Ties of love and Friendship

[oni flygon]

Note: The first few chapters aren't edited. I have a few mistakes in them so please wait for me to post the edited versions.

History
07/21/04
Chapter 1 edited
Chapter 2 edited
Prologue added


Hello! It's Oni, your favorite Yellow obsessed PC member. Here's my second fanfiction. Don't worry. It's going to be a long one...so, enjoy!

Note: This takes place 15 years after the G/S/C chpaters of Pokemon:Special. Yes this is another Pokemon Special fanfic.
Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon nor Pokemon: Special. Pokemon Special is written by Hidenari Kusaka and illustrated of MATO (and later Satoshi Yamamoto).

Ties of Love and Friendship

Prologue:

When I was a kid, I used to ask my mom about my dad before I go to sleep. Every night, she would tell me about a trainer with my eyes. The same eyes that saw many battles and endured many hardships. I’d ask my mom what happened to him. But then, she just sang me to sleep. In my dreams, I’d see my father, smiling. I only saw his face once—in a photograph, with my mother, which was taken when they were young. That same face loomed in my dreams every night. The same sharp green eyes and messy dark brown hair…just like mine.

My name is Gary and I’m eleven years old. The day I woke up and became a trainer, my whole life has changed. Everything I knew ever since I was young turned out to be very different that I thought.

This long journey, which I started, was something that I didn’t expect. Along the way, I met friends, enemies, and answers to the very question about my father. Now begins my journey tied by love and friendship.

Chapter 1: New Beginnings

“Wake up, honey,” My mother’s voice rang inside my head “You know what day it is today, huh, Gary?”

I sat up my bed, pushing away the covers slowly and rubbed my eyes. I tried to remember what day it is. Yesterday was my eleventh birthday. Every trainer in town either stays home or leaves home to start their training. My mother was sitting next to me wearing her usual house wear and an apron.

I was in my blue-checkered pajamas when I replied, “Mom, I think I want to start my training,”

“Gary,” My mother said as she hugged me. “I’m so proud of you.”

I rubbed my eyes again as she released me from her embrace.

“Now, if you’re ready, I’ll be downstairs.” She said as she turned. Her long yellow hair flowed behind her.

I quickly stood up and dressed quickly. I went to my bathroom, washed my face and brushed my teeth. Today, I’m going to start my Pokémon training. Soon, I was dressed with my favorite pair of jeans and boots. I wore my long sleeved purple sweater and I combed my hair in my own style; like my dad’s messy, matted hair. I quickly came down the stairs to meet my mom in the kitchen.

I could smell the sweet aroma of breakfast as I descended down the stairs quickly. As I entered the kitchen, my mother stood there to meet me. She let out one small sigh and embraced me.

“Mom,” I muttered in an annoyed voice. “Don’t worry, I’ll just be fine.” I then noticed tears coming out of her eyes. “Mom?”

She suddenly released me and wiped her tears off with her apron. “Sorry,” she said with small sobs. “You just remind me of your father.” Her voice was cracked and chocked.

“Mom,” I began but she quickly interrupted me.

“No, It’s ok.” She replied in her own voice. “Breakfast’s ready.”

I looked at her face again, to see her dried tears from her sparkling eyes. I felt very stupid inside denying her love.

~*~*~*~

“Now, be nice to the professor,” My mom said as she straightened my shirt.

“I know mom,” I replied in a very frustrated voice. “That’s the third time you said me.”

I glanced behind her to see Chuchu, Mom’s Pikachu sleeping lazily in front of the porch. She yawned once then continued sleeping.

“Now, if the Pokémon looks cool or cute doesn’t mean it’s the right choice, ok?” She said in her lecture voice. She then led me to the door. “Now, are you sure you have everything?”

“Yes, mom, everything’s here.” I was already outside of the doorstep when she stopped me.

“Gary,” She came running to me. “I want you to have this.” She then handed me some sort of medallion. It was faded and cracked around the edges. I couldn’t make up the colors of the medallion. “Your father used to wear this when I met him. I’m sure it will help you someday,”

I took the pendant from her hands. “Thanks, mom.” I said as I hugged her one last time. This was the only part of my father that was close to me.

“It’s okay,” she whispered. “I know this is hard for me, but I know your father will be proud.” Tears began to flow from her eyes once again.

“Mom, I promise I’ll make you proud.” I said within her tight embrace. She kissed me one last time and waved me goodbye. Deep inside me, I was going to cry. I’m going to miss my mom. I know how she feels every night; I slip away from her grasp.

~*~*~*~

We live in Pallet town, the town where my dad and great-grandfather used to live. Everyone told me that my father used to be the gym leader of Viridian city and my great-grandfather was a well-known scientist. I never remembered seeing my great-grandfather. I guess I was too young.

I walked tirelessly to my great-grandfather’s lab in the outskirts of Pallet town. My aunt and my grandfather’s aid replaced him and continued on his research. I used to go there many times when I was small. My mom and me held hands together as we looked at different Pokémon in the fields and their habitats. Now, I’m going here one last time to begin my journey.

I knocked at the wooden door twice and waited patiently. Finally, the door opened and there stood my aunt. She was quite tall and beautiful with her long dark brown hair. Her long, white lab coat reached up to her knees. She was wearing a green shirt and jeans inside. My aunt greeted me with a smile that looked similar to my dad’s.

“Come on in, Gary,” she said as she led me into the laboratory.

The walls were filled with many books and graphs. Almost all of the heavy books and graphs were written and made by my great-grandfather. I noticed portraits of my great-grandfather, aunt and my father in one desk.

“My, Gary, is that you?” The professor was behind a stack of papers when he noticed me. He stood up and approached us. “Look how tall you have grown.”

“Thanks,” I said, a bit blushing.

“Now,” he began. “So you went here to choose your first Pokémon eh?” he said.

“Yes, professor.” I replied in a firm voice.

“Okay, follow me.”

My aunt left us as the professor led me to a room where machines were quiet and the wall was painted white. Three Pokéballs are sitting at a table.

“Now,” The Professor began. “These Pokéballs contain three different Pokémon. If you choose very wisely, your Pokémon may win you many battles.” He then let out the three Pokémon all at once.

The professor threw the three Pokéballs at the same time. The red and white spheres exploded in mid air and out from the smoke, three forms emerged. One green Pokémon stood on all fours and had a bulb on its back. It wagged its small tail as it looked curiously around the room. The other one was blue turtle Pokémon with a shell behind its back. It bobbed its head up and down as it looked back at the Professor with an uneasy gaze. The third Pokémon, was a red lizard Pokémon with a long tail ending in a flame. It looked at me with utmost curiosity with its docile eyes. It then yawned and approached me. I kneeled down as I patted the Pokémon’s head, which was full of short, soft, warm fur.

“You seem to like Charmander eh?” said the professor.

“Yeah,” I said as I laughed while picking up the Charmander.

“Gary,” The Professor began. “Has your mother told you what was your father’s first Pokémon?”

“No professor,” I responded “Why?”

The professor laughed as he kneeled down, examining the Charmander. “It’s quite a coincidence since Charmander was your father’s first pick.”

~*~*~*~

“Gary, this is a Pokédex,” The professor then handed me a red, rectangular, plastic book. I pressed a button and it opened. Buttons filled up most of the space alongside with a small monitor screen in the center.

“Your father and his friends had one of these.” He said smiling. “They used one of the old versions of the Pokédex to record all the Pokémon in the world. I know you know a lot of Pokémon but…I think it’s best that you always have this incase, okay?”

I was about to argue that I’m not a kid who doesn’t know a thing about Pokémon but I stopped myself and just smiled. “Thanks, professor,”

To Be Continued...

[Kenta]

very nice piece of work!

I hope to read more soon^^

[PKMN_grl]

Ooo... Nice, continue please!

[oni flygon]

Updated 4 times...

Chapter 2: Vivid Memories

I waved goodbye to my aunt and the professor. I may return here someday laughing and watching the Pokémon roam freely. But now, I’m already walking to the next city. Long grass covered my path. As well as trees that gave me shade for every step I take. After a few minutes’ walk, I saw a glimpse of houses in the horizon. Then, there came tall skyscrapers next. I came running down the meadows to go to my first destination, Viridian City. I didn’t care if my feet hurt, all I just want to know if my father was there, waiting for me. I was too stupid to notice a trainer walking by.

“Hey!” I crashed into a girl with short dark hair and dark brown eyes. She looked quite older than me. “Watch where you’re going, kid!” She yelled.

“Sorry, but I have to go,” I said as I stood up.

“You’re not going anywhere,” She shouted, suddenly dragging me by my shirt.

“Hey,” I resisted. “Stop it!”

“What you need to know is to learn some manners.” She said as she kept dragging me.

After a few minutes of resistance, I know it’s very foolish to fight back since it’s obvious she’s a lot stronger. She stopped by a large building with big bold letters that said: “GYM.”

“Why are you taking me here?” I yelled as she pushed me inside.

“Keep walking,” She said, now in a much cooler voice. “Hallway to the left.”

I followed her instructions, as I turned left. And there I was in a beautifully decorated hallway full of pictures from side to side. There were pictures of people I haven’t seen before. The pictures were huge, occupying an enormous amount of space. Under the pictures, there were bronze plaques with names and numbers written as years.

“Where are we?” I asked her as she released me from her grasp.

“Hall of Gym Leaders,” She replied. “You look very familiar so I have to drag you here to see for yourself.”

“Huh?” Bewilderment pervaded me.

“Look!” She pointed to a picture that I immediately recognized as my father. “You look a lot like Green.”

I stared at the picture. There was something different to this picture than the picture I kept inside me. For instance, my father in that picture looked a bit stern looking than what I knew in the picture that I have kept. I always thought that he was supposed to be a kind person. The sharp eyes of my father’s portrait glared back at me as I continued to stare.

“H—he’s my father,” I stammered.

“Really?” Yelled the girl in an almost hysterical way. “I can’t believe it! No wonder!” she then shook my hand.

“The name’s Lynn, current gym leader of Viridian City.” She said with a toothy smile.

“Um…Gary,” I replied, lost in words. “Nice to meet you.”

~*~*~*~

“Seven years after your father became Gym leader, he resigned.” Lyn said as we walked across the empty corridor. “Making him the youngest Gym Leader and Gym Leader with the shortest term in Viridian city’s history”

“Lyn,” I insisted on impatiently. “What can you tell me of my dad?”

She looked at me bewildered. “Well, first of all, he doesn’t like going to this gym and he likes to go around a lot.”

For me, that was a dead end. I know my father was much more than that.

“So,” She began. “You said that you’re starting your training?”

“Yeah,” I replied with eagerness while nodding me head.

“How about a practice battle?”

~*~*~*~

I was lead into the stadium. Lights glared brightly at me as I nervously took out my Pokéball containing my Charmander. I stood in one end of the battlefield while Lyn stood on one end.

“So you’re a beginner, eh?” Lyn began. “I’ll use this Pokémon then. Go, Houndour!”

I trembled, as she sent out a dog Pokémon with what seems to be a miniature skull imbedded in its forehead. Bones seem to surround its black body. Its piercing glare sent shivers through my spine.

I gathered all of my courage and threw my Pokéball. “Go, Charmander!” I yelled.

Charmander emerged from his Pokéball and first stared at me then at Lyn and her Houndour.

“Nice choice,” Lyn said with an irritating voice. “I’ll let you go for the first move.”

I nodded once. I tried to remember Charmander’s attacks. “Charmander, use scratch!” I commanded.

My Charmander growled and ran towards the Houndour. It swung its claws attempting to graze the Houndour. The hit connected and Houndour jumped backward once.

“Houndour, Mean Look!”

Houndour glared at my Charmander. Unexpectedly, everything turned dark. I saw nothing except the Houndour’s eyes. Pairs of eyes appeared around me. Different sets of eyes that stared at me. I couldn’t breathe; I fell to my knees grasping my throat. I felt a cold chill surround me. Cold sweat trickled down my face.

“Is this dying?” I asked myself.

“Gary!” A voice echoed around me. I tried to respond but my breath held me back. “Gary!” This time, the voice was louder. The darkness disappeared and I was back in the gym. I was breathing hard. As I raised my head, I saw Lyn with a concerned look. Charmander and Houndour were staring at me.

“I’m so sorry!” she said. “I didn’t know Mean Look could affect humans.”

I tried to catch my breath. Every vain in my head throbbed rapidly. My heart pounded uncontrollably. Before I can speak, doors of the gym slammed open.

