Hey guys! It took a while for me to write a new fan fic for my favorite male and my favorite female Pokedex Holders respectively (thanks to college and all), but thank Arceus it's here! :D
This is actually based on the headcanons I come with my account on twitter. Moreover, the headcanons were mostly expanded by my pal which made me think to why not make a fan fiction about these headcanons and here they are. I hope you'll like them though. ^^
Oh, and since I bought volumes 15 – 22 and not to mention that a great friend of mine has given me the ORAS volume 1 as a gift *cries*, I'll be using the Viz translation from now on (since I bought it with Viz's translation, but Blue is still the female character and Green is still Professor Oak's grandson since hey, I got used to their Japanese names.). I'll just edit my mistake on the non-viz translation on my previous fan fic. :D
Disclaimer: I don't own the franchise.
Chapter 1 - Permission
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Ruby let out a sigh to ease his fear and anxiety. He tried swallowing it, but it was apparently not working.
Well, he had his reasons to be feeling these emotions. Why wouldn't he be intimidated? He was currently being interrogated by Professor Birch and his father. Although, he was actually more frightened by his father's presence and his nonchalant stare at him than the serious look on the Professor's face where it should be the other way around. He was mostly anxious for one reason. He feared they might reject his proposal.
He mentally shook his head from those negative thoughts. There was no time to be a pessimist in this situation. This is no time to back down and give up. He made this decision. He planned for this to happen, and it was time to face its consequences despite how good or terrible it would be. Besides, if Sapphire were here, she would face this decision with optimism. He had to be optimistic about this as well. After all, this decision was for her.
"So... why did you two make an appointment with me today?" Professor Birch started with his usual jolly tone and drank from his bottle of water. He stared at them with confusion building up in his eyes
Norman let out a sigh and folded his arms across his chest. "It's actually Ruby's. I just came here as a spectator."
"I see." Professor Birch placed his left index finger on his chin. He stared at the charmer with confusion and curiosity. Whatever Ruby was going to say, it must be important and related to his daughter. At least that was what his parent's intuitions were telling him. "What is it, Ruby?"
Ruby tensed at the Professor's question and sat up straight. It finally came out. Now all he needed was to tell why. He opened his mouth to say something, but no words came out. He mentally cursed his fear and anxiety.
This was actually the second time he got nervous from the Professor's presence. The first one was when he asked about what his current relationship with his daughter. The Professor's parent's intuitions were strong, no doubt. He swallowed hard. He had a feeling he already knew his intentions.
"Uh... Norman? Is he alright? I didn't sound too strict, am I?" Professor Birch looked at his friend with a shy grin on his face. He must have intimidated the lad again. Was he really that scary when he is serious at his words?
Instead of answering, Norman's lips curved into a smirk, satisfied at the result. He didn't know that his friend could intimidate his son. He thought he was the only one. "Just calm down, Ruby. He's not gonna punch you."
Ruby let out another sigh as his heart started beating rapidly. Hearing his father's words made him more anxious. Why was he feeling like this? His answer was simple, and yet he was making it quite complex through his actions. He needed to calm down. "I—"
Before Ruby could say a word, his Pokegear started ringing and vibrating in his pocket. He stared at his pocket with confusion then later picked it up. "Hello?"
"Ruby? Where are you?" Emerald asked on the other line with irritation present in his voice. He sounded impatient. "The battle will start in an hour! I thought you'll come here early?!"
"Wait, what?" Now all Ruby could feel was anxiety flowing through his veins. He hopes he would arrive on time. He should have told his proposal earlier. Damn it.
"Oh for crying out loud! It's the battle between the champion and the challenger! It's Sapphire and Wally's match! I thought you're gonna come here early?!"
"Right, right. I'm on my way."
"Yeah, whatever. Just come here already." Emerald turned off his Pokegear and placed it in his pocket. He let out a sigh. Heh, I hope you were able to tell it to the Professor before you come here.
"Oh man," Professor Birch placed his left hand on his head. An anxious look appeared on his face. "I forgot that Sapphire had a challenger today. I'm coming as well! Let's ride on Troppy! We might make it in time!"
