*Hopes P.O.V.*

Operation Leave the Nest was unsuccessful. No, our parents didn't find out about Colin and my plans to run away....Problem is, we never got the chance to slip away from our parents or our siblings sight!

Instead of going to the Pokemon Lab, like mom and dad had said earlier that morning, we traveled around Lumiose City, buying Johnny some things needed for his Pokemon Journey. It didn't help that Johnny couldn't decide which Pokemon starter he wanted to get; Fennekin, Chespin or Froakie.

Hey, at least I caught a Emolga and a Minccino and Colin caught a Squirtle, a Bulbasaur and a piplup!

After we arrived back at the house and had dinner, Colin, me and our Pokemon went to a treehouse. Colin and I, once upon a time, built the treehouse together before Colin's 10th birthday arrived. After he left, I used it as a place to gather stuff for my Pokemon Journey.

Laying on the blanket covered floor, I told my brother, "Well that didn't work out as planned!" Colin lay next to me, as our Pokemon curled up around us. Colin sighed, "Yeah...Luckily, we have a plan B."

"I never made a plan B....?"

"I made a plan B, in case Plan A didn't work."

"Oh.....Well, what is it?"

"Simple, we run away tonight with our Pokemon."

Sitting up, I looked down at my Raven black haired brother, asking him, "Are you insane? Even if we could get out of the house undetected, we will still have to cross our parents Gym wall!" Colin said, his brown eyes hiding behind eyeglasses, "I never said it was gonna be easy, Sis."

Ever since our parents left their Pokemon Journey, they built a Pokemon gym of their own. It's were many of my siblings and I grew up, learning the different Pokemon fighting techniques. The Pokemon gym sat in the middle of a field, with a stone wall wrapping around the outskirts of the field. Outside of the wall are the woods.

After a moment of silence, I declared, "Fine, we'll do that." "Meet me here, near midnight. Bring your Pokemon." Colin told me, to which I nodded my head. Laying back down, I sadly said, "I'm gonna miss this place." "Yeah, me too." Colin sighed sadly.

*****Time Skip*****

I couldn't sleep for the entire night. I simply lay in my bed, mentally counting the minutes and hours to midnight. It didn't really help that I was wearing a black long sleeve sweater with a skull gemmed on the front, with pink short shorts and extra long black and white striped stockings.

When it was near 12 o'clock midnight, I slipped out of bed and put on my sneakers and pink beanie hat. Picking up my sleeping Eevee, I slung my army green bag over my shoulder, tip toeing out of my bedroom.

Deep down inside, I knew I was gonna miss my siblings, especially the little ones. Jane, Charles, Jane, Johnny, Angie and Mark would have no idea why I left, and I had a feeling our parents wouldn't tell them why I ran away. I gave each of them a kiss on their foreheads, careful not to wake them up, before I slipped out the kitchen door and into the night.

The harsh night air took its toll on my body, depleting my bodies warmth quicker than it could create. My shoes made semi silent noices on the gravel path, as I walked towards the treehouse. I was terrified of the night for many reasons, but one reason stood out from all the rest....

I had the feeling I wasn't alone.....

Quickly spinning around, I held a Pokeball defensively in front of me. Sighing, I lowered my arm, asking, "Do you really have to sneak up on me like that, Pikachu?!" "Pikachu? (Sorry....Where are you going?)."

I hesitated before I nealt down in front of my dad's Pikachu, honestly telling him, "I'm running away so I can become a Pokemon Guardian. I know, you're probably thinking that I'm crazy for wanting to protect abused Pokemon from their abusers by running away; but I can't protect anyone by staying here behind these walls...."

"Pikachu! (Let me come with you!)." I sadly shake my head, replying, "I'm sorry, but I can't take you with me. If father found out you left with me, he would be furious with the both of us! Plus, Team Rocket is still at large out there. If I lost you in a battle against them, father would kill me....."

Pikachu frowned, creating his powers. Quickly, I asked quietly, "What are you doing?!" Pikachu replied, "Pikachu. (Let's make a deal...)" "I'm not making a deal with you, Pika....." "Pikachu. (I won't wake up your parents and siblings, as long as I get to go with you.)"

I squinted my eyes, telling him, "You wouldn't...." "Pikachu? (Do you want me to prove it to you?)." After a intense staring completion, I sighed and said, "Fine, but if you alert the police about me running away I will personally hand you over to Team Rocket...."

"Pikachu! (Thank you!)" Pikachu said happily, jumping up and hugging me. I rolled my eyes and hugged him back, as Eevee smiled. Smirking, I asked Pikachu, "You miss going on Pokemon Journeys, don't you?" Pikachu nodded his head.

Giggling, I picked Pikachu up and put him on my shoulders, carrying Eevee in my arms. I continued down the path, feeling less afraid of the night then I did before. Sure, I was still terrified, but I felt better now that my dad's Pikachu was with me.

I looked up towards the night sky and smiled. "Eevee (The stars are shining brightly tonight)," Eevee spoke in awe. "Pikachu (it's like their wishing us a safe passage to the beginning of our Pokemon Journey.)" Pikachu added.

Smiling, I lowered my head and closed my eyes. Quietly, I prayed, "Dear God and Jesus, please forgive me for running away. Protect me, Colin, our Pokemon and our future friends from those who seek our destruction. And please, please, help my parents and siblings not to be upset or sad at my disappearance. Help them to realize that I want to change the world for You. Let me become a Pokemon Guardian, in Jesus Name I pray, Amen."

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Yeah, new chapter!

Since Ash's Pikachu is the mascot of Pokemon, it would be wrong of me if he didn't tag along with Hope, yes?

I'm a Christian, which means I believe that Jesus died on the cross but then rose again to save us from our sins. I'll probably have moments were Hope will talk about God and Jesus, so I hope that doesn't offend you. If you want to talk to me about being a Child of God, then message me. My doors are always open for those seeking hope and spiritual freedom!

OK, that's all for right now. Stay safe, my friends!