-Britney-
The air stood cold between us, the silence even more bitter than the chill wind. I had no words to explain the betrayal I felt, and I could feel intense amounts of heat irradiating off my fists. Ghetsis waited like a stalking kitten afraid to pounce at the aggressive prey. Don't test me.
Ghetsis took a step close to me, and I quickly peddled backwards. I would not allow him to get any closer, who knows what he'd do. I kept my hand over my side to where my Pokeballs were latched, as I observed his behavior. There was no movement from his lips, and not one hint of fear. It seems I didn't really make my point yet.
"Don't you dare take another step." I threatened as darkly as I could.
Ghetsis broke into a menacing smirk, and my stomach felt ill. Before I could react, he began to boom out in laughter like that of a mad man. His eyes were stained with tears, I couldn't tell what he was feeling. I could have been a giant in these shoes, but I still felt smaller than mouse. I was terrified.
Clutching my pokeball that held Oinkers the Tepig, I bit my lip impatiently. Make your move. It was pointless to even pretend my Pokemon were strong enough to beat Ghetsis', but I couldn't think of anything else. I remembered how the only villain I struggled against beating in the video games was Ghetsis, and that over everything trumped my confidence. My Pokemon weren't even close to the level I had them in a game.
Ghetsis seemed to read my mind, as he spoke out in silky voice. "Do you really think that you could beat me?"
"No," I gasped, feeling defeated.
"Take comfort in knowing that my Pokemon are much stronger than yours, and I am much stronger than you." He explained, as he opened his arms. "Do you really want to make them suffer? Do you really want to suffer? Come to me my dear, let these bygones be bygones."
What in the world was I supposed to do? Ghetsis was right about one thing, there was no escape. I had nowhere to go, but at least I had faith in the fact that he wouldn't hurt me. God I hope I'm right about that. Letting go of my pokeball, I let out a deep breath of frozen air. My head swelled with being, it was now or never.
"I concede." I claimed quietly.
Ghetsis seemed surprised at my decision, as he paced around me suspiciously. The Damn man knew me way too well, I told him all of my secret, sweet nothings. My stomach churned in discomfort at the thought of what I'd done, the mess I got everyone in. This is all my fault. I observed him look me up and down like a hawk.
I couldn't shake the feeling of vulnerability, not letting my back face him for even a second. This however, was noted by Ghetsis and I saw him let out an annoyed sigh. It was like he refused to lose, but so did I. He knew this, that I wouldn't concede so easily, as having so much in common that way.
"You don't really concede to me, do you?" Ghetsis asked as if he knew the answer.
I choked back my words, "I concede, you win."
He shook his head as he spoke, "Do not lie to me, it will get you nowhere."
"I'm not lying, I give in. I will rule with you, I will be your queen." I bluffed as well as I could.
"You're adorable, really, but I knew that persuading you isn't that easy. I would love to take that offer, and snatch you up right now. However I do not desire a mutiny from my princess." He declared in that rambling way he always did. "If only you were simple, things would be so easy, but I guess I'd never really be satisfied then. Perhaps I should force you to love me, or lock you up with your friends. Though I still wouldn't be satisfied with that. You want them to be free? Prove to me that you can kill me, and you can have everything you'd ever dreamed."
My heart stopped dead at the things Ghetsis was saying. He glared at me with this disgusting grimace, as if he didn't really care. On his belt he pulled out a decorative dagger that looked to be made of some sort of steel. It swirled and had deep etchings along the handle. Leaning it towards me, he gestured me to take it. He really was serious.
"Come on now, don't give me that look." Ghetsis spoke sadistically, "I'll even sit down on the ground for you, with no resistance. With the very dagger I used to take the throne again. Do it. Become the great and powerful human you were born to be."
In strides, Ghetsis threw the dagger onto the ground in front of me. Then he got down on his knees with his arms behind his back. There was no sound that whistled in the air, no rustling between the trees. I picked up the dagger slowly observing it in my hands, it was light, it was perfect. Gazing back to Ghetsis, I took a moment to understand who I was.
With a swift throw I tossed it aside and screamed, "This is not who I am! I cannot kill someone so close to my heart. This is not how things have to be, violence is not the only answer. I know this isn't who you are, I know you better. You cried when I hurt you. You know empathy, agony, and regret just as much as I do. So why do you insist on doing this?"
The moment I broke into silence again, I took a deep breath inwards. My friends could be free if I wasn't such a sappy coward. However I saw something else inside Ghetsis, the way his eyes sparkled with the lightest bit of emotion. I could only hope that he understood.
Standing up again, he sighed, "You intend on making my life difficult, don't you? Well if you can't do it, you know what will happen."
"It won't, I refuse to let you do this." I declared solemnly, "Maybe you don't really have friends, or you are so jaded that you just don't care, but I do. Do the right thing, please let them free."
"The plan is already in motion, even if I did decide to help you there's no stopping it now. I don't intend on playing games my dear, you just need to understand." Ghetsis explained quietly.
I barked at him, "If you can't do this, if this really is your choice. Then there will come a time where I will defeat you, and I will rescue my friends."
He challenged me darkly, "Not if I kill them first! If you dare leave me, I will slaughter every last one of your friends. Then my Hydreigon can lick their bones clean."
"You wouldn't!" I hissed.
"Wouldn't I?" He questioned calmly.
