Chapter 18

Hey everyone I'm back again. I'd like to give a shout out to Merjin1302 for the OC submission. Appreciate it very much. Your OC's will be in later chapters once the story reaches further in. Until then, everyone enjoy my story.

(Mathew POV)

When I woke up, it was late at night. I looked to my left and William was lying there sound asleep. I decided I'd get up and go outside. It was pretty cold outside. There were a few others outside, but not many. I could see a Braixen talking to another Pokémon, but I couldn't see exactly who it was. I could have sworn it looked like the client we were helping. I guess the only thing to do is walk around a bit. Maybe it will help my injuries a bit.

I started walking in the direction we were heading this morning. It was hard to see anything, my body really was hurting right now, but I just want to walk a while. I tried to continue forward, but I need to rest. I sat down on the very same bench I sat in this morning, except now, there was another sleeping on it. There is just enough room for me to sit on. It was a pretty night tonight. The moon was illuminating the sky and there wasn't a cloud in sight. I almost feel like lying here and sleeping.

I had been sitting here for what seemed like forever, when I heard a noise. It sounded like an older voice, it also didn't sound very happy either. I looked to my side, and the guy that was next to me was now awake, and from the look he was giving me, he wasn't very happy.

"What in the world are you doing boy." He yelled at me, instantly scaring me to death.

"I'm just sitting here mister; my injuries were hurting. I didn't mean to disturb you, I'm sorry." I cried.

He began to look sympathetic towards me. He still seemed upset that I woke him up, but for the most part, he was calm again. He sat up, it was then that I saw it was an Infernape. He appeared to have a small grin on his face.

"So your injured, but you defied Chansey's orders and went out anyway, you remind me of myself kid." He laughed loudly.

"Who is Chansey, the only Pokémon I met that lives here is Lucario." I whispered in response.

"You mean you've been here so long and you never have met Chansey. You better explain yourself kid, she is important." He shouted.

"I don't know, I've been unconscious for a while, I woke up in a bed inside a tent like place." I said

He seemed to lighten up again, I guess he can understand that I couldn't have known who treated me if I was blacked out, and it's not like I've been here that long either. There is a lot I have to learn about this place. Especially since it seems I'll be here for a while.

"I see, so you were one of those Pokémon Lucario brought back here, I've got to say I'm shocked you all survived." He began to laugh, until he suddenly stopped, becoming more serious.

"Especially that Dewott, he was so battered up, I thought for sure he was going to die, did he?" He continued

That's right, I haven't even seen Nicholas yet, I don't know what condition he's in or where he is for that matter. I need to go and see him, maybe that will help me get back to sleep. Just to know he was ok and safe.

"I'm sorry sir, I have to go, please excuses me." I yelled as I ran off.

He said something I couldn't make out, but it sounded like be careful, or goodbye. I didn't care either way. I was now set on a goal. I stopped running and began to limp, maybe rushing off like that wasn't such a good idea. There was also the same thought that kept coming to mind, why did I care so much. Why, I keep asking myself, do I risk my life for someone who used to hurt me and make me feel inferior. Why do I suddenly feel compassion and sympathy for this Dewott after everything he put me through. Why did I save his life, why did I want him to stay with me at my house? And what was William talking about when he said we were destined to meet. Whatever all of this means is still a mystery to me, right now, the only thing I know is I want to see Nicholas.

I have been walking for quite a while at this point, I finally reached an area that said, Medical wing. It appeared to be a large tent surrounded by a bunch of other small ones, I had no idea which one Nicholas was in, or if he actually was even in one, but it never hurt to look. I walked over to one of the makeshift buildings entrance and saw It was locked. I know its late, and that I shouldn't do it. But I have to know that Nicholas is ok for myself.

I began to try to get the lock open, but it was no use. Perhaps, maybe, there was a window I could look out of. I ran over to the side and to my surprise there was. I started to lean up and look in, when all of a sudden I was grabbed from behind and slammed onto the ground. It hurt, but not that bad. Whoever it was wasn't using all his strength on me. I heard the figure speak soon after.

"You just can't listen kid, can you. I told you to stay in bed, but here I find you." The figure spoke harshly.

I managed to get a look at the figure, it was The Lucario from today. The client William had such confidence in. I tried to get up, but he just put me back down again. He didn't seem to happy about me not listening to him. I found this out because he deliberately hit my sore side. I could only let out a quite yelp as the pain was strong. It was such a light hit, but it hurt so bad. I guess I'm more injured than I originally thought. He then hit me again, why was this Lucario that William spoke so highly of literally torturing me right now.

