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Chapter 38: Brother and Sister​

The next day, Erika led me to her gym. The environment of her gym gave out her expertise?it was full of plants. Now I know her weakness. I could easily defeat her with Sage or Blaze.

As we entered the battlefield, I studied it. It was a straw mat above a platform. Nothing special. The huge glass windows from above were the only light that filled the battlefield.

?Welcome, Gary. I have been looking forward for this chance. To test your skill that is rumored through Kanto.? Erika said as she took her position. She bowed in front of me. I looked at the sidelines to see Emily looking up at us. She was waiting for the battle to begin.

?Are you ready?? Erika said.

I nodded as I readied my Pok?ball.

?This battle consists of three Pok?mon. Choose wisely.? She said. ?Now, brace yourself!? She threw her Pok?ball at once. Out came to what seems to be a ball of vines.

?Tangela.? I muttered. ?Okay, Sage!?

I summoned my Pidgeot. I need to think for a while which one to send out once Sage faints.

?Wise choice.? Erika laughed. ?Wise choice indeed. Tangela, vine whip.?

A purple vine shot out from the Tangela. Blaze barely missed the vine but was grabbed on one foot.

?Sage, wing attack!? I yelled.

?Tsk. Unwise plan?? Erika muttered softly as her Tangela dodged the wing attack. ?Slam it down, Tangela!?

Her Tangela quickly stopped Sage from flying and then slammed him into the ground.

?Leech seed,? She said.

Tangela sent out seeds that landed on Sage?s body and grew vines quickly. The vines started to constrict around Sage.

?Fly!? I commanded. Sage tried to spread its wings but the leech seeds were keeping him from flying.

?It?s no use. Tangela, wrap!? Erika commanded. Immediately, her Tangela sent out more vines that constricted Sage again.

?Sage, peck the vines!? Sage obeyed immediately and started to tear the vines that wrapped around him.

?Is that all what you have? Tangela, stun spore!? A brown dust cloud came from Tangela. The cloud traveled slowly towards Sage and paralyzed it.

?Sage, keep ripping off those vines!? It was no use. Sage was already paralyzed since he didn?t move further.

?Finish it off with vine whip, Tangela!? Tangela sent out its final vines to finish off Sage.

Sage fainted immediately. This is bad?I needed to make a comeback immediately. Erika is much stronger than I thought. I returned Sage then pondered on my next Pok?mon. It would be too early if I send out Blaze now. My Scyther is at a low level and Doga and Gabby have a weakness to water. That only means one thing: ?Abby!? I said as I threw her Pok?ball.

?Ah, I see?this is your strongest Pok?mon in your team, am I correct?? Erika asked.

I nodded. ?How did you know??

Erika laughed. ?Well, I have heard a lot about an amazing Abra that you have. Now that you send out you Kadabra, it is obvious that you have evolved it.?

I gritted my teeth. This could mean that she knows my strategies already.

?Okay, Abby, start out with a psybeam!? I yelled. Abby immediately sent out a multi-colored beam that hit Tangela. It flew back a few feet away and landed on one of its vines to gain support.

?Ah, it?s true. Quite remarkable Kadabra.? Erika said. ?Tangela, vine whip!?

Tangela sent out a vine whip that wrapped around Abby?s hand.

?I?m not falling for that again! Abby, use another psybeam!? I yelled.

?Arrogance?? Erika muttered then smiled.

The psybeam connected and sent Tangela flying. However, the vine that wrapped around Abby?s arm stayed. With a blink of an eye, Abby flew off with Tangela.

?Tangela, slam!?

?Oh no you?re not!? I yelled. ?Abby, use psychic on the wall!? I yelled.

Abby obeyed almost immediately and launched a psychic attack towards the wall. She recoiled at once and reversed the slam on Tangela.

?No!? Erika yelled as her Tangela fainted.

I sighed with relief.

?Quick thinking and the ability of the Pok?mon to sense its trainer?s feelings?quite remarkable indeed?? Erika sighed as she returned her Pok?mon. ?Belossom!?

She summoned out a small Pok?mon with two flowers on its head and leaves for skirts.

I smirked. ?Okay, this should be easy. Abby, use psybeam!?

?Never underestimate!? Erika yelled. Her Belossom quickly dodged the psybeam without ease. ?Sunny day!?

From above, the sun shined. It was really bright. I needed to cover my eyes since it was so bright.

?Abby!? I yelled. ?Psychic!?

I squinted as I tried to see Abby. She executed a psychic attack almost perfectly and hit Belossom.

?Solarbeam!? Erika yelled.

As I squinted, I never would have imagined a huge beam of light come from Belossom. Abby was hit but recovered quickly.

?What was that?? I yelled.

?If you could have paid more attention to strategy rather than reckless battling, you should have defeated me a bit earlier.? Erika said calmly.

My mind raced for an attack. There might be some way?I staggered about trying to shield my eyes but then, my Pok?dex fell.

?Huh? What?s this?? I asked. I looked at the screen. In there, Abby?s attacks were displayed. I never noticed one attack before?fire punch. ?Okay then, Abby, fire punch!?

My eyes were finally adapted to the bright surroundings. As I squinted at Abby, I saw her charge up a punch then threw it quickly towards Belossom. It was a critical hit! Thanks to the sunny day, fire punch gained a power boost.

?Clever,? Erika said coolly. ?Belossom, one more sunny day!? She yelled.

?Abby, teleport!? Abby teleported right before the beam hit her. Then, she reappeared from behind Belossom.

?Fire punch!? Abby launched another powerful fire punch. This time, Belossom fainted. ?Yeah!?

Erika returned her Belossom without saying a word. Almost immediately, it wasn?t so bright anymore.

?Go, my Vileplume!?

I returned Abby. ?You?ve had enough.? I said. ?Go, Blaze!?

Erika didn?t seem to look stunned. ?Ah, so you do have a Charizard like your father,? She said. ?However, your skill does not match his. Vileplume, petal dance!?

Vileplume leapt up as leaves floated from all around. With that, it charged at Blaze.

?Blaze, fly up!? I yelled. Blaze obeyed my command as it flew up.

?Fire a solar beam!? Erika commanded.

I waited for a huge beam to come out, but instead, Vileplume started to charge.

?Oh yeah, not much sunlight!? I muttered. ?Blaze, attack!?

As Blaze flew downwards, I didn?t realize that Vileplume already fired the solar beam.

?Blaze, watch out!? Blaze dodged part of it but the rest hit its right wing. Blaze crashed down to the floor with a loud thud. ?Blaze!?

Blaze stood up; he was still fine. However, his wing seems to be bleeding.

?That marks a disadvantage,? She said. ?Since you won?t be able to fly, there will be no escaping! Vileplume, petal dance!?

?Blaze flamethrower!? I yelled.

There were hundreds of leaves that circled Vileplume. Blaze?s flamethrower didn?t seem to phase it since it only burned a few leaves. Vileplume continued to charge at Blaze. Blaze received direct impact from the attack; however, he simply shook off the attack.

?Good, now use flamethrower!? Blaze fired another stream of fire, this time, the attack connected.

?Enough! That is enough!? Erika said as she returned her Vileplume even though it hasn?t fainted yet.

?Aren?t we going to continue?? I asked her.

She laughed. ?Ah, youth. You really do always want a challenge. However, you have already won the right to own this badge.? She said as she placed a Rainbow Badge in my hand, and then closed it. ?Please treasure it.?

