sorry I didn't put the next chapter yet, but here's part of it.
Chapter Three: First Big Fight
He walked into the town.
The Sun rising in the east.
I soon discovered this town was special,
Cause its size hid its strength.
The sun rose, illuminating the buildings of the small town. It being early, many of the inhabitants were asleep. One, however, was up. The gym leader, Red Shoes, was training hard, knowing there would be many challengers that day. This was the way Pikachu Village was when Thunder, Sammy, and Alyssa walked into town.
Hey, there anyone here? Zach walked into the gym, now wearing blue jeans and an old, ragged, red T-shirt instead of the purple uniform of Team Royal.
What is it? The gym leader stepped out of his training room, angry at being interrupted. I am here, and I was training.
So I can tell, Red Shoes. Zach looked down at him, smiling as he noticed the slight sheen to the pikachus fur.
Well then, why are you here? Im not accepting challenges this early.
Zach laughed as he pulled an old, worn pin from his pocket and showed it to Red Shoes. The small, thundercloud shaped gym badge hardly reflected the light shining into the room from the small window above the door, but the gym leader could still recognize it.
Ah, I see. Youre not here to challenge me, He said with a look of nostalgia crossing his face.
Yes, I fought your old man years ago for this. Zach put the badge away again and turned back towards the door. I actually came here cause of a certain challenger youre going to have today.
I hope you wont ask me to go easy on em, Red Shoes said, smiling and folding his small arms over his chest. Cause I wont.
I know, Red Shoes. Im asking you to make sure you do your best against a trainer named Thunder Ketchum.
Who? the other asked, puzzled.
Hes going to challenge you later today. Zach walked to the door and prepared to open it. Im going to be watching the battle. He left, leaving Red Shoes speechless.
Okay
A few hours later, Thunder, Sammy, and Alyssa walked into town, eager to check it out (which wouldnt take too long, considering most of the buildings werent much taller than Alyssa and Sammy).
Wow, Thunder said as he jumped down from Alyssas shoulder, its like this place was built for
Pikachus? A new voice asked before its owner, a raichu wearing red gloves on its front paws, stepped into view.
Uh, yeah, thats exactly what I was going to say. Thunder scratched the back of his head and smiled wide.
Alyssa looked down at the newcomer and smiled in recognition. Nice to see you again, Elder Red Gloves.
Yes, the same to you, Alyssa.
Thunder looked up at her, confused. You know each other?
Oh yeah. We met when I passed through about five years ago.
Yes, the newcomer remarked, but I was only a pikachu then
Oh, thats right. When did you evolve? Alyssa looked down at him, smiling.
Red Gloves smiled at Alyssa, and then turned it on Thunder. About three
Thunder, who had been looking back and forth between the two, confused, suddenly broke in. Hey, Alyssa, how can you recognize him if he was a pikachu before? And
Sammy leaned against a nearby tree and spoke, interrupting Thunder. Its his gloves, Thunder. They tell you his name.
Thunder looked up at Sammy, more confused than before. What are you talking about? How do his gloves help?
Its simple. Here, everyone gets turned into a pikachu at an early age and after that, its hard to tell people apart. Because of this, we all wear some article of clothing from the time were about five and whatever it is becomes our new name.
SoYour name is Red Gloves cause you wear red gloves, right? Thunder smiled, no longer confused. I get it now, but
But what? The Elder smiled cheerfully, enjoying the talk.
I was just wondering, how does everyone here turn into a pikachu? Thunder cocked his head wonderingly, not able to guess the obvious.
You have to ask, Red Gloves asked, laughing at him. It seems like you should know.
I still dont get it, Red Gloves. How would I know?
Sammy laughed quietly. How did you become a pikachu, Thunder?
Thunder looked down at himself, then back at Red Gloves. Oh, thats it. Pikaberrys.
Yes, The Elder said, turning around and beginning to walk away. If you need to rest, the Pokemon Center is across the lane from the Gym. He continued walking, eventually disappearing around a building.
Thunder yawned, and then jumped onto Alyssas shoulder. Lets go, Alyssa. I need to rest before I challenge the Gym Leader.
Yeah, I need to rest myself, and I have a feeling Sammy does too. Alyssa started to walk southwest, towards the Pokemon Center, Sammy following close behind.
The sun set behind the tall mountain as Thunder walked towards the base, searching for the hole he knew would be there. He slowly walked into the mountain, hearing a loud roaring followed by heavy footsteps. As the sound grew louder and louder and the source became closer and closer, he...
woke up and looked around at the walls of the Pokemon Center from his bed. That was one weird dream, he thought, really, really weird. He walked to the desk by the door of the small room and jumped on top of it. He picked up a pen and wrote clumsily on a small sheet of paper. After writing the note to Sammy and Alyssa, he jumped to the floor and walked out the door after waking Pikachu. See ya later, you two.
Hey, anyone here? Thunder walked into the empty anteroom of the gym from outside. The door closed behind him as Red Shoes came rushing out of the training room.
Finally! A challenger! He ran up and hugged Thunder, while the latter stood there in shock, wondering about this guys behavior.
Um, uh Thunder smiled awkwardly.
Red Shoes stepped back from Thunder and looked closely at him. Sorry, I havent had a challenger all day and I just got overexcited. He smiled apologetically, rubbing the back of his head.
I-Its okay, Thunder said, turning his head back as Pikachu walked inside.
So, uh, you are here to challenge me, right? Red Shoes shuffled his slippered back paws, looking at Thunders pikachu.
Yeah, Thunder said, Ive been looking forward to this battle since I left Sparkleberry.
Really? Red Shoes walked to the door to the battle room and opened it. Then lets go.
Thunder and Pikachu started to walk through but were stopped by Red Shoes before they made it.
Wait, whats your name?
Thunder looked into Red Shoes face and smiled. Thunder Ketchum.
They all entered the arena, anxious to begin the battle.
You ready to lose, Thunder? Red Shoes walked to his end of the room as he asked the question.
Thunder laughed as he faced his opponent from the opposite of the field. Im ready for any impossibility, Red Shoes.
Impossibility, huh? Red Shoes laughed, then turned serious. You could lose, you know.
I know. Im just overconfident.
Really? They faced each other, waiting to begin.
Now, the blue belted pikachu said from the sidelines, Each of you may use two Pokemon. The challenger can switch at any time, but the gym leader may not.
We got that, Blue Belt. Hurry it up. Red Shoes turned towards the referee after saying this.
Oh, sorry, Red Shoes. Blue Belt shot an apologetic look at the gym leader. Okay then, the Thunderfist rule is The entire room is in bounds. He smiled, then sat down near the wall opposite the door.
Thunderfist rule, Thunder asked, confused.
Every gym has its own special rule and thats ours.
Thunder looked at the pokeball he had already pulled out of his bag. Every gym in Kojen, anyway.
What, Red Shoes asked Oh, never mind.
(To Be Continued)