AN: I'm so happy everyone enjoyed the last chapter! And yes, Butterfree is a little player isn't he? But, I am glad it was received well! :D

So, next chapter… Depending on how this goes, the gym will be next chapter for sure. The battle is going to be a bit different than in the show. ;3

I'm officially dead from X and Y… I am a zambi now, beware! -w- Anyway, this was SUPPOSE to be done and posted before the game release… Yeah, didn't happen. Hehehehe….

Anyways, on with the chapter! I own nothings.

Take 2: Okay, hopefully this is better. Beginning is the same, the only difference is the second half got revised. I just got lost in the middle of writing for some reason last time... I'm so sad over that. T_T

~A Spirit's Second Chance~

"Ash, that Beedrill is watching us again," Misty whispered in fear, pointing toward the building said Bug Pokémon was hiding beside. Ash sighed and tried to ignore the Pokémon, trying to focus on training his own. He had to prepare for the gym battle coming up.

"Just ignore it. I'm sure it'll give up eventually," Ash said, not sounding so sure of himself. He just continued directing his Pokémon and training for the upcoming gym battle. It had been awkward and hard to focus, trying to train with Beedrill stalking him for Butterfree.

"Now Poliwag, try your new move!" Poliwag cheered before leaping into the air and gathering energy. After he felt he had enough, the tadpole suddenly released a torrent of bubbles, but they weren't focused on any one target and quickly fell apart, barely making any damage when the bubbles hit the ground. Landing on the ground, Poliwag entire body just dropped, looking very disappointed.

"It's okay Poliwag… You'll get it eventually," Ash said in an attempt to comfort the upset Water Pokémon. "You can continue practicing, okay? But don't push yourself too hard." The little tadpole just sighed before looking very determined in learning the new move.

Ash looked over to Pikachu and Spiritomb, watching the two of them battle it out. They were very competitive. Spiritomb was slowly becoming quicker with her attacks with Shadow Sneak easily being her favorite for dodging and tripping up her opponents. "Pika!"

Ash snickered as Pikachu was slammed with another Sucker Punch, looking furious at the Ghost Pokémon. Spiritomb looked ridiculously proud in comparison. "Okay, that's enough you two. Spiritomb, you're supposed to be working with Pidgeotto on that new move instead of fighting it out with Pikachu," he teased, watching the two look away from each other in frustration. "Well, go on Spiritomb. And Butterfree…"

Ash looked around, trying to locate Butterfree. He paled when he saw the butterfly Pokémon flirting with the Beedrill again. He was sure the Beedrill would have left eventually, but not with Butterfree encouraging it. "Freee, free free~"

The young trainer slapped his face with his hand in annoyance. He tried to ignore how Butterfree just kissed his way up one of the Beedrill's arm stingers and reaching said arm. Feeling himself grow more and more irritated, Ash grabbed one of his Poké Balls while thinking about returning Butterfree. He wasn't paying attention and was shocked when Butterfree easily dodged being returned since he wanted to continue what he was previously doing. Beedrill on the other hand looked furious, again.

"No… no, no, no, no," Ash chanted. Looking toward Misty and his other Pokémon, Ash paled when he noticed everyone had already hidden, or didn't notice from training in his Pokémon's case, from the enraged bee. The young trainer gulped, chuckling nervously as he turned to look at the Beedrill again. He yelped, jumping slightly when he saw Beedrill was right up in his face, buzzing aggressively.

"Uhh, I'm sorry for disturbing you two?" Ash raised his hands in an attempt to passively the bee, only to get tackled harshly. "Don't kill me!"

"Ash!" Misty cried out, dashing out from behind the tree she had hidden behind. Reaching for one of her Poké Balls, the Water Trainer slowed down when she saw Beedrill glow before disappearing from sight. "Huh?"

Ash groaned when Beedrill vanish before looking down at his belt holding his Poké Balls. He saw one that had fallen off of the clip and was rocking softly in its expanded form. "D-don't tell me," he begged softly. It wasn't that he had anything against Beedrill. It was just Ash didn't want one that was obviously head-over-heels in love with his Butterfree.

