Bipolar Backrounds

[Nonameletdown]

argh! I so want to say key stuff... but I need to say it later in the story. I SO WANT TO DO THIS!

[Nonameletdown]

Chapter Fifteen--Breaking News

Peter awoke in a very familiar room. It was the Pokemon Center, but a different area. It wasnt a usual rest area. When Peter tried to get up, his legs didnt go up. Peter could barely move his arms.

"You're awake," Ashley said, in a happy voice.

Peter looked at her blankly, and blinked a couple times.

"Where am I?" Peter asked.

Ashley sighed. "You're in the Pewter City Pokemon Center. Do you remember the explosion?"

Peter nodded.

"Well, when you landed, you fell on your back, trying to protect me, and you injured your spine, causing paralysis in your legs."

Peter's mouth fell open. He closed his eyes and remembered all the memories that he had with his legs. Peter was the fastest in his class, and now, his legs are useless. Peter let go of a tear, which Ashley saw. She embraced Peter with a warming hug, and cried with him in sympathy.

"Why did you save me anyways?" Ashley asked.

As she said that, Nurse Joy came in with a wheel chair. A ray of light came out of a window in the room. Peter thanked the nurse, and avoided the question Ashley asked.

"Its time for you to get your badge," said Peter, as he struggled to crawl into his wheel chair.

Ashley gave Peter a puzzled look, then smiled and pushed Peter out of the hospital, as they headed to the gym.

[Mstrgmr]

So sad...

[PokéMaster]

So very sad... I shed my tears of sympathy too...

[Nonameletdown]

wow... really? Thats cool. Haha

[Nonameletdown]

Chapter Sixteen--Confidence Elixer

Peter wheeled his way to the Pewter City Gym with Ashley, as she preped for her first Gym battle. As they walked, Peter tried to tell Ashley some strategies she could use.

"Since you dont have any water Pokemon, it will be more hard to defeat the Gym Leader," said Peter. "So what you should do is—"

"I'm fine! Honestly!" Ashley said in aggravation. "You've been going on for a while. You're lucky you're in a wheelchair..."

Peter laughed. "Just remember. Dont go at him straight on. This is one of your first battles, at the least, so keep your guard."

"What made you such an expert? Why aren't you battling this guy?"

Peter kept the answer to himself, and wheeled on.

The two arrived at a stone cold building, literally. It was two stories high, though no windows proved that idea. As the two entered the room, a chill fell upon Peter and Ashley. It was hard to tell if they were in a cave, or a gym. It was slightly dark, and rocks were everwhere.

Suddenly, the lights flashed on, and a middle aged man was revealed at the other side of the room.

"Hello you two. Welcome to my Gym," said the man. "I am Forrest."

Forrest looked at Ashley, and was surprised to see her. Though he recognized her, she didnt know him. Forrest then grinned.

"Are both of you battling?" Forrest asked.

"I am Ashley Ketchem, from Pallet Town. I, and I alone, am here to battle you," said Ashley with authority.

Forrest chuckled.

"You sound just like your father," Forrest said.

Ashley got startled for a moment, losing a little concentration.

"This battle shall be two on two," Forrest said, as he threw his Pokéball.

Geodude came out. Ashley, who was still startled, forgot it was her turn to select her Pokémon. It took Peter to get her back to her senses. She selected Cyndaquil.

Peter shook his head. Peter explained the strategy Ashley should follow, and she obviously wasnt listening.

"Geodude, tackle!" Forrest shouted.

Geodude went full speed towards Cyndaquil.

"Dodge, and flamethrower!" Ashley commanded.

Cyndaquil jumped into the air, and shot a blast of flame at Geodude. Geodude turned red, but the damage was not severe. Geodude pushed the heat away, and punched Cyndaquil in the belly.

Ashley was shocked again. Her father always trained her in the style where the trainer stated the attack they were about to do. This was a completley new way to fight. I guess times have changed. Forrest noticed the same flaw Ashley had.

"Continue Geodude!" Forrest said.

Geodude continued to pummel Cyndaquil. Ashley was starting to fret completely. She then remembered what Peter said. "Dont go at him straight on...". With those key words, Ashley regained her confidence.

"Cyndaquil, use Flamethrower on Geodude to jump out of the way!" Ashley commanded.

Cyndaquil pushed away from Geodudes striking range. Geodude got a burn from the blast. Peter smiled, knowing that the battle had just begun.

[Mstrgmr]

Awesome!

[PokéMaster]

I concur!

[Lit'l-Yellow-Fellow]

May I ask why it is called "Bipolar" Backgrounds? Do you guys even know what Bipolar is?

[Mstrgmr]

I do