Hey everyone, sorry if it took a bit for putting this up. I got swamped with school work and couldn't write much. Plus, I'm going on vacation for all the break, so it'll probably be a little while before I update again, though if i work at it, I might be able to get another part up tonight.

Anyways, I don't own Pokemon. If i did, well this would be in a manga or show, not here. ^^;


Chapter 2- Choosing a target

Red and Chrome weren't able to catch up with any of the other Dex holders that afternoon, so they decided to do a little research on whom would be with whom, so they could make a plan to try to reunite them, piece by piece if they had to. (Chrome's idea, Red would never have thought of any of that by himself.)

The morning came along and Red decided that they would try to find out about whoever they saw first. Chrome was too busy getting his things from his locker to notice that Diamond, Silver, Emerald, Green, Ruby, and Crystal all passed by. Red didn't tell him because he wanted to find out what Yellow's new group was first. (He still has a crush on her.) Unfortunately, Chrome turned around just as Gold skateboarded past them and punched Red in the arm. Red put his hand over where he was punched and sighed.

"Well, looks like we follow Gold and his lot today." Chrome said with a tone that had an excitement building in it. He quickly put his books in his bag, which matched the standard navy blue uniforms that they had to wear, and raced after Gold, although keeping a distance so he didn't notice him. Red started chasing after Chrome, barely able to keep him in sight; just like yesterday after school.

He could have given me a warning before he took off. Red thought, slightly annoyed, but more rushed to catch up, or at least keep him within eye sight.

Eventually, Gold hopped off his skateboard and pulled out a key in his pocket. He unlocked the door to the old staff room, before shutting the door and locking it again once he was inside. Chrome quickly put his ear to the door, and could hear voices, but couldn't tell what they were saying. In defeat he sighed and turned to see Red, on the ground, trying to catch his breath.

"What are you doing down there?" Chrome asked with his calm voice.

"Out….of breath…" Red said, breathing heavily, and sweating.

This guy is unreal. It's like he has a switch that is either on calm or hyper all the time. Doesn't he ever get tired or out of energy? Red thought to himself, ignoring Chrome's words as he was talking about a plan.

Eventually, Red was jerked out of his thoughts again by Chrome snapping his fingers.

"Were you listening Red?" Chrome said, once again in his calm voice.

Red just looked at him for a couple moments, then gave his classic smile, rubbing the back of his neck.

"Guess not, sorry Chrome." Red said sheepishly, while sweatdropping.

Chrome could only sigh. "Nevermind, lets just go to our classes. Ruby's in my class, so I can talk to him for a bit to see what's up with him. If anyone is in your class, talk to them sometime if you can."

Red just nodded and stood up, looking at the door that Gold went into. The window was covered up with some kind of tape and dark fabric or something like that, but he could make out Gold's silhouette, still standing at the door.

Guess you really don't care about the rest of us, huh Gold? Red thought sadly. He sighed and remembered the memories he had with Gold. The battle with Mask of Ice, training of Mount Silver, defeating Archie when all of the holders, minus Chrome, met up. He had some good times with Gold, and now they were up in smoke. Red looked at his feet and saw some cigarette smoke seep out of the crack at the bottom of the door. Up in smoke...

Red looked back up to where Chrome was when he looked down. "Chrome, do you thi-" He cut himself off. Chrome was gone. Out of sight and off to class. Red sighed again and walked back the way he had came, towards his class.


Sorry if it isn't that good. School has melted my brain lately and apparently that's where skills as an author are from. I know its short, but something is better than nothing and I'd rather having something for Holiday break than nothing.

Anyways, I'll hopefully be able to put up the next part as soon as possible. It'll be what happens behind that door with Gold and his friends. Who are they? Well, you'll just have to wait and find out~ :3