Running behind the tower that Silva had told him about, Wes saw the cave and immediately ran inside.
"Miror B. Get out here!" He shouted angrily into the air.
He heard no response and continued deeper into the cave. Just like that tower the place was empty. there were no guards anywhere. Wes could only believe that this was either an ambush waiting to happen or an invitation. He decided to go wit the latter of the two. If he was going to be ambushed it would have happened by now.
"Fuo ho ho ho! Welcome to my little hideout, Wes darlin'!" A voice said out of nowhere.
Wes recognized the voice as Miror B. but when he looked around, he saw nobody in sight.
"I'm talking to you through the loud speaker." Miror B. said. "I just wanted to let you know that I'm taking perfectly good care of your little lady friend. But she's getting pretty scared so I suggest you hurry before anything bad happens."
The cave was then silent and Wes continued his run through the dark passage. Eventually he came down a long dark tunnel and saw a light at the end as well as the sound of music. He could hear Umbreon growling beside him and Espeon's eyes glowing with anger.
"Get ready to fight." Wes said to the two Pokemon before running towards the light.
Seeing a door, Wes kicked it open and saw Miror B. dancing with three Ludicolos. The Afro haired man spun around saw Wes. He then turned off the music and returned the three Ludicolos to their Pokeballs and put them in his pockets.
"Well it's about time you showed up." He said with a smirk and crossing his arms.
"Let Rui go," Wes growled. "Let her go right now."
Miror B. put his finger to his chin and stroked it in a thinking motion for a minute then shook his head.
"Nah! I ain't just gonna give her back to you." He said. "You're gonna have to earn her back. If you know what I mean."
Wes snarled for a moment.
"Why so angry?" Miror B asked. "I told you I'm taking good care of her. She's perfectly fine."
"Show me!" Wes snapped. "Let me see her!"
Miror B. opened the door he was standing in front of and revealed Rui.
"Wes!" She shouted.
She quickly scrambled to her feet and tried to to run to him, but Miror B. quickly slammed the door shut.
"You see, she's safe and sound." Miror B. said "If you want her so bad, then come and get her."
Wes jumped back and grabbed a Pokeball.
"I'm not fighting just for Rui." He said to Miror B. as his voice got louder and louder. "Espeon, Duking, Plusle, and all of Pyrite Town. I'm fighting for all of them too!"
Miror B. smirked and grabbed a Pokeball.
"Tough talk little man." He said. "But the time for talking is over now. It's time to settle this once and for all. You want to take me down so bad!? Well then let's see what you've got!"
"Fine by me, You're going down!" Wes shouted.
"Its showtime, go Sudowoodo!" Miror B. shouted as he threw the Pokeball.
"Go Espeon!" Wes shouted.
Espeon jumped in front of her master and glared angrily at the Pokemon in front of her.
"Espeon use confusion!"
"Dodge it Sudowoodo, and use Shadow Rush!"
Wes's eyes widened for a moment
"Shadow Rush!?"
Espeon fired her psychic wave at the Pokemon only for it to miss, and sure enough, Sudowoodo performed the attack that only one type of Pokemon knew. Espeon didn't have time to doge the attack and she was hit by the attack with full force. She landed on her side and yelped in pain but she quickly got back up, shook her head, and was ready to continue the fight.
A memory suddenly flashed through Wes's mind. He remembered back to when he first fought Miror B. and the cries of pain he heard when Espeon was nearly beaten to death by Makuhita. He needed to make sure that there wasn't going to be a repeat of that incident.
"Espeon is tougher than she looks she can handle this. However I still need to snag Sudowoodo as quickly as possible." Wes thought to himself before calling out to his Pokemon. "Espeon, Use Return."
"Dodge Sudowoodo, and use Shadow Rush again!" Miror B. ordered.
Espeon charged a Sudowoodo and tried to headbutt it but the Pokemon was just able to jump out the way at the last second. It's eyes then turned red and it charged at Espeon. The psychic Pokemon turned around and saw Sudowoodo coming her way. However before it could attack. Espeon charged at it with incredible speed and and rammed her head into Sudowoodo's with powerful force behind her; knocking Sudowoodo back.
