Chapter 8: Falling Stars and Wishes
(I have to say, I am grateful that Violet is long, has good characters, and is fun. Though, why didn't you finish the game?! Seriously, this would've been such a good game if you finished making it.... However, Gen 5 remasters or explorers of sky remake? Enjoy!)
Black groaned as he shook his head and blinked a couple of times. He saw his two juniors and Hugh sitting before him, tied up and relieved.
"What? Oh! Are you guys ok?!" Black asked worriedly as he tried to stand up only to fall, "Huh? I'm tied up?!"
"We're fine, Senior Black" Whitley reassured him, "But we had a little bit of trouble while you and Senior White left"
Black sat up and faced them with a calm expression.
"Ok, then please, tell me what happened" he asked calmly.
Whitley and Hugh shared a worried expression before Whitley explained what had transpired.
"Delphox! Mystic Fire!" Whitley ordered as her Delphox waved her stick to cast a ring of fire towards the two Pokémon as Hugh was furiously typing on his Xtransciever, "Please tell me you are almost done"
"I am trying! I am not that quick at texting!" Hugh snapped at her, "Elektross do not hold anything back! Take out your opponents!"
Hugh ducked from an incoming fire attack as Whitley focused back on the fight. As she was distracted, the second member of the Shadow Triad appeared between them!
"Hugh! Move!" Whitley yelled in a panic as she pushed Hugh away from the second member who caught her, "Ow, ow, ow!"
Hugh tumbled forward and crashed on the ground. He pressed sent as he finished the text, but he turned to see her being held by the Shadow Triad member!
"Hey! Hands off a girl who doesn't want to be held!" Hugh yelled with all his might as he charged to throw a punch at the Shadow Triad who effortlessly moved out of his way!
Hugh stumbled a bit until he was grabbed! He struggled to break the hold as their Pokémon stopped fighting to stare at the Shadow Triad.
"Ah, I see" he said as he raised both trainers in his grasp, "Your Pokémon will not attack with you in my grasp. Recall your Pokémon and surrender to me"
Hugh wanted to fight back, but Whitley held up her pokeballs and reluctantly returned her Pokémon! He was surprised as she held a tired expression and nodded to him. He grumbled before taking out his pokeballs to return his. The third Shadow Triad member took the Xtransciever from Hugh. The third member dropped the device on the floor and then slammed his foot on it to crush it!
"No!" Whitley exclaimed as she reached for the destroyed device on the ground.
"And now, no one will be able to stop us" the Shadow Triad said with a dark expression before taking them to a studio.
He tied both up and threw them in where Blake was. The Shadow Triad took their Pokémon and locked the studio.
"And that's what happened" Whitley said in a defeated tone.
"So, you couldn't get the word out to them..." Black said in a knowing tone with his fist clutched.
They were younger than him and shouldn't have to be put in so much danger! Before Black could let out a frustrated yell, Hugh shook his head.
"Don't worry. We got the message out" Hugh reassured the champion, "I just let him think he won"
"And you only decided to tell me this now?!" Whitley exclaimed at Hugh in disbelief.
He shook his head and replied, "I had to make sure Shadow Triad doesn't catch onto us. I checked to see that our teacher did read the message. I pretended to put up a fight and dropped my Xtransciever and let him break it"
Whitley was relieved as Blake hated to admit it, but Hugh was right about his plan. Of course, they were still trapped here, and they lost the lamp. Hugh and Whitley were still worried, but Black wasn't worried at all.
"That's good! Cheren is super smart! I am sure he will think of something to save us! Not to mention, Bianca, N, and boss are out there!" Black reassured them, "We just have to make sure we can hold out for a little longer"
Whitley was relieved as Hugh asked suspiciously, "You're calm suddenly. Are you sure our teacher can save us?"
"Cheren's capable of anything. Now, we should cause some trouble for the Shadow Triad as possible. We can't have them running off and trying to harm everyone" Black reassured them as he thought of a plan to get back at the trio.
Meanwhile, Cheren, Bianca, and N were able to leave the studio, but they saw Brav flying in with Black and White. They knew their friends would be in trouble. Bianca was looking through the bushes as Cheren was holding his Xtransciever.
"We have to find a way to help them!" Bianca exclaimed determinedly and looked back at them, "Why are you not panicked about this?!"
"Because my students informed me of their situation" Cheren answered calmly, "I can figure out the best possible solution to the situation"
"And I am waiting for my friend" N answered calmly as he was waiting for someone to come.
The childhood friends shared an expression as N waited and waited behind the bushes. He seemed determined as he grinned at the site of Zorua coming towards him with the lamp in his mouth!
"How did you do that?!" Cheren asked surprised.
"I am sorry for doing this to Black" N confessed as Zorua jumped into his arms.
