Lily: *bursts through the door and tackles Evo in his sleep*

Evo: GAAK!!

Lily: Evo Evo, get up!

Evo: wha-wha-whats going on and why!? Oww,my stomach.

Lily: it's chapter 20 and over 100 people love and or follow us! We gotta celebrate and- EEEEH!?

Evo: Zzzzzzzzz

Lily: ….Oh, I know what to do~ Balloons, ribbons and ooo shiny thing. Warning, dangerous mini explosive? Should be ok to put on the end of his bed.

Hope: ….This can not end well. Evo doesn't own Pokemon and enjoy the chapter. _


Chapter 20 Was it wrong?

:9:24am, dawn:

I thought about a lot that happened these past weeks. Going on an adventure with my friends, getting training from a Lucario, falling in love with Lily, seeing Hope turn into a Luxio and even battling against strong opponents like Totem Galvantula and Mightyena. In my old life, stuff like this never would have happened. Then again, pokemon was only game characters. It's not uncommon for bad things to happen. They happen everywhere. I tend to stay away from anything bad or serious. I didn't have a reason to get involved. No one would care what happens to me. But things are different now. I have friends, Lily, Lazuli and Hope. They are worth fighting for. Now, we must face something far worse any pokemon can do, a human. This one in particular, is rich and powerful. Powerful as in he is very influential in many things just so he can get anything he desires. Those who have it tend to go mad or overboard with it. Either not knowing the true damage it's causing or simply do not care for other's lives. His goal is to take Hope away from me and the others for some selfish reason. Many people would lie or cheat someone out of their ownership of the alternative color pokemon mostly to show off they have something so rare, that puts legendary pokemon to shame in rarity. What I'm about to do, I may regret for the rest of my new life. Lily, Lazuli, Hope, I am truly sorry for what I'm about to do.

:Melemele island port, morning, 9am:

Leon's PoV

So this is Melemele island. It's a lot more beautiful than the show had. Ocean sea breeze, clean air, seagull pokemon like wingler and pelipper flying around. Is it, as if, everything was at peace. I can see a few shops in the distance. Like some stalls you would see at farmer markets or festivals. Not surprised to see magikarp being sold and eaten by humans. Gotta get those vitamins some way. I walk over to the railings of the boat, next to the dock board that connects the boat to land. Staring off to the town, just waiting for the person who is giving us the hardest problem of all. I didn't have to wait long. The man himself, along with a butler, the Captain and Lucario behind him. Guess the time is now. Reaching to the new trainer belt I was given this morning by the captain on my hip, I picked up my buddy's nest ball he's currently in. Looking at it one more time. (Don't worry, Hope. I'll find a way to free you.) I thought to myself as I was approached. The captain and co stayed back a bit. Leaving the tall, blonde, short haired man and his Butler continue to move forward. He looked to be in his 40s or so. While that quiet butler of his, who is probably around 60s.

"You must be the trouble-maker of that fight yesterday. My name is Felix Bifrost and I own the only luxurious hotel on this island of Melemele, known as The Spring blossom Inn." The high class man said to me. His arms were crossed. Guess he's just iterated by seeing me. They said he had a daughter but, where is she? Was it a lie just to get his hands on Hope? Clicking the button to enlarge the small marble. Regrettably, handing it over to the one in power. Taking out his phone like Dex. Had yellow eyes and a smile. For a second I think it moved by looking at me and giggling. Is that thing alive?! The living phone, also known as the Roto-phone, shot a yellow light from it's eyes at the nest ball. After a few seconds, it stopped, then puts it back in his inside jacket pocket. "Seems to me you're a wise one to not pull any tricks. An honest kid. Shame we got off the wrong way." He said to me while clicking Hope's ball to turn it's size back to a marble. Tucking it in his pocket, making one last glance at me. "Have a nice day." Was the last thing he said to me as he got off the boat and made his way to a limo. All I could do is just stand here in defeat. A sudden pat on the back broke me from my depressed trans. It was that bastard captain and his partner. They didn't even try to help. I wanted to yell at them and call them out. But their faces tell me they're hurting just as bad as I am. They didn't want to do this or let this happen. Both of them were in a powerless state against the rich. Lucario hands me some papers. On top was pokemon trainer foams to be registered as a trainer. So being a trainer is basically getting a free passport and travel anywhere. Great travel system, completely different from how my world is where it's a big hassle to even apply for one. The other was, unfortunately saw this coming, the damage reports on both the bar and the some furniture that the sisters broke. Around $580 worth. Seeing how I've been broke this entire time and have no way of paying them, they came up with a solution. I am to work for him for the 8 days they'll be staying here at the Docks. Unloading, loading, deliveries, and restocking supplies. Captain wastes no time and orders me to start unloading all 4,000 boxes of mix berries from the island we came from. (Fuck.. alright) Looking back over my shoulder towards town. Praying to myself that Hope will be ok. "Don't worry, buddy. Just give me some time." I say to myself before getting yelled at for day dreaming. (Shit.. ok)

