Chapter 19: Kid-Napped
As the tournament continued, Happy and the others advanced to the next round, which were the semifinals. Time had passed in two hours, as there were other competitors defeated, leaving it to only fifteen. Competitors other than Happy, Charles, Unhaus, Tanner and Foodini (Zamenza) were an Ursaring, a Hitmontop, a Dusclops, a Nosepass, an Eiscue, a Seviper, a Durant, a Morgrem, a Linoone and a Drudiggon. However, Happy and the group (excluding Tengu) were unaware of what Chilli was planning behind the scenes.
Speaking of, Chilli was watching the group entirely with his henchmen until he received a Roto-Phone call from a Pokemon he knew other than his boss.
Chilli: Hello?
?: We're here.
Chilli: Good. Where are you?
?: Look no further than behind.
He turned around to see three Pokemon wearing cloaks with logos on it, somewhat similar to his lifting their hoods to reveal themselves: a Kecleon, a Frogadier and a mysterious thin, somewhat tall Pokemon in a brown cloak. The Kecleon had his frills and mouth being white, whilst his own body was orange, matching the color of the cloak he wore. The Frogadier was green and had a katana on his back, whilst wearing a belt full of round orbs of varying colors underneath his blue cloak.
The Frogadier was the first to speak with…
Frogadier: Ribbit! Is that the Tangela over there?
Chilli: It is.
Kecleon: And I see two familiar faces...She's just like her parents.
?: What's the plan, Lieutenant? Asking as a superior.
Chilli: Very simple. We take that Eevee there. Once we do, it'll force the Tangela to come after us and then we have him.
?: Question is, what'll happen if the others come with him? Especially that traitor and that Alakazam?
Chilli: Oh, there's nothing they can do. If Tanner comes after us, it'll be-
?: No. That Alakazam will be a problem. He is stronger than the others present. Not to mention he could probably pinpoint our movements using his psychic powers.
Chilli: Oh...I see what you mean.
?: This will not be an easy task.
Frogadier: *chuckles* I think you're forgetting somebody here. *points* Me.
?: Huh?
Frogadier: Don't forget why the boss hired me. You're looking at a master in the making of deception.
?: ...Elaborate.
Frogadier: These orbs under my belt are not for show. Why, I can swoop in and take that child without any worry.
?: ...Suppose the Alakazam notices you with his senses?
Frogadier: Like I said, you're looking at a master in the making of deception.
?: ...I suppose I'll have to help you. Taking the child alone isn't the only priority. We'll also take the Tangela. Whatever you can do, I'll be sure to follow without hesitation. Klepto, are you ready?
Klepto: Very.
Frogadier: *chuckles* Here I go.
He pulled the bubble scarf on his neck up to his face, covering his nose and mouth before vanishing in watery vapor. Zamenza and Moody immediately noticed their presence, but before they could do anything about it, they were pelted by bombs that created blue smoke, causing confusion among the group.
Moody: W-What the?!
Baye: What's happening?!
Charles: Are we under attack?!
Zamenza: (...A sneak attack…?!)
As the smoke lingered around the group they suddenly felt a drowsy sensation taking over their bodies. It didn't take long for them to drop to the floor asleep, but Zamenza was the last one to do so, as he couldn't sense nor see the perpetrators while struggling to stay awake.
Zamenza: (...N...No...I...I can't...u...use my...senses...W...What's...going...on…?)
He fell to the floor, now asleep like the others. From the sleeping group, both Moody and Eve were gone, along with the cloaked figures. An hour later, Tengu had joined the group with another familiar face, which was Mr. P and the Pinsir that carried him. Whilst Mr. P looked to be much better than he was before, he, along with the Pinsir and Tengu were shocked to find Zamenza and the group in such a state.
Tengu: What happened here?!
Mr. P: Are they dead?
Tengu walked up to feel the bodies one by one before reaching a conclusion.
Tengu: No. Their bodies are still warm. It seems that this was a sneak attack with the usage of sleeping bombs.
Mr. P: Ah.
Tengu then noticed something was amiss.
Tengu: Wait a minute...Where's Moody?
Mr. P: Is that a Pokemon who's with them?
Tengu: Yeah. And I'm guessing that whoever made the attack, they made off with him.
Zamenza was the first to slowly rise from his slumber, confused as to what was going on.
Zamenza: *groans, rubs eyes* ...What happened…?
Tengu: Zamenza! Did you see who did this to you?!
Zamenza: H...Huh…?
The others slowly rose from their slumber, also confused from what just happened. As Zamenza recollected his senses as he looked upon the group, his eyes widened in shock.
Zamenza: No! Moody and Eve are gone!
It didn't take long for everyone else to also notice and react with shock.
Baye: W-What?!
Tanner: Father!
Happy: Grandpa!
Unhaus: *growls* Dammit! I bet those Dirty Delinquent fellows did it! I have to save them!
As Unhaus was about to fly off in a blind rage, Zamenza stopped him using Psychic to hold him in place.
