Part 9 means I got sick of writing part 8… don't worry, Part 9 is better (or so I hope ')

Part 9: Icy Demeanour

Wind whistled past the Seafoam Islands, various trainers swimming only a few metres off its shores. While the water was icy, it did not appear to deter the swimmers there.

"Hey, can you hear something?" one of the swimmers asked another swimmer, who nodded.

"It sounds like a plane… or something." the other one replied, looking upwards.

As if on cue, a helicopter flew above the two swimmers, and touched down upon the shore. There was an emblem adorned on the side- a green tornado.

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"What is it with you knocking into me?" May laughed as she and Jordan ran down a seemingly endless maze of corridors.

"Would you rather have been kidnapped and taken away?" Jordan suggested.

May smiled, shaking her head.

"Hey- wait…" Jordan muttered, pulling May behind a door.

"What?" May hissed urgently.

"Someone's coming. Shut up." Jordan whispered.

Behind the door, the two teenagers stood silently, half awaiting the door to swing open and for them to be captured along with Red, Crystal and Kevin. Heavy footsteps thudded only a few feet away, until they suddenly stopped.

"There's somethin' behind this door," a Sphera grunt exclaimed, and the thumping grew louder.

"DO IT NOW!" Jordan bellowed, and he and May pushed on the door, slamming it into the stunned Sphera member.

There was a dull 'thunk' as the grunt hit the ground, and Jordan and May darted, not entirely sure where they were going.

"You just can't tell where you're going in this place!" Jordan yelled in frustration, turning left another time.

Suddenly, as May opened a door, and they both walked through, they found they were overlooking a secret aircraft hangar, filled with helicopters.

"Whoa…" Jordan mumbled in awe, looking at the helicopters and heading downstairs towards them.

"Yes, those helicopters are very nice, but can we just keep moving?" May said impatiently.

"They're planning something… something big." Jordan mumbled.

May sighed, running after her friend.

"What is so important that-" May began, but she couldn't finish.

Several pictures of Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres decorated the walls, and papers piled high on a desk. Jordan was examining one of them:

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"Bird of Prey," Jordan muttered, studying the paper intently.

"What do you think that is?" May asked, also looking at the paper.

"Bird… birds… the Legendary Birds." Jordan mumbled. "I think they're trying to catch Zapdos, Moltres and Articuno."

Suddenly, the doorknob a few feet above them began to turn.

"Run," Jordan hissed, diving into a helicopter.

May followed him- but, unfortunately, she went into the wrong helicopter.

"We're meant to be at Seafoam already, idiots!" a stern voice yelled, and a sheepish group of grunts stomped down the stairs.

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Jordan felt his heart beat quickly as he lay back against some crates.

"Move, everyone!" the same voice yelled, and he heard people step onto a helicopter.

A shiver was sent down his spine- what if May was on the helicopter that was leaving? The sound of an engine started, and the propellers started beating furiously to lift the helicopter's weight off the ground. Suddenly, Jordan felt a downwards lurch in his stomach. He was on the helicopter.

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Ash yawned, getting up off the makeshift bed on Misty's floor.

"Good morning, Ash," she whispered, kissing him on the cheek.

"Morning, Misty," Ash mumbled. "Did you sleep well?"

Misty nodded, still a bit tired.

"Sorry you couldn't sleep in one of my sister's beds. I mean, they've gone overseas… like they're going to use it." Misty apologised.

Ash laughed. Suddenly, a terrible scream emitted from outside- Ash and Misty ran over to the window, looking out.

"Okay, all of you, gets outta Cerulean!" a green-dressed man yelled. "This palace belongs to Team Sphera, you hear me?"

People screamed, fleeing desperately. Misty turned to Ash, only to find he had gone.

"Ash?" Misty wondered aloud.

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NOTE: Ahaha, this next bit's a few minutes later. Continuity… who needs it?

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"Ready to battle, buddy?" Ash said, putting Pikachu on his shoulder.

"Pika!" Pikachu replied loudly.

"Okay, let's go!" Ash yelled, running out to face the lone Sphera grunt.

The grunt glared at Ash.

"Whaddya think you're doing? Get outta here!" the Sphera grunt snarled, pulling out a Pokeball.

"You'll have to fight me first!" Ash shouted furiously.

