Chapter 11: Decisions

Drew's POV

Phew... That was tiring and I'm freezing. Currently, we are in a cave, we found to stay till the storm blows by. I guess this journey is more dangerous than I thought. So far, we have came across a flaming dragon, a bush of thorns, an avalanche and now we're stuck in this cave due to a huge snow storm.

This can't get any worse.

At that moment, a huge heap of snow collasped infront of the cave blocking the cave entrance. Trapping them inside.

You know what?

Just great.

Now I know.

Whenever someone says it can't get any worse, the answer is yes.

It can, and will, get worse.

Despite the freezing cold, we are not giving up. Even though us vampires has a higher level of temperature tolerance, this is too much. I can see Ash and Paul's lips turning blueish purple and their eyes were getting glassy. I'm sure I'm not in a any better state then them. We then decided to huddle closely together hoping to share our body heat. Paul then tried to see if there was any way out through the entrance, but no such luck. Left with no choice, we ventured further into the cave.

"Drip. Drip"

The sounds of dripping water filled the cave, echoing and bouncing off the walls.

Maximising the volume of the sound as the cave's ceiling continuously produces drops of water. The sound of dripping water brings a strangely feel of peace and warmth. The sound seems to sooth our souls and give us hope.

Continuing forward, and further into the cave, we were getting used to the sound of dripping water. Until all of a sudden, the sound stopped.

Backtracking our steps, we were met with the all too familiar sound of dripping water, but once we stepped forward further into the cave, silence overwhelmed us. Taking our chances, we ventured deeper into the cave. The silence was deafening as we continue to walk slowly and carefully.

That was of course until,

"Ow!", Ash shouted.

Ash fell.

Like seriously...

He fell, but I was thankful for his sudden clumsiness. Don't take it as if I'm a bad friend wanting him to get injured.

No.

It's not like that. It's just that when Ash fell, the floor cracked.

You're probably like,

What the heck? You call the floor breaking a good thing? Do you have a death wish or something?

No, not in this case the floor cracking is good as when I gazed down at the cracked floor. There was a hole, a hole just big enough to allow me to see what was bestowed beneath the cold hard floor.

I saw an elegant black and white flower with golden coloured leaves at the bottom. I looked at Ash and Paul, they also have seem to have spotted it too. Without thinking, all three of us started jumping up and down pouring our whole body weight against the floor. Soon, the cracks got larger and larger until,

Crack*

The floor broke free causing us to fall freely. After crashing onto the ground I looked around me and was shocked to see no one. Where's Ash and Paul? We fell together, but they were nowhere to be seen. The flower was also nowhere in sight.

Eh? That's weird. Where did the flower, Ash and Paul go?

I was in a crystal like place as I walked around touching the walls with my bare hands, exploring the place. That was until something caught my eye.

It was a red rose. I cautiously walked towards the rose. I bend down and gently caress it against the gaps between my fingertips, before pulling the flower out. I gaze at the red rose, wondering how such a beautiful and delicate flower was able to live and grow in this place.

Weirdly, I had the urge to kiss the rose. So, I placed my lips against the soft petals of the flower and that was when a piece of the wall shifted. It showed 2 tunnels with a layer of ice covering it. Then a random voice called out.

"Hello Drew. Today, you make a choice. The door on your right contains what you seek, but be careful. By passing through that door, you'll lose your vampire powers and become a mere human being. The door on your left will allow you to get out and you are also able to keep your powers, but you will be unable to get the thing that you desire.

What path will you choose my dear young one. Choose wisely. You only got this one shot."

An internal conflict arose within me once I heard the content of the words.

I could lose my powers.

I can save May and lose my powers, but I'll be human, which means May and I can never be together. But the left door allows me to keep my powers and leave this place, but May will die. Which will also kill me inside. How am I supposed to choose?

Ash's POV

I can't believe I fell...

Well, at least it helped?

Wait, where's Drew and Paul? Where's the flower too?

God damn it.

Where am I?

Why the heck is the place yellow? I walked around the place searching for the flower. When I then stepped onto something.

It was a broken pokéball. Once I picked up the pokéball, the ground infront of me separated and revealed a pond. The flower was just below. At the bed of the pond. I was about to jump into the water to get the flower, but a mysterious voice stopped me. It said,

"If you jump into the pond to retrieve the flower, you will lose the ability to capture pokemons in a pokéball and lose all your powers. Make your decision wisely."

Lose my powers and lose my ability to capture a pokemon? But being a Pokemon master has been my dream and I love Pokemon.

Is this really worth it?

Paul's POV

Oh wow.

Everyone's gone.

Great. (Note the sarcasm)

Oh look, I see the flower there. Should I pick it up?

Yeah why not? It can save that troublesome girl's life. I walked towards the flower and prepared to pick it up when, a voice echoed in my head.

"If you choose to take the flower, you will lose all your powers. Answer fast. Time's ticking."

Damn. What should I do?

Author's note:

Questions:

It seems like the boys have to make a choice.

What will they choose?

Find out soon...

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