Managed to get this one in during my study break.
Wish me luck for the finals! (They're in one week :C )
This chapter is VERY SHORT. But don't worry- once finals are over- the next chapter will be much longer. Pinky promise.
Next one will be late- probably even a week late. I'm going to finish up my finals before updating to this story so I can give it my full attention and give you guys an awesome story!
Enjoy!
Chapter 19: Aldrich The Mighty
Lucia had a large grin on her face as she walked alongside Beatrice. The girls had obtained their badges they earned from Brawly, took the ship to leave the island that was Dewford town, and were en-route to Mauvile city, where they'd finally get their badges. The grasslands around them flowed gently as light winds brushed against the two girls. The shorter purple haired girl had a spring in her step, and Beatrice laughed lightly at this.
"I still can't believe we won against Brawly like that,!" Lucia said. "We were so awesome, weren't we? He mega evolved too, and we STILL beat him!"
Beatrice chuckled. "I suppose we do make a pretty good team."
"We're invincible!" Lucia cried. "No one can stop u-"
BOOM!
The two girls spun their heads and saw a mushroom-shaped explosion rise in the distance. An intense wind blew over that was so fierce that the trees shook in fear.
"Oh.. Oh no.." Beatrice said. "What was that?!"
"I- I don't know…" Lucia said. Lucia turned to Beatrice, and the two shared a single nod before rushing toward the explosion.
The factory had been completely destroyed. Aldrich didn't plan on destroying the entire factory, but the guards surrounding him forced his hand. He and his Infernape stood amidst the debris of the factory which were being burned by fire and flames of their own creation. The old man sighed, holding a glowing device in his hand and putting it in his pocket.
"We got what we came for," Aldrich said, keeping both of his hands in his pockets as he stepped over the flaming remains of the factory. As soon as he went past the flames, however, he saw two girls running straight for him.
"What are you doing!?" Lucia cried. The old man heard the girl speak, but turned around and started walking away as though she weren't there. His Infernape followed suit..
"Stop!" Lucia cried, pointing at the man. The man and hs Pokémon stopped without turning around.
"Do you want to go to the hospital?" Aldrich's voice overflowed with quiet and venomous rage. Lucia's body shook in surprise as Beatrice stepped in front of her friend in a protective manner.
"Excuse you?" Beatrice asked. "If you lay a finger on her, I'll personally introduce you to the ground."
Aldrich started walking away toward the fire and flames.
"Forgot what you saw just now, then," The old man said. "if you want to leave in one piece.".
"I told you to stop!" Lucia cried. Lucia ran past Beatrice, pulled out her Pokéball and threw it- releasing her monks-robe-wearing Machoke, who landed on the ground with a crouch. Lucia's body flashed red with fighting-type energy.
"Focus blast!" Lucia cried, thrusting her arm and sending a orb of energy after Aldrich. The old man never turned around; His Infernape did, however, and intercepted the blast with a swift wave of its arm.
Lucia gasped. Aldrich turned around.
"You've made a terrible mistake," Aldrich said. He pointed his finger at Lucia. "You're going to regret what you've done today."
Beatrice quickly threw out her Pokéball, and out came Vulpix, growling his war cry once the fire-type touched the grassy ground.
"Stay away from her!" Beatrice cried.
"You can still run." Aldrich said, engaging his Invoker Armor. "Leave her to her fate. Stupidity cannot be cured."
"I said, stay away from her!" Beatrice said, activating her own invoker. The red-head's entire body flashed for a moment before her armor appeared. Aldrich sighed, then glared at the two girls. Upon staring at Beatrice, his eyes flashed open.
"...You-.. Red one." Aldrich pointed at Beatrice.
"What?" she asked.
"Are you the daughter of Quinton?" Aldrich asked.
"What?! No- I'm not," Beatrice said. "I'm not even sure if Quinton even has a child- let alone a daughter."
"Hmph. I must be seeing things. You look awfully similar to the King."
"King? What are you even talking about?" Lucia said.
Aldrich sighed deeply and raised his hand at the two girls threateningly.
"If I don't take you both out in the next minute," Aldrich continued, "then I will give an explanation."
Next one will be longer. Pinky promise.
Stay tuned!