~*~*~*~

Nick, Emily, Marina and Michelle waited outside for me. As soon as I arrived outside, they seem to be silent. Erika was with me.

?What?s wrong here?? I asked.

?Um?I?I decided to stay here in Celadon to train up a bit.? Michelle said dryly.

?You wouldn?t have?? I heard Nick mutter.

?I?m staying here, too.? Marina said.

?Ah, you, too?? Erika exclaimed. ?Well, I am honored to teach the champion!?

Marina blushed a bit, feeling flattered.

I didn?t say a word. What is their decision, I wanted to respect.

?I guess we have to leave now?? Nick said as he stamped his foot on the ground.

?I see?it is painful to leave some close to you behind.? Erika said. ?But, you must also not interfere with one?s decision.?

Nick simply nodded.

?So, this is good bye for the while,? Michelle said.

Nick nodded again.

?Nick?I?ll miss you?? Michelle said as she threw her arms around her brother. I could see tears coming down her eyes and down her cheeks.

?Me, too?? Nick said.

Michelle then released him.

?Bye, Gary, Emily?? She said to me. ?I?m really sorry if I was a pain??

?No, it?s okay!? I said as I smiled.

I noticed that Nick already turned to Marina.

?Bye?? Nick said softly.

?We?ll see each other again?I?m sure!? Marina replied.

They both stared at each other for a while. Then, Nick moved forward and quickly kissed Marina on her cheek. Marina?s face flushed red. I looked at them then to Michelle, then to Nick and Marina again, then to Michelle again. Michelle?s reaction was indescribable.

To be continued...
 
Great chapter! Gary sure had fun battling Erika. Even she knew when to give up.
Its sad to see Michelle and Marina stay behind.
Nick's gonna miss her. Hehe. He kissed her :)
Michelle was surprised!
Can't wait to read more.
 
Realy good Chapter! Nice battle! Too bad about Michelle and Marina though... Hope they wont be gone for too long ;)
 
Chapter 39: Serene Guardian​

As we left Celadon, Nick was quite silent. I asked him why didn?t he just stayed with Michelle but he said that he wants to travel. Emily was still silent despite the fact that Marina wasn?t here anymore. The usual drawling voice that followed us from behind or encouraged us to keep walking was now gone. To be short, we were quite silent.

We were moving west of Celadon City. I noticed that we were nearing the sea once more, but a building stopped us on our tracks.

?Cycling Road.? The sign read. It was painted on paper and nailed to the wooden sign. The paper looked quite faded and a bit torn on the edges.

?What?s that supposed to mean?? Nick muttered.

?I?ve heard of this,? I said to Nick. ?We need bikes here.?

?Bikes? But I don?t think we have any. Do we?? He asked.

I peered inside the building. A few trainers were inside and were talking loudly.

?Let?s go inside,? I told them.

We opened the doors. The sound grew louder as we went inside. Trainers were yelling and shaking their fists in the air. All of them had bicycles.

?What do you mean we can?t pass?? Yelled one trainer.

?We want to go to Fuchsia now!? Said one more.

?I?m sorry but the path is closed for maintenance.? Said a man in a blue uniform.

?What?s wrong with the road?? Asked a trainer clutching his bicycle.

?I?m telling you, we are having a small problem!? Said the man, a bit frustrated. ?Now, if you all don?t leave, I might be calling in the cops.?

Sighs and groans filled the air. Everyone was talking about taking the long path from Vermillion to Fuchsia and how frustratingly long it is.

?Well, guess like we?re taking the long way, too.? Nick muttered.

?Wait, we can fly there!? I told him.

?What did you just say??

?Fly! You know, fly with our Pok?mon!? I exclaimed.

?Hmm?I?m not sure?I don?t think I have any flying Pok?mon with me.?

?You can borrow Sage. I can fly on Blaze with Emily.? I said handing him Sage?s Pok?ball.

?I don?t know?well okay. I?ll give it a try.?

~*~*~*~

I summoned out Blaze and Nick sent out Sage. We both told them that we needed to fly up above the building and follow the path.

As Nick climbed on Sage?s back, I climbed on Blaze. I helped Emily out as she clutched my shirt.

?What?s wrong?? I told her. I could see the fear that?s in her eyes.

?I?m?I?m afraid of heights.? She stammered.

?Oh, well, we?ll fly low then!? I reassured her.

She nodded but she was still scared.

?Ready, Nick?? I asked him.

He nodded as he clutched Sage?s feathers. ?Okay, fly!? We both yelled.

Blaze and Sage soared up high. The feeling of the wind running through my hair was just amazing. I looked down and saw the building as a small blue square. I looked back at Emily and she was holding my shirt tight with her eyes closed.

?Nick, having fun?? I called.

?This is cool!? He yelled over to me as he soared from side to side.

?Maybe we can find the problem from up here!? I told Nick.

I could see him nod. ?Yeah and maybe we can help!?

?That?s a good idea!?

?Well then, let?s go higher a bit!?

I nodded.

?Emily,? I said. She looked up at me. I could see the sheer terror in her eyes. ?We?re going up a bit so hang on tight, okay?? I said. She nodded weakly then closed her eyes again.

Sage and Blaze flew up higher this time. I could see the ocean from up here. The sun?s rays reflected on in waves that sparkled in the noon. I looked below to see a path in the ocean.

?This must be cycling road,? I thought to myself. ?Now, let?s see what?s the problem.?

My eyes scanned the whole area trying to find the cause of the problem. Then, I saw a figure walking down the road.

I caught Nick?s attention and motioned him to go down. He nodded and Blaze and Sage landed in a few seconds. I returned both of my Pok?mon and pointed out the figure that was walking all alone the path.

?Who?s that?? Nick asked as the figure continued to walk whistling a cheerful tone.

?Dunno, let?s just follow him.? I said.

Emily was still quite shaken since she trembled as she walked. We were getting closer to the figure. I could see a shape now?a cloak and blue hair. The matted hair drifted as the sea breeze blew. The figure walked quite slowly.

I motioned my friends to walk closely. As we did, I realized who it was.

?Hey!? I yelled.

?What the?? Makoto yelled as he jumped up into a fighting position at us. ?Whoa, it?s just you. How did you get pass that guard??

?What are you doing here?? I asked.

?Well, you got to answer my question first?hey lookie! You even have friends with you!? Makoto exclaimed when he noticed Nick and Emily.

?Name?s Makoto! You guys might be?? His voice trailed off and waited for an introduction.

No one responded.

?Uh, okay?looks like you guys don?t want to talk for a while,? He muttered with a smile.

?What are you doing here anyway? The guard said that there was some problem so we flew over here.? I said.

?Gary, do you know this freak?? Nick whispered.

?Freak?!? Makoto exclaimed. ?I?m no freak! If you want a freak, then you better go off to the circus. There?s tons of freaks there but I?m no freak!? Makoto continued to rabble about freaks. He was completely random and doesn?t seem to take my question seriously.

As I opened my mouth to repeat my question, he immediately stopped his freak discussion.

?So, you want to know why I?m here and that guard over there doesn?t want people to go here?? He asked.

I nodded.

?Well, when I was passing through the gate over there, I heard from the guard in his radio that wild dark Pok?mon are attacking in this area. So I wanted to go here but the guard just pushed me back. Could?ve showed him something but I don?t want to hurt anyone yet. So I jumped the building and went here without anyone noticing me.?

