Authoress: Hey, everyone! I'm back, finally. Yes, I know, a little longer wait than yall expected, but I was delayed a few days from an unplanned restriction from my computer. Lol. But anyway, here's the update now. But first, of course, reviewer responses. (breathes) Ok, here I go.
Zyte: Hi, how ya doing? Me, I'm good. Sorry about that Who's That Pokemon game, I didn't even realize it wasn't up…(sweatdrop) But since I feel bad and want to make it up to you, I'm going to let you submit a bad guy without winning a game. XD I know, I'm such a nice person. (everyone sweatdrops) But anyway, yes, there are too few bad guys in the story, and there need to be more. Lol. Hope you like this chapter.
Spikestrife: Yes, almost 3 weeks is a long time, isn't it? Sorry for the long update, I meant to update like a week ago but my mother wouldn't let me on my computer…Yea, most don't care much for Reika, she's definitely not a nice character lol. And yay, you got the answer right! XD Heh. Hope you like this chapter!
Alex Warlorn: Thanks for the question of how many days, I'd almost forgotten myself…(sweatdrop) Right now it is the afternoon of Day 4. And don't envy me, the stories that I've read of yours are really good. ;) You're right about the rain, I think I did make it last a bit too long, but ah well. Oh, and my mistake on Umbreon hearing the conversation between Vaporeon and Dive-Bomb and thinking it was humans – wasn't thinking about that. Lol. I know what you mean about friends moving away…well, usually it's me moving away. I've moved like nine times in 15 years, which sucks to leave your friends, but you get to see new places and what not. Anyway, hope you like the chapter, I appreciate your feedback!
Mephis: Yes, I know, last chapter was short. Well, I'm planning on making this one longer, but I still don't think it's as long as my other ones. Oh well, the action in the chapter makes up for it. ;) Hope you like!
Paladin Dragoon: Lol, we don't even want to know what Razor would say if someone beat him at bowling! Haha. Yea, his personality is oh so charming, don't you think? Lol. Anyway, you did get the Who's That Pokemon question right, so congrats. I'm not going to use Firewind though because she's one of the good guys…I was kind of hoping for a bad character, and I think I forgot to put that last chapter. Oh well. I hope you're not upset with me or anything. =( Please enjoy the chapter!
Gabe B.: Glad you liked last chapter, though I think you're one of the only readers who actually care what happens to Reika. I kind of like her, she's got spunk. Lol. Yes, crazy people and fireworks just don't mix, or crazy people and anything for that matter…Lol. A stick-shift, huh? Cool. Right now I'm just learning how to drive an automatic, since I just recently got my permit. XD Yes, I'm proud of myself. Hehe. I don't know about stick-shifts though…my mom can't drive one to save her life and my dad makes it look so easy lol. Hope you like this chapter!
Everett Mills: You may feel sorry for Reika now, but you've got to see what stunt she pulls this chapter! Lol. And believe me, there's nothing I rather do than make Razor all the sudden burst into flames (I'm the all-powerful authoress, you know ;), but that would just ruin the whole thing, now wouldn't it? . Heh. Hope you like this chapter.
Ryu-Ketto: Hi again. ;) Well, congratulations, you won the Who's That Pokemon game, and I'm putting Devos into the story. I really hope you don't mind if I use him as the bad guy, cause that's what I initially asked for. He seems like a good bad guy to me. ;) Don't worry, I won't do anything drastic to him. Thanks for the review, hope you don't mind Devos being the villain in this chapter!
Shadow: Well, you did get the Who's That Pokemon game right, but…(hides behind shield) Someone answered before you did. Sorry! But hey, there's always next time, I'm sure I'll do a few more before the end of the story. ;) Anyway, last chapter was kind of short, but it served it's purpose for thickening the suspense and everything, am I right? ;) Lol. Here's an update for you, I hope I didn't keep you waiting too long!
ElementalZoidFighter: Lol, all muses are insane. I've never heard of a muse who's even the slightest bit quiet lol. Anyway, glad you liked last chapter, as always. Oh, and here you go: (stabs EZF's god damn writer's block multiple times) Hehe. Don't mind me, I'm a bit on the hyper side today. Hope you like this chapter!
IrethTasartir: Hey again! Last chapter was mostly talking and getting points across yes, but this chapter should be much better because…(drumroll) There's some action in it! ;) And also a little cliffy at the end, but we don't have to worry about those. You got the Who's That Pokemon question right. Yea, Jolteon's are one of my favorite, I like their spikey fur. Lol. Hope you like this chapter.
