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Pokemon Rangers: The Mask of Mega Evolution
Chapter 1: The Gemstone of Pledges

Alex's POV

New region, new school, and new people that's what people call a new start. However for me, it's a complete nightmare. Standing in my new Ranger school uniform, I waited for Ms. April's cue to come inside of the classroom to meet my classmates. I have so many Vivillons in my stomach, that is never a good feeling. I felt so much emotion swirling in that class some good, some bad, either way it just made me feel nauseous. The comfort I had was the warm feeling coming from the poke balls attached to my silver charm bracelet. I missed Kalos so much, it feels so far away now being in Almia.

"Please Come In!", shouted Ms. April's voice from inside the classroom. Counting down to three, I opened the door and entered the classroom. My stomach literally dropped seeing how many students there were. Closing the door behind me and walked to the front of the class. On the way, I could see curious stares, a few glares, and a few eyes with hearts, corresponding to the emotion I felt earlier. When I reached to front of the class, I turned to face the class. All the students were wearing uniforms, there more boys than girls as well.

Standing next to me, spoke," Everyone this is Alexan-"
"Just Alex Olivine, I'm Alex. I wish to be a Ranger."I interjected. I hate my full name, only a certain amount of people are allowed to call me by my real name.

continued,"Like she said, she's Alex Olivine. She has transferred from the Ranger Academy in Kalos. She has came from a long way from home, so try to make her feel welcome. Alex, you can take your seat next to Jesse Evergreen. Jesse?, raise your hand, please?"

A dark-tanned boy in one of the front desk raised his hands. He had spiked dark brown hair and cerulean blue eyes. I felt pale compared to him with my long white hair and violet eyes, but I went over to the desk next to Jesse's. I didn't look at Jesse as I took my seat, as I continued to stay quiet. began to spoke to the class, "With our new addition to our class, everyone here will work towards your dreams to becoming Rangers, Operators, Mechanics, and Scientists!"

Everyone, but me shouted, "YEAH!" I just nodded not wanting to say anything. continued,"Just for today I'll allow the class to have a free-study period. Kenette, can you please show Alex around the school?"
I saw a girl with boyish styled light brown hair and green eyes stood from her desk firmly, "Yes M'am."

smiled,"Thank you, Kenette. Now, I'll be in the Staff room, class." With that left the classroom, but before that, she gave me my student styler and gave me a review on how it works. Although, the styler wasn't any different from Ranger Academy's Styler. As soon as she left, I was swarmed by various of my classmates, I couldn't even leave my desk.

"Why do you want to be a ranger, isn't a boy's job?" asked a girl.(That's rude.)
"Do you speak Kalosian?" asked a boy. (That's pretty obvious by my accent.)
"Do you have a boyfriend?" inquired another. (T-that's just personal.)
Jesse was another to ask a question,"So, how long did take to catch Pikachu? Two hours? Or maybe, three, little girl?"
Little girl? I may be small, but I a hundred poke dollars that I'm one of the oldest. He sounds real confident in himself to ask me that question so arrogantly.
I smirked, "ten point three seconds."
Then the class went completely silent. Did I say something wrong? Then someone laughed really loudly, a boy with honey blonde hair and stormy came over to Jett and placed his hand over Jesse's shoulder to steady himself.

"I guess you're not the only top ranger student in class, Bro. To think this cute little mouse got the same time as you."the boy said happily.

"Anyone who can wipe off that stupid smirk on Jesse's face is good in my books." added Kenette as she walked over to us.

"Don't mind Jesse, he's just over-confident. I'm Kenette Jones and I want to become a ranger as well. You can call me Kenny,"smiled Kenette.

The honey-blonde boy introduced himself,"I'm Jade Evergreen and I want to be a Operator. I'm also Jesse's younger twin brother, if you don't mind I'll call you Lexi. A cute nickname for cute girl."

"All I see is a Flat-chested chibi," scoffed Jesse as he felt annoyed about his brother's earlier comment. I blushed so much that it would put a Tomato Berry to shame. Then Kenette smacked Jesse and Jade upside the head.

