Pokémon Journey: Kalos Quest
Hey guys Paradox here and welcome to Chapter 64 and Chapter 21 of the Kalos Quest. Here is the second part of Drake's Solace and returns home. What will happen there? We gonna find out. Enjoy
P.S: like before,this happens at the same time as the group had that 'weird' day with Team Rocket.
"Life is a difficult game. You can win it only by retaining your birthright to be a person."- A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Chapter 64: A Solace Journey: Part 2
The night sky tear his face as the dark clouds dilated his vision. Riding on Pidgeot for nearly ten hours,Drake felt incredibly tired and no doubt Pidgeot felt the same way. They faced several types of weather ranged from normal sunny weather to face-cutting rain that spliced Drake's face. Sometimes the prolonged exposure to g forces from Pidgeot's sonic booms would cause blood to drip from his nostrils and even pass out,but like he told Pidgeot,he could care less about his condition.
His mind drew to Matt and Gudurr from previously. From them,to Ash and the others,to Diantha,to J and then...some reason skipping past Rylo and straight into the pit he was once housed. His only friend in there,the old man,who Drake sometimes brought food back for. Only one word came into mind those days.
"Vorkuta." The old man told him.
"Vorkuta." Drake whispered and kept whispering the word to himself. For long he's remembers the meaning of it,but it wasn't clear. Name maybe...no definitely. That's the Pit'a name but no one knows why. Drake ponder his mind trying to focus there but the strong winds disrupted him from line of thought. Finally passed the clouds,he finally saw lights,from street posts. At last,he made it.
"There it is Pidgeot. Home." Drake said.
(Name was given to me by reader awhile back. I like to thank him for the suggestion.)
Pallet Town
The crickets chiped in the yard,the night was young compared to Kalos time. Delia was finishing dinner with Mimey washing dishes. With the water running,they didn't hear the front door opening.
With a set of keys to the house,Drake walked in and shut the door. He inside was bright,colorful and familiar. The scent smelled breathtaking,meaning that his mom just got done with dinner for the night. From the open doorway to the kitchen,Mr. Mime came to the living room to see a familiar face standing at the doorway.
"Mime! Mr. Mime!" He said,crying out to the woman in the other room. "Mimey,what is it?" Delia asked as she walked into the living room to finally see her eldest son standing at the door. Surprised,but rather happy she was shocked to see Drake's condition. His clothes looked dry but also soaked and wrinkled,hair dirty,dirt,mud,and small scars on his face along with a bit of dry blood. Top of that,in his eyes,Drake looked like he hasn't gonna a wink of sleep for a week.
"Drake,what happened to you?" Delia asked her son. Rather then say,Drake slowly approached his mother in a sort of trance. The shocked to see his mother and the thought of what he'll tell her about what happened filled his mind. Time appeared to go slowly as Drake finally came to his mother face to face,neither has said anything.
Finally,out of guilt and sadness,Drake finally broke down and suddenly embraced his mother. Delia was surprised but mostly shocked,Drake continued to cry on her shoulder and Deila wondered something must've happened over in Kalos for Drake to be like this. She was determined to figure it out,for her son's sake,but for now she rubbed her son's back as he emptied everything on his mind.
"Shuu,it's okay,it's gonna be fine." Delia whispered in his ear while Drake cried. When he finally calmed down Delia invited him to the dinner table as she made tea for the both of them. Finally seated Delia began asking.
"Drake,what happen,is it about Ash?" She asked. "What? No no,Ash is fine,he's okay,it just something else." Drake said. Delia felt revived to know that whatever Drake was going through,it didn't involve Ash. "So what happen?" She asked. Drake stuttered and shrunk in his seat,fearing what is mother might think. "Honey,I'm your mother,and parent's is suppose to help their child anyway they can." Delia said. "I'll never fully grasp something like that." Drake said.
"That's because you're not a parent yourself...Drake,you can trust me." Delia said. Drake figure to hell with it. He won't be able slide past his own mother with this. "Alright...give me second,I'm gonna get something from my room." Drake said as he got up a preceded upstairs. Second door on the right,Drake walked into what was his room. Inside,everything was neat and spiffy basically meaning that the last time he slept in it which was months ago. He combed his desk until he found a small cylinder device and brought it back with him.
Back at the table,Drake placed the cylinder device in the center and turned it on. On it contains records,bios,interviews and personal notes on every criminal Drake had ever encountered. Every time when he comes back,he always had to update it with what he found on his travels. There,Drake found and clicked on Hunter J's personal file.
