Running Erins (Legacy)

**Fragments** is the seventh chapter of Pokemon Legacy.

## Plot

[Daniel was at his desk doing homework and looked up at his calendar. He noticed that the days had flown by and his dad’s birthday was in just three days. He decided he should send out a gift today to ensure that it got to his father in time. He went out to the living room to put on his shoes and head out to ask Wicke for permission to go to the islands. In the living room, the other three housemates were doing their own things.]

Venus: Hi Daniel. Did you finish your homework, too?

[Isaac looked up from the console in the living room, he had been trying to teach Leaf and Crash how to play video games, with some results.]

Isaac: What’s up, man?

Daniel: Yup, homework is all done.

Mason: Good luck with whatever you got planned today.

Daniel: Going to try and head into town and buy my dad a gift for his birthday.

[Isaac looked back and started prying the controller out of Crash’s hands as she tried to eat it.]

Isaac: See you when you get back.

[Daniel nodded and was on his way to request a ship to one of the Alolan Islands. He was planning on running a few errands today in order to send his father a gift for his birthday back in Sinnoh. He ran through the pathways on Aether University, his movement caused him to not feel the newest set of tremors on the island. He finally reached his destination, Professor Wicke’s office.]

Daniel: Professor, I’d like to request a ship.

Wicke: To which island and what for?

Daniel: Melemele Island. I'm looking for a birthday present for my father.

[Wicke agreed to Daniel’s request and filled out the appropriate paperwork. An hour later, Daniel was on a ship to Melemele Island, hoping to find a gift in the shopping mall in Hau’oli City.]

Daniel: The mall has so much stuff in it, and I'm gonna prowl every division, every angle, to find that gift. Alright, Pikachu?

[Daniel finally arrived on Melemele Island in Hau’oli City and made a beeline for the mall. Should he find a perfect gift in an hour or two, he would be able to send it home with the post office in town. This would allow his gift to arrive on time for his father’s birthday. Daniel looked around trying to find the perfect gift for his father, but he wasn’t sure what to get.]

Daniel: Come on, come on, have to figure out what to find!

[He wanted to find a gift, but he was lost on what it would be, every shop had a lot to look through. After thirty minutes of searching, he finally found a gift for his father. After purchasing it he turned to start making his way to the post office with it. He rushed onto the main street and slammed right into a girl with a camera. Both of them fell to the floor with a thud, the girl scrambled to pick up her camera.]

Girl: Look at that, viewers! We have our first opponent of the day! It’s time to Roggenrola!

[The fall hurt as Daniel got up, rubbing where he fell. When he heard she wanted a battle, his mood picked up.]

Daniel: Sorry I ran into you, I didn’t see you! I was in a rush and I- wait did you say battle? I’ll give you one if that’s what you're asking for!

Girl: You hear that, folks? We got a really worked-up opponent! Let’s show him what Seaking a battle with me is all about!

[With a Great Ball in hand, the girl sent out Quilava.]

Girl: Cinder, let’s show this dude our blaze of glory in a battle!

Daniel: Show her what we've got, Pikachu, your moment has come!

[Cinder used Ember as Pikachu went with Electro Ball. Both hit with Daniel’s Pikachu taking more damage. Cinder kept going on the offensive, while Pikachu switched it up with Thunder Wave. Cinder was paralyzed as it went for Ember again and Pikachu. Pikachu was not looking too well as Cinder went for a Quick Atack to finish him off.]

Daniel: Quick, Pikachu, return! Happiny, your moment has come!

[Daniel switched out Pikachu in favor of Happiny, the Quick Attack meant for Pikachu landed on Happiny with a critical hit. Cinder went back to using Ember with Happiny countering with Pound. The attacks both landed with Happiny looking more hurt thanks to the Quick Attack. Ember and Pound transferred once again, with Happiny struggling to fight. Happiny switched it up with Disarming Voice as Cinder was paralyzed. Happiny went back to using Pound as Cinder had resisted her previous attack. Cinder used Ember, breaking through the paralysis and fainting Happiny.]

Daniel: Pikachu, go back out! See how much you can bring Cinder down!

[Cinder used Ember once again with Pikachu using Electro Ball. Despite Pikachu being low health, he won the standoff and was able to faint Cinder.]

Girl: GO HERNANDO, MY RISING STAR!

[An Alolan Geodude was sent out, he was an unusual brown color as he sparkled upon being sent out. He went for the kill with Rollout.]

Daniel: Pikachu, hang on a little bit longer and use Electro Ball!

[It was no use, Hernando resisted the Electro Ball and finished off Pikachu with Rollout, causing him to faint. With both Pikachu and Happiny down, only one Pokemon was left, as Daniel recalled Pikachu back. He sent out his final Pokemon.]

Daniel: Butterfree, your moment has come! Use Confusion!

[The Confusion landed, but Hernando was locked into Rollout making it a stronger move as it became a one-hit knock out on Butterfree.]

Girl: Hernando, my superstar!

[Today was not really the day to feel upset, Daniel had things to do, but he recalled Butterfree, and looked to the girl.]

Daniel: You're very tough, once again, I'm so sorry I rammed into you, I was in a real hurry. I'm Daniel Flint, from Sinnoh, and you are?

Erin: You really haven’t heard of me? I’m the rising streamer known as Erin! Bringing my home region of Johto to the limelight that it deserves!

[She grabbed Daniel and posed for a picture as her Rotom phone snapped one before he could react. The girl had a lot of spunk to her, in addition to battling talent. She was quick to grab him and get him in a photo. Daniel had never heard of Erin before, but nonetheless may be some part of him felt envy for her talent, in a good way, smiling for her photo. She posted the photo as it gained very little actual traction, she read one of the comments and frowned putting her phone away.]

