The Pokemon Odyssey (PG-16) {BestVeteranJuly2011/BestRookieMay2011}

[angel]

"You don't know what you are talking about." Sciler growled at Adriadne. She was tired of this witch's words.

"Witch?" Adriadne asked, her voice had hurt in it, but Sciler knew better then to fall for her tricks. At least not again.. Adriadne giggled, a smirk on her face. "Let the past go Sciler. Holding on to anything from the past only breeds hatred and pain."

"How could you know anything about feelings? You have never loved. Never-" Sciler started.

"How can you say I never loved when I loved Thomas?" Adriadne asked lifting a hand and placing it against her heart.

"Please," Sciler scoffed angrily. "You didn't love Thomas. You used him for your own purposes. No, love isn't in your vocabulary. Adriadne, you used Thomas' love for you against him! You twisted him around and around your finger. Every time you used him it broke his spirit!"

Adriadne was untouched by her words, the smirk never left her face. She had been running a hand through her smooth green hair. Acting obvious to the fact that Sciler was even there. When Sciler was finished she made a show of glancing at her, as if she hadn't heard a word Sciler said. With a flick of her wrist she flipped her hair behind her. "If it hurt so much, why did he keep crawling back to me?" Adriadne hadn't had to ask, she knew why. It was love, Thomas hadn't been able to control his love and she used it. Did that make her horrible? Adriadne didn't think so. She seen it as a way to get ahead.

"And why are you so angry?" Adriadne asked turning her attention back on Sciler. "All I did to hiim, just made it easier for you to get him.''

Sciler growled. "He kept coming back because he loved you! Even after you broke his spirit. He loved you. i.m angry because, yes, I did get him. However, he wasn't the same Pokemon I fell in love with! Even after our daughter was born, he still mourned for you."

"Don't get me started on your daughter..." Adriadne said smirking.

Sciler growled and bared her teeth. "Shut up about Genevieve!"

Adriadne chuckled. However, Sciler didn't hear what she said because she was snapped out of her thoughts.

A cold wind blew into the monastery and Sciler shivered. Somewhat because of the cold and some to the flashback she just had.

"Adriadne" Sciler growled bitterly.

[Roserade]

Along the way to the Cave, Alex was alone with his thoughts. Adriadne had sent him that vision from somewhere in Eternity City, but he didn't know where. She must be dealing with some of her own drama. Alex began to think about his own life, about the day he battled with the Zangoose and about Ambros the Absol. During the battle, a pruple veil had telported him out just in time, because he knew he couldn't kill another person. He knew that it was wrong but he kept fighting anyway. Why? Why keep fighting? He stopped those torturous thoughts when he reached a dead end. Here he would use his vines to climb over the rock and so he did. He sent our three vines from each rose hand, then he maneuvered himself in such a way that he pulled himself up with ease. He continued thinking, but no longer about the battle, more about Ambros. Why had he been seeing him everywhere he looked. Even now, he could see shadows shaped like the disaster animal himself. Ambros had learned too much about the Generals. He had learned their weaknesses. He had learned that each General was fated to be brought down by either one specific person or none at all. That there was a curse placed upon their souls that was unremoveable by themselves. The only way was to purify your heart.

What petty talk. There is no reason to think like this. It is not as if you will be defeated. But another voice in his head said otherwise, and it was becoming louder. Dusk approached and he was nearing the cave. He could see a small crevice he would have to climb into. It led to a cavern where Lex would be waiting. By then, the other generals should unite there. It is funny how even he, Alex, knew nothing of the fifth general, only that they had been sent out on a special mission. How odd, he thought as a shadow stopped him in his tracks. Then from nowhere a burst of air was sent upon him. He dodged but his leg was caught and there was no time to heal. With a broken foot, he wasn't much of a challenge but still a good match. He hobbled to face who was on the other side. But by then the Absol had hurdled himself in a tree.

"I trusted you like a brother, Alex. Buy you killed me as you kill anyone you feel close to." the Absol spoke with maturity and wisdom.

"I did not such thing! I was going to help you!"

"No you were not, lying is no option. I was saved by a merchant who sold me into slavery. I've lived these years holding a vengeance that can only be released onto you."

