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Post by TheNinjaCyndaquil on Oct 21, 2016 23:38:56 GMT -6
This is a pokemon story that I've been working on for years. I originally posted it on quotev. Chapter 1 and 2 are made, and I will post them after this post. Enjoy: *goes to get the two chapters*
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Post by TheNinjaCyndaquil on Oct 21, 2016 23:44:07 GMT -6
Chapter 1: The Beginning
"Come back please....just stop!" A five year old boy said as he ran through Viridian Forest. His face was being whipped with tree branches, and scratched badly as he ran through the dark forest. His emerald green eyes were filled with tears as he ran. He had just been attacked by two Team Rocket members, the smaller Rocket grunt had been a bit younger than him, but the older member had been training him to steal. "You can't just take him from me! My father gave him to me!" He continued as he ran his breath was growing short as he was crying and running at the same time. He was growing further and further away from the two grunts when he tripped over a rotting root that stuck up from the ground, like a shiny pokemon in a group of regular pokemon. As he tripped he began to break into tears more "Pi...Pichu" he said sadly as he struggled to get back up. He heard a very faint "Pichu Pi!" as the Rocket duo fled the boy sat down in defeat and looked around. He couldn't see where he was due to the tears in his eyes, and he couldn't recognize his surroundings. He just continued to sit there hoping for Professor Elm, or his friend, Lion, to find him.
A few minutes went by as the boy sat in the damp mud of the forest. He heard pokemon running past him in fear as they were wild. He was about to call out for Elm, or Lion when he heard a noise it wasn't one he recognized. His guard went up as he looked around. He tried to dry the tears from his eyes as he heard the noise closer "Gia!" The noise rang loudly in the damp air. All of a sudden there was a flash of silver right in front of the boy, he attempted to jump out of the way, but was knocked over. Upon opening his eyes he noticed the silver pokemon had fainted. The boy examined the injured beast, and saw some burns, cuts, and worse of all a deep cut in it's side. "Hey...get up...you have to" the boy said in worry as he examined the large pokemon. The beast was silver with blue flaps on it's back, and blue triangles on it's closed eyes it had a blue spike on it's tail, and a blue chest. "I....I think I've seen this pokemon before" the boy said between shaky breathing from crying, and hiccups from loosing his breath as he ran. He was about to approach the pokemon when he heard another voice "Oh! Ho'Oh" a new cry rang out. As it sounded out, the boy saw the first pokemon stir. It then looked at the boy before sending out another cry of "Lugia Lu!" The boy then looked at the pokemon in shock he wanted to tell it to stay down, and rest, but he knew this pokemon wouldn't.
Just as he was about to walk back to the pokemon's tail area, where the boy had been hit with, he saw a very bright pink light that radiated off the Lugia. "Hey please just rest" he said in worry before he was hit with a strange power. The boy flinched as he heard nothing, but screaming. It wasn't his screaming instead it was the sound of many pokemon screaming in joy, pain, and fear. The boy felt like he was about to pass out when he heard a new voice. "Tiger....huh the name seems to fit" the voice said softly, but loud enough for him to hear over the agonizing pokemon screams. "Wh...Who's there...I......i....if it's Team Rocket please go away...don't attack me again please." Tiger said in fear, and tears began to fill his emerald eyes once more as he was afraid, and sad at the memory of the attack. "Hmmm fear...why are you afraid young one...is it because you lost your friend?" The voice said soothingly. Tiger then managed to growl as his fear drove his adrenaline. He then got up, and replied in a strong, but shaking voice as he continued to hear the screaming, and feel the fear in his chest. "Ho....How do you know! It just happened, and then a Lugia, a pokemon I though only existed in my story books. Crashes into me" he replied afraid.
Tiger waited a few moments for a reply he then heard the screaming fade into the background as he heard the strange voice laugh. "Stories...you humans have a way of making legends, legend." The voice said kindly. Tiger then blinked, am I talking to Lugia!? He thought in shock. He was about to rationalize the answer when he heard Lugia reply "Yes young boy..you're talking to me, and I have something very important to tell you...this Ho-Oh. It just attacked me out of nowhere. I tried to fight it back, but I failed. You need to leave me behind. Get out of this forest and save yourself before Ho-Oh attacks you too." The pokemon said in worry. Tiger looked around the darkness for some sign of anything in the pokemon, but he couldn't see. He then heard the pokemon respond "If you do I'll allow you to keep this ability of understanding us..and being able to speak with us" Lugia said lowly. He then sat in the darkness for a few moments before Ho-Oh's cry rang out once more in the strange area.
"Us?" Tiger asked in confusion and looked around. Lugia then sighed softly "Us as in Pokemon" he replied, Tiger then blinked. "How do you know me?" he asked the legendary pokemon. Lugia then took a moment to respond his voice cut through the darkness softly, "..I've seen you before, and I known your father before too" he said lowly. Tiger was about to ask when Lugia continued "I fly over the skies of Johto rarely, and bring the rain to the fields of the region. As I fly over NewBark Town, your home town, I see you, and your friend heading to the lab daily. You, Tiger are different from your father. Well you are now. Your father, Frost, use to be kindhearted. He would heal pokemon, and risk his life for the weakest pokemon, but one day, the day I met him. He decided to go into Rocket HQ, and try to rescue some pokemon. You wouldn't remember because you were only two at the time. When he left the HQ" he said, but Tiger interupted him "he was a changed trainer..." the boy said sadly. Lugia then replied with a "yes" the legend then sighed, and Tiger heard Ho-Oh once more. "Please just believe me when I say you will get new friends. Yes they won't take Pichu's place, but you will get over your loss" Lugia said quickly and the screaming in the background wore off.
Tiger sat up in shock and looked at Lugia he had woke up from the strange vision, and he was uncertain if he was only dreaming. That was when he heard the legend speak "hurry run away" the legend said and tried to push the young boy forward with his tail. He then decided to take a look at the legend once more as he did he heard Lugia's voice once more in memory of the encounter. You have to leave me behind...save yourself. The voice rang in his ears, and Tiger was aware the legend was looking at him anxiously. Tiger then growled as he heard Ho-oh's cry once more, but closer. "I said leave" Lugia said in worry and fear was thick in the pokemon's voice. Tiger then growled, "you're hurt...and....and I already saw one friend go away for possibly forever...and I'm...I'm not going to allow you to be hurt or worse" Tiger said tears in his eyes once more. Lugia then growled angrily, which caused him to flinch. "Foolish boy you'll...!" it said loudly when a shadow covered the moon causing the forest to grow darker.
"Lugia..there you are...I've been looking forward to destroying you, and bringing glory to my master once more" a voice said menacingly. Tiger looked up and flinched as he saw Ho-Oh. The pokemon had gold, red, and green feathers. It then glared at the boy and smirked "heh are you that boy we heard cry earlier..what a wimp" he said lowly. Tiger looked over his shoulder to Lugia who was attempting to get up and fight back when Tiger yelled a response. "Yeah little Torchic it was me!" he said trying to sound brave. The pokemon then growled "what did you say punk!" He yowled, and shot a flamethrower at Tiger. The boy was hit, and growled lowly. "I thought you were suppose to create balance, and peace in Johto, and the world" Tiger said lowly. Lugia watched in shock and tried to get to it's feet. The legend felt helpless as he struggled to get up. Ho-Oh then laughed "on a regular occasion the five year old would be smart, but you didn't count in if the legend was caught, and trained by someone who might be evil" it said in a matter of fact tone. Lugia then growled "Leave Tiger alone, and go away" the silver legend said in worry. Ho-Oh then laughed "I'll leave....but I need to finish the job!" Ho-Oh said and fired off a sacred fire. The move was about to hit Lugia when Tiger jumped into the way, and was hit with the move. The force of the move caused trees to burn, and smoke to fill the air. Ho-Oh then laughed triumphantly, and flew away leaving the forest to burn.
Upon getting hit with sacred fire Tiger screamed in pain, and fell backwards. He then felt as if he had been thrown into a campfire as he was hurt. The boy then felt his energy drain, and he heard Lugia's worried cry. "Kid please...stay with me" the legend spoke, and Tiger tried to fight it. He then saw a hydro pump went over his face, and sprayed water on the burning trees. Tiger then felt some of the water splash off the tree and hit him soaking the young boy. He continued to fight for consciousness, but the darkness began to over come him once more. He then heard the screaming of pokemon, and Lugia's voice very faintly in his ears as he began to pass out. "You should have fled, but I won't yell at you for your courage. You saved my life in risk of yours, and I can't leave you here alone...to die" he heard the voice was speaking softly, and full of regret. Tiger then felt himself be picked up, and he felt his hat fall off his head as he was being picked up. He then finally succumbed to the darkness of his energy fleeing him, and he heard Lugia say "I'll take care of you, and guard you until you are well enough to go home" just before everything went dark, and he knew nothing more.
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Post by Cookie on Oct 21, 2016 23:47:50 GMT -6
Everyone must read this yes
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Post by TheNinjaCyndaquil on Oct 21, 2016 23:51:37 GMT -6
Chapter 2: welcome to the forest "When will he wake up" a Shiftree asked a Ninetales in concern. It had been a week since Lugia arrived in their den with Tiger. The Shiftree was wondering if the boy was still alive. The Ninetales sighed in annoyance at the Shiftree as she sniffed around the passed out boy. She examined the burns that covered him, as well as the deep burn on his right shoulder. She then grabbed a big leaf, and wrapped the burn up with it, and placed the remains of a dried up leaf next to the Shiftree. "Well" the Shiftree asked a bit more anxious. Nintales then sighed, and looked at a shiny Vulpix. The pokemon was looking at the boy with an interested look, this is her first human, the Ninetales thought to herself slightly. Ninetales continued to sniff Tiger. Glancing at the shiny Vulpix, she noticed the Vulpix was examining his brown, and black hair, she looked at rays of sun that filtered into the cave causing the sun to make the boy grunt in annoyance, and move his injured arm over his face. Ninetales then went over and covered the entrance with the vines that were parted in the entrance of the cave. The vines seemed to cover the large cave, and were leading toward the back where a large hole in the wall was. There was a sound of moving water coming from the back of the cave, and there was moss in most of the small dens within the cave where the other pokemon who lived in the caves resided. Ninetales watched as the vines covered the setting sun causing the den to grow dark once more. She sighed in relief as Tiger's bad arm was put back into his mossy bed, she then looked at the wrap and saw it was undoing itself. Ninetales then thought for a moment, and looked at the shiny Vulpix.
"Tally could you please grab me some more water from the stream, Tiger should wake up soon, and I'm sure Lugia will want to talk to him right away." The Ninetales spoke softly, but with a hint of a stern tone. Tally, the shiny Vulpix, then nodded before walking out of the cave. The Ninetales then focused on Tiger once more before speaking to the Shiftree. "Tiger is fine....well other than his right arm. I'm sure that he'll be up for you training with him in less than a moon" she said to the Shiftree lowly. "Though next time I'm healing an injured soul I'd appreciate it if you stayed out of the way. Please, Sage that's all I ask" she said to the Shiftree. Sage then nodded before looking at Tiger. From what Lugia had told the pokemon when the legend arrived with a human. The silver bird said that the boy was strong, and brave. Though now it looked very unconvincing when Sage looked at Tiger. The young boy was thinner than he had been when he first arrived. He was now looking sickly, and helpless as he lay in the moss. Ninetales glared at the Shiftree once more. He then sighed, and looked at the Ninetales apologetically. "Sorry for getting in your way, Kit" he said softly, and ran out of the cave.
About a half an hour went by before Tally had returned with a wet wad of moss. She then went to Kit silently, "I've got the water" she said muffledly through the moss as she walked across the cave. Kit then nodded to Tally, and looked at the boy's injured arm. She nodded to the Vulpix, and showed her were to place it with a flick of her tail. "Place it on his arm. I'd like to try, and heal that wound before it scars" the Ninetales said softly as she crushed up some oran berries silently. Tally nodded, and went over to the boy she placed the moss on his arm when she heard Tiger grown. She then went to his head, and saw Tiger's eyes open. The Vulpix jumped back in shock. Tiger looked around as if he was waking from a nightmare, he then looked at the shiny Vulpix in shock, and confusion.
