*Dear Readers,
This is my first fanfiction and I thought I mind as well write about the subway masters, or a specific subway master in general. I read a lot of Nobori/White ones and I think their great. Inspired by CrystalLotus, I decided to split possible outcomes of the plot. Read whatever you wish, and then read the others if you're heart desires. Please enjoy!
"Chan…could you come closer?" I asked. My Chandulure whimpered softly as it came closer, igniting my cigarette with its flame.
"Thank you." I sighed and looked up at the sky. The stars twinkled as it lit the dark scene of the night. I was about to put it in my mouth until it instantly froze. I dropped it suddenly, then looked up to see a familiar Volcaronic figure.
"Didn't I mention to you and Grimsley that smoking is prohibited? If you keep continuing this…I may have to fire you." Alder chuckled. On a regular day, I would scowl and grit my teeth in frustration, but today was not a regular day.
"What's wrong Ingo? You're not usually this depressing, unless you're trying a new way to contradict your brother." Alder jumped off his Druddigon and landed right next to me. He snatched my pack and threw it up for his Vanilluxe to ice beam it. He then grappled my head and rubbed my neatly-combed grey hair roughly.
"Come on! Tell me! Or I'll get Skyla to infiltrate you're illegal cigarette cargo plane. You can tell me anything. I know all; see all." Alder boasted. I mumbled something and Alder leaned his ear.
"What's that? Something about a hill?" Alder asked. I shook my head.
"It's….Hilda…White." I murmured.
"And what has Miss White done to you? Surely she couldn't have beaten you right? Is that why you're depressed?" Alder let go of his hold and smacked me on the back.
"Man up! Sometimes, you just don't win. That Hilbert Black…I lost to him. N, I…well that was an embarrassing lost. Anyway, I got over it, and I'm still champion because Hilbert is visiting Sinnoh and N is off somewhere in uncharted areas..."Alder trailed off.
"It's not that. I miss her." I sighed. Alder's eyebrows shot up.
"Ah, you love Miss White?" Alder whistled.
"I…I thought I didn't. I tried to stay away. But she kept coming back to visit, even after she beat Elesa for the Bolt Badge. At first, I thought she just wanted to get better, but then she stopped riding the double line and only rode the single. We then talked alone a lot. She told me about her travels. I told her about my job and things. Then after the bridge was fixed, she left for Driftviel." I told him. Alder closed his eyes and nodded.
"So then…what's the problem? Just hook up!" He roared. I cringed.
"I can't…she came back…after she visited the Relic Castle. She stopped by and would not stop talking about this boy named N. Apparently, he took her on a ride on the Ferris wheel and they started talking about life and Pokemon. She then met him several other times and told me that she likes him. I just nodded the whole time. Then…she left for the Legend Badge and she's probably off to the Elite Four by now." I said. Alder put a hand on my shoulder.
"I may not be a stable lover, but I know what love is, and you two have it. Just tell her how you feel. This N, he doesn't own her. But if you let her go without telling her how you feel, then she's going to be gone. Tell her the next time she visits." Alder said. I looked into his fiery eyes and heaved. Suddenly, a Tranquil whizzed above and dropped a letter. Alder opened it and groaned.
"Man! Shauntal wants me to read her new book, Marshal wants me to train him, and Caitlin wants me to pick up more MooMooMilk. Does it look like I have all the time in the world?" Alder asked. The edge of my mouth twitched into a smile.
"I'll take that as a yes. After I'm done with these petty errands, I think I'll go visit Cynthia and have her help me catch Diagla, the time controlling Pokemon. Take care Ingo, and don't forget about what I said." Alder whistled twice and his Druddigon landed on the rooftop. He hopped onto his back and waved.
"Don't forget to feed you're Chandulure!" He yelled as he flew across the distance. I stood up and watched the sun rise above the mountains.
He's right. I need to tell Hilda
I headed down to my office to find Emmet spinning on my chair.
"Where were you brother? I had to cover you're shift at the Super Single Train." He said. I thanked him, then grabbed my coat. I went to the Nimbasa City Tranquil Travel service and sent a letter to Hilda.
"Please visit soon. I'll be waiting in the Single Train. I need to tell you something."- Ingo
"Do you know where this person is? Or should I get a Tranquil with Keen Eye?" The lady asked me.
"She should be at the Elite Four, but a Keen Eye Tranquil never goes to waste." I replied. I watched as the Tranquil shot across the sky with the letter holding my letter.
"I'll see you soon Hilda." I said as I headed back to the Gear Station, greeted by a noisy Emmet.
