Chapter 35- Illness
Time: 13:30
Location: Spinel Town
It was just outside of the Spinel Town Gym, other known as Serra's house. Serra and Percival had already started their gym battle. Having already reaching near the end. Leaving Any notice between El and Bennett unknown to them.
El, a mysterious man with white hair in yellow robes, talking to Bennett. "Now, I'm sure you realize that for me to take an unknown such as yourself and introduce you to the Elite Four is not an easy feat."
Bennett a dark haired with red tips, wearing glasses looked at El with utmost respect. "Of course, not sir."
"I am doing you a great service," El said to Bennett, commending all respect. "So, I expect the same in return and therein complete compliance from you."
"Yes, sir." Bennett nodded.
"then let's begin with this." El said, changing tones. "Tell me what you know about my daughter's whereabouts. I know already that you were not sharing all that you know before. Where did Luna go?"
"…She may have mentioned Vanhanen Castle. Sorry, sir." Bennett bowed his head apologizing to his new master El.
As El hear the location he muttered to himself and cursed. "Vanhanen Castle. Of course. That swine."
"I beg your pardon?" Bennett asked as he heard only the 'swine' part.
"It's nothing." El waved his hand dismissing the matter.
BSSH!
Bennett looked up to see that the Pokemart that was once on the balcony of his house was no longer there. "…um."
"Just one more thing." El called Bennett's attention back to him. "When she left, she had on her a certain Emerald Brooch I had given her. Does she still have it?"
"Oh, that! Yes, definitely. It looks great on—" as Bennett had enthusiastically start to go on, he stopped as El looked at him. "Um. Yes, sir."
"Good. Then you've served your purpose." El said, waving for Bennett to follow. "Let's go."
"Right this second?" Bennett asked perplexed with how soon they were going to leave.
"Yes." El responded. "Unless you want to pass up your chance at fortune?"
"No sir." Bennett answered, then looking at the house he lived in. Knowing he might never see his mother, Serra, again. "Good bye, Mother. I'll return home when I can."
Though that was outside, back inside the house. Both Serra and Percival were on their final Pokémon. Percival was had just brought out his final Pokémon, Steel, his Metagross. Serra stood strong using her Froslass. A Pokémon that kept hopping between mirror and mirror, making any and all attacks from Percival impossible to hit.
"You've done well so far." Serra commented on Percival's strength. "It's not every day, someone brings me to Froslass. Nor is it every day, I see a pseudo legendary in my gym."
"Well, I thank you." Percival smiled, "Though, I think it's time to get rid of those pesky mirrors. Steel!"
"not today, Froslass, Shadow ball!" Serra commanded at the last second. The Froslass appearing from behind Steel, shadow energy filled its mouth and was launched it at Steel.
"Steel, Meteor mash!" Percival smiled. As the Froslass appeared.
"Meta!" As Steel shouted as it took the attack from the Froslass, but before the Froslass could retreat into the mirror. Steel, took its hind legs smashing it into the Froslass, knocking it out once and for all.
"So, you've found success…" Serra looked at Percival surprised. Using a feint to look like he was going to break the mirrors, but last second attacking the Froslass. Percival was very impressive trainer, to pull that off. "Bit of advice, hold on to it while you can."
"You say that like you don't have any success yourself." Percival said with a smile. Feeling truly relaxed with a battle like that.
"I'm afraid I've already reached my breaking point." Serra said with a sigh. Then continuing to pull out a badge and a TM for Percival. "here this is the Rim Badge. It will slightly boost the speed of all your Pokémon. Additionally, please take this TM."
"Oh… Thank you." Percival took it gratefully.
"As you probably can guess, this is Aurora veil." Serra explained the use of the TM. "It is adept at protecting your team, as well as looking stunning. Until it fades like everything else, that is. And I suppose that's the show. If—"
BSSH! RUMBLE!
Serra was cut off as rumble was sent through the building. As the rumbling subsided, Serra sighed. "…Who wants to bet that was the Pokémon Center falling on the house now, too?"
"…Then I—" Percival was about to answer as he got another phone call. "Huh, sorry, just a sec. Yes, Marie?... It—What?! The Pokemart is where?!... Okay, you get the medicine and I'll be back soon."
"…" Serra looked at Percival slightly confused. "Then I guess I should assume that the Pokemart is no longer on my balcony?"
"It is no longer there." Percival nodded, "I thank you for your hospitality. Hopefully whatever is happening here will cease soon."
"Right… have a safe trip." Serra said, almost sad to have the loss of company.
As Percival exited the house of Serra. he barely noticed the change of how when he exited the house, he found himself inside of a Pokemart. Just looking at a small girl with dark skin and black hair buying stuff from the man at the counter. "…Marie?"
"Oh, Percival!" Surprised Marie called out to him… not expecting him to get there so fast. "That was fast."
"…I think I got teleported here as well…" Percival said, not completely understanding what happened.
"Well… not that it matters, come on. I just got the medicine we should hurry back to the others." Marie said, pulling on Percival's arm.
"Right, I know!" Percival shouted back as he was pulled outside of the Pokemart noting that they were now at the entrance to Chrysolia Forest.
