J-Awesome_One

We were teleported back to the castle but for some reason, I was outside while everyone else was teleported inside the. Or at least I had hoped so. I walked in and thankfully, everyone was in there. But I had noticed something. Radomus had changed hats yet again. Matthew: -whispering to Cain- Did he just- Cain: -whispering back to me- Yes but he was like that when we got here. I have no clue how that happened! Gossip Gardevoir: Ohh Luna darling.~ We’re home.~ Luna came running into the room along with Laura. We both smiled at each other. Luna was so overjoyed but also relieved that her good friend was back. Gossip Gardevoir went up to Luna as Laura came down to me. We both embraced in a hug. Laura: I’m so glad you’re back Matt. Are you ok? What happened? Matthew: I’m fine. We followed that person down to some kind of chasm, met a person who considers themselves neither female or male, learned that he has been stuck in time, also learn that he’s the Reborn’s own Fairy Type Gym Leader and I defeated, albeit a fake 1, Arceus. Laura stood there looking at me dumbfounded. I must admit, if someone threw all of that in my face as soon as they came back from somewhere, I’d be pretty shocked too. Cain: Ohh yea. The Grand Gates are working again.~ Laura: Wait. What?! Are you serious?! Radomus: We are. They are indeed back into working order. Luna: Ohh Gardevoir! You’re back! I’ve missed you! Gossip Gardevoir: But of course my dear.~ Luna: Never go off disappearing like that again. Gossip Gardevoir: But dear Luna, what’s a girl without a little excitement in her life, eh? Besides, my Gallade-in-shining armor came all the way to save me! Matthew: Uhh… And me and Cain? Cain: Yea! Not like we didn’t do nothing. Gossip Gardevoir: Ohh I know but master here is my TRUE hero!~ Radomus: Well in any case, there was hardly much resuing involved. Luna: Ohh master! You are without a doubt so wonderful! I am pleased to be in service to you. Cain: Hmm? Ooo.~ That sounds very- Matthew: Cain! Not now! Gossip Gardevoir: Ohh my!~ Radomus: Now, now. Everyone please calm down. We mustn’t get ahead of ourselves. I am just a humble Gallade. Cain: That reminds me. Why do you keep switching silly hats? Matthew: -thinking to myself- Thank you for asking. Radomus: Why, these hats aren’t silly. Your words hurt me. I only dress for the job. As soon as he got done saying those words, he did his hat changing routine. But to be honest, this look suited him more. He looked like himself. Radomus: Ahh. But this 1 defines me I must say. Gossip Gardevoir: Hmhmhm.~ The peasantry knows nothing of my master’s divine fashion sense. Luna: I also find them amusing. Don’t you all agree? Laura: Well… Matthew: They are amusing. Although, with how I’m thinking about it, I don’t know that’s a good thing or not. Radomus: Well, I have somebody to introduce to you all. Matt, Laura, if you both would be so kind as to step out of the way? Matthew: Ohh. Uhh, sure. Laura: Yea. The 2 of us went to the other side of the entrance way. When the person came in, Cain, Luna and myself were shocked and confused at who had come in. It was El but his attire was way different than what I had seen him wearing in the chasm. He went from wearing a somewhat tan robe to something of what a butler would wear. Luna: That’s- Cain: Huh?! Matthew: You kidding me? Laura: Wait. He looks… familiar. Radomus: Everybody, please meet the estate’s newest butler, Elias! Elias: I am pleased to serve. Matthew: Dude, what the hell is going on? Laura: Wait. I know him! He’s 1 of the- Cain: Why is he here?! Elias: Let me know if there is anything I can do to make your stay here more comfortable. Luna looked at her possible real father and backed up in fear. I didn’t blame her. I would feel the same way if I was in her situation. Luna: Master… Why? Radomus: Hoho. Why Luna, you seem as if you had just seen a ghost. Cain: Well her father is standing right there! Luna: I am confused by your words. Master here is my only father. Radomus: It is rather strange to accuse our new attendant of such a thing. Elias have you- Matthew: Look, I don’t know what you’re trying to do here or what you’re gonna ask him but this is