(AN: I don't own Pokemon but this story is being adapted by an RP done by me and two friends. I hope you enjoy!)

The young Eevee made her way down a quiet path that was leading to the nearby town. The silence didn't disturb her, it was more calming than anything. Despite the serenity of the path worry began to nibble at her belly. She didn't know if she would be chased away, for some unknown reason, just like at the last town she had visited. The screams off the Pokemon still echoed a bit in her ears; the memory of them pointing at the symbol on her chest before chasing her was as fresh as if it had happened yesterday.

Of course she didn't know what the symbol meant or why it scared the other pokemon, she just knew she always had it, and that her parents had given it to her

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She let out a sigh. Regardless of all that she still had to risk going into town. She and her little sister were running low on supplies and really needed more. Seleena was so small, Nightmare was afraid of her getting sick.

Perhaps last time was just a misunderstanding. Maybe the Pokemon in this town will be more sympathetic. Nightmare thought optimistically.

As she drew closer the town came into view. It was apparent this town was small. Most big cities, or even the bigger and more developed villages, had guards posted on the entrance and this town was lacking in that. She walked through the archway without issue. As she got farther in she stayed out of the way and tried to be as unnoticeable as possible. Being young some of the older pokemon still intimidated her. Some pokemon gave her strange looks but kept on walking while others ignored her completely. The relived her and put a small smile on her face. Eventually she found the local store. Run, of course, by a Kecleon. He had obviously heard her approach, trying to finish what he was doing quickly.

"I do beg your pardon, but I'll be with you in a moment." he called out in an airy voice. He turned around with a bright smile. "Now what is it I can help you wi-"he stopped mid sentence, his mouth gaping, he was staring at the mark on her chest.. "No,no it can't be….they died…" He face stark with terror he started screaming. "HELP! EVERYONE THEY'RE BACK! CALL THE GUARDS! THERE COULD BE MORE OF THEM HIDING NEARBY!" He ran away, repeating to everyone he passed.

Her ears folded back in confusion and fear. Why are they so afraid of me? I-I didn't do anything! She heard footsteps pounding towards and she bolted towards the town entrance. It terrified her to think of what might happen if they caught her. Risking a glance back Nightmare saw a group of pokemon, all with furious expression, and headed by a Dodrio chasing her. Finally she bolted through the gate, angry screams following her.

"AND STAY OUT! MONSTERS LIKE YOU AREN'T WELCOME HERE!"

She couldn't understand what made them so angry, why she was chased from every town she entered. Deep down she knew what the problem was. It can't be my family's emblem. It just can't! She shook her head, coming to a stop. The yelling had faded away and she couldn't hear any foot steps. She took a deep breath and started toward the abandoned cave she and Seleena were sharing. She didn't want to disappoint her but what other choice did she have?

Her little sister scampered out to meet her, ears perked and coat seemingly glowing in the early morning light. "Did you get the supplies Night?" Seleena asked softly, jumping a bit.

Nightmare shook her head sadly. "No, they chased me away again. They were really angry." Her ears drooped a bit.

Seleena tied her head at this. "Did ya' say something weird, I mean you do say some silly things but that's not that bad." She asked innocently.

Nightmare sighed. She really hated doing this but it was the only way to get what they needed. "Seleena, I need you to try and go into the town to get the supplies, OK? You think you can do that?" she asked her sister seriously.

Her eyes widened. "But, but what if they attack me to? Why would it be any different from you going?" She shivered a bit. "I can't run as fast as you yet."

"You can use your link if you get in trouble. I'll com running." She nuzzled Seleena's cheek. "I trust you little sister, you're a strong Pokemon, I know you can do it."

"O-ok…" she ran her paw through the dirt. "I-I'll go. I uh I'll need the money though."

Nightmare nodded and gave her their coin bag. "The list is inside. Remember if you get in trouble just use the link and I'll come running." Seleena nodded, taking the bag, and headed towards the town.

Nightmare sighed and layed down just outside of the cave. As she watched her sister go her mind began to drift back to something her parents had told her when she was very little.

"This is going to hurt dear, but you must bear through it." Her mother had said. "It is the crest of our family and you should wear it proudly until the day you die."

"One day your mother and I won't be with you and it will be up to you to carry on our legacy and practice." Her father had told her.

"Really?" She remembered asking. "Will I really be as strong as you guys?"

"Even stronger, we believe you can be the strongest pokemon the world has ever seen." Her mother had told her, pride gleaming in her eyes.

Nightmare was saying her last goodbyes to her parents before they left on an expedition.

"Now, pay attention Nightmare, I need you to do something very important. When your sibling hatches I want you to give them the family crest. If its a girl, like you, name her Sabotage." Her mother told her.

"If its a male, name him Deceit." Her father instructed.

"Alright. But I really wish you didn't have to go. You'll both miss their hatching!" She remembered the sadness she had felt when saying so.

"I know dear, but I'm going to be brutally honest here." Her mother had continued with a sigh. "I'm not sure if your father and I will make it back this time. If we don't come home with in a week of your sibling's hatching, which should be in three days, or you haven't heard from us you must leave this place. You have to take your sibling and get far away from here. Can you promise me this?"

Nightmare nodded. "Of course. I promise."

Nightmare remembered smiling widely as the first crack in her sister's egg appeared. As she watched with anticipation a tiny head poked out of the egg. Soon her sister tumbled out, shaking eggshell off her fur. She looked up at Nightmare with big green eyes, a smile plastered on her face. She had leaned down to let her sister see her better. "Welcome to the world little sister." The little eevee clambered onto Nightmares back, squeaking happily.

"I bigger now!" She squeaked. "Wow!" She cried as Nightmare set her gently on the ground again. Nightmare looked over the little one curiously. she remembered wondering if her parents really had branded her this early, and give her such a threatening name? She still didn't know the true answer to that question now.

What she did know at that time was that she didn't have the heart to fulfill her parent's requests. She remembered how much it hurt to get the mark and she didn't want to do that to her baby sister.

Nightmare pulled her close and nuzzled her. "Sister, your name is Seleena. The perfect name for my baby sister." she had smiled tenderly.

"Seu-leena?" Seleena echoed with a tilt of her head. She had repeated her name several times. "Seleena! Like Seleena!" she had chirped happily.

Their parents hadn't come back or sent any word the week following Seleena's hatching. Nightmare had expected this. So she packed only their necessary supplies and took Seleena away. Her sister had been confused by this, and didn't understand why Nightmare was so sad. She had followed her regardless, and tried to cheer her up.

Neither sister was aware of how long and hard their journey was going to be.

Nightmare sighed after reflecting on this. She couldn't wondering if it really was her parent's crest that upset others so badly. She knew she would get her answer when Seleena returned.

She did, however, know one thing for certain. If anyone ever hurt her sister then they would find out why she was named Nightmare. She would live up to her name and become their nightmare.

(AN: Thanks so much for reading the first chapter of Shadows and Nightmares! I really hope you enjoy it, and if you do, please favorite, and leave a review! If you have questions, comments or suggestions, please PM me or leave a review, and I'll get back to you. Until next time!)