Author's notes: Hello! It's me with the second chapter of my new story. At first, I want to thank everybody, who send in an OC for sending in an OC. ... That sounded stupid, right? But you know what I mean. It comes from the bottom of my heart. Keep sending in OCs, I'm still accepting some baddies. As for the good guys, I am yet undecided on whether I have 6 or 7 and maybe, I could include an 8th one, but as I said, I am yet unsure of this. Okay, without further ado, let's get this show on the road!
The Adventures of Hunter Chapter 2: Hunter's dilemma
„We have finally arrived", Missy squealed happily, when she and Blaze set their feet on the ground of the only port in Orre, Gateon Port. „So this is Orre?" Blaze said with a disappointed expression on her face. „This is a dump compared to my old home". „We went here on vacation remember?" Missy asked. „Yeah, yeah, I know", Blaze shrugged it off and looked around. She had to admit that this town was not quite as „dumpy" as she first said it was. But it really was not to her liking.
„This is embarrassing for me, the amazing awesome Blaze" she cried out in frustration. Missy was the complete opposite. She was happily watching her surroundings and taking all the new things she had not seen before in like a sponge. „Apparently, this city is called Gateon Port", Missy said but was ignored by Blaze.
„So here we are", Hunter said, when the little group arrived in Pyrite Town. „Ugh, it's dirty here", Luna said with a disgusted look on her face. „Dirty, but still my hometown", Hunter growled slightly at Luna's comment.
„We are grateful that you brought us here", Riv said politely to lighten the mood a little. „Heh, you'd better be", Cloud smiled, „without us, you'd be screwed by some nasty-ass sandstorm out there". „Or Tysion and his pal", Hunter added. „Are your wounds serious?" This question was directed to Riv. „No, I think it's okay", she answered with a bright smile on her face. „Thanks for asking, though". „No problem", Hunter closed his eyes and smiled.
„And what do you plan to do with us next?" Luna asked curiously. „Well, next we are going to find a place for you to stay", Cloud said, still smiling. „Come with me". He led the two girls through the town.
„Is this town really dangerous as the rumours say it would be?" Riv asked with a worried expression on her face. „It is, but as long as you are here with me or Hunter, you're safe", Cloud assured her. „I understand", Riv said. „But I don't!" Luna shouted, „why do I, the princess of Orre, have to cooperate with some low-life thieves?" Instead of replying to her question, Cloud shot her a quick glare and said: „Well, these „low-life thieves" are your only hope of surviving in this town. And if you are eager to make your position known to the entire town and get us all into trouble, go ahead. I promise you, getting your head chopped off doesn't hurt as much as people say it would". Luna was silenced immediately. A huge lump formed in her throat and she swallowed it.
„Whee, swimming", a squealing voice shouted.
„Who is disturbing me, the awesome, amazing Blaze?" the Vulpix said sternly and stared down into the water. Something small and swift swam by and jumped out of the water. „Oh, a Vulpix and a strangely coloured Eevee that looks like it fell into a pot of black and white chocolate! They'll eat me for sure! Damnit, must flee", the little creature, outing itself as a female Finneon, cried out. „Epic Evolution! Doot! Doot! Dooooot! Felicia Mode Change to... Felicia Runaway Mode!". And with that, she swam away as fast as she could. „Hey! Wait!" Blaze shouted after the female Finneon, but she was already gone.
„Who was that?" Missy asked with a curious look on her face. „I don't know" Blaze replied. „Well, who cares? She was probably weaker than me anyhow". She rose her nose up in the sky and walked away from the shore. „I don't like it here", she said. „Come on, sidekick. Let's leave this place". „Okay", Missy said and followed her friend. „Sometimes, she can be such a diva...", Missy smiled. „But it's fun being around her. It draws me away from...". Her smile suddenly turned upside down and she looked back at the sea. Her electric blue eyes went wet for a while, but she shook it off and ran after Blaze, who was ways ahead by now. The two left Gateon Port and went in south-eastern direction.
„Hey, Hunter" a voice called. „What is it?" Hunter turned to look at a Bagon, who walked towards him. „Oh, it's you, Lance", Hunter said neutrally. „I heard you brought somebody from the desert with you?" Lance, the Bagon asked. „Information sure spreads fast here" Hunter smiled. „It is a very talkative town".
