Chapter two is here, and I've noticed many questions as to what happened to the last person of the group from part 1, Emily. I plan on something for her in the future, don't worry lol. Well, I'm out of things to introduce so, yeah, here's the next chapter, R&R would be great, thanks!
It was about dinner time and the sky was getting darker. JJ, Snivy, and Ralts were at their house introducing themselves, at least to the best they could…
"My parents were young. Both still Servine, they left to go on an exploration and never came back."
"Oh, that is bad." JJ said with a sigh. "I don't remember my parents."
"Neither do I…" Ralts sighed.
"I'd say that is worse." Snivy suddenly added. "At least I knew my parents as Pokémon. You guys can't remember, I feel especially sorry for you JJ. Human parents are much more attached then Pokémon parents." JJ shifted on his bed.
"You know a lot about humans, it seems everyone does? I'm not the first one?" Snivy got up and hopped up the steps and joined her two friends.
"About thirty years ago, a Pikachu just appeared in that same area where I found you." She looked at JJ. "And when he appeared, all hell broke loose. Natural disasters, wild Pokémon kidnapping, it was a free-for-all almost every day. The town had no clue that the Pikachu, formerly also a human, had no part to play in those events, but some poser Gengar step him up and eventually, he got chased out with his friend, Mudkip."
"Chased out?!" JJ jumped up.
"Hey, hey, you need to relax; nobody is going to hurt you, certainly not anyone in this town." Snivy said. JJ sat down beside Ralts and listened some more.
"Eventually, they were found innocent by a Ninetails, and in the end, they saved the world from a massive comet that was about to strike the earth."
"Wow…" Ralts marveled.
"After that, everyone dug through the archives now located just north of town. They looked for anything about humans, history, personality, how they even came to this world. It appears there are only two known ways a human can enter this world. One, be cursed by only a Ninetails, two, the universe pulls in here for a purpose, then you leave soon after."
"Leave…" JJ said under his breath.
"…unless your bond here is totally un-breakable with someone here, yeah. That is how we know so much about them, because one came already, you would be the second."
"Talk to her…" JJ heard a voice in his head. He looked around.
"What's up JJ?" Snivy asked getting a few berries and apples for everyone.
"Thought I heard someone."
"I did too…" Ralts said. "Best not to worry about it. Probably our stomach's way of saying feed me." All three laughed at the comment. JJ felt like saying something and Ralts sensed it. JJ stood up and smiled at Snivy.
"You know, you really are a good Pokémon Snivy. Taking in two people you just met hours ago and treating them like family… it really means a lot to me, thank you so much." His ears twitched when he smiled. Ralts stood up.
"And thanks for pulling me out of the crowd. I was worried someone would hurt me. Thanks." Snivy stood silently and nodded in approval.
"It's rare anyone thanks me for what I do." Her voice became raspy and serious. "It means more to me that you thank me, both of you. I suppose I should explain myself…" JJ and Ralts looked at each other with concerned looks and hopped down to join their friend on her bed.
"Something bothering you?" Ralts asked. JJ rubbed her back with his bushy tail to comfort her.
"Five years ago… I lied when I said my parents never came back… I told you because I didn't think I could trust you two…" The two shifted un-easily. "I was wrong." The two relaxed at bit. "What really happened was… in this house, this is where the human lived at one point. Then, he left with his partner to find some distant land. Now my family and I were homeless, the disasters destroyed by parents home way before I was even born. I was born near a volcano in a cave, not a nursery. All I remember are my parents fighting. Just yelling, physically trading attacks, and I was watching quietly. Oh…" She let out a sniffle.
"I'm sorry, if this is too much for you to talk about, we understand." JJ said with a warming tone. Snivy smiled and nodded.
"It's only fair. I promised myself I would recall that day and tell others about it." JJ and Ralts traded looks and waited. "One night, on the outskirts of this town, my father and mother found this abandoned house. We took residence in here… then chaos erupted for some reason in the town… and we needed to let homeless people into our house. My father and mother welcomed many in without question… then their judgment was put to the test when a Bisharp came to stay. He was a shady figure, but my parents never cared, they let him in. Then… one n-night h…" She shed a tear. "In the night he slit my father's throat and took my mother away… and scarred by tail." She lifted her tail, and a giant black X pattern darkened now with green covered the top of her tail.
"Snivy…" Ralts hugged her close; JJ just rested his head on her shoulder.