"No, Gardeille was going to-" he stopped himself. By revealing Gardeille, he would put him in more danger. "I-I am sorry."

"You do not sell out your brother. You have learned, but your brother is dead. I know because I saw the struggle. How ironic that I would be present."

"N-No! No he isn't dead. He is alive, I can feel it!"

"You feel nothing but guilt at the loss of family!"

"I feel guilt. I have been feeling guilty for the past year since you were supposedly killed."

"Gardeille is dead. But I have no reason to kill you. I do believe you have done me good in the past but now we are even. But may your guilt pity you. Once you learn what must be learned, send for me and I will be there. I remember you as a friend and let that leg warn you of impending doom. There is a storm coming. I have seen the fifth general and he plans something awful."

With that he left Alex crying blood and tears. He had lost one brother and learned another was alive.

[miley810]

Julie had a feeling in the pit of her stomach.It was not plesent.She had a feeling,this was a bad time to join.She was half way there though,no turning back now.She looked at Kent.Suddenly she heard a voice,more suprising,it was her!

"Kent I have a bad feeling about this!"she said.

She was shocked at herself.Did she really just say that?She was so stupid.

"I'm sorry,I didn't mean to speak..."she said.

[Tony Montana]

Lex was meditating peacefully as he opened his eyes. His face remained motionless.

Someone's coming...Who could it be? I know the other Generals are on the way, but...what if someone from the Alpha Alliance knows that I am here? Or somebody from the Golden Tribe? That might be a problem.

He closed his eyes again and kept on with his routine.

Luckily I know the identity of 2 members of the Golden Tribe. General Manchu and Kent. Both of them are normal-type Pokémon. My Focus Blast should do the trick in case they get too...agressive.

He kept on meditating as he heard the steps louder and louder. Whoever was approaching was nearby...

[Supervegeta]

Kent and General Manchu looked at Julie. He smiled.

"Don't worry, Julie, you don't have to regard me as some higher caste. If you happen to be accepted into the Gold Tribe, understand that we are all together, and we don't fall under military rank. We show respect to one another, but we do not bow our heads, unless you want to show respect in that way. My point is, if you have something bothering you, please, speak your mind. I will hear from you, if you like."

Kent continued to smiled at Julie, waiting for her to speak. General Manchu eyed her for a second longer before turning back to the map off the Alpha Alliance they were looking at.

[miley810]

"Well,I just have a feeling,I wouldn't be so worked up about it if in the past almost every time I had feelings like this,it turned out being correct."She said smiling nervously looking at Kent.

She thought about the word "if".She never really liked that word.Cause what if she didn't get accepted in?She had to push that thought out of her head.She WOULD be accepted.

[Destiny Bond]

Q walked through the gate and entered the house, when he saw the Empoleon and the ninetails were talking and the ninetails was crying. Q never actually had a proper look at the ninetails. Q was falling in love... but a harsh voice was speaking to him, inside his head. "oh my god... Q! YOu can't fall in love in the middle of a mission!" raged his controller. "Master, i can't help it! That ninetails is so amazing....." "Q! I COMMAND YOU TO STOP FALLING IN LOVE AND GET ON WITH THE MISSION!!!"

[Supervegeta]

Kent looked at her for a moment. He debated whether he should tell her about what he knew what was going to happen. But was it worth it to tell her and in the process might cause her to panic? There was one thing Kent didn't need right now, and that was lost of control and stability in the current situation. Well that, and he'd also prefer not to get decimated by an army twice the size of the one that took Albia. Kent decided to tell her. She was, in fact, a potential new member to the Gold Tribe, and she would need to know this.

"I hate to say that your feeling is right. The rumors about the Order attacking this city is true. Beyond that, it seems they are attacking with their largest army yet in this war." Kent sighed, then continued. "You remember when Albia fell? We lost thousands of good Alpha Alliance soldiers there, not to mention countless civilians. I don't want the same to happen here. I want there to be as little civilian casualties once this place is hit. That's why General Manchu and I have been slowly evacuating the city. It's all been low radar so far. The citizen's don't know completely about this invasion just yet, and I intend to keep it that way."

