章 49: The Rumors

Two months past since Austin caught Noibat. It's training was going really well and it broke through from its peak mid-class to high-class. Austin was surprised by its move set. It previously knew hyper voice, sonic boom, air cutter, super fang, supersonic, roost, absorb, screech(louder than usual), wing attack and bite. Austin taught it dragon breath, razor wind, hidden power(flying/wind), protect, facade, and echo voice.

Austin focused a lot on sound based moves for now. It had high talent in sound based moves and was surprisingly immune to it. Noibat was truly a good addition to his team. The only down side with it's stats were the average defense. It was at least 30% stronger than normal noibats in the defense stat. Its attack stat was twice as strong and its speed was 50% faster.

Austin's home was finally ready after two months of building. He moved in two days ago and was satisfied by his home. The piece of land that he built his home in was 1243 square meters. He used two hundred sq meters to build a two floor condo in the corner of the land. This was much bigger than he wanted before. He was satisfied with the size.

A huge stone fence surrounded his entire yard. In the yard he had a small cave (opposite side) far from the house for Noibat. He had a small pond about 150 sq meters wide and 10 meters deep. He planted many berry bushes and managed to get a few sitrus and Oran berry trees. He also had fruit trees planted as well. In another area he put dummies and built a small training area that took about 100square meters. Austin was truly surprised by the design.

The designer only asked Austen what he wanted in his home. The rest was done by the designer. Austin did not tell anyone he moved out nor that he got his own place. He did not want to be bothered.

Austin was currently walking towards Hugo and ginnettes place. They called him to celebrate Jacobs birthday. He officially turned seventeen. He bought a berry/fruit basket and added his unique night vision / heat vision glasses. This was the same one he wore when he caught Noibat.

Jacob surprisingly caught a shiny dunsparce. He was able to tame it very easily. Jacob only focused on Pokemon that live in packs so his options weren't much. Growlith, poochyena, and pidgeotto are like that. Dunsparce and even sphinx as well as many other Pokemon live in packs. They are easier to tame than others so there is an advantage.

His brother Robert nicknames Bobby actually passed his ordeal. The only thing was he got poisoned and rushed back quickly after using poison heal. He managed to catch a weedle for his first Pokemon. Not many beginners do this in the ordeal because insect types are hive Pokemon. Bobby getting poisoned was do to beedrills attacking him when he caught the weedle, is an example of why no one should mess with a swarm type Pokemon.

Bobby then managed to tame it in 3 days then he caught an Aipom. He also became a d-class trainer and moved out from his bro place after he started to do missions. It was funny to Austin, the idea of an independent 12 year old. On earth this would have been ridiculous.

Austin finally arrived at Ginnette and Hugo's place. He noticed that he was the last to arrive and apologized. Then he handed Jacob his gift. Jacob was thrilled when he found out about the function of the glasses. Bobby, Hugo, Ginnette, Tobi, and other trainers Austin knew began to beg him for it. Some were even willing to pay. Austin brushed it off say he will open a shop when he makes more.

The trainers then continued their previous conversation.

"Apparently the rumors were true. They began to open Pokemon schools all over. All children age five and above must join." Unimportant trainer 1

"Ya I even heard parents started to rebel but after being put on the spot during a public conference they agreed." trainer 2 said.

"Well of course, think about it. If the hypothetical situation of a full blown Pokemon invasion did occur. The ordinary people with no info will be lost about how to survive. This bit of knowledge can potentially save their lives." Chatterbox Tobi said.

"I'm excited over the other thing. Did you hear the Pokemon Games is going to be launched in a year. It will be the first time trainers will be on tv. It will be a type of competition among trainers. It's rumored that the first prize is 100,000 dollars. I don't care for the money but the glory." Leo said. Speaking of Leo he managed to tame that rhydon with the help of his brother.

"I just can't wait for the news from the research institute. They finally saw success in a 20 year project. I heard they kept raising tamed lillipups that have the loyal nature and breeding them. They also managed to develop perfect training to maximize their loyalty and obedience. Finally they said that this generations lillipup will be the first pokepet. It won't attack humans due to how much they are used to them. I heard it's in their blood. " Ginnette was really excited as she said.

"Oh I heard about that. Apparently the governor got one and called them 'man's best friend'. I heard that they will be our cities main Pokemon and mascot. They are loyal and playful. They were even said to make one feel like they are part of the family." Hugo said.

The rest of the trainers began to talk about this causing Austin to cough and excuse himself. 'Dam I could not keep a straight face. To think my idea grew this large. How come I never paid attention to these rumors.'