J-Awesome_One

As I was heading down to the Grand Hall, I walked past the Orphanage/Psychiatric Center building. I stopped in front of it and looked up and down at it. I remembered the people inside there that had to deal with the Doctor. Matthew (thinking to myself): Anna… Noel… Charlotte… I swear, I’ll think of a way to save you all. Just hang in there for a while. As I started to walk away, I swore I could hear someone from the building yelling thank you. It sounded a lot like Anna which made perfect sense. She was an odd child but it made me smile. I proceeded to walk down to the Grand Hall and went inside. I was looking forward to seeing Ame. But as I got closer to the receptionist desk, I saw a familiar green haired fellow talking with Ame. I was not going to enjoy this. I walked up to Fern and Ame. Ame: Matthew! Fern: Matthew? Matthew: Hey Ame… And Fern. Ame: How are you doing? It’s been a long time since we saw each other. Matthew: Feels like it. I’m alright. What about you? Ame: Same as usual. So what brings you in here today? Matthew: Well, I don’t know if you know or not but the Poison Type Gym Leader- Fern: Say no more. I’ve already told her. She don’t need to hear it again from a loser scrub like you. Ame: Fern, be nice to people. Anyways, yes. I’ve been briefed about this. It’s really unfortunate… I was worried about him for this exact reason… Matthew: Wait. You knew he was suicidal? Ame: Well somewhat but- Matthew: You didn’t do anything to help him? Ame: He refused any help I offered him. I didn’t know what else to do. Matthew: Yea well… I had to witness him killing himself. Ame: Wait… You mean… You were with him? Matthew: Mhm. We were both on top of Beryl Bridge when he did it. It was so sudden. No matter how fast I moved, I wouldn’t have been able to catch him… Ame: Matt… I’m so sorry. Fern: Yea, yea, whatever. Just tell Aya to be ready by the time I get there. Alright Ame? Ame: Of course! I’ll call her now. Later you 2! Ame went upstairs to make the call which led Fern and myself downstairs by ourselves. Fern: You look confused. Matthew: I’m really no- Fern: Don’t worry. Let your superior, that’s me, explain it to you. Every gym in the Reborn League needs a back-up right? Like I’m the back-up for the Flobot. Matthew: Whoa whoa whoa. Hold on. YOU’RE the back-up Gym Leader for Florinia? Fern: Yea. Why do you sound so surprised? Matthew: Ever since we 1st met, you have NEVER used a Mono Type Grass Team. Fern: Looks like you don’t know everything like you think you do. Listen. We have 2 different sets of teams. Our Gym duty teams and the teams we use when we’re out and about. Do you honestly think any of us like just using 1 type of Pokemon? Matthew: Well… I guess that makes sense. Fern: Don’t get me wrong. I love my Grass Types. I really do. But when I’m out and about, I’m not about to use just my Grass Type team. I’m gonna use the team that I like the best. Matthew: Fine. You made your point. Fern: Thank you! Anyways, since the Poison guy has retired, well, in a sense, we’re now letting Aya know that she’s up. Matthew: So her name’s Aya huh? Fern: Yep. Turns out she’s a chick who lives in the wasteland southeast of the city. Matthew: That… That doesn’t sound like the best place to live. Fern: Well it doesn’t matter for you. Matthew: What do you mean? Fern: You need a key to access it and I have 1! Fern reached into his pocket and wiggled it in my face. I was getting more mad at the second. Fern: I’ve already gotten 3 badges already. And pretty soon, it’ll be 4. Matthew: Wait. You’ve already beaten Shelly? Fern: Hell yes and she was a TOTAL pushover. Matthew: What did you call her? Fern: A pushover. It didn’t even feel like she was trying. She looked like she was gonna keel and cry at any second, but hey. Who’s gonna say no to a free badge right? Hahaha. Matthew (under my breath): You fucking son of a bitch. Fern: Anyways, I’d love to keep having this lovely conversation but I’d be wasting my time. Good luck finding the key to the wasteland. Fern was walking away. I didn’t want to ask him where the key way. It was degrading in a way. For the 2nd time, I would need his help in some way. Matthew: Wait Fern. Fern: What is it scrub? Matthew:… Where’d you get the key? Fern: Seriously? Like I’d tell you that. Matthew:… Just freaking tell me. Fern: You know what Matthew? Battle me. If you win, I’ll tell you. But like that’s ever gonna happen. Matthew: Fine. Have it your win. Victory #3 coming my way. After the battle, Fern clenched his fist. I was prepared for him to throw some punches but surprisingly, he unclenched them and looked up at my face in an uninterested way. Fern: Whatever. Like it matters if you know where it is or not. So I got the key from the Aya’s brother. Matthew: Wait. Her… brother? Fern: Yea. He’s a real fruity lookin’ guy. Wearing all purple stuff and wears fishnets too. You could mistake him for a girl. Matthew: You mean Cain? He has a sister?! Fern: You know him? HA! You WOULD know him. Matthew:… I can’t believe I’m saying this but I’d rather hear Cain’s sex jokes than anything you have to say. Fern: Haha. Whatever. If you want to find him, he said something about going up to the Beryl Cemetery for some reason. I don’t know. As soon as I got the key, I pretty much stopped listening to him. Pretty much how I’m feeling with this conversation right now. Later loser! Fern then rushed out of the building. Soon after, I followed suit and walked up to where Fern said Cain was. I was a bit worried though. Why was Cain at the Beryl Cemetery? Did someone he know just die? Was he ok? I was eager to find out. I walked a bit faster and eventually made it to the Cemetery. I slowly walked around trying to find Cain. I finally found him. He was staring at 2 stick crosses sitting next to each other. I walked up beside him also looking at them. Cain: Oh hey Matthew. Didn’t expect to see you here. Matthew: I can say the same thing with you. Is everything ok? Cain: Ohh yea. Don’t worry. No 1 I know died. I came up here because I heard about the passing of the recent Poison Type Gym Leader. Matthew: Ohh. Is that his grave then? Cain: Yep. Apparently the other 1 is his wife’s grave. Matthew: Wow… He really was in love with her. Cain: Mhm. I mean, there’s nothing anyone can do for him now. But I also heard he left behind a daughter as well? Matthew: Oh my Arceus! I totally forgot about her! Cain: You know her? Matthew: Yea. She actually helped me deal with the Team Meteor business that was going on here and the Jasper Ward. Cain: You needed help from a kid?~ Hehe. Matthew: She has a freaking Salamence. Trust me. She’s great help. Cain: Hmm. Well that’s interesting. Have you seen her since then? Matthew: No. But I know she has her mom’s Ruby Ring and I uhh… I was put on the spot to look out for her by Corey before he… retired. Cain: Wait. You mean you saw- Matthew: Yes. And no offense but I don’t want to relive that moment. Cain: Ohh yea. Of course. Sorry. Well anyways… I wanna find her? Matthew: Heather? Why? Cain: Not having anyone to take care of you when you’re so young? That’s a big thing. Matthew: That’s true I suppose. This is the 1st time I’ve ever been away from my parents. Cain: That’s a good thing though. Matthew: Well thanks. Cain: So what’s up with you Matthew? What brings you all the way out here? Matthew: Well I was hoping I could have- Cain: You know Matthew, if you wanna be with me, you can just say it~ Don’t have to stalk me~ Although, it’s kind of cute. Matthew: Caaaaiiiiiin. Cain: I’m kidding. You want the key to the wasteland right? Matthew: Yes. Exactly. By the way, how come you haven’t told me you have a sister? Cain: Uhh… I’m not really a fan of hers. She’s like grrrr all the time. Matthew: Haha. Really Cain? She’s grrr all the time? Cain: Yea! Haha. Well whatever. I’ll tell you what. Battle me and if you win, I’ll give the key. Kay?~ Matthew: Alright. Let’s do this Cai- At that moment, James popped out of its PokeBall. Cain and I looked at each other for a second and then back at James. It just continued to float there but it was staring at Cain. Cain: Umm… Does your Koffing do this a lot Matt? Matthew: No. This is a 1st. James floated closer and closer to Cain. This was odd behavior for James. It then started to circle around Cain. Cain: Well it seems to have taken a liking to me. Haha. Matthew: Sure seems that way. Koffing: Koffing Koff! It stopped in front of Cain and then suddenly, it started to glow. This scared Cain but for only a second. He realized what was happening as was I. James was evolving. Cain: What the- Matthew: It’s evolving! Cain: But why like this? Matthew: I’m not sure. I mean you do use Poison Types. Cain: Well yea but most of my Poison Types are back at home. In a matter of seconds, James the Koffing was now a newly evolved Weezing. James floated up in the air with a happy look upon its face. It floated back down and started to nuzzle Cain’s face. Matthew: You sure have taken a liking to Cain huh James? Weezing: Weezing Weez! Cain: Haha. Well, I’m glad. You’re a pretty cool Poison Type Pokemon. And you have a great trainer. Matthew: Thanks Cain. Alright James. Return. I returned James back to its PokeBall and grabbed another 1 from my belt as did Cain. Matthew: Now let’s do this! Cain: Right here in the field Matthew?~ Matthew: CAIN! Cain: Hehe. Just kidding. Bring it! Matthew: Ha! Keys please. Cain: Darn. I thought for once I’d win. Ohh well~ I don’t want to give it out but- As Cain was handing me the key, we heard some rocks falling down from the hill. As we looked up, we noticed Heather standing there. Matthew: Heather? Cain: That’s her? Matthew: Yea. Heather: What are you looking at? Cain: Hey Heather. Matthew: Hey. Heather: Hey Matt… But why do you know my name? Cain: Someone told me. My name’s Cain. I heard some stuff happened and I was looking for you because I was worried. Heather: Why? You wanna place a bunch of stupid rules on me too? Matthew: No no. He just wants to help you Heather. Heather: I don’t mind having any help from you Matthew but him. No. I’ll be fine all by myself! Cain: No way. I’d never do that. I just wanted to be friends like how you and Matt seem to be. See, I- Heather: Shut up! I don’t care what you have to say! I don’t need a thing! Matthew: Come on Heather. Don’t be like that to him. He’s just trying to help. We both are. Cain: I really think you need a friend. Heather: Jeez! You’re so annoying! I already have a friend! Cain: Ohh? Who’s that? Heather: She’s a Gym Leader and doesn’t ask so many stupid questions! Cain: Ok. Ok. I’m sorry. But your friend is probably worried. You should maybe go to her. Heather: If it’ll get me away from you then fine! I will! Come on Salamence! It’s take off time buddy! Salamence popped out of its PokeBall and flew away to 1 of the Wards. Cain rushed a bit in front of me trying to see where she was going. Cain: It seems she’s flying towards the Lapis Ward. Matthew: The Lapis Ward? She must be going to Shelly then. Cain: Shelly. Got it. I’l catch you later Matt! Matthew: Wait! What about the key? Cain: Ohh yea. That. Look, I just wanna make sure that she’ll be ok. I’ll give it to you later. Promise. Cain went running off. I sighed as I realized I was getting dragged into this mess. Matthew: Hold on Cain! I’m coming along too! Pokemon Team REBORN CHARACTER RATES

