Silence Quickslash
Jubilife City
New PR Base
On a ledge outside the commanders window
"You, all pokemon, being the current oppressors of the humans, and this is something for you to think about, not for you to answer. Is it better to die on your feet than live on your knees, or to live on your feet than die on your knees? Think of it as in the position that you are in right now, as the attackers. Think about it from our position, of the weaker defenders too." Silence heard the human saying. "I have already said this a few times, but I can't stress it enough, that if I live through this war, when this whole thing is over, I would gladly, gladly, become friends with almost any pokemon again, and that almost is only one that I would rather kill than anything." She heard footsteps and guessed the boy was leaving the room when the sound stopped and she heard his voice again. "I have no idea what any human did to you to make you hate humans so much, but I am sincerely sorry." Than the sound of receding footsteps returned as the boy left the room.
"Take him. Don't let him escape. No matter what sort of person he is...he's a human. Imprison him in the cells." Hector told someone.
Silence was thinking about what he had said. She was slightly curious as to whether it was all a hoax or if perhaps he really was telling the truth. Maybe she'd ask him if she saw him again... She shook her head. 'Snap out of it. There's no way it's true' she told herself. Khufu's voice broke into her thoughts.
"I started life living with a human. Really, I learned a lot with the knowledge of humanity at my disposal," the general began. "But... something was wrong. My master gave me no forgiveness whenever I made a mistake in my life, which was often."
"He never treated me as an equal, only a slave. When I crossed the line on something important, I realised how he, and all of humanity, viewed us. I ran, never looking back, until I found Magnus. Magnus was a Graveler who, unlike others I had met during my life, actually seemed to care about me. He was the closest friend I ever had. For the first time, I began to feel confident and secure. But it didn't last. Months ago, the rebellion broke out and a human shot Magnus, fatally wounding him. It was then that I extended my hatred of my old master to all of humanity."
"So, with no reason not to have revenge, I joined PokeRebel and eventually became a General. But in my time here, I've begun to see something else in humans. They aren't all that bad, Hector. True, they have plenty of bad individuals, but don't we as well?"
"And as for my skills, well, I'm a good tactician, and not a bad fighter. Good enough, at least, so I can defend myself if I need to."
A smirk crept its way onto Silence's face. 'So that's Khufu's story. Very interesting,' she thought.
"Here's the deal, General. The last battle was a travesty in my eyes. I know, probably a surprise to hear, but this must be said. We won, yes, but if we keep having "victories" like these, we may as well give up on trying to achieve our rights over the humans. We lost too many soldiers, good soldiers. Our battle plan was too messy, and a bit reckless. I plan not to have every conflict from here on to be as bad as the first. This must, of course, remain between you and me so we don't lessen our troop's morale. In their eyes, this must be a complete victory. I'm sure you understand. Ignorance is a bliss sometimes."
There was a sigh and the sound of restless pacing.
"You spoke earlier of having second thoughts, of saying not all humans are bad. I know this to be true as well, Khufu, but we cannot hesitate. I am the Commander, and you are my general. We have to represent our cause to the Pokemon. No matter if we meet a human with good intention, like perhaps the one here earlier is, we must do what is necessary, time and time again. I want you to understand this, and to promise me you will always do what is necessary, no matter how terrible it might sound, and no matter how much a human seems like a nice one."
There was a knock on the door and Silence heard some pokemon come in.
"Here he is, Commander", someone said.
"Where's the rest of you?"
There was silence and Silence guessed something had happened to the other pokemon sent to capture the boy.
"Put him in the cells, monitor him heavily. Have periodic switches of guarding him. I want him on 24/7 surveillance," Hector said and the pokemon left with what Silence guessed to be the human boy in custody.
It had been some time and Silence was thinking of leaving when she heard one of the pokemon from earlier come in.
"Commander! He's awake!" the pokemon said.
Someone else entered and the Weavile was surprised to hear Wade's voice. She hadn't seen him in awhile.
"Commander. You have anything for me to do?" the Umbreon questioned.
"Actually...yes. Come with me." Hector said. "General, see to the rest of the MIA's and KIAs while I'm gone."
The moment she heard them leave the room, Silence sidled back over to the opposite window, opened it by sticking her claws in the slit she had left when closing it, and climbed into the room. She took the elevator to the bottom floor and went back to her little corner. She was dozing off when she heard she heard shouts. Silence was immediately wide awake and saw a human... no, wait, humans run out the door.
"Make sure no one's hurt!" she snapped to a Chansey as she ran out the door. She stopped and looked around and spotted them running toward the city exit. She lost sight of them a few times, but it wasn't hard to find them seeing as they obviously would want to get out of the city. When they left the city boundaries she stopped. Silence wasn't going to go running after them now. For all she knew, there could be plenty more humans out there. Instead she fired a Focus Blast at them in irritation. She wasn't really aiming and it hit behind them, though it did still create a small explosion.
The blue feathered Weavile stood there for a moment than turned and walked back to the base. Running and the many attacks she had used today were beginning to take their toll on her. She was nearing the base when she thought she saw something by a stream close by that flowed towards Sandgem Town. Silence moved closer and the things took shape and she recognized Wade and Lydia. Lydia looked to be unconscious and Wade seemed to be trying to keep her warm. Silence moved silently closer to them and when she was sure she was in hearing range said, "Am I missing something or do spies cuddle all the time? I must admit, you two look very cute together."