"Sapphire has Troppy with her, remember?" Norman responded calmly, hoping to ease the tensed atmosphere.
"Oh right. Now what?" Professor Birch responded with a shy grin. He forgot she flew with Troppy on her way to Ever Grande City this morning.
"We'll teleport there using Rara's move. You have her with you, right, Ruby?" Norman calmly looked at his son, which did nothing but to increase the charmer's anxiety.
"Y-Yes, sir." Ruby responded with a nod. He took Rara's Poke Ball in his pocket to send her out.
"But first, you have to tell Birch why are we here. You better hurry. We only have an hour left."
Ruby swallowed hard. He held onto Rara's Poke Ball and stared at it. His father was right. They couldn't just leave this hanging in the air. "R-Right... I..."
Rara, who was currently inside her Pokeball, sensed Ruby's anxiety. She gave her trainer a comforting look in hopes to calm him.
Ruby gave a smile to his Pokemon. Thanks for your help, Rara. He let out another sigh. Here goes nothing. "Professor Birch, I... I've decided."
"Hm?" Professor Birch stared at him with confusion. His parent's intuitions were not stopping from telling him that it might be related to Ruby's relationship with his daughter. Regardless, it was too early to conclude if it were. He must wait for the charmer's answer. Although whatever it was, it better be good.
"I'm..." Ruby swallowed hard. He clenched his left fist and confidently turned his gaze at the men in front of him. Now's the time. "I'm gonna ask her hand for marriage, and..." He took a deep breath. "I need your approval, professor."
The Professor's eyes widened in shock as his mouth slowly hung open. His parent's intuitions were right! Ruby was planning to propose to Sapphire! He was starting to wonder when since the two were in a romantic relationship for a long time now. He couldn't remember the exact number of years, unfortunately. I knew it! I knew it! Holy Arceus I can't believe I was right!
Finally. Norman mentally sighed in relief. He smiled at his son. He and his wife were also been waiting for this, and based on its current state, it was worth it.
"Sapphire and I... we've been together for a long time. She means a lot to me. I know I'm often overprotective... especially when danger is involved... like... when..." He further clenched his left fist. He knew she could take care of herself. He knew she was absolutely strong enough to battle with and without her Pokemon. She was never a damsel in distress who needed some saving, after all. However, he often put her safety above everyone else whenever danger was involved. He never ceased to care for her. In fact, he doesn't want to see her cry again.
He lost her more than once—during the Salamence incident, when she fell inside Hoopa's golden ring and were sent in an unknown place—and he would never allow himself to lose her again. He was determined to be with her `until the last moment.
"...when I pushed her into my master's air car before our battle with Groundon and Kyogre, when I... I strictly told everyone not to tell her about that meteorite... I... I was only thinking about her safety! I don't want her to get hurt! I want her safe! I cannot bear to lose her! Sapphire helped me to be who I am today. She keeps me determined at every challenge life throws at me! She often reminds me that doing my best matters most! In fact, she deserves happiness!" Ruby could feel some tears forming in his eyes. His lips curved into a sincere smile. His voice softened as he continues. "...and... I'm determined to give her everything she deserves. I... I love her, and that will never change."
Ruby unclenched his left fist and grabbed a handkerchief in his pocket to wipe off the tears in his eyes. It was unusual to tell his true feelings, but in his perspective, it was worth it. After all, their respective parents needed to know how much she meant the world to him like he was to her.
"Ruby,"
Ruby looked up to see the Professor giving him a stern, fatherly look. It made his anxiety returned. He didn't go too far, right? He glanced at his father and saw him smiling. Well, it was nice to see his father wearing a smile on his face.
"I'm glad you told me how you feel for my daughter, and with that..."
Ruby swallowed hard. He was prepared for the worst.
A smile appeared on the Professor's face as he placed both of his hands on either side of the charmer's shoulders. "You have my permission. I approve your proposal."
