Disclaimer: I do not own Pokemon or any of it's characters. I never will.
Summary: Candice loves Volkner. Volkner is interested in someone else, but may feel the same for her also. So Candice tries to win his heart, but faces some problems. And with Team Galactic up to their evil plans, it makes things a lot harder for Candice.
Well this is my first fanfic. I might change the character's personality a bit, or as much as I need to, in order for my story to work out. There might be fluff. I do not want anybody getting angry with me. If u don't like it, or think it could be better, say so. I don't want people flaming me because my first fanfic was bad.
Well, here you go!
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Chapter 1: Visit
CANDICE POV
I kept riding down route 222 when, finally, Sunyshore City came into view. It was still only 12 noon, so I wasn't in any rush. It's late spring and the heat is rising. Its on time like this when I wonder why I wrap my jacket around my waist, and bring it everywhere I go. Like seriously, everywhere. And yet, I almost never wear it.
To be honest, I don't like the heat. Especially summer heat. Though warm weather is nice, I'd prefer it cool and cloudy, like it is back in Snowpoint. So why was I headed to the sunniest city in all of Sinnoh? Simple. Being the 7th gym leader in a region, there aren't that many trainer challenges. And when people have to go through a mountain and a blizzard to get to the city, you get even less challengers. Leaving me, with a lot of free time. So I decided to visit Volkner, the 8th gym leader, who has even less challenger and more free time than I do. I can see why he is always bored. I would normally visit Maylene, my best friend, but she's been really busy with trainers these days. Alright! For those of you people glaring at me, I'll spill! I'm totally in love with the guy! Another one of my reasons for coming here: to see him again. Are you happy now?
I'm right in front of the gym. I locked my bike onto the railing and went in. Surprisingly, there weren't any of those annoying trainers, (AN: you know, the ones that are like "our eyes met, so we must battle!") so that made it easier to go to the main area. As I stood in front of the doors, I heard voices coming from the other side. I pressed my ear against the door and listened. I could hear Volkner talking to another guy. He sounded like he was talking though a microphone or something. Recognizing the voice, I knew that Volkner was talking to Flint on the screen-phone. (AN: I forgot what its called so I'm calling it a screen-phone b/c u talk through a telephone and you see the person on the screen.) Well, if I wanted to start this day off excitingly, I'd have to put the evil side of my brain to work. I stood up, stepped back, took a deep breath and…
VOLKNER POV
1 minute earlier
"You know how the gyms are gonna be closed for a week next month, for the 4th of July, right?" asked Flint.
"Yeah I know," I nodded. Raichu came and curled up next to my leg. I scratched him behind the ears. Flint, for the last ½ hour, had been talking about things he could pull off on the other elite four members. I was getting bored of his chatter.
"Well since everyone will be free, we could throw a party!"
I smiled. "That's the first useful thing u said all morning, even though I'm not going to be there."
"Why not?" asked Flint, obviously ignoring the comment I made.
"You know I don't like parties that much; always too crowded."
Flint put his head on his hand. "Sometimes I wonder how we ever got to be best friends. Well I was thinking that we should--"
Just then the doors burst open and I heard someone yell really loud, "Volkner, I challenge you to a Gym battle!" Caught by surprise, I threw the phone in the air, and missed when I tried to catch it. It landed on Raichu's head, who got mad and zapped me with a jolt of lightning. I could hear Flint laughing like crazy.
"wow! I thought your hair was spikey before, but this is a whole new level!" said a familiar voice. I turned to see Candice bent over in laughter. "Talk to you later Flint," I said, then turned off the screen phone. I glared at Candice.
"What?" she asked "Aww c'mon! you gotta admit that was pretty funny, or at least it adds a bit of excitement into your boring life."
