Showing around a new friend

Once the group got to the pokecentre Tala went straight to the phone calling her cousin at the ranch switching Instinct out for another Pokemon and walking back to Kai and Ashley.

"what pokemon did you take?"Ashley asked

"My most extreme partner!" Tala and answered "I thought Blaze might like te company, I couldn't get any of the others from the litter 'cuz they're all at work at their jobs..." Tala finished letting out a red eyed Arcanine who nuzzled her on sight with adoration.

Kai smiled at the sight of the Arcanine, and Blaze simply gazed at the larger canine pokemon in slight amazement. "Whoa, its got red eyes, I've never seen that before." Kai said with a chuckle. "Now that would be a powerful pokemon for racing and a ranger partner..." Kai thought to himself as he gazed at Blaze.

Blaze approached Arcanine and sat before the larger firedog, "Growlithe! Growl! Growlithe!!" Blaze barked out. (So you're an Arcanine? Do you race? My trainer does, but in cars, do you?)

"Arc arc! None nine Arcanine arc Arcanine arc! (Hey hey! Slow down there, yes I race, not in cars but with in extreme Pokemon races but my main priority is my trainer!)" her Arcanine said gently. "This is Stripes, I raised him from an egg with helpful hints and tips from my cousin, so if you need any tips I'm more than happy to share! And yeah he has red eyes, but they're always full off emotion, they're a dead give away to how he's feeling!" Tala said with a giggle.

"Growlithe! Growl! Growl! Growlithe! (I'm sorry, I've just never seen an Arcanine, but I have heard of Extreme Pokemon Racing, I think my trainer thinks I can't do it...)" Blaze said, his impressed glance fading off as he looked down.

"I may have to take you up on that. considering I only really know the basics of raising him, I received him not too long ago and we're still learning about each other..." Kai said with a small sigh. "Blaze didn't need red eyes to show me his emotion, you can tell when he's down, mad or excited..." He added, looking at Blaze with a worried glance, crossing his arms before glancing at Arcanine and quickly grabbing a sketchbook from his pocket.

Kai drew a few small designs and tapped his pencil against his lip for a moment."Talk about an awe inspiring pokemon, that Arcanine..."

"He gets his eyes from his grandmother, she was a beautiful Ninetales. Y'know the fact that you can tell how he feels easily, it's the first step to a long, strong relationship between you both...Some advice you would need for now is never underestimate Blaze he can do amazing things you just need to trust and believe in him and your bond. To tell you the truth Stripes was scare to evolve once upon a time..." Tala told him.
Stripes lay down on the ground putting his head to Blaze's eye level. "Arc arcanine arc arc canine nine arcanine...(The truth is you right now wouldn't be able to pull him on a board...)" Stripes began giving Blaze a gentle, calm look expecting him to argue with him.

"I will definitely keep that to heart Tala, I mean, I know he's young yet, but he's a very capable Growlithe, and he doesn't give up easily and never backs down." Kai pointed out. "I put all of my trust in him and would never give up on him, its just I'm not sure he's ready for a few things yet..."

Blaze backed up a step as Stripes lay before him and simply gazed at the Arcanine. "Who says I can't? What if the problem is that he can't ride a board?? Hmm?" The Growlithe said with a small snort. "I know what I can do..."

Stripes gave a chuckle as that was what she wanted to hear from him. "Arcanine arc arc canine arcanine nine nine ar! (You at your age won't be able to pull his weight on a board, but I can help you become stong enough and even stronger, but it is YOU'R decision!)" Stripes offered remembering himsel at that age and how he trained.
[color=red]"Also remember its a two way thing like any relationship you need his trust and belief and you can earn that by helping become able to do the thing that you think he cant quiet do, it's the same with any Pokemon so be prepared for a long journey of learning!" Tala said with a smile.

"Growlithe Growl! Growlithe! Growlithe! Growl (Alright, so you may have a point, it would be a strain, but I really want to do this thing, it sounds fun and i like watching him race, I want to be able to race! Could you really help me? I want to!!)" Blaze said, looking at Arcanine with a familiar curious glint in his eye.

