Tory was the leader of the teleportation team but he was facing a lot of criticism right now. Why?
Because he didn't even have a psychic-type Pokemon. So, how could he be the leader of the teleportation team? He didn't know why Axel assigned him to this job. He knew that Axel could not do such a thing without a reason and he didn't want to ask the reason.
Because, if he did, it would show that he was doubting himself. He didn't want Axel to think that he was doubting Axel's decision.
"Damn!! But this is too hard.", sighed Tory as he was sitting on a bench.
"Don't sweat it. Even if you don't have a psychic type Pokemon, that doesn't mean that you cannot lead them. You know how to train a psychic-type Pokemon and also that Serena girl is helping you. So, why do you worry?", said Henry patting his back.
"That is easy for you to say. You don't have any team to lead. You are free.", spat out Tory.
That was true. Henry might be the commander that Axel trusted the most yet he had not been assigned to any specific teams. Everyone wondered why Henry was not selected for the teleportation team because he did have a Xatu.
Henry, Sam, and Tory were among the first commanders that Axel had ever met. So, he trusted them a lot.
Axel had a simple reason to choose Tory for the teleportation team. There were only Henry and Dorton who had psychic-type Pokemons and Dorton was busy with his grass team.
Axel didn't want to assign Henry to any team cause he wanted Henry to be free from this responsibility. Henry's schedule was jam-packed and he did a lot of things from co-coordinating with team members, Ashmita and Axel.
"So, when is that girl Serena going to teach you guys?", asked Henry.
"After 30 minutes. That is why I went to gather my team members but none of them were listening to me. Some of them are even saying that they won't attend this so-called class."
"Haha, you had it tough, don't you?"
"Of course, I do. I feel that Sir Axel would start to prioritize our teams individually in the future. We will be solely responsible for our team's progress and if my team doesn't perform well, then I am not going to have a good time."
Tory knew that even if Axel cared about Fairy Tail and all the members, he was also very strict with them. If Tory could not give a satisfactory explanation of his lack of team progress, then it would not be good for him.
The teleportation team had the most crucial role in saving team members. He was assigned with 7000 members who would be solely responsible for saving his teammates.
Most of them were new members and experienced members. One of the requirements of being inside the teleportation team was that the members must have at least 2 psychic-type Pokemon who are at least at pseudo-king rank and one of them must know the move 'Teleport'. Yes, Tory didn't even have a single psychic-type Pokemon.
###
Serena was standing at the top of a hill. The hill could not be called a hill cause it was only around 12 feet high. But Serena wanted to believe that it was a hill. In front of the hill, were numerous members that were waiting for her speech.
Just as Tory had suspected, all of the selected team members didn't come for the training. He could do nothing about it.
Finally, it was now time for Serena to speak.
"It looks like not all of you are interested to learn from it. Well, I don't care about it. I am only doing this as a favor for Axel. Only 6015 from 7000 of you have come for the training.
I already said that I don't care about it but do remember that if others want to join in the future, they will have to pay a heavy price."
Her voice was sweet and it was not very loud yet all of them could hear her perfectly. There was something mysterious about it.
'Of course, you hold a grudge. Why are you saying that you don't care?', complained Tory inside his heart. He could clearly see that this girl was a vindictive person.
"Axel had told me that I should teach your Pokemons the move 'Teleport' so that you can save your teammates in their time of need.
But just learning the move and perfecting it are 2 different things. If you want your Pokemon to be fast and precise in using the move 'teleport', then your Pokemon should also be great at other things. Like speed and defense.
So, we will not be focusing only on 'Teleport' but also other moves.
Aside from 'Teleport', your Pokemons will be focusing on 5 different moves.
They are Calm mind, Agility, Barrier, Mist ball, and Psychic terrain.
For 3 months, you will be only focusing on these moves and how to use them. Don't worry, I don't want my students to die on the battlefield. So, unless I am satisfied by your progress till the end of 3 months, you will not be going to the tide battles.", said Serena.
One of the teammates raised her hand and asked, "Ahh, what do you mean by that?"
"That means that if you and your Pokemons fail my test then you will be out of the teleportation team and might also be out of the Fairy Tail entirely."
The murmuring started. Some of them started to complain about the unfair treatment but Serena didn't care about their rumblings. Axel had told her to train these dimwits to capable trainers and Pokemons.
