Chapter Fourteen: Pirate or Princess?

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Here is the lovely Chapter Fourteen: Pirate or Princess?

Pichu's Point of View

It is still early in the morning. Pikachu talked to Esmeralda when she woke up, and she agreed to be my guide - and protector.

Esmeralda is now talking to the happy Eevee. I really wanted to see the island, mainly since I heard that there are some apple trees somewhere up hill. I have not had an apple in days.

So I hoped we could go there, but I do not know where Esmeralda will be taking me. I saw that Esmeralda was running in circles with the Eevee, so I think we are ready to go.

"Can we go, Esmeralda?" I asked impatiently. I could not stand all the happiness of the Eevee any longer. It was the same way for Esmeralda's happiness, but I knew I could no avoid it on this island.

"We can go." She ran toward me, out of the circle, with a big smile on her face. She seemed to be excited about something. "We are going to eat lots and lots of Berries!" she said happily. If I did not know she was a Bulbasaur, I would think for sure she was one of the Eevee.

We started walking. We followed a clear path, it looked like the Eevee walked here often. There were flowers around us, and Esmeralda started to glow. "Let's play ninja!" She ran away, and hid somewhere in the flower field. She got out of it seconds later, and ran from flower to flower.

The flowers reminded me of the garden at home. It was the only place - next to my apple tree - where I felt free, but here I did not have that feeling. I wish I could be as free and happy as Esmeralda, but I can not. Maybe... "Look Pichu it's a Pinap Berry!" I looked at the Berry. It was a small, pineapple-shaped Berry.

It made me want an apple even more. "Esmeralda, do you know where the apple trees are?" She gave me a strange look.

"Don't you like the Berries?" she said in a hurt voice. It was the first time I saw her without a smile. She must be very fond of Berries.

I answered in a reassuring voice: "I do like the Berries, Esmeralda, I, really do but I like apples more. Just like you prefer Berries." I already regretted asking her about the apples. She just looked so sad.

"The apple trees are close to Lake Vaporeon," she said while staring at a place in the West. I did not see what she was looking at, so it must be far behind the Berry trees. Esmeralda continued. "But the Eevee don't eat apples, so I don't know where it is exactly, either."

She looked back and forth between the Berries and me. It looked like she was thinking very hard about something, as if she was trying to make a difficult decision. Then her smile returned, she looked like she usually does. As she is supposed to look.

She looked me in the eye, and she started to talk again. "You could go to Lake Vaporeon, while I stay here. That way, I can and eat and collect Berries, and you can eat and collect apples, right?" I think she does not understand what the real reason of her being with me was.

Pikachu said she had to travel with me to protect me. I do not think Esmeralda could protect me, but still. It is about the idea. I had to think about the words Pikachu said. Apparently, not even Esmeralda would listen to the Captain. But I wanted to be alone for a while, and Pikachu was already grumpy about me exploring the Island... So it would not hurt to make use of the situation. If no one else listened to the Captain, why should I follow his will?

"I think you are right, Esmeralda." She grinned because of the compliment. I was still wondering why Pikachirate chose Esmeralda as my 'protector'. "Could you tell me where Lake Vaporeon is?" I smiled, to show her that I thought of her as a friend now - I truly did.

I hoped that Esmeralda knew where the lake was, otherwise I could not find my apples. I need them at this moment of identity crisis.

She nodded, and started rattling about another Berry. "You have to follow the path the Shuca Berries are marking." I knew what those looked like, and I knew the function; it weakens super effective Ground-type attacks.

I frowned. Following a Berry towards a lake? "I have to follow the Shuca Berries?" It sounded really strange, did I really have to follow the Shuca Berries?

Esmeralda continued nodding, now furiously. "Yes, yes! You have to follow the Shuca Berries!" she said it like she was very certain of it. She struck a Super-Hero pose, pointing to the West.

