A silence filled the air. Why does it feel like I was hit by a truck? Anthony thought to himself. He sat up and realized that he was hanging upside-down from a tree. He twitched out of shock and found himself falling through the smaller branches down a few feet. A pain filled his neck as he rubbed it. He leaned up against the tree taking a good look at where he was. A place of tranquility from his childhood, the lake located on the island south of Kanto. East Marine, his home island. Anthony stumbled to his feet looking down at himself, he was returned to his human form. Spending a year as a pokemon came with a year of age for his body. The pajamas he had on before his transformation were on him, moderately tighter than before, but still comfy enough to wear. He stretched his legs and began walking to the lake, to make one last good check. It’d been a while since he had been so tall, and the lack of the weight of his tail made walking feel awkward. He kneeled next to the lake, and took a good look into it. Seeing his reflection in the cool water showed his hair the same style as before, as if it never grew out, but one thing struck him as he looked closer. The color of his eyes had changed to a deep purple. He leaned closer to the water to make sure he wasn’t going crazy, but yes, his eyes had turned purple. Anthony stood up scratching his chin. Did Wem and Jirachi mess up? He thought to himself looking down at his reflection, before he heard some foot steps in the grass. Anthony turned his head, to see a shag headed person walking through the trees, garbed in black. The tired look on this familiar face looked up at Anthony. It was Tyler. Tyler was holding his head, as if he had a huge headache, and like Anthony, his eyes had turned a sharp purple. Neither said a word, as Tyler walked over to the water, tripping, and falling face first into the shallow water. Anthony looked over at him, pondering whether to be angry, afraid, or sympathetic. Was it really Tyler’s fault for all of the death and destruction? Or was it what Wem told him it was. Tyler got up slowly, as if he was letting the cold water wake him up. He looked over at Anthony.
  “I didn’t do that did I?” He asked. Anthony didn’t reply. “I didn’t cause the death of some people, and cause all that destruction… did I?!” He asked Anthony, demanding for an answer. Anthony looked at him.
  “It isn’t likely for us all to have the same dream. Yes Tyler, you did all of that.” Anthony said, trying to hide the coldness from his voice. Tyler frowned, which was the first time Anthony ever saw him frown. Tyler stood up from his position. He looked at Anthony before heading off to the path back to town.
  “I’ll see you around…” Tyler said gloomily.
  “You too…” Anthony said looking up at him.

  The wind was oddly cold that day. Tyler looked around the forest, heading down the path. East Marine didn’t allow cars on it. You could go around the island on boat, or go through it on bike or Ponyta. Usually the weather is warm, never dropping below 60, but today it was worse. Walking around in pajamas didn’t help at all. He clenched his fist, in anger at himself. I’m stronger than that! He thought, how come I couldn’t fight it! He thought angrily. What he didn’t know is the fact his eyes began glowing. His fist clenched more and more, and soon he noticed that trees in the area began snapping like twigs. He let go of his hands looking around, then looking back at his hand.
  “I’m still a psychic?” He asked himself. He held his hand out and a rock he was looking at flew to it like a magnet. He turned his hand over looking at the back of it then turning it back, his palm facing his face. My scar is permanent. I’ll never be able to escape what I’ve done… He thought.

  “WAAAH!” Shane shouted as he crumpled onto the hard ground. Only to feel a heavier impact after his weird impact. Shane pushed Josh off of him and stumbled to his feet. Josh also got up. They took one look at each other and smiled.
  “We’re humans again!” They said gleefully, giving a high five. Josh and Shane never really had hung out before the transformation, but it proved a bond between the two. Shane suddenly pulled back his hand. He groaned in pain to open his hand, cuts made in it.
  “Huh?” Josh said. “How’d that happen?” He asked. Shane looked at Josh’s hands and looked up at him.
  “Take one good look at your fingernails…” He said. Josh looked confused, and looked down at his hands. Josh’s hands had around 7 inch fingernails.
  “WAH?!” Josh said looking down at his hands. He began shaking his hands around, and suddenly they retracted, appearing to be normal fingernails again. Shane laughed at him.
  “What are you laughing at! At least I don’t have wings coming out of my back!” Josh said trying to get Shane to shut up.
  “Wha…?” Shane said turning around. Large, Ninjask like wings had sprouted out of his back. Oddly enough, his clothes seemed to have thin slits for it to fit through. Josh began to laugh at his sudden surprise. Shane shot a glare at Josh, and thought of himself without the wings, and soon they disappeared.
  “I take it Wem didn’t do so well.” Josh said. Shane nodded.
  “Look on the bright side. We’re human mostly.” Shane said. Josh nodded. “Now lets find out where we are…” He said and they began walking amongst the tree. Taking two steps, suddenly they heard the snapping of branches. A loud thud and suddenly Shane’s legs gave out and he fell to the ground. Josh’s face quickly turned from a look of shock to a look of happiness. Josh fell on the ground laughing, because on top of Shane, was Jake and Gerard. Jake seemed to be taller, and a bit leaner, while Gerard had grown a bit from muscle. Josh held out a hand, which Gerard took, and he pulled him up. Gerard turned around holding a hand out for Jake, and he took that. Jake just chuckled looking at Shane.
  “Thanks…” Shane said sarcastically bringing himself to his feet dusting himself off. Both Jake and Gerard grinned looking at each other, high-fiving.
  “We’re normal!” They said in unison as the sound of their hands colliding filled the air. But then they just looked around.
  “Where are we?” Gerard asked with a confused tone.
  “It’s familiar, but I can’t put my finger on it.” Jake said.
  “I have a feeling I know.” Shane said. “Come on.” He said waving as he began walking blindly into the woods, which all three followed. Moving apart the branches, the four reached a familiar area. The lake on East Marine.  Shane grinned, and Josh smiled as he ran over to the familiar waters.
  “Look who arrived.” Another familiar voice said. Josh looked up to see Anthony sitting on the shore near him. It struck Josh as odd that he didn’t notice him.
  “Hi Anthony.” Shane said as he walked over with Jake and Gerard close behind. Anthony nodded.
  “Hello indeed…” Anthony said, a troubled tone filling his voice.
  “You ok?” Jake asked, walking out from behind Anthony. Anthony shook his head.
  “It’s nothing. I’ll figure out in time. You guys head home. I’m keeping a mental note of who’s showing up.” He said, looking into the woods.
  “Who’s shown up?” Gerard asked.
  “Just Tyler.” He said. “Don’t worry. He’s normal now.” Anthony added. Jake looked at him suspiciously then nodded. Jake and Gerard looked at each other.
  “Mom and dad are gonna be pissed…” Gerard said. Jake chuckled nervously.
  “Lawls, we better rush home.” Jake replied. Both nodded rushing off. Josh and Shane looked at each other.
  “I have my own family to talk to.” Shane said as he walked off. Josh chuckled.
  “Inform me how it goes.” Josh said running off. Then slowed down instantly. Anthony looked at him then looked into the woods.
  “Thomas… And hopefully Aaron.” Anthony said as he looked in.