"No probs. Gligar, go!" the grunt ordered, throwing an Ultra Ball, out of which appeared Gligar.

"I haven't seen one of those in a while." Ash remarked, pulling out his Pokedex and pointing it at Gligar.

"Gligar, the Fly Scorpion Pokémon," the Pokedex said monotonously. "It builds its nest on a steep cliff. When it is done gliding, it hops along the ground back to its nest."

"Reckon you sit this one out, Pikachu?" Ash asked, to which Pikachu nodded sadly.

"Go, Corphish!" Ash shouted, throwing a Pokeball, out of which appeared Corphish, pincers clicking wildly.

"Corphish, Crabhammer!" Ash yelled.

"Gligar, use Slash!" the grunt replied.

Corphish jumped at Gligar, his right pincer glowing, and he swung it- unfortunately, Gligar took that moment to attack, swinging its own pincer at Corphish in a slashing movement, knocking it backwards into the ground.

"Turn that crab into sushi! Slash again!" the Sphera grunt screamed, and Gligar leapt at Corphish, striking again with his sharp claw.

Ash winced, slightly, and then growled.

"Corphish, Crab Hammer now!" Ash bellowed.

Corphish got up, angered- he swiped with his own pincer, hitting Gligar heavily. The shocked scorpion landed a few feet away, weakened.

"Meh... Altaria, go!" the Sphera grunt yelled, throwing another Pokeball.

It landed beside the wounded Gligar, and opened up, out of which appeared Altaria.

"Hey, two on one- no fair!" Ash said loudly.

"Not any more! Starmie, go!"

From behind the battle, Misty threw a Pokeball into the fray, out of which came Starmie, who made an odd ocean-like sound.

"Starmie, Ice Beam!" Misty cried.

"Corphish, Crab Hammer!" Ash yelled.

The starfish rotated, its central orb glowing. It then fired out a whitish beam, which struck Altaria hard. It let out a final hoot, collapsing to the ground.

"All right!" Misty said victoriously.

Corphish jumped at Gligar, who was still dazed from the last attack, and struck it hard without hesitation. The Gligar yelled in pain, finally collapsing.

"No… I will be back!" the Sphera grunt yelled, jumping away and running away from the battle.

They sighed in relief, but, as they headed back towards the house, Gary headed out of the house.

"Slept in," he groaned. "Did I miss anything?"

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May stepped out of the helicopter cautiously- no-one was around, luckily.

"Jordan?" she called, but there was no reply.

She looked throughout the room, passing several photos of Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres. It looked like they were staring at her. May shivered, realising how cold it was.

"Gotta find Jordan and Gary," she mumbled to herself, climbing up the stairs once again.

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"So, here we are: Mount Moon." Ash said flatly.

Sure enough, Mount Moon stood in front of them, tall and intimidating. It sent a shiver up their spines- these people were not to be trifled with.

"How do we get in?" Misty asked Layla.

Layla studied the summit intently.

"You're kidding, right?" Gary laughed.

"Yes, I am. The entrance is right here." Layla muttered, crouching at a rock.

She pressed a certain button, and, suddenly, a small tunnel opened up.

"Voila!" she exclaimed happily, stepping inside.

Gary, Misty and Ash followed her, their hearts pounding.

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Articuno squawked loudly, awaking from its eternal slumber. A crash was heard outside, and the troubled bird let out a screeching call.

"Articuno's in here! Take out your Pokémon, this bird won't go down without a fight!" a stern voice shouted.

"Yes sir!" the grunts bellowed in unison.

The crystal-coloured bird flapped its wings. It did not want to fight, but these aggressive attackers had left it no choice.

"CUNO!" Articuno screeched.

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Jordan got out of his crouching position, getting up. He rubbed his back, ducking slightly as he exited the helicopter.

"Seafoam Islands, the home of Articuno." he confirmed grimly, taking out Eve's Pokeball and holding it in his hand.

The smell of the sea wafted past him. He took a deep breath, and walked into the chamber.

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May sighed, as she closed yet another door.

"Jordan? Gary?" she called, but there was no reply.

As far as she could tell, the Team Sphera base was empty.

"This is stupid… they aren't here." she mumbled to herself. "Go, Blaziken!"

She rolled a Pokeball across the ground, and it burst open, revealing Blaziken.

