Chapter 29!

Sar landed in the center of the Reistant Army base. Immediately Rosa and Momo ran to Luna. "She took a huge beating," said Rosa, taking out some herbs, "Momo. Begin rubbing these on the wounds."

"Okay!" The buneary began mashing herbs together and began gently applying it to Luna.

"Should you be out here?" asked Mud, climbing off Sar and running over to the Persian.

"Don't worry about my kids," said Rosa, "A close friend of mine is taking care of them while I work."

"Blade!" Lena seemed to come from nowhere and she gave the Treecko a long hug. "You're alright. I was so afraid when you left."

Torch narrowed her eyes as she climbed off Sar, "Now now Lena," she snapped, "Don't get all sappy on us."

Lena let go of Blade and turned to Torch, "Well at least I am worried about him. Unlike you."

Mud could feel the sparks flying between the two female Pokemon. "Why do I feel like a storm is brewing?"

"Blade," said Sar, "You come with me. We have a lot of work to do."

"Right," Blade looked down at the sword in hand. Soon he would use this sword to take down Mewtwo and become the King. He tightened his gripe on the sword. It still seemed so unreal. He was the rightful King of this land and he was the only one in the whole word who could take that position. He wished he had a long lost brother or sister or even a parent. They could do this while he did whatever he wanted to do.

"You cannot back out of this Blade," said Sar, like he heard Blade's thoughts. He looked down at the young Treecko, "This is a destiny that only you and only you can face. Besides, would it be fair to Torch and Mud?" Sar watched Blade's eyes flick to Torch who was having a staring contest with Lena and to Mud who was helping Rosa and Momo take care of Luna. "They stuck with you through all of this. They did it so you could become the king, Blade as well as for the friendship you three have."

Blade thought about Calm and how devastated Torch was when she found out he was a part of Mewtwo's army. Mud was worried about the village Pokemon and if they were alright. "But can I really become King?"

"You won't know till you try," said Sar, "Come. We have work to do."

Mud & Torch

Mud looked up and saw Sar and Blade heading for the main Resistant Army building. "Good luck in your training Blade," whispered Mud. She turned to Lena and Torch who were still glaring at each other. "You know he left right?"

"Huh?" Torch broke Lena's gaze and looked around, "Oh come on. He could have told me he was leaving!"

"I don't think he wanted to disturb you two," chuckled Rosa, covering Luna's last wound.

"Didn't want to disturb. Didn't want to disturb," sang Momo, "Now what Rosa?"

"Go get Ryu and some of the other fighters," ordered Rosa, "I want to get-what's her name dear? Luna? Okay then. I want to get Luna back to my place. It isn't good for her to be lying in the middle of the town."

"I'll get them!"

Mud watched Momo bounce away. She wondered if it was her parents' death that caused her to act the way she did.

"Will mother be alright?" asked Flame.

"She will be fine," purred Rosa, "Just needs rest."

"I can't wait to see Ryu again," said Torch, "Time for some hard hitting training!"

"Maybe I'll join you sometime," said Lena.

Torch turned to the Kirlia. "Well I hope you can keep up with me," she said sweetly, "Wouldn't want you to go home crying."

Lena narrowed her eyes, "I should be going now. Unlike some Pokemon, I am a captain of the Resistant Army and I have work to do." She curtsied, "Good day."

Mud placed a paw on Torch just in case the Torchic attacked Lena while she was leaving. "Calm down Torch."

"I can't calm down!" cried Torch, "She makes me soooo mad!"

"Ah! Good. You're finally here!"

Torch turned to see Ryu, Hydra, a Charizard, and a Snorlax. Torch hurried over to Ryu. "Can I talk to you?"

Ryu turned to the other Pokemon, "Can you carry her without me?"

"I think we'll manage," said Hydra, "Go on."

Torch and Ryu went to the side, leaving enough space for the Pokemon carrying Luna to take her away. "So?" asked Ryu, "What is it?"

"I need training," said Torch, "Serious training."

Ryu blinking, surprised by the passion behind the words, "What happened?"

"There is someone I need to beat," Torch explained, "It's…my brother. He joined Mewtwo's Army and I faced him in battle." She stared at the ground angrily, "But I was too weak! I couldn't land a single blow on him. I need to get stronger."

"Why is it that you want to get stronger?" asked Ryu, "Is it to defeat your brother and only that?"

Torch shook her head, "No. I also need to get stronger to help Blade fight and protect Mud. I know I can be a pain sometimes and I even make them worry. If I can fight well enough to take down any enemy that stands before me then I can be a better Pokemon and look out for them better."

Ryu smiled, "That's a good enough answer for me. Come to the fighting area at dawn tomorrow. Your training will begin then."

Torch's face lit up with happiness, "Thank you! Thank you!"

Ryu blushed, "Now I'm not used to a girl thanking me like this. Just get some rest tonight."

A little while over Mud, Momo and Rosa were watching the Charizard, Hydra, and Snorlax carry Luna. Flame stayed close to his mother at all times. "Mud," said Rosa, "I need to take you to see someone tomorrow."

"Huh?" asked Mud, looking at Rosa, "What for?"

Rosa shook her head, "All I can say is that you must be strong. Now let's go and make a nice comfy bed for Luna."

"Comfy bed. Comfy bed," sang Momo.