AN: So, this chapter was brought to you by me not taking notes in class and instead writing Fanfictions. I mean no one suffered as I still partook in class so win, win. So I hope you like the chapter!

Disclaimer: Haven't we been over this before? I. Don't. Own. Everything.

Chapter 6: Teach Me to Follow a Dream!

Keygan called Professor Eden that night to tell her about the experiences since she left and about the badge. She was so happy about her badge she had to tell someone. Diane didn't really handle modern technology and her foster parents, as much as they cared about her, they really didn't care. Plus the professor said to keep her informed so it was open floor.

"Hi Professor!" Keygan said seeing the professor appear on the screen after she accepted the call.

"Hello Keygan." Eden replied. "How are things going?"

"Fine. I got my first badge today!" she revealed.

"That's great!"

"Yeah. Vulpix was a great help."

"Vulpix was?" Eden asked confused. Last she knew Vulpix hated Keygan.

"Yeah, right Vulpix?" Keygan asked.

Eden then saw the same hate filled fox Pokémon jump up on Keygan's lap. She looked to her trainer and nodded.

"Vulpix!" she agreed happily with a smile. She had never seen the fox smile either. Eden had to admit Keygan was some trainer or at least person to get Vulpix to trust her. She smiled that for once she felt like she made the right choice.

"I'm happy to hear that and see you're getting along."

"Thanks. Professor, I have a question?" Keygan asked.

Professor Eden looked and saw the seriousness on the younger trainer's face. Keygan then explained what Brock had told her earlier. The professor's face scrunched hearing this. She was afraid of this and hoped she wouldn't have to ever have this conversation with Keygan. She knew having this young trainer too involved would be dangerous. Eden kept thinking this was her fault. She did give Keygan Vulpix who hated poke balls.

"Keygan…"

"Professor, don't lie to me."

"I won't, but I am exempting from telling you the truth."

Keygan nodded understanding the professor's stand point. She didn't want to have to say she could be hurt or worse. The professor wanted to protect her. She didn't want her to see the true horror of the world they now lived in.

"I understand." Keygan accepted what Eden said and the truth she now knew was fact.

"But Keygan, don't let this get in the way of your journey. Enjoy your times in the places you go and the people you meet. Every once in a while take a day for yourself. Like tomorrow, you can go to the museum. It has fascinating history and you might learn something there." Eden suggested.

Keygan thought about what the professor said. She was right. She always seemed to be. She didn't know how her journey was going to end. It was mystery so she better make the best of it while she can. Keygan figured as she became more involved she was going to find it hard to enjoy herself.

"Okay! I'll do that!"

Vulpix listened in on the entire conversation. It was all more talk that she didn't understand. She understood the words said, but not what they meant. They had to be all secretive. From what she thought it seemed somewhat joyful that carried vibes on uneasiness. Apparently they were going somewhere tomorrow and not traveling to the next gym. It seemed kind of boring, but spending time with Keygan seemed like it wouldn't be all that bad.

Keygan got up the next morning at around eight. She felt a weight at her side and looked to see Vulpix still sleeping. She smiled as this marked one of the first times Vulpix slept near her head. The fire fox was growing closer to her every day. Keygan couldn't wait for their other first moments they would have together. She had a list in her head and wrote them all down she wouldn't forget them. She didn't think she would, but she wanted to be safe. Keygan rose from her position and petted her starter. Vulpix opened her eyes as she woke to see her trainer.

"Vuuulpix!" she yawned getting up.

"Good morning Vulpix," Keygan said.

"Vulpix!" she greeted.

Keygan left the center around nine. It was a beautiful day. The sun was shining and there was a gentle breeze. Vulpix was running around enjoying being outside in such great weather. It was like a new day with something to come from it.

Keygan then released Beedrill so he could enjoy outside as well. When they arrived at the museum she offered her Pokémon to either return or stay outside. Well, for Vulpix she knew either out or in with her. Beedrill wanted to stay outside while Vulpix wanted to stay with Keygan. Beedrill promised to stay near the area of trees that were close by so he wouldn't scare people. She trusted Beedrill not to cause trouble. She figured he was going to sun bathe and nap. It was decided in about an hour or so to meet up.

Keygan and Vulpix entered the museum and paid the entrance fee. Keygan ignored the looks people were giving her. Vulpix was going to be at her side no matter what and if she had to leave she would get her money back.