"Hmm...isn't this the Pokémon Hunter you and Ash ran into at Sinnoh two years ago." She asked. "The same one who we thought drown and blew up." Drake said. "What about her?" Delia asked. "Welll...two weeks ago,turns out she wasn't really dead. She survived." Drake explained.
"What?!"
"Survived,but she turned her into half cyborg all psychopath,but still maintain her tactical genius." Drake said. "Okay so what happen afterwards?" Delia asked. "She staged an assault on a power plant,played us and the police like stupid idiots,killed twenty people in the process,and...and." Drake said until he began to stutter. "Drake,take a breath and start again." Delia counciled her son as Drake followed her instructions.
"She..she tortured me. I've never faced something like that since Giovanni was still around." Drake said as Delia's face widened in worry. "No matter what I'd face...hey umm...when I first came back home from Sinnoh,you didn't recognize me huh?" Drake suddenly asked. "Drake...recognized?...why are you asking me this." Delia asked as she was tearing up. Drake looked at his mother beginning to cry which then caused him to begin crying. "Because...because as she tortured me. She told me...that I was like her...hateful,power hungry...a freak." Drake said as he cower in his chair.
"A freak...honey you're not a freak." "How do you know?! A week after her attack she then tried to bring anarchy to Lumiose City! While everyone was busy trying to save the city,I was fighting her on top of a skyscraper while she tried to get into my head!" Drake exploded. Delia felt more worryingly as Drake was getting unstable. "Mom...now look at the result." Drake then manifested his Aura with his hand to show its current condition,leaving Delia more and more shocked.
"Drake...your Aura." "Is tainted,because three days later I woke up on a hospital bed and Officer Jenny told that night...I..I...I killed her mom. I killed J in cold blood." Drake said as Delia felt sadden by this. No doubt now her son feels like a monster now. "Is there a warrant for your arrest?" Delia asked. "No,Officer Jenny told me no charges were filed for 'saving the city once again. Everyone who read the papers the next day hailed me,Ash and everyone who was involved against J heros...but,everyone thinks I slaughtered a monster,but they don't know that in doing so...I made myself one...J died a martyr,and revealed the truth of the kind of a person I am...a freak." Drake said. Delia couldn't take what Drake was saying anymore.
"That's it,I won't see my son moaning like this!...*sigh* Drake,you know about my old life in Team Rocket but...I want to tell you the reason why I wanted out." Delia said. "Mom,you don't have to bring pain back from old wounds." Drake said. "Believe me Drake,I've had plenty of time to move on from those days and the only thing that gives me a reason to do so is you and your brother." Delia said
"I've always thought you got out of Team Rocket was because of dad." Drake said. "That's partly true but the reason I've started having doubts started long before that." Delia said.
"What happened?"
"Not long after Giovanni took over after his mother retired,before his time we both were the organization's top agents. Always the ones to get the job done." Delia started. "Even when dad worked with Lance to stop you guys time after time?" Drake asked. "*sigh*...yes your father was like gum on a shoe. Can't even tell you how much money the organization lost." Said Delia.
"Mom where is this going?" Drake was loosing the point. "Well...the day started when Giovanni started and made me his right hand elite agent. One mission which I lead a two person team to a high populated area to catch Pokémon. Most of them we rounded up and all there was left was a baby Eevee and its mother. We caught the mother and the baby tried to fight back. It tackled one of my teammates and bit him. I reacted quickly and without thinking...I swung my baton at it and it struck against a tree and I hit it again...and again. Then I grabbed it and took it back with us at HQ." Delia said.
"From the passenger seat I heard the mother crying in the back. When we got there,we unloaded the Pokémon into cages until there were only the two Eevee left. But we noticed that the baby wasn't moving...I..I checked its pulse..and...nothing." Delia cried.
"The baby didn't make it." Drake cried as well for the guilt of having his mom bring back old blood. "No...as a result the mother attacked in rage. Made this scar." Delia said while pointing to a piece of scar tissue on her right wrist. "Then I was brought into Giovanni's office. I was repermented for killing a profit,but wasn't my concern. I killed a child and it didn't agree with me,I felt guilt,sadness,but Giovanni didn't care about what I was feeling which brought a shock to me since he was never heartless towards me." Said Delia.
