Authoress: Heyy! I'm SOOOO sorry for the delay, but I've been really busy. I procrastinate at everything (and I mean everything), and I had 3 projects to do that were due in the same week! . But I got them all done and amazingly got good grades on all of them! ^_^ I know, I'm cheap. Tell you what, I'll let each of you smack me if you want for not updating when I was supposed to. Again, I'm so sorry! =*( But enough about me, I'm sure yall want ta read this next chapter, am I right?
*~Responses~*
Gabe B.: I'm so glad you like this so much! ^_^ That makes me happy. Anyway, yea, Carly and Jenn are supposed ta be snacks, as much as I hate ta say it. O, and one more thing – I kinda added another part to this chapter…*blocks flying tomatoes* Cuz I didn't want ta make it too long! And you'll see what happens to Ri later on, I've already got it all figured out.
Magma Admin DJ: Hi again! Yea, poor Umbreon, he's about ta be in alota trouble this chapter. But it's all good. For the moment Jennifer sees that Carly has feelings since she's the only one whose ever shown any emotions openly in the story. Btw, love your story, glad you put me in it! ^^
ACME-Rian: Tsk tsk, poor Carly. Lol. Anyway, the plot will be more recognizable when this plotline is played out in full. You'll just have ta wait and see what happens with Ri next. ^_^ Unfortunately, Ri doesn't show up in this chapter, but she'll have a much bigger part next. Enjoy!
Alex Warlorn: Jeez, you caught all my mistakes! Lol. But anyway, let's just say that this Mightyena is a little different from others. It's not a move that he uses to control Ri, it's a technique that he somehow acquired way back when. Yea, pokemon eating others is the way of nature, but I guess I forgot to tell why they were so upset. If the Mightyena wanted a snack he should've gone out and caught it on his own instead of unfairly using a brainwashed Dragonite. But anyway, thanks for reading and pointing out my mistakes. Hope you like this chapter! O, and I like your one-shots that I read, nice!
Paladin Dragoon: Yes, very scary…kinda freaky if you think about it too much. Lol. But Ri's not in this part of the chapter, but she will be next time. Hope you like, here's next chappie! ^_^
Vulpix Dark Flame: *pats back* Don't worry, Carly switches moods this chapter in result of the little nap she had. And Carly will not get hurt, I can promise you that much. I would never hurt something as cute as a Mudkip! ^_^ Umbreon does have an upsetting history, but then again he is a dark and mysterious pokemon so it kinda makes sense, right?
Maia's Pen: Heyy! I'm so sorry I made the suspense even worse for you! Yea, I know, I'm a bad person for not updating when I should've. *hangs head* But the good news is I've updated right now, and that's what matters…right? ^_^ I personally LOVE Jolteon's personality, and the contrast it has with the other pokemon. I'm glad you like it too! ^_^ Chapter 5 Pt. II is here! YAY! *celebrates* Enjoy!
ElementalZoidFighter: You thought it was cute? My friends thought so too, specially the last part of the chapter. And yes, cliffies are very good…*rubs hands together* I love using them, and I always find the exact right point to end a chapter. They're the spice of life! Lol. Hope you like!
Waynemon: A 10/10! ^_^ *takes a bow* Thanks so much, I'm ecstatic that you like it that much. Well, here's the next chapter, I hope you like it! Maybe it'll get another 10/10…Lol! ^_^
Matt C.: Thanks so much! I always try to add a little humor into serious stories because it lightens the mood a little bit. Granted, you don't want too much humor in a serious part of a story, but just a touch makes the reader feel…better I guess. ^_^ I try my best for the depth emotion of the story, because a fic about this needs that kinda of additive. Thanks for reading, update here!
Alley Drendo: Heyy! Glad you like, that means a lot! O, and your fic that you just started isn't too bad either, I actually like it! ^_^ So, you think Vaporeon and Jolteon, and Umbreon and Espeon? I'm glad someone mentioned that. I tried to put in a little "coupling" bit throughout the story, just so it would be cuter. ^_^ But anyway, enjoy this chapter!
Lirawen: You're back! *YAY!* I know what you mean about personalities seeming the same in some fics, and I try to keep my pokemon's personalities as different as possible. Luckily, I'm succeeding! ^_^ Cool, you have some stories? I'll give them a look, that'd be great! O, and sorry for the delay in updating. As I said up top, I've been swamped with various projects all due around the same time. Update here, enjoy!
LuckyLibra13: Awe, thanks, you're so sweet! ^_^ I love it the you like my story almost as much as Maia's, because hers is very good! ^_^ I feel so happy…Here's the next chapter for ya. O, and your story is nice too! I may put Malia in here, but I'll have ta see. You can enter her in the game next chapter and if you win, I'll put her in! Everyone loves cyber hugs. *gives cyber hug* Lol. Enjoy! ^0^
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Authoress: Done! On with Chapter 5 Pt. II Here goes…
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*~General POV~*
"Get off my property!" a gentlemen's voice yelled gruffly at Jolteon in the front. "No one gave any of you mutts permission to trespass!"
