Waking up inside a Pokéball, was odd. I believe it was the first time this had happened. Something I wasn't too thrilled about. It wasn't that the ball itself was uncomfortable but something about this felt, wrong somehow. I popped out of the ball and swept my gaze around. I wasn't in a room I recognized either. I let my nose get to work and I can't pick up Nora's scent at all. I feel my face screw up into a snarl before taking a calming breath. I cannot let any rage consume my better judgement right now. First things first, I check myself over and find that I am more or less back to full strength. I paced through some stretches and nod to myself before getting better bearings on this room. I inspect the ball I came out of and notice it isn't mine. It has an odd design the lid is black, and it has blue star on it. The three others that are attached to a belt are normal looking and had no other identification marks.

  The room is rather bland, but I set to work letting my nose take in scents in the room but to not recognize any of them. The empty bed, not holding any hints neither did the drawers tucked under the bed. Managing to wedge one open I find it's full of a woman's... unmentionables. I shake my head pushing the drawer shut before narrowing my eyes at a laundry basket at the other end of the room. I trot to it and sniff at it focusing on finding anything familiar. I huff not getting anything that would give me an idea of who has taken me away from my Lady I knock the tall basket over and look inside. My blood runs cold as I look at what I recognize as a Police uniform. I bite back a snarl of rage pulling the uniform top out and noting everything I can about it. I recognize the insignia is of the Viridian Police department. It is definitely an Officer Jenny uniform.

  So, someone decided that I was worth the risk to attempt to steal, do they? As well as impersonation of an Officer? Well then... I suppose I will have to ensure they regret their decision and feel the gravity of my displeasure. Gripping the belt with the Pokéballs in my mouth I plan to take it with me as evidence. These balls have to be registered to someone and that someone is the thief, or these are victims like I am. Either way it's a win.

  Smashing my way through the door with Rock Smash was simple enough. Although the noise was definitely something I could have done without, but I definitely wasn't getting out otherwise. Poking my head out of the door and into a hallway I noted it was empty before looking for a fire exit sign. It would be the perfect way out and it is a picture sign not one full of words I can't read. Squeezing out of the whole I made in the door the belt of balls tightly clamped in my jaws I scampered down the hall.

  Hoping not to be spotted during my escape was wishful thinking, but I didn't think I'd be caught so soon. A guy in a black outfit with a red R on his chest and white gloves the go halfway up his forearms, a set of matching white boots that go halfway up his shins. I let my fur lift as my hackles rise a muffled yet menacing growl leaving my throat. His hand going towards their own belt that had two Pokéballs on it was the only action that they had the ability to do. I pounced at him using Quick Attack connecting with the guy's gut. Landing back on my paws I spared only a glance at the now unconscious guy before speeding off down the hall.

  I have never been so thankful that I kept up with my physical training. I felt my body lighten after a while of using Quick Attack it felt different, but I didn't have the time to ponder it. This place is huge! Also not finding a fire exit or something similar is due for concern. I subdued two more men in similar uniforms to the first.

  A blaring alarm began to sound making me growl in annoyance. It was bad enough I can't figure my way through this place, now I will have to deal with more. Sliding around another corner I find myself in an annoying situation. The way forward is blocked by a woman in white with a large black and grey dog like Pokémon with red eyes and is easily two times my size of not more so. They are in front of a set of stairs going up. That has to be the way out.

  [Oh? A Vulpix is causing all of this fuss? Mightyena handle it.]

  The giant dog took a few steps forward and it began to growl at me. I glanced back around the corner I came from as I backed up a bit, I could see a few others coming this way. I took a deep breath in through my nose, putting all my irritation and killing intent into my glare. I met the Mightyena's gaze, it froze up and I charged. If it dares to stand in my way, I will show no more mercy.

