Grimm pulled his cruiser smoothly into the motel's parking lot letting the engine idle for a few moments. He looked through the windshield finding the parking lot nearly empty save for a few cars including his cruiser. He turned his attention to the motel itself and the many doors and windows that lined the two levels. He couldn't see much as the blinds had been drawn over the windows and no doors were opened. However on the far end of the breeze way on the second level was a cart loaded down with cleaning supplies leading him to think housekeeping was starting their rounds.
"Place looks pretty dead," He said flicking his eyes into the rear view minor to see Eris. "But I would imagine the activities that take place here are for when the sun goes down." Grimm killed the engine before getting out. He opened the door for Eris as well, hooking the leash to the Houndoom's collar before walking towards the main office Eris totting along his side. He walked inside the small office greeted by the cool breeze of air conditioning. The first thing Grimm noticed was the look the man gave him from behind the counter. He knew that look all too well. It was the look of nervousness most gave to cops, its meaning was usually along the lines of 'I hope he's not here for me.' In his experience no one ever gave him that look that didn't do or know of something unsavory going on.
"Can I help you officer?" The man asked forcing a smile on his face that seemed out of place while he folded his hands on top of the counter. Grimm made his way quickly across the stained carpet to stand in front of the man. Other than the counter with the filing cabinets and rack of keys behind it the office was mostly empty. Expect for an ATM in the corner and newspaper stand.
"Yes I'm looking for Joshua Samson," Grimm explained locking eyes with the man. "I have reason to believe he checked in here last night. Could you pull up your records to confirm this?" Grimm asked though it defiantly sounded more like an order then a request.
"Certainly officer," The manager said as he ducked his head to stare at the computer screen. Grimm couldn't see his hands but the sound of clicking keys filled the air as the man typed. "It seems we had someone by that name check in here last night. However my records show he checked out this morning at 9:43 AM." When he finished speaking he looked back up at Grimm smiling and Grimm knew he was hoping he'd leave then.
"What room did he stay in and has it been cleaned yet?" Grimm asked keeping his face expressionless. The man frowned for half a second and when he ducked back down Grimm caught the glimpse of a sneer that seemed more at place on the manager's face then the smile.
"Uh…" He paused to hit a few more keys. "He stayed in room 23A on the first floor. According to this his room has yet to be cleared." When he finished he looked back up at Grimm the hope that the cop was going to be leaving soon leaving his eyes. To Grimm the manager seemed to be bracing himself for what he was sure to come next.
"Mind if I take a look around with my partner?" Grimm asked eyeing the counter man. The man frowned again and raised his eyes brows.
"Partner?" He asked confused prompting Grimm to gesture down to Eris. The manager leaned forward to look over the counter at Grimm's side to see Eris sitting by him her gaze also on the manager. "Uh yes one moment officer." He said straightening back up and turning to face the rack of keys. After a moment of thought he plucked one from its hook causing it to jingle. He turned back around and started to walk around the counter. "Of course I'm going to have to escort you officer."
"Of course," Grimm said making sure to still show no emotion and his sunglasses making it so the manager couldn't even see his eyes. However he saw that the manager eyes did linger on his scar. Grimm led them outside leaving the comfort of the office with Eris totting beside him, her claws tapping along the concert of the sidewalk. They reached the door marked 23A by faded brass numbers screwed to the wood of the door. The manager who had been behind Grimm moved forward to unlock the door but he held up a hand to stop the motel employee. Grimm raised a fist and used it to pound on the door in what could only be described as 'cop like.' "Police open the door," He said not shouting but speaking loudly. After a few seconds of silence Grimm knocked again. "Police department!" He called out a little louder. As Grimm waited his eyes were listen for the sounds of shuffling feet, closing/opening doors, the flushing of a toilet. Anything that might indicate that somebody was inside the room.
Once no answer was given still, Grimm nodded towards the manager who stepped up to the door key in hand. He slide the key inside the lock and there was a metallic click as the bolt snapped back and out of the way. Followed by the sound of the knob turning and finally the groaning of wood as the door swung slowly open. Grimm who had stood to one side of the door, as not to present a target to anything inside, turned his head to stare inside. His eyes quickly swept around the room checking corners, under the bed, the table anywhere somebody could be posted up ready to fire at him. Once the room seemed clear he walked past the manager and into the room.
