Chapter 20:Safe and Sound
Sora sighed as she watched the other Coordinators congratulate each other in the party.May was somewhere,maybe congratulating either Solidad,Harley,or Drew...
Sora noticed that they seem to like each other,but May still hasn't figured it out.It's like she's liking Drew without even knowing it.But Sora doesn't approve.Drew is not good enough for May in Sora's opinion.He may be dreamy and an admirable Coordinator,but there is one thing that makes her hate Drew,his arrogance.He is always stubborn,arrogant,confident and Sora heard he is very critical,especially to May.
Sora sighed again.'May,I wonder how you were able to not notice something like that.If only I could be as dense as you and Ash when it comes to romance.....'She thought with a small smile.Her mind suddenly went to Rafe.
She wonders if he was able to forgive her.'I bet he didn't forgive me,because that Jynx must have used some sort of dark magic to trick him.I wonder why he liked her,I mean,look at her!She wears too much lipstick and make-up!She really looks like a Jynx!'Sora thought bitterly.
'But she is very beautiful,much more beautiful than the stupid you.'Her conscience answered.She's back,the inner demon she hates so much.Sora gritted her teeth.
'Shut up!I'm not talking to you!'She answered in her head.
'Not my fault I'm stuck in your pretty head.If I'm stuck here forever,so I'm able to mess you up for as long as I like.'The voice answered with an annoying tone.
'You are as annoying as that Nyx!'She was suddenly interrupted from her thoughts.
"Thinking too much,Dragon Girl?"Sora turned to her left and saw the least expected person to come to her and talk to her:Drew Hayden.She raised an eyebrow.
"No,I'm just at war with my conscience."Sora answered with a small smile."Anyway,Drew,I noticed.The way you look at her,the way you smiled at her."Drew looked taken aback."I noticed that you like her."
"What makes you think of that?"He asked.Sora almost grinned evilly.
"Isn't it obvious?We all know,except maybe Ash and May."Sora answered,her smile growing wider.
Drew smirked and flicked his hair."So you noticed,huh?I'm surprised you're not as dumb as your friends."He answered arrogantly.Sora gritted her teeth.Did he just called her friends dumb?
"Well,you overgrown patch of grass,I'm surprised May like someone like you.I'm very glad she kicked your butt,hard,in front of many people."Sora shot back.Drew glared at her,almost playfully.
"The same thing happened to you with Solidad."He answered simply.Sora rolled her eyes.This guy is impossible!
"Whateves.Don't think that if you ask out May,I'm just going to allow you two to date,but no!I don't think you're good enough for my best friend."Sora shot back.Drew look a bit amused.
"How so?"He asked.
"Well,I really hate that arrogant mouth of yours.And I know someday you would end up hurting her."Drew shook his head with a smirk.
"As if I'm ever going to hurt her,Dragon Girl."He answered before turning his back on her.He casually walked away,not bothering to look back.Sora resisted the urge to grab the metal chair beside her and slam it on his good-looking face.
Sora just sighed again for maybe the hundredth time this day as she leaned on the wall.She allowed her eyes to wander around,examining every small details around her.Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves.She decided to have a short stroll around.She walked toward the door,being greeted by a lot of Coordinators.
"Congratulations,Keyheart."A Coordinator smiled at her.Sora smiled warmly as she shook hands with the Coordinator.
"You were awesome,too bad you lost."
"It was so close.Maybe next time."
"Good luck on your next journey."Sora grinned.They were all very friendly,even though they were a bit heartbroken that they lost.Sora was able to cheer up after she realized that maybe she'll win next time.
'If there is a next time.'Sora swore to Arceus if she got that annoying voice in her hands,she'll strangle her and make sure she won't be here to bother her.She's getting annoying.
Sora just decided to ignore the annoying conscience.She sat on a bench near a balcony and smiled as the wind blew her long hair,not fully aware that her friends,even the Masked Thief who was hidden somewhere,was watching her.
Sora began to sing the Six Songs,hoping with all her heart that she would find the Seventh Song.
"Tue Rei Ze Croa Riou Tue Ze
Croa Riou Ze Tue Riou Rei Neu Riou Ze
Va Rei Ze Tue Neu Tue Riou Tue Croa
Riou Rei Croa Riou Ze Rei Va Ze Rei
Va Neu Va Rei Va Neu Va Ze Rei
Croa Riou Croa Neu Tue Rei Croa Riou Ze Rei Va....."
"That was beautiful...."Sora turned around and smiled as her friends stared in awe at her.
"It kind of reminds me of May's lullaby."(A/N:The lullaby from Jirachi Wishmaker) Ash said,eyes widened in awe.
"That's the Six Songs,right?We still have to find the Seventh,it could be anywhere."Audrey stated.
Sora nodded."Ash,I'm sorry but we might not be able to watch your battles to earn symbols,but we have to find the Seventh Song."She patted Ash on the back.Ash nodded sadly.
"I understand,Sora.You are in a dangerous mission,promise us you'll be safe."Ash asked,his eyes filled with hope.
"We don't want to lose you a second time."May told her sadly.Sora answered with a smile.
"That's a promise that I will fulfill."She replied,the same smile still etched on her face.
"Just make sure you're safe and sound,okay?"Brock asked.
"Yeah.Remember,Ash,you're also part of this quest.We'll meet again."Sora reminded Ash.The said person nodded with a grin.
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Sora was getting ready for bed,when she heard the window swing open.She grinned.
"Ready to admit you're really following me,Ren?"She asked as she turned around.The Masked Thief grinned.
"I prefer the term observing.Anyway,I'm here to warn you about something."His face turned serious.Sora gazed at his masked face,worry starting to overcome her again.
"What is it?"She asked.She locked the door just in case anyone enters and made sure her Cyndaquil is still asleep.
"Team Rocket is now after you.They are on their way here to get you."Ren informed her.Sora gasped.
"H-How did you know?"She questioned him.
"I-I.....I'm one of their agents."He confessed.Sora could hardly believe it.
"If so,why are you telling me this?"She asked."Please,tell me the truth."Sora pleaded as she sat down on her bed.Ren sat next to her.
"I was forced to work for them because they took my father."Ren murmured."I was assigned to watch over you,make sure you get all Songs of the Guardian's Lullaby."
"Why would they need the Songs?"She questioned.
"They want to cause chaos and rule the world.They plan to resurrect Deagron with his Fang,awaken Arceus and the dragon trio,and then capture them all with the controllers they forced my father to make.I was also sent to make sure you and Silver won't befriend each other,but failed.So they gave me another mission."Ren finished.Sora's eyes widened.
"If so,we have to go!"She exclaimed and dashed out of the room to find her friends,leaving Ren on his own.
Ren sighed as he took off his mask for a while.His hair color changed from dark brown to auburn with a blue streak on his right bangs.He clutched his mask,tears almost visible."Sora,I'm doing this for father,but I won't allow them to hurt you."Ren,who is now Soren,shook his head.
"If I told you that I betrayed you and I faked my death,you'll hate me.But I'm doing this to keep you and my father safe and sound."His life would be in danger if Giovanni found out he betrayed him,but Soren no longer cares.He's going to keep Sora safe even if it means risking his own life.
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Are you guys surprised Soren is the Masked Thief?But I figured you must have figured it all out in the previous chapters.My hints must have been obvious,huh?Vote and comment if you liked it.I love ya guys!
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