Fandom A Chance Meeting at Ilex Forest

[JessieSune]

"How? I'm out of ideas...and I'm feeling everyone else's stress and sadness and regret and fear...and I caused it...all of it. Mommy and Daddy won't love me...how could they?"

 

[AmethystRoze]

"Of course they love you Peter, they'll never stop loving you.. their a mommy and daddy. They cant stop loving you."

 

[JessieSune]

"Mommies and daddies stop loving their children all the time. Besides, I'm adopted...they didn't even have to love me...now they'll stop forever...I wish I was a robot -- then I could at least be useful and happy...and never do anything wrong."

 

[AmethystRoze]

"Hey!" Candy suddenly yelled. "Stop that! you're not bad, we both messed up, but youre not bad.... if this make you bad then im bad too."

 

[JessieSune]

This startles Peter out of his wits, but he stops talking.

A moment later the two appear. "Honey, Simon and I have been talking. We have two ideas, with your approval, we'll let Balaa choose. One, she goes with Simon to Shelby's lab. Shelby might keep her, but she can at least help her. Two, Simon turns her into a robot right now, but makes it so that only we can tell her what to do. Do either of those seem acceptable?"

 

[AmethystRoze]

Bryndle looked at her from his position on the floor and nodded. Balaa is still crying into her father but it's gentler. "Did you hear that dearest.

She nodded. "I..i just want what'll make me be good again..."

 

[JessieSune]

"I understand," says Malea, "But you're already good and dear. We love you...so....so much, sweetheart. Nothing will ever change that. So if you had to choose, which one would you like? No matter what you say, you'll mean the world to us."

 

[AmethystRoze]

"I...I don't want to leave you.." She said softly, looking up, asking to be held.

 

[JessieSune]

Malea picks her daughter up and nuzzles her. "Okay, sweetie. So then Simon will do what he knows how to do and you'll be different, but still our baby girl -- still our precious, precious child."

Peter looks miserable.

Simon's LEDs turn green. "I'll change as little of her mind as I can. I've never done this before..."

 

[AmethystRoze]

Bryndle got back up and nodded. "We trust you Simon."

Balaa is comforted by her mothers touch but is still gently sobbing.

Candy nuzzled Peter gently trying to comfort him, herself about to cry.

 

[JessieSune]

Simon gets up and gently prods Balaa. "You know...I'm proud of you. Becoming a robot is scary -- but you get to help a lot of people out and make others happy. Would...would you like a hug?"

Peter can't watch.

 

[AmethystRoze]

Simons approval moved straight through her like a ray of sunshine brightening her soul. She smiled for the first time since the event and hugged the robot.

Bryndle smiled gently, the scene touching and cute.

 

[JessieSune]

Simon begins to glow, and as he does so, Balaa starts to change. Her tail stiffens, and the legs follow, developing ball joints and redundant motors. The transformation makes its way up and up, turning her from toe to head into an electronic version of herself. For just a moment she can't breathe -- then she no longer needs to. Her head feels a bit funny as the contents are quickly transformed into chips and drives and cabling, and the remainder of her blood is converted to lubrication. Last are her bright eyes, which transform into brightly lit LEDs. Simon looks down at his first ever converted Pokemon, and says just one thing.

"Reboot."

 

[AmethystRoze]

"Rebooting..." Her eyes go dark and she sags down before she stand upright once more and her eyes turn back. "Assign Admins"

 

[JessieSune]

"That would be your job," Simon says, releasing the Shaymin from his hug.

Malea's eyes glisten, but she nods. "Admin one is Malea, Shaymin. Identified as mother."

Peter begins to silently sob to himself.

 

[AmethystRoze]

"Admin two is Bryndle, Shaymin identified as father, these are all the admins."

"Confirmed, please assign directive."

Candy is still trying her best to comfort Peter.

 

[JessieSune]

"Your directive is very simple," says Simon. "Live with your family and be happy. Protect them from danger, be a good sister, and...if you can...forgive Simon."

The Ralts, indeed, has become very quiet. "I'm sorry, Balaa. You can make me a robot too. I deserve it."

Malea leans into Bryndle. "I wish I had paid more attention. I didn't know what would happen."

 

[AmethystRoze]

Balaa's monitors appear to blink >< a few times, everything starting to finally make sense. "I.... of course I forgive you Peter... I would be a mean friend if I didn't." She said, walking up the Ralts and giving it a nuzzle.

 

[JessieSune]

He recoils for just a second. "You aren't even a little upset with me? You...but...I..." He's at a loss for words.

Malea dashes to her daughter, scoops her up and tosses her in the air -- but when she comes back down she almost crushes her mother. "Oof...forgot you'd be a little heavier, sweet pea...how do you feel?"

Simon watches silently.

 

[AmethystRoze]

Balaa giggles a little being thrown in the air, and quickly gets off her mother. "Oh.. sorry... I feel, good! It feels strange, but in a good way I think."

Bryndle charges over to his daughter and tackle hugged her.

 

[JessieSune]

Peter wanders away, still too ashamed to stay where he is.

"It's okay," Malea giggles. "So now you have pretty lights and things! What did you learn how to do? ...Are you happy?"

Simon notices Peter's motion and follows him.

 

[AmethystRoze]

"I am happy!...theres lots... wow it might take awhile to get used to this." She said @@ appearing on her monitor.

 

[JessieSune]

A few moments later Peter returns with a strange green light in his eyes. "I have been programmed to explain the full situation that led to this. As I am at fault, I wish to get it off my chest, and then be disciplined. Candy, I hope you'll forgive Simon -- I told him to do this to me."

Malea goes from playfully nuzzling her new robot daughter to watching the scripted Ralts.

 

[AmethystRoze]

Candy watched nervously, but in the end was glad that it happened along with Balaa who wished to hear it.

Bryndle got closer to his beloved, and they all payed their attention to the little Ralts.

 

[JessieSune]

"Some of the memories I will describe were erased, and Simon found them stored deep within. You see, I'm adopted by Danielle and Cassiopeia, because I was rescued from a Pokemon daycare that was using me for...for making perfect offspring. I didn't want to, but I had no choice. Danielle turned me back into a Ralts and wiped my memory, but it was so hasty that it didn't fully work -- and some of the hypnosis I had learned was still in my nature. So I thought it was a harmless prank to hypnotize Balaa, not knowing how strong I was or that I would end up permanently changing her and forcing you all to make this decision. My child brain didn't recognize the harm I was causing, and if my emotions were not being disabled I'd be weeping still over the trouble I have caused. I must be disciplined for my actions, as they have caused pain to your family, but I hope you will understand I never meant any malice -- my mind was still damaged and no one realized. Only Simon knew after scanning me -- I tried very hard to be a good boy and hide all my fears and broken things. After this is over, Simon plans to wipe my memory of all those things, completely -- so I won't know why I did what I did, and will still be heartbroken over it. But perhaps, now, you'll not...not hate me. If you choose to make me a robot, Balaa, I will be glad to serve under you. You are an excellent Shaymin."

Malea's eyes widen as she listens.