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May's Pov (September 2nd)
"May and Dawn! Wake up!" I heard Misty yell. I groaned, sitting up and rubbing my eyes. "What is it Misty?!" I got up, brushing my hair as she continued on, "It is nine in the morning! The first of the Bronze level battles are happening at TEN." I immediately freaked out, rushing around my room and throwing on my shoes. I grabbed my bandana, bumping into Dawn as we ran towards the door. I opened it, an infuriated Misty staring at us. "I've tried to get you two up since seven!" "Sorry.." I mumbled.
"I don't know where Leaf is though. She wasn't in her room when I checked at six." Misty said, looking worried. I shrugged. I was asleep, I wouldn't know where she is. Dawn pointed behind Misty. "Right there." Misty turned, yelping in surprise. "D-don't scare me like that!" Leaf stared as Misty calmed down. "Where were you?" She pointed towards the ceiling. "You were on the roof?" She just stared. I'm going to take that as a yes.
"Did you get any sleep at all though?" Misty asked. She shook her head, my jaw dropping. "Do you sleep at all?!" Same reaction. She really is a lifeless shell. "A-anyways, we should get going. The boys are waiting and they aren't to happy." Misty said, sighing. I nodded, tying my bandana on my head as we left the dorm building. Leaf's hair moved somewhat, freaking me out. There was no wind, so what could that be? "Finally awake?" I heard an irritated Drew say. "Sorry Grasshead, not." He glared, Lance sighing. "Now now, calm down." He looked at Leaf.
"Did you get sleep?" She shook her head. He face palmed. "You need to sleep. How long has it been since you've slept." She ignored him, Lance deciding to drop the subject. "Now, today, two of you will vs another team." I know that already..
"I want you all to choose who will be in the battle." He left, probably going to speak to another team. We all huddled together, Ash already coming up with plans. "We could have it be me and Paul. I'll use Pikachu while Paul uses Torterra. Speed and Strength together." Misty nodded. "That sounds good, seeing as you could cover him from a water type that would use an Ice Beam." Gary shook his head. "Problem with that though is Pikachu can't take many hits. They could go after you Ash, taking you out and leaving Paul in trouble." I thought about it. Pikachu doesn't have many weaknesses, does he?
I looked at Leaf, who had left the circle. Did she not care or something? It kind of confused me. I thought she'd want friends. Who wouldn't want friends? "Leaf, aren't you going to help out?" Misty asked. Leaf ignored her, hat covering her eyes once more. Misty sighed, "Fine. We can let it be Ash and Paul, or Ash and Gary. If it is Ash and Gary, Blastoise can cover for the ground weakness Pikachu has." Gary shook his head. "Weak to Grass and Electric. Pikachu can't do much to a Grass type, so Paul and Ash doing the tag battle is our best bet." We nodded, deciding to go with that.
"Pichu chu!" I turned, squealing. A cute, spiky-eared Pichu sat on Leaf's shoulder. Spiky-eared Pichu is extremely rare, one only ever being found in the world, so that means. "You have the rarest Pichu in the world?!" Leaf just nodded, the Pichu stared in surprise at Dawn's outburst. "Isn't it a female?" Leaf nodded, the Pichu playing with Leaf's bangs. "So cute~"
Ash and Paul walked towards the small battlefield near us, Pikachu jumping on the field, excited for a battle. "Torterra, standby for battle." The huge Pokémon landed, making me lose my balance a bit. Drew snickered. "It isn't funny, grasshead." "Whatever you say June." "MAY! M-A-Y!" He rolled his eyes.
He annoys me so much! I want to put his head in a blender. "You might explode with how red you are May." I glared, breathing through my nose heavily. I should dye his hair pink.. "Who is willing to vs us?" Ash said, looking at all six of us. Lance walked up, seeing Ash and Paul getting ready to battle. "Well, since Leaf can't take part yet." It's probably because she is way to powerful, "Why don't you train with her?" I stared in surprise. That wouldn't be a bad idea actually. Leaf got up, slowly walking towards the battlefield. "Thanks Leaf!" Ash called, his smile fading when she ignored him.
She ignores all of us.
"Anyone else? Or will it be a 2v1?" Lance said. Misty raised her hand. "I'll be on Leaf's team." She is really determined to become Leaf's friend. I am to, but she scares me as well. I don't know what to do sometimes. "Gyarados! Go!" The huge snake-like Pokémon landed, roaring loudly. I flinched, having to look up to see it. "Leaf, use something that could take out Pikachu." Misty said. Leaf was about to grab a pokeball when Pichu jumped onto the field. "Pichu pi!" Leaf just nodded, waiting. Could she understand Pokémon? "Begin." Lance said.
