Smell You Later, Fred

by Superhead

Diary of a guy suffering from long-form depression, in a world where no one should be. This is a serial micro fiction story.

6. Chapter 6

It's settled, then.

I'm going to go on a year long trip across the nation, trying out a trainer's lifestyle.

I'm still digesting this sudden change of plans. Not used to having much of anything on my plate, and now this.

That's a lot to take in.

Jader seems excited. We're preparing all of the equipment right now.

I decided to travel light, at least at first. See how I do. If the bare necessities aren't enough I'll get a bigger backpack.

Now that I think about it, it's exciting.

I'm scared to death, but the thought of seeing the world, sleeping in a tent in some wild outdoors area and getting to know people and Pokémon is also quite exciting.

I know I said the plan is a year long trip, but let's see how I do on my first week on-...

Our journey.

A trainer and his Pokémon.

Smell you later, Fred.