A young lady with short black hair in a blue dress rode her bike through the woods with a beige bag over her shoulder.
'My name is Rukia Kuchiki. I'm an inspiring young pokemon trainer who is out on her own. I'm not looking for gym battles or any of that, but I do love to travel around and I love my pokemon.' Rukia pulled her bike over near a lake. She got off and ran towards it.
"Dewgong, come on out!" Rukia said as she let out her partner with it going in the lake.
"Dewgong!"
I wanna be the very best
Like no one ever was
To catch them is my real test
To train them is my cause
Pokemon
Gotta catch'em all, it's you and me
Pokemon
I know it's my destiny
Pokemon
Yeah, you're my best friend
In a world we must defend
Pokemon
Gotta catch'em all
Gotta catch'em all
Gotta catch'em all
Pokemon
(Ichigo's voice) The White Ice
After catching his newly acquired Zubat, Ichigo and Orihime continue on their journey to Suzumu City for Ichigo to challenge the gym there.
"Ichigo, can we take a break soon? I'm getting a little hungry." Orihime complained.
"I guess we should stop and rest. I want to make sure Absol and Zubat are also in top form for when we challenge that gym." Ichigo said. Both of them stopped and let out their three pokemon for lunch.
"Here you go, Sylveon." Orihime said as she gave Sylveon some food and Sylveon started eating. "I wonder if pokemon food is any good. I bet it taste better with bean paste or maybe some ketchup."
"Eck. Remind me not to let you in a kitchen." Ichigo said. He turned his focus on to Zubat and Absol and got serious. "Absol and Zubat, we need to get ready. Our gym battle will be coming up and we need to be in top form."
"Absol."
"Zuba!" Absol and Zubat faced each other to do some sparing. Zubat started out with Air Cutter, but Absol dodged it. Absol tried Night Slash, but Zubat avoided that and got behind him. Absol turned around for a dark Pulse and the two continued battling against each other. Meanwhile, Rukia and her Dewgong were relaxing by the lake.
"You like the water?" Rukia asked.
"Dewgong!" Dewgong was enjoying himself. Both of them had to stop relaxing when they heard noises.
"What's going on? Sounds like a battle." Rukia said. Absol and Zubat continued to spare. Absol used Razor Wind, but Zubat avoided the attack. However, the attack kept going and it blasted Rukia's bike. "My bike!" All of them heard Rukia's scream.
"Uh oh. This can't be good." Ichigo said as they all stopped what they were doing and went to check it out. When they made it through the bushes, they saw Rukia and her Dewgong standing over her destroyed bike. Rukia looked up and saw who was to blame.
"Well, looks like I know who destroyed by bike." Rukia said.
"Oh man. I'm really sorry." Ichigo said. "My Zubat and Absol were doing some training and we didn't know you were near here."
"Sorry doesn't cut it. You need to get better control over your pokemon." Rukia said.
"Excuse me?" Ichigo said as he found that offensive. "No one disses my pokemon. I already said I was sorry so what more do you want?"
"How about a little justification. You battle my Dewgong." Rukia said.
"Dewgong!"
"You want a battle? I never back down from one." Ichigo said. "I could use some battle practice with my Zubat. Are you ready buddy?"
"Zubat!" Both of them faced each other as they were about to battle by the lake.
"Zubat, start out with Air Cutter." Ichigo said. Zubat started flapping it's wings and launched the attack.
"Counter that with Brine." Rukia said. Dewgong unleashed a stream of water and was able to block Zubat's attack. "Now use Ice Shard." Dewgong formed a blue orb of ice and shot it towars Zubat.
"Dodge it." Ichigo said and Zubat was able to avoid the attack. "Now use Supersonic."
"Dewgong, get in the water." Rukia said. Zubat unleashed the sonic waves, but Dewegong hopped over to the water and was able to avoid the attack. "Now use Signal Beam."
"Dewgong!" Dewgong came out and fired a pink colored beam from its horn with Zubat getting hit.
"Zubat, Wing Attack before Dewgong dives away." Ichigo said. Zubat flew fast and beat its wings around Dewgong.
"Dewgong, finish this. Use your Ice Beam." Rukia said. Dewgong fired the cold beam and blasted Zubat and froze it solid.
"Zubat!" Ichigo called out as he caught the ice cube Zubat was in.
"We're done here." Rukia said as she brought Dewgong back in its pokeball. "You should know that ice-types have the advantage against flying-types. I told you I would use Dewgong and you still used a flying-type. You've got a lot to learn."
"Say what?" Ichigo said, but Rukia didn't stick around as she just walked away. "I'm already annoyed by her." Ichigo grabbed a rock and started banging on the ice to get Zubat out of there.
"Is Zubat okay?" Orihime asked.
"We'll see." Ichigo said. He kept smashing the ice and was able to get Zubat free, but it was shivering.
"Poor Zubat." Orihime said.
"I think there's a pokemon center near." Ichigo said as he lifted Zubat in his arms. "We should get there fast."
"Right." Orihime agreed and both of them got running.
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The Pokemon Center
Ichigo and Orihime were able to find the pokemon center and they ran right inside.
