Chapter 10 Seeing the Unseeable

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Nelson's P.O.V.

I was resting peacefully in my den dreaming I was in Pinna town everything seemed nice it was a beautiful day until suddenly the weather changed I felt something was off as I watched darkness fall on the town the sun had been covered by black storm clouds but wait.
As I looked around I realized they didn't look like normal storm clouds then when I returned my focus everyone in town was gone the place was deserted I felt chills running down my spine.
'This is kind of creepy. Where is everyone?
Then I saw something move in the corner of my eye and saw dark silhouettes of Pokemon on the edges of town all their eyes were glowing red and they looked evil as they slowly crept towards me.
I slowly backed away feeling unnerved by them. "What do you all want?" I asked but not one of them answered I couldn't even make out what Pokemon they were feeling scared and confused I made a run for it trying to get out only to find more dark-figured Pokemon coming in all directions.
I'm cornered! I cowered in a corner feeling scared as they closed in on me I noticed one Pokemon sitting by the water fountain watching with a smirk on their face then suddenly their eyes flashed white and every Pokemon stopped as if under that Pokemon's control.
"W...who are you? and what do you want?"
I asked. They spoke in a deep unsettling voice that sounded possessed. "Darkness is coming, I am very powerful no Mon can stop me, soon enough there will be only darkness."

