"Use Thunderbolt!"
Raikou used Thunderbolt, but Kyoko narrowly avoided it. She responded with Flamethrower. Raikou growled as the flames licked at its fur, and lashed out at Kyoko. It bit down on Kyoko's leg, and shook her. Kyoko hung on, but couldn't last, and she fainted.
"Kyoko!"
Natsumi raced over and picked up the Vulpix. She opened her eyes, and sighed, disappointed.
"You're alright! That was really good."
Raikou padded over and nudged Kyoko with its nose.
"It's okay Raikou, she's fine. You were very good too."
"Natsumi! Lunch is ready!"
"Coming!"
Natsumi, Raikou and Kyoko raced inside, hungry. They all sat at the table and began to eat.
"Are you sure it's safe to be battling?"
"Mum, it's fine. Besides, we need to train, and it's fun."
"Do you really have to leave?"
"I can't stay here my whole life. I want to go on an adventure!"
"I know sweetie! I just want you to be careful."
"That's why I'm training."
Raikou growled and Kyoko barked indignantly.
"Sorry. That's why we're training. So we're strong enough to go everywhere and do everything."
"Okay sweetie, I know you're ready. Will you be going soon?"
"We're almost ready. Just a few more days and we should be good to go."
"Natsumi! Time to get up!"
She stirred sleepily, then bolted upright.
"Kyoko, today's the day! We're finally going on an adventure!"
Kyoko yipped quietly and yawned.
"Oops, I guess you're still asleep, huh. Raikou, are you excited?"
Raikou roared, causing Kyoko to jump.
"Natsumi, it's too early! You'll wake the neighbours!"
"Sorry mum!"
They headed downstairs to breakfast, excited about the adventure they were about to begin. Breakfast was over rather quickly, and the trio was out the door before most of the town had stirred from its slumber.
It was a beautiful summer's day, and Natsumi decided to enjoy it while it lasted. The trio stopped for lunch on a small hill overlooking an open meadow filled with beautiful flowers. They could see Hoppips in the flowers, and a couple of Pikachus.
Loud talking and raucous laughter caught Natsumi's attention. A group of trainers was travelling down the road, clearly having fun with something one of them was holding. They got closer, and Natsumi saw that the thing they were holding was a Pokémon.
"Hey! What Pokémon is that?"
The trainers stopped and stared disdainfully at Natsumi and Kyoko, who had joined her.
"How stupid are you? It's a Natu, clearly." He poked the Natu, and they all laughed when it tried to bite him.
"Hey, don't be so cruel! You have no right to be mean to that poor Natu."
"I have every right. This Natu is mine. I can do whatever I want."
"No you can't! That's wrong!"
"If you've got a problem with it, then battle me. If I win, I get your Vulpix. If you win, you can have this Natu."
"Kyoko, are you okay with that?"
Kyoko barked, and growled at the trainer.
"Alright then, you're on! Let's go Kyoko!"
Natsumi faced off against the trainer, Kyoko by her side.
"Raikou, are you going to come down here or watch from up there?"
She was answered with a loud roar, and Raikou appeared by her side. She patted its head, smiling. The trainer facing off against her paled visibly, and backed up a few steps.
"Wait, I-I changed my mind. You can have the Natu, just leave me alone!" He threw the Pokémon at Natsumi and sprinted down the road, closely followed by his friends.
"Well that was interesting, wasn't it Kyoko?"
Kyoko barked her agreement. Natsumi placed the Natu on the ground and crouched before it.
"Are you okay?"
The Natu nodded, clearly nervous.
"It's alright, I'm not going to hurt you. Do you want to come with me?"
The Natu nodded, and chirped happily.
"Okay then! Welcome to the family!"
AN- Sorry about the late update, I was swamped with schoolwork and then I contracted a major case of 'I'll die if I write anything' disease. But it's all gone now, so I can start writing again! Yay! Anyways, hope you enjoyed! Please review!