(A/N): I will not be posting next week. I'll be visiting family over the next 1-2 weeks. So, you readers get two chapters this week. Happy reading/ holidays
Chapter 19- Then There was Two?
Location: Miara Town
Time: 16:10
Pokémon Recap:(A/N the moves stated will be the moves set for battle)
Joseph's team
Rouge: Delta Charizard, Female, Mild, Delta Charizardite, Level 54 (Shadow Sneak, Shadow Ball, Dragon Dance, Dragon Pulse)
Sasuke: Delta Gallade, Male, Lonely, Magnet, Level 53 (Swords Dance, Ice Blade, Lightning Blade, Ice Shard)
Ichigo: Rotom, Rash, Spell Tag, Level 52 (Thunder Wave, Discharge, Hex, Double Team)
JoJo: Lucario, Male, Adamant, Expert Belt, Level 52 (Star Fall, Power-up Punch, Aura Sphere, Bone Rush)
Rin: Charizard, Male, Timid, Charcoal, Level 51 (Flamethrower, Wing attack, Fly, Slash)
Alexis' team
Saiki: Delta Venusaur, Male, Modest, Delta Venusaurite, Level 53, (Hypnosis, Leech Seed, Psychic, Moon blast)
Grey: Delta Scizor, Male, Calm, Delta Scizorite, Level 55 (Icicle Crash, hone claws, Night Slash, Low Sweep)
Toga: Ditto, Relaxed, Choice Specs, Level 52 (….)
Katsura: Zoroark, Male, Timid, Scope Lens, Level 50 (Punishment, Night Slash, Hone Claws, U-turn)
Kisame: Delta Axew, Male, Jolly, (none), Level 35 (Crunch, Ice Fang, Poison Fang, Aqua Jet)
"*sigh*" Joseph looked back, "I might have been too mean to her."
"(What are you saying? I've told you many times not to trust anyone.)" Dark Joseph said
"Shut up." Joseph said as he held his head. "Your giving me another headache."
"(Sorry it's hard not to do that.)" Joseph felt a smile in the back of his head. "(It does that when I try to take my body.)"
"It's my body!" Joseph fought back.
"(Whatever makes you sleep better,)" DJ smiled as he keeps giving Joseph nightmares, "(So, where do you want to look for that dumb flute?)"
"hmm…" Joseph looked at the sign for the museum, "Better than nothing." Joseph walked into the museum
"(Oh, so you're going to steal it if it's on display?)" DJ laughed.
"Shut up." Joseph said.
As Joseph walked through the museum, he heard someone say. "It's incredible that we actually have an object as rare as the Blue Orb in the museum. It has such a rich history from Hoenn, to Johto."
"I heard it was used to control Kyogre in the Hoenn calamity Fifty years ago." Another person said
"(Sounds interesting,)" Joseph thought as he found himself walking to the exhibit. When Joseph arrive, he saw a guard, and a white-haired woman in blue near the exhibit. Joseph felt weary around that woman, as he got closer, he saw the guard was freighted.
"M-madam it is in your best regard to leave the object, the way it is." The guard said frightened.
"If you don't recognize who I am. Then I hope you know of the Abyssal Cult." The woman said
"B-but you don't look like one of their members." the guard tried to muster courage.
"I shouldn't have to since I am their leader." The Woman said.
"A-Audrey!" The guard shouted without realizing it. "Y-you hear for the-"
"Yes, I am hear for the Artifact of Lugia." Audrey said.
"w-wait? Lugia? Isn't the Blue or Kyogre's artifact?" The guard had a face of worry and confusion.
"Ah, here!" Audrey exclaimed, "No one would ever suspect the Tidal Bell would be next to a fake Blue Orb."
"F-fake!" the guard was surprised
"It best to hide more precious objects," Audrey lifted the bell in the air. "Next to Fake objects. I know this as I donated it."
"why?" The guard asked.
"Because as the Abyssal Cult Leader, everyone assumes were after Kyogre." Audrey smiled, "having a fake in the museum is better for people to think I don't have it. Also, don't think I haven't noticed you, Joseph." Audrey laid he focus on him.
