Pretty soon Abra had been able to block the rocks with just a finger, he no longer needed the whole barrier wall to do it. In fact, he didn't create a whole barrier wall. Now that Abra had basically mastered Barrier, it was time for Knock-Off. Dylan found a berry tree nearby and "told" Abra to knock off the berries. Abra swung at the tree, and knocked off a couple berries along with some leaves.
Alright Jem, this time try to only get the berry, no leaves!
Abra swung again, and got less leaves, but still didn't quite get it. Dylan looked at at Abra with what he thought was a motivating glare, and the point seemed to get across. Abra swung for a third time and this time she fell and got caught in the tree.
Jem! Are you alright!? Thought Dylan as he was furiously throwing braches to set the pokemon free.
"Yeah, I'm fine. I was wondering if we could maybe be done for now? I think this is a good stopping point."
Uhh... I suppose, but later we'll make sure to get this down! Anyways let's go, I think the next town is just ahead He thought just as he got the Abra free.
Dylan and his Abra walked away from the tree and towards the town on the horizon. At least, what they thought was a town. All they could see was a huge tower in the distance.
You know Jem, I think we're going to meet a lot of new people on this journey. We will most likely have to team up with some. How am I going to do that, not talking and all? It makes me really worried.
"Well Dylan, I think we'll just have to take it day-by-day. And as for the people, I get worried too. I know I'm young, but I also know there's a lot of bad people out there. We just have to be careful with who we trust. If we do that, I can bet we'll be fine. Also, I bet you'll find your voice. People change on journeys, at least that's what I heard at the place where you got me. Just know that I have your back."
Thanks Jem, It's nice to know I have someone I really can trust in you. Also, I hope your right about my voice, it's been so long... And Jem, I have your back too.
"Well thanks. And if you never do talk again, I suppose I'll learn. I mean, translator's make a lot of money right?"
That made Dylan let out a little chuckle.
Wait... Jem? Did I just laugh?
"Uhh, yeah. It's a normal thing. Don't feel like an alien or anything."
No no no. That's not it. It's just that, that's the first sound I've made in 5 years. Thank you Jem!
"Everybody starts somewhere."
Yeah, everybody starts somewhere.
During that conversation, Dylan realized what his Abra was to him. She wasn't just his pokemon, she was his friend. A real friend. He hadn't had one since "The Accident."
It's not the journey, it's the people.
"What's that?"
Nothing. But inside, Dylan felt something. He didn't know what it meant, but it was definitely there.