"Where am I? What happened to Pichu" Tiger said frantically. He then winced in pain as the burns began to hurt him quickly. "Please just lay down" Tally says in worry, and went to Tiger cautiously. Tiger then blinked and looked at Tally. "Vulpix?" he said still confused he moved his injured arm which sent a sheering burning sensation through it. He growled in pain, and held his arm, tears were beginning to form in his eyes. Kit then went to Tiger holding the crushed berries. "You need to rest" the Ninetales said softly before nudging the crushed berries to the boy. Tiger seemed reluctant at first, why is this Ninetales, and Vulpix talking. What happened to me, Tiger thought to himself when he remembered the events in Viridian Forest. He then grabbed the berries as he felt his stomach growl, he looked at them, and began to eat them. "How are you feeling. Other than your burn" Kit asked as she sniffed around Tiger once more. "I feel strange, confused, and afraid" the boy said lowly. Kit then nodded "it's alright young one. You're safe here" she said softly, and reassured him with a smile.
"Alright" the small boy said softly he then glanced around the cave before looking at Tally once more. The boy had finished the berries, and was now thinking of the events in the forest. "How long have I been asleep" he half asked himself. His head spun as he tried to think clearly, he then heard Ninetales reply "you've been out for a week. Lugia wants to speak with you, but I recommend you rest" she said softly. Tiger blinked before forcing himself up with a grunt. Ninetales growled, and nodded to Vulpix who gently made Tiger lay down again. "You aren't well enough to walk to Lugia's den. I will tell Lugia you're awake, but I will not make you talk to him when you don't know where his den is, and when you're injured, and you need your rest" Kit said soft, but still stern before walking off to the back of the cave.
"So where do you come from?" Tally asked Tiger softly. She was sitting next to the small boy making sure he didn't move to much. Tiger blinked before he replied as he got more comfortable in the moss. "I come from NewBark Town in Johto...though I've been here for to long. My mom, and my friends must be worried about me." Tiger said lowly. He then got a sick feeling in his stomach, maybe I should have ran when Lugia told me to...maybe then I would have met Elm, and Lion in the forest near Pewter, and we could have gone home. He thought to himself as he began to feel home sick. He then looked at Vulpix who was nodding slightly "sounds interesting, and there are more humans like you?" She asked childishly. Tiger blinked at the Vulpix in confusion "yeah of course. In NewBark I live with my mom. My friend, and possible rival, Lion, his uncle Professor Elm, and Elm's family live in my town as well. Though we don't have much residents in town" he said with a sigh as he remembered his home. He then looked over to his right, and saw the burn. It was slightly covered by the wet moss that Tally placed there, and a leaf tried to cover it, but wasn't wrapped fully yet due to the moss sitting on the scar. It was a long burn in the shape of a flame. "Oh Kit is trying to heal that before it scars, but I think it'll never go away" Vulpix said sadly. Tiger blinked as he continued to look at the scar.
"Who's Kit?" Tiger asked the Vulpix as he processed what she said. He then propped himself up with his left arm, but winced in pain as his right arm hurt him once he moved it. "Kit is my mother. Her name is short for Kitsune, but everyone in the forest calls her Kit" Vulpix replied. Tiger blinked as he thought of the Ninetales, he then looked at the back of the cave, and saw Kit walk back into the room. "Have you been talking to Tiger?" Kit asked Tally kindly. "Yes I asked where he came from, but he looked sad about it" she said softly. Tiger then blinked and sighed to himself, she must have never been away from home before. He thought before hearing Kit. "Well that's because he's homesick" Kit said kindly, and looked at Tally. Tally then blinked slightly "homesick? Should I get some herbs, or berries to heal it" she said in worry. Tiger then cracked a smile at what the Vulpix said. He then heard Kit's reply, "No, Tally, Tiger isn't sick in that way. He is sick in the way of missing his family, and friends. I mean if you were away from me, or Sage how would you feel?" She asked soothingly. Tally then replied with a sigh, "I guess it would make me feel awful" she replied lowly, and looked at Tiger. The boy then blinked, and patted Tally on the head slightly. The Vulpix looked up and smiled slightly. "I'm sorry about that" she said quietly, Tiger then blinked "it's alright" he said kindly, "you didn't know" he finished. Kit nodded, and looked at Tiger slightly "Lugia said you can sleep tonight, though he would like to talk to you tomorrow morning." Kit said softly. Tiger then nodded before settling down once again in the mossy bed.
Darkness was surrounding a small forest path as Tiger was running. He was out of breath, and was trying to keep up with the two figures as they continuously grew further and further away from him. "Tiger help me!" Pichu's voice said in worry as Tiger ran. "I don't want to be a grunt's pokemon" the Pichu cried out. Tiger continued to run as his vision blurred slightly as he began to cry. He then shook his head clear, and picked up speed "Please give me my Pichu! You can't take him away" Tiger said as he ran. He jumped over the root that tripped him up last time, but as he continued to run he saw something on both sides of him. He looked to the left, and saw water flanking him, and to his right fire was flanking him. He then heard Pichu's voice once more as he was hit with both the fire, and water. "Tiger!" Pichu said as his voice faded away, and Tiger fell to the ground from the moves.
"Pichu" Tiger said in shock, and sat straight up in the moss. He then sneezed as he had a small bit of moss stick to his nose. He then looked at Tally, and Kit the two were sleeping in the moss on the other side of the den. Tiger then got to his feet, this time it was a bit easier than when he first woke up. He then half walked, half limped to the cave's entrance, and looked outside. Outside the cave was a lush green forest with nothing, but trees going on for miles. He saw a small river running through the trees a few feet off, a huge rock was next to a tall oak tree it had moss growing off the side. He closed his eyes, and listened to the sounds of the forest other than the sounds of the wind in the trees he heard the sounds of sleeping pokemon, as well as the sound of a small river nearby. Tiger looked to the sky and saw the sun was beginning to rise it was bathing the sky a reddish orange. He sighed in content as he managed to breath in the fresh air. He then heard a voice behind him. "So you're awake" the voice said softly. Tiger looked behind him and saw a Shiftree had randomly appeared, leaves fell to the ground like a feather floating in the wind as a tree branch swayed slowly.
"Did you jump out of the tree?" Tiger asked slightly interested. "Yes I did, but that's because grass pokemon can climb trees well" Shiftree said kindly. Tiger nodded "that's cool" he said with a smile, and looked at the trees. Shiftree nodded, "Lugia told me that I need to train you in climbing trees so you can make quick escapes." He explained kindly. Tiger nodded, and looked up, I don't think I can climb now...not with my arm. Tiger thought to himself and looked at the leaf that Kit replaced on his arm when he had been asleep. He then heard Shiftree "Don't worry about your arm for now. Kit told me you needed a moon to heal before you can climb" he said kindly. Tiger nodded, he then remembered what Kit told Tally the night before. "So you must be Sage? Tiger asked questioning the Shiftree. "Yes that's me" Sage nodded, and replied softly. Tiger was about to ask a question when he heard Kit "Tiger you're up.." she said softly. Tiger looked over to Kit, and saw surprise in her eyes. "Morning Kit. How are you this morning?" Tiger asked kindly. Kit nodded "good. I believe Lugia is awake. He'd like to talk to you" Kit said lowly. Tiger then nodded, and walked back into the cave, he then looked at Kit who went ahead of him leaving Sage behind. "I'll talk to you later" Sage said kindly, and jumped into the trees above him. Tiger nodded, and followed Kit to the back. He was worried about what Lugia was going to say to him.
Kit lead Tiger into a small den. The den was in the very back of the cave, there was a large stone floor of the cave that made the footsteps in the cave echo. Tiger looked at the ceiling of the cave, and saw that there was vines and moss covering the top creating the den to seem warm. He felt Kit's paw nudge him forward. Moving forward Tiger didn't see anything in the dimly lit cave. He then saw a pool of water at the back of the den, as he took a step to the pool he looked into the water, but couldn't see the bottom. He then saw movement in the water, "Lugia?" Tiger said curiously he then jumped in shock as a silvery colored head poked out of the water. Upon emerging from the water, the splash sent some droplets of water into the air. Lugia then looked at Tiger, and nodded a greeting.
"How are you feeling" Lugia asked Tiger sternly. Tiger blinked, and held his gaze, "better thanks to Kit, and Tally" he commented kindly. Lugia nodded, and sighed "that's good, but you...you're hard headed" Lugia growled lowly. "And foolish...you could have died" he finished. Tiger looked at the ground, and flinched. "I...I understand that, and I'm truly sorry" Tiger said ashamed. Lugia sighed, and replied a bit softer "no I appreciate that you were brave enough to stand up to Ho-Oh" he said lowly. Tiger nodded, and looked up cautiously. Lugia was now resting his head on the pool's bed. "You show courage, and compassion for pokemon, but that can lead to your downfall. I mean you took the final blow from Ho-Oh for me, and while you survived you were injured, and scarred" he finished, and looked at Tiger's right arm. Tiger looked over and hid the arm behind his back in discomfort. "I couldn't stand by and risk Ho-Oh killing you" Tiger said softly, and looked at the ground. "I mean I lost Pichu a week ago. I.....I didn't want to loose another possible friend, or have your outcome on my conscious" he said quietly. Lugia nodded "smart for your age..." Lugia said softly with a sigh. "That is what will make you a great trainer one day, but for now. You need to heal, and learn" he explained softly. Tiger nodded before thinking to himself, do I want to be a trainer...I mean I couldn't even keep Pichu safe. Tiger thought doubtfully, he looked at the ground sadly. His thoughts were clouding his mind as he began to debate on being a trainer. Maybe it'd be best if I were to just stay in NewBark, and be the person who keeps the lab clean....like Team Rocket said. He thought to himself with a pain, and looked at the ground.
Lugia looked at Tiger, and noticed his expression, and narrowed his eyes before guessing what he was thinking. "You can't let other's get a hold of your emotions, and thoughts. Team Rocket, and Frost, are just obstacles in your way, and you can't allow them to trip you up" he said softly, and used his tail to lift Tiger's chin. "But what if I have my future pokemon stolen from me, or...or worse Ho-Oh finds out we're both alive" he said in a low tone. Lugia sighed before holding Tiger's gaze "we will handle Ho-Oh. As for you, you have a special gift, and not the ability to speak our language, but to have courage for any pokemon who may be in trouble" he said reassuringly. Tiger nodded, and smiled a bit "t....th,....thank you" Tiger said very lowly, and had a tear roll down his cheek. Lugia nodded and smiled back "you're welcome, but I do understand any path you choose. Trainer, or not" he said softly. Tiger nodded, and looked at Kit who was sitting behind them. "So where is this place. Why haven't I seen any trainers, and only seen pokemon?" He asked curiously. Lugia then looked at Kit, "this is Ripple Forest. It's hidden from trainers. This forest is hidden deeper into Viridian Forest. Where no trainer has ever stumbled upon it, mainly because a large group of non climbable rocks block the hidden path. I have brought you here to train, and heal you." Lugia explained kindly.
"Train me?" Tiger asked in question he then remembered what Sage had said about tree climbing. Lugia then broke into his thoughts, "I want you to learn some of the ways of a pokemon. I know you aren't a pokemon, but if you learn how to climb like Sage, stay strong in a fight like Lee, heal like Kit, and learn to have fun like Tally. Then you will learn how to care for all pokemon out there. From the fiercest legendary, to the weakest route one pokemon" he explained softly. "Though this won't always be easy. Legends will attack you, and your courage may be a weakness as well, but that is what the costs are, and I see you being able to do this well" Lugia said softly. Tiger nodded, and flinched as he suddenly felt sick to his stomach again, he was only five, but this was a huge thing to ask him. Am I up for this? Tiger asked himself uncertainly. He then heard Kit behind him "Well Lugia I do think he needs at least another moon rest before he can do any training" Kit said softly. "He needs to rebuild his strength, and have his wounds heal." Lugia nodded to Kit before replying kindly "alright. Get some rest, and relax for the time being, but once you're well again. I want you to be training" Lugia stated softly before going back into the pool of water once more. Can I do this? Tiger asked himself as he felt the unease in his stomach. He followed Kit back to the den he had been in with Tally, he then thought once more of the expectations Lugia wanted to lead him to.