"Torterra! Solarbeam!" The sun shined brightly, Torterra's tree shining as Solarbeam started to power up. "Pikachu, Thunderbolt!" Pikachu charged up his electricity, growling. "Pika...!" The move headed towards Gyarados, Pichu jumping into the air and taking the hit with ease. "Pichu!" It landed on Gyarados's head, both of them glaring menacingly at Torterra and Pikachu. "Gyarados, Ice Beam!" The move powered up, hurling towards Torterra. "Pikachu, Thunderbolt!" The moves collided, and I quickly shielded my eyes as smoke formed. "Nice counter Ash, but that won't be enough!" Misty called, smirking. "We are just getting warmed up, Paul, you ready?" He nodded.
"Torterra, Solarbeam now!" "Pikachu, Volt Tackle into the Solarbeam!" Torterra launched its move at Gyarados, Pikachu jumping into the move, the electricity mixing in with the powerful Grass type move. "PIKA!" Gyarados cried out in pain as it was hit straight in its head. "Good job Pikachu!" "Gyarados!" Misty cried.
The skies around us suddenly started darkening, a huge lightning bolt hitting Pichu. "Pichu..." At first, I got worried. Was someone attacking? Then I noticed something. It was an attack Pichu was using, but what attack exactly? More lightning bolts hit Pichu, before it cried its name, a HUGE, powerful lightning bolt hitting Pikachu. "Pika!" It cried, the electricity making it hard to see, Pichu slammed into him, a smirk on the baby Pokemon's face as Pikachu flew past Ash, hitting a building.
"PIKACHU!" Ash yelled, running towards him. Gyarados managed to get up, everyone staring in shock. "Stop! STOP! This battle is finished." Lance growled, glaring at Leaf. I feel like something is going on here.. "Is Pikachu okay?" Lance asked worriedly. The others joined Ash, while I stared at Leaf. Pichu flipped, landing on her shoulder perfectly. Leaf was watching, one eye shielded by her hat. Pichu laughed cruelly, Leaf rubbing her head.
Isn't there a saying, like Trainer like Pokémon? Did Leaf do that on purpose? So many questions were running through my mind as I joined the others. "P-Pikachu? Buddy?" Pikachu weakly opened his eye, crying his name in pain. "You'll be fine, buddy." He glared at Leaf. Lance looked at Leaf, all of us doing the same. "Leaf, there was no reason to use that move. I told you it was forbidden." Leaf shrugged, turning around.
Did she not care..?
"What move are you talking about Lance? Was that not a normal Thunderbolt?" Lance shook his head, sighing. "It wasn't normal."
Lance showed us his Pokedex, sighing. "That move she used is called MegaVolt, a 10x more powerful Thunderbolt." Ash's eyes widened. "How do you learn that move?" Lance shook his head, confusing us. "You can't.." "How did she then?" Dawn asked. Gary seemed like he already knew, which confused me even more. "I don't know, you would have to ask her. Many have tried and couldn't get their Pichu, or Pikachu, or even Raichu to learn it." Now I want to learn it, even though I don't have an electric type.
"Anyways, we should get back to your training, but first.." Lance got up, glaring at Leaf. "Leaf. Over here. NOW." Leaf walked over to him, staring him down. Lance wavered slightly. "Look, I told you that MegaVolt is STRICTLY forbidden. Why did you use it. It will be extremely hard for them to work with you if you are going to try to kill them." Leaf seemed to be ignoring him, staring him down. "I know you. You are probably trying to do this so you won't have to be stuck here. I'll make sure you stay though." He said, smirking. Leaf stared more, Pichu growling menacingly.
Lance stepped back, smiling at Ash. "Pikachu should be fine. Make sure he doesn't get hit by that move again." Ash nodded, looking at Leaf in disappointment. I wonder why she even used that. They all started walking back to the field, Leaf staring at me now. "L-look, I'm not going to yell at you or anything, but why did you use that..?" I said. Maybe she'd tell me? She walked off, and I sighed. It was worth a shot. Drew raised an eyebrow. "I'm even surprised you are trying." I nodded, surprised as well.
Why am I even trying?
Dawn's Pov
"Oh, I meant to ask Lance. Is my grandfather coming here soon?" Gary asked. Lance nodded, and I inwardly squealed. Yes! Poetry! "Now, Ash, do you still want Leaf to help you train?" Ash nodded.
I'm even surprised he wants her to help him. Leaf walked back towards the field, Pichu landing on the field. Pikachu seemed better, having been healed with Hyper Potions by Lance, who had also healed Gyarados and Torterra. "Begin." He repeated. "Pikachu, use Iron Tail over and over!" Pikachu cried angrily, slapping Pichu multiple times. Ash wants revenge, doesn't he? That is why he agreed to her helping again. "Pika! Pika!" Pikachu said, glaring angrily at Pichu. "Pichu pi!" Pichu cried, the hardened tail hitting her in the face over and over.