"OWWW! THE HELL!"

"THAT'S UNCALLED FOR!"

"Stop being Pervs, Alex ready for the tour?" asked Kenette, she was real annoyed and a tint of jealously.
I nodded getting out of my seat to follow Kenette out of the classroom. Before a girl with shoulder length auburn hair and brown eyes was running toward us, shouting.
"Wait! I want to c-" that sentence was never finished because she tripped. I quickly went over to her to see if she was okay.
"Are you okay?" I asked.
The girl quickly stood up dusting off her uniform and smiled at me.
"Yep! This happens all the time." Informed the cheerful girl. All the the time?! Should I be worried.
"This is Serenity Alvarez. She may be a ditz, but she is the best at being a mechanic." Stated Kenette.
I nodded and did a little curtsy," It's nice to meet you. I'm Alex."
Serenity giggled,"Nice to meet ya, Alex! Now let's have that tour!"

With that, we began our tour. Serenity and Kenette showed me class and introduced me to him. He was tall and lanky man with black and hazel eyes wearing a maroon suit. He was very stern, otherwise a very nice man. We also went to the staff room, was there talking the principal of the Ranger School, . was a very jubilant man and enjoyed talking to him. We went upstairs to the dorms to meet Janice, the caretaker of the school. She was motherly and pleasant, it didn't take long for me to warm up to her. Coincidentally, I was rooming with Kenette and Serenity. Also my things were already in our dorm room. Then we went back downstairs to go to library.(or how Kenette calls it the Evergreen twin's napping spot). It had so many good books, I was really thrilled. Then my eye caught a blonde boy sitting at a table reading a enormous book.

Then Serenity took my hand and lead me towards the boy.
"There's someone I want you to meet! Danny!" Called blonde boy now deemed Danny, looked up from his book with an irritated look.

"Serenity! I'm trying to read and quiet. This is a library,in case you haven't notice,"scolded pouted and stuck out her tongue at Danny. But I could tell she was happy he noticed her as she continued to hold my hand.

Kenette spoke,"Alex, this is Danny Holt, our school's Jimmy Neutron. He wants to be scientist and he may be cranky at times but he's a good , this is Alex Olivine. She's a new ranger student, she's a bit shy though."

"Olivine?! You mean Olivine Corporation?!" questioned Danny.
"Y-yes," I nervously answered.
"Olivine Corporation?" Asked Kenette confused.
"You don't know-, of course, you wouldn't know. You're brain is filled with Jade." Taunted Danny.
"It is not!"retorted Kenette.
"Ah! I know the Olivine Corporation is a company that focuses on health care, like making a first-aid kits and such." That's the jist of it, but there is a little more to it.

"Well I guess I'll call call you princess from now on. It fits your appearance and personality quite nicely," mused Kenette ruffling my hair. I gave a small smile in agreement.

"But why a ranger of all things? Why not go into your family's business?" asked Danny.

I smiled,"It's simple really, to see others' smiles when I help them."

Jesse's POV

"So what electives are you going to take?" asked Jade as we walked outside to Ascension Square, where our group usually hangs out.

I thought about it before answering,"I think Art it's sounds easy enough, mixed martial arts, my favorite pastime, and the complete opposite you're taking."

Jade scoffed," Good to now I'm loved, bro. I'm going to do Drama, Fashion design, and weightlifting."

I raised an eyebrow,"I've been with you my whole life, you hate exercise. So when do you take Weightlifting?"
He smirked,"Since Kenette did."
Of course, if he's not worried about his clothes or hair, he's chasing girls, stupid Beauty Queen. How is he related to me is beyond me.
"So how's that going has she fallen madly in love with you or is she still hitting you with random things?"I asked sarcastically.
"She just hasn't realized it yet, but she'll be beggin' on her knees for me,"bragged my brother.

"AND WHY WOULD I BE BEGGING ON MY KNEES FOR YOU!" a hissed a voice.
We turned around to see a red-faced Kenette, Danny sweating bullets, and Serenity trying to distract Alex from the scene she's about to witness. Then Kenette began to chase Jade around the school grounds trying to kick, punch, or throw him. Did I mention, that Kenette knows karate?