I growled, "Fine, I will do whatever you want, but hear me. If you so much as lay a finger on any of them, I will disappear."
"There's my girl, please just let me change your mind." Ghetsis smirked as if to change completely.
In a fleeting moment of desperation, I ran to the dagger that I tossed aside. Picking it up into my hands, I held it close to my body for a moment. I checked to see Ghetsis' expression, and this time it was one of slight worry. That was it!
"You're afraid aren't you?" I challenged him.
Ghetsis claimed softly, "Put the dagger down."
I chuckled, "Ah, I know exactly what it is. You're not afraid of being hurt, but..."
I swiftly pushed the knife against my throat threateningly. As if to be the breaking point, Ghetsis screamed out in shock at my actions. Though I did no damage, it was enough to tell me where his weak spots were.
"Well, well, well, look who has something to be afraid of." I declared darkly as I pressed the dagger to my cheek.
In a warning slit I cut open my cheek, I could feel no pain however as the sharpness of the blade laid down a quick blow. I felt the sticky liquid pouring down my face, and I could feel the corners of my mouth curl into a smile. It was quick and devastating, but I knew it would buy me time. That was all I needed.
Ghetsis cried out, "Are you insane? Look what you've done!"
The gash began to hurt, and a sharp tingling made me clutch my fists. I gazed up at Ghetsis as he stared pathetically at me, too terrified to touch me, but wanting to save me. Perfect. I had him right where I wanted him.
"Don't move, or it'll be my neck next." I demanded.
Ghetsis protested, "You're bleeding everywhere, if you don't let me you will bleed to death. Don't do this!"
"Then you will listen to me." I carried on as I grew dizzy, "You let my friends free."
"Whatever you want, just please let me help you!" He begged pathetically.
Feeling like I accomplished my goal, I collapsed onto the ground. My tongue tasted of metal, and I was loosing my sense of smell. An overwhelming heat came over me, and my head and stomach ached in agony. My vision was red, and I was too weak to move. However I could not wipe the grin off my face. At least I saved them.
In seconds I could feel myself being taken into Ghetsis' arms, the rushing beat of his heart was so frantic. I couldn't relish in the fact that I beat him, as now the sinking realization of death was setting in. What if this was it? I gripped onto whatever I could, feebly attempting to gain my balance.
I murmured, "I'm sorry, but I had no choice."
The background voices faded and I heard, "I forgive you, my love."
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-Vicki-
"What did you do!" I screamed as I watched my best friend holding her head.
Britney sat there with a silly smile on her face as she chuckled weakly. Everyone was let go, we were all surrounding her in the infirmary now. I didn't know what happened, but she pulled it off. Although I could only feel that Ghetsis was to blame for the gash in her face, but he was far more worried than anyone else.
I observed Ghetsis pacing back and forth as Britney held a towel to her head. His expression was stern, and full of frustration. Archie, as well was getting patched up from his fight, but he seemed to handle it well. It was as if it t'was nothing but a scratch. I guessed that was what pirates were used to.
"You are damn lucky you survived that!" Ghetsis floundered in rage, "You hit deep into a vein, and if it weren't for the fact that Lysandre had given you that medicine a long time ago you would be dead. This was the second time you nearly killed yourself! You're ludicrous!"
Finally I began to piece together what happened, she hurt herself so that Ghetsis had no other choice to free us. Not to mention the fact that she probably knew that she would survive the gash regardless. Well played, Britney, well played. Now it was just a matter of escaping this Hell hole.
Ghetsis continued to rant, "I could have lost you! Do you have any idea what that would have done to me? It took you Hell and back to gain my trust, and you squander it! I never trust anyone, you are the only one who even has a clue about what I've gone through, and you would be so selfish to leave me here with them!"
Britney laughed triumphantly, "I won."
Though her voice could barely be heard, it was obvious that the only one who didn't hear that was Ghetsis. He continued to go on, and on, but I lost interest in what he was saying the first few minutes in. Maxie sat next to me just in awe of what was happening, and I could see a hint of amusement in his eyes. We were all impressed on how much Britney was rubbing off on that monster, but at least it was enough to buy us all time.
When Ghetsis finally piped down, Colress spoke. "Not to be the bearer of bad news, but what are we going to do now?"
"Zip it! I am way too stressed out to deal with the plan, and all of your stupid scientific Bullshit!" Ghetsis roared at him.
"But si-" He tried to speak again.
Ghetsis interrupted him, "It's getting put on hold, now just shut up!"
Colress had this mouse like stature to him as he piped down. Meanwhile Maxie, and I were sharing glorious stares of triumph. Nothing tasted sweeter than a victory. Especially when it was someone you hated.
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END CHAPTER
Authors Note: Sorry about the really late update! It's my birthday month, and I've been working, doing projects, and having to deal with people non-stop. I also will be gone in April, so I really want to get as much published as possible, things just got in the way. So yeah hopefully you don't hate me X'D. Thanks for sticking with the story, it's going where it's going of course. I was going to do a different direction for this chapter, but I couldn't plan it out properly so instead I went with this alternate one.
Trust me, this one makes a lot more sense than what I originally planned. Hopefully you aren't too mad with me. :P Things are still heating up, so don't think the light hearted scenes are going to last forever. I'm sorry I'm morbid. I'm still sticking to the comedy theme though, it's just getting darker. Alright! PEACE!
