"Summer, run. Please run."

"I'm not leaving you, Mommy." I said frantically, hair clinging to my face. Rain poured from the sky. She cradled my cheeks gently. Tears streaked down my red face. The Houndooms howled off in the distance. "Mommy, they will hurt you."

She chuckled softly. Her arms pulled my small body to hers. "You're such a good girl. But you need to go. Through there." she pointed to a clearing in the woods. "Run through there. Go as fast as your little legs can take you. Whatever you do, don't stop. No matter what you hear or see, don't stop. Don't let the past taint your future. Don't become blinded by hate. Open your eyes, and see things for what they truly are." She knelt down to my level, kissing me on the cheek. "You're my baby girl. I love you, Summer. Now go. Run!"

I nodded my head sadly. "I love you too, Mommy." I turned away from the only person who I trusted, running towards the woods. Just as I entered the treeline, I heard a voice roar.

"Where is she!?" I turned my head, but I was too far away. A Houndoom barked. I saw it appear far away, running in my direction. "After her!" I gasped, turning and sprinting into the woods. That voice. Daddy..

My heart pounded as I jumped over tree trunks and branches. The dog Pokemon were on my tail now. I could hear the shout of their trainers. The ground was muddy, splashing everywhere. One of the Houndooms snapped at my feet. I shrieked, tumbling to the ground. Houndoom stalked over to my curled up body, lying in the mud. His teeth were clenched, snarling. Just as he was about to bite me, a giant white paw smacked at him, sending him flying into a tree. The other two Houndooms growled at me, walking closer. Suddenly, an Arcanine pounced in front of me, facing the Houndooms. He roared ferociously, scaring the other Houndooms off, their tails between their legs.

Arcanine turned to me, bowing his head. I got up slowly, walking to him cautiously. He continued to bow, as I gently placed my hand on his head, lightly petting him. I could hear the Houndooms approaching again. Arcanine growled, motioning me to get on his back. I climbed up his body, situation myself on his back. He took off through the woods, weaving gracefully in and out of the tree limbs. The barking and howling seemed more distant, until I could no longer hear it.

Arcanine had slowed to a walk. I lay on his back, drifting off to sleep. And then I heard a scream. My eyes shot open. We were in a town, and a lady saw the giant Arcanine. She must not have seen me on his back. A crowd began to form, trainers trying to capture the Pokemon. I gasped, as Arcanine rose to two paws, nearly throwing me off. He jumped over the crowd, running towards a building. I looked at the title but I couldn't read it. The first letter was an 'O'. I slid off his back and he licked my cheek. Arcanine ran off into the distance, multiple trainers following him.

I turned hesitantly, to the wooden door in front of me and knocked.

"AHHH!" My eyes shot open. Sweat rolled down my temple. I felt a pressure in my chest, making it hard to breath. Yet I felt no pain. I poked my ribs, feeling no pain. Didn't I hear one break though? Or am I going crazy? Where am I anyway?

The room was dimly lit. White walls surrounded me. The only thing that could be heard was the annoying tick of a clock. I looked around for a door, nothing. I sat on a metal table, ya know, the ones doctors sometimes use. It was cold against my skin. I only wore running shorts and a t-shirt. Long since had dried off, still stained with mud from my earlier encounter with the Tauros. I ran my fingers through my hair, trying to calm down, pulling the knots out one by one. That dream.. I remember. That was the last time I saw my mom. Arcanine saved my life that day. That was how I got to that horrible orphanage. If I knew any better, I would have ran instead of stepping into that place.

There was a beeping across the room. A door all of a sudden slid open. No wonder I couldn't see it. Felix walked in. He wore his Team Explosion uniform. I grit my teeth at him, scooting to the other edge of the table. My shoes had disappeared somewhere. "How are you feeling." Felix asked, standing on the other side of the table, placing his hands on the edge. I glared. "Your ribs? Do they hurt?" I shook my head, not taking my eyes off his. "Interesting. I'll have to tell the doctor his experiment worked. Experiment? What am I, a lab rat? "Someone wants to meet you. Come on."

"Fuck you." I growled dangerously. Felix sighed, walking around the table to me. "Where am I?" He tried to put his hand on my shoulder. I slapped it away. "Where am I!?" I demanded.

"I can't tell you unless you pass initiation. Summer, you can have a new life here. We can be brother and sister again. We can have a father again."

I looked at him shocked. "He's here?" he nodded his head. I shook my head, balling my fist. He noticed, grabbing my wrist instantly. I struggled against him. "No! I won't go near him! You have no idea. I like my new life. I won't be forced into this. He killed Mom! I was five. Five! And now you're working with him. Mom was my best friend. And you. You are the one who left because of Dad. Why did you go crawling back to him?"

The grip on my wrist loosened slightly, but I didn't pull away. "I know he killed Mom.. I was there." He looked at the ground. My mouth fell open as tears collected in my eyes. "I was sent to chase after you. And my Houndoom would have gotten you. But that gods damned Arcanine got in the way. If we could have gotten to you, you'd be wearing this uniform. You would have forgiven father. I know you would have."