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I woke up a started breathing hard and sweating. I took a sigh of relief. "Oh thank Arceus it was just another dream," I said to myself then froze in shock realizing. 'It felt like more than just a dream. It was as if I was seeing the future and this is the second time but why? then to my shock, someone answered my question. "Because you were born with a gift." I looked up to see an Umbreon standing in my den I felt the fur along my spine rise and I growled. "Who are you? And what are you doing in my den?" She didn't seem nervous in any way. "Relax I'm not a threat. My name is Mindy by the way." I sat up relaxing a bit but still puzzled as to why she was introducing herself to me. She glanced at me. "Please, you're the only Mon I can come to because of your gift. well, Solarnia has it too but..." she trailed off "Not in a good way." I felt puzzled by that. 'What does she mean? What gift? And how is Solarnia bad? Perhaps I should talk to her later?
Then Mindy let out a deep sigh giving me a serious look. "The time is coming you and your siblings were meant to come to this forest." I tilted my head back staring at her in confusion. "OK I'm sort of lost here, How do you know all this? And how do you even know me?" I asked but in a blink of an eye, she was gone.
I ran outside of my den. "Mindy?.. MINDY!" I shouted out but the Umbreon was nowhere to be found and I felt frustrated. 'I had so much more to ask her. How did she walk away that fast?
I slowly made my way towards the river still wondering where she ran off to. 'There isn't even a trace of her sent she's just gone.
then I spotted a shiny Espeon. Feeling excited I ran over to her. She turned around shooting me with a glare. "You again? look I'm not interested!" She hissed and I stopped. 'I don't recall her being this rude. I hesitated then asked, "Is there a Umbreon named Mindy living around here?" She then looked taken back. "Mindy?.. an Umbreon?." I nodded then she mumbled in a low voice. "Why does that sound familiar?" I frowned as she shook her head. "No, why are you asking?" I felt a bit embarrassed not wanting her to think I was crazy. 'There's no way I'm telling her about seeing her in my den. She'll think I'm weird.
I turned to leave already feeling embarrassed enough to have asked that question. "Oh.. no reason." She held my stare giving me a curious glance. "Then why did you ask? Are you looking for someone? How do you know of that Umbreon?" I hesitated then lied. "Oh, It's just an old friend of mine from the last forest we came from. Now I better go." Then I walked away heading back home.
'If she doesn't live here then why did she show up in my den? And what was she trying to tell me?
I thought as I padded back towards my den. As I was out on my way back home I heard a rustling sound and then noticed two Houndooms walking beside each other muttering in low voices.
I hid in the tall grass ducking down low thankful my leafy ears and tail would blend in easily.
'Better not let them see me. Who knows what they'll do if they are attacking innocent Pokemon.
I perked my ears up to try and hear what they were saying. "I don't know about Jeremy. He talks about ghosts and stuff like properties do you believe him?" The other shrugged. "Well, we have to follow his orders through. We have to kill her if he says it's the right thing to do." I felt my blood run cold. 'Are they talking about Solarnia? I don't understand why they have it out here.
I waited until they were gone and got up running towards Pinna town. Once I got there I heard a familiar voice. "Hey, Nelson!" I turned to see Colton running towards me. "What are you hurrying to town for?" He asked.
"I have to warn Solarnia I saw those Houndooms and overheard them talking about killing someone." I answered and he looked scared as he followed me in. "Umm, I honestly don't think we should stay here this place is nothing but bad news." Colton complained. I frowned. "It's just the Houndooms." He shook his head. "No, it's more than that." I tilted my head to one side. "Like what?"
"Like the town first off hadn't you noticed how shady it looks?" I rolled my eyes as we entered. "Just look around for a minute Nelson." I looked and noticed that some Mons were muttering to each other in hushed voices and once they saw me they stopped. I just shrugged. "So a few Mons might be a little off. But what place is perfect?" He growled. "Anywhere far away from here!" I paused by the water fountain which was the center of town. Colton frowned. "You don't know where she lives do you?" Then I caught sight of the Ninetales walking by. "Hey, Vixy!" I called she paused to look at us. "Do you know where Solarnia lives?" She gave us a long look. "And why are you looking for her?" I thought there was something odd about the way she was acting about it. "I... I need to talk to her about those Houndooms." The Ninetales grunted. "Whatever you say... She lives over there." She pointed with her paw towards a huge-looking house compared to all the others and it was not far from where we stood, there was a path walkway that led right up to it. I felt a little embarrassed seeing how obvious it looked. I rubbed the back of my head with my paw. "Thanks." She placed a paw on my shoulder. "Just be careful ok." I felt odd as I noticed there was concern in her red gaze. "Umm, am I missing something?" I asked. Vixy sighed. "I don't know what it is... but I don't trust her, there's just something off about her."
Colton nodded then smirked at me. "Told you so, Solarnia is very suspicious if you ask me." I frowned. "Well, do you have any proof that she's done anything wrong?" Vixy shook her head. "Not that I can remember anyway." Colton looked more suspicious with that. "Weird because she was stalking me and Cordelia in the forest." Vixy looked a bit worried then suddenly a new voice cut in. "Hmm? who's creeping on who?" Colton jumped in shock and let out a high-pitched squeak. "ERIK S..s-Solarnia... heh we weren't talking about you," He said sheepishly. Her ear only twitched at that. Vixy rolled her eyes "Speaking of being creepy Solarnia where did you come from just now?"
"Oh, I was walking by when I heard someone mention my name." I smiled feeling nervous at her presence. "Solarnia I wanted to talk to you I was just out in the forest and I think those Houndooms are planning to attack again. I overheard them talking about getting rid of Somemon." She held my brown stare. "That's very thoughtful of you Nelson. But I can handle myself thanks you needn't worry."
Then she turned to look at Vixy. "I'd be more careful if I were you Vixy Houndooms can't handle losing a fight, You're lucky you survived that last attack." Then she turned and walked away with her head up high. Vixy and Colton shared an unsettling look.
"Um, how did she know I was attacked? I don't talk to her." Then Colton's eyes grew wide in shock. "Oh, Arceus!! Was it her? I think it may have been her!" Now I was losing my patients. "Enough Colton! Of course, it wasn't her! Solarnia would never do such a thing!"
Vixy still looked unconvinced. "I'm not sure about that Nelson, it almost felt like she was giving me a warning just now." I frowned. "Look I don't have time for this, I'm going home now." I paused feeling curious I had to ask. "Hey do either one of you know of an Umbreon around here?" They both looked puzzled Colton shook his head and so did Vixy. "Not once had I ever seen an Umbreon in town or the forest. why are you asking?" Vixy asked me then I wasn't sure how to answer. "Oh, I was just wondering." Then I quickly hurried away before they could ask more questions feeling embarrassed enough already. Colton padded off and I made my way through town heading home.
Seriously how come everyone hates her? She hasn't even done anything.

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