AN- I was originally going to do the usual story line following the game, but I found out that I like it when it's a 'real life' setup (as in not following the game, manga, or anime.) Although, this wont be entirely real life like. I'll hint at the game, manga, and anime in some chapters. I hope you enjoy the first chapter. (Please don't hate the first chapter so bad. The first chapter is not always the best.)

Disclaimer, I do not own Pokemon, or any of the characters. The only characters I own would be my OC's.

Life is a hard thing. I should know, for I experienced it first hand. Most of the time I feel like I can only trust Brav.

I met the Rufflet one day while being attacked by a pidove about a year ago. Brav was and is my only friend. He followed me home, so I kept him hidden from my family. ...Until my father happened to walk in on me feeding him.

I've been beaten for the four years I've been alive, but my parents never had taken it to a scale like they did. They'd leave me alone, hit me, forget to feed me, hit me if I talked, hit me if I used the bathroom, and said I wasn't allowed to play with my sister. I learned quickly that I wouldn't be hit if I just left my family alone.

I never before had been in a car, so when my mother took me for a ride... you could say that I was excited. We came to a large old looking brick building that his a sign that I couldn't read. She placed me on the top stair then drove off swiftly. I didn't know when she was gonna come back.

Chapter 1 Abandonment

(Touya's POV)

I sat alone on the stair waiting for mother to come back. After my beating they took Brav away, and I have not seen him since. I was afraid that I would never see him again.

It was cold, it was getting dark, and I was afraid. The last time I had been alone at night was when that Pidove attacked me. Even though my parents hurt me I just wanted them to come and take me home. I brought my knees to my chest and hugged them trying to keep warm. I... I don't understand what happened.

I heard the click of a door and heard it slam open behind me. I heard a gasp of horror from somebody, so I only held my legs tighter. I felt someone rush to my side quickly, so I kept my head down trying to remain hidden.

"You poor thing," a soft voice said. I flt her place a hand on my shoulder, so out of fear I hit it away. I slid into a corner and started to cry.

I didn't understand what was going on. My mother left me here, and now this strange lady is touching me. She's going to hurt me too! I felt her pick me up, so I screamed, hit, and kicked her in an attempt to get away. I felt her hold me tighter as she entered the building. What if mother comes back? What if I'm not outside? I don't want to be touched by this lady! I was too confused and afraid to keep my thoughts straight.

I gave up on kicking and hitting her, but I could not stop myself from sobbing. I was absolutely terrified. I had never been in a strange place like, or it's more like I've never been anywhere at all. I've also never had a stranger hold me, for every time someone touched me it would involve pain.

I didn't open my eyes at all, so when she came into a room and stopped I had no idea what was going on. She sat down in something and started to rock me back and forth. I kept sobbing even though she was trying to comfort me. "I'll be alright," she soothed. No it wont! It wont be okay! I couldn't stop crying... I even felt her tears land on my hand a few times. I just wanted her to put me back outside and leave me there!

I started to feel tired, but I didn't want to fall asleep. I was afraid of what might happen if I fell asleep, but it seemed like I didn't have a choice. I couldn't tell if I stopped crying or not, but I could feel myself giving in to sleep. I let out a yawn and a hiccup before I finally let the sleep take over.

(N's POV)

Father was put in prison not too long ago. He was caught leading some of our grunts on a mission we had. Team plasma was an illegal group that wants to liberate Pokemon. The government didn't like any of our ideas, so they made our group illegal. And when Father was leading them on a protest they were quickly arrested. Now me Concordia and Anthea are in charge of Team plasma.

It was lonely in the mansion even though I wasn't alone. I just didn't have Father here anymore, so it was not only stressful, but I lost my father. My friends and sisters stayed by my side, but it wasn't the same. I had strong bonds with all of them, but I wanted to have a bond similar to mine and my fathers, but I didn't with any of them. Zorua often told me that I looked sad or lonely, but I always told him that I was fine.

