Ghost Whisperer//Pokémon Fanfiction

IV: Rocking Rocks in Pewter City

Ash decided to continue tomorrow. That day, after introducing Snorunt to Phantump, he called the Professor and his mother from the sponsorship. Delia was proud of him, while the professor said, "Didn't Mattis tell you not to accept deals in your first year?"

"But he also said deals from league officials are a save bet.", countered Ash.

"You... have a point. Stupid Mattis, he shouldn't have mentioned that.", muttered the professor, ending the call.

After that was done, he scanned in Snorunt. The dex spoke, "This is a female Snorunt, an ice type native to Sinnoh. In the snow country, certain folklore says a house will prosper if a Snorunt lives there. Their numbers seem to have rapidly increased in Alola. Custom has it that houses where Snorunt live will be prosperous for generations to come. Rich people from cold areas all share childhood memories of playing with Snorunt.

"This specimen has the ability Inner Focus and knows the moves Astonish, Headbutt and Powder Snow. Only females can evolve into Froslass by using a Dawn stone. Should I clarify something?"

"No, thank you.", said Ash as he was looking at the Dawn stone Mrs. Matori gave him. "Tomorrow we will pass though the Viridian Forest, I wonder if we walk into a Mindless there... I hope not."

The next day early in the morning, he called his mother, letting her know he leaves Viridian City. He also send Giovanni a quick message. After an equally quick breakfast at a bakery, he and his Pokemon, and Phantump, made their way though the bordering forest. There was a reason Ash wanted to go early in the morning and not after he signed the contract and got Snorunt. The forest is infamous.

Years ago it was famous as Kanto's most beautiful forest, now it is infamous as the hot spot for Mindless appearances. Not a place you want to be in night, so Ash tried to minimize the time he has to spend in there when it is dark. Now, the forest smelled sweet of pollen and wood, bug types could be heard making a buzz and the sun was shining though the tree tops, creating patterns on the floor.

But even at day light, the forest isn't harmless. And Ash just didn't want to bike when it is dark. Rowlet was flying around and circling over Ash. Snorunt was, most of the time, walking besides her new trainer, when Ash pushed the bike. Ash used the walk to build up her stamina and speed. If paths weren't bike friendly, Snorunt rode in the basket of the bike. Phantump was flying besides Ash and chatting up a storm about his trainer. From what Phantump said, Ash doesn't get the feeling Phantump was abandoned. Ash still didn't know what happened to his trainer, though.

When Ash wasn't talking to Phantump, he noticed Rowlet being annoyed by Phantump. Sometimes she will land on a tree and just stare at Phantump. Ash may not understand her yet, but he knows she does not like Phantump. Lieutenant Surge told him Pokemon of the same typing may feel a rivalry with each other, which can be a challenge to specialize in a type. Not to mention, from what professor Oak told him about her life with this Professor Kukui, she may feel territorial about her trainer, now that she finally has one. Starter Pokemon are given out young. His Rowlet is quite old to be a starter. Old Pokemon in general tend to be more territorial, while young ones play with everyone and everything, hence why they are given out young, to bond with the teams best.

Around lunch, Phantump helped foraging which he learned from his trainer, Ash and his team took a break and ate. Rowlet tried to snatch some food from Phantump, but Ash told her to stop which she listened to. She begrudgingly agreed, but voiced her annoyance. But because she was just a ball of green fluff, it was just adorable when she made her angry purring sounds.

Snorunt, while Ash cooked, she ran rounds in the clearing they stayed at. Rowlet kept an eye on her with her rotating head. Snorunt then stopped at a bush. Rowlet flew to her, to check on the small newbie. Snorunt sneaked into a bush, Rowlet followed her into the bush, they then came out carrying something.