Bad habit is I cannot STOP typing this like i got a good feeling so far and good music to help the creativity. anyway Thanks for sticking with me and as always I don't own Pokemon or anything affiliated with it. I just like throwing a nerd and child together eh?

-Madame


"I've told you a thousand times I don't remember anything! I wouldn't be surprised if one your goons didn't knock me out!" She spat at Maxie. The doctor began trying to pop her leg into place and she screamed out in pain as she felt her leg snap back leaving her tearing up and gripping the table with a death threat.

"As I have told YOU my grunts had found you in this condition! You could have bled to death you fool had Selene not wrapped your leg so you didn't gush blood till you ran dry!" He snapped his fingers and a grunt appeared to his side.

"Yes sir?"

"Get me Selene. I don't care if she's asleep…" He was suddenly cut off by May.

"Wait Maxie….I….don't want her in here." He raised an eyebrow to her request.

"Are you scared to know the truth Miss Maple?" His words stung but she knew it had to be done. All she could see in her head was Steven. But he was too good for that. Why would he do anything to harm her? She hoped and prayed Selene would tell a different story. Maybe about how she tripped or how she was just found this way. "Bring Selene in. We need her story." May bit her lip as the grunt left swiftly going to bring in the girl who had saved her life as sad as it was to admit.

"Alright Max she'll heal up just keep the leg propped up and she feels adventurous to have her try crutches I'll have a nurse stationed to help her with her daily needs."

"That isn't necessary but I appreciate the offer doctor." Maxie chatted away to his long term friend from what she gathered. Maxie had changed a little since she last met him. His hair was a little longer but slicked back with glasses on his face this time around. He wore a long deep red coat with a maroon sweater and red shorts which had shown maroon leggings and boots. He looked nerdy as he always had but somehow he had a more serious look about him and she didn't much like it as he was criminal playing against natures for his own truth and ideals. Pale as ever holding a stronger definition of laugh lines around his mouth and dark circles under his eyes. She quickly looked away staring at the ground as Maxie caught her staring at his features.

"I'll be sure to make sure to help her make a swift recovery. Ah Selene, come in" He motioned the girl to walk in as he caught sight of her. Selene stumbled in and waved at May

"Um…about earlier….sorry May."

"Why are you sorry? You saved my life didn't you?" It had occurred to Selene May had not remembered her screaming fit. She looked at Maxie puzzled. "But…I do have to ask where my bag is?"

"It….wasn't…"

"Do not scream Miss May." Maxie scolded the young woman.

"When I found you the pack was gone."

May gasped sobbing uncontrollably. She didn't care who saw her she needed a good cry after all this shit had gone through. Maxie had walked over to her standing awkwardly unable to process whether or not to hug her. "My….Pokemon…I…." she kept sniffling wiping her nose as Maxie handed her a box of tissues.

"I hate seeing you this way. You need to calm down and help us get your Pokémon back."

"WHY WOULD YOU HELP ME?!" She screamed

"You are a foolish girl! I have not only saved your life I am offering to save your Pokémon as well! You will be paying me back for this mind you! There's a difference in being evil and being inhuman! Selene I want you to explain what you found the WHOLE story and I want Miss Maple to confirm things in the story and figure it out from there!"

Selene straightened her posture as Maxie barked orders. "Well….As your mission requested I did find evidence of Team Rocket here in Hoenn. Recently a top executive had sneaked in and challenged the league and almost won but Mr. Stone had beaten him. I followed the grunt until I lost him as he made a few turns and I lost sight of him. A few minutes later I heard a loud dragging sound and I pursued the grunt who had met with man in a tan trench coat and fedora hiding his face. They dragged the body into a secret entrance of the victory road and I decided to land Golbat far enough away to where I wouldn't be spotted. I walked to the cave where I saw what looked like Steven Stone leaving the cave…."

"It's not true!" May interrupted and Selene had went wide eyed only to see Maxie bark at her.

"Miss Maple would you let her finish?!"

"So….I went into the cave when the coast was clear…" She gulped clearing her throat hoping no more outbursts would happen "I found May with her arms tied and a broken leg in a pool of blood. I had helped her up and told her I'd be taking her to you wear she tried to give me the money she had on her but her pack was obviously gone….I thought the best thing was to bring her here. I knew you wouldn't let her die."

"Of course I wouldn't I'm not a cruel leader." He sat in his office chair looking up at the ceiling watching the magma flow through the translucent tubes. "Now Miss Maple. Would you give us your story?"

She decided to lie. There was no way Steven had done all this he wasn't capable. She looked around and bit her lip thinking of an excuse to keep Steven safe. How would she know if Selene wasn't making this up just as an excuse to get rid of him?

"It had to be a rocket member he reeked of cigarettes that's all I remember." May saw Selene laugh at Maxie's expression to the cigarette comment.

