Burst: At last I have finished my masterpiece! Blake: Drama queen. Burst: Hmph. Whatever. Well before we start I have two things to say. One, happy almost (or late as I have no clue when this is finished and I have no intention of editing this part of the chapter) Valentines Day! Also, the 21st of February is my 16th birthday! In your face you birthday less nobodies! Blake: He's been snowed in for a few days. Burst: Now enjoy!
A matter of trust! Dustin's and Pichu's test of bond!
The legend of Blake Hollow continues on! Blake has just caught a new Pokémon, but has lost his little brother in the process! What will happen next?!
Deep Lush Forest
Blake paced back and forth in anxiety, blurting everything out. "This is bad! So bad! We have to find him! What if he gets chased by a swarm of Beedrill? What if he gets hit by a poison type attack? What if he get's ambushed by an Ursaring? What if he- ow!" He cried as Holly shoved her elbow into his side.
"Calm down and chill! You're mom must've known what she was thinking when she let your 5 year old brother come with us! Well, she's the only one who DOES know what she's thinking. But that's not the point. She must've had some reason to letting Dustin come! Think!"
Ignoring the pain it added to his side, Blake shook his head. "I don't know. The reason Dustin got Pichu was because to serve as a bodyguard/guardian, due to his powerful parents. She might just want Pichu to show his worth! But he's still a little boy!" "Just sit down with me. Let's do some trust exercises with our Pokémon. I'm sure the kid is skipping along with his little friend on his way here!"
Further back in the forest.
"Uwahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! I want my big brotherrrrrrrrrrr!" Dustin cried in an anime fashion sitting on his knees. Pichu was doing his best to try and cheer his partner up with funny faces, to no avail. "I want my- uh oh!" Pichu went on all fours, sniffing around. Nothing unusual. Guessing the other possible reason Pichu turned back to Dustin.
Dustin mumbled "Can you guard for me buddy? I gotta tinkle and big brother said to always be careful when I'm alone in the forest." Pichu nodded and turned around as his partner pull down his pants. Pichu heightened his senses as Dustin did his business. Pichu's ears soon began to twitch. It was odd. There was something coming, but he couldn't pinpoint it. Then it hit him! From the sky!
From the sky, falling like a crater landed an odd balloon like Pokémon. It had a strange purple round head with a yellow x in the middle, cloud like hair, and long string like legs. Panicked, Dustin quickly finished, pulled up his pants and turned around. His fear turned to sympathy when he noticed a cut on its right cheek. (Does that count as a cheek?) Dustin began treating it the same way his big brother taught him. Pichu stared into space, reminded suddenly how they met.
About 1 ½ to 2 years ago, Pichu's flashback.
Pichu stared at his new partner. He wasn't really sure why they chose him. They wanted him to watch over him when he wasn't around. He would watch wherever he was be it watching whether in his room, watching tv, taking a bath with him, or even when he was on the "potty". He'd tell his parents about accidents, on the body or in his pants, and even played with him. It was fun but something bugged him.
Dustin had come out from out of a potty break to play. "Pichu! Let's play tag!" Dustin giggled. Pichu nodded and started running around their back yard, letting Dustin chase him. Pichu kept running, watching the toddler chase him, till "PI!" He tripped over a rock and fell in the garden. That wouldn't have been so bad, if his right paw wasn't covered in thorns!
He climbed out of the garden with a whimper. Dustin stared right at him with big eyes. He guessed he'd either start bawling or call for his mom. It's what he usually did. But apparently, this time was different.
Dustin walked over to him and softly clutched his thorn covered paw. "It's k Pichu. Mommy doesn't need to come ow." Pichu was surprised. He was so calm, and he pulled out the thorns with so little pain. (Burst: Those two are smarter than they seem! Holly: Don't ruin the moment.) "All better!" Dustin giggled as Pichu licked his face. That was when he knew, Dustin was his friend, not just work. He was the one he trusted.
End flashback.
Dustin had cleaned off the wound and the Pokemon was dancing in glee. Dustin giggled. "No prob, um, hold on!" Dustin pulled out his Pokedex and looked it up.
Drifloon, the Balloon Pokemon. Drifloon is filled with air and can either expand or shrink to express it feelings. It also likes damp weather." Dustin looked around. Lush forest did get a lot of rain. A thought popped in his head. "Hey Drifloon! Maybe you could help me and Pichu get back to big brother! You could use your super baloony powers!" Drifloon's head inflated a lot so Dustin took it as a yes.
