CHAPTER 12
"D-destroy Amber Fang?" I asked.
"Correct. After tomorrow, the nation know as Amber Fang will cease to exist." the Ursaring said.
"But how? No Crimson Fang Pokemon has ever set foot in Amber Fang unless they're a prisoner." Shine told them.
"You're very observant girl. It's best that we show you just what will happen to your nation and everyone in it." the Dragonite said. He and the other members of the council went over to the desk.
"Do you know why this whole war started in the first place?" the Glalie asked me.
"Well," I remembered my book. "It's all because Arceus gave the Council of 17 the plates."
"Correct and here are the plates in question."
All of them stood up. Everyone one of them. except for the Ursaring, was holding a rectangular slab that varied in color. I'd never saw them before but I bet that these were the plates.
"As you may have heard, the plates give a tremendous boost in the wielder's power." the Kriketune explained holding up his plate. "We believe that it is time that we used that power and completely destroy Amber Fang and take the remaining plates."
"But what makes you think that nine of you will be able to win?" My question made them all laugh in an amused way.
"Don't make us laugh. It won't just be us, every other team in the whole nation will join us." the Rampardos said laughing.
"No..." Shine said horrified. I was just to shocked to say anything.
"Not only will we invite the teams, but also," the Machamp said evilly. "Every single Pokemon,adult or child, to fight for us and lead us to victory."
That just made me furious. Wanting to raze Amber Fang to the ground was one thing but involving the innocent civilians who wanted nothing to do with the war was a completely different thing. As Shine stared in shock, I kicked and struggled to break free and attack them, to stop their plan.
"You're sick! You're vile! You're evil! You're...!" But I ran out of insults to fire at them.
"Talk all you want but there is no way you could stop our plans." the Muk said. "Take them away!"
The two Dusclops guards nodded and picked us up. After bowing to the council, they left the room undoubtedly to take us to the prison.
We passed by the lower floors of the academy again. This time, there weren't any Pokemon to see us. They were probably ordered to go back to bed. Considering what will happen tomorrow, they'll need all the rest they could get.
We passed through the gates that led to the city. I didn't see any signs of Slash or what happened to him. I wanted to know id he was OK. I haven't actually thanked him for trying to help us. Eventually, we reached the prison.
The two Abomasnow guards were still there. They stepped aside to the Dusclops guards in. One of the Dusclops went to the Scizor guard, woke him up and asked for a key. He was given one and we were off again.
They had selected a cell on the top floor of the prison for us. They also chose one at the end of the corridor, away from the stairs. They threw Shine and I into the cell before severing the ropes around us with Psychic. They slammed the door leaving us in the room.
I didn't see the cells properly when I broke Shine out because it was so dark. Now that I was in one, I could tell that this was a very depressing place to live in. There wasn't a bed just a black room with a hole in the corner where we're supposed to go to the bathroom.
I began to pace around the room, thinking of a way out of here. I was about to fire a Hyper Beam at the bars but Shine stopped me.
"Don't even bother. The bars are attack proof. I know, I've tried blasting them open myself and it didn't go well." Shine told me.
"Well we've got to do something!" I banged my head on the bars. "They're going to destroy Amber Fang! We've got to stop them!"
"What? What do you mean destroy Amber Fang!" the Pokemon around the cell we were staying heard me. I then remembered that this entire building was filled with Amber Fang prisoners.
"The Crimson Council are planning to use the power of the plates tomorrow!" I yelled so that I could tell as many prisoners as possible. "They're going to lead a massive army and raze Amber Fang to the ground!"
There was a loud cry. All of the prisoners gave shouts and tried breaking down the bars. This caused a Rhydon guard to fire Stone Edge into some of the cells. This quieted things down and, after a few more cells were fired in to, everyone was quiet.
Shine put her paw on my shoulder. "C'mon Shade, lets just go to sleep. Tomorrow, we'll think of a plan."
