Bonnie's Trainer Adventures 5
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In Which Bonnie Bonnie catches the Twin Bandits
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Sitting on a bench in Courmaline town was a blonde female heavily immersed in a conversation via holocaster. She took no notice to her surroundings. Tuning out the heavily populated town full of tourists for their annual carnival. Excited screams were heard from the many rides and vendors.
But there was no proof she was paying attention to that. Her hands were moving around enthusiastically in excitement that showed on her face. The hologram figure looked truly proud of what she was exclaiming. Through the pixels a smile could be read upon his face.
"Brother! It was such a great match! But Gogoat was no match for my strategy with Dedenne. Oh I'm just so happy! I got my fourth badge!" She exclaimed brightly.
Laughing at his sister's antics the boy replied, "I'm so proud of you Bonnie, you beat Korrina and Ramos in record time! You've only been on your journey for a little over three months."
"Yup! And now I get to challenge one of Kalos' greatest trainers! I'm so ready for this. I hope he is too!" Bonnie chirped.
Giving a subtle cough he said, "Ahem, yeah about that."
Mood suddenly changing Bonnie whipped her head down from looking at the sky to the hologram. "What is it Clemont." She asked.
"I want you to challenge my gym last." He said getting straight to the point.
"What! WHY! This challenge has been a goal of mine to reach!" Bonnie cried.
"I-I understand that. But I was thinking… wouldn't it be better if we can challenge each other with a full team of Pokémon? I think this battle means more to us than just giving out a gym badge." Clemont clarified.
"But how will that work! I need five gym badges in order to challenge the next gym…" Bonnie questioned.
"Being the big brother that already am, I took care of that! Thanks to Science!" He said.
Bonnie let out a small grumble with a face palm and continued, "And how'd you manage that… without it ending in disaster…"
"We did several of them a favor in the past, they were more than happy to overlook the situation as long as you train hard and are a formidable opponent for them which I know you are. I contacted them with a new invention I made!" Clemont said and held up what looked like a small device. "It's a gym leader transmit device! So we can contact each other!" Clemont continued.
"Oh… And it worked?" Bonnie asked hesitantly.
"Yes Bonnie. Without flaw." He said proudly.
"You couldn't have used a holocaster?" Bonnie asked.
"Why should I when it's possible to make a new invention!" Clemont explained.
"Clemont! Like really! I've been waiting for this!" She whined.
"Yes! I think that's what's b…" He started to reply when all of a sudden Bonnie disappeared and his hologram kept shaking.
"esst- Bonnie what's going on!" Clemont yelled.
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"AH! NO WAY. CLEMONT. NO! COME BACK HERE!" He heard Bonnie yell.
Ahead of Bonnie was a pair of Pokémon making their way away with her holocaster. She could hear sneaky cries from the duo and muffled screams from her brother.
"Come on! That's expensive! Give it back!" she yelled again.
Meanwhile as Clemont was still bewildered at what's happening.
Reaching into her purse she pulled out a pokeball and yelled, "Pikachu! I need your help! Catch these bandit Pokémon!"
"Pi! Pika!" It cried and took off ahead of her after the two Pokémon.
Bonnie followed the three figures as they neared the carnival.
"Oh come onnn. This suddenly got a whole lot harder!" She mumbled.
Weaving in between people she kept running trying to keep her eye on the chase.
Suddenly she caught up to Pikachu whom was looking upwards at the ferris wheel. Looking down she said, "Don't tell me they got away… up there."
Ears pointing downwards the Pikachu let out a small whimper. Letting out a grunted sigh Bonnie looked upwards to see two silhouettes waving at her. The holocaster looked oversized in the small Pokémon's palms. With the shade blocking their faces all Bonnie could make out was how oddly they looked. Bonnie noticed from their silhouettes that the duo was clothed. The one with Bonnie's device had what looked to be a small cape around its neck and a jester hat. While it's partner in crime had beads around its neck and a large bow on its head. Squinting her eyes further she gasped when she noticed the long rounded ears and sharp tail.
"PIKACHU. LOOK CLOSELY." She gasped.
Straining her neck the Pokémon looked around at different angles and let out a cry when the sun shined on the bandits.