Hmm. Interesting. Btw, half the time I read the name Gundham, I keep thinking Guzma. xD

Gundham... :'( But yay! More of these to read! I enjoyed it a lot. I forget if I asked this before or not but can other people understand what his Pokemon are saying?

Mega Camerupt: 5 Mega Gallade: 0 And Mega Camerupt wins!

I’m not sure how but this wasn’t in this topic. This was on its own. I have NO idea how it got here.

That might be Pokemon Desolation.

I was about to go into Shelly’s Gym but for some reason, I got really nervous. Something in my gut told me that Shelly was gonna be the toughest Gym Leader I’d ever face so far. I decided I’d go back to the Grand Stairway and train in the cave under that. It took a couple of hours but when we got done training, my team was stronger than ever. I healed them up and returned back to the gym. I went inside her gym and was quite shocked that her gym looked more like a library. I found the computer and pressed the button. As usual, Ame’s face popped up on screen. Ame: Hey there Matt! How you been? Matthew: I’ve been pretty ok-ish. You? Ame: Don’t even get me started. With the whole Team Meteor bombing AGAIN! Matthew: I know. I saw the hole. Ame: Yea. It’s ridiculous. But anyways, you didn’t call me to hear me rant about my job. What you need? Matthew: Well, I’m at Shelly’s Gym and- Ame: You made it to her gym huh? Nice job. Ohh yea. I forgot to tell you when I registered you. Some Gym Leaders choose in which style they’d like to battle. Some do Singles and others do Doubles. Shelly has chosen Doubles. Matthew: Ahh. This should be an interesting battle then. Should I know anything else? Ame: Yea. She likes to use rain to sweep through challengers. Matthew: Makes sense. If I was using a Fire Type, I’d be in trouble then because of that. Ame: Mhm. Well anyways, I’d better be off. Good luck in your Gym Battle today Matthew! Bye! Matthew: Later Ame. The computer screen turned off. I started to go through Shelly’s Gym and trying to solve the puzzle. Turns out I had to go to different computers and turn them off and on to make these bookcases rise and fall in order to walk across them to where I presumed Shelly was. It took a while but I was able to do it. The last computer was upstairs and past Shelly’s room. She is a clever 1. Before I crossed the bookcases, I sent out all of my Pokemon to give them all a pep talk. Matthew: Alright everyone. Listen up. We’re about to challenge Shelly. She’s a Gym Leader here. Despite her being only 12 years old, something tells me she’s gonna be our greatest challenge so far on this journey. Whatever happens, just do your best. All of you! The team cheered to hype themselves up but Link was going a bit crazy with it. We all stopped to look at him. Matthew: Link? Are you ok? He was still shouting but then it happened. He totally stopped saying anything and moving and then suddenly, he started to glow. This meant 1 thing. Evolution! I watched as my Dartrix evolved into a Decidueye. The shining died down and there was Link, the Decidueye. The rest of my team ran up to greet their newly evolved friend. Matthew (thinking to myself): Wow. He must have psyched himself up so much, he evolved from it. That’s awesome! I returned all of my Pokemon back to their PokeBalls and continued my way to the battle arena where Shelly was indeed waiting for me. I walked up to her. Matthew: Hey Shelly. So… You sure you’re ready for this? Shelly: Y-Yes… I am a Gym leader after all. Matthew: Good. Shelly: Ohh yea! Matthew! What did you think of my garden library? Matthew: Wait. You mean the room back there is actually a library? Shelly: Yes. I’m kind of a bookworm, hehe… Matthew: I’d appreciate it if there were no more puns. Shelly: Ohh. S-Sorry… Matthew: I’m just messing around. Make as many as you want. Shelly: I won’t. Anyways, I just spent a lot of time reading so I could be good enough for your brother. Matthew: Who’s your brother? Shelly: Ever heard of a boy named Bugsy? My jaw dropped. I couldn’t believe what I just heard. Bugsy and this girl here are brother and sister? That’s insane! Matthew: Wait. Are you telling me the Bug Type Gym Leader from the Johto Region is your brother? Shelly: That’s right. Matthew: Wow… I don’t know what to say. Shelly: I wanted to be just like him, so I came here to do this! Matthew: Wait wait. What? You left your home in Johto to come here in Reborn to be a Bug Type Gym Leader like Bugsy? Shelly: Yea but no matter what I do or whatever I did, it was never enough for him. Matthew: What?! You’re a higher ranked Gym Leader than him and plus you’re doing it in Reborn! How can that not be enough for him? Shelly: He just pretends that I don’t exist. Matthew: Geez. That’s terrible. Shelly: It’s fine though, I know my place. Matthew: What do you mean Shelly? Shelly: Hmm? Ohh nothing. Ohh my! Sorry. We kind of got off topic here. I took my spot on the other side of the battle field. I looked back at Shelly who mustered up a half smile. Shelly: Sooo… Good luck Matthew! Matthew: You too Shelly! May the best person win! The battle was done and I came out victorious but JUST barely. All that survived was Link. I’m so lucky he evolved or else I don’t know if I would have been able to beat her. I looked up at Shelly and saw that her head was down. Matthew: Are you ok Shelly? Shelly: Yea… I’m fine. I’m just never gonna live up to his expectations. Matthew: Hey. You’re a great Gym Leader Shelly. I really struggled against you. I didn’t really have a tough Gym Battle til just now. Shelly: R-Really?… You mean that? Matthew: Yes. I never lie about the difficulty of a battle. Shelly: Wow… Thanks Matthew. By the way, you did really well. Matthew: You’re welcome Shelly and thanks. Shelly: Umm… Here you go. Shelly walked up to me and handed me her badge, which was called the Cocoon Badge. I smiled and looked at it. This was my 3rd Gym Badge. Matthew: Thanks Shelly. Well, I think I’m gonna head out. More Gym Battles to be had you know? Shelly: Umm… Ok. I turned around and was about to leave when Shelly shouted out to me. Shelly: Matthew! Matthew: Yea? What is it? Shelly: Because of the incident earlier, I-I couldn’t explain this. The Reborn League has a Reserve Leader for every type. Matthew: A Reserve Leader? What’s that? Shelly: W-Well, when a Gym Leader retires, the reserve leader then takes their place. Matthew: Ohh. Well that’s actually kind of smart. But what’s that got to do with anything? Shelly: W-Well… Since Heather’s dad… Anyways, maybe the League doesn’t know that yet and well- Matthew: Say no more Shelly. I’m gonna go to the Grand Hall and tell Ame about it. It’s been a while since I’ve actually seen her. It’ll be good to catch up. Shelly: Thanks Matthew! Matthew: No problem. Take care Shelly. And with that, I walked out of the gym and started walking back towards the Grand Hall. Pokemon Team REBORN CHARACTER RATES