My father wasn't the best in the world, but he did take me and my sisters in and cared for us. He provided us with education, a home, and a family. I loved my father, but now that he is in jail... I am almost lost.

It was the government's fault of coarse, so I never blamed him for getting arrested. If they'd just listen to our ideas they'd understand we want what's best for people and Pokemon. I sighed. I'm thinking too hard on this.

I stood up and left my father's room. Ghetsis would be in prison for maybe two years, but I haven't been told yet if he can get out earlier.

I wanted to talk to my sisters for advice. They were the ones to take care of me most of the time, and I trusted them with my life. They always had good advice for me. I made it to their door and knocked twice. Concordia answered the door.

"Hello Lord N," she said softly. I gave a small smile. She stepped aside and held the door open. "Come in," she said. I walked into the room to see Anthea sitting looking out a window.

"Concordia, Anthea," I said. "I need your advice," I asked.

"What ever you need N," Anthea said. I walked over and sat on the edge of their bed. She put a comforting hand on my shoulder.

I sighed. "All of you are right... I am lonely," I sighed. "I enjoy your company, but it's not the same with Father gone," I explained. I rubbed the back of my neck. "What do you think I should do?" I asked. They had thoughtful faces.

"Well I'm glad you finally admitted it," Anthea murmured. I gave her a questioning look. "Maybe you should find something you can take care of," she said. Now I was confused.

"But I take care of my friends?" I said. She giggled.

"while that is true they mostly take care of themselves," she said. ...I guess that is true. My friends like to take care of themselves.

"What Anthea means is try finding something that you can help and take care of," Concordia said. She went into thought for a moment. "That's not a Pokemon," she said.

"What do you mean?" I asked. But I already enjoy taking care of my friends.

"Like a friend... a human friend, but Cheren, Bianca, and Touko are adults," she said. We had a brief moment of silence before Anthea spoke up.

"I don't know... maybe. ...Maybe a child?" she said. I jaw dropped slightly while Concordia just got a knowing smile.

"Yes, that is a good idea," she conformed. Wait... what?

"Hold on!" I practically yelled. "How is getting a child going to help me?" I asked. Anthea sighed happily.

"Maybe getting a child will help with what you're feeling. We both know that you don't blame Ghetsis for getting arrested none of us do, but you still feel hurt because he guided you in life," she explained. "He helped all three of us, and made it so we can have successful lives, so maybe if you adopt a child who needs help it will give you that bond that you desire," she said. While she did have a point I was still a little hesitant toward the idea.

"Maybe if you treat the child the way Ghetsis didn't treat you it could help you both," Concordia spoke up. That got to me a little. There was always a time where I wish Father could have treated me better. "Another way to think about is that you can help guide the child almost like how Ghetsis guided you," she said.

Well what they're saying is true, and maybe they're right. Maybe helping a child like how Father helped me will help. Concordia and Anthea have never been wrong before, and besides they'd help me with the child.

"Alright... I'll do it," I said slowly. "But a few things before we go through with it," I said.

"What is it?" they both said.

"Where would they sleep?" I asked. They both looked like they had already know the answer.

"Since you moved out of your old room we could just clean it up and put a bed in it," Anthea explained. A look of worry was spread out on my face. I was locked in there for most of my life..., but I will not do the same.

"Also where would we get the child?" I asked. I didn't know too much about the world. I only knew about my friend's businesses, how to run Team plasma, my cover up job, and the government. I didn't know about many of the buildings, so how would I know where to get a child?

"You would get them at the orphanage in Striaton city," Concordia said. Knowing them they probably had this planned.

"I guess we're going through with it," I said. They both nodded. I almost groaned. I know that once we finished this conversation they would force me to help clean up my room. While I enjoy cleaning I feel uncomfortable in that room. We'd probably be ready for the child by tomorrow if they got my friends to help.

I sighed. I didn't know if this was a good idea or not but I will go through with it.