~Nikki~

We walked again until we stopped. In the past few days, he has gained my trust and I fought battles with him. In these days, I have leveled up about 5 more levels. That means I'm level ten! That's what Aiden told me. I think he also told me he misses his brother, well stepbrother, even after a week I guess. Aiden did hesitate when he told me they decided to part for a while to bond with their Pokémon. I can see why. They want us separated so we won't make plans and run off. What a master plan. Or am I thinking too hard? Hey, I need something to do around here, well in this ball. On a related note, I can know when Aiden is going to open the ball. Like now.

The Pokeball opened. I told you so.

"Hi Nikki! I thought you can use some training. You've been in that ball for two days! Oops, that means you're hungry too."

You know what? I don't feel hungry.

"I'm not hungry." Then, I shook my head.

I'm starting to think that Aiden knows what I'm saying.

"You're not hungry? I'll still feed you because today's a special day! You're going to meet my bro Cole! A warning though, don't jump on him. He can get surprised easily."

I never thought the day would come. Cole has caught Chloe! I'd seen him before I fled. He was taller than Aiden and looked… Scary. Maybe Cole isn't a dunce like Aiden. Well, never judge a book by its cover.

He fed me berries, AGAIN, and then we started to walk. When about an hour passed by, we stopped. We were in a beautiful clearing. In the clearing was a tall windmill. I guess this is where he and his "bro" decided to meet. Good place. I didn't realize the windmill was close. I guess I was too short to see.

"What a beautiful sight to see. Look, there's the Mareep."

I turned to my right and saw the fluffy, just like a Flareon coat would be.

"Aren't they fluffy? I just want to jump on them. But, they would ram me, right?"

I giggled to this remark.

"Well, it looks like they're not here yet. I'm going to sleep then."

Go to sleep? At this time? The night is still young! Wait, I slept for a couple of days. Oh. Never mind. I nodded my head in agreement. He started to a Pecha berry tree nearby then sat down. He then lifted his cap and placed it on his forehead.

I couldn't go to sleep after a couple of minutes. I'm already rested. Well, since I'm awake, should I take a look around? Maybe not… Aiden jerked then moved his hand away from me. Well, here's my chance. I'll go!

After I had gone some way from Aiden, I took a closer look at the really fluffy Mareep flock. I was next to the fence which separated me from its fluffy beige fur. Then, I went under the tall tailed fence. The wood of the fence was battered and run down. Perhaps from the wind. Now I was right next to a Mareep.

It looked at me with its big round eyes like it was surprised to see me. Then, it started to hop like crazy. The Mareep next to it also started to hop. Soon, the whole flock was hopping. That was when I started to run. I guess I was so frightened I ran in the wrong direction! I was in the middle of the clearing. Then, they started to crowd me, little by little. When I looked at one of its eyes, it was red.

This flock must have had desperately wanted to get out, they head butted the fence! The Mareep still crowded her. She couldn't fight them all! Still, she tackled. Moments later, she was on the ground. Five Mareep had used a static move on her all at once. She was about to be attacked again when a hand scooped her up into its arms.

It was a boy with black hair and red clothes. Was it Chloe's trainer? He had to be. She had seen him before she fled. This mean… I can see Chloe again…

With my last bit of energy, I whispered Chloe. Then I fainted.

To be continued…