Hello people, Sorry about the delay with Chapter 16, I was replaying some of my old games during this holiday like Soul silver, love the Pokémon walk system on that. And of course my personal life as well got in the way but not for the moment now.
Chapter 17: Hostility
In the Umbreon territory, panic had spread to a small degree, when the Alphas had learnt of the imminent threat of the Espeon they immediately declared a state of alert. All non-combatants were to make haste away from the villages closest to the border and take cover in the caves or within the complex of the main town. While any willing to defend their kingdom were to gather in the great field which was a popular garden area for the clan and prepare to await the plan of defence. Small scouts had already made their way outside the border so they aren't blind to an attack.
Carly who was the one to warn them however not all of her story was believed by the Alphas. They didn't believe her source of her Espeon friend Asra as they deemed it impossible and they only believed her due to the letter accusing them from the Espeon. Carly felt her warning was fell on deaf ears slightly as even her father didn't believe her about Asra. The Alpha's themselves would be present in the army of Umbreon building of any willing to protect. The Royal guard were among them while half the Guard force would remain to protect the main city just to be safe.
The Call was put out minutes ago to start the gathering and Carly was currently at home with her father, Joey, Duncan and Grace. Thomas was currently running around preparing. He rushed to Joey "Son, are you okay". The little Eevee shook his head "I still don't understand what is going on dad". Thomas was quick to reassure him "Everything is fine, we are just experiencing a problem at the moment. Anyway everything will be fine".
Thomas stood back up and faced Duncan "So are you sure Duncan, because this is dangerous". Duncan nodded to him and said "Yes sir, my dad is taking part and I want to do my bit for my people". Thomas smiled "Good lad, but you better be careful because this is real". Duncan nodded as Thomas turned to Carly and Grace "Okay so you two will take Joey and make sure you bunkered down with everyone else, no wondering how this will go".
Grace nodded before saying "We will sir". Thomas nodded while Carly spoke up "No". Everyone looked to her while the adult Umbreon said "What Carly". The shiny Umbreon narrowed her eyes "I am going too". Thomas shook his head quickly "Absolutely not, this is no game, this is dangerous". Carly nodded "I know Dad, but like Duncan said we need to do our part for our people, as much as I tried to avoid this, I didn't and I want to make sure I can help in resolving this conflict".
Thomas shook his head and stepped forward "Carly, there is no way we can resolve it. If the Espeon are going to attack, we need to defend ourselves". Carly looked down "I know, I can only hope Asra will pull through but I am willing to protect my people until then". Thomas could see the determination in her eyes before saying "Carly, you have grown but you are still young. You aren't an adult yet, I can't risk something happening to you. I lost your mother and I can't lose you too".
Upon hearing that Carly's ear tensed down but she remained defiant "I know we lost mother, but everyone is entitled to their choice. So I am going and that is a do. I don't want the Espeon and us to fight. But if so I want to make sure I can do my part to help the Umbreon. I can only hope my friend can pull through for us".
Thomas was ignoring how she continued to talk about an Espeon friend and he said "You are just as determined as your mother…" Thomas looked down for a while "Okay Carly you win. You are entitled to your opinion but Duncan make sure you keep her safe if I am not there". Duncan bowed his head "I promise you, I will not let her out of my sight". Carly smiled at her friend's compassion as Thomas turned to Grace "Look after Joey, until this is over". Grace nodded quickly "I will, I promise".
Everyone begun to make their way outside. Once they were out they could see Crowds of Umbreon vectoring past them towards the destination with some heading further in the main town which mainly consisted of Young Eevee and mainly mothers and teenager but the occasional male.
They looked at the high amount of the Umbreon on the move. It looked like they would be many hundreds gathering into this army. Grace stood towards the direction and Joey was placed beside her. Thomas then went up and hugged Joey "Now Joey listen to Grace and do as she says okay". Joey looked worried but nodded to him and Carly now hugged him with a bit of worry "Yes, you need to make sure you stay safe with her. You're growing up fast".
Joey looked to them worried "Please come back wherever you're going". They both nodded as Grace said to them "Please be careful, I don't want any of you hurt". They all nodded to her and the Umbreon turned around "Come on Joey". Joey begun to follow the adolescent Umbreon but he did look back at them one more time before finally turning away to follow Grace along with the others taking shelter.
Carly did shed a bit of a tear to this "Why did it have to come to this?" Thomas came and held her "Carly are you absolutely sure about this. I would prefer you to go with Grace and Joey". Carly shook her head to this statement "No I am going, as much as I don't want to, I will". The three turned around to see the growing numbers of Umbreon moving and they began following. Carly had one thought "Asra, please hurry. The fighting will start soon. Please hurry".
Meanwhile…
On his way back from the Eeveelution Kingdom, Asra was on his way to hopefully put an end to the potential danger to the lands of the Eeveelution Continent. This time however he was coming back with help. King Ventus was running alongside him and Drake too was beside Asra. Behind them was a small army of many Eeveelutions just roughly less than two hundred. Compared to the growing armies of the Umbreon and Espeon who were preparing to fight, it was quite small, but was all that was required.