"Ziken- Blaziken!" Blaziken yelled.

"Blaziken… just keep your guard up, it might be a trap." May mumbled, and Blaziken nodded.

May continued to walk, with her Pokémon beside her. Her heart was pounding.

"I hope you're both okay," she mumbled to herself.

Suddenly, a loud thumping noise was heard.

"Yeah, real mature," Ash's voice snarled, as Gary laughed.

"Ash? Gary?" May said blankly, looking around the corner.

Ash and Gary were not alone- Misty and another girl were standing there. Misty looked slightly annoyed, while the other girl had obviously been laughing.

"What?" Gary asked, looking at her.

"Nothing, it's just the fact that Jordan's missing!" she said in exasperation.

There was a collective gasp from Gary, Layla, Ash and Misty.

"Well, wasn't he left behind by the Team Sphera grunts?" Gary inquired.

"Nope," May replied. "I think he's been taken away."

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The rock dropped into the hole, impacting on the water below with a loud splashing sound.

"Hydro team, follow me," a woman muttered. "Other teams… follow Simon."

"Yes madam!" the grunts bellowed, following her down the hole on various types of Water Pokémon.

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Articuno screeched, opening its mouth and firing an Ice Beam at the water- it instantly solidified. To its great disgust, the intruders still managed to get in, surfing on Pokémon until they reached the small island.

"We're here to capture you!" the leader sneered. "Team Sphera, ATTACK!"

There was a slight rustling in belts as Team Sphera pulled out Pokeballs.

"Simone, madam, I won't let you down! Aerodactyl, I choose you!"

"Go, Charizard!"

"Go… Salamence!"

The three Sphera grunts threw their Pokeballs, out of which appeared Aerodactyl, Charizard and Salamence, all roaring. They settled down, ready for battle.

"Aerodactyl, use Ancient Power!"

"Charizard, Heat Wave!"

"Try a Dragon Breath attack, Salamence!"

The three Pokémon immediately went to work- Aerodactyl flapped around a bit.

"Dactyl!" Aerodactyl cried, raising its wings.

Rocks rained down upon Articuno- and the attack hit hard, knocking the bird to the ground. It breathed deeply, chest heaving.

"Charizard..!" Charizard bellowed, opening its mouth and firing a ripple of hot air at Articuno.

"Cuno!" Articuno shouted, getting up again and flying into the air.

Salamence was the next to attack, growling deeply and expelling a precise jet of blue flame at Articuno. It hit, knocking Articuno back. However, to the bird's surprise, it couldn't recover, falling to the ground.

"It's paralysed. Bring out the tazer." Simone muttered cruelly.

A short Sphera member waddled over, a demented grin plastered over his features. He then grabbed a black box, jamming it into the bird's skin.

"CUNO!" Articuno mumbled, before fainting.

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"Wow, I didn't know this place was so big." Gary mumbled, yawning.

Ash, Misty, Gary, May and Layla had been walking for hours, yet hadn't accomplished anything. All of the places they had passed so far looked exactly the same- it was a nightmare.

"I can't walk for much longer…" May groaned.

"You won't have to!" Layla said cheerfully. "The first time I was here, it took me 3 hours to find the main control room, and we've been walking for almost that time, so…"

Everyone sighed, almost certain Layla had been on to something.

"This is hopeless!" Ash yelled, frustrated, and he pushed through a door.

At that moment, Misty gasped- an expansive control room spread out over them. An eerie glow spread over the five teenagers as they stood in awe, gaping at the room they had uncovered.

"This place is cool…" Gary mumbled, looking over at the various screens.

"It's great for a little chat." Misty said sternly, moving to the door and closing it.

"Mist… what are you doing?" Ash asked cautiously.

"Ash… it's obvious… Layla led us here." she snarled, glaring at Layla.

Layla felt four pairs of eyes on her, and began to sweat.

"It's true… but not for the reasons you think." Layla explained. "You see… my brother isn't evil… he's just been forced into the team. I want to save him- to return to the side of good. I- I just hope it's not too late."

There was a stunned silence.

"Sorry…" Misty muttered awkwardly.

Suddenly, the doorknob began to rotate. Everyone stood still, petrified.

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"Great job, madam!" a voice yelled.

