Hey guys! New chapter! By now I think we can drop the whole 'once every two weeks' thing. No it was not a lie, I tried really really hard, but I have such an excessive amount of stuff going on, I simply can't. New year of school, and I need to work my butt off to make it, so I will try to post in every gap I find. As always, I love the support, you guys are awesome, and I love you! There will be something huge coming up in the story, but you'll see in a few chapters! Enjoy this new chapter!
As Nathan had promised, the doctor arrived soon. The Xatu doctor carried a small briefcase inside, as Nathan welcomed him inside. After he offered the doctor something to drink, the Xatu turned himself to Touko.
"Well Touko. I am going to inject both of your legs to get the antidote in. Your legs will be up and running in a few minutes after that, and then after some exercise you will be all set to walk again" He spoke in a calm and comforting voice.
With this, he produced a syringe filled with a liquid. Nathan helped holding her leg up as he applied the medicine. Touko did not feel too much of it, as her legs weren't functional anyway. As Touko sat, letting the feeling return to her legs, Nathan saw the doctor out, and returned.
"And? Feeling anything?" He asked her, sitting next to her.
"It's coming. Slowly" she said, holding onto her legs with a frown.
Touko began to move a little, and as time passed, she managed to move her legs entirely. She sighed in relief, as she felt her strength return, and moments later, she, with Nathan's help, managed to stand.
"I'm so glad my legs are back… Now I can get back to training" Touko spoke relieved.
"training? What kind of training?" Nathan asked her, knowing the answer, but needing some confirmation.
"Marshall taught me how to fight, and I wish to continue training… even if…" Touko flinched for a second "Even if he is not here to help me out" she finished
"ah… The elite four? I'm sorry Touko. If I knew where he was, I'd let you meet him, but I do not. I'm very sorry" he spoke, hugging her.
"I know you would Nathan. I also know that I cannot see them. I can't face them, for the failure I am" Touko replied softly.
"Touko. Please. You are not a failure. Maybe you were just fighting the wrong battle" Nathan spoke. "Yet for that battle, you fought valiantly, and brave. You inspired people. You gave hope. You are not a failure" he said.
Touko sighed. She knew he was right, but she didn't feel like that. She felt like a failure. As much as she wanted to feel like she did good, she couldn't. She was caught, and now the trainers had lost their hope. Yet the other half is so happy for her. As how Iris reacted…. And on the other half how Roxie reacted. The choice was still there, but Nathan's words…. The wrong battle… She felt as if those words held more meaning to them than Nathan realized.
After this, they went into the backyard, where Touko practiced walking, and all kinds of other exercises. Nathan helped her out, catching her as she fell, every time. Touko felt safe, knowing the Blazicken was constantly there for her. Cathrynn would return later today, thus she remained dressed as childish as she is now. Up to the moment the bell rang. Touko was slightly nervous to meet Cathrynn again, after all that had happened before. Touko waited in the living room, as a kind of surprise. Cathrynn entered the house, and some silent speech was heard between them. Cathrynn seemed a lot more relaxed. She entered the living room, only to walk straight on, giving Touko a hug.
"I'm so sorry, for pushing you so hard Touko. Please forgive me" she spoke apologetically.
Touko smiled softly. Seeing how Cathrynn apologized made her confident that this would turn out okay.
"I made some deals with Nathan. To make you feel a bit better" Touko whispered to her, hugging her back
"Thank you so much for that Touko. I am very grateful" The pokemon replied, smiling happily.
Touko sighed, glad she took it so well, and especially glad she didn't go overboard.
"Now. Nathan and I had made a little idea we wanted to present to you. See, we want you to get used to being a child, but we don't want to force you in any way. So, we decided to make an exchange system. If you agree to take on a baby act, like drinking from a bottle, or sitting in a stroller, we will reward you with an adult privilege, like going out late, wearing adult clothes, or maybe we can even get you some martial arts equipment" Cathrynn spoke, getting up.
Touko thought about this. It was a little early, and it seemed suspicious that it all went so quickly. It did seem like a good idea though. She wanted to get some proper adult things done, and with this, she could keep them both a little more happy.
"Agreed. Is it an equivalent exchange type, in which the bigger the childish act, the bigger the reward?" Touko asked
"It is. So for example, a bottle feeding may result in you getting to drink some proper drinks, like soda or whatever. A full day as a baby, may result in full freedom outside" Nathan answered.
Touko looked at the both. They were a lot smarter then they seemed. Especially Nathan. She couldn't underestimate them, especially after her own new plan. She gave them a nod, accepting their offer.
That's it for now, but I am building up to bigger things. Touko is plotting stuff, muahahahahaa!
Hope you enjoyed!
-Gahlgutt out!
