Here is chapter 21 :) I'm loving this story lol 3 So much ideas come to mind every time I write.
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May's Pov
Everyone was looking at me, waiting for an answer.
What was I suppose to say? I didn't want to side with one person. There were enough problems in this group, especially between me and them. Who was a better leader? Paul. Who was my closest friend? Dawn. This decision..
"Well May?" Lyra asked. I looked between Paul and Dawn, noticing Dawn's look. She was expecting me to say her, because we were close friends. I sighed, rubbing my arm nervously. The twins were looking at each other, seeming to have a conversation that none of us were able to hear. I looked at Dawn once more, and smiled a forced smile.
"Well, in leadership, Paul wins." Dawn narrowed her eyes, "Yet, when it comes to be closing to the group you lead, Dawn wins. You both have different abilities that would help you in leading.." Paul raised a brow, while Dawn snorted. "Hmph, the only ability this plumhead has is annoying me greatly. He would let you all die!" Dawn cried. I saw the twins flinch at that, and Gary narrow his eyes slightly.
"Well then Paul, I have a question. Would you let the rest of the group die?" Lyra asked. Paul frowned, "Why would I let the group die. Despite how I am, I don't want to see anybody die." Lyra smiled at that, "Oh? Then what about your brother? What if he was to get better, and you had the chance to go see him or go back home? Then what? Would you abandon us, leave us to die?" Lyra questioned.
Paul looked angry now, though he had nothing to say.
We all waited for a response, wondering what he would say. "I'd.." Paul began, but couldn't find the right words to say. Lyra raised a brow, waiting patiently for an answer. "I'd tell the group we'd be heading back to Olivine. I'd check on my brother, and then we'd head back out." Paul forced himself to say, frowning. Lyra didn't seem to pleased with that answer, but she dropped the subject.
"There," Lyra stated, turning on her heel to the rest of us, "You know who what Paul would do if his brother suddenly healed." Ash smiled, "Cool! So who is going to lead us?!" I shook my head at the dense boy, seeing Misty step up with a frown. "I kind of want a leader I know I can trust.." Paul rolled his eyes, "You can trust me. I'm not going to let my group died." Misty didn't look convinced.
"Do we really need a leader?" The twins chorused. Lyra nodded, "We need a leader Red and Leaf. Someone who can run a group with ease, and someone who will put other's needs first instead of their own. A person with good leading abilities pretty much.." The group went quiet as we thought about who had those qualities.
Paul had good leading skills, having directed the Rocket HQ ordeal. Dawn didn't show much skill in leading. However, Dawn shows care and love for the group, while Paul doesn't. Paul could easily let us die, and not feel any regret or anything for it. Dawn, however, would do everything in her power to make sure everyone survives. Choosing between the two was difficult, for me at least.
"Alright then, since we can't seem to agree on who is better for leader, how about a battle?" Drew suggested. I raised a brow, looking between Dawn and Paul. "No offense to Dawn, but Piplup is going to get wrecked by Torterra." Ash commented. Paul snorted, while Dawn's eye twitched. "True, true." Drew mumbled.
"If you think Paul should be leader, go behind him. If you think Dawn should be leader, go behind her. If you are neutral, stay where you are." Silver suddenly said. We all looked at him, noticing how serious he was. I slowly stepped forward, watching Misty and Drew do the same. Everyone seemed to be deciding on who they'd choose, the quiet atmosphere slightly tense.
"Also, no harsh feelings. If May were to choose Paul, that doesn't mean you should hate her or anything Dawn." Silver added, noticing Dawn's narrowed eyes. I sighed, stepping back. The twins were behind me, looking uncomfortable. I wonder, did they both choose different people?
I looked back over at Paul and Dawn, seeing who was behind who. Misty was standing behind Dawn, along with Ash. Silver and Drew were with Paul. Lyra was neutral, along with the twins and Yellow. Gary was walking towards Paul, though I could see him looking back at Leaf to see her decision. I slowly stepped forward, only to move back to my spot. I wanted to choose Dawn, but I knew she didn't have good leading qualities. I wanted to choose Paul, but I didn't want my close friend to hate me..