"I argued for my mistake and he said it wasn't a mistake,it was a choice and I could only embrace the consequences. Even killing,he said I should live with it but I couldn't. He wasn't impressed and as an example he ordered the mother Eevee be brought into his office. It growled at us but Giovanni wasn't fazed. He told me to watch how he deals with choices. He let that stupid Persian loose on it right in front of me and when it was done. All that was left was a big red stain on the carpet." Delia cried.
"He killed it for you to harden." Drake said.
"That was his plan but this only deepen my guilt. Since that day,I no longer recognize the organization that was once my home and the man I once loved was only known to me as a stranger." Delia said. "You make it sound like his mother was a better person." Drake said.
"She was,back when we were young,promising agents. Madam Boss ran the organization with a code. She may have hated Pokémon,but she at least respected people within the organization...like...besides Giovanni,I had a friend/rival who sometimes coming along for the ride. Her name was Miyamoto but we always called her Miya. Just like me according to Madam Boss,she too showed much promise. We always competed on missions,trials,and even once Giovanni." Delia said.
"Eww." Drake spat out.
"Anyway,one day she told me she became pregnant although she mention that the father was never seen again after she found out. I went to hospital alone the night she gave birth to a daughter. She was...the sweetest thing imaginable. She had yet to name her. Minutes past and Madam Boss came by with an escort. She congratulated her on child's welcoming,she gave her a big raise,health benefits on herself and the baby. She even gave her an out so she could raise her." Delia said.
"What happened?" Drake asked.
"Well..months passed as Madam Boss was near retirement. A report came that Mew was recently spotted on Mount Silver,we were occupied with other matters and we didn't have an experience operative to investigate. So,as a last resort she called Miya for one last mission and through some convincing she agreed. As she was leaving in the car,I ran into her and hugged her tightly,before we could do anything else,the car drove away and the last thing I heard her tell me was...she made me the godmother of her little girl." Delia cried again.
"And Miya?" Drake asked.
"Months pass and we haven't gonna a message from Miya. Eventually so much time has passed that a small reconnaissance team was sent. They found nothing,no gear,no Mew,no body. Eventually the team called it and Miya was presumed dead. The news struck the both of us hard,I lost my best friend,and Madam Boss lost hers as well. It was too much and she retired sooner rather then later...*chuckled* the icing on the cake is...I don't even know what she named her daughter...some godmother I am." Delia said.
"Hey,you're still a great mom,and who knows,maybe we'll find out who her daughter is." Drake said. "Of that I'm still hopeful." Delia said. "Drake...like you,I've lost people I care about,I too committed sins of my own." Delia said. "But how...how do you do it,how do you cope?" Drake asked.
"You find something..something to hold dear and fight for. My for instance,is you and Ash and once your father... that's keeps me sane. Even though it took me time to reach now,during which I had to remain obvert of the moments,good moments,things that were good,remember those. The opportunities that come,take charge because you'll never know something good will come from it. Like...me finally marrying your father,whom I once hated and quarreled,and then having you and your brother." Delia said.
"Do you miss him?" Drake asked. "Every day,a man of goodness fuels his heart with great deeds Drake,much like your father. But a man's goodness roots deep into your core stems from his character. You once said that the angry little boy you once lived as couldn't understand that." Said Delia. "And he paid for it with his life." Drake concluded,remembering the moment he came back to the present anew person. "I fear of that boy mom,so angry,misguided...I still need to find answers for this." Drake said.
"Not tonight,right now you need rest." Said Delia. "I know,but I need to find a way to restabilized my Aura." Said Drake. "I understand...ha...I now know why your father preferred normality. He thought the dangers of wielding his Aura were too great." Said Delia. "He was probably right but at the time I didn't have a choice...you said you miss him and we don't know why he left us." Said Drake. "I've hoped it was for good reason." Said Delia.
"And if it isn't?" Drake asked.
"If he saw still alive,then he better not come to this house." Delia dared. "Now go get some sleep Drake. It's been a long night." Said Delia as they got up and they went to their rooms.
After a nice long shower,Drake laid on his bed,it's been so long since he laid in it that it made him feel younger. Tiredness has yet to set in and Drake was bored out of his mind. His sight drew to his watch resting on the nightstand next to mind. He remembered the voice mail Diantha left him and figured to pass the time. He grabbed it and pressed the call function and began to listen. Just her voice began to soothe his mind at ease.