"Right, all great teams need good chemistry, its the same with Pokemon and their trainer." Kai said lowly, scratching his head slightly. "Here's the thing, I know what he wants to do, and well, I think he could do it with a bit of training, but me? I've done a lot of things in my life, but I've never rode a skateboard." Kai said with a low whisper.

"I have protective gear from rollerblading, but how different is that from riding a skateboard?" Kai asked, looking a bit unsure.

"Arc Arcanine arc arc nine Arcanine nine arc Arcanine! (I'd love to, you remind me of a Pokemon I know, they were different in many ways which is now what has made him so great! We can start later after a big meal!)" Stripes said.
"There's a big difference, it like how skiing and snowboarding are different, but if you want I can help you out? I have plenty of boards do I don't mind helping out!" Tala began then gave a cheeky grin "And I'd like to hear your go-kart racing days, you were on the T.V because you were a racer, right? I remember watchingsome of the races with my brother!"

"Growlithe Growlithe Growl Growlithe! (I do...you will?!?! That sounds great!! I can't wait!!)" Growlithe said, excitedly, almost bouncing around at the prospect of training with the Arcanine.

"Well, if you want to learn something, better to learn from someone who's experienced the sport right?" Kai said with a small chuckle. "I'll just need a board to train on, I'll get my own later down the road, and if I damage one of your boards, I'll replace it." He added, grinning lightly.

Kai saw Tala's grin and chuckled. "Alright, so you have seen me outside of the academy, I haven't raced in about a year, but I still like driving my kart around." He said lowly. "I have Regional Karting Championships in Kanto and Fiore, I finished 5th in a World Kart Championship race, those were about the only times I was on T.V.. My father was the legend, not me...I love racing and its been a blessing and a curse...I lost my dad in a wreck and I've been injured a few times." He said, pointing to the scar under his right eye.

"I have my dad's dirt late model still at home, and whenever I get the chance, I make repairs on it, I've been working on it for about a year, but its still a mess..." Kai said, trailing off. "Enough about that for now, I can tell you all sorts of stories some other time, I even have a scrapbook full of that stuff."

Tala gave a nod and a smile "Boards are meant to be wrecked! Any case, I'll find the time to fix it eventually! Any way, I don't think you'll be the only one learning, Stripes just agreed to train Blaze, I just hope the little guy's ready for what he has planned for 'im" she said with a.giggle, thinking best not to mention the go-kart thing for now.
Stripes lifted hi big head showing his collar as he have a scratch at it. He liked the determination in the younger Pokemon and was happy to help.

"Well, even if you say boards are meant to be wrecked, I'd still like to help fix them if I get the chance." Kai said with a small grin. "Wait..." Kai muttered, looking at his now excited Growlithe. "Stripes just agreed to help teach Blaze the fundamentals? Oh wow, this is going to be great, looks like we're both going to get a crash course in Extreme Pokemon Racing..." Kai said with a chuckle. "This is gonna be fun..."

Blaze simply gazed at Stripes who scratched at his collar. something the Growlithe had never worn before, but he didn't care about that at the moment, his thoughts consisted of how determined he was to show that he was capable of bigger things than Stripe or his own trainer thought he could perform.

Stripes turned to Tala who gave a nod. "Well we're goanna train at the lake in about two hours, your more than welcome to come over and learn! Just come to the lake and tell me if you wanna train!" Tala offered knowing how Stripes was planning to train the younger pokemon.
"Arc arcanine arc arc! (And we can start on working on your strength!)" Stripes told Blaze.

"I'd love to follow along and learn, I'll train as long as I don't get in your way." Kai said with a determined grin. "I'll take all the help I can get..." He added with a small chuckle.

"Growlithe! Growl! Growlithe!! (Awesome, I'll show you guys what I can do...)" Blaze said with a small toothy grin,

"Good, I better go to class, I'll see you at the lake later then?" Tala said. Stripes lifted his head as soon as he heard her talk about leaving.
"Arcanine arc! (see you later, kid!)" Stripes said standing up.

"Right, Don't wanna be late for that...thanks Tala and I'll be there, don't worry about that." Kai replied, nodding slightly.

"Growlithe Growl! (See ya then!!)" Blaze replied, stretching slightly as Stripes made his way up.

Tala gave a smile and a wave as she dashed off to class Stripes hot on her heels.