still fucked up. At least try not to have them in the same room. Luna: I’m sorry master but I have to agree with him… I wish to leave. I beg your pardon. Gossip Gardevoir: Luna dear! Wait! Luna ran off with Gardevoir following her. I kind of felt bad for her. She spent all of this time trying to get away from her father for some reason and now her adoptive father somehow managed to make him a butler and come here to live with her. That was madness. Elias: Master, have I offended? Radomus: N- Matthew: Yes! Very much so! Radomus: As I was saying, no. It is no fault of your own. Ahh. Yes. I’ve almost forgot. I understand you have procured a certain rare object? Elias: Ahh yes. I know what you mean. Speak no further. Here it is. -hands the Amethyst Pendant to Radomus- Cain: You know, I completely forgot he had that. Radomus: That will be all. You are dismissed. Elias: Thank you my lord. -leaves the room- Cain: So now that you have Anna’s Pendant, can we- Radomus: Before you finish that sentence, I must ask. How exactly did the 3 of you acquire this object? Laura: Well it’s from a friend of ours. Matthew: Team Meteor took and we got it back but then El or Elias or whatever his name is took it and well now you have it. Radomus: I see. Such a… precious thing to lose… Cain: Are you ok Radomus? Radomus: Yes yes. I’m fine. But believe me, none could understand better than I. Cain: Good. Soooo can you give that back to us now? Radomus: I would but I insist, with all my greatest sympathy, that I refuse to give it back yet. Matthew: Aaannnd that would be for what reason? Radomus: I know this is may cause alarm but I implore you all to just believe in faith alone. Laura: But… Radomus: I promise you all. I will keep this piece of jewelry and you will not find your trust abused. I thought about it for a moment. Radomus was a very, VERY weird individual but he didn’t seem to be the type that would be evil. Cain: I’m not sure. Laura: It is Ann- Matthew: Alright. Cain: Wait. What? Laura: Are you sure babe? Matthew: He’s not a bad dude. Maybe severely weird, and not the kind I like, but he’s not a bad guy. So sure. You can hold onto it for a while. Radomus: Thank you Matthew. Now with that out of the way, I do believe we have a gym challenge to get to, correct Matthew? Matthew: Ohh yea. I almost forgot that you’re a Gym Leader with everything that’s happened so far. Yea. Let’s do this! Radomus: Very good. I shall be awaiting your arrival at my arena. The doors to the Challenge Hall are opened. Your friend and girlfriend are allowed to watch from the rafters. Best of luck to you. -leaves the area- Laura: Matt, are you really sure that was a good idea? Cain: Yea. I’m starting to think it was a bad idea siding with him. Matthew: Trust me. I get what you 2 are saying but he really doesn’t seem like a bad guy. Cain: Yea… I suppose you’re right. Although, I’m curious about something. Laura: What’s that? Cain: Well Elias had the pendant and now he’s here as a butler? I mean why would he agree to do that? I got a chill up my spine when I heard that. Cain was right. Elias did all of that to try to get the keys and his daughter back and now all of a sudden he’s just decided to work as a butler for Radomus? Which he seemed to have a huge disgust towards. I started questioning if I had made the right decision. I couldn’t let Cain and Laura see me like this though. I regained my composure. Matthew: Ohh. I’m… I’m sure something made him see the light and he changed his mind and whatnot. Haha… Laura: Yea but Matt, he’s also a- Matthew: Nevermind that now. I got a Gym Battle waiting for me. Cain: Alright. Come on Laura. We’ll go wait for Matthew. Laura: Well… alright. Good luck Matt. Matthew: Thanks babe. We hugged and kissed and the 2 of them left. I stood there with my worried face back on again. I knew I had to shake this feeling off though or else I wouldn’t be able to beat Radomus in our Gym Battle. I calmed myself and walked into the room Radomus said was now available to me. When I walked in, I was puzzled by what I saw. It looked like a chess board with all the chess pieces set up. I looked up and saw a balcony there and Radomus and Gardevoir were there. Radomus: Greetings Matthew! Welcome to the puzzle room. Or rooms I should say. Gossip Gardevoir: Helllllooo everyone! We are live here at the Vanhanen Castle Gym with the challenger, Matthew. Matthew: Wait. Is this being televise- Gossip Gardevoir: Today, Matthew hopes to earn his 8th official Reborn League badge! Will he fly or will he fall?! Matthew: Well I mean I’ve been undefeated so far so- Gossip Gardevoir: We’ll find out soon enough.