Hello and welcome to the second Chapter of Tyler journey through Kalos! Last chapter was sort of a weird introductory chapter that really didn't introduce that much... But this chapter is where the action truly begins! Sorry guys did plan to have this out the night I made the story but had like one more page to write and haven't been bother to write it over the course of the week -.- Enjoy!

Ep 2: First Piece of the Puzzle

I casually strolled out of Santalune City and was on the road yet again. I unfortunately had to make it through Santalune Forest, plus routes 2 & 3. It was a lot to do in one night. Yup, the sun was setting and I had a half a day's walk ahead. First night of my journey will be a sleepless one…

"Aerial Ace!" I shouted. Staraptor zipped into yet another Pokemon with speed and force. We had just made it out of Santalune Forest and onto Route 2. From here you could see the riverside town of Aquacorde. It was build alongside a river and also up a small hill. Most of it was also built with goldy coloured bricks so it shone beautifully against the sun. Speaking of the sun, it was sunrise. Yup, 12 hours of tramping through that forest and I had finally made it through. Only thanks to Staraptor creaming all those weak Pokemon. It will be a weird feeling having a Lv.5 Pokemon after battling alongside a very strong one for the past 12 hours. Oh well, every Pokemon starts somewhere and every Pokemon has potential!

"Starrr!" Staraptor screeched as she started to zip ahead. Both of us could see a red roofed building up ahead (of course it would be the Pokemon Centre) and both of us desperately needed a break. But that didn't mean I was in the mood to run. I thought I'd let Staraptor go up ahead as this route should only take about a 30 minute walk. Aquacorde Town looked so close but I knew that it was quite far.

It was 7am. I was in the Pokemon Centre's built-in café. And, I was eating for the first time in 12 hours. I had rang up the Sycamore Lab receptionist and asked her when Professor Sycamore was supposed to meet the two other children. She said at noon so I had five whole hours to rest here. I was relieved. Although that wouldn't be enough to counter having no sleep last night. I decided to take a nap in the room I had booked out. I was out for the count within the minute.

When I next awoke, I heard the alarm I set pounding away relentlessly, not stopping. I slammed my hand down onto the button that would stop the beeping. My eyes flickered open and I looked at the time.

"What?! NO WAY!" I shouted unbelievingly. It was 12:00 already and I had set the alarm for 11:45. "Did I sleep through 15 minutes of that thing beeping?! Never mind I gotta go!" I quickly put on my clothes and grabbed Staraptor's pokeball before dashing out of the door. I ran outside of the Pokemon Centre and out into the quite large town. "Dammit where did she say they were meeting again?" I was worried, excited and angry at myself all at the same time. I never usually feel this way about anything. Is this what Pokemon does…? "Ahh... I think she said they were meeting outside the Breston Café. And it was near the top of the city," I told myself as I started to sprint up the main road.

I looked around the town as I ducked and dived past the citizens of Aquacorde. Until finally, I reached the top of the massive stairwell. I looked back across the town. A beautiful, large fountain stood in the middle of town. You could also see the old yet still gorgeous bridge that connected Route 2 to the town. Aquacorde Town was truly beautiful. I nice place to get my starter Pokemon. I turned back around and started to run around, looking for the café and Professor Sycamore. Then, suddenly, the light dimmed everywhere else but there, right there, where I saw… a Goomy. The holiest Pokemon; Goomy. It deserves to have the light shine down to him.

"Goom!" Goomy cried as he jumped up and hopped away. But right there behind where Goomy just was, was Professor Sycamore.

"Thanks Goomy!" I shouted out to the big blob of goo. I looked out as the goo happily hopped into the sunset. What a beautiful sight. Well except there was no sunset. I ran over to Professor Sycamore who was sitting outside on a seat that was up against a table with two other kids my age. There was one seat left, and I assumed it was for me.

"Well, I guess he's not coming," I heard the man sigh to the other two. "I guess I'll just start then-"

"Professor Sycamore!" I cried as I came running up to the group. I stopped when I got to the table and started to pant after having run up a long staircase and then over to here.

"Yes?" he questioned as he turned away from the kids and looked at me. "Oh, why aren't you Tyler Colt?"

"Yes, I am!"

"Well, you're five minutes late! But... Take a seat. I was just about to get started," he instructed me. I nodded and took the seat that was free next to him. "Ok. I'm sure that none of you know each other so how about we do that first?"

