I wiped my forehead of the sweat as I looked around. Even though the barn was refurbished spiderwebs and other pests had made their home inside the barn... and it was very annoying... Doris had arrived earlier and put the groceries away... although she yelled when she saw I forgot to clean the fridge which in all honesty I did... and she grudgingly cleaned it out and stocked everything away. It had been three hours since I began so it was around 3:30 when I finally finished... Ralts had fallen asleep in the room I was currently in as I smiled at her sleeping form. She may have been a Pokemon but even baby's needed to sleep a lot. I had also retrieved the Pokeball paper and placed it into the living room which I rearranged to put the couches and chairs against the wall allowing a large open area on the ground floor.

I quietly and carefully grabbed Ralts before walking out towards the house after closing the door without locking it... being careful in case anyone in the neighborhood was out and about. Soon getting inside the house I set her down on my pillow as I sat in the chair next to my bed... watching her sleep peacefully with a love able smile on her face. Feeling like I needed a snack I walked out of the bedroom and into the kitchen to fetch another apple but as I walked in... my laptop opened once more as the screened turned on and turned white.

"hello caretakers..." I stopped what I was doing and stared at the screen. "due to some unforeseen events occurring with some other caretakers... the number of caretakers had dropped from 100... to a mere 73... so just to warn you all I have increased the number of caretakers all over the entire world to not 200 or 300... but 500... each with different or same Pokemon for the rare few. But also due to a unforeseen consequence with Pokemon being left uncared for... so I decided to begin step two of phase one for the beginning 73. for those that have printers a paper is being printed of information for the job you were chosen to do and the information will reveal itself when the time comes and for those that don't it would of just suddenly appeared behind you on the floor or ground." I heard my printer start up but I paid it no mind as I continued to listen. "now comes the next part of the reason why this was needed to be said. Due to some of you caretakers thinking of a level a day being to... much and fast meaning they would level up fast... I decided to remedy this while all of the Pokemon were asleep so instead of 1 level... they gain half a level..."

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"now onto the final and most important note... first of all what needs to be said is that the 27 of you that had decided to quit... in different ways... this must be said before the real reason is said. They have either committed suicide... injured their Pokemon.. or other things... only 3 of them accidentally killed themselves when they didn't want to so those three are exempt... but taking care of the Pokemon is no game... it is. For all of you. Real. Life. Now what is being said is simple... 27 of caretakers Pokemon will be sent to the original caretakers tomorrow morning. With you all unknowing of if you get one or not lets say this. These Pokemon have seen the horrors of death at a very young age so taking care of them will be harder. But not all Pokemon will be sent tomorrow. I will withhold some for they need special attention but this will happen in the future. Most humans are arrogant and chew off more then they can chew and I have no doubt in mind it will happen... I give you all the best of luck. And another thing... due to some other... events... I will be unable, though I wish I was able. To watch over all the Pokemon so I will only be watching over the remaining original caretakers." the screen for some reason stayed white as I grabbed the paper and began to read it.

Name: Alexander Joseph Fifer

Age: 17

Job:

Knows about Pokemon: Yes

Reliable:

Accomplishments: created a special connection

To Do (will disappear and add more information when each objective is finished and more will be added):create further connection with all Pokemon under care

create a safe haven for Pokemon that escape and or kill owners

"Alexander..." I looked at the laptop in confusion. "you are one of the few I highly trust and combine that with the fact you live in the country and own quite a bit of land and are able to take care of potentially a lot of Pokemon I am asking a... favor. You will be the only one out of 1000 to have this job. To leave an answer write it down and put it on top of the paper used to send you supplies. From what I told all the caretakers 27 Pokemon have been... traumatized... so most of said Pokemon will most likely be sent to you if you agree... although a few certain groups are actually eggs but they are able to feel emotion outside of said eggs for they are special. This will most likely mean more problems but it is all up to you... I know of you and your past." I froze as the paper fell out of my grasp. "this is the reason why I'm asking... due to no other caretaker having needs I have immediately tasked two Pokemon to arrive tomorrow morning... you have two hours to give the answer please." and that was when my laptop went black and closed itself. I couldn't help but keep starring at it.

Whoever it was knew what happened to me in the past... I could still feel the pain at night of what happened. I quietly picked up the paper as I took three steps back and entered the living room before turning around and sitting down on the seat to my left by the window...

I shouldn't worry about how he knew about my past but worry about if I'm able to take care of the Pokemon or not. I'm not like others to shy away from hard work...

