Pokémon Red (Book 2)

Gone With The Bug

Red's POV

Violet City.

I opened my eyes and got up. I was on the lower bunk of the bunk bed, with the upper occupied by Lyra.

The first thing I did was brushing my teeth and getting a bath. I was in need of new clothes. I've been wearing the same since day one and it sucked. Also, they smelled really bad.

It was disgusting. Of course I washed them once a month but still, it doesn't seem nice.

The PokeCentre had an iconic scent. The scent of strawberries. A tapping sound came from behind and I turned instantly.

"Pika!" Pikachu came running. He jumped straight into my arms.

"Good morning, and let's get a bath." I smelled Pikachu's head. "We smell equally bad."

Pikachu giggled in his high pitched voice. He sniffed his arm pits. "Pika Pikachu" He said in disgust.

I laughed, walking to the bathroom, along with my old stinky clothes.

We took a quick bath.

I had big plans about this week. We had to head towards Ecruteak City where Lyra and I would battle against the gym leader. Okay, not so big but big enough.

Even after the bath, I was wearing the same clothes that reeked of sweat.

Back to the room, without disturbing Lyra, I sat on the table and took everything out of my bag. Trying to clean it. I tossed some expired items, like potions and burn heals. Then kept my stuff back in an organised manner.

I stared at the photo in which I was standing next to my dad, holding a Pokeball. In front of me, was a Poliwag. My eyes filled with tears.

Flashback

Dad helped me catch the Poliwag. It was the happiest moment of my life. I wanted to show everyone my new Pokemon. You know, show off. Blue would be so jealous about it.

"Well done." Said Dad, giving me a high five. "I knew you could do it. From the next time, whenever you are catching a Pokemon, imagine me standing next to you and cheering."

"I won't imagine you, Dad." I said, smiling. "You would be standing next to me."

"Hm. Now that's what I like." Dad sat on his knees and hugged me.

"Well, it's not like you're going somewhere."

"I'm always there for you, Hobbit." Dad laughed.

"Stop calling me Hobbit. I'm not that short." I complained, hugging Dad again.

"Let's show this to your mother." Said Dad, gently pushing me towards Pallet Town.

"I'm gonna call him Poly."

Flashback Over

I trained and evolved my Poliwag into a Poliwhirl and a few weeks later, Poliwhirl disappeared while I was on a trip to Pewter Museum and the worst part is, Dad spent a week, trying to find him. But couldn't.