PkMn: Legend of the Maideen 5

Note: [] indicates Pokémon language while Quotes indicates human language.

Ash could hardly hold in his excitement.  “HOME!!!!”  He shouted from the top of the hill that overlooked his small town.   

“PIKA!!!”  His small yellow friend merrily squeaked shortly after.

“Geeze, Ash!  You’d think you hadn’t seen your family in years, rather than a week ago, the way you’re shouting.”  Gary replied, sounding rather annoyed

Ash just smiled back at his friend, “Graduation was fun, but I just wanted to be home.”  He returned his gaze to the view in front of him and focused on the ocean.  “I wanted to see if she’s here.”  He said in a low voice.

Gary stared at his friend for a few seconds, understanding the determination in his eyes.  The big haired trainer placed a hand on Ash’s shoulder to snap his friend out of his daze “C’mon, let’s get going.”  He said before removing his hand and beginning to walk down the hill.

Ash nodded, “Right behind ya!”  

“Pika!”

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She never realized how much she missed the welcoming waters of Kanto.  While Johto waters were pleasant, nothing could compare to Kanto waters.  They were always so clean, so refreshing; it was hard to believe it was part of the ocean.

Misty looked behind her to see a small seahorse looking around in slight confusion, obviously confused by the change in scenery.  

[We’re in Kanto waters Tatsu!  I take it you never swam here before?]  Misty asked with a knowing smile.

[No…  My father would never leave Johto, so none of us did…]  Tatsu replied in a distracted manner, finding the new plant life around him far more interesting.

[I love these waters.]  Misty said while stretching.  She turned belly side up and closed her eyes, [Don’t you love the feeling of the rays on your body, Tatsu?  The water is so clean here the rays feel like they’re touching you directly; practically hugging you in their warm embrace.]

[What a beautiful thought.]  Said a voice.

Misty opened her eyes, and turn back around, trying to catch a glance of whoever spoke to them, but she didn’t see anyone.

A small laugh came from above as Misty felt a small tap on her head.  [Tag, you’re it.]  Said the small voice and in a flash the Pokémon took off.

Tatsu snapped out of his trance upon hearing the strange voice and looked up, [Aww, Misty, it’s only a-]

[The fin!]  She shouted before taking off.

Tatsu just floated there, this was the first time he really saw Misty swim at her full speed.  [M-Misty…?!  It’s just a Vaporeon!]  He yelled in vain.

‘That fin!  It’s long like mine!’  Misty thought while looking up once more to see her target getting closer.  

Goldeens, normally, were round in nature.  You wouldn’t be able to see the small junction between their tail fin and body unless you went up to a Goldeen and looked it or managed to get the Goldeen at the right angle.  But if you saw a Goldeen from the frontal view their tail fin just dance around them.  Those three fins float vertically, framing each Goldeen for the exceptional beauty each was.  Misty, on the other hand, didn’t have a round body.  Her body was long, a stretched out Goldeen.  Her tail never floated vertically unless her body was vertical; it never danced around her, never framed her – just served its practical purpose.  The junction of her tail fin and body were obvious and seemed to mimic the design of the Pokémon in front of her, ‘If I could…  Just push a little harder…’

[Got ya!]  She said while wrapping the blue Pokémon in her arms.

The Vaporeon giggled, [So you did!  Great job!  Now shall I be it?]

Misty unwrapped her arms so the Pokémon could move, [Please don’t, just… just stay a moment.  I haven’t seen you before… what are you?]

[Aww, child, you have never seen a Vaporeon before?  Well I suppose we do stay on land most of the time; it is where we originated from after all.]  The Pokémon readjusted itself to look like it was ready to pounce, its fin waving back and forth.  [Now you know what I am, so shall we play tag?]

[You were born on land?]  Misty asked, ignoring the question.

[Yes.  All Vaporeons are born as Eevees, which live on land.  We, too, often live on land as well.  Now as for that game of tag?]

[Amazing!  But you have such a beautiful fin; it’s such a shame you don’t utilize it often.]  Misty said while observing the delicate blue fin that ran off the Vaporeon’s back.

[Thank you, but we were designed with such beauty; I cannot take any credit for it.  Please, child, let us play!]

