Pokemon: The Truth

[raider~joseph]

Rio had picked up Kunai and was carrying him on his back."Okay...then..."Joseph sprinted after Athena.He was able to catch up."Okay...*pant*do you*pant*think you can*pant*beat me at a running contest?*pant*PREPARE TO GET SCHOOLED!He said with a competive smile as he passed her."Whats your plan now because unless some deus ex machina happens your gonna lose!I have had to run from bullies my entire life.I am a born sprinter!"It was at this time a freak lighting bolt blocked the passage Joseph was taking.Forcing him to take another path.A longer path.Joseph looked up."Whoever thought this was funny needs to be hanged!"

Meanwhile in a dimention beyond time and space!

Raider~Joseph eyes the nearby rope carefully as he,out of some random impulsive fear,backs away slowly.

[Diamond Dragon]

ooc: Ahaha, you made me lol! XDDD Athena, beat Joseph good! X3
Athena: With pleasure! >XD
BIC:

Athena smirked at Joseph as she sailed past him almost as if she were flying. "You just got owned!!" She called as she ran into the Pokemon Center.

[raider~joseph]

Occ:I will be gone today and tomorrow.I will be back on monday.Here is a post to help zeke just in case and Dia.Um....you can use Joseph just this once.Fire is working on his post.


The old man hid in the shadows behind Zeke watching over him before something happened to him.

Occ:The old man is a ncp ANYONE CAN USE HIM.

[Diamond Dragon]

ooc: It's ok, I can wait. ^^

[firestorm]

OOC: Hey guys, I know I've been gone all summer, but since all my other stuff finished for the most part, I'm gonna be coming back in. I haven't gotten the post ready yet but I just wanted to let you guys know I'm coming back! Yay!

[Diamond Dragon]

ooc: Awsomness Fire!

[Masquerade1412]

OCC: Now we are back to where we started!...Just the 5 of us...YES!!! Oh and welcome back!

[raider~joseph]

Occ:Good to have everyone back!Tomorrow I post!:D

[raider~joseph]

Occ:Sorry about the multi post.Here we go.

Joseph walked into the center extremely tired."We already got rested."Said Rio."We are awesome like that."Added Kunai."Not now guys.Its...."He looked at the clock."Late.If I don't sleep soon i'll start to hallucinate.Athena where are you?" "She was here before us.Maybe she is at the trainers eat free mess hall.Hey where did Joseph go?"Said Kunai looking around.Joseph was eating.Heavily.Like it was the end of the world.

[Diamond Dragon]

"i'm right here." came Athena's voice from behind Joseph's Pokemon. Athena was leaning against the wall, her cap once again pulled low over he head just like when Joseph first saw her. Bolt was still on her shoulders, and was looking around at all the people and pokemon in the building. None of the people didn't pay any attention to Athena or Bolt, but MANY of them took a great interest in Phanom. Obviousely they never saw a white growlithe before.

[raider~joseph]

Joseph was finished so he tried to emulate Athena's pose on the wall."So why do you wear that outfit?It makes you look like a guy.Except to me of course.I can tell these things."Kunai went to Phantom."Those people are looking at you.I wonder why?"Rio smacked him upside the head."Because she is a different.Thats how the world works.People will flock to different things.Because they suck like that.I lost faith in people years ago."He said cynically.

[Diamond Dragon]

Athena tipped her head slightly to look at Joseph. "Well, the easy answer is that I like these clothes. The other answer is that they're durable, and help me blend into a crowd. You need to do that if you're me." She said. "And you look like a boy in them!" piped up Bolt playfully. Athena glared at Bolt. "Bolt, you know how much I don't like that..." she said warningly. Bolt sweatdropped. "Sorry, sorry!" he quickly said.

Phantom shrugged Kunai and Rio's comments off. "I don't really care. This is just the way I am." she said simply.

[raider~joseph]

"Oh so your hiding from someone?"He gave a playful grin."Now who would want to harm a nice miss like you?KKK?Nazis?The screenplay writers for dragonball evolution?Some other evil group of people?"

[Diamond Dragon]

"Well for the moment, just anyone who'd be interested in my...ability." she said, lowering her voice. "I know there are people out there who, if they found out about me, would love to see what makes me tick..." She shuddered at the thought. "I would NEVER let anyone do that to you Athena!" said Bolt fiercely. "Whoever tries it will get the shock of their life!" His tiny cheek pouches sparked slightly.