“Okay,” shouted a female voice. “Who’s the Gym Leader here?” her arrogant voice resounded through the whole gym. I looked over to the entrance and saw a sandy blond haired girl. Her face, filled with freckles, showed a smiling face with glaring eyes. She wore a dark red jacket and an untidy white shirt under it. She had faded jeans that seem to be too big for her.

“Michelle,” Said a voice behind her. “I don’t think this is the first gym.” The other voice came from a boy. He looked a lot like the girl and even dressed like her, except that he wore a dark shirt instead of a white shirt; they must be twins.

“Who cares,” She said with her arrogant voice. “I want a challenge instead of walking around with you!”

“We still have a lot to go,” argued the boy.

“I’ll be back,” Lyn said as she moved swiftly towards the girl.

“I’m here for a challenge!” yelled Michelle.

Lyn smirked as she folded her arms. “Let me see your badges.”

“Badges?” Michelle muttered with a bewildered look.

“Yeah, you need seven to challenge me officially.” Lyn replied. “Rules, you see.”

“I told you!” said the boy from behind Michelle. He was pointing finger at her.

“Shut up, Nick!” Michelle retorted.

“But you can have a practice battle if you want.” Lyn continued before Michelle could turn violent on Nick.

“Awesome!” Michelle yelled as she released Nick’s red jacket.

~*~*~*~

I sat down with Nick on a bench near Lyn during the battle.

“Are you sure you can sit up, Gary?” She asked reassuringly.

“I’m just fine.” I replied with a smile.

“Hey!” Michelle yelled, pointing at Lyn. “Are we going to battle or what?”

“I’m sorry, but she’s a bit impatient.” Nick said to Lyn as he scratched his sandy blonde hair. “She’s always like that…”

“It’s all fine by me,” Lyn replied with a smile. “You go for the first move!”

“Awesome!” Michelle said as she gripped her fist. “Go, Squirtle!”

She released a blue Pokémon, which I recognized was the same one from the laboratory. It bobbed its round head up and down.

“Good choice,” Lyn sighed. “Go, Houndour!”

Michelle’s smile widened. “Fire’s weak against water you know. Some gym leader you are.”

“Just attack.” Lyn mumbled irritably.

“Squirtle, water gun!” Michelle yelled all of the sudden.

Squirtle shot out a small blast of water from its mouth and towards Houndour. Houndour evaded the attack by a blink of an eye. Its agility was pretty impressive in comparison to its level.

“Squirtle, keep firing!” Squirtle sent out many blasts of water to Houndour but each attack missed. Then I noticed a pattern. Houndour circled Squirtle with every attack. As it circled, it closed it one step at a time.

“C’mon Squirtle!” Yelled Michelle. My heart throbbed with excitement as Houndour closed in. Doesn’t Michelle notice? I felt a very strong urge to attack. But patience overwhelmed me. Michelle’s Squirtle was now very exhausted. I noticed its power of the water gun weakening.

“Houndour, finish it of with take down!” Lyn commanded.

A rush of satisfaction went through me as Houndour lunged at Squirtle knocking it out. Michelle was appalled.

“How did that happen?” She yelled. “Squirtle, return!” Squirtle was immediately retuned and the Pokéball bounced back into Michelle’s hand. She stormed towards Lyn with a very irritated face.

“You said your Houndour’s weaker.” Michelle yelled as she tried to match Lyn’s height.

“Look, you had your practice battle, so scram!” Lyn said.

“Okay, you heard her Michelle,” Nick said as she dragged his sister out of the gym.

“Listen you,” She said pointing to Lyn. “I’ll be stronger, just you wait!” She screamed as she was dragged away from the Gym.

~*~*~*~

“Hey Gary, I want you to be strong so that you don’t have bore me like that girl, okay?” Lyn said as she waved.

“Don’t worry, I will!” I yelled and waved back.

I walked down the road to the outskirts of the city. Much of the outskirts are mountains and trees. A vast forest seems to loom ahead in the horizon. As I walked, something caught my eye. I looked to my right and atop of a tall hill, two dark hooded figures looked down at me. I sensed something mysterious within the dark figures. Something evil. With a blink of an eye, they disappeared. I tried to ignore the eerie sight as I walked. Do these people know my father?

To Be Continued

Comments? Critisicms?

[Omega-Brendan]

Why isn't there any mention fo Red???

I need to know something about him, argh, you going to do Mangaspecial shipping and also Chosen shipping might fit in Kanto...

so it will be Ash eh? and for Blue?? maybe erm... ga, I'm stuck... *runs off*

[Kenta]

great chapter you made!

keep up the good work!

[PKMN_grl]

Oooo... Mysterious people...

Good work, continue pleaes!

[oni flygon]

Thanks for the reviews guys. ^_^;; Don't wory Omega, Red is in here. XD

Chapter 3: Shadows of Fate

Walking alone has a more different feeling than I imagined. I felt alone and scared on my own. But I’ve gone a long way already. I’m not going to give up easily. Viridian Forest loomed ahead of me. The dark trees that loomed menacingly stared down at me. I gathered up my courage and entered the trees. I may encounter wild Pokemon here, so I better be ready.

“Come on out, Charmander.”

I felt confidence inside me as my Pokemon came out.

“Char!” It responded.

“We’re going to catch some Pokemon,” I said to it.

“Charmander!” It replied with eagerness. I felt much braver as I walked deeper and deeper into the forest with my Pokemon.

I heard a rustle in the bushes nearby. My Charmander was thinking the same as it readied for in attack position. But the rustling stopped. I felt an icy wind blow across my neck. It sent me chills through my spine. I looked back expecting to see something but found nothing.

“Let’s looks closer,” I said to my Charmander.

He nodded once and followed me as I walked near the shrubs. Every step I take, I hear the crushing of dead leaves under my feet. The wind blew once more and rustled the leaves of the trees. As I went near the bush, I heard a droning noise. The sound of multitude of wings flapping came closer and closer. I looked back and saw a Pidgey flying away. After the Pidgey came two Beedrills closely in pursuit. I ducked at once to avoid the assault. The three of them passed me swiftly as I looked around again.

“Let’s help Charmander,” I commanded “Ember!”

Charmander let out a yell and fired multiple red specks of fire. The attack hit both Beedrills. But it didn’t faze both of them one bit. They ignored their prey and focused their attention on my Charmander and me. At once, they charged towards us with their barbs pointing at us. I didn’t hesitate to grab my Charmander as the two chased us down. I ran as fast as I could but they gained at us inch by inch. I can hear my pulse beating in my ears as I ran as fast as I can. I closed my eyes almost accepting my fate and tripped over a tree root. I hugged my Charmander close to me and closed my eyes.

“Ice Beam!” Commanded a loud voice behind me.

At once, the droning noise ceased. I looked up and saw both Beedrills frozen. I looked back and saw a man with a dark hood. His long red hair was tied and let was left hanging outside of his hood. Behind the shadows of his face, I noticed two piercing silver eyes that looked down at me. Behind him, a blue-green Pokemon with sharp teeth stood with dark eyes. He let out his hand at me as if trying to help me stand up.

“Thanks,” I said as I took his hand and stood up.

But immediately, he turned around, returning his Pokemon. He then began walking away.

“Wait,” I called out. “Who are you?”

“None of your business,” It was different voice this time. It was a cold young voice that seems to stop me in my tracks.

He jumped once and disappeared from my sight.

“Hold on!” I yelled. But everything that was left was my voice that echoed into the void.

~*~*~*~

I walked back where I started with my Charmander with a concerned look. I kept thinking of the hooded man. Was he one of the men looking down at me outside of Viridian City? I finally remembered my motive before the incident. I looked back at the bushes that were torn down by the assault and noticed something. The ground was spattered with blood all around me and led to a body. I remembered the Pidgey that was chased by the Beedrills. I lifted the limp body and noticed that it was still breathing.

“Got to find something,” I told myself as I took down my backpack. I tried to search for medicine but instead found bandages.

I wrapped bandages around the Pidgey’s bleeding wings. I was desperate as I felt the warm blood trickle across my palms. I started to panic when my hands started to glow. I then noticed the Pidgey’s wings being mended slowly. All the blood began to disappear and what were left were ruffled feathers. The Pidgey opened its eyes and looked at me astonished. It hoped across my hands and flew up and landed in my shoulder.

“I guess you’re pretty grateful huh?” I laughed. The Pidgey let out a shrill cry as it ruffled its feathers.

“Char-man-der!” My Charmander growled trying to get some attention. I patted his head and noticed bloodstains on my hands.

I couldn’t understand. Did I actually heal this Pidgey?

~*~*~*~

After meandering through the forest for two days, I realized something.

“Face it, I’m lost,” I cried out loud as I sat down.

“Face it, we’re lost,” echoed a familiar voice. “Hey, did someone just…”

I followed the voice and I was right. Nick and Michelle, the two trainers I met before in Viridian Gym were standing in a clearing arguing.

“Well, we couldn’t be lost if it wouldn’t be your crappy instincts!” Nick yelled as he pointed at Michelle.

“No way!” Michelle yelled back. “You were the one with the map upside down!”

“You said to go right when I said left!”

“It’s supposed to be right except when you said to go straight when we’re supposed to left!”

“But it’s supposed to be right you idiot!”

“Excuse me,” I butted in. “But I’m lost too.” I said with a smile.

“Great, more people to yell at.” Michelle mumbled.

“No, no, no,” I hesitated. “I want to help you guys or something.”

“Hey I remember you,” Nick said in his calm voice. “You’re the guy from the gym.”

“What?” Michelle growled, “He’s from that stupid gym huh?”

“No it’s ok, I’m just there for a visit.” I tried to calm down the agitated Michelle.

“You can join us,” Smiled Nick

“You get to scram.” Michelle mumbled.

“So,” Nick began stretching out an arm. “My name is…”

“Nick and Michelle. I know.” I quickly replied.

“And you’re,”

“Gary” I replied.

“Nice to meet you,” He shook my hand.

I looked at Michelle but she had her arms crossed losing interest.

“Can we go now?” She drawled.

“Ok, ok” Nick sighed. “Onwards.”

~*~*~*~

“Can we stop?” Michelle said in her frustrated voice.

“It’s going to be the fourth time if we do,” replied Nick not even bothering to look back.

“My feet hurt,” Michelle, added.

Nick let out a frustrated sigh. The scraping of Michelle’s shoes across the rocky ground irritated me. Every step she takes is like long fingernails scrapping across a chalkboard.

“I think we should rest, Nick.” I said trying to ignore the scraping feet.

“Oh, ok” Nick sighed. “But just for a few minutes.”

Michelle fell down and started to complain why we should be out of the forest by now. Sitting down, I tried to keep my focus while Michelle kept talking out loud. A headache started to grow in me. My head throbbed as blood passed veins in my head. I looked around feeling dizzy; everything was out of focus. A cold wind blew through the trees. Leaves rustled and fell as the wind blew…

“Come…to me,” hissed a voice.

I looked back at Nick and Michelle. Both of them are arguing and yelling at each other.

“Come,” Repeated the voice. It sounded cold and dry.

I felt myself standing and walking towards the shadows of the forest.

“Yes, yes,” chanted the voice. “Yes, come to me.”

I could not control myself as I tried to yell.

“Gary?” Yelled Nick. “Where are you going?”

I kept walking without looking back. My fists are clenched as I kept walking into the void. I could see a face—no a mask. A white mask was floating in the darkness staring at me with its evil grin fixed at me.

“Yes,” It whispered. “You…are mine!” it suddenly yelled.

“Now!” Yelled a voice.

A dark figure came out of nowhere kicked the mask. An ear splitting shriek was heard once the kick connected. The trees started to shake and leaves began to fall.

“Now, Toshin!” The figure yelled.

Another dark figure came and grabbed me by my arm. His dark heavy cloak weighed down on me as he started to run.

“Run!” said the man grabbing my arm. At that moment, I ran as fast as I can.

“Gary!” I heard nick and Michelle running after me.

“Friends, eh?” mumbled the man. I looked at the man and his hood was down. I noticed something odd about him. His long dark hair flowing with the wind along with a pierced ear with what seems to be a tooth hanging. A red tattoo with an intricate pattern I’ve never seen was in his left cheek. He then abruptly stopped when we reached the edge of the forest.

“Gary,” Nick gasped as he caught up. Michelle was trailing behind him gasping for air and trying to stand up.

