Chapter Four: Downfall

Disclaimer: Wish I did own pokemon.

Authoresses Note: In case it confuses anyone I've got four p.o.v.'s going. That is Sahiba, Derak, Abha, and Wasaki.

Something was bothering Abha. And that something was named Wasaki. She was not clueless as to what he wanted from her. Couldn't he see she was still grieving her true love.

"Derak…oh why did you go?" She though hopelessly.

She was lying down in her cave with her head on her paws dejectedly. She had finally managed to convince Wasaki to go for a hunt during another hike he had dragged her on. And then she ran back to her cave. She could sense a change in him. Before Derak had left he had been cocky but stood out of his way and almost in his shadow. Now his cockiness and arrogance had grown to whole new levels. He commanded other Absols around like he ran the place. Like he was an Alpha or something.

Getting up and shaking her head, she paced around her cave before running straight out. Wasaki would be back soon, and following her trail. She needed to keep moving to put him off her scent for awhile.

Abha walked over to see Sahiba. She had visited her quite often, that is to say when she could ditch Wasaki. But the truth was she was very worried about Sahiba. Her behavior had become irritated and angry to other Absols. She still held her soft spot for Abha but to other the other pack members she would snarl and yell. But the strange thing was she could be friendly and civil towards someone one day then angry and nasty to the same person the very next day.

She had reached Sahiba's cave. She stepped into the mouth of the cave and softly called Sahiba's name. She could hear someone in the cave but received no answer to her calls. She stepped into the dark shadows and her night vision adjusted to a quivering white figure, curled up in a far corner.

"Sahiba?" Abha called softly.

Only soft growls were her response.

"Sahiba." She said a little more firmly, "I need to talk to you, please?"

"GET OUT!" Sahiba suddenly roared as she jumped to her feet.

Startled Abha jumped up and ran out the cave. But Sahiba followed her outside, snarling and snapping. In the light of day Abha could see that her pupils were dilated and her lips were pulled back into the most feral snarl. Sahiba crouched down on her front paws with her fur bristled, as if she was about to pounce. Abha didn't need any more warning and began to run to the field were other Absol hung out. As she ran she realized Sahiba had given chase and didn't look like she was about to stop anytime soon. Gathering speed Abha closed the distance between herself and the field. She could see other Absol lounging about in the sun. She needed their attention.

"HELP! PLEASE! SOMEBODY!" She screamed.

Several Absol jumped up to help. As Abha collapsed from exhaustion Sahiba continued to run but about five other Absol jumped on her to with strain her. Abha started to cry as she watched Sahiba try to fight back. It was like she didn't know anybody anymore. Finally an Absol named Teran used Hypnosis to put Sahiba to sleep. Someone was calling Abha's name but she couldn't respond. Her world was spinning, and then finally she blacked out.

I ran in the direction of the scream with Favian following close behind. It seemed to be coming from a little ways up the mountain. Favian followed behind me as fast as he could. We ran till we reached a clearing and it was there that we discovered the source of the scream.

A female Growlithe was cornered by two viscous looking Persians. She weakly tried to growl but the Persian's only laughed.

"Ooooh lookie here Manx. It's an ickle Growlithe bitch (not a bad word in this context, it's true after all)." Taunted the female Persian in a sickly baby voice.

The second Persian, Manx, who happened to be male replied, "Hehe let's have some fun with her. After all this mountain will soon belong to the Persian's."

Growling, Favian and I jumped from the bushes we were hiding in.

"Let her go!" Snarled Favian.

"You'll never get this mountain!" I growled. And it was true. After reaching this point there was no way I'd let anybody take this mountain over. I had finally reached my dream and no one, Pokemon or otherwise, was going to take it from me.

The female Persian smirked, "Looks like we have some interferences.

"We'll teach them." Growled Manx. "Kimba! You take the Granbull, I'll get the Absol."

Manx then jumped in front of me. I wasted no time in kicking his butt. He had had claws and teeth but no experience in using them. After what seemed like seconds our new friends were quickly turning tail and fleeing. But not without a couple of souvenirs to remember us by.

"Come on Kimba, let's get out of here! We'll regroup with the pack and go somewhere else." Manx called to his partner.

"You'll pay Absol!" Kimba spat before the two of them ran full speed down the mountain.

Laughing to myself I turned around just in time to see the Growlithe jump on Favian happily.

"Thank you so much!" She squealed while licking Favian joyously.

Favian only blushed but made no move to push her off. That is until a large male Arcanine bounded down a slope and landed in a defensive stance in front of Favian.