Unhaus: *grunts* Let me go! I have to save Eve!
Zamenza: Calm down first. Being rash will only make things worse.
Unhaus: But-
Tengu: He's right. I suggest not letting your emotions get the better of you.
Happy: But Master Zamenza, we have to save Grandpa!
Zamenza: I know Happy, but leave that to me.
Tengu: If those Dirty Delinquent fellows did this, then there's no mistaking what they're planning. They're attempting to lure us.
Mr. P: Never did I expect to hear about that organization again.
Zamenza: Tengu, I need you to do me a favor. Tell the authorities to cancel the tournament for the day. If you give them the reason, I'm sure they'll understand.
Tengu: Alright.
As Zamenza had left on his own, Tengu went to the stadium ring, where Nester was resting his wings on the ground and an audience cheering for the break to be over. Nester noticed he was coming to him, putting his mic on silent.
Nester: Hey, you're that contestant.
Tengu: Save that for later. We have an issue at hand. My old friend and a child were kidnapped by the Dirty Delinquents. I ask that you cancel the tournament for today until further notice.
Nester: A-As much as I would, my supervisors would be peeved about it.
Tengu: Dammit, this is an emergency! Did you not hear what I just said?!
Nester: Alright, alright! Calm down! I'll see what I can do.
He then turned his mic back on to make an announcement to the crowd.
Nester: Attention, ladies and gentlemen! I'm afraid that we'll have to postpone the tournament for today until further notice!
The entire crowd began jeering and booing knowing that their excitement was now over.
?: What the hell?!
?: Give us a reason why!
Nester: W-Well, according to what I've been told, a uh...Dirty Delinquents has kidnapped a child.
The entire crowd went from jeers to concern. However, all that stopped when some of the cloaked Pokemon in the audience pulled out guns and such weapons to further intimidate the crowd, which was surprising to everyone in attendance. One of them spoke loudly to address the entire stadium of the situation by shouting...
?: Alright, nobody moves! If you value your pathetic lives, then sit down and shut the hell up! We're in control now!
Tanner: Y-You've got to be kidding me…!
Unhaus: They were part of the audience?!
Charles: W-What do we do?!
A Lombre and two Pangoro wearing orange cloaks then pointed a gun at both Nester and Tengu, holding them hostage as they surrounded them.
Lombre: I suggest you come with us. No one's safe here.
Tengu: *growls* Why...Why are you doing this?! Why are you threatening us?! What's your goal?!
Lombre: Because we don't like anyone to know about this incident whilst achieving our goal. Now, come quietly, or risk seeing a stadium going up in smoke with burnt corpses everywhere.
Unhaus: This is bad…! We can't stay here!
Tanner: We'll have to leave without anyone knowing.
Charles: But what about that Tengu guy? We can't leave him here!
Tanner: He'll be fine. Let's go before they notice.
?: Notice what?
From behind, a cloaked Croagunk with a shotgun stood firm, cocking it as he pointed it at them.
Tanner: *growls* ...We don't have time for this!
Tanner then summoned vines and slapped the gun away from the Croagunk before he had time to fire. He followed up with a Headbutt, knocking the Croagunk out.
Tanner: Come on! We have to hurry!
As the group ran forward, they were stopped by more cloaked Pokemon wielding weapons, some with swords and knives.
?: You're not going anywhere.
?: I suggest staying right where you are! *chuckles*
Happy: We're saving Grandpa, no matter what!
Mr. P: Stop, Happy!
Happy continued on, ignoring Mr. P's words.
Tanner: Wait, Happy!
He ignored Tanner's voice. As he charged forward, a Thievul with shoulder guns took aim and fired a single bullet, missing Happy by a few meters, but he still kept going until he got close. As Happy got within inches of his face the Thievul got annoyed as he said...
Thievul: Go take a nap, squirt!
…As he slapped Happy with a paw, delivering enough force to knock him back and out cold. Baye and Charles rushed to Happy's aid to make sure he was alright. This was enough to enrage everyone, but their anger ceased when they saw Mr. P with eyes burned with disdain.
Mr. P: …How could you do such a thing?! I...I won't stand by any longer while you hurt any more innocent Pokemon!
Everyone then got to witness the most surprising thing that usually happens to a Pokemon at a certain point. Mr. P began glowing, with butterfly wings first appearing from his back before a creature slowly rose out of it, resembling a butterfly. The Pinsir dropped the cocoon that was once Mr. P, knowing what he saw. As the light faded, Mr. P was now a yellow-eyed Butterfree, having a black coat with spots on his face and body. He also had a pink mouth, hands and feet, and his wings were orange with two white spots on it, adding to the beautifying look.
Tanner: He...evolved!
Baye: He's so pretty…
A Totodile from the group scoffed it off as if it was nothing whilst Mr. P was flying towards them.
Totodile: I don't care if you're as fluttery as a Vivillon! Shoot him!
They took aim and fired at Mr. P, only to miss as he was far quicker than expected.
Mr. P: Time to take a nap for all of you!
