Walking through the streets of The Under, Wes and Rui kept they're eyes open for the entrance to the Kids grid. They also tried to stay as alert as possible for trouble. Even though most of the city was full of Civilians the place was run by Cipher and this was they're main hideout was located here as well. They're was no doubt members patrolling the streets or were on break.
Wes looked from building to building but could not find any signs that they were close to the Kids Grid. It would have helped if he and his group were told the location of the building or at least had a description of what it looked like. With little info on where to start he figured that he would find the bind when he saw a bunch of kids all in the same place and going in and out of a building.
"Maybe we should go somewhere and see if we could find a map of the city or something." Rui said
"What makes you think a map would show a secret base?" Wes asked her.
"It was just a suggestion." Rui replied. "It's better than just looking for a needle in a large neon haystack."
"We just have to keep looking, I'm sure we'll find eventually." Wes said to her reassuringly as his thoughts betrayed his words. "Even though it feels like we're walking around in circles."
A few minutes later, Wes looked back at her and saw that she was starting to fall behind. They had been walking around for over an hour non stop and she looked like she was starting to get tired. She didn't have as much energy as he had because she hasn't been doing all of the physical training that he's been doing since he was a young boy. She wasn't weak because she did have a good amount of energy from running all over her village and helping out as many people as she can and she's gotten much more energy from being on this adventure with Wes. However she had her limits and he didn't know how much longer they would be walking when they didn't know where to go.
Looking around he saw a building that had neon signs showing different foods. Looking back at Rui he smiled and chuckled when he saw her trying to go faster so she could stay by his side.
"Come on, Rui, there's a diner over there let's get something to eat and take a breather." He said.
Rui looked at the diner and smiled. She looked back at Wes and was about to respond, however when she did she saw him staring at her with his hand reached out towards her. She blushed when she saw a soft caring smile on his face. Her blushed deepened without her noticing as she slowly took his hand. He turned around and walked towards the diner and she followed him with the blush on her face not leaving as her hand remained in his hand.
After about twenty minutes Wes and his group were eating their food in the diner. Nothing was really said between he and Rui but Rui had other things on her mind other than making conversation. Very few times if not ever had she seen Wes act like such a gentleman. The calm caring smile that was on his face and the way he held her hand made her heart race. Her blush had disappeared a while ago but it had now returned. She was positive that Wes only held her hand to help her keep up with him because she was tired and he wanted to be helpful, but she also believed he did it because he cared about her and was just trying to show how much he cared for her. Thinking things like that only made her feelings for him grow like a spring flower.
Finishing her food she looked up at Wes who just finished his and then looked at her.
"Felling better now?" Wes asked her.
Rui's blush deepened when she looked into his caring gold eyes.
"Y-Yeah a lot better..." She said rather nervously. "Um W-Wes can I ask you something?"
Wes looked at her and started to blush himself when he stared into her beautiful blue eyes.
"Y-Yeah sure whats up?"
Rui just stared at him. She wanted to ask him how he felt about her so badly however the word's would not come out of her mouth.. She made no effort to try and say a word. Eventually she sighed and closed her eyes.
"Nevermind" She said.
"Are you sure?" He asked.
"Yeah it's nothing important." She lied as different thought's ran though her head. "Why can't I just ask him how he feels about me? Why does it have to be this hard?"
SuddenlyThe TV's inside the diner flickered to life.
"Hello ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls!" The announcer from before said happily. "It's time once again for "The Under Time!" So without further ado I give you the beautiful Lady Venus!"
The Camera switched to Venus who had the same soft smile on her face from before.
"Hello Everybody it's me your Venus. It seems those naughty little spies are still in our beloved Under. I beg of you all to report to our hotlines if you see anybody suspicious. That is all for now until next time my lovelies."
Venus blew a kiss at the camera and the TV's switched off.
Rui stared at the TV for a moment before speaking.
"I'm amazed at how easily we've been able to get around here. Especially with Venus knowing that we're here."
She looked at Wes and a look of concern formed on her face when she saw a look of worry on his.
"Wes, is something wrong?" She asked.
"I just have this bad feeling suddenly, like we need to leave this place and never come back." He said. "I feel like something bad's gonna happen."
Rui felt worried now. She can't remember if Wes was ever worried about something bad happening to them. However despite her growing nervousness she tried to think positive and put on a brave face.
"We've been through a lot. I felt like my life was over far to many times that I would like to feel. I lost Mr. Leone and I almost lost you. However even through all of this I keep my hope of saving all Pokemon all of mankind strong and with you with me I feel like I can face anything."
Wes stared at her as she smiled.
"Whatever happens Wes we can handle it together."
Wes was about to respond but before he could he suddenly heard someone shouting and screaming, and from what it sounded like it was a young boy.