Jordan ran, his sneakers pounding against the icy surface of the ground. Finally, he stepped out into the light- but there was still a way to go.

"Damn," he breathed, sprinting over the sand, which only seemed to slow him down.

With a splash, he went into the water, now wading more than running. Salty, freezing water splashed around him as he gradually pulled himself onto one of the helicopters, shivering.

"Mffmfmfmf." A muffled voice said to him.

"Eh?" Jordan said as his interest was piqued.

"Mfmfmf fmffmf!" the person muttered.

"I think it's coming from the box." Jordan said, lifting the heavy lid.

Deep breaths came from inside the box, and the head of a blue-haired girl poked out of the top.

"Crystal?" Jordan mumbled in awe.

"Jordan? What are you doing here?" Crystal asked, sitting down next to him.

"I didn't have much of a choice, really." Jordan said, leaning against the wall while still behind the crate.

For a moment, they sat there, safely hidden behind the crates. Jordan's heart was pumping quickly, knowing that a team of lethal people were about to board the same helicopter they were on.

"Okay, load it up!" a stern feminine voice screamed, and the helicopter suddenly sank a bit deeper into the water.

"Bring the bird." another voice muttered.

Jordan and Crystal watched in horror as the limp form of Articuno was brought onto the helicopter.

"Everyone on; we're going back to base." the first voice ordered.

"Yes, Madam Simone!" the grunts replied dully, and the Sphera grunts climbed aboard, strapping themselves in.

There was a moment of stunned silence, and then the engine started, and the propellers began rotating once again, lifting the now-heavier craft into the air, and off to Mount Moon.

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"Simon." Layla said flatly.

The scene was frozen. A man, dressed in emerald robes and a black cape, was examining Layla with a sense of deepest loathing. The tension had built in the air- you could've cut it with a knife.

"Sister, why don't you and your little friends toddle off home?" Simon snarled, his fists clenching.

"Whoa… your brother's the leader of Team Sphera?" Gary mumbled.

"One of them," she informed him. "Where's your little girlfriend, Simsim?"

Suddenly, in a split second, Simon's fist lashed out, striking the surprised girl across the face. She screamed, falling to the ground.

"Do it again, and I swear I'll take you down." Gary snarled.

"What, you'll battle me?" Simon asked maliciously, his eyes taunting in the dull glow of the control centre.

"He won't be alone," Ash muttered, standing next to Gary.

"That's for sure." Misty continued, cold determination spreading over her face.

"Bring it!" May cried, with Layla next to her.

"THAT'S IT! YOU'RE ALL GOING DOWN! DRAGONITE, SKARMORY, CHARIZARD, GYARADOS- GO!"

He threw four Pokeballs, and they all hit the ground hard, out of which appeared four Pokémon- Dragonite, who was roaring and flapping it's huge wings- Skarmory, who screeched loudly, armor shining brightly- Charizard, who roared perhaps the loudest, it's tail flame never flickering, and Gyarados, who howled gallantly, its 21-foot long self bracing for a tough battle.

"Scizor, get ready to fight!" Gary bellowed.

"Pikachu, I choose you!" Ash yelled.

"Psyduck, go!" Misty shouted.

"Blaziken, come on out!" May cried.

The three Pokeballs of our heroes landed in front of Simon's Pokémon, and opened- Scizor made a pose with its claws, readying itself. Psyduck, as it usually does, clutched its head with a headache. Blaziken leapt in front of Skarmory, fists clenched. And, of course, Pikachu jumped off Ash's shoulder, and in front of Gyarados, not at all intimidated by the serpent's sheer size.

"Dragonite, Outrage!" Simon yelled. "Skarmory, Steel Wing! Gyarados, Surf! Charizard, Flamethrower."

"Alright… Scizor, move to Dragonite and use Double Team!" Gary ordered.

"Pikachu, leap above Gyarados' water and Thunderbolt with all you got!" Ash said confidently.

"Blaziken, move quickly and use Blaze Kick!" May shouted.

"Psyduck, Hydro Pump Charizard!" Misty screamed.

The eight Pokémon leapt to attack- Scizor moved to Dragonite, and suddenly, in a weird display, divided itself several times and moved around Dragonite. However, the massive Dragon still managed to cause an Outrage, attacking with a deafening roar. A navy-coloured attack zoomed all around, striking Scizor hard. The Pincer Pokémon was sent flying backwards onto the ground.