[Masquerade1412]

"Look. I know I've asked this three times already....but....Where did you say we were going?"

Rune sighed. They had left Haven at about 4 AM. Unfortunately, they have been wandering in the forest for at least four hours. "I told you. There is at town not too far from here. From there, we can take the train to the next gym."

"Yeah, I know that," said Zeke. "But where are we right now?"

"Right now...." Rune paused and looked at the all-too-familiar trees. "....We're lost."

"Rune, have I ever told you how great a tracker you are?"

"No."

"Good. Because then I would have been a liar."

Rune faced Zeke. "Funny. I suppose YOU have a better idea?"

Zeke was silent.

"...I didn't think so," Rune said. They started their walk again, only to stop at the all-too-familiar tree. "....Great...."

"...Try again?"

"...Sure."

*1 hour later*

"Alright," Zeke said. "I dub thee, 'All-Too-Familiar Tree'!!!"

Rune sprawled out on the ground. "I give. We are NEVER getting out of here."

"Maybe we can be like Tarzan and make a treehouse, throwing spears at random passers-by!"

[color="Red"]"Or you could let ME guide you."[/color]

Rune sprang up into Zeke's outstretched arms and held on for dear life.

"Oh, Flare!" Zeke exclaimed. "W-what are you doing here?"

Flare walked out of the bushes she had been hiding in. [color="red"]"Xatu had another vision. It was of you two walking around a tree until you collapsed."[/color]

Zeke whispered into Rune's ear. "That bird is GOOD."

Rune jumped out of Zeke's arms and regained his composure. "I suppose that you are here to help us get out of the forest?"

[color="Red"]"Yes. Now follow me."[/color]

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OCC: This takes place AFTER RJ's post. (I got a little confused with the time.)

[raider~joseph]

"Wow I never thought of that."I've just been looking for answers.I never thought of what could happen to me.But I am sure I'll find them if I stick with you.Well I am heading up to sleep.Cmon guys!I'll see you at the room or whatever.Night."He got a key from the attendant.When Joseph and his pokemon went inside he fell asleep instantly.Kunai and Rio just slept on him.

[Diamond Dragon]

Athena silently watched Joseph go, then after awhile she also got a key from the attendant and went inside. She lay down with the cap still on her head, but she couldn't sleep. She was too busy thinking about what might happen the next day. Bolt settled on the pillow beside her and Phantom near the foot of the bed. Finally all three fell asleep.

[raider~joseph]

It was sunrise as Joseph rose up and woke up his pals."Hey guys wake up.Breakfast.Cmon."Kunai got up and yawned."Did we wake anyone up?"

[Masquerade1412]

"Now follow me."

The sun was now shining down on the forest, illuminating the trees and the leaves underneath them. Zeke figured that it had to be around 7 AM. "Which means we've been lost for at least 3 hours."

[color="Red"]"Well, don't worry. It will only be an hour or two more,"[/color] said Flare.

"Well that's not too bad."

[color="red"]"That is...if we don't run into any Houndooms."[/color]

"......EH?!"

Flare gave a little chuckle. [color="red"]"Just kidding. There are no Houndooms in this forest."[/color]

Zeke gave a sigh of relief and kept on walking behind Rune, with Flare leading the way. After about thirty minutes, they came across a small brook. [color="red"]"We can rest here for a bit."[/color]

Zeke pulled a plastic bottle and filled it with water. After about 5 minutes, he filled it again. "Wow, this water is great!"

Flare looked at Zeke, and, seeing that he was occupied with the brook, whispered to Rune, [color="red"]"Forgive me for asking, but how does the human...treat you?"[/color]

[color="Silver"]"Treat me?"[/color]

[color="Red"]"You know, does he feed you often or after 'training'? Does he stuff you in those little balls at night or let you roam free? Things like that."[/color]

Rune was silent. When he spoke, he said, with confidence, [color="silver"]"Let's get one thing straight. I am NOT a pet, and I refuse to be treated like one. Zeke is my friend, not my master. Yes, I owe him my life, but that does not mean that I wait on him like a servant. Yes, Zeke does have a Pokeball, but he has never used it. I don't think he'll ever use it! He will only use it when it is needed, but for now, it will stay in his backpack. He promised me that, and I believe him. If you don't like him, fine. Just don't try to pass that hate to me."[/color]

Flare was taken aback. [color="Red"]Woah! Wait...the kid said that he didn't have a Pokeball...so...does that mean...?[/color]
She spoke to Zeke. [color="red"]"Alright, let's get going."[/color]

As they continued to travel the forest, words echoed in Flare's mind: [color="Silver"]"Zeke is my Friend, not my master."[/color] "I will never abandon him!"