[Hold on, geeze, you really like games, don’t you?] The blue Pokémon nodded enthusiastically and Misty couldn’t help but to let out a small laugh while shaking her head slowly in disbelief over the odd character,  [So why do you stay on land?]  

The Vaporeon looked back at Misty for a second, tilting its head slightly.

[Ahh!  I’m sorry if that’s too personal.  I’m just… curious.  I mean if I had to choose between land and sea, I don’t know what I’d do.]

The Vaporeon shook its head with a smile, [No, it’s fine, child.  Vaporeons just choose where they think they would be happiest, what is best for both their family and themselves.  While Vaporeons love the water, we would not be able to spend time with our children if we just lived here.  Finding a mate would be difficult too.  Then there’s the matter of if your mate could live in the water or not.  Even if they could, our eggs couldn’t be hatched here, or else our child would drown at birth.  So you see, child, we must all make sacrifices for the ones we love.]

[I see…  What a difficult position…] Was all Misty could say in response, a somber expression weighing on her features.

The Vaporeon smiled, [I am positive if you had to make such a decision, you will choose what is best.  Now child, please, I grow tried of waiting.]  The Vaporeon closed its eyes and touched the center of Misty’s forehead.  [You’re it again.]  The Vaporeon said while peaking one eye open before withdrawing its paw and swimming ahead.

Misty was slightly taken back before the situation dawned on her.  A determined grin formed on her face, she hadn’t played tag since she last saw Ash, eight years ago.  [Fine!  Ready or not!]

[Misty!]  Misty stopped herself from taking off to see Tatsu behind her, panting heavily while trying to catch up.  [Please!  Wait!]  He practically cried, his voice getting higher as he spoke.

Misty nodded, and turned back around to call a time-out.  [It left.]  She said flatly, [I didn’t even catch its name…]

[C-can _–huff- you ple-please _{-huff, huff-} not take off _–huff- like that ev-ever  _-huff- again?] Tatsu huffed while approaching Misty.

Misty swam closer to Tatsu and held him in her arms.  [I’m sorry, Tatsu, but I couldn’t resist.  I felt compelled to follow that Pokémon just like I felt compelled to save you.]

Tatsu cuddled in Misty’s arms, enjoying the security of not being alone and giving himself a break after his mad dash.  [Well it’s gone now, so I guess it wasn’t meant to join our family.]  He said in a small angry pout.

Misty stroked Tatsu’s head scales softly, [You’re right.  It was certainly a playful Pokémon though.]  Misty stopped petting for a moment and felt her forehead; somehow, it felt like the touch added an unknown pressure.

Tatsu’s eyes frowned, [It didn’t hurt you, did it?]

Misty quickly redirected her attention back to the Horsea in her arms. [Of course not!  If anything, it made me realize how much I miss tag.]  Misty gently poked Tatsu’s stomach, [Tag, you’re it!] She said before beginning to swim off.

[H-hey!  No fair!  I’m still tired!  Ahh!  Fine, Misty!  You’re gonna get it!]

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A distant figure watched over the two as they swam around.  

[I still don’t understand why you needed to touch her memories.]  Another figure remarked nonchalantly from behind.

The blue Pokémon turned around to face its companion, [Because she was not born at the time, she does not have the memories.]  It turned back to the girl and smiled, [So I gave her a copy of mine.]

The second figured crossed its arms and nodded once, [I see.  And you’re a Vaporeon because?]

[You’re taking the fun out of this.  Besides it’s one of the few Pokémon she can most closely relate to.  In addition, the ability to blend in with water is fun!]  The Pokémon replied with a small giggle as it glowed and changed from blue to light pink.

[Fun?  So this ‘tag’ was necessary as well?]

[I suppose not, but you know how I love games.  Besides, it is nice to see her playing after eight years.  Her life is changing; I wanted to remind her of more stable, happier, times.]

[You take far too much interest in the child.]

[I’m obliged to.  Besides everyone involved feels like she is our child too in some aspects.]  The light pink figure floated in front of the other. [Will you not help us?]  It asked while tilting its head slightly.

Crossing its arms the violet Pokémon kept a serious face, [I will help the child if need be.  But only to get this over with.]

[Yay!]  The smaller Pokémon rejoiced and spun around, [I knew I could count on you!  Thank you, MewTwo!]

End Chapter 5