Before I start, I will post what OC's have been accepted for each group.

Shade's Army

1 Cepharus Viper

2 Rose Carmine

3 Jack Skeleton

4

5

New Heroes

1 Zane Adore (Leader because he was first to send in an OC)

2 Lucas Taylor

3 Joseph Gray

4 Violet Hamilton

5 Silver Stryker

Pokémon Rangers

1 Karina Incendria

2 Shiori Sparks

3 Javier Cotton

4 Dwayne Arias

Remember, any character from any group may be in extreme danger at any time; they are dealing with an illegal Army with weaponry so if you want your OC to be pulled out, just ask and I can make up a story for why they left. Now, onto the actual story.

Chapter 3: The Shadow of Shade

"Shade's Army is headed in this direction and they'll be here very shortly. Now that Latias was discovered, we can't fly by underwater." Lucas said as he led them towards the ocean.

"So what's the plan?" Adam asked.

"There's a plan?" Lucas asked. Bianca and Adam sighed and glanced at each other. "Actually, I'm going to go in with my Buizel and distract that entire ship. When I give you the all clear, you two fly over on Latias; tell Zane I'm sorry if I'm late." Lucas instructed.

"Got it. Now if we don't mess this up, it just might work." Bianca said nervously.

"Let's wait here Bianca, Lucas will tell us when to go." Adam said, walking closer to Latias.

"Looks like some is hesitant again." Bianca laughed.

"Heights aren't exactly my strong spot, like I said before." Adam was shaking a bit.

"I'm used to Latias, I'll be up front, and you just hang on for the ride." Bianca winked, making Adam turn a faint shade of red.

"Let's put this plan in action. Buizel come on out." Lucas pulled out a Pokeball and released his Buizel.

"Good luck Lucas." Bianca said. Lucas nodded as he and Buizel jumped into the water and headed off.

(=.=)

"We're almost there Buizel, just a little more." Lucas patted his Pokémon on the head and grabbed the blade that was attached to his belt. "Now to get their attention." Lucas then proceeded to stab the boat with the blade, knowing that it wouldn't do much damage.

"Kid! What are you doing down there?" A man yelled from the railing.

"Perfect, now for the illusion." Lucas planted a small disk on the side of the boat, punch in a few numbers and dove underwater. A huge puff of smoke quickly erupted from the side, making it look like an explosion.

"Someone go to the lower levels and check that hole! Everyone else, find that kid. Don't kill him, bring him here alive." The man ordered.

"Son of a Bidoof." Lucas whispered as he emerged from the water. "I have the boat looking for me; you have to get across now!" Lucas shouted through his transceiver.

"Ok." Adam swallowed harshly. "L-Looks like we have to go now." Bianca laughed as Adam grabbed onto her waist as Latias started to hover higher and higher in the air.

"It'll be over before you know it. Come on Latias, let's go." Bianca smiled. Adam shut his eyes and Latias shot off.

(=.=)

"Looks like we're coming up quickly on the ship. They seem pretty distracted at the moment. Do you see Lucas?" Bianca asked.

"I can't see anything. I have my eyes closed." Adam answered. He was so close to Bianca that his head was right against her back.

"Are you really that scared?" Bianca laughed.

"I hate heights. I have ever since…. That day."

"No time for flashbacks! Just look for Lucas!" Bianca snapped.

"You know there is such a word as please." Adam slowly opened his eyes. "Let's see, we have a few guards around the doors. A huge gathering. Lucas being hauled in by Shade. Wait what?" Adam squinted to get a better view.

"He was caught? What do we do?"

"I don't know but things are about to get very interesting around here." Adam shifted back a little but was still clinging to Bianca's waist for dear life.

"What's the matter?"

"Oh nothing, just the fact that they are aiming at us with guns." Adam answered nervously.

"What? Guns?" Bianca turned her head.

"Yes, guns! The automatic and quite intimidating kind!" Adam replied. Gun shots started to fill the air and Latias started evading rapidly.

"Oh man! This is why I hate height!" Adam clung to Bianca again. Latias made a swift movement to the left and it caused Adam and Bianca to slide off and fall onto the ship's deck.

"Latias, don't worry about us! Just meet up with the others!" Bianca yelled. Latias was a bit hesitant but was off quickly. Bianca then looked at Adam who was still struggling to get up. "Well… don't worry about me anyway." Bianca smirked as she helped Adam up.

"Well if it isn't Latias's friends." A voice boomed from behind them. The two turned around to see a man standing over them, holding an AK-47 in his left hand and it rested on his shoulder.

"What, no clever saying?" Bianca asked.

"First off, don't toy with a man who can shoot you dead easily. Second, I haven't had my morning coffee so I'm not completely awake right now." The man sighed.

"Who are you anyway?" Adam asked.

"I'm Shade. And you two, along with your friend over here are going to tell us where Latias is." Shade lowered the rifle.

"Don't tell him anything!" Lucas yelled.

"Shut up kid!" Shade kicked Lucas in the stomach and laughed as he fell on the deck, huffing for air. "Now tell me where Latias is headed or else." Shade held up the gun. The three stayed silent. "Fine. Lead them to the chambers." Shade instructed. One crew member each grabbed one of the kids.

"How long shall we keep them there sir?" The woman holding Adam asked.

"I'll be following Rose. Don't worry." Shade replied with an evil smirk. The kids all exchanged concerned glances.

(=.=)

"Get in there kid!" Shade kicked Adam into the chamber and he tumbled onto the wooden floor. "It's noon. You have exactly twenty –four hours to decide if you want to give up Latias. If you don't… let's just say, this room will be the last place you ever see." Shade started to walk out of the door.

"Wait! You're just leaving us in here?" Lucas screamed.

"That's the idea." Shade sneered.

"You're sick! When we get out of this, I'm going to kick your-"

"Arceus!" Adam interrupted.

"What?" Lucas asked in an angry tone.

"I said Arceus so you wouldn't curse." Adam smiled.

"Dude! That was the perfect time to curse!" Lucas argued.

"Enough!" Shade shot his gun through the roof. Bianca jumped and quickly clenched onto Adam's neck. Shade then slammed the door and they heard him lock it. Adam then turned his head towards Bianca.

"Heh, look who's scared now." Adam teased. Bianca glared at him and released her grip around his neck but didn't move away from his side.

"That's it then. Unless we find a way out, we're done." Lucas pounded a fist against the floor.

"He's right." Bianca sighed as she grabbed onto Adam's arm.

"And this starts the longest twenty-four hours of our lives." Adam said.