"I'm Bree," the only girl of the three of us introduced herself. She had straight, light blond hair that came down slightly past her shoulders and a side fringe that came down to her eye. She had blue eyes and tanned skin. She wore a red singlet (that was sort of like a shirt without sleeves. You know those ones that chicks wear) and a dark grey skirt that poofed out. She had a grey belt that went around her waist as well.

"Kevin," the boy said to us with a smile. Kevin had short black hair but also had a side fringe that came to his eyebrow. He had light brown skin and brown eyes. He wore a puffy grey snow jacket as well as red chinos. He wore a black bracelet that had a spherical jewel inside of it that resembled the jewel on my necklace. He also wore black sneakers.

"Hi, I'm Tyler," I finally said politely.

"Good, that's out of the way!" Professor Sycamore said with a chuckle. "Now… I am about to send you three out on a journey. You three do not have to travel together but it would be nice if you would help each other out when help is needed. I will give all of you Pokedexs and one Pokemon to set you out on your journey. I only have one request. I would appreciate it greatly if you would inform me of any information on Mega Evolutions that you find or come across. As some or all of you would know I study Mega Evolution so your help would be appreciated. As you know Tyler, I am about to go to the Kanto region to study Mega Evolution further. Even though Mega Evolution was discovered in Kalos it seems that most Pokemon that can Mega Evolve come from Kanto. And it also holds the most information about Mega Evolution. So you'll find that I pop over there a lot. But if you ever need me, don't hesitate to call. Did you all get all of that?"

"Yes," we all replied in unison with a cheerful smile.

"Well I'm glad that I have three bright and bubbly students who will be helping me! Now, here are your three Pokedexs…" he mumbled while messing with his briefcase. After 30 seconds of an awkward silence he finally pulled out three square machines. One was navy coloured, one was pink and the other was red. Kevin took the navy one and Bree took the red one so I was left with…

"Yay, a pink Pokedex…!" I fake exclaimed.

"Here, you can have the red one. I think Professor Sycamore intended for me to get the pink one anyway," Bree said with a smile. We exchanged Pokedexs and I looked over at Professor Sycamore and he had a big smile on his face. He nodded at me before reaching into his briefcase and pulling out a cylinder machine.

"Now! You may choose your starter Pokemon!" Professor Sycamore screamed as the cylinder opened on one side and three pokeballs appeared.

"Ladies first," Kevin and I both told Bree. She blushed and giggled a little before saying,

"Thanks boys!" She then reached into the cylinder and pulled out the middle one. "*giggles* I know this Pokemon is just right for me!" Then, Kevin and I stared at each other wondering who should go next.

"Tyler, I think it's only fair that Kevin goes first since he came earlier and you made us wait," Sycamore suggested. I nodded in agreement and gave a forced smile. Oh man that's what I get for coming late!

"I'll take this one!" Kevin exclaimed as he grabbed the pokeball on the very right. "We're gonna make it! And win the Pokemon League!"

"Well then that leaves me with…" I stopped what I was saying. I didn't know who was inside. I guess I'd have to find out. "Alright, come on out!" I threw the pokeball underarm and into the air, yet again doing my signature throw. The pokeball burst and a white and blue light flooded the area as the Pokemon was entering into the world.

The light was fading and revealing a figure. Spikes? A Tail? What looked like a nut with legs? Oh, it's a- "Chespinnn!" the small Nut Pokemon screeched as he did a quick 360 degree spin before striking a battle pose. He looked serious; he looked like he wanted to battle.

"Alight go Fennekin!" Bree squealed.

"Froakie!"

"Fenn," Bree's Fennekin yawned as the Fox Pokemon got up from its nap. She looked like she meant business; you wouldn't want to get on the wrong end of her.

"Kie!" Froakie yelled as he jumped up into the air and punched it showing his 'strength'.

"Energetic Pokemon for some energetic trainers!" Professor Sycamore chuckled. He then quickly stopped laughing and looked at his watch. "Oops! I've got to go. I need to make it back to Lumiose City for my flight. I only have one hour. Luckily I have my Talon-" the Professor stopped himself as he started to feel his pockets for his pokeball but to no prevail. "OH NO! I forgot my Talonflame at the lab!" Professor Sycamore hung his head low as he came to the realisation he would miss his flight.

"No need to worry Professor! Use my brother's Staraptor!" I offered him. He suddenly perked up. "I have it right here with me."

"Really?! Oh thank you Tyler! Won't your brother need it though?" he asked.

"Just send it back to the lab through a pokeball transporter when you're at the airport. I'll tell him to get it from there," I told him.

