Lt. Surge: Alright babies, it's Friday!
Sabrina: What are you so happy about?
Koga: Isn't it obvious?
Sabrina & Surge: No.
Koga: I am a man of few words, but I will elaborate. The author had an insomniac moment some time ago.
Lt. Surge: Oh, yeah. Wait,
Sabrina: Were we,
Koga: All of us were in it, but at different stages.
QUEENSPELLER67: Thank you for that explanation, Koga. I'm glad I sorted that out.
Koga: You're just excited, aren't you?
Will: So, the author read a story some time ago, on this very site.
Karen: Oh, brother. Seriously writing us as siblings?
QUEENSPELLER67: Hey, the story I read was about you 2 as husband & wife!
Will & Karen: Me, married to him/her?
QUEENSPELLER67 smirks evilly: Yeah. There's a ship for that.
Will: Wait, what was the story called?
Karen: Yeah, who wrote it?
QUEENSPELLER67: Not me.
Brendan: Good, I can actually appear at a chapter.
Lucas: I had a chapter all to myself!
Paul: Don't be so egocentric, Rowan.
Brendan: Yeah, don't be so self-centered, Lucas.
Paul face palms, as Brendan just stated what Paul had said.
Paul: The author has planned this carefully. My one dare went well.
Brendan: Dare? Didn't I appear in the chapter?
Lucas: I know I did. I had fun. Let's see what the author has to say right now!
Author's Note: Yeah, today's Friday. This chapter is actually kinda short, because I'm planning one-shots for 3 days that relate to each other; sort of. First off, Lt. Surge, Sabrina & Koga are the main target prisoners. Since I "met" them in Kanto, that's why they appeared first. Second, I did read a story some time ago about Will & Karen being husband & wife. I loved it. "Till Battle Do Us Part", by houndoomandgloom. It was a one-shot for the ship between Will & Karen, which has a name & appears on my profile. I have 4 polls, 2 of which have been around for a while & these 2 are kinda new. Three, the dares Paul, Brendan, & Lucas were referring to mere seconds ago is somewhat my doing. "Dare or Truth: Pokémon Style," by stocky-parker-dog; a new friend on the site. The latest chapter includes my dares & my truths. I didn't get as much attention as I expected on the Eevee evolving discussion, which will be broken down in this chapter, but under a different type. I don't own Pokémon. This chapter is dedicated to untitledmind. Plus, it's late, but you're lucky to be getting an update. Without further ado, here's chapter 17!
Chapter 17: Prisoners
(Somewhere in Kanto. Location unknown. Tuesday. Sabrina's P.O.V.)
So, it's been a few years. I haven't seen Trent in a while, but I've heard what he's up to. Mother is still a doll. Somehow, I have manifested some of my psychic energy into a doll; of myself as a child. Ever since I've gotten here, my powers have been out of whack. I don't like this uniform, but I'm not the only one. Thankfully, my father ran the gym before me & if approved by the League President, gym leaders can have formal meetings amongst themselves. However, I recognized Will & he is a fellow Psychic-specialist & gym leader in the Johto region. Since Kanto & Johto share 2 Elite 4 members, we're allowed to meet, but, we have to let at least one know about it. My hair has grown longer, but Greta & Anabel are still my friends. Meetings like these have to be secluded. Giovanni is a peculiar man. The meeting starts at 11.
(Same day, same location. Karen's P.O.V.)
Apparently, ever since we got here, William's psychic powers have gone haywire beyond belief. Thank Mew we're having a meeting albeit under Kanto terms. William & I have new gym trainers, but are unsure if we'd actually make them gym leaders. Well, William does like Whitney; to be honest, I just miss Morty. I don't know much about Kanto itself; save the cities William has been caught in. Over the years, my hair has gotten longer, I have gotten taller & I worry about Paul.
William, on the other hand, well, he's matured to a degree & I mean, he's just amazing. He has teleported into other regions. I have a friend in Hoenn & a friend in Unova, as well. Mother is a Kalos native. William's hair is naturally brown, but when it's contest or gym battle time, he puts on the mask & dyes his hair purple. One more ribbon & he can compete in Johto's Grand Festival, two more are needed in Unova, & three more are needed for Kalos. As Gym Leaders, we stick together. I usually am up before he is. I'm lucky if it's not with an aching jaw. Well, I'll be with Sabrina, for this meeting.
(A little later, Lt. Surge's P.O.V.)
