Against All Odds Chapter 10: Got Me Questioning, Where Is The Love?, a pokémon fanfic

Against All Odds

Ever since Misha's kittens were born, they've been close to Meowth very much. Especially Miracle. Miracle always followed Meowth, like he was her guardian angel. The rest of the kittens, kept close to their uncles, aunts and grandmother. Speaking of grandmother, Aisha has been careful around her grandchildren. She taught all of them everything they needed to know around the woods. Soon, Miracle, Megan, Matthias, Makenzie, and Mitchell were ready to continue living in a different world.

"This place really is paradise." Miracle said to her sisters.
"Do you think?" Makenzie asked.
"Well, yeah. I mean, through it all." Miracle said.
"Well, at least we get to roam free around here." Megan said.

"... Sometimes I just wish that I can go inside those woods and roam in a world of my own. But mother told us that the woods is very dangerous. I hate to admit, but I think she's right. No one wont ever trust me. Except for uncle Meowth. He listens to me a bunch. But I wish that you two and Mitchell and Matthias can understand how I feel." Miracle said.

"What up?" Mitchell said from behind, along with Matthias.
"Nothing personal." Megan replied.
"Good. 'Cause Mom wants us to come inside since it's about to rain." Matthias said.
"You guys go ahead. I'll stay out here for a while. I need some fresh air." Miracle said.
"Soot yourself." Makenzie said to her sister as she walked in the house with her siblings.

Miracle sighed. She really wanted to have a world of her own. To live and roam free throughout many days of her life. Here, she had to follow her mother's rules. She wanted to control her life the way she wants to in a free world. Meowth listened to her. He always did. He always understood her. And Miracle appreciated that. With all her heart.

"Miracle?"

It was Meowth. Walking from the hill.

"You okay?" he asked.
"Oh, yeah. I'm fine. Really." Miracle replied.
"You sure? 'Cause it's gonna storm in 'bout a while-"
"Yes, I'm fine. I just... need some fresh air."
"... Mind if I sit wid you?"
"Sure."

Meowth sat beside her as they both stared at the stormy clouds. Miracle has been quiet all morning. Meowth was wondering what's been bothering her lately. Was she sick? Did she want to be somewhere?

"Miracle, you started acting strange t'day. Is somethin' botherin' ya?" Meowth asked.
"... Well... a little..." Miracle replied quietly.
"... Do you want to tell me? 'Cause you know you can always tell me anythin'." Meowth said sweetly.

"... You're the only Pokemon I can trust around here. Meowth... I think I want to live... somewhere else. Control my own motives, rule my own pride, anything. Mother thinks it's too risky. My siblings think I'm crazy, but I just hope that I have the strength to prove them wrong." Miracle explained.

"... Miracle, you can go wherever you wanna go. Your mudder is an undastandin' Meowth. She knows how ya feel. What you wanna do is a gift. My gift was t' find my family. And I finally got da ability to do 't. You can do da same. Just have da strength. Like I did." Meowth said.

Miracle looked at him. And started to smile. She was glad to have an understanding uncle like him. She never heard those true words from her family members in her life.

"Thank you so much, Meowth." Miracle finally said.
"... Ya know, if I haven't followed God's Cherished Words, I would neva have known you. I tink you have t' tank your mudder for doin' her best to have you." Meowth said.

"... That's so sweet, Meowth." Miracle said.

From the kitchen window, a heavy beat song started to play on the radio. "Where Is The Love?" by The Black Eyed Peas.

People killin', people dyin'
Children hurt and you hear them cryin'
Can you practice what you preach
And would you turn the other cheek

Father, Father, Father help us
Send some guidance from above
'Cause people got me, got me questionin'
Where is the love (Love)
Where is the love (The love)
Where is the love (The love)
Where is the love
The love, the love

"This is a nice song. Nice rhythm, too." Miracle said.
"Ya know, dis might teach ya somethin' I might teach you about what happened to dose kids back den dat were suffered from the carelessness of people." Meowth said as he moved his head rhythmically.

"Wow. You must really know a lot about life, do you?" Miracle asked.
"Well, heh, a little..." Meowth said scratching the back of his head.

Miracle and Meowth continued to listen to the rhythm of the song. It was quite enjoyable to them.

"... Meowth? I was thinking... can this be our song?" Miracle asked.
"... Sure. Okay." Meowth said smiling.

It just ain't the same, always unchanged
New days are strange, is the world insane
If love and peace is so strong
Why are there pieces of love that don't belong
Nations droppin' bombs
Chemical gasses fillin' lungs of little ones
With ongoin' sufferin' as the youth die young
So ask yourself is the lovin' really gone
So I could ask myself really what is goin' wrong
In this world that we livin' in people keep on givin' in
Makin' wrong decisions, only visions of them dividends
Not respectin' each other, deny thy brother
A war is goin' on but the reason's undercover
The truth is kept secret, it's swept under the rug
If you never know truth then you never know love
Where's the love, y'all, come on (I don't know)
Where's the truth, y'all, come on (I don't know)
Where's the love, y'all

People killin', people dyin'
Children hurt and you hear them cryin'
Can you practice what you preach
And would you turn the other cheek

They continued to listen to the beat of the song until it ended. Meowth and Miracle promised that that will always be their song, now and forever. Miracle was so lucky to have a trusting uncle right beside her, helping her when she is weak. Meowth wasn't just her uncle...

... He was her friend.

And she was proud of it.

"... Oh, we betta get inside since it's gonna storm. You comin'?" Meowth asked.
"... I think I might stay outside for a little longer. You know, just for the fresh air." Miracle replied.
"... Okay. But you come in soon enough. I don't want anythin' to happen to ya, Miracle." Meowth said.

"Thanks. But I'll be fine."

Meowth slowly walked inside of the house as Miracle kept on staring out at the stormy clouds. She wondered of what Meowth said. Could he be right? Could she really move along to another place? To where she can belong? Miracle sighed.

Then, a shadow walked up to her. She lifted her head up. It was a Meowth. She didn't recognize the Meowth in any way. Maybe he was new or just having a walk. But the Meowth stood in front of her. Miracle was scared. She's never seen the Meowth in her life, but was having the bright strength to know who he is.

"... I kinda got a little lost, and was wonderin' if you can help me get back to m' home." he said.
"Uh... sure." Miracle said.

Miracle reluctantly walked with the Meowth. The Meowth sounded like he was planning something on her. But she didn't know what. So she followed him into the woods.

"I don't think I got your name." he said.
"Oh, my name is Miracle." Miracle said.

"... I'm Miles."

TO BE CONTINUED...