Pokemon Fan Fiction ❯ Chance or Destiny ❯ A New Travel Companion ( Chapter 2 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

AN: Here's chapter two, I hope you enjoyed chapter one and that you enjoy this one as well. By the way I am still debating on just redoing the chapters or if I should add a few in between chapters as well. In the original I skipped a few badges and was wondering if I should add those battles in or just skip over them like I did previously. I also just skip over two of the leagues though I mention the outcome of both; again should I add them in or not? Can you guys give me a little advice on the matter?

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Chapter Two: A New Travel Companion

Continuing down the path Scarlet looked around in amazement at how clear and clean everything looked. No matter how many times she saw it or Pallet she was amazed at just how little the area seemed to be affected by the humans living in and around the area.

Feeling violent shaking coming off of her belt caused Scarlet to stop dead in her tracks. Looking down she noticed the pokéball holding Vulpix was rattling. Moving her hand down to see what the matter was she instantly froze. As if she had pressed the button the red beam of light shot out of the pokéball, stopping inches in front of her. As the light receded Vulpix looked up at her, a smile beaming on the little female foxes face.

“Vulpix what are you doing girl, you have to go back into you're pokéball,” Scarlet told her calmly, kneeling down in front of her. Vulpix shook her head while looking up at Scarlet with pleading eyes.

“All right all right you can stay out but do behave,” Scarlet laughed as Vulpix jumped into her arms. Yipping happily Vulpix licked Scarlet's face all over. Laughing louder Scarlet continued on her way to the city.

Getting to the outer check point Scarlet blinked hearing a loud whistle. Looking up she saw a tall woman dressed in all blue standing in front of her. The resident Officer Jenny.

“Where did you get the fire pokémon and why is it in your arms young lady?” Jenny demanded her arms crossed over her chest. Scarlet looked the older women up and down, easily seeing the pokéball that held a Growlith or another canine pokémon.

“Uh she's mine, I just caught her a couple miles back and she is in my arms because she just refuses to stay in her pokéball,” Scarlet explained, “Why are you asking ma'am?” As she finished talking though Scarlet fished into her pocket. Pulling out her pokédex she flipped it open to the trainer information screen. Looking down Jenny nodded seeing the information correct.

“Sorry about the suspicions but trainer your age just came threw here,” Jenny explained, “He was burned rather bad as well, poor dear had to rush him to the hospital.”

“A trainer, did he has black hair so spiked it gave him at least half an inch to his height and faded green eyes?” Scarlet asked. Internally she told herself it wasn't any of her business but she was still concerned.

“Yes that fit's the description but why do you want to know?” Jenny questioned, an eyebrow raised.

“He's a friend of mine; can you take me to the hospital he is at please?” Scarlet asked, giving Jenny her best puppy dog eyes. Rubbing the back of her head Jenny sighed as she nodded.

“Well I can see you're worried…it goes against the rules but I can take you,” Jenny made a follow me motion as she finished. Getting out her bike Scarlet jumped on the back with Vulpix held tight in her arms. Starting it Jenny took off, reaching the hospital in only a few minutes. Scarlet laughed, jumping off the bike. In her arms Vulpix was now a ball of red fluff, resembling a Meowth after sticking it tongue in a light socket.

“Thank you for the ride ma'am,” Scarlet told her before Jenny took off back to her post. Walking into the door she stilled hearing a loud cry coming from down the hall. Darting forward she passed nurses calling for her to stop. Grabbing the wall she skidded to a stop, her jaw dropping at the sight in front of her.

There in the middle of the hallway was a Squirtle fighting with two doctors, desperate to reach a room behind them. Seeing a red band on the pokémon's arm between all of the bandages gave her a clear guess it belonged to Yoko and his room was the one he wanted into. Getting onto her knees she patted her leg.

“Squirtle over here, its Scarlet, come on you don't need to be hurt any more,” She called, her voice calming. Turning his head Squirtle cried as he launched himself into her arms, not minding Vulpix. As Vulpix moved to perch on her shoulders Scarlet stood with Squirtle cradled in her arms.