Now that they were closer to the Belrose Mansion, it took the two to reach the house in much less time. When they got to the house, Percival and Marie found Charlotte pacing around on the first floor, her older sister Laura beside her. "Ugh… What's taking—Finally! You're back! Took you long enough!"
"We know…. We're sorry." Both Marie and Percival bowed their heads in apology.
"But at least you got the medicine." Laura said, trying to calm the atmosphere. "Come on, we should give this to Anna and Lucille."
"Yeah… their fevers have only gotten worse since you left…" Charlotte said, really worried for the two. As everyone went to the second floor, "Marie come, we should give some of the medicine to Lucille. Elitist, do me a favor and give the rest to Anna."
Percival nodded, "Sure it shouldn't be a problem, make sure Lucille is good, okay?"
"Yeah, I know." Charlotte waved her hand as she walked towards the room where Lucille was.
"Here, this... ... .. Percival, correct?" Laura said, Percival nodded. And the two entered the room where Anna was. "Anna, wake up. We've got something for you."
As they entered the room, Percival saw that Noel was stand next to his bedridden sister. As Anna heard her name called she stirred, turning to Percival and Laura looking extremely pale. "…Huh?"
Noticing the vial of medicine, Noel rushed and grabbed it and brought it back to Anna. "It's medicine, so you feel better. Drink it."
"Ohmigosh… Percival went and got this?" Anna looked at it surprised, then taking it from Noel. "Thank you so much! I'm sure Nostra will really appreciate it!"
"it was not prob—" Percival's smile was cut short as Anna started to pour the medicine on her doll Nostra.
"Here you go, Nostra. This'll make you better." Anna said pouring the medicine.
"Anna stop!" Laura shouted in surprise. "What are you doing?! Don't pour it all over your doll... ... .."
Noel trying to stop Anna from pouring the medicine. "You're wasting the medicine doing that, Anna."
Anna who was standing on the bed, keeping out of Noel's reach. "Wasting it? How is Nostra gonna get better?"
"Nostra isn't the one we're worried about!" Noel shouted to his sister but it was too late as the medicine was out.
"There! She drank it all! See?" Anna happily held a stuffed doll soaked with medicine.
"It's soaked…" Noel said unsure what do.
"And she feels much better!" Anna cheered, any and all signs of illness now faded. "Thank you, Percival! You saved Nostra's life!"
"Um… you're welcome…" Percival was very much perplexed by how this situation had now turned out.
"But she's not alive, anna." Noel said, somewhat finally snapping with the thing. "She's…"
Though Anna snapped back at Noel. "I think Nomos wants you to stop lying, Noel. You should listen to him."
"Well, it certainly sounds lively in here." Charlotte said as she entered the room. "I guess Anna is feeling better."
"I guess that's all that counts." Laura said with a smile on her face, no more worry for Anna.
"Oh, hi, Laura!" Anna said, "When did you get here?"
"Um, I've been here." Laura said… confused as to what Anna meant.
"Huh? I didn't see you… oh, who's this girl over here?" Anna changed subjects pointing at Marie.
"What? What's wrong with you, I'm Marie." Marie shouted, surprised how fast she was forgotten. "I'm Percival's youngest sister!"
"Huh…?" Anna looked at her curiously.
"Anna… you recently met her…" Noel said… a bit more concerned about his sister.
"huh… you do look familiar… Especially you look glowy like Percy." Anna said to Marie.
"What?" Marie asked confused.
"but… yours is sparkier… Like lighting!" Anna shouted.
"Uh… sure…" Marie ceased to understand the current situation.
Percival who had been said to glow previously ignored what just occurred and turned to Charlotte. "How's Lucille?"
"Resting." Charlotte answered. "like a normal person would after a fever that high."
"Well… speaking of resting, I could use some as well." Percival said. "Going to Spinel tired me out more than you'd think…"
"Alright," Charlotte agreed. "Hey, Laura, what do we have planned to eat."
"Oh... ... .. I'll whip something up in a bit." Laura said, "Just make sure everyone is alright... ... .. I think I've ceased to understand Anna."
"I've never understood her in the first place." Charlotte said, shrugging her shoulders.
Time: 20:00
Location: Tarzan Meteor Base
Hours have passed since the events that occurred in the day. Now brought to the secret Meteor Base being built in Tarzan Mountain. Four people in one room, though one of those people held three souls. First, the aforementioned man with three souls known as ZEL (Zero, Eve, and Lumi). Next, the high-ranking member of Team Meteor, Sirius. Third, the recent addition of Dr. Sigmund Connal. Finally, the one and only black demon Nero Umbrasyl. The four (technically six) were in a room discussing what the next course of action.
"ZEL, how is that recent PULSE coming along?" Sirius questioned.
The voice of Eve, one of a scientific repertoire answered. "Not well sir. The psychic energy of the subject continues to run rampant. Reports are showing that is affect not only inside the base, but nearby locations as well such as towns as Spinel. Other than that, there is the odd earthquakes occurring… though it should have nothing to do with the subject. It doesn't seem to be going well."
