Beyond Pokemon

Part 2, Chapter 44. Ark's Judgment

David sighs as he looks at the closed door, behind which Ark lays on the floor crying. "Don't worry, Ark. I will make sure your next trainer is the best!"

Jordan returns shortly. "So, what did we find out?"

"Ark is innocent, according to Kyla." David replies.

Jordan crosses his arms. "That is all well and good and although I trust her opinion, I am not sure the community will trust her. Furthermore, Debra is pushing for 'justice'.. she has even got a following of trainers backing her.."

David thinks. "There is not much we can do to prove she is innocent.. It is Ark's word against Debra's opinion. Not just any psychic Pokemon can enter the mind of a Zoroark, they have a natural immunity to psychic abilities."

Jordan perks up. "Do you think Lugia could?! I mean, we both saw that Zoey/ Ark was unable to re-enter Lugia's barrier earlier!"

David sighs, looking in the direction Kyla left. "If that is the case.. I have something to do first."

Jordan smirks. "You upset Kyla, didn't you?!"

David nods.

Jordan moves around David and gives him a hard pat on the back, making him step forward. "WELL! You better go get those flowers, lover boy!"

David regains his balance quickly and glances back at Jordan. "I think it will take a lot more than flowers.."

Jordan smiles. "If anyone knows what will make Kyla happy it is you!"

David silently walks away, deep in thought. 'Kyla has 25 Pokemon, at the moment.. If Ark and her team joined her... that would be 52 Pokemon.' David turns a corner, out of sight of Jordan, and leans against a wall in despair. 'That would make her team stronger than mine!!!' David rests his head against the wall. 'I wouldn't stand a chance if she and I battled again! And here I was hoping to beat Chaz.. to earn his blessing to marry Kyla!' Tears of worry flow down David's face as he groans. 'WHAT AM I GOING TO DO?!!!' He exclaims in thought.

Elsewhere, the sun begins to set as Kyla and Chaz venture down a path leading to the beach.

As they reach the beach, Chaz glances around and then back to Kyla, grunting to her.

"I am just clearing my mind.." Kyla replies softly. "I am not interested in any Pokemon around here."

Chaz grunts, pointing to a Slowbro who is slowly walking out of the waves.

Kyla glances at it. "Sure.. it would be nice.. but I am just not in the mood."

Chaz flexes his arm with a smile.

Kyla sighs. "If you insist.."

Chaz steps towards the Slowbro. The Slowbro stops short of the dry sand, turning and blankly eyeing Chaz. Chaz grins evilly at the Slowbro before using Fire Blast. Slowbro counters effortlessly with Hydro Pump.

Kyla sits on the sand and watches. "You realize you have the type disadvantage, Chaz."

Chaz grunts over his shoulder in rebuttal.

Kyla shrugs. "Have it your way."

Chaz charges towards Slowbro with a Thunder Punch, but before he can make contact, Slowbro freezes him in place with his Psychic Power. Chaz struggles against the invisible force but still can not move.

Kyla perks up. "Wow! Is Slowbro seriously overpowering you?!"

Chaz grunts as he uses Rage and Overheat.

Slowbro seems confused by Chaz's efforts, cocking its head to the side.

The wind picks up around Chaz as he maintains eye contact with Slowbro.