This is the second chapter! Yay~! Don't worry, now that I'm out of this depression (I hope so =3=) I'll be writing more of my other stories!

Disclaimers: I do not own pokemon, I only own the OCs that show up in this story!

It was only half an hour later that she found herself lost in a town she was completely unaccustomed with; everywhere she looked were people rushing by completely unaware that she was even standing in the middle of the road. Sighing Rin placed a hand to her forehead before running her fingers though her thick hair. Stupid hair! She sighs again, yanking her entangled fingers free from long, thick locks.

"You sure do sigh a lot for a pretty girl."

Her head snaps up and her eyes locked onto the male that had spoken to her. He was cute if you were into baby faced boys with sand brown hair and honey brown eyes; he was probably about her age, maybe a year younger by his face but she wasn't so sure. As he walked up to her, stopping a respectable three feet away, she realized he was a good five inches taller than her.

"Do you have a problem I could help with?" He asked, a kind smile dancing across his lips as he stared down at her. His voice was light, like a child's as well but it also held a maturity that only came with age so she knew he was older than her.

"Uh…" Frowning slightly she looked at the people rushing by before sighing again. "Yeah, do you know how to get to Professor Oak's lab?"

"Aha!" His smile widens. "So you're a new trainer? Sure, I can show you the way."

"N-no, you don't have to; just point me in the general direction and I can find it myself." She tried smiling back but her lips wouldn't cooperate with her, it was like they wanted to stay in that untrusting frown that she was so use to giving.

"Nonsense! I have to deliver a package to Professor Oak anyways." Only now did she notice the large brown package that he cradled with his arms.

"O-oh," She gave a nervous laugh, her hand disappearing behind her head to scratch her neck with embarrassment. "If that's the case then yeah, thank you."

They started walking in silence, passing by stores and other places that seemed interesting enough if she had had the time to explore. It wasn't until the sun was almost at its peak when a thought occurred to her.

"Hey… what's your name?"

"Hmm?" He looked down at her before laughing. "Right! I forgot; my name's Eric, what's yours?"

"Rin." She smiled up at him, his smile was starting to get contagious.

"That's a pretty name, Rin." He jokingly flirted, causing her to snort with amusement before tossing a lock of her hair over her shoulder.

"Of course it is!" Their laughter caused several pass biers to look at them.

A few more minutes and another thought popped into her head.

"Hey… Eric…"

"Hmm?" He spared her a glance before nudging her to turn right.

"Don't you normally have Pokémon deliver things to people?"

"You're right," His face turned serious for a moment. "But my Pelipper is down with the flu and I thought it'd be best to let her rest."

"Aww, you're such a good trainer!" She smiled up at him, her arms crossing behind her back as they continued to walk.

"You think so?" He chuckles, adjusting the box in his arms before taking a left, leaving her to follow closely behind.

"Of course, I'd think there would be trainers who'd just make them do things even if they were sick."

"I suppose there are people like that but… I don't know, my father always told me a happy Pokémon is a Pokémon willing to go the extra mile… and when you're in the mailing business like my family is that's a good thing."

"Ohh. So how long have you had your Pelipper?" She peeked up at him, curious to see what he'd say.

"When I turned 10 my dad gave her to me as a Wingull. It was to show that I was getting ready to learn the way the family business was ran."

"So you've had her for a long time." She mused, placing a single finger on her bottom lip as she looked up at the sky. Would she ever have a Pokémon for that long? Or would she find her way home before then?

"Yep, well, here we are!" His sudden stop caused her to stumble and land painfully on her knees.

"Owie." She whines quietly, frowning as she heard Eric's quiet chuckle behind her. "Oh, shut up!"

"Hah, I'm sorry, are you okay Rin?" He stepped around her and, after adjusting the package so it was propped against his hip, held out his hand for her.

"Of course I'm okay!" She snaps, jumping up onto her feet and crossing her arms under her chest, a quiet 'hmph' leaving her lips.

A moment later she looks around and noticed a large home in front of them. They were finally here; Professor Oak's lab. Taking a shaky breath she held it for three heartbeats before letting it out.

