Hello all my readers! I know that I'm a day early with my update, but I couldn't wait! I am so excited about this story!
If you couldn't tell from the title and summary, The Royal and The Rebel is based off of the classic tale, The Prince and the Pauper, but I'm basing mines more off of Barbie's The Princess and the Pauper. Don't judge me. And thus, I will make several references to that and other fairy tales. You've been warned.
By the way, Scarlett is basically the mangaverse version of my OC, Ashley, so yeah. They're basically the same, but with minor differences. For the sake of the story, and the cover, she's going to look like Blue, but with black hair and red eyes. She's going to appear with all the other dexholders, including B2W2 and XY. And for the dexholders who haven't had much of their party revealed yet, I'm basing their pokemon off of my other fic, Runaway Life party.
Looks like that's it. Now let's get to the disclaimer!
Disclaimer: I, AKCC, hereby declare that I do not own Pokemon at all. Thy honor would go to GameFreak. And I do not own any references I hereby made in this chapter. There are too many to keep count.
Chapter One
Scarlett's POV
Once upon a time, there were seven fighting countries. Each of these countries was filled with hopeful people to claim land for themselves. But it didn't go as plan, of course. The four oldest countries, Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh, banded together in an alliance to defeat the other three countries, Unova, Kalos, and Alola. As hard as they fought, all seven countries failed. They all lost the war. There was no winner. There was not a victor. Instead, all seven came to an agreement; all countries will stay to themselves. Every decade, a member of a royal family within a kingdom in a country will be wedded to another member of a royal family in another country. And so, the countries split, only meeting each other when it came to the ever dreaded ten years.
The tradition went on for a hundred years until one man created a new rule. This man was one not to be messed with for he holds a power that has not been seen ever since the war started. Many called him a legend, but to others, he was a hero. He broke the barriers barring the countries, allowing everyone, from every region, to come into each other. Citizens from Kanto can now live in Johto and vice versa. There is no need to say that this brought a new generation. However, the man was not able to survive long enough to put forth his newest dream, stop the marriages. He was assassinated before he could change the world forever. No one knows who killed him. Some say the kings of the regions plotted against the man, but others say that it was just a simple accident. We don't know for sure, but I'll tell you what I think.
People were afraid of what was happening. They were afraid of change. They were afraid to see what they had for their entire lives morph in a blink of the eye. That is the reason why we still have these arranged weddings. That is still why we are still so separated. Men have always been on top and everyone believes that the hero was a man, but I don't think so. People see women as not able to do anything, but that is not the truth. I believed that the hero was a women. She was the one to change everything. And they killed her for her ideals and her truth. I want her legacy to live on. I will not conform to society's needs to what a woman is. I will be my own self. I will show who I really am. Even if it kills me.
"Wakey-wakey! Wakey-wakey!"
"Argh... five more minutes!"
"Wakey-wakey! Wakey-wakey!"
"I said five more minutes!"
"Wakey-wakey! Wakey-wakey!"
"Shut up, you stupid bird!" I screamed as I shot up in bed. I glared at the blue, yellow, white, and black bird hanging upside down from the ceiling. His pink beak was wide open, ready to test my patience once more.
"Wakey-wakey!" Chatot screeched once again.
"That's it!" I exclaimed. "I don't care what mother says, you're dinner tonight!"
"Scarlett! Come eat!" I heard my mother's voice ring out from the front of the little house we have.
"Coming mother!" I replied. I glared back at Chatot. "You're lucky." I threw off the thin sheets I call my blankets and went to get ready for the day. I dressed in a dark red dress that brushed the ground and the sleeves went halfway up my forearms with ruffles at the ends. I stuffed my feet in a pair of brown boots and tied a dark brown apron over the skirt of my dress. There was nothing I can do about my hair, so I just combed my fingers through it, getting rid of any knots. I rinsed my teeth with a basin of water on a table in my room and washed my face. I checked my reflection in a window and saw my striking red eyes stare back at me.
"Alright. You're the fairest of them all. Are you done?" Chatot asked from behind me.
"One more word out of you and you're getting roasted!" I threatened him as I turned around.
