[Jubilife Pokémon Centre]
Cynthia jolted awake as a deep, resonant boom echoed through the night, shaking the walls of the Pokémon Centre. The muffled chatter of hurried footsteps raced past her door, growing louder by the second. Heart pounding, she sat upright, rubbing the sleep from her eyes.
Beside her, Gible stirred, tilting her small, rounded head toward the noise.
"Gib?" The little dragon asked, her voice laced with curiosity.
"I-I don't know." Cynthia replied, throwing her legs over the side of the bed. Anxiety tugged at her chest as she glanced at the clock. It was early, only one in the morning.
What could possibly be causing such an uproar at this hour?
Pulling a cardigan over her pyjamas, she stepped cautiously into the dimly lit corridor, her bare feet making soft sounds against the tile. Gible waddled at her heels, her stubby arms raised slightly as if ready for anything. Cynthia's gaze flicked to the door next to hers. [Y/N]'s room.
She frowned. The door was untouched, as if he hadn't returned at all that night.
Her stomach twisted, but she forced herself to think rationally. "[Y/N]'s fine." She whispered to herself. "He always finds a way."
Before she could linger on the thought, a familiar voice called to her from the far end of the hallway. "Cynthia! The fighting woke you up too?"
She turned to see Flint and Lucian sprinting toward her. Flint's wild red hair was as unruly as ever, but his grin betrayed a strange feeling excitement and unease. Lucian, as composed as always, had an air of gravity about him, his sharp eyes glinting behind his glasses.
"I just got up." Cynthia replied, her voice tinged with concern. "What's happening?"
Flint rubbed the back of his head, his grin fading into something more serious. "It's nuts! The news says East Jubilife's turned into a warzone! Like, full-on chaos!"
Cynthia blinked, unsure if she'd heard him right. "A warzone?"
Lucian nodded solemnly. "He's not exaggerating. The International Police, local authorities, and two members of the Elite Four are engaging Team Rocket. It seems to have been an unplanned raid, but the situation has escalated drastically."
The words hit her like a brick. Jubilife, Sinnoh's shining city of progress and culture, under siege? And two Elite Four members in the fray? Her chest tightened, and she couldn't stop her thoughts from circling back to [Y/N]. Where was he in all of this?
"Come with us." Lucian urged, gesturing toward the stairwell. "There's a broadcast downstairs. We were heading there."
She hesitated, casting one last worried glance at [Y/N]'s untouched door.
Gible nudged her leg gently, as if sensing her hesitation.
Cynthia took a steadying breath and nodded.
"Alright. Let's go."
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In the Pokémon Centre's lounge, the scene was almost as chaotic as what she'd heard in the hallway. A crowd of trainers of all ages was packed into the room, their eyes glued to a large television mounted on the wall. The news broadcast crackled with urgency.
"--Breaking news from Jubilife City! Chaos has erupted as the International Police, supported by Elite Four members Silas and Argenta, clash with Team Rocket forces in a large-scale raid. The situation remains volatile, with explosions and heavy fighting reported throughout Eastern Jubilife. Live footage is coming to you now!--"
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- Vagabond - Male Reader x Pokémon
Fanfiction[Male Reader x Pokémon] The world of Pokémon. A world filled with monsters capable of mass destruction and violence. Somehow Humanity created a way to contain such ferocious creatures, domesticating them and making them household pets. People and Po...