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Post by TheNinjaCyndaquil on Oct 30, 2016 21:36:51 GMT -6
Chapter 3: A New Pokemon
The color green was blurring in Tiger's vision as he ran along the branches of a few oak trees. He had recovered from his wounds that Ho-Oh dealt him, all but his right arm, which was now a large white, and gray, scar that stretched from his shoulder, down to his elbow. "Make sure you keep your weight evenly distributed as you run along the branches" Sage said to Tiger as he continued to run along the tall branches. Tiger nodded to show Sage he heard.. As he continued to jump through the many different branches he heard a cry for help. The cry caused him to stop cold in his tracks as he did so the branch gave a soft creaking sound from under his feet. "Tiger get off that branch now!" Sage said in shock, and turned around. Just as the Shiftry did so the branch broke off, and Tiger fell out of the tree. He was about to hit the ground when a group of vines tangled him half way down the tree. "Tiger are you alright!?" Tiger heard Sage's voice above him. He struggled to take a look at the Shiftry he then coughed as one of the vine's choked him. "I'm..fine" Tiger croaked out, "though this vine isn't helping me hang around any better" he finished bitterly, and coughed once more. Sage nodded "I'll be there in a second" Sage said softly, and jumped to the ground he was now below Tiger. "This won't hurt a bit, just be still, and you won't get hurt" he said softly. "I'll have you out in a second" Sage said and used a leaf blade on the vines. A few moments went by, and Tiger grunted as he felt the vines begin to loosen he then fell to the ground with a thud as the last of the vines broke apart. "Thanks" Tiger said softly. Sage then nodded before glaring at Tiger. "I told you to watch which branches you hop onto. Not jump unknowingly to the next branch" he snapped to the boy. Tiger then blinked, and flinched. "Sorry....something just caught my eye, and the branch broke..I'll do better next time" Tiger said sheepishly, and looked at the ground. He then heard the cry for help once more. "Alright. Do you want to keep going or do you-" the Shiftry said, but was soon cut off by Tiger. "Someone needs help" he said softly, and struggled up the tree once again. Sage blinked, and jumped up the tree Tiger was slinking across he then grabbed Tiger by his shirt collar, and pulled him onto the branch he was on. "Show me which way you heard the cry" Sage asked softly. Tiger nodded and looked at the branches before him, he then began to run across them once more with Sage following. "Please help" Tiger heard the voice closer. He then stopped in a tree, and listened to the branch for a split second. "It's stable" Sage confirmed his suspicions before settling onto a tree branch a bit further up. Tiger narrowed his eyes to get a better view of the clearing below him. There were oak trees growing at the edge of the clearing the tree Tiger and Sage were in, was one of the one's at the edge. There was a field of wild flowers growing in the clearing coloring the small area with red, blue, and purple colors. Tiger smiled at how peaceful it seemed when he was torn from his feelings with the cry once more. "Sage stay here" Tiger said softly, and jumped to the ground with a slight thud. He then grunted, and got to his feet. "Well look at what the Meowth dragged in" a voice sounded behind Tiger. Spinning around wildly Tiger saw a Gengar, and a strange new pokemon that Tiger never seen before. The newer pokemon looked like a wrestler, with a flaming belt the pokemon was cat like with red, and black stripped fur, and a gray chest. It had amber eyes, and was snarling at Tiger. "Why is there a human here anyway? They don't belong in Ripple Forest" the cat like pokemon growled. Tiger blinked, and looked past the two pokemon he then saw a Pidgey that was shaken up, and slightly injured. "Human or not. I know I don't belong....Now what, may I ask, are you doing to that Pidgey" Tiger squeaked as he tried to sound brave. The Gengar laughed lowly, "oh we're just having some fun, right Incineroar?" the ghost type asked menacingly. Tiger then narrowed his eyes, "it doesn't seem like Pidgey is having fun" he said lowly. The Incineroar then growled, "Pidgey is fine" the pokemon growled, and went to send off a warning move when Sage jumped in the way. "Get Pidgey and get out of here. If you find a Machamp near the cave ask him to help me. His name is Lee. Just remember to keep your balance even on the tree branches, and don't stop to see if a branch can hold your weight if you do find a questionable branch" he said lowly, and grunted as he got hit with a fire punch. Tiger nodded to Sage before running past Sage, and avoiding a shadow claw from the Gengar he slid to the Pidgey, and grabbed him. Tiger looked at the pokemon, and noticed it was still shaking in fear. It was to the point where the pokemon was trying to attack Tiger to break free. "Tiger hurry get away!" Sage said from behind him. Tiger blinked up in shock, and saw the Incineroar was running at him with a fire punch. Tiger took a step back, and narrowly avoided the move. "Tiger just remember what I told you. If you get a good run up, you can jump into the lowest branch" Sage advised quickly. Tiger blinked, and looked at the Gengar, and Incineroar the Gengar, was now fighting Sage, and the Incineroar was running at Tiger angrily. Tiger squeaked in shock as the pokemon used a fire punch. It nearly hit the boy, but he managed to duck out of the way. The tips of his hair became burnt from the move. "Stand still so I can hit you" the cat like pokemon growled angrily. Tiger blinked and looked over his shoulder at the trees. "If you want to get me...You'll need to catch me" Tiger said softly and ran to the cover of the trees. The Incineroar was hard on his heels, and it was catching up fast. "The trees" Pidgey said softly as he recovered from his fear, and noticed Tiger was there to help him. Tiger then blinked as he felt unease in his stomach, he then looked at the high hanging branches. Can I jump that high? Tiger thought to himself doubtfully as he stared at the branches over head. "What are you waiting for. Incineroar is catching up!" Pidgey's voice caused Tiger to snap out of the trance he was in. Tiger shook his head clear, and heard the heavy paw steps of Incineroar behind him. Tiger blinked, and doubled back a bit. He then looked at the Incineroar, and heard Pidgey's worried cry. I'll keep you safe. I promise Tiger thought to himself, and placed the bird pokemon on his shoulder. "Hold on" Tiger said softly, and ran forward he then felt Pidgey's talon's clamp into his shoulder. Tiger then picked up speed as he heard the oncoming pokemon behind him. Tiger then ran at a tree, and jumped he almost made it to the branch when he was hit with a fire punch, and was sent into the bark of the tree. "Ouch" Tiger grunted, and looked over his shoulder. "I got you now" the pokemon said darkly. Tiger then blinked, and looked at the Pidgey. He glanced at the pokemon's wing, and saw it was broken I can't ask for him to get help...and I can't jump into the tree now...I'm trapped Tiger thought fearfully as the Incineroar loomed over him and growled lowly. "You're done for. Intruder. Humans are never welcome in this forest" the Incineroar said angrily. Tiger looked at the pokemon, and held the Pidgey close in his arms. He then closed his eyes, and braced himself for the move that Incineroar was about to use. He then heard the move be released, but he didn't feel anything. No pain, and no move. Opening one eye Tiger saw a bluish gray figure standing in front of him. It looked like a wrestler as well, but more human like with four arms. "Lee" Tiger heard the Incineroar growl lowly. "Why won't you let me destroy this trespasser. We pokemon made that rule when the last group of people who came here captured, and hurt our fellow pokemon, and our family members. Including your son, Mack, and my daughter." The Incineroar said darkly. The figure growled, and looked over his shoulder to Tiger. "While that was a tragic day I can't allow you to harm this boy. He isn't even old enough to catch a pokemon and be more of a threat. In fact Lugia told me to train him" Lee replied still standing his ground. Who was the trainers who stole from the forest, and is that why this new pokemon doesn't like me? Tiger thought to himself sharply. He then heard the Incineroar reply "Train him?" he said in disbelief. "Human's can't train like pokemon!" He growled, and glared at Tiger who was still behind Lee. The Incineroar then scoffed angrily, and sneered at Tiger. He looked like he wanted Tiger to know he meant business. "Humans should never be able to get here" he growled lowly, and showed menacing smile as he continued. "You should just run home kid...people aren't welcome here" Incineroar mocked and relished as Tiger flinched harshly. I would go home, but Lugia wants me here for some reason, and if he actually wants me to live up to greater expectations. I don't even think I can make it out of this forest alive, and if I do I'll definitely be different from when I disappeared. Tiger thought to himself, and was caught in his memories of when he was back home. In his small flashback he noticed that he hadn't understood pokemon that well, and the only one he was comfortable around was his old Pichu. He even flinched as he thought of how he treated his Pichu as a fighter more than a friend. He soon shook the thoughts away when he heard Lee. "Hey kid I asked if you're okay" Lee said a bit in concern. Tiger shook his head clear, and stood up. The Pidgey that was in his arms had fainted from fear of being hurt. "Err....I...I'm fine" Tiger replied as he tried to think of how to respond. The Machamp then nodded, and sighed in relief. "I saw you try and flee the Incineroar. That was smart, but next time you run for a tree make sure you double back away from your enemy" he said gently, and a bit like he was telling him how to flee a fight. "Come on Kit heard you were in trouble by Sage" he said softly. Tiger then blinked in shock "Sage managed to beat Gengar" he said in relief. Lee then nodded, "yeah he beat Gengar, and saw Incineroar running after you. So he made it to the cave, and Kit sent me" he explained. Tiger nodded "is Sage alright" Tiger asked in worry. "He'll recover. Gengar didn't hurt him to much" he replied gently, and helped Tiger to his feet. "Though it looks like Incineroar managed to injure you, and Pidgey" he finished lowly. Tiger blinked and looked at the new burns, and forming bruises from him colliding with the tree, and being hit with fire punch. "I'll survive. I just want to get back to the den" Tiger replied quietly, and went in the direction of the den. You should just run home kid...people aren't welcome here" Incineroar's words rang in Tiger's ears as he walked to the den. I don't need to run home... Tiger thought to himself slightly. He then sighed and looked at the sky this is my home now, and as far as I'm concerned Kit is like my mother, and Tally is like my sister Tiger thought. He then sighed, and looked at Pidgey who was still passed out in his arms though that will make leaving Ripple Forest that much more difficult, and I might start to think that I might not want to go home. Especially when those two grunts could Pokenap my pokemon from me once more. Tiger thought to himself bitterly as he continued to walk with Lee just behind him.
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Post by Box (Jackie) on Nov 4, 2016 2:39:18 GMT -6
This is really good so far! Keep up the good work!