I frowned. "That was not funny, and no it did not add any excitement in my boring--- Hey!" That made her crack up even more. Arceus, if it was possible, she probably would've died laughing right there. "I'm sorry. I thought it would be funny if I did something to startle you two," she said, referring to me and Flint. "Whatever, I'm used to shocks like that anyway," I sighed. I guess I could let this slide. Then I asked, "Why are you here in Sunyshore anyway?"
(AN: I was originaly going to end the chapter here, but i decided to put both parts as one chapter)
CANDICE POV
"Why are you here in Sunyshore anyway?" he asked.
"I decided to use some of my free time away from Snowpoint. I came here because I figured Gardenia and Maylene were pretty occupied back in their Gyms." 'And I wanted to see you again,' I thought. But of course, I wasn't gonna him know that. I'd sound creepy. "Sooo…" I started. "Is there anything interesting I could do while I'm here?"
Volkner thought for a moment. "This seems to be your first time here, so I guess I could start off by showing you around and we'll see where things go from there."
"Sure." I remained calm on the outside while inside I was screaming with joy. 'Yay! imma spend a whole day with Volkner!'
Just because this was was my first time here, doesn't mean it's gonna be my last. And I had a feeling he knew that because he was showing me exactly how to get to places. When we stopped by a restaurant I made him wait for me to eat, since I hadn't eaten sice breakfast. As we continued through the tour, I almost wished this day would never end. 'But I still never told him I love him. And I don't know if he loves me back. Maybe some other time.' I was so caught up that I never noticed the time.
NO POV
Volkner and Candice were up on the solar panel roads as the sun was setting. Volkner really didn't say much the whole day, aside from saying where to get from where, while Candice always found something to talk about. 'Man, Candice talks more than Flint does! She does ramble at times but at least its' usually something I can take an interest in,' thought Volkner.
Candice didn't even notice the sun was setting until Volkner said, "I guess you'd better head home soon if you want to get there early." Candice turned with a confused look.
"Huh?" She looked towards the sunset before saying, "Oops. The time must have slipped my mind."
Volkner chuckled. "I'm glad I got some company today that wasn't a certain redhead." Candice smiled and her heart beat slightly faster. "And I suggest that you might want to change into long pants before you leave. Snowpoint City must be cold being that far north," he added.
Candice just shrugged. "It's always snowing in Snowpoint, and I'm pretty much used to the cold. This is what I usually wear back at home. But it was nice to to go somewhere warm and sunny, even thought I don't like the heat too much."
Volkner just nodded and thought, 'I guess Candice must really be used to the cold, considering the fact that she lives in the coldest place in sinnoh, and dresses in a skirt. And that's what she usually wears. Oh well, she still looks pretty in it.' Volkner smiled at the thought before a part of his brain clicked on and he realized what he was just thinking. Candice noticed Volkner spacing out while she was talking. She started waving her hand in front of his face.
"Hello? Earth-to-Volkner." He snapped back into reality.
"Huh, what?"
"I said that you should come over some time, you can even bring Flint along, I know how you guys are friends. We could have so much fun in Snowpoint." Volkner paused in thought before replying. "Um, sure why not?" He didn't like the cold much, but he didn't want to be rude. 'Besides, it's not like Flint's not going to drag me there sometime anyway,' he thought.
"So, until next time?" Candice asked. She held her fist out in front of her. Volkner smiled again. "'Till next time," he said, and tapped her fist with his. Candice smiled back and turned to leave.
'Oh Volkner,' thought Candice as she rode away on her bike, 'I love you. But I can't let you know that. Not yet at least.' It was going to be a long ride home. Volkner had gone up the lighthouse and watched her leave.
'Candice, you're always so friendly and cheery towards everybody. I like that about you. But I cant feel that way about you. We're just friends. I love someone else.' He turned and headed back to the Gym with these thoughts in mind.
*Gasp!* OMG! Who is it that volkner loves? i'm not telling!
i've been working on this for a long time! i would normally just give up on a story when i get a major writer's block, but i'm writing this one because my friend wanted to read it.
well, i hope you liked it. please review! i want to know how i did. =)