Eris moving with him sniffing at the air and winched when something strong, unpleasant and unknown to her assaulted her nostrils. Grimm smelt it as well it was a mix of sweat, body odor and a hint of musk, in other words the smell of sex. He looked around the room which had been left a mess the covers and blankets from the bed strewn across it and the floor. A night stand had been knocked over sending the cheap alarm clock to the floor. Something with in it must have been knock around for instead of telling the time it flashed 12:00 repeatedly. Grimm made it to the doorway for the small bathroom and stuck his head in, right hand resting on his pistol grip. There was no one inside and there was no curtain up around the shower only the rings for it as it must have been ripped down a while ago. There was toothpaste all over the sink and mirror and the toilet seat was up with streaks of yellow stained around it.
With a grunt of disgust he walked back out into the main room lifting up his sunglasses so he could see better. The sunlight flooding in through the door offered enough light for him to see but he didn't need the glasses. Once he knew the room was secure he started to look around more carefully. As he did so his eyes landed on a black fuzzy looking lump on the floor near the bed and over turned night stand. He could also see strikes of gold mixed in with the black. He sighed as he let go of Eris's leash and pulled on his gloves.
"Stay," He told the canine as he walked over to the lump and knelt down in front of it weary, about touching his knees to the carpeted floor. He could tell it was defiantly an animal with black fur. It was roughly the size of a fox, maybe a little larger, black fur with gold rings. Its eyes were closed and it lay unmoving on its side. There were also patched of something that looked hard and crusty that dried white all over its fur. Grimm knew exactly what it was but didn't want to think about what it was at the moment. He stared a little while longer and could slowly see the rising and falling of its chest and knew it was alive at least, though possibly injured. He slowly reached out a gloved hand to touch its neck to feel for a pulse just to confirm what he thought.
When his fingers pressed into her fur he saw a flash of crimson when her eyes snapped open, the pupil locking on him. Grimm recoiled his hand back out of reaction fearing an attack or some other aggressive action. Instead the Umbreon let out a soft and weak sounding 'bree before it slowly and what seemed to be painfully rolled onto its back. Its hind paws separated and Grimm was able to confirm it was a female as she tucked her head to her chest to look up at him. 'Why would she do that?' He thought and then. 'Oh…she thinks I'm here to-' He couldn't finish his thought as he turned his head to look away in shame his right hand dropping to his belt. He pulled the device from his built similar to a Pokeduex and pointed the electronic eye at the Umbreon. After a moment information displayed itself across the screen after it finished the scan.
Pokemon: Umbreon
Pokemon Nickname: Cleopatra
Pokemon ID number: 1100101000101010101001011011
Pokemon Owner: Escobedo, Roman J.
Owner License number: 1647AL3489
Grimm sighed as he closed the device and placed it back onto his belt. This was defiantly her but she was in some rough shape. Then sense it wasn't his Pokemon he couldn't take it to the Pokemon center to be treated even if he was a cop. Still he couldn't just leave her like that and just give it back to Roman like that. He looked at her just in time to see her weakly wiggle her rear and flick her tail while offering another 'bree that still sounded weak and a little pained. Grimm frowned as he knew she was trying to entice him into what she believed he was here for. His frown changed into a sneer as he thought how this creature who's only mistake was getting caught by the wrong man. Then brainwashed, programed or other wised trained to be what she had turned out to be in front of him. Making his mind up, he stood back up and turned back to Eris.
"Watch her," He ordered pointing at the Umbreon. Eris nodded quickly moving over and sitting in front of Cleopatra turning her gaze onto the smaller Pokemon. He then walked towards the door eyeing the manager who had stood beside the door. "I need to use a room." He simply said as he started to march towards his car.
"Well if you need to use a room, you of course may rent one," The man said with an air of self-importance now. "We do offer to charge by the hour or the nigh-" He was caught off when Grimm whipped around to glare at him without his sunglasses, his green eyes narrowed.
"You're going to let me use a room or shall I get the health inspectors down here to make sure everything is on the up and up?" Grimm demanded hands resting on his belt. "Or perhaps I should get some back up over here to start knocking on doors to ask if they have seen the person in question. I'm sure the lovely cliental you have here would love to see a bunch of cops walking around asking them question. Your choice." The last work dripped with venom as he glared at the manager. The man had fallen quiet his gaze dropping to Grimm's shoes and back up to his face as he thought his options over or rather the lack there of.
"I'll go get your room key officer," The manager said before heading quickly back towards the office.