"IT'S A PLUSLE AND MINUN! WHAT ARE THE ODDS!" Bonnie happily cried.
"If only they weren't theifs." Bonnie muttered.
The Pikachu cheered right beside her trainer.
"Now it's even more important we catch up with these two little thiefs!" Bonnie snidely remarked.
Turning on her heel Bonnie ran towards the Ferris wheels entrance completely ignoring the waiting line. Unpleasant remarks were made from the awaiting crowd but the blonde did not heed any attention. The attendant was about to speak to Bonnie about her behavior but she beat him to the punch.
"Is there anyway you could stop this ride? She pleaded.
"Um. No miss. But you need to get back in line." He pointed.
"But. Listen! I need to catch those two Pokémon that are riding on the ride!" She pointed up to the cart that was nearing the top point. "They stole my holocaster!"
"Even if we stop the ride miss there isn't anything we can do. They are at the point." The attendant said very monotone.
"But maybe we can fly up there? Isn't there any Officer Jenny's around?" asked Bonnie.
"She left this morning for a case on the surrounding routes. She won't be back for some time. And you aren't allowed to fly near machinery. Sorry for the inconvenience." He said.
Puffing out her cheeks Bonnie replied, "Oh fine. You're no fun." And she walked away tapping her chin in order to spring an idea. Up above the two Pokémon were laughing away.
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"There's gotta be some way…" She muttered to herself. "They have to come down sometime… But in the meantime…"
Pikachu just stayed sulkily by her side.
Suddenly a gleam in the sky caught her eye. Looking up and shading her eyes from the sun she caught two figures gliding through the sky.
Dumbfounded she shook her head and looked again. The pair was gliding through the air holding onto a piece of fabric. Analyzing the situation she discovered it was actually the Plusle's cape.
"Those sneaky little bandits! Come on we have to go after them!" She yelled to her Pikachu and followed in pursuit.
The cape riders landed several feet in front of Bonnie and took off like lightning.
"Show them how powerful my team of electric rodents can be. Use quick attack to catch up with them! They aren't the only ones who have super speed!"
Pikachu nodded in response and went on ahead.
"Oh Clemont is going to kill me…" she muttered to herself and kept trudging along.
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Halting to a stop again Bonnie noticed they were at yet another ride. Looking up at the label it read, The Zipper." It befits its name, a very tall ride that seemed to ride a cart up at least 100 feet. Catching the eye of her Pikachu, which was by her ankles Bonnie, gave her a questioned look. The Pokémon nodded its head as if confirming the bandits were in the awaited cart. Looking around for a line she realized there wasn't one.
"Um…" Bonnie muttered
"If you're looking for a line, there ain't one." The attendant battered.
"EH? How come?" Bonnie questioned taking little steps toward the awaiting box. Taking a peak around she noticed two small ears popping out of the back area of the box.
"This ride's ruthless babe. It's a nasty one." He flirted.
"Uh yeah okay…" she hesitantly replied. Looking over at the lockers she placed her backpack inside, locked it and went to take the only seat out of the thirty aligned in rows.
"Need help with that baby?" The man said while reaching forward.
Bonnie coughed, "Ah, no thanks" As she reached over and strapped herself in, then reaching adjacent to her and doing so for the Pokémon.
"Fine then. Have fun" he waved behind him.
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The gate shut after the overly attached attendant, which left Bonnie alone on the 'ruthless' ride. It was then she realized what she had got herself into. Taking off in a rush upwards Bonnie screamed.
"I now regret being tall enough to ride things at the carnival!"
"Pikkkkkaaaaa!" The Pikachu screamed.
If the momentum of the ride wasn't enough, up above Bonnie saw flashes of electricity.
"No... NO! Stop! AHH!" She shrieked
"Pikachu we have to stop them! They're gonna deep fry the ride at the pace they're going!"
But the Pikachu could do nothing about it for it was strapped in.
"Ugh! I thought this through but didn't at the same time. " She mumbled.
Inching side to side in her seat Bonnie managed to slip a hand into her pocket.
"This is really hard to do going up and down constant at like 50 mph. " she grunted.
Struggling to release her hand once more she enlarge the pokeball.
"Go..." She hesitated as the red light dissipated and in it's place stood Dedenne.