Nice job. So do you plan to just basically catch as many bug types as you can and then switch them out or do you already have a specific team planned out?

Probably when we get to their house in the middle of the cave OR the events leading up to the groups (Anna, Noel, Charlotte and Shelly) capture.

I woke up feeling a little bit better than I did before I fell asleep. I had Wehttam to thank for that. I got up out of bed and stretched. I had to psych myself up for what I was doing today. And that was to investigate the bombing siting and its surroundings. I started walking to the Grand Stairway. I wasn’t quite sure where it was but I remembered Fern saying last night that it was in the North Obsidia Ward. I figured it had to be the other place that was blocked off by the Grand Hall so I decided to head that way. As I was walking, I was worried what I might find there. Would there be bodies all over the street and blood everywhere? Would the Ward be completely destroyed? But this all happened some hours ago. So the bodies everywhere idea would be gone. They wouldn’t leave the bodies just lay there… Right? I made it to the Grand Hall and walked up the stairs. The area north of me was finally opened so I walked up. I could see people at the end of the big bridge that I was walking on. There were loads of police officers and civilians. I looked passed everyone and saw what I could only assume was the Grand Stairway. It was… not as bad as I expected. That explosion sounded big and bad but surprisingly, the hole that was there wasn’t all that too big. Which made me somewhat feel better but I still felt bad for the people here. Their lives just kept getting worse. After investigating the hole, I decided to go journey to the Lapis Ward. Thankfully, it seemed like the Ward was untouched by the explosion. As I continued to walk through the ward, I accidentally walked into a girl with hot-pinkish hair. She was standing in front of a door. ???: Today’s your birthday. You can finally escape. Be strong, sister. Vengeance will be ours. She went to walk away but accidentally bumped into me. Matthew: Oops. Sorry. ???: It’s ok. Excuse me though. She walked away. I checked the sign in front of the building. It said “Dr. Connal’s Orphanage And Psychiatric Treatment Center.” Wonder why she’d want to get vengeance on an orphanage/psychiatric center? I continued walking and started to see a little crowd up near the wall. I could feel my stomach turning. I had a feeling what it was. As I got closer, my suspicions were true. It was Corey’s body. It had to be. There was blood splatter on the ground and wall. But what I wasn’t expecting to see was Victoria there with a little girl. She had long purple hair and had green clothing on. The little girl was crying. ???: O-Oh my… That’s-That’s Heather’s- Victoria: Shelly, honey, step away from there. Matthew: My god… It’s worse than I thought it’d be. Victoria: Matt! What are you doing here? Matthew: Well… I witnessed this actually. Victoria: You mean- Matthew: Yea. I saw him fall off the bridge. Victoria: That’s awful. Shelly: Ho-How do you know him? Matthew: Umm… Just from a Gym Battle. You know. Introductions and all of that before a battle you know? Shelly: Ohh… Yea. I understand that. I do that too. Matthew: Wait. You’re a Gym Leader? Victoria: Mhm. She’s the Bug Type Gym Leader. Matthew: But you’re so young! Shelly: I know but I was ju-just really good I suppose. But still… Victoria: No no hun. Don’t cry. Shelly: I just- Why? I didn’t have the heart to tell them that Corey was a part of Team Meteor. It seemed like it would just completely DESTROY Shelly’s heart. So I kept it a secret. Matthew: I have no clue. Victoria: It’ll be ok Shelly. Come on. We’ll go inside with you. Shelly: O-Ok. As the 3 of us were about to walk into Heather’s house, we all heard someone talking from up above. Eclipse: Aster & Eclipse reporting. Agent Beryl confirmed deceased. Me, Shelly and Victoria looked up and saw 2 Team Meteor Grunts standing on top of some building. Victoria: Team Meteor? Eclipse: You. Matthew: Ohh. It’s Aster & Eclipse. Victoria: You know those 2? Matthew: I ran into them earlier on my adventure. Victoria: Did they do this to him?! Matthew: No no. I swear. The 1 is smart and the other is… Well they just don’t have that killer instinct in them. Aster: Besides, that’s our- Eclipse: Shut it Aster! Listen here, girly. It’s best for everyone if you keep your nose out of our business. Come Aster. We have more business to attend to. This mission is cleared. Aster: Right! They’ll need us at the stairway. We all gasped. Victoria got an angry expression on her face while I was almost kind of laughing. Matthew: You’re my favorite out of all the grunts of Team Meteor Aster! Aster: Ohh! Umm… Thanks! Victoria: Wait a min- No way! You’re saying Team Meteor was behind the explosion at the Grand Stairway?! Aster: No. A freaking Sunkern did it! Matthew: Can Sunkern even learn Explosion? Aster: Umm… I don’t think so. But yes! Of course it was us! Eclipse: Oh my- Aster! Would you PLEASE stop?! Jeez. Why don’t you just tell them everything while you’re at it. Matthew: You’ll be my #1 favorite if you do that Aster! Aster: Well, if you say so. And great! So apparently, underneath the staircase, there’s a- Eclipse: For the love of- That was sarcasm idiot! Catch a clue! Come on! Aster: So it was. Matthew: Bye Aster! Both Eclipse and Aster wandered away as the rest of us turned to each other. Shelly seemed like she was on the verge of tears again. Victoria: Ohh Shelly. I’m sorry you had to see all of that. Let’s just go inside, calm down, and- Matthew: Umm… What in the hell is that thing? We all looked up. It seemed to be some kind of shadow or a ghost. I was a bit freaked out as was Victoria but Shelly seemed not afraid of it at all. Matthew: What the… Victoria: Ahh! When did he get here?! Shelly: Ohh… Th-That’s just Shade. Matthew: He’s JUST Shade?! Shelly: Mhm, W-What do you want Shade? As we all watched Shade, we noticed that the body and also the blood splatter was disappearing. This freaked me the fuck out but the other 2 seemed kind of alright about the situation. Victoria: He’s… taking the body away? As soon as Shade had appeared, he then disappeared. We all stood there still looking up. Trying to see any kind of trace from Shade. Matthew: Why did he take the body? Victoria: I don’t know but It was strange. Matthew: Can we PLEASE go inside before anything else freaky happens? Victoria: I agree. Let’s go inside. Shelly: O-Ok… The 3 of us walked inside the building and went upstairs to what was, what I presumed, Shelly’s room. Shelly sat on the couch as Victoria and I stood in front of her. Matthew: So why were you here Victoria? Victoria: I came here to challenge Shelly to a Gym Battle. When we were about to battle, we saw the body fall and… Well you know the rest. Matthew: Wait. That happened like hours ago. You 2 stood there for that long?! Victoria: It was? Jeez. I didn’t even realize. Matthew: Yea. So is she ok? She seems to know him. Victoria: I think her and his daughter are best friends. So yea. I’d say they do. Shelly: M-Matt, do you know wh-where Heather is? Matthew: No. I don’t. I’m sorry. Shelly: Ohh… It’s fine. D-Don’t worry. Victoria: Matt, I’m really worried about her. Matthew: Why? I mean yea. She seems a little timid but she’s a Gym Leader. Victoria: While that is true, she is just a child. You do know she’s 12 years old right? Matthew: I knew she was young but I never thought she was that young. Jesus. Victoria: And right now, she seems just so distant. Matthew: True. Victoria: Matthew, something’s up. 1st the stairway blows up and then Team Meteor come to look at a dead guy? Perhaps he was an agent of some sort of Team Meteor. Matthew: I-I have no idea. Victoria: Well whatever the case, I’m gonna find out. They said Team Meteor is doing something at the Grand Stairway right? Matthew: Sounded like it. What they’re doing there though is what’s puzzling. Victoria: Then let’s go investigate! Matthew: You mean like you and me together? Victoria: Yes. Matthew: I’m in! Victoria: Good. Shelly, me and Matt are going to take off for a bit alright? Is there anything either of us can do for you? Shelly: No-No thanks. Umm… I’m sorry… Matthew: For what? You didn’t do anything wrong. Shelly: I just don’t want you 2 to be worried about me. Th-That’s all. Victoria: Don’t be sorry. I know we don’t really know you, but we just want to do whatever it is we can to help. Matthew: Yea. What she said. Victoria: We’ll be back soon. Just try to take it easy Shelly ok? Shelly: Al-Alright… See you. Victoria ran off. It was like seeing a blur just rushing right out of the building. I followed behind but obviously slower. I made it to the Grand Stairway but it was different than the last time I saw it. I went closer to the middle of it and saw a ladder going down it. With no other option, I climbed down it. Before I could recognized the beauty of the cave, I saw Aster and Eclipse with Victoria tied up behind them. She must have tried to rush passed them but got caught somehow. Victoria: Matthew! Help! Aster: Hey my biggest fan! Matthew: Umm… Hey Aster? Eclipse: Aster, shut up please. Anyways, there will be no such thing as helping her. You, Matthew, are trespassing on our operation territory. We’re going to you down to the big man missy. Now let’s get a move on. Matthew: Come on. Just… Just let her go and we’ll leave ok? Victoria: What?! Aster: Hmmm. I’m not sure I can believe that Matthew. I know you think of me so highly but still. I AM a part of Team Meteor. Should we take Matthew as well Eclipse? I mean remember what happened last time? Eclipse: I don’t how you keep falling for… Don’t be stupid Aster. Do you want them to have a chance teaming up against us? We’ll lock up this girl and then use her as bait for Matthew. It’ll lure him in us. Matthew: Uhhh… I know you’re the smarter of the 2 between you 2 but I’m standing right