Chapter 37: Apple Picking
Tokyo
Tetrahyde sighed as she looked out the window, the night lights normally relaxed her. But that night she was angry. Every moment she had a hold of Rico someone was always there to ruin it. She got a phone call from Greene so she answered it.
"Hello" She said.
"You shot a civilian..." Greene said, trying to conceal the aggravation in his voice.
"He was a hacker wanted by Interpol. Remember the Sochi Hospital incident, he's responsible-"
"That doesn't change the fact that you killed him" Greene replied, the Arcanine set the pen down on his desk so he didn't squeeze and break it, "We are trying to be better then them. And now you've probably given them evidence against us when their trial date comes, lucky for you we have plenty of compelling evidence against them-"
Tetrahyde sighed, "Apologies, I was out of line"
"We'll have a discussion about it when you return to the states. Do not do it again, understand?" Greene said.
"Yes sir..." Tetrahyde responded, sounding genuinely apologetic.
"I have a meeting in a moment, just catch Ricardo and bring him to DC without killing anymon who isn't involved. Goodbye"
"Bye-"
She set her phone on the table and rested her head on the window.
"Do you actually regret it-" A voice asked.
She turned her head to see Daniella holding a cup of Champagne, the Lucario set a glass down next to her.
"... I do... I really do..." Tamara responded.
Daniella put her hand on her shoulder, "Do you plan on finding a way to make up for it"
"I could start by going to his funeral"
"That's... A bold move"
"It is... But I feel like it's the right one"
"Has this happened before?" Daniella asked.
"Back when I was a freelance assassin... I'd have to shoot or attack somemon to draw my targets attention. To be honest I hate doing it, but it's a tactic I've grown used to... A little too uses to maybe. I figured Ricardo would become infuriated enough to give chase so... I took the shot" Tetrahyde explained.
"Usually, if they die... I go to their funeral. You could consider it my way of saying I'm sorry"
She wiped her face, "It didn't look like it earlier, but I was angry. Angry that I had to make that choice, especially when your goal is to capture said target. But hey, we all have to make hard choices right?"
"I suppose you have a point... I'm gonna give you some space. Hopefully you'll have a better plan tomorrow"
"Yeah... I hope your right-"
Tetrahyde watched as Daniella closed the door. Then she started banging her head on the window softly over and over again.
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Düsseldorf
Luke sat outside the yard in the prison. The other Pokémon there were eyeballing him like he was a fresh steak hung to dry. The Lucario growled quietly as the others continued to either lift weights or watch him.
"The fuck are you all looking at?" Luke said.
The prisoners stopped staring at him and went about their time.
"Pfft, this kid thinks he's scary" One of the prisoners said.
Luke's head immediately snapped around and he watched as a few larger Pokémon nearby continued to gossip about him.
"You think he's actually what they say he is or do you think he's actually a pathetic piece of shit? There's no way that guy has toxic chemicals in his bloodstream"
They all had a laugh as Luke got up and walked over to them, without warning he grabbed an Emboar by the head and smashed his face onto the concrete wall. The other prisoners were dead silent as they watched in terror.
"If your gonna talk shit about me... Do it when I'm not here. Do you fucking understand what I'm saying?" Luke said.
They all nodded, including the Emboar with his face being smashed against the concrete wall. Luke shoved the Pokémon against the wall and walked away.
Keyen sighed, he had seen the drama unfold in the courtyard, "He's here not even a day and he's already terrorisng everyone here"
"That's Luke for ya" Delevio said, she put some more files in her bag and got opened the door.
"Delevio-" Keyen said.
She turned around.
"Are you sure you want to go back to New York-"
"Tyler and Lydia have waited long enough for me... I need some time with my family anyway. I'll call you when I get to JFK" She said, then she remembered she had something for Keyen.
"Oh yeah, almost forgot-"
She took something out of her bag and tossed it to the Umbreon, it was a present.
"T-Thanks" He said.
"No problem, it was supposed to be a get well gift after Rico cut you open, but I forgot to give it to you. Sorry"
"It's cool-"
"Anyway, I should go. My plane is leaving in a few hours"
"Have a safe flight" Keyen said.
"Thanks" Delevio replied.
Then she picked up her bag and left closing the door behind her. She walked passed Waterlily who nodded to Delevio she nodded back and kept walking towards the exit. Waterlily came into the security room and closed the door behind her.
"Any issues?" She asked.
"Nope" Keyen responded watching Luke walk back to his cell.
"He's planning something I just don't know what..." She responded.
"You want extra eyes on him" Keyen asked.
"The complex has plenty of CCTV cameras, no area is left uncovered so he won't going anywhere... Hopefully" Waterlily answered.
"Where's your friend-" Keyen asked, the Umbreon shifting his position in the chair so he could be more comfortable.
"Sleeping... Also I have something to tell you-"
"Wha-"
Without hesitation, the Sylveon suddenly kissed him on the mouth, this caught Keyen off guard and he got startled. She separated from him and turned away, her face redder then an apple.
"H-H-Huhhhhh?!" Keyen shouted.
Waterlily's ears hung low in embarrassment. She rubbed her shoulder nervously and looked down at the floor.
"I like you... A lot... Have been since we were at the academy-" Waterlily said.
"What!? Why didn't you tell me sooner!" Keyen shouted.
"You know how shy I was..." Waterlily said.
"Oh... Right-" Keyen said, the Umbreon's face turned red.
"I'm sorry for not saying sooner-"
"I-I can't Waterlily..." Keyen said.
The Sylveon was shocked by his answer as if something had struck her in the heart, "Why..."
"I... I have feelings for Delevio..." Keyen responded, the Umbreon poking his fingers together.
"Oh..." Waterlily said.
Keyen got up, she turned around and he wiped her face. The Sylveon leaned in to hug him, "Sorry..."
"It's not your fault..."
"I know... But I don't like seeing friends around me upset. Hey, if I won't be your boyfriend, I can always be there for you as a friend" The Umbreon said with a smile.
Waterlily sniffled, "Thanks"
"You're welcome"
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Queens, New York City (11 hours later)
Delevio yawned as she stepped out of her McLaren and picked up her suitcase. Her flight was long and she was looking forward to relaxing and spending time with Tyler and Lydia. When she finally was alert enough she noticed the front window to the house had been smashed and there pieces of glass everywhere. She ran over to the door and saw Greene slumped om the side of the wall, a large cut on his forehead, she kicked it open.
"Hey!" She shouted.
"Nggh, the living room-" He moaned.
Delevio ran inside and the sight she saw was horrifying....
There were Pokémon laying on the floor, one of them had a kitchen knife in their chest and the other had their neck snapped, another had been impaled with a shovel. Then there was Tyler, on top of a Sneazel, punching the ever living life out of the Pokémon over and over. Lydia was in the corner cowering in fear. All around the room were other bodies of the other Pokémon who had supposedly broken into the house, she could count at least 8 of them. The Glaceon dropped her bags and immediately grabbed the Riolu who started kicking and screaming.
"Tyler! Calm down now!" Delevio shouted.
Slowly he started to relax as, his mother bought him in for a calming hug. The Sneazel was gasping and breathing for air because Tyler had crushed his lungs and beat him to the point where he had brain damage.
"... They were burglars-" Tyler said, squeezing her tightly.
"We're gonna have a talk later..." Delevio responded.
Lydia ran over to Delevio for a hug too, Greene finally gathered enough strength to get up and stood at the entrance to the living room.
"What the hell is happening..." The Glaceon asked herself.
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