"how did you know?" Joseph asked.
"For the change in your looks would fool the grunts. "Audrey complimented, "But you sure don't know how to hide your aura."
"So, what do you want?" Joseph asked.
"It would be best to kill the one chosen by Mew here and now, but that would make a mess of things." Audrey sighed, "You've really been a thorn in my plans. But for now, Kindra! Smoke Screen!" the room filled with smoke as the Kingdra was thrown out. "if you want to stop me, I'll be waiting at Whirl Islands." By the time smoke Cleared Audrey was gone.
"Damn it." Joseph cursed before getting ready to give chase.
"W-wait you're not really going to chase after her? Are you?" The guard asked.
"I have no choice," Joseph said, "I can't let her get Lugia." Joseph ran out of the museum and to the cliff edge, "Come Rin Lets Fly!" He jumped onto his Charizard, and gave chase to Whirl Islands. He tried to call Alexis to tell her what happened but she was unavailable, "Note to self: never piss her off, I'll just get myself into this type of situation." When Joseph reached the Whirl Islands he jumped off of Rin and ran into the Cave. Bzzt! Joseph got shocked almost immediately as he entered. When he looked around there was no one attacking him it was coming from Sasuke's pokeball. "What the?" Joseph realized something in this cave was affecting Sasuke's electricity, and the magnet he was carrying only made it worse. "I'm taking this for now." After taking the magnet it decreased the electricity flowing from Sasuke, but it was still flowing oddly from it. Then all of a sudden Joseph got a headache, "Now of all Times!"
"(Yes.)" DJ smiled.
"F*** you." Joseph cursed. The caves inside of Whirl Island was more maze like then thought. After a bit of time it seemed like Sasuke had tried to help lead them. The further they went down the more the electricity around Sasuke went wild. Though while they went down, they found many Abyssal Cultists as well. "Whatever is drawing you down seems to be in the similar direction to where we need to go." Joseph and his Pokémon eventually find their way to the deepest part of the cave. Though he arrived too late, Lugia had just been captured by Audrey.
"So, you finally show up," Audrey smirked, "I guess my men aren't useless after all."
"I'll still stop you." Joseph confidently said.
"Confident, aren't we?" Audrey asked, "You'd be no match for my team,"
"Even after all those grunts that attacked." Joseph smiled, "My team is still raring to go."
"Oh, Even against a Lugia?" She asked.
"My Gallade took down the Augur's Rayquaza in one strike." Joseph knew for whatever reason Sasuke was at his most powerful now.
"I guess you were one of those who fell for his fake heroics." Audrey laughed. "But now you learned of how he is the Leader of the Sky Cult. Why not join me and set the world back to the seas."
"With all due respect Milady," A commander spoke, "I don't think he'd willingly join."
"You!" Joseph immediately recognized the person next to Audrey, "You're the one who kidnaped Damian, back in Vipik."
"Milady with your permission I'd like to…" Audrey interrupted the Commander.
"Enough!" Audrey yelled, "Do you think a fool like you could take him down? If he really is the boy chosen by Mew. What hope do you think you have going against him?"
"Uh… No ma'am." The commander realized his mistake.
"Now I'll give you a Chace to make yourself useful." Audrey tried to make a deal with Joseph, "Join me and you'll take a higher position than him" She pointed to the commander, "If not, it'd be your loss. I would be forced to Battle you. And if by some fluke you win, I'll let you go. But it's not like it would change anything else,"
"(Do it.)" DJ tempted, "(show your power and take control of this Pitiful world!)"
"No." Joseph said, "Even if it won't change anything. I'll still stop you."
"You know if you win you get nothing," Audrey said, "But if you lose, you lose everything."
"Even if you say that. It won't change the things I've seen your cult has done." Joseph stared her into her eyes, "The Pokémon you've hurt, the Friends you've kidnaped. I won't let you do what you want. And this guy here won't let you do what you want." JoJo came from his pokeball.