Drake...Drake are you there? I know your phone is also your watch...well I knew since you didn't answer I figure you must've be not in the mood to talk to anyone. I've just noticed on the news and how you fought some sort of...robot lady and barely got out barely. I really hope you're okay...what am I saying? You're probably far from it,and now you're doubting yourself. Drake...you're a rarity,your not normal...because you're special to everyone,including me...I know whatever it is you're going through,you'll get through it,you always have...your tenacity is your greatest reflex...you never give up,I know you'll won't start now. You always find a way...when you're good and ready...I'll be here,waiting for you...you're my best friend...and best friends always watch each other's backs...like the old days. Well...goodbye Drake. I'll see you soon.
Drake chuckled as the feelings for his friend came back into his mind. "I love you Diantha." Drake smiled for the first time,and was pretty sure he didn't mean it as a friend though.
Morning came as Drake prepared to set off to Professor Oak's lab first. "Okay I'll be going mom." Drake said. "I hope you'll find what you're looking for honey,and remember...it isn't the just the deeds that deem the heart its also the core that it stems from." Said Delia. "Thanks mom,for everything." Drake thanked. "It's a mother's job. When you're a parent one day,you'll understand too." Said Delia as Drake finally parted from his house.
Pokémon Lab
Inside Professor Oak and Tracy took care of a bit of paperwork when Drake walked in. "Hello can I help-ah Drake great to see you. I thought you were in Kalos with Ash." Said the professor. "I came back for a while. I just gonna check on my Pokémon out back alright." Said Drake. "Alright,but be cautious." Said the professor. "Aren't I always?" Drake chuckled as he went outside.
In the back Drake saw numerous Pokémon,particularly a certain number at hurled up together and appear to be...playing football? "Okay I must be seeing things." Drake rubbed his eyes as he saw his brother's Pokémon trying to do a counter play on the field. As he saw the play go down,Drake noticed Ash's flying Pokémon watched while eating berries. Herracross snap the ball to who was quarterback was actually Pignite. Boldore played defense to protect Pignite but went toe to toe against Snorlax who was actually participating. With the opposing team like Totodile,Scraggy,Glalie,Oshawott,Krookodile,Snorlax,and Sceptile all aiming for Pignite. While Bulbasaur,Snivy,Gible,Buizel,Corphish,Bayleaf,Quilava,and Infernape played defense. But with the others closing in,Pignite did a last act and did a shove pass to Infernape. With his agile reflexes and every opposing Pokémon on the inside,Infernape managed to score one point for his team.
Drake smiled at such a clever play. Then Bulbasaur saw him and called everyone over to him,he may not be their trainer but he was closest to him. "Hey you guys,so this is what you guys do while Ash is away?" Drake asked. Bulbasaur spoke for all of them saying how at first it was volleyball but every serve ended the ball being deflated. "Ha,well that's a great outlet for you guys,Ash would be stroke." Drake said. Bulbasaur once again spoke asking how was their trainer in Kalos.
"Let's just say you all won't even recognize him." Drake laughed as he saw the confusion in their eyes. "Believe me,he thinks of you guys everyday. But I can tell you guys miss the action,being out there...I'll pass your message to him when I see him guys." Drake said as he then caused Ash's Pokémon to smile.
After leaving Ash's Pokémon to their game,Drake went to a secluded part of the yard to see an open field of Grassy fields and such. He knew his Pokémon enjoy the quiet,peaceful area to do their training,but Tracy always made sure they were fed and cleaned.
Drake then shot up an Aura Sphere into the air,sending a signal to mean his return like Bulbasaur's Solar Beam signal. One by one,his Pokémon came to and embrace their trainer. He didn't have as much as Ash but they prove to be the best of the best. His Pokémon composed of a Butterfree,Venusaur,Blastoise,Nodorino,Rhydon,Rapidash,Alakazam,and a Dragonite. From other regions he caught only Banette,Lucario,Duosion,and lasty was Vivillon. Drake stood on one side as he released everyone else from his belt. With Charizard,Pidgeot,Raichu,Lucario,and Vivillion now out,Drake gave everyone a moment to get reunited. Butterfree of course,took an interest in Vivillion which Drake almost forgot that his Butterfree was female.
"Oooo,someone getten lovestruck." Lucario took noticed and pointed to everyone out. Having an Adamant nature,Butterfree nearly attacked Lucario until Vivillion calmed her down while stating something about Lucario. "Hey! I am not a bitc-""okay,reunion is past!" Drake stopped Lucario he could finish. With everyone now hundled up,Drake spoke.