Beedrill didn't wait for either person to fully figure the situation out, releasing suddenly from the Poké Ball and flying over to Butterfree all while buzzing happily. Butterfree trilled happily as well, continuing to lavish the bee with kisses and compliments. That was the answer to both the trainers question about where Beedrill went. She allowed herself to be captured to be with Butterfree.

Beedrill

The poison bee Pokémon, Beedrill is a duel Bug/Poison type Pokémon native to the Kanto region. Its best attack involves flying around at high speeds, striking with poison needles, then flying off. This Beedrill is female with the Sniper ability.

Evolutionary line: Weedle – Kakuna – Beedrill

Current moves: Fury Attack, Focus Energy, Twineedle, Rage, Pursuit, and Toxic Spikes

"Sounds like a nightmare in battle," Misty said with a shiver after she made it back over to Ash along with his Pokémon. She looked disturbed by the affection Butterfree gave Beedrill. "I guess love isn't only skin deep…."

Pikachu gave a strained laugh, looking confused on what to do about the situation. The small mouse froze when he saw Pidgeotto walking over to the two. "Pidgeotto, pidgeo pidge," the bird went off, looking like he was trying to lecture the two. Ash and Misty looked at each other before feeling very sorry for Pidgeotto.

Everyone waited, knowing what was coming. Not even a second after the interruption, Pidgeotto was being chased by a very angry Beedrill who tried several times to hit the quick bird with her Twineedle or Rage attack.

"Well, they can help each other train then…," Ash said softly, watching his two Pokémon fly around at impressive speeds fueled by fear – in Pidgeotto's case – and anger – in Beedrill's case. Ash was impressed as Beedrill suddenly went on a very aggressive Fury Attack. Her twin needles blurred in a flurry of motion as Pidgeotto tried to evade her as best he could in fear.

"Okay, Butterfree, practice manipulating your status effect powders with Confusion," Ash commanded, looking pleased that the Casanova of his Pokémon was finally getting actual training in.

After shaking off the love struck look on his face, the ridiculously happy Butterfree trilled as he practiced the combination. He released a faint yellow powder before his eyes glowed faintly. The powder was soon glowing similarly to Butterfree's eyes as the powder shifted and moved unnaturally to the butterfly Pokémon's whim.

Butterfree

Current moves: Bug Bite, Confusion, Sleep Powder, Stun Spore, Poison Powder, and Gust

"Looking good Butterfree," Ash said while looking impressed by the control his Pokémon displayed. The flying insect just trilled happily, doing small loops in the air. "Still, you don't seem to like fighting much… At least physically."

"What do you mean Ash?" Misty looked curious. Spiritomb looked up at her trainer, wondering what he was thinking as well as she and Pikachu took a break. Pikachu himself was watching Poliwag, trying to cheer him on in learning the newest move.

"Butterfree seems too distracted half the time to even focus on strong attacks unless he is showing off," Ash answered, looking slightly worried. "He is strong, but doesn't seem to have the right disposition to fight effectively… Maybe," he trailed off, looking as Butterfree did a small gust attack to mix up his powder attacks and blow them across the area in front of him effectively covering the area in different status inflicting powders. It looked like a dangerous and mystifying combination.

"Misty, do you know any defensive or supportive moves that you think Butterfree could learn?" Ash asked suddenly. Spiritomb's eyes widened slightly before she started snickering. It was slightly creepy sounding to everyone else; a ghost Pokémon that was chuckling.

"Umm, I'm not sure, maybe the market has some articles in magazines and such that could tell you… Why?"

"Butterfree would make an amazing support member of the team I think. I know he can learn U-turn. That was one move I made sure to memorize when going through a small list of them," the young trainer said suddenly while looking quite pleased with himself at the idea.

Misty blinked before grinning as well. "Well, Mr. Ketchum, it seems you are getting an interesting strategy going there."

Ash smirked and nodded his head proudly. Spiritomb just shook her, mumbling to herself. Her trainer was getting a big head. "Tomb, spiritomb spirit-it tomb."

