Chapter 11 - Anger Issues


Mei's POV

"Ugh..." I look with frustration at the building in front of me. If I don't enter, I'll have to deal with bugs...I wonder how he's doing.

Quickly, I shook my head, why am I even thinking about him? He's the one that got me into this. Taking a deep breath...I reach for the door...only to be slam by it.

WHAM!

The slam shook me so hard that every nerve in my body felt it.

"ARCEUS! WHO THE F-" Oops, I almost cursed out of anger.

In front of me, Hugh is staring blankly at my sudden appearance and sudden raise of tone. So did Servine.

"W-what?" I ask nervously, returning back to normal.

"You..." He's pointing at me. I gulp.

"Uh...N-nevermind..." He changes his mind all of a sudden.


Hugh's POV

That can't be her can it? I mean, it's Mei, her appearance hasn't changed but...her tone just now, even her Servine was shocked. I shiver.

Note to self: Do not try to make her angry.

I thought I was the only one that could get so furious but Mei got ticked off just by a slam of a door -though I seriously didn't see her there-

"Earth to Hugh, you there?"

"Huh-? Oh hey Mei." I said startled. "Erm...sorry about the door."

"I-it's fine..." She replies. "You seem to be back to normal."

"What do you mean nor-Oh."

"Who's there?" A familiar voice calls from inside the gym.

"Yer still not out Hugh?" I turn to face Clay.

"What's this?" He asks curiously. "Are ya another challenge?"

Mei shakes a little in nervousness - probably because he's way bigger than her - before nodding.

Whoa whoa whoa, just stop right there. Mei. Wanting to challenge a gym? What? Did I miss something? Wait...Where's Kyouhei? Weird...He's usually the one who forces Mei to take on challenges but I haven't seen him all day. Did he leave her to flirt with a random girl?

"Then come right in!" Clay says with welcome. "I wouldn't mind battle right after another one."

"O-okay..." Mei reply hesitantly.

"I'm going to watch." I said. I want to see how strong her pokemon is.

Mei looks at me with surprised.

"You two squirts know each other?" Clay says, walking in front as we follow him to the lift.

"You can say that." I reply.

Mei only sighs. What's with that response?

"We're here." Clay announces to the battle field where I had exit out from.

"I-it's kind of dark..." Mei comments nervously.

"C'mon, why are you scared of everything?" I ask with an exasperated tone. She didn't respond, Servine only comforted her. I roll my eyes. Seriously, who's the trainer here? Servine or her?

"Ya ready?" Clay asks from the opposite side of the field. Mei took out one of her pokeballs and as expected, she fumbled with it with clumsiness.

"Eep!" Her pokeball fell to the ground, revealing her Electabuzz. Clay and I fall anime style. Really? Does she not know what type Clay specializes in?

"Are you seriously going to use an electric type?" I shout from the sideline. She only looked at me with confusion. Okay...I guess not.

I facepalm. This is going to be a long battle...

Clay grins confidently and sent out his Krokorok. I sigh, not even going bother to see how it's going to battle out, instead, I turn on my Xtransceiver, scroll down a list of numbers and names until I stop on Kyouhei's name.

The call ring for a while before the other line picks up. I wonder what is taking him so long.


Kyouhei's POV

"What is that pokemon?!" My partner Looker exclaims as the pokemon attack us aimlessly.

"Genesect." I said calmly. I can sense someone else's presence.

"Who's there?" There's a chuckle before a scientist appeared with a Klinklang by his side.

"How did he get their?!" Look points to the man frantically. I mentally jot down a note. Looker needs more training.

"You have a strong sense." He commented. "I didn't think anyone could detect me under my shield."

I dodge another one of Genesect's attack before answering. "Who are you and What did you do to Genesect?"

"My name's Colress." He says calmly, tapping his tablet. "And I'm merely testing out my new invention model."

I notice that other than his tablet, he has another device in his coat pocket. That must be it.

"I'm impressed." Colress suddenly says. "How did you know of Genesect's name?"

There's no need to hid it, it's not really that important. "During my investigation, I found, in the ruins, a bit of data on the pokemon that Team plasma was testing."

"Why are you telling him that?!" Looker had a look of anger and horror on his face. I gave him a stare that says 'shut up' and he did.

"Ah, Team Plasma." Colress says with a look of amusement. "That's right, this pokemon was a testing subject. And now, it's mine as well."

What does he know of Team Plasma?

He takes the device from his pocket and press a button that made Genesect attack again.

"Why is he using his own pokemon as a testing subject?" Looker ask cluelessly.

"Because it's not his." I said nonchalantly. "Can't you see that if it's his then he wouldn't need that device he's holding to control it."

"Right again." Colress grins. "Let's see how this will go."

"Dewott." I command, sending out my pokemon.

If it's a wild pokemon then I could- my Xtransceiver's ringing. I sigh in annoyance. Why are people always calling me in the worst times. I look at the name and it's Hugh. Should I answer? It might get suspicious if I don't...then again, this is Hugh I'm talking about. What could he possibly want?