"Much appreciated," Grimm said as he walked back to his cruiser and opened the trunk. He dug around for a second before he pulled out the potion he'd bought when he first got Eris. He walked back towards the room reading the label.
For external use only. For smaller Pokemon spray their entire body with the liquid. Give any external damaged areas (Burns, cuts, scraps ext) an extra coating. For lager Pokemon spray afflicted areas. Apply more coatings as need no more than two within an hour and five in a 24 hour period. If Pokemon is severely hurt seek treatment at a Pokemon center.
Grimm walked back into the room and over to the injured Umbreon while Eris stood guard. The smaller Pokémon had gone back to resting on her side but seeing Grimm approach she tried to roll onto her back again. This caused Grimm to sigh again as he knelt down in front of her.
"Eris go find her Pokeball," Grimm ordered the Houndoom who was all too happy to have orders and a chance to please her master. She quickly started to sniff around the floor careful not to actually touch it with her nose. Grimm then carefully placed a gloved hand on Cleopatra's chest to hold her steady. He aimed the potion at her and depressed the trigger a thin mist of medicated spray coming out to coat the Pokémon. She started to wiggle under his hand as the medicine started to soak into her fur but soon laid still. She even closed her eyes and seemed to drifted back off to sleep. Carefully picking her up Grimm stood back up and looked around for Eris. He found her sitting by the bed a Pokeball held in her mouth.
"Good girl," He told Eris as he walked out of the room holding the Umbreon. "Let's go." Eris quickly trotted after her master to walk alongside him. Once outside Grimm was able to see the manager had returned holding a new key. He stood in front of a door and as Grimm made his way over to him quickly the manager opened the door. Grimm walked into the room the smell more pleasant than the other and the room was clean. Carpet vacuumed, bed made and when he walked into the bath room he saw that the counter, sink, toilet and bathtub was clean. Well as clean as the worn out and slightly stained purslane could get. Gingerly sitting the Umbreon down on the counter he knelt beside the bathtub. He turned on the water, waited for it to get warm and then plugged the tub to have it start filling with water.
Eris sat on the bathroom floor watching her master by the bathtub tilting her head slightly, Pokéball held in her mouth still. She watched even more confused when he picked up the smaller Pokémon and placed her into the water. She had to move a little closer to better see what he was doing her claws tapping against the tiled floor. She peered over the edge of the tub just in time to see her master pick up a small bottle of liquid from the edge of the tub. Eris watched closely when he poured the liquid into his gloved hands. Then it finally dawned on her what he was doing when her master started to rub the liquid into the fur of the other Pokémon causing a bubbly lather to form. She felt a ping of jealously knowing that her master was bathing another Pokémon where she hadn't gotten that much attention from him.
Grimm frowned slightly as he rubbed the tips of his fingers into Cleopatra's fur and he felt yet another crusty spot. He focused more on that spot until he felt it give way and the only thing left was her wet and soapy fur. He worked more of the shampoo into her back, head, legs, tail and even ears. Stopping whenever he found a trouble spot. He was careful of her eyes when he washed her face finding there was a higher concentration of the crusty spots there. He frowned knowing exactly what that meant. Once he had scrubbed her clean he gently rolled her onto her back making sure to support her head to keep it above water. Some of the shampoo washing out as her fur became submerged in the water.
He even more carefully started to wash her stomach working the shampoo into her fur. Of course he found more of the spots on her stomach and her hind legs. Sighing he washed the area as quickly and carefully as he could. He watched her squirm in his grasp slightly while she still seemed to be out. He placed a palm on her chest to steady her while he finished washing that area between her hind legs getting all those crusty spots broken up and washed off. Once he finished he washed his gloves in the water and then rubbing her fur to wash the shampoo out of it. He turned her over in the water making sure to get all of her fur washed off even on her head. Placing both hands at her sides arms under her forearms he lifted her out of the water gently. He couldn't help but chuckle seeing her fur slicked and matted down while the water dripped off of her and back into the tub. He set the Umbreon down on the bathroom counter on top of a towel he laid out. Before he stood back up he pulled the plug and started to drain the water his eyes flicking over to Eris.