"Spiritomb," he whined at her words, pouting at her chastising. Ash looked at the ghost Pokémon and sighed. "Fine, but I think it is quite clever!"

"She has a point. Don't get a big head now Ash," Misty teased, grinning at her friend. Looking around, she noticed Pidgeotto on the ground panting heavily. The bird was lying on his back, looking exhausted while Beedrill hovered above him looking as smug as a bee could. It made her shiver.

"A-anyway, shouldn't we take a break? You did promise we would check the museum out soon." Misty gave Ash a pointed look, leaving him no room to argue with her.

"Eh, heh… Okay, fine. We'll go check the museum out. Come on everyone, return!" Ash returned his Pokémon, thankful Beedrill didn't put up a fight, and let Pikachu ride on his shoulder.

"To the museum!" Misty cried out suddenly, looking quite happy. She grabbed Ash's arm and started dragging the startled boy along. He blushed at the contact, not expecting it from his friend.

"Pikaaaa!" Pikachu shrieked happily from on Ash's shoulder, excited to see this museum the humans were talking about.

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"Wow… it sure is large inside," Ash said in awe. After paying the admission fee, the three made their way inside. It was pretty empty today, leaving them to explore without anyone bothering them. "And these fossils, they sure look amazing! Look how well preserved they are!"

Misty nodded her head as they looked at a display case filled with fossils of various shapes and forms.

A small distance away from the group, an older woman watched in interest, smiling softly to herself. "It isn't everyday someone so young shows such interest in the past," she mumbled, watching the two trainers and Pikachu talk excitedly about the relics of the past.

The woman was leaning against a door frame in the back of the museum out of sight. She wore a simple shirt and pants, but had a large white coat with a nametag on the right side of her breast. She had shoulder length, wavy brown hair that was graying slightly and warm amber colored eyes behind a small pair of glasses.

"Huh?" The woman looked interested when she heard a faint noise and the group of young trainers seemed to hear it as well. "Well, let's see what they do…. This was expected after all," she whispered while reaching down and fingering a Poké Ball hooked to her belt.

"Ahh!" Ash, Misty, and Pikachu cried out as the wall was blown in. They coughed, looking up to see the figures of two people in the dust. The trainers looked shocked when they recognized who it was. "Team Rocket!"

"It's you brats again!" Getting a better look, the group saw Jessie, James, and their companion Meowth amongst the small group of grunts. "Nosy little kids you are," Jessie sneered.

"Yeah, you got us in a lot of trouble with the boss!" Meowth said, jumping up in the air and slashing wildly as if to prove a point. The Pokémon gave them a dark grin, waiting to attack them.

"We had to go on extra missions to make up for the loss," James picked up. He placed his hand on one side of his face before threading it through his hair. "And how embarrassing it was!"

"But now we have back up!" Jessie grabbed one of her Poké Balls. The other grunts did as well, all looking smug. It was seven against two, horrible odds. "We want these fossils and all research material on them! Now, you damn brats!"

"Never!" Ash stepped forward, putting on a brave face. He ignored Misty when she grabbed his arm in a weak attempt to stop him. "We can't let you get away with this!"

Misty frowned, looking worried and torn between what to do. "Ash, this will put you on their list… They are a major criminal organization for a reason!"

"And reason has nothing to do with this!" Ash admitted angrily. He looked at his red headed companion, face softening slightly. "Please Misty… This is wrong and letting them get away with this… It only proves them right to bully everyone else!"

Looking back at the grunts, Misty and Ash saw them release their Pokémon. Ekans and Koffing were back, along with three small, blue bat Pokémon, a small, gray and black wolf-pup Pokémon, and an sand yellow, armored mouse-like Pokémon with a white underbelly.

"…. Ekans, Koffing, Zubats, Sandshrew, and… What is the last one?" Misty mumbled to herself. If it wasn't a Water Type, Ash had a feeling Misty wouldn't know much outside of her home region.

"It's a Poochyena, Misty. It's a common Pokémon, so I remember it well enough. Don't let it bite you," he cautioned. Ash remembered it was called the bite Pokémon for a reason.

