Journeys: Red, Green and Blue//ON HOLD//

Chapter 5

The sun was rising, as the group of rangers escorting Red and Green to Viridian City finally came up to the outskirts of the city. It was all farms and fields in this area The bearded ranger with the Probopass, who Red had learned was named Kevin, held up his hand.

"We'll stop here. I've already called ahead, and Officer Jenny is going to meet us here," he said to everyone else. Red was glad for a break. The rain had stopped during the night, but everyone was still soaked and freezing cold. It was still a long walk to get to the hospital, so a rest would be good. Kevin spoke again. "Officer Jenny is going to bring Green and Red's Charmander to the Pokemon Center, so that they get there faster than we could take them."

Red sat down on the ground, cradling a sleeping Riza in his arms. He knew the best option was to put her in her Pokeball, but he'd lost it in the storm when the Spearow had attacked. He was just glad to see that her flame was bright again. She wasn't in the best condition, but at least she wasn't in danger of dying anymore. Red looked over at Green, who was being set down on the ground. The rangers had set up a makeshift stretcher for him out of a spare sheet because his leg looked pretty awful. The pants sleeve had been rolled up, and Red could see dark purple and blue bruises all over, with the worst of it being around his ankle. It was also pretty swollen, looking to be about twice its normal size. All that wasn't even the worst part, as broken bone covered in brown, drying blood could very clearly be seen poking through the skin. It all worried Red. He knew that Green's injuries were severe, and he wasn't sure what it would take to heal his friend. The doctors probably knew what to do, but he became less sure as he thought of what had happened to his brother.

"So what made those Spearow attack like that? Usually they don't do that unless you mess with their nests, especially if they were trying to injure you all badly like they did," Kevin asked Red.

"I'm not sure. I don't think it was anything I did, but it's hard to be sure," Red kept throwing sideways glances at Green, making sure his friend was ok. It seemed he'd been able to fall asleep somehow.

"Alright then," Kevin went back to doing whatever rangers typically did. Before long, the sound of a motor vehicle reached the ears of the group. "That must be Officer Jenny."

Red saw Green shuffle uncomfortably in his sleep when the noise came. It looked like the movement disrupted his leg, as he jolted awake with a shout and a series of rather creative expletives. Red walked over with a bottle of water switching Riza over to just one arm. She squeaked as he moved her but stayed asleep. There wasn't as severe a need for attention for her, but Red was still worried about the Pokemon.

"Are you ok?" he asked, handing Green the bottle.

"Of course I'm not ok! I have literal bone poking out of my fucking leg!" Green's hand was visibly shaking as he held the water bottle to his mouth, spilling some as he drank.

"Well Officer Jenny is just about here," Red said as a police car came up to the group from the direction of the city. The Officer climbed out of the driver's side, looking around for Green.

"I'm here for the injured boy and the Pokemon," she said as Red came over with Riza.

"Here's the Pokemon. I'd have her in her ball, but I kinda lost it," Red held up the Pokemon for Officer Jenny to see. The Officer's face immediately took on a concerned look.

"How long has this Pokemon been in this condition," she asked.

"Hours ma'am, but Green is worse. Over here," Red rushed back to Green, who had already finished the whole bottle of water. As Officer Jenny followed, Red could've sworn he saw her turn slightly green.

"We've gotta get him in the car," she turned to the rangers. "A few of you, help me lift him." They rushed over to help her, and they all lifted Green up in the makeshift stretcher. Soon, Green was strapped into the back seat of the police car, and Officer Jenny came back for Riza. Red handed the small lizard Pokemon to the Officer. Her ability to sleep was very impressive, as she hadn't woken up during that whole exchange. Battling the Spearow alongside Zeni must've really tired her out. With a nod, Officer Jenny went back to the police car.