"Scarlett!" my mother called.
"Coming!" I yelled back. I shot a glare at Chatot as he landed on my shoulder before going to the room where my mother and father were.
"I see Sleeping Beauty is up." my father commented as he placed a hat on his head.
"Father. I was up trying to read last night." I whined.
"Scarlett dear, a young girl like you shouldn't be focusing so hard on reading or writing." my mother said as she brushed a piece of my pitch black hair away from my face as she placed a bowl of porridge in front of me at the table.
"Mother, I have a job. I'm learning other skills there." I defended as I ate my breakfast.
"What job?" Chatot chattered as he dropped a few berries in his beak.
"Quiet you!" I glared at him.
"Scarlett. I believe you're going to be late." my mother sang as she looked outside.
I looked up at the clock on the wall. "Oh my Arceus! You're right! I'm late!" I exclaimed. I jumped out of my seat. I gave my father a kiss on the cheek before I headed out the door. "Bye Father! Bye Mother!" I waved to them as I ran into the streets.
People were already lining the roads with their stalls. I resisted the urge to yell at a boy as he stepped on my dress. I just glared at him as he gave me a silly grin. Arceus, I hate men like him. I just tugged my dress free from under his shoe and continued on my way. I walked past several shops before stopping at one with a hanging sign that read 'Royal Dress Shoppe'. Ironically, we never had any royal customers. I slowed to a walk and walked through the back door.
When I opened the door, I found Wallace with his arms cross. I started to sweat. "Gomen, sensei."I bowed down to him. "I overslept."
"Normally, I would yell at you, but since you're my only normal employee, I will forgive you." he said before walking away with a flick of his cape. "Go help Ruby with the dresses! We still have orders to fulfill!" he called out as he walked to the front.
I sighed. I never get in trouble for oversleeping. But still, Wallace is scary. Yet he never punishes me. I tucked my hair behind my ears as I walked into the back room. There, I saw several dresses on mannequins and a boy sitting at a table in the middle of the room. He wore black trousers with a black short sleeved shirt and ruby red vest over it. Strangely, he wore this white hair-like hat on his head connected to a red and black headband. His eyes were the same as his name.
"Ruby." I got his attention.
"Ah Scarlett. I see you finally came." he said as he looked up from the blue dress he was working on.
"Yes. I came."I glared at him. For some reason, he has this idea that I don't come to work every day like I'm supposed to, even though I do.
"You're fifteen minutes late. Again." he pointed out.
"Well, it was not my fault." I huffed as I sat down in a chair next to him. I got out the yellow dress I was working on out along with a needle and some thread. "A boy stepped on my dress on purpose. Oh, how I hate the boys in this kingdom. He nearly ripped off the skirt."
"Your new design?" Ruby asked as he looked up from his work.
"Yes. It is." I nodded. "I'll show you and the others later when we get off." I told him as I began my work.
"Scarlett, you have to be careful. You don't want to be caught." Ruby warned me.
"Get caught with what?" I snapped. "These times, men don't believe women can do anything. We still have to conform to what society defines us as!"
"Must you be such a rebel?" Ruby sighed. Seriously, has he not been around me for the last ten years?
"What's your problem?" I asked him as I saw the long look on his face. Then it hits me. "Oh. It's that day, huh?"
"I thought you would know." he sighed as he rubbed the side of his head.
"Listen. I have only known you and the rest of our friends since when I was young. And I know that I wasn't there with you when you had that accident."I told him. "But what I do know is that girl you saved, will still remembers you and what you did to save her." I smiled.
"Thank you senpai." Ruby smiled up at me. "I just wish Master would say wise advice like that."
"I swear that man is just playing favorites." I muttered. "No offense, Ruby."
"None taken." he said. "I like being his apprentice."
"Does your father know yet?"I asked.
"No and he will never know." his face furrowed into a glare. "There's a reason why I ran away from home."
"Ruby." I sighed. "You can't hide this from him forever. Your father is a very important man. The Kingdom of Special is lucky to have him and other families come live here as ambassadors. Just hope he doesn't see you when you're out in the market. " I explained. "Before, as far as I heard, this kingdom was nothing more than a small village on an island until twelve years ago. That was when you and our friends came into my life."