“This Squirtle belongs to the boy in that room, I don't understand why you won't let him in, he won't do anything to injure him,” Scarlet demanded as she stared down the older men.

“Fine fine take the reptile in, we don't care anymore,” One of the doctors exclaimed before both walked away, their heads shaking. Scarlet smiled down victorious at Squirtle before slowly opening the door. A gasp left her lips seeing the condition Yoko was in. Bandages donned his entire left arm, his hand the only part uncovered. It paired with the bandage on his right side, from waist to arm pit, and the one covering his right cheek.

Taking a shaky breath Scarlet walked over. Resting down next to the bed she let go of Squirtle. The little turtle smiled at her before scaling onto the bed. Vulpix settled in Scarlet's lap as she saw Yoko barley open his eyes.

“Hmm Scarlet?” Yoko scratched out, his vision slightly blurred.

“Ya it's me Yoko, Squirtle is here to,” Scarlet laughed as Squirtle snuggled close to Yoko. He laughed, patting him on the head before sitting up better.

“Have you worried did I boy?” He asked, Squirtle nodding his head with fake anger on his face. He then laughed, just happy Yoko was better.

“So what exactly happened?” Scarlet questioned, curiosity getting the better of her.

“Well it was weird a pack of different fire pokémon attacked me,” Yoko told her, rubbing his head with his good arm, “Squirtle was already hurt by a flock of Spearows so I tried to fight them off and well you can see what happened.” As he finished telling her what happened a nurse walked in. She smiled seeing the small group before handing a forum to Yoko.

“Since you are awake young man you can leave as soon as you're up to it,” She explained in a calm voice. She then turned and walked out the room towards another. Yoko smiled before scooping Squirtle into his arms and standing up. Scarlet laughed while grabbing his bag for him as they walked out of his room.

Carefully making their way to the counter Yoko leaned on it. Waving his hand a nurse handed him the various forums. Reading them over he sighed where he had to before handing them back. In returned he was handed medicine for the pain and extra medicated wrappings. He smiled at them before nearly running out the door with Squirtle at his side, Scarlet and Vulpix directly behind them.

“So wanna grab a bite?” Scarlet asked before laughing when Yoko's stomach made itself known.

“Ya, but I don't have any more cash on me,” Yoko sighed as a faint blush formed on his cheeks.

“Hey it's alright, my treat.” Scarlet told him before gently dragging him towards one of the many restaurants. Finding one that allowed pokémon the two grabbed a large booth. Sitting down Squirtle stuck to Yoko's side while Vulpix lay down in Scarlet's lap. Grabbing the pokéball from her waist Scarlet clicked on the center button.

Charmander shook his head as he was released. Taking in a deep breath he looked around before squeaking. Latching onto Scarlet's side he stayed as far from Squirtle as he could. His actions caused the two trainers to laugh as Scarlet rubbed his head. The little dragonling leaned into her hand, purring loud.

As soon as the food arrived Yoko put his hand over his face. The second his bowl hit the table Squirtle dived right in, making a mess. Charmander laughed as both he and Vulpix ate calmly, Vulpix shaking her head momentarily. Letting out a laugh Scarlet reached over and gave Yoko a pat on the back.

As soon as the five were finished Scarlet paid for the meal. Waking out she turned to look at Yoko, who at the moment was occupied with giving Squirtle a head rub.

“Hey Yoko what do you think about us traveling together, I mean that way nothing bad can happen to us?” Scarlet asked, rubbing her arm.

“Heheh, Sure Scarlet it sounds fun, not to mention exciting,” Yoko laughed.

“Oh really, your adventure so far seems to have been exciting with out me being around,” Scarlet huffed, playfully hitting him in his right arm.

“Ok ok you have a point, no hitting,” Yoko laughed, rubbing his arm lightly. Scarlet nodded as she beamed. Taking out Charmander's pokéball she called him back. Shrinking it down she laughed as he waved at her when she looked down. Attaching him back to her belt Vulpix leaped onto her back as the four made their way out of down.