"Just leave it to me." Nurse Joy said to another trainer and when Ichigo and Orihime ran inside, Rukia was already there and she hand the pokeball with her Dewgong inside it.
"You guys again?" Rukia said.
"Don't' worry. I'm not here for a rematch." Ichigo said as he walked over to the desk. "Nurse Joy, could you take care of my Zubat?"
"Of course." Nurse Joy said as she took Zubat. "Audino, please help me with this."
"Audino!" Both of them took their pokemon and went in the backroom.
"Excuse me, but we didn't really get to introduce ourselves." Orihime said. "My name is Orihime and that's Ichigo with his Absol."
"Hello. My name is Rukia."
"So what are you even doing here?" Orihime said. "During your battle, Dewgong really didn't take much damage."
"I take it you're both beginning trainers." Rukia said. "It's important for any trainer to be aware of the condition their pokemon in. It's always a good idea to keep them in good shape."
"I am no beginner. I know what I'm doing." Ichigo said.
"Could have fooled me with the way you battled." Rukia said.
"If what you're saying is true, perhaps I should have my Sylveon looked at." Orihime said as she let Sylveon out.
"Sylveon!"
"Oh my gosh!" Rukia said as she cuddled up with it. "I love your Sylveon. It's so adorable."
"Thank you. I think so too." Orihime said.
"Oh boy. I hope Zubat gets better soon." Ichigo said as he was starting to get annoyed with both of them.
"Absol." Absol seemed to be in agreement with Ichigo.
"I can see you've done a well job of taking care of it." Rukia said. "If only it was a Glaceon, it be better, but that's just my opinion."
"Glaceon?" Orihime questioned. "What's a Glaceon?"
"Oh. You must not know about all of Eevee's evolve forms." Rukia said. "Allow me to explain." She took out a sketchpad and colored pencils. She used pictures to teach this lesson, but they weren't really that good. "You see, Sylveon evolves from Eevee, who is known as the Evolution Pokemon. Eevee can evolve into eight different pokemon with different types. Flareon a fire-type, Vaporeon a water-type, Jolteon an electric-type, Umbreon a dark-type, Espeon a psychic-type, Leafeon a grass-type, Glaceon an ice-type, and Sylveon a fairy-type. Do you understand so far? Any questions?"
"Yeah. Why are you bad at drawing?" Ichigo said and his only response was a sketchpad to the face.
"Anyway. I love ice-type pokemon. That's why I would think your Sylveon would be better if it was a Glaceon." Rukia said. "If I ever catch an Eevee, I'm going to make it a Glaceon."
"I think I'm beginning to understand." Orihime said.
"Excuse me, Rukia." Nurse Joy said as she came in with her pokeball. "You're Dewgong is doing just fine."
"Thank you." Rukia said as she took it back as Nurse Joy turned to Ichigo.
"You're Zubat won't be that much longer." Nurse Joy said.
"Thanks. In fact, while we're here, could you please look at my Absol?" Ichigo said.
"My Sylveon too if you please." Orihime said.
"Sure. Just have them follow me." Nurse Joy said as she had both of their pokemon follow her to the back. Ichigo and Orihime decided it might be best for them to rest at the pokemon center for the day. Ichigo was polishing his keystone and his Mega Ring.
"Got to make sure this is in good shape too." Ichigo said.
"You know, I'm sure Rukia would give you a rematch. Only this time you should use Absol and have Absol mega evolve." Orihime said.
"You're going to keep hassling me about that until you actually see it, aren't you?" Ichigo said. While they were talking, Rukia was doing some eavesdropping. "Orihime, mega evolution isn't something that can be used on a casual basis. It takes the bond between trainer and pokemon and turns it into power to fuel the pokemon. The bond between me and Absol is a strong bond and I'm not going to take it for granted."
"I get it, but that doesn't mean I can't stop asking to see it." Orihime said. Hearing Ichigo say that had Rukia think he wasn't such a beginner. Later that day, Rukia stood out on a balcony and watch the sun go down.
"I didn't think he would think so highly of mega evolution." Rukia said. It had Rukia about a certain person who she both admired and was intimidated by. Having Ichigo getting her to think about the person had her rethink a decision.
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The Next Day
Orihime and Ichigo got their pokemon back and they were both ready to hit the road again.
"Time to get going." Ichigo said, but when they stepped out, they saw Rukia out there and was leaning against the wall. "Rukia?"
"Is something wrong?" Orihime asked.
"Thanks to you, I don't have a bike anymore." Rukia said. "So I've decided that until you pay to get me a new one, I'm going to be traveling with you two. Not to mention you two seem like beginning trainers."
"Say what?" Ichigo said.
"Yay! We're going to have so much fun!" Orihime said.
"Hold on. I didn't agree to this." Ichigo said.
"So where are we going?" Rukia said.
"Suzumu City so Ichigo can challenge the gym." Orihime said.
"Oh man. That's going to be a train wreck." Rukia said and they started walking.
"Wait just a minute. I didn't agree. Doesn't anyone care what I think?" Ichigo said, but apparently not.
With Rukia now joining Ichigo and Orihime, our three travelers head to Suzumu City together. I wonder how these three will be like traveling together. I guess we'll just have to stay tune to find out more.
To Be Continued…