"So, this is the fate you Desire." Audrey glared back, "I hope you've made peace in this world, Come Lanturn!" Her Lanturn came out prepared to battle. /Lanturn: It lives far down in the depths of the ocean. It blinds its prey with light, using the moment they're dazzled to swallow them whole. /
"JoJo! Bone Rush!" Joseph called, "(Like I thought only Sasuke's electricity is acting weird.)"
"Lanturn Render it Immobile. Thunder Wave!" Audrey commanded. Though JoJo's speed made it able to dodge its attacks and landed 4 hits knocking down Lanturn. "it seems your more powerful than I thought, Lanturn you tried your best in battle. Come Swampert!" /Swampert: Swampert is very strong. It has enough power to easily drag a boulder weighing more than a ton. This Pokémon also has powerful vision that lets it see even in murky water.
"JoJo Aura sphere!" Joseph called, "Don't let them close enough to attack." JoJo attacked form a distance with and Aura sphere causing only thirty percent loss to Swampert
"Swampert, you can regain your health with left overs. But Now Earthquake!" Audrey said, the room began to shake, it had damaged JoJo in a one-shot. "Your power is great as always my friend."
"…" the moment JoJo hit the floor pain swelled inside Joseph's head. He reached for his next Pokémon, and was surprised at the one he chose. Rouge had landed on to the, "Rouge!"
Joseph instinctually reached for his keystone before realizing, "(Do it, let the darkness consume.)"
"No." Joseph shook free, and moved his hand away from the keystone, "Rouge Dragon Pulse!" the Swampert took the hit surviving at a quarter percent of health.
"Hmm… odd," Audrey looked at Joseph with confusion, "It isn't often I see a Delta Pokémon, a Charizard at that. No matter Swampert Ice Punch!" The Swampert moved in with an Icy fist punching into Rouge leaving her at forty percent.
"Rouge Shadow Sneak." Joseph Said. Blending in perfectly to the Shadows Rouge managed to Knock down the Swampert. "nice going."
"Swampert you have done well to be against my opponent." Audrey said to Swampert, "Your Charizard is strong, but I shall show you a Dragon King. Kingdra!"
"Oh no! Rouge Dragon Pulse Quick!" Joseph yelled. Rouge listened and nearly one shot the Kingdra, but it still remained. "Shit."
"Nice Try, now look upon a true dragon's power," Audrey said, "Now Draco Meteor." Red meteor like objects appeared from behind the Kingdra, fired and Instantly knocked out Rouge. Though from the exhaustion of the attack Kindra also went down. "Thank you for your sacrifice. Come Ludicolo." /Ludicolo: Upon hearing an upbeat and cheerful rhythm, the cells in Ludicolo's body become very energetic and active. Even in battle, this Pokémon will exhibit an amazing amount of power. /
"(You imbecile!)" DJ Shouted in Joseph's mind, "(Give me Control, you are going to get us killed!)"
"*huff* Rouge you did great," Joseph ignored DJ, "Taking out two members was nice. Rin you're the best for a water-grass. Now Fly High."
"As I thought you didn't have a Pokémon to surf your way here." Audrey smirked, "Now Prepare for Rain Fall" As the Ludicolo danced about Rain Clouds started to Appear before them and As Rin made his descent towards Ludicolo, "Now Hydro Pump." At point Blank range Rin could only continue with its attack. Though the end result was with a double Knock Out. "You did well with the life orb you've held"
"Rin, I thank you for your efforts," Joseph managed to get out through the Pain of DJ forcing his way to gain control, "I Like the odds I have, Two electrics vs your left-over water Pokémon. Go Ichigo!"
"I have My Crawdaunt," Audrey said as she tossed it out, "As well as the Storm Bringer Lugia. Though you've yet to show a Mega Pokémon, I assume that it's your Gallade."
"…" Joseph said nothing,
"(You already got our only mega down and out.)" DJ rage inside Joseph's head.
