Oct 23, 2010 09:30
[In the Pokemon Center of Azeala Town, Minnie is sitting up in bed. She's still wearing some gauze here and there, but the bruises are losing their swell, her hair is neat and combed with the classic bow, she's finally had some baths, and there's a happy look on her face. She is addressing the Pokegear,video, ready to talk.]
Greetings to all. Now that I've begun my recovery, I feel it's only fair to give everyone who worked so hard towards me a full explanation, and an update.
[With that, her smile begins to fade, and she puts her hands together on her lap.]
Over one week ago, I was in the city of Goldenrod with my dear friend Melfina. That night, I didn't want to disturb her sleep, so I left to look at the Gym... I was going to take it on the following morning. That is when... 'Tarantulas' approached. He never said his name, nor did I ever fully see what he looked like... just his... eyes.
[A hard swallow, but she makes herself continue.]
He wanted me to come with him, and when I refused, he became violent, and I was put to sleep. When I woke up, I was tied up, with all but one Pokemon of my own gone. I didn't know where I was. He had overheard me once saying I was a mouse before coming to this world, and so... wanted to see if he could discover exactly how that happened. I was his test subject, his experiment.
[She lifts up one wrapped arm, looking at it.]
It was very painful. He knew no mercy, and my pleas fell upon deaf ears. When his frustration grew, so did his violence. Apparently he wasn't learning very much from me.
[Arm goes back down.]
I had no idea how much time had passed... but one day, he had left to gather more supplies, leaving his Pokemon to guard me. But... I suppose they thought I was too weak and frightened to do anything, so they paid little attention to me. I managed to slip out of the ropes, grab my things, and make a run for it. I didn't know where I was going... all I knew was that I needed to get away, and hide. I didn't stop until I found the Slowpoke well, and that is where I hid... until a great many of you found me.
I have no doubts that he will try this again - I have been told this is not his first kidnapping. He is cruel, and relentless... He must be stopped. He goes after those who are alone, so you must stay close to your friends.
[And with that last word, she brightens a little.]
... My friends. I cannot thank you enough for everything. For those who searched, for those who cared, for those who talked to me... you all helped me. Even with the darkness of Tarantulas and others, they are drowned out by the light of the love in this world. I am... very touched, to know the number of people who worried over me. It makes me so happy to know that we can band together, everyone fighting for a single cause. Even when I was in the greatest of pain, I did not give up hope I would see my loved ones again. I could not have survived without you.
For those who have found my Pokemon, and taken care of them... Mickey, the Azumarril. Goofy, the Onix. Donald, the Pidgeot. Pluto, the Haunter. I'm sorry if they caused you any trouble, but I owe you deeply for the care you provided for them. I hope to be reunited with all of them soon. And as for me... when the time is right, I'll be heading back to Violet Town. The Goldenrod Badge will simply have to wait, we do have a festival coming soon. I promised to help.
[She places both hands over her heart.]
... I love all of you very much. You are always with me, in my heart. You are my precious family.
[And thus her speech ends. For anyone interested in action, after the speech Minnie is trying to get out of bed and walk. It's a little painful and she's wobbling, much to the distress of a nearby nurse!Chansey.]