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Post by TheNinjaCyndaquil on Nov 4, 2016 11:17:22 GMT -6
Thanks
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Post by Jackie-san on Nov 4, 2016 14:04:15 GMT -6
You're welcome
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Post by TheNinjaCyndaquil on Dec 5, 2016 19:29:11 GMT -6
Small note: I had a bit of writers block so I needed to reread the previous chapter, and think of what to write next. So this chapter is a bit shorter. I'll try, and write more tomorrow if the writers block leaves, and I will be doing a time skip in the process. Anyway enjoy. :3 Chapter 4: The Dark HistoryTiger was walking down the familiar path that led to the river. He had been told to grab some Sitrus berries, and revival herbs to help heal the Pidgey he had brought back to the den the night before. As he walked he looked ahead his eyes were sort of blank as if he were in deep thought. He was about to lean down, and grab an herb when. SLAM! Something knocked him over harshly. He didn't have a moment to react when a Machamp had tripped him up, and knocked him into the dirt. "You need to be vi-" the pokemon spoke before being cut off. "I know I need to be vigilant because I can be attacked at any time, but can it wait?" Tiger responded sort of distantly, and looked away. The Machamp then sighed, and nodded "Still worried about that Pidgey?" he asked gently. Tiger nodded in response, but didn't look at the pokemon. "Pidgey will be fine. He just needs rest, and some berries, and herbs. I'm sure he'll be fine" the pokemon responded softly. Tiger then sighed, and continued to look at the ground. "It isn't just that, Lee, I'm not sure if I can even trust myself to help, and protect him, or even other pokemon I meet" he said lowly. He then had a swift flashback of loosing Pichu. He didn't notice that his eyes were filling with tears once more. Lee then crossed one set of arms, and picked him up with one of his four hands. "I'm sure you'll be a fine trainer" he said gently. "Sometimes we need something to set us back. In order to move forward in life." He finished, and pulled Tiger to his feet. He then handed him a few revival herbs that weren't flattened by the mock ambush. "Th..Thanks" Tiger replied very softly, and wiped the tears from his eyes. He then grabbed the herbs, and looked ahead he then noticed Lee had grabbed a few Sitrus Berries. "I'll help you bring these back to the den. That way Pidgey will heal quicker than he would without them" he said gently. Tiger nodded and went ahead of the Machamp. He then walked back to the den with the herbs in hand. As Lee, and Tiger went down the familiar path. Tiger had a thought of what the Incineroar had said the night before. He then looked over his shoulder at Lee, who was walking behind him silently, his middle set of arms were holding the berries while his top set were comfortably settled behind his head, and he was looking at the sky. Tiger then turned away, and looked back at the path in front of him. "Hey Lee?" Tiger asked softly, and slowed down to walk next to him. The Machamp then looked over to the boy "Yes?" The pokemon asked softly, and slowed down a bit so they could talk. Tiger then sighed "What happened to Incineroar to make him hate humans?" He asked softly. The pokemon seemed to be taken aback at the question. He then seemed to think before replying. "It happened about four years ago. Incineroar, and I were out training our children. I was teaching my son, Mack, to use a punching move, and Incineroar was teaching his daughter how to use ember when a group of trainers came into the forest." He began very softly, and went to tell the story. Tiger then looked at the pokemon, Lee was now looking distant, and he was looking at a small clearing next to them. "What happened next" Tiger asked softly, and looked at the clearing as well. "They came into the forest, and back then it was fine. We seen trainers come and go at their own pace, and they were only allowed in the forest on one condition. They couldn't capture pokemon." Lee said softly before sitting down. Tiger sat next to him, and continued to listen to the story, his emerald green eyes were now shining in interest. He then looked over to the treetops, and watched the bird pokemon fly above the tree line. He then continued to listen to the story. "These trainers were Team Rocket grunts, and they had strong pokemon with them. Lugia, and Ho-Oh attempted to drive the grunts away, but one of the grunts had stepped forward" he said lowly, and swiftly glanced at Tiger. He looked the young boy over. "He sort of looked like you, and Lugia knew him for some reason. He managed to pull out a Rainbow Wing, and a Silver Wing. Upon pulling these items out the trainer attempted to control the two legends, but they ultimately refused to listen to the grunt despite the items." He continued in a low tone. Tiger then looked away, was the trainer with the two items...Frost?, he thought to himself darkly, and looked at the ground. He then felt Lee place a hand on him gently, "we don't choose who our parents are, and it's up to us to not make the same mistakes. I'm sure that's one of the reasons Lugia has taken a shine to you" he said softly. Tiger nodded, and forced a smile "please continue....I...I'd like to hear the rest" Tiger said softly, and held back a few tears. Lee nodded before continuing. "Ho-Oh was the first to attack the grunt. As he flew into battle the grunt fought him with a Blastoise, and a Riachu. The fight then drove the other grunts, and pokemon in the forest to fight back. In the end a huge fight broke out, and the grunt who had started the fight had lost his Silver Wing. Ho-Oh had burnt the item to summon Lugia, but the Rainbow Wing was in his hands. Lugia attempted to get the feather, but in the end the grunts managed to escape, and they captured a few pokemon like Mack, and Incineroar's daughter, and injured others including me, and Incineroar. We looked around for Ho-Oh, and Lugia in the dust, but we only managed to find Lugia..." he finished with a sigh. Tiger then blinked, "and Ho-Oh was captured, but no pokeball can change the way a pokemon thinks" he said slightly upset at the grunts. Lee nodded, and got to his feet once more. "We don't always know what our enemies hold, and maybe one day. Ho-Oh will be back to the place he belongs" Lee finished with a low sigh, and wiped his eye. He then went ahead of Tiger, and went to the den. Tiger walked into the den, and looked around. Pidgey was now awake, and his wing was wrapped from the injury. He then went over to the bird, and grabbed a Sitrus Berry he then went to the pokemon, and handed it to the Pidgey. "Thanks" Pidgey said very softly, and took the berry in his talon. He then ate it, and regained some of his health back. The Pidgey then examined the boy closely "why did you save me" he asked cautiously. "Humans are never to be trusted, right?" he asked in confusion. Tiger was about to respond when Tally growled, and pushed past Tiger. The boy looked at the Vulpix in shock "he can be trusted" the Vulpix said defensively. Tiger then blinked, and pulled Tally away. He then whispered to the small fox like pokemon, "Pidgey doesn't know me...and I accept that. I mean not all pokemon trust humans" he said softly. Tally opened her mouth to protest, but soon looked away. Pidgey then looked at Tally "I'm sorry...I just" he said lowly, and trailed off. Tiger then thought of the story. "You just don't trust humans for the past" Tiger finished darkly. Pidgey looked at Tiger in shock before speaking very faintly "in the great ambush...they took me, and my parents.." he said softly. "I managed to escape, but Incineroar, and Gengar don't trust me because I was to weak to save their family" he said softly, and left the half eaten berry in the moss. Tiger then nodded, and looked away. He then began to feel guilty for what the grunts did to the forest years ago, is this something that will stop pokemon from trusting me? He thought to himself with a pain. He then got to his feet once more, and went back outside. As he did he felt a chill in the air, and knew that winter was coming closely, will I need to prove to the pokemon on this island that I'm someone to be trusted, or do I need to leave? He thought to himself with a sigh.
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Post by TheNinjaCyndaquil on Jan 30, 2017 21:45:49 GMT -6
Chapter 5: The Injured Pokemon
Snow was beginning to fall in the forest covering it in a white blanket. A cold chill blew across the forest as bird pokemon were snuggled together in their nests, or in hollowed areas in trees. Other pokemon were sleeping on tree branches, or in the cave nearby. All was silent and peaceful when a loud screech from, a Noctowl, and a loud splash was heard in the distance from the beach area. After the crash a few bird pokemon flew off in fear, and an annoyed groan was heard from the cave nearby. A Pidgey then hopped out. "Why can't Noctowl be a silent flyer, or a pokemon who doesn't fly at night" he said in resentment. He then looked at the cave, and spread his wings, he had fully recovered from the ambush against Incineroar, and Gengar, and he was able to fly once more. The pokemon then set off to the sky, and left the cave behind. "If it's important I'll get Tiger, and the others, but if it's just Noctowl trying to get his apples again then I'll let them sleep" he said with a yawn, and flew off into the forest.
As Pidgey flew over the frozen forest, he looked at the cloudy sky. The sun hadn't shined through the thick clouds in a few days, and the only indication for dawn was a pinkish tinge on the clouds to the east. He then felt a tailwind, and spread his wings out, and rode the wind. As he did he arrived on the beach, and saw Noctowl circling a pokemon. The small pitiful bundle of fur, and cuts was shaking in fear. He looked badly injured, and was soaked through. "Give it up little mouse, I've won. Now you can relax, and it'll be over soon" the Noctowl said menacingly. It then swooped down, and picked up the small yellow, and blue pokemon.
The injured pokemon just squeaked in response, "n....no I..I won't allow you to eat me" it said in fear. Pidgey was about to swoop down and help the strange unrecognizable pokemon when he saw it's back ignite in flames. The Noctowl then squawked in shock, and dropped the injured pokemon. Pidgey watched as a small cloud of dust rises up from where the pokemon landed. The Noctowl went down quickly again to finish the job, but was soon stopped when Pidgey tackled the bigger bird.
"Wha!? P..Pidgey why are you attacking me!? This is my prey, and I will fight for it" the Noctowl snapped angrily, and pecked the smaller pokemon.
Pidgey then growled in shock, and anger. He looked at Noctowl as he was knocked back by the stronger pokemon. "The pokemon is still alive! Kit can heal him. So back off!" He responded angrily, and looked down the injured pokemon was hiding from the two fighting birds underneath a small rock. His flames on his back were a small source of light, and heat, causing the snow to melt on the nearby sand.
Noctowl growled angrily, "that pokemon is weak. I've seen him loose a battle to his group, and become exiled. He has lost an ability that will help him be strong in this world, and one most pokemon depend on to become stronger" he said in a low tone. Pidgey just looked at the small, and injured pokemon. He was sure that Noctowl was lying, why else will Noctowl be attacking this pokemon? He thought to himself with a sharp pain. He then narrowed his eyes, and looked back at Noctowl. "Just get out of here Pidgey before I make you my appetizer" Noctowl threatened lowly. Pidgey went in for an attack, but was knocked back by another peck. He crashed into the ground hard.
The injured bundle of fur looked at Pidgey in worry. It looked like a Cyndaquil, but it was badly cut up, and had mud covering most of it's body. Along his back was a deep wound that rang along diagonally along the top left, and bottom right, red spots on its back. Pidgey looked up and saw Noctowl diving down towards the two smaller pokemon. "Watch out" Pidgey said in shock, and pushed the pokemon into the safety of the small rock. He then panted, and got scratched by one of Noctowl's talons. Pidgey looked up, and ran into the rock as well. He looked at the mouth of the small cave like area, and saw the Noctowl was struggling to get in.
"H....Ho..How are we going to get out of this?" The injured pokemon said in shock, and worry. He was crouching down against the cold stony floor as Noctowl tried to get in. Pidgey then looked around, and saw a small hole he could get out of. He then looked over to the pokemon.
"If you can dig down, or stay away from being captured by Noctowl I can get my friends to help you. All you need to do is hang in there, and attack Noctowl if needed" Pidgey said softly to the pokemon. Nodding the pokemon pressed himself against a wall, "just stay safe, and don't attack unless needed...I don't want you fainting, and being captured" Pidgey said softly and flew out of the cave like rock once more. He then flew off through the snowy forest as swiftly as he could.
"Pi..." Pidgey heard Tiger sleep talk softly once he landed in the cave. He then looked around the dim area. The small den was filled with moss all over the ground, and Tally was curled up next to Tiger. The small boy had moss all over him, and messed up around him as if he had been having a nightmare causing him to sleep restlessly. Pidgey then looked back to the exit of the cave, and heard Noctowl's muffled squawking in the distance. Pidgey then landed by the boy, and chirped loudly causing Tiger, and Tally to jolt awake. "Pichu...? Oh wait..Pidgey what's wrong?" Tiger asked in a groggy tone, and rubbed his eye.
Pidgey looked at Tiger solemnly. "Th...there's trouble at the beach. Noctowl is trying to attack an injured pokemon you need to he--" he began, but was cut off as Tiger ran out of the cave. He then followed Tiger with Tally next to him. The boy jumped into the trees, seemingly getting better after being taught for two moons straight. He then ran in the direction toward the beach.
Tiger heard snow fall off the branches he was running through. He was getting a cold chill run along his body as he ran. He then sighed, and stopped cold as he arrived at the beach. A weakened flame was coming out of the rock that a Noctowl was poking at. Tiger then jumped to the ground, and looked up to the bird. "Noctowl! Leave that pokemon alone!" Tiger yelled out angrily. The Noctowl then spun around, and narrowed his eyes at the boy. It's brown feathers slightly burnt from the unknown pokemon's attacks.
"Humans" Noctowl said lowly, and growled. "You always think that you have the answer to everything, but you don't. You think all pokemon will listen to you, and that we live in a perfect world where the food chain doesn't exist" he laughed lowly. He then landed next to Tiger, and pecked the boy on the arm. Tiger flinched as his old scar began to burn once more, he then fell over. The Noctowl then pinned Tiger to the ground. "You humans use us for food, and other supplies. You need to eat as well right? So why don't you lay there, and let me eat my prey, or I will make you my main course" he said lowly, and went to attack Tiger once more. The pokemon was then knocked off the boy by a flamethrower, and a tackle. He then was sent flying off, and sliding across the sand. The Noctowl then crashed into a snow bank near the tree line.
"Tiger are you alright!?" Tally said worried, and stood between him, and the Noctowl. Tiger coughed, and nodded in response. He then looked at the Noctowl in shock. He had never seen a pokemon act like this before. He then grunted, and got to his feet.
"Pidgey help Tally take care of Noctowl" Tiger coughed lowly, and went to the cave. Once he entered he saw the small ball of fur on the ground. It's breathing was shallow, and it's body was covered in mud, and dirt. It then growled, and glared at Tiger. "Don't worry buddy...I....I got you. You're safe now" Tiger said softly. He went to grab the pokemon, but the small creature used an aerial ace on the boy knocking him over.
Tiger fell back into the dirt, and hit his head against the small rock's ceiling he then grunted, and looked at the pitiful pokemon. "H..human...you should just leave me to the Noctowl" he said in fear.
"Why would I do that?" Tiger responded in shock. His emerald green eyes were glazed from the pain of hitting his head. He then held his hand out once more. "I don't think you deserve to die because of this Noctowl" he said gently. The pokemon just recoiled back, and growled once more.
"H...humans are never to be trusted" the pokemon said in fear causing Tiger to flinch once more. He then used a flamethrower on the boy causing him to cry out in pain. The pokemon then blinked, and fainted from fatigue.
"Little hot head" Tiger sighed gently, and took the pokemon. He then pat out a flame on his tattered shirt, and walked outside. The Noctowl was flying away in defeat, and swearing to himself. Tiger then went back to the others still holding the pokemon. "Come on we need to get to Kit right now" Tiger said in worry, and ran off to the cave. Pidgey, and Tally were following behind him swiftly.