“Who are you?” I asked the man.

He looked at me once with his dark eyes and smiled.

“It’s been like yesterday when I last saw you,” He replied.

A shriek was heard deep in the forest.

“Silver,” The man whispered with a concerned tone.

He began to run back but I halted him.

“Who are you?” I asked once more.

“Toshin,” He said “Toshin Heihshiro.” He didn’t hesitate to look back at me as he ran back into the forest.

To Be Continued

[Kenta]

Very cool chapter!

Its cool that he used healing on the Pidgey. The trait moves on^^

so did he get that Pidgey?


so Silver is Toshin?

[oni flygon]

*tweeks orignial draft a bit*

That confuses the readers bit... Yeah he got the Pidgey. Toshin is different from Silver. Silver was the one who kicked whatever-it-was. ^^

[oni flygon]

Chapter 4: Requiem

“So,” Began Nick. “Have you met that guy before?”

“No,” I replied. “Haven’t seen him before.”

“Are you sure? He said he’s seen you before.”

“I’m positive I’ve never met him before.”

“What are you two blabbering about?” Michelle arrogantly said disrupting our conversation. “You two go along so well, you leave me all alone here.”

“Sorry, sis.” Nick said. “I’m just curious about that guy we met at the woods.”

“Who cares about him?” She yelled.

“He said his name was Toshin,” I said quietly trying to remember. “Toshin Heihshiro.”

~*~*~*~

The sun was setting already and we haven’t reached Pewter City yet. The clouds began to form shadows in the sky and the trees cast long shadows over us. The trail seems to go endlessly. The red rays of the sun glared ominously at us as if it proclaimed an ill omen.

“I think we better stop for the day,” Nick said as I pried my eyes off the setting sun.

“Finally!” Michelle sighed.

We set our backpacks down as Nick started the fire from gathered firewood. Everything was so peaceful as darkness enveloped around us. A few hoots and chirps were heard in the darkness. I looked at both Michelle and Nick. Nick was cooking while Michelle seems to be sleeping.

“You know how to cook?” I asked him.

“Well, my dad actually taught me how to cook.” He replied with an embarrassed smile.

I sighed once and looked down.

“Is there something wrong?” He said with a doubtful voice.

“Nothing,” I said wiping of tears behind my eyes. “I just never met my father.”

“Oh, sorry.” He apologized.

I pulled out the amulet my mother gave me and looked at it. The faded metal surface reflected the fires embers as they floated across the night. I sighed once more as I placed it around my neck.

“Soup?” Nick said as he handed me a bowl full of vegetables and bits of meat.

I accepted the soup and began eating it wholeheartedly. Maybe I can see my father someday…someday.

~*~*~*~

I gazed at the sky inside my sleeping bag. Nick and Michelle are already asleep and everything was quiet except for the soft crackling sounds of the smoldering fire. I closed my eyes thinking about my mother and thought how sad she would be this time without me. The wind blew and carried the embers with it across the sky. I sighed again as I opened my eyes. I wonder what was my father like?

~*~*~*~

“Rise and shine everyone!” I heard Nick call out.

I heard a soft mumble beside me. It must’ve been Michelle.

“C’mon everybody, it’s a new day!” Said Nick as he packed up his belongings. The clanging of spoons and bowls forced me to sit up. I rubbed my eyes and looked around. Michelle was drooling next to me with her sandy hair messy and pointing everywhere.

“Wake up, Michelle,” Nick said shaking her.

“Shut up,” Michelle mumbled. “Trying to sleep.”

Nick sighed.

“It might be afternoon once she wakes up.” Nick said to me.

“That’s fine, I’ll be waiting for you guys,” I said trying to tidy my hair.

“Thanks,” Smiled nick. “I think there’s a river on the far side. Maybe you can freshen up a bit there.”

“Thanks,” I replied as I wore my boots. “I’ll be back in a few minutes.”

~*~*~*~

I followed Nick’s direction and found myself in front of a clear river near the edge of the forest. I remembered the incident yesterday. I pictured in my mind the mysterious floating mask and its eerie smile. Then I remembered the two men that saved us.

I washed my face with cool water and took out my Pokemon.

“Charmander!” He cried out taking a drink of water cautious not to accidentally dip its tail in the water.

My Pidgey flew up high and sat on my shoulder ruffling my feathers and cooing. I looked at its wound trying to make sure that its fine but I never saw a trace or scars. It hoped down and took a drink of water.

“It was impressive of you to heal that Pidgey,” said a voice behind me.

I looked back and saw Toshin standing tall near the scattered trees.

“You,” I began but he was the first to question me.

“Was that the first time you did that?” He asked.

“Y-yeah,” I stammered. “I think.”

“Have you ever heard of the Legend of the Spirit of the Viridian Forest?” he said walking towards me and sitting besides me.

“No,” I replied. “What is it?”

“You see,” he began. “Once in every few years, the Viridian Forest Spirit blesses a baby born in a special circumstance and gives that baby its powers.”

“Are you telling me that, I’m that baby?” I replied bewildered.

“Maybe,” he said gazing at the flowing river. “You know, there are only two other people with your powers.”

I looked at him with disbelief.

“Do you know who they are?” He asked me.

“No,” I replied.

My Charmander sat beside me staring at me and at the mysterious person; My Pidgey was back on my shoulder cooing and resting.

He sighed and closed his eyes.

“You see,” He began. “Your mother also has your powers, she was one of the children chosen by the forest spirit.”

“M-my mom?” I stammered. “How did you know about my mom?”

“I met her,” He continued. “Long time ago. I met your father too.”

“You met him?” I said standing up. “Can you tell me about him?”

“I’m sorry,” Toshin replied “But you have to find out about him on your own.”

Toshin stood up without hesitating and began to leave.

“Wait!” I yelled.

“What is it, Gary?” He asked.

“There’s so many I wanted to ask you…like, how did you know my name?”

He smiled at me.

“Gary, if you ever reach Cerulean city, try visiting the cape north of there.” He then leaped and disappeared.

~*~*~*~

“So, what took you so long?” Nick asked as he swallowed his nearly burnt toast.

I tried to tell him that I met Toshin again but something keeps holding me back.

“I had trouble finding the river that’s all.” I lied.

“You musht haf a pur shenshe ov direction,” Michelle said with a mouth full of toast.

“Michelle, don’t talk with your mouth full!” Nick said eying his sister.

“I hate it when you act like mom,” She said after gulping down a glass of water.

“Well you have bad manners in the first place!” Nick began.

“Well I…”

“Guys, guys!” I said halting them both. “Do you always have to fight every ten minutes?”

“You’re right,” Nick said. “Sorry.”

“Hah! Loser!” Michelle yelled sticking out her tongue.

To Be Continued

[Kenta]

Very good writing!

it gets better everytime!


Kepp it up! :classic:

[oni flygon]

Chapter 5: Unlikely Friendship

“That’s it!” Yelled Michelle. She turned around and grabbed me by my shirt.

“Hey!” I yelled as she slammed me across a nearby tree.

“Look, buster, we’ve been walking around for hours and I can’t see the stupid city. Make a quick decision!” She yelled pointing at the road a head of us. The road was split in two and the signs were torn and broken.

“Well, I –“ I began.

“Shut up or battle!” She said taking out a Pokeball.

“Michelle, you shouldn’t be – “ Nick began behind her.

“You shut up too!” She interrupted. “So what’s it going to be, huh?” She said as she tightened her fists.

~*~*~*~

“Michelle, you’re going to regret this.” I said taking out my Pokeball.

“I agree with him, Michelle.” Nick said with his arms crossed.

He sat near his sister looking down sighing.
“Just shut up.” Michelle retorted.

The battlefield was set near the road. The long grass swayed as the wind blew and large smooth white rocks were scattered across the plains.

“Two on two?” I asked.

“That’s fine.” She said as she took out two Pokeballs.

“Wait,” I hesitated. “You want to battle two at a time?”

“Yeah, you scared?” She taunted.

“No!” I yelled trying to act calm.

I actually don’t know how to battle two against two. This will be my first try.

“Ok,” I said taking out my second Pokeball. “Go, Pidgey and Charmander!”

Pidgey came out ruffling its feathers and soaring high up above then landing on one of the rocks while cooing. Charmander wagged its tail avoiding the grass and trying not to burn it. He ended up standing in one of the rocks in the field.

“Nice choice,” Michelle said with a mocking smile. “Come out, Linus, Ursula!”

Her Squirtle came out with a nasty glare ready to battle. It leapt up to a rock facing my Charmander. Then came out her next Pokemon. It wagged its tail and stretched to let out it spiked fur.

“Meet Ursula the Squirtle and Linus the – “

“What’s that?” I interrupted while taking out my Pokedex.

“Zigzagoon. Raccoon Pokemon. These Pokemon have fur specially designed for survival. They can raise the needles inside their furs and fire them in rapid succession.”

I read the pixilated text next to a moving picture of what seems to be an adult Zigzagoon.

“Oh please,” sighed Michelle in an impatient voice. “Those are pretty common in the Hoenn Region. Haven’t you been there?”

“Well, not actually.” I replied.

“Squirtle!” Growled Ursula as it glared at my Charmander.

My Charmander looked back with a menacing glare then growled too. Pidgey doesn’t seem to bother looking at Linus as it picked up bugs from the rock.

“Let’s get the battle going!” Michelle yelled. “Ursula, water gun Charmander. Linus, pin missile Pidgey!”

Ursula sent out a blast of water from its mouth towards Charmander while Linus turned around and fired glowing spikes from its fur.

“Charmander, Dodge it!” I yelled.

Charmander leapt down the rock and dodged the water but I failed to command Pidgey. I heard a short cry of pain towards my left. Pidgey was receiving hard blows from the oncoming barrage of needles.

“Charmander, ember on Linus!” I commanded.

Charmander leapt on top of the rock and fired dozens of orange flames. The attacked hit Linus in multiple directions.

“Pidgey, are you ok?” I yelled.

Pidgey let out an annoyed pitch while shaking off tangled needles from its feathers.

“Ursula, Water gun Charmander!” Michelle commanded.

“No way!” I yelled as Ursula’s attack connected and slammed Charmander into a rock.

“Linus, finish off Charmander with fury swipes!”

“Pidgey, quick attack!”

Linus started to charge at Charmander until he was rammed down and dragged by Pidgey.

“What? Not fair!” Shouted Michelle. “Ursula, Water Gun Charmander!”

“Charmander, dodge it! Pidgey, Quick attack Ursula!”

Charmander was able to get up and run away from Ursula’s water gun.

“Squirt!” Yelled Ursula as Pidgey crashed into her from behind.

“C’mon Gary! You can beat her!” Nick cheered from behind. He abruptly stopped when Michelle glared at him menacingly.

“Linus, Pin Missile Pidgey. Ursula, withdraw! “

“Pidgey, use your gust to stop the needles! Charmander, attack Linus with ember!”

Pidgey flapped its wings and created a small tornado full of dust that sent the needles everywhere even back at Linus. While the needles were bombarding Linus, Charmander sent out a blast of embers towards it.

“Linus!” Cried Michelle as her Zigzagoon fell to the ground. “Return!” With a flash of red light, Linus was back at its Pokeball.

“Give up yet?” I said intimidating her.

“No way!” She yelled. “Ursula, Water gun Charmander!”

“Pidgey, sand attack! Charmander, dodge and use scratch!”

Before Ursula could attack, Pidgey sent out a blast of sand towards it. This caused Ursula to fire in another direction. Charmander then charged toward Ursula and scratched it with its claws. With that, Ursula fell to the ground, fainted.

“No!” Michelle squealed. “Return!”

I sighed and wiped off the sweat from my fore head.

“That was close.” I whispered as my Pokemon came running and flying towards me.

“You both were great!” I said patting my Charmander’s head.

“Congrats!” yelled Nick as he ran towards me. “That battle was awesome!”

“Thanks,” I replied feeling embarrassed.

I looked behind him to see Michelle expression. She wasn’t annoyed nor in a berserker attitude. She was sitting in the ground miserably while trying to hold back her tears.

“Michelle,” I said as I went next to her. “Sorry about that but I need to beat you.”

“Don’t apologize to me!” She sobbed. “Just go!”

I looked at her, confused.

“Go! Go on to that stupid city you want to go to!”

“But-“ I began.

“Go!” She yelled with her eyes closed.

I looked back at Nick and walked towards him.

“It’s alright,” he said solemnly. “You can go. We need to finish up something first anyway.”

