A Force Of Nature
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CHAPTER 2
After what seemed like a day, yet was only a few hours, both Will and Psyche had finished their fights. While Will was exhausted and gasping for breath, obviously in need of a Poke center, Psyche was merely examining some bruises she had received in a few fights. Lucario was impressed with both of them and had excused himself to talk to their benefactor.
"Hello?" Lucario whispered tentatively into the phone. "Mr. G?"
"Yes? What do you want?"
"Um... the uh, the Pokemon have finished their fights, sir."
"Good. Allow them to leave."
"Um, sir? What do you mean? There was a plan!"
"Do not presume to tell me what I am doing, Lucario. The plan has changed. Allow them to leave."
"Very well, sir. I'll tell them immediately."
"Good."
Lucario turned off the phone and placed it in his waist satchel. He leaned against the wall, paws rubbing his eyes and slide to the floor until he was sitting. He rubbed his paws against his eyes and sighed. Sometimes he hated his job. He slowly raised himself to his feet and stepped back into the room where Will and Psyche were situated. He massaged his temples and decided to be a bit more spritely. Grimacing in a smile that seemed fake even to him, Lucario clapped Will on the back.
"Well, you're free to go. We'll set you off in Solaceon Town." Lucario informed them, the smile now slightly more natural.
"Solaceon? Why?" Will asked, confused.
Lucario frowned. "I... I don't understand the question."
"I'm just asking, why Solaceon? It's not that hard, you know."
"Uh... just random I suppose." Lucario muttered edgily.
Will nodded uncertainly, before shrugging and following Lucario back up the brightly lit passage way. After taking a great many twists and turns, Lucario turned left and pressed a button that caused a door to slide open, revealing a truck. Lucario gestured for them to get in the back. Will gave him a look that clearly said; "Why in god's name are we getting in the back of that thing?" Lucario shrugged and said, "It's the fastest way to Solaceon. Besides, why not." Will shrugged, but elongated his elbows just in case. Lucario got in the back with Will and Psyche to 'make sure they were okay once they got to Solaceon.
Will, now that they could finally talk, turned to Psyche and asked with his mind; So, what was it you wanted to tell me? Psyche glanced edgily at Lucario before replying. Its just that… Well… Will, I l- I l-… Will, I- Never mind… Immediately after saying this, Psyche floated to the back of the truck and created a barrier, shielding her and causing her to become invisible. Will sat, confused, at the back of the truck with his legs dangling off the end. As he sat, turning over thoughts in his mind, Lucario joined him at the front and sat beside him, giving him a hearty clap on the back.
"Well, we're here." He said cheerfully. Will turned, confused. "Already? That was quick."
Lucario shrugged and called for the Pokémon in the driver's seats to stop. After cries of confirmation, the truck slowed down and stopped. Will jumped off eagerly, slightly unsteady on his legs. He cursed the fact that even Pokémon can get pins and needles. Psyche glided past him, avoiding his eyes and stopped in the small town. Will turned around to ask Lucario if they were in danger of captivity, but the truck was already heading back to Mt. Coronet. Will shrugged and turned back towards the town, only to duck under a Luxury Ball that hd suddenly flown toward him. A trainer with a growling Houndoom by her side was standing with an Ultra Ball in her hand.
"Alright Devian, use Flamethrower!" The girl cried. Swearing in Poke', Will dodged to the side and charged forward. "Dodge, Devian, and continue with Flamethrower!" The canine Pokémon rolled to the side and continued the barrage of flames. Will leapt up and used Confusion. He focussed on the flaming Pokémon and waited for its form to waver. Nothing happened. Will swore and stepped back, surprised. "Okay Devian, finish it off with Fire Fang!" Before Will could react, Devian leapt forward and fastened it's blazing sabre-like tooth on Will's neck. Screaming, Will fell to one knee as Psyche stepped – or rather floated – in to help.
Raising her delicate arms, she activated her Magical Leaf attack. Purplish leaves lifted out of the ground and sped towards Devian. Unfortunately, a Poke Ball flew forward and released a Mightyena. The purple petals sliced into it, leaving several bleeding wounds. However, the Pokémon merely grinned evilly and stared hungrily at Psyche. "Okay Noira, use Sucker Punch on that Gardevoir! Devian, that's enough. Back off and use Flamethrower again!" Will, gasping, snarled and charged forward, fists glowing a dark red.
With a roar, he used Close Combat, the strengthened fists impacting against the Houndoom with the force of a truck. Crying in pain, the badly bruised Pokémon backed off, whimpering quietly. "Come on Devian, Flamethrower!" Will now realised he had the advantage of knowing what the Pokémon was going to do even as it got told. Devian took a deep breath and let out a blast of fierce flames. Will, sighing, combat rolled to the side and used Leaf Blade. The razored leaves flew forward toward Devian. "Cut off the Flamethrower and use an Ember on each one!" The girl yelled.
This, however, didn't stop them and they continued forward, now set on fire. There was nothing Devian could do, except brace itself. As they sliced into the Houndoom, it fainted. With a cry, the mystery girl returned both her Pokémon and snarled at them.
"Fine, you bastards. You won this time. But I'll be back!" Will couldn't help rolling his eyes at the cliché comment, then turned to Psyche, who had numerous cuts and scratches. Are you okay? Will asked anxiously. Y-yeah. I jut need a berry and I'll be fine. Will smiled thankfully, before he heard a male's voice, right behind him.
"Hey, are you okay?" Will turned to see a boy in a red and black cap with a Poke Ball on it. "I'm Ash. I can give you an escort to the Poke Centre if you want?"
Will nodded suspiciously. He knew they'd never make it without another battle if they didn't have a trainer with them. A few seconds later, both he and Psyche were being examined by a couple of Chansey's and Nurse Joy. Another few minutes later, and they were free to go. Kindly, Nurse Joy offered them Trainer immunity and room for the night, which they gladly accepted. Unfortunately, they soon realised that there was only one double bed.
Oh, Goddammit.
Well, that really took it out of me. By the way, if there are any willing Beta Readers or whatever out there, please help me! And please review!
Anyways,
Peace Out.
L.N.