Chapter 10: The plan
Ok so this story is gathering a decent sized fan base. Well for my account's stories at least… So without further ado: Runaway chapter 10!
Right around one 'O clock N came into my room and gave me news that I never thought that I'd ever hear: Ghetsis is allowing me to leave my room. I sat on the bed, staring wide eyed at N like an idiot. "Wait, like NOW?!" I asked, still not believing my ears. N nodded, taking my hand. "Come on, Crys." I murmured, too stunned to argue. Crystal just shrugged and hopped onto my shoulder, turning to N. (Hey it's your fault if Jem here messes up.) Crystal growled, wrapping her fluffy tail lightly around my neck. I nodded in agreement with the Pokémon. N didn't reply. I stiffened as we neared the door. N stopped, "Jemma… you can't do this again. Ghetsis already doesn't want you to even have a room. If it were up to him you'd be down in prison. You mess this up and there's nothing I can do." He warned. I gritted my teeth. Well at least down in the prison there might be some dirt and straw… it's unnaturally clean up here. I shuddered, wondering if I should mess up on purpose. "Please let me go!" I pleaded. "No." N replied abruptly, his expression blank. Well that plan failed, time for plan B. I finished my thought before starting another. Better just do what they say, earn their trust, then Ba-Bam! I'm outa here. "Fine." I grumbled, already shaking. Black's not going to be here to save me if I mess up like last time… I warned myself, forcing my feet to move as we stepped out of the door. My eyes widened. There must have been at least forty lines of Plasma grunts ready to stop me if I lost it. "Well this is welcoming." I muttered, stiff as a board. Crystal nodded in agreement. (I guess they're not goofing around with you anymore.) My heart was pounding, my whole body pulsating. Arceus no! Don't let me repeat this! I silently pleaded, trying to force my heart's beat to slow with no success. My feet wanted to run far away from here, but I forced them to ground themselves. I could see the plasma grunt's and N's mouths moving, but no words seemed to be coming out. Maybe it was because I was so nervous… I was just going to go with that. Without a word I tore from N's grasp and ran back into my room.
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White had left hours ago. If I am to keep Samureott and my other Pokémon out of Team Plasma's grasp I have to do this. White thought sadly as she boarded the ferry, leaving the only region that she'd ever known. It had been nearly impossible to hide her Pokémon during the baggage check, but White had done it. She was determined to keep her Pokémon safe. I hope Black sorts this out… I can't help him anymore. It's time for my new start, I only with Black could come with. "Sinnoh here I come." White whispered.
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"What?! No flipping way!" I snapped. "Jemma you live here now, you have to wear a dress!" N demanded. I turned my head away in protest, my arms crossed like an unruly child. "Even the Liligant back in the White Forest don't dress like that!" I growled. Crystal snickered in my ear. (Wait until the guys back home hear about this! You, the rough and tuff girl wearing a poufy dress!) "Oh shut it!" I snapped quietly. (What? This is too funny!) Crystal laughed. I elbowed her in the stomach with a glare. My gaze flickered back to N. "Can we have a minute please?" I asked. N sighed and nodded, leaving the room. (Whatcha need?) Crystal asked, still getting over her mild giggling fit. I hushed my voice in case N was listening from outside the door. I picked Crystal up and took her out onto the balcony. "Crys, you have to evolve. Today." I demanded. Crystal stared wide eyed at me. (What-) "And I'm sorry, but it must be Leafeon or else Unova and all the other regions are toast." I whispered, not liking to order her around like this. Crystal smiled and nodded understandingly. (You need me to fly, don't you?) Crystal once again read my mind. I nodded, "I have to write a letter to Black." Crystal nodded. (I'll aske tonight, that way N won't be suspicious.) Crystal promised to my relief. "Thanks." I sighed, my eyes filled with relief. (But… to minimize all suspicions, just wear the dress-thingy.) Crystal smirked. "Fine." I said through my teeth.
