We Can Form Our Own Destiny

by Shelbyrox21

My father's hands were behind his back and he grinned. "I have a gift for you Scarlet. When I was ten years old just like you, I came to this same lab to get my first Pokemon. I wore a very special hat my whole journey, and it's still one of my most prized possessions. Now I want to give it to you." "Are you sure Dad?" Ash smiled. "Positive Princess." STORY CURRENTLY ON HOLD!

7. Chapter VI

Chapter VI:

The walk to Brock's house was peaceful. I could see Starly and Fletchling shrieking in the distance, calling out happy songs as the sun went down. Every once in a while I would glance over to see Nathan's eyes light up at the sight of the bird pokemon.

"Starly were originally from Sinnoh, and Fletchling from Kalos! You're Dad was right, there's foreign pokemon everywhere!"

Eventually we arrived to the small green and white home belonging to our uncle. Grinning like mad-men, we raced the the door, knocking quickly.

"Who is it?" The raspy gentle voice of Brock called from inside the home.

"The milkman!" Nathan shouted jokingly, and we heard several laughs come from behind the door. I rolled my eyes at Nathan, and he shot me a dazzling grin.

"It's open!"

I twisted the door open and walked inside, greeted by three familiar faces.

The first was Brock, dressed in jeans and an orange t-shirt, his pokemon breeder apron tied loosely around his waist. He beamed at us as he walked in.

The second was Forrest, the Gym Leader. He waved at us before disappearing into the kitchen.

Last was Bryce, Forrests youngest son. He is a twelve year old aspiring pokemon breeder and Gym Leader. His spikey brown hair stuck up in a few spots, and he was wearing a tight white long sleeved shirt under his uncles green vest with pockets, beige pants, black and white sneakers and a grey pokeball belt.

Bryce raced forward, crashing into us and wrapping his muscular arms around us both, knocking the breath out of us. "Scarlet! Nathan! It's so great to see you!" He cried, beaming.

"It's great to see you too Bryce!" I gasped.

Nathan nodded. "Yeah- but could you like- maybe let us go? I can't breath." I held back a giggle as his face started turning purple.

"Opps." Bryce flushed in embarrassment, releasing us. As Nathan tried to catch his breath, I turned to my energetic cousin with a beam. "So what's new cuz?"

"Oh you know, the usual. My Dad teaches me how to run a gym by day, and for three hours a night I learn about breeding from Uncle Brock. But who cares about me, tell me about you're journey! What pokemon have you caught?"

"I have a Mudkip and a Wurmple." Nathan smirked cockily. I rolled my eyes. "yeah, and you wont shut up about it.

Bryce laughed and turned to me. "What about you Scarlet?"

I smiled. "I have a Growlithe and a Buizel."

"Can I see them?"

I shook my head. "There resting at the Pokemon Centre We should be able to get them tomorrow."

"Then you'll need a good rest. I trust you want to battle Forrest for a Gym Badge?" Brock spoke up for the first time, and I nodded, while Nathan shook his head. "No, it's contests for me. Our next stop is Crestfallen town."

"Just like you're parents. Well good luck. I'll make sure we catch it on TV!" Brock beamed.

"Oh yeah, I'll make sure to call you-"

Nathan was cut off by a loud boom, and the four of us jumped.

"What was that?" Bryce gasped.

We ran outside, and looked back in the direction we came, seeing clouds of black smoke in the sky.

"That's where the Pokemon Centre is!" Brock exclaimed horrified.

"Oh no! Our Pokemon!" I cried.

Racing towards the Centre as quick as we could, we arrived in time to see a large Zorua balloon floating above the Pokemon Centre, a cage underneath it.

We heard three maniacle laughs, and I groaned. "Not them again!"

Brock looked at the balloon in shock. "It can't be..."

"Be respectful, and take off your hats!" A familiar purple head appeared from inside the balloon.

"Were here to snatch pokemon, and that will be that!" A second figure appeared, with short blue hair.

"To protect the world from abomination!"