"Torterra! Use Frenzy Plant!" The ground shook as roots sprouted, heading towards Gyarados. "Gyarados, Hyper Beam!" The move hit, getting rid of the roots with ease. "Gyarados, use Hydro Pump!" The powerful attack hit Pikachu, who went flying into Torterra. "Gyarados, Fire Blast." I never knew they could learn Fire Blast. The move hit Torterra, the grass type roaring in pain. Pichu stood there, perfectly fine. Leaf just watched the whole thing.
Was she scared to attack? Or did she just not want to use a move? "Pikachu! Are you okay?" "Pika!" "Torterra, are you okay." Paul asked. Torterra nodded, roaring its name. "Pikachu, use Thunderbolt on Gyarados!" Pikachu ran forward, jumping up in the air and readying it move, only to be hit by Pichu. Pikachu hit the ground hard, Misty smirking. "Hyper Beam." The move hit Pikachu, the smoke clearing as Pikachu lay there. "Pikachu is unable to battle." Lance declared. "Torterra! We can do this, use Giga Drain!" The move managed to hit Misty, Gyarados roaring as it needed to rest. Misty bit her lip, Pichu rushing forward.
"Pichu!" It slammed it's tail into Torterra's skull, Misty ordering the last blow. "Skull Bash!" Gyarados came down, his skull slamming into Torterra's underside. Torterra fell on the ground, fainting. "Torterra is unable to battle. Misty and Leaf win."
Misty hugged her Gyarados, smiling. "You guys will have to cover one another. If they had a Gyarados, it could know Ice Fang, Ice Beam, or even Fire Blast." Ash nodded, laughing. "Hearing that from the water specialist herself." Paul healed Torterra, who walked closer to Pikachu and Gyarados. Pichu was on Leaf's shoulder, an emotionless look on its face, like Leaf had on.
"Thank you for the training Misty and Leaf." Ash said, while Paul nodded. I'm surprised. I thought he'd still be mad at Leaf, unless he is just showing good sportsmanship. Lance called us over. "The battles start in an hour. Make sure to be ready." We nodded, while he left. I fixed my beanie, smiling. "You guys will do amazing!" Ash nodded in determination. "I know we can do it!" Gary high-fived his best friend, laughing. Piplup hopped out of my arms, an angry look on his face. He marched straight over to Leaf, who stared at him. Pichu hopped down, eyes narrowed.
"Piplup! Piplup pip lup lup!" Piplup chewed Pichu out, glaring. "Pichu! Pi chu chu!" They glared, Pichu's cheeks sparking. Piplup puffed his chest out, before pecking Leaf's Pichu. "P-piplup! I'm so sor-" I got cut off by a pokeball snapping opening, Leaf's Charizard glaring darkly at Piplup, whose eyes were widened.
"P-Piplup!" "Char..." Piplup scurried back to me, Charizard blowing steam out of its nose. "Okay okay, calm down. What happened is over with Piplup. I'm sorry Leaf." I said, smiling sheepishly. Charizard, Pichu and Leaf stared, before she returned Charizard. "Pichu pi! Pichu chu pi!" Pichu yelled angrily at Piplup, before going underneath Leaf's hat. Paul smirked. "Well that was amusing. I didn't understand any of it." Ash said, sweat dropping. Pikachu rubbed the back of his head, "Pika pi.." Misty sighed. "We should be heading to the Stadium or Auditorium, whatever you want to call it." We nodded, heading towards the area. "Piplup, that wasn't necessary. I don't want to be on Leaf's bad side.."
Piplup looked guilty, and I smiled. "Its okay, just don't do it again, okay?" He nodded, cuddling closer to me. "You need to evolve that thing." I glared at Paul, who stared. "I do not! Piplup is perfect the way he is!" Rude plumhead! I'll destroy him! "Whatever, troublesome." What did he just call me?! I glared more, while he just ignored me. How dare he ignore me! Piplup glared as well, both of us doing our infamous glare. It didn't work.
"We'll see you then Ash and Paul." Misty said, both boys walking towards the entrance of the stadium. I'm just going to call it a stadium. Misty led us to our seats on the third floor. I smiled at Leaf. "Sit!" She stared, before taking a seat next to me. Pichu came out from underneath her hat, and I looked at Piplup expectantly. "Piplup pip.." Piplup said. "Pichu.." I smiled. "Was that so hard, Piplup?" He shook his head, which made me giggle. May smiled, her Skitty talking happily to Piplup.
I can't wait to see who will win this battle!
Leaf's Pov
Pichu sat on my lap, staring up at me. I stared back. She started to smile, before laughing. "Pichu pi! Pi pichu.." She giggled. I wish I could smile, for my Pokémon. I just can't. "Pichu Pi?" Pichu said, asking me if I was okay. I nodded. I could talk to Pokémon, unlike others. I understood what they were saying, like what Piplup said to Pichu.