I yanked my wrist from his grasp, sliding off the table and walking to the opened door. I'm not staying here. "I'm not some experiment for your doctors. I'm not the same little girl you knew, Felix. I'm not your sister." I said bitterly, lacing my words with venom. "And I wouldn't have forgiven him. I never will. And the same goes to you."

Ben's P.O.V.

The halls were bare and silent. It's been about 4 hours since we found the girls. I walked up the stairs to see Keith sitting in an arm chair, his hands covering his face. Most everyone was in their dorms. I walked over to Keith. He didn't move a muscle. "She is going to be fine. The nurse said she is only in shock and has a bruised rib. Nothing serious. The shock will wear off and the rib should heal fine. Don't worry."

"I'f I hadn't had blown her off, she wouldn't be in this situation. I always fuck things up, Ben! I nearly got the girls killed!" He smashed his hand on the table. He looked up suddenly. "Is Summer okay? I thought I saw her coughing some blood up when we found them."

I though for a second, not thinking anything of it. She is probably in the girls' dorm resting. "What are you talking about? She walked back up here with you, right?"

"No? I thought she went to the nurse while you were there with Kate." He asked confused. If she isn't here and isn't at the nurse's office, then where the hell is she? I scurried down the stairs, Keith on my heels. "We should try the nurse's office again. Maybe she was late getting there." Keith noted.

For once, please let Keith be right. I ran down the hallway bursting through the door. "Nurse! Is Summer he- holy shit!" I blushed furiously. Summer was standing up with one arm in the air as the nurse poked her rib cage. The only problem, well in my case, its pretty damn hot, was that she was topless, only wearing her bright pink bra. I couldn't stop staring at well...

Keith walked next to me. "Holy hell.."

Her eyes shot to mine, her face flushing white. "YOU DIPSHITS! STOP STARING!" She shrieked, covering her body with a blanket from one of the beds. The nurse turned, her mouth dropping.

"Why don't boys ever knock? It is common courtesy! I'm going to look the other way when Summer beats you two up! Now scram!" She yelled, pushing us out of the room, slamming the door in our faces.

I stood there in some kind of trance. Keith looked at me, holding back a laugh. I almost can't believe what I just saw. "Summer is going to murder you." Keith said, sitting down on the bench across from the door.

"You saw her too, stupid." I growled, plopping next to him.

He laughed. "Yea but I'm not the one she likes."

I scoffed. Bullshit. "Summer doesn't like me. Summer doesn't like anyone. And I don't like her. Just, not like that." I felt conflicted. Keith could tell. "It's just, every time I hug her or talk to her, I think of Molly." Keith sighed. "She didn't even know who I was. But it didn't matter, because she was always there. And she is gone now."

"Ben, that was forever ago. Summer is right here in front of you. You're lying if you think there is nothing there. I'm an idiot, and even I know. Molly is never coming back. Don't let Summer get away. You'll regret it. It's how I felt today with Kate. When she passed out, I thought she was in serious danger. I thought she punctured a lung or something. I thought I was going to lose her. I'm not taking that chance again. As soon as the nurse opens that door, I'm going in there and telling her what I've come to realize. I'm done avoiding what I really feel. You need to figure out what you are going to do before Summer gets away form you." Keith warned.

So much to take in. So much to think about. Do I actually like Summer, or am I just using her? What am I doing? I don't want to hurt her. I care too much about her. The door opened. Keith stood up. He gave me a thumbs up before he walked into the room. I heard him yell 'Ouch!'. Summer stormed out of the room, holding her ribs. I got up proceeding to walk next to her. "Are you okay?" I asked quietly.

She walked faster, making it harder to keep up. "Not now, Ben." She growled.

"What, are you mad I saw you with no shirt on, Sweetheart?" I asked. If that's the only reason, she doesn't have to worry. Cause she looked great. But something told me not to say that last part out loud. She ignored me, her cheeks turning pink. I then noticed a bruise forming under her eye. Her bottom lip was also split. "Where did those come from?"

"The Tauros." She answered plainly. Liar

She walked up the stairs. I followed. "That was four hours ago. Don't lie to me."

I could hear her growl annoyed. "How about you mind your business, huh? Stop worrying about me. I'm fine." We approached the girls' dorm. I frowned at her. She sighed. I felt her arms wrap around my neck. My arms latched to her waist, as I rested my chin on her head. She fit perfectly to my body. Maybe I do feel something for her. Maybe this whole Molly thing is just in my head. "Ben, don't worry about me. I'll tell you what happened. But not now. You won't understand."

Not wishing to argue with her, I nodded. She let go of my neck, and I, her waist. She held my cheeks in her hands, smiling softly. "You're the worst, ya know that right." She laughed.

I smiled warmly. "Only to you, Sweetheart."

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