SECRETS
CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE: DRAMA PART 2(REWRITE)
Disclaimer: I don't own Pokémon but I own this fiction and any other OC's in this story
ITALIC: THOUGHTS
BOLD/ITALIC: POKEMON SPEAKING THE HUMAN LANGUAGE
(Pikachu): Pokemon speaking there language which only there trainers could understand.
"Sector five, nothing to report." A team Galactic Grunt reported as he called HQ to give their random reports in their designated area. "Right, the next schedule report will be in two hours." The soldier said as the call ended.
"Of course there's nothing to report, this area is under the control of Team Galactic. Nobody could just stroll in." His partner said with confidence evident in his voice. He then looked at the mirror for a bit to check uniform, only to see a pale woman wearing a plain white robe and a white mask that was shaped like a diamond which hid the woman's face and only showed her cold crimson eyes. Before he could let out a scream or react, a slender hand shot out from the mirror, grabbing him by the throat before pulling him into the mirror. The mirror shattered to the ground, but his partner did not react for his cranium was penetrated by a concentrated beam of lightning.
"Man, I hate this." Ash muttered to himself in disgust as he glanced at the dead body lying on his feet. "Note to self, train more Aura Guardians in the near future." Ash said to no one in particular as another dead body rose from one of the shattered shards of the mirror. The dead body did not have any wounds, but nor was it breathing.
"Maria," Ash called as a mirror appeared behind him. A rippling sound echoed in the room as a pair of slender arms shot out from the mirror slowly and wrapped itself around his frame. A head followed the arms and it rested on Ash's head, long silver hair flowing to his shoulder. "What did you do to that man?" Ash asked curiously.
The feminine thing (no offence to the women who is reading this fic) that Ash referred to as Maria, shifted its head so that its mask was facing Ash. Ash eyes narrowed a bit. "You ripped his heart off, was it painful…No, very good, wonderful. How many mirrors are in the area...? It's not much I can make more. How many are there… That much, good, with this would only take five to ten minutes how do you prefer the haunted house…. I see, the usual then." Ash muttered as the thing behind him shattered.
Ash walked out of the cabin before producing several Aura Crystals in thin air. "Let the Moon Shine, Elune, the Mistress of the Moon, Artemis, Enchanter of the Moon, guide my way, guide my light, illuminate the darkness with Silver Light." Ash chanted as the pillar of Aura Crystals formed a large oval mirror with wings sprouting on its side. The large mirror flew up to the sky before exploding, showering the large mountain with silver dust.
To ordinary humans, the silver dusts were invincible but the Pokémons were a different story. Pokémons from a mile away could clearly see the silver dusts that were raining down on Stark Mountain. These Pokémons, the ones who had seen the silver dusts went down to their knees and bowed their heads in respect. It was, after all, an honor to watch a Prince bring forth balance.
"Maria, start the slaughter." Ash commanded as he summoned his Aura Caliber, his Staff. His staff was floating vertically to his side and with a snap of his finger, the crystal lotus on the tip of the staff blossom, creating crystal bow limbs. Ash then pulled an invincible string, creating three silver arrows. "An Aura Knight fights from up close, a Sage fights from afar, and a Prince fights in his own world." Ash said with conviction as he began to fire moonlight arrows from where he was standing.
(Scene Change)
To say that Elena was pissed would be an understatement; she was not pleased with her current situation. As they joined Ash's friends for a picnic, all eyes were instantly on her, something that truly unnerved her. All of Ash's female friends were looking at her like they want her to combust on the spot; his male friends on the other hand were looking at her with curious eyes. She understands why they were looking at her like that; his lover's female friends hated her for they adored Ash but he adored her to the extent that he would do anything for her, his male friends on the other hand was curious of her because of how differently he acted in her presences. Pikachu and Koyuki were nearby, ready to protect her with their lives if necessary.
