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Very cute chapter! Blue was real nice when talking to Gary.
Gary and Emily getting close :D hehe
The Marina/Nick part was so cute
Michelle all pissed :P
Gary and Emily getting close :D hehe
The Marina/Nick part was so cute
Michelle all pissed :P
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^_^ Glad you liked it... next chapter!
After a few hours of surfing, all of us reached Cinnabar Island. There wasn?t anything interesting during the journey to Cinnabar Island. All I knew was that Michelle improved rapidly. She proved this when he showed me that she already has six badges. Marina also has six badges. She told me that Kanto gym leaders seem easier than Johto leaders.
As soon as we reached Cinnabar Island, we were quite amazed by the site?huge beaches and enormous buildings. The whole island was composed of an enormous city. We landed on one of the beautiful beaches. The warm sun beat down on the back of our necks as we went through the sand of the beach. I looked back and saw the enormous ocean. The vast blue sea stretched out to the horizon.
I was quite a sight myself. My clothes were torn, dirty and bloody. I realized that when people were staring at us.
?Oh man, I need to change,? I muttered to myself. Marina seems to have overheard.
?Hey, don?t worry about that Gary! I?ll buy you some new clothes!? She exclaimed.
?Buy me?wait?I don?t know about that. Isn?t it kind of embarrassing? I mean?? I hesitated as Marina grabbed my shirt and tugged me near a clothes store.
?Oh, don?t fuss, Gary! I wont charge you or something like that.? Marina laughed as we quickly went inside the store. The store was full of new clothes. Shirts, jeans, you name it! I was quite a sight inside the store, since I look haggard and drawn.
?We?ll be waiting outside!? Nick called from outside as I entered.
?Marina, are you sure about this? I mean?do you have money to do all of this?? I asked her as she dragged me to the nearest clothes.
?Sure I?m sure! Now, try this on!? She said as she handed me a black shirt and a pair of jeans. ?You can keep those boots if you want,? She said pointing at my muddy boots.
After a few minutes, I came out of the fitting room, with new clothes.
?Perfect!? Marina exclaimed as she sent me back to put on my old clothes.
?Put them on? But??
?Just trust me, Gary! All of us need baths, you know!? She replied while winking.
?Bath??
~*~*~*~
I didn?t know that Marina actually visited Cinnabar Island before. She knows the place by heart! She led the whole group to a bathhouse that was just a few blocks away from the clothes store. I was holding my new clothes in one hand as we walked inside. I looked around and saw numerous trainers. I felt a bit weird since the trainers weren?t just kids?they were teenagers and adults.
?Are you sure about this?? Nick muttered to Marine. ?Sure I?m sure! My mom and dad always come here with me!?
Nick gulped as a group of teenage trainers passed us. Michelle was very curious as she looked around. Emily was behind me in her usual timid self.
?Aye, kids, you in line?? Asked a man from behind us.
We turned around to see an adult with a velvet shirt and dark blue jeans. His hair was mostly black but white hair seems to make him look old.
?Um, no. Sorry.? Marina said as she pushed us aside.
?Well thank you,? The man replied kindly. ?Welcome to the bathhouse, may I be in service??
?Oh, I think I know you!? Marina exclaimed. ?You?re the manager!?
?Why, if I?m not mistaken, aren?t you little Marina?? The manager smiled at us. ?Why, I thought you?re not with your parents.?
?Oh, I?m with friends. We just arrived here a few minutes ago.? Marina replied. ?Excuse me, but did you just say that my parents are here??
?Well, they certainly are. They just left a few minutes ago. They must be somewhere around the island.? He replied.
?Wow, she sure knows a lot of people around here?? I heard Nick mutter to Michelle.
Marina?s expression was bright all of the sudden. ?All right! That?s great!? Marina exclaimed.
?Yes, yes?may I help your friends now?? The manager smiled.
?Oh yeah. Can you show them the baths, please? I need to find my parents.? Marina replied.
?Very well. If you please follow me.? He said as he directed us to follow him. Marina told us to enjoy as she went outside.
?I see that you are all Marina?s friends, am I correct?? The manager asked.
?Yeah,? I replied immediately. We were led to a corridor that were filled with sliding doors. Beautiful patterns filled the sliding doors.
?Now,? Began the manager. ?You may dress over here,? He pointed to a door to the right. ?When you are dressed for bathing, you may enter the pools on the door to the left, inside.?
?Thanks,? Nick said as the manager left. As soon as the manager was out of sight, something popped in Nick?s mind. ?Wait?we?re dressing without privacy?? He exclaimed when we entered the room.
Inside, there were cubbyholes. This must be the place where we keep out clothes. On the other side, there were a dozen white towels that hung on a metal railing.
?Looks like it,? I muttered.
Michelle sighed as she quickly selected a white towel. ?It?s simple, Nick. You don?t have to worry about everything.?
?That was weird?where?s my old twin sister?? Nick teased.
Michelle smiled. ?I thought you wanted me like this before,? She said as she took off her red jacket. Then, She wrapped the towel around her chest while she was still wearing her clothes.
?Oh yeah, right!? He replied as he quickly took one towel and took off his red jacket. He then wrapped it around his waist.
I looked at Emily and she looked at me curiously. ?Come on,? I said. ?We don?t want to be last, do we?? I smiled.
She nodded and smiled. Her eyes twinkled as she did.
~*~*~*~
?Haven?t had a bath in weeks!? Nick muttered as he relaxed in the steaming pool.
?Just had one at Erika?s place,? Michelle replied.
?You?re lucky. We had to fight off dark and poison Pok?mon swarms.?
?Oh yeah, Gary told me.?
?Then we were imprisoned inside that island?then I was possessed? then?? Nick continued on to talk to Michelle about the events since she left.
I was sitting on the opposite end, listening to them talk. Emily was just to my left, only a few feet away. She was looking down, playing with the water with her hands. Her red hair was soaking wet and her eyes were transfixed down.
?Having fun?? I said as I went near her.
She nodded. She was still looking down at the water.
?Emily, in the island, did I say something that hurt you?? I asked.
She looked up at me quickly. ?No, Gary. Why did you think so??
?Because you weren?t talking to me as much as you have before.? I replied. ?It?s like?you?re becoming more silent.?
She sighed. ?I didn?t notice.? She muttered. Her silver eyes reflected on the surface of the water.
?By the way, how did you get your Dragonair?? I asked her.
She remained silent and didn?t reply.
?I won?t tell anyone, I promise.?
She looked at me straight in the eye. ?Promise??
?Yeah, I promise!?
She sighed. ?I?kinda?found it.? She said timidly. ?While it was still a Dratini, I went inside the Safari Zone?that place in Fuchsia city?and?I found it there.? She looked down again.
?You stole it, didn?t you??
?S?sorta?? She replied in a guilty tone.
?Don?t worry! Your secret is safe!? I smiled as I nudged her.
She didn?t reply and continued to look down at the water and at her own reflection.
?Something botherin? you?? I asked her. ?You know, you can always tell me.?
She shook her head. ?No?? came her reply. Her voice trailed immediately when I noticed that Michelle was playing with Nick?more like drowning him.
?Hey! Stop?it!? Nick yelled as he struggled to come out to the surface.
?That?s what you get, Nick!? Michelle yelled as she continued to plunge Nick?s head down at the water, then raise it up again, then plunge it back on the water. It looked pretty painful for Nick since Michelle was holding Nick by his hair.
For the first time, I heard Emily giggle. I looked at her and she was laughing at the two.
?Wonder what they?re fighting over, huh?? I asked.
She nodded at me and continued to giggle.
?We always?ack! Took baths?glub?together, remember?? Nick protested as Michelle continued to torture him.
~*~*~*~
?Wow, I didn?t know they clean your clothes,? Nick said as he noticed his clothes were just cleaned.
?Now I feel fresh!? Michelle exclaimed as she put on her jacket?now without stains.
I put on my new clothes. I made sure that I still had my father?s pendant with me and my picture of my parents. Next, I placed my Pok?balls in my pocket. Then, I placed my badges in my other pocket.
