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Chapter 2: A Whole New World

"Wow..." Lilly muttered as she exited the Lumiose City airport, "So this is Kalos..."

"Vee..." Ivy replied, sitting on her shoulder, staring at Lumiose City alongside her trainer. Never had she seen such a large city in person before, and neither had Lilly. Even with the airport they had left Kanto from being one of the largest in the region, Lumiose put it all to shame. The gem of the city- Prism Tower- stood tall in the center of the major city, gleaming in the sunlight.

Lilly blinked a few times, in awe at the city before her, but also exhausted from the long fight. Being cramped on the airplane for hours now made every muscle scream as she walked, and being in a whole new time zone had thrown her off, and a yawn escaped her throat.

"Came from Unova, I'm guessing?" An older lady asked, nodding at Ivy. Lilly glanced at the Snivy, smiling, "Nope, Kanto," She replied, stroking the grass type, "But Ivy here was born in Unova, but she's lived most of her life in Kanto with me."

The lady nodded, "There is something special about raising a rare Pokemon, treat her well."

"I wouldn't care if Ivy was a Rattata, she would still be my best friend," Lilly replied, and she looked at the lady for a moment, "Would you happen to know where Professor Sycamore's lab is? I have a feeling that I'm going to get lost in a city like this..."

The lady chuckled at this, then pointed down a nearby road, instructing her on how to reach the laboratory. Lilly thanked the lady, then darted down the crowded streets, following the instructions the women had given her. Coming from such a small and close knit town, Lilly was surprised by how little attention people paid to one another, only rushing through the busy roads, ignoring everyone they passed. Even within the huge city, Lilly had never felt more alone. There was nobody here that she knew, no Rose by her side, no grandfather guiding her. Only her and Ivy.

But being raised by Professor Oak it wasn't hard for her to spot out Professor Sycamore's lab, even if it was more fancier than the one she had grown up in, there was just certain elements of a lab that even one in the big city couldn't lack. Lilly stared up at the lab for a while, then reached into her bag, pulling out the folder that Professor Oak had wanted her to give to Sycamore. She hesitated for a moment, then rapped on the door of lab. After a minute the door was pulled open, revealing a tall woman with dark hair.

"Hello," She said, "I'm Sophie, can I help you?"

"H-hi," Lilly squeaked, why was she so nervous? "I'm L-lilly, and I'm suppose to be giving t-these to the professor..."

Sophie smiled, "Oh! You're Professor Oak's granddaughter! We're expecting you, come on in!" She stepped to the side, allowing Lilly to enter. Lilly was looking around the exotic lab, "Just wait here and I'll go grab the professor. Don't mind Garchomp, she's sweet. I'll be back in a minute."

And with that she vanished deeper into the lab. Lilly shifted slightly, realizing that suddenly being shoved into an unknown region, away from the small Kanto life she had always known was having a harder effect on her than she had expected. She had never been surrounded by so many people before, and she just didn't know how to react.

"Chompa!" Lilly flinched as a large, dark blue creature approached her. The female Garchomp had a bright red chest and a yellow star-shape at the end of her nose. She leaned down, gently nuzzling Ivy despite her fearsome size. She reached up with a finned arm, placing a claw on Lilly's shoulder, in what seemed to be a welcoming manner. Lilly couldn't stop the giggle that escaped her, and she placed a hand on the claw in return, the dragon type reminding her of her grandfather's Dragonite.

"Hello there," Lilly muttered, stroking the large creature, "Aren't you sweet...?"

"That's Garchomp," A deep voice said behind them, making Lilly flinch. Garchomp raised her head happily, "Welcoming our guests before I can even meet them," Garchomp turned and stomped happily over to the man that was speaking, "My name is Professor Sycamore, and it is simply marvelous that I get to finally meet you Lilly, Professor Oak has spoken highly about you."

