Cost and Risk

The sun was about to set and the gang was at the leader’s tent.

You looked at your two companions and hugged your little sister. “So were the two of you able to wind down a bit?” You asked and Rachael said. “We were able to relax and talk to some people. A Kirlia whose family is here.”

“Yeah, this place is pretty nice.” His 6 year old sister said.

You smile at the words, but look away a bit. ‘Her family… I hope ours are okay… despite being one of the infected.’ and then you said, “Come on, let’s speak to her so we can get our spot to sleep.”

The three entered the tent and met the Serperior. “Pardon me, we would like to know where a tent is available for us to stay in?”

“Ah, you came back just in time. Nikita will escort you.” When the Serperior leader said that, a Meinshao appeared from the left side of the tent. You had to ask, “How could the Meinshao just appear like that huh?”

“Well we have sections of the tent that also go to different rooms.” The Serperior said.

“If you three are ready, I can escort you.” she said as she headed towards the entrance and she walked onward.

You looked at your little sister who looked back and he then looked at your medallion. ‘We made it... we found a survivor camp to stay at... We’re safe.’ you thought to yourself, but you can’t help but recall the close calls you had. ‘But is that really enough. There are still infected that are roaming around, possibly attacking other families who aren’t so lucky. There’s also the Scrafty predator, there are those who’ll eat the infected Pokémon, if they encounter our parents and beat them...’ you look up at the orange sky.

'I just don’t know… They did say that they wanted my sister and me safe, and they would prefer our safety over finding out this mess, but who knows how long will it take before this is over, what will happen to us, to them and to others.... What should I do? Mom... Dad...’ you wondered, not knowing what is the right thing to do.

“Well it’s been a long day, we’ll decide what to do in the morning.” Rachael said as they looked at the fighting type.

The Meinshao then approached a tent. “There’s 3 beds for you there. I hope you’ll be fine for the night.” You nod your head, “Thank you for everything.”

All three of them laid down on a makeshift bed and the girls closed their eyes, while the electric type stared up at the tent roof thinking of what to do. ‘If it comes down to it, I can leave my sister here with someone to look after… I just… oh Mom, Dad… what do I do?’ he thought as he closed his eyes.

You felt yourself being shaken awake by someone, “You three need to wake up right now!” A voice spoke out, a Pokèmon being an Machoke.

“What’s wrong?!” Rachael asked.

“Infected Pokémon are attacking the gate!”