here. You realized I heard all of that right? Eclipse: But what can you really do right now? Unless you want her hurt. Aster: Hear that Matt! It’s lose-lose for the both of you! Sorry Matthew. Eclipse: Let’s get a move on. Victoria: Matt! Eclipse and Aster rushed down further into the cave. I was shocked that all of this was happening. I knew I had to go rescue Victoria but again, I was alone. I was doing it alone again. And last time I did something on my own, someone died. I didn’t know if I could do this or not but Victoria’s life was possibly on the line. So I tried thinking good thoughts and continued on through the cave. The cave looked great though. It was filled with gems and crystals. The look of the cave was actually calming me down. I went down a path in the cave and came out to another part of the cave that looked really old and antique. There were Unown writings all over on the walls. I continued to walk in awe at what I was looking at. I wasn’t paying attention and then I heard a voice call me over. ???: Come here, trainer. I walked over to the mysterious man and stood next to him. He had black hair and was wearing a tan coat and black pants. Matthew: Umm… What do you want? ???: Tell me something. Did you, as a citizen of this city, have any inkling of this place beneath it? Matthew: Well… I’m not really a civilian here. See, I just came here not too long ago and- ???: Did you? Matthew: Uhh… No. ???: Doesn’t surprise me. After all, most people do not. A lot of people are ignorant. Ignorant to the centuries of history right beneath their calloused feet. Matthew: Their what? ???: And also, do you perhaps know what is beyond this gate? Matthew: I uhh… I have no clue sir. ???: Then I shall tell you. It’s the very core of Reborn. It’s a sacred place. A place… from where the world began. Matthew: Wait. It began here? ???: Tell me, trainer. How insolent, how utterly ignorant, must 1 be to build such a-a wretched city right over this precious holy land?! Matthew: I’m not sure but I’m gonna guess and say that it’s Rebor- ???: Reborn! The city of insolence. They, however, did build it from the symbols of that which it occludes, ironically. Matthew: I don’t know what to say. ???: Ruby, the deal of pain. Sapphire, the deal of love. Emerald, the seal of faith. And last but not least, Amethyst, the deal of the beyond. Matthew: Amethyst? ???: Each 1 of those are a key. When brought together, Reborn’s true power shall be restored! We will be rid of this malignant junkyard and the beauty can be restored to the world. We stood there looking at the door for a couple of more seconds. I was afraid if I moved, he would have done something to hurt me. He finally spoke. ???: Do not worry trainer. You will walk away safely. Your friend may leave as well. She’s up ahead, as well as the grunts who keep her. Do as you will with them. But when you leave? Please, take this place with you. In your mind. In your memory. In your heart. In your very soul. And share this place with the world. Remind them of this. The world to which they have undone will itself be their undoing. As soon as he was done talking, he walked passed me and out of the cave. I stood there for a couple of seconds. I didn’t know what to think about everything that man had said. I wasn’t sure if he was just religiously nuts or whatever. I snapped back and continued down the cave until I ran into Aster & Eclipse holding Victoria in a cell. But now, her hands were free. The 2 grunts looked ticked off. Aster: Matthew! You’re here! It’s good to see you again! Even though we just saw each other a couple of minutes ago. Matthew: It’s great to see you as well? Eclipse: What is the boss doing? He just let you walk away? Tch. I suppose this is somewhat our fault. We shouldn’t have counted on him to do anything. Especially our work. I guess we’ll just have to capture you here Matthew and make sure you can’t do anything to stop us. Aster: Sorry Matthew but it’s Team Meteor’s orders. Matthew: You 2 seem to be forgetting that my friend is free form your restraints from before. Victoria: Exactly Matthew! I got your back! Let’s do this! Eclipse: Shut up girl! Aster: Eclipse, be nicer. Eclipse: What are- Ugh! Shut up Aster! Aster: Geez. You don’t have to be so mean to me all the time. Matthew: Umm… Are we… Are we battling against each other or- Eclipse: Shut up all of you! Prepare to be beaten! Eclipse: Damnit! What’s even the point of doing this anyways? Aster: Well, I suppose you may go. The boss did say it was fine if you escaped anyways. Soooo… Eclipse: We’re leaving now but listen. Just because you beat us, doesn’t mean you won. Ta-ta. Aster and Eclipse ran out of the room of the cave. Me and Victoria stood there exhausted for everything that had happened recently. Then Victoria spoke. Victoria: Matthew, thank you for coming for me. I knew you would. Matthew: It’s really no problem. Are you ok? Victoria: Ohh yea. Don’t worry about me. I’m not hurt or anything. All their boss did was talk to me. Matthew: Was it about Reborn and that gate and keys and all that? Victoria: Yea. How do you know? Matthew: That’s what he did to me. Except, I wasn’t held captive. Victoria: How weird. Do you think maybe it’s better for them somehow if people know about this place? Matthew: I’m not sure. It doesn’t make any sense if that’s the case. Victoria: None at all. Matthew: You know, we’ve been down here for so long, I feel like we’re forgetting something. Me and Victoria pandered for a second and then we both looked at each other with wide eyed realization expressions. Matthew and Victoria: Oh my Arceus! We forgot about Shelly! We ran out of the cave together and as fast as we could all the way back to Shelly’s Gym. She was still there luckily but we felt bad for just leaving her there. Hell. We forgot about her. Victoria: Hey Matt. I wanted to thank you again for saving me down there. Matthew: It’s no problem. You would have done the same for me. Victoria: Yea. I got ahead of myself didn’t I? Matthew: Maaaybe just a smidge. By the way, how is Shelly doing? Victoria: She’s really torn up about having seen the incident happen… I’m really worried, especially since she knew him. I think she might need some help. Matthew: Ok but how? Or by who? Victoria: Hmm… I know there’s a psychiatrist in this ward. He has some notoriety. His name is Dr. Connal. Matthew: I don’t know who that is but I’m pretty sure I know where that place is. Victoria: Really? Great! You think you can go find him and see if he’s willing to help Shelly? I don’t want her scarred for life. Matthew: No no. I get it. I don’t either. She already seems frail. I’ll be back before you know it. Before I was able to leave for the doctor, Shelly called out to me. Shelly: Wait! Am… Am I sick or something? Matthew: No. Why? Shelly: Well you’re going to get a doctor for me. Matthew: Well… This is a different doctor. This is a doctor that will help you feel better… emotionally. Victoria: And Matt is gonna go get him so he can help you feel better. Shelly: O-Oh… Well if you think it’ll help… Matthew: It will. I promise. I’ll be back soon you 2. I walked down the stairs and over to the place where the doctor was supposed to be. As I was about to walk into the building, a woman pushed the door open which made me fall back onto the ground. I looked up at her. She had hot-pink hair and was wearing all green. She looked like she was about 18 years old. And… She was kind of cute looking too. In fact, she was so cute looking, my ears started to blush red. Matthew: Ow. That hurt. ???: Oh my! I’m so sorry. Matthew: It’s ok. No problem. ???: I hope so. But if you’ll excuse me, I have to get out of here right now… Finally… Before I could say another word, she raced passed me and disappeared. I walked into the building and was instantly greeted by a little girl with pig-tails and wearing a purple dress. She was also holding a Jirachi doll. She seemed quite peppy. ???: Hi! Ohh. You’re not Laura. Ohh well. Hi anyways! Matthew: Umm… Hi random little girl. ???: Who are you and why are you so glowy? Matthew: Glowy? ???: Anna, no one is glowing. Anna: But Noel, that person clearly is! Matthew: I’m not sure how I’m glowing but as long as it’s not a bad thing, I’m ok with it. Anna: Ohh never mind him. Come on! I’ll introduce you to everyone. The little girl grabbed me by the shirt and pulled me to the middle of the room. Anna: Ok! So I’m Anna and this is my Jirachi, Nostra! Matthew: You named your doll? Haha. Anna: Doll? Nostra wants to know why you think its a doll. Matthew: Umm… I don’t… I mean- Anna: Ohh well! Over there is my twin brother, Noel and his Cleffa, Nomos! I looked over to Noel. He seemed really depressed or something. Or maybe he was horribly bored. The complete opposite of his sister Anna. But he wore a white lad looking coat and black pants. He also was holding a Cleffa doll like Anna said. Noel: Nomos and Nostra are just dolls but hi. Matthew: Hey Noel. Noel: But I suppose… Nomos says hi too, I guess. Anna: Noel, why do you lie? They’re not just dolls. You know that! That’s ridiculous to think! Noel: You’re 1 to talk. Anna: ANYWAY! Over here is Charlotte. She’s my friend. Even though she has burn scars, she’s seriously really pretty! I looked at the individual that was introduced to me as Charlotte. Her hair was pink with purple at the tips. Her outfit had red and black all over it. I looked at her exposed skin but no matter how hard I focused, I couldn’t see any scars on her. Charlotte saw me trying to see any and addressed the issue. Charlotte: Anna, for the last damn time, I don’t have any scars. Noel: She’s right Anna. There aren’t any on her. Matthew: Sorry but I agree. I see nothing on her skin. Anna: But- Ohh! Right! I’m sorry! I’m so insensitive! I won’t talk about them anymore, I swear! I was just saying how pretty you are. Charlotte: Riiiiight. There’s nothing to talk about. But whatever. Forget about it. Hi. As Anna said before, I’m Charlotte. Charlotte looked at my arm and noticed the Arbok tattoo. She grinned in impressiveness at the sight. Charlotte: Nice tattoo. Looks sick. Matthew: Thanks. I actually do have an Arbok. Charlotte: That’s pretty cool. Matthew: Thanks! Charlotte: By the way, did you see Laura on the way out? Matthew: You mean the 1 with the hot-pink hair and wearing all green? Charlotte: Yea. That’s my sister and she’s also 1 of the Reborn’s Elite 4. My jaw dropped. That cute girl that I saw walk away was an Elite 4 Member? That… was amazing. Charlotte could see the shocked expression on my face. Charlotte: I know. Awesome kind of runs in our family. No big deal. Matthew: Well awesome also runs in my blood. But I don’t doubt you. Noel: Well, since you mentioned that, I may as well mention that Anna is also- Anna: Oh my Arceus! Laura is so cool! By the way, both Charlotte and Noel here are Gym Leaders!