章 13: The Ordeal 6

Austin ran like never before. He also didn't understand why he tries so hard when it concerns pokemon. Maybe he was influenced by Ash since childhood. Maybe it was just that he didn't want to let go of the hope he had concerning Pokemon. Whatever the reason he just knew he had to save this togepi.

Austin was rappidly approaching the cliff. In fact he actually began to sprint the minute he noticed the golden egg roll. Austin knew what would play out, to make sure he could catch togepi, he ran before togepi fell.

Austin who was moving at his highest speed suddenly jumps forward. He was in a diving motion to extend his reach with his arms open. As if he was in a football(American) game going for a touch down catch, Austin catches togepi.

The minute togepi entered his hands he clutched it towards his chest and skid on the ground. His right shoulder grazed the across the grassy field, till he was stopped due to his back hitting the cliff. He felt so much pain and cursed ash for never getting hurt from events like this. His right arm was swollen and felt severe pain from his shoulder and back.

As Austin caught togepi he never noticed that the fearow, who missed its target, dive toward him. Wind like energy swirls around it long beak. The one who notice the change in fearow's attack pattern was the little eevee. It has always been vigilant in the wild.

Austin who never experienced such situations before didn't anticipate that this will happen. No matter the situation planning could only get you so far. Especially in a situation like this he basically focused only on togepi forgetting the looming danger of fearow.

Eevee was hesitant at first to join this human. It just wanted to survive and if it wasn't for the food it wouldn't join him. It never trusted anyone. Yet when it saw the determined look he had to save the Pokemon, even though he was weak, it wanted to be like that. He was weak, but to eevee he was trustworthy and strong.

Eevee quickly used agility and rapidly, much faster than Austin, appeared next to Austin. Then it used a strange move and then fearow was hit hauling its dive. Although there is a huge difference in strength between them, this strong move stopped fearow. Too bad it didn't manage to damage fearow.

Austin quickly recovered when he heard eevee roar to attach. When it made its move he was shocked by the move it used. He couldn't help but blurt out," Synchronize! Eevee your amazing."

He continued, "thank for watching my back buddy now leave the rest to me. Your no match for it. Don't worry I will definitely train you to be strong." As he was speaking he pulled a beautifully designed ball and through it. A huge Onix emerged much bigger than others of his kind. Onix's eyes were reddish possibly due to hunger.

As it was about to rampage it heard, "onix rock throw on the fearow above you and then bite it. This is your long deserved meal. Immediately a huge stone formed in its mouth and was hurled towards the stunned fearow.

Austin didn't give it fearow time to recover from eevee psychic type move. Fearow was hit and dropped quickly from the sky but what meet it was the mouth of the crystal beast(onix).

Once this was over, eevee dropped to the ground exhausted. Austin also fell on hit bit and relaxed a bit. He then laughed a bit that he survived this trouble. He began to inspect togepi to see if it had any injuries.

The poor little guy had its eyes shut with tear dripping down it egg face. Austin began to calm it down. He told it that it was safe and didn't have to be scared. After speed for 15 minutes togepi who was whining in a low voice calmed down. The only issue was that it wouldn't let go from his chest. It didn't even want to be placed on the ground. The only place it felt safe was in Austin's arms. Austin sight and remember he had extra clothes in his pendant.

He takes out the cloths while togepi stayed clutching his chest whining why Austin wasn't holding it. Austin cuts the shirt from one side them ties the lower half around his waist. The upper part he tied at his upper back. He made a temporary baby holder and put the light togepi in it. "Great I look like a mother who just gave birth." Togepi was happy to be in its 'nest' again. Eevee was laughing at Austin's remark.

This caused Austin to once again to feel joy that eevee could understand him.