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Before the Capture: Venus Chapter Three
Her parents were silent as Venus marched behind them on the way to meet Zephyrus, so she had a lot of time to think. She knew she had been wrongly accused, but she also knew that the Noctowl was very stubborn, and would not be convinced otherwise of anything by the little Bulbasaur (even though she didn't think she was so little). Stealing an egg from a Pokémon nest was a huge crime in the meadow, and she was afraid of what punishment she'd get for this one.
Aw, I'm sure he's cooled off by now, she had told Blade. Venus sighed. That wasn't likely; once he became angry, he wouldn't settle down until something (or someone) had been made to suffer the consequences.
{Stupid Ekans, she thought. Why couldn't you have stolen ANYONE else's egg of all those stupid nests? THEN I'd probably be considered a hero for rescuing it. Grr, if I ever get my vines on you again, you won't BE so lucky...}
Way too soon, Venus and her parents arrived at Meeting Peak. Sure enough, Zephyrus was still fuming at the top. He wasted no time in getting to the point.
{Venus, you have committed a great crime in this meadow,} he started. {I'm afraid I have no other options except to expel you...} Venus gasped as she stared wide-eyed at the Grand Guardian.
{. and your family as well.} The two Venusaur and Bulbasaur were too shocked to speak for a full two minutes. Adonis started to open his mouth to speak, but Venus beat him to it.
{Hey, wait a minute! Why should my parents be punished for something I didn't even really do?!}
{Venus!} her mother cried, but she continued. Zephyrus, for once in his life, looked interested in what she had to say.
{And even if I had done it, that's no reason to banish my parents! My mom is terrified of being caught, and we've never felt safer anywhere but here!}
{Well, little Bulbasaur,} Zephyrus replied, {if you were a bit older and stronger, I'd have sent you on your own, but you obviously still need your parents' protection.} Venus tinged red.
{I've already TOLD you! I'm very strong for my age! I could take care of myself outside this stupid meadow. The only reason I'm not stronger is because I'm shut in here with a bunch of Flying-types that could cream me!} She turned around to look at her parents. {Mom, Dad, I don't want you to leave if you don't want to-please, you guys said yourselves that you're amazed at my level, didn't you?}
Aphrodite and Adonis looked at each other for a second before they replied with a reluctant nod of their heads. After some deliberation, Zephyrus spoke up.
{Venus, I cannot let you off the hook for what you have done. I will give you until dawn tomorrow to decide whether only you go, or your entire family goes.} Venus shook her head.
{Arg... But I didn't take your egg!} Venus cried desperately.
{I don't want to hear that any more. My decision is final, and I hope that by sunrise, so is yours.} With that, he flew back to his nest.
Venus sat quietly as her parents discussed the issue a few yards away. After what seemed like forever, they returned to Venus to announce their decision.
{Honey, we've decided that...} her mother started.
{That it would be best if we all left together,} her father finished for her. Venus was shocked.
{But you guys can't! What about the safety of the meadow? Why can't you stand up for yourselves for once! You're two huge Venusaur in this field of puny Pidgey!} she cried with blurred vision.
{That's enough, young lady,} Adonis reprimanded. {We know you wouldn't do anything like taking an egg, but I can't stand seeing that old bird treating you like this. This may be a field full of "puny Pidgey", but being Grass-types, even we couldn't overcome a full-grown Flying-type like Zephyrus. Anyway,} he continued in a softer tone, {I'm sure we'll find another haven like this without being caught.}
At these words, Venus glanced at her mother. {She's obviously terrified,} Venus concluded. {Time to put my plan into action...}
{Okay, Dad. I suppose you're right,} she said with all the acting skills she could muster. {Let's just go get a good night's sleep before tomorrow's journey. But... can I say goodbye to Blade first? I mean, she is my best friend.}
{Well, of course you can, dear,} Aphrodite said. {Just be back before the moon gets too high.}
{Okay, Mom, I will. Thanks!} she replied as she trotted off to talk with Blade.
Blade saw her Grass-type friend coming and decided to meet her halfway. She knew all too well that Venus probably wanted to discuss the plan she had started earlier, and Blade didn't need her parents to interfere (although she partly wished they would).
{Blade! We gotta talk, now.}
{Whoa, what happened? What did Zephyrus do?}
{Oh, I wish I could evolve into a Venusaur right now and Solarbeam his carcass to that Power Plant and have the Electabuzz take care of him!} Venus responded as loudly as she could without arousing any unwanted attention.