Lilly shifted, not sure if his enthusiasm was something everyone had here in Kalos, or if it was just the way the professor was, "Hello..." Lilly managed to say after a moment.

He glanced at the folder in her hand, "Ah, the research Professor Oak sent, potential signs of mega evolution in Kanto's history... That'll be a big help to my research!" He smiled, "You see, I have been studying mega evolution, and now I'd like to study the origin of it. With the research your grandfather is loaning me I'll be able to get a huge head start!" Lilly offered the folder to him, and Sycamore took it. He glanced at Ivy, "Your Snivy seems to be in great health, but what else would I expect from a Pokemon that's been under an Oak's care? Samuel got her from Unova, correct?"

"Yeah..." Lilly said quietly, "From someone named Cedric Juniper... Apparently Ivy was part of an illegal breeding program, and Cedric was able to rescue her. Since she knew an egg move they couldn't give her out as a starter in Unova, so she was given to my grandfather instead."

"And what egg move does she have?" Sycamore asked.

"Twister," Lilly replied, "But she hasn't been able to use it since..." Lilly trailed off, looking away. The Snivy on her shoulder shifted, "Since Rose's Pokemon died..." Lilly muttered, "Ivy hasn't been able to use any special attacks since then..."

Professor Sycamore nodded slowly in understanding, "What moves can she use?" He asked.

"She can use Tackle, Vine Whip, and Attract," Lilly said, stroking the grass type, "She knows Twister, like I said, and also Leaf Tornado, but everytime she tries to use those attacks they fail."

"Strange," Professor Sycamore muttered, "It has been shown that emotional trauma can sometimes stop a Pokemon from drawing on it's power for attacks for sometime, but for only one kind of attacks to be limited is strange..." He tilted his head, "And it really takes away from the variety of attacks she can use. Tackle and Vine Whip are very basic moves, and Attract only would only work on male Pokemon for her..." He chuckled half heartedly, "From what I understand the Snivy line relies heavily on special attacks, not learning moves such as Leaf Blade until they're much stronger. But... I believe there are several physical moves your Snivy can learn at the moment, to give her a variety in her move set."

"Really?" Lilly asked, and Ivy looked up hopefully at the professor.

"Vee!" She cried.

Professor Sycamore smiled, "Yes, I can help teach your Snivy the basics if you'd like. Let me just go the Pokemon your grandfather wanted to entrust to your friend Rose, then we'll see what we can do."

"Pikapichu! Pika pika Pikapichu!" Pikachu sang happily, restlessly pacing around Ash's feet. Ash looked down at his starter with a small smile, knowing that the phrase 'Pikapichu' translated to Rose. Though Ash couldn't claim to speak Pikachu, he had been able to recognize over the last seven years of being with Pikachu phrases that meant certain things. 'Pikapi' meant Ash, and Ash was sure that 'Pikapichu' was simply a variation of his name, since Rose was his sister.

"Yes, she'll be here soon," Ash said quietly, and Pikachu looked up at his trainer, surprised at the somberness coming from Ash. He flicked an ear, as if to ask if everything was alright. Ash simply smiled, "I'm fine buddy, I'm just... tired, I guess," Ash shrugged, not happy with lying to Pikachu, but he knew it was for the best, "Rose should be here soon, excited to see her again?"

"Pika!" Pikachu cried, nodding. They were resting at the bottom of a large hill, the spot they had decided to meet Rose at. Bonnie was off playing with Dedenne, while Serena and Clemont were making lunch on top of the hill. Pikachu couldn't help but notice that everyone had seemed... different lately. Serena hadn't been as affectionate as she had been at the beginning of their Kalos journey, and Clemont seemed much more confident, yet not in a good way. Pikachu couldn't quite put a paw on it, but there was just an unfamiliar tension in the air. Even Ash had become distant, not interacting with the group as much. But the only human that seemed to notice these changes was little Bonnie, who had begun to spread more and more time with the Pokemon.

