Shi gave us a small smile as we both entered the tent. The Umbreon who had saved her life all those weeks ago was in there, resting on the floor as Hunter chased a ball of string with his now strengthened paws. The eevee looked over to Seedeth with love in his young eyes, and ran over to the aipom.

"Mummy Seedeth!" He cried, giving Seedeth a cuddle, "And mummy Ruffled!" He looked over to me, and made barks of happiness.

"We have trouble." Seedeth explained, "Jason attacked Ruffled, and we need to stamp him out before he hurts her again...or anyone else for that matter."

"There have been quite a few attacks going on lately…" The umbreon sighed, "Many pokemon have fallen to something hanging about in the woods…when did Jason attack? This may be something to do with it."

"Just a few hours ago." I shuddered.

"Hm…I did spot some Noctowl a few days ago. He was begging me to kill him, but asked me to say sorry to a fellow named Grimsby."

"That sounds a bit like Tickith." Seedeth stated, shaking her head, "I hope Grimsby is ok…does he even know?"

"I don't know who this Grimsby is, I am afraid." The umbreon sighed.

"I told you, he is the big Honchkrow that often hangs out alone." Shi muttered.

"We are friends of Grimsby." Seedeth said, "I can't believe Tickith is dead."

"Look." The Umbreon said softly. "Maybe we should find out where his body is...bury it and give him some respect. How about it?" He got up softly, and padded out of the tent, the rest of us following.

He sniffed the ground, seeming to be looking for something. He followed a path that only he knew, and we continued to follow him. We soon reached a small river, and beside it was the dead body of Tickith. The pokemon was covered in scratches and bites, and a huge chunk was taken out of the pokemon, making it seem like he was prey rather than someone in the way. I felt sick as I looked at the dried blood on the grassy floor, and Seedeth roughly held my hand as the Umbreon padded up to the body and sniffed it carefully. Shi looked on with a weird look in her eyes, and turned towards us.

"It is said that pokemon that are returned to the water will be brought back to life." Shi said quietly. "If only that were true...a lot of people I know would be still here if that were the case."

"Why did Jason have to kill Tickith?" I said grimly, watching the Umbreon start to dig a hole. "I didn't know he ate pokemon meat...the group he was in fed on meat, but that was only because of how high up they were."

"Some pokemon have to kill to eat, Ruffy." Seedeth said softly, "It's a fact of life. Some pokemon are not designed to eat plants, and so have to face death every day." She looked on grimly as the Umbreon placed the body in the hole. "Death is not to be feared in this wild world."

There was a silence that hung in the air as the soil that the Umbreon had dug up was slowly placed over the body. Shi continued watching the burial with saddened eyes, as if this wasn't the first funeral she had seen. She looked over, and gave a nod, biting her lip.

"You know what?" She said, looking over. "I'm gonna help you with this, for better or worse. I can't have this happen a fith time, I have seen too many pokemon die already in my short lifetime. I may not help out much, but this time...I am going to be on your side with this..."

"We all are gonna help." The Umbreon said, "That Ampharos may have not helped you...but I will. Anything Shi goes with, I go with. I don't care if you love me or not." He looked over to the white pokemon with caring eyes, "And I don't care that your colour contrasts mine...I will be by your side no matter what!"

"No one has ever said that to me and meant it..." Shi said softly, "Except for you, and Seedeth. Thanks." She looked away from the Umbreon, and then looked to the sky. "We need to get ready." She said quietly after a few minutes, "Let's meet near the tribal area, ok?"

We all met up in the middle of the tribal area. A small fire was lit as we all, even Grimsby, decided to work out what to do next.

"We need to work out where Jason is gonna end up next." Rick said, scratching the top of his head.

"He could be anywhere, that's the problem." Shi frowned, "We need a way to bring him to us...we need some bait."

"Are you saying that I should be used as bait?" I gulped, shaking a little as I remembered what Jason had done to me.

"Sounds like a good option." Grimsby said, "I could fly around and make sure that he is seen before he comes near you, and we all could attack him at once. The only one who would be tired would be me, and that is much better than walking around and tiring ourselves just to lose to Jason..."

"Sounds like a plan to me." Sweetie giggled, "But we need someone to keep a watch on Ruffled here." She tapped my chest. "We need to keep this cutie safe!"

Seedeth gave a small protective hiss, and put her arm around me. "I'll protect my Ruffy, thank you!"

"Maybe I should join..." Sweetie started, but was quickly interrupted when Rick grabbed her by the scruff of the neck.

"We have to be serious, Sweetie." Rick said calmly, "Ruffled could be in real danger here."

"I'd rather have some guards around...but I know it would put Jason off." I said shakily. "Maybe the guards would hide in some bushes and appear when Jason does?"

"Good plan, Ruffled." Grimsby said. "Shall we go to the woods and set this up, everyone?"

All the pokemon gave a cry of agreement, and I felt my stomach fall flat to the ground. I was going to face Jason again. I felt like I was going to my execution, with every step over the cold mud a step closer to my demise. I knew Jason had a few tricks up his sleeve, and I hoped that our plan could work. If it didn't...I suddenly shuddered. Seedeth turned around, and looked at me worriedly.

"Ruffy, are you ok?" The others gave me worried looks as soon as Seedeth spoke.

"You don't have to do this...just tell us if you feel bad about it." Rick said softly.

"I...I have to do it." I stammered, walking in front of the group. "Its...the only way. I am scared, but I know this is the only way to stamp out Jason for once and for all."

"I admire your bravery." Shi muttered, "Don't worry, we'll get him."

"Now, where should I go?" I squeaked, the nerves getting the better of me.

"Just against that tree over there." Grimsby said, pointing to an old, withered tree in front of me. Behind this tree was a row of bushes that all held oran berries on them. I knew I'd be needing more than those berries to survive this mess.

"Right." I gave a deep breath, and leaned against the tree.

"Don't worry, we'll just be right behind you." Sweetie giggled, and blew me a kiss. I blushed a little, and looked over to the light blue sky, hoping that Jason would appear soon so that my nerves would not get the better of me. The other pokemon gave a cheer, and hid behind the bushes to my rear. I gulped, looked forward, and waited for the absol to arrive.