~ But! The gym battle alone is not only trial that yet awaits our eager hero! Matthew: Let me guess. It has to do with chess board thing? Radomus: You are quite right my dear challenger. Allow me to explain. Gossip Gardevoir: As you may have remembered, master here is a world-renowned master of chess.~ Radomus: I say Gardevoir. I would like to do the honor of explaining this to our challenger. Gossip Gardevoir: Hehehe. Oops. Got carried away.~ Matthew: Ohh brother. Can I know before I grow old? Radomus: Patience young 1. Now, you undoubtedly that the floor is arranged like a chess board. Matthew: Yes. I know. Radomus: It’d be unfair for me to ask you to face me in a game of chess. Matthew: Well considering I have no idea how to play this game, you’d be correct. Radomus: This maybe harder than usual then. Matthew: Greeeaaat. Radomus: Nonetheless, you must obey the rules of each chess piece and arrange the pieces in such a way that I will be placed in checkmate. Good news for you though is that I may not move my pieces. Bad news though is that you may not capture them. You have an infinite number of turns to find the solution of checkmate. Matthew: Well… I suppose that’ll be easier but I still have no clue what I’m doing. Radomus: When you think the solution is correct, come up to the door and I shall see if you have the pieces in the right order. And if you are victorious, you may proceed. Best of luck to you Matthew. Matthew: Yea… Thanks. -thinking to myself- Ohh man. I have NO clue how to move these pieces or how to do checkmate. -sigh- It’s ok Matthew. It can’t be that hard right? I can do this. I’ll be ok. Before I started the puzzle, I noticed the computer that’s connected to the Grand Hall to the side of me. I hadn’t talked to Ame in a long time and I thought I’d also get to learn some things about Radomus and his gym. I walked over to it and pressed the button. In no time, Ame’s face popped up on screen. Matthew: Hey Ame. What’s up? Been a while huh? Ame: Hmm? Ohh Matthew! What’s up? It has been a while. Was worried something might have happened to you. Matthew: Naw. I’m totally fine. Ame: That’s good. So it seems you’re about to challenge Radomus this time huh? Matthew: Yea. Any advice would be appreciated. Ame: Hmm. Well Radomus is 1 of the Gym Leaders that likes to battle in Doubles Format. He also likes to focus a strategy using Trick Room. Matthew: Hmm. So he’s using slow Pokemon huh? Weird for a Psychic Gym Leader but it’s weird. Fits him. Ame: That is true. Also, his team is bulky and hits hard so don’t let them set up too much. If you do, it’s gonna be a rough time for you then. Matthew: Good to know. Anything else I should know about? Ame: Well… you might have to be careful of the chess pieces. Matthew: Uhh… Why? Ame: He can move them around with his psychic attacks which deals extra damage. Matthew: Isn’t that like illegal or cheating or something? Ame: Nope. Just keep in mind that like any good chess game, Pokemon with high intellect or strategy-based attacks will do here. Matthew: … Ame, how long have you spent around Radomus to be talking about chess so casually like that? Ame: Bye Matt! Good luck! With that, the screen went to black. I took mental notes what she told me and turned back to the puzzle that was before me. I took a deep breath and tried to solve the puzzle. I pushed the 2 white pieces to any place I could think of to get a checkmate but no matter where I placed them, Radomus would tell me that it was incorrect. A half hour went by and I still wasn’t any closer to completing this. As I kept moving the pieces, I looked up and I could see Radomus whispering to Gardevoir. I thought for sure he was telling her how badly I was doing with this puzzle. Suddenly though, a