Dedication through Light and Darkness
Chapter 4: Talk About a Reunion!
“…and that is the history of the Pokéball. Hey Jyharri, wake up!”
Jyharri jumped up, startled from the teacher’s yell.
“It’s the first day of school,” said the teacher. “How can you be asleep?”
“I’m sorry dude, but you’re just boring,” Jyharri said bluntly.
The rest of the students started to snicker. Jyharri then felt something hit his arm.
“Ow,” he said as he turned seeing Sydnie.
“You don’t tell a teacher they are boring,” she hissed at him. “Besides, this is kind of interesting.”
“This is boring on the highest level! Boring to the nth degree! I’m so bored I would rather watch my fingernails grow!”
By now steam was coming off of the teachers head. “Out of the class now Jyharri,” he yelled.
Jyharri picked up his bag and started to walk out of the room. As he got out of the classroom he sat against the wall and stared up at the ceiling.
Might as well catch some Z’s, Jyharri thought.
After about thirty-three minutes a familiar voice rang through Jyharri’s head.
“What are you doing out here?” said the voice.
As Jyharri opened his eyes, Brandon came into view. The yellow blazer stood out the most of all the things on him.
“Got sent out of the classroom,” he told him. “What are you doing?”
“Got sent to the principal’s office,” Brandon smiled. “Want to come?”
“I don’t have anything better to do,” Jyharri said standing up. “Where is the principal’s office anyway?”
“I actually don’t know,” Brandon answered truthfully. “I was going to ask you that.”
Jyharri sighed. “What a loser.”
As they wandered the halls they noticed that almost the whole educational facilities consisted of the four school colors. As they rounded a corner they noticed two girls with Pokémon in between them. The two girls looked exactly the same, save for the blazers. One wore a bright yellow unzipped blazer while the other wore a green button up blazer. The girl on the right had a yellow mouse like Pokémon in front of her while her twin had a small, fox-like Pokémon that had a red-brown pelt and six orange tails.
“What’s goin on over there?” Jyharri wondered.
Brandon said nothing, as he was staring at the twin on the right. Jyharri looked at Brandon and waved his hand in front of his face. After not getting a reaction, Jyharri snapped his fingers in Brandon’s face.
“What?” Brandon asked three seconds later.
“What’s goin on over there?” Jyharri said agitated, having to repeat himself.
“Let’s go see,” Brandon said, walking towards the girls.
“Vulpix, use Ember,” the twin on the left shouted.
As her voice left her mouth Jyharri covered his ears.
“Man that voice is annoying!”
As the little fox jumped up, the other twin was preparing. “Get ready to dodge Pikachu.”
The little mouse nodded and readied for a dodge. As the fox jumped it released a barrage of fireballs from its mouth. The Pikachu jumped over them and did a little flip, showing off.
“Now, use Discharge,” the other twin shouted.
“She has the same annoying voice!” Jyharri was still covering his ears.
As Pikachu landed it released several bolts of lightning, none seeming to go in a specific direction. One of the bolts landed right next to Jyharri, missing by a few inches. Vulpix dodged the bolt of lightning headed towards her by doing a perfect back flip. Another lightning bolt headed back towards its trainer. She saw it coming, but her reflexes weren’t fast enough. She was hit and fell to the floor. Her twin ran towards her, but the first one there was Brandon.
“Are you alright?” he asked her worried.
“Yeah,” she answered him. As she looked into his eyes he could see she had beautiful brown eyes. “Thanks. Who are you?”
“I-I-I’m,” he stuttered.
“He’s Brandon,” Jyharri said, walking up to their side, hands in his pockets. “I’m Jyharri.”
“I’ve heard of you,” she said. “You were in that awesome battle on the boat here.”
Jyharri laughed. “The very same,” he said.
Brandon looked at Jyharri, anger rising. I want to punch you in the face so hard, he thought.
