J-Awesome_One

Laura and I woke up somewhat late into the morning but the both of us felt fully refreshed. We stayed in the room talking for a bit to wake up a bit more before venturing out back to the castle. Today, I, or I guess Wehttam, would be getting my 9th Gym Badge today which would mean I would have half of the Reborn’s Gym Badges then. It felt like such a long time ago since I 1st came here and was new to this place. Now it kind of feels like a home to me. Sometimes, it feels like a prison but… this place speaks to me. After waking up more, we got ready and started our journey back to the castle. We went through the Grand Gate and through Route 1. It still felt wild that the gate was now opened and I had something to do with it. We talked about stuff as we walked through Route 1. Basically about our relationship, Team Meteor, El. Stuff like that. It felt nice not having to worry about something horrific right now. We made it to the labyrinth of the castle. It didn’t take long for us to find the tree but we were shocked to see stairs going down. Matthew: Wow… Where do you think that leads? Laura: There’s only 1 way to find out hun. Let’s go. We ventured onward down the stairs and ended up being in a cave. We journeyed further into the cave until there was a dead end. We were confused but then I spotted something. It looked like a red crystal on the ground. Then I remembered the Crystal Key Luna gave me. I pulled it out and realized it was the same color as the crystal. I then touched the crystal with the key. The stone wall in front of us then became red. Laura and I were confused. We felt it and it felt softer than the other parts of the stone. So we had our Pokemon break it down. When we got to the other side, we were stunned by where we were. It looked like charcoal black stone and it was making the cave really dark. Laura could see the look on my face. Laura: Alright Matt. I think it’s time. Matthew: Wh-What do you mean? Laura: I can tell clear as day that you’re scared of the darkness right now. Matthew: Ohh shush. -sighs- Fine. I am. Laura: So bring him out. Matthew: Alright. Alright. Wehttam! And just like that, my soul resided further into my body as Wehttam’s took control of my body. I felt like I would be like this for a long time. Wehttam stretched his arms and then looked at Laura. Wehttam: Ahh. It feels great to be in the world of the living again. Hello there dear Laura yeeeees. Laura: Hey Wehttam. You ready for the Gym Battle today? Wehttam: Ohh I’m ready as I’ll ever be dear. They started walking through the cave. I could tell that Wehttam seemed intrigued with the black stone walls inside the cave. I must admit. I did too. They went through another tunnel and through the exit of that, they came out to a valley. There were landscapes, a waterfall. It looked so beautiful. I wished I was there experiencing it with Laura with control of my body but this worked as well. Wehttam: Wow… So what’s this place called? Laura: Luna said it was called Iolia Valley. Wehttam: Interesting name. I assume I’ll have to use this Crystal Key the same way Matthew did before he had let me take control of this vessel yes? Laura: Mhm. Wehttam: Alright. Well, let’s continue. The 2 of them started walking through the valley. Laura was asking Wehttam a lot of questions about himself and why he was inside of my body and many more questions. Wehttam was quite enjoying his time on the outside world. They encountered a few of the crystals and went inside more black stoned caves. Before long, they came across another key. Wehttam: Is this another 1 of those Crystal Keys? Laura: I would assume so. But this 1 is green. Wehttam: I saw some green crystals at the bottom of the hill before we went though those caves of which had the stone of black. Yeeeees. Laura: Alright. Let’s go back then. They retraced their steps and ended up back at the beginning. They went to the hill below the 1 they were on and Wehttam touched the green crystal with the green Crystal Key. The big bush in front of them turned into a broken crystal. Laura used her Pokemon to break it apart so they could continue. As they were about to go through another cave, someone surprising showed up. Bennett: Ah. So that’s where you 2 went. Laura: You? What are you doing here? Wehttam: Bennett correct? I don’t believe we’ve been formally introduced. I am Wehttam. Bennett stared at Wehttam like he was crazy. Bennett never saw him take over my body in person so it made sense for him to look so disbelieving. Bennett: What are you talking about Matt? What’s a Wehttam? Just stop distracting me. Laura: Bennett, what are you doing here hun? Bennett: If you must know, I was tailing the 2 of you so I could find Luna. But then I managed to lose the sight of the both of you. Laura: Does that mean that- Bennett: Ohh no no. This has nothing to do with El. I came here of my own accord. What happened with Luna was wrong. But when I say that I want to save her from Radomus, I mean it. Wehttam: Interesting. And… you say you have feelings for her? Bennett: Of course I do. But anyways, I’m going to find her and apologize to her. And… Laura: And… what exactly? Bennett: I… Uhh… Well never you mind that. It doesn’t concern the 2 of you. But I would appreciate it if you 2 would leave the 2 of us alone. Good bye. Bennett then left the upper area. Wehttam and Laura looked at each other puzzingly but it didn’t let them stop them from continuing onwards. Through more caves and bushes turned to crystals and eventually they found another Crystal Key. This time, it was a blue color. They went back to the entrance once again and this time went to the bottom of the valley. Wehttam touched the blue crystal with the blue Crystal Key. To the side of them, what seemed to be an icy bridge appeared out of nowhere. The 2 of them slowly walked across it and onto the other side and did most of the same thing as the other side. They went into 1 cave and was just about to get what looked like to be another Crystal Key when Bennett made another appearance. Wehttam: Ahh dear Bennett. What are you doing here mortal? Bennett: Hmm. This appears to be a dead-end as well. No matter. I’ll find her eventually. She has to be here somewhere. Laura: Look Bennett. I think that- Bennett: No Laura. Whatever transpires next will be between her and myself. You 2 must stay out of it. Wehttam: I am sorry dear boy but I was invited to her place and I intend to keep it that way. But… you are free to join if you find the way. Bennett: Do… Do you mean this Matthew? Wehttam: Correction 1st. The name is Wehttam. Matthew is still here but not the 1 controlling this vessel. But if you insist, sure. Laura: Are you sure Wehttam? Wehttam: Well if he wishes to try to make this girl happy, why not let him try yes? Laura: I… Yea. I guess so… Wehttam: You seem upset Laura. What is the matter? Laura: It’s nothing. Nothing… Bennett: Well I suppose I’ll just wait to see what your next move is then. And with that, Bennett left the cave. Wehttam went over to get the Crystal Key which was purple this time. This key when used had reorganized the cave it was used in and were able to go somewhere else. As they traversed through the valley, Laura wanted to know something. Laura: Wehttam, why did you allow him to follow us if he could find us? Wehttam: If he only wishes to make his feelings known, it cannot be all bad. Laura: I suppose that’s true… Wehttam: Dear vessel that is you Laura. You seem troubled. Do I detect a crush of sorts on the young boy that is Bennett? Laura: What?! No way! I only love Matthew. No-No 1 else! Wehttam: If that is what you state then so be it. Laura: Yes. Good… They continued back over to the other side of the valley for there were a couple of purple crystals over there as well. The last 1 they found brought them to a place they hadn’t been to before. They found a red crystal, activated it and at long last found Luna. She seemed please to see them. Luna: Ahh. Welcome Matthew and Laura. I am glad you both have reached here safely. Laura: Actually Luna. There’s a correction there. You know how Gossip Gardevoir knows of Matt’s transformations? Luna: Yes. She has told me of 2 of them. I believe 1 is called Wehttam and the other Mattam but that 1 is only called that when they both control the body at the same time. Laura: Well this is Wehttam. Wehttam: Hello there dear Luna Master of the darkness. Luna: Ohh my! I have never been referred to as master before. It’s quite… flattering. It’s a pleasure to meet your acquaintance Wehttam. Wehttam: The feeling is quite mutual Luna. Just then, Bennett came rushing in. Luna backed up in a state of shock and disbelief. She didn’t foresee Bennett coming into the valley at all. Bennett rushed up to her and started to profusely apologize to her for his wrongdoings of before. Wehttam observed Laura while all of this was going on. She seemed kind of jealous. But then Bennett said it. Bennett: Luna I… I love you! Luna: I’m sorry. What? Wehttam: I’m not sure of your humans emotions but I believe this is not going well right? Laura: That would be right. Wehttam: You seem relieved. Laura: What? Bennett: Luna, please! Would you be mine?! Luna:… I’m sorry. I can’t continue with this. I have to go now. Wehttam, you have the Crystal Keys. He will not be able to proceed if he does not have them. Proceed when he has gone away. I will await your arrival til then. And with that, Luna disappeared. Bennett seemed depressed that the love of his life basically turned him down and hard, I might add. He turned around to us. Muttering to himself. Wehttam: Is he going to be ok? Laura: I hope so. Bennett: She didn’t give me a proper answer. I don’t get it. Why? Laura: M-Maybe she just you know… Bennett: Maybe she needs time to think or she just feels the same way about me but is just too shy to say… or maybe I’m just pathetic. Laura: No Bennett. Bennett: Heh… Thanks Laura. But you Matthew. I bet you think I’m like that don’t you? Wehttam: I do not think anything except this. Your heart might feel broken at this moment in time but it shall heal. And I am called Wehttam at the moment. Bennett: I don’t get it… Why is she letting you through? Matthew- Wehttam: It’s Wehttam.