This is the last full chapter that I have written already. After this, there's only a partially constructed chapter and that's the end of the progress I made years ago. Please let me know if you guys have interest in me continuing this story, or I'm not sure I'll end up having the motivation. The main character here is based on my pokemon interests, though nothing else about the character is. Thanks for reading.
Chapter Three
“First things first,” Nina said. “We need to buy some pokeballs so that we’re ready when the moment comes.”
In a stroke of marketing genius, a pokemon shop was recently set up right next to the Pokemon License Center. Sales had never been higher.
Chris and Nina walked up to the small shop, and the automatic doors parted in front of them. They strolled up to the counter and asked for six pokeballs each. The license said that no trainer may carry more than six pokemon with them at a time, and the seventh pokemon caught would be sent automatically to each town’s respective pokemon professor. Pokemon could be recalled with the help of a computer located sporadically throughout the city.
“You know what, give me a Milky Way bar too,” Chris said, feeling hungry after the day’s events.
Chris and Nina received their six pokeballs each and left the store. Once they got outside, Nina was the first to speak.
“The sky is the limit,” she said. “We can officially catch and train pokemon. Let’s go run around looking for some!”
“I’ve always sort of had a plan,” Chris explained. “I’m just as excited as you are, but I’ve always had my dream team of favorites. I know if I feel a special connection with the pokemon I capture, we will be unbeatable. I have a map with the locations of all the pokemon in the area. The first one I want to go after is a bit of a trip.”
“Chris, this was your doing,” Nina replied. “Without your inspiration, I wouldn’t be here. I’ll follow you.”
The two walked back to Chris’ house and got in his car. He turned his key in the ignition, and the car shook as the engine turned on. Green Day’s last CD, put out in the band’s 80’s, started playing in the background.
“What’s with the oldies?” Nina asked.
“Sorry,” Chris said. “My grandparents must have gone for a ride recently.”
The two set off for a destination that only Chris knew. They got on the speedway where the speed limit had recently been raised to 160 miles per hour.
“Finally they’re getting with the picture,” Chris said. “Can you believe we used to have to drive 150 miles per hour? I don’t know how we got anywhere.”
“So where are we going Chris?” Nina asked, somewhat tentatively.
“Unfortunately, with such a big planet, the pokemon are so spread out. If there is any in particular that you want to catch, you really have to make a trip. In Salsburg, there are only 20 types of pokemon, and there’s nearly 700 known.”
“Which are you planning on going after?” Nina questioned him.
“I’ve been thinking about this moment for years and years,” Chris said with a grin. “The one rule that I have is that I only want first evolution pokemon. They’ll evolve eventually, and it’ll be from our determined training.”
“You have to be careful Chris,” Nina cautioned. “Since they don’t give out free starter pokemon anymore, your first capture is extremely difficult. I mean, pokemon seem to understand human language and their emotions, but if you get one that doesn’t understand, you may get hurt.”
“What you say is true,” Chris admitted. “I’m prepared for anything to happen. It’s all part of the journey.”
The two sat in silence with only the sound of the car tearing through the wind. Finally, after driving for hours, Chris got off at an exit and parked his car at the side of a mountain.
“Are we here?” Nina asked.
Chris only smiled, looking up at the large mountain. The two walked around the mountain until an opening appeared at the base.
“This way!” Chris yelled, as he grabbed Nina by the hand and ran inside the mountain.
As they made their way inside, Chris turned on a lantern that he had brought along. All of a sudden, a bat with no eyes appeared on the wall.
“A Zubat?” Nina asked, surprised.
“No,” Chris laughed. “I mean nothing against Zubat here, but that’s not what I’m after.”
The two proceeded a little further when a rock covered dog looking creature wandered out.
“It’s an Aron!” Nina exclaimed. “If this isn’t what you want Chris, I think I may have to try to capture it.”
“It’s all yours,” Chris replied with a smile.
Nina approached the Aron with nerves building. Her hands were shaking as she finally came within view of the Aron. It saw her but didn’t budge.