"You're doing good girl I almost forgot you were here," He said with a soft smile reaching out to pat her head. Eris looked up at him still holding the Pokéball in her mouth her tail swishing behind her a little faster from the head pat. Grimm walked over and stood at the counter and used the towel to dry the Umbreon off the best he could. When he was done her fur was a little poofy but she still remained asleep. In fact if it wasn't for the rising and falling of her chest Grimm would have thought she was dead. "She must have been through a lot." He said turning to look at Eris as he spoke. Who in turned looked at the sleeping Umbreon and could tell she was exhausted but didn't have any marks or wounds of battle which confused her. Still she nodded her head in agreement. Grimm picked up the mostly dry and now clean Pokémon balancing her in the crook of his arm. He walked out of the room Eris in toe as he stepped into the bright sunlight he lowered his sunglasses back over his eyes.
"Thank you for your support," Grimm told the manager as he passed him walking towards his cruiser. He opened the back door allowing Eris to jump in gracefully to take her usual seat. He then carefully set the still sleeping Umbreon on the bench seat next to Eris. "Watch over her alright." He told Eris who nodded. He smiled reaching out and gently taking the Pokéball from her mouth. He shut the door looking in on the two Pokémon through the window for a moment before getting behind the wheel. The engine rumbled to life before he pulled out of the parking lot heading back towards the club in no real hurry to get there. He set the Pokéball in a cup holder to place both hands on the wheel as he stared out the windshield.
In the backseat Eris looked straight ahead as she always did gazing though the gaps in the wire panel that separated that back from the front. She was content to look out the windshield as her master drove. However a small squeak caused her to look over to the Umbreon in time to see her arching her back standing on all four legs in a stretch. Her mouth was open wide exposing her small pointed teeth as she yawned. When she finished the Umbreon sat down on her haunches like Eris before looking over at the Houndoom. She jerked back a little not recognizing the other Pokémon or her surroundings for that matter.
"Be still you are alright," Eris told her in the most soothing voice she could muster. The other Pokémon looked around a little unsure before returning her gaze back to Eris.
"Who are you?" Cleopatra asked. "Where am I? What happened?" She looked at Eris expecting if not demanding answers for her current situation. Eris nodded.
"I am Eris," Eris said with a slight bow of her head. "You are in my master's vehicle. You seemed to be injured and he tended to your wounds. We are returning you to your master." The Umbreon looked around after Eris had finished speaking and then looked down over her fur even running her smaller tongue through the fur of her front paw.
"I am clean," Cleopatra stated as she looked around eventually looking back at Eris who nodded.
"Indeed my master bathed you as well," Eris explained able to keep the jealousy out of her voice. The smaller Pokémon turned her head her glaze landing on the back of Grimm's head as he drove. She stared at the police officer for a moment.
"Did I mate with your master?" Cleopatra asked the Houndoom with a curious tilt of her head. Eris's eyes got wide as she took a second to just blink at the Umbreon.
"No," She said as if that fact should be obvious. "You are not the same species as him." Cleopatra smiled.
"I know but I mate with humans all the time," She said happily as if such a thing was normal and common. "My master trades me to other humans all the time so I can mate with them." She still smiled as she believed such things were normal. Eris could only stare at her for a little longer.
"You mate with humans?" She asked in disbelief. "At your master's request."
"Yep," Cleopatra said cheerfully using her hind paw to scratch her ear for a moment. "That way I can keep my master happy and he takes care of me. Others have to fight I just have to mate. It's why I was in the place I was found. I was traded to a human and he took me there we mated, several times and he was far from gentle. I am very grateful that your master bathed me and treated me." Eris couldn't believe what she was hearing that this Pokémon not only mated with humans but was told to by her master. Not only that but she seemed to be ok with it. Was this a common thing? Pokémon mating with their masters? She looked back over at Grimm and thought for a moment. She doubted that her master would do such things ever.
"So you are alright now?" Eris asked the other.
"Mmhm," Cleopatra said with a smile. "Your master was very kind for doing what he did. I should thank him."
"Yes he is a good master," Eris said and although she had many more questions for Cleopatra the car pulled to a stop. Eris looked out through the windshield and was able to recognize the building from earlier.
Grimm placed his cruiser into park and killed the engine. He had no idea of the conversation that was happening between the two Pokémon for to his ears it sounded like they only said their species' names over and over. He got out of the car grabbing Cleopatra's Pokéball before he shut the driver's door. He walked over and stood next to the rear door looking inside through the window able to see that the Umbreon was awake. He pulled open the car door causing both Pokémon to look up at him.