"Wow, never did I expect my students to get me out of trouble this quick! Thank you Tyler!" he bowed to me before starting to speak again. "Well, I best get going!" I chucked him the pokeball and Staraptor appeared. Within 10 seconds Professor Sycamore had told Staraptor where to go and they were off.

"Nice save Tyler," Kevin complimented me.

"Yeah, that was really cool of you to help the Professor out like that!" Bree butted in. We stayed silent for a few seconds until Kevin piped up.

"Hey! Tyler. Let's battle!" Before I even could answer or think the battle had begun just like that. Froakie and Chespin had jumped into position and the battle was underway. "Alright Froakie, use Quick Attack!"

"Kie!" Froakie spat as he quickly pounced at Chespin. Chespin didn't have time to avoid the speedy attack so was knocked back by the Frog Pokemon. Chespin quickly recuperated and stood up strong, more anxious to battle than ever.

"Chespin, use Tackle!" I ordered the tiny, little, nut-like Pokemon. Chespin nodded his head, understanding my orders and threw himself at Froakie with full force. Froakie was pushed back to his trainer's feet but just like Chespin, got back up with even more battle in him. "Now, use Vine Whip and slap Froakie over and over!"

"Ches—pin, pin, pin!" Chespin screeched as he threw two long green vines out from behind him and started to slap Froakie relentlessly. Chespin wasn't stopping so Kevin needed to do something quick.

"Froakie, spin and use Bubble!" I looked at Kevin confused as to what his strategy was but when I saw it in action it all became clear. Froakie started to spin, making the vines unable to hit him anymore. But then a very vicious Bubble attack was added to that and piles of them came flying towards Chespin, hitting him over and over.

"Use Rollout!" I roared as I couldn't bear to see my Pokemon be hurt any longer.

"Pin!" Chespin called as he curled up into a ball and started to fiercely roll towards Froakie like a steam roller.

"Aim your Bubble towards Chespin!" Kevin retaliated. Froakie stopped spinning and directly aimed his Bubble attack towards Chespin, who just looked like a green ball while using Rollout. But, to no prevail, the Bubble attack didn't work and Chespin just smashed through all of them, before smashing into Froakie. Although Chespin wasn't done yet, he kept on rolling, gaining more and more momentum. "Use Quick Attack on him!"

"Froa!" Froakie cried as he dashed as he was sent flying back towards the rolling ball of death; my Chespin. Silver and white light followed Froakie like a trail behind him as he slammed against Chespin. But, yet again, nothing. Instead of Chespin being hurt, Froakie was.

"We will not lose! POUND!" Kevin roared as the momentum inside him was growing too. I didn't feel that way. This battle for me wasn't like that; I was in enough danger to get energized like he was. I was just plain, boring me.

"Kevin, no matter how many more powerful attacks you use, they're no use. As you're getting more powerful, so is Chespin. You can't beat him with raw power. Strategy," I simply told Kevin. He sighed and looked helplessly as his Froakie's white fist that had started to shine. It's whole hand then fully engulfed in light and he came surging down towards my still spinning Chespin. BOOM! As the two collided there was quite a large explosion. I was surprised. It seems that Froakie had matched Chespin's power after all. Was it because of Kevin's energy? His belief that he can win? Who knows. But even still, as the smoke cleared it showed a panting Chespin and a fainted Froakie. I looked over to the trainer and he sighed before walking over to us.

"Good battle Tyler," he complimented me with a bow. He smiled at me but then as he stared at his pokeball, his smile turned to a frown. "I guess we're not as powerful as I would've hoped to be. But, everyone has to start somewhere." He returned to a smile as we looked over at Bree who had her battle face on.

"Any of you care to battle Fennekin and I?" she questioned the two of us.

"Sorry Bree, I'm all tuckered out after my battle," Kevin sighed.

"Sure, I'll go for another round! Chespin needs to be healed first though," I explained.

"Already one step ahead of you," she giggled. She had a potion in her left hand and a berry in her other. She quickly got to work with healing up Chespin and in no time…

"PIN!" Chespin roared as he soared into the sky, rolling and then landing again.

"Yup, he's ready to fight alright!" I smirked. I looked over at Bree who was already walking over to where Kevin stood last time. "Ready?"

"Of course!" she suddenly went from giggly Bree to battle Bree. "Alright Fennekin, lets him them out of the park!" Bree threw her pokeball into the air, and Fennekin quickly popped out.