After a few minutes of trees whipping Tiger across the face, and pokemon screeching in fear, shock and annoyance. Tiger saw the cave he, Tally, and Kit lived in. Running into the cave, Tiger panted after being out of breath, and saw Kit looking at the three returning figures in worry. "Tiger? What in the world is that" she said shocked, and sniffed the injured ball of fluff.
"It's a pokemon Pidgey saved. A Noctowl was going to eat it, but Tally, and Pidgey fought it off..." Tiger said and looked at the small bundle in worry.
Kit nodded, and pointed to a small part of the moss. "Put him here" she said softly. Tiger nodded, and placed the small pokemon into the moss. The small figure looked even smaller now that it was in the warm cave. Kit then looked at Tiger, and dropped a small wad of wet moss. "Clean him off so I can see what I need to do" she said gently. Tiger then nodded, and began to clean the pokemon off.
After a bit of groans, and movement of mild annoyance, and an uncomfortable twitch or two from the injured pokemon. Tiger saw it was a Cyndaquil. It had deep scratches, and burns as if it had been fighting for a while, but they were all fresh, and the pokemon was small as if it were a newly hatch. Tiger then blinked, and held the pokemon close to warm it up. "Kit? Why...why is a newly hatched pokemon so hurt?" Tiger said in concern. The Cyndaquil then moved himself subconsciously deeper into Tiger's arms for warmth.
Kit then examined the pokemon, "...well, Tiger, sometimes...parent pokemon will reject their newly hatch. This can lead to a few things...Mainly some pokemon will be exiled from their groups, but others" she trailed off, and looked at Cyndaquil. "Though this one...he seems to have fallen in that small category where they loose the ability to evolve" she said softly. Tiger blinked in shock.
"Wha...How in the name of Arceus is that possible!?" Tiger said in shock, and continued to hug the injured Cyndaquil protectively.
Kit sighed sadly "well sometimes pokemon will be injured to the point where they will possibly die if they evolve...it's quite rare, and can happen in situations like this" she said sadly. "It was possibly best if Noctowl put him out of his misery...I mean a pokemon that can't evolve will almost always loose" she said softly.
Tiger then growled in response, for some reason he felt that he needed to defend the injured pokemon. "No...No pokemon deserves a short life like that! Even if he lost his evolution ability he can't just..." Tiger trailed off, he had tears in his eyes now. Kit just sighed softly.
"I'll heal him, but I don't think you should bond with a pokemon, who not only resents humans, but also will be difficult to train" she said lowly. Tiger looked at Cyndaquil once more.
"Hates me, or not...I will try and become friends with Cyndaquil. Yeah it will be hard for me to even talk to him once he wakes up, but we both have something in common. We are both considered weak by others" Tiger responded softly, and looked over to the pokemon. He then yawned, and continued to hold the pokemon close to him. "Cyndaquil. I promise...if you do decide to open up to me, and become my friend. I will train you, and help you overcome your problem...I will help you take down fully evolved pokemon, and I will help you get past this evolution thing...even if the evolution will be a temporary one" he said softly to the fainted pokemon. The boy then closed his eyes once more, and drifted off into a light sleep while holding the injured pokemon.
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Post by Tiger (Lazy on login) on May 6, 2017 22:16:59 GMT -6
Chapter 6:
The roaring of flames was all around Tiger as he ran. Ahead of him was Kit, Tally, and Sage. The three pokemon were running and were screaming in fear as they ran through the burning forest. What happened? How did I get here? Tiger thought in confusion, and looked around for something to signal what caused this mysterious fire, and why. He then saw Kit go back for Tally, who was slowing down. Tiger then ran forward, and nudged the Ninetales forward. "Stay ahead of the flames. Don't stop running until you get to the stone wall." He panted, and pushed the pokemon forward. Kit seemed to hesitate, but nodded in return. Tiger then grabbed Tally, and ran forward.
Tally looked at Tiger with wide, and frightened eyes as the young boy ran. "Tiger!" She screamed in shock, and Tiger froze. He then saw that Tally had jumped from his arms. The boy was then lost in the smoke, and flames as Tally ran off.
"Stop" Tiger heard Kit's worried tone through the smoke, he then coughed, and looked around.
"Wake up! Come on get out of the moss" Tally growled, and Tiger felt something push him forward.
"Wake up?" Tiger repeated instantly confused. He then heard a crack!, and saw that a tree from nearby had fallen over crushing him in the smoldering flames.
"Wha!" Tiger woke up in shock, and saw that the moss he had slept in was on fire, and he was surrounded by flames. Through the flames he saw Kit, pining the injured, and newly hatched Cyndaquil to the ground. Tally was trying to stop the fire by kicking up sand and dirt from the den's floor. Tiger then stumbled to his feet, and coughed heavily. He then struggled past the small flame wall only to get caught by the flame on his old scar. "OW!" he growled in pain, and fell to the other side of the fiery wall. He then helped Tally put it out with a carved bucket he made a few days earlier.
"Can we let this excuse of a pokemon go out and get what he deserves now" Sage growled from the back of the cave, and Tiger could make him out through the pale light of dawn. "He tried to kill Tiger, and he can't evolve...he deserves to-"
"No!" Tiger cut him off angrily, and noticed the Cyndaquil had shrunk back in fear as he was threatened by the Shiftry. Tiger then glared at the grass pokemon "Cyndaquil is obviously scared! Can't you see that" he growled lowly.
"Can't you see he's a feral, and dangerous pokemon!" Kit snapped. Tiger narrowed his eyes, and for once, looked at the Ninetales in hatred, and hostility. "Cyndaquil isn't dangerous. He's young, and injured. He can't protect himself, and he can't evolve. He doesn't deserve this treatment!" He retorted, and sighed "and all the pokemon in this forest is feral, and dangerous...don't you remember the Incineroar, and Gengar who attacked me, and tried to kill Pidgey." He growled.
Cyndaquil looked away, and sighed. Tally then nodded "well...Cyndaquil obviously needs training, and he's unable to evolve since his last fight...maybe Tiger has a point." she said cautiously.
Tiger nodded a thanks, and looked gratefully at his friend. He then went to Kit, and crouched down. "Please let Cyndaquil go..I promise I will help him understand" he said gently. Kit looked at Tiger for a long moment, her brown eyes were giving away her suspicions, and fears, but she soon sighed, and gave in. "Fine...but if he injures you, and tries to burn down the nest again..he will be finished off" she said in a low growl, but Tiger knew she was only being protective. She then let the small fire pokemon go.
Cyndaquil ran to the far side of the cave. Distancing himself from Tiger at first, he was looking at the boy suspiciously. Tiger then sighed, and shrugged. "You won't trust me at first, but I will show you that I can be trusted" Tiger said gently, and went to leave the den to treat the burns he got while he slept.
The sun was beginning to set as Tiger sat next to the stream. Magikarp, and Remoraid were swimming just beneath the icy surface, and a few pokemon were breaking ice nearby to get a drink from the frozen water. Tiger relished as he looked at the peaceful scene, his emerald eyes were shining in the sunlight as he looked at the frozen surface of the water, and the wind whistled as a gentle breeze blew over the surface. Tiger was about to eat an apple when, crunch, the sound of the snow was stepped on. Tiger got to his feet, and looked around for where the sound came from when he saw the small figure of Cyndaquil.
"Uh...t..thanks for helping me" the small pokemon said cautiously. Obviously standing a few feet away from Tiger, and under a small bush that was stripped of it's leaves. The pokemon's back was slightly sparking as if the pokemon was struggling not to be afraid.
Tiger shrugged simply, and placed his apple next to him. "No problem at all" he said gently, and smiled. "I'm sorry about what happened to...well...you know..." he trailed off awkwardly, and looked at the frozen lake once more.
"I....it's fine" Cyndaquil said timidly. He then went out from under the bush, and tried to get closer to Tiger. "Though...why did you save me? It'd be simpler for Noctowl to let me be his dinner instead of me to be well.." he trailed off, and looked away.
"That Noctowl only thinks of his stomach" Tiger said bitterly, and sighed. He then shook his head clear, "he annoys Pidgey on a moonly basis." he sighed.
Cyndaquil nodded, and sat down a little further away from Tiger. He tried to put aside his fears, and uncertainty. "Why did you save me though?" Cyndaquil asked, and looked at Tiger.
Tiger looked over, and smiled. "Because no one deserves to die just because they can't do something...everyone deserves to try, and prove themselves in one way or another" he said gently. He then saw Cyndaquil nod, and look at the apple next to Tiger. "Uh...you want it? I can always get another apple" he said gently.
Cyndaquil looked at Tiger in shock "are you sure? I mean it's winter, and the fruit you find will be either spoiled, or small" he said quietly. Tiger just shrugged, and pushed the fruit over. Cyndaquil just stared at it for a moment.
"So how did you get so injured? I don't think it was from Noctowl alone" Tiger asked gently, but instantly regretted it when Cyndaquil froze in fear. "If you don't want to talk about it it's fine" Tiger said gently, and got to his feet.
Cyndaquil nodded a thanks, and looked up at Tiger the pokemon then took the apple, and began to eat it. "It's a long story" he said sadly, and sighed in relief when Tiger didn't press any further.
"Well if you ever want to talk about it. I'll be here for you" Tiger said gently. Cyndaquil looked confused, but nodded.
"Why are you willing to listen to me. I almost killed you this morning, and I attacked you" Cyndaquil blurted out guiltily, and looked at Tiger's scar, now renewed with his own flames, and fresh once more.
"Because. Even if you were injured, and you attacked me. You were afraid, and I completely understand that. Yes I might not be close to you at all now, but I hope one day, Cyndaquil, we can be best friends" Tiger said softly. He then yawned "it's getting late. I know Tally, Sage, and Kit were all hostile to you this morning, but you are more than welcome to stay in the den with me. If they try anything, I'll just step in" he said kindly to the small fire type. He then turned his back to the eating pokemon, and went back to his home, and to Kit, and Tally.
As Tiger left, Cyndaquil was left watching the small boy walk away. This boy is more of a friend than most the pokemon I've known in my life....am I really going to trust that he won't hurt me?
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Post by TheNinjaCyndaquil on Jul 3, 2017 20:58:39 GMT -6
Chapter 7:
The Strange Trainer
Tiger sat in the middle of the cavern, and crossed his arms. He had a confused look on his face, and was sitting over a piece of paper. The paper looked vaguely familiar somehow. "Where did you find this again?" Tiger asked the Pidgey that was sitting on a small boulder toward the back of the cave. The bird thought for a moment before responding.
"I found it in Viridian forest. There was a strange human with a Croconaw. The trainer read this book to the Croconaw last night, and a part of the page was slightly water damaged, but the page was still barely visible. Tiger saw a damaged outline of a flying pokemon, and a blob that was a human.
"And you say these two have been in Viridian Forest for long?" Tiger asked softly. Pidgey nodded, and closed his eyes as if he were thinking of the last time he saw the trainer, and pokemon duo.
"Yeah for a few moons before the weather change." He replied in concern. "Do you think they belong to Team Rocket? After all Rocket has been trying to find the entrance to the forest after the events of the past." He asked in concern.
Tiger sighed, and looked at the ceiling of the cave. He thought about Team Rocket breaking into the forest, and capturing more pokemon, or even Lugia. He then shook away the thought as if he were shaking the icy water of the river off his head. "Not sure...I think it'd be best if we keep half an eye on the border..." he said uncertainly. "If those two come any closer then we will have to prepare for the worse..." he said lowly, and trailed off. He grabbed the paper, and went to a small pile of rocks where he held his items. He then placed the paper next to a broken pokeball. "Another one of the strange items from Viridian" he said lowly to himself, and sighed.
Pidgey nodded, and flew out of the cave. He looked back at the young boy who looked very distracted by the paper, and pokeball. Cyndaquil, and Tally then ran into the cave, and went to Tiger. "Tiger! Tiger? Hey snap out of it" Tally said hastily pulling Tiger abruptly from his thoughts.
"Tally? Cyndaquil? Is something wrong?" Tiger asked in concern. He abandoned the items, and walked over to the duo.
"Kit and Sage fell into the river. They are being swept away towards Viridian" Cyndaquil said deeply concerned. Tiger nodded, and ran out of the cave. He looked over to the two as they ran ahead of him.
Tiger ran through the melting snow and heard the slush splatter under his feet. He knew spring wasn't far off, and he liked how it would soon warm up again. He ran through the forest with the scents of new growth around him, and instead of a brown blur of bare trees, there was the green blur of bushes, and berries beginning to grow back. "Where are they!?" Tiger asked as he caught up to Tally.
