"Strike, please calm down. I know you're excited to get out of that dark cave, but still..." Katrina said, walking out of Meteor Falls. With its green fur rustling in the wind, a dog-like Pokemon rushed along the dusty main path of the route, oblivious to the blue-eyed girl. He had chosen not to obey his twelve year old trainer.
"Ena Ena, get ahead of Strike and use Sand Attack to slow him down," Katrina commanded.
"Poochy!" a grey dog replied, leaving her trainer's side to catch up with the Electrike. She rapidly sped forward, eventually catching up with Strike. However, she continued to run forwards, aiming to get in front of the Electric Type. Before Strike turned, Ena Ena managed to out speed it. The grey dog quickly spun, swiping some sand at Strike with her black front paws. The green dog grinded to a halt and flinched away, so as not to get hit by the sand.
"Ena," the Poochyena said, pawing her way closer to Strike with a menacing glare. Terrified, Strike dashed back towards his trainer.
"Swablu..." a Swablu sighed, taking her focus away from flying for a few seconds to hit her head with one of her soft wings, the Pokémon equivalent of a facepalm. This Swablu, Cottoni, was the motherly Pokemon of the team, and the most serious one.
"Strike, don't run off again, you hear me?" Katrina said.
"Trike," Strike replied, hanging his head.
"Good. Now, team, we can continue," Katrina said, leading the way. Cottoni and a Wingull, Sea Farer, soared above Katrina. By her side, an antlion Pokemon plodded along. The Trapinch was known as Twrappy, and was Katrina's starter Pokemon. A Fire-Type slug, known as Magmeo, slithered along behind Katrina. To finish off Katrina's team of six, Ena Ena and Strike trotted along next to each other, every so often glancing at each other as if they were hiding something.
Katrina was against the idea of keeping Pokemon in PokeBalls. She would really hate it if she was kept in a capsule the size of a tennis ball a lot of the time, so she thought her Pokemon wouldn't like it either.
"Viper!!!" a black serpent screamed. It was being backed into the bright blue water of a river by a white mongoose Pokémon with a red lightning-bolt-like marking on its chest.
"Zan goose. Goose." The Zangoose deviously smiled. It continued walking forward, forcing the Seviper backwards into the river.
Katrina glanced to the situation, and was immediately horrified. Why would a Pokémon try to drown another one?
"Oy, Zangoose, what do you think you're doing trying to drown Seviper?" Katrina shouted, trying to get the Zangoose's attention. However, the Zangoose continued backing the Seviper towards the river.
"Ena Ena, Strike, block Zangoose," Katrina commanded, her brown hair flying in the gentle summer breeze.
"Ena!" "Trike!"
The two canines rushed at Zangoose from behind, parting when they reached the mongoose Pokémon. Ena Ena came in from the left and Strike took the right. Side by side, they forced Zangoose to walk back, growling as they did so.
"Hey, little miss, what do you think you're doing trying to ruin my trap?" a fellow Trainer said, walking out from his hiding place around the corner. He was wearing a ripped black jacket over a black shirt, giving him a gangsta look.
"Well, you were trying to drown that Seviper!" Katrina responded, her face red. She clenched her fists in anger, despite her usual shyness. This boy have provoked her too much.
"I would've caught it as soon as it hit the water," he responded, smirking smugly. "Now, if I may," he continued, walking over to the river. Seviper was so focused and the two Pokémon protecting it that it didn't noticed the mystery trainer pulling a Pokéball out of his bag and preparing to throw it at the Poison serpent.
"Strike, catch!" Katrina's command was short, but the Electrike knew this strategy well. He and Ena Ena both knew typical dog tricks like sit, paw and roll over.
"Trike!" the green puppy exclaimed, leaping into the air and catching the Pokéball in his mouth.
"It's good to see that your agility training paid off. Now, drop and come back." Katrina smiled. Strike dropped the Pokéball where he was, before returning to Katrina's side. Ena Ena did the same.
"I think you have something to say to Seviper," she continued.
"Alright alright. I'm sorry, Seviper," the trainer said, frowning a little. Then the Seviper slithered back into the grass.
"By the way, the name's Jonathan Taylor, or John for short,"
"I'm Katrina, Katrina Azula. Glad to meet you, John," Katrina replied.
"Glad to meet you too. Anyway, would you like to help me wiTH a little project?" John asked.
"I suppose I could," Katrina replied.
"Well then, do you know the myth about Groudon and Kyogre, the Pokémon who created the land and the sea?" John asked.
"Yeah, I studied it in school."
"Well, there's supposed to be a third Pokemon to the myth; one that created the atmosphere," John replied.
"Really? I never knew," Katrina replied, scratching her head.
