Chapter 11
Traveling to Johto
Chris and Jasmine reached Sunyshore City, where they found Julia's husband and his ship ready to go. Julia told them that she is coming along, and they set off. Jasmine and Chris gauged the distance by the Pokémon that they see in the water. As they put more and more distance between the ship and the coasts of Sinnoh, the Lumineon gave way to Luvdisc.
Julia ran up the stairs, and stopped in front of Chris and Jasmine, "What is it, Julia?" Christian asked.
Julia waved her hand. "Nothing much. I just had to tell you that we're going to reach the fast currents beyond Pacifidlog. The best thing to do would be to get under and wait while we break through, 'cause things might get a bit shaky."
Chris nodded to her. "Thank you."
She went back to the ship's helm with her husband, and Jasmine lead Chris down to the cabin in the hull. Chris and Jasmine got into the seats beside the port holes and sat down. They decided to make a contest of seeing who could name the most Pokémon that they see while they were talking.
"So, what's it like in Johto? Mantyke." Chris asked.
Jasmine smiled. "It's actually really similar to Sinnoh. Clamperl."
Chris nodded his head and blinked, another question coming to his mind, "Where exactly did I live, in Johto? Feebas."
Jasmine took a second to think, and then said, "You were born in Azalea town, but you moved to Olivine when you were around six. Wailmer."
Chris smiled, "Your turn to ask a question. Carvanha."
Jasmine thought of a question for a little bit, "Who exactly is Cyrus? What is so wrong with him that he wants to destroy our world to create his own? Whiscash."
Chris thought his answer over. "Cyrus was abandoned by his parents. He was raised in foster care, but he was picked on and he preferred the company of his machines over all. I guess he never saw the point of the heart and spirit because his had appeared so fragile. Anorith."
Jasmine frowned, "That's horrible. What were his plans for team Galactic? What was going to happen to them when Cyrus's 'new world' dream was realized?"
Chris sighed deeply, "He saw them as perfect examples of the flaws in the human spirit. He planned on them disappearing with the rest of the people in the world. That's my problem. Cyrus's ability to demand authority from all of the people that follow him is probably only surpassed by the child that you told Cynthia about, the Champion of Johto. I don't pity Cyrus. Cyrus has had too many horrible things done to people and Pokémon to deserve that. But I do feel pity for the rest of team Galactic. Every single Grunt has set himself on a course for self destruction, and the commanders, like Mars, Saturn, and Jupiter, believed that Cyrus is going to take them to some better place where they will rule by his side. Mars is the same age as you and me, and Jupiter and Saturn aren't much older. To think that they won't follow the same path that Cyrus led them down before… It isn't too likely. And there is no doubt that they will follow their old leader. Cyrus is a convincing person, even after all that he's done. I just hope for their sake-"
Julia ran down into the room. "We've arrived at Olivine City."
Chris offered his hand to help Jasmine to her feet, "Let's not worry about team Galactic. My first steps in Johto since I was ten should be happy steps. Come on, Jas." Jasmine smiled, and delicately takes his hand.
"That they should, Chris."
First new chapter in a while. I actually really like this one, even if it's shorter than it could be. I also feel I could do better with the beginning, it just seemed a bit off. Don't know how though... Anyhow, it really showed Chris's personality involving empathy. I like doing that.