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Chapter 14
Naomis words echoed inside Dennis. Her soothing, whispering voice was so vivid and so real. It was as if she was actually talking to him right now at this very moment. But right now, hes walking to Fuchsia city all alone.
He pondered and thought of what he could have been if he was a different person. Just the thought of abandoning Nina in Lavender town weighed him down. Disappointing Vincent by destroying their friendship from the inside out just made him sick inside. He couldnt believe what he was thinking. His old desire to be a stronger train than the strongest was obscured and now, he was just human
He tried to summon his loathing but he could not find it inside him. He tried to find his lust for battles but it was never present. His encounter with that girlNaomichanged him. It was so quick and so dramatic; he didnt know that he changed.
He stopped and looked down at his hands. Why did he change so much? He wondered. Why in just one night? Why did he change in that encounter? He tried to reason out many things and each reason being more absurd than the other. His change remained a mystery to him. Now, he couldnt simply think of something to hate. It was as if a whole part of him vanished
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Im sorry you have to see me cry, Blue smiled in front of Nina, who was standing in front of the steps.
No, its all okay, Blue. Nina smiled back. You dont have to worry about me.
Oh is that so? She teased. Im thinking that youre a damsel in distress now without your hero
Blue She fought back. I think Dennis is right! II dont need to follow him anyway
Blue folded her arms. Are you sure about that? She asked. I wouldnt be so appeasing to him. Just remember what I say to you, okay?
Nina nodded gleefully and turned around. Ill try to visit again sometime! She waved while she walked, looking behind her shoulder.
Take care! Blue waved back. Soon, Nina disappeared as she walked south. Blue smiled and walked inside her house.
As she walked in, she noticed that Silver was still there, sitting on the sofa, looking distant. She kept her smile as she walked towards him. Hey, are you going to need something?
Silver didnt look up but just shook his head. Nonot right now. He muttered and then folded his arms. I just need to think for a while.
Blue continued to smile as she sat next to him. I feel a bit stupid for crying againI havent actually cried in a long time
Silver glanced at her without moving his neck. Youve already apologized to the girl. You dont have to apologize to me, Blue.
Butwhen you see me crying, doesnt it bother you? I just feel bad making you feel bad. She sighed as she looked up at his eyes, still looking distant.
Silver remained silent. He closed his eyes and started to think. Blue immediately knew that something was bothering him.
Silver, are you blaming yourself again? She asked him in a whisper. Even though he didnt reply, silence was an affirmative answer. Please stop it! Itsits not our fault! Its not your fault, Silver. Just forget all of it! Blues voice suddenly changed into desperation. It rose beyond her normal voice and it conveyed a worried tone. Her expression showed how anxious she was.
II cant take it off my mind Silver whispered as he opened his eyes and looked down. Every time I think of itI was always the person who led her away. II was so gullibleI didnt know his intentions Silver gnashed his teeth and shut his eyes tightly. Iwitnessed itI saw it myself, Blue. I tried closing my eyes but her screams just wouldnt go away.
Silver Blue whispered. Please forget all of it
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Excuse me! Nina yelled to an old lady passing her by. Could you please? Before she knew it, the old lady already passed her. Nina frowned. This was the fifth time she was ignored by the unsocial civilians.
She wasnt used to these kinds of people. She was used to asking questions but the civilians in this town refuse to even notice her. It was as if shes invisible at this very moment.
Nina stormed her way south, pouting and muttering about the people in Lavender. People ignored her cries as she turned around the corner. She was shocked when she bumped into a familiar person wearing a trench coat.
Nina! Vincent exclaimed as he immediately caught her from falling. Nina, its you!
Ninas eyes widened with delight as she finally found Vincent. Vincent! Where were you? She immediately asked.
I was about to ask that! He teased her, as she was about to speak.
The two began to converse about the unsocial people in the town. Then, their conversation moved towards the swarms. Nina was the first one to bring up Dennis.