Tally nodded to Tiger, and ran faster. Soon Tiger, Cyndaquil, and Tally were next to the swollen river. Tiger looked at the fast moving current, and narrowed his eyes. He saw the golden fur of a Ninetales grasping onto a broken tree branch further down the river. Holding onto her tail was a Shiftry the tree branch was pinned against the shore and was barely holding on. "Kit! Sage! Hold on I'm coming" Tiger said swiftly, and ran along the shore line. He ran faster from staying in the forest for almost 6 months. He was now almost ahead of the two when he spotted a few vines growing from a tree nearby. "Tally come here please" Tiger said swiftly, and Tally ran over. She followed Tiger's glance, and used an ember to knock the vine to the ground.
Tiger nodded a thanks, ran over to the tree, and grabbed the vine off the ground. He then tied one end of the vine around a tree near the river, and jumped into the water. He grabbed Kit, and Sage pulling them out of the water. He was about to get himself out when he heard a scream of shock, and saw Cyndaquil had been knocked into the water by some mud sliding into the water. The pokemon had been standing to close to the water and lost his balance. Tiger blinked, and watched as Cyndaquil couldn't grab onto his hand as he was swept by. Tiger then looked at his three friends in worry. His green eyes were shadowed with fear as he looked at the vine that he held onto, and spoke to his friends "I have to help him...he doesn't deserve this" he said lowly.
Kit looked like she was going to disagree when Tally nodded "stay safe. Just make sure little Scorchy is safe" she said in concern.
Tiger nodded, and smiled. "I will...I'll be home before sunrise tomorrow" he said softly, and let go of the rope.
Water bubbled around Tiger as he was pushed underwater. He opened his eyes, and struggled to stay above the rushing current. His head emerged from the water as the current slowed down slightly, and he saw Cyndaquil flailing in the water ahead of him. The pokemon was trying not to drown as the current grew stronger. Tiger then attempted to swim ahead using the current to push him forward, but he was forced underwater once more by the current sucking him downwards. He was pushing away the exhaustion that was forcing himself in from being knocked around in the water when the water grew shallower. He stumbled to his feet, and looked around. Even though he was still ankle's deep in the water, he was still being unbalanced. Cyndaquil squeaked weakly as he tried to stay above the water. Tiger looked over, and ran through the shallow points of the water. He then grabbed Cyndaquil, who was a little further down.
The two got out of the water, and was brought into a different part of the forest. The trees were heavy and thick bringing no sun into the area Tiger, and Cyndaquil were. Cyndaquil looked up at Tiger, and coughed. "Why did you save me" he said lowly. Tiger sighed, and looked at the pokemon he didn't trust me much to begin with. I thought after a month he'd be warming up to me, but I guess he's still cautious about me... he thought to himself sadly, and shook it away.
"What was I going to do allow you to drown?" Tiger asked softly, and stood up. "Are you alright, or do you need me to carry you back home?" He asked in concern. Cyndaquil then jumped to the ground and looked at Tiger cautiously.
"I'll be fine...where are we anyway" Cyndaquil said softly, and looked around. Tiger blinked and was about to respond when he noticed he didn't recognize any part of the forest. Are we still in Ripple Forest? Tiger thought to himself in shock, and noticed that he heard voices in the forest, not pokemon, but human.
"Come on" Tiger whispered lowly, and jumped into the trees. Cyndaquil followed the boy into the trees, and froze. Tiger saw a strangely familiar trainer, and a Croconaw walk into the clearing close to the river.
"Do you think we'll find him?" The trainer asked the Croconaw his voice was deeply concerned. The pokemon looked at the river, and sighed sadly.
"Not sure? Though if he was killed we would have seen him sooner...that is a good sign anyway" Croconaw said lowly. The trainer nodded uncertainly as if he couldn't understand the pokemon which at first confused Tiger, but he soon remembered most humans couldn't understand what pokemon were saying. How do people become trainers anyway Tiger thought to himself bitterly, but shook the thought away as he remembered his older brother when he left town on his journey, forced by their mother to become a trainer after the older boy showed aggressive, and hateful feelings toward Tiger. He then shook his head, and remembered how awful he felt for being rude to Smokey as he left. Smokey had been very kind to the Totodile he chose as he left.
"Maybe you're right....after all he couldn't be dead if we haven't seen anything that points to it...we just need to stay determined" the trainer said lowly, and sighed. "Come on let's keep going...I'm sure we can run into him soon...after all maybe he's hiding in the forest..." he said uncertainly. He added much quieter to where Tiger almost couldn't hear "though 6 months in a forest has to point to give up" he sighed, and the Croconaw nudged the trainer forward. Tiger then watched as the duo walked in the direction of Viridian Forest leaving the river behind.
Once the sound of footsteps vanished, Tiger jumped to the ground, Cyndaquil followed him and looked in the direction of Ripple Forest. "We better go...we won't make it home in time before the sun comes up. We might need to be cautious though...we aren't in the protected forest now, and that trainer might come back, or worse...Hinorarashi" he said in fear, and Tiger nodded.
"Don't worry Cyndaquil...we will get out of here. That trainer won't see us, and your father won't hurt you either...he'd have to go through me first" Tiger said in a low whisper. He followed the river bed toward the forbidden forest.
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Post by TheNinjaCyndaquil on Aug 18, 2017 23:00:06 GMT -6
Chapter 8:
Earning Trust
Trees, and bushes whipped Tiger, and Cyndaquil as they walked back alongside the river. The fast moving current was a reminder of what happened the day before. Cyndaquil shivered as he thought of the raging water, and being knocked around. The fire pokemon looked away from the water, and continued onward with Tiger following him from a distance. "We should find a place to hide, and rest" Tiger said unenthusiastically which caught Cyndaquil's attention.
"What!? Here? No we can't" Cyndaquil retorted sharply. He was way to close to his old home. He didn't trust Tiger enough to allow the young boy to call the shots. Running ahead of Tiger, Cyndaquil splashed through shallow bits of the lake, and growled. He didn't look back as he ran. He only heard Tiger sighed quietly. The Pokémon glanced sideways to see the small boy had shook his head darkly.
"You don't trust me..." Tiger said in a low mutter only loud enough for Cyndaquil to hear. Cyndaquil froze, and looked over to the boy. Truth was he trusted him more than most humans, but in Viridian Forest; so close to the place he was attacked, and injured. Cyndaquil couldn't bring himself to allow Tiger to lead them to his old home. Tiger didn't wait for Cyndaquil to retort, instead the boy walked past him, and left him behind where he stopped walking.
"Tiger wait! I didn't" Cyndaquil began, but Tiger wasn't listening to him. Great Tiger risked his life to save mine, and I can't bring myself to have him believe I trust him more than I would that random trainer from yes- Cyndaquil thought, and froze. The trainer from yesterday! He was looking for someone, someone who went missing six months ago. Which was about the same amount of time that Tiger was gone from his home for. Could Tiger be related to that mysterious trainer? Cyndaquil thought to himself, and looked up when he saw Tiger was a long ways away. "Hey wait!" Cyndaquil yelled, and ran after the small boy.
Tiger continued onward at first ignoring the calls from Cyndaquil to wait up. The boy shook his head, and glanced at the pokemon. He was a decent amount away from Tiger, looking like a small blur on the ground in the distance. Tiger was about to say something when a Typhlosion ran into the clearing, and blocked Tiger's escape. "Going somewhere human" he growled lowly.
Tiger froze, and stared at the pokemon. Due to his size, which was just above three foot, the pokemon towered over him. His blue and cream fur was on end, and his flames were lit with rage. Tiger was about to say something when; another Typhlosion, and a Quilava jumped behind him. "I don't want any trouble" Tiger said evenly. Making sure to speak in a very calm tone.
The original Typhlosion growled lowly, and bared his teeth. The fangs were sharp, and deadly. A few teeth had chips, and some were stained yellow from years of use. "Trouble? Heh sorry, but if you are in my territory then you're looking for trouble" the Typhlosion laughed. The pokemon then shot off a flamethrower knocking Tiger backwards. The young boy froze in shock, and wiped a tear away as his cheek was hit by the flame. He patted out the fire on his already tattered shirt as best as he could.
"You know I had to do a lot of growing up in the past six months..." Tiger began bitterly, and trailed off. "I've seen a Pokémon get hurt, and loose their ability to evolve. I've watched, helpless; as my Pichu was stolen from me. Heck I've had Pokémon upright try, and kill me for being human..." He got back to his feet, and glared daggers at the Typhlosion who attacked him. "But you take the berries for being the rudest, and most hostile Pokémon I've encountered. In fact you, and your group need to stop this" he said still in a calm tone. Though he was upset, he forced himself to speak calmly which was difficult for him. His hands were shaking from the annoyance, and anger that he was feeling. Forcing him to hold his hands behind his back.
"We need to stop?" Typhlosion said in a mocking tone. He laughed, and narrowed his eyes at Tiger. "No...you do. You are trespassing on our territory, and we won't allow you to get through" he said darkly. He was about to use a thunder punch when a swift came from the shadows, and Cyndaquil stopped next to Tiger.
"Picking on a kid...?" Cyndaquil said dully, and shook his head. Tiger looked over in astonishment, and looked at the small Pokémon. "Honestly...I thought this group had better morals" Cyndaquil said crossly. He snarled at the Typhlosion that was roughly four times the smaller Pokémon's size. Cyndaquil had a furious look on his face as he stood in front of the Typhlosion.
"Scorch!?" The second Typhlosion said in pure shock. She went over to the Cyndaquil, and examined the smaller Pokémon. "Y-you're alive!" the fully evolved Pokémon said in a mixture of relief, and joy. She then froze and glared at the lead Typhlosion. "You said he was weak, and he lives now! Why did you allow him to get hurt...especially when he was only a few days old" she growled angrily.
The lead Typhlosion growled, and narrowed his eyes at the other Pokémon. "He was weak! Look he lost his ability to evolve during that battle" he yowled in triumph. The Quilava growled in agreement, and Cyndaquil flinched in a mixture of shock, and sorrow. Tiger then stood between Cyndaquil, and the lead Typhlosion. The Pokémon looked at him crossly, and growled. "Stand down human, or you might not make it to tomorrow" the Typhlosion warned darkly. His eyes were narrowed to slits, and his flames grew brighter and more violent.
Tiger growled, and looked at the Typhlosion crossly. Every fiber in his being was telling him to flee, but he couldn't forget about what happened to Cyndaquil. He glared at the Pokémon, his green eyes like fire as he glared at the lead Pokémon. "You injured Cyndaquil? Made him loose his ability to evolve!? Who in the name of Arceus do you think you are" Tiger said in pure anger. Though he tried to stay calm most the encounter, the proof of the fight Cyndaquil endured when he was still a few days old, no one Pokémon, or human, deserves that!" He said in a low tone. The Typhlosion looked even more furious.
"Then maybe you'd like to experience that for yourself" the Typhlosion said darkly. He used a flamethrower, and as it was about to hit Tiger, Cyndaquil used a swift, and caused the move to explode in midair. The embers from the swift rained down on the ground; causing the grass nearby to burn out.
"Leave my friend alone" Cyndaquil growled angrily, and glared at the Typhlosion. The advanced Pokémon laughed darkly, while the other Typhlosion called for Cyndaquil to stand down. Cyndaquil shook his head, and growled. His back flames were lit vigorously. Though the Pokémon stood next to Tiger, Tiger could see he was shaking.
"You can do this" Tiger whispered encouragingly. "I'm with you this time...you aren't alone" he said lowly. Cyndaquil looked at Tiger with a look of disbelief, but nodded with a smile as he knew he could trust the boy. Cyndaquil looked back at Typhlosion.
"You won't win this time" Cyndaquil said lowly, and glared at Typhlosion. A gentle breeze blew across the field, and the grass danced in the breeze as the two Pokémon faced off.
The female Typhlosion then looked at the leader. "Hinoarashi stand down...there is a trainer coming this way" the female Typhlosion whispered lowly. Tiger looked up, and heard footsteps. He heard the Croconaw from the night before. "I heard it over here" the voice said quickly. Tiger, and Cyndaquil looked at each other, and the two climbed into a tree.
"This isn't over" the lead Typhlosion, Hinoarashi, yowled, and the three ran off. Tiger then growled lowly as the group fled. The trainer, and the Croconaw then walked out of the forest, and looked around.