Wes was stunned. Espeon was able to hit Sudowoodo head on in less than a second.
"Espeon, did you just do Quick Attack!?" Wes asked his Pokemon.
Espeon turned around and nodded her head with a smile.
"Alright! Atta girl Espeon!" Wes Cheered.
"What are you getting so cheery?" Miror B. asked with a sinister grin. "So your darlin' little Pokemon did Quick Attack. So what? It barely hurt my special little Sudowoodo."
"That may be true," Wes said with a glare to his Afro haired opponent. "However unlike you, I care about my Pokemon and I love to show them how proud I am of them as they become stronger."
"You really love and care for you're Pokemon don't you?" Miror B. asked as the grin on his face became a sadistic smile. "That's good, because once I'm done with you I'm gonna have even more fun turning them all into Shadow Pokemon."
"That's not gonna happen." Wes growled.
"Really? Well we'll just about that!? Sudowoodo use Shadow Rush!" Miror B. commanded
"Espeon, use Quick Attack!" Wes ordered.
Both Espeon and Sudowoodo charged at Each other like knights in a joust. Espeon rammed her head into Sudowoodo's stomach and Sudowoodo punched Espeon in the face with a leaf covered fist. Espeon yelped and was knocked backwards while Sudowoodo was knocked back like before but still remained on its feet.
Miror B. laughed
"You're gonna have to better than that sonny boy."
Wes growled in frustration and then looked at Espeon worriedly. Sure she was fighting as hard as she could, but she wasn't going to last if she kept this up.
"This is it!" Miror B. shouted. "Sudowoodo finish this with Shadow Rush!"
Sudowoodo charged at Espeon who was just now getting to her feet.
"Espeon dodge quick!" Wes shouted.
Wes feared that Espeon wasn't going to make it in time. However she was just able to move out of the way of Sudowoodo's swinging fist.
Wes sighed in relief.
"Good! Now use confusion!" He ordered
Sudowoodo tried to swing at Espeon again, but she dodged the attack once more before blasting the Pokemon away with her psychic energy. Sudowoodo landed on it's back, however it got back up to it's feet once more in less than a second. Wes was about to order another attack but instead decided to create a snag ball so he could try to catch this Shadow Pokemon.
"Alright, let's go!" Wes shouted as he threw the ball out onto the field. The ball his Sudowoodo and the Pokemon disappeared into a flash of light. The ball began to shake as Wes watched on intently. The Pokeball then stopped shaking.
"Alright I caught Sudo-"
Suddenly the ball shook again and busted open. Sudowoodo appeared back on the battlefield.
"What!? No, Dammit! It broke free!" Wes shouted with disappointment in his voice.
Miror B. had a cocky victorious smirk on his face.
"I knew you were gonna try and steal my Sudowoodo; but did you really think you were gonna be able to take it that easily like you did Makuhita? Get a grip!"
Wes grew worried now. How much more was it going to take before he could snag Sudowoodo?
"Espeon use confusion again!" Wes ordered.
Espeon fired another wave of psychic energy at Sudowoodo but the Shadow Pokemon manged to dodge it this time.
"Sudowoodo, Shadow Rush, now!" Miror B. shouted.
Sudowoodo charge at Espeon and the poor psychic Pokemon wasn't able to dodge the attack in time. Sudowoodo struck her hard in the face and she was sent flying.
"Espeon!" Wes screamed.
Espeon landed in front of her master with hard impact. Wes knelt down and looked at his longtime partner. She tried to get back to her feet but didn't have the strength. She then closed her eyes. Wes grew scared for a moment but was relieved that she was still breathing. However it was obvious that she was no longer able to battle.
"Damn!" Wes said to himself.
Looking up, he saw Miror B. smiling crazily like he had already won the whole battle even though Wes still had three more Pokemon. He then picked up Espeon and carried her off the battlefield.
"How disappointing." Miror B. said with a chuckle. "I was certain you were gonna give me a better battle than that."
"Shut up!" Wes snapped angrily. "Espeon may have been beaten but I've still got three more Pokemon that are itching for a fight." He looked back at the one Pokemon behind him who was growling and snarling. "This one want's some payback for what you just did to Espeon. Let's go, Umbreon!"