“Are you sure?” I asked.

“Positive,” He replied with a smile. “Nice being with you anyway.”

“Yeah, thanks.” I said as I returned my Pokemon.

“We might cross paths again someday.” He said as he held out his hand.

“Yeah,” I replied grabbing his hand and shaking it.

To be Continued

[Omega-Brendan]

0_0 Michelle's been to Hoenn!

and Oni, get one of those stuff for the avvys, I mean, me, shiny-purin, and PKMN_girl have them!

[Kenta]

Awesome part to the story! 2 on 2 makes it very interesting!

that was a surprise to have a Zigzagoon in there already^^


keep up the great work!

[Purin]

0_0 Michelle's been to Hoenn!

and Oni, get one of those stuff for the avvys, I mean, me, shiny-purin, and PKMN_girl have them!
He's got them. Great fanfic oni! Keep it up!
Chapter 2's my fav so far.

[punkie90]

Wow! Nice story. Keep them coming!

[oni flygon]

Is it me or most of the people's avatars who replied to this thread are all Pokemon Special XD

[oni flygon]

Chapter 6: Grranted Power

Pewter City loomed ahead of me on top of the horizon. The lack of towering buildings made it look more like a town rather than a city. I kept walking even though my feet were already exhausted. I tried to find the Pokemon Center to rest but trying to find it a city full of houses was not an easy task.

“Calm down,” I said to myself. “Let’s ask anyone around here.”

Oddly enough, the streets were deserted.

“Hello?” I cried out trying to search for any signs of life.

“Anybody? Anyone?”

I continued to walk stumbling through potholes and rocks that were scattered throughout the streets. There was nothing except for the faint blowing of the wind and the rustling of leaves from nearby trees. Everything was closed – stores, houses and even the gym.

“Pewter City Gym” Is what I read from a makeshift sign that seemed to be standing there for many years.
“Gym Leader: Brock”

~*~*~*~

After a few minutes of walking, I found myself in front of a building that seemed to be once a museum. I noticed a sign hanging at the door.

“Pewter City Space Museum. Closed until Further Announcements.”

The sign was full of scratches and the outside walls of the building were full of graffiti. Inside me, a sudden urge to go inside enveloped me. Maybe there are clues to the people’s mysterious behavior? I was about to touch the knob when I heard a voice from behind me.

“Stop where you are,” Said the feminine voice.

A girl with long dark hair was standing behind me. Her clothes seemed to be heavy and very dark. I noticed exactly six Pokeballs tied to her belt. Her dark hood was down and her cape behind her. A familiar tattoo with intricate patterns was in her left cheek. Most noticeably are her bright dark eyes that seem to look inside me.

“Are you a trainer looking for the Gym Leader?” She asked in her steady voice. Her eyes fixed into mine.

“Y-yeah.” I answered. “Where are the people?”

“That is not to my concern.” She replied and began to walk around me. Her eyes still fixed into mine.

“You’re Pokemon are still weak against the Gym Leader.” She began. “You should train some more.”

“What? How would you know?” I replied gripping my fist.

She then returned to the spot where she started with her eyes fixed as if she was looking through my soul.

“I see everything. Your life, your soul, your powers…everything.” She said Mysteriously.

“I don’t believe you,” I replied trembling. “And who are you?”

“A friend,” She said finally taking her eyes from mine. “What you see is not what you think.”

“What do you mean?”

“Here, take this.” She said giving me a Pokeball.

“No, I can’t accept a-“

“It’s ok, her name’s Aby.” She said placing the Pokeball into my hand. “Take good care of her.”

With those words, she began to walk away.
“Wait! Why are you giving this to me?” I yelled trying to catch up.

“All will be clear soon.” She replied not looking back.

Suddenly, a flash of light came from her. The light was too bright so I shielded my eyes. When I opened my eyes again, I was back on the outskirts of Pewter City. Now, the city was full of people and the shops were open. It was livelier than I’ve seen before.

“Could it be a dream?” I thought. I clenched my hand then realized I was still holding the Pokeball that she gave me.

“What you see is not what you think…” Her words echoed through my mind.

~*~*~*~

“Your Pokemon are fighting fit! Please come again.” Said the nurse across the counter.

“Thanks,” I replied with a smile.

I then remembered the girl’s suggestion.

“Um, ma’am,” I asked the nurse.

“Yes?” She replied still with a smile.

“Where could I find a good place to train around here?” I asked.

“There’s a good one right outside of the city.” She replied. “Be careful though, there are too many wild Pokemon there.”

“Ok, Thanks.” I replied as I took my step outside of the Pokemon Center.

~*~*~*~

I followed the nurse’s direction and found myself in an isolated area of tall grass and tall trees that swayed with the wind.

“Come out, Blaze, Sage and Aby!” I said releasing all three of my Pokemon out from their Pokeballs. I decided to nickname my Charmander “Blaze” and my Pidgey “Sage.” Aby looked up at me with her closed eyes. I took out my Pokedex pointing it at her.

“Abra. Psy Pokemon. These Pokemon are able to teleport in long distances and posses great Psychic abilities. However, they need to sleep 16 hours a day.”

Aby growled letting out a low sigh as it tucked its head back into its arms.

“Let’s begin our training guys.” I said as my Pokemon gathered around Aby.

“Charmander!” Growled Blaze as he tried to wake up Aby.

“Blaze, just let her sleep for the while.” I said while patting my Charmander. “She might wake up… maybe soon.”

‘Young Master, you do not need to wake me up.’ Said a whispering voice.

“Huh? Who’s there?” I looked around me trying to find the source of the voice until I heard it again.

‘It is I, Aby.’ The voice sounded as if someone was whispering at me.

“Aby?” I said as I sat near her.

‘Yes. You do not need to talk aloud. I can see what you are thinking young master.’ She replied with her whispering voice. Her voice sounded more like of a young girl’s whispering.

‘Oh, I see.’ I replied through my thoughts.

‘Master Sakaki has given me instructions to train your powers, Young Master.’ She said with her closed eyes glowing.

‘Sakaki? Is that the girl I met before?’ I asked.

‘Yes, it is she.’ Aby replied. ‘Your training must start now for bigger challenges loom ahead of us.’

‘What challenges?’

‘Challenges that will test your heart, your valor and your will Young Master.’ She said in a monotonous tone. ‘Your role in this world will be revealed soon.’

‘What do you mean Role in this world?’ I asked.

‘Forgive me Young Master for I cannot tell the rest.’

A long pause then followed. I looked back at my Blaze and Sage’s concerned faces.

“So, let’s begin our training.” I said vigorously.

~*~*~*~

“Blaze, you should be able to cut those rocks with your scratch attack.” I said as Blaze failed to do a scratch attack at the rocks I’ve thrown to it.

“Char!” He nodded.

“Here’s one more time!” I yelled as I threw rocks in the air.

Blaze let the rocks fall first then began slashing them one by one. Instead, Blaze only knocked them away into nearby trees.

“Charmander!” he sighed with frustration.

“It’s ok,” I said reassuringly. “We just need time. Now, don’t give up and let’s try that again!”

I threw another batch of rocks towards Blaze. Blaze lunged forward and began slashing at the rocks. This time, the rocks dropped down without getting thrown into nearby trees. I felt the large scratch marks the Blaze made engraved into the rocks.

“That’s it Blaze, just keep on trying!”

~*~*~*~

“It’s your turn Aby,” I said releasing her from her Pokeball. “Now try to attack these rocks, ok?”

She didn’t respond. I accepted that as an affirmative response and started the training.

“Ready?” With that, I sent rocks towards the air.

The rocks stopped in mid air and floated above the ground. Then, with a blink of an eye, Aby sent the stones through the trees, which caused holes into anything that the rock passed through.

“Whoa,” I gasped in amazement.

‘Young Master, that is only a sample of my power.’ She suddenly said. ‘Master Sakaki has not told me the rest of my powers.’

‘Does that mean that you still have more powers?’ I said eager for a response.

‘That is not yet to my knowledge.’ She replied.

~*~*~*~

A few days passed by and our training was complete I decided that tomorrow, I’ll be challenging the gym leader.

To Be Continued

[Kenta]

Very nice!

Very interesting with the Abra part.


I cant wait to read the gym battle. It will be great!

[oni flygon]

That was a long week... O.o;; I didn't manage to post Chapter 7 last Saturday... so, here it is!

Chapter 7: Reawakening

I looked up at the tall gray building with a makeshift sign. The painted letters that spelled ‘Gym’ were already faded by time. It looked so tall unlike the last time I saw it. I twisted the rusted knob and entered. Dim lights showed the arena. Bleachers, dirty and dusty left unattended on both sides of the arena. The battlefield, full of rocks and holes show the remainder of the most dramatic of battles.

“I’m here for a gym challenge!” I yelled out.

My words reverberated across the walls of the dank gym.

“Speak your name and your hometown.” Said a sunken voice across the arena.

“Gary of Pallet Town.” I answered. My answer echoed into the distant corners of the gym.

A figure stepped out of the shadows to reveal a man with spiky hair and a broad face. His body was well built and his arms crossed across his chest. He wore a plain messy shirt and loose pants.

“I am Brock the gym leader of Pewter city. I have taken service of this gym many years ago.” He said in a firm voice.

I remained silent as he took out his Pokeball.

“The gym rules,” he began. “Two against two. Single battle.”

“Fine by me,” I replied ready and willing.

“Come out, Geodude!” He yelled as he threw out his Pokeball.

Out came a large rocky Pokemon with its arms swinging in and out of position.

It floated above the rocks and crashed into the ground with a horrible thud.

“Ok, come out, Sage!”

Sage came out of its Pokeball and flew out and landed on one of the rocks.

Brock smirked.

“You do realize that Pidgey is a flying type.” He said gloatingly.

“I’m aware of that,” I replied gripping my fist.

Pidgey has the worst disadvantages against a rock type like Geodude. I’m hoping my training would pay off.

“Geodude, tackle!” Commanded Brock.

Geodude advanced and leapt towards Sage.

“Sage, fly up and use quick attack!” I commanded.

Geodude launched itself forward and missed Sage. Sage flew up high to the gym’s roof and attacked Geodude from above. The attack connected but Geodude seems to be unfazed.

“Like I said, that thing doesn’t stand a chance against rock types.” Brock said as he sighed.

“I’m still not giving up!” I yelled. “Sage, use gust!”

Sage flew behind Geodude and sent out a powerful tornado.

“Pity,” spat Brock. “Geodude, use tackle.”

Out of the strong tornado, Geodude leapt out and tackled Sage with a direct hit.

“Sage!” I yelled out as Sage struggled to fly away.

“You see? Inferior trainers like you never learn!” Brock yelled as the dust cleared.

“I always learn from my mistakes!” I yelled back checking if Sage was still fine.

“Sage, hang in there!” I yelled out.

Sage tried to fly off but its wing was injured by Geodude’s tackle.

“Geodude, finish that Pidgey off with rock throw!”

The moment Brock yelled out his command, an idea came into my mind.

“Sage, dodge it!” I commanded hoping that my plan would work.

Geodude leapt up and came crashing to the ground. Sage managed to dodge the attack and hide behind a rock nearby. A loud thud echoed throughout the gym as Geodude executed its attack.

“Sage, use gust one more time!” I commanded.

Sage flew up and created another dusty tornado and sent it towards Geodude.

“Fool,” sneered Brock. “You never learn from your lessons! Geodude, tackle now!”

“Sage, fly around and use quick attack!”

The moment Geodude came out from Sage’s tornado, Sage flew up and around Geodude. With a powerful quick attack, Geodude was pushed out of the field and crashed into the concrete wall.
“Geodude!” Brock yelled.

Geodude was trying to lift itself up from the cracked wall.

“Sage, this is our chance, use sand attack!” I yelled.

Sage flapped its wings and sent out a cloud of dust towards Geodude. Everything’s going in place there’s only a few more moves to execute.

“Geodude, rock throw!” Commanded Brock.

Geodude leapt into the air and tried to crash itself on Sage. Its attack missed again and landed with a hard thud. Signs of exhaustion were starting to appear on Geodude.

“Sage, you know what to do!” I yelled out.

Sage let out a shrill cry – a sign of an affirmative response. Sage flew up high to the roof of the gym and dived down the struggling Geodude. Sage used a powerful quick attack then another, then another and another! Sage attacked in several directions striking Geodude one by one in rapid succession. At last, once the attacks stopped, Geodude fell lifelessly to the ground.