~ Bennett: Gah! Stop that nonsense! Give me the keys. Wehttam: I’m sorry but Luna does not wish to see you so I cannot oblige to your demands. Bennett: Fine then. I’ll just have to take them from you instead! Laura: Bennett… Bennett: I’m just a fool for even attempting to do all of this… aren’t I? Laura: Of course not! Wehttam: Well if that is how you wish to view yourself. Laura: Wehttam! Wehttam: I am just being honest. Bennett: I’m just stupid. Stupid stupid stupid. Stupid to tell her. Stupid to be here. Stupid to think I could beat you. Yet… I’m going. Laura: Going where? Bennett: El promised me a spot in the Elite 4. I’m gonna hold him to that promise. And when I’m at the top, she’s regret refusing me! Just you watch Matthew! Wehttam: Wehttam. Bennett: Shut up! You’re irritating me with that outlandish word! Ugh… Nonetheless, good luck in your battle. Next time you see me, things will be different, I promise you that! Bennett then left the cave and presumably Iolia Valley. Laura seemed to stare at the cave exit in total blushing form. She soon snapped out of it though. She suggested Wehttam to use the monitor over by the corner but to pretend he was me. She didn’t know if Ame would try to have me arrested or something for being so weird. So Wehttam went up to the monitor and pressed the button where Ame’s face popped up on it. Ame: Hmm. Ohh Matthew! It’s been a while! And hello there Laura! Laura: Hey there Ame. Wehttam: Uhh… yes. Hello Ame. Ame: So I take it you’re at Iolia Valley? Laura: Yea. How’d you know that? Ame: Signals a little weak whenever someone uses the monitor from there all the time. Wehttam: Yep. We’re here alright. Just about to battle… Luna. Ame: Ahh yes. Luna. Really loves the dark that 1. Well the gems in her cave warp light energy and make it behave in odd ways. In those caves, dark and light based attacks will be stronger! Anyways, good luck with the battle! Talk to you another time! Wehttam: Right. Umm, bye! Laura: Later Ame. The monitor went off and Wehttam started to walk upwards to the purple crystal. Laura was following behind him but he stopped and turned around to her. Laura: Wehttam? What are you doing? Wehttam: I’m sorry but I think it would be best if I were to enter alone. Laura: Why is that? Wehttam: I believe it would be more beneficial for me if I do not have prying eyes watching as I battle my opponent. I hope you understand. Laura: Ohh yea. Yea. It’s alright. Laura stepped back as Wehttam advanced towards the crystal. He took out the purple Crystal Key and touched the purple crystal with it. The cave where Laura was at completely disappeared and where Luna was appeared. Wehttam was completely surprised by how different the cave changed. While the other caves changed, they weren’t this drastic. He walked up towards Luna who seemed relieved that Bennett did not accompany him. Wehttam: Hello there Luna. Quite the place you have here yeEeEeEeEs. And you do not have to worry about the person you refer to as Bennett. He has left the area. Luna: Good. Let me do this once more. Welcome Wehttam. I am glad you were able to reach me here. I’m not sure if you’re aware of this but children and even some adults are scared of the darkness. Wehttam: Ohh yes. I think I know that. -chuckles- Luna: Ahh yes. I forgot. But I always ask myself this question? Why? Why be afraid of the darkness? Wehttam: They do not know what is confined in the darkness. In the unknown. They are scared of what may harm them. They do not like knowing what cannot be seen. Luna: Hmm. That’s quite an answer. And yet, despite that, there are even more spooky things that are visible in the light. Wehttam: But for some people, like you I would assume, it draws out their greatest potential. You like knowing the unknown do you not? Luna: You would be correct. But it is time. Are you ready to do battle in darkness? Wehttam: Let us proceed! It was a close battle but Wehttam proved to be the batter man… Err, well an entity. The 2 called back their Pokemon. Luna seemed pleased with the outcome. Luna: You fought especially well Wehttam. Wehttam: As did you Luna. I was not so sure I was able to defeat you. Luna: Well I expected no less from you. Here. I present this to you. The Eclipse Badge. -hands the badge to Wehttam- Wehttam: -takes the badge and puts it in the bade case- Thank you Luna. Luna: I do hope you and Matthew and the rest of your companions have a safe journey to wherever you might be going next. For the meantime, I am going to stay here. Much life with children to monsters, I feel safer in the dark. Wehttam: Then me and you are alike. I too adore the darkness. It is quite comforting I must say my mortal friend. Luna: Well farewell until we meet again. Wehttam waved goodbye as he went over to the crystal and used the Crystal Key again to get back to the other part of the cave. Laura saw him return. She ran up to him and she showed her the 9th Gym Badge in the badge case. Laura smiled slightly but seemed kind of down. The 2 of them started to walk back towards the exit of the valley. For the whole time, none of them spoke. When they finally made it out and exited the labyrinth, Wehttam turned towards Laura. Wehttam: I will be returning back inside Matthew’s vessel of a body now. Laura: Ok. Wehttam: Before I go though, I have 1 advice for you. Be honest with Matthew. Laura: Wait. What do you- But before she could finish her sentence, Wehttam had already began residing back in my body as I once again took back control of my body. When I was in full control, I looked at Laura but not with love eyes. I was upset. She clearly had a thing for Bennett. She was somewhat all over him whenever he popped up in that valley. Laura: Matt, it wasn’t like- Matthew: Stop it Laura. We’ll talk about that later. Right now, we gotta go up to Agate and see what’s going on. We’ll prob meet Cain at the gate if the guards are still sleeping. Laura: Right. The 2 of us started walking up north but for the 1st time since we were together, we weren’t holding hands. We weren’t gazing into each others eyes. We weren’t even talking. We just walked up as if we were almost strangers to each other. And it wasn’t a good feeling. Pokemon Team REBORN CHARACTER RATES

Laura: Matt?! Matt! Wake up! We’re back at the Sanctum! Matthew: Err, what? Babe. We’re fine. Go back to sleep. Laura: Matthew! Matthew: Ow! The hell was- Huh? Laura smacked me in the face to wake me up. But when I opened my eyes and sat up, we weren’t in the bed anymore. We were on the table thing that Luna was chained onto. Laura was freaking out but I knew what this was. Laura: I don’t understand. We’re back here but… But there’s no other place in here. Where are we? Matthew: Wait wait. Chill babe. I know where we are… But the real question is how and why are you here? Wehttam: Welcome visitors! Matthew & Laura: Ahh! Wehttam had appeared out of nowhere as usual. But I was still wondering how Laura was here with us. Laura: Wehttam? How are you here and not with… What’s going on?! Matthew: We’re dreaming. Laura: We’re what? I tried to explain to Laura the best I could of what all of this was and why we were here. Wehttam filled in the blanked of where I was right and wrong. After I got done explaining everything, Laura had a shocked expression on her face. Laura: Sooo… we’re dreaming and this is the only way you and him can talk face to face? Matthew: Yep. Laura: Well… I don’t feel as weirded out now. Matthew: But what I wanna know is how and why she’s here. Wehttam: To be honest my friend, I have no clue as to why she is here. This has never happened before in all of our history. This is the 1st. Matthew: You seem to be experiencing a lot of firsts here dude. Wehttam: Hmm. You’re correct. If I had to guess as to at least why she is here, I would say it’s because of how close the 2 of you have become. She now has the power, as long as she’s close to you that is, to come here with you. Laura: That’s… amazing! Matthew: Yea. It is. So what brings us here tonight? Wehttam: That ritual chant from earlier… It was affecting me. My mouth dropped open hearing that. I thought maybe he was just scared and was moving around with fright. But to know that this was affecting him now was quite terrifying. Matthew: Whoa… Are you ok? Wehttam: I’m fine. That fellow, I believe you call him Radomus right, stopped him in time. Matthew: Well… what was going on? Wehttam: It felt like I was changing or dying or something. It was weird. I have never experienced this before. Or anyone of my kind for that matter. Laura: Why did it affect you? Wehttam: I have no clue. And to be honest, I don’t wish to find out. Matthew: Well, as long as you’re fine then everything’s ok right? Wehttam: As I’m aware, yes. Matthew: Alright. That’s good then. Is that everything? Wehttam: Yes. That’s all I needed to tell you. Laura: Uhh… Wait. Wehttam? Wehttam: Yes my dear? Laura: Can I ask you for a favor? Wehttam: Of course you may. Laura: We’re expecting to go to a place that’s dark apparently and you know how Matt is with the dark. Matt: Hey! Laura: Will you take over his body and battle Luna in an Official Gym Battle? Wehttam: Me? I… I don’t know. I’ve never been in a Gym Battle before and- Matthew: Yea you have. Well sort of. Remember Corey? Wehttam: Ohh right. That unlucky fellow. Threw away his life. Matthew: And… I’m not opposed to you doing it. Wehttam: Well, I am supposed to only take over when you’re scared and that does consider as being scared so… why not? Sure. Laura: Thank you Wehttam! Wehttam: It is no problem Laura. Now with that all out of the way, I believe it is time for you 2 to return to the world of the awake as it were. YeEeEeEeEeEeEs. Matthew: Alright dude. Later. Laura: See you soon. Uhh… Wait. How do we get back? Matthew: Ohh. Just lay down and fall asleep. Laura: Ohh. Ok. The 2 of us laid down and closed our eyes and soon enough, we were fast asleep. WEHTTAM RATINGS

