NEVERMORE

~Part One Of Forever Trilogy~

Chapter 17

Snowed In

It took us a while to find everywhere in the soon to be blizzard. By the time we found them all in the shelter of a cave, I was sure Raiden was frozen to my shoulder. I had never been so cold in my life. All the layers didn't even help. And Am, the idiot, refused any warmer clothing. If he got hypothermia and died, that was his fault.

The wind howled around us, making it extremely difficult to see anywhere. Eiji had long since returned his Sceptile so the Grass type wouldn't get frozen or worse. I saw a red, flickering light in the distance.

"Well, Raiden, I see a light," I said. "This either means we're dead and going to heaven or we found the gang. Either way, well be okay."

Even in the blasting blizzard, I could see the orange Pikachu roll his eyes. Suddenly, Diamonda rushed passed me, running towards the red glow. It was my turn to roll my eyes. Eiji stayed behind us. Finally, we reached a light. It was a cave. And inside the cave were all my friends. Chase, Viola, Rubin, Plato, Jade, Am, Sapphire.

Diamonda was suddenly crying again, which startled everyone. Well, our sudden appearance helped, too. She rushed towards her brother, and hugged him, lifting Plato off the ground. Everyone stared, stunned into silence. I trudged inside, shaking the snow off of me. Eiji followed.

"What happened?" demanded Chase.

"Long story," I grumbled, sitting down next to Viola.

He crossed his arms. "Well, we have plenty of time."

"We're being snowed in," said Am.

"Thank you, Captain Obvious," said Sapphire.

"You're welcome, Lieutenant Sarcasm," replied Am, smirking.

"It can wait," said Jade. "Both Topaz and Diamonda are freezing, not to mention...what's your name?"

"This is Eiji," said Chase.

"Dang. Does everyone know you, Chase?" I exclaimed.

"Pretty much," said Sapphire. "Especially Scarlet."

"Oh, for the love of Arceus," groaned Chase. "Do not go there."

She smiled at him sweetly. "Why not?"

"Because I said so."

"That's a great reason."

"Both of you, just shut up," said Am. "At this rate, they'll both get hypothermia!"

They were right. My teeth were chattering, and I was so cold. Raiden was concerned, trying to help keep me warm. Viola put her arm around me, trying to help, too. Rubin and Plato were worried, too, but what could they do to help? Am released his Magmar, Hearth, and got another fire going. Diamonda and I were to huddle in front of it.

This was going to be a long night.

...

I woke up in some sort of room. I was in that blue sundress with a Pichu head on it. I was five years old...again. Raiden was no where to be seen. My eyes hurt from crying a lot and tears were dried to my cheeks. My hands were bandaged up because of the cuts I got from the window glass.

I looked around the room. There were no windows. The walls and floor were concrete. There was nothing else but the floor to sit on. There was a door also made of concrete, with a barred window. I heard heavy footsteps; I crawled away from the door, jamming myself into a corner, wimpering again.

The door swung open. In strode a curvy woman with silver hair. By her side was an Umbreon. Flanking her were the two men who kidnapped me. She smiled at me, and I cringed, trying to shove myself into the corner even more. Not removing her gaze from me, she spoke to the men.

"Bring the rest of the brats in."

They bowed, and then were gone. They returned, along with three other men. All five of them hold a squirming child, all five year olds. I knew all of them. We would play together when our parents were having their meetings. They were all dropped onto the floor, and squirmed over to me.

There was Grey, with his longish brown hair and big brown eyes, son of Black and White, the Unova Pokedex Holders. There was Jade, with her long reddish brown hair and brilliant emerald green eyes, daughter of Silver and Green, Holders of the Kanto and Johto Dexes. There was Rubin and Sapphira, son and daughter of Ruby and Sapphire, the Hoenn Dex Holders. Rubin had black hair and bright blue eyes, and wore his father's hat that was way too big for his head. Sapph had brown hair in pigtails and red eyes. Lastly, there was Plato, son of Pearl and Platina, the Sinnoh Dex Holders. He had blue hair shaped like his father's and orange eyes.

Grey, Jade, Rubin, Sapph, Plato...they were all my friends. How did they get into this mess like me?

Grey was the first onto his feet. "Hey! Let us go, you meanies!"

The woman cackled. "How adorable. Little Greyie has something to say. Well, you best keep your mouth shut or we'll do this to your precious little friends."

Sapph, who was closest, was slapped hard across the face by the scary woman. She yelped and sprang back to her brother, a welt already appearing on her face. She burst into even more tears. Rubin, a fierce look on his face, tried to comfort the little girl.

Grey, defeated, plopped back down on the floor.

"What...what are you going to do with us?" I piped up.

The woman looked down at me. "You're going to work for the Masked Man."

...

I woke up in a cold sweat. What...what was that? I shivered, not just from the cold, but from the howling wind that blew the snow and ice outside of our cave. I looked around. Everyone was sleep. Including the Pokemon. I laid back down and stared at the wall that reflected the firelight.

That dream...what was that all about? It all seemed so real...Who was this 'Masked Man' guy? What did he want with the kids? I didn't know what to think. I snuggled Raiden closer to me, and then forced myself back to sleep.

Another weird dream. Anybody know who that scary woman is? And who's Grey and Sapphira? Review!

Topaz King ~ 15 years ~ descendant of Red and Yellow? ~ Raiden (Pikachu), piece of Old Amber

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

Viola ? ~ 15 years ~ descendant of ? ~ Veno (Venonat)

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

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

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

Diamonda Bertliz ~ 16 years ~ descendant of Pearl and Platina ~ Frosty (Eevee)

Amethyst ? ~ 17 years ~ descendant of ? ~ Twitch (Snorunt), Hindsight (Xatu), Hearth (Magmar), rest unknown