Matthew: -yawns- Ahh. That was the greatest sleep I’ve ever gotten.
I sat up in bed feeling fully refreshed. I had such a great sleep. I got out of bed, got dressed for the day, took my Trainer Card and walked out of the room. I remembered what my mother told me to do yesterday and decided to go to see the Captain of the ship Augustus. I went up to a sailor and asked him where the Captain’s room was. It was at the top of the ship. I thanked them and went on my way. When I got up 1 floor, I could hear this enchanting, beautiful song being played on a piano. I went over to where the piano was. A woman was playing it with her Jigglypuff sitting on it. I stood there listening to her playing the song to the end. When she was done, I clapped for her.
Matthew: Wow. You played that very well.
Piano Lady: Thanks. Playing the piano is something I’ll never get tired of.
Matthew: I would hope not. That was very good what you just played.
Piano Lady: Hehe. You’re very kind. I love it when the wonderful audience takes time to listen to my music.
Matthew: Well hopefully you’ll be playing more.
Piano Lady: Oh I will! Are you by any chance going to the banquet that’s being held on the lower floor later?
Matthew: Yes I am.
Piano Lady: Then you’ll be hearing me play there.
Matthew: Well great! I look forward to hearing you playing the piano beautifully.
I turned around and started to continue my way to the Captain’s room as the piano lady started to play a new song. When I walked into the room, I could see a heavy set man in the chair ahead of me. He looked up at me and smiled.
???: Ahh. Matthew correct?
Matthew: Yes. And I take it you’re Augustus?
Augustus: Yes. Augustus Briney to be exact.
Matthew: So you’re the captain of this ship huh?
Augustus: Haha. Indeed. Let me ask you. How are you enjoying your voyage to the Aevium Region?
Matthew: Ohh it’s great! I had a great time yesterday. I registered for the Aevium League.
Augustus: Ahh. I remember back in my day when I used to do that. I’m sure your mother has already told you but I’ve retired from that life.
Matthew: She also told me you used to quite the trainer.
Augustus: She’s not wrong young man.
Matthew: Too bad you don’t battle anymore. I’d love to have a battle with you.
Augustus: If only it were earlier in my life. Alas, we cannot.
Matthew: I know. So what do you know about Aevium?
Augustus: Well for starters, there’s a lot to do there. I doubt you’ll ever be bored there.
Matthew: I hope not. Especially since I’m looking for a challenge here.
Augustus: So your mother tells me. I know you might have already heard this but I’ll lay it all out for you anyways. Because of the size of Aevium, there’s more than your ordinary amount of Gym Leaders.
Matthew: Ahh. I wondered why there were 18 and not 8. Still though. That’s exciting enough.
Augustus: And I’m sure you’ve been told this as well but there’s not an Elite 4 but an Elite 8.
Matthew: Why the extra members of the elite?
Augustus: That I am not sure of. Maybe they just wanted to make it difficult. But this part is important for you. Pokemon act slightly different in this region.
Matthew: Yea. I was told that. Apparently if I want my Pokemon to get stronger, I need to get more Gym Badges.
Augustus: That is exactly right. It shows them how much potential you have in your skills.
Matthew: Ahh. Thank you. I did already know about most of that stuff but it was actually kind of exciting to hear all of that again.
Augustus: Well that’s good. I am going to head downstairs and prepare for the banquet. It starts in half an hour.
Matthew: Great. Me and my mom will see you there.
Augustus exited the Captain’s room to get the banquet prepared. I followed suit and went down the flight of stairs. When I reached the bottom, I felt my leg bump into something. When I looked down, I could see that it was a Wynaut. I felt a little bad for accidentally bumping into it.
Matthew: Hey there little guy. You ok?
Wynaut: Wynaut Wy.~
Matthew: Ohh. Good. I was afraid I hurt you.
Wynaut: -starts to jump up and down- Wynaut!
Matthew: Haha. You sure seem to be a friendly Pokemon.
