Ryan's Worries by WyldClaw

Plot: animeverse- oneshot. Contains spoilers for A Blast From Dad's past A little short perspective seen through Ryan Oak's Point of View while he's waiting for Sami to wake up near the end of ' Nodus. I only own Ryan, Luckie, Storm, Aki, Sami and Derek,

last revised: may 2020

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I- Ryan Christopher Shigeru Oak- felt hopeless as I gazed at my unconscious injured sister on the couch.. I hated feeling like that since i was usually the one stayed calm and collected in bad situations… and if needed i panicked after . However seeing Sami's horrendous injuries more closely as I cleaned the innumerable injuries on her arms with an originally white - now red splotched-rag I fought down the urge to scream as my stomach turned.

Keep it together Ryan. I thought, forcing my breakfast back down.

My poor pale sister was a mess. There were countless cuts all over her arms and face including a jagged long gash on one arm like she'd blocked something-which our mother's Audino confirmed wasn't that deep. Her face was pretty pale and sweaty and her tee shirt had tons of holes in it. , I tried not to look at the reddened towel as I put it on the ground next to the other dirty rags I'd used to clean the cuts. Tears built up in my eyes threatening to spill out and i wiped it them with the sleeves of my shirt. Even though I was older by her by a minute I still felt protective of her.

oh, Sami. if only you could have told me hat you were up to ? I thought but I knew the reasons probably why she did it. First off, I knew she liked Derek and would do anything for him-. The two of them were super close. Secondly, his father was her godfather and treated her like a daughter. I also knew she had a virtuous heroic personality trait she picked up from her godfather. Mr. Waterflower-Ketchum was infamous for his playing the hero and saving the day traits-which was probably what got him kidnapped in the first place.

"Sami...What happened to you?" I didn't know how she got those cuts but staring at them made my blood boil. instinct blazed through my body. I clenched my right hand into a fist for few seconds. "Who or what hurt my little sister? How did she get like this?"

I closed my eyes as the memory of seeing her in the air hit me full force.

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I was in the kitchen with dad, Arcanine and the Harrison girls- Jenni and Topaz- drinking water in paper cups discussing Sami's note which we had just found when I felt a tingle- like a mini static shock-along with a quick sense of fear- go through my body. I knew what this tingle meant-something was wrong with my twin sister. . I felt like a Ghost type had just gone through me and i shivered for a few seconds . With shaky hands i put my cup down.

Arcanine looked up from her water bowl at me ,her beige cream-colored muzzle dripping with water, as did my father. (Ry?) She asked. ( You just went pale for a few seconds.) She knew that something was wrong

" What's the matter Ryan?" Dad asked.

"I had one of those. Twin sense-" my words were cut off as Arcanine's ears twitched. Her fur fluffed up as she stood up, looked from me to out the open door and sniffed.

" What's the matter my beauty?" Dad asked the fire type.

(Sami...she and aki, storm, ash and terra are in trouble! )

My father's eyes went wide. " Wh-what kind of –"

a fairly distant BOOM that still shook the house interupted him. I dropped my water and landed on Arcanine . Dad grabbed the edge of the table while Jenni grabbed her eight-year-old adopted sister, whose light blue eyes were wide with fright.

"Wh-what was that?" Light skinned young Topaz- who wore a Tye dyed tee shirt and smudged capris asked.

"I don't know. " Dad said uncertainly. "Whatever it was I didn't like it."

"I didn't like it either. " Jenni admitted.

"Me neither. " I said, getting off the Fire Pokémon . " Sorry for -" A twinge of pain hit me for a few seconds and I gritted my teeth. I heard the Harrison girls say my name.

"Are you okay son?" my father asked. I nodded.

"I. Think so. I think Sami. Is in trouble."

"What kinda trouble? "Topaz asked.

I shrugged my shoulders. Arcanine's ears perked up again as if hearing something far away that was coming nearer. (Sami's coming this way! She, terra, aki, storm and ash are extremely hurt.) She raced out the door and we followed her.