"Listen guys...I came back because...well I took several steps back and I feel I have disgraced myself..disgraced all of you as well. To be honest...I didn't think I have a fighting chance here,ask anyone who was with me in Kalos." Said Drake as each of his Pokémon looked at each other,they wondered what exactly could've happen to caused their trainer to lose faith in himself.
"I think I speak for all of us Master and that we haven't lost faith in you even if you did. And in my opinion...I still think the bitch deserved to die." Said Lucario. "Thanks for that...candor Lucario,even though it wasn't my call to make." Drake said. "*sigh*...I came back to find answers...and I don't think I could do it alone. So,if you're all in...we're going on a little trip." Said Drake. All the Pokémon nodded that they were in as everyone then preceded to walk back to the lab.
Drake explained that he was taking his Pokémon out for awhile. Being the champion of a region did have great privileges of course and with the professor's acceptance. Drake returned everyone except Charizard(figured Pidgeot needed a long rest from the long flight)in their Pokeballs and put them in his bag. After bidding the duo farewell,he mounted on Charizard and took off.
"Alright old friend,first stop: The Indigo League."
Indigo League
In Lorelei's battlefield,two elite trainers were batting while the other two observed.
"Come on Leia. That's a cheap shot!" A male argue. "Cheap shots don't stop people like us Rick." Leia said. "Come on,Lori,Karen that was a cheap shot right?" Rick asked the two women. On the side of the field were two women in their mid thirties,one was a redhead in a black sleeveless blouse,magenta skirt,black short heel shoes,and last were a gold bracelet and black frame glasses. Being the oldest member,Lorelei became the leader of the Elite Four. Professionalism is her policy but has learn to look past just her views but at the uniqueness each trainers has. Aside from that,Lorelei always thought it's important to persevere the past hence she won't retire anytime soon.
Karen,much like Lorelei,wore a yellow-black crop top that exposed her stomach and and lower back,blue long hair,white short pants with a yellow belt that went above her ankles,yellow heels and silver eyes. When Agatha retired,Lorelei recommended her closest friend since their teenage years to join in. Being a free spirited Dark type specialist,Karen agreed to join. Her skill matched her best friend as she believes in heart not vision. 'Strong,weak? There's no such thing. Only the perception of people beliefs.' This is how opponents would get confused to those who have yet to learn this,and Karen believes in victory being achievable if they play their hearts through,much like her champion leader,Drake.
Leia,much like her partner Rick were abit younger then the two women,only in their early twenties like Drake. Like any good woman,Leia had great fashion sense. She had long brown hair,blue eyes,fair skin color with a bit of makeup applied to match. As for appearance she wore a black short leather jacket,a white blouse tucked halfway,dark blue skinny jeans and white shoes with black stripes. Even though some would confuse Leia with a Ghost or Psychic type,Leia fully embrace being a Grass type specialist since like her appearance and philosophy,'a rose can be just as just as dangerous as it's beauty' she has mad batting skills that caught Drake and Lorelei's attention and make this kind of showmanship Elite Four material.
Rick is respectable young man. At the same age as Leia,Rick had black hair with brown eyes,a black long sleeve that shows a muscular body but a small physic,black jeans,and red sneakers to boot. Rick showed potential from a Johto Conference years back when Drake started. A Fire type specialist at heart,his passions can heat up any kind of opponent to show their brightest potential. Tested secretly by Drake and Lorelei,Rick battled a powerful opponent and lost narrowly. Despite losing,the opponent claimed he hadn't had a fiery battle like so in ages,that's how Drake and Lorelei knew Rick would be a promising member. Rick joined the crew and promised himself his worth to the team. There was just one thing he wasn't counting on when he accepted of course.
Leia
Overtime,Rick was beginning to fall in love with her despite being total opposites in personality and Pokémon like Leia is calm under pressure,Rick can be cunning regardless. Just like overtime,it didn't long for Drake,Lorelei,and Karen to find out,only Leia didn't know. Some days they train and get along,and others they train and actually argue over tactics. Rick was careful not to take things too far as he didn't want to lose Leia. He would even admit defeat when he has to just to give Leia a moment of happiness.
"Alright guys,the Conference starts in a few months,let's keep on showing why we're the best." Lorelei said. "If Drake was here,he would pitch in." Rick said. "Rick you know why he's always out." Karen claimed. "I know,I know,and that's how the world around us tends to be a safer place." Rick said. "Beside,Drake put his total devotion in us to look after things while he's gone." Leia commented.
