"Mommy! Don't go! Please!" I beg the retreating figure.

Mommy paused and let me catch up to her before speaking, "Oh Aubrey, you know I have to go. I really wish that I could stay, but I'm doing this to make sure you're safe. Dusknoir can't know about you, and I've been selfish by not leaving sooner. Please don't make it harder for us Aubrey. I love you so much sweetie."

"Mommy, you don't need to leave to keep me safe. I want you to stay with me! That big meanie ghost Dusknoir can't hurt us with Luca and Jamie around! Their so strong, and they'll protect us! Please don't go!" I sob desperately.

Mommy pried my six year old form off of her to look me in the eye, "Sweetie, Luca can protect you a lot easier without me because he only needs to worry about you. Plus, Dusknoir is more likely to leave you alone if I'm not here. He is after me because I want to make timw start up again, so the world can be like those books that I read to you. When I find out how to do that, I promise that I'll come find you." She gestured to the meganium beside her, "Jamie is going to be with me the entire time, so you never have to worry about me. Now smile that beautiful smile that I love so much."

My attempt at a smile most likely turned out to be a grimace, but nevertheless I replied as cheerfully as I could,"O-okay, Mommy, b-but you better come back! Luca and I will hunt you and Jamie down if you don't! I love you…"

Mommy hugged me tightly before sighing and letting go. She shared a look with Luca, and the Lucario gave a small nod. She gave me a sad smile as she walked away. I whimpered and moved to follow her, but Luca had me in his grasp before I could even take a step. All I could do was watch my own mother leave me for an indefinite amount of time. When she and Jamie were out of finally out of sight, I collapsed and cried into Luca's neck.

I didn't know it at the time, but that one moment in my childhood would ultimately lead me to make a drastic decision that would decide the fate of everyone in the world.

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