thought of how to solve the puzzle shot through my mind. I pushed them into position and finally, Radomus gave me the ok that it was right. I was so relieved. Radomus: Congrats on solving the 1st puzzle Matthew! But I must also tell you another addition to this trial. Matthew: Ohh no. Radomus: Do not fret. This 1 I believe is more up your alley. Once you solve the puzzle, you must fight the king! Matthew: Fighting the king? What are you tal- Radomus: I shall see you at the end. Farewell! He rushed off through the doors. I was confused by what he said. As I turned around, I saw the black chess piece starting to rise up. I was really afraid for a moment for what could have been doing that but then I saw hands grabbing the bottom part of the piece. It was tossed aside and underneath it was a person. I was relieved and then got what Radomus meant by fighting the king. After a quick battle, I went to the next room. It was the same as the other room except with way more pieces. I looked up at the balcony there and noticed Cain and Laura looking down at me. Laura: Hey babe. How are the puzzles? Matthew: They’re uh… Cain: Too hard for you huh? Well… I mean I like it when things are hard but that’s more personal.~ Laura: Ohh my! Matthew: … Ohh jeez. What are you 2 doing up there anyways? Cain: Well Radomus thought we’d get bored waiting out there. Laura: And considering it’s been a half hour and you just now got here- Matthew: Ok. Ok. I get it. I suck at chess. Cain: Well I would help you but I also suck at chess. Laura: Uhh, but I’m sure you can figure this out babe! I felt down again. More pieces meant it was most definitely that I would take more time on this 1. Yet, just like what happened at the end of the 1st puzzle, I got a thought of how to do this puzzle as well. I moved all the pieces to their places and looked up to Cain and Laura for approval. Matthew: Well? Laura: It’s uhh… Cain: I think that’s it! Great job Matthew!~ Laura: Yea! Nicely done hun! You did it way faster than the 1st 1. Matthew: Yea. I somehow got a thought of how to do it and I just did it. Cain: Well anyways, this is our cue to go back. Laura: Yea. We’ll see you at the arena sweetie. Matthew: Alright. Later guys. I watched them go through the doors and then turned around to face the king, now knowing what to expect. I battled that guy and continued to the 3rd room. Same as the other rooms just with more pieces. I felt confident since I solved the last 1 so fast. I looked up at the balcony of this room and this time, it was Luna. Luna: Ahh. Challenger. How do you do? Matthew: Annoyed but fine. You? Luna: I am fine as well. For this challenge, I will be your attendant. If you need to know something, please inform me and I shall help you in anyway I can. I’ll offer you a clue. Here, infinite potential will be your guiding force. Aaannnd begin! As I looked at the pieces, a thought of how to solve the puzzle came into mind. I immediately pushed the pieces into place. When I finished, I walked towards the door and looked up at Luna. Matthew: Sooo… did I do it right? Luna: Hmm… Lovely! It seems you’ve done it! Matthew: Yes! Luna: I cannot wait until I can meet you in the darkness soon. Matthew: Umm… What do you mean by that exactly? Luna: That shall be answered in due time but for now, master awaits. Good bye. Luna left the room but her words weirded me out. What did she mean about meeting me in the darkness soon? The sound of the king chess piece hitting the floor snapped me back into reality. I turned around and had the quick battle I was supposed to have. After that, I entered the next room which was another chess board puzzle. I was getting tired of these puzzles. I just wanted to have my battle with Radomus for the Gym Badge. This time up on the balcony was Gardevoir. As usual, she has a smile across her face. Gossip Gardevoir: So you’ve made it this far! Matthew: How many more puzzles are there?! Gossip Gardevoir: Luckily for you, this is the last 1. You’re almost to your destination.~ Matthew: Thank Arceus. Ok. Tell me what you need to tell me. Gossip Gardevoir: As you wish.