A/N Another short chapter, sorry. Not too good at these family moments so every once and a while we'll run into a short chapter.
Ch.3 The Journey Begins
It had been a day since Brandon had been recruited into Team Galactic and had been swept away. During that time he came home with a heavy heart, told Uncle Markus the news about his son, was tormented by Lumiere, KO'ed Lumiere with Turtwig, got chastised for it by his mom, and went to sleep. The new day however brought fiery determination to his heart. He would bring Brandon home, he swore it. He pulled on his jacket and said good morning to Turtwig. He figured that since they were just getting to know each other, he should let him out for a little while to bond. (and hey, if that bonding keeps Lumiere from using his noxious gas while he's trying to sleep, then that's just a bonus.)
He stopped for a little while and observed his PS3 and wondered if he could bring it along, but he realized he'd be in the outdoors most of the time so he wouldn't need it. He went downstairs with Turtwig at his heels and shouted, "Mom! I'm leaving!" Dawn appeared around the corner in a flash, carrying an arm full of supplies. She started stuffing them in a green backpack while talking breathlessly.
"Ok, I stopped by the pokemart on my way home yesterday. You have some clothes, a Potion, five pokeballs, rubber gloves, a clothesline, a sponge, some books (You need to keep up your education you know!), clean underwear, snacks if you get hungry,"
"Mom?"
"Be sure to call me every day, tell me about your adventures, all the cute little girls you meet,"
"Mom?"
"Don't forget, change your underwear every day, eat a healthy breakfast, try not to get too dirty, and for goodness sakes! A hat does not replace a comb!" She says as she takes off his hat and tries to straighten out his hair.
"Mom!"
Dawn looks at him surprised as if she had just woken up from a daydream. Bryce gives a quirky grin, though she was a little protective at times, he'd still miss her. "I'll be fine." She smiles softly at him, as if seeing him for the first time, "Aww, I know you will. It's just, my sweet little boy is going on his Pokemon journey. He doesn't need his mom anymore." She sighs before Bryce embraces her. "Ah, c'mon mom, no need to worry!"
'Turtwig!'
Suddenly, there was an insistent tugging on his leg, the hook-lipped Turtwig was obviously impatient and eager to go. "Ok, ok Turtwig, lets go" He laughs, picking up his backpack then falling over from the weight. Dawn gasps, helps him up, bites her bottom lip and asks, "A little much?"
Bryce half grumbles, half laughs, "You think?" She giggles to herself before reaching in his backpack, pulling out a large book titled, "The Encyclopedia of the Pokemon World", and gives him a kiss on the cheek. "And don't worry too much, you'll find him" she adds before opening the front door for him. He looked around one last time at the living room and notices Lumiere looking back at him with a sad face. Maybe, just maybe, he only messed with him because that was how he showed his affection. The skunk pokemon walked over to him and Bryce kneeled down.
"Well Lumiere, I guess this is-" He starts as he reaches out to hug him. A familiar odor wafted across his nose, a sniggering and the padding of pawprints disappearing down the hall. "You little stinker!" Bryce shouted after him, waving his fist while Turtwig coughed on the fumes. Dawn giggled again, arm across her chest while the other was waving the smell away lazily from her nose. Grumbling Bryce heads for the door, as he steps out and starts walking Dawn shouts, "When you're in Eterna, make sure you visit your Grandma Joanna!" Bryce nods, waves and starts off.