Pokémon; Journey Through Kanto

Growlithe

[INTRO]

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The gang was still making their way to Vermilion City. Yuki had battled a few trainers along the way and made sure to use her newly acquired Jarlylo and Flora to test their battle strength.

"Where are we?" Willow yawned.

"According to my Nav, we're in the middle of nowhere. But Route 24 will take us to Vermilion City and we're on the right path for it," Yuki said, looking at her PokéNav Plus.

"That's good to know," Willow smiled.

"Pika," Raiden tapped on Yuki's shoulder.

"What's up, Raiden?" Yuki asked.

Raiden pointed to a big rock and on top of it was a yellow Growlithe

"A Growlithe," Yuki said as scanned Growlithe

Growlithe, the Puppy Pokémon. These Pokémon are incredibly loyal to their trainers and will defend them no matter what.

Note: The different coloration indicates that this is a Shiny Pokémon

"It looks sad," Willow commented.

"Raiden go talk to Growlithe," Yuki said.

"Pika," Raiden nodded and walked up to Growlithe. "Pika Chu Pikachu?"

"Growl Growlithe," Growlithe spoke.

"Chu," Raiden said as he walked back to Yuki. "Pika Chu Pikachu. (Growlithe is waiting for his trainer to come back.)"

"Raiden says that Growlithe is waiting for his trainer to come back," Yuki translated.

"So it belongs to someone. How long has it been here?" Willow asked.

"Growlithe. (Two days.)" Growlithe answered.

"Two days?!" Yuki gasped.  

"That's how long Growlithe has been out here? Poor thing," Willow said. "And it doesn't look to be in good shape."

"I guess it won't leave until its trainer comes back," Brock said.

"I hope your trainer comes back soon," Yuki said as she handed Growlithe an Oran Berry which it ate gratefully.

Then the gang headed off.

"Growl," Growlithe looks up into the sky, which was beginning to darken.

***

While walking along the way, Willow saw the building they were looking for.

"Look the Pokémon Center is just ahead," Willow said.

"Then that means we're not too far," Yuki said, happily.

Suddenly, it began to pour with rain.

"Pika!" Raiden whined as he got wet.

"Seriously? Let's hurry," Yuki said.

They rushed into the Pokémon Center before they got soaking wet.

There was a nice blazing fire in the Pokémon Center.

The gang was sitting next to the fire & they all had some soup.

"I wonder if Growlithe's trainer picked Growlithe up yet," Willow said.

"I'm certain that the trainer has picked Growlithe up by now," Brock said.