Camp Pokemon

RED WING ZERO: Yeah, I think that I was too sudden with this chapter, but anyway, enjoy!

P.S. POV stands for Point of view!

Chapter 2 - Welcome To Camp Pokemon

POV: SCOTT

As me, Lily, and April got of the bus, it was clear April was the most excited of everyone. She was jumping up and down, and every once in a while squealing a little. I wanted to come here really bad, but at least I didn't nearly break my arm by accidentally hitting it with my elbow while we were getting of the bus. Ouch.

Anyway, we all stepped off of the bus to be greeted by a large-bodied man with a black suave fashion sense and a ridiculous short black haircut with a bent fringe. He was standing next to a skinny woman wearing a dark dress, and I assumed that they were married. When we all got off the bus and into a large circular opening, with a path heading towards the main area, we all stood in a horizontal line and he went to stand in front of us.

"Hello..." He said in a big, booming voice, "I am Mr. Jones. Welcome to Camp Pokemon!"
Everyone cheered, April being the loudest. I reminded myself to tell her that, just to rub it in.

Mr. Jones sneezed, ignored the people cheering "Yuk!" from the crowd, and pulled out a white hanky with a golden pattern on it. He blew his nose on it, and I hoped that he wasn't the kind of guy who caused debris when they did it. Luckily, he wasn't.

"And I'm Mrs. Jones, I hope you enjoy your stay!" The woman said, putting on a smile, which at first I thought was fake, but then worked out it was just because she smiled that way. Her eyes carefully scanned all of the children, and stopped only at me for some reason her eyes wouldn't show. This meant all the kids turned to look at me, and I turned beet red. Why would she look at me like that?

Mr. Jones finished wiping his nose, and put it back into his pocket. "You may release your Pokemon now."

Lily was the quickest at doing this, April just behind, and I fumbled for a bit with my black bag's zip before I could pull out Sparky's Pokeball. The air was filled with the sound of the opening of the pokeballs, and 20 red flashes filled the area in unision. Sparky came out a bit dizzy, and fumbled around for a moment, then noticed me and jumped straight into my arms. He was really cute, and it was almost funny that we were so alike. I watched as all the other Pokemon did the same, apart from some lame boy who had a Magikarp, and Ivy, who just snuggled up against Lily's leg. Sparky had ruffled up fur, so I guessed he must have been sleeping, and he was all cheery, just like I was. People always tell us we act a lot alike, and I could see it too. We both loved playing sports, especially together, and just a month before this camp we had travelled to Nibasa City and back. I didn't like putting him into battles, though, and we had a lot of battles, with Sparky always being ready before even I was.

I heard a squeal from April's direction and saw that Kitty had knocked her over. Well, all the better to tease her with. It never really made sense that she called her Kitty, because that's a name you'd give to a Skitty, but I guess whatever works for her.

Mr Jones made a comment that was straight from the brochure. "Keep your Pokemon out of their pokeballs for the full two weeks, unless specified otherwise. Understand?"

Everyone nodded, except April, who was picking herself up from the ground.

"No catching Pokemon while you are here, NO EXCEPTIONS. No sneaking out at night. And lastly... have fun!"

"YEAH!" We all yelled as a unit, throwing our arms into the air.

"Now, I will read out which cabin you will be in. Once I call out your name, get your bags and go to that cabin. Cabins A and B are for gentlemen. C and D are for women. So, please listen out for your name."

I was sure it would be fun meeting new people and stuff, so I tossed my head up in determination.

"Adams, Joe. Cabin A."
A blonde-haired boy that looked a little younger than me started walking to the bus' storage space, where the bags were kept.

"Amarstar, Leo. Cabin B."
An older boy with black hair stepped out from the crowd.

"Autumn, Scott. Cabin B."

That was me. I grabbed my suitcase, Sparky alongside me, and we followed where Mrs. Jones had gone (to the cabins), which were at the end of the circle. There were four large wooden cabins, each with a large white letter spraypainted on the front. To the right of them were three more identical buildings, with the words 'DINING ROOM' on one, 'STAFF ONLY' on the second, and 'STORAGE - KEEP OUT" On the last. There was also a couple of paths that were out the back, and I guessed they would be for trekking activities. I copied Leo's actions and headed to my dorm.

There were 3 bunk beds, enough to fit half of the boys with one to spare, and a door that obviously lead to the bathroom at the end of the alley. Leo chose the lower bed on one of the bunks closest to the door, so I chose the one above him.

He was the one who started the conversation. "So, you're Scott?"

I smirked. "Yeah. And you're Leo, I know that. Who's your Pokemon?"
A waver of air appeared from beside his foot, making Sparky jump back in fright.

"Pi-CHU!" He said, waving his arms.

Leo laughed, rubbing the area above where it had happened. "Kecleon."
I laughed, so Sparky gave me a quick bolt of electricity to show it wasn't funny.

"Sorry, gee, you can't give me a break, can you!" I said in a friendly matter, and gave him a noogie as payback.

Yup, me and Sparky sure are alike.

Leo held out his hand, so I shook it.

"Sorry for being so forward... but friends?" He said, smiling. I felt a bit sudden, then realised I had no idea what it was like around here, and having a kid to help me would be great, no offence to the girls.

"Well, I guess so." I replied as Sparky jumped onto Kecleon, and looked like he was hovering. Cool.

"Pichu! Pi!"