Glass: "Guys! I found you! Where have you been?"
Mysty: "We just went to get some snacks. Why?"
Glass: "I thought aliens had taken you hostage!"
Tory: "Disclaimer feels neglected." notices everyone ignoring him "Fine, I'll do it. Pokemon belongs to Nintendo. The two characters at the end of this chapter, the 'Oh sweet pineapples' phrase and its 'sugary' variation belong to Glass. Glass would like to thank SkyWarrior2 and spottedstar2 for reviewing, you guys are so awesome! Glass would also like to thank spottedstar2 for adding this to their favorites, you rock! And last, but certainly not least, Glass would like to thank everyone who has read this but hasn't reviewed, you rock too! Thanks to every single one of you, this story has exceeded 1000 hits!"
Chapter 14: So Much for a Welcoming Party.
"What happened to Crazy Bike?" Mysty asked, noticing Mikhail examining his bike with the kind of care and attention a doctor would have. "Someone broke the fuel tank. Crazy Bike here can't serve us until the thing's repaired." Mikhail answered.
"Who would do this?"
"I dunno, but I strongly suspect aliens."
"Can you take at least one thing seriously?"
Ignoring her, Mikhail caught a purplish black tint out of the corner of his eye and examined the fuel tank further. He saw dried blood. "A Shadow Pokemon did this." he said grimly, then he whispered softly, "Entei..."
"Well, genius, what're we supposed to do now?" Tory asked. Mikhail stood up and his golden eyes got a spark of inspiration in them, "We do what our Ranger buddies in Fiore and Almia do!"
"Please tell me this doesn't mean what I think it does..."
"You're correct Tory my dear! It's time for some old-fashioned sled-riding!"
"Oh sweet pineapples, please spare me..."
Mikhail ran to the compartment which held the bag he kept all his stuff in. He pulled out all the items he had taken out in Chapter 8 ( the refrigerator, bookcase, beach umbrella and kitchen sink) and some more random things such as a large Pokeball statue, a grill, a wide-screen TV, and the Titanic ( no joke!) before finally finding what he was looking for: A bunch of harnesses.
All the Pokemon except Shadow and Tory wondered what Mikhail could be possibly have in mind. They didn't have to wonder long, as Mikhail had them all harnessed and chained together to Crazy Bike -not to mention the strange but well-meaning man had an Eskimo coat on. ("During summer!") Wave wailed, ("Is that human crazy? Never mind, he is.")
Mikhail and Mysty hopped into Crazy Bike and Mikhail screamed, "MUSH!!!" The Pokemon all started running -or floating in Misdreavous' case, or flying in Noctowl's case, and inching forward in Slugma's case- and the awkward sled team was on their merry way.
It took longer then expected to get to Agate. When they finally got there, they were greeted by quite a few seniors who were dumb struck at the whole sled-riding and Eskimo coat during summer ordeal. Mikhail removed the coat and didn't appear to be hot at all. Maybe his trench coat keeps him cool? We may never know.
Mikhail followed Mysty as she led him to her grandparents' house, which was a huge tree with doors and windows, kinda like Winnie the Pooh and his friends' houses, but that's beside the point. Mikhail and Mysty walked in and were greeted by the man and woman, who appeared to be in their sixties.
"Oh Mysty! You've finally come! We were so worried about you!" Mysty's grandmother cried. She then noticed Mikhail, "And who might this young man be?" Mysty answered, "This is Mikhail Starlight. We've been traveling together." She hoped her grandmother wouldn't ask anymore about him, but it was not to be.
"How did you meet him?" her grandmother asked. Mysty wondered what she should and should not say. "I got kidnapped by two weirdos and he happened to come along and rescue me." she said, hoping that would be enough.
Her grandmother took awhile to comprehend this information. "Two people kidnapped you?!" she shrieked, but left it at that. Mysty's grandfather turned to Mikhail, "Hello, youngin'. I'm Eagun, and this is my wife Beluh. You have our thanks for rescuing our granddaughter." he said, shaking Mikhail's hand. Mikhail smiled briefly.
Before anymore could be said, a man probably in his thirties ran in. "There are bad guys at the Relic! I couldn't stop them! They just pushed me out of the way!" he cried, panting. Eagun immediately screamed, "What?! We must stop them from disturbing the Relic!" With that, he ran out. Mikhail and Mysty looked at each other, nodded, and ran after him.
When they made it into the cave, they had to battle four Cipher Peons to catch up to Eagun. Setting foot into the enchanted forest, Mikhail and Mysty could see Eagun battling another Cipher Peon, named Skrub ( with a name like that, it's safe to say this young man was bullied in school). "Go, Pikachu!" cried Eagun. "Go, Hitmontop!" cried Skrub.
Pikachu charged a bolt of electricity and fired ThunderShock at Hitmontop. Hitmontop dodged and readied Shadow Rush, which Pikachu attempted to counter with Quick Attack. It was a failed attempt, as Hitmontop showed no signs of any real injury whereas Pikachu was heavily wounded. In one swift motion, Triple Kick brought the electric mouse down.
Eagun recalled his Pokemon and stepped away in defeat. Skrub smiled wickedly and proceeded to step closer to the Relic -which Mikhail noticed looked like a Pokeball. Before he could touch it, Mikhail and Mysty had run in front of him. "You will not harm the Relic!" they both cried. Skrub frowned at them. "Ah, Epsilon, so nice to see you," he said to Mysty, before turning to Mikhail, "And Delta, do not think for a moment Cero has forgotten about you."
