After hearing the song "Another Day in Paradise" by Phil Collins incessantly the past 2 days, I decided it would be a good theme for this one-shot I am about to write.
NOTE: Nintendo and Game Freak own Pokemon, not me. The song is owned by Virgin Records and Atlantic Records.
The streets of Goldenrod City were pretty tough. Just about anybody can be seen out here. It was February and it was cold outside. Everybody walking on the streets pretty much minded their own business. There are the fortunate ones that have a place to live who are doing something right now, and then there are the unfortunate ones, those without a home.
She calls out to the man on the street
"Sir, can you help me?
It's cold and I've nowhere to sleep,
Is there somewhere you can tell me?"
Just outside the entrance to the underground, were two homeless people, and their pet Pikachu. Both were wearing heavy clothing. It was the only clothing they owned. There was a man about 23 years old, and a teenaged girl about 16.
"Katie, I promise help will come soon. Our time is supposed to come", the older brother said. "I hope so Zach. Ever since we lost our parents, and then our home, things have been looking down for us", said the younger sister. As they walked around Goldenrod City, they saw a man with a big suitcase. "Sir, can you help me?" Katie asked.
He walks on, doesn't look back
He pretends he can't hear her
Starts to whistle as he crosses the street
Seems embarrassed to be there
The man did not respond. He just walked by, and started to whistle as he crossed the street. It's like he was very unsympathetic. The fact that he would ignore a cry for help was very despicable. Many people saw what happened, and someone else scolded the man for doing this.
"We just gotta keep looking for someone to help us" Zach said. Their Pikachu perched himself on Zach's shoulders. "Pika, Pikachu" said the Pikachu. "Zach, I think Pikachu wants something to eat" Katie said. "We all could use a bite, but I'm tired of that soup at the soup kitchen. I want real food" Zach said.
Oh think twice, 'cause it's another day for
You and me in paradise
Oh think twice, 'cause it's just another day for you,
You and me in paradise
Think about it...
"Well we do not have any money. And Arecus do my feet hurt. I have several blisters on my feet, it's really hard for me to walk" Katie said. Zach put his hand around her shoulder, helping her to walk through the city, looking for the one person that would be kind enough to give them a home.
She calls out to the man on the street
He can see she's been crying
She's got blisters on the soles of her feet
She can't walk but she's trying
They went into the soup kitchen, ready to eat another few bowls of soup. They really did not want it, but it was the only food they could eat. They dreamed of being able to eat real food that they like every day. There was nothing they could do right now though. At least the people who worked at the soup kitchen were very kind to them.
Oh think twice, 'cause it's another day for
You and me in paradise
Oh think twice, 'cause it's just another day for you,
You and me in paradise
Just think about it...
After the free meal, the siblings continued to walk through the city streets. Night was starting to fall and it became colder outside. Zach and Katie still had their heavy clothes, including coats, on, trying to keep as warm as possible in the February night.
Oh lord, is there nothing more anybody can do
Oh lord, there must be something you can say
You can tell from the lines on her face
You can see that she's been there
Probably been moved on from every place
'Cos she didn't fit in there
Then, the most glorious thing happened. A man of English descent, around 18 years old, saw the two siblings and came to them. He could tell they were homeless. "Why are two good people like you wandering the cold streets of Goldenrod City? You will freeze to death" the young man said.
Oh think twice, 'cause it's another day for
You and me in paradise
Oh think twice, 'cause it's just another day for you,
You and me in paradise
Just think about it
Think about it
"Well, we lost our parents about a year ago, and several months ago we lost everything we owned" Zach said. "It's been really tough on us since then, we would do anything for a warm comfortable home and real food" Katie said. "Well come on to my place, I got a fire burning in the fireplace and so much good food you'll be happy" the man said.
It's just another day for you and me, in paradise
It's just another day for you and me, in paradise
(Para- paradise) Paradise
(It's just another day for you and me, in paradise)
Ooh, just think about it
(It's just another day for you and me, in paradise)
Paradise, just think about it
(Para- paradise) Paradise
(It's just another day for you and me, in paradise) Paradise
(It's just another day for you and me, in paradise) Paradise
It's just another day, think about it
After the two siblings went inside, the man introduced himself. "My name is Wheatley. I'm rich, and I love helping getting homeless people back on their feet." Zach and Katie introduced themselves, and then helped themselves to the first real food they had in months.
The two siblings loved it in Wheatley's house. They did not want to leave. Eventually they found jobs, got new clothes and many more stuff. Everyone lived happily ever after.
THE END
Well, that was that. I had to put a happy ending in here because no one should stay homeless forever.