Last One Standing
Chapter 4
Author Notes: Wow it's been awhile, sorry about that. Just grabbed a heck of a ton inspiration that just swooshed by me and I knew I had to get it on paper, or...fanfic? Eh who cares I don't own pokemon.
Lily's P.O.V
God I'm so nervous. I can't stop shaking. A warm hand falls upon my shoulder. "Are you ok? Do you need some water?" A kind, concern voice. I smile. "I'm fine Miss. Yang, I'm just...overwhelmed." She manages a small laugh on my behalf. I'm sure as a news reporter she sees people like me all the time.
"Don't worry sweety, you'll do fine. To be honest I'm really impressed with what your doing." I could feel my cheeks heating from her praise. "I don't think what I'm doing is special Miss. Yang." It was true, though I do feel honored that I'm able to go and join the cause of making a difference in the world.
Footsteps approach, I listen closely, trying to figure whose it is. "Miss. Yang we'll be on in 5." Oh it was one of the cameramen, I think his name was Jay. "Thank you Roy." Ok then nevermind.
"But seriously Lily, here you are, joining in the fight against PEC's control over pokemon, trying to find safe ways for pokemon to battle." I could tell she was being sincere, she was being honest, revealing all of her thoughts to me.
On the news she's always so serious, and does her utmost to be unbiased in her report. Yet off camera she's as opened as can be. "You'll do great." I try to take in her words, and it calms me a bit.
"Hehe yeah we'll see how great she does when she goes global. I can guarantee she'll be crying to her daddy after this show is over." ...Sigh, I was hoping he wouldn't show. He's a boy around my age, a full member of PEC, he and his family are dedicated to the cause.
I don't care for his attitude very much. "I'd suggest you be civil, Jackson. I only agreed for a member of PEC to represent because it was fair to hear both sides of the story. But I won't tolerate rudeness." Glad too see Miss. Yang feels the same.
"Fine fine, still I thinks it's pretty cruel of what she's doing but hey we agree to disagree." I could tell, he was eager to chew me out on every moment possible. Several times he and his father came snooping around my house to get information on my father's inventions.
Lucky for us, father set up numerous traps and had kind pokemon willing to protect the home while he went away. Otherwise who knows what terrible rumors they could spread. Constantly would I be forced to hear the two argue when my father was home.
I hear a signal, the cameras moving into the newsstation. With the new additions of the news cast. Now dubbed the Pokemon News Crew, it's pretty catchy. Breath in, and breath out Lily, you can do this. 'Relax Lily, you'll do fine.' I nearly jumped off my seat, feeling that soft silky texture.
So sorry Vulpix...I forgot you were sitting next to me. She nuzzles my palm. 'No worries, I was pretty quiet. You ready?' As ready as I'll ever be. ...
"And we're live in 5...4...3...2...1!"
3rd P.O.V
"Helloooooo ladies and gents. This is Roxie Yang from the Pokemon News Crew! Joining with me is my newest partner Adam Raids." He waves, offering a smile. He's practically Roxie's opposite appearance wise.
With her dark skin, black hair and copper eyes. He had blond hair, and that sea blue eyes that just pops. "Great to be part of the news cast." She then brings everyone's attention the the two teenagers.
Both with strong opinions on their beliefs of pokemon battles. "And presenting Miss. Liliana Knight, the daughter and assistant to Leonardo Knight, and Jackson Scales, belonging to the Scales family of PEC."
Applause go round for the group of people. Worldwide people are watching, listening. Because no mater what. One way or another. The battle dispute would end today! "Now then, we've brought these two to tell us about the latest pokemon battle debate. Each on an opposing side of the debate."
Roxie does a thorough job of warming up the viewing audience and preparing them for the war that's about to come. "Jackson, as a representative of your family who founded the PEC organization, what can you tell us your opinion about the latest developments created for battling?"
He grins, taking in the attention. "Well to tell you the truth, I don't think to highly of it. The fact that they're still trying to save battling is a waste of time. Pokemon and technology just don't mix because there can be so many dangers to it.
"If we love our pokemon we shouldn't have them get beat up to make a persons ego rise with titles and badges."
Mutterings of both agreements and denial rise through. "And what are your thoughts Lily?" She doesn't reply for a moment. "On the question you asked Jackson or on his opinion of the matter?"
The new reporter's blink at the question. "Well both I suppose. Starting with the question I asked Mr. Scales." She had to breath in and out a time or two.
"As someone who works hand in hand with my father, we are always taking safety precautions, and checking the equipment being used. So that battling can be safe, that we are able to keep that bond of trust with our pokemon."
She looks at the Roxie and Adam in the eye. "Even when humans didn't capture and have pokemon in battles, it happened regardless in nature, because pokemon grow and improve themselves through it." It was times like these she was grateful for her father being a historian and researcher...
