The Campagna Adventures

Chapter 25-Craig's Wish

*Phil's POV*

Phil woke to the singing of Fletching and the trilling of Pidgey.  He sat up and stretched.  The Aura Guardian smiled at the pile of Pokemon sleeping together, except for George, who had opted for the armchair.  He noted how Blazer had curled his much larger body around the other Pokemon, almost as an older brother or father to protect them and provide heat.

The teen then went and brushed his teeth, and did all of his other personal hygiene.  When he exited the bathroom he noticed that George and Blazer had woken up.  However, everyone else was still asleep.  Phil then kneeled down and gently woke everyone.

"Come on guys.  We have a whole town to explore."

His Pokemon mostly got to their feet.  However, Evie just curled up on Blazer's head before going back to sleep.  Mary noticed this and smirked for some reason, maybe she was jealous that she did not fit on the makeshift living bed.  George simply jumped to his feet, eager to get going.  Craig and Jes acted as Phil suspected, slowly making their way to their feet before shaking themselves awake.  The Aura Guardian then walked downstairs, grabbed himself some breakfast, and turned to the news.

"The criminal known as N was recently spotted in Kalos.  Officials say that they will be on high alert for the former leader of Team Plasma.  Also, the talented Showcase performer Maya has vanished.  Some suspect foul play, some even speculate it could be the doing of N."

Denny interrupted, "What a load of Tauros."

"Language, Denny," Phil corrected.

"Right, well, Zekrom, or at least a Zekrom, some reports say more than one exists, chose N as the Hero of Ideals.  Zekrom would not have picked someone who is truly a criminal, possibly misguided, but never a true criminal.  Zekrom would also try and lead the person out of these wrong doings."

"He did try to take over Unova."

"Then he lead a group that comprised about a quarter of the original Team Plasma to reformed and correct the wrong doings of the old Team Plasma."

"Fair enough."

Phil then stood and left.  His Pokemon following, Evie was now awake but was still hitching a ride on Blazer.  They walked down the street, unable to see the sky for the cherry blossom trees, who's leaves tinted the sunlight to a beautiful, rosy red.  The teen had a few objectives, one was to get some training in, the other was to get some information on the local Gym.

He found several trainers congregated around a large arena.  Curious, he slipped inside.

"Lady, Accelerock!" a female voice cried.

The crowd flinched and then cheered.  Phil climbed into the stands, returning his Pokemon so as not to be in the way.  When he reached the top he glanced down to see Georgia shaking her opponent's hand.  

"Lady has imporved!" Phil called.

Georgia looked around for a moment before spotting Phil.

"She has always been this good."

"Are you sure about that?"

"Do you want to test me?"

"Sure."

Phil knew it would take forever to get down and go around.  So, he grabbed his jacket, which he spread wide as a makeshift flight suit, and glided to the ground.  He ran off his momentum and walked up to Georgia.  The Aura Guardian held out his hand so they could shake before starting the battle, Georgia slapped him instead.

"You could have gotten yourself killed!"

"I knew what I was doing."

"You're a moron."