Koyuki already feels the jealousy that was oozing out of the girls and swore that if they touch her 'mother', they would pay. Pikachu on the other hand, knew what Ash will do to them if they even threatened Elena and he knew that they would prefer his lightning than Ash's.
Elena was a bit thankful that Karen was also with them as well as her sisters, what she doesn't like was that the twins were also present and they do not know how to shut up. "Hey Elena, what's up with you and that hot boy your with all the time?" Tanya asked with a giddy tone.
"Yeah, Elena, you two are almost, like attached to the hip." Michelle commented with a fangirl like chuckle, oblivious to the glares that she was receiving from most of the females present.
Elena sighed as she narrowed her eyes at her two annoying colleagues. "Stop asking guys, just stop asking." Elena told them with a very irate tone. "Ash and I are just extremely comfortable with each other, leave it at that."
"Define extremely comfortable, Elena." Karen said as she looked at her in exasperation. "You two are barely apart." Karen muttered in a deadpanned tone.
"And you're point being is?" Elena questioned with a sharp tone, daring Karen to say something that would annoy her which she decided wisely to keep her mouth shut. Karen knew that angering her would be extremely dangerous for her health.
Ash's female friends on the other hand, weren't that smart.
"Now that you mention Ash, where is he anyway?" May asked with a very quiet tone but Elena knew that she was challenging her.
Elena looked at her right in the eye. "Like I told Waterflower over there, he is out doing business and I am not the one to tell for I do not have the right tell. It is his story to tell." Elena answered with a very firm voice.
That was not the answer that they she nor Dawn or Misty wants to hear and they would have bombarded her with more questions but Gary cut them off. "Guys, leave her alone." Gary scolded them lightly. "Let's just take her word for it; Ash seems to trust her with his secrets anyway." Gary stated, hoping that they would leave Ash's lover alone but, unfortunately, they just can't take a message.
The three glared at Gary as they loomed over him with a threatening aura. "You don't understand, idiot." Damn whispered as she controlled her urged to throttle him and that white haired girl that Ash seems so fond off.
"I understand," Gary corrected her with, his voice hardening. He knew Ash, not as well as Elena does, but he knew him well enough. He has an idea what they are planning and he knew that whatever the outcome is, it will hurt them greatly. He wants to at least lessen the pain when it comes, that is the only thing he can do as a friend. "She is the apple of Ash's eyes, either you guys accept it and befriend her or make Ash choose and I guarantee you three, you guys won't like his decision." Gary warned them; wanting them to warm up to Elena before the inevitable happens.
Sadly, they still could not see reason as their glares intensified. "That's the reason why we don't like her." Dawn barely whispered as she tried to contain the frustration in her voice. "We don't know her that well….." Gary cut her off at that.
"But Ash does and he holds her in high regards." Gary exclaimed silently. "Ash is very protective of Elena; even you guys would have noticed that." Gary warned exasperatedly.
"Yeah, with reasons unknown." Misty argued indignantly.
The two nodded in agreement as Gary sighed and conceded for now anyways. "Don't overdo it, you three." Gary warned theme before nibbling on the sandwich on his hand. The three girls' glares linger on Gary for a moment before they shifted their narrow eyes to Elena, who does not look threatened at all.
The atmosphere around them instantly thickens as both Jane and Sarah prepared themselves just in case the 'bitches' glaring at their sister won't do anything funny. "So, you and Ash, huh." Misty began slowly.
Elena wanted to groan loudly but was able to contain herself; she knew that this conversation was long overdue. 'Let's get this over with.' Elena thought as she adapted a very passive expression, and was a bit thankful that Ash wasn't here. She didn't want her Ash to see this. "He is a quite a dear friend of mine." Elena stated firmly, not mentioning the true depth of their relationship. Ash and she love each other deeply and if these girls wanted to discourage their relationship then they have another thing coming.
They narrowed their eyes at her a bit, they could already feel the confidence around her and they want to kick her down a notch or two. "We don't know you that well, I mean Ash seems to have you at arm's length all the time." Misty stated with a sharp tone.