"Glad to see you're alright," He told Cleopatra who smiled up at him her tail wagging behind her happily. Grimm held out her Pokéball and pressed the center button. "Return." A beam of red light shot out of the device and when it contacted the Umbreon she glowed red before disappearing, the red lighting going back into the Pokéball. Grimm tapped the button again shrinking the ball and placing it back into his pocket. He then took a step back from the door to allow Eris out who wasted no time to nimbly jump out of the car. Grimm shut the door behind her before attaching her leash to her collar. "Let's get this over with. I'm just happy we're done with this 'case'." He muttered as he walked towards the building Eris trotting at his side.
He pulled opened the door and walked into the cool dim lobby again. He pushed his sunglasses back up as he looked around. There were a few more 'customers' sitting in the chairs waiting to be called up by the same Gardevoir from before. The customers saw a police officer enter and most shifted a little in their seats all pretending to not notice him their attention elsewhere: on magazines, watches anything so they didn't have to look at Grimm. He would have glared at them again if it was for the Gardevoir smiling politely and beckoning him over with a slim white hand. Wanting to be done with this place as quickly as possible he walked quickly over to the desk.
"Officer Grimm nice to see you again," She said speaking softly folding her hands on top of the desk. "I hope with good news." He nodded.
"I found her. Is it alright if I just leave her with you?" Grimm asked taking the Pokéball out of his pocket. "I've already verified it is her and that Roman is her owner." The Gardevoir closed her eyes breathing a sigh of relief, then opening her eyes they locked with Grimm's as she smiled gratefully.
"Thank you officer," She said lowering her voice. "Believe it or not we do care a lot about each other and her sisters were beyond worried. They will be very relieved and grateful themselves. I am afraid however Mr. Roman left very specific instructions. He wanted to see you in person if you found her so he could thank you personally."
"That's alright there's no need," Grimm said not bothering to hide the distaste in his voice. "I didn't take this job for the praise or thanks."
The Gardevoir smiled and chuckled softly. "I believe that as well but I'm afraid I'm going to have to insist you do go see him. It won't but take a moment of your time. Trust me it's nearly time for us to open he'll be much too concerned with other matters to keep you for too long." Grimm frowned briefly but then grunted softly out his nose.
"Alright," He said sounding none too happy about it as he placed the Pokéball back into his pocket.
"Thank you officer," She said with a smile. "I trust you know the way?" Grimm simply nodded as he walked towards the door the large Pokémon stood guard at. The tall Pokémon stepping to the side wordlessly allowing Grimm and Eris to enter the lounge area again. As Grimm walked quickly he noticed that most of the staff were gone as the cleaning seemed to be done. The chairs were now under their table with a white clean table cloth spread over each one. The dance floor was shinny and reflective like a mirror, even the stools in front of the bar had been placed on the floor ready for the club's cliental to use. Grimm shook his head to himself as he climbed the stairs that lead to Roman's office. He raised his fist and knocked on the door as he did the motel room the pounding sounding rather loud in the relatively silent club.
"Enter," Roman's voice said muffled by the door. Grimm opened the door and allowed Eris to walk in first before walking in himself shutting the door behind him. "Ahh Officer Grimm." Roman greeted with his overly charming smile as he got up standing behind his desk. "I hope you were able to find my poor Cleo." Grimm nodded walking over and placing the Pokéball on top of his desk.
"Indeed," He said taking a step back once he had placed it having no intention of sitting down. "I found her in his room he checked in for the night. He wasn't there but I feel like he will be at the tournament. Are you wishing to press charges?" Grimm asked folding his arms over his chest.
"Oh no that won't be necessary officer," Roman said reaching out a hand placing it on top of the Pokéball giving it a soft tap. "As long as little Cleo has been returned safe and sound no harm is done. She is alright isn't she officer?" He asked managing to convincingly look concerned.
"She seemed perfectly heathy and chipper," Grimm explained. "Though I'm not a vet so you might want to take her to the Pokémon center to be checked out just in case."
"Thank you officer I am in your debt," Roman said walking around his desk to stand with in arms reach of Grimm. "If there is anything I can do or help with please just let me know it's the least I could do." He said extending his open hand towards Grimm. Who looked down at it for a second before uncrossing his arms and gripping the other man's hand give it a firm single shake. "Please take my card as well." Roman said holding a thin paper business card between two fingers. "Give me a call if you think of something."
"Will do," Grimm said taking the card the only thing keeping him from just tossing it and actually putting it in his pocket was the fact that Roman was right there. "Are we done here?" Grimm asked. Roman smiled his fake smile and nodded.