"Very well…..Selene go. Leave us." Selene gave one last look to May and shook her head at the lies she knew he was being fed. Maxie lit up a cigarette from his pack and took a long drag making sure to take in everything in and analyze it. Once Selene shut the door Maxie's eyes peered up over his glasses to look at the pitiful sight the champion was. Sobbing and rubbing her arms to calm herself down. Not much had changed in 6 years besides her body being more filled out. Her hair the same style with long bangs hanging down while the rest of her hair was held back in a small ponytail. She had a spare grunt uniform on since her old clothes had been ruined by blood stains. The tops no matter how hard he tried always ran small on her making her chest look extremely large. She was a woman now that's for sure.

"Why did you lie to me?" He took another drag and looked at her dead on now.

"Maxie I'm not…." She was shaking and the tears fell harder now.

"Miss Maple I won't hear about you protecting your pathetic boyfriend. If he is indeed a rat I must eliminate him not only for my team but the safety of Hoenn. If you haven't realized I'm trying to help Hoenn not harm it."

She sneered at him and he raised his eyebrow

"If you're going to be a snarky child I will leave you to suffer. I am sending grunts to keep watch on the league. You are going to heal and then you and I are heading to Kanto to solve this problem."

He heart skipped a beat as she heard Kanto. "But Maxie…I don't…..have money or my Pokémon."

"Miss Maple Im sure you have a PC with other Pokémon? And do not worry about money. But first thing is first we will get your leg fixed up. Now the nurse Alex will be here shortly and please no more crying." He put out his cig and and went over to wipe the tears from her eyes. "We will get your Pokémon back. But you need to stay strong for them as I'm sure they are for you. Now get some sleep in the room to your right…..Miss MA…"

Her body itched to hug him. Not even him just someone so she wasn't alone. She sobbed into his chest gripping onto his coat "Please Maxie…I don't care what I have to do I just want my Pokémon safe I love them so much they made me so strong and I need them back safe….please don't….leave….as much as I know you hate me and I'm not fond of the idea either….I" The nurse opened the door and began to walk back out when she saw May sobbing.

"No it's fine come in." He parted May from his body as much as the emotions scrapped at his stone heart. "May this is your nurse she will help take care of you and help you begin to walk again." He began to leave and May looked him quietly sniffling to herself, she had gotten to close and invaded his space but she really needed the companion ship as her Pokémon were no longer there to help her.

"Hello May I'm Alex and I'll be here for anything you need." Her smile was warm and her long loose purple curls hugged her face and caramel skin complimented her features. She seemed friendly and nice. "Let's get you ready for bed hmm?"


Two weeks had passed and no sign of Maxie no matter how many times she asked Alex. She was starting to walk again but not in a marathon condition again. She felt fat laying around in bed all day. She told Alex stories about being champion being careful to avoid mention foiling team magma's plans on more than one time.

"I'm sorry I don't know how or where he is but I'm sure he's fine!" She handed her a glass filled with orange juice and some warm pancakes to have for her breakfast. May felt a little guilty Alex was super dedicated to her job including catering to her every wish she had assumed she was just paid extremely well or maybe she really was just that nice. A knock at the door and her heart almost leaped as she saw that flipped red hair and he walked in to grab some papers from his desk. Not even giving May a second glance which broke her heart. Alex rose up and tapped Maxie on the shoulder.

"Maxie sir? She can walk again." She nudged May to stand up as she began to walk again slow at first but surely she was starting to walk.

"Ah she is free to go then. I'll have a grunt escort her."

"Pardon me sir…but her Pokémon?"

Maxie threw a pack at her with all her Pokémon and belongings in it.

"HOW DID YOU…"

"About two days after your incident a grunt of ours tracked down the idiot who took it and eliminated him. Gave it back to me to which I kept safe until I knew she was better to have it again." But why wouldn't Maxie even look at her?

"But Maxie I…..we…..Kanto…" May stuttered hugging the pokeballs close to her chest.

"Not your problem. I will handle them myself." His face was serious. As May started to approach him. They looked at each other until one of them finally spoke.

"Maxie….there's something wrong isn't there?" She tilted her head. "Was it the hugging? I'm sorry I know It was personal and….

"Miss Maple….That isn't it. Your hugging was fine I understand why you did it."

"Then tell me Maxie why you haven't spoken to me in two weeks! I was worried! You didn't even….YOU DIDN'T EVEN CHECK ON ME AT ALL."

"I trust Alex enough and as you must know I wasn't here this is the first day I've been back. I'm not your husband and I don't need to check on you. I believed in her and I had more than enough grunts here to protect you."

"Well what the hell were you gone for two weeks for without telling a soul?"

"I was in Ever Grande investigating as I thought. There…..isn't a league anymore. There's not a soul in Ever Grande. The whole league building was bombed along with half of the victory road missing. Countless Pokémon were killed and I don't even know about the human body count."

"I DON'T BELIEVE YOU MAXIE! THERE'S NO WAY THE LEAGUE IS JUST GONE!"

"Fool…. Alex you may leave and go back to the hospital or stay and watch over injured grunts. Miss Maple you and I are taking a trip. Pack some spare clothes. You will need them because I have changed my mind. You and I will be taking a trip to Ever Grande and Kanto."


Ouch hopefully everyone is okay! I love my hoenners to much hehe but we'll see i appreciate constructive criticism and any ideas to help are welcome.

~Madame