(Yeah...another impulse idea of mine. This work is separate from my other work "Spring Break at the Berlitz's Estate". In this work, Blue is the male, Green is the female. Pokémon and its trademarked names and places do not belong to me. Hope you enjoy, and happy new year!)
A Calculation
"Are they finished yet?" Pearl was leaning impatiently beside the closed door. Not a word could be heard; the room was completely soundproofed.
"Black and White have been there for almost an hour," Red noted as he glanced at his Poketch.
"Do we really have to stand out here?"
"You can lean on my shoulder if you want, Crys…" Gold smirked at the female Johto trainer.
"OUCH! What the hell was that for?" Gold complained of his painful bottom.
"Stop harassing Crystal!" The culprit was Emerald.
"Don't blame him, Gold." Blue was always the mediator in tense situations. "We're all on edge, and we all know why…" He flashed the sealed cream-colored envelope that he had put in pocket. All the Pokedex holders had a sealed envelope. "Sabrina's written our fortunes in the document inside this envelope."
"And whose idea was it to get all our fortunes told?" Pearl asked, almost as if he knew the answer already.
"It's for the experience!" Platina was still chanting to herself. She was probably the only one whose spirits hadn't been totally dampened.
"Well, don't blame Platina…" Diamond was busy eating the picnic lunch he had prepared. "…who said we couldn't open the envelopes until everyone was done?"
Everyone glared at Yellow, who was fanning herself with the brim of her straw hat.
"I'm…I'm sorry," she said reluctantly. Red didn't like them harassing Yellow like that. Just because one of them was brave enough to do the fair thing, everyone had to pick on her. He wished he could tell them all off for treating the Viridian native like that. But the repercussions would be too much for him to handle.
It was at that awkward moment that the door opened, and out stepped Black, White, and the fortune teller.
"I believe I've seen everyone?" Sabrina said, in the form of a question. All fifteen Pokedex holders nodded their heads, many of them anxious to open up their envelopes after waiting for over 8 hours. It was well past 4pm.
"That'll be P98,700," Sabrina quoted her checkbook math.
Everyone looked at each other, silently, with dumbstruck faces.
"That's…a lot of money!" Only Yellow was bold enough to say.
Finally after some further silence, Pearl spoke. "Well, it was your idea…you pay!"
Platina was counting the cash in her wallet when White stopped her. "No, Platina, you've spent enough. After all, you're taking us around the Unova region on your personal yacht…what more can we ask from you?" White spoke formally, as she would to her senior (though in fact, White was older than Platina). "Business is doing well at BW Agency, and Black has paid off all his debt. I'll pay." Before anyone could protest, the Unova trainer handed a thick stack of cash to Sabrina, in a nonchalant manner that surprised even Platina.
The gym leader turned part-time fortune teller/pokémon coordinator counted the cash, and pocketed it with a smile. "Thanks so much. It's late…and I have to be in Unova by 6pm for a pokémon photoshoot. See you." And with that, she teleported away.
For a moment, it was silent, as was necessary in such suspenseful, long-awaited moments as this one. All fifteen Pokedex owners gathered in a circle, each holding the envelopes containing their respective fortunes.
Red, the most senior of the group, said the word. "Well? Are we ready?"
And with that, the ripping of paper was heard fifteen times over. It was quiet for another few minutes as they all read their fortunes.
(THE FORTUNES; in no particular order)
(1)Platina
"Soon, you will experience a remarkable change in your life that may seem unpleasant. There may be intense strife between those you are closest friends with, though you may not intend harm. You may find someone who you have great romantic interest with."
(2)Ruby
"You will meet someone who shares your visions, and you will sympathize with them. Be careful of misunderstandings, and note subtle hints from others. As you meet new people, you yourself will change. I see you wearing a new outfit. You are walking down a long walkway, and all eyes are on you."
(3)Red
"You will find a new focus in life, and perhaps social connections with those younger than you. Staying true to your morals and integrity is crucial during this time. Anger is more powerful than any pokémon attack."
(4)Black
"In the next week, you will be reunited with long-lost family, though possibly at the cost of extreme embarrassment. You will reach something that you have never reached for before. I see you floating above the clouds, and bathed under angel white."
(5)Sapphire
"In the next month, you may face a powerful opponent that will challenge you. It will take all your efforts to get through this struggle. Some people may laugh at you, despite your concerted efforts. I see you sitting in a chair in a state of great confusion. Alien figures begin to take shape, into objects of profound meaning. You are in tears."
(6)Pearl
"Death is on the horizon. It is important to assert your dominance, as your strength will be required in the coming days. Be careful about rushing into things. Doing so will prevent disaster from occurring. You may find yourself laughing in the face of death."
(7)White
"You may find new allies, including unlikely new helpers in your professional pursuits. You will meet your male counterpart and find great happiness as a result. You will find yourself replacing the role of another."
(8)Yellow
"There is too much interfering energy for me to make a reliable reading."
(9)Diamond
"You may find it necessary to rid yourself of excess things in your life; it will be evermore important to lighten up. I see you running down a long path, against a powerful wind. Close friends will continue to support you, and you will find new allies in your future journeys."
(10)Crystal
"I see you kicking many balls with extreme power and intent. I see you angry at something. You may find difficulties in your physical talents, but find that an increase in your mental and social capabilities compensate for it."
(11)Green
"You will be touched by a family reunion. You may uncover information which is best kept hidden, but you may find difficult to withhold. You may have to control those younger than you."
(12)Silver
"I see potential conflicts arising with those you know closely. There may be possible family conflict. I see you resting on some straw, soothed by a gentle ray of sunlight. You may find peace or a new intention in life."
(13)Blue
"You will find a new teacher, that will broaden your horizons. Old enemies may arise again, although not in their most palpable form. I see you having to let go of what you are pulling behind you, although with great reluctance."
(14)Gold
"You may be overtaken by a powerful, but non-fatal weapon in the coming days. I see you meeting a great beauty. I see many women at your feet, and they are all calling to you. I see you having to make a very important choice in the foreseeable future."
(15)Emerald
"You will gain a new role among the Pokedex holders. I see many people trying to remove your clothing. You may be the victim of jealous enemies. Your ability to pacify others will become evermore important in your journey."
(END FORTUNES)
"But as a reminder, you can share your fortunes with other people…if you want," Green noted as she placed her own fortune securely in her jeans pocket.
Platina was on the phone. "Yes, yes. Thank you very much, Sebastian." She hung up. "The yacht is ready. It is docked at Snowpoint Port, if we would care to head that way…?" The fifteen Dex holders slowly made their way out the door and into the frigid springtime snow of Snowpoint, yearning to be carried to warmer waters.
TO BE CONTINUED
(Well…what d'you think the fortunes mean? What d'you think will happen? What d'you want to happen? Let me know in the comments! Stay tuned for more.)