“Geodude return!” Brock said as he held up his Pokeball. A beam of red light returned the Pokemon back to its Pokeball in an instant.

He took out a second Pokeball from his pocket and threw it. A long rocky Pokemon came out of its Pokeball. Its body was full of pieces of rock and a single horn was protruding from its head. It rose up with its menacing eyes looking down at Sage. It roared so loud that it shook the windows of the gym.

“Onix, sandstorm!” Brock yelled.

Onix roared once more and caused a massive sandstorm. Dust, sand and rocks flew everywhere around the gym. I shielded my eyes to avoid being blinded by the sandstorm.

“Sage!” I yelled out. “Stay in one spot!”

It was all too late. Debris and sand hit Sage in all sides. I could hear its muffled cries as the storm raged on.

“Onix, slam!” Commanded Brock.

I was too weak to yell out my command. Neither Sage nor I saw it happened. A rocky tail flew past me and hit sage with a direct hit. The storm cleared and all I saw was Sage’s bloody wing and Onix’s rocky glare. Sage lay on the floor with blood splattered across the rocks near it.

“No!” I cried out. “Sage, return!”

A flash of red light returned Sage to its Pokeball.

“Hang in there,” I murmured. “Just a few more minutes, please.”

“Be on your way boy,” Brock began. “You don’t want to humiliate yourself.”

“I never give up!” I yelled back.

My courage returned as I took out my second Pokeball.

“Come out, Aby!”

Aby came out of its Pokeball snoring silently and her arms crossed. Onix roared out loud. It might be trying to wake her up. Brock smirked and laughed out loud.

“Is that all you have?” He said trying to catch his breath.

“I’m still not giving up,” I smiled back.

“Who said you weren’t?” He said still laughing.

“Aren’t we going to continue?” I murmured.

“Oh, oh yeah.” Brock said regaining his senses.

“Onix, sandstorm again!”

Once again, Onix created another sandstorm. I could feel Aby sitting there sleeping while Onix repeatedly attacked her.

“Aby!” I yelled. “Wake up!”

‘I’m already awake, young master.’ She replied.

“Then do something!” I yelled feeling like an idiot.

‘You be my guide young master and I will be your eyes.”

And with that, everything became clear. The sandstorm seemed to have faded away and all I can see was Onix, it was behind Aby ready to strike.

‘Be ready young master,’ Aby said.

Everything was in slow motion. Onix was moving closer and closer towards Aby.

“Slam!” I heard Brock yell out in midst of time.

“Aby, teleport!” I commanded at the last moment.

The storm returned and all I can see again was dust. Then, everything went back as it was, slow and steady. Everything was clear. My command was successful. Aby sat on the other side of the battlefield while Onix looked dumbfounded.

I heard Brock swear. “Use slam again!”

“Teleport once more, Aby!”

I shielded my eyes as sand returned to my view.

‘Young Master, please close your eyes and concentrate.’ I heard Aby in the midst.

‘Ok,’ I replied as I closed my eyes.

It was a different feeling – I could feel different hearts beating slowly. I could feel Aby’s presence in the midst of the storm. It was the same thing for Onix too. It was the muffled beating of two Pokemon’s hearts. It was a feeling that I’ve experienced inside Lyn’s Gym.

‘Now young master!’ I heard Aby yelled.

“Aby, teleport!” I simply whispered.

I could see the battle. Onix’s tail swung and hit nothing but the rock that Aby was sitting next too.

I heard more swears from Brock.

‘Master, we’re not going anywhere doing this over and over.’ Aby said in the midst of the battle.

‘You’re right,” I thought back.

‘Aby, use confusion!’

“What the…” I heard Brock’s trailing voice.

A powerful shock hit Onix in a direct hit. This caused the sandstorm to stop.

“Onix, slam!” Yelled the frustrated Gym Leader.

“Aby, teleport again!”

Once again, Onix’s attack missed and Aby reappeared behind it.

“Let’s finish this with confusion!” I yelled as I opened my eyes.

A powerful flash knocked Onix out and drove it across the battlefield.

“Onix!” Brock said as he ran to his defeated Pokemon.

I wiped the drop of sweat from my forehead and returned Aby.

“Thanks,” I said to Aby.

‘No need for your gratitude, young master.’ She replied. I can see Aby smiling back at me.

“You have a very powerful potential.” Brock said as he stood in front of me. “I’m sorry I underestimated you.”

“Yeah, no problem.” I replied smiling.

“You’re worthy of this badge – take it.” He said as he handed out a gray octagonal piece of metal. “It’s the boulder badge. With this, you took your first step to the Pokemon League.”

“Thanks,” I said taking the badge from his hand.

~*~*~*~

“You’re quite shrewd,” Brock said as he shook my hand outside of the gym. “I’m sorry I underestimated you.”

“No problem,” I said. “I need to be on my way, sorry.” I said as I ran off to the Pokemon center.

Sage’s still hurt – I need to be there quickly!

To be Continued

[Kenta]

Great gym battle! Heh, Brock was angry^^

Sage really showed its stuff! Beating a Geodude like that


Onix got beat too. Aby was great!


Can't wait to read more

[oni flygon]

Argh! My Fanfic is ruined because of that stupid censors... they will pay! >.<

anyways here's the latest chapter!

Chapter 8: Regrets

“Sage will be fine,” the nurse said as she handed back my Pokeballs. “It just needs a few minutes rest to get that bruise healed.”

“Thanks,” I replied feeling very grateful.

I began to walk outside when someone sopped me.

“So you goin’ to Mt. Moon eh?” Said the voice behind me.

I looked back and an old man with a white mustache and baldhead stood there. His clothes were of rags all tied together with a belt.

“Well, yeah,” I replied.

“I warn ya kid,” He said menacingly. “Reckless trainers who wander too long there suddenly disappear!”

“Well I…” I began.

“Don’t have any respect do you?” He yelled.

“But sir, I…”

“Don’t tell them monsters that I didn’t warn you, kid!” he said then stormed out of the Pokemon Center.

“Just ignore him,” The nurse said as I turned around. “That’s old man Clements. He’s very superstitious.”

“Well, he sorta weird.”

“He just scares trainers who come by here. No one actually disappeared in Mt. Moon ever.” She reassured.

“Are you sure?”

“Of course! The cave’s collapsed from the inside. It more of a tunnel now.”

~*~*~*~

I sighed with relief as I went outside of the center. I looked around and saw a narrow path east of the city. I continued to walk, Old man Clements’ warning still in my mind. I tried to shake it of, but it still lingered in my mind.

“So yer a hard head eh?” A familiar voice from behind said.

I turned around and old man Clements stood with a Pokeball in one hand.

“What do you want from me?” I said with a shudder in my voice.

“Kids these days dun have any respects fer their elders.” He sighed gripping his Pokeball in one hand.

“Listen, I need to go now…”

“Yer goin’ nowhere unless ya beat me,” He interrupted as he threw his Pokeball. “Noctowl, show ‘em how real trainers do it!”

“You leave me no choice, mister! Go, Blaze!”

A brown owl Pokemon came from my opponents Pokeball. It let out a shrill cry and landed on a nearby rock. It twisted its head sideways and hooted.

Blaze came out of its Pokeball and looked around and saw its new opponent. He wagged his flaming tail as he stared down his opponent.

I scanned the battlefield for any advantage I could earn. The tall grass ruffled as the wind blew. There was only a single rock. It was the one that Old Man Clements’ Noctowl was standing on. There was nothing more.

“So that’s yer puny baby Pokemon eh?” Old Man Clements said with a grin across his face. “Noctowl, use peck!”

“Blaze, dodge it and counter with scratch!” I yelled out.

Noctowl swooped down and tried to attack Blaze but missed. While Noctowl was defenseless, Blaze leapt up and scratched Noctowl on the face.

Noctowl let out an injured hoot and fluttered to regain balance.

“Good job Blaze!” I cheered.

I heard a growl of appreciation from Blaze.

“Beginner’s Luck!” I heard a cry of outrage from Old Man Clements.

“Better give up already mister!” I said feeling confident.

“Noctowl, wing attack!” he yelled out the command.

“Blaze, use ember to stop the attack!”

Noctowl swooped down with its wings spread out. Blaze sent out bolts of flame from its mouth towards Noctowl. The attack was a direct hit but it wasn’t enough to stop Noctowl. The attack made a direct hit at Blaze causing him to recoil back.

“Blaze!” I yelled out as Blaze struggled to get up.

“Finish it off, Noctowl!” I heard his command.

“Blaze get up!” I yelled.

Blaze managed to get up but Noctowl’s attack was heading its way.

“Duck, Blaze!”

Noctowl’s wings brushed Blaze’s fur as Blaze narrowly dodged its attack.

“Missed!” Old Man Clements spat out.

“Blaze, try hiding in the grass!” I yelled.

“No use blurtin’ out yer strategy,” Old Man Clements murmured. “Noctowl, foresight!”

Noctowl’s eyes glowed light red as it searched the grass below.

“Blaze, now!” I yelled.

Blaze leapt up the rock and jumped up one more and landed behind Noctowl.

“What the-!” Old Man Clements spat out.

“Ember it down!” I commanded.

Blaze sent out a fury of embers at Noctowl. Noctowl flailed around trying to struggle to stay in flight. The embers continued until Noctowl crashed. The embers continued.

“Make ‘em stop kid!” I heard Old Man Clements yell out.

“Blaze stop!” I yelled. “Stop it.”

Blaze ignored my command and continued firing.

“Blaze!” I yelled out once more as I raised up my Pokeball. “Blaze return!”

With a flash of red light, Blaze returned to my Pokeball.

“Return, Noctowl!” I heard old man Clements. “Yer the monster kid!”

“What?” I replied.

“Never saw anyone attack at me like that! Better be on yer way. You might scare them monsters away.” He said quickly as he turned and went away.

~*~*~*~

I was once again alone. I looked around trying to find what drove Blaze into nearly killing Noctowl. I continued to walk; now the sun began to set. The mountains cast shadows across my path to the towering mount ahead of me. The sky, now vivid in orange color was cloudless and everything was silent…

To Be Continued

[Omega-Brendan]

Where's the bit with Red??? I'm getting impatient...

[oni flygon]

Patience Omega. He'll be appeareing somewhere near the next chapters... ^_^

[Omega-Brendan]

When I saw your reply I thought it was an update... BTW, is this gonna be pokeshippy?

[oni flygon]

I won't be updating this week btw... It's somewhere near Pokeshippy *runs away*

[Omega-Brendan]

meh... I'm ok with Pokeshippy(in manga).

And why are there so much feelingshippy sites?

[Kenta]

Great chapter Oni!

I hope to read more^^


Wheres the Questshipping :P J/K

I can wait for good stuff :D

[oni flygon]

Sorry I didn't manage to update. I had alot of things to do since there was the Finals... ^_^

anyways, enjoy!

Chapter 9: Reminiscence

Mt. Moon towered in front of me. The setting sun cast shadows in front of me. I could imagine hands reaching out towards me. Nevertheless, I just ignored it. I was slightly scared – scared of what might happen to me. I know something’s wrong happening around me. I remembered when I was in Viridian City then I remembered what happened in the forest.

~*~*~*~

Darkness shrouded me and there’s nothing I can see. I sat alone near the cave’s entrance with a fire in front of me. The cold wind blew across my face as I watched embers fly across the sky. My eyes were heavy. I began to feel sleep drifting in me. Just then, I heard a crashing noise. It came from the cave. I screech came next. This made me more awake then ever. I stood up not knowing what to do. Another ear-splitting screech made the hair in the back of my neck stand.

“Calm down,” I whispered to myself. “I’m sure that’s just no-“

Another screech made me jump. Then came a crashing sound. I remembered Old Man Clements’ warning – the monster in the cave. I began to walk backwards away from the cave until something stopped me. I looked behind to see a tall dark hooded man. Silver eyes gleamed behind the shadow of his hood.

“Ahh- ”

He covered my mouth the moment I screamed. My eyes were wide open in terror.

“Don’t scream,” He said as he looked around. “I’m not going to hurt you if you cooperate.”

He then took his hand away from his mouth.

“Who are you?” I asked.

“You could have at least known by now.” He whispered.

I looked back at him with a confused look.

“I’m the one you met in the forest earlier before.” He sighed.

“You? You’re the guy who saved me from those Beedrills?”

He didn’t reply. Instead, he walked towards the entrance of the cave.

