Bonnie's Trainer Adventures 2

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In Which Bonnie Receives Pichu

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Loudly pitched humming could be heard throughout the various streets of Lumiose. The source seemed to be emanating from a blonde teenage girl who goes by the name Bonnie. Everybody in the city could tell, not because she was a popular and well liked resident but by the small card she held in her hands. It would glisten in the sun when she held it up high showing it to passersby's. There most likely wasn't a soul in the region's capital that didn't know this girl's name or her Dedenne for that matter. She introduced him to everybody as her first Pokémon.

"Hi! My name's Bonnie and I'm a new trainer! This is my partner Dedenne!" She smiled and waved at the passing woman. The woman smiled and kept walking briskly. And this pattern would go on for hours.

"Phew Dedenne. I'm exhausted. You've been my Pokémon for over 24 hours and it's still so weird! I've always considered you my Pokémon. But now you're my Pokémon! I don't know how many times I'm going to have to say it for it to sound real!" Bonnie exclaimed as she sat on a bench off Vernal Avenue.

A cry was heard from the mouse Pokémon sitting in her satchel along with a cheery nod of its head.

"I've done the rest of my trainer shopping as Dad and Clemont call it. Now what?" She asked the mouse while drawing attention to the bag in her right hand.

It was as if the electric rodent was instead a psychic type because her response came in the form of a ring. The teenager whipped her head from the shopping bag to the Pokémon with an incredulous look on her face. Time seemed to stop before a confused noise was voiced from Dedenne and brought Bonnie out of her stupor. The mouse Pokémon turned around so it appeared to be digging and soon turned around holding a small device out to the girl.

"OH! My holocaster! Crap. Thanks Dedenne! That was weird!" She laughed and pressed answer.

A blue hologram of a male appeared on the screen. With a little giggle she started the conversation.

"Hi Brother! I finished my shopping." She replied

"You alright Bonnie? You seem a little… worked up?" Clemont carefully responded.

"No no, I'm fine. Just a little tired I suppose." Said Bonnie.

"Well you've been running around the city all day, as well as yesterday. I don't think you got any sleep! I do hope you're not too tired though. There's someplace you have to go." Clemont replied.

"More errands are you kidding me! I don't remember ever doing this much shopping when we traveled last!" Bonnie complained

"That's because I did it all. But no there's no more errands." Her brother replied frankly.

"Then what is it?" She begged.

"Meet me at Professor Sycamore's laboratory in a few minutes. I'll see you soon." Clemont said and the hologram cut out.

"Hmph." Said the girl as she put away the device and the rodent scurried down from her shoulder and into its respective napping spot.

"I wonder what this is all about…" she wondered and looked at Dedenne. Tilting his head it shrugged its little body towards her as if saying it doesn't know.

"AH! What if I'm getting a Pokédex! That would be so COOL!" She exclaimed and jumped off the bench in search for North Avenue where the laboratory lies.

"Ne neee neeeneeeeee!" could be heard through the streets as if a Pokémon was on ride which was too bumpy for its liking.

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After opening the heavy doors Bonnie was left with a slight pant in her breath but nothing to rival what her brother's would have been. "Geez, I'm glad I always ran so much as a kid." She muttered to herself. Looking up she noticed a familiar face. Smiling and giving a slight wave Bonnie caught the attention of a lab assistant of the Professors.

"Hi Bonnie! How are you? Happy Belated Birthday!" she smiled as she walked over to the girl.

"Thank you! . Do you know why Clemont wanted me here?" She asked.

"Yes! He is in the other room with Professor Sycamore. They both wanted to talk to you a bit before you left for your journey." She smiled in response and began walking in the direction she pointed just a second ago.

Taking as an invitation to follow, Bonnie fell in steps with the older woman and walked through the threshold to the study where she noted two men seated on the sofa.

Her brother lifted his attention from the Professor and smiled up at her. Sycamore took that as a sign they had guests and redirected his attention as well.

"Bonnie! Welcome back! Feel good to be sixteen?" sounded the Professor's friendly French accent.

"Mmm. Yes It's been good!" Bonnie smiled and continued, "But if you don't mind me asking, why did you call me here? Did you still want me to help out around the lab? I know I haven't been as much as I used to. Sorry about that..." she sheepishly apologized.

Sycamore gave a light laugh and smile, "No Bonnie it's okay. You've done more than enough to help out around here over the years. Which is why I want to thank you. And after all, you are a new trainer. And helping new trainers is what I do."

Smiling Bonnie replied, "So what does that mean for me? I already have my starter Pokémon!"

"Bonnie, don't you remember he doesn't just give trainers their first Pokémon. The order doesn't matter. Did you forget about Chespin already or Froakie? They weren't mine or Ash's first Pokémon by a long shot." Voiced her brother.

"Oh yeah, how could I forget!" she exclaimed.

Standing up the Professor walked over to the right side of the room where a mahogany table was against the wall. It was then Bonnie realized there were items resting atop the white dolly. Before she could decipher what they were Sycamore's body blocked her view. Puffing her cheeks out she took a seat on the couch across from where the two men were seated.

Turning back around the man walked back towards the siblings and stopped across from the newbie trainer handing her a red tablet like device.

Squealing the girl stood up and grabbed the Pokédex. "I knew I was going to get one of these! That's so exciting! Thank you Professor!" She smiled brightly.