"I'm sorry about your parents… you were young and didn't really have a choice."
"No, I didn't but the choice I had was hard. Give up, send all these people away and cry myself to death. Or take it as an example, that no matter the risks, help others, love others even if they would consider shedding your blood. So, I took care of everyone that remained, even got some food for my bravery that they noticed. When Gallade became the 'police' he immediately ordered that this house be renovated, and I could call it my home. He said this: 'This brave Snivy helped many others in need. Her parents shed blood helping others. Now we will help her.' See, that is what he said, but he meant so much more. He never will say it, but Gallade is the most balanced person I've ever met. He knows justice, but forgiveness when necessary. He is the rightful leader."
"He is amazing, he could've easily kicked us out, but he didn't." JJ said.
"And he trusted you to take care of me." Ralts smiled. "I think he was right."
"Indeed he was…" JJ agreed.
"So I continued taking in strangers with nowhere else to go, but none ever thanked me. Most just said they slowed me down. It shortly after the crisis ended I took in an injured Charizard. Then when he got better, he tried killing me and almost burned the house down. Gallade happened to be right outside when it happened and Gallade crippled the Charizard and arrested him. Then that was the last guest I had. Then you two came along and here we are now, heh…" Snivy blinked twice before a few more tears streamed down her face, but she refused to completely break down. She knew it would make JJ worry. "I never wanted anyone to die or get hurt. But even wanting that can harm you with the one thing you want to avoid. I don't know why Bisharp wanted my parents' blood. I don't know why Charizard wanted me dead, but I don't care. I don't care because I will do what I do best, care about others." JJ and Ralts looked at each other and smiled. They both snuggled up to her. Snivy smiled and sighed. "Maybe… just maybe… You guys are a new start…"
"Talk to her JJ." A voice echoed in JJ's head, alerting him again. Ralts looked around.
"Snivy, do you mind if JJ and I talk in private?" Snivy nodded quietly. JJ was just as clueless as Snivy was, but followed Ralts anyway outside. Ralts motioned for them to walk, JJ played along.
"…you thinking about what Snivy said?" JJ started. She nodded.
"And another thing."
"What?" She looked at JJ questioningly.
"I hear voices, do you?" JJ thought and he just recently heard the voice.
"Every now and then… you hear a girl's voice?"
"Yeah… telling me to talk to you."
"Same here! Why now though?" the Eevee did not understand.
"I don't know… but I'm real curious as to why it wants us to talk to each other…" Ralts looked up in thought.
"We should get back, it is getting dark out here." JJ turned back to the house.
"I'm going to stay out here for a while." Ralts said to her friend.
"…really? I'm not leaving you out here alone." Ralts sighed and got up. "… I don't want you to get hurt, neither would Snivy." Ralts smiled.
"Thanks."
"Sure thing." The duo entered the house to see Snivy already fast asleep. The duo went to their beds and got settled.
"Night JJ."
"Night Ralts."
"Night JJ, night Ralts." They looked at each other and nodded. They both heard it, but took it as an invitation to sleep, and they took it immediately.
But somewhere close by, the invitation to one was not to sleep… but something dangerous.
A tiny yellow Vulpix wondered through a forest lost. He had never actually come to this world before, and was panicking when he didn't remember anything. He had intended to just cross over, but something went wrong to the point is it like he cursed himself, which is normally impossible. He looked around and could only remember simple fragments.
"Okay… I am so lost." He sighed sitting down. "I've passed this exact spot at least six times already… maybe I'll just try again in the morning."
"Look boys… dinner." Vulpix heard a close voice from behind and turned around. Three Mightyena slowly surrounded him with their fangs showing. "Young flesh is so tender…" Vulpix couldn't run, all he could do was fight. He lowered his head and spread his legs into his battle stance.
"Come on then!" Vulpix taunted. "Afraid of a house puppy?" The leader of the three smirked. Then he looked at his two followers and nodded. Both of them lunged at him, but being much smaller, was able to run beneath the coming dome they made. One crashed into a nearby tree, the other staggered when he landed. Seizing the chance, Vulpix tackled the one that staggered into the same tree so they were stacked on each other. Vulpix hesitated, but focused and charged a orange flame in his mouth. The leader jumped in shock that this little Vulpix was so strong. Vulpix released a devastating Heat Wave, hitting both of the Pokémon and setting fire to the tree they were against. The leader lunged from behind Vulpix and struck him against the ground. Vulpix got up, but got slashed on his side, sending him flying into another tree. Vulpix was hurt, he couldn't see clearly because the sudden impact and the glow of the burning tree impaired his vision. He struggled to get to his feet and the leader laughed.
