Chapter 2

The following morning…

Rays of sunlight break through the darkness under my eyelids, and my eyes flutter open only to be blinded by these rays. Squeezing my eyelids tightly shut again, I lift my head up slowly while covering my face with my paw. It is too early to wake up… After my eyes recover for a moment I blink repeatedly to regain my vision, and hope that I am home where I belong. But instead when the blurriness goes away, I find myself in the same, small, wooden room. I groan loudly, and let my head fall back onto the hay bed. I guess the nightmare isn't over yet, or rather this isn't a dream. Maybe I should just go back to sleep…

I let out a sigh and slowly close my eyes once again. Then I hear the small door to the room slowly creak open, but I'm too tired and frustrated to open my eyes to see who was opening it. So I lie still on the bed listening to the door open then shut again after a short moment. I wait, and then open my eyes again not to find anyone in the room with me. Instead, I find a small bowl of sliced pecha berries positioned by the door frame.

"For me I guess…" I say out loud, rolling off the bed and heading towards the door. I pushed the bowl over with my foot then proceeded to open the door. Looking out into the hall, I find no trace of who left it for me. There are only the old wooden walls in hallway, and a couple of doors that must belong to Andi and her mom's rooms. I guess it was Andi's mother, I should probably thank her.

Sticking my paw back into the room, I grab a slice of pecha berry before I fully step out the door. The hall seems to lead to a large foyer that also leads to maybe a kitchen or some other room. Some sounds are coming from that area, so I assume she is there. I take a bite of the fruit in my paw and slowly tread down the hallway.

After making it halfway down the hall I hear Andi's mother behind me calling, "Well hello there Neo dear!" I scream in shock and Andi starts rushing from the room down the hall over to us.

"What's going on?!" Andi yells.

"N-Nothing I just got spooked that's all…"

"Well you gave me a heart attack! Wait, what are you doing out here anyways?" Andi questioned.

"Well, I found a bowl of fruit left in my room and wanted to thank your mom for giving it to me." I answer quietly, not making eye contact.

"That wasn't me Neo." Andi's mom replied. My eyes widen and I glance over at Andi, as her face turns red.

"Wait you…" Before I could get a response, Andi swiftly turns on her toes away from the both of us and crosses her paws in front of her. Andi did that…for me…That thought triggers my face to redden as well. Andi's mom, in turn, has a big grin on her face.

"Well isn't that cute! My little Andi is fond of someone!" She giggles.

"I am not! I just thought he needed food that's all mother!" Andi assures us. "I'm leaving!" And with that Andi runs down the hall back into the other room.

"Suit yourself Andi." Andi's mom huffs, and then turns her attention towards me. "Oh that's right, Neo we need to discuss what happened to you. That is if you are feeling well enough to talk about it now." Andi sticks her head around the corner looking a bit concerned.

"Oh yeah…" I reply. Andi's mom grabs me by the arm and leads me into the other room (which it is in fact a kitchen). She has me sit down in a small wooden stool in front of a just as small wooden table. Andi's mom takes the seat in front of me giving me a serious look, which is not like I've seen her so far. I begin to fidget when I look back at her, feeling really uneasy about what she's about to say. I look down at my paws and begin to fiddle with my claws. It's almost like I'm waiting on trial or something…

"So Neo," She says, grabbing my attention away from my paws. "From what I've gathered from the situation, I think you have amnesia. Which, it explains why you don't understand how you ended up here in the first place." My mind shuts down completely and confusion filled thoughts and questions start to swell. As this happens, my head lowers as if I'm trying to find the answer on the table top.

"Neo. Neo are you there?" She calls. My head snaps up and I shake my head yes, giving her a signal to continue.

"Now, we just need to figure out what to do to bring your memory back and find a way for you to return home. But sadly, from what I know there is no known way to get to Unova from Sinnoh."

"So are you saying I'm trapped here?" I ask, in fear.

"You are 'trapped'. That is, unless you want to do something to change that." She states.

"Something like what? Because I haven't the slightest clue about what to do about my situation." I growl.

"Well then let me give you some choices. Either you sit here and mope, or you go out there and find your lost memory. And maybe when you find it you can return home." Can I even do it? I mean I probably could find my memory, but this place...

"Wait, I can't just go out in Sinnoh alone. I don't know the surroundings well or the majority of the Pokémon who live here."

"You have a point there."

"I can go with you!" Andi exclaims. I quickly turn towards Andi, who has an extremely determined and excited expression on her face. She's standing on the very tip of her toes and leaning forward on another little table. But her enthusiasm isn't shared with her mom by the looks of it.

"I don't think that's the best idea, you're still too-" She starts.

"I can do it! I'm not a child anymore! He deserves a chance to go back where he belongs right? I think I could help him..." Silence fills the room. I feel the intense need to say something but my mind is being pulled in two different ways. I do need help...she would be able to help me but on the other hand there is no need to pull her or her mom into my problem any further.

I shake my head and I finally manage to come up with a response. I slowly turn towards her, give her a small smile, and say "I appreciate you trying to help me, I really do. But I should do this alone."

"But I can't just let you go by yourself! You need someone to guide you!" Andi protested. I shake my head.

"You've done enough for me already. It's okay." Andi's blue ears fold forward over her eyes and she looks down. Honestly…I would like someone to come with me but…I've burdened them enough. I need to go back where I belong.

"Are you absolutely sure about this? I mean I don't like the idea but Andi does have a good point." Andi's mom adds.

"I'm sure. I'm going to do this alone."

Sorry for this short and uneventful chapter. But it will get better, I promise!