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Kate was able to slide a window open. There was a shack attached to the building, assumed to be another bedroom for the employees. Kate hopped onto the roof, nearly slipping off in the process. She climbed up to the top and kept herself stable by holding onto the building edge. Her hands, she noted, were covered with black dirt and crusted up blood. The ranger looked around for a possible way up so she could reach her dear friends.

There was a ladder. That was good news. Even better, it led high up to Yubaba's part of the bath house, where Kate estimated Haku flew off to. Bad news? Only way to reach the ladder was a rusted up, skinny, worn pipe. The pipe stretched from the shack to another shack some distance away. It looked extremely unstable and could fall apart if Kate didn't move fast enough.

"Come on…" Kate prepped herself. "You've gone through so much back in Almia. You can do this. Do it for Keith."

With a deep breath, Kate jumped from the rooftop and onto the pipe. She used each footstep to spring forward and pick up speed. As she predicted, the pipe was severely unstable. With each footstep, the bolts that held it together came loose. The pipe was breaking! Kate shrieked as she sped down the pipe and leapt for the ladder.

Made it! And just barely! The pipe creaked and broke off, crashing down below. With a sigh of relief, Kate started to climb up the ladder. Loooonnngggg way up! Kate knew it was best not to look down. She couldn't afford to freak out. And while climbing all the way up was excruciating, Kate kept thinking about Keith. He must be in agonizing pain. Poor guy. Keith could be seriously hurt. Maybe die! Kate had to hurry. She would save him from certain death. She'd do anything to see him back to his goofy, energetic self.

About 3/4's the way there, Kate was forced to pause and catch her breath. The paper bird on her back tapped her head. Kate didn't know that it was the one tapping her but she turned and saw a cause of alarm. The honchcrow was flying to the top of the tower! And Kate recognized the head. It was Yubaba's!

Kate hustled, gathering extra strength within her to get to the top of the ladder. She managed to make it before Yubaba was able to see her. The witch landed and went inside. Kate climbed onto the edge of a window. It was locked so not exactly an easy way in. She tried banging on the door to make it break.

The paper bird slipped off her shoulder and through a crack in the window. It unlatched the window, causing Kate to fall straight through. Kate groaned, hurting her head, as the paper bird went back to its hiding spot on her shoulder. The girl rubbed the sore spot and stood up, finding she crashed into the bathroom.

Kate dashed out and navigated her way through Yubaba's house. Much of the twists and turns were new as she hadn't seen this side of the house before. But it also resembled the same styles seen prior with the vases, wall designs and such. Only one room was different which Kate rushed into.

A child's room. The floors were plush and soft with a grassy green color while the walls had murals of towns and countrysides. In the rounded ceiling were painted clouds and a sun that provided artificial light. Giant pillows and toys were scattered across the floor and humongous bed. Everything seemed to be extravagant and overdone. Wow was this kid spoiled or what? Must be Yubaba's baby's room.

"Well we're in big trouble now…"

Yubaba's voice came from another room. Kate hurried to the curtains, where she peaked through a slit in the doorway. Yubaba was there, talking on the phone to someone. She looked ticked.

"What a mess. I found out who our customer is. He's a No-Face!" Yubaba spoke.

No-Face? Seemed about right. That mask was really creepy.

"…fine, fine. I'll be down there in a minute." Yubaba sighed. "Don't let him eat anyone else. At least not till I get down there"

The witch hung up the phone. She turned to a part of the room and winced.

"Ew…those pokemon are bleeding all over the carpet…" Yubaba's voice was full of repulsion. "Get them out of here. They'll be dead soon anyways."

Kate held a hand to her mouth. No….NO! Keith couldn't die! No, please no! There still had to be a chance! Maybe she could save him! There had to be a way!

Yubaba turned and started to head in Kate's direction. Uh oh! She'd be busted if caught up here! Kate ducked back into the child's room and anxiously looked for a place to hide. Gah! Where to hide? WHERE TO HIDE! Not many places Kate could blend in easily!

There was a huge pile of pillows! Perfect! She'd duck in there and stay low till Yubaba left. Kate dove inside, right before Yubaba entered. The ranger hid really deep. She prayed the witch didn't know she was here.

Yubaba turned to face the pillows. Kate gulped, frozen in place. Aw no! No no no! Yubaba was tossing pillows to the side! Did she know? Was Kate going to be exposed?

