Never The Same
Author's Notes: Okay, this is my first fic. Ever. I plan to make it into an AAMR. The basic outline is set, but if you have ideas, review and I'll try to include them. I've tweaked things a little bit here and there, but this is an alternate universe so it doesn't really matter much. This chapter might be dark, but I don't know 'cause I haven't written it yet. I just noticed that I use the word "but" too much. You've been warned.
Disclaimer: Whoever believes that I own Pokemon and wants to sue me (which I doubt any of you would) should know that I have no money anymore because of various shopping sprees. However, the plot to this story is mine, with inspiration from many other stories.
Now I present to you...
Never the Same
By Ara Moon
Prologue
I ran blindly, trying to erase the scene that would be forever embedded into my mind. Out the kitchen, through the hall...
And right into him.
"Leaving so soon, girl?" he questioned, a malicious grin crossing his features. This is not good, I mused silently. Not good at all. I shut my eyes tight, forcing back all the tears that any normal 6-year old would be expected to cry.
But I was not normal.
And that was the fact that cursed me to suffer this fate. I opened my crystal-like sapphire eyes. If someone would have actually taken the time to look deep into them, they would see the emerald shards blended in with the sapphires. But to all those whom saw my eyes without truly observing, they were only two serene aqua orbs that belonged to the weird kid down the street. Plain and simple.
Why can't my life be so plain and simple? Everyone shuns me because I'm different than them. I've tried to fit in for years and came pretty close to being accepted. Then one little slip, ONE little mess up and I have to start all over again. And of course, hepunishes me. Why don't they understand? I didn't choose to be this way...
My thoughts were interrupted by his massive palm connecting with my face. I was shocked for a moment. Then I only felt pain. The pain of the slap, the pain of every last time I was hit, the pain of their taunts, the pain of being alone. Everything began to build up inside. All the self-control I had learned over the years disappeared. I completely lost the serenity that I had had a short while ago. And then, I finally snapped.
"What was that for?!?" I yelled at him. For a second, he was shocked. Then, the man that I hated so much, smiled. It was a victorious smirk, as if he had accomplished something. And, in a way, he did accomplish something. He broke me.
"Well, well," he taunted smugly, "Has Little Miss Freak-of-Nature decided to pay attention to me? Good. Now, what was that stunt you pulled out there? You know you shouldn't do that, you little bitch. I think you need to be taught another lesson."
He slowly walked towards me, each step mocking me, until I couldn't take it anymore. "No!" I yelled at him. He stopped, his smile turning into an angry frown. "What did you say?" he hissed at me. " No," I replied, a bit calmer. "I don't need your 'lesson.' I did nothing but show the true me. Where is the wrong in that?" My words were even and well said, much unlike the other children in town' s speech.
"Where is the wrong in that?!? You're a disgrace to this family, to this town. Hell, your even a disgrace to the entire area of Kanto! It is still a mystery to me why you had to be born. I have had enough bad luck as it is already. It's all that mother of yours'fault. I always knew that she slept around... "
That hit a nerve. A very, very sensitive nerve. "Stop!" I yelled. He can abuse me all he wants, but my mother is off limits! "Leave her out of this! I'm just as much your 'fault' as I am hers!" Did I just say that? Oh no... I'm dead.
I gulped, regretting the words I said. Then again, I didn't. Or at least most of them. I told the truth and spoke my mind. But, after all these years, I had learned to never talk back. Ever. A few simple mumbles and I'd barely be standing. Yelling at him... well, I didn't want to be thinking about that.
In one swift movement, I was pinned against the wall. His hands were as strong as a Pidgeot's talons, so it didn't help that they were wrapped around my neck. Why did I have to open my big mouth? He's never been this mad before. Maybe it's because I argued with him. I've got to get out of here. And fast...
"Your mother was a slut. You are not my child! I have no fucking children, do you hear me?!?" Well, I could have expected that, but I hadn't. "I'm just taking care of you because it's the law!"
"Taking care of me? Yeah, right! And since when have you actually respected the law?" Oh, God, no... I just said that out loud, didn't I? He's going to kill me, I just know it! Help me...
His eyes slit into an angry glare as he released a punch to my abdomen. I snapped forward, but was slammed against the wall again by his hand, which he still had wrapped around my neck. He let go of my throat. That wasn't as bad as I tho-
I thought too soon. He went into an all-out hitting frenzy, slapping and punching and kicking and kneeing, as if I were a punching bag. My head and face were bleeding badly, and I had huge bruises covering my chest and limbs. At that point, I was silently praying for it all to stop. One little mistake and I'm a goner. It wasn't completely my fault. Now all I want is to escape. Someone, please hear me. I'm only a child! I want to live. But it hurts so much...
An angel must have been watching me that day because the pummeling stopped. I fell to my knees, coughing. My hands hit something warm and wet. So, I'm bleeding that bad. I had gotten used to the sight of blood, but being covered in it still made me queasy.
My vision was blurred by pain. Pain and the trickles of blood rolling down from my forehead. So all I saw was a lavender flash before I collapsed against the wall. I was still conscious after the beating and, with difficulty, opened my eyes. There stood an angel. She had no wings, no halo, no silken white cloth or golden necklaces adorning herself. This angel merely had a shimmering red jewel. For this angel, my angel, came in the form of a Pokemon.
Her deep purple eyes were narrowed, glaring at him. She was my only hope, the only thing standing between him and me. My angel seemed to notice this, and took a fighting stance in front of me. Her tail with the twin tips wriggled and twitched with impatience. I could tell that she was waiting for him to make the first move and to step into her trap, but he was too blind to notice.