"Alright then, Paul has three people voting for him, while Dawn has two. You all have one minute to vote." Silver announced. I bit my lip, feeling slightly anxious. Dawn or Paul? Either way, one would feel slightly angry at me for choosing the other, even if Silver said to not have hard feelings. I looked at the twins, noticing them both walking towards Paul. Yellow seemed to be debating, giving up and following the twins shortly after. Lyra looked at me, noting how nervous I was.
"May, if she hates you for this, then she was never a friend."
I watched as Lyra walked towards Paul, and I looked at Dawn. She looked slightly hurt..
I smiled sadly at my close friend, already making my decision a moment later. I stepped forward, walking up towards Paul. He looked slightly surprised at my decision, but he didn't say anything. Dawn looked hurt, and I tried my best to ignore her hurt gaze.
No hard feelings.. right?
Yellow's Pov
The group was quiet now, and Dawn wasn't talking to anyone.
If it wasn't obvious enough, Paul won. He was now leader of the group, and Dawn was now just a regular group member. I felt bad, but at the same time I felt relieved. With Paul leading us, we should be able to advance more now. Plus, he was a natural-born leader, or it seemed like he was.
"Now," Paul spoke up, "We aren't going to stay in this town forever. Blackthorn City is the ideal place to go to next, though there could be other cities we could go to as well." Paul turned to us, "Any suggestions?"
Silver nodded, "To get to Blackthorn, we could go through the cave. The Ice Path leads to Blackthorn I believe. Route 44 leads to Ice Path." Paul nodded, "Then that means we'll need to stock up on supplies, and bundle up. There isn't any other way to Blackthorn, is there?" Silver shook his head.
"Alright then. Who is willing to go and get supplies?" Lyra's hand shot up immediately, the brunette girl standing up and taking the list from Paul's hand. ""Now, who is willing to go and get food for the trip?" I looked around, slowly rising my hand. I wanted to get out of here anyways. Dawn's angry glare was kind of unnerving..
"I-I-I'll do it.." I mumbled. Paul nodded, handing me the piece of paper. I looked over at the twins, noticing them looking at me worriedly. I smiled, waving them over. "C-Can the twins come with me..?" Paul nodded, waving us off. Red and Leaf rushed up to me, smiling happily as we left the group. I looked at the list, mumbling what we needed. "It feels like forever since we've been able to enjoy a day like this!" Leaf cried. Red nodded, smiling happily at me.
I blushed lightly, looking away from Red. I shouldn't be focusing on that right now. I should be focusing on getting the supplies for the group, since we'd be heading out soon. I looked at Red and Leaf, "Where exactly are we supposed to get food?" They both shrugged. "I'd say Goldenrod, but that is far away so.."
I sighed, looking at the Pokémon Center, "Do you think Joy will give over some food?" Red and Leaf looked at each other. "Maybe." They replied. We walked inside the building, the nurse looking up from her endless paperwork. "How may I help you?" Nurse Joy asked as Leaf ran up to the desk.
Leaf started to ask questions about food, leaving me next to Red.
"So," I began, "How is everything between you and Leaf?" Red shrugged, "Well, its been okay. I was so scared when we couldn't find her or Gary. I thought she might of.." I smiled, "You shouldn't think like that. I doubt she would have died from that anyways." Red nodded, sighing softly. "Anyways, everything has been okay between us. Do we still seem as close as before though..?" I nodded, slightly surprised he would ask that.
"Red, you two will always be close no matter what. You two seem closer than other twins, especially the ones we've run into." He nodded, though he looked worried.
"Nurse Joy said we can take as much as we need!" Leaf yelled in my ear, making me shriek in surprise. The brunette looked shocked and confused, "Why did you scream?" I stared at her, "You screamed in my ear, that's why!" Leaf just giggled. Red went to go get the food, taking the list with him. I looked at Leaf, seeing her playing with her Pokegear.
"Leaf, I want to know something." The brunette looked up, and I went on, "How do you feel about all of this Rocket stuff?" Leaf looked surprised, before slowly placing her Pokegear on the table. "I don't know. I feel angry. They are hurting Pokémon and people, and don't even care." So she feels just like me? "However," I watched her, "I also feel like they are doing something right."
Leaf was quiet after that, not answering me despite how many times I bugged her.
"Is everything ready?" The figure asked, holding a Pokeball in his hand. The grunt before him nodded, pressing a switch. "Good, with this, we'll be able to make our dreams come true."
Hope you all enjoyed :)
-Pichu