"I guess the fight is over...strange sounded like a huge group of Cyndaquil, and its evolutions..." the trainer who owned Croconaw said lowly. Tiger looked at the trainer, and held his breath as the duo walked away. "Come on we can't stay here all day" the trainer said in a low sigh. Tiger watched in relief as they walked away he was relieved that they didn't stay for long.
"We need to get out of here..." Cyndaquil said lowly. Tiger nodded, not wanting to waste anymore time in case the Typhlosion come back. He allowed Cyndaquil to lead the way out of the forest. "Tiger..." Cyndaquil began quietly.
Tiger looked over, and blinked. "Yeah?" he asked gently.
"I'm sorry if you didn't think I trusted you...I see now you are only trying to look out for my well being" Cyndaquil said quietly, and continued on. Tiger blinked, and went over to walk next to the pokemon.
"I didn't know that Typhlosion we met was the one that hurt you...I wish I could have done something to help you" Tiger said sadly.
Cyndaquil laughed, and tried to be more cheerful. He then jumped onto Tiger's head. "You can help me!" he said kindly.
"Oh yeah?"
"Yeah! You can carry me back to the cave. I'm exhausted"
Tiger sighed, and laughed. Rolling his eyes he continued through the forest, and saw the hole in the boulder wall; the hole had been camouflaged by a thicket of bushes growing around it. Once through the hole, Tiger covered the hole a bit better with a fresh vine tendril. The two then went toward the cave. "Listen, Tiger. I know you wish you could help me evolve, but why don't you just help me become a better pokemon to you?" Cyndaquil asked kindly. "If you become a trainer...I'd like to be your starter" the last thing Cyndaquil said both caught Tiger off guard. As well as cheered the trainer up. Pichu might be lost to me, but maybe I can be the best trainer I can to Cyndaquil...
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Post by TheNinjaCyndaquil on Oct 9, 2017 23:19:12 GMT -6
Mysteries of the past
Pidgey looked at Cyndaquil with a half asleep, half bored expression. Tiger stood behind the blue and yellow mouse, and looked like he was trying to decide. "Tiger! All I have is Flamethrower, Leer, and Swift!" Cyndaquil said impatiently. Tiger then looked at Cyndaquil, and crossed his arms in confusion.
"Wait aren't you like level 4? How do you know Flamethrower, and Swift?" Tiger asked in pure curiosity. He then looked at Pidgey who was looking more and more bored by the second.
"Well you see I got flamethrower from my dad, and swift from my mom when I hatched" Cyndaquil explained simply, and tilted his head. Tiger nodded, and was about to reply when Pidgey yelled.
"That's all nice and all, but can we please get to the battle! Or are you two going to talk about levels?" the bird pokemon asked in slight annoyance. He then got to his talons, and spread his wings. "You know? I think I'm just going to take a fly. Feel free to come back to me when you're ready to train" the pokemon said in annoyance, and flew away.
Tiger shrugged, and sighed he then turned to Cyndaquil. "Uh so what should we do now?" He asked the pokemon softly, and looked around the clearing. The cave was nearby, and Tiger could hear the painful cries of an Eevee that was brought in the night before. "We can't ask Kit, or Tally for any training today since the Eevee doesn't want us in the cave..." he sighed.
"We could go to the rock wall and get a few apples" Cyndaquil suggested warmly, and glanced at the darkening sky. Tiger blinked, and nodded. He then thought about the fall in the river the duo had a few sunrises ago. "We'll just avoid the river, and go the long way" he said softly.
"If we do that we won't be there until nightfall." Cyndaquil pointed out quickly, and frowned. "Kit won't let us be out for that long since the river incident" he said lowly.
"I'll just tell her where we're going, and I'm sure we can bring food back to the cave. After all if Eevee is going to heal we'll need to get as much food as possible" Tiger said evenly, and smiled. He then headed towards the cave in search of Kit.
The cave was still filled with the chill of winter as Tiger walked in. He sighed, and looked around, the thought of spring's return was still fairly fresh in his mind. He shook the excitement of warmer weather away before walking into the den. Eevee growled, and looked at Tiger. "Tiger I told you to stay outside while I work on Eevee" Kit said evenly, and continued to work. Tally was sitting next to her, helping out her mother as the Eevee lay there.
"Sorry, Kit just wanted to let you know that Cyndaquil, and I were heading to the apple tree to find some food." Tiger said softly, and glanced at the three from the den's entrance. Cyndaquil, and I will have to sleep in the trees tonight. At least it's not cold. I don't want to bother Eevee... Tiger thought to himself with a sigh, and glanced at Kit, who was thinking for a moment.
"Very well, but check in when you get back" Kit said kindly, and nodded. She didn't look up from Eevee. "Just stay away from the river for now, as the snowmelt from Mount. Silver is still widening the river" she said in concern.
"Will do" Tiger said with a nod, and walked back out of the cave. He then went over to Cyndaquil, and told him what Kit had told Tiger. The small mouse pokemon nodded, and followed his trainer out of the clearing.
Tiger and Cyndaquil continued through the forest the duo passed patches of grass where, normally wild pokemon would attack trainers, but here they avoided the small boy like a virus. Cyndaquil looked over to Tiger, and smiled. He then ran forward and scared a few Butterfree that were sleeping inside a bush nearby. They yelled angrily, and called over their shoulders as Cyndaquil scared them. Tiger sighed, and shook his head, he called an apology to the Butterfree. He then laughed once the pokemon flew away. "Do you always have to scare the Butterfree?" Tiger said jokingly, and smiled.
"They were in my way" Cydnaquil said and mocked a scoff of disgust. "How should I have known that they'd be in the bushes. I didn't mean to scare them." He said now defending himself.
"I know" Tiger said kindly, and picked the pokemon up. He placed Cyndaquil on his head. "Do you see the apple trees yet?" Tiger asked joyfully. Cyndaquil nodded, and pointed in the direction of the apple trees. He toppled over from Tiger's head, and was about to hit the ground when Tiger caught him.
"Careful. The ride requires you stay in one spot so you don't fall." Tiger joked warmly, and held Cyndaquil close to his chest as he walked. The trees and bushes were passing him slowly as he walked. Soon the growl of a pokemon was heard in a bush, and a Stantler then ran out of the thick undergrowth, and freaked out. It jumped up in an attempt to use a stomp.
"Tiger watch out!" Cyndaquil said in shock, and jumped out of the child's arms. He then growled, and used a swift knocking the pokemon off balance. Stantler snorted, and scraped it's hoof against the ground. The pokemon then lowered it's head and ran at the two. "Come on Tiger help me. Call out a move, and try to be a trainer! I know you can do this" Cyndaquil said to his stunned trainer, and jumped back from the move.
"Oh right....uh" Tiger began uncertainly. He thought for a moment, and tried to think of how to help Cyndaquil fight. Cyndaquil then growled, and used a swift.
"Any day now, Tiger!" Cyndaquil said in fear, and stumbled back as the Stantler used a stomp. Tiger looked at Cyndaquil in shock, and fear.
"Cyndaquil use flamethrower!" Tiger finally said quickly. Cyndaquil used a flamethrower and hit the Stantler. The move managed to hit something off the pokemon calming it down. Stantler then whined and fled the area quickly stomping the grass flat as he fled.
Tiger blinked, and went over to the strange item that fell off Stantler. He went to pick it up, but as soon as he did it sent an electric shock that went down his arm and caused him to scream in shock. He dropped the item, and noticed it was the electric part of a shock collar. "Stupid trainers" Tiger growled in anger, and created a shallow hole with his shoe. He then kicked the piece in and buried it. "Are you alright, Cyndaquil?" He asked, and glanced at the pokemon.
"Just fine...though next time you freeze up with commands remember what's going on" Cyndaquil said lowly, and shook out his fur. "Come on let's keep going before it gets darker." Cyndaquil said softly.
Tiger nodded, and continued through the forest he and Cyndaquil walked next to each other. The apple tree then came into view, and Tiger ran ahead. "Alright we made it!" Tiger said cheerfully, and climbed into the tree. "Alright Cyndaquil, I'll pick the apples and you bring them to the tree base" Tiger said kindly, and pointed to a small leaf pile where they'd leave the apples.
"Alright" Cyndaquil said with a nod, and climbed onto a low hanging tree branch. Tiger then climbed into a higher branch, and looked at the boulder wall nearby. It was with in jumping distance to the top. Tiger then went up to a branch that had a few apples growing on it when he heard a voice. One that sounded very very familiar.
"Come on let's get some sleep." The sound of a boy was heard and Tiger jumped onto the wall. He still held a few apples in his hands. He was ignoring the concerned cry from Cyndaquil. Tiger looked over the edge of the boulder he was on and saw the boy, and his Croconaw once more.
A few minutes turned into almost an hour as the trainer began to fall asleep, and wake up as if from a nightmare. Tiger then continued along the top of the wall when he noticed the boy had a book, and a hat, both were very familiar. The trainer then began to fall asleep once more.
"He's to close to the wall...what if he decides to come here" Tiger whispered to himself, and narrowed his eyes. He then froze as the trainer heard him.
"Who's there!" the trainer said in shock, and sat up. Tiger then growled, and dropped an apple he tried to grab it before it rolled off the boulder's top, but he couldn't reach it in time. The apple fell, and hit the back of the trainer's head. Arceus help me... Tiger thought in shock as the trainer went up to the boulders only to freeze in shock. Good maybe he'll leave Tiger thought and sighed. He then froze as the trainer looked up, and froze as he saw Tiger on the rock.
Tiger didn't know what else to do. He then growled, and crawled backwards into the shadows. "Human! You shouldn't be here, or near the rock barrier!" He yelled hoping to sound intimidating.
His hopes were dashed when the trainer narrowed his eyes, and looked shocked to hear the young boy's voice. He then sighed before replying. "Fine, I will leave, but I don't promise you that I won't return. I'm looking for my brother, and if he's somewhere in the unknown forest. Then I will find a way over this wall, and no child of the forest will tell me otherwise." The trainer said firmly.
Looking for my brother... The words seemed to linger in Tiger's mind as he thought about what the trainer just said. I need to warn Lugia. Tiger thought sharply. He then replied hoping to scare the trainer away once more, "you'll regret it if you do. The pokemon here are more dangerous, and unwelcoming of unknown humans than you know. They aren't your typical trainer ready pokemon" Tiger said lowly, and heard Cyndaquil calling from the ground below. He then jumped into the trees quickly before the trainer could respond. He then met up with Cyndaquil, and lead the pokemon home.
