Chapter 2 | Bidoof Rampage

Kellyn's POV

I followed Ms. April out of the building and into the main school building, and in front of the classroom to the left of the entrance.

"Wait here," she said, "and wait for me to signal you into the classroom, alright."

"Gotcha," I say in response.

I watched as Ms. April walked into the classroom. I decided to peek through the window,and the walls were thin enough to hear what was going on inside. Ms. April walked to the front of the class and called for the student's attention.

"Sorry for making you wait, class!" Ms. April exclaimed, "As I mentioned earlier we may have a new member of our class."

"So did they pass the exam?" a kid with red hair asked.

"Yes, yes they did," Ms. April replied with a smile.

The kids started to call out questions, and whispering to one another.

"Is it a guy or a girl? Which is it?"

"Is the new student cute? Cool? Or looks like a celebrity?"

"Okay, okay, class settle down," Ms. April called, "You'll see for yourselves! Here comes our latest classmate, come on in!"

I hesitantly grabbed the doorknob before slightly opening the door. Immediately heads quickly turned around, and eyes stared at me as if trying to already piece together what kind of person I am just by my looks. Even though the class was small, it was still enough to get me nervous again. I tried to quickly walk down the aisle, wishing that I had the ability to get out of sight. Once I got to the front of the class, Ms. April tapped my shoulder and gave an encouraging nod. I took a deep breath and gave my silly introduction.

"M-my name is Kellyn Marsh. I'm sixteen, and I'm from Fall City in the Fiore region. I'm here to study to b-be a Pokémon R-ranger," I stuttered, "I-I hope we can all get along."

"Now I heard that to my understanding, Kellyn scored pretty high on the entrance exam," Ms. April said then she turned towards the redhead who called out earlier, "What is it Keith? Why the big grin?"

I looked at the boy with reddish-brown spiky hair, it looks like it could kill somebody if the touched it, probably explains why it's reddish. . .Okay, that was rude of me to think like that. He had amber colored eyes and slightly tanned skin. But what stood out most, like what Ms. April called out, was his grin. And that made me much more uneasy, he was grinning, and I didn't know why. He didn't even answer Ms. April, he just continued to stare and grin.

"Anyways, we'd better get you a seat," Ms. April said, "Well, since Keith seems to have an interest in our new student, you can sit next to him, Kellyn."

'I thought I could trust you,' I instantly thought as I went to go take the seat next to Keith.

"From now own, you're all classmates, I also I hope you can all get along, and be a class I can take pride in teaching," Ms. April announced, "Let's not fail all of your hopes and dreams everybody!"

Everybody in the class gave a loud, "YEAH!" in response.

"Okay, since today has been so eventful, I'm changing the schedule to a free-study class for today," Ms. April said, "Rhythmi, can I ask you to show Kellyn around the school, please?"

"I'll take care of it!" a girl with platinum blond hair exclaimed.

"I'll be in the Staff Room if you need me," Ms. April said as she walked off.

Right when the door closes, all the kids in the class surrounded me. I'm gonna pass out if these shenanigans continue.

"Hey, new kid," Keith call out, "I forgot your name, but how long did it take for you to capture Pikachu? Like an hour?"

I take back that feeling of guiltiness I had earlier for making fun of him, now I just want to whack that grin off his face. I look down at the styler since it keeps track of recent captures and the ranking you get for each capture. I took 15 seconds. . .holy Arceus I actually did better than I thought. I was about to proudly reply my answer, but then Rhythmi decided to step in.

"Keith's just a show-off," she sighed, "You're better off ignoring him."

That's actually great advice to be honest, I should've thought of that before thinking I should show off myself.

"Instead you should be paying attention to me," she exclaimed, "Unlike most people, I came here to become an operator instead of a ranger. So, when Keith becomes a ranger, I can boss him around like my servant! I'm just joking of course, but it's still a nice thought."

Everyone began to laugh except for Keith of course. This girl has gained all my respect, absolutely all of it.

"All right, let's give you your tour around the school," she said after everyone finally settled down.

I followed Rhythmi around the school, listening to everything she had to say about each and every room. I learned things like not to cross , not to run around while is around, Keith likes to sleep in the Library, and that a blond, mushroom haircut, with the IQ and height (in centimeters may I add) of 163, boy by the name of Isaac is usually in said Library, and the dorms are taken care of by Janice. Then the bells began to ring through the school, signifying that we can go outside. Rhythmi explained that the random crates spreaded around the place were use to practice target clears, once she saw my confusion on the subject she suggested that I should come with her to the Training Room to learn all about it. We walked towards the building I was in earlier today

"Ms. Claire, can you give us a special lesson?" Rhythmi shouted into the building.

I walked along side her until we stopped in front of Mr. Kaplan and who I assume to be Ms. Claire.

"Welcome to the instructable Team School's secret hideout," Mr. Kaplan chuckled.

"You mean the secret base that's right within campus of a well known school?" I mutter grumpily.

"Oh will you please stop with your fantasies?" Ms. Claire growled, "Pay him no mind children, he's just delusional."

"No, please don't ignore me," Mr. Kaplan whined.

Does this man have no shame. . .

"Okay, okay I'll be serious," Mr. Kaplan sighs in defeat, "My name is Mr. Kaplan as you may know, and I teach the fundamentals of capture."

"And my name is Ms. Claire, and I teach students how to perform target clears," Ms. Claire announced.

After re-learning the basics with Kaplan, and actually learning something new from Ms. Claire. Rhythmi thanked them and led me back out to the school yard. Then we hear loud Bidoof cries immediately upon coming outside.

