"A Fifth For Luck:
Prologue"
- Lake Valor
Ah, the majestic serenity; something that can always be found when one stops to look at the environment, and gasp in its beauty; to breathe in its fresh air; to relax; and to just enjoy the quiet. With the spring here, and not a single cloud in the sky, anyone-almost everyone-would want to sit in the sun and watch the pokemon in the water of a beautiful day, like this one.
Despite the hotel that was located South of the lakefront, Lake Valor wasn't visited all that often by travelers. Lake Acuity was the most popular because the winter gave it a more majestic appearance, and Lake Verity was a more must stop area, for picnics, and meeting other trainers to battle. For the girl there, though, she did not mind that there was no one else...
Here sat a girl with long, mangled, dark crimson hair that went to her waist, with snow white skin, and fiery gold eyes that almost seemed cat-like. She was wearing a dress with a torn, white skirt, a purple torso that was stripped of its high collar, and its long sleeves. Her black cloth shoes were barely held together, and the black cloak she had on was ripped to just above her knees. She had a black bag sitting beside her holding a small arrangement of foods, as well as five pokeballs.
The girl was sitting up against a tree, wrapping bandages around her bare arms, and the torso that was barely staying up as it was. Once done, she held a pack of ice against her swollen ankle. It hurt, sure enough, but there wasn't much she could do but sit back and bare with it. Getting hurt came with the territory of traveling, and with her map gone, getting lost on the routes didn't take too long; she practically walked straight through the thick mountains and woods between Route 214 and Route 209-skipping past both Hearthome and Pastoria, when she wanted to challenge them before the Veilstone gym.
It didn't matter though; Veilstone City was a closer walk than Pastoria, and right now, dropping in town would be her best idea. "Better get started..." She told herself, standing up, and heading towards her new destination.
- Solaceon Town
One would expect most visitors in Solaceon to stop and enjoy the beauty there; something that was almost as jaw dropping as the lakes on a beautiful day, and most did...
...just not the trainer we're focusing on.
Here in a beautiful town, where most smiled happily, was the always scowling purplenette, otherwise known as Paul Shinji. He didn't like the weird town he was standing in; he wouldn't even step out of the pokemon center after he restocked. He was staying overnight, then he was heading straight back to Veilstone City. Sure, he had an overbearing older brother to deal with, but he was better than the freaks that he dealt with here; no joking-he preferred Ash and his friends over this.
He decided to get the call with his brother over with. He knew that Reggie liked being informed whenever he hit town, and he'd freak whenever he didn't. The purple-head decided to call the man, simply to let him know he was coming home, and get the stupid older brother shit out of the way...besides, it was the only thing to distract him from the country freaks there.
He called, and didn't even have to wait that long. Paul knew his brother's routine, and knew that this time of day, he'd be inside, taking a break from taking care of the pokemon, and cleaning the house, so it was the best time to call. Even then, Reggie wasn't one to miss a call when he wasn't relaxing, but Paul found it easier when his brother wasn't too busy multitasking.
The screen came alive with an older purplenette, who was smiling happily. "Hi, Paul!" He said, happily. Paul grunted a hey back-not like he talked much, and it wasn't like Reggie didn't understand him, so the habit never changed. "So, what's going on, now?" He asked his younger sibling, waiting patiently for the reply.
And of course, he got an answer, whether Paul wanted to say anything or not. "I'm in Solaceon Town, and I'll be leaving first thing tomorrow morning. It should take me about a week to get home if I don't stop, but I may scope out the pokemon on the way." He stated, dully. It was the only reason he called, nothing more needed to be said, and he didn't socialize with his brother.
Reggie perked up at this, his grin growing. "That's great! I'm guessing that you're preparing yourself for your battle against Maylene." It wasn't a question, and Paul knew that, but he nodded to let his brother know he heard him. "Okay then, I'll make sure your room is ready, and I'll stock up extra for your pokemon." He stated. "You gonna call before you leave?" He questioned his younger brother.
"If I say yes and do it, will you give me less grief when I train?" He asked his elder sibling, remembering the last time he was home, and what he got was anything but in his favor. One experience he didn't want to revisit, and why he didn't go home often.
With a smile from his brother, Paul hung up, and decided to get dinner before heading up to his room.
- Some Estate on Mt. Coronet
An elder man silhouetted by the shadows looked down at the two men in robes alongside their Manetrics; their heads bowed down, and their bodies stiff in fear. "You imbeciles! Of course it didn't work! She wouldn't have been able to leave if she didn't gain the strength to get passed an attack plan so basic." The man roared at them, infuriated.
"W-we did manage to get rid of her map, and we already have Electrikes tracking her down!" One stated.
"Y-yes! Don't worry master! We've not failed you yet!" Said the other.
The man glared. "Very well! But I better not hear of any more failures, or so help me, you'll be dead where you stand!" He raged.
"Yes, master!" They said, bowing before making their way out of the room.
Once a good distance away, they stopped and spoke. "That damn girl! She knows better, even if she is the youngest!" The first one stated.
"There's nothing that we can do about what she did, except bring her back; besides, she can't run forever from here, and she knows it."
short, i know, but i plan on making it interesting! and plz, keep in mind this is my first pokemon fanfic, so no flames, plz!
