A/N: I thought it would be fun doing a Pokemon Ranger: Shadows of Almia story. Chris is the main girl character (I thought Chris was a more interesting name then 'Kate') and sorry if Sven is different but I honestly haven't seen him out of the game. I also think he's not that old, somewhere between 20-27 at least but let's just say I don't think he's over 30 :p I know I have a few other stories people want updated but I've had this sitting on my computer for a few months and I wasn't originally going to post it but thought otherwise. Enjoy!

Shivering, a girl of 15 rubbed her arms with her hands. She stood just outside a Ranger deport with a Staravia fluttering above her head. She had a long sleeved shirt underneath her ranger jacket her normal ranger shorts had been traded in from longer warmer track pants. She bit her lip, feeling the bumps under her fingers. The rangers from Vien Town were crowded nearby, talking with one another. It was nearly Christmas so snow was slowly falling, landing on her hair. She occasionally shook her head to get rid of the snow. She glanced up at her Staravia who cawed down at her, spiralling down. Landing on the ground next to her, he tilted his head fluffing up his feathers. Normally he'd be happy to follow his partner around anywhere but right now, he'd be much happier at Bolyeland which was much warmer then here. The girl chuckled, scratching his chin

"Don't worry Ravi," She murmured, using his nickname "We'll be going home soon and we'll warm up then."

"Star," He lifted back up into the air and perched up onto the hedge as his partners' friend Keith marched over with his Buizel walking next to him.

"Bui Bui," Buizel muttered to Staravia, who seemed to laugh.

"Star via?" He asked making Buizel smile. The two Pokémon chattered to one another as their partners talked. Keith smiled at her

"Hey Chris, how are you faring?" He asked chuckling as Chris shivered again, rubbing her arms. Chris didn't mind the cold but this was getting a little too cold for her.

"I'm fine but I don't think Ravi likes it too much," She answered glancing at him. The Pokémon were still talking to each other, not noticing their partners watching them.

"(Are you getting Keith anything for Christmas?)" Ravi asked, ruffling his feathers again. The water Pokémon shrugged, crossing her arms.

"(I don't know. What about you?)" She looked at the bird Pokémon, lifting her paws to cover her mouth to stifle laughter. Ravi was so fluffed up that he almost resembled a feathery yet fluffy ball. Ravi stared at her in confusion, wondering what she was laughing about.

"(What?)" He asked, still confused. Chris giggled as she reached into her pocket, taking out her phone and Keith smirked, calling the other rangers over.

"I think our own little dove is getting a little cold," He muttered to the others, chuckles going through the group. Chris took a picture before showing it to Ravi who squawked loudly, fluttering. He glared at Keith when he realised what he had said. Keith put his hands in surrender, knowing what could happen if you called him a dove. His partner wagged her tails happily, giggling.

"Buizel," Keith kneeled down next to his Pokémon "are you getting cold?"

"Bui," Buizel nodded jumping into Keith's arms. Keith stood up, holding onto her as he turned to everyone else. They were all either holding their Pokémon like Keith or the Pokémon were cuddled up to their legs "I think we should get our shopping done, our Pokémon are getting cold."

"Yeah, I think Makuhita is catching a cold," Barlow exclaimed just as his Pokémon sneezed.

"Well maybe you should take him home," Luana suggested her Buneary curled up in a ball in her arms "He'll only get worse." Barlow looked as if he was going to disagree before Chris stepped in

"Better do it Barlow or I'll use my top ranger privileges and take Makuhita off you," She said it as a joke but Barlow seemed to believe her. He paled slightly and went off towards Vein town, leaving Chris frowning

"He does know I was joking right?" She asked looking guilty. Ravi cawed softly flying up and towards her. Chris smiled gently at him

"He'll be fine," Elaine assured her, placing a hand on her shoulder "I think he's still a little...I don't know. I don't think he's still quite used to you being higher up then he is after being in the field shorter than him, even after all these years." Chris nodded, patting Ravi as he landed on her shoulder gently. Crawford's Budew snuggled into his jacket, yawning. The group went back over to the small pile of bags they had left in the care of a Raichu Chris had caught. She lifted her head and bounded over to Chris as she picked up her shopping. A thin scar was stretched over her hind leg and fur hadn't grown back on it so it shone pink. This Raichu she had saved as a Pichu back when she lived in Johto and had only recently been transferred to her home in Chiocle village. Now she followed Chris around despite the fact Ravi was her partner Pokémon. Professor Hastings had allowed Chris to keep her as the Ranger had already captured her the same way a trainer normally captured Pokémon. Chris smiled, petting her behind the ears