~ Matthew: Wait. What?! Anna: Mhm. It’s true. Matthew: But you’re all in this orphanage? Anna: Yep! Noel: Anna… Matthew: I’m gonna miss Laura but I’m so glad she’s finally out of this horrible place. I was getting so confused. This little girl was going back and forth between so many topics. Noel: What she means is that since Laura turned 18 today, she doesn’t have to stay here any longer. Charlotte: I’m sure you know already but this is an orphanage. Til we all come of age, we’re stuck here. Matthew: That’s gotta suck. Charlotte: Or the Doctor here decides to let us out. Matthew: Has he ever done that? Noel: No. Never. Matthew: So like forever then? Noel: Basically. But… The Doctor is scary. Matthew: Why? Anna: He has these really strong Electric Type Pokemon! He uses them in his “therapy.” Matthew: Wait. He uses shock therapy on you all?! Charlotte: Yep. That’s what the “good” Doctor does. Anna: Ohh yea! Nostra says that she thinks he’s killed patients in the past. I believe her! If you’re around him enough and listen veeeery carefully, you can hear a voice. Matthew: Ummm… What? Noel: Anna, stop that. You’ll scare him. Charlotte: Besides, I actually still haven’t heard anything like that Anna. So I don’t know about that. Anna: Well anyways, what are you here for Matthew? With everything happening, I had completely forgotten about the real reason why I came here. Matthew: Ohh yea! I completely forgot! My friend saw something horrible and is now really, really depressed. My friend recommended to get the Doctor to help but now… I’m not so sure he’s the best option now. Anna: No! Trust me! The Doctor is not the 1 for your friend! Charlotte: That would really fuck her life up. Trust me. Noel: Charlotte’s right. Matthew: Well… What do I do now? I don’t have another idea on how to help her. Anna: Well… Nostra says she can feel your friends sadness. Something terrible must have happened. She says that you should tell her to look out for the 1 that’s truly affected by this. If you tell her that, she’ll have no reason to be sad anymore. Matthew: Wow… You’re a weird kid but that’s actually really good advice. Anna: Thank you! You should try to leave before- Oh no! Matthew: What’s wrong? Anna: Nostra says the Doctor is coming! Anna raced close to her brothers side. I looked at the open doorway in front of me and watched as a man in a white lab coat come walking out of it. He truly looked menacing. He stopped outside of the doorway and looked at me up and down. ???: Ahh, a visitor. I was right to wonder about the noise coming from in here. Matthew: Sorry. If it’s too much trouble, I’ll leave. Dr. Sigmund: Nonsense. Greetings. I am Dr. Sigmund Connal but you may refer to me simply as “Doctor.” Matthew: Alright then… Doctor. Dr. Sigmund: So how may I help you? Matthew: Well I was just walking around the Lapis Ward and… You know… I uhh- Anna: Matthew heard that there were some pretty tough Gym Leaders in here and he wanted to challenge them for their badges. Matthew: Yep. I want more badges. Thank Arceus for this Anna girl. If it weren’t for her, I don’t know what would have happened or what I would have said. She saved my skin. Dr. Sigmund: Is that all? Well it is true that there are some particularly gifted individuals in our care. Some were able to inherit or earn high-ranking positions. You must have some confidence in your battling skill if you’re here to challenge them. Hrm. Orderly! Please conduct a brief examination of this challenger. Orderly: As you say sir. The orderly came in front of me and started a battle. It was somewhat tough but I pulled out a victory. The Doctor, Charlotte, Noel and Anna all looked impressed by my battling skills. The orderly then walked back up to the Doctor. The Doctor seemed intrigued with my victory. Dr. Sigmund: Very impressive Matthew. There is a problem however. Matthew: What’s that? Dr. Sigmund: Our battling arena is currently being renovated and the other common areas are unsuited to battle. They also are not allowed to leave. It is not allowed. It’s most regrettable but it can’t be helped. You’ll have to wait until a different time I’m afraid. Matthew: That’s alright. I looked over to Charlotte. She shook her head no and then face palmed. Something told me that this Doctor wasn’t telling the actual truth to me but I didn’t wanna find out. He was kind of creeping me out and I wanted to leave. Thankfully, Anna had somehow read my mind. Anna: Ohh well!~ That’s just too bad. You’ll have to come back another time Matthew! She again grabbed me by the shirt and pulled me towards the door. Before leaving, she had me kneel down so she could whisper something to me. Anna: Now don’t forget what I told you to tell your friend ok? Matthew: I won’t forget. Thanks Anna. Anna: You’re welcome~ Dr. Sigmund: What in the world are you 2 blathering about over there? Anna: Nothing! Bye Matthew! Anna pushed me out of the door and slammed it shut. I heard a “ker-chunk” meaning it was now locked. I felt bad for those kids though. If what they said was true, then they’re in trouble. I wanted to help them but I needed to focus on the task at hand. I went back to Shelly’s Gym and went upstairs into her room. They both looked at me. Victoria seemed confused as to why the Doctor wasn’t there. Victoria: Matthew! You’re back! But… where’s the Doctor? Matthew: He’s umm… very busy at the moment. But a girl there told me to say something to Shelly. I walked up towards Shelly and sat down beside her on the couch. Shelly: So… What now? Matthew: I met a girl there and told her what was going on. She told me to tell you that you should think about the person who is really affected by all of this. Shelly looked at me as if she was in shock. She only kept thinking about how she felt about seeing the dead body but how does Heather feel about this. If she knows about it at all. A smile of some sort appeared on Shelly’s face. I hugged her and stood up. She stood up as well. Shelly: Wow… You’re right. I mean… What am I complaining about? That was Heather’s dad. She lost her dad. I don’t habe any room to be shaken up with this. Ohh my! I need to find her! Victoria: I think you should stay here and rest a little more. Shelly: No, no. I’m ok. Really Victoria! Th-Thanks Matthew. Matthew: It was no problem. Shelly: I’m… I’m gonna try to find Heather. She needs to know this. Oh yea. Victoria, you came here for a Gym Battle right? Ohh! I’m so sorry! With everything that happened- Victoria: No no. I’m ok. I can wait. You don’t have to apologize. Shelly: O-Ok. Sorry. Oops. Victoria: I’ll wait til later for my Gym Battle. I’d rather wait til everything is a bit more calm. But I mean Matthew might want to. Shelly: Ohh. Y-You’re here for a Gym Battle too Matthew? Matthew: Well yea. But are you sure you want to do it now? Shelly: It’s really ok… I can do it. I’ll wait in the back of my arena then. Matthew: Alright. Sweet. I’ll see you in a bit then. Shelly left her room to go to the back to her battle arena. I turned around to leave but when I did, I saw Victoria had a worried look on her face. Matthew: Everything alright Victoria? Victoria: Y… Yea… Matthew: Alright then… I’ll see you later then alright? Victoria: Yea… I walked passed Victoria and down the stairs. I was about to enter Shelly’s actual gym when Victoria came rushing down the stairs to stop me. Victoria: Matt wait! Matthew: What’s wrong? Victoria: Do you really have to battle her right now? I mean she is JUST getting over this. Matthew: Victoria, she said she was ok to do this. She is a Gym Leader after all despite her being 12. Victoria: But I don’t want her more stressed out. Matthew: I’m sure she’ll be fine Victoria. Victoria: I’m sorry but I just wouldn’t feel right if I just let you go fighting her like that. So… So this is me trying to stop you. Matthew: This is ridiculous Victoria. Victoria: I’m sorry but like I said, I wouldn’t feel right. It’s not that I don’t want you to win… I just think there’s more important things to do instead of this right now. Matthew: She is a Gym Leader Victoria! Plus, this could help her further. Victoria: Then that settles it! If you’re really determined to battle her, you’ll have to beat me 1st! Matthew: If you insist Victoria! After the battle, Victoria turned around facing away from me. I didn’t mean to upset her but Shelly is a Gym Leader and she said she was ok to fight for a Gym Badge. Matthew: Victoria… Victoria: Ok… Clearly I can’t stop you anyway. Just promise me 1 thing Matt? Matthew: What’s that? Victoria: Just be gentle with her. Matthew:… Alright. That much I can do. Victoria: Thank you. She went to exit the building but then stopped and slightly turned her head towards me. Victoria: And you had better win, otherwise it’ll all be for nothing. She then walked out the door. I stood there for a few moments thinking about what just happened. I understood where Victoria was coming from but she had to also understand the kind of position we were in. I decided to heal my Pokemon before going through the puzzle of Shelly’s Gym. Pokemon Team REBORN CHARACTER RATES