"Of course officer I wouldn't want to take up any more of valuable police time," Roman said walking back and standing behind his desk again. Grimm nodded curtly before turning on his heel walking out with Eris in toe shutting the door behind him.
"Bye," He grunted just before the door shut after him. Roman's smile went from chamming to twisted, slowly once Grimm left.
"So my dear what do you think?" Roman asked seemingly to an empty office. That disembodied feminine giggle echoed around the room again as a shape next to Roman suddenly appeared. It floated and had two disembodied hands at its side. Its body seemed to be made up of gas and was purple in color. Spikes protruded around its body it's large tringle eyes and mouth taking up most of its face.
"Well that human fucked Cleo silly," The female Haunter explained. "Left her a sticky mess like a common whore. Mister stick of justice jammed up his ass found her like that and not only used a potion on her but even bathed her. Seems like he might have a chinch in his armor when it comes to a victim." She smiled as she turned in the air and floated upside down staring at Roman.
"Do you think we could use him?" Roman asked not looking at the Haunter as he sat back behind his desk.
"Perhaps," The Haunter said thoughtfully as she turned right side up. "Though I don't see why you would want to. I mean there are plenty of others helping you. He defiantly seems like the 'by the book straight as an arrow' type. The last anyone would expect as dirty."
"Exactly my dear," Roman said with a soft dark chuckle. "I've got my reasons."
"Do you think we can get to him?" She asked doing lazy back flips through the air.
"My dear every man can be gotten to it's just a matter of finding the correct way," Roman explained turning to watch her. "That's why I want you to follow him still find something we can use or something he wants that we can give him. Something he's desperate enough to get." The Haunter stopped flipping through the air and turned look at Roman to giggle softly. She nodded excitedly before disappearing again.
Unaware of the conversation that had been taking place about him Grimm entered the lobby of the club again. The first thing he noticed was that the Gardevoir that had manned the desk was now replaced with that Pokémon that had winked at him earlier. Thinking nothing off it he tugged on Eris's leash softly to get her attention as he walked out. He approached his cruiser happy to be done and to finish his portal. The sky taking on a golden orange tint as it neared dusk. He had his hand on the door and was about to open it when Eris let out a soft almost silent growl. He jerked around as he immediately spotted what had caused her to growl.
It was the Gardevoir from the club expect she wasn't alone. Two human males had approached her while she had apparently been trying to walk along the side walk. Both wore dirty jeans one a larger fatter man wore a bright orange shirt that had the name of a construction company on it. The skinner of the two had a jersey on and camouflage hat on. The one with the hat on had the Gradevoir by the hand holding her in what looked to be a firm grip. Even as she had turned away from him her arm extended trying to free it. The larger man was standing directly behind her preventing her from getting away. He narrowed his eyes at the sight, the men not stepping terribly over the line but he could see it quickly escalating to becoming an issue.
"That can't be good," He muttered before looking down at Eris. "Come on lets go." He said jerking his head towards the group. He started to walk towards them Eris walking beside him. No longer trotting but placing each paw with care and determination, Grimm able to see her muscles become tense and ready. As he neared the scene he could hear what the skinner of the two was saying to her.
"Listen sweetie I know you work at that place," He was saying having no intention of letting go of her hand. "Let's go have some fun with me and my friend." He smiled showing a set of yellow tobacco stained teeth. Grimm stopped only a few feet from them letting go of Eris's leash to place both hands on his hips just above his equipment belt. All three turned to look at Grimm the two men frowning the lager of them even scowling for a moment. The Gardevoir looked at him with wide eyes that were silently asking for help and seeing him they took on a feeling of hope and relief.
"No problem officer," Camo hat said still holding onto the Gardevoir but his grip loosening. She wasted no time jerking her hand free hugging both arms to her chest. Grimm locked eyes with the man that had spoken.
"Is that your Pokémon?" He asked pointing at her.
"She works at that club," The hatted man said as if that was all that mattered.
"Is that your Pokémon?" Grimm repeated catching movement out of the corner of his eye. It was the larger man turning to square up with Grimm folding his arms over his chest. In response Grimm moved his right hand back to rest on the hilt of his nightstick.
"Well… no it's not," The thinner man admitted taking a single step away from her.
"Then I'm going to ask you to leave her alone and go about your business," Grimm said instinctively flicking his eyes over to the large orange shirt wearing man. He looked over just as the man took a step forward closer to Grimm.