Wynaut: Wynaut Wynaut Wy!~
Matthew: Well, you should get back to your trainer. You probably have them worried. Later. -leaves the area-
Wynaut: -sighs happily- Wynaut.~
I went back down to the floor I was on when I woke up. I decided to check on the other rooms. None of the people seemed to care if I was in there or not. A person in the 1 room I went into said he could hear people talking into the next room. The room next to this 1 was my moms. I decided to put my ear up against the wall and see if I could hear anything. I could hear something. It was my mom but also another woman. Apparently her name was Crescent. I couldn’t hear everything that was said but what I did hear made me feel uneasy. This woman seemed to have made my mother make us both move to this region for whatever reason and also seemed to being bossy with my mother. I took my ear away from the wall not wanting to hear anymore. I regretted doing that. Now I would be all anxious for this banquet. I decided to hang out in my room for a bit to try to calm down. But as I got in there, I could hear the door handle start to turn and quite viciously too which was strange. Something in my gut told me this wasn’t gonna be good so I hid underneath my bed. I could hear footsteps walking all over the place. I could only assume it was to make sure that the coast was clear. Then, I could hear them talking.
???: So when are we going to act out what’s planned?
???: Very soon. Nastasia’s about to arrive on the S.S. Oceana.
???: How exactly are we going to go about this? I can’t really say I’m too good with handling explosives.
Matthew: -whispering- Explosives?!
???: Don’t worry about that then. I’ll be the 1 who deals with that stuff. All we have to do is worry about when we get the signal. For now let’s just lay low and try not to be noticed ok? E ven if someone were here listening to us right now…. they wouldn’t be able to find us. Let’s separate now.
I waited til I couldn’t hear footsteps anymore and then I scrambled from underneath the bed. I couldn’t believe what I just heard. People were planning on blowing up this ship? Why? I knew I had to tell someone. I looked at the clock in my room and it was already 2 in the afternoon. I decided to go to the banquet. When I got to the doors, however, my mother spooked me by talking behind me.
Matthew: Ahh!
Mom: Ohh deary me! I’m sorry.
Matthew: No. It’s uhh… it’s ok. Hey mom? Is… is everything alright?
Mom: Yes dear. Of course. Why?
Matthew: I’m just making sure.
Mom: Are you ok?
Matthew: I…
Mom: Sweetie, you know if you need to talk, I’m here for you.
Matthew:… Someone has brought explosives onto the ship.
Mom: What?!
Matthew: Some people came into my room and they were discussing about explosives and the ship.
Mom: Oh my… Ok. We’re gonna go into the banquet now. I’m pretty sure Augustus has prepared a speech for everyone on the boat. When he gets done with the speech, I’ll go and tell him what’s going on.
Matthew: Sounds good.
Mom: Now, let’s go in shall we?
The 2 of us opened the door and entered the banquet. Turns out we were the last guests to arrive. Augustus then started his speech.
Augustus: Greetings everyone! It is my pleasure to host this lovely banquet on this magnificent day! This marks the end of our journey together. I hope that this trip will stay with you in your memory forever. And perhaps 1 day we shall see each other again! And with that all said and done, I’d like the banquet to commence!
Mom: Alright. I’m gonna go talk t-
???: Sorry, but I’m going to have to postpone this little party.
Matthew: No…
Just then, 3 individuals came walking up to the top of the room. They were wearing weird uniforms. These had to be the people that came into my room earlier.
Augustus: Who are you 3? What is the meaning of this?
???: We’re going to need all of you to stay put and listen very carefully. We have explosives on board this ship and any act of rebellion will result in a calamity none of you can afford. So let’s just get through this nice and easy ok?
Augustus: Wait a moment. Are you telling me that y-you’re hijacking the ship?
???: Hijacking? Hahaha. No. That’s too barbaric. We’re here to pick up someone.
Matthew: You motherfu-
Mom: G-Get Matt out of here now!
Matthew: Huh?
???: Don’t make any funny movements! No one’s leaving this room, you hear?
???: Hmph.
???: I said don’t move!
Mom: Get them out of him out of here right this instant!
???: Gothitelle, you know what to do.
Matthew: What do you mean mom? How am I sup- Agh! Ooo. What happened?… Huh?!
I stood up from the ground and checked my surroundings. I wasn’t in the banquet room anymore. I was in the Captain’s Room but something was wrong. There were holes in the floor and the lights were off. When I looked at 1 of the holes on the floor, a tentacle of sorts popped up through it and started to wiggle. I was horrified. It looked like it had an eye in the center and it was staring at me. Another 1 popped up through a hole on the other side.