"Hey... Pikachu?" Ash muttered quietly, and Pikachu looked up at him, "You'll take care of Rose and Lilly, right? No matter what happens... I need you to protect them with everything you got, okay?"

Pikachu found this question a bit sudden, but he nodded, "Chu."

Ash smiled, "Thank you buddy. Why don't you go play with Bonnie? I'd feel better if there was someone watching her," Pikachu glanced down at road, "Don't worry, I'll tell you when Rose gets here."

Ash tried not to flinch as yet another lie passed through his lips, but Pikachu only nodded, and the electric mouse dashed up the hill, racing off to find Bonnie and Dedenne. Ash relaxed as soon as Pikachu was out of sight, then reached down, pulling two Pokeballs off of his belt. They were the only two he had on him, he had transferred his Kalos team over to Professor Sycamore when they had stopped at the Pokemon Center last night. The first Pokeball had a small lightning bolt on it- Pikachu's Pokeball. The second one was worn Pokeball, but there was no hint of what Pokemon could possibly lay inside.

Do you really want to go through with this? A female voice echoed in Ash's mind.

Ash simply sighed, "About time you got here. What took you so long?"

The bushes next to him rustled, and a small creature slinked out, None of your business, I'm afraid. I had a few matters that I needed to set aside before we do this, if you really are going to go through with this.

Ash looked down at the shiny Espurr in front of him, it had light pink fur, her round eyes stared up at him, "Of course I'm going to do this. It's the only way."

No it isn't, The 'Espurr' told him, crossing her arms.

"...Well, it's the safest and-"

And most emotionally traumatizing for your siblings, The shiny Espurr finished, looking away, Yet I'm still going to help you go through with this... She sighed.

"Is Rose here yet?" Ash asked.

Yes. She's not far behind, moving a bit slower, but this is her first time outside of her region, The Espurr looked at Ash, Does anyone else know what you're about to do? Your mother, or-

Ash laughed, "My mom? She'd freak out if she knew what I was about to do. The only ones that know about this are me, you, and Gary. I didn't even tell Pikachu," Ash glanced away, "...It was hard keeping things from him..."

Gary approves? Espurr asked, stunned.

"Approves? Nope, he didn't at all. He was very mad in fact, but he's stuck in Sinnoh, so he can't stop me," Ash looked at the Espurr, "I need to you check something for me, though I'm sure that I'm right..." Ash hesitated, "I think Clemont and Serena have been corrupted."

Now it was Espurr's turn to laugh, Humans? Infected? No Ash, that's impossible! The Shadow is currently sealed, there's no way it could infect humans, at least, not yet.

Ash hesitated, "Seven years ago the Shadow managed to corrupt a whole swarm of Beedrill. It shouldn't have been that strong then, and if it's power does increase the closer we get to the day, then it wouldn't be an exaggeration for it to influence a human or two... Right?"

Espurr looked away, ...While the Beedrill incident was strange, I believe that wasn't a sign that the Shadow is getting stronger. The seal is powerful, the Shadow only has mild influences on this world. I believe when it attempted to attack the two girls that it simply saw an opportunity, and it threw everything it had at those Beedrill. If that is true, then that would only mean that the Shadow should be weaker from using all that energy.

Ash sighed, but didn't seem to believe the Espurr, "Here..." He held out a Pokeball, "You'll need this."

The Pokeball glowed with Psychic, and the Espurr brought it down into her paws, So we're really doing this?

"Yes Mew," Ash said, "And you're not changing my mind."

Mew sighed, shifting in her shiny Espurr form, Let's get this over then, Ash Ketchum.

"Hi Pikachu!" Bonnie cried as Pikachu crested the hill, "Is Ash still waiting for his friend?"

Pikachu nodded, "Chu!" He told Bonnie, darting towards her. The little girl giggled as the Pikachu jumped and perched on her shoulder. Dedenne looked up from Bonnie's purse, making small noises of happiness.

