Current Rosters

Alphas

Krestner- Ghost(Umbreon), Honey(Mothim), Baby Pom(Aipom), Boulder(Cranidos), Flare(Charmeleon)

Selena- Artik(Glaceon), Squirt(Wartortle), Bastion(Shieldon), Flora(Burmy)

Kaitlyn- Kicker(Hitmonlee), Burmy(Sandy), Torchic(Arson)

Madison- Whirlwind(Pidgeot), Smoke(Rapidash), Stella(Burmy), Bubble(Piplup)

Betas

Ricard- Mightyena, Totodile, Alakazam

Kyle- Fortune (Absol), Kindle(Chimchar)

Tyler- Alpha(Primeape), Seed(Bulbasaur), Fluster(Onix)

Krestner was out of breath and so was everybody around him. They hadn't stopped running since they left Oreburgh City. It wasn't a nonstop run though. Several Shinx had chased after them for taking a couple berries. Krestner had tried to apologize but they chased them anyway. Krestner rested up against a tree. He needed more exercise. Kaitlyn, Selena,Madison,Artik, and Ghost were out of breath too. Baby Pom got it easy, he rode on Honey the Mothim's back. Honey flew down and landed on a giant flower and Baby Pom jumped off onto Krestner's head.

"You happy now?" Madison glared at Krestner.

"For what?" he responded as he huffed and puffed. Her glare seemed to increase in intensity.

"You made us run out of Oreburgh City and then made us run into a pack of Shinx and then we end up here in the middle of the woods out of breath half our supplies still in our hotel rooms!" With each word she had taken a step closer to Krestner and was now inches from his face. Selena walked over and pushed her back out of the way.

"Leave him alone Madison."

"Yea, I'm pretty sure he had a good reason for running out like that." Kaitlyn inputted.

"So what was your 'good reason' Krestner?" He didn't answer, and proceeded to walk over to a bunch of bushes. He reached inside and pulled out the stuff that Madison left at the hotel and threw it at her feet. He then picked his stuff out of the bush and continued to walk away. Honey and Ghost, realizing that their trainer was leaving began to follow. Baby Pom jumped onto Honey's back.

Selena grabbed her stuff and began to follow. Kaitlyn did the same.

"Next time, think before you spas." she said as she walked away from Madison. Madison picked up her stuff and stalked off in the opposite direction. She didn't have to take this. She'd rent a bike and travel along Cycling Road.

Someone should watch her. Ghost said to nobody in particular. The ground rustled for a second then settled.

"Krest?" Krestner didn't even look back at his best friend.

"What?"

"Do you think she'll come back?"

"Oh she'll be back all right. Trust me she'll be back." He continued to walk and then stopped suddenly.

"SHHIIINXXX!!!"

"Damn it! Everybody run!" They all took off running away from the Shinx that were attacking earlier.

On Cycling Road towards Eterna City

Kyle was in a bad mood. He didn't know why. He just was. Tyler rode behind him and sulked. He didn't know what he did wrong but Kyle had snapped at him. Ricard was in pleasant spirits. He had a gym badge. Krestner was chased out of Oreburgh and Kyle and Tyler were in bad moods. He considered it a lucky day. Their bikes rustled along Cycling Road as the wind blew brilliantly.

Back with the Alphas

The Shinx kept coming and they were very powerful for some reason. There bitter electricity ripped through everybody over and over again. Krestner and Ghost, who had impressive stamina, were the only ones who could keep going. Finally Krestner stopped. No more running. He turned towards the oncoming Shinx and ordered a Shadow Ball from Ghost. The blob of energy stopped the Flash Pokémon in their tracks. The leader walked out. It was taller than a regular Shinx and it seemed stronger too. It was also a shiny.

"Ok, then go Boulder!" The Cranidos came out and began to circle the Shinx. "Zen Headbutt!" Boulder slammed its glowing blue head into Shinx. The wild Shinx countered with Protect followed by an Ice Fang. Boulder froze for about 3 seconds before defrosting and using Flamethrower on the ground around Shinx. Shinx jumped and fired off a Charge Beam that did a lot more damage than it should've. Boulder got up slowly."Boulder, Head Smash!" The Cranidos charged glowing bright blue. He hit Shinx hard and and it flew through a tree. Krestner threw a Pokéball at it. The Pokéball rolled around and around in circle until it finally stabilized. He picked up the capture device and placed it on his belt. "And know Roar." Boulder's Roar shook the forest and the other Shinx scattered trying to get away. Krestner returned Boulder and continued to walk. Kaitlyn and Selena, who each also wanted to catch a Shinx, were disappointed as they followed behind their leader. They'd walked awhile longer down the road when a boy wearing a black vest with a white t-shirt underneath, blue jeans, sneakers and a flat hat on his head ran into them knocking them over. He got up slowly, rubbing the back of his head.

"Hey, watch where you're going!" The boy looked up at Krestner and stepped back shocked. "YOU!" He screamed and pointed at Krestner.

"Oh crap, not you..."

"Yeah, it was you who stole my pokémon all those years ago!"

"For the last time, I didn't steal your pokémon, I borrowed them and gave them back."

"Don't say that lie! You took them in the name of Team Ga-" Krestner kicked the boy in his shins instantly silencing him.

"We don't want to go dragging up ancient history, do we Lucas?" Lucas stumbled back onto his feet slowly.

"I would demand a battle,but I was actually looking for help. I guess you and your friends will have to do." Selena walked forward.

"What do you need our help with?

"Professor Rowan and I were out researching when we were ambushed by a bunch of cloaked figures. I got away while the Professor was captured." Krestner, who didn't seem to be paying attention, started walking down the route past everybody, still not really paying attention.

"Aren't we gonna help Krestner?" Kaitlyn asked

"Nope, I refuse to help. The old man can take care of himself. By the time we get there he should've already escaped." Ghost kept up with his trainer.

We should help anyway. Lucas might be able to help us in the long run. Krestner stopped, turned around and put on a bright smile.

"I'm sorry for my attitude. Of course I'll help you save him. Let's go folks."

"Are you okay, Krest?" Selena gave him an awkward look.

"I SAID LET"S GO!" Krestner exploded as he stomped down the road. His footprints were unusually deep. The rest followed quietly.

Cycling Road

"I'm glad, I brought my folding bike, otherwise I wouldn't be able to travel like this." Madison got up on her bike and placed Bubble and Stella inside the basket. "We don't need that Krestner or the rest of them. I mean I'm supposed to be their friend and they treat me like this."

"Piplup!" "Burmy!" Madison was about to ride off when an attendant came out.

"Watch out miss, there are a couple bumps in the road."

"Alright sir, buh-bye now!"

Back to the Alphas

Krestner and his group moved silently through the woods.

"There they are. But I don't see the professor." Lucas whispered.

"Told ya."

"Did it ever occur to you that maybe he is hidden?"

"Did it ever occur to you that this might be a trap?" The group turned around to see that they were surrounded by Team Galactic grunts. A man with short blue hair that laid flat and a blue jumpsuit on walked to the front of the group. His face was horribly disfigured.

"Welcome home, brother." Krestner's face looked shocked for a second then changed back into a face of calm.

"Neptune." A storm began to brew outside.

Cycling Road

Madison returned Bubble and Stella and continued on through the storm. Suddenly a low-flying pok mon flew out in front of her, obstructing her vision. Madison recovered quickly but not quick enough to stop before hitting a large bump in the road. The bike flipped into the air. Madison was flung from the bike and into the trees down below. Her twisted mangled body lay on the ground below as a small pokémon walked over to her.

"Gible?"