'Thoughts'
"Speaking"
'Telepathy'
"Pokemon Language"
Matthew's eyes shot open at what he just heard. "What did you just say..." He whispered. "She's gone boss. She left while we were asleep." Pikachu said. Matthew threw the blanket off of him and changed into his rain gear. Pikachu ran up his shoulder once he finished.
"Are we going to get Sierra?" He asked. Matthew paused for a moment before speaking. "If she's busy then I don't want to bother her. Allona is my responsibility. Come on bud." He replied walking to the elevator.
Once inside, he looked for the Security room button. He pushed it in and waited as he started to descend a few floors. The doors opened to reveal a room full of screens and various pieces of technology. Stepping inside, he looked towards one of the other rooms inside and saw the word ARMORY on it. "Why do we need an armory?" Matthew said as Pikachu just shrugged his shoulders.
"In case we deal with people that may need a bullet in them." A voice echoed. Matthew and Pikachu whipped around to see Sierra standing in the elevator. 'Not now.' Matthew thought as he remembered his dream while she casually walked in. "What are you doing in here?" She asked.
Pikachu glanced at Matthew. "Should we tell her?" He whispered. Matthew sighed. "Sierra... Allona left in my sleep. I have to find her." He said looking away from her. She stared at him. "You're hiding something." She pointed out. Matthew jumped a little in surprise. "Well, you keep staring intently!" He shouted back. Sierra giggled inwardly before her face grew serious. "So what are we gonna do?" She asked.
Matthew examined her. "What do you mean we?" He asked. Sierra looked at him like he said the oddest thing. "Because we're a team?" She said in a matter of fact tone. "Okay. Then we should watch the camera feed to find out when she left and see what direction she went outside." Matthew sat down on a computer chair and started to circulate through the cameras.
Sierra watched as he began to scour the video feeds. 'Why didn't you make eye contact with me?' She thought to herself as Pikachu looked at her and poked her nose with his tail.
"What is it Pikachu?" She asked. Pikachu nudged Matthew's head with his to get his attention. "Something wrong buddy?" Matthew inquired. He looked back and saw that Sierra was right behind him. He turned away quickly while scrolling furiously with a hidden blush on his face. Pikachu glanced at Sierra and pointed out that her face was red by touching her cheeks with his tail then putting a paw to the red patches on his face.
"FOUND IT!" Matthew exclaimed while Sierra watched the feed. They both didn't realize how close they were while staring at the monitor. Pikachu sighed and just jumped on top of Matthew's head. "Lemme see!" He shouted. Everyone watched the monitor as it showed the elevator opening up on the bottom floor at precisely 1:30. Allona jumped out of it in a hurry, but she took one last look at the elevator and ran towards the main entrance where she left.
Matthew switched the camera feed to monitor outside and saw that she was running towards Viridian City. "Where is she going?" Pikachu asked. Matthew shrugged his shoulders. "Probably the forest perhaps? Sierra can you make an analysis of the Pokemon in the Viridian Forest please?" Matthew inquired. "Sure. Give me a few minutes to collect the data." She said as she plopped down on the chair causing her breasts to sway. Matthew turned away with a blush on his face as Pikachu chuckled.
"We'll be downstairs getting ready Sierra." Matthew said while putting a hand on her shoulder. Her eyes widened at his touch they then softened as she felt the heat in her cheeks starting to rise. 'Again... He lowers my defenses like they were nothing... She thought. "I'll be down shortly." She said turning to look at him and gently smiled. Matthew grinned and left the room to head downstairs.
*A few minutes later*
Matthew sat waiting on the couch while Pikachu was eating an Oran Berry and getting the berry juice all over his face. "You eat like a Miltank." Matthew said. Pikachu's eye twitched. He ate the core of the berry gathering a few of the seeds in his mouth and shout it at Matthew like a Bullet Seed attack. Every seed hit him in the face with even a few managing to stick. "YOU LITTLE-" Matthew was about to freak before hearing the elevator chiming and the door opening.
Sierra walked over to him with wearing a pair of black jeans, gray, pastel gray, and black camo boots with a black hoodie on. Her platinum hair neatly falling on her sides and her vibrant green eyes made her outfit on point. "Wow..." Matthew whispered. Sierra heard this and looked at him. "What? Is something wrong with this outfit? Should I go change?" She asked.