"Come on you kids, let's fight already!" One grunt grinned before pointing at the unprepared trainers. "Poochyena, tear them apart with your Bite!"

"Chye!" The small canine dashed out in blur before reappearing in Ash's face, mouth wide open and ready to Bite the young boy.

"Ash!" Misty looked sick, afraid her friend was about to be mauled by a Pokémon right before her eyes. She yelped when a series of faintly glowing, purple needles hit the ground in front of her. She looked over toward Jessie, seeing the older woman grinning as if she was proud of the sneak attack.

"Now, now, don't take your eyes off of us, little girl," Jessie hissed out, ordering Ekans to Bite Misty just as Poochyena was commanded to attack Ash. Gulping and gathering herself, Misty threw a Poké Ball, revealing Staryu. Steeling herself, the Water trainer fought back, countering as best she could against Ekans who was aided by two Zubats.

"Pikachu!" Lighting filled the area, lighting the room up and blinding everyone temporarily. Poochyena yelped, falling to the ground from the sudden attack. Ash was panting heavily, looking pale and sweating from the encounter. He fell on the ground, using his arms to support himself as best he could.

"T-thanks Pikachu…," he croaked out, knowing he was still shaking horribly. His friend nodded, nuzzling his cheek briefly before jumping off of his shoulder onto the ground in front of him. Poochyena had already recovered mostly by this point, aided by Koffing, a Zubat, and Sandshrew. Misty was faced with the others.

"Ha! Look at his face! I thought he was going to piss himself from fright!" one unknown female grunt yelled out, pointing at Ash's face. She laughed as if it was the funniest joke she had ever heard. Ash would have blushed in embarrassment, but only forced himself to stand back up in retaliation to her mocking.

"Come off it already. Let's just put these brats out of their misery and get what we came for," a male grunt mumbled, elbowing the female in her side.

"Staryu!" Misty called out. "Rapid Spin!" she cried out as Ekans bit her Pokémon. The Zubats had Staryu surrounded, but they hadn't prepared for the Rapid Spin.

"Haa!" Stayu cried out, rapidly spinning its body and flinging Ekans off. The two Zubats, light and already airborne, were sent hurtling into a wall. One fell to the ground, unconscious and useless while the other slowly gathered itself and started flying erratically once again.

Ash stepped back, brushing against Misty. They looked at each other, nodding before focusing back on their individual battles.

"Pikachu, Thunderbolt!" Ash yelled, hoping that Pikachu was strong enough to finish this quickly. He watched as Pikachu leapt into the air, just barely avoiding Sandshrew suddenly popping out from the ground in an attempt of a sneak attack. The Zubat shrieked at the attack, but forced itself to say conscious. Koffing took the electric attack in stride, huffing softly in annoyance while Poochyena dash around dodging the erratic bolts of electricity.

"Staryu, Water Gun!" Misty watched, seeing Jessie looking as calm as ever. It made her uneasy, seeing the older woman treat her as if she wasn't a threat.

"Ha, pathetic girl," the Rocket woman said, snickering as the Water Gun hit the other grunt's Zubat, knocking it out. "Ekans, Acid!"

"Ekansssss~" the snake hissed as it opened its mouth wide before hitting Staryu with a nasty Acid.

"Staryu!" Misty looked horrified as her Pokémon shrieked, shaking and flinging itself around to get the acid off as it burned slowly at its hard body. "Quick, Starmie! Clean Staryu off!" Misty cried out as she released another Pokémon. It was similar to Staryu, only bigger and a dark purple color. It also looked as if it had another star attached to its back.

"Haaa," Starmie called out softly before hitting its friend as gently as it could with a Water Gun, cleaning it of the harmful acid. Misty was unable to battle for the moment, too worried over her Pokémon's health.

"I'm sorry, Ash," she whispered, looking upset. She was better than this. However, Misty couldn't fight at her best though, not yet.

"Ha, one down and another to go," Jessie said softly, looking proud as she focused on Ash. Piakchu was panting heavily. Poochyena looked about as bad while Koffing was only lightly winded. Sandshrew was assumed to be okay, probably hiding underground and waiting to attack. "Already down for the count brat? Your little girlfriend is beaten!"