“This is my twin, Brenna,” she said point behind Brandon to the girl who looked exactly like her. “And I am Brianna.”
“L-l-let me help you up,” Brandon said, holding out his hand.
Brianna smiled and took his hand. “Thanks,” she said as she stood up.
After helping her up Brandon noticed they were still holding hands. He started to blush as he retracted his hand fast and turned away, looking at a wall. Brianna smiled again at this. As she turned to recall her Pikachu her brown hair whipped Brandon in the back of the head. As he flinched he turned to see Brianna staring straight into his eyes.
“Do you have a problem looking me in the eyes?” she asked him.
“N-n-n-no it’s j-just that I have a p-problem talking to p-p-p,” Brandon said, not finishing his sentence.
“I think he’s trying to say you are beautiful,” Jyharri translated.
“Really,” Brianna said blushing, not facing Brandon.
“Yeah,” said Brandon. “I truly do.”
“What were you guys doing out here battling?” Jyharri asked. “Shouldn’t you be in class?”
“Shouldn’t you be in class?” Brenna shrilly shouted at him.
“Geez, don’t yell,” Jyharri said. “Please for all of us.”
“We got kicked out,” Brianna told him. “What about you guys?”
“We were going to the principal’s office but didn’t know where it was,” said Jyharri.
“It is right over there,” Brenna pointed down the hallway to the left of them. “It has a big sign, so you can’t miss it, even though I almost did.”
Jyharri thanked the twins and started to walk down the hall. After a couple seconds he noticed Brandon wasn’t following him. After grabbing Brandon he started to drag him down the hall.
“Hey,” Brandon told him. “Why didn’t you leave me?”
“Please without me you wouldn’t have said one intelligent thing,” Jyharri told him.
“You’re probably right,” Brandon agreed.
After walking for about five minutes the boys were in front of a door that said “Headmaster Taylor”
“Is the Headmaster a girl?” Brandon asked.
“If it was it would say Headmistress then,” Jyharri told him.
As Jyharri turned the door knob on the oak door he noticed the rowan wood desk in the center of the room. The room was lined with wooden bookshelves that seemed to be made of elm wood. A red chair was behind the desk, the back of it to the boys. A plant on the desk looked like poison ivy, almost purple in color. As the two boys walked into the room they saw a huge window behind the desk. In the reflection they were able to see a young woman who seemed to be in her mid twenties. As she spun around Jyharri thought she looked familiar.
“Don’t I know you from somewhere?” Jyharri asked thinking of who she could be.
“I don’t think so,” she said. “I’m the new headmistress so this is my first day.”
“Same with us,” said Brandon.
“So what can I do for you guys?” the headmistress asked.
“You can start by telling us your name,” Jyharri almost demanded.
The headmistress gave Jyharri a look that said, “I’ll be watching you.”
“I am Headmistress Rojas,” she said. “And you boys are?”
“I’m Brandon.”
“I’m Jyharri.”
“Well I hope I don’t see too much of you two,” said the headmistress smiling. “So what are you here for?”
“In Pokémon Physiology my Torterra “accidently” stomped on this kid’s Cleffa,” Brandon told her.
“I’m here because I feel like it,” Jyharri said shrugging.
The headmistress shook her head. “You boys are already on the wrong path. I’ll let you two off with a warning this time, but next time I’ll go straight to the discipline book. Off to class.”
As Brandon and Jyharri walked out of the office both were surprised. They were expecting to get some sort of punishment, but they just got warnings.
“Well, looks like we got off easy,” said Jyharri.
As they reached the spot where they met Brenna and Brianna the girls were gone. All that was left were burn marks from Pikachu’s Discharge. As Jyharri opened the door to the classroom he was in Brandon waved goodbye. The instant Jyharri stepped in he felt a book hit him in the back of the head. As he turned he saw Sydnie, an angry expression on her face.
“Where did you go?” Sydnie asked loudly.
