A/N: Ah, the big 30! In here things are set up for the upcoming new Whirl Islands scene. It won't be plot filler like the Seafoam one was. Oh and Kaylie's baby comes a bit early as well—just not in this chapter. Oh and I didn't mess up with the ending to the last chapter. I know it was supposed to be Taylor but I think I mentioned way back a he was merely helping to defend Blackthorn.
Last time on Pokemon World War: Matt and Zora's Team investigated the Rogue Super Soldier. They discovered something shocking: It was Jordan, back from the dead! Ken, the scientist who created him offered to help as well. He started to regret that when he was forced to confront Zora. Kris also completed her training in Blackthorn City and received a Scale Fossil. The group then began the trip west to meet up with Ted a National Park.
Chapter 30
"And don't you idiots come around these parts again!" I said before rolling a boulder after some Cattle Thieves. We'd been asked to help out with a problem at the Moo Moo Farm between Olivine City and Ecruteak City. Having dealt with it, the Miltank and Tauros were now safe.
"Thanks for all your help." Said the Farmer. "We couldn't have done it without your help!"
"Think nothing of it." Said Alex. "It's all in a days work!" We then continued on towards Olivine City. That detour had taken a month to take care of. Now that it was behind us we were ready to move on.
"I wonder if we'll ever encounter anything like that again?" Asked Katrin.
"You never know these days." I replied. "This country's economy is dead, so people are doing whatever they feel is necessary to survive."
"I just wish they'd do the right thing and leave the country." Said Ann. "As long as Ash is running Johto things will only get worse."
"That is one thing people fail to realize." Said Fin. "We must be ready to take action." After traveling for a bit more we stopped a trading post to rest. It was the middle of the day but having travelled a very long distance, we all were feeling pretty tired.
"Celes is the only one of us getting much sleep around here." said Katrin as she held her baby sister. "I think I'll sleep all day long when this is finally over!"
"That's provided Ash doesn't possess any dangerous weapons of mass destruction." I said. "The U.S. wanted to hit Goldenrod with an ICBM but when they heard I was here, the order was rescinded."
"Sounds like they have a lot of faith in you." Said Kaylie.
"I guess you could say that." I replied. "If we all die then all bets are off."
"I've said it before and I'll say it again." Said Alex. "War is hell. It's more a less an event in which opposing military forces try to outfight the other. From a Soldier's point of view, survival is the name of the game. When you're in the middle of combat you will use any means necessary to keep yourself alive—even if it means resorting to eating your dead comrades."
"That's disgusting!" Ann exclaimed, trying not to puke.
"I thought so too." Said Alex. "Until I actually had to do that.
"Please spare us the details." Said Kaylie. "I'd rather not know!"
"I agree." I said. "Besides, it could be very upsetting to Kaylie."
"What's that supposed to mean?" She asked. "Don't take my being pregnant too lightly. I'm not scared so easily. Besides, I've already seen worse."
"Your hands are shaking." Said Fin. "I don't recall it being cold outside, either." We all looked and they certainly were.
"What could be causing that?" Asked Nautica.
"Post-Traumatic Stress." Alex explained. "After you've survived a few life and death situations, it takes your mind and body a bit longer to adjust to the shock of a war zone. Some people say it goes away in time."
"Is there any way to stop it?" Jack asked.
"I really don't know." said Alex. "So much for being the expert soldier…"
"I don't feel so good." said Kaylie before falling over.
"Hey!" I exclaimed. I caught her before she hit the floor.
"You don't look so well, either." Said Alex. "We'd better get you to a hospital."
"Will my mom be there?" Kaylie asked.
"I'd think so." I said as I took a phone out of my pocket. About an hour later, Kaylie was getting treated for a very high fever at Olivine General Hospital. Her baby was fine, though. Since Ash cancelled Kaylie's health coverage we had to pay the hospital for her to be treated. When May, the new Olivine Gym Leader heard about Kaylie she came right over. It had been some time since they'd seen each other so we gave them some privacy. Having not seen May and Kaylie together since me and Ann were married it was pretty awkward. The fact that the hospital was being heavily guarded was also somewhat disturbing. It seemed Olivine was getting ready to respond to anything.
"I wonder what's going on with this place?" Asked Katrin. "I never expected this much security at a hospital."
"Something must be going on." I said, getting out of a chair. A bit later we learned Ash had sent some Soldiers to come and get us. Apparently he wanted Kaylie and Alex brought in. After learning this we realized that staying was no longer an option.
"We have to get out of town." Said Alex as we all came into Kaylie's hospital room. "Your father has sent us a bit of trouble."
"What are you talking about?" Asked May. "They're only here to find the Terrorist Leader Ted Toss. They wouldn't dare try to harm Kaylie."
"That's what you think." Said Ann. "I thought the same thing when Ted and I were married. You were at the wedding too. He showed up with a bunch of his men with vengeance in mind."
"He also tried to kidnap me the day I was born." Said Katrin.
"And he tried to destroy his own sister." Said Fin.
"Not only that, he sent an assassin to kill me." Said Alex.
"And let's not forget the fact that he's tried to kill me over the last 14 years." I said. "He's just like his father, Giovanni. I've fought them both and neither of them have been able to defeat me. In all seriousness, if you don't get as far away from Ash as you can he'll try to kill you next."
"He wouldn't dare try to kill a Gym Leader!" May exclaimed. "Even HE can't be excused from something like that."
"He already has." I said replied as I showed her the images Chuck sent me months ago. "Jasmine was killed at sea by the Navy. Chuck discovered her body several months ago. If you need more proof of that, I'd be more than happy to show you more pictures." Suddenly the room was swarmed with soldiers, all with their weapons drawn. Alex and Jack immediately drew their weapons. I drew the Sword of Time.
"What do you think you're doing?!" Asked May.
"Don't think, shoot!" Said one of the guards.
"It's not safe here!" Katrin exclaimed as she drew her swords. "I'll take care of this." There was a flash of light and I felt the space begin to distort. We were about to teleport. When things stabilized, everyone but the soldiers were on Route 34.
"That was too close." Said Nautica. "We almost had a shootout in a hospital!"
"Even I know violence and medical facilities should not go hand in hand." I said.
"Who are you?" May asked me. "Can you really defeat Team Rocket?"
"We've had a couple of run-ins in the past." I said. "It won't be the first time."
"In that case, I wish you luck." May replied. "Having seen it for myself, I now know how dangerous Ash is. I only wish I'd done something sooner. And to think he'd want to kill his own child…"
"And grandchild." Alex added, pointing to Kaylie's belly. "Kaylie is going to have a baby. That was one of the reasons he wanted me out of the way. Fortunately, Ted saved my life."
"I guess I owe you more than I can ever repay you." Said May.
"Try to hide out somewhere." I said. "Get out of Johto, if possible. Ash's mother is living alone in Viridian Forest. She could use some company. She'd also be able to tell you more about Ash and Zora's father."
"I'll look forward to that." Said May. "I hope we meet again." With that, she ran back towards Olivine City.
"Looks like that's one more person we've met who genuinely believed Ash was a hero." Said Cyrus.
"Now we have one more place to go to." I said, pointing to the sea. "Cianwood City. After that we're going back to Goldenrod."
"The water looks good for flying." Said Nautica. We then mounted some flying pokemon and were on our way.
End Chapter 30.
Damn, that was something, eh? Just a flat out revision! I never thought I'd have done that so quickly. Next chapter is the usual goodness. Yes, more references to Metal Gear Solid. I was really obsessed with that game when I wrote this I guess. It's an outstanding game though so it's cool.