Elena wasn't fazed, being the mistress of an Aura Prince; she had developed a strong will. Thinking of Ash every time he goes on a mission was much more frightening than those glares could ever be. "Ash and I are extremely fond of each other." Elena said with a smug tone and took delight as they almost snarled at her. "That and you guys are lousy listeners to begin with." Elena added suggestively as their glares suddenly turned to a look of confusion.
Sarah on the other hand, understands where Elena was going. "Is that why Ash is so close to you?" Sarah inquired rather curiously.
Elena merely nodded as a smile adorned her lips. "Probably, but I do know one thing, Ash has a confidant in me, and that is something I am proud of." Elena exclaimed as she glanced at her lover's friends as they fumed at that implication.
"Are you saying that you know Ash better than us?" May asked her as Elena merely smirked as a reply. That didn't farewell for them. "You barely know him." May exclaimed in anger and frustration.
"Is that so?" By now, everyone was watching this fight in anticipation. Karen even had popcorn.
"Yes," Misty exclaimed firmly with a smug voice. "We've travelled with Ash throughout his career, what about you? You're nothing but Ash's monthly stop."
Those words almost cause Elena to lose her composure. How dare they, how dare they say those words to her. 'So they want to play that kind of game huh, sure, I'll play.'
"That may be true." Elena said as a predatory like smile made its way on her lips. Those who knew her flinch at that smile. "But at least he gives me his undivided attention at those monthly stops." Elena's featured soften a bit as the most memorable of their meetings flooded her mind. "And I couldn't say the same for you guys." Elena added as that predatory like smile came back. They once again snarled at her, their knuckles bright white as they close it into a fist as tightly as they could.
"Ash goes out of his way just to spend time with me; he goes to great lengths just to make me happy, satisfied even. What about you three, could you say the same?" Elena asked knowingly as the three growled at her. "I might be his monthly stopped, just like what you three are implying, but I can proudly say that Ash and I are happy with each other, even though we have limited time with each other." Elena exclaimed proudly as the girls continue on glaring at her.
"You don't know what you're talking about." Dawn said with a low tone. "We share something with Ash that you cannot comprehend."
"Is that so? Then let me tell you this, Ash and I share something so intimate that none of you had experience it before. Don't believe me; let me ask you something then." Elena began as a mischievous smile adorned her beautiful features. "Has Ash ever cooked for you guys before?" Elena asked and the confused expression was enough for Elena to smile in triumph but she did not stop there.
"Had he taken you guys to a fancy restaurant before? Had he treated any of you to a candlelit dinner before? Did he compose a musical composition for you guys? Had you guys even heard him play the violin or the flute before and if you have, was you the one he was serenading?" Elena could only smile as the hate-filled glared that they were directing to her intensified ten-folds. Elena wanted them to know their place so she said something to them that literally rocked their world.
"Have you guys, even once, received a kiss from him, and I'm not talking about a kiss on the cheeks or on the forehead, that is boring, I am talking about a kiss to the lips?" Elena asked casually. That single question alone caused everyone to freeze on the spot and Sarah almost had a heart attack while gazing at her sister, who has a mischievous smile on her face.
Elena, taking the silence as an answer, chuckled light-heartedly. "I'm glad, looks like I'm the first and probably, the last person who had tasted Ash's sweet lips." Elena said with a small yet smug smile. "By the way, for your information, he taste like lime and he is very good with his tongue." Elena added smugly as Ash's female companions glared at her with so much hatred that Giovanni himself would feel threatened while Sarah eyed her sister with a clear expression of jealousy. Her friends on the other hand were giggling like crazy; they would milk her for all she's worth later on.
"You witch," May hissed before her brother grabbed her arms to prevent her from doing something that she would regret. The same went for Brock and Gary, if Elena even has the slightest scratch on her, Ash would murder them.