Apparently not. A baby's cry was heard. The baby was somewhere in the pillows as well. Yubaba found him, not Kate.

"Hey sweetie! Hiding under the pillows again?" Yubaba cooed.

Kate silently gagged. The baby began to get fussy.

"Oh I woke you up! And you were sound asleep!" Yubaba clucked.

The witch gave him a kiss on the head and carefully covered him back up under the pillows. Kate relaxed, knowing she was safe. She watched through a hole as Yubaba switched the sun light to a moon light, darkening the room. Yubaba gathered a few toys from the floor and tossed them onto the bed. Not much of a cleaner, huh? Oh well. Not Kate's problem. She eagerly waited for Yubaba to leave the room. Then a count to five to make sure the coast was clear.

Kate climbed her way through the massive pillows. She started to get out when something gripped her arm. With a yelp, Kate was yanked back under the pillows and pulled within the very center of the pile.

"Ow let go of me!" She cried out.

Whoa…Kate was face to face with Yubaba's baby. She read 'Boh' on the apron he wore so Kate assumed it was his name. But that wasn't what made Kate shocked. It was the fact he was a giant baby! Bigger than Kate's ever met! At least eight feet tall! Though he wasn't skinny in the least bit. He was a chubby baby.

"Wow you're a big baby." Kate said. "Could you please let me go? I'm in a really big hurry and I can't waste any more time."

The baby's face scrunched up. "You came in here to make me sick, didn't you? You're just a germ from the outside."

"What? I'm not a germ. I'm a human!" Kate told him. "Please let me go!"

"You can't go outside. You'll get sick and die." Boh said.

"No you won't." Kate shook her head.

"Yes you will. That's why I've never left this room." Boh responded. "And you should too. So stay here and play with me."

"Staying in this room's going to make you sick." Kate said. "Listen to me. Someone very close to me is in danger. He's terribly hurt. And I need to help him and our friend before its too late. Please let go of me."

"NO." Boh glared at her. "You go out there and I'll cry. And when I cry, momma will come in here and kill you. Now play with me or I'll break your arm off."

Boh twisted Kate's arm, close to breaking point.

"That hurts!" Kate exclaimed. "I'll play with you later. Right now, I have to go."

"NO! NOW!" Boh demanded.

Damn it all! There was no way around this brat! Kate's mind ran through ideas when he eyes strayed over to her hands. Still black with dirt with some red from the blood. She thrust her free hand to Boh's face, with turned to surprise.

"See! I've got germs!" Kate shouted.

Boh reacted just as Kate intended; high screams and throwing a tantrum, releasing Kate from his grip. Kate stumbled out and managed to get free from the pillow fort. She burst through the curtains and door, into Yubaba's office. On the other side of the room, a hole in the floor had opened up. There were the slowpoke heads, pushing Keith and Haku to it.

"KEITH! HAKU!" Kate yelled, running over.

She pushed the heads away and knelt down before the two pokemon. Kate picked Keith up, holding him within her arms. He was unconscious, barely breathing and still bleeding a quite. It appeared as if he were coughing up blood as well. Haku looked just as bad; unconscious, bleeding and on the brink of death.

"Guys! Keith, Haku, can you hear me? It's me, Kate! I'm here to help…please wake up…" Kate begged. The slowpokes were grunting angrily but Kate snapped at them. "SHUT UP! Get back! What do you think you're doing to them!"

SQUAK!

A furious murkrow zoomed at Kate's head, missing by a bit. It was flying around, trying to chase Kate away. The murkrow tried to peck at Kate's head, distracting her for a moment. The slowpoke heads were nearly successful at shoving Haku's body down the shaft. Kate grabbed his body with one hand and held Keith in the other, all while enduring the murkrow's rage. It was all too much for Kate to handle at once!

The curtains in the back broke off. Murkrow and slowpoke froze at the sight. Kate saw Boh walking from his room and coming to the center of the room, facing her with defiance.

"I'm not afraid of germs." He said. "I'' cry if you don't play with me."

"Please don't cry!" Kate winced as the slowpoke heads and murkrow started looking nervous.

"RIGHT NOW! Or…or I'll start crying!" Boh sniffled, tears coming down the face.

Kate tried getting him to stop but the giant baby cried even worse

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EDIT: Ok something happened that made the story get cut off right here. Weird glitch or whatever. I may or may not rewrite the part right here. We'll see how things go. Sorry for inconvinience