We searched for more clues or anything that could tell us where Luna was. We were just about to give up when 1 of the Aqua Gang Members noticed us and headed over our direction. We told him our dilemma and for the 1st time since we’ve been down here, we had gotten some kind of info. He told us he saw someone weird talking to 1 of the dealers down here. We rushed towards the dealer to ask him what he saw. It took a bit before he told us but he eventually informed us that the person just left and headed upwards. As we headed to the north, another Aqua Gang Member stopped us. We told him what we were doing and he then told us that he saw someone weird going into the Watering Hole. We rushed into it but when we got there, it was empty. There was no sign of anybody in there. The 2 of us walked out of there. I stood there thinking what we could have missed. Matthew: Urgh! What could we have missed? Laura: Hmm? Laura looked over to her left. She shook me to get my attention. When I looked over to where she was looking, I saw something head into the cave like area. The 2 of us rushed over and into the area. When we came through, I couldn’t believe who I was seeing standing in front of me in a robe like clothing. It was Bennett. The 2 of us walked up to him. Matthew: No way… Laura: Who is- Matthew: Bennett… What are you- Bennett: Ahh. Matthew. I had a feeling you were following me. Matthew: Dude, what happened to you? Why are you dressed like that? Laura: I’m sorry. Who is this? Bennett: The name is Bennett my dear. Pleasure to meet you. But I do believe that we should cut the introductions short there. Laura: A-Ahh… I see. I looked over at Laura. She seemed weird. Like she had seen a cute looking guy or something. It was odd. But I couldn’t focus on that right now. I couldn’t believe I was seeing Bennett like this. I didn’t like him much to start off with but I wouldn’t want this for him. And what would his mother think? Bennett: I must be honest. I did not expect to see you down here Matthew. Or your… girlfriend I take it. Matthew: I never expected to ever see you in a place like this Bennett. Bennett: True. I suppose this isn’t the sort of place someone like me would choose to be. Matthew: Are you still helping with El? Laura: Wait. El? How would he be helping El and why? Matthew: I- Bennett: Those questions will be answered soon my darling. If you must know why I am here though, I was asked to get some supplies for our ritual. Laura: Ritual? What ritual? Bennett: The ritual to save Luna’s soul from Radomus’ spell. It felt like someone kicked me in the stomach when Bennett uttered those words. I wasn’t sure if it was me being scared or worse. Mattam being scared. Maybe the sound of a ritual saving a soul of sorts made him uneasy. Which started to get me uneasy as well. Laura: Wait. You mean Luna’s here? Bennett: She is. Laura: Well we came here to rescue her. Bennett: Ohh? So the 2 of you are attempting to save her as well? Matthew: Uhh, yes! Yes we are. I was hoping Bennett would take that as him believing I was saving her the same way he was. He seemed to have bought it. Bennett: Great. Then we have the same goal. I’m sure they will understand. I shall leave the entrance to our chamber opened for the 2 of you but I have to hurry ahead. I shall meet the both of you there. Bennett ran off. Me and Laura prepped ourselves up for this and left the area as well. As soon as we got to the city like part of 7th Street, we could see a door that we did not see before. We carefully walked through the door and entered some kind of concrete alleyway. It felt really weird to be there but it was the only way to get to wherever it is Bennett had Luna. We carefully walked through there and came upon another door. We slowly walked through and saw ourselves in a church like place. Now the creepy feels were kicking in. We moved forward and soon enough, we saw Bennett. The 2 of us walked up to him but as we got closer, a bunch of robbed people walked up to us, cornering us. And as if that wasn’t bad enough, El came walking down completely blocking us from any escape. Laura: Bennett? What’s going on? Bennett: I’m sorry about this Matthew and Laura. Elias is actually the 1 who asked me to let you 2 in here. Matthew: Son of a bitch. Bennett: I bet you thought I was actually that dumb, didn’t you Matt? I kept quiet. I didn’t want to admit it to him because I would feel defeated somehow. My silence however was all the answer he would need. Laura: Bennett… I didn’t think that at all… Bennett: Thank you Laura dear. But I’m not surprised. Most people don’t seem to think very highly of me. I mean I guess I can see why. I prefer the company of bugs rather than people. Laura: Well that wouldn’t bother me. Bennett: Ahh Laura. You are an angel among us. But I must apologize for my standoffish attitude. It’s not for any personal disdain. Matthew: Seriously, what are you doing here Bennett? Bennett: I am simply here to do what is best for my future. To do what is best for Luna. El: And you have done well Bennett. If you continue your diligence, I will surely secure you a position in the Elite 4 for sure. Laura: Wait. What? How can you do that? El: I have my ways girl. Bennett: Thank you sir. El: I must admit, my original intent for Bennett here was to just ask for help in finding Luna However, he has become a massive help to my plans. Bennett: Of course sir. I want to help Luna just as much as you do. Matthew: Come on Bennett. You gotta know somewhere in that fucking brain of yours that this isn’t right! El: Silence! We will begin her purification ritual posthaste. Until then, lock up Matthew and Laura here in the dungeon. Bennett: I’m sorry to have to do this to you Laura but I must obey the rules. Laura: It’s… uhh… It’s ok… Matthew: What?! El: We will deal with these 2 laster. As of right now though, we will eradicate any memory Luna has of that swine Radomus. She will soon see where her loyalty lies and return to the light. Bennett: Laura? Matthew? Will you please follow me? I mean, it’s not like you have much of a choice anyways. Matthew:… What would your mom think of you if she were to see you like this Bennett? Bennett seemed shocked to hear me say such a thing. It had been a while since the last time I saw Serra but I do remember the 1 thing she asked of me and that was to keep an eye on Bennett. I couldn’t make him do anything but I could at least try to make him feel guilty and stop all of the foolishness. However, that wasn’t the case here. He regained his composure and, with the help of the other robed people, brought us into a cell in the dungeon. When the robed people left, we pondered what to do next. We couldn’t get out of here and there didn’t seem to be any kind of hidden exit either. But there was 1 thing eating at in my head and I needed to know. Matthew: Laura, what got into you before? Laura: What do you mean? Matthew: With Bennett. You seemed… I don’t know. Like you were in a trance by him or something. Laura: I just… I don’t know! I felt bad for him! Matthew: It better have been just that. Laura: Wait. What are you implying?! Matthew: -sigh- Nevermind. Let’s just… Let’s just think of a way out of here alright? Laura: Yea. Let’s do that. ???: Do I hear a bickering couple in here? The voice startled us. We looked all over where we could see but couldn’t see anyone. The voice spoke again. ???: Well do I? Laura: Wh-Who are you? Matthew: And where are you? Randall: Name’s Randall friends. How about y’all? Matthew: I’m Matthew and this is my girlfriend Laura. Randall: Well howdy to the both of you. You know, they’ve kept me down here for a few days. Laura: What?! Are you ok? Randall: I’m fine. I actually don’t mind it. Matthew: Why is that? Randall: Well for starters, they feedin’ us and this stuff is a hell of a lot better than on the streets. Although, I suppose that’s not saying much now is it? But I can’t say I’m hatin’ it. They also kind enough to give us some educational reading too. For what seemed like hours, we listened to this guy talking and talking about what he was reading in these books and how they thought it was all bullshit and how he was detoxing here for a bit. I saw a book that seemed different from the rest on the ground. I don’t know why but I had a gut feeling that this book would be important. So I picked it up and put it in my cargo shorts pockets. Luckily for me, these pockets were large and these books were sort of small. I snapped back into the conversation when I heard him talking about the guards. Randall: The guards ain't around right? If I’m honest with the 2 of you, I could let myself out of here anytime I want to. Laura: How? Randall: Well 1 day, they dropped what seemed to be a “master key” of sorts. And so I gave it to my buddy. Matthew: Wait. Do you have someone hiding here to let you out? Randall: Even better. Come on out buddy! At 1st, we could see what was sent out. But then, I could start hearing a jiggling sound. Like if someone was jiggling keys in front of a baby. Then, it came into view. It was a Klefki! It unlocked the cell and went back to its owner. The cell door slid open. Randall: There you go fellers. If you need help with that again, I got your backs. Laura: Thanks Randall. Matthew: Yea. We owe you 1 dude. Randall: Naw. It’s all cool. Just go do what you have to do. Me and Laura ran out of the cell and quickly checked out the room we were in to make definitely sure there was no 1 else here. We then carefully walked up the steps. We peaked around the corners and could see a couple of robed people. Laura: Ohh man. This reminds me back at the castle