The Legend of Yellow
By: hydro-serpent58
Kari (me): Hello! I just wanted to say that I'm sorry I missed Red's, Sapphire's and Green's birthday. *sweatdrop*
Red: ...I can't believe she forgot. *sniffles*
Sapphire: HOW DARE YOU! *roars and runs at Kari holding a huge giant axe*
Kari: O.O Oh snap...
Ellen: *walks over and punches the back of Sapphire's head knocking her out*
Kari: Phew. Thanks Ellen.
Ellen: No prob.
Nellie: Kari-chan! Are you alright? *fusses like a mother*
Kari: Yeah. I'm so glad you guys are my OCs. :D
Tori: HEY! What about me?
Kari: Oh right. Everyone, this is Tori. She is Nellie's and Ellen's cousin even though they look nothing alike.
Tori: It's not my fault you made me have green hair and them both be blonde!
Kari: Be quiet. I thought your favorite color was green unless you want me to change your hair color to white.
Tori: ...
Kari: That's better. I do not own Pokémon, TWEWY, or Alice Human Sacrifice. Please enjoy!
Chapter 21: Acceptance
It was just was just before dawn. A raven-haired girl was already sitting up and watching the sunrise through the window. Everyone else was still asleep, her cloak was opened and you could partially see the bandages hidden underneath her dress. Her sais were placed next to her on a table as well as her Pokéballs. She usually got up at dawn anyway, besides she needed time to think for herself. The others...didn't know who she was, yet... They let me travel with them She reflected. Sure that stupid pixie was annoying and poetry boy was basically useless. But... I don't know much about them either. Why do they also have Pokemon? I was not expecting that unless...they also traveled through a portal. Although the others didn't realize, the girl was subconsciously warming up to them.
She found her little arguments with Mist amusing, and the way Kitt spoke really was beautiful. He didn't use gruff language like her, he truely was a gentleman. Why is it like this? How come I'm still traveling with them? They're all asleep right now. I should just take the Gem now and leave. They'll never be able to track me down. Yet, something held the girl back making her hesitate. Not yet Was what she kept telling herself. It's not the time, I'll do it later She'd been telling herself that for the past few days. Yet, every chance she got she didn't take it. She could've ditched them weeks ago seeing as how easy it would be able to steal from the small lot. What's wrong with me? I need that Gem...I need it to find him... A memory of a laughing boy flashed through her mind as she squeezed her eyes shut.
I can't follow them forever...either I steal that Gem now and run or I leave it all together. Then again, I still stuck on the Highlands. Kitt still has the boat, besides, if I were to take a portal the pixie and sparrowman would be able to track me down due to the magic residue I'd leave behind...it's not like I could now anyway...considering my condition on how it was a one-way deal. The bitter thought of her "job" made her growl. How dare they throw me out like that! It wasn't my fault, if I'd followed orders my Pokemon would've died... Her eyes narrowed as she glared at the bright sun.
Flash Back
"I can't do that! Don't you know what'll happen to them?" A crimson eyed girl shouted.
"That doesn't matter. What matters is that you don't fail the mission." A man said sitting at a desk with his hands folded neatly. He wore a suit and looked like one of those business type men.
"Screw the mission! I not gonna risk their lives for this!" She girl countered.
"Mikadou..." The man responded in a warning voice. Tamashii knew she was treading on dangerous ground here, but she chose to ignore it.
"I never wanted to be apart of the organization in the first place! I'm not following orders just because I want to you know! I have my reasons too, if not I would've left a long time ago!"
"Mikadou-san. You know very well that we don't just let people leave. Especially with the kind of information you know. So I suggest you hold you tongue, and do as you're told unless you want to be executed as well." The man replied looking her in the eyes.
End Flash Back
She mentally let out a scornful laugh. True, she had saved her Pokemon. But at the cost of being exiled and kicked out. They had abounded her after an unsuccessful attempt of murder. She wasn't in the top ranks for nothing you know. Tamashii on the other hand was just fine with it. At least she was alive. Whatever, I don't give a damn now. They can do what they want, and I won't care! She thought feverently as she huffed and looked away from the sun. The clouds were golden white and the sky was painted pink and purple. She'd witness this so many times before, yet she'd never actually had enough time to take the time to enjoy it. Now however, she wasn't exactly in the mood.
"Tamashii-san?" A sleepy voice asked.
The raven-haired girl looked over at her left and saw a drowsy Yellow try to rub the sleepiness out of her eyes. That's odd...knowing her, she'll sleep hours on end. I wonder why she got up?
"Hn." The girl replied.
The blonde yawned, "Why are you up so early?"
"I-", she cut off at the innocent look Yellow gave her. "-could ask you the same question..." The girl trailed off mentally. The rough edge on her voice faded away. She looked away. "I usually get up at this time." The girl responded.
Yellow blinked but smiled. "I see!" For once, she didn't reply with a rude remark Yellow thought.
Yellow looked up at the sound of rustling sheets. Tamashii got up and silently walked away. "Where are you going?" She called.
"Out." Came a blunt reply. Yellow blinked but slowly got and and followed.
...
Tamashii stood outside silently watching the Hues fly around.
"Hey." The girl didn't even have to turn around.
"Why did you follow me?" Tamashii asked without turning around.
"Oh! Ah-I um..." Yellow fidgeted. "I...just did."
A comfortable silence fell upon the 2. "Yellow."
"Huh?" Yellow looked over surprised.
"Have you ever stopped to consider...who I am?"