?Jumped?? Nick repeated.

?Jump, you know?a leap, hop??

?No, I mean?what the heck do you mean by ?jumped the building???

?Jump the building. Don?t you get it kid??

?You mean you jumped that whole building without any help??

Makoto nodded with a smirk. ?What else could I do??

~*~*~*~

?So far, no wild dark Pok?mon,? Makoto muttered as we all continued down.

After I introduced my friends, I told them that I met Makoto before and saved me once from a group of wild psychic Pok?mon. I asked Makoto where Sakaki was but he just shook his head and said that she?s doing something else.

?Hey Gary, have you heard what happened in Kanto fifteen years ago?? Makoto asked.

?Sorry, but no.? I replied.

?Weirdest thing, kid. Pok?mon just started to attack people. And when I say Pok?mon, I mean swarms of them. Huge swarms!? I was thinking that he was over exaggerating but I wasn?t quite sure because the tone of his voice was serious.

?So what?s your point?? I asked him.

?Well, it all stopped about eleven years ago. But the weirdest thing is that they?re all coming back now. Swarms of Pok?mon began to attack people again. Just like fifteen years ago?? His voice trailed off as we heard sounds.

?What was that?? Nick said as he backed away from a nearby bush.

?If I?m not mistaken it?s?? As Makoto began his sentence, a Houndour came out. ?Yep, it?s the swarms alright.?

The Houndour leered at us then howled. Its howl pierced the air like knife through bread. I covered my ears since the howl was so terrifying, I could see Emily shudder from behind me.

?Uh-oh. Pack call!? Makoto said. ?Stay back!?

Before we all moved, more Houndours came out.

?Never mind,? Makoto said. ?Ready your Pok?balls, people.?

The Houndours growled at us. They all leered as they formed a circle around us and surveyed us.

?I hate psychic Pok?mon but these things will be cheap.? Makoto smirked then took out an Ultra Ball. He threw it and out came a tall Pok?mon with boxing gloves for its hands. ?See that dark Pok?mon hate fighting types,? He continued. ?And I like fighting types.?

I took out a Pok?ball containing Doga. Nick took out his and so did Emily.

?Just wait for them to attack and then we?ll?crap!? Makoto said as he dodged a lunging Houndour. ?Eugene, mach punch!?

His Pok?mon lunged forward then punched the Houndour swiftly and knocked it back with the whole pack.

?Doga, come out and use rock throw!? I yelled. I released Doga and the moment it came out, it landed its huge body on all Houndours.

?Leaf, hold them all with your vine whip!? Nick said as he commanded his Venusaur. Leaf took the Houndours with its vines then threw them back.

?Twister!? Emily said. Her Dragonair obeyed quickly. It sent out a twister that carried off a lot of Houndours to the other side.

?There?s more of ?em!? Makoto shouted.

I looked around but saw nothing but shadows. Shadows? I looked above and saw swarms of black birds cawing and crying.

?Murkrows!? Makoto shouted. He returned his Pok?mon immediately and took out another Ultra Ball. ?Fenrir, ice beam!? Makoto sent out another Pok?mon, this time, a blue one with scales and a long snout. I realized at once that it was a Kingdra. It fired a blue icy beam towards the Murkrows. Attack was successful for it managed to clear the sky a bit.

?Yomi, you use your ice beam, too!? Emily said. Yomi fired another blue beam that wiped out the whole Murkrow army.

?Was that it?? I asked.

Makoto paused for a while. ?Yep, not a whole lot today.? He said as he returned his Kingdra. He then continued to walk downhill. ?If I were you guys, I would just get out of cycling road now. I don?t want to sleep here anytime in the dark.?

I noticed that the sky was already orange from the setting sun.

?Hey Makoto!?

?Yep??

?Where are you going?? I asked.

?Well, I?m going out of this place. I don?t want to get attacked in the night.?

To be continued
 
Lots of Dark pokemon attacking! Makoto can jump realy high (lol) Good chapter!
 
Another great chapter! High jumping dude Oo
Lots of Dark Pokemon! Flying is sure useful. All those other trainers have to go around :laugh:
 
bada bop ba baaaa I'm lovn' it!XD Traselation I love it dude.I spent ,like, all day reading to whole.There arn't many fanfic, or stories for that matter, that catch my attation and holds it.Keep up the good work.
 
Ah, thanks! ^_^
I'm happy that someone else read it... ^_^

Chapter 40: Treasured Memories​

We managed to avoid the guard on the southern gate of Cycling Road. Nick, Emily and me decided to just follow Makoto. Actually, it was me who wants to follow Makoto. Nick and Emily would have just went away but they seem to need someone to follow, too.

We were just walking a few minutes away from Cycling Road when Makoto stopped.

?Looks like we?re camping here,? He muttered.

Nick prepared the fire as I sat down on the grass.

?So you kids heading out to Fuchsia, right?? Makoto asked intently.

I nodded. I explained to him that Nick and I want a battle to earn a badge. Then I showed him all of the badges I earned.

Makoto laughed. ?Heh, you?re just like your daddy. Last time I saw you, you were cringing in fear and?ah whoops?never should have mentioned that?? He lowered his voice. He knew I was going to ask for my father.

?What can you tell me about my dad?? I asked him immediately.

?Well?look Gary, I?m really tired and I need sleep so?? He paused when he noticed that I was staring him intently. ?Good night!?

?Hey, aren?t you going to eat?? Nick asked Makoto.

?Nah, kid. I don?t like to eat when I?m going to sleep.? He was lying down on the soft grass.

~*~*~*~

I woke up in the middle of the night. Everything was dark except for the smoldering embers of Nick?s fire. I looked around. Everyone is asleep. This is my chance to look into Makoto?s memory. Toshin told me that when a person is subconscious, I could see a memory that they treasure, fear or something that?s been in their minds for a long time if I could concentrate. The visions from before must have been from all of my friends around me.

I walked slowly near Makoto. He was breathing quietly. I stretched out my hand and closed my eyes. What if the memory isn?t there? What if I found another memory? What if it wasn?t what I was looking for? Questions popped into my mind as I concentrated.



?Ack!?

A loud crash was heard. Makoto landed on the ground face first.

?Hate it when I do that?? He muttered as he dusted his cloak. He looked up and saw a purple vortex swirling just above him. He muttered words and mysteriously, the vortex faded away slowly.

?Now where am I?? He said as he looked around. He was in a familiar place?the plains. Beyond the horizon, a sea of trees covered the hill from there on. It must be a forest.

?Kanto, near Viridian city,? He said as he studied the area. The grass swayed as the wind blew. ?Nice place?? He then began to walk south.

There were a few trees towards the city. Makoto?s eyes shifted from side to side as he examined the area. The plains have disappeared and a road led him nearer and nearer to the city. But then, he stopped.

He looked behind him quickly. He must have noticed someone following him. He mastered the way he walks from all the years he walked with his cloak. He needed to hear a step, a step then the sound of his cloak drag across the ground. But this time it was a step, a step, a step, his cloak and a step.

?Who?s there?? He said. His blue hair swayed with the fragile wind. Then, he heard a giggle from behind him. He stepped back and felt a weight down his back. Someone was tugging his cloak.

?Hey! Quit that!? He yelled frustratingly. He looked to his side to see a young girl?a yellow haired girl. ?Hey, stop doing that! Take your hands off my cloak!?