Umbreon jumped in front of his master. He was beyond angry about what happened to Espeon. Wes swore that he could see him snorting steam from his nose. He was ready to defend Espeon's honor as well his master's and his own.
"Umbreon use bite, and don't let go!" Wes ordered.
Umbreon charged with incredible speed towards Sudowoodo who began charging at him. The shadow Pokemon tried to strike him in the face like it did Espeon, but he jumped on it and pinned it to the ground. He then sunk his sharp into it's neck. Sudowoodo screamed in pain and began hitting him to get him off it, but his teeth were hooked into it. The two Pokemon rolled on the ground as Sudowoodo screamed even louder.
"Hey, make you're Pokemon let go!" Miror B. snapped at Wes.
Wes smirked as things were starting to go as he had planned. He had told Umbreon to not let go so he could make this event so he could make an opportunity for attempt #2 at snagging Sudowoodo. With Sudowoodo still trying break free of Umbreon's grasp, Wes created another Snag Ball.
"Let's go!" He shouted as he thew it at Sudowoodo.
The shadow Pokemon was once again engulfed in a flash of white light. The Snag Ball fell to the ground and began to shake.
"Come on! Come on! Stay in there!" Wes said quietly to the ball.
After a moment the Snag Ball stopped shaking, and this time Sudowoodo wasn't breaking out.
"What!? Are you kidding me!" Miror B. shouted angrily.
"Yes!" Wes cheered. "I snagged Sudowoodo!" He then rushed onto the field and grabbed the Pokeball.
Miror B. growled and grabbed another Pokeball in his pocket.
"Okay you got my Shadow Pokemon, I'll give you that much." He hissed. "But now you've pissed me off! It's time to start bringing out the best three Pokemon I have in my arsenal. Go, Ludicolo!"
The Pokemon appeared in front of Miror B.
"Alright Umbreon let's do this! Use Secret Power!" Wes ordered
"Dodge Ludicolo, and use Leech Seed!" Miror B. commanded.
Umbreon fired a wave of energy at Ludicolo but the Pokemon quickly jumped out of the way. Suddenly Umbreon was wrapped in vines.
"Crap Umbreon!" Wes shouted as Miror B. chuckled.
"I have three Ludicolos with me, and each of them specializes in something different than the other two. Can you figure out what this one specializes in?"
Wes looked at Ludicolo and then back at Umbreon.
"Umbreon, can you break free!?" Wes asked.
Umbreon struggled and struggled but it shook it's head solemnly.
"Looks like I have to knock out Ludicolo before Leech Seed drains Umbreon." Wes thought to himself before calling out to his Pokemon. "Umbreon use Secret Power again!"
Umbreon fired another blast of energy at Ludicolo only for it to jump out of the way again. Umbreon was suddenly howled in pain as the vines wrapped around him began to drain him of his energy.
"Dammit!" Wes shouted in frustration. "Why does the attack keep missing!?"
Wes then thought back to what Miror B. said just a minute ago.
"I have three Ludicolos with me, and each of them specializes in something different than the other two."
"That's it!" Wes said to himself. "This Ludicolo must specialize in speed. That's why my attacks won't hit."
"Now Ludicolo use surf!" Miror B. shouted.
Ludicolo shot a huge blast of water at the Trapped Umbreon who was hit with full force.
"Umbreon!" Wes shouted worriedly.
When the water stopped, Umbreon Shook his head and was ready to fight. However he looked very weak. Surf must have done more damage than Wes had thought and being trapped by Leech Seed wasn't helping either.
"I gotta do something." Wes said to himself "Wait a minute! This Ludicolo Specializes in dodging attacks but can it dodge when it's in the middle of an attack!?"
"Time for another one to bite the dust." Miror B. said with a smirk. "Ludicolo use Surf again!"
Wes waited for a second before calling out an attack. Ludicolo began to open it's mouth and water formed inside.
"Umbreon, quick! Use Secret Power!" He shouted.
Umbreon quickly blasted a wave of energy. Ludicolo saw it coming but didn't have enough time causing it to get full blast of the power. What amazed everyone was that the ability sent it crashing into the wall behind Miror B.
