Tales of Almia Castle

Chapter 1

Ice's POV

I was staring at the damn barrier that was stopping me from getting to the blue gem. My idiot grunts couldn't find the two right blue beings.

Man it's obvious that we need two Riolus! There're even two Riolu statues on the barrier but those idiots were too busy discussing how they don't have names to realize that!

I felt like bashing my head against that damn blue barrier! I didn't of course, as that would ruin my cool, emotionless, gentlemanly image.

"Chipa! Pachi chipa!"

I turned round to see a small Pachirisu skidding towards me on the ice.

What's a Pachirisu doing here? Heh it must be a ranger's partner…I wonder who they sent…

I was interrupted from my thoughts by the little rodent smashing it self into my legs.

*sweatdrop* There's a reason why there are no Pachirisus here, they can't move about well on slippery surfaces like ice. The ranger who brought it here must be a complete n00b!

Hearing another skid and a few ragged breaths, I picked up the little electric pokemon and turned around to see a small girl dressed in a top ranger's uniform with two Riolu by her side.

"Chipa!" squeaked the little Pachirisu happily. I guessed it belonged to the little ranger cosplay girl standing in front of me.

There is no way that I believe that this weak looking n00b is even a ranger let alone a TOP ranger!

"Um…"

I looked up and saw that she was staring at me curiously. "Who are you and why are you holding my partner?" she asked calmly.

"Oh…why my name is Ice. I see you've managed to find the two blue pokemon to break the barrier." I replied while staring at her as a gentleman should.

I could use those Riolus so I'll need the girl as well…

"They're called Riolus and you still have hold of my partner." She snarled irritably. I still kept my fake smile on as I walked towards her. She didn't look the least bit intimidated as I gave her the 'I'm undressing you with my eyes' look but she did turn scarlet.

"Haha well aren't you a cutie! But cute or not you shouldn't be in a dangerous place like this dressed like a ranger!" I laughed teasingly. If looks could kill, I would have dropped dead at the intense glare she sent me. I'd never admit this to anybody but I actually felt intimidated.

"I AM a ranger!" she hissed stepping forward menacingly. I might have moved back but her cheeks were turning scarlet again. That made me laugh…big mistake.

"Pachirisu discharge!" she commanded calmly. I quickly through the little vermin at her before it paralyzed me. Her look softened when the electric pokemon climbed onto her shoulder.

Hold on…she was just worried about her partner…maybe she really is a ranger. Heh looks like the Union must be getting pretty desperate.

"Well I've told you my name why don't you tell me yours…" I smiled wrapping my arm around her waist and pulling her closer to me. I made sure she believed that I was understanding enough to forget her attempted attack.

"K-Kate…m-my name is Kate." She stuttered turning an even deeper shade of scarlet that I didn't even know existed.

I knew that a little flirting would get an answer out of her. Heh girls really are all the same, its sooooo boring!

"Ahem!"

I looked down to see a very annoyed (but still scarlet) Kate-n00b. I gave her a curious look and raised my eyebrow at her. Most girls would be back to blushing by now but instead Kate-n00b just sighed and pointed to my arm that was still wrapped comfortably around her waist.

"Ice, take it off!" shesighed.

I blinked wondering if she wanted me to go further.

Well looks like little Kate-n00b isn't as innocent as I thought! Hmm she's pretty cute so there's no reason why I can't have a little fun on this godforsaken missio-

"ICE. TAKE. IT. OFF. OR. I'LL. BREAK. IT. OFF!" Kate-n00b snarled pointing to my arm with every word she spat out at me.

"W-what?" I stuttered probably looking like a child and thanking Arceus that Lavana or Heath weren't here to see this. Kate-n00b's eye twitched and she painfully pried my arm off her warm slim waist. Even then I thought she looked attractive…hey so what if I like strong girls! Of course I didn't know it then since the strongest girl I knew art the time was Lavana and I did know I didn't like fake or shallow girls.

"Why are you here?" she asked calmly once we were 5 feet apart. I scowled on the inside at the little n00b but since she had the Riolus I knew I couldn't break character.

"Oh well you see I'm here researching." I smiled.

"Research what?" Kate-n00b hissed.

"No need to be so mean Kate-n00b!" I scowled before realizing she had unintentionally got me to drop my "cool guy" character.

"k-Kate what?" Kate gasped doing a very accurate Magicarp impression.

"Kate-n00000b~ Are you deaf my little cosplay ranger?"

"I'm a TOP RANGER not a COSPLAYER!" she shouted angrily.

Ow ow oww! Man this girl can shout but I won't let her beat my "cool guy" character!

"Ah! Ok! Now can you please use the Riolus to get rid of that damn barrier?" I asked switching back into character.

"And just why would I do that?" Kate-n00b scowled.

Man she looks pretty hot when she scowls…but little Kate-n00b also looks pretty cute when she blushes too…maybe I should tease her more often.

"Because it will help with my research an-"

"You honestly think that I believe that you're a research?" she said cocking her head to the side cutely.

Damn she's smarter than I thought…Hold on maybe this is that little ranger brat Kincaid warned me to watch out for…There's dozens of rumours going around about how talented she is! I might just be in trouble but… I'm sure I can take her if I have to…hopefully in every sense of the phrase if I'm lucky *inner smirk* I mean its not my fault if she can't stop being so cute now is it…

"Ah I'm guessing your that new top ranger I've heard so many good things about! I know I must seem pretty suspicious but why on earth would I come here if I wasn't a researcher?" I smiled noting the light blush and wide eyes when I said I'd heard good things about her. She obviously wasn't used to being praised or recognised. Unfortunately, it didn't last very long.

"How do I know your not part of team dim Sun?" Kate-n00b frowned raising her eyebrow adorably.

"Do I look like I'm from team…er what was it….Dim Sun?"

"Um..er…I guess not…" she muttered, looking away. If Kate-n00b hadn't looked away she would have saw a very catlike smirk grace my face but luckily for me (and my reputation) she didn't.

Ok this is an apology for not updating on passion perfume! I'M NOT QUITING PASSION PERFUME! I'VE JUST HAD WRITTERS BLOCK BUT SOON YOU'LL ALL BE GETTING AN EXTRA LONG CHAPTER AND A FEW MORE CHAPTERS OF TALES OF Almia CASTLE!

Thank you all 4 your patenice and a special thank you to Lynx of the Sand, xVantonagex and