Emily studied me as I slipped my badges in my pocket.
?You sure have a lot of badges.? She said. ?I only have one??
I then remembered that her only badge was the Soul badge that Janine gave to her.
I nodded. ?Maybe you can collect badges, too. If you want.? I suggested.
She nodded.
As we exited the room, Marina quickly greeted us. ?Had fun?? She asked.
?Whoa, since when were you waiting for us?? Nick asked.
?Oh, not too long ago. Hurry up guys, I want you guys to meet my parents and my little bro!?
?Little bro? You have a brother?? Nick said in a state of shock.
?Of course I do!?
To be continued...
Chapter 52: Reunited Friends
After a few hours of surfing, all of us reached Cinnabar Island. There wasn?t anything interesting during the journey to Cinnabar Island. All I knew was that Michelle improved rapidly. She proved this when he showed me that she already has six badges. Marina also has six badges. She told me that Kanto gym leaders seem easier than Johto leaders.
As soon as we reached Cinnabar Island, we were quite amazed by the site?huge beaches and enormous buildings. The whole island was composed of an enormous city. We landed on one of the beautiful beaches. The warm sun beat down on the back of our necks as we went through the sand of the beach. I looked back and saw the enormous ocean. The vast blue sea stretched out to the horizon.
I was quite a sight myself. My clothes were torn, dirty and bloody. I realized that when people were staring at us.
?Oh man, I need to change,? I muttered to myself. Marina seems to have overheard.
?Hey, don?t worry about that Gary! I?ll buy you some new clothes!? She exclaimed.
?Buy me?wait?I don?t know about that. Isn?t it kind of embarrassing? I mean?? I hesitated as Marina grabbed my shirt and tugged me near a clothes store.
?Oh, don?t fuss, Gary! I wont charge you or something like that.? Marina laughed as we quickly went inside the store. The store was full of new clothes. Shirts, jeans, you name it! I was quite a sight inside the store, since I look haggard and drawn.
?We?ll be waiting outside!? Nick called from outside as I entered.
?Marina, are you sure about this? I mean?do you have money to do all of this?? I asked her as she dragged me to the nearest clothes.
?Sure I?m sure! Now, try this on!? She said as she handed me a black shirt and a pair of jeans. ?You can keep those boots if you want,? She said pointing at my muddy boots.
After a few minutes, I came out of the fitting room, with new clothes.
?Perfect!? Marina exclaimed as she sent me back to put on my old clothes.
?Put them on? But??
?Just trust me, Gary! All of us need baths, you know!? She replied while winking.
?Bath??
~*~*~*~
I didn?t know that Marina actually visited Cinnabar Island before. She knows the place by heart! She led the whole group to a bathhouse that was just a few blocks away from the clothes store. I was holding my new clothes in one hand as we walked inside. I looked around and saw numerous trainers. I felt a bit weird since the trainers weren?t just kids?they were teenagers and adults.
?Are you sure about this?? Nick muttered to Marine. ?Sure I?m sure! My mom and dad always come here with me!?
Nick gulped as a group of teenage trainers passed us. Michelle was very curious as she looked around. Emily was behind me in her usual timid self.
?Aye, kids, you in line?? Asked a man from behind us.
We turned around to see an adult with a velvet shirt and dark blue jeans. His hair was mostly black but white hair seems to make him look old.
?Um, no. Sorry.? Marina said as she pushed us aside.
?Well thank you,? The man replied kindly. ?Welcome to the bathhouse, may I be in service??
?Oh, I think I know you!? Marina exclaimed. ?You?re the manager!?
?Why, if I?m not mistaken, aren?t you little Marina?? The manager smiled at us. ?Why, I thought you?re not with your parents.?
?Oh, I?m with friends. We just arrived here a few minutes ago.? Marina replied. ?Excuse me, but did you just say that my parents are here??
?Well, they certainly are. They just left a few minutes ago. They must be somewhere around the island.? He replied.
?Wow, she sure knows a lot of people around here?? I heard Nick mutter to Michelle.
Marina?s expression was bright all of the sudden. ?All right! That?s great!? Marina exclaimed.
?Yes, yes?may I help your friends now?? The manager smiled.
?Oh yeah. Can you show them the baths, please? I need to find my parents.? Marina replied.
?Very well. If you please follow me.? He said as he directed us to follow him. Marina told us to enjoy as she went outside.
?I see that you are all Marina?s friends, am I correct?? The manager asked.
?Yeah,? I replied immediately. We were led to a corridor that were filled with sliding doors. Beautiful patterns filled the sliding doors.
?Now,? Began the manager. ?You may dress over here,? He pointed to a door to the right. ?When you are dressed for bathing, you may enter the pools on the door to the left, inside.?
?Thanks,? Nick said as the manager left. As soon as the manager was out of sight, something popped in Nick?s mind. ?Wait?we?re dressing without privacy?? He exclaimed when we entered the room.
Inside, there were cubbyholes. This must be the place where we keep out clothes. On the other side, there were a dozen white towels that hung on a metal railing.
?Looks like it,? I muttered.
Michelle sighed as she quickly selected a white towel. ?It?s simple, Nick. You don?t have to worry about everything.?
?That was weird?where?s my old twin sister?? Nick teased.
Michelle smiled. ?I thought you wanted me like this before,? She said as she took off her red jacket. Then, She wrapped the towel around her chest while she was still wearing her clothes.
?Oh yeah, right!? He replied as he quickly took one towel and took off his red jacket. He then wrapped it around his waist.
I looked at Emily and she looked at me curiously. ?Come on,? I said. ?We don?t want to be last, do we?? I smiled.
She nodded and smiled. Her eyes twinkled as she did.
~*~*~*~
?Haven?t had a bath in weeks!? Nick muttered as he relaxed in the steaming pool.
?Just had one at Erika?s place,? Michelle replied.
?You?re lucky. We had to fight off dark and poison Pok?mon swarms.?
?Oh yeah, Gary told me.?
?Then we were imprisoned inside that island?then I was possessed? then?? Nick continued on to talk to Michelle about the events since she left.
I was sitting on the opposite end, listening to them talk. Emily was just to my left, only a few feet away. She was looking down, playing with the water with her hands. Her red hair was soaking wet and her eyes were transfixed down.
?Having fun?? I said as I went near her.
She nodded. She was still looking down at the water.
?Emily, in the island, did I say something that hurt you?? I asked.
She looked up at me quickly. ?No, Gary. Why did you think so??
?Because you weren?t talking to me as much as you have before.? I replied. ?It?s like?you?re becoming more silent.?
She sighed. ?I didn?t notice.? She muttered. Her silver eyes reflected on the surface of the water.
?By the way, how did you get your Dragonair?? I asked her.
She remained silent and didn?t reply.
?I won?t tell anyone, I promise.?
She looked at me straight in the eye. ?Promise??
?Yeah, I promise!?
She sighed. ?I?kinda?found it.? She said timidly. ?While it was still a Dratini, I went inside the Safari Zone?that place in Fuchsia city?and?I found it there.? She looked down again.
?You stole it, didn?t you??
?S?sorta?? She replied in a guilty tone.
?Don?t worry! Your secret is safe!? I smiled as I nudged her.
She didn?t reply and continued to look down at the water and at her own reflection.
?Something botherin? you?? I asked her. ?You know, you can always tell me.?
She shook her head. ?No?? came her reply. Her voice trailed immediately when I noticed that Michelle was playing with Nick?more like drowning him.
?Hey! Stop?it!? Nick yelled as he struggled to come out to the surface.
?That?s what you get, Nick!? Michelle yelled as she continued to plunge Nick?s head down at the water, then raise it up again, then plunge it back on the water. It looked pretty painful for Nick since Michelle was holding Nick by his hair.
For the first time, I heard Emily giggle. I looked at her and she was laughing at the two.
?Wonder what they?re fighting over, huh?? I asked.
She nodded at me and continued to giggle.
?We always?ack! Took baths?glub?together, remember?? Nick protested as Michelle continued to torture him.
