I know it's been a while since I've updated any of my stories. Honestly, I have had little motivation for writing at all, especially for this story. While I do appreciate reviews, I do not like feeling like my writing style is being analyzed. I write to entertain. When I feel like others are putting me down because my writing style is not what they think is correct, it infuriates me. I will try to continue my stories, but I will not tolerate such rude, inconsiderate remarks any further. If you don't like my style, don't read my story. And, for the love of god, learn to hold your damn tongue.
Lily sat in the large oak watching the sun set over the ocean. After six months, she had decided to listen to Luka and tried using her powers. For the past year she had been practicing with her powers, but had made little improvement in controlling them. Though her powers were growing, the only thing she could use them for was getting fruit from the trees. She sighed as the last of the colors faded and the stars started appearing. She didn't want to go back to the mansion, but she knew Kyle would be worried if she wasn't home soon. She stood, looking down at the ground below her. Sometimes she wished she could fly. She could feel someone watching her. She turned slowly to find a large figure behind her.
"Who are you?" she asked slowly. The figure towered over her, over two feet taller than her. It said nothing, but stared down at her with deep purple eyes. Lily swallowed hard as she tried backing away. Her foot slipped, causing her to fall backwards. She quickly used her powers to move a nearby branch close enough to grab. She steadied herself and looked at the figure.
"Are you human or pokemon?" the figure asked in a deep voice. Lily had been studying pokemon for the last two and a half years, and recognized the use of psychic abilities. She opened her mouth to respond, but no noise came out. She wasn't sure. She wasn't exactly human anymore, but she clearly wasn't a pokemon. She took a deep breath and tried again.
"I was human. Now… I'm the result of genetic experiments," she replied. The figure took a step closer to her. Lily tried moving away, but her back hit the center of the tree.
"Your powers are weak, but your control over them is weaker," the figure said. Lily began to tremble. She could tell this pokemon was very powerful and she was afraid. This creature seemed dangerous.
"Are… are you male or female?" she asked quietly. It wasn't the question she meant to ask, but it was the first thing out of her mouth. The creature merely stared at her.
"Male," he stated. Lily tried to maintain eye contact, but she was intimidated by him. Male pokemon had a tendency to be more aggressive.
"Are you going to hurt me?" she asked. The pokemon reached out his hand for her. Lily's eyes went wide in terror. She used her powers to push the creature back several feet, but her powers were no match for his.
"You are not as weak as I thought," he said, surprised, "I can help you learn to control your power". Lily looked up in surprise.
"You would help me?" she asked. He approached her again, putting his hand out to her. Lily hesitantly took his hand.
"Now close your eyes and focus your energy," he instructed her. Lily did as she was told. She could feel the power pulsing through her veins. She felt her body lift off the branch. She opened her eyes to find herself high above the treetops. Her eyes widened and she could feel herself start to fall, before being lifted back up.
"Do not be afraid. You can control it if you focus," he told her. Lily took a deep breath and concentrated. She no longer felt afraid of falling; he was right there to catch her if she did. She felt him let go of her hand. She was flying on her own. She couldn't hide her smile as the happiness bubbled up inside her. She felt completely free.
"Now try moving," he said. Lily turned to look at him. She tried focusing her powers, but instead began falling. She could see the canopy growing closer before the pokemon caught her in his arms.
"I couldn't do it," she said sadly. She wanted so badly to be able to use her powers now.
"It's getting late; you are tired. We can try again tomorrow," he offered. Lily looked up at the sky. The moon was high above them; Kyle was surely worried sick about her by now.
"I would like that. Do you have a place to stay?" she asked. The pokemon looked at her and shook his head. Lily could hear thunder in the distance.
"You can stay with me if you'd like. We have plenty of room," she offered. The pokemon looked off into the distance at the incoming storm.
"Just for tonight," he agreed. Lily smiled as she pointed down to where the mansion was. The pokemon brought her down, landing outside of the gate. Lily took a deep breath as she opened the gate. Kyle had all the lights on in the house, and was frantically pacing outside the front door. Luka stood calmly just inside the doorway. They both looked up when they heard the squeaking of the gate. Lily smiled sheepishly as she approached them, the pokemon lingering behind her.