"I WAS JOKING, HAHAHA…See!"yelled Jade as he blocked a kick with his arms.

"Joking my foot, you freakin' moron! Now fight like a man, you asshole!"barked Kenette trying hit him with a baseball bat this time. Where the hell she got that?

"OW! IM SORRY! SOMEONE HELP PLEASE!" Screamed Jade.

"Shouldn't we help him?" Alex asked.
The three of us shrugged as I laughed at the scene.
"He deserves it." Stated Serenity.
"I see no need, he's doing just fine if you ask me." Mused Danny.
"Plus, how can you say that's not funny." I added in between laughs.

After that, Alex stayed quiet as we watched my brother getting pummeled by Kenette. However it got boring after a while, so Danny and I ended it when we restrained the angry girl. Serenity being prepared that she is always is, caught the the whole spectacle on video. Kenette kept on struggling so she can hit my now black and blue brother, while Serenity tried to help the idiot up. We all stopped what we were doing when we heard a click. Alex was holding a light purple camera and was looking at the screen thoughtfully.

"It's a very interesting scene itself, It would be a waste to not scrapbook it." Alex commented to herself. Curious, I went over to her to see the photo, she was right it is an interesting scene, odd too. Even more curious, I took the camera from her.

"Ah! Give it back Jesse! Its mine!" She yelped. I held the camera high over my head as she tried to get it by jumping up and down. The bangs that usually covered her left eye flew out of her face and she continued to try. I was over a head taller than her, so it was practically impossible for Alex to get her camera back. I have to admit it, she kinda looks cute when she's frustrated.

"Jesse, please give it back…," Alex pleaded cutely. I couldn't help, but blush.

I smirked as I grabbed her waist as I continued held her camera in the air with my other hand,
" How bout a little kiss for it?" Alex's face grew so red that it could rival a Cheri berry or a Tomato berry as I drew her in closer.
"I always knew he was a pervert." I heard Kenette say.
"No way, I thought he wasn't like Jade,"Danny said snidely.
"I take offense to that and I'm not a pervert!" Argued Jade.
"You sound like a hypocrite saying I that," taunted Serenity.

To tease Alex a bit more, I leaned in close to her lips, "trying" to kiss her as she kept growing more red in the face if possible. Then I saw two pokemon pop out of two poke balls attached to Alex's bracelet. There were a Sylveon and a Lucario, both very angry. The Sylveon used Shadow ball to separate Alex and me, while making me drop the camera. Then the Lucario used bone rush and tried to hit my with the damn bone. The others laughed as I dodged various blows from the Lucario.

"Jade! I helped you so help me!" I yelled as ducked a blow to the head.
"Nah, don't wanna!" He yelled back, already Serenity was recording this. Then a Shadow ball tried to hit me from the side. Alex's Sylveon looked more than ready to maul me.

"Two against one?! That's fair!" I deadpanned as I continued to dodge the attacks of the two pokemon.

"That's enough! Ribbon! Knight! Stop right now or so help me I'll send out Amity!" Demanded a stern voice. Of people, it was Alex with a strict expression. That expression alone made my heart stop, while the two Pokemon both stopped with fear in their eyes. The Sylveon sat in front of Alex, while the Lucario kneeled.

"You two should know better to attack people without a good reason, I can handle myself pretty, thank you very much! That was so irresponsible, what if someone got hurt other than your intended target. Now apologize to Jesse right now!" Scolded Alex.

The two Pokemon reluctantly agreed, before bowing in apology. Even Alex apologized, "I'm so sorry for Ribbon's and Knight's behavior, they're just overprotective, but…"

"Alex what's wro—" I asked before Alex smacked me upside the head, while the others looked at her in surprise. I held my head in pain, while Alex's pokemon laughed at me.

