Author's note: I just want to say this, I cannot thank you enough for reading this, and especially reviewing it! I am sorry, but I may update slightly less often. I am very busy with school and planning for college, so please forgive me.
Disclaimer: I really am not joking about the fact that I don't own pokémon, the characters, the games storyline or whatever else I forgot. Otherwise, would this be a fan-fiction?
Chapter 10: At the Heart of the Storm
(Kate's P.O.V, past)
In my darkest moments, he was always there. My brother would always support me. So why would he go off to Unova and leave me alone. I broke down crying. The rain that swirled around me only made it worse. It was like a scene from a movie, but the pain I felt was all too real. It was real, and it hurt deeper every second. I was shivering in the cold, but I hardly realized. All my thoughts were on the pain of goodbye. What if this was goodbye forever? What if he never came back?
I began to shake furiously. I had no control over myself, I was hyperventilating and panicking. The world was becoming a blur, I could hardly breathe. I nearly fell over, when I heard a whimper. There was a pokémon who needed my help nearby, I could finish panicking later.
I walked slowly towards where the cry was coming from. It was a cyndaquil, breathing heavily. The rain couldn't be good for the poor thing, oh poor, poor Cyndaquil. I lifted the pokémon up, and carried it into the small structure nearby. I had been living there with my brother since we were orphaned. I carried the cyndaquil in there and proceeded to find my first-aid kit. I smiled and turned to Cyndaquil.
"I'll name you Cyndi, okay," I signed to her. She nodded happily, and we began our friendship. A friendship that would keep me safe for many years…
(Kate's P.O.V, present day)
I woke up and found my pillows were wet. I had been crying in my sleep. My sleep was so fragmented, I wasn't sure if it could even count as sleep. Whatever, it was four in the morning, but I just couldn't get back to sleep. I decided to go for a quick walk.
(Luana's P.O.V, 4:24 am)
I woke up with a loud yawn. "Hey Kate, you excited for work today?" I looked around, and was shocked to see a note lying in Kate's bed, not her. I reached over and grabbed the note.
To Luana, Shannon, or Elaine,
I just went for a quick walk, no need to worry. I should be back by seven thirty.
Katlyne
I flipped over and went back to sleep. Kate could take care of herself.
(Kate's P.O.V, present)
I walked through the dimly lit forest. The beautiful sounds of the forest, its sacred tranquility, it was all so perfect. Yet, for all of the life that surrounds me, I feel strange. I could hear the moon whispering to me, "enjoy this, it will not last." I knew why, the time was coming. It was the perfect time now, and I wished time would stand still. I looked back on the picture album Keith and Rythmi had given me. Such good memories. I had never had a family like them. To me, my friends are my family. No, they are more than that. They are my life.
I would do anything for a friend. I would use every ounce of my power to help them. I flipped the page over. It was a picture of me, Rythmi, Keith, Isaac and Ponte. It had been taken after Outdoor Class, I guess Miss April must've taken the photo. I found myself smiling. No matter what, at least I would always have my friends, even if we are an ocean apart. I still had yet to get Rythmi and Isaac together, but I would find a way. I always did for important stuff. Every day was so precious.
Time is limited, that is why it is best not to get too attached to anyone or anything. That's what I used to believe, but meeting everyone changed that. I believe that because life is limited, it just means you must live your life. Live, love, and learn. Protect your friends, the people you love, your family. Life is short so we can appreciate what we have. It is precious, beautiful, and unique. Everyone lives to learn, and learns to live.
I walked back to the Base, feeling an odd sense of calm and sensing the beauty in the world. For once, everything was as it should be. If only, if only it could last.
(Keith's P.O.V., present)
I wondered how Kate was doing. I had debated voice-mailing her, but she was probably still asleep. I missed her, but I still had great memories. I remembered her smile, her kindness, and how special she was. I hoped I got the chance to tell her how I felt one-day. I smiled, I knew she would always be my friend. No matter the distance between us, no matter the troubles. I knew that we would see each other again. Call it instinct, but if there's one thing she taught me, it's to trust your instinct.
(Kate's P.O.V., present)
I heard a strange noise. I began to get that headache I always get, and the dizzy, lightheaded accompaniment. I headed on the direction of the sound, wondering if it was another machine, we had found GIGAREMO, PROTOTYPE 1, etched on the side of it. We had named the machines Gigaremos because of that. I headed out into a sunlight glade. I saw an odd man, wearing a black suit with a purple swirl. He was messing around with a Gigaremo.
I stamped my foot on the ground to get his attention. He whirled around, setting a switch on the Gigaremo off as he did. Almost immediately, a swarm of rattata came rushing around me.
I managed to capture the whole lot with just a few spins of my styler. It was rather easy, really. Though the man managed to disappear, I was able to destroy the Gigaremo.
I walked back to the Base to file a report on what I saw. All the while, my thoughts were stuck on that machine. Was it possible that it could control pokémon?
Thank you for reading this. Sorry if it was rather short, but I have a lot going on. My life is kind-of upside down lately, so I need some time to think. I will try to update over the weekend, but I may not be able to. Sorry, and thank you.