With me distracted, Genesect took the opportunity to aim a shot at me. Drats, too careless.

"Kyouhei!" I heard looker exclaims.

I heard Colress sigh. "It broke again, I must go back to calculate the errors for this failure."

Smoke is around everywhere I look, I cough a little. When everything is clear again, Colress is already gone.

If I hadn't worn my protective gear then I would have been toast though my causal clothing didn't survive. My Xtransceiver is on the frizz from the blast as welll. I grit my teeth, Great...I can't answer the call anymore.


Hugh's POV

The call ended without him picking up.

"What the...?" I called again but it still wouldn't work. What is he doing that he doesn't answer a simple call?

I tried again and again then I got irritated.

"Just answer the damn call!" I said through grit teeth and frustration.

"Servine!"

"Huh?" I turn my attention to the battle. Mei barely send out her grass type. I look to Clay and he has his Sandslash. Did she take his Krokorok with her Electabuzz? Maybe I should've paid attention. I look towards Mei's side, she seems to be calmer. Why can't she be like that all the time...

"Sandslash, rollout!"

"Razor leaf and shoot it on the ground!" Mei commands. "Then follow it up by leaf blade!"

Servine shot leaves at the ground near Sandslash as it comes rolling him, causing him to slip. The grass type then goes in for a swift slice with leaf blade.

"Furry cutter!"

"Stop it's arms with vine whip!" Sandslash was about to hit with its claws but vines wrap around its claws, causing Sandslash to be immobilized for the attack.

"Another leaf blade!" When the attack hits, Sandslash faints.

"Excadrill!" Clay sends out his last pokemon after returning Sandslash.

"Servine, leaf tornado!"

"Slash through the storm!" Excadrill slash through the tornado with easy. "Now bulldoze!"

"Leech seed!"


Mei's POV

Near the end, both Servine and Excadrill are exhausted. I can tell that one more hit from one another will end the fight. With the multiple bulldoze Servine have received, her speed decreased by at lot so she won't be able to dodge the next one.

"Excadrill, bulldoze once more!"

He really likes that move...

Before Bulldoze could hit Servine, Excadrill collapses.

"What in tarnation just happened?" Clay asks in disbelief.

"Leech seed drain it's energy before Excadrill could hit." I explain. "It's been doing that during the whole battle starting with the first Bulldoze."

"Well I'll be!" Clay says, aghast. "I didn't even notice!"

"Thanks Servine." I pat Servine's head.

" 'Ere's yer quake badge." Clay says, taking off his cowboy hat and take out a badge. "You deserve it after that battle."

"Great! Battle me next!" Hugh says suddenly which made me jump. I forgot he was there.

"N-no!" I said hastily.

"Well now," Clay says tersely. "Ya both ain't that bad so how 'bout I show ya something?"

"What?" We both asks curiously.

"Wait, before that." Hugh has a serious tone. "I have a question...why did you for give Team Plasma for what they did?"

Okay...I guess he and Clay had a little discussion during battle.

"There's always room for folks to grow and change, ain't there?" He starts. I change to a sad look.

Well, I been trying to change but I keep getting dragged back to where I don't want to be.

"You're point?" Hugh asks, folding his arms.

"And if ya only go after what ya think is right, ya might end up rejectin' other's thoughts and opinions. That might be dangerous."

"Is this an adult thing?" Hugh asks bluntly. Clay and I sweatdrop.

"Eh, whatever, I'm still gonna pulverize Team Plasma." That statement made my heart skip a beat.

"W-what were you going to show us Clay?" I ask nervously, changing the subject.

"Ya ever heard of the Pokemon World Tournament?"

We shook our heads but I know where this conversation is gonna led to.

"It's where trainers gather from all over to decide who's the toughest." Clay grins. "I'll show ya."

...

"I'm. Not. Going!" I struggle against Hugh's grip as he pulls me along while following Clay to this so call Pokemon World Tournament.

"Yes you are!" Hugh says sternly, using more strength.

"Why do you not want to?" Clay asks, glancing over his shoulders. "You did pretty good against me."

"Because I only agreed to challenged the gyms." I reply with grit teeth, continuing with my struggle.

"With who?" Hugh asks.

"With him." I answer. "If I don't Kyouhei's going torture me when he finds out!"

Hugh looked like he just had something figured out. "That would explain you're willingness to challenge Clay without him around."

I...have no comment on that.

Clay chuckles. "Young people these days."

"But you're still going!" Hugh says, determination lit in his eyes. " 'Cuz I want to battle you!"

A vein popped. First he almost made me fall of a bridge, then he dragged me to meet Rook, after that he slam me with a door, and now this?! Wait...I haven't paid him back for the bridge thing. My mind snapped after thinking about this.

"You want a battle?" I growl, anger start to boil inside of me. I grab his wrist with my free hand. "YOU GOT IT!"

I karate slam him down onto the ground and storm off towards a huge flashy large building, Servine following me.