"Maybe I am but at least I never used him for my personal gain, unlike you three." Elena exclaimed indignantly as she remembered the stories that Ash shared with her through the years of their relationship.
"WHAT," They shouted, startled at those words.
Elena smirked cruelly as she pointed at Misty. "You followed Ash for at least three years with a petty reason that he destroyed your bike. True, you did coach him in the early days of his career but truth be told, you need him more than he needs you because the Cerulean Gym is one of the worst gyms in Kanto six years ago and you used him as means to gather experience as well as too travel around Kanto and Johto. Truth be told, if you didn't join Ash, you wouldn't be half the trainer you are right now." She then pointed at May.
"You didn't even have an ounce of skill in raising or training Pokémons and if Ash didn't find you, you would be somewhere in Hoenn, lost and confused with an even more confused Torchic. Heck, I doubt if you will even find Pokémon Festivals and I sure as hell knows that you will not be as successful as you are today without Ash in your life." Elena then pointed at Dawn.
"You on the other hand, you have your entire life planned, something that this two lack at the start of their career but like them, you cling onto the nearest experience trainer for support because you lack the confidence and nerves to actually go solo. And you, like the first coordinator that Ash took under his wing, don't have an ounce of skill." Elena smirked with confidence as the three girls seethed at her. "I haven't and I won't deny it, I adore Ash and I want him all to myself at times, hell, right now, point blank, I'll admit and I am not ashamed to say this out loud, as selfish as this may be, I want him by my side for as long as I live. I love him with all my heart, and he knows it." That caused several people to gasp in shock, especially Sarah while Gary and Brock swore that they heard the hearts of their female companions breaking a bit.
"Personally, I dislike you three, the reason why is because you guys used Ash to either further or to start your careers. I can't completely hate you three because Ash, bless his soul, was glad to help but, every night, I always think to myself, 'what if he didn't met you three, what if he didn't bother taking care of you three throughout his career, what would happen to him, what would happen to you three, and how far will he be with his life right now' since the day I met him, I asked those question to myself and the answer is the same, he is better without you three in his life, Arceus knows he'll be more successful." A predatory like smile grace her lips as she patted herself on the back at the sight of their glares.
"Don't play this game with me, you'll merely lose." Elena exclaimed as Gary sighed dejectedly.
"Ash's Girlfriend 1, admirers 0." Gary cannot help but say.
There was tense silence after that as Elena smiled smugly at the three. Misty, May, and Dawn were seething in rage as their bodies shook with unrestraint anger. They wanted to hurt her so badly but something was stopping them, and that something was their friends, Brock, Gary, and Max and Pikachu who was already glowing dark black.
Surprisingly or not, Sarah was the one who broke the silence. "So you've kissed Ash before, huh, can I have my turn?" Sarah asked childishly, earning her the ire of Ash's female companions
(Scene Change)
"I feel a disturbance." Ash muttered to himself as he fired several arrows, and on impact, the arrows exploded, killing six people. "Maria, how many have you killed?" Ash asked as a mirror appeared beside him, showing Maria hacking and dicing several Team Galactic Grunts with her scythe, a number appearing on the upper part of the screen. "That much already, good, we are almost done here, don't allow anyone to escape." Ash commanded as he began to rapidly fire silver arrows, destroying all forms of transportation in the vicinity.
Since he discovered and mastered his Moonlight Element, he always fights in this manner when eliminating more than one enemy. His Moonlight Element allows him to create a powerful Avatar that he can control from a far, a Bloody Mary similar to the folklore and Urban Legend. His Bloody Mary, which he calls Maria, kills differently than him; he kills by destroying the body, Maria kills by hacking the soul of the body, sending them to his mirror dimension, which he will release to the gates of the afterlife when the mission is over. Sure, he could imprison those souls to his mirror dimension for eternity but that's not his style. He's an executioner not a judge or a prison warden.