Umbreon smirked at his handiwork but then yelped in pain when Leech Seed once again drained him. Ludicolo tried to get back to it's feet but it fell unconscious and the vines wrapped around Umbreon disappeared.
"What!?" Miror B. shouted. "What happened!? how did Ludicolo get knocked out!?"
Wes Figured he knew the answer and explained it to Miror B. with a smirk on his face.
"Because that one blast of Secret Power was probably a critical hit! Not to mention you trained Ludicolo to focus on speed rather than strength or defense. That foolish strategy cost Ludicolo the fight."
Miror B.'s face contorted into a look of rage he was now losing this fight.
"Okay you brat! I can't stand cocky know it all's! Let's see how you do against this Ludicolo!"
Miror B. threw another one of the same Pokemon out on to the field. Wes looked at it and the at Umbreon. He grew worried. He was drained twice by leech seed and was hit by a powerful surf. He was thankful that the Pokemon's high defense was able to help him withstand that string of Powerful moves. However that wasn't going to help him forever.
Miror B. was obviously much tougher than he thought he would be and his Ludicolos were putting up a really good fight. Umbreon wasn't going to be able to take another hit in the condition he was in now.
"Umbreon," Wes began. "Come back, let someone else take over."
Umbreon however shook his head at his master. There was no way he was going to leave.
"Umbreon, come back. That's an order." Wes repeated with more force in his voice.
Miror B. shook his head and smiled.
"Let me help you darlin' Ludicolo use Razor Leaf!"
Wes gasped as Ludicolo fired several leaf blades towards Umbreon.
"Umbreon get back here now!" Wes shouted.
Umbreon didn't listen and dodged the attack. Ludicolo fired more blades again.
"Umbreon, you can't take another hit! Stop fighting!" Wes screamed.
Umbreon tried to dodge again but was unsuccessful. He was hit by one lade after the other and the last blade knock backwards and sent him flying to his masters feet.
"Umbreon!" Wes shouted as he dropped down to his knees and picked up the Pokemon.
Umbreon was out cold and Wes shook his head.
"Why didn't you listen to me." he said sadly before laying him down beside Espeon.
Wes then observed the Ludicolo.
"Even though Umbreon was weakened that was a pretty strong Razor Leaf attack." He thought to himself. "I'm going to take a guess that this Ludicolo Focuses on strength." He then grabbed the Pokeball he considered perfect for this battle. "Fine then, I'll fight power with power. Let's see whose Pokemon is stronger yours or mine."
Wes then threw the Pokeball onto the field.
"Go, Makuhita!" He shouted.
The fighting Pokemon appeared in front of Wes.
Miror B. smiled and chuckled.
"Wow this takes me back." He said. "You stole this Pokemon from me the first time we met. I can still remember the look on your face and you're pathetic begging for me stop when Makuhita was beating the living daylights out of your precious little Espeon."
Wes cringed at the memory but quickly shook his head.
"I don't hold Makuhita responsible for what happened. I blame you." He said with anger in his voice. "You changed Makuhita, causing him to do something that horrible."
Miror B. smirked and nodded his head n approval of the accusation.
"It's payback time!" Wes snapped. "Makuhita, use Shadow Rush!"
Makuhita did as he was told and charged at Ludicolo with his fist raised.
"Dodge Ludicolo and use Razor leaf!" Miror B. shouted.
Makuhita swung and Ludicolo but the Pokemon jumped out of the way and fired it's grass blades. Makuhita saw the attack coming and moved out of the way.
"Makuhita, use Arm Thrust!"
"Ludicolo, use Ice Beam!"
Ludicolo fired a beam of ice from it's mouth at Makuhita but it missed. Makuhita saw an opening and struck Ludicolo three times before the Pokemon dodged the next punch and fired an Ice Beam once again. Makuhita was unable to dodge the attack this time. He was hit and knocked backwards but was able to land on his feet..
"Makuhita, use Vital Throw!"
"Razor Leaf, Ludicolo!"
Makuhita charged once more at Ludicolo who was firing it's grass blades. Each one of them hit him but he was able to keep running through the pain he felt. He then grabbed Ludicolo and with incredible strength jumped in the air before throwing it into the ground while in midair.
