Warning: Mild language used and slight angst
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A young woman approached the statue silently. In her hand were three red roses. She knelt down on both knees once she was close. To herself, she silently read the plaque.
Here lies the many innocent men, women, and their Pokemon who have lost their lives to the manipulation and lies of a madman.
May Arceus watch over their souls.
What soon followed was a list of people them managed to identify. The ones who weren't severely mangled beyond recognition. The girl hissed to herself when she noticed that two names were missing. Had they purposely forgotten to put down their names? The bastards. Without a word she placed the first rose down. This was for all the people and Pokemon who died in the collapse. She placed the second one down. That was for a friend she only knew a short time before losing them. And then she placed the last one down. A tear rolled down her cheek. That was for a special someone. Someone she had only been reunited for a short time before being torn apart once more.
"I miss you..." she whispered, her voice becoming shakey a bit when the threat of her breaking down in public became clearer. Swallowing, she got to her feet. She looked down at the roses and gave them a mental goodbye before turning to leave.
"Hey...I know her!" Aiden said.
"You do?" Korrina asked.
"Yeah. We bumped into one another back in Lumiose. She just left me there and didn't bother to help me up!" Aiden clenched his hand into a fist. He still hasn't forgotten about that, but why would she be here? Did she know someone who died in the incident? The woman soon passed by. In a brief second, her head turned ever so slightly and she made eye contact with Aiden. Even if her eyes were hidden behind those crimson shades of her's. A whimper from one of Korrina's Lucarios is what snapped him back to reality.
"What's wrong, Lucario?" Korrina asked, concern clear in her tone. Lucarios were known to be fierce, strong-willed Pokemon with hearts of steel. They rarely show any signs of weakness or intimidation. For a Lucario to whimper like that must mean something is terribly wrong. Lucario looked over to his Trainer with sad red eyes. Almost devastated looking and Korrina
"What's wrong with him?" Zorua asked the second Lucario.
"I don't know." he replied, "I'm a little shock myself. He's never done this before. Even when our mother died he didn't shed a tear. He must've sensed something about that human's aura."
"The one that passed by?" Helioptile asked.
"Yeah. I can sense it too. I sense a mixed feeling of overwhelming sorrow and rage. This human is holding a dangerous grudge towards someone."
"Lucario? Why do you look so sad? Answer me." Korrina asked, starting to feel worried herself. "You've never done this before. What's going on?"
Lucario only whimpered. Utterly devastated about something. "Lucario." Aiden said before he gently took his paw into his own hands. Lucario froze, and a new feeling overcame him. "Listen. Whatever is troubling you, there's no need to be sad. Can't you see you're worrying your Trainer? Whatever it is, I'm sure everything will be okay in the end. Don't worry, Lucario, Don't worry..."
Lucario's body relaxed and the sad look on his face disappeared. A smile appeared on his muzzle and he nodded at Aiden. Everyone relaxed. "Thanks, Aiden." Korrina said.
"I figured something was wrong. I knew I had to help."
"But still, thanks."
Aiden smiled a small smile before looking in the direction that the woman passed by. It was funny to think that Lucario's sudden episode started soon after she passed them. "I wonder if it has something to do with the Trainer who passed by. Or I think is a Trainer."
"You think so?" Korrina looked up at him as she comforted her Lucario some more, "It's possible that he must've sensed something in her aura that made him react so sadly."
"Hm." Aiden crossed his arms. There is something suspicious about that young woman. But he couldn't put his finger on it. He decided to push it aside and concentrate on the still slightly shaken Lucario. "Lucario, do you want to have a battle?"
"Roowf?" Lucario looked at him questioningly.
"Are you sure?" Korrina asked.
"Yeah! Maybe if we had a quick battle it might take his mind off what happened!" Aiden looked at her encouragingly. His Pokemon stood by his side and yipped in agreement.
"Aiden..." Korrina looked up at her Lucarios, both nodding in agreement. Korrina looked back at Aiden and smiled. "Sure."
...
"Have you ever done a double battle before?" Korrina asked as they stood across from each other.
"No." Aiden replied, "I'm still a little new to Pokemon battles."
"Well I guess today's the day you'll learn. A double battle is actually quite easy. I'll demonstrate by having one with you right now!" Korrina swiftly brought out the two Pokeballs that held her Lucarios and tossed them out.
"Combusken! Helioptile! Come on out!" Aiden howled as he tossed out both Pokeballs. The Pokeball stood ready for battle as they stared into one another's eyes with determination.
"Lucario! Use Feint on Combusken! Lucario! You use Power-Up Punch on Helioptile!" Both Lucarios nodded in unison before they charged towards their targets.
Aiden felt his palms get a little sweaty when he couldn't tell which Lucario was which. Since they both looked completely identical to the other. Aiden knew he had to come up with a strategy and fast. "Combusken, use Ember to the Lucario on your right! Helioptile, use Thunder Shock to the Lucario on your left!" Aiden finally shouted.
