Chapter 3. Trust

It was strange.

Although I was asleep, I could still perceive every movement of my source of energy: the moon. It had all happened after my evolution. Sure, I still had four swift legs, soft ears, and a bushy tail, but it seemed that beyond those things, everything in my life changed after that event.

Firstly, I could see through the dark. Not only through the pitch black darkness, but I could see through the trees and the grass, and I was able to locate any foe, through their body heat. Secondly, I was able to sense the direction of the moon at any time, despite it being pure daylight. It was something only dark type Pokemon had the ability to do. Also, ever since my evolution, I could easily percept other Pokemon's emotions or feelings. However, at times, it was difficult, considering I have never known any other dark type Pokemon that could teach me.

Suddenly, I was jolted awake by distant screaming. I lept to my paws, quickly leaving the security of the cavern. Was it night time already? The moon shone upon the forest, giving me hope and energy, but I felt as though something terrible has just happened. Using my night vision, I detected source of the scream. Cautiously, (or as cautiously as possible) I ran through the forest to find it.

Thankful for my agile legs, I did not trip as I flew past the branches and leaves that had once been held the fragile memories of my childhood. Against an oran tree, an unfamiliar Pokemon lay in distress. Upon closer inspection, I noticed it was a Sandslash. In the middle of Flash forest? There were never any ground type Pokemon in this area. I blinked again just to be sure, and noticed that the Pokemon was bleeding.

Through labored breaths, the Pokemon managed to say "I-I was attacked..."

Advancing towards the injured Sandslash, I noticed its strange red eyes. Dark, crimson red orbs full of pain.

Then I remembered Willow again. Was this the oran berry tree he had gone to fetch oran berries from? Where was he now? Perhaps I should have gone with him...

I didn't trust this odd Sandslash who seemed extremely out of place in the electric forest. "Who are you, and why are you in this forest?" I demanded, taking a defensive stance. However, instead of answering, the Sandslash started to shake uncontrollably. Out of its strange red eyes came tears. I was surprised, and took a step back. "Wh-what's wrong?"

As the Sandslash cried, it's form and body began to flicker in the moonlight. It was turning... blue? What was going on? Then, it dawned on me. The Pokemon in front of me was not a Sandslash, but a Ditto, blue in colour, with frighteningly deep red eyes.

"Akira... It's me, Willow."

Ooh, cliffhanger ;)

(idk if it counts as one... hehe)

Anyways, thanks for reading! Please review, any suggestions or comments will be accepted.

~AKiRA