"In nature the strong survived, and though there are times where I feel that we humans never should've turned to invading pokemon's habitats. I will say that it's happened, we're here, and because of how much we love our pokemon, myself, my father and all of our friends are doing whatever we can to make things safer for them."
Applause bursts through the crowd. Many liked her thoughts on the subject. But it quickly dissipates when she turns her gaze to her rival. "Jackson, you and PEC wish to do what's best for pokemon, caring for them, and protecting them from what ever risks comes their way like a guardian angel correct?"
Slicking his hair back with a smile, he rests his back on the sofa. "Putting it that way yes, that's exactly what what we do." 'Heh, maybe she understands afterall.' "Frankly I think that's just plain arrogant of you!" It took a moment, for him to comprehend her statement. He narrows his eyes annoyed.
"And just what do you mean by that?" He was gearing for a fight. "As I just mentioned, I feel that by nature, pokemon battle to grow and improve, and though yes I agree at points with what PEC is Trying to do. But based on what you are doing, it's shameful and egotistic of you."
Using her fingers she lists all the consequences that fall upon their decisions. "Forcing pokemon to stop battling, makes them weak, lessens the bond between trainer and pokemon, destroys the economy because most of the money distributed is from battling.
"Forcing gym leaders and elite members of the pokemon world to lose their jobs, increase the risk of crimes being committed by groups like Team Rocket because now trainers and people with pokemon have no way to protect themselves since battling is strictly prohibited and above all..."
Her eyes become a heated glare of defiance and irritation. "You actions of a 'guardian angel,' is no more then what a trainer does. Telling a pokemon to do and what not to do. Pokemon can think for themselves and if they choose the battle they can."
"You consider them friends and family, yet you tell them to go against their nature, as if you are their owner or their god. Which is not only conceited, by just plain hypocritical to your whole club." She crosses her arms resting her case.
"Vul-vulpix! Vul, vul, pix!" The fire fox pokemon decides to put her two-cents in as well. "Oh and Vulpix says you and you're intimidation skills are pathetic and you're better off having a pokemon intimidate others for you." There was silence, absolute silence.
Whether it was for her statement or..."Lily, are you saying that you are able to communicate with your pokemon right now?" The news woman was shocked, looking every where for the tech that allowed her to speak. "I don't see any gizmos on you."
Today the young 16 year old's attire was a a plum purple and ruby red corset styled shirt, a floor length black skirt with black ballet flats. Her hair was in a pony, it's elastic glittering in the light. And a thick choker necklace. Of which she points to.
"My father took the technology used to connecting with a pokemons thoughts and made them into jewelry to make it easier for me to wear. Vulpix's bow has it on the back." Holding up the small adorable pyro, the ribbon comes off, revealing sparkly machinery. "Incredible."
All of a sudden, Roxie desired to hear the vulpix, and talk with the cutey. "Can I see your necklace please?" Liliana hands it over. Ecstatic, the newreporter gazes at the adorable fox. "Awww how cute." She giggled. Amused with the like creature.
Adam takes the lead. You know what they say, the show must go on! "So what can you tell us about the technology your father has been developing?" No longer the bundle of nerves, her confidence higher. "I think I rather leave the explanation to my father." Going with the hint.
Adam sees the signal from the camera crew. "Well then I believe we'll be having a lovely chat with Mr. Knight after this commercial!" Applause and the lights dim. "And we're clear~" A breath of relief, Lily stands and stretches.
"Lily-Chan, can I borrow Vulpix until our break is over please please please?!" Roxie Yang pulled off the ultimate look of a kicked poochyena. The fake tears, the pouty trembling lip, but worse, the sincerity oozing off her frame, begging. And vulpx was helping her. "Ok?" With a dash the two were off.
Not that she was able to think about what just happened, since she just got shoved by Jackson. Caught off guard she falls to her knees. "You think you're sooooo cool. Stealing the spotlight, making a fool of me, insulting PEC. You're not going to look so cool by the time I'm done with you." A hand pulls the teen up.
"And let me remind you that we won't tolerate any rudeness, or threats Scales." Guess Adam decided to stick around. Good thing because the 16 year old backed off. "Hmph." He stalks away. "This isn't over." After dusting herself off. Lily decides once more take a seat on the couch. But trips. "Ow..."
This is a rather wonderful start to her morning. A guy hates her, her pokemon got willfully kidnapped, and now she tripped and fell in front of a bunch of people. She sighs. "We're live in 5 minutes!" 'Oh no...' She wasn't ready...there goes her confidence.
To Be Continued.
Author Notes: Welp I'm done for now. It's amazing how a flash of inspiration hits you. 3/4ths of this was done within an hour because I got wammed when watching a video on youtube.
Rock on Silver August and Delta Frost on the Silver League, your videos made this happen(though I doubt they'd read my stuff.) Anyways thank you DarkfoxProjectX for faving and following! And if anyone likes this, reviews/favs/follows are always welcomed. Tchao for now.