The girl simply smiled and giggled as she continued to tug Makoto?s cloak.

?Hey! Ack?stop?ack!? Makoto felt his cloak tighten around his neck. ?Hey, you?re choking me!?

The girl finally released him and continued to laugh. Her short hair also waved with the wind.

?You think it?s funny, huh?? Makoto threatened her. ?What?s a kid like you doing here?? He asked her.

The girl didn?t reply but laugh.

?I hate being laughed at,? Makoto muttered. ?What?s your name anyway?? He said kneeling down so that his height matches that of the girl.

The girl was silent. ?Am?am?am?? She stuttered as she tried to voice her name.

?Am?Am?Amy?? Makoto said in a questioned tone.

The girl smiled. ?Amy!? She repeated. ?Amy, Amy, Amy!?

?So you?re name is Amy, right, kid??

She laughed as she kept repeating the name over and over again.

?Amy?how old are you??

She paused and then counted her fingers. ?Three!? She said as she held up three fingers.

?Three? Wow, you?re really smart.? Makoto smiled.

She giggled as she kept repeating ?Amy.? Then she hugged Makoto.

?Whoa, what?s that for?? Makoto said as she laughed. ?You?re cute, aren?t you??

?What?s your name?? She said sweetly at Makoto.

?Me? Oh, Makoto!? He exclaimed.

?Mak?Mak?? She said as she tried to voice Makoto?s name.

?Ma-ko-to.?

?Ma-ki?? She finally said. ?Maki!?

?Maki? Hey, that?s a girl?s name!?

?Maki, Maki, Maki, Maki!? She laughed as she repeated the same words over and over again.

?Hey, that?s enough. Where are your parents anyway?? Makoto said feeling quite irritated.

?Hey!? Said a person from behind them.

Makoto turned around to see three people wearing dark blue uniforms and with masks to cover their faces. There was a tall one, a short, skinny one and a chubby one that was in front of the two.

?Huh, what do you people want??

?We want the kid, mister!? Said the chubby masked person.

?Are you people related to her or some sort?? Makoto asked. He looked down at her. She was clinging to Makoto?s cape and she had a frightened look on her face.

?Uh?yeah?if that?s what you want to put it. We want her now.? Said the short one.

?Hey shorty, I?m not giving her away to some weirdo creeps just because you people said so.?

?Why you?? Said the tall one as he started to lunge forward.

?Patience, my friend.? Said the chubby one.

?Heh, patience eh? Looks like patience doesn?t want any attention to your faces!? Makoto sneered at them.

?You little?? Said the short one. ?We demand you to give us the girl. If you don?t you?ll bear the consequences.?

?Consequences?? Makoto let out a low laugh. ?I?ve had enough consequences in my life. In fact, my whole life is a consequence. Now, if you all please leave. I?m going to find her real parents and?? Before Makoto could walk, he was kicked directly into the stomach.

The tall masked person cursed at him as he punched him across the face.

?Maki!? The girl cried as the short person took her away.

?Hey?you?re not taking her?? Makoto tried to move but was kicked again to the gut.

?What now, you fool? Think you can fight back?? The tall one laughed.

?Sure?sure I can?? Makoto quickly stood up and punched the tall person directly to the face. As Makoto?s punch landed, the mask cracked immediately. The person groaned in pain as he clutched his face.

?That?s what you idiots get for wearing those things!?

?Why you?scum!? Shouted the chubby one as he lunged for a punch.

Makoto dodged the attack and in return, kicked the person to the face.

?It hurts, doesn?t it?? He sneered.

Makoto didn?t notice another punch coming from behind him. Then a kick, then another punch. The tall person was beating him down, now that he has revived from Makoto?s attack.

?That?s what you give ?em!? The skinny person said as he handled the girl.

?Maki, Maki!? The girl screamed as she witnessed Makoto being brutally beaten.

?This?ll finish him!? The skinny person said as he threw a dagger at the chubby masked person.

?You?you people will regret it?you?ll?ah?? Makoto was speechless as he was stabbed in the gut.

?Idiot!? The masked chubby person said as he withdrew the knife.

Makoto could feel the blood coming out of his stomach. Then he was punched into the face once more then finally stabbed at the back. He groaned in pain as he clutched his bleeding stomach.

?That should do it.?

?Can?t believe took us that long.?

?Come on you two, the master is waiting for us.?

?Maki! Maki!?

Everything was starting to slow down for Makoto. The cries of the girl echoed in his head, as he lay there bleeding and not dead.

?My life?is?my own?consequence?? He whispered. ?I?m?I?m not going to die yet??

He summoned his remaining strength to stand up?for the girl. He looked up and started to walk towards the three.

?Hey?you three?? He said.

All of them looked behind.

?What the?are you kidding me? He?s still alive??

A trail of blood followed Makoto as he walked with a limp leg.

?Maki!? The girl called.

Makoto smiled. Even though blood was pouring out of his mouth, he was still able to shout: ?You will all pay you fools!? He raised his hand. A purple ball that looked like a faint cloud of dust appeared. The three were immobilized. ?Take this!? Makoto yelled as he threw the ball of dust on the ground.

Immediately, the ball turned to plasma like substance that spread through the whole quickly. Makoto ran towards the three and grabbed the girl. He quickly leapt up to a nearby tree where he watched the fate of the three.

He looked at the girl, she was crying as she gripped Makoto?s clothes and closed her eyes. The plasma spread throughout the whole ground as it grabbed the feet of the masked people. They screamed as they sunk slowly to the ground. Slowly and painfully, they all disappeared.

Makoto whispered words. Slowly, the vortex was now gone. He leapt from the tree and set the girl down. Finally, he collapsed.

?Well?this looks like?it?? He whispered.

The girl looked at him. She was still crying.

?Maki?you?re going to be okay?? She said.

Makoto smiled. ?I don?t know, Amy?I haven?t even completed what my life was supposed to do?I?m?I?m just a failure?dying in a foreign world?Toshin was right??

?Maki is going to be okay!? The girl said.

?I?m?no?I won?t be fine?? Makoto said. He didn?t notice the glowing Yellow light near his side. ?What??

He felt his wounds close and his blood replenished. As the seconds passed by, he could feel his strength return. He sat up and looked at the smiling girl.

?Maki is okay now. Let?s play again!? She laughed.

?Whoa?did you do that?? Makoto said as he looked at his own hands. The bloodstains were still there but the wounds were gone.

?Let?s play, Maki!? The girl repeated.

Makoto stood up. ?Play? Do you really want to do that all over again?? He said jokingly.

Then he heard voices. ?Where is she? She?s supposed to be here??

?Mama? Papa!? She called out into the distance.

?People? I can?t show myself now?? Makoto thought to himself as the girl tugged his hand. ?Amy? I need to go?? He said.

?But?Maki?? She stammered.

?No buts?I need to go now.? He said as he kneeled down
Makoto could sense the sadness as tears started to form in her eyes. ?Maki?is going now??

?Yeah?? Makoto whispered. ?Now?be a good girl. Stay out of trouble, okay??

?Will Maki come back?? She asked him.

Makoto hugged her. ?You know, you?re cute and all?I just wish I really know a lot about you??

She was already crying. Makoto smiled as he wiped her tears. ?Amy-Chan?I?ll come back. I promise!?