I didn't like wearing gloves; unless it was winter or for combat exercise. I missed my wife dearly, my 3 kids. 2 sons, 1 daughter. Boots, I didn't mind. I was in the army. Only, the region itself went under a name change. From Soha to Unova. I made a few good friends in the army. Not many people, even if they have Grass types, can best my Raichu. I might as well confess. Oh, look, the ladies. I am the Vermilion Gym Leader, I know what I'm doing.
(At about the same time, Will's P.O.V.)
"Rhydon, Horn Drill!" was the command of a Hoenn coordinator.
"Nidoqueen, Horn Drill!" was the command of a Sinnoh coordinator.
I rolled my eyes. "Espeon use Light Screen, followed up with a Psybeam. Exeggutor, Reflect, then Leech Seed."
I was doing a double battle against Brendan Birch & Lucas Rowan, Rhydon belonging to the former, Nidoqueen to the latter. Oh, Mew, they had to be getting bored for the one-hit KO moves. Normally, Karen referees my battles here. I felt bad that Paul had to.
Paul said, "Rhydon & Nidoqueen are unable to battle. The winner of the contest match goes to Will of New Bark Town."
I stroked Espeon & Exeggutor, congratulating them. As I picked Espeon up, I noticed Paul talking with the other boys.
"Brendan, Lucas, Paul?" All 3 stopped & sharply turned their heads. I had a meeting with the others.
"Brendan, try working on defense with Rhydon. Lucas, the same goes for you & Nidoqueen."
"Rhydon, return," were the words of Professor Birch's only son, Brendan. Brendan, by no means is an only child.
"Nidoqueen, return," were the words that came out of Lucas's mouth. He was the grandson of Professor Rowan.
As for Paul Matthews, Ivy, as I've heard, he is the son of Professor Felina Ivy; however, his uncle is also a Professor, as is an aunt. (A/N: Brendan is not an only child, he just likes being around the guys. Lucas, as you saw, is an only child. You're probably wondering where Reggie, Trent & the others are now, right? Keep wondering, because this is a foreshadowing chapter, dear readers. I didn't post ages for a reason. *clears throat* I said that the evolution of Giovanni's Meowth would be explained in chapter 28. QC [Quick Clarification], I'll touch base on it in chapter 28. I'll shut it, now.)
After they all bowed to me, "Tor?" "Spe?" were the responses of my partners. I put Espeon down & stroked her. I looked at Exeggutor & sighed, "Enough is enough. You want your Poffins?" offering their snack.
As I fed them, I could hear Paul faintly muttering. He was upset, that was for sure. Espeon, due to her nature, finished first. Exeggutor looked & I said, "Espeon, get to Karen ASAP. I might be a while." Espeon nodded & went off.
Truth be told, I was waiting for Koga. The poisonous ninja master himself.
(A/N: Okay, things might get a little weird. This is Koga we're talking about. As far as Fuchsia goes, Koga is one of my favorites! *clears throat* Koga's wife is currently ill, Aya lives with him as she has had her heart break again. However, it was not the same. As for Janine? Read on.)
(At around the same time, Koga's P.O.V.)
I tend to meditate, quite often. It takes years of focus & practice to communicate through meditation.
"We've been in Kanto this whole time, Aya."
"I thought so, dear brother."
"Something is troubling you, Aya." There is silence. I can feel it.
"You or Janine?" More silence. Aya trains hard & is training Janine.
"Janine feels the reason Jana is sick is all her fault." I wasn't surprised. I was running low on light.
"Aya, train hard. Janine doesn't need to push herself. I will explain when the time is right. Start with the archery."
As my candlelight ran low, I opened my eyes.
"Janine needs you & the other boys now more than ever. I love you all." My light flickered.
As I stood up, I could hear Paul talking with the boys.
"You 2 seriously need to train harder. Hard work goes oh so far."
"Yeah, Paul. Sure." They stopped in their tracks. I opened my door. I seldom do it. "Did they lose again?"
"Maybe," was the casual reply of Brendan, whereas Lucas shrugged. Paul bowed & said, "Master Koga, were," I cut him off.
"Not at all. Your curiosity has been piqued by my room, has it not?"
"Yeah, it," now, it was Paul's turn. He shot a glance at Lucas who spoke for the first time since breakfast.
"Rhetorical question. We would like to look in the rooms. Sabrina & Karen share a room." At this, I was stunned, but vaguely recalled Isabel's triplets being around Janine's age.
"What does it look like?"
"Dark. A few lights," as Brendan looked in, he could see the candle light.