"You okay, Scizor?" Gary asked anxiously.

"Sci-zor!" Scizor yelled, leaping back into the battle.

Charizard growled, and opened its mouth wide; it sent a hot jet of flame at Scizor- the Pokémon was caught off-guard, and hit hard. It was once again sent propelled into the wall, yelling in pain, but, this time, it did not recover, fainting onto the ground.

"Grr… Scizor, return." Gary mumbled. "All my other Pokémon are weak… I can't continue guys…"

"Gary, try and find an exit," Ash muttered, as a wall of water closed in on Pikachu. "Leave some kind of trail, we'll catch up."

Gary nodded, darting out of the door.

"Pikachu, attack now!" Ash bellowed, and Pikachu leapt into the air, glaring at the Gyarados.

"Pika… CHUUU!" Pikachu screeched, discharging its electric payload into the stunned serpent.

It let out a final roar, curling up as it fainted. Swirls appeared in its eyes.

"Gyarados, no!" Simon yelled, holding out its Pokeball.

A red light snaked its way towards Gyarados, eventually pulling it back in to the Ball.

"I've got to win!" Simon told himself- but then, he grinned. "Change of plans, Skarmory. Fly!"

Blaziken jumped at Skarmory, only to have it soar into the sky.

"Blaziken, dodge!" May yelled.

Blaziken leapt backwards as Skarmory attempted to slash at the fast Pokémon, but the fighter refused to give in, leaping at the armoured bird and kicking it hard in a fiery blaze.

"Skaaaar!" Skarmory screeched.

However, at the precise moment of Blaziken kicking Skarmory, Skarmory's sharp talons pierced Blaziken's skin.

"Blaziken!" Blaziken bellowed.

Both of the Pokémon fell to the ground, hard. There was a stunned silence- both of them had fainted.

"Blaziken, return." May mumbled.

"Skarmory, return." Simon muttered dully.

"Got any Pokémon left?" Ash asked.

May shook her head, taking the hint and running.

"Duuuck." Psyduck said, holding its miniscule webbed hands against its forehead, concentrating deeply.

It then opened its mouth, firing a jet of water at Charizard. The dinosaur stood still, not sure what to do.

"Dodge it!" Simon roared.

Charizard flew off to the side in a small gust, causing the Hydro Pump to miss.

"Pretty intense battle," Ash commented- there was only Charizard, Pikachu, Psyduck and Dragonite left.

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Jordan looked out over the scenery that they overlooked from the helicopter.

"It's beautiful, isn't it?" Crystal muttered absent-mindedly, looking past Jordan.

Jordan nodded.

"I was raised in Johto. You should see it there." Crystal smiled. "There were all kinds of mountain ranges. It was awesome."

Suddenly, there was a crashing sound- people started to yell.

"Someone's sabotaged the helicopter, and we're going to crash! Everyone get off!" a stern voice that belonged to Simone.

Jordan and Crystal were frozen to the spot. Sure enough, the helicopter was beginning to dive, and smoke was billowing out from the back of the plane.

"Are there any parachutes left?" Crystal whispered to Jordan.

Jordan peered out from behind the box. Only the pilot was left on the helicopter, but he was getting up. He quickly reached over, pulling out a parachute and jumping out.

"Hello?" Crystal said.

Jordan crept over, looking at the racks that the parachutes had been on. His heart was thumping heavily, and he felt sore all over.

"Well?" she demanded.

Jordan turned around, a grim look on his face.

"Nope." he mumbled heavily.

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Pikachu and Psyduck both leapt backwards, breathing heavily.

"Bring it on." Simon sneered.

Suddenly, a beeping sound was heard.

"Accept call." Simon ordered monotonously.

A wave meter appeared on one of the huge screens. Ash and Misty turned to look, a sinking feeling in their stomachs.

"Our main chopper's going down. We're out… but Articuno isn't." Simone muttered.

"They've captured Articuno," Ash whispered to Misty.

"Get out here. After all, you are my boyfriend… you're meant to be looking out for me." Simone said bossily.

Simon nodded, clumsily switching off the communication.

"Gotta leave, suckers." he sneered, going towards the door- but Layla stood in front of him.

"Get out of the way." Simon snarled.

