John's new Perspective
It was one of the worst days since the Revolution of the Pokemon had started. Even now several month after the War official ended, were there still groups of Humans who were fighting the Pokemon from the shadows.
Most of the Humans have giving them self in to the Pokemon, as they saw they were really not hurting the Humans and just wanted for them all to live together as equals. And even then they mostly used only Status attacks to paralyze them or put them to sleep. Only the ones who were fighting with more violence could not hope for such a easy treatment.
Criminal Organizations like Team Rocket, Plasma, Galactic or Flare were the first ones to fall. But many of them flow and could rebuild some of their power. Especially Team Rocket was able to slow the Pokemon down with their immoral methods. They didn't care if the Pokemon were hurt or worse.
An example would be the situation, a Cobalion found himself in. He was a high ranking member of the Security for the HAA.
The HAA, also known as Human Adoption Agency, has the goal to find any Humans who are still on the run and help them find a Pokemon Family who would adopt and take care of them. Children were their top Priority which includes Trainers.
But in the moment were their goal a different one. A group combined of Team Rocket and Team Plasma has kidnapped a bus with over a dozen Pokemon who came here for a Vacation with their families as they were on their way from Mistralton City to Icirrus City and held them as hostage at an unknown place.
"Marcus?", come a voice from behind Cobalion as he stood before a map that was hanging at a wall in the improvised base in the Mistralton City Airport. The base was established in under ten minutes after the confirmed Kidnapping of the Pokemon.
The Cobalion, Marcus, looked who said his name and found a Machoke standing there. He wore a pair of camouflage pants and a black shirt. He had been in the revolution together with Marcus and was a good man at the frontlines.
"What is it Gregory? Do we have new Information's?" Asked Marcus with a voice that sounded calm and ordered. But he was anything but calm. It was already a day since the Pokemon were kidnapped and the criminals didn't send any demands.
Gregory handed Marcus a folder and said: "Our flying patrols found the position of their base. It's inside of Twist Mountain and they saw guards at the entrance."
Marcus frowned a bit. "That's not very much. it could be a different hideout and when we attack, they could warn the other's and the hostages getting in greater danger."
"They actually could confirm it is the right hideout. They saw a large group of Pokemon being escorted inside the cave and they could visually confirm they are the kidnapped Pokemon." Explained Gregory.
Marcus thought about this and made a decision.
"Prepare Squads 3, 5 and 9. Non-lethal force only. We will meet at the entrance of Route 7. We will get them all out alive. You have one hour." Said Marcus and Gregory saluted and got on his way to prepare the troops.
One hour later...
Thirty Pokemon of various types have been gathered before the entrance of Mistralton City that leads to Route 7. Marcus explained them the plan.
"We will go a few miles on Route 7. Then we will go through the wild to make sure they don't see us coming. Twist Mountain is like a Labyrinth. In each group is at least one Pokemon who comes from their and can guide you. But you should still be careful. The Grunts most likely have dug more tunnels for their base. Or main priority is the safety of the Hostages. Everyone ready?"
Everyone of the gathered Pokemon saluted together to signal they are ready. Marcus smiled proudly at them. They all were veterans from the revolution and are very skilled fighters.
"Alright. We are moving out!" ordered Marcus and the Pokemon got in formation. The bird Pokemon got to the sky to keep an eye from the air. The Luxray's got the front to make sure they wouldn't run into Human Patrols by accident or traps. The Psycho types got in the middle and would use their powers to scan the surroundings for hidden patrols while the Fighting types secured the flanks and back.
Two hours later...
The rescue group was now near Swift Mountain and the entrance of the base with the kidnapped Pokemon.
Marcus got a response from his radio. It was one of the flying Pokemon who scouted the area ahead.
"Here is Marcus. What can you see? Over."
"Sir! We have reached the entrance to the cave. We can see two humans in black outfits lying on the ground. They seem unconscious. We are asking for orders, over."
That was not what Marcus had expected. Did the Kidnapped Pokemon managed to escape on their own already? Or was there another Team to get them out?
"It's too risky to go nearer. Stay in Position and keep watch over the area, over." He ordered.
"Understood. We hold position, over and out." came the replay.
Marcus turned to the rest of the group. "Everyone! We could have a problem. Stay on high alert and..."
He was interrupted as he got another response from his radio.
"Marcus here. What happened? Over." he asked.
"Sir! We have visual contact to a large group of Pokemon who are leaving the cave. It seems they are leaded by a Human. Sir, we can confirm, they are the Kidnapped Pokemon. They are moving in your direction. Over."
"What the heck was going on?" Thought Marcus.
"Follow them but stay covered and tell us where they are moving. Over."