"Enough about the kingdom and our friends." Ruby rolled his eyes. "I want to finish this dress sometime today."
"Fine. I'll shut up." I giggled silently as I went back to work on my own dress. The yellow dress was almost finished. I just needed to sew some lace on the neckline and around the waist. I stood up and walked over to one of the empty mannequins. I put the dress on the standee and looked it over. The dress looked beautiful. I threaded my needle and got to work.
Before I knew it, I heard Wallace's voice ring out. "Scarlett-kun! Man the front!"
I winced. Good thing I was already finished with the dress. I undressed the mannequin and put the dress away. "I hate it when he calls me that." I mumbled as I wiped my forehead. "You're lucky that he picked you." I told Ruby.
"As you tell me every day." he rolled his eyes.
"Scarlett!" Wallace yelled.
"I'm coming!" I shouted back. I muttered some unladylike words under my breath as I walked to the front. I stood behind the desk with our cash box hidden by the high counter. By the indistinctive chatter in the back room, I knew Wallace was in there.
I sighed. This job may not be the best, but it pays well. I need all the money I can find to support my family. Mother and Father do so much for me already, even though people will say that I look nothing like them. I don't have my mother's light brown hair or her forest green eyes nor my father's natural soft gray hair or his crystal blue eyes. But I am me and my parents love me for that.
I leaned on my elbow as the time ticked by. These are one of the few times where I wish my family's Chatot was actually with me. He usually comes with me when I run errands and he always gets on my nerves. However, he is family and I love my family.
I almost fell asleep when the front door creaked open. I snapped awake to see two boys slightly younger than my age walk in. One was blond and had a green scarf around his neck. His orange eyes matched the orange and white striped shirt he wore with some blue trousers. The other boy had a red beret-like hat on with a red scarf wrapped around his neck. His light blue eyes shone as he wiped crumbs away from his mouth, off his blue shirt, and black pants.
"May I help you two gentlemen?"I asked them.
"My fair lady." the blond bowed down. "I am Sir Pearl and this is my friend Sir Diamond. We are humble servants of our lady who is visiting this kingdom. We have heard wonderful reviews from this dress shop in our quest to find one."
"Yeah. We're here to order a dress for Missy." Diamond mumbled as he pulled a meat pie from somewhere on him.
"Dia! Don't be so rude!" Pearl slapped him over the head with a rather large paper fan. I just stared at them in both confusion and shock.
"Um, gentlemen." I coughed.
"Oh. I must apologize for that disruption, milady." Pearl stood straight as Diamond rubbed the bump on his head.
"Oh, it's fine."I waved it off as I sweatdropped at the sudden change. "Now, what kind of dress do you wish to buy for your lady?"
"Our lady requests a custom dress. Her own dressmakers are unable to handle her design, but I do believe you are." Pearl said. "Here is a list of required elements our lady must have on her dress." he gave me a sheet of parchment. I took it from him and looked it over. The requests on here are outrageous! I'm pretty sure our small shop doesn't have enough material for this one. It would be near impossible to make.
Although, I can if I use some of my money I earn to buy the materials and work longer hours. If I can finish this dress alone, than I'm sure Wallace will see my worth and treat me like he does Ruby!
"So, what do you say?" Diamond asked. Before Pearl could hit him again, I spoke.
"We accept."I smiled at them. "However, it would take a full moon cycle to finish."
"Seems acceptable." Pearl nodded. "You can tell us the total when we return to pick up the dress in a full lunar month." With that, the two walked out.
I turned around and filled out an order for the two. I wrote their names down and estimated the price it would cost. I don't know the real cost until I get all the material. I attached the list to the order and filled it in a box with my name. We had four boxes, one with my name, Ruby's, Wallace, and one for everyone at the shop.
They're for the dresses we're responsible of making. I hid the paper at the bottom of my box so Wallace won't be able to see it. The other orders I had in my box were finished and I can work with Ruby for the everyone box later. None of them were due soon. I'm still surprised at how Wallace finished his box so fast when we never see him do anything, but yell at me.