Speaking of Dennis, did you see him? She asked.
Oh yeah. His usual hot tempered self walked by when I asked you where you were Vincent smiled.
Nina sighed and looked down. She placed her hands in her pockets. I just wish hed change for a bit
You still thinking of him?
I just cant take him off my mind! He worries me so much and I just want him to be safe She whispered. He has a family to go back tounlike us
Nina He whispered solemnly.
It was true. Nina, an orphan and Vincent whose abusive father abandoned when he was a child envied Dennis for his family. Whenever Dennis would tell stories of his family, it alienated them from the world.
Dont worry about me, Nina chided. Lets just find Dennis before he gets in trouble
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Just a few more miles to Fuchsia city, Dennis thought as he gasped for air. Swear drenched his forehead and dropped on the dusty, unpaved road. It was dusk and he was feeling worn out yet he showed no signs of fatigue just a few moments ago.
He felt faint and yet he could not urge himself to stop. It was as if his feet walked on without his control. Sweat continued to drip down his forehead and down his cheek. He gnashed his teeth as he tried to take off his mind from his destination. He was feeling more tired every second and his feet wobbled as they walked.
Finally, they gave weight and he collapsed to the ground. He was breathing hard and his lungs felt as if he just ran a great distance. His hands and feet were trembling and saliva dripped from his lips. He was too weak to open his eyes. He could feel the dry wind brush against his face as his energy continued to dwindle.
Out from the silence, he heard footsteps. He heard them slowly approach him. He summoned his strength to look up. He opened one eye to see a figure stop in front of him. It was a girl with long, dark brown hair. He couldnt see clearly since he was getting drowsy and it impaired his vision.
He saw a small smile spread through the girls face. By this time, darkness shrouded the area in midnight blue. Even at the darkness, a smile was visible on the girls gentle face. He noticed two other figures rise from the ground, slowly and silently. It was as if they were shadows that came to life. He saw two wide, evil grins and two pairs of evil, red eyes, looking down at him sinisterly.
Dennis gnashed his teeth as he struggled to stand up on his knees. Gengars He muttered forcefully. Draining my energy
The girls sinister grin grew wider. She approached him a bit more closely and her face was shined by the moonlight. Her face was clear. Dennis eyes widened to see a familiar face he had seen before in a photograph. It was Blues daughter. Except that her eyes were different. The lively, sparkling eyes were replaced with dull, murky eyes that stared at Dennis sinisterly. Her lips didnt move but curved into an even wicked smile.
Youre Blues kid Dennis whispered while he struggled to take huge breaths of air. He faltered and fell face down. He felt his last bit of energy leaving him.
Pain surged up his lungs. Every time he inhaled, his lungs started to constrict and prevented him from exhaling. The more he inhaled his lungs would constrict more. Sweat drenched all over his body and his face was covered in dirt. His body lay sprawled on the ground, legs and arms spread. He closed his eyes, thinking of dying.
His family started to flash in his mind. He felt sorry for them if they ended up getting news of him dead. He thought of his mother and sister crying over his grave and his father standing next to them, comforting them of their loss. Within his thoughts, he heard low, demonic laughter. His body shivered and his heart raced. His lungs burned and his muscles started to become numb.
Before he could let himself be taken by darkness, he heard to loud yells behind him. The sound of clicking Pokballs, the shaking earth and the loud roars suddenly freed his lungs. He breathed the sweet smelling air and let it flow through his body. He opened his eyes and felt hands help him up.
Dennis, Dennis! Ninas voice cried. Dennis, say something!
Yo, Dennis! Dont die out on us now! Vincents voice echoed in his mind.
Dennis tried to move his hand and managed to close his hands into a fist. His lips moved as he whispered. Imfine He whispered weakly. Ninathat girlBlueskid
Yeah, I noticed! Nina exclaimed. Shes still after you! She pointed towards the girl who glared at the three. The two Gengars were now replaced with an army of them. Pairs of menacing, red eyes glared at them sinisterly. This isthe third army
Justfind out whats wrongwith her Dennis insisted as he struggled to sit up. Illfight off these things
Vincent held him back. Youre in no condition to fight! He yelled. Nina and me will handle this!
