A/N Thank you so much for the wonderful reviews! And 832 hits! I'm as happy as a clam~ (If clams can be happy) I'm sorry this took so long, but I've been pretty busy as of late.

Here's a new chapter! I hope you enjoy! (There will be a bit of OOC)

Disclaimer: Pokemon does not belong to me. 'The Walk' belongs to Imogen Heap.

Platina

The wait. The horrible, horrible, wait.

I had found out about the Rayquaza attack just a few hours ago, when Senior Blue picked me up from 'Sky Pillar', as I learned the tower was called.

But I knew that something was wrong. When she had picked me up, her face was pale, and her voice was shaky. Very shaky.

I had questioned her many times, but she wouldn't answer. She only murmured to herself about an 'accident' and fell silent.

We were currently outside the Emergency Room, along with Senior Red, Ruby, and Gold. I had expected Lyra to be there as well, but I guess Silver had already gone back to the hotel room. Well, not exactly a hotel room as it is a shack. I shivered at the thought.

No one had told me why we were waiting. I looked over at Senior Blue, whose eyes kept on glancing toward the door and then back down at the floor. Up, and back. Up, and back.

I stood up when Senior Red came over, whispering softly to Senior Blue.

Senior Ruby looked at me. "Where are you going?"

"Bathroom," I lied easily, leaving the hallway with quiet steps. I thought I heard a wail of sadness. Maybe my ears were lying to me.

My thoughts drifted back to Pearl, making my steps stop in the middle of the empty corridor. There was a slight chance that he wasn't involved in this at all, and he was just somewhere far away, not even knowing about the incidents going on. Maybe it was for the best.

What was Diamond thinking? I don't know.

'He was always just a friend,' I mused to myself. 'Right?'

Inside out, upside down twisting beside myself

Stop that now, cause you and I were never meant to be

I did not want to go back to the waiting room. It was much too uncomfortable. I sat on the bench, just outside the bathroom, and waited. And waited. And waited.

A couple of people passed by, but most citizens had already evacuated. There were only about thirty nurses and doctors total in the hospital.

"Are you okay?"

I jumped at the sudden voice, but calmly turned my head. I knew that voice. That voice was good.

"Diamond," I replied curtly. He shifted closer to me, pressing his body against mine.

"I heard what happened,"

"Then tell me, because I do not know. No one has told me anything,"

He shifted even closer, his nose inches away from my face. "That's good. They're doing it for your own good,"

Diamond can be serious when he wants to, you know. But his tone of voice still shocked me.

"It's nothing... major," He said, warm, crispy breath washing against my face. Was he lying? I could not tell. Not when he was so close, too close...

I almost wanted to lean in more, just a bit more. It would be like before. Perfectly happy, never leaving the other's side. Ever.

'But, isn't this what caused Pearl to...'

Fear. Shock. Pain. It rushed over me, and I panicked. The realization made me stop cold. It also made me push him away. I did not realize what I was doing until it was done.

Diamond's eyes reflected pain, shock, just like I was feeling. But he was not feeling this for the same reasons.

"Why?"

I think you better leave; it's not safe here

I feel a weakness coming on

"W-Why?" My voice shook. The hurt in his voice, that used to be so happy. The way he took a step back when I spoke. "This is the reason Pearl left! I just... I don't think that we should be like this during a war-"

"It hasn't turned into a war yet. Even if it has, isn't it better for us to be by each other's side, every second? I'm just worried about you, missy,"

The nickname really struck a nerve. "It just seems like... we're betraying Pearl. We are the reason he left, probably. We should've-"

"So now it's because of Pearl? We shouldn't love because of Pearl?"

The venom in his voice was unmistakable. So was the jealousy in his wild eyes.

"No, I mean-" But I did not know what I meant. I was trying to reorganize, but Diamond was already storming off toward the Emergency Room. Weirdly, I did not call for him to come back.

Am I selfish?

Alright then, (Alright then) I could keep your number for a rainy day

That's where this ends, no mistakes or misbehaving

Did Pearl mean that much to me? More than Diamond's love?

Oh, I was doing so well

Can't we just be friends?

I feel a weakness coming on

When I walked back to the Emergency Room, and discovered that the red light was off. Senior Blue was still there, crying. She did not hear me when I approached.

"Senior?" I touched her shoulder, and she looked up. Her eyes were terribly swollen and red, but she made an attempt to smile when she saw me.

"Oh, it's just you-"

"What is wrong, Senior?" I did not get a reply.

"Senior?"

Senior Blue just sat there, smiling, like a doll. Just smiling, no matter how dire the situation was. Then she let out a laugh. A horrible, wicked laugh.

"Wrong? Nothing. There's a pokemon rampage in Rustboro, so I was just going there. No, I just made the decision. Where's Sapphire?"