The rest of the day passed by uneventfully. I filled out more orders and gave some orders to the customers. Overall, the shop made enough money to keep going. The clock behind me chimed as Ruby and Wallace walked out from the back room.
"Alright. The day's over. You two can go." Wallace said.
"Bye sensei." I said as Ruby and I walked out of the front door. When we were outside, I suddenly remembered something as I started to panic. But before I could hyperventilate, Ruby put his arms out and in his hands was a pale cream box with a yellow ribbon on top.
"You're welcome." Ruby smirked.
"Showoff." I pushed him playfully as I took the box from him. "Come on! Let's go to the daycare and meet up with the others!" I ran off, the box tucked under my left arm.
"Slow down!" Ruby complained as he ran behind.
"Use those new shoes your mother got you! The ones you used to run away?" I stopped and turned around to see Ruby several meters behind me.
"But, I don't want to get them dirty." Ruby whined as he panted when he caught up with me.
"Arceus, show some masculinity for once. I run faster than you." I slapped him lightly on the back.
"Fine." Ruby stood up straight. I turned back around and ran towards the daycare, but after a few seconds, I saw a trail of dust in front of me. I looked back around and saw that Ruby was gone. Okay, so I shouldn't taunt him like that again. I sighed as I ran the rest of the way to the daycare. When I arrived, I saw that Ruby was waiting there, leaning on the fence surrounding the pasture that the daycare owns.
"Took you long enough." Ruby smirked. I rolled my eyes at him as I walked next to him. I looked over the fence and saw our friends.
"Gold! Yellow! Black! Y!" I called out to them. When I did, four people turned around to face me. A boy with golden eyes and black hair waved back as a petite blonde girl with amber eyes waved as well. A little way off, a brunet with very dark brown eyes waved at me. Next to him was a honey blonde girl with stormy grey eyes.
"Wait! We'll be out in a minute!" the raven-haired boy, Gold yelled. I nodded as I waited with Ruby for our friends.
"Where are the others?" Ruby asked me.
"We have to stop by the clock maker, the schoolhouse, and then the well as usual." I told him.
"We're ready!" Black exclaimed as he, Serena, Yellow, and Gold walked out of the daycare building.
"What's that?" Yellow asked as she pointed to the box I was holding.
"It's a surprise." I winked as I placed a finger to my lips. "Come on! We have to get the others before heading to the forest!"
Together, we ran to the clockmaker where we met with our shortest friend, Emerald. After some taunting from Gold, we made our way to the school. Fortunately for us, classes already ended and Whi-Two has finished any business she needed to at her home.
"Who else are we missing today?" Whi-Two asked as she walked up to us.
"We're going to the well. Green, Crystal, and Sapphire will meet us there." Y explained.
"Must we meet up with that barbarian?" Ruby complained..
"Cheer up. She's still our friend." Yellow pointed out.
"But she always gets my clothes dirty!" Ruby exclaimed.
"I just wish the two of you would stop flirting and get together." Emerald complained.
"We are not together!" Ruby yelled at him.
"Hey." I got their attention. "If we want to get to the forest and have enough time, than we have to go now."
"Fine. Lead the way." Y said. We ran over to the well outside the kingdom. We were nearing the forest and on a path to it, a well was there. When we got closer to the well, we saw three figures there waiting for us.
"Took all of you long enough." a boy with brown hair that spiked up glared at us with his ivy green eyes.
"Shut up Green. We all saw you three just get here."I shot back.
"Can we not have any violence today?" a girl with dark blue hair and indigo eyes sighed.
"Yo! Prissy boy! What took ya so long to get here?" a brunette girl exclaimed. She had her hair parted to the side of her face and tamed by the blue bandana she had tied as a headband on her head. Her sapphire blue eyes was her most striking feature about her. If you don't count the fangs she has.
"I did not take long!" Ruby retorted.
"Ha! I'll believe that when I see it!" Sapphire laughed.
"Come on now, let's be friends." Black got between them. "Remember, we still have to go to the forest."
"And we should go right now. I have a surprise." I held up the box.