"Yeah, and it's called Rayquaza. The myth says that if Kyogre and Groudon were to fight, Rayquaza would quell the battle,"
"And your project is?" Katrina asked. She was growing a little impatient.
"Well, I've been tasked with getting proof that Rayquaza really exists. You see, people don't believe me when I say Rayquaza exists, and they want proof."
"Well, how do I help you get proof?"
"No, no, I don't want you to help me get proof. I just want to travel with you and pick up a couple of your strategies. I only started my journey to get the proof. You see, I never wanted to become a Pokémon trainer. I was happy at Mossdeep Space Center."
"Ah, I see. And why would you need some strategies?"
"To even get close to Rayquza, I need to be a good trainer. And by picking up few strategies, I'll become better," John replied.
"Ah. I see. Well, I don't mind if you come with me," Katrina replied, smiling.
"What would you say to a battle? The best way to pick up strategies from you is by watching you in action."
"I guess so. Would you be fine with a double battle?"
"Yeah, that'd be fine. I'll send my Pokémon first," John replied, unclipping two of the five Pokéballs on his belt. He walked back as far as he could, and Katrina stood opposite him.
"Combusken, Taillow, I choose you!"
"Ena Ena, Strike, show them what you've got!" the near-teen commanded. Her two canine Pokémon walked forward, growling. They were ready to face their opponents together. Katrina gestured toward John to make the first move.
"Okay then. Combusken, Scratch on Poochyena, and Taillow, Quick Attack on Electrike!" John commanded.
"Tey!" the feisty swallow said as it rapidly rushed towards the green pup. It raced through the summer air low down, close to the grass on the floor.
"Strike, Thunder Wave," Katrina said, just in time. Strike's green fur stood up on end as static energy flowed through his body. He sent a bolt of electricity towards the Taillow, which was now drawing closer to the puppy. It continued forward, but only because of the momentum it had built up. It was paralyzed, unable to move.
Meanwhile, the bipedal chicken also rushed towards one of Katrina's Pokémon; Ena Ena. It wasn't as fast as the Taillow, but that didn't mean it wasn't fast. It readied its claws for hitting the grey pooch.
"Sand Cover Left!"
Each of Katrina's Pokémon knew a special strategy from training, and Ena Ena was no different. She kicked up sand, hiding her from view; like a thin veil. She then sped out from behind the cover to the left, towards Strike, leaving Combusken to rush into the sand and find no target.
"Bite!" Katrina's voice was as clear as a whistle. The Poochyena turned on her heels and ran back towards the Combusken. She bit the chicken's leg; the small pup couldn't reach much higher.
"Think on your feet, John!" Katrina called out. She was taking this battle seriously, but she wasn't above helping her opponent.
"Scratch!" John commanded. Ena Ena was so close there was pretty much a guaranteed hit.
Combusken reached down with shown claws and slashed Ena Ena. Strands of her grey fur flew around, onto the grass and some onto Combusken.
"Both of you! Howl!" Katrina shouted. Both dog Pokémon threw their heads back and howled to the sun, like a werewolf would to the full moon. They felt a sudden burst of courage rush through them, powering them up.
"We have to try combination moves too! Try Ember, backed up with a Gust Attack!" John shouted. Both of the bird Pokémon retreated to John, before the Fire Type cast small balls of blazing hot fire out of his mouth. The Taillow flapped his wings, sending a wind behind the Embers to speed them up. Thery were going so fast Katrina's Pokémon had no time to dodge. Strike and Ena Ena were both burned and damaged by the intense fire.
"Poochy!" "Elec!"
Both of Katrina's Pokémon whelped in pain. Their fur was now on fire ands they needed help - fast. If they contnued battling, they would surely be in serious pain. Katrina had no choice.
"I forfeit the battle. My Pokémon need to heal from their burns," Katrina quietly said. "By the way, you battled quite well. Am I right in thinking that Combusken is your starter Pokémon?"
"Yes, that Combusken was my starter. I chose it because I've been a Blaziken fan ever since I knew what a Blaziken was," John answered.
"Oh, I see. I started my journey late, so I went to a laboratory where children who started late could start their journey. They don't have any of the traditional starter Pokémon available, so I settled for a Trapinch," Katrina said, smiling.
"I think that the house just up ahead will have someone inside that can heal your Pokémon, Katrina. If you want, I'll wait here while you go inside," John said, while pointing at a small, white-bricked house up ahead. The red roof protected whoever was inside from rain, hail, and other things and also kept them warm.
OOC: This RP isn't dying just yet! >:] Also, I know this post is lo-ng!
Note: I'll get the egg next post then do Route 113 the posts after that.