Pokemon Virus Version
Alright, Chapter 16 is here now. Not much else to say, but PLEASE REVIEW and enjoy.
Chapter 16: A Worthless Tool
Chapel's POV
"What other brother?" Rose asked with a curious look on her face.
This girl...never knew she had a second brother? I thought about that for a moment and realized Rose's question was quite logical.
"You mentioned that Zero was your brother, did you not?" I asked.
Rose nodded yes.
"Well, Zero also has a younger brother, 13 years old. I share all of this boy's memories, and I don't remember the two of you ever meeting..." I explained.
"So, there's still a chance I could be loved in a family friendly atmosphere?" Rose asked as she smiled.
"Not exactly." I sad with a sad expression on my face. "This boy...cannot love anyone, not even himself because his heart is with me now. But he does retain a will to help those who share a deep connection with him, which is what keeps him from giving up on his goal; destroying Team Neo Snagem," I explained.
"Neo Snagem?" Rose asked.
"You said tomorrow is your birthday. Well-" I said before I was interrupted.
"Tomorrow is also the day we turned our backs, and abandoned our long lost beloved," A young man said from behind.
We both turned toward the man, and we weren't surprised by what we saw.
"Zero..." I said.
"Brother..." Rose said. "But why weren't you there for mother and I that day? And why would you abandon a loved one like that?"
"Atticus, married our mother twice...Seth had another father when he was born, and Atticus had no intention on raising a child that wasn't his." Zero explained.
"So, father abused HIM just like he did me. And YOU, Brother, just stood there and did nothing about it," Rose said growing upset.
Rose's POV
Father...treated another beloved like he was just a worthless tool. I began to form tears in my eyes, because I finally got why Father never treated Zero the way he treated my lost brother and I.
"You are, Father's favorite...are you not, Brother?" I began to float, losing control of my power. "You and Father think of us as nothing but worthless tools! We're trash, aren't we?!"
"No, it's not what you think!" Zero said.
"Right! You wouldn't believe what a worthless tool like me has to say!" I yelled as I flew into Zero, knocking him into the meadow of roses.
"W-What are you!" Zero asked with fear.
I floated above Zero...
"You think I'm a worthless tool! But I was trained to be physically and mentally superior to you! I am no longer 26! I am a virus! I am Rose!" Rose yelled she repeatedly struck a downed Zero who's face was becoming red.
Chapel's Pov
Rose...she is not evil. She is just misunderstood by the whole world. Rose's only wish is to be loved, and the world pushes her away with hatred. She's always been alone, until now, when I wished to establish a connection.
"Now you die!" Rose yelled as she was about to crush Zero's throat.
"No! Rose, wait!" I said as I ran to Rose and hugged her.
Rose immediately shook me off as I fell to the ground. Rose's heart was filled with rage...she had lost control of her power. Rose then regained control of her power when she saw me in distress.
"Gasp! Chapel!" Rose yelled as the flew to comfort me. "Chapel..."
"Don't ever feel alone, because I'll always love you. Our contact with Missingno has made a connection between us. And we'll always be in each other's hearts," I said as I hugged a concerned Rose.
Not only that, but Neo Snagem will keep a close eye out for your capture, Rose, is Chapel fails to find the purifier, Celebi." Wes said as he approached us.
"Why are you here?!" I asked.
"Chapel, your whereabouts have revealed to us another curse brought upon by the virus," Wes said.
"What do you want from me?" Rose said as she stood up.
"The capture of a 'worthless tool', like you," Wes said with an evil smirk.
"No! No no no! I am not a worthless tool!" Rose yelled as she proceeded to attack Wes.
"How pitiful..." Wes said calmly as he simply grabbed Rose by her long hair.
"Against Zero, you are formidable. But against me, you are what both you and I say: A worthless tool," Wes said as he started pulling Rose's hair.
Rose screamed as Wes lifted her entire figure by her hair, using only one hand.
"No...no, Wes, let her go!" I yelled.
"What are you going to do about it?" Wes ssaid.
That was my cue to forcefully free Rose from Wes' grip, but as I started -
"Espeon, Psychic," Wes said as he called Espeon from it's pokeball using his free hand.
Espeon used it's Psychic power to freeze me where I was. Wes then calmly approached an immobilized me and softly touched my chin.
"This is a warning: With the virus in contact with 26, Neo Snagem won't need you alive should you fail to capture Celebi. Oh, and good luck on your journey, soon to come," Wes said.
