Pokemon Virus Version Chapter 75: You're Not Serious!
Location: A Dream
Chikorita's POV
...I lost again...I lost to an opponent that looked so much like me, only bigger. I could only imagine the disappointment written on the face of Seth. I've always been one of, if not, his weakest ally on his quest to defeat Neo Snagem. But why? How? Even though I've come up short so many times, he STILL refuses to give up in despair. Well, that was a before a few days ago, when he was almost killed. Since then, he's been losing hope, gradually, and it was starting to rub off on me...
Where was I? This was my dream. A wonderland of lush grass, with an abundance of trees, ponds, and grass pokemon like me. I've been here numerous times. And by the time I woke up, I would find out that this was a dream I slipped into every time I was defeated...
Here I sat, right next to a pond. I was looking at a reflection of me sitting under a sky that was becoming dark and murky.
"I'm always a step behind my opponents..." I allowed my mind to drift deeper into these thoughts.
I remember back in New Bark Town, the day Cyndaquil, Totodile, and I all went on our seperate journeys with our trainers. And I remember being the LAST of the three chosen. Noah had the choice of keeping both Cyndaquil and I, but opted to leave me behind. Of course, Seth is now taking care of me, but I can't help but frown when realizing where Cyndaquil and Totodile are right now. They both evolved very early on, while I...Well, I've already shared to myself how weak I am.
I looked up to the grey, cloudy sky, "This is a dream..." If darkness is creeping it's way in here, then a depression is probably on the horizon...
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When I woke up from my brief sleep, all I saw was darkness. The darkness of night...and a Snivy?
This Snivy, I've seen him before. Back then, we never really had the chance to get to know each other. But here we were, looking closely into each other's eyes...
...
I wonder which of us was going to speak first? His face was all red, and he wasn't acting like a spoiled snob like the last time I saw him. After a single sweat went down his snake-like body, he finally had the courage to smile. I looked at him quite bewildered, and finally opened my mouth once I realized that I'd have to make the first move.
"Hello?" I said to Snivy.
Though I didn't really have it in me to do anything at all. I was still tired and in a not-so-good mood. I was well aware that Seth was right next to me, and at this point, all I wanted to do was rest on his lap as we slept near the warm campfire that I knew would go out in a while.
"You look sad..." Snivy said to me, "Is there any way to make you feel better?"
I sighed. I wasn't annoyed. Actually, it kind of lifted my spirit to see SOMEONE care. Seth and I were so used to everyone judging us...
"I just wish I could be stronger..." I replied, "Strong enough to prove everyone wrong. I'm sick of people making fun of me."
"Hmmm..." Snivy turned around, and appeared to be taking a moment to think. I blinked, took a quick look at my trainer staring at the ground, and then faced Snivy again, waiting for him to say something else. After a few moments, Snivy looked back at me, his face still red, "Well, maybe taking your mind off of it for a while will make you feel better..."
"Huh?"
"We can help Yumi on her scavenger hunt. Who knows? We might have fun." Snivy answered.
For a moment, I kept my gaze on Snivy, who kept awkwardly looking at AND away from me. Thinking back to earlier, I myself loved the idea of having a little brother or sister, but Seth never really showed any concern... "That's it!" I said as I jumped up, startling Snivy and getting a look from Seth, who obviously didn't understand what us Pokemon were talking about, "You and I can go together! We'll get a little brother or sister for both Seth AND Yumi!"
And so, I suddenly grabbed Snivy's hand using my vine. Snivy was caught off guard, and his face turned even redder as a result...Why was his face so red? And why is he so much nicer when I'm around?
"So it's a yes?" Snivy asked.
I nodded to Snivy, and then faced Seth, who actually had a look of interest on his face. He didn't try to stop me, but he also didn't give me that usual, callous attitude of his. He gave me a nod, fully aware that I would be accompanied by a pokemon of Yumi's, who of course, knew where her best friend in Seth was.
"Okay, so let's go!" I cried.
There it was, the first time Snivy and I were able to spend time together. This was only the beginning of the two of us as we started into the moonlit night, hand in hand.
Don't worry Seth. This adventure will make us both stronger...
Location: Eggseter's Eastern City Limit
Umbreon's POV
It was something I loved, and I always savored every opportunity to under it, the night sky...