"You're welcome Bonnie! I can't wait to see all the data you've collected after you're journey." Said the Professor.

Glancing back at the table the Professor just vacated she realized there were still pokeballs left behind. "Hrmm, if you don't mind me asking Professor, why did you leave the balls on the table?"

Laughing he exclaimed, "This is why!" And she motioned his right out and in a small circle motion as if to let her know to turn around. Her brother's face was similar as he smiled and nodded his head forward.

Behind her stood the assistant from earlier holding a small yellow Pokémon in her arms.

"Pi Pichu Pi!" cried the small yellow rodent. It's black tipped ears twitching slightly while its hands are moving about. Small spurts of electricity coming from its tiny pink cheeks.

"No way. You're giving me a Pichu!" excitement was resonating from Bonnie's voice as she scurried around the couch to the older female. When she reached her she bent down slightly to rest her hands on her knees to gaze into the small Pokémon's eyes. Little black eyes met blue as she held her arms out for the rodent to jump into. Accepting her friendliness, the Pokémon leapt and let out a cry.

"Hi Pichu! My name's Bonnie! I guess I'm you're new trainer!" Pichu squeaked in reply to her hug and let out a burst of electricity that electrified the girl.

With her hair sticking out in all directions Bonnie giggled and said, "Ah that's nothing I can't handle! Welcome to the family! Dedenne meet our new companion Pichu!"

Looking up from the satchel the two Pokémon made eye contact and jumped to the floor. Both stood facing each other as the people in the room surrounded to two rodents. The Pokémon being in their own world didn't take notice to their surroundings. Electricity flowed from the orange rodent's yellow cheeks to Pichu's.

"Look Bonnie, they're communicating!" Gasped Clemont. "Such a amazing site to watch. I love this!" said the nerd.

Both Pokémon ceased their sparks and cried happily.

Smiling down at her two new editions to her team Bonnie cried, "AW, look they're friends!"

"Did you want to do the honor Bonnie? Make it official?" asked the Professor.

The girl gazed up at the Professor in confusion before he pointed to her bag.

"Oh! The pokeball! Yeah!" she gasped and started rummaging through her bag. "I really need to get in the habit of staying neat." She muttered. "AHA! Found it! Are you ready Pichu?" she asked the Pokémon.

"Pi Pichu!" it cried.

With a little more precision the blonde pressed the button better than she had on previous occasions and Pichu was engulfed in red light. Looking down at the now occupied pokeball, she looked down at Dedenne and shook her right shoulder slightly. Taking that as a sign to leap up, he did and then she smiled at her Pokémon.

"Ready?" She asked Dedenne as it gave her a nod.

"I caught a Pichu!" She yelled excitedly as she and Dedenne leapt into the air.

Smiling at his sister's familiar looking antics she said, "Bonnie. I hate to ruin the fun but you were given a Pichu."

"Shh. Clemont." She shushed. Then clicked the Pokeball once more to release her new friend onto her opposite shoulder.

Turning back to face the adults in the room, she nodded her head and smiled. "Well. I'm off. Thank you for all your help! I really appreciate everything! Now it's time for me to start my journey. I'm going to be a lot stronger when you see me next! Don't you forget it!"

"We all at the lab can't wait for the day you return Bonnie." Smiled Sycamore.

"I'll miss you Bonnie. Remember you can always call home. And you make sure you don't forget about us." Clemont's voice wavered.

This caused the female to get excess water in her eyes, which she tried to hold back but ultimately failed. "Oh Clemont! I'll miss you too! Make sure you find a girlfriend when I'm gone!" she cried and ran into her brother giving him a bone-crushing hug. He gave her a squeeze and released her to wipe her tears.

"You'll do great Bonnie. Remember, you have to be strong. I can't wipe your tears anymore." He gave her a strong smile, which she easily reflected back.

"Don't worry I will be! I'm going to be the best trainer you've ever seen! Don't you all forget that either!" Giving herself a strong hit across her chest she puffed out her body and looked from one shoulder to another where her Pokémon were smiling down at her.

Her body suddenly went lax and her eyes lit up like saucers and a smile that could rival the sun's brightness crossed her face. Starting to head for the door quickly she turned when she turned the knob. Giving everyone a big wave and smile she yelled in her wake, "I'm going to be the strongest electric rodent trainer you've ever seen! Just you wait and see!"

With that she ran down the front steps of the laboratory into the busy streets of Lumiose.

"Well you look at that. She finally found a goal." Sighed Clemont happily. Then he cupped his hands around his mouth yelling after his sister. "Have fun Bonnie! Be safe! Don't forget to get your stuff at home and say bye to Dad!" He waved through the door.

After his sister was long gone his hand dropped but not before lifting his glasses to wipe a small tear from his eye. A hand landed on his shoulder, which shook him from his senses. Clemont looked up to notice the Professor looking down at him. With a confident smile he said, "Don't worry about your sister Clemont. She's a strong girl. She has you to thank for that. You've taught her a lot."

Clemont's face brightened as he replied with a genuine "Thank you."

And the laboratory door snapped closed like a metaphor symbolizing the end to another chapter of his life.

X End of Chapter 2 X

So my headcanon got revealed at the end of this chapter. I'm sure you picked up on it. All six chapters will focus around the electric rodents. Yes, I feel it would be so adorable and just like her to raise electric rodents. Thoughts? Let me know! Thank you!