THE HEART BECOMES DARKER... NINETALES AND SUICUNE'S SUFFERING.
Fox Manor: Foyer
Unable to be inside a minute more, Ninetales and Suicune were determine to test out their disguise abilities to step out for a moment. Ninetales had taken the form of a Mightyena while Suicune took that of a Vaporeon.
"So, you ready, Suicune?" asked Ninetales, still getting used to being a different Pokemon with one tail.
The Vaporeon smiled at him, "Haven't been a Vaporeon since the Tower burned down".
"Good. Just remember not to Water Gun me in anger like my own Vaporeon".
"I won't," said Suicune.
Before they even reached the door, it opened wide to reveal a huge antro-lion creature, holding what looked like about four dogs.
"Charlie! Sasha! Bess! Itchy!" said Ninetales, looking as BanchouLeomon put them down gently.
"What happened?!" said Suicune, looking at the unconscious canines.
"The Squires sent two Pokemon, a black wolf one and a furry long body rodent one," said BanchouLeomon. "They used something to try to make the females reveal the location of the white Ninetales".
Ninetales, unable to hold the Mightyena form, looked at Sasha, horror struck, "They were after Sasha?!"
"Yes… They found out about her bonds with you".
"N...No…" Ninetales couldn't bear the thought that his friends were put in danger because of him that he ran upstairs, unable to bear the blame.
"Ninetales!" Suicune, returning to normal, tried to stop him, but too late. "He's taking all this too hard".
Fox Manor: Ninetales's room
Ninetales laid on his bed, his mind racing of the thoughts that were plaguing him ever since he heard what happened.
Because of me… They were attacked by the Knights because of me… Why… WHY WAS I EVEN BORN!! Is this what's to be my fate… to be some key to end the world?! Is that it?!
As tears rolled off his eyes, a knock came as the door. Looking up, he sees Suicune as she enters his room.
"Ninetales…" she slowy said, trying to keep him calm. "Are you alright?"
Ninetales looked at her, tears still rolling from his eyes. He sits up as he wipes away his tears and shakes his head.
"Oh…grandma…" Ninetales said, trying to get used to calling a Legendary Pokemon grandmother, "I feel…so awful… I feel like my whole life is nothing but being a tool for these…Knights". He begins to cry again, but Suicune approached him and embraced him.
"Now, now," she said as she wiped away Ninetales's tears. "Don't think that. You're a Pokemon, not a tool. You have a life that no one can ever control, except you". Ninetales looked up at her and smiled weakly. "Now, try to stay calm. Right now, we need to see to your friends and check that they're fine".
Ninetales nodded. "By the way, have you ever found out which side of my family is your blood? My mum or dad?"
"Hmm, well, for all I know, probably from your father's side. All I know is, out of three children, two were female Ninetales and one was…well, he was an Eevee-Suicune Hybrid. He was an Eevee with my purple hair".
"I see. Perhaps it came fro- Wait! What do you mean 'was'?"
Suicune looked away at the window as a Tailow flew by. "Diaz, my first born, disappeared when he went exploring on his own. Cobalt and I searched for over a year, but we never found him again". Suicune couldn't help but shed a few tears, "We figured that he was captured by... Humans. Oh, how I remember him so much. How he'd smile at everything... He loved everything around him, especially his father... I miss him so much... I just wish what happened to him".
"And what about your other children?"
"I was pregnant the day... Cobalt died…"
"I'm sorry... I…"
"Ninetales!" shouted Charleon as he slammed the door open. "Um, is this a bad time?"
"No, no," said Ninetales, wiping his tears off, "Oh, nothing is bad if you butt into a family moment".
"Oh, sorry, but just so you know, Charlie and Sasha snapped out of it!"
Without knowing it, Ninetales zipped over him as he went to check on his friends.
"Ow…" groaned Charleon, flat on the ground, "You're welco-OOF!"
"Wait up!!!" shouted Suicune as she also ran over Charleon.
"OW! Why me…?"
Fox Manor: Foyer
"Charlie! Sasha!" shouted Ninetales as he went down the stairs to the foyer landing, where his friends were waking up.
"Ninetales?" said Sasha, a little dizzy from what happened.