This is it; this is where I start my journey to find my way home… whoever I chose in there… they'll help me get home…

"Hey, let's go, this package is getting heavy!" She was nudged out of her thoughts by both Eric's voice and his elbow before she followed him up the steps and into the lab.

The lab was a mix between homely and science-y; she could already feel her heart beat pick up with all of the bare walls feeling like they were closing in so instead of focus on the details inside the lab she focused on Eric's back.

"Hello?" Eric called, kicking off his shoes before stepping farther into the house. "Is anyone home? I'm Eric from Reliable Delivery; I have a package for Professor Oak!"

"Ah!" A voice called out from deeper within the house. "That's me! Please hold on!"

A series of crashing sounds and subtle curses drifted to their ears before a middle aged male tumbles out from a hallway and lands in a heap at their feet. Rin couldn't help but sigh again; if this was Professor Oak then she was doomed to get a decent starter Pokémon. The man opens his eyes to look up at the teens before he, too, sighs.

"Ah… pretend you didn't see that?" He asks before standing himself up, his hands dusting off the white scientist coat that hung off his shoulders.

"Uh… sure…" Both she and Eric mumble, Eric blushing with slight embarrassment for actually seeing something like that.

"Now then, who do we have here." He looked Eric up and down before a smile pulled at his lips. "You're Eric, yes? The one who said was from the delivery place?"

When Eric nods the old man's eyes travel over to Rin and, when a certain sparkle danced in their depths, Rin couldn't help but shift on her feet from unease.

"And you are…?"

"Yujin, Rin." She mumbles with reluctance, her eyes looking anywhere but the man before her.
"Aha! You're the new trainer!" He claps his hands together once with excitement. "I've been wondering when you'd come in! Please, please, this way!"

And with that he scurried off deeper into the house leaving two shocked teens to stare after him.

"Er… should we follow him?" She asks, looking up at the equally shocked Eric.

"Well… if you want to be a trainer you should…" He finally responds.

"And what about you?"

"Well I gotta deliver this package… so… yeah, I'm following him." She saw him swallow before jogging after the eccentric professor.

Sighing once more she tugs after her new friend, the sooner she got her starter the sooner she could get away from this weird little lab.

...Line...

It was only a few minutes later before Rin and Eric found themselves in the scientist part of the home; the floors was off gray tile that matched the off white walls and in the center was a table that held three poke balls while the walls were lined with a brown counter. Rin looked around carefully, she never did like being in a stranger's home but since she had an equally weary person with her she wasn't all that worried. The professor turns around and a grin pulled at his lip, one that made Rin squint her eye slightly and have a huge urge to take a step back.

"Alright son, you can set the package down on the counter over there," Motioning towards an empty section of counter the professor's eyes left Eric and settled on Rin; his smile seemed to widen. "As for you, it's time for you to choose your partner!"

"As you can see, there are three Pokémon," He walked over to the table and picked up the first one at the far right end. "There are three types to choose from; Fire, Water and Grass. Each one will need careful training for them to become the best but each one will love and protect you given the chance."

Showing her the poke ball in his hand he pointed to a sticker that hovered over the white button, from what she could tell it looked like a blue raindrop. "This is the water Pokémon you may choose, the other two are marked with a sticker as well." He set down the poke ball and walked over to Eric who was waiting with a clip board and pen; the professor needed to sign for his package.

She stared at the poke balls, each one seeming innocent but she had no idea which little monster was hidden within. She was tempted to ask but she never did like to speak out; she always did have a hard time voicing her opinions or doubts.

Taking a quiet but deep breath she strode forward and swiped up the poke ball that held a little red flame sticker over the button and stared down at it. She loved fire; fire was represented as passion, both physically and emotionally. A person, even an animal, can have the fire of will inside of them and, with that little flame, they could accomplish anything.

Fire was warm, comforting, it filled you up with strength and love. She knew if she was going to pick the Pokémon that would help her when she was lost in this world it would be one who could light the way when she could not see.

Feeling two sets of eyes on her she looked over and noticed the two males staring at her and she took in a sharp breath to steady her heart; she hated attention.

"Ah, I see, so you're choosing the fire Pokémon?" The professor asked, turning so he was facing her instead of Eric. When she nodded his grin reappeared and he claps his hands together. "Wonderful! Please let your Pokémon out so you can say hello to your new partner!"

