Ashurayx: Hello folks! This wasn't the Pokemon surprise I had in mind… But oh well! I'm actually quite stoked about this one, Lillie in Kalos traveling with Ash! Hehe! It's based on a prompt that a friend and I came up with. I'll post below. Anywho, I apologise if this chapter is short! I'm not the best with long chapters… I'm hoping I'll get better. -sweatdrops-
Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon or any of the characters. -sadness-
Edit: I now have achieved a couple of Beta readers, who goes by 'GhostlyBanette' and 'OwlsCantRead'. One's not on fanfiction, and I'm unsure if they'll be continuing to help, while the other is. They're both a great help!
GhostlyBanette: No problem Ashy! I hope you guys enjoy this story!
Without further ado, enjoy the edited and corrected chapter!
It had been a couple of months since the fiasco with the ultra-beasts, and Lillie found herself watching Moon and Hau having a friendly spar. As Moon commanded her Decidueye to dodge a cunning move from Hau's Incineroar, Lillie found her mind unconsciously drfiting off to the events that had occurred in the past months.
She found it shocking at what gaining a couple of friends had done to her. Before she had met them, Lillie had always thought of herself as a shy, quiet girl; Moon and Hau had made sure to show her that she could be so much more than just that. She couldn't help but smile at this -. 'Kidnapping' Nebby away from Aether Paradise was the best thing to happen to her.
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Nebby.
This caused her smile to wilt, as the thought of the large moon like creature that resided in the skies passed through her mind. For a long time, he had been a constant companion in her bag and now his absence had affected her greatly. She could still remember the day that she had asked Moon to capture Nebby for him to be safe.
But Moon had refused.
Lillie was horrified that someone would put a legendary Pokémon in harm's way, but then Moon explained herself: Nebby had already chosen a Trainer, and her capturing him would not change this. Lillie couldn't understand at first, but Nebby's face was etched with such an ardent gaze...
After Moon had left the two of them behind and Lillie's mother was taken to a hospital did it finally hit her: Nebby wanted to be with her, no matter what.
It was because of Nebby, that Lillie had decided to go on a path, one she hadn't told either of her friends about just quite yet.
When Lillie realised this, she made her decision: She would become a trainer, one strong and worthy enough to capture the legendary Lunala. Nebby seemed to sense the fiery passion she shared in her eyes and took flight; letting out a marvelous, piercing cry before flying off into the horizon to wait. To wait for the day that his worthy trainer would finally come back for him.
Deciding that now was better than any, she unfolded her hands and stood up as her friends were wrapping up their friendly battle. "Um…" She softly tried to get their attention, feeling nervous. What would their reaction be? Would they even believe that she can even do this?
"What's up, Lillie?!" Hau asked, his usual bubbly self. "You hungry? Sorry if we battled for too long!" He looked apologetic, hands going behind his head in a casual pose. However, Moon watched Lillie curiously, a question rising on her lips.
"Lillie, is something on your mind?"
Ah, that was the question she was hoping for. Gulping and steeling her nerves, Lillie looked her friends in the eye, albeit slightly hesitantly. "I… um. I want- ugh." No, now is not the time for her to hesitate! She took a steady breath.
"I want to become a Pokemon trainer," she finished, almost afraid to see their reactions. Great, she shouldn't have told them. Surely now that they know they'll simply laugh. Oh, what was she thinking?...
"Lillie," Hau spoke, serious for once in his life, "I believe you can do it." He said it with such conviction that it even threw Moon off. The way he spoke, his posture, everything about him had suddenly changed and in this very moment, he seemed more mature than she'd ever seen him before.
Moon smiled, choosing the stunned silence to jump in. "I was expecting this." She admitted, giggling at Hau's gobsmacked expression and Lillie's surprised one. "After you got back from that last meeting with Nebby, you've changed. It wasn't really a goodbye, was it?" With a knowing smile, Moon plunged on. "I believe in you, Lillie. I know you can do it. You'll be with Nebby again."
Lillie felt tears prickle at her eyes, feeling bad for doubting them and overly touched with how much faith they had in her. "T-thank you guys…" She fell to her knees, as Hau and Moon knelt down around her. "Thank you so much…" She gave in to her tears, throwing her arms around Hau and Moon.
It was a little while, after they all had a good cry (though Hau will forever deny it) that they all decided to go to Kukui's for advice. They all have already seen everything Alola had to offer, so what point was there in Lillie starting her journey in a region she knows from head to toe?
Upon approaching the familiar sandy area, Lillie had a stroke of nostalgia. She had, after all, lived there for about three months. Her lips quirking up, she moved alongside Moon, as her companion was in a heated (mostly jokingly) debate with Hau about whether or not he had cried a few minutes ago. The minute Kukui's little cabin was in sight, Hau rushed ahead, grinning widely.
Moon sighed in exasperation, shaking her head fondly, a hint of something more in her eyes. This got Lillie smiling knowingly herself, seeing something that neither of the other two have just yet.
"Ah, Hau! What's up, little buddy?" The familiar voice of Professor Kukui snapped Lillie out of her thoughts as she and Moon stopped in front of the doorway. In front of them, Hau was grinning so widely that it was surprising his face hadn't snapped in half. His hands were curled into balls, and it was obvious he was restraining himself from bouncing on the balls of his feet.
"Well, Prof. We got some excellent news!" Hau crowed, causing Moon to try and stifle her giggles, Lillie herself not doing any better. Seeing their reactions caused Hau to send them both a haughty wink. Kukui raised an eyebrow, amused but curious.
"Is that so?" he asked, looking at Moon and Lillie. "Come in, you three," he added, stepping aside to allow them entrance. He followed them in, as Hau raced straight to the ladder, giving Lillie a sly grin.
"Think I'm allowed to see it now?" he asked with a smirk. Lillie just gave him a look, while Moon was now outright giggling. Hau grinned at Moon, moving over to wrap an arm around her.
Kukui snorted, walking to stand in front of them, arms crossed. "So what's this 'excellent' news?" He asked.
The two gave Lillie encouraging looks, as she stepped forward and cleared her throat.
"Well, uh. Professor Kukui, I-I want to become a Pokemon trainer." She managed to wheeze out, fearing that he'd refuse her or not be able to help. Would she even be able to do decent as a new trainer competing with hundreds of others?
"Lillie," Kukui spoke softly, watching her cautiously. "Do you truly want this?" He questioned, eyebrows raised in a worried expression.
"Yes. I—I want to catch Nebby and become strong for him!" Determination stirred in her eyes, Lillie narrowed them and clenched her fists. "I will become strong for him!" she declared.
After a few moments, Kukui's sombre expression morphed into one of pride. "I believe you can. Right then, I take it you want to start here?" He said with a toothy smirk.
Lillie shook her head. "Actually, I was hoping for some advice. I've seen all that there is here in Alola, so is there another place where I can start my journey?" she asked. Honestly, it was a spur of the moment, she had never really thought about researching other regions.
Kukui grinned a little wider. "Alright then! In fact Lillie, I know just the place! I have a friend in a region called Kalos. He's also a professor. I can hook you right up! Woo!"
Lillie gasped, bowing and giving him a thankful look. "Thank you so much!"
Moon and Hau also thanked him, giving the professor room to get to his telephone.
"I'll give him a call."
It was silent for a few moments, when a click sounded and a faint voice could be heard, Lillie had to force herself not to eavesdrop in her sheer excitement despite being eager. So when Kukui hung up and gave her the 'A-okay', she was beside herself in joy.
Turning her eyes to the window, her eyes locked onto just a little above the sun with a determined expression.
Nebby, I will be back.