"Oh! No no no! I was just taken by surprise. I didn't expect you to look cute wearing all that." Matthew laughed while rubbing the back of his head sheepishly. Sierra's eyes widened slightly. "Thank you." She said. Matthew grinned. "Alright so what did you find then?" He asked. "Interesting news to say the least. Team Rocket was in the Viridian Forest looking for some rare Pokemon that decided to move away from their home in Sinnoh." She said pulling out a small device resembling that of a cell phone. "Have a look." She said tossing it to Matthew. "What is this?" He asked. "A Personal Data Assistant, or just PDA for short." She replied.
"Allona and her family..." He whispered reading the information Sierra found. "A Lucario and Riolu were what they were seeking. Preferably the Riolu since Team Rocket most likely could have twisted her moral and morals easier for their benefit." Sierra predicted. "We have to go now! More of them could still be there!" Matthew nearly shouted while tossing the PDA towards her. "Come on Pikachu!" Matthew called. Pikachu finished the berry and ran towards Matthew. "Wait." Was the only voice they heard as they stopped instantly.
"Listen. I know how much you want to protect her, but we need to do this carefully, Pikachu is a shiny and has some excellent combative abilities. As well as me. Do you realize the repercussions of what would happen if Team Rocket got their hands on me?" She said with a very stern face. Matthew looked at the floor. "I-I just..." He tried to finish his thought but failed. Sierra walked over to him and placed her hands on his face. "Matthew you're only fifteen years old and already you're acting so mature. I respect your decisions, but we just need to be careful. Now let's go get her back." Sierra smiled.
Matthew closed his eyes and took a deep breath. "Yeah let's go." He said holding her hands causing her to blush very slightly. Matthew then looked at Pikachu and saw his cheeks still cover in berry juice. "You're getting a bath later." Matthew said in a dark voice with a twinkle in his eye as Pikachu gulped.
Sierra pulled out a handkerchief and handed it to Matthew as he wiped Pikachu's face. "Now we can go!" Matthew shouted running outside awating for the rain to drench him. But nothing happened, he just smelled the night air and gazed around his surroundings. "When did the rain stop?" He asked as Sierra stepped out and deactivated the E.C.O.
"About an hour ago. The storm wasn't going to last all night. Why do you think I was monitoring it so much?" She pointed out. Matthew looked at her. "Then why are you wearing all of that gear..." He said. "Simple. Because I don't like getting sick." She retorted while jogging past him. 'That makes sense.' He thought. "Wait! YOU CAN GET SICK!?" He shouted running after her. "We'll have this discussion later!" She yelled back.
After a half hour Matthew and Sierra were now approaching Viridian City. "FREEZE!" A feminine voice screamed causing Pikachu to jump off of Matthew's shoulder prepared to shock the person in front of them. The figure walked out of the kiosk that said POLICE on it and Matthew saw a green haired beauty. "Yes?" He replied rather casually.
"My name is Office Jenny and you are now within Viridian City limits. State your business." She demanded. Matthew and Sierra exchanged looks. "We're heading to Viridian Forest to look for a Pokemon." Matthew said with honesty. Officer Jenny glared at him and turned on the Kiosk's lights which illuminated the area around them to a degree. "Alright kid now-" She said as she fully saw Matthew. She fully examined his face. Looking over his model like looks and beautiful amber eyes that she couldn't stop staring at. 'He's so cute...' She thought.
Sierra saw the look she was giving Matthew and had that weird feeling all over again but it was much stronger. "Alright Officer Jenny, we told you what we're doing so why don't you stop acting like a school girl and let us pass." Sierra said with a small amount of anger.
Officer Jenny snapped out of her thoughts and glanced at Sierra. "Sorry about that. We've been having Pokemon thievery the last few nights and so the police service must be extra cautious. Sierra groaned. She waltzed up to Pikachu snatched him up and held him in front of Officer Jenny. "Why would we steal this cute little guy." She said rhetorically. Pikachu blinked. "Chaaa~" He shouted as he nuzzled Jenny's face.