{That bad, huh?}
{It was horrible! First, he condemned both my family and me to banishment, and then he decided instead to put my parents through the misery of deciding for themselves to leave by giving us the choice of sending only me or all of us!} Blade gasped.
{You mean...} Venus nodded slowly as Blade's eyes widened.
{Well, of course my parents decided to go with me. I mean, they're my parents and they want to take care of me. But my mom is scared to death of being captured; she's seen what happens when Pokémon are caught by power- hungry trainers. I have to take care of my parents, too, you know.}
{But, if you go off on your own, won't they try to find you?}
{Not if I leave a little note telling them not to-I can write it in the dust. 'Saur writing doesn't take a lot of characters.} Blade gave her a skeptical look.
{You mean you have a written language not even other Pokémon know about?}
{Well, sure. What do you think really made those cave markings humans are always investigating?} she said with a tinge of pride. Blade could only sigh.
{Well, anyway, do you really think you could get away with it? What if you're not tough enough to deal with the outside world?} Venus looked shocked.
{What do you mean by that?} That was when the truth came out.
{Oh, Venus,} Blade began with tears in her eyes, {I know you're strong, but I'm still worried. You're my best friend, and if you go away, I won't have anyone to talk to, or play ball with, or-}
{-To protect you from the other Spearow?} Venus interrupted, raising an eyebrow.
{Well, yeah, that too, but...}
{That's why,} Venus continued more quietly, {I want you to come with me. You said yourself you'd like to become stronger, and this is the best way to do it. This is the perfect opportunity for adventure, Blade! You don't want to grow old and die in this Meadow of Misery, do you?} Blade sniffled.
{No. but this isn't the way I wanted to do it...} Venus watched her friend as the Spearow seemed to argue with herself. Now it was Venus's turn to sigh.
{Well, I won't force you to do anything you don't want to do... but please think about it, OK?} She moved closer to the Tiny Bird to prevent anyone else from hearing what she said next. {I'll probably be leaving when the moon is above the tallest pine tree. If you're coming, meet me at the edge of the meadow. But in case you don't come... goodbye, my friend.} She embraced Blade with her vines before heading back for her nest. Blade watched her go.
{Goodbye, Venus,} she said silently.
~*~
When she was sure her parents were asleep, she used her vines to scrawl a note quickly in her shorthanded 'Saur language in the dirt near her parents. It read:
Dear Mom and Dad, I can't let you leave with me. I'm strong enough now to take care of myself, so please don't worry. You should stay here and live your lives in peace and safety. Now that I'm not here, Zephyrus should be tolerable. Please don't try to find me; I'm probably long gone by now. I love you, and I hope to see you again when I'm stronger. Love, Venus P.S.- Oh, and if Blade is gone, she went with me.
Afterwards, she headed toward the edge of the meadow, hoping to see her feathered friend there. To her disappointment, she couldn't see any sign of Blade as she trekked across the grass. {Maybe it would be best for her to stay a little longer... but I hope she does leave sooner rather than later} she thought to herself. But just as she was approaching the forest, she could hear a fluttering sound behind her.
{Venus! Venus, wait!} Blade cried before landing next to the Bulbasaur.
{So, you decided to come after all?} Venus greeted her as Blade rested, panting.
{Yes,} she finally managed to gasp. {Especially now that I remember... how hard it is to fly... with these stubby wings. Maybe... if we go and train together, I can evolve into a Fearow, and I won't have to worry about them anymore,} she replied quietly when she regained her breath.
{That's the spirit!} Venus commended her friend with bright eyes. She and Blade turned toward the forest.
{Okay, let's go; adventure awaits!} she cried.
{But are you so sure adventure is ready for the likes of you two?} a new voice remarked behind them. The duo turned around... and blanched at what they saw.
{Oh no... not again,} Venus groaned. _____________________________________________________________
Dun dun dun! So now who's trying to keep our Poképals from destiny? Will they ever leave the blasted meadow, or shall I waste more time and chapters at that place? You have to read and review to find out!
