La-la-la lala, la-la-la lala, hey-hey, good bye. This is the next installment of Trainer's Dream. Hope you like it.

Chapter 7

Harley looked around at his Pokémon as they moved off to the side, except for Destiny and Trixy. Trixy stood a full 10 feet away from him while Destiny stood beside him. She was finding out what attacks Trixy knew before she let the small fox battle Harley, Trixy just stood there, grinning at Harley who was patiently waiting for the information he needed. Hehe… Harley seems to be hands on in training his Pokémon… I wonder if he's ready for me, even if I'm inexperienced, Trixy thought to herself as she watched him with a smile.

"Don't check him off that easily" Destiny's voice sounded off in Trixy's head, "Are you able to keep up with Harley?"

Trixy looked at Harley closer, and found that flameof determination in his eyes. He was in the mood for a work out, and that's what he'd do with her. IT would be a long, hard day.

"She only knows Growl and Tackle, Harley" Destiny smiled as she turned and started walking away, "We'll be training with Jacob and Alex"

"Thanks Destiny" Harley smiled as he started removing his hat and shirts, "Start the music Ivory"

"Sir, yes, sir" She smiled with a mock solute before she pushed play on the radio/CD Player. Disturbed started playing as Rachel and their mother came out to watch Harley doing what he did best… getting active with his Pokémon. Rachel almost gasped as she saw Harley's built body. I don't remember him being so… so… built, she thought as she watched the muscles ripple when he moved. He looked at Trixy with a grin as he gave the command to give him a Tackle with all she had.

"Mom?" Rachel turned her head, "Was it a good idea to put Harley through MMA training?"

"He won't hit her… he'll just toy with her a bit" She smiled, looking back at Rachel.

"You need more speed Trixy" Harley said, stepping out of the fox's path, "Use Tackle again"

The fox dashed at Harley once more only for him to spin away again. She repeated the process as Harley continued to dodge her. Harley smiled as she turned to do it again. Harley smiled as she turned to do it again. Harley tripped and fell to the ground, though as Trixy continued charging.

"This might hurt" Rachel said as she watched him roll into a push up position.

Harley pushed off the ground, Trixy charging forward and moving right over him. He fell to the ground and quickly got back to his feet as Trixy turned and went at him again. She was fast as she jumped forward and got him in the chest, taking him to the ground.

"You got me" Harley smiled as she curled into a ball on his chest, "Good job"

"You're mean Harley" Trixy said as she uncurled and laid belly to chest with him, "Making me repeat it over and over again"

"Yeah… but how much faster are you now?" Harley chuckled.

He heard the music cut off as Ivory suddenly appeared, standing over him with a bottle of water. He sat up, catching Trixy as she fell backwards into his hands.

XXX

In a small town called Hard Rock, just west of Crevice City a trainer was staring down his Pokémon. They needed to train for their next stop, the Alikai City Gym. He brushed the brown hair out of his face as he paced in front of each Pokémon, looking each one in the eye… except Buneary. You're a useless Pokémon that I can't get rid of, he often thought when he saw her.

"It's time for your Power Snacks" He smiled, pulling the baggy full of protein bar chunks. He fed one to all his Pokémon, except Buneary, "We have five days here until we're ready to take on the Alikai Gym, and we're going to use all five days for training"

Buneary sat in the grass where she already was, a small tear leaking from each eye. He never feeds me, I always have to go find my own food, always have to find my own means of healing… it's like I'm not even here, she thought as she was suddenly returned to her Pokéball.

"I have got to find a way to get rid of you" He said now that she couldn't hear him.

He started walking away as he looked for trainers to battle. She's useless, in battle, out of battle… why'd I even catch her in the first place?

XXX

"The gym's under attack" Harley was on his feet as his mom ran into the kitchen.

"By who?" Harley asked as he started putting his red shirt back on before grabbing his hat.

"I don't know, but the leader has a Nidorina and Vibrava"

"Let's go Destiny" Harley picked her up and started for the door.

"I'll drive" Rachel chased after her brother.