~*~*~*~
?Wow, I didn?t know they clean your clothes,? Nick said as he noticed his clothes were just cleaned.
?Now I feel fresh!? Michelle exclaimed as she put on her jacket?now without stains.
I put on my new clothes. I made sure that I still had my father?s pendant with me and my picture of my parents. Next, I placed my Pok?balls in my pocket. Then, I placed my badges in my other pocket.
Emily studied me as I slipped my badges in my pocket.
?You sure have a lot of badges.? She said. ?I only have one??
I then remembered that her only badge was the Soul badge that Janine gave to her.
I nodded. ?Maybe you can collect badges, too. If you want.? I suggested.
She nodded.
As we exited the room, Marina quickly greeted us. ?Had fun?? She asked.
?Whoa, since when were you waiting for us?? Nick asked.
?Oh, not too long ago. Hurry up guys, I want you guys to meet my parents and my little bro!?
?Little bro? You have a brother?? Nick said in a state of shock.
?Of course I do!?
To be continued...
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W00T!good chapter!but what do Garys new close look like?
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Well....yeah... ^^;
It does occur to me: If they get kicked, punched and dragged, won't their clothes be worn out? XD
It does occur to me: If they get kicked, punched and dragged, won't their clothes be worn out? XD
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Great chapter Oni!
Hmm......Gold and Crys there^^
Have a son too eh?
Cant wait for the next chapter :D
Hmm......Gold and Crys there^^
Have a son too eh?
Cant wait for the next chapter :D
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Thanks guys...I'm kinda working on stuff right now. Since I finished that one fanfic, I still have to finish the *secret* Extra chapters for this story. XD (Part 1 is about Sakaki's part. Deffinately PG-13. I'll be posting it here. Part 2 is Makoto's past. PG. Next is Toshin's past. PG-13. Finally, a chapter that takes a few months after the end of this fanfic)
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Chapter 53: Families
?I didn?t know you had a brother!? I exclaimed as we walked down the halls of the bathhouse.
?Oh yeah, I didn?t tell you guys. He?s just a year old.? Marina replied. She walked cheerfully, avoiding some trainers that are virtually taller than she is.
?This is weird. Next time, you should tell us who your family is!? Nick muttered as we followed Marina.
?Oh, my dad the Elite Four leader. Didn?t I tell you that??
?What? You?you mean the Elite Four of Johto and Kanto?? Michelle stammered.
?No way!?
Marina giggled as we finally left the bathhouse. ?Don?t worry about the expenses. I already paid for that.?
?Man, is she rich or something?? Nick whispered to Michelle.
I just smiled. I?m really excited in meeting Gold and Crystal since they were friends of my parents. I?m sure that Gold might recognize me immediately since I looked like my father very much. All of my parent?s friends recognized me so far. And so did some gym leaders. Not to mention my enemies as well.
We all walked down the street avoiding crowds and crowds of trainers. It was really crowded and I didn?t really noticed why.
?I can?t believe it! It?s Gold of the Elite Four!? Said one trainer dreamily.
?Hurry! Make him sign my face or something!? I heard one trainer from my back.
Marina led us through the whole crowd, pushing and clawing our way through.
?Hey! Can?t you kids wait in line?? Shouted a man next to me.
?Yeah, he?s not going anywhere!?
?Back off!? Emily yelled as we continued our way through.
Emily was holding my hand. She gripped it hard trying not to be lost. Before, my old shirt had long sleeves. Now that I changed my clothes, Emily seems to like holding my hand instead of tugging my sleeve.
?Marina? Finally you made it!? Said a man?s voice.
?Dad! Mom! I brought my friends here. Sorry to keep you guys waiting!? Marina said as she stopped in front of a dark haired man.
?It?s okay, Marina?we kind of made a crowd, didn?t we?? Said a blue haired woman that looked a lot like Marina. She was holding a baby in one hand and dragging her husband by the other. The dark haired baby was crying while crowds pushed to get a good view of Gold.
The crowd was tugging her husband, a dark haired man. He seems to be Marina?s father?the leader of the Elite Four?Gold. ?Hey, hey! Need space y?know!? He yelled as he tried to regain his balance.
?Come on, Mom! Dad!? Marina said as she tugged her mother?s hand. ?You guys make a path for us!?
?Us?? Nick muttered.
?Come on! Start pushing these people!? Michelle cried.
?Go!?
All of us started to push the crowd at the same time. The persistent crowd, however, pushed back.
?Argh! That?s it! Ursula, hydro pump!? Michelle yelled sending out her Blastoise.
Her Blastoise fired a huge blast of water using the cannons on its back. It did knock out part of the crowd. Soon, the entire crowd fled.
?Phew, that should do it.? Michelle sighed as she returned Ursula and sat down.
I heard Gold sigh. ?Sorry honey,? He said to his wife. ?Should?ve listened to you and followed Marina.?
?It?s okay?well?now that we were rescued by Marina?s friends.? Her baby was now asleep. She turned her attention to us. ?These are your friends, right, Marina?? Her eyes twinkled as she approached us.
?Yeah, Mom! That one is Gary,? She said pointing at me. ?That two over there are Nick and Michelle and next to Gary is Emily!?
?I see?my name is Crystal, Marina?s mother. Nice to meet all of you.? She smiled.
?And I?ve told you guys that Gold is my dad, right?? Marina added.
?Yeah. I?m her dad!? Gold exclaimed all of the sudden as he approached us. A wave of shock hit him all of the sudden. ?Green! What are you?oh?you?re not?Green?sorry?? He said, embarrassed. ?Sorry?mistaken for an old friend.?
I noticed that he referred to me. Crystal eyed me suspiciously.
?If I?m not mistaken, aren?t you Green and Yellow?s son?? She asked all of the sudden.
I nodded. ?Yeah.? I smiled. I was already accustomed to the fact that my parent?s old friends already recognize me by how I look.
?Wow, you look so much like your father!? She said as she leaned closer. ?Your eyes, hair?everything!?
?Th?thanks?? I muttered, not knowing what to reply.
However, Crystal then noticed something other than me. She noticed Emily. Her eyes looked next to me and were transfixed to Emily. I could feel Emily?s grip tighten.
?Silver eyes?red hair?could you be?but??
?What?s the matter, Crys?? Gold asked.
?Gold?did Silver?did he have a daughter?? I heard Crys whisper. She had a distressed look in her face.
?No?haven?t heard of Silver for a long time?? Gold replied. Crystal then pointed to Emily. Gold flinched the moment he laid his eyes on Emily. ?Holy crap?? He muttered as he leaned closer to Emily. ?I don?t believe it.?
Emily looked frightened since these strangers were staring at her.
?Mom? Dad? Something wrong?? Marina asked as she noticed that they were amazed.
?She looks exactly like him?only?she?s a girl and her eyes look a lot different.? Gold added.
?Do?do you know her parents, too?? I asked Gold.
?Well yeah. Silver?s my rival a long time ago. This is just amazing?? Gold continued to stare at Emily. Emily on the other hand, didn?t like the fact that people were staring her down.
?Please don?t look at me!? Emily cried as she buried her face on my shirt.
?Whoa?Emily?? I asked as she started to cry.
?Might look like Silver but she sure doesn?t act like him.? Gold said as he stood up straight again.
?Gold, I think she doesn?t want people to stare at her.? Crystal said sternly.
I was wondering why Michelle and Nick were silent but when I looked at them, they were shocked to the fact that the Elite Four leader was standing in front of them.
?Uh?Mister Gold, sir?? Michelle stammered.
Gold looked at her.
?Come on, tell him.? Nick whispered to Michelle. He was directly behind her.
?Shut up! Why don?t you tell him?? Michelle snapped. ?Mister Gold?uh?m?my and brother and I come from Hoenn and?can?can we ask you your autograph??
?Hey, you guys never asked me my autograph!? Marina muttered who was next to her mother.
It was quite a sight. Nick and Michelle were too nervous to talk so Gold simply smiled and signed a piece of paper from his pocket and gave it to Nick and Michelle.
