So, recently I've been playing Pokémon Uranium, and it's not half bad. The only problem with the game is that it lags a little, but that's mainly because the game isn't finished yet, and it's a Bata. It has a bunch of new Pokémon that are decent and not crap (From what I've seen so far). Anyway, the game is free if you want to check it out. Oh yeah, it's a fan-made game, not one from Nintendo.

Pokémon isn't mine, otherwise *Insert reason that Pokémon would be better and/or more slash-related.*

Anyway...

"Thanks for the ride Groudon." I said as I was sitting in Groudon's car. "I really don't know why Dad and Rotor aren't picking up their casters."

After waiting at the restaurant and trying to contact my Dad and Rotor, I eventually decided that it was a lost cause, and contacted someone from Team Magma, and it ended up being Groudon, so he quickly came and picked me up. I really didn't know why they didn't bother to wake me or at least leave a note telling me that they'd be back later.

They must have had their reasons.

While I was thinking, Groudon stopped driving, and pulled up to the side of the road.

"Groudon?"

The dinosaur beside me looked at me with the same worried look that he had when he picked me up.

"Is something wrong?" I asked.

"You can't go back Al." Groudon replied.

What?

"Kicks and Rotor, they abandoned you."

They what?

"Huh?" I replied. "What are you talking about, I'm sure they just forgot me after whatever chaos happened, at least I would assume, seeing that broken wall at the restaurant."

The red reptile didn't reply, he just wrapped his arms around me, and stroked my back.

This had to be some sort of mistake, but Groudon looked really concerned for me.

"Heatran isn't my real father." He said. "My real father abandoned me as a child."

Well that came out of nowhere.

"I know what it feels like to be abandoned Aladar. I sent him to hospital; Kicks."

He sent my Dad to the hospital?!

"That chunk in the wall that you saw, that wasn't from Team Aqua or Magma, that was from me." He said, a sigh leaving his lips, and a few tears running down his face. "I want to apologize to you, but I feel that I shouldn't."

I guess that it was understandable, but there was one question on my mind now.

"Why?" I asked. "What drove him to abandon me?"

The look on Groudon's face took a sudden change, from sorrow to anger, and it made me a little nervous.

Whatever happened, it didn't look like he was too happy about it.

"This random Zangoose came out of of nowhere; he looked like you, but he had blue marks." The dinosaur growled. "It turns out that he was also Kicks' son, but Kicks said that he didn't need you anymore! I snapped, and nearly killed him."

My heart shattered when he said that. I didn't know what was stronger, the rage building in me, or the sorrow of being betrayed.

Not only that, but there was only one person I knew who fit that description.

Leaf.

"Take me to my house." I said.

"Are you sure?" He replied.

"I won't be in there for long." I replied. "I just need to pay Leaf a little visit."

With another sigh, Groudon started the car and got back onto the road.

"Okay Al, let's do this."

Strangely, I didn't feel nervous at all; I guess that it had to do with it only being Leaf and Rotor; I might be a little hesitant if Kicks was there too.

Rotor…

I could only pray to Arceus that he wasn't a part of this; he wouldn't go back to Leaf just like that, would he?

No, he despises Leaf just as much as I do.

The ride there didn't take to long, and I told Groudon to wait while I went to see Leaf, as well a pick up a few things.

"If you're in there for too long, I'm coming in!" The dinosaur said and I gave him a nod.

Well, here we go.

I was expecting to see someone there, but when I opened the door, I saw that all the lights were off, and the house was quiet.

Looks like they must all be at the hospital.

I didn't want to be here long, so I quickly made my way upstairs and got a few things; Leaf's laptop, a few sets of clothes, a bag, and Zane's book of recipes.

"I'm sure that you would have been a good father for me." I muttered. "It's really hard to trust anyone isn't it?"

Judging by most of my life so far; if there's one thing that I've learned, it's that no one wants me.

"What am I saying?" I asked with a sigh, and put the book in the bag. "Zane probably wouldn't want me either."

I guess that the only people I could trust were Team Magma.

Staying for only a few minutes longer, I made my way downstairs, and looked around at the house that used to be my home. I then picked up an old picture of Kicks and Leaf; it was encased in a glass frame that looked pretty expensive.

"I hope you're happy Leaf." I muttered, then chucked the picture against one of the walls, causing the the frame to shatter. "Enjoy your new life you asshole."

I mean, it's not like I deserved it at all.

That was sarcasm by the way.

Well, I'd better get going before I break anything else.

Before I was able to leave, the front door opened, and they were there; Leaf and Rotor.

Holding hands if I may add.

"Yeah, I knew you'd break easily." I said, startling the two figures in front of me. "What the hell was I thinking; that you would actually like me."

Leaf then turned on the lights.

"Al!" The Samurott said and let go of Leaf's hand. "What are you doing here?"

Did he really just ask that?

"Well, last time I checked, I lived here." I replied while rolling my eyes. "But I guess that I was wrong. Turns out the people who claimed to be my family would easily give me up for someone else."

Seriously…

"Listen Al-" Leaf started.

"You shut it!" I replied and my eyes flashed yellow. "I don't want to hear any of your shit right now!"

Emotions were flooding my mind, and the only thing I wanted to do was hurt someone.

"Like I said before; you guys are so perfect for each other, you just don't give a damn about how I feel don't you?" I asked. "And I guess I can see where you get it from too."