Hope's PoV

:Noonish 11:32am:

Darkness. It's the only thing I see being inside here. Wasn't like this yesterday. It is almost as if my eyes are closed and can not open them. Drifting here in this ocean of nothingness. You could say it's on par with death's grip. Arcues, I wish I didn't have to feel this feeling again. That time I was attacked by those fire types because I tried to talk to a female. If it wasn't for my friends, I would have been dead laying in that garden. Did something go wrong with the nest ball? Hopefully Leon can fix this. Just as I mention him, a message came to me from him. In all this darkness, this message was the only light in here I could see. He did this before but it took me too long to figure out how to open it. Wonder what it says. Poking the square box for the letter to pop up too read. As I read this, I couldn't believe what has happened but understood what I must do.

Moments later, I was finally being let out. I saw a bright light, followed by something dragging my body towards it. I'm being called to come out. This feels extremely weird. My body feels like water or mud. This feeling is making me sick like I ate a bad berry. The light that surrounded me disbursed and find myself somewhere I'm not familiar with. Fire burning some wood in the wall, weird pictures on the walls, shiny objects on display and some red and white design furniture. I was so fascinated by everything around me, I failed to see someone behind me. Turning around to see a tall male human, blonde hair, probably around 5"10" and medium build. Wearing a black suit, with a blue thingy tied around his neck with a snowflake object attached to it. "Hello Luxio. I am your new master, Felix Bifrost. Your old owner abandoned you to save himself. Do not worry, young one. You'll be given to my daughter soon. You will listen to her and me only. Do you understand?" The fancy man said to me. All I did was sit up straight and gave a little bow to show I understood. He chuckled at me for knowing how polite I was to bow. "I see that you have been trained very well. Saves me the trouble of teaching you manners." He continued to say as he told me to follow him upstairs.

On the 2nd floor was nothing but a bunch of doors. Probably for everyone who lives here and a bathroom or two. I knew this place was big downstairs, but up here is even bigger. They must be extremely important to other humans. As we walked down, he tells me, what room is what and who does it belongs to. 2 bathrooms and 9 main rooms. 3 of the rooms are for the servants and the other 4 rooms are for the main house members. 1 for the headmaster, Felix and his mate. 3 of them are for the oldest daughter, his only son and their other daughter. Who, is not only the youngest but, is gonna take care of me. The last 2 rooms are the guest bedroom and the pokemon room. The headmaster stated I wouldn't need to go in there for now. We stand in front of a third door on the left from the stairs. On the door is a sign with a name on it and a bunch of Pokemon like Pichu, Riolu and Igglypuff. So small pokemon or baby kind. So, this is the young girl's room who will be my master and take care of me. Still, the fact that I'm now some human's toy or pet does hurt. I understand what Leon told me in that message but, I wish it didn't come to this.

The headmaster opened the door to her room and instructed me to wait inside and don't touch anything. With that said, he closed the door and left me in this room. Kinda feel out of place here. The room's walls are a light shade of blue that brightens it up. A desk with a chair, lamp, few mini shelves and a bookcase next to it. In the corner next to the big window is a TV and a couple of electronics. Plushies are scattered everywhere in this room. Most of them are Eevee and Eevaluations, a giant Snorlax that could pass as a bed and what I'm assuming is the three starter Pokemon that represents this region. (Boy, she must really love plushies.) I thought to myself as I started to put them together. I know the man who's in charge told me not to but this room is a message. Strangely though, as I continue to drag all these dolls onto the big fat poketoy, I had a thought to rearrange them around. The Eevee Pokemon in the middle, the starters to the left and the random Pokemon to the right. I was surprised to see a Shinx doll and both Vulpixs. Kinda makes me think about "her". Then again, it was her fault in the first place that forced us to separate. There was one thing I did fail to notice. How could I be so blind? A pokemon that forgot to smell his surroundings to get familiar. I mentally slapped myself for that. Mother would surely kill me for this. Taking a deep breath to inhale the scent in this room. Obviously it's a female smell but it's oddly familiar. Jumping onto the bed where the scent is strongest and sniffing a little more. It's starting to come to me. "Wait, I know this female. It's.." My speaking out loud was interrupted by a sudden scream that came from downstairs, followed by running footsteps. Didn't take long for the unknown person to burst through her door. "Yay I finally have a shiny pokemon and it's a...Eh?" The human girl said with a blank expression on her face when she noticed me on the bed. I was equally shocked to see who it was. We were locked in a staring contest until we both spoke up. Although the only thing she can hear come out of me is the poke language.