Topaz pointed at a dark splotch spinning out of control in the sky quickly growing larger. I heard my sister yell my name and

My eyes went with fright as I saw Sami slip off Terra into the air. " Sami!"

Dad's face went pale and he looked down at Arcanine. "A-arcanine-".

She looked over at us and knew. (Don't worry Gary. I got her.) She took a running leap and jumped high into the air, catching my unconscious sister on her back before gracefully leaping down. I breathed with relieved as the fire type bounded over to my father and I.

He patted her head gently and stared at Sami. " Good girl Arcanine. Thanks. " He followed my gaze to my sister as I took in the cuts and wounds on Sami's body and her really pale face. "My poor little girl. "

(Terra and the others are in need of aide. She got hit with a bullet in the vulnerable underside of her wing and her tail and wing got hit badly.)

He looked back up to the sky where terra - still carrying Derek's Dad, Storm and Aki - was falling in the sky. Jenni and topaz called out an energetic young female Grumpig and a large female Flygon. "Buta, get on Sandra's back and fly up to Terra. " Jenni told the Grumpig. "use your psychic powers to freeze Terra in her place so that –"

(so that the others can get on Sandra's back. ) The Grumpig finished.

(then we can get Terra and them safely to the ground) Sandra the Flygon added.

"you got it, girl." Topaz told the Ground/Flying type. All four of us watched as Buta and Sandra did just that. The two Pokemon were careful when moving Terra's passengers from the pokemon's back and bringing them down to the ground next to Arcanine.

;

We all rushed over to Sandra and Arcanine and gasped our words came out in at the same time

"h-h-holy mother of Arceus…"

"wh-what happened to them?"

"holy freaking Pokegods!"

"what in the world…"

All four were in rough horrible shape. Ash was covered in countless wounds and marks- some with dried blood caked on them. His right arm and shoulder were in terrible shape and he was pale and thin. The clothes he was wearing were tattered and stained with streaks of dried blood. His arms and legs had indentations like something had been around them. Storm was also covered in bruises and whip marks- some of which were semi healed but judging by how many and how deep they were it would take more that a healing potion to cure them. The small Pikachu held one front paw limply against her side and was trembling. She had a thick dark ring around her throat and a small line of red on her throat. Her daughter Aki was also pale- the Pikachu looked liked she'd been in one heck of a battle. She had patches of ice on her fur and electrical burn marks in the shape of cords all over her body. Cuts and wounds along with numerous patches of red made her yellow fur appear muddy red-yellow. All three were breathing heavily. Terra the young Aerodactyl had a long deep red gash on one wing, tiny cuts on the other and her tail looked banged up and injured. She seemed paler than normal. I hardly heard Dad calling Mom on the walkie-talkie or Jenni telling Buta to get Mom and the Grumping Teleporting away as Topaz and I raced over to them.

Topaz's eyes widened as she took in the pokemon's injuries. "Th-they look a-awful. " The little girl looked at me as her sister joined us with an armful of cloth rags. "W-we has hot stop the bleeding. Dad says that's the best way to stop infection on an open wound when there's no band aids or hospital bandages n-nearby."

Jenni nodded as she recalled Sandra and we did just that saying soothing noises to the pokemon. "Ter, what happened girl? I asked the young grey flying/ rock type as I cleaned up some of her wounds.

She looked at me with haunted eyes. (I. We did something bad…) she whispered and then winced.

" Sorry. What did you do that was so bad?" But she simply shuddered and looked away, evidently plauged by what ever she did.

(Trust Me. ry.) Wheezed Storm. (You. don't. want to know.)

Buta came back with my mother and together my parents helped Derek's dad up. " What in the name of Arceus happened? " Dad asked.

Derek's father groaned in pain and clumsily got out old beaten up pokeball out of his pocket and gave it to dad. 'Kidnap. . Forest. Derek poisoned… Hunter J. ' he said before fainting.

I looked at my father's face, which had turned whiter than a Dewgong. "Gar-bear?" Mom asked. "What's wrong?"

