Missing Too..

[john-li]

"Ya but wheres Lily and were's Len?"Alex said

[JDxImpetus]

"Only thing I can hope is that he's fine, and we can also find Lily" Nate said

[john-li]

"Your right c'mon open the doors let's hope we can finally end this" Alex said.

Else where

"Ryan are you in position the rebels are at the door you know what to do wait for them"A dark voice said

[JDxImpetus]

They opened the door and saw 3 thrones
and the figure in the middle throne stood up and pointed at Nate
"You....you seem so familiar"
and Nate just stood as he saw his friend
"Ryan.....are you ok" and Nate ran to the Throne
and Ryan sent out his Zekrom, and Nate stopped
"you...intruders of this place, shall be destroyed"
"but....why?, your my friend and i came to take you back" Nate said
"Drayden is my only friend"Ryan stated, and the Dark aura reformed around him

[Creepachu]

M: This is your friend? I'm guessing Drayden did this

[JDxImpetus]

"Yeah...but, how did he get that Pokemon" Nate questioned
"That would be a 'Gift' from me" and a voice came from an opposite end from the room
Drayden entered with Lily following behind him.
"You got Lily too!?..." and Nate said Angrily
"You could say...it, was 'Easy' to change her mind about things" Drayden scoffed
and then He looked at Misty Menacingly

[Creepachu]

M: Drayden!
Drayden: Oh! i see you've decided to come grovelling back to me!
M: You wish!

[JDxImpetus]

"Misty....Misty, so you've betrayed me after giving you so much" Drayden said

[Creepachu]

Misty: You destroyed my humanity you monster!

[JDxImpetus]

"oh...Humanity, you mean as much humanity when killing Claire, or when torturing Revya., you had no humanity..,Ryan. Kill them" Drayden said

[Creepachu]

M: Easier said than done my friend

[JDxImpetus]

"M...dont he's off, i think he could actually do it, he can actually kill you" Nate said

[Creepachu]

M: I know, he tried to kill my Porygon, when i stopped him, he nearly killed me too.

[Roxas]

"Of course I'm still Lily!" the girl laughed, "But.. I'm not sure you're still who you say you are.." she looked a bit sad. "You certainly won't be when I'm done with you!" the Light Stone floated up, the air around her suddenly becoming hot, as Reshiram appeared behind her, its eyes an odd blue colour, as if it was possessed.

[JDxImpetus]

"Guys.....I'll take ryan,he's my problem and i'll deal with him" Nate said "Anima, Cyan come out" And Nate's Infernape and Floatzel came out.
"Weak pokemon...ok then lets fight, FIGHT TO THE END OF BOTH OF US!" Ryan Yelled
"this is great now i can take care of a nuisance without even breaking a sweat" drayden said

[john-li]

"Hey!!! Ryan Lily why did you leave me out of the fun"Len said. "Hey Zephyr let's go...Seed Flare". Alex blocked the seed flare then he collapsed. "Boring...I'll go"Len said then he and his shaymin walked out.

[JDxImpetus]

"Len......AH DAMN, not you too again.., can you guys deal with him?"Nate asked

[john-li]

"Sorry Nate we can battle later"Len said then he left the building and seemed to dissapear.

[JDxImpetus]

"what....?"Nate said, and then a dragonbreath attack came to where he was standing
"Dont tell me you forgot me already"Ryan Smirked

[john-li]

Len stood looking at Drayden. "Ryan and Lily will fail master we need more power I could handle more power...So master Drayden do you have more powerful pokemon for me?"Len said.

[JDxImpetus]

"Anima use Fire Punch on Zekrom, Cyan use Aqua Jet "Nate commanded
The infernape jumped towards the dragon, and punched it in its chest, sadly it didnt do damage, and Zekrom slapped it away, sending it to the floor, and Cyan sent its self up to Zekrom, and it retaliated with a thunderbolt

[SpikyEaredPichu96]

(Boy, of all the days to be busy.. x3)

Arlene looked at the converted trainers. "I think we'll have to team up to beat them," She said, "And even then, it'll be a hard ba--"

She broke of mid-sentence as she heard a click from behind her. Candice was there behind the girl, her gun aimed at her head. The look on her face, however, wasn't one of cold anger. It was like someone who was being forced to do something that they REALLY didn't want to do. "You're not going to do any battling," She said, her voice slightly strained.