“Aron!” she called out to it. “Do not fear me. I come to you as a friend. I want you to be my first pokemon. We can make a great team. Give me a sign if you want to be my pokemon.”
The Aron stayed stagnant at first. After a few seconds it began to approach Nina. Her legs were shaking as the Aron came up next to her. It sniffed her shoes and up to her shin. Finally, it let out a cheerful cry and jumped up into her arms. Nina hugged the Aron and finally started to calm down.
“Let’s try out your pokeball,” Nina said. She tossed the pokeball at Aron. It glowed and briefly shook before settling down. Aron was officially hers.
“This is so cool!” Nina exclaimed. “I have my very own pokemon. I’m so glad we came here. Aron is the best.”
“I’m very happy for you Nina,” Chris said coolly. “Now let’s keep going.”
The two continued to walk into the mountain. After turning the corner, a boulder with two arms popped out of nowhere. The Geodude startled both Chris and Nina.
“Should one of us try to catch it?” Nina asked, visibly frightened.
“You should never catch a pokemon unless you want it,” Chris replied, his own hands trembling a little. “Hopefully it’ll pass us by.”
But the Geodude had other plans. It went towards the ground and tossed some rocks at the two. They started to run away but ended up against a wall. Suddenly, Nina stepped forward.
“Aron, go!” Nina yelled, tossing her pokeball.
The ball spiraled to the ground and popped open. Aron jumped out and stared down the Geodude.
“Aron, use your headbutt!” Nina commanded.
With a sharp cry, Aron lunged at the Geodude, connecting with him square in the face. The stunned Geodude fled instantly.
“Aron that was great!” Nina shouted, running to embrace her friend. “You were awesome.” The Aron let out a joyful cry.
“I guess that’s why they said to be careful,” Chris said. “I hope we find what I’m looking for soon.”
“You still haven’t told me what you’re going after,” Nina realized.
“According to my map, it should be right around the corner,” Chris replied.
Chris and Nina went through another corner and found themselves in a huge room. However, Chris’ lantern wasn’t the only illumination lighting up the room. Electric charges were appearing from all corners of the room.
“Here they are,” Chris said, with excitement in his voice.
“Electric types in a mountain?” Nina asked, confused.
Suddenly, dozens of floating one eyed circles with a magnet on both sides of its face appeared. It was Magnemite, and the one that Chris had come for. He knew this was the moment.
“Be careful Chris,” Nina pleaded. “These electric shocks are dangerous.”
“Magnemite, hear me,” Chris began. “I am a new trainer. I have no pokemon. For years I have dreamed of beginning my pokemon journey to become the best and it’s always been my plan to start with a Magnemite. We will be battle partners but we will also be friends. Please, hear me now. Which one of you will join me on my journey?”
After a momentary pause, the Magnemite began to stir. They seemed to be communicating with one another over the situation at hand. Metallic cries could be heard from all over the group. Finally, the Magnemite’s stopped looking at each other and looked down at Chris. Chris tried to control his nerves as he awaited the Magnemite’s next move.
Just as Chris was beginning to worry that his dream of owning a Magnemite was not going to be realized, one odd looking Magnemite descended from the left side of the group. Chris could barely contain himself as the Magnemite, all gray with darker gray magnets came into close range. Finally, the shiny Magnemite zoomed into his arms, and looked at him in joy. Chris embraced his new friend as his dream officially came true. Perhaps the Magnemite clan had realized Chris’ connection with the creature and chosen out a special one for his journey.
“We’re going to make a great team Magnemite,” Chris told the electric pokemon. “Let’s try out your pokeball, but you won’t be staying in it long.”
Chris touched the pokeball to Magnemite, and the ball barely started to glow and shake before it stopped. Magnemite was officially Chris’ pokemon, and he couldn’t be happier.
“Alright Mags, come on out,” Chris said as he tossed his pokeball onto the ground. Magnemite popped out and floated to Chris’ side.
“I’m so happy for you,” Nina said. “Is Mags its nickname?”
“Yes,” Chris replied. “It feels right. Now let’s get out of this mountain before something else attacks!”