Return to Hoenn
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Chapter 1: Unexpected Visitor
The time is set a year after platinum arc. During that time, Ruby went to Sinnoh to compete in the Pokemon Super Contests. Though Sapphire was against it, she didn't want to hinder Ruby's dreams. The red-eyed, fashion-obsessed boy wanted to challenge himself. The contests in Sinnoh were a whole different league with competitions not only for visual but also dancing and acting. It was a brand new adventure and Ruby was eager to see it unfold. They parted ways with heavy hearts but Ruby promised to return after a year. Sapphire hoped and waited for that certain day.
And that day came.
The ship from Sinnoh wasn't going to arrive till 8:00am but Sapphire was already up at 5:00am. She stuffed her bag and secured her pokeballs on her belt. Then she bounded down the stairs and almost collided with Prof. Birch, if not for her quick reflexes.
"Hey now, where are you going in such a hurry?" asked the girl's father who was still recovering from the shock. He was used to seeing his daughter get up early but her heightened energy was rare. He took a deep breath to calm himself before glancing at the clock hanging on the wall. "...And this early?"
"Ruby's comin' back!" Sapphire shouted with absolute joy and thrill. "I wanna be the first ta greet him when he does."
"But the ferry's not gonna arrive til-" Prof. Birch was cut off when the front door slammed loudly. He scratched his head and sighed. "… young love"
Sapphire called for Pilo, her Tropius. The trees in the forest rustled. Then a green dinosaur with long leafy wings and yellow berries growing out of the sides of it head flew out from the thick vegetation and landed beside the blue-eyed girl.
Sapphire greeted it and hopped on its back. "Onward to Slateport, Pilo!" She stretched out her hand and pointed to the direction of the city where the ferry will arrive. The pokemon let out an agreeing cry and flew towards the direction the girl gestured to.
The skies were still covered in a deep blue hue of the night but a saffron glow began to radiate in the east. The sun hasn't risen out of the mountains but the rays slightly seeped out giving the surroundings some light as well as warmth. The fresh forest air was invigorating and smelled of morning dew. That was the perfect combination of scents that the wild girl loved most. But her mind was not on the atmosphere of the passing scenery below her. Her thoughts were elsewhere.
Sapphire wondered as she sat on her pokemon's back. How's he doing? ...Did he miss me? Did he win all his contests? ...Did he ever think about me? The sudden realization of her thoughts made her blush bright pink. No, No! That prissy would have been too preoccupied with his contests. Plus, he still acts like he doesn't remember anything from that time we left Mirage Island. She was saddened by that. She bit her lip and lowered her head like she was about to cry.
But then she let out a loud outburst, "then I'll MAKE him remember, once in for all!"
Fires of determination burned in her eyes and her fists were clutched tightly as if they would strangle someone at any moment. That someone could be Ruby. By the time they arrived at Slateport, the sun finally came out and signaled that it was going to be a beautiful sunny day. Sapphire got off Pilo and returned him to his pokeball. She gazed at him with gratitude and tucked the ball onto her belt. Then she faced the vast ocean of water with absolutely no sign of incoming ships.
Her blazing resolve remained unwavering even in the middle of a quiet port. There were just some sailors preparing the docking bay and a few of them were lazing about. Pelippers and Wingulls hovered about in search of food and places to roost while the smell of the salty ocean breeze was making the air cold.
30 minutes passed. Sapphire double checked her outfit so Ruby wouldn't make fun of her. They were the same clothes he made for her. Except maybe a few adjustments due to her growing age. Her blue bandana was neatly tied, and her shoes and outfit were clean. Everything was in place. Then it hit her. The heck I'm fussin' about? I'm startin' ta act like Ruby.
Sapphire shook her head, trying to erase the event that just occurred. She bared her fangs and gave a low growl. Her burning aura ignited into bigger flames which could almost be felt by the sailors. They felt sorry for the person that the scary girl was waiting for.
Another 30 minutes passed. It was 7:30am. The girl stood her ground with her legs a little apart and arms crossed. Her gaze not moving from the blue horizon. A still silence. Then finally a white spot appeared in the distance. The sailors announced the ship from Sinnoh was coming in.
The wild girl's anger suddenly died down and replaced with happiness to be able to see Ruby again. More and more people started arriving at the port to greet their loved ones and expected guests. Suddenly, a familiar voice in the crowd alerted Sapphire's keen ears.
It was Ruby's mom. She smiled sweetly at the young brunette. "Hello Sapphire, are you here to welcome Ruby too?"
"Yeah! It's been a year since we last saw each other." She grinned back with a fang peeking out from the side of her mouth.
The young teen scanned the area, bobbing her head around the growing crowd. "Is Mr. Norman here too?"
"No, he isn't. As much as he wanted to see Ruby again, he has responsibilities as a Gym Leader." She sighed in disappointment but then returned to her sweet and gentle face.
"Why not go ahead me and welcome him. I'll wait here." She gestured at the ship slowly docking at the pier.
"OK. Then see ya later ma'am!" Sapphire waved as she disappeared into the crowd.
She positioned herself at the front of the crowd patiently awaiting her prey err—friend. People started descending from the ship. Sapphire's eyes quickly caught a glimpse of a white hat with a green headband. Her heart almost leaped out in excitement.
"Ruby! RUBY! OVER HERE!" She shouted as she waved frantically to catch Ruby's attention.
Just then a pair of red eyes met her gaze. Ruby was wearing a black long-sleeved jacket with orange patterns and jet-black pants. He smiled and waved casually as he approached her, dragging his bag behind him. He was pulling a black stroller bag with a red outline of a pokeball on it.
Hmm…? I'm sure Ruby had more luggage with him. Sapphire thought.
"I'm back. Long time no see, Sapph." The red-eyed boy stood, calm and composed as if the journey in Sinnoh made him more mature.
He was just a few feet away from her. A velvet rope was between them designed to keep the crowd at that side. Sapphire was no longer able to contain herself. She spread her arms to hug him "Ruby I—"
Before she could say anything another voice called out to Ruby –-an unfamiliar female voice.
"Over her Lady Platina." He turned and gestured a young girl around their age wearing a white hat with a pink pokeball outline on top of her silky dark hair. She had very delicate features like a princess even the people around awed at her lady-like presence.
She looked really girly with a pink skirt, a black top, a red scarf and white boots to match her white hat. She came closer. A sailor followed behind her pushing a cart full of baggage. Sapphire recognized Ruby's and probably guessed the rest belonged to the girl Ruby referred to as Platina.
"Ruby, I said to just call me Platina, didn't I?" Platina glanced at his face as she stood beside him with a little less distance compared to the distance between Sapphire and Ruby.
Sapphire was at a loss for words. Who is this girl? Why did Ruby call her Lady? Why do they know each other? How come Ruby is so close to her? How come she is so close to him!? Calling him Ruby and all.. The friendliness between them made her extremely uneasy.
"I'm sorry. I was used to it." He smiled at her with that warm sweet smile Sapphire missed and longed to see for a long time—for a whole year.
The girl turned her gaze towards Sapphire. She bobbed her head slightly to the side and smiled calmly.
"You must be Sapphire. Ruby has told me so much about you." She held out her hand to shake hers. "My name is Platina Berlitz. It's so nice to finally make your acquaintance." Her whole being gave out a regal aura filled with lady-like innocence.
Sapphire snapped out of her daze and clasped her hand "Yeah… same here." Her voice trembled but it was left unnoticed by the two.
The wild girl's boundless energy from the early morning disappeared because of this... Unexpected Visitor.
End of Chapter 1.
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