"You call this property?" Umbreon boldly stepped in front and snorted. "It looks more like a human's garbage can." The dark pokemon stepped in front of Jolteon, who was still baring his teeth, and stared at the large Mightyena.
He seemed to recognize Umbreon immediately after looking him over once. He smirked. "You're the one Eevee that escaped."
Umbreon's eyes widened, and the rest were silently but intently listening. "How would you know?!"
The Mightyena nodded his head towards four white dots on Umbreon's back. The smaller dark growled lowly. Mightyena wasn't fazed at all, and said, "I remember things quite well, and nothing else could leave a scar mark in that pattern except my own jaws."
Vaporeon cringed at mental picture of Umbreon as an Eevee when Mightyena said those words. Skull, standing next to her, saw her take a step backwards and put a brown pair on her tail as for comfort. It was the only part of her he could reach easily, and he felt he owed it to her for protecting him against Jolteon's argument-picking. Vaporeon looked down at the Marowak gratefully.
"I always thought it was a part of his coat!" Jolteon was exclaiming.
"Yes," Espeon voiced seriously. "That's what he told us." She looked at Umbreon, her expression far from pitiable. "Is there anything else you've lied about, Umbreon? Did you honestly believe we didn't care about what happened to you and wouldn't like to know?" Her amber eyes bore into his like a bad burn.
Finally, Umbreon wrenched his eyes from Espeon and back to Mightyena. The psychic turned and promptly walked away. Naturally, Vaporeon hurriedly followed to make sure she was ok and to ask what that was all about, but was sent back instantly.
"Family problems?" Mightyena was amused. "Tsk tsk, Umbreon."
"Shut up!" Umbreon narrowed his crimson eyes and stalked forward into Mightyena's face. "I know you have another Eevee here. Where is she?" he demanded.
"Now, now, Umbreon. The pokemon is safe – for now." Mightyena chuckled.
"Tell me where she is, or face the consequences. You're no match for me in a battle. I won once and I can do it again."
To this the coyote seemed surprised. "Oh really?"
"Umbreon, don't…" Vaporeon took a step forward, followed closely by Tatta.
"Don't tell me what to do!" Umbreon sharply snapped turning on Vaporeon, making her recoil slightly. Satisfied, he turned back to the large Mightyena. "Yea, I can take you on in a battle."
"Very naïve, young Umbreon," Mightyena spoke sneeringly. "You're so sure you'll win? How about we raise the stakes?" He smiled a smile worn only by the cruelest. "If I win, I keep the Eevee and the Mudkip -"
"Mudkip?" Umbreon rudely interrupted.
"Ah yes. Seeing as you haven't been around in a while I guess you wouldn't know. I've upped the number of…customers I invite to dinner every couple days." The dog-like pokemon smiled the same frightening smile.
Umbreon kept his outer appearance unmoved by this. "Continue."
"As I was saying, if I win I keep the two, and a little edition to my meal that I can have for dessert and for breakfast the next day."
Tatta gasped, but it only got the attention of Mightyena for a split second. Everyone else was in torturous anticipation to hear what he intended on taking.
"Wh-what do you want?" Umbreon asked, accidentally letting a stutter slip. But he recovered his tough outer core immediately.
"You don't know?" Mightyena shook his head. "Since after I'm through with you, you won't be in any position to just up and leave. There's no use in wasting an excellent delicacy by simply leaving you there."
Silence was all that met the grim realization. "Fine, I accept," Umbreon agreed.
"No!" Jolteon and Tat, with their fierce attitudes (Tat fierce for his size anyway), yelled at Umbreon. Jolteon swept in front of him like he did the last time. "You're not going to do this."
But this time Umbreon didn't cave. "I've made my decision, Jolteon. So back off."
"You can't!" Tat piped up. "What if you get killed out there? You're our friend and our only hope for saving Jennifer!"
"Exactly, Tat! That's why I have to do this!" He face Mightyena once again. "Now comes my demands. If I win this battle, and I know I will, you release the Eevee and the other captive. Is that clear?"
"Very."
"Fine then. Let's go," Umbreon said.
Mightyena smirked once more, and began to walk forward. But he stopped again. "One more thing."
"What," was question impatiently by the small dark-type.
"Your friends can't come with you."
Umbreon cast a glare. "And why not?"
"Well now, we can't have you cheating now can we?" the second dark type replied. He turned his cold eyes on the others. "I wouldn't so much as take one step to follow us, or the match will go to me automatically, which means I don't necessarily get an extra meal, but I do get to keep the two I already have. And don't worry, I have my ways of knowing when you're coming." He lifted a gnarled paw, which suggested to everyone he could feel movement vibrations through the ground. He may have been bluffing, but none wanted to take the chance.