"Scar, you've been keeping that box all today. Are you going to tell us what's in it or not?" Gold asked me.
"I said when we get to the forest!" I snapped at him. With that, he backed away from me and we walked into the forest.
Once we got deep enough, we reached a clearing. This was always my favorite part of the day.
"Charizard!"
"Chuchu!"
"Aibo!"
"Xatee!"
"Nana!"
"Rono!"
"Sceptile!"
"Musha!"
"Daka-chan!"
"Veevee!"
"Rio!"
Another thing we did together was to call out our Pokémon. From the trees surrounding the forest, several Pokémon emerged. As everyone greeted their friends, I couldn't find mines anywhere in the group.
"Where the hell is she?" I wondered out loud as I looked in the clearing. I felt a presence behind me in the bushes. When it popped out, I brought an arm up to block the hit that came my way.
"Try again."I smirked as I turned around to face my attacker.
Damn. I thought I had you that time. a bipedal canine complained. She stood tall on her black hind legs. Her blue fur contrasted with the pale yellow patch on her torso. Two sharp white spikes protruded from the back of her paws that were dyed a deep black with one poking out of chest where her heart should be. Her ear permanently perked up as her four appendages on her head stayed down due to gravity. A black mask was covering the area around her red eyes.
"Try as you might, but I know your every move." I reprimanded her.
You're no fun. Rio pouted.
"Ahem, after you're done having a conversation with your Pokémon, can we get started?" Ruby coughed.
"Oh fine." I rolled my eyes at him. I nodded to the Pokémon who immediately went to the places I told them about the last time I was here. Which was yesterday.
I strolled over to the center of the clearing and gestured for everyone to gather around me. "Behold! For on this day, we are to celebrate a most momentum occasion!" I snapped my fingers and several non-harmful explosions occurred. During the blast, I grabbed the area of my skirt around my hips and quickly tore it off.
When the smoke and dust cleared, I could see that all of my friends were surprised to see an entire party set up around them and me in a new outfit. The thing I was hiding under the skirt of my dress was my true design. It was the same color as my dress, but the skirt only went to my mid-thigh. I had leggings the same color as my skirt tucked into the brown boots I wore. The brown apron was off to the side of my hips, shorter than it originally was and bundled up like a sash.
"Happy Birthday, Yellow!" I smiled at my friend as I held the box with the bow out in front of her.
"Oh! It's my birthday? I must have forgotten!" Yellow exclaimed.
"Okay, I know you're ditzy sometime, but how are you able to forget your own birthday?" Emerald looked at his cousin.
"Hey! Show some respect!" Sapphire slapped him over the head.
"Can't we go one day without any violence?" Crystal sighed. "Seriously, that's all I ask for everyday."
"You know, you're not one to talk considering how you kick Gold ten times every day." Green reminded her.
"Point taken." Crystal sighed.
"Now is not a time to be fighting. It's a time to celebrate." Whi-Two tried to change the subject.
"That's right." Y noted. "Scarlett, how were you able to get everything here set up?"
"I just stopped by yesterday and asked the Pokémon to do what I need for Yellow's birthday." I explained. "It wasn't that hard since I planned this party to be very simple."
"And the box was a present?" Black asked.
"Yep. I worked on it for a very long time for one of my two closest friends." I nodded.
"Aw! Thanks Scarlett!" Yellow hugged me.
"Wow. I'm touched." Green said monotone.
"You know, you can show some emotions sometimes." I glared at him.
"Whatever." he shrugged.
"So are we starting this party or not?" Gold asked.
"We are." I nodded. "Rio! Hit it!"
Be awed at my wonderful abilities! Rio exclaimed as she produced a small light blue sphere of energy in her paws. Somehow, with it, she was able to produce music with it.
I walked over to her and took the sphere from her. I took a wooden box from Chuchu, Yellow's Pikachu, and placed it in there. I walked over to Yellow with it. "This is a special music box. This was actually Green's idea and it's from both of us, even though it was me and my Pokémon who had to do it." I shot him a glare as I was talking to Yellow.
"Still my idea." he said rather loudly. I rolled my eyes and gave it to Yellow.
