Adventures in Hoenn
Chapter Eleven: Team Magma in New Mauville!
*Brendan's p.o.v*
''That must be the entrance to New Mauville!'' Alex said pointing to a cave across the
sea. There was a boat parked outside the entrance with Team Magma's insignia on it.
''How're we going to get over there?'' May asked.
''We'll have to swim across,'' I said.
''Marshtomp, get me over there!'' Alex yelled tossing Marshtomp's Pokeball. The fish-
like Pokémon got into the water and Alex wrapped her arms around his chest.
''Alex, you're going over there alone?!'' I asked.
''Yes,'' she replied. ''Those creeps can't be allowed to intrude in areas where they aren't
welcome.''
''But Alex, what if they take you away?'' I asked in a concerned tone. ''I promised your
dad that I'd protect you!''
''I can't be a coward now, Brendan,'' Alex responded. ''I appreciate you protecting me,
but I need to show a little more guts. What if you're not around to protect me? What'll I
do then?'' I knew she was right.
''You're right,'' I said. ''Go stop those crooks before they hurt someone!'' Alex and
Marshtomp then made their way across the water.
''Looks like we're all alone now, Brendan,'' May purred in my ear giving me
goose bumps. Great, I'm caught between two women's affections, I thought sweat-
dropping.
''May, can't you tell I'm in love with Alex?'' I asked. ''I'm sorry, but that's just the way
it is.''
''I'm way better than Alex!'' May scoffed with her hands on her hips. ''I'm way sexier
than that flat-chested ditz!'' I just sighed.
*Alex's p.o.v*
Marshtomp and I made our way into New Mauville. We walked down a flight of stairs
cautiously. ''Be very careful,'' I whispered. ''Those Team Magma grunts could be
anywhere.''
''I will, Alex,'' Marshtomp replied. We then saw a group of Team Magma grunts up
ahead surrounding a generator smoking. Some scientists were tied up and sitting to the
side. Marshtomp and I crouched down behind a wall.
''That generator is getting shocked by something!'' I whispered to Marshtomp. ''It's
causing the generator to overheat!''
''Look!'' Marshtomp whispered while pointing. ''A Pokémon!'' I looked closely and
saw a small, yellow rodent with a strange headband on its head zapping the generator.
''It's a Pikachu!'' I said. ''It looks like it's under mind control.''
''You got that right, little lady,'' a voice said behind me. I looked behind me and saw a
female Team Magma grunt standing over Marshtomp and I. She picked me up by my
forearm and Marshtomp by the fin on his head. ''Check it out, boys!'' the grunt boasted.
''It's the girl that the boss is looking for!''
''Say, she's a cute one!'' a male grunt said lustfully and causing me to get nauseous.
''You'll prove to be useful to the boss for waking up Groudon,'' the female grunt
whispered into my ear before tossing me to the ground.
''Now dear,'' the grunt said to me. '' we can make this easy or difficult. Join us and
you'll get to rule the world alongside Maxie.''
''I want nothing to do with you!'' I yelled. The grunt slapped me across the face in anger.
''Insolent girl!'' the grunt said. ''You want to risk the lives of these scientists? They'll
pay the price if you don't join us. Now, decide! That generator looks like it's not going to
last long.'' The generator was smoking furiously and could blow any minute. ''I SAID
DECIDE!'' the grunt screeched. She then gave the Pikachu a gesture to attack. The
Pikachu zapped me with electricity. I screamed in pain as the electricity surged
through me.
''Stop hurting her, you freaks!'' Marshtomp yelled angrily while trying to get out of the
female grunt's grasp. ''When I get loose, you'll all be sorry!''
''Bring me another mind control band,'' the female grunt commended. A grunt came
forward with a band and was about to put it on Marshtomp.
''No…stop!'' I cried weakly. Suddenly, a green creature leapt from behind the female
grunt and slashed her cheek causing the grunt to clutch her face in pain and drop
Marshtomp. Brendan and May came out of the doorway.
''Grovyle, free those scientists!'' Brendan ordered.
''Lotad, use Water Gun to cool off the generator!'' May commanded. The Pokémon did
as their masters ordered. The generator quickly cooled down. Brendan ran over to me
with concern on his face.
''Alex, are you okay?'' he asked.
''I…guess so,'' I replied while getting up. I then fell to my knees.
''It doesn't look like it,'' Brendan said helping me up.
''That Pikachu is under mind control,'' I said. ''Marshtomp, get that band off of her.''
