Sorry it took me so long to write a new chapter! These two weeks have been hecktic! I had to babysit two toy poodles while their owners were away for a WHOLE WEEK! And then I took my driving test for my license (yes up until this point I have not had my license) and I almost failed the eye exam :O I have to get glasses now (WOOOT!) but the lady was understanding and gave me three tries and I passed! I got my license now! So it's all good and I can see...without glasses... but I'm totally going to get glasses, I'm STOKED. Uhmm... I'm also getting a new haircut :O My hair already reaches my hips so it's gonna be fun to cut all of it off until it just reaches my shoulders! ANYWAYS... Enjoy the new chapter~

Disclaimers: I do not, nor have I ever, own Pokémon. I only own the OC that appear in this story.

"R… Right then." Rubbing his hands together the professor pulls out a letter opener before cutting the tape on the package and opening it up. He dug inside for a moment, causing several pieces of packing peanuts to fall out before he pulled out a red device. "Since you're going on your journey this is something I think will become very useful."

He held it up for her to see before handing it to her.

"This is your Pokédex; after putting in your trainer registration number all you have to do is point it at a Pokémon and it'll give you information on it. If you catch that Pokémon it'll give you training advice and which routes you can find them in."

He watched as she opened it, stared at it, and the closed it again.

"I didn't bring my card, I told my mother I'd come back so she could see my new partner, I didn't see a reason to bring it." Granted she didn't even know she had one but they didn't need to know that.

"Right…" The professor turned around again before pulling out five poke balls and a belt. "I'll give you these so you can get your first team and this belt will let you carry your first team."
"Cool." She gave Ketsui the Pokédex before accepting the belt; she was rather glad she didn't wear a belt to begin with as she wrapped the leather around her waist and buckled it up. Next were the poke balls, but before she clipped them on she stops.

"Hold up…"

"What's wrong?" She laughed nervously, her hand reaching up to scratch the back of her head.

"Where's Ketsui's poke ball?" She watched them give her a shocked expression.

"You LOST it?" Oak exclaimed.

"No…. not exactly…" She looked around without actually moving from her spot. "You know how everyone kinda throws their balls into the air when they call out their partner? Well I did that… but I didn't realize I had to actually watch where the ball landed…"

Before she or anyone else could speak again she felt the end of her blazer being tugged on and, when she looked down, she couldn't help the grin that pulled at her lips. Staring up at her with those brilliant eyes Ketsui was holding his poke ball with his left hand, his right still gripping the Pokédex that she had given him.

"Why, thank you very much." She ruffled his hair before accepting his poke ball and clipping it onto the first slot in her belt. "Well there, no harm no foul, right?"

The others didn't seem to agree but she ignored them as she clipped the other poke balls on her belt and accepted the Pokédex that Ketsui offered up, slipping it quietly into her right blazer pocket.

"Well, if that's all you want to talk to us about we'll be headed off."

"W-wait, Rin!" She had started walking towards the door, quietly shadowed by her new partner when the Professor called out to her again.

"Yes?" Looking back she placed her right hand against her hip, she honestly didn't want to stay in this place any longer than she had too.

"Are you going to let your Charmander walk around? Out of his ball? Most trainers carry their Pokémon in their balls."

She squints her eyes before looking down at the little fire boy.

"What do you want to do?" She finally asked, causing both Eric and Oak to gasp and for Ketsui to look at her with shock swimming in those mesmerizing eyes. "You wanna walk or not?"

"…Ah…" His head tilted with thought before he offered up a small smile. "Can I please walk?"

"Sure thing." She smiled back, her hand leaving her hip to rest on his head.

"Master, are you okay?" Looking down her eyes trailed on Ketsui's face before she smiles. A second later her fist landed on top of his head and he was crouching down, his tiny hands gripping the wounded area and twin tear drops forming at the corner of his eyes.

"Don't ever call me that." She placed both hands on her hips, a serious expression plaguing her face. "Don't call me 'master' or 'mistress' or anything like that. If you want to call out to me call me Rin or 'Ane', got it?"

"Ah…" He sniffs before standing up straighter. "Okay… M… Ane."

"Come on," She mumbles, they were getting strange looks from the people that crowded the streets. It probably wasn't a good idea to stand in the middle of the road spacing out like she was previously. "We gotta go back home so mom can meet you."

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It only took a shorter amount of time compared to her leaving before she and Ketsui found their way home. As they entered she didn't bother calling out, instead she slipped her boots off and closed the door behind her quiet Charmander. Weren't they normally arrogant Pokémon? She mused lightly before guiding him into the kitchen where her mother sat waiting for them, a cup of coffee in hand.

