(A/N: Okay, this part here is a dream, so whatever happens, it isn't real. The song I have here is called "Pts. of. Athrty." by Linkin Park, and it's obviously the remix.)

Chapter 4: The Slums of Jubilife

*Chris found himself in what appeared to be a glass tube. The area looked familiar. He realized he was now a Pikachu and was in the old facility from before. He then stored up electricity, and unleashed it, causing the glass to shatter. There was then an alarm, the doors opened, and then the room was filled with sentry robots.

Before they could fire their weapons, Chris attacked again, taking them all out in one hit. Clearing the room, he then escaped, trying to find a way out. However, it wouldn't be long before more sentry bots came to intercept him. But, they just fell to the same fate. Chris then realized he could not change back, that he was stuck the way he was. But it didn't matter. He just had to get out.

Then, he found himself in a large empty room with a computer terminal. Going over to it, he tried looking for a route out, but then came across something interesting. There was a file titled "Genome Project." Clicking on it, it then read:

"There lies a major connection between humans and Pokemon. This would also come to include our DNA and theirs. However, as some would think, the first subject was not Chris Johnson, but actually –

But the words were cut off from the screen as another alarm rang and then, there were small doors along the wall that opened up, and all of a sudden, he was in a familiar scene. He was surrounded by other Pikachu, who looked intent on one purpose. They attacked but Chris fought back with a combination of electric and physical attacks, keeping them back.

However, they then attacked at once, overwhelming him and all of a sudden found himself being dogpiled on. But, somehow, a charge started up, a powerful one at that, and then there was an explosion of electricity, sending the other Pikachu back, knocking them out. Chris then left the room, and continued on.

After going through more and more rooms, he finally found himself outside the facility. He was about to continue forward, but then a flash of white appeared out of nowhere, knocking him to the ground. He then got up quickly, and saw that the flash of light belonged to a Ninetales. It stared at him with an evil smirk and then got into an attack position while an eerie dark aura surrounded it. Chris then got into an attack position and an aura surrounded himself as well, this one blue. The two the charged at once and before they made contact, the dream ended just like that.

Chris then woke up in a cold sweat, breathing heavily. He looked around to see that everything was calm. He saw that Pikette was still sleeping next to him, holding him and he laid back in bed. It had happened again. It wasn't the first time he had dreams like this, and it definitely wasn't strange. Victims of post-traumatic stress disorder would suffer from such effects, but Chris knew that wasn't the problem.

He then laid his head on Pikette's back, breathing in the scent of her fur. This dream had been different. He had never seen that Ninetales before, nor had he ever encountered one. It was strange, but Chris had a feeling whatever that Pokemon was, it had to play a certain part in something. He then remembered the message he had seen in his dream as well. Could it just have been his mind playing tricks on him, or was it perhaps trying to tell him something?

He looked at the clock. 8:13. He had to meet Emily at ten, so he had to get up soon. He then looked back to Pikette. He was feeling guilty. As much as he cared and loved Pikette, he was now finding an interest in Emily. But why? Was it because she was human, like him? Or was it because she was the first actual girl he had met in three years? Hormones will react to just about anything when you're stuck with a base full of men for three years.

Still, Pikette thought that he and Emily would end up doing something if they all ended up leaving on a mission, and she didn't seem to mind. Was she jealous or upset? It didn't seem like it, but maybe she understood his situation. It was one thing to date someone like him, but a Pokemon? With him able to change back to human, it would now looked down upon, so it had to be kept secret, so maybe Pikette had her reasons. Kissing her gently on the forehead, he then got out of bed, changed back to his normal form, and then went to take a shower.

After getting done and drying himself off, the door suddenly opened and Chris had to quickly cover himself with the towel before being exposed. "Pikette!?" he yelled. "You can't just barge in here while someone's getting dressed."

"Oh come on," Pikette said. "It's not like I haven't seen it before."

"That's different!" Chris cried out. "Besides, you're making it sound like you want to... well, you know."

"Maybe I do," Pikette said with a playful smirk.

"Ugh," Chris then said, going to the door. "No Pikette, because that's just wrong." He then closed the door. "You are such a pervert."

Afterwards, after getting dressed up and heading out, he had arrived at Emily's apartment in his blue 2009 Camaro. He had gotten this car as a gift from the Captain only really used it for special occasions, this being one of them. Getting out, he then walked to the door and rang the doorbell. The door opened and there Emily stood, wearing a short black mini-skirt and blue sweater. "Hi Chris!" she said happily with a smile. She then frowned. "What? No flowers? Chris! How could you!?"