These new members were not satisfied with Serena. They had heard rumors that she didn't even have a psychic-type Pokemon. So, their leader and their teacher didn't have a psychic type Pokemon and they were the ones calling the shots? How could this be acceptable?
So, she was going to do exactly that. The sound of murmuring and criticism increased and suddenly they felt as if the gravity had increased tremendously. All of them knelt down including Tory and they could not even stand up. Blood started to come from their eyes and noses and all of them looked at Serena who was giving a soft smile.
They instantly realized that Serena was not a normal person and should not be messed with.
"It looks like none of you are happy about my arrangements. So, I will be lenient and let you guys ask me 3 questions. After that we will start the training.", said Serena and started to look at their teammates.
"Yes, you.. Yes, I mean you, the dumb blond girl. Ask your question.", said Serena.
"We have heard rumors that you don't have a psychic-type Pokemon. Is that true?", asked the girl.
"Yes. Not only I don't have a psychic-type Pokemon. I don't even have a single Pokemon."
"Then how do you propose to teach us about psychic-type moves?"
"Oh, don't worry about that I will teach you personally. I don't need any Pokemons to teach you guys."
After saying that Serena disappeared and instantly reappeared in front of the girl and patted her shoulders and then she teleported again and reached the top of the hill.
None of them dared to even question her capability now. This was a human who could teleport. They had never even heard of such a thing.
"You have one question left. Any one? Yes, at idiot-looking guy just behind the tall man. Yes, you. Ask your question?", asked Serena.
"Our team leader, Tory, doesn't even have a psychic type Pokemon. How is he supposed to lead us in the tide battle in the future and how are you planning to teach him?"
"Hmm, I don't know why Axel chose him to be your leader but if he did then he must have a reason for it. The first thing I want to tell you is to not underestimate your leader. I don't know about your leader much but I can vouch for Axel's capability.
Now, regarding how I am going to teach him, that is my problem, not yours."
After that, she clapped her hands and said in an excited voice.
"I heard that you guys have captains and vice captains. Separate your teams in the same way. If you are confused, ask Tory about it. The first thing that we are going to do is theory.
I have realized that you guys don't even have an ounce of theory knowledge about psychic type Pokemons. Call out your psychic type Pokemons so that they can learn too."
The lecture on went for the whole day but none of them were bored with the lecture. This was a lecture provided by a legendary Pokemon in disguise. There were a lot of things that they were hearing for the first time today.
Even Tory was surprised by Senera's knowledge about the psychic type Pokemons and their capabilities. He was even more mystified about the identity of this girl.
Serena went on to explain the reason, origin, and meaning of each of those 6 moves. She knew it was cause she had learned this from her mother and father. Then she went on to say the possibilities of their upgrades and how powerful each of these moves could be in the future.
The possibilities of these moves were endless and Serena only told them less than 10% about it. She just wanted them to realize that psychic-type moves should not be underestimated.
Serena completed the lessons by saying, "The theory class would be done once in 2 weeks for an entire day. I know that you have a lot of theories that you guys want to test out but you will not be doing anything in these 3 months.
You will only be following with my routine. I am tasked to train all of you idiots to a capable trainers for war. So, I want you to improve your basics first.
The class is over and Tory, can you come and meet with me right now.", said Serena.
When the lecture was over, everyone wanted Serena to be the leader of their team and not Tory but Serena refused saying that this was not her job.
Tory slowly followed Serena to her cabin.
###
Tory went inside and closed the door.
"Sit on the chair. I need to discuss something with you.", said Serena as she also sat on a different chair.
"Yes. What do you want to discuss?"
"Since you are a part of the teleportation team, you need to have a psychic-type Pokemon. Do you have any psychic-type Pokemons that you are interested in?"
"Ahh, I don't know. I have not thought of it right now."
It was not that he had not thought of it. Tory was assigned to this team a month ago. So, he had been thinking of psychic-type Pokemon that he wanted to raise. But he just could not make a decision.
All of them had their advantages and disadvantages.
"Perfect. If you have not chosen a Pokemon, I have got a pair of psychic type Pokemons that would be perfect for you.", said Serena with a smile.
"Huh? You have a pair?"
"A pair of Ralts. Brothers and sisters. They would be perfect for you and they have great potential. They have a dual connection."
"What? Are you sure? What is their age?"
"Just above 3 months old."
"Then how is this going to work?"
"Oh, don't worry about it. I will take care of it and they will love you."