[JDxImpetus]

Nate turned around and saw arlene
"Damn.....why now."Nate said
"STOP IGNORING ME AND FIGHT!" Ryan yelled "Zekrom Fusion Bolt, on Nate.."
and Zekrom lept into the air and crashed to the ground, with a burst of energy

[john-li]

Alex got up after collapsing. "Arlene!!" He said then he dashed infront of her to take the gunshot for her. *BOOM*

[Creepachu]

M: Oh my god...
*Everyone paused for a few seconds*
M: Binary! use Hypnosis on Candice
*Binary started to emit psychic wave that put candice into a deep sleep*

[JDxImpetus]

Nate took the hit from the fusion bolt and was flung across the room, next to his pokemon
"Ugh......"Nate cried in anguish, and he struggled to get up

[Creepachu]

M: Nate! are you ok!?

(Just for fun, M's Gym badge. I did not make this)

Digital Badge    

[john-li]

Alex was on the ground he laid there looking at Arlene. "Hu-h-hey are you okay Ar-*Cough* Arlee"He said before becoming unconscious.

[JDxImpetus]

"Im...Fine, this is my fight!" and Nate and his pokemon got up. "He's MY Friend, and my problem i'll deal with it"Nate said.
"You're still alive....and you're not even putting up a fight, your friends makes you weak, Pathetic child"Ryan said
"I told you....l was going to beat the champion one day. remember Ryan?" Nate asked

[Creepachu]

M: What should i do!? I'm not strong enough to take on Drayden on my own, as much as i hate to say it...

[john-li]

"So master do you have a pokemon for me me and Zephyr want a new friend hehehe"Len said.

[JDxImpetus]

"Anima,Cyan. get up, were gonna take him down no matter what." Nate said
"You defeat me... a foolish attempt. Na....Nate, (Not Again)..My Head....AUGHHHHHH!!!!" and the zekrom's eyes became a deep crimson, and went into a frenzy.
"Thats right...Nate, im your friend remember Ryan" Nate asked
Drayden was stunned at the situation at hand (NO!...I WILL NOT HAVE MY PLANS FOILED AGAIN!!!)Drayden thought in his head

[Creepachu]

*Drayden decided to step in, and set out a Suicune*
Drayden: My plans will not be foiled by the likes of you!

[JDxImpetus]

"Oh...Len thats right, first i want you to watch the destruction of your so-called friends" Drayden said
(If i lose Ryan.....i'll Lose Everything, and i still have Lily and Len, but their not strong enough) Drayden thought.....

[SpikyEaredPichu96]

Arlene flinched at the sound of the gunshot, and stood that way for a second before it hit her that she should be dead by now. She turned to see Alex on the floor, blood from the bullet wound soaking his shirt around one small hole. The blood drained from her face as she stared at him. "Oh Arceus..." She whispered, then she bent down quickly, trying to find something to hold to the wound to stop the bleeding.

Candice stared in shock at the boy on the ground, her hands shaking badly. "Arlene, I.." She tried to say, but she couldn't get the words out. Then Binary's Hypnosis started to take effect, and she slowly sank to the ground, sound asleep.

Haltwhistle, who had been hiding to the side near Len ever since Drayden had taken over him again, dashed forward out of the shadows towards the sleeping Gym Leader and tugged fiercely at the sweater around her waist, working it loose and bringing it to Arlene.
The girl looked up and saw the Puppy Pokemon with the sweater in its mouth. She took it and pressed it to Alex's wound, just managing to choke out a quiet "Good old Haltwhistle."

[john-li]

Memorie
"So Fate you think we should get some food?"
"Espie"
"Okay what do you want?"
"Espie
okay here a nice taste hey Fate"
"Esspie!!"
"I'm glad you like it!"



(Ugh the pain I can feel something is that Arlene? Ack I have to wake up!)

Alex opened his eyes but barely he saw Arlene he tried to sit up but he could barely lift any part of his body before he collapsed he held on to her than smiled but he could barely keep awake he was so weak. (Is this what Nate felt like so helpless I wish I could tell her why I saved her...).