"I. Have to take Ash to the hospital. Have the Harrison girls and Ryan help bring the pokemon to the ICU portion of the lab. Then see if Razor can fly Topaz and Jenni back home."

What's got him so terrified? Who's Hunter J?

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I opened my eyes, shook my head and sighed.I put her glasses on the side table next to the couch and bushed a strand of blue hair out of her face. . "Poor Sami. Good thing Topaz and Jenni didn't ask any questions about why they had to ride Razor back to Pewter City "

I'd sensed how much pain she was when we saw her faint. Arcanine had saved her but I could tell the fire dog knew some thing was amiss. Being her twin the second I saw the note I knew the real reason why she bolted from her chores to the Overgrown Forest: Derek. I'd known for a while that she liked Pallet City's other famous kid- her godfather's son. This made strange since her godfather used to be rivals with our dad. But I didn't have the heart to tell her I knew the truth. It wasn't my place to tell him. It also didn't help that I'd sensed a bit of her fear when Apollo showed her his vision.

I heard a sound of pawsteps behind me. I turned and saw a Growlithe with a distinctive horseshoe shaped spot on their nose and a crooked hind leg caring a small pail by the handle in their mouth pad toward me. Dad's Electivire followed close behind carrying some plastic glasses of water in his hands. "Hey Luckie, Electivire." I addressed them.

The Growlithe placed the bucket next to me and I saw that it had a damp rag in it. Electivire put the water carefully on the table next to Sami's glasses. (How is she doing?) The young Fire Type asked. Dad and Umbreon found someone trying to drown the tiny growlithe pup on a walk a few years ago and rescued him. Needless to say Arcanine instantly adopted the little scared pup as her own without a moment's hesitation.

"She still hasn't woken up yet. Whatever happened to her in the Forest must have drained her." I replied. "Thanks for the rag and the water, guys."

(Dora said that it would be best for Sami to have liquid when she wakes up) Electivire explained as I wiped sweat off my forehead.

(Mom came up with the great idea of the damp rag to help col her forehead off. She told me before your dad left with Derek's dad) Luckie stated.

I patted his head. "That's a great idea."

He looked up at my sister worriedly. (Is- is she gonna be okay? It's been a few hours.)

I tried not to let my worry overwhelm me. "I don't know." -My strong book smart little sister reduced to this-. "I hope so."

Electivire patted my shoulder. (She'll pull through. She's your dad's daughter after all) he reassured me but I saw a look of concern in his red eyes and a worry line furrow his brow.

"What's the matter Electro?" I asked the humanoid Sinnoh electric type, using the old nickname Sami and I used to call him when we were little.

He smiled at the mention of his old nickname. (Just thinking about what Ash told Gary about Hunter J.) He said. I shuddered recalling the look on my father's face- it had been white as a cloud. (I… faced her in Sinnoh)

"You did?"

(Yeah.) He looked away and just by looking at his posture I knew he didn't want to talk about it. Dad didn't really say much about when he was in Sinnoh since he'd decided to be a researcher after his big Johto league loss.

I sighed as I looked back at my sister on the couch. -I knew I shouldn't have pushed her away that morning and should have pressed on when she gave me that look. Maybe I should have been there when Apollo found her. I'm such an idiot. I should have gone after her once we saw that note and heard the explosion. Luckie licked my hand – breaking me out of my thoughts as if to reassure me. (Ry? Whatcha thinking about?)

" Just... maybe I should have been there when Apollo found her. I feel like if we'd seen the note earlier we could have helped her out."

(You should blame yourself. Things worked out. You didn't know... you said it yourself- her mind was too far away and jumbled to reach.)

(Bad things always appear to be the darkest before the dawn. The important thing is she's and Ash is safe.) Electivire said.

I nodded. I lowered my voice. "Do you guys think I should have told her I know about you know..." I lowered my voice. "Her crush on Derek?"

The Growlithe shook his head. (It's her path.)

(No. You may be somewhat connected to her as twins but this is her battle to deal with. Just like building Aki's tail was your task. There are some battles that one must fight alone) Electivire added.