"OW! WHAT IS THAT FOR?"I asked in pain.
"It's your fault too, you shouldn't have acted like a pervert," she answered sternly.
"You must be a genius for asking that question, you deserve a gold star,"remarked Danny sarcastically.
"Whatever." I said.
"How about we go to Ascension square?" Asked Serenity. Both Danny and Alex nodded in agreement.
"Best idea I heard all day. Being with these two perverts sickens me."Joked Kenette.
"WAIT!"screamed my brother.
We all looked at him, to see him invading Alex's pokemon's personal space. He kept circling around the pokemon as if they were new clothing. He had sparkles in his eyes as he looked really excited.
"They're fur looks so shiny, they've been groomed really well. Not to mention they're gorgeous. Alex did you raise them yourself?." Questioned Jade.
Alex beamed," Yeah, I use to be a breeder, these two are apart of my prides and joys."
"So you have lots of pokemon?" Asked Jade.
Alex nodded,"Yes, but I could take a few with me though."
Grabbing two pokeballs from her bracelet she returned Ribbon and Knight. Then we went to Ascension Square. I always enjoyed to breeze here, it was so calming. So calming not even Hex, my Gengar can ruin it. I would always sit on the Pledge Stone and sleep when skipping class or during lunch.

"Okay, Alex. This Pledge stone, it's said that if you make pledge on it, it surely come true," informed Kenette.
"Of course, some people don't really believe it," added Serenity.
"It sounds sketchy, if you ask me," both my brother and I remarked in unison.

We glared at each other in annoyance, we always do this on accident. I honestly hate it.
"Don't copy me idiot," we said each other again.
"Stop copying me loser!" We shouted at each other.
"Wow not even my brother, Ami and I can do that. You guys must be really are close!" Alex said in awe.
"No we are not!" We argued, while everyone else sweatdropped.
"Any how that concludes our Kenette and Serenity's adventure tour! So now we have a question for you Alex!" Giggled Serenity.
Alex tilted her head in confusion,"What question?"
Kenette gave a small smile,"Would you be our friend? We like to get to know you better."
"That sounds like a great idea." Stated Danny without being sarcastic for once.
I saw Alex's smile falter as if we asked her to kill someone. She looked lost, trying to find the right words.
With tears brimming in her eyes she simply said," I can't."
"Why not? If it's my brother, then don't worry he's not usually a pervert." Stated Jade
Alex shook her head, "I just can't."
I glared at my brother, before looking at the white haired girl,"You mean you're too scared too."
Alex eyes widened, so that's it.
"What do you know!" She shouted at me, before she turned to leave too scared to stay. Before she left, I called out to her,"Alex!"
She turned to face us with a frustrated look.
"We like you a lot!" Exclaimed Serenity.
Kenette smirked,"We're going to continue to try and break down your walls."
"We are not giving up…"started Danny.
"Until we're friends," finished Jade.
"So don't think you have a choice." I added.
Alex didn't say anything, more like she won't. She just wore an unreadable mask.
"Why are you so sincere…you're lying…"I heard Alex mumble before leaving Ascension Square.

That's how our day ended, the others were coming up with plans to get Alex to be our friend, while I couldn't get the white haired girl out of my head. Why would she say we're lying, despite saying we are sincere, it doesn't make sense. Before I left Ascension Square, I quietly made a pledge, I would be Alex Olivine's greatest friend.

A/N : Thank god, I'm done with chapter 1, so sorry if it's long. So what do you guys think, constructive feedback please! This is my first fanfiction, so don't be afraid to give feedback, I want to improve!

~Notes~
1) Capturing scenes are coming soon, any advice on captures? Help would be nice!

2) I'm thinking on Alex having at least four pokemon with her from her old Breeder days, any suggestions for the others? Same with the other students (Jesse, Jade, Kenette...etc.)

3)The name of the chapter corresponding with the gemstone, turquoise. It is considered a pledge of friendship when given as a gift, referring the group's declaration and Jesse's pledge to be Alex's friends.

4) If you haven't seen it yet (Which means I have a lot of editing to do), Alex is a empath, a person who can feel or tune in with a person, animal, or thing's emotion. If skilled enough, a empath can decide when to feel someone emotion. However, Alex isn't so she can confuse others emotions as her own or get really nauseated.