[JDxImpetus]

The noise rang out and Nate saw what had happened. as if it were in slow motion.
"NOOOOO!!!!!!!!!"Nate Yelled then he turned to run as Ryan was still having his headache.
"Alex.......why did you do it...i..i didnt want you to go through the same thing i did."Nate began to cry..then he clenched his fist (Nate's Theme http://youtu.be/fBpIRi5Y4i4)
i see now...i will protect my friends, weather i live or NOT!
"Anima use Flare Blitz on Zekrom, Cyan use surf as well" Nate commanded
and Anima's body was engulfed in flames and it charged at Zekrom, and water came from under Cyan and became a large tidal wave and was sent at Zekrom

[john-li]

"Alex *cough* I...Had to pro...tect Arlene be..cause I l..." Alex tried to finished his sentence but he went unconscious again

[SpikyEaredPichu96]

"No, don't move," Arlene said softly, putting one hand gently on his arm while still holding the sweater down with the other, "You might make it worse." She looked at him carefully, at his eyes, his weak smile.. anywhere but the bullet wound. Then he went unconscious again, and she looked away, tears starting to sting at her eyes. She carefully readjusted the sweater so that there was a more dry spot over the wound now; she could feel that it was already starting to soak through that one spot. "He won't last much longer if we keep him here," She said, "We're going to have to get out of here, and soon."

[JDxImpetus]

"Arlene....I know, can you try to get him out i'll take Ryan and Drayden for as long as possible" Nate said "Guard him with your life..if i take too long... try and get off the island ok, if the worst happens"
Then he focused back on the fight as an Explosion rang out, and all 3 pokemon were knocked back, then he ran Towards Ryan, who as still in his stupor, grabbed his Collar and punched him in his face repeatedly..
"I.....We've been looking...and looking and looking, and this is how you repay us. its been 4YEARS!, i thought you were strong....and nothing could beat you. but now i know you are truly weak." Nate said. and Ryan fell to his knees and looked up, and he began to cry, and his eyes returned to their normal green color.

[john-li]

"Master Drayden if I may I would like to fight Nate now"Len said

[SpikyEaredPichu96]

Arlene nodded, then looked at Haltwhistle, "I want you to stay with Nate, alright? Do what you can to help him." She said. Haltwhistle nodded, then turned to join Nate.
Sapphire came out of her Pokeball on her own, looking at her trainer and injured friend. "Sapphire, use Teleport," Arlene told her, "Take us to the shack." She knew this wasn't the best idea; Len knew where the shack was, and could probably lead Drayden to it if Nate did lose this battle, but she didn't see what other choice she had at this point.
Sapphire nodded, placed one hand on each of the humans, and in a brief flash, they were gone.

[john-li]

"Well master Drayden can I fight now"Len asked.

[JDxImpetus]

"Len....Take Kyurem and go help Ryan, (I cant lose him now..and im so close)" Drayden said
Nate walked away from Ryan, and returned his pokemon. Misty ran towards Ryan, and Nate Turned towards Drayden
"YOU!!, i'm going to destroy you... i swear, and Len and Lily. im going to get guys you back as well, you corrupted my friends....and even if it means my life....I'll Kill you" Nate Threatened
"Empty threats from a pathetic child" Drayden said "Go ahead kill him Len"

[john-li]

"Okay! Rise Kyurem help destroy the useless pokemon glaciate go!"Len said. The mighty dragon rose from the god stone it was crueler looking then normal then it surrounded Anima and Cyan with giant ice shards then all the ice shards collided into the infernape and floatzel leaving and icy mist around them.

[JDxImpetus]

"What?.....Anima Cyan MOVE NOW!" Nate Commanded "Anima use Flare Blitz, to get rid of the mist!"

[john-li]

"Kyurem dragon pulse now! hahaha Nate you think you can win you fool!"Len said. Then the giant dragon of ice roared letting out a blast of energy hitting Cyan head on.

[JDxImpetus]

"Cyan try to block it...Anima use Fire Punch on Kyurem (This isnt good....only if my friends could help...but no, Alex needs it more than me..i just couldnt let him die, after all he saved my life) Nate said "Len...focus Please, you're my friend help Me..."

[john-li]

"He he mister Drayden is Nate my friend?"Len asked. "No of course not Len"Drayden said. "You lied then Nate... Go kyurem shrug off the useless attacks and use outrage rip them apart!" Len said. The kyurem started wildly smashing and striking at the pokemon surrounded by dark energy.

[JDxImpetus]

"Damn it......(my pokemon are going to be destroyed, and if i take out Volt or Croagunk, they'll just end up the same).....Anima, Cyan can you both hold out a bit longer..." Nate said
"Misty......why, what happened" Ryan asked.
"Dont worry" Misty hugged him
then Ryan weakly stood up... "All this time i craved power. and i got it, it didnt make me stronger.. it made me weaker, but no More....Zekrom, Lets help Nate out" Ryan said

[SpikyEaredPichu96]

Haltwhistle jumped up to join Anima and Cyan, doing a small backflip and making a sort of clapping sound as his paws hit the floor in a Helping Hand attack.