"Hey, brother!" Bonnie cried, darting towards Clemont, "What are you making today?" Bonnie asked, looking at the strange invention her brother was putting together. Pikachu couldn't help but shiver as they approached Clemont, and he looked up at them. Instead of his light blue eyes, a pair of gray ones met their gaze. Pikachu supposed it could be just a trick of the light, but not even light could explain Clemont's cold attitude.

"I'm busy Bonnie. Go play somewhere else," Bonnie's face fell at these words, Clemont wasn't one to push her away. She looked away, use to this new persona her brother had suddenly put on, even if she had no idea where it had come from. Pikachu nuzzled her reassuringly, glad he wasn't the only one that noticed the changes.

"Hey, Pikachu," Serena asked, "Is Ash still at the bottom of the hill?" There was a false warmth in her voice. Pikachu didn't make eye contact, but nodded, at least Serena was trying to hide this strange change. A part of him felt heavy as he answered Serena's question, but it wasn't like Ash was in danger or anything, he had the rest of his team with him, "Wonderful!" Serena said, "I'm excited to meet this friend of his! He hasn't said much about her."

Pikachu sighed, nudging Bonnie, wanting to get away from Clemont and Serena. Ash was very strange when it came to discussing Rose, and even Lilly. Ash never told his friends about his little sister, he had even straight out told Bonnie and Clemont that he didn't have siblings when they first met. As far as Pikachu knew, the only ones that knew that Ash and Rose were related were Misty and Brock, and Ash had claimed that Rose was just a neighbor before he had told them the truth. Ash had been even more careful with the topic of Rose lately, not even telling everyone that he was meeting up with her until this morning, though Rose's visit had been planned for quite a while now.

"Come on Pikachu," Bonnie muttered, "Let's go play!" She grabbed Pikachu off of her shoulder, wandering over to another section of the hill, "I thought Clemont was going to be making lunch, now he's just messing with his stupid inventions again..." She muttered under her breath, clearly bitter, "What's he even going to do with that thing? It looks like it's designed to lift a Crustle!"

Pikachu shrugged, "Chu," He replied, thinking back on Ash's strange behavior today. Perhaps Ash had noticed the changes in Serena and Clemont, and that's why he had been so different. He had said he'd feel better if someone was with Bonnie, and he had asked him to protect Rose and Lilly... Ash was probably as worried as him.

Bonnie plopped herself on the ground, and began gathering wildflowers that were in bloom around her. Dedenne hopped out of his bag, helping Bonnie with her flower picking. Pikachu glanced around, they were on the hill side, about halfway down. He was sure he'd just need to climb a tree and he'd have a view of Clemont and Serena at the top, and Ash at the bottom. Maybe he could even see Rose coming down the road!

Pikachu glanced at Bonnie, who was now weaving the wildflowers together like Serena had taught her not long ago. Pikachu darted towards a tree, quickly scaling the tree and looking about. There was Ash, sitting at the bottom of the hill, yet... He seemed different. He was sitting up straight, looking up at the sky with no concern. He had looked so on edge moments ago! He held a single Pokeball in his hands, then he slipped it into his pocket, which only confused Pikachu- Ash kept his Pokeballs on his belt.

Pikachu looked down the road, but saw no signs of Rose. His ears fell back in disappointment, and he turned his gaze towards Clemont and Serena. Clemont seemed to have finished his invention, and was showing it off to Serena, who looked impatient. Though Pikachu wasn't too good with human tools, the invention seemed to be designed to move large objects. Serena said something, but Pikachu couldn't make it out. A frown crossed the electric mouse as he watched Serena and Clemont slowly move the invention near a large boulder, setting it up so the strange creation was facing it. Pikachu frowned, watching carefully, why did they want to move the boulder?

