It begins
It's been three days since I sent my children out into the world to search out those in need. I felt it best to send them out in pairs, Phoenix and Frost, the twins, Faded and Shattered. I just hope they were really ready to go. Suddenly I hear running in the tunnels, no it's more quick dragging movements, I set off to locate the source. It isn't long before I come across the source of said noise... an injured Silent and a sobbing shaking Thief. "Quick this way and tell me what happened" I instruct coldly leading Thief dragging Silent through several of the tunnels to the heart of the den. I gestured to a small collection of pillows I used to create a bed, Thief understood and put Silent there. "W-w-we were attacked M-Master" she said between sobs. I only nodded as I began to examine Silent's wounds, my heart dropped, they were bullet wounds. Thankfully it appeared nothing vital was damaged to badly. I set about removing as much of the shrapnel as possible. "The attackers, were they wearing yellow uniforms?" I asked quietly. Before Thief could answer I heard more movement and a lot of it "stay here Thief and wait for me" I instructed so sharply Thief appeared to flinch as I walked past her, she still nodded and sat by her brother. As I emerged into the outer tunnels my fears were becoming more and more really, before me stood 3 more injured Pokemon. Phoenix, Frost and Shattered all wearing a coat of blood however Faded stood unharmed. I gave the instructions for then to head deeper into the den and wait for me. When I was sure they were safe I walked to the entrance of the den, to be greeted by a small squad of men carrying guns and small blades. "What business do you have here? We are causing no trouble so please leave us be" I said addressing the group calmly. All the while I was counting the squad it appeared there were only 6 men, strange the squads are typically 13 men strong. "Hahaha sorry no can do Spirit" said a hard rough voice, my blood ran cold at the sound of his voice. A man in his mid 30's stepped forth from the group smiling carrying what appeared to be a pair of scythes. This man was commander Amano. The sight of him enraged me, it stirred blood lust hated murderous intent and even sadness and regret. "Your the only one that got away during operation Slaughter all the others were killed there and then m. Even your beloved Master. What was is name again oh that's right Soul" Amano continued his taunting as my anger grew. I must remain calm. "I ask again please leave us be we are doing no harm here" Amano laughed again and took a step closer to the dens entrance. "Master!" The shout caused me to whine slightly as the children came running out of the den lead by Silent. "I thought I told you to remain inside. You're too injured to help here now go" I shouted mostly out of fear. It was clear that Phoenix, Frost and Shattered were close to dropping. However Silent locked eyes with one of the gunman and snarled before launching herself at him... so it begins.
"Faded take the others back inside now!" I barked at him as Amano threw himself at me swinging his scythes wildly. I blocked his attacks easily using shadow claw then backed up. I saw Silent rip into the gunman's throat killing him. "Silent move now" my cry was to late. A gun shot later and the Earth was painted in Silents blood. She fell face down in the soil shaking slightly. "I'm sorry commander but you leave me no choice" I said sadly, just as quickly as Aman's expression became confused he had lost an arm "now leave or you will loose much more than that" I growled. As I walked over to Silent the remaining five gunman raised their weapons "idiots" I snarled as I released a dark pulse, decapitating them all. I picked Silent up and returned to the rest of the children.
With all my children lying down and recovering I began to explain everything. "Children, those men are the P.E.S. Their job is to kill all Pokemon young and old weak and strong. They will show you no mercy. Just look at each other. Silent and Thief are lucky to be breathing. Frost Phoenix and Shattered you're lucky to be walking. Faded your damn lucky to come off unharmed" I said. I realised I was shouting but not out of anger but worry. "This is war children you must be ready to fight or die" The last words came cold and sharp. I guess in all my efforts I didn't train them well enough. "When you've alley recovers we will be moving from here to a new location" with that I left them. "Master, I'm only unharmed because of Shattered. He took all the attacks for me. It's my fault he's injured. I'm sorry" whimpered Faded I turned to him and said this one thing to him "Faded we live to die for one another, no one walks alone" then I left and returned to my living quarters to think of a new location for us.