„You're right" Lance agreed. „But I came for a different reason. The Chief of this city wants to talk with you". „It's that time again?" Hunter asked with an annoyed expression in his face. „What does he want this time?". „You know him much better than I do" Lance said. „I really don't know what someone like HIM could want from you. Anyway, be careful. You don't know what they could have planned".
„You mean it's a trap?"
„Probably".
„Alright, I'll watch out for the odds. Oh, and one thing!"
„What is it?" Lance asked curiously. „Go and see Cloud. He should be with an Absol and a Ralts. Tell them that I have gone to see the chief of this town and that I want them to be safe. After that, you take them to a safe place, preferably Agate Village. I will come there as fast as I can, alright?"
Lance nodded and went away.
„Thanks, buddy"
With that, he went to a high building to the north of the town. A Mightyena was standing in front of the building. „Come on", he said and opened the door. „The chief is waiting for you. Go upstairs"
„Thanks" Hunter said bluntly and went inside.
It was very dark and thus hard to see the surroundings. Hunter could, however, clearly see the rubble that was spilled all over the place.
„Tsk, they really should clean this dump up" he thought as he made his way upstairs and arrived on the roof. There was another smaller building, only one storage high. He entered the smaller building and was greeted by a well cleaned room. Although the light was not turned on and it was dark here, it was a big difference from before when there was only rubble around.
„I have waited for you... Hunter" a black dragon-like figure with big wings, which had red undersides, greeted. It was a shiny Charizard. „You sure took long to get up here"
„What do you want from me?" Hunter was not the type to waste his time with formalities, especially not towards this black dragon before him.
„Have a seat" he said and offered Hunter a chair. Carefully, the Treecko stepped towards it and sat on it. „No traps until now" he thought.
„I heard you brought the princess of Orre here" the Charizard started the conversation.
„You know about her?"
„Of course. Do you really think I am this dumb, Hunter? As one of the four former Dragon Commanders of Orre, I know the royal family. Or have you forgotten this little fact about me?" The Charizard stood up and walked around the room in a threatening manner. Hunter tried his best not to seem impressed by this, but he also knew that he had to be careful with his words, because a fight would only lead him to his death.
„What do you have in mind about doing with her?" he asked carefully.
„I don't know yet" the Charizard said. „I only know that His Majesty the Emperor won't stand for it if she survives".
„The dragon emperor?" Hunter's mouth gaped open in shock.
„Why so shocked, Hunter?" the Charizard asked. „You already should know whom I am working for. But apparently, you don't. This is quite disappointing for Pyrite's number one spy".
„Don't stick to the past, Commander"
„But your past is part of you. And if you and your friends want to survive, you are dependant on me. You do know that... right, Hunter?"
„Tsk... of course"
„Then you also should know that I didn't tell the Emperor yet. And I won't tell him about her being here... under one condition"
„What condition?"
„You become a Shadow Pokémon and serve the Emperor"
„You want what?"
„You heard me..." the Charizard said calmly and opened a window. „If you refuse, I'll reveal to everyone of my subordinates here that the princess of Orre is here... and I'll give the order to kill her... and all your friends. It's your choice, Hunter..."
„Never" Hunter hissed. „I'll never become one of those terrible creatures with sealed hearts".
„I see..." the Charizard said. „I should have expected such reaction. After all... you hate Shadow Pokémon, right?"
„They murdered my family..." Hunter said angrily. „I don't want to become a murderer"
„Not even for your friends?" the Charizard asked. „They will die, if you don't take the offer"
„I will protect them no matter what!" Hunter shouted and jumped from his chair. „Someone like you will never harm them. Not you, not the other Commanders, not even the Emperor will lay a finger on them!"
„You... are a prime example for a warrior" the Charizard said. „Well then... I'm letting you go... this time. But never come here again"
„I won't" Hunter hissed and got out of the room.
„Blaze, look!" Missy shouted and pointed towards a town which could be seen in the distance. „There is a town. Let's rest there"
„If you say so, sidekick. Offer accepted" Blaze said and the two headed towards the town.
Author's notes: Well, this is the second chapter. I hope you enjoyed it and until next time!
-Shining4Charizard