Pikachu did have to admit that it was a ridiculous sight, watching Clemont and Serena struggled to activate the device, then watching the machine struggle to move the boulder from the hill, but after years of being chased by the Team Rocket trio and their crazy inventions, Pikachu was now use to strange sights such as these. Slowly and steadily the boulder was slowly moved forward towards the edge of the steep hill. Pikachu's tail twitched, the large rock was going to be sent rolling down the hill right towards the main road, that most definitely wasn't safe. Pikachu eyed the path the boulder would be taking, eyes widening.

It would be heading straight at Ash.

"Pikapi!" Pikachu screamed towards his trainer as soon as the realization hit, "PIKAPI!" Bonnie looked up at him in concern just as the boulder was pushed free, tumbling down the hill. Pikachu saw Ash shift, and he knew that the boy had heard him. Why wasn't he moving? Or at least calling back to him?! Pikachu watched in a stunned horror as the boulder picked up speed, rushing right at Ash, who still hadn't moved. Ash had to have heard the crashing of the rock, there was no way he couldn't!

A desperation thundered in Pikachu's chest, but he was too far away to do anything. He could only sit up in the tree, watching as the boulder slammed right into his precious trainer, who didn't even flinch. A scream caught in Pikachu's throat, and he began to shake. No... No... No!

"PIKAPI!" Pikachu screamed against, rushing down the tree. He winced as he slammed into the ground, and Bonnie had leapt to her feet, eyes wide.

"Pikachu, what's going on?" She asked, panicked, "I heard the crash, what happened? Why were you screaming-"

As much as Pikachu adored Bonnie, Ash was hurt. He cut off the blonde, racing away and darting down the hill. The little mouse faintly glowed silver with Quick Attack, picking up speed as he rushed forward. Pikapi was going to be okay... Ash had to be okay... He reached the bottom of the hill, quickly turning and raced towards where he had left Pikapi.

There he was, laying on the ground, the large boulder crushing him. Pikachu didn't even pause to wonder how the boulder had landed so perfectly on him, or where Ash's hat was, or why there was a lack of blood. He only leapt right at the boulder, tail turning metallic as he slammed an Iron Tail into the rock.

He slid back, but there was only cracks in the rock. Tears stung Pikachu's eyes, "Pikapi!" He cried, wanting to get a response, but his trainer didn't stir. This wasn't happening... This wasn't happening! He prepared another Iron Tail, and attacked the boulder once more. Ash would be okay... He just had to get the rock off of Ash, then everything would be alright...

Pikachu didn't noticed an Espeon lurking in the bushes, eyes narrowed suspiciously, two Eevees shivering in his shadow.

Rose took in a deep breath as she continued her way through down the hill-covered route. She found herself increasing her pace as the realisation settled in. She was going to see Ash. Not just a few minutes of him stopping by before he bolted off on some new journey, or through a simple video screen, but he was going to be face to face with her brother properly for the first time in ages. A faint pulse of happiness ran through her as she studied the route around her. Kalos was a beautiful region, much more lush and colorful compared to Kanto, though Kanto would always remain her favorite.

But it was the variety of new Pokemon that got to her, awe at seeing new creatures, and the pain as she thought back on one special Pokemon. She closed her eyes as Pika crossed her mind, she wished that she could have made this journey to see Ash with Pika by her side. She still had Pika's Pokeball with her, buried deep in her bag. It was too painful to look at, but it hurt just as much not to have it with her.

Focus, Rose told herself, You got to be stronger than this!

But that didn't change the fact that she wasn't ready to have another Pokemon by her side. Not just the fact that Pika deserved to be with her, but the fear of losing someone close to her once more. She lifted her gaze to the sky, trying to get her mind off of the painful topic. She was going to see Ash and Pikachu again, she only needed to focus on the positive right now.