Espeon released me, while Wes simply tossed Rose as if she were nothing but a stick. Wes retrieved an unconscious Zero and spoke to him.
"You shall receive the highest level training before your next operation, Commander Zero," Wes said as he and Espeon retreated.
"My journey?" I said to myself, not knowing what Wes was talking about.
I then attended to Rose, obviously harmed by Wes' threats. Rose said nothing as she remained down in the dark field of roses. She was staring at the night sky as she started speaking.
"My 'other brother'...I must find him..." Rose said.
"I share his memories...he will come to us soon," I said.
Rose said nothing, she just simply tilted her head up and looked at me.
"He is on a journey to get strong enough to destroy Team Neo Snagem. So in order to evaluate how his strength progresses, he plans on visiting the gyms in Johto, accompanied by his pokemon and friends." I explained.
Down the meadow, the light had started to emerge within the endless blanket of black sky as dark clouds were approaching Violet City as well.
"The night is almost dead. I must disappear now, until it it born again..." Rose said as she started floating away.
"Wait!" I said as Rose started floating away.
"There is one wish I ask of you to fulfill," Rose said. "Please keEp my brother in Violet City tonight. I would like to meet him, and form a 'loving connection'."
"I promise..." I said as Rose floated away in the distant forest, where the world that curses her has no clue of her whereabouts.
I headed toward the Violet City limit, awaiting 'his' arrival.
Seth's POV
"...Violet City is near, you know?" Yumi asked.
Yumi has matured. She's learned to calm down, somewhat, and isn't as absent-minded since her episode in Marion City.
I nodded to Yumi's question in agreement.
We had neared a Violet City that was now in sight in the distance. But before the moment of our arrival, we had come across a familiar foe.
"So, you've finally made it, Beth," Dustin said as he approached us.
"Yeah, so what of it?" Yumi asked calmly.
"The first gym is always a challenge, so why not get some last minute training in for myself. Well, an opponent like Beth WOULD only be a training session, since the loser couldn't win a battle to save his life," Dustin said.
"Hmph," I said calmly. "Underestimating your opponent will only lead to your downfall..."
"Seth?" Yumi said confused as this time, she didn't forcefully volunteer me into a battle.
"My losses have only made me better." I said.
I then turned to Dustin.
"How's three on three sound?" I asked.
"Doesn't matter to me since I already know your going to lose again," Dustin said.
Playing smarter meant playing strategically, so I taught my pokemon moves based on the pokemon I've seen Dustin use before: Totadile and Starly.
"Mawile, battle stance!" I said as I sent out Mawile.
"Wile," Mawile cried.
"Why start with Mawile?" Yumi asked.
I made no reply as Yumi was unaware of my plan.
"Alright, Staravia, I choo-" Dustin was suddenly halted.
Not only was Dustin halted, but Yumi, Mawile, and Chikorita as well. The grey, clouded sky turned into a dark shade of pink, and the wind halted as well. It was as if time itself had stopped all together. And before I knew it, I had been transported to the fragments of what was left of my heart.
Location: Seth's heart
"Seth..." A voice said as a familiar figure appeared before me.
"Missingno?" I said.
"Your arrival iN Violet City is first priority right now," Missingno said.
Location: Back to the battle
I then came to back in the real world which was still halted. I touched Yumi, Mawile, and Chikorita as they were freed of the halt.
"Woah...What happened? And Why is the sky pink?" Yumi asked.
"We need to hurry to Violet City," I said.
We all ran toward the Violet City entrance. Dustin was left halted, but the effect soon wore off.
Location: Violet City Entrance
The time our paths cross is near...
She was waiting for me... We were one in the same life, as she's seen my ventures. Her goal is still unkNown to me because I don't know as much about her as she knows about me. But now we meet as we drive deeper into the depths of our dark saga. My name is Seth...as her name, is Chapel.
"Should we find a place to formally greet each other?" Chapel said as she approached us.
I nodded yes.
"Uh, Seth, do you know this girl?" Yumi asked as she, Mawile and Chikorita all looked confused.
"I know more about Seth than he does himself..." Chapel said as she started walking into town. "Follow me."
Location: Sprout Tower
We accompanied Chapel to an empty sanctum heavily decorated with Bellsprout statues. The sanctum carried a dark tone to it due to the blanket of dark clouds covering the sky outside. We had approached a dining area, ready to formally introduce ourselves. When suddenly, a Chimecho approached me very happily.
"That's just Chim, and he know very well who you are," Chapel said with a smile.
