Common Interest
Last time, Icy and Sara found out about the Spectral League from Professor Oak who also informed then that Kelly and Nicky were there too. They decide to head to the Spectral Islands themselves. Meanwhile, Trinity seems to be being followed by some strange pokémon. What’s in store for them next?
Trinity made her way to the store to pick up some healers and other various items. She was always prepared. She had to be since most everyone on this island knew her, and everyone wanted to challenge her. For these reasons, Trinity was always prepared. She stopped right before entering. Quickly, she turned her head.
“Who’s there?” she asked. Her eyes scanned the area, but cold find nothing.
Behind the bushes, the figure waited. It breathed quickly, hoping it hadn’t been spotted.
“You better stop following me or I’ll teach you a lesson.” She turned back around and entered the store. The figure stayed its ground and waited for her to complete her business.
“Good morning Trinity,” said the shopkeeper.
“Morning Sam. Did you get any new pokémon trainer magazines in yet?”
“No Trinity, not for another week I think. I will set them aside for you if you like.”
“That’s ok. I might not be staying on this island much longer… I need to get started earning badges. This trainer matches are getting boring.”
“You are an excellent trainer Trinity. I’m sure someone like you will definitely win the Spectral League Championship.”
“I hope I do too. Oh, I almost forgot, I need to pick up a few healers and pokéballs from you please.”
“No problem. Here ya go. That’ll be 50 pokébucks.”
“That cheap?”
“Heh, least I can do. Go on, you earned it. I’m sure you don’t make enough money battling those half-baked trainers at the stadium.”
“Ya got that right…”
“Trinity, you take care. Good luck!”
“Thanks Sam.” Trinity waved and left the store. She headed to the nearby pokécenter to heal her pokémon before setting off to another island.
Meanwhile
Icy and Sara were packing to go to the Spectral Islands. Icy was placing a few last items in his bag when suddenly his body went limp. “AGHHHHHHH,” he cried as Sara shocked him.
“Pihehehe!!!” she laughed while Icy shook around.
“Hey, why’d ya do that?”
“I dunno, to be funny. We are pikachus, why not enjoy it and play little games like that?”
“I guess you leave me no other choice.” Icy turned around and shocked her back. The two began firing off attacks. The other pokémon watched the two play.
“They look so funny doing that,” Buttercup said.
“Hope they don’t hurt each other,” said Aura.
The phone rang. Icy stopped his attack but was then shocked once more by Sara. “My head is ringing…”
“I’ll get it.” Sara skipped cutely over to the phone and answered it. “Viridian Forest Gym, Sara speaking.”
“Sara. Hello, this is Bill and have I great news for you.”
“Oh, hello Bill. Really, can you make it quick, me and Icy are about to head out to Professor Oak’s before going to the Spectral Islands.”
“You really should come here first. Now if you can.” Bill said one more thing to Sara. She dropped the phone as she heard him.
Icy picked himself up and called to Sara. “What’s wrong?”
“We need to visit Bill right away.”
“Is it about…”
She nodded.
“Ok.” Icy grabbed Windstorm’s pokéball and they left. “Windstorm, come out.” His Pidgey appeared. “Please take us to Bill’s Lighthouse.” Windstorm crowed and took off for the lighthouse.
“Are they?”
“Yes my grace. I will be there.”
“Excellent. With him out of the way, nothing can stop me.”
Windstorm landed outside the lighthouse. “Here we are. Do you think this is it?”
“I hope so. But… is this really what we want?”
“Yes… It’s what we should do as well… Don’t worry.”
The two pikachus entered the lighthouse where Mewtwo greeted them. “Welcome Icy, Sara.”
“MEWTWO!!!”
“Relax, I’m not here to harm you or Bill. In fact, this event and situation should be rather familiar to you both.”
“That’s right.”
“Well, this time, someone else has aided us in finding, answers.”
“Who?”
“You will see. Come, I just show you both something first.”
“What Mewtwo.”
“I found this relic a long time ago. I believe it was used by Mew. The Mew that created me. I am interested in finding that Mew. Bill tells me you are headed to the Spectral Islands and that this relic supposedly came from around there. I must ask of you to locate the Mew that lives there. It would mean a lot to me Icy.”
“Sure Mewtwo… As long as you don’t go trying to trick me or something.”
“Why ever would I do such a thing?”
“Don’t get me…” Icy was interrupted by Bill.
“Icy, you and Sara made it. This is wonderful. I see Mewtwo greeted you already. That Mew he’s talking about, it’s most definitely is Mewtwo’s genetic mother. I think that if they were to meet, it would be a very beneficial experience for Mewtwo, perhaps even cause him to develop a compassionate side, ehh.”
“Don’t push it Bill. I merely want to have the opportunity to meet the pokémon who created me.”
“Ok ok…”
“Bill, is it true? Does it work?”
“I can’t say for sure, but it’s definitely been improved. This time, I am confident you will be cured Icy. And with Team Rocket gone for good it seems, there’s no chance of you being turned back after this.”
“Why now? Why just before I leave, Mewtwo asks this favor, and you uncover a new cure?”
“Icy,” Sara said scolding.
“I understand your concern over the timing of this all, but can’t you accept it may be a coincidence?”
“Alright.”
“Well, anyways, I have been working day and night on this new formula trying to find out why you reverted back suddenly. The problem was due to many things, but I think we’ve modified enough of them that so long as the Transpokéfier Gun is gone, you will be human for good this time.”