"Make me," Layla replied fearlessly.

"Oh, I will…" Simon growled.

Ash and Misty knew the situation was spinning out of control. Suddenly, Ash spoke.

"What if Layla was on that helicopter?" Ash asked. "She would've been killed, because you'd focus on capturing Articuno."

He saw a definite change in Simon's face.

"W-what have I become?" he stuttered.

"It isn't your fault. It's Simone's." Layla said firmly.

Simon stared her in the eyes- and slowly nodded.

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Wind whipped past Jordan and Crystal's faces as the helicopter rotated downwards at breakneck speed.

"We have to jump!" Jordan yelled over the wind.

Crystal looked him in the eyes, and nodded confidently. Jordan's heart was pounding, and his mind was racing, knowing it would take pinpoint timing to get off the helicopter.

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"Thanks for releasing us." Red muttered, as the group ran towards the exit, now accompanied by Gary, May, Red, and Kevin.

"No problem, Red. Now… we need to get out there." Simon said firmly, pushing away the rock and revealing the exit.

"We have to split up." Ash bellowed, and they all went off in different directions.

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The ground was zooming in on them.

"Prepare to jump." Jordan said firmly.

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"Long time, no see." Simon snarled.

The figure in front of him turned around- it was Simone. She looked slightly surprised.

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The helicopter continued to spiral towards the ground. Both of their hearts were pounding.

"JUMP!" Jordan bellowed, leaping from the helicopter.

They seemed to hover there for a little bit- they were higher up than anticipated. Suddenly, a boom went through the air, knocking him a further few feet into the air. He felt heat- presumably from the fire below. Crystal was screaming- suddenly, Jordan hit the ground hard.

"Agh," he spluttered, as he felt some of his ribs break.

Pain erupted through his brain, blinding him. He looked over at Crystal to the right of him- only to find she wasn't there.

"Crystal?" he croaked, getting up and searching the area frantically with his eyes.

He tried to ignore the pain in his chest, instead focusing on finding his friend.

"No… Crystal… you can't be…" he muttered, still looking. "I heard you scream on the way to the ground…"

She would've screamed anyway… he thought.

Tears fell down Jordan's face, making small prints on the ground. He suddenly felt weak- the last few hours had taken their toll.

"It's my fault," he whispered. "Trouble comes after me… anyone that hangs around me is hurt… Crystal, Gary, Ash, Misty… May."

Clenching his fists, he looked up at the grey sky.

"I won't let anyone else get hurt." he vowed.

Struggling to walk, he hobbled off into the woods, his face wet from crying, his heart pounding painfully, his ribs aching, and his face a mask of determination.

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"It failed," a voice hissed.

A masked figure retreated quietly into the bushes, flames illuminating its hidden features.

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"Freeze!" a voice screamed.

Simone did so- a gun was pointed squarely at her forehead. It was held by none other than Officer Jenny.

"Who called you over?" Simone sneered.

"I did." Misty replied, holding up Simon's mobile phone. "You're not going to be hurting anyone else."

"Me? Hurting? Why, my boyfriend here can prove my innocence, right?" she said innocently.

"No, I can't; because you're guilty." Simon snarled confidently.

"What?" Simone yelped.

A look of undisguised shock currently resided on the Sphera leader's face.

"That's it. You're going away for a long time!" Officer Jenny exclaimed, jumping out and grabbing Simone in a headlock.

She quickly put a pair of handcuffs on Simone, and dragged her away.

"You are so dead." she growled, as Officer Jenny put her in the police car.

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"Be free, Articuno." Layla muttered simply, releasing the bird from the ropes that bound it inside the helicopter wreckage.

The dishevelled bird looked around, dazed.

"Cuno." Articuno muttered simply.

It flew off, ice crystals glittering in the morning sun.

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"Jordan?" May called.

"May?" Gary asked.

"Gary, do you know where Jordan is?" she asked.

"Haven't seen him," Gary muttered, looking surprised.

May's eyes darted around the clearing.

"I've got to find him." she told herself, running off.

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Cliff-hangers rule. Trust me. And, unfortunately, that is where Book 3 ends. Will Jordan really travel alone? Or will May find him? What will happen after that? And, uh… will anyone get a new Pokémon? Yes. Actually, you weren't meant to know that. Oh, well.