Chapter 2

Classes

-Bree-

I felt like a won a long, grueling, Pokemon battle. It felt good to stand up to her. Abbie told me her name was Tracey. She is popular for looks, money, and her Pokemon. She will only use Pokemon if their cute by her standards. We had a word for people like her back in Johto but I shouldn't say it. After, we were done laughing I heard someone applauding behind us. It was the first year with the shaggy blond hair.

He had on a devilish smile and was leaning against the stone arch. At his feet was a Poochyena bearing a smile like his. I've heard and noticed the Pokemon take after the trainer's personality. Vulpix was a lot like me in many ways. It was no different with the boy's Poochyena. He approached us with his hands in his pockets.

"Congratulations, newbie! You just pissed off the in-crowd!" He exclaimed through laughter.

His Pokemon howled a similar laugh. Was the boy joking? Was he insulting me? Was he warning me? Abbie pushed her glasses up on the bridge of her nose.

"Quit bugging her, Cress. It's her first day and Tracey was all over her." Abbie defended me. Abbie was a true friend, I would make friends here not as many but I knew Abbie would be my friend.

"It's not like I insulted her. I was complimenting her. That's exactly what I would have done." Cress replied.

"You sure act like your all that, being a first year and all." I said, taking Vulpix off my shoulders and holding her.

"Were you expecting me to be a stupid, feeble, weak, first year? I don't mean to brag but I'm a pretty good battler. Best in my grade so far. I'm not the best in the school, Preston is way better then me. Besides, I like to have fun, mess with people."

I assumed Preston was the older one but I could be wrong. Vulpix was making faces at his Poochyena and Poochyena was returning the favor. It wasn't because they hated each other, it was all in good fun.

"Why don't you go and hang out with your own friends?" Abbie suggested as nicely as she could.

"Well Jase is off signing up for activities and Preston said he had to go take a dump. He probably just ditched me and ran off somewhere."

"When do the sign ups for activities end? Could you please tell me?" I ask.

"Until this Friday. You gonna sign up for something?" He answered.

"Just wanted to know. Wanted keep my options open and see what I could get involved in." Today was Wednesday so I still had time.

"Mind if I tag along? I'm bored and we still got twenty or so minutes until first period." He asked.

I looked at Abbie and she shrugs. We start the tour with Cress tagging close behind us. Vulpix walked along with us. Cress returned his Poochyena. He told us her nickname is Yena. I saw the huge classrooms and the gymnasium. I saw their battle stadium too. Other then the bell tower, their stadium is there trademark. It's the best one out of all the schools, mostly because it can change terrain. Abbie told me the Pokemon Junior World Cup was held hear a few years back. As we were walking Abbie looked at her watch.

"Class is about to start!" She exclaimed while grabbing my arm. "We got to get going or we will be late. Bye, Cress!"

"Later." He said walking in the opposite direction of us.

Abbie drug me around the halls. I told her to let go but she kept blabbing about what would happen if we were late. Apparently, she has perfect attendance so far. We made it to class with three minutes to spare. I plopped down in the seat next to Abbie. I didn't catch the teacher's name but she started asking people how we met our Pokemon. She talked about having a strong relationship with your Pokemon.

As she talked I looked to the back of the room. Preston was back there looking out the window as he played with a pencil. He turned and our eyes meet. We stared at each other for a few seconds. I looked back to the teacher, I could tell he was still looking at me. Almost analyzing me. Class ended and the others went by quickly as well. We talked about evolution stones in evolution class, we learned the importance of some berries in third period, we changed into gym clothes and did our workout. After that was lunch, Abbie lead me to one of the benches in the court yard. She sent out her Pokemon, a Chikorita and sent out Vulpix. We ate and I talked about Johto, Abbie told me about her first day here.

I saw the same boys from this morning in their same corner. They were a couple of benches down talking in low voices. I tried to listen in on them. Don't judge me, I'm curious.

"Yeah I guess she's nice. She can definetly stand up for herself. Why do you want to know about her? You like her don't you, Preston!" I heard Cress say.

"No I don't! And keep it down will ya? I just want to know if she's another Tracey." Preston said. I don't know who they're talking about but I think it's about me.

"Oh, Arceus, like we need another one." Jase joked. "Besides," Jase continued, "We shouldn't be worrying about her. We need to get answers from Professor Ryker. We need to know more."

I couldn't pick up the rest they said. They were talking to quietly. They walked off into the school again. I was lost in thought as Abbie talked. My mind was racing, what could they be talking about? What did Professor Ryker know? We let Vulpix finish eating, Abbie's Chikorita finished her apple and we were off to the next class.