“I wouldn’t go there if I were you.” I warned.

“You could at least keep your voice down.”

I remained silent as he kneeled down and patted the ground as if trying to find an answer there.

“What exactly is your name?” I whispered as I kneeled near him.

“Silver,” He replied without looking up.

I noticed his long red hair, which was tied. It was tied in complicated braids. He stood up without mentioning a word then walked towards the entrance.

“Wait!” I yelled as I tried to catch up with him.

“Quiet!” He whispered loudly back at me. “If you want to follow, follow quietly!”

“What are you trying to find here?” I asked as I caught up with him.

“Just follow quietly,” He whispered back.

His long cloak trailed behind him as I followed. His dark boots pattered against the rocky cave floor. Our steps echoed throughout the cave as we kept walking. I can hear water dripping somewhere in the cave.

Suddenly, he stopped. Faded light was coming from an exit at one side of the cave.

“Are you sure you want to follow along?” He whispered.

“I’m sure.” I replied back.

He then continued towards the exit. The exit led us to a meadow that was bordered by the mountain walls. The wind blew hard, very hard. The tall grass was flattened by the wind as we walked into the meadow. Silver’s hood was blown down by the wind. His red hair fluttered with the wind as we struggled to walk across the meadow.

I looked forward and noticed stone monuments in front of us.

“What are those?” I said as I pointed on the stone monuments.

“This place used to be a very important place for moon worshipers.” He replied shielding his eyes.

“Moon worshipers?”

“Cults and stuff.” He replied. “Their rituals are said to be true.”

I remained silent as we entered the circle of smooth white stones.

“Huh?” I looked around. The wind wasn’t blowing inside the circle – and yet the wind was hammering down the tall grass.

“We’ll wait here.” Silver said as he sat down.

“What are we waiting for?”

“You’ll see.”

~*~*~*~

We waited for hours and hours. I looked up and noticed the full moon was directly on top of us. Suddenly, the wind died down.

“He’s here.” Silver said as he stood.

“Who’s here?”

“Stay near me. Whatever appears, don’t look at it directly in the eye.”

“Ok,” I agreed even though I don’t understand what he said.

A shriek drowned the moaning of the winds as I his behind Silver. I looked up and noticed that the moon was colored red – blood red!

“What’s happening?” I whispered.

He covered my mouth and waited. I looked at the opening and noticed several wisps of air. They can’t be Pokemon – the wisps of air were all wandering the meadow. I noticed that the wisps of air were wearing masks. The same mask I’ve seen before in Viridian Forest.

“Keep quiet and don’t breathe to hard.” Silver whispered.

I nodded my head to approve his command then he let go. The wisps circled us and wandered the meadow. The white wisps circled faster and faster and rose up and disappeared. I let out a sigh of relief but then, a horrible shriek filled the air once more.

“It’s still here – he noticed you.” Silver muttered.

I looked back and noticed more silver wisps behind us.

“Silver, we’ve got trouble…” I stammered as I stumbled backwards.

One of the wisps swooped down at me but Silver grabbed me and managed to pull me away from the wisp’s attack.

“What’s it doing?” I said trembling with fear.

“These things can posses human beings. The one that tried to touch you wants to take possession of your body.”

“But… why aren’t they attacking us?”

“Because were inside this circle.” He replied quickly.

I looked around. Several wisps were gathering around us. More like thousands.

Another shrieked filled the air. This time, I was prepared. The wisps cleared up and created a path. All I can see on the other side was a shadow. A figure walked closer and closer. The moon shined its silver light on the figure. I can see it clearly – a masked man. The same one I’ve seen earlier in the forest.

Silver remained silent as he confronted the masked being.

“What do you want?” He said as he gripped his fist.

The masked man pointed at me. I could see its bony finger directly pointing at me. For a moment, I felt I blacked out. I could feel myself collapsing but I tried to hold on.

“Leave him alone!” Silver yelled as he edged closer near the masked man.

“I-I’m just ok…” I stammered as I struggled to get up.

“Hehehe…” I heard a low laugh behind the mask. It was a cold dry laugh.

“He has a strong will,” The man’s voice was merely a whisper that I can hear. “He cannot be possessed easily.”

Both Silver and I remained silent. The masked man walked cautiously up to us. Every step he took, my heart pounded loudly. I began to breathe harder and harder. Everything seems to slip away from my mind.

“That’s enough!” I heard Silver yell. “Leave the boy!”

My chest began to ache. I fell to my knees clutching my heart. The pain became worse every second.

“That’s enough!” I heard Silver yell one last time. “Feraligatr, hydro pump!”

I heard a strong surge of water then the pain went away. I looked up and saw that the man was blown away into the other side.

“You might be powerful before, but you’ve lost much of your power.” Silver smirked as he returned his Feraligatr.

“You…” growled the masked man. “I’ve raised you…I’ve cared for you…”

“But then you killed me.” Silver interrupted. “You tortured my friends: my family.”

Another low laugh came from behind the mask.

“You’ve grown stronger… I will seek to that day… and that day when I take the boy again.”

The wisps began to circle around us. They circled faster and faster. Then, they disappeared.

~*~*~*~

“What did you mean when you said that he killed you?” I asked to Silver.

We were walking outside of Mt. Moon under the moonlight.

“I can’t tell you everything now.” He replied quickly. “You need to discover for yourself. Learn your own mind.”

“Learn my…mind?”

“Exactly. Now, I’ll leave the road to you.” He said as he change his path.

“Wait, you’re leaving me? But…but I wanted to ask you questions!”

He didn’t reply as he continued to walk ahead of me.

“Wait! Do you anything about my father?”

He stopped and looked back. He put on his hood covering much of his long red hair.

“All I can say… he was a brave man. You have your mother’s heart but you have your father’s will.” He simply replied. “The rest, you have to discover yourself to know.”

To Be continued

[Kenta]

Very cool chapter! Its getting a lot more darker too! Very good imagination!
Keep up the great work!

[Omega-Brendan]

Wha!? Does this mean Blue died??? I'm gonna cry...

[oni flygon]

*posts the post that will bump this topic up and will get noticed*

um... maybe....maybe not :P but just keep reading... thanks for the comments ^_^

[Omega-Brendan]

Eurgh... They say no BUMPing topics... Oh wellz... Can't wait for the next chapter.

[oni flygon]

This chapter is gonna suck...it's short and...stuff... but anyways, enjoy!

Chapter 10: Revenge Battle

I remember last night vividly. I could still feel myself shiver at the thought I was being hunted down by someone – or something. The next day, I found myself walking alone outside of Mt. Moon. The sun’s already above me a sign that it’s noon. I clutched my stomach as I heard it grumbled. I didn’t manage to eat breakfast today maybe since I’ve already finished the last of my canned food. The last batch Nick gave to me. I know it was against Michelle’s will so he gave them to me secretly. I made my way limply under the burning sun until I heard a familiar voice.

“So, ye made it out eh?”

I turned around to see a familiar face – Old Man Clements.

“What do you want?” I mumbled as I continued ignoring him.

“So, were the rumers true, kid?” He asked as he confronted me.

“What rumors?” I replied sitting down on my knees.

“Rumers of the monster!”

“Oh that,” I sighed once more and clutched my stomach. “Bunch of rumors.”

“It all not true?” he yelled.

I sent out another frustrated sigh.

“So kid, want another battle like last time.”

I struggled not to throw him a glare. He approached me and ruffled my already messy hair.

“Aww c’mon kid,”

“Fine, fine…” I mumbled as I stood up and taking out my Pokeball.

“Goody!” He replied as he took out his Pokeball. “Noctowl, ready are ya?”

“Blaze, be ready!” I said as I threw out my Pokeball.

My Charmander came out and was feeling the same way I was – hungry.

“Yer baby Pokemon is hungry aint it?” He said as he readied his Noctowl for an attack.

I grumbled nonsense and tried to maintain my balance.

“Blaze, ember!”

Blaze sent out rapid shots of fire heading straight to Noctowl.

“Dodge ‘em Noctowl!” I heard him yell.

I looked up and saw that Noctowl managed to dodge Blaze’s attack.

“Don’t give up Blaze, smokescreen!”

Blaze sent out a thick smoke cloud all over us with Noctowl above in the air.

“Heh! Child’s play eh?” I heard Clements laugh. “Fine, blow it away, Noctowl!”

Noctowl flew up and flapped its wings. Winds blew away most of the smoke but I was ready.

“Blaze, you know what to do!”

The moment the smoke was cleared, Blaze leapt up and slashed Noctowl. Noctowl sent out a shrill cry of agony since Blaze’s attack was a direct hit.

“This it Blaze, ember!”

Blaze sent out another fury of flames towards Noctowl. Every attack connected as Noctowl crashed down.

“Noctowl!” Cried Old Man Clements as Noctowl struggled to get up.

It was all over when Noctowl was down.

“Well that was quick,” I muttered.

I looked at Blaze happily and to my amazement, he was glowing. I’ve seen this once before – and once only in my lifetime. Blaze was taller and bigger. Its eyes were not docile anymore except they were sharp and ready. He made slashing movements with its claws and made a low cry.

“Awesome!” I cried as Blaze looked up at me.

“Well ain’t that grand?” I heard Old man Clements say as he approached Blaze and me. “Haven’t seen a Pokemon evo in ages!”

“So this was…this is why you were following me?”

“Yep, saw yer battle at Pewter Gym. Then I followed you. When I challenged Blaze ov’r here, I knew he’s gonna evolve any moment.” He explained as I looked at Blaze’s new form.

“Well kid, you brightened up my day, See ya!”

“You’re going back to Pewter City, right?”

“Yep, good luck in Cerulean. I heard the leader ov’r there’s really tough. But I’m thinking yer gonna win with your Blaze ov’r here.”

To Be Continued

[Kenta]

Great chapter! Short but sweet I say! XD! Its cool that Charmander evolved. Keep up the great work.

[oni flygon]

AYE! Please reply! XD

Chapter 11: Strengthened Bond

Yesterday’s battle was still in my mind. It was all too fast but I recounted everything step by step. Every move I used and every decision I took. I was really proud of my first evolved Pokemon. If only I could show it off to someone…

~*~*~*~

“Wake up looser!” A familiar voice was reverberating inside me. “Wake UP!”

“Wha-?!” I woke up that morning feeling drowsy. My eyes focused and widened to see a familiar face shaking me.

“Michelle, why can’t you just leave him sleep?”

“Wake up loser! Wake! Up! Wake-“

“I’m awake, I’m awake!” I muttered as I rubbed my eyes and shoved of Michelle’s hands of my shoulder.

“Good, stay awake!”

I matted my messy light brown hair and stretched and yawned.

“Hey, watch where you’re yawning!” Michelle cried as she avoided my arms.

“How’s it going, Gary?” Nick asked as he went closer to me.

“I’m…fine,” I yawned.

Suddenly, my stomach grumbled. I embarrassingly move to my other side and clutched my stomach.

“Hungry?” Nick asked. “I think I got some cereal over here…” He said as he searched his backpack.

“So the loser’s angry, why don’t we just leave him?”

“Michelle, just because you lost to him doesn’t mean you have to be sore all the time.” Nick commented.

Michelle quickly walked away, her sandy blonde hair at her back.

“Sorry about her,” Nick said as he gave me a bowl of cold cereal.

“Thanks,” I replied as I began to eat the cereal. It’s been a while since I ate.

“So, how’s your training going?”

“Huh? Oh! I got Blaze to evolve.” I replied quickly.

“Your Charmander? Awesome! Let me see.” He quickly reacted.

“Ok, ok.” I replied as I took out three Pokeballs. “Blaze, Sage, Aby!”

All of my Pokemon came out …quite hungry, except for Aby.

“Awesome! You got an Abra!” Nick said as he looked at my Pokemon. “They look hungry.”

“Yeah well, they haven’t eaten for a long time.”

“Maybe this will help,” Nick said taking out what looked like a small blue plastic thermometer.

“What’s that?”

“This?” He said looking at it and taking out a few colorful block pieces. “It’s a Pokeblock case. It stores Pokeblocks.”

“Pokeblocks?”

“Well, in the Hoenn region some berries can be blended and can turn into Pokeblocks. They’re sorta like candy only for Pokemon. They have different taste.”

He then handed Sage a pink Pokeblock.

“Pink ones are sweet, so I guess they’ll love these.”

Sage and Blaze growled happily as they ate the Pokeblocks.