"Alright,as we uphold his wish,let's continue. Karen and Leia are next." Lorelei said as the both ladies stood against each other. Suddenly on her glasses flames showed a visual of an an alert. "Hold on guys. I'm getting an intrusion alert." Lorelei said. "Where?" Karen asked. "It's-its in here...the champion's room specifically." Lorelei gasped as did everyone else.
Marching straight to the Champion's room,the door remained locked but not until Lorelei inputs a coded digit. "Who would break in?! Here of all places!" Leia whispered. "All I know is whoever it is,is gonna be cut in two." Rick said. "You and me both Rick,but for now. Let's say hello to our uninvited guest." Lorelei said as the door slid open.
Inside the room was dark with nothing but a spotlight shining on one person sitting in the middle of the room. Whoever it was,he was shirtless with his back facing towards the three. He seem to be meditating without uddering a sound. "Who is that?" Rick asked. "I don't know. Hey you! You can't be in!" Lorelei was interrupted when the figure raised his finger,signaling to be quiet.
Suddenly another figure quickly strikes from the darkness towards the male however a quick leg sweep and quick Aura Sphere sent him backwards. Another flew in to attack but a quick jump and toss towards one of the walls make quick work of it. With that,Drake sigh at his progress and clapped his hands twice which lit the room fully. The room showed Lucario groaning on one side of the field and Dragonite lying backwards on the wall on the other side. The rest of his Pokémon watched from the slide lines.
"Okay...that sucked. That sucked so much." Lucario spat as he got up. "You're telling me,I thought this exercise would've worked but I still don't feel different!" Drake said. "For the record,Dark Aura hurts much more then normal Aura." Lucario said. "You vonluteer,and I'm sorry for using the wrong method. The both of you." Drake groaned out. He thought his meditated exercise would've at least help restabilize his Aura back to normal but had no effect. "Alright,let's stop for now." Drake said as he then turned to see his comrades. "Oh...hey guys." Drake smiled as he tried to find his shirt.
"Drake...this is a surprise." Lorelei didn't expect Drake to come back so soon. "It's great you see you!" Karen said as she went to hug him as did everyone else. "Yea,I miss you guys too." Drake smiled abit. "How's Kalos like? Is it really true about it being the most romantic getaway in the world?" Karen ohhgged the question. "Kalos is great,it's nice and you're down right about your statement Karen." Drake said. "Really? Meet anyone special there?" Leia then jumped in. "Okay,now this even I gotta hear." Lorelei grew curious.
Drake's current situation prevented him from mentioning Diantha,even though nothing was really going on about them. "No,but my little brother Ash did on the other hand." Drake said. "Really,your little brother nailed a girl before you did?! *laughing* that is classic!" Rick said as he laughed. "Well I'm still happy for him." Drake said as he thought of asking if Rick broke the ice with Leia just yet soon.
"So...what brings you back home?" Lorelei asked. "Well...that's the question. I gotta tell you guys something." Drake's mood then lower which peaked the Four's interest. "Let's just say...I may have gone back two steps behind and now...I'm stuck in a runt." Drake said. "Wait...what do you mean?" Karen asked.
Later through some very technicalogical means,Drake displayed J's file on the main screen. "Isn't that the Pokémon Hunter you and your brother faced in Sinnoh?" Lorelei asked. "The same one who died in an underwater explosion." Karen asked too. "Yep...and turns out two weeks ago she was very much alive and looked like this." Drake then displayed J's current condition from last week.
"Oh shit." Rick said as they saw J's new cybernetics. "That's what I said too. To try to get to me and Ash,she staged an assault at a Power Plant,and took the lives of nineteen scientists and one police officer." Drake explained,leaving the Four's shocked. "She managed to torture me that day and got away with it." Drake said. "So she's in the wind?" Leia asked. "Well...no." Drake said,leaving the Four confused.
"A week later,she attacked Lumiose City. Myself,Ash,our friends and the LCPD went up against her." Drake said. "But you guys stopped her right?" Rick asked. "Yes...but at a heavy price." Drake said.
"I fought her on top of Prism Tower,in front of all of Kalos to see...to put it in short terms,she got inside my head and I..I felt something else. And in a dark con of action...I killed her...in cold blood." Drake confessed leaving the Four's shocked. Their leader did the unthinkable. "So...Drake,did you come back here to avoid arrest?" Lorelei said. "No,no Arceus no,Officer Jenny claimed what I did was totally justified and...everyone hails me a hero." Drake went to lean against a wall.