Hmm. Maybe... But I would have had told her the information at a fair distance and had 1 of the other Aqua Gang members untie her. So maybe not that much of a smarty pants. Haha.

I would be distracted as hell. Like if I was Maxwell, I'd be trying to battle but then I'd be like "Ok. I know we're enemies and we're in a heated rival but why is 1 of your members hands tied up?" Haha.

Wait... Did NO ONE from the Magma Gang question why 1 of the Aqua Gang members had their hands tied up? I mean I know they hate each other but you'd think they'd question it once. Haha.

Very very good. Can't wait to read more of this! Btw, since you're gonna attempt to do every type in Reborn, are all of them gonna be story based or are some of them gonna be "This is what happened here. This is what happened there. These are my Pokemon."?

I gave her that idea almost exactly a month ago. Surprised you remembered. xD But yay! More of this stuff! Sooo I like how you handled El compared to my idea. Probably better that way. And awww. She's like Cain more and more as a friend. Or that's how I take it. Haha. Great job as always. Now, I shall go back to what I was doing which was writing up my Episode for "My Awesome Pokemon Adventure."

@Jess Aren't there caves near the Flying Type Gym Leader's town or were 1 of those places you mentioned? It's been a while since I last played that game.

So I think it's far enough into the adventure to ask this. Who is Vanilla closest to? Like who would she consider 1 of her good friends from the people she's met so far.