Me: "Lux!?" (Nina!?)

Nina: "H-Hope!?"

Her father came from behind her and told her that he got me from the wild. Which was a full blown lie. The little girl looked up to her father, then back to me. I gave her a wink to show her to play along. I assumed she got the message and node. He asked her why she yelled out the name Hope and if she knew me. She denied knowing me and told him that she named me Hope. Seems like he bought it and handed over my nest ball. Guess it's official, She's now my new and forever master. Before he left, the tall human gave his child advice on rising Pokemon and what to do. I faceplanted myself in the pillow next to me. I just want this nightmare to end. Just when I was about to get lost in thought, Nina came over and joined me on the bed and started to rub my head. "Hope, Did my father bought you from Leon?" She asked me in a sad tone. I shook my head no to that. It seems her mood got a little more upset. This time she asked if he threatened him to give me up. Not looking at her in the eyes, I gave a small Lux meaning yes. Given by that answer, the young female wrapped her arms around me. Bringing me into an embracing hug. Tears slightly rolled down her cute face.

"I'm so sorry, Hope. This is my fault. If I didn't tell my father I was at that bar watching that fight, he wouldn't have taken advantage of it. I love watching battles and I love them more if electric type pokemon are in it. All he ever wants is to make me happy but not this way." Nina says to me while stroking the back of my head. The soft, gentle rubbing is giving me such a pleasant feeling. I could fall asleep by this. Unfortunately, it had to end when some female voice outside the door called out to Nina. The young female got up and ran to the door with excitement. Saying that her brother and sister are back from their trip to the off coast island between regions. (Between regions? That sounds familiar.) I say to myself as I lay up and face the open door frame. Nina came rushing back and told me she wants me to meet her siblings. I could hear another female voice coming from the hallway. "Nina, you won't believe what me and Alex saw on that island." Said the voice, followed by a male voice this time to finish it. "We saw a shiny pokemon, a Shinx!" A young male voice said. Both voices sound familiar. I try to piece them together to where I might have heard them. The more they talk, the more it started to come to me.

Me: (Wait…)

Unknown female: "We did catch him in a pokeball and were about to pick up the ball."

Me: (No…)

Unknown male: "But these Eevees got in the way by stealing the pokeball and after chasing them, this random guy got in the way and released it."

Me: (It can't be…)

"Then, He called this super strong Pangoro out and one shot poor Emolga with Bullet Punch. Bullet punch of all moves to be knocked out by." The unknown female voice continued to talk while both family members finally walked into the room. They both had blond hair, the male had green eyes and the sister had blue. Just when I thought my life couldn't get any worse. "LUXIO!?!" (IT'S THEM!?!) I shot up on all fours and shouted out. Nina was startled by my outburst. The other two both shouted out "a shiny Luxio!!" To their youngest sibling. Nina tried to explain that their dad caught me the other day. They seem to had bought it but the flying Mouse that hovered over to and landed besides me knows the truth. Giving a wink and a small jolt of energy shot out to me before flying back to her trainer. It is them, I can't believe that they are here and related to Nina. Now things just got more complicated. Not only that, I'm pretty sure that flying type has a thing for me. Best to watch out for her.

Soon after they finally left the two of us alone. My master apologized for those three getting all touchy touchy with me, my paws and that female wouldn't stop rubbing her head in my neck. Gives me chills but flattered that a female is into me but I'm not into her. Nina said that their names are Grace Bifrost, she's the oldest daughter of the head master. The second oldest and only boy is Alexander Tempest. Nina reintroduced herself as Nina Tempest. And lastly, Emma the Emolga, a spunky and sweet female who only Nina calls her by her name. I tilted my head in confusion about how they have different last names. My friend might have figured it out and explained that the mother of all three didn't want the name Bifrost on some of her children to keep her family name, Tempest, going for years to come and to hand it down to their offspring. She further explains the Bifrost and Tempest families are known for their strong Ice and Electric type masters. It is said they have been blessed by the legendary bird Pokemon, Articuno and Zapdos, and have been protecting both families for generations. "Of course it's only a legend within the two families." She says to me before getting up and saying she'll be back in a little bit. She left the door somewhat open so I would be able to move around. On second thought, going for a walk is probably a good idea. I'll be living here so better get familiar with it.