Ludicolo got back to it's but it was unbalanced. Makuhita was the same way when he landed. The next attack was going to decided who was victorious in this fight.
"Alright Makuhita take Ludicolo down with, Shadow Rush!"
"Ludicolo end this with Ice Beam!"
Makuhita ran towards Ludicolo with a raised fist and Ludicolo prepared it's attack in it's mouth. Before Ludicolo could fully attack, Makuhita rammed his fist into hit's jaw. However he wasn't spared as Ludicolo finally fired the attack as it went down. Makuhita was launched into the air and landed on the ground with a hard thud. Ludicolo did the same but louder due to it's larger weight.
Both Wes and Miror B. were silent for a second. They were both waiting for their respective Pokemon to stand. However neither of them were moving.
"It's a Double Knockout!" Wes said with surprise.
Miror B. was steaming with anger. He was sure that Ludicolo would have been able to knockout Makuhita. After a moment he returned it to it's Pokeball while did the same thing with his Pokemon,
They both the stared at each other as they each took the out last Pokeball they had in their possessions.
"No! I can't believe I'm getting this much of a fight from a stupid kid." Miror B. hissed. "I've had it with you, sonny boy. It's time to end this, go Ludicolo!"
Miror B. threw the ball onto the field and and the Pokemon appeared in front of Miror B.
"Crap," Wes thought to himself. "I'm at a disadvantage now. My only Pokemon left is Quilava and Ludicolo is part water type. Miror B. has probably taught it a few water moves. I need to seriously think about my attacks if I wanna win this battle."
Wes threw out his Pokeball onto the field.
"Go Quilava!"
The fire Pokemon appeared in front of Wes and he was ready to fight.
"You're finished kid!" Miror B. shouted. "Ludicolo, Rain Dance!"
Suddenly the entire inside of the cave began to rain. Wes was now positive that Ludicolo knew a water move because it was powering it up.
"Quilava, Shadow Rush, quickly!" He shouted.
Quilava quickly charged towards Ludicolo who wasn't even attempting to move. He then rammed it in the stomach with his head. Makuhita was knocked back but was able to land on it's feet.
"Nice try, but you're wide open now!" Miror B. said with a crazed smile on his face. "Ludicolo, use Water Gun!"
Ludicolo quickly shot a jet stream of water from it's mouth. Quilava was hit full force by the attack and was sent flying into the wall."
"Quilava, no!" Wes screamed.
Quilava was motionless for a minute but he then got back to his feet and ran back onto the feel after shaking his head.
"You can still fight!?" Wes asked hopefully,
The fire Pokemon smirked at his master and nodded his head.
"Good, just be careful." Wes said with relief. "You won't be able to take another hit like that."
The rain in the cave began to harden and Wes could tell was enjoying this.
"If I don't end this fight with this next attack I can kiss saving Rui goodbye." He said to himself before looking down at Quilava. "Quilava, I want to put everything you have into this next attack."
Quilava nodded his head.
Miror B. smirked evilly and pointed his finger at Wes.
"Well this is you're final curtain call, darlin'. There's no way you're little Quilava can stand up to Ludicolo's powered up Water Gun. So say goodnight and say goodbye to it and the rest of your precious Pokemon.
He then jumped into the air and landed in a pose.
"Ludicolo, Water Gun, if you please."
Ludicolo reeled it's head back and prepared to fire another attack. However Wes was not going to let it happen.
"Quilava, use smokescreen!" He shouted.
Quilava quickly engulfed Ludicolo and the battlefield with smoke, Ludicolo couldn't see two feet in front of itself and fired it's Water Gun in the direction it believed Quilava was in. However he was nowhere near Quilava.
"What the hell!? It missed!" Miror B. shouted.
"Now, Quilava, Shadow Rush! Give it everything you've got!" Wes said not wasting a second of time.
Quilava charged into the field of smoke and found Ludicolo who still couldn't see a thing. With all of it's strength, Quilava rammed his head into the unsuspecting Ludicolo sending it flying out of the smoke.
"OW!" A voice scream.
When the smoke finally cleared Wes saw that Ludicolo had landed on the source of the scream: Miror B.!
