Into Reality Ch. 4 – Laying Low

It's the Random guy that calls himself Marlon from before... A brief update as to why this took time is school is slowing down my ability to work on this but I'm taking advantage of my free time. I hope you guys enjoy this and please leave comments, concers, or advice below. Thank you and enjoy :)

"Speech" or "Emphasis/hint"

'Telepathy

*_* Action or *special cue*

Previously:

'AHHHHH! Great I've been locked' I cursed as now I was the one fighting for survival as I dove in and out and banked hard left to right. But no matter what I did this pilot wasn't letting me out of his sight…

As Raid closed in, I made my move and sped up at the last second as I went inverted and passed Raid overhead as our wings nicked each other on their tips, this close interception was way too close that neither pilot saw it coming causing a two way mid-air collision between the Raptors…

With Latias, she was literally surrounded by bullets she collected and began letting some of them go in an attempt to the engines or destroy the cockpit itself entirely.

It took us mere seconds to flyby Latias at near subsonic speeds as we split formation and prepared to execute a team support strike. Latias saw our movements and figured our strategy but little did we know she had other plans…

Narration:

It'd been a while now since two of the United States pride F-22 Raptors collided that night on September 1st, 2012. The crash was so spectacular, spectators 35,000 feet below were able to see the event clear as day. As word spread throughout the media, the public grew more and more suspicious of what actually happened that night, naturally leaving me, Latias, and Raid all on edge.

Regardless of the situation, we all did our best in keeping our cool and act as normal as 'humanly' possible to not stand out. Latias and Latios continued their normal travels around town (being a bit more careful than usual) while I, ever since school started, remained locked up in my room working on my homework and doing the best I could to get my work done on time. I was starting to believe that homework was an unnecessary waste of precious time outside but Raid always had a way of convincing me to get in my room and finish the work I started (not that I ever disliked homework but only when it starts to pile up even with me already working hard to finish it). Latias on the other hand spent most of her free time wandering off with Raid, trying to find anything that would satisfy her hunger for adventure, meaning hours on end flying around from town to town, much to Raid's annoyance but always complied as it was his sister after all as Raid naturally found a way to act more responsible. I had tried in the past to explain to Raid that he should act a bit more 'carefree' like Latias but I always held back before I would ask, wondering what Raid would be like if he was more carefree like his sister (what an interesting thought that would be).

Now a days I don't have much time off so I treasure my weekends as I spend as much time as I can with Latias and Latios outside and try to get as FAR away from work as possible. Although Raid still has training sessions during times like these and it really messes with how my mind processes all the work I've had to do.

Present Time:

It's 8:24 p.m. and I'm still in my room working as usual after a nice refreshing shower. My parents were talking and my brother was fast asleep in his room next door. With the lights off and my little LED overhead lamp shinning over my computer plugged into the wall while I sat on my medium sized working table., I was typing a homeless evaluation essay as well as working on AP Biology homework at the same time. Both would be due the very next day (everyday is this intense and I'm used to it). Wearing a white T-shirt I got from a local community service event and my old P.E. running shorts I continued my daily routine of sitting on my old and very reliable wooden leather chair either typing on my computer to my left or reading my 10 pound AP Biology book to my right. For the time being I was busy drawing Latias in my sketch book my mom got me for my birthday where I had many sketches of Latios and Latias (I'm easily distracted when I'm working). Raid and Latias had left early in the morning on their normal routine while I was left alone to my work.

Drawing was a good way for me to forget about school as it was me, the pencil in my hand, and the paper in front of me as my imagination was free to do whatever it wanted with that pencil. It had been a while now since my last attempt at drawing so I was a bit rusty but I was rather pleased at how I was doing.

Reality sets in...

"Dangit', Latias's left wing is out of proportion," I said grunting to myself. I was attempting to draw Latias and me (in my brown Latios form) playing "Spag" (not swag), a shorter way of saying Speed Tag Latias had named it (I don't really know where she gets these names). In reality "Spag" lived up to its name in terms of being ridiculous as it was me going after a quick and clever Latias while flying around 2 to 300 miles per hour doing maneuvers in mid air to avoid each others grasp while avoiding a high speed collision.

In the drawing, Latias was far out in the distant so she looked more like a small bird to a dot but I still payed close attention to detail as I was technically related (genetically) to the real deal. It had been an hour working nonstop on the drawing and I was currently fixiated on redrawing Latias's left wing when my pencil snapped at its tip accidentally smearing lead all over Latias. Comically, I dropped my pencil and sat speechless/motionless as I just stared at the mess I had just made...

*...*

My brain was fried at this point.