"Why do I have the sudden feeling to use Diffusion and get this over with?" Ash wondered as he produced a white arrow. He fired the white arrow and it split into several pin-point lasers.
(Scene Change)
"Lady Elena, what do you need of me?" Ricardo asked as he met her in a private room in the arena reserved for the executives. Currently, it was being use by Elena.
Elena smiled a bit at the sight of the most loyal man that she and Ash knew. Ricardo is extremely capable with his job and a very good brother. "Ricardo, I need a favor." Elena began as the man in front of her nodded.
"Anything, milady." Ricardo stated as Elena smiled a bit. "Just as long as it is within my reach."
"Good, today is the Pokémon Contest Competition, right?" Elena inquired curiously as Ricardo nodded. "Good, I want in." That startled Ricardo.
"Milady?" Ricardo questioned critically, as far as he knew, Elena didn't care about Pokémon competitions, that was her sister Sarah's cup of tea.
"Don't bother asking, Ricardo. I just want to show my lover's admirers their place and why Ash decided to love me." Elena said in a pleading tone. "I know this is kind of shallow but I need to do this." Elena added as she rubbed her head in embarrassment.
Ricardo on the underhand chuckled in understanding. "Ah, the joys of young love." Ricardo mumbled with a chuckle. "The contest will begin in ten minutes, young mistress; I will have it done so I suggest you prepare your wardrobe." At this, Ricardo sighed defectively. "I cannot understand the status quo of the Pokémon Contest Theme in Sinnoh. Why do trainers dressed up fancy if the only thing they must do is shout out commands?" Ricardo then went on about the inconsistency and the irrelevance of dressing fancy for simply barking orders to their Pokémon.
Elena chuckled at Ricardo's reaction; it was quite typical of him. Elena glanced at Koyuki and Pikachu who were smiling at her. "You think I made the right choice?" Elena asked the two. They answered her by simply nodding.
"(The one thing I've learnt from Ash was that, if you can't settle things with talk, settle it with a Pokémon battle)." Pikachu said, agreeing with her decision to enter the contest.
"(You have our support, mother)." Koyuki assured her with a smile.
Elena smiled back at them as Pikachu jumped on her shoulder. "(If I may ask, why do you bother with them and their goading, Ash had stated repeatedly that you meant more to him than all of them combine)?" Pikachu inquired as his partner's lover gave him a light pat on the head.
"I want to show them the reason why Ash chose me." Elena said solemnly. "As much as I don't want to do this, I want to shut his friends up and to show them that, if they want Ash, they have to go through me first." Elena stated fiercely.
Pikachu chuckled at that as he gave her a week slap on the head. "(You just want to show-off, I swear, you and Ash are exactly alike)." Pikachu commented with a laughed before he glared at her, making the while haired woman flinched. "(I'll help you but let me at least warn you, do not ever gamble Ash's love for your pride. Trust me, that would break his heart and his very being, and if that happens, I'll kill you on the spot)." Pikachu threatened her while a solemn expression adorned Elena's face.
"I will never do that, Ash is everything to me." Elena said firmly and passionately.
Pikachu smiled at those words. "(I know and you mean everything to him as well so please, don't let them get to you)." Pikachu advised gently.
Elena nodded at that as she gave him an assuring smile. "Don't worry, I'm better than that and I'm a better woman then those three anyway." Elena exclaimed with pride as Ricardo entered the room, a laptop in hand.
"Young Mistress, you're in the competition." Ricardo informed her causing an excited smile to grace her face.
"Thank you Ricardo, you are so efficient." Elena complimented as she grabbed a Poke ball from her purse.
Ricardo chuckled goodheartedly as he gave her a respectful bow. "Anything for you and Ash, milady." Ricardo stated as he left the room to give Elena some space.
Elena gave the retreating Ricardo a curt nod as she played with the necklace that Ash gave her. This may be shallow of her but she will fight for what is hers, Ash belongs to her, it's time for those admirers of his to know that fact. "Ash, sorry but I'm going to act harshly now." Elena whispered as she kissed the necklace that means so much to her.