"You are in no shape to be out here right now. What would have happened if you were attacked? You'd be dead in seconds." He said as he struck me again.

"I'm sorry…" I yelled in pain, "I just wanted to see him. I can't sleep without knowing."

"You disregard orders to do what you think is necessary. This is both concerning and sort of interesting." He said as he let up on me.

I started to get up, Lucario grabbed me and pulled me close. I don't know why he is treating me so harshly. I only left to see a friend. It isn't like I ran off to do something crazy. But apparently, anything I do to this guy is crazy.

"Here what is going to happen, I'm going to take you to see your friend. Afterwards. I'm taking you right back, got it." He snarled. I just nodded. "Good, just be lucky I'm not going to hurt you for this." He let go and I stumbled backwards.

He took me over to one of the tents and unlocked it, he had the key? But how did he get it, it's almost as if he knew I would do this. When we entered the area, I saw what I was looking for. In the center bed, I saw Nicholas. He was battered up and covered in bandages. There was a little bit of dry blood on him to. I could see he was alive, which is definitely relieving. I walked over to him and touched his shoulder. And surprisingly, he stirred. I could tell this was new because Lucario looked shocked as well.

"He moved, he wasn't doing that earlier." He said surprisingly

We both stood there in awe, Nicholas was still moving around and making noise. He eventually did stop, and went back to his quiet state. I decided to head back for now, I would return tomorrow and see him again. Just as I began to walk away, I felt something grab me. When I looked down, it was Nicholas, he was awake and was looking up at me.

"Mathew, where are we?" He asked weakly.

"Nicholas, your awake!" I yelled, "Thank goodness your awake, we were so worried about you." I continued to shout cheerfully.

"Mathew, quiet down, others are trying to rest." Lucario scolded, I only nodded. "Anyway, I'm glad your awake young Dewott. I didn't think you would, at least not so quickly." He continued.

"I don't care, I'm just glad he is awake. Nicholas, I'm sorry I left you all alone, it's all my fault that you got hurt." I started to cry as I said this.

"Mathew, you have nothing to be sorry for. You went after William and saved him. As a matter of fact, where is William? Is he alive, is he safe?" Nicholas Asked worryingly.

"He's fine Nicholas, Mathew risked his life for him. His injuries were minor compared to you." Lucario answered.

I was to lost in blaming myself to listen to the conversation at hand. If I had of stayed with Nicholas, he wouldn't have gotten so badly injured. But then again, William might not have made it. I chose to save William and completely forgot about everything else. Not even my own life matter as much as his did. I still wish I could have helped both of my teammates.

"Mathew…" I heard someone call me, it was Lucario. "Why don't we head back now, let Nicholas rest." He suggested.

"Yeah, I'll be back with William tomorrow to check up on you. I promise." I said, happy that we all made it out alive.

We said goodnight to Nicholas and headed back out. While walking back, I began to think of something, I told William I'd ask the question when Nicholas woke up. Now that he is, I don't even know if I'm ready yet. But a promise is a promise. And this may be the only chance I have.

It didn't take me long to think it over, my choice was made. Tomorrow, I would ask them both the thing I've been nervous about for a while now. No matter what the two of them said, I'd be happy either way. Because I have two Pokémon I can now call friends. I didn't seem to notice, but we had arrived at my destination. Lucario took one look at me and said a few words to me before he left.

"Mathew, you're a good kid, when I heard from William about everything that had happened to you. I knew you couldn't help it. You were misunderstood. And now is the time to show everyone who you really are." Lucario said as he walked away.

I can't understand it, what did he mean by my chance to prove myself. Why does everyone keep talking to me about destiny and all this other nonsense. It's all too confusing to me. There is only one thing I want to know, and tomorrow, I'll get an answer. And no matter what the answer is, I'll be happy either way.

End of Chapter 18

Hello everyone, I just wanted to finally get a chapter up and going to prove that I hadn't forgot about it. I apologize if there is poor quality in this chapter. I have been sick this week and my medication makes me tired. I also feel lousy too. I hope to have chapter 19 up either today or tomorrow, but I can't promise anything, with the way I feel.

I still need more OC submissions for the future.

Thank you to Merjin3102 for your support and Submission. Everyone else, I still need about four. I will discuss to each person exactly where they come in when it is time.

Thank you

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