Zeke stopped. He leaned forward. "Hey...I can see the town!"

Flare snapped out of her daydream and followed his gaze. A small town lay outside the forest. [color="Red"]"I told you I knew the way."[/color]

Zeke bowed. "I guess we part ways here. Thank you, Flare. For everything."

Zeke and Rune began to walk away. [color="Red"]"...Wait."[/color]

Zeke stopped but did not turn around.

[color="red"]"I...I lied. Xatu never sent me. I...I wanted to see if you were for real. If you really were nice and kind to Pokemon. And....and now that I have....I want to join you. On your journey, I mean. I-if you don't want me to come along, that's fine, I understand."[/color]

"...Well? You gonna come along?"

Flare stared at Zeke's smiling face and bounded up to his side. [color="red"]"Alright, your turn to lead!"[/color]

"Okay then, let's go!" They raced toward the shimmering town with smiles on all of their faces.

[Diamond Dragon]

Athena was still asleep. She was exausted from yesterday. Phantom was awake however. She glanced at the sleeping Athena and Bolt, then went to the eating place. Other trainers who noticed her began giving her some food.

[raider~joseph]

Joseph and his pokemon ate a lot then they waited a lot."Say Joseph?"Said Rio."Yeah?" "What are we gonna do about Matt?Athena said she wasn't going after gyms so we are going to have to give up on that."Joseph smiled."Revenge can wait.We found someone with whom I can relate to.Staying with her is what's important right now." Rio let up a sly smile."OOOOOOOH...That's how it is?Well leave it to Joseph to fall in love at a moment's notice." Joseph gave Rio a blank stare."That's not what I meant." Kana chimed in."She is probably very pretty underneath all that.Joseph could pull that off quite nicely.Getting a girl."Joseph began to blush a bit."Now listen that's not why I..." Rio interupted."Wonder what there kids would look like?" "Shut up!"He said aloud.The other trainers stared."Just talking to my pokemon.We've bonded and all...eheheh.Okay 3 things:1:That's not why I came here on this journey.2:I just met her. 3:She is out of my league.I'll admit that much.So stop talking about it.God...if she heard that I'm killing myself and taking you two out with me."

[Masquerade1412]

"Hurry up, guys!" Zeke yelled. Rune and Flare were struggling to keep up with Zeke.

[color="Red"]"I. Didn't. Know. Humans. Were. That. Fast!"[/color] gasped Flare.

[color="Silver"]"Heh. That's just one of the many things I've taught him!...Although how he can outrun me is a mystery!"[/color] Rune panted back.

They all stopped when they saw the Pokemon Center. "Yes! Victory! The "Phantom Menace" wins again!"

[color="Red"]"Who?"[/color]

[color="Silver"]"Never mind him."[/color]

Zeke stood up, wobbling a bit. "I guess I used a little too much energy! Let's go get some food!"

The glass doors of the Pokemon Center opened to a food court. "Wow. So many trainers!"

Flare spun around, trying to see all of the trainers and their Pokemon. She caught a glimpse of a white Growlithe being fed by some of the trainers. [color="red"]Wow...these trainers must really like her![/color]

Rune squinted his eyes. [color="silver"]"Hey, Zeke. Isn't that guy...?"[/color]

Zeke followed his gaze and grinned at the familiar face. "Joseph! When did he get here?" Zeke walked along the wall towards Joseph's table. This is great!...or would be if this headache would go away! I wonder what they're talking about?

"Athena said she wasn't going after gyms so we are going to have to give up on that."
"Staying with her is what's important right now."
"OOOOOOOH...That's how it is? Well leave it to Joseph to fall in love at a moment's notice."

