Editor's Note: I have thought of a new name for this fanfic. This story, I realized, can only go so far in just a city. I think the story might get a little more interesting to some readers if I were to set the story in a typical PMD world. Sadly, as I think about it, there are far more options that way. Act II takes only this part to explain the change of atmosphere.

I realize that this choice might deter some readers and interest other readers with this choice. That's a risk I am willing to take. (I bet you would take the same risk.) I've lived my life being told that you could never get rewarded for taking risks. Had I listened, I never would have become a Let's Player. I would never have met some of the most amazing (and interesting) people I've ever had the pleasure of being friends with; and I never would have written this story in the first place.

So, without further ado, I give you Act II of this story. Please Read & Review.

Everything you've read so far, I've written as it came out of my head. Improvisational writing is something I prefer. Also, throw what you know about natures in PMD away, since I don't put that into perspective here. Also, I hope you paid attention to the chapter names.

Act II - Everything Will Change

Intro - A New Dimension

Katherine returned to her human form. She stood up from the couch, having trouble getting used to being a human again. The necklace chain felt cold to the touch around her neck. She felt what seemed like a watch on her wrist. Upon closer inspection, it was the Translator.

"So, how do I look?" Katherine asked jokingly. "I don't know... I think I preferred you as an Umbreon." Vale giggled. Cloe began laughing, due to Katherine blushing from embarrassment.

"Well, we have no time to worry about looks." Vale said with a serious expression on her face. "We need to hurry." The trio began walking towards the window.

However, just as Katherine began to step onto the fire escape, she began getting a headache. Ow... Why? The headache began to hurt more. Eventually, the headache became so severe; Katherine couldn't help but clutch her head, falling to her knees. Urk... Wh-What's happening?

Cloe and Vale stood and watched as Katherine turned pale. None of them knew what was happening. "Katherine, are you OK?" Cloe asked.

The pain... Why is this so painful? Katherine questioned this pain. The world surrounding her suddenly turned black and white. The headache slowly subsided as the sun grew dim. What just happened?Katherine looked over to Cloe and Vale; both of them had confused looks on their faces.

The air was cold enough that Katherine could see her breath. It's not even the middle of August... Why is it as cold as December? Vale began shivering, her speech shaking from the cold. "Wh-why is it so cold?"

This cold... Is the future... A voice spoke from nowhere. Katherine recognized that voice. "Espeon, what's going on? What are you talking about?" Just as she finished, Espeon brought her into a vision, the same one Katherine had in her dreams.

"Someone came from the future to stop the events of the past. These events kept time flowing properly. You have been saved from this future. However, your saviors need your help." Espeon explained. "'Saviors?' Who saved us?" Katherine asked.

"Your rescuers are not from this realm. Do you know about that badge, Katherine?" Espeon asked. "The badge I've been wearing? Yes, it shows that I'm a rescue team member."

"Correct. However..." Espeon began showing areas from the city, "Everyone in this city has been frozen in time; except for you three." Espeon said as he showed a picture of the park. The park still looked lively, although very dark.

"When something is frozen in time..." Espeon hesitated, "Everything that is affected by time is frozen too."

"Then why are we not frozen in time?" Katherine asked. "That's easy. It all starts with the past." Espeon said confidently.

"The past?" Katherine was getting confused. Espeon further explained, while Katherine listened. "Yes, the past. In the past, there were teams extremely similar to a rescue team you're on right now. One of the teams consisted of four Pokemon." An image appeared in front of Katherine, the picture showing the group. The image had a pure white background, and only showed the four.

"Chikorita. Calm and considerate, Chikorita knew what was best for the team. He was the leader of Team Faith." The image started to move, little by little as Espeon explained each Pokemon. "Vulpix. Brave and always cheerful. She comforted the team in their harshest moments." A tree began to appear in the image. A blue sky was created above them, white clouds filled the sky. "Squirtle. Strong and supportive. He loved exploring, although his actions usually got him in trouble." The ground below the group formed. Grass blowing slightly in the wind, the stream near the dirt path the group walked on slowly flowed. "Eevee. Innocent and energetic. She was always ready to go on an adventure. She supported her team in battles, sometimes striking before the others." Sound slowly filled the vision. The group was talking to each other about their recent adventure.

"You three will help this group." Espeon finished. "What? How are we going to do that?" Katherine was shocked. She wanted to help, but how she could help was her first concern.

"Easy." Espeon chuckled. "Cloe and Vale are in this dream with you, although you cannot see them." Katherine still looked for them. It was just her and Espeon. "They understand everything, and want to help too."

"I'm ready to give up what I have in the city to help." Katherine said. Her tone was firm and determined, Espeon could tell. "You get to keep the badge. It's the same as the badge they have in the past." Katherine nodded.

"You will also keep the necklace. It will be important, remember that. Do you understand everything I've told you?" Espeon asked. "Yes I do. I'm ready." Katherine nodded.

"You can't be the form of an Umbreon, sadly. There's too much of a space distortion to allow you to keep your future form. So I will find out about your nature; Cloe and Vale will know what you are beforehand. You might become anything, except a legendary entity. Are you ready, Katherine?" Espeon finished. "Let's do this. There's no time to waste." Katherine closed her eyes.

A few moments of dead silence occurred before Katherine opened her eyes again. "You seem to be...the helpful type."

"Everything you hold dear is the most important to you; far more important than even your own life. You are willing to help strangers in need without getting anything in return. However you are afraid that, if you fail, the worst will happen. Due to this, you try your hardest and never regret making a choice that puts you in danger to protect those you cherish most..."

Cloe and Vale appear next to Katherine; both had determined looks on their faces. All three were ready to face the dangers, no matter how great. A bright light flashes before the three. The entire vision is dead silent.

"It's never easy, as your thoughts want you to believe that nothing bad will ever happen to those you care for most. You will never be alone, as long as you have your friends beside you one-hundred percent of the way."

There's no turning back now…

"Stay strong. Be smart. Be victorious."

Katherine was surrounded in darkness. Katherine knew her eyes were closed, but she couldn't open them. She heard sounds coming from somewhere nearby. Her eyes finally opened to a particular sound. It sounded like someone was fighting. The sound ended with a scream.

SOMEBODY HELP!