[JDxImpetus]

"heh...i forgot all about you, oh...Helping hand"Nate smiled "Anima use Flare Blitz, Cyan Aqua Jet" They both charged at the Kyurem, but the outrage attack sent them flying again.. "Well Haltwhistle, you helped and thats all that matters" Nate said
"Quitting already, thats not like you Nate" a voice said, and Nate turned around
(Ryan's Theme http://youtu.be/8O_CmBn9sUo)
"So, your finally up right?" Nate asked
"Hell...after the Fuzziness in my mind started to fade, i saw a picture. and it told me to help you out." Ryan said "Zekrom take care of Kyurem use Fusion Bolt" Ryan commanded
"Just like old times" Nate said
"Not sure, my mind isnt all where it should be" Ryan Smirked

[john-li]

(Hey I have to leave for the day so can we stop here?)

[JDxImpetus]

(Yeah i think we should stop)

[john-li]

(Thanks)

[Creepachu]

M: Binary, help out by using Tri Attack!

[Roxas]

(We're at Thirty-One pages already? If we spoke German, we'd be on the einunddreißigte page. It pays to do German for the summer, eh?.. But I'm a bit lost as to what's going on..)

[JDxImpetus]

(Ok......they arrived at the base.the beat misty and candice. Len was possesed again and Lily is still on Draydens side. Nate finds Ryan and they have a fight, Nate wins, Len attacks Nate, and Candice shoots Alex by accident and Arlene teleports herself and alex away. So basically Nate is fighting with his weakened pokemon until Ryan wakes up from his stupor and decides to help out. And Thats your Recap)

[john-li]

hehehe your Zekrom is right were I want it Kyurem outrage now!"Len said. The kyurem was absorbed in dark energy it was covered in dark blacks and purples it the bursted into the zekrom taking it's attack then rapidly smashing it in a rage.

[JDxImpetus]

Zekrom blocked the Outrage attack, but sustained some damage
"Zekrom use Bolt Strike on Kyurem" Ryan said "Hey kid, come to your senses, its no use beating me, or siding with Drayden it's a lose lose situation"
Drayden stood there fuming at the events that transpired
"YOU....I GAVE YOU EVERYTHING, AND THIS IS HOW YOU REPAY ME!!!.."Drayden Fumed
"my memory isn't there...but, i do remember you causing me only pain and stress, not just me but Revya and the Trainers that were here as well" Ryan said

[john-li]

"No no...I can't...Wait! I should! No I won't...KYUREM GLACIATE NOW!"Len said. The ice surrounded the kyurem it then was hit by fusion bolt and now zekrom was surrounded then the ice smashed into zekrom.

[JDxImpetus]

Zekrom took the hit..
"C'mon kid...it's not worth it, eventually he'll throw you away,remember who your friends are.. they helped you through thick and thin, Even Revya. he saved you the 1st time, dont give up who you are..else you'll end up like me...just another tool" Ryan Stated

[john-li]

Len saw memories of his old pokemon then he remembered Drayden was the reason for it. "No your wrong Drayden gave me power and praise I will always help him "Len said then he held up his crossed fingers. "Now Kyurem let's finish them" Len said. "Hahaha good Len you are my best weapon"Drayden said. Len walked down to Ryan and Nate. "Hey Drayden...I lied" Len said then his Kyurem turned and faced Drayden.

[JDxImpetus]

Drayden was REALLY MAD NOW
"ha.....hahah..hahahaahahahhahahaha, so just because you have betrayed me you've thought you won..well your sadly mistaken"Drayden said
"I thought i told you when you dropped me here, i will defeat you drayden" Nate said
"Well..you're going to make me do something i didnt want to....Dialga, Palkia, Giratina come out" and Drayden sent out the trio, three on three, NOW DIE ALL OF YOU!" Drayden yelled

[SpikyEaredPichu96]

Even though it would've only been a handful of seconds, to Arlene it seemed like years before they were teleported inside the shack. She started to call out for Cheren, but only then remembered that he and the other Gym Leaders had gone with them towards the base. "Oh.. D'arvit." She swore, trying to fight down the panic, "Sapphire, can you go back and find Cheren?" Sapphire nodded and stood. "Be careful," Arlene warned, and then the Gardevoir was gone.