Ash gritted his teeth at the taunt, sighing in annoyance as Ekans joined the battle. "Pikachu, return!" Pikachu looked up at Ash, acting stubborn. The young trainer just shook his head, grabbing Pikachu's Poké Ball and actually returning the Electric type. "Sorry buddy… but you need to rest and you are too tired to move… I hope you can forgive me…"

"Go, Beedrill!" Ash yelled out, surprising Misty greatly. She hoped Ash had a plan. The Water trainer wasn't sure what he was scheming yet.

"A bee? That's it!?" James called out, looking almost bored. "Fine, whatever, now the real battle begins!"

"Meowth, that's right~" Meowth purred out, tail slowly wagging back and forth pleasantly. The feline Pokémon always enjoyed a good show of revenge.

"That's what you say," Ash mumbled, looking at his newest Pokémon. "Come on Beedrill, let's show them how strong you are! You command the skies! Show them, Focus Energy!"

Beedrill had turned toward Ash as her trainer encouraged her on. She started shivering in excitement, loving what he said. The Bug Pokémon buzzed loudly as energy circled around her body, focusing her concentration on her opponents. It was time to fight.

"A weak insect won't stop us! Poochyena, Bite that bug!" Poochyena howled before running forward. It was noticeably slower this time. However, it was much slower in Beedrill's eyes than anyone else's.

James scoffed at the grunts hastiness. "Koffing, back that mutt up with a Sludge attack!" He wasn't going to take any chances getting in close yet.

"Surprise attack it Sandshrew!" The ground behind Beedrill started to crack as Sandshrew readied himself to burst out and assault the insect Pokémon.

Koffing just grinned before shooting out a mass of toxic material at Beedrill, trying to make it easier for Poochyena to hit. Jessie and Ekans watched silently, waiting for the perfect chance to strike.

"Fury Attack!" Beedrill buzzed and waited briefly, watching poochyena approach her. If she could look smug, Beedrill would as she suddenly vanished from the canine's sight and dodging the Sludge attack easily. Sandshrew had leapt out, ready to use Slash on the Beedrill before pausing and looking confused at the sudden speed.

Poochyena nearly tripped as the bee Pokémon appeared in front of it, scaring it. Everything soon went dark as Beedrill assaulted the small canine with a flurry of attacks, Fury Attack hitting it multiple times and easily knocking it out. The use of Focus Energy plus her Sniper ability made her critical hits even more dangerous.

"What!?" James, cried out, looking shocked. Ash just started them down, not giving away how he was feeling. "Koffing, Assurance!" He had underestimated the Beedrill's speed, but he wasn't giving up yet.

"Sandshrew, us Slash on it!" Sandshrew joined in, having a slightly harder time given it couldn't float like Koffing or fly like Beedrill, but the small mouse Pokémon tried, constantly leaping at Beedrill and letting out a series of quick slashes.

"Koffing!" Koffing shot forward through the air, trying to hit Beedrill as the bee dodged easily. She flew around the two trying to attack her, looking graceful and a little bored of playing this game. Dodging wasn't aggressive, or offensive in anyway. Still, she liked messing with the two, watching Sandshrew and Koffing get worn down from trying to hit her.

"Ekans, Bite!" Jessie called out suddenly. The small, purple snake shot off the ground, clamping onto the bee's leg, startling her. Looking down at her leg, Beedrill left herself open for Koffing's Assurance attack. Koffing easily rammed itself into her stomach, sending her flying into a wall as Ekans let go of the bee's leg. Dust and debris filled the air around the impact, clouding everyone's vision of the insect.

"Ha, easy. You grunts should take notes in battle!" Meowth yelled out at the grunts watching. They looked ashamed or anger, not liking that they were being shown up by Jessie and James after losing to the young trainers. The grunt with the Sandshrew just sighed, seeing his Pokémon was tired from running around and trying to hit such a fast target, embarrassing.