Chris then flinched. He didn't think of that, but then again, this wasn't a date was it? "Um, sorry?"

Emily then laughed. "I'm just kidding," she said. "Please, come in. I'm almost done getting ready." Chris then went inside and was pleasantly surprised. For someone having an entire apartment to themselves, Emily sure kept the place tidy. But then again, maybe it's not so surprising. "Please have a seat," Emily then said. "I'll try to hurry up." And with that, she went back to her room.

Chris sat down, looking around. Then, something caught his eye. Right on the table next to him, there was a picture frame. Picking it up, he saw that the picture contained a younger Emily holding an Eevee. It was interesting, since that was the Pokemon form she took. Is it possible that she chose that form, despite falling unconscious? Was it the same for him and the others?

"Okay, I'm-" Emily said coming out but then stopped once she saw Chris holding the picture.

"Emily," Chris said quickly. "I'm sorry, I should've asked before-"

"No, it's fine," Emily said, going up to him and taking the picture. She then smiled. "This was me when I was about sixteen. That's my Eevee, Sara. She was one of the first Pokemon I had. I had her ever since I was a little girl."

"Where is she now?" Chris asked, but that proved to be the wrong question to ask.

"She... she...." Emily said, tears now filling her eyes. "I don't know. She and I had lived in an apartment similar to this and that was just before I had been kidnapped by Zena officials. Once it did happen, I don't know what happened to her."

"Emily," Chris then said, taking her hand. "I'm sorry, for everything that's happened."

"You're sweet," Emily said, blushing slightly. Her face then turned to one of determination. "But don't worry about me, because at some point we're gonna get back at them, make them pay."

Chris nodded. "That's right," he said. "But I think since today is our day off, we better make the best of it." He then looked over and saw there was a piano in the living room. "Is that piano yours?"

(A/N: Okay, I happen to have another song here. The name of this song is "River Flows In You" by Yiruma, who is a very talented piano music composer.)

Emily laughed. "Well of course it is, silly," she said, giggling. "I also used to be quite the piano player when I was younger." She then went over to it and sat down on the wooden seat. "I'm not quite sure what to play, but I'll see whatever comes to me."

*She then began playing, and a beautiful sound came out. It seemed the song she was playing was coming back to her because she kept playing without stopping at all. It was soothing to listen to hear, and while looking at her, Chris all of a sudden felt that feeling once again from before. Perhaps it was the music doing this, but Chris couldn't control the feeling he was experiencing.

Soon, once Emily stopped playing, Chris then said, "River Flows In You by Yiruma."

"Yes," Emily said. "It was the first song I learned, and it has never gotten old. Say Chris, this has been fun and all, but weren't we supposed to be going somewhere?"

Chris then laughed. "Yeah, almost seemed to have forgotten about that."

While Jubilife City may have been known for it's big enterprises, it was even known for it's small businesses as well. There was a small cafe on the corner of Main Street which was known by everyone and that was where Chris and Emily ended up for brunch.

"So, how did you end up meeting Dex and Rick in the first place?" Chris asked after they were done eating.

"Well, we had all met at the facility," Emily said. "I have to admit, at the time I was kind of thrilled at being an Eevee. I mean, who never wanted to be a Pokemon sometime in their life? Still, I was alone and miserable. But then, in my "cell," if you'd like to call it that, that was when I met Dex and Rick. They were both real funny and for once I actually smiled while being there. At some point, before the lockdown, Rick was moved to a different part of the facility, and we were worried about him. But yeah, both Dex and Rick are like big brothers to me."

"Dex and Rick would do anything to protect her, just like I would," Chris thought.

"Today is a nice day," Emily commented, looking up at the sky. "Probably not though for those at Sunnyshore. I sure hope we do something for them soon."

"We will," Chris said. "We just have to make sure to do it right the first time."

"You're right," Emily said. "Chris, I have to ask you something. If things ever get bad, you'll look after me, won't you?"

Chris smiled while taking both of her hands. "Of course I would. I won't let you out of my sight."

Emily smiled happily. "I know you won't."

Afterwards, they then got their stuff together and left. They then headed back to Emily's house and Chris walked her back up to her door. "So, are you sure you can't stay?" Emily asked.

"Wish I could," Chris said. "But there are some important things I have to take care of."

"I see," Emily said. "Well, before you go, there's something I have to give you."