If it was just for conducting negotiations, then Ventus would only have brought the personal Royal guard assigned to him, but in this case he would have to act. Asra was in worry fearing they were already too late as it was many hours ever since the Drapion Tyrant and Katy accused the Umbreon, so for all he knew the fighting had already begun and lives were currently being whisked away one by one.
They Espeon Prince looked to Ventus and said while they were running "So do we have a plan in motion". King Ventus looked to him and nodded quickly "Yes, while my Royal guard engage both armies and try to control the armies from destroying each other. You and I will break through and locate the Alpha's, Your Parents and the Umbreon Alpha's once we do we will have to convince them of what they are doing is wrong". Asra looked back to see the amount of all seven Eeveelutions present in the small army. To him it looked like a dream, that they were all united as one willing to protect the peace of the future.
Drake then quickly said "Fortunately though, their non-combatants and young won't be in the fight, so it is just those who wish to". Asra was intrigued by that "How do you know that?" King Ventus was quick to answer him "It's what we would do. And they do know not to endanger their people like that, but if the devastation from the battle and the eventual war becomes reality then it won't matter".
The Prince was confused by this "What do you mean King Ventus". The General Flareon who was running beside them and Drake's father named Tevos spoke "What he mean's young Prince is that you're Clan and the Umbreon's are the biggest in numbers out of the entire continent. And if that number was reduced it could not only disrupt the ability of the Tribes but could tip the balance of power".
Asra looked to him in confusion while Ventus elaborated "What General Tevos means is that, If you clans are weaker, not only would the numbers be hard to bring back up but it could make your clans vulnerable to the other clans who could see this as an opportunity of expansion, the Leafeon and Vaporeon are the most likely to try this. So the Balance of power that could be disrupted could change the Continent forever and the Peace we recently made could potentially be lost forever".
The Espeon Prince was in shock upon hearing this, He now had a new reason to stop this as he said "That is horrible, we must stop this at once". King Ventus agreed completely "Yes, but because of your noble act of warning the Umbreon, they have been saved from total obliteration as while they are big a sneak attack from a clan of similar size which was very effective in their strategy could destabilise them quick. So had it not been for you if we don't make it in time, many innocent Umbreon have been spared death if we are successful and hopefully if the battle is drawn out in a neutral area, then the territories won't be affected".
Asra looked away as he was running on, he was getting slightly tired from the running but he was determined to pull through. As they were still a while away from their destination yet so he was forced to push himself on as the memory of his friends and family were pushing him. King Ventus then asked "So Asra, you and Carly, how close are you, that you wanted to warn her of the imminent attack"
Asra looked down at his rapidly moving paws as they hit the ground and lifted again "Well, for just almost two months, we have become great friends, we have a lot in common other that she is not a royal blood. But I don't care, she has shown me a kindness I have never known. She understands my feelings a lot as she listens to me. In my territory my friends can only go so far while Carly has helped me build a bigger perspective on things and our continent".
King Ventus listened closely as he continued "And If we can make a strong friendship, doesn't that show that cooperation is possible between our tribes". The Jolteon King smiled towards this. He had never encountered someone as passionate as Asra when it came to caring for other tribes. "Asra, your views are very noble and I feel proud of you as a Royal like me. I believe one day you will become a great king. I have no doubt in my mind of it".
The Espeon Prince was touched by that comment. He always had doubts that he would make a good leader in anyone's eyes but after hearing that, for the first time he felt confident in being a future leader. But the thought faded quickly as he remembered they needed to avert this current crisis. He said to himself "Carly, I hope you are safe right now, please I hope I am not too late".
Back down south not too far away. The Umbreon were now assembled to battle. The main force was hanging back a little with the intention of remaining on the border for a minimum of four days just in case the Espeon attack is not today. Small scout groups were ahead in the neutral territory outside the border, they were serving as look out and if they were to spot the Espeon army. Even at a physical advantage over the Espeon being Dark types, the Espeon were still a force to be reckoned with and the Umbreon knew not to underestimate them.
Among the Scout groups, the General of the Royal guards had put Thomas, Carly and Duncan along with three other Umbreon in one group as they were stood next to cover of bushes as they were looking out waiting for any sign or sighting of the Espeon. Once they spotted any Espeon, they were to immediately rush back to the Main Umbreon force and alert them.
Thomas was watching for any sign while Carly was not paying attention, she was looking down saddened a little. Duncan was sat beside her and could see her worry. He immediately spoke quietly "Carly are you okay". Carly didn't move an inch as she said back to him quietly "I am hoping Asra is okay, I am hoping he has managed to talk his people out of attacking. But it worries me if they think he is a traitor for refusing to battle us before he proceeded with his plan".
Duncan could see the worry in her eyes and said "You care greatly for this Espeon don't you". The shiny Umbreon now looked to him and said "Yes he is a great friend, and he is going to great lengths to try to protect his people and ours from this danger". Duncan however was still slightly suspicious "I don't understand how you even meet this Espeon". Carly knew what the answer to that was "Remember when me and Grace were attacked by those Toxicroak over a month ago".
