Chapter three ahoy!
disclaimer ahoy!
Aura: ri Riolu!
Amber: ok... disclaimer translation!
White: y-yes! Amberintheflame does not own Pokemon or its c-characters.
Amber: I only own my oc!
White: a-and we would like to thank MsWildLuck and Magia-Intus-Mihi f-for reviewing.
Touko: so enjoy!
"Stop!"
"Never! Wahahaha!"
"N-no! Touko! D-Do as she says! L-look at w-who it is!"
"What're you talking about White?"
"Who are you talking to?!"
"Ahhhhhhh!"
"Hahahahahaa!"
"I said stop!"
Now, your probably wondering what's going on.
Basically, I was just sitting in the forest after a life or death battle with my new starter (which I may or may not have stolen) and this insane lady (I think she's with the cops) comes up and yells at me to stop. So I did the logical thing.
"Run like hell!"
"WAIT!"
"J-just look at who y-your running from!"
Finally I slid to a halt and swiveled around. Before me was a rather tall woman with chestnut colored hair in a top knot. Red earrings dangled at the ends of her ears and the light breeze swayed her blue tinted lab coat.
Wait... Lab coat?
"Dummy! It's t-the professor! I knew this was a b-bad idea!"
And sure enough, before me was the one and only professor Juniper.
Chapter 3: the professor
"hey doc. What're you doing here?" I ask, arms up in a defensive position, ready to dash any moment. "Weren't you supposed to be with my brother touring the Pokemon center or something?"
"I will ignore how you knew that and move on to my question. Why are you here."
I snort "isn't that obvious? I'm going on my journey."
"But you didn't get my approval to go on a journey. You don't have a trainer card or a badge case. And you don't have a starter."
"I can do stuff without your word, the rebellious stage and all. I will get a cool trainer card and badge case latter somehow. And I do have a starter."
"A starter which I will be taking back. You have no right to hold on to that Pokemon and you stole it, which will land you in a cold, dark cellar."
Gulp "N-now what?"
"Hush White." I whisper "I'm working on it."
"So what are you going to do?" The professor demanded, hand wavering over her pocket in case she needed to send out her own Pokemon.
I tense. Aura was in no condition for a battle and neither was I.
"So how do you plan to take back Aura?"
She raised a brow "you already named it?"
"He or she." I correct "I don't know the gender yet."
"Never mind that. I'll get back the stolen riolu so I challenge you to a pokemon battle!"
"Now normally I would agree whole heartily but both Aura and I are injured and stuff so no."
"What?" she sputtered, "you're a trainer. You can't refuse. I locked my eyes with yours. The league rules are absolute! You must accept my battle."
"If I was a real trainer." I emphasize.
She gasps, catching on.
"But" I continue smugly, for it was a good idea, "I have no trainer card or badge case, you said so yourself, so I'm no obliged to the league's rules!"
"N-nice save!"
"Do you really expect to get away with this?" She asked coldly.
I felt like I was the bad guy. I was not, though. I was a trainer.
And I care about Aura. I care about my precious starter's health. So I took action.
"Listen, me and Aura got in a tough battle on the way through route 1 and my buddy's not feeling to hot at the moment. I will battle you with Aura, but let me heal him first. Juniper looked at me strangely.
"And how do I know you won't run away?"
"you don't." And I then zipped open my travel bag, shuffling through the contents for a potion. Once I spotted the purple bottle, quickly grabbed it, spraying it on my pokeball as White had instructed.I smiled when I was done.
Now I was ready.
"Professor Juniper! I challenge you to a battle of wits and skill!"
"What?"
"I challenge ya to a pokemon battle. Duh."
The professor sweat dropped "Were you really able to break into our lab?"
I grin, Aura's pokeball gripped in my hand "Of course!"
"Than I accept your battle." she replied confidentially. "Go! Minccino!"
With fire in my eyes, I took my turn. "This is our first trainer battle so make it count. Our companionship is on the line here! Fight with passion and power! Go! Aura!"
"s-such a long i-intro, Touko."
"Do you really need an entrance that long?" White and the professor said together.
a scowl crossed my face "I tried ok? Give me a break!"
"Childish." Juniper commented and I clenched my hands into balled fists. "Minccino, start with pound."
"Ok, um..." Come on me! This is a very important battle! Super important! But the only move I know for riolu is- "Aura! Try to overpower it with quick attack!"
The two small pokemon complied with their orders, flying at each other and readying themselves for the collision.
Both ram into each other, sliding away a few feet. I bite my lower lip; The professor 'tch's. Aura and Minccino were in equal strength.
"This is a strong pokemon." The professor commented, "Stronger than most beginners. So if your riolu can match it in strength... Than I really need to get it back."
"He or she!" I once again yell "And Aura, use quick attack again!"
"Dodge and use tickle."
"Tickle?" I ask, a look of disbelief planted on my face.
"N-no, Touko. I-its not what y-you think it is! D-dodge!" but it was too late.
the small gray pokemon's hands flew around Aura, causing the poor guy to break into laughter, losing his concentration.
"Riolu ri ri ri olu!" Aura laughed, rolling on the ground with a devious looking minccino on top. Suddenly, it wasn't as cute looking as I thought.
I inwardly cursed "Hey Aura! You know any other moves to get this guy off you?"
"Idiot!" my opponent scolded " You should already know your pokemon's moves before you go into battle."
"Why?"