N took the lamp and rubbed it to confirm Hoopa was in it. Hoopa was bewildered at the surroundings he was in. He looked at N and tilted his head when he didn't see Black. N motioned Hoopa to be quiet and whispered what had happened. Hoopa's eyes were worried as Cheren explained the rest of their situation to the Dijnn Pokémon.
"We have to think of a way to save them!" Bianca exclaimed to him before grabbing the lamp, "Could we wish for help?"
"I don't think we should" Cheren reasoned, "If we use Hoopa's powers, we will be noticed. We need another plan"
"Do we know if White was taken?" N wondered as Zorua shook his head, "So, she's safe. Now, we should do something about her. She should know what is going on. She would help us save them"
Bianca and Cheren agreed as N looked at Zorua.
"Please find White and bring her to us" N asked of Zorua who nodded his head.
He rushed back to the studio as the rest waited. White returned to her room and found herself too happy to focus on anything for once. She had may ideas swirling in her mind. She laid on her bed and grinned in delight.
"Thank you, Black" White whispered happily as she felt her Pokémon cheering for her, "Aw, thank you. That means a lot"
She held her pokeballs and happily looked at them. She heard a screeching noise coming from outside. She held Barbara's pokeball and prepared herself. She opened the door and found Brav!
"Brav! What are you doing here?! Where is Black?!" White exclaimed as she climbed through the window and checked on the bird Pokémon.
She couldn't understand him, but she could see the distress expressions and gestures he was making. Something must've happened to Black.
"Ok, take me to him" White ordered determinedly, "We can save him together"
Just as she turned around, Zorua jumped to her face! She let out a muffled scream as she tried to pull Zorua off her face, but the Illusion Pokémon wouldn't let her go! Brav flapped his wings to blow Zorua off as White finally breathed and looked at the little, black and red fox.
"Why did you do that?!" she asked in utter disbelief.
Zorua hopped off her face and giggled before turning his head towards the bushes. White blinked at the bushes as she hesitatingly looked at the bushes. Zorua nodded his head as he pushed White forward with the little strength he has. White cautiously looked over the bushes and raised her hand with her pokeball in it.
"Who is there?" she asked hesitantly.
"White!" Bianca shouted in relief as she jumped to embrace her friend warmly, "You're ok! We were so worried!"
White was relieved that Zorua just took her to her friends, but she wondered what they were doing in the bushes in the first place. Cheren rubbed the back of his neck nervously as he held his Xtransciever to her. White took it and read the texts Hugh had sent over to him. She was surprised as N even held Hoopa's lamp!
"Ok, so Black's in trouble with our juniors" White said in realization, "So, how are we going to do this?"
"We sort of have a plan forming" Bianca confessed unsurely as she glanced to Cheren who was thinking of one.
"We know Black isn't the type to just sit there and do nothing. Knowing him, he's trying to break free even as we speak" Cheren explained thoroughly to them, "So, we should help create a distraction and reach out to him and my former students"
White understood this, and it made sense as well. It was nice to have a plan well throughout for once. N looked at the lamp and held it out to White.
"Why me?" she asked surprised as she took it in her hands with Hoopa hovering above her head.
"There is no doubt in my mind that Black would've chosen you to help me with this and keep Hoopa safe" N answered her firmly, "So, I will trust you with Hoopa as well"
She looked at the dijnn Pokémon who giggled in reply. White only smiled as she held the lamp and stood up. Brav was hovering at her sides with her Pokémon shaking with determination.
"Ok, then let's save them and stop the Shadow Triad together!" White said determinedly as she thought of something, "But first, let me change. I think I've got the perfect outfit for this!"
Cheren stood up, adjusted his tie, and smirked.
"Then, leave the distraction to Bianca and me. I believe we will be able to keep them busy as you save our friend and former students" Cheren offered as he held two pokeballs in his hands.
"Yep! We've got it from here, White!" Bianca encouraged as White grinned and gave Bianca a hug before heading to the studio with N, Brav, Hoopa, and N's Zorua.
Determined to save Black and their juniors, they departed to the studio. As for Bianca and Chere, they nodded to each other as they returned to the front of it. They were hiding as two members of the Shadow Triad were on guard. Cheren held three pokeballs as Bianca held two. They shared a quick nod before Cheren charged first!
"Stoutland! Snivy!" Cheren yelled as he tossed out his two Pokémon who lunged at the two Shadow Triad members!
"Do you think you're strong enough to take us both on?!" the second member scolded as Cheren and his Pokémon remained quiet.
Bianca rushed behind them as she slammed her two pokeballs on the ground to make her Oshawott and Musharna appear and attack the Shadow Triad from behind!