Subieko: -- Summer reading really sucks, let me tell you…I have to read two books and write a report thingy on one. Good thing is one of the books I'm reading is The Hobbit, which is one of my favorite books. ;) Anyway, I'm glad you like Dive-Bomb, I like his character too. Things aren't looking too good for him in this chapter though…Hope you like it! Oh, and you got the question right. Lol.
Vulpix4Life: Thanks for reviewing, you're great! ;) Lol. Yep, you got the question right. Watch out though, next time I'm gonna come up with a really hard one. (evil smirk) Glad you liked last chapter, hope you like this one too. There's actually some action in this one, so it should be much better than my last chapter. XD
Melchior the Mewthree: Thanks bunches, it's good that everyone didn't mind much that last chapter was short. Hey, quality over quantity, right? Lol. Maybe Dive-Bomb's telling the truth, or maybe he isn't…I guess you'll just have to read on and see. Hehe. Thanks for reviewing as always, and for the compliments – can never get too many of those. ;) Hope you like this chapter (it's longer). XD
Ninetalesuk: Lol, is Labramon your muse? Or a pokemon? Either, they're funny. Lol. Glad you liked last chapter, though this one should be better cause there's actually some action in it. (cheers) We'll see about the "couples" later on, lol. Right now, everyone's a bit preoccupied with certain things…hehe. Hope you like this chapter too!
SaphireStars: Yep, you're right, it is Growlithe. Good guess, by the way. ;) It's ok for not reviewing, I really don't mind. I enjoy writing the story and entertaining my readers, and that's all that really matters. Lol, but reviews are always a nice thing to get, as any writer would agree. Unfortunately, someone else got the spot before you, but don't worry, there'll be other times before the story ends. Hope you enjoy this chapter.
Katsuya-no-koibito: No problem for reviewing yours and Lone howl's story, I enjoyed reading it. ;) Very good for an OC fic, definitely. Anyway, thanks for the review, I really appreciate it! Reviews are always good to get, of course. Lol. Oh, and thanks for the compliments, and I love the pen name. Lol!
Eeveebeth Fejvu: Are you serious? (happy squeal) Yay, you like me, you really like me! Ok, that was corny, but no one's ever said anything that good about my stories before. Your novel is awesome too, AAML rules! ;) Lol, I took your suggestion to heart, and started working on that unwritten chapter…and here it is! XD Hope you enjoy it, I know I enjoyed writing it. ;)
Silvermoon: Yay, you're back! XD Did you have a good time? Hope so, even though you didn't have internet access. Anyway, thanks for reviewing, as always, love your reviews! ;) Hope you like this chappie.
Authoress: Finally, I'm done. Oh yes, and Ryu-Ketto won the game, and this chapter Devos the Absol will be introduced – as the bad guy, mind you. Thanks bunches to everyone, my newest record for reviews per chapter is 20 now. Yay! Cookies for everyone! And double yay, I've passed 200 reviews! (ahem) Sorry, me and my ego got a bit carried away there…hehe. Here's the next chapter, what yall came here for anyway. ;) Here goes…
Razor eyed Reika harshly as she hesitated to give her answer. "Well sir, I –"
"Just spit it out already," the Scyther spat, getting impatient.
"I left because I had to get away from Dive-Bomb, sir," she replied quickly. "I was afraid that I might've seriously hurt if I stayed around him much longer." And that was the truth – well, close enough.
The Jolteon took a step backwards when Razor's eyes seemed to get hotter than they already were, taking that as a very negative sign. Razor walked forward to make the space between his claw and Reika's face mere inches. "Are you a god damn marshmallow, Reika?" He leaned down directly in the uncomfortable Jolteon's face.
Reika was surprised at the question. She, a softy? No way. "N-no sir," she responded, subconsciously putting her eyes back in fear.
Razor was silent for a moment, and Reika didn't like the feel of the quiet at all. The Scyther made a sudden movement and his sharp claw came in contact with the side of her face, leaving the golden fur there stained with crimson.
"Wrong!" he shouted at her. "If the bird was bothering you that much, then you should have done what needed to be done! How do you expect to become something more than a flea-bitten dog if you can't even stand up to a god damn Taillow!?"
Reika was hurt and shocked, her cheek still stinging from Razor's slash. "Sir -"
"Go find Dive-Bomb, and set your affairs straight. Prove to me that you aren't a pussy, and give that bird what you think he deserves."
The Jolteon froze on the spot. Did he just ask her to…kill? To kill Dive-Bomb? Reika was just about ready to shake her head no, but Razor stopped her from doing so when he sneered, "You refuse to do as I tell you Reika, and I'll dispose of the only reason you joined the CPA in the first place."
