The story of a traveler

(IM really sorry for taking so long, school and work have been heavy this month. Also im trying to make a different format for the story)

(I hope you like it, you can comment and ask anything ^^)



Chapter 8

A vast ocean

After getting Professor Oak´s journal, Kris and Celia were reading the book with great focus. The human suddenly yelled “Gah! This thing is impossible!” she said with desperate tone

“What does the book has Kris? Luca asked impressed with the trainer´s reaction who answered “This journal has mixtures of riddles and symbols”

Celia who kept focusing on the book explained “What the professor did was an encrypted journal with a mixture of both his many poems and the Unown symbology”. The journal itself had many parts written in both the human and creature´s forms which were hard already to understand, but the problem was that they were mixed with each other.

“So he is indeed a complicated scholar or a passionate fool” Lina said taking the journal “Hey Gaspar, didn´t your old partner could read the Unown language?”

The ghost looked at the texts and nodded “He did understand their symbols and taught many persons to read it too. Actually we met one already” He explained “Who was it? Don´t tell me it was the professor” Kris asked knowing his jokes.

“Nope, it was that blonde trainer in Sinnoh, what was her name... Cyndy? No, Cynthia” Gaspar answered. “So we are going back to that region? Our budget isn´t so big to pay for the ferry for at least a week or two” Luca sighed counting their money.

“Actually there is no need for the Ferry to travel on water if you got me guys” Aro countered and continued “Just give me the call and we will cross the ocean” he said excited about it.

Everyone looked at the Swampert with wonder "I know you are strong Aro, but isn´t crossing the ocean a high challenge?" Kris asked worried about her friend´s health

"I may be rusty on swimming marathons, but I am a true water pokemon, this will be a great challenge to beat" Aro answered with determination. The trainer knew that face, she knew that the amphibian could do it.

"Ok then, tomorrow we will go, now let´s resst people" Everyone prepared for their rest, but Kris reached the Swampert "I know this is a high task Aro, and I understand your decision" she said and felt the large hand of the Swampert on her head

"Don´t worry kiddo, I´m doing this for all of us and I am also excited to brag about it with other water pokemon" He smiled and they went to sleep.

The next morning, the group went to the bus stop, again people were getting a bit away from the Lucario “I do wonder why they let creatures like pikachus and evees outside and not others” Luca asked a bit irritated. “Because they are cute and everyone like the small and fluffy pokemon Kriss joked.

“So you are saying I’m big and bulky? I am fluffy too” Luca bluffed and then heard her partner laugh “Sorry, I imagined you having fluffy fur and all, but hey at least you aren´t as big as an Tyranitar or something related” Kris said.

In the end the jackal sighed and nodded "You are right, I can´t imagine an Arboc or an Ursaring roaming around either" she said as the bus kept going to the port city.

Reaching the port city of Meri, Kris released both Celia and Aro “Would you look at that, the vast and endless ocean. This will be a great trip” the amphibian said stretching his limbs.

“It certainly is a relaxing view. So Kris is Luca ready?”the telepath asked. The jackal pointed out “So what will you do? I can´t stay in a pokeball for too long, they end up breaking in an hour or two” Celia looked at Luca “I will hypnotize you to sleep at best the whole trip so you stay calm inside the sphere with ease”.

Aro finished his preparations and looked at the girls “Well, are you ready for this people?” he said and Kris nodded. Celia looked at Luca´s eyes calmly but focusing into her very center relaxing the jackal´s mind with an almost instant reaction, Luca then fell unconscious held by the Swampert

“Looks like it worked, I hope you are ready Aro, we will test your endurance on this” Kris said getting both Celia and Luca in their spheres “Oh you will have to hold tightly, I’m not making bus stops” the amphibian said as he jumped into the water and helped the human to sit on his back, they looked at their goal and swam towards the ocean.


Traveling on the ocean was something Kris didn´t like much since if she would fall into the water, her body would almost surely paralyze with fear. The human did know how to swim, but only for survival. Aro felt the trainer´s stiffness on his back “So you still have fear of the water? I can help you to move on with that phobia of yours”he said while swimming.

“Sooner or later I will ask you for it, but right now we have priorities” Kris said relaxing her mind.