"Where have you been? I was worried sick! Do you know how late it is? I was afraid something had happened to you," Kyle scolded. Lily put her hands behind her back and put her head down.
"I'm sorry, Kyle. I was practicing with my powers. I didn't realize it was so late," she explained, "and I've brought someone". The figure stepped out from the shadows and Kyle's eyes went wide. Luka glared at the pokemon.
"What is your name?" Kyle asked calmly.
"Mewtwo," the pokemon answered. Luka positioned himself in a defensive stance in the doorway. Had he been evolved, this may have been intimidating. Lily walked up and picked him up, carrying him inside.
"If Lily has invited you, you are welcome to stay," Kyle said, stepping aside. Mewtwo followed the young girl inside. Luka continued to glare at him from over Lily's shoulder. He did not want to share the young girl with anyone.
Lily's powers grew exponentially over the next few weeks. Mewtwo trained her daily, spending hours focusing her powers. She was now able to fly and control where she went. She was able to bring small objects towards her or push them away, but struggled with larger objects.
"Remember to focus. Control your power; and don't let your emotions control you," Mewtwo told her sternly. Several times she had gotten frustrated and ended up destroying the fruit they had been using. Lily took a deep breath and let it out slowly as she tried lifting a watermelon with her powers. She could see the melon shake slightly, but she just couldn't get it off the ground. It was much heavier than the other fruits that she had worked with. She scrunched up her face as she tried focusing her powers. The melon shook violently, but remained on the ground. Lily growled loudly in frustration as the melon exploded.
"I can't do it! I may have powers, but they're not strong enough," she cried out. Mewtwo sighed as he approached the young girl. Lily crossed her arms over her chest. Luka sat nearby, watching and eating the exploded melon pieces. He had evolved within the first week of Lily's new training. He and Mewtwo did not get along and he picked a fight with the psychic type every chance he got.
"Lily, you need to be patient. Your powers are stronger than you realize, but you just started learning to control them. It will take time to learn," he said calmly. Lily turned to face him.
"I can't do it. I'm sick of trying! There's no point in me learning to use them anyway," she snapped. She used her powers to fly off, leaving Mewtwo standing there. Luka just watched her leave.
"Maybe you should have taught her to move objects before you taught her to fly," Luka said. Mewtwo sighed as he used his own powers to send the lucario flying into the trees. He quickly flew off. He already knew where Lily would go.
Lily sat in the old oak tree watching the waves crash on the beach. She tried ignoring the psychic pokemon as he landed next to her. He remained silent as he sat next to her, staring out over the water. Lily sighed as she looked at him.
"Why did you offer to help me?" she asked. Mewtwo remained quiet as he continued to watch the horizon. Lily cleared her throat loudly. Mewtwo sighed as he turned his attention toward her.
"Because you were like me. An experiment. You had powers because of what humans had done to you. The least I could do was help you control them," he explained. Lily nodded silently as she focused on the waves again. Her birthday wish on her seventh birthday was to find someone like her. Mewtwo had not been born human like her, but he was also the result of an experiment.
"Mewtwo… were you… were you born or created?" she asked hesitantly. She knew he was the result of an experiment, but she didn't understand what kind of experiment. He never talked about it. He was silent for a moment, then looked down at his hands.
"I was created. Humans cloned me from the DNA of Mew," he admitted.
"Does that mean you look just like Mew?" she asked.
"No. I was genetically modified. My DNA is similar to Mew's, but it has been altered," he explained.
"You mean, like mine was altered?" she asked. Mewtwo nodded. He stood on the branch.
"Yes. Now, are you ready to get back to training?" he asked. Lily sighed as she used her powers to levitate so she could look him in the eye.
"Yeah, I guess so," she said.
I know it's not very long. This story is proving to be the hardest to write. As with any of my stories, feel free to message me if you have anything you would like to see in the story.