?Awesome!? Nick exploded as they fought over the piece of paper.
?Mom, can I hold Kenta?? Marina asked as she tugged her mother?s dress.
?All right, but take care of him.? Crystal replied while giving her baby to Marina.
?Thanks mom!? Marina exclaimed as she went over to Nick and Michelle. ?Hey guys! Wanna meet my brother??
?Ah, sorry about all the trouble,? Crystal sighed as she looked at Marina, showing off her brother to Nick and Michelle. Gold was by her side, laughing. ?Gary, it?s nice to meet you.?
?Uh, same here.? I replied as I took her hand and shook it.
?So, Gary. What?s your friend?s name?? Crystal asked.
I was thinking she was referring to Emily. ?Oh, her name?s Emily.? I said quickly.
?Emily, is it? It?s nice to meet you, Emily.? Crystal smiled at her.
Emily looked at her timidly and smiled shyly.
?May I ask who is your mother, Emily?? Crystal asked as she kneeled down in front of us.
Emily looked at her and tried not to speak. I wanted to tell Crystal that her mother is Blue but that would only hint Emily that I somehow met Blue and she might not have wanted that.
?B?Blue?? She stammered. ?Mommy?s name is Blue??
?Blue, huh?? Gold said maliciously. He was now standing next to Crystal. ?Knew those two would go together??
?Gold! Grow up, will you??
?Uh, sorry!?
?So Blue is your mother, right?? Crystal asked Emily again.
Emily nodded.
?How old are you, Emily?? Gold asked all of the sudden.
Emily recoiled when Gold suddenly appeared.
?Oh sorry?did I scare you??
Emily shook her head. ?I?m nine?? She replied timidly.
?Nine, huh? And if I?m not mistaken, you?re Eleven, right, Gary?? He asked me.
I nodded.
Gold laughed. ?The old tradition, eh? So how?s Yellow doing??
?Uh, she?s fine,? I replied. I looked at Emily and she seems to be building up confidence. Since she let go of my hand.
Gold smiled. ?Well, look at the time. It?s going dark soon so we better find a place to stay, shall we?? He said as he looked over at Crystal.
Crystal smiled and nodded.
?Mom, Dad, can my friends stay with us for a while here?? Marina asked as she approached us. She was still holding her sleeping brother with both hands. Nick and Emily followed her.
?Sure, Marina.? Crystal replied. ?They?re welcome to stay anytime.?
A wave of relief flooded through me. Finally?no more sleeping on wet grass?
To be continued
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This was definately a good chapter!
Gold and Crystal are my favorites
So the baby's name is Kenta eh? hehe
Just like the Raikou Special :D
Can't wait to see them again in the next chapter^^
Gold and Crystal are my favorites
So the baby's name is Kenta eh? hehe
Just like the Raikou Special :D
Can't wait to see them again in the next chapter^^
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old tradition..*sigh giggle* this is getting funner
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I'm still doing Chapter 56... O_o
?I told you she?s rich,? Nick whispered to Michelle as we arrived to the hotel where her parents stayed.
It must be the most luxurious hotel I?ve seen in Cinnabar Island. The tall building towered above us as Nick and me stared at it with our jaws dropped. It?s as if the silvery building was touching the azure sky as the windows reflected the sun?s rays.
?I hope all of you guys will enjoy your stay,? Crystal smiled. She was holding the sleeping Kenta with both her arms as she and Gold went inside.
?Come on, guys!? Marina said as she followed her parents.
?She invited us, so we go in!? Michelle muttered as she tugged Nick?s arm and struggled to go in.
I followed them with Emily on my back. It was the most luxurious hotel I?ve ever seen. The entrance led to a huge hall where well-dressed adults sat in elegant chairs that were against the walls of the huge hall. Curtains lined the windows that were in the wall.
?Come on guys,? Marina yelled from the other side.
We walked on the soft carpeting as we followed Marina. I was pretty much embarrassed since we were a bunch of scruffy dressed kids in a hall full of well-groomed adults. Eyes stared at us as we crossed the hall. Finally, as we reached where Marina was, she led us to a corridor. The corridor was decorated with flowers on the beige wall and a red carpet that lead to an elevator.
Emily seems to know what an elevator is for as she her gripped my hand tighter. I then remembered that she was afraid of heights. I looked down at her and terror was in her eyes.
?Hey, what?s the hold up, you two?? Marina asked when she noticed that we were the only ones who weren?t inside the elevator.
?Oh, Emily?s afraid of heights.? I said as I encouraged Emily to get in the elevator.
?That?s a problem,? Marina said. ?Come on, Emily. There?s nothing to be afraid of,?
Emily shook her head as she shut her eyes tightly and hid behind me.
?Come on, Emily,? I said as I turned around. ?It?ll just be quick and you won?t feel anything.?
Emily looked up at me. Terror was still present in her eyes. ?O?okay?? She stammered.
?Awesome! Now let?s go in!?
Emily slowly paced her way to the elevator and stepped inside. She was trembling as she quickly darted to me. She shut her eyes as she quickly held to my arm. The shiny metal doors closed quickly and I could see all of our reflections. The elevator rose immediately with a metal humming sound. Emily gripped my hand as we continued to rise. Then, the elevator came to a sudden halt. We were already at the fifty-second floor when it stopped.
The metal doors slid open and we all stepped out immediately. We were facing to what looks like a waiting room. The windows were huge since they occupied the whole wall. It was a beautiful view of the sparkling azure ocean with the white fluffy clouds floating to the horizon. Red chairs with cushions lined the waiting hall, matching the carpet color and a clear glass table was in the center. A bouquet of flowers was in a vase on top of the glass table. The circular room had corridors on both sides. They must lead to the hotel rooms.
We all gasped in amazement as the elevator doors closed behind us. Well, except Marina. She?s used to going to places like these.
?Wow! If this is what?s outside, I can?t wait what inside the rooms!? Nick gasped.
?Nope, you haven?t seem the what?s inside yet,? Marina laughed as she led us to the left corridor.
We walked silently past wooden hotel doors through the well-lit corridor. Finally, we reached our room. Marina took out a card from her pocket and slipped it through the latch. With a beep, the door automatically opened.
?This is where you guys will stay. If you guys want snack or something, use the phone over there. Some guy will take your order even in the middle of the night.? Marina instructed. ?And if something?s troubling you guys, my parents and me are just across this room.? She then pointed to the door from across us.
We stepped inside the room and we immediately gasped with excitement. As we entered the square shaped room, there was one huge bed that was lined against the right wall. A television was in front of it and a lamp was just right beside it. On the other side of the bed, an end table stood with the phone. There were two doors on the left wall. They must lead to the bathroom or the closet. The north wall, the wall that we were facing was a huge window that occupied half of the wall. It was facing twinkling, sapphire colored ocean.
We were all speechless.
?Remember, if you guys are in trouble, don?t bother to ask, okay?? Marina said happily. ?Here are your keys!? She threw Nick and me a card each with a thick black line going along the card lengthwise. ?See you guys later!? She then closed the door.
Michelle squealed as she quickly dropped her pack and leapt on the bed. She bounced happily as she laughed.
?Awesome!? Nick yelled as he jumped to the bed with her. Both of them laughed as they played around with the pillows.
?Wow,? I said as I approached the window and looked at the beautiful ocean.
?Hey, Gary, watch out!? Michelle yelled. I turned around to see a pillow being thrown at me.
?Hey!? I yelled as the pillow hit me. I took the soft pillow and smashed it back at Michelle. I laughed as Michelle smacked her pillow at me. Both siblings were hitting me. ?Hey, no fair!?
But then, I noticed that Emily was sitting on the floor, looking at us and smiling weakly.
?Hey Emily, why don?t you join us?? Nick asked her.
She smiled but just shook her head.
?C?mon, it?s fun!? Michelle added as she threw a pillow at her.
Emily studied the pillow curiously and picked it up with a wide smile. She then charged at us and started smashing the pillow at us while laughing.
?Okay, okay, you won!? Nick laughed as he finally gave up when he fell down on the floor.
