What Am I?

Sabrina, the Mistress of Psychic Pokemon

She awoke in the Pokemon Center with Nurse Joy, Officer Jenny, her Pokemon and a few other trainers surrounding her.

        “Back off everyone. Give her some room to breath!” Jenny barked.

        Jen slowly lifted herself up from the cot that she was laid out on, and looked around. “R-Rory…where is Rory?”

        Vulpix jumped onto the cot next to her and laid her head on Jen’s lap, while Gastly looked away sadly.

        “You know about Rory Ketchum?” Jenny asked. “He is the hero of Lavender Town. He returned a couple of months ago to fight the ghost, BuriedAlive, but unlike countless other trainers who had lost their lives to that demon, he defeated it. Unfortunately, it was at the cost of his life.”

        Jen shivered and began to tear up again. Vulpix climbed up onto her lap and licked her cheeks. “He…is my cousin.”

        Neither Officer Jenny nor Nurse Joy wanted to correct Jen by saying ‘he was’. She looked so pitiful and crushed.

        “Do you want me to take you and your Pokemon anywhere?” Officer Jenny asked. “It is storming outside pretty badly. I can take you to the next city’s gym.”

        Jen just looked up at the blue haired officer, and nodded slowly.

        “Okay, you just take your time if you want to stay a little longer. I will be waiting for you outside.” Jenny said as she walked out of the Center.

        Nurse Joy turned back towards Jen and knelt down in front of her. “Is there anything I can do for you before you leave?”

        Jen was silent for a moment. “Team Rocket stole everything from me…can you feed my Pokemon?” She asked softly, and dryly.

        Nurse Joy nodded before disappearing into the back to gather some food.

        “Master…you’re going to eat too, right? You promised you’d eat after we battled Misty.” Gastly said as he laid down next to her.

        Jen didn’t look at him. Instead, she lifted her hand and blindly petted his head. “I’m alright. You two need to keep your strength up.”

        “She said that Team Rocket took everything from her. We’re going to need to be frugal with what she has left.” Vulpix said.

        Jen shut her eyes and pulled her Pokemon close to her. “Don’t worry about me. All I need are you two.” Even though her words were true, her Pokemon were still very concerned about her.

        “Here you go.” Nurse Joy chirped as she laid down two bowls of PokeChow and handed Jen a bag.

        Jen stared at the bag blankly.

        “Please take it.” Nurse Joy pleaded. “You’re going to need everything I have in here for you.”

        Jen nodded and took the bag.

        Nurse Joy smiled and walked back to her post behind the counter, content.

        Vulpix and Gastly hesitated before climbing down from the cot and ate the food. As they ate, Jen opened the bag and examined the contents inside. There were berries, potions, Pokeballs, a rain poncho and a few stacks of money. Her gaze drifted over to Joy who smiled back over her and waved.

        Jen sighed and reluctantly emptied the bag contents into her messenger bag. She waited a little longer until her Pokemon were finished eating before standing and walking out of the Center.