Growling he yelled, "WHAT ARE YOU DOING WITH MY DAUGHTER OUTSIDER!?"

Favian turned as white as my fur and promptly jumped up trying to explain himself. "Well….you see….sir…."

"SILENCE!"

"Wait Daddy! They saved my life, I was only thanking him!" The Growlithe jumped between them.

The Arcanine's gaze softened when he laid eyes on his daughter. But did not drop his defensive stance.

The Growlithe continued, "The Persian's attacked again and these two came to my rescue."

"WHAT!!" The Arcanine yelled causing both Favian and I to leap up.

"Those miserable felines!! I thought I had chased them off our lands for good."

"Excuse me." I finally piped up. "But they said they wouldn't come back this time, just thought you ought to know." I said somewhat sheepishly.

He turned his gaze to me then back to his daughter. This I was thankful for because he was very intimidating.

"Is this true Jadin?" The Arcanine asked.

"Every word of it." Jadin replied with a smile.

"Well then I must apologize to you, I'm sorry if I frightened you at all." He smiled at Favian who weakly smiled back.

"And to the both of you thank you for saving my daughter Jadin's life from those scavengers."

"It's no trouble. We were only doing what was right after all. No one should be allowed to get away with injuring the innocence. What's more Mount Palani has rules against such acts. One of them being don't pick on fighter's less experienced then yourself." I replied.

The Arcanine gave me a quizzical look. "Mount Palani? That mountain is quite a bit south of here. You're on Mount Wolfe. The Kingdom of Dog Pokemon."

It was at that moment I felt extremely stupid.

Abha crept quietly up to the cave where Sahiba was being held. Two Absol guards stood at the entrance.

"She's calmed down but she's very ill. We can't allow anyone to see her right now, she could still be dangerous." The first one said.

"If she's ill she can do me no harm. Please, I'm the only one she has right now." Abha pleaded with the guards.

Reluctantly the guards gave in and allowed her to pass. She saw Sahiba lying down with head on her paws, shaking from a chill so she seemed to feel. She began to speak in a shaky voice.

"I'm sorry child. I don't know what has been coming over me. It controlled me and I couldn't stop it." Sahiba started to cry softly. Abha walked closer and placed her head on Sahiba's neck.

"No Sahiba, do not be sorry. I know that was not the real you." Abha said gently.

"A voice has been talking to me frequently. I know this sounds crazy, actually I think I am going crazy, but that was the first time it ever took charge like that. I can't rule properly. This pack belongs to you now and whoever you choose to take as your mate." Sahiba told Abha.

Abha looked shocked, "But I'm so young and know nothing about ruling!"

"You'll do fine child now please let me rest, I am very tired." With that she yawned and curled up to sleep.

Abha still mildly in shock left the cave for the last time.

The very next day the guards were found unconscious with an empty cave. Minutes later a female Absol body lay at the bottom of a high cliff. Sahiba was dead. Apparently she had jumped. The future of the confused and broken pack now rested in the paws of a young and naïve Absol who was crying to herself in her cave, and feeling very alone.

Wasaki was happier than ever. Everything was working so beautifully. First after he had convinced the Nidoking to team up with him and take out the leader. Shortly afterwards his rival disappeared. Then the only person standing in his way went crazy and killed herself. And now the leader was an inexperienced female who had little supporters. It would still take some planning to take the pack under his ruling but this greatly uncomplicated things. All he needed was supporters that wouldn't be too hard, many Absols were bitter about the choice of leader. There were so many more qualified Absols to become leader. But he didn't know how he would convince them he would be any better.

What he really needed was a large group of power hungry Pokemon. Ones he could boss around to do his bidding for him. But who could he find?

A lone Pidgeotto flew over the Absol lands. Trouble was brewing and he could sense it. After living here his whole life he felt obligated to stay and help. The rest of his flock, his family, had just flew away to find a new home. But he felt he couldn't just leave in such a manner. He knew there just had to be some way to help. That new female in charge might be able to guide him. She seemed gentle enough to talk to.

But keeping in mind the fact that they were omnivores he decided he would do it from a distance. Clipping his wings he flew lower to retreat to his nest. Tomorrow he would talk to her.

Authoresses Note: Well finally I came up with a chapter, but naughty naughty no ones been reviewing. Oh well, whatever you decide to do, that is if you read this story, I'll still update. I'll be quicker this time, I promise. And new side of Wasaki, that bastard, comes out. I've also introduced a few more characters. And also a new location. One hint I will give away is that it will start looking a lot like a certain Disney movie. Another hint is that I've always felt that Absol's were very lion-like…

Till next time then.