Chapter 6: Clarice

Marina stood in front of the others waiting for their reactions. Everybody had either a confused or skeptical look on their faces as they the saw what was in front of them. It was a doll, a banette doll to be exact and its mouth was closed zipper and it wore a pure black dress with an hour glass figure. It also has dark purple eyes with red pupils and had a fedora hat on. It stood in the box with one of its hands torn off and noticeable rips and tears across its body all over.

"It is a bit damaged but we can fix it up" Marina said.

The group all felt shivers down their spines as a sudden cold chill ran through them. All having thinking the same as Marina was pulling the doll slowly out of the box like she was a still mannequin. The doll was only about half her size. With that she was a little bit taller than Cindy speaking of which...

"So what's it for?" Cindy raised her voice all of the sudden.

"Well this doll is said to symbolize hope and good fortune and to her owners spirits when needed. It can also apparently eat your nightmarish dreams as well. This doll will pretty much make your life easier" she finished.

Anna snickered and whispered something inaudible to herself while Violet spoke up.

"We could use something like that around here especially with our given circumstances but where did you find this thing?" Violet asked with an unsure look on her face.

"I purchased it with money obviously"

"With who's money?" Violet said with a violent glare.

"Uhhhh hehe I don't know i just found some m-money - yeah I found it just sitting around somewhere" Marina said while chuckled a bit.

"I'm disappointed Marina but I guess it was worth the money so thanks sweetie" she said while scratching one of her big ears in which she wiggled them excitedly in response. Cindy slowly reached her hand out to touch one of them but she slapped it away as Cindy sat there pouting.

"No fair!" she shouted like a spoiled brat with her arms crossed.

"I only let it happen once never again" she said.

While the others were arguing an unfamiliar presence was talking to its self...

'I will get what I want but I suppose for the time being I shall let these maggots think what they want about me. It is only a matter of time. I will say though that Lucario is pretty cute and that gardevoir is pretty hot. Maybe once I am done with the deed I shall have my fair share of fun'

It was stationary in its box talking to itself telepathically. It would very slowly move its eyes as to make sure that nobody can see it. It looked at its surroundings and saw the target she was after. The gothitelle, she had some bad blood between her clan and she was sent to torment and banish her to darkest pits of hell. It was its main job to torture everyone she had ever loved or cared about. So if that means it must deal with the other vermin then so be it.

Why would it do it? It has never been loved or cared about by anyone in its 200 year life so why should it care about others emotions. Love was just a tool to deceive someone and stab them in the back eventually. It had a life before but, nothing clicks in its head except kill, kill, kill. It watched in disgust as the others laughed and talked with each other in the room.

'What horrible punishment was I put through to listen too all of this imbeciles. Whatever I will have my revenge and it will taste bittersweet'

It shifted its gaze suddenly when she stared at the bellossom laying on the bed when she was starting to have a conversation.

Zoey asked Marina to come towards her in which she obliged.

"What is it Zoe-" she was cut off when she practically bear hugged Marina. She was taken back by this action and returned the hug seconds later. When they separated she noticed tears rolling down her cheeks. She cupped her hand on her cheek and looked at her.

"Thank you for saving my life" she gasped as she hugged her once more.

"Anything for you" she said while her eyes were covered in tears.

They sat there like that for a little while everyone was smiling with tears rushing down as well. They were all relieved that their dear friend wasn't going to go away anytime soon. Although Myles has only been in the house with them for not even a full week he felt an emotional connection towards all of them. They were just like him in some circumstances. He lost his parents at a young age and so did they. Except he didn't have a great adoptive parental like they did. Violet was a special woman in all of these girls lives and although they would goof up sometimes they were deeply apologetic.

Myles at this point considered them all his best friends already. They understood him like they understood each others pain and grief that they had to endure at a young age. They were bringing light into his life and he appreciated that the most. He also had a close and dear friend to him before he met them, that being David of course.

After a little bit longer the two ended the hug and they were discussing about other things. Mainly Violet and the others to start taking her medication more often so this situation wouldn't happen again. Marina decided to get take-out for lunch so they could eat something. Cindy wanted to go because she wanted to walk around a bit and eventually Fionna asked if she could go as well.