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okay maybe some of the time. But these Pokemon needed help and being a the kind person that I am I need to make a decision... the most likely would be event would be I take care of up to 5 Pokemon in my mind but with what was told there would be way more. Not to mention that they might be Pokemon that are very big when they evolve. Due to the new sun and moon Pokemon games I didn't know a good chunk of the new Pokemon To be honest the worst Pokemon I could be set up with was honestly in my mind a Onix and behind them would be Aron, both Nidoran, Larvitar, also several others I cant think of at the moment. Although there is a chance the Pokemon height it says in the game and anime is wrong. "Human Alex?" I looked towards the very small hallway to my room seeing Ralts looking at me from around the corner.

"You need something Ralts?" I asked in a kind tone wondering if she had a nightmare or something.

"you feel... conflicted..." how the hell does she know that word?

"well some things happened while you were asleep little one."

"what?" she walked around the corner and stood in the middle of the small living room.

"well... you have a chance to get some other Pokemon your age to play with." I said with a uncertain tone. I was still conflicted of all the pros and cons going through my head.

"really?!" she asked with a loud yell as I chuckled.

"i said may-" she didn't listen as she ran out of the room and back into my room. I gave a soft smile as I was now pondering her happiness into the factors. In all honesty when she evolved she would most likely mature more and assist me with the other young Pokemon as well as factor in their own evolution's at the same time.

Time to write my answer...

it took me 10 minutes to write with a pen, cause I prefer typing over writing but I was out of ink for a while, even though I don't know how the papers were printed, and I was standing before the paper which was still on the floor of the barn... before placing the paper on and leaving the barn... not noticing it disappear into a golden flash behind me.

Different POV

the paper came earlier then expected... I then brought it up to my face and began to read it.

You might be wondering why this isn't just a simple yes or no answer but I have to set some facts straight. When I began to think about it I was conflicted with the chance of being unable to hide any Pokemon that became large through evolution's and I completely dread the idea that you might send me a Onix.

I gave a short chuckle.

But as my mind was about to set on no... Ralts woke up and came in wondering why I was feeling conflicted, although I don't know how she knows that word so I'm just going to ask you that at the moment, now I shall continue.

Taking into account of what would happen in the future and the chance I am sent a lot of Pokemon the Pokemon before, as they mature, will be able to assist me with taking care of the Pokemon But even then I need information so here's what I'm going to ask. I know little of how to help Pokemon so I ask for information on nutrition so I would like to be prepared for every type. Next I ask to know how to help heal Pokemon that are injured so I would also like information for every type as again as a just in case. If also possible I would like to have a just in case for more information in the future so if possible will it be possible to just place a paper on the transport paper, which is what I'm now calling the paper with the Pokeball on it, to hopefully get more information. If you agree with these...

I raised a invisible eyebrow as I turned the paper over.

Then send the Pokemon over.

I smiled.

All I have left to say is that I have a few questions I would like to have answered. First of all what is the expected of the amount of Pokemon being sent to me in the future so I could at least have a plan of attack, and I mean that metaphorically. Next is I would like to know what traumatized the traumatized Pokemon so I can assist them since if I don't know what affected them. Finally how to easily care and avoid injury of the different types of Pokemon that's all I ask and I hope you agree.

Type to start collecting the information.

Original POV

For an hour I watched as Ralts went around as she continued to think that she was definitely getting some playmates and it was true but not until after I made the decision. I had brought my laptop into the living room as I waited for hopefully a message response instead of a paper one...

and I was right as my laptop opened and turned itself into a white screen. "hello Alexander. After reading your response I fully agree with the terms placed and I thank you for the good chuckle of being worried that your being sent the Pokemon Onix. But let me answer your questions. To answer the first question you wrote it is unknown how many Pokemon will eventually come under your care because there are to many variables to take into account."

that was a reasonable answer.

"the last question is simple. Every day you will get a paper when the Pokemon that are traumatized are sent to you. The Pokemon are set to come with the supplies you will receive everyday at 8 in the morning."

I can work with that.

"the time will not change and the Pokemon will either be asleep or awake that I cannot control. Also tomorrow you will receive the information you have asked for. Lastly... I will allow you to send messages over for information if needed and the same will go for all other caretakers that ask. I will say though... I have high hopes for you in the future."

and with that my laptop turned off and closed as I smiled... it was going to be a good morning the next day hopefully. The rest of the day was quite simple actually. Played with Ralts and ate apples for dinner just like lunch before I tucked Ralts into my bed before grabbing a blanket and sitting down in the chair next to the bed. I watched as she snoozed away in a deep sleep as the thoughts of tomorrow were already going through my mind.

Would the Pokemon be a dangerous type... such as poison for example... or a safe Pokemon.. such as a Pidgey or Jigglypuff. But a thing to think about is that the voice said 'the Pokemon' meaning more then one...so I am now suspecting there to be two or more... with the information I'm given I will easily be able to take care of just about any Pokemon as long as they arn't very big. As I thought I continued to think more and more... until the will of sleep took me over...