Chapter 20

Hello everyone, I'm back again with another chapter of my story. I have been working on chapters of all my stories because I'm trying to keep up with all my stories. Especially Am I just your tool, which has been long awaited by many. But I'm getting off topic. Here's Some important info.\

Tool Chapter 7 Will be out after Christmas

SSP alt ending will be out later this week

Rise of a champ will be out when I feel like it.

Finally, I have been working on Nicholas's bio story now for a while Chapter 1 is done but it won't be posted for a while. Thank you for your support and please review. It helps me improve in poor quality areas. Here is the next chapter already. And PS I just noticed I have been forgetting a t in Matthew, I feel dumb. Anyway I'll stop now

(1 week later) (Matthew's POV)

It has been a week now since. Nicholas is now walking around, but not too far. The nurse told him he can't leave the medical facility grounds. We all go and visit him constantly, especially me and William. He looks happier than before, and that is definitely a good thing. Nicholas hasn't really positive for a while now, and I can't say I blame him. Being stuck in bed for so long must feel horrible. I want to do something to cheer him up. I want to ask William, but I don't really feel like dealing with Chris. He hasn't said anything too bad in a while and I know he can't hold it much longer.

I decided to ask William about it anyway, if Chris wants to be a jerk, let him. When I walked over to him, he smiled. He sure seemed to be in a good mood today. I'd like to know why, but I guess I hold that in for myself for now, don't want to kill the mood.

"Hey William, can I ask you a question?" I asked

"Sure thing Matthew, what's up buddy?" William shouted cheerfully.

"Nicholas has looked kind of depressed lately, I was wondering if we could maybe try something to cheer him up?" I responded.

"That's a good idea Matthew. But what could we do, Nicholas isn't really the easiest person to cheer up." William asked discouraged.

That was true, through the years I had known him, I Can't really remember much of anything making that Dewott happy. Well, besides beating me up that is. He always seemed depressed or disappointed with life. Maybe spending some time alone with him may help. Spending the entire day with him might work.

"William, maybe if you and me spent the day with him. It's a start, and when he gets better we can take out to eat anything he wants." I responded, William thought about it, and then responded.

"That's a really good idea Matt, but maybe you should head over first." William suggested.

"Why is that William?" I asked, confused as to why William would suggest it.

"Well, you knew him the longest. And I can tell he still feels guilty about the past. Maybe you bonding with him a little bit would help." He stated.

I nodded and headed out the door. I started heading towards the medical facility. I turned around for a second and saw William talking to Chris. I guess he's telling him what we intend to do today. I continued to walk forward when I saw the same familiar Machop once again. I guess he was still hanging out here for a while. I waved to him and continued to walk. He smiled and waved back before going back to what he was doing.

When I finally got to the medical place, I immediately heard yelling from inside. I knew immediately who it was to. When I walked inside, I saw a very familiar Dewott yelling at a nurse.

"Nicholas! I'm not going to tell you again, get back in bed and rest before you hurt yourself!" The nurse yelled.

"I'm fine! I don't need to lay down. I can walk fine without any help." Nicholas retorted.

Of course, about five seconds later, he almost fell and would have if I wasn't standing in front of him to catch him.

"Matthew, thanks for that. I guess I'm not as good yet as I thought." Nicholas laughed.

"Hey Nicholas, I guess you're feeling good today." I joked around

"Yeah, I wanted to go out and see you guys, but this nurse wouldn't let me." He said while glaring at the Chansey.

"If I had of let you do that, you could have fallen and hit your head or worse." She responded.

"I guess you're right, I just wanted to show William and Matt that I was walking great again." Nicholas said discouraged.

The nurse just sighed and left the room. Me and Nicholas just stood in silence for a while, that is until I decided to speak up.

"Hey Nicholas, can I ask you something important?" I asked

"Yeah sure, what's up Matthew?" He responded.

"Is there something bothering you, you haven't seemed yourself for quite a while now?" I wondered.

He looked at me like I touched a nerve. I sort of felt bad for hurting him, but if he is ever going to cheer up, I have to ask this now.

"To be honest, yes, there is a few things bothering me. To be honest Matthew, I still haven't gotten over the past. I feel like what I did to you was horrible and now you want me to come stay with you. Why would you want me, someone who hurt you so bad, to come be a part of your family." He started to sound like he was starting to cry.

"Nicholas, I really thought about this, and I decided to let go of the past. I want to let go of the past and make amends with you. When I found out about the situation you and William were in, I felt so bad for you. I wanted to make your life happy. And what better way to show you that I forgive you than this." I responded.

"But why me, after all I had done to you, you're just willing to let the past go and forgive me." He wondered.

"Nicholas, everyone deserves a chance, and you proved to me that you really fell horrible with yourself. I am willing to let that go so that we can become close. Nicholas, if this is what you want to hear, then fine, I forgive you." I told him

He seemed to perk up a little bit, but I could tell he still had his doubts. I guess only time will prove to him that I truly have forgiven him. But on to the current issue, there clearly is other things bothering him.

"There is something else to isn't there?" I asked.

"Well, I am tired of laying around and not doing anything. I want to be out there with you guys." Nicholas sighed.

"If you rest enough, you'll be back with us in no time, I promise. Now Nicholas, promise me you'll try to cheer up for me." I begged.

He nodded before turning around to go to sleep. I decided it would be best to let him rest for now. When I walked outside, Chris was there. What he asked me was shocking, I didn't think it would be something he'd ask right now. Especially when I am trying to help cheer up Nicholas.