Eyes widened in horror, Reika stared at her boss. He wouldn't dare…he promised me he wouldn't if I joined… Razor turned on his heels and stalked away, leaving behind him an emotional wreck. The electric pokemon's eyes were stinging, hot tears welling up and threatening to fall over the rim. She shut her eyes tight, pleading that this was all just a terrible nightmare, that she would open her eyes to a better place. But she knew better, and Reika opened her eyes to reality, the emotion once again locked away. She knew what she had to do – the Eevee first.
Jennifer's POV
For some reason I started to get really sleepy just laying there in that soft, comfortable bed. Sleep had just about taken me over. Try as I might to keep watch on that window, my eyelids were getting heavy. I was ready to fall into a peaceful slumber when –
"Get up," a harsh voice said to me, startling me out of the faze I was in. "You're going to answer some questions."
Not feeling much like snoozing anymore since Reika scared me, I climbed out of the bed and walked a little ways towards her, but not too close. "What?"
"Where is Dive-Bomb?" She wasn't messing around.
Luckily, I didn't have to lie about this one. "I don't know."
Reika gave me a searching look before resuming her questioning. "When did he leave?"
"Um, a little bit after you did," I answered, again honestly.
"Did he say where he was going?"
"No, he just took off out the window." I didn't know where exactly Dive-Bomb was going any more than Reika did. "But he did say to tell you when you come back that there was something he needed to take care of."
Reika rolled her eyes and let out an exasperated sigh. "This helps…" I heard her mutter to herself. "Stay here, I'll send someone to watch you. I'll deal with you later." The Jolteon then swept out of the room, leaving me to wonder exactly how bad Dive-Bomb was going to get it if he was ever found by Reika.
General POV
After leaving Jennifer's room and finding out nothing she didn't already know, Reika stalked about the headquarters, eventually scaring a newbie Raichu into going to look after the Eevee for her.
Reika was about to leave the building in search of Dive-Bomb, but stopped when a better idea formed itself in her head. Hmm, I'll get Devos to stand watch in front of the building if the bird happens to get back before I can find him.
Returning back to the hallways, Reika wandered her way to the place she was certain she'd find the Absol – the staff room, always ready to entertain each and every pokemon that walked in with some sort of random joke. "Hey Reika," the Absol greeted her as she entered. "You look…happy."
The Jolteon shot him a glare. "Now not, Devos. I have a job for you, if you're willing to do it."
Devos was suddenly all business. "Alright," he said. "What kind of business are we talkin' about here?"
"You know Dive-Bomb, the Taillow?"
"Yea, I've seen him around."
"I need you to stand watch outside for him. If he comes back before I can get to him, I trust you to dispose of him properly." Reika stared sternly at the Absol, letting him know she wasn't fooling around.
A wide smirk spread itself across Devos's face. "No problem, Reika. A bird should be a piece of cake, not mention a tasty morsel."
Reika nodded. "I'll let you have the body after you drop it off at my quarters first – there's something I need to do with him before you can have him."
Devos nodded as well. "Alright then." Having nothing more to say, Reika left the room and began her search for the unlucky Taillow.
Jolteon was still searching for Vaporeon, and to no avail. The thunder was also adding to his frustration, and the pokemon cursed himself for creating such a lingering lightning storm. Then he cursed Vaporeon's loss of self-control for creating the lingering downpour. "Argh, when will this rain stop!?" he shouted at the falling sky.
Not a second after his outburst, the rain began to fall slower and slower until, finally, nothing fell at all. Jolteon looked around him and blinked. Cool, he thought. Maybe I should yell at things more often. He smirked and continued on his way.
A sudden thought hit him as hard as a purse of bricks. Postive side of things: he rain has stopped. Negative: humans will start coming out again. Dammit! The electric pokemon realized he was standing right in the middle of a public area. Jolteon spotted a storm drain off to the side of the street that seemed like a perfect place to hide. Running quickly for cover, he cursed himself again, this time for yelling at the rain.
Vaporeon looked up in wonder at the abrupt stop of her downpour. "Please tell me we're close," she said to Dive-Bomb. "Otherwise we're going to have to find some place to hide."
"Don't worry, we'll be there soon," answered Dive-Bomb, unfazed by the absence of the pounding rain. "Besides, humans don't come near these abandoned buildings with good reason anyway – they're not stupid."
Vaporeon nodded and kept trotting along side the Taillow, looking warily around her from time to time. She felt uncomfortable, as if something was watching them from behind. But every time she turned around, nothing was there.
Great, she senses me, Umbreon thought unenthusiastically as the water pokemon turned her head to look behind her for the fourth time. We better get there soon, this is getting old.