“Outside the classroom because the teacher told me to go out,” Jyharri told her rubbing the back of his head.
“I stepped out for a drink and didn’t see you,” said Sydnie angrily. “Now where did you go?”
“Oh,” Jyharri said. “I was lost on the path of life.”
Sydnie rolled her eyes and threw the book into Jyharri’s arms. Jyharri laughed and set the book down. As Sydnie turned to walk away Jyharri stopped her.
“What’s wrong?” Jyharri asked.
“I wanted our classes together to be fun and exciting, but so far you’ve slept through all of them,” she told him almost tearing up.
“I’m sorry, but most of the classes we have together have been boring,” Jyharri told her. “Battle Skills was better than this class, but I already know how to battle. I don’t know about you…”
“Is that supposed to mean something?” she asked.
“Well I haven’t seen you battle yet or even seen your team.”
“Then let’s battle at lunch,” Sydnie challenged him. “I’ll prove to you that what I learned in class is better than what you already know!”
The news of the upcoming battle spread through the school like wildfire. Anyone who had that lunch couldn’t wait to see it. Some said it wouldn’t even be that good; others started to pick their favorite. As the lunch bell rang students surrounded the two trainers.
“I’ll give you one last chance to back down before I embarrass you,” Jyharri told Sydnie.
“I won’t give in to you,” Sydnie said angrily.
“Then so be it!”
Jyharri pulled out a Pokéball and held it in between his fingertips. As Sydnie drew hers Jyharri smiled. Sydnie tossed her Pokéball onto the field, an angry expression on her face. As her Pokéball opened a creature similar to a sea serpent appeared. The top of its head was long, with a point at the end, and long hair-like fins drooping from the sides of the head. Glitter sparkled off its body as it came out. The tail of it ended in brilliant blue and pink scales, the end of it looked like a fan.
“Zangoose, standby,” Jyharri shouted.
Zangoose emerged from his Pokéball ready to battle. He held his claws up, telling Milotic to bring it. Milotic just floated in the air staring at Zangoose. Zangoose crouched low, waiting for a command.
“Ladies first,” Jyharri said, bowing a little.
“You’ll regret that,” Sydnie yelled. “Your Zangoose is going down in one hit!”
“Hmph,” was all Jyharri said.
“Milotic use Hydro Pump,” Sydnie cried.
Milotic rose up and flew towards Zangoose. Jyharri noticed it moved in a zigzag motion. As Milotic got closer to Zangoose, the Cat Ferret Pokémon grabbed it by its face.
“Zangoose doesn’t like it when strangers are in his personal space,” Jyharri informed them.
The crowd was cheering loudly as Zangoose stopped Milotic’s attack. Zangoose started to close his claw tighter around Milotic’s face. Zangoose’s other claw started to glow brightly.
“Hit it with Focus Punch,” Jyharri said.
Zangoose swung his glowing claw towards Milotic. The instant before his claw reached Milotic, he let go of it, punching it towards the crowd. The crowd gasped and parted letting Milotic hit a table. As Milotic got back up Sydnie made motions with her hands, ending with pointing at Zangoose. Milotic flew towards Zangoose and in the blink of an eye Milotic was wrapped around Zangoose, squeezing him as tight as she could. Zangoose cried out in pain.
“My Milotic is going to squeeze your Zangoose until it cannot battle anymore,” Sydnie told him. “It would be best if you gave up now! Your battle skills cannot beat what a teacher taught me!”
Jyharri started to laugh. Now Zangoose had started to look angry. He started to clench his claws tighter, his face scrunching up.
“Didn’t I tell you? Zangoose doesn’t like it when strangers are in his personal space.”
Suddenly, Zangoose’s body started to glow yellow. Bolts of electricity started to fly off of his body.
“Now,” Jyharri started, “taste Zangoose’s Thunder attack!”
Zangoose let out a loud cry. Milotic was electrocuted instantly, sliding back towards Sydnie. Zangoose jumped back towards Jyharri, awaiting another command.
