>Emma's pov<

I pulled my jacket closer as we stared up at Twist mountain. The closer we had gotten the closer it got. I was wearing a think jacket over my jumper and was still cold. Though I had to feel sorry for Sora who's weakness is ice and where we were going there was plenty of it. Sora was wearing like 5 jumpers to keep warm. Don't ask me where she got them cause I have no idea. Pokémon logic people.

I started to lead the way through the maze of caves, despite me not having any actual idea where I was going. But we had all agreed that I would lead the way cause there was a high chance that whatever stone was here would draw me to it and honestly, it already was. I could feel a gentle tugging, like something was gently pulling, telling me where to go. I wanted to follow it, but at the same time each step closer I took dreaded me.

Now don't think I'm crazy but I could... feel... a wordless song playing in my mind. It had a sort of cold beauty to it that made me want more yet feels like it was sapping my strength. I could tell the others weren't affected by any of this and couldn't hear the song.

I only had Night and Faith out. All my other Pokemon had retreated from the cold into there Pokéballs. Faith was in my hood, wrapped around my neck like a scarf. While Night trotted by my side, immune to the cold since she was a fire type. I had Rio out for a while but she was still recovering so I had to return her so she didn't exhaust herself and make things worse then they already were.

~Emma, are you alright?~ Faith's voice in my head snapped me from my thoughts.

I nodded. "I-I'm fine." I whispered shakily.

~You sure?~ she asked looking worried.

I hesitated, knowing better than to hide things from my Pokemon "There... There's something here." I whispered. "And the closer... the closer we get the... weaker I feel."

~Do you need to rest?~

I shook my head. "I just want to get there before N does... We... we need to find the three stones before he does because if he gets all three... I can... I can assure you I'll be the next thing on his list." My voice cracked at the last part.

Faith nuzzled my neck affectionately. ~We'll get there first. Nothing's going to happen to you.~

I sighed wishing I was as sure as she was, not quite as sure that I was going to make it through this whole thing.

Night peered at me through the corner of her eye and scootched a little closer to me. Even though she can be an absolute bitch, it helped reassure me... and make me feel slightly safer... and stronger knowing my Pokemon were there for me...

"Emma are we getting any closer?" Sora asked.

I nodded, the tugging was getting harder, more violent with each step. The song also getting louder, filling my mind with its cold beauty.

As we got closer to the centre of the mountain my steps slowed and I was barely stumbling along, tripping every few steps then catching myself.

"Emma are you alright?" Silver asked placing a hand on my shoulder as I swayed in my feet, the song continued to drain my strength.

I went to nod but then shook my head. "Don't think I'm crazy, but the closer we get... the... the weaker I feel... like whatever's drawing me closer wants, to overwhelm me... to... to..." I couldn't finish as I was sent into a small coughing fit. Red rubbed my back while pulling me into a hug to try and warm me up.

"How far do you think it is?" Silver asked frowning while looking around worriedly.

"Just through there." I nodded my head farther down the path. "I... I think."

The tugging increased and started to pull harder as if demanding me to follow. The song grew louder as if it knew I was trying to resist its cold beauty.

I collapsed onto my knees, my hands slammed over my ears in a feeble attempt to block out the dreaded song. My lungs seemed to tighten and breathing seemed almost impossible.

Everything around me became fuzzy and out of focus. I could hear the others talking, hear the panic in their voices but couldn't make out what they were saying. I felt someone wrap their arms around me, pick me up and start running with me in their arms, the deafening song began to fade as I fell into unconsciousness.

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I opened my eyes to be met with the gentle flickering of a small fire. I half sat up, still feeling extremely weak. Like I had run a marathon or three without rest. I slowly looked around my surroundings, quickly deciding whether or not I was in any sort of danger.

I was in a small camp, the sun was now setting and I was in my new sleeping bag. Red, Sora and Rafe were sitting next to the campfire and looked at me as I sat up.

Red came to my side and helped me sit up fully, allowing me to lie on his chest. Faith flew over and sat on my lap.

"Are you alright Emma?" Red asked, worry seeping into his voice.

"I'm fine... just... tired... what... what happened?" I mumbled, looking into Red's worried eyes.

"While we were in the cave Silver noticed that something seemed to be wrong. You were stumbling along the path and you seemed out of focus. So he asked you if you were alright and you said that you were feeling weaker as we got closer to where the stone was located." Red answered. I remembers that bit... what happened after...? I let Red continue. "After that you collapsed on the ground, clutching your head. Silver told me to get you out so I picked you up and carried you here. Sora and Rafe came just in case we ran into any trouble and Night stayed with Silver for whatever reason.'

"How long... was I out?" I mumbled starting to feel tired again.

"Most of the day. Silver and the others should be getting here soon..." Sora answered.

I nodded and struggled to keep my eyes open. Red gently rubbed my arm.

"You get some rest. We'll keep watch." Red smiled then leaned down and whispered in my ear "I'll protect you." He smiled an laid me back down, staying by my side till I fell deeply asleep once again.

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sorry it took sooooooo long to update I finished this chapter and my iPod decided to have issues connecting to the Internet. So I had to rewrite the entire thing on my brothers iPod. Now I have to do the same with the chapter of Find my voice. So bye.

Oh and while I think of it, I'm looking for shiny Eevee's (preferably female) and if you have any you could spare it would be a big help since I'm a hard core shiny hunter. You don't have to but if you could give me the last few I need it would really be a big big help.
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