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Zeno, a teen on the run from his past life, finds his way to Alola in hopes of restarting his life as a regular Pokémon Trainer with his partner, Growlithe. However, no matter how hard he tries, he can't full...
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I returned Mimi as Gladion pushed me aside and gripped Hau's shirt. "WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED HAU!?"
I yanked Gladion off of Hau. "Now's not the time for that Gladion. We have to all calm down and find out the facts."
I looked at Hau. "What happened here Hau?"
He took a deep, shaky breath. "Team Skull came out of nowhere. I had Gabite and Passimian guard the children, but somehow Team Skull overpowered me. And that lady with the white Salazzle took Lillie to Po Town."
Hau buried his face into his hands. "I wasn't strong enough Zeno. I couldn't save her. I wasn't as strong as you. I'm sorry."
I put a hand on Hau's shoulder, stunned that he thought I was more powerful than him. "Look Hau, we're going to get her back, no matter what."
"We need to go now!" Gladion insisted and started towards the door.
"No," Hau said, sitting up. "Before I blacked out, the lady warned me that Zeno alone can go to Po Town. Anyone else other than him would cause Lillie to suffer."
"Why me?" I wondered.
"She said," Hau started. "She said because Guzma wanted to see what you were made of."
I clenched a fist. "Guzma wants revenge for me humiliating him."
I stood. "I'll go, but I won't be alone. I have my Pokémon and that's all I'll need. Still," I said, looking at Gladion. "I was wondering-"
"Take him," he said, tossing me his clawed Premier Ball. "You'll need him. And I'll try to get you one of your own. You might need one."
Whatever he meant by that, I would figure out later and I nodded my thanks. "I'll be back with Lillie. I promise."
Hau grabbed my shirt, his grip weak. "Don't die Zeno. Be strong. Not like me."
I would have to deal with his doubts about himself later, but at the moment, I had a friend I needed to save.
I heard everyone else wish me good luck as I ran out the doors, but Acerola stopped me when I reached the wilted grass outside.
"What?" I asked.
"I don't have much to offer," Acerola said. "But if you need to get to Po Town fast, talk to the guy in the Kimono robes on the beach. I'm sure he'll give his Sharpedo to go faster."
I nodded. "Thanks."
I rushed towards the beach and almost choked when I spotted the guy Acerola was talking about.
"Grimsley!?" I said in disbelief when I got closer.
He smiled. "That's me. I'm assuming you know me from somewhere?"
"You're part of Unova's Elite 4," I said, still amazed. "Famous for his excellent use of Dark Pokémon."
He shrugged. "Was part of the Elite 4. I retired recently. Now I'm spending my days here in Alola. It's quite refreshing."