~ Can you surmount the final trial?! We’re about to find out now! Matthew: Is that it? Gossip Gardevoir: Yep! Matthew: Well… alright then. I looked at the pieces and once more, the thought of how to solve this puzzle raced through my mind. As I was moving the pieces, however, I could see Gardevoir in a weird trance of some sort. I finished putting all of the pieces in place. Matthew: Hopefully, I did this right. Gossip Gardevoir: Has our hero finished the final trial oh so soon?~ Well, what a pity. Matthew: NOOOO- Gossip Gardevoir: You got it right! Matthew: Ohh… Gossip Gardevoir: Congrats! I’ll be seeing you soon it seems. My master though is the finest in the world. Do you really think you can defeat him? Matthew: I think I have the power to do so. Gossip Gardevoir: Hehe. Well we’ll find out soon.~ Matthew: Wait! Before you go, I want to ask you something. Gossip Gardevoir: You’re going to ask me why looked so weird while you were doing this puzzle? Matthew: Yes. Gossip Gardevoir: Well… master told me to use my psychic abilities to lend you a hand with these puzzles since it was taking you forever to solve them. Matthew: Soo… all this time, it was you giving me the solutions to these puzzles? Gossip Gardevoir: Yes. I would apologize but- Matthew: Thank you! I bet I’d still be on the 1st 1 if you didn’t do that. Alright. I’ll see you in the other room with the others. Gossip Gardevoir: O-Ohh… Well you’re most certainly welcome.~ See you soon challenger. With that, she exited the balcony and I battled the last king. I walked through the doors and could see a platform I was supposed to stand on. Everyone was there. I looked across from me and stared at Radomus. Radomus: Well met Matthew. Matthew: It’s ok Radomus. I know you had Gardevoir help me with the puzzles. And I thank you for that. Radomus: Indeed. Then I do believe that if you are ready, we should get started. Matthew: Hell yea I’m ready! It’s been a while since my last Gym Battle! Cain: Goooo Matthew! Beat his butt.~ Laura: You can do this hunny! Gossip Gardevoir: Ahaha.~ As if anyone could beat my master. Matthew: No offense Gardevoir but he’s the 8th Gym Leader of the region. I’m pretty sure the rest of them could defeat him. Gossip Gardevoir: Hmph! Why I never! Radomus: Please please. Calm down Gardevoir. Pay her no mind Matthew. She can hardly help it. I do, however, wish you good luck in this battle. Elias: This battle shall be a 6-on-6 double battle! Either trainer will be allowed to make substitutions! The battle will end when all of either trainer’s Pokemon have been knocked out! Radomus: Ahh. The tactics and art of Pokemon. You know, I’ve often said that they are somewhat like the game of chess. Matthew: Seriously? Right now of all times dude? Radomus: Very well. I do believe that it’s high-time for black to make the 1st move! Elias: Begin! The battle was actually quite tough. It seemed we were both equally strong but in the end, I was able to squeeze out on top in victory. Radomus called back his Gardevoir. He closed his eyes and smiled. Radomus: The end-game is ever-paining. Matthew: What did you- Radomus: Matthew, my dear boy. That was an excellent battle. A worthy victory indeed. You now own the Millenium Badge. Gardevoir, if you’d please? Gossip Gardevoir: But of course master. Gardevoir used her psychic abilities to lift the badge into the air and float it over to my spot of the arena. I held my hand out and it gently floated into the palm of my hand. I now had 8 Reborn Gym Badges in my possession. Laura: Congrats babe! Cain: Yea! Congrats Matthew!~ Luna: I must agree. It was a lovely performance. Both Gardevoir and you Matthew did well. Matthew: Thanks guys. So I guess the question is now where do we go for the next badge? Luna: Have you forgotten? I am a Gym Leader as well. Matthew: Ohh yea. Sorry Luna. Slipped my mind. Sooo… we just gonna battle here or- Gossip Gardevoir: Ohh yes! Dear Luna.