?I?m not giving up!? Michelle yelled as she attacked Emily.
Emily giggled as she evaded Michelle?s hit and smacked her out of the bed.
?Nice one!? I said as I charged at her but was quickly eliminated.
?Yay!? Emily cheered as she jumped up and down the bed.
?Didn?t know she was good at this?? Nick muttered.
I was happy myself since this was the first time I saw Emily enjoying herself. She continued to laugh as she jumped down and repeatedly hit us again and again. We all laughed as we continued to hit each other with pillows.
~*~*~*~
It was somewhere in the middle of the night when I was gazing out in the window. Over the horizon, I could see a beam of light shine through and then disappear. Then it reappeared then it disappeared once more. I looked to my friends. They were asleep. All of them shared the bed but I volunteered not to join them this night. The lights were out as I sat next to the window. My friends and me were wearing pajamas that were in the closet. They were pretty comfortable since they were soft and loose.
I gazed outside at the dark navy blue sky, painted with stars that twinkled softly. There was no moon this night and the city only had a few lights on. I looked at the silent, peaceful sea. Somewhere in the horizon, lies Pallet town. I had the same desire to come back since I missed mom? She would be worrying where I was right now. Once I get to Pallet town, I?m going to meet her as soon as possible?then maybe I can introduce my friends. And I?m going to tell her what really happened to dad. I sighed as I tried to think of a way to bring dad back?but how? The three mysterious people loomed in my mind. If only I could force out an answer once more from all of them?I had a strong feeling that my next encounter with them would finally yield some answers.
?You thinking of something?? I heard a whisper next to me. I jumped forward, shocked then turned around as I tried to calm my heart, which was beating uncontrollably. Emily looked at me with her twinkling Silver eyes. They shined as the light passed through the room and then disappear.
?Emily, I thought you were sleeping?? I gasped. ?You scared me there??
?Sorry?? She apologized to me.
?Can?t sleep??
She shook her head. ?Sometimes when I think too much I can?t sleep,? She muttered as she played with her red hair.
?Me too?I was just thinking about home just now.? I said as I sat next to her, still gazing at the sea.
?Is your home on the other side?? She asked me as she tried to look at the window but trembled and just sat back down.
?Yeah,? I replied. ?Hey, you weren?t afraid when you?re having fun.? I told her when I remembered her fear of heights.
?I guess?? She then returned her interest of curling her hair with her finger.
?Well, why don?t you have fun always??
She nodded as she smiled at me. ?Maybe that?s why I?m scared most of the time??
I nodded back. ?So next time, you should always be positive and talk to people, okay??
?Okay, Gary.? She smiled at me.
A long pause followed. ?If we reach Pallet town, I can?t wait to introduce you guys to my mom?? I told her, breaking the silence. I didn?t notice that she was already asleep. She was sleeping on the floor soundly using her arm as a pillow.
I smiled. ?Good night,? I took my pillow and placed it under her head and used my sheets to cover her. She grabbed my hand as I placed the blanket over her.
?Daddy?? She whispered in her sleep. Then, she released my hand.
To be continued...
Chapter 54: Thinking of home
?I told you she?s rich,? Nick whispered to Michelle as we arrived to the hotel where her parents stayed.
It must be the most luxurious hotel I?ve seen in Cinnabar Island. The tall building towered above us as Nick and me stared at it with our jaws dropped. It?s as if the silvery building was touching the azure sky as the windows reflected the sun?s rays.
?I hope all of you guys will enjoy your stay,? Crystal smiled. She was holding the sleeping Kenta with both her arms as she and Gold went inside.
?Come on, guys!? Marina said as she followed her parents.
?She invited us, so we go in!? Michelle muttered as she tugged Nick?s arm and struggled to go in.
I followed them with Emily on my back. It was the most luxurious hotel I?ve ever seen. The entrance led to a huge hall where well-dressed adults sat in elegant chairs that were against the walls of the huge hall. Curtains lined the windows that were in the wall.
?Come on guys,? Marina yelled from the other side.
We walked on the soft carpeting as we followed Marina. I was pretty much embarrassed since we were a bunch of scruffy dressed kids in a hall full of well-groomed adults. Eyes stared at us as we crossed the hall. Finally, as we reached where Marina was, she led us to a corridor. The corridor was decorated with flowers on the beige wall and a red carpet that lead to an elevator.
Emily seems to know what an elevator is for as she her gripped my hand tighter. I then remembered that she was afraid of heights. I looked down at her and terror was in her eyes.
?Hey, what?s the hold up, you two?? Marina asked when she noticed that we were the only ones who weren?t inside the elevator.
?Oh, Emily?s afraid of heights.? I said as I encouraged Emily to get in the elevator.
?That?s a problem,? Marina said. ?Come on, Emily. There?s nothing to be afraid of,?
Emily shook her head as she shut her eyes tightly and hid behind me.
?Come on, Emily,? I said as I turned around. ?It?ll just be quick and you won?t feel anything.?
Emily looked up at me. Terror was still present in her eyes. ?O?okay?? She stammered.
?Awesome! Now let?s go in!?
Emily slowly paced her way to the elevator and stepped inside. She was trembling as she quickly darted to me. She shut her eyes as she quickly held to my arm. The shiny metal doors closed quickly and I could see all of our reflections. The elevator rose immediately with a metal humming sound. Emily gripped my hand as we continued to rise. Then, the elevator came to a sudden halt. We were already at the fifty-second floor when it stopped.
The metal doors slid open and we all stepped out immediately. We were facing to what looks like a waiting room. The windows were huge since they occupied the whole wall. It was a beautiful view of the sparkling azure ocean with the white fluffy clouds floating to the horizon. Red chairs with cushions lined the waiting hall, matching the carpet color and a clear glass table was in the center. A bouquet of flowers was in a vase on top of the glass table. The circular room had corridors on both sides. They must lead to the hotel rooms.
We all gasped in amazement as the elevator doors closed behind us. Well, except Marina. She?s used to going to places like these.
?Wow! If this is what?s outside, I can?t wait what inside the rooms!? Nick gasped.
?Nope, you haven?t seem the what?s inside yet,? Marina laughed as she led us to the left corridor.
We walked silently past wooden hotel doors through the well-lit corridor. Finally, we reached our room. Marina took out a card from her pocket and slipped it through the latch. With a beep, the door automatically opened.
?This is where you guys will stay. If you guys want snack or something, use the phone over there. Some guy will take your order even in the middle of the night.? Marina instructed. ?And if something?s troubling you guys, my parents and me are just across this room.? She then pointed to the door from across us.
We stepped inside the room and we immediately gasped with excitement. As we entered the square shaped room, there was one huge bed that was lined against the right wall. A television was in front of it and a lamp was just right beside it. On the other side of the bed, an end table stood with the phone. There were two doors on the left wall. They must lead to the bathroom or the closet. The north wall, the wall that we were facing was a huge window that occupied half of the wall. It was facing twinkling, sapphire colored ocean.
We were all speechless.
?Remember, if you guys are in trouble, don?t bother to ask, okay?? Marina said happily. ?Here are your keys!? She threw Nick and me a card each with a thick black line going along the card lengthwise. ?See you guys later!? She then closed the door.
Michelle squealed as she quickly dropped her pack and leapt on the bed. She bounced happily as she laughed.
?Awesome!? Nick yelled as he jumped to the bed with her. Both of them laughed as they played around with the pillows.
?Wow,? I said as I approached the window and looked at the beautiful ocean.
?Hey, Gary, watch out!? Michelle yelled. I turned around to see a pillow being thrown at me.
?Hey!? I yelled as the pillow hit me. I took the soft pillow and smashed it back at Michelle. I laughed as Michelle smacked her pillow at me. Both siblings were hitting me. ?Hey, no fair!?
But then, I noticed that Emily was sitting on the floor, looking at us and smiling weakly.
?Hey Emily, why don?t you join us?? Nick asked her.
She smiled but just shook her head.
?C?mon, it?s fun!? Michelle added as she threw a pillow at her.