(Scene Change)
May and Dawn were preparing for Pokémon Festival, both of them not in a good mood. That girl that white haired bitch really annoyed them. How Ash could like that annoying girl or even stand her was beyond them, she wasn't even a trainer but that frustrating tramp had him wrapped around her finger and that itself was something that they cannot believe.
They had travelled with Ash for the longest of time, falling head over heels in love with him in the process. They did everything to try to gain his affection but to no avail, he was as clueless as a rock when it comes to romance. But when he was with that girl, he was all lovey-dovey to her and it disgusts them. They worked so hard to get his affection while the girl that they barely knew was showered by his loving attention. It made them sick for Ash gave her his undivided attention while they had to work hard for it.
"Arceus, I want to throttle that girl." Dawn breathed out as she finished putting her gown on.
"Me too," May exclaimed as she bit her lips in frustration. "What does Ash see in her?" May wondered in anger as the image of that white haired girl flooded her mind.
"Don't know, but there's one thing I can guarantee you." Dawn mumbled as she looked at May right in the eye. "After we leave this place, I am not going to let Ash out of my sight in the remainder of our journey in Sinnoh. That bitch had her claws all over him for far too long." Dawn stated as May gave her friend an approving smile.
"And Misty and I will help," May assured her fiercely. "I don't know what kind of spell that girl has Ash under on but I will not lose him to her, not by a long shot." May stated as the two gave an assuring and agreeable nod with each other.
"You know," A sweet voice suddenly interrupted the two causing them to turn their heads and the sight before made them growl. "You guys already lost him to me; you guys just don't want to accept it yet." A snide voiced stated calmly as pale blue eye gazed at the two calmly.
"What are you doing here?" May snarled as she and Dawn glared at Elena, who was wearing a very elegant Kimono, beside her was that white Lucario that Ash had given her and, to add insult to injury, Ash's Pikachu was on her shoulder.
Elena chuckle a bit as she smiled deviously. "For your information, I'm entering the contest." Elena told them as she spun around playfully. "Do you guys like my Kimono, Ash bought it for me when I was in your home town, Hikari?" Elena asked playfully and it took both May and Dawn all their restrains from attacking her.
"Are you here just to gloat or just to annoy us?" May asked as she tried to calm her nerves down.
"Would you believe me when I say both?" Elena said in a tone that she uses to speak to little children. "I'll be seeing you two in the contest, and I hope that Ash didn't waste his time helping you guys with your careers." Elena said as she eyed the two of them sharply.
"You, competing in the contest, you won't survive the first round." May stated smugly.
"Have you forgotten who my sister is?" Elena asked them exasperatedly. "I can give Ash a run for his money and I could actually last five minutes against Sarah, something that you two and that water-type girl barely accomplished last time. Heck, if my memory is correct, you guys didn't even last a minute against her and it was three-on-one, how pathetic." Elena commented airily as the two sneered at her.
"I really do wish that you get pass the first round." Dawn spoke dementedly. "Because I want to personally drive you to the ground."
"We'll see about that, thought I will say this. By day's end, I'll show you both the reason why Ash is so fond of me." Elena turned her back on them and began to walk away but not before saying something to them that truly angered them. "By the way, I really do hope that I'll be given the chance to fight you two, it would be the best chance for me to show you two the reason why Ash is extremely fond of me. I mean, I may be his one month stop but at least I know what I am to him. What about you two, do guys even know what you guys are to him?" Elena asked them as she exited the room, just in time to dodge two chairs that the two coordinators threw at her.
Outside the room, Jane could not help but shook her head as she gazed at her sister amusedly. "Was that necessary?" Jane asked and was met by the smile that was usually found in her face.