Zeke felt a pang in his chest and forced his palm onto the wall.
..woah...wha-what's going on? I...I can't move!

"She is probably very pretty underneath all that. Joseph could pull that off quite nicely. Getting a girl."
"Wonder what their kids would look like?"

Why....what's happening to me?! Zeke collapsed onto the floor. ...My body...I'm burning up!...But...but why...why am I crying?...A voice?...a girl's voice. Zeke looked at the girl above him. Who is that?...She looks familiar...Wait...Could it be?...

"A...Abigail?" Zeke promptly blacked-out.

[raider~joseph]

"Zeke!"Joseph noticed Zeke walk in with his pokemon."Phantom quick go get Athena!Tell her we found Zeke!Hang on buddy."Other trainers gathered around him.A trainer claiming to be a medical expert said that Zeke had just passed out.Fainted."What's up with you Zeke?You in there?"Joseph poked his head and staggered back as a vision of a girl popped in his head for half a second but it was so...vivid.

[Diamond Dragon]

Phantom nodded and bounded out of the room. When she went into the room, Athena and Bolt were still sleeping. Phantom got onto the bed and jumped on both of them. "Wake up! Zeke and his Pokemon are here, and Zeke has fainted!" Immeditaly Athena was awake. "What happened?!" she asked. "I'm not sure! Zeke was fine when he came in, but then a minute later he collapsed!" came the answer. Bolt rubbed his eyes sleepily. "Zeke? You mean the trainer with the absol?" he asked. Athena nodded. She got out of bed, and since she already had her normal clothes on, ran out of the room.

[raider~joseph]

Joseph went to Athena."Cmon the ambulence is taking Zeke and his pokemon away!"He grabbed her hand and ran outside dragging her along."Hurry!"

19 1/2 minutes later.

At the hospital...

"Your friend Zeke is fine just knocked out.Maybe a little comatose but his vitals are a tad unstable.We are going to keep him until he wakes up.You have 15 minutes until visiting hours are over."He walked out."Ummm sorry about the dragging you thing I wasn't thinking straight.But um....can you close the door.I think I need to tell you something along the lines of our you-know-whats."

[Diamond Dragon]

Athena glared back at Joseph. She REALLY didn't enjoy the dragging, and had almost lost her cap, almost revealing her secret to boot. "Ok, so what do you need to tell me?" she asked a bit coldly.

[raider~joseph]

"When I touch zeke's forehead I saw a vision of a girl.I swear it was so vivid.You try!I swear I saw her.It was so...." "CAN YOU TWO HURRY UP!POKEMON AREN'T ALLOWED IN THERE AND I WANNA BE OUT BEFORE ANYONE RECONIZES US JOSEPH!"Rio said telepathically."Trust me.I wouldn't lie to you."

Occ:Joseph ran away from home so people might be looking for him

[Diamond Dragon]

"You mean you read Zeke's mind?" asked Athena, going over to the cot where Zeke lay. Slowly, she put a hand on Zeke's forehead. Immediately she saw in her mind's eye a girl, so vivid it was almost as if she were right in front of her. Quickly she took her hand back off of Zeke's forehead. The image of the girl faded away again.

[raider~joseph]

"He's a telepath I think.Rio can do the same but only with his voice so he uses it to talk to people he hasn't bonded with yet.But this is a much much more powerful version.If Zeke is like us then anyone who would try to find out what makes you tick.Might try to do it to him as well.So I am gonna stay in town until he is better.I don't know about you.But that's what I'm doing."

[Phantom_Sorano]

OOC: I can never resist a challenge.

Yana sat in her small shack hideout deep within the forest. For weeks, she had been follwing Zeke's trail, and suddenly Ember had caught scent of him within a close range. Ember layed on the hearth asleep beside her while Flare rested close by after the journey there. Yana looked at the two; they were tired, but she had to press on.

"You two have done great work, but I'm going to let you all rest and sit this hunt out for awhile."

Flare ninnied in understanding while Ember huffed and rested back down as Yana drew them back into their Pokeballs. She walked outside and drew another ball from her belt.
" Let's go Char."

The red light formed into a giant black Charizard with a scar over his right eye. It affectionately rubbed its head against her head.

"Let's head to town."

The dragon lowered to let her slip on and quickly took to the sky.