He then stood up and started to walk on. He never dared to look back as he heard her cries. As few minutes passed. Makoto stopped and leaned on a nearby tree. He looked down as he watched his own tears fall on the dry ground?



?Oy, you looking at my memories?? I heard a yell.

I jumped back as I saw Makoto?s angry eyes. Makoto?s voice was in a whisper but I could still hear him.

?What in heck did you see?? He said.

?What? I?I?? I stammered.

?I know you saw something, Gary!?

I paused. ?Amy??

Makoto fell silent. He didn?t say anything more but just looked back at me.

?Amy. I?ve treasured that name until I came back here. I was shocked when I saw her, grown up. She was different. At first, she didn?t recognize me. Not until I saved her again?that?s when she realize who I really was?? Makoto said as he wiped a tear from his eye. ?Of course, if you?re smart enough, you already know who she is.?

?Mom?? I replied quickly.

?Well, okay. You?re smart.? Makoto said as he leaned back to sleep again.

?Wait!? I exclaimed.

?What is it this time??

?What are you people hiding from me, anyway?? I asked him.

?Oh that?you want to know what happened that night?? Makoto said, still on his back.

?Yeah??

He started the story but I told him I just needed to know what happened after Green gave me to Red.

?I?ll tell you and I?ll tell it only once. When your dad gave you to Red, I really thought he was a fool when he rushed towards Pryce. He pushed him into the gate. Then, he didn?t notice Pryce pulled his foot. Sakaki falls down. Now, Toshin is the only one who holds up the gate.? He then stood up.

?Can you believe the treachery?Red was the only one who could?ve helped. He handed you to Silver then rushes to Green?s aid. But then, he hesitated. The fool hesitated because that idiot remembered that his own rival was the one that made his old girlfriend pregnant?er?sorry for the language there?? He then paused.

My heart was beating faster. I didn?t understand the last thing he said yet I couldn?t believe my own ears. Red didn?t faint after all! He was hiding something? ?What happened next? What did Red do??

?Red was slow enough. He was so close to saving your dad. And what did he do? He just stood there doing nothing! Then, Toshin let the gate down. He would die if he would let it up??

?No?that means?my dad??

?I?m sorry Gary?? Makoto whispered. ?This is why everyone doesn?t want to tell you everything. We don?t want you to loose all hope immediately.?

?But then?my dad is dead??

?No he?s not?just?lost?? His voice trailed off.

?What do you mean by lost?? Then it dawned in my mind. In my vision, I saw the three masked people disappearing slowly into the purple void. ?You can?t mean??

Makoto nodded slowly. My dream of dad coming home was shattered. I thought I was so close?I found myself as a failure?I felt I failed mom?Her voice continued to echo in my head even though I was already asleep.

To be continued
 
Aww!Poor Gary!But why do I Have the feeling there's going to be more than that? This is just chapter*counts on fingers* 40!^^
 
Really good chapter! Cant belive Red! (j/k) hope to read the next one soon!
 
Wow................
What a chapter! Yellow as a little girl was so cute and sweet^^
Hearing about how Green got sucked in was sad. Red doing nothing cause of a grudge eh? That bites.
Can't wait to read more
 
Thanks guys! ^_^ Thanks very much!

Chapter 41: Returned Hope​

I didn?t care to greet anyone the next day. It was as if my life was already over. I didn?t even bother to notice Nick or Emily.

?What?s up, Gary?? Nick cheered. I didn?t say a word but just stared at the ground. ?Gary??

?Hm? Oh?sorry?I just need time to think.? I muttered.

Makoto noticed my sudden change of behavior.

?Look Gary, whatever I said about last night, just forget about it, okay? Just aim for your dream and??

?You don?t understand!? I yelled.

Nick and Emily, who were on one side, heard me.

?I became a trainer just to find dad! Now, I don?t even know why I was a trainer!?

Makoto stared at me. ?You don?t remember your mother?s words don?t you? ?Aim for your dream and you won?t regret anything.??

He was right. Those were mom?s words. She always said them each night I told her that I wanted to be a trainer. I didn?t say a word, ashamed at my own thoughts.

?Gary?? Emily asked as she peered at me. ?What?s wrong??

Makoto was still standing in front of me. I didn?t exactly know how Makoto learned mom?s words but I didn?t need to know.

?Nothing,? I told Emily.

~*~*~*~

Emily noticed something wrong with me since she was always eyeing at me as if there was something in my face. The next stop, she asked me what was wrong once more.

?Nothing, Emily.? I said once more. ?There?s nothing wrong.?

?Are you worried about something?? She asked me again.

?No?nothing?it?s just that??

?You can tell me!? She exclaimed happily. ?I might help.?

I sighed. ?I don?t know?it?s just that I might never see my dad.?

?Don?t say anything like that!? She said suddenly. ?If you say something like that, you?re not really going to find your dad!?

?Emily,?

?I always think that I?m going to find my daddy, and I will!?

I just closed my mouth and didn?t say anything else. Emily tried to help and gave a small amount of confidence. Maybe there is hope?maybe?

~*~*~*~

?Are we stopping again?? Nick cried frustratingly since Makoto did stop once more. ?He?s a lot like Michelle?? He whispered to me.

Makoto looked around. ?We?re in danger?? He muttered.

?What did you say?? Nick said.

?Swarms are gathering around us. There?s a lot??

?How do you know?? Nick retorted.

?Kid, I know what I feel. Something?s behind you.?

?What? Ah!? He turned around to see Houndours growling.

I turned around and so did Emily. There were a lot! There were more than last time. Then, shadows filled the ground. I looked up to see Murkrows flying in the air. There were numerous. Houndours below growled and leered at us. The Murkrows from above perched themselves on trees that were nearby.

?I?I don?t think we can handle all of these?? Nick stammered.

?Sure we can, kid! Just send out your best Pok闔

?I?m afraid that won?t help.? Said a woman?s voice. I turned around to see a tall woman in a back dress. She had long faded yellow hair that curled down to her back and on her shoulders.

?What? You!? Makoto yelled.

?Mister Hikari, I presume.? She said coolly then sneered. ?I heard that there were five children. What happened to the other two??

?I don?t know what you?re saying.? Makoto replied immediately. I could see his hand reach out for his Ultra Ball.

?Ah, true to your word,? She said. ?I believe my name is still not known? My name is Karen. Pleased to make all of your acquaintances.?

Makoto cursed her as she said her name. Karen simply laughed.

?Rude as ever,? She smiled. I could see the insanity in her eyes, as they remained transfixed to mine. ?Some people do never change, do they??

?Nope,? Makoto replied sarcastically. ?I know you want the kid. So you better think twice if you want to attack me!?

?Of course I have to.? She sneered. ?You are a master of fighting types, are you not? Well, I hope you do like my treat.?

?What do you?ah!? Makoto yelled as he tripped. ?What in??

I looked down and saw nothing but my shadow. Then I saw my shadow reach out for my foot and trip me. I yelled as I tripped, too. Then Nick followed; then Emily.

My shadow glided forward towards Karen and came out of the ground.

?A Gengar, eh?? Makoto sighed as he stood up. ?Very clever. Fighting type moves are worthless against ghosts.?

?You see the pattern now, eh?? Karen mocked Makoto. ?Well now, let me take what Will has failed to take.?

I looked around and the Houndours moved closed.

?You?re not taking me!? I yelled as I stood up and sent out Gabby.

