The previous activities that Akira and Forrest had gotten up to, had been forgotten at the time being as the group of Tamers were currently discussing their plans for the day.

"We have to assume that whoever stole the manuscript is either trying to protect the identity of the Prince or that they want to find the Prince." Akira pointed out to the others though this wasn't the only thing that he spoke. "Ash, Forrest I want you two to return to the client's shop and question him further about the information that his manuscript contained within it while I am going to go get some answers from my old home."

Though upon hearing that Akira was returning to the orphanage, Ash started to speak. "They threw you out, so why would you be returning there?" Ash growled as he crossed his arms in defiance of Akira's destination.

"I'm thinking that since Team Rocket was dealing with that slaver who was trying to sell kids from the orphanage then maybe they are also operating within Pallet. By going to check out my old home, I can see if they are there as well as check on the other kids." Akira explained and though he could tell that the other male was not satisfied he was no longer putting up a fight about Akira's plan.

With their plans now made the three boys split up once more, hoping that this time their search wouldn't be in vain. While Forrest and Ash made their way towards the market district, Akira had went in the opposite direction towards the outskirts of Pallet Town where the orphanage resides.

Though his destination was on the outskirts of Pallet, It didn't take Akira that long to get to the large building that housed the orphans of Pallet Town.

"Where is everyone?" Akira questioned as he took notice of the deathly quiet that was never the norm for the orphanage.

To ensure that he was protected if trouble occurred Akira called out two of his Pokémon. "Natsu. Inari. Come out." Akira ordered in a hushed tone of voice as he held the Pokéballs up in the air.

As the glow vanished it revealed the two Pokémon that he had called.

With that Akira and his companions made their way towards the entrance of the orphanage.

"Never thought I would be back here..." Akira contemplated as he pushed the creaky doors open. Though before he could step inside he heard something snap and moments after the sound echoed out a large rock slammed into the door, right where his head would of been.

"What the hell..." Akira muttered as he pulled out the knife that he still had from his battle with Team Rocket.

Now knowing that there was danger about, Akira took on a more cautious stance as well as recalled both Natsu and Inari into their Pokéballs to ensure that they weren't harmed by any other traps that were set.

Slithering through the open door like a burglar would an open window, Akira was sure to be careful for other traps.

Though as he entered the building he saw that it had been ravaged. "It looks like a war zone in here!" Akira cried out in horror upon seeing the bodies of both young and old alike.

Akira could see that these bodies were attacked by blade as well as teeth and claw. He also saw some that had charred flesh. "This has to be Team Rocket..." Akira concluded and a moment later he saw a corpse that was wearing the uniform of their members.

Beside the corpse of the villain was a Pokéball that was broken which told Akira that there may be a now wild Pokémon running rampant throughout the orphanage. Though besides the broken Pokéball were two that were still intact, though whether or not they held any Pokémon were still undetermined but nonetheless Akira collected the two intact Pokéballs.

Knowing where the children would go to hide if there were still any left alive within the building, Akira started to make his way towards a room that has been hidden from the orphanage workers. With each step that he took up the stairs he was sure to make sure that no trap was set which made the process take all that longer than it would normally have taken. Though eventually Akira had made it to the top of the staircase and was now making his way towards the hidden room.

As he neared the location of the door, Akira heard what sounded like an animal scratching on a door. Since Akira knew that there weren't any animals besides maybe a mouse or too running around the orphanage, he knew that it had to be the Pokémon that once inhabited that broken Pokéball.

"Damnit...I was really hoping I wouldn't have to fight today." Akira muttered to himself, though he must have spoken to loudly because soon the scratching had stopped and was replaced with a growl.

Knowing that a fight was inevitable he pulled his blade up to wait for the attack that he knew was going to happen. As the creature came around the corner to find a potential meal, Akira saw a canine Pokémon that had reddish orange fur with two black stripes running across its back while it also had one on each of its legs. While the fur on its underbelly as well as on the top of its head was a creme color. Seeing the small sheath that hung underneath the creature, Akira knew that it was male.

The moment that it saw Akira it charged and knowing that it was too late to call out one of his Pokémon he did the only thing that he knew to, which was to swing his knife at the creature.

Seeing the knife coming towards it, the creature did the only thing a living thing would do which was to dive out of the way.

This gave Akira an opening to kick the Pokémon, which he did as soon as he saw the opening. Akira's attack sent the Pokémon spiraling into a nearby wall. Seeing that the creature was struggling to get back up, Akira unclipped and threw an empty Pokéball at the creature since he knew that leaving it alive and uncaptured could prove deadly for him or the other survivors of the orphanage if there was any.

Akira watched as the Pokémon was sucked inside the Pokéball and though he didn't start this day out wanting to capture another Pokémon, he was really hoping that his Pokéball would stop its twitching.

Which thankfully it did. Knowing that it wasn't the right time to make any more noises, Akira picked up the Pokéball that now held his newest Pokémon. With this threat ended, Akira clipped the Pokéball onto his belt as he made the rest of the journey towards the entrance to the hidden room.

Though thankfully it didn't take much longer and soon Akira found himself pushing through the door to see one of the most horrible sights that he has ever seen in his young life.

Akira's Pokmon

Vulpix(Shiny)(M)-Inari

Moves: Ember, Tackle, Flamethrower, Scratch

Ability: Unknown

Charmander(M)-Natsu

Moves: Ember, Scratch

Ability: Inferno

Sandshrew(M)-Sandstorm

Moves: Dig

Ability: Unknown

Unknown Fourth Pokémon

Unknown Fifth Pokémon

Authors notes: Thank you everyone who has read this latest chapter, I decided to have Akira visit his old home to see what can happen to those who are not able to protect themselves. This will be a turning point for Akira and will help shape him into the person he will be later in life. Also, I know that it is kind of early to have Akira capture another Pokémon but since that is kind of the idea of the whole thing I decided to have him do it anyway. As always review and comment with your likes, dislikes and other general comments.