Before Dennis could say anymore, Vincent quickly stood up and commanded his Cloyster, which was already summoned out to attack the Gengars that were surrounding them. Nina followed after she carefully let Dennis lie down on the ground. She started attacking forward with her Flareon towards Blues daughter.
Dennis tried to sit again and fight along but he was still weak. His fingers felt weak and his arms were still numb. Vincent was still fighting off the Gengars with his Cloyster. Attack to attack; he fought in darkness, watching the pairs of eyes fade on the ground and turn into shadows after being hit by his Cloysters ice beam. Nina on the other hand, lit up the night with her Flareons fire spin, engulfing numerous Gengars within it, making them disappear.
After minutes of furious battles, there seems to be something wrong. When defeated Gengars disappear, replacements appeared out of the darkness. They could see the eyes appear from the darkness of the night, only lit by the moons light. The shady figure that was Alyssa stood out from the armies of evil shadows.
After continuing her way towards Alyssa, Nina was now completely surrounded by Gengars. Theres no turning back now She thought.
Vincent still continued to fight of the advancing Gengars, protecting Dennis. By now, Dennis summoned his strength to stand up. He succeeded in doing so and took out his Pokball. Without saying a word, he threw it and immediately released a yellow Pokmon with a long neck and a long, fat tail ending in a ball of gold light. His Ampharos was ready to listen for his attack.
Flash! Dennis yelled. In an instant, his Ampharos tail immediately shined brighter and completely fought off the darkness. Many of the Gengars growled because of the tremendous amount of light and quickly faded back into the shadows. However, many stayed. Nina still continued on her way towards Alyssa, who had a startled expression from the light.
Thunder bolt! Dennis commanded, pointing towards an incoming shadow ball. His Pokmon emitted a yellow light from the bright jewel in its forehead and turned into bolts of electricity and threw it towards the dark ball of energy, completely obliterating it. On your left! Dennis yelled. It turned left and sent out a wave of electricity towards the Gengars on the left but missed since the Gengars simply faded out and retreated on the ground.
Dennis, over here! Vincent yelled, waving his arms.
Dennis looked over to him and noticed that the Gengars were starting to use the hypnosis attack on Vincents Cloyster. Vincents Cloyster managed to avoid the hypnotizing gaze of the enemy Gengars. Ice beam! While dodging a hypnosis attack, the shell Pokmon sent out a blue beam towards enemies. It froze a few targets but some survived and started throwing shadow balls.
Thunder bolt! Dennis yelled. There was enough time to destroy the incoming shadow balls. Again! He commanded while glancing at Nina who seems to not be facing any problem. His Ampharos sent out another bold of electricity, which sent back some Gengars to the shadows. Soon, there seems to be no more but a few that were facing Nina.
FunnyI thought they were supposed to be more Vincent muttered.
Stop thinking! Dennis scolded him as he and his Ampharos ran over towards Nina. Help Nina!
Vincent shrugged. Right With his Cloyster trailing behind him, he followed Dennis.
Only a bit more Sweat glazed Ninas forehead as she tried to stand the heat emitted by her Flareon. The grinning shadows continued to send out shadow balls and materialize in front of her as she concentrated on her target. A bit more
Nina! Dennis yelled as they ran nearer. But before they could reach her, the Gengars materialized in front of them again. But this time they looked at them devilishly and then, slowly walked into each other. They immediately dwindled in number but they grew larger. Then, they walked into each other again and grew bigger, once more. Then againand againand againuntil one gigantic Gengar stood in front of them.
Vincent looked up, his jaw hanging down. Dennis stared in horror and gnashed his teeth. A small chuckle came from the Gengar as it looked down at its dwarfed opponents.