A/N: Now that I'm about to move into college, I don't know how long it will be before I put up the next chapter (of this or my Kirby story... not that anyone's interested in that one... ;_;). But, there's a laptop included in the tuition, so I'll still have good access to Word... as long as I'm not hounded with homework... ^^; Well, whatever happens, just remember, Venus loves you! {Saur! (^n__n^)}
Before the Capture: Venus Chapter Three
Her parents were silent as Venus marched behind them on the way to meet Zephyrus, so she had a lot of time to think. She knew she had been wrongly accused, but she also knew that the Noctowl was very stubborn, and would not be convinced otherwise of anything by the little Bulbasaur (even though she didn't think she was so little). Stealing an egg from a Pokémon nest was a huge crime in the meadow, and she was afraid of what punishment she'd get for this one.
Aw, I'm sure he's cooled off by now, she had told Blade. Venus sighed. That wasn't likely; once he became angry, he wouldn't settle down until something (or someone) had been made to suffer the consequences.
{Stupid Ekans, she thought. Why couldn't you have stolen ANYONE else's egg of all those stupid nests? THEN I'd probably be considered a hero for rescuing it. Grr, if I ever get my vines on you again, you won't BE so lucky...}
Way too soon, Venus and her parents arrived at Meeting Peak. Sure enough, Zephyrus was still fuming at the top. He wasted no time in getting to the point.
{Venus, you have committed a great crime in this meadow,} he started. {I'm afraid I have no other options except to expel you...} Venus gasped as she stared wide-eyed at the Grand Guardian.
{. and your family as well.} The two Venusaur and Bulbasaur were too shocked to speak for a full two minutes. Adonis started to open his mouth to speak, but Venus beat him to it.
{Hey, wait a minute! Why should my parents be punished for something I didn't even really do?!}
{Venus!} her mother cried, but she continued. Zephyrus, for once in his life, looked interested in what she had to say.
{And even if I had done it, that's no reason to banish my parents! My mom is terrified of being caught, and we've never felt safer anywhere but here!}
{Well, little Bulbasaur,} Zephyrus replied, {if you were a bit older and stronger, I'd have sent you on your own, but you obviously still need your parents' protection.} Venus tinged red.
{I've already TOLD you! I'm very strong for my age! I could take care of myself outside this stupid meadow. The only reason I'm not stronger is because I'm shut in here with a bunch of Flying-types that could cream me!} She turned around to look at her parents. {Mom, Dad, I don't want you to leave if you don't want to-please, you guys said yourselves that you're amazed at my level, didn't you?}
Aphrodite and Adonis looked at each other for a second before they replied with a reluctant nod of their heads. After some deliberation, Zephyrus spoke up.
{Venus, I cannot let you off the hook for what you have done. I will give you until dawn tomorrow to decide whether only you go, or your entire family goes.} Venus shook her head.
{Arg... But I didn't take your egg!} Venus cried desperately.
{I don't want to hear that any more. My decision is final, and I hope that by sunrise, so is yours.} With that, he flew back to his nest.
Venus sat quietly as her parents discussed the issue a few yards away. After what seemed like forever, they returned to Venus to announce their decision.
{Honey, we've decided that...} her mother started.
{That it would be best if we all left together,} her father finished for her. Venus was shocked.
{But you guys can't! What about the safety of the meadow? Why can't you stand up for yourselves for once! You're two huge Venusaur in this field of puny Pidgey!} she cried with blurred vision.
{That's enough, young lady,} Adonis reprimanded. {We know you wouldn't do anything like taking an egg, but I can't stand seeing that old bird treating you like this. This may be a field full of "puny Pidgey", but being Grass-types, even we couldn't overcome a full-grown Flying-type like Zephyrus. Anyway,} he continued in a softer tone, {I'm sure we'll find another haven like this without being caught.}
At these words, Venus glanced at her mother. {She's obviously terrified,} Venus concluded. {Time to put my plan into action...}
{Okay, Dad. I suppose you're right,} she said with all the acting skills she could muster. {Let's just go get a good night's sleep before tomorrow's journey. But... can I say goodbye to Blade first? I mean, she is my best friend.}
{Well, of course you can, dear,} Aphrodite said. {Just be back before the moon gets too high.}
{Okay, Mom, I will. Thanks!} she replied as she trotted off to talk with Blade.
Blade saw her Grass-type friend coming and decided to meet her halfway. She knew all too well that Venus probably wanted to discuss the plan she had started earlier, and Blade didn't need her parents to interfere (although she partly wished they would).
{Blade! We gotta talk, now.}
{Whoa, what happened? What did Zephyrus do?}
{Oh, I wish I could evolve into a Venusaur right now and Solarbeam his carcass to that Power Plant and have the Electabuzz take care of him!} Venus responded as loudly as she could without arousing any unwanted attention.