I would take her word for it, and follow 'the Shuca Berries'. "Well I think I am going to follow the Shuca Berries, then." I headed towards the West - the place Esmeralda pointed to. I turned around for the last time. "Bye, Esmeralda!" I waved her goodbye. She waved back, before returning to her Berries.

I was finally alone with my own thoughts. I needed to think about what I must do. Do I have to betray my country, in the hope of stopping the war along with these 'Pirates'? Or do I have to betray my new friends, the 'Pirates', while trying to get peace in the world as a Princess?

It is a choice I have to make, and I need to make it fast. The ship is almost repaired, it would take two days at the most. I can not betray my country. There are hundreds of people, who count on me to stop the war by marrying Prince Elekid - not that they were aware of this marriage, but they would probably know it by now. I just can not forget them just like that!

I got frustrated, and ran with elegancy up in the tree. I plucked three Shuca Berries. I took a small bite out of it. It tasted sweet at first, but it got a spicy flavour after seconds. I wanted to spit it out, but held it in and swallowed - I still had my manners. I ate the rest of the Berry quickly. Spicy and sweetness was a bad combination.

I glared at the remaining two, and sighed. I could better take it with me, as I could give one to Pikachu. When I wanted to hurt him badly. I probably would never use the Berry, as the moment was never going to happen. I would not want to hurt him badly.

I jumped out of the tree and started walking again, and headed West. I was moving at a slow pace, since I was admiring the colours the trees had, the flowers with their different shape and, of course, the colours of them.

I started to wonder if Esmeralda put on an act, or if Pikachu was not clear enough. Maybe Esmeralda was not told what she had to do with me.

I saw Eevee and Leafeon in the forest, even an Espeon. They were rare outside Eon Island, but here, they were common. Did anyone - apart from Pikachirate and his Crew - know about this island?

I jumped from rock to rock in the river. It was a deep river, so I was lucky there was a path of rocks in it. It was not a straight path, but it got something. It was elegant, dignified, and every other word I would use to describe the way the stones were placed and their colours.

After a few moments, I saw the lake.

There were Vaporeon in it, and the ever-present Eevee were surrounding it. They were playing with the water and rolling in the grass. It was only then that I questioned Esmeralda's logic. Why could I not ask a Leafeon in the forest where the apple trees are?

I let it go, and walked over to Lake Vaporeon with hesitating steps. A few Vaporeon turned to look at me, just like some Eevee. I focused my gaze on the Vaporeon nearest to me.

"Excuse me, but do you happen to know where the apple trees are?" I knew my look radiated angst, of course it did, since I was only inches away from the edge. I could fall in the water any moment now.

The Vaporeon had a stunning beauty - probably caused by the Berries around the island - and answered. "You just have to go South-West, where the sun is now," he said.

I took a look over my shoulder, and saw the Sun. The day was getting to the end, minute by minute.

"Why are you so persistent of finding those? There are Berries with a better flavour." It hurt my feelings they did not value the apple. I understood why, but the feeling would stay until we left the island.

As a Princess, I knew I had to answer politely, so I did. "I just favourite apples over berries," I answered the Vaporeon. "And I have not had one for days, so I would appreciate it if you could tell me where I can find the apple trees." The Vaporeon looked at me like I was crazy, probably because I was not an Eevee and I did not like the Berries.

The Vaporeon told me nonetheless, still worrying about my love for apples. "There are some trees on the mountain, but I wouldn't go there if I were you," he said in a low voice, as if I indeed were crazy.

"Why would I not go there?" I wondered if there was a horrible monster that they were trying to hide. I would be able to find myself easier in a dangerous situation; my true self would emerge.

The Vaporeon hesitated for a second, but, after sighing, answered back. "It is incredible hot there, you get dehydrated soon. It could be a dangerous." I was a little disappointed that it was not a monster, yet relieved at the same time.

"I can stand the heat." If it was for getting apples, I would pull through. I am stronger than I look.

The Vaporeon shook his head. "Suit yourself, then, just follow the path South-West." I started walking to the South-West.

