A/N: I apologize for the the time it took for this chapter to be uploaded; however, I hope you enjoy this chapter. This is Golden Shroom here, and I'd like to thank my girlfriend ObsessedwithBirds for this opportunity to do a collab together.

Please bear with my chapter as I haven't written a fic for a long time, so do enjoy and review/comment! :)

Chapter 2

Cilan's POV

"Where am I?"

Despite the throbs from the pain in my head, all I could remember was being struck hard on the head by a weapon of some sort by one of the two men who wanted to steal my Pokemon in the cafe. I also had envisions of briefly seeing someone fighting the two men. Could it have been that cute girl, Iris? First of all, where was I?!

I slowly opened my eyes and noticed that I was in a bed in what seemed to be a hospital. It was dark within the large room with the only lights being present from the starlit sky and various neon lights from the Nimbasa City amusement park in the distance which both peered through the nearby windows.

Somewhat startled, I tried to lift myself from the bed, but found that I was unable to. My body felt heavy while my head gave out an intense surge of pain as I tried to raise myself out of bed.

"Augh..my head!" I moaned while clutching my throbbing head, "how did I end up here?"

I clutched the blankets on my bed in anger and stared out at the window. I wanted out! However, here I was stuck in a bed with a bandaged head and to my surprise with a few of my teeth gone. I was never known for anger; however, I felt that the amount of anger swelling within me would even give my hot headed brother Chili a run for his money.

Looking at a nearby bedside table, I reached over for Pansage's Pokeball as an attempt to call out for my closest friend; however, the Pokeball did not let him out. Frantically clicking the Pokeball, I realized that my efforts were of no avail. Pansage was missing!

"Pansage! Pansage where are you! Please be all right!" I exclaimed while searching frantically. Did one of those shady men take Pansage while I was unconscious?!

Fortunately, my pleas were heard when the door to my room was opened and a familiar "Pan! Pan!" responded back to me. The Grass type Pokemon rushed back to me with a tray of sandwiches in its arms.

"Pansage, what happened? Do you know?" I asked with a confused look as Pansage leapt onto me with a delight.

"Pansage might not know the whole story, but I sure do!" exclaimed a familiar voice from the doorway. At this time, Iris finally revealed herself after having been hidden behind the door.

"I-Iris?" I said in surprise after I spotted her. "What are you doing here...and what happened down there in the cafe? My mind is a blur!" I tried to get up to speak to her; however, the pain in my body forced me back down hard.

"Now, now! You're in no state to get up" replied Iris as she came forward and adjusted the blankets. Moving my head softly back to the pillow, she gave a frown as she stared into my eyes.

"Those two men, apparently known as goons of a team known Plasma really pulled a dirty trick when my back was turned! They attacked you, and I couldn't just sit and watch any longer!" Iris growled while pumping her fist.

"My Pokemon and I were able to send them running, but my main concern was for you..you looked so hurt and it was a miracle that those two hadn't taken your Pokemon" she replied while stroking my arm, "I'm so glad you're all right though most importantly."

I studied Iris's face and then stared hard at Pansage's worried face. "You brought me here, didn't you? And you stayed here this long..why is this?"

Iris gave a small nod. "I've had some help in bringing you to the hospital; however, I just wanted to make sure you were okay..and I'm so happy that you are." At this moment, an Axew immediately popped out of her thick hair and gave an excited "Yew!" in agreement.

"T-thank you Iris" I said as I felt my face blush, "I haven't had someone to watch over me for the longest time... I really appreciate it. Times have been so tough for me too lately."

Iris smiled and gave me a pat on the head. "Eat your food first. You must be starved."

Agreeing with her words, I hungrily wolfed down the sandwiches and thanked Iris for the meal. I found it difficult to chew on my meal with my aching jaw.

"Iris...I've never had such a feeling of anger before; however, I want to get back at that Team Plasma for what they've done. The nerve of trying to separate trainer and Pokemon is not something I'll stand for, and if they resort to violence to do so, it's just become much too out of hand!" I said after finishing the sandwiches.

Iris nodded while both Pansage and Axew looked at the two of us in concern. "Yes Cilan, it is awful..that's why I gave them a beating that they'll remember. I just hate them for what they've done to you too!" Iris replied while looking back at me.

Looking at a nearby clock, Iris gave a small sigh. "It's best if you got some rest Cilan, you 'll need it for tomorrow when the hospital discharges you."

As Iris got up to leave, I gave a smile to her. "Thank you Iris, will do. Take care too."

Iris smiled back as she turned her focus back at me after reaching the door. "Thank you Cilan, take care too and sleep well."

As she left, I felt my eyelids get heavy. Smiling at Pansage, I immediately dosed off within the next few seconds.