"I'm sorry, but none of the guides will take someone with a Pokémon. You'll have to return it to its ball or leave."

The museum made people have tours now so each exhibit could fully explained in detail. It was dumb. Keygan didn't want to listen to someone ramble on about what was obviously scripted. It took the fun out of finding out for yourself.

"What's wrong?" Keygan asked. "Vulpix is harmless…mostly."

Vulpix heard Keygan's comment and growled. Her growl was mainly toward the receptionist as she knew Keygan was joking around…mostly. Vulpix did have to think about before they were friends. She did bite and burn her.

Keygan thought the guides were cowards. They were all scared of Vulpix. It wasn't any rule stated when they arrived. It just happened to be one not said because it worked out. This was a rule they wanted people to submit to. Just like everything else.

"Well then I want my money back." Keygan demanded. The receptionist began to sweat as she had a point. She didn't technically go inside nor saw anything. They had ran into this problem before and the manager was never happy.

"I'll take her!" a cheery voice said.

Keygan looked to see a dirty blonde girl with blue eyes come up in a tour guide uniform. She had a smile that made her welcoming to anyone. Keygan was beginning to think she was a little too much and was better off with her money. Vulpix's face changed to a familiar sight. Keygan had seen it before on the day they met. It was the same 'burn in the fiery pits' Keygan got when Vulpix saw her. Keygan couldn't help but be thankful to not be on the receiving end.

"Oh…you don't mean that…" the receptionist tried.

"I do! No one really goes with me anyway and I love Pokémon!"

"Bet there is a reason for that…" Keygan said under her breath. Vulpix heard her and started to snickered. Vulpix liked Keygan rude sense of humor. It was a common trait between them.

"Please!"

"Fine," the man sighed before leaning toward Keygan. "Are you sure? She talks too much and tends to not stay on topic."

"That's fine." Keygan said. Fit what she wanted nicely.

"Yay!" the girl cheered. "My name is Catelin and I'll be your guide! What's your name?"

"Keygan."

"That's a nice name. And this?"

"This is Vulpix."

Catelin kneeled down in front of Vulpix and smiled.

"Hello there."

"Vulpix!" she said turning her head in disgust.

"Oh that's okay, you'll warm up to me."

Vulpix couldn't help, but think how unlikely that would be. She was too perky for Vulpix's taste. Now she was grateful she got Keygan as her trainer and not her. She'd go with the psychic Arceus, scarf buying, trusting human any day over the over bearing, perky, chatter box, Jigglypuff. Vulpix knew if she got Catelin she would be a free fox by now and Catelin still in the hospital getting burns treated.

"So, this is the Moon Stone from Mt. Moon and they say it came from outer space." Catelin said they went upstairs first and made their way down. They were about finished and so far Keygan couldn't see how Catelin talked out of context despite she wanted her to.

"Like you?" Keygan whispered under her breath again.

Vulpix about laughed aloud, but knew she shouldn't. She might get in trouble. She did shake as she held in her laugh and bumped Keygan. Keygan looked down and saw her retaining a laugh.

"Keygan…you're a trainer I'm guessing?" Catelin asked. Keygan resisted to say 'duh'.

"Yeah."

"What are your plans?"

"Excuse me?"

"Plans. You're goals you want to accomplish."

Keygan had to think about. It wasn't that she didn't know; it was that should she know. She just met Catelin and wasn't going to see her again so there was no reason to tell her anything. Plus Keygan didn't know who to trust in this world with a goal like hers in mind. She didn't need the target on her back nay larger than it already was. Keygan thought it best to make something up.

"I want to become a strong trainer and win the League." Keygan replied. She wasn't lying, just exempting information. She'd have to thank Eden for that one.

"That sounds awesome. Like I said, I love Pokémon and want to learn everything about them. I then want to open up a trainer's school and teach upcoming trainer all they need to know. I want to share my love and knowledge, but I can't do that. The League shut down all the schools and doesn't plan on opening any anytime soon."

Keygan had to admit that was impressive. Catelin had a solid dream, but she was right. Trainer school were shut down and the application was born. It sucked. Perhaps Catelin would have understood if she hadn't lied…exempted the truth from her.

"Maybe you should do something about it," Keygan said.

"What do you mean?" Catelin asked.

"Stop wasting your time here talking about with people who don't care. You won't get anywhere. Find people who will back you up on your goal and fight together. Eventually you could get through and make it happen. If not, at least you can say you tried and keep at it." Keygan explained.

