It was four years ago that Rick had been woken by laser fire. Four years ago that he'd yelled at his family to grab some essentials while he found a safe dimension for them. Four years ago that he'd promised his sobbing daughter he'd come for them as soon as he could. Four years ago that Morticia had to be dragged, kicking and screaming, through that portal, desperately trying to return to her grandfather's side.

Now, he wished he'd just gone with them, instead of trying to save earth so they could come back. Now, he knew it was a lost cause. So, taking one last look at the wasteland that Earth had become, he set his portal gun for the spot where he sent his family, shot the portal, and walked through.

(AN: Most of the Pokemon side of this story is undecided, so I'll let the readers vote.

Region: Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova

Morticia's Career: Coordinator, Gym Leader, scientist, archeologist, actress

Morticia's Partner: Eevee, Bellsprout, Shuppet, Armaldo, Ursaring, Luxray, Reuniclus, Deino, other)