"Okay okay! I believe you!" She giggled. "May I have your Trainer Identifications please." She stated. Matthew looked at Sierra. "I'm not a trainer but my friend here is. His name is Matthew Kentworth from Pallet Town. His starting Pokemon was given to him by Professor Oak." She said. Jenny typed in the information at the kiosk. "Thank you. That's all I needed. And this is for you Pretty Boy~." Matthew grimaced at that name but noticed Office Jenny tear a piece of paper and write some numbers on it.
She handed it to him and winked causing him to jump slightly and blush profusely. "Okay... Thanks I guess..." He said as he put the paper in one of his jean pockets. "Can you tell us what's the fastest way to the forest from here?" He asked politely causing Officer Jenny to smile at his politeness. "Sure! You just follow this road for a few minutes and make a left at the Pokemon Center after that you-" Officer Jenny was cut off by Sierra clearing her throat. "I know the way Matthew." She stated.
"Oh. Well let's go then! Bye Officer Jenny!" Matthew grinned causing her heart to ping. "Goodbye... Matthew." She said with a blush clearly evident on her face. She headed back into her little kiosk to call and tell all of her sisters the boy she just met and for them to keep on eye out for him. "She was nice." Matthew said while looking at Pikachu who nodded and chuckled. "You should have seen the size of those things on her chest boss. THEY WERE HUGE!" Pikachu mouthed the last three words causing Matthew to sputter. "S-Shut up! I don't want to know that!" He shouted while Pikachu laughed at his innocence. "You're so strange boss." He muttered while laughing.
Matthew glared at him. "Idiot." He glanced at Sierra and noticed the change in the atmosphere. "You okay Sierra?" He asked. "Yep." She instantly replied. Matthew and Pikachu felt the lie in that word. "Are you sure-" He said as she stared at him coldly. "Stop talking." She threatened. Matthew and Pikachu looked at each other then back at her. "Fine." He said back as he walked past her. Pikachu watched her as Matthew walked by and shook his head. 'She doesn't know how to deal with her feelings, kind of makes me feel sorry for her.' Pikachu thought before he sighed.
The rest of the walk to the forest was in utter silence and the occasional head turning of Pikachu. He would look at Matthew then Sierra and vice versa. Finally after some time Matthew and Sierra approached the entrance into the Viridian forest. Sierra started to feel the guilt of her action earlier. "M-Matthew?" She said carefully. He didn't look at her. "I'm sorry for earlier... I didn't mean to snap." She said looking away from him. Silence continued for a few moments longer. "I said-" Sierra said but was cut off. "Stop talking." Matthew said glaring at her.
She stared at him with hurt evident in her eyes. Matthew's glare softened to his usual joyful eyes. "Hurts doesn't it? That's what I felt. Your apology is accepted however." He smiled. Sierra continued to stare at him still. "Just be more careful with your words. Don't worry though. You'll learn." He said. "But if you ever do that again, I won't speak to you for a week. Understand?" He said as his face grew serious. "Y-yes... Sorry." She said. Matthew snickered and did something that caused her blush immensely. "I don't like it when you're upset so talk to me okay?" He asked as he wrapped his arms around her in a warm embrace. "Of course..." She barely whispered as she wrapped her arms around him as well.
"Now let's go save her. She needs us." Matthew said with determination. "Ready buddy?" Matthew said as Pikachu grinned and had electricity spark off his cheeks. "Yes boss!" He shouted. Matthew and Sierra ran into the forest hoping to find a friend truly worth saving. 'We're coming Allona' All three of them thought simultaneously.
*CHAPTER END*
I'M BACK LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!
Okay... I know I'm an inconceivable prick for leaving you all in the dark. I humbly apologize and it will never happen again. I just had a tremendous case of writer's block and bullshit school work and it caused me to have to stop writing for a few months. BUT DON't WORRY EVERYONE! I didn't procrastinate at all. I have two 300 note page booklets filled with nothing but this story. AND a little 80 page one for my other story. I will be updating as much I as can, hopefully two chapters a week just for all of you. I hope the next chapter however will be at least 10,000 words. Until next time everyone!
-Artanis 13