Happy Birthday Lillie
Hey everyone! So, I finished Moon and I have to say it's the best Pokemon game ever (in my opinion). One of the major factors was the characters and one of them happened to be Lillie. I love Lillie as a character and I love the idea of the shipping of her and the male/female trainer. So, I decided to make a little story about her birthday. Keep in mind, this takes place after the main story so there are spoilers. Also, I should mention this takes place in an AU were Lillie doesn't go to Kanto with her mother, instead it's Gladion. Yeah not the best but work with me here people! Anyway, I talked long enough. I hope you enjoy it!
It was a Sunny morning on Mele Mele Island and was as hot as a Groundon using Lava Plume. Lillie woke up feeling refreshed after a long day of work with Professor Kukui. After Moon because champion of Alola and Gladion left for Kanto with her mother, she asked Kukui could she stay with him. Kukui spared no second thought and said yes right away and Lillie couldn't be happier. Professor Burnet, Kukui's wife, was more than happy to have her stay with them longer. When Lillie got the sleep out of her eyes, she remembered something very important.
"Tomorrow is my birthday! I forgot to tell everyone! Then again it's not like it ever mattered." She thought. Ever since her mother went insane, she never celebrated her birthday. No presents, no love, not even a "HAPPY BIRTHDAY!" from her mother. Wicke of course would say it and some of the members of the Aether Foundation too, but it wasn't the same. Out of nowhere, Lillie heard a loud sound coming from downstairs in Kukui's house. After that came a voice. A very angry voice at that.
"KUKUI! WHAT DID I TELL YOU ABOUT USING POKEMON MOVES IN THE HOUSE?!" shouted Burnet. She put strict rules that no moves where used in the house, to which Kukui broke at least twice a month.
"I know honey but I think I'm on a major breakthrough with Pokemon moves!" replied Kukui trying to defend his actions. Just as he was about to speak up more, Lillie came downstairs. "Ah, good morning Lillie! Woo! Hope I didn't wake you up with Rockruff's moves." Said the Professor before his wife told him to.
"Oh no you didn't wake me up Professor. I just woke up a few minutes before I heard you." Lillie explained. Lillie was debating on telling Kukui and Burnet about her birthday. They were like her second father and mother to her ever since she showed up after escaping the Aether Foundation with Cosmog. All the while thinking this, Burnet caught her in a trance.
"Lillie? Honey is something wrong? You can tell us if anything is wrong you know." Said Burnet, concerned for the girl's wellbeing.
"I should tell them. It's not like it's gonna hurt them." Thought Lillie. With a loud sigh, Lillie told them what she was thinking. "Well, um, tomorrow is, well, m-my b-birthday. I should have told you sooner but I guess I forgot to. Sorry." Sighed Lillie. Kukui and Burnet looked at the girl with shock all over their faces. Lillie saw this and started to worry. "I-It's okay! I-I should have said something!" explained Lillie not wanting to make the two of them feel bad. Burnet was the first to speak.
"Oh honey. You should have told us. It's not like it would have bothered us." Said Burnet with a warm smile. "I told you before you came into this house, you can tell us anything".
"I know. It's just that….well….I forgot. I haven't celebrated my birthday in years." Said Lillie. Kukui then spoke.
"I guess that would explain it then. Well, I guess we can take the day off tomorrow. What do ya say honey?" shouted Kukui with a wide grin on his face. Lillie was in shock that Kukui would even do this after just finding out. Burnet herself nodded in agreement.
"Why wouldn't we? It's a birthday after all! I'll call my staff at my lab to tell them that I'm not coming in tomorrow." Said Burnet grabbing the phone. Lillie was in tears at this moment. She was so happy that she was about to burst.
"Oh, thank you so much! You don't have to do this you know?"
"Of course we have to! You're family to us." Said Kukui. Lillie was now at a loss for words. For Kukui to say that to her was just amazing to her ears. If she knew this was the reaction she would get if she told them, she would have told them sooner.