I ran out of the room horrified. The ship had definitely taken some damage but I didn’t get why. My mind was trying to wrap around what happened to me. As I ran down the steps, I met the Piano Lady.
Matthew: The Piano Lady?
Piano Lady: Hey! You’re the kid that disappeared out of thin are down at the banquet right?
Matthew: I guess? I don’t know what happened.
Piano Lady: We have to get off of this ship.
Matthew: What happened?
Piano Lady: The moment you disappeared, some guy detonated an explosive on the hull of the S.S. Oceana.
Matthew: Oh my Arceus! I forgot about that! Is anyone hurt?!
Piano Lady: I’m not sure but water is rushing in at an alarming rate. If we don’t find a way out soon…
Matthew: We’ll be dead.
The 2 of us looked at a hole that was on the floor. Another 1 of those tentacles came up wiggling around and it appeared they were staring at us. Both of us were kind of disgusted by that.
Matthew: The hell are those things?!
Piano Lady: I don’t know… They seem harmless but they seem to be watching our every move.
Matthew: Are they looking for something?
Piano Lady: Maybe…
Matthew: Ugh! This isn’t how the trip was supposed to go! It was supposed to be nice and pleasant and-
Piano Lady: Hey hey. Don’t lose your cool. Yes this is bad but… we’ll be alright.
I could tell that she was just trying to put on a brave facade to try to calm me down but I could see through it. I appreciated her for trying to calm me down though.
Piano Lady: Listen, you go on ahead.
Matthew: Well what about you? What are you gonna do?
Piano Lady: I’m gonna stay here and see if anyone else needs help.
Matthew: Alright… Be careful.
We both looked at each other for 1 last time before I went to the floor below. When I got there, I went right into the banquet room in hopes of finding my mother. The only person in there was Augustus. He looked horrendously distraught.
Matthew: Augustus! Are you ok?
Augustus: Matthew! Ohh am I glad to see you’re alright. I’m… ok. It seems like… this perfect day has taken quite the turn hasn’t it?
Matthew: No fucking shit!
Augustus: Err… Sorry.
Matthew: It’s ok. Just… who the hell would do this?
Augustus: I’m not sure but to do this without remorse? That’s scary.
Matthew: Hey wait… Where’s my mother?
Augustus: Your mother? I’m sorry but I don’t know. When the bomb exploded, it knocked me out cold. When I came around, everyone in the room was gone.
Matthew: Damnit. -sighs- Well you’re ok at least.
Augustus: For now at least. Water is gushing through the belly of the ship as we speak. And soon, the S.S. Oceana will rest at the bottom of the sea… forever.
Matthew: Well what do we do?
Augustus: I don’t know. I think I’m just gonna stay in here for a bit more… wallow in my own misery for a bit.
Matthew: Are you crazy?! Ugh. Well don’t stay too long or you’ll join the ship as well.
Augustus: Yes. I know. You should try to get out of here though. I know there were some people at the exit of the boat looking for a way to stop the water level from rising. Speak to them. They might have seen your mother.
Matthew: Alright…
I left Augustus in the room and went to find the people at the exit of the boat. There were 2 people in the water trying to get it out but it seemed as no matter what, more water just kept rushing in. As they looked out the opening of the boat however, they could see something coming towards them. Then, in a split second, they appeared right before the 2 people and took them from the ship. Everyone that witnessed that were in shock and horrified.
Passenger #1: They kidnapped those 2 people!
Passenger #2: What the hell were they?!
Matthew: Were they… Deoxys?
Passenger #3: We need to hide! The Cargo Hold should do the trick!
Passenger #1: But that person won’t let anyone pass!
Matthew: I’ll get him to move and then come back for you all!
I ran up the steps and up to the man that was blocking the way to the Cargo Hold. He was persistent on not moving. Then all of a sudden, a woman’s shriek could be heard. 1 of those things came up and took the man that was blocking the way. I jumped back in surprise. I scrambled to my feet and went to tell the others that we could go but they weren’t there anymore. More of those things must have came in and taken them. I had no other choice but to go to the Cargo Hold myself. As I got down there, holes sprang up and water started to rush in. I went into the water and finally got into the Cargo Hold. I could see my mom and her Sylveon though. It seemed as though she was trying to find a way to control the water but wasn’t able to. Sylveon turned around and saw me and then alerted mom.