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Post by TheNinjaCyndaquil on Nov 23, 2017 16:35:17 GMT -6
Chapter 10: Haunting Memories
The moon was sitting in its highest point signifying midnight. Nocturnal Pokémon were out either hunting for food, or playing in the soft light from the moon. Tiger was sitting on a branch in a tree with Cyndaquil laying on his chest. The young boy looked at the fire Pokémon and scratched the top of the Pokémon's head. I'm looking for my brother... The words of the strange trainer continuously repeated in his mind as he tried to sleep. Sighing, Tiger looked up to the stars his emerald eyes were dully gleaming in the moonlight. "Who is that trainer's brother, and why did he sound so familiar?" Tiger yawned to himself. He eventually allowed the gentle sounds of the forest lull him into a light sleep. _______________________________________________________________________________ Light poured through the blinds of a room as a young boy slept soundly in his bed near the window. His Pichu was curled up next to his neck his small tail was barely over his nose. The sunlight eventually hit the boy's eyes causing him to groan. The young child sat up and looked around the room. His emerald eyes were clouded with exhaustion once he sat up. He looked at Pichu. "Chu chu wake up! We gonna pway with Max today" The boy said cheerfully his exhaustion was forgotten and he jumped out of bed. "Pichu chu!?" Pichu said in shock and got up. The Pokémon jumped off the bed and caught up to the boy. "Pichu chu Pichu pi?" The Pichu as he tripped over a Cyndaquil plush that had fallen off the bedside table. The boy looked over and picked up the Pichu. "Sorry Peach, I musta dwopped Quil when I was asleep." He said in embarrassment, and looked back to the door when he heard his brother's voice. "Tiger come on, and wake up!" The voice called from downstairs. Tiger looked at Pichu, and ran out of his room. He met up with an older boy. "There you are" the boy said lowly. "I thought you and Pichu were going to sleep for a month" the boy said crossly. "Smokey why are you aways mad? Did Max eat your cereal again?" Tiger asked not completely understanding his brother's anger. The other boy then sighed and shook his head. The family Persian, Max, walked out of the living room to see what was going on. "I'm not mad" Smokey growled lowly and crossed his arms. He glared at Tiger knowingly. Max hissed at the fighting causing Pichu to tip his head slightly "Yes you are." Tiger said and tipped his head. "You sure you not broken?" Tiger asked and tried to mess with the boy. Pichu jumped out of his arms and walked up to Smokey. "Get your rodent off me!" Smokey snapped and pushed the Pichu away angrily. Tiger growled and ran over to Pichu. "What did Pi do to you!?" Tiger asked in shock and looked at his brother angrily. It wasn't unnatural for Smokey to snap, but Tiger wished for the calmer days before he found the pokeball containing the electric mouse Pokémon. When he and his brother were close friends. "Pichu was his Pokémon" Smokey said angrily. "Who's dad's?" Tiger asked purely confused. His mom had told him that their father had gone off on a journey with his friend, Matt, who was Lion's father. The two boys hadn't seen their father in a year. "Wha?" Smokey said in shock and forgotten what their mother told him for a moment. "Nothing it's nothing, Tiger just...go play outside" Smokey said quietly and went back to his room. "Okay? Fine I will!" Tiger said still confused. He looked at Pichu and ran outside. Once outside, Tiger and Pichu looked for Professor Elm's Lab. "Hey Pi maybe Elm has something we can help with" the boy said to his pokemon the Pichu nodded and they went towards the lab. The Persian was following them closely. Once Tiger and Pichu reached the lab, Tiger heard a voice from the door. "I won't allow you to take them with you! Those pokemon belong to the lab, and even if you are their original trainer I wouldn't force them to join your organization!" Elm said in an angry tone causing Tiger to jump slightly. He'd never heard Elm so angry. Is everyone grumpy today? Tiger thought to himself curiously and went to the window with Pichu next to him. "Come on let's see who's in da lab wif Elm" Tiger said to his friend and clumsily climbed up to the window's ledge. He looked inside and saw a trainer that was very familiar. "Well, Elm you aren't doing your job correctly if I have to ask you to release my pokemon" the trainer growled, and narrowed his eyes at the professor. "Maybe I should come back later. Maybe then I can force you to give them to me" he threatened lowly. "Is that a threat? Frost, when I became a professor I promised to keep Pokémon safe, even if their trainers decide to betray their home town! You are aware that Sam had to lie to your youngest son so he wouldn't worry about you right!?" He snapped angrily. Tiger blinked and watched as the trainer growled. His blue eyes were flames as he glared at Elm. "Smokey and Tiger are both weak! I'd be surprised if those two ended up failing their league challenges and became janitors for your lab!" Frost retorted crossly and glared at Elm. Tiger froze, and looked at the trainer, he was wearing all black, and had a red R on the front of his shirt. "They will be better trainers than you will ever be!" Elm snapped angrily. Frost then growled and looked up. He noticed Tiger and Pichu in the window. "Will they now?" Frost laughed darkly. "Well...let's see how Tiger fairs against me?" Frost growled and walked out of the lab. He made his way over towards Tiger. Elm looked over to the window and froze as he recognized Tiger. "Tiger run!" Elm yelled quickly and ran out of the lab. Tiger froze from where he sat on the window ledge and looked around. He then noticed there were three more strange trainers in black. They were hiding near the fields to the lab. Tiger jumped to the ground, and Pichu fell onto his shoulder. The two began to run towards their house when a black dog like pokemon with horns blocked his path. "Well Tiger? Are you ready for a battle?" Frost growled and stood behind the pokemon. "Houndoom here will give you a great opportunity to see what being a trainer is really like" he growled, and the Houndoom took a step towards Tiger. "But...I can't fight!" Tiger said sheepishly and fell back. He was about to flee towards the lab when two more Houndoom blocked his path. "I just wanna go home!" Tiger cried out weakly. "Weak" Frost growled and nodded to Houndoom. The pokemon used a flamethrower making Tiger fall back in an attempt to dodge the move. Pichu growled and ran at Houndoom with a volt tackle. "Come on fight back!" Frost yelled and laughed as the volt tackle barely did any damage on the Houndoom. "But I can't I'm to young!" Tiger cried back and looked at Pichu. The small mouse pokemon froze as he was to weak to fight the Houndoom. The second fire dog then snarled and walked over to Tiger. It firmly planted a paw on the boy's chest. Tiger closed his eyes and braced himself for the pain of the move when he heard a hiss, and the weight of the Houndoom was pushed off him. "Max!" Frost said in shock. Tiger sat up and saw the Persian fighting off the Houndoom. The cat Pokémon was surprisingly fighting off the Houndoom. The other Houndoom turned their attention to Max. "Max no you can't!" Tiger said in shock. The Persian then hissed and glanced at Tiger. The pokemon was then pinned to the ground, and was struggling to break free. "Huh? How about I teach you a lesson, brat" Frost growled and glared at Tiger. Houndoom then growled and raised a paw. "Houndoom! Finish Max off! Let Tiger know that this will be his fault!" Frost laughed maniacally, Houndoom nodded and slashed his paw across the Persian's throat. "Rocket retreat!" Frost said darkly and the four strangers followed Frost out of New Bark. Tiger froze, and ran over to Max's side. The Pokémon was badly hurt; Tiger was about to reach out and touch the dying pokemon's head when Elm, and Smokey ran over. "Tiger come on get away from there!" Smokey said in shock. Tiger was just frozen next to the Pokémon he didn't look up to the professor, or his brother. He then felt Smokey's hand on his shoulder. "Elm. Can you take care of Max?" The boy asked Elm in concern. "Of course" Elm nodded, and went to Max's side. Smokey then gently pulled Tiger away from Max's side. He gently pushed him towards their house. "Everything will be alright Tiger...I'm here for you. I'm sorry about earlier" Smokey said gently but Tiger wasn't paying attention he was just looking at the ground in defeat. "Tiger! Hey Tiger are you alright wake up!" A voice was sounded from somewhere beyond the boundaries of the town. Tiger glanced at Smokey and noticed the trainer was beginning to fade away. As well as the entirety of New Bark Town. ____________________________________________________________________________ "Tiger hey are you alright!?" Cyndaquil said and nudged his friend. Tiger sat up in shock and looked around; he had fallen out of the lowest branch of the tree and was in a bush. Cyndaquil was next to him nudging him awake. "Wha? Cynda?" Tiger said groggily and sat up. He looked at the pokemon and yawned. "Sorry I was having some sort of nightmare..." Tiger sighed in response and sat up. "Was it the same one from a few months ago? I thought they stopped a month ago" Cyndaquil said in concern and sat on Tiger's lap. "It was more of a flashback...I'm not sure. I think it happened because I was trying to figure out who that stranger was from last night" Tiger said softly and tipped his head in confusion. "Did you figure it out?" Cyndaquil asked gently. He was sniffing Tiger for injuries from his fall out of the tree, but soon sighed in relief as all he noticed was a couple of scratches. "I mean if it was a memory then it should have been important somehow" Cyndaquil said in concern. Tiger sighed and shrugged "I think I did...come on let's go and get something to eat. Maybe a walk will clear my head from that dream." He said quietly, and got to his feet. He looked at the sky and noticed he'd fallen asleep until shortly before dawn "We can head back to the barrier and find out if that trainer had left the area" he said gently in an attempt to reassure himself that the dream was just a random memory. The sun climbed higher as the duo went back to the apple tree by the rock wall. Tiger had been lost in thought as they walked, and didn't notice that Cyndaquil had been asking him a question. "What?" Tiger asked and looked over to his partner. Cyndaquil then sighed and shook his head. "I asked if you were alright? That dream you had last night seems to have distracted you today" Cyndaquil asked again and looked over to Tiger once again concerned. Tiger nodded, and decided to tell Cyndaquil about the dream. As he explained everything the two stopped in the clearing. "Though that whole thing happened when I was three...it was years ago so why would I have that dream now?" Tiger asked in confusion, and sighed. Cyndaquil tipped his head and looked thoughtful for a moment. "Maybe you were trying to remember who the boy from last night was, but the only memory you can try and remember him was from years ago, and it came to you in a form of a nightmare?" Cyndaquil said slightly unsure of the conclusion he made up. "Sounds possible" Tiger said and crossed his arms. He looked around the clearing and saw Lee on a usual patrol near the border. "Morning Lee!" Tiger said trying to sound optimistic. The Machamp looked up from what he was doing and waved one of his four arms in greeting. Tiger then walked to the apple tree and climbed up its branches in order to get to the top of the rock wall. Cyndaquil followed him up quickly and balanced on the last branch. The two then leapt from the tree and landed on the top of the wall. Tiger looked over the edge of the wall and saw the boy and his Croconaw. He froze as he recognized the trainer from his dream. It is Smokey! So he did come here to find me! Tiger thought in shock, and watched as the older trainer stopped at the base of a tree. Croconaw then shook his head disapprovingly. What is he planning to do? Tiger thought suspiciously and watched in shock as the trainer recalled his pokemon, and climbed up the tree. "He's either going to fall, or try and make it into this forest" Cyndaquil whispered in shock and looked at Tiger. The young boy nodded, and froze. He was concerned for his brother's safety now. Smokey was panting as he climbed onto to the top branches of the tree. He definitely doesn't have the stamina to climb up here, and he might not jump up he- Tiger thought to himself and froze as Smokey jumped from the tree. His leap was to short and he was plummeting towards the ground, and the face of the wall when Tiger slammed himself down onto his chest and grunted as he grabbed Smokey's shirt collar. He almost fell off the top of the wall he felt Cyndaquil grab his shirt tail and pull him backwards before he could lose his balance. "I got you!" Tiger called to Smokey and grunted as he pulled Smokey up to the top of the wall. The months of living in the forest had given him the strength to pull the trainer back up to the top of the wall. The trainer opened his eyes and looked in shock at Tiger. He seemed to have been studying the young boy closely. His eyes then rested on the boy's scar that was on his shoulder. He flinched as if he couldn't comprehend what had happened to Tiger. Tiger then moved sharply to hide the scar as best he could which caused Cyndaquil to growl in distrust, warning, and anger. "T...Tiger?" The trainer then said uncertainly and looked at the boy. Before Tiger could respond, Cyndaquil took a step forward. "You know him?" Cyndaquil growled lowly and eyed Smokey wearily. Tiger nodded and sighed before responding. "Yeah he's my brother" Tiger said softly and glanced at Cyndaquil. The pokemon nodded reluctantly and went to sniff at Smokey. He then took a step back and growled. "It's alright bud" Tiger began and hugged Cyndaquil protectively. "Smokey won't hurt you" Tiger said softly, and glared at Smokey slightly as he began to feel slightly protective over his friend. "What in the name of Arceus are you doing here!?" Tiger asked in a hostile, and concerned tone. Smokey looked at Tiger in shock before he was taken aback by the tone of Tiger's voice. He was then knocked out of his thoughts when Lee spoke. "Tiger!? Is everything alright? I heard yelling!" Lee called from the base of the wall. Tiger looked over and went to the edge before looking at Lee. "I'm fine Lee! I'm just sending off a trespasser" he called out gently, and turned back to Smokey. "Well?" He pressed lowly. "I...I was err...I...was looking for you" Smokey responded in a confused tone and looked at Tiger questioningly. Tiger then looked away sharply, and thought of his friends, and pokemon he thought of as family. He then began to feel guilty as for the first time since he woke up in Ripple Forest, he remembered his mom, and Elm. "I'm sorry I put everyone through my disappearance...but, I need to stay here and-" he began before Smokey cut him off quickly. "No Tiger you don't need to stay you need to come home with me" Smokey said hesitantly and looked at Tiger in slight fear for his younger brother. Tiger growled as he noticed this was going to be harder than he thought. I still have some things to learn before I leave here...I can't leave yet! What if Rocket attacks, and finds Lugia...or Tally, and Kit!? He thought to himself before replying. "No...I am not going with you. I may be a child, but I won't listen to you" He said angrily, and avoided Smokey's gaze. Taken aback by Tiger's attitude, Smokey flinched. Smokey then glared at Tiger in a mixture of confusion and anger. "You don't understand you will be killed out here" he snapped. No you don't understand...I'm needed here. I won't die in this forest. I know it better than New Bark now... Tiger thought to himself, but didn't say anything. He then jumped off the wall and into the apple tree before he abandoned Smokey and fled into the forest. I'm sorry about everything that's happened, Smokey. Please just understand that I can't go home yet!
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