"What? Not going to attack." Audrey laughed, "Your loss. Though Storms of battle, our bonds grow deeper. Deep as they reach the endless void of the sea, MEGA evolve! Use Knock off." The Crawdaunt's form changed and with one attack took down Ichigo. "Is this all the power you have, it must have been pure luck you've made it so far."
"(YOU Idiot! Stop doing nothing!)" DJ Yelled.
"Shut… Up…" Joseph barely got out. His head hurt, he was utterly exhausted, he is sight started to blurry, "Ichigo… come back… Come Sasuke…" on those words his vison went white.
Chapter 20- Memories, Fate, and Questions
Location: unknown
Time: unknown
Joseph looked around quickly. "W-what?" his eyes focused and saw a small kid with purple hair, surrounded by Pokémon. It was him, and his Pokémon.
"So, you really want to become an expert like me?" a man with shadows around him spoke.
"Yes. Sir." The little Joseph said, "We want to become strong like you." His Pokémon cheered with him.
"This is a dangerous type to work with. Are you sure?" the man in the shadows asked.
"Yes!" the Kid repeated.
"Okay. But since your still young I need you to pick one or more Pokémon that aren't dark types." The man in shadows still seemed worried.
"Easy, I pick These two!" The little Joseph grabbed the hands of a Charmander and a Ralts, "These ones will be my light in the darkness."
"Alright then." The man in the shadows seemed to smile. "Remember these two will help you from falling to the Darkness. Even so never let one emotion rule over all, if an unbalance like that is created then you risk falling."
"Yes Sir." The boy then asked a question, "Is that why you have that one." The boy pointed to a Pokémon that was hidden from view.
"Uh… in a way yes." The man in shadows said.
"Awesome!" The boy exclaimed, "I always knew you were strong."
The memory ends and the world start to fade. Joseph only thinks "this was a part my memory… Sasuke is my only light in the dark now…"
Location: Whirl Islands (Caves)
Time: 20:00
"ah…" Joseph caught himself as he almost fell, "Sasuke Fall back and Avoid the next attack!" Joseph pointed to the point where Sasuke's Electricity was converging
"(Give me Control Damn it!)" DJ Yelled,
"Running, away are we?" Audrey said, "Crawdaunt full force Super power." The Crawdaunt charged with in high speed, Sasuke barley managed to avoid the attack. The crash resulted in Rocks scattering everywhere.
"Now grab it!" Joseph instead of Crawdaunt he pointed at a small blue and yellow stone, "No wonder your electricity was going wild. You ready?" Sasuke nodded in agreement. Joseph reached for his Keystone. "Blades of frost and lightning. With Blades of yellow thunder, and Numbing Cold. Let our bonds forge a sword that cuts through Darkness. Mega evolve." The lighting wrapped around Both Joseph and Sasuke. And in the end Sasuke had transformed with Blades sharper than ever. "Lighting Blade." Joseph smiled, his head felt clear of thought, his body both numb and exhilarated. Joseph felt a serene peace from this, and smiled. Sasuke moved faster than before, and with one stroke took down Audrey's Crawdaunt.
"Peculiar," Audrey said, "Did you have no mega before?" She reached down to return her Crawdaunt to its pokeball.
"No," Joseph calmly said, "But I've been hoping to find his for a while now."
"So, this was just luck." Audrey sighed, "Come Forth Storm Bringer!" She released Lugia from its ball, "Lugia Psychic!" The Giant beast's eyes glowed as it pelted Sasuke with Psychic energy, dealing thirty five percent damage. /Legendary Pokémon Sited. Lugia: It is said to be the guardian of the seas. It is rumored to have been seen on the night of a storm. /
"Hm." Joseph Smirked, "Sasuke, Ice Blade." Sasuke Ran up with its arm coated in Ice and Slashed at the Lugia. As the slash left thirty percent of damage, Lugia was Left frozen.
"… Hmp. Not Bad," Audrey said as she returned Lugia to its pokeball,
"Miss Audrey!" A cultist ran over to protect her, "He's on his last Pokémon, let us take care of him as you get away."