Dustin grabbed its left leg and Pichu climbed on top. Drifloon began floating up in the sky. Within a couple of minutes they were up in the big blue sky. (Burst: Sigh I love planes.) "Wow! I thought it would be really scary but this is fun!" Dustin cheered. Pichu cried out in agreement. Suddenly Drifloon stopped moving. Before he could say anything, Dustin heard cawing. He saw a group of 3 crow like Pokemon.
"Murkrow, the Darkness Pokemon. Murkrow confuse would-be attackers by luring them into dark mountain trails, where they are sure to get lost."
Dustin put his Dex away. "Drifloon, did these meanies hurt you?" "Driiif." It whimpered back. Dustin and Pichu stared at each other and nodded. "Thundershock Pichu!" Pichu released a burst of electricity at the trio, one dodged swiftly while the other were hit hard and dive-bombed. "Murrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr- krow!" The remaining Murkrow sped towards Drifloon with a peck, dodging every shock attack. But just as it got close, Pichu did something crazy. It jumped off and jumped on top of Murkrow. Then it realeased all the electricity it had. The Murkrow began to dive-bomb as Pichu blacked out. "No Pichu!" Dustin cried out.
Drifloon speed up as fast as it could going down and under the falling Pichu, catching him. "That was close!" Dustin said, wiping sweat off his forehead. Suddenly a flame's light could be seen a little. "Oh! Magby! Drifloon go to where dat was!" Drifloon made an odd purring sound and followed.
Back with Blake and Holly.
"Let's go sweety." A teenage girl and her boyfriend stomp away after being defeated by Blake. "You were awesome guys! Rest for now." Magby and Yanma cheered before returning to their Pokeballs. (Sorry! I want to save Yanma's moves for a longer battle!) Holly suddenly starts clapping. "Bravo! Fantastic battle! Best in world!" Blake scowled at her. "You weren't watching." Holly blushed. "Well you see, I just finished practicing with Budew, and, um, hey what's that in the sky?!" Everyone (this includes the still released Budew) looked up at the sky to see a purple balloon Pokemon.
"Wow! A drifloon!" Blake exclaimed. "But what's it carrying?" Holly asked. "No way! Dustin and Pichu!" Blake gasped. The two trainers waved their hands in the air as Budew jumped up and down, trying to catch the younger boy's attention. They assumed it worked as the Drifloon began to land. A couple minutes later, as Drifloon just landed, Dustin picked the half asleep Pichu (who had just woken up) off the baloon Pokemon's head and held him in his arms.
"That was the best ever! Thanks Drifloon!" Drifloon's head inflated and deflated as a cheery your welcome. "D-dustin?" Blake stuttered. "Big brother!" Dustin yelled as he softly put Pichu down and ran over to his big brother, embracing him in a big hug. "Another corny ending to another day." Holly muttered before returning Budew. The Hollow brothers ignored her.
"So did you have a fun day buddy?" Dustin nodded his head. "I got to pee on a tree and go on a baloon ride! Oh yeah!" Dustin pulled himself out of his brother's arms and turned to Drifloon. "You wanna come traveling with me Drifloon? It'll be lots of fun!" Drifloon nodded. Dustin face formed a big grin.
"Okey-dokey! Go Pokeball!" Dusin threw a red and white sphere at it, with red light sucking it in. The Pokeball rolled back and forth only once before clicking, as Drifloon willingly was captured. Dustin picked it up and held it in the air. "Yay! A new friend named Drifloon!" "Drama Queen." Holly muttered. "You're just jealous cause you're the only one who hasn't caught anything yet." Blake pointed out. Holly ignored him and started muttering under her breath with words of disgust. Dustin quickly returned Pichu. "I can see the town from here! Last one there's a rotten Bellsprout!" Dustin giggled before running past everyone towards the direction of the sunset. "Oh dang it! Wait up!" The other two yelled, chasing after him.
Burst: At last it's done! Happy almost Valentines day! Dustin: You already said something like that. Burst: Well at least I don't have to pull down more than my pants to take a leak! Holly: Pedophile! You wrote it that way! Burst: I am not you f- Blake: Adios everybody!
Next Time! Arrival at Lush Blossom Town! Special training with some special guests!