I'm back. Wanted to get this chapter up sooner so that there was less of a cliff hanger, but time isn't fair. I really want to get to the action for you guys more than myself.

Shaymin: Is someone gonna die?

Me: Shaymin, what did I tell you about this?

Shaymin: That I can't ask questions that will reveal the plot.

Me: Exactly. Anyway, this chapter won't be as dramatic as I may like, but I feel that I have to close some things up. With that said, lets roll.

Chapter 10: Planning Action

Storage Train (Fifteen minutes till zero.)

Looker was surprised at how quickly the three kids sprung into action. Even when he tried to reassure the defensive Pikachu that he meant no harm, the electric mouse had other ideas. Eventually the humans appeared as well from the brown crate. The first one was a boy with spiked black hair; he seemed to be the Pikachu's trainer. Behind him was a young girl and a second older male. In total there were three humans, a Pikachu, a Piplup, and the targeted legendary himself, Shaymin. Looker knew he better start talking fast or else the teenagers might get the wrong idea. He didn't blame them either. If he hadn't so quickly talked to Evan, they might have been discovered sooner and the situation could have quickly escalated out of control.

"I imagine that you all want to know who I am." Looker began.

"Actually, I'm more concerned as to what is going on." The younger boy replied.

Looker nodded and didn't delay. "As you can imagine, the little interruption this so called Zero made has caused quite a stir. People panicked and they started searching for you all, specifically that." He finished his statement with a quick glance at the Gratitude Pokemon.

"Don't they understand? Don't they realize that we mean no harm?"

"That seems to be irrelevant." Looker replied. "They are scared. They fear for their lives and they will do anything to preserve them. Whether it be tear apart the train to find a Pokemon or start seeking out all of you. But before I begin, who exactly are all of you? If you don't want to reveal your names I can understand that, but if you do I might be able to help."

The three were silent for a while before the boy spoke again. No words had to be exchanged. They simply looked each other in the eye and confirm the request by nodding. When the boy did speak he was clear and concise. The three were named Ash, Dawn, and Brock respectively. Before Looker got any more information, the three asked what his name was. Looker contemplated for some time before he realized that now was the time to reveal himself. He straightened himself before he began.

"My real name is Kenneth Farseen, but I am unofficially an international police agent named Looker. I have recently been investigating Team Galactic and searching for any sort of link between them and recent criminal activity. I was on my way to Jubilife to do some investigating before this man, Zero, turned this normally peaceful ride into a hostage crisis."

"Can you help us?" Dawn asked.

"I can try. But I need all of you to follow my lead. We also need a plan." With this, he listened as the three teens began to tell him their respective plans. Of all the ideas, he found the first most cowardly, the second the easiest, the third the most dangerous, and the fourth the most efficient.

"Look, regardless of what decision we make, we need a fallback plan in case something happens," Looker began.

"Okay, good idea, but if Zero suspects anything he just makes a command and we're dead." Ash replied.

"How do you catch the kid who breaks the rules?" Looker grinned. The others shrugged and waited for the answer. "You break the rules."

Passenger Cabins (7 Minutes till zero.)

Inside the cramped compartments of the passenger cabin, there was a painfully gripping silence. The terrified civilians turned to each other and stared at the digital clock on the screen. A few would glance at the metal beings that were growing more and more restless. The fear was growing. Time would run out.

This silent rumor spread through the crowd like poison. Some gritted their teeth, some cried, others turned to the sky and shut their eyes. If it would be death it would be quick.

That was when the door opened. From it came a man in a a brown coat with a Pokemon. The creature struggled in its grip and shut its eyes. People stared in stunned silence as the man stepped forward.

"Is that it?" Evan hissed with both relief and anger.

"Yes, this is Shaymin. It tried to escape and I caught it. Hopefully, this crisis will end." Looker replied. He then turned to the Magnamite army and began to speak again, this time louder. "Zero, I have Shaymin! Respond at once!"

It didn't take long for the creatures outside to respond. Two Magnamite broke through the glass and approached the man. They maintained a steady distance as the T.V. came on again. Zero appeared on the screen and his grin widened madly.

"Well well well, congratulations on finding him. Just as time was starting to run out too. Good timing." He grinned with mad glee. "Now, if you would offer me the Pokemon please."

Looker didn't seem fazed and simply dropped the Pokemon onto the floor of the train. "He's all yours. Now, what happens to us?"

The man on the screen laughed evilly, everyone inside the train got tense, including Looker. After a few tense seconds he smiled again. "You see, my audience, you witnessed a little too much. I'd hate it if you decided to report me and my activities to the media. Too much of a risk. But, I do say this. It was a pleasure to work with all of you."

"What? You said we had a deal!" Evan exclaimed with panicked eyes.

"Oh, we had a deal. I promised to leave you in peace. I never said anything about leaving you alive." He laughed manically and gave a command. "All units, prepare to fire!" With that, the T.V. went static and the communication ended.