“Hey Nick,”

“Huh?”

“Where actually were you and your sister from?” I asked as I leaned on my knees.

“Well, we came from the Hoenn region and that’s pretty far from here. That’s where we got some of our Pokemon.” He replied while smiling.

“No wonder, why are you guys here?”

“Well, our parents forced us to go here. Mom and Dad said that it’d be fun here. They said they had friends around here. Hey you’ve beaten Brock?” He suddenly said as he looked over my Pocket. A boulder badge was hanging from it.

“Uh, well, yeah.” I stammered.

“Cool, me too. Only Michelle took a while before beating him.”

“It didn’t take that long!” I heard Michelle’s voice behind us. “It took me a few times…”

“Yeah right,” Nick replied eyeing Michelle.

Both began to argue in front of me like always.

“Guys, guys!” I said as I halted both of them. “Why don’t we just settle down and-“

“Shut up, Nick!” Michelle yelled as both of them struggled to get away from my grasp.

“You shut up! I’ll battle you and I’ll prove that you’ll loose!”

“You’re on!”

~*~*~*~

The battle was ready. Michelle and Nick were both poised for battle.

“Two on two?” Nick asked.

“Two on two,” Michelle repeated as she took out two Pokeballs.

Nick did the same as he ruffled his sandy blonde hair. It’s he first time I’ve seen the twins battle. I sat on the edge of the battlefield excited and ready.

“Ready when you are, sis!” Nick smiled as he threw his Pokeballs. “Leaf, Alm, Come out!”

Two Pokemon came out. One, I realized to be a Bulbasaur. The other was a Pokemon I’ve never seen before. It was reddish and sluggish with barbs pointing out of its body. It was small with big bulgy eyes and reminded me of a Caterpie. I looked at my Pokedex to see more about it.

“Wurmple, These Pokemon are only found around the Hoenn region. They are mostly defenseless but can attack Pokemon with the barbs at their backs.”

“Another Hoenn Pokemon,” I muttered.

“Let see about that!” Michelle cried. “Linus, Ursula!”

Her Zigzagoon came out along with her Squirtle. All were poised for battle.

“Ursula, Use water gun on Alm!”

Ursula did so and fired a blast of water towards Wurmple.

“Leaf, block it and use vine whip on Ursula!” Nick yelled out.

Leaf came across the blast of fire and prevented Alm from being harmed. Then, Leaf sent out vines from its back towards Ursula. The vines scored a direct hit as they smacked Ursula away.

“Ursula!” Michelle cried as Ursula struggled to get up.

“Alm, use poison sting on Ursula!” Nick commanded.

Alm lowered its back and fried multiple poison barbs towards the fallen Ursula.

“Linus, use you pin missile!”

Linus sent out a wave of stingers towards Alm’s poison stings. The stings were stopped just before they reached Ursula.

“Quick thinking,” Nick said. “Leaf, use your leech seed on Linus!”

Linus was out of guard when the seeds from Leaf reached him. The seeds formed around Linus and constricted him.

“Linus!” Michelle cried.

“Alm, use poison sting on Linus!”

Alm sent out a wave of poison barbs towards Linus. Michelle tried to stop them using Ursula, but she was off guard and trying to stand up. All the barbs connected which caused Linus to cry out in pain. Then, Linus fell down breathing hard. It was poisoned.

“No!” Michelle cried. “Linus, stand up. Please!”

Michelle rushed towards Linus and tore off the vines constricting it.

I stood up and called Nick to stop. I rushed towards her and helped her tear up the vines.

“Get away from me!” She said as she pushed me aside.

I noticed tears streaming from her face.

“Michelle?”

“Get away! I hate you! I hate you both!” She cried as she hugged Linus.

“Michelle? Hey Michelle, I’m sorry!” Nick said as he rushed towards her.

Ursula was next to her as she began to sob.

“I’m sorry, Michelle. I — “

“Shut up!” She screamed. “Just leave me alone!”

I looked up at Nick. He had a concern look upon his face as he recalled both of his Pokemon.

“Don’t worry about her,” Nick muttered. “She’ll be fine in a few minutes.”

“I won’t be fine!” Michelle sobbed as she gave an antidote to Linus and recalled both Ursula and Linus.

“Aw, c’mon Michelle.” Nick said as he kneeled next to Michelle. With both of them close together, I could see some resemblances between the two.

“Michelle, you just lost once. That’s it.” I said as I joined Nick comforting her.

“I just didn’t loose once, I lost many times!” She said sobbing between words.

“Michelle,” I began moving closer to her. “It’s just fine to loose. Everyone looses all the time.”

“Not like you or my brother.” She replied while rubbing tears of her eyes. “It’s not fair. I don’t deserve to be here or be a trainer.”

“Michelle,” I began. “As long as you try, you can never loose. Just believe in yourself.”

I didn’t realize those words that just came out of my mouth. I didn’t even understand what I said.

Michelle looked up at me. I could see her blue eyes sparkling with tears. She then quickly hugged me.

“Whoa—“ It all happened to quick I guess. Those were the only words that I managed to choke out from my mouth as she hugged tightly.

“Michelle?”

“I’m sorry,” She sobbed. “I’m just sorry I treated you like nobody.”

I looked up at Nick to see him smiling.

“Thanks,” she managed to say while she buried her face on my clothes.

I gathered my courage to put my hand around her while comforting her.

~*~*~*~

“Parting ways again?” Nick asked as we reached another fork.

“I’m going to Cerulean, you guys?” I asked as I pointed to one side.

“We might need tome training for a while.” Nick said as he pointed into the other direction.

I looked at Michelle. Her face was no longer filled with tears but a smile was across her face.

“Yeah, I guess.” She agreed.

“Ok, see you guys again next time.” I said as I began on my way.

“Gary!” I heard Michelle’s voice as I turned around.

“Huh?”

“I…I’m sorry…” She said as she looked down.

“You’ve apologized enough.” I said smiling. “Let’s just see each other next time.”

“Ok…” She said as she hurried of towards Nick. “Hey Nick, wait up!”

To Be Continued

[Kenta]

Another nice job Oni! Your doing very well. Looks like Michelle finally stopped being bossy XD
Keep up the good work :)

[oni flygon]

lol thanks! ^_^

Hey Omega, if you want red, just wait two chapters more! XD

[oni flygon]

Countdown to Red: 1 more chapter XD

Chapter 12: Memories

I found myself in front of Cerulean city. It’s more like a sleepy town. Houses were aligned around the streets while people walked on the sidewalk chatting happily about the current events. I found myself wandering around looking up at the shops and restaurants scattered on one side of the street. Suddenly, I remembered something.

“Um, hey,” I said as I halted a dark red haired girl who was walking by.

“Huh?”

She was quite small. Her dark brown eyes twinkled as she glanced up at me. She was holding up a Pikachu. She was wearing a loose shirt and shorts that seem to be a bit larger than her. Her red shirt seemed to be a bit dirty and wet. Two dark red pigtails protruded from behind her head. Her small hands handled the Pikachu friskily as it yawned and growled.

“Um, can you tell me where the Cerulean Cape is?”

She looked strangely at me. Her Pikachu growled as it struggled to get away from the girl’s grasp.

“The Cerulean Cape?” She repeated with her eyes fixed at me.

“Yeah, do you know where it is?” I asked.

“You mean the sea cottage, right?”

“Yeah, I guess…” I replied having no clue what she said.

“Oh, it’s just up there.” She let go of her Pikachu and pointed up in front of me. “You just go up straight and then left.”

“Ok, thanks…” I said as I began on my way.

She picked up her Pikachu again.

“Hey,” she called.

“Huh?”

“You’re a trainer, right?” she said.

“Yeah…why did you ask?” I replied.

“Nothing.” She giggled as she went of on the opposite direction.

I glanced back at her thinking something might happen but I just ignored her and continued walking.

~*~*~*~

I continued on my way north heading my way to the cape. As I walked, I noticed people getting fewer and the trees are getting denser. A river flowed silently on my left. I continued my way up when I hear someone.

“Glad you got your way here,” said a familiar voice.

“Toshin?”

I looked around trying to find him. He stepped back from a tree with his hood down. There was something different from him than what I’ve met earlier before.

“You did make your way here,” He repeated.

“Toshin,” I began.

He looked up at me. A sign he’s listening.

“You know Silver, right?”

He simply nodded and continued to listen.

“Do you both know about my father?”

Toshin didn’t reply. He leaned against a tree near him and crossed his arms.

“Do you?” I repeated.

“Do you really want to know more about your father?” he asked.

“Yes,” I replied firmly.

He looked up at me with one eye.

“Did you notice anything when you battled Brock?”

“Huh? Well… yeah. I did.”

“Good, you are what I’m looking for.”

“What?” I asked. “What do you mean?”

“Your powers… they lie dormant inside you and they will only come out if it wants to.” He replied.

“My powers?”

“You remember what I told you last time?”

“Yeah… the forest legend. I think.” I said trying to remember.

“Those powers cannot be inherited nor passed physically to another person. Only the forest spirit chooses the wielders.”

His voice was sullen as the winds began to blow behind me. I fell silent not knowing what to say.

“If you want to, I can help you wake your powers.” He said breaking the silence.

I was unsure. How could I believe him? But there was a force that made agreed…

“Do you want to?” He repeated.

“Yes… I want to…” I replied.

He looked up at me with both eyes now. His dark hair was moving with the wind freely.

~*~*~*~

“To begin your training,” He said. “You need to train both your mind and your body. You also need to strengthen your mind with your Pokemon.”

“Right,” I replied as I released my three Pokemon.

Toshin examined them and stopped at Abby. He placed his hand on Abby’s forehead and closed his eyes. At once, I heard whispers coming around me. I couldn’t understand anything, the whispers were talking faster and faster. I tried to concentrate and trying not to yell out or anything.

The moment Toshin opened his eyes, the whispers stopped.

“Did you hear anything?” he asked.

I fell silent. Not knowing what to reply.

“Y-Yeah,” I stammered trying to catch my breath.

“Good,” Toshin said. “That was Abby and me talking.”

“How did you -?”

“Sakaki is my sister,” He interrupted. “One of my surviving family members. She gave you Abby I presume.”

I remained silent not saying another word.

“So begins our training.” He said as he sat down. “Are you ready?”

“Ready,” I replied.

“Good, now close your eyes and concentrate on Abby and on your other Pokemon.”

I did so what he said and concentrated.

“Try not to sleep.” I heard Toshin say.

I pictured my Pokemon in my mind. Blaze, Sage and Abby…I could feel something. It was beating slowly and carefully. I could picture it in my mind as if I had my minds open. Something… I could see…something…

“Sakaki, Sakaki!”

A blue haired boy about fifteen years old was calling a younger girl; a dark haired girl about ten or eleven.

“Makoto? Have you found my brother?” Sakaki asked.

“No, but I think I know where he’s going.” Makoto replied gasping for air.

The surroundings were clear now. In front of them was house burned down and smoldering. White smoke was coming from wreck.

“Where?”

“I don’t know yet, but a gate was opened.” Makoto replied quickly.

“Let’s hurry, if that gate closes, it’s going to be hard to find him,” Sakaki said alarmingly. “Show me where is it.”

“Over here,” Makoto said as the two set out.

I opened my eyes and found that it was already night. The moon was directly above us and the stars twinkled. I could see the city with its lights on the other side of the river. Blaze and Sage seem to be asleep but Abby looked like what she was when I began hours before.

“So,” Said a voice that made me jump. “What did you see?”

I looked back to see Toshin sitting and a fire was burning in front of him. A large pot was steaming and I noticed a large spoon and two bowls on the side.

“I saw Sakaki…” I began trying as hard as I can to remember. “And this guy… Makoto…”

Toshin looked up at me. He seemed to be satisfied by the look at his face.

“What are they talking about?” he asked.

“I don’t know. Sakaki was asking about…about you. I think.”

Toshin remained silent.

“And something about a gate. I didn’t see much.” I continued as I scratched my head.

I heard my stomach grumble. I felt embarrassed as I clutched my stomach.

“Crap, I forgot to ask Nick about food.” I muttered.

“Rice?” Toshin said as he examined the pot on top of the fire.

“Uh…sure,” I replied.

He handed me a bowl and one of the large spoons. I placed as much rice I could eat on my bowl.

“We continue our training tomorrow,” Toshin said as I finished eating.

“Ok,” I replied. “Toshin?”

“Huh?”

