The Miko and the Legends by Shadowkat83
Stand By Me
Chapter VI
Prompt: Stand by Me
Kagome had decided to stay for the rest of the night, that way both of her Pokémon were well rested for the journey. When Kagome left the sleeping area the next morning, she was supposed to hear voices coming from the main room in the Pokémon Center. As she walked through the doorway she took note of three people sitting at one of the tables. There were two boys and a girl. As she looked closer, Kagome recognized the girl from Professor Rowan’s lab. She then looked at the girls companions. The first one was a dark skinned male with slanted eyes and black hair. The second one was a black haired boy wearing a red ball cap, and on his shoulder was a small yellow and black mouse with a yellow and black tail. Kagome recognized the Pokémon as a Pikachu. She’d seen a picture of one in a book in her brother’s room. The Pokémon was originally from Kanto and were rarely seen here in Sinnoh.
Tossing one last curious look at the group with the Pikachu, Kagome headed for the Pokémon Center’s doors. She needed to hurry to her destination; she doubted Inuyasha would remain in the city for much longer.
Kagome looked around her, seeing the many trees and bushes that made up Route 202. This would be a perfect place to rise up her Pokémon. Kagome pulled off her backpack and placed it at the base of a large tree. Grabbing her two Pokéballs she called out her Pokémon, “Come on out; Turtwig, Starla.”
A flash of red light appeared and out came said Pokémon. Next Kagome pulled out her Pokédex and checked to see what moves the two would be able to learn. For Starla she decided to work on learning ‘wing attack’ and for her Turtwig they would work on learning ‘razor leaf’. With a nod, Kagome turned to her waiting Pokémon, “okay, we’re going to do a little training along this route. Hopefully you’ll both learn a new move before we reach Jublife City.” Kagome looked at Starla, “We’ll start by having you learn Wing Attack, okay?” The black bird Pokémon chirped in response. Kagome then looked at Turtwig. “And for you we’ll have you learn your first grass move; Razor Leaf, okay?” The turtle Pokémon nodded in response.
With that settled, Kagome spent time helping each of her Pokémon. After an hour of training, she fed them both and then recalled them to their Pokéballs. Walking over to the tree, she put on her backpack and once again started up the trail to the city.
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As Kagome walked along the path she searched the area. She was looking for a new traveling companion. She then became aware of footsteps behind her. She turned around to look and saw the trio from the Pokémon Center.
The boy with the Pikachu was the first to notice her. “Hey, you’re that girl from the Pokémon Center. My name’s Ash and this is my buddy Pikachu. I’m training to be a Pokémon Master.” He said, giving Kagome a friendly smile as they approached her.
The dark skinned boy introduced himself next, “my name’s Brock and I’m going to be the world’s best breeder.”
“And I’m Dawn.” The black-haired girl said, “I’m going to be a Top Coordinator like my mom.”
Kagome smiled, “My name’s Kagome. I plan on being a Pokémon Ranger once I finish traveling. I want to see every kind of Pokémon and help those who are hurt or have been abandoned by their trainers.”
The trio smiled, “That’s a great goal. Hope you achieve it one day.” Brock replied. Deciding everyone could use a lunch break, he called out, “and this looks like a great spot to rest.” He turned to Kagome and asked, “Why don’t you join us for lunch?”
Kagome nodded, “sure. I can stay for a few, but then I’ll need to be on my way. I have to get to Jublife City.”
Dawn liked at her curiously, “Why the rush?”
“I have a package I need to deliver. I’m meeting my friend, Inuyasha, there. If I don’t hurry he might get impatient and leave.”
Brock nodded, “okay, I’ll try not to take too long with the cooking.” Brock headed off to make lunch, while Kagome, Ash, and Dawn headed further into the clearing. “How about we let everyone out of their Pokéballs for a while?” Kagome suggested.
Dawn and Ash nodded, “Great idea!” both of them tosses a Pokéball into the air and out popped a Piplup and a Turtwig.
Kagome looked at the small penguin curiously, before grabbing two Pokéballs from her waist. “Come on out, Starla and Turtwig.”
A flash of red light and the two aforementioned Pokémon appeared. Dawn and Ash both pulled out their Pokédex to scan Starly, it being the first time they were able to see one so close.
“How did you manage to catch her?” Dawn questioned as the five Pokémon headed off to play.
“I had Turtwig weaken her first and then asked if she wanted to travel with me.” Kagome answered.
A few minutes later, Brock called everyone over. The foursome ate lunch over idle chatter. In no time they were headed their separate ways; Kagome once more on the route to Jublife City.
As she headed up the path a rustle in the grass caught her attention. Approaching carefully, she was surprised to see a blue cat-like Pokémon. Pulling out Dex, she scanned it, “Shinx, the electric cat Pokémon. Its fur dazzles if danger is sensed. It flees while the foe is momentarily blinded.”
Kagome looked ever the shy Pokémon carefully; she could see that it was scared. She then noticed how it kept its weight off the front right foot. Kagome pulled off her backpack and set it on the ground. Moving slowly, so not to startle Shinx; Kagome dug through her bag for some barriers and a book. Pulling out the book, she followed the directions, mixing up a healing potion for the Pokémon’s injury.
Kneeling down she coaxed the injured Pokémon to her, “it’s okay. I won’t hurt you. C’mon, I’ll help you with that injury.” She watched as shinx approached her. Once it hot within arm’s length, she scooped it up. Placing the blue Pokémon in her lap, Kagome spread the potion over the injury before pulling out some bandages to wrap it up. The blue Pokémon sat calmly in her arms as Kagome wrapped its injury.
“There you go. That should help it heal and keep it clean.” She said, looking down at the Pokémon in her arms. Kagome then placed it gently on the ground, before replacing her supplies back into her bag. She then stood and pulled on her bag. Giving the small Pokémon a wave, Kagome once again headed up the path; though she didn’t fail to notice that the Shinx followed her. Turning around, Kagome once again found the small Pokémon.
“You want to come with me, don’t you?” She asked. The Pokémon gave a soft cry in response. Kagome smiled before pulling out a Heal Ball and tossing it at the Pokémon. The Heal Ball shook once, twice before giving off a ding, showing that Shinx was caught.
Kagome smiled, before once again continuing up the route to Jublife City; three Pokémon now traveling with her.
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