“I hope you are right.”
“Me too. Human again… I’ve been Pikachu for so long now, I had almost forgotten how it felt.”
“It beats this… Besides, no one on the Spectral Islands will understand the whole story, and why blame em…” Everyone laughed.
“It certainly is a trouble I’m sure. But we had help for a very informative source.”
“Who, who helped you?”
A man walked out from behind the door.
“Janus.”
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“Yes. I am Janus. You must recognize me from TV News.”
“Uh huh. You defeated Team Rocket and brought Giovanni to justice.” Mewtwo cringed at Giovanni’s name.
“That is correct. That man had driven fear into the people for long enough. It was time someone showed him up.”
“You helped Bill and Mewtwo create a new cure for us?”
“Well, Team Rocket kinda did the work for us. When I defeated them, I took the files they had and uncovered this. Believe it or not, I have heard many things about you, so I was interested in using this knowledge to aid you.”
“That’s very kind of you.”
“Don’t mention it. I am merely trying to bring peace and balance back to this world. And you child, you are one of many victims of Team Rocket. Thus, I have come to see that you are cured of this. The tonic should be ready in a few minutes. Perhaps it be best to spend these last moments as pikachus wisely?”
“Ok. C’mon Sara. We outta enjoy being pikachus one last time.” Sara smiled and ran with Icy outside. Janus watched the two pikachus playing with each other.
“They are nothing more than children…,” he thought to himself.
“It’s ready Janus. Shall we can our subjects in?”
“Yes. I am eager to see if it works this time.” Janus called for Icy and Sara to come back.
“Well, this is it again. Ugh, you have something for us to wear right?”
“Oh course Icy. Here you are. And here you are Sara.”
“Here are the tonics. The effects should reverse almost immediately.”
Icy and Sara drank the tonic Janus gave to them. Janus watched hopefully. Within seconds, they began transforming back into humans once more. “Aha! Success!”
“It’s a miracle.”
“We are humans again!” The two quickly put on the clothes Bill left them.
“Are you two done?”
“Yes Bill. It seems to have worked.”
“Of course. I never doubted the outcome.”
“Thank you Janus. We are in your debt.”
“There is no need for thanks. I am just happy to see another one of Giovanni’s messes cleaned up. If Bill you are done seeing me, I should be on my way.”
“Yes Janus. Thanks for dropping by and helping us with this. Safe travels.”
“My thanks.” Janus left the lighthouse and entered a limo. Mewtwo also departed through teleportation.
“It worked my grace.”
“I am aware. They will no longer pose a serious threat. They seem to trust you completely.”
“They are mere children. I do not see how they could pose any threat to our plans.”
“Icy is a curious child though. He looks in places he does not belong. Make sure that while preparations are made, you make no suspicions. The second he gets involved, things will be difficult to plan.”
“I understand.”
Icy danced around the lab happily. “I can’t believe it.”
“And this time guys, it’s for keeps,” Bill interjected.
“I’m so happy. This is the greatest day of our lives.” Icy gave Sara a soft kiss on the cheek. “Are you ready to head home?”
“Yes,” Sara replied returning a kiss to Icy. He kinda blushed then holding her human hand, walked with her outside. They waves good-bye to Bill and were off.
When they arrived back at the gym, Hocus was first to greet them. “Master! You are human once again. And miss Sara too!”
“Yes Hocus. Thanks to Mewtwo, Bill, and Janus.”
“Janus? You mean the guy who defeated Giovanni for good?”
“That’s right.”
“What a marvel. He is quite an impressive guy. On the news today, he rescue a stay Meowth from a tree.”
“Aww.”
“Icy,” Sara motioned.
“Ok. Hocus, excuse us.” Icy followed his girlfriend into the office.
“You’ve grown up a bit since I last really remember you.”
“You saw me as a human only a few months ago.”
“No, I mean I remember back when we were still little kids.”
“Your memory has returned?”
“Yes. I can remember everything. Up until that one day they blasted me with that gun. Then I remember being a Pikachu, until I found you.”
Icy giggles. “Can you believe the luck in that? Out of all the pikachus in the world I could have fallen in love with, who’d of guessed it would be the girl I knew next door.”
Sara now giggled. “We have quite a story. I bet someday, someone will write a book about our crazy adventures.”
Icy nodded. “They sure would be interesting.” Icy took Sara’s hand and led her back into the main gym.
“So, we should get packed for our trip. We will no doubt be staying a long time in The Spectral Islands right?”
“If there’s a pokémon league there, I will spend as long as it takes to become a master in it.”
“And I’ll be there cheering you on from the sidelines.” Sara smiled as Icy beamed with excitement.
“Oh, I almost forgot. Let’s just see if my psychic powers are back to normal as well.” He focused on a few forestballs. They quickly floated towards him. “Hahaha, no sweat.” Icy mentally juggled the forestballs while Sara just stood there laughing.
“You are so awesome doing that Icy. Hehehe.” She and Icy played some games together and with their pokémon that night. In the morning, they got themselves ready to head over to Professor Oak’s to get the tickets to The Spectral Islands.
And so, our friends finally are cured of Team Rocket’s evil plan. At last, they are humans, and this time, for good. What new adventures will they have while visiting The Spectral Islands? We will find out net time on Pokémon: Icy’s Quest.