Chapter Five- Spirit-Secret?

Nyreami woke up--the second time now, to no Mewtwo in bed. Looking around--she found him, in the chair, lost in important thoughts about something.

"Hey. Morning Mewtwo."

"Yes. You said you would talk to me about your abilities."

"Oh, yeah, sur-"

Just then, a knock was heard on the door.

"Empress and Mewtwo, if you are able to attend--the Great Ones of the Temple are going to speak to the people this morning, as they always do, they would like to know if you would come--maybe share your thoughts..?"

"You want to go, Mewtwo?"

"Yeah I do. I want to know just what crazy idea is driving those two."

"We accept your invitation."

"Good, good. I hope you will be there shortly. The Orbs are glowing, soon they will give us news from the spirits. The meeting will be held in the Room of Earth and Water--follow the main path, you won't miss it."

The visitor left, and Nyreami got out of bed, fixing her hair. Grabbing her shoes as well, Nyreami got ready to head out the door.

"Wait, Nyreami. I want you to remember what I said about those two. Maxie and Archie, there's something that's not right about them. Please be careful around them. I will be protecting you, but remember that I may not be able to aid you at times. Keep your guard up."

"I know, Mewtwo. We're just going to figure out why they have this idea."

"Yes."

The two of them left the room and headed back to the hall, following the main path as instructed. Indeed, the Room of Earth and Water was hard to miss, not only was it crowded, but two long pillars stood at the center of the room, followed by two slightly raised platforms. Atop the pillars, two orbs sat, one red and one blue. People stood--mesmorized by the orbs and their amazing glow. It was as if they held some kind of power, yearning to be freed.

Maxie and Archie stood on the platforms, Maxie by the red and Archie by the blue. Both of them were addressing the people until they caught sight of Nyreami and Mewtwo.

"Well, if it isn't our great guests now? People, may I have your attention? There--is the one who saved us from the terrorizing Absol, the one who was predicted by Groudon and Kyogre--our Empress, the Ice Princess!"

People all over the place turned to get a good look at Nyreami and Mewtwo. All around whispers started, about Nyreami, Mewtwo, even about Vaporeon, who sleepily followed them in.

"Yes--I thank you all. I did freeze the Absol threat, and I have come to save you."

"Yes, she has, and everyone, please be quiet, the orbs are trying to speak to us!"

Everyone fell silent. The Orbs started to glow brighter and brighter. Mewtwo's eyes widened at the sight, he knew something was happening with the Orbs. But what? Maxie and Archie each turned to their Orb, chanting in a strange tone.

"The Great Groudon."

"And the Great Kyogre."

"Are here at last--"

"To deliver their message to the people."

"They are working hard--"

"To correct the imbalances in the human race."

"To help redirect the lost--"

"To the true creators and the true Spirits."'

"They say that until all can believe--"

"The Absols will come."

"They will ravage--"

"They will destroy--"

"And they will kill our people."

"The Empress will fight well."

"But we must do our part."

"By coming to the Spirits of Earth and Water, you guarantee that your energy is being used to help the imbalance."

"And you will save the world, along with the entire human race!"

"Groudon."

"And Kyogre."

"Say this to be true!"

The Orbs finally faded, and Maxie and Archie returned to normal. The people around stayed hushed, taking in the message.

"So, Mewtwo, what do you think of that?"

"I think I want to meet with them privately."

"Please don't do anything dangerous."

"I will try not to..", Mewtwo finished, glaring at Maxie and Archie.

"Ah, yes, Mewtwo. You seem quite displeased with our message."

"I wish to discuss this matter alone."

"Fine then, please, accompany us to the back."

Mewtwo walked forward along with Maxie and Archie. The crowd around stared, then returned to their silence.

Inside the back room, Mewtwo stood with the two Temple Leaders.

"You are spreading nonsense among the people. The imbalance is being caused by you! And your doubting our true creators!"

"Like we said before, everyone has a right to their own opi-"

"Not you! And this foolishness! You are causing danger for the people! I don't know what Groudon and Kyogre's business in this world are--but it is bad business--for all of us! If anything is a demon, it's them!"

"Now you listen here! Listen well, you animal! I am not going to take this from you! Groudon and Kyogre are the true creator spirits of the world! And you are NOT going to call them demons! If anything is a demon, it's Ho-Oh and Lugia, for abandoning the human race to be killed by the Absols!"

"YOU are the ones causing those creatures! Ho-Oh and Lugia are ever watching us! They would never abandon us for any reason! You are clouding the public's mind to them! You are making them nothing but myths and I will not allow that!"

"They ARE NOTHING BUT MYTHS! Those creatures are worthless to the human race! Groudon and Kyogre will show us to a better future! And you are interfering and we have had enough! Archie, show him the door. Now!"

"You-"

"I believe we are done, Mewtwo."

"Fine then."

Mewtwo exited the back room, burning with rage. The crowd had left while this took place, so there was almost no one to witness this.

Nyreami saw his return from the chamber and approached him, sensing his anger and shrinking back, before speaking.

"Mewtwo? What happened in there?"

"Nothing that really concerns you. You need to focus on the next Absol you are to defeat."

Obviously not wanting to talk about it, Nyreami left Mewtwo to his thoughts. And think he did.

What makes them think they can do that?

Meanwhile--in the back room...

"He's got one nasty temper, hasn't he?"

"Yes, very nasty. He could throw a serious wrench in our plans."

"Yeah, but it's the Empress who has the influence over the people. As long as she's not visibly taking any sides, we can use her to our advantage."

"True, but that Mewtwo is close to her. He can easily sway her thoughts, I say. We must be very, very careful from now on. Mewtwo doesn't trust us and if the Empress loses her trust in us, she will soon take the people in that direction, especially if she freezes more Absols."

"We must have the people on our side!"

"I know, I know. Don't worry, we will play this the smart way and wait. Wait until we see how the Empress is going to react to us on her own. If she continues to be useful-"

"All hail the Empress."

"But if she proves to be a problem-"

"She will be dealt with."

"Yes. Couldn't have put it better myself. We will make sure to deal with her accordingly."

"Heh, all hail the Empress, for now."

End Chapter Five