Adventures in Hoenn
Chapter Eight: Team Aqua Invades!
*Alex's p.o.v*
''Here we are, kids!'' Mr. Briney said happily. ''Slateport City!'' The city was massive and beautiful. I've always loved living in seaside cities like my home in Viridian City. Starting to get homesick just thinking about it.
''Thanks, Mr. Briney!'' we called as Mr. Briney drove away.
''Good luck, children!'' Mr. Briney called back.
''Yeah, good luck!'' Peeko added.
''If we head north of here, we'll arrive in Mauville City and the next Gym,'' Brendan commented.
''Right,'' I replied looking at my PokeNav.
''C'mon guys,'' May complained. ''Let's look around before we go.'' I really didn't want to waste time. Partially because I tend to be impatient (according to my parents) and like to get things done and partially because I wanted to get out of Hoenn because of Teams Aqua and Magma being after me. But, if I leave Hoenn, I'll be leaving Brendan!
''Okay,'' Brendan and I sighed just so May doesn't mope on our way to Mauville. We looked around and saw a grand museum.
''Let's go in here!'' May said running up to the museum. We followed May into the museum only to find a sight that made my heart stop.
''This place is filled with Team Aqua grunts!'' I screamed quietly. I was shaking in terror. I started to wish that I was home with my parents. I was so scared, I was starting to cry. A grunt turned her head our way.
''Hey, it's that girl who can talk to Pokémon!'' she exclaimed. ''Get her guys! Remember, Archie wants her back alive!''
''I'm doomed!'' I screamed. I didn't even have the strength to reach for my Pokeballs. I've never felt so helpless before in my entire life! I hated it so much!
''Hey!'' Brendan yelled getting in front of me. ''Don't you dare touch her! You'll have to go through me before you can get to her! Grovyle, Taillow, protect Alex!'' I hid behind Brendan in fear. I felt so secure and safe. It was like heaven. Yep, I thought blushing. I'm having a crush on Brendan.
''Combusken, Beautifly, Skitty, Lotad, help Brendan!'' May cried. Brendan's and May's Pokemon snarled and growled ready to fight at their trainer's commands.
''Aw, how cute!'' the female grunt taunted. ''The little lady is having her friends fight for her.'' Brendan and May just stared holes into the lady grunt.
''You'll never take Alex away!'' Brendan snapped. ''What do you want with her anyways?''
''To help conquer the world,'' a voice said. We looked and saw a muscular man in a goatee push some grunts out of the way. ''I am Archie, leader of Team Aqua. Our plan is to expand the sea.''
''Expand the sea?'' I asked.
''Right, little girl,'' Archie replied. ''We need your power to awaken the legendary Kyogre in order to do so and destroy Team Magma! What do you say? Will you join us?''
''Never!'' I shouted.
''Very well,'' Archie scowled. ''Then I'll have to take you by force!'' Archie threw a Pokeball and summoned a bipedal shrimp-like creature. ''Crawdaunt, get that girl!'' Archie ordered. Crawdaunt came scurrying towards us.
''Grovyle, Leaf Blade!'' Brendan ordered. Grovyle leapt at Crawdaunt. Crawdaunt and Grovyle were locked in a power struggle like two swordsmen clashing swords. Crawdaunt appeared to be getting the advantage leaving Grovyle to struggle. I need to help! I thought.
''Marshtomp, Kirlia, go!'' I cried. ''Marshtomp, Mud Shot on Crawdaunt!'' Marshtomp fired a stream of mud at Crawdaunt's face thus blinding him. ''Now Kirlia, Magical Leaf!'' I commanded. Kirlia knocked out Crawdaunt with a stream of leaves. Archie growled in anger
''Don't just stand there, you idiots!'' Archie yelled at his grunts. ''Get them!'' We quickly called back our Pokémon and ran out of the museum with the grunts on our tails.
''Where are we gonna hide?!'' May yelled. We ran into a building and bumped into a captain of sorts.
''What are you kids doing here?'' the captain asked.
''Please!'' I begged. ''Some bad people are after us! We need to hide!'' The captain looked outside and must've seen the grunts.