Matthew: Urgh… Uhh… What? Why am I movi- WHOA?! I opened my eyes wide open and saw that I was floating on water and somehow I was on a raft. The water was going on for miles it seemed like. But the water was calm. That somewhat calmed me a bit. It was really foggy though. Wettham: You alright Matthew? Matthew: AHH! What the… Don’t do that! Wehttam: Don’t do what? Matthew: Don’t do… Don’t… Ugh. Nevermind. Wehttam: I could feel that you were quite upset with the events that led up to… Well I won’t say it but- Matthew: Corey’s death. Yes I am. And the bombing at the Grand Stairway. Wehttam: Yes. That too. Matthew: Can you tell me why this time we’re on rubber rafts in the middle of the ocean or whatever this is? Wehttam: I’ve been with you since your birth Matt and I know 1 of the things you really enjoy is being on a rubber raft in that thing you call a pool. Matthew: Well… That ain’t wrong. This is sort of relaxing. Wehttam: Exactly. I think you need to talk. Matthew: About what? Wehttam: Everything that just happened. Matthew: Why? I don’t… I don’t wanna remember it again. Wehttam: I know. I could sense it when it all happened. That’s why I think you should talk about it and get it out of your system and maybe feel better somewhat. Matthew: I mean… If you feel like it. Wehttam: So is there a reason you feel so bad about Corey’s death? Matthew: The man committed suicide right in front of me! Why wouldn’t it make me feel bad? Wehttam: I’m not sure. That’s why I’m asking you. Matthew: Well I don’t know what kind of answer you want from me. Wehttam: I have an idea. Lay on your back and don’t move and feel the waves rock you back and forth relaxing you. Matthew: Fine. I did as what Wehttam said. I laid back on the rubber raft and let the waves rock me back and forth. It felt really relaxing. Wehttam: Now, what’s the real reason you’re sad about his death? Matthew: He… He left behind his daughter. Wehttam: So that’s why. Matthew: I know he did a bad thing and I don’t agree with why he joined Team Meteor and I really don’t agree with how he treated his daughter throughout her years. But I understand why. And he could have told his daughter why. I’m sure she would have understood why. Or at least somewhat. Wehttam: I suppose I can understand that. Sorry. As another soul, another entity I don’t usually experience these kind of things. But I knew I had to help. Matthew: Well thanks… I didn’t mean to snap at you earlier. Just… Let of bad things just happened at once. And Fern didn’t help much. Wettham: Ahh yes. That Fern character. It’s rare but I know what hatred feels like now thanks to him. Hopefully, the next time you 2 encounter each other, I’m the 1 that’s in control and lay a whopping on him. Matthew: Well honestly, that would be truly amazing and kind of awesome. Wehttam: I quite enjoy that word by the way. Awesome. Matthew: Yea. It’s kind of how I think of myself. Wehttam: Quite. Matthew: By the way, I wanted to ask you. What you said to Corey about being able to survive things while being in my body. Was that true? Wehttam: Indeed Matthew. I can. Matthew: Can all entities do that? Wehttam: They can. Although, every entity has a different… timer countdown. Matthew: What do you mean? Wehttam: Well, some can only do it for a short time, some can do it for a long time and some can do it for as long as they want. Matthew: So which 1 are you? Wehttam: Well luckily for you, I am 1 that can do it for as long as I want. Matthew: Well that’s great to know for future references. Haha. Wehttam: You seem to be feeling better. Matthew: Well yea. Somewhat. But it’s not like I’m gonna magically feel better when I wake up from this. Wehttam: I know. But this will make you a little better. And that’s better than not better at all. Matthew: You’re right I suppose. But that bombing at the Grand Stairway… I just hope everyone is safe from that. Wehttam: I do as well. I assume when you awaken from your slumber, you will be investigating that. Matthew: Yes. I do intend to. Wehttam: I think that’ll be a good thing to do. Matthew: Me too. And… Thanks again Wehttam. Wehttam: Tis no problem Matthew. I figured these waves would be able to calm thee. Matthew: They did actually. Well, it’s prob close for me to wake up to continue my journey. Wehttam: Right. Well, I look forward to seeing you again. Whether it’s me taking control of your body in a dire situation or if it’s back here in the dream realm. Matthew: Me too. Later. I closed my eyes on the rubber raft and fell asleep. WEHTTAM RATINGS