Walking around this big house, you would think I would run into another human or another pokemon by now. These hallways seem like they are endless and confusing. Going downstairs and turning a corner to see what looks like the backdoor to the outside water fountain. Hopefully some fresh air will be good for me. The doors to the outside looks to be special. No door knobs or anything but they are doors are they not? Just when I was about to throw in the towel, a voice echoed in my direction.

???: "It's ok, little one. Just push on the door and it will open and close themselves."

I jumped and quickly looked around to see who said that to me. Nothing to my left or my right. The voice called out again, this time I figured out it came from outside. The voice sounds so calming and sweet. Almost like a mother's. Pushing on the door as the voice suggested and as it said, the door opened up. "Ah Fresh air. Now, let's see what's around here or who was talking to me." I say to myself while looking around this garden. Plants high and mighty like a tree. Some are hanging in pots attached to the building. Berry trees and bushes that have just bloomed. Best part of this is the big pond in the middle of this place. The pond is huge, it's possible to fit a wailmer or two in here. Without any questions or concerns, I immediately jumped into the water. Causing a splash or two. Resurfacing back up and spitting out water. A heard a loud giggle from behind and turned my head to see who's doing it. What I saw was a big yellowish wall. Didn't notice this before I jumped in. Poking the mysterious thing and what I thought was a hard wall, was actually something soft and squishy. "AH You naughty little boy." A voice giggled out and spooked me. I was soon picked up by, what I now see was a pokemon. The water type was big and tall with a hard shell with mini, pointless nubs. I was dropped onto that hard shell and looked up to see the face of my abducter. "A Lapris!?"

"Yes, that is my species name. You must be young Hope." The gentle water giant said to me while nuzzling my neck. I never seen a Lapris before. I knew they were big but she is big enough to have me and my friends to sleep on. It's surprising soft for something that is meant to be hard. I rolled on my back and all around to feel just how comfortable it really is. The water type just giggles at me for my playfulness. "I see that you are dangerously cute. My name is Sophia. I am the Headmaster's strongest pokemon. You can say I'm the oldest out of everyone here. So they tend to call me Auntie or Mama." She says to me as she swims to the outline of the pool of water. I'm glad I was able to get more information about who else is here. Besides me, Emma, and Sophia, there are 3 other Pokemon here. Two Electric types and another Ice type like Lapris. I'll be able to meet them in due time but… As I lay on my back staring up to the skies, I just can't help but feel uneasy about all of this. I don't want to be here. Leon even said he didn't wish it came to this. Humans… They really are horrible beings. My train of thought was stopped by a poke at my sides. "Hey, You name is Hope, huh. This is the second time we met. It must be destiny for each other to meet and for you to take me as your mate~." I jumped up by yet another pokemon startling me. Man, this way too much for one day. This time it's the emolga, Emma, being flirty with me. The Emolga has a light blue bow on her left ear and the same color ribbon tied to the fuzzy mouse's tail. As much as I like the feeling of a female being interested in me, now is not the time. Besides, I'm not worried about finding a mate yet plus I don't like her that much at the moment. I still haven't forgotten the first time we met. My weaker self was no match for the flying type back then. Things are different now. No doubt I'll be able to take her down. The mouse pokemon kept cuddling and clinging to my front paw. Faint mews or grrs she whispered into my ear gave me goosebumps. Trying so hard to break away from the flirt before I became trapped by her. Lucky the kind water type thought it was enough of this and sprayed the electric type with water. Now it's my chance to run away. I quickly jumped off Sophia's back and headed for the door. Although right before I pushed on it to go back inside, I hear a small cry from behind. Turning my head back to see the wet flying type with tears in her eyes and fiddling with her accessories. "My...Ribbons...there wet." She said with hiccups and whimpering. She was so cheerful and flirty a second ago, but now she's so… "Cute.." Both females looked at me in confusion to what I accidentally blurted out. I quickly looked the other way to hide the small red creeping up on my face. Looking back to see that Emolga slowly got off the Lapris' back and walked over to me. Ears down and a blush on her face. She doesn't make any eye contact, probably from being embarrassed. "Umm Hope..? I'm a.. really sorry for being rude and.. made you feel uncomfortable around me." She said while looking down, wiping away tears from those purple eyes. Maybe I misjudged Emma too quickly without knowing everything about the sad mouse. She held her ribbons tightly to her chest and slightly looked away. I reached my paw out towards the wet item she's holding. Hesitant and confused why I wanted her to hand them over. She slowly extended her paws with the object in them. Taking the ribbons in my mouth and concentrated. Calming my mind and focusing on my fangs. Using Fire Fang will do the trick but it will also set it on fire. So to prevent that, all I had to do was heat up my fangs without igniting them ablaze. A few seconds later and poof. They are completely dry now. Taking it out of my mouth to check for any damages. Thankfully they were not in any way. "Here are you're ribbons. They should be dry now." She was speechless yet those eyes continued to tear up. Giving me a hug and whispering thank you into my ear. She broke off from our hug and bolted, or in her case flew, inside. Probably gonna ask her master to put those back on her.

