Hey! I am updating this only a few days after the previous chapter. It is because I love you. As the past few chapters are productive filler to set the scene enough, something actually happens in this one. I have been so excited to get this one out there, you would not believe! A particular reviewer, you know who you are, is pretty excited too I expect for the big happenings that are starting. I have wantedto tell you so many ideas but couldn't as you are part of my audience still!

As I may of said last chapter this one is different from all the others. I needed to clear some stuff up that couldn't be done from the normal "Anna" perspective. Therefore I have decided to mark the 17th chapter mark by making the narrative be from Will's POV for this chapter alone. (I may do more in the future as I do enjoy writing as him too.) I hope it works and doesn't seem weird. Please give me your input on it as I would love to know what you think

Love as always

AnnaWookie xx

*Will Perspective* "Jynx! Finish of this pathetic excuse for a trainer. Use Blizzard on his Mightyena."

With one swift movement the humanoid Pokemon conjured up a raging wall of snow turning the battlefield translucent. As the snowy mist cleared, a high pitched battle cry emanated from Jynx's rouged lips. At her feet lay Mightyena. It was over. At last I had beaten my old adversary Phillip. Staring at him, from across the field I acknowledged his lack of care for his Mightyena, the same Mightyena that caused me such harm as a child, that was fainted after giving a brave battle for its trainer. How he had ever gotten this far must have been down to a mix of his ruthless desire to achieve and pure luck. It certainly wasn't his bond with his Pokemon. My mind briefly went back to when Anna began explaining about her run-in with him earlier and how he disregarded her Chansey and his own Pokemon.

"You won." Phillip, my much hated childhood enemy, said sharply, his grey eyes boring a hole in the ground. Returning his Mightyena at last he finally raised his eyes to mine. "Don't think you will stay at the top for long. There are loads of trainers ready to knock you and the rest of you lot from your golden thrones. Then you will all crash and burn back to the worthless nobodies you were." His words carried a malicious tone. "You will become a freak again, not a idol Will. Then you and that insane outsider you keep cared for and fed like a well bred Persian will be venerable to all the troubles of life again. I will revel in that day".

Turning he went to stride out of the room.

"Phillip, I think you are forgetting something. I am truly elite. For years I travelled honing my skills and building on a bond with my Pokemon. I am unbeatable for one as small and worthless as you. I am surrounded my people who love, support and care for me. You are a nobody compared to that as you never had that solidarity. You can pretend to be a fearsome pinser but in reality you are a floundering Metapod and I am the Fearow ready to devour your helpless self now you have proven how weak and isolated you truly are. Au Revour. I hope you find someone who cares for you before you get too lonely."

Turning on my heel, I strode away ut of the arena, my dignity and pride soaring,with Jynx tailing behind.

Returning to the room I noted Anna curled up on her bed. Her expression was of peaceful sleepiness yet I couldn't shake the feeling she wasn't quite ok. Placing a palm on her head lightly, I mentally wished goodwill to her. As much as she brushed off the lack of familiarity around her, it was evident being so far away and isolated troubled her slightly. I longed for a way to get her home yet longed more to banish any way of her ever having the opportunity to leave us, to leave me. Frowning at my selfish thoughts I let my mind drift to Lola. Anna and Karen were right. We needed to understand her motives and plans and stop them ASAP.

All of a sudden my thoughts were abruptly broken by a violent prod in the ribs. Leaping a metre back, I noticed Anna's eyes were open and watching me.

"What on earth are you doing. Oh Arceus, I was frightened!" I exclaimed.

"I only nudged you, you are the one who over reacted. You do know watching people sleep is a bit creepy and quite frankly borderline stalker behaviour." She replied off-handedly. Standing in front off me she rose up a few inches to my height. " Something is wrong. I need to work out what. There must be a reason for everything and whatever it is isn't necessarily good."

Leaning forward so my forehead rested on hers I exhaled deeply.

"I sense something. My psychic energy feels tense like there is something oncoming. All this current uncertainty of everything, I hate it!" Giving a half-smile Anna retreated a few steps.

"Fear not, I am sure time will bring everything in due course. Anyway I got a date with Koga and Bruno at that new coffee shop in Celadon City so have gotta go. We can discuss the hardships of life later."