"*sigh*" Audrey sighed, "If I lost what chance do you have against him? Besides, I promised to let him live if he won. If you want to attack then you'd be going against my words."
"N-no ma'am," the Cultist said. "but what should we do if he gives chase?"
"He's too weak now," Audrey saw Joseph nearly collapse as Sasuke reverted back to his original form, "Even so send out a smoke screen to prevent him from following."
"W-wait." Joseph barely got out.
"I will say this to you boy. I'm impressed by your strength. My Pokémon are one's that would have given the Augur a hard time, with or without my commands." Audrey said. "My Pokémon are strong, and you managed to defeat us. I'll let you live for now. Just be warned if you come to fight us again you may not be so lucky to survive."
"I will go after you again." Joseph stared, "And I won't stop until your cult is defeated."
"You test my word," Audrey said, "It was an impressive battle. You gave." Either from the exhaustion or the headache that started to form. Joseph thought Audrey smiled at the fact she lost. "time to Leave and Prepare for the Next Part of the Plan! Abyssal Cult Move Out!"
"I-I won't let you go." Joseph said as he fell to the floor.
"Take him to the surface as well." Audrey commanded.
Location: Whirl Islands (Surface)
Time: 20:00
"Land Ho," Sailor Simon exclaimed. "Here we are Whirl Islands home to the Great Lugia."
"Thanks, can you stay docked here for a bit?" Alexis asked
"Sure." Simon then asked, "I don't mean to pry. But you aren't here to Capture Lugia are yee?
"No," Alexis answered, "But I'm probably going to save someone who possibly is going to be attacked by it."
Simon gave a look of confusion and worry before people dressed in blue exited the cave. "T-that wouldn't be the people your trying to save? I-is it?"
"No." Alexis reached for her Pokémon as she saw a woman with white hair lead the others out.
"Another Nuisance?" Audrey sighed.
"Where is He?" Alexis ordered for an answer,
"Friends of his?" Audrey looked surprised, "He's still alive." She waved, and two of her cultists brought an unconscious Joseph forward.
"Give him to me." Alexis carefully said,
"I made a Promise," Audrey said, in which surprised Alexis, "If he won, which he did, he'd live. You being here is much easier than leaving him here."
"Then what's taking so long?" Alexis asked
"I want a Deal. If I give him to you, you won't chase after me." Audrey proposed
"Deal." Alexis Agreed
"Well then." Audrey looked to her cultists. They responded with throwing joseph on to the Boat. "We Take our leave." Audrey sent out Lugia and loaded several cultists on and Flew off leaving others to follow her by other means.
"…" Silence was left upon the Sailor, Alexis and Joseph. Sailor Simon broke that silence, "T-that was mighty brave of you."
"Can you not tell anyone about this?" Alexis asked as she laid Joseph down on a bench.
"Sure. I'll bring the boat back to town." Sailor Simon went to the Wheel and started to turn the ship around.
"Why are you like this?" Alexis asked the Unconscious Joseph.
"…mm." Joseph stirred, "p…protect friends."
"From what?" Alexis asked,
"…Darkness…" Joseph started to wake up. "…A-Alexis?"
"Hey Idiot." She smacked him on the head,
"Ow," Joseph reached for his head, "I deserved that for many reasons."
"Yes, and I have many questions." Alexis looked him in the eye. "First why did you go after the Abyssal Cult."
"I saw them in Miara town, and Chased after them," Joseph said, "I couldn't let them take Lugia."
"well you failed that." Alexis replied.
"I-I know." Joseph looked away, "But I had…"
"But what?" Alexis cut him off, "You become the one that the prophecy is about."
"Well…" Joseph hesitated
"Well what?" Alexis gave a look of irritation.
"I think the Prophecy is about me." Joseph said with disregard for whatever comes next.
"What?" Alexis tried to laugh it off as some joke, "You plan on joining the Infernal Cult."
"Not willingly, but…" Joseph hesitated again.
"Tell me Please," Alexis felt his unease.
"I-I… you may not believe it, but I have a Darkness inside of me." Joseph said.