"Well yes. You're a skilled fighter who has a tough personality."
Bangs covered Tamashii's face as those words were spoken. That's what she thinks of me eh? I guess I shouldn't have expected much, after all that's the impression a leave on people The girl unconsciously clenched her fists.
"However, you have a soft spot." Yellow continued on gently. "You love Pokemon."
Tamashii looked up blinking. Yellow was watching a Hue as she spoke. "I can see you love them with all your heart, you wouldn't hurt them in any way." Yellow smiled softly. "That's just like me. I almost failed as a Trainer cause' I refused to battle. I didn't want to hurt any Pokemon. In the end however, I ended up realizing. If I want to protect Pokemon, I must go through all their hardships and the good times with them growing stronger. I have to be strong, if I'm gonna help them."
Tamashii stared dumbstruck. Did this little girl...see more than her share of battles? Yellow smiled and looked directly at Tamashii.
"You're a kind person Tamashii-san."
Tamashii blinked. Inside she felt...a feeling she thought she had long lost forgotten. Tamashii studied the girl's expression for a moment before a small smile left her lips. It wasn't a smirk, it was a real smile. The girl looked toward the sun.
"I need the Gem to...find something really precious to me that I once lost."
Yellow blinked looking at her. "Nani?"
Tamashii sighed. "I grew up in a village similar to this one. I had a best friend. One day our village was attacked by the army of the enemy king. They murdered many people and set the entire village on fire. Dead corpses littered the ground and many clashing and clattering sounds were heard as soldiers tore up houses seeking hiding cizilallans. Screams and the scent of blood and smoke filled the air. My parents were killed during the attack. They told me to run and escape. My parents gave me the chance to run just as the soldiers burst through the doors. I escaped but...I couldn't believe all the violence going on around me. My best friend found me and we tried to escape together. However, we were stopped. There were these 2 groups. One man grabbed me while another grabbed my friend. I was useless back then, I was scared and started to whimper and cry as I was taken away while he kicked and screamed at his perportrator to let him go. The man who got him was whereing gloves on with a hood covering his face. The man who grabbed me...wore a black outfit with the letter 'R' on it."
Yellow gasped. Could it be...?
"Anyway," Tamashii cut in. Yellow could distinctly tell she was leaving something out but she let it slide. "I need that Gem. Celebi's Gem has a great power and using it I can use it to find him."
Yellow nodded. "I see." Yellow smiled slightly. "Did you love him?"
"What?"
"Did you love him? Your friend, I mean."
Tamashii blinked before a blush rose up her cheeks. "W-what? No! It's not like that..."
"So all that talk about selling it on the black market...it was a lie?"
Tamashii nodded. "Yeah." The crimson-eyed girl sighed. "Only a fool would sell something that powerful. The person posses the jewel would have a spiritual connection with Celebi. In the wrong hands, it would be very dangerous."
The sun was now high in the sky. The Hues now sang freely. Yellow glanced at Tamashii. A man who wore a black outfit with the letter 'R' on it...I wonder if...? I'll ask her later. Yellow thought. "Let's go back inside." A voice suddenly said startling the girl. "Uh, sure." The 2 turned around and walked towards the door. Yellow in tow behind Tamashii. What she didn't see was the small smile Tamashii had on her face. "You're a kind person Tamashii-san." Yellow...you don't know how much that means to me
A loud ruckus was heard from the village. Something was happening, and they had to leave. Now. However, there was a slight problem. Tamashii just walked in through the door while Yellow just came inside. Tamashii had taken a walk, heard the screams and instantly came back here for assistance. Yellow had just come back inside from feeding the Hues. As they came in Tamashii went upstairs to wash up while Yellow went to the living room. She was startled to see Joshua there with a panicked look on his face. "Joshua, what's wrong?" Yellow asked sensing something was wrong. She followed her gaze to the table and her heart skipped a beat. Mist and Kitt were both still asleep, they were breathing normally. Nothing was wrong. At least, that was what Yellow told herself. She got a feeling of dread wash over her.
...
As Tamashii walked up the stairs she began to feel dizzy. Her vision blurred as the world spun. The girl blinked. Huh? She shook her head and continued on into her room. However, as soon as she stepped foot into her room an overwhelming feeling washed over her. The girl staggered clutching her head and leaned against the door frame. What's going on? She walked over to her desk and set her Pokéballs down. She sighed tiredly.
Heehee... Tamashii winced. She opened her eyes and looked around. Wasn't that a child's laughter just now? I must be getting paranoid She decided. Her eyes landed on the bed. Maybe...so rest will do me good. Without another thought she laid down and rested her head on the pillow, closing her eyes.
...
"Joshua? What's wrong?" Yellow repeated. A slight trace of fear had slipped into her voice.
Shaking her turned around. "They've been plagued by the curse Yellow. They won't wake up."
At that moment Crystal came rushing down the stairs panting. "Guys! Tamashii fell asleep!"
Yellow gaped. "How is that possible? She was wide awake when I saw her!" Yellow countered. Crystal shook her head. "I don't know. She's asleep right now. And she won't wake up no matter what I do."
It was at that time a soft voice was heard. "The curse has taken it's next set of victims." The bleary-eyed Player spoke. There was a mysterious note in her words...none of them realized that Neku's hand, which was currently in her pocket was trembling. The marking once again was glowing.
Ruby: What will happen in the next chapter I wonder?
Kari: Urgh...I think I'm loosing my edge. I have to improve my writing style. -_- Please review.
~hydro-serpent58