I opened the doors and went inside. Before looking around the place, I saw the Police Chief standing near the entrance and he didn’t look too good. Matthew: Hey. What’s wrong? Police Chief: Thank Arceus you’re here. My men came in here and were looking for Corey when all of a sudden gas started spewing out of those cylinders and my men started to act weird. Matthew: Weird how? Police Chief: They just started ordering their Pokemon to attack me so I hid here. But I don’t know what to do. Matthew: Alright. Stay here. I’ll figure something out. I was about to go around looking for the officers when I noticed the computer behind me. I almost forgot that Corey was a Gym Leader. I figured I’d might as well call her up and see how Corey battles. I’d prob have to battle him anyways. I pressed the button and Ame’s face appeared on screen. Ame: Matthew! How’s it been? Matthew: It’s umm… It’s good. Ame: Great! So are you at Corey’s Gym? Matthew: Yes. Ame: Ahh. He’s a bit troubling. Matthew: Why’s that? Ame: Well he uses something called the Corrosive Mist Field. This scary tactic can poison any Pokemon every single turn. Matthew: Wait. What?! Ame: Yea. I hear the same when I tell other trainers this. Actually, this is where half the trainers quit their adventure. Matthew: Well, that’s not me. Ame: Good. Anyways, it does have a glaring weakness. The poison is ties to the mist. Which means you can use the air against him! But I think you’ll do good Matthew. Good luck! Matthew: Thanks Ame… Good luck. The screen shut off and I continued to look at it. Great. Now my Pokemon will get poisoned. Well… Only half of them. Jessie and James couldn’t get poisoned thanks to being Poison Types and TongueClumsy has Immunity. So that was somewhat lucky for me. I started to look around the place. There were 6 huge containers with some kind of colored gases inside of them. Matthew (thinking to myself): Those must be the gases that made the officers go wild. I walked around the place and saw an officer walking around really weird. I walked up to him and he immediately sent out a Pokemon. I did the same thing and quickly defeated him. Afterwards, he fell to the ground but seemed go back to normal. Matthew: Hey hey. Are you ok? Police Officer: Yea. Now I am. Matthew: What happened? Police Officer: I was looking around trying to find Corey and then this mist started to spray and… I don’t remember anything after that. Matthew: Alright. Go to the Police Chief and I’ll get the rest of your buddies. Police Officer: Alright. And thanks for the save again. The officer went back downstairs and back to the Chief. I looked for the other officers and battled them as well. They returned to normal and went back to the Police Chief. I went back downstairs and joined them. Matthew: Is that everybody? Police Chief: Yes. Thank you. I don’t know how to thank you. Matthew: You don’t have to. But look. I don’t want you guys to get attacked or hypnotized again. I know you all need to arrest Corey but let me handle him. Police Chief: But he’s dangerous. Now that we know he’s working with Team Meteor. Matthew: Trust me. I know. I’m gonna try to bring him down to the Station. I just don’t want to see you guys get captured again and for me to rescue you all… again… for a 3rd time. Police Chief: Well… Maybe you’re right. Alright men. Back to the station. Let Matthew handle things here. Good luck. The Police Chief and his officers all left the building and now it was just me by myself. I went up to the containers and saw that they all had buttons on them. I figured that this is what made that mist and I knew that it could happen to me as well but I had no choice. I pressed a button and some containers turned blue and some others turned pink. I went to another container and pressed that button and the rest of the containers turned blue and a door appeared. Matthew (thinking to myself): Wow… That was waaaaay easier than I thought it’d be. There was nothing else to do so I just walked in. When I got to the next room, it felt like I was in a house. This is probably where Heather and Corey live. As I walked into the other room, still looking around, I got startled by a voice. Corey: So, you finally found me after all. Matthew: Whoa. Uhh… Yea, I guess? Corey: You 1st destroy all 3 of the PULSE-Tangrowth systems that I oversaw. Then, you revitalize the City Police Department, causing them to ambush me. And out me in front of my daughter no less! Matthew: I-I didn’t mean to. How was I supposed to know that you were part of Team Meteor or Heather’s father though? Corey stared at me with the death stare that I saw before. I was starting to become afraid that he’d do something to try to kill me. Corey: Don’t try to trick me boy. What have you come here for anyways? My badge or my blood? Matthew: I just wanted to try to take you down to the Police Station in a safe and calm manner… But I suppose that’s not gonna happen is it? Corey: You do have a brain it seems. In any case, I’ll return to the arena. There, I shall show you misery. Corey walked passed me, bumping into my shoulder with force. I watched as he walked out of the door. Now I was really getting scared. He was really mad at me and pinned everything that happened to him as my fault. I tried to think good thoughts and went upstairs into the Gym Arena. As I was walking up to him, he again gave me a death stare. Corey: Stop. Take your place at the other side of the field. I didn’t say anything. I just left my head down and did what I was instructed. I slowly looked back up at him. Just looking at his face made me feel like his stare alone would do me in. Corey: I bar nothing Matthew. You have FORCED my hand! Matthew: Corey listen. I didn’t mean- Corey: Shut it. There’s nothing left for me to lose. The ONLY reason I’ve kept going through the years was for my daughter Heather. Matthew: I’m sorry about that but it really isn’t my- Corey: Of course it’s your fault! Everything was going good until you showed up. She was my singular denial… My 1 hope and memory of her. And now thanks to you, she’ll never speak to me again. Matthew: I’ll… I- Corey: I mean… Don’t get me wrong. I tried thinking of other reasons but every time I ask myself why, only 1 answer comes up. Matthew: Please stop Corey. I didn’t- Corey: You. You Matthew. Matthew: I’m sorry. I’m really so- Corey: You ruined the small splinter of like that I had rebuilt! Matthew: I didn’t mean to- Corey: So allow me to bring you down with me. Matthew: Please sto- Corey: Suffer! Corey revealed a remote and pressed a button on it. The containers in the room started spewing mist into the air. Corey: Hmhmhm. While you might be able to battle, your mind will be in a fog. You won’t be able to make all the best decisions. I’ll defeat you and then… Well, you know the rest. But you won’t to comprehend the situation at hand. I, on the other hand, will be able to function fine in this. I forced myself to sit in this mist so that my body could get used to it and block out the effects of it. Matthew: NO! WEHTTAM! In an instant, Wehttam had taken over for my body. And it didn’t go limp this time around which was good. Wehttam: WONDERFUL! I am back to this living reality! Corey: What? Pipe down! Wehttam: Why Corey. Please don’t be mean to this vessel. He has done nothing to you. You have brought this all upon yourself. Corey: What are you talking about? You’re sounding crazy right now. Wehttam: You wouldn’t be wrong but I also speak the truth human. Corey: You caused everything in my life to fall apart! Wehttam: Again, twas not me or this vessel’s fault who had done this to your life. It was your life decision. I, however, have a different purpose. I shall defend this person’s life as long as he feels as if his life is threatened. Corey: I don’t know what you’re going on about but… Wait. This doesn’t make any sense. Why are you still functioning normally? The mist should have made you feel like you’re in a fog! Wehttam: When I am the 1 in control of this vessel, nothing can harm me. I can breath in deadly toxins and be fine. I can breathe in water. I can survive being in fire. Corey: What nonsense are you speaking of?! Wehttam: Well if you do not like what I am saying, please. Let us get started with the battle. YeEeEeEeEeEeEeSsSsSsSsSsSsSsSs! Corey: Savor this victory Matthew. Wehttam: As you wish. Corey: For every joy, bitter misery rushes after. You’re not going to end me, are you? Wehttam: Noooooo. It was not my intentions. Corey: I suppose you were telling the truth before. You will just toss me over to the police. I have a better idea. The most succulent idea I’ve had in years. Wehttam: And what would that be Mr. Corey? Corey: If you wanna know, come to Beryl Bridge Matthew. Whatever it is you want to know, I’ll give it to you there. Corey rushed off passed me and presumably to Beryl Bridge. Wehttam put his hands over his stomach as if he was communicating with me. Wehttam: Well Matthew, it seems as though you feel safer now. Would you want to change back now? Haha. Thought so. Matthew! And just like that, I was back in control of my own body. It felt good that I didn’t have to almost or actually hit my head off the ground. But still. I was curious as to why Corey wanted to tell his story on the Beryl Bridge. I decided to go there and see what was going on. When I went outside, it was starting to sunrise. I ran to the bridge and saw Corey. As I got closer, I could see that all of his Pokemon were out in front of him. I walked up behind him. Matthew: Umm… What are you doing Corey? Corey: Right. You’re all done. You all indeed served me well but now you’re free. Matthew: Wait… What are you- Corey: Get lost! Mareanie, Skrelp, Skuntank & Croagunk all left in sadness. His Nidorina went to leave but then looked back with saddened eyes. It then turned back around and left. His Crobat was the only 1 who stayed behind. Corey seemed to get annoyed by this. Corey: That means you too Corbat. You’re aren’t special. Go. Get lost now! Matthew: Corey… No. A couple of seconds passed and the Crobat finally flew away. Corey breathed a sigh of relief. He walked over to the edge and tossed his PokeBalls. I watched in confusion as he did all of this. Matthew: Why would you do that? Corey: So, Matthew, what is it you wanna know? Matthew: Well I mean… You don’t seem like you enjoy being apart of Team Meteor. Why did you join them? Corey: Ahh. I should have expected that question to be 1st. I was cursed by my own luck. There was this gorgeous ring. A brilliant Ruby Ring. I purchased it from a collector some time ago. I’m not 1 for jewelry, but it was the most dazzling ring I had ever seen. I decided that I would introduce that ring to what true beauty was. I was in love with this girl. I promised it to her, my love, and she gladly accepted. Matthew: Corey, that’s sweet and all but what does that have to do with what I asked? Corey: Trust me. It will. Anyways, it wasn’t long after we were married that my wife became pregnant. We were both very happy. But back then, I was happy but also naive. My wife… She didn’t survive Heather’s birth. Matthew: Wait a minute. Do you blame Heather for your wife’s birth? Corey: Of course not! I’d never do that. I was told that she died because of a mechanical error during delivery. But that wasn’t all. The doctor assigned to her had taken the ring. And he would not return it to me. That doctor… I had later learned that he had been dispatched by- Matthew: Team Meteor… Corey: Correct. He was assigned to obtain that piece of jewelry by them. Matthew: But wait. That still doesn’t explain why you’d join them. Corey: The only way I could keep the ring was if I agreed to serve them. Matthew:You did it to keep a ring? Corey: It was the last thing I had of my loving wife! To me… it was the last token of our happiness. I did everything I had to in order to keep it. I admit. I was selfish. I placed my own desires above what was best for Heather. And now because of it, she’s gone. Matthew: I still don’t agree why you joined them but… I understand why. But still, I’m sure if you just explained that to Heather, she’d understand some of it at least. She’s a good kid. I can see it. Corey: Thank you for the kind words Matthew. I… apologize for earlier. Matthew: It’s alright I guess. Corey: Matthew… Heather now has the Ruby Ring. She will be hunted for it. Matthew: Well what are you gonna do? You’re her father. Corey: I know you’re only at least 18 but… I need you to watch over her for me. Matthew: Why? I watched as Corey jumped up onto the ledge of the bridge. My eyes widened as I realized what he was about to do. Matthew: Whoa whoa. Wait. Corey. Let’s talk about this. Corey: I no longer have the right to call myself her father. Matthew: Come on dude! She still needs you! Corey turned around looking at me. For the 1st time since seeing him, I saw him smile. Matthew: Corey don’t! Corey: My love, I’ll be with you soon. I tried but didn’t get there in time to grab him. He fell backwards off the bridge. I turned around because I didn’t want to see his body explode when it hit the ground. But I did hear a loud thud and some shrieks. This was horrifying. I just experienced someone dying… By killing themselves. It was too much. I was about to head back to the Beryl Ward to try to do something to forget this when I heard a voice and 1 I did not need to hear at this time. Fern: Wow, what a moron. Matthew: No please. For the love of Arceus noooooo. Fern: Did that idiot just throw himself off of the Beryl Bridge. Suckers gone for good. And to think, I came all the way up here to challenge him for a Gym Battle. Weak. Matthew: Seriously? The man is dead and you’re insulting him? Do you not have a fucking heart you prick? Fern: Hey. I just see it as natural selection. I didn’t know him so why be upset about it. Matthew: That’s not… Whatever. Fern: I bet that you even defeated him and you offed himself before even giving you the badge. I’m right aren’t I? Matthew: That’s not the fucking point. I don’t care that he didn’t give me a badge after I defeated him. He just… jumped and- Fern: I really don’t care man. I really don’t. If you’re so concerned about him though, why not go find him. Look, he fell right into the Lapis Ward. I mean, I don’t see the point but whatev- Suddenly, a huge explosion rocked the entire place. Me and Fern held on to make sure we didn’t fall down. When the shaking stopped, Fern and I saw a plume of smoke coming up into the air. Matthew: What the… What the fuck just happened?! Fern: Look at that smoke! Matthew: Where is that coming from?! Fern: I think it’s coming from North Obsidia Ward! Right at the Grand Stairway! Matthew: That’s… This is… Why? Fern: You stay here being all dumbstruck and stuff. I’m gonna go find out what’s going on. Later loser! Fern left to go see what happened at the Grand Stairway. I sat there looking at the plume of smoke still rising into the air. Everything was just happening too much right now. Tears started to swell up in my eyes. I slowly started to walk towards the Beryl Ward. I was horribly tired and sad. I made it back to the Beryl Ward and at that point all I wanted to do was sleep but I didn’t know where to go. Then I had an idea. I went back into the Beryl Ward Gym and remembered that that’s where Corey and Heather used to live. Nobody would tell me to leave. So I walked to the Gym, went into the living quarters and laid down on 1 of the beds. I kept crying about Corey and the new bombing until I finally fell asleep. 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