The next day I woke up early to explore the town. The space museum atop the hill seemed interesting, so I headed in that direction. As I was following the path I crossed glances with a girl…
"Are you alright?" I yelled worryingly after accidentally bumping into each other.
"Of course, I just hit my face!" she said sarcastically yet jokingly.
I reached to grab her arm and pulled her up. "So where are you headed?" I asked.
"The space museum," she said.
"Same here," I commented. "You want to walk with me?" I asked nervously.
"Sure so what's your name?" she smiled. I introduced myself as 'Parker' and she told me her name was 'Snow'. Interesting name…
"I just moved here, I don't know anyone yet," she said. Wow, we have something in common?
We topped the hill and stood in front of the large museum. A security guard blocked the entrance.
"Sir is the museum closed?" I asked.
"Yes, he stated, and then took a second look at me. "I've seen you on the news, the police are after you."
I thought fast. "Spike, use moon ray," I cried. Spike blinded the guard with a flash of light, and we ran in while he was confused.
I heard voices echoing through the large room. Hiding, I eavesdropped on the men's conversation.
"…destroy the mayor," was all I caught, but it was all I needed to hear. I recognised their red and black uniforms as Team Magma attire.
Snow and I jumped out, surprising the men. They panicked, knowing their cover was blown. I had a plan.
"Let's make a deal," I spoke nervously, "Pokémon battle. If I win, let the mayor go. If you win, have my Pokémon." It was a huge risk but I was confident in Spike's abilities.
The man sent out Mightyena to face Spike. Both began with a faint attack, crashing into each other and doing no damage. They growled.
"Quick attack," ordered my opponent. Spike was unable to dodge, our opponent being so fast. Spike was knocked down, obviously hurt.
Then, Spike's claw began to glow in a shade of violet. Spike got to his feet, facing Mightyena. Spike swiped, his glowing paw striking Mightyena's face painfully.
"Wow, shadow claw?" I murmured. That was new.
Mightyena retaliated, running towards Spike in another quick attack.
"Agility," I cried, watching as Spike flitted around the room almost too quick for the eye to see. Mightyena didn't know where to attack, and looked around confused. Spike moved in for the blow. He used shadow claw, upper cutting Mightyena's chin, causing its face to scrunch up in pain due to the sudden movement.
Mightyena crashed to the floor, defeated. Spike slowed to a halt at my side, panting heavily.
The Team Magma member returned his weakened Pokémon, and I stood satisfied. However, I should have known by now not to trust suspicious characters, as the man withdrew a knife from his pocket. He had an evil grin as he moved towards us slowly.
"Spike use moon ray!" I screamed, not knowing what else to do. The sudden flash of light blinded the criminal, causing him to drop the weapon. Snow, Spike and I ran out of the building, calling the police immediately.
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The police were questioning the Magma members as they put them in handcuffs. One escorted a large, old man from the building. He didn't appear to be with the team.
"Thank you for saving me," he chuckled. So this was the mayor? I smiled and shook his hand.
"Nice to meet you sir," I said.
I turned to look at Snow. She was blushing. Suddenly, she grabbed me by the waist and planted a short and soft kiss on my lips. She ran off, and I was left staring at her as her figure moved quickly down the hill into the distance.