"Get off me!" Miror B. snapped at Ludicolo as he shoved it off of him. He then stood and noticed that Ludicolo wasn't getting to it's feet.
"Ludicolo, get up!" Miror B. snapped.
No movement.
"Get up now!" Miror B. now yelled.
Still no movement.
Moving Ludicolo onto it's back he gasped when he saw that it was knock out cold.
Wes then gasped and a smile came onto his face that spread from ear to ear.
"It's over!" He said realizing what had happened. "We won!"
He then ran over to Quilava who was exhausted.
"We did it Quilava! We won!"
He dropped to his knees and hugged his Pokemon who was nuzzling his cheek happily.
Miror B. however was dead silent. He then dropped to his knees as realization kicked in. This battle was over. He just lost to Wes a second time. He gave it everything he had and was still beaten by a kid. He felt sick to his stomach as his whole body shook. He took of his sunglasses and his golden eyes watched Wes celebrate his victory over him. He didn't realize it, but he just broke his sunglasses by crushing them in his hand and them dropped them on the ground. His mind wasn't processing the fact the fact that he just lost.
"No..." He said almost inaudibly before screaming at the top of his lungs. "NOOOOOOO! I LOST AGAIN! HOW COULD I LOSE AGAIN!? ME!? HOW WAS I BEATEN TWICE BY A CHILD!? I CAN'T LOSE TO A BRAT! I CAN'T LOSE! I CAN'T LOSE! I CAN'T LOSE! I CAN'T LOSE!"
Miror B. then ran to a cave wall and started banging his head against it, repeating over and over again, "I can't lose." He continued chanting those three words as well as an occasional scream and sob while he begun to run all over the room. He suddenly tripped on his dancing platform's steps and fell to the ground. He was now rolling around pounding his fists on the ground like a toddler screaming and repeating "I can't lose"
Wes saw all of what was happening right after Miror B. started screaming. He returned Quilava to it's Pokeball and stared at the Afro Haired man. He didn't know what to say about what he was seeing. Did Miror B. just snap because he lost the battle!?
"What the hell's going on in here!?"
Wes turned around and saw Trudly and Folly run into the room.
"Gah! It's the kid!" Folly screamed as Trudly gasped at who he saw on the ground.
"Nevermind him!" He said before pointing at the person on the ground. "Look at this!"
Turning around Wes, Trudly, and Folly all saw Miror B. laying in a fetal position drooling and mumbling gibberish with the occasional real words which were mainly: Wes, defeat, embarrassed, and can't lose.
"I can't believe it!" Trudly said as he and Folly ran over the their bosses side. "I think you've done it kid. I think you've broken Miror B."
"Broken him? What are you talking about?" Wes asked confusingly.
"Miror B. hates losing. He's been obsessing over his loss to you at Phenac City so much that it's been driving him mad. Defeating you was all he had on his mind ever since he found out that you arrived here in Pyrite Town. He hatched up the plan to kidnap that girl who was with you and swore to defeat you. Losing to you again drove him over the edge."
Wes looked at Miror B. for a minute and then shook his head.
"Well, All I've gotta say about that, is excuse me if I have no sympathy." Wes said. "After turning innocent Pokemon into fighting machines, nearly killing my Espeon, Controlling a whole town and kidnapping Rui just to fight me; I really don't care that he's lost his marbles. He's a skilled trainer I won't deny that, and it's disgraceful to see someone with such potential act like this because he lost. I don't know if it's just because he lost to me or if it's every trainer that's defeated him; but if he acts like this because he lost a battle, then he doesn't deserve the title of Pokemon trainer. I don't care how tough you are you can't win every battle."
Wes then walked up to Trudly and Folly and grabbed them both by their shirt collars making them squeak in fear.
"Now, listen to my words very clearly." He said venomously. "Take your loony boss and you and everyone else that works with him get out of town, and never return. Tell them all that Cipher's control over Pyrite Town is now gone."
He released the two bumbling flunkies and they quickly lifter Miror B. who surprisingly lightweight. They then ran out of the cave as fast as they could leaving Wes alone with his unconscious Espeon and Umbreon laying down beside each other.