with all those Team Meteor grunts. Matthew: Yea. You’re right. We gotta sneak past these weirdos without getting caught. Laura: Alright. I’ll follow your lead hun. We started sneaking around corners, in and out of hallways trying to avoid these people. It was really intense. A couple of times we almost got caught. We soon came across a door. We quietly opened it and walked in. We planned on staying there just for a minute for a breather before going back out. Laura started looking over the room and discovered something. Laura: Hey hun. Remember that book you took from the cell? Matthew: Yea. What about it? Laura: There seems to be a couple more in here like that. Matthew: Ohh wow. You’re right. We should take them. Laura: Why? Matthew: Something tells me we might need them. Come on. We’ll both carry some. We collected all of the books. Luckily, there was only a couple of them so it wasn’t hard to carry. We walked back to the door and carefully opened it and continued to sneak our way through the room. It took some time but we managed to make it through the room unnoticed. Matthew: Ohh thank Arceus for that. Laura: Yea. Tell me about it. Just then, a speaker blasted through the room calling all the sentries up to the sanctum for a worship service. That had to be where Luna was being kept. Me and Laura ran up the steps and hid and watched as the sentries all walked straight up to the area ahead of us. Before we could reach there, a gate closed itself. We regrouped back near the stairs. Laura: Alright. Now what do we do? Matthew: Hmm… Here. You take half of these books and I’ll take the other half. You got to the left and I’ll go to the right. You see any sentries, battle and beat ‘em. Laura: But what are the books for? Matthew: Just take them in case you need to use them. Laura: Well… alright. Be careful hun. Matthew: You too babe. We both went opposite ways. I had to battle some sentries but it wasn’t all that hard to get through. I then came up to a statue that seemed to have a code screen on it. I had no clue what the code could be though. I read the description on the statue. Then I had an idea. I quickly looked through 1 of the books, found a number and put it into the code screen. It accepted it. I knew what I had to do now and hoped Laura did too. I repeated what I did 1 more time beating up sentries and getting the code to the next statue. I then started going back to where me and Laura had split up and miraculously, Laura was running towards me. Laura: Matt! You were smart to take these. The numbers in some of these books were codes to unlock the gate. Matthew: I knew they would be useful. Now let’s stop this thing and get Luna the fuck out of here. The 2 of us ran up towards the sanctum. When we got there, we were horrified what we were seeing. Multiple sentries, El and a chained up Luna. The 2 of us ran up to try to get Luna free but before we even touched the chain, El spoke. El: Matthew and Laura… You both are not only foolish but impudent to disturb our practice. Matthew: Shut up. We’re here to save Luna and there’s nothing you can do about it. Luna: Matthew? Laura? You both came for me? Laura: Of course we did. We’re your friends. El: Well if you want, you may observe. But that is the ONLY thing you will do. Matthew: And if we don’t oblige? El: Bennett? We looked ahead of us and were shocked to see Bennett bringing Cain into the room. We had a weird feeling about this. We were happy to see that he was ok but we were also worried that he was hurt in some way. El pointed towards Cain. El: If you even so much as move a muscle, my assistant will put an end to the boy’s life. Laura: You wouldn’t dare. El: Wanna test it? Cain: Sorry guys. Don’t mean to show up here all tied up and stuff. Can I at least ask for a safe word though? Bennett: Please stop talking like that. Matthew: Heh… You never stop do you Cain? Cain: You know me Matthew.~ And to comment to you, I ain’t taking orders from you. Sooo not my type. What is your hair even doing? Matthew: Actually, now that you mention it- Bennett: My time is better spent on studies that perms, thank you. El: Urgh! Enough! I would be disgracing Arceus if I were to permit you to continue to desecrate this holy place with your indecorus babbling. Let the ritual proceed. I would try to do something but I didn’t want to risk getting Cain killed. Bennett had changed since the day I met him. If that Bennett that I met the day I walked into the gym was here right now, I know he wouldn’t kill. But this Bennett was different. I wasn’t sure what he would do if I moved. El: Luna my daughter, once and for all, we shall cleanse your mind of the taint that is the swine Radomus. You will remember who your true father is. Me. Luna: You are NOT my father! Release me at once! El: It’s clear. His poison has warped your fragile mind. Please Luna, my daughter, return to your father and you shall return to the light. Luna: Will you stop saying that?! El then started to chant some kind of religious words. I had no idea what they meant or they even existed. None of us knew what to do. At this point, my stomach started to groan. Was it Wehttam? Were these chants actually doing something? I didn’t know and it seemed like the end until 1 of the sentries spoke, which shocked all of us. ???: I think that’s quite enough of that. Gardevoir? Matthew: Wait. Is that- ???: Lights! Cameras! Draaamaaaa!~ Just then, the lights went off but the candles that were in the room were enough to see what was going on. A Gardevoir appeared next to 3 of the other sentries that were in the room with us and teleported them away. The Gardevoir appeared next to me. I looked up at her in shock. Matthew: Wait. Gossip Gardevoir? Gossip Gardevoir: At your service.~ Matthew: Then that must mean that that sentry is Radomus! Indeed it was. Radomus had disguised himself as a sentry. How he had the costume I had no idea but I was so glad to see him as well as Gardevoir. Radomus then snatched back the Amethyst Pendant from El. Gardevoir teleported over to Bennett and got him away from Cain. Bennett stepped back in disbelief as if he couldn’t believe Gardevoir would do something like that. Bennett: How… how could you Gardevoir? We lived together with my mom. How could you do that to me? Cain: Laura! Matt! Help me get Luna free! Matthew: Ohh yea. Come on hun! Laura: R-Right! Luna: Everyone… El: Radomus! Unhand me at once you swine! And return that gem! Matthew: Just saying, you really like calling him swine don’t you? El: Keep quiet boy! Gossip Gardevoir: Hmm? Ohh yea. I suppose you did live there didn’t you? But honestly, I was only there for Luna. Besides, you were always shut away in your room! How rude can 1 be?!~ Radomus: I’m afraid I cannot. This pendant is very important to me in particular. Me, Cain and Laura all looked at each other in confusion. Why would the Amethyst Pendant be important to Radomus? It belonged to Anna. But I was happy it was with Radomus than El, despite not fully trusting Radomus. Gossip Gardevoir: And honestly Bennett, I never liked the way you looked at Luna. It was… creepy. El: I have already reported to have obtained 1 of the keys… So I only have 1 thing to do. In a surprising fast motion, El snatched what looked to be an Emerald Brooch from Luna’s neck while she was still chained. Luna’s eyes filled with sadness but also rage. The 3 of us were still trying to get the chains off of her. Luna: Give that back! My father gave it to me! El: You ignorant little girl! I AM your father! Bennett: Hey! How I look at Luna is of nobody’s business but my own! Finally, the chains were unhooked from Luna’s wrists and ankles. She was finally set free. Luna stood up on the table and shook her hands and feet. Probably to try to get feeling back into them. Gossip Gardevoir: Is that so? Well what if you were making it uncomfortable then? Can you really get off thinking like that? Ohh, but perhaps you really do! Is that why you were always locked away in your room with the door locked?! Everyone stopped and stared back at Gardevoir and Bennett. No 1 was prepared to hear that diss from Gardevoir. Without taking my gaze at Bennett, I slowly lifted my hand up in the air. Gardevoir teleported over my way, high fived me and then teleported back to where she was. El: Bennett, I would hope for what that annoying wannabe tv reporter said is not true. Bennett: It’s not! I- Radomus: Alright Gardevoir. That’s enough. No need to torture the poor boy. He must be confused enough if he has chosen to side with El here. El: Excuse you but I do the Lord’s work. Matthew: So the Lord told you to tie up your “daughter” to perform a ritual on her? Laura: Bennett… it’s ok to be confused but this isn’t the way to do it. Bennett’s eyes met with Laura’s eyes. I could see that he smiled slightly for a quick second but then went back to his embarrassed look. I could see Laura somewhat smiling at him. I didn’t know what she was thinking but now wasn’t the time to be overthinking stuff. Bennett: I just… I want what’s best for Luna… Cain: You consider this to be best for her? Gossip Gardevoir: Yes! Just chain her right up! You kidding me?! Radomus: Consider what’s TRULY best for her Bennett. Bennett: What do you mean? Radomus: Is blood a stronger tie of family than those who care for her? Gossip Gardevoir: Be that as it may, no 1 but I can be closer to my dear Luna.~ Isn’t that right? Luna: Blood? You are my father master. I know no other. El: This is absurd. Even in these sacred halls, your perversion abounds. Cain: I think I’ve heard that 1 before. But, guys, aren’t we over-staying our welcome? Radomus: Quite right. Well, good bye old friend. Gardevoir, if you’d please? Gossip Gardevoir: Hold on tight everyone.~ The lot of us were teleported away. When we were back on our feet, we saw that we were right outside the place we had just teleported away from. I’ve been teleported away with Gardevoir before but this felt different. This was a “get out of there fast” teleportation. But the lot of us felt happy to be out of there. Gossip Gardevoir: And THAT kids is how you storm a castle.