"Summer!" I busted through the door to the girl's dorm. Luckily no one else is in here. I walked to her bed, noticing it was stripped of the blankets. This isn't happening. I ransacked her dresser. All of the clothing once there, now gone. "Don't let it be true.." It is like she didn't even exist to begin with. Where is she!? I kicked her dresser, lowering myself down on the side of the empty bed. There was a small ping from behind the dresser. Curiosity got the better of me as I bent down and reached under the furniture. A cold chain met my fingers as I pulled it out. "This was her locket.." The golden heart shaped locket sat in my hand. I opened it up for the first time, fighting the want to break down a cry on the spot. On one side of the locket was a picture of her mother. Their resemblance almost identical. Her mother's hair was a dark blonde, reaching halfway down her back. Her brown eyes sparkled, just like Summer's. In her hand was a book. That creature -a Hummingbird?- was broad casted on the front. She seemed so happy.
On the other side of the locket, was a picture of the two of us. We are standing side by side on the little beach by the school. I've got my arm around her waist, holding her close to my body and.. she is looking up at me like.. I'm the only person she sees in the world. Her smile is so endearing and the look of love in her eyes is captivating. How is it possible that I missed this type of look. How could I have not noticed the way she looked at me? Why has it taken me so long to realize how much she really means to me? To think I could have set aside my feeling for her to have one chance with Molly.. After everything Summer and I have been through. I really am no better than Jared. I used Summer to fill the void from Molly. Why does it have to be now that I'm finally understanding how I feel?
I love her. But it's too late.
Summer's P.O.V.
Aiden handed me two pills. "One is for the hangover you're going to get. The other is the pain killer for your rib." He stated, not looking directly at me. I had just brushed my teeth, riding my breath of the alcohol's stench. Aiden sat with me on my bed, staring at the window.
"Why are you still helping me?" My voice was quiet. There was still a small stinging in my cheek from previous events.
He chuckled softly, directing his attention to me. A shiver ran down my spine as he lightly took hold of my hand, intertwining our fingers. "'Cause." He stated simply, smirking down at me.
'Cause? Really, 'cause? "That's your explanation?" He nodded his head, giving me a glass of water. I downed the two pills, placing the glass on the dresser. My eyes were heavy, the Noctowl's call luring me to sleep. I got up and walked to the dresser, picking out a tank top and sweatpants. I pulled my shirt off over my head , not even caring about Aiden's presence, doing the same with my shorts. After re-dressing, I looked to Aiden, who was pink in the cheeks. Smiling slightly, I turned off the lamp and sat on the bed. "Do I intimidate you?" My voice was quiet as I looked up at him slightly.
The corner of his lip tugged up. He wrapped an arm around my waist, pulling me down. I lay with my back against his front, my eyes getting heavier by the second. I know he is only doing this to make sure I don't do anything stupid to myself. to some extent, I'm angry at him for stopping me. This could be over and I wouldn't have to deal with Team Explosion ever again. "I'm sorry for hitting you." He whispered, a hint of shame in his voice.
I chuckled slightly. "I deserved it. Actually, I'm glad you did it. What I said was totally out of line and uncalled for."
"I do care about you. Not because you look like Aurora, but because you're the first person to actually leave an imprint on me. I admire the person you've become from what you have been through." How does he know what I've been th- "Grant gave me a briefing before he sent me with you to take the girl home. Just so I had a heads up on how you act." Typical of Grant to pull something like that. "I don't think I would have needed it though. Like I said before, you're easy to read."
"That's what you think. You still don't know everything about me." I smiled.
His arm tightened slightly. "Trust me, I've got time, Sweetheart." My body tensed. The only person to call me that was Ben.. The only person I allowed to call me that. "H-hey? Did I say something wrong?" He asked, his voice laced with worry. I shook my head, closing my eyes, trying to fight back the tears. I miss him so much. It still hurts thinking about that night. Replaying how everything that could have possibly gone wrong, happened. I closed my eyes, desperately hoping sleep could numb the pain.
I opened my eyes to the sound of a beer bottle sliding across the floor. They widened as multiple hands grabbed my arms, legs, and shoulders, lifting me in the air. "Aiden!" I shrieked, struggling furiously. He jolted awake, his eyes holding shock. "Fucking let go of me!" My voice was strained. My captors walked to the door.
"Summer!" He shot up from the bed, only to be held back by Felix. Aiden growled at Felix, a look of pure hatred plastered on his face.
My rib tweaked, earning a loud whimper. "Put me down! Aiden!" My sight of him was cut off from the door closing. My struggle was futile but I continued regardless. They carried me to the 'lab', I guess you could call it that. The same place I woke up from when my rib broke. My captors dropped me to the floor. Before I could make any movements, one of the brutes straddled me, holding both my hands above my head. His weight was too overpowering for any movement on my part. He grinned down at me, his messy brown hair covering most of his forehead. I cringed again at my rib, feeling utterly powerless.