"Why?" she rants "What do you mean why? Its only common sense that a trainer-"
"But if you defeat me, I won't ever be a trainer." I point out "And I haven't been to a pokemon center, nor do I have a pokedex, so I couldn't have checked it out yet."
"Yes, but-"
"Also, they say professors are good judges of character but I don't believe it. You don't even recognize me."
"Oh? And who may you be?"
"I'll tell ya after our battle! Aura, quick attack it's gut and escape!" Aura did just that, quickly breaking away form its opponents confinement.
Free at last, I watch a sigh of relief escape his lips. I let out one as well.
"T-thank goodness. We almost b-blew this match s-sky high."
'Sky high' I think.
"Now, I won't let any more tricks like that fool us! It's time to show off our bond!"
The professor stepped forward "Don't be stupid. Minccino! Finish it with swift."
The small pokemon of my opponent lifted up it's small paws as transparent stars came flying like shrunken at us.
"Aura. Now listen carefully, I need you to use quick attack to dodge!"
With great speed, Aura moved out from the swift to a near by bolder, successfully evading the attack. Piece by piece, a plan came into my head.
"That's it! Sky high!" my hand is thrust out, open wide.
"Now, use quick attack to break that huge rock!" I order.
"Impossible. Quick attack isn't a strong enough move to break a bolde-"
She never got to finish, for Aura didn't break the rock. My epic partner obliterated it!
"W-what power." White muttered.
Both me and my new alter ego watched as dust and sand covered the field, temporarily blinding everyone. But I knew my starter could do it.
"Listen for any movement! As soon as you locate the enemy, use swift."
"Ri!" My Pokemon cried out. But I knew better. We had won.
"Your finished." Juniper Announced. I just smirk.
The dust cleared to show minccino looking around, alone.
"Aura, quick attack!"
"What?!"
"ahaha! You forgot this Riolu can move faster via speed attack! So to take advantage of this-" I raise my left hand, pointing toy finger to the air.
Aura came crashing down, a small fist slamming into the foe. Minccino fainted.
"-we used the sky to hide!"
"How could I have missed it?" The professor asked more to herself than anyone "That's brilliant."
"And that's a wrap!" I cheer "Good job Aura! You worked hard!"
"Y-you did it!" White cheered.
"Nope. We did it."
I almost sworn she blushed "Y-yeah."
"Aura, return" I called. In a flash of familiar white light, the celebrating Riolu was gone. I put the pokeball into my bag and turn to the professor.
"So? How was I?" She gave me a serious look.
"Who are you?" I pout, frustrated
"you really can't recognize me?" She shook her head no.
"I do not."
"Well then, let me introduce myself. My name is Touko, feature meddler of evil knight dudes and collected of gym badges at your service."
Her eyes widened. "T-Touko?" She stuttered, much like White would have. "But your not supposed to be here. You were at your house. I mean- what happened to you?"
"I got a kind rent payer to lend be some strength."
"what?"
A burst of power flew through me. White took over "That means, I've become stronger."
I smile. She didn't stutter. This was her confidence shining through. But the burst left as quickly as it came. But the impression was still there.
the professor laughed. "Heh. Hahahaha! Good job Touko! You really proved me wrong!"
I tilt my head to the side. "What?"
"Well, it was obvious over the years I've favored your brother." I rolled my eyes "that is because he reminded me so much of your mother, my childhood friend."
"Really?" I ask in awe "Wow, your old!"
She twitched "I'm going to ignore that. Anyways, you now remind me of someone else I knew. Your father."
"D-dad?" White asked in my head once more. I could tell that ment a lot to her.
"You have the same look as him, as well as his battle talents. And let's not forget amazing willpower."
"Stop" I say, waving my hand. "Your making me blush."
"He was an idiot" I anime fall, "But he was the good kind of idiot. Touko, take good care of Aura."
I jump excitedly "you mean?"
"Yes, you have gained my approval. That Riolu didn't grow as close to the lab assistants in a month as you managed to in a few hours. I have to say, I'm impressed." I beam at the praise.
"So I can really be a trainer!"
"Of course. You'd probably go out and be one even if I said no." I rub the back of my neck sheepishly. That was true. But still
"Oh thank you! Thank you! Thank you professor!" She chuckled
"Just call me Juniper."
I smile "Ok. But listen up, I have one request."
"Oh?"
As the sun was setting, Accumula town was shutting down for the night.
A tall woman walked up two three youths waiting in front of a bright red and white building.
"Hello you three, sorry I'm so late." The woman apologized.
"Professor" the only female of the group whined "Even I was here on time."
"Which shocked all of us." Another of the youths commented, pushing up his glasses. The girl pouted.
"Well then, no time like the present." The final youth said "let's go on a tour."
"yes!" The other two cheered, dashing in eagerly.
"Hey professor." The blue hatted boy interrupted, "why were you late?" She just smiled.
a smile that said 'I know something you don't' "That, Touya, is a secret." And she walked insidyouths confused kid running after her.
'What ever' he thought 'probably not important anyways'
"Don't tell my brother about my adventure."
Juniper smirked. Things were about to get a lot more exciting.
In the shadows at the edge of the town, a green hair teen sat, absentmindedly playing with the rubix cube that usually hung around his waist.
"Tomorrow" he uttered, his voice no more than a whisper, "my legend begins."
DONE
wow... That was a really fun chapter to write.
Touko: yeah! I was so cool!
White: M-me too!
Aura: olu! Ri!
Touko: so review and tune in next time!
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