ''I'm taking on the Kanto League as well, but due to an issue, I'm waiting before obtaining my Cascade Badge.''
Luchia smiled, as she continued to cuddle Riolu. Her Eevee rubbed against her legs as she spoke. ''My name is Luchia, and Ash's twin sister. If my sister causes any trouble, I'm sorry. I'm not really bothered about taking on the league, I just wanna travel with my sister.''
Cynthia began to blush softly, when she realized that the 'boy' was a girl. She was absolutely shocked. Misty grinned, nodding her head. ''Thinking that Ash is a boy, I totally understand that. My name is Misty, and one of the four gyms leaders of Cerulean, though I wish I wasn't sometimes.''
''And my name is Brock, gym leader from Pewter City.''
Cynthia nodded, with a smile. ''I see. Well, I'm gonna try and get to the nearest Pokemon Center to help Lucario. I'll meet up with you later, as I'm sure Lucario will be happy to see her son again soon.'' The Lucario nodded, as she was recalled. Cynthia picked up her Togepi as Gible climbed her back and onto her shoulder like before. ''I'll see you guys around.''
''Yea, see ya.'' said the group, before smiling at each other. They watched the girl as she ran through the forest.
''Well, that was interesting...'' muttered Luchia, as she looked down at Riolu, who simply nodded.
Well, I found out how to introduce Team Rocket. Not sure what to do with them still :/.
Pokemon
Ash
Pikachu (Male)
Pidgeotto (Female)
Butterfree (Male)
Dratini (Shiny)(Female)
Luchia
Eevee (Female)
Riolu (Male)
Gyarados (Female)
Misty
Starmie (Genderless)
Staryu (Genderless)
Goldeen (Female)
Wigglytuff (Shiny) (Female)
Corsola (Female)
Brock
Geodude (Male)
Onix (Male)
Kabuto (Female)
Zubat (Male)
Cynthia (Yes, I'll be placing her Pokemon here, even though she's not part of the group yet)
Gible (Female)
Togepi (Male)
Lucario (Female)