The High School Life of a Pokémon Collector

Is the New Kid Like Me?

As the new kid walked into the room, Lavra noticed how shy she was. No, was it anxiety? Lavra knew the introduction wouldn't end well with how cruel her classmates were.

Lavra finally calmed down enough to listen. 

"M-my name is Terri Pine, and I really like Pokémon. I-I hope to, one day, be a great Pokémon trainer like my dad..." The new student introduced herself loudly but with extreme caution.

This girl, Terri, sure seemed like a loner. Just for different reasons than Lavra. 

All of the loner stuff made sense when people were ridiculing her dream. Just like Lavra's dream of completing the Pokédex was always belittled.

The ridiculing annoyed Lavra. Seeing how alike Terri was to her really hit it home just how hard the class was on people who were different. Lavra wanted to protect her. That was a first for a human besides her family.

"Let's not pick on people for what they want to do with their life. I think Pokémon training is a great job that can bear fruit if done right. All right, Miss Pine, why don't you take the empty seat behind Miss Volcan, and we'll get class started." 

Lavra couldn't be happier. She'll be sitting in front of this prospective friend! She couldn't wait to say hi! So, Lavra raised her hand quickly due to this excitement. However, despite having a hot head and an explosive temper, Lavra was smart. She knew that Terri wouldn't be so happy to suddenly talk. She'll wait until after school to introduce herself.

Without a moment's delay from Mr. Tamaka, math class started. From there science, then history, then art and music. Despite loving history and music a lot, the very last class was her favorite: Pokémon. However, Ven Ice took it upon himself to take the answers so Lavra wouldn't be able to show her prowess. So, Lavra adamantly stood her ground and answered everything louder. She still couldn't let the fact that the girls said she had to just deal with his bullying go.

Ven smirked as he got the last question: "How many Pokémon are in the regional Pokédex?" 

"550. Shouldn't be too hard for the girl who wants to hoard."

The class roared with laughter.

I'll punch him someday!! Someday... She thought as she did more square breathing. 

Still didn't work.