They just stood there in silence.

"Why Rotor?" I said. "Why did you choose him over me?!"

I really didn't want to sound selfish, but it was something that I needed to know.

"I've always loved him." The Samurott replied. "He's the original; you're a fake."

Well, there it was; how Rotor truly felt about me.

A few tears left my eyes, as well as a huge sigh.

"Enjoy your life Leaf, I know I did."

While it lasted that is.

"I was able to get it back for you, so this time, don't throw it away."

To be honest, I really didn't care anymore.

After walking past them and taking one last look at the house, I stepped outside in the rain, and got back into Groudon's car.

"I'm done." I said with a small sigh. "We can go now."

Saying nothing, Groudon started the car, and the two of us drove away.

xXOOOOOXx

The next few hours went by like a blur, and I could almost remember nothing.

Right now it was ten in the evening, and I was laying on my new bed at the Team Magma hideout, wide awake, and with thoughts flooding my mind.

I couldn't tell what was keeping me up; it was either everything that was going on, or the fact that I was asleep for most of the day.

"I can't sleep." I finally concluded, and got up from my bed. "I need to find something to do."

The main problem with that was that I had no motivation whatsoever; everytime I think when things are going to get better, life just screws me over.

Arceus, haven't I been through enough?

Well, complaining was going to get me nowhere, so I think I'll just take a walk around the base. That should make me feel a little better.

My stomach then growled, reminding me that I haven't eaten anything since early this morning.

"I should find some food."

Saying that, I left my room and locked the door with the key that I had, then looked around for a little bit until I found a lounge-looking area with a few pots of hot water out as well as a few pastry treats.

Not what I was looking for, but it'll have to do.

Making myself some hot chocolate and grabbing two donuts, I sat down on one of the couches that were there and silently ate. I also debated on whether or not I wanted to turn on the Tv, but decided against it because I didn't want to wake anyone.

"Hey Al."

That startled me a little, but not as much as I thought it would.

I looked behind me and saw that Nox was there, holding a cup of what I guess would be coffee.

"You're up late." He said, and took the seat next to me. "I'm assuming that Groudon told you what happened?"

All I did was give a little nod.

"I sorry for what happened." The red Zangoose said and put his arm around me. "I can't even imagine what you are feeling right now; it's just one hardship after another for you, isn't it?"

You got that right.

First Michael, then The Swords of Justice, then Zane, and now Kicks.

"I'm assuming that you have a lot on your mind; want to talk?" He then asked.

I really didn't, but I felt like Nox was the only person I could trust at this level.

"I feel really used." I finally said.

"By who?" The red Zangoose asked.

"Almost everyone." I replied. "Rotor said he loved me this morning, we had sex, then he dumped me for Leaf because he's the original. Leaf took away the life I was about to have; I even asked him to come back; if he had just replied to me, I sure that I would have been able to find a way to avoid all of this."

And then there was Kicks.

"Kick told me he wouldn't, but he treated me as if I was Leaf." I continued. "I was just a holding space for him until Leaf came back; that's the reason I was cut loose so easily."

That was pretty much what I felt at the moment, I would include the part about no one wanting me, but decided against it.

Being a clone fucking sucks.

"I wouldn't blame you if you don't believe me, but you don't have to worry anymore." Nox said, and I gave him a confused look. "Us Zangoose need to stick together, even if that blue one just stole your life. I already know that you are a clone of him, but even so, you shouldn't have to blame yourself because of it."

I wanted to disagree with him, but I couldn't help but feel like me being a clone was an obscene part of why my life sucked so much.

"It might be hard for you to trust people after all you've been through, but I promise you, I'll help you through all of this." The older Zangoose continued. "I'm leaving the Redclaws to join Team Magma; at least for a while. My second-in-command is going to lead them. I want to watch over you while you're here, and when this Team Aqua bullshit blows over, the two of us will travel the world with Team Magma, and you'll never need to come back."

It took me a few seconds to take in all of what Nox just told me; he was leaving his position as leader of the Redclaws just so he could look after me.

Traveling the world sounded pretty nice too, even know that Ray Town is important to me, I do feel like I should leave for a while.

"Why are you doing all of this for me?" I asked. "Not that I don't appreciate it, but I don't really want to be a bother."

Nox just laughed.

"Are you kidding?" He asked. "Aladar, you're a green Zangoose, to me you're like a god among men. I just feel like it's my duty to watch over you and keep you safe."

Like a modern day guardian.

"And that's not all. Despite your frail appearance, you're one of the strongest people I know, physically and mentally. There are many things you can learn from me, and I can learn quite a few things from you as well."

Wow, I really didn't know that Nox cared about me so much.

"So, are you in?"

That was a big question. Despite all the good and bad times I've been through, Ray Town is still an important place to me.

"Sure, I'm game." I said and smiled a little. "I think it's time for me to move on now; to get away for a while."

"Great!" He said and gave me a hug. "Things will get better, I promise."

Those were the words that haunted me; everytime I hear them, something bad happens.

But then again, hearing them from Nox made me feel a little safer.

So, hands up if you thought Rotor and Aladar's relationship would last. Yet another 180 in Aladar's life; what an unlucky guy.

This story is coming to a close soon, be sure that you are here to see the ending.

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