"Pikapi!" A scream roared across the route, echoing between the many hills. Rose's heart skipped a beat, she knew that cry. It was a Pikachu, not just any Pikachu, but Ash's. It came from ahead of Rose, she began to run towards the cry. Rose didn't know what to expect, but the intense cry from Pikachu was enough to tell her that something was wrong, "PIKAPI!" The cry came again, louder this time, and Rose broke into a run, speeding around a bend in the path, "PIKAPI!"

"Pikachu-!" She called, but she quickly fell silent, coming to a quick stop at the sight before her. It was the one thing she would never want to see, and something she had never thought or imagined. She stared at the devastating view in front of her in disbelief. Lying at the foot of the path ahead of her was Ash's lifeless body, crushed beneath a boulder. Pikachu had just slammed an Iron Tail against the boulder, but it had barely made a dent. Pikachu went beside, nudging him, trying to wake him up while tears flowed down his face as he mourned his best friend.

"Pikapi!" Cried the poor mourning Pokemon, preparing another Iron Tail.

Once the shock of what she was witnessing passed, Rose raced over to Ash. "Ash, Ash!" She cried to her brother, she knelt down on the ground next to him, she had no other words to say, only tears filling her eyes. She couldn't believe that it was happening… Ash wasn't breathing.

"Pikapichu!" Pikachu cried, racing over to her. He pointed up the hill, panicking and waving his arms, then back at Ash, "Pikapi!" He sobbed, "Pikachu pika Pikapi!" Rose's mind was racing, and she barely registered what the Pikachu was doing. She could only stare down at Ash's body.

No... Not again... She thought weakly. This wasn't happening, she couldn't be losing her brother now!

"Pikachu… you need to go and get help as fast as you can, Ash needs someone," Rose pleaded to Pikachu, not knowing what to do herself. They needed to get help... Pikachu took one last look at Ash, then glanced up the hill with a glare. He refocused his gaze on Rose, his eyes red raw and nodded, he raced off in search for someone to help.

On the side of the hill a young girl was watching, a small Dedenne in her arms. Bonnie was paralysed from fear, not believing what she had just seen. After a minute of watching Rose trying to shift the boulder off of Ash she quickly found herself running, her young mind to panicked to grasp what had just happened.

Rose was now all alone with Ash, tears falling down her face as she tried to move the boulder in vain. Like Pikachu, the shock and fear was too much for her to question how this boulder had fallen on him so perfectly, or why there didn't seem to be any blood on Ash.

"Pika, and now Ash," She whispered as the thought of a lifetime without seeing her brother dawned on her…Could I have stopped this? Rose thought weakly, "If I was only I had arrived quicker...?

Rose kept trying to shift the rock, but she was helpless against the sheer weight and size of the stone, and she couldn't budge it an inch. She looked down the road, hoping for some sign of Pikachu's return. He should have stayed here with Ash instead of her, he could have done more...

After several minutes of flailing about, she fell to the ground in exhaustion. "Ash I'm sorry," she cried, "I am useless, why do I have to be so weak?" Rose had thought her world had already been broken... but today her world had shattered.

"Espe..." A quietly voice growled, snapping Rose out of her thoughts. She turned towards the hill, where a small purple creature was slinking out of the bushes, baring it's fangs. Rose stumbled to her feet as the Espeon began to shine as it prepared to use Quick Attack, then he raced towards Rose and slammed into her stomach. Rose stumbled back as her breath was knocked out of her, but she managed to stay on her feet.

"Why are… why are you attacking?" Rose asked, Pokemon usually didn't attack unless they felt threatened, and she had done nothing towards this Pokemon. The Espeon ignored her and began to prepare Swift and it twisted it body as stars began to swirl around his tail and were shot at the Rose, and she raised her hands to block the attack. Small cuts appeared along her arms. She slowly moved back, hoping that the Espeon would see that she didn't want a fight.

"Eon," The Espeon snarled, baring it's small fangs at Rose again, standing in front of a nearby bush. The fur on it's back was raised, and his red gem gleamed as he released a burst of psychic energy. The Confusion attack wasn't strong enough to lift Rose into the air, like it could with smaller objects, but it was powerful enough to force her to the ground.