~ Matthew: Man that was close. Cain: Wait. Can you really call that a castle? Radomus: Gardevoir can call anything she wants to- Matthew: Dude was just saying it wasn’t a castle. Move on. Radomus: Ahh. Yes. Apologies. Luna: Everyone… I’m so grateful to you all. You risked your lives to save me. I formally apologize for the inconvenience I’ve caused. Laura: It was no problem really. Matthew: We came looking for you as soon as we heard you got kidnapped. Cain: Yea. Couldn’t just let you be captured and not save you. Gossip Gardevoir: And darling, you know master and I would never abandon you! Luna: Thank you. All of you. Cain: It’s no problem. Buuuut I need to stop getting my butt captured, too. Matthew: You probably wouldn’t mind it if it was by the right person though. -laughs- Cain: -laughs- You ain’t wrong Matthew. But on a serious note, If this keeps happening, I’m never gonna be the very best like no 1 ever was. Radomus: While I do enjoy this chit-chat, does anyone else think it’s a good idea to do it right at our enemy’s doorstep? Laura: That’s… actually a good point. Luna: I, too, wish to escape from here. Radomus: I do not believe it would be a smart choice to return to the castle. At least, for me. So I apologize Cain but I’m afraid we must put our Gym Battle on hold. I have other business to attend to as of right now. But I do thank you for the lead Cain. Gardevoir? Gossip Gardevoir: Ta-ta dears!~ Stay tuned for our next big entrance! Cain: Wait. What do you mean “Thanks for the- Before he could finish his sentence, Gardevoir teleported herself and Radomus off to somewhere. The rest of us wondered what he meant by that as well but we wouldn’t get our answer at this point. Then Luna asked a rather odd question. Luna: Ahh. Hearts beat faster in the darkness. Do you know why? Cain & Matthew: Because it’s better with the lights off? Luna: Ohh my. Laura: Matthew! Matthew: What?! I figured that’s what he was gonna say. Luna: Well be that as it may, that’s not what I exactly meant. In a different vein, darkness is quick to fester in one’s heart. Tell me Matthew. Are you afraid of the dark? Matthew: I uhh… Laura: Yes. Yes he is. Matthew: Laura! Laura: You are! You were afraid when we were in the depths of Tanzan Mountain. Luna: That’s quite sad to hear. Darkness is love. There’s nothing to fear. Matthew: Well maybe to you but- Laura: Well he maybe afraid of the dark but I know someone who isn’t and I’m sure he’d love to meet you Luna. Luna: Ohh? And who might that be? Laura: You’ll have to wait and see when we come up to your Gym Arena. Luna: Interesting. Then I invite you 2 to visit me in Iolia Valley. Here. Take this. Luna walked over to me and handed over, as she called it, a Crystal Key. I had no idea what this was used for but it looked pretty cool. She explained to us that this is the way we’d be able to enter Iolia Valley and that the only way to find it was to find a single tree back in the labyrinth towards the castle. I was intrigued by this but at the same time, I was severely tired. I was up for almost 24 hours. Matthew: Thanks Luna. Luna: You’re welcome. The darkness in Master’s heart bores a hole that I cannot hope to fill no matter how hard I wish I could. But I can still pretend right? Laura: Huh? Luna: Laura, Matthew, I’ll be waiting and I’m curious who will be battling me as to what you said before Laura. Laura: Ohh. Trust me. You’ll like it. Luna: Hmm. Farewell. -leaves- Cain: Welllll, I have absolutely NO idea what she was talking about but I’m gonna get out of here as well. I’m gonna go rest. And since Radomus flew the coop, I guess the only thing I can do is to see if I can get those guards at Agate a wake up call. Matthew: Yea. That was a weird thing to see. Good luck with that dude! Cain: See ya! And good luck in your Gym Battle Matthew! And with that, Cain left. Laura and I started to walk towards the exit of this place as well. It was mostly silent but for multiple reasons. Her weird behavior with Bennett, my tiredness and what she meant with someone she knows who’d Luna would love to meet. When we got back to the surface, we started to head towards the PokeCenter so I could get Arbok back. While we were walking back, I had to ask Laura something. Matthew: Laura? Laura: Yes babe? Matthew: What was going on with you whenever Bennett was around? Laura: I just felt bad for him Matt. Am I not allowed to feel like that about someone even if they are somewhat bad? Matthew: You just seemed like you liked him or something. I’ve never seen you do that with anyone before. Laura: Ok Matthew. I love you. That’s it. End of discussion. Matthew: Well I love you too. Laura: Good. Now drop it. I knew I loved her and vice versa but it still lingered in the back of my mind. We went inside of the PokeCenter and I got Arbok back. Despite having visible discoloration and some scars, it didn’t seem to have any pain anymore. I hugged it and it licked my face. I placed it back in its PokeBall and me and Laura headed outside. Laura: So what are we gonna do now? Matthew: I definitely need rest and you seem like you need it too. Laura: Well should we head into the PokeCenter and just rest there then? Matthew: Naw. They don’t have any beds. Laura: Well where do we go? We can’t go back all the way to my house. It’s too far of a walk. I thought for a minute and then remembered something. I took Laura up to Shelly’s Gym. It had been a while since I was last here. This is where all the stuff with the orphanage started from. It brought back bad and good memories. We headed upstairs to Shelly’s room and sat on the bed. Laura: Do you really think this is ok? Matthew: Of course it is. Shelly wouldn’t mind. Laura: Well I hope so. Matthew: Hey. What did you mean before that there’d be someone you’re sure Luna would like to meet? Laura: Come on. You’re afraid of the dark. Remember last time? Matthew: Wait. You mean Wehttam? Laura: Yea! I’m sure he’d love to be out here again. It’s been a while. Matthew: Well technically, it’s only been a couple of days. We did that thing again where the both of us at the same time took control of my body. Laura: Ohh. Matthew: But I’m sure he wouldn’t mind be out here again. Laura: Good. -yawns- I’m tired. Matthew: -yawns back- Me too. Let’s go to sleep. The 2 of us got under the covers, closed our eyes and fell fast asleep. 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Did not expect this episode to get to the Iolia Valley.

As we walked towards the apartment, Laura could see that I was still saddened about leaving Arbok in the PokeCenter. Laura: Hey hun. It’ll be ok. When we get Luna out of there, Jessie will be all better. Matthew: I know… I just wish none of this happened. Laura: I know but everything will be ok. Matthew: I know hun. Thanks. We made it to the apartment and walked in. Only the receptionist was there at the desk. We walked up to her but we were nervous. We didn’t know what to say. Before we did though, she spoke. Receptionist: Hello and good day. Admittance to these apartments are for residents only. Matthew: Well, uh… we- Receptionist: But fortunately for you, I’ve already been informed that you’re a new “resident.” Matthew: Uhh… my girl is 1 too right? The girl turned around and dialed up a number on her phone. I don’t know what was said but a few seconds later, she turned around and opened the door next to us and allowed us in. Whatever was said over the phone allowed Laura to be granted access as well. When we went to the next room, we were greeted by 1 of the Aqua Gang Members. Mannie: Yooo Matthew, buddy. What’s up? Matthew: Just going down to 7th Street. Mannie: Cool. Yoooo. Is that your gi… Wait a minute? Is that… Laura?! From the Elite 4!? Laura: Wait wait. Mannie right? Look, I don’t care what you or your gang or whoever else is doing down here. Me and Matt are only here to find a friend of ours. She’s been kidnapped and we heard she could be here. So please. Help us. Mannie: Well… alright. I can do that. Mannie hit the button and the elevator went down. When we reached the bottom, we exited the elevator and into a storage room. But after going through the next door, we were in, what we assumed to be, 7th Street. It was kind of awesome. It felt like a city underground but with actual buildings. Laura: Wow… I’ve never seen anything like this before. It’s kind of creepy. Matthew: It’s kind of awesome. Laura: What?! Matthew: Well I mean… I just like stuff like this. I’m sorry. Laura: -sigh- It’s ok. We just need to find Luna. Matthew: Right. Let’s go look around. Maybe ask some of these people if they’ve seen anything. We started looking around the place. We looked inside buildings and asked some people we came across if they saw anything weird recently. We’d either get weird looks, answers that didn’t pertain to the questions we asked or they just wanted “rare candies.” I also came across some now former members of the Magma Gang and engaged them in battles. As we were continuing the search, I told Laura what I had to do to get the info about 7th Street. She seemed shocked by what I did but didn’t seem to hate me for it. As we were about to go up, we heard someone yelling. Laura didn’t know who it was but I did. I knew exactly who it was. Laura: Who the heck is that? Matthew: Remember the old woman I told you about? Laura: Yea? Craudburry: Miserable lout, PATHETIC inventory! If this is really all you’ve got, you ought to be ashamed of your scruffy-rumped self! Laura: Why is she down here? Matthew: I have no clue. Craudburry: Do not call me again until you have something worth my time! Matthew: I think we should leave now before she- Craudburry: Ohh great. It’s you. Matthew: -sigh- Hi… Craudburry: I should have known I’d see low-life scum