And we're back - and with a chapter from the Pokemon side of things! If you can remember the original chapter that involved these Pokemon, then know that things got moved around.

Disclaimer: If I DID own Pokemon, I wouldn't have made Mewtwo sound like a girl in the Genesect movie. But I don't own them.

Oh well.

Chapter 3 - Psychic Surprise

"Chaos! We have to stop for a rest!"

The Mewtwo paused, then placed his foot down and looked back at the other Pokemon that were following after him. He then looked down at the Electric-Type who had spoken, who did look tired.

"Rayquaza has already gone off his own way for a safe haven," Chaos stated. "We must keep moving if we're to remain ahead of Team Galactic."

"While you speak the truth, Chaos, these Pokemon are not quite used to the pace which you force us to travel at," Aurora spoke up from where she hovered next to Swamp. "We must find a hollow or a cluster of trees to rest at before continuing in this direction."

"We don't even know where we're going," Linoone added. "If we did, I would've run ahead like Rayquaza."

Chaos gained an annoyed expression, and he let out an annoyed sigh. "Fine. We will find a place to rest."

The Pokemon started to look around for an area that might provide temporary shelter.

"There!" Swamp pointed towards a clump of dark green bushes that was located nearby. Aurora nodded, then started forward. The rest of the Pokemon followed after the Mew, with Chaos taking up the rear guard.

The clump of dark green turned out to be a circle of stunted bushes around a shallow area that dipped down enough for Swamp to remain out of sight if he lay down. Which was what he and the rest of Khrista's team did as soon as they reached the hollow.

Chaos set himself down carefully so that he could lie on his side on one edge of the hollow so that he could look out over the edge of the bushes in the way they had come. Aurora landed on Swamp's head and kept a similar watch in a different direction.

"So, where are we going?" Vapor suddenly spoke up.

Chaos looked over in the Vaporeon's direction; the Pokemon was lying curled next to the Swampert. "We are looking for a group of Pokemon and humans who I found some time ago. It will take some time to find their location, but I am aware that it is in this general direction." He motioned in the direction he had been leading the group in.

"What makes you think they'll help us?" Raichu asked. "Everybody who doesn't have a Trainer from another world is going to be following that madman like a lost Poocheyna!"

"Or a Growlithe," Vapor muttered.

"Not everyone was so enamored after him after events on Mt. Coronet," Aurora spoke up, looking in the direction of a taller, darker mountain that rose up into the dark clouds on the horizon. "Some humans and their Pokemon managed to escape into different safe zones that were set up in case of a situation like this. If they managed to find one of the safe zones, then there may be a chance -"

"A chance for what?"

All of the Pokemon instantly froze upon hearing the voice coming from the bushes, and they quickly scrambled to their feet in order to see where it was coming from.

"Whoa!"

One of the bushes shook, and a moment later a small brown-and-white Pokemon was lifted out of the bush by a Psychic move.

Aurora flew forward, eyes narrow in suspicion while Chaos held the Eevee in place. "Who are you, and what are you doing here?"

"M-my name's Grace," the Eevee stammered, wide-eyed and panicked. "I was heading back from a...a scouting mission when I heard you guys talking. I got curious, okay?!"

The Pokemon exchanged glances, the members of Khrista's team frowning somewhat. "Grace sounds familiar," Linoone muttered.

"Yeah...I think that was one of the names of the other Avatars we heard about," Swamp remarked, nodding.

One of the Eevee's ears twitched, and she blinked as she cocked her head.

"Avatars? Are you guys Pokemon that belong to a Trainer?"

"I would suggest you tell us what is your reason for eavesdropping before you ask us any questions," Chaos replied, eyes narrowing.

"Okay, okay..." Grace still looked somewhat nervous, but not as much as she had been before. "I just finished a Mystery Dungeon run when I heard you guys talking at the exit."

The Pokemon exchanged glances upon hearing this.

"Yes, we're a Trainer's Pokemon," Vapor spoke up. "At least, except for those two." He motioned with a paw towards Chaos and Aurora. "I am Vapor."

Grace gave a nod, then looked over at Chaos. "Can you let me down, now?"

The Mewtwo gave a slight frown, then a reluctant nod and slowly lowered the Eevee to the ground.

When the Psychic energy left her form, Grace shook out her fur and looked up at the Pokemon.

"You all look like trustworthy Pokemon," Grace remarked. "And, I mean, you don't see Legendaries with their natural colors around anymore." She looked up at Chaos and Aurora, who exchanged glances. "Besides, I was supposed to come back with some sort of news or recruits."

"We have news for you."

All of the Pokemon stiffened. Chaos and Aurora looked up sharply, eyes scanning the skies for the source of the telepathic voice.

"Relax, Chaos," said another voice. "We're friends now. I can't say for when we last saw you..."

"What has passed, has passed. Do not dwell on it."

"If you say so, Merlin..."

Above the hollow, two Pokemon materialized - both mostly white with two tails, but one had a pink head, and the other had a yellow one.

Chaos' eyes widened, and he took a step back in surprise. "Merlin? Lien?"

"Greetings, Chaos," the Uxie stated. "I am glad we were able of meet under these circumstances, and not otherwise."

"What happened?" Raichu asked, frowning. "Last time you were out here, you were with...well, him."

"Arctic decided to make her move," Merlin replied.

"And for that, we are thankful," Lien added. She started to look around. "Merlin, where is Jewels? He promised he would meet us as soon as he was done."

There was a flash, and a certain blue Lake Spirit materialized, grinning.

"It's done," Jewels stated. "We've got a free agent in there."

"And the machine itself?" Merlin pressed.

The Azelf mimicked something exploding. "We won't have to worry about him pulling people through anymore." The grin that had taken over his face suddenly faded. "But it means White might not come through."

"Her friends from her world have been brought here, most likely," Lien pointed out. "She will not wait around to help them."

Grace's eyes widened as she looked up at the trio. "What are you talking about? And is White really from our world?"

"She is," Merlin replied with a nod. "And as for what we speak of...let's just say that the man who has been causing us trouble may start having trouble of his own from the inside - from our good friend known as Khrista."

"Khrista?" Linoone repeated in surprise. "Really?" His tail started to wag furiously.

"Truly," Lien replied. "Spread the word in your own way. We will go in ours. There are other havens to visit and speak to."

She looked to the other Lake Spirits and gave a nod. A moment later, the three teleported out of sight.

Chaos frowned. "Something strange is going on here. First Khrista sacrifices herself, now the Lake Spirits are freed..." He looked over at Aurora. "Is this your doing?"

"Not mine," the Mew replied. "I no longer have that kind of power, remember?" She looked over at Grace. "Where is the haven that you are a part of?"

The Eevee - who had been looking up at where the Lake Spirits had been with wide eyes - looked over at Aurora. After blinking for a minute, she realized what the Mew had just asked of her and broke out into a wide grin.

"This way!" Grace exclaimed, dashing out of the hollow and onto the plain. The rest of the Pokemon quickly followed, Swamp demolishing a patch of bushes on his way out.

Within minutes, the area - other than the demolished bushes - didn't look like it had been touched.

There! Kinda short, but you can kinda-sorta see how this may end up going for the next few Pokemon-side chapters.