"Piplup! Piplup pip lup lup!" (You are a heartless Pokémon, doing that to Pikachu!) "Pichu! Pi chu chu!" (I don't care. Go cry to someone else.) "P-Piplup!" (I-I'm sorry!) "Char..." (Leave..)
After that, Pichu told Piplup that it can't defeat her, before going under my hat to fume. It was amusing, but annoying. That Piplup apologized though, not that we care.
Pichu smiled, poking my nose. "Pichu Pi!" I'm not hungry. She stared at me in worry, pouting. "Pichu Pichu!" I'll be fine. I don't need to eat. Pichu shook her head, frowning. I ignored her, seeing the stadium slowly start to fill, people talking happily. It makes me sick. I don't want to be here. I could care less about the battle. He had it coming to him, he deserved it. "Pichu pi." Pichu said, looking guilty. True, his Pokémon didn't deserve it, but I would've killed him with the attack. Oh well, not like I'd care if he died. Pichu curled up in my lap, closing her eyes. I rubbed her spiky ear, hearing her purr in content.
"Now, for the first battle!" People I didn't know walked out onto the field. I ignored the battle that would be starting soon. "Pichu.." She mumbled. Brown eyes stared at me, a smile forming on her little face. She started laughing once more, losing the staring contest. From the corner of my eye I could see Dawn smiling at the sight. Please, stop smiling. I hate it. Pichu slowly started to fall asleep, shaking her head to stay awake. "Pichu pi~" Is she trying to tease me? Trying to make me tired?
It isn't working. The first battle ended, the second group of people coming out to vs. Boring. This isn't worth my time. I got up, Dawn and May in a heated conversation. They wouldn't notice, good. Pichu squeaked in surprise, jumping on my shoulder and glaring playfully. I walked out of the stadium, leaving the huge building. I saw a tree. Cinnabar Island changed so much. It used to be just dirt on the ground, not grass.
I walked towards the tree, sitting down and staring up at the leaves. It shaded me from the sun, which made me feel like I was back at the mountain. I don't like the sunlight, I don't like people, I dislike interacting with others. I want to be alone. Alone with my Pokémon, and with the crying wind once more. I miss it. Pichu climbed up the tree, cheering as she found an apple.
She hopped off the branch, landing on my lap, eating the fruit. I felt comfortable here, it wasn't my mountain, but it'll do. My pokeball shook, falling out of my pocket. Charizard formed, staring at me expectantly. "Charizard Char.." She can't force me to eat. My Pokémon stretched her wings, looking at me. I got up, letting her get comfortable before I sat back down, resting my back on the side of her stomach. She placed her head on my lap, blue eyes staring at me in worry. If she wanted me to eat that much, fine.
Pichu smiled brightly, running up the tree and grabbing another apple. She threw it down to me, cheering when I caught it. I slowly took a bite out of it, Charizard watching expectantly. I can't eat with you are watching me like that, you know. She puffed steam out of her nose, rolling her eyes. I ate some of the apple, giving the rest to her. "Char.." She grumbled, eating it.
She should be happy I ate a little. I'm barely hungry at all. My hat fell over my eyes, the wind hitting me. This wind is to happy, it doesn't cry like the other wind. It doesn't understand how I feel. I heard leaves crunching as someone walked closer. "L-Leaf.." I didn't need to explain who it was, did I?
Gary Green Oak. My old childhood best friend.
I stared up at him, the brunette's crazy hair swaying slightly. "You are going to miss the battle.." Charizard growled, Pichu's cheeks sparking. They knew how much I despised him now. I ignored him, letting my hat cover my eyes once more. "Leaf.. I think you should let me tell my side of the stor-" In an instant Pichu shot a bolt of thunder at Gary, who managed to dodge.
He should get the message. He sighed, turning on his heels. He left without another word, Pichu sitting down on a dark red leaf, which was crumbled up and ripped. I stared at the poor thing.
It's just like me.
Broken.
Ash's Pov
"Now, it is Team Horizon versus Team Domination!" I'm starting to think it is extremely hard to come up with a team name. We walked onto the field, the crowd cheering excitedly. Pikachu smiled, determined. "Torterra, standby for battle." Paul summoned his Pokémon, Torterra slamming the ground angrily. "Go Poliwhirl!" The opponent sent out his Pokémon, his partner doing the same thing. "Go Mightyena!" That was unexpected. "Begin!"
"Pikachu, Double Team!" Multiple copies of Pikachu appeared on the field, confusing the Mightyena. "Torterra, Crunch." Torterra charged forward, ground shaking as he ran towards the Mightyena. "Poliwhirl, Ice Beam!" We trained for this. "Pikachu, intercept with Thunderbolt!" Pikachu shot a bolt at the Ice Beam, the move fizzing out. Mightyena cried in pain as it was bitten, Torterra biting down sharply. "Mightyena! Quick, use Tackle!" Mightyena quickly recovered, hitting Torterra and making it stagger back.