"I'm going to take a page out of your book, sister." Elena said with a very frightening smile. "I going to put those girls to their place and that place is beneath my feet. They shouldn't worry though, I would invite them to mine and Ash's wedding." Elena chuckled at that as Jane could not help but smile.
"You are a very devious woman." Jane commented as the two walk to the private changing room for Elena. She, technically, did own the company that was sponsoring this event, which means she has certain perks.
"I've learn from the best." Elena replied with a laughed.
"So, you really are going through with this?" Jane asked seriously. "You're mostly a battler, not some kind of homo showing off beautiful moves and whatnot."
"Those two are coordinators; I would like to beat them in their own game." Elena exclaimed with a smile.
"You have nothing to prove, the brat already picked you." Jane said, trying to persuade her sister to not join this ludicrous of a contest.
"I know, but I want to prove something to them." Elena replied with a serious look. "Being in love, my sister, is very complicated, especially if the person you're in love with is capable of charming several girls." Elena added begrudgingly.
Jane choose not to comment at that, although, a thought was playing in her mind. 'Only you, Elena, only you are capable of having a perfect man.'
(Scene Change)
"WHAT THE HELL JUST HAPPENED?" A Team Galactic commander asked furiously as there excavator were suddenly destroyed and most of them were dead when does bizarre violet beams suddenly rain down from the sky.
"I have no idea sir." One of the surviving grunts answered as the rest of the survivors met at the base of the volcano, the original 120 that came for the excavation was now cut down to fifteen and the original 45 excavator and 10 aircrafts were all destroyed, courtesy of that strange beam that practically dismantled the mountain to pieces.
The Galactic commander growled a bit and was wondering what the hell hit them. He knew that the Pokémons residing in the mountain could not produce such power for most of them are fire types and the only beam-based move that they could probably used were Hidden Power and Hyper Beam, none of those two moves could do that much damaged in one blow. "Have we succeeded in contacting HQ yet?" The commander asked in frustration and fear as he gazed at his subordinates who was trying to operate a bang-up radio.
"Nothing yet sir," The grunt answered as he desperately tinker with the radio. The grunt was sweating bullets as he feared that those strange violet beams once again rain down upon them and finished them off.
Suddenly, a mirror appeared behind them, and before they could react, the mirror suddenly fired several white beams, piercing them on the heart, killing them on impact.
"Well, that's that." Ash grimaced as he felt no human life remaining in the holy ground. He killed once, he regretted it but he did not dwell in it. They made their choice and he made his.
"Maria, release the souls." Ash ordered with a deep sighed. As Maria was busy releasing the souls that she had collected, he closed his eyes and tried to focus on the bond that he now shares with Elena. He wants to at least know what his lover was up to.
After a minute or so, Ash opened his eyes before sighing deeply before letting out a growl of anger. "They called her my one month stop, of all the brazen audacity." Ash cursed as his wings sprout from his back before taking the sky. "And they even force my Elena to battle, are those guys nuts?" Ash mumbled out loud as he flew towards Sun Lake Town faster than lightning itself. He was half upset at Elena for provoking his friends, he knew for a fact that she dislikes his female friends for, in Elena's words and he quotes, 'using him to further their careers'. He really did not understand where she came up with that.
But, even thought he was upset with his lover for provoking them, he was furious with those three for annoying her, they may be his friends but Elena was everything to him and she was his priority. How dare they insult her, calling her a witch, calling her his one month stop, he had half a mind to blast them with his Diffusion Element. 'The nerve of them, insulting my Elena like that.' Ash thought darkly as his body literally emitted lightning.
'My dear, calm down, they are not that annoying.' Ash actually stopped after hearing Elena's voice.
'Elena,'Ash voiced as he used his Moonlight Element to conjure an illusion to hide his presence. The Royal Element Moon has a unique special ability, it could conjure self sustaining and corporal illusion and it could magnify the strength of a typical Element ten-fold. Ash usually used this Element to hide himself from his enemies for a quick kill or to get away from his friends to spend time with Elena. 'This is, unexpected.'
