And here's Chapter 4. Hope that everyone enjoys it. I have broken the 10,000 word count! Yay!
Again, I don't own Pokémon...(sigh)
Chapter Four: The Past Mistakes and Consequences
Oldale Town
The storm had gotten worse. The rain was coming down, heavily, forcing everyone indoors. At least, almost everyone. Torrie sat playing her guitar near the forest, enjoying the rain. It was calming her after yesterday's events.
She could still see the brawl, and the evil man called Xaldin. And then those other two showed up. The first of them knew her somehow.
Torrie turned her face to the sky, catching the raindrops on her face. She picked up her guitar, decided on a song to sing. She didn't notice that Michael was sitting near a tree behind her, listening intently.
Alex was worried about Cloud. She hadn't woken up from her sleep since the incident. It was disturbing, and Nurse Joy said there was nothing she could do.
Alex sighed, and was about to doze off in the reception area, when Lizzie came up behind him and shouted, "Hey Alex!"
"Argh!" He growled, annoyed at being disturbed. "What do you want, Lizzie?"
"Well, I'd like your help in catching a Pokémon. I haven't got one yet, and I need one," She relied, smiling at Alex eagerly. She wasn't taking no for an answer.
"Alright, I could use the distraction," Alex replied. They got up, and headed out to the forest, running to attempt to stay somewhat dry.
"Okay, what did you have in mind?" Alex asked, hiding under a tree.
Lizzie slid round to him and answered, "I really want a Beautifly. So I have to catch a Wurmple, right?"
"Well, you have to get a Wurmple that evolves into a Silcoon," Alex replied. "Look, there's a Wurmple. Fight it, and catch it. Then I'll help you evolve it."
"Alright!" Lizzie yelled. "Go! Mudkip!" She threw her PokéBall, and in a flash of light, Mudkip was standing at the ready. The Wurmple screeched, and ran straight into a tree, and collapsed. "Alright! Mudkip! Use Tackle!" Lizzie ordered. Just as Mudkip ran at Wurmple, it was enveloped in a bright light. It changed shape, and within a few seconds, there was a Silcoon in place of a Wurmple. "Yes!" Lizzie cried. Mudkip rammed the Silcoon, knocking it out.
"Now, go PokéBall!" Lizzie yelled, throwing a PokéBall at the beaten Silcoon. It was enveloped in red light, and the PokéBall wobbled for a few seconds before clicking. "Yes! I caught a Silcoon!" Lizzie yelled triumphantly.
"Great job!" Alex complimented. "But we should get back before we catch cold." With that, the two dashed back to the Pokémon Centre.
In the forest, Torrie strummed her guitar and began to sing. The words rang true for her: she meant them when she sang the song. Michael was captivated by the performance. The first verse was enough to make him listen.
Wonk uoy naht noitceffa erom deen I
In you and I there's a new land,
Angels in flight
Wonk uoy naht noitceffa erom deen I
My sanctuary, my sanctuary, now
Where fears and lies melt away
Music will tie,
Wonk uoy naht noitceffa erom deen I
What's left of me?
What's left of me now?
Michael leaned in closer, listening to the sound. Everything was perfect. The music sounded beautiful, and Torrie looked beautiful.
I watch you fast asleep,
All I fear means nothing
That's true, I guess. Michael thought. Fears mean nothing if we can't overcome them.
In you and I there's a new land,
Angels in flight
Wonk uoy naht noitceffa erom deen I
My sanctuary, my sanctuary, yeah
Where fears and lies melt away
Music will tie,
Wonk uoy naht noitceffa erom deen I
What's left of me?
What's left of me?
Michael began to wonder about that line. What is left of people if they have no emotions and nothing to live for? It was a disturbing thought, and Michael thought of Xaldin, because it seemed linked.
snwod dna spu ynam os
My heart's a battleground
snoitome eurt deen I
Wonk uoy naht noitceffa erom deen I
snoitome eurt deen I
True. Hearts are the most important thing we have. Michael thought. Why do I care so much about her?
You showed me how to see,
That nothing is whole and nothing is broken,
How's that? Michael wondered. Maybe it was more cryptic and literal than he thought…
In you and I there's a new land
Angels in flight
Wonk uoy naht noitceffa erom deen I
My sanctuary, my sanctuary, yeah
Who? Michael wondered. Does she feel the same way about me as I do for her?
Where fears and lies melt away
Music in time
Wonk uoy naht noitceffa erom deen I
What's left of me?
What's left of me now?
I wish I knew what happened to her…Michael thought. He really did have feeling for Torrie.
My fears, my lies
Melt away...
Wonk uoy naht noitceffa erom deen I
Torrie stopped singing and sat her guitar down. Every time she sang Sanctuary, she meant it. The words held truth for her.
Now or never…Michael thought, moving from his hiding spot. "Hey Torrie," he called. "Mind if I join you?"
"No, not at all. Sit down," Torrie said smiling. "What do you want to talk about?"
Michael got up his courage before asking, hoping that he didn't make a fool of himself in front of the girl he liked. "Well, I heard you sing, and I thought that you needed some one to talk to…"
Cloud writhed in her sleep, her dreams becoming more and more complex.