''Quickly, in here!'' the captain ordered lifting up a tarp on a lifeboat. We leapt in quickly and Team Aqua ran in shortly after. My heart was racing in fear.
''Have you seen three kids?'' a grunt asked the captain.
''I haven't,'' the captain replied. The grunt just snarled.
''Let's move,'' the grunt said. We waited for a few minutes and the captain lifted the tarp.
''They're gone,'' the captain smiled.
''Thank you so much,'' I said with my voice shaking as we climbed out of the boat.
''Why are those people after you?'' the captain asked.
''I have a special power that they want to use for evil,'' I replied. ''I can talk to Pokémon.''
''Really?'' the captain asked wide-eyed. ''Well, you may want to stay the night here. It's not safe out there. Who are you anyways?''
''I'm Alex,'' I replied. ''And these are May and Brendan.''
''It's very nice to meet you,'' the captain responded. ''I'm Captain Stern.''
''Oh!'' Brendan exclaimed. ''I just remembered. We have a package for you from Mr. Stone is Rustboro City.'' Brendan handed Capt. Stern the Devon Goods.
''Oh, thank you!'' Capt. Stern said. ''I'll get you kids some rooms to sleep in and prepare dinner.''
''Thank you, sir,'' we said in unison. I turned towards Brendan.
''Thank you for protecting me, Brendan!'' I cried joyfully with tears in my eyes as I hugged him.
''You're welcome, Alex,'' Brendan replied. May just scoffed.
''And thank you, too May,'' I said to May. May just turned away in a fit of jealousy.
*Larraine's p.o.v*
Anthony and I were watching T.V. when the phone rang. The caller I.D. was Alex. I quickly picked up the phone excitedly. Alex's image came onto the screen. ''Hi sweetie!'' I said. ''How are you?''
''I'm okay,'' Alex replied. ''I'm in Slateport City and on the way to Mauville City. Wattson is there and he uses Electric-type Pokémon just like you and grandpa. Do you know him?''
''Yes,'' I replied. ''Your grandpa learned a lot from him. He's a very nice man. Tell him hello for me!''
''I will,'' Alex replied. ''Listen, I found out more information about Team Aqua.'' Anthony instantly got more attentive. ''They want to use my power to awaken something called Kyogre in order to 'expand the sea.'''
''Kyogre?!'' Anthony and I asked.
''You know Kyogre?'' Alex asked. ''They were swarming the museum here and we were attacked by them.''
''In response to your question,'' Anthony began, ''yes, we know Kyogre.'' Anthony gulped nevously. ''I don't know how to explain this to you. I know this story sounds very fantastical, but hear me out. Years ago before your mother and I were married, I went to the Pokémon world as a Pokémon. A Growlithe to be precise. I saved the world from a meteorite alongside a team of three Pokémon, a Squirtle, a Zorua, and a Riolu. You know them now as our Blastoise, Zoroark, and Lucario.'' Alex looked at Anthony in disbelief. ''Two years later, I returned to the Pokémon world and your mother came with me as a Pikachu,'' Anthony went on. ''Kyogre was one of the Pokémon we encountered on our journeys. When we returned to the human world, I found out some time afterwards that I can talk to Pokemon. And apparently, that ability must've awoken within you as well.''
''I don't believe it,'' Alex said quietly.
''I understand that it's hard to believe,'' Anthony replied sadly. ''But, ask my Pokémon. They know it's true. I'm so sorry, Alex. I feel that you're in danger because of me.''
''It's okay, dad,'' Alex replied trying to smile. ''You didn't mean for it to happen.''
''Thank you for understanding,'' Anthony replied relieved. ''I'm glad that you're safe. Brendan must be doing a good job at protecting you.''
''He is,'' Alex replied smiling. ''He helped protect me today from Team Aqua. And I…'' Alex laughed nervously while blushing. ''I have a crush on him.''
''You do?'' I asked. ''This makes me remember all the times your father protected me, too,'' I giggled while turning red. ''Well, stay safe sweetheart and call us again when you get the chance!''
''Tell Brendan that he's doing a good job and thank you for protecting you from those people,'' Anthony said.
''I will,'' Alex replied. ''Good night!'' We then hung up for the night.