Chapter 23

Alex was narrating everything that happened to him from entering the solar town to the visit of the parents and their decision regarding the safety of their kids.

Pikachu and Dratini had fallen asleep in his arms while he was narrating the past events. They were most probably tired from their playtime with the young infants, so he returned them to their pokeball.

On hearing this, Samuel just shook his head and spoke out," It seems that the Waterflower won't be having any decent trainer from their family in the next decade at the very least.

From what I remembered, the three daughters of Mathew had similar attics. So the chances of their future as a powerful trainer seemed foggy to be the least. If his youngest daughter show some skills then maybe his gym won't be hit much harder. "

Red and Blue nodded their head in agreement to the older man's words.

But his words confused Alex, Delia and Green. So Green inquired her father in law," What does this mean, Dad?"

" Without experiencing difficulty, there cannot be any powerful trainer. Mathew let his love for his daughter made him stop her journey midway. Now although she may continue her journey again she will never possess the will of moving forward.

The one which is necessary for trainers if they wish to grow stronger. One of the reasons why I decided to sponsor Alex and let him join the Laboratory was because he never stopped moving forward. Although his steps may have slowed down he didn't stop moving, even when he was recovering from his Adventure he never stopped training. You never let the mishapping of your childhood stop your path.

The two, if discovers their own way , may have some chances but I don't think they can do it. They didn't even dared to overpower their parents decision showing their inner will is not strong. " Samuel looked at the sleeping kids and spoke out," The strong will is an absolute necessity for trainers. "

These words were whole heartedly supported by all the trainers there. They knew if they didn't possess a strong will, they wouldn't reach their current strength. And with every increment in strength, the stronger will is required.

The people there sat quietly for some time as only the sound of the wind and soft voice of Daisy talking to Swablu could be heard, until Alex spoke out," Anyway, the thing is my official starter evolved into a Gengar. Charmeleon and him are rivals. Have been ever since Charmander hatched out of the egg.

He is currently incapable of fighting Gengar on equal grounds and his pride won't let him take the loss laying low. He will work harder ignoring his own health. He can always evolve in six months time on his own.

If it was just that I won't worry much. But, he has a habit of ignoring his wounds and train to grow stronger. "

Samuel interrupted," Something he got from his father, I assure you."

The people chuckled at how the children inherited some of their most annoying thing from their father while Delia and Green eyes their husband who were a little uncomfortable on their seat.

" He is most likely going to hide his wounds and when he is asked to rest he will not, letting the injury grow graver. He almost did it once, after seeing the strength of pidgeot, Slowking and electabuzz, but I convinced him saying they train for a long time do they ate stronger.

He too will become strong after proper training and he agreed reluctantly. With Gengar's evolution everything is in vain.

So I decided to help him evolve faster. I came to you today to ask if there is a possible place which can serve as a good practice ground for him and force him to evolve.

The places I know are either too strong and others are too weak. So I need your help." Alex told them the reason for his abrupt arrival. He was stressed regarding charmeleon and was stick in a little problem. He felt he wasn't a good trainer as he can't even control a Pokemon.

Everyone could see Alex was not looking good. This state was something almost every strong trainer goes through. Blue shook his head a little and consoled the young trainer," Don't worry Alex. It wasn't your fault. There are always some Pokemon in the team who yearn for strength more than others even at the cost if some critical injuries.

I know because I do have some myself. My nidoking and golem are rivals. They can never allow the other to be stronger than themselves. It isn't a rare case. And it is good thing that you know when to ask for help.

No one can deal with their problems alone. They need help and support. Good thing you aren't over confident with your current series of victory."

Samuel added his own words of advice along with his son, Blue.

Alex looked at Samuel with a hopeful gaze hoping that the Professor may have a certain location which may help him and his team.

Samuel was in thoughts regarding the place which may be the most optimum location for charmeleon to evolve at.

His eyes finally had a glint of light as of he found the optimum location.

" Alex I know a place which can be the best place you can let your charmeleon not only face strong opponent and evolve but also have opportunity to increase your fire type pokemons strength.

Take your Growlithe, with you. You also lack in fire type pokemons. Your trip there may help you increase the fire types in your team. "

" Where is the place you are taking about?" Alex asked the Professor.

" That will be a secret for now. You better go and get some rest. And hand over your Magmar to me for treatment." Samuel ordered his student which Alex did.

Then he turned to his sweet granddaughter, Daisy and said,"Daisy, why don't you take Alex to the guest room?"

Daisy who was playing with Swablu didn't want her play time to be interrupted abd protested against her grandpa's instructions. " But why? I want to play more with Swablu. "

Samuel had spoiled his granddaughter and hence she often protested when she doesn't want to do something or interrupt the things she did.

"Dear, if Alex doesn't stay at our home then he would have to leave. Alex's Swablu will follow him behind. Then with whom would you play?" He tried to manipulate her desire.

The realization of truth dawned over Daisy and a horrified expression appeared on her face.

She suddenly appeared on Alex side and pulled him towards their home. She pulled Alex away from the group and shouted," Alex hurry up. I want it to play with Swablu. Don't waste my time and walk faster."

And the image of a smaller figure pulled away the taller one from the group of people could be seen.

The people seated on the chair just laughed at this action.

Green said still chuckling at the previous event," Dad, you shouldn't manipulate her like that."

Professor Oak just shrugged his shoulder and said," I love her way too much to be angry or discipline some of her naughty habits. And so the only way left for me to make her do things she doesn't like is this."

Blue nodded at the first half of his father's words and spoke out," Yes you spoil her. And from what I can see you will do something similar with Gary. I don't know just how they will be with your influence dad. "

Red came to his mentor rescue and jabbed at his rival," At least they will be better than how they will be under your influence."

And another round of heated debate began which seem to disturb the sleep of the kids as seen by their shifting of position in sleep and their facial expressions.

Delia on watching this spoke softly," Stop you are disturbing the kids." Although her voice was soft a hidden coldness in her words made the two fighting adults shiver.

She then asked the Professor," Professor Oak, where are you really sending Alex? Is it dangerous for him?" She asked worried about Alex's safety in his next trip.

Samuel just chuckled at her worry and said," I don't know if there may be any problem Alex can encounter there. I myself doesn't know of the danger Alex may face there."

" Then why are you sending Alex in a place where there is unknown dangers. Won't his life be in danger?" Green asked.

Samuel shook his head at their worry and assured them," Alex is strong. Stronger than he was months ago. There won't be much life threatening things he may encounter there. The reason why I thought of this was so he can meet some people of his own generation in this trip. I think this will do him good to meet some of them. "

This made them nod in agreement as this was true. He need some more friends around his age.

" But where are you sending him, Dad!" Blue asked his father.

He looked down at his tea and then took a deep sip enjoying it's taste on his tongue and replied with his eyes closed," Nothing too dangerous. Just an old ruin dedicated to a powerful fire type pokemon."

He never elaborated more, and the two pair of couples didn't ask more. Just enjoyed the time together and their topic of conversation shifted onto the next subject.