Rui and Wes' Pokemon all heard the noise as well and the entire group turned to see a young boy with brown hair and wearing a white T-shirt and blue jeans being held by his shirt by a grown man in a black sleeveless shirt and cargo pants. People all around the diner watched on but nobody interfered. Scenes like this were quite common down in The Under.
"Let me go!" The boy shouted with his eyes closed as he struggled and squirmed to break free but to no avail.
"Give me all of your money kid!" The man shouted angrily. "You lost that battle fair and square and you bet all of your money so give it to me!"
Wes and his group glared at the man as they got up to go help the kid.
"I gave you everything I had! I swear I don't have any more money!" The boy screamed at the top of his lungs.
"Bullshit I know you have more on you! Your gonna give it to me or I'm gonna-"
Wes cut the mans threat short by grabbing him from behind. He locked the mans choking arm around his own arm making him drop the boy. Rui went over to the child to check on him as Wes took the man down to the ground and kept his arm lock on him.
"Urgh let me go!" The man shouted at Wes as he struggled violently against him.
"Hey, hey,hey, just take it easy." Wes said calmly. "You got what you wanted from the boy so you need to leave him alone."
The diner cook came out from the back saw what was happening. His face went red with anger. Fights may be common in the diner but they weren't going to happen in his diner.
"HEY YOU PUNKS TAKE IT OUTSIDE!" He shouted.
Wes looked at the cook and then at the man he had pinned to the ground.
"If you want me to let you go, then you need to leave that boy alone." He ordered to the man.
The man continued his struggle but eventually he calmed down and nodded his knowing he wasn't going to go free unless he did what he was told.
"Fine I'll go. I doubt I'll get much more out of the brat anyway." The man said.
"HEY ARE YOU PUNKS DEAF!? I SAID TAKE IT OUTSIDE!" The cook yelled at the top of his lungs.
"CALM DOWN WE'RE LEAVING!" Wes shouted back angrily.
He stared back down at the man and released him.
The man looked back at him and then at the boy he was attacking for a second and then ran off.
Wes got back to his feet and then looked at Rui who stood next to the boy with her hands on his shoulders.
"Let's all go outside and talk." Wes said to them.
Both Rui and the boy nodded their heads and Rui lead him out the door.
"Stay out of my diner you hear!?" The cook snapped at Wes.
Wes didn't even bother looking back he just shook his head and went outside. It's a good thing he decided to not leave a tip.
Outside Wes and Rui stared at the boy who stared right back at them.
"Are you alright?" Wes asked him.
The boy nodded.
"Thanks for helping me, I was scared that man was really gonna hurt me. I was telling him the truth when I told him I had no more money."
"Well he's gone now," Rui said. "We'd like to stay and chat but we have to find someplace even though we have no idea where to go."
Wes' group turned to leave but the boy's voice made them freeze in their tracks.
"Wait! Um...where are you guys going? I live here in The Under so maybe I can help you find the place you're looking for."
Wes simple stared at the boy for a moment as a few thoughts came to his head. The place his group was trying to find was a place he promised to keep secret so he couldn't just ask the kid about the location unless he knew he was a member of the Kids Grid. However this boy was also a child and maybe he was a member. He thought about about asking for a moment before finally opening his mouth.
"Can you keep a secret?" He asked.
The boy nodded his head
Wes leaned down to his level and looked around to make sure nobody was listening in.
"We're looking for a secret organization called the Kids Grid. Have you heard of them?"
The boys eye's went wide at the mention of the group. Nobody on the outside should know about the kids grid except for members themselves. No member would ever reveal the organization to outsiders.
"Y-Yes I have...I'm a m-member. B-But how d-do you guys know about it?" The boy asked nervously while taking a few steps back. He looked like he was ready to run away. Wes could see the worry in his eyes and shook his head.
"Relax, we don't mean any trouble." He said reassuringly. "We were told about the group by Duking's daughter. She's asking us to help you guys. We have something called the 'Power Part' in my pocket. We told her we would deliver to this Nett kid down here."
The boy gasped could these be the people he was told were coming.
"If you have the 'Power Part' then you must be Wes and Rui right!?" He asked.
Both of them nodded their heads.
"Thank Arceus I thought we were in major trouble." The boy said with obvious relief. "I'd be glad to lead you guys to our base down here follow me."
The boy then began to walk away as Wes and Rui looked at each other and smiled before following him.
Author's Note: I hope you guys enjoyed the chapter. I apologize for taking so long to get it out I actually had quite some time of major writers block.
I actually had much more planned for this chapter however where I wanted to end the chapter made me feel like the chapter was only going to get a little too long and there just would have been far to much for one chapter. What I have planned Is going to be an important plot subject so I decided to cut and paste what was going to be in this chapter into a new document and that is going to be the start of the next chapter.
Wes and Rui have finally found a way to find the kids grid but whats going to happen when they get there? We will soon find out.
I'll see you all next chapter. :)