"Thank you." she accepted it.
After that, everyone showed the gift they got Yellow and she opened the box I gave her. Needless, she loved it. I wanted to give her something fancy for special parties or things like that. I know that she only has her uncle to take care of her and they are rather poor. Like most of us.
There is a reason why we hid our Pokémon here. Only the rich and powerful are allowed to keep such powerful Pokémon we have. The common people are only allowed one family Pokémon unless they were given special permission from the royal family here. But even then, they would never allow children to take care of a Charizard or a Lucario. Especially a Lucario. They were forbidden along with their pre evolution, Riolu.
It all started with the hero. Legends will say that the hero was an Aura Guardian, a human blessed with the power to control aura, the life force of every living being. Stories will say the hero used aura to forced people to do what she says, but again, that is not true. The hero did not forced, only encouraged the people. But my word doesn't matter. Now, all aura is banned. If a person exhibits traits of an Aura Guardian, they are beheaded. That is a reason why I do not show it in public. Only close friends and family knows.
But if I am found out, than I would be considered the property of the royal family. At my age, I have showed enough skill to control my aura and be useful to the king. But I refuse to be used by anyone. I will not be weak. And at my side will be Rio.
I found her when I was first met all of my friends. We were just playing in the forest in the exact clearing we were in right now. We spotted a group of Pokémon, the ones we have now only in their first stage of evolution, and they were crowded around something.
Green was the first one to step up. When he did, a Charmander snapped his head towards him and began growling. However, having experience with Pokémon, Green was able to calm the Pokémon down and convince it to let us meet the other Pokémon. They did and the Pokémon parted way from whatever they were gathered around. Instinctively, I felt a connection in my mind. That connection was from a black and blue egg. When I placed my hand on it, it hatched into a baby female Riolu. I don't have to finish the story; I'm sure you know what happened next.
If the townspeople did find out about Rio, than they would kill her, no question. Lucario were notorious of their advanced skills in aura. They were too dangerous to be around, even with the royal family commanding them. And so, I hid both my power and Pokémon in order to keep everyone safe.
When Rio evolved into a Lucario, it was when my friends found out about my aura. At first they were shocked and promised not to tell anyone of it. And they didn't. They know how I can talk to Rio. But there is one thing I didn't tell them; I can attack and defend using aura. It was a rather advanced skill and Rio helped me with it. For that, I thank her. If the kingdom found out I was an Aura Guardian and my friends knew, I would become a slave to the king and they would all be killed, regardless of their social status.
I can't let that happen. No. I will keep the people I love safe. They would die for me and I would die for them.
"Hey. What are you thinking about?" Y asked me as she sat next to me on a tree stump.
"Huh?"I snapped out of my thoughts. "Oh. Just nothing. I'm just happy to see Yellow so happy. This is such a special day for her."
"I know." Y nodded. "You know, if you wear your new design in public, you'll never find a husband."
"I don't care."I snorted. "What do I need a husband for? A woman can stand on her own two feet. I don't need a knight in shining armor."
"Have you ever dreamt about having a family someday though?" she asked.
"I do, but all the boys in the kingdom are so ignorant. I just don't see the appeal in any of them." I replied.
"What about Green?" Y smirked.
"Oh please, I would never fall for a guy like him. He is so snobbish and passive. I don't see how girls fawn over him." I countered. "What about you though? I thought you wanted to travel the world. You know, with that boy you like."
"Correction, he is only my friend. Nothing more, nothing less." Y retorted.
"Yeah. Nothing will happen since he's still locked up in that room of his." I shot back. "Especially since he's holed up in the castle in the highest room of the tallest tower."
"It's not his fault!" Y exclaimed. "It's the pressure from the townspeople. They pushed him too far into depression. I try the best I can, but I get him out of it. I'm hoping to bring him out with the prospect of seeing what the world really is."
"When he stops being a recluse." I added. I saw Y glare at me and I smirked. It's fun to tease her.
"Oh. Did we really spend that much time out here?" Whi-Two stated. "The sun is going down."
"Already?" Yellow said disappointed. "Well, time flies when you're having fun."