Emily studied the pillow curiously and picked it up with a wide smile. She then charged at us and started smashing the pillow at us while laughing.
?Okay, okay, you won!? Nick laughed as he finally gave up when he fell down on the floor.
?I?m not giving up!? Michelle yelled as she attacked Emily.
Emily giggled as she evaded Michelle?s hit and smacked her out of the bed.
?Nice one!? I said as I charged at her but was quickly eliminated.
?Yay!? Emily cheered as she jumped up and down the bed.
?Didn?t know she was good at this?? Nick muttered.
I was happy myself since this was the first time I saw Emily enjoying herself. She continued to laugh as she jumped down and repeatedly hit us again and again. We all laughed as we continued to hit each other with pillows.
~*~*~*~
It was somewhere in the middle of the night when I was gazing out in the window. Over the horizon, I could see a beam of light shine through and then disappear. Then it reappeared then it disappeared once more. I looked to my friends. They were asleep. All of them shared the bed but I volunteered not to join them this night. The lights were out as I sat next to the window. My friends and me were wearing pajamas that were in the closet. They were pretty comfortable since they were soft and loose.
I gazed outside at the dark navy blue sky, painted with stars that twinkled softly. There was no moon this night and the city only had a few lights on. I looked at the silent, peaceful sea. Somewhere in the horizon, lies Pallet town. I had the same desire to come back since I missed mom? She would be worrying where I was right now. Once I get to Pallet town, I?m going to meet her as soon as possible?then maybe I can introduce my friends. And I?m going to tell her what really happened to dad. I sighed as I tried to think of a way to bring dad back?but how? The three mysterious people loomed in my mind. If only I could force out an answer once more from all of them?I had a strong feeling that my next encounter with them would finally yield some answers.
?You thinking of something?? I heard a whisper next to me. I jumped forward, shocked then turned around as I tried to calm my heart, which was beating uncontrollably. Emily looked at me with her twinkling Silver eyes. They shined as the light passed through the room and then disappear.
?Emily, I thought you were sleeping?? I gasped. ?You scared me there??
?Sorry?? She apologized to me.
?Can?t sleep??
She shook her head. ?Sometimes when I think too much I can?t sleep,? She muttered as she played with her red hair.
?Me too?I was just thinking about home just now.? I said as I sat next to her, still gazing at the sea.
?Is your home on the other side?? She asked me as she tried to look at the window but trembled and just sat back down.
?Yeah,? I replied. ?Hey, you weren?t afraid when you?re having fun.? I told her when I remembered her fear of heights.
?I guess?? She then returned her interest of curling her hair with her finger.
?Well, why don?t you have fun always??
She nodded as she smiled at me. ?Maybe that?s why I?m scared most of the time??
I nodded back. ?So next time, you should always be positive and talk to people, okay??
?Okay, Gary.? She smiled at me.
A long pause followed. ?If we reach Pallet town, I can?t wait to introduce you guys to my mom?? I told her, breaking the silence. I didn?t notice that she was already asleep. She was sleeping on the floor soundly using her arm as a pillow.
I smiled. ?Good night,? I took my pillow and placed it under her head and used my sheets to cover her. She grabbed my hand as I placed the blanket over her.
?Daddy?? She whispered in her sleep. Then, she released my hand.
To be continued...
Cyan Goggles
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Cute!I gotta say,the pillow fight WAS funny!^^
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Another great chapter!
Pillow fights are always fun
Nice talk between Gary and Emily.
Very nice hotel there
Pillow fights are always fun
Nice talk between Gary and Emily.
Very nice hotel there
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Blah, I'm having writer's block at the moment... XP
Need to take my time...
Need to take my time...
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Oh well...I'll post this chapter!
?You?re going to challenge the gym leader here, huh?? Nick asked me as we returned to our room, full from our breakfast. Michelle and Emily were forced by Marina to follow her around. I have no clue where.
?Yep,? I nodded. ?But I don?t the know what kind of Pok?mon the leader uses here.? I muttered.
?Ask Marina or her parents. They might know.? Nick suggested as he sat down on the bed.
I thought for a while. ?Good idea!? I quickly dashed out of the room but then returned inside. ?Do you know where they are?? I asked while scratching my head.
Nick laughed. ?Knew you?d come back. I saw them at the breakfast hall a few minutes ago. They might be there.?
?Thanks!? I quickly dashed out along the corridor and into the elevator.
~*~*~*~
I burst in the breakfast hall in order to find Marina?s parents. Unfortunately, they weren?t there.
I sighed as I walked out of the building, the challenge still fresh in my mind. But then?I could just challenge the leader without knowing the specialty. My team can beat any type. I tried to encourage myself as I walked down the street.
?Maybe I should tell the guys that I?m going out on a challenge first,? I thought to myself as I looked down, my hands on my pockets. ?Nah, the challenge is going to be quick.?
I was so content with the challenge, I forgot all about the dangers that were loose and were after me.
~*~*~*~
I reached the gym in a few minutes after asking people around me where it was. The gym was in a peculiar location. It was in an isolated part of the island where no buildings stood?just pure wilderness.
I walked along the rocky path as I headed nearer and nearer the ocean. The gym stood in front of the ocean facing west. There was another building that looked as if it was part of the gym. The gym walls were colored white and it looked shabby. Dirt and footprints soiled the white walls and faded the paint. Cracks filled the walls as if the gym withstood a massive earthquake.
I was in front of the gym as I gazed at the dusty windows. I wasn?t sure if this really is the current gym. I grabbed the rusted handle and twisted it open. As I pushed the door, it emitted a creaking sound.
?Hello?? My voice echoed into the deep, dark corridors. I gulped as I walked in. Everyone?s been telling me that this was the gym but it looked deserted. I walked slowly down the dark, dusty corridor and shuddered as I felt cold air rush through me.
?Anybody here?? I called. No reply. I soon found myself in the middle of a dark room. The dusty windows filtered down light as dust floated around. I felt my nose itchy and then sneezed. I covered my nose and then heard a man somewhere?
?Help?me?? I heard a man moan.
?Whoa?? I muttered as I tried to follow the voice. ?Hello??
?Please?help?? I heard a groan of anguish outside the room.
?Where are you?? I yelled.
?Over?here?? Said the man. His voice was a bit loud as I stormed out of the room. His voice was raspy and hoarse.
I wandered around the dirty corridors listening for the man?s voice. I heard his voice once more not far away. I darted to my left and called out to the man once more. ?Where are you??
A groan replaced his voice. This time, I heard it from behind me. I turned around and found a door, which was half open. The room inside doesn?t seem to have windows since it was dark inside.
I pushed the door open and groped for the switch. There was no switch to the light.
?Are you here, mister?? I asked out in the dark.
?Yes?? Came a reply. I followed the sound, wandering through the darkness.
?Are you hurt?? I asked in the darkness. I plunged my hands to where I was thinking he was. I immediately felt clothes. ?Come on,? I coughed. It was dusty inside the room. I pulled him and he seems to be either stuck or heavy.
I felt him push himself a bit and soon, I was helping him walk out of the room. As I laid him against the wall of the bright room, I noticed that he looked like a scientist. He was a healthy middle-aged man and had scruffy white hair with thick-framed glasses. His smooth face was lined with dry blood. His lab coat had specks of blood and his shirt inside was torn. His pants were dusty and he was gasping for air.
?Thank you?? He gasped. ?I was trapped there two days ago.?
?Why were you trapped?? I asked him noticing his bloody feet.
?I?m sorry but I cannot tell?? He muttered as he wiped his glasses. ?Please help me out of this place,?
?Wait, who are you? Where?s the gym leader??
?Why, I?m the gym leader!? He exclaimed. ?Now help me get out of this place,?
I helped him walk along the corridor and soon, we were out of the gym.
?Ah, fresh air,? He muttered as he sniffed the ocean air.
?Mister?uh?? I began.
?Foster. And just call me Foster without the ?mister? part.? He wheezed.
?Why were you trapped in there??
?I tell you, kid. I can?t tell everything!? He argued. ?Besides, I need medical attention,?
?Hold on, I?ll call for help then.?