The day passed as the duo was discussing about the nearby islands “The closest island is on the north east, but going that way would almost double the time we take to reach Sinnoh, in the other hand we got an island to the east, but with that one we would reach it by midnight if we are lucky, it is your call” Aro explained,

The traveler thought about it for some moments pondering with the possibilities “I will be damned, with my instinct, but east it is” she said with a sigh. The amphibian grinned at her "I wonder if you are a human or one of us sometimes, that or you have some loose screws” Kris bonked Aro´s head blushing as he was laughing about her lack of common sense.

The darkness of the night covered the sky and both the human and the amphibian were tired, mostly the latter because he was the one doing the hard work “Come on Aro, we are almost there, I can see the island” Kris said pointing to the slowly growing island .

“I will enjoy the feast and nap after the trip, it will be like a heaven on Earth” Aro joked exhausted.

When they finally touched land, the human just fell to the sand as the amphibian rested on his back, Kris released everyone “I see you two had a long trip, let us prepare you some food to get better” Celia said taking Gaspar to help with the dinner.

“Man.. Im really going to enjoy this” Aro said almost falling asleep. “Nono old frog, you will eat first and then sleep” Lina said and received a low groan from the Swampert

It was probably past midnight as Kris was watching the outskirts of the island cautiously. “I can´t believe you, you never take a rest don´t you?” the jackal said from behind.

“I’m just making sure everything is alright, and what about you, sleep well?” the traveler asked with a big yawn.

“I had some minor clashes, but most of the time went fast if you ask me. You should sleep, and I’m not taking a no as an answer, ok?” the Lucario demanded calmly taking the tired human´s arm and lifting her to walk to the camp

“Since when did you.. became the leader.. of the group..?” she asked as her she was now showing her exhausted state. “The moment you lost to your tiredness” Luca countered putting the trainer on her make-shift bed

“Mutiny..” Kris barely said falling asleep

“Aye aye captain” Luca said and went towards Celia, “Is she finally asleep?” the Gardevoir asked still meditating and received a nod from the jackal “Good, let´s focus on our plan”.

(Because of own depression, lack of courage, school and work, I left this story even though I have drafts in my notebook. So here I am writing the next chapter now)

Chapter 9

Going back home and new goal

Her dreams were calm as she was in her hometown of Snowpoint. The temperature was even lower because they were in winter at that time. A child war running through the forest followed by an older girl "Come on firecracker, its getting too cold to be outside", the older girl spoke finally catching the little one.

"Don`t wanna, I wanna see the lake" the little girl said giggling as the older one tickled her ribs. The two of them went to the lake and gazed at how clear the water was. It was her favorite place and she loved it. Then the little girl felt the earth moving a bit, it was moving in a rythm style like if it was..

Kris opened her eyes and the first thing she saw was water, she looked to another side and there was more of it, all stretching to the horizon. Panic getting the better of her, the red haired quickly tried to hold onto the closest thing she could, yet the object she used as a protection felt like silk while a hand touched her head "Relax Kris, you are safe" someone spoke and she felt a calming sensation sipping into her mind.

The traveler looked up and saw Celia smiling at her "We are traveling to Sinnoh and hoped you would be asleep all of the morning, looks like it worked mostly" she said to the confused human, then the traveler looked down and noticed they were on top of a now well rested and non stopping Aro.

Kris went back to the Gardevoir and spoke "How did you manage to keep me calm so much time?" she asked relaxing the hold on Celia`s skirt. She indeed was confused because the last thing she remembered was taking a rest on the island.

Celia smiled at her trainer "Well, since you aren`t fond of the water, we decided to do the same trick I did with Luca, just that in your case, you needed to be already asleep. Luckily you are a deep sleeper or would have woke up the moment we put you on Aro`s back" she explained as Kris looked at the Swampert, he was swimming faster and was focused on going forward

“So what did you gave him to become a never stopping boat? It´s like Aro isn´t even blinking at all” Kris asked while waving her hand in front of the amphibian´s eyes to prove her point.

The Gardevoir touched her heart crystal “Let´s say that he isn´t exactly conscious at the moment, yet his body is working only on command” she spoke with a faint, but wicked smile

The red haired thought about it and her eyes widened in realization “You used hypnosis on him? I suppose you made a deal to make this work, right?” she asked as what looked like landmarks appeared on the horizon

“Aro will get a reward for this, just hope that the fishermen have enough stock for it" Celia´s smile widened as the traveler was already checking her wallet to know how the money will fly away. “You guys will be the end of me you know?” Kris spoke with a serious tone, but was failing to hold a similar smile. The Gardevoir laughed as the trio were getting closer to Sinnoh.