I continued to sit there thinking, just thinking ... THINKING … I didn't even notice that the real Latias (my a.k.a. sister) had floated in invisible along with her brother only to be met with my soulless glare at the wall in front of me. Latias caught glimpse of me first and then just stopped where she was as if I spread my "stillness" to her as she just stared at me. Raid on the other hand was simply lost, 'Sis, what are you doing?' Latias didn't even reply. 'Sis you're freaking me out, what's wrong?' Raid said a bit concerned now. He followed her eyesight and then saw me motionless but still breathing. Then, like Latias, he too became still. The scenario went from awkward to scary as no one moved...

*cue cricket*

It stayed like this for two minutes until my mom walked in catching Latias and Raid off guard as they managed to scramble out of the way before my mom collided with an invisible "floating object". My mom walked in with a serious look and said with a motherly tone, "Marlon, your school says you were absent to one of your classes". At that I suddenly sprang back to life with fire I my spirit. "Again?! This is really starting to get annoying, first its the homework issue and planning dates for events and now I have to worry about my attendance?! Sometimes I wonder if the school is trying to influentially sabotage my ability to do well in school," I said very agitated that I would get marked absent for one of my classes even though I have never been absent for more that 3 periods worth since the beginning of preschool (true statement). "Well I know you went to school because you already showed me your work for that day. I guess I'll pay a visit to your school on Monday to clear things up for you," my mom said with the intent to make things right as always (that's why I love her, always watching for problems). Knowing that my mom would help me get though yet another little obstacle meant the most to me, "Thanks mom." At that my mom left the room and I resumed my Biology homework still completely unaware that Latias and Raid were still in the room. As I continued to write notes into my notebook and check for errors in my essay, Latias had developed a simple yet effective way to introduce herself. She knew I was too focused on my work to pay attention to my surroundings using extra senses.

She made her way closer to me without my knowledge and kept a foot's distance between her face and mine while Raid took his position by the door. Latias gave Raid a small wave as a signal. Raid then followed and closed the door in a Hollywood style horror movie fashion. This naturally got my attention and not towards what was about to happen. At that Latias took advantage of the opportunity and proceeded to hugging me (more like grabbing and shaking me with "naturally" extreme force) and yelled telepathically, 'WEEEE'RE BAACK!'

Pause story: (I'm not sure if I need to explain what happened next as I'm sure many of you know what happens next so I'll skip my embarrassment and get straight to the point. *Raid knocks me out with psychic* 'Are you kidding, seeing the way you freaked out is too priceless even for a story,' Raid said. *Raid begins typing what happened*)

Resume story:

(No words can really describe how I felt but I'll do my best) When Latias yelled in my head, I was so freaked out my face was a horrific mess combined with just looking at me would give others the same look as I would have jumped so high out of my seat I would have hit the ceiling flailing like crazy all while trying to scream as loud as humanely possible. Luckily, Latias saw this coming and held me down and put a paw over my mouth while Raid made sure my parents didn't hear anything that just happened or suspected a thing. (This was one of many experiences with being completely unaware… and probably not my last -_- ha ha... I'm not laughing).

I was on the verge of hyperventilating through my nose till Latias loosened her grip and let me catch my breath... and my dignity as I fell out of my seat. As I slowly recovered from yet another near heart attack, I slowly regained my vision only to find Raid and Latias laughing so hard they were on the verge of hyperventilating themselves. "Breathe you guys, near heart attacks is my job. The last thing I need to do is perform CPR or find a defibrillator from the nearest hospital before bed for two Pokémon that just couldn't resist a simple prank." I said trying to prevent my friends from entering the dark tunnel. Luckily they recovered only to find themselves on the floor laughing again at their prank. Latias was on my bed squealing little Lati noises while Raid was on the floor shuffling around while trying to catch his breath again. Both were too having the times of their lives. Then, an evil grin creeped onto my face. I grabbed my little video camera from my desk and decided to record the two. I whispered to myself, "This is perfect blackmail for later as well as a good souvenir" I took great shots of the two and hid the camera before either of the two really knew what was going on. Five minutes later, Latias and Raid had recovered from their "little" laugh and proceeded getting a good night's sleep. I opened a small door behind my desk and pulled a lever unlocking a secret stairwell from the ceiling to Latias's and Raid's special room in the attic as I pulled down a section of the ceiling revealing the stairwell.

Raid and Latias made their way into their room while I fetched some water. Three full cups of water later and I was on my way to replenish my friends with one of the most important elements of them all. Once there, upon first inspection, Latias was eating an apple on her bed that she must have found and brought home while Raid was enjoying a nice well deserved rest from today's experience.

I handed Latias her water and I placed Raid's near him on a little shelf we made together. The room was fairly big with clean blue and red walls with two beds including fresh pillows, a one way window that was only visible from the inside (meaning you can't even see the window from the outside). There were also shelves containing some of the things Latias and Latios found a liking into including marbles and other things of that sort, a few books on cabinets, and a nice clean rug down the middle. I tried to give Latias and Latios everything they needed but I never felt they had everything they needed much to my own belief. Raid and Latias have said to me plenty of times that they already had everything they ever needed and that really appreciated all the time I spent into literally making and preparing their room for them but I never really felt satisfied. We USED to share my bed but it didn't always work out (if you know what I mean) for all three of us leaving me to the creation of Latios and Latias's secret room (cheesy name, I know but it suits all three of us).