Mom: Hmm? What is it Sylveon? -turns around- Matt?! Is that you?!
Matthew: Who else would it be?!
Mom: -runs up to me and hugs me with Sylveon- B-But what are you doing here? I thought you were somewhere safe…
Matthew: How the hell did I teleport?!
Mom: I’ll tell you later. I’m just… happy you’re ok.
Matthew: I’m happy you’re ok too.
Mom: I guess all that matters is that we’re together again right?
Matthew: Yea but we should hurry. There are these… things kidnapping people from the boat!
Mom: Well I guess we can use my Pokemon to surf on the water but as for the other people…
???: Sorry to disappoint but you’ll be joining them shortly. Do you really think you’re safe from our onslaught?
Matthew: Who said that?!
We looked towards the floor and could see 4 purple dots appear and then an N formed and a woman appeared before us.
???: We came here for 1 purpose and 1 purpose only and we’re not leaving until we’ve fulfilled that purpose.
Mom: Are you the 1 who’s behind this attack?!
???: Perhaps but that’s not something I’m comfortable sharing.
Matthew: Ohh you fucking bitch.
???: Well don’t you just have a mouth only a mother would love. Anyways, the only thing that truly matters right now is your apprehension.
Matthew: Wait. Apprehension?
Mom: My apprehension?
???: Correct. What? Did you think Matthew was our target?
Matthew: Wait. How do you know my name?!
???: That’s not important right now.
Mom: I don’t understand. If all you wanted was me, then why go so far to destroy the S.S. Oceana?!
Matthew: Everyone was so confused and didn’t know what was going on! And then you had those things kidnap them!
???: Ahh. So you’ve witnessed those Dexoys ehh?
Matthew: Dexoys?
???: Almost sounds like Deoxys and they do look like them too but they are different. And we kidnapped them because… witnesses can be such a bother. It’s better if we just wipe them all out.
Matthew: What?!
Mom: And if someone happened to get out? They would spread awareness.
???: That won’t be happening though. It wouldn’t be too bad considering most people think we’re quite passive anyway.But it’s time! It’s time for people woke up from this dream of safety they have going on!
The ship swayed a bit as it was starting to take on more water. I didn’t know what to do but I was ready for a fight if it came to that. My mom seemed relaxed for some reason though. She recalled her Sylveon and tried to hand me her PokeBalls. I was confused with what she was doing. She then instructed me to get off the ship and that her Pokemon would help me. I protested this but she insisted that I did this.
Matthew: But mom-
Mom: Hun… I’ll be ok as long as I know you’re safe and sound. That’s all that matters to me.
Matthew: Mom… Fine. I’ll do it.
???: Sorry but no can do. That’s not gonna happen.
Just then 3, as this woman called them, Dexoys appeared out of nowhere, separating me from my mother. She was determined to complete her mission.
Matthew: Damnit!
???: Don’t think you’re safe. I’m going to deal with you next Matthew.
Just then, the 3 of us heard something crack from high above. I could hear someone yelling “Look out below!” I looked up and could see something big falling towards us. I moved back just in time as a piano came crashing down on top of the Dexoys.
Then I remembered where the piano used to be and who was there.
Matthew: Piano Lady!?… Piano Lady?! Damn… Damnit! Damnit! DAMNIT! Those Dexoys must have gotten her after pushing the piano off the ledge.
???: What the- What happened?!
Mom: Matt! Go! NOW!
I knew there was nothing else I could do so I did as my mother told me to do. I ran out of the Cargo Hold and ran towards the deck of the ship. But once I got there, a strange looking man was standing there. The girl from before was soon behind me. I was trapped.
Matthew: -thinking to myself- Fuck! What do I do now?!
???: Did you think you were done with me? Be a good little boy and come back with us. There’s no point in fighting back.
Matthew: -grabs the Moon Ball- I’d rather go down trying than to just give up.
???: Tsk tsk tsk. This will just make things worse for you in the lon-
???: Taaalonflaaame!
???: What is that?!
We all looked up towards the sky. All I could see was a blazing orange thing rushing towards the boat. It swooped down, its claws gripped me by the shoulders and took off with me in blinding speed.
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