Sapphire teleported into a hallway, not far from the room where the others were. She started to use her Psychic to search around her (a trick she learned from Melodi's Aura), when she sensed someone hiding in the shadows behind her. She turned and pulled the person out into the open with Psychic.
It was Candice.
Sapphire's eyes suddenly hardened as she looked at the Ice-Type Gym Leader. She was awake now; the effects of the hypnosis must've worn off. She let go of her mid-air and started to charge up a Magical Leaf.
"Wait!" Candice exclaimed quickly, "Don't! Drayden's hold on me is gone now!"
Sapphire hesitated. She could sense emotions within humans, and to some extent, tell when they were lying or not. From what she could tell, Candice was not.
Candice continued, "I never wanted to do what I did back there, not to Arlene, or to her friend. I think that's what broke the hold on me." She looked pleadingly at the Gardevoir, "Please, let me help. I know enough to help dress the wound and help him start healing. I... I need to try and make it up to Arlene. I know that won't be enough, but I think it'll be a start. I betrayed her."
Sapphire studied the woman closely for a time, trying to find any sort of deception in her words.. but there was none. Finally, she nodded and held out her hand. Candice took it, and then they were both gone.

[john-li]

Alex woke up his wounds felt better he saw Arlene. (She saved me?) He thought then he sat up and saw Candice he stood up holding his bullet wound he then found the wall for support.

[SpikyEaredPichu96]

Arlene felt relief flood through her when she saw Alex wake up, but then she heard Sapphire teleport back, and looked up. Her eyes immediately jumped to Candice, and she felt herself go cold inside. She stood up, trying to both keep herself between Alex and Candice, while at the same time trying to get Alex to lay down again.
"No, wait--!" Candice started to say, but Sapphire was already ahead of her. She placed one hand on each of the children's foreheads, and used her Psychic to replay the encounter with Candice.

[john-li]

"Okay guys this isn't going to be easy but I have a idea maybe Black Kyurem could beat these pokemon" Len said.

[JDxImpetus]

"You have a Gene Wedge.....it might work. but it'll still be 3 on 2 and i dont like these odds, and nate's pokemon are pretty weak now " Ryan said

[john-li]

"Well it's your decision I wish we had Lily on our side" Len said.

[JDxImpetus]

"Anima...Fire punch on Dialga" nate commanded
and Anima Lunged at dialga and punched it in it's Face
"and my pokemon are weak....Guys just do what you have to. " Nate said
"ok Len are you ready"

[john-li]

"Ya go gene wedge!"Len said. Then Zekrom and Kyurem fused with each other.

Back at the cabin

"What do you want Candice"Alex said

[SpikyEaredPichu96]

Haltwhistle growled a little at the bigger Pokemon on the other side of the room, the hackles in the back of his neck standing up a little. He was ready to battle, even though he knew they were at a disadvantage.

"I'm not going to hurt you or Arlene," Candice replied, "I want to help you." She turned to Arlene then, "I betrayed you and the friendship we had, and I can't tell you how sorry I am. I want to try and fix the damages I've caused."
Arlene hesitated as Sapphires images flashed through her head. She glanced towards Candice, "You really mean us no harm?" She asked.
Candice nodded silently.
Arlene bit her lip, looking from Candice to Sapphire, then back again. "Sapphire trusts you enough to bring you here, even after what you did," She said finally, "And I trust Sapphire's judgement. But if you try anything..." She left it hanging in the air.
Candice nodded again. It was more than she'd expected.
Arlene looked at the Gym Leader for just a moment longer, then turned to Alex. "Lay down, please," She said, "You're still hurt."

[JDxImpetus]

"So you used the gift i gave you.... Giratina Use shadow force,Dialga use Roar of Time, Palkia use Spatial rend" Drayden commanded

[john-li]

"Freeze bolt!"Len said the massive attack launched away

[Roxas]

Stepping out of the shadows, Lily pointed at Len and Black Kyurem, "Deal with Freeze Bolt using Blue Flare, Reshiram." she ordered, in a cold and harsh tone. There was nothing nice about her now. The white pokemon did as it was ordered, and used Blue Flare on both Black-Kyurem and Freeze Bolt, it's attack smashing through the ice type's as if it was nothing..!

[john-li]

"What no!"Len said then Kyurem and Zekrom unfused when they took the hit. "What is going on!" He then said. "Argh Kyurem glaciate now!". The ice collided into the Reshiram but did literally nothing at all.