I smiled. "Good point. I swear you are getting too wise from watching those Golbat-man movies. "

(It's not my fault I find them interesting and entertaining) he replied.

" Don't get too into them. You're starting to sound as mystifying and all-knowing as Sybil's Kadabra."

He chuckled. (But how will I ever compete with the wisdom of a Kadabra? I am a humble mere Electivire-)

I rolled my eyes and laughed- I knew how unserious he really was outside battle. "With the seriousness of an Azurill outside battle. I know you're a big goof." I managed to smile and he gave me a grin in return.

(I'm going to help your mom with Aki and Storm. Perhaps they need a power boost)

"Good idea. Just don't overwhelm Storm with your power." He bowed, bent down to pick up the bloodied rags of the floor and then left the room leaving just Luckie and I.

I looked down at my pale face twin and felt a tear roll down my face. Poor Sami. I don't know what happened.

(Ryan?) Luckie looked at me as I wiped the tear from my face. (Are you okay?)

" Yeah...j-Just worried about Sami."

He licked my hand. (She'll make it.)

"I hope so pal. "

(She's strong hearted like a Luxray or an Entei. She'll make it through. Sometimes it takes a bad experience to know where our heart and path truly lies. Erin said that – sometime when things look bad humans tend to blame themselves when they could have just happened for either no reason or an unidentifiable one at the time. We just have to have the courage to get over the bad thing and good things typically follow in its wake. )

I looked over at the handicapped puppy Pokémon. He'd been so traumatized when Dad and Umbreon rescued him he didn't want anything to do with humans or eat. It took a young female Nidoran with one eye and her handicapped trainer- Erin -one of the local Pokemart manager's kids- to help him start recovering. He ha fought death and came out stronger for it. "That was amazing and really insightful Luckie. "

(Thanks.)

I addressed Sami. " I know you can't hear me but I'm sorry Sam. I'm a stupid brother." I whispered to my twin. "A stupid, stupid brother. I should've told you I knew about your feelings for Derek. Should have told you the truth. I'm so sorry." I glanced at a nearby photo from our school graduation of the two of us with Mom and Dad. Asides from our facial features and glasses we didn't really look alike. I was taller and had floppy dark brown hair like Dad and hazel eyes whereas she was shorter and had dark blue hair and amber eyes. That protectiveness flared up again. "I need you. You're a part of me just like I'm a part of you. I couldn't bear it if y-y-you d-…" I trailed off as the word lodged itself in my throat. I couldn't even say the word.

Luckie nosed my hand as if sensing my distress-, which he most likely did. He gazed over at the couch. (If Mom or I ever get a hold of the scent of that Hunter J who hurt her, Storm, Aki, Terra Derek and Mr. K.) He uttered a low growl for a few seconds and then let out a doggy sigh. (But she didn't touch Sami or we would have smelled her scent and tracked her down.)

I patted him on the head. "I know you would have, boy. " I got the rag out of the bucket and started wiping the sweat and grime off my sister's cheeks. As I did this I raised my voice a little. "Please wake up Samantha. " I grimaced, knowing she'd clobber me if she heard me say her full first name. She hated ite claimed it made her seem too proper plus when everyone heard she was named after our great-grandpa they made such a big deal out of it. It was almost as annoying as Derek having to hear all about his dad's exploits.

"You can fight this. You can pull through. I've seen you take on Tami and her jerky friends. I've seen you win school battles with the odds stacked against you. You've faced much worse." I felt sweat run down my forehead. "Please, please Wake up. Mom and Dad are freaking out- well Dad more than Mom. I don't know what happened but whatever it was it couldn't have been good. Come on Sam." 'I pleaded as I put the wet cool rag to her forehead.

Luckie sniffed. (Look! Her eyes just fluttered)

My heart leapt with hope. She opened her eyes and stared at me with blurry eyes. "R-Ryan?"

I let out a long breath of relief. My sister was going to be okay. "Sami... you're awake!"

The end