"O-oh! You chose Charmander! What's its name?"

"He's a he…" She mumbled, placing a protective hand on top of the redhead's head as she stared down her mother. "And his name is Ketsui."

"Ketsui…? Such a nice name." The mother smiled before taking a sip of her coffee. "Are you ready for your adventure?"

"No, not yet, I need to finish packing." Looking down at her partner she frowns slightly before shaking his head gently to get his attention. "Are you hungry? Mother, give him some food, ne?"

Not waiting for them to respond, although she did see mirrored looks from them both, she left the kitchen and made her way upstairs. Slipping into her room she waited for the near silent click of the door closing before sinking to her knees; now she was truly alone.

Clapping one hand over her mouth to sniffle her pained gasp she wraps her other arm around her stomach and leaned forward until her forehead touched the floor boards. She was breathing heavily, her throat felt dry and even though she was taking deep breaths she felt like she couldn't breathe.

What the hell was happening?

How the hell did she get here?

Where was HERE?

WHY was she here?

In her world Pokémon were cute little creatures that looked like regular animals.

Why did they look like HUMANS here?

Why were people treating them like pets?

Her mind over loading she forced herself to get up and into her bathroom before she threw up in the sink, there was no way she could have made it to the toilet. Upon seeing the contents of her breakfast sitting in clumps before her she felt her stomach clinch before she threw up again, although this time nothing came out.

"Oh god…" She groans before grabbing ahold of the sink's edge and sinking down to her knees once more, this time pressing her forehead against the cold surface of the sink instead of the ground. "God, why is this happening to me?"

Reaching up without looking she searched for one of the knobs before turning on the faucet, hopefully that'll clean out the sink… and not flood it. After a few minutes of just the sound of running water her heartbeat calmed down and she could feel her breath returning to her. Clearing her throat she forced herself back up onto her feet to stare down at the draining sink, watching as clumps of soggy waffles floating around the drain before disappearing into the dark depths. Just watching the former breakfast made her want to throw up again; closing her eyes tight she looks away, thankful that the smell didn't bother her nearly as much as looking at it. A knock on her bedroom door made her look up, blinking several times in response. How long was she up here?

"A…Ane?" Ketsui asked hesitantly, as if he was still unsure if he was supposed to call her that. "Ane, your… your momma w-wants to know where you are."

Running a hand through her tangled hair she sighs before quickly rinsing her mouth out with a bottle of mouthwash that was sitting on the counter. Rinsing her mouth out once more with water she opened her bathroom door and then her bedroom door. She stared down at her new partner for a moment before tugging him inside and closing the door. He seemed shocked for a moment, his nose crunching up as if he smelt something foul before looking up at his master with big waiting eyes. When the door closed again she slid down to her knees and leaned forward until her forehead was resting on his shoulder. Again, he seemed shocked but otherwise remained still.

"I'm sorry…" She mumbles, her hands trembling as she took his. "I'm not use to this world… not yet at least… please stay by my side until I do…"

"This world…?" Ketsui questions quietly, tilting his head so he could look down at her.
"Un." She agrees before pulling back and smiling very quietly at him. "I'll explain everything later… when I understand it myself… okay?"

"O…Okay…" He agrees as he watched her stand up and grabs a backpack that was sitting against her bed.

"Come on… Don't want to keep the adventure waiting, ne?" She forced a bright smile and her partner new it was fake.

Quickly taking the stairs Rin steps into the kitchen and was met with a big smile and arms wrapping around her neck. She froze, she never was use to people touching her; patting her mother's back twice she pulls away with a slightly uncomfortable look.

"I'll be cheering you on from home, okay!" Her mother gushed, her smiling making the sun ashamed for how bright it was.

"Uh… Right." Rin agrees before taking a step back and placing her hand on top of Ketsui's head again. "We'll be going now." Her mother walked them to the door, stared down at them with bright eyes as they put on their shoes and waved from the door as they walked down the street.

Now, if only she could figure out to get to her real home.

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"A… Ane?" Ketsui's voice made her look down as they were walking.

"Hmm?"

"You'll help me get strong, right?"

Frowning, Rin stops and looks down at her new partner. She didn't quite understand. In order for him to get stronger he had to fight, but if she made him fight she'd be no better than everyone else who treated their Pokémon like tools.

"Are you sure that's what you want?" She asked, placing a hand on her hip as she stared him down.

"H… Hai." He nods, a determined expression overtaking his normally tired face.

"Well then…" She couldn't help but smile slightly, as long as he wanted this. "I'll make you so strong the strongest Pokémon will be scared of you!"