Hello everyone! This is a little short story that I decided to write, based off the Legendary cut scene in the main story of Alpha Sapphire. It won't be related to any of my other main stories, it's just random. I can confirm that there will be two chapters, but I'm not sure if I'll add any more after the second chapter. This is written from Brendan's point of view, which is the rival's. If I happen to make any weird grammar mistakes, please ignore them as I haven't written in first person view in a very long time ^-^" There MIGHT be spoilers of Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, so if you haven't played the game, read at your own risk!
I, Snowy The Sky Wolf, do not own Pokémon, or any of it's characters.
I watched silently as I saw my best friend enter the Cave of Origin to stop the Legendary Kyogre from rampaging. She had softly smiled at me right before she opened the doors.
What could she have been thinking just then?
I shook my head to clear out my thoughts. I shouldn't be thinking like this. She'll come back.
...Right?
Only she would be able to see the true power of Primal Kyogre, but I could almost feel the power myself from outside the temple doors. I wish that I could be with her inside of that dungeon, witnessing the scene with her, and protecting her with my own two hands...
Yet…
I'm too weak to protect her.
"Hey! You read me, little scamp?" Archie spoke loudly into the walkie-talkie he had in his hand.
"Yeah…" May's feminine voice reached my own ears in reply to the Team Aqua Leader, which caused me to sigh to myself in relief. Her voice was slightly muffled due to all the loud noise and the Aqua Suit she had on. At least she hasn't been hurt on the way down.
"We're getting readings that Kyogre has appeared! I'd guess you're staring right at it, if I'm not mistaken!"
"Yes, I am…"
After her second reply, I could hear the loud roar of the Legendary Kyogre himself, causing me to flinch in surprise.
"Don't be afraid, scamp!" Archie encouraged the girl. "You leap right onto that beastie's back!"
"What?!" I shouted, completely shocked at Archie's words.
"What is it, boy? You scared of your little girlfriend getting hurt?" Archie taunts while laughing, causing my face to heat up. He was holding the button on the walkie-talkie down too… Just great.
"N-no," I stutter in protest.
"Archie, listen to me," May says into her own walkie-talkie that was installed into the Aqua Suit. "Tell Brendan to not worry about me, I'll be fine. ...A-And he's not my boyfriend!"
Archie's laughing was mixed in with Kyogre's roar, which could be heard again from May's side, and what seems to be the sound of feet landing on the ground. Or was it Kyogre's back?
"Then let it take you to the deepest part of the chamber!" Archie called into the device, but instead he heard static. "Damn, looks like we lost her."
I started to panic inside when he had said 'lost'. Archie had lost communication with May… There was no way to check on her safety now.
Wait, why am I so worried about her safety again?
Flashback
"Brendan," My mother called from downstairs.
"Yes mom?"
"Our new neighbor has arrived in Littleroot! After they have settled down, don't you think that you should go greet them?"
"That sounds like a good idea, mom. I'll be sure to do it soon," I reply, my eyes watching my hands sort out the various Pokeballs on my desk.
"Oh, I almost forgot! Your father says that our new neighbor has a young kid about the same age as you, Brendan! I'm sure that you'll become great friends with them."
"Someone about the same age as me, huh?" I look up from the pile and glance out of the window of my bedroom, where I saw the large truck parked outside of the house next to mine. "Dad says that this person is the kid of a Gym Leader, too… It's probably a guy."
"Oh my! Are you Norman's child? I didn't expect you to be visiting us so early!" My mother's voice rang out from downstairs. I couldn't help but listen to what she had to say to our new neighbor.
"We have a young boy about the same age as you. Why don't you go meet him?"
I soon heard footsteps climbing up the stairs to my room. My eyes quickly reverted back to the pile of Pokeballs, making it seem like I didn't hear the conversation downstairs. However, what I saw next left me in complete shock. The Gym Leader's child was…
A girl.
"Hi," The new girl greeted politely. "My name's May. What's yours?"
It took me a few seconds to get over my shock before I replied. "Brendan. It's nice to meet you, May. … Actually, I heard that you were the Gym Leader's kid, but I didn't expect you to be a girl…"
A small laugh was emitted from the brunette. "I get that a lot. It's okay!"
"You don't have a Pokemon yet, do you?" I blurted out suddenly.
"No, I don't…" A puzzled look appeared on May's face.
"Do you want me to catch one for you?" I ask, but then remember the task that he had received from his father. "Wait, sorry, I forgot! I have to go help my dad with fieldwork. It was nice meeting you… Talk to you later?"
"Yes," May smiles.
"Cool. See ya, May," I waved goodbye before running down the stairs.
She was a quiet and timid girl, sometimes loud when faced with something that interests her, but…
I…
Flashback End
Several minutes had gone by, the rain continuing to pour heavily on me. Looks like I'll have to go home and get a change of clothes.
I wasn't even worried about getting a cold right that second. I was more worried about…
May's safety.
I mean, who wouldn't be worried about her when she's faced with peril in the form of a giant Primal Kyogre? Everyone else was worried along with me.
But, I felt more uneasy than the others. Was it because she's the only best friend I have? ...No, that can't be it.
"Shall we wait in a building for May's return?" Steven interrupted my train of thought with an offer, which I immediately answered to without thinking.
"I want to stay out here and welcome her back when she opens those doors again."
Why did I just say that?
A smile, which almost looked like a smirk appeared on Steven's face. He quickly turned away, leaving me to think about what he had thought for a second there.
I truly wanted to stay out here though. I wanted to see her face again when she opens those doors. If she ever does. I wanted to pull her into a hug and say that I was glad she was safe, even if that action isn't how a normal boy would act at all. I didn't care about all that. I cared about-
The ground shook suddenly, from what seems to be a large object crashing down. Oh no. I hope that wasn't what I think it was…
More rumbles came from underneath my feet, until they finally subsided. They sounded just like rocks falling from the ceiling.
No.
No, no, no, no, no.
This can't be. It just can't!
Flashback
"Brendan!"
I heard a voice from behind me as I arrived in Mauville City. My head turned to the voice, and found that May was running towards me.
"Hey May, I didn't expect to see you here," I say, smiling.
"Are you here to challenge the Gym too?"
"Mhm," I nodded. "You can go challenge the Gym first, if you'd like."
"Oh no, I can't do that, you obviously got here before me."
"I insist, May. Besides, I'm going to go do some training to prepare more."
"Well, okay... I'll see you later, Brendan!"
"See ya."
In truth, I never really trained my Pokemon during her Gym battle. Instead, I was on Mauville City's rooftop, watching the clouds while sitting on a bench.
The way she says my name... I loved it. Her sapphire blue eyes, too. I loved them. I can't believe I'd be saying this after only about two months of knowing her, but...
I think I've fallen for May.
Flashback End
A string of silence came after the sudden rumble, with the heavy rain not letting off at all.
"My my," Wallace cuts off the silence. "That was some tremor there."
I swear, I wanted to leave all these adults alone and run to May's aid, even if it put me in danger. But I resisted, much to my own annoyance.
A beat.
I hope you come back safe and sound, because I want to have a chance to tell you.
I love you, May.
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