“So.. you what is the plan? Any leads for where this woman could be?” Lina asked as she and Gaspar were taking some berries for dinner. The haunter was holding quite a heavy load of the fruits while answering “I heard from some humans in the pokemon center that she isn´t in the league building at the moment”.

Lina was confused by this “Isn´t she the champion of this region? I though it was mandatory to be in that place as also the elite four” she said while they floated to the camp

“The trainers were saying that she was on a journey around the different gyms asking for information” Gaspar explained already guessing what that information was. The Froslass sighed also knowing now “She is searching for Kris, isn´t it?” she asked and the Haunter nodded “That blasted blonde won´t give up” she shook her head.

The duo reached the camp as Luca was making a bonfire “Oh wow, that is some stock you guys have” the Lucario spoke helping them with the many berries. She took one and started eating it while organizing the food on the floor.

“We thought about our current situation and guessed that the least we got closer to the cities, the best it would be to everyone” Lina said resting on a rock as she also took one of the berries and cleaned it to eat.

The jackal nodded at the Froslass thinking and looked at the oncoming Kris and Aro who had also collected wood for the travel “So we will go through the wilderness, huh?” she asked to the human.

“Yeah, things were kind of heavy with many trainers when I bought Aro´s feast reward, so the lesser we are using the wilderness as path, some pokemon could cause ruckus, but if we don´t bother them, there will be no problem” Kris explained remembering the many rumors she heard on Canalave city

“Anyways, how is Celia? Is she still meditating?” the traveler asked and the Lucario pointed to a clearing. Kris walked to the Gardevoir´s location and waited for the psychic to speak.

Celia was in deep focus until her eyes opened and spoke “Celestic Town”

I know Im taking too much time to write a chapter, but I have been failing to get the courage to keep going..

I will try to get better

Chapter 10

An exposure and an old friend

At first, the journey to Celestic Town was peaceful since the group went through the forest and barely saw other people, but their luck ended when they came close Jubilife city and had no other way but to enter the city. The trainer was barely seen since Kris used the less populated streets and managed to hide her red hair with the coat she was using and a hat. Some people were curious about the stranger who had a Lucario walking on her side, but ignored it since many trainers had a partner pokemon that almost never was on its pokeball.

"At least we can walk calmly and not hide on alleys or sewers, many trainers have taken more liberty with their pokemon that now the cities look more balanced" Luca spoke gesturing to a couple of trainers who had an Elekid and a Lopunny at their side.

The redhead nodded at her friend´s words as they walked across the Jubilife TV building and stopped as they heard the news "It has been confirmed that the Trainer who quit the champion´s challenge in front of Cynthia herself is present on our region of Sinnoh, the rumors started in Canalave City where some fishermen sold a huge amount of their fish to a trainer and her Swampert, the description of the of the woman was similar to the trainer who left not so many years ago".

Some people started talking and gossiping about the whereabouts of Kris even though she was in the same area as them, the trainer paled at the sight of a picture of her on the enormous screen, although it wasn´t perfect, the image was enough to show her face. Luca noticed the stiffness of her friend and took her hand quickly moving out of the group of people at a pace that wouldn´t bring too much attention.

They managed to leave the city without being seen and the moment night overcame the day, Kris released all her pokemon and sat on a rock sighing "Well people, we are now being chased by possibly every trainer in the whole region" she spoke bluntly and looked at the sky closing her eyes.

Everyone went on their own thinking on what was on the table, the first thing was that the moment someone could recognize the redhead, he or she would challenge her to a battle without hesitating, the second thing was that pokemon centers would be guarded by trainers since it was logical that Kris´ pokemon would need some treatment from time to time going back to the first problem.

"I don´t care if we are challenged, if some kid want to fight, I say we give him what he wants" Aro spoke with confidence, he could deal with a full team of amateur trainers by himself if Kris let him. "But we also need to be careful, a match is ok, but some humans might be intelligent and go on groups making it an army against a single squad" Celia countered the amphibian´s words who huffed, but couldn´t deny the truth on her words

It was Lina who came up with a good idea "Maybe we can traverse through the areas where humans can´t search, we can use the wilderness" she said already thinking of the possible paths.

"It is a good idea, but we must also take in hand that I am a human, you guys trust me and I know you can help me with parts where I can´t reach, but what about the wild pokemon? some are very territorial and just by the sight of a human, they would attack by their right" Kris looked at Lina with a sad tone but she was being realist about the situation.

