Hey Everyone! I'm back with Chapter 9! Before I go much further, as usual, I urge you to read LegionZ's The Betrayed Rises. It's an amazing story so I would highly recommend reading it.

Anyway, As you can probably guess, this will be another very important chapter. I will show another flashback at the start of the chapter to remind all what happened, assuming you forgot.

ReignZ Presents… 10 Minutes Chapter 9

NOTE: THIS IS A KEY SPOILER. IF YOU HAVE NOT READ CHAPTER UP TO CHAPTER 8, TURN BACK NOW.

Last Chapter On 10 Minutes…

The words rang throughout her brain.

I Love You Jasmine

Jasmine opened her eyes in a flash. "OH GOD NO!" She cried. And then, as she looked upon the TV, the Entire Cruise Ship Exploded into pieces. Cynthia screamed. Fire erupted from all over the ship in a blind fury.

Agonizing cries were heard from even the helicopter, which was still hovering above the wreckage. Finally, the wreckage of the boat sank, never to be seen from again. The silence in the room was painful. Lance held his cape over his eyes and wiped tears away unshamefully. Anabel, the sailor maiden, began sobbing. A gorgeous blonde and stunning redhead were crying in each other's arms.

However, it was the mournful wails of Jasmine, the ex-steel type gym leader and the sound of ex-sinnohchampion Cynthia falling to her knees and crying for her soul mate that left their world too early.

It was the most tragic day in the history of Pokémon.

Jasmine…

She was crying and wailing. Her boyfriend was dead. The boy she had almost lost her virginity to was gone. But she had so many questions! Why did someone rig the ship with an explosive? Where was John when the ship detonated?

She cried. The other champions noticed her bawling and wondered what got her so upset. Even though they were all sad and dejected it was a little out of place. Suddenly, Mr. Goodshow whispered to them all. "Her boyfriend was on that boat. Same with Cynthia's boyfriend."

A few gasps went up from the room. They felt pain for the poor girls. Jasmine hugged Cynthia and they wept in one anothers arms.

Cynthia…

She screamed when she saw the ship explode. She felt herself stumble back a few feet. She tried to comprehend what she just saw.

N-No… It can't be…H-he can't be g-g-gone… She thought in disbelief. She turned to her left where Jasmine was crying. Cynthia couldn't take it. The weight of the event had taken its toll on her. Her knees caved in on themselves and she broke down sobbing, She wept for the boy that she lost, and for the boy she loved.

Remains of the Cruise Ship…

Kids and Pokémon had been trapped in air pockets from when the ship went down. A cyndaquil was struggling to breathe. A terrified group of Eevee was drowning. Many children were trying to escape but with no avail.

"I-I think this is it for us Eevee…" One little girl said. The tiny fox whimpered. "Eeeeev?" In a terrified voice. Just then, the girl gasped. "Oh no…" She began to struggle.

"I-I c-can't…" She whimpered. Her whole body was about to be consumed. "G-g-g-goodbye Eevee… Take care…" She got out before the water consumed her. The tiny fox squealed and dove in after it's friend. However, it couldn't see a thing, and had no choice but to resurface. It huddled together with the last three remaining Eevee, and waited to be consumed as well.

Jasmine and Cynthia an Hour Later…

They had decided to fly to Pallet town to give Mrs. Ketchum the bad news. John never talked about his family, so Jasmine didn't know where to go. However, Ash had told Cynthia where his old home was, even though he seemed very on edge about it.

With Tear stained eyes they rang the doorbell. After a few moments, a well-kept looking woman opened the door. "Yes? More Salesmen?" She questioned. Cynthia shook her head. "N-No. Are you Mrs. Ketchum?" The woman looked curious.

"Yes I am. What is it?" She asked. Jasmine said softly. "Ash is dead."

She looked shocked. "W-what?" She gasped.

Cynthia nodded weakly. "He was on the FOLT Cruise before it exploded." Mrs. Ketchum looked shocked. "I-I…I'm sorry." Mrs. Ketchum turned around and wiped tears away from her eyes. She looked like she was about to break down. "I…I just need to be alone her for a little while. Thank you for telling me girls. He and John died happy though, I'm sure of it." She said sadly.

The girls nodded and walked out. She closed the door slowly behind them. On the way to the house John and Ash had given them all to stay in whenever they were bored, Jasmine suddenly gasped.

Cynthia looked curious. "What is it?"

Jasmine stared at her friend. "I… I just thought of something." "What?"

Jasmine said softly. "We told her Ash died, right?"

Cynthia nodded. Jasmine continued while closing her eyes. "She said, Thank you for telling me girls. He and John died happy though, I'm sure of it." She repeated. Jasmine opened her eyes and looked at Cynthia again.

"We never told her that John was on the boat."

Cynthia gasped. "She knew that Ash and John were on the boat. Who told her?" Cynthia pondered. (REMEMBER, THE GIRLS ARE UNAWARE OF WHAT HAPPENED ON THE FOLT CRUISE.)

Jasmine wondered. "M-Maybe Ash Called her just before it went down."

Cynthia nodded as they flew off towards the secret house on top of Mt. Silver.