"To unite all peoples with declaration!"

"Hope and Faith to always defy!"

"As fast as a bullet we are sure to fly!"

"Jackie!"

"Jace!"

"Team Rocket is here with unlimited power!"

"Ready for action, standing tall as a tower!"

"Zorua! Now Cower!" The black fox pokemon jumped up to stand on the edge of the balloons basket.

"Team Rocket! Not you idiots again!" Nathan groaned.

"How dare that miserable punk!" Jackie screeched, and Jace crossed his arms. "Yeah! We are to be treated with respect!"

Brock just sat stunned. "I can't believe it..." he mumbled.

I turned my attention to a familiar cry inside the cage hanging from the hot air balloon, and I gasped. "Growlithe! Buizel! Are you okay?"

"Buizel Bui!" "Growl! Lithe!"

Natan looked shocked as well. "Mudkip! Wurmple! We're coming!"

"Wurmp!" "Mudkip Kip!"

I snarled at the three thieves. "You give them back right now!"

Jackie crackled. "Finders keepers! After that fiasco in Viridian City, we figured we should take the powerful pokemon that managed to defeat us!"

Jace smirked. "Specifically that Growlithe!"

Zorua snickered. "Aye! And anyone that says otherwise can face my claws!"

"Houndour let's go!"

"Poochyena! Go time!"

The dogs appeared snarling in front of us, and I leaped backwards, and Nathan stepped in front of me protectively.

"We don't have our pokemon! There all in the cage!" I cried.

"Larvitar! Rhyhorn! Let's save those pokemon!" I heard Bryce cry from behind us, and two pokemon appeared in front of us, a small green pokemon, and a large rhino pokemon.

"Woah!" Nathan gasped. "Bryce has some tough pokemon!"

"Alright, if this punk wants to play, he can!" Jace screeched. "Poochyena! Bite attack!"

Jackie smirked. "Ember attack Houndour!"

The two hound pokemon raced forward at full speed toward Bryce's pokemon, but he was ready.

"Rhyhorn use horn attack on Poochyena! Larvitar counter ember with rock slide!"

Rhyhorn's horn lit up, and it charged towards Poochyena, striking it full on, sending the dog sprawling backwards with a harsh cry.

"Poochyena!" Jace cried.

Meanwhile Larvitar's body lit up, and large stones levitated straight at Houndour's attack, flying through ember to hit the hound, the rock shattering upon contact, causing the dog to yelp and collapse.

"Houndour!" Jackie screeched.

Bryce smirked. "Awesome job you two! Now Rhyhorn! Cut the cage open with horn attack!"

The rhino pokemon leaped up, and swung its horn forward, snapping the bar off the cage and setting the four pokemon free.

"NO!" Jackie and Jace shouted in horror, and I cheered as my two pokemon landed next to me, giving me happy cries.

I snickered. "Let's send them flying! Ember Growlithe!"

"Growl!"

My puppy pokemon leaped into the air, his mouth flashing bright red.

"Meep!" Zorua squealed, closing his eyes. "This is gonna hurt..."

"LITHE!"

The ember attack hit full on, causing the thieves to wail as they flew through the air. As they vanished from view, I heard them cry out. "Looks like Team Rocket's blasting off again!"

When all that was left of the thieves was a sparkle in the sky, I turned to my pokemon, embracing them in a hug, beside me, I saw Nathan doing the same.

"I'm so glad you two are safe! But I guess we have Bryce to thank for that!" I beamed, turning to my cousin.

He shrugged. "It was nothing. Who were those guys anyway?"

I opened my mouth to answer but Brock beat me to it. "Team Rocket. Your parents and I used to run into them all the time. They probably wont quit chasing after the two of you, so be prepared to fight them again."

I nodded solemnly. "You're right. Now let's go back! I have a badge to earn!" I beamed, and Growlithe leaped onto my shoulder with a cry of agreement.

That's this weeks chapter! Next chapter : Scarlet VS Forrest! Who will be victorious... STAY TUNED TO FIND OUT!