"Dedenne! Phew! I was hoping it was you. I need your help! And I know you can do this!"
The Dedenne cried in happiness when it suddenly got jerked to the ground.
"-denne." It groaned
"Ha ha... Should have warned you about that. We're about 100 feet off the ground. Pikachu and I are strapped in and we need to catch up to/stop/capture the Plusle and Minun who are on the this ride!" Bonnie gasped for breath.
Dedenne twisted it's head to the side and gave a quick nod with sparks of electricity sprouting from it's cheek symbolizing it was ready.
"Eep. Not so much electricity." She laughed and the orange mouse started its ascent up the ride towards the small bandits.
Unable to crane her neck upward because of the miles per hour she was traveling, being able to see or hear commotion above her was impossible. Pikachu and Bonnie relied on their faithful companion to get the job done.
"Only a few more minutes…" Bonnie whispered to herself.
Meanwhile up above Dedenne was coming up with some trouble on staying balanced. The constant pressure from the ride's speed was starting to take its effect and slow him down. The twin bandits noticed this predicament and laughed. The Plusle went a little overboard and started to lose his balance but luckily his partner caught him by the cape before falling down to where the female trainer was seated.
Noticing the orange mouse was gaining on them the red and blue accented mice started their ascent once more. Passing the holocaster between them as they make the climb. But still, there was no progress. It was a metaphorical sea-saw ride between the three.
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Down below Bonnie was still seated and was not enjoying the ride what so ever. Leaning her head back she let a large sigh escape. Squirming in her seat she kept trying to reach into her right pocket.
"Pika?" The Pikachu's voice vibrated in question over the loud wind crushing noises.
"I'm…ugh trying…to get… Pach's pokeball. Time for plan 2." Bending over as far as she her restraints to the left were holding her she finally managed to release her last pokeball. Pressing the button she waited for the red light to dissipate. It did.
Just as the ride reached the top. The Pachirsu cried out happily when suddenly it was velocity was shortened and he was flattened like a pancake.
"Heh, sorry Pachirisu, I need you to try and find the emergency stop button on this ride!" She yelled over the roaring engine noises.
Tilting his head in confusion the Pachirisu looked up at his trainer while trying to get his bearings holding onto the metal ledge. Ears perked upwards sending Bonnie another non-verbal communication.
"PRESS A RED BUTTON." Bonnie tried again. And this time got a successful nod from the blue squirrel as he carefully crawled away towards his mission.
Seconds later the ride halted to a complete stop.
However the access passengers didn't stop along with the ride. The Pachirisu went flying backwards stumbling over a few rows of seats before his tail was able to grab ahold of a seat to steady himself. Up above was a different story. Looking upward once more Bonnie prayed her plan would work.
It looked promising. She noticed a Pokémon was falling towards her. Gasping she looked around franticly for some way out of her safety belt. Sadly there was no way.
"I should have figured even if this ride stops there is no way out. That would defeat the purpose of a safety belt…" She muttered.
"Pikachu, try and use Iron Tail to break yourself out. Hurry! Pachirisu use Super Fang on my belt and help me!" Bonnie ordered.
Pikachu's Iron Tail broke through in time and caught the descending Pokémon in a midair roll.
"Ah sweet! Good one Pikachu!" Bonnie cheered as she stood up. "Thanks Pacha, that was great." She smiled and looked at Pikachu to see who the falling mouse was.
"Ahh. It was Minun" Bonnie said as she bent down to reach the two rodents eye level."
The Minun gave out a cold stare and tried to struggle out of the bigger rodents grasp. Seeing no success the Minun tried an electric shock. But that was to have no effect either.
"There's no need to fight us. I just want my holocaster back. The device you took from me. That's very important to me." Bonnie smiled lightly once more and held out her hand.
Minun in response huffed and turned its head the other way.
At this time the two remaining electric mice had made their way down from the top of the ride. Plusle immediately realized his partner was in a bind. Suddenly he disappeared from sight. However, Dedenne saw through his plan and tackled the red and yellow mouse before it could tackle Pikachu into letting the blue and yellow mouse free. Pichu set out large amps of electricity, which had no effect either.
"Listen. I'm not here to hurt either of you." Bonnie spoke to the bandits. "I would just like my holocaster back right now." The Minun stayed in the same position while the Plusle held its ground."