like you lolligagging around down here! Laura: Don’t call my boyfriend low-life scum! Craudburry: And you missy! Don’t think I don’t know who you are! You are 1 of the Elite 4 and you are with this heathen of a druggy?! You’re just as bad as the rest of these dumbasses! Matthew: You motherfuc- Craudburry: Don’t talk to me criminal swine! You aren’t worth my breath or you’re unattractive whore there! Drivelling musus with every step… Bah! She walked away after insulting my girlfriend. I didn’t care what she called me but she had no right to say that to Laura. I was filling up with anger and rage. But just then, another familiar voice reared its not so ugly face. Archer: Could hear her on the other side of this place. Quite the mouth that 1 has, doesn’t she? Matthew: -turns around with Laura- You can say that again. Laura: Who are you? Archer: The name is Archer. I am the Leader of the Aqua Gang. It’s a pleasure to meet you Laura. Laura: Nice to meet you too I suppose. Matthew: So what do you want? Archer: I know I said I’ve already asked enough from you but I wanted to ask you for help for 1 more thing. Matthew: Look Archer, you’re not a bad dude but I- Archer: It’s about that hag, Craudburry. Matthew:… Alright. I’m listening. Laura: Matt, we- Matthew: Hold on Laura. Archer: That bitch. She pretends to be such an upstanding citizen but she just plays the streets down here with her wealth. Matthew: I get that she’s been a thorn in your side for a long time, prob a lot of other people too, but can you just get to the point? Archer: Of course. That Pokemon we stole from her before was 1 she had bought illegally here. That’s why I didn’t feel bad for targeting her. But nonetheless, her attitude is insufferable. Yet, no 1 down here wants to risk having their ears blown off by that woman’s blabbering if they try to stand up to her. Laura: So you want Matthew to shut her up. Is that right? Archer: Precisely. You have quite a smart girl here Matthew. I do apologize for what she called you by the way. Laura: It’s ok. But we don’t have time for- Matthew: Alright. I’m down dude. Laura: What?! Matt, we don’t have time for th- Matthew: I know. We’re getting off track but this will only take a couple of minutes. Alright Archer. Let’s go. The 3 of us journeyed back up to the surface. We walked to her house and stood outside planning what to do. Archer: You’re obviously a powerful trainer Matthew. You go in there and take her on and show her what happens when you mess with the people of 7th Street. Matthew: And for disrespecting my girlfriend. Laura: Matt- Matthew: You stay out here with Archer. Archer: Yea. We’ll make sure no 1 interferes. Laura: -sigh- Alright but just hurry it up alright Matt? Matthew: It’ll be over before you know it. Laura: I hope so. I walked up to the door and prepared myself. Not for the battle but for whatever that bitch was about to say to me. Luckily for me though, it would take a lot to get me annoyed. I opened the door and walked in. She was standing right there. When her eyes met mine, she had gotten a horrid, angry look upon her face. Craudburry: So! The filth has followed me back here has it? Matthew: Seriously. You’re just as much as filth as me. You were down there too. Or is your old age finally affecting your memory? Craudburry: How DARE you say that to me! Why are you even here?! To desecrate my house again?! Or maybe to shit on my life once again?! Matthew: I ain’t gonna mess your house up but the 2nd option sounds about right. Craudburry: You litte… I could pay the dogs in 7th Street to kill you and your whole family if I wanted! Matthew: Bitch, you don’t even know where my family lives! Craudburry: Do not cross me wretched pigling! If you won’t leave then I will MAKE you leave! Matthew: Yea? How you gonna do that? Craudburry: After that little incident with your scummy friends, I decided to invest in a bit of self-defense. Matthew: Sooo you just bought illegally owned Pokemon and you think they’ll be able to crush me right? Craudburry: How did you- Matthew: Kind of obvious where that was going. Plus, I just made it quicker to get to the point. Craudburry: RAGH! I’LL MAKE YOU REGRET BEING BROUGHT INTO THIS WORLD! Craudburry: GRAARGH!!! I can’t believe these… These Pokemon are WORTHLESS! Why I oughta- Matthew: Shut the fuck up! Christ almighty! Craudburry: I should get the person that sold me those Pokemon arrested! Matthew: Wow. You’re stupid. Craudburry: Excuse me!? Matthew: You’d be admitting to buying stolen Pokemon which is a crime which means YOU would be arrested. Craudburry: You… You… Matthew: Now listen. I’ll let you off the hook easy if you do a couple of things. Firstly, and I can’t say this enough, stop with your stupid bitching. It’s annoying and no 1 pays attention to your crazy ass self. Secondly, never go back to 7th Street again or I’ll have some of my boys take care of you. So, we clear here? Craudburry: Grrrrr… Matthew: Good. You understand. Ohh yea. Before I leave, I wanna here you apologize for disrespecting my girlfriend. Craudburry:… I’m sorry… Matthew: Good. I’m done here. Enjoy the rest of your day, you old hag. I exited the house. I felt so much better after all of that. I walked towards the side of the house where Laura and Archer were. Archer: Ahh Matthew. You’re back. How did it go? Matthew: Easy. She won’t be yelling anymore and I doubt you’ll be seeing her in 7th Street ever again. Archer: Excellent! We’ll finally have peace down there. Matthew: And she said sorry for calling you names hun. Laura: Thanks Matt. But come on. We gotta go back. Matthew: Yea. You’re right. You wanna come back with us Archer? Archer: Sure. Let’s go. The 3 of us ventured our way back down to 7th Street. When we got there, Archer went on his way. We were about to go searching for any clues as to where Luna might be when I heard a voice I never heard before. ???: Laura? Is that you? Laura: Arclight? Is that you? Arclight: What’s up? Been a while since I last saw you. Laura: Yea. A lot’s been going on. Arclight: Who’s this? Laura: This is Matt. He’s my boyfriend now. Arclight: Really? Well congrats man. You got yourself a good girl right here. Matthew: I know. I’m so lucky. So who are you exactly? Arclight: The names Arclight and I’m the DJ of the Reborn Nightclub. Only Ace Trainers can get in there. Matthew: Why only those? Arclight: Ohh. I don’t actually mean the ace trainers. I just mean the Elite 4 and the people who have defeated the Elite 4. Matthew: Wow… That’s kind of awesome. Maybe I’ll see you in there 1 day. Arclight: Yea. It’d be cool. But right now, I’m down here for a different reason. Laura: What’s going on? Arclight: There’s a vendor down here that’s selling stolen Pokemon and I’m here to take care of him. But I can’t just walk in there and do my thing. He’ll run with the Pokemon as soon as that happens. Laura: Well what are you gonna do? Arclight: I’m not sure but I… Wait a minute. Matt right? Would you buy the Pokemon from him and just keep them safe? I’d feel better if they were with someone good and I think that someone is you. Matthew: Umm… I guess- Laura: Yea. We’ll help. No problem at all. Arclight: Sweet. When you buy them all, give me a sign and I’ll take care of him. Matthew: Alright. -turns around to walk to the vendor- Now who’s wasting time? Laura: I just wanna help. Matthew: Haha. It’s cool. I know you do. We walked up to the area and walked up to the vendor. You could tell he was a shady kind of person. I looked at the Pokemon in the cages. They seemed familiar. Then it hit me. These were the same Pokemon that were in the cages back in the Blacksteam Factory. I felt good that I was saving these Pokemon. Vendor: Hey there. What can I do you for? Matthew: Yea. Uhhh, I’d like to buy all of the Pokemon here please? Vendor: What?! You serious? Matthew: Hell yea. Vendor: Let me see some shards then. I went into my bag and pulled out all the shards I had. The Vendors eyes lit up with excitement. He then put all the Pokemon into PokeBalls and gave them to me. He seemed pretty pleased. We waved good bye to each other and left the area. Laura gave Arclight the thumbs up to signal him that all the Pokemon were caught. I have no idea what happened after that but I did hear some of the cages rattle a bit. As we were about to walk into a little cave of sorts, Archer ran up to me and stopped us from going in. Matthew: Archer, what are you doing? Archer: I’m so glad I caught you in time. Listen, I got word that Maxwell is in there and is itchin’ to battle you. Laura: Maxwell? You mean… The person that- Matthew: Yea… He did it. Archer: I just wanted to let you know before you just waltzed in there. Good luck in whatever you do. -walks away- Laura: Go deal with him. Matthew: Wait. Really? Laura: Yea. Something tells me he’d go looking for you after a while and we don’t need that right now. Better to get this over with now than later. Matthew: Yea. You’re right. Thanks babe. You stay here alright? Laura: Alright. You and your Pokemon be careful baby. I walked into the cave like place and saw Maxwell. He also saw me. The look on his face told the whole story. He had deep hatred for me. But you could tell he was satisfied for what he did to my Arbok. I confronted him. Matthew: Alright. Heard you’re looking for me. What’s up? Maxwell: Heh. I used to be the king of the jungle called Reborn City. But then you showed up and dethroned me. Matthew: Dude, I’m sure you’ll be- Maxwell: No! Let me speak. The Magma Gang… is no more and that’s all your fault! Now, I’m here in this dump. And guess who’s fault that is? Matthew: Min- Maxwell: YOURS! I always speak of glory but this? There’s no glory in this. But I’ve been waiting for you. It’s time to reclaim my fame! It’s time Matthew! For glory baby! After the battle was over, I looked up at Maxwell. I could tell he couldn’t believe that he lost to me a 2nd time. He slowly raised his head and looked up towards me. He had such hatred for me. But it didn’t bother me. Maxwell: No… REDO! Matthew: Yea no. I just beat you dude. Move on. Maxwell: I can’t believe I still couldn’t… Shit man. What does it take to beat you?! I’ve lingered here in a desperate hope that if I beat you that I could rebuild the Magma Gang. But it seems as if that won’t be happening now. Matthew: I’m sure you have better things to do than this. Reclaim your “glory” in another way. Maxwell: I hate to say this but… maybe you’re right. Maybe I could take up a factory job and have a real life or something along those lines. I’ll die here- Matthew: Uhhh- Maxwell: And be reborn a better man. Matthew: Ohh. Ok. You meant metaphorical. Maxwell: Yes. I still have deep hatred for you but… I suppose I should thank you. In the end, the glory was a prison. So thank you for that. Maxwell then left. I stood there trying to figure out what the hell just happened and what he was trying to say. But I didn’t stay there for long. I went back out to Laura who came out and hugged me. She explained to me that a red headed boy came out of the cave but seemed more happy. I told her what happened. Like me, she seemed kind of confused by the whole thing as well but was just happy that nothing happened to me or my Pokemon. We then restarted our quest to get info on where Luna could be. Pokemon Team REBORN CHARACTER RATES

