Jasper leaned back in his chair, eyes gazing at the monitors that were checkered across thirty-two extra large, flat-screen TV's hung up above the door. "So, Two-tone, is your power increasing?" he asked. The Drowzee gave him a wide smirk. "Of course! You've always been persistent in the progression of my amazing abilities, do you remember the old days?" she asked.
"Ah, yes, of course I do, even back then you could control over ten Pokémon at once, while other Drowzee were stuck at being able to control two. So, are you able to fully control that dark gened Eevee?" The Drowzee shook her head. "Not yet, but soon I will. Then what?" She asked, although she already knew what his response would be. Jasper's green eyes gleamed. "Then we'll abandon this place and you and I will travel the world. We'll take all of the strongest Pokémon kits along with Cinder and Dusty of course; perhaps even Cleo and Stealth can come. From there we'll go after the one thing we've always wanted."
Two-tone raised her short trunk and tapped her head before nodding. "Knowledge and power. I think we should start with the Pokémon League." Jasper paused and began to contemplate. "Are you sure you're strong enough to control so many humans at once? What about 'occupying' their Pokémon long enough?" Two-tone waved him off, instead she pointed to a screen where a Teddiursa was working out. The Teddiursa was standing on the west side of the building, where several huge boulders the size of a fully-grown Tyranitar were scattered about. "Watch what Ted here does, then tell me if you still don't think we can beat the Elite's Pokémon." She said.
The Teddiursa turned and walked away from the boulders and Jasper cast his companion a dubious look, but quickly turned his eyes back upon the screen curiously. The Teddiursa turned around and ran towards the boulder. Both paws clenched together, Ted jumped straight up and hit the boulder with a bone cracking Rock Smash. Jasper gasped in surprise as the boulder exploded into a huge dust cloud. After a few minutes it cleared and he was shocked to see the boulder reduced to little more than mere pebbles. "He's stronger than his evolved form would be at that level! And we've only had him for little more than two weeks!" He exclaimed.
"That's the kind of power we've been seeking since the beginning, Jasper. We have spent over three years slowly gathering more and more Pokémon. Soon we'll be invincible. But we won't stop at the Pokémon League." She added. "No, we'll spread out." Both grinned wickedly and glanced to the screens. Suddenly the male frowned. "There are still the dark types though."
Two-tone didn't argue with him, she remained perfectly silent. Jasper took note of her silence. And then Two-tone turned to look at him, "Screw the dark types." She snapped. Jasper frowned. "But Two-tone-"
"But nothing!" She snapped back. "That was a fighting type attack that Ted used; dark types are weak to fighting type attacks. And besides," She gestured towards another screen, on this one a tan Eevee was pacing back and forth inside a room. "I'm going to control her entirely, one way or another. Soon she'll obey me, even at a distance." She gazed at the screen, mentally willing the Eevee to stop its pacing and sit shook her head and tried to fight the Drowzee's control, but eventually gave in and sat down, eyes staring ahead blankly.
Two-tone went to wink at Jasper, but his eyes remained on the screen, glancing at it she saw the Eevee's ears twitching. Amethyst's entire body began to shake as she freed her mind from the psychic's hold. Two-tone winced, as the connection was suddenly broken. She heard a snicker and knew Jasper was having fun watching her try to control such a stubborn Pokémon. She focused harder on penetrating the Eevee's subconscious. She was going to have to hurt the Eevee at this winced, ears pulling back as she let out a yip and fell to her knees. Two-tone grinned before mentally twisting the kit's bushy tail, eliciting another yelp from the Eevee.
I . . . The kit's thoughts reached her mind, I won't give in! Get out of my head! Two-tone snarled and reached in deeper, she would make the kit into a shell if she had to. She would- And then it stopped, she was no longer inside of the Eevee's mind; she had been once again thrown out. But this time she couldn't get back in. "That little runt's got all of her defenses up. I can't get back in." She exclaimed. Jasper gave a weary sigh. "Why don't you try again later, when she's not expecting it as much?" He asked. She was loath to quit but she sighed in defeat anyway. "Fine,"
Unseen by either of the two was the fact that the gem in the center of Ames' forehead was illuminated, glowing ever so faintly beneath the tuft of fur that hid it. Had they looked closer they might have seen it, but luckily it had eluded their attention.
00
The truck pulled up outside the gates, a person stepped out and passed a card through a machine. A small beep rang out and the person climbed back inside. The gate opened and the truck drove through it, once it was inside, the gate shut and locked behind them.