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"Really? You want to evolve?" N asked. Crystal nodded hopefully, her front right paw slightly raised off the ground to add some charm into the question. (Into Leafeon.) Crystal repeated herself. N shrugged. "Ok, here come with me." N said, picking the Pokémon up off the ground. "Wait! I want to come too." I cried, nearly tripping in the long, flowing pink dress. "Jemma are you sure you can handle it?" N asked, his voice concerned. I nodded. "I don't care how scared I am. I can't miss Crystal's evolution. She's like a sister to me, I just can't miss it." I insisted stubbornly. N placed a hand on my shoulder, much to my distaste. "I'll bring the bring the stone here instead if it means this much to you." N said, leaving the room. I sighed in relief. "Thank Arceus." I muttered, flopping onto the bed, staring at the high white ceiling. "Thanks for doing this, Crys." I said gratefully. Crystal shrugged. (It's fine. I was either going to pick Leafeon or Vaporeon anyway.) Crystal insisted, snuggling up to me. The door swung open. N entered the room with a fragment of a mossy rock. Crystal scrambled to her paws and looked eagerly at the rock. N offered the fragment to me. "Would you like to give it to her?" He asked, his hand still extended. I nodded gratefully and took the stone: it felt cool in my hand, the moss still spongy. Crystal closed her eyes and touched her nose to the stone. She became cloaked in a blinding light. I could make out the outline of Crystal's rapidly changing form. When the light died down, Crystal's new form was revealed: she was beautiful, she represented the place we grew up in, she represented my whole world. She was perfect. (That… was… AWESOME!) Crystal cried, looking herself over. I gave her a hug. "You look great." I smiled, letting her go. Crystal smiled back at me. I gave her a scratch on the head before turning back to N. "Thanks." I said quietly, still not comfortable talking to anyone who wasn't Black or White. Au: That last sentence wasn't meant to be racism just in case if you got the wrong idea… N smiled. "It was my pleasure. I love making my friends happy." He said, rubbing Crystal's nick. Crystal gave a purr of content and leaned into it. (That's the stuff…)
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The following night, I began my letter. Of course, I wouldn't be able to send it until Crystal was taught to fly. Hmm.. How should I start this? I asked myself, staring blankly at the ink pen and paper. I had told N that I liked to draw so I was given a stack of paper and a few ink pens and pencils. I began to write.
Dear Black,
I'm doing ok here at N's… they make sure that Crys and I are well cared for. I just evolved Crystal into Leafeon so I could write to you. Right now I'm just trying to gain Ghetsis' and N's trust so I can gain more privileges. (I am wearing a dress, I hope you know what I'm sacrificing to get out of here) I plan on getting out of here soon hopefully so I can rescue Kyurem. I hope they aren't hurting him…
-Jemma
I sighed and rolled the letter up, setting it carefully at the bottom of my backpack. No one but me and Crys can ever find this… I thought, shuddering at the thought of what punishment that could be ushered on me.
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"Try again! You've almost got it perfect, Crys!" I encouraged, watching her generate her transparent green wings. Crystal nodded, beginning to generate them once more. I jumped when I heard footsteps on the balcony. I turned around to see N watching me teach Crystal. "Teaching her to fly?" He asked casually, walking closer. I nodded. "Just because I can't leave doesn't mean she should be restricted to one bedroom." I shrugged, watching her finally create wings without any holes in them. "Perfect! I think you're ready to try now!" I beamed, stroking her head. (Yep! I think I'm ready." Crystal smiled in agreement, hopping onto my shoulders. (Now throw me off the balcony, Jem! Do it!) Crystal chirped, eager to fly. "You sure?" I asked, now fearing that Crystal would fall to her death. Crystal nodded. I bit by lip and nodded slowly. "Ok, if you fall then just-" (Use my vine whip to grab onto your arms I know Jem. You told me like fifty times already.) Crystal growled. (Now throw me off!) Crystal demanded. I sighed and tossed the grass type off the balcony. I stared at her as she fell closer and closer to the ground until the familiar deep green wings sprouted from her sides, she easily flew back up to the balcony, treading air. (See? I told you I could do it!) She smirked, flying circles around me. I giggled. "Alright you're right." I bent my arm and extended it. Crystal landed on the crook of my elbow, her elegant wings folded neatly against her body as if she was a Pidove. I turned to N. "Hey do you have something I could throw?" I asked, grinning at Crystal. "Yeah why?" He asked. "You'll see. It's just to help Crystal improve her flying skills." I insisted, struggling to keep my arm up with Crystal's weight. N hesitated before leaving the room. "We're gonna do it Crys, we're freeing Kyurem and Unova." I smiled faintly at the Leafeon. (Yep. Then we're going home?) "Oh yes! And we're never leaving or dealing with people ever again. Not even Black." I vowed quietly, looking in the White Forest's direction.
Short. I know -_- But I still liked writing it! :0