"Shadow, I choose you!" cried Mikhail. "Amber, take 'em out!" cried Mysty. "Go, Geodude and Hitmontop!" Mysty examined Hitmontop. "Oh sugary sweet pineapples! A Shadow Pokemon!" she cried. Mikhail looked at her, "You stole my line and added your own spin!"
"Can we all just shut up and battle already?" Skrub seethed. Hitmontop spun towards Shadow, ready to Triple Kick him. Shadow dodged and fired Secret Power, slicing at his assailant rather good. Hitmontop recovered and Shadow Rushed, which was countered by Shadow Biting his leg.
As the black fox and spinning top karate dude duked it out, Amber charged towards Geodude, baring her fangs. Geodude reared its right arm back and threw it forward into some kind of punch, but the orange fox immediately dove underground and avoided it. Geodude looked around, ready for Amber to reappear under it.
It instead heard Hitmontop cry out in distress, as the Flareon sent him flying upward.
Before Geodude could register what was happening, Shadow ran up to it, sank his fangs into its rocky hide in a vicious Bite, and proceeded to swing it around and around and around... Once enough momentum was gained, Shadow released Geodude and it careened right into a tree, KO'ed. It was recalled and a Wynaut took its place.
Amber struck Wynaut with Ember, and it was rebounded back at her with Mirror Coat. She was then Triple Kicked by Hitmontop and knocked into the yellow. Shadow jumped towards the three Pokemon and bashed Hitmontop with Secret Power. Its health was now in the low yellow, yet it showed no signs of slowing down. Mikhail threw a Snagball.
One...
Two...
Aargh! Almost had it!
Amber sank her fangs into Wynaut, and immediately let go as it readied Destiny Bond. "Amber, you're a great help! Return!" cried Mysty, "Sparky, take 'em out!" Shadow rammed his head right into Wynaut's head and immediately flinched in pain. ("Trying to head-butt, not a good idea!") he whined. Sparky tried to Quick Attack Wynaut, but received a Shadow Rush to his face.
As the spiky yellow fox tumbled, his fur crackled with electricity. Hitmontop walked towards him in a menacing manner, and Mikhail could see to his horror the Shadow Pokemon didn't just want to make his opponent faint. "Helios...." Mikhail muttered.
Right as Hitmontop was about to bash Sparky's head in, he was struck with a powerful bolt of electricity. "That's too powerful to be ThunderShock..." Mikhail mused. Mysty's eyes widened. "It's Shock Wave!" she cried. Sparky walked towards Hitmontop. ("You're messing with the wrong Eeveelution!") he yelled, adding another volt to his power. Hitmontop barely hung on with a single Hit Point, and he was Paralyzed. Mikhail threw another Snagball.
One...
Two...
Three...
Gotcha! Hitmontop was caught!
A Clamperl was sent out. Shadow grabbed Wynaut and threw it into Clamperl, KO'ing it and injuring Clamperl. Sparky glared at it and and unleashed his Shock Wave, penetrating its Water Gun defense and KO'ing it. Skrub assumed the fetal position and screamed in a high-pitched, "Why are you doing this to us?! WHY?!"
Skrub got back up and ran away, leaving Mikhail and Mysty alone with Eagun. The old man walked up to them. "You...you two youngin's are amazing!" he cried, then he looked to Mysty, "You've got my battling blood alright!" Eagun shook hands with Mikhail, "You're great too!"
"Look, this congratulations party is swell and all, but Mikhail and I came for some information. We were hoping you could help us." Mysty explained. Eagun smiled at his granddaughter and said, "Of course I will! Why don't we head back to my house and discuss this over some tea?"
"Whatever you say."
The three left the cave, with Mikhail whispering to Mysty, "You're grandfather's very, um, lively around other Trainers... It's kinda disturbing..." Mysty chuckled. "Yup. Welcome to the marvelous world of the Knights family." she said.
SOMEWHERE ELSE....
Aaron walked through the catacombs that he called his laboratory. The walls were smeared with blood and many spiders made their residence within the cracks of the decaying brick. Aaron approached a machine hooked up to a large black crystal-like cocoon. A figure shrouded in darkness could be seen in suspended animation within the cocoon.
"Master, you have called for me and here I am." Aaron stated simply. The figure now moved within its prison and said, "What of the two you promised to bring to me?"
"We know where they are, but the traitor is too strong..."
"And he is shielding my pawn from my command?"
"His Light Blood has healing properties to it, it appears..."
A roar of rage shook the entire lab, but Aaron showed no fear. Instead, he showed insane amusement. "How much of her Shadow Blood remains?" the creature within the cocoon asked. "Only enough to bring her to violence when angered..." Aaron answered, "But not enough to give you complete control..."
"Corrupt the traitor."
An evil grin creased upon Aaron's lips and the wickedest gleam shown in his eyes. "As you wish, Lord Helios," he said, "As you wish."
Note: ...And cut! There's Chapter 14! I'm unsure when I'll update again, as I need to play the game again, and well, it's not hooked up right now... Spottedstar2, if you're reading this, I'm sorry I took awhile to update, but those cookies had me occupied... See you soon!