"Alright sir. I will... wait a moment."
There was a short pause and Marcus feared the worst.
Then came the response: "Sir... the human who is leading them suddenly stopped and looked directly at me. He carries a Braixen on his back and points with one hand in different directions. I think he asks, which way they should go. The other Pokemon now looking to me and waving at me. I ask for permission to lead them to your group. Over."
That was definitely NOT what Marcus had expected. What should he do? He looked to his group and thought for a moment, before he made a decision.
"Made contact with them and lead them our way. We will come to meet them halfway. Over and out."
Marcus looked back to his group: "Everyone, we are moving forward. It looks like the hostages were rescued and are now moving in our direction. But STAY ALERT! It could be a trap. Call the Medic teams to be prepared to get the wounded treated and out of here. Charley!"
A Luxray came forward and saluted. "Yes, Sir?"
"You and your group will move covered on our right flank. I want to be prepared in case that is really a trap. Once we confirm an all clear, your group moves to the cave and investigates the base."
"Understood sir." says the Luxray and leads his group in the shadows of the forest.
The group moved forward and just 20 minutes later they could see the group that was leaded by the Human with the Braixen on his back.
He wore a dark brown leather mantle with the top half closed. Blue Jeans and Black Sport Shoes. He wore a brown cowboy hat that looked like it had some trinkets on it and shadowed his face. His hair was dark brown and shoulder long.
He was breathing heavily. No wonder. He must have carried this Braixen for some time now.
Marcus ordered his group to care for the wounded ones. While he walked to the human, who just handed the Braixen to one of his man. The Braixen was bandaged over her chest. The Human explained she had a gunshot wound and they should be careful since the bullet is still inside and near her heart.
Marcus was impressed by his knowledge. Maybe he was a Ranger before the Revolution.
Then, he turned to Marcus and he could see his face. The human, was actually a young boy! Maybe 15-16 years old.
The boy nodded to him and then got to help with the other wounded ones and prepared them for the way back.
It took them thirty minutes to reach the street where already multiple ambulances and medics waited.
The badly wounded ones would go first while the others followed a bit later.
Some members of the rescue group followed them to make sure they arrive safely and the rest prepared to leave as well. Charley's squad was still at the base and investigates the scene. They found several Rocket and Flare grunts unconscious and tied up for us to just collect.
The boy, who seems to be the one who rescued them, stood in the middle of the road and looked after the last Ambulance.
Then he turned to the side and walked in the direction of the forest.
"Wait a moment." Said Marcus and came over to the boy, who stopped but didn't turned around. Marcus stood behind him.
"What do you want?" Asked the boy. Marcus was surprised by the voice. He sounded older as he should be and was filled with a lot of anger...
"I just wanted to thank you and to ask, who are you?" asked Marcus.
The boy still didn't turn around, but Marcus noticed his legs seem to shake.
"Maybe he fears we will take him with us and give him to a Pokemon family." Thought Marcus.
"No need to thank me. It was just a coincidence that I was there while looking for some berries." said the boy. "And as for who I'm... I will keep that to myself for the moment."
"You should show our leader some respect, boy. Do you not know who he is?" Said Gregory.
"Marcus Sancto. Leader of the Swords of Justice... and you could say, my idol."
Marcus blushed a bit to hear that he was an idol to this boy. Gregory started to laugh and patted his friend on the back with the words: "Looks like you have a fan."
The boy started to walk again, but Marcus moved forward. The boy stopped again as he heard Marcus moving.
Marcus was now right behind him. and said: "Listen child. You don't need to run anymore. I promise you, we only want to help you."
He raised a Hoof and put it lightly on his shoulder.
The boy fall to his knees. Then he slowly fell forward and landed with his face in the dirt.
Pokemon who had watched gasped in shock. Marcus was worried and turned the boy around. Just to see his blood covered under belly.
"MEDIC!" Screamed Marcus and an Audino moved forward. She gasped at the look of the blood and soon opened his mantle. Just to find more blood.
She looked at the wound and worked fast to stop the bleeding. She noticed a puddle of blood forming under him and found another wound. It looks like a bullet got right through him.
She could finally stop the bleeding, but he still needed to get to a hospital. Fast.
Marcus bend down on his legs and said: "Put him on my back. I will bring him personally to the nearest hospital. It would take too long for an ambulance to arrive."
The Audino looked skeptical, but now he was right. When they waited for a ambulance, the boy will die. When Marcus carries him, he had at least a chance.
Gregory helped the Audino to bring the boy on Marcus back and wrapped him with some more bandages on Marcus back for safety.
He stood back up and dashed in the direction of the nearest Hospital.