Duncan nodded towards this and continued "Asra was the one who saved my life that day. The Toxicroak had me hurt and were preparing to finish me off, I was doomed but Asra was there and he fought them off and saved my life. I wouldn't be here now if it wasn't for him". Duncan was surprised at this action as Carly said "I don't care now why he saved me, He is one of the kindest and selfless beings I have ever known". Duncan felt a little hurt by this, as he has had a small crush on Carly and he asked her quietly "You love him, don't you".
Carly was immediately shocked by this and quietly said "How could I, we only know each other for a couple of months now, we don't know each other long enough and… How could it be?" Duncan narrowed his right eye "You didn't say no. Anyway It doesn't matter how long it could take, some take days, some take weeks, some take years. It is never planned with your feelings. Love just happens".
Upon hearing that Carly looked away with this thought. Duncan's words had pierced far into her mind as she thought "Is it true though". Duncan said to her "Look Carly, if you do, then even though he is an Espeon, love isn't planned, most of the time you can't help your emotions. Let me ask you this".
Carly was quick to look in his direction "Do you like him?" Carly was quick to nod "Do you trust him". Carly tilted her head, she had come to trust him "Yes". Duncan then asked him the final question "Do you care about him?" The shiny Umbreon nodded and fixed her blue eyes on her friend "Yes I do". Duncan now convinced of the outcome said to her "Well, I am sure that's your answer".
Carly looked away trying to puzzle through it all. But suddenly she heard a noise. After that she heard a voice "Look out Carly". Suddenly she was getting pushed as Thomas dived into her pushing her and himself away as suddenly a formation of energy in the form of a Giga impact came crashing down where Carly originally was.
The group all turned their attention to the impact site as Carly and Thomas recovered and stood up. When the smoke cleared they saw a big strong Espeon standing in the smoke glaring towards them. Suddenly all the Umbreon saw multiple shadow balls flying as 3 more Espeon jumped towards them. They all quickly jumped out of the way except for one Umbreon who got hit back.
The lead Espeon spoke "Don't let any of them escape. We must make sure the main force gets through undetected". The lead Espeon powered up its tail into an iron tail and charged. Thomas glared and fired a shadow ball towards him. The Espeon was forced to stop and slice the iron tail on the Shadow ball.
An Umbreon then shouted "I'll go and warn the Guard". The Umbreon begun to sprint away as the lead Espeon spoke "Don't let him get away". One Espeon jumped up and immediately powered up an attack and shot what appeared to be a hyper beam towards the retreating Umbreon. Before it could get far an adult Umbreon shot in the way and powered up a Psychic attack. The Hyper beam slowed down and then the Umbreon re-directed it into the ground and it exploded.
The retreating Umbreon got out of range and the lead Espeon growled to this as there surprise attack was now going to be ruined. "Alright let's deal with these before the main force arrive". Carly now realised upon hearing this "So these are scouts as well". Carly immediately turned her attention towards an adolescent Espeon who charged with an Iron tail readied. She prepared to fight back but Duncan jumped ahead of her and used Quick attack as the Espeon tried to slash Duncan but he shot past and then charged into his side sending the Espeon down.
Carly turned to another Espeon who charged with a tackle attack. Carly barely jumped over and turned around firing a Shadow ball towards the Espeon and smashing it down. She then ran over and pinned the Espeon down and prepared another Shadow ball. The Espeon looked in fright but she suddenly hesitated. She looked at the Espeon and then thought towards the misunderstanding and not wanting to kill. Suddenly she gets pushed over by a quick attack.
She fell over to see an adult Espeon helping up the younger Espeon and he prepared to fire a hyper beam towards Carly who looked shocked. Suddenly the Adult Espeon was hit away by a Dark pulse attack from his right coming from an Umbreon. Carly then stood up and saw the Adolescent Espeon charge with energy at her this time. It was fast as it appeared to be Take down as he hit into Carly sending her into the floor. She fell on her side and the Espeon prepared to use bite.
Carly quickly used Shadow ball and blasted the Espeon off her and quickly stood up to see the Espeon and Umbreon in full battle. She looked on worried. Suddenly a noise was heard in the distance and all of the Espeon took note raising their ears. They all suddenly broke away from the fight and ran back a little and got into a line and faced the Umbreon.
All the five Umbreon faced the Espeon and prepared for an attack but the Espeon didn't move. Carly suddenly raised her ears as she could hear multiple noises. She looked up to a hill where a lone Adult Espeon was spotted who looked powerful. She looked to see more Espeon begin to appear and they moved forward down the hill heading in their direction. The Umbreon were all shocked as they realised that the main force of the Espeon were approaching. She realised that they were running out of time fast to stop the war from completely starting. "Asra hurry".
Well I am going to end it there now. I bet you are all wondering what is going to happen next. Well look forward to it. See you all next chapter.