"Hey Rerna, you going ok?" the Raichu squeaked softly, flicking her tail back and forth. Rerna curled her tail around the handle of a bag picking it up with ease. She followed Chris and the others towards The Ranger Union. Watching Ravi lift into the air with powerful wing beats, Chris pondered about the last few years of her life. Ever since she had joined the Ranger school when she was 12, she had gone up in rank quickly-becoming a Top Ranger in the span of a year and being a Rank 10 Ranger within a month or so of that. Flicking her eyes towards Keith she sighed. Chris knew the feeling he felt towards her. Everyone knew how he felt though he hadn't realized it but a few weeks prior to this shopping trip he had come forward with them, saying what had been bottled up in him to Chris in front of everyone. She had felt really bad saying she didn't feel the same way with him in earshot of all their friends. Chris still felt guilty because of that but the two teens had continued to be friends. Luana and Elaine managed to corner her after the little fiasco and made her tell them the reason why she rejected Keith. Chris of course had refused to say. Eventually she said nervously that she honestly didn't love Keith-but she did love someone else. Again she refused to say anything and managed to escape her fellow rangers by going to Partner Farm, the farm where her father cropped and harvested vegetables along where her other partner Pokemon went. Chris had gone to the small beach to hide with Ravi-who was a starly back then- and a few other Pokémon. Later, Sven had come by to check up on her. Professor Hastings wanted to talk to her but the chairwoman, Erma told him he'd be too harsh towards her and Murph wanted to as well but everyone told him he'd probably mess things up even more.

Chris stepped into the Ranger Union, still thinking of the day with Sven on the beach. She helped everyone pack away the shopping, waving goodbye to the area rangers.

"I'm going home," Chris told Keith heading outside again "I'm tired and cold. Plus I promised Mum and Dad I'll be home to greet my aunt and uncle..." Keith nodded, placing the last of the shopping away.

"I'll see you tomorrow then?" Buizel chomped on a treat Luana had given her, watching the two. Ravi was ahead of Chris, waiting.

"Of course, I might be in late though." She answered him, pushing her hair back. Ravi cawed softly to remind her she should be leaving "Well I'll see you tomorrow Keith. Bye Buizel." Buizel waved a paw, wiping crumbs from her mouth. Chris smiled as she left, the Staraptor that normally flew near the Union quickly caught. After muttering where she wanted to go to the bird, she held onto Rerna as the Pokémon flew up with Ravi following close behind. Wind whipped at her face, stinging her eyes. Closing them, she felt the wind grab at her clothes and hair. Chris was calm flying upon Staraptor but jolted in surprise when she heard another set of wings that she knew weren't Ravi's. A grin spread across her lips when she spotted Sven on another Staraptor. She laughed as he pretended to 'nearly' fall off it.

"Hey Sven what are you doing?" She called to him as he pulled up next to her. They were nearing Chiocle valley so the bird Pokémon had began descending. They headed for the clearing that connected Vien Town and Chiocle Valley. Sven grinned, jumping off his Staraptor when he landed. His Luxray trotted up next to him, watching the bird Pokémon go. Rerna jumped from Chris's arms and Ravi fluttered down, perching on a branch nearby. Sven was wearing a jacket over his normal attire but otherwise was wearing the same clothes. Chris patted Luxray and snickered as Luxray flicked a light bolt of electricity at Rerna who shook it off. She felt arms wrap around her waist and looked over her shoulder to see Sven as he smiled, resting his chin in the crook of her neck. Chris tried not to giggle as his breath tickled her skin. He smirked and blew on her neck, making her shriek.

"Sven!" Chris pulled away him slightly, now giggling uncontrollably. Sven looked at her in mock confusion and innocence

"What? What'd I do?" He tightened his grasp on her lifting her up off the ground. Sven spun around as Chris kept laughing than placed her on the ground, letting her go. He shook his head, trying to get rid of the dizziness "I remember why I don't do that often now." Sven murmured, still a little dizzy. Chris smiled, resting her head against his chest and wrapping her arms around him.

"You know what you did," She muttered quietly answering his question from before "And you're such a big baby aren't you?" Sven chuckled, it rumbling through his chest. Chris felt it, snuggling closer to him. His arms draped around her again, holding onto her. Chris lifted her head, looking at the older man

"You know, this will be our first Christmas together." Sven nodded, ducking down and pecking her on the lips.

