Chapter 18- Then There was Two?
Location: Miara Town
Time: 16:00
It's been three days since what happened with the Oracle. Nora had chased after Damian hoping to be able to apologize. While Alexis and Joseph had stayed in Utira Town waiting to hear a response from either of them. Earlier today Nora called Alexis and Joseph telling them that they were in Sonata City, on their way they found the a Snorlax blocking the only path there. So, they continued south to Miara Town to either wait it out or find a poke flute in hopes of waking it up.
"Ah. The salty sea airs. Doesn't it feel good?" Alexis asked
"Stings my eye's too much." Joseph said. Joseph during those two days had been getting constant headaches from his other self. When he tried to sleep, he'd only wake up from nightmares about betraying his friends. In these nightmares the one in control was his darker self, where Joseph could only watch the horror bought.
"Then do you want to head over to the Pokémon center and rest up?" Alexis cautiously asked. She had been worried about Joseph, since hearing the Prophecy.
"It's been two whole hours since we left Utira Town. Let's just get the Poke Flute and leave." Joseph said annoyed.
"we don't know how long it would take to find the Flute." Alexis responded, "I think it's better to just wait until the Snorlax wakes up."
"Yes, we don't know how long it would take to find the Poke flute. But we also don't know when the Snorlax will wake up either." Joseph raised his voice. "It could take weeks."
"Yes, but ever since we heard that Prophecy you haven't been well." Alexis fought back, "I think you need a bit of time to relax."
"Time?" Joseph laughed, "That's the only thing we don't have! The leader of the Sky Cult has Rayquaza, and We just recently found out that there is a Traitor among us. How would you be able to relax."
"I'm not saying time is on our side." Alexis protested, "But the way you are acting… you are just worrying me."
"Worried that's the only thing I've seen in your eyes when you look at me the past week." Joseph snapped. "This is the reason why I never wanted you to learn I'd lost my memory. The only look I've seen from you is broken." Joseph started to walk away.
"Where are you going." Alexis called
"Find the Flute. On my own." Joseph yelled, "I'll call you when I find it." Joseph continued to walk off into the eastern portion of town
Alexis then stared at the southern portion of town. "guess I'm on my own for now…" she continued down. She had just passed a building named the Trade Center, and looked through the window to see inside. Instead she saw her reflection, "D-did I really give him that look…"
Alexis had started to recall her past.
Seven years ago.
Location: Snowbelle City
"Mommy why are we here?" A small girl with black hair asked, "I liked our other home."
"It was a bit dangerous, for us to be there." The mother responded.
"Oh, okay." The girl then asked. "When's daddy coming here?"
"…" the mother looked tearful, but smiled. "Stay strong for me, okay?"
"Okay mommy." The girl. She looked up to see their house as the snow fell. She wanted to ask more but stopped.
A half year passes as the young girl and he mother lived in peace. On day the black-haired girl heard people talking about her. "You heard about her, she lives alone with her mother."
"Yeah I heard she came from a faraway region," one girl said
"Heh, dumb foreigner." Another one said.
With all of those things going on it was impossible for her to make friends. She was able to get through with these thoughts "I must stay strong. Stay strong for Mom." Her mom always asked her how school and days were, when the girl didn't respond. The mom only gave eyes of worry. In a few months her saying was "Stay strong don't make mom worry."
After a year, the small girl was confronted by others for a test of 'courage'. Her task was to walk into the Winding Woods, and see if the rumors of a Pokémon village was true. The girl wasn't really keen on doing it, but the others promised they'd stop 'teasing' her if she did it. In the forest she had almost been killed by several Pokémon. She wanted to go home, she didn't care if she was still 'teased' by the other kids anymore. But the girl was lost in these winding woods. The girl soon came across a small black and blue Zorua, as well as a ditto that had a knack to immediately transform into another Pokémon. The girl quickly made friend with those two Pokémon, as like the girl these two were treated badly by others. The two Pokémon had brought the girl to a beautiful field with purple and yellow flowers and trees scattered about. The girl amazed by the beauty of this field failed to notice a person nearby.
"hmm… How curious," A man with a blue coat and white hair had said, "Young lass how did you get to this place?"
"Ah. I-I a-ap-apologize." The girl immediately recognized him and quickly said, "I was l-lost in this forest and these Pokémon f-found me and brought me here. Mister Wulfric"
"Why were you in forest." Wulfric asked.
"I-I was…" the girl was still frightened but continued, "some kids said if I could p-prove if the Pokémon village was true… t-they would stop being mean to me."
"I think they were trying to get you hurt." Wulfric said, "The forest is only for qualified trainers to go through, it's impressive that you made it this far. Even in all of those qualified trainers only a hand full can make it here.
"Uhm. W-where's here?" The girl asked.
"This is the place you were looking for," Wulfric said. The girls face had lit up, "Though this place is a secret place."
The girl looked in confusion, "Why?"
"Most of the Pokémon here are runaways-escaped from bad people who did awful things to them. It's a shame how many heartless Trainers who can't bother to care for their Pokémon are out there." Wulfric sighed, "Some of these Pokémon, though... Some of 'em are just too strong and found they didn't really have a place in the outside world, so they came here. Do you realize why this is a secret now?"
"It because the Pokémon could be hurt if it's location is revealed," The girl looked sad. "So, I can't tell anyone right?"
"That is true," Wulfric crouched down and touched the girl's shoulder, "Though you, yourself are very extraordinary. You have made it through this forest which not many have done. Not to mention you have befriended two Pokémon that refuse to open their hearts to me." He then pointed at the Ditto and Zorua.