“Even though he can’t use Volt Tackle,” Jyharri said. “Zangoose use Quick Attack, then combine it with Thunder, but don’t release it!”
Zangoose dashed towards Milotic, turning into a white blur. Halfway there he was shrouded in electricity. Milotic looked up and could only see a yellow blur running towards her.
“Milotic try to use Water Pulse,” Sydnie cried worried.
Milotic shot out many water rings, but Zangoose was too fast. He dodged all of them. When Zangoose was close enough he jumped. Milotic was surprised and could not dodge. There was a huge explosion, a big gust of wind erupted. Everything that was not held onto was blown away. Kids held onto their hats and blazers. Sydnie covered her eyes while Jyharri stood still, holding on to his hat.
“Your Milotic is done for,” Jyharri told Sydnie as Zangoose ran back to his side. “Recall it and send out your next Pokémon.”
Sydnie recalled her fallen Pokémon and drew another Pokéball, looking at Jyharri with an evil stare. As she tossed out her second Pokéball, Jyharri drew his. Out of Sydnie’s Pokéball came a catlike creature with lavender fur. The gem on its forehead sparkled in the light. Its tail, which forked at the end, swished back and forth.
“My Espeon will not be defeated,” said Sydnie.
Espeon’s white eyes stared at Jyharri. He returned the stare with a smile.
“This should be interesting,” said Jyharri as he threw his Pokéball. “Eevee, standby for battle!”
Eevee emerged from her Pokéball with multiple flips. As she landed, she let out a cry saying she was ready. Eevee started out by dashing towards Espeon in a similar zigzag motion like Milotic. Right before Eevee hit Espeon, she was floating in midair, a pink outline surrounding her. Suddenly Eevee was slowly brought closer to Espeon.
“Eevee should have known of Espeon’s psychic powers,” Sydnie told Jyharri.
“You should know to never underestimate an opponent,” Jyharri said.
Just then, black energy started to gather in Eevee’s mouth. Espeon tried to jump back, but Eevee fired the ball at point blank range. Espeon flew back, skidding against the ground. As Eevee landed, she flipped back to her trainer and Zangoose. Espeon slowly got up and its ears straightened. Eevee was floating into the air again. When Eevee was about ten feet in the air she started to fall to the ground. The crowd gasped as they saw the little Pokémon hit the ground. When Eevee was about to stand up, she was lifted into the air again. Once more she was thrown into the ground. This process was repeated four more times.
“Give up before I injure your Pokémon,” Sydnie yelled.
“Eevee, can you battle?” Jyharri asked his little Pokémon.
Eevee nodded her head as she stood. Eevee stared Espeon down, anger rising. Eevee suddenly disappeared and reappeared a few feet in front of her original spot.
“Keep using Agility, and then follow up with an Iron Tail,” Jyharri shouted.
Eevee’s tail hard started to glow as she dashed towards Espeon.
“Stop that Eevee with Psychic,” Sydnie ordered.
Espeon tried to catch Eevee in its sight, but Eevee was too fast. As Eevee appeared in front of Espeon, she jumped, flipping in the air. Espeon looked up to see Eevee slam her tail into his face.
“Now use Shadow Ball!” Jyharri yelled.
Eevee jumped back and started to gather more black energy into her mouth. When Espeon stood Eevee shot the ball out, hitting Espeon in the side.
“One more hit and Espeon is done!” someone in the crowd shouted.
The crowd buzzed with excitement. It had looked like Eevee was going to win.
“Espeon, use Morning Sun,” said Sydnie.
Espeon looked out one of the windows and stared into the sun. Suddenly his injuries were healed. Espeon stood up like it had never been hit before.
“No way!” part of the crowd groaned.
Another part of the crowd cheered wildly. Eevee started to breathe heavily.