I was leading the way, with Yumi and Justice right behind me. There was not a dull moment with Yumi talking as much as she always did. Though she was only rambling about her rivals and her friends from Olivine, Justice smiled and nodded the entire time. I think it was because he liked her. He WAS staring at her the entire time...He was a lot more open than Seth. But it's pretty obvious at this point, we ALL like Seth better, but why do we?
"So after Eevee evolved, Pheobe said I'd see her in Mahogany Town. Not only that, but Mary-Elizabeth, Prince, Alice, and Marina will all be there too." Yumi finished.
"I never knew you were so straightforward like that, straight up telling Prince that you love him?" Justice laughed, "So if you're still that eight year old girl you used to be, then..." Justice's voice slipped down to a whisper, "...Would you mind telling me how much you love me?"
"Nope!" Yumi answered cheerfully, eyes closed and a haughty smile on her face as she gave Justice a pat on the shoulder.
"No?!" Justice answered, "But why? I DID beat Seth in your honor."
"I know," Yumi chuckled, "But for all I know, you could be some sort of 'player'. Or how about one of those one-off characters we'll all forget about in five chapters? Yep, I'll take the latter."
"Destroyed..." I cried in a language we all could understand.
"And YOU!" Yumi yelled as she ran in front of me, pointing an accusing finger in my face, "Speaking of character, how did you do that?! WE HUMANS SHOULDN'T HEAR POKEMON SPEAKING ENGLISH! You need to stay in character! Or else everyone will think you're a sad attempt at an Okam Journey's ripoff, or maybe they'll just spazz out in front of the screen!"
Yes, we're all looking at you, readers. Keep calm and kill yourself, because you'll eventually be dead anyway.
"Now THAT'S brutal," Justice said.
"Hey!" Yumi turned to Justice, "Stop reading the narration!"
"No way! Maybe we could just skip ahead a few chapters and find spoilers of where the Pokemon eggs are."
"No!" Yumi replied. She then sighed, opting to return to the main subject so suddenly, "Come on. Just let us find one egg."
Our search for a Pokemon egg is actually what brought us to the edge of town, Interesting enough, we saw plenty of Pokemon trainers who have already found Pokemon eggs around here.
I sighed...
Maybe Braixen's having better luck...
Location: Eggseter's Local Park
Braixen's POV
Here I was, sitting on what those humans called a 'swing'. The park wasn't too far off from the camp, so I thought I'd help myself for a while. I mean, I had already managed to find an egg that would eventually become my little sister(I hope). Oh just imagine, having a little sister to do whatever you tell them.
"Hah!" I laughed out loud, a haughty smile on my face while daydreaming about it, "I could be, like, a 'Pokemon' Pokemon Trainer! Perhaps with a little sister, I could get that spoiled prick Snivy to get a clue while I'm at it!"
"...And then there's Braixen. I swear, she seems innocent, when in reality she's just some evil witch!" It was a voice I knew very well, and he was just entering the park," Sometimes I wish she would take that sticks of hers and stick it up her-"
"-What was that?" I interrupted as I stood up on the swing, my fur glistening under the moon.
"Uh?!" Snivy...he was walking hand in hand(vine) with...Chikorita?
"Braixen?" Both Chikorita and I took a moment to stare at each other with wide eyes of curiosity. So Yumi and Seth were traveling together again...
"You've got alot of nerve calling me an evil witch," I said to Snivy. I then turned around and gazed up at the moon, "I doubt you'll act like a spoiled snob right now. I mean, your girlfriend's got that leash on you pretty tight."
"What?" Snivy questioned.
"Girlfriend?" Chikorita said confused.
"I bet I'll see your face all red when I turn around, isn't that right?" I asked Snivy, my eyes still on the moon.
"Uh, um-um-um...No way!" Hah! As I thought! The spoiled brat's panicking!
"Well then!" I differed as I turned to face Snivy.
"Uuuhhh...Ah!" Snivy's face was all red. He was stuttering his words, and couldn't find anything else to say. So, he did what he always does: cross his arms and turn away, "She's not my girlfriend!"
"Oh really!" I replied in an unconvinced, sarcastic tone. If I had an eyebrow right now, it would be raised, "Well your face is still red. It's cute, really." I chuckled.
"Will you just take your stick and shove it, you demonic little-"
"-Demonic eh..." So this little Milotic ripoff thinks I'm a demon? My eyes flashed like a flame and narrowed. The fur on my ears began to stand up like horns, and an evil smile comedically cracked on my face. Flaming background, anyone?
"Snivy's girlfriend..." Chikorita said to herself once again.
