Chapter Ten: The Encounter
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Tadaah! We are giving you Chapter Ten: The Encounter
Pichu's Point Of View
I was standing on the dock, feeling the fresh breeze on my skin. It felt good to have unmoving land under my feet. But what would I have to do next? I could not go back to the ship.
Mew and the others were going crazy there. It is suicide to turn around and go back to Mew. I could go explore the island a bit, although I could not go into town. If one of the Crew members would see me, he - or she - would think I was trying to escape again.
So I followed the path to the forest. I was walking for ten minutes, or something like that when I passed by a house. I thought it was strange to put your house in the middle of the forest, until I realised that I was in town.
I ran the other way, back to where I just came from, only to end up at the same spot again. What is wrong with this place? I looked for another way to escape this place - it is not supposed to follow me - and gave up. I sighed and just went to the town. I saw a stunning necklace, something I had never seen before.
It was shining and sparkling on a black pillow. I wished I could buy it - a silver necklace with a sparkling apple on it. A rainbow coloured apple with Rubies inbedded, something that went beyond my dreams.
I froze when I heared a familiar voice.
"But Captain we need more apples!" Oh no! It is Chansey and she was talking to Pikachirate, who else is the Captain? And I was right in the open.
"We have an apple supply worth two-months, so I think we have enough, Chansey." They were not moving, only discussing the topic 'apples'. Unfortunately for me, they looked my way. And I was standing practically in the middle of the street.
Pikachirate looked puzzled, doubting himself, perhaps. "Chansey, do you see what I see?" The doubts were fading away.
Chansey gave her famous nurse-smile. "She looks like the Princess, don't you think?" Now his doubts were gone, like how snow disappears before the sun.
He did not seem happy to see me, well, if I give it some thoughts, he looked like he was going to explode. I would rather not be near him if he is in that state. To avoid him, I should get away, fast. Which means I run away. It felt like history repeated itself, eventhough I am running away from a Pokémon instead of news about my engagement.
I ran as quickly as I could into the forest, not minding my dress along the way. I saw flashes of green and brown while I came deeper into the forest - this time I did come in the forest.
I just kept runing, until I thought I was safe. I slowed down and leaned against a tree to catch my breath. I stared at the ground, unseeing. It was not my intention to flee, but I really did not want to be locked up again in the ship.
"Are you going somewhere, Princess?" I looked up, and my instinct took over.
"EEEEEKKKKKK!" Not the best course of action, but it is scary! I did not even hear him behind me, how was I supposed to know that he was here - before he spoke, then. His breathing is even, very difficult to hear, while I am gasping for air. He simply caught me by surprise.
He put a finger in his ear. "It's me, you don't have to scream so loudly, you know. I can hear you just fine." And relief came. It was Pikachirate, and not some villain. Of course it was Pikachirate, who else would follow me in the forest? I got irritated, no one was supposed to follow me. "It doesn't matter where you're going, we're going back to the ship." He looked at me with a look which said 'you beter not resist'.
I did not want to give in just yet. So I sat down on the ground and answered: "I am not going back." He stared at me and then he walked to me and grabbed me by my arm. "I said that I am not going with you, so let me go!" I kicked him hard. Not something I normally did, but the curcomstances were different now.
He flinched for a second, but steadied himself right after it. "Do you really think that I, a Pirate, will let go because of a kick?" I forgot that. "Now, just come with me." I struggled a bit more, but could not free myself from his grip.
All of the sudden, lightning came down. It struck a tree. The tree was only inches away from us. We stopped fighting and looked at the tree. There was barely a tree to look at. But then I... I had a feeling. It was a strange feeling, as if someone was watching us. I did not feel comfortable being here so I turned around...
*BAM*
And bumped right into Pikachirate's arms. He is incapable of listening. The idiot. "What are you doing? I am not going back with you."
He did not make eye contact. He just stared at something above us. "Sssshhhh, look up."I looked up and was shocked by what I saw. It was the mighty Raikou. He was standing on a high rock while sparking lightning all over the place.
We stood there, frozen for several moments. Out of nowhere, Raikou roared and a storm was coming our way quickly - trees started to fall, I almost got blown away because of the wind. Within seconds, rain was pouring down the sky and more lightning came. I clamped myself to Pikachirate, because all this force of nature frightend me.
Pikachirate was trying to remain standing and was looking brave. Raikou roared - once again - and we thought it would be over soon. Raikou must hate us and would strike us with lightning just like the tree. No idea why he hated us, but we would be very unlucky if he chose us randomly. We closed our eyes and waited until it happened. But nothing happened. We opened our eyes and saw a clear blue sky. Raikou was gone, but the ravage was still here.
Suddenly I realised that I was still holding on to Pikachirate. I let go quickly. I did not want Pikachirate to think I was scared. But he did not even notice. He was spacing out on me. I waved my hand before his eyes, but he did not see me. Maybe I should kick him again?
While I was thinking, Pikachirate came back to Earth. He blinked his eyes a few times and looked at me. "We should go back to 'The Lightning Shadow'," he said softly and he just started walking. I was soaked and tired and did not have the energy to resist. After a moment of hesitation, I followed. A nice warm bed sounded really good right now. It was not every day you almost get hit by lightning. So we started walking towards the town.
Walking was hard because of the fallen trees, But the closer we got to town, the easier it became. After the long walk we finally reached town. Chansey was waiting for us. "What on earth have you done!" She was shocked. "You two are soaked." She started to fuss over us right away.
"You two just go to the ship, I will take care of things over here, Captain," she said.
