Chapter 12: Some Joke?

Drew's POV

Previously~

"Hello Drew. Today, you make a choice. The door on your right contains what you seek, but careful. By passing through that door, you'll lose your vampire powers and become a mere human being. The door on your left will allow you to get out and you are also able to keep your powers, but you will be unable to get the thing that you desire. What path will you choose my dear young one. Choose wisely. You only got this one shot."

Present

What should I choose? Both things are really important to me in a way.

Urgh, but

May is more important. I couldn't live without her anyways. So losing my powers, but seeing her alive is a small price to pay. As long as she lives, I'm good.

I then walked pass the door on my right. As I walked through the door, I felt my powers drain away. The flower was insight, but I couldn't get to it. There was like an invisible shield separating me from the flower.

I grew desperate.

Is this some sort of prank?

I lost my powers, but I still can't get the flower?

What kind of sick joke is this?

I banged my bare fists against the invisible barrier continuously, hoping for the barrier to just disappear.

Ash's POV

Previously~

If you jump into the pond to retrieve the flower, you will lose the ability to capture pokemons in a pokéball and lose your powers. Make your decision wisely."

Present

Lose my powers and ability to capture a pokemon? But being a Pokemon master has been my dream and I love Pokemon. Is this really worth it?

No.

It's not worth it.

Why should I give up my only dream?

Being a vampire is hard enough. People sees us as a monster, a mistake in the world.

Why should I sacrifice my dream? Because I love her.

But it still isn't worth it

as it is,

definetly worth it.

I'll do it.

I held my breath and jumped into the pond and swam to the bottom, to where I saw the flower. I continued swimming, and I was getting closer and closer to the flower.

That was of course until I dropped to the ground?

I looked around me. There was no water around me at all.

No pond.

No flower.

It was like one second I was swimming to get the flower and the next, I ended up on dry solid ground.

I stood up to observe my surroundings and I saw nothing but walls. But the weird thing is the walls were made of steel?

Like what the heck?

I touched the steel surface and I think I pressed a little too hard as a dent was then formed on the steel wall. Once the metal shifted, the ground started to shake and loud sounds of rushing water could be heard. I turned around and saw a huge tidal wave heading towards me. I stared at the water wide eyed for a moment, before finally snapping out of it and started to run for my life.

But of course, I couldn't out run, running water.

So, I pushed into the swirl of water as my body twisted and turned violently in the water, hitting against all the debris.

That was until, once again, I dropped to solid ground and I spotted the flower. I walked towards the flower without thinking, till I hit an invisible wall?

I bashed the shield with all my might, but it didn't even flinch. I didn't give up.

I continued hitting the barrier until a voice spoke up,

"Stop."

I turned around and saw Drew. He sat at the side of the "room" leaning against a rock.

It was only then, I then realised that he was there. I'm guessing Drew already tried breaking the barrier, but failed.

I too, sat down like Drew leant against another rock and started to think of a way to get the flower. I was deep in thought, till I heard a small click. The sound seemed like it was coming from behind me. So I turned around and I caught the rock I was slumped against, turn to steel. I was fascinated, but time's ticking.

Is this some kind of game?

This is not fun.

People die if we fail this.

This is serious...

Paul's POV

Previously~

If you choose to take the flower, you will lose all your powers. Answer fast. Time's ticking."

Present

Urgh.

I really like my powers...but I guess troublesome is more important.

My fingers graced the flower and I was about to pick it, when the flower disappeared and changed into an icicle. There, now stood a tiny icicle instead of the flower. I pulled the icicle out and the ground began to shake. The ground opened up and swallowed me whole.

I began to slide down towards an unknown location. After what seemed like eternity, I hit rock bottom. I couldn't make out where I was. I was in a dark place, everything was pitch black. I walked around blindly with my arms stretched out, trying to locate my way around. Continuing my blind search, I didn't realise I stepped onto ice till I slipped and fell.

Falling onto the floor caused the ground to crack up once again. And also not forgetting to drag me down too.

This time, I was greeted by the sight of the flower. I tried walking towards it, but I hit an invisible barrier. I kicked the shield many times but it didn't budge.

It was only till then I noticed Ash and Drew at the side. I walked towards them and also sat down, leaning against a rock.

My rock that I was leaning against suddenly turned into ice and it was surrounded by a dark aura.

"So the barrier is blocking us from the flower?", I questioned.

Drew: "Yup. Ash and I tried breaking it, but no such luck."

Ash: "Yeah, it's like this is some kind of game to them."

Me: "You know, there must be a reason and solution to why we are here and why we are unable to get the thing we desire."

Drew: "Yup. We will never give up"

Everyone: "Never give up! Fighting!"

And damn am I optimistic...

For Dawn.

Author's note:

I apologize for any errors and the absence of ideas for Paul's situation including the lack of the girls POV.

Just enjoy the story.

No flames.

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