{That bad, huh?}
{It was horrible! First, he condemned both my family and me to banishment, and then he decided instead to put my parents through the misery of deciding for themselves to leave by giving us the choice of sending only me or all of us!} Blade gasped.
{You mean...} Venus nodded slowly as Blade's eyes widened.
{Well, of course my parents decided to go with me. I mean, they're my parents and they want to take care of me. But my mom is scared to death of being captured; she's seen what happens when Pokémon are caught by power- hungry trainers. I have to take care of my parents, too, you know.}
{But, if you go off on your own, won't they try to find you?}
{Not if I leave a little note telling them not to-I can write it in the dust. 'Saur writing doesn't take a lot of characters.} Blade gave her a skeptical look.
{You mean you have a written language not even other Pokémon know about?}
{Well, sure. What do you think really made those cave markings humans are always investigating?} she said with a tinge of pride. Blade could only sigh.
{Well, anyway, do you really think you could get away with it? What if you're not tough enough to deal with the outside world?} Venus looked shocked.
{What do you mean by that?} That was when the truth came out.
{Oh, Venus,} Blade began with tears in her eyes, {I know you're strong, but I'm still worried. You're my best friend, and if you go away, I won't have anyone to talk to, or play ball with, or-}
{-To protect you from the other Spearow?} Venus interrupted, raising an eyebrow.
{Well, yeah, that too, but...}
{That's why,} Venus continued more quietly, {I want you to come with me. You said yourself you'd like to become stronger, and this is the best way to do it. This is the perfect opportunity for adventure, Blade! You don't want to grow old and die in this Meadow of Misery, do you?} Blade sniffled.
{No. but this isn't the way I wanted to do it...} Venus watched her friend as the Spearow seemed to argue with herself. Now it was Venus's turn to sigh.
{Well, I won't force you to do anything you don't want to do... but please think about it, OK?} She moved closer to the Tiny Bird to prevent anyone else from hearing what she said next. {I'll probably be leaving when the moon is above the tallest pine tree. If you're coming, meet me at the edge of the meadow. But in case you don't come... goodbye, my friend.} She embraced Blade with her vines before heading back for her nest. Blade watched her go.
{Goodbye, Venus,} she said silently.
~*~
When she was sure her parents were asleep, she used her vines to scrawl a note quickly in her shorthanded 'Saur language in the dirt near her parents. It read:
Dear Mom and Dad, I can't let you leave with me. I'm strong enough now to take care of myself, so please don't worry. You should stay here and live your lives in peace and safety. Now that I'm not here, Zephyrus should be tolerable. Please don't try to find me; I'm probably long gone by now. I love you, and I hope to see you again when I'm stronger. Love, Venus P.S.- Oh, and if Blade is gone, she went with me.
Afterwards, she headed toward the edge of the meadow, hoping to see her feathered friend there. To her disappointment, she couldn't see any sign of Blade as she trekked across the grass. {Maybe it would be best for her to stay a little longer... but I hope she does leave sooner rather than later} she thought to herself. But just as she was approaching the forest, she could hear a fluttering sound behind her.
{Venus! Venus, wait!} Blade cried before landing next to the Bulbasaur.
{So, you decided to come after all?} Venus greeted her as Blade rested, panting.
{Yes,} she finally managed to gasp. {Especially now that I remember... how hard it is to fly... with these stubby wings. Maybe... if we go and train together, I can evolve into a Fearow, and I won't have to worry about them anymore,} she replied quietly when she regained her breath.
{That's the spirit!} Venus commended her friend with bright eyes. She and Blade turned toward the forest.
{Okay, let's go; adventure awaits!} she cried.
{But are you so sure adventure is ready for the likes of you two?} a new voice remarked behind them. The duo turned around... and blanched at what they saw.
{Oh no... not again,} Venus groaned. _____________________________________________________________
Dun dun dun! So now who's trying to keep our Poképals from destiny? Will they ever leave the blasted meadow, or shall I waste more time and chapters at that place? You have to read and review to find out!
A/N: Now that I'm about to move into college, I don't know how long it will be before I put up the next chapter (of this or my Kirby story... not that anyone's interested in that one... ;_;). But, there's a laptop included in the tuition, so I'll still have good access to Word... as long as I'm not hounded with homework... ^^; Well, whatever happens, just remember, Venus loves you! {Saur! (^n__n^)}