This isn’t good, Jyharri thought. Eevee is running out of steam and Espeon is like it just came out of the package. I have to do something!
“Espeon,” Sydnie said quietly. “Finish this with Focus Blast.”
Now energy had started to gather in Espeon’s mouth. The major difference between Espeon’s and Eevee’s was the color. Espeon’s was brownish with some white. The energy seemed to be spinning in Espeon’s mouth.
“Get out of there Eevee!” Jyharri shouted. “That’s a Fighting type attack!”
Eevee dashed to the side and tried to run around Espeon, but when she got close the blast was released and caught Eevee in the side. Eevee slid to the feet of the crowd not moving. Jyharri turned his hat backwards and recalled his Eevee. Zangoose started to growl at Espeon and Sydnie, angry that they hurt his friend.
“I was going to go easy on you, but it looks like I’m going to have to show no mercy and finish you here and now!” Jyharri yelled.
“Your best will not defeat me,” Sydnie told him, recalling Espeon. “Every move I make I learned from someone.”
“Zangoose, Zang, Zangoose!” Zangoose shouted at Sydnie.
“Zangoose said, “No matter what you do you are done for”,” Jyharri explained.
As both trainers drew their Pokéballs, they waited. Sydnie eyed Jyharri, wondering what he could have up his sleeve while Jyharri just smiled. Sydnie threw her Pokéball out first.
“I will not lose to you!” she yelled.
Out of her Pokéball came a reptilian creature that resembled a toad or dinosaur. Its blue-green color made it radically different from Sydnie’s other Pokémon. Its most notable feature was the bulb on its back. It was green in color and was a little smaller than it was. Jyharri looked at the little Pokémon and fell over laughing. The crowd started to laugh also, even Zangoose started to laugh.
“That’s your last Pokémon?” Jyharri asked between laughs.
“Yeah,” Sydnie said stomping her foot. “You have a problem with it?”
“Yeah,” Jyharri replied. “I think it will be too easy.”
Jyharri tossed his Pokéball out, trying to stop laughing. Out of his Pokéball came his ace Pokémon; Charizard. The little green Pokémon started to shake as he looked at Charizard. Charizard looked down at his opponent and shot flames out of his nostrils.
“Bulbasaur,” Sydnie called out. “Don’t be afraid. You can win!”
Bulbasaur stopped shaking and looked at Charizard, focused on taking him down. Bulbasaur dashed towards the Fire Type, not thinking of what might happen. Charizard simply put his foot on top of Bulbasaur’s head, stopping him in its tracks. Bulbasaur tried to overpower Charizard’s foot, but he failed. As Bulbasaur tried to overpower Charizard again the Fire Pokémon simply moved his foot. Bulbasaur kept running until he ran into a stone pillar. Charizard turned and crossed his arms.
“Bulbasaur use Vine Whip!” Sydnie shouted.
Bulbasaur turned around vines shot out from the sides of his bulb. As the reached Charizard, he just grabbed a hold of them. Bulbasaur tried to pull them back, but Charizard proved he was stronger.
“Oh no,” Sydnie cried.
“Finish him,” Jyharri calmly said.
Charizard pulled on the vines making Bulbasaur fly towards him. Suddenly Charizard’s right claw was surrounded by fire. He balled it into a fist and punched Bulbasaur in the gut. As Bulbasaur hit the ground Charizard jumped back and expelled a stream of fire from his mouth. As it hit Bulbasaur Sydnie recalled him. Sydnie slumped down to the ground, holding Bulbasaur’s Pokéball.
“Looks like you were right,” said Sydnie. “You are better than me.”
“Same old Jyharri,” said a voice from the crowd.
Jyharri turned to face where the voice came from. Out of the crowd stepped a girl wearing a red blazer. Her golden brown hair came down to her shoulders, her blue eyes complimenting it. Her white skirt seemed to sway as she walked.
“Is that you Jessica?” Jyharri asked.
“Who else is your number one rival?”