Pokemon: New Dreams

Chapter 4

After staring into the mirror for what seemed like an hour, trying to get a grasp of reality, I decided to look at Kara with a face of shock. Doctor Tenbrook placed the mirror back on the table of instruments. He looked back at me and wrote some more information down on his clipboard.

"I hope you are happy with the results." The doctor said, already knowing how I felt. It wasn't as intimidating as a Charizard, but it wasn't as weak as a Caterpie. So, you could say I'm happy with the results. Kara was looking a little timid, as if she was wanting to say something to Dr. Tenbrook. She wanted to hear me talk, and ask if I was okay.

"Excuse me, Doctor." I said, getting his attention from his clipboard. He looked to me, with an expression asking what. "Do you think Kara could borrow your translator thing?" I asked, not fully remembering what he called it earlier. Looking to Kara, knowing she couldn't understand half of what I was saying, she looked a bit more hopeful that she would hear my voice.

"Why absolutely," Dr. Tenbrook said, easing my tension. He placed his clipboard down the edge of the bed and began to take off his his translating ear piece. He had a bit of trouble, probably due to its slim, triangle shape. He picked up his clipboard and reached out his hand holding the ear piece to Kara. "Here you are dear. It is yours to keep." he said to Kara. She quickly snatched it from him, causing both the doctor and I to chuckle a bit. Kara had a bit of trouble putting on the translator on her ear in a natural position.

"Why is this thing shaped so weird?" Kara asked out of frustration. Doctor Tenbrook laughed as he began to make his way to the door.

"Max, everything seems good for you to check out." he said. Causing me to have comfort knowing I'll be healthy. He was halfway through the door frame before he stumbled back into the room. "Also, Quinten wants to have a word with you two before you departure, have a good day." He then left the room completely without another word. It troubled me a bit to know that Quinten would be here. Why was his presence so unsettling? A question that I would never fully get an answer to. Kara finally got her translator in the right position. She walked up to me and bent down on my level.

"Max?" I was tempted to say something sarcastic. Like, trick her into thinking that the translator wasn't working and speak Pokemon. But, she had been through a lot, seeing the horrific transformation of her best friend. The pamphlet could only fabricate the horrors so slightly, to see the real thing was beyond me.

"Kara." I said. Once those words came out of my mouth she began to tear up with happiness. She placed her hand on my head and stroked it softly. It was weird, with Kara petting me like this. But, it felt, good. She was happy to hear from me. She began to wipe her tears away before crying fully.

"Max, this is... unbelievable." Kara said, I'm sure she had so many questions for me, but for my sake, I guess she was going to keep it simple. "How does it feel?" she asked. Having a bit more strength, my voice was at a normal tone.

"I feel small," I said, chuckling a bit trying to keep things as simple as possible. She giggled a bit as well. "How are you holding up?" I asked. Who knows what horrors she saw during my operation? She looked down for a second before answering.

"I think I'll be just fine, knowing you're okay." she smiled, and rubbed the back of my new ear. It felt extremely well, now I could understand why Kipper enjoyed being scratched. As a reply I simply smiled at her, believing every word she said.

All of a sudden, the door opened again. My ears stood straight up, causing Kara to stand up. Both of us curious at who came in. It was Quinten. Who else could it have been? He was wearing the same clothing he was when I had been prepped for surgery. He came in with a smile on his face and took off his hat. He was also wearing a translator as well.