A/N: Hello to all I return with my first of two new stories this week. I was going to do another but, I've decided to postpone it due to complications that arose. Yuri is obviously the main focus so if you don't like then don't read though if you read Ash and Misty's House Party saw this coming. By the way, all of the stories in this series take place in the same universe as that story in the weeks and months after it. This story begins a series focusing on lesser characters though the main characters may appear such as Misty who has a cameo here hence the picture. The title is a reference to the character of both girls with the former representing Sabrina and the later Erika. Black is a color often associated with darkness, and power while in Japanese culture it symbolizes nobility and experience. The rose is beautiful and smells lovely but, it's thrones will prick if you grab them just as Erika is an accomplished trainer and gym leader. It's also a nod to Revolutionary Girl Utena which, along with Sailor Moon, was vital in mainstreaming girl/girl romance in anime. My interest in this pairing was inspired by a story called "It's a Trap" which is in my favorites list and is a funny read. FYI, today is the fifteenth anniversary of Electric Soldier Porygon.
Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon
It was a sunny day in Celadon City. Many people were enjoying the warm weather and relaxing while others still worked diligently. In the Celadon City gym it's leader, Erika Nakagawa, was busily tending to the flowers in the gym. One thing you could say about the Celadon City gym was it was arguably the most beautiful gym in Kanto or anywhere.
"Now, were did I put that watering can?" asked Erika looking around after finishing pruning bonsai trees.
"Here it is." answered Tangela holding the can with one vine around the handler and another around the spout to support it.
"Thank you." said Erika taking the can and watering the plants.
"Those are beautiful ma'am." said one of the many all female employee at the Celadon Gym.
"Thank you. I've been working on them for a while now." replied Erika.
"Will you be joining us at the perfume store later?" asked the employee.
"Actually, I won't be able to make it today. I have Sabrina coming over so I will be entertaining her." answered Erika.
"You and her are very close." noted the female employee clearly meaning more than she intended.
"Many employers wouldn't take kindly to employees questioning their sexuality." said Erika.
"I'm so sorry." replied the employee frantically as she bowed causing the gym leader to giggle.
"I'm just joking. Besides, it's not most people don't already know I'm attracted to girls." said Erika smiling as the staff members had a sigh of relief.
"When I actually applied to work here someone told me the only way to get a job was if I had sex you." laughed the employee.
"People are so silly." laughed Erika getting a chuckle out of the wild stories people could come up with.
"I hope you enjoy yourself ma'am." said the female employee.
"Thank you." replied Erika who then checked her cellphone for the time, "Oh my, I need to get going."
"Goodbye ma'am." replied the female employee as Erika left for her home.
In Saffron City, the weather was slightly cloudier but, other wise still nice. In the Saffron City Gym, the psychic trainers were busy trying to master their craft though some found it harder than others.
"This crap is too hard." said Devon, a would-be psychic master who was struggling on simple levitation.
"You just need to focus." said one of the fellow psychics as she sat in mid-air.
"The problem is that bitch is being too strict." said Devon.
"Don't insult her. Trust me, the mistress is not someone to anger." warned the other psychic.
"I'll say what I want." replied Devon who then found himself being flipped over on his stomach then being twisted like a pretzel.
"Actually, you cannot. This is my gym and if you cannot preform levitate then you have no right to call yourself a psychic." said Sabrina entering the room.
"Ma'am." saluted the other psychics showing their loyalty to the powerful gym leader.
"I'm sorry. Please forgive my insolence." said Devon.
"You are forgiven." said Sabrina freeing him before addressing the assembled psychics, "I will be taking my leave shortly so our secession will ending after this."
"Yes ma'am." replied the psychics as Sabrina left.
"You're going to visit Erika." said Kadabra from within it's pokeball thanks to telepathy.
"Of course." replied Sabrina also using her telepathy.
"Well, if you ask me I think you two make a very nice couple." said Kadabra.
"Thank you." replied Sabrina.
"It's shame I'm one of the few you know for certain." said Kadabra.
"You know I can't come out right now." said Sabrina.
"I hope you do." replied Kadabra.
"Erika and I are going to talk about that. It's her idea of course." said Sabrina who reached her room then grabbed her cellphone and teleported to Erika's home in Celadon City.
In the garden of her home Erika was sitting at the table outside were she had been when Misty was having her issues with Ash. She had tea made and at the ready as she sat waiting for Sabrina to arrive. It was getting close to the time they agreed to but, Sabrina had appeared yet.
"I hope she isn't late." said Gloom knowing the psychic usual teleported from place to place.
"You know she'll be here." replied Erika as just then Sabrina arrived, "I was afraid you would be late Sabrina."
"I made it on time." said Sabrina walking over to Erika and sharing a quick kiss.
"That was fast." said Erika slightly disappointed.
"You know I don't want people finding out." replied Sabrina.
"Nobody will see you here and besides my staff already know." said Erika smiling.
"True." said Sabrina felling calmer.
"So, how are things going?" asked Erika as she poured Sabrina a cup of tea.
"Fine. I had an annoying trainee I dealt with today after he questioned my methods." answered Sabrina before she took a sip of tea.
"Great to hear." replied Erika.
"It's been boring otherwise. I've had a fair amount of challengers but, I defeated them all with ease." said Sabrina.
"Of course. You're Sabrina there isn't a trainer around who doesn't at least know of you." said Erika.
"Have you had many challengers?" asked Sabrina.
"A fair amount. I defeated some and others simply got the best of me. Nothing spectacular." answered Erika, "Now then; let's begin figuring out how you'll come out."
"Must I really?" asked Sabrina getting uncomfortable with the change in subject.
"I don't understand why you won't." replied Erika concerned.
"Because I don't know how they'll react." said Sabrina.
"Who?" asked Erika.
"My parents." answered Sabrina.
"Parents can act weird around the romantic interests of their children." said Erika smiling but, it did nothing to lift Sabrina's spirits.
"It's not that. They don't know I'm bisexual. They don't know I'm into girls as well as boys." said Sabrina.
"You're afraid of how they'll react." said Erika knowing the situation.
"You're lucky you were so accepted." sighed Sabrina.
"I'm sure things will be just as easy for you." replied Erika.
"Well, I don't believe so myself." said Sabrina.
"Two of us are going to solve that." said Erika smiling.
"I really have reservations about this." said Sabrina.
"Don't worry honey, it'll be fine." replied Erika placing her hands on the shoulders of the psychic.
"Thank you." said Sabrina sharing a passionate kiss with her girlfriend.
"Now then, how should we do this?" asked Erika.
"Being direct would probably be the best reason." answered Sabrina.
"Great, then you just need to face your parents and tell them." said Erika with a smile.
"I have no clue how you can be so calm." said Sabrina.
"It's not that hard." replied Erika.
"It's not you coming out." said Sabrina.
"I did once." pointed out Erika.
"How did you do it?" asked Sabrina.
"Well for me I guess it was kind of obvious so everyone pretty much knew. When I told my parents they were surprised it took so long." answered Erika laughing.
"Lucky for you." replied Sabrina.
"I'm sure everything will be fine." said Erika holding Sabrina's hands.
"You're always optimistic." noted Sabrina.
"It's one of the things you like about me." replied Erika.
"Very true." said Sabrina.
"I'll be with you." said Erika.
"No; this is something I have to do alone." said Sabrina still nervous about what was to come.
A/N: And we'll end it there. You'll notice the chapters here aren't extremely long but, that's because this story will be fairly short it's self with only five chapters. I hope you stick with this and check out my other story coming out in two days. Please review.