NEVERMORE
~Part One Of Forever Trilogy~
Chapter 23
On The Run Again
When I woke up, my head felt like hell. It hurt so much. It throbbed, throbbed, and throbbed. And it wasn't exactly a headache. I groaned. What happened? Oh, yeah. A tree branch fell on me. How was I still alive?
I forced my eyes open. I was in a room. I was laying in a bed. My head was all bandged up. Raiden sat on my stomach, gazing at me curiously, with concern. All of my friends were in the room, staring at me. My vision was blurry for a couple of seconds.
"Wha...?"
"She's alive!" exclaimed Rubin, full of joy.
"...Of course I am," I grumbled.
"Pika pi!" You got hit in the head with a branch!
"I know, Raiden."
"We were worried about you," said Viola. "Rubin nearly ruptured a vein."
"I did not!" protested the boy, turning slightly pink.
"Be quiet guys," snapped Jade. "You're giving Topaz a headache."
Groaning, I pushed myself up into a sitting position. The world span a little, making me dizzy. Raiden was now on my lap. I rubbed my head. My skull throbbed even more.
"How long was I out?" I asked.
"About a day," answered Plato.
Wow. So it was a new year. That was cool. But I didn't get to think about it much because Chase burst into the room, an extremely serious look on his face.
"We need to leave. Now."
"What? Why?" I asked.
"They've found us," he replied. "The cops. Get a move on now!"
I was dragged out of bed before you could say 'Mew'; I still had on my new clothes on. I noticed the guys had on new outfits, too. I yanked on my boots, and Jade helped me into my coat and scarf. Raiden leaped onto my shoulder as we rushed out of the room.
There were shouts, and even screams throughout the resort. We had to get upstairs. We ran as fast as we could. We got pretty far; no one was about to pay attention to a bunch of kids. Ha ha, yeah right.
"HEY! YOU KIDS! STOP RIGHT THERE!"
"Dang it! Run faster!"
We dashed as fast as we could. My head began to throb harder. I began to get light-headed. The world started spinning. I had to stop running. Or I'd pass out. And then I'd be no help to anybody.
"Topaz, come on!" Jade grabbed me by the elbow. "You can do it!"
"If she passes out, what'll we do?" asked Rubin as we ran.
"Someone'll have to carry her," panted Viola. "Like you."
"Wha? I'm not strong enough!"
"Shut up and run, you sissy," snapped Plato.
We finally reached the basement. Raiden zapped the two cops guarding the door with Thunderbolt. I was just about pushed, shoved, and dragged up the stairs.
"GET BACK HERE, YOU KIDS!"
"Go, go, go!" yelled Chase, giving me one final push up the stairs.
Rubin hated leaving his 'family', but they were already arrested. Once we were outside, we made a break for it. The Pokemon ran with us. There was less snow here, so it was easier.
We ran until we could run no more. I was surprised I didn't pass out.
"And this is why I Fly everywhere," said Scarlet, panting.
"Ugh," I groaned, leaning against a tree.
"How did they find us?" asked Rubin.
"Who knows?" said Plato.
"This is not good," said Chase, shaking his head. He was baffled.
"Maybe there's a traitor among us," said Sapphire.
Am seemed to agree with her.
"That's just horrible!" exclaimed Rubin.
"That is possible, though I hate to admit it," said Chase, frowning. "We'll discuss it later, once we get to Mount Silver. Right now, we need to focus on getting there."
"Agreed," I sighed.
...
Our traveling through Hoenn wasn't very eventful. We did have our usual run-ins with the cops. But that woman, Karen, vanished. We didn't see any men in black, either. But that was okay. It would be better that way, actually.
My head wasn't fairing any better. I was prone to headaches. My dreams were totally wacky; they weren't flashbacks anymore. But it still sucked. Then I started having nightmares about my times as the Masked Man's slave.
Things couldn't get any worse.
Crappy chapter. Sorry for the late update. School was hectic.
For those of you who are curious about Gold Jr., he shows up later. Just be patient.
Anyways...you know how Red is like, totally oblivious to everything? Topaz seems to have inherited that. xD
Anyone know what she's oblivious about? ;)
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Topaz King ~ 15 years ~ daughter of Red and Yellow ~ Raiden (Pikachu), piece of Old Amber
Chase Black ~ 15 years ~ son of Black and White ~ Viper (Jalorda), Squirrel (Pachirisu), Boar (Enbuoh), rest unknown
Viola ? ~ 15 years ~ descendant of Bugsy ~ Veno (Venonat)
Rubin ? ~ 15 years ~ son of Ruby and Sapphire ~ Lady (Poochyena)
Plato Bertliz ~ 15 years ~ son of Pearl and Platina ~ Tempo (Buizel)
Jade ? ~ 15 years ~ daughter of Silver and Green ~ Pinkie (Jigglypuff)
Diamonda Bertliz ~ 16 years ~ descendant of Pearl and Platina ~ Frosty (Glaceon)
Amethyst ? ~ 17 years ~ descendant of ? ~ Twitch (Snorunt), Hindsight (Xatu), Hearth (Magmar), Marely (Lucario), rest unknown
Scarlet Moore ~ 15 years ~ descendant of Red and Yellow ~ Chari (Charizard), Chuey (Raichu), rest unknown