The trainer was suddenly lifted by her arms by Gaspar who smirked "If they want to do that, they will have to come across us first, they might be strong, but we are more powerful together" he spoke in one of his rare serious moments

Luca agreed with the ghost´s words "Gaspar is right, we have gone through a lot and have become better in every aspect because we are a team, and also you have an advantage that not many humans have Kris" she spoke smiling.

"And what would that advantage be? Surely I can understand your language, but it works if the pokemon trust me to speak with them" The redhead asked obviously wondering what this advantage was.

The Lucario put a paw on her shoulder "You are like one of us, you act by instinct and see everything on a pokemon´s point of view, remember the cave where you had to cross that Nidoking?" she asked to her friend who nodded.

"I do remember almost being plastered on a wall" everyone laughed at that and she continued "He looked at me and didn´t saw me as a human at the end.." she trailed off realizing what the Lucario was speaking about.

"Many of us don´t accept humans because they enter our territory, but there are some who we can feel are trustworthy and can have a chance to be with us" Celia spoke with wisdom "You have proven that with your actions, that is why the wild pokemon won´t attack you first, but test you" she finished convincing the traveler of going to the wilderness.

Everyone checked the supplies they had and were content with it, deciding to go on the morning, the team went to sleep, although two stood awake.

"It is ironic you know?" Luca was the first to speak as she and Kris sat near the bonfire "All you want is to be unseen, but everyone wants to find you"

"I know right?, but it is logical for what happened" Kris answered looking at a piece of burning wood with a defeated tone, she felt her friend´s arm around her and put her head on the furred shoulder "Was it wrong what I did?" she asked in a vulnerable tone.

"You were doing what your heart told you, it could have been seen as bad, but it was the right thing to do, you sent a message and broke the status quo" the jackal said with a reassuring voice and felt the girl´s nod on her shoulder "just rest Kris, tomorrow will be another challenge and we will face it together as a team" she said more happily, but received no answer. Luca glanced to her right and noticed that the trainer was asleep,she smiled as she calmly took her friend on her arms and lowered her to a comfortable position. The next days would be indeed a challenge.



Both route 204 and Floaroma city were a breeze for the group, they saw trainers on the paths, but no one close to the wilderness, the pokemon also either ignored them or preferred to avoid trouble. There were some wild ones who did face the human for invading their territory, but didn´t fought since they could sense she was only passing through.

But almost out of route 205, a pair of trainers spotted the redhead and challenged her. The battle was brief, but the consequences were not, the problem was that, as years passed, everything got updated, and one of the most updated things were the pokedexes. Now these devices could know who the trainer´s name was and since the pokedex could find that information, everyone could receive it in seconds.

If it wasn´t for the well hidden Old Chateu, the mass of trainers would have gone on war against Kris´s pokemon, it wasn´t an impossible challenge, but it would greatly affect their health.

Sitting on the floor and using the wall to relax her back, Kris looked at her friends "Any ideas on how to be faster than ten plus trainers and sixty plus pokemon?" she asked.

Everyone had their ideas, but were difficult and could fail, the only option was to wait for the trainers to leave the area, but how long would that take?

Their thinking was interrupted when a shy voice was heard "Um.. excuse me, but why are you hiding?" the person asked and Kris looked at the source of the voice, she visibly relaxed when the unknown person was a friend.

"Oh Cheryl, it is good to see you again" the redhead got up and hugged the green haired trainer who smiled and hugged too. "It has been some time since the last time I saw you Kris, I can see your team has also grown up" Cheryl said looking at the group remembering how at first it was only a Riolu, a Snorunt and a Haunter.

Kris looked at her friends and nodded "We have been through many things becoming stronger and together, but if I may ask, what are you doing here?" she asked to the green haired woman.

Cheryl sighed and looked at a window "I sometimes come here to relax.. my pokemon and I aren´t that good at battles, but we enjoy the peace of the forests, one time we found this Old Chateau and decided to keep it in good form, it radiates.. home" she said and Kris glanced at Gaspar who was paying great attention to the green haired woman and was happy that his old home was giving safety to another person.

They continued speaking about how they have been as both girl´s pokemon were enjoying the surroundings of the Chateau. It was soon that Cheryl had to ask again "So Kris.. why are you hiding from everyone? did you do something bad..?" she asked worried.