"My, not only you are dangerously cute but a charmer as well." The forgotten water type that was watching the whole thing said to me. My yellow fur lit up red and ears flattened. She chuckled before continuing. "Don't worry about little Emma. She can be a bit of a flirt with the males at times, but she can also be sweet and cute. I think her vision of you might have changed. But you should probably head back inside as well. The sun is setting and you have a busy day tomorrow. On that note, have a good night Hope." She isn't wrong, the sun is setting and I do feel tired. Maybe some sleep will do me good. Tomorrow is gonna be busy for me supposedly. All I ever want is to be with my friends again. I wonder… are they ok?

Leon's PoV

:8:39pm Dinner time:

This completely blows. First I was forced to give up Hope, had to haul 300 barrels of Sugercane and spices across town with only a single hand cart since "apparently" the truck broke down and now we're in this stinking mess of a motel outside the port. I feel so horrible and worthless. Bet the girls think I'm nothing but a joke of life who gave away their best friend. Might as well get it over with. Wouldn't be the first time people did a 180 on me over one bad thing. Why must this follow me in the next life? Pulling out to two little marbles are enlarging both of them and placing them on the floor along with me sitting cross-legged. Simultaneously both pokeballs burst open. The sisters were freed from the little balls and had their full attention directed towards me. All three of us were upset, frustrated and hurt. Surprisingly they didn't say anything about all this. Then again, their own mother was captured by a human and was never seen again. After the long silence, I decided to get up and make us dinner. Making some sweet curry with bits of sour chunks of another berry. Lily wanted to help by bringing the berries needed for the dish. Lazuli on the other hand stayed silent. During prep work, I spoke up to the sassy Eevee to come over. She did so with ears flat and you can see the anger in her face. Hopping up on the counter to my right and layed down like a cat would on a table. I reached and got her favorite spot behind her left ear. "Listen, Everything is gonna be ok. I'm not going down without a fight in this." I say to her. The normal-type's ears perked up and turned to me. Lily now joined in by pawing my leg. Both of their lovely eyes started to gleam with a bit of hope. "I messaged Hope right before I handed him over. In that message was a promise I made to him. A promise to rescue him." I continued to say to the, now more encouraged, Eevees. The vixen on the counter was cracking her paws, determined to fight and her sister jumped around in joy that I haven't given up. We want our friend back. We're not gonna leave him behind and go through anything they may do to our buddy. But I'm gonna need time and figure out where exactly he is being held at. Not to mention I'm gone tied up at the Docks and the girls are gonna have to work too so we can pay off our debt faster. Lucario said he had a few jobs in mind for them so hopefully everything goes well. Starting tomorrow, it's gonna be exhausting for all of us. I do wonder about something though. Is Hope.. happy there? _


Hope: Lily, I don't think this is a good idea.

Lily: Oh don't worry, Hope. Sis said it's perfectly fine to do this.

Hope: (That's what's worrying) *lites the fuse with fire fang*

…………………….BOOM! Fireworks goes off and hurting Evo*

Evo: AAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!! I'M ON FIRE!!

Lazuli: HAHAHA!

Lily: Oh no! Evo I'm so sorry!!

Hope: *sign* saw this coming. Hope you enjoyed the chapter. Till next time.

Evo: ...I am Dead, no big surprise. Xp