Me and Raid engaged in a small talk sharing today's experiences as I was talking about my day at school while Raid was listening with interest. We talked for a while not noticing Latias in the corner looking out the window...

It had been another long day and we each couldn't wait for another peaceful night asleep, but before anyone could do anything, Latias looked out the window with a look of sadness in her amber eyes. Both me and Raid eventually took notice this and I asked, "Latias, something wrong?" Lately Latias has been doing the same thing every few nights and just gazes out her window, as if looking for "something". She never told us what was bugging her… till now.

Raid needed to know what was bothering his sister and proceeded to getting an answer, "Sis it bothers me not being able to help you, please tell me what's bothering you." Both me and Raid were worried for Latias as she just sat on her bed staring out the window at the moon overhead. Latias knew we weren't going to give in and sighed in defeat. 'It's just been bugging me how me and my brother don't even know where we came from. We know that Pokémon are real as we are the living proof but why is it that we can't find anything about our parents?' Latias said with a small hint of frustration in her sadness. Raid was especially taken back at this as he felt his sister's sadness and frustration like hitting a brick wall head on, but I still felt the emotion of not knowing your origins. 'Sis, I feel the same way but as far as we know, our parents left us and we were lucky enough to find Marlon here to care for us. It's almost fair enough to say he's our parent.' That especially took me off guard as I almost took a step back but stopped not trying to send any message out, but it was true, from the moment we first met, we were instantly friends and we took care of each other from that moment forward going through the toughest of challenges and sharing very fond memories together with each other, that's more than friendship, that's family... but I tried to make things easier for my friends.

"Look, Latias, Raid, I don't know much about your parents or where you came from but all I do know is that we are together and everyone is safe and we are all lucky to have each other, especially me right now. How many people can say they are with the best friends the world literally has to offer?" My nose began to get that feeling you get before you break into tears. Raid kept quiet while Latias felt better at the positive comment.

Latias got off her bed and floated towards me and wrapped me with a deep hug as I felt her tears fall onto my shoulder. I quickly caught her sadness and I soon caught glimpse of Raid in the same situation. 'Thank you Marlon for being here for us, we owe you this much,' Latias sobbed as her tears made me produce my own. "Neither of you owe me anything, words don't describe my gratefulness for what I've been given, nor will I ever leave you two alone," I responded crying joyfully. Raid felt the same emotions and soon we were all hugging each other for support.

The tears soon stopped and the hugs were let go and we each made our way to bed. Latias was just about to cover herself with a blanket when she pulled me close for another hug. All went silent as we just held each other in our arms. 'It really meant a lot, thank you,' Latias telepathed secretly to me. I welcomed Latias as we released our grasps and I made way out.

"Goodnight you two" I whispered. 'Good night Marlon,' they both said in unison. On my way out I turned blew out a little candle that was burning and put the candle next to a little cross my dad had found and cleaned. There I touched the cross thanking the almighty lord for this day and for the wonderful blessing I'd been given.

I exited their room and closed the secret stairwell behind me back into the ceiling leaving no evidence that there was ever a door there to begin with. I then found my parents in the entertainment-room watching T.V and my alarm clock was showing that it was now 10:42 p.m. Taking a deep breath I opened the covers on my bed and proceeded to getting a good night's sleep but before I could close my eyes, a flashback occurred about what Latias said, 'We know that Pokémon are real as we are the living proof but why is it that we can't find anything about our parents? ... 'It really meant a lot, thank you.'

The thought about Latios and Latias's parents was a very confusing subject to get into but an even bigger question was how Latias did and Latios come to be in this world and were Latios and Latias the only Pokémon left? This only brought up more questions and this wasn't the first time I had thought about the subject, but quickly dismissed it trying to get some sleep as it was now 11:20 p.m.

I began to wonder what possibilities lay ahead of me as I slowly began to fade into a long well deserved rest. Not knowing that the days ahead would be more chaotic and dangerous than I, Raid or Latias would like...

This was quite the chapter for me as it did take an emotional strain on me but I can manage and quite the events... going from die from laughing to a sad flashback into the past...

Want more? Stay tuned for the next chapters of Into Reality!

Hint: Title of the next Chapter... "First Encounter" What could this mean?! Try and figure it out and leave a comment below on your ideas because you could be right ;)

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I DON'T own the idea/theme of Pokemon. I DO HOWEVER, own the character Marlon and Raid the Latios and their names I also own the Idea and the theme/name of the Eon Squadron. It's all © by me marcturbo1.