Thread: Pokemon: A Trainer's Crutch (LilGunner/BennyQ)

Kaya looked over her shoulder as Aydin came down, appreciatively inhaling the smell of coffee in the air. Good morning, she replied having already started on her coffee her response a tad more chipper. Breakfast sounds fantastic. Boy did she know she made a wise choice to work for Aydin. A bed and roof, coffee in the morning and a guaranteed breakfast? Absolutely nothing like sleeping out in the wilds with no guarantee of safety, both from Pokemon and the weather, or of a morning meal. The sizzling scent of bacon and eggs filled the air, enough to make her mouth water and nearly drool like Gloom. It was a pleasant and quiet morning as they ate their breakfast. This is delicious! Kaya said in earnest between bites. Certainly five star gourmet compared to foraging for berries. Regardless, it was a fantastic meal. She shared a little of her portion with her spoiled Pikachu. Aydin had asked who her favorite was, maybe unknowingly it was Pikachu. Kaya got up to help with the dishes if nothing else than to dry them and put them away while Aydin washed. Icy prickles crept up her skin at the sudden shrieks and cries. Kaya was quick on Aydin's heels as they ran out of the house. Pikachu followed right after the two humans. At the lake lay an odd scene. All the water Pokemon huddled together, those that could manage on land up on the banks, the others as far up the banks as they could go. Dragonair and Lapras were the only ones further out in the water. Lapras was silent and still, staring down the frothing bubbles. What- was all Kaya managed to say before the Gyrados burst forth from the boiling water. Holy shit! Despite knowing something was there the sudden appearance and sheer size of the Gyrados startled her. Pi! Pikachu echoed in his own startled surprise. The Gyrados was quick to attack and Dragonair, clearly the bravest of the lot, did her best. The explosion of their clashing attacks sent shockwaves through the air and deep into the belly. Yet poor Dragonair wasn't enough. They could only watch as she was smacked out of the water with a mighty tail whip. As Aydin ran to her Kaya looked up at the Gyrados as it roared its challenge. Kaya stuck her fingers in her mouth and whistled for her Pokemon. Pikachu hopped onto her shoulder as Rapidash arrived wreathed in flames with Butterfree and Fearow hot on her trail. Ok you guys let's do this! It seemed crazy but she hopped on Rapidash's back and they ran for the shore line. Lapras, use ice beam. Freeze Gyrados in the water and make us an ice bridged. Lapras' response was swift. Rearing his head back with a haunting, echoing cry the powerful ice gathered in. The beam shot forward, first at the base of Gyrados where his body disappeared beneath the water. From there Lapras swung his head making a bridge of ice from Gyrados to the shoreline. Rapidash leaped onto the ice bridge, her hooves hissing as they hit the ice. Pikachu! Light screen! Stay here and keep it up to protect the other Pokemon! Pikachu nodded and hopped off his ride. Chu! His red cheeks lit up and a brilliant flash shimmered before him and the other Pokemon. It wasn't a full defense but if any stray attacks came their way it would greatly reduce any damage. A good thing too as Gyrados thrashed, pinned in place by thick and heavy sheets of ice. He roared in frustration and leashed another beam. A wild shot that flew off into the forest. Keep up that ice Lapras! Kaya called as Rapidash ran along the ice path toward the Gyrados. She reached to her belt and grabbed Gloom's poke ball. The only one who didn't get released yet. OK Gloom, we need you. The ball landed right at the base of Gyrados and they tiny Gloom materialized. He froze a moment and stared up at the Gyrados who roared and thrashed to be free. Kaya nearly gagged, already able to smell Gloom's terror. It's ok Gloom, it's ok! Use your stun spore! Butterfree use sleep powder! Fearow use whirlwind, keep those powders swirling around Gyrados! Rapidash slid to a stop as the orders were issues and the others were quick to obey, even the terrified Gloom. A whirling tornado of stunspore and sleep powder swirled around the massive dragon Pokemon. It roared in defiances even as it was enveloped in paralyzing powders. Enough! Kaya called out. Every Pokemon stopped. The swirling winds halted and the remaining dusts settled into the water. Gyrados was no longer thrashing, his eyes heavy, long body shaking. He swayed on the spot. Rapidash back to shore, take Gloom, Kaya hissed. Rapidash made a small face but gave a small chuffing sigh in agreement. She picked up Gloom and ran back to shore. Too tired all of a sudden the Gyrados couldn't keep himself up anymore. He fell, bending where the ice held him. His massive body collapsing into the water sending up a mighty wave. Oh...shit... Kaya said, staring up at the wave before it came crashing down. The ice bridge broke as part of Gyrados' body collapsed on top of it. The water settled buy Kaya was gone. Lapras gave a startled cry and plunged his head into the water. Barely a moment later he came back up, holding Kaya by her turtleneck. She coughed and spluttered a moment before laughing. Thanks Lapras, put me by Gyrados will you? Lapras obliged her and gently set her on the free floating ice. Soaked and dripping her steps were unsteady given the slickness of the ice but she doggedly moved to the fast fading Gyrados. It made low, pitiful sounds as it blinked its bleary eyes as the approaching human. Hey...hey...shhhh it's ok, Kaya said gently as she approached. Reaching out she laid a hand on the three pointed crest between his slowly blinking eyes. I'm sorry we had to do this to you but you scared everyone. Gently she stroked the crest as she looked him over. Besides the paralysis and the sleep powder he wasn't any worse for the wear. The whole event had been odd but there had been no time to think, just act. Now that all had settled down Kaya could wonder why the Gyrados suddenly appeared and attacked. A shame it wasn't easier to talk to Pokemon, despite their intelligence. Kaya looked over Gyrados again. His scales shimmering and glossy in the morning light. Then she noticed several spots along his body where the scales were damaged, missing or shattered. Clearly it wasn't from their attacks either. Looks like we weren't the first ones you fought huh? How about you stay with us then? Gyrados' eyes narrowed a moment as though confused. After a few moments it made a small, high little roar sound, eyes closing as if smiling. Kaya grinned and laughed quietly. Ok then, she said as she took out an empty ball. With a light toss the ball bounced off of Gyrados' side. In a bright, red flash he caught caught. The ball didn't even light up or wiggle, there had been no struggle. Kaya smiled as she picked the ball back up. We'll take good care of you. Promise, she said to the ball. Kaya waved Lapras over. He gave an excited little cry and lowered his head to her. You did so good! I'm proud of you, she said with an affectionate hug to his face. Lapras gave another delighted cry and lifted. His head with Kaya still holding on. She laughed as he easily picked her up and swam for shore, depositing her on the land. Pika pi! Pikachu ran up and jumped onto Kaya. Butterfree, Rapidash, and Fearow all joined. Gloom stood off and well away from the group. You all did really good, she said while lavishing affection of each Pokemon. Kaya paused and looked over at Gloom. With a hard swallow she moved towards him, holding her breath. Gloom looked up but jerked his face away. Gloom I... she stared but gagged and coughed. Even after that Gloom still wouldn't stop emitting that eye watering odor. Gloom can't we...? But Gloom huffed and shot a little of his stun spore her eyes. Fine then, return, she said and recalled him to his ball. Oh Gloom... Finally Kaya went over to Aydin and Dragonair. Is she ok? She asked, crouching down beside them. We might need to go to town and take some of them to the Pokemon Center soon, Kaya suggested. Dragonair is really brave, standing up to Gyrados like that. You must be really proud of her, Kaya added with a grin.