"It's really coming down out there, huh?" Hilda whispered, looking at the rain pouring down from the sky, "I didn't think we'd been training for that long..."

"Wick?"

Hilda jumped and let out a loud scream. A small white Pokémon looked up at her and laughed.

Hilda placed a hand over her rapidly beating heart, "You scared me!" She yelled, scowling. The Pokémon continued to laugh.

Thunder boomed.

The white Pokémon let out a squeak and quickly clung itself to Hilda's leg.

Hilda smirked, "Instant karma."

The small Pokémon began shaking, and Hilda started to feel bad. She knelt down to get a better look at the Pokémon, who just held out its arms to get Hilda to hold it. Hilda stood back up, holding the Pokémon close.

"Aw you're pretty cute for a prankster," Hilda chuckled, "What's your name?"

"Litwick!" The Pokémon chirped, saying it's full name.

"Litwick, huh? You're a pretty neat Pokémon!"

Litwick blushed, it's flame shining brighter.

Hilda smiled, "Hey! Here's an idea- I've been looking for a fire type! Wanna join my team?"

Litwick gazed up at Hilda with wide eyes.

"I've got lots of other Pokémon you can prank!" Hilda chirped, "Plus, I'll even help you prank my friend, Cheren. He can be a real stick in the mud." She whispered.

Giggling, Litwick nodded its head.

Hilda beamed and pulled an empty Pokéball from her bag. She clicked it against Litwick and the Pokémon retreated inside. After two clicks, the Pokémon reappeared from the ball, laughing mischievously.

Hilda frowned, "Do wanna join or not?"

Litwick nodded once more. Again, Hilda put Litwick inside a Pokéball, and this time, it stayed inside.

Welcome to the team, Litwick, Hilda thought, May our future together be as bright as your flame.