I knew she was right. I nodded and went over to the center of the room where we slept with our arms around each other.
We both woke up to a low rumbling sound. We felt the floor and it seemed to be vibrating.
"What's going on? Is it an earthquake?" Shine asked.
"No. It sounds like...like hundreds of Pokemon are rushing out of the nation." I said to Shine. The rumbling stopped after a few minutes.
"They're going to destroy Amber Fang." Shine began to tear up. "We have to stop them!"
"Don't worry Shine." I gave her a comforting hug. "I promise you, we'll try to stop them."
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"Aw isn't that sweet." My eyes widened at that voice. I looked at the bars and saw Slice and Chi smiling at us.
"I mean, I've been trying to get a girlfriend for as long as I could remember but you make it look so easy Shade!" Slice said with a laugh.
"Slice...Chi...what're you two doing here?" I asked.
"Uh, what else?" Slice said.
"We're here to break you guys out." Chi said and began trying different keys.
"How'd you guys get here?" I asked.
"We sneaked out during the march." Slice explained and Chi found the right key. The door swung open and Shine and I were free.
"Um, yeah...about her..." I said to Slice indicating Shine.
"Don't worry about it. Chi told us everything." Slice said.
"Us? Wait, where're Berg and Scuttle?" I asked.
"We met some guards on the way here and they're holding them off." Slice explained.
"We better go help them." I said and we began to walk.
"Hey, what about us?" one of the prisoners asked me.
"We can't let you guys out." I said to as many prisoners as possible. "If you guys get out, you'll get killed before you could make it home. It's best that you stay here where it's safe."
Some of them agreed while others still begged to be freed. The four of us ran down the stairs and found Berg and Scuttle fighting off a several guards.
"Shade! You're alright!" Berg said sending a Shadow Ball at the guards.
I just nodded and the four of us joined in. In a matter of minutes, every guard was lying unconscious in front of us.
"C'mon let's go." i said and all of us were running down the stairs with me at the head.
"Whoa back up everyone!" I yelled and everyone stopped. We were just about to leave the building and enter the area between the building and the walls.
"What's wrong?" Shine asked. I looked around the corner and saw about fifty guards staying at the gate.
"Guards, about fifty of them. I don't think we can handle all of them." I said.
"They're not even attacking?" Scuttle asked.
"It's probably because we have to come out eventually." I began to think. "Any ideas?"
We all were silent in thought until Chi spoke up.
"I'll do it." she said. "I'll fight them and clear a path for the rest of you to escape through."
"What?" I exclaimed.
"No way Chi, you might get killed out there!" Slice exclaimed.
"Maybe, but this is the ultimate test to prove that I have become strong." Chi stepped forward and got ready.
"Wait Chi, I'm going with you!" Slice said going up to her.
Chi raised her eyebrows. "Why? There's a chance you will die too."
"I don't care!" Slice exclaimed. "I just can't leave you there Chi!"
Chi looked at him in an amused way for several seconds. Then, without warning, she grabbed the back of his head and pulled him into a kiss.
Despite the fact that there were about fifty Pokemon sent out to kill us before us, I couldn't help but gawk wide eyed with my jaw hanging at the sight before me. Berg and Scuttle did the same and Shine had a confused look on her face.
Chi pulled away and stared into Slice's surprised and blushing face. "You are brave but you are also an idiot Slice. You can also be a bit annoying at times but despite all that, I've always been in love with you." She took a few steps forward. "So are you coming with me or not?"
"Wha...oh yeah. Right, I'm on my way." Slice snapped out of his trance and smiled. Chi smiled in turn and together they began to attack the guards.
The rest of us snapped back to reality and watched Chi and Slice fight the guards. After a while, their numbers thinned and a space appeared between them.
"Now's your chance, GO!" Chi yelled at us. all of ran out of the building and made a beeline for the gate.
"They're getting away!" a guard shouted but I saw Slice silence him with an Ice Punch. We continued on until we reached the gate and entered the city.