"We may be strong, but we will do everything we can to stop you!" Bianca shouted determinedly.
The Shadow Triad members were frustrated as Cheren and Bianca shared a confident expression. Cheren quickly texted White about their situation.
"Good!" White exclaimed from her dressing room, "Everything is going to plan!"
N was standing outside with Zorua, Brav, and Hoopa at his side. She opened the door and held a confident expression. N was surprised to see the outfit White was wearing as Hoopa giggled and hovered at her side with her holding the lamp.
As for her outfit, she wore a beautiful, pink dress with Diance's pattern. She even has a small hat on her brown hair. She has a pretty pair of white slippers, but she has a determined expression.
"Let's get going!" White said determinedly as she put the lamp in her dress and marched towards the stage with N, his Zorua, Brav, and Hoopa behind her.
As for Black, he noticed Whitley and Hugh were sleeping against each other while Blake remained alert.
"So, why are you here?" Black asked seriously, "I only informed you of what I was doing, but why are you here? Do you want Hoopa?"
Blake sat up, closed his eyes, and remained quiet. Black wasn't going to let that fly, but his junior opened his eyes and held a serious expression.
"I was assigned to find Hoopa for a client" Blake confessed, "This client was searching for his missing friend. I prepared to find him, but it appears that you were already looking into the Mythical Pokémon as well. I believe it would be best to approach you about it as soon as I could, but everything got out of hand very quickly. I intend to complete my mission and bring Hoopa to his friend. You will not stop me"
Black was surprised, but he did reason that Blake must have another reason for doing this. He wasn't one to do anything for free unless someone broke the laws.
"But I didn't expect this to be the result" Blake confessed, "However, I have no doubt that we will be able to stop them. We are Dex Holders, that is our job"
Black could only grin in reply as the doors opened to the stage. It was first member of the Shadow Triad who took on Chaz's appearance. Needless to say, he looked furious as he rushed to roughly grab Black!
"Hey! What did I do?!" Black exclaimed as he glared at the member.
"Your friends are here!" the member growled as Black held a confident expression.
"Yeah, they're just as stubborn and reckless as me!" he answered confidentially as another reckless idea came to his mind.
He swung his leg upward to make the member drop him! Black landed on his feet, cheered, and ran out of the studio! Blake couldn't believe this as the member chased after his senior. Blake shrugged as he realized that the member wasn't guarding them and decided to take matters into his own hands. He untied himself and went to wake up Whitley and Hugh.
"What?!/Who?!" both exclaimed as Blake covered their mouths with his hands.
They stared at him with wide eyes as he sighed in relief. He slowly removed his hands and nodded to them. He went to untie them as they felt their wrists. Blake informed them what their senior did. Hugh seemed to have more respect for him as Whitley was worried for him.
"So, what should we do now?" Hugh asked as Blake went to the cabinets and grinned.
He retrieved their Pokémon and handed them back to their respective Trainers. They checked on their members before turning their attention to Blake.
"We need to find the lamp and help our teacher" Blake answered, "From there, we should be able to help our seniors"
He held the pokeballs and Pokémon that belonged to Black. They shared a nod before running out of the stage together. As for Black, he wasn't sure where he was going. He knew he couldn't head to the front because Cheren and Bianca are fighting. He would just get in their way. He could try the back and call for Brav. He looked at his side and realized his bag was gone! He needs to find the lamp!
"Get him!" the member shouted as Black gulped and continued to run.
"BRAV!" Black shouted urgently, "I need help!"
He ran up the stairs and toward the roof. He gulped once he realized he had nowhere to go. The first member followed him as Black let out a yell and slowly backed to the edge of the roof. Black wasn't sure how he was going to get out of this.
As for White, she sighed in relief as she said, "Ah, so he's ok"
Brav flapped his wings in delight as White nodded to him. White jumped on his back and handed the lamp to N before taking off! She let Brav carry her to Black and to the top of the roof. Black glanced back to the roof and sighed at his situation.
"Give up!" the member declared as he prepared to grab Black.
"Leave him alone!" White stated as she appeared behind Black and riding on Brav, "Brav! Whirlwind!"
Brav flapped his wings to blast a powerful gust of wind to knock the member away! Black jumped back as his Pokémon used his talons to grab his trainer!
"Get us out of here, Brav!" White ordered as Black grinned at her.
"You're amazing, boss!" Black shouted in delight.
Another Pokémon popped out of a pokeball as Banette used its powers to grab White!
"Let me go!" she yelled as she struggled in the Pokémon's power!
Black used Brav's talons to break the binds tied around his wrists. He turned and grabbed her hand.
"Don't let go!" Black urged her as she tried her best.
"I'm trying!" White answered as the member released another Pokémon.