"No I didn´t, probably you remember what happened some years ago, when I declined the challenge in front of the champion, right?" the redhead spoke and Cheryl nodded with relief, but got back with worry "Then.. that is why so many trainers want to challenge you? for quitting the challenge?".

Kris sighed and looked at her hands on her lap "Yes, but that isn´t the whole reason, I didn´t just quit the challenge, I gave my badges and pokedex to Cynthia in her stage and most gym leaders where there too." she spoke obviously troubled with it. It didn´t take a minute when she felt Luca embracing her from her back.

"Now I remember.." Cheryl spoke with realization "You impressed the gym leaders with your battles and they wanted to see you face the champion. Even the battle was being aired on the Jubilife TV screen" she said remembering how she was seeing the minutes before the match years ago. "But.. why did you do it?".

Kris took a deep breath and lifted her face looking at the green haired trainer "Because I made the choice to show the difference" and she got up and walked outside.

Cheryl tried to reach her friend but was stopped by Luca "Please give her some space, she has been stressed and went through a lot these days" she spoke through her telepathy

"Im sorry.. I didn´t mean to upset her.. Im just worried about her, she is my friend.." Cheryl trembled feeling guilty of forcing Kris to to speak. The lucario smiled and reassured the trainer "It is all right, Im happy that she can trust you with this, what she needs most is to have humans to trust"

The trainer smiled and then had an idea "I think I know how.. to help her leave this forest discreetly" she said and Luca smiled as they headed towards her friend.

Kris was seating on the grass, the shade of the trees giving her some relaxing time, she was almost drifting to sleep, when she head some footsteps, the trainer got up alerted and was prepared to call her pokemon when she found out who were coming towards her.

Cheryl had her hands clasped in front and spoke ashamed "Im sorry about earlier.." she said looking at her feet, but received a hug as an answer
"It´s ok, I needed to tell someone who better than a good friend?" she spoke to a now calmed Cheryl "I got an idea on how to help you" she said and explained her plan.



Some trainers were walking through the forest searching for the redheaded trainer "Are you sure she was around here Mark?" asked one of them. "Im sure I saw her running around here, be careful people, she is a strong trainer" said Mark and suddenly stopped as he and the others heard someone running.

"There she is!" a girl yelled as they saw a blur running through the woods. The group was catching up to the person until she reached a dead end, but who they saw wasn´t Kris.

"Um.. Hi there, if you are searching for Kris, she isn´t here" Cheryl spoke nervously and then freed her Aakazam "Now I shall go, Alakazam, teleport!" she said holding her pokemon as they both teleported away from the group of now confused trainers.

Meanwhile on the outskirts of the forest, Celia looked at it and then at the others "Cheryl made it out and is ok" she reassured them as she sat on Aro´s shoulder. "So how much until we reach Celestic Town? asked Luca as they all planned to not get closer to the city

Kris glanced at the east and smiled "Probably tomorrow morning if we are fast, come on guys, we got a Champion to meet again" she said as they headed towards route 211

An advice for those reading this story

I am publishing "The story of a traveler" on fanfiction.net, it has been re-edited again containing better (I guess) writing and more content for redaction, yet maintaining the core of the original drafts I have here in my notebook.

The chapters will be released every thursday, friday, or saturday every week, they may take more or less time to be done depending on the time I have in real life.

So please bear with me if this story is slow, I´m just a person doing everything alone, but with hopes of giving something worth to be read

Here is the story: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10578287/1/The-story-of-a-traveler

It is November 8 here and I got some news..

The story of a traveler just reached 30,000 words with 19 chapters, I´m happy that the 800 word quota is slowly becoming a 1,000-1,300, but I hope I can get it to 1,500 words or even 2,000.

For those here who are reading it, I hope you keep enjoying this journey that I love to keep following ^^

It has been quite some time since I posted something here, while some of you know already about it, I quit writing this story for several reasons.

The first one was having no feedback at all, how can I know I´m doing a bad or good job if I have no response about it? the mind can send you to the worst scenarios when there is no knowledge at all. That is what sapped most of my drive to write.

School and work, such a good combination, I have been busy with both of them demanding my energy and I barely have energy to write.

I know this looks pathetic and weak as a way to explain what happened, but the ones that know me can understand the situation.

In what (I hope) are good news, I actually posted a new chapter, I am having more time to write and just uploaded it, I hope that you people like it.