"You know; I don't get you Matthew. Why would you want to help someone that treated you so poorly over the years? You make no sense." Chris laughed as he questioned me.

"I believe that everybody can change. Even you, although that cause is pretty far way." I snickered.

Although I kind of wish I hadn't said that, because seconds later, Chris grabbed me and pulled me close.

"What did you say about me. You think I'm a jerk right. Well let me show you how much of a jer I can be Matthew." Chris yelled in my face.

I had to get out of this situation, I wish I didn't have to do this, only because I know what will come next. Without even thinking, I blasted a water gun right in his face. He instantly let go of me and fell backwards. I couldn't help but laugh at this, which only seem to anger him more. Within seconds, he got up and lunged at me with a force palm. I managed to avoid it and countered with a sonic boom. Chris jumped out of the way swiftly. He then proceeded to use brick break. Unfortunately, I failed to get out of the way, I was struck and sent flying backwards. Chis laughed in my face as I struggled to get up.

I felt a surge of anger run through me. I don't know exactly what it was, but before long, I was charging new attack, it was water pulse. This was a move I had been working on for a while, but I never could get it quite right. Chris now looked upon me with a face of shock. I launched the attack at him, when it made contact, Chris yelped in pain and went down. I wanted to finish him off, but all of a sudden, I heard someone yell, it was William.

"That's enough, You two stop this right now!" He screamed.

I looked at him, and stepped back. Chris got up and did the same, the two of us looking at each other with hatred.

"Matthew started it William, he called me a hopeless jerk." Chris shouted at us.

"I don't care who started it, I want you both to knock it off, I'm tired of you two arguing with each other. You two need to either get along or else, because I'm sick and tired of it all." William yelled.

"William, I'm sorry, I won't argue with him anymore." I said apologetic.

He looked at me and then back to Chris, he took a deep breath and went back to his usual calm self.

"It's fine, just don't let it happen again, especially since we are guests here. Now listen, I think I may have an idea of something we can do with Nicholas." William said.

"What did you have in mind William?" I asked curious

"Well, when he gets better, we are going to take him to his favorite place in treasure town to eat. After that, we are going to buy him anything he wants." William spoke to us.

"That's a really good idea William, I hope Nicholas gets better quick so we can actually do it." Chris responded.

"When I went over there, he was arguing with the nurse to get out of there." I joked around

"Well, why don't we all go in and see him together." William suggested.

"Actually, I think I'll get something to drink before we do that. I'll meet you in there." I said.

Chris rolled his eyes and whispered something to William, to which William responded with an angry glare towards him. To be honest, I don't really care what he said to William. I have far too much on my mind to be worried about him.

I started on my way to a small little café close by, when I walked inside, there was a few people inside. A Infernape came over to me and beckoned me to follow her. She sat me down at a small table, when she asked what I wanted to drink, I told her I just wanted water. She brought it to me shortly later and handed me a small menu. She walked away to help another customer as I looked at the menu.

There were some pretty good items on this menu, but I just decided to eat a salad. I got a salad that came with fresh apples and a sweet oran syrup on top. I didn't really realize how hungry I was until I saw that I ate the entire thing incredibly fast.

I decided it would be best to get back to Nicholas now, so I paid my bill and left towards the medical tent again. It didn't take long before I got to the entrance, when I got there, William was outside talking to Lucario. When he saw me, William smiled and said goodbye to Lucario.

"Hey Matthew, your just in time for some good news." William chirped happily

"What is it William, is it about Nicholas?" I asked hopefully.

"As a matter of fact, it is. The nurse says that he should be able to leave by the end of the week. I asked Lucario if he could help us get Nicholas back to Treasure Town, and he said yes." William responded.

"So when exactly will we be heading back to treasure town? Do my parents know we will be back?" I asked curiously, my parents knew William and Nicholas said yes, but had they prepared for them to stay.

"That's what I asked Lucario to do, he's going to inform them about our return." William Said

"So what are we going to do now, are we going out on any Missions soon? Or can we spend the day with Nicholas." I wondered.

"For now, we are going to focus on making Nicholas happy and help him get healthy. We'll worried about exploration team stuff later." William said.

I started to walk inside, until William grabbed my arm and pulled me back.

"Matthew, I've got something else to ask you about, and I want an honest answer." William spoke in a serious tone

"Matthew, I know that sometimes Chris tries to anger you and set you over the line, but for the sake of everything, please try not to let it get to you. I know it's hard, but can you do it for me, please?" William Continued, he was now begging.

"William, for you, I promise I'll try to ignore him. I swear I'll try." I promised, though I knew it would be impossible.

William smiled and let go of my arm, the two of us headed inside and stayed with Nicholas for the rest of the night. Even with Chris here, I finally feel like the way I always wanted to be. I've got my family back, and friends as well. I finally feel happy for the first time in years, and I only can hope things stay this way.

When Nicholas gets better, we will all be a team once again. And when he is back with us, the true adventures in my life will begin. Until he does, however, all we can do is make him happy and continue our job as well. Things would be pretty busy for the next week, but in the end, it will all be worth it.

End of Chapter 20

Not my best work, but I wanted to hurry this chapter up so I can begin to work on ending two of SSP and Chapter 1 part 2 of Rise of a champion. I promise to do better next chapter, although, the chapter may actually be good and I'm just putting myself down. Whichever one it is; I hope you guys will review so I can become a better writer.

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