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  POV Belladonna

  It's been three days since several Pokémon were stolen from the Viridian Pokémon Center. One of them, being Alistar. Nora has been devastated ever since. She has refused to meet with the officer or the nurse when they come to see her. Zinnia and I have both done our best to cheer Nora up. Zinnia believes that Alistar is okay because he's strong. I'm inclined to believe her, but it doesn't change that he was taken. It makes little sense as to how, because Nora has Alistar's ball. It was returned to her after leaving the recovery room. Both Zinnia and I saw when she collected it. There is no doubt it's Alistar's ball, even the Pokédex confirmed it to be sure before she took it.

  We can only wait for him to be found or for Alistar to find his way back on his own. From how he was when I was a threat. Then how he reacted when Raticate attacked. He wouldn't leave when he's so protective of her, at least not willingly. One of the officers had the audacity to suggest Alistar ran away. A foolish statement, one without merit, but Nora had heard them, and she looked like she's been struck across the face. What I wouldn't give to be able to bite that insufferable man for his words.

  I lay myself near the door while Zinnia takes a spot near the window. We aren't sure when or if whoever took Alistar will be back. One thing is sure in the time I've watched that Vulpix there is only one person he listens to and obeys. He will be back, I just hope it is soon.

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  Alistar POV

  Six days, six. This god forsaken forest is hell to navigate. It would be easier to do so if I wasn't being chased around by the idiots in black outfits, but I get the feeling I'm getting closer and closer to finding my way back to Nora. My fur is a mess, I'm running on less than an hour of sleep, and I know I'm flagging. I haven't had time to eat properly or nearly at all more than a berry or two I managed to choke down as fast as I could. Those Green and Blue ones. The ones that I thought would keep me awake came in handy to keep me moving and away from those whack jobs. I had sat down to rest for a minute dropping the belt with the balls I had taken. Bite marks in the belt where my teeth have been littered across it.

  I slump laying my head down next to it trying to stay awake. I really could use one of Nora's hugs right about now. Her warm hugs are the best.

  I shot upright with a gasp and look around as my instincts scream at me. I lock eyes with a rather familiar Mightyena who I happened to give them a nasty bite wound on their right foreleg. It had been clearly healed with some high-grade potions, but it left a scar where I bit him.

  "Back for more?" I push myself up onto my legs a bit shakily. My previous life and the last stand I had flash before my eyes. I set my legs in position to keep myself upright and with a tired breath in I lower slightly baring my teeth. This is the fifth time he's found me, but I can't stay here and fight. "Then come and get me mutt." I snarl out as heat pours out of my mouth. I am so close to being back where I belong, and I won't let this mutt stop me from that. I feel a bubbling angry inferno in my chest begging to be released and I think it is about time I do just that.

  Mightyena closed the distance quickly sparks of electricity flickering between its jaws. I had got grazed by that when we fought the first time. I don't think I can dodge it this time. I take in a deep breath through my nose and opening my own maw a condensed ball of fire erupted forth. Mightyena dodged to the right. The ball of fire however upon hitting the ground burst outwards still hitting the hound in the side granting me a window. I once again grab the belt and started to run while I had the distraction. The fire started to spread wildly as it hadn't rained in two weeks.

  I stubbled and nearly fell on my face multiple times, getting tripped up by roots. That was until I broke from the next bush and rolled end over end into a field of grass. I recognized this field. This is outside Viridian City, which means... I snap my head to the left and pushed my already tired and sore body to keep going just a little longer. I can't quit when I'm nearly there. Nearly to Nora, nearly to my warm bed, nearly to seeing justice done. I felt one of my hind legs finally give out.

  I had just made it to the street, it was the middle of the night, and the streetlights were on. The light of the Pokémon Center was just a little farther, I could see it. It was as if it was there mocking me for my inability to make it. No, I do not surrender. They would have to kill me first! I put everything I have into lifting my front paws and dragging myself to the doors a few inches at a time. A knight never surrenders. A knight never fails in their duty. Even in the direst of conditions they persevere. They survive; they return home with no excuses! I will not stop! The opening of the Pokémon Center's doors had me lifting my head. I felt my eyes well with tears my nose picking up the smell of sugar and honey. I slumped closing my eyes, I could rest now.

  'Nora... I'm home.'