Pikachirate's Point Of View
I knew Chansey would take care of things so we returned to the ship. Pichu gave up resisting after hesitating again for a couple of seconds. The wind made sure of that.
We were finally back at the ship and I went straight to the Captain's room. I saw the large bed and collapsed on it. Pichu fell on the bed, too, but she did it more elegant, or softer. I knew she would be mad later for ruining her escape, but I couldn't care about that now. I closed my eyes and started to drift off...
But then I felt something poking me. "Are they dead?" asked an innocent voice. I recognised it as Esmeralda's. "They're not responding!" I heared some tears in her voice.
Pichu started talking, although in a very irritated way. "We are not dead, we are just tired." She began to glare at me. "I assume you take the bed? I will be going to Buneary, if that is the case," she said in her temper.
She was quick to rise, faster than I was, and left the room, evading the death hugs Mew, Ditto and Esmeralda wanted to give her for being alive. I was staring at their attempts to go after her, but Pichu closed the door.
I sighed. I might get a dreamless night, tonight. "Go to your bedroom, it's late, and we need to wake up early." They wouldn't fight it; as long as they were together, they were happy. So they skipped out of the room, being one of the few to follow my orders without questioning it.
I lay down, and fell asleep.
Everything was in a dark blue colour. I was looking around me, but couldn't manage to decide where I was. It was dark, but a blue darkness was around me. I couldn't move, nor could I feel anything. It was quite the opposite of my usual dream. I was glad to have a different dream this night, it would do me some good.
All my senses were shut, at least, that was my first thought. I wasn't entirely true, though. I was only fooling myself, as I saw the blue change to red. I could move a bit, and my memory told me that this was a cave. Not a specified one, but everything was pointing to it.
Pichu's Point of View
The cave was a brilliant colour violet just moments ago, but it changed in a dark colour red. I wasn't at ease with it. I saw the place where the red was. It was the most strongest, violent object I ever saw. The different tints the stone had were with too many to describe, and were filled with emotions that I did not understand. I felt sick, as if I was feeling the same way the stone did...
I shook my head. A stone did not have emotions, why did I think that this one had them?
Pikachirate's Point of View
I was finally able to move, so I walked over to the weird thing. I didn't dare to touch it, but my hand moved by itself. I can't control dreams, and I know it, but this had to be the strangest dream I ever had. My hand touched the stone, I think it's a stone.
A terrible headache hit me by the touch. I backed away from the stone, but couldn't get the flashes out of my memory.
Pichu's Point of View
The stone did not only have emotions, but it had everything a Pokémon's soul has. Memories, feelings, it has know all. I became terrified, the stone was more powerful than I was. I wanted to cry, but I could not. The stone had every reason to, but did not. I would not cry, as my motives are too small compared to that of the stone.
A large water current entered the cave. I was only able to stare at it.
Pikachirate's Point of View
Seconds before the impact, I tried to memorize all the details of my dream. I knew it was special, different from others I had. I had the same dream for around two years now, but this was another one.
Ditto (Pikachirate's Point of View)
I remember stealing some jewels from the rich. Those rich guys took stole those from a poor village, who only recently got back on track. We were planning on giving it all back to their rightful owners, but Mew wanted to keep one earring. Not two, one. I let it be, and Mew was finally calm all day. The only thing she did was 'mewing' to the earring.
I couldn't help but notice the change the earring went through. It got more shiny everyday, the only sparkling object on the ship.
Amy and William tried to obtain the special object, but we were all in for a surprise, even Mew.
The earring transformed into a Ditto. That was the first time we saw Mew smile a 'real' smile. Now it's the only thing we see on Mew's face.
The Ditto decided to stay with us. No one objected, mainly because no one wanted an angry Mew. Nonetheless, Ditto came in very handy, and made our ship more lively.
Maybe a bit too lively.
Traveling was never a problem
Changing into an object, and hide between the others
No one understood me, or wanted to understand me
Pokémon think I'm weird, because of my normal form, my eyes
My way of talking, my everything
I once read that someone that understood you,
Really understood you
Has been through the same rough time
I now share my experience with my best friend
A friend that will protect me against evil
We are different
But we have had a similar past
The past bonds Pokémon
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What happened on the ship while the crew was at Plaza del Labyrinthos.
Mew's Point of View
Pika Captain had said: "Look after the Princess." He then tied her to a chair and left.
Esmeralda and Ditto were still on the deck. I weaved signs to Ditto that we were going to play 'kidnap the Princess'. Ditto answered back with a happy movement.
I opened a loose floorboard on the deck – Pika Captain thought it was a good hiding place - and saw the Captain's pirate stuff. Then we went to the Captain's room and played.
Pichu seemed to enjoy it, as she played her part excellently. I was defending the Princess while Esmeralda tried to kidnap her, holding onto her sword-Ditto. I knocked Ditto out of Esmeralda's vine. The Princess was safe!
We all were happy except for the Princess. Why isn't she happy that she is safe? Ditto and I signed at her to be happy. She still did not look happy.
"Tag, you're it!" Esmeralda said while tagging Ditto. We started playing tag like real pirates. After we played tag, we started playing ninja. To be a ninja, we needed a smoke bomb. It would be best to play it at the deck. There was more space to play at. We went to the deck and I teleported a smoke bomb to deck. It was a big pink sphere, just like it is supposed to be.
Esmeralda threw a water balloon at it and it exploded. After the smoke cleared, the deck was pink and the Princess was gone… She must have used ninja teleportation, I thought while nodding my head. Only skilled Pokémon can use it…!
There is nothing to be worried about she will come back later, like a ninja.