His wings flapped faster, creating a blue powder from it as he passed over the gun-toting Pokemon gang. They soon fell asleep, dropping their weapons in the process. Baye placed Happy on her back with Charles running by his side.
Mr. P: Come on!
The group ran forward until they reached the docks. However, they noticed that Moby wasn't around.
Unhaus: Moby's not here. I think Zamenza took him to stop the Dirty Delinquents.
To the Pinsir or Mr. P, this wasn't surprising. He began to whistle, which caused a female Lapras to submerge from the water. The Lapras was larger, having a light green coat with a broken horn, some darker spots on her face and neck, and a brown shell on her back that had spiky knobs.
Lapras: Did you call?
Mr. P: Ah, Lydia. Just in time.
Charles: What kind of Pokemon is that? She's huge!
Lydia: You're back early Mr. P, and you've evolved. The Dirty Delinquents, I presume?
Baye: How did you know that?
Mr. P: Lydia here is a Lapras. Her hearing is exponential.
Lydia: We can talk more out on the sea. Hop aboard, everyone.
A few minutes later, everyone was sailing on Lydia's back on the open seas. Mr. P and Baye tended to the unconscious Happy, using a healing spore from his wings. Charles stood at his side, whilst Tanner, Unhaus and the Pinsir were on the lookout.
Baye: How can you do that?
Mr. P: This? This is a healing spore. It is to soothe wounds and ease the pain.
Baye: Say, do you know of any plants that heal wounds?
Mr. P: There are only a few I know of, and they're from my homeland.
Tanner: Mr. P, I know this is sudden and all, but I've never seen a Butterfree like you before.
Mr. P: I'm not originally from here. I think it's because of the place I was born from that allowed me to take this form.
Unhaus: So, you're a Butterfree from a faraway kingdom?
Mr. P: Yes. The Sect Kingdom, to be frank. It is home to some exotic plants that can heal wounds and soothe poison.
Baye: You mean there are other plants that can soothe poison better than Pecha Berries?
Mr. P: Exactly. Pecha Berries work but they're somewhat tame now compared to what scientists today are finding out. In other words, they're better at treating the poison more than Pecha Berries.
Baye: Amazing…
Happy then woke up, confused as to where he was.
Charles: Happy!
Happy: H-Huh…? Charles! Uh...Where am I?
Lydia: *smiles* It's nice to see the little one up.
Happy: Who's that?
Mr. P: Good to have you back, Happy.
Happy: ...Who are you?
Charles: Happy, this is Mr. P. He evolved when you were knocked out.
Happy: Wait, "evolved"? What's that?
Lydia: It's a process most Pokemon go through when they reach a certain point in their development. Also, I'm Lydia, a Lapras. Nice to meet you.
Happy: Nice to meet you too! So, this is you, Mr. P? Awesome!
Mr. P: Thank you. However, this matter is far more dangerous for you children. We'll have to take you home.
Happy: Huh? But what about my Grandpa and Eve? We have to save them!
Charles: Yeah! We can't sit here!
Mr. P: That's what Zamenza is doing right now. But I prefer getting you all home.
Tanner: ...Mr. P, I hate to mention this, but it's not safe to go home.
Mr. P: What do you mean?
Tanner: Before our situation right now...Zamenza told me earlier that there was a disturbance...I'm guessing that the Dirty Delinquents are harboring other areas, which means it's not safe at all to go anywhere.
Unhaus however, grew impatient, knowing that Eve was out there and in danger. He bowed his head down as he looked away from the group.
Unhaus: *growls* Dammit! *sighs* I'm sorry, but I can't sit idly by whilst Eve is out there with those goons. I'll see you guys later, I guess…
He flew off, leaving the group behind in his pursuit of Eve.
Happy: Where's Unhaus going?
Tanner: ...Nowhere, really. But let him. He'll be fine.
Lydia: I hope so. I can understand what he's feeling right now.
Baye: So, Miss Lydia...How long ago was it when you heard about the Dirty Delinquents?
Lydia: *ear twitches* It wasn't too long when I heard about them. I also heard that they were planning a takeover of the stadium should their name be uttered.
Tanner: Was that all? What about my father Moody or Eve? Did you hear anything about them?
Lydia: ...I'm sorry, but I never heard about that. Only the ones who docked there some time ago. Truly fearsome, if I say so.
Mr. P: ...If it's not safe anywhere, then you children will have to come along for the ride. But just make sure to stick with the adults.
Happy & Charles: Okay!
Lydia: So, what's our plan?
Mr. P: If we're lucky, we'll be storming their headquarters, rescue Moody and Eve, and leave without being detected.
Tanner: That ain't possible.
Mr. P: Hmm?
Tanner: They're a force beyond reckoning. They'll notice even the quickest of movements thanks to their newfound technology. And not to mention, we don't even know where their base is located.
Mr. P: Then we'll have to come up with a plan. If one of them attacks us, we can drag the information out of them. It's only a matter of time until then…
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