?No, no! Bring me with you, kid. I need to get to the city as soon as possible.?
I nodded as I helped him walk again. Before, when I came from the city and to the gym, it just took me about a few minutes. But now, it took me a lot minutes as we walked through the rugged road. When we reached the city, my friends were already out on the streets. Nick, Michelle, Marina and Emily quickly rushed towards me.
?Gary!? Michelle yelled as they all ran up to me. I was still supporting the man.
?Whoa, who?s the guy?? Nick muttered when he noticed that I was helping a stranger walk.
?He?s the gym leader and I found him?kinda?? I groaned since I was having a hard time supporting the man. He quite heavy and I?m only an eleven year old kid.
?The gym leader? What happened to him?? Marina asked.
?Come on kid, to the hospital or something?? Foster muttered as he nudged my side.
?Wait, already! My friends are talking to me, can?t you see??
?I don?t care. Haven?t drank or ate you know.?
I then noticed that Emily was tugging my sleeve. I looked at her and smiled. ?Just wait for a while, Emily.? I said to her kindly.
?Wait a sec?? Foster muttered. He looked as if he was in a state of shock.
?What now?? I asked him. ?I?m going to the hospital already.?
?No, not that. Your name is Gary, am I correct? And her name is Emily?? I could feel the horror burst in his eyes.
?Foster??
?Never mind, I?ll explain everything when we reach the hospital,? He said all of the sudden in a serious tone.
~*~*~*~
Foster told us to wait for him when we reached the hospital. So, here we are now, sitting on the hospital bench while doing nothing except watch people pass by. We were in the main lobby of the hospital. I stared at the white ceiling and counted as many dots there were in there.
Marina left a few minutes ago to talk to her parents about the current situation. Nick, Michelle and Emily on the other hand, stayed with me.
We?ve waited ever since it was noon. Now, it was starting to get dark outside.
?What does that guy want, anyway?? Nick muttered when my count reached to seven hundred.
?I dunno?he said that I should stay and all. When he heard my name, he started to freak out all of the sudden.? I shrugged as I continued to count the dots on the ceiling.
?I?m hungry?? Michelle muttered. ?We haven?t ate anything since morning. And where is she all this time?? She demanded.
Nick shrugged. ?I was thinking a bit?about her?you know??
?Shut up, Nick?? Michelle replied angrily. ?You know she?s always talking about you way back in Celadon??
I smiled as the two began another verbal war. Michelle seems to be jealous of Nick?I guess? On the other hand, Emily yawned and then rubbed her eyes.
?Sleepy?? I asked turning my attention to her.
She shook her head. ?Just bored,? She replied shyly as she stretched her arms.
Michelle was next to me as she began to become violent.
?Michelle, why don?t you behave?? Nick pleaded.
She tried to fight back but then paused and just folded her arms. She glanced at me guiltily and just looked down. I was wondering what was wrong with her back then?
~*~*~*~
When night came, the hospital was still busy. Nurses, doctors, and patients passed us by as eight o?clock drew near. By this time, Nick was still awake, Michelle was half asleep, and Emily was looking at the ceiling with me, trying to find out what was amusing with counting dots in the ceiling. By then, Marina returned with a smile.
?What took you so long?? Michelle muttered at her even though she was half asleep.
?Sorry guys, I tried to find my parents. And when I found them, they wanted me to baby-sit my brother.? She replied as she sat down next to Nick. ?So how?s mister Foster??
?Dunno,? Nick shrugged. ?We haven?t heard anything from him yet.?
Just then, the hospital doors were open and Foster came out with a wheel chair. He had a stern look in his face. His hair was now properly combed as he was assisted with one of the nurses. The nurse pushed him in front of us. Our attention turned to him.
?Well that?s that?? He muttered. ?Sorry to keep you kids waiting but I had to have an x-ray and some other things??
?Why did you want us to stay in the first place?? Nick demanded.
?Oh, can?t you give me time?? He muttered as he sent away the nurse. ?Now?? He began as he scratched his head. ?To begin with, my father created a man made Pok?mon. This Pok?mon was the strongest of all.?
?No way! You mean your father is Blaine?? Marina suddenly exclaimed as she leapt out of her seat.
Foster looked surprised. ?Well?technically.? He muttered and then continued on with his story. ?Now, as you see, my father was able to harness the power of this monstrosity even though it risked his life. His arm was injected with the genes of this Pok?mon, thus, he is able to locate it,?
I nodded as I listened intently.
?But then, after a few years of handling this Pok?mon, he released it. Soon, he died, taking away the secrets of locating this beast.? He took a deep breath afterwards.
?So what does this have to do with us staying?? I asked him persistently. I was leaning forward in order to listen to him since his voice became silent as he went on.
?The problem is?two days ago?a man?a weird looking man went inside my laboratory and demanded me the location of my father?s creation. He was the strangest looking man I?ve ever laid my eyes on. He had emerald green hair and ruby red eyes.? He shuddered as he paused.
I looked over at Nick and he had a grave expression. This man that Foster described?could he be Reiji?
?Foster, is the man?s name?Reiji?? I asked him with my voice lowered.
Foster?s expression changed from terror to shock. ?How did you know??
?Never mind about that?keep going with the story.? Nick interrupted me from talking.
?Very well. So this man demanded me the location of father?s creation but I had no knowledge of its whereabouts. But then, this other person came in. I swear, the moment he came in, my whole room just went cold!?
Pryce immediately entered my mind. He?s going after Mewtwo this time and I?m sure of it!
?Then, this wisp of air came from out of nowhere and attacked me. I just fainted. When I regained consciousness, I was bleeding and I?m hurt. But those two were still in my lab. I overheard them talking about you kids?that?s when I knew that you kids are in trouble.?
?But why??
?They?re plotting to kill you all with Mewtwo. They?re not stopping and they will continue to find it!?
To be continued
Chapter 55: Bitter struggle
?You?re going to challenge the gym leader here, huh?? Nick asked me as we returned to our room, full from our breakfast. Michelle and Emily were forced by Marina to follow her around. I have no clue where.
?Yep,? I nodded. ?But I don?t the know what kind of Pok?mon the leader uses here.? I muttered.
?Ask Marina or her parents. They might know.? Nick suggested as he sat down on the bed.
I thought for a while. ?Good idea!? I quickly dashed out of the room but then returned inside. ?Do you know where they are?? I asked while scratching my head.
Nick laughed. ?Knew you?d come back. I saw them at the breakfast hall a few minutes ago. They might be there.?
?Thanks!? I quickly dashed out along the corridor and into the elevator.
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I burst in the breakfast hall in order to find Marina?s parents. Unfortunately, they weren?t there.
I sighed as I walked out of the building, the challenge still fresh in my mind. But then?I could just challenge the leader without knowing the specialty. My team can beat any type. I tried to encourage myself as I walked down the street.
?Maybe I should tell the guys that I?m going out on a challenge first,? I thought to myself as I looked down, my hands on my pockets. ?Nah, the challenge is going to be quick.?
I was so content with the challenge, I forgot all about the dangers that were loose and were after me.
~*~*~*~
I reached the gym in a few minutes after asking people around me where it was. The gym was in a peculiar location. It was in an isolated part of the island where no buildings stood?just pure wilderness.
I walked along the rocky path as I headed nearer and nearer the ocean. The gym stood in front of the ocean facing west. There was another building that looked as if it was part of the gym. The gym walls were colored white and it looked shabby. Dirt and footprints soiled the white walls and faded the paint. Cracks filled the walls as if the gym withstood a massive earthquake.
I was in front of the gym as I gazed at the dusty windows. I wasn?t sure if this really is the current gym. I grabbed the rusted handle and twisted it open. As I pushed the door, it emitted a creaking sound.
?Hello?? My voice echoed into the deep, dark corridors. I gulped as I walked in. Everyone?s been telling me that this was the gym but it looked deserted. I walked slowly down the dark, dusty corridor and shuddered as I felt cold air rush through me.