~ Will you be facing him here or in the valley? Matthew: The valley? Cain: Where’s that? Luna: Hehe. You’ll soon see. As to answer your question, I prefer the valley. The stones and shadows of the rabbit-hole we call Iolia Valley make such such an excellent blackground for a battle. Matthew: Well I’m not sure where that’s at but it sounds like an interesting place. Luna: You would be correct Matthew. There is no better stage than the shadow of death. Matthew, Cain & Laura: Uhh… Luna: Plus it compliments the type I use: Darkness. As if on cue, the lights in the castle shut off. Everyone, from what I could see at least, were looking all over the room trying to search for the call of the blackout. Matthew: Umm… Was that planned? Laura: If so, it was genius. Radomus: Well as far as I know, it was not panned. Luna: I agree master. I at least did nothing for this event to take place. Radomus: Perhaps something happened to the power. Let us exit this place at once. -leaves the room with Gardevoir- Luna: Ahh… The darkness… Ever-feared and ever-misunderstood… I shall leave in the darkness. -leaves the room- Laura: You know what? I’m gonna go with them guys. I’ll see you in a bit babe. Matthew: Alright. Don’t bump into anything or get hurt in the dark hun. Laura: I won’t! Laura left the room. It was just me and Cain in the room now. It felt awkward and weird to be in such a dark place. I started to wonder back to when Radomus asked me to keep Anna’s pendant and whether it was right to agree to let him keep it. Cain broke the silence in his Cain way. Cain: Well Matthew? It’s just you and me now. Matthew: Yea… I know. Cain: All alone… in the dark. Matthew: Mhm. Cain: Matthew? Matthew: Yea? Cain: Do you… Do you feel the moment?~ Matthew: -chuckles- Dude, really? Cain: -chuckles back- I’m just kidding with you.~ But, I think I’m gonna leave as well. See ya on the flipside! With that, Cain left the area. Now it was just me. With no real reason for me to stay there, I went back through the puzzle rooms, just this time with the lights off. When I got to the main room, Elias was standing there. Elias: Ahh. Young master. Please follow me. I’ve secured an escape route from our assailants. Matthew: Assailants? You mean some bad people are here? Elias: Yes. This way. Swiftly. Elias ran into the other room. I followed suit but I slowed down. My brain started to figure out how exactly Elias would know this. Then it clicked. He wasn’t fully brainwashed or whatever Radomus tried to do to him. He was still being himself. But by the time I realized that, I was already through the door to the next room. That’s when El dropped his facade. 2 people pushed me forward and blocked the doorway I just came through. Even though it was dark, I could make out the outfits. They were Team Meteor. I looked back to El. I could see the evil smile on his face. El: Well, as they say, checkmate. Matthew: I should have figured you weren’t fully on our side. Unfortunately, it seems I’ve found this out at a bad time. El: You are quite smart. It is unfortunate someone such as yourself would rather side with that swine than with someone who prays to the lord. Matthew: Well, not too sure how much I can trust him. El: In any case, I am curious as to why he would allow me into the estate. Perhaps he thought he had brainwashed me all the way as he did my daughter. Matthew: Listen, I don’t know what’s going on between you and her but she clearly doesn’t like you. Maybe you should just leave her alone. El: Hmph! You insolent brat! I shall suffer none to stand in my way! Matthew, I know all about you and your interferences with Team Meteor. Solaris has told me all about it. He also told me how he left you a nasty scar upon your face. Though it is dark, I remember seeing it down in the chasm in our last encounter. Does it hurt? Matthew: Shut up. I’ll deal with him when the time comes. And you too! El: You think you have a shot right now? I’ll let you know right now, I shall not permit you to interfere with their plans any longer. They have a devine purpose. Matthew: Are you still on that nonsense dude? El: Silence! We will eradicate the unclean city, restore the ruin below to its greatness! And to anyone who dares try to thwart that design, judgment shall- Cain: Nidoking! Shadow Ball! A dark ball of energy came through the doorway and blasted the 2 Team Meteor grunts in the back, either killing them or incapacitating them. At this point, I didn’t care which. The Nidoking, Cain and Laura came through the entrance. Cain: Matthew, they got Luna! Matthew: What?! -turns to El- Dude, let ger go and leave her alone! El: She is my daughter! I may do to her as I please! And as for you, they should have gotten you as well. Laura: Well, I was there to help. Cain: Well, I don’t go down without a fight. Or at least some sweet talk 1st. Matthew: Man Cain. No matter what situation we’re in or how dire, you always seem to crack out a joke… I admire you for that. Cain: Thanks Matt.