[Aura.Lucario]

"Yes, we're friends, Gen," Neptune told her, smiling, "We are."

Neptune patted her softly. He blushed, as he didn't know she was this beautiful. Neptune gasped as he heard her words. Her father left? Poor Genevieve...and she was alone here, with her mother which was also missing. Neptune frowned and then he remembered. He could see a Ninetales talkning to someone else in the cemetary. It was probably her mother.

"Genevieve, when I was swimming in the river I saw a Ninetails talking with someone else in the cemetary, I couldn't see who the other pokemon was though." Neptune informed her and frowned worriedly, "We should check it out."

As for your lost memory, I hope you'll remember me soon Neptune thought as he looked at the beautiful Ninetails, glowing under the bright moonlight.

[angel]

Genevieve twitched when she felt his hand on her head. She looked at him, watching him carefully. Genevieve didn't understand it. However, she felt better having him here. She couldn't help, but smile alitte at his words.

"I'm glad we are." Genevieve said. She had no reason to believe that he was lying. If she found out he was she'd kill him. Genevieve had been lied to too many times before.

She listened to him. Mom's at the graveyard again? What purpose does she have there? Genevieve bit her lip as she listened. "No, I don't want to bother her."

She looked up at him. "Will you stay longer? Even if its just a little while.."

Genevieve looked up at her bedroom door to see a Gallade. She pursed her lips. "Who are you?!"

(OCC: The conversation between Sciler and Adriadne is a flashback. Sorry for the confusion.)

[Aura.Lucario]

(It's ok. but where is she exactly?)

Neptune smiled back as she smiled at him. He wasn't sure if she remembered him now but at least she knew he was friendly. Neptune wondered why she said, "No, I don't want to bother her" but he didn't want to be nosy so he shrugged. He was delighted as she asked if he could stay a little longer.

"I can't see why not. Sure, I can stay." Neptune answered and sat down next to her, but when he turned and saw a Gallade looking, he growled. The spy again? Was he here for Neptune? Or for Genevieve? He couldn't take any chances and got up. Attacking wasn't the best thing to do so Neptune backed off, glancing at the Ninetales once in a while as he stared the Gallade. Surely it was the Gallade he met before, but something was different...no, not the emblem. He was looking at Genevieve, and Neptune was worried that he was going to attack, so he stood before her, blocking the Gallade's way. His eyes...were...what...it couldn't be. His eyes were dreamy-like. Was he...?

"It's not safe here." Neptune whispered into her ears, "We have to go. They're watching us, and that's probably a bad thing."

[angel]

(Sciler is at the graveyard.)

Genenvieve smiled at him. She was happy that he was going to stay. Genevieve watched him sit down on her bed. She slowly walked over and sat next to him. Genevieve didn't really understand why she was so happy to have him there. However, she wasn't going to tell him that.

Genevieve had been staring at the Gallade. At Neptune's words she turned her head, looking at him. "W-Where would we go?" Genevieve didn't know anywhere elsewhere. She always had her home.

[Aura.Lucario]

(alone?)

Neptune hid a little smile as she walked over and sat next to him. Perhaps her memory was coming back. He was happy to have her here, but he was going to keep that as a secret for now. When she asked where they were going to go, Neptune stopped and thought for a while. Going back to the city? No, more and more spies were there, and it was probably pretty dangerous, not to mention crowded. His eyes widened as he thought of a solution.

"You can stay at my place, Gen," Neptune suggested and smiled, "A 15 minute walk is required, but I have an empty room for guests. The spy won't find us there, it's guarded by my villagers and my friends. Poseida is one of the safest villages out there that isn't affected by the Order."

Neptune beamed, but it was only a matter of time. Maybe the order would attack there soon, and it'll be the end of them.

[angel]

(Yeah.)

Genevieve had sat closer to him then she figured she would. She found Neptune intresting. He knew about events she knew nothing about. Genevieve was determined to find out more about him.

Genevieve stared at him as he said he'd take her to his house. Why does he care so much? She thought. This whole mess confused her. Was this Gallade really a spy? Was Neptune who he said he was? Her head was starting to hurt again. Genevieve looked at Neptune. His home? She thought.