  “Where am I…?” A voice said. Mallory opened her eyes, to realize she was flat on her back. She couldn’t remember what had happened, but she was on the ground. Don’t tell Mom. It’s all she could remember. She sat up to look around. She saw a familiar face, but his hair was a blinding yellow. Thomas was on the ground, his hair seemed to be died the color of a yellow crayon. “Thomas?” She said as she shook him. He groaned as his eyes opened slowly.
  “Mal?” Thomas said as his yes opened. She nodded.
  “Aren’t you… dead?” He said but slowing down realizing he was human. He happily jumped to his feet.
  “What do you mean by that?” Mallory asked slowly. Confusion filled her voice like water in a glass. Thomas looked at her sighing.
  “Nothing.” He said holding a hand out to her. Mallory grabbed it and he pulled her up to her feet. “Come on, we need find our way out of here… wherever here is.” Thomas said, wondering about their surroundings. Mallory nodded as the both began stumbling throughout the bright forest. The sun began beating down on their heads, causing a sweat to form. It must have been around 2 something in the afternoon, due to the heat. Neither of them commented, and both stayed quiet. She wanted to ask Thomas questions,  but she didn’t want to bother.

  After what seemed like hours, the two stumbled out of the woods, arriving at what must have been a mirage. They had arrived at East Marine’s lake. Thomas smiled a bit.
  “We’re home.” He said happily. Mallory nodded. Thomas looked at her.
  “I’m gonna go see my family! I’m sure they missed me!” He said dashing away.
  “He never stays still.” A voice said. Mallory looked around. Anthony walked over from the sands of the beach. Mallory giggled with a nod.
  “It’s in his nature.” She commented, looking at him disappear down the path. Anthony nodded. He looked at Mallory and nodded again, as if confirming something.
  “I must be on my way.” He said. I knew he would do it, he though to himself as he began to walk away.
  “You looked troubled Anthony. Something wrong?” She asked. Anthony nodded.
  “Your brother. I’ve been waiting all day, and I’ve seen everyone. But him. Seeing you confirms my theory.” He said.
  “Your theory?” Mallory questioned.
  “Yes. You died on Mount Gold. We were all given one wish to turn back. Aaron decided to bring you back instead.” Anthony said. Mallory looked at him.
  “He… did?” She looked at him confused. Her and I got in fights a lot, this caused her to be confused as to why I would save her. Anthony nodded.
  “I’m only assuming so. Stick around. You might find out, but I’d rather not keep my own family waiting.” Anthony replied. Mallory looked at him.
  “See you around…” She said gloomily.
  “Bye.” Anthony said walking off. Mallory waited till he was completely.
  “Don’t tell mom…” She whispered to herself, as she began to head home herself.

  Mallory unlocked the door to the house. Mom was off at work, as well as Dad during this time of day. She closed it locking it again heading up to her room, but stopped at the phone. She noticed someone had called while Mom and Dad were gone. She pressed play.
  “You have one new message.” It said in the monotone voice.
  “Hi this is Sue. Jake and Gerard have come home today!” Jake and Gerard’s mother’s voice said coming out of it. “Kelly called me to tell me that Josh returned. I called to wonder if Aaron had came home. The boys told me that nothing bad happened, but they’d prefer not to explain it. I can trust them that things went fine. I’m just glad their home. Call me back, bye.” It continued as the long beep filled the still air. Mallory sighed as she headed up the stairs. She slammed into her bed and drifted off to sleep.

  Things seemed to slowly be turning back to normal. There was no fuss besides families hugging their returning kids to death, all that happened is all the signs for missing kids being taken down. Things seemed at peace… On their half.