"Ice Beam!" The move hit Torterra, the Grass and Ground type suffering badly. It's leg became frozen, which worried me. Not a good start to a battle. "Hang in there Torterra! Frenzy Plant!" Torterra tried to attack, but the ice hindered it, making his move useless. "Poliwhirl, Ice Beam again!" "Pikachu! Iron Tail!" Pikachu tried his best to break the Ice Beam, while Mightyena hurried in for the last blow. "Mightyena! Giga Impact!" He neared Torterra.
"Torterra, Frenzy Plant!" The plants hit the dog Pokémon, which cried out in pain from the powerful hit. "Pikachu! Use the Volt Tackle!" Pikachu slammed into Mightyena, the Pokémon fainting.
"Mightyena is unable to battle." "Poliwhirl, quick! Use Slam!" He slammed into Pikachu, Torterra catching him. "Torterra, use Giga Drain!" Pikachu ran forward, using Double team to confuse and distract the Pokémon. Giga Drain hit, knocking the Poliwhirl unconscious. "Poliwhirl is unable to battle. Team Horizon wins." The crowd went crazy as I ran towards Pikachu, hugging him tightly. "You did amazing buddy!" "Pika!" Paul pat his Torterra on the head. "You did well, return." He walked towards me. We high-fived, our opponents smiling. "Great battle." We shook hands, Lance chuckling.
"That, my friends, is good sportsmanship." The crowd cheered once more as our friends ran up to us. "That was amazing! The teamwork was perfect, the way you protected Torterra!" Dawn said, Piplup cheering. I noticed Gary seemed out of it, and I quickly confronted him about it.
"What's wrong?" He sighed. "I confronted Leaf." I just noticed she isn't here with us. "She ignored me, and when I tried to move closer, her Pokémon attacked me." I frowned. That isn't right. "Ash, I don't think this friendship can be restored." I was about to speak up when he sighed, "I'm sorry, you shouldn't have to worry about my problems. Nice battle by the way. You and Pikachu are amazing. Same with you Paul." He spoke up on that last part, Paul nodding in thanks. Gary walked away without another word, Pikachu frowning. "Pika?" "Its okay buddy. Are you okay though? That MegaVolt move could have killed you." Pikachu rubbed his head against my hand. "Pikapi." I kind of wish I could understand Pokémon, but my bond with Pikachu is perfect. Pikachu hopped off my shoulder, running off. "Pikachu, come on buddy stop doing this.." I chased after him, running out of the building.
How come I didn't see Misty come congratulate me? Where is she? Pikachu ran ahead, stopping outside the door. I looked up.
That is why she wasn't with us, she was with Leaf. I saw Leaf's Pokémon on guard, Misty slowly making her way towards Leaf. The brunette wasn't moving, but I could tell she was awake. I walked a little closer, hearing Misty talking to Leaf. "You miss being alone, don't you?" That seemed to have hit Leaf. She looked up, Misty flinching. "I-I know how it is to want to be alone sometimes, but friends are worth it.." Leaf put her hat back down, shielding her face from Misty's. I hesitantly walked up, Misty looking surprised. "Ash? What are you doing here?" Misty's Azurill jumped down, her blue tail cushioning her fall. Pikachu walked up to her, the Pokémon beginning to talk happily.
"I was looking for you. I didn't know you'd be here though." Misty smiled, shrugging. Pichu glared at us, sitting on Leaf's lap protectively. Her Charizard was asleep, and didn't seem to notice us at all. "Leaf, want to join us?" Leaf ignored Misty, not moving. "Ash, do you forgive Leaf for that attack earlier?" Now Leaf looked up. Her face was emotionless like it had been for the past few hours. "Yes. I just want to know why she used it." I do forgive her, but I really am curious. Why did she use it? Can she teach me how to use it?
"Pichu pi! Pichu chu!" I wish I understood Pokémon, I feel like her Pokémon would tell me why. Her Pichu glared coldy, climbing onto her Charizard's back. Leaf ignored us once again, not moving. Misty sighed. "Leaf, I am supposed to be by your side. Can't you at least do me a favor and hang out with us?" Pikachu walked up to Pichu, looking at it in anger. "Pika!" Pichu ignored him, eating an apple. "Pika!" "Okay calm down everyone.." I tried. Pikachu hit Pichu in the face with Iron Tail, the baby Pokémon crying in pain as her back hit the tree. That did it. Charizard clamped her jaws down on Pikachu's tiny body, the beginnings of a Blast Burn forming in her mouth. My eyes widened.
"Pikachu!" The Blast Burn was powered up more and more, a murderous look in the Charizard's eyes. "Azurill!" Azurill cried, eyes wide in fear. Leaf suddenly stood, her Charizard stopping. Did she order it to stop? She picked up Pichu, who was shivering in pain. Charizard still held Pikachu in her jaw, when Leaf just started walking away. Charizard threw Pikachu into the tree, growling before flying up into the air, the force making my hat fly off.
