Adventures in Hoenn

Chapter Twenty-Five: Kidnapped!

*Anthony's p.o.v*

Three days later…

Brendan was released from the hospital. He had some scars left on his body but he was well enough to walk. Ever since Alex and Brendan kissed, they seem to have grown closer to each other and gotten more ''lovey-dovey'' as one would say.

''You didn't have to wait for me to get out of the hospital, guys,'' Brendan said. ''I feel like I am just slowing us down from going to Mossdeep.''

''Brendan, look at me,'' Alex said. Brendan looked Alex in the eyes. ''Don't say that! I would wait until the end of time for you to get better! I love you too much to leave you behind!'' Alex said hugging Brendan.

''I would do the same for you too, Alex,'' Brendan said wrapping his arms around her. Reminds me of my relationship with Larraine, I thought while smiling. They're perfect for each other. Brendan is such a nice young man. ''Let's get to Mossdeep a.s.a.p!'' Brendan said as we continued walking with his arm around Alex's shoulders.

''Yeah!'' Alex said pulling out Vibrava's Pokeball and summoning her. Brendan pulled out Swellow and I Tropius. I helped May up onto Tropius, Swellow grabbed Brendan's shoulders, and Vibrava picked up Alex by the back. We then lifted off the ground and soared over the sea.

''THIS IS SCARY!'' May yelled while closing her eyes.

''Don't worry. You won't fall,'' I reassured May. On the horizon, we saw a great island.

''That must be Mossdeep!'' Alex pointed out. We then landed on the beach.

''This beach is beautiful!'' May said happily. ''Let's have a little fun before the Gym!''

''Well, okay,'' Alex said. ''It is a nice day after all.'' We got dressed in the changing tents and let our Pokémon loose to have fun. Brendan and May were in the water passing a beach ball around with Lucario and Gardevoir. Alex and I were beneath an umbrella resting with Sceptile, Pikachu, Vulpix, and Tropius while the other Pokémon ran around the beach playing and chasing each other.

''C'mon, Alex, let's go play in the water!'' Marshtomp said shaking Alex's leg.

''Maybe later, Marshtomp,'' Alex said turning away from him. Marshtomp scowled and walked off in a huff. Marshtomp talked with Blastoise and came back with him.

''What's up, Blastoise?'' I asked. Blastoise then picked up Alex and held him over his head.

''What are you doing?!'' Alex demanded while struggling. ''Put me down!'' Blastoise and Marshtomp stood in front of the water before Blastoise blasted Alex with Hydro Pump sending her flying into the water. Alex soon came up to the surface gasping for breath. We all laughed hard. ''It's not funny!'' Alex shrieked. ''Marshtomp, I'm going to kill you when I get back to shore!'' Alex said swimming towards us. Suddenly, Alex vanished below the sea.

''Alex?!'' I said shocked. Marshtomp and Blastoise instantly dove into the water to go after Alex.

*Alex's p.o.v*

I was pulled under the water causing me to swallow some water. I looked behind me and saw a Sharpedo pulling me deeper below the sea by my leg. This couldn't be Team Aqua's could it?! I thought hoping that wasn't the case. I saw Marshtomp and dad's Blastoise chasing us. Hurry guys! I pleaded in my mind. Blastoise grabbed the Sharpedo and tried to unlock his jaws. Marshtomp punched the Sharpedo with Ice Punch thus releasing me. Blastoise grabbed my hand and we began making our way to the surface. I felt the need to breathe rise within me. Suddenly, a Wailmer came over and tackled Blastoise and Marshtomp. Sharpedo then apprehended me once more. Blastoise and Marshtomp came after us again until Wailmer blasted them out of the water with Hyper Beam. My lips were feeling weaker and I felt that I couldn't hold my breath much longer. I saw Sharpedo and Wailmer taking me to an undersea base. I then passed out. When I came to, I saw myself in a cell. I saw that my leg was bandaged up and there was a headband on my head.

''You're awake I see,'' Archie said standing in front of my cell. ''Good. Now, we can use you for our plan to awaken the Legendary Pokémon, Kyogre.''

''There's no way you'll get me to help you!'' I snapped angrily. I tried pulling the headband off of my head but it was attached to my head.

''It's futile to resist my wishes, girl,'' Archie shot back. ''You WILL help me. No matter what!'' Archie then pressed a switch on a remote in his hand and pain surged through my head.

''What are you doing to me?!'' I demanded as I fell to my knees while holding my head.

''You will be a good little servant now, you hear?'' Archie said. Suddenly, everything went white.

*May's p.o.v*

We were below the surface of the sea trying to find Alex on Blastoise. Alex's dad and Brendan were furious and eager to find Alex. We saw a base below the sea which had Team Aqua's insignia on it. The looks on our faces intensified. We entered the base from below. When we reached the surface, we were greeted by multiple Team Aqua grunts.

''Intruders!'' a grunt exclaimed.

''Get them!'' another grunt yelled. Alex's dad instantly pulled out Lucario and Zoroark who knocked out the grunts quickly.

''Let's go,'' Alex's dad said bitterly. We traversed down the hall and saw Alex standing in the hall way in front of us.

''Alex!'' all of us exclaimed as we ran up to her.

''Sweetie, you're okay!'' Alex's dad said happily as he hugged her. Alex then got out of his grasp and punched him in the face. ''What is the meaning of this, Alex?!'' Alex's dad demanded angrily. Alex looked up at us and we saw that she had a headband on her head and soulless eyes locked in a permanent scowl.

''I see you've met my guinea pig,'' Archie said from behind us.

''What did you do to her?!'' Brendan demanded.

''She's going to help me awaken Kyogre,'' Archie replied as he walked up to Alex. ''She's my servant now,'' Archie added putting his giant hand on her shoulder.

''Don't touch her!'' Alex's dad yelled angrily as he ran up to Archie. Alex intervened and upper-cutted him knocking him down and knocking him out.

''Looks like she's MY daughter now, old man,'' Archie said sinisterly.

''Sceptile, save Alex!'' Brendan yelled throwing Sceptile's Pokeball. Sceptile leapt at Alex and picked her up slinging her over his shoulder. Archie then turned the dial on his remote and Alex got loose from Sceptile and kicked the massive reptile.

''How is she so strong?'' I said out loud.

''This remote can boost the wearer of the headband's strength, little lady'' Archie answered. ''Now, we mustn't be late for our date with Kyogre. Adios!'' Archie and Alex then turned to walk down the hall. Alex's dad came to and looked around the hallway.

''Sir, Alex and Archie are getting away! We can't let them escape!'' I said to Alex's dad panicked.

''Wh-who are you?'' Alex's dad asked.

''Are you kidding me? You have amnesia?!'' Brendan asked shocked. ''May, get Alex's dad out of here. I'm going after Alex and Archie!''

''Okay,'' I replied. ''C'mon sir, we gotta get out of here.''

''Who're Alex and Archie?'' Alex's dad asked confused. Brendan ran down the hall after Archie and Alex.