"I know," The two rangers had been together since the day on the beach. Chris felt guilty for rejecting Keith than turning around to start dating Sven. No-one knew so far apart from Chris's family and they promised not to say anything about their relationship. A loud crack alerted them to something scurrying around nearby but none of the Pokémon seemed too alarmed by the noise, telling their human friends that it was someone they knew. In fact Rerna's cheeks crackled softly, her way of saying that it was definitely someone they knew. If it wasn't, the sparks would be bigger. The couple pulled away from each other, looking at the general spot the crack came from

"Luana, Elaine, Rythmi?" Chris tested thinking it was her friends that were there. A bush rustled and instead of any of the girls stepping forward, it was Keith. Chris gasped, moving towards Keith instinctively and away from Sven.

"Keith! What are you doing here?" She exclaimed, wide eyes studying him. Keith didn't answer, instead staring at her then Sven with angry and-sadness? Buizel wasn't in sight so Chris guessed she was at the Union base still. Keith finally said something

"Is this why you rejected me?" He asked sadness and anger filling his voice "Because you were with him?" Chris started shaking her head then stopped thinking. Sven was part of the reason she rejected Keith but not the full reason.

"Keith," Chris said softly "Sven is part the reason-wait let me explain-" Keith looked like he was going to interrupt "But he isn't the whole reason. I love him, not you so that's why I turned you down. I can't go out with someone I don't love. Besides, we started dating after you told me you loved me." Keith cast his eyes down, hiding the tears that threatened to fall. Sven stood next to Chris tempted to put an arm around her but he didn't want to upset Keith even more.

"Keith, what are you doing here?" He asked quietly to the younger boy. Keith flipped his eyes towards him

"I wanted to ask Chris if she wanted to meet my older brother but now I see she'll be too busy," Keith spat angrily "I'll see you guys tomorrow I guess. I'm leaving." He spun on the spot, tears still being held in his eyes and ran off before Chris or Sven could stop him. Chris sighed heavily, leaning against Sven

"Do you think he'll tell everyone?" She asked her boyfriend, tugging his arm around her shoulders. Sven complied, pulling her close.

"Knowing them, they probably already know or have suspicions at least." Sven nuzzled his cheek against hers, making her smile

"I guess so," She huffed, mist rising from her mouth "You want to come over to my place? My Aunt and Uncle should be there and I'm sure they would want to meet you. They're worse than my parents, I swear!" Sven laughed, hugging her close.

"Oh are they really? I would never have thought that." He tickled her sides, Chris burst out laughing. Giggling, she kissed him pulling him towards Chiocle Valley

"Come on. They'll get up us if we don't get there." Sven smiled, letting himself get pulled along. Their Pokémon followed behind, Rerna riding on Luxray's back. Within 5 or so minutes, they made it to Chris's home. Chris turned to the Pokémon

"Go to the farm, I'm sure everyone wants to see you." She told them. They trotted/flew off towards the entrance. Chris pushed open the door to her house, Sven following her inside. She quickly took her jacket off and put it on the coat rack. Sven took his off, placing it next to Chris's.

"Stay here. I have to tell my Aunt and Uncle about you." The top ranger nodded, leaning against the wall

"What do you think they'll say?" Chris smiled, chuckling at what her aunt and uncle would say.

"I know what but wait here alright?" She asked him "Me or Whitney will come and get you." Whitney was her little sister. Chris trotted into the dining area seeing her family sitting at the table.

"Hey Mum and dad, Hi Whit, How are you Auntie Karla and Uncle Ben?" Her aunt, Karla smiled, standing up to give her niece a hug. Uncle Ben looked at her, studying her outfit.

"Hello dear," She enveloped Chris in a big hug nearly suffocating her. The girl attempted to pull away from her aunt, trying to breathe

"Auntie," she gasped "I can't…breathe." Karla blinked, looking at her. Her nieces' face was red slightly. She quickly let go

"Oh I'm sorry dear. I guess I don't know my own strength sometimes." Chris smiled, taking deep breaths.

"It's no problem Auntie." She told her "Just try not doing that to Sven…." Her aunt perked up at that

"Who's this Sven? Not a boy I hope Chris?" Karla's eyes twinkled with affection and laughter. Chris laughed "Can we meet him?" Her uncle Ben stood up next to his wife

"Now now Karla, I'm sure he's very busy…" Chris grinned, going back into the hall to Sven

"Come on Auntie Karla wants to meet you. Remember to take your hat off…" She pointed at his red cowboy hat making him laugh

"Aw do I have to?" He whined, sounding like a kid "You know I hate taking it off…" He smiled as Chris scowled, pulling off his hat and tugging on his dreadlocks

"Does that answer your question? Besides, you should have taken it off the moment you came into this house." Sven grinned, going after Chris to the dining room. He waved at Karla and Ben

"Hello Mr and Mrs…?" He frowned not knowing what their last names were

"Roven," Karla instantly answered, charmed by the man "Ben and Karla Roven. So you are Sven correct?" The ranger nodded, smiling

"Yeah, I'm Sven." Karla said nothing for a few minutes, studying her nieces' boyfriend. 'He definitely looks nice,' she thought 'though he looks a little too old for Chris. But if she's happy with him.'