"I-i don't know.... I can't leave. This is my home."

[Aura.Lucario]

"This is your home, alright," Neptune nodded, but then glanced at the Spy that was looking at them outside. Neptune found himself moving closer to her bit by bit uncontrollably, "But you are in danger, Genevieve. Judging by his actions, you're his target. We'll have to leave now."

Neptune and Genevieve were only a few centemeters apart at that time. Neptune turned and looked into her bright eyes, "Poseida will take care of you for the time being. We have to go. Plus, my house ain't half bad."

When he mentioned about his house he smiled a little. Two storeys, with a balcony wasn't half bad, alright. Not to mention it was next to the river, and he could see the sunset everyday. He was getting carried away so he shook his head and looked at her again.

[Roserade]

Alex used his psychic to call Alakazam. It is me, Alex, who has come to see you. With that he jumped into the crevice and saw Alakazam meditating. "
I bring news of Eternity City". Suddenly, the top of the cave started to crumble as the Garchomp General pounced in.

"Well then, I'm here too." he spoke with a grin.

"I overheard two Golden Tribers, one a kaiser, the other I am unsure. They know we pose a threat to Eternity City. Should we continue the fight?"

Lex stood quiet. His eyes didn't move, his bodyfrozen as crystal.

"What's wrong with him?!" The Garchomp said.

"I don't know. Someone must have frozen him like this. Galeon!"

The absol slice Galeon's back with his claws rendering him as frozen as Alakazam.

"This may be the last time we meet. But remember this. I am on no person or team's side. I live for the good of MY people. I seek unity and justice. Your friends, will be fine. But again I warn you. There's a storm coming. The Golden Tribe knows you're here." The absol left with two jumps leaving Roserade with his thoughts. He had to learn more about this fifth general.

[angel]

Genevieve was looking at Neptune. When she noticed that he kept moving closer to her, Genevieve blushed deeply. She was the spy's target? What have I done to make the Order notice me? Genevieve asked herself. She didn't remeber fighting Alex.

When he turned to look at her, she looked back at him. It was odd. Genevieve trusted him, she didn't know why. However, she felt like she could trust him. That he wasn't going to hurt her.

Genevieve glanced around the room, a sad smile on her face. "-O-Ok. Let's go.."

She got up from the bed and quickly found a small piece of paper. Genevieve wrote a short note, telling her mom that she was going to a friends. That she'd be back soon. Genevieve put the note on her mom's bed and then walked back to Neptune. "Ok."

[Aura.Lucario]

Neptune blushed hard when he saw Genevieve blushing. When she placed a note, Neptune nodded as he stood up. He walked out of the house slowly, turning back to see if she was following from time to time. Genevieve still couldn't remember a thing, and that made Neptune a little depressed, but he pushed the thought away. She still trusted him and that was all it mattered.

He didn't jump into the water because Genevieve probably couldn't swim well since she was a fire type. He walked along the river, and after a few minutes he could see the gates of the Poseida Village. A surge of happiness warmed his heart, as he knew Genevieve was going to stay at his place for a while.

As for getting in the village, it wasn't difficult at all. Some villagers did stare at Genevieve though. Neptune wondered if they stared because he normally didn't bring guests to his house, or because she was dazzling. He opened his door slowly and waited for Genevieve to get in. The living room, the dining room and the kitchen's on the first floor, where the bathroom, two bedrooms and the balcony's on the second floor.

"Well, here it is." Neptune smiled, and squinted his eyes as the sunlight was shining right into his house. He shot a stream of water towards a switch, and the curtains started moving automatically, blocking the sunlight, "The room's upstairs. You'll be safe here."

[angel]

Genevieve walked behind him silently. She didn't know why she trusted him so much. Something inside her told her that he was trustworthy. And Genevieve had always gone on gut feeling. So she believed he was safe. As they walked, she looked down at the water, smiling. Genevieve loved this river. It was so beautiful. Especially the colors it changed when the sun is rising and/or setting. It usually took the color of the sky and it sparkled.