?I?m with you!? Nick tagged with me. He took out his Pok?ball and sent out his Venusaur.

Emily stood up and released her Dragonair.

?An army to fight for, eh, children?? Karen laughed again. ?Fine then, face the wrath of my army! I?ll take you to the master dead or alive!? She said as she pointed her finger at me.

Her Houndours leapt immediately towards us. Her Murkrows followed as they flew up and dived towards us.

?You three! Take the land! I?ll take air!? Makoto shouted.

?Okay, Gabby, hydro pump!? Gabby sent out a blast of water from its mouth towards one side. It knocked out a lot of Houndours but more replaced the side.

?Leaf, use your vine whip and throw them back like last time!? I heard Nick yell from behind me.

?Yomi, twister!? Emily commanded from next to me.

?Fenrir, ice beam these pests!? A blue beam went pass me from above and froze dozens of Murkrows that were attacking me.

The battle continued on. I glanced at Karen each time. She just stood there and watched us battle with her Gengar poised for action.

The army didn?t seem to end like in the Saffron Gym. We were all completely surrounded.

?Gabby, use surf!? I yelled. ?Hang on, guys!?

A huge tide appeared out of nowhere as it rushed towards us. The wave washed out the Houndours. I looked at Karen, who was dry thanks to a light screen from her Gengar.

?Guess it?s my turn,? I heard Karen say. ?Gengar, attack!?

?Oh no you?re not!? I heard Makoto yell. ?Sety, shadow ball!?

I turned around and saw that Makoto has a Gengar of his own, too.

?Impressive, Hikari!? Karen shrieked. ?But how can you withstand this, Night Shade!?

I saw dark bolts come out from Karen?s Gengar that hit Makoto?s Gengar and Makoto himself. Makoto gasped as he clutched his chest.

?Your Gengar is in a pretty high level?but not as high as mine?s.? I could see a smirk from Makoto?s face.

?I?m helping,? I said as I returned Abby and sent out Blaze.

?Gary, don?t do it!? Makoto yelled.

?Too late, Mean Look!? Karen said. I looked at Gengar and at once, I couldn?t move my feet. I noticed that Blaze couldn?t do so either.

?Gary!? Emily and Nick both cried.

?Stay back!? Makoto said then swore at Karen. ?Using Pok?mon attacks to kill trainers, eh? I though that was an old thing.?

?My, my. You are a potty mouth, aren?t you?? Karen continued to mock Makoto.

?Sety, use another shadow ball!? Makoto commanded. His Gengar formed another ball of dark matter and threw it at Karen?s Gengar the attack was successful and threw back Karen?s Gengar a few feet back.

?Blaze flamethrower!? Blaze sent out a stream of fire towards Gengar. It was a direct hit.

?Good, Sety, finish it off with another shadow ball!? Before Karen?s Gengar could react, another shadow ball landed on its face. It finally fainted as it faded into the ground.

Karen returned her Gengar. ?Very, very good.? She said while clapping her hands. I could feel my feet move immediately as she returned her Gengar. ?Now, Houndoom!?

?Nice,? Makoto said as he returned his Gengar. ?Go, Eugene!? He sent out his Pok?mon before, which I learned earlier was a Hitmonchan.

?Too predictable, Makoto Hikari.? Karen said. ?Houndoom, double team!?

Her Houndoom multiplied immediately into four different ones. ?Each Houndoom can battle all of you.? She then laughed. As she said the words, her Houndooms immediately lunged at us.

?Eugene, mach punch!? Makoto said. I turned and saw hit Hitmonchan attack the attacking Houndoom. However, the Houndoom recovered from the attack immediately.

?Slash!? I yelled. The Houndoom was stopped in its tracks as Blaze?s slash attack connected.

?My Houndoom remains solid even after multiplying from double team.? Karen laughed. ?And they can attack separately on their own, too!?

?Sigurd, take down!? I turned around to see Nick with another wolf-like Pok?mon. I quickly took out my Pok?dex and learned that it was a Mightyena.

?Twister,? Emily cried weakly as her Dragonair sent out another tornado. Her Dragonair seems to be exhausted since it was the only Pok?mon in Emily?s team.

?She needs help,? I thought as I took out another Pok?ball. ?Doga, take out that Houndoom!?

Doga slammed its tail on the Houndoom but missed it. Then, I saw the Houndoom?s tail glow then attack Doga with it. ?Iron tail!?

Doga fainted immediately. I returned it and started focusing on the Houndoom in front of me again. ?Finish it off with Wing Attack!? I yelled.

Blaze flew up and used its wings to attack the Houndoom. It was thrown back immediately then disappeared.

I looked over at Makoto. He was already finished with his and was helping Nick.

?Emily, hold on, I?m coming!? I yelled. Before I could call an attack, the Houndoom used Crunch on Yomi?s neck.

?Yomi!? Emily screamed.

?Blaze, slash!? I yelled. Blaze flew quickly over to the Houndoom and slashed it.

It flew off from the force of the slash bringing blood with it and then disappeared.

?Yomi!? Emily cried as she ran over to her fainted Dragonair. I ran next to her seeing a puddle of blood leaking out from Emily?s Dragonair.

I looked around. Karen was the only one left. Nick and Makoto finally finished off the last Houndoom?the real one.

?Impressive?you have won this battle?but not the war!? Then, she disappeared as if she teleported.

?What the?what happened here?? Makoto yelled.

?Do you have any medicine?? I asked Nick.

Nick shook his head. ?No?don?t have any.? He seems to be shocked himself.

?Yomi?Yomi!? Emily sobbed. The Dragonair looked at her weakly.

?This thing is going to die if we don?t do anything!? Makoto said.

Something popped into my mind. I remembered about my powers. I remained silent as I stretched out my hand over the wheezing Dragonair and touched its wound. I tried to concentrate to think what I think when I healed my own Pok?mon. I couldn?t hear Emily?s sobs?there was just silence. Then, I felt warmth in my hands.

I opened my eyes to see a yellow light surrounding the wound. Then, I saw it close slowly. In a few seconds, the wound was gone.

?Yomi!? Emily cried as she hugged her Dragonair, now feeling better.

?Whoa?what just happened?? Nick said after a few seconds of becoming speechless.

I looked at Makoto and he was smiling but didn?t say anything else.

?Oh Gary!? Emily cried as she threw her arms around me. ?Thank you so much!?

?Your welcome?? I said now that my own strength was returning.

Of course Nick was the first to ask me what just happened but Makoto explained everything about forest blessings. Something that I?ve heard so many times already. Emily just smiled gratefully. She seems to feel that I was in her debt once more. At that moment, I felt the hope of dad coming back... returning.

To Be continued
 
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w00t! anther Great Chapter! Th enext title is dreams and nightmares? uh-oh.that can't be good...Keep up the great writeing!
 
Cool chapter! i knew Karen would show up with all the dark types lurking around XD and Gary healed again, nice!
 
Another great chapter! These fights are getting tougher. Poor Dragonair. Good thing Gary was there to heal it^^
Karen got beat good! Cant wait to see them in Fuschia soon :cool:
 
Thanks everyone! Thanks so much for your reviews! ^_^

Chapter 42: Dreams and Nightmares​

Even though I know that there might be no hope of seeing my father, I still continued my journey. Maybe I could at least make mom proud. My sights set out to Fuchsia City up ahead.