A guy in a lab coat walked over to me. He knelt down, a sinister looking syringe in his hand. "Lieutenant Summer. Nice to see you again. Tell me, how is your rib?" He asked, a sly smile stuck to his face. Without hesitation, I gathered up saliva in my mouth and spit right in his face. The 'scientist' growled, grabbing my hair into a fist and yanking it to the side. He stuck the needle in the side of my neck, eliciting a small cry of pain. He emptied the contents of the syringe into my body. "Very well. Please, take her to her next destination." His words were icy, laced with humor.
The brutes grabbed my body, lifting me into the air again. I struggled, but once again, it was futile. They carried me to the chambers, which were empty. I groaned in pain as they threw me in the same giant glass box where I did part of my initiation. The door shut, a locking noise echoing around me. Grant, Felix, and Aiden walked through the doors. The three of them stood, observing. While Grant and Felix had a look of excitement on their face, Aiden's was pale. He almost looks like he is going to be sick.
There was a sudden shudder, bringing me to one knee. A cage rose up with a Pokemon inside. Not this again. The cage opened, releasing the Pokemon within. An Onix moved forward, a look of anger in its eyes. Without warning, he flung his tail at me, hitting my abdomen, sending me flying backwards into the other wall. I feel limp to the ground like a rag doll. My rib stung painfully, small grunts escaping my lips. The Onix roared, making its way to me. I held my hand out, taking deep breaths. Its mood changed almost immediately. He grabbed the back of my shirt with his mouth, pulling me to a standing position. "Good boy." I breathed, still feeling pain throughout my chest area. Onix moved back into the cage, which lowered back down. A wave of relief washed over me. Thank the gods that is over.
I put my hands on my knees, taking harsh breaths. I looked to Grant. He held something in his hand. A remote? He pushed the button, grinning at me. There was suddenly a sharp pain in my head. I shrieked, falling to the ground. My body flailed around, trying to escape the pain. The feeling was as if someone was butchering my head with an ice pick. Then everything went still. I breathed unevenly, glaring at Grant who wore a smug grin. Aiden paced, looking at me every few turns, the look of worry etched onto his face.
What the hell just happened? There has got to be a reason for all of this. Grant already knows that I can control any Pokemon at my own will. What more must he observe? Another shudder brought me to me to my knees. I watched as the cage rose once again, a new Pokemon inside. My memories flourished at the sight of the Arcanine. What is Grant planning? The cage suddenly flung open, the Arcanine jumping at me. I gasped as it pinned me to the ground, digging its claws into my skin. It growled down at me, its teeth bared. Something is wrong. I don't feel a connection to the Pokemon.. What is going on? Usually I can sense what the Pokemon is feeling but.. I can't sense anything.
Against my better judgement, I kicked the Arcanine's back leg, allowing myself to slip from his grasp. Before Arcanine could recoup, I ran to the glass wall, slamming my fists on the glass. "What the fuck did you do to me!?" I yelled furiously. Grant smirked, pointing behind me. Arcanine was in a pouncing position, aimed right at me. He roared, making my ears ring. I turned, facing Aiden. Tears began to make their way down my cheeks. I'm so weak. "Please." I put my hand to the glass. He breathed out harshly. Before he could place his hand to mine, my leg gave out to the sharp sting of Arcanine's claw. Silent screams escaped my mouth as I clutched the torn flesh, blood covering my hands. I could faintly hear Aiden banging on the glass.
Arcanine stalked over to me, lowering his head to growl. My hand reached up, resting on the side of his face. Almost instantly, I felt something wash over me. It seemed to do the same to Arcanine, as he whimpered slightly, laying down next to me, licking my cheek. Okay.. that happened.
There was an unlocking sound. Grant busted in, pointing at me. "You." He spat. Arcanine got up, standing in front of me, and began to growl loudly. "Felix, get this damn Pokemon away from my sight." Felix nodded, taking a whip from one of the grunts observing.
"N-no!" I yelled, trying to stand. Arcanine roared at Felix but cried out in pain as the whip slashed its right front leg. "Stop!" He didn't listen, continuing to lash out at the Pokemon until it coward in the cage, lowering back into the ground.
Grant stomped over to me, taking a hold of my collar, and yanking me into the air. "The scientists came up with a serum to block your communicative abilities. How the hell did you break through it?" He shouted in my face.
"It is going to take a lot more than a simple serum to stop me." I breathed, glaring back at him. The look in his eyes was one of confusion and anger. A grunt left my lips as he threw me back to the ground.
"Aiden. Get her out of my sight." He ordered, before walking out of the chambers. Aiden looked at me, his face still pale. After standing, I limped to him. All tension in my body released as he wrapped his arms around me, hugging me tightly.
His scent was cinnamon, sending a wave of calm over me. I know he will keep me as safe as possible and always be there for me. And right now, that's all I can ask for.
Alrighty, hopefully everyone enjoyed. Till next time. -A