"What is this puny thing supposed to be? A deformed cat? Ha, you two freaks deserve each other!" He walked towards my angel, trying to scare her away. But, even though she stood barely three feet tall, she held her ground. Her towering adversary did not like that.
"Move it, you goddamned fur ball," he called to my new-found friend, "or else I'll send you to Hell with the dirty bitch!" When she didn't move, he kicked her. I cringed, knowing the pain of his kicks. My poor little angel. Please be okay...
What happened next surprised me the most. My fragile angel came out unscathed. She looked up at him, and then surprised us again. Is that the best you could do? For a Hell-sent demon like you, that was just pathetic. I heard the words clearly, but her mouth never moved. That didn't trouble me much, though. Her voice was soft and gentle, floating through my mind like the wind. My Angel of Serenity.
However, he was not as happy with this angel as I was. "H-how did you do that? Y-y-you're a demon! What do you want from me?!?" Once again, the angel's voice floated through our heads. I am not the demon here. Even the child knows that. And I merely wish that you would stop this madness now.
He had greatly calmed down by now, noticing something he hadn't noticed before. "Ha. You don't scare me. You are just a worthless Pokemon, and a Psychic one at that." Wow, you sure fooled me, she said while rolling her eyes. The man, whom knew he had been insulted, charged at her. "Watch out!" I called, finally getting my voice to work. But I hadn't needed to worry. She was a Pokemon, and a strong one at that. She only had to use Quick Attack and he was out.
Let's go before he wakes up, she said. Besides, you need serious medical attention. Me, being as stubborn as I am, said, "I'll be fine." Of course, I lost my balance after that. She caught me when I fell. Okay, so maybe I do need help...
You got that right, little one. That was the third major surprise of the day. "You can read my thoughts?" Yes, little one. "So that's how you knew... " I broke into a coughing fit at that point. Ssh, little one. We can talk through our minds. "Oh. I mean... " Oh. Okay. So, will you stop calling me little one? I do have a name.
Oh really, little one? And what would that be?
That name, my angel, was Umi Mizuhana. But, since I don't think I'm ever going to live that life again, you can call me... Kasumi. Kasumi Mystica Yawa. And what's your name?
Well, since we are starting over... My name was Espeon. Or, rather, my species name. But you can call me what you always call me: Angel, or rather Tenshi. Mama always called me that.
Okay, Tenshi. Now, can we go somewhere to rest? I'm really tired. After all, starting over is a hard thing to do. And the moon is already starting to rise!
Well, Little Misty, you can sleep. I may be a sun Pokemon, but I love the night. You can rest while I take you to begin your new life...
You mean our new life, Tenshi.
Yes, our new life. So, where should we go? There's Viridian, Pewter, Cerulean, Vermilion, Lavender, Celadon, Fuchsia, Cinnabar, Indigo, and Saffron. Actually, Saffron is probably the best place for you. Lots of people, good food, very far away from Pallet... Oh, and the gym leader there is very nice. She could help you with your gift. And we might even get a free room!
That sounds good. New names, new homes, now all we need is a new story. Any ideas?
Well, as for your injuries, I don't know... amnesia! You've lost you're memory! It'll be perfect for a new start.
What about you? They'll take you away from me at the hospital. And it wouldn't be right to keep you locked up in a pokeball...
Don't worry your young mind, Misty. I've got it covered.
That's good to know. When do you think we'll get there, Tenshi? I'm really tired.
Soon enough. Now go to sleep. We've got a long road ahead of us.
Well, goodnight then Tenshi.
Goodnight Kasumi. Sweet dreams.
That night ended the life of Umi Mizuhana. I heard that her face was pasted on the back of milk bottles everywhere. After about five years, they gave up. I don't blame them. I've changed a lot since that incident.
It's been about 10 years since I ran away. Tenshi and I were found, unconscious, on the steps of the Saffron Gym. I had lost a lot of blood, and they believed the whole amnesia story. The gym leader, Sabrina, took me in. I told her the story of my childhood. She completely understood and, well, here I am. Kasumi Mystica Yawa. Tenshi is here with me, too. She turned out to be a baby whose family was killed by Team Rocket. Sabrina took her in as well.
I've been home schooled so that no one would notice me. Of course, no one would notice me anyway. I've finally mastered my gift. And, someday, I know I'll need it. Life is about as normal as it could be right now. However, I know that he won't rest until my dead body is in his hands...
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Author's End Notes ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Well, do you like it? It took about five days of on/off working. The end was rushed because I'm really supposed to be doing my homework. ^-^; Now comes my questions:
1) What do you think will happen to Kasumi and Tenshi? and
2) Do you want songs in the next chapters? If so, what songs?
Any other ideas are welcome. And, just to get it out of the way, THIS WILL NOT BE AN ORIGINAL TRAINER FIC! I don't really like those too much, just too hard for me to grasp... Oh, and the ideas for this fic were given to me by some of the best ficcies (and their authors) out there. Well, I've got to go or else my mom will catch me. Bye! ~Ara Moon
*Umi Mizuhana is supposed to mean "Ocean" and "Waterflower." My beta reader suggested I use "Anime-ish" names, so I dug out my good ol'Japanese dictionary. If those words mean anything different than what I had hoped, kindly excuse them. I'm only an American preteen with a Japanese dictionary. ^_^;
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I typed this up a while ago so I thought I'd leave it as it was. Tell me what you think!