Rachel grabbed Harley's hand before he had a chance to run and started pulling him to her jeep provided by her job. He jumped in and they were off, cutting through traffic and completely ignoring Officer Jenny when they flashed by.

"Come on Rachel? Harley said, holding Destiny in his lap, "Go just a little bit faster"

The wind was wiping their hair everywhere. Rachel pushed the gas pedal all the way down to the floor and they gained speed… buildings were flashing by and cars were stopping to let them through.

"Hey, the road to the gym's right there" Harley said.

XXX

He walked into the gym, his teammates following behind him as they walked through. This should draw that little punk ass out, he though as he kept walking down the hallway, attacking his grandfather, then his grandmother before he gets here. The plan I had yesterday didn't go so well. He went as far as to dive after his Kirlia and possibly lose his own life. He continued walking until he found himself in the battle arena. It was big and sort of muddy like, yet it was hard enough to walk on. This old couple must be as shitty as their Grandson.

"Hold it right there you three" A loud, hardy voice came from behind them, "I don't take to kindly to a blind assault"

"Well then… I guess you'll just have to deal with it old man" He smiled as he turned, enlarging two Pokéballs and throwing them out, "Get him"

"Go" One girl throughout her Pokéballs and brought out and Arcanine and a Houndoom.

"Beat him up" The other sent out a Girafrig and Mightyena.

"Well that seems a little unfair, "Harley ran up to the old man's side, "Sorry I'm late Pa"

"You're actually just in time" He looked at his Grandson with a grin, "let's whip their asses"

"Destiny" She jumped from his shoulders as he pulled out two Pokéballs and enlraged them, "Go Luvana, you too Rapidash"

"That's my Grandson" Papa Sharp throughout three Pokéballs as well, "Rampardous, Marowak, Baltoy"

"So it's six on six" He looked at Harley, "Think you can beat us again punk"

"You'll never win against me… you'll never know what will always make me come out on top because you're never thinking about anyone other than yourself" Harley said as he looked over his Pokémon, "Psyshock, Razor Leaf, Flame Charge"

"Take Down, Bone Club, Rapid Spin" Papa Sharp said as Harley Pokémon were off to battle already.

Harley's phone started ringing, "Not now, I'm in the middle of something" He answered it while looking at his Pokémon, "Hello?"

"Harley, Officer Jenny and the cops are almost there" It was Rachel, "hold them just a little bit longer"

"Okay" Harley hung up.

"Nidorina, Poison Sting, Vibrava, Faint Attack"

"Dodge it Des, "Don't let him get close Love" Harley yelled while watching Rapidash line up perfectly with Girafrig, "Rapidash, Agility, follow it up with Tackle"

"Baltoy!" Papa Sharp Yelled as the Pokémon Fainted, "Return"

"I hate to do this" Harley said, pulling out another Pokéball and throwing it out after enlarging it, "I need your help Trixy"

She appeared from the streaming red beam. She looked around and started shaking. Is it too soon to be battling with her, Harley asked himself as Houndoom stepped in front of her.

"Come on Trixy, you can do it" Harley said, "Use Tackle"

The Houndoom smiled and took a confident pose as Trixy charged him at a fast speed. The Houndoom stood there, as if to say, 'You'll never put a scratch on me'. Harley watched as Trixy quickly closed the ground between them. Come on Trixy, show his smug ass what for, he thought. Trixy jumped forward and slammed into Houndoom head first on accident. Houndoom was knocked out on the floor as Trixy swayed back and forth. Harley daringly ran forward and picked her up before running back.

"Let's finish them off Harley" Papa Sharp smiled.

"With pleasure" Harley smiled while cuddling Trixy against his chest.

"Finish them" Both shouted and watched as their Pokémon released their strongest moves upon their opponents. That's when the police, led by Officer Jenny, ran into the room and arrested all three of them as they finished returning their Pokémon, "We did it"

"Harley, Papa" Rachel ran up to them before they could return their own Pokémon, "Are you guys alright?"

