~Nally

This story a BL fanfiction between Wally and Natural Harmonia Gropius (N). Wally is on a journey to Unova three years after the events of Pokémon R/S/E. A year ago he defeated the Pokémon League in Hoenn with Gardevior and the rest of his team. He on a plane (Mistralton Humilau) with Steven (Champion in Pokémon's R/S) who is attending the PWT in Driftveil City. Though seemingly eager to begin his journey in Unova Wally can't proceed on with his life because he fixates on Brendan (protagonist from Pokémon R/S/E). Though Wally feels lonely he must let go of Brendan in order to be able to live his own life and move on. N comes into the story in the next chapter as this chapter is generally an anecdote. This is my first fanfiction on , so I would like to know what you all think. Critcism is welcome, but not affront. I would prefer If commenters would refrain from using profanity or other offensive language in their comments. If you like this chapter I will try to post a new one every week by this time (Sunday). Enjoy~


"So here we are, Gardevoir," Wally speaks softly. "Along the border of a new frontier…"

He turns to Gardevoir, his eyes meeting his Pokémon's, and lets his thoughts slip away from the scene; into abstractedness- lost in the promise of an approaching future. In his mind he traverses his experience as a trainer:

Catching Gardevoir… "I would be lonely myself, so I wanted to take a Pokémon along…"

"Pokémon hide in tall grass like this, don't they? Please watch me and see If I can Catch one properly… Whoa!"

"You throw a Ball now, right? ...I'll do my best! ..."

"I did it … It's my Pokémon… Thank you!"

Deciding to become a Pokémon trainer… "Aww, Uncle please? I want to challenge this Gym and see how much better I've become. Please? May I please?"

"I'm not pushing it. If I combine forces with Ralts we can beat anyone!"

"Oh! Hi! I've gotten stronger since we met. I want you and my Uncle to understand that. Please, will you have a battle with me? …Thank you."

"Being a trainer is tough, isn't it? It's not enough just to have Pokémon and make them battle. That isn't what being a trainer is about."

Running away from home… "Vwar!"

"I know I'll worry them, Gardevoir. But this is what I must do. My heart is telling me to follow him- to become a trainer, and if I don't follow my heart now I know I never will… I'm ready."

"And then facing you Brendan," he murmurs wistfully to himself. His thought trail off- to Victory Road. Then he is there breathless, exhausted, yet determined. He watches Brendan walk off deeper into the enclosure of the cave. To its exit. To the Pokémon League. Then he is gone…

"Where did you- ? Why did you leave me?" he murmurs to himself again, "I still need you."

Suddenly the engine turbine of Mistralton Humilau begins to thunder, and Wally is driven out his pensiveness with unnerving noise.

"We're finally taking off guys!" Steven exclaimed. Upon hearing this Wally becomes awash with excitement. He then presses his face against the plane's window to catch a glimpse of the marvel about to occur. Although eager and surging with thrill he remembers Gardevoir in the seat to his left, then moves, a generous amount, so her view of the spectacle would not be obstructed by the back of his head.

Gardevoir and Wally both peer out the window as it accelerates along the landing strip. Wally watches the dashed marking of the strip blur into one perpetual line.

The nose of the plane lurches upward as Wally is hovering over the plane's interior window, and consequently he hits his head against the firm head rest of his seat. He turns over to Gardevoir, sees upon her a grimace, and imagines that the same thing happened to her.

The plane begins to ascend. Wally feels himself sink into his seat. Its slant steepens, and they ascend higher, higher into the Hoenn's great skies. The plane and Wally continue like this until, "Finally!" It levels off gradually into a steady cruise. With the event over the excitement shared between Gardevoir and Wally simmers down.

"Whoa, Gardevoir, we're really high up," Wally declares with unease as he looks out the window.

"Vwar," replies Gardevoir.

"I'm so excited though, and I feel very grateful I get to spend this moment with you… We're going to Unova!" Wally grins.

"We land in Humilau City in seven hours Wally," Steven informs.

"Uhh... So long," Wally groans.

"The champions from Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, and Unova are meeting in Driftveil City for the Pokémon World Tournament. So once we land I'll have to head out to Driftveil City while you'll be getting your wave badge in Humilau City. We will have to part ways…"

"So… will I really have to be alone on my journey?" Wally asks. He looks desperately to Steven, as to a patron.

"You'll always have Gardevoir. And… Well… Ah! Won't you be en route to Driftveil City anyway? To earn your eight badges?" Steven inquires in an attempt to assuage Wally's angst.

"Yea…"

"Then there is no problem. I will see you there eventually," He assures, "And as a champion of Hoenn you, yourself, are welcome to enter the Tournament as a champion."

"I think… I want… to enter the tournament as a trainer," he replies, thoughtfully.

"Ah, then that is well too… Oh, and I almost forgot. I will be in Castelia City for a while, because I have business there. If you hurry you might be able to catch me. Okay? There is no need to worry."

Wally nods compliantly, but he wasn't truly convinced. Yet he tries to suppress his unease in order to comfort Steven. Reluctantly he manages to grin. This somewhat dismisses the tension and drives Steven to bring up another topic.

"Wally, I'm proud of you and I'm honored to escort Hoenn's new champion to the next length of his journey."

"Thank you… Steven!" Wally gasps. I'm the one actually that is being honored in the company of such a talented trainer as yourself."

"Haha… Such high accolades, but I don't really deserve them. I've been battling for many years. That's how I obtained my status. I don't have innate talent, just experience. But you Wally, you're the adept one. In a year you conquered Victory Road and took on your rival. A month later you dominated the Pokémon League… Amazing!"

Wally's face turns florid from the compliments, and he replies gently, " Thank you… Steven!"

"You've certainly grown on your journey in Hoenn; grown stronger. I hardly notice the boy I met in Petalburg City. Although he was timid and shy, also afraid of traversing the world alone, he was determined. Your determination has grown since then. I sense it. But I also sense that you are still afraid of being alone… Am I right?"

"…Maybe," Wally mutters.

"Maybe you should find someone. Find someone to experience your journey with other than your Pokémon. A… lover?"

"Wha- What?!" Wally exclaims in his frail voice and his florid complexion develops into a deeper hue of red.

Steven grins. "I think it's time to find someone to journey with… Like a boyfriend or a lover."

"A boyfriend?! Wait. How do you know I am gay?!" he is shrieking now, but adjusts his tone as he notices the passengers on the plane eyeing him.

"Well I knew how close you were to Brendan considering how much you tried to emulate him and I noticed how flustered you got after our battle when I brought him up as the previous victor of the Pokémon League. I put two and two together and well… I guess you could call it… Intuition? That too comes from experience."

"Experience?" Wally inquires, incredulous."

"Uh… of the sort," he nervously replies, "However, how I know isn't of importance. I know Brendan left for the next part of his journey, and how this hurts you because he is your first love; however that doesn't mean that you have to fixate on him. I know you're going to Unova for him, but you should make this journey your own. You conquered Victory Road, You beat the Pokémon League, and You should give yourself credit. Also if you're lonely then you should find someone to spend your time with. Being with someone you love will make your journey more enjoyable. Don't you want a boyfriend, Wally? You are seventeen now Wally. You should give yourself the chance to."

"…I don't know," he responds, "… Steven."

"Yes?" he inquires.

"I'm going to sleep," Wally says sullenly, "Please wake me up when we get there."

"Okay," Steven replies, concerned.

"... Thank you."