I quickly ran towards Pikachu, who looked surprised. He didn't seem hurt, if anything just shocked. "She held back. Pikachu would have been a goner. That Blast Burn would have burned Pikachu to a crisp." Misty said, frowning. She picked up Azurill, looking at Leaf's retreating form. "I'm starting to think she is willing to hurt anyone." I don't think that. There is more to it than just that. "Anyways, Misty, I think we will have another Bronze Level fight in a couple of days. I was thinking it could be me and you?" She nodded, smiling at that. "Good, I don't think Gary is up for battling at all lately." I mumbled.
"There you two are! We were looking everywhere for you!" May cried. We turned around, our friends running up to us. "Sorry, I was trying to talk to Leaf." Misty said. Dawn looked around. "Where is she?" Misty pointed to Leaf, who was staring up at the sky. "She is just ignoring me, so I give up." Dawn started walking towards her, "Where are you going?" "To talk to Leaf!" Good luck. I walked up to Gary, seeing him looking through his Pokedex. "What are you doing?" He showed me. "I'm just forming more battle plans. If it is you and Misty doing the next battle, we'll need a plan that protects both of you." I nodded, thankful he was doing all of this in advance. "Pikachu has been through a lot today, hasn't he?"
I nodded. A MegaVolt, a battle, and Charizard's jaws. Poor thing.
"He should get a rest. He deserves it, I remember my last battle with Leaf. She wasn't like that." Gary said. I always wanted to see that battle, but I couldn't. "Pikachu, do you want to go to the Pokémon Center?" Pikachu shook his head, staring at me. "Then what do you want to do?" He pointed to an apple, and I chuckled. He climbed up the tree, throwing apples down for all the Pokémon. Skitty, Piplup, Azurill, and Drew's Absol happily got them. "Ab absol!" I smiled. Interactions between Pokémon is amusing. "Here, I think I've got a plan. I recommend training a couple of days though."
I looked it over, nodding. It could work. "Who can I train with though?" He lazily raised his hand, chuckling. "I don't mind helping, the next battle will be a double battle again, so maybe me and Paul. Or Leaf.." He trailed off on the last part, and I sighed. "well, Paul has a grass type, so you and Paul. We'll try and figure out how Misty can deal with disadvantages." He nodded. I looked over, worrying for my friends. May and Dawn were with Leaf, seeming to be okay. For now. "When do you think she'll be allowed in the tournament officially? Allowed to fight is what I'm asking." Gary seemed to be thinking. "Gold, if not Prism Level. Maybe Silver but I don't know." I nodded. Even if she could be extremely heartless and almost kill another Pokémon, we need a powerhouse.
Dawn and May were staying in one spot, trembling as Leaf stared at them. Paul was feeding his Torterra, while Misty was checking her Pokémon. Drew walked over to us. "Isn't coordinating next week? Or did they change it?" "Changed it. Coordinating starts in the Silver Level. If we get that far." Gary mumbled. I nodded, while Drew smirked. "Don't worry. We'll get there. We have the brains and strategies." He pointed at Gary and me. "The specialist." He pointed at Misty. "The coordinators." He pointed at May, Dawn and him. "The power." He pointed at Paul.
"Last but not least, the Champion." He pointed at Leaf. I nodded. I guess we don't have to worry. Although I can think of many things to worry about. Can we really work good together?
Can we trust Leaf?
Dawn's Pov
I trembled in my spot as Leaf started at me. I was so scared, what do I do? All I asked is if she could help us train for the battles I'd have to do when coordinating comes. She stopped, walking towards the battlefield. May sighed in relief, "I think she is going to help us." I nodded, Piplup and Pichu somewhat getting along. Hopefully me and Leaf could get along as well. She stopped on the field, turning around. She grabbed a pokeball, waiting. "I kind of need help on taking down bulky Pokémon." She threw the pokeball on the floor, a huge Snorlax appearing. "It's so fat.." May mumbled. "Mamoswine, come on out!" I threw his pokeball, the tusked Pokémon landing on the ground. "Blaziken, go." Her starter Pokémon landed, his fists burning.
The others had joined us by now, Ash looking a little worried. "Are you sure it is smart to train like that?" I nodded. I trusted her, I believe she won't attack me. I hope. "Mamoswine, Take Down!" Mamoswine charged, running towards Snorlax at high speeds. I know I'll barely take it down. I won't at all, but at least this will help Mamoswine's power increase. "Blaziken, Blaze Kick.." May seemed so nervous, but I couldn't blame her. Blaziken landed his hit, Snorlax seeming unfazed. Mamoswine landed his hit. Still looked unfazed.