Thunder! Dennis managed to yell. A loud growl came from his Ampharos and summoned out a huge thunderbolt that came crashing down from the sky. It crashed down at the Gengar, sending shockwaves all over the place. Smoke immediately clouded the area. As the smoke cleared, the Gengar continued to stare down at them, unfazed.
Thiswill be hard Vincent muttered.
Meanwhile, Nina still continued to fight off incoming shadow balls and random slashes. Her Raichu now joined her Flareon. Both of them sending out attacks from Gengars and at the same time, receiving attacks.
Sergio, use thunder wave! Cedric, fire blast on the paralyzed Gengars! Her Pokmon obeyed without hesitation. First came a thunder wave, which stopped the Gengars in their tracks. Next, a devastating wheel of fire came from Cedric, immediately eliminating any threat from the Gengars. Keep doing it guys! Keep doing it!
Over to the colossal Gengar, Dennis and Vincent were having troubles. The Gengar sent out devastating shadow balls towards them, missing both trainers and their Pokmon by a few feet. Gargantuan craters scarred the ground.
Vincent! You attack to the feet! I attack on the belly! Dennis yelled.
Right! Vincent responded. He pointed towards the feet and commanded the attack. Freeze it with blizzard! He yelled. Cloyster immediately sent out a powerful, frigid gale mixed with snow and sent it towards the Gengar. Ice started to form around the Gengars feet. The giant looked down in astonishment and in anger. It roared and sent out a nightshade attack on Vincent and his Cloyster.
Thunderbolt! Dennis yelled. The bolt of electricity from Dennis Ampharos stopped the shadowy, dark attack. The nightshade engulfed the thunderbolt within itself and then disappeared. Now! Use thunder wave on the middle! With a bright wave of electricity, Dennis Ampharos managed to paralyze the Gengars torso.
The Gengar was now infuriated. It opened its mouth, and something inside started glowing. A distinct yellow color that was all too familiar for Dennis. It was a hyper beam attack. A hyper beam from something like this Gengar would be powerful enough to destroy everything for miles.
Vincent! To the head! To the head! He yelled frantically. Use your strongest Pokmon!
Vincent nodded, returned his Cloyster and sent out his Blastoise. Dennis did the same and sent out his Dragonite.
Attack on the head! Ready?
Ready as you are! Vincent replied back.
Fury, dragon breath!
Blastoise, hydro pump!
Both attacks headed towards the head. But it didnt seem to faze the Gengar since it continued to charge for the hyper beam attack. It is now clear to how much the destruction this Gengar would cause.
Again! Two attacks from the ground fired once more. Again, they didnt do any effect. Longer!
The two attacks fired again, this time, it was longer. The blast of water continued to fire and so did the yellow breath attack. But still, it didnt harm the Gengar. It was now evident that they are going to looseunless
Alyssa! The path was now cleared. All Gengars guarding Alyssa were defeated or joined together to form the colossal Gengar. Nina began to run towards her, seeing her friends trouble. She could see her and she screamed out her name. When she reached her, she had nothing else to do but throw her arms around her.
Alyssa looked at her, startled. Her lips began to move in midst of her trance. MomMom She whispered. Mom
Alyssawhy are you doing this? Nina asked her. Please tell meIll help you go back to your mom.
Alyssas breaths began to grow short. Pleasehelp me She whispered. It was apparent that she seems to be fighting off something. Pleasetell Momand Dadhelp
Nina felt a powerful wind rush through her and she felt something cold touch her. With a blink of an eye, she was holding no one. She turned around to see Dennis and Vincent exhaustedfacing nothing but air. The giant Gengar disappeared. The silver twilight lit the battlefield. Three exhausted trainers looked at each other as they were reunited.
The cool breeze of the night blew through the marred field. Silence shrouded them and the twilight lit their way. Without another word, the three continued on to their destination. The passing night echoed with the young girls plight for help.
To be continued...