NEVERMORE

~Part One Of Forever Trilogy~

Chapter 8

Finally, A Plan

I was relieved when we reached Jubilife. But, unlike in my dreams, there was no Pokemon Center to rest at for free. Which meant we had to use some of our precious money to pay for rooms at a hotel. We used fake names. I was relieved that no one recognized me yet. Yet. It was only a matter of time.

We managed to leave the next day while not getting detected. We headed towards Floaroma Town. It only took half the day to reach the flower filled village. I was ready to get some real food and a nice bed. But when we got there, we were all shocked into silence.

Floaroma was deserted. It was a desolate plain. There were no signs of life. Buildings were burned down. I saw the remnants of a Pokemon Center. The sight chilled me to the bone. It made me feel sick to my stomach. Even Raiden was stunned into silence.

"Oh my gosh," breathed Jade.

"No wonder there hasn't been any news about Floaroma," said Plato.

"Who would do such a thing?" demanded Viola.

"I bet it was aliens!" Rubin exclaimed.

A cool breeze blew by and I shivered. It was so quiet. So very quiet. The kind of quiet that drives people insane. So it shouldn't affect me. I had already lost all my sanity.

Another cold breeze blew by. The wind carried a piece of paper. Raiden leaped off my shoulder, and blasted forward with Quick Attack. He snatched the paper up in his mouth and bounded back over to me. Then the orange mouse handed me the paper. I took it and quickly read what it said.

By the order of President Synis, the town of Floaroma is to be demolished. The reason is because of the Pokemon loving citizens and the crime of housing fugitives.

- Vice President Malenvo

I was horrified. They destroyed Floaroma Town because of Pokemon. Because the townspeople were brave enough to help the trainers. That was it. I knew what we had to do.

"We have to go to Indigo Plateau," I announced. "We have to find the other rebels. They can help us get strong. Then we can stop the government and bring back the Leagues!"

"But that's so far!" said Rubin, his eyeswide.

"Lemme take out the map," said Viola. "Let's see. We have to get to Snowpoint to reach the Hoenn section. We'll then go all the way to Fortree City in Hoenn to reach Johto. Johto and Kanto are connected, of course, so all we have to do is get to Indigo Plateau. We can take the Magnet Train to Saffron City. It's easier to get to Indigo Plateau via Viridian."

"That'll take us forever!" exclaimed Rubin.

"That is pretty long," Plato admitted.

"Where else would the trainers be?" I asked.

"How far are we traveling?" shrieked Diamonda.

"You're the one who insisted on coming," I snapped. "So suck it up already."

"Pika!" agreed Raiden. Yeah, you pansy!

"Well then," said Jade. "We better get a move on."

...

We were headed down the road to Valley Windworks. We were actually going to Eterna Forest, but we had to take that road to get to the forest. Diamonda was complaining the whole time. She was getting on my nerves, as per usual. Anyway, we were walking down the road when a orange weasel-like Pokemon jumped out of the river flowing by the road.

Raiden immediately tensed, leaping off his usual perch on my shoulder and facing the strange creature. He growled, his red cheek pouches crackling. The weasel cocked its head, obviously confused.

"Hold it," said Viola. "That's a Buizel!"

I opened my mind to the Buizel's thoughts. It was the first time I actually tried; it was harder than I thought since I didn' have a bond with the Pokemon. The sea weasel meant us no harm. He was just curious; mainly about Plato. Maybe this would be his starter. If he could befriend the creature.

"He seems to like you, Plato," I said.

The boy grinned. "Really? How do you know?"

I nodded. "Yeah. I can sense the thoughts of Pokemon, remember?"

"Well, say, Buizel, would you like to travel with us?" Plato asked the pokemon.

The Buizel bobbed his head. He obviously agreed. Raiden relaxed and moved back over to me, jumping back onto my shoulder.

"He says yes," I told Plato.

"Awesome!" The spiky haired boy grinned. "Okay, I'm gonna call you Tempo because you're a fast little dude!"

"Bui bui!" cried Tempo. I like my name!

I smiled. Now just Viola, Rubin, and Jade needed to meet their partners. I couldn't be too hard; we'd be traveling across all the regions to reach our destination.

Yes, I'm still accepting OCs!

Topaz King ~ 15 years ~ descendant of Red and Yellow ~ Raiden (Pikachu)

Chase Black ~ 15 years ~ descendant of ? ~ Viper (Jalorda), rest unknown

Viola ? ~ 15 years ~ descendant of ? ~ none

Rubin ? ~ 15 years ~ descendant of Ruby and Sapphire ~ none

Plato Bertliz ~ 15 years ~ descendant of ? and Platina ~ Tempo (Buizel)

Jade ? ~ 14 years ~ descendant of Silver and Green ~ none

Diamonda Bertliz ~ 16 years ~ descendant of ? and Platina ~ none