"Well. Fix it. You've been working on this project for how long now?" Sirius asked. [A/N: someone please tell me because I sure as hell don't.] "and you've still to get results to show for it…"
"S-sorry…" The frightened voice of Lumi apologized. "We've been trying our best… w-we should be able to get some results soon…"
"…" Sirius sighed. If it weren't for Eve's sceintific mind, and creation of the PULSE, they wouldn't even be part of Team Meteor. "Fine get back to your work. And some results soon!"
"Yes sir." Answered the third voice of Zero. Then ZEL Quickly exited the room, going back to their Lab.
"Now back to other news." Sirius brought attention to the room. "Nero have you located where the orphan brats have escaped."
"…" Nero ignored him, while glaring at Sigmund.
"Nero, if you don't speak, you'll be getting killed, instead of giving killing glances to the doctor here." Sirius said to Nero.
"Fine…" Nero sighed, turning to Sirius. "(Whose bright idea was it bring me over to you again…) … They're at a secret cove inside the mountain. Only way for them to escape is to have a flying type. Which none of them are capable of using. Without the damn Dragon Born being here, we can capture them by force easily."
"Dragon born?" Sirius asked annoyed by Nero's constant use of nicknames. "Who is that?"
"The eldest of the Belrose family, She is Reborn's Final Gym Leader user of Dragons. Rumors surrounding her is that she's just as strong as her sister Laura. Who by the way, is an elite four member." Nero offered the response, with a smirk as Sirius should have known that from Sigmund.
Sirius upon hearing that turned to Sigmund frustrated. "And when was this information going to be relevant to the rest of us."
"She is over eighteen, and I have not right over her anymore." Sigmund said.
"Yeah, but you think she'll let you take her sister back. Especially after they've explained how you've joined us?" Nero questioned Sigmund's sanity. "No one in the clear mind would leave a child with you."
"Do not worry about Laura. I have my ways to deal with her." Sigmund said to Nero and Sirius. Which didn't ease the worry for either person.
Nero could sigh and moved on with his topic. "Despite Laura being the most prominent threat there are three others we should keep an eye on. The half pint girl, Maria? Was it? She has a team of electric types, ground types should be good. Then Shiro… but he shouldn't be too hard to manipulate… Then the one I'm going to kill, that damn impersonator."
The room was cold as Nero said that final sentence. Sirius could care less about Nero's target list and said. "Good, we'll have the teams organized, and we'll attack tomorrow."
"Just one thing." Sigmund added to the conversation, bringing attention to himself.
"What? You're already bringing it to the peak with asking us to not harm the children." Sirius stated, annoyed at the doctor. "You should know, you're finding of two keys is grand, but even that has its limits."
"(Why haven't we just betrayed and killed this guy yet.)" Nero thought, remembering all attempts Sigmund made for Electro-shock therapy when he was at the orphanage.
"It is about Nero." As Sigmund said that. Nero jumped up from where was, reaching for his Pokémon.
"Nero settle down." Sirius commanded, though Nero was still on guard. "Sigmund, I've heard your concerns before. As much as I'd like to get rid of this pest. That isn't something I cannot allow."
"It wasn't about that." Sigmund said. "It's about who you're trying to kill. If I remember correctly. Last time she 'died', it brought you to here."
"…" Nero went quiet, as he heard that. Smiling, cruelly. His fists and teeth clenched. "What did you just say?"
"Last time your sister 'died'; you had a very bad reaction. Even though you didn't actually kill her." Sigmund stated, "If you actually kill her this time… Well, I'd rather say I'm afraid of what would happen to you."
"What the fuck are you talking about!" Nero leapt at Sigmund, grabbing him by the collar.
"Nero!" Sirius shouted, reaching to pull him away.
"She's dead! I know, I saw her die with my own eyes. AND GRIM'S VISION!" Nero screamed at Sigmund.
"That again, spouting on about an Absol's prophecy… What utter nonsense." Sigmund shrugged, "I've seen the results. Your sister was in a comma for months. Your mother took her away from Reborn, and reverted back to her maiden name, Luxen."
"…" Nero gritted his teeth forcing breaths. "You're… lying."
"Have I ever lied to you." Sigmund responded to Nero.
"Nero, Stand down now." Sirius commanded Nero.
"…" Nero glared at Sirius. Before dropping Sigmund, and leaving the room.
"Where do you think you—" Sirius attempt to call Nero back was met with a nasty reply.
"Going for a walk." Nero glared, reaching for Grim. "Lest, you want to die."
"…" Sirius shuddered under the utter blood lust from Nero. "…Fine do you want."
As Nero walked through halls, he continued to try and deny the claims Sigmund made. "That's crazy… No Fucking way… If she was—"
Fssh!
Nero was interrupted as a small metal object randomly teleported in hitting him on the head. He picked it up. It was a silver necklace, with a silver pendant of a crescent moon on it. Nero recognized it… taking out his own, necklace with a golden sun locket. Nero looked over the silver one again, going over where the seams should be for where the silver locket would open. But to no avail… just some workmanship where it would be. "…manually sealed shut… Fuck…"