"Right. Well make sure they don't come home too high on caffeine again. I remember last time it look a while to get them normal again and Bruno broke a stone wall if I recall correctly." Anna laughed.

"Will do. Auf Wiedersehn Will."

"Au revoir ma cherie" I replied, giving her one of my formal bows as she exited the room.

After a long day of battling trainers, I retired to my room for a bath and a long nap while the coast was for the most part clear of my fellow Elite 4 workmates and challengers.

After an hour a knock sounded on the door. Just as I was about to open it, the door swung open to reveal Lola standing in the doorway in a blue floral summer dress.

"Hey Will." she called.

Instantly I felt my heart flutter with caution. Since she has the source of the current problems, her presence wasn't ideal right now.

"Oh good afternoon. What is it you want? I thought you would of gone with Anna, Koga and Bruno to Celadon." I stated, keeping my voice polite.

"Oh no. I thought it best to have some breathing space apart. Besides I wanted to come see you." she purred, leaning her body on the doorframe. Hoping my suspicions about where this was going were incorrect, I pushed away my urge to say anything impolite.

"You know Will. It may not seem like it but you and I are very alike." I could not see any way we were even remotely similar but nodded. "Therefore the fact we barely talk is most peculiar. It is almost like you wish to avoid me." At that Lola stared at me, seeking any expression change.

With a poker face I replied. "Life as an Elite 4 trainer is busy. My days are not very open for pleasantries."

Lola gave a half smile. "And yet you still allow time to make sure Anna is a central part of your day." she stated as if this wasn't what I should be doing with my remaining free time.

"I am almost like a guardian to her. I found her hurt and brought her here. I feel responsible for her. Besides It is only natural for me to strive to spend time with her as much as Bruno does with you. You cannot hate on that Lola." Lola shrugged and lay down on my bed.

Suddenly feeling uncomfortable I wandered a little closer to the bed to see what made her move from the doorway. I didn't trust her. She gestured for me to sit next to her.

For a few minutes Lola spewed out a lot of information about her and Bruno's "relationship". Quietly I listened to all her worries, pet peeves etc. Finally she stopped abruptly and stared at me.

"You ok?" I asked quietly.

All of a sudden Lola lunged forward and threw her arms around me. Alarmed I tried to prise her off.

"Hey! This is all very cosy but maybe you should wait till Bruno comes home for this!" I exclaimed, trying to loosen her vice-like grip.

"You are here now though, listen to all my problems and are very, very cute." she purred, leaning forward.

I begged for Anna or Bruno to not come back right now. I would have so much explaining to do. With a rush of strength I flew to my feet, forcing Lola to be thrown on the ground.

"No!" I retorted. "I care deeply for Bruno's feeling he is like a best friend to me. I care even more for Anna's so don't even think I would stoop as low as to disregard either friendship because of you!".

Lola got to her feet, giving a frustrated pout. "Fine. Whatever you want." She snapped and strode out. I exhaled deeply with relief.

As I run a hand through my lilac hair I heard the familiar click of the lock of the door and heard the familiar trill of Koga, Anna and Bruno's voices. Thank god. I had aborted that issue before it developed.

"Hey Will, you psychedelic psychic. Where are you?" Bruno's rough voice called.

"Hey muscles. I was just taking a brief moment to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of life while you kids were away." I called , striding into the main hallway. Anna smiled at me. Clearly she was feeling more at home in Johto now than she was earlier.

"Where's my baby?" Bruno questioned.

Karen, who stood in the hallway with Lance scoffed. Her and Anna shared a look of discomfort at Bruno's infatuation.

"Umm…." I started trying to think what to say.

"That is a good point I haven't seen her for a while." Lance said, pondering.

"Shut Up Bruno, I am sure she is just applying some fake tan or filing her stupid nails!" spat Karen, venom evident in her voice. The dark leader was beautiful and dangerous, a mix that made her alluring to the opposite sex. Even I will admit that I found Karen very pretty and a powerful trainer.

Bruno threw her a death glare.

"Now, now children. Lets calm down and take a breather." Koga warned, attempting to ease the rising tension in the air.

"We all know why we are all at each others throats all the time." began Anna, her voice small but slightly indignant.