"Very strong fellow hm? Maybe we could use you for something so I let you choose." He had an interesting accent.
"What…?"
"Live and join my pack, or die and be my meal, what will it be?"
*sniff* *sniff*
"Hey, Ralts, wake up." JJ poked Ralts. "Ralts." She stirred. "Hey Ralts!" She rolled over and opened one eye.
"JJ? Hmm… wait…" *sniff* "Is that…?"
"Smoke?" Snivy woke up. "From where?" She asked. JJ got up and looked out the window.
"It's coming from the forest, we should check it out." JJ said getting down from the window. "Tell Gallade in necessary."
"Everyone is probably asleep, but still, it isn't everyday a fire is in the forest at this time of night. Come on, let's go." Snivy helped Ralts up and JJ stretched to wake himself up. The three were all awake.
"Alright, let's go."
Vulpix was tired; constant dodging and strafing his lazy tackles were taking a toll on his body. They weren't even attacks, just jumps. Vulpix summoned the remaining strength he had and charged a massive Fire Blast, but Mightyena saw it and sent Vulpix flying with a dark tackle, Sucker Punch. Vulpix accepted defeat.
"Die hm? Such a shame, you are a good fighter, and so young. Such is life I suppose."
"Hey you!" He turned to see three small Pokémon giving him death stares.
"Annnd you are?" he asked. JJ stepped forward.
"I should ask you the same thing, but I know already who you are. What do I need to say?"
"You spit fire young one."
"Thank you." JJ snarled. "Leave, now. Before we come to blows." The Mightyena was done playing around. He lunged at JJ and knocked him aside. Before JJ could get up, he got pinned down. "Snivy!" HE called for help. Snivy nodded and charged with her tail glowing green from a Leaf Blade. Mightyena was about to bite JJ, but Snivy came between them and flipped herself to smash Mightyena into the air. "Ralts, throw me up!" JJ yelled.
"Hang on!" She grabbed Eevee and threw him above Mightyena. JJ glowed white and charged him with a Take Down. Snivy jumped up and joined JJ's attack. She charged her tail again and both of their attacks collided.
"Get dunked!" Snivy yelled as she landed next to Ralts and JJ. The leader was tired, beat up. Ralts felt something approaching from behind her and she turned around to face it. Gallade was clapping.
"Good job." JJ didn't listen and ran over to the Vulpix that was knocked out. He sniffed it and stepped back.
"Somehow this scent is familiar." Gallade tied the Mightyena up along with its followers.
"You are under arrest for attacking a Pokémon." Gallade said dragging them away. "Come see me tomorrow morning, I need to give you guys something. Snivy… do you mind about Vulpix… you know."
"No problem." Snivy waved at him. JJ carried the Vulpix on his back,
"Let's get you home, good job Ralts, you made that attack happen." JJ said with a smile.
"It was the best I could do, he was a dark type so I couldn't attack him, sorry." She frowned.
"Hey don't sweat it, we got him." JJ reassured her.
"Yeah I guess… thanks."
"No problem, Snivy, you okay?"
"Yeah, just tired… haven't done that much fighting in a while. You really stand up for others hm?" She smiled.
"It's just wrong to harm others for no reason. It doesn't accomplish anything. We should get home."
"I'll teleport us." Ralts focused and they were instantly back home. They set Vulpix on the other half of Snivy's massive bed.
"He can sleep here until I get more straw from storage." Snivy said, again showing a sign of caring, taking yet another person in that she didn't even know. "Now I'm tired, what about you guys? …guys?" She smiled when she saw both of them already asleep in their beds. "Mom, dad, I'm doing you proud." She laid on her half and instantly fell asleep.
"Emily, come out." Joseph released the young Buneary. She had been quiet since her mother vanished, now JJ and Serah were gone, she wasn't doing so well. "Emily, you are going to be with us for now." A shiny Gardevoir stood next to him.
"At least until JJ comes back."
"…Bun…"
"We will keep you safe and well… your mother… I heard about what happened, and I'm sorry."
"…buneary…" she said sadly.
"But she died saving her friend, and she is always with you, watching and loving you, never forget that."
Buneary nodded, she knew it was true, but she wanted a hug right now, not just any hug, but her mother's hug.