"What?" Alexis didn't understand.
"I'm not sure of it fully," Joseph said, "but it's formed around the time we went to 'save' Jaren. He's been talking to me, try to take control…"
"…" Alexis doesn't know what to say.
"He's been making me more and more Irritated." Joseph continued, shaking. "He's Forcing his way to take control. Those last few nights, he's been giving me nightmare. Of him in control, he only want's destruction."
"Who's he?" Alexis asked.
"My Darkness." Joseph breathed, "I'm scared of what's to come if he's free. When I think about, I can Barely breathe."
"Joseph, you'll get through this." Alexis tried to cheer him up.
"I want you to promise me something." Joseph grabbed her hand.
"what" Alexis reacted,
"If he takes control…" Joseph breathing fastened, "… And I become the one of the Prophecy… Please take me out before he can do anything."
"Joseph…" Worry was woven into her voice,
"Please, just promise me." Joseph had tears in his eyes.
"I-I will…" Alexis reluctantly agreed, "Just get some rest for now. (we have a long road ahead.)"
Next Day
Location: Miara Town
Time: 10:00
"Joseph. I really think you need to use the day to rest." Alexis grabbed him by his wrist.
"That's the thing I want to do the most." Joseph agreed, "But, because of what I did. It's the last thing I can do in this town."
"We have a secret base." Alexis protested, "Jaren can't get inside of it unless we invite him."
"…*sigh*" Joseph hesitated before answering. "First if we go in there while waiting for Jaren to leave, we can only come back to this town. So, if a random person just says, 'I saw them go into a secret base.' Were stuck inside of that base until we decide to battle him. Second, he has pretty much control of everyone, all he needs to do is find out about our secret base, then find a way to get inside of it."
"Why are you so set in thinking that Jaren will try to capture you again?" Alexis questioned, "I he really wanted you captured he'd send a photo for your arrest out."
"I'm still questioning that too." Joseph admitted, "I just don't want to take the chance."
"Fine. But if you pass out, I am not carrying you." Alexis warned,
"I'll take it slow." Joseph smiled, "Thank Arceus that the Snorlax already moved."
"Yeah…" Alexis still no on going to the next town
"Hey Wait!" a man in a green guard suit called. "are you okay?"
"Who are you?" Joseph asked in confusion.
"I was there when Audrey took the bell in the museum," The guard said
"Oh yeah." Joseph completely forgot about him, "What do you want?"
"I heard you really went to fight the Abyssal Cult at Whirl Islands!" The Guard exclaimed, "That was really stupid! You could have died!"
"…" Joseph was silent as Alexis gave him a smug look. "… It was no problem."
"but it was my fault Audrey took the Bell." The Guard responded. "here as a Token of your bravery take this. And a token of my apology." The man handed Joseph a Poke flute
"Thanks." Joseph said,
"it's not much since the Snorlax already moved," The guard still sorry for himself, "But it's really the most I could do."
"It's okay." Joseph smiled, "It's still a really useful item."
"Ok," The guard said as he returned to the museum.
"That went better than I thought." Joseph said
"Really we practically just got a useless item," Alexis said
Joseph looked at the poke flute and smiled, "Every item has its uses. Now come on were wasting time."
Location: Route 9
Time: 10:30
"That cave was shorter than expected," Alexis said
"I a-" Joseph cut himself off when he saw an all too familiar green tail
"Joseph?" Alexis said before noticing it too.
Joseph and Alexis clung to the cliffs wall as a woman's voice spoke. "You're late."
Joseph barely recognized the woman's voice. the last time he heard her speak was when she summoned Darkrai. "Her too…"
"I'm never late. Your just early." Jaren's voice responded.
"*sighed*" The woman was obviously annoyed at Jaren, "I thought our deal was over. What do you want."
"Persephone, I thought so too." Jaren said, "But, I'm sure you know, that you didn't finish it."
"So, what?" Persephone asked, "Even though he managed to escape. I'm sure he's just bumbling along with no memories."
