NorthernMage here with chapter 9, Uncontrollable! This one takes place entirely in N's point of view, which is a first for any of my chapters. It's also the only chapter that takes place only in his point of view, so enjoy!

Plasma Guard: NorthernMage doesn't own Pokemon or FTL.

Uncontrollable: Renina was due home soon after spending six months away. But then the war started.

Age:
N: 17
Renina: 16

N's POV

Beep beep, beep beep.

I was awake, but barely.

Beep beep, beep beep.

Did I have the energy to get up? Yes. Did I want to? Absolutely not.

Beep beep, beep beep.

I moaned and covered my ears. Five more minutes...

The beeping continued.

Beep beep, beep beep.

Come on, I thought. Just move your arm and hit the snooze button. It's right by the bed. My arm flopped out from under the covers and I felt it hit something. I waited.

Beep beep, beep beep.

Finally giving in, I pushed myself out of the bed, and looked at the clock, rubbing my eyes as I attempted to wake up properly. It read 8:30am. Way too early to be up, especially on a Saturday. I picked up my holoplate and checked to see if anyone had messaged me. I didn't have any messages, but I did have one thing, a calendar alert. "Six months since Renina left."

'Wow,' I muttered, 'it's really been that long? Guess Ghetsis has really kept me busy.' Ghetsis was a handful at the best of times, and a nightmare at the worst. Although, what could I expect from a guy who practically locked Renina and I up for the first thirteen years of our lives? At least Renina will be back soon. She was only going to be away for six months. She'll probably have a few assignments to finish and submit, but she'll be back here. Standing, I started to get dressed.

As I walked into the room in the centre of the senate, I noticed many people in small clusters, whispering to each other. They didn't look like it was simple chatting, either. They looked worried, and stressed. I walked up to one group, and leant against a pole to the side. They instantly saw me and mumbled greetings, but went back to their conversation, albeit with glances in my direction. After a few minutes of this, I spoke.

'So, what's everyone talking about? Ghetsis pulled something again?'

'Yes, this time more devastating than the last.' said one. My eyes widened.

'More than last time?' Last time had been a particularly bad one, as he had called the Federation Senate a...variety of things.

'This time he's decided words aren't enough to show his hatred.' This doesn't sound good.

'And...?' I asked tentatively. They exchanged surprised looks.

'You haven't heard?'

'Heard what?' I pressed.

'I would have thought he'd have told you, at least.'

'Told me what?' I asked, standing and walking into their circle.

'The fleet is preparing their weapons.'

'So? Couldn't it just...' I trailed off. 'Why are they starting up their weapons?' I asked, a little worried of the answer.

'Ghetsis ordered the entire Plasma fleet to attack the Federation Capital, Quariane.' Quariane? I walked off, hiding my shock.

The moment I had returned to my room, I locked the door and slumped against it, head in my hands. He's attacking Quariane. How much of an idiot was he? It would destroy the Federation, and start a war. A war across the entire galaxy. Why would he be such a damn idiot? Even if he wanted a war, Renina's studying on Quariane! Dammit, she's going to get caught in this, and she was studying diplomacy too. Ironic, if you think about it. But still, why would he do this? Did he even have a reason? Maybe I could stop him. Persuade him to lay low for a while until the Federation is less wary of him. That could work. I got up and went off to find him.

I knew something was happening the moment I saw guards outside a room. They were armed, and gave everyone suspicious looks. I went up to them.

'What's going on inside there?' I asked.

Glaring at me, one said 'King Ghetsis is inside.'

'Can I go in?' I asked. They shook their heads. I sighed and walked over to the other side of the room, leaning against the wall. This could be a long wait.

I was still waiting hours later when I heard a loud hum start. Is that the fleet? I stood and looked towards the sound, which was levels above me. Then the doors opened, and before I could move I heard him. 'Quariane will be destroyed in a day, and I wouldn't worry about survivors. There's no way there's going to be any.'

Renina will realise something's wrong, I thought. She has a chance of getting out of this. It's not like she's a stranger to Ghetsis' plans anyway.