"But right now,you don't feel like a hero." Lorelei said. Drake smile internally as Lorelei always knew how Drake feels. "No...killing doesn't make heros. It forges monsters which is what J told me before she died. She's a martyr when she admitted the truth...I've disgraced myself and everything I stood for." Drake looked down to the dirt. The Four couldn't even comprehend what Drake was saying. Whenever he was there for them,he always knew what to say,but now...he appears before them broken.
"Hey,it's alright." Karen laid next to him. "Well...it's better now then it was a few days ago." Drake said. "Why's that?" Leia asked. "Well...I was moping around,I cut myself from people even my own brother for their safety,heck I wouldn't even let my Pokémon out of their poke balls until dinner." Drake said. "He speaks the truth. He kept us prisoner." Lucario blurred out.
"Thanks Lucario...anyway,after a long conversation with my mother,I figure I need to find answers." Drake said. "Answers to what?" Rick asked. Drake then showed them his current Aura situation. "I'm guessing that's not normal is it?" Rick asked. "Esshh you think Rick?" Leia scowled him.
"Regardless I'm nowhere near close to cracking this fully. Drake said. "Well,what did your mother tell you?" Lorelei asked. "What I needed to hear to get my ass up...heck that was the first time I ever heard you mention her in awhile." Drake said. "Well you're always gone and...that's because back then she was once a criminal." Lorelei said. "Not anymore Lori,and she was even nice enough to let you be one of her bridesmaids at her wedding." Drake scowled her.
"Right...I'm sorry." Lorelei apologized. "Wasn't that the last time you ever went to a wedding?" Karen asked. "Yes it was...that was a happy day for everyone...especially Red and Delia." Lorelei said,causing Drake to smile too. "No offense but my life is really...really fucked up." Drake said. "Drake...I think I speak for everyone is...the truth,you're just like your father,noble,caring,inspiring." "Even though I can't really neither of those for trainers." Drake interpreted Lori.
"And greatly..your desire for justice of course. Drake...just like you bearing all the weight,making decisions on your own and especially...thinking you don't inspire hope out they...you're wrong at all three categories. You're not the only one could defend people,you don't have to hold their hand at every minute of every day,and you don't have to think highly of yourself all he time." Lorelei said.
"Probably,but all the shit I've faced we seen was beyond imaginational proportions. Think about it,Dicators,Pokémon Hunters,Masterminds,Crime Organizations;those are in a league of their own." Drake said. "Yes but." "But nothing,who would bring the fight to them if we can't even stand for ourselves." Drake said.
"Drake,you just prove yourself wrong. See this is you,inspiring us,giving us hope." Said Karen. "She's right bro,like it or not you're the glue that holds this crew together." Rick said. "That's why you're Kanto White Knight Drake,only a Dark one would only fight in the grey,but a White Knight could fight and inspire." Said Leia. "Plus,you're a Ryhorn on a full charge. You'll let nothing stop you." Karen said. "And I speak last Drake...I've seen you go through all sorts of Hell. You're your father's son,and more importantly...your a Ketchum. And the Ketchum's foundations isn't cruel matter or dark cons of them. It's Providence Drake. It's your Birthright. I may haven't seen it in that little boy back then,but I sure as hell do see it in the man you are." Lorelei finished.
Drake cried as he stood up. "You haven't given up on me." Drake asked. "Never." All four said. "So you guys are gonna be alright here?" Drake asked. "Yea,I mean,what are gonna do now?" Lorelei asked. "I'm just gonna be around Kanto for awhile. Until I could find a way to fight." Drake said as he signaled his Pokémon to return to their pokeballs. Drake then preceded to walk out the door to the outside. "You think he'll come back on top?" Karen asked Lorelei. "It's Drake,he always does." Lorelei said as the Four's saw their leader finally head out the door as it slid back close.
Back in the air with Charizard,Drake figured to flying around Kanto while visiting the citys. One things for certain,this feels home as he now search answers to his Aura stability as the Journey continues.
Done well guys,here's part two and with the next and final part of the Solace Journey coming soon. But for now,next chapter we'll see the group fianlly arrive in Laverre City. Stay tune on what happens there as the plot thickens. Thanks for reading,like,comment and this is Paradox signing off. Goodbye.