The suspenseful tension inside the train began to erupt into panic. All but Looker began to cry out in fear and shock. Were they really going to die? Magnazone made a command and all the Magnamite and Magnaton began to charge Magnet Rise. If unleashed, the train would be lifted off the tracks and thrown to the side. Looker knew such an attack couldn't happen. He had to do something. He watched as the two Magnamite from before moved in to snatch Shaymin before the train was destroyed.

Looker snapped his fingers.

Shaymin leapt forward. The two Magnamite didn't react in time and in their frenzied reaction they smashed into each other and collapsed onto the floor unconscious. Looker then retrieved a Poke Ball from his belt, before he looked at the passengers. He then grabbed a second Poke ball. He enlarged both objects and threw them to the ground. Two creatures appeared from where the balls struck.

The first creature was a cat-like creature with a black mane and a piercing face. Its eyes shined with even more brightness than the star shaped tip of its tail. With keen eyesight and powerful hearing, it was a perfect companion to a police agent. It was strong, fast, and capable of being independent.

The second creature was bipedal, had a green and white body, and wore what resembled a dress. The creature was stunningly beautiful and it had a soft slender body. Its eyes were both frightening and captivating; they shined like red rubies. However, looks could be deceptive. Instead of being harmless, the Pokemon was powerful and a valuable ally for a detective, a skilled psychic.

They were Luxray and Gardevoir and they were Looker's personal sidekicks.

"Zero, when you said that we had to bring you Shaymin, you never said Shaymin had to agree with the idea. Luxray, start leading the passengers to safety. Gardevoir, use Focus Blast on the Magnamite surrounding the train." He said. The psychic type threw an orange sphere at a nearby Magnaton outside. The passengers, even though confused, seemed to follow orders well; they followed the Luxray which lead them farther up the train. Looker took the chance to snatch Shaymin and started to head back to the three trainers. An explosion knocked him off his feet and he fell forwards. Shaymin flew out of his grip and crashed near a fallen basket. Looker turned to see Magnazone trying to hit him with Mirror shot. The steel type would have succeeded has Gardevoir not intervened and fired a Focus blast towards it. The Magnazone rolled sideways and dodged the potentially fatal attack.

Looker saw something glow and he looked to the spot where Shaymin was. There was a massive light that was filling the room. Pokemon, inside and out, were captivated by the strange light and stared in silence. When it died down, the sight was spectacular.

A new Pokemon appeared. Shaymin seemed to have vanished, and a dog-like creature on four legs stood in its place. It had two pointed ears on its head, which resembled a form of wings. The scarlet colored petal near its head resembled a scarf and the body looked lean and muscular. The most striking features were the eyes. They glowed like emeralds and shined spectacularly in the sun. Instead of looking timid and retreated, they were filled with excitement and energy. The creature gave a mild smile to Looker before staring at the Magnazone and its companions. The gentle expression became a taunting grin.

Magnazone fired at the creature, who to its shock flew out of the way and levitated in the air. A green sphere was formed in its mouth and fired through the glass. The steel type was hit by the attack and the air burst with radiant light particles. Looker stared in amazement as it dawned on him.

This was Shaymin.

The grass type dashed outside and faced its attackers. "Come and get some!" It flew over the roof of the train and the army followed, thunderbolts and mirror shots flashing behind him as Looker stared in awed silence. Distracted, he barely heard the three trainers come up behind him. When Looker did notice, he realized that the entire room was vacant. He wrote a mental note to praise Luxray for being able to evacuate the passengers so well. He then turned to Ash and the others.

"Did you know Shaymin could fly?" he asked.

Ash's eyes widened in shock and he shook his head. "Thats news to me."

"Well, he can. He's also leading the Magnamite away from the passengers, or at least he's trying to. He won't be able to keep them distracted indefinitely. We need to help."

"Sure." Ash replied. Before he could take action, however, Looker intervened. He blocked him with his hand and forced him back, to Ash's surprise.

"Not you! I need a strong trainer to be with the passengers." Looker explained.

"But-"

"They have to be protected, Ash, or else the Magnamite will be able to pick them off. Can I trust you?"

Ash was silent as he saw the mans logic. He was able to suck up his pride and admit that this man was right. The most important thing was keeping the passengers safe, not battling Pokemon. "Okay, I'll stay with the passengers."

"I will too." Dawn chimed in.

"Good," Looker nodded. "Looks like I'm with you." Looker faced Brock who didn't seem at all fazed by current events, which isn't saying much because his eyes rarely showed much expression. Brock was stone hard and after years of traveling, few things honestly surprised him anymore. Brock watched as Looker had Gardevoir use Focus Blast to blast away an already damaged door. Looker was surprisingly agile and he managed to reach the roof with little difficulty.

"You need a lift?" Looker asked Brock.

Almost in answer Brock smirked before running forward. He grabbed the side of the busted door and turned around to face the other trainers. He smiled again and grabbed the roof of the train. In a stunning move, Brock flipped himself backwards while gripping the roof of the train. He eventually released and flipped onto the top.

"I was once the Pewter City gym leader. I got this!" He grinned. Looker, despite himself, was thoroughly impressed and together they ran forward to assist a certain legendary.

Finally, I got this uploaded. I really just wanted this chapter up already. Fight begins now so now I mean it. Action begins here. Hope to get back into this. We will see.