"Ash," Misty whispered, holding Staryu in her arms. Starmie was standing guard by its trainer, eyeing the Rocket grunts cautiously after it had just finished cleaning Staryu off. It would love to help Ash's Beedrill in fighting, but it had to make sure its trainer and friend were protected and safe. "I know you can win…"

"…. Twineedle," Ash called out, not looking at where Beedrill had slammed into the wall. No one saw or heard anything, nothing until a loud buzzing filled the air. Fueled by rage and determination, the large bee Pokémon wasn't down yet.

"No way!" one grunt yelled out in shock as the Bug Pokémon shot forward, dust clinging to her body and swirling around her as she twirled. Beedrill focused in on Koffing before tilting downward and flying under the startled and confused Poison type. Making a sudden turn, Beedrill slammed into Ekans, her true target. She jabbed Ekans twice with her needles, sending it back in pain.

"No!" Jessie looked at her snake, shaking with anger as Ekans wasn't moving. "I can't lose already! Not to this damn kid, not again!"

Beedrill wasn't finished, shooting up in the air and twisting around before flying downward and giving the tired Sandshrew a similar treatment. "Shrew!" The small Ground type cried out as it tried dodging. In the end, it was shaking in pain, cut several times from the violent attacks.

"S-Sandshrew," the grunt ordering Sandshrew yelped out. He didn't think his Pokémon would be attacked. Gulping, he returned the small Pokémon with a nervous look on his face, similar to all the grunts under Jessie and James orders. "I knew I wasn't ready for missions yet," he grumbled, showing he wasn't a very experienced member of Team Rocket yet.

James looked worried, turning toward Koffing and returning his Pokémon. He didn't want his Pokémon to end up the same way as Ekans and Sandshrew "N-now let's be reasonable here…," he tried talking his way out, smiling nervously. Jessie only returned Ekans and slammed her fist into James head.

"Shut up! We won't leave without those materials! Boss's order!" Jessie yelled out, looking furious. Turning back toward Ash and Misty, the Rocket woman only grinned. "I wanted to avoid using this… but you brats are too persistent!"

The Rocket members didn't retreat like Ash thought they would, but Misty knew better. She knew they didn't just use Pokémon force like some believed. "T-they brought weapons!" she squeaked out.

"That's right and we'll," Jessie started, only to get cut off. She had her hand halfway toward her concealed weapon, looking surprised someone else was here as well.

"You'll what?" An older woman stepped forward, wearing a white lab coat, the same woman who had been watching from earlier. She smiled at the grunts, looking as if nothing was wrong. "I called the police at the start of the battle… They should arrive shortly, giving you all about… five or so minutes to escape through the hole you all rudely made," she said, chuckling softly.

As if to prove her point, sirens were easily heard now that all the yelling and fighting was over. Ash and Misty grinned at each other, looking relieved. The battle had been stressful on everyone. Now that the Rocket members were retreating, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

"You two did a good job out there, especially you," the woman said as she approached Ash and Misty, focusing the latter of her comment on Ash.

"Thanks ma'am," Ash mumbled, looking tired. He grimaced as the woman leaned forward, her face in front of his. Misty yelped in surprise at the strange woman's actions, but careful not to drop Staryu in her surprise. The Water trainer returned her injured Pokémon, knowing that the constant worrying would only end up hurting Staryu more.

"Ehh, excuse me, but you are a little close," Ash mumbled, blushing as the woman seemed to be observing him close. Beedrill flew next to Ash, waiting to be returned. She finally tuned into the conversation and noticed how creepy the human woman was acting. It didn't bother the bee Pokémon.

"Yes… I see… Interesting," the woman went on, mumbling to herself. "Tell me, how many badges do you have?"

"Badges? I don't even know you ma'am… And none right now," Ash answered, looking slightly embarrassed by the fact. He hadn't started making a name for himself yet. "But, I've been training for almost two weeks! I know I'm ready for that badge!"

The woman looked surprised by the answer as she leaned back, finally giving Ash some space. She snorted before holding her hand out in front of Ash to shake. "You can call me Dr. Quartz! I'm an archeologist native to this fine city!"