"I can see you have trouble trusting humans, but you have to give us a chance. There are a lot of us that really care for Pokémon. You can't judge us all the same. Ask my Pokémon." Said Bonnie. Which started a conversation between the electric mice. Little sparks and sounds erupted.
Bonnie just stood there clueless but smiled nonetheless.
The touching moment was interrupted when sirens were heard off in the distance.
"Crap…" Bonnie muttered. "Okay, we have to hurry this up. Eh hehh eh." Bonnie meekly laughed.
All attention was turned on her. Bonnie reached into her satchel and pulled out a small metal tin.
"Minun. If you give us my holocaster, I'll have Pikachu let you go. And you can
have some treats as a thank you. How's that sound, Minun? Pichu?" Bonnie smiled.
The duo looked at each other and slowly nodded. Stepping forward Pachirisu held his paws out. And as they promised the holocaster was now turned over.
"Great! Thank you! Here you go." Bonnie cheered and held out both her hands full of treats. The twin Pokémon walked up to a separate hand and each took a nibble. Their faces lit up as they cried and cheered.
Suddenly the ride jerked.
"Uh oh." Bonnie gasped.
"Ah, okay. Everybody return." She called out and held out her Pokeballs. Bidding her three Pokémon adieu.
Bonnie started to walk back to a seat to attempt to lessen the blow she was about to receive once the Zipper made its way to the bottom when she felt a tap on her leg. Looking down Minun was looking up at her with sad eyes. The Plusle having the same look a few steps behind her.
"Are you scared?" Bonnie whispered.
Receiving nods in return Bonnie replied.
"Don't worry. They won't hurt you. Is this why you sneak around all the time and cause trouble?"
The Plusle let out a small cry.
"Um. Ahh…" Bonnie contemplated.
"Minun! Minun!" the Pokémon cried.
"Do you… want to… perhaps come with me?" Bonnie decided to try out.
Before the Pokémon could respond she held out her hands and franticly shook them.
"I promise I'll take good care of you guys. And if I don't I won't force you to stay."
The duo let out the first genuine smiles she had seen all afternoon and they were whisked away with bright red light.
Bonnie smiled triumphantly and continued walking to take her seat.
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"Bonnie? Could you explain what happened here?" Officer Jenny asked.
And now she shows up. Bonnie ignored the voice in her head and spoke kindly, "Nothing! Nothing at all! I think the system just malfunctioned." She smiled and waved goodbye to the officer.
"Okay. Stay in town in case we have anymore questions Bonnie!" Jenny yelled.
"Alright! Officer Jenny! I will!" Replied the teen taking out her two newly acquired Pokémon. Nothing at all… I'm one step closer to my ultimate goal.
Bonnie walked to the outskirts of town before pressing the circles directly in the middle of the two balls.
The light disappeared to show Plusle and Minun whom looked up at their new trainer.
"We're all clear. Except I want to ask you both something."
The Pokémon tilted their heads as if to ask for what.
"I know you've stolen other things. So where do you keep them?" She said.
Ears pointed downwards the two Pokémon debated on answering. Bonnie could tell. But they chose the correct path and motion for Bonnie to follow behind.
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Sunset was about to fall when the three reached their destination, a small cave off the route. Bonnie had trouble walking in seeing it was pitch black. Suddenly the cave was alit. Looking to her right she realized Minun had used Flash. But that wasn't the only flash before her eyes. Bonnie was startled with the items before her. There was mountains of items stacked all over the place.
"WHAT." She yelled.
This is going to take months…
"We better get started now…" Bonnie muttered to the two Pokémon.
The twins whipped their heads around at the girl.
"Yeah, you heard me. You can't keep all this stuff. We have to get it all back." She said.
Shocked looks covered their faces.
"And I'm going to help you. Don't worry. We're in this together. Pikachu, Dedenne and Pachirisu too. We're a team. The best electric rodent team you could ever dream of." Bonnie smiled and released the rest of their team.
"Now let's get to work everybody." Bonnie cheered with her fist pointing up in the air.
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The cave's light could be seen from miles away all throughout the night.
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And several nights after that.
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While Clemont sits at home still contemplating the past event.
X End of Chapter X