"Help, someone, anyone. Help catch the Bidoof for me!" a desperate voice yelled.

"That's Janice!" Rhythm exclaimed, "Kellyn! Can you help her out and calm the Bidoof?"

"Gotcha!" I say as I'm about to whip out my Styler until I hear him.

"Hey, I was wondering what the ruckus was all about," Keith announces loudly, "Looks like a good time is up for grabs!"

"Keith, what the heck are you doing just standing there?!" Rhythmi yelled, "Help us!"

"It won't be much fun if I juuust help capturing the Bidoof," Keith laughed, "Hey, what's-your-face, I challenge you to a capture race! Then we'll see who captured the most Bidoof, all right?"

"CAN YOU AT LEAST REMEMBER HIS NAME?!" Rhythmi fumed, "You're so annoying sometimes!"

I'm surprised I didn't become deaf after her yelling.

"R-Rhythmi, my ears are bleeding over here," I whine holding my head in my hands.

"O-oh my Arceus, I'm sorry Kellyn," Rhythmi replied.

"It's fine," I sighed, then turned towards Keith, "Fine I'll race you if it means you'll capture the Bidoof!"

"Okay, let's get on with it then!" Keith yelled back.

"Why did you agree?" Rhythmi asked me.

"Watch and learn how you manipulate one to do your bidding," I mutter.

By the time all the Bidoof were caught, I captured four Bidoof, while Keith captured five. Luckily for me a two groups of two Bidoof ran into me right after another, so I only technically pulled out my styler twice, compared to Keith having to try and capture groups three or four times. I call that a win for laziness. To be honest, I'm fine with this kind of manipulation only when both sides get something out of it. I got to be lazy, and he got to be competitive. It's a win-win!

"Victory is mine," Keith yelled in joy as he went on to do an honestly impressive pose.

"You both were great out there," Janice said, "Thank you all for helping me! I'm so sorry to the Bidoof's leader for stepping on your tail, I'll make it up to you by making you all tastier treats, okay? Come along everyone!"

Janice left with her entourage of Bidoof following her. Then Keith turned towards me, with another grin.

"I'd rate your captures around 65/100," Keith said.

"Excuse me, did you just give me a failing grade*?!" I yelled.

"Is that failing?" Keith asked.

"Keith, that's an F, you just gave Kellyn a F," Rhythmi facepalmed and sighed, "You're really darn arrogant."

"Nonetheless, I'm pretty surprised on how well you did," Keith said.

"I'm still gonna be hold a grudge about that F tho," I sighed.

"Okay, okay I'm sorry," Keith said, "You did decent for someone who just learned about this. You said your name was Kellyn, right?"

"Oh my Arceus, you're just full on bad impressions today Keith!" Rhythmi growled.

"At least he actually knew my name," I sighed.

"Yeah, at least. Anyways, there's somewhere I need to show you Kellyn!" Rhythmi exclaimed.

"You mean Ascension Square?" Keith asked.

"Yup!" Rhythmi confirmed.

"Then count me in," Keith said.

Rhythmi and Keith turned to me for approval.

"I-I guess it couldn't hurt bringing you along," I said.

"Okay, now since that's settled, let's get going!" Rhythmi yelled as she ran towards the east of the school yard, "Hurry up ya Slowpokes!"

"Hey, you can't just leave me behind like that!" I yelled as I chased her.

"Wait for me!" I heard Keith call out.

By the time we reached Rhythmi at the bottom of the stairs I felt like I was hit by a Tauros after running so much in one day.

"C. . . can I just take a minute," I breathe out, "I. . . need air."

"Okay, while you catch your breath, I'll explain the square," Rhythmi sighed, "This is Ascension Square! Next month we're going to have an outdoor class here. The monument in front of us is called the Pledge Stone," she then begun to lead us over to the Pledge Stone before she continued, "If you make a firm pledge with your friends here, it's said that your pledge will surely come true. That's what Principal Lamont told me at least. And that concludes Rhythmi's School Tour of Wonder and Excitement!"

"Excitement is one way to described what happened," I laugh.

Rhythmi walked in front of me and extended her hand, "Kellyn! I'm glad that I met you! I hope we can be good friends for a long time!"

"The feeling's mutual," I laughed, "The time I had was way too much fun to ever give up."

"Hey! Hold it now!" Keith exclaimed.

We both immediately turned to look at a pouting Keith.

"Don't worry about Rhythmi! Be friends with me, okay?!" Keith exclaimed.

"Yes, because I want to become great friends with the guy who failed me," I joked, "Maybe I'll bring up my score with him one day."

"We'll see about that," Keith laughed.

I swear, for once out of this whole day, I actually saw him smile after that, not a gin, but a flipping genuine smile. Then the bells rang from the school.

"That means we better get going," Rhythmi sighed, "But, boy, oh boy, Keith. . .Aren't you the slick one?"

"I-I have no idea about what you're talking about," Keith stuttered.

And I found myself the only lost one, once again as the awkwardness filled the air. Whelp, it's as good as a time to break it as any.

"Whelp, I'm not gonna try and get in trouble on my first day, so you two better hurry up!" I yelled as I ran off.

"KELLYN!" I heard both of them yell as I got further away.

Well, even though what happened today was strange, it was still fun. I think I'll like it here after all.

* A/N: At my high school, for some reason they decide to not give out Ds, and only Fs if you get below a 70% on anything, so I decided to incorporate that grading system my school has into this scene just to make it a bit more funny. In any other school a 65% is just a D.