"Anna" Lance warned.

"No. It is true" She retorted, her voice rising a little. "Until she came we were all fine. Life here was easy and everything was amicable. Ever since you brought…her back, we are all on the edge and arguing like a dysfunctional family. She is like a toxin that is slowly harming us!"

"I concur to all that!" Karen exclaimed nodding violently.

"What are your problems? Are you both jealous of her? Do neither of you care about my feelings at all when I care for both of you?" Bruno snapped. I suddenly felt very uneasy. The atmosphere was not good.

"It is because they- we care Bruno that we are thinking like this." Lance said calmly.

"You…you agree with them!" The fighting trainer stated incredulously. Koga nodded.

"Unfortunately, Lance, I and young Will do." He said solemnly.

"You all have no disregard for my feelings. I thought you all cared." Bruno said, crestfallen. I felt bad for Bruno.

"It is because I care that I am doing this you fool. Get it into your thick skull that I am in love with you. Not like how Lola is but actually in love with you!" Karen exclaimed, her eyes boring holes in the great man's shields.

"Wha-! You do! But I always thought…." Bruno trailed off, amazed by this revelation. Suddenly he regained his composure. "Not that it makes a difference. Maybe before I would of cared but now I am in a happy loving relationship with someone I love. If you all hate me for it so be it."

I scoffed at this one-sided affection he had for her.

"Bruno, you need to open your eyes and see that she does not belong here. She is planning something, I can feel it. Please try and see it." I urged him.

"How can you talk about outsiders Will? You brought a complete outsider into our home before I did. At least mine isn't a crazed person who comes from a different dimension! If anyone doesn't belong here, it is Anna. " Bruno shouted, furiously. As the words left his mouth, it was clear he regretted them.

Anna made a little noise of hurt. I immediately reached out to comfort her.

"Don't deny it Will, you know as well as I do that I adore Anna but I do speak some sense." Bruno said gently, glancing at her as he spoke. "I am sorry Anna." he added afterwards.

I sighed and glanced down at the ground.

"Regardless of whatever we do Anna, you will never quite belong and as much as it pains me to say, are gonna be a danger to both us and yourself" I finally said slowly.

As I glanced up I wished I hadn't. Anna stared at me with a look of disbelief turning to anger. Her brown eyes burned with annoyanceand fury. Instantly I realised what I said had come out wrong. Turning round she stormed down the corridor, with Lance racing after her.

Holding my head in my hand, I longed to join Lance in racing after her. I wanted to apologise to her, explain I didn't mean it like that but knew that I was the last person who should approach her right now. I could merely let Lance do his magic on her and let him bring her round.

An hour passed and still nobody caught a glimpse of Lola. It appeared right now as if any remaining bonds between any of us were severed. Everything was Lola's fault! Never did I resent a person that much since the day of my "accident" that lead to me wearing my mask.

As I wandered into the deserted main foyer with Xatu, I walked into Anna. Suddenly not wanting her presence, I tried to cover my anxiety.

"Oh hello." she said bluntly. "looking for something?" Beside her sat Espeon, her large ears flicking around like a radar. Xatu chirped in greeting to them.

"Anna, I am sorry. I didn't mean it. You know I don't regret any part of meeting you. I-" She broke me of by holding up her hand.

"Will. Shush. It is fine. I guess I understand. It is just…." She paused. "Do you smell that?" She asked suddenly.

"Are you changing the subject?" I questioned.

"No! Sniff the air it smells really weird." Anna said quickly. Her voice sounded uneasy.

Sure enough, a odd odour lingered on the air.

"You are right Anna-O. But what is it?" I sked feeling a little scared.

"Oh So you smell my little smokescreen do you, quarrelling lovebirds?" a smug voice cooed. Turning around stood Lola.

She was dressed head to toe in a jet black uniform with a giant red "R" emblazoned on the front including matching black gloves and hat.

"Of course!" Anna exclaimed, taking a step towards me. "I knew it! I have played enough generations of |Pokemon to know this! It all makes such sense to me now!"

I protectively moved my body close to her in a way of shielding her from Lola. Espeon and Xatu hissed furiously. "

Team Rocket!" I said, holding Anna close.