The trio walked out of the room and headed for the stairs. The hospital was kinda small for one but patients have never racked up before so the city has never wanted to expand it. The city pretty much was a border between Hoenn and Johto. It thrived for having a company called Silch Co. a company that makes many inventions.

They walked towards the car and buckled up and started to head off. While they were in the car they noticed that Cindy was awfully quiet. Marina decided to start a conversation.

"So Fionna, how goes psychic training?"

"Good I guess but, although it's been kind've hard too. I've been sensing an odd presence in our house."

"Oooook weirdo and how can you come up with that?" she asked with an eyebrow raised.

"I sensed it. It's there I know it is but I will tell Violent and see what we can do. It's a dark being and I don't why it is there but it can't be good" she said with a serious tone.

"I never noticed anything" Cindy said casually.

"Well yeah that's because your brain focuses on other things. You also aren't a psychic type" Marina said chuckling at the end.

"I wouldn't worry about too much Fionna if something were to happen then Violet would put herself in front at all times. She is the strongest one in the house and she whoops anybody's ass" Marina continued.

"Also whoever it is, they will also have to deal with me and they don't want a piece of me hehe"

"I trust that you would protect us but I would stay cautious this time. This can be serious and we don't need someone else getting really hurt" Fionna said with a frown on her face.

The rest of the ride was pretty quiet as they passed through the various streets and stop signs to get to their destination. When they got there they got the usual order that they would get and after waiting for a certain amount of time. On the way back to the hospital Cindy suddenly spoke up.

"Hey Marina can I ask you guys a serious question?"

"Sure thing what do ya got?"

"I thought maybe I should ask you this because you have a lot of of experience with boys but, do you think that there is a boy for me out there?" she genuinely asked.

Fionna who was drinking her soft drink with a straw suddenly spewed out the liquid that was in her mouth laughing like a horse.

"hahahah! oh my god I'm sorry but that just came out so suddenly-hahahahaaa!" she continued laughing while Cindy had a blush on her face until Marina elbowed the gardevoirs funny bone. Fionna looked back and saw the shame on Cindy's face.

"Oh, I'm sorry Cindy I shouldn't have laughed uh Marina! answer the question"

Marina cleared her throat.

"Of course there are boys out there that would love your personality. As crazy as you might be I think there will be a boy that would look past that and notice how caring you are for the people you love. No matter what you look like someone in this world will like you the way you are. Heck, it could even be a girl if you're into them. Are you?"

"I-I don't know" she sighed.

"If I were you I would choose wisely because the world we live in some people would try to take advantage of you. Just ask my two ex boyfriends they are a bunch of doofuses."

"Yeah they were kind've jerks" Fionna replied.

"What about you Fionna? When was the last time you heard of Devin?"

"Oh, that bastard? we went on one date and all he wanted to do is brag to his friends that he has a girlfriend thinking he can do whatever he wants with me. Screw him for all I care but hopefully he changes for the better" she finished.

"What a jackass, some boys just don't know how to treat a lady right" Marina said with a huff.

Cindy then thought about Myles. She thought of how kind he's been to her throughout the week and didn't treat her as an annoyance. She felt that way about him but it was too soon to tell how he would act right now. He practically just moved in with her and could be using her.

'No' she thought 'This Myles were talking about. He wouldn't do that to us. Would he?' Her thoughts were stopped when Marina asked her a question.

"Cindy?"

"huh?"

"Is there any boys you like?"

"Yeah, but not like that though (there is one) but they're more like friends to me than anything"

"Alright girl but if you have a crush on a boy and need some advice then you can come to me or Fionna"

"O-ok"

With that she was quiet the rest of the way back to the hospital with Fionna and Marina talking to each other various topics.

Back at the hospital...

Myles was sitting in the room with Anna and Zoey. Violet went to use the restroom respectively. There was a moment of silence in the room mainly because Zoey fell asleep. Myles was lost in his thoughts. He was thinking about it again. That doll, he swear that the eyes have moved a couple times before when he was looking at it but he didn't want to sound crazy. He played no mind to it however thinking that maybe his eyes were playing tricks on him. His thoughts were then interrupted by a voice.

"Hey Myles?" it was Anna.

"huh-yeah?" he said drunkenly.