Wes let out a sigh of Exhaustion and then walked over to the large metal door that connected to the room person he was trying to rescue. Unlatching it, he pushed it open. Slowly he walked into the room and saw Rui laying in the center with Plusle in her arms. The Pokemon gasped and broke out of Rui's grasp before running and hiding.
Rui was confused for a moment but then gasped at who she saw.
"Wes!" She screamed.
Scrambling to her feet she ran to him as fast as she could. Wes knew what was going to happen next and held his arms open. Rui practically flung herself at him. He was able to catch but the force knocked him over with her landing on top of him.
"You came, Wes!" She sobbed happily as tears flowed from her face. "You really came! I was so scared!"
Wes let her cry all she wanted because he couldn't stop her. He actually expected this kind of reaction.
"Uh, Rui how about getting off so we can get out of here." He said after the crying and holding started to become awkward.
"Hmm?" Rui sniffled before realizing the position they were in. "Oh, right, sorry."
She quickly got to her feet and brushed off her shirt and skirt while Wes got to his feet and brushed off his trench coat.
"Alright, let's get out of here." He said to the girl beside before walking away.
"Wes wait!" Rui said making him freeze in his tracks. "There's someone that's needs to come with us remember?" She then turned around and knelt down. "Plusle, come on out."
"Plusle?" Wes asked.
"Shh," Rui shushed to him before turning back to where the little Pokemon had ran off to. "Come on out, Plusle don't be afraid, Wes isn't gonna hurt you I promise."
After a moment of silence, Plusle slowly came out of the Shadows and went over to Rui while watching Wes the whole way over to ever with cautious eyes. He eventually hopped onto Rui's shoulder and nuzzled her cheek. Rui then motioned with her head to go to Wes. Plusle was hesitant but he slowly went over to the new face. He sniffed Wes for a second and nuzzled his cheek. His fur tickled Wes for a second and the trainer the rubbed cheek with his finger and Plusle loved every second of it. After a moment, the little Pokemon ran back to Rui's shoulder.
"Alright let's go." Rui said but this time she was stopped by Wes.
"Hold on," He said sternly.
He then saw that she had a small purple bruise on her cheek.
"How did you get that?" Wes more demanded rather than asked.
"Miror B. slapped me." Rui said sadly. "I was so scared and embarrassed."
Wes glared at the bruise for a moment before asking, "What else happened?"
Rui was about to tell him about her encounter with Nascour but ultimately decided against. If Wes found out who Nascour was he would begin to hunt him down right now even though he didn't know what kind kind of Shadow Pokemon he possessed. If Wes fought with strength he had now, he wouldn't last long. It was best that he got stronger before challenging Nascour. Besides he's probably had enough stress for one day.
"No, nothing else happened." Rui lied.
Wes bought the lie and nodded his head.
The two walked out of the holding cell and Rui was confused.
"Where's Miror B.?" she asked Wes.
"Gone," Wes replied somewhat metaphorically. "and I don't think we'll be seeing him again."
Rui then gasped when she saw Espeon and Umbreon.
"Oh my goodness! Espeon! Umbreon! Are you both okay!?" She shouted as she ran over to them.
"Relax," Wes said calmly. "They're just unconscious. They both fought valiantly today. So did Makuhita and Quilava. Now let's get going."
Rui nodded her head as Wes picked up Umbreon while she picked up Espeon and the group walked out of the cave.
Back at Duking's house, Duking sat at his desk rubbing his forehead with his fingers and with his kids Johnny, Mikey, Marcia, and Michelle all around him. Silva had disobeyed Wes' orders and told Duking everything.
"Shouldn't we go in and help them? I mean Miror B. is once tough trainer." Silva said.
"No," Duking replied. "I already owe that kid for helping get Power pack to the Colosseum after you stole the gear. If he doesn't want help I'll let him fight alone."
"Papa, look outside!" Michelle said while pointing at the window.
Looking up Duking saw several people wearing the same outfit running past his house.
"What's going on out there!?" Duking asked.
"That would be Cipher hitting the road." A new voice said.
Looking towards the door. Duking saw Wes standing in front of them with a victorious smirk on his face.
"Wes," Duking said happily. "You're safe! So what happened did you defeat Miror B.?"
