As soon as I made it to the Railnet, I went up to the counter. The clerk could see that I was out of breath and asked me if I was ok. I told him that I was but I needed a ticket to Route 2 quickly. It was urgent. He printed up the ticket, I handed him the money for it and was soon on the train. As I was riding on the train, I was worried about what Venam was gonna say to me. I was definitely way later than I should have been if Karrina didn’t hadn’t made me do that whole thing with the mad scientist. After a half hour train ride, I made it to the train stop. As soon as I stepped foot out of the train, Venam was there with Ren and she did not look happy.
Matthew: Uhh… He-
Venam: Where the hell have you been?! We’ve been waiting here for over an hour for you!
Matthew: It wasn’t my fault! Karrina had me do some kind of stupid initiation thing to get into her club before she’d give me the TM.
Venam: You really think she’d do something like that Matthew?
Matthew: -gibberish sounds- That’s what she did!
Ren: Look, all that matters is that he’s here now. Isn’t that right Venam?
Venam: -sighs- I suppose you are Ren.
Matthew: Did you guys find her? Or any clues that she’s been here?
Ren: Unfortunately no.
Venam: We’ve searched everywhere here but there’s been no sound of her.
Matthew: You don’t think she got captured… do you?
Venam: Hell no! She’s too smart to be captured like that. I know she’s got to be around here somewhere.
Ren: Since she’s no where around here, we were about to take a look inside Amethyst Cave?
Matthew: Amethyst Cave? Where’s that?
Venam: It’s at the end of the route here. Me and Ren are gonna go ahead there now. Please don’t come there late like you did here.
Matthew: But I… Ugh. Fine. Go ahead.
Venam and Ren ran ahead to the cave. I made sure I had everything and started to be on my way. Just as I took a couple of steps forward, someone came rushing past me, pushing me forward a bit. After catching myself from falling, I looked up and could see a girl with a big grin on her face. She didn’t seem at all sorry for what she did.
Matthew: Hey. Do you think maybe you can watch where you’re going next time?
???: -laughs obnoxiously- Sorry kid! But you snooze you lose!
Matthew: Hey! I ain’t no kid! And what do you mean by that?
???: Can’t say but I gotta run! Bye! -runs off-
Matthew: -feels my pockets- Geez. What a… Wait a minute!
I felt my pocket where my wallet usually is but this time, it wasn’t there. I pulled my pocket inside out just to make sure but it wasn’t there. My wallet was missing. Then it hit me. That weird girl that ran into me and she said “you snooze, you lose.” Did she take my money? She must have. Why else would she do that? I ran after her going the way she went. It didn’t take long for me to find her. She was behind some rocks.
Matthew: Hey! You took my wallet!
???: You sure about that bucko?
Matthew: Yes! Yes I am!
???: Even if that were the case, you can’t get past here now can you?
Matthew: Heh… -laughs-
???: What’s so funny?
Matthew: Vanaminca! Rock Smash!
I brought out the PokeBall that contained my Seviper and it came popping out of the ball and smashed the rocks in front of me into a million of pieces with its tail. I returned it back to my PokeBall. The girl looked on in shock. She then bolted again and I chased after her. I came across a bridge and could see a weird looking tree on it. It looked seriously out of place. I walked up to it and it started to speak.
???: Cha cha cha! Chitty Chitty chee chee cha cha~!
Matthew: What the-
???: Yo! What’s that?! Too slow! Laterz! -runs away-
Tourist: Did that tree just…
I ran after her again, leaving the confused tourist pondering about his existence in this life. This time, it took me a while to find her but I eventually did. She was still disguised as the weird tree. I kept pestering her until she revealed herself to me.
???: Damnit man! You just don’t give up!
Matthew: You took my wallet! Why would I give up that?!
???: But it’s just a wallet! Like come on…
Matthew: It’s my money!
???: Ohh please! You’ll make that back with profit within a few days! Hell. Probably just a couple of hours.
Matthew: I… Uhh… Not the point!
???: Ugh! This is so annoying! Whatever! Time to go again.~ Teleport!
Matthew: Ohh no you-
Before I could finish my sentence, the girl literally disappeared in front of my eyes. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. The girl was no where to be seen anywhere close the area. I had to search the area again. It took me a bit longer to find her but I finally did. She was in front of the entrance of, what I presumed was, Amethyst Cave. I snuck up behind her and scared her!