I didn't reply...
Chapel then turned to Yumi, who was in awe of the sanctum that surrounded her.
"So, you must be Yumi," Chaple said.
"How do you know my name?" Yumi asked with her hands on her hips.
"I saw the Marion City Contest," Chapel said hesitantly.
Yumi didn't know, but Chapel knew her from my memories. In fact, Yumi had no clue about Missingno whatsoever. My heart, my family, none of which I've said a word about to Yumi.
"I'm Chapel, by the way," Chapel said to Yumi.
"Well, pleased to meet you!" Yumi said with excitement.
"And Seth, I see you've got two adorable pokemon with you," Chapel said as she looked as Chikorita and Mawile, who was still outside of her pokeball. "So, I'm starting a journey today. And I was wondering, since I already know you, Seth, may I accompany you on your journey?"
Both Chikorita and Mawile happily greeted Chapel and Chime...
"So, enough with the formalities, let's talk business now." I said.
"Team Neo Snagem is increasing their forces as the days and nights pass. And with time, comes not only knowledge, but the healing of old wounds as the organization grows stronger, fixing their faults. However, Neo Snagem's opposition continues to improve as well, creating a balance that with soon crumble in the near future. WE are the opposition, and we shall pledge our allegiance as our wish to destroy Neo Snagem bonds us together." Chapel explained.
"But wait, what happened to doing gym battles, and the Pokemon League?" Yumi asked.
"Gym are just a side quest to give me knowledge of my progress. I never said anything about entering any Pokemon League, although whether or not I participate is uncertain. But I'll still stick with you, Yumi, for you contests," I said.
I honestly couldn't care less about Pokemon Contests. But I believe there's power in numbers, and Yumi could help me on my quest to destroy Team Neo Snagem. But I said nothing about that when Yumi hugged me as a 'thank you'.
"Now, what I do know about Neo Snagem is a mission named after myself, Operation Chapel, is a company-wide warrant for my capture. The reasons are 'private', but an agreement between Neo Snagem and I was made for the capture of the Purifier, Celebi," Chapel said.
"Why would they want Celebi?" Yumi asked.
"To destroy any source of purification for the shadow pokemon, currently in use by Neo Snagem..." Chapel replied.
"And just where do you find the purifier?" I asked.
"That I don't know. Which is why I am embarking on a journey to find Celebi. Which leads me to my next question. Seth, you and I are familiar with each other, so may I accompany you on your journey?" Chapel asked.
"Well, I'm only accompanying Yumi on her journey, so I guess her answer will be final," I said.
And of course, Yumi didn't hesitate to say yes. I guess Yumi is still quite the talkative one even after Marion City.
"Oh, and Seth, a favor was asked of me to ask you," Chapel said.
I simply looked at Chapel in the eyes, ready for the question.
"Will you stay here in Violet City overnight?" Chapel asked.
"Why?" I asked.
"I'm sorry, but I can't go into detail. Your mind would turn against you if I told you now," Chapel said.
"Come on, Seth, we'll at least be able to sleep on an actual bed at the Pokemon Center tonight," Yumi said trying to persuade me.
"Sure thing..." I said with my eyes closed, wondering what Chapel couldn't tell me.
"Now, as far as what we do today, I shall accompany you," Chapel said as she stood up.
"Well, I WAS just coming and going after I beat the Violet City Gym." I said.
"The why aren't you at the gym right now? Come on!" Yumi said as she started dragging me.
Location: Violet City Gym
We had arrived at the Violet City Gym, which looked more like a skyscraper. Before we proceeded, I was stopped by a very obnoxious Dustin, confused on how I left our earlier confrontation.
We both said nothing. We simply returned to the battle mode situation we were in before entering Violet City.
"Mawile, ready?" I asked as Mawile stepped up in her battle stance.
"Totadile, I choose you!" Dustin said as he called Totadile.
I had readied to call the first attack, but would the interruptions never end? There was a loud boom that had come from Sprout Tower.
"What was that?" Yumi asked as she was shaking in fear.
"They've arrived..." A voice said as a man exited the gym.
"Falkner..." Chapel said.
"Falkner?" Dustin said to himself.
"Who's 'they'?" I asked.
"Team Neo Snagem..." Falkner said.
To Be Continued.
So, our trio is finally complete, but before Seth can challenge the Violet City Gym, the remainder of the day and night will be spent taking care of priority business. So PLEASE REVIEW and stay tuned for the next chapter.