"Sure did!" Wes replied. "But that's not all."
Wes stepped aside and revealed Rui who had something in her arms. Duking gasped and a large smile formed on his face as well as the faces of his children when they all recognized the Pokemon she was holding.
"Plusle!" The whole family cheered happily.
Rui released the electric Pokemon who bounced over to his family. She then walked over to Wes and wiped away the happy tears in her eyes as the two of them watched the family cry happily over the return of they're beloved Pokemon.
"Now Plusle's back home where he belongs." Wes said with a smirk. "The rest of the town and the Colosseum is also free."
Duking sniffled as Plusle jumped into the arms of his youngest daughter.
"You two," He began before wiping his eyes with a handkerchief from his pocket. "How can I ever thank you both for saving our town!?"
"Nothing needs to be done Duking." Rui said happily.
"Wait where is Miror B.? Shouldn't we arrest him?" Silva asked.
"Don't worry about him." Wes said. "He's no longer a threat to anybody. I personally made sure that he and his goons leave town."
"Never the less," Duking began "There must be something we can do for all of you."
Plusle jumped away from the kids and back onto Rui's shoulder he nuzzled her cheek playfully. She reached up to pet him but he ran away from the hand to her other shoulder, laughing happily. She tried to pet him again but he ran away to the other shoulder making trying to pet him a game.
Duking chuckled at the sight and got a brilliant idea.
"Plusle really seems to like you." He said to Rui.
"Well we had some time to connect." she said sweetly as the Pokemon jumped over to Wes' should to play with him.
"That's good because I'm giving him to you two." Duking said with a smile.
"What!?" Wes and Rui said simultaneously.
"I'm giving Plusle to the two of you." Duking repeated.
"But we went through all of this trouble to get him back for you." Rui said.
"I know but he could really be of assistance to the both of you. Yes I wanted you two to get him back for me, but seeing him interact with the two of you makes me believe that knowing he's safe and sound is good enough for me" Duking stood with his kids and wrapped his huge arms around all of them. "So don't worry, My kid's and I will miss our little Plusle but we'll be perfectly happy knowing that he's helping you two, isn't that right kids?"
Duking's children smiled and nodded their heads.
"Wow!" Rui said. "Thank you Duking."
"I'm not keeping him." Wes suddenly said seriously making everyone fall silent.
"What!? But Wes.." Rui began only for Wes to bring a hand up to silence.
"I said I'm not keeping him, Rui." He then grabbed Plusle and held it out to her. "You are."
Rui gasped and covered her mouth.
"W-Wes..." Was all she could say.
"I think Plusle likes you more than he does me and I don't really want to use him when I battle. Especially after seeing what were up against. Besides after today's events you obviously need someone looking after you when I can't."
Rui wanted to be angry at Wes for that last statement but was too happy at what he was doing to care.
"Basically what I'm saying, Rui, is that Plusle is now you're Pokemon."
"Wes thank you so much." She said happily as Plusle jumped on to her shoulder and nuzzled her cheek affectionately.
After a moment she walked up to Wes and hugged him a for a moment.
"I can't thank you enough for saving me either." She said.
She then put her hand on Wes's shoulder and gave him a soft kiss on the cheek.
Wes' face turned as red as a tomato.
"W-What was that for!?" He stammered trying to control his blushing.
"What are you talking about I just said thank you." Rui said giggling at his reaction.
"Ah, young love." Duking said.
"AGH! WE ARE NOT IT LOVE!" Wes shouted to the sky dropping to his knees and still trying to control his blushing face.
Everybody in the house laughed happily except for Wes.
Author's note:
And this chapter is finished!
Man, this chapter is long. This is the longest chapter I've ever done. My writing software is telling me that this chapter is 17 pages long. Most of my chapter pages range from 6 to 7 pages long.
I hope everyone enjoyed the battle between Wes and Miror B. to be hones I had some difficulty writing it because I wanted it to be a back and forth battle between the two. In the end I hope it was enjoyable to read.
I also decided to make it a one on one style battle which I will be doing sometimes throughout the story.
Wes and Rui are reunited and Rui has a new partner. Isn't Wes nice? ^^
I'll see you all next chapter. :)