Chapter 11
After the night had past Grace woke up to find Rachel still asleep for once. Usually Rachel was up first being that she is young and full of energy but this time she wasn't. Grace figured as much thou seeing as how she had put Rachel threw a lot yesterday. And the fact that they ran into the trainers that caught her. Every time Grace heard there voices she got nervous. She also hated what the female trainer called Rachel.
She looked at Rachel while she was still asleep. After what Rachel said the other day it made Grace happy to know that she didn't want to go back being human for even a second. But she knew that she had to. It was pretty much the only way to guarantee a safe travel to the haven. Grace sighed. 2 weeks was a long time. She was not really looking forward to the long travel but she did look forward to finally having her Rachel safe.
Grace slowly got up and made her way to the door way. As she exited the room she saw Stripe walking there way. "Hey Grace. I see your up." Stripe said. "Yes but Rachel is still asleep so please lets talk some place else." Grace said. Stripe nodded and they both walked away from the room so Rachel could still sleep. As they were walking Stripe looked at Grace. "I have to ask. But why Grace?" Striped asked.
Grace looked at her old friend. She answered this some many times yesterday but She guessed that it was time for a true answer for her friend. "I saw a lot of my self in her. You knew how my mother was. And to hear a human crying saying that her parent's never cared for her. It brought back memories." Grace said. "I see. No wonder your taking her as your child. I just hope her real parent's don't come for her." Stripe said.
"They already tried. But they didn't get her. I didn't like how Rachel was cowering when she saw them. And when they found out I made sure they wouldn't remember her and that they would be punished for hurting her." Grace said. Stripe looked at her. "Well the journey wont get any easier. Grace it can be very dangerous. Many go for it but I know for a fact that very few actually get their. They are either caught or worse." Stripe said.
Grace looked at her. "I know. But I need to get my Rachel to safety. I don't wont her to worry about trainers or the dangers of other pokemon. I want her to live with other like her. I want her to live with other Pokemon that wont hurt her as well. I know that what waits in the haven." Grace said. "You are right. The place is peaceful. No trainers no dangers and every one is getting along." Stripe said.
"Seems like a long time to get there thou." Grace said. "YEs but it is well worth the journey. Just be careful not to have Rachel evolve until she is ready." Stripe said. Grace sighed. "I don't really plan on that happening until a long time from now." Grace said. That was when she heard a familier pattern of running. Grace looked out the room they were in to see Rachel running there way. "Seems like she is up." Stripe said.
"Seems so indeed." Grace said. She waited for Rachel to reach her. When she did she rubbed against Grace's side. "Morning mommy." Rachel said. Grace smiled. It didn't matter that Rachel wasn't really hers. Hearing Rachel call her mommy always made the happiness in her grow. "Morning my little Rachel." Grace said. Grace started nudging the side of Rachel's head. "I hope you slept well." Grace said.
Yes I did mommy" Rachel said. "Good." Grace said. "Come one you two. My trainer has breakfast ready." Stripe said. Grace let Rachel climb her back and they began following Stripe. When they reached a room with tiled floors they saw the 3 bowls on the floor with what Grace guessed was the food trainers gave Pokemon. "It's ok. Trust me this is edible." Stripe said. Grace nodded and let Rachel climb down. "You heard Stripe. So don't be afraid ok Rachel." Grace said.
They ate the food then they heard a noise that Stripe recognized all to well. "Oh great challengers." Stripe whispered to Grace. "You mean other Trainers to challenge yours." Grace said. "Well thats the point of a gym." Stripe said. "Stripe I hope your ready." Stripes trainer said. "You both can watch if you want." He said. Grace nodded. She wanted to se what a battle was like up close. "Stay next to me ok Rachel." Grace said. Rachel nodded.
Grace followed them with Rachel walking beside her. They entered a Gym and Grace sat behind the Gym leader. "I'll be out after we finish the battle." Stripe said. She then looked at her trainer whole pulled out a ball and called her in. "Don't worry. I just have to do this for the battles." He said. He looked forward and then two trainers walked threw. And when they saw Grace and Rachel what happened next scared Grace. "VIXIE!" Liz said.
The girl trainer almost ran to them had the leader not stopped her. "I am sorry young lady but what did you say." He said. When he stood between them she got the image that she made a mistake. "Oh sorry I thought that it was my Vulpix. They all look alike." Liz said. "It is fine. so are you the challenger." He asked. Liz nodded. "I am." Liz said confidant.
But it was the way that she said it and the way she kept looking back at Grace and Rachel that made Grace not only nervous but worried as well. If she tried to recall Rachel as a test to see if it was them then, Grace couldn't stop her. But at the moment the human Female trainer seemed more focused on the Gym battle then on the two of them. "Rachel stay close to me ok." Grace said worried. She watched as they both called the first Pokemon and the fight began.
Author: Hey every one. Sorry i haven't updated in a while. I have been having trouble with internet. I Wanted to tell you all by the way. I posted a Trailer for this story that my friend PikaNAW made for me on youtube. Look under bigmanriver. And you should find my page. Then look threw my videos until you find the trailer for mother ninetails. I hope you like it. I know my sister did. With that I am moving on to the next chapter. Please leave a comment or review it helps me get better.