Jolteon, Vaporeon, Tat, Tatta, and Skull watched in anguish as their friend disappeared behind a pile of trash, heading to some unknown place where no one would be able to help. Right then all exchanged glances, knowing full well what they had to do.
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*~Jennifer's POV~*
I woke up from my short-lived nap when the Mudkip under my tail snapped awake suddenly. I really wished that period of rest would've lasted longer.
"Morning," it yawned.
"It's not morning."
"Oh…well, afternoon!"
I rolled my eyes. "Just…don't say anything."
"Why?" The classic question that all young things ask.
"Uh…" I stuttered, coming up blank for an excuse. "Because…because we're playing a game!" I said as cheerfully as I could.
"Really? Games are fun!" It responded just as I had hoped it would.
"Good. This is the Quiet Game."
"What's that?"
"The rules are simple – you can't make any noises while playing. If you do, you lose, and you don't want to lose do you?" The Mudkip shook its head. "Exactly. We'll start playing…now!" With that the pokemon dropped its head back down, staying as silent as possible.
I did the same, smiling to myself. That was easy. Now I can go back to sleep before that stupid dragon comes back. And some think a rich person's world is weird…
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*~General POV~*
"Espeon?" Vaporeon asked timidly, peeking her head into the rotten treehouse which she had gone into. The others had voted on her going to ask since she'd known Espeon the longest.
"What is it?" Espeon asked in response, her voice sounding surprisingly gentle.
"Umbreon's gone."
Espeon turned around. "Where to?"
"He left with the Mightyena. They're…going to a have a battle. Umbreon will get Jennifer back if he wins but if he doesn't…"
The lavender pokemon eyed the cerulean one. "Just tell me, Vaporeon."
"If he loses Mightyena said he'd have an extra meal," she blurted out quickly, not wanting to linger on the words.
Espeon looked down. "Not surprising."
"So what are we going to do?"
"I don't know. You figure it out."
Vaporeon was taken aback. "Y-you're not going to do anything? When Umbreon's very life is on the line? This isn't like you Espeon, you're acting differently than you should be."
"All this time I thought that Umbreon had been honest with us about things of his past," Espeon's voiced rose a little. "If he doesn't believe that we're trustworthy enough, then why should we show him the same courtesy as we always have?"
"Because! He's our friend, and friends don't let friends get eaten by a dog who doesn't even have the dignity to hunt for himself!"
Espeon was silent, and the water pokemon began to get angry. "Fine, don't help! I didn't want to have to tell you this to get you motivated, but we can't help either, and you know why?"
"Why?" She was curious now and slightly alarmed.
"Because the Mightyena said if he knows we're there, and he'll know through the vibrations in the ground from our footsteps, then he'll end the match in his favor, meaning Jennifer won't be getting saved! And, if Umbreon's too hurt then he would end up as -" Vaporeon lost the anger in her voice as she almost choked on it.
"Fine, let's go," Espeon spoke almost too quickly, unexpected by Vaporeon. Noticing her state of shock, Espeon said, "I'm not about to let one of my friends get hurt, you know me better than that. I thought you would be able to do something about it. But you can't, so I have not choice." She was followed eagerly by the water-type out the door to where the others stood.
"Good job, Vaporeon," Jolteon praised.
"You're gonna kick some Mightyena butt, right?" Skull asked.
In response, he got a slight smack on the head from Jolteon. "Don't be stupid, Skull. Dark types are immune to psychics."
"Actually I do know one move that will be very effective, Jolteon," Espeon said. "Don't move, I'll be back, hopefully with good news." She focused her psychic energy to create a bubble around her about an inch off the ground, similar to the bubbles Mew uses. Then she left, leaving the other five wondering if this would work.
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*~Jennifer's POV~*
I felt it coming. I tried to stop it desperately. But eventually, I gave into the enormous sneeze. "Aaaa-CHOO!"
"You lose!" The Mudkip immediately said. "That game was ok, I guess. Do you know any other games, Jennifer?"
I flattened my ears to my head in annoyance, something I recently learned I could do with those big things. "Unfortunately, no."
"Awe," it whine at me. "I'm bored though. Maybe you can make up a game!"
I seized the opportunity for some more peace and quiet – at least more peace. "How about you think of a game? I'm sure it'll be great and I promise to play it after you're done."
"Ok!" The Mudkip bounded happily around the grass, scorched and green, chatting to itself random ideas.
I plopped down on the ground again and began listening to what it was saying, happy that I was being left alone for the most part, but not as thrilled about saying I would play its game. If I was lucky the Mudkip would think about it the rest of the time that was left, which was approximately 40 minutes.
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*~General POV~*
Espeon floated her way in Umbreon's general direction, using her abilities to detect exactly where Umbreon's four paws touched the ground. She followed the footprints only her eye could see for roughly five minutes until she came into an open space. Espeon quickly but very quietly moved her bubble behind a pile of garbage so she wasn't seen. She peered out of the various gaps, and gasped.