At least it is good training though. Snorlax yawned, Leaf just standing there. "Don't you think she should attack?" May said. I shrugged, if she attacked she could hit us. I'm scared, but if May wants her to attack, then so be it. "Leaf, you can attack.." I said.
The others seemed surprised, while Leaf just stood there. Snorlax didn't move, and I sighed. She could attack at any moment now. "Mamoswine, Ice Fang!" "Blaziken, Mega Kick!" They headed towards Snorlax, who stomped his foot. In an instant the ground shook, shattering and throwing Mamoswine off guard. The Earthquake hit Mamoswine hard, knocking him out with ease. Blaziken managed to dodge, landing the hit on Snorlax's stomach. It made me giggle. "B-Blaziken! Use Flamethrower." Blaziken breathed flames, hitting Snorlax hard. "Now use Blaze Kick!" Oh no May, you just lost. Snorlax grabbed Blaziken, slamming him down onto the ground and using Earthquake. "T-thanks for the training Leaf." Leaf returned Snorlax, Pichu and Piplup clapping.
I returned Mamoswine, sighing. "I need to get better." I walked up to Leaf, holding out my hand. "Thanks again, I know I can't take you down, but at least Mamoswine became somewhat stronger." Leaf shook my hand, still emotionless as ever. Ash looked surprised, and I had to hold in my laughter. Is he jealous that she didn't attack me like she did to him? "So I see you are all training?" Lance said from behind me. I squeaked in surprise, lance looking at me weirdly. "Yeah we are." Lance nodded, looking at Leaf and Misty. "I wanted to say thank you for coming to the ceremony the other day Misty. Leaf, I thank you for coming down from the mountain." Leaf ignored him, Misty smiling. "It was fun. I enjoyed it." Lance nodded, sighing. "I have to go back to the League, I'll be here for the Prism level though, goodbye." We all waved bye, Lance's Dragonite becoming a speck in the blue sky. Pichu and Piplup were playing, and I squealed at the sight. "Can you stop squealing?" I glared at Paul.
He rolled his eyes, walking ahead of me. "Why are you always so grumpy?" He ignored me, making me angry. "Fine, I'll ignore you to then!" He smirked, amused. Piplup was following me.
I'll show him!
Drew's Pov
"You know August, you became even more horrible at battling." She fumed. "Its MAY! I'm not horrible at battling! You are, you can't even take down a Magikarp!" Its amusing when she is angry. She gets all red. "I'm just going to pretend you don't even exist, Grasshead." "Is that suppose to make me cry?" She glared while I smirked. So easy to annoy. ""I'm going to go talk to Leaf." May grumbled, glaring at me one more time before joining the Champion. I rolled my eyes. I'll just follow her and annoy her more then.
I walked closer, May smiling as she talked to Leaf. "The battle made me somewhat nervous, but I'm happy you didn't attack me!" I smirked more. "Of course, you suck at battling so Leaf gave you pity." She turned, eyes burning. "I don't suck at battling! I'll destroy you!" Leaf watched, red eyes slowly looking between us two. The others were gone, probably already inside the school building. "I destroyed you at the Grand Festival! I'll do it again!" Oh really? You want to play that card. "That is one win. I destroyed you multiple times at contests." She narrowed her eyes, growling. "I've gotten better, you haven't seen me battle in a long time! That was just practice!" Whatever you say, May.
"Sure it was. Looked more like a child battling for their first time." She rolled her eyes, turning to Leaf. "Please, ignore this delusional guy. Lets go." Did she just call me delusional? "What did you say?!" She smirked. "Thats what you are, right? You have green hair, no one has green hair." "How does that make me delusional?!" She giggled. "It just does." You make no sense. "Well at least I don't eat like a pig." She glared, growling in anger. "I'm going to dye your hair pink. Then your fan club can go after you and rumors can start." I paled, before smirking.
"Then I'll dye your hair white." Her eye twitched but she let it go, sighing. "We are going to be late. Poor Leaf has to listen to this, sorry." Leaf just stared like always, following us. "Sorry that you have to be around her. She is such an idiot, isn't she?" I laughed while she stomped off, grumbling about murdering me. Leaf stared, while I just shrugged. "I win this argument." Leaf stared at me, making me nervous. Why was she staring like that? She walked off, Pichu giggling.
I feel like she knows something that I don't.
Paul's Pov
"Paul, would you be willing to help us train our Pokémon though?" I guess, although I still think he should just ask Leaf. It'd help even more. "Why don't you just ask Leaf. Are you scared?" I asked, Ash paling slightly. "S-she almost killed Pikachu! I won't ask her." I shrugged. You did something to provoke her. He started rambling on about why he wouldn't ask, my ears hurting. "Will you shut up?!" He went quiet, before sighing. "You are so mean Paul!" I don't care. I finished my food, Ash and Gary frowning. "I just notice May, Drew and Leaf aren't with us." Dawn said, sitting next to me. I rolled my eyes.