"We're fine" Harley smiled, "Trixy's gonna have a headache for a while though"

"And Baltoy needs a little rest" Papa sharp smiled, looking at Harley, "You're just as daring and caring as the man you were named after"

"Really?" Harley smiled as he scratched the back of his head, "I know I've done some crazy things to protect the ones I love"

"Yes really" He punched his Grandson in the shoulder and pulled him into a hug, "those stories I told you are true… they've been passed down from his son and his Grandson"

"I know Pa" Harley smiled, "I think our Pokémon could use some rest"

"I think you're right" He returned his team as did Harley, "Let's go to the gym's personal healing room"

"Right behind you" Harley said after placing Destiny on his shoulders.

"Well I guess I'll go along" Rachel smiled, walking with Harley as he followed Papa Sharp.

His birth name was Daniel Sharp but Harley always called him Pa and Rachel had always called him Papa. Since Harley was old enough to speak he was called Papa Sharp by the whole family. Nobody could replace Harley's Grandpa, he was the one that kept Harley out of trouble after his own son left the morning after breaking Harley's arm.

"I'm sorry for not getting here sooner with the cops" Rachel suddenly said.

"Don't worry about it Rachel" Harley smiled as he looked at her.

"Better late than never" Papa Sharp smiled.

"I guess" Rachel smiled as they walked into another door where both Harley and Rachel were wrapped in the arms of a loving old lady, "Hi Grandma"

"Hello Grandma" Harley smiled hugging back.

"Are you two okay?" She asked with a smile while walking away with Harley's Pokéball belt.

"How'd you!?" Harley was stunned.

"Come on Destiny, you too" She smiled pointing at Destiny. Destiny hoped from Harley's shoulder, "It won't take too long"

"Harley, now that we have some time, can I speak with you in private?" Papa Sharp nudged Harley before stepping back out the door. Harley sort of looked like him, except a bit taller, younger, and with red hair which came from his mother's side of the family. Papa Sharp wore a black muscle shirt and blue jeans… he wore service boots as well but not like the ones Harley wore... his were combats.

"What's up Pa?" Harley asked as he leaned against the wall.

"You wouldn't be back unless you already have your first badge… you know I can't go easy on you?"

"I ain't asking for no special treatment just because I'm your Grandson" Harley chuckled as he leaned against the wall next to the door, "I will ask you to only fight with the same amount of Pokémon I have though"

"That's the fair thing to do" Papa Sharp smiled as he patted Harley on the shoulder, "Well, I think they're done now"

Harley followed his Grandfather back into the room and saw his Grandmother lifting his utility belt and Destiny out of the machine. She handed him his belt first before handing over Destiny who went right back up on his shoulders.

He smiled as Rachel grabbed his hand, "well it's time to get home. You still have some work to do with Trixy"

XXX

He looked around with a smile as he saw his team was sweaty and tired.

"Good job guys… come get some water" The five of them lined up in front of the big bowl of water he had set out for them. He had kept Buneary in her Pokéball though, "We'll take the rest of the day off"

He chuckled as they all fell over on their sides in exhaustion. He decided to take this opportunity to think of a way to ditch Buneary before they left for Alikai. He didn't need a weak Pokémon on his team if they weren't going to do him any good. All I have to do is dump her where she can't follow me, he thought as he fingered the Pokéball that contained her, that should work perfectly.

XXX

"So… why did mom want us to come home so soon?" Harley asked as he walked through the door behind Rachel.

"You'll find out in a minute" She said as they started walking to the kitchen.

"Good, you're home" His mom smiled as he walked through the door, "I have a favor to ask you?"

Harley nodded as she sat down at the table. He followed suit, pulling Destiny off his shoulders and sitting her in his lap. His mom was soon explaining that she needed him to go to Hard Rock to pick up some things she could only find in Hard Rock. But while she was explaining she held a deep blush… but he figured it was from doing the usual house cleaning that she didn't really need to do but she done it anyway so she didn't have to do it later.

Well as you can see I found the notebook I write my Trainer's Dream rough drafts in ^.^ I hope you liked this installment, more to come once I get back to writing ;) laters everyone ^.^