"Do you think maybe we could be sparring partners again? It would be nice to have one since I can barely convince one of them to do it with me. I'll take it easy on you this time I promise"

"Yeah sure, I actually have a friend that is coming over with our old equipment and I was wondering if it is fine if he can hang out with us for a bit"

"Ok that's fine what's his name?" she asked curiously.

"His name is David, he's a hitmonchan and he's got a lot of fighting spirit in him. Were childhood friends and we used to spar and train each other all the time. Well, mostly him training me" he finished.

"Yeah that's ok with me I don't mind but don't expect me to back down from a fight if that's what he's asking for" she said as she balled her fist in the air tightly with a glare of determination in her eyes.

"Hehe I don't think that he starts fights but he sure as hell never backs down from one" Myles finished at Violet walks back into the room. The duo went back to being quiet as they saw her. She had a Marigold flower in her hand and walked towards Zoey and tucked it behind her ear. She smiled and gently squeezed her hand and bent down to kiss it.

"Is that her favorite flower?" Myles asked.

"Yes ever since she was a toddler I brought her one and she used to non stop ask for one. Eventually, we decided that we were going to start growing them around the house. You can still see them if you look inside the greenhouse towards the backyard" she finished.

"Huh, maybe I should bring her some" Myles said as looked back down at the floor.

"Her favorite color is yellow she's been interested in flowers but when she got to choose between a leaf and sun stone she picked the sun. That is how she is a bellossom now. She is the most beautiful creature" she said as she caressed her hair.

"Tell me Myles, how did you evolve?"

Myles was taken back by that question but he answered truthfully.

"Well when I was a little Riolu I used to get bullied a lot. For some reason at my old school everyone thought it was funny that I was an orphan" he continued sounding angry. "When I had enough I fought back the best I could. I gave it my all and almost died. But right when I thought I was going to give I felt a rush of energy coursing through my body and then" he paused "I evolved and those bullies were so stunned but were so blinded by raged they went after me anyways. Midway through I realized I wasn't just fighting. I was thinking, thinking about what would've happened if I didn't fight back, what would've happened if I didn't lose everything but I did it for myself and my pride. I took an oath to myself that if I was ever going down I wouldn't go down without a fight" he finished.

Violet and Anna both stated at Myles with widened eyes and concerned faces.

"Myles just know that you have us that will look out for you from here on out. You'll never have to go through that again by yourself" Violet stared into his eyes with a 'motherly' look.

"I'm fine and I appreciate all of your guys help I really do. But I can reminisce on the past now. I have to focus on the future and present if I don't then I can't move forward" when he was done Anna patted him on the back a couple times.

"You are a man of words Myles" Violet chuckled a bit.

They all were sitting down when suddenly the door opened.

"Were back! and we brought some grub" Marina walked in a handed the multiple sandwiches they bought. Violet eventually woke Zoey up so she could eat as well. Anna practically gobbled her food down. About 25 mins later when the others were done Violet then stood up.

"Alright folks I'll take you guys back home. We got too have people watching over the house now. Marina are fine with staying next to Zoey?"

"Of course I am"

"Ok then, I'll be back after dropping them off to home and I guess I'll take this doll" she sighed.

"Hey what are we gonna call this name?" Anna asked pointing at the doll.

Cindy then perked up

"I know! what about Clarice?"

"Sure, that's not a bad name" Myles said.

"Same here" said the others.

After exchanging goodbyes the others left to the car while Violet was carrying the oversized box that had a creepy doll. She had to put it in the backseat so that meant someone had to sit next to it. Being as dimwitted as ever Anna said that she doesn't care as she isn't afraid of anything! Of course Myles didn't want to as he was fully creeped out by the thing.

When they got back from the car ride they all went to their rooms. Except Violet had to put the doll somewhere. She couldn't decide where to put so she chose the living room and had it stand next the grandfather clock. The day went on as normal with Violet eventually heading back to the hospital. A little while later Myles was sitting in the kitchen when suddenly he heard a knock on the door.

"I'll get it!" he said as he rushed to open the door. He twisted the knob and he met a very familiar face.

"Myles my friend! long time no see!"

"David! Haha you're here finally!"

That's the end of this chapter I completly forgot that I was writing a fanfiction so my bad but this chapter is a little longer than usual so I hope you enjoy it and you don't get covid.