Ash blinked several times, not quite sure where this conversation was going. "Uhh, Ash Ketchem, ma'am?" Ash held his hand out, shaking the older woman's hand. The small group ignored the police that started filling the room, assessing the damages and looking for the criminals that had already escaped.

"You have potential Ash…. I can see it," Dr. Quartz said confidently, nodding her head. She reached down and fingered a Poké Ball on her belt. "How about this, you come back when you earn your first badge and I'll properly reward you for your help today? Though, what I give you, you have to allow me research rights to it along your trip~"

"It?" Ash asked, looking confused on what the woman wanted to give him. He looked toward Misty for help, only getting a shrug from his friend. The woman was acting very odd to them.

"Ah, ah, ah," the archeologist said, wagging her finger with a cheeky grin on her face. "You have to finish earning it, remember! Anyway, the police are getting impatient for a report. You two go get healed up and relax…. You deserve it."

She watched the two leave nervously, not sure if it was okay to leave just yet. The police did get their statements and evidence, leaving the archeologist alone in the room. She had her hands in the pockets of her lab coat, looking relaxed.

"He is special, isn't he?" she asked suddenly, tilting her head a little. "I can tell. You came after all… I haven't seen you in years and you come for a boy." She shook her head slowly as if in disbelief.

Nothing replied right away. Then, as if shy, the air near the woman rippled slightly, a figure hiding from normal sight. It was larger than an average grown man, but not by much. The shape was hard to make out, obscured by the power it used to hide itself.

Chuckling, the scientist tilted her head toward the invisible figure. "I'm not mad. You saved my life after all, those years ago. Still, you are intrigued, yes?" she paused after asking, straining her eyes to see the figure moving. "Follow him then. Maybe you'll find him worthy one of these days. Trouble does seem to find him…"

The invisible figure didn't answer again, only flying away after a few minutes of awkward silence. Dr. Quartz sighed softly, closing her eyes and shaking her head. "Stubborn dragon," she mumbled before looking up at the ceiling lights. The scientist took a deep breath before smiling to herself.

"Who know, maybe some excitement is just what you need…. Latios. You've been cooped up here for too long, hiding and waiting for nothing… No, you're waiting for this aren't you? You're waiting for the right person to show you the world. Heh, I just hope that kid knows what he is in for once you show yourself…"

The workers at the museum would later remember the older archeologist, Dr. Quartz, laughing to herself for quite some time without any clear reason. Anyone who asked never did get a reason as to why she was laugh, or even why there was a huge hole in the wall. It was the weirdest day in their lives since anyone of the workers started their jobs at said museum.

EN: DONE! HOLY COW! I finished! :D PARTY EVERYONE!

The feels when your weekend plans are all ruined when you ride doesn't drive you anywhere (is sadly carless at the moment and feeling it from college). Never be a major that requires you on campus when you don't have to be, but can't make it physically. Makes it hard for everyone involved. T_T

Anyway, from this point on, I'll start using the X and Y Pokédex entries and move sets (once they come out of course) as well as X and Y Pokémon soon.

Next chapter near the end of this week maybe? Weekend? Hope X and Y doesn't eat me again… OH CRAP! I have a wedding to go to as well! Uhh…. Next week then unless I'm fast guys! Sorry, irl probs.

Ash's Pokémon

Spiritomb - female(shiny)

Moves: Curse, Pain Split, Pursuit, Sucker Punch, Hypnosis, Dream Eater, and Shadow Sneak

Pikachu - male

Moves: Quick Attack, Agility, Thunderbolt, Double Team, and Volt tackle

Poliwag - male

Moves: Bubble, Hypnosis, Water Gun, Double Slap, Rain Dance, and Ice Ball

Butterfree – male

Moves: Bug Bite, Confusion, Sleep Powder, Stun Spore, Poison Powder, and Gust

Pidgeotto – male

Moves: Sand Attack, Gust, Quick Attack, Twister, Wing Attack, and Toxic

Beedrill – female

Moves: Fury Attack, Focus Energy, Twineedle, Rage, Pursuit, and Toxic Spikes

Take 2: OKAY! Hopefully this is better! Man, I'm so mad at myself. T_T Anyway, I hope this is okay?