“What did I saw?” I asked.

“You saw a memory. It’s something that has been passed down by powerful emotions. Something that is so strong, it leaves an imprint so powerful, only a few psychics can see them. However, to see those memories, you must and have to be in a certain place or manifest a certain object or person.”

I nodded. I seem to understand what he said.

“But, how was I able to see those memories?” I asked. “I didn’t even know I had those powers.”

“That’s what I can not answer.” Toshin said gazing at the fire. I could see the fire’s reflection in his eyes. Burning slowly and wildly.

To Be Continued...

[Kenta]

great chapter! That training sounded cool.
was that Misty's child by chance? :P

[oni flygon]

XD Maybe..maybe not ... btw, did minor edits in first chapters...

Chapter 13: Bloodied past

“Concentrate and attack.” Toshin said as my head pounded.

I could feel the blood rushing through my face.

“Sage, use your gust once more!” I commanded.

Toshin forced me into using Sage to blow away a huge rock that’s as wide as the trees around us. What I thought was impossible, he demonstrated with his Pidgeot without any problems.

Sage flew up higher and created a torrential gust that blew away pebbles. I could feel something wrong with Sage. It was pain. He’s hurting yet he tries. He keeps on trying. Rocks that are size of my fist are starting to be blown away.

Then, I saw Sage fall. He fell with a loud thud to the ground.

“Sage!” I cried.

I held Sage in my hands. It was breathing hard and was really exhausted.

“Take your time.” Toshin said from behind me.

“You’re just forcing me things that I can’t even do!” I yelled at him. “I don’t even know if you’re training me or not!”

“Just trust me,” Toshin continued ignoring what I said. “If you want to rest, just rest. Take your time.”

The next moment, I was tending to Sage’s sore wings. I wrapped his wings with bandages and patted them briefly.

“There you go,” I said as I lifted Sage up. “Good as new.”

Sage let out a shrill cry of appreciation, ruffled its feathers and sat down beside me.

“You’re welcome,” I replied smiling.

Toshin was leaning against a tree a few feet from us. He’s still deep in thought like what I always thought. He must be always thinking of something deep in his mind. I looked up at his face seeing if he’s sleeping or maybe, his mind’s wandering.

“I’m awake,” I heard him mutter.

His voice made me jump a bit with my heart pounding.

“You still have a long way to. Train your Charmeleon if you want to.” He said still in the same position.

“Ok,” I replied taking out Blaze’s Pokeball. “What do you want me to do?”

“Battle me,” He replied as he stood up.

“W-what?” I stammered. “B-but…you’re way more than an ordinary trainer.”

“Don’t worry,” He said taking out a blue Pokeball. “I’ll take it easy on you.”

~*~*~*~

“One against one.” Toshin said as he handled his Great Ball.

“Ok,” I replied as I took out a Pokeball containing Sage.

I know it’s a bit of a risk, but I’m sure Toshin will take it easy on me.

There was a river near us in the battlefield. Trees covered around us and the sky was clear and cloudless.

“Sage, come out!”

I sent out my Pidgey at once. Sage flew up at the air all with bandages.

“You ok, Sage?” I asked.

Sage replied with a shrill cry.

“Good,” Toshin muttered under his breath. “Flux, take it easy on him.”

He threw his Great Ball and out came a dog Pokemon. Its whole body was dark and bones seemed to decorate its body. I don’t know what scared me – the skull and horns or the pointed tale. I took out my Pokedex nervously and viewed it.

“Houndoom. These Pokemon breathe noxious air into their bodies. They only appear at night and their howls are said to be cursed if heard at night.”

“Don’t worry,” Toshin repeated. “I’ll take it easy on you.”

“Ok,” I said trembling.

I looked up at Sage. He was scared too, evidently.

“Let’s do this, Sage!”

He replied with a low growl.

“Aw, C’mon. Let’s start out with a gust!”

Sage flew up and hurled a powerful gust towards Flux. Flux didn’t move as the gust crashed towards him. It didn’t seem to affect Flux when it closed its eyes during the attack then opened them with a glare.

“Flux, use smog.” Toshin commanded. He wasn’t shouting or anything. He was just calm.

Flux sent out thick smoke from its mouth towards Sage.

“Sage, blow it away!” I yelled out.

Sage flew up higher and sent out another gust of air towards the smoke.

“Flux, leap out and use Iron Tail.” I heard Toshin say.

I looked around and saw Flux rapidly leaping up a rock and, with its tail tried to attack Sage.

“Sage, dodge it and tackle!”

Sage managed to dodge the attack but I didn’t notice Flux’s double-edged tail. The second strike of the iron tail managed to attack Sage.

“Sage!” I yelled out as Sage tried to fly up.

Flux was on the ground waiting for any of Toshin’s commands. I looked at Toshin. He was looking up at Sage. He knows that it’s the perfect time to attack, but he wasn’t attacking.

“Sage, use sand-attack!”

Sage flew down and sent out a cloud of dust towards Flux. It was a direct hit. Sage’s attack managed to blind Flux for a while.

“Flux, use smog again!”

I knew Toshin wasn’t concentrating. Flux sent out a smog attack into another direction away from Sage.

“Use your quick attack, Sage!”

Sage sent out a powerful quick attack towards Flux’s side. It was powerful enough to make Flux loose its balance.

“Flux, stand up and use Iron Tail again.” Toshin commanded.

Flux leapt up and tried to attack Sage but missed by an inch.

“Use sand-attack once more, Sage!” I commanded.

Sage sent out another cloud of sand towards Flux. Now, Flux was loosing both its balance and sight.

“Use Flamethrower,” Toshin said.

Flux began to shoot out flames everywhere. The fire wasn’t ordinary fire – it was dark fire that doesn’t seem to burn any of the trees around us.

“Sage, use quick-attack to push Flux into the river!” I yelled out.

Sage did so and managed to push Flux into the water. Flux yelped and cried as it struggled to stay afloat. Toshin held out his Great Ball and returned his Houndoom. He showed no emotions but muttered words as he held up Flux’s Great Ball near his face.

My heart leapt when I noticed Sage glowing…

“Sage!” He was transforming into something bigger. When he stopped glowing, he finally evolved into a Pidgeotto.

“Awesome!” I yelled as I rushed near Sage’s side.

I took off the loosening bandages for they were now too tight for Sage. He spread out his wings and let out a loud cry.

“Awesome!” I repeated smiling.

Sage flew around for a while with its new form. I looked up at Toshin and noticed him smiling. It was a subtle smile – almost unnoticeable, but I’m sure he’s happy.

~*~*~*~

It was night already. After a few hours of Toshin’s recommended meditation, I found nothing nor saw nothing. If only there’s something I could use to see stuff. The fire was already out. White smoke was coming out of the sticks and braches and was leading up into the starry night. I glanced up at Toshin. He was sitting against a tree with his arms crossed. His head was low and must be sleeping.

I moved in front of him looking closely at him. His long bangs covered much of his face and he was breathing slowly.

“Toshin?” I whispered.

No doubt about it, he’s out cold. I remembered that he did know my father.

“Might be risky,” I thought to myself. But I was really desperate.

I had no choice but to listen to myself. I stretched my hand placed it near Toshin’s head. I closed my eyes and began to see something…something… unclear…



“Reiji, I’ve had enough!” A voice yelled.

Everything was in focus now. There was a boy holding a girl by knifepoint. The girl was bleeding. Her light red hair was swaying with the wind. Blood was pouring from her lips, her eyes, everywhere. Her dress was town and wounds were all over her body. Her eyes were closed…as if she was asleep. Then, there was another figure. It was another boy about seventeen with messy dark hair. He was wearing a white shirt stained and a trench coat smeared with mud and dirt. His dark blue pants were messy too. His fists were clenched and he gritted his teeth.

“Make me, Heihshiro,” Reiji replied. He gripped his knife closer to the girl throat.

“Reiji, you coward!” Toshin spat. “What did you do to her?”

Reiji sent out a cold laugh. He was wearing dirty red robes. His green hair was with the blowing wind. His bright red eyes were glaring menacingly and his smirk revealed his yellowed teeth.

“Nothing really,” He laughed. “Bloodied her and many other things.”

“Monster!”

The girl was waking up. She opened her eyes slowly. Her eyes twinkled and were filled with tears as she looked up at Toshin.

“T-Toshin,” She said weakly.

“Miharu! Don’t move!” Toshin said nervously. “I’ll find a way to get you out of this!”

The girl smiled. She was quite beautiful as she gazed slowly at Toshin. Toshin looked back at her and smiled.

“Nice isn’t it?” Reiji said breaking the silence. “There’s so much thrill when holding someone’s life in your palm. It’s the thrill Heihshiro! You know how many lives I’ve taken with these hands!”

Toshin remained silent. He never said a word. He only glared at Reiji with loathing and hatred.

“Everyone you knew!” Reiji yelled. “Your grandfather, your father, you mother, your whole family!”

Toshin clenched his fist harder. His nails were digging into his hand.

“And now, your own love one,” Reiji sneered as he gripped his knife. “The only one you love in this world. What could possibly happen if she—“

“Shut up!” Toshin yelled as he stepped closer.

“Watch your step Heihshiro,” Reiji warned. “Do that again and she’ll get her throat ripped.”

“T-Toshin,” Miharu whispered as she tried to stand up by holding Reiji’s arm. “Please…just let me die…”

“No! I can’t let you,” Toshin yelled as blood started to drip from hands. “You mean so much to me…just hang on!”

Reiji laughed. He laughed cruelly and coldly.

“Heihshiro!” He yelled. “If you think your story ends happily, it doesn’t! It’s either you die or she does.”

With a swift motion, he quickly stabbed Miharu on her chest. It all happened in slow motion. Toshin ran up to them and released a swift punch towards Reiji’s face. His fist connected to Reiji and sent him back a few feet. Miharu fell to the ground blood streaming from her chest. Toshin quickly attended to Miharu clutching her arm and trying to stop the blood flowing by wrapping Miharu with his trench coat.

He then noticed Reiji standing up with his knife in one hand poised to stab.

“That is enough!” Toshin yelled angrily.

At once, the afternoon sky turned dark. A swirling vortex seems to appear directly above Toshin a thousand feet away. Reiji stumbled back a small step behind.

“No…It’s can’t be…impossible!” Reiji yelled, as the vortex grew larger and larger. Winds started to blow hard around them. Reiji could see a change in Toshin’s face. A blazing red tattoo was visible in his left cheek. The tattoo was mostly intricate patterns that seemed to be woven together.

“No… how could you master opening a gate so quickly?” Reiji said with a horrified expression. Toshin did not move nor replied as the winds were enough to knock of Reiji to his feet.

Reiji stood up frantically as he fled.

The winds stopped and died down. The sky was clear again and everything was normal. Within the silence, a voice broke out in a soft whisper: “T-Toshin,”

Miharu looked up tearfully at Toshin. She smiled weakly as tears streamed from her face.

“Toshin please…let me die…” She said weakly as she let Toshin hold her arm.

“Miharu…don’t say that!” Toshin replied as tears began streaming from his eyes.

“There are so many things I wanted to share with you…” Toshin sobbed as he held his lover’s limp hand.

“No, no…” Miharu whispered weakly. “Toshin please leave me alone…I know…I know how much you love me…I love you the same…”

Toshin couldn’t hold his pain anymore as he closed his eyes and let his tears fall.

“But…but what about our-?”

“No…keep it…keep it secret. Please don’t tell anyone…for now…” She replied slowly. “Hiroki,”

Toshin opened his eyes.

“Kiss me…kiss me one last time…Hiroki…”

Miharu closed her eyes and slightly gripped Toshin’s hand. Toshin closed his eyes and slowly kissed her on the lips. Their kiss that felt like hours lingered as Miharu slowly loosened her grip…



I opened my eyes and looked around. It was already morning and noticed that Toshin wasn’t sleeping anymore.

“What did you see?” said a voice behind me. His voice made me jump up in shock.

I looked back and saw Toshin sitting with his arms crossed.

“What did you see?” He repeated with a stern voice.

“I-I saw you…” I replied looking at him.

He didn’t say a word but simply nodded his head. I guess that means to continue.

“I saw someone too,” I continued. “Miharu. Do you know her?”

“I loved her,” He replied quickly.

“She died,” I breathed once more. “Why did she call you Hiroki?”

“Hiroki’s my real name. Toshin is something my foster parents gave me.”

“There’s one more thing,” I said trying to ask him