“I was curious, why didn't you put Vulpix in her pokéball along with Charmander?” Yoko questioned.

“Oh well she just don't like being inside of it unlike him that's all,” Scarlet explained while rubbing Vulpix under her chin, “So why forcer her into it.”

“Ah good point, Squirtle just refuses and sticks his tongue out at me whenever I try to put him in,” Yoko laughed. He reached down, patting the turtle on the head. Who in returned moved one finger to just below his eye. Pulling down the skin he stuck his tongue out at the same time. His actions causing both trainers to laugh as Yoko shook his head good naturedly.

Walking out of the city almost instantly they found themselves in Viridian forest. The moment inside something strange occurred. A Weedle jumped down from a tree, landing in front of them. That wasn't the strange part though, since bug pokémon were always falling out of a tree and most of the time on someone's head. What made it strange were its actions. The little caterpillar lowered its head and charged at Scarlet.

Letting out a sound of surprise Scarlet moved out of the way. As she moved the horn just scratched her, tearing a line threw her shirt and a shallow cut on her arm. Holding her arm she leaned against a tree, frozen in place.

“Go Squirtle!” Yoko hollered. Squirtle jumped in front of Scarlet the second Weedle went in for another charge. Skidding to a stop Weedle stared Squirtle down.

“Bubble, now!” Ordered Yoko. Squirtle smirked before changing his stance. Moving his legs apart he grounded himself more. Throwing his head back the little turtle took in a deep breath of air. As Weedle moved in for a poison sting he lurched forward. Breathing out a large number of bubbles flew from his mouth. Hitting Weedle's skin it felt like a small bomb going off on its skin. Crying out Weedle flew back before coming to a stop and shaking its head.

“Squir Squirt,” Squirtle mocked a large smirk on his face. Weedle cried out, its face bright red. Squirtle rounded his shoulders as he looked at Yoko, waiting for a command.

“Finish this off with a head butt,” Yoko told him, watching intently. Squirtle nodded before stiffing his stance. Standing as a rock it didn't even seem as if he was breathing. Weedle cried out again before charging, its head down. Getting with in range Squirtle charged, moving to the side at the last second. His maneuver caught the bug off guard causing it to stop. Taking aim Squirtle lowered his head before slamming into Weedle from the side.

The little bug flew into a tree hard. Bark flaked off from the spot it hit as leaves fluttered down. Taking a pokéball from his pant pocket Yoko enlarged it, seeing Weedle's blank face. Throwing it at the bug he smiled as it hit. Moving away from the pokémon a bream of red light shot out before drawing the bug in. Landing on the ground the ball didn't even shake before the center turned white.

“Wow…thanks I…I froze for a moment,” Scarlet explained as Yoko picked up the pokéball. He patted Squirtle on the head before picking up the pokémon and walking back over to Scarlet.

“Hey it's alright, I would have froze to if that happened,” Yoko laughed before getting serious, “But what's odd it Weedle went after you like a lot of bug pokémon go after fire types.”

“That's odd though, since Vulpix is in my bag at the moment digging for treats,” Scarlet explained as she removed her bag. Sitting it on the ground she pulled out the fox, who was half in side. As she was extracted Vulpix looked at Scarlet trying to act innocent, which was hard since a bag of treats hung from her mouth. The little fox smiled the best she could as Scarlet pulled the bag away.

“Don't try the innocent act, it wont work those are for later,” She told her while putting her bag back on. Scooping Vulpix back into her arms she looked at Yoko. He just laughed before they started walking on.

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End AN: Well that's it; man again its double the original. Hope you liked it and please review. Oh if you were wondering about the part when Charmander waved at Scarlet in his pokéball I got that from Pokémon Adventure/Pokémon Special. In that comic the red tops are see threw and the pokémon can interact with and see their trainers threw it. See you next chapter, hope you keep reading.