Chapter 11

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Kira's P.O.V.

[Dream]

The laughter of people filled the air, the blazing rays of the sun scorched the planet while the calming wind cooled everyone's skin.

People of all ages, from babies to elders, socialize in a commencement ceremony, looking at the newly graduates clad in an indistinctive color gown and cap. Smiles cover their faces, obviously proud that all their hard work paid off.

I stood in the number of graduates. I had a dream to graduate, both college and high school.

A smile; beautiful and pure, plastered onto my tan, chubby-ish face. My teeth showing pearly whites and braces. I glanced at all of my fellow graduates, still smiling.

"We made it here." I commented, holding my diploma close to my chest. An erruption of cheers and yells filled the area.

Suddenly, we were told to be seated and quiet, and we did just that.

The principal of our college stood at the podium, giving his speech on how well the students exceed in their studies. I was beginning to become all emotional.

Several people that had wanted to make a speech, did so.

It was my turn.

I walked to the podium, smiling at the thinning principal. He gave me a smile, shook my hands, and stepped off like he did several other times. I stood where he once did, and glanced at the crowd before me.

A smile crept on my lips. I parted them, the bottom one trembling slightly. I mustered the courage to speak my mind and to my full potential, because that is what I learned in school - to realize my extraordinary gifts.

"As a graduate," I began, obviously nervous to speak to several hundred people, "I am proud to say I have spent my time in the best possible school I could ever come into. As a former student, I can say that all that hard work I pulled off, certainly made it's payroll in the grades and my experience. I want to take this time to say thank you to everyone at the university, students and staff alike." A few applauds were heard, as well as a few cheers.

I continued to smile and the nervousness was all gone. I could do this.

"I would also like to thank the wonderful parents I have for supporting me throughout my college life." I began to chuckle lightly. "I don't have enough words to remotely thank them." My eyes began to water. "They are the best thing to ever happen to me." I broke out into sobs, walking off stage.

It was by the end of the ceremony, that we were able to meet. Both my parents wore smiles on their faces, looking at me with proud eyes.

They handed me something. It was a small box. They insisted I open it, so I did.

It was a locket; gold, shiny, and heavy. I opened the locket and beams of light hit my face, envelopping me in warmth. I felt at peace.

And at that moment, I saw the tragidy of my nightmare come true right before my eyes.

It all happened in a split second, both my parents were attacked by vicious animals. Screams and cries fill the area.

More and more, the carnivorous beasts devour anything and everything until I was the only one left. A sharp, high pitched noise blasted through the air, causing me to hold my head, interrupting the headache as much as possible.

A man then appeared, chuckling.

"Look what we have here. Someone who will be needing our help." I gulped. However, this man did sound familiar, but I just couldn't place what he was.

"Come along now or I will have to take you by force."

"What do you want with me?" I asked just above a whisper. He took a few seconds of staring before he advanced towards me. It was at that moment that I knew who he was.

Gary Oak.

I growled lightly. He found it amusing.

"Kira, come on. You'll be fine."

His next two words completely broke me in anger.

"I promise."

With a sudden force, I launched myself off to him, extending my hands to rip his face off. He moved back, luckily for him, but got scratched to the face. Blood leaked.

I was not finished.

I could feel the heat inside me growing steadily. The look on his face was a mixture of both horror and excitement. I opened my mouth and let out a large exhaling breath.

All I saw was fire.

I was breathing fire.

The adrenaline had escaped my body, leaving me in a shaking mess. I didn't want it to end, though, so I let out one final blow.

Hyper Beam.

They flew out, unconscience. I collapsed onto my knees and laid down. I, too, was tired. I was also confused as to what had happened, but I didn't question it further.

I closed my eyes and drifted off.

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I awoke. My eyes were met with a silver lighting lined across the ceiling. I turned my head and I noticed a few people were asleep, sitting on either a sofa or a chair. Out the window, it was dark. I breathed in and out, nervous.

I was in a hospital.

I turned again to the figures sleeping.

May, Brendan, Misty, Gold, and Steven. Too many people here, I want to be alone.

These people must care anough to help someone who will probably put them into danger. Bitter thoughts rolled into my head. I let out silent sobs, but my constant struggle let out a few loud gasps, waking up both Brendan and Gold. The look on their faces put me at ease for a bit.

They were both relieved.

"Kira!" Gold exclaimed. Brendan punched his shoulder, signaling him to be quiet. Gold chuckled lightly and turned to me.

"How are you feeling?" He asked me, quietly. I still had tears in my eyes, but I nodded.

"Doing fine, thanks." He smiled, probably satisfied with my answer. Brendan, though, didn't.

"Where were you after you left Dewford?" His tone was dark and serious. I gulped before telling him.

"I was over at Slateport.. helping Steven with Team Aqua.." I bit my lip. I dared not tell them what I was doing, who I actually am, but in my defense, I was doing it so I could live a bit longer.

"But you weren't there when we arrived. And we heard from Steven you were kidnapped. What happened?" Gold looked serious this time. I had not noticed that everyone else was awake, but listening.

I breathed. Should I tell them what happened? I should, right? It wouldn't matter because this isn't real. I never truly existed here. Gary was right, I am different.

"I met Gary.." I hoarsed out a whisper. I jumped when I heard May gasp.

"And.. and.. I don't remember a whole lot after, but I did remember dreaming." Silence. They all waited for me to continue. "I dreamed I was graduating, and when it was over, my parents, everyone there were murdered by beasts. The.. the one controling.. was Gary."

A horrified gasp came from both May and Misty. Steven looked long and hard, thinking. I turned away, not wanting to face them all.

"So.." I started, "what happened while I was asleep? And how long was I out?" Now, at that moment, anyone could feel the heavy tension in the room.

"We were going to ask you the same thing," Steven finally answered. "However, you were out for five days." I gulped. Five days.

"What? Why? What happened?" I was frantic now. I wanted to know what happened.

"Kira," Misty calmly began to speak to me. "When we found you, you were not your normal self. You looked.. evil. Your hair was cut to your shoulders and we barely recognized you by your really small stature.

We tried to get you back but you had used a few Pokémon moves, two of being both Slash and Flamethrower. Brock and Ash are severely injured." Water pricked at my eyes. Brendan and Gold left, along with May. I was left with Misty and Steven.

"No.." I whispered. "I-I wouldn't..!" Mix emotions emanate from Misty, and I could tell she is not overly pleased to see me awake again. I lowered my head, letting the tears trickle down onto my hospital gown.

Misty humphed and left the room, leaving me with Steven.

"So it's true?" He began after a few seconds of silence. "You're a part of Team Aqua?" I turned my head. It hurts to know that someone you looked up to is disappointed in you.

"Answer me, Kira." I flinched.

"Yes... it's true.." I had to bite my lip to not cry. I bit so hard I felt something ooze and a faint smell of iron.

"Why?" His tone grew darker.

"You wouldn't believe me if I told you." Was what I wished I said, but in reality, I said "Because I had no choice.."

"No choice? You had a choice to deny the request. You have these friends who are against that organization and now you're here, backstabbing them like they were nothing." That hurt.

It really hurt.

"I di-"

"No, that's enough. You need rest. I'll explain everything to them, your 'friends.'" And he left me in the room.

I sobbed myself to sleep.

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;-; My writing sucks. I rushed too much and I added so much unnecessary stuff. Anyway, here ya go!

~ Hiiro