?Ah, Fuchsia!? Makoto sighed. ?So many memories I?ve left in this city.?

He stretched his arms and then yawned.

?Haven?t you rested enough?? Nick asked him. ?We stopped like three times for the last few hours. You?re just as annoying as my sister.?

?Kid, you got to get used to it. When you get old, everything just makes you tired.? Makoto replied warily.

?You don?t look old! How old are you anyway??

Makoto looked alarmed. ?Huh? Me?well?I?I think I?m twenty?I think?? He looked from side to side.

?No way you?re twenty!? I exclaimed. ?Then you?d be older than my mom. But in that vision you look just the same as you look now? What are you anyway??

?Huh? Oh that?ah?facial creams?yeah?? Makoto smiled wryly.

We ignored him most of the way. We though of just leaving him but he seems to follow us.

?Why can?t he just go?? Nick muttered.

?I dunno?let?s just make him lost in the city.? I replied.

We both looked at Makoto and he smiled at us.

?Agreed.?

~*~*~*~

?Boy, Fuchsia hasn?t changed!? Makoto exclaimed as we reached Fuchsia city.

All three of us were walking ahead and he was lagging behind looking from building to building.

?I think we should just tell him to go away,? Nick told me.

?Good idea?but?I don?t know. He might be a bit disappointed.? I replied.

?Gary, this guy?s really annoying me. And weird things just start popping when he?s around.?

I wanted to explain to Nick that I was the reason some things just pop out of nowhere and start attacking us but something was keeping me from telling him.

?Okay, but you have to tell him yourself.? I said.

As we both turned towards Makoto, he was already gone.

?Where?where is he?? Nick muttered.

?He must?ve heard us or something??

?Maybe??

As we looked around the city, we didn?t find any trace of Makoto. Thinking that he already went away, we tried to find a place to stay in. The problem was that more and more trainers have come to Fuchsia these days since it?s near a beach. We had a hard time finding a hotel with vacancy.

It took us all day. As the night drew near, we were still in the streets, shivering.

?Maybe we can sleep outside?? Nick stuttered as he tried to stop his teeth from chattering.

I was shivering, too from the cold. Since Fuchsia is near the ocean, the temperatures here could easily drop.

Emily doesn?t seem to be cold since what she wore looked perfect for conditions in Fuchsia city. We sat on the streets since we already gave up searching for a good place. So we just followed Nick?s advice of camping out near the city?s outskirts.

We walked for a while until we finally reached the outskirts. As Nick built the fire, he talked to me.

?Gary, did you notice something weird in the city?? He asked.

I looked around the already dark outskirts.

?No, what?? I asked him.

?The people?when it turned dark outside, they all locked up their houses and no one is in the streets.?

I looked towards the city. He was right. There was no light in each building. There was just complete darkness.

?You?re right. It looks weird.? I replied. ?I wonder what are they doing that for??

~*~*~*~

Nick finished making the fire and we were all warming ourselves near it. The freezing gale blew across the plains as we heard trees rustle and dead leaves scrape across the ground.

Then we heard an odd noise.

?What was that??

It sounded a lot like water falling on the ground. But it was more like water. It?s something squishy?

?Dunno?whoa, what?s that smell??

A foul smell pervaded the area. I cupped my hands around my nose and my friends did the same. The smell was overpowering. Then came the noise again. It was something that slopped all over the ground.

?Let?s see what is it.? I said as I stood up.

?I don?t know?it might be something?? Nick muttered.

Emily looked around from side to side. She seems to be frightened by the dark and the sounds.

?We should really see whatever?s around us.? I said to Nick and Emily.

Nick simply nodded, finally agreeing, and stood up. Emily had no choice but to follow us. I sent out Blaze to light the path for us. We could only see a few feet away but as we walked on, the foul smell was getting stronger.

?Eww, what the heck?? I heard Nick, as he seems to have stepped on something slushy. ?Aw I hate this when it happens. It?s just gross.?

Then, we heard more noises from near us. I looked on the ground and the grass that used to be green was now brown and decayed.

?Wait?something that stinks and leaves stuff on the ground?? I muttered. ?Grimers!?

?What?? Nick questioned. He seems to be puzzled.

?They pollute the place around Fuchsia.? I said. ?They?re just living toxic waste.?

As I said the words, I could see something moving near us. Emily gave out a small squeal then jumped back.

?There?s something over there!? She cried as she pointed to where she stood before.

I looked to where she was pointing and I was right. I could see a Grimer moving slowly away from the light. I sent out Abby and returned Blaze.

?Flash!?

Abby sent out a powerful flash that filled the whole area with light.

?ACK!? Nick yelled. ?What are those??

Grimers covered the whole area. They desperately tried to avoid the light.

?They?re so gross?? Nick muttered. ?And I thought Gulpins looks horrible??

?We should go back to camp. We don?t want more of them attacking us.? I said as we all moved back with Abby leading the way.

When we reached camp, we realized that the fire was put out. Grimers filled our campsite. They slowly oozed around the site until the grass was dead. Luckily, all out belongings were untouched.

?Ugh, our camp!? Nick muttered. ?These things are annoying!?

We quickly picked up our belongings and decided to move away. We already started moving when I heard Emily scream.

?What? What?s wrong?? I said.

I noticed that a Grimer was holding her foot and planted itself to the ground so that she couldn?t move.

?It hurts!? She said as she struggled to free herself.

?Here,? I said as I held her wrist. I tried to help her pull her out but then I noticed that another Grimer attach itself to her other foot. ?Great??

I could see pain in Emily?s eyes as I helped her.

?Abby, use psychic on the Grimers!? I said.

Abby obeyed and sent out a psychic wave towards the Grimers. However, it didn?t affect them one bit.

?Huh? They?re supposed to react to psychic attack.? I said.

?Something wrong, Gary?? Nick asked as he approached us.

?Yeah, these things are keeping Emily here.? I said.

?Man, these things are weird. Did you try attacking them??

?I just did. They don?t even budge.?

?Gary, it hurts?? Emily cried as I could see tears run down her eyes.

?I?ll help you guys.? Nick said as he grabbed Emily?s hand. ?Pull?what? AH!? I realized that four other Grimers pinned out feet to the ground.

?This is stupid. What the heck do these things want?? Nick cried in pain.

It was really painful. It was as if sharp needles started thrusting into your skin. Then, more and more needles keep thrusting into the skin.

Emily began to collapse but I held her up. ?Abby, psychic!? I said once more.

Abby used another attack but it didn?t seem to affect the Grimers.

?Ack! Get these things off my back!? Nick yelled. I noticed that the Grimers started attacking out backs, too as I felt a sharp pain down my spine.

Emily couldn?t hold up the pain as she fainted.

?Emily!?

?No wonder?she fainted?these things?hurt!? Nick said as he struggled to get them off his back.

The pain was now unbearable. It felt as if a knife was lodged into my back and was stabbing it multiple times. I was beginning to breathe slowly as my heart pumped rapidly. My vision started to blur. I could see Nick trying to stand as more Grimers weighed him down. I felt a sensation of collapsing but tried to support myself since I was holding up Emily.

?Master, you might need assistance.? I heard Abby say.

?Abby?call help?? I thought. ?Hurry??

?Help is already here?? She replied.

I felt a hand yank out the Grimer behind me. I immediately felt better. Then, I could see two figures yank out Grimers from Nick and Emily. As they got the Grimers out, they just threw them away and continued to take out as many Grimers as they can. I could see the figures?Makoto and Silver.