Taking a deep breath she hit the button and tossed the ball into the air.

"Alright, come on out… er… whichever fire Pokémon I picked!" True she stumbled over her words since she didn't exactly know which Pokémon she had chosen but all the same a white light temporarily blinded her and standing in her new partner's place was a small boy with dark red hair and equally dark blue eyes.

She froze; what was this?

The boy was wearing a burgundy jacket, his hood down and his zipper unzipped. Under his jacket was a pale yellow shirt with an outline of an orange flame. His shirt was tucked into a pair of blue jeans that, in turn, were tucked into a pair of ankle combat boots. Yawning he looked up at the stunned girl, waiting silently for her to say something.

"W… What the hell?" She finally spoke. "I… He's a kid!"

Her outburst was something no one was expecting but, what was even more surprising was the little boy spitting flames at her, an angry scowl on his innocent face.

"Yeah well you're just a stupid trainer!" His voice was innocent sounding but definitely a boy's voice, a sort of low raspiness that said he didn't talk often. She sputtered before pointing a finger at the child and looking at the professor.

"He talks!"

"Of course he talks-" He was cut off by the boy spitting more flames, his blue eyes showing he was hurt as well as offended.
"Of course I talk, you stupid trainer!" As he spoke little puffs of fire escaped his mouth and with each sentence he took a step closer to his new trainer. "But if you don't want me that's fine! You can pick one of the other two TALKING Pokémon!"

She stared down at him, watched as betrayal swam in his eyes before looking at the professor.

"Er… Sorry." She laughs uneasily, scratching the back of her head. "I wasn't expecting him to be so human like, I'm use to little animals and such…" She took a deep breath before squatting down and smiling, a true genuine smile pulls at her lips. "So, what do I call you?"

His eyes, as well as the other's, open wide. Did she really ask him his name?

"Charmander." He mumbled, looking away and stuffing his fists deep into the pockets of his jacket.

"No, no no." She poked his cheek before smiling as he puffed out his cheek in response. "That's not your name, that's your species. What's your NAME?"

"Ah, RIN!" The sound of her name being called out sharply caused both her and her new partner's heads to snap in the direction of the Professor. "You're his trainer you name him whatever you want!"

"I'm his trainer…?" She repeats slowly, her head tilting slightly before she frowns. "That doesn't make sense. I mean yeah I guess I'm technically his trainer but what if I decide on a name that he doesn't like? Hmm? Is he just going to live with that name for all of his life?"

"Well… yeah…" Eric said uneasily, one of his hands placed firmly on his hip while the other hung loosely at his side.

"But that's stupid."

They all stared at her with shock written on their face. She in turn looked back down at Charmander and a grin pulled at her lips.

"Why don't you decide on your name, ne?"

"Rin!" Oak tried to interfere again before taking a quick step back when she stood up and glared at him.

"He can speak, he obviously has feelings, why the hell shouldn't I let him decide on his name. At the least! If what you're saying is true and I'm his 'trainer' it means he has to listen to every single thing I say unless I release him, correct? Well why shouldn't he get to choose his name? That, at least, he should be allowed to do!"

She hadn't spoken so much with so much emotion since her mother died in her real world. She knew it was wrong, she had scolded herself so many times to keep to herself and just keep her opinions to herself but when she had saw the resigned look on the boy's face something inside just snapped. Taking a deep breath she placed a hand on top of the boys head, her fingers slipping between the soft hair before her look turned from anger to a cool reserved.

"As his trainer I have the option to do whatever I want, to name him whatever I want, Correct?" When Oak nodded uneasily a grin pulled at her lips. "Then I decide I want to name him whatever he wants."

"Ketsui." His voice was quiet and when she looked down at him she noticed he was staring at her with unnaturally big blue eyes. She felt her heart squeeze and she couldn't help the smile that pulled at her face.

"Very well, from today onward I'll call you Ketsui."

Woot :O so Rin-chan has met her very first Gijinka Pokémon! Isn't it quite amazing how she has taken charge like that? I'm sure I would have shate my shorts seeing a human where a little fire lizard should be.

Well if she has a mental meltdown we wont know for sure until later :D

Until then~