Rose had no Pokemon on her, she was helpless against the Espeon. His gem gleamed again, as he prepared a Psybeam. He released the rainbow-colored beam as Rose as she stumbled to her feet, and she let out a cry as the psychic energy struck her. She fell to her knees, holding her head in pain, feeling the mental effects of psychic type attacks.

Rose managed to pry her eyes open, looking at the Espeon, "Stop..." She whispered, "Please, I don't mean a-any harm..."

The Espeon watched her, but simply prepared a Swift attack. Rose tried to stand, but she felt a stabbing pain of a headache rush through her mind, and she cringed. It didn't matter, she realized. Swift was too wide of a range of a move, it couldn't be dodged, so she simply braced herself for the attack.

"Ivy, Aerial Ace, let's go!" A voice echoed from down the path, and a small green shape sped past Rose.

"Vee!" The familiar creature cried, jumping into the air, the leaf on her tail glowing light blue. The Snivy slashed the Espeon with the flying type move, before leaping back, ready for another move. The Espeon stumbled, recovering from the attack.

"Espe..."

"Sni!" The Snivy hissed.

"Slam, now!" The voice ordered, and two vines shot out of the Snivy's neck, wrapping around the Espeon's legs, slamming him to the ground. Someone was next to Rose, two hands on her shoulder, "Rose, are you okay? Rose?"

Rose couldn't believe her ears... She shouldn't be here, she should be back in Kanto, "Lilly?" She asked meekly, eyes still closed due to her headache, which was quickly fading though, and she cracked her eyes open slightly, in time to see her blonde friend smiling down at her.

"You know you can't get far without me catching up," Lilly said, helping Rose to her feet. Lilly hadn't seemed to notice Ash yet, only focused on the Espeon that had been attacking her friend, "Vine Whip, Ivy!" Lilly ordered, and Ivy dodged a Psybeam, slapping her vines against the Espeon. Lilly hesitated, then pulled another Pokeball out of her bag, which Rose stared at, since when did Lilly have another Pokemon?

"Is that-?"

"Here," Lilly said, pressing it into her hands, "That Espeon is clearly stronger than Ivy. Help us out, please."

Rose stared at the Pokeball in her hands, not sure of what to think. But the pain of Ash's death, combined with the shock was Lilly's sudden arrival was enough for her not to question the Pokeball, they just needed to fight back. Rose threw up the Pokeball, and it opened with a burst of white light, a small orange creature taking sharp in front of her.

"Tor!" The Torchic called, ruffling her small yellow wings. A small gray-blue stone hung around her neck from a pink band, and the fire type looked around. Her eyes fell on the battle, then she glanced back at Rose, "Chic!" She cried.

"H-help them," Rose whispered, "Please."

The Torchic gave Rose a single nod, then darted forward, claws glowing. At first Rose thought it was a Scratch attack, but when the Torchic raked them across the Espeon's face she realized that it had to be a stronger attack to do that much damage, perhaps Slash?

The Torchic slid back, releasing a Flame Burst from her beak. The ball of fire hit Espeon with explosive force, send small embers flying in several directions, which Ivy had to dodge to avoid getting hit.

The path flooded with thick black smoke, Lily and Rose shielded their eyes from the blast not knowing the results of the blow. The Pokemon held tight to the ground as the force of the impact sent a strong gust of wind in their direction.

The smoke began to clear seconds later, the path in front of them was practically empty, the Espeon fleeing down the trail. Lily and Rose looked around thinking Espeon was trying to do a sneak attack but he was gone.

Suddenly Rose felt faint, her face went pale, she held her hand to her head "I don't feel to go-" her knees suddenly gave way, as she collapsed to the floor hitting her head on the path.

Lily turned around seeing Rose collapse "ROSE!" she ran to her aid.

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