?Silver?Makoto!? I cried.

?Thought I was leaving you guys, eh?? Makoto smirked.

Silver and Makoto worked continuously as they finally freed all of us. Nick was still conscious as Makoto dragged him out. ?Thank me later,? Makoto said.

I sat down as I tried to regain my breath. I noticed that Silver and Makoto were both wearing gloves.

?Grimers are really hard to take off since they sting when you touch them.? Makoto said.

I then noticed that Silver was tending to the fainted Emily.

?Emily, Emily.? He said as he gently shook her. ?Emily!?

?How did you know her name?? I suddenly asked. Silver didn?t reply.

I got my answer from Emily herself as I noticed her waking up. Even though the light that came from Abby wasn?t really bright, Silver?s eyes were recognizable. So when Emily woke up, she sat up and stared into Silver?s eyes.

?D?daddy?!? She exclaimed.

A faint smile appeared in Silver?s face.

?Daddy!? Emily cried as she threw her arms around him.

?What? I don?t understand?? I muttered. I remembered Emily saying that she has the same eyes as her father?but Silver has silver eyes and Emily has light blue eyes. Could the baby I saw in my vision really Emily?

Emily was crying as Silver hugged her back.

?Daddy?I?m so happy I found you?please come back home with Mommy!? She sobbed as Silver?s cloak muffled her cries.

Silver didn?t reply but continued to hug his daughter. Nick just watched and kept himself silent. Makoto was watching and smiled.

?Happy family reunions, eh, Silver?? Makoto smiled happily.

Silver ignored him as he comforted Emily. ?It?s okay now, it?s okay.? He said. ?Are you still hurt??

Emily shook her head. Tears were still running down her cheeks. ?Daddy,? She cried once more as she hugged him tightly.

~*~*~*~

I was still confused since Emily?s eyes were completely different to Silver?s. In my vision, it was clear that Silver?s baby had silver eyes just like him. Emily has light blue eyes?pale blue eyes.

It was already dawn and Makoto and Nick were asleep. Silver was still awake. Emily was sleeping on his lap as Silver stroked her red hair. It was just now that I noticed that Emily and Silver had the same hair color?I never knew that before nor noticed it.

?Silver,? I called his name. He looked up at me with his deep eyes.

?Who?who really is Emily?s mother?? I asked him.

?Blue,? He muttered after a long pause. ?She never mentioned Emily to you, I know that.?

?But why? And before, I saw that Emily had silver eyes?in a vision, you know. How come she has blue eyes?? I asked him. I tried to fire as many questions before Silver will decide to go again.

?Blue just doesn?t want anyone to know. Red and the others don?t even know that Emily?s my daughter. And about her eyes, you should ask her about them.?

I ran out of questions immediately. It was as if all of my questions were already answered in that one answer.

?Why did you leave Blue and Emily??

?To protect my own family,? Silver replied. ?Pryce hunted me and me only. Pryce?s thoughts on Blue diverted its course a long time ago. Now, Pryce wants me only. He?ll take down anything in his way. Blue was having Emily back then?and I?m sure that Blue will get hurt if I stay too long.?

?But?you came back, didn?t you??

?I did?twice?I never talked to Blue about naming our daughter. I had no time so I just went into the hospital and named Emily myself. I was hoping that Blue would be awake but she wasn?t. The second time, I was in Lavender town to see Emily. But I learned that she ran away so I had no I choice but to find her?you found her for me.?

I didn?t say anything more.

?Anything else?? Silver asked. He looked deeply at Emily.

?My dad?I learned everything from Makoto?does my mom knows anything about what happened??

?No. She didn?t get the whole news. She didn?t know that Red could?ve saved his life. She doesn?t even know if he?s dead or not. Yellow thinks that Green just died since he couldn?t possibly break his promise.? Silver replied quickly. ?In fact, Makoto was the one that gave you back to Yellow so you better ask him when he wakes up.?

Even though he said everything quickly, his words were imprinted in my memory.

?Promise? What promise??

Silver smiled. ?You?re too young to know the whole part of it, Gary. But maybe I should tell you what counts: When your mother had you, Green promised that he wouldn?t leave her and that he would protect Yellow and you no matter what?as a loving father and as a loyal husband?even if it would cost his own life.?

?I understand that.? I said. ?What do you mean I couldn?t understand that promise??

Silver let out a low, dry laugh. ?You just didn?t get the whole part, Gary. You might as well keep on searching for Green.?

?But?he?s gone forever?isn?t he??

Silver shook his head. As he did so, my heart leapt. ?He?s still alive?? He didn?t reply but just stared into the horizon as the sun started to rise. I noticed that Emily was waking up as she yawned. She opened her eyes slowly then sat up.

?Emily,? Silver said. ?I?m sorry?but I can?t come back to Lavender town yet.?

?But why? Mommy is so sad when you?re not there. Please come back and stay with us daddy. Mommy really wants to see you so badly!?

?I?m sorry?I can?t come back yet?? He said as he hugged Emily.

Emily started to cry but Silver wiped her tears. ?Emily, be strong. Don?t cry anymore. I promise I?ll be back. Everything is going to be fine.?

Emily stopped crying and smiled. ?Do you really mean it??

?I do,? Silver said. ?We?ll be one happy family.? He then kissed his daughter and said goodbye.

?Do you have to go, daddy?? Emily said as he held Silver?s hand.

Silver nodded slowly. He turned to walk away as Emily let go of his hand. She must know how Silver feels to leave his family in order to protect it. We both looked at Silver as he walked on and disappeared. Then, there was just silence.

?Emily,? I said, breaking the silence.

She looked at me with her pale, blue eyes.

?You said before that your eyes are like you dad?s, right? How come your eyes are blue?? I asked her.

?Oh that?? She said shyly. She took out a white piece of cloth from her pocket then a small case. She opened the case, which was full of a clear liquid then reached for her eye.

?You?re wearing contact lenses?? I said in amazement.

She nodded as she closed her contacts case. She looked very different now. Her eyes were like Silver?s. They glittered as the sun was now away from the horizon.

?But why??

She paused. ?It?s because?because kids at my town used to keep picking on me?they say so much awful things?that?s why I don?t want anyone to see them.?

?But now I know that Silver is your dad??

She nodded again. ?Kids tell me that I?m ugly with my eyes?sometimes I just don?t want to see myself in the mirror?that?s why I have these now.?

?You don?t look ugly to me. Your eyes look pretty.? I said.

She blushed. ?You really think so??

I nodded. ?It would be great if you don?t wear your contact lenses anymore.?

?But?I don?t know. I don?t want people to laugh at me.? She said in a worried tone.

?Don?t worry, they won?t laugh at you!? I said to her. ?Everything is going to be fine.?

Emily pondered. ?Okay,? She said. ?I won?t wear them, then.?

?Thanks,? I said.

Of course the moment Nick noticed Emily?s eyes, he freaked out. Makoto didn?t react much. He said he?s already seen too much of Silver?s eyes already.

To be continued
 
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Aww, grate chapter! grate to see Emily and Silver. So Green really isnt dead...
 
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Another awesome chapter! Emily reunited with her dad! Very sweet.
Glad she has her real eyes out now.
Evil grimers! Stinging them! XD
Cant wait for more chapters :cool:
 
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