"…" Alexis looked at Joseph.
"I met him twice." Jaren responded, "He has fought and defeated Rayquaza, and caused the crystal to shatter. He has some of his Pokémon. But even worse he's remembering, I don't know how much. Though he does know his name, that alone is too much. If anyone recognizes him… Care to Explain? I gave you the kid. I promised to leave you and your cult alone, when I came into power. And in return make him disappear. Yet here we are, what went wrong."
"…" Persephone hesitated, "We were very close to completing the memory wipe… but before we were done, our ritual began and we were forced to leave. After that he was gone. Footage of camera's in his cell showed Mew coming to rescue him. Later with the help of Mew he Transformed into a cultist, who had been sacrificed not too long ago. And was able to escape"
"Are you suggesting?" Jaren asked.
"Like father, like son he was chosen by a legendary Pokémon." Persephone said.
"*sigh*" Jaren breathed heavily, "so the wild Card Mew had finally appeared."
"I have a question though. With your power and influence, you could easily turn I'm into a criminal. Why not?" Persephone asked.
"If the Public Found out I lost, and let a criminal escape. It would ruin my image." Jaren stated.
"You, and your Ego." Persephone muttered.
"Also, I've found some research on the Augur's Crystal." Jaren changed topics, "I'm not completely sure, but I have a hunch to where it came from. From it there might be a conspiracy bigger than that damn kid."
"So, while you go investigate it. I'm left to do the dirty work." Persephone sighed
"Yes, be grateful I'm giving you a second chance." Jaren responded, "But, if you still hadn't found that kid by then, your base in Shade Forest will be destroyed."
"You really are an a$$***" Persephone said.
"I'm the antihero, Perse." By the movements of Rayquaza's tail Jaren must have jumped on to it. "The Chaotic Good character. This is my story, so as obvious I'm the hero. I'll do anything in my power to protect this world…" Jaren whispered something inaudibly to Joseph and Alexis. "Also, I heard wind of someone fitting his characteristics fighting the Abyssal cult."
"…Thanks," Even though Joseph and Alexis couldn't see them, they could here Persephone rolled her eyes at that. "As if he would stay there for too long."
"Just a helpful hint." Jaren said as he flew off. "Good luck hunting."
"… I have better things to do," Persephone said once Jaren was out of earshot. "Who could I send after him."
Alexis a Joseph waited until Persephone footsteps echoed no longer, then Joseph got a Headache, "Really?"
"(What? I may want to kill Jaren, but even I know when are out matched. So, while we can let's take the Damn memory wiper out.)" DJ Was back.
"Are you okay?" Alexis could not hear Joseph's conversation, and was somewhat worried.
"No…" Joseph said, "But I can make it to the next town."
"What just really transpired?" Alexis was so confused.
"We found out that Jaren and Persephone the Darkrai cult leader, are cohorts with my amnesia." Joseph held his head. "and why we haven't been attacked by anyone."
"(L̷͝ik̸͢e̶͢ ̵F͝a̸̸̡t̀h͜er, ҉ ̵̡li̡͘k̴͢͞e ̶͜͡s̴̀͡o̸ń͞.)" DJ Laughed.
"Not to mention, my Darker side." Joseph Groaned as another stab of pain went through his head.
"How did you know that woman's name?" Alexis asked.
"She said that mew Transformed me into a Cultist of theirs, she forgot to mention that I also witnessed that ritual. If you can call it that." Joseph said.
"(If we chase after her now, we can get revenge for that idiot's death.)" DJ tempted. Causing Joseph to again groan in pain.
"He's causing some real trouble isn't he." Alexis sighed as she grabbed her pokeballs, "Saiki come carry this troublesome idiot, and try to lower the pain he's feeling."
Saiki appeared lifting Joseph up with its psychic powers and lowered the pain of the headache. "Thanks." Joseph smiled.
"Don't thank me and just rest." Alexis said. "You're staying in bed for days when we get to the next town."
"Alright." Joseph agreed as he laid back against Saiki's Crystal.