"Right then, I guess we better plan then. Lillie, why don't you go see Moon and Hau and tell the two of them about your birthday. I'm sure they would like to join." Suggested Burnet hanging up the phone. Lillie didn't have to think twice and went upstairs to get dressed and go see Moon and Hau. Moon more so. Ever since the storm on Aether Paradise, Lillie grew a major crush on Moon. She didn't even know she liked girls. But Moon was so protective of her that over time, the crush became undying love. She wanted to tell her during Moon's party after she became champion of Alola, but was too embarrassed to do so. She told Hau about her love for Moon and Hau was more than supportive of her. With her birthday, tomorrow, maybe she might be able to tell Moon how she truly feels.
"I can try. I can ask Hau to help out if possible. Alright! I'm gonna do it! Tomorrow Moon, you will know the truth!"
It just so happened that Hau was in Moon's house that morning. Moon was taking a break from staying in the Pokemon League since all the battles were getting too much for her and needed a break. Hau was more than happy to comply.
"So, Moon, what do you want to do today now that you are on a break?" asked Hau.
"Honestly Hau, I don't know. Maybe we can hang out with Lillie today. Been a while since I got to talk to her that wasn't over the phone." Said Moon. Unknown to Lillie, Moon loved Lillie as well. She was a lot quieter about it but told Hau when some time had passed. When she told him, Hau already knew Lillie loved her too. This made Hau smile and laugh whenever the two of them talk about one another. He wished he could tell them, but kept his word. Just as they were about to go see Lillie, there was a knock on the door.
"Come in!" Shouted Lisa, Moon's mom. Lillie let herself in with a wide smile on her face.
"Oh, good morning Lillie! I didn't expect to see you so early today." Said Lisa.
"Morning Miss Lisa. I wanted to see Moon. Is she here today?" asked Lillie. She didn't know Moon was on a break as Moon wanted to surprise her.
"Yes she is dear. She in her room with Hau. You can go in by yourself I'm sure." Said Lisa.
"Perfect! The two of them are here! Makes my job much quicker!" thought Lillie. "Thank you Miss Lisa. Have a nice day." Said Lillie bowing her head. She knocked on the bedroom door before walking in. She saw Moon and Hau on the floor.
"Hey Lillie! Guess what? Moon is taking a break from battling! We can hang out more together right!" Said Hau jumping up and down on the spot.
"That's great Moon! In fact that's perfect because I need to tell you two something." Explained Lillie. Even though she was more excited than nervous, she found it hard to say what she wanted. With a big sigh like what she did with Kukui and Burnet, she told the two of them. "Tomorrow is my birthday. And I was wondering if you two would like to come to Professor Kukui's house tomorrow afternoon. If that's okay with you." Said Lillie, finally getting it off her chest. Moon and Hau were speechless. She never told them about her birthday too of course. Hau was the first to speak this time.
"Of course I will come! It's my friend's birthday! Why wouldn't I come!? You're coming too, right Moon?" said Hau, looking at Moon.
"Like you even have to ask! I wouldn't miss it for the world!" shouted Moon with excitement in her voice. "I need to get her a present. Something that she would like. What doesn't she like in fact? Maybe I can tell her how I feel about her tomorrow too. Maybe. Just maybe.""Watch out Lillie! You're gonna have the best birthday ever tomorrow! Just you wait and see!" shouted Hau, running out the door to go and buy presents for Lillie.
"He never runs out of energy, doesn't he Moon?" said Lillie, turning to Moon. Moon couldn't help but laugh at Lillie's comment about Hau.
"You're not far from the truth Lillie. Whether it be Malasada's or trials, Hau is off like a speeding bullet. Makes it weird when I see him slow down." Explained Moon.
"Well I better go back to Professor Kukui's lab. I want to help with his research today. Hopefully he doesn't mind." Said Lille.
"I'm sure he'll be more than grateful for it Lillie. You never rest yourself, never mind Hau!" said Moon in a sarcastic tone of voice.
"Says you, Miss Champion of Alola!" Snapped Lillie.
"Okay we all need to rest. Guess tomorrow is a good starting point. I'll see you tomorrow Lillie!" shouted Moon as Lillie walked out of the house.
"See you tomorrow too!" Said Lillie. Tomorrow was going to be one interesting day. With a confession looming over her head, one thought remained in her head. "How in the name of Arceus am I going say this?"
Well that's the first chapter of two. Hope it was a good enough. Chapter two will be coming soon so stay tuned! Also, reviews of any nature are welcomed, just don't be a twat about it. Until next time, bye!