Before I could reply, she frowned, and started murmuring to herself. "No, Sapphire isn't here. She's gone too. Somewhere I don't know. But she can come back. Poor Yellow, how scared she must feel right now. How guilty. But then, it is partly my fault. Red should've gone, he could've taken care of it. But he would've put Yellow first, of course,"

Was she talking to me? I did not get a chance to ask, because I was too horrified. How had my Senior changed this much?

This war... was making us crazy.

It's not meant to be like this, not what I planned at all

Don't want to feel like this (Yeah)

"Oh nononono... I should've gone, been there, I mean, he wouldn't have let me, but still, I just want to- Never mind. Then Lyra should've gone, so should've Ruby. Wait, Silver's another reason I should've gone, but noo, I didn't. I didn't. All my fault all my fault all myfault allmyfault..."

She clutched her head and let out a moan. Something wasn't right.

My hand went to my pokeballs.

"Go, Cherrim!"

The little pokemon came out, in its Bud form. But Senior Blue didn't even notice.

"Sleep powder on..." I hesitated. "..Senior B-Blue."

"Cher?" It squeaked, and tipped its head at me questioningly.

"Just do it!"

A fine, green powder sprinkled down on her body, and she fell limp. I returned Cherrim, and feeling a horrible sense of guilt, I rearranged Senior Blue's body so it lay on the bench, as if she was sleeping.

But there was defiantly something wrong, and I was determined to find out.

No, it's not meant to be like this, not what I planned at all

I don't want to feel like this, so that makes it all your fault

"Senior Yellow?" I peered in, and met her gaze. Her brown eyes were glazed. Senior Red sat beside her, gazing out the window.

"Platina."

I fidgeted. I could not speak to her with Senior Red watching. "Senior Red?"

He did not give any sign that someone had spoken to him. "Senior Blue is unconscious in the waiting room,"

The moment the word 'Blue' slipped from my lips, he stood up, pushed by me and was gone. Now we were alone.

"You needed something?"

"What happened? During the fight?"

The blond's eyes widened. "You mean; you don't know? No one's told you?"

I shook my head. Her eyes closed and she shook her head.

"Green-senpai..." Her voice shook and fell.

'Senpai?' I thought, before remembering that Senior Green was the one who taught her to battle.

She tried again, clearing her throat. "Green-senpai fell. Into the ocean. Because he was struck by r-rampage. I-I tried to save him, but, I couldn't find him, and I couldn't go into the water myself, because there was a risk that I could drown as well..." she shook her head and sighed. "Maybe I should've gone."

"So... he is... gone?"

Inside out, upside down twisting beside myself

Stop that now; you're close as it gets without touching me

"No!" Yellow hissed, focusing her gaze on me. Her brown eyes were clear now, and full of confidence. "He's not dead. I know he's not dead. Red knows it too. At least," She deflated again. "I hope."

She reminded me so much of myself.

Oh, don't make it harder than it already is.

"Do you love him?" I blurted out, before I slapped my hands over my mouth. Senior Yellow didn't glare, as I expected her to. She laughed.

"Of course. As a... brother of sorts. All dexholders, to me, are considered as family. Some are just closer than most. I guess you could say... I care for him. Very much. He taught me some amazing things..."

I feel a weakness coming on

I sat down on the chair opposite to hers. "You're not crying," I pointed out.

"I'm past crying. I'm past being weak. I want to take action, to help."

Her bravery amazed me. Her willpower. "How do you know he is not dead, senior?"

"A sixth sense, I suppose."

A new voice joined in, more rough. "Sometimes, being dead is better than being used by the enemy,"

We both swerved our heads to see Senior Red standing in the doorway, his eyes tired and worried. "You better come outside."

A voice, booming, echoing, loud voice infiltrated our minds as soon as we stepped outside.

"Attention all dexholders. I currently have two of your number. I will take more, piece by piece, until you surrender and hand over the three lake pokemon,"

I saw Senior Gold mouth 'telepathy' from beside me, to himself or me, I do not know. I kept listening.

"Will I keep them dead or alive? I won't tell you. When will I strike? Why would I tell you? This is the game of war,"

"Your turn."

And it was gone. Voices started to talk. All around.

"Two dexholders..."

"A game of war?"

"Three lake pokemon..."

"Green?"

"And Pearl. Yes."

My mind froze, as still as stone. Pearl was involved? Pearl couldn't be involved. I saw Diamond's eyes in the mist of all the faces. It was staring, almost accusing. A challenge.

'What will you do? Whatever you do, I'll be there."

I stared back.

'I know you will.'

Because I could not be weak. Not anymore.

No response on any level, red alert this vessels under siege,
Total overload, systems down, they've got control,
There's no way out, we are surrounded,
Give in, give in and relish every minute of it

Freeze, awake here forever, I feel a weakness coming on

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