When they got to the gates of Poseida, Genevieve gasped and looked at them. The city itself was pretty. Since she was new here, Genevieve walked close to Neptune, not wanting to get lost. Once she noticed being stared at she blushed deeply. Genevieve bowed her head, so her face couldn't be seen and kept walking. She didn't know why she was embarrassed. its not like they're staring because they know... Genevieve told herself. However, that didn't help her calmn down even a little.

Genevieve walked into the house after Neptune, she was glad to be away from the staring Pokemon. What was wrong with them? She asked herself. However, she pushed the thought from her mind as she looked around.

"Wow, you have a beautiful house." Genevieve commented.


Sciler shook her head, trying to get out of her thoughts. She walked over to a closed casket and swallowed. Tears started to fall as she looked at it. "Thomas.."

[Aura.Lucario]

(no time, short post, sorry)

"Thanks." Neptune turned around and smiled, closing the door behind her, "This is your home now so feel free to look around."

She was the first guest, and Neptune wanted her to feel as comfortable as possible. He didn't know why he cared for her so much, but why not? He liked it when she was around, and she was the only one that could stop and talk to him. When he turned and looked at her, he couldn't help blushing, but this time, he didn't hide it.

"Neptune~" Apollo the Pelipper shouted as he flew in from the window, "How are you doing?"

"Ugh, Apollo can't you see I'm busy?" Neptune rolled his eyes, "Fine I guess. This Ninetales will stay here for a while."

"Oh?" The pelipper smiled and then flew out of the window, "I won't bother you then~"

[angel]

(Aw. Talk to you later then..)

Genevieve looked at him. He's blousing again.. Are we more then friends or something? She thought and then shook that out of her head. Don't be stupid.

When the Pelipper came into the window, Genevieve jumped a little and stepped back. She looked the Pelipper over. It looked harmless enough. Genevieve was going to say somethign but he flew away before she could.

"Your friend could have stayed..."

[Aura.Lucario]

(leaving shortly)

"Maybe." Neptune answered shortly as he looked out of the window, "He's like that. Always on the move. He's spying for the Alpha Alliance, so he's used to it."

Neptune sighed and turned to Genevieve as they walked up the stairs to the second floor, "So you see, nobody can stop and talk to me for a second. You're the only one."

Neptune blinked and turned around. Maybe he spoke too much. But then, he really meant it. The first room was Neptune's the one facing the river and the sun when it set, and the second room, next to his, was empty, and also had the same view.

"Here's your room." Neptune pointed to the second room. It had a large bed with a comfy blanket ready. There was a writing table, a mirror, a desk lamp, etc, it was like a hotel room at first glance.

[angel]

(Oh.)

Genevieve looked at him and smiled sadly. "Oh. Wel lthat must be a interesting job." She followed him up the stairs, looking all around the house. It was a really beautiful house. She didn't feel right being in it.

She nodded and walked into the room, to look at it. Genevieve blushed slightly, noticing it was next to his. She tried to push it down and look at the room. Wow, its so pretty. She thought looking around the room. Again she felt like she shouldn't be here. Not somebody like her..

She looked over at him, the blush still slightly noticeable. "Are you sure this is ok?"

[Aura.Lucario]

Neptune smiled as he saw her blushing. He knew what she was thinking, "Go ahead, Genevieve. It's yours."

When she blushed, Neptune couldn't help blushing too. She was cute when she did that, he had to admit. He pushed her into the room gently and slowly closed the door behind her.

"Hope you enjoy your stay." Neptune joked and smiled, closing the door. Neptune sighed, but it was a sigh of happiness. He walked into his own room and sat on his chair on the balcony.

(your room also has a balcony. Next to Neptune's)

[angel]

Even when he said that it was ok, she still didn't feel right. Genevieve felt like a rat mistaken for a dog. She yelped when she was pushed into the room. Not expecting it, she almost fell. However, she caught herself. When she was left alone she looked around the room again. It looked like it had never been lived in, like she was the first. Genevieve walked over to the bed and pawed at it softly. it felt nice though, Genevieve didn't want to sleep she crossed the room. Then walked out onto the balcony, not noticing that Neptune was out there. She sighed softly and layed down onthe balcony, watching the river.