Laura and I ran towards the Grand Gate and made it inside. We stood there for a few moments looking at the Grand Gate actually being opened. I looked over to Laura who had a shocked expression on her face. I could only imagine how she was feeling at this point. I’ve only been here for a couple of months but she’s been here for a long time and to see something working again when it hadn’t for a long time must have been making her feel emotional. Despite what she was seeing now though, we had to continue our way to our destination. The problem was we didn’t know where that destination was. Matthew: I know this is astounding to you but we have to keep moving. Laura: Yea… Yea. You’re right. But where do we go? Matthew: Hmm… Let’s go to the PokeCenter in Lapis Ward. We’ll be able to collect our thoughts there and come up with a plan. Laura: Alright. We walked through the opened Grand Gates and proceeded our way to the Lapis Ward PokeCenter. It felt weird being back here after being away for so long. We had originally escaped here from getting away from the police. I was curious if they even cared now of what had occurred at the Orphanage but I wasn’t going to walk up to 1 and find out. We finally made it to the PokeCenter. We went in and Laura sat down on a chair while I kept standing. Laura: -breaths a slight sigh of relief- Alright. We’re here now. Away from all of those… Meteor guys… Matthew: Yea. That was wild. Laura: I really hope Cain is alright. Matthew: Me too… But he’s surprised me before. And no. Not in that way. Laura: Haha. I wasn’t even thinking in that way. Cain seems to have really rubbed off on you Matthew. She was kind of right. Back in the beginning of this wild journey, I despised his constant sexual jokes. But since the whole thing with the Orphanage and Kiki and saving the children, I’ve grown to really respect him and even admire his personality. Although, I wasn’t sure if the sexual jokes were always just jokes. Matthew: Heh… Yea. But look. He’s fine. We need to figure out a way to find this 7th Street. Laura: Well, Radamus said to ask 1 of the gangs here. Matthew: Ohh yea… I forgot about that. Alright. Look. You rest here and I’m gonna go to 1 of the gangs and see if they’ll tell me anything about 7th Street. Laura: Alright. I am a bit tired anyways. I might take a short nap while you’re away. Matthew: That’s probably not a bad idea for you to do babe. Laura: Ohh yea. Just so you’re not aimlessly roaming around looking for gangs, there’s 2 around here. 1 is actually here in the Lapis Ward and the other is in the North Obsidia Ward. Matthew: Thanks. Alright. I’ll be back in a bit. Laura: Bye hun. We hugged, kissed and then I went on my way outside. With my luck though, it had started to rain while I was inside. This angered me a bit but then I remembered that I was trying to find Luna and needed to stay focused on the task. I decided to go to the gang in North Obsidia Ward 1st. I looked for alleyways as I assumed that’s where they would be staying and I was right. I found a couple of guys standing in the way. Matthew: Can I get through? I need to speak to your- Magma Gang Member #1: Heyo, dude. This is the Magma Gang. Matthew: I don’t care. I just wanna- Magma Gang Member #1: I think it’d be best if you just be tailin’ off. Matthew: Look, all I wanna do is- Magma Gang Member #2: Yo, are you deff or something?! He said to go! Buzz off! Matthew: Ugh! I had no choice but to leave. These 2 bozos wouldn’t let me speak. I was super annoyed with the outcome of this but then I remembered that there was 1 in the Lapis Ward as well. I ran over there and searched for an alleyway. When I did, the same basically happened as the other 1 except these 2 people were in blue clothing instead of the red clothing and they called themselves the Aqua Gang. I couldn’t help but get a feeling of Team Aqua and Team Magma from the Hoenn Region with these 2 gangs. But as soon as I was about to leave the alleyway, 1 of them spoke up. Aqua Gang Member #1: Hey wait a minute buddy! Matthew: What is it? Aqua Gang Member #2: You seem somewhat strong. Matthew: Well, using that word right now would be an understatement but continue. Aqua Gang Member #1: How would you like to join our gang? The moment was here. Despite not really wanting to join, I knew this probably would be the only way I’d get to find out where 7th Street is. Matthew: Uhh… Yea. Sure. Aqua Gang Member #1: Excellent! Aqua Gang Member #2: Now the only way to get access is to battle me and my Aqua mate here. Matthew: You sure you wanna do that? Aqua Gang Member #1: It’s the only way you can meet the boss. Matthew: Well, if you 2 insist. Godra Goodra! Pistol Pete! Come on out! The 2 of them popped out of their PokeBalls and landed in front of the 2 Aqua Gang Members. I waited for them to throw out their Pokemon but the expressions on their faces said enough. No battle was going to take place here. You could see the fear in their eyes but also something else but I wasn’t sure what. Aqua Gang Member #2: On 2nd thought, you can go right in and see the boss. Matthew: Thank you. I recalled my Pokemon and headed towards the end of the alleyway. When I made it there, a boy but in a bit more proper clothing stood there. He looked at me and seemed impressed. ???: Well, well, what’s this? So you’ve decided to join the Aqua Gang huh? Matthew: Uhh, yea. I did. May I ask you something though? Archer: Yes but 1st, introductions! I am the leader of the Aqua Gang, Archer. What is your name? Matthew: It’s Matthew. Archer: Welcome to the Aqua Gang Matthew! If you passed their test, or in your case, scared them out of their test, then you’ve already met Mannie and Razzy. Then there’s DeFacto and the other 1 is Pierce. He doesn’t talk much. Matthew: Ahh. You have quite the crew here. Archer: Thank you. And I believe with you here, we will be able to throw the Magma Gang out of here. Matthew: Yea. I guess I can see that. Archer: Hmm. You don’t seem to be thrilled about our goal. What is on your mind? Matthew: Look. The only reason I’m here is because I need to know where the 7th Street is. I’m not really here to join the gang. Archer: Hmm. I see. While it disappoints me that you do not want to be apart of our gang, I appreciate your honesty at the very least. Matthew: Yea. Sorry about that. Archer: Hmm… Tell you what. I’ll make a deal with you. You help us with those Magma scums and I’ll tell you about the whereabouts of the 7th Street. Matthew:… You promise? Archer: Yes. You have my word. Matthew:… Fine. What do you want me to do? Archer: We’ve got a gig. Meet us in an old shack at 4th and Hydrangea and we’ll discuss what’s going down there. Matthew: Alright. See you there then. I watched as DeFacto, Pierce and Archer walk out of their hideout. I soon followed suit and exited as well. I searched the signs and eventually found the shack that Archer told me he wanted me to meet him at. I walked in and was greeted. Archer: Ahh. Matthew. I’m glad you have arrived. Matthew: Yea. Hey. How come Mannie and Razzy stayed behind? DeFacto: We left them behind at the base. They’ve been assigned to be the guardianship of the base. Matthew: Ahh. Ok. So what’s going on? Archer: Here’s the situation. Magma Gang’s got their eye on a rare Pokemon owned by 1 of Lapis’ wealthiest residents. Knowing them, they’ll try to steal it and frame us for doing the job. So what we have to do is bust in and stop that from happening. Maybe even take the Pokemon from ourselves. Matthew: Alright. So who’s this wealthy resident? DeFacto: The target’s name is Ms. Elena Craudburry. Matthew: Craudberry? Why do I have a feeling she’s not the nicest woman I’ll meet? DeFacto: You’d be right. Although, I think the proper word to describe her would be spinster. Or hag. Or putrid witch who called the city police on me just because I looked at her for like a millisecond. Matthew: Uhhh- DeFacto: Wretched old lady if you do or don’t know her, although you got the better end of the stick. Pierce: Nobody cares DeFacto. Archer: Can we get back to the conversation at hand? Our reputation and safety are at stake here! Let’s go! We gotta put an end to Magma’s schemes! Meet us there when you’re ready Matthew. The 3 of them exited the shack. I stood there for a moment thinking to myself what I had gotten myself into. But this was the only way I could get the info about 7th Street. So I made my way over to this lady’s house. When I entered, I saw Pierce making sure the old lady couldn’t interfere. As I walked by, she continued to yell about