I wondered what would happen if there really was a monster. Maybe Pikachu would come to save me... Probably not, we would be too far apart. I would have to deal with the monster myself. No way that if I screamed 'Pikachu! Help me!' he would magically show up.

But I knew I wished he would, just like what would happen in the fairytales. And I wished that we would have a happy ending. Then I did not have to worry about me being a Princess and he being a Pirate, because the girl always marries her saver. And we continue to live happily.

Maybe I could choose a Pirate life. Pikachu and his Crew were also trying to stop the war - in a more effective way than my father. I could tell Pikachu that I do not want to go back to the Land of Leaves. That I actually liked being on a ship and that, even though Pikachu has and a quick temper and is fast with wrong conclusion most of the time, I do love him. And I deserve happiness, too... Do I not?

I really do not know what I have to choose. Why can I not have both?

I already saw an apple tree and it made me really happy to see it. I would be able to stop thinking, and enjoy the moment that felt like home. I climbed into the apple tree and started eating one of the apples. The apples tasted good, yet it tasted different than the ones at home. They were tasty, but I longed for the ones out of the palace garden. But I am certain I will never taste one of those ever again...

Abra

I was a young Abra back then. I was studying under Master Alakazam, he was admired by all in our village. He helped me strengthening my psychic powers. I was a talented student and made great improvements in a short time.

Soon, I was good enough to help Pokémon to lift heavy things with my powers. I helped as many Pokémon as I could. I was loved by all the villagers, of course I was. But then that horrible day came. We were attacked by the enemy. The villager fought, but didn't stand a chance.

I had to do something. The only thing I could think of was teleporting all the villagers out of town, before we would lose the fight. So I did. That was what made the day horrible. The villagers weren't happy about the teleporting. They felt like they had lost the fight, as if they had run away like cowards. They didn't speak to me, either, while I was the one that saved their lives. I was sure about that.

I couldn't live like this anymore and used Teleport to get to a joyful place where no war raged. I ended up teleporting to Eon Island. The Eevee were surprised at my appearance, you would think I was the first visitor. Maybe I was the first visitor for the Eevee.

They thought I was a Legendary Pokémon, but I wasn't, I never were or would be one. They were too cheerful for me, they kept saying that I was enlightening their lives. This wasn't the places where I belonged. I belonged no where in this world. I wanted to Teleport to a place where the sea was distanced enough to drown alone. I wouldn't drown in front of those Eevee.

I said my goodbye to the Eevee, because I owned them one and teleported away. The next moment I saw the sun shining in my eyes, I wasn't floating in the sea, but was lying on a wooden floor instead.

"Chansey, come quickly, there is an Abra here!" I saw a Chansey. She checked if I was still alive. "You can stay here if you want, it looks like you are unhappy at the moment," she said motherly. I wasn't used to it. And especially not when a stranger said it.

"What a strange Pokémon," I heard a childlike voice say. It was a Bulbasaur's.

"Don't say such a thing, Esmeralda," the Chansey snapped. "It is an Abra, it has great psychic powers, be careful with what you say," she continued. I kept my eyes closed.

"WOW," Esmeralda said. You could almost hear the smile. "Can you bend spoons, too? Can you, can you? Can you please? Please?" I was feeling comfortable listening to the young Pokémon. This place did not seem too bad, maybe I should take the offer from the Chansey and stay here.

I knew I would take it, but for now I would sleep for a short while.

He, the protector of the villagers
Abandoned by them all

Happiness, he could not take it
Sadness, he had to get rid of it

A midst a big crowd, it became too much
The loneliness would take it toll

Now he is not sad, and filled with normal happiness
He is comfortable alone, yet a part of the Crew

Together, even when alone

*Author Note - Yay! I (Gray, for those who read our profile) have beaten the Elite Four of Unova, and took N and Ghetsis down! Orange on the other hand, is at the start of Pokémon White...*