"Okay, what's that?" Chris asked. He was then caught off guard as Emily then went up to him and kissed him full on the lips. Her lips were sweet and intoxicating at the same time, and he wasn't sure he could resist.

Emily finally then pulled back and she had a smile on her face. "The thing is, I've liked you for a long time now, Chris, whether you've noticed or not. I don't know if you feel the same or not, and it doesn't matter, but I just wanted to let you know once and for all." She then opened her door. "I'll see you later, Chris."

She then closed the door, leaving Chris stunned. He then walked back to the car, giving one last glance at the apartment. He then got into his car, pulled out the change of clothes he had in the backseat and then pulled out the handgun in the glove compartment. He was going down to the most dangerous part of the city and he knew what he was getting himself into. He just hoped that he didn't get into any hostilities.

He had a contact who he was meeting up with down in the slumps. Guy by the name of Evan Jamison. Evan was getting paid to go undercover and see just what Zena was up to. Chris headed down to a small bar in the western part of the city. It was simple, try not to attract too much attention.

Once he got there, he immediately found Evan, sitting at one of the booths. "Agent Johnson, good to see you," Evan said, shaking his hand.

"Seeing that you're still alive and all, I'm guessing you found out some good information?" Chris asked.

"Oh yeah, a good amount," Evan said. "For starters, they're moving out towards Veilstone City, so SIP is gonna have to move quick. Other thing is, as we speak, they're still in their facilities creating those god-forsaken hybrids and those machines. At this rate, SIP could find themselves outnumbered."

"Well, I'm sure Kanto, Hoenn, and Johto will get involved," Chris said. He then thought of Sadie. "They can't just leave us out to dry."

"Can't tell at this point," Evan said. "Do they really want to get involved with this? If so, then this situation is far graver than we had previously thought."

"So, is that everything then?" Chris asked.

"Well... not quite," Evan said. "Johnson, they've sent people out to get you. They're hybrids as well, meaning it could be anyone. You have to be careful when you're out in the open."

"Don't worry, I can take care of them if needed," Chris said with a bit of a smirk. So, the enemy has sent out more of their friends to take him down? It wouldn't be the first time.

"Alright then, I need to head back," Evan said. "They'll be expecting me."

"Alright, good luck," Chris said as Evan got up to leave. He waited a couple of minutes before getting up. He was about to leave until-

"Going somewhere, Johnson?" a man then said, coming up to him and pointing a gun right at his face.

Chris then raised his hands in surrender and sat back down. "Yes Koss as a matter of fact I was about to go see your boss Jayden."

"You know why I'm here," Koss said. "You've own Jayden a good amount of money after all the info he had provided, and now he wants you to pay up."

"Of course," Chris said, who secretly pulled out his gun and had it under the table. "I'm a man of my word, aren't I?"

"You're a fucking piece of work, that's what!" Koss snarled. "I always knew it was a bad idea to get involved with a SIP agent. Let's put it this way, if Jayden doesn't get what he wants, he'll either kill you or expose you to SIP about your recent activities. So, what's it going to be?"

"How about neither?" Chris asked, firing his gun as Koss fell to the floor, dead. Chris then took the gun he had and ammo. He was about to leave but then went to the bartender, putting a couple bills on the table. "Sorry for the mess," he then said.

Chris went outside but then saw his troubles were far from over, as he was now surrounded by at least six guys, all most likely Jayden's men. He then smirked. "I guess Jayden is just that eager to see me," he said.

"You're damn right he is," one of them said. "If I were you, I'd come quietly."

"Yeah, the problem is I don't listen to thugs," Chris said, pulling out his gun.

"Hey wait a minute," another man said. "You can't just randomly shoot anyone. Aren't you supposed to be a cop or something?"

Chris then gave them all an almost evil smirk. "Not today." He then quickly pulled out a small capsule and struck the ground with it, causing a large amount of smoke to fill the area. There were six gunshots and once the smoke cleared, all the men laid on the ground, dead. "Even with numbers, you don't mess with an SIP officer." He then started walking back to his car but all of a sudden was getting a call. "Johnson here."

"Sergeant Johnson, I need you here at HQ immediately," Peterson's voice said. "It's time to reveal our plan to get back Sunnyshore."

(A/N: Aw man, I just love that quote which I took from Max Payne. Gotta love bad-ass cops. Now, am I saying Chris is turning into a bad cop? No, it's just he has to do some things which SIP normally wouldn't allow. Anyway, hope you enjoyed the chapter with it's mixture of just about everything and anything.)

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