A Savior
Ray was beyond exhausted after running down the bike path's dampened dark road for minutes on end. His legs were numb, and the infected wouldn't stop pursuing. He looked back to see Crystal panting and barely keeping up. "Crystal!" Ray slowed and let...
Temptation
Ray had searched multiple buildings with Crystal before nightfall; among them were all four floors of the Team Galactic structure. Ray felt nervous the entire time they were inside, not only because it was once one of the infamous Team Galactic's...
More of the Same
"Tired?" Ray asked Crystal as they approached Eterna from route 211 during the afternoon. She nodded up at him and stretched her hind legs between steps. She was exhausted. They'd kept to the outskirts of Celestic and had searched several buildings...
The Rapids
"Give me a sec, Crystal. I'll be out in a minute," Ray said while putting on a tee. He'd slept into the early afternoon and was readying to go out with Crystal, who was eager to play. She was sitting by the front door, waiting patiently and looking...
Home Late
Julie opened her eyes to a dimly lit room she didn't recognize and in a bed she'd never slept in. She felt her world begin to spin as she spiraled into a panic, her breaths quickening and heart pounding, but she calmed down after recalling last night's...
Julie & Ari & Lusi
Julie lay on her back on Anna's living room couch in socks, soft pants, and a long-sleeved tee one evening, watching a sitcom on the TV across from her. She held a big lump over her stomach and under her shirt, scritching it with her nails. "Hey...
Ruki & Sylmi
It had been three hours since Skye left with Aaron. Her parents were in their room, and Ruki wanted to head to Skye's. He missed her, and her scent was there. He was tired as well. He was lying on the couch with Sylmi, and Sylmi was curled up in front...
Square One
It was daylight. Brooke had just awoken, but she didn’t open her eyes—until she didn’t feel Parker under her. She lifted her head from the pillow, brushed her hair aside, and looked around the fairly dark room due to covered curtains and a shut door....
Jenna & Hiko
Jenna put on black jeans, a dark gray tee, a zip-up jacket, and her boots to blend in with the night, then headed out the door into a silent base. It was after midnight. Bizzy was asleep, and everyone was in their homes besides defenders on overnight...
Vix
A dark, cloudy evening tinged with fog cast upon and blanketed Malie as the sun began to set. A mizzle fell and pattered the city's residents walking or driving home from work to add to its gloom. Brooke was preparing to leave for her boyfriend's...
Ray & His Espeon
A lone, wistful wind whistled through a faded and lifeless Hearthome City, bringing it the only breath it had besides the dejected pokémon living in it. Various structures, from homes to mini-marts and dirty skyscrapers were dilapidated from no upkeep...
Brooke & Vix & Pyro
Parker was away at Akala Island to try and catch another pokémon, and Brooke stayed behind since he had to take a ferry this time, so he'd be gone for hours. Pyro was curled up in Parker's bed, napping quietly until some noises woke him since he was a...