''You got it!'' Marshtomp said. The Pikachu attempted to run away but Marshtomp
tackled her and held her down and ripped to band off her head.
''W-what happened?'' the Pikachu asked looking around.
''Those goons had you under mind control,'' Marshtomp said.
''Oh right!'' the Pikachu exclaimed. ''These guys captured me and put that stupid band
on my head. I'll show 'em my gratitude!'' Her cheeks began to spark and she zapped all
the goons in the room.
''Get out of here!'' Brendan said furiously. ''The cops are coming right now!'' There
was the sound of footsteps coming from the hallway.
''Don't think that this is the last time we meet,'' the female grunt said to me coldly. The
lady threw a Pokeball and summoned a Voltorb which blew a hole in the wall allowing
the grunts to escape.
''Where did they go?!'' a police officer demanded as he and his troop ran into the room.
''T-they escaped,'' I replied.
''Dang it,'' the police officer replied. My eyes suddenly began to feel heavy and I
fainted.
''Alex!'' I heard Brendan yell before I passed out completely.
One Hour Later…
I woke up and found myself in a hospital bed. Brendan, May, Marshtomp, Kirlia, and the
Pikachu were seated by my bed. ''W-what happened?'' I asked looking down at my
bandaged body.
''You passed out,'' Brendan replied.
''You suffered serious burns from my electric attack,'' the Pikachu added. Marshtomp's
and Kirlia's eyes suddenly began to water. ''We were so worried about you,'' Kirlia
sobbed as they hugged me.
''It's alright, guys,'' I said soothingly. ''I feel fine now.''
''I'm terribly sorry about hurting you so badly,'' the Pikachu said coming up to me.
''It's not your fault, little girl,'' I said to Pikachu forgivingly. ''You weren't in control of
yourself.''
''It's good to see you're awake,'' Wattson said as he came into the room.
''Wattson!'' I exclaimed. As I got up, I flinched in pain.
''Take it easy already, Alex,'' May nagged. ''You're in a really bad condition.''
''Why did the Team Magma grunts come to New Mauville?'' I asked Wattson.
''The scientists said that they were trying to destroy the generator to cut off Mauville
City's electricity supply and to make it easier to conquer,'' Wattson replied. ''Thank you
so much for stopping them you three. And I'm so sorry for your injuries.''
''It's not your fault, Wattson,'' I said. ''I was the one who rushed into New Mauville. Oh
man, my dad's going to kill me when he sees how badly I got hurt.'' Suddenly, my video
phone rang. ''Uh oh,'' I said quietly. I pulled it out and saw that it was my dad. I
nervously answered the phone as my heart raced.
''Hello, sweetheart!'' my dad said cheerfully.
''Hi, dad,'' I said nervously.
''What's wro-'' my dad began to say before seeing my condition. ''Oh my goodness,
what happened to you?! Dear, come here!'' My mom ran into the room and a look of
shock spread across her face like a disease as she covered her mouth.
''What happened?!'' she practically screamed.
''It's my fault, sir,'' Brendan said sadly while getting in front of me.
''Your fault?!'' dad said glaring.
''It was Team Magma, dad,'' I said defending Brendan. ''Team Magma attacked me with
their Pokémon.''
''When I get my hands on those-'' my dad snarled. ''That's it! You're coming home right
now!''
''But, dad!'' I said quickly. ''I had to stop Team Magma! They were going to conquer
the city!''
''I don't care!'' my dad snapped. ''You can't lookout for yourself apparently. I never
should have sent you on this journey without any of us by your side. And I forbid you
from seeing Brendan again! He's a poor choice for a boyfriend.''
''Why?!'' I demanded.
''He can't protect you!'' dad countered.
''But dad, Brendan took me to the-'' I said.
''QUIET!'' dad yelled while slamming his hand on the table catching all of us off-guard.
There was a long, bitter moment of silence between all of us. Mom just scowled at dad.
''I hate you,'' I said quietly. Dad's eyes widened in surprise.
''Wait, Alex, I'm-'' dad was about to say before I hung up angrily. Tears filled my eyes.
Brendan came over to me and put his hand on one shoulder that wasn't burnt.
''He doesn't understand,'' I said sobbing. ''He's so stubborn!''
''I'm sorry, Alex,'' Brendan said rubbing my hair. ''It's all my fault that you got hurt.''
''Brendan, don't say that!'' I yelled while looking up at him. ''Stop playing the putting
the blame on yourself!'' Brendan stood there with me for what felt like hours.