When I awoke again, night had just about fallen, and the street lamps were on. I walked out of my room to see if anyone was up. To my surprise, Absolum was walking out of the infirmary and heading towards the kitchen. "Hey, Absolum!"

He looked over. "Good evening. You were the Eevee who was downstairs in the restaurant, correct? I'm sorry we didn't officially get to greet each other."

"That's okay. I'm Hydra."

"An interesting name," he said, continuing to the kitchen. "Care to join me?"

I nodded, and followed. He looked around the large food supply, and settled for some apples and herbs. I ate a few watmel berries. "How can you eat those herbs? They're way to bitter for my taste."

"I agree, but since I have a hole in my side, they are doing some good." He took another bite. "So did they recruit you as well?"

"Sort of. I was running from the Shadow Eaters and they saved me. They then explained the gang tournament that's coming up and I decided to help."

"Ah, that's interesting. So do they not have enough members to be an official gang?"

"Nope. There's nine of us, including you and Ore."

"I'm not sure you want me around."

"Why not?"

He stopped eating. "I'm dangerous."

"Try me."

He looked away. "No. I don't like talking about it."

"And I respect that." I rolled a watmel berry over to him. "Relax a little. There's a reason we're called the Unnaturals. While we may be odd, we're sweet on the inside."

He smiled slightly, and ate the berry. Then Lilly walked in. "There you two are. How's your side? Good enough to go out?"

"As long as I'm not cut again."

"Good. I'm particularly interested in this Glacial Tower. We're going to go there and see if we can get in. Mark isn't coming this time since he was the one to burn the place."

"What are we going there for?" Absolum asked.

"Well a few things. I want to see if there is a black market dealer in that Freeland. Supposedly there is someone in the tower willing to help us, so we are going to look for him. I'm also curious about such a structure being made, and the evil presence that was mentioned. I'll fill you in more on the way."

She led us to the bottom floor and out the door. It appeared the others weren't coming. As we headed back towards Jis, Lilly explained the situation to Absolum, including the tournament. I was nagged by an odd question. "How are the lights on?"

"The street lights?" Lilly asked, looking around. "I'm pretty sure one of the Freelands make sure they stay working."

The glacial tower was almost in view when we heard a faint cry for help. We turned to see a breloom stumbling along. "Help...Anyone...Please." He collapsed on the ground.

We ran over. "Hey, are you okay?" Lilly asked.

"Shadow Eaters...Kinarin...Take over." He was too tired to say much else.

"I'm going to run and get the others," Lilly said. "Run to Kinarin. See if you can slow down the Shadow Eaters!" She took off at a great speed, while we ran down the street, Absolum in the lead.

"What's Kinarin?" I asked.

"A Freeland, known for plant life. Going into a Freeland is one thing, but everyone knows you just don't take over them. At least it isn't the Geoaxes." I refrained from mentioning how the Shadow Eaters were worse.

We made a left, and came face to face with a battle. The Shadow Eaters were dispersed around the area, while some grass type pokemon were engaging them. Standing atop a large stone statue of a tree was a Lilligant with a Tangrowth and Trophius at her sides. She surveyed the battle with a certain wisdom. Dahk was trying his hardest to reach her.

My eyes narrowed. This was no time for Psyche Scream. I was scared, but I was going to fight.

Then Absolum stepped in front of me. "Allow me. Please step back." I did so, and he stepped forward. He paused for a moment, then he started radiating a purple aura. "Dark destruction!"

The wave radiated out in front of him, sending a severe crack through the middle of the paved road. Every eye snapped to him. I understood. He had an unnatural ability as well. Being an Absol, he could sense disasters, but he was also able to create them. Though this seemed to leave him very tired.

Dahk smiled, focusing on us. "Oh, hello girlie. I didn't expect to see you again. I'm really surprised pretty boy didn't die. The Geoaxes just aren't reliable. I knew that you all would go looking for members, so I situated them in one of the Freelands. They were supposed to kill Lilly, but they weren't able to. They couldn't even kill an untrained Absol."

"You hired them to attack?" I asked, not sure why I was surprised.

"Of course. We can't have any meddlers in the tournament. We were on such a roll we decided to come and take over this Freeland."

"Not on our watch," Absolum said, ready to fight, even though he looked like he was ready to collapse.

"That's quite enough."

We turned to look at the lilligant. She had hopped down from the statue, and was walking over. "I appreciate the concern, but this is my Freeland, and I'm going to protect it."

Dahk laughed. "Oh? If it's yours, then how is it free?"

"Enough of your pitiful nonsense. We shall do this the old fashioned way. I against you. The winner keeps the area."

"I don't think so!"

We all looked up to see Lilly jump off a building at Dahk. "You're going to pay for all of this!"

Dark didn't have time to move. She rammed headfirst into him, sending him flying. The other members of the Unnaturals where not far behind. They started engaging the other members of the Shadow Eaters.

Lilly didn't really have much left to do. She had hit Dahk really hard. He picked himself up, which was quite surprising. "You're dead when the tournament starts."

"And you'll be dead last. Get lost."

He growled. "Shadow Eaters! Retreat!" The gang ran down the street, taunted by the many triumphant cheers from the pokemon who lived here.

The lilligant walked over. "I do thank you for your help, but it was slightly unnecessary. I would not have lost."

"Yeah, well, we had a bit of unfinished business to take care of," Lilly said. I had the feeling that she had heard what Dahk had tried to do. "I'm Lilly, by the way, leader of the Unnaturals."

"I am Hana. We are very grateful that you assisted us. How did you know they were attacking?"

"A breloom had ran all the way to Jis looking for help. He's resting back at our headquarters right now."

"Oh, well that's good. I know who you are talking about. His name is Fort. Make sure he stays safe."

"We will." Lilly turned to the gang. "Looks like we don't get to see Glacial Tower just yet. That will be the job for tomorrow. For now, let's get back to the base. " We all nodded, and we made our way back to our part of town.

Once in the restaurant, KY greeted us. "Welcome back. Did we fend off the Shadow Eaters?"

"Easily," Lilly said, "How is Fort?"

"The breloom? He's fine. He fell asleep in the infirmary. I don't think he will be joining us, though."

"Well that's a bummer. We're going to visit glacial tower tomorrow. I want you, Hydra, Ore, Absolum, and me to go."

"But I want to see the tower!" Eriff said indignantly.

"Hush. Don't forget, the caretaker already has a bone to pick with us. It would be best if you and Mark stayed here. Kykis, I want you to see if you can find us a black market dealer." He nodded, and teleported away.

"Did he go to find one right now?" I asked.

"Nah, he just went to bed," Elric said, "which sounds like a great idea. Sapphire." The panel lowered, and we all went up to bed, resting up for another attempt to enter Glacial Tower. Third time's a charm, right?