Matthew: Hey!
???: Ahh! Ohh sheesh. You scared me!
Matthew: Yea! Now how about my wallet?!
???: -laughs and then starts to laugh maniacally-
Matthew: What the hell’s so funny?
???: You man! You’re a riot!
Matthew: Wh… What?
Nim: The name’s Nim. Don’t forget it!
Matthew: I don’t care about the name! Give! Me! My! Wallet!
Nim: -chuckles- I’m sorry bro but I don’t actually have your wallet.
Matthew: What do you mean?! Of course you do!
Nim: Have you checked your back pockets?
I was annoyed with her trying to stall for time to somehow steal my wallet successfully but I decided to humor her and feel my back pockets. To my shock though, I could feel something in them. I grabbed the item and pulled it out and looked at it in shock. It was indeed my wallet. It was with me all along. But how was she able to grab that out of my regular pocket and put it into my back pocket without me noticing that?
Matthew: H-How did you-
Nim: Told ya.~ It was a nice prank though wasn’t it?
Matthew: If I wasn’t in a hurry, maybe.
Nim: Ohh well. So you know my name but I think you should know that I already know yours.
Matthew: You know my name?
Nim: Mhm. It’s Matthew.
Matthew: But how did you know that?
Nim: I was behind Venam when you 2 were having your Gym Battle.
Matthew: But… I didn’t see anyone there. Are you always watching her battles?
Nim: Yep! She’s not very observant so it’s easy. But you really caught my eye when I saw you battle her. I had to see you for myself!
Matthew: Well… you’re seeing me. Can I go now?
Nim: Hmm… Not unless you battle me.
Matthew: …You’re not gonna let me pass unless I do battle you aren’t you?
Nim: Hit the nail right on the head!
Matthew: -sighs- Fine. Let’s get this over with. -Grabs a PokeBall-
Nim: -chuckles- Ohh you’re so funny.
Matthew: Why? What’s so laughable now?
Nim: We’re not gonna battle here.
Matthew: Then where we gonna battle?
Nim: You’ll see. Teehee.
The girl held out her arms. Suddenly, she started to float up above the entrance of the cave. I couldn’t believe what I was witnessing at that point in time. Her whole body seemed to shine with a golden color. There was a flash of light. When it faded, we were in a completely different area. The ground was a purple color and the air felt different that usual. This crazy girl teleported us somewhere else. There was also a battle field symbol on the ground. I looked over and saw her kneeling over, trying to recover her breath.
Matthew: Yo wait! Are you ok?
Nim: Y-Yea… N-Note to self, it takes double the amount of energy to bring more than 1 person.
Matthew: Ok. Where the hell are we?
Nim: I’m so glad you asked! I liked to call this place the Altered Dimension.
Matthew: The Altered Dimension?… Are we not on earth right now?
Nim: I don’t think so.
Matthew: … What the fuck?!
Nim: In this place, my Psychic powers are much stronger than usual. Now… no whining and no complaining!
Matthew: But you just teleported me somewhere that isn’t on fucking Earth!
Nim: Shh! You’re going to be thrown into situations that aren’t favorable. You’re going to have to get used to it!
Matthew: But like this?!
Nim: No! It’s battle time!
Before I could respond back to that, Nim threw out 2 Pokemon. Apparently this was a doubles battle. I could only do 1 thing and that was to proceed with the battle. I sent out my Frogadier and Seviper and the battle started. I was easily able to overcome Nim’s Pokemon and come out with the victory.
Nim: D-Darn. You’re too strong for me. I mean you took down Venam easily but I didn’t think you’d take me down easily.
Matthew: Well thanks. That was actually pretty good training for my Pokemon.
Nim: Well you won fair and square. You’re really something.
Matthew: Think you can take us back then?
Nim: Yessiree! I’ll bring you back home.
Just like the 1st time, Nim floated up off of the ground and started to glow a golden color. A bright flash of light blinded my sight. When my sight came back to me, I was back in front of the cave entrance. This whole ordeal was very weird but for some reason, I felt like it was a good thing I met that person. Before I entered the cave, I swear I could hear Nim say that I better save Melia. I smiled hearing that and entered Amethyst Cave.
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