"What do you feel?" A man in a long black, hooded cloak asked.
"Mum!" a young Cloud cried, staring at the wreckage of the boat, and her mother's body.
"My name is Xaldin. Number 3 in the Organisation, and Master of Flying – type Pokémon." The man with long black hair answered.
A Mewtwo picked Cloud out of the water, laying her on the beach.
The same Mewtwo blasted a young man into the ether, its evil master watching.
Cloud felt the water crushing her. She was drowning.
The man in the black coat sat on a beach, staring into the sky.
A man with long grey hair stood at an altar, laughing at the chaos unfolding in the world.
"Xion!" a boy with blond hair called to a girl with black hair.
Cloud shot out of bed and cried, "Xion! Roxas!" As her surroundings came into focus, she remembered the events form yesterday, and realised that she was in the Pokémon Centre.
"There, there. You had a terrible dream," Nurse Joy said to Cloud, patting her back.
"How long was I out for? How are my Pokémon? Where are my friends?" Cloud asked, getting frantic.
"It's alright. You were asleep for most of the day. Your Pokémon are safe here," Nurse Joy said, gesturing at the sleeping form of Emmer, holding Shimmer's PokéBall. "Your friends went out to give you time to wake up. They should be in the lobby," Nurse Joy said, gathering her equipment and heading out of the room. "You should probably see them. They're worried about you."
After Nurse Joy left, Cloud got dressed, and got her things together, making sure not to disturb Emmer. She headed to the lobby, to find Alex and Lizzie talking at a table.
"Yeah. That Maniac is gone, to the path to Petalburg is open," Cloud heard Alex say.
They didn't notice Cloud until she sat down and greeted them. "Good evening Alex, Lizzie," she said with a slight smile. She had a feeling that they would get close. But she had the same feeling for Alex that Lizzie had. It would be a problem in the future.
"Hey, Cloud. We were worried about you." Alex said.
"Yeah," Lizzie agreed. "How do you feel?"
"I'm alright," Cloud replied. "I see you have a Silcoon," Cloud commented on the PokéBall that Lizzie was holding.
"How did you know that?" Lizzie asked.
"Since the accident, I've had psychic powers. They allow me to occasionally predict the future, and sense the presence of Pokémon," Cloud replied, feeling a slight headache come on.
"You alright after yesterday?" Alex asked, always worried about Cloud's well – being.
"No, I'm half left," Cloud replied. The three laughed at the joke, happy that there was at least no physical damage.
"Well, you didn't lose your sense of humour," Alex said with a smile.
The three turned to the sound of the doors opening to see Michael and Torrie. What really got their attention was the fact that they were holding hands. "Hey," Michael said as they sat down.
I love it when I'm right. Cloud thought, knowing her prediction was true.
"Are you two hooked up then?" Alex asked, being straight - forward and blunt like has dad.
"Alex! You can't ask the that!" Lizzie scolded.
"No, it's fine," Torrie replied. "We're not together, Michael was jus being kind to me. That's all."
Seeing how this would get awkward soon, Alex said, "The way to Petalburg has been reopened. I thought we'd head there tomorrow."
"That sounds good," Michael said. They were eager to get started on the main length of their journey, and wanted to put yesterday's incident behind them. This was a start for that.
"We should get a good nights rest," Alex suggested. "We'll need to leave at about eight tomorrow to get to Petalburg in decent time." He stood and stretched before turning to the group and saying, "Good night everyone." With that, Alex left for his room.
"I should go to," Cloud said, wanting to forget about her dreams. She rushed off to her room, nearly knocking a few people over on the way.
Lizzie, seeing how Michael and Torrie wanted time alone, got up and said, "I should go too. I'll see you tomorrow!"
Michael and Torrie smiled at each other, their hands overlapped on the table. This would certainly be an interesting adventure for them.
Oblivion Fortress
"So, you failed," the Leader said to Xaldin. Presently, there was only seven of the top members seated in the main chamber.
"I'm sorry, Master. The impostors were there," Xaldin said, bowing his head.
"Interesting. Zexion, Saïx, I want you two to find out everything you can on these impostors. Vexen, I want you to track these impostors, and find why they attack us. Xigbar, Caldin, Lexaeus, I want you three to establish a base in Hoenn. Make sure it remains secret." The Leader said. He waited for no responses, leaving before anyone spoke.
Vexen smiled a chilling smile and thought. This will suit us well. It works perfectly.
Zexion smiled at Vexen in agrrement. Indeed. With Marluxia, the three of us will enact our own plan.
So, our heroes are finally on the way to Petalburg. I think that Torrie singing Sanctuary in the rain is fitting. It also got her closer with Micheal. And there may be a love triangle forming with Alex, Lizzie and Cloud! What do do!
And the Organisation appears again. Three members will betray the group at some stage, and they forming a base! This is exciting!
Anyway, I need Frontier Brains for the JadeEmerald arc. I have the Palace Maven, so if anyone can help me with the other 6, I'd appreciate it.
And if you want to have your say on who Alex should hook up with, check my profile! I have a poll for it!
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Until next time, Slán!