"Uh, yeah, you're Snivy's girlfriend." I answered, "No offense, but I think you're about as dense as your trainer, Chikorita. Can't you tell that Snivy's in love with you?"
That evil smile was still on my face, because I knew confessing Snivy's love for Chikorita for him would certainly bring out a big reaction. And that was exactly what happened when he opened his eyes wide and sent a tornado of leaves right at me.
"SHUT UUPP!" Snivy yelled while launching Leaf Tornado, "Shut up, shut up, shut up, shut up, shut up!"
"Eeehehehehe!" It was an awful attempt at a witch's evil laugh as I effortlessly dodged the grass snake's attempted assault by simply jumping on top of the swing set, standing on the top bar like an experienced ballet dancer while staring at the two grass types, "So that's how it's gonna be?" I chuckled. Snivy attacking me provided me the perfect opportunity to take the wand-like stick from my tail and point it at the two grass types.
"But guys!" Chikorita suddenly cried, "What happened to searching for a new brother of sister?"
"That can wait!" Snivy answered as he took a single step closer to the swing, his vines ready to attack.
"No worries, Chikorita," I said as I retracted my 'wand' and crossed my arms. Still standing on top of the swing set, I tapped my foot on the top bar, prompting the two grass types to look at the ground below me as I said, "I've already found me a little sister. And when she hatched, maybe I'll teach her to bring me some of those Sweet Hearts all the humans seem to like so much. OR maybe I'll train her to beat the crap out of a certain puny little brother who likes to call me an evil witch!"
"Wow..." Both Chikorita and Snivy took a long look as they started to approach the egg very slowly. The egg was a greyish, lilac color.
"Hey you!" I yelled as the two were getting too close to the egg. I jumped from the top of the swing set and landed on the sandy ground. I was what separated Chikorita and Snivy from the egg. And I pointed my stick at them one more time, letting them know that they weren't going to take my little sister away from me.
"Braixen?" Chikorita took a couple a steps closer to me," What's wrong?"
"Back off!" I answered, "This one's mine!"
"Huh?" Snivy started, "And you expect me to just walk away? No way!"
"Woah!" Snivy caught me completely off guard when he suddenly tripped me over, using his vines.
Snivy's POV
It was a surprise attack, and Braixen's face was in the sand as I rushed passed her and grabbed the Pokemon egg. Hmph, serves her right...
"Hah!" I smirked as I held the egg up high, "It's mine now!"
"Snivy?!" Chikorita was shocked.
"Why you..." Slowly rising, was a face with flaming eyes. Those flaming eyes were so intense, and they never looked away from me as Braixen rose to her feet.
I knew all too well of the tantrum waiting to make it's way out of the fire type. Let's just say that the thought of being violently controlled by the witch's psychic powers was enough for me to hurry past her, grab a surprised Chikorita using my vine, and start running away.
"And just where do you plan on running to?!" Braixen asked.
Chikorita and I only made it to a playground, standing on the top of a slide as we stared at an angry Braixen who remained on the floor.
"What's it to ya?" I asked. To be completely honest, I didn't know where to go. As much as Yumi annoys me, I thought that going to her would protect me from Braixen. But, I didn't know where she was.
"I know," Chikorita started, "We could just return to the campfire! We already know Seth's there." And with that, it was now Chikorita dragging me. Together, the both of us slid down the park slide. And on the way down, I couldn't help but notice an excited smile on Chikorita's face. She was really enjoying herself now...I guess she's not as depressed as she was earlier...
As soon as the both of us hit the sand at the end of the slide, Chikorita couldn't help but look back at Braixen, that fiendish smirk still on her face, "I'm sorry Braixen. I hope you can forgive us!"
With the egg in my hands, Chikorita and I started running again, into the moonlit night. But not without an effort from Braixen, who began to run after us.
...
It was happiness, being able to spend an entire night going on an adventure with Chikorita. Maybe...maybe she might like me now...
To Be Continued...
Author's Note:
So, obviously, this chapter's different all previous chapters. I'm well aware that I haven't really showcased a lot a pokemon consistently, so this chapter will be the first. And this chapter is also a huge break from the serious tone that's been in EVERY OTHER CHAPTER. Btw, I SUCK at comedy, unless the material is either dry, or very subtle. I just find that I'm a lot better at writing dark stories.
Did you know, that this is the fourth time that Seth appeared in a chapter, but had no speaking role?
...Ah, stay tuned for next chapter. I've really been on a role posting lately.