Reporter Brittany Jones… (THIS IS A OC FROM LEGIONZ'S THE BETRAYED RISES)

An attractive blonde girl with bright blue eyes and wearing a very formal dress prepared her statement. She was currently on a boat in the middle of the ocean. She sighed. This was going to be a worldwide disaster. She sighed once more as the camera guy said. "And we're online in three, two, one…!"

"Hello Everyone, My Name is Brittany Jones and I am here today bringing you what I believe is the world's greatest disaster in the history of this world. You are now looking at the sight of the carnage of the FOLT Cruise that took off just a few short hours ago. Experts have determined that the cause of the explosion was indeed Sabotage of some sort.

However, being able to pinpoint who is responsible for this attack is difficult because there is no way of knowing who was the target on the ship since so many strong and powerful trainers were on the ship.

We have also received intelligence that Clemont, the Gym leader of Lumiose city in the Kalos region, is offering a reward to the person / people who can find those responsible for destroying the ship. Clemont had reportedly worked on the ship for 2 years.

The casualties for this event are rising through the roof. From the 3,000 people who were on the ship, only 200 have been confirmed to be alive. One of those people is the winner of this year's Kalos League, Miss Serena Y. She surfaced from the boat in disbelief, and said her two friends were lost in the explosion. She was very tearful and many people attempted to comfort her.

Mr. Charles Goodshow has also informed us that SOLT will be postponed for an unknown amount of time so that they can spend time and money to find those responsible for such an act.

We have confirmed now that a total of 2, 752 people are either dead or missing. Rescue teams are preparing their squadrons to go in and search, but it may already be too late for the people inside the boat. Amongst those presumed dead, Is Sinnoh League Victor John Stamkos. According to Miss Y, He was with her other friend Ash Ketchum in their cabin, which was located in the very middle of the ship. She had gone out to see the perimeter of the ship when the explosion had occurred. She saw the damage and quickly untied the closest lifeboats. She had allowed other people to go on the boat while she herself swam alongside the boat. She is currently mourning the loss of her two friends.

We will give out more information on the disaster as soon as we can. For all of those who lost friends and family on the boat, we hold you in our hearts."

The Eevee…

Time passed. They had actually lost track of all time. The air was becoming stale. They were scared and crying. They were all baby Pokémon, they were inexperienced.

One by one, the Eevee began to get lightheaded. Theyknew the end was near. However, what happened nextwas the most terrifying thing they would ever experience. The ship rumbled, and then completely went under. All the air that was left the ship almost immediately.

The Eevee cried as the water engulfed them. They squirmed around underwater in complete desperation while the last of their life faded away.

The Eevee that had seen its friend die was the last Eeveeto lose consciousness. However, just before it lost consciousness, it saw something coming towards it at a very fast speed. That was the last thing it remembered before blacking out.

COUGH COUGH COUGH COUGH

The Eevee remembered gurgling and spitting out seawater. It felt as though it was on the line between life and death. It very faintly opened it's eyes to see someone standing over it. The Eevee suddenly gasped when it felt life return to its body. It opened its eyes completely to see a young man with dark black hair that was thoroughly soaked. He smiled at the Eevee.

Just then, it noticed several figures start running all over the man. The Eevee suddenly realized it were it's brothers and sisters! The Eevee squealed in joy and jumped up to attack the man with hugs and licks for saving them.

The Man laughed. He was 16 years old. He had the face that made girls go absolutely crazy for him. He cried. "H-hey! That tickles!"

Another voice interrupted. "Hahahaha seems they like you!" The first man turned to the second man. The Eevee noticed the second man and ran over to thank him too. The second man laughed quite a bit as well. "No shit Sherlock." The first man said. He appeared serious at first, but then burst out laughing.

The second man continued laughing as well. He had brown hair that was short but was very soaked. He was 6 foot 2'. He was on the way to 18 years of age. He was very buff and his biceps were bulging, but not too much. He too was insanely good-looking.

"I can't believe we made it out." The first man said.

The second man chuckled. "Ash, all I know, is that we're here for a reason. It's our job to find that reason."

Ash grinned. "I know Johnny Boy, but…" He suddenly became sad. "All those people who died…" He then became enraged. "All because of that BITCH SERENA!" He roared at the top of his lungs.

John put his hand on his friend's shoulder. She had betrayed Ash far worse than himself. "We'll get that son-of-a-bitch. She'll pay for what she did to all these people. We'll avenge them."

Ash looked at his friend before nodding. She would pay for what she did. She would know another world of pain.

She would face justice. She would face the inevitable.

She would pay the most handsome of prices for her acts.

Death.

Yes.Ash decided."I will kill Serena for the tragedy she has brought upon this world, and anyone who helped her will meet similar fates." John nodded towards his friend.

Ash and John looked out over the horizon to where the sun was setting with determined looks in their eyes.

This wasn't over.

AN: Hahaha I couldn't kill them could I? The majority of next chapter will be a flashback most likely. It may also have some fluff… May being the key word.

Anyway, the 2nd pairing will be revealed in time. Here's a key hint… Unova has not been explored yet.

I would count on that journey at least taking up one chapter.

Anyway, please let me know how I did. This was a bit of an emotional chapter.

Poor Cynthia and Jasmine. They will know in time what happened so don't worry.

Oh… and something else happened. Lets see if you caught what it was.

If you didn't, don't worry. It was something small, and it will be explained next chapter.

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