[JDxImpetus]

"Lily.....focus. your being used" Nate said "We've been through too much just to see you like this"
"Drayden...why us why did you do this vile plan, she's a little girl." Ryan said

[john-li]

"Please Lily stop were not Drayden's tools were his enemies he's just using you!" Len said. suddenly Spiky popped out from his backpack from a long uncomfortable sleep. "Wha! I thought you were with Revya!" Len said. The pichu ran up to it's owner and started pulling on her leg it looked at her and pointed at her friends "Piiichu!" It desperately cried. "No Spiky wait it's not the true Lily she isn't good anymore" Len said. "Pichuu" It said in sadness.

[JDxImpetus]

and Nate paused....
"were going to have to attack her" Nate whispered...
"What!?, you know thats not going to work we're just going to hurt her." Ryan replied

[john-li]

"Nate we can't do that if we do it could kill her you know"Len said.

[JDxImpetus]

"I know but what do we do!, she's not snapping out and drayden's helping her out....."Nate said
"Nate, I know what your saying but it'll destroy her if we go through with it

[john-li]

"Face it Nate it's not gonna do good I won't kill her it would make us no better than gym leaders" Len said

[JDxImpetus]

Nate Clenched his fist
"Ok we wont go through with it... But what do we do?"Nate asked

[john-li]

"I don't know Nate I don't know...But we have to do something right?

[JDxImpetus]

"Guys put your pokemon away" Ryan said "Drayden hit us where it hurt most, if we go after him she'll protect him with her life"

[john-li]

"Your right Kyurem return now!"Len said then the kyurem turned into the god stone and fell int Len's hands

[JDxImpetus]

Zekrom went into the dark stone....
"Your pathetic drayden" Ryan said
"Anima, Cyan Return" and Nate called back his pokemon

[john-li]

"Drayden you told me I was weak with my friends... But truth is they make me stronger" Len said.

[JDxImpetus]

"Oh really......Lets put that to the test" Drayden said
And Drayden called 100 Grunts into the room
"Have Fun"Drayden scoffed. and then he walked away

[john-li]

"YOUR NOT GETTING AWAY!! Kyurem blow them away!" Len said then kyurem emerged and launched blizzard into the grunts knocking them aside now let's go guys we need to chase him down!"

[JDxImpetus]

"Len...Stop, we'll get him just not now we still, have the other grunts to deal with and we were weakened."Ryan said" Misty i'll be needing some assistance!" Ryan Ordered
and Kyogre sent a huge tidal wave at the grunts
"Heh, i'd thought you never ask." Misty said
"Ok lets get out of here"Nate said "and lets get back to the Shack. Alex and Arlene should be there"

[john-li]

"Ya come on let's go Kyurem!"

[JDxImpetus]

And so they all flew off on Zekrom and Kyurem and towards the shack
"I hope alex is ok" Nate said

[SpikyEaredPichu96]

"Alex, try and get some rest, okay?" Arlene said, "You're still hurt pretty badly."
Candice stood on the far side of the room, keeping her distance; she knew that even with her apology and Sapphire's trust in her, the younger two probably wouldn't completely trust her just yet.

[john-li]

"Ya okay" Alex said then he sat against the wall.

[JDxImpetus]

The group Landed close to the shack and went inside
"hey Arlene is Alex ok...."Nate's sentence was cut short as he saw candice at the other end of the room, and he reached for a pokeball. Ryan grabbed his wrist "Dont. just give her a chance"Ryan said
"Candice what are you doing here?"Nate asked

[SpikyEaredPichu96]

"I came to try and make it up to Arlene, as well as the rest of you," Candice replied, "Whatever hold Drayden had on me is gone now."
"I sent Sapphire to find Cheren," Arlene added, "and she came back with Candice." She explained what Sapphire had shown her after the Gardevoir and the Gym Leader had come back.

[JDxImpetus]

"well since were back here you can guess that we didnt beat drayden, he has Lily. we couldnt do anything" Nate said
"and since you've never met me before, my name is Ryan Grants, at your service, sorry about the whole issue here and me being brainwashed" Ryan said

[SpikyEaredPichu96]

Arlene inclined her head, "It's nice to meet you, Ryan," She said, "And it's fine, I'm sure; it wasn't really your fault." She sat down against the wall next to Alex. The stress and weariness from the day seemed to have finally caught up with her, and she was suddenly tired.
Haltwhistle, who had stayed at Nate's heels up until now, darted forward and jumped into the girl's lap, licking at her face happily.
"Hey, boy," Arlene giggled as the little wet tongue tickled her face, "I'm glad to see you, too."