ten years old is not a happy place

[tracedmemories]

[ Sniff. She doesn't know where she is. She doesn't know how she got out. She doesn't know how to keep from getting taken back.

Just then something makes scratching sounds against the wood.

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[neverwinged]

[ Some people on board this airship were just mean :| Zack was only trying to have a little fun in the control room, sheesh. So this is tiny Zack, pouting with arms folded as his pikachu pouts right along with him. ]

Well, now 'm bored. What should we do, lil' buddy?

[ but pikachu's ears perk up, and he points towards a room nearby, going "Pi pi!" So Zack, curious for adventure-type things, wanders over, and peers inside. ]

Ya hear somethin' in here? I don' see nothin'.

[tracedmemories]

[ Luxray hears that annoying little mouse, so he's going to start growling and scratching at the door more. ]

S-Stop that! Please-- Don't-- [ Shelke hears you coming, Zack, and her eyes go wide as she clamps her hands over her mouth, trying not to let him hear her. She's scared of going back. She doesn't want to go back. If she has to be there another day, she'll die. ]

[neverwinged]

[ Well, they both hear that growl. Pikachu gets a bit freaked and jumps up on Zack's shoulder, trembling. ]

Huh, tha's weird.

Helloooo? Anyone hidin' in here-- oh! [ and this would be a lightbulb going off ] Are we playin' hide an' seek? Aw, no fair, startin' without me! [ and closer to that closet he steps, because let's face it, the closet is the best place to hide ]

[tracedmemories]

[ Shelke lets out a terrified squeak as she hears someone getting closer, and in response to her distress, Luxray starts growling louder and more threatening-like, trying to protect his little mistress. ]

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[tembleques]

[THE SNIFFING] Who are you hiding from?