"What do you do for living Sven?" Ben asked, sitting down. Chris's parents had added three extra seats to the table. 'They must have known I'd bring him over,' Chris figured, sitting next to her sister with Sven on her other side.

"I'm a Top ranger here," He answered him "That's how I meet Chris." Ben nodded

"Ah, I should have known but seeing as I live in Johto I don't normally get news from here."

"If you don't mind me asking Sven but how old are you?" Karla asked curiously. Chris flushed as she said that

"No, I don't mind. I'm twenty." Sven answered her aunt who frowned

"Chris, isn't he a little old?" Chris groaned, causing her parents and Sven to smirk and chuckle.

"Auntie, he's only 5 years older than me. It's not like he's twice my age." Her aunt wouldn't give up though. Sven leaned back into his chair, yawning softly. His fingers twitched as his girlfriend and her family chattered about things. Suddenly beeps started going off.

"Voicemail Voicemail!" Came Rythmi's voice came through Chris's styler "Professor Hastings want you and Sven to come to the Union immediately!" Sven swiftly sent a voicemail back with his styler

"Why does he want us Rythmi?" He asked her waiting for a response.

"He didn't say. Just come to the Union ASAP." Chris sighed, standing with Sven.

"We'll come by later if we can." She told her family, Whitney getting up and giving her a hug.

"You'll be here for Christmas right big sis?" Uncle Ben chuckled at the small girl as she pulled the 'Puppy' Eyes.

"Of course I'll be here, I promise." Chris hugged her sister back, smiling "I got to go now. Behave."

"Come on Chris. We have to get to the union quickly." Sven was standing in the hall way his hat and jacket on with Chris's in his hand. Chris waved at her parents and relatives as she hurried out. Grabbing her hat off him, she threw it on. Chris blew on a whistle hanging around her neck, Ravi, Rerna and Luxray come running up.

"We have to get to the Union." She quickly explained them as they ran through the town. Luxray growled as Sven captures the Staraptor that was in the clearing. Rerna was returned to her ball and Luxray kept on running as the two Rangers and the Staravia lifted into the air. Within 20 minutes they arrived at the Union. They rushed into the conference room, seeing everyone gathered there.

"What's wrong everyone?" Chris asked, spotting Keith with Rythmi. "Has Dim Sun made a comeback?" Erma, the chairwoman shook her head.

"Hastings obviously made his message sound like that but no, Dim Sun is still disbanded." She gestured to Keith who looked like he had been crying. "Apparently Keith has seen you two together as a couple. Mind explaining?" Sven and Chris looked at each other.

"Uh…" Chris couldn't start explaining so Sven took over, sighing

"What Keith says is true." The older ranger said truthfully "Chris and I are together." Everyone gapped at them in amazement and surprise, even Erma and Professor Hastings. Eventually Rythmi spluttered out

"How long have you been going out?" Chris answered this question. She had hesitated at first to reveal her and Sven's relationship but since Sven had come forth, so would she.

"For three weeks." Luana looked over at her

"But didn't Keith...?" Chris nodded, knowing that Luana was referring to the 'incident' that had happened with Keith

"Yes but remember how you and Elaine cornered me later?" After Luana and Elaine nodded she continued "Sven was the one I told you I loved. I see Keith as more of an annoying brother then as a boyfriend like I said." Keith's smile reached his eyes.

"So you still like me Chris?" Chris smiled brightly at him

"Of course I do! Who wouldn't like you?" She told him, seeing relief wash over him "I just don't like you like I do Sven. It wouldn't be right to feel that way towards a brother!" Everyone laughed at that, Sven wrapping an arm around her waist. He glanced at Professor Hastings and Erma, still curious about something.

"Do you two mind us being together?" He asked, drawing everyone's attention. No-one had yet realised what their boss and the professor would say about the two's relationship.

"Hmm," Erma pondered for a moment. They held their breaths, Chris hoping she wouldn't mind. Erma smiled suddenly "As long as you two are happy and if it doesn't affect your work, I'm perfectly happy about it." Everyone released their breaths, Chris burying closer to Sven as the professor huffed his agreement. A delighted smile had made its way across both Sven's and Chris's faces Ravi and Luxray growling their agreement.