A Bisharp appeared and lunged at Brav with glowing claws. The Dreamers were surprised as the Bisharp slashed Brav! Brav couldn't keep himself up any longer and fell! Black and White gasped as Banette used his powers to forcefully pull White from him!
"No!" they shouted as they were pulled apart.
Brav pulled his trainer close to him and used his wings to cover him. They crashed on the ground as N rushed to him.
"Black! Are you ok?!" N asked as Hoopa rushed to examine the trainer.
He stood up and checked on Brav first. His Pokémon took a direct hit from the attack. Black returned Brav as he looked up to see White gone.
"No, but I will be" he answered as an idea popped into his head and looked at the lamp, "I think I have a second wish"
"You do?" N asked surprised as he gave the lamp to Black.
The Dreamer observed the lamp and Hoopa before taking a calm breathe.
"Ok, Hoopa. For my second wish, please have your powers protect White and lead us to her" Black asked of him, "She's in danger and risked this much to save me. So, please grant my wish!"
Hoopa appeared to be surprised by Black's seriousness, but he nodded his head. He summoned his rings and granted Black's second wish. Hoopa glowed a purple light as his powers flew to reach White. With the wish in place, Black sighed in relief and turned to N.
"I have a request for you" Black said as he gave the lamp to N, "But trust me on this"
N was surprised before nodding his head to Black. Blake, Whitley, and Hugh saw a stream of purple light dashing towards the center theater. The trio stopped and shared a look, wondering what it was. Blake had an idea as he tossed out his Pokémon.
"I need you to be ready" Blake ordered seriously.
Hugh and Whitley were surprised to see this as Blake was pondering on something. He glanced to them before deciding on something. He motioned for Hugh and Whitley to follow him. Blake returned the rest of his team as they rushed to the theater. They quietly opened the doors and found White in a beautiful, pink dress and being held by a Banette! The Shadow Triad member was glaring at her. Whitley looked ready to rush in and help her friend, but Hugh roughly held his arms around her to stop her.
"Black and my friends are going to stop you!" White declared strongly.
"That is what I am counting on" he remarked as Blake motioned for Hugh and Whitley to jump the member from his left and right while he charges in the front.
Both nodded their heads at him as they broke off.
"Two trainers, one who didn't even know how to fight are ruining our plans again" the Shadow Triad member said annoyed, "I will have that lamp and make sure to wish for your failures to come!"
White wasn't even fazed nor unflinching at the threat. She knew that wish wasn't going to come true. She remained quiet as she noticed Whitley and Hugh reaching for their pokeballs.
"Delphox! Mystic Fire!" Whitley ordered as she slammed the pokeball to have Delphox jump out and wave her fiery wand toward the Shadow Triad members.
The member was caught off guard as Hugh tossed out his Elektross who lunged at the Banette. His Elektross used "Discharge" against the ghost doll who released White! White cheered as the Shadow Triad member tossed out his two Bisharps. Blake landed before White as his Dewott lunged at the member.
"Senior White, are you ok?" Blake asked seriously.
"Yes, I am fine" White answered determinedly, "I knew you were going to help me! But I was expecting Black to come and help"
"We believed he did something" Blake reassured her, "We saw a purple light. Did you not see it?"
White blinked at him, surprised, but the doors opened to the theater as N entered with a lamp in his hand and the two Shadow Triads!
"N/Lord N!" White and Whitley shouted with worry as they roughly pushed him forward.
He winced a bit before approaching the stage and giving up the lamp to the first member.
"I had to do this to ensure Cheren and Bianca are safe" N informed them tiredly.
White couldn't believe this. Where was Black?! The first member took the lamp and rubbed it to have Hoopa appear before him!
"No!" White exclaimed as she rushed to grab the lamp.
"My first wish! I want my power! The power to stop those who are in my way!" he declared as the lamp shined.
Everyone watched in horror as a purple light covered him! He smirked as he waved the lamp towards Whitley and her Delphox! Hugh jumped to stand in front of her with Elektross at his side. The purple light surrounded them and created a cage!
"Whitley! Hugh!" White exclaimed as she rushed to them.
N quickly tackled her just as the member cast another spell toward them. N sighed in relief as White's focused on her juniors.
"Are you ok?!" she shouted to them.
N stood in front of her as he remained alert. Blake motioned for Dewott to attack, but the two other Shadow Triad members grabbed him and held him back!
"I think so, but I don't think we can get out of this" Whitley answered as Hugh growled at the cage.
The member grinned at the power he had received as he pointed the lamp at N and White.
"With this power in my hands, no one should be able to stop me" he declared, "Not even the Hero of Truth will stop me! I will finally have my chance to continue our plans and fulfill our ambitions!"
White trembled at the sight as she silently hoped Black still had another plan.
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