Combusken swiftly swung his head back before shooting spits of fire at the charging Lucario. The Lucario stopped and let out a howl of pain. Fire, after all, was very effective against steel. Helioptile, however, wasn't fast enough to dodge the attack from the other Lucario and was hit rather hard. But that didn't stop him from preforming Thunder Shock on him. It wasn't effective, but it did pack a punch.
"You've got some tough Pokemon here!" Korrina commented.
"Thanks!" Aiden said, "But that doesn't mean I'll go easy on you."
Korrina smirked. "Of course not." she said.
A few minutes went by and Combusken was able to defeat one of the Lucarios with ease. Helioptile was still having some trouble, however. Helioptile skidded back until he stopped against a tree. "Combusken! See if you can help Helioptile out!" Aiden yelled.
"HELIOPTILE!" Helioptile snapped. He wanted to finish this Lucario off himself.
"Lucario, use Aura Sphere!" Korrina cried. A ball of blue light suddenly appeared in between the Lucario's paws. His red eyes suddenly flashed before he fired the ball at Helioptile. Helioptile jumped out of the way in the nick of time. But felt very weak.
I've got to come up with something. Otherwise he's done for, Aiden thought. He must admit, his Helioptile is a little stubborn for not allowing Combusken to help. He then noticed Helioptile's frills suddenly rise up. The crackling of static filled everyone's ears as the small lizard charged himself up with electricity. And then, without warning, he unleashed it upon Lucario like a raging storm. Lucario let out a howl before falling to the ground in defeat. As he did so, Helioptile was surrounded by green light briefly before it disappeared.
"What the hell was that?" Aiden asked as he stood beside his Combusken.
"I think that was Parabolic Charge." Korrina replied after she returned her Lucario to his Pokeball.
"What Charge?" Aiden asked.
"Parabolic Charge is a move that electric Pokemon like Helioptile could use. It allows the Pokemon to attack it's opponent with electricity; all the while it also heals the Pokemon that used the move."
"That's incredible." Aiden said before he scooped his Helioptile up and patted his head affectionately. "I guess I have more to learn about Kalos Pokemon then I originally thought." he chuckled softly.
"That was a great battle." Korrina said with a smile, "But I gotta get rolling. My grandfather is expecting me later. But I'll be sure to tell him about you, though. You're a really interesting Trainer."
"Thanks." Aiden said. A very faint blush on his cheeks. No one's ever told him that before.
"I guess I'll see you in my gym, then. Well, I look forward to it. See ya later, Aiden!" she said before skating away.
"Same here!" Aiden called out to her. He then looked at both his Pokemon with a smile. "That was a great battle out there. Thanks for helping."
"Helioptile!" Helioptile chirped.
"Combusken!" Combusken added.
Aiden chuckled. "Alright, now back in the Pokeball. You both deserve a nice long rest."
...
The woman, teenager actually, placed her hand against the smooth stone surface of the ancient grave mark. Lightly running her fingers above the faded lines that was carved into the rock to make an image of the Pokemon that died. But because of many years of neglect and weather change, almost all of the carvings had been faded out of history. And leaving that Pokemon long forgotten.
She cursed softly when she felt the light vibration of her Holo-Caster in her pants. She reached in and took out the circular device and pressed the "Stop" button for the vibrating. "Huh?" she said to herself when she saw the Caller ID. "It...can't be." she whispered. A sudden rush of anxiety filled her as her body trembled slightly. For the first time in two years, she was feeling hesitant.
Her thumb hovered above the "Answer" button. Shaking nervously as sweat rolled down her face. Images of that fateful night rushing back like nobody's business. Reminding her of the bitter reality that they're not coming back. That he's not coming back. A hiss left her before she pressed the "Denie" button and placing her Holo-Caster back in her pocket. It couldn't be. He's dead. No one could've made it out alive. Either she was going crazy or it's a sick joke from one of the younger recruits.
Her Holo-Caster started vibrating again. Her soft growl of annoyance left her before she reached into her pocket once more and pulling the device out, tempting on smashing it against the flat rock surface; only to calm down when she recognized the name. This time of someone that she knows is alive. With a relieved smile on her face, she pressed "Play".
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Blaaaaaaaaaaaaaah. I'm feeling a lack of motivation today. I would like to say one thing. Nothing harsh or serious. I just wanted to say that Reviews help keep me motivated. Not that I'm telling you guys to review every chapter. I just like hearing what you guys think of the story. (Just don't point out any writing errors -_-) Anywho, Reviews are appreciated. But not always recommended. As long people are reading my fic, it's cool if they don't review.
*Piercing screech is suddenly heard*
What's that? *Looks up at the sky* OH, CRAP, IT'S SONGBIRD FROM BIOSHOCK INFINITE! (Never played Bioshock) Bail out! It's a bail out, Harbinger!
Harbinger: Pfff! Like I'm going to be intimidated by some giant mechanical- *Sees Songbird* OH, FUDGE THAT! I'M OUTTA HERE!
WAIT FOR ME!