"Their room is purple on the walls. Pauly," but Paul cut Lucas off by putting him to sleep. My stoicism remained & I said, "I have a meeting. I doubt that William & Lt. Surge would mind." Paul smirked & said, "We'll wait for Lucas to get up. Thank," but before he could thank me, I left.
I walked outside, figuring he would be there. "How is Exeggutor?" William is quite the man. Behind the mask is a great gentleman.
"Getting better. I can't wait to, you know." I knew. William & I solemnly walked, leaving the boys to venture.
I sat down. "Isabel, Alexander, a pleasure." I saw Sabrina's expression, icy. I turned to the lieutenant. I figured.
"Karen, William, the Viridian Gym leaders, Isabel & Alexander." Karen smiled & said, "Paul has said numerous things about you." William kept it short, "What Karen says is right. Why are you contacting us?"
Alexander raised a brow. "One of the other headmasters at Tech is from Hoenn. I can't state his name, due to confidentiality purposes." (Read the bottom note for a clarification).
"Anyway, what Alex means is something you 3 know about." I thought for a second & exchanged glances between Sabrina, who is on the verge of tears & the lieutenant, who decided to break the silence. "Isabel, what will happen to the trainers of the gym?" Sabrina shot him a stare.
"Professor, have you had any contact with your eldest?" Alex sighed & said, "Yeah, he's with Reggie & Connor. He plans on traveling to Unova & Kalos with Connor. Reggie travels with them because he can stay calm." I took a deep breath & stood up. "Alexander, my departure is early." I stood up & walked back to where I left the boys. Sabrina wasn't in the mood, as she heard of her love's true plans, Surge sat where I just was. Then, there were William & Karen, who, in my mind, had the potential of being in the Elite 4.
I went to my room, hoping the boys didn't attempt to set a fire.
(Karen's P.O.V.)
"Koga!" He turned & gave a small smile. "You're freaking out for an unnecessary reason." I was surprised when Sabrina put her puppet down.
"Paul isn't like the other boys. He has respect. Plus, he's been in our room."
I was ready to scream in frustration. I thought, "Birch, Rowan, if you touch the things that you're not supposed to, you are so dead!" I clenched my fist & my jaw as well. I sank.
"Sorry. Karen's a tad stressed. Paul's just waiting to go to Hoenn." The voice of reason, Will.
Isabel smiled & said, "From what the reports are in Johto, you & Will have potential. Speaking of, your gyms?"
"What about them?" Will snapped. My turn.
"We do have gym trainers, like Kanto. Why, what's up?" I asked.
"Easy, baby. You know how ruthless he's been acting, even towards Paul. Anyway, my youngest seems to be your baby's age."
The professor said, "Triplets. Ace is the only undefeated gym trainer in Kanto." I was shocked, Sabrina wasn't.
"Who's Ace?" I asked. Sabrina was the only female I trusted here. She turned & said, "The youngest. Tree has 2 losses whereas Flair has 5." I noted her tone. Code names. The boss's nieces & nephews. Rumors were going around.
"Ace is trying to recruit other gym trainers. She's a double agent. Of course the Elite 4 are allowed to train. We bypassed this with Lance," Alex said, a tone of pride in his voice. Alex, to my knowledge, was the Fire-type of the duo.
"Isabel, you might wanna take over. Tree, Flair!" Sabrina smirked, but her expression turned icy.
"Continue. Bypass?" I was shocked, more than Will.
"Your sister is Paul's mom. How is she?" Sabrina stated.
"Alright. Paul & Reggie don't know. Look, Ace is picky. Sabrina, I know what you see in my son & Alex & I approve. I've been leading the gym for the past year. Paul as you know turns 10, whereas the triplets are turning 9. Ace works for the G-men. She keeps a low profile & is a few inches or so shorter than Paul."
Sabrina nodded. I looked at Will. "Will has only 1 gym trainer & that's his coworker, Whitney. I've got a few myself; 2, to be exact."
"Mom, a challenger's here!" I heard a little girl say. "Okay Ace, you know what you practiced."
We were in conference on a webcam. "How many badges do you have?" "Five." Ace, as I'd later call her was known for the rules & the minimum still stands at 5. Most save the Viridian Gym for last. "You'll meet with Ace in an hour. She's got brown eyes & wears sunglasses."
I studied her image & Sabrina said, "We'll keep our eyes open. Wait, is that," but was cut off by an attack being aimed. I last heard, "You missed!"
Lt. Surge & Will were fast. Sabrina began to log off & said, "Kadabra's signature move." I was perplexed.
"Ace isn't too far in age from Paul. Let's just say, there was a battle on one of my days out." I stayed close.