The vehicle drove up and stopped. Getting out, the person went to the back and pushed the sliding door up. A disgruntled Ninetales leaped out, a Meowth dangling from her jaws by the scruff of its neck. She cast her eyes to the back of the truck and muttered something.
"You heard her, move!" A voice exclaimed and six small Pokémon scurried out, tailed by Dusty and Stealth. The latter Color Swap Pokémon looked unhappy with his current task, but he knew better than to complain.
Two Zigzagoon, four Skitty, and a Meowth stood there in the open, shaking and glancing around nervously. Everything thy saw frightened them, from the cruel Ninetales in front of them to the bars along the fences. Tears rolled down their muzzles and they were openly crying, a sound that would make all but the most heartless of jerks feel sympathy. Unfortunately Cinder and Dusty were sticklers for the title, although the latter did tremble slightly in response.
Cinder continued to walk onward, the Meowth swinging to and fro in her jaws. She continued until she reached a shed. With a paw she pushed it open. Inside were several crates which were either vacant or held Pokémon inside of them.
She gestured for them, although she need not bother, they'd done the actions enough times to already know what was expected of them. The kits, however, had no idea what was going to happen next, although they had a sinking suspicion. Dusty began herding the kits towards the crates, while Stealth opened them, shoved a kit in, closed the door, and latched it shut. The Kecleon's eyes
After all of them except the Meowth that was still in Cinder's jaws, was put away, Cinder grinned and dropped the Copycat Pokémon roughly. Immediately, the feline jumped to its feet. Cinder glared at it, making it clear that it had better stay still.
But it took no heed of the warning in the fire type's eyes. Its eyes ran over the surrounding area, eying any possible escape. Then it saw one and took it. It dashed between the Ninetales' legs, catching Cinder completely off guard. The Ninetales eyes widened and she growled, the sound would make a grown man shake in fear.
After it was out from under her, the Meowth made a beeline for the fence. "You little brat!" Cinder roared. Then, "Stealth, Dusty, go get it and bring it back!" There was a murmur of 'yes' and then they ran after the kit.
Once it came to the fence it knew it couldn't escape. No trees, no rocks, nothing it could climb up on was within twenty feet of the fence. And the pure steel was as slick as a Mudkip. It turned, heart pounding wildly in its chest, and collapsed in a fit of despair.
Dusty and Stealth caught up to it, both gazed at the crumpled Pokémon as it sobbed its heart out. Dusty grabbed it, remorsefully dragging it along by the scruff of its neck. He brought it back to Cinder, who grabbed the kit and shoved it into the crate.
000
Unbeknownst to them, a pair of sharp blue eyes watched from outside the gate. The eyes gazed at the Pokémon, one by one, before it turned away and ran up a tree before eying the gate and running into a knot in the tree where it made its nest.
It dashed out, holding a few shimmering objects before running down the tree and burying them along the gate.
000
Scooter and his group came to an area that had fewer trees and was flat. And there in the distance, a building surrounded by black posts could be seen.
"Look!" The Eevee called, and they started running until they were before the gates.
Kindle's fur bristled, but she didn't let her worry show.
"How do we get in?" Goose chirped, his beak preening a few feathers nervously.
Scooter walked about, pressing against several posts. "Let's split up. Frict, you, Marvin, and Tekti go left; Vira, Kindle, and myself will go right. Try to see if there's any loose posts or if you can find away in." He said.
"Right, come on, you guys." Frict said, the Electrike heading off and the two Pokémon accompanying him nodded.
Goose fidgeted. "What about me?" He whined, flapping his wings incredulously.
The Eevee grinned. "We need an aerial perspective."
"Huh?"
"Fly around and see if you can fin a way inside!" Kindle snapped, her eyes narrowing.
The Taillow flinched visibly, but nodded before taking off.
"Now, let's start," She said, satisfied.
They pushed and pulled at each post, hoping for a weak spot, but found that every post was firmly planted. They tried to dig under, but they discovered the posts extended an unknown length beneath the ground, more than five feet at the least.
"This is impossible," Vira groaned, sitting down, but Scooter patted her on the shoulder, reassuringly.
"We can't just give up, look at how close we are. Just think, beyond this gate is Ted."
The Spinda's eyes cheered up a bit. "Yeah, I bet he would keep trying if the roles were reversed, let's keep at it!"
They tried climbing up trees and gauging a safe method of entering, but they couldn't hit the ground from such a height without harm. So they descended, discouraged.
Kindle who had remained below gave them a hopeful look, but Scooter just shook his head. Discouraged, she sighed and started walking off to scour the gates once more.
"Hey!" A voice exclaimed, the Houndour jerked her eyes forward and realized she was standing on a Furret's tail.
She pulled her paws back, allowing the Long Body Pokémon to snatch its tail up, stroking said appendage lovingly as if to reassure it that everything would be all right. "Sorry," She apologized.
He gave her a sidelong glance, "its okay. I figure you didn't mean it." His eyes widened, as he saw Scooter and Vira, "Wuh-what are kits like you doing here?!" He exclaimed, "Quick, get as far away from here as you can!"
Scooter stepped forward. "Why? Do you know something we should?"
"Only that that gate is all that separates you from imprisonment, so run, enjoy your freedom!" The Furret urged, attempting to push the Eevee in a direction opposite of said gates.
Scooter stood strong, not even yielding enough for the normal type to move him an inch. "No way, we're here to break out my little sister."
"What? But the place is crawling with Pokémon, and not normal Pokémon either, they're all brainwashed!"
"Sorry Scooter, we couldn't find a way inside." Frict said as he walked up, Tekti and Marvin close behind. The Electrike tilted his head, "Who is he?" he asked, gesturing to the Furret.
"I'm Furr, and you need to leave this place! If you get caught, you'll lose everything, even your memories!"
The Electrike growled, "Not without Amethyst."
Furr gave a displeased sigh. "What hope do you youngsters have? So young, like the brainwashed kits inside, and even if you do get in and get past there," he shivered, grasping his tail and pulling it close, "there's still Cinder."
"Please, Furr, our best friend is in there as well, if you can help us, we will forever be in your debt." Vira pleaded.
Furr shook his head, gazed at the distraught Spinda, and tugged at his ears as he tried to refrain from helping them. "My father always said it was better to stay in the trees, down here there's always so many crisis's, but did I listen? No, I had to be a caring Furret."
He turned to them, pressing the tips of his paws together. "Fine, I'll help you in and give you a few things that will aid you in your mission, but I can't fight, after you get inside I won't be able to help you anymore. Is that a deal?"
Kindle and Vira glanced at their companions before all of them waited for their leader to answer.
"Yes, thank you, Furr." The Eevee said, his grey tail wagging softly.
"Right." Furr replied, walking over to the fence, he pointed to a pair of bars. "This is the only weak spot on the entire fence; see this, these bars aren't spaced as far apart as the others. That means that they're bow and break, here, let me work on them, by tomorrow morning I'll have them broken, then you'll be able to slip inside, this good?"
He didn't wait for a response, he went up a tree and returned with four Oran berries in his paws, he also had two Rawst berries, and he handed them over to the twins. "Here, you can have these, the blue ones heal your health with a few bites and the green ones heal burns."
With a nod of their heads, the speechless Spinda twins watched as he went over to an area near the fence, the dirt looked disturbed, he started digging. When he had unearthed whatever it was he'd been looking for, he motioned for them to come closer.
They gazed curiously as he pulled out a scarf, it was dirty, but soft and still white. "This silk scarf raises normal type attacks; one of you two should wear it in order for it to work."
Tekti flushed, "I'll never outlive this, but if it helps get Ted back, I'll do it."
Furr nodded and pulled out the next item. A small magnet, it had a string around it. "Here, this should help raise your electric attacks," He said, offering it to Frict, the Electrike let him put it around his neck.
"Last thing I have for you is this." The Furret said, turning around, he held the item gently. "This may, or may not help, it depends on Scooter."
Said Eevee could only gasp in surprise at what the normal type was holding. Everyone else gasped, then gazed at their leader, wonder in their eyes, they then smiled knowingly.
A smile, wide and devious crossed his muzzle. "Guys, we've hit pay dirt. My plan just got even better."
You thought I had abandoned this fic, didn't you?
No such luck, I just hit a temporary roadblock. You see, I had the last half written down on a few sheets of paper, but it was that 6' by 9' paper stuff that barely ever stays in the last place you put it. So after a few months of searching for those darn papers, I had to give up and write from memory, which, after a few months, was a bit shoddy. I think it turned out better then before, though.
I'm posting this from school.
Next chapter should be the last or next to last one in this story.
Guess what Furr's last item was and I'll give you a cookie and credit.