May came stomping in, slamming food onto the table. "Whats wrong with you?" Dawn asked. May sighed. "Drew was teasing me. Again. I feel bad though, I left Leaf with him." I looked towards the entrance, seeing Drew walk in. "Where is Leaf?" He pointed behind him, where the Champion was walking in. She made her way to our table, Misty moving over for her. She sat down. Dawn pouted. "Aren't you going to eat?" She got no answer, making her sigh even louder. "Can you stop doing that?" She started yelling at me, while I rolled my eyes. So annoying.
"That is why you dyed you hair purple. You are confused." What?
I glared at her while she laughed. "My hair is just as normal as yours, troublesome." She glared, about to hit me when Misty stopped her. "Just eat Dawn." Tell her to stay quiet to. So annoying. "Paul, maybe you should use Gastrodon. I need to get better at handling type disadvantages. Gary, you can use who you want." Ash said. I nodded, while Gary shrugged. "I'll just use Umbreon then." "We need to feed the Pokémon next~" Dawn sang.
Leaf got up, walking away. She went to the counter, grabbing bowls and Pokémon food. She handed all of us some, and I mumbled a thanks. "Paul saying thanks? Thats new." Ash joked. I glared. "I respect authority, idiot." Even if that authority is younger than me. Ash put his hands up. "Calm down, I do to." Sure you do. "Anyways, everyone done?" We nodded, going outside to feed our Pokémon. I called all of mine out, all of them cheering when they saw food in front of them.
Torterra yawned, smiling at me. I rolled my eyes, his tree shaking as if her were laughing. I looked around. Everyone was feeding their Pokémon. Gary walked up to me, smiling. "How long have you had Torterra?" "Since I started my journey." He looked surprised, but nodded. He pet Torterra's head, my Pokémon enjoying it. I guess all researchers get along perfectly with Pokémon. "He seems happy to have you as a Trainer, even though you all had a somewhat harsh past with each other."
How did he figure that out? Gary chuckled, rubbing the back of his head. "Sorry, I tend to get into other's business sometimes. I guess I can just tell how what a Trainer and their Pokémon have been through with one another." I nodded, watching his Blastoise talk to my Torterra. He left, leaving me alone with Torterra. Memories came back like a train, hitting hard. I quickly shook my head, trying to get them out of my head. Those days are gone.
"You seem to have gotten more.. kind to everyone." Ash suddenly appeared next to me, smiling. "So?" He chuckled. "I just remember when you were mean, and cruel, to Pokémon and to Trainers." I sighed. Those days are gone, unless he wants them to come back. "I'm just saying. Its a good thing though, because your Pokémon seem more happier." I saw my Torterra smiling as he talked with the other Pokémon. I guess they are happy because I've changed. Ash smirked. "The training tomorrow, don't hold back! I want a full battle." I nodded as he walked away. A full battle, no holding back. I won't hold back at all.
Gary's Pov
I felt so empty. I don't know what to do anymore. I don't even know if I want to be here anymore. Just seeing my old friend makes memories hit me, especially the bad memories. The way everything in head is going crazy hurts. "Blastoise?" I saw my starter Pokémon looking at me worriedly. I smiled weakly. "I-I'm fine Blastoise. Just having flashbacks.." He stood by me protectively, watching Leaf. He knew why I was having these.
"You remember everything on our journey?" He nodded, his cannons moving. "It was fun. It was difficult. From Pallet Town to the League. It was amazing. Even if I lost, it was worth it. You've grown so much." He smiled. "Blastoise Blast.." All of my Pokémon grew so much. Ever since the battle with Leaf. Just saying her name hurts. I can still remember her hurt face when I hurt her. "You know Blastoise, I remember when I was younger. Around eight probably, and me and Leaf would come over to take care of you and Charmander. You gave a flower to Charmander." He glared, a blush on his face while I laughed.
Those days were amazing. I miss those days. His cannons shot water in the air, which sprayed down on me. "Very funny. All I said was that it was cute!" He laughed while I rolled my eyes.
"Don't you miss those days Blastoise?" He stayed quiet, looking down at the ground. I looked over at Leaf, seeing her feeding Charizard. Her eyes looked in my direction, and I quickly looked away. She's probably hoping I was gone. Wishing I didn't exist. How could I do that to her? She didn't deserve it at all. Blastoise yawned, Umbreon staring at me expectantly. "Umbreon." He pointed his paw at Leaf. "I can't go over there Umbreon, I tried earlier. She just ignored me and her Pokémon almost attacked." He frowned, curling up on my lap.
I wish everything could be fixed, but I know that won't happen for a while.
There is Chapter 4. I hope you all liked! I kind of based Leaf off of a certain somebody (Yes, Red, but also some others) You'll find out as story progresses~ Tell me if you want that powers story though! :D I can't wait to make that OldRivalShipping thing~
-Pichu