"Ace is psychic & a top notch trainer. You'll like her. Paul's been in our room. You know the boys won't raid our drawers."
"You're aware that Will is my brother, right?" she stood up, having teleported herself.
(Still Karen's P.O.V.)
We were back in our room. To my relief, our drawers were locked & armed. A young girl I heard said, "If you go further down my shirt, I'm going to have to charge you with assault." The young male's voice wasn't Proton; Proton was off limits to the females.
"Saffron, there's a grunt for you," & our door opened. "Petrel, you should've knocked." The grunt was small & was wearing that of a new grunt. Petrel tended to get on my nerves.
"Petrel, I'll take her. Do take her advice," as I slammed the door in his face.
The little girl pressed her ear against the door & smirked when she heard it lock. She began to remove her grunt uniform to reveal a pair of jeans & a jacket I was all too familiar with.
"So," the girl's voice changed after touching a headset. Sabrina sat on the bed & said, "Hello, Ace."
Ace grinned & said, "You're Karen, right?" I put my hands up & she blinked. "I'm not arresting you. You talked with my mom."
"Kinesis. You're getting better at it. The student is excelling," Sabrina calmly said.
Ace deadpanned as she sat on the floor & pulled out a laptop. She had it on voice command. "Welcome, Ace. Who do you wish to call?"
Ace looked at us & said, "Give me Carmine." Her laptop complied & she levitated. "Dialing, Carmine." She adjusted the volume & the phone rang. "Lock three, code blue delta," she continued into the computer.
"All soundproofing complete. Carmine is not picking up from base 1." Ace said, "Wait for it. Okay, blue delta, code 09." Immediately, Lance's voice was heard.
"Karen. Sabrina. Ace, well, well."
"Infiltration is creepy. Honestly, for future missions," the champion smiled & said, "You'll be older & armed. Volts charged?"
She held up a taser & said, "Yes. Carmine, I'm not stupid." Lance folded his arms, he was at the Indigo Plateau, of all places.
"Yes, but you're 9 as well. Blue delta code 09 means 2 gym leaders are in danger." Ace raised a brow & said, "Violet City & Saffron City. Zoom out," & pressed a button.
"Karen. It's been a while. I'm Ace's superior. She's known for speed, stealth, & intelligence."
"You forgot that I'm a flirt; honestly, Carmine. I can't wait to battle you at the Plateau!"
Lance smirked & said, "We'll see. Now, as for the escape. You've got the blueprints?"
Ace nodded & pulled out what looked like a small surf board, but was really a flash drive. She cracked her knuckles & said, "Transfer begin."
Author's Note: Done! Phew, that was a doozy. Yes, more than one headmaster is at Tech & he is from Hoenn. The one from Hoenn is NOT Ash's father; the one from Kalos was Alexander & the other one (who spoke of Delia) is Ash's father. Not many discussions on Eevee evolving. This is the second to last chapter of Eevee evolving discussions, but I'm going to say this as an announcement: Eevee & all 8 evolutions will debut in the story at some point. Leave any Eevee comments in the reviews below. College is killing me (not literally, but to any of my fellow collegiate students out there might know what I mean) & my class is almost over. You 2, take it away. *Exits*
Dawn: Wait, what?
Paul: Queen is obviously in a bad mood, despite it being Friday. In PMs, she's slowly discussed plans for new fictions.
Dawn: I thought this was about shipping.
Paul: It is. Anyway, her one-shot series will be extended & after she closes her crossover polls, she'll have chapter 17 up.
Dawn: Then, that means the readers have time to vote in the polls. More time.
Paul: Yes. So, she's got her one-shots (including the ones that aren't in a series) planned & more crossover details. Her new fictions are K or K+. Well, 2 are, the third is still debatable.
Dawn: QUEENSPELLER67?
Post A/N: So yeah, 3 new fics & I'm accepting Beta requests. For those of you not reading my crossovers, the third fic will explain their personalities a little more. My Kai/Nya crossover poll is up & so far only has one vote. Speaking of "Fiery Destiny", I am accepting suggestions via review or PM. You hopefully know how to use the review box. As for the PM for "Fiery Destiny", make the subject "Pokémon for Kai & Nya." Anyway, that's pretty much the end of my rambling. Have a good day/weekend. It's Friday & I'm leaving my mind. Oh, wait, before I exit, chapter 18 probably won't come out until I sort out my crossovers, so you still have time to vote in the crossover & other polls. The poll is closing soon for Kai & Nya, so smack that vote button!