"Look flat foot," The man said speaking in a harsh low voice his breath smelling strongly of alcohol. "We're just trying to get a deal worked out." He said stopping with in arms reach of Grimm.
"Sir just go on your way leave the Pokémon alone," Grimm said his eye narrowing his hand slowly tightening around his nightstick.
"Get the fuck out of her pig," The intoxicated man growled. He then made his mistake and lifted a large meaty hand pushing Grimm on the shoulder with enough force to cause him to take a step back. His reaction was swift and precise. Grimm yanked out his nightstick gripping it by the shorter handle that formed the lower part of the vaguely T shaped stick. He gripped it so the longer section of the nightstick was pressed against his forearm stopping just before his elbow. The shorter end sticking out just past his fist that gripped the handle. He slammed his forearm guarded by the nightstick across the man's chest below his throat Grimm's other hand going under the man's out stretched arm grabbing the fabric of his shirt behind his shoulder. At the same time Grimm stuck his foot between the man's legs hooking his heel around the man's caft. Pulling with the hand that had the man's shirt and pushing with his nightstick protected forearm. While at the same time using his leg to sweep the man's out from under him.
As Grimm drove the man to the ground he controlled it allowing gravity to do most of the work but slowing him enough that he wasn't slammed to the pavement. The man let out an oooft as his back was forced onto the concert. Grimm taking advantage of the man's dazed state used the hand on his shoulder still to roll the fat man on to his stomach while he knelt over him. He pressed his knee into the man's back to keep him pinned. Grimm grabbed one of the man's meaty wrists yanking it behind his back. The hand that still held the nightstick reached back to his belt to put it away freeing it up to grab a pair of handcuffs. A low growl caused Grimm to jerk his head up as he felt around for his handcuffs keeping the man pinned to the ground. He saw that Eris was growling at the hatted man who seeing his friend taken to ground turn and was running down the sidewalk.
"Sick 'em," Grimm ordered jerking his hand towards the fleeing man as he yanked his handcuffs from his belt. He snapped one of the steel rings around the man's wrist grabbing the other to cuff it as well. "You're under arrest for assaulting an officer of a law, harassment of a domesticated Pokémon and refusing to heed a lawful command of a peace keeper."
"Fuck you pig," The man grunted again. Eris meanwhile had taken off at the command. She sprinted after the other suspect as he ran her paws hitting the pavement hard and quick. The man ran as quickly as he could but he was no match for the Houndoom. Once she was right behind the fleeing man she let out a growl before jumping up biting his wrist. She sank her teeth in firmly enough to cause pain but not enough to draw blood just as she'd been trained. As she fell back down she jerked hard causing the man to cry out stumbling as he was pulled to the side. He was off balance and it wasn't long before he couldn't keep his feet under him and he feel roughly to the pavement to his knees. She jumped backwards jerking hard enough to pull the man onto his stomach. Once he was down she just stood there still holding his wrist and every time he tried to move or get up she'd jerk hard causing him to cry out. He got it very quickly and just lay still.
The sound of heavy foot falls running down the pavement reached both Eris's and the man's ears. Grimm came to a stop, breathing only slightly heavier from the whole ordeal standing next to the suspect. He looked at him and then back over at Eris and nodded.
"Release," Grimm ordered as he knelt down pressing his knee into the man's back. Eris listen immediately and let go of the suspect's wrist. Grimm grabbed his wrist that had been used to take him down and inspected it. It was covered in saliva but otherwise uninjured. Grimm pulled the man's hands behind his back and cuffed them with his second pair of handcuffs. "You're under arrest for harassment of a domesticated Pokémon, refusing to heed a lawful command of a peace keeper and fleeing a crime scene." He stood up grabbing the man by the crook of his elbow and hauled him to his feet. Once the man was on his feet he reached out and patted Eris on the head. "Good girl."
Grimm led the handcuffed suspect back to his cruiser with Eris trotting behind them ready to bolt if the suspect was foolish enough to try and escape. As he neared the club's parking lot another cruiser with flashing lights but no siren pulled into the parking lot. The backup he'd radioed for after he cuffed the larger man and before he went after Eris just now showing up. The two officers got out of their car, one immediately approaching the orange shirted man as he sat on the curb cuffed and helped him to his feet. The other one approaching Grimm as he escorted the second suspect.
"They've already been told the charges and read their rights," Grimm said handing the second suspect off to the second officer. "Go ahead and start the on scene search and then go book 'em. I've got to go see if the Pokémon's owner wants to press charges." The other officer nodded as Grimm walked over to the Gardevoir as she stood next to his car arms held to her chest still. "Are you alright?" He asked her.
