I apologize to everyone about the extremely long wait for the next update, and for how short it is. However, if anything, this chapter has some exciting moments for ya'll. As for my inactivity, between the ending of school, work, and a new video game (Bravely Default), I don't have much free time. Again, very sorry, but I hope this chapter makes up for it.


Chapter VII

Fennel finally whipped open the door after I had pushed the doorbell for the hundredth time. At that point, I was on my knees, pain sparking through every fiber of my being.

"Lech?" Fennel stammered, seeing me in my defeated state.

"Help me," I begged, though my heart gave a pump of relief that Fennel was alright. On the other hand, that meant Bianca was in danger. I wanted to go save her, but the beads of sweat on my forehead warned me otherwise.

"Amanita, get some ointment and bandages," Fennel screamed into the house. "Okay," Amanita responded, and I heard feet paddling up steps. Fennel put an arm underneath my shoulder for support, but almost dropped me when she saw Latios and Latias hovering nearby.

"You did it? Captured Latios?" Fennel murmured. Latios looked away in disgust, but Latias chirped for my urgency.

"Yeah, can we go?" I heaved.

"Right, it's just, wow. Two legendary Pokemon?" Fennel said, dragging me inside. Wynaut hopped off Latias and bound after me. Laying me on the couch, Fennel rubbed some cream on the swollen red mass that was my arm and lashed it in white bandages. Meanwhile, Amanita pushed a cold compress against my forehead and Wynaut sat on my chest, apparently keeping guard. A glance at the window revealed Latias staring in, her eyes filled with concern. After that, my world went dark.

When I came to, it was late at night, the moon suspended in the sky. I pushed myself into a sitting position, unwisely using my injured arm. Pain shot through me, but I gritted my teeth and climbed to my feet. Wynaut tumbled off me, and awoke with an angry squeak.

"Sorry buddy," I apologized, and wandered to the door. As the door creaked open, a glow became cast over me.

"Where do you think you're going?" Fennel asked. I looked back to see her at the base of the stairs, holding a candle. She was covered by a pink nightgown, which left not much to the imagine.

"I have to stop Enervation. Where are Latios and Latias?" I snapped.

"Relax. I sent them to sleep in the Dreamyard so they wouldn't be spotted. Now come back so we can check your arm," Fennel sighed, motioning me back to the couch. I grumbled about it, but I relented in obeying. She unwrapped the bandages to unveil the wound. The swelling at faded, but an angry bruise covered my forearm.

"It looks fine. Now, if you don't mind, I'll be going," I insisted, trying to rise to my feet. Fennel, however, pushed me back down.

"If you think I'll let my betrothed get himself killed, you've got another thing coming," Fennel scolded.

"You don't understand. These are serious circumstances," I argued. Wynaut squeaked in agreement from its place at my feet.

"Then explain these circumstances," Fennel retorted, crossing her arms. I sighed and recounted the story of my journey since departing with Skyla, including Enervation's threat on Southern Island.

"I think he has Bianca," I concluded. Fennel mused over my story before withdrawing a Pokeball from a nearby desk.

"I don't approve of you pursuing another lover, but you have a legitimate reason," Fennel grumbled, and tossed the Pokeball in the air. A pink Pokemon flashed into appearance, flowers decorating its rear.

"Munna. How is it going to help?" I asked.

"Munna dear, please go retrieve Latias and Latios from the Dreamyard," Fennel instructed, flinging open the window. Munna gave a snort before floating out the window and into the night air. I staggered outside to wait. In no time, a shadow passed over the moon and Latias came bearing down on me. She tackled me affectionately, knocking Wynaut out of the way. Pinned to the ground, I couldn't fight off her nuzzling of my cheek.

"Quit it," I struggled. Latios appeared behind her, less than eager to see me. His eyes were bleary, and bore straight through me. Finally, Latias floated off of me.

"She seems glad you're alright," Fennel laughed, scratching her returning Munna under the chin.

"You think?" I grumbled, rubbing my cheek. Latias chirped in laughter, and even Latios seemed to snicker.

"So where are you off to?" Fennel asked.

"Some place called the P2 Lab," I said. Fennel's face went ashen.

"Are you sure that's the place?" Fennel checked.

"Yeah. It's just off the coast on one of those islands. Why is that a big deal?" I inquired.

"It was one of Team Plasma's bases. They preformed horrific experiments and research there, trying to create the ultimate Pokemon," Fennel explained. I felt my nerve tingle, like ice was freezing over my body.

"Nonetheless, I have to go. Bianca needs me, and I have to stop Enervation. He's messed with me for the last time," I declared.

"Fine. Be careful, and hurry back so we can get married," Fennel sighed. Before I could argue that what she just said would never happened, she pecked my cheek with her lips. I lurched back, out of shock or the annoyance of having my cheek touched, I didn't know. Fennel then quickly ran back inside her house before anything more could be said. Latias cooed and I heard Latios snicker again.

"Shut up and let's go," I grumbled.


Lech is quite touchy. Anyway, please review/comment, I'd love feedback, and I hope to have the next chapter ready much sooner!