"D-do you think I could keep them as friends? M-mister Wulfric" the girl meekly asked,
"That's not my decision," Wulfric responded, "It is their decision."
The girl turned to look at those two who brought her here, with her hand out. "a-ah, d-do y-you…" She could barely get the words out before they had grabbed on to her hand. They had agreed to be with her, and stand with her side. With tears in her eyes the girl said, "Thank you."
"Now with that dealt with I think it's time to bring you back home." Wulfric said, "I'm sure your parents are worried about you."
"Y-yes," The girl said, "I'd rather not make mommy worry,"
"Oh, and about those kids who asked you about finding this place." Wulfric said as he took the girls hand, and started to walk her through the forest.
"I promise I won't tell them about the Village." The girl responded.
"I was going to say I'd talk to their parents about this," Wulfric said, "but that's good too."
Another year had passed since that day. The girl had no longer been bullied by the other kids since getting her two Pokémon, which she named: Katsura, and Toga. Well the kids still attempted, but it was harder since she had friends that could use illusions and transform. Within the year of getting Katsura and Toga, they had together showed their impressive and excellent battling techniques. They were cut above the rest, which had caught the eye of the International Police Scouts. One day the girl had been offered a chance to make a difference in world with the International Police. Excited the girl asked her mother if she could join. Reluctant and full of worry the mother agreed to her daughter's wishes. Though the mother wished her daughter was so much like her father. The girl has little memories of what her father looked like, but she remembers her fathers' attitude. It was much like Wulfric's attitude, as they both cared for Pokémon and do whatever they could in their power to protect others. On the day before the girl left, she had met up with Wulfric.
"Ah good I caught you before you left." Wulfric said.
"It's good to see you before I go." The girl smiled.
"How are the two you have?" Wulfric asked.
"They've been good, they're nervous." The girl said, "Though we made a Promise."
"What type of Promise?" Wulfric asked, while he could what it was.
"If we find any hurt or abused Pokémon, we promise to find it a good home." The girl smiled. "Kind of like the secret village."
"I'd thought you would say that," Wulfric laughed, "it will become quite after you leave."
"I'm sure it will," The girl frowned. "But I will always like the time I spent here,"
"Yes, as your final moments I would like to challenge you to a battle." Wulfric spoke. "Though as the eighth gym leader of this region it is preferred if you have seven gym badges. Making this an exception, as I want to test your strength before you go."
"Alright, we are ready to take you down." The girl smiled as she throughout a pinkish blob.
After that day the girl spent two years of her life diligently studying and battling. This needed up with her graduating early and given the codename of A7310015. She was then put under the guidance of Detective Looker, he had nicknamed A7310015, Alexis so he didn't bite his tongue every time he said her codename.
Present day
Location: Miara Town
Time: 16:30
"…" Alexis continued to stare into her reflection when she heard someone.
"Are you kidding me?" a man dressed as a sailor asked, "There are no able body trainers, here?"
"I'm sorry sir," a person behind a desk said
"Those damned pirates are causing us to lose quite the bit of money." The sailor said, "are you sure there's no one available to take the job?"
"I'm sorry sir but-" the one behind the desk was interrupted.
"I might be able to help." Alexis walked in.
"Hm... you look like you can do the job," The sailor said, "What do you want as the prize."
"By chance do you have a Poke Flute?" Alexis asked,
"Those are quite rare, but we might have one at the warehouse." The sailor talked, "But I'm not quite sure."
"Where is this warehouse?" Alexis asked,
"It's the Place that's being assaulted by pirates," The sailor said, "I know I can't check for it, but I'll compensate quite well for it."
"Sounds worth the risk." Alexis agreed,
"Alrighty them lets set off to sea." The sailor said.
Location: Miara Town
Time: 18:30
"are you sure you're okay with this?" The sailor said as he tied the boat back to the docks.
"Yes," Alexis looking somewhat satisfied.
"But we couldn't find you a Poke flute." The sailor responded.
"Well I may not have got what I came for but I got something more marvelous." Alexis looked at the new addition to her team, "Those dumb pirates were just using this Pokémon as a figurehead while they made profit. It deserves a better place to live."
"I have to agree with you there, and I think it'd be perfect for it to be with you." The sailor said, "I've never seen an Axew, not to mention a Delta one at that open up to anyone that fast."
"It's kind of a special skill that I have," Alexis grinned, and looked at the snowflake shaped badge on her jacket. "well thanks anyway."
"Wait!" The sailor said, "I know you said the Pokémon and the money is enough, but for all of what you've done. I feel like I need to do more… How 'bout if or when you need, I'll lend my boat to you."
"Alright!" Alexis said surprised, "I'll take up on that offer sometime." Alexis then walked off to see if Joseph found anything. Until she heard people talking.
"Have you heard what happened at the Museum?" someone said,
"Yeah, someone from the Abyssal Cult stole something from there." Someone else said, "I also heard a kid with black hair chased after them on a Charizard with a blue flame. Toward Whirl Islands"
"I heard that…"
The conversation fades out as Alexis face palms "That Idiot!" She runs back to the docks to see the sailor still Tying up the boat. "Hey I need to get to Whirl Islands, can you get me there."
"Uhm... Sure." The sailor said confused, "It may take a bit to refuel, but when do you need to get there,"
"as soon as possible." Alexis said worried for her friend.