"Oh," She smiled at him thankfully. "I'm fine thank you very much officer." Grimm nodded and sighed.
"As much as I hate to do it I've got to go talk to your owner and see if he wants to press charges," Grimm said starting to walk back towards the club. "Please follow me."
"He?" The Gardevoir asked confused.
"Yes Roman your owner," Grimm said just wanting to speak with him and be done.
"Roman is not my owner," She explained. "I only work at that club to bring in some extra money for my trainer. I just got off work and was about to head home when those…men approached me. She doesn't live far from here." Grimm rubbed his temple for a second and then forced a smile and nodded.
"Alright I'll give you a lift because I'll have to ask her then," Grimm said since she was a Pokémon she couldn't press charges herself only her owner could.
"Thank you officer," She said with a soft smile walking around the cruiser and Grimm opened the back door for her. She got in the back followed by Eris before Grimm got behind the wheel. They pulled out of the parking lot just as the other two officers were getting the suspects into the back of their own cruiser. Grimm followed the Gardevoir's directions and it seemed her trainer didn't live far from the club. It made sense to him since she couldn't drive and only walk. Grimm pulled up to a nice medium sized home in a decent neighborhood. He parked in front of the house. "That's the one." She said pointing at it through the glass of her window.
"Alright wait here," Grimm said getting out of his car and walking over to the house. He walked up the few steps to stand on the small concert porch. He knocked on the door as he had all the doors that day. He waited and this time he could hear the sound of footsteps and then a distinct feminine voice.
"Cooommmmmiinnnngg," It almost cooed from behind the door. There was the sounds of locks turning and bolts snapping back before the creak of wood as the door opened. Grimm opened his mouth to speak but once he saw who answered the door he stopped. It was a woman in her mid-20s. She was about a head shorting then him and had tanned skin showing she spent a good amount of time outdoors. She had hazel eyes that were a shade lighter than normal. Her long brown almost black hair went down almost wildly to the backs of her knees. There were red highlights throughout her hair and the ends were also dyed red. The only thing that kept her hair kind of together was a single blue band that was more down towards the ends of her hair. She was thin but not overly skinny having an athletic build. She wore a simple light colored sleeveless shirt and shorts that were shorter then say men's but still modest. She had no shoes as it was clear that she had just worn them around the house and hadn't been expecting visitors. Still she was beautiful in a modest way.
"Can I help you officer?" She asked in a soft, kind sounding voice that almost sounded vaguely familiar to him. Her voice snapped him out of his thoughts.
"Good afternoon ma'am," Grimm said lowering his hand back to his side having raised it to knock on the door again. "I have a Pokémon, a Gardevoir that claims to be yours. If I could just get your Pokémon license to confirm this." The woman seemed confused for a second and then smiled.
"Oh you must mean Athena," She said and then a look of worry came to her face. "Is she alright? What happened?" Grimm quickly held up a hand to stop any further questions.
"She is fine ma'am but if I could just get your license," Grimm said.
"Oh of course," She said turning around walking down a short hallway and turning around the corner. After a few moments she returned holding her license and she quickly handed it to Grimm. He took it and smiled before he turned around and walked briskly back to her cruiser. He sat back behind the wheel the Gardevoir who was apparently Athena didn't say anything as he entered the woman's license number into his computer. After a moment the screen was filled with information. Grimm found out that her name was Tamono, Mae a Japanese sounding name to him as she didn't look Japanese to him. She had no criminal record and had two Pokémon a Lucario and a Gardevior whose ID number matched the one sitting in Grimm's back seat.
"Alright," Grimm said turning in his seat to look at Athena. "Athena is it?" She nodded. "Please come with me we're going to talk to your master explain what happened and see if she wants to press charges." He then looked at Eris. "You stay here girl we won't be gone long." He then got out and let Athena out of the car. He walked back to the front door where Mae was standing. "Miss Mae." Grimm said handing her back the license. "Is it alright if I come in and speak with you a few minutes?" She flicked her eyes from Grimm to her Pokémon before nodded.
"Of course," She said standing aside allowing both Grimm and Athena to walk inside shutting the door behind them as Eris sat in the car with the windows cracked. For some reason she had an uneasy feeling. As if they were being followed but that was crazy. So she simply laid down on the seat and waited for her master to get back.