"Fen!" Fennekin said as she spat a little ember. I pointed to the imaginary battlefield and Chespin ran forward. Although we had a type disadvantage we had Rollout, a Rock-Type attack. I am sure we can win this!

Chespin growled at Fennekin and she did likewise. "Time to start with Rollout."

"Ches," Chespin grunted as he jumped into the air and started to roll, before surging forward towards Fennekin. He got faster and faster as he span and was gaining more power. Couple hits of this and Fennekin would be knocked out.

"Fennekin, dodge with Flame Charge and then charge into Chespin head on with Flame Charge!" Bree craftily countered me. Fennekin nodded her small head and then stomped her paw against the ground, sending small embers around her body. Then, as the fox jumped into the air she fully engulfed herself in flames. Chespin stopped his attack as the Rollout was dodged but before he could counter, the speed buffed Fennekin came barrelling down towards him. Instantly, Chespin was sent flying back towards me and was in severe shape from just one hit. I gasped and stared towards the fierce team of Fennekin and Bree, wondering if I could beat them. The question was though was I going to be a real Pokemon trainer and fight for my victory…?

"Chespin, let's try Vine Whip this time," I said calmly. I wasn't going to be a real trainer quite yet. It wasn't worth it at the current time. Chespin swung two long vines towards Fennekin, hoping to either slap her silly or wrap her in the malicious trap.

"Fennekin, use Ember!"

"Kin!" Fennekin quickly spat immediately upon hearing her trainers commands. Small embers swarmed around the vines and they quickly sizzled away. Soon they were just ash and Chespin was left with no attack.

"Now use Scratch!" Bree commanded her Pokemon. She did it with force, passion; something I felt I lacked. Fennekin pounced forwards and swiped Chespin across the face, leaving claw marks. "Finish with an Ember to the face!"

"Quickly dodge that!" I retaliated. Emphasis was in my words that time, and Chespin knew it was because before I had even finished my sentence he had jumped over Fennekin and avoided the Ember. "Now Tackle from behind!"

"PIN!" Chespin roared as he slammed his whole body up against Fennekin. She stumbled forward and almost fell over but stabilised her.

"…Perfect…" I heard Bree mutter. Why would she want me to dodge and then hit her? I didn't understand. I did understand however when I saw Fennekin stamp her paw against the ground. Embers flew around the Fox Pokemon and she was getting ready to charge.

"Chespin get out of there!" I called for my Pokemon. It was too late because BOOM! Fennekin slammed her body against Chespin and an explosion occurred, quickly sending a small cloud of smoke to cover the field. When the smoke had lifted Chespin had fainted and Fennekin stood over him prominently. I looked over at the powerful duo in awe; they were going to be tough to beat! I remembered about my small Pokemon and ran to his side. I picked him up. He was so small and cute; the little guy was tuckered out. "You were great Chespin! Return." Chespin was beamed into the small device and I put it away into my pocket as Bree walked over towards me.

"Great battle Tyler! Although it was a little too easy," she giggled with a wink.

"Yeah thanks; I enjoyed it," I replied with a smirk in return. The three of us awkwardly stood there for about ten seconds, unsure of what to say.

"Hey, you guys remember what the Professor said about travelling together? Helping each other out? I'm sure we could all help each other out by getting through Santalune Forest together!" Kevin suggested. Bree immediately smiled and agreed. I thought about it for a short time but then obliged.

"Sounds great Kevin."

"Good. Well, how about we leave now?" Bree asked the two of us. "Ooo! Then we'll get to have our first night out in the woods together!"

"Yeah. I know a lot of star constellations so I can point them out to you guys," Kevin offered.

"Well, I suppose now's as good of a time to leave as any," I told the two other 13 year olds. They nodded and we started to work into the Santalune Forest, together, as a group. Funny thing was I'd only met these people about half an hour ago and they already seem so comfortable around each other and me. I don't really know anything about these guys. But I guess this'll be my chance to do just that. I better watch out for Bree though; she's a fierce battler!

TO BE CONTINUED…

NEXT EPISODE - THE FLOCK OF MISS-FLIGHT!

What did I tell you, action packed? Gets Starter, Pokedex, meets Sycamore, returns Staraptor, battles Bree & Kevin. Phew that's a lot. Hope you enjoyed the read. Really was expecting this chapter to be super long but it's really only the length of the first one :I And yes, I know, a lot of time skips within the first dozen lines lol. Not much to say this time so :/

Until Next Time - MonfernoFreak

1. Predict two Pokemon that Tyler will get based on his current personality

2. How do you like Tyler's rivals?