"We'll see you guys tomorrow!" I told Rio as she and the other Pokémon retreated back into the forest.
"Green, Sapph, we have to get back." Crystal reminded them.
"'Kay! Same time tomorrow?" Sapphire looked at the rest of us.
"Of course!" Black grinned.
We waved our goodbyes as Crystal, Green, and Sapphire went back to the castle. The rest of us walked back to the town and slowly, escorted each other back to their respective homes. I reattached my skirt to my dress before we entered the town.
"Are you ready for another day at work tomorrow?" Ruby asked me. It was just me, Gold, Yellow, and Ruby left. Since Ruby ran away from his home, he has been living with Gold's mother and him at his house.
"For once, I am."I nodded.
"Really? That's a shock." Gold commented.
"Can you tell us why?" Yellow asked.
"That's because we got a special order in today." I explained. "And I'm using this as my chance to show Wallace that I deserve some respect."
"Hopefully it goes well for you. " Ruby said. "Good night." he and Gold said as they walked into Gold's house. I waved them goodbye before I walked back to my house with Yellow at my side.
Yellow and I live near each other so we always walk each other back.
"How was your birthday today, Yel?"I asked her as I spotted our houses. Both of them had light coming from inside.
"It was the best after. Thank you." Yellow smiled at me. She was carrying the box with the dress and music box in her arms.
"Anything for my best friend. Don't tell Green that." I told her.
"I think he already knows." she giggled. "Good night." she waved as we parted ways. I waved as well until I got to my front door.
I opened up the door to see a candle resting in a holder front the table.
"Ding ding ding! We got a winner!" Chatot chattered from above the door frame. I glared at him.
"I see that you're home." Mother smiled at me.
"Yes I am." I nodded.
"Are you hungry? Do you want something to eat?" she asked.
"No. I'm not hungry." I shook my head. "I'll just go to bed early."
"Okay. Good night sweetie." Mother said.
"Good night Mother." I replied. "Tell Father I said 'goodnight' to him when he gets home."
"I will." Mother smiled as I entered my room with Chatot flying in behind me.
"Okay girl, tell me, like, all about your day! I am serious, I am, like, so totally interested!" Chatot said in a high pitched voice.
"Shut up!" I exclaimed. "Cover your eyes!"
"Fine. You would think a girl like you wouldn't be so modest." Chatot complained as he flew into his birdcage in my room and pulled down the cover, like he does every morning and evening. I rolled my eyes and undressed myself. I placed my dress on a hanger and hung it behind my door. I slipped on my nightgown that reached my ankles and sat on my bed.
"Are you decent now?" Chatot asked.
"Yes." I rolled my eyes. Ow. I think I'm getting a cramp from doing this so many times today.
"So," he flew out of his bird cage and on the table next to my bed where there was a perch for him to land on. "Are you going to make a dream your heart makes or is that just not part of your world?"
"I'm just going to ignore you now." I said as I lay down and covered myself with the sheets.
"Fine. At least I don't have to make a man out of you." Chatot said before I heard his beak click together in a rhythm to tell me that he's asleep. I ignored his last statement as I fell asleep. I seriously think that the bird has some sort of problem. I would get him checked out by a Professor, but that would cost money my family just doesn't have. Besides, they only work for the royal family. Currently, they're all working in this kingdom. That's why Green, Crystal, and Sapphire keep running back and forth from there to here.
But enough of that. I'm really tired.
Maybe tomorrow will start a whole new world for me.
And yeah! First chapter is done! So how do you guys like it? Finally, an idea that I actually continue on! And sorry if Chatot says random Disney references: I want to make him as crazy, but helpful as possible.
And of course, there's the plot of shippings:
RedxYellow, BluexGreen, CrystalxGold, SilverxScarlett, RubyxSapphire, PlatinumxDiamond, WhitexBlack, Whi-TwoxLack-Two, and XxY. The Silver and Scarlett one is my own since personally, I find it cute.
I only have two chapters, including this one, written so I might not update this one as much, but I'll try and find the time to! And thank all of you for reading this! It means so much to me! So feel free and leave a review. Other then that,
-AKCC, signing out!