Hey everyone! EiraWolfy here! Hope you all enjoy Chapter Two of this little fic!

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Chapter Two.

A Strange Friendship

The electric lights of Lumoise City danced around the trio as they made their way back to the Lab. Garchomp seemed to have relaxed after the accident. But Lynx was pumped, ready to get her own pokemon and take those goons on in a rematch. The Professor just nodded on, chuckling at the fifteen year olds enthusiasm.

"Lynx… You do know that violence is never the answer right?" Augustine finally spoke up after the girl started to babble about her future plans. The girl stopped talking and turned her big blue eyes to him. Her lips tugged into a soft frown and she nodded.

"Yes Professor, I know. But…" She started, turning her gaze away from him now and to the busy street.

"But next time, you might not be so lucky." He added, speaking after she had finished. He placed his hands in his pockets. This girl was a fireball of energy. "Her passion. Reminds me of someone." He nodded softly, zoning out as he walked. It wasn't long till the soft growl of Garchomp pulled him out of his thoughts, making him realize that the lab was just across the street.

"Hey!" The excited yelp from the little blonde girl started to man and pokemon. "There's your Lab!" Lynx pointed once she knew she had their attention and started to move her feet carrying her to the edge of the sidewalk.

"Hey wait Madame!" The professor's hand shot out, fingers wrapping around hers and pulling her out of the street just in time. Lynx stood there, staring wide eyed at the car that zoomed passed the little group then turned her gaze back to him. "This isn't the small town you come from. This is a big city. You have to watch where you're going." He reminded, letting her hand go and turned to make way for the cross walk.

The blonde girl nodded, quickly moving after the man and pokemon. He was right. This wasn't like her home. And she was sure the places here and her pokemon visit wouldn't be the same either. "Thank you Professor." She mumbled, shoving her hands in her pockets as she moved along with him.

"My,… You sure are a funny little thing." The Professors assistant giggled lightly at the boy before her. He was quick witted and very very goofy. Something that was very refreshing to see after all the children they had seen. Most with terrible attitudes.

"You think so huh?" Jace turned around, eyes swimming in bliss greeted hers. There was no doubt in her mind that this kid was a happy one.

"Most defiantly." She nodded, watching as he moved now to look around. He had come in shortly after the Professor left and insisted that he could wait for him to get back. Of course the lady agreed, knowing that he only went to the store. But she should have counted on him being late. That man always had a knack for getting side tracked. "Oh Augustine." She mumbled, shaking her head lightly.

"Hmmm" Jace turned around, face stuffed with the muffins she had let him into for waiting too long. She shook her head once again, letting the dark curls bounce in her face as she did so. She was about to open her mouth once more to explain but the door slammed open.

"I am back." Professor Sycamore exclaimed with an apologetic tone. Lynx peeked in under his arm, eyes catching the other soon to trainer and the assistant. Garchomp peered over the pair of them, soon rushing past the Professor to nuzzle the other girl.

"Ay!" She chuckled, moving her hand to pet the snout of the pokemon. Soon, her eyes turned to the man in the door way. "Where have you been? Who's that girl? And where is the food?" She asked, watching his face fall even more with each question.

"My name is Lynx. He and Garchomp saved me." The blonde moved forward, ducking under his arm and locked eyes with the older woman. "All of it is because of me. Some thugs tried to run off with me." She explained. As she was talking, Augustine had closed the door and moved to a different room, coming back with a small box.

"I apologize for the lateness but-"he paused, pointing a finger at Lynx and then the boy. "I'm sure you're both here for a pokemon. I know she is." His finger moved once again to point at Lynx. But it was Jaces turn to bounce with excitement.

"Yea! Name's Jace." He spoke happily, moving to stand next to the older man. Lynx managed a small smile and a soft wave. Soon, she too stood next to the professor.

"Jace, Lynx. Well. I'm happy to help you two in becoming pokemon trainers." Augustine beamed. This was truly his favorite part of his job. "In side this box is your first pokemon. Choose wisely, for this will be the Pokemon you start your journey with." Both kiddos nodded. Lynx knew the one she would choose. And Jace did too.

After a nod from both, Sycamore opened the box to reveal three poke-balls. Jace bowed, motioning with his hands for her to go first. Lynx swallowed hard as her hand moved to the ball in the center. Fennekin. What if the little fox didn't like her? That was the normal thought that ran through her head all the way here. What if they fail? That was another thought that normally crossed her mind. "Fennekin." She breathed after shaking her head and clearing her thoughts. Her hand dropped down and grabbed the ball, picking it up and holding it up to her face. Jace bounced in his spot and picked up Froakies ball. The excited grin on his lips caused the girl to smile once more herself.

"Fire and water. Good balance." The professor nodded with and smile and turned to the assistant and nodded. She nodded and bounced off to the other room, taking the box with the last Poke-ball with her. "Now. One last thing." Sycamore said once the woman returned and handed him another box.

"Hm?" Jace asked while Lynx looked up at him, still holding Fennekins ball up.

"This is the pokedex." Augustine started as he opened the box to reveal the small machine inside. "It keeps track of all the pokemon you've seen and caught. If, and once you fill it up, bring it back to me okay?" He asked and both nodded, each taking one.

"Thanks Professor!" Jace exclaimed. Excitement in his voice. Lynx nodded and tucked her items away and mumbled her thanks as well.

It wasn't long till the pair said their goodbyes and left the lab, headed for the nearest route. Lynx moved on, casting glances at the boy next to her then eyed the road once more. He had been busy with a guide book and she didn't like to interrupt anyone.

"you're a quite one aren't you?" his voice caught her off guard and she quickly nodded her head yes. She was never the best around people. Especially now after what happened back in the alley way. "Gonna take that as yes." He snorted, seeming like he was mostly taking to himself.

"I'm Lynx." She finally stated after a few minutes.

"Jace. Nice to formally meet." He shot the blonde a goofy smile and turned back to his book, glancing up every once in a while.

"Nice to meet you too. Sorry I'm not the best company. New people put me on edge… most of the time."

"It's no problem. Really, I can talk for the both of us at times. But ah… Hey are you headed to camphrier Town too?" Jace had almost stopped walking at this point, eyes looking at her as if he could find the answer on her person.

Lynx just simply nodded as she came to a stop just a few feet ahead of him. "I am. If you would like, we can travel together. For now at least." It was an offer. Normally Lynx would run off and 'do her own thing' but this was a completely new experience. If she would have done that, she would be alone with only her pokemon partner. And being frank that scared her.

"I don't see a problem with that." Jace nodded, letting his normal big smile slip into a smaller one. "Maybe we can help each other train on the way." And Lynx nodded. That would be very much welcomed.

It wasn't long till the pair were back on the road once more. Both chatting more as Lynx grew more comfortable with the other. The sun started to dip in the evening sky and they were about to take a small break when a scream rang out in the darkening sky. Jace jumped up, all traces of his smile wiped off his face. Lynxs eyes darted around, seeing if she could find the source.

"What was that…" Jace asked, and it sounded again. This time, Lynx jumped up to join her new found friend. "We need to…" He couldn't even get the sentence out before Lynx was up and running towards the sound.

"Come on slow poke!" She called back, though her face held a light expression, he could tell by the tone of her voice that she was serious. More serious than usual.

"Well wait up then!" He called, dashing after her.

Hey everyone! Sorry it took a bit to update. Had a few problems come up this week. Hhhheee. Anywyas. Hope you guys enjoyed it!

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I Do Not Own Pokemon.