Erin: Off to my next big hit!

[She rushed off before Daniel could say or do anything else.]

Daniel: I’ll need to expand my team if I wanna beat her next time.. The gift!

[Daniel continued off running quickly but carefully so as to not run into anything else. He arrived at the post office and shipped his father’s gift to him. After all that rushing around, Daniel had a much-needed rest. He sat in the chair in the office, resting to catch his breath. This was a hectic day, and he had spent so much energy, doing all that running to get around, trying to focus so much on doing this task that he didn't think much about himself. It was still a while until the boat would come to get him to take him back to campus. With time to kill, Daniel decided to search the island for a new Pokemon partner. He ventured to the northern part of the island had he hadn’t been there upon his first visit to the island so perhaps it would prove beneficial. There were a few things that Daniel would hope to catch and add to his team. The first note to appear to him was a wild Mankey scurrying across the pathway to get to a different grass patch. Daniel went up to the Mankey and started a battle in an attempt to catch it.]

Daniel: Happiny would have a disadvantage of type and Butterfree would likely be too strong. Pikachu, your moment has come!

[Daniel sent out Pikachu as the Mankey took notice of Daniel and started yelling in an aggressive manner. The Mankey ran up to Pikachu and used Low Kick. The moves collided and Daniel had Pikachu use Thunder Wave. The Thunder Wave hits as Mankey used Fury Swipes. Pikachu went for another Quick Attack, with Mankey being slower thanks to the Thunder Wave, it tripped on Pikachu’s tail and fell. Daniel saw this as an opportunity and tossed a Pokeball catching the Mankey with a Pokeball. He was excited about his capture and checked the time. He would have enough time to catch another Pokemon, but he would have run to the boat if he did. Daniel decided to risk it and headed to the northwest part of the island known as Route 2. There was a few Pokemon on his mental list of potential partners. He searched the grass for a bit and found one of the mons on his list, Growlithe. Daniel approached the fiery dog, he anticipated a battle with it and prepared Happiny’s Pokeball for it. The Growlithe barked and started running. Daniel chased after it, carrying Happiny.]

Daniel: Come back here!

Growlithe: Gro?

[It stopped dead in its tracks and turned around to look at Daniel.]

Daniel: You gave quite the chase, So, would you like to come with me?

Growlithe: Lithe

[The dog wagged its tail as Daniel threw a Pokeball at it. The ball hit Growlithe as it went inside with a click. The dog Pokemon was caught as Daniel checked the time. It was just as he feared, it was almost time for the boat back to campus. He picked up Growlithe’s Pokeball and started a mad rush back to the docks. As he sprinted across the island, Erin ran up alongside him. She was also running for the boat. She locked eyes with Daniel and started running faster. The mad sprint to the boat had turned into a race. Erin was outpacing Daniel as he sprinted harder to try and catch up.]

Daniel: Oh no, you don’t.

[Erin leaped from the dock onto the boat as she turned around and watched Daniel finally catch up and leap onto the boat as well. Daniel jumped but it seemed he wouldn’t make the leap as Erin grabbed him and pulled him into the boat.]

Erin: Yes I do. Seemed you couldn’t Blitzle ahead of me.

[Daniel fell to the floor of the boat exhausted as he desperately tried to catch his breath.]

Daniel: Thanks for the save… That… was a lot… of running..

Erin: Should manage your time better.

Daniel: I know…. I guess I just get preoccupied with tasks for other people…Then I try to make time for myself and this happens.

[Daniel finally made his way home to his dorm where he saw everyone else hanging out in the living room.]

Daniel: Hello, everyone. Today has been eventual, to say the least.

Venus: Really? What happened?

Mason: How was running errands?

Daniel: Got it delivered, after a long while of searching. I also ran into a trainer. She was quite the challenge. I do look forward to battling her again.

Isaac: I’m sure you will get her next time.

Daniel: Thanks. I am hoping the new Pokemon I caught can help me next time I battle her.

[The next day, Daniel video-called his father to wish him a happy birthday. He was inside his room with the door shut as he made his call. Daniel smiled as he saw his father for the first time in a while.]

Daniel: Hey Dad, Happy Birthday!

Mr.Flint: Is it my birthday already?

Daniel: Yeah, Dad. I got the perfect gift for you. I hope you like it.

Mr.Flint: You sent something? Dear? Is there a package from Daniel?

Mrs.Flint: No, Dear.

Daniel: I swear I sent it?

Mr.Flint: Must just be running a day late, kiddo.

Daniel: I was hoping it would get there in time.

Mr.Flint: Don’t worry about it. I’m sure it's a great gift.

Daniel: Thanks, Dad.

[Daniel smiled and the call came to an end as Mr.Flint had to go to work.]

## Major Events

* Daniel meets Erin
* Daniel catches Mankey and Growlithe

## Characters

### Supporting Characters

* Mason Shade
* Venus Aphrodite
* Isaac Laudren
* Erin

### Minor Characters

* Professor Wicke
* Mr.Flint
* Mrs.Flint

### Pokemon Used

* Pikachu (Daniel's)
* Cinder (Quilava, Erin's)
* Happiny (Daniel's)
* Hernando (Alolan Geodude, Erin's, shiny)
* Butterfree (Daniel's)
* Mankey (wild, caught by Daniel)
* Growlithe (wild, caught by Daniel)

## Trivia

* Erin is a character made by Blake that is based heavily on Iono, but will be developed to be different.