Ruby could not believe what he just heard. He was dreaming, right? He swear he was. He blinked a few times to confirm that he was, but it turned out he wasn't. A smile appeared on his lips as his heart thumped rapidly from glee he felt spreading all over his chest. He couldn't believe that the professor approved his proposal! Now he was one step closer on completing his plan. The next moves had to be perfect. He couldn't ruin this for her. "Thank you, professor. I assure you..." He gave the professor a determined look. "...you won't regret this."
Professor Birch smiled back and nodded. "I know this is early, but I entrust my daughter to you. Take good care of her."
"I will. You won't regret it, professor, I swear."
Rara smiled at her trainer. She was happy that Ruby was able to tell them how he felt. She could feel Ruby's excessive amount of happiness from the light glowing on her chest. She couldn't wait for him to ask that certain question to Sapphire.
"Oh, right. Speaking of Sapphire, we gotta go. Rara," Ruby looked at the Gardevoir. Rara gave him a smile, understanding what he meant.
"Calm down, Ruby. We still have..." Professor Birch looked at his wrist watch. "Forty-five minutes left."
"Birch is right." Norman stood up from his seat and approached his son. "Don't get too hasty. We still got time."
"Rara, please teleport us to Ever Grande City." Rara, who was already out from her Poke Ball, responded by nodding at her trainer's request. She used teleport on the three men and in a matter of minutes, they arrived in Ever Grande City.
"And... we're here." Professor Birch scanned his surroundings and it seems like they were inside the Pokemon Center of Ever Grande City's Pokemon League.
Norman let out an exasperated sigh from his son's actions. "Ruby, I told you we still got time. Wait, where is he?"
Professor Birch gave his friend a confused look. He turned to his left and saw no one beside him. "He must have scampered off to see Sapphire."
Another exasperated sigh escaped from Norman's lips. His son was just very thrilled to come here and see her before the battle.
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"You still have twenty minutes left before the battle starts."
"Thanks, Emerald. It's nice to see you too." Ruby quickly said and knocked on the door a few times.
"I said twenty minutes. There's no need to rush." Emerald responded with all the sarcasm he could muster. It was his first time seeing Ruby this impatient. Well it was Ruby's fault for not arriving early, and there went its consequences with him frantically knocking on the champion's door.
"I know, but every minute counts." Ruby responded after another set of knocks. He should have arrived earlier if his fear and anxiety didn't interfere with his talk to the professor.
"Aren't you gonna wish 'goodluck' to Wally?" Emerald lazily asked as he sat on the chair beside the wall. He gave his friend a nonchalant stare. He had to admit it was quite hilarious to see Ruby this frantic.
"I already did."
"So you saw him before you saw her?"
Ruby nervously glanced at him. "Y-Yes...?" What else could he say, really?
Emerald responded with a shrug. "I see nothing wrong with that. She won't be mad at you."
"I know that, but... I wanna see her."
Emerald gave him a sarcastic look. He sounded like an annoying child who didn't get what he wanted from a certain store. "Ruby, you'll make her lose her focus if you keep on knocking at the door."
Ruby stopped knocking on the door and looked at his friend. He released a sigh in defeat. He hated to admit it, but Emerald was right. He didn't want Sapphire to lose her focus. She did make a promise to defend her title as Hoenn's current Pokemon League Champion. She must remain attentive to succeed. "Alright."
"Ya can come in now."
The sudden voice made Ruby recoil from his position. He stood up straight and jerked his head to his left, seeing Sapphire with her arms folded across her chest. Her presence was enough to make him smile. "Sapphire, what took you so long to open the door?"
Sapphire sourly huffed some air from her nose with a pout on her face. Her right fang was poking out from her upper lip. Ruby's heart thumped at her reaction. She was absolutely adorable, cute even. He had this sudden urge to hug and to kiss her. "I heard ya the first time ya knocked on it. I just gave some sitrus berries to Phado. That's why it took me a while to open it."
"Well it does make sense." Emerald said with a shrug. He folded his arms across his chest as the atmosphere around them stood silently. Ruby must be in a trance once he saw her based on his facial expressions. The look on his eyes felt like he hadn't seen her in a while. The lovebirds were sometimes weird when it comes to their sudden daydreams. Don't tell me...