?Anybody here?? I called. No reply. I soon found myself in the middle of a dark room. The dusty windows filtered down light as dust floated around. I felt my nose itchy and then sneezed. I covered my nose and then heard a man somewhere?
?Help?me?? I heard a man moan.
?Whoa?? I muttered as I tried to follow the voice. ?Hello??
?Please?help?? I heard a groan of anguish outside the room.
?Where are you?? I yelled.
?Over?here?? Said the man. His voice was a bit loud as I stormed out of the room. His voice was raspy and hoarse.
I wandered around the dirty corridors listening for the man?s voice. I heard his voice once more not far away. I darted to my left and called out to the man once more. ?Where are you??
A groan replaced his voice. This time, I heard it from behind me. I turned around and found a door, which was half open. The room inside doesn?t seem to have windows since it was dark inside.
I pushed the door open and groped for the switch. There was no switch to the light.
?Are you here, mister?? I asked out in the dark.
?Yes?? Came a reply. I followed the sound, wandering through the darkness.
?Are you hurt?? I asked in the darkness. I plunged my hands to where I was thinking he was. I immediately felt clothes. ?Come on,? I coughed. It was dusty inside the room. I pulled him and he seems to be either stuck or heavy.
I felt him push himself a bit and soon, I was helping him walk out of the room. As I laid him against the wall of the bright room, I noticed that he looked like a scientist. He was a healthy middle-aged man and had scruffy white hair with thick-framed glasses. His smooth face was lined with dry blood. His lab coat had specks of blood and his shirt inside was torn. His pants were dusty and he was gasping for air.
?Thank you?? He gasped. ?I was trapped there two days ago.?
?Why were you trapped?? I asked him noticing his bloody feet.
?I?m sorry but I cannot tell?? He muttered as he wiped his glasses. ?Please help me out of this place,?
?Wait, who are you? Where?s the gym leader??
?Why, I?m the gym leader!? He exclaimed. ?Now help me get out of this place,?
I helped him walk along the corridor and soon, we were out of the gym.
?Ah, fresh air,? He muttered as he sniffed the ocean air.
?Mister?uh?? I began.
?Foster. And just call me Foster without the ?mister? part.? He wheezed.
?Why were you trapped in there??
?I tell you, kid. I can?t tell everything!? He argued. ?Besides, I need medical attention,?
?Hold on, I?ll call for help then.?
?No, no! Bring me with you, kid. I need to get to the city as soon as possible.?
I nodded as I helped him walk again. Before, when I came from the city and to the gym, it just took me about a few minutes. But now, it took me a lot minutes as we walked through the rugged road. When we reached the city, my friends were already out on the streets. Nick, Michelle, Marina and Emily quickly rushed towards me.
?Gary!? Michelle yelled as they all ran up to me. I was still supporting the man.
?Whoa, who?s the guy?? Nick muttered when he noticed that I was helping a stranger walk.
?He?s the gym leader and I found him?kinda?? I groaned since I was having a hard time supporting the man. He quite heavy and I?m only an eleven year old kid.
?The gym leader? What happened to him?? Marina asked.
?Come on kid, to the hospital or something?? Foster muttered as he nudged my side.
?Wait, already! My friends are talking to me, can?t you see??
?I don?t care. Haven?t drank or ate you know.?
I then noticed that Emily was tugging my sleeve. I looked at her and smiled. ?Just wait for a while, Emily.? I said to her kindly.
?Wait a sec?? Foster muttered. He looked as if he was in a state of shock.
?What now?? I asked him. ?I?m going to the hospital already.?
?No, not that. Your name is Gary, am I correct? And her name is Emily?? I could feel the horror burst in his eyes.
?Foster??
?Never mind, I?ll explain everything when we reach the hospital,? He said all of the sudden in a serious tone.
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Foster told us to wait for him when we reached the hospital. So, here we are now, sitting on the hospital bench while doing nothing except watch people pass by. We were in the main lobby of the hospital. I stared at the white ceiling and counted as many dots there were in there.
Marina left a few minutes ago to talk to her parents about the current situation. Nick, Michelle and Emily on the other hand, stayed with me.
We?ve waited ever since it was noon. Now, it was starting to get dark outside.
?What does that guy want, anyway?? Nick muttered when my count reached to seven hundred.
?I dunno?he said that I should stay and all. When he heard my name, he started to freak out all of the sudden.? I shrugged as I continued to count the dots on the ceiling.
?I?m hungry?? Michelle muttered. ?We haven?t ate anything since morning. And where is she all this time?? She demanded.
Nick shrugged. ?I was thinking a bit?about her?you know??
?Shut up, Nick?? Michelle replied angrily. ?You know she?s always talking about you way back in Celadon??
I smiled as the two began another verbal war. Michelle seems to be jealous of Nick?I guess? On the other hand, Emily yawned and then rubbed her eyes.
?Sleepy?? I asked turning my attention to her.
She shook her head. ?Just bored,? She replied shyly as she stretched her arms.
Michelle was next to me as she began to become violent.
?Michelle, why don?t you behave?? Nick pleaded.
She tried to fight back but then paused and just folded her arms. She glanced at me guiltily and just looked down. I was wondering what was wrong with her back then?
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When night came, the hospital was still busy. Nurses, doctors, and patients passed us by as eight o?clock drew near. By this time, Nick was still awake, Michelle was half asleep, and Emily was looking at the ceiling with me, trying to find out what was amusing with counting dots in the ceiling. By then, Marina returned with a smile.
?What took you so long?? Michelle muttered at her even though she was half asleep.
?Sorry guys, I tried to find my parents. And when I found them, they wanted me to baby-sit my brother.? She replied as she sat down next to Nick. ?So how?s mister Foster??
?Dunno,? Nick shrugged. ?We haven?t heard anything from him yet.?
Just then, the hospital doors were open and Foster came out with a wheel chair. He had a stern look in his face. His hair was now properly combed as he was assisted with one of the nurses. The nurse pushed him in front of us. Our attention turned to him.
?Well that?s that?? He muttered. ?Sorry to keep you kids waiting but I had to have an x-ray and some other things??
?Why did you want us to stay in the first place?? Nick demanded.
?Oh, can?t you give me time?? He muttered as he sent away the nurse. ?Now?? He began as he scratched his head. ?To begin with, my father created a man made Pok?mon. This Pok?mon was the strongest of all.?
?No way! You mean your father is Blaine?? Marina suddenly exclaimed as she leapt out of her seat.
Foster looked surprised. ?Well?technically.? He muttered and then continued on with his story. ?Now, as you see, my father was able to harness the power of this monstrosity even though it risked his life. His arm was injected with the genes of this Pok?mon, thus, he is able to locate it,?
I nodded as I listened intently.
?But then, after a few years of handling this Pok?mon, he released it. Soon, he died, taking away the secrets of locating this beast.? He took a deep breath afterwards.
?So what does this have to do with us staying?? I asked him persistently. I was leaning forward in order to listen to him since his voice became silent as he went on.
?The problem is?two days ago?a man?a weird looking man went inside my laboratory and demanded me the location of my father?s creation. He was the strangest looking man I?ve ever laid my eyes on. He had emerald green hair and ruby red eyes.? He shuddered as he paused.
I looked over at Nick and he had a grave expression. This man that Foster described?could he be Reiji?
?Foster, is the man?s name?Reiji?? I asked him with my voice lowered.
Foster?s expression changed from terror to shock. ?How did you know??
?Never mind about that?keep going with the story.? Nick interrupted me from talking.
?Very well. So this man demanded me the location of father?s creation but I had no knowledge of its whereabouts. But then, this other person came in. I swear, the moment he came in, my whole room just went cold!?
Pryce immediately entered my mind. He?s going after Mewtwo this time and I?m sure of it!
?Then, this wisp of air came from out of nowhere and attacked me. I just fainted. When I regained consciousness, I was bleeding and I?m hurt. But those two were still in my lab. I overheard them talking about you kids?that?s when I knew that you kids are in trouble.?
?But why??
?They?re plotting to kill you all with Mewtwo. They?re not stopping and they will continue to find it!?
To be continued
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