~ Cain and Laura stood beside me. We were all prepared to fight. Well, almost all of us. After me and Radomus’ Gym Battle, the only Pokemon I had the was able to fight was Pistol Pete and even then, it was in no condition to fight. El: Your lecherous implications only condemn you further. Do the 3 of you honestly think you can best me? Cain: Ohh please. I’m not stupid. You’re attacking now because Matt’s team is all worn out from his Gym Battle. Laura: That’s right. So Cain and I- Cain: No. I’m gonna fight you alone El. Laura, you and Matthew need to get out of here. Matthew: But Cain- Cain: No butts!~ Matt, your team is in no condition to fight and you need Laura to get out of here. Laura: But Cain, I can take him on. You’re not at his level yet. Cain: It’s better this way hun. Besides, Matthew surpassed me a long time ago. So even if I do lose, it doesn’t matter. He needs to make it. Matthew: Cain… Cain: Now the 2 of you get out of here and I’ll hold him up! You 2 have to rescue Luna now! Matthew: We owe you big time! Come on hun! I ran out of the castle fast. Laura was following but stopped at the doorway. She turned and looked at Cain. Cain: What are you doing?! Go! Laura: You know about him don’t you? Cain: Yes. I know he’s apart of the Elite. Laura: Alright… I just wanted to know… Good luck Cain. -leaves the castle- Matthew: -tries to catch my breath- What were you doing in there? Laura: I just wanted to make sure Cain knew what he was doing. Matthew: I’m sure he’ll be fine. Now come on. We gotta get out of here and look for Luna. Laura: Alright. Let’s go! We started running through the maze but just as we were thinking we were getting away, we spotted a Team Meteor grunt up ahead. Luckily, he didn't spot us. So we were able to go back and hide behind some of the hedges. Laura: Why hide? I could probably deal with them. Matthew: There’s prob a good amount of them. I know you’re part of the Elite but the numbers would eventually get to you and you’d lose and God knows what would happen then. It’s better if we try to avoid them. Laura: Alright. Let’s go the other way and see if there’s an escape way that way. We got up, looked around the corner and ran towards the opposite way of where I saw the grunt from before. But as we continued, we could see another grunt up ahead. Laura: What do we do? There’s a grunt there. Matthew: Well… there seems to only be 1 grunt here. If we can take him out quietly, then we can keep looking for a way out. We ran up to the grunt and stood our ground. The grunt came up to us. I looked at this person for a bit and they seemed rather different from the other ones. Team Meteor Grunt?: Stop right there! Laura: We’re gonna take you out right- Matthew: Babe wait. Is… Is that you Radomus? Definitely Not A Team Meteor Grunt: -smirks- Was that convincing? -spins and changes his outfit- Laura: Wha- How did he- Matthew: Not surprising. Radomus: I had to wear this to fool them. As I said before, I choose the right hat for the right job. Matthew: Yes I know. But right now- Radomus: Although, 1 might wonder why I had this outfit in the 1st place. I froze up for a second and I felt like Laura did too. Why did Radomus have this Team Meteor outfit? He didn’t seem like the type of person to be involved with them. Radomus’ voice snapped me back into reality. Radomus: Quickly you 2! Follow me! We walked up in between some hedges. While we couldn’t be seen easily, me nor Laura could see an exit and were confused on why he brought us up this way. Matthew: How do we get away from here? Radomus: Before I provide you the escape route, allow me to leave you with this. Laura: What’s that? Radomus: Firstly, you have heard of Luna’s capture correct? Laura: Yea. They got her so fast, neither