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Chapter 23: The Team Back Together
While the Champions were discussing with each other in the living room, Frost and his band of Rangers were in the balcony enjoying the fresh air of Lumious City, although it was the afternoon thankfully they had a shed to protect them from the sun's heat.
"They just kicked us out." growled Ember.
"I agree it was a bit rude to do that but try to put yourself in their shoes?" countered Stone.
"And how would that explain anything?" retorted Ember.
"Calm down, what Stone is trying to say is that it is expected that the Champions will feel intimidated by us because they can't really figure out anything about us." added Leaf who was standing besides Spark staring into his Pokegear and watching him work.
Frost who listened to his teammates bicker like children let up a chuckle as he said
"You know I missed this feeling, it's been a really long time since all of us have been together."
Everyone heard Frost's statement and responded almost at the same time while looking at Frost with a piercing gaze.
"And whose fault is that." they all said much to Frost's amusement.
"Sorry sorry but now I am here, anyways so I wanted to ask do none of you know the real reason why we are assigned to the Champion's?" he asked trying to change the subject.
Spark responded while taking the headphones out of his ears.
"Actually leader I was under the impression that you knew something about that but back then when you said you didn't know anything it was quiet the shock." as Spark put on the headphones again.
The rest of them just nodded at Sparks words as the conversation shifted back to Frost again.
"I see, so did anyone try to contact Forester and ask him?"
"I did." said Rain.
"So what did he say big sis?" asked Leaf.
"He said that he will meet us in person soon and for now we should focus on getting the Champions to Lumious Tower safely."
Frost just sighed and thought
[That man is as mysterious an unown.]
"Well that's Forester in a nut shell he won't tell us until he thinks we should know about it?" concluded Stone.
"Anyways we should just do as he says for now also I would like to remind you guys to keep your profile to a bare minimum as the Champions are not dumb people." Frost said now in a serious tone.
The group nodded in agreement when Stone raised another question.
"Leader I agree that we should keep a low profile but may I remind you that you were the one who went to dinner with the Sinnoh Champion."
Except Ember who just pouted in annoyance everyone looked at Frost with an even surprised expression than before.
"Wait Leader went on a Date!" exclaimed Leaf.
"How could I have missed that damn it I hate delayed flights." groaned Spark.
"Come on guys it wasn't a date and if it wasn't for that I won't be telling you to watch yourself around the Champions, trust be Cynthia's observations are very sharp and she doesn't miss subtle hints." Frost defended.
"So you are on first name basis with her now!" growled Ember.
"I must say even I am a bit surprised by this development." added Rain with her neutral voice.
"Oh come on Rain not you too, besides I think you guys are missing the point here." replied Frost while sighing.
"Oh don't worry Leader we get it but we are just interested in your love life." teased Stone and the group nodded.
"For Arceus sake it wasn't that." Frost retorted.
Rain who composed herself first said
"Coming back to the serious topics, we should be more prepared for escorting the Champions we should not forget that the Sinnoh Champions plane was hijacked."
"Agreed." added Frost and continued " Also I would like to add that the hijackers were not your usual ones they were well trained mercenaries working for the Scorpion."
"I also read something like that in the reports, but I also read that Leader handled that very easily." Ember added.
"I mean it's Leader we are talking about of course he can handle it." Spark chimed in.
Frost although slightly smiled at this he quickly turned to the group and said
"Also I would recommend carrying a weapon of your choice with you while escorting along with your Pokemons."
The group although a bit startled by this sudden request nodded anyways now a bit more seriously.
"I am suggesting this because the Plane hijacking was no small scale event it was a well planed and executed operation, so we should get ourselves armed just in case."
After a bit of silence from the group
"Frost are you sure about this after all you just told us to keep a low profile in front of the Champions?" Rain asked.
"Yes I know that is why only carry concealable weapons, nothing over the top but enough to get the job done." Frost replied seriously.
"Well if Leader is asking us to carry we should probably just to it, Ember contact the Mobile HQ and request for the same." Spark took the lead.
"Alright" Ember said while taking a few steps away from the group to call the HQ.
The atmosphere had suddenly changed from a happy one to a serious one in a few seconds due to Frost's sudden request but none of the Rangers seem shook they were only surprised at most. Rain was the first one to speak.
"Frost you weren't injured were you?" Rain asked in concern.
Frost realized that Rain asked this because she knew he wouldn't ask the others to carry if the situation wasn't serious.
"No don't worry I just don't want to take any chances." he replied with a gentle smile.
"Speaking of which Leaf when were you gonna tell me that you and Spark finally got together." Frost teased to lighten the mood a bit.
Leaf's cheeks blushed red while Spark also lost some of his cool as he looked away shyly.
"How did you know?" Leaf asked in embarrassment.
"Did you really think Rain wouldn't tell me, also why don't you give some tips to Stone so he can also kick start his love life with her." Frost said while looking over to Ember who was talking on her Pokegear right now.
Stone who heard this also flushed red as he replied angrily
"Hey I didn't ask for help."
"But you are in desperate need of it." teased Spark.
"No I don't." retorted Stone.
Leaf kept a hand on Stone's shoulder and said
"Don't worry Stone we'll help you out."
"For the last time I don't need help."
Frost looked at the scene unfolding before him as he smiled lightly while thinking
[I missed these moments.] but he was interrupted shortly after by Rain who pulled on his sleeve asking him to step to the side.
Once secluded from the group Frost asked
"What's Up?"
"Well… I just wanted to ask whether you found something about you know what while you were gone.?"
Frost immediately looked side to side checking whether no one was hearing them before responding
"Not much but I think I have a lead I almost costed me my life but in the end I didn't return empty handed."
"Good tell me more?"
"Not here once this is over and we return to base I'll explain everything till then have patience." he assured.
"Alright fine, also now that you are back take your place as the Leader again I am quite tired of managing them." Rain said with a satisfied smile after hearing Frost's word.
Frost chuckled at the women's expression as he replied
"Alright fine but you did a good job."
Shortly after they were called by Ember
"Leader! Big Sis! Come here a moment."
"What is it?" Frost asked.
"I talked to the Mobile HQ and they say they have what we need and we can collect it today only."
"Good, Alright everyone gather round." Frost commanded as Spark, Leaf and Stone who were bickering stopped and joined with the group.
"Ember has arranged for the equipment we need so get your stuff from the Mobile HQ after you have dropped the Champion's off to their respective rooms." he said.
"Also be extra careful in front of Ash Ketchum he is a confirmed Aura user and has probably sensed us out." he added.
"So that's is why he thought I was lying." Rain concluded.
"Precisely so for the time being only let Stone interact with him."
"Yes Leader!" chimed the group this time with Rain also joining.
Frost smiled at Rain's gesture as he said
"That is it for right now, we should probably join back with the Champions."
"But they requested privacy." asked Leaf.
"We probably shouldn't enter without there permission." said Stone.
"No way am I standing out in the heat for any longer." said an enraged Ember.
They all looked at the Champion's still talking inside when a Pikachu knocked at the door.
"And that is our cue to join them." said Frost while walking towards the door of the balcony.
Behind him Rain chuckled at the fact that Frost probably already noticed the Pikachu coming to call them as Leaf muttered.
"Show Off."
Author's Notes:
Well I am back and this is more character development for my OC's. Hope you guys enjoy the story and feel free to review it as it shows your support. Also if you have any questions feel free to PM me and I will try to respond to them as accurately as possible. Until next time.
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