"You four okay?"
"Never been better," moaned Charlie as Ninetales helped Sasha up.
"Sasha... where they...after you..?"
Sasha looked at Ninetales and nodded, "I'm sorry".
"What happened...?"
Sasha explains to Ninetales what happened at the Flea Bite, from the Mightyena and Furret knowing about her bond with him to when they met the mysterious Squire. As Ninetales listened, he began to grit his teeth together.
"They'll be coming after you," said Ninetales, "All four of you. Oh, no one is safe... all because of me".
"Ninetales, please. Don't beat yourself up for what happened!"
"But…" he looks at Sasha, who had tears coming from her eyes.
"I know, but still. All these things happening doesn't mean you have to be miserable. We'll get through this one way or another".
Ninetales shuddered. "I don't know what to do".
"No one really knows. We just need to be ready for it, that's all".
"So, what are your plans now?" asked Itchy.
"All we can do is wait," said Suicune, "And hope for the best".
"What are you going to do now, Sasha?" said Ninetales.
Sasha shrugged. "I…don't know".
"I'm... sorry…"
Sasha approached Ninetales, putting her paw on his shoulder, "Don't be, Ninetales. We're still alright, and we'll figure something out, one way or another".
"Or live trapped in here until we grow old," chuckled Charlie, who only got a glare from Sasha.
"Not helping!"
Just then, Dorumon entered the room in a hurry, banging the doors as he did.
"I've got news about Pyramia!" he shouted.
Everyone turned to him, "What?!"
"She was sighted at Hoenn! She's heading to a volcano with Groudon!"
"Groudon?!" exclaimed Suicune, "The Legendary Pokemon who created the land of Hoenn long ago?!?"
"Yes. Unfortunately, its currently in the same condition as Raikou!"
"You mean, that black ring?" said Entei as he entered the room. "Sorry if I'm late".
"Yes. For whoever wears it will be a mindless, willing slave"
"Unjust!" growled BanchouLeomon, "People finding ways to control others for their own selfish reasons!"
"Like the others," said Entei. "When I escaped the Knight's capture, I…saw the Regis, Lugia's birds, and our brother in a weird trance!"
"The Regis couldn't be hypnotized, could they?" asked Suicune.
"That's not the point! I also saw Lord Lugia and... Lady Ho-Oh…"
"WHAT?!" Before he knew it, Suicune pinned Entei to the ground, "WHAT HAPPENED TO LADY HO-OH?!?!
"SHE ATTACKED ME! Both Lord Lugia and Lady Ho-Oh are working for the Knights!! I can't forget what I saw before I got attacked by them. The weird chamber, the sphere of crystal, the Regis, the Legendary Birds, and Raikou in the same containers. In the middle, was a platform, with nine slots leading to each Pokemon held within the sphere…"
"Yes…" Suicune let Entei get to his feet.
"I was confused to see where I was when I bumped into Lady Ho-Oh. I thought I was safe, but Ho-Oh looked... different. She was no longer a red, golden bird, but a black, grey one. Her eyes were red and glaring at me. Before I knew it, she attacked me!"
"Then, when I regained my footing, Lord Lugia, now a black and grey colored one, stood next to Lady Ho-Oh, trapping me. I shouted to Lady Ho-Oh on why she's doing this to one of her own guardians, but she just said that I was needed for her Master to retrieve the Emerald.
Suicune was unable to bear the news, "Lord Lugia and Lady Ho-Oh have fallen under the Knight's evil control... they've... been turned evil... their colors are the proof of it".
"Ultimate must have found them and captured them, maybe to try and find your whereabouts!" said BanchouLeomon. "So heartless, to turn magnificent creatures like Lugia and Ho-Oh into servants for his own desires, unthinkable!"
"That's why we need to stop him at all cost!!" intervened Dorumon.
Charlie looked at Dorumon, "Like, any ideas on how are we going to get to Hoenn?"
"Good question. I almost forgot that its too risky to be seen outside with Squires on high alert".
"Perhaps I may be of an assistance?"
Everyone turned as they see A. Charlie and A. Sasha entering the mansion.
TO BE CONTINUED...