me or Cain could get to her in time to save her. Radomus: Also, you must realize by now that Elias may portray himself as a holy man but his true nature has been made clear. Matthew: No shit man! Can you get to the point already?! Radomus: I believe Team Meteor is not the only shady dealing he has. I must make myself scarce and ask you to follow in my lead for I believe I may know of where they may have taken her. Laura: Where’s that? Radomus: 7th Street in Reborn City. Matthew: 7th Street? Laura: I think I’ve heard of that place. It’s like a black market basically. Radomus: Correct. But if you can’t find the place, I think some of the gangs that inherit the city may know where it is. You will have to gain their trust though. Matthew: So I gotta join a gang. Joy. Radomus: Also, I beseech you to allow me to hold onto the Amethyst Pendant a bit longer. Laura: Why? You’ve been shady to me since Elias seemed to be somewhat brainwashed. Matthew: I’m sorry dude but I agree with her. Why do you need to keep it for a while longer? Radomus: I once heard a story once about these keys being purchased from a travelling merchant. Laura: Alright but what does- Radomus: I wonder who it might have been? As we have said before, not all is black and white or dark and light. Matthew: Please don’t do the whole reverse thing speech. We get it. Radomus: Very well. Let me just say this before I leave. Learn to read between the lines. Or in this case, walk between them. Until then, farewell. A staircase leading up on top of the hedge suddenly appeared. Before either of us could say anything to Radomus, he zoomed up them and escaped. Whether we liked it or not, we now had to trust Radomus with the Amethyst Pendant. We had no other choice but to go on top of the hedges and make our escape. As we walked along them, we looked down and could see some of the Team Meteor grunts. Laura: I guess you were right. I didn’t think there’d be that many of them. Matthew: Yea. Let’s just hope they don’t look up here. I think we’re almost there. We continued walking on the hedges and eventually we made it to another pair of stairs. We walked down them, made sure the coast was clear and made our way through the exit of the maze. We were finally safe. We ran up a bit before stopping and taking a breather. I looked up at Laura and our eyes met. We were both scared of what was gonna happen next but we knew we had to rescue Luna. With no words exchanged, we started running back towards the city. Pokemon Team REBORN CHARACTER RATES

Another exciting (but sad) episode! I liked how you made Shelly watch the 2nd suicide... Is it morbid for me to say that. o.O Ohh well. I like how you made Titania more... I wanna say humble with the whole "reading the diary" thing. Well can't wait for the next 1.

Nastia Proudd

Ohh no. I totally get what you mean. I just liked the fact that you chose Shelly. Just like how in my story, it's with Laura and somewhat with Cain. But yea. Can't wait for the next episode!

Loved it! You know, seeing this is making me miss my Written run... I really need to get back to that and try to shoot out a couple of episodes. Anyways, yay! Inappropriate moments with a 12 year old because of Terra! (That sounded a lot better in my head but I'm not changing that) Loving how she's getting underneath Vanilla's skin though. Btw, I just realized that in a lot of your episodes, Shelly has been like the main traveling companion for Vanilla and I find that cute and interesting.

Please stop calling Special Defense Special D. I'm... not getting the same image you are when you say it. Aww! You get so adorable when being nice to tortured little Pokemon… Stop making me call you adorable all the time or people are gonna think there's something going on between us! Dx Damn it man!

Honestly... That would prob fit GG.

Sooo… I'm not against Luna's, Radomus' or GG's voice. Radomus' doesn't but also does fit at the same time. I think GG's is almost perfect. Luna's is alright.

@Autumn Zephyr Dewpider and Litwick were bred before this episode.

No! Wish against that! That's usually when the best friend gets axed! Dx I'm not sure if that's really gonna happen but you know. Lol.