"We're almost there," the Taillow was heard. "See that steel building over there? That's CPA's headquarters."
Umbreon looked at it. Not bad for an evil organization. How did they get such a nice place? It's always the good guys who get stuck with some crumbling, old building. Then he smirked. Well, at least that makes beating the bad guys more humiliating for them. The dark pokemon almost didn't notice that they were nearly right on top of the gray building, and he disappeared into the shadows. This is where we'll see if this guy's really a traitor, or not.
"It looks so…gloomy," Vaporeon observed, scanning the walls and the grounds around the building keenly. "So where's Jennifer?"
Dive-Bomb lifted a wing a pointed to a window towards the end of the structure. "In there. When I left her she was alone, but someone could have been called to watch her now."
"Hmm," was Vaporeon's answer. "I suppose you have a plan?"
"A plan?"
"Yes, a plan! Are you telling me you led me all the way over here just to sit there and tell me that you don't have a plan?" Vaporeon spoke harshly, but it was no more in volume than a harsh whisper.
"Hey, bring it down a notch, of course I've got a plan," Dive-Bomb assured her.
The water pokemon shot a glare at him, waiting for him to continue. "Well?"
Not wanting to make Vaporeon any more cross with him, he hurried on with his explanation. "First off, we have to distract most everyone in the building and get them outside, then we can sneak in and get Jennifer. But I -"
A creaking sound cut Dive-Bomb off, and both he and Vaporeon turned slowly towards the door. Exiting it was an Absol with a mischievous smirk on his face. "This is going to be easier than I thought," he remarked, walking towards them.
After seeing the Absol and hearing what he had to say, Vaporeon couldn't have been more angry with the wretched Taillow if she tried. That bastard, he did set me up! She turned a piercing glare on Dive-Bomb, who attention was fully on the dark type.
"So how's it goin', Dive-Bomb?" the Absol said, coming to a stand-still in front of the two. He eyed Vaporeon warily, but grinned anyway. "And who's your buddy?"
"Oh, hey, Devos," Dive-Bomb replied nervously. "Wh-what are you doing here?"
"Attending to some business, as I was asked to." Devos looked back to Dive-Bomb then, and now Vaporeon was sure of it – he had betrayed her.
Devos took another step forward, now being within striking distance of the Vaporeon, who was too pissed off at the moment to care. Just as he did so, a flash of black flew past Vaporeon, tackling the unsuspecting Absol to the ground.
A painful yelp was heard from Devos as he scrambled up, completely ignoring Vaporeon and Dive-Bomb momentarily to focus on the black fox.
"Umbreon!" Vaporeon was surprised but none the less happy to see her friend, even if it was the one she was mad at just an hour ago.
"Why did you even think about coming here with that feather-brain?" was his immediate response. "He's a CPA member for crying out loud!"
"But wait, I -" the Taillow started to say.
Luckily Vaporeon didn't have time to get angry with Umbreon again before she had to call out, "Umbreon, watch out!" and cutting Dive-Bomb off.
Umbreon jumped out of the way just in time for the enraged Absol and his claws jumped on his back. Just as the pokemon landed, Vaporeon released a Water Gun attack Devos's face, forcing him backwards. Umbreon took the opportunity to Bite the Absol on the hind leg, making him howl long in pain.
At least that's what the two Eeveelutions thought it was. The battle was disrupted when the distinctive sound of running feet/paws/hooves could be heard from inside the building, and getting closer to that door.
Devos smirked at them. "Whoever the hell you two are, you're not making it out of here alive."
Vaporeon furiously turned on Dive-Bomb, who was so confused about everything that was happening he didn't know what to do. "You!" she shouted, forcing the bird to turn towards her. "I trusted you! I actually believed you were telling me the truth!"
Dive-Bomb, distressed, tried to respond. "But I didn't, I -"
"Go to hell," the water type snapped and turned to leave, leaving a stunned Taillow in her wake. Then she took off in the direction they had come from. "Umbreon, let's get out of here!"
"Not a bad idea," he said, and followed her away from the building just as reinforcements were beginning to pile out of the entrance to the headquarters. "You know what else would be a good idea?" he asked when she had caught up with her, glancing back at a dozen angry pokemon.
"What's that?" Vaporeon breathed.
"A good place to hide."
Vaporeon looked back, realizing that the hoard was chasing them. She turned back and gulped. "Agreed."
Authoress: Well, how was it? Please tell me what yall thought of it, with the slight battle scene and everything. Vaporeon got a little harsh in her words, didn't she? Read and review, and until next chapter, which by the way will have action like this in it as well. XD Ja ne!