Security {N & Cynthia on a Ferris Wheel}

[N]

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As soon as the coaster came to a drop N’s smile grew broader and brighter. For once he didn’t feel like he had to worry about anything, and Cynthia’s laughter only reassured him. Ever since Team Ultimatum had formed he had felt nothing but bitterness towards most humans. He wished he could see Angel, his precious friend again… After all, letting go of someone important never was easy. ”Angel, wherever you are…” N thought; letting go of the bar and raising his arms into the air as the cart wheeled it’s way over to it’s final drop. ”I hope you’re happy.”

And on that last thought the cart dropped down it’s steepest hill yet. N wanted to laugh like a playful little boy, but such a thing was awkward for his age. If he was going to wear his usual attire, he’d at least have to act mature while doing so. ”Anubis doesn’t seem to be enojoying the ride… Guess fast rides aren’t his thing.” N thought with a light-hearted sigh as the cart finally came to a stop and passangers began exiting the ride.

”Well, that certainly was fun. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.” N commented. Part of him wanted to take Cynthia by the hand and tug her onto another ride like he’d do to his caretaker when he was a kid. Still, N knew better than that. He left it at that comment and sat still in the cart, waiting for both Cynthia and Anubis to exit the ride so he could edge out of the Rattata-shaped car himself.

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[CYNTHIA]

Cynthia stepped out of the vehicle daintily, followed close behind by Anubis. The girl waited for N to get out of the car next. It was time for them to part and Cynthia wanted to make sure that things went flawlessly. One mistake and everything could be ruined. She turned to N, about to speak when Anubis stiffened. Alarmed, Cynthia instead faced her Lucario. Ani touched Cynthia's shoulder briefly, sending a brief image of two auras. It took her only a second to realize who they belonged to. 'Steven... Caitlin... What are they-?' The girl stopped herself. This wasn't a time to ask questions, just a time to act.

Putting her sunglasses back on, Cynthia now spoke to N. "We have some unexpected company. I can't- You know what, it doesn't matter. But something is going to happen that I'm afraid that you won't like. Remember, this doesn't change anything. Now, get out of here!" Her voice was a harsh whisper, only audible to the green haired boy beside her. Abruptly, Cynthia and Anubis turned away, heading in the opposite direction of N. She needed time to think.

'If they haven't seen me, then I can just leave. No suspiscions, nothing. I don't look like myself so maybe I can sneak past them... No, that won't work. What will happen when they find N? They'll arrest him for sure and then it will all be over. I can't let that happen.' The woman shook her head and continued to walk, not really bothering with any direction in her pacing. But she didn't even know where Caity and Steven were and she didn't want to run into either of them. At Anubis's direction, Cynthia saw both of her friends. They had just spotted each other it appeared. Why they were here... Oh yes, Cynthia had told Caity that she would meet her in Nimbasa. She had figured that the girl had forgotten or something when she didn't show, which is why she had pursued N in the first place. Why Steven was in Unova was beyond her though.

'If I tell Caity and Steven about what I've done here in public, there's a chance that N's cover will be blown. And that just won't do.' Cynthia stopped and located the boy once again. She began to trail him, not amazing close behind him. 'The only logical way to go about this without causing suspicion would be to mirror my actions that took place when I first saw N. Then, after he is in my custody, I'll release him. I'll attract enough attention to make Steven and Caitlyn come over. It will ease over any suspicions they may have and I can just explain myself later. Yes, this might just work...'

Cynthia was still locked in inner turmoil however. It was a long shot. Would her plan work like she had intended? Somehow, the girl wasn't sure. But she had to act confident, even if that was a facade. Deep down, doubt began to gnaw at her. What was going to happen... The only way to find out was to act. And so that's what Cynthia did.

She loosened Grace's pokeball from her side, releasing the Garchomp as stealthily as she could. If that didn't reveal her identity to all watching, she didn't know what would. Cynthia walked behind N, close enough to touch him... With a confident smile and apology in her eyes, Cynthia tapped him on the shoulder. By using farmiliar words, she hoped to eliminate any confusion on his part.

"N Harmonia I presume? Well, it looks like introducitons are in order. You know me. Cynthia, remember? I'm afraid that you are under arrest, for crimes against the pokemon League..."

[~CAITLIN.]

~W<sup>hile Caitlin stood trying to decipher what in Arceus' name the 'Vulpix Vortex' ride was, and whether or not she dared attempt to get on it, she noticed Atlas shift his posture into a more aggressive stance before a somewhat familiar voice sounded behind her. ""H-hey, Caitlin, it's me!" The voice was too deep to belong to Cynthia. Turning herself around to see who it could possibly be (her ridiculous amount of blond hair basically made any peripheral vision useless) and to her pleasant surprise, it was someone she had just been thinking of moments earlier. Caitlin knew she had psychic powers, but predicting the future had never been one of them. This must just be a coincidence. She flashed a small smile, placing one hand on Atlas' back to assure him Steven was no threat. The Gallade immediately relaxed, but his posture remained protective.

"Why, Steven. This is a most welcome surprise. How is your metagross, Slate?" Maybe later she would have to let Thor out so the two could play again. Scanning the Champion up and down with her droopy, blue eyes Caitlin couldn't help but notice a familial pink substance plastered to the bottom of his nicely polished shoes. Making no comment, she merely chuckled to herself and idly twirled a long piece of blond hair between her fingers. This was simply splendid. How brave of him to show up here, and without a disguise, after all this media attention! "I'm glad you're here- there was something I thought we might discuss in private concerning you and Cynthia--" Caitlin stopped, now puzzled as she realized that Steven was alone. It had never occurred to her that he would be at the amusement park by himself, without Cynthia's invitation. Or maybe she was at one of the cute boutiques lining the walkway? She stood on the tips of her toes in order to peer over Steven's shoulder, with no luck. Her tall, slender friend was nowhere in sight. Lowering herself back down, she eyeballed Steven with an incredulous expression.
".. .. ..Where IS Cynthia, if you don't mind me asking? I was supposed to meet her a while back, and I assumed you the two would be together."

Atlas was already on top of things. As Caitlin had begun scanning the crowd, his sharp eyes began to look farther than hers could manage. He had been around Cynthia many times and knew her defining characteristics- the long torso, thin legs and the distinctive shimmer in her blonde hair. The only trouble was seeing past all the brightly illuminated neon signs and listening for her voice over the sound of laughter and screaming.. but over the chaotic noise, he was able to faintly pick out something recognizable. "...afraid that..... arrest... crimes against the pokemon League...." Like lightning, his eyes flickered back to Caitlin's, then to Steven. He held his gaze with the Hoenn Champion for several moments, to relay the urgency of their situation. Atlas was a pokemon who rarely made a sound, but his red eyes had the ability to relay very strong emotions.</sup>