'Yeah, never thought our telepathic link could reach this far.' Elena said in surprised.
'I am extremely powerful, after all.' Ash boasted as he suddenly felt an ache inside his head.
'I already know that love, no need to boast.' Elena lectured with a giggled.
Ash chuckled a bit before sighing deeply. 'Was provoking my friends' necessary love?' Ash asked as he massaged his temple. Even thought they were miles away, Ash could tell that Elena was sighing deeply.
'I don't like them, Brock and Gary are okay, and I could get along with them, those three on the other hand, they hate me as much as I dislike them.' Elena reasoned apologetically. 'Ash, I know you want me to eventual get along with them but, they just don't like me and vice-versa. 'Elena stated sadly.
Ash had to suppress a groan at that. 'I see, there that difficult huh.' Ash mumbled in disappointment, he at least hope that his female companion could at least be a bit civil with her. 'Don't break them.' Ash requested solemnly.
'Of course.' Elena answered passively.
'What time will the contest start?' Ash asked as he cancelled the illusion around him.
'Noon, thirty minutes from now, why you asked?' Elena asked curiously until it hit her. 'You're going to fly from wherever you are to Sun Lake Town at full throttle, aren't you?' Elena asked blankly.
'Of course,' Ash answered as his entire body emitted a strong burst of electricity. 'You rarely battle, my Queen, I wouldn't miss watching your elegance for the world.' Ash exclaimed passionately as he rocketed towards the northern direction.
'You do know that those words don't affect me anymore, loved.' Elena commented with a giggle.
'I know but it won't stop me from saying them.' Ash answered back as the two once again sealed their telepathic connection.
Ash took a deep breath before using his Lightning Aura to boost his movement speed. He needs to watch his lover perform. It is a matter of life.
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Jane and Ricardo were looking at Elena funny as she suddenly went into a trance. Jane in particular was waving her hand across her eyes. "Elena, hello, are you there?" That was enough knock Elena out of her stupor.
"Ricardo, make sure I'm the last performer in the contest." Elena ordered her, ignoring the stares coming from her sister. "Ash will be arriving late and I want to make sure that he sees me performing." Elena explained and Ricardo merely nodded as he whipped out his phone. Jane on the other hand was a bit confused.
"How do you know that?" Jane inquired curiously.
Elena merely gave her a sheepish smile. "Let's just say Ash and I have a new way of communicating with each other and leave it at that." Elena explained but Jane was not content with that explanation and said the word that was at the tip of her tongue.
"Aura?" Jane asked and that single word was enough for Ricardo to stumble off his feet.
Ricardo instantly stood up before bringing out a revolver and pointing the gun between Jane's eyes.
"How do you know the young master's secret?" Ricardo asked in an outraged tone as Jane made a swift motion to grab the gun but Ricardo countered by twisting her arm and slamming her face first to the nearest wall before pressing the gun on the back of her head. "Answer me," Ricardo demanded but before thing can get out of hand, Elena swiped the gun from his hand.
"Ricardo, don't hurt my sister and she already knows." Elena informed him as she disarmed the revolver before handing it back to Ricardo. Ricardo nodded as he released Jane. Jane did not take kindly of being roughen up and was about retaliate when Elena put a hand on her fist.
"Sorry for that sis, but Ricardo is just very protective." Elena said as Ricardo exited the room.
Jane merely narrowed her eyes as she flexed her arms a bit. "No self respecting lawyer could do that to me." Jane grumbled under hear breath.
Elena chuckled a bit at that. "Let's just say that Ricardo is not an ordinary lawyer." Elena exclaimed with a chuckle. "Ash and I won't trust our business affairs to a man that can even defend himself. As far as we know, Ricardo could give Papa Dan a run for his funny and he is very efficient with a gun."
Jane nodded, making a mental note to slap that man across the fact the next time they meet. "So, Aura?"
"Aura." Elena answered sheepishly.
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