//------------------------------// // Chapter 03- Pokémon // Story: Pokémon Ultra Luna. // by Lieral //------------------------------// "Pokémon?" Now that I think about it is the second time he says that word. But now I am the one getting ahead of myself. "My name is Luna." "Huh?" For a moment he seemed surprised. "You don't know what Pokémon is?" He asked. "I would love a clarification," I answered lowering my arms. "People and Pokémon work together here in Alola," He said and pointed to my three little saviors. "Those three, plus the Rockruff that attacked you, are all Pokémon." I turned to face those three again. "If you have a Pokémon by your side you can go anywhere, yeah, but it's a little dangerous to go alone since wild Pokémons might be waiting to attack you in the tall grass," He said and started to walk toward the house I just left. "But let's not talk here, come in and I'll explain everything." I walked in his direction with those Pokémon by my side, but I was suddenly stopped by a loud yell coming from Kukui as he put both hands on his head. "WHAT HAPPENED TO MY GRANDMOTHER'S COUCH?" What a nice start for a conversation... The couch had been divided in two, which did not stop Kukui from sitting in one half while I sat on the other half in front of him. "And that's the resume I guess," He said after he finished his explanation. "But I don't think that's what you wanted to hear, yeah?" Now I am the one holding my forehead with a hand while fighting back a headache. Basically, he explained what are pokemon, how people use pokemon battle to solve almost anything and most bases that a trainer needs to know to battles, such as weakness, resistances, status attacks and a little about different pokemon species and evolution. And that basically confirms the theory that I am actually in another world... Or I might just be dreaming, but I do not think I am that lucky. "Can you please give me a lot of coffee?" I asked. He seemed to understand my need since he stood up from his half of the couch and went to the kitchen. "OK, just wait for a little while and tell me if anyone comes in, I'm waiting for a visitant." "Is the man called Hala?" I asked. "I knew you were awake when I said for you not to leave!" He said triumphantly. "But no, it's actually his grandson." "Great..." First of all, I need to think. If there is anything Sunset Shimmer taught me, is that if you are in another world, you do not say it out loud for everyone, it is better to keep it a secret for now. He came back with a big mug of coffee, which I drank really fast. "Wow, your stomach seems like a Snorlax's!" He said impressed as the hot coffee went down my throat with one gulp. "And I guess I should know what is a Snorlax," I said putting my mug aside. "It's a Pokémon," He said smiling. "I guessed that much," I answered and laid back on the couch. With my head a little clearer now I could finally process everything that had been happening. I sighed. "Hey, Luna, where do you come from?" Kukui asked still smiling, but he could not trick me. Unlike some people, I am really good in reading the eyes of the other, and his eyes are vivid, almost on fire, and mainly, they are intelligent, way more intelligent than he wants people to think. "Why do you want to know?" I asked back. "OK," This time he was the one to sigh. "Let me change my question: Considering how I found you I would guess you fell from a high place, higher than you may think actually, and the fact that you didn't know what Pokémon are still impressed me, but what I wanted to ask is..." I sat up again, for some reason, I think his question will be way more important than my comfort. "Wherever you came from, even if during a single second, do you think you had seen some kind of weird crack in the sky?" WHAT? "You..." I narrowed my eyes. "What exactly do you know?" "May I take it as a yes?" I sighed. "Yes, you may." His eyes shined with excitation. "I knew it!" He said and stood up with a jump. "You came from an Ultra-Wormhole!" "What?" I asked. "Let me guess, the reason you didn't know what pokemon are, is because you came from another universe, and in that universe, Pokémon didn't even exist! Am I Right?" Wow, I think I just cleared the record of secret keep for less time of the universe. "Man, you are good," I simply said, "Now, do you mind to explain me?" "Ultra-Wormholes are extremely rare events that occur in this world, it is believed that it lead to another universe, but it is so rare that we have very little details about it!" He said sitting down as I frowned. "So, it means my chances of going back are few, am I right?" "Wow, you're a pretty pessimistic girl, aren't you?" He asked with a laugh. "Even if that is true, your chances aren't zero!" "What do you mean?" I asked surprised. "My wife is a famous scientist specialization in Ultra-Wormholes," He said as if it was nothing and my eyes widened. "BUT, she is on another island at this moment." "Okay, that means I will have to stay here for a while," I said and leaned back. "This is true," He said and leaned back against the couch too. "But, do you mind if I ask something?" "Go ahead, I do not think I have a reason to keep anything from you now." "Why is your body like that?" "Excuse me?" "Like... Blue!" "It is not common to have different skin colors here?" "Yes and no, we DO have different colors, but not like yours." "Does that mean I can not get in public?" I asked with a sigh. "Or we could just say you have a rare condition that makes your skin looks like that!" I smiled. "You solve problems in a very simple way, for a professor, do you not?" He laughed. "It's not the first time I listen to that phrase," "Why am I not surprised?" My smile did not fade away. "Anyway, since I am already here, what can I do to spend my time and help to find a way home?" I asked. "Well, my first option would be becoming a Pokémon trainer!" He said naturally. "Is it that easy?" "To become a trainer? Yeah. To become a good trainer? Not even a little!" He answered with his characteristic smile. "Okay, I gave up!" I said to myself, in the end, if I can not change the reality, I may at least follow the flow. "I will sign in, show me what I have to do!" "The first part is to choose your starter!" "This is the grass type Pokémon, Rowlett," He said pointing to the little owl that helped me before. "He may have a cute appearance, but this is the only one between those three that already have a second type." "Interesting..." I said staring at him attentively. "And this is the fire type pokémon, Litten," He said pointing to the cat. "He only shows his emotional side to those he really trust, plus his final evolution has a really strong attack." "Cute..." I commented. "And this little girl here, is the water type pokemon, Popplio," He showed me the little blue seal. "Honestly this is probably the less popular starter ever," He said with a sad expression. "People look at her and misjudge what they see, and this little one always wanted to show her potential." He finished the explanation with a nod. At first, the rock, paper, and scissor system seem a good one, considering their types, but one of them caught my attention more than the others... A little girl, always in the shadows of someone else and trying to show her valor... I walked toward Popplio that seemed extremely surprised and held her in my arms. I looked into her eyes with a silent question, a question that means I do not want this to be a one-sided decision: Do you trust me to be at your side? Popplio gave me the brightest smile I have ever seen, accepting me as her trainer. "Well, it's decided then," Kukui said smiling too. "Why don't you give her a name, yeah?" "A name?" I wondered for a second before I answered. "Welcome to my party, Moon!"