me and how she would kill me. They were right. She was horrid. As soon as I walked into the next room, I was confronted by a Magma Gang Member. Magma Gang Member #1: Stop right there Aqua scum! My MANLINESS shall stop you! Matthew: -sigh- Really? I don’t got time for this. Deal with this dude Pistol Pete! Aura Sphere! Clawitzer popped out of its Pokemon and launched a powerful Aura Sphere attack at the Magma Gang Member. It made him fly across the room and against the wall. He fell to the ground unconscious. I made my way to the northern part of the room where there seemed to be a double battle. I saw another Magma Gang Member standing there. Before he could even speak, I ordered my Clawitzer to use it’s Water Pulse attack on him. The gang member was engulfed by the water circle and then it exploded, knocking the gang member to the ground unconscious. DeFacto and Archer seemed impressed with what I was able to do. Matthew: Archer. DeFacto. You guys get whatever is on the desk. I’ll make sure these 2 don’t get in the way. Archer: Alright. You heard him DeFacto. The 2 of them called back their Pokemon and went to take everything off the desk. The remaining Magma Gang Member and what I assumed to be the leader of that gang just stood there but did not command their Pokemon to attack. Archer: Alright. We got everything! Magma Gang Leader: Damnit! They got it… You picked up a new member? Archer: Of course I did Maxwell. And now the downfall of the Magma Gang begins now! DeFacto: The city police will most likely be here shortly. We should go. Archer: Right. Let’s retreat now then! DeFacto and Archer ran out of the building. The Magma Gang Member and Maxwell recalled their Pokemon. The gang member ran out while Maxwell stood where he was for a second. Maxwell: You… I’ll make sure you’ll be dealt with. After saying that, he left. I too evacuated the building and went back to the Aqua headquarters. I could see Archer was very pleased with me as I walked towards him. Archer: That went off without a hitch! Matthew, if it wasn’t for you, I don’t know how we would have made it out of there. Matthew: Well, you’re welcome. Now can you tell me where 7th Street is? Archer: Ahh. That. I have 1 more thing for you to do. Matthew: Dude, you promised me. Archer: Don’t worry. I will keep that promise. This is the last thing I need help with. Matthew: Fine. What is it? Archer: It’s time to finally eliminate the Magma Gang! Matthew: Whoa whoa. You mean kill them?! Archer: No no! I just mean to run them out of the city. Matthew: Ohh. Ok. So what’s the plan? Archer: We’re gonna storm their hideout and take them down and we need everyone available to do this. But what we’re gonna do is have you enter 1st and distract them. That’s when the rest of us will sneak in. Got it? Matthew: Yea. I’ll head there now. Archer: Good man. I exited the Aqua hideout and headed towards the Magma hideout. As I was walking, the regular rain storm turned to a thunderstorm. I didn’t know why but I felt like this was gonna be trouble for me. I entered and was greeted with the 2 Magma Gang Members last time but this time they were trying to insult me. I was growing annoyed with their bickering. Matthew: Alright! Enough! You 2 are annoying! We gonna battle or what?! Magma Gang Member #1: Sure. If you insi- Matthew: Actually, just send out all of your Pokemon and fight me 1 on 6. The 2 of them looked at me as if I was dumb for saying that. But they complied with my request and sent out all if their Pokemon. I sent out Clawitzer and obliterated all of their Pokemon with 1 Water Pulse. The members of the gang were shocked that they were defeated in literally seconds. I recalled Clawitzer but when I looked straight forward, I saw that the Aqua Gang Members were dealing with the other Magma Gang Members. Archer walked up to me. Archer: Nice job Matt. We’re in now! Archer went up ahead. I could see though that a Magma Gang Leader had stopped him and started to engage in a battle. Archer: Urgh! Matthew! You go deal with the leader! End this for the Aqua Gang! I looked over to Maxwell and he looked at me. I could tell he had hatred towards me for stopping his plan back at the old lady’s house from before. Maxwell: So… you’re their new ace. Is that it? Matthew: I suppose so. Maxwell: Heh. So be it then. Once I’ve turned the tables on you, then they’ve got nothing. And the Magma Gang will rule these streets! This has lasted long enough! For glory baby! Maxwell sent out his Ninetails as I sent out Clawitzer. It got taken out with 1 hit of a Water Pulse. The same happened when he sent out his Charmeleon. Before sent out his last Pokemon, he stared up at me. Maxwell: You think you’re so good just because you’re using that Clawitzer. Matthew: Well… I am part of a water themed gang here so- Maxwell: Use your ace. Use the Pokemon that you wouldn’t use til you had no other choice. Whoever wins will be the true gang of this region! Matthew: Uhh… If you say so. Maxwell sent out his Houndoom as I sent out my Arbok. While his Houndoom was able to get off a hit on me, in a matter of 2 Poison Fangs, his Houndoom was down and out. I had won the battle while also making the Aqua Gang the true gang of this city. Maxwell knelt down beside his Houndoom. Archer witnessed the whole thing. I turned towards him when he yelled out to me. Archer: Yes! The Aqua Gang is triumphant! Nice job Matthew! You have given our city back! Matthew: You’re welcome I guess. Now I don’t know what Maxwell was doing when I had my back turned towards him. Maybe his Houndoom wasn’t completely out or maybe he used a Revive. Everyone in that alleyway heard a disastrous scream. I turned around and saw his Houndoom up. Maxwell: NOOO! I WILL NOT LET THIS GO! HOUNDOOM! KILL THE NEWCOMER WITH FLAMETHROWER! Houndoom did as it was told and fired a Flamethrower at me. It was weird though. This Flamethrower attack seemed more powerful than any other 1 I’ve seen despite it being in the rain. I flinched as I prepared to feel the affects of the flames but instead, I heard a blood curdling scream. But it wasn’t a human. It was a Pokemon. I opened my eyes and looked in front of me as I witnessed Arbok being cooked alive by the flames. I couldn’t do anything but watch. Matthew: Wha… Jessie! Nooo! Arbok: CHAAAAARRRRRRRRBOK! The attack finally stopped. Maxwell recalled back his Pokemon. Luckily, the rain swiftly put out the flames but the damage had been done. I knelt down next to my Arbok and held it. I looked back up towards Maxwell who had a smirk across his face. Maxwell: Not what I intended but I still like the results. Magma Gang, we’ll fall back for now! And with that, the whole Magma Gang disappeared. Archer came over to me and looked at my Arbok. The flames had horribly disfigured it. Although, I couldn’t tell from the dark what exactly was done to it. Archer: Matt… I’m so sorry. I didn’t know that he- Matthew: Archer… just tell me about 7th Street… Archer: Yea. You got it. So 7th Street isn’t really a street. It’s more of a black market. You can get there by entering a building in the Lapis Ward. I’ll tell the person there that you have access to it. It’s the apartment on 3rd and Dahlia. Matthew: Thanks… Archer: Is… Is there anything I can do for you? Matthew: Just go dude. I need to be alone for a moment. Archer: Sure. Maybe we’ll see you again. Maybe in 7th Street. Matthew: Yea… Archer left. I stayed there with the rain pouring down on me looking at the Pokemon who risked its life for me. Arbok: Charrr… Matthew: I know it hurts Jessie. We’ll get you back to the PokeCenter. I took out its PokeBall and returned it back to its PokeBall. I slowly got up and made my way back towards the PokeCenter. When I got inside, I walked up to the desk. Laura saw me and ran up to me all happy. She hugged me and I hugged back. When she saw my face, she could see that something was wrong. Laura: Matt hunny. What’s wrong? Matthew: It’s my Arbok. She got… I took out the PokeBall with Arbok in it and sent her out. With it now in the light, I could see the damage that was done to it. Any part that had black on it were now a lighter gray and there were a lot of it’s skin now a browner/tan kind of color. I didn’t know how it wasn’t screaming out in pain right now but it was definitely still in pain. Laura looked at my Pokemon with sadness in her eyes. Laura: Matt… What happened to Jessie? Matthew: She protected me when 1 of the Gang Leaders tried to burn me with Flamethrower. I didn’t know what was going on until it was too late. Laura: Matt… -looks at Arbok and pets its head gently- You’re a good friend Jessie. Arbok: Ch-Charbok… Nurse Joy: Ohh my. Your Arbok seems to have sustained critical burn marks. Matthew: You can say that again. Nurse Joy: Well… We can at least heal your Arbok to where it won’t feel pain anymore but as for its scars- Matthew: As long as you can take its pain away, that’s all that matters. Nurse Joy: Very well. But we’ll have to keep it for a couple of hours. You won’t be able to take it with you. I looked up at Arbok. I could tell it would be in no shape to battle but I also didn’t want to leave it behind. Then, Arbok slithered its tongue onto my cheek. It was awkward but I knew it was just trying to get my attention. I looked up at it and it shook its head yes. In its own way, it was telling me it was ok to leave it for a bit. I smiled at Arbok and looked back at Nurse Joy. Matthew: Ok. I’ll leave it here with you then. Please make sure it feels better Nurse Joy. Nurse Joy: Don’t worry. It’ll be fine before you know it. Matthew: Ok. I guess it’s time to go then. Come on babe. Laura: Alright. Later Jessie! Arbok: Charboook. We exited the PokeCenter and walked towards the apartment building that was supposed to be 7th Street. Pokemon Team REBORN CHARACTER RATES

I wanna know how they’re gonna react to that, Blake, Fern joining Team Meteor. There’s so many reacts I wanna see from them!