"I see…would you back me up?" Catelin asked.

"I guess so. You have a solid idea and we're in need of people who can teach others about the world we live in." Keygan replied.

"Really?"

"Yeah." Keygan said taking her leave as the tour was over and it had been over an hour. Beedrill would be waiting.

Catelin stared at the girl with the Vulpix walk away. She was very informed and gave excellent advice. She was going after the League. Not many people challenged the League anymore because of the dangers. Keygan didn't seem to be afraid of what might come, but seemed determined to change it. Someone who backs you up. They backed each other up.

Keygan stayed in Pewter City an extra day and spent the rest of her 'day off' playing with her Pokémon. They seemed to enjoy the ball she got. They would hit it around and enjoy each other's company. They then relaxed in the sun and napped. Vulpix enjoyed the sun on her fur. They then eat dinner and decided to turn in early. They were wiped from their day and wanted to sleep.

The next morning they decided to head off the Cerulean City. The next gym was located there and their Keygan would get her second badge. She hoped the leader was as understanding as Brock. They were about to leave Pewter City and start on the path toward Mt. Moon.

"Keygan!"

Keygan's smiling face dropped and she turned to see Catelin. What in the Reverse World was she doing here? Shouldn't she be at work or something? She was dressed in what looked like travel clothes and had a bag.

"Catelin…"

"Wait…can I go with you?" she asked.

'That was blunt.' Keygan thought before asking, "Why?"

"I thought about what you said and you're right. I quit my job and decided to do something about my dream. I'm going for it. You're trying to beat the League and I want to back you up on your dream. If you change the world I can achieve my dream. I want to be behind you every step of the way."

"How did you know?" Keygan asked surprised. Catelin called her out on her lie.

"I figured it out. Why else would you say all you did and attempt at challenging the League?" Catelin explained. Keygan gave her credit that she wasn't as dumb as she thought, Naïve, whichever description works or sounds better. "Please?"

Keygan was speechless. Someone wanted to travel with her. That never happened. She was fine with just Vulpix being out with her and now she have to worry about a person. At least Vulpix could defend herself.

"Don't worry about me! I can do about anything! Cook! Clean! Conversation! Please!"

Keygan questioned about what she was pitching. A travel companion or a house wife? She looked down at Vulpix and Vulpix's face said no. She didn't want another human around especially one she didn't trust. Keygan looked at her starter and smiled.

"Sure."

"Vulpix!" Vulpix shouted. Did Keygan miss the ques about what to say?! She didn't want her around! She wasn't going to like nor listen to her!

"Thank you! I hope we'll be great friends!" Catelin said.

Keygan thought about her decision. It was for the best and it was hard to say no to her face. Also what she said. Catelin knew how to talk. Keygan thought she would have someone to talk to so the road wouldn't be so lonely. Keygan also thought about Vulpix. Vulpix needed to get use to humans again and this was one way. Vulpix might not like it, but she didn't have a choice and would have to suck it up.

"Yeah."

"Hi Vulpix! I know we got off on the wrong foot yesterday, but I hope we'll be friends." Catelin said trying to pet her.

"I wouldn't do that!" Keygan tried to stop her. It was too late.

"Vul!" Vulpix opened her mouth and released an Ember attack. Vulpix was wrong, going to the museum was a bad idea. She then turned and jumped up onto Keygan's shoulder and laid down with her rear on Keygan's bag and paws on her shoulder. Keygan first thought to scold her, but couldn't after what this caused. She did give her a look telling her not to do that. However, what mattered to Keygan was that Vulpix was finally sitting where Keygan wanted her too. Keygan wanted Vulpix to ride instead of walk, but Vulpix turned her down each time. She'd have to write this down later.

"Sorry about that. Vulpix doesn't like people except me. She might get used to you, but I wouldn't count on it happening. She did that to me when we met." Keygan apologized.

"It's okay!" Catelin said brushing herself off. "I understand. Sorry Vulpix."

"Pix." She turned away.

"Oh dear…" Keygan moaned.

Keygan had to admit it was going to get interesting with Catelin around. At least she wouldn't be bored. Catelin joining her would be good. Hopefully it would beneficial for everyone.

AN: Chapter 6 is done! Catelin has joined our heroine and favorite fox! I hope you liked it! I hope you'll stay tune and review, favorite, and/or follow in the meantime! Thanks and see you later!