But I had to let you go

[jikogisei]

Who: Uchiha Itachi and you!
Where: All around Goldenrod City
When: The morning and afternoon of his second day
Summary: Exploring his new surroundings mostly.
Rating: PG - PG-13
Log:

Again. He found himself amongst the living yet again. The only difference was that this was not the work of a jutsu, no one controlling him - he was truly alive. This wasn't even his world. When he'd woken up last night as a part of Team Rocket with a strange-looking creature, it had been disorienting. Most of his time had been spent learning about what he could about this place, going over the network of the device he found himself with. It had certainly enlightened him, given him intel on some of the people here.

There were some Itachi had believed he'd never face again. The very thought of seeing them again drove him to his feet. He wandered the halls of the headquarters for a while, familiarizing himself with the place that would be him home for the next week as he underwent the training. When he took to the streets of the city, Itachi was still wearing his maroon cloak over the Rocket uniform and it effectively hid the uniform. No hitae-ai sat upon his forehead for anyone to associate him with the other shinobi already present in this world. Though his companion -- the Pokemon labeled Growlithe - trailed behind him like a loyal dog.

Even though his walk through the city is a slow one, it doesn't appear that Itachi is looking for anything in particular. He doesn't linger in any one place or attempt to make himself very approachable. In fact, Itachi doesn't look as though this is his first time wandering about the city as he's not gawking like a tourist would. He could be someone who's been around quite a long time.

Comments

[gunkonmyboot]

Itachi wasn't the only one experiencing the after life. While 17 is in this world, his last encountered before he came to this world was all in the back of his mind. Sure it was missing some things but 17 had found ways that kept him occupied. If 17 wasn't flying with his Skarmory, he'd be training with his Lucario.

In an open distance where there was an open space of grass that could be used for picnics, there was 17 and a tall blue Pokémon, Lucario. Some people already crowded from a good distance of curiosity. It seemed like a free spar of a human against a Pokémon. When 17 landed some good punches, Lucario blocked them either with his palms or forearm. Their legs locked a couple of times before both somersaulted away. The only difference between them was stamina. Slowly 17's strength decreased as Lucario seemed fine with it's steady breath.

[jikogisei]

This was something worth stopping for. A person training with their Pokemon. Itachi took up space away from the crowd, closer to the fight then they dared, watching both the human and the animal, studying each move and analyzing it. It appeared the human would not win this sparring match but Itachi would not make any bets on that.

He wouldn't interrupt the match with idle words, so he simple waited for now.

[gunkonmyboot]

Yes, it was quite tough when you're only flesh and bones. 17 was horrible at looking around his surrounding. The presence of someone near them didn't registered the android.

When 17 seemed out of breath, he withdrew back and was on the defense side. Lucario didn't hesitate her punches as she thrust herself forward and unleashed them like a cut in the air. 17's head moved rather quickly as he saw those punches came towards him. After he avoided the fifth punch, the six one landed on his cheek. 17 flew towards the direction of the punch before he tumbled to the ground. 17 planted both palms on the ground and caught himself before he allowed his chest to touch the ground. When Lucario saw that, she paused for a moment concerned of her master.

"We'll stop for now," 17 called out as he picked himself back up. 17 rubbed his cheek before he spitted blood to the ground. "Damn 16, you punch like a girl," 17 commented. Lucario chuckled to herself. What you expected? Then 17 noticed the crowd. Every time...

"Fun's over folks. Go somewhere else already," 17 mused before he turned his back away to find some shade.

[jikogisei]

Someone skilled in martial arts, and who possibly taught it to their companion. Either the Pokemon had surpassed their trainer or the trainer was significantly weakened due to the strangeness of this place. It hardly matter as the battle was now over and his hunch had been right - the trainer would have lost if the match had continued.

Unlike the rest of the crowd Itachi does not disperse and instead took a couple of steps forward. "Your Pokemon is quite skilled."

[gunkonmyboot]

17 didn't expected anyone else to follow him. When he heard Itachi's voice, he turned. He enjoyed the praise of his own Pokémon. "Her skills makes up the powers I don't have right now," 17 stated with pride. If he couldn't be physically strong, he made damn sure his Pokémon would. 17 reached into his bag and pulled out two bottles of lemon. He tossed one to Lucario and then opened one for himself.

"I suppose you lost something as well before arriving to this world," 17 guessed.

[jikogisei]

It certainly wasn't something Itachi expected to see in a world where the animals did all the fighting. Though it isn't something he can't accept, if he limited his view of this world then he would leave himself open to weaknesses. That was something he learned long ago. He doesn't move any closer, content to let there be distance between them.

"You would be correct in that. I suspect that it's normal to lose our abilities in this world." Not a question but more a statement.

[gunkonmyboot]

Seventeen didn't pay much attention to the distance between them. Back in his world, there wouldn't be much of people with some abilities, least from what he has seen. Almost everyone else looked normal. But here in this world, learning a handful of people suffered the same, it's quite a different number. Seventeen has taken a drink as Itachi stated the truth. After he wiped his mouth, he continued, "bingo."

"How long have you been here?"