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Ruby snapped back to reality once he heard Emerald's loud coughing. It seems that he'd been gazing at her for a while. "I... uh..." He let out a light cough to gather his voice. "T-That's good. Y-You and your team are ready, right?" He grabbed her left hand and linked their fingers. His urge to hug and to kiss her was increasing every second. He must contain it until they were alone.
The warmth from his hand increased the temperature on her cheeks. It was true she got used to it, but it was quite uncomfortable doing it in front of Emerald. Emerald dif hate it when they *'flirt' in front of him. At least, that was what he often said to them. She slowly nodded from her boyfriend's question. What else could she say?
"Hey, I'm still here ya know, and quit flirting! The Pokemon League is large enough for you two to get your own room!"
The lovebirds were used to Emerald's constant teasing. It was either they do stop 'flirting' or apologize to him. However, his last words made them blush intensely from embarrassment. When did he learn to say that?
Sapphire had a hunch that their senior Gold taught him that. It looked like Gold was going to receive a punch from her once they meet, and she would not be taking a 'no' for an answer. The possibilities of Gold teaching that to Emerald was likely. She furiously puffed some air out of her nose. Did Crystal even know about this? `Gold, I know this is yer doin' and ya've gone too far!
Ruby, on the other hand, observed his surroundings with a deep blush on his face. He mentally sighed in relief. It seemed that no one was here besides the three of them. He was glad there were only the three of them in this place, or else it would be embarrassing if everyone heard it. He didn't want her to be embarrassed at the wrong thing he did. He stole a glance from his girlfriend. She seemed furious and embarrassed at once. Great job, Emerald.
"Oh, and blame Gold. He told me that I should say that to you guys just so we will know your reactions, and it looks like we do know now." Emerald hopped down from the seat. "Anyway, I'll be taking my seat in the stadium. I'll see you guys later, and good luck, Sapphire." He left the lovebirds alone in hopes that Sapphire would be mad at Gold rather than him or both of them. He had experienced a mad Sapphire literally hitting him with a rock and a palm tree. He cringed at that memory.
He learned his lesson. Having a mad Sapphire was terrifying.
He swore from that day to not make her mad.
Experiencing a mad Sapphire once was enough.
The second one was next to suicide.
Emerald's absence caused a quiet atmosphere around the area with the lovebirds' synchronized breathings and heartbeats as the only noises.
Sapphire released a long and heavy sigh to calm herself. She must remove her thought of punching Gold's face for now. She should focus on her upcoming battle with Wally first.
She grabbed the Pokegear in her pocket and checked its time.
She only had ten minutes left before the battle starts. She needed to grab her team's Poke Balls and get to the stadium. "Our dads are already on their respective seats. Ya should go as well. I'll be fine."
Ruby gently stroked her hand which made her look at him. He leaned in closer, feeling her warm breath touch his nose. He used his other hand to cup and caress her right cheek. Her berry and forest scent made him tranquil. He could do this all day. "Good luck."
"Thanks," Her lips curved into a timid smile, with one of her fangs poking out of her bottom lip, as the blush on her face deepens. It seemed peculiar, but the warmth from his hands were helping her maintain her focus. "I'll just hafta do my best then."
His smile was sincere as his eyes lit up with love and satisfaction. That's his girl. He was starting to wonder what he did to deserve her. Nonetheless, he was very happy to have her in his life. Now he was more determined to give her the perfect marriage proposal. "I know you will." Without any hesitation, he closed the gap between them for a kiss.
*Headcanon 1: Emerald supports Ruby and Sapphire's relationship, but he hates it when they "flirt" in front of him. (Although this might be hinted….?)
`THAT LINE IN ORAS CHAPTER 20! AHHHH! IT'S STILL HAVEN'T LEFT MY HEAD. HE JUST TOLD HER HOW MUCH SHE MEANS TO HIM AND IT'S BEAUTIFUL!
`R.I.P Gold. You will be missed. xD
I'm sorry if they seem to be out of character. Hehe. It's still my second trial for a Pokespe fanfic. It might take a while to make them not out of character.