What up, peoplezez
Sorry for taking so long to update the story. I had this story well in mind but was unable to will myself to finish it.
Regardless, enjoy
Ok, what do we do now, Jack?" Brighton asked. "What are we supposed to do since those Neo goons aren't attacking?"
"Well since there no attacks currently taking place, I suggest we get your battle with Lenora under way," Jack said.
Brighton, Zoroark, and Jack had made it to Nacrene city without as much as an incident in the two weeks it took to get there. They were no signs of Neo Team Plasma anywhere in the city, meaning the only thing to do in the city except have Brighton challenge Lenora at the Nacrene gym. However this was only making Brighton feel more uneasy.
"Well, I think we should wait 'til tomorrow before we deal with that," Brighton said. "My feet are still sore and I haven't really thought of a strategy for Lenora yet".
"Okay, I'm cool with that," Jack said. "Let's find the nearest Pokémon Center".
With that, the group made their way toward the Pokémon Center on the other side of the city. On the way there, Zoroark couldn't help but notice that Brighton had been constantly looking over his shoulder ever since they got to the city.
"Uh, Brighton… why are you looking over your shoulder like that?" the Pokémon asked.
"Because I have the feeling that we're going to be attacked by those Neo goons sooner or later," Brighton said. "And if action movies have taught me anything, it's that if the bad guys are taking this long to ambush us, it means we've got an unwelcome surprise coming our way".
The next morning…
Tomorrow felt like it came rather early in Brighton's mind. Not only did he intentionally stay up half the night worrying about whether or not those Neo Team Plasma thugs were going to ambush them in the middle of the night, but when he did get to sleep, it felt like he didn't get any sleep at all. Now he was slowly following behind Jack and Zoroark as they made their way to the Nacrene Museum, which they knew was where the Gym was.
"Come on, Brighton!" Jack yelled when Brighton was getting too far behind. "That Gym battle isn't going to do itself you know!"
"Oh shut up!" Brighton snapped. "You try preparing for something when your brain feels like its dead weight".
"Oh, you'll do fine." Jack said once Brighton managed to catch up. "Remember. Lenora's a Normal Type user, so all you have to do is control the battle and you'll do fine".
"Yeah, assuming I won't doze off in the middle of it," Brighton retorted.
Zoroark didn't know which side to be on for this one. While it was true that Brighton did seem a little burned out, he had promised that he would battle Lenora today. Yet, at that particular moment, he was having a hard time deciding whether the need to be back on top or his love for Brighton was more important.
However, before he could decide, a large explosion a good distance ahead of them made them jump. People in the shops next to them immediately ran out into the street to see what was going on.
"That sounded like it came from the Museum," Jack said. "Come on".
Jack immediately ran in the direction of the explosion, oblivious to the fact that Zoroark had double back to keep Brighton on his feet. Moving quickly through the mass of people that had formed outside from the commotion, he eventually made his way to the entrance of the Museum. There, he saw a scene taking place: Lenora, the Gym leader of Nacrene city, was being backed into a corner by a group of blue robed Plasma grunts that were backed up by a large group of Woobat. In between her and them was a small chinchilla with scarf like white fur around its neck which Jack immediately recognized as Cincinno.
"Really, guys?" Jack laughed. "You've already messed up an attempt to steal something from the Museum, yet here you are again. You don't learn from your mistakes do you?"
"Crap, it's that guy again," one of the grunts moaned.
"Well, what do you know," Lenora said. "If it isn't Jack. I was expecting you to be preparing to battle Drayden by now".
"Something came up," Jack said. "Besides, I can think of a better reason to mess with Neo Team Plasma than what they did to my friend. Tell 'em like it is, Brighton. Brighton?"
Yet Jack didn't hear Brighton didn't say anything. Turning around, he saw that Brighton and Zoroark weren't even there, earning himself a chorus of laughter from the Team Plasma grunts.
"Oh come on dude," Jack said. "You can at least try to get over here".
"Don't worry about your friend Jack," Lenora said. "Just make sure these clowns don't do anything to the Museum".
"Yeah, I know." Jack moaned while pulling out a Pokéball. "Cofagrigus, let's go".
The sarcophagus came out and stood right in front of Jack. The Plasma grunts were immediately on edge due to them knowing that it was one of his best Pokémon.
"Cofagrigus, rapid fire Shadow Ball," Jack commanded.
Cofagrigus immediately fired Shadow Ball after Shadow Ball at the Woobat, taking out most of them in one hit. The grunts were immediately petrified and unable to do anything to stop them.
"All right Cincilo, let's wrap this up with Hyper Voice," Lenora commanded.
After tucking its ears in, Cincilo let out a high pitched scream that enveloped the remaining Woobat. Within seconds, they were all defeated.
"Grr, don't think you've beaten us." one of the grunts snapped as the recalled their defeated Pokémon. "We were only a stalling tactic to keep Lenora occupied. Hopefully we'll have given our boss enough time to complete her mission in Pinwheel forest".
With that, the grunts immediately ran off, heading off in no particular direction. Jack and Lenora just stared at them, unable to understand what was going on.
"Well… that was an interesting turn of events," Lenora said.
"I know." Jack said while recalling Cofagrigus. "I especially found what they said at the end interesting. What could they possible want from Pinwheel forest?"
"If my guess is right, then there's going to be trouble," Lenora said. "